The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-01
md Jury Report.

To the h., gb'e J. 1. Gashin, Judge of
Fonren adic;al District # Miss:
We. the Grand Jnry of Lefloro County.
empaneled for the November. 1911, Term
OF the Circuit Court of said County and
state. beg leave to make this, our final
report:
We have been in session 6 davs
during which time we have summoned
90 Witnesses, from every section of
said copnty, and have examined 1I2 wit
neszcs, ana have returned 20 indict-
ms nf~.
AS xlibit "a" to this report shows,
ths. Il re County Convict Farm has
be- s,,,n,ined by committee, who
co;:,u -ns the present administration for
tn NccsI. nj condition in which affairs
sce ;ou I'D. The discipline Of the con-
,vi.ts therein incarcerated is splendid,
their tr, atment, clothing and food is
gcod I he only complaint registered
is as to bedding furnished, which is en-
tjrely insufficient. However. committee
was assured that orde, had been made
FOR ST f1icient bedding, which we hope
will soon be received for the proper
protect n of the convicts.
As Exhibit "a to this report shows,
the Lefiore County Poor Rouse was .x-
amin.d by committee, which institution
was fnui.d in spl-adid condition. Conn
snittee was loud in their praise for the
manner in which said poor house was
kept, fl ding the Inmates we'll cared fer
tion, and every possible convenience
provided for their comfort.
Examination was made of the Lefore
Connty Jai! by the Grand Jury in body
aud this Grand Jury wishes to go on
record as saying that the present j Ill is
en1iroly inade quate for the present con
di. iol4s. said jail should be enlarged
aud by ali means better ventilated.
Cunsi.scrabi e sickness has be. II reported
at the jail which is in most eases
caused hy poor ventilation OF the Jail.
Tie, cells are too crowded. ard it is the
sense of this l3rapd Jury tha5 they oiu
heartily with the past two Gland 5uries
in Recommending to he BID OF Sup'visors
that these renairs and Improvements, SO
badly 1t edeo, made as soon as possible.
We a so recommend that separate apart
ments be made for the sick prisoner;
also that tne entire resident part of the
jail be repaired ard proved so as to
make it comfortableor the j,ilor.
We have carefusj * an.ined all the
aseke.s Of ee,, the Peace in
the county, as w.lsas az other county
books brought to our attention, and fina
same correct aud in balance with
amounts turned over TO the County
Treasurer. We would suggest that the
justices of the Peace keep their dockets
| in better shape, however, recording
each case CD the date disposed Of and
netting ON the lower margin of the dis
| position of the case, W bet her fines were
paid TO himself, Sheriff, or defendant
S. Mt to Jail. And in this connection we
" lsh to commend the aithful work of
the Justices of the Peace and all the Of
! ficiais of their courts for their thorough
Investigations OF all felonies and the
vigorous prosecution Of m,sdemea nors,
which are generally responsible for the
more serious offenses.
1t is with keen pleasure that we note
the decrease Of capital cases In this
county, as shown by the Ranlber OF fell
onies bound over to await the action of
.,iS hD
pondit increase Of convictions CT UNI
lawful retail ing aud concealed weapons
| cases.
We wish to also go on record as ads
attorney flee is an Indispensable asset
to the working of this body. La this in
soance the Grand Jury was enabled 10
thoroughly Investigate all matters
brought be fore the body and TO
dischacge the duties as suggested
| to us hy the able charge given US by
| Your Homer, in a session OF y days The
work accomplished by us is especially
due to able assistance given US by the
present county attorney, Gordon Chile s.
pie. who has most faith ul!y discharged
his duties Ii was due to his splendid
preparation of all papers. his thorough
knowledge of all cases bound over to
await the action of this body, the busi
ness like method with which he brought
all matters to our attention, that we
were able to accomplish our work in sc
short time.
, We also wish to extend our thanks te
our able District Attorney, Hon. I. E
Mortimer, who has been OF great assist
apce to us throug hout our deliberations
> Working tremendously with the count,
!. attorney, and ably counseling US from
| time to time, he has been OF great assist
ance in dispatching our work.
We are also appreciattve of the eff :
lent work of the baihff, the Sheriff, an,
:. his able deputies. and the Cifcniu Clerl
and his deputies for the splendid man
ner in which they have served all proc
esses of this body.
= We ref,,r the case OF the State vs
John Walker, charged With shootin