Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-02-02
&. 5. CAPELLE
IS IS, SPIRIT
STAYS YOUNG
tcOntInued From FIr,t P.r.l

ANNNtuueo IFom fIN FArsl
inr one minute he would be per-
sonally thanking callers for congrat-
ulstions; the next answering con-
grs,ulatory messages over the tei.-
phone. and then retiring for = few
minutes IN the directors room 20
discuss some banking or other bust
ness matter with clients.
/ Atop his desk stood two baskets
/ Of flowers One was presented to
/ him by the employees OF IN. Second
street bank. the other by Samuel
!. Wright. Newark. longtime
/ friehd.
How am - How do 7 feel7 what
do I think Of business" Mr.. Capelle
repeated IN response 20 questions
put 70 him nv representative OF
I The Evening Journal
We'll. nrst, please let me tell you
llttle story. II IA short. 70 Is beau
tiful. and II IL 20 appropriate 70 me.
I think II IL something OF chest
nut TOO, because have told 70 sew
ersl times a. dinners and other
gatherings.
About two years ago IN 81. An
drew's Church. ] heard Bishop Cook
tell how John Adams. second Pres
ident N the United states. was met
one day ny friend. who inquired
~ 10 his health. Mr.. Adams re-
piled.
This house IN which I dwell Is
going 10 decay. II will not lastl
much longer. for % cannot. but a.
FOR John Adams his spirit l. young
and strong. John Adams. thank I
YOU. l. we'll and good. II 10 only .
tho house In which John Adams re- 1
sides that Is decsying
Vow" continued Mr.. Cspslle,
''just substitute my own name for
John Adams. and you have my feel
o. gs today.
had not" began the interviewer.
Wait a minute" said Mr. Capelie
and then maybe Will talk about
business. want TO toll you enoth-
or pretty story FIRST.
DO you know Miss Elizabeth NJ
Bullock. ~ The Evening Journal ,"
Tn. interviewer acknowledge that
he did.
"All right. then. Now year sEo
last summer called on Colonel
Carter. editor or The journal al his
office While I was there Miss
the social editor. offered 20
help me down the stairs, which are
steep. accepted the offer and
while We were descending the stair
way che remarked that her own
birthday Anniversary fell on February
? IKE my own.
Last year We exchanged greetings
by telephone and yesterday I sent her
some flowers. and che has sent me q
beautiful birthday card. Isn't that
splendid? She also has accepted an
invitation 70 Join a little "a mily party
at my home this afternoon. That's
splendid. too.
How is 20 have lived 10 he sol
know. I have merely tried 10 take
rood care OF myself. that Is about
~. I think Yes. still smoke
igars. but not ss many as formerly.
IN tell YOU frankly that I'm not ,
ute as good as used 10 he. nv :
rearing and sight aren't az keen.
sut then have had lots OF fun IN q
ny time" q
As for Mr. Capelle's hearing. Il -,
as noticeable he was able TO hear :.
n ordinary conversst on without es- q
eciAl difficulty. and az for his eve ~
ght. when a clipping from the >,
ournsl telling OF his birthday a year l.
90 was handed him. he read Il ,
.ithout apparent trouble.
But how about business condl-
on. the interviewer reminded.
"Oh. yes" reiolned Mr. CspeIle.
Let mo see. two years ago said
nat business was long wav or
.om turn nR tho corner N pros
gritty didn't 7? And = ysar ago r.
IA YOU still could see no turn OF q,
he corner =,
To-day think business r. I'm .
owing. But the Improvement will ~,
gradual and not as fast a. some
,ople seem 10 think. II will i'm "
owe somewhat spa sm odlcallv. too. :,
ID you don't want 10 mistake sud
N rises az meaning fun prosperity .,
.s returned. for there will be drops J
counteract part % the rises
Except for receiving congratula- M
~ calls. Mr. Capelle Is spending ~,
day IN accordance with his eds 80
M He was az the bank early this W
orning. and at 1880 motored TO ~
s home. 1904 Delaware avenue,
d lunched with his family prompt
at /. as IL HE habit. He expects T."
be at the bank again this after ~.
on until 4. and then will return 20
me for the little party" as he 'n
pressed 10. in honor OF his birth ="
A. the interviewer aroe. 10 de- M
r.. Mr.. Capelle shook hands ca
-erfully. and with eyes twinkling ne
marked: "a,
We'll. ! trust shall see you II
ain this day next year--and often ..
n YOU can get in TO see me" "a
en- he turned to business matters ~
Mr.. Capelle was born in New ~
stle on February .. 1885. lie ,"'
ne TO Wilmington In 1s49--the u,
ne wear as tho California gold ~
obtained position in
I'M 4. Duncan's hardware store. 'I'
1850 he bought out Duncan and yea
ragged in business for himself
Ter he incorporated the Capelle
rdware Company. which he ac-
Ely managed untl 1881. sH
n 1883, Mr. Capelle was e'-cted OF
sident OF the Wilmington and SIN
lndywine Bank. which Office he use
ID until that bank was merged ch'
h the old First National Bank. nei
Wilmington Trust Company. drf
,r no Vas made chairman n tho or,