Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-03-27


We therefore again appeal to the
conscience and better feelings Of the
people 1t large 70 relieve the county
Of this pestiferous menace to morality
and decency
Several years ago committee
was appointed By the Court to audit
the books Of the Treasurer 10 the
County commissioners. but having
made nc report, we summoned the
members Of this committee before
us 10 know the reason why the re-
port had not been made. We now
herewith append their written re
port.
R0BERT C. CoMBs and JosEPH r.
MoRGAS, of committee appointed 10
Investigate whether there had been
any Misrepresentation Of money
arising from the first sale Of County
Bonds were summoned before US
and made q statement that they
in conjunction with DANIEL G.
HAMMErT, were appointed By the
| Court 10 make an investigation
Of the financial condition OF the
county. and that they proceeded
to make said investigation. In
making said investigation it be-
came necessary TO examine q
book in the Office of the County Com
missioners In which the Treasurer's
account was kept at the time OF the
sale Of the first bonds. The
Clerk Of the County Commission
ers, at the time OF the investiga-
ton, Derby Lynch, Esq, informed
the committee that the book was
not in the Office and could not be
found The committee made every
effortto find this book By consulting
former clerks, but were unable
TO find il. This fact the committee
| reported to the Court and informed
it that it was impossible for them 20
proceed with the investigation with
out this book. and the matter has
remained in this condition ever since.
10. T. MORGAN,
RoBr. G. COINS.
1t will be seen by the above re-
port that the rumor of misappropri-
alton by the Board or the Treasurer
still remains mystery. And in
order, IL possible to clear up the
cloud, and unearth the alleged
charge. and exonerate allthe parties
connected with the matter, or fasten
the guilt where it properly belongs
If any. we have requested the Court
to appoint q committee to thoroughly
investigate the books of said Treas
urer. with power TO summon such
witnesses as they may deem neces-
sary and make their report May lst.
Thanking your Honors. the States
Attorney and all the officers OF the
Court for their kindness and cour-
tesy. we most respectfully ask TO be
discharged.
Henry C. ADAMS, Foreman.
Saturday. Case, pending which
Court adjourned Friday, resumed
and at 8 p. m, jury retired. Yer
dict for plaintiff returned for $50 rs.
Combs & Son for plaintiff; L. A.
Wilmer and ]. +. Morgan for de-
PENDANT.
Monday. No. % Trials, A. L.
Bowling of Supervisors OF Election
VS.. VIM. N. Loker, was entered off
by agreement. plaintiff to pay costs.
This case grew out of the repleving
of the key of the Supervisors room
in the Spring Of 1901.
The case No. 3, Trials, in which
new trial was granted was taken up
and tried before jury as follows,
State VS.. b. b. Love. Charge,
Keeping gaming table. The jury
at 3 D. m, returned verdict OF mot
guilty and Court adjourned for the
day.
Tuesday. In case of State VS..
Wilson Brooks. colored, charged
with carrying concealed weapons a
verdict of guilty was rendered and
Court imposed fine Of s. and costs.
William f. Williams. colored, was
tried for larceny, idjudged guilty
by Court and sentenced TO 2 years
in the pententiary. Williams was
charged with stealing $50 in gold
and so silver certificate the prop
erty OF James " Foxwell.
Francis foyer, celored. tried by a
jury for assault with intent to kill
Robert Tyer. Verdict of guilty on
second count aud sentenced to 6
months in the House OF Correction.
Petit Jury was discharged sub
| iQct tn order of tho Cour&