Evening journal., 1907-01-19


Of our farms, thus avoiding the neces-
sity Of shipping and taking chances on
the condition Of the foreign market
and the profits to the producer would
In a large measure be assured.
"nhe delegates from the cities and
towns OF the state are here for a good
plain talk on matters that concern the
welfare Of the cities and towns. each
delegate represents. There is nothing
more educational and beneficial than a
free exchange OF views and experience.
This must necessarily raise the stand
ard OF conditions not only of the cities
and towns but Of the whole state. To
accomplish this do not fail TO keep out
Of your discussions all sectional and
personal differences that so largely ap-
pear not only in our own midst but
l might say over our whole country.
1t is a time for each individual to
Yield in his opinions when it win bring
to the people better results and when
II win better the moral and educational
condition Of the whole.
MY oath of office and my duty to
the people Of the state require me to
see that the laws Of the state are exc
cuted. But 1t is not within my pro-
vince to usurp the prerogatiyes of the
church and press IN the education and
the raising OF the people to the highest
possible moral plane thereby fitting
them to fiji any position in the state
as well as IN the cities and towns there
Of
I'm this world Of trial and success
One must have Of trouble aye far more
than less
To unsuccessful man Il always sticks
For when he's down tbs he who gets
the kicks"
Lift the man up no matter what may
have been his previous habits. Doa't
keep him IN the slums Of political life
or any other life. Make a man Of him
and help and aid him in every way 70
fll any position.
Gentlemen, 1 am wandering from
my subject. / believe 1 was to talk
about Delaware. I don't know that
there is much need say about her. She
Is small, many Of you no doubt have
heard the story Of the man who visit
ed one Of our towns and went out In
the evening for walk. in a very short
while he walked off the state. / don't
believe it's so small, and II our honored
congressman, Doctor Burton. continues
In Office long enough, and has his way,
owe all hope he wild an our creeks and
bitches will become rivers from this
can see how a man might at least
walk overheard.
Most OF you have been all over
Delaware and If you have not you
should go at once. and no matter where
you go you wiz find that delightful
hospitality for which it is noted and
warm hearts there 20 greet you. Few
know of the good things this State pro-
duces. some Of them are the yellow
leg chicken (Which I believe gets ripe
about conference dime), am I right
Brother Parker? The beautiful rosy
cheek peach. choice aples Cthe best in
the world), in fact all kinds Of fruits,
the diamond back terrapin, the tooth
some oyster, the fine fish and also the
delicious hard and soft sheN crabs
What more can any one want? / ven-
ture to say If you should visit our down
state friends you will find tables croan-
ing with all Of these good things in
season. and they would tell you they
are all yours. They all want you to
come and when you do. those lovely old
mothers Cthe true Blue Hens Chickens)
win greet you with such hospitality
that when you get up from the table
you will feel like the greedy boy Of
olden times after he had devoured q
thick slice Of bread covered with mo-
lasses, as II you would bust. ! fear
I am consuming too much Of your time.
see my friend. his honor the Mayor
of our city, is uneasy for fear 1 shall
say something about Wilmington but I
don't intend to. for I see his pockets
bulging with manuscripts and when he
gets through you will be surprised at
the greatness Of the metropolis which
he OFFICIALLY represents. I cannot close
however without congratulating our
hosts the Council Of Wilmington and
the Board Of Trade OF the city, for
having brought together in convention
the REPRESENTATIVES of the cities and
towns of this state and when I say 1
know this will do great good, ] feel
confident that voice the opinions not
only Of all those present here tonight
but also those Of the people Of dear
old Delaware.