Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-05
New Building 70. Courts.

. New Building for Courts.
The POSTMASTER next introduced Justice
Thomas H. Anderson of the District Su-
preme Court. who arouse much enthusiasm
by his advocacy Of a new building for the
courts. Mr.. Anderson said that while he
was a native of Ohio he felt he had been
finally acclimated as a Washingtonian. In
this connection he related an anecdote
which was sprung upon him at the City
Hall few days ago. A friend met him in
the corridor.
Judge, he said. ''can you tell me how
the law Is divided?'' III E'Hrs7 ssz (
NO" the associate Justice replied.
Well, sir. the law is divided into three
parasitic civil law, tho higher law and the
Ohio law"
II guess represent the 'O-higher law"
remarked Justice Anderson, as the storm of
laughter broke.
The speaker then referred to the beauties
of Washington He said the Parisians had
a great way of saying, See Paris and de-"
while the residents of the capital city could
better say. "See Washington and Twelve
to see 1t again and again. and to enjoy its
courts. Judge Anderson said there seemed
to be q little doubt as to whether or not the
Constitution follows the flag. However that
may be, he declared. the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia follows the flag
wherever 1t goes I'VE have cases from
every state in the Union" he continued, las
well as from all the island possessions. NO
court has such a unique position In the jul
dietary of the country" .5to
Justice Anderson asked his hearers II
they had ever stopped to think of the peril
that daily confronts the people Of Washing
ton as result of the old and inadequate
building which houses the local courts. 1t
Is there that every block of land Is re-
corded where all the deeds and wills are
stored. 1.-THE building Is not f1reproof,' he
said, and II 1t were not for the records
eft T hnk
best feature of the situation. But any day
these valuable records may go up in smoke.
The menace Is too great to be considered.
The speaker asked for the cooperation of
the Commissioners and the business men
in securing a better habitation for the
courts. He concluded by stirring appeal
that Washington should be made and main
tanned as a capital worthy of the great test
people on earth.
Representative of Public Safety.
Maj Richard Sylvester, the superintendent
Of police and president of the International
Association of Police Chiefs was next in
troduced Taking his theme from his in
PRODUCTION as representative of the public
safety. Maj. Sylvester told the story of the
organization and growth of the police as
ISOLATION. which now encircles the globe,
and has brought about community of in
terest between the cities which is invaluable
In the prevention and detection OF crime
Maj. Sylvester also told of the organiza ton
of the bureau of criminal Identification and
of its coming to Washington. He then
spoke of the work going on throughout this
country and in many European countries
In connection with an International police
exhibit at the worlds fair in St Louis. All
the cities have voted an appropriation for
participating in this exhibit, which will not
only include display of criminal impie-
bition and competitive drills and contests
among the men. Washington.st the capital
Of the country. the headquarters of the as
ISOLATION. stands alone In the matter OF no
appropriation. Through the assistance of
friends. Maj. Sylvester said. othe capital
would be represented He asked the CO.
operation Of the business men in enlarging
the proposed exhibit and In helping to
further the international association. From
the applause Maj. Sylvester received 1t Is
evident his appeal will not have been made
in vain.
"The Local Legislature"
Representative Sidney Bowie of Alabama
was introduced as the representative of the
Congress and the local legislature. Mr.
Bowie avowed his friendship to washington
and his deep interest In the welfare and
Identification of the capital. He declared
much was heard Of Greater New York OF
Greater Chicago and of Greater Boston, but
the beautiful" Mr.. Bowie hoped he would
live long enough to see the park plans
adopted by the Senate commission carried
out in their entirety.
Mr.. Wilton ]. Lambert was introduced as
one who could speak upon any topic from
the law to base ball. Mr. Lambert was
heartily greeted. He said he would not
promise pennant winner In base ball this
year, but the team is In the hands OF the
American League and will be good one.
Turning to the theme of the evening. Mr..
Lambert expressed the hope that Represen-
| tative Bowie would take back to Congress-
with him better idea of the needs Of
Washington and q determination to work
in the interest OF the local people.
Mr. G. III. Cobb. freight agent OF the Penn
He spoke pleasantly Of the inconveniences
resulting from the railroad work here and
said he hoped the merchants would bear
with the railroad oficials.
List Of Those Present.