Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1907-04-05
Maryland Day Address.

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Teachers, Patrons and Pupils:
| II is with some diffidence that come be-
fore you to-day, for feel that many oil you
fresh from the books of Maryland history,
already know great deal about our state
| and history.
The object of the State Board of Educa'
ton in designating day to be observed as
Maryland Day in our public schools Is
commendable and worthy one. 1t gives the
| opportunity to the young and inqulring
| mind early in life to center its thoughts ana
| Investigations in finding out about the his.
tory, the government and the resources OF
the grand old State of which we are all
proud to be citizens.
Geographically, we are most fortunately
located. Itappears that the God OF US all
has given us a most favored spot upon the
worlds globe and naturally our RESPONSE
bilities and duties to the rest OF mankind
are thereby increased and multiplied. We
| are here In the temperate zone between par
allels 80 degrees and 81 degrees north lati-
tude and between meridans rs degrees and
| 70 degrees west longitude, where the climate
is delightful, salubrious and healthful: why
should we not feel especially favored IN To-
cation by the God of Nature2
This little Province, once part oil the
dear old mother State, Virginia, founded
by George Calvert, who was succeeded Dy
his brother Cecelius, was named in honor
of Queen Henrietta Maria, Maryland.
Our State though small in area, there are
| few States that can boast of having so much
from Natures bounty as we can, our natu-
raj resources are varied and valuable. We
turn to the picturesque western part and
we find mountains of coal, which have en-.
riched many and have given livelihood u
| thousands; we traverse the grand section
| from the majestic mountains to the east and
| find fertile fields which rival any section OF
the country in development and agficultu.
raj production, and we then come to the
beautiful Chesapeake Bay, expanding In all
its grandeur out before US, teeming and
Astounding with fishes Of many varieties,
and in this fishery industry our old State
probably outstrips all others. Then there
is the more valuable oyster industry, giving
occupation and a livelihood to thousands
of persons, and If this industry is properly
guarded and protected by wise laws these
oyster beds will bring untold wealth to our
State, and the revenues derived from the
proper handling of this industry II devoted
TO the roads of the State under proper regu
lations and the proper authorities will bring
comfort and prosperity to all OF us.
Our agricultural development is equal to
almost any State. Our staples, OF course,
have been corn, wheat, tobacco and hay.
OF course, for some of these other things
are being substituted which are bringing
the farmer a better return, but fancy that
more or less the staples named will remain
the chief products.
The old State Is populated by good peo
ple. Within our veins courses some OF the
same blood which defied Great Britain and
rescued us from the iron grasp of injustice
and tyranny, some of the same blood which
was spilled on many hard-fought battle
field, shed for you and for me by the immor-
tai fathers of our country, shed that their sons
and daughters and the sons and daughters
of their descendants, you and the rest OF us,
might live in land of freedom where we
would owe allegiance only to the God above,
to the laws of our country and to an honest
conscience Right here let us give some
thought, my young friends, let us not for
get those old patriots; II we are patriotic,
we will never forget them; II we are thank
full, we will ever regularly assemble to ex'
press our gratitude to God and them, for
His goodness and their sacrifices; II we yet
feel a pride In them and their grand and
glorious deeds, we will endeavor by all that
in US lies TO demonstrate that we are fit and
worthy SUCCESSORS.
Maryland has produced many good and
great men. We have never yet had Tres
ident, but let US hope the day not lar distant
when we will be accorded such recogni.
tjon. Roger b. fancy, Chief Justice OF the
Supreme Court OF the United States, was
Marylander, with relatives who lived In this
vicinity. IL has been said most any one
could be President under proper guidance;
not every one can be Chief Justice, because
there learning is necessary. Charles Car
roll, of Carrollton, a signer OF the Declare
nj nd n M0rVlan0ef.
There are many names could mention who
have shed luster within and beyond the
boundaries of our old State, but have not
time to mention them. But this brief re.
view would do great injustice did fail TO
mention the hero of the naval battle OF
Santiago in the recent Spanish American
war. This hero, of whom We are all proud,
we believe has never received justice from
those higher in authority, but ust-mlnded
| and patriotic people have CALAMITY come TO
| his rescue in notable vindicatiOn, assisted by
your brilliant Senator, lsidor Rayner. l
refer to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.
Now my young friends, do not intend
| to take up great deal OF your time here,
but wish to say, situated as we are In
MARYLAND, with Its resources and opportu.
mites, which have only briefly recounted,
right here next to the Capital of the Nation,
we should continue to grow and become q
more important part OF the Union as the
wears 90 on. People from all parts OF the
country are coming to Washington and
gradually they are extending into Mary
land for homes and residences, so my young
friends we are from many standpoints for
tunately located, and whether we grow and
further develop depends upon US, you and
all of us. To you who will soon be the future
dependence and security OF the Govern.
| nj
the people and development of the State will
shortly be committed you will be its guar
| dams and defenders the future OF Maryland
| will soon be in your hands and those like
you.
The cornerstone OF enduring government is
the sound character and intelligence OF Its
people, Show me q people who have no
moral character and intelligence and will
show you government where you and the
rest OF us will not want to live, because II will
not be safe. The whole trend in such gov
eminent is not upward and forward, but
hack ward. And most important Is q good
moral character. In It's broadcast sense OF
the term, be always honest. II will never
Justify you or any one TO sacrifice principle
and right for money or for any other In.
ducement. Stand steadlastly by your prin-
ciples and vindicate by your lives right and
ali that is best in lile
SO great 10 the responsibility, my young
friends, OF the teacher, patron and STUDENT
that they are more than all other influences
shaping the destinles and future OF govern.
ment; the patron by home example and
conduct develops the good moral character,
the teacher by example and advice further
develops him along moral lines and in the
matters of education, and the pupil needing
the superior wisdom and guidance Of patron
and teacher will become useful citizen
My young friends, yours, like ours now, 10
the days that are TO come, will not be sllght
responsibility. II is great and serious re-
sponsibility. Free government such as we
live under expects every man and woman
to do their duty and you the future men
and women Of this community and this
State will be called upon 10 do your duty
90 now in these days Of youth and pleasure