The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-01-19

ty requires, and then solely in an ct.
fort to accomplish thu purpose for
which the people voted.
STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE m
SANE.
The governor recommends liberal
appropriations for this institution, and
speaks in words of praise Of the good
work it has done and is doing.
PENITENTIARY
In reference to the condition of the
Penitentiary, l would refer you to the
reports of the Superintendent and the
Board Of Directors. During the past
two years I have availed myself Of
opportunities to observe this fnsttu.
ton closely, and am glad to say that
It is excellently managed. The con-
victs are we'll treated, and the disci-
pline Is equal to that OF any similar
institution.
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The excellent work Of this board is
commended and it Is recommended
that its work be sustained by the leg
islature.
PENSIONS.
The largest appropriation made by
your body is for the care Of the Con.
federate Veterans. This amount seems
large when compared with the total ap-
preparation, but when viewed in anoth-
er light We cannot but feel .tnat we
would like to do much more for the
old soldiers who in years that have
gone did so much for their State and
country. The total number Of pen
sioners on the rolls this year was g.
554, and $197,309.42 was the amount
distributed among them. The law.
generally speaking. is working .satis5
factorily, but in reference to certai (
classifications it Is believed that In.
provement can be made. and the
Comptroller General will specifically
direct your attention to the proposed
changes. Anything pertaining to the
proper care Of the veterans Of the
Confederacy will, am sure. have your
most thoughtful consideration. We
owe them 4 deep and lasting debt OF
gratitude, and care for those who, In
their old age and declining days, need
this care, should be, as it is. privi-
lege and one Of the first duties Of our
people.
BIENNIAL SESSIONS.
At your proceeding session an
amedment to the Constitution .provid
ing for biennial sessions Of your body,
having been agreed upon, it was SUBJ
mitted to the qualified electors of the
State at the general election, a ma.
jority of whom voted in favor Of this
amendment. Believeing as do. that
biennial sessions will afford all neces-
sary legislation. and will result in
retrepchment Of expense, trust you
will ratify this vote in order that the
amendment may become effective.
STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Board should be required to
meet each week at their Office in the
State Dispensary. to remain in session
as long as may be necessary for the
transaction Of their business. The
general supervision and management
of all County Dispensaries should be
in their charge, and they should be
specifically charged with the duty OF
seeing that all restrictions governing
the various dispensaries should be
strictly enforced. These are responsi.
BILE and arduous duties. for which the
members of this Board should receive
a salary Of not less than s1,500.00 per
annum, each, and should be required
to file bond Of not less than $40, ,0O0.'
90.
LAWLESSNESs.
At the last session Of your body l
sent a special message upon the sub
jects of lynchings and lawlessness.
This l conceived to be my duty at
the time. and | regret to add that
subsequent developments have not
changed my opinion. So important
should be the consideration given to
this subject, that I must again bring
he matter to your attention. Before
making any further statement, I shall
here quote from the special message
referred to. and renew my recommel-
datioa.
1.-The Governor is popularly credited
with power to prevent and punish
these outrageS against the State In
reality he is practically rowo. Tess.
When notified. he may sometimes
Illustrate the mob by the employment
of troops, hit when the cri~e has
been committed. his hands are really
tied In the meantime, the spirit OF
lawlessness is unchecked. A band OF
lawless mea may feel secure in taking
the life of a fellow being on almost
any pretex.. This deplorable condi.
ton should be remedied. To compel
greater respect-the proper respect
for the majesty Of the law. recon-.
mend the enactment OF special legisia-
tion in reference to lynchings, in or
der that the great responsibility CT Of
ficials directly charged with the en-
forcemezt Of the law may be brought
home to them, and that more effectual
measures may be taken for the appre-
hension of persons who take the law
into their own hands,.
CONCLUSION.
In as brief space as possible | have
to give to you information
concerning the most important depart.
ments OF our State Government, and
have made for your consideration such
as appear to me to
be necessary and important. I re-