The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-04
OUR EXPOSITION.
The Electric Light :. Preparations,
Notes, Etc., ETC.

A practical test given the Electric Light
in Horticultural Hall proved it to be a
perfect success, and the brilliant effect on
the surroundings was grand in the extreme,
as the light suddenly flashed on the mas
slve pile ofrugged rocks that form the water
fall. They Immediately loomed in glowing
colors of various hue, forming magnifi-
cent spectacular scene. The effect this
light will have upon the water as it rushes
downward and over this great course that
has been built for it is almost beyond de-
scription.
Excavation for the Lake has commenced,
and the shovelers are working rather lively.
The Lake is directly in front of the Cas-
cade, and will be the reservoir for the
water as it falls from the rocks.
Exhibitors are beginning to get their
goods in place on the floor at either end of
Floral Hall, and if the intervening space,
which will be laid out in walks. bordered
with flowers and plants, is finished in time,
there is no doubt the entire Hall will be
in readiness by the opening day. The
large elevator is finished, and in good run
ming order, and the exhibitors assigned
to the second floor of Power Hall are avail
ing themselves of the opportunity of get
ting their goods up. The platform is made
large enough to accommodate a large car
riage.
Magnificent counters and railings for
Enclosures of space are being erected in
Music Hall, mostly of an ebony colQr with
panels inlaid with gilt designs.
The second and third stories of Music
Hall are receiving their displays quite rap
idly, and cases of fine pictures are arriving
and being unpacked every day. The police
force has been increased, and almost every
door is closely guarded to keep out the
crowd and clear the halls so that the work
men will not be delayed with their work.
The stairway balusters are receiving
neat wooden hand-rail and getting their last
coat of paint.
Mr.. Ed Jones was put on duty yester-
day.
The turnsties were being put in place
yesterday.
The ranges for the restaurant were put in
yesterday.
A case of very fine paintings from Spring
field will be here to-day.
Two members of the police force were
discharged for neglect of duty.
Counter-shafting is being put up in Power
Hall for the use of the machinery to be
displayed.
The big engine for driving the machinery
is finished, and pipe-ftters are making
the steam connections.
A lfe-size portrait of Martha Washing
ton has been received from the White
House at Washington.
Mr.. Clemens Oscamp's fine case has ar
rived and will be erected soon. 1t is a
lovely piece of woodwork.
The new offices in the South Wing are
finished, and the officers and clerks will
take possession to-day.
Mr.. Charles C. Cramsey is the able and
efficient Chief of Police, and is managing
his force with strict discipline.
Frank Lorentz, watchman at the rear
door of Power Hall, has very important
place, as there are so many wagons, draws
and people constantly passing in and out,
and there is some one liable to be hurt at
any moment.
The following named gentlemen are ap-
pointed Assistant Marshals of the Second
Division: Thomas Culinan, A. A. G.; A.
P, Longnecker, NJ. NJ. Marks, Adam B. Will
son, John B. Callahan, Thomas Davies, c,
Steinkamp. L. G. Fointz Henry Brockman
and others.
The second division of the Exposition
procession met last night and adopted the
uniform: Black frock coat, black
trousers, white vest, white neck-tie, white
hat, plug" style, standing collar and white
gloves, pink sash, blue saddle-cloth bound
with pink. All members of the staff are re-
quested to order their uniform not later
than Friday morning.
THE MILITARY.
Governors Guard, O. N. G. Headquarters
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 1, 1879.
Especial Order No. 22.]
The Company is hereby ordered to assem-
Bile at the Armory at 2 O'Clock p. m
Tuesday, September 9th, to proceed to Gin
cinnati as special escort to the President of
the United States and the Governor of the
State of Ohio, prepared and equipped to
go into camp at Eden Park. The camp
will be named Camp Jones'" in honor OF
Colonel A. E. Jones, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
L. R. DoTY,
Captain Commanding Company.
G. G. SHEPARD, First Sergeant.