State v. Murphy

— There is no error assigned because of any discrepancies occurring at the trial on the indictment. Attack, however, is centered, first, on the court’s assumption of jiiris-diction, and second, on alleged errors said .to . , ... have been committed during the examination of . the appellant s soundness of mind, to determine whether or not the main cause should proceed.

On April 1, 1925, the grand jury of Allamakee County returned “the indictment” in question against D. J. Murphy, the appellant, whereupon he was arrested, and furnished bail for his appearance. Afterwards appellant, on April 8th,…