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I have no doubt some of you have seen your fathers and mothers struggling for illumination with a flint and tinder, and yet these same persons heard the shouts of thousands in our Public Square when electricity produced illumination by a button touched at Buzzard's Bay.
While all this material progress, Mr. Chairman, has added much to the comfort and convenience of us all, while many things are not as they ought to be, or not as we desire, while municipal governments are not conducted as they ought to be, while there are bad laws on our statute books and good laws that are not enforced, while too many men are exempt from jury duty, and while as yet there seems to be no law to compel men to attend the primary election of his party-in spite of all these difficul- ties, it is a source of congratulation that we are to-day living under a national govern- ment whose credit, stability and honor are recognized by every nation, from the Aurora Borealis to the south pole.
To some of us who come after many of you who have lived four-score years under a government of unimpaired credit, there devolves the duty to see to it that at the end of another century it may be said that the United States has never violated an agree- ment or broken a promise. (Applause.) I believe that the ship of state will sail on for another hundred years unharmed by the storms of repudiation and anarchy. (Ap- plause. ) When we have done our duty in the selection of those who shall control the ship of state, there will be nothing left for us but to say, with Longfellow :-
"God bless her; speed her ; Keep her while she steers Amid breakers of unsounded years. Guide her in danger's path with even keel, And bless whosever hand may hold the wheel."
At the conclusion of the speech-making Mr. Williams introduced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this association be given to Bolivar Butts, Esq., Chairman, and Hon. R. R. Herrick, John Walworth, Joseph Poe, Mrs. Mary B. Ingham, and HI. M. Addison, members of the committee on building the log cabin in the Square, for their self-sacrificing and painstaking labors. They gave to the object the most careful attention, and we desire to place on the records of this association our appreciation of their most successful efforts.
The following resolution, presented by Mr. Covert, was also unani- miously adopted :
Resolved, That the president be and he is hereby requested to appoint a commit tee consisting of one member from each county of the Western Reserve (though not members of this association), to consider the question of forming a Western Reserve Pioneer Association, and that he designate the chairman thereof.
Pursuant to this resolution, President Parsons appointed the follow- ing persons as members of such committee: Trumbull County, Hon. H. B. Perkins, of Warren, O., chairman; Portage County, Henry W. Riddle, Ravenna, () .; Lake County, C. T. Morley, Painesville, O .; Geauga County, Hon. J. E. Stephenson, Chardon, O .; Ashland County, R. M. Campbell, Ashland, O .; Huron County, Hon. C. H. Gallup, Norwalk, O .; Medina County, Hon. S. G. Barnard, Medina, O .; Eric County, Judge John Mackey, Sandusky, O .; Ashtabula County, E. L. Hills, Jefferson, O .; Sammit County, Aaron Wagoner, Akron, O .; Lorain County, Hon. Davis C. Baldwin, Elyria, O. ; Cuyahoga County,
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Hon. Henry C. White, Cleveland, O .; Mahoning County, Colonel C. B. Wick, Youngstown, O.
Prior to adjournment the vice-president of the association, Mrs. J. A. Harris, was introduced. It was then announced that dinner would be served upstairs and the members repaired thither. A delightful hour was passed in the dining room, two hundred persons being seated at the tables and most pleasantly passing the time.
Early in the afternoon a procession was formed and the pioneers marched down Superior street four abreast, headed by "Father" Addison, the founder of the Society, President Parsons and Hon. A. J. Williams, who carried an old-fashioned spinning wheel, decorated with flowers. It was a venerable yet sturdy company, each member of which thor- oughly enjoyed the march .. . A halt was made in front of the cabin where the party was photographed. Although the heat was oppressive, many of the aged people remained for a visit in the cabin. "Father" Addison tuned his fiddle and played familiar airs, while those so inclined re- peated some of the dances of the early days on the Western Reserve. A few of the persons who thus amused themselves were over seventy years of age. Finally the company dispersed and this day, one of the happiest of the Centennial, was done.
· CHAPTER XII.
WESTERN RESERVE DAY.
JULY 30, 1896.
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There was a great inpouring of people on Western Reserve Day, another of the fête days of the Centennial. The morning trains enter- ing the city were loaded with passengers, many of whom took advantage of excursion rates to visit the stores on shopping expeditions, thereby " killing two birds with one stone." The city was in gala attire, flags and banners being flung to the breeze and a fresh touch given to the permanent decorations of the public buildings. The scenes of the morn- ing were similar to those of Founder's Day, except that rain did not in- terfere with the comfort of the visitors.
It was originally intended to have a public meeting in the Central Ar- mory, but this part of the programme was abandoned at the last moment, owing to the inability of the principal speakers to be present. As planned, the meeting was to have been held at 9:30 o'clock, and addresses were to have been delivered by Mayor McKis- son, introducing Hon. Henry B. Per- kins, of Warren, as President of the day ; Senator John Sherman; Senator Calvin S. Brice, Major William McKin- ley and others. Although the exer- cises were given up, there still re- mained the afternoon parade and the Centennial Concert in the evening. During the forenoon the people busied themselves in various ways according to their pleasure. Many repaired to the parks, others enjoyed rides on the lake, and still others boarded the trol- ley cars for observation tours about the city. Before noon the Public Square II. B. HANNUM. began to fill up, and soon the available space on Superior street, Euclid avenue and other thoroughfares along which the parade was to pass was as well taken as on the preceding pa- rade days.
The parade formed on the West Side, the divisions assembling on the streets intersecting Franklin avenue near Gordon avenue. The line of march was on Franklin avenue to Pearl street, to the Viaduct, to Superior street, to the Public Square, under the Centennial Arch, to Euclid avenue, to Dodge street, to Superior street, passing reviewing
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stand in front of the City Hall, and disbanding at the Public Square. It was estimated that there were five thousand participants in the parade, and that it was viewed by fully 100,000 people. The primary object of the procession was to emphasize the development of the Reserve. In order to do this contrasts were shown between the methods in vogue at the opening of the century and those in vogue at its close. It was a historical panorama intensely -interesting, instructive and im- pressive, having besides its military and civic features special features suggestive of pioneer life-aborigines, ox-teams, prairie schooners, stage- coaches, hayseed bands and numerous other attractions.
The evening shadows were gathering when the head of the column passed the reviewing stand in front of the City Hall. Twenty mounted policemen cleared the way The Great Western Band followed, dis- coursing patriotic airs, Grand Marshal H. B. Hannum, seated on a spirited horse, then appeared. Immediately behind him and his aids came Governor Bushnell and his staff. Enthusiastic cheers greeted him along the line, compelling him to bow his acknowledgments continually. Adjutant General Axline and staff headed a line of car- riages containing members of the Centennial Commission and guests, and companies of militia followed in order. The column halted at the City Hall, while the governor, the mayor, the director-general and other officials repaired to the stand to review the parade. Following is the corrected list of the formation of the parade :
Platoon of Mounted Police, Great Western Band, Chief Marshal H. B. Hannum and staff consisting of : Capt. J. C. Roland, Chief of Staff, Capt. Henry R. Adams, Adjutant General, Dr. F. L. Thompson, Surgeon General, Capt. Frank Wilson, Chief of Artillery, Capt. B. F. Phinney, Chief of Engineers.
Aides:
Major W. J. Gleason, Capt. H. W. S. Wood,
Henry Schaefer,
Col. Clarence E. Burke, John Meckes,
Fred P. Thomas,
Col. Robert J. Kegg, Dr. F. W. Waltz, Julius C. Dorn,
Col. E. R. Walker, J. V. McGorry,
Charles F. Leach,
Capt. M. B. Gary, Capt. A. B. Foster, David Lucas,
Herbert S. Gray,
Edward Batt,
Al. Davis,
Capt. W. T. Robbins, Hon. Milan Gallagher, Dr. H. C. Eyman,
Capt. Horace C. Hutchins,
Dr. James A. Ingram, Hon. M. F. Bramley,
Capt. J. B. Perkins,
William Truscott,
U. B. Hird,
Capt. T. W. Hill,
S. A. Muhlhauser,
S. A. Smith.
Capt. D. (). Caswell, J. C. Lower,
Troop A. First Cavalry, O. N. G., Capt. R. E. Burdick, Commanding. Governor Asa S. Bushnell and Staff, mounted. Carriages containing President and officers of the day and other distinguished guests.
FIRST DIVISION. Kirk's Band. Col. John S. Poland, 17th U. S. Infantry, Commanding, and Staff. Major Lacey, 17th U. S. Infantry, Commanding. Light Battery E, Ist Regiment U. S. Artillery, Capt. Allyn Capron, Commanding. Troop A, Third U. S. Cavalry, Capt. James O. Mackay, Commanding. Regimental Band. 8th Infantry, O. N. G., Col. G. R. Gyger, Commanding.
Regimental Band. 17th Infantry, O. N. G., Col. A. L. Hamilton, Commanding.
THE PIONEER PARADE. View taken on Superior Street.
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SECOND DIVISION. Meyer's Band, Veteran Volunteer Firemen, Chief M. M. Spangler, Commanding. Assistant Chief, John P. McMahon. THIRD DIVISION. Fay's Band. George J. Record, Marshal, George W. Kinney, rst Assistant, Miles Dorman, 2nd Assistant, S. A. Muhlhauser, 3d Assistant. Aides : J. A. Smith, J. Albers, Julius C. Dorn,
Walter F. Findley, F. L. Bliss, U. B. Hird, Charles Bliss,
Edward Batt, Al. Davis, Hon. M. F. Bramley.
FIRST SECTION. Pioneer Life in Early History. Aborigines: Indians, Squaws, families, etc. Banper 1796 to 1896. Float, open boat containing Moses Cleaveland, surveyors and party. Float, Cleveland 1796. Float, Pioneer Home, representing early settlers. Ox team, Sawtell family, eleven children, cow, dog and cat. Ox team, covered moving wagon, etc. Banner iso6 to 1816. Float, horse team, representing the first school house on the Western Reserve. Ox team, representing the early settlers moving in. Placard, War of 1812. Continental Drum Corps. Float representing flag ship Lawrence and Perry's victory. Lake Marine Band. Banner, 1816 to 1826. Itinerant minister, son of Father Badger. Float representing the early methods of spinning and weaving. Banner, 1826 to 1836. Old ox cart showing visiting party-the newspaper of the day. Float, country dance with " Father" Addison, fiddler, and Professor Ballou, as director,
Banner, 1836 to 1846. Float, Log-Cabin, Tippecanoe and Tyler too. Banner, 1846 to 1856. SECOND SECTION. Pioneer and modern transportation. Ox team attached to Dugout. Ox team attached to prairie schooner. Old stage coach with man and bugle. Prince of Wales and Lafayette coaches.
THIRD SECTION. War Period. Banner, 1856 to 1866. Goddess of Liberty. Abraham Lincoln. Light Artillery Band. Cleveland City Guards, Capt. W. A. Hare, Commanding. Grand Army Corps. Country Firemen. FOURTH SECTION. Pioneer and Modern Agriculture. Hayseed Band. Sorrel Hill Fire Company. Banner, 1866 to 1876. An agricultural division, showing the progress of agriculture.
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FIFTH SECTION. Under Superintendent S. A. Hart. Early and Modern Mail Service.
Banner, 1796 to 1896. Development of U. S. Mail. Uncle Sam on Horseback. ("U. S. Mail Service.") Continental mail carrier with mail bag over shoulder. Mail Route, 1796; letter postage 25 cents. FOURTH DIVISION.
Great Eastern Band, Fred Kaufhaulz, commanding, and staff. Civic Organizations.
In the evening a concert was given on the Public square by Faetken- heuer's Centennial Band and was enjoyed by a large audience.
CHAPTER XIII. CENTENNIAL YACHT 'REGATTA.
AUGUST 11-13.
A notable event in the exercises of the city's anniversary was the Centennial Yacht Regatta, held on August 11th, 12th and 13th. To the lovers of yachting this was the star attraction of the summer. The regatta was conducted under the auspices of the Centen- nial Commission and the Cleveland Yacht Club. Owing to the Inter-Lake Regatta at Put-in-Bay and the approaching International Regatta at Toledo, no difficulty was expe- rienced in getting a large number of entries and in bringing off several interesting if not exciting contests of speed. No more popular pastime than yachting existed in the cities on the lakes, and nowhere was it in higher favor than in Cleveland. The re- gatta accordingly attracted many patrons of the sport from other cities and brought an admirable fleet of white-winged racers to the Cleveland course. They came from the East and the West-cup defenders, veteran sailors and novices, and dropped anchor within the harbor as Cleveland's guests. Upon their arrival many of the parties on board left their vessels to view the sights of the city, youths and maidens in natty sailor outfits be- ing frequently seen upon the streets. Some of the vachts were delayed in arriving on account of the bad weather, but nearly all were at an- chor on the morning of August roth. A review had been announced for that morning, and a good-sized crowd lined the banks at Lake View Park, anxious to witness the yachts on dress parade. The conditions, however, were not favorable and the review was not held. A few of the vessels sailed over the course, nevertheless, during the afternoon and were inspected by those on shore with marine and opera glasses. The cup defender Vencedor executed numerous practice movements, doing some novel work outside of the breakwater. One of the smaller yachts, the Corsair, showing all her flags, cavorted near the shore, making sev- eral quick and sharp turns, eliciting hearty applause. The Say When, a Cleveland yacht, steamed up to the club house at the foot of Erie street and was met by a salute by her owner, Hon. W. J. White. She responded immediately, sending a volley out over the water. Other vessels were likewise saluted and promptly responded. Photographers were on hand to take pictures of the yachts, among others being representatives of sev- eral New York weekly publications, which produced illustrated articles on the regatta.
The visiting yachtsmen were pleasantly entertained at the head- quarters of the Cleveland Yacht Club, where the yachts were registered
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and preparations made for the races. Among the visitors were a number from Canada, whose companionship the Clevelanders greatly enjoyed.
The morning of August 1th promised well for the first day's racing. The sky was clear and a brisk wind blew from the west. In a few hours, however, the breeze diminished to a zephyr insufficient to take the yachts over the course in the time allowed. The day was therefore spent by the yachtsmen in social enjoyment. Open house was kept at the club house in the evening. It was estimated that a thousand people called to pay their respects to the yachtsmen. The members of the Centennial Commission were present by special invitation. Refresh- ments were served and orchestral music enlivened the occasion.
Wednesday was a better day for speed and brought out large crowds of spectators. An exciting feature of the programme was a race
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between the steam yacht Say When and the Enquirer, of Buffalo, from Fairport to Cleveland. It was a close contest, but was finally won by the Enquirer. Thursday was also a fair day. The various classes of the regatta raced as follows:
August 12, 25, 40 and 36-foot classes.
August 13, 30, 35, 55-foot and first classes.
The entries and winners in the regatta, according to official returns, were as follows:
25 Foot Class,-Sybil, of Buffalo, first, time 2:38:37; W him, of Cleveland, second ; Volant, of Toledo, third; Sprite, of Toledo, fourth; Pearl, of Toledo; Test, of Sandusky:
Thirty Foot Class .- Hiawatha, of - Hamilton, first, time 2:48:40: Myrna, of Hamilton, second; Vor, of Rochester, third; Viking, of Toledo, fourth.
Thirty-five Foot Class .- Hva, of Hamilton, first, time, 3:48:43; Shamrock, of Cleveland, second; Mona, of Cleveland, third; Nadia, of Hamilton, fourth; Alborak, of Windsor; Corsair, of Cleveland; Cynthia, of Sandusky; Daten of Sandusky ; Mert, of Cleveland; Meteor, of Cleveland; Miriam, of Eric.
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Forty Foot Class .- Vivia, of Toronto, first; time, 2:40:02; Dinah, of Hamilton, second; Sultana, of Toledo, third; Puritana, of Toledo (carried away her topmast). Forty-six Foot Class .- Canada, of Toronto, first; time, 2:35:0; Zelma, of Hamil- ton, second; Surprise, of Detroit, third; Csarina, of Toledo.
Fifty-five Foot Class .- Vencedor, of Chicago, first: time, 2:48:00; Vreda, of Toronto, second; Vanenna, of Chicago; Neva, of Cleveland.
First Class .- Priscilla, of Cleveland, first; time, 2:45:28; Crusader, of Chicago, second.
The following committees and officers performed the honors for the Cleveland Yacht Club during the regatta :
Reception Committee .- W. R. Huntington, Chairman. George W. Gardner, W. S. Root, R. S. Huntington, Luther Allen, Horace Foote, William L. Otis, P. W. Rice, E. W. Radder, B. L. Rouse, P. P. Wright, J. R. Miller, George J. Johnson, A. C. Hord, John Barth, F. A. Beckwith, G. II. Gardner, F. G. Overbeke, Burton D. Mun- hall.
Finance Committee .- E. W. Radder, Chairman. Captain George F. McConnell, George W. Cleveland, Captain D. H. Pond, Charles H. Ault, Richard Carleton, F. A. Brobst, Dr. C. C. Arms, J. J. Mayer, J. S. Dickle, T. F. Newman.
Fleet Captain .- W. R. Huntington.
Centennial Regatta Committee .- Commodore George H. Worthington, Chair- man. George W. Gardner, E. E. Beeman, P. W. Rice, E. W. Radder, John Barth, E. A. Overbeke, J. N. Richardson, B. D. Munhall, W. R. Huntington, Thomas Robinson, R. S. Aikenhead, W. P. Francis, G. W. Luetkemeyer, G. H. Gardner, Phil. P. Wright.
Commodore .- George H. Worthington.
Race Committee .- Phil. P. Wright, Chairman; G. H. Gardner, E. A. Overbeke, W. R. Huntington, J. N. Richardson, John Barth.
Executive Committee .- P. W. Rice, Chairman; Phil. P. Wright, R. S. Aikenhead, W. R. Huntington, E. W. Radder, E. E. Beeman.
Refreshment Committee .- R. S. Aikenhead, Chairman; W. J. Akers, Wm. Meyer, F. A. Beckwith, George W. Cady.
Entertainment Committee .- E. E. Beeman, Chairman ; John A. Zangerle, L. A. Cobb, H. W. White, Thomas Robinson, James T. Sargent, W. H. Becker, Com. F. B. Hower, J. A. Beidler, F. B. Skeels, 'G. W. Luetkemeyer, H. H. Burgess, A. Odell, O. D. Myer, R. D. Bokum, W. P. Rice, Frederick Green, John M. Mulrooney, C. E. Cowan, A. Van Tuyl, R. C. Moody, M. A. Bradley, C. W. Pratt. Jr., James Corrigan, H. M. Claflen, M. Rohrheimer, Horace Foote, P. W. Ditto, Charles Wesley, C. E. Burke, D. F. Reynolds, Jr., John C. Hutchins, Eugene Grasselli.
The regular officers of the club for 1896 were George H. Worthing- ton, commodore; Percy W. Rice, vice-commodore; P. P. Wright, rear commodore, and Burton D. Munhall, secretary and treasurer.
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CHAPTER XIV.
CENTENNIAL FLOWER SHOW.
AUGUST 18-21.
An excellent opportunity for the study of the beautiful was afforded to Centennial visitors by the grand Floral Exposition held during " Floral Week," in connection with the twelfth annual convention of the Society of American Florists. This exhibition was opened on Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, in the Central Armory. An extensive and varied botanical display was set forth in the main auditorium, plants and flow- ers having been brought from all parts of the country to compete for prizes. It was the largest exhibition ever given in Cleveland. The Armory was transformed into a conservatory in which floral beauties from the North, East, South and West vied with each other for honors. There were palms and ferns and mosses and shrubs in terraces and groups, lilies in cluster, roses, violets - flowers of every class and kind. The exhibition was divided into two departments, one being the main display under the auspicies of the Cleveland Floral Society, and the other being a trade exhibit for which a large section of the hall was reserved. The convention headquarters were in Army and Navy Hall, in front of which was displayed the national flag of the society. The hall was elaborately decorated. Garlands of evergreen hung from the ceiling, banks of palms arose in the corners and windows, and the plat- form was almost hidden in a profusion of plants and cut flowers.
The first session of the convention was held at to o'clock on August 18th. Delegates and their families to the number of 500 filled the hall, nearly all the neighboring States being represented. Mayor MeKisson welcomed the visitors in a brief speech, saying in part :
The people of Cleveland have been anticipating with great interest and delight the opening of this convention, and as their spokesman, I take pleasure in extending to you, on behalf of the city, a most hearty and cordial welcome.
You have all heard, I presume, that Cleveland is now a hundred years old, and it is natural that, being florists, you should want to come and see our century plant. Since the seed of this plant was sown by General Moses Cleaveland, on the edge of Lake Erie, it has grown and spread, until now it covers thirty-two square miles, and is one of the biggest century plants, I. imagine, that is to be found anywhere in the land. You can see it in full bloom; we want you to examine it while you are here, and to tell us if you do not think it deserves the first premium for its beauty and its general merit.
Those who have seen it before have joined with us in saying that-in the language of the flowers-it is certainly a daisy.
We are glad to welcome you to Cleveland because you bring with you so much of the beautiful. Many of you have brought your wives, perhaps, but what I meant more especially was your flowers. The city is fortunate in having this attraction for its centennial year. Your exhibition promises to be one of the best features of the whole celebration.
In response to the mayor's address, a speech was made by J. D. Carmody, of Evansville, Ind., who in the course of his remarks said
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The fame of the Forest city has spread to the furthermost parts of the earth. The products of your industry and genius find greedy purchasers among all the leading na- tions of the earth. Your oil products light the globe and lubricate her bearings. One of your citizens informed me that the pivot on which the world turns is greased with Cleveland Standard Oil.
Where is excelled your grand lake front, into which flow the placid, clear, crystal waters of Cuyahoga river, ever laden with the multitudinous perfumes of the Standard Od works and kindred industries.
In claims for antiquity florists antedate all competitors. In fact we can prove by history that goes back to creation itself that we were in at the beginning of human ex- istence. In that story we read that God created man in his own image and placed him in a garden.
Praises to the florist's work have been sung from creation's earliest morn by in- sects, birds and bards, and as long as the world stands his labors will be in demand. At the crack of doom the florist will be on hand to twine a garland of forgetmenots around Gabriel's trumpet and after decorating Peter's pearly gates with emblems of
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immortality, we trust he will enter into the reward of those who love their fellow men and have helped to make life worth living.
The president of the society, William Scott, of Buffalo, next deliv- ered his annual address. He recommended that young men, entering the business of florists, study geology, botany and chemistry, and read books on floriculture. He hoped the society would soon be incorporated under the national charter. He said that florists should always be able to give instruction to their customers. He recommended a close affilia- tion with all the auxiliary societies in the various States. Mr. Scott paid a compliment to the wide and beautiful streets of Cleveland and to other attractive features of the Forest City. The various award com- mittees were appointed, and the sessions then adjourned.
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