The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-04-21
OHIO's CENTENNIAL.
A Flood OF People at Marietta to
Celebrate the Event.


the Northwest neutrality-suspicious. by |
Prominent Men of the Country.
THIRD DAT. |
MARIETTA, o.. April 7.-Marietta did herself |
proud to-day. This quiet city, so rich in his
torc lore, was never SO thoroughly aroused TO |
the Significance Of its distinguished position In
Americas growth and Its citizens We'd with
each other in giving force and power to the fcs-
tivities. Houses were moro freely bedecked
with bunting and flags than on Thursday and
Friday, and our most eminent residents turned
out IN full force both to receive visitors and to
lend distinction and brilliancy to the City Hail
meetings.
Cincinnatis contribution came in this morn
ing and gave q decided eclat to the whole af-
fair. They had special train OF six cars and
baggage over the Cincinnati, Washington and
Baltimore, brightly ornamented. The ceebra-
tion was initiated ut sunrise this morning by n
battery salute. The headquarters on Putnam
street. near Front, was scene OF great activ-
ity. Pioneers and other visitors were coming
In every minute, and the Reception Commit
tee were exceedingly busy at arranging de-
tails and caring for them. 1t was not later
than nine o'clock when those who were
fortunate enough to secure tickets Of admis-
sion began entering City Hall, where the
oral and musical portion OF the celebration
was to occur. Never had there been any moro
billiant audience than gathered in that build
ing whose interior In honor OF this historic oc-
casou was most beautifully decorated. Flags
of all colors hung In striking variety, and loops
upon walls, on which was emblazoned the coat
OF arms of the States, were displayed on differ
ent sides, and long streamers Of red bunting
were stretched from the center Of the ceiling
The stnge was full of men and women, and the
assemblage therein was particularly noticeable
for the frequency OF the gray hairs OF
the pioneer. Among the latter was
Thomas Porter the son of the last
living survivor of Putnam's party, aged eighty
seven; Phoebe Bryan, born here ninety years
ago; VIM. Collier, Greenfield, o., eighty-two;
William Warren, eighty-eight; T.. s. Mcintosh,
Beverly o., eighty three; Mrs. Devol, eighty
eight; Henry Howe, the venerable historian,
seventy.one; Henry Tanning, ninety. The at
tendance was very good natured, and rs soon as
they recognized some distinguished speaker
they applauded them vigorously Mrs. Hayes
was warmly received whom sho crossed the
front of the platform to q scat, accompanied by
Mrs. Asa Bushnell, OF Springfield. Governor
Foraker and his wife were late In reaching the
hall, and when the well.known features and
manly figure Of the head Oh the State were seen
pushing their way to the front, he was received
with the warmest and long-continued applause.
Douglas Putnam. tho President of the Wash
ington County Pioneer Association, and q
grandson Of General Israel Putnam who is dis
tinguished here from the founder OF Marietta
as wolf" Putnam, called the gathering to
Beloit Wis., who delivered fervent prayer.
The Cincinnati Orchestra gave In its own
treatment Of worthy theme Wiegand's s
America" Mr.. Putnam introduced Governor
Foraker as the chairman of the meeting. His
appearance at the speakers stand was the sig
nal for q fresh outburst OF applause. His Ex-
celency looked tired and careworn, and was
rather lifeless ut first, but soon warmed to tho
enthusiasm OF the event and delivered most
| glowing tribute to the city; the distinction 1t
occupied in American history, and extended a
hearty welcome to all. The orchestra played
First Heart Throbs," and the Governor took
| occasion to speak in the highest terms Of the
share that Massachusetts had taken in the
founding of Ohio as he introduced Senator
| Honr. The Senator was heartily applauded as he
| stepped to the front. For two hours he kept
! the large audience spell-bound by one Of the
! most mastery efforts that his gifted mind has
ever given birth to. Messrs. Sheclel and
| Hahn, Of the orchestra, gave q very delightful
| horn and flute solo. Ex-President Hayes fol-
| lowed with u brief address, and Bernard
| Peters, OF Brooklyn, spoke in q pleasing
manner of the German provinces. The
| orchestra concluded the morning eg-
ercises with Hail Columbia" At half
| past twelve the bells, factory and
| steamboat whistles and cannons were turned
loose in honor Of the arrival OF the May
| flower in the Muskingum Valley one hundred
F! years ago, as General Rufus Putnam wrote
u
| n repetition of the fine audience Mt City Hall
| this afternoon, and Governor Foraker, shortly
after one o'clock gave tho signal to the orchcs-
! ira to strike up an overture. Hon. j. Randolph
| Tucker, the orator of the afternoon, was intro
| duced. Tho distinguished Virginian followed
| the general bent of the whole affair. although
he brought out much historical information that
| was fresh even after Judge Cox and Senator
| Hoarhad apparently cleaned upthe platter
| After the conclusion OF the Grafton of Hon
| j. Randolph Tucker, Governor Foraker intro
| duced Hon. Samuel T.. Hunt, of Cincinnati, In
| place OF Hon. George B. Loring, Of Massachu
| setts, who was prevented from filling his ap
| pontment. Mr.. Hunt made o brief and inter
| esting Speech
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, Of Massachusetts
| was the last speaker.
A salute of thirty.eight guns was fired al
| sunset. In the evening q reception was held a,
| the city hall, at which Governor Foraker, Elk
, President Hayes. Senator Hoar. Congressman
| Tucker. Ex-Congressmen Hawes and Warner
| and other notables were present and met anC
talked with the people who came in. The Gin
| cnnati Orchestra rendered very excellent
programme of musical selections. There
was another chapter in the partisan war be
tween the advocates of the April and July
10 fnctions. at the annual election OF the Pho
neers' Association this afternoon. Notwith
standing the fact that but little moment wa.
placed upon the event. fully one hundred ant
!
that there was to be some fun There was M
doubt but what the friends of the July IS move
ment intended to try and run the new officers Il
possible.
Douglas Putnam presided, and some very
bitter speeches were made. The exposition
commissioners the members OF the Order o
Cincinnatus and others Of the Cincinnati dele
cation, ut six O'clock preceded by band o
music tender0d complimentary serenade Il
Ex-President Hayes and Senator Hoar ut thu
residence OF Douglas Putnam. Esq. Hon. Johr
F. Follett presented the distinguished gentle
men in a few appropriate remarks. Ex-Presi
dent Hayes and Senator Hoar briefly responded
and then Mr.. James Allison, presi
dent of the Exposition Board, invited
them both to be present at the Gin
cinnau Exposition. Both replied tina
they would be glad to accept the invitation
II circumstances at the time would permit
The delegation then proceeded to the resi-
dence OF General Warner, and gave seren
ade to Hon. ]. Randolph Tucker. Mr.. Hal
stead presented Mr.. Tucker, who then mad'
o most happy response. Governor Forake
was next called upon ut the Nationa
Hotel. After an Dir from the band thu
Governor was introduced by Samuel F. Hun
as the chief executive OF the State OF Ohio
The Governor responded In few remarks
and tho delegation returned to their privat
cars. The members arc ATTENDING the reeep
| tion this evening. and will le' Tor Gin
cinnati by special DIN ut mtdn
THEW All WENT HOME