The grand jury of each county in the state is hereby empowered and authorized to investigate all felonies and misdemeanors committed in their respective jurisdictions; and upon the filing of an indictment in the district court, which charges an offense over which such court has no jurisdiction, the judge of such court shall as soon as convenient, make an order transferring the same to such inferior court as may have jurisdiction to try the offense therein charged, stating in such order the cause transferred, and to what court transferred.
R.L.1910, § 5551.