Evening journal., 1920-02-02
HE'S YOUNG
BANK Chief
AT AGE Of 50
continued from as page.


wears ago. when he retired from the
hardware business be had established
and began that Of banking. He was
elected president Of the Wilmington
aud Brandywine Bank in 1888 and re-
NAMED with it-.in that capacity until
Il wss merged with the old First
National Bank and the Wilmington
Trust Company Mr. Capelle thereupon
became chairman Of the board of d.
roctOrs OF the consolidated company
and has beld the post 70 this day.
Mr. Capeles desk 10 the bank at See
ond and Market. is out on the open
noor OF the banking office. lie dislikes
loiged-in Offices and wants 70 be
where he can g.eet callers frankly and
openly, can see everything going on
bout him, and participate in the rou-
Inc work Of the bank just as do the
other bank officials. lie was busy fix
ng up an account FOR two customers
lhls morning when q representative OF
The Evening Journal called. Having ar
ranged matters at his desk for the Gust
omefs. Mr., Capello arose, walked over
70 one Of The bank counters and save
.oms Instructions regarding the trans
action. He didn't call anyone, but did
.he eprand himself.
"Thnks for your congratulations,
said Mr. Capelle, returning 10 his desk.
4 appreciate The good wishes express
sd 20 me Immensely. Did IreceiNe any
ylftse' Yes. a few ! always get some
attle ihings: but the greatest gift ]
receive Is The pleasure of being with
hose low and with whom have been
associated 80 long. and who express Tor
me so much affection in return.
Here Mr. Capelle reached across his
desk and handed the reporter a pad on
which 20 iot down some notes. II was
a thoughlful act and showed the quick
workings OF his mind. Then glanc-
inr at his interviewer, he remarked
suddenly. ~ saw you az the annual
mrcling of the Chamber Of Commerce
lhe other night. Did you enjoy the ad-
dress by Oscar r. Crosby-great, wasn't
itl n dld me good" ne continued, ITO
SEQ Judge GRAY there You know the
Judge Is only a little younger than l..
"By the way went on Mr.. Capeue'
"what do you think OF Earl Greye
statement regarding the treaty and |
Americas part IA the League Of Ma
iionsY That interests me chiefly today. |
Good news. isn't 90? 10 ought 70 clarity |
the atmosphere 40 Washington great |
deal"
Something was said with regard 10
Mr.. Capelle promptly took !
'ip Ole subject With evident interest. |
enjoy smoking very much" he said
c''~.ry ] spoke a few cigars in the
Beard 1ut have had much difficulty
Mrs. ing the kind ! like OF late
ing ton was made OF O report that
M-e Gray smokes pipe occasionally.
Noes he exclaimed Mr. Capelle.
Good. I may do The same yet. !
wouldn't be surprised II a pipe were
be'for than cigars
At this juncture, Caleb NJ. Steward.
Of the bank, came up 10
Nr Capelle's desk. and catching the
irift of the conversation. chimed In. |
Mr.. Capelle Is looking better today |
han ] have seen him In years." Mr..
steward said. "He made me cashier
when he became president OF the bank
10 1898. ! was only a youth OF 2i then.
A lot OF folks thought ] was too young.
But Mr. Capelle inslsied-and here ! am.
when ] say Mr. Capelle is better to-
lay than in many years, | mean that
you should have seen him way back in
1890. when he started for Carlsbad. Ger
many, 10 get back his health None Of
us expected TO see him back again
alive. But he's here and better than
before"
Reverting to his career Mr.. Oapello
that he was born In New Castle
and came 20 Wilmington in isi9-the
same year the gold rush for California
began. lie was with John 4. Duncan's
hardware store until 1860 Then he
bought out Mr. Duncan and started In
the hardware trade on his own account.
Later he incorporated the Capelle Hard
ware Company, and retained active
until 1881.
please say for me" Mr. Capelle con
cluded, that appreciate highly all the
kindly thoughts my friends have for
me on this birthday. Their good viii is
the greatest gift ] can receive"