The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-07-14
THE MONSTER PARADE.

n Long ana MaSnlHcent Line OIL beautiful
Flonts-An Historical Apothcosis of the
COuntry's Growth--Military, Fire Departs
ment. Civic Societies and Merchants Dis
play Present u Magnificent Sight.
While the history of local parades tells Of
many wonderful ones they all pale before that of
to-day, which celebrated the opening OF the great
Centennial Exposition as the candle before the
wondrous illumination OF the electric light
The elements favored 1t, u heavy shower Of
rain having fallen three hours before it moved
which served to cool of the atmosphere and
tighten the trials and tribulations OF those in
line.
Tho time for marching was set at halfpast 2
O'clock but 1t was an hour after that before the
signal was given to start.
This delay was due to the slowness OF many
OF the companies, floats and staffs in reaching
the point of rendezvous and the failure of near
ly every body to take their properly assigned
positions for formation.
Grand Marshal Amor Smith, Major vandgrift
and the superintendent OF the Pageant, James
P. Love, were kept very busy Strengthening out
matters. but when they finally did unravel the
perplcXng mixture the parade proved bril-
liant one. It was highly interesting from begin
ming to end,and was especially attractive for the
vnregated nature OF its composition There
was something Of every thing, and nothing had
been overlooked to make 1t acceptable to all
creeds and fancies.
Itwas full OF study; and showed to most
convincing degree the grand development OF
the country whose one hundredth anniversary
1t was helping to celebrate.
And what n generous reception awaited It!
The streets along which 1t was to pass for
hours before 1t took up its Advancement were
packed with crowding but good.natured masses.
Pedestrianism was difficult over those thor
oughfares after one O'clock and some parts
of the city tho vigil was maintained un-
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was an enthusiastic and patriotic gathering,
and the people treated the various features Of
the parade with most generous and long con-
tnued ovation. Especially was 1t impartial In
its plaudits, and men, women and children
showered cheers and triumphant yells upon the
procession from beginning to end. The distin-
guished guests were the object OF most jubant
outpourings, and Governor Foraker, Senator
Sherman Governor Gray, OF Indiana and Mayor
Smith, especially.
The decorations fully exhibited the patriotic
spirit OF the people, for the city was given up to
flags and bunting. look down the long limo
Of the streets saw naught but waving banners
and fronts OF buildings concealed by seas OF
bunting, streaniers, Chinese lanterns, etc. 1t
was the most liberal ornamentaton Cincin-
natl has ever done, and has never been sur
passed by any city. No house was too small or
its inmates too poor that it did not sport flag
or piece OF cloth Of some sort or color. Lofty
buildings were fairly hid by the mass of bright
tinted streamers that hung from roofs to its
basement, and the National colois were hung
from every window. Private residences were
rich In the wealth OF their remembrance OF the,
event being celebrated. Immense flags were
flying across the streets In every direction, and
numerous magnificent arches were constructed
across various points on the line.
There were many commendable features In
the parade worthy OF especial note, and one OF
those was the magnificent appearance OF the
fire department, whose engines, hook ana lad
der and other wagons were most profuseiy dec
GRATED. The military showing, the exhipition
OF uniformed bodies and the historical ana