The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-03

| There may have been greater demon strations than that made last night in 1 attestment of the victory of Edward T. Buckingham, by the people of Bridge port but none that signified more completely the hearty good will of a Idemocratic, cosmopolitan populace for a favorite son honored with their con- fdence by elevation to the chief mag istracy of the community. It was the spontaneous outburst of appreciation for sterling young man and indorse- men of what he stood for, in shert the ] emphatic expression Of approval by a people for the splendid triumph and | vindication of virtue
 When shortly after five o'clock, it | became generally known that the Demo- cratic nominee and his entire ticket had been successful enthusiasm be- gan to break loose. Soon manifold extras were on the street. and news | boys, themselves elated over the tri- umph of their friend and favorite. | spread all over the city. making the welkin ring with crys of '.Wuxtrai Ed | die Buckin'h'mN 'lectedi Big landslide for Buckin'h'mi Hip. Hip, Hoorayr Presently as if by magic, great | crowds of people made their appear ance on the streets. especially in the heart of the town. and red fire, tin chimes soon began to be plentiful. As the hours grew, the volume of people. din, and red fire increased apace un- til the whole city was aglow and the enllre pOpuiace almost 1Olneo the ITdy. The young men and lads were natural ly the most ezhuberant and demonstra- tive. but the youth of all ages were very much in evidence Natives intermingl- ed with foreign born. Italians rubbed elbows with Tanks, Slavs with Huns. Irish with Dutch. Catholic with Pro- testant. Jew with Gentle, all in one grand concord of joyous acclaim, one in the spirit of splendid victory. Bridgeport with her vast cosmopoli- tan populace was never so near of one mind, one race, one creed as last night All retoiced-even the blackest of the black. It had been a good fight and the best man had won. Enough Impromptu parades became to form all over town. All sought the common focus of interest. About the first con- tingent to reach the center of the city was a representation of the St. Joseph society from East Bridgeport, closely followed by a delegation from the Pipe club. The Italians from the East Side came in great numbers headed by their own band. Tfn-pan drum corps added to the din. frl Bonfires great and small. in all parts of the city, united in one great glow that must have looked to neighboring towns and cities as if all Bridgeport was ablaze.
 shortly after o'clock the parade. headed by the Wheeler & Wilson band, secured especially for the occasion by public spirited citizens. started up
 
 the hero of the hour. Thousands join ed the march, most of whom were equipped with noise makers of some sort, a liberal supply of red fire and the leading band struck up Onward Christian Soldiers" the marchers Joining in the singing. This was kept up until the mayor-elect's home was reacifed. at the corner of North Main and Wheeler avenue
 A large crowd was already gathered outside and surrounding the house. Within the mayor-to-be. modestly hap rounded by his family and close friends including the Criterion Quartet whose campaign songs contributed so much to.the victory and Harry Frank lin Porter. the Olympic Champion, who had come SO emphatically to the sup port of the Democratic nominees. and worked valiantly for their success. were quietly celebrating the victory. Phone messages and telegrams arrived momentarily. showering gratulations
 Directly across the street in front of the house. at the intersection of Porter street with North Main, a huge stack of firewood had been piled. tow erfng full 20 feet into the air. capped by barrel of oil Just before the parade arrived this was lighted and soon made the surrounding radiant as day almost Around 1t hordes of en-
 
 weird war dance, making the hills around resound with their whoops.
 Escorted by the parade were the other successful candidates. including DonneIly. Boucher, Hall and Thomas. Town Chairman Kenny and all those who had been prominent in the exc cution of the campaign, including prac- tically all the newspaper men Of the city. These were received by MT. Buckingham within. and exchange of congratulations followed Hundreds of other loyal supporters pressed Tor entrance. Six abreast they cowded in sonaIiy congratulate the victor. Tn the front door and out the back the great surging stream of humanity flowed and "Eddie' missed not hand He was in his happiest mood and if the campaign had worn on him he did not seem to show 1t last night
 The crowd outside, gathering volume every minute began to call for Buck inghamr Presently the mooest. young mayor-eIect made his appearance on the front porch. Pandemonium broke loose. It was fully minutes before the cheering and tumult ceased enough to allow him to speak
 He said. in his unassumlng way Friends. fellow-citizens of Bridgeport, this is the hRppiest moment of my life There aren't words in the English language adequate to express my ap- preciation for what you have done for me and I sincerely trust I may never be guilty of anything that will cause you to regret one iota the confidence you have placed in me. I propose to be mayor of all the people and to give Bridgeport the very best administration in my power. Again I thank you"
 Tremendous applause followed liar ry Porter, whose tall form loomed up alongside the mayor-elects. came in for A share of 1t. too. Harry had meg aphone in hand and attempted to or ganize the wild enthusiasm of the crowd. He called out, through the megaphone.
 whats the matter with Bucking- ham?"
 The answer resounded. Hes all rightw
 Harry came back with the usual, "who's all right7'' and the shout re- turned Harry Porter"
 With this Harry exclaimed, "Oh, cut that out." and gave up in dfspair- There was no holding that crowd
 Shortly before g o'clock the parade escorting now all the successful can -T.. erxa sa ~Ns--sa lafN