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OCONEE CHAI? AND THE State Inspector Makes Report 5 Score for Botl The Courier has rocelvod from the State Board of Charities and Cor rections the following report on the Oconee chain gang and jail: Oconeo County Chain Gang. (Waller Kelley, Foreman.) Visited July ll, 1918, by Assistant Secretary Broyles. Convicts present j '16, three of them being trusties; all negroes. Camped about threo miles 1 from Seneca. The average dally pop ulation on this gang for the past two and a half years has beou approxi mately 12. We found this camp just locatlag at a new site, which was fairly well chosen, and well cleaned off. The men woro washing ticks and blankets lu a nearby stream, under tho direc tion of tho foreman. Since our last inspection the commissioners have provided new bedding for tho con victs, and have gotten slip covers for tho cotton pads, as previously recom mended. The pads have been in use over six months, but they are clean and apparently new, duo to the use of these slip covers, with which the foreman ls very much pleased. The uso of theso slip covers has increased tho score of the gang this year. The absence of white men from tho gang has further raised the score, there being now no question of separation of the races, either at work or In tho camp. Tba foreman stated to us that the authorities have decided to work no more whites on tho chain gang, but to send them to tho peni tentiary or allow them to serve their sentences In jail. This is a wise de cision. The mule fly is badly torn, and we recommend that the Supervisor pur chase a new one. The Supervisor Score of Ocoiu 1. The Camp and Its Equipment-i 1. Guards' quarters . 2. Convicts' quarters. 3. Kitchen. .i. Store-room. 5. Stock adequately sheltered .... ?2. The Convicts 1. Medical attention . 2. Records of convicts. 3. Convicts' food and feeding .... 4. Classification as required by law 5. Ten per cent off for good Condi a. Miscellaneous. Total score under Section 1 . . . . I. Camp Conditions--(Sec. 2). 1 Camp grounds. 2. Guards' quarters. 3. Convicts' quarters. 4. Kitchen and equipment. 5. Store-room. 6. Stock. ?2. Sanitation 1. Water supply-source unsusplci 2. Disposal of sewerage. 3. Disposal of manure. 4. Disposal of kitchen refuse .... 3. The Convicts 1. Personal hygiene . 2. Discipline. 3. Records. Total score under Section 2. . Complete ?core on this chain gang. . Oconee County Jail. (Boone Moss, Jailer.) Visited July ll, 1918, by Assistant Secretary Broyles. Inmates present, 1 white male, 1 white female, 4 ne gro males; total, 6. Tho average daily population in this jail for the past two and a half years has been approximately 4.5. ] Since last Inspection the commis sioners have had tho walls of tho jail whitewashed and tho steel work painted, and the kitchen windows and doors havo boon screened. These are j commendable improvements, and re sult In raising tho total score of this institution on this inspection. The Sheriff's records of his prisoners aro very satisfactory, only a fow reasons for discharge from jail hoing missing. The jailer's attention to tho personal hygiene of tho prisoners is good. In spite Of the fact that Oconee still uses the obsolete and unbusiness-l?ke dieting fee system In tho county Jail, tho Sheriff givos tho prisoners threo meals daily, two meals being tho usual rulo in South Carolina jails whore the dieting foo still obtains. The Supervisor and County Com missioners can improve their score still moro by having tho windows in Score of 0< 1. Permanent Feature?-- f. 1. Location. 2. Separation of prisonors' quartet resldonco. 3. Prisoners' quarters t, Pire hazard . 2. Ventilation. 3. Facilities for classification 4. Sanitary facilities. a GANG : COUNTY JAIL Chowing Higher Percentage in i Institutions. should keon in his office a careful record of the convict population, showing the name, age, race, date of commitment, length of sentence, date of discharge, and reason for tho discharge; and, finally, more medi cal attention to tho gang should bo provided for by paying the county physician a salary for-and requir ing him to make-a physical exami nation of each new convict within 24 hours of his commitment to the gang; to vaccinate against smallpox when indicated, and to mako weekly inspections of tho convicts' food, quarters, and especially the sanitary arrangements of the camp. We recommend that the foreman have tho blankets washed regularly every month, washing the ticks on tho pads,at the same time; that wa ter and oil be put into the sewerago buckets every night when they aro put into the cages; that tho fecal matter thrown into the pit dally be covered immediately with about three Inches of dirt, and that this pit be burned out weekly with straw and oil; that tho manure from tho mule pen be raked up and piled daily and hauled away from camp weekly and scattered over a field; that kitchen slops be covered at all times; that every new convict be given clean blankets upon which to sleep; and finally, that the foreman securo a good book, and koep a complete rec ord of the convicts, showing in the book all the Information asked for in tho recommendation made above to the Supervisor, and in addition show ing a description o? the man, with notes on characteristic scars, etc., which would help to locate or Identify him should he escape. ?o ('bain Gang. Scores. Possible. Actual. (Sec. 1.) . 25 21 . 105 86 . 50 50 . 15 15 . 5 2 jct 65 30 70 60 50 25 33 50 60 50 5 500 372 . 10 9 . 10 10 . 80 63 ..... 15 15 . 10 10 . 5 5 ous. 30? 25 .f, 50 37 ., 30 2 . 10 6 75 71 150 114 25 3 500 370 .lOOO 712 the prisoners' quarters screened; by providing canvas slip cove"? for the cotton pads nsod on tho cots, as they havo done for the Oconee chain gang camp; and by providing for more modical service by paying the county physician a salary for-and requiring him to make-a physical examination of each new prisoner within 12 hours .of his commitment, to vaccinate against smallpox when indicated, and to make rogular weekly Inspections of the prisoners' food and quarters all of tins in addition to serving on call as at present. j We recommend that the jailer have the jail scoured out and tho stool J work mopped off weekly Instead of monthly; that tho toilets and bath j tub be kept cleaner; that every new prisoner bo made to bathe thoroughly upon admittance to jail; and, dually, 1 that caro bo taken to keep the races and sexes separated as much as pos ' sible, in tho day time as well as at night. When wo visited the jail tho white man was mingling with the negroes, and tho door into the room occuplod by tho white woman was unlocked. This door should bo kept locked, 4n order that there may be no contnet between tho malo and female prisoners in any way. once Jail. Scores Possible. Actual. . . 15 15 's from jailor's . 10 10 46 30 70 49 100 45 100 66 5. Cell facilities and type Total scoro under Section 1 . . . 2. Methods and Results 1. Jailor's general duties. 2. Records of prisonors . 3. Prisoners' quarters-conditions ?1. Classification of prisouors .... 5. Personal hygiene of prisoners. . G. Prisoners' food and feeding . . . 7. Discipline and occupation of pris Total score under Section 2 . . . . ll. County Commissioners' Depart ino i 1. Jailer's oquipment and repair. . 2. Modlcal service for prisoners. . 3. Financial management . Total score under Section 3 . . . Complete score on this jail. Medicinal Virtues Retained and Im proved-Unpleasant and Danger ous Qualities Removed-New Va riety Called "Calotabs." Tho latest triumph of medical sci ence is a purified calomel, known as "Calotabs." The old-style calomel, as all doctors know, was tho best and most generally useful of all medi cines. The new variety, known as Calotabs, ls purified and refined from all objectionable qualities, and ls most delightful tn effect. Ono Calotab on the tongue at bed time, a swallow of water-that's all. No taste, no griping, no nausea, no danger. Next morning you awake feeling fine, with a clean liver, a puri fied system and a hearty appetite for breakfast. Kat what you please. There is no restriction of habit or diet. Calotabs aie sold only In orig inal, sealed packages; price, thirty five cents. Your druggist recom mends Calotabs, and will refund your money if you are not delighted with them.-Adv. The Leo Reunion. Long Creek, Aug. 1.-Special: The pleasantly anticipated annual reunion of the descendants of John Lee, Sr., occurred at the home of W. N. Moore, last Sunday, July 28th. The venera ble head of this interesting family is now in about his SGth year. Ile has at last been persuaded to leave the old homestead and make his home near his children, so that their loving attention may add comfort to his de clining year. Indeed, "Uncle John" Lee and his wife and life-time help mate, "Aunt Polly," are loved' and revered by old and young throughout this whole community. There -was an exceptionally largo attendance at this reunion, friends and relatives of the family from great distances being present; and lt was quite pathetic to see the joy ous meetings of those long-parted rel atives. We enjoyed beautiful talks by M. D. Lee, of Long Creok; J. R. Burgess, of Farmington, Ga., and oth ers. The bounteous spread of sub stantials was fully up to the usual high standard of these occasions, and so the hours till parting time glided away in pleasant social chat, singing, hand-shaking, and loving thoughts. Ono of the features of the day was the prayerful allusions to those ab sent li: tho service of their country. A delightfully inspiring letter breath ing patriotism and love, was read from Nesbit Lee, who ls now serving with the flag. This annual gathering with its soul and heart-swelling feelings, surely does us good. May they long bt ono of our yearly pleasures. Clrovv's Tasteless chill Tonic destroys the malarial demis which are transmitted to the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. pr?co soc. Famous Fat Boy Dead. Mount Airy, Ga., July 31.- The famous fat boy of Haborsham coun ty, .loo Cody, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cody, died at ll p. m. last night at the home of his parents. Ho was nine years old and weigher". 316 pounds. His weight nt birth was 12 pounds. OIRLS ! DEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER How to Ma|<o a Creamy County Lo* Hon for a Few ('outs. The juico of two frosh lemons strained into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard whlto makes a whole quarter pint of tho most re markable lomon skin beautifier at about tho cost ono must pay for a small jar of the ordinary cold creams. Caro should be taken to strain tho lomon juico through a fino cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, thou this lo tion will koop frosh for months. Every woman knows that lomon juico ls used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallow ness and tan and ls tho Ideal skin softener, whitener and beautifier. Just try lt! Got threo ounces of orchard whlto at any drug store and two lemons from tho grocor and make up a quartor pint of this sweet ly fragrant lomon lotion and massage lt dally into the face, nock, arms and banda.-Adv. 60 36 . 400 . 50 . 30 . 70 . 80 . 80 . 65 .oners. 2 5 . 100 it . 110 . 80 _. 10 . 200 .1000 085 Albert S. Johnstone Secrotary. SENECA NEWS BRIEFS. (Farm and Factory, 1st.) Sam Dooly may have found it easy to break through and steal from box j cars in other towns along tho South I ern, but he took one chanco too I many when he undertook to roplen ! lsh his stock in the jurisdiction of Seneca's vigilant police chief. Dooly ! was caught "in tho act" Friday ! morning Just after bo had finished ' examining the contents of a box of ' drugs which ho had forcibly oponed I on a freight train. The sentence for car breaking is heavy and after tho town has finished its caso for vag-., rancy against Dooly bo will bo turned over to tito railroad authorities for j prosecution for the more serious i count. Dooly had war registration j cards and papers In his pocket which indicated that he hails from Georgia. Doctors Offer Services. The Oconeo County Medical Society at a recent meeting held in Sonoca adopted resolutions that every mem ber of the society within the age limit offer his services to tho coun ? try. Tho entire membership signed the resolution, as follows: Dr. W.A. ?Strickland, Dr. C. M. Walker, Dr. J. H. Johns, Westminster; Dr. ?. 'A. Hines, Dr. J. S. Strlbling, Dr. E. "C. Doyle, Seneca; Dr. J. W. Wickliffe, West Union; Dr. J. W. Bell, Dr. J. J. Thode, Walhalla; Dr. W. C. Mays, Fair Play. The members not In tho age limit will immediately apply for membership In the volunteer medi cal service corps. Returns to Seneca. It will be pleasant news to not only the people of Seneca, but also to those of the community, to learn that Mrs. J. T. Holloman has return ed to Seneca and has resumed her former position in the millinery and ready-to-wear store of Mrs. J. C. Holleman. Mrs. Holleman has two sons, Whit and Julian, in training at Camp Jackson and a camp In Texas. Recently her husband, J. T. Holle man, volunteered for Y.M.C.A. work and ls now overseas. 'Mrs. Holloman ls In the home of Dr. E. C. Doyle. Met Unusual Death. A death in a nunusual manner was reported by railroad men in the city last night. While passing oror his train from tho caboose to the engine, Flagman Poole was hit by a bolt of lightning and instantly killed. Though the train was moving at a rapid rate of speed the body did not fall from the top of tho car and was taken from the running board a few minutes later. The bolt hit as Mr. Poole's train was leaving Alto, Ga., Tuesday afternoon. Ho was known in Seneca. i Lightning Did Damage. Lightning which came in over tho wires did considerable damage at tho local tolephone exchange Sunday af ternoon. The switchboard carno near being destroyed by fire and but for the presence of mind and prompt work of the operator, Mrs. S. P. Ab bott, the building might have been destroyed, sho was In tho building at tho time and succeeded In extin guishing tho fiamos. \Kicked by Horse. Wash Powell received dangerous j wounds Monday whoo he was kicked by a horse which he was preparing j to drive. Tho animal's hoof hit Mr. Powell in the face, making an ugly gash. He was brought to Seneca and given mod leal attention and ls get- j ting along as well as could bo ox-*i peeled. Wagon Wrecked by Auto. T. A. Austin, a dealer in sewing j machines, had the wagon which ho was driving wrecked and himself moro or loss Injured when his rig j was hit by an automobile bolng i driven by ono of 0. Khoury's boys. Mr. Austin was driving near his homo when the car crashed into tho front part of tho vehicle, breaking tho wheol of tho wagon and throw- j lng Mr. Austin to tho radiator of tho automobile. Mr. Austin was not se- J riously Injured and is ablo to be out again. Buy War Savings Stamps. / Tho summer leisure season offers , a good opportunity for digging wells, repairing fences and outbuildings. Buy War Savings Stamps. 251 34 29 56 70 70 59 25 343 78 13 9 1 A WALHALLA REPORT Fully Corroborated and Easily In vestigated. Do you noed a good kidney medi cino. 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Jones, ol Palmer, Okla., writes: "From the time I en tered into womanhood ... 1 looked with dread from one month to the next. I suffered with my back and bearing-down pain, until life to me was a misery. 1 would think 1 could not endure the pain any longer, and I gradually got worse. . . Nothing seemed to help me until, one day, . . . 1 decided to TAKE The Woman's Tonic "I took four bottles/' Mrs. Joner goes on to say, "and was not only greatly relieved, but can truthfully say that 1 have not a pain. . . " It bas now been two y cn ra since 1 tookCardui, and I am still in good health. . . 1 would ad vise any woman or girl to use Cardul who ls a sufferer from any female trouble." If you suffer pain caused from womanly trouble, or if you feel the need of a good strengthening tonic to build Up y ou r run-down system, take the advice of Mrs. Jones. Try Car dul. It helped her. We believe it will help you. Ml Druggists J. 68 .J? .J. .?o .J, ?J? ,J. ?j? .r. .j. .j. ^. CANDIDATES' 4. .J. ANNOUNCEMENTS. .J. ?J. .J. ?J. .?? .J. .f. ,?. .J. .?. .j. .j. .j. ,j. FOE SHERIFF: I hereby announce myself a candi dato for Shorlff of Oconoe County, Bubjoct to tho action of the voters In tho Democratic primary elections. W. F. ORR. I horoby announco mysolf a candi dato for Sheriff of Oconeo County, subject to the choico of the voters In tho Democratic primary olectlons. LUTHER A. MARTIN. I horoby announco mysolf a candi dato for Shorlff of Oconee County, subject to the action of tho voters In tho Domocratlc primary elections. W. M. KAY. I hereby announco myself a candl dato^for Sheriff of Oconee county, subjoct to the action of tho Demo cratic voters In the primary elections. JAMES 'M. MOSS. I hereby announco mysolf a candi dato for Shorlff of Oconoo County, subjoct to tho action of tho voters lu tho Domocratlc primary. W. M. ALEXANDER. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: At tho request of numorous frionds, I havo decided to stand for re-elec tion to tho Houso of Roprosontatlvo8 from Oconeo county. I will abido tho rosults of the olectlons at the hands of tho Domocratlc votors. W. P. MASON. I hereby announco myself a caadl dato for tho Houso of Representa tives, subject to tho rulos of tho Domocratlc primary. M. R. MCDONALD. I hereby nunounco myself n candi date for the Houso of Representa tives, subject to tho action of tho Domocratlc voters of Oconee In tho approaching primaries. JAS. II. BROWN. I hereby announce myself a candi date for Representative from Oconoo county, subject to action of tho vot ors in Democratic primary olectlons. J. R. ORR. FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE ~ I hereby announco myself as a can didato for re-election as Judgo of Probate of Oconoo County, subject to tho rules of tho Democratic party In the primary elections. V. F. MARTIN. FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. , I horoby announco mysolf a candi dato for tho ofllce of Supervisor of Oconeo County, subjoct to tho rulos of tho Democratic party and tho ac tion of tho votors In tho primary election. W. M. BROWN, Walhalla. I hereby announco myself a can didato for Supervisor of Oconoo, sub ject to the will of tho votors in tho Domocratlc primaries. I will appre ciate your support. W. R. HUNT. I hereby announco myself a candi date for Supervisor of Oconeo Coun ty, and pledge myself to abide the decision of votors In tho Democratic primary elections. T. E. SANDERS. I hereby announco myself a candi date for the ofllce of Supervisor of Oconee County, subjoct to the rules and regulations of tho Democratic party. 11, C. WALKER. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the ofllce of Supervisor of Oconee, subject to the rules of the Democratic party and tho will of the voters of Oconee-county. W. W. BEARDEN. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons indebted to the Estate of A. T. Thompson, deceased, are horoby notified to make payment to the undersigned, and all persons having claims against said estate will present the samo, duly attested, within the time proscribed by law or bo barred. J. D. SHELDON, Executor ot tho Estate of A. T. Thompson, docoased. July 31, 1918. 31-34 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND DISCHARGE. Notice ls hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to V. F. Martin, Judgo of Probate for Oconoe County, In tho State of South Carolina, at his office at Walhalla Court HouBO, on Friday, tho 30th day of August, 1918, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as said application can bo heard, for leave to make final settlement of the estate of Sylvester Dean, docoased, and obtain final discharge as Admin istrator of said estate. J. S. McFALL. Administrator of the Estate of Syl vester Dean, deceased. July 31, 1918. 31-34 NOTICE TO ELECTORS. By an Act of tho Legislature re quiring all voters to re-roglster In 1918, tho Books of Registration for Oconoo County, South Carolina, were oponed at Walhalla Court House on tho first Monday In July, 1918, and will stand open until the 31st day of August, for tho purpose of reregis tering all voters previously register ed, and to register all those who may become 21 years of ago before the first Tuesday ir? November, 1918, and all others who aro qualified to regis ter. All applicants for registration aro roqulred to appear bofore the board in person. JOHN L. REEDER, JOHN W. CANNON, W, M. COBB, Board of Registration, Oconee County, S. O. Orove'a Tastete*? ch?! Tonic .estorcs vitality nml oncrrfy by purifying ?od en riching the blood. You ooo coon feel ita Strength cnlria, Invigorate Effect. Price 60c.