Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1901-02-28
Grand Jury'S ReDOrt.

The late grand jury has presented the fol-
lowing report:
"'ro the Honorable Judges of the Circuit
Court for Frederick County: The grand jury
for the February term of the Circuit Court
for Frederick County, haYing concluded the
business brought before it, begs leave to
submit the following report:
"The jury entered upon its labors with the
purpose Of transacting its business as rapidly
as was consistent with careful investigation
of all cases brought to its attention. During
the time we were in session we investigated
20 cases. in which cases 272 witnesses were
examined We found 40 presentments and
dismissed 81 cases, quite number OF which
were of a very trivial character. During our
examination OF witnesses we became i'm
pressed with the large amount Of beer drink.
ing and drunkenness among boys under 81
years of age, yet no one seemed to know how
when or where they procured the intoxica-
ting liquors.
"ln compliance with the request of the
court in reference to the deficient heating OF
the Court House, we examined several wit.
nesses on the subject and we believe that The
trouble could be remedied by some light re-
pairs to the plumbing of the heating appara-
tus, with but small cost TO the county.
Also by request Of the court we inquired
about doors on public buildings, but did not
ascertain of any opening contrary to law.
1--WE find that there is a great deal of com.
plant in regard to a saloon situated very
close to the public school house at Olive, the
license being In the name Of one Nicholas
Jackson, colcred, also one at Days school
house, In New Market district, the license
being in the name of one Walter Stewart we
recommend to the honorable judges that the
licenses of the above places be::withheld.
1--WE visited the county Jail as required by
law and found the same in excellent condi.
ton Much credit is due Sheriff Troxell and
his assistan for the we'll and efficient man
ner in which they discharge their duties.
There were ten prisoners confined in the Jail
two of whom were white and eight colored.
We also visited Montevue Hospital and made
a careful inspection and investigation ofthat
institution. We found everywhere evidence
of careful management and thoughtful con.
sideraton for the wel.being Of its unfortun-
ate inmates. The total number OF inmates
was 297, as follows: White males 81 colored
males 40, white females 81, colored females
AZ, white children males /, females 2, colored
children males 8, females 5, male tranps 65,
females 2. The insane inmates number: white
males 35, females 40, colored males 80, females
S. Certain charges have been brought
against Montevue Hospital or the employees
thereof without sufficient evidence to convict
owing to the difficulty of obtaining other
witnesses.
During the session fthe grand jury there
was considerable complaint made ofthe man
agement of the Frederick County Agricul
tural Association and we therefore most
earnestly request and recommend that no
immoral side shows nor gambling deyices be
permitted on its ground in the future.
Having completed our labors we earnestly
request that we be discharged"
Judge Henderson thanked the jury and
dismissed it subject to the call of the court.