The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-15
.TH|RTY-F|VE MORE TRUE BILLS FOUND Grand Jury Submits Final
 Report LACK OF SANITATION At the Courthouse Is Called to Notice = Prohibition Cases
 Made the Docket Very
 Heavy

 have been returned. These, together with indictments returned in previous reports, make total for the term of 2S2 true bills out of 451 cases investigated. Among those against whom indictments were returned are the two young white men, William and Jesse Dispain, charged with having robbed the postoffice at Argo and afterwards assaulted William Micklewright. the young boy who was in possession of the funds; J. E. Fuqua, charged with killing of John Stewart at North Birmingham, and Robbie Burns, charged with having killed Policeman A. c. McGehee by running over him with an automobile.
 The following is the report of the grand jury made by Foreman W. J. Yielding: Report of the April. 1911, grand jury to
 the Honorable Samuel J. Weaver. Judge
 Criminal Court of Jefferson County, | Alabama:
 we. the grand jury, empaneled for the April. 1911, term for the criminal court of Jefferson county, Alabama, beg to submit the following report:
 "we have been In session 31 days;
 
 l 1888 witnesses, and have found 2S2 true bills, 15S no bills, and have continued for the consideration of the next grand | jury ten cases and transferred one case to the juvenile court.
 You will note that we have had quite a heavy docket this term, and in this connection we wish to say that during our investigation of these cases it has developed that the ever present demon, whisky, is in a large measure respon- sible for the crimes committed by both races, notwithstanding the fact that law exists in this county and state pro- hibiting the sale of the same. we wish to state, also. that great number of cases are brought before the grard jury that should be handled in some other way. These are trivial matters that amount to absolutely nothing, take up great deal of the grand jurys time unnecessarily, and necessitates a very heavy expense that should not exist. We would suggest that more attention be given this matter In the future, eliminat- ing this expense and at the same time preventing the arrest and confinement in prison of innocent parties Public Buildings-The following coun- ty institutions were visited and inspect ed by us; Jail, Hillman hospital and the almshouse.
 Buildings Inspected "Jail--A thorough inspection of the jail found the same to be in very good con- dition, indeed. It has recently been paint ed throughout, including cells, inside walls, etc., and is in neat and san- tary condition. Quite number of cleo tric fans have been installed throughout the building, and large barrels are kept filled with ice water for the accommoda- ton of the prisoners. We are very much pleased with the conditions found to exist there.
 'TIillman Hospital--On our visit to the Hilman hospital we were received by the superintendent and conducted through the building. We found this to be a modern institution, we'll systematzed and in good condition, every patient being given sufficient medical aid and accom- modation We might add in this con nection that some of our citizens are laboring under misapprehension as to the
 
 tients by white nurses. These nurses take temperatures, give medicine, etc., and the harder and more objectionable work Is done by negro orderlies. "Almshouse-At the almshouse we in- spected all buildings, grounds, etc, and found them in good condition. County Officers-We examined the books of the county officials and found them all neatly and properly kept. We also examined the bonds of the judge of probate sheriff and county treasurer, and found the same to be in order and of sufficient amount. The sheriff's feed book to be correctly kept.
 Courthouse Basement
 Recommends tions-We wish to call at tention to the insanitary condition of the public toilet located fin the basement of the courthouse. The toilets are all old style plumbing, in bad repair, and pro- duce a very objectionable odor, which at | times is noticeable throughout the build | ing We would recommend that an au- 1 tomatic flushing system be installed, which would be decidedly more sanitary and pleasant
 we also wish to call attention to the fact that quite lot of drinking is done l In these toilet rooms, which. in our opin- ion, should be stopped. It Is a common occurrence to see men drinking there, and empty whisky bottles can at all times be found. We would recommend that the custodian of the building be vested with police authority and instruct ed to watch this closely and to arrest any person caught drinking on the prems | tendency to break it up.
 ''Expression of Thanks-In conclusion we desire to express our thanks to his honor. Judge s. L. Weaver, for his able charge. We also wish to express our sincere thanks to MT. Hugh A. Locke, our | efficient and able solicitor, and to Mir. 1 John w. Lambert. the official stenog- ra pher for their untiring energy court | esies and invaluable assistance to us. We also desire to thank our bailiff. MT. Wal ter Smith. for his courteous attention at all times. WILLIAM J. YIELDING. 1 ''Foreman of the April, 1911, Terms of
 Grand Jury"
 Indictments Returned | The following were among the true bills reported Wednesday,.
 | Murder-J. E. Fuqua, for the killing of John Stewart.
 Robbery-Jesse Dispain and Will Dis pain, Frank Reid.
 Manslaughter, First Degree-Bobbie 1 Burns, for killing Policeman Andrew c. McGehee by running over him with an l automobile.