The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-01-23
As Won stand here in the dawn Of this

AS you stand here in the dawn Of this
century much depends upon your ac-
tions whether the end shall be failure
or victory. We should lay the founda.
tions broad and deep, for there are
great possibilities before US as people
It might be we'll, however, for every
one of US to ask himself the question:
What hast thou wrought for right and
truth,
For G ID and man,
From the golden hours of bright eyed
youth
To life's mid span2"
The last year of the last century is s
record unsurpassed in the history Of
this State and possibly of any other
Southern State in industrial develop
ment. l call your attention to the fact
that during the past year some SIS, ,0OO,-
600 have been invested in this State the
greater portion Of which has been put
into inous,riessfor the manufacture OF
ou1 great staple crop. Something over
200 miles of railroads have beer built
sno received for tarfic during the past
year.
Any proposed legislation touching
these great srteries Of trade and COM
merce should be wisely and carefully
considered. Those industries derive
their right to life and existence from
the State and you as the representa-
tives Of the State have right and it is
your duty to see that they do not op
press the people. But in guarding the
interests and rights of the people it is
your duty to see that they DO not op-
press the people. But guarding the
interests and rights of the people it is
we'll also to remember that these cor
porations have rights and it shouid be
your duty to see that the strong do not
oppress the weak and that justice and
equity are meted out.
Our educational Interests have also
maze remarkable advances and there
is great awakening in all sections on
the subjects of education. 1t IS a graft
flying 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
st our young men and young women to
FL the position which are constantly
opening in view of the wonderful de-
vslopmentof this section will be %
much wisely contributed to their hap
plness and prosperity. But while We
train them for these positions and aup-
ply the demand f,r men who know how
we want also to train them to think
noble thoughts and they will then per
form noble deeds. One of the crying
needs of these times is an elevated
manhood. ''Sublinity Of character must
come from sublimity of motives and the
humblest man walking in the most cir,
cumscribed place can and ought to live
sublinely. Disraeli said truly, cir
cunstances are beyond the eontrol OF
man but his conduct is in bis own
power" No man should be called away
from plain work and common duties"
sut be should be made to understand
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 tear in furnishing the means neces
sary to carry on these institutions; and
their rights and interests should be
carefully guarded. This century upon
vhi,h We are now entering holds for US
achievements and opportunities Of
which We can not even conceive. 1t
should be cur high privilege Ito show
how intelligence, enterprise and relig
ious freedom, and respect for the ma
jes,y of tbe Law, may constantly In
creaye comfort, intelligence, prosperity
aDd happiness"
Mr.. Tillman was then presented and
sworn in. The retiring lieutenant gov
eruoc dofFed the beautiful silken robe Of
o&,e and placed it upon the shoulders
Of his successor. The pretty tableau
evoked applause,
Mr.. Tillnan then took the gavel and
announced: The purpose for which the
j,int assembly met having been sccom-
pl.shed, the joint assembly is dissolved.
The s.nate will return to the chamber y
This closed the exercises.
The governor received beautiful
bouquet Of pink carnations, and each
memcer of the escort wore one of these
| flowers as 8 bouttoniere.
There were number Of distinguished
people from all over the State in the
city and several of them Witnessed the
ceremony.
The right-hand corner of the hall was
reserved fortbe family Of the governor.
Mrs McS8eeney, unusually lovely in
purple 60 Sn, was the recipient Of much
attention.
A bevy Of young ladies from the
Presby teriau College ior Women, the
entire stu ulent body of the Columbia
college, and MISS McMassers grade
from the city school Witnessed the in
augurauon.
The innovation introduced on this
occasion was the orchestral music. Il
was furnished by the Columbia orches
ira, which organization rendered lis
services for the occasion. The orohes-
ira was stationed 10 the main gallery
and played the inaugural march and
many other selections.
Another feature was the attendance
Of bodies of school children from the
city school -rhe State