New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1908-01-11

MAX Levy,
j. Z. pauterlve,
Stephen Viator.
These are the gentelmon Sc
leetci in the District Court this
morning to serve as the Grand
Jury for the next six months. The
jury was drawn, charged and dis
charged till the first Monday in
March, Judge Simon stating that
the docket was so small that there
was no necessity for action of a
session at this time.
I'm his charge, Judge Simon said:
"Gcntlemen of the Jury-You
now constitute the Grand Jury
for the Parish of iberia for a per-
iod of six months. Your duties
and laborS are not ardous but are
serious. Upon your shoulders
fa!ls the responsibility Of bring
ing to the bar OF justice all viola
tors of the law for prosecution.
strict sense of duty on your part
will leave no transgressor go IN
whipped of investigation and pre-
sentiment before this Court.
Considering the manner in
which you are now selected, the
people of this Parish have the
4 ~, -
hands, for the reason tlat
none but honorable, intelli
gent and upright citizens are
selected by the Jury Commsslon-
crs for Grand Jury service. Men
possessed Of that character and
standing are bound to make a
strong body, absolutely fearless
and law abiding, honest in the III
vestigation of all matters with i'm
partiality and fairness,
'"There is nothing special to
charge you upon, due to the heal
thy condition of the criminal dock
ct and observance Of the laws by
Ihte people. which is source OF
mutual congratulation.
! "The oath you have just taken
binds you to keep secret all pro
Iceedings had before you. This is
for the protection Of yourselves
the Court and those appearing be
fore you or otherwise.
II further charge you that the
finding OF Il bill Of indictment is
not an evidence Of guilt, as The
law presumes every one innocen'
until proven guilty at u regular
trial of the charge against him
Nor are you concerned with th'
costs that must be incurred in pros
ecution. Every infraesion Of tn
{ law, no matter Of what magnitude
, requires your serious attention
{ and investigation, regardless of tn
{ standing Of the party charged
, with its violation.
> "You shall investigate al
{ crimes brought you by affidaiv
and information. Should any 0
you know Of any violation OF tn
law it is your sworn duty to d
. vulge it to your body for prope
investigation, otherwise you reno
{ er yourselves liable 10 erimin;
r prosecution.
q "You have the right to examin
! into the condition and affairs {
Q your Parish and see how eonduc
n ed and managed by its officer
! This also applies to your publ
+ schools, buildings and roads.
! ''The law makes Il my duty
q call to your att ntion, special law
Il and charge 20. thereon. Each
l. them requires yJur earnest a
d tention and impartial investig
y tion or preference and are e
f titled to be same weight and a
" tentiop az crimes Of greater ma
Il nitude. They are as follows;
= "The crap law and playing di
i for money or representative
money. This law applies to L
r. proprietor of the place or esta
= lishment where played.
Selling liquor without licen'
Concealed weapons. This Il
applies to every person carryil
sd a weapon concealed on or abo
his person even to the Sheriff a
his deputies, constahles and to,
marshal, when not in the acti
discharge of their duties.
lE "The Sunday law.
sSlot machines. This law ;
plies to those that play such II
chimes, to minors and to propl
tors allowing and keeping $
I. machines in their premises
err places Of business for the pupo
OF intended.
id, Selling, giving and leasing
tile ard bowie knives 70 mint
on Selling or giving tobacco, ci
D.. rcttes and cigarette papers
lrd minors.
md Cruelty to animals r
ed came ard net laws.
at Selling or giving liquors
lie. miners OF to others for them.
on. Src's Information and adj
Of is yeu may neea regarding the
ock sprent laws and at'ier, the Dist
Ime Attorney being your legal
nd. visor. will gladly assist YOU th
us in. lie will be with you, but
md lcarnot be present during ,
~ deliberations and findings. !
aid foreman shall swear all witne
Iconing beofre you and atten,
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