SCENES AT CHUTES DURING
PROGRESS OF LABOR DAY
CELEBRATION.
Continued From Page /I, Column 5.
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Great Army of Union
Men and Women
in Parade.
LOS AXGELES. Sept. 1.— Labor day
was generally celebrated here, business
being suspended and thousands of union
men and their families turning out to
observe the holiday. The feature of the
celebration in Los Angeles Will a parade
during the morning, in which ..h re were
about 2000 men. the different unions wear
ing distinctive uniforms and many of
them having floats typical of their trades.
Immediately after the parade the union
men took trains for San Pedro, where
a clambake was held in the afternoon
Un«on men from all over Southern Cali
fornia gathered at the seaport, which \n
noted for its loyalty to unionism, and
epent the afternoon In land and water
sports and various picnic amusements.
STOCKTON*. Sept. 1.— Labor celebrated
its day in Stockton to-day for the first
time in the history of the city, and the
celebration was one fitting the occasion
In every way and a credit to the labor
ing men and women who arranged and
participated in it. The main feature was
the parade this afternoon. In many ways
It was a duplicate of the great throng of
skilled and unskilled laborers who formed
the major portion of the procession on
the rourth of July, though to-day's pa
geant was more characteristic of the oc
casion Crowds thronged the streets to
applaud and cheer the marching hosts
All of the unions were represented by
their full strength. Most of the stores
business houses and shops closed for the
entire day. After the parade there was
a picnic at Eintracht Park. There were
a ..number of races on the programme, to
ge>-ner with other contests, and gate
prizes were awarded. A poem was recited
5 y ,. U - ?• Bn *ss and A, O. Warrlngton
delivered an oration. e^"
PABADE AND A PICNIC.
BAKERSFIELD. Sept. 1.— Labor day
v.as nttingiy celebrated to-day by the
different labor unions" of this city and
Kern, Bakersfield being the strongest la
bor union city between San Francisco and
Los Angeles. The parade, which was a
mile and a half in length, started
promptly at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon,
i^ater D. Daniels, a machinist employed
in the BakersrieM Iron Works, delivered
a fine speech on unionism in Armory
Hall. The following bodies were repre
sented in the parade: Platoon of police,
marshal and aids. Labor Union band,
Builders' Exchange, retail butchers, City
Councilmen and orator of the day, plas
terers, oil v,ell drillers, cooks and wait
ers, barbers, brickmakers. butchers,
boilermakers, retail clerks, bricklayers,
cigarmakers. Typographical Union, laun
dry workers, drum corps, machinists and
shopmen, tailors, hodcarriers, bartenders,
carpenters, painters and paperhangers,
plumbers, Federation Union, blacksmiths,
brewery workers and porters, followed by
citizens in carriages. There were several
Leautiful floats in the parade.
To-night the labor unions gave a ball in
tho Armory.
BAKZESFIELD IN LINE.
One of the chief features of the parade
T.as the appearance of fully 200 young
JUxrncn dressed in white and wearing no
fcttF and riding In tallyhos and open car
ricges, drawn by stylish horses. The
young women represented a recent ac
quisition to the force of the retail clerkp
ju:o as they passed they were cheered to
the echo. The exercises at the Congre
gational Church, which could contain but
• small fraction of the celebrants, were
of an interesting character and included
an address by Duncan E. McKinlay of
fcan Frar.cisco.
SACRAMENTO. Sept. 1.— The Labor
day celebration to-nignt was one of the
most elaborate ever witnessed in Sacra
n;tnto. All of the unions turned out with
showy uniforms and handsome banners
and there were several brass bands in
lint. Th» procession included fully 5000
I-ersons and was the largest seen in Sac
iamento in many years.
Parade in Sacramento.
Never has Labor day been so generally
observed in San Jose. The fires were
banked in the furnaces, the belts were
slipped off the pulleys and Labor laid down
its implements and united all over the
county for the observance. The fact that
the day was warm and sultry did not les
sen the ardor of those who joined in the
parade.
By 9 o'clock the various organizations
were forming at their different headquar
ters and by 9:33 they were marching to
First and Bassett streets, where the par
ade was formed. Soon after 10 o'clock
the head of the line moved south on First
street and in a few minutes a long line of
men stretched from Bassett street south
to San Salvador. Here It counter
marched to Santa Clara street, and
thence west to Agricultural Park.
The thousands who lined the
streets and sidewalks vigorously applaud
ed the various organizations as they
passed. A basket picnic at the park, a
programme of speeches and music at the
pavilion and sports and athletics on the
track and unaer the shade of the trees
engaged the remainder of the day in pleas
ant recreation. The celebration closed
with a grand ball at the pavhion in the
evening, when lully 200 couples joined in
tne craiid march.
The nist Labor day celebration ever
held in San Jcse v.as in li-90, when 630
men were in line. The last one was in
lr£2, when 647 men were in line. Both
these celebrations and parades were held
in the evening, as the worklngroen were
unable to secure a release from their
work during the day. During the inter
vening years but one union m this city
has been able to secure and hold Labor
tiay as a holiday until now, and that has
been the Cigarmakers' Union.
To-cay was observed as generally as
ever the national holiday was and the
celebration was not surpassed by any
patriotic demonstration of recent date,
2509 men being in the line of parade. A
lu-w chapter has been written in the his
tory of Santa Clara County that will
have a marked eHect on the future trend
of events.
"These are the people to whom I take
my hat off. They are the kings of the
earth, the men who make the Government
and hold it together and create wealth."
The streets and sidewalks
were lined and packed with people, who
saw Labor march by, and, as one specta
tor said: . .
SAN JOSE, Sept. 1.— The stal
wart men, the brawn of the
country and the foundation
stones upon which the Govern
ment rests, marched through
the streets of San Jose to-day.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Honor Is Paid
Man Who
Toils.
Labor Rules
the Interior
Cities.
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF HONEST TOIL DISPLAY THEIR
INTEREST IN UNIONISM BY ATTENDING LITER AR Y EXERCISES
ToilersMarch
in Eastern
Cities.
Men of Brawn
Out in Big
Numbers.
• jy- y ANSAS CITY, Mo. Sept. L
M^r —Ten thousand union work
/&&. men from the various
fir^W trades of both Kansas Cit-
JS T&. les paraded the downtown
streets here this forenoon.
The parade ended at Elec
tric Park, where nearly 20,000 persons lis
tened to the speech .making. The prin
cipal address was delivered by ' United
States Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of
Indiana. He said:
"Labor organizations have their origin
in the instinct of self-preservation, of
mutual advancement, of common good,
and are as natural and as legitimate aa
the organization of capital. The one is
essentially the complement of the other.
That labor organizations have done much
to advance the cause of labor there can
be no doubt.
"The_true aolution of the questions
arising between labor and capital lies in
an awakened public conscience; in a
thorough inculcation of principles of fair
dealing among men; in organization, in
wise, humane leadership and in tie es
tablishment of boards of conciliation and
arbitration which are absolutely free
from the polluting touch of selfish Inter
ests or political demagogues to which
the interests concerned may freely and
• confidently appeal.
"There is a potency in the public con
science which Is stronger than constitu
tions, statutes or judicial decrees. With
its approval, no strike can fail; without
It, none can succeed. To its omnipotent
fiat all must ultimately yield."
AGAINST CHILD LABOR.
Senator Fairbanks spoke strongly
against child labor, and continuing said:
•'The Chinese were, until comparative
ly recently, permitted to enter freely th»
field of labor. The Chinese have no ways
in common with us. They are not of our
religion. They can never become blend
ed into our excellent citizenship. Act
ing upon the principle that our supreme
duty is to our countrymen, we closed our
doors against the further admission of
Chinese laborers. There were those who
believed their admission wise; that there
by we would obtain abundant and cheap
labor, but those who so reasoned rea
soned against our ultimate best interests.
"Cheap labor is not the sole end we
seek in the United States. It is our pride
that this Is not a cheap labor country:
that labor is better paid here than in any
other country. There should exist be
tween labor and capital no sentiment of
hostility, and there will exist none if the
American spirit of fair play prevails.
"For the time being public questions
which divide parties do not claim our
attention. Yet it is proper that we should
take note of our country and its pro
gress. Our nation has become one of the
most puissant upon the face of the earth.
Our flag stands for more than ever in
all its splendid history. There are more
people than ever who love, and who. ix
need be. would die for it. We must cul
tivate for it" a wholesome resDect. .Be-,
neath it labor enjoys greater opportuni
ties and is more blessed 4han undar any.,
other flag upon the face of the globe. It
protects labor and labor protects it.
Whenever it has been in peril the strong
arm of labor has been extended In Its de
fense. Let us devoutly hope that wars
may not again disturb our national tran
quillity, for labor's victories are won in
the ways of peace." .
MANY MEN PABADE.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. L— More than
ordinary interest was displayed rn "the
celebration of Labor day here from the
fact that John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, wa?
the central figure of the demonstration.
The weather was perfect and it is esti
mated that 150,000 men participated in the
street parade oX organizations. The prin
cipal event of \fie day was a procession
at Washington on the Delaware River,
where two addresses were made by Pres
ident Mitchell. All of the monev collect
t-d during- the festivities will be devoted
to the cause of the striking miners.
NEW YORK, Sept. L— A parade with
nearly 40,000 men in line was the feature
of New York's celebration of Labor day.
Besides the parade there were the usual
sporting events and picnics were given
by various political organizations.
P1TTSBURG, Sept. 1.— Frequent show
ers interfered greatly with the celebration
of Labor day in PIttsburg. In the morn
ing there was a large parade of members
of various organizations and In the after
noon there was speaking and athletic
sports at . Schenly Park. Business
throughout Western Pennsylvania was
suspended.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1.— More than half the
usual business of Chicago was at a stand-
Still to-day *n honor of Labor day. Dur
ing ¦ the. morning a great throng of work-
Ingmen passed In review through the
down town districts. A special feature
cf this parade was the ! contribution of
money for the striking anthracite miners
thrown into a number of outstretched
American flags borne along the route by
several of the unions. In the afternoon
picnics were held at many of the parks,
where addresses on labor questions wern
made by prominent speakers. - . ••.
SCRANTON. Pa.. Sept. 1.— Twenty
thousand men marched in the Labor day
parade here to-day. It was the biggest
i^abor day demonstration ever seen In
this city. The mine workers were over
12.000 strong. The occasion was made use
cf to strengthen any weakness that
might exist in the ranks of the striking
miners. No demonstration was made at
any colliery, and the strike situation here
remains unchanged.
OMAHA. Sept. 1.— An immense parad*
of laborers, headed by the striking rail*
road shop men, was the principal featuro
of the Labor day demonstrations. The
presence of the strikers added consider
able Interest to the day's programme
Several, prominent speakers addressed the
gathering during the afternoon.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. L— Two picnics, which
were attended by thousands, and a parade
in which all the trades were represented
narked the observance of Labor day in
St. Louis to-day. The parade was the
largest in the history of Labor day cele
brations In this city. In East St. Louis
there was an immense labor parade near. 1
ly 10,000 men being in line. .
SAN. JOSE, Sept. 1.— Director W. W.
Campbell of -the Lick Observatory re
ports: " A comet was discovered by Pro
fessor Perrine this morning in the con
stellation Perseus. Its position was right
ascension 3 hours and 18 minutes and de
clination 34 degrees and 39 minutes. It is
moving, slowly northwest. It is of the
ninth magnitude and is therefore not vis
ible without a telescope. ;-v , . ' .
Body in the Ninth
Magnitude. .
Professor Perrine Locates a Celestial
COMET IS DISCOVERED".
AT LICK 0B3EBVAT0BY
Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pile*.
No cure. No Pay. All druggists are authorized
by manufacturers of Pazo Ointment to refund
money where It falls to cure any case of piles
no matter of how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases In six days; worst cases in fourteen days.
One application gives ease and rest. Relieves
itching instantly. This is a new discovery, and
Is the only pile remedy sold on positive guar
antee, no cure, no pay. A free sample will be
Kent by mail to any on? sending name and ad
drebs. Price 50c. If your druggist don't keep
it in stock .send 50c In stamps and we will for
ward full Elze box by mall. Manufactured by
PARIS MEDICINE CO., St. Louis, Mo., who
also manufacture the celebrated cold cure.
Laxative Bromo-Qulnino Tablets. " .
Piles Cured Without the Knife.
PORTLAND, Or., Sept. 1.— Union labor,
for the first time in this city, generally
observed Labor day. Business was al
most entirely suspended and the labor
tmions joined in a parade. Throughout
the State the day was generally observed
and in every town of importance there
was some kind of demonstration.
Oregon Men Celebrate.
REDDING. Sept. 1.— Michael Gleason, ared
34. was drowned this afternoon in Clear Creek
one mile above Horsetown
SANTA ROSA, Sept. 1.— Labor day was
celebrated here with a parade in the
morning, in which 700 men participated;
literary exercises in the afternoon at
Grace Brothers' Park and a ball at night.
The speakers In the afternoon were A.
G. Bennett, Emmet Seawell and J. E.
Holmes of Oakland.
SALINAS, Sept. 1.— Labor day was fit
tingly observed here, all stores being
closed and business suspended. The pa
rade took place at 10 o'clock. There, was
speaking at Sherwood Park by Cameron
H. King Jr. of San Francisco and George
Estees of the .United Railroad Employes.
SANTA CRUZ, Aug. 7.-Labor day was
quietly observed in Santa Cruz. Public
offices and many places of business were
closed and flags floated over the city.
IN THE CITY OF ROSES. ;
WATSGNVILLE, Sept. 1.— The first cel
ebration of Labor day in this city, under
the auspices of the labor unions, was the
most successful affair of the kind ever
witnessed in this valley. It is estimated
that 1000 men were in line in the parade.
The floats were numerous and handsome.
After passing in review before Grand
Marshal J. E. Ostrander and his staff
the parade disbanded. George G. Rad
clifr was the president of the day, and the
speakers were Prof essor J. " W. Linscott
of Santa Cruz, T. E. Zant, organizer for
the San Francisco Labor Council, and
James A. . Johnston, treasurer of the
San Francisco Labor Council. In the af
ternoon ¦ athletic 'contests took place on
Main street, and the day's festivities con
cluded with a ball in the evening.
ONE THOUSAND MEN MARCH.
Boys of Sodality No. 3 — J. McElearney, first;
M. Sheedy. second. Branch No. 2— B. O'Con
nell, first; J. Ryan, second. Young Men's So
dality—E. Lticett. first; J. McCloskey, second.
Girls' Sodality — Alice Sullivan, first; Elenora
McKeon, second. Children of Mary Sodality —
Rose Bohan, first; Annie Sharkey, second.
Boys under twelve — Vincent Collins, first; J.
McElearney, second. Married ladles — Mrs. W.
E. Cook, first; Mrs. J. Foley, second.. Single
ladles— Allss Julia Smith, first; Mls3 Mary
Doherty, second. Married men — Frank Sulli
van, first; Archie Steele, second. Single men —
J. Sullivan, first; P. Shannon, second. Altar
Society collectors — Grace Sharkey, first; Rose
Bohan, second." Sunday school teachers — Beth
Blannay, first; Lucy O'Hara, second. Members
of St. "Vincent Society — J. Lawlor, first; E. Lu
cett, second.
Following is the result of the. races
Frank Schilling and G. W. Bayreuther,
chairman of the press and games com
mittees respectively, labored industrious
ly for the pleasure and safety of those
who attended. The attendance was 2000.
One of the best managed and most en
joyable outings of the season was that
given by St. Joseph's parish at Schuetzen
Park yesterday.
Trees at Schuetzen Park, Near
San Rafael.
Celebrates Labor Day Under ,the
ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH
ENJOYS AN OUTING
Furuseth warned his fellow-laborers
about making contracts with employers
and also referred to the danger to this
coast caused by the threatened -influx of
Oriental iabor. He said just at present
the condition of labor was such that therp
was hope for absolute brotherhood » and
Rome, when a tribunal was appointed and
given power to say 'I forbid.' Now cap
ital uses it. It was originally a means
of protection for us. Now it has been
turned and twisted so that it is used for
our undoing. Some. time ago bankers in
vested large sums in West Virginia mines.
Money was needed to operate them and
so was labor. When they realized that
without labor they could not operate the
mines with profit they went to the United
States courts and on the plea that labor
was doing them an irreparable Injury
secured an injunction restraining the men
whom they employed from trying to per
suade a fellow workman that he should
not continue in their employ.
"These bankers did not Invest their
money and take the mines as security.
They invested it in you. They lent their
money on the brawn and muscle of the
men whose labor was necessary" to them
in order that they might profit by. their
Investment."
WARNED AGAINST CONTRACTS.
SAN JOSE, Sept. I.— At noon to-day the
German Catholic State Convention, whicli
has been in profitable session here for
the past two days, adjourned, to meet
in one year in San Francisco. This third
annual session has marked a new era in
the progress of this new German Catholic
society. More-delegates came together
than at any previous session. New oppor
tunities for work were opened and new
and secret forces were revealed.
The following officers were elected this
morning to carry on the work of the
verband for the coming year: President
F. B. Schoenstein, San Francisco; first
vice president, George Buecker, San
I-rancisco; second vice president, Ludwig
Von Raesfeld, San Jose; third vice presi
dent, Theodore Schroeder, Los Angeles
corresponding secretary, Carl A. iSchna
t> e1 ' San ,,,^ r , anc i, sco : financial secretary.
t=\.^: ! Ud £ e JL.? an Francisco; treasurer
Tf.H?H w ed i rick > s ' Oakland; directors
rw«« <?n e ; c Robert Tr ost, Charles P.
nPu. ' a11 °* San Francisco,
IWsafternoon was devoted to seeing
the interesting points in the Santa Clara
\ alley. As guests of the local Catholics
the delegates were given a carriage ride
through the principal orchard sections. A
banquet was. tendered them this evening
Closes and Delegates Are
Entertained. - .
State Convention Held at San Jose
OFFICERS ARE NAMED
BY GERMAN CATHOLICS
Floor manager, M. W. Coffey, Hackmen's
Union; assistant- floor managers,- D. Brown
Undertakers* Assistants: . George D. Bennam'
Pressmen's Union No." 24; floor committee J
Gallagher, Steam Fitters; O. Hlnters Bar
bers; E. Isaac, Lithographers; Miss Bloek Gar
ment Workers; Miss Ryan, Laundry Workers-
C. AI. Dowling. Laundry Drivers; Max Leith
Retail Shoe Clerks; E. Ulrlch, Coopers- h'
Gobel, Picture Frame Workers ; D H 'Des
mond, Coal Teamsters; T. Delleghan Iron
Trades Council; J. E. O'Brien, Laborers' Pro
tective Association. . \
The celebration at the Chutes closed
with a ball' and a splendid exhibition of
pyrotechnics. The dancers were looked
after by the following union members:
Father Yorke, in bringing his speech
to a close, spoke of the Chinese labor
question and called upon the audience to
see to it that- the pioneers of California
were not compelled to leave their happy
homes in this, the grandest of States, be
cause of cheap, labor; . :
"For six years legislation tending to
relieve the people from the law of injunc
tion has been hung up by capital. Judges,
whom, you elect, issue a writ restraining
workingmen from conversing with one
another. The man is brought into court
and the Judge finds him guilty of con
tempt on any old kind of evidence. The
Judge makes himself. Judge, jury and
hangman. You have the remedy for all
this in your own hands."
LABOR ELECTS THE JTJDGES.
of laws that are against your interests.
TACOMA, Sept. 1.— Forty unions were
in line in the Labor day parade and it
was altogether the finest labor demonstra
tion ever seen here. Owing to the pres
ence of the South Tacoma Band, a non
union organization, Adler's Band and the
Independent Band refused to, march, so
Grand Marshal Harlan ordered them all
out.
SEATTLE, Sept. 1.— Labor day was ob
served here by a total suspension of
work on which union men were employed
and by a picnic In Woodland Park, at
which speeches were delivered by labor
leaders.
Seattle and Tacoma Witness Splendid
Demonstrations.
IN .WASHINGTON CITIES.
"It is not the fault of your Congress
men. It is your own fault. You are the
people and upon -your shoulders rests the
responsibility. Send men to your Legis
lature who are- pledged to you, and
pledged in such a way that they cannot
break it. The remedy lies with you and
until you do that you will never secure
by legislation a relief from the weight
Speaking of the failure to secure legis
lation .calculated -to prevent immigration
of Orientals, he said:
closed hia address by calling upon the
laboring men of this coast to do all in
their power to aid the striking miners in
Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Rev. Father Yorke was the last speaker
of the day. He was tendered • a warm
reception and several times during the
course cf his remarks was interrupted by
the cheers of his hearers. He created a
laugh by announcing that he would
rather talk all day than participate in
another parade and suggested that it
should be a penal offense for a man to
wear a plug hat. After calling attention
to the difference between the condition of
the laborer a year ago and his ° present
status, the speaker referred to the vic
tory of the hosts of labor last November
and called. upon the members of the union
to stand together and render possible fur
ther victories for the cause of labor. He
denounced the . Employers' Association
and likened ; the labor movement to the
church movement in the early history of
tho world. ¦ .
Audience at Chutes Listens to Eloquence of Mayor and Other
Leaders and Thousands Enjoy the Day There.
Continued From Page I, Column 7.
Section 3 was headed by the San
Francisco Bricklayers' Association. The
bricklayers all wore in their coat lapels
the emblem of their work, a small
trowel. They wore Panama hats and car
ried red, white and blue canes. The
Laborers' Protective Association mem
bers wore white straw hats and green
badges bearing the emblem "Laborers'
Protective Association." The men of Gold
en Gate Lodge No. 1. Plasterers' Union
wore very pretty uniforms. They were
composed of tan blouses and belts, duck
trousers, white caps and black bow ties.
The men of Cement Workers' Union
Na 1 headed section 5. They looked
well in their white hats stnd trousers and
leather badges. The union's banner was
a huge piece of decorated leather, ' on
which was artistically worked "Cement
Workers of California."
. At the head of section 6 was Metal
Workers Union No. 1, with an artistic
banner of scroll metal work bearing the
lodge emblem.
The Bridge and Structural Iron Work
ers' Unlcn No. 31 was followed by the
Building Team Drivers' Union No. 1,
while the House-movers' Union with six
floats bearing all the paraphernalia of
the trade finished division 5.
Division 6 was made up of the city
tront delegation. John Bell was marshal
Local longshoremen's unions Nos. 230
224 and 222, with floats, started off the
last division of the parade. The Colum
bia Park Boys' Club Drum Corps mad« a
fine showing. • The steam engineers had
a real, steaming engine on a float, which
added its shrill whistle to the rest of the
din which accompanied the procession
along the line of march.
The pile-drivers and ship-Joiners were
in line. The shipriggers had a perfect
bark-rigged vessel on a float, which at
tracted much attention.
The <joal teamsters. trestlemen and
Teamsters' Union No.. 85 made a bijr
s-howing. The Rlncon Drum Corps pre
ceded the Marine Firemen and Cooks'
unions.
The Sailors' Union men, all arrayed in
their best uniforms, were at the end.
.The steam pipe men wore blue over
alls and jumpers, with blue caps. Each
carried a piece cf covered steam pipe.
making- a fine showing-. The Felt and
Composition Roofers' Union finished sec
tion 2.
The Amalgamated Wood workers,' N"o."'
15, wound up the first section. They wore
blue canvas hats and had for a float a
huge plane and compass, carried by, four
men. *¦?•¦ •¦ ' - - ¦ , ¦> ¦ . .
Section 2 was headed by the Plumbers,
Gas and Steam Fitters' Union. 500 strong.
All wore rough straw hats and carried
canes. The Sneet Metal Workers No* 104
had a beautiful float made-up of scroll
and figure- work. Each member wore a
high hut made of zinc, with a brass band,
and long linen dusters. The Sheet Metal
Roofers' Union No. 1 also made a fine
showing with their black shirts, duck
pants and white caps. Each man carried
a metal umbrella bearing the words, "We
Keep the Rain Out.'/ Shinglers' Union
No. 1 and Steam Pipe Boiler Coverers'
Union No. 1 followed.
ers* Union were in line with their hats
decorated with hops. The broom makers
had parasols made of broom straw,: and
a float prettily decorated. Their float
bore a banner calling upon buyers to pur
chase no Chinese nor prison made goods.
The shoe clerks had a float representing
a store which closes Its doors at 6 o'clock
fn accordance with the union's demands.
The fifth division was headed by the
Building Trades Council, in carriages. E.
J. Brandon was marshal. His chief aids
were H. M. Saunders, John E. McDougald
and Michael Norton, and his aids F. J.
Farrell. Richard Downing, W. Rose, Will
iam French, M. Cox and R. Thane. ,-
The District Carpenters' Council Tiad a
large pyramid float, bearing. the official
emblem, while the members rode in car
riages. .- •. .. •
..Following the Carpenters' Council .came
Local Union No. 22, the largest repre
sentative delegation, 1230 men being in
line. Each member wore a white Panama
and carried a cane, while, the carpenters'
square in miniature hung from each coat
lapel.
Next came the Millmen's Union. No. 423,
with a float from which - various shaped
wood cuttings, with the union's stamp on
them, were thrown out among the crowd.
All the millmen wore white caps; and .car- .
ried canes. Then came, the Carpenters'
and Joiners' Union, No., 95, wearing red,
white and blue badges with the lodge em
blem. Carpenters and Joiners' Union No v
753 followed. ¦ .- ; - '¦ . •¦- ¦¦ .,
The labor press of this country has a large
mission to perform. If pursued sacredly and
sincerely, it will be a powerful agency. The
condition of the toiler cf America to-day is seri
ous, and deserves careful consideration With
organization of the labor interests, each man
iriiintainlng his integrity and all standing
shoulder to shoulder in the defense of their
common interests, acting together In harmony
er.i permitting no divisions in our ranks no
that nil will work for united effort for the
greatest good to the groatest number, those con
ditions will be made better
Trades unions are progressive and slow
slow because they have the masses to educate
and progressive because of education. During
the past decade the trades union has found com
mon ground upon many new ideas of expansion
and the progressive tendency is direct Icgisla-
I deem the trade union the greatest, safest
and most important institution of this age. The
organization and maintenance of trades unions
are of vastly more importance to the wage
earners than any other questions now before
the public. I hold that without trades unions
the wag-e-earner can never have any surplus
earnings to save. If trades unions are well
organized they will pav large dividends and
meet all the requirements of their distressed
members.
TEADES UNIONS PROGRESSIVE.
Seventy-live years ago there were practical
ly no union men. To-day in all manufactur
ing centers unions, are a powerful factor in
molding public opinion. The progress" that has
thus been made is but a foretaste of what
is destined to follow in this century.' ¦ With
euch continual and mammoth combination ot
capital in the United States, it is the plain
duty of every toiler to become a member of
the union of his craft. . . ¦
John E. McDougald then delivered an
address in which he gave a history of the
legislation establishing September 1 as
Labor day. Mr. McDougald stated that
millions of skilled mechanics had joined
throughout the United States in celebrat
ing the occasion. He said Labor day wa-»
everybody's day, and next to the Fourth
of July the most important of holidays.
Continuing he said:
After a vocal selection by the Building
Trades Council's quartet O. A. Tveitmoe,
secretary of the council, spoke briefly on
the history, objects and achievements of
the organization. Tveitmoe directed at
tention to the fact that while there were
but 15,000 organized workmen in San
Francisco in 1800, the total number at the
present time was 60,000.
UNIONS ON THE INCREASE.
ties. As early as 11 o'clock in
the morning the grounds began to fill
with a crowd of pleasure-seekers, and af
ter the parade had ended in this city
trainloads of merrymakers were carried
to the park. Many went in the evening.
Nothing warn left undone by the com
mittee, composed of the members of the
organization, to insure the enjoyment of
their guests. There were games and
races of all kinds, for whicn valuable
prizes were awarded to successful con
testants. Two bands furnished music for
dancing, which was carried on in the two
large pavilions. After the £thletic events
had been concluded a programme of liter
ary exercises in commemoration of the
day was presented in the lower pavilion.
The address of welcome was delivered
by J. P. Burke, president of the Building
Trades Council of Alarneda, who invited
the guests to enter into tre spirit of the
occasion. P. H. McCarthy, president of
the day, also delivered an address and re
ferred to the magnificent demonstration
of the sons of labor in their parade and
drew a lesson from the great benefit to be
derived from trades unions. D.. M. Del
mas was to have delivered the oration,
but was unavoidably absent.
v EN THOUSAND people gath
fr «f at Shell Mound Park yes-
B terday to participate in the cele-
Jjf bration of Labor day by the
O Building Trades Councils of San
«a«L Francisco and Alameda coun-
Builders Hold Picnic
at Shell Mound
Inclosure.
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1902.
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Established 1823.
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