Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1905-01-18

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sought, they have been award.
most worthy and:deserving appli-
&, and it is clear that they have
strong factors in infusing new
Ind activity insthis institution. sa..4
the South Carolina Military Acad--:
an increased attendance is shown.
Efficiency of the graduates from the
ric Institution has won signal
: gnition from the War Department,
th and excellency Of. its manage
t. This is one of the: Oldest and
g It honored institutions of learning
Nk a. career of-valued and useful SER
in the State.
emson College continues to grow
$ Sl35S flourish. Its capacity is taxed to-
fullest extent to accommodates the
lets, and life and growth are every:
in levidence. The agricultural
olarships, .estaglished at this college
the last session of the General AS
hbly. will*attract many young men
ng the lines for which this institu-
was primarily established. The
Agricultural Hall, recently COM
Ted. is valuable addition to its.
endid equipment. -
Winthrop College, the only institu-
sllS$n of learning which South Carolina
bportss exclusively for the education
omen, fas career which fully jus
the distinction it enjoys. Since
@sta ablishment is has grown year by
SsssE.r in the hearts of our people, and
SSS|se proven potent and influential fac
ssSssA in developing education in our
te. From its doors annually go
sS tn Young women who have received
most careful technical training as
Eachers and the effect of the work of
hesestraineb and cultivated educators
E8 in evidence in every county in South
AroIina.
The. Sc7th Carolina Institution for
Education Of the Deaf and Blind,
Cedar spfing. submits report which
oWs that this institution is keeping
ce..with our other educational inter-
asS Isl availed myself of the privilege
sssSf visiting the school last year, and
gas pleased and gratified to see evil
of the remarkable work which
a5& accomplished There can be no sub
ee&titute 1or the training, the system and
;sthe helpful influences which are here
SssSSso skilfully combined; there can besno
81 just and adequate estimate of the good
81 which is revealed in the molding of
81 usefulness. sE'E,
81 The trustees of these institutions,
II with one exception, together with those.
8 of the Colored Normal, Industrial, Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College, at
i angeburg-which, am glad to say.
is we'll managed, and is doing good
work-all ask from you practically the
l$same appropriations as were given last
year. / earnestly recommends that
7, q II propr!otoics be made, and the
Sgood work done with tlle--results ac-
complished. make me regret that we
cannot do even more.
COMMON SCHOOLS.
In reference to the condition of the
common schools Of the State, would
respectfully refer you. to the full and
painstaking details which are presented
in the report of our State .Supefinten-
dent of Education. This report shows
an increased attendance. and; also
shows that twenty districts at your last
session secured the passage. of special
acts to issue bonds for the purpose
of building new schOolhouses. In this
report is included the statement that
a very large number of school districts
have levied special taxes. 1t is crafty
ing to note that the school terms are
1 gradually being increased, with. larger
salaries paid to teachers which, in my
opinion, is most Necessary and import
ant
j Superintendent Martin recommends
Itbat certain per cent. OF The school
funds be set aside for the erection of
school buildings by the county boards
of education. and in this re,Jmmenda-
ton heartily concur. A recommended
tion looking to an increase in the num-
Der OF rural school libraries, and regu-
1ating their establishment, which re-
commendation also has my indorse-
ment.
In reference to the South Carolina
College the Governor recommends that
il be. elevated. to the university plane.
calling attention to the fact that all
I:other States have State universities eX-
oept South Carolina.
He also suggests mild compulsory
school law, urging the necessity of
giving a proper training to the children
of every community
! COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
! COMMERCE AND IMMIGRATION
.It::is with great deal of pleasure
that l commend to your careful con-
. sideration-the. full and admirable report
, Of the Commissioner of Agriculture,
Commerce and immigration. This re-
port shows. beyond any question. the
urgent need for such department.
South Carolina, by the. establishment
Of this department, has become the
pioneer Southern State in developing
its agricultural and commercial re-
sources by means OF immigration from
other States, and from abroad. AMI this
fact has already won for us widespread
recognition Though this department
was only established at your last ses-
son. and our efficient Commissioner
qualified just nine months ago, the re-
port of Commissioner Watson will
show yaluablefand far-reching results
already accom- mplished. 1t is difficult to
begin a work of this ssnature; to Off
cially organize Stale Immigration De
partment in, an arduous task, especially
so when the State.is beyond the lines
along which the immigration move
men has been progressing.
STATE MILITIA.
Your attention is invited to the re-
ports of Adjutant- General Frost and
Lieut.-CoI Ezra B. Fuller. of the
United States Army, which contain
valuab bic. facts for your. consideration in
reference to the State Militia. Upon my
request, Colonel Fsuller-was detailed by
the War Department to report for duty,
to act cooperation with the Adju-
tant-General in promoting the cffici--
ency of our. State troops. The services
O. this officer have been most valuable,
and the military; branch of our Govern
ment.las been mai aterially aided by bis
| work.
-sT--, ,-r=s,.a-DI -DIsPENSARY.