The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-01-22

fully ask that the law be amended 30
as to enable the authorities to compel
it's execution.
This matter is OF vital importance,
not alone to the farmers of the State,
but to all citizens desiring information
as to the condition of such industries.
The State has been liberal in it's ap-
preparations to this institution, and I
am sure she feels fully recompensed
from the results being obtained. The
liberality, however, trust will be ap-
preciated and not abused by the
authorities of the college. I have
reached the conclusion that it was un-
wise to appropriatethe entire privilege
tax fund, which is necessarily an un-
certain quantity, to this institution.
While it amounted last year to $780,
900, am satisfied that for the next
year it will reach upwards of $50, 900.
Last year was known to be the hardest
for more than a decade upon fertilizer
manufacturers, resulting from the low
price of agricultural products every
where. There has already been col
lected from this source over three times
as much as was collected Tor the cor
responding time last year. 1t will
thus be seen that this fund alone may
be more than sufficient to run the in
stitution, yet there is no way in which
the surplus could be diverted to the
support of other institutions OF learn
ing in the State. I would recommend
to your honorable body such legisla-
tion as you may deem wise to remedy
this apparent encouragement of ex-
travagence in expenses. A fixed sum
should appropriated by the general as
sembly for the support of every in
stitution in the State, for in this way
alone can complete showing of the dis
bursement of the States funds be
made.
Much has been said in official circles.
and many rumors published in the
press of the State, as to the improper
management OF this institution and a
lack of harmony in the board of trus-
tees, and the ineAiciency of service in
some Of the departments. Whilel give
no credence to such reports, yet, in jus.
tice to the board of trustees, the f acul
ty and students on one hand and the
public on the other, who are entitled
to know the truth, would respectfully
recommend that committee of inves-
vestigation be appointed by your body
to examine into the workings of the
institution and forever set at rest such
damaging reports.
I regret to see the old homested of
Mr.. Calhoun and the relics connected
with his memory being desecrated. in o
manner that is unworthy Of q people
to whom he devoted the best energies
of his life. The old homestead, in
stead of being made @ dwelling for O
professor or attachee of the college,
should be converted into q museum
and restored as near as practicable to
the condition in which it was left by
the great advocate ofState sovereignty,
principle SO dear to our people. The
relics are huddled in one small room
with carelessness and lack of appre-
citation that is appalling to the visitors
and admirers of Mr.. Calhoun.
The institution holds g. very dear
place in the hearts of the people OF
the State, and I am satisfied no word
from me is necessary to insure liber-
al support in all it's branches from
your loay.
Winthrop Normal and Industrial
College-On the 18th of October last,
the Winthrop Normal and Industrial
college for Women was opened with
appropriate ceremonies, with an en-
roliment of 304 students; since that
time it has increased to 31O-the full
capacity of the institution. About 1OC
applications for admission have been
refused by reason of lack OF room in
the dormltories. Nothing has occur
red to mar the harmony and good
management of the institution. The
spirit with which the young ladies en-.
tered upon their duties and the facili'
ty with which the institution has been
conducted is @ compliment to both
students and faculty. The purpose
OF the college is to make teachers,
bread winners and home-makers, and
separate department for the perfec
ton Of each is now in operation OF this
college. The buildings are large and
commodius, heated by steam, lighted
by electricity, and modern in every
sense of the word, from the kitchen te
the garret. The board we're fortunate
in securing g faculty composed o.
young men and women, who are grad
yates of similar institutions and are
giving entire satisfaction. Through
the management and financial abilit!
of President Johnson, the cost o
maintaining student is as follows:
Board, including furnished room,
lirhtc end vashino SS. 80 nor month