The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-01-13
National Guard.

National Guard.
''The National Guard of South Car
olina, by reason of the high standard
of it's personnel, their patriotism and
loyalty to duty, deserves the highest
commentator and support of the en-
tire citizenship of the State.
81 will communicate with you in
a special message on this subject. In
the meantime, refer you to the re-
port of the adjutant general.
Confederate Veterans.
South Carolina has always been
proud of the splendid service and
patriotism of her Confederate SOL
diers. The assistance that she has
given to these veterans has not been
in proportion to her loyalty and de-
votion to them. The appropriations
have increased, but this increase is
not in proportion to their needs.
Their rapidly thinning ranks reminds
us of increased attention that is
necessary to them. 1t is gratifying
to note the better care and increased
comforts given to those in the Con-
federate infirmary. | commend to
your attention their needs, and urge
that liberal appropriations be made
for them.
State Board of Charities and Correc-
''f desire to commend your crea-
ton of this board, and ask your con-
sideration, in detail, of their report,
which will reveal the character of
their work. It's value will be more
apparent as time goes on. Their
work leads the way to the improve
ment of those afflicted, and will lead
to more humane and proper methods
in dealing with the problems that
come under their supervision.
II urge the continuance of the ap-
preparation necessary for this work !;
and am satisfied that their accom-
plishments in these few months JUS
| tify the creation this board. Their
| work is necessar, for the better and
enlightened treatment of criminals
and unfortunates.
Penitentiary.
| t'The penitentiary, under the wise
guidance of the superintendent and
board of directors, exhibits wonder.
| full record in financial success, and
shows improvement in the treatment
of prisoners. The spirit of progress
/ and of greater humaneness in the
treatment of prisoners is subject
which cannot be neglected, and which
must appeal to our human nature and
sympathy.
South Carolina Industrial School.
ssThis institution, at Florence, has
outgrown the expectations of it's ear.
ly advocates. Comfortable accomnno
dation is provided there for about one
hundred and fifty white boys. That
institution is endeavoring to take
care of two hundred and fifty. This
means over-crowded buildings. . Its
needs are apparent, and l commend
it's report to your careful thought and
consideration.
Board of Fisheries.
s'The work of this board, during
| the year, has been hampered by limit.
ations placed upon them by legisla'
tive enactment. Il call your atten'
ton to their report, and the suggest
ed changes which will enable this
commission to carry out its mission
and make the fish and oyster indus
try in South Carolina a great and
| growing one.
The State Board of Health.
''The work of the State board o1
health deserves high commentator
and I suggest a careful consideration
of their report by the general assem-
bly,.
''Their budget for the coming veal
does not ask for an increased appro
priation, except for an appropriation
of s4,6S7.5O for community work
If this extra appropriation is granted
the International health commission
will contribute an equal amount; and
with this money the State board Of
health will be enabled to initiate
work and supply health officers te
lead our people to take such precau-
tions that will prevent the spread
of typhoid fever, hook worm, tn ber:
culosis, and other diseases which now
afflict the State and produce such g
high percentage of death rates.
''The death rate in South Caroline
from typhoid fever is 316 to the 100,,
900. Some cities in this country
have reduced the death rates to 20
to the 100000 as a result of these