The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-01
INDUSTRIAL HOME DEDICATED.
South Carolina Negroes Found an
important Institution.

Columbia. S. c., Nov. 30.-Through the
efforts of Rev Richard Carroll, the Book
or Washington of the Palmetto state, the
South Carolina Industrial Home was ded-
icated here to-day. Bishop Grant, Of Phil
adelphia preaching the dedication ser
mon.
Rev. Richard Carroll is a Baptist preach
er, wen Informed, of light brown complex
ion. one<of the best natural orators in the
country of good education and with views
about his race that have commanded res
pect from edl classes and all sections. For
yeaps he was the financial agent of Home
Mission Baptist for the states Of Georgia,
Florida and South Carolina. He resigned
to accept The Office of chaplain of the
Tenth Immunes, and since coming out OF
the army has given his attention TO BIZ ng-
ing 10 a successful issue long cherished
plans for Iescuing negro chtdren-waifs
and orphans-under the age of IL, giving
them thorough industr'a a. training ana
equipping them to command the best po-
sitions on leaving the home
But Carroll contemplates more than
having an industrial home Ever since
Tillman was Governor he has been ag.tat-
ing the matter of having a reformatory
for Juvenile criminals. There is no hing OF
the kind In the state, and a child OF ten
years cd must go to the chain-gang or
into the penitentiary with all the other
criminals when he is convicted of crime.
on CARROTS presentation of facts, Gov.
TiIlman advocated the measure, but noih-
ing was done by the Legislature. When
the general assembly convenes in Janu-
airy Carroll win appear before the infiuen-
tial men and again urge this reformatory,
asking that $500 a year be appropriated
he win do the rest If nothing can be
obtained from the body in financial way,
q hin viii be introduced empowering
Judges to exercise their discretion In send
ing Young convicts of both races 10 Car
rolls reformatory. If it passes he will pro-
vide for taking care of them, and says he
can make them self-supporting. II is likely
the Legislature will take favorable action.
In connection with the Industrial Home,
Carroll has purchased 1864 acres of land
lust two miles from the heart OF Columbia
in beautiful situation. 1t was obtained
at bargain, for $4,000. The home is
chartered institution, and an Carroils re-
quest the vice president OF Columbia
national bank is the treasurer. Judge u.
II. Little of Pennsylvania was one of the
first contributors, giving $1,000 Mrs. Lewis
Crozier Of Pennsylvania heads the list
with $4,000 "Albemarl." which was once
a palatial home of a Singleton family, later
owned by George l.. Trenholm, controller
of the currency in Mr.. Cleveland's admin
1StrdIlOn. ana IlHd4ly ny ANpFs SNbh -
Girardeau the orator of Southern Presby-
terians. is now the property of the home.
The present capacity Is for twenty-five
children The rooms are fitted up with
white and gilt iron bedsteds and cleanli-
ness is prevailing. They will start with
faculty of four two of the teachers be-
ing colored women, WHO are trained nurses.
The barns and stables are well etocked,
among the contributions being Jersey
bull from Senator Tillman.
Everything is paid for, there is some
money on hand. and subscriptions to Che
amount of 5000 have not been called for.
It is expected that truck farming and
dairying will very nearly support the
home. but II the state grants CAROLS
prayer and let's him have the youthful
criminal they will probably be cared for
on an adjoining farm, where suitable build
ings will be erected.
Carroll says his people need Industrial
and moral training. They have to stay
In the South; it is the best place for them;
and they should make themselves as val
liable as possible to the dominant race
the race with the wealth and she educa-
ton 1t is idle to dream, waste Of time
and loss of opportunity for the negro to
hope to equal the white man as race.
II Is not the will of God But they can
raise themselves immeasurably higher
than they now are by mending their NOR
ais and training themselves in the Indus
trial lines where they can excel His peo-
pie. he says, must start from the ground
and build up; that Is the salvation Of the
race. and he proposes to start them Off
in the right way in this home and the re-
| fornafory if that Is allowed him.