The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-02
BINDER PLANT is
PROBED INTO BY
GRAND JURY
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men who have been trying to keep In
the background may be called upon
10 explain. The prison books show
money paid for certain articles when
as matter Of fact entirely different
articles were purchased.
Judge Parkinson's charge TO the
grand jury follows:
In his charge Judge Parkinson made
IL cIear that his purpose in calling the
grand jury was 10 have thorough
investigation OF Jackson prison
though he reserved the right To call
other matters 10 its attention. In
local circles IL Is thought that he
! might ask them to look into the so
called plumbers trust, but there does
not seem 10 be much basis for an in.
yestigation.
The judge explained the functions
or grand jury, and In accordance
with the mandates Of the statutes in.
structed them 10 investigate violations
OF the liquor laws and any land frauds
they may know OF in which Jackson
county may be interested.
Continuing, he said:
, Thep rimary purpose which led tc
your being convened was 10 insure q
careful and complete investigation OF
affairs al the state prison. SO far as
TO ascertain whether any parties Off.
cialiy connected with il or otherwise
doing business with the state In rela.
ton 10 the prison have been guilty OF
violation Of the statutes of this state
SO as TO warrant indictments at your
hands and their subsequent prosecu-
tions.
Malfeasance and misfeasance in
Office have apparently become a cry.
Ing evil. lie people have right 10
insist that all their affairs shall be
administered honestly, and that Off
Gals entrusted with such administra-
lions shall not abuse their trusts, vio-
late their oaths or disregard the laws
OF the state. IL matters not who the
Official person or party may be, or
what may be his station, power. or
influence. All should obey and observe
the laws OF the land. None should be
exempt from punishment in case OF
their violations.
The grand jury, In the progress OF
It's inquiry, should not pause because
OF any fear or favor. You have the
right to inquire and you will surely
lave the assistance OF the prosecuting
officers in making your inquiry thor.
ough and complete; and I'm case. In
the prosecution OF your work, you
should be embarrassed by any unlaw-
full embarrassment or impeachment,
you also have the right to the assist
ance OF this court, and II necessary
all It's powers VIII be exerted ia your
behalf
while il Is your duty TO prosecute
your work in the manner l have stat
ed, with thoroughness. completeness.
fcarlessness and impartiality, accusa-
tons by your body should not be
lightly made No notion should be en-
tertained by any OF you that because
grand jury has been summoned In
this county, In order TO justify its be-
ing somebody should be indicted That
does not follow The condition OF
things IL this community, in my judg
ment. justifies the court In the request
made in calling upon you 10 investi-
gate. The court does not call upon
you, nor does the law require you. to
reach particular results. Ii is not
Intended that grand jury shall be
prosecutory. II II shall be found
there IL q better condition OF things
than was apprehended In calling for
your service II will be gratifying. But
II in your judgment there Is ground
for Indictment aud prosecution. you
will have no hesitancy In so attesting
by your action