The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-15

books which apply to these condi-
tons. II the present laws are insuffi,
cient. they should be so amended as
to give the power and means to pro-
vide for their enforcement, 60 that
these conditions may be improved
without delay. .a.n1 ~
Worknen's Compensation Act.
Damage suits for injuries received
by employees all our courts. An in
yestigation of these cases reveals
many miscarriages Of justice. often a
wrong IL done by paying damages
which. are not deserved: often delays
in. trials delays on account OF appeals
work a hardship. and expense to
both sides to the dispute. It seems
70 me in keeping with the spirit. OF
progress and In simple justice, that
uncertainty and delay should be
avoided and a plan adopted by which
regular and certain payments for In
3uries should be made BY employer to
smployee. The machinery for ad.
jnsting settlement Of such cases
should be provided, and I recommend
the adoption OF . .workmen's Com
psnsation. Act providing for the pay.
|ment for injuries received by an en-
ployec on such a basis that the pay
msnt should be. certain and prompt,
and. at the same time. just and fair to
both employer and employee.
National Guard.
The National Guard of South Caro-.
lima, by reason Of the high standard
OF It's personnel. their patriotism and
Loyalty to duty, deserves the highest
communication and support Of the en-.
tire citixenship Of the State. -,
| Will communicate with you later
In q special message on this subject
In the meantime. !, refer you to the
report Of the adjutant general. 81
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Confederate Veterans.
| South Carolina has always beer
proud Of the splendid service and
patriotism OF her Confederate soldiets
The assistance that abe has given "a
these veterans has not been in proper.
ton TO her loyalty and devotion tc
them. The appropriations Rave in.
creased. but this increase IL not n
proportions to- their needs. Their
rapidly thinning ranks reminds us o1
Increased a&tention that h necessar,
to them. It sis gratifying to note tn.
better care and increased comfort.
given. to thoesiin the Confederate IT..
Urinary n tccmmepd to your atten
tion, their Needs. and urge that liber
Il appnorrietions be made for. them.
ssa.s Bsa.A3 4, emr q m o,aritle, snd oorrec
I desire 3t6 commend your. creation
of'this bosfdss 'and ask your considers
ton. In dstail. Of their report, whici
viii reveal the character OF the,,
work. Its value will be more appar.
ent as time goes on, Their work leat,l
the way to- the Improvement OF thos,
amicted, and will lsxd to more hu
mane and proper methods in dealint
with the problems that come under
their supervision. .>:,., >:. ~. ~
urge 'HtAeA Continuance or the ap
preparation hecsSsary for this work
and am satisfied that their accotnplish
ments IN thsse few months JUSTIFY tn,
creation Of this board. The work, /,
necessary for the better and enlisht
ened trsstment Of criminals ana nm
/, fortunates. t14<.
Penitentiary. 3.
i Tho penitsntiary. Under the wis;
guidance OF the superintendent ant
board Of directors exhibits a wondet
ful record in financial success. Ant
shows Improvement Ia the treatn.er,, Ii
Of prisoners. The spirit OF progress
and OF Greater huinaneness In tn,
treatment OF prisoners Il i subjec,
which cannot be nei,lectsd, and whicr
must appeal to our human nature and
sympathy. RS ta -
South Oarohns Industrial School.
This institution. at Florence, ha.
outsrown the expectations Of it's earl,
advocates. Comfortable aocommodas..
tions Is provided there for about one
hundred and fifty white boys. That
institution il endeavorins to take
care OF two hundred and fifty. This
means overcrowded buildings. Its
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