Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-04-19
CIRCUIT COURT

jury ls instructed As to It's Duty and
Various oHenses and the Penalties
Arc xplained--Vast Scope Of Ter
ritory Covered in charee--Many
Witnesses Summoned to Appear
The regular April term Of circuit
court convened Tuesday morning with
Judge J. N. Woods presiding. IN the
absence Of sheriff f. H. Tabler, Dep.
aty sheriff $. Al Sprinkle IL in
charge. The grand jury was empan.
eled as follows George r. Evans,
foreman; r McDehaven, a. T RUS.
sler John n. Rentch. William Files,
John II Riner, George d Aikens, Jo-
sept Hin @ G Everscle, y. Cold Mil
Ter G. D Burns, David Timmons. H.
II Stewart, and NJ T. ABORT
Judge Woods delivered a very force
fuI and sensible charge to the jury
He first odd why they had been call
ed together and what their duty is;
that II was expected Of them that they
would make careful inquiry into all
violations Of the law reported TO
them, and IN all of their deliberations
would keep constantly before them
the idea that they we're to be diligent
and faithful in the performance Of
their duty
The two great organized forces are
the church and the law Both have
their places IN the upbuilding OF hu.
mainly and both are recognized by
all men who desire TO see us have
better conditions The grand jury is
to govern the citizens Of Berkeley
county, and the duty that now inyolv-
cd upon II is one OF great Importance.
n Is good thing for us to make FREE
quent inquiries and see how we stand
ascertain II we are living right and
obeying the law or II we are negligent,
and do not give heed to the things
we should.
lie then discussed such crimes as
murder rape, arson and burglary, and
explained each fully and the penal.
ties prescribed by law covering each
case He referred to the Illegal sale
OF whiskey by druggists, saying that
no druggist should sell whiskey I'M
less ii was done upon the prescrip-
ton of reputable physician, and it
was the duty OF the grand jury to
ascertain the standing Of the physi-
clan giving the prescription in case
such a complaint was lodged with
them for investigation.
Taking M the question of the la
boring man and how he should receive
his pay he said that corporations must
pay their employees in good money;
that the day had passed wheis AN
order could be given on a company
store and the employe be compelled
to purchase his goods at exorbltant
prices, but he must be paid in money
so he could make his purchases
whore he pleased
He discussed the orenses against
the revenue laws and urged the jury
to make careful inquiry to all cases
reported. In conclusion he impressed
upon them the necessity of being hon
est and fair in making all Inquiries;
that no favors should be shown any
man because of any business or other
connection but in all of their work
they should remember that they are
the servants Of the people trying to
upheld the dignity of the law and
aiding in its enforcement for the pro
lection of society,
The jury retired about IL o'clock,
and began its work. Quite a number
have been summoned to appear, and
the indications are that the work win
not be completed before Thursday.
MORE.
The Petit Jury.
Tomorrow morning the petit jury
will report and the trials win begin
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