The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-01-09

who are powerless to help themselves.
and who are deserving Of the most
considerate and the most liberal charl-
ty Of the State.
The policy Of its management is
working steadily and effectively TO
the accomplishment OF distinct pur-
pose-the safety, health, and comfor:.
of the patients, and the treatment Of
their mental and physical needs.
shall communicate with you by
special message on this subject later.
Care fsr Feeble minded and Tubcr-
eulosis Patients.
The frst-hand studies made by re-
rrcsea,at:res CT the State board Ut
charities and corrections throughout
the State have resulted in the discov-
erv of many cases of human need,
human degeneracy, and human inefti-
ciency and waste These conditions
have been found to be due fundamen-
tally to a lack of mental ability on
the part of the persons concerned to
manage themselves and their affairs
with ordinary and necessary prudence
and so to make headway in our MT
ern competitive life.
South Carolina is one of the fifteen
States that have made no institutional
provision for the care Of these unfor-
tunate people who present an econo-
mic, social and humanitarian problem
of peculiar appeal. Neglect of it is
no solution; neglect Will not only be
costly and unkind and, therefore, un-
worthy of the State, but will ineVi-
tably result in larger and more COM
plicated problems. This problem has
commended itself to the thinking peo-
pie of the State as most serious and
urgent. We cannot afford to neglect
this problem. We should act now.
Therefore, l recommend the provis-
ion for State institution for tine care
custody and training Of the feeble
minded; and that this institution be
placed under the control of the board
of regents Of. the State hospital for
the insane. but that it be entirely
separate from the State hospital in
both location and management.
I commend to you the report of the
State Board Of Health. The value OF
good health cannot be estimated III
dollars and cents. The work if this
board is bringing good results. and
should be continued and amplified as
far as is is possible for the means OF
the State to permit. The good health
Of the public is necessary, not only
for the happiness of our people, but
must be considered in the light Of
its Importance as an economic ques-
ton. The results, especially in the
rural communities, have been most
satisfactory, and / trust that you
may provide for its continuance. Il
is clearly a case where "an ounce Of
prevention is worth pound Of cure"
This report on the treatment O.:
tubercular disease is OF far-reaching
importance, and the recommendation
for the treatment Of tubercular pa
tients at the State Park is worthy Of
yo.r careful scrutiny and investiga-
ton. A reduction in the number Of
tubercular patients shows that good
work is being done. We must aim
at the determination Of this dread
disease, and money will be well spent
in accomplishing this purpose. It
is a matter Of public education, and
if the public mind can be aroused,
marvellous results can be accomplish
ed.
Penal and Charitable Institutions.
l invite your attention to the re-
ports Of the penal and charitable In
stitutions Of the State.
State Board Of Charities and CORES
tons.
The work OF this board abundantfy
justifies its creation. BY it's investl-
cations and suggestions, it is leading
the way to enlightened, sane and hu-
name treatment of those who come
under their observation; and it's rec
concentrations deserve. and should
have, most careful and thorough con-
at your nanQS ana mfne.
Confederate Veterans.
The number OF Confederate Veter-
ans in growing smaller and smaller.
These men gave their services and
rasked their lives in defense Of our
homes and State. Their increased
infrmities and needs make it incum-
bent on the State to provide for their
support and comfort in their declin-
ing years.
I again call your attention to the
increased comforts and better care
given within the last two years to
those in the Confederate Infrmary.
I urge that liberal appropriations be
made for their support and comfort.
Insurance.