The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-01

could be discerned the silver locks and
handsome countenance of Judge Saffin,
and the towering figure OF Alex. Hem
derson, his eagle eye flashing like
a calcium light at this magnif-
Gently stern array. On either side
OF these handsome carriages rode as
body-guard the Camp Washington Dra-
goons. under the command of Captain
Dempster, their scarlet jackets aud
blazen helmets flashing In the uncertain
Light. Next in order came the Turnef
Cadets, numbering thirty guns. followed
by the police Captains and Lieutenants
mounted on prancing steeds. In the
rear of these were seyenty-five patrols
men ON foot.
The feature that came in for the next
biggest share of attention, after Mayor
Johnston OF course, was that calcium
light on wheels, which threw brilliant
glare squares in advance, making the
streets almost as light as day, and the
novel effect it created on the dense
columns of smoke from Roman candles
and rockets was exceeding picturesque.
In shadow behind the light marched the
.SinJon Cadets, mastering % muskets.
Col. w. l.. Robinson and his military
stalf, who made the old soldiers along
the sidewalks think of ssye olden time,"
when this kind of a display meant serious
business, was preceded by Brands
justly celebrated band, whose sweet
martial strains resounding high above
the din OF enthusiastic tumult, struck
the ear most pleasantly.
The militia, which followed, was in
command, as a brigade, of Col. Robinson.
They marched in the following order !:
+ First, the Cincinnati Light Guard,
twenty men, at the head ofswhom was
seen the soldierly and accomplished
Captain Chas. w. Karr, who was in his
native element.
Second. Robinson Light Infantry,
twenty men.
Third, Cincinnati Jaegers, thirty-five
men, Military Band.
Fourth, Irish American Centennial
Guard, twenty men.
Fifth, Lyle Greys, twenty men.
Total, 140 men in line.
Some disappointment was manifested
at the small array, but what few were
there did well, and each man looked
every inch the soldier. After the mill
tary came the Lick Run Band In four
horse wagon, then a squad Of torch
bearers.
Several wagons tastefully ornamented
with notices followed, chief among
which were noticed: "George Washing.
ton, Father Of his Country;v sHappy
New Ear" (picture ofa mans earl; ssf776,
| Cincinnati burned wood-1S76 she burns
coal and coke"
Colonel Moore's squad Of thirty news
boys, each bearing small American
flag, then followed.
horses made a fine display, much en-
HANGED by the soldierly bearing of "Pat,
the SOLDIER" on the horse Charley, "a
feet, or, hands, or both-high. In this
squad there were about 100 horseman.
| A military band followed these, closely
pursued by forty horsemen with flags
aud torches. Then came the express
wagons, coal carts, and drays, loaded
with men; large wagon, decorated
with the inscription, s1T7B, War and
| Tribulation; 1875, Peace and Prosperity
/ Another one, in which was squad OF
| men In Continental uniform, the Jim jam
wagon of the Twenty-fourth ward, and
Jake Gardner's wagon, containing what
| he styled the "Fourth Ward Freeze Out
| Club" a blacksmith shopon wheels, and
the Fire Departments three steamers,
| the b's, rs and 6's, closed the show.
THE ILLUMINATION.
The line of march was brilliantly lit
up. The south side of Eighth, between
Elm and Plum, was especially attract
i've In this regard. Nearly all the houses
on Elm, from Eighth to Fifteenth, were
lit up. A perfect blaze of fame was in
| motion during the march.
The prominent houses which were
| ablaZe with light were the Atlantic Gar
den, Heister's, Frank Smith, Dave Ken
dalps, Wilde, jr., Maue's clothing house,
the Gifts engine house, the Gibson
House, the gas office, e. T. Carson &
| Co.'s, the Burnet House, Belps ON Fourth
street, the st. Nicholas Hotel, and most
of the private residences on. Seventh
| from Vine to Freeman.
The "0Yer the Rhinev beer saloons
were all in a glow. The City Building,
on the side fronting the park, made an
exceeding beautiful picture, with Chi
nese lanterns pendant from every win
dow, and The rooms inside bright with
gaslight.
The County Courthouse was worth
| lily adorned, which was done by
Mr.. Armstrong, who deserves credit for
his show of patriotism, as the procession
! did not pass there.
| At last the city became comparatively
! quiet, and by 2 A. M. the bulk Of the
crowd had wended their weary way to
their homes, to dream of this jubilee the
greatest, perhaps, that any who partici.
pated in will ever witness.
| JAMBoREE NOTES.
The cold water thrown by the morning
papers did not seem to dampen any
| body's ardor.
The casualty and criminal list is re
markably short, but the column of de
Ilighted people embraces all Cincinnati.
May our country live to'see maIy re
turns OF this memorable occasion.
Papers and people who opposed th'
Centennial celebration will know bette
next time.
4 Reporters that excel in descriptions 0
bloodshed and riot were not in demand
There was lively little fight at Arm
leder's, corner OF Court and Elm streets
No one hurt.
| Dayton, KY, Covington and Newpor
sent large delegations, and they allwen
i home sober and happy.
ACCIDENTS.
10 o o o o 0 o o o Q 0 o o
i ARRESTS.
Il Gus Parker displayed villainou
looking shooting iron, which he handle
In a loose kind of way, and he wa
, taken in by the police.
One of Uncle john Robinson g men wa