Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
ENTERS UPON NEW DUTY
JUDGE MULLoWNY TAKES PLACE
UPON THE BENCH.
Attorneys and Others Express Cordial
Congratulations - Flowers and
Compliments-First Case Tried.

Judge Alexander R. Muilowny took the
bench in the District branch of the Police
Court this morning. The judges seat was
covered with flowers, which had been pre-
sented by the new judges numerous friends
and former fellow workers. On one end or
the bench was huge floral basket, the
gift of the officials of the Police Court, IN
Guiding Judge Kimban. 1t had a base of
ferns and above were roses, water nlles
and other declicately formed flowers
At the other end of the bench was jar
DINER, filed with most beautiful long
stemmed red roses. There were also several
smaller bouquets. from members of the
bar They filed the court room with fra
GRANGE.
The popularity of the recently appointed
Judge was manifest this morning, in the
numerous congratulations which were ex-
tended him. AS soon as Judge Mullowny
entered the building he was the center of a
crowd of friends gathered to welcome him.
Numerous persons called at his private
office, and later when he had taken his
place on the bench they repeated their con-
EratulatiO
1t was 9:35 o'clock when Judge Mulowny,
accompanied by Judge Kimball, stepped to
the door of the court room leading from
his honor'S office. The two judges took
places on the bench. and then Bailiff Kendig
called the court to order In honor of the
new judge every one in the court room stood
while the crier announced that the court
was in session.
Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given,
the prosecuting attorney in the United
States branch OF the court, stepped to the
bar at this juncture and expressed the SEN
uments of the other officials of the court,
the United States attorneys office and men,
bers Of the bar In the appointment
Mr.. Given's Address.
Mr.. Given said: 1T affords me great
pleasure to appear before your honor, not
as a prosecutor, but the bearer of con-
gratulations and best wishes of the members
Of the District attorneys office.
In sending our congratulations In the
way of flowers. in accordance with time
honored custom, we by them express silent
congratulations. But we wish to add some
thing more to that. Those of us who have
been associated with you and know you
know you as man OF ability and of
true merit. You have taken a position
which, 10 a lawyer, is the highest In the
land We know that justice will be safe
in your hands. and that you viii deal out
Justice tempered with mercy
Also, at this time, wish to present my
personal CONGRATULATIONS. | was associated
with you for twelve years and what
know about dealing with criminals learned
from you. If / can be as fair and as just
you l will be satisfied Just as these
American beauty roses stand at the head
OF class of flowers. so may you stand
out as the true type of manhood and as
Judge"
Judge Mullowny's Response.
In responding to these congratulations
Judge Mullowny said:
II appreciate the remarks just made. bear
ing congratulations, and l will take them to
my heart. especially they express the
compliments Of the members of the bar.
rely on the help of the members of the bar
In the performance of my duties and / ask
their assistance. ] know / will make some
mistakes here, but viii serve only with the
intention TO do what is right and proper.
Like the buds in these punches of flowers,
hope I Will develop. in purity OF thought
and in my ability to do my duty honestly