Evening journal., 1892-11-18
EMOCRATS REJOICE.
ig Celebrations at Dover and
Delaware City.
W AN OK WAS ROASTED

IiticaI Clubs Accompanied by Bands
,f Music Participate in Demo-
,ratic Demonstration in Dover-Houses
beautifully Illuminated distinguished
Visitors Present.
ecial Correspondence Evening Journal
DOVER, Nov. 1S.-The grandest and
ost elaborate celebration of political
Ictory ever held here took place last
enng when the citizens Of the town
gether with representatives of every
indred in the county showed their
itriotism and valor by participating in
procession and illumination of the
ost novel nature. Early yesterday
orning, and in fact, on Wednesday
me of the places in town began to show
gns of preparation for illumination
nong which was noticed most promi-
entity the central law building of
ooper & Kenney.
Yesterday afternoon however, extern
We preparations by the citizens of the
)wn were commenced, and by 8 o'clock
lere was hardly a Democratic house in
over but what was Illuminated from
)p to bottom. Among the buildings
nd residences on State street, the dec
rations of which were of great prom
hence. were the Capitol Hotel, James
irk. Central Law building, Culberth
uilding, Dr. p. s. Dawnes Dr. Henry
idrely. Chancellor James l.. WOlcOtt,
enator Salisbury, T. X. Jones.
Looekerman street, the principal
usiness street Of the town. was a sight
d the eve. There were but few stores
hat were not lighted up, aud those that
yere surpassed anything of former cele-
rations. The Bayard House. which
tands on the corner of Governors
venue and Loockerman, was trimmed
With lanterns, bunting and flags, having
large flag strung across the street hoat-
.ng gloriously to the breeze. The illumina-
ions and decorations on the other
treets were of like nature as those Of
Yhe above named On Bradford street
vas noticed the residence of Father
)uigley Of the Catholic church, brilliantly
Illuminated, and over the porch on can
RS We're the words, "And the Next Day
showed
The procession was to have moved at
Z 80 but owing to a delay Of the special
train from Wilmington, which brought
the Young Mems Democratic club of that
city. it did not get started until nearly 9
o'clock. The pageant was over a mile
long The floats used were of the com
ical nature, but they in no way cast slurs
on any one. The different clubs around
the vicinity of Dover were well repre-
sent,d and showed considerable ingenu-
ity on the part of the ones who con
the different banners and floats
The procession was lea by the Demo
cratic clnb of Wilmington and took up
the line of parade laid down by the mar
shals There was no halt or break in the
lines from the time of starting till the
time OF ending On the Public Square
during the procession there was a grand
display of fireworks.
After the procession had dismissed the
entire throng of people, which was fully
s. 600. assembled on he green and in ad
iacent bindings TO listen to the speaking.
There was music by Hyatt military band
and the Dover and Smyrna bands. Those
who made short addresses were Hon.
George Gray. who was loudly applauded
Hon. E. L. Martin, Governor Robert J
REYNOLDS. Hon. J. w Causey and severa
others, who were loudly and enthusiastic
ally applauded.
The best Of order prevailed during the
whole affair, and every one seemed to en-
10y themselves in the true sense of the
word. Thus by illumination and the
firing Of rockets, and playing of bands
the Democrats of Dover and Kent count,
celebrated the result of the most com
plete and sweeping political victory evel
achieved.
No accidents were reported except tha
sparks from some of the rockets. light
ing on the wraps OF some women, ignite'
their clothing