Evening journal., 1905-09-15

his bluff and genial manner. II would
have taken but little effort on his part
to have secured a reelection II ne had
desired it. General Manning Is the
only national commander that has se-
90. > a second election to the office Of
lnation4' commander.
tDECORA- .ONS WERE BEAUTIFUL
In the mater of decorations VIII
mington people did themselves proud
and thousands of dollars were spent
for flags and bunting. The display
of c. +. Rudolph was most elaborate
innd consisted of an array Of war relics
that any museum would be proud to
own. On the front of Willard
Springer's cafe on west Fourth
street is a picture Of former resident
Lincoln enclosed in handso ie black
frame entwinel about which are the
national colors The picture, being
the only one thu displayed. mas at
tracted much attention. The idea
was conceived by NJ. Fu ,ner.
Samuel Hawkins has ca interesting
historical display in the window Of
his cigar store at No. 61O Market
street. 1t comprises the flag Of Cen
eral Thomas A. Smyth. second corps,
second division. third brigade Of the
Union army. The display includes a
bugIe that sounded the calls in the
First Delaware Cavalry, the sword
and spurs of a Delaware officer in the
war a sword of a Confederate officer
captured by a Delawarean. a Confed-
crate canteen taken at Lookout Noun
ltain and a Confederate gun taken
from Fort Fisher.
!
other things part Of the equipment of
Lieutenant A. H. Shaw of the Eighth
Delaware Regiment a flag that was in
the line Of battle at Appomattox and
a piece Of the apple tree under which
General Lee formally surrendered.
In the window of Snellenburg's
store are displayed swords and part Of
the accoutrements Of General Thomas
A. Smyth during the war. In the
window of William II. Moystin. No.
S31 Market street. photographs of Gem
eral s. f. DUPONT and General Phil
Sheridan are shown.
Many other places were also hand
lsomely decorated including the Clay
ton House Hotel Wilmington. the pub
lie buildings. fire houses. City Hail.
theatres and business houses. The
I IttlQtItt OA AfNAtldA JalAt0 ar NJ
Postles at which General Manning
made his headquarters. is covered
from steps to roof with a mass OF
bunting and flags and made beauti-
full appearance. Market street dur 'ng
the encampment presented an appear
ance such as never seen before and
Everyone is praising the efforts of the
people of Wilmington to make it a
most attractive city.
ON SIGHT SEEING TOURS.
Visitors remaining in Wilmington
to-day will go on sightseeing tours to
different places. The business session
lheld yesterday afternoon prevented
many from taking outings. Trips to
Fort Delaware and Fort DUPONT are
popular with many of the veterans
land numerous parties have taken ad-
vantage Of the opportunity TO view
the fortifcauons guarding New Castle
lWnmington.. Chester and PHILADELPHIA
lOmcers and enlisted men at the fortl
lextended a cordial welcome 70 ths
veterans and We're only too willing e
point out the objects OF interest.
Others have availed themselves oi
1.-THE opportunity to take free river rides
between this city and Philadelphia.
The Irish American Association
Hast evening rendered a pleasing re-
ception to the veterans in its hall on
French street. between Sixth and Sew
enth. and the affair was well attend
ed. There was a concert by an or
chestra. speeches were made by sew
eral and refreshments were served.
DECORATIONS TO COME DOWN.
- .,.tit -, .,o,,s.-,1 dave l,afora tha decor.
ations along Market street will be taker
down and those who visit Wilmington to-
morrow will be able TO obtain a view OF
what Wilmington has done in the way
OF welcoming the old soldiers. The arch al
Second and Market streets viii remain
In position for some time yet.