The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-01-13


Decrease. SO
Percentage OF operating expenses gross earnings. $3.50
The for the decrease taxes paid already
explained by the Commissioners in their report
This report includes of recommendations principal
among them being that e railway lines operating outside of
municipalities be placed under the control of the Commission Next
that the railroads be reqd TO have agency in this State
upon claims presented for adjustment that
authority to employ avl engineer work under the super
vision and make such investigation Of the physical condition of
the railroads they d requisite and necessary These
forcefn suggestions and commend them, along with the other
suggestions contained in @ consideration
STATE GEOLOGIST.
The report made BY the State Geoogist of his during
contains much OF Interest Systematic geological surveys
hayebeer made by this Officer during the year. the surveys being
devoted principally the mde and lower portions of the State
where found, in abund3ce flers earth, limestone, arls
green sands and good cay These surveys important
revealing hidden OF Wealth State Regarding
instance the quality of South Carolina ars this
the following from the Bureau Chemistry United States Depart
of Agriculture t1sof the chemical phys;c! prop
critics of of South mari
This
value OF mari tested in @ laboratory The report adds that
the reat bquettes made fSom this tensile
strength the requirements OF Che United States Army by per
frequently in receipt omuncatons from distant
asking for official information regarding resources
furnishes ul scientific information
subject and comnend itself to bM especially consideration
of South Carolnans. I
The State Geologs makes the following recommendation III
which That the Legislature authorize the Secretary
State appropriate cases harmony with the
Of the main hall of the Capitol III order thai M mineral specimens
exhibiting the of the State may becongy displayed
therein without obstructng that space
THE STATE MILITIA.
The fact that this is decidedly important department
State Government receiving recognition each year In
addition the moral effect of weldisciplned
military force civil law of the Re needs this valuable adjunct
especially those occasions wn its aid be invoked The
Importance of State Militia hard overestmate,
proper organization manenanoand support we'll deserve
most careful consideration On ea occasions during the past
year need for such ar and the response my
mons, every instance was spr immediate soldery
Under reorganization b the Eae Militia year consd
cradle paid to So, Caa from appropriation made
the United States available and equip
ents The former was usef in hng throughout
the State the latter OF great supplying the needs of
soldiers AS result OF The wocf the the
In Militia has been marked IT, teta! strength our Militia
oceoiccrs and enlisted day 373s, giving
South Carolina high among tmla forces OF the States
and these better equipped than been the years
exceedingly gratifying m report and may add
that the outlook most promising fconned Improvement
efficiency, i
your he exhaustive and complete
report which has been submitted by Adjutant Inspector
General Here the condition and ns of State Militia are
thoroughly forth Among the rnendatons made in this
report which we'll worthy your enton especially
emphasize the need of State Ar building now rented
being absolutely inadequate for this The details of this
recommendation made by the Adult will show how
much he hampeed by the lack Of Suitable building and his
proposed plan for State Arory business proposition which
has Endorsement The fact that
has practically sustaining kr great efficiency despite
this difficulty should give added rfo request they may
make of your honorable body ,s5 81 EsN H2:.#
IMPROVEMENT OF PlJBIA HIGHWAYS
Among other important questions thai
confederation which altr of South Carolina
vital interest This is Subject OF R subject Of the
grestest importance to ALL To lemen who
and appreciate well the needs Of ope argue here is
unnecessary have noticed with ratification interest
wfch been manifested in Of oEputies
and hope to count State actively
gagd in this almportan work R number Of meetings
have been held places and good results
follow improvement in all depan and branches should
ser bs and purpose and the sure ards abos