when the questions have been of a public character, so far as time would permit, they have been carefully considered and answered. Schedule "H" contains an elaborate abstact of the reports of the various prosecuting attorneys, for the year ending June 30, 1898, showing the total number of prosecutions for each particular offense, etc. Schedule "I" contains a recapitulation of the business of the prosecuting attorneys of the various counties of the State, giving the name and address of each prosecuting attorney, together with the number of prosecutions and the result thereof, brought by him. This table has been carefully prepared, and will doubtless be very convenient for reference. It is needless to say that there is a vast amount of work to be done in this department-it is possibly to neglect it. For four years I have done my best to do this work-with what success, the records of the State reveal. Respectfully submitted, FRED A. MAYNARD, SCHEDULE A. This schedule contains a statement of all criminal cases brought to the Supreme Court on exception, writ of error, certiorari and habeas corpus, whether disposed of or pending, in which the Attorney General has appeared, or which are of general interest to those entrusted with the administration of the criminal laws of the State. PEOPLE v. WILLIAM DUNN. (Supreme Court. September 14, 1897.) Error to circuit court, Saginaw county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of larceny, and brings error. Supreme court affirmed the conviction. PEOPLE v. HARRY J. PARKER. (Supreme Court. September 23, 1897.) Exceptions from circuit court of Muskegon county. This is a case wherein defendant Parker was convicted of forgery, and appeals. Lower court reversed. PEOPLE v. WILLIAM THIELMAN. (Supreme Court. November 17, 1897.) Exceptions from circuit court, Ottawa county. Defendant Thielman was convicted of violating the liquor law, and excepts. Lower court affirmed. PEOPLE v. EUGENE MAGUIRE. (Supreme Court. November 17, 1897.) Appeal from Circuit Court, Calhoun County. This is a case wherein defendant Maguire was adjudged insane. He was committed to the Asylum for Dangerous and Criminal Insane, on petition of the prosecuting attorney, and appeals. Supreme court dismissed appeal. PEOPLE v. SIMEON TICE. (Supreme Court. December 7, 1897.) Error to circuit court, Cass county. The above is a case wherein defendant brings error to circuit court, Cass county, for conviction of arson. Lower court affirmed. PEOPLE v. ABEL JAPINGA. (Supreme Court. December 7, 1897.) Error to circuit court, Ottawa county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of permitting a minor to be in his saloon, and brings error. Lower court is affirmed. PEOPLE v. BAKER. (Supreme Court. December 7, 1897.) Error to circuit court, Ionia county. Lower This is a case wherein Jerry J. Baker, defendant, was convicted of violating an ordinance licensing peddlers, and he brings error. court affirmed. PEOPLE v. CHESTER W. COMSTOCK. (Supreme Court. December 15, 1897.) Error to circuit court, Mason county. This is a case wherein defendant Comstock was convicted of violating the State banking law, and brings error. Verdict set aside and new trial ordered, at which defendant was acquitted. PEOPLE v. JACOB L. SUMMERS ET AL. (Supreme Court. January 18, 1898.) Exceptions from circuit court, Macomb county. This is a case wherein defendant Summers was convicted of obtaining property under false pretenses, and brings exceptions. Lower court is affirmed. Respondents H. C. Nelson and Jacob L. Summers were informed against jointly. They demanded a separate trial, which was granted, and the verdict of the jury was rendered against Summers. PEOPLE v. MARTIN OCHOTSKI. (Supreme Court. January 25, 1898.) Exceptions from circuit court, Wayne county. This is a case wherein defendant Ochotski was convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, less than murder, and excepts. Lower court is affirmed. PEOPLE v. NELMAN F. WING. (Supreme Court. February 16, 1898.) Certiorari to circuit court, Jackson county. This is a case wherein defendant Wing was convicted of bastardy, and brings certiorari. Remanded. PEOPLE v. BERNOR. (Supreme Court. February 16, 1898.) Error to circuit court, Wayne county. This is a case wherein the defendant Eli Bernor was convicted of unlawfully and carnally knowing and abusing a female under the age of 16 years, and brings error. Lower court is affirmed. PEOPLE v. JOHN SCHOTTEY. (Supreme Court. February 16, 1898.) Exceptions from superior court of Grand Rapids. This is a case wherein defendant Schottey was convicted of keeping his saloon open on Sunday, and excepts. Lower court is affirmed. PEOPLE v. FRED HUGHES. (Supreme Court. March 1, 1898.) Exceptions from circuit court, Hillsdale county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of assault and battery, and excepts. Lower court affirmed. PEOPLE v. ALICE TURNER. (Supreme Court. March 22, 1898.) Error to circuit court, Ingham county. This is a case wherein the defendant was convicted of bigamy, and brings error. Lower court affirmed. PEOPLE v. GEORGE CRAIG. (Supreme Court. March 22, 1898.) Error to circuit court, Houghton county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of having carnal knowledge of a female child, and brings error. Lower court reversed and new trial ordered. PEOPLE v. REMUS M. ABBOTT. (Supreme Court. March 15, 1898.) Error to circuit court, Hillsdale county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of manslaughter as an accessory before the fact, and brings error. Lower court reversed, and new trial ordered. PEOPLE v. 'MYRON P. FOGLESONG. (Supreme Court. April 5, 1898.) Error to circuit court, Hillsdale county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of murder, and brings Lower court reversed, and new trial ordered. error. PEOPLE v. ISMA MARTIN. (Supreme Court. March 29, 1898.) Exceptions from superior court of Grand Rapids. Defendant was convicted of larceny, and brings exceptions. Lower court affirmed, and case remanded for further proceedings. PEOPLE v. EARL SCHOONMAKER. (Supreme Court. May 24, 1898.) Exceptions from circuit court, Emmet county. Defendant was convicted of the crime of rape, and appeals. Lower court reversed, and new trial ordered. PEOPLE v. JOHN BACON. (Supreme Court. May 24, 1898.) Exceptions from circuit court, Van Buren county. This is a case wherein defendant was convicted of keeping a place where intoxicating liquors were sold contrary to the local option law, and excepts. Lower court sustained. |