The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-13

jury 6 statement in writing, under oath. giving the names of parsons eommttsed for misdsmeancrs. and dates, they were carried before the proper officer and ln- , formed of his right to do hard labor for the county, rather than remain In jail; aud under the late amendment he must I be informed that if Ne ,iab0rs he will be paid the proceeds of his labor by the county, if on the trial he is acquitted. For the future thts provision of the
 law must be strictly compiled with. Integrity of ozleials. "It Is also enjoined on you by the statute to ascertain q quote from the
 statute. Section No. STD if any Judge of
 Probate. Tax Collector. Tax Assessor, Sheriff. Clerk of the Circuit Court. or County Treasurer, members of the Court of County Commissioners br RoArd of Revenue, or any other State or county officials has taken any contract of the county, or is employed In any way under such contract or interested in any way for the hire of county conyicta, or eell- ing any goods or supplies to the county. or become in any wise partieularly inter ested in such contracts; Every law kind of contract is embodied In this statute, except the sale or purchasipg of drugs or medicines for the use of prisoners or paupers. The good reason for the statute is too plain. for one should not be buyer and seller, employer and employed at the same time. ftts
 You will also see If there have been any extortions in ofiice by any officer all. thorized to receive fees for services rem dered by him in his; official capacity.
 Has any person done any act calcu- lated to effect the fair selection or organizing of juries ot jurors? Has any sheriff or other offieer having a discre- tfon in summonlng jurors, sumnoped,s or connived at the sumnoning of any per son with intent to produce a result favorable to one party having a case in ihe court in which such person is sum- moned7
 You will see that the rudes of hunnani- ty prescribed by the laws are strictly ob- served as to convicts and prisoners, and it is my duty to especially charge you that you see that the law Is observed by all with whom the prisoner comes in con tact. <.
 ''Ths question of county finances is very important matter, and you should carefully examine the county's fnaneial condition, and the conduct of all. those who are charged with It's management.
 Inspection of Officials.
 Make an inspection of the ofElce and the conduct of the office of all public officials Also carefully examine and
  nciency of the bonds of all county of- hcials.
 "A transcript of the docket of justices of the peace in all criminal matters. and feed bills by the sheriff; are also objects of your careful scrutiny. Has the sheriff made Illegal charges for the feed for prisoners. or the justices of the peace or other inferior courts extorted illegal fees or uniawfully compromised cases, or ft,g AA kxawAm oR If so. take such action as you see it by report or indictment t
 "The county property Is subject to your examination and critical observation-all public buildings. roads and bridges Con sider yourselves as having the power and charged with the sworn duty of seeing whether the county property is duly cared for. !.
 'T am sure none of you lacks the man hood to discharge the duties imposed by law, without fear or favor. and regard less of the person to be punished for the law, and that you will act according to the dictates of yonr own con science. free and unbiased by the sugges- ton or command of Gonae other man, and that you will keep the VOW of secrecy As- sumed by your oaths. If not you should have asked to be excused.
 The coHeureenre of at least twelve of your number fs necessary to And an iri- dictment. and whsn found must be in- dorsed Q true blr and Elgued hy the fore man. If for any raaSon your nulnnsr should Dc reduced below thirteen in the Investigation Of any matter. ySu must re- port tine fact at once to the court. that the deficiency may be suppiien
 "If. at any time. you need further as- sistance or direction from the court. fl will be gladly given.
 You will retire and enter upon a dis charge of your dutiea'' s f