The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1905-01-19
T'HE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
South Cardinals Executive Makes Suggestions
To The Legislature

most important interests of common
wealth, shall be, as it is. source OF
pride and of pleasure to us all. Time,
labor and money spent for the purpose
of educating our children yields re-
turn than which there is none great
er. Ignorance Is an evil which We can
not afford to permit-it Is a crime
against the future, and to get rid of
this deplorable condition would be
money we'll spent at almost any cost.
The spirit manifested by the masses OF
cur people all over the State Is safe
guarantee of the hope that the future
will continue to reveal progress and
even greater success III this all-impor-
tant cause.
The reports Of the higher institu-
tions OF learning which are supported
by the State will be submitted to you
by the State Superintendent OF Educa-
,tion. These papers will command your
interest and every one will show sat-
isfactory condition Of affairs generally
in these institutions. I do not believe
II is necessary for me to go into de-
tails, especially as the reports, full and
complete, will be before You.
At the South Carolina College the
enrolment Of students Is larger. be-
lieve. than ever before in its history.
The new normal scholarships have been
eagerly sought, they have be n award
ed to most worthy and deserving appli-
cants, and it is clear that they have
been strong factors in infusing new
life and activity in this institution.
At the South Carolina Military Acad-
envy an increased attendance Is shown.
The efficiency of the graduates from the
historic institution has won signal
recognition from the War. Department.
and this is indeed tribute to the
worth and excellency CT its manage
ment. This is one of the oldest and
most hcnored institutions OF learning
with a career Of valued and useful SER
vice in the State.
Clemson College continues to grow
and flourish. Its capacity is taxed to
the fullest extent to accommodate the
cadets, and life and growth are every
where in evidence. The agricultural
scholarships. estaglished at this college
at the last session OF the General AS
sembly, will attract many young men
along the lines for which this institu-
ton was primarily established. The
new Agricultural Hall, recently COM
pleted. is valuable addition to its
splendid equipment.
Winthrop College, the only institu-
ton Of learning which South Carolina
supports exclusively for the education
OF women, has a career which fully JUS
titles the distinction it enjoys. Since
its establishment is has grown year by
Year, in the hearts Of our people. and
has proven potent and influential fac
tor in developing education in our
State. From its doors annually go
forth young women who have received
the most careful technical training as
teachers. and the effect of the work Of
these trained and cultivated educators
is in evidence in every county in South
Carolina.
The South Carolina Institution for
the Education Of the Deaf and Blind,
at Cedar Spring, submits report which
shows that this institution Is keeping
pace with our other educational inter-
ests. l availed myself Of the privilege
OF visiting the school last year. and
was pleased and gratified to see evil
dences OF the remarkable work which
is accomplished. There can be no SUBJ
stitute for the training. the system and
the helpful influences which are here
so skilfully eombined; there can be no
just and adequate estimate of the good
which is revealed in the molding Of
usefulness.
The trustees of these institutions,
with one exception, together with those
Of the Colored Normal. Industrial, Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College, at
Orangeburg-which, I am glad to say.
is well managed, and is doing good
work-all ask from you practically the
same appropriations as were given last
year. / earnestly recommends that
these appropriations be made. and the
good work done with the 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, l would
respectfully refer you TO the full and
details which are presented
in the report of our State Superinten-
dent Of Education. This report shows
an increased attendance, and also
shows. that twenty districts ct 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
4 very large number OF school districts
have levied special taxes. 1t is crafty
ing to note that the school terms sve
gradually being increased, with larger
salaries paid to teachers. which. in my
opinion, is most necessary and import
ant.
Superintendent Martin recommends
that certain per cent. Of the school
funds 5e set aside for the erection Of
schUol buildings by the county boards
of education. and in this recommended
ton heartily concur. A recommended
ton looking to an increase in the num-
Der OF rural school libraries, and regu-
leting their establishment, which re-
also has my indorse-
ment.
In reference to the South Carolina
College the Goyernor recommends that