The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-11-24

The Jail waS found by the commit
tee OF inspection to be kept in first
class condition as TO sanitation and
order. The brick wall on the rear
needs repairing; also the one on the
front at the larger gate 1t is also
suggested that the supervisor have
placed on the western side Of the
county barn near the jail, such gut
tetlng and piping as will prevent the
water from the roof Of said barn
from Flooding the property adjacent.
We have examined the books Of re-
cord OF the magistrates Of Nos. |, 2,
,3, >, 6, 8, 9, 10, and II, and find that
here IS a growing proficiency among
them for which they are to be hearth
~ commended. cases being properly
d"rkctcd and findings plainly md-
Gated with ;rra>urcr's receipts cover
H." fines imposed in every ease cx-
ccpt one or tw" which are in course
OF adjudication and collection. From
IA more intimate knowledge of the
conduct of affairs of MAGISTRATE
l'lcase, Of Nos. | and 8. we feel that
we would be derclict in our duty
should we fail to call attention TO the
efficient and intrepid course pursued
by him throughout his whole official
career in the preservation Of peace
and the conservation of justice; and
we bespcak for him, on his retirement
from office, that confidence which is
the need Of duty faithfully perform
ed.
We would further recommend that
all eases growing out of the main
tenance OF nuisances be reported to
the magistrate Of the township in
which they are declared to be located.
and that said officer proceed at once
TO investigate said charges, and, if
proven to exist, to take steps to abatc
same III the manner provided BY the
statute.
The grand jury desire to express
fhclr appreciation of the lucid and
highly pertinent remarks embodied in
his general charge to that body by the
Judge presiding, and wish in this pub
nc manner to assure him of their
highest consideration of his services.
Doth as man of mtiring zeal and a
Julst OF untlimching pcrspicacity;
and, following with profit the line of
thought suggested by him, recon-
mend to our representatives that they
take steps at the Forthcoming session
of the legislature to render inopera-
tive all statutes that exempt the indi-
vldual from public service as Jury
man IN the courts of the land, leaving
the matter subject to the discrction-
ary powers of the judge presiding.
We would also recommend to that
same body serious thought along the
llne OF conservation Of principles in
volvlng the well being of the social ;
fabric, for we arc forced to believe
that the rapid increase of crime is
contingent upon Il growing disregard
or the courts, even when founded up-
on the most intelligent intcrprcta-
ton OF statutory provisions. The sub |
Stltution Of pccuniary consideration |
for the more effective species of pun
iShmcnt for criminal offences tends To |
the liberation and infliction upon the
means of the law-abiding a class OF |
beings whose existence is a menace to |
society. Chain gangs. ,jails, penitcn.
tiarirS, and the 0allowSarc institutions
growing, it is true, out of cruel nee
essty, and yet they arc undoubtedly
such as make for the preservation of |
Innocence. The ease of few dollars
and the consequent peonage Of tho
ignorant cultivatcs a desire to get |
even with society and determination
to enjoy something beyond the bare
necessities Of existence, which exhi-
bits itself in theft, arson, and even in :,
murder. For this condition of affairs
wc, the majority, are solely RESPONSE
BILE; and we need but to lift our eyes !;
to see, blazing in the armament, our
mnation--short-s sight cdncss, en-
w, greed. We again ask our repres-
entat'ves to rise superior to the situa- !:
ton and stand upon a plane of equal
ltv with the occasion and contend for I!
laws beneficial along this line in this
matter, and far-rcaching in results.
w" join with His Honor in an ex-
preston OF our appreciation Of the !,
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