Evening journal., 1917-04-30


list in the army. in the navy, in some
movement, somewhere, to serve the
country. But none Of these invita-
lions are intended for him. Some such
course as the following would save
his pride, increase his patriotism and
as certainly accomplish the desired
result:
Invite all colored men. and boys
above a certain age, to enlist as home
guards.
Give those who respond the sem
blance of military organization with
the understanding that they will be
used as guards IL necessary.
Release them for work on farms
or elsewhere for the best wages OBJ
tainable.
Require every man to report at
stated intervals his whereabII and
employment
Use a few of them as guards or
watchmen for public or private prop
erty where such use will cause no
friction.
THE details OF such a plan could
be worked out by experienced men.
/ submit that it seems worth while
to spend some time and effort in
creating enthusiasm among an ele-
ment so large and so necessary in
the successful prosecution of any
proposed plans"
Governor Townsend will shortly
hold conference with some repre-
sentative colOred men to see what can
be done in this line.
Caleb Stabler is doing the field
work for the Council in placing
school boys on farms.
Reports were made by the vice-chair-
mon of the three counties. Former Gov
rnor S. s. Pcnnewil. for Sussex county
reported that Governor Townsend had
appointed committee OF twenty men
two from each Representative district
to arouse interest in the work This
committee will meet in Georgetown
/ some time this week to map out plans
for trying to increase crop productions.
Chief Justice James Pennewill, OF
/ Dover. reported that James II. Hughes
vice chairman for Kent county, could not
be present today. hut would not have
his report completed until the next
meeting.
The work in New Castle county had
! been divided into subcommittee and IN
this way the entire county covered
| These reports. which were submitted by
/ Henry p. Scott. Frederick Brady, Josiah
I Marvel, Mr. Scott for J.. Scott Town
sent. who was absent. were encourag
! ing They showed that in most cases
the farmers arc 60 cooperating with the
committees and will put in extra acre
ace of potatoes. corn and other products
Mr.. Scott made an elaborate report of
tho middle part OF the county from New
Castle hundred to AliddletOWn. where
sub committees have been named in
various localities and much progress has
been made in this way. Farmers in
many of these localities have agreed To
put in extra acreage.
Ono committeeman working under Mr.
Scott reported that the greatest prob
lem on the farms in his locality is the
lack Of proper help in the kitchen to
feed the extra labor. The council thought
this an important matter and will take
the subject up. Il is understood that
trouble is experienced in getting colorcd
women 70 work in the Kitchen.
This letter was read at the meet
ing:
4 "Mr. Henry i. scott
Wilmington, Del.
RESPECTED Friend: At the request
Of our Mr. Joseph Bancroft, beg ia
advise that on 4th mo 18th a notice
was sent to all Of our employees adj
vising them that the company would
set aside certain land for garden pur-
poses. which 1t would pillow and har
row and put in shape for planting.
this land to be divided into lot
25x50 It. All employees wishing It
avail themselves OF the offer were re
quested TO send their names at once.
ITO date we have had application
from 107 people, all in the employ o
the company. and we are now max
ing every effort 10 get the land il
shape so the planting can commenc
at once. In addition to this THE es
tate OF Samuel Bancroft, Jr. hal
opened a tract of four acres whicl
has been given to ten employees 70
the same purpose Applications 70
land are coming in very frequent,
and we anticipate there will be quit
number in excess OF the lO7 re
ported at the present time.
IF there is any further information
in reference to the above matter yOl
would care TO have we would be yer,
glad to give it to you.
, Respectfully your friends,
Joseph Bancroft & Sons Company
Treasurer"