Evening journal., 1918-10-24
THURSDAY, OCTOBER "a, 1918.
A DESERVED TRIBUTE.


A LII New Castle countians will endorse heartily, we
"A feel sure the following tribute TO Henry Scott
chairman Of the Fourth Liberty Loan Committee for
Wilmington and rural New Castle county
TO the Editor OF The Evening Journal:
My dear Mr.. Carter-I cannot refrain from giving
public expression by way Of appreciation and a per-
sona tribute to the perfectly wonderful way In which
the Fourth Liberty Loan put IL glorious
achievement OF which the county and city feel
justly proud
am not forgetfu of the beautiful spirit OF devotion
of the and girls who day after day al
their posts Of duty and whose diligence and devotion
made one feel like Stacker unless he either took bond
OF paused for word OF appreciation All honor 10 their
leader Mrs Nowand and all honor TO the who
faithfully arred by the stuff" Nor is there any dis
position to by the great work done by industrial
plants and merchants and fraternal orders
HE churches, which, through their pastors and commit
tees, pushed the battle to the gates" All did well
But 10 that incomparabe genius for organization
That gracious personality whose optimism and good cheer
and impartial appreciation accorded TO all whether they
did much or little according to their opportunities,
Henry p. Scott large credit is due. His characteristic
modesy and disposition TO accord 10 others their full
mead OF merit served but 10 inspire and enthuse and
enhearten all who In contact with him TO do their
utmost, to go TO the limit Of endeavOr.
And more freely than his faithful hard working
sba at headquarters viii endorse the sentiments here
expressed With the spirit he manifested from day TO
ay everybody at headquarters was on tptoe faint al
times, yet pursuing, not driven but led not crowded
put enthused willing to forego food and sleep TO sup
port such a leader
As the writer came in touch with Mr. Scott daily he
reminded Of what OF Mr. Hoovers stan said OF
the great food conseer 'he just makes you feel that 1t
mas 20 be done not by cOmpusoni not uat you VIII be
marked II you fail but that it would be almost treason
10 fail with leader like him.
The writer OF this inadequate tribute well knows that
the of whom it is written will dsclaim that II is
his due and perhaps wish public tribute had ap
peared But the writer's treasures is the follow
ING little poem beautiful in sentiment and true 10 life
as it is beautiful and will a apology II apology
be needed for this word Of appreciation.
"Nhat of the rope, II Il be not flung
Till the swimmers grasp 20 the rocks has clung;
What of the squirting peans roll,
When the runner Is safe within the goal;
What help in a comrades bugle blast,
When the perils of Alpine heights is past
What worth is eulOgys blandest breath,
When whispered in ears that hushed in death
O. no. If YOU have a word Of cheer, speak IT,
While one is alive to hear"
The word is spoken II IS more than personal word
voices the unanimous feeling of entire city and
county toward the who. with courage undauned and
faith serene and optimism unfang led TO the achieve
ment Of so wonderful victory. ROBT WATT
Dr. Watt is superintendent of the Wilmington District
Of the Wilmington NJ E. Conference. As intimately
associated with Liberty Loan work he had splendid
opportunity to size up the achievements of Mr. Scott
and to place upon them proper value The tribute is
deserved. It will meet with not only countrywide,
but also with Statewide approval