Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-03-25
Circuit Court Continues.

IN NO D. Arlafbt Duutcy W. wv
page VS. Jas. I'll. CAROLS tried by
Court, judgement was given for
Carroll.
Friday.
Nathan Gary. colored, indicted for
intent to commit q rape Plea 81
guilty confessed and submitted to
the Court. Sentenced to the Mary
land Penitenhary for 20 years.
Joseph Butler, colored. Indicted
for murder. Trial by Court. Judg-
ment of not guilty Of murder on the
1st degree, guilty OF murder In the
second degree, and sentenced 10 the
Penitentiary for years.
George Jones. colored, indicted
for rape. Trial by Court. Judg
ment OF not guilty on lst, 2ud and
Bird counts; guilty on 4th count, and
sentenced TO the Penitertiary for
10 years.
On Friday the Grand Jury came
into Court and submitted the fol
lowing special report:
TO the Honorable Circuit Court for st.
Mary's County, March Term, 1909:
The Grand Jurors beg your Honora-
BILE Court to receive this Special Report
and have the same entered upon the
minutes Of the Court.
WHEREAS, The HONORABLE GEORGE o.
MKRRIuK, for more than twelve years
Judge OF this judicial Circuit will soon
reach the age for retirement under the
Constitution and lawgOf our State; and
this being the last term Of Court over
which he will preside In this county.
RESOLVED, That we desire to give ex-
preston In this public and formal man
ner to the very high esteem and respect
in which we hold Judge Merrick as an
able jurist, an upright Judge and dis
tinguished citizen OF our State.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, That we very
much regret tho severance Of the official
relations which have so long existed be-
tween Judge Merrick and the people 81
our county And In his retirement to
private life, he win carry with him our
admiration for his ability as Judge,
and orr respect and esteem for his faith
full discharge 81 bis official duties. And,
we trust that be may derive much COM
fort and happiness in his declining years
from realization OF a wellspent life
and a faithful discharge Of bis duties.
RESOLVED FuRTHER, That the news
papers Of this Judicial Circuit be re-
uneated to publish these resolutions.
j. MAReHALL DENT, Foreman.
Judge M8rrick responded briefly
and ieelingly. and every one Of the
large audience was touched by the
pathos of his remarks
Saturday
AT 1920, a, M, the Grand Jury
-eape lAt8 rs and san omitted their
report and were discharged, subject
TO call. The report Is as follows
10 the Honorable Judges Of the
Circuit Court.
We the Grand Jurors for ST.
Mary's County, State Of Maryland,
for the March Term Of the Circuit
Court. 1909. respectfully report,
that we have examined and inquir,
ed into al violations Of the law that
have come to our knowledge. and
havefound presenfmentsi in all cases,
whore we believed the the evidence
justified III The increase ii the
jurisdiction OF magistrates, has re-
lieved us OF the investigation OF
many cases Of minor Importance, at a
great saving Of expense othe Coun-
~.
Only one case OF violation OF the
Liquor laws has been brought TO
our attention. and we did not feel
justified IN finding presentmentin
that case While we have no doubt
that Observation-Disclosures they
are not near so general as they we're
q few years ago While there are
many bad places Ia our Public
Roads, we believe they are not so
bad as they usually are at this sea
son. We hope the County Commits
eioners will see that the bad places
are repaired as soon as possible,
and that the bridges be looked after
and kept in good and safe condition,
and that foot walks over the runs
and streams, be kept in order. for
the copveniences and safety Of those
who have 10 walk. and especially
for children going to school.
We have Investigated case OF
malicious poisoning of hogs, Of high
ly bred and registered stock. And
also the poisoning Of available dog,
belonging 10 the owner Of the hogs.
But we were unable to get any evid-
ence pointing TO the authors of this
dasthrdlV crime. We believe that
such cases should be reported to
the County Commissioner, who
should offer q reward for thediscov-
cry OF the guilty paroles. or engage
detectives 10 ferret Them out, that
they may be properly punished.
We have examined the list of lieen.
ses, and find nothing to report 10
connection therawith.
We have visited the jail. aud found
II 10 an unusually neat and clsanly
condition.
The recent repairs 20 the Court
House. appear 10 be substantial aud
thorough. and reflect credit upon
the contractor for the work.
We think IL would add greatly to
the comfort and convenience OF the
Grand Jurors, II some hooks could
be placed In their room, whore they
could hang their 0vercoats and hats. 4
instead Of having TO pile them on
the table. which they need for other
purposes. We thank The Court;
the States Attorney, and the other
Court officers. for courteous and
valuable assistance rendered us 10
the discharge of our duties, aud
respectfully ask 10 DO discharged.
]. MARSHALL DENT,