Evening journal., 1921-01-06

attention to details, his forceful per-
sonality have added no small honor TO
Delaware soldiers. His work was that
OF a citizen-soldier and his influence
in military affairs nave added much to
the glory and honor Of our troops at
home and abroad. In the annals OF
our military history, the name Of
General Wickersham will be writ
large. In doing honor to our soldiers,
you will surely remember him. Per-
sonally, think his long term OF faith
ful service should receive material
and official recognition on the part Of
the State
Also The new Acknowledgement, un-
der this new organization, will be re-
quired to devote practically all his
time. In view of this, his salary
should be made commensurate with
the Importance of the work.
WILMINGTON LEGISLATION.
What IS Wimington's interest is
The interest Of the Stale. our only
city has grown so rapidly during tho
past few years that It's governmental
facilities, public utilities and institu-
lions, both educational and civic. are
IN no wise comparable TO its needs.
mere seems to be a growing sense
OF appreciation of the opportunities
afforded and a determination on the
part of her citizens TO secure legisla-
ton TO make possible its realization.
| bespeak the Interested attention and
cooperation Of the rural members TO
The problems presented by our city
associates. Only by a closer rela-
honship can the good Of all be best
realized
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD.
The accomplishments Of this board,
created four years ago, have been re-
markable. Having to deal with the
delicate questions involving the rea-
tiOnship OF capital and labor in the
adjustments Of claims and insurance,
1t is indeed cOmmendable that the
board has the entire confidence and
cooperation OF the public. To so
conduct these affairs, with naught
said but in cOmmendatiOn, Is
worthy record Interesting. too, the
board is now self-suppOrting and will
report TO you a balance for the year
just ending.
FEEBLE-MINDED INSTITUTION.
The commission for the care OF the
feeble-minded will, no doubt, report
to you the progress Of their work
The farm OF over 800 acres. purchased
at a cost OF $4,000, has been con-
lributed TO the state. All the cx-
erection Of buildings and preparation
for occupancy. The buildings are now
complete. a superintendent elected
and this much-needed welfare work
will now be started on a practical
and successful basis.
BOARD or CHARITIES
AND MOTHERS PENSIONS.
The Mothers Pension and State
Board of Charities, organized during
these four years, are both enthusias-
tic in their work. and while official
reports have not been received, their
recommendations viii reveal cOndi-
than ordinary attention. The Board
Of Charities has wonderful possibil-
ties in supervision Of institutions
under lis jurisdiction. The board has
made a quiet but effective study OF
conditions which will be presented by
them later in the session.
FARNHURST.
The report Of the board in charge
0f this work is extremely interesting.
The increased costs Of provisions and
management have made the work diff
ieult and I trust you will meet their
needs for this institution. / voice
only the opinion Of those acquainted
with the work when / say the man
agement Of this institution is con-
spicuous in its efficiency
BANKING COMMISSION.
The new banking commission ere
eated two years ago has so performed
It's work that it has the commenda-
ton Of bankers throughout the State.
| commend the report Of the COM
missioner to you. approving those
features tending toward any strength
cning OF the law, leading to better
security OF our finances A collection
OF our banking laws should certainly
be made for the use Of an inquiring
public.
Following the last regular session,
the State Board OF Education, Recon-
structi0n Commission, Board Of
Health, Highway Commission and
Survey Commission, realizing that
there was no provision for official in
formation 10 an inquiring citizenship
and that their work was all correlat-
ed, met and organized a Clearing
House, with an executive committee
composed OF the chairmen Of the
boards mentioned. 1t was known as
the Delaawre state program. It was
financed by private funds.
The work of the Clearing House has
been that Of information, publicity
by literature and addresses on the
monthly bulletin for the Board Of
Education, a bulletin for State Board
Of Health, History Of State Finances,
Story Of Delaware Roads and De-
velopment 'of Child Welfare are illus
trative Of the type Of work done It
I was an experiment in official informa-
tiCn that the State ha snever provided
/ for. In my Judgment il has been a sue
cess. Reports of the work will be
given TO the public at the close OF this
administration.
/ IN view Of this work / would sug-
gcst some such similar organization
/ be formed by the various official ac-
/ tivities.
COUNCIL OF PUBLIC WELFARE
FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE
| In order that there may be cO-ordi-
nation OF work. and cooperation Of
all Slate agencies engaged i'm welfare
activities, it is proposed that a COun-
/ ell OF Public Welfare for this Slate
be created by proper legislative en-
actment, TO consist of tine chief eX-
/ ecutiVe and one member from each OF
| the boards, commissions. departments.
bureaus. or official committees in
charge Of the following lines Of State
w Ork-health, education, charities,
/ agriculture, child welfare and indus
! try and those minor organ izatiOns
coming under these main heads
In order that the body so formed
shall function actively in studying
ways and means 20 better the cOndi-
| tiOns within its scope, and to arrive
at all practical means Of economy in
] i'm the administration Of welfare work.
a ssho111d no f.nutrir.ad Loss.