Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-29

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department looks after the health OF
the school children. sees that the
school houses are properly construct
ed aud ventilated: furnishes sugges
tons and information as TO the health
OF the school children and their phys
ical development. II is equipped To
study the inroads OF new and danger
Gus diseases and 10 sec that the state
is protected from inferior and un'
wholesome foods. II tries 20 prevent
the pollution OF our waterways. and
compels the railroad authorities and
those in charge OF public places to
furnish pure water to the public. IL
is equipped to tight tuberculosis. and
has established a tuberculosis colony
where II can receive at the lowest cost
those suffering with this dreaded dis
ease and give them the most scien-
tlfc and modern treatment. Ii has
created department OF bacteriology
with most thorough and scientific
equipment, where all physicians
OF the state can have tests
made. free of cost, In order 10 as
certain whether persons are suffering
with tuberculosis, typhoid fever or
other germ diseases.
An epileptic colony has been Great
Cd" the governor said, with little
cost TO the state. to segregate the
insane and the epiletics.
AN insurance bureau has been ere
ated. without cost 10 the state. but
run by assessments upon the insu-
rance companies, to prevent fraudu-
lent companies doing business in this
state. IN order to protect the insuring
public. and also TO prosecute incen-
diaries. A corporation commission has
been created, which requires state
banks tc make quarterly reports. and
10 prosecute all officials who make
false reports. II compells all rail-
roads to make connections for the
convenience OF the travelling public;
to locate depots where needed. 20
make them commodious and suitable;
to classify and regulate freight rates
with the state, fix passenger rates;
and hear all complaints and grew
ances against railroads and trans
portatiou lines. and II necessary ex-
tend prompt relief.
A geological survey has been Gre
ated. and there Is now being made
splendid scientific survey OF the
minerals Of the state. A handbook
on minerals Of virginia has already
been published. which is considered
enc OF the finest In the United States.
"A board OF charities and correc-
lions has been created. with power
to inspect all jails, almshouses. asy-
lums and other institutions. both
public and private. In order 20 see
that they have sanitary conditions
and that the inmates are properly
treated.
within the last two years the
railroads OF the state have been forced
to reduce their passenger rates from
3 cents to l-2 cents per mile. and
TO place on sale at 2 cents a mile.
mileage books, for the convenience OF
the travelling public.
These are but a few of the pro-
gressive policies inaugurated in this
state by the Democratic party, which
have given new life and vigor to
Virginia In every direction. and put
her on the pathway OF progress and
material development.
"All of this has been accomplished
and the rate OF taxes on personal and
real property In this state reduced
from 40 cents to IS cents on the
hundred dollars"
Answers Republican Charges.
Governor Swanson next proceeded to
answer the Republican charges In
connection with the increased expen-
ditures of the Democratic party. On
this matter he said:
"Sirs, the record Of the Democratic
party in this state is so replete with
splendid achievements. with good re-
suits accomplished. that the Republi-
can party dare not assail 1t directly
and specifically. and only attempts 20
do vaguely. by saying that its admin
istration has resulted in increased ex-
penditures OF public money.
"Complxint Is made OF the increased
expenditures from 1903 to 1908.
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