The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1901-01-24

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vance the material prosperity of tho
State and contribute to the happiness
of the people. can only pledge you,
and through you the people whom you
represent, my best efforts in the faith
full execution of the laws as they may
be interpreted.
Our educational interests have also
made remarkable advances and there
is great awakening in all sections on
the subject of education. 1t is q
gratifying evidence of our progress, for
with the material development of the
State and the building OF factories and
mills there is constant demand for men
who know how. Whatever you may
do TO lit our young men and young
women to fill the positions which are
constantly opening in view of the
wonderful development of this section
will be so much wisely contributed to
happiness and prosperity. But while
we train them for these positions and
supply the demand for men who know
how we want also to train them to
think noble thoughts and they will then
perform noble deeds. One of the cry
ing needs of these times is an elevated
manhood. "Subimity of character
must come from sublimity Of motives
and the humblcst man walking in the
most circumscribed place can and ought
to live subIimcly." Disraeli said truly,
circumstances are beyond the control
Of man but his conduct is in his own
power" No man should be called
away from ssplaln work and common
duties," but he should be made to un-
derstand that he can breathe "while in
the midst Of them inspirations from
the heights of manhood"
But IN all these matters we should
not forget those who have the burden
TO bear in furnishing the means ucces-
sary to carry Oh these institutions; and
their rights and interests should bo
carefully guarded. This century upon
which we are now entering holds for
us achievements and opportunities of
which we can not even conceive. 1t
should be our high privilege "to show
how intelligence, enterprise and relig-
ious freedom, and respect for the ma
jesty Of the law, may constantly in
crease comfort, intelligence, prosperity
and happiness"
/" We stand here at the end of mighty
And great wonder rushes on the heart.
While cities rose and blossomed into dust,
While shadowy lines of Kings were blown
What as,d was the purpose brooding on the
Through the larger leisure of the CEN
And what the end-failure or victory"
AS you stand here III the dawn of
this century much depends upon your
actions whether the end shall be fail
ure or vict ory. We should lay the
foundations broad and deep, for there
are great possibilities before us as u
people. 1t might be we'll, however,
for every ono Ol us to ask himself the
question
What hast thou wrought for right and
For God and man.
From the. golden hours Of bright eyed
youth
TO life's mid span2"
The last year of the last century is u
record unsurpassed in the history of
this State and possibly of any other
Southern State in industrial develop
mont. l call your attention to the fact
that during the past year some $15,-
O00,O 900 have been invested III this
State, the greater portion Of which has
been put into industries for the manu-
facture Of our great staple crop. Some
thing over 200 miles of railroads have
been built and received for traffic dur
ing the past year.
Any proposed legislation touching
these great arteries of trade and com.
merce should be wisely and ca, efully
considered. These industries derive
their right to life and existence from
the State and you as the representa-.
tives of the State have II right and it
is your duty to sec that they do not
Cypress the people. But In guarding
the interests and rights Of the people
it is well also TO remember that these
corporations have rights and it should
be yours to see that the strong do not
Cypress the weak and that justice and
equity are meted out.
Mr.. Tillman was then presented and
sworn in. The retiring Lieutenant
Governor doffed the beautiful silken
robe OF office and placed it upon tho
shoulders of his successor. The pref
ty tableau evoked applause.
MIR. Tillman then took the gavcl and
announced: "The purpose for which
the joint assembly met having been ac-
complishcd, the joint assembly is dis
solved. The Senate will return to the
chamber" This closed the exercises.
LIEUT.. GOV. TILLMAN's ADDRESS.
When Lieutenant Governor Tillman
called the Senate to order the aisle 6 on
the floor, as well as the galleries, were
filled with spectators. His inaugural
address was brief, but his words and
his sentiments were we'll chosen and
he was greeted with applause as he
concluded. His address was as fol-
lows.
"Senatols: In assuming the duties
of the office to which ] have been
elected am not unmindful of the re-
sponslbilities thrown about it, nor am
I ungrateful to the people who put me
| here nor con 7 fOrJot that I prc, III