The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-12

In coures however situation quite different and
be wiseto amend the law relating to County courts
So larger counties included this law might BY
osy vote, establish such courts whenever they deemed
necesszfStST|
consideration subject have overlooked the
question expense Il convinced that deliberations Will
reveal the the necessary expenditures involved Will be
wise ecooy Furthermore the administration CT justice Will
temporary and uncertain but will be more
firmly established upon the strong and lasting foundations upon
which should this department OF government
80 >1.s= =LYNCHINGs AND LAWLESsNEsS.
Of ynchngs from time to time in State
dpored law and order Such deeds seem out OF
our civilization Thinking however realize the
jae at on account conditions existing in Isolated communities
lsni1e For certain crines-he always deplorabeare not
either geographical limits They will never
entirely cease theoretically speedy trials
Offer remedy srag under the horrors of the out
abiding communities hesitate to eN-
pose to further ndignty the shrinking victim
While all true form cannot be eStenuated
The State provided tribunals for the trial and punishment Of
against the law and in these tribunals even SUCH cr
Should be punished There danger that those
g unspeakabe just punishment in the
pe courts afford early trials the law permits TO
follow uphods the majesty of the law the other alter
paive very Foundations which rests
LYIehi will inevitably lead to cng tor another
Uhder attempt commit punishable by in
piisaent period longer than This IN my
should be changed and the penalty inflicted should be
life There be for law and this must
proper law and this fundamental principle should
be cherished and thus become migrated upon the
hearts and Of citizens 1t is of the utmost importance
10 individuals also the good welfare and pros
pe our that lawlessnes under all forms should be
ni1dao proper enforcement OF law and by the
building Of public sentiment in South Carolina
sss$,5 y5S 'S THE DIsPENsARY LAW
law in nearly all OF its salient points, which pc
eIfar Is South Carolina has attracted considerable attention
throughout United States and OF its features have been
adopted BY other States In spite of the opposition which was
snconeed incipiency it favored by large majority
Of South Carolina The enforcement OF this law
desoves primarily the Governor by OF constabuary
force which appoints In many counties little work is
ded upon part the consabuar local sentiment being
strong in the law, that when violated convictions
re-: Fly secured in the courts ....
few other sections however were for the work of
this Of this law would be open and frequent
tan they Frequent attempts eade the law and the constant
effort carry on the illegal sale Of wkey violation of the
provisions Of the Dispensa Law, devolve onerous re-
spoasib upon the Governor This is especially true when
nSiSthe desire of those whom the enforcement OF
thssla IS inrusted to that is properly enforced
wout undle friction Realizing Executive must that the
any statute law must bring denoralzng results
foR people aStae and being this especially charged
the enforcement of this law, have sought to
sasie responsibilities which feel mine That this
eodnos always Be done friction sincerely regret, but
say during the past year there has been compare
tye4Ss 4 very little friction.
While realize the fact that there niactons OF the law,
y during the past year its enforcement has been
satisfactory every respect and believe that continued
eoSf4wiH further improved conditions The Dspensay
Law many regulating the sale and of
hdsor restricting sales within the
pfgoas commencing itself the people and
more year Taking the State whole evident that this
sste solution of the question when properly
reguaed and enforced
our you passed Act providing for the
pointnent of Constable and glad say tie officer
appointed under rendered Invaluable services The
Chief Constable assumed charge of his duties March
and he following summary show of affairs since that
date November @ 1905 The figures given period OF.
nhte months the period for the
eedag year:
Total increase in cost Of constabulary .S771o "a
Total increase in value of seizures 1856 88
Total increase in value of fines collected. 1859
Iof dispensary sales for twelve months s115 II
have thought it BEST in giving brief summary refer
sales dspenarv because these increased sales