The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-01-12


Decrease -, ............ S1e155 S6
Percentage of operating expenses to gross earnings 1880
the decrease the amount OF taxes paid already
explained by the Commissioners in their report
This report includes number of recommendations principal
among them being that electric railway lines operating outside OF
municipalities be placed under the control of the Commission Next
that the railroads be required to have agency this State to
pass upon claims presented for adjustment and also that they be
given authority employ civil engineer work under the
vision and make such investigation of the physical condition OF
the railroads they hnd and necessary these are
ceful suggestions and commend he along with the other
suggestions contained in their report to earnest consideration
STATE GEOLOGIST.
The report the State Geoogt of his work during the
past year contains much Systematic geological
have been during the year. the surveys being
devoted the middle and lower portions OF the State
where found abundance fues EARTH limestone nlarls
green sands and good These surveys important
revealing hidden of wealth State Regarding for
instance the quality of South Carolina mar this report quotes
the following the Bureau Of Chemistry United States Depart
Of Agriculture of the chemical and physical
ees Of sample of South Carolina mari there made and the
report mari the highest Elasticity and cernentng
value any mari tested in this laboratory The report adds that
the meat bquees made from this mari exceeded in tensile
strength the requirements of the United States Army by so
cent -: - -
am frequently neceipt Of communications from distant States
asking official regarding mineral
report furnishes full and scientific information concerning this
ofSouth Carolinians z:.@:
Tie State Geoogist makes the following recommendation in
"That the Legislature authorize the Secretary OF
State appropriate in harmony with the woodwork
of tie hall Of heCapo in order that the mineral specimens
exhibiting the of the State be beconngy displayed
therein without ebsuucting that space"
THE STATE MILITIA
The that decidedly important department OF
State Government receiving greater recognition each year In
moral effect of weorganized and
civil Of the State needs this valuable adjunct
especially upon when its aid be invoked The
Of our State Militia hard overesate, and its
prue organization and support well deserve
consideration On several occasions during the past
need such and the response
nesn every instance spirited immediate and soder
nder reorganization of the State Militia last year, consd
eie paid South Carolina from appropriation made
By United States Government available cash and equip
The former used holding encanlpnents throughout
State of great benefit supplying the needs OF
soldiers result of the work Of the year the improvement
Militia has marked The total strength OF Militia
force-cers and enlisted men-today numbers 3735, giving
South Carolina high the militia forces OF the States
and these better equipped than has been the for 1t
exceedingly gratifying make this report and may add
that the outlook promising for continued Improvement and
efficiency.
your careful consideration of the exhaustive and complete
report submitted by the Adjuant and Inspector
General Here the condition and needs of State Militia
thoroughly set forth Among the recommendations made in this
report which we'll worthy OF your attention. would especially
emphasize the need OF State Anoy the building rented
being absolutely inadequate for this purpose The details of this
recommendation made by the General will show how
much he hampeed by the lack of suitable building and his
proposed plan State Arr1ory business proposition which
has Endorsement The fact that for Militia force
has been practically seustaning and their great efficiency despite
difficulty, should give added force any request they
make Of your honorable body.
IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
Among other important questions that should have your careful
consideration in which ali OF South Carolina have
vital interest This the subject of good roads, subject OF the
greatest ALL To you, gentlemen who understand
appreciate we'll the needs of people, here
unnecessary have noticed with great gracaon the interest
which has manifested counties in this need OF
today and hope every county State actively
gagged in this aiporant work large number OF meetings
held places and feel that good results
follow Improvement all departments and branches should
be aim and purpose and the rewards of faithful labors
worth for and should command most