Telegram-herald., 1890-09-02
Rowland Connor the Orator
OF the Day.
kalamazoo Sends Eighteen
Carloads Of Men.
The Streets Crowded With Visitors
The Celebration az Reeds
IAke-3he Printers and
Cigarmakers Play Base
BaIl-Olher Sports
OF the Day.

TIE Labor Day demonstration yes
terday vas the largest and most success
fui ever held IN Western Michigan. The
parade IN the morning was indicative
OF the strength OF labor unions in this
city. Fully 1900 men were n line and
much enthusiasm prevailed. The
streets along the line of march were
one perfect mass of humanity. Men,
women and children crowded forward
10 witness the parade.
There were fear divisions. The first
formed on the east SIDE of Turner-st.
IL was IN command of First Marshal
Captain 4. W. Hulburt. The second
division formed on the west side of
Tnrner-st on Fourth-st. with the night
resting on Fourth-st. 1t was IN com
mand of Second Marshal o. W. Fisher.
The third division formed on the east
side of Turner-st., on Third-st., with
the right resting on Turner-st. Third
Marshal John Barrett commanded il.
The Fourth division formed on the
west SIDE Of Turner-st. on Third-st. with
the right resting on Turner'S. 1t was
IN command OF Fourth Marshal George
r. Peeps.
I, was nearly IL o'clock when the
column commenced TO move. A
platoon Of police took the lead, fol
lowed by the speaker of the day, Row.
land Connor, with Frank II. Gill and
George Dean acting as escorts. Then
came Wurzburg's bInd. The Typo
graphical Union came next, 14j strong.
They were resplend ent in black busters
made for the occasion, and presented 4
fine appearance. Noticeable among
them were several proprietOrs OF PRINT
ing Offices who are members of the
Typographical Union.
The Wood Carvers Union was next,
carrying banuer bearing the Inscrp-
ton OF 30 hours work for > hours pay"
The Wood Turner's, Bakers and Bar
bers followed after.
The ilorseshoers Union, in the second
division, presented very pretty ap-
pearance with their red shirts and
leathern aprons. They were behind
the MOlders' Union, which was headed
by a Kalamazoo band. Tue Brewers
Union. a solid and substantial looking
body OF men. was next. They wore
blue shirts, a striking contrast TO the
flaming red ones OF the horseshoers
The Salesmens Union was next,
and then came the German
Cahnetmakers. With their ensign
'sUnted We stand" Sproul & Nc
Gurrins followed together with the
Furniture Makers union.
The Cgarmakers union headed the
third DIVISION.
The Kalamazoo delegation carried
Japanese pani soils and they were the
feCipents OF cheers all along the line
of march There were also the Band
Scroll aud saw Filers union, the Hol-
laud Furniture Workers union and the
Furniture Workers Prot ctivc ass0cia-
ton. The latter wore stripped shirts.
The Carpenters union led the third
division. They were followed by the
PAINTERS aud decorators in spotiess
white suits. 1nen came the brcklaycfs,
taiiors. plasterers ana scores of miscei-
laue0us socletes.
It vas novel ard fascinating sight.
these hardy sons OF toni. The city was
In holiday attire. flags and bunting ut-
ing displayed from ne4rlv every store.
There were many wagons ~ thc parade
Some Of them were laden with pretty
madens attirec ia various CoioTs.
Their cheeks we're all aglov
with the excitement, As they dlstri-
buted flowers and other small gifts
along the way. Wagons contained
machinery showing the stone cutters.
saVyefs, bIssters carpenters and var
Gus other tr8tesneu az work, snd "a
the rear followed up the usual quota
Of advertising s.gns, some Of them
novelties n themselves.
Toe hne ol march vas Turner 70
briaEe. east % canal. south 60 M0nroe.
o. South DIVISION. 60 Maple 10 -nel-
dnu. ca kultcn-st. Park on She i4ou-af.
the column PASSED r review So fnst ev-
cry man in the rarsfe could w tnees lt
Mayer hl snd tne citY fathers sued
tae parade from q command ~ posi-
toa ~ Sweet Hotel. il was fuHv
twehty minutes n passing ths point.
There were seven bands of
music In al. Kalamazoo Vas well
rsrrrseutsd. eighteen car ios3s
or Ro00 men coming over. Al di2 not
turn ouk hcwt ser. and it is estimated
that there were a. many union men or
lockers as there were in the CO umn.
Tnen there were thousands with un.on
snt1nents who cheer-d their brother
toiiers to the echo