Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-19
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than an hour waiting for The men 10
pass. At the street intersections the fire
companies had stationed their engines
and as the parade passed their bells and
sirens were sounded, the din completely
drowning The music OF the bands. In
The windows of the office buildings and
stores men and women crowded 10 APP
plaude and there was a complete cessa-
ton Of business until after the parade
had gone.
The Nationals had ample proof OF
the spirit of the people Of ihe city as
they stepped along TO the lively music
Of the bands. They were applauded
and cheered all along tlie lire. Many
people stood with flags aloft and many
OF tho men doned their caps as they
marched past lhcm There were fully
as many people ON the streets 90 see
the contingent go away today as there
were two months ago when the atty
sent away IFS FIRST big quota 90 Camp
Dix.
There were many pathetic scenes
enacted and some 'of the men Them
selves We're objects OF more than usual
pity. They were poorly clothed and
shivered IN the cold air while waiting
for the parade 10 start Army under
I clothing, uniforms and overcoais no
doubt will be welcomed by them, FOR
the garments will be warmer clothing
than some Of the men have enjoyed
for a long time. Many of the men
had their sips and bags. and their
friends provided a wagon 90 haul these
10 the station for lbem Many. TOO. car
RED bundles under their arms. These
in most clses contained food. for rela-
tives had seen that they were not lack
ing In "eais" before they started navy
AZ the French street station the
women Of the Red Gross had stationed
themselves with great piles OF supple,
for the soldiers. Every man was given
la comfort bag which contained writing
lpaper and envelopes and pencils SAFETY
razor and complete shaving outfit, fuc'
towel, soap, candy, cigars and cigar
cites and "a housewife a complete
sewing kit In addition. 90 these, nycr3
Imam was provided With a hand-knltiel
sweater. This generosity srcuied u
l0verWheim the poiored Nationals Mhel
they burst upon the platform and bal
the bags and sweaters thrust into ihei
arms they gasped and looked in open
leyed establishment. The shower Of PRES
enis appeared 10 oyerwhelm them, an'
lmany Of the men appeared % hl
doubtful 40 first as 10 whether ihe'
should take them. But the womei
forced the presents upon each man
, and they were rewarded by seeing
? broad smile of thanks and apprecia
J Ati0n spread across each face. Mte
1.-The ifiin had been loaded the wome
q went through tic cars 90 sce tina
/ every man had gotten a hag and
- Tue station was crowded by tn
!, friends of the soldiers. Tho police ha
] 10 battle with them "a make passage
d way so the line could get TO the trail
y Platform. Mothers and sisters wept a
: they said farewell 30 a son or hroth'
4. and there were many pathetic scent
~ OF leave taking The crowds remain'
p until the train pulled out and the
~ was a wild cheer from the men wh'
they col going. They seemed 10
anxious 10 get 10 their cantonnent al
D.. 10 be settled in their new routine
!, life
y. The special train carrying the 81
W diers 90 Camp Dix came from Geore
10 town. Sussex county contributed
men. Kent county sent 10 and rul
y New Castle county sent ~, who car
p from Newark Their special was q
d. tached 90 the cars on which ihe W
q mington men were ridlng. In Phil
delphia the soldiers viii march 10 o.
~ Market street ferry and cross
camden. from which place they wl
=, board another special train for Can
- Dix.
= There was a long delay In getting q
=, special train started from here. ~
u soldiers were due 10 leave at iO'
= O'Clock. but The special train carryir
u the men from down the State did M
reach the French street station INT
1918 o'clock The combined speci
after being made up here pulled out
e.. French street station at 1928 o'clock.