The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
New Series-V0I. XVI. No. 25

O"ey AAN'o'J UO'H00 IL HoNS'
A better showing than this would
have been made but for the fact that
at the last Term of the Court every
case was continued upon the aft
davts of attorneys who claimed to
be sick and were seen upon the
streets the next day The grand
jury found "a additional true bills.
In 1895 not conviction was had,
the grand jury refused in many cases
to find true bills 1t is notable fact
that two of the city council who
were sworn to enforce this low, were
among the number indicted and
against whom true bills were found
There are o;ncr references to the
police
The investment of the Sinking Fund
in State bonds is taken up and discuss
ed at length. The difference as to the
construction of the law as to deliD-
queot taxpayers is considered, and it is
stated that this will have to be settled
by the Legislature.
On matter of pbospbates, balance
on royalties due by c G. PiDckney. is
discussed, and says matters generally
can be left to phosphate board.
As to railroads, be makes the show
ing Of the board aud in relation to the
Charleston and Western Carolina road
says: The evidence taken by the
Com mission is on file in the Office of
the Secretary of State, and respect
fully suggest that it be printed for the
use of your honarable body. These
gentlemen (Thomas & Ryan, swear
positively and unequivocally that they
have 90 interest 10 any competing line
aod have but one object. the develop
ment Of Port Royal and the successful
operation Of their railroads. The COM
mission became convinced of the siu
cerity and honesty of purpose of the
purchasers and could make no further
opposition to the confirmation Of the
sale. If at any tine, different pur-
pose is revealed the State can iotervepe
and again rescue the property"
He copgratulaes the State 90 the
condition of the Hospital for the Insane.
Says the Peoitentiery is in better COO
dition but that salaries have not been
paid out of earnings and that the iostI-
tuition can not be said to be self sup.
porting until that is done. Suggests
that lougsr term convicts be scot to
chaio gang. as ten year couvicts can be
as we'll managed as two year convicts.
He cCmmends the militia to the care.
ful consideration Of State.
He says the South Carolina College
is in healthy and prosperous condition
and says. "The usual appropriations are
asked for and I am sure will be COR
daily made By your honorable body y
He commends the Citadel to the ten
der care and consideration of the mem
bers and says it should not be dealt with
10 a nlggardly way. Ihere has already
been too much economy regarding the
institution.
As to Clemson be is not enthusiastic,
and says if there is any failure to full
fill the expectations of the people, the
blame must rest where j: belongs, upon
the shoulders of those charged with its
management. "The South Carolina
College, with 20 fitting school, almost
equals the attendance Of Clemson, with
Clemson's standard not as high as the
South Carolioa College"
As to Winthrop be suggests that a
new dormitory be built by a division Of
privilege tax money, which will not
hurt Clemson He says Winthrop is
doing finely.
As to colored college be says the
achievem ent has been wonderful.
Financial statements are appended.