Evening journal., 1913-05-23
FRIDAY. MAY. %. 1913.
HONELL,s LEE WELL sPENT

MAYOR HOWELL has given to the people Of WI
mington splendid administration. He 30
into the present campaign without any apology for his
presence in the field the Republican and National
Progressive candidate for reelection
The Mayor is on those tickets because OF an
whelmng desire on the part OF the people that be
renominated The popular feeling that he has done
much for the city in single term OF two years that
be should have opportunity TO do more
Mayor Howell has respected the office he holds and
the public has respected him He has done everything
possible protect the interests the people and has
been sincere and consistent in his official conduct
that he has and merited the confidence Of the
munity. That he would have done more II not hedged
about by legal limitations there is no question The
people know that, and they admire him accordingly.
That the Mayor is progressive in his tendencies and
worthy of public confidence and respect s shown
clearly by his since he has been in this city
He came to Wilmington from Trenton in 1882 He
a mere boy. but exceedingly ambitions Educa-
tional courses in the public schools, the Friends
school, the Hardness school, Rugby Academy and
Goldey College we're followed by his graduation from
Hshnemann Medical College in 1895. His commend
able work CT obtaining general commercial and pro-
ressional education not without difficulties.
During part OF the time he was taking his course in
medicine he worked in the office Of the Pusey and
Jones Company and also served clerk in the First
National Bank such work only seemed to strengthen
DETERMINATION
utmost become credit the medical profession.
BY the time had graduated his love for Wilmington
had intense that he decided to make II his
permanent home and field for practice For two years
he associated with Drs. L. and l.. A. Kttinger He
then opened an once Of his in Delaware avenue
and in Few years became one OF the most popular
physicians ia our city.
His first public office was that Of member Of the
Board OF Health He was such good one that he was
rsapponted Early and late he worked to conserve the
health and well-beng OF wilmngtonians His interest
the public welfare led TO his nomination for mayor
By the Republicans in 1911 Mayor j. Harvey spruance
vas the Democratic candidate DIR. Howell fought him
standstiil and the election by a substantial
majority. Since then he has sacrificed his time his
energy and his money for the advancement Of the
public interests He has been recognized generally as
Of the best executives city ever has had.
His personal and professional popularity are attested
BY the fact that he is treasurer OF the Homeopathic
Medical Society Delaware state and Peninsula vice
president Of the Homeopathic Medical Society Of New
Castle county, secretary Of the Homeopathic state
Medical Examining Board and a member Of the faculty
and stan Of the Homeopathic Hospital In addition he
s director OF the Delaware Anti-Tubercuosis Society
director in Holding Company Of Delaware. member OF
the Young Mems Republican Club, member OF Temple
lodge. No II, A. r. and A. NJ, member OF Delta Chapter
No 6. r, A. M, member OF ST. Johns Commandery
No ]. K. T.. past grandmaster OF the A. O. L. W. mem.
Der of Wilmington Country Club, member Of Whining
ton Club. member Of Penn Club OF Philadelphia snC
member of Union League Of Philadelphia since 1896
who make much Of his life and op
pcrtunes in such comparatively short space OF time
quite naturally appeals strongly the imagination an,
sdmiration OF the public It gives him an exceedingly
strong position in political contest such as the one il
which he now is engaged. He will win because HI
deserves 10 win