The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1922-10-13
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Friday. October 18th, 1922
The Circuit Court

The following cases have been trieC
since our last issue:
E. C. Schneider VS.. Fred W. Cissel-
action for debt; tried by court; verdict
for Cissel. Duckett for Schneider,
Ryon for Cissen.
State VS.. Ignatius iggs-Indicted
for assault with intent to kill; tried by
jury, and found guilty Ryon for State;
Sasscer for prisoner. Prisoner paroled
by Court
State vs. Thomas Carroll, Jr.-In-
dictnent for non-support; tried by
Court. found guilty and sentenced to
pap 81 month. Ryon for Stase; Sass
Ger for Carroll
State vs.. J. Marshall Lyles Indict-
ment for rape; tried by jury and found
not guilty Ryon for State; Sasscer
and Hassall for Lyles.
State vs. Thomas Redman -Indict-
ment for disturbing religious meeting;
tried by jury and found guilty; fined IS
and costs. Ryon for State; no appear
ance for Redman.
State vs.. James fin-Indictment
for larceny; tried by Jury and found
guilty; paroled by Court. Ryon for
State; Sasscer for prisoner. =
Chew & Zantzinger vs.. Thos. D. But
ler-Action for debt; tried by jury; YER
dict for Chew for $40. Peach for Chew;
c. M. Roberts for Butler
State vs.. Addie Benton Warrant
for keeping disorderly house; tried by
jury and found not guilty. Ryon for
State; Bowie for Benton
State VS.. Prescott Banks Criminal
appeal; tried by Court and found not
guilty. Ryon for State; John Mudd
for defendant.
State VS.. Frederick Meads Indict-
ment for e-breaking; plead guilty
and sentenced to 2 years in the House
of Correction.
The Grand Jury adjourned last Sat-
urday, after making the following re-
port:
GRAND JURY REPORT.
To the Honorable,
the Judges of the Circuit Court
for Prince Georges county. Md:
Your Honors The Grand Jury con-
vened at II O'Clock a. M, October 2,
1922, and after receiving your charge
immediately proceeded 10 do their duty
and now beg to submit the following
report:
We have investigated 81 cases, ex-
amined 49 witnesses and returned 20
indictments.
Reports of nine constables were re-
ceived by US, and as only a limited
number appeared before US, We recon-
mend that the County Commissioners
impress upon the constables of Prince
Georges county, thai it is their duty to
appear before the Grand Jury at each
session and report conditions in theil
respective distri, is.
The Grand Jury visited the jail in a
body and report conditions as follows:
We found nine male prisoners confined
therein, eight white and one colored.
We found the jill in sanitary condi-
ton, with the exception of The water
supply which was inadequate; we
found boards off the fence aud recon-
mend that they be replaced immediate,
ly.
We found the Court House in SAM.
tary condition and wish at this time t.
commend the County Commissioners
for he improved lavstories they have
had Installed in the basement.
We attach hereto the report of the
Committee appointed to visit the Aims
We beg to state that we have taken
especial notice of that part of the
charge of this Court. relating to gam
bling and booslegging in the county.
The sheriff and constables have APP,
peared before this Jury, and stated that
conditions were dep orable and have
acknowledged they were unable to cope
with them
We called the sheriff before us and
requested him to appoint Sta'e police
as deputy sheriffS, as has been success
fully done in other counties IN this
State and after twenty-four hours con-
sideration. he positively refused 10 do
Sc, at this time.
We further recommend TO the sheriff
that he accept the co-opera ton OF the
Washington Police Department i'll
breaking up lawlessness in this county.
In conclusion We desire to thank he
Court for the kindness extended US and
especially to thanks the States at
torney for the valuable assistance and
advice most cour ecu -ly and willingl.
given Us, which is concurred in by all
the members of the Grand Jury.
We also wish to thank the sheriff and
deputy aid the clerkIof the Court, for
their courteous attention ana co-opera-
ton and the other officers and attend
ants n Court.
IIavi, g finished all business before
u, we you'd respectfully request to be
discharged. Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD Z. PERKINS,
Foreman. Oh