The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
JUDGE !, R, HUNDLEY APPEARS ON BENCH. Makes Short Address to Bar in
 Court Room GREETED WITH APPLAUSE Fixes Dates for Holding Court, But He Withholds Decision as to the
 Time for Converting
 In the Fall.
GREETED WITH APPLAUSE

Promptly at Il o'clock yesterday morn ing Judge Oscar R. Hundley. the newly appointed federal judge of the northern district of Alabama, entered court and took his seat on the bench. His entrance was the signal for all present in court to rise and remain standing while he ac- knowledged the court=sy.
 Without any preliminary remarks Judge Hundley handed sealed scroll to United States Marshal Pope Long and asked him to read 1t. The marshal, in 8 slow and solemn tone of voice read the commission by which Judge Hundley was appointed and which was signed by President Roose- welt. At the request of the judge he also read the oath administered by the judges of the United States supreme court in which he pledges himself to support the constitution of the United States and ad- minister it's laws to rich and poor alike without fear, favor or affection.
 Judge Hundley asked that the oath be inscribed on the minutes of the court.
 Turning to those present and speaking in most impressive voice Judge Hund- ley addressed the members of the bar, asking their assistance in the discharge of his duties He said:
 Gentlemen of the Bar.
 The act of Congress creating the of flee, upon the duties of which am about to enter, provide that after appointment the judge thereof shall reside in the city of Birmingham. I take this occasion to say that l became resident of the city of Birmingham last night at 47 minutes after 1 o'clock. l should have become n resident of the city of Birmingham one hour and fifteen minutes earlier, but that was not my fault, but the fault of the railroad
 'If you will bear with me a very few moments, gentlemen, I feel that 1t will not be inopportune for me on account of the notoriety attending the recent con test for the office which | now hold to say that concede the right to all men to differ with me, to criticise me if. need be, and it is but natural and proper that With the. multitude of candidates there should have been at times criticism en- gendered no doubt by the enthusiastic support naturally given by warm friends, but l want to say to you now that as God knows my heart 1 shall from this moment forget all of the unkind and un truthful things aid about me from what ever source they may have emanated, and in future as judge of this court there snail not dwell in my heart the slightest unpleasant feeling for any one.
 Address to the Bar.
 Gentleman of the bar, you are one Of the strongest arms of the court; with out your sympathy without your assist ance and generous aid one of the arms Of the CO1Irf uyfII I- l ask you to lend me your aid in the administration of justice
 TO the press of Birmingham who have editorially so kindly referred to me I want to say that the press is another valuable arm of the court. because so freauently 1t moulds public opinion eithee Tor or against the cause of justice, and I hhoW that the press of Birmingham will lend me their cordial aid in seeing that Justice is administered in an eyen-ba nded manner
 My Friends, it may be surprising to you to learn that never in my life did [ mention to President Roosevelt the fact mat l desired to be federal judge until last Tuesday morning had no ac quaintance With the attorney general ana nad not the distinguished pleasure of meeting him until last Monday, when 1 went to Washington in answer to n tele- gram rom him. l preferred to leave the matter Of my appointment to this l,ieh oince to the unerring Judgment of that great American, Theodore Roosevelt and to rest my claims untrammeled by any personal solicitation on my part. for | ieIt It to my friends, and those of the peheh ana bar Of Alabama, many of whom nad known me in the school room at ths bar, and in the halls of the legislature of our state. l preferred I say, to leave If to them to present my cause.
 Ana now, gentlemen, I am going to assume the duties of this office and I am proud and happy to be indeed and in fact a resident of Birmingham. I shall Im ihediately, as soon as I can, with due justice to my business affairs. proceed to erect a residence in your city. I want to be one of you.
 And now in conclusion, gentlemen let me say as l said elsewhere, that ask the aid and assistance of the har. and God knowing my heart, l shall administer the duties of this office without fear or 1aVor and with malice towards none, and good will towards all"
 Greeted With Applause.
 At the conclusion of the judges address he was greeted with enthusiastic ap plause.
 'Ozez, Ozez, Ozez. The circuit and dis trlct court for the northern district of Alabama is now open for the transaction Of business God bless the United States and his honor, the court" With the an- nouncement delivered by Marshal Long preceded by rap of the gayel, at which all present arose, and, followed by an- other rap, at which all resumed their seats, the court was officially opened and Judge Hundley was in harness
 Judge Hundley then announced that court would be convened at Huntsville on Wednesday, April IT; at Birmingham on Monday, April 22; again at Huntsville on the first Monday in May and again nt Birmingham in the second week of Sep tember for a two weeks term It was announced that criminal cases would be taken at the April term.
 Busy Day for Courts.
 In response to an invitation to anyone who wished to offer q suggestion Attor- ney John F. Tilman said that although the docket no doubt was crowded, he was still of the opinion that very little could be done during the months of July, Au- gust and September. He referred to the fact that the state courts are practically in session for nine months in the year. and that rest was neces- sary. Attorney Walker Percy expressed similar views upon the subject.
 Judge Hundley said he would be glad to confer with the members of the bar and make such arrangements as would suit all parties.
 Judge Roulhae suggested that the petit jury be drawn for the term beginning April 22, which order was made.
 Petit Jury Formed.
 The following petit jury for the term