Arizona republican., 1901-11-07
THE GRAND JURY
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sary number of witnesses were dep- recated in the report. There were many other minor matters in which the better public service of the justices of he peace in the opinion of the grand jury could be promoted It was recoin- rnended that vault or secure place for the preservation of the books and pa pers of the justices of the peace be es- tablished. and in the case of the jus tices of this precinct, it was recom- mended that q permanent office be established by the building of an ad- dition to the court house.
 The city police were censured for the making of unnecessary arrests and an infringement upon the rights of citi- zens.
 The office of the district attorney re- ceived the commendation of the grand jury.
 The report found the affairs of the board of supervisors and the general management of county affairs in very pleasing condition. Notwithstanding the operation of the water storage commission act and the law establish ing commissioner of immigration for this county, under both of which about s5,0G0 has been expended, the expendi- lures of the county were found to be lower than those of the preceding year. Especial mention was made of the careful and systematic work of the clerk of the board. The books and ac- counts of the county treasurer were found in good order.
 Reference was made to the fact that this county had been made a sort of dumping ground for the indigent sick of considerable part of the country. and figures showing the cost of their maintenance to be S4,5O0 a month were presented. There was naturally no recommendation for an adequate rem edy.
 The recorders office during the past year had shown q wonderful growth ot business. which had been we'll kept up. The same observation was made regarding the office of the probate i judge.
 The assessors office was well kep., hut its duties had grown to such an extent that the jury recommended the employment of more assistance. The management of the office of the clerk of the district court was commended. Concerning the county hospital, the report stated that it was in good con- dition. but the suggestion was made that the contractor be required to fur i nish weekly reports to the board of supervisors.
 On this point the report recommend ed that the grounds Of the old pest | house be sold and that a house for the reception or persons suffering from contagious diseases be located on the ; county poor farm.
 The sheriff's office and the manage ment of the jail met with the approval
 of the jury Certain improvements in | the sheriff's office were recommended. and under this head it may be men, ! do f-r changes in the interior of the court house for the greater convenience of i the supervisors and the probate court officers. It was recommended that an iron fence be constructed about the court house plaza.
 The jury found it unnecessary to make suggestions for the improvement of the
 insane asylum.
 Concerning the offices of the terri
 torial auditor and the territorial treas urer the report stated that their hooks ' and papers had been gone over care fully. They were kept in an orderly and systematic manner and were found ; to be quite correct.
 The only suggestion offered regarding improvements of the affairs of the city | government otherwise than the one lating to the job printing contract was that check be established upon the collection of fines and licenses by the police officers to insure their proper conversion into the city. treasury. No fault could be discovered in the offices of the city recorder and the city asses sor and tax collector. The management of the city library received especial praise.
 The report further summed up the earlier work of the grand jury. showing that thirty criminal cases had been considered. Sixteen true bills had been found and fourteen cases had been ignored.
 The court thanked the jury for its long. patient and painstaking service and it was finally discharged.