The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-15

dicted and the necessities Of the hos
pital have required an average monthly
expenditure Of over 100000. and the
opinion is now advanced by the super
intendent that for the next few years
the monthly expenses for support alone
will average Sl0,00O.0O.
In view Of the figures above shown q
and the expenses for maintaining tue
insane elsewhere the question suggests
itself whether too rigid economy mas
not heretofore been exercised in the
management Of the finances Of the hos
pital.
AS to the prospect Of reducing the
number of admissions the board Of re-
gents make clear in their report that
their conception of the proper manage
ment Of their charge lies in the direc-
ton of the broadest philanthropy and
charity with the greatest Sood TO the
greatest number. The regents there
fore hesitate to restrict the right OF ad-
mission of any bona fde citizen OF our
State who may require the asylum care.
and they are especially guarded
against recommending the refusal OF
shelter to dependent old people,, VINO
would rightly fall to the, CUSTODY OF
the poor houses, II these county re-
aged and helpless.
That the institution is imposed upon
in the forced reception of non-restdent5
have during the past year had per-
sonal experience and knowledge from
corresponding with officials Of Two
neighboring States, who were prohibit
ed by law from placing persons former
! ly residents Of this State in their char
! liable institutions. This question OF
settlement" as it is technically called,
has been referred to the general assem-
! bly, for some years, but no action has
been taken. It would now appear that
it is question Of growing Importance
| and that self preservation now de-
mandS that we restrict the right <of
admission Of non residents to the hoS1
pital as has been done by our neigh
| bors.
The regents and superintendent cali
attention to the need for the expansion
and DEVELOPMENT Of the hospital OF a
acres-adjoining the present grounds. OF
the negro building and recommend its
purchase at. about 100000, one thou
! sand dollars being paid annually until
! the whole is paid. 'AS the ultimate ben
! eft to the hospital Of this land win be
| great in comparison with the annual
! appropriation asked. for, join in the
recommendation.
J AS to the other Immediate needs OF
the hospital, including new, building
for white women, beg to refer you to
the full reports Of the regents and :su-
! perintendent.
The annual report Of this institution
will be submitted TO you. The: year
! Just closed has been q hard one on
most farmers, and the State farms
have not been an exception. Especially
have the State farms suffered, as "a
| large portion Of the land lies on the
river and is subject to overflow. The
year has been very unSatisfac ag-4
riculturally. The .oat crop In !. the
| swamp lands was entirely lost. Three
stands Of corn were drowned by the
overflow Of the bottom lands and,
| therefore, but little corn was made
The crop on the upland was larry
good.
The new prison building has been
! completed and adds much to the COM
fort and health Of the prisoners.
The institution, however, has done
| remarkably well and makes good
showing, even though great loss was
| sustained on account OF the high
| waters, and evidences careful and pru-
dent management an the port OF the
superintendent and the board Of di-
CONVICT STATEMENT.
! Prisoners in confinement Dec.
From courts since that time. .2s5
Recaptured.. -. -%24S
81. 1855.
Discharged. :. :. =. ;. IFS
Pardoneed -. 20
| Escaped. - - = 10 -
Killed while trying to escape. l
Accidentally killed. :. :. ;. ESQ
In prison Dec. 81, 1901. :. >. 1SS
FINANCES
| Balance cash on
| hand Dec. 81, 1soo.s 1888 1S
1851 $751; FseeiD:s =. ~ 7osss 4s-s74.75s 81
1901. :. =. ;. 47,726 4s go
Expended for per-
rnanent improve
ments. 1901........15,243 u
Cash in bank Dec.
81. 1901 11,7S7 02-s74,756 81
In addition to this there Is already
earned for the year 1901, in sight and
available $3.50 and 100 bales Of cotton
somewhat damaged and unsold.
CONCLUSION.
! In whatever legislation you enact you
should keep in mind the happiness and
prosperity of the people Of the State.
:! The public treasury should be care
fully guarded at all times, but especial
ly at this time should you be careful
and economical in appropriat!ng the
peoples money. Whatever you under
take that looks to the uplifting and
betterment of the people and the pro-
I gress and development Of the State win
have my cooperation. The legislative
end executive departments should unite
their best efforts to bring credit. 70
the commonwealth and to maintain a
government which will keep before the
people the highest ideals Of civic virtue.
". B. McSweeney,
Governor.