The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-17

rupt and vicious practice The en- tire office and procedure is prostitut- ed and the sacred institution of jus tice becomes a revolting graf. We cannot too severely condemn these offices. The system of justice of the peace as now being operated under the law of the State of Arkansas is a disgrace to the entire state and they should be by all means abolished We earnestly plead with the citizens of this county to use their every en- deavor to have this office abolished by the next legislature.
 The sheriff has made his annual re- port to this body, showing the rev enue and expense of his office for the past year which is attached here to.
 County Judge.
 We have examined the county judges records and office and find that he has been very careless in the examination of the fees bills as sub. mitted to him from the justice of the peace and constable offices. He has in a number of cases allowed fees to these officers in excess to the amount rghtfully due them.
 Circuit Clerk.
 We have examined the books of the circuit clerk and find the books neat. ly and properly kept. We find, how ever, as the resul. of the fire, the records and books at the court house are in bad shape and something should be done without delay to pre- serve these books and records from further damage. We have investigate ed charges submitted us, claiming that there were overcharges made by the circuit clerk and after making careful examination we do not And a single instance where he has charged any amount exceeding that which is allowed by law and we mention this in justification of our worthy circuit clerk.
 Poor Farm.
 We examined the poor farm and found that the inmates nineteen in number, were being well cared for and their quarters were in neat and sanitary condition. The fences and buildings, however, are badly in need of repair and the machinery is left out in the weather. We recommend that the county judge make the nee essary repairs to the fences and buildings and properly house the ma chinery
 County Jail.
 We examined the county jail and found it clean and in good sanitary condition. It was as comfortable as it could be under present conditions
 From the report of the commission CT of accounts we learn that there are a number of former offices of The county who have failed to make prop CT settlements. and have the follow ing amounts charged up against them: Sid Houpt. sheriff, due. .... $490.S2 J. P Randolph, coroner, due. 53.S5 Jessie Boutwell,, human officer,
 (deadl. due .............. 100 H. A. Wilmington. due. ...... 233.75 Chas Tramwell constable An
 tioch township, due. ....... 1710| Jno. L. Smith, constable Ho.
 Springs township. due.... 6.29 ]. w. Haley, constable Hot
 Springs township (dead,
 due .............3........" SO.04 Iat
 Springs township, due. ..... 15.52 A. B. Carpenter, constable Hot
 Springs township. due. ... 43.46 Lee Foster, special officer,
 Lincoln township, due. .... 9.70I s. p. Tallant, special officer,
 Lincoln township. due.... 9.70l lobe Weston, special officer,
 Lincoln township, due.>. 1.94 J. E. Dickson constable, Noun
 tain Valley township due... 1850 w. H. Richardson, constable,
 Phillips township, due.,.. 4.S5 Jessie Howard, special officer,
 due ............. 100 We, upon investigation, find that the HldJoIlty ol thesS pdiO H"'o a good and sufficient bond and as these accounts are of long standing we recommend that this honorable court instruct the proper officer file suit against their bondsmen and close these accounts up.
 Having discharged all matters and finished our labors, we have adjourn ed sine die. and respectfully request that we be dismissed.
 GEORGE A. CALLAHAN,
 Foreman.
 The grand jury was composed of George A. Callahan, M. c. Torbler. T. A. Cockburn, W. S. SorrelS Glib son Mills, w. H. Moore. George R.