Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-27
COLEMAN DU POINT
NOW u. S. SENATOR
FROM DELAWARE
Continued from page 4.

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While the exactinR rules Of the
Senate forbid any floral display upon
such occasions, such as the presenta-
tion of flowers on the floor of the
chamber, the Senator'S friends in New
York did not forget him nor fail TO
devise a plan to show their apprecia-
tion of the man in floral gifts. They
had wired florists here TO meet the
needs OF the occasion, and at the
proper time beautiful floral designs
came to the sergeant-at arms Office.
as a token OF esteem of admiring
friends in New York.
General du Pont and a marty of
friends. including Mrs. du Pont and
two daughters, arrived at Union sta
ton in Washington from Whining
ton at 1I.30 o'clock. They were met
by Senator Ball and Senator Ernst of
Kentucky. and were conducted TO the
Capitol. Those who came with Cen
eral du Pont were Mrs. T. c. du Pont
Mrs. Holiday Needs. Mrs. Frank
Buck. Frank du Pont. Charles A. Pat
terson and Mayor lie Roy Harvey.
Friends Looked On.
General du Pont and his party were
seated in the gallery. where they were
Joined by other frief. is frnm Della
ware and other points to witness the
inducuop OF the general into office.
Among those who joined the party
were Ed. III. Colliday. Republican Ma
uonal Committeeman for the District
OF Columbia: Harry H Rillaney.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General:
Mnnay~nr Iffa of hA
and a number OF others.
General du pont. while awaiting
the time for him to take the oath Of
office, watched the proceedings of the
Senate. His mind was evidently deem
y engrossed- for he said nothing TO
hose about him. He seemed just a
little nervous over the approaching
climax IN the realization of his fond
ast aspirations. for he fingered, un-
paper he held in his
1and, probably his credentials from the
state of Delaware. bearing witness
hat he had the right TO become a
He was dressed modestly |
even to plainness, having on a Palm
Beach suit. and he had the appearance
of well-to-do farmer or a thrifty
business man.
Entertained at Luncheon.
Following the brief ceremony in the
senate, the new Senator and his com |
'any were given luncheon by Sena- !
or Bali in the rcom Of the District of 1
Columbia committee. after which the /
'nowd dispersed, Senator .du Pont.
'irs. du Pont and their daughters go- /
ng to the Willard Hotel. where they /
re stopping.
Senator du Pont said before leaving
he Capitol that he had done nothing as
s as a Senator that deserved atten-
ion and of course ne could say nothing
hat would be of especial interest to 1
he people OF Delaware. He said that
e would be in Washington another
ay, when he would go back TO Will
ningfon for a while
have not Yet chosen my secretary I
II done numerous other things that |
must do" Senator du Pont said.
When questioned about the disrrfbu-
ion of Federal patronage in Delaware.
Senator du Pont said that he and
senator BAH were IN perfect agree
nent; that they had agreed in the
sast- we're at present in agreement,
Ind that he believed they would con
1nue to agree in the future He in
heated mat there would be no trouble
whatever ON that score.
Win support Elliott
Yes" ne said Il am for Robert G
Elliott for Prohibition Director Of
Delaware. / shall join Senator Ball
n Recommending his appointment"
As to the collector OF internal reve-
'ue for Delaware.- he said, that mai
es- has NOT yet come up; it ir not yet
ue TO come up, but when ii does. |
enator Ban and / viii take care of |
in any way that viii be agreeable
both OF us, and / hope TO a ma
ysty of the people Of the State"
Senator du Pont has been assigned
D room a2s, Senate Office Building.
-hich was occupied by former Sena-
'r Woieott- His Office was open yes
'rsiay. but no one seemed to be in
narge Of it He will soon appoint his
scretary, it is understood, who will
Ike charge of the office and do many
'rpgs for the Senator IN his absence
rat falls TO the hands of a secretary,
zen as looking after the correspond
noe and the departmental work. /,
In Sprightly Condition.
When Senator du Pont started TO
ave the Capitol. he ended his con
ersation with the correspondent of
very Evening by a hop. skip and a
mp TO get a place in the elevator
nIch was just starting to go down. |
is activity, good hunor and excep-
onal courtesy combined 10 indicate
lat ne is in his fun vigor, both mem