Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 October 1918 — WILSON CHEERED BY CROWD [ARTICLE]

WILSON CHEERED BY CROWD

President Takes Walk After Replying to ®ermany. Washington Oct. 15.—While President Wilson’s decision on Germany’s note was being prepared for announcement at the White House and the §tate department, the president went downtown on a f shopping trip. He drove *to a Jewelry store In one of -the White House giotprt, but walked back UP

Pennsylvania avenue to the White House. Pennsylvania avenue was? black at the time with crowds of war workers Just out of the offices. A great crowd surrounded the shop in which the president was and when he appeared he wgs greeted with roars of cheers. Acknowledging the greetings, Mr. Wilson abandoned the motor and strode off up the avenue, walking alone, but with secret service men to the side g.nd behind.