Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-03

of the procession:
M SWartZ: Adjutant General j. w. Petz.
| Duquesne Greys' Band.
Local Union No. 2l1, $50 Men.
Grand Army Band.
| Local Union No. AZ, 500 Men.
Germenia Band.
| Local Union No. 1884, 800 Men.
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Americus Band.
| Local Union No. 1885, $50 Men.
Local Union No. $40, Verona, so Men.
| Beulah Drum Corps.
Local Union No; 45s, Williamsburg, IS Men.
| Cathedral Band.
| Local Union No. 2S7, $50 Men.
Local Union No. 1856. Sharpsburg, rs Men.
| Keystone Band
Local Union No. &C., l10 Men.
| Local Union No. 385, So Men.
Forty carriages containing officers, visitors, mem
| bers and their families.
GAILY DECORATED.
Many houses along the route of the pro-
cession were tastefully decorated, especially
on Carson street, where the marchers were
received with an ovation. Before starting
for the Southside, the organization was pre-
sented with handsome banner by Kauf-
mann Brothers.
After the parade the carpenters divided,
and took in the several picnics held by
other organizations. A number of them
went to Wildwood to attend the gathering
of the Marble and Slate Work
ers and Tile Layers Union. A num-
ber of speakers were advertised to
engage here in debate with employers of
labor on the hour question. There were
several thousand people at the picnic; but
only informal discussions were INDUCED in.
John M, Kelly, OF this city, was present,
and delivered little talk to the men.
All kinds of sports and amusements
had been provided for by the committee,
and nothing was left undone to insure a
! pleasant time for everybody. The italian
orchestra was present, and furnished the
latest music for dancers. The fun was con-
tinued until after dusk, when the large
crowd boarded the Pittsburg and Western
special traine and were conveyed horne.
The members of L. A. 1868, knights of
Labor, cork workers, held picnic at Hull
ton on the Allegheny Valley Railroad. 1t
required three special trains to haul the
crowd to the grove. There was no attempt
made to hold meeting; the gathering was
| Just picnic, in every sense of the word.
Painters Union No. 70, OF the Southside,
held picnic at Hammel's garden, on
Mount Oliver. A number of labor leaders
were present. but there were no addresses in
honor of the day.
COULDN'T WORK AND PLAY TOO.
President Marvin and Manager Johnston,
of the Exposition, were greatly surprised
yesterday by the refusal OF 200 carpenters,
ioiners, stairbuilders and skaters to work on
Labor Day. There remained only three
working days, and every hour was con-
sidered precious. When the foreman, in
the morning, informed President Marvin
that their men were not going 10 work, it
was decided to offer them double pay. The
men demanded in addition to double pay.
50 so with which to pay their fine to their
union for working on Labor Day. This
was refused, and the men departed to join
the parade.
About 20 of the employees of the Marshall
Construction Company, which is erecting
Power Hall. quit work, leaving only 12 on
the building. All will return to work this
morning; but the time lost may be vital.
President Marvin said yesterday: II am
completely disgusted To think that they
would leave US in the lurch this way, after
the thousand of dollars we have paid to
them, and paying extra time, also! I
never was so beaten in my life. It throws
us back badly"
The officials of the Exposition Society
still hope that, by strenuous efforts, the
Power Hall will be ready by tonight. The
Street Cleaning Department OF this city
Yesterday did good work in washing, with
hose, the dust off Duquesne way. The work
will be completed to-day. The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has not yet moved
toward laying the new track along Third
street from Perm avenue to Duquesne way.
WILL TRY TO MAKE IT UP.
In the evening, with characteristic pluck,
President Marvin was hopeful the lost time
might in measure be made up, and said:
"Of course we will put extra men on, and
we will work day aud night, or as long as
the men will consent to work for good
wages; but I repeat, 1 am sorry they de-
serted us Just at this moment, for even one
day."
Here the conversation closed, and hunt
for Manager Johnston finally discovered
that very busy gentleman. "Will you be
ready for the opening night?" was the first
and only query.
s'The main building is in excellent shape"
said he, land will present handsome ap-
pearance AS for Power Hall 1 can only
say we are doing nicely with it, and we will
be ready to show visitors a marvel of exhib-
its and architecture, though not for few
days.
II wish" continued Mr.. Johnston, "that
the exhibitors would furnish us a list of
bona fide employees at once, so as to save
trouble in admission. And wish also the
exhibitors would cut the number down as
low as possible, as they only cucumber the
floors and exhibits if there are too many"
A tour of the building showed the hand
some main building had undergone a won
derful change since Saturday.
Iron coverings have been placed on the
doors between the buildings, as the art gal
lery is to be fre-proot, while just outside of
these doors, in the great hall, piles upon
piles of flowers, plants and floral decora-
tions were being placed in masses of sweet
smelling green and colors, aud the men at
work promised this hall would be finished
for the opening.
Contractor Murphy, speaking of the car
penters' holiday, said it would not throw
them back an hour, as they were almost fin
ished, and few extra men and few extra
hours would catch up in their work. He
expressed no doubts as to the looks and
completion of the main building.
At meeting held late last night watch
men, with their sergeants and aids, were ap-
pointed to keep guard over the buildings
outside and in. A score of trustworthy fel-
lows were appointed, with now and then :.
man in authority. In the main building
the old reliable doorkeeper will probably be
in authority, while in Machinery Hall, a