The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-17

or discrepancies in the Office Of the
clerk and il is a fact as shown by the
1 records of the office that this matter
was called 10 the attention of the state
authorities by the clerk, Mr. McMil-
Ian, himself, and that an examination
was made by the auditor at the re-
quest of Mr.. Mcmillan, and that be
gave every assistance toward unrav-
cling the matter and that as soon as
the shortage was determined that Mr..
Mcmillan promptly made the same
good We further say with pleasure
that our investigation cOnvinces us
that Mr. Mcmillan was in no sense re-
sponsible personally for the shortage
and that same had been OccasiOned
by the acts of another without the
knowledge of Mr. Mcmillan.
Other Officials.
The ASSESSOR Z The books of this
office are neatly and apparently cor
rectly kept.
The County Judge: In this office
we find that everything is in excellent
shape, that the present incumbent has
lnaugurated a system by which the
business Of the Office is conducted in
up-to-date manner and every detail of
recori is Systematically preserved in
every department.
Tax Collector: This Office is a
model Of neatness and system and
his books are apparently correct. We
went over his books, saw what money
had come into his possession, and find
that he has paid same over to the
proper parties and that he has receipts
and vouchers for everything.
We examined the books of the JUS
tees Of the peace in district No. 2, 3
and 8. and report as follows:
In No 2, judging from past reports,
there is an improvement in the Office
In No. 3 we find that the justice Of
the peace has kept as good records
as could be expected, he having no
regular docket for that purpose. We
suggest that the county commission
ers furnish him a docket in proper
form without delay.
In No. the county commissioners
have recently furnished a docket, and
the justice is keeping same in proper
form and we have no complaint to
make about this office.
City Marshal.
While it was not strictly within our
line Of duty, we, by request of the
city marshal, visited mis- Office and in
vestigated his books showing the do
ings Of that Office including a report
Of all persons sent to the criminal
court for trial We found compli-
Gated set of books but when they
were explained to us found every de.
tail Of the Office complete; in fact un-
der the system those in Charge can
readily turn to their books and give
you any information desired We
found the books complicated but those
In charge know the system and have
everything and every detail there
properly Of record.
While at the city building we took
occasion TO examine the city prison
prisoners and the arrangements Tor
their comfort We found them com
fortably cared for, and in good sani-
tary condition We happened to be
there at meal time and the food that
was furnished them was wholesome
and well prepared.
County Jail.
County Jail: The county jail was
in good condition; no complaints from
the inmates, the food was plentiful
and wholesome. The steel cage seem
cd to be over-croWded with prisoners.
Roads and Bridges; The only exami-
nation that we made with reference
to the roads and bridges was BY in
quiry from members of our body. and
from such inquiries we find that the
roads and bridges generally are in I'M
satisfactory condition. We call spe-
cial attention to the condition Of what
Is known as 'Brents Road" or extern
sion Of PalafOx Street from Jackson
street north for distance of about
four miles. This thOroughfare needs
repair badly and Immediately, and we
ask that the proper authorities give
the matter their attention
Docket for Grand Juries.
We suggest that the county COM
missiOners provide a docket book and
a minute book for the use of future
grand juries and that same be made
up from a form to be furnished by the
state attorney.
We desire 10 thank the Court. the
State Attorney and all court officials
including our efficient bailif, for cour-
tesies shown, and having now con-
cluded our labOrs and our final report
We ask to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted.
(Signed) JOSEPH n. ANDREWS.
Foreman.
(signed) CYDE E. WILSON. Clerk.