Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-02
TOILING MEN MARCH.
MANY HUNDRED TAKE PART IN THE
LABOR-OAY CELEBRATION.
Ancr the street Parade They Enjoy +"
Picnic. Games, and Dancing at
the Exposition Grounds.

Picnic. Games, and Dancing AZ
the Expedition Grounds.
Tho initial celebration Of Iabor-day by
tho white workiugmen OF Richmond was q
decided success.
Z, was one Of those happy events that
vviil be looked back 20 in years 60 come by
the many hundred who participated IN 1t
with feelings of pride and satisfaction.
There was no effort At show, but the de-
roonstration was of a quiet. orderly chaIac-
tcy and reflected credit upon both It's pro
meters and those who took part IN IT.
II was indeed field-1ay for the honest
and intelligent wagc-earDcrs of Virginia
initial upon whom both Heaven and
r..uro seemed 90 smile. Never did the
"pen.nr of fall gladden. the hearts OF the
r.aplo with more perfect weather. ne
tlv was almost Clou9ncss. and the mellow
,.,s n the autumn sun fell softly upon the
nnreands assembled on the streets and
aided chcerfulncss and beauty 10 the scene
1UE rARADT.
The parade of the various trades
,,i.De. which preceded the picnic at the
Trp1-. .t.on-Grouuds was "A highly credita,
iaaC.Ir. f. attracted the admiration ana
v.u the plaudit Of the eager and interest
d spectators who througed the streets
dong the route oi march passed. Men,
women. and children. perched on every ac-
ra,.lhle point from which good views
.,gH be had. watched the procession,
-.rrpDsed for the most part OF tdchuondS
IuVn and muscle. and none could IAN 10
admire the neat appearance oi tne men,
Nnr oven marching. ana @entiemaihy
bearing. o,- u
"a la Oh uTr
,rb,.l the many spectators patiently
,.1.,.d ouioyiuc the sweet autumnai
sspbyrs and breathing the fresh morning
CrOwDs AssrHnLT.
The hne of march was gs follows;
B.vp Broqd street from FIRST 20 Nine
,..nfh. from Nineteenth 10 Nam. mp NAN
T., T,aitb. thence 90 franklin, up Frank
lin ~ Lomhardy, thence TO broad up
Erasi 10 the observation-disclosures.
ALONG tire entire route large numbers OF
,s1uIaI gathered. and rs the column
r,.sod up Franklin the boys received
a. the head OF the parade was Chief
Marshal James b. Doherty, followed ol
iis sixteen aid-. all mounted. Next came
CAPTAIN +. J.. Hulce with Ceiachneht el
N,,ir,e nolicemep. and then the magnlh-
..ut Hampton band Of the soldiers Home,
which consisted of twenty-four pieces ana
puthused the crowd with It's merry airs.
THOSE WHO MARCHED.
The various unions participating IN the
,.4r.de fell IN on the cross streets, ptgh,
iirc al First IN the following order anu
y-th the number of men given Stonecut-
fers' Union, Zl3; Boller-maher~ Jhion' ~
T9Iors Union go; hack with Ef'hd ON,
r.rs of Machinists' luoh; MacnlnlSlS
Union qg. First regiment drum corps
p..,,.rs, Union. a. 1lnuers' and Corulce-
rraser-' Union. IS: Richmond lNpographl,,
.sI and Pressmpn's Unions l3S. ldchmOnQ
4 igbt Infantry Blues Band Iron MoulderS'
i-rion ~. Carpenters and Jolncrs' mon,
100. Paper Hangers Union, 5'i ,OiSH-
makers Union. AZ Plumbers ana 'as-
Filters Mon, 81 Buck4ayer7 OhIoh' 10
Bakers [ Juion IN hacks.
TIE rYpE-sErTEEs.
Tho Typographical Union was one OF the
LARGEST organizations particlnatlng IN the
,orade. and carried an exquisite banner OF
blue silk, said by many TO nave oeeh wv
lrnd-omest IN the line. 10 was maze bN
Nr l.. b. DeQuentini, n member OF the
pruters' Union. ana painted upon II
lea-hiye. under which was the Latn III,
srriution. Fjs Crt1 Fort,0r tOnited
strength is Stronger.
Largo numbers of the Dtsn1ct, Im',S,
and S'1te compositors paradcd IN ihls
%.
tween them as 20 which paper sAoula
I,ad tho union. a. they were divided INTO
'' channels one for each paper. 10 was
finally agreed that the paper which iur-
Ui-Led the largest number should nave
the foremost rank IN the processlQn' out
AS the Tm,s and Dispatch turnlshed an
,oual number. which exceeded that OF the
Uilt. lot- were cas'. and a penny tossed IN
the air decided the disputed point IN favor
Of the D,Spqfei. Master Sidney Gates,
SON Of Sheriff Gates. and the devil OF
tine composing-room, triumphantly bore
the Dsp1c'is ensign at the head OF the
union.
% allow the printers Of the newspapers
and such others as were pressed with Work
O. withdraw.
WITH FULL RANKS.
Tho stope-cutters and iron-moulders
furnished the largest numbers of men to
SpotIe,s white oyeralls az uniforms for
ia. paiuter- gave them very attractive
appearance and rendered this union one
uf the most conspicuous m the line.
Al the plumbers bore large turnkerS
upon their shoulders as insignia OF their
trade. while the other organizations wore
badges
Ihe Bakers Union rode in hacks as most
~ It's members had been working all
night.
As the Carpenters Union passed the Dis
patch building, they gave cheer, and the
Typographical Union conferred similar
compliment upon all the Richmond papers.
IHE GROUNDS.
The procession reached the Exposition
Grounds about noon and entered Toy the
Br0ad-street gate, and marching t., the
omen space beyOUd the old mann building,
dslaudrd. Then each individual sought
amusement aud recreation and Veritabie
picnic followed, IN which the men
we're not the sole participants, tor the
wives and sweatlearts Of the sons ot ton
had by Tins time reached the grounds.
Some sought amusement at the shootlhS-
cutlery. Others clustered around the ever
present fskr with the rings and canes,
while the majority were attracted by the
music and were soon whlrllng IN the may
waltz.
BASEBALL PLAYED.
The day passed % with perfect harmony,
sy,rv one thoroughly enjoying himself. In
lle afternoon there was match game OF
ban between picked nine and the nlne OF
ihs lron-Mouldcrs' Union. aud though but
itree innings we're played the game was
Metly interesting. The score resulted III
too IN isvor of the picked nine.
GKyr11NGs From NORFOLK.
About z O'Clock in the afternoon Chief
Marshal Dohorty received the following
telegram from Norfolk. whore Labor-Gay
Was likewise being celebrated.
IAc organized labor of Norfolk sends
erecting. 10 brother wage-yprkers end
wish them success IN Their first celebration
g.. labor-day. SAMUEL -. Hope .,
Chief Marshal
To this Nh Doherty responded, excress-
iur his thanks and sending congratulations
l1i.s Norfolk brethren.
had been the intention OF the Com
uIttee 4 Arrangements to nave the picnic
extend until ii o'clock last night. out upon
c.nsideration IL was deemed best 10 close
the grounds az O'clock.
Ail who participated in the celebration
acre vel pleased. and next yeir the occa
H0a Will be observed with even more en-
ttusia,m aud upon "a more extended scal'
than 10 was yes esterday.