Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-10
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
Democrats of Town Parade
When Wilson Victory
is Apparent
CHEER THE LIEUT..
GOVERNOR ELECT
SPECIAL to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Nov. IO.-An-
ticipating the assurance that Woodrow
Wilson was reelected, President Of the
United States BY several hours. cnthu-
siastic Democrats held a big demonstra-
iion last night in which women and chill
dren did as much cheering and shouting
tas the men Concluding by the returns
being received that Wilson would ulti-
mately win the election, prominent
Democrats early yesterday began plan
ming for the evenings demonstration, is
suing Invitations to everyone 90 Join in
the parade and requesting the residents
10 decorate their homes and places of
business.
A generous response was made TO
both requests and one OF the biggest
tirn-outs for political parade was the
result. The mnrchers formed on Della
ware street and about s O'Clock moved
in parade. a mounted delegation head
ed the procession and among the eques-
TRANS was one man mounted on a white
mule. the nearest approach TO The
Democrat donkey that could be found.
Another mule was also in the procession.
Jhen came the hand, after which was
vfhe array Of men, women and children
Marching in the widest enthusiasm.
Every marcher carried an emblom
Of some sort, either a flag, broom
TO sweep the White House; trans
parency.' "a stick topped with a flowing
bunch Of green tissue paper cut ~
long thin strips, sparklers or Roman
candles. Everybody shouted and
cheered for Wilson. sometimes drown
ing the music OF the band. Getting
under way. the marchers passed out
Delaware street 10 Sixth, and thence
through the principal streets OF the
city. making a complete circuit be-
fore they disbanded In front OF the
armory, at about $50 o'clock. During
their march the paraders stopped in
front OF the home OF Lieutenant-GOv- !
ernor-elect Lew Is b. Eliason and |
cheered him vociferously.
The towns sympathies were strong /
w Democratic or else the residents /
were according the seeming vlctors In /
the campaign the honor they thought |
was due them. for houses and stores |
were generally decorated for the oc- I
casion with flags and bunting. Where
no colors were displayed pictures or
Wilson and Marshall were hung In the
windows and the houses were often /
lighted from cellar 10 garnet. Many |
on the marchers were members OF tho /
local society Of the Ancient Order OF /
Hibernians who showed their delight |
an the apparent victory OF Wilson by
turn out and cheering for him until
their throats we're hoarse.
Edward Proud who was recently
marr ed. entertained The members of
Seminole Tribe. l. o. r. NJ. last night
af~his home Mr. Proud rs a promi
nent member OF the order The even
ing was spent In a social way and at
the height of the irolic The guests
presented h nm with a handsome clock
II IS expected that the new heating
plant being Installed in the Century
Club Building will be ready for use
early next week
A sale Of country produce, fruits. /
cakes pies, jellies bread. biscuits I
etc.. will be held tomorrow by the /
members of Mrs. j. Ernest Phillips |
team Of the Century Club
The meeting Of CITY Council, post /
poned from Tuesday night will be /
held tonight
The funeral of Mrs Ellen REYNOLDS. /
wife Of the late John J. Reynolds. who (
died ina this city Monday. was held
this morning at $50 o'clock al her
late residence. No. 926 Young street. (
High mass was said at ST. Peters r.
g Church at o'clock. Intement