Evening journal., 1909-03-11
Thursday, March II, 1909
BLOWING OUR OWN HORN.

He dinner of the Board of Trade this even
ing promises to be the most notable "func-
ton" of that sort that the Board has ever held.
These dinners have become a feature of life in
Wilmington. They attended by scores of
men conspicuous in the industrial and CONNER
cial walks of the city. 1t is a grand gathering
place for those who arc in touch with the prog
and welfare of the city-for those who are
pushing onward to greater Wilmington. 1t is
a good thing to have our business men and our
manufacturers meet upon such occasions.
The dinner this evening, however. will be es-
pecially important from the fact that the Board
IS to have guests OF more than ordinary dstinc-
ton. Mr.. Charles Nj. Schwab, president of the
Bethlehem Steel Company is scheduled as one
of the speakers and special guests. This fact Of
itself is of more than passing concern. Mr..
Schwab is identified with Wilmington. He is
more than a visitor. He is practically one of us,
and the sooner we become better acquainted
with him the better it will be for Wilmington.
We hope that Mr.. Schwab entertains the kindly
mental stirring for Wilmington that the resi-
dents OF this city that are worth considering en-
tertain for him. Mr. Schwab, as we have fire.
quently said, is identified with one Of our oldest
and best liked corporations. For years the Har-
Ian and Holngsworth Company has been
synonymous with this city. The products OF
that concern have gone to the uttermost parts
Of the world. They have added to the name and
fame Of Wilmington.
Fortunate indeed. is it for this city that this
industrial plant, after a more or less uncertain
existence for the past few years, is now in the
hands of strong men, industrially and fnan-
cially. We do not want it to be said of Will
nlington, if the plant goes forward, according 20
the plans of the owners that Wilmington did
not assist in every possible way in the upward
march of this corporation.
We have referred to this matter several times
because VIC think we realize its importance. We
don't know of any thing at this time which would
make more for the industrial progress of Will
mington than the enlargement of the plant Of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Company in order
to build steel cars. We have many and great in
dustrics in Wilmington, OF which the city and
the State feel proud. We want more of them
and we want strangers coming here to feel that
they are welcome. We wish them to believe that
Delaware is good place to live in, that it is a
good place to do business in and that heart
felt welcome waits the coming of all those who
seek 10 engage in legitimate business We be-
lieve that this sentiment which is throughout
Wilmington and which will be expressed at the
dinner of the Board of Trade tonight, extends
throughout the State.
What fine State we have at any rate. What
a desirable place it is, everything considered.
What splendid factories we have in Whining
ton. and what fine farms have in rural New
Castle County, and in Kent and Sussex counties.
What good people live in Delaware. We think
that the more the visitors investigate Delaware,
the better will they like it.
Not only Mr.. Schwab, but other notable per-
sons will be at the dinner. There is President
laLannee OF the National Board OF Trade, a son
of Delaware, and always welcome guest Mr..
Barrett and others will be here. In fact we are
informed that one speaker whose name we have
not mentioned, will say things of value that
should be heard by every business and man
ufacturer in Delaware
The Trade dinner will be not only festival
Of good cheer, but it will be school of instruc-
ton. and for that reason we believe that it will
inspire and cheer everyone interested in the well
fare Of this city