Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-11-14
GAP NEWS.
Rejoicing Over tho Democratic Victory
Local Happenings.

Rejoicing: Over tho Democratic Victory
Local Happenings.
The Democratic jabileo held at th's
place on Friday evening last by the DEM
OcrNcy of the Eastern end Of the county,
wasOne of the most successful political
demonstrations ever held in the Gap. Del
egatiOns came in from all parts, and many
persons came in from the surrounding
country on foot, the largest mass Of people
being present that was witnessed at . p"
litical meeting here for years. 1t was y
general outbreak Of long pcnt
up enthusiasm, thas transformed our
quiet and staid little village into
a condition Of excitement and 'uprOar
Every Democratic residence was ablaZe
with illumination and presented Il scene Of
dazzling srlendor. The residences of Syl-
vester Kennedy, esq, DR.. A. G.. e. Parkc
and Thos. j. Ma:sh, esq, prominent Inds-
pendent Republicans, We're also handsome
~ decorated by their worthy wives, who
are truo and unlaltering in their advocacy
for the principles of the Democracy. Tho
Democratic ladies Of tho whole village arc
they took in the affair. Tho tO,chlight
moved off abon. eight o'clock. Between
two and three hundred people participated
in it and il presented a fine appearance. Tho
banners and transparencies which were.
carried were exquisite, aud Us Christian
Fox made them he deserves the credit
Tho procession was mar rshaled by VIM.
McIlvaine, assisted by c.mpetont aids,
Edward McIlvaino and Jacob Wise
They marched and cOuntermarche.l
throughout the village to the Rising Sur,
where they serenaded Mrs. Sylvester Ken
nedy, thence to the highest point Oh the
Gap heights where a large bonfire was
built. -
meeting was organized here, JAS. L.
Marsh presiding. He introduced James
NJ. Walker, esq.,, Of Colsralr, who deliv-
cred stirring speech, which was frequent
ly interrupted by out bursts of applause
and cheering. After cheering themselves
hOarse, the Democracy of the eastern end
adjourned, only to meet again in 1884 to
hold another jubilee after giving the
enemy another dose.
Tho New Isallroad.
The work of grading the railroad bed
here is slowly progressing. A vast amount
of loosenetl earth has been removed up to
date, but it will be sODe years before its
completion is seen. They are now
draining the grounds by the means OF
an aqueduct, which il now oeins G1m
structed, and when it is completed, which
will not be at an early day, the earth will
be loosened and removed with less tifii
Guilty. At Eaby's curve large culvGt is
being in the course Of construction j. tho
field where the dirt Il dumped. 1t is :bout
2OO fee: in length aud about 20 feet in
height. John Roller is furnishln: tho
material.
Local Briefs.
Preparations are being made blythe NJ.
T. Sunday school to give a corcertin their
church on Saturday evening, rov. %.
There will lie rccita:ions and chOsc sing
ing, in which the best home talc'i will be
introduced. Tho proceeds are for the4
benefit Of the church.
Rev. Charles JohustOn will ieiiver =
sermon in the NJ. f. church Il Sunday.
evening.
The entire amount OF stock D be sub
scribod in the new national b.k here has
been taken. Further steps toward organ
;.;n% r. v;lI no made at an carlVdatO.