The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-01
HOSPITALS FOR THE INSANE.

TEczneasure of a peoples civilization is determined by its humane
eute Tor the afflicted The most unfortunate of Gods creatures are
these bcreft of reason, and every consideration of humanity requires
tat the utmost provision be made for their treatment and protection
Deeply impressed with their responsibility in this respect the
Democratic Party of North Carolina IN the campaign OF 1905
sdemRlya pledged itself to provide adequate facilities for taking care
ek every insane person In the State. That promise has been made
Rod so faithfully and generously asito@ attract the favorable notice
fhumane people throughout the whole of the United States, and, to
RaeeNorth Carolina among the most progressive States In the care
dFhe1 insane.
On the first day. of the session Of the Legislature of 1907 a bill
Ma introduced carrying an appropriation of 100000 for. the benefit
nj these unfortunate people. With some nnmaterial amendments
The bill was passed (chapter 191, Acts of 1909, and it was ordered
dat the sum of 100000 be expended in providing for 1the care
md accommodation of all mental detectives" This expenditure is
made at the rate of $125,OOO annually out of current taxes and
nk one dollar Of bonded Indebtedness incurred. To carry out this
Eat work, the Governor has appointed a commission, as follows:
Charles A Webb, Ashevine; J. n. Wellington, Charlotte; w. A.
Erwin, Durham; T. T. AydleH, Elizabeth City, and DR.. j. w. Nc
Neil, Hope Mills. The known intelligence, honesty and patriotism
o6 these men are a guarantee that every dollar of this sacred fund
vii be wisely expended. Leading newspapers of the State have
declared that this one act of the General Assembly of 1907 is worth
MI the session cost.
The same session of the Legislature appropriated the sum Of 1915,
so annually for the maintenance of the State Hospitals for the
hane at Goldsboro, Raleigh and Morganton, making the grand
Otal appropriated BY the Legislature, of 1907 for the care of the
Msanes$ 81 ,113,60O.
In 1898 the Republicans appropriated for all purposes in the sup
part and maintenance of the insane and in keeping up the buildings
II sum of $188,45
These figures are the most eloquent statement of how well the
Democratic Party has lived up to its promise to take. care of those
ThOm God has beeft of reason.
Our hospitals at Goldsboro, Raleigh and Morganton are under the
Supervision of men of approved ability and character, and no breath
e. scandal or hint of incompetency attaches to their administration.
HE fact that this great work was accomplished without the issuing
afbonds and without increasing taxes on the citizens one penny is a
fr1bute to the economy and honesty of the Democratic administration.
81 Thorough investigation made under the directionsof Governor
GLENN slenced the criticism that others than the INDECENT insane
were being admitted to the prejudice of the poor.
Under Democratic administration there has been put an end for all
tey til believed, to the confinement of our insane men and women
m the. common jIs of the counties.
A party demonstrating it's humanity and tender consideration for
Mseupon whom the heavy hand Of affection has been laid9will guard.
reR against the preparation Of outrages and reeking scandals, like
dose Of DR.. Smith and Rev. Babb, minions Of the Republican rule.