Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1920-11-26
Report OF The Grand Jury.

10 the Honorable the JUDGES of the Circui,
Court for Montgomery county, Maryland:
The grand jury for the November Term
OF said Court beg leave to submit the fol :
lowing as their report:
We have had forty-four cases presented
to us; have examined one hundred and
Twelve witnesses, including county officials.
We have found forty-two indictments
and dismissed two cases.
In regard to the Chevy Chase election
case, we have carefully examined all wit
nesses brought before US. either with or
without our request, and have carefully
weighed their testimony, in conjunction
with the laws bearing upon the same, and
thereby made the most dilieent investiga-
ton possible within our power. as directed
by the Court.
Relative to these duties, especially the
last we desire to express our sincere ap-
probation Of our States Attorney, also
thanking him for his most able, efficient
and impartial assistance rendered in these
investigations.
Upon inspection of the Aims House and
its premises found things in good condi-
ton and the administration satisfactory.
The farm is in thorough state of cultiva-
ton, with So acres of growing wheat,
l,035 bushels of threshed wheat, 200 bar
rels of corn. is tons Of hay. 200 bushels
of potatoes. 2 ricks of wheat straw, A
horses, 2 colts, 8 cows. bull. IL 300-pound
hogs. sows. is shoats and so chickens
The water supply is now in sanitary
condition some needed repairs have been
contracted for. while the fuel supply is
very low.
The thirteen inmates are well cared for
in sanitary manner, six of whom are
white, three males and three females seven
colored. four males and three females.
We further recommend a proviso in the
new contract with the Superintendent for
the care of the tubercular patients placed
in the portable houses furnished by the
Social Service League; also practical
nurse be employed by the county officials.
at public expense. TO assist in the care of
the patients of said institution.
On inspection of the Jail. we found nine
prisoners-one white male; eight colored.
seven males and one female. all of whom
appear well cared for. The building is in
only fair condition. Some repairs are very
badly needed. especially a new outside
door to the Jail yard. platform leading
to the jail yard, also the top step leading
to the second floor, as well as the rail
around the head Of the stairway.
AS it has been brought to our attention
several of the even less artful prisoners have
rather recently made their way out of this
very insecure building, therefore we not
only suggest. but recommend that at least
two steel cells be installed in the present
jail for the safe keeping Of the more
treacherous and dangerous prisoners until
building conditions warrant mure mod
ern and up-to-date building in keeping
with our other county buildings.
We also found on our survey of the
Court House there is a little papering,
painting and possibly re-plastering needed
to put it in first-class and up-to-date order.
These repairs may appear minor to us, but
very significant to visitors. as does also
the unsightly condition Of the Court House
due to expectoration.
We also suggest that locker be placed
in the Sheriff's room for the care of the
articles held as evidence. as well as lock-
ers in the rear of the Clerks Office for the
benefit of the lady clerks.
Having finished all business brought
before us. we respectfully ask to be dis
charged.
WILLIE GRAFTON HOLLAND.
EOrapnon