The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-08
LABOR'S ANNUAL PARADE
THE HOLIDAY OBSERVED IN ALL
THE BIG CITIES.


Games at Gotham-Alliaucemen Turn
Out With the Toilers.
NEW YORK, Sept. labor day was
honored in this city by general suspension
of business. The state and city courts held
M sessions and the sessions of the police
courts we're brief. The custom house, post
Office, sub-treasury, appraisers Office and
ASSAY office wers all closed. Chimes were
ring and a special service held in old Trni-
~ church tonight The carrying out of the
varied and extensive programme arranged
t,-day was seriously interfered with by
the prevalence Of heavy northeast rain
storm which began yesterday and has
continued since. effectually preventing the
proposed big procession, soaking the ball
grounds 80 that play was impossible, and
causing an indefinite postponement of
numerous picnics, cricket and tennis
matches, foot ball games, horse races and
other field sports. No evening editions of
the papers were issued and banks and ex-
changes were closed. At other cities in this
vicinity, and at Portland Me-, and Con-
cord. N. H, the exercises were of the day
considerably curtailed owing to stormy
weather.
THE DAY IN KANSAS.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept 7.-Specials to
the Star from Kansas indicate that Labor
day was very generally observed as a holi-
day and in many places the farmers alli-
Gnce took prominent part in the cslebra-
tlons of the day. The legislature passed
law last winter making Labor day legal
holiday
In Topeka the day was observed on a
large scale The parade was very large.
Sixteen hundred employees Of the Santa Fe
railroad were in the line. The principal feat
ure of the parade, however, was the part
taken by the farmers alliance. Their por-
ton Of the parade was headed by l.. L.
Polk, president Of the National Farmers
Alliance, and Gen. James B. Weaver.
Then followed farmers in great num-
bers. They rode ponies. wore patches
on their trousers and large sunhowers in
their hats and carried spades and rakes
They had several floats, consisting Of houses
made Of wheat, corn and oats. Not only
the farmers but their wives and children
were all represe tied. An elaborate pro-
gramme was carried out at the fair grounds
this aftereoon, consisting of speeches by
President Polk and Gen. Weaver and all
kinds Of athletic sports.
A PARADE AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-Although Labor
day il the District of Columbia, yet it was
generally observed here, and there was
little or no work done in many Of the shops
where organized labor is represented. The
only public demonstration was in the shape
of parade through the streets by the labor
organizations with music, and number of
suburban picnics.
Labor day was observed in about all of
the principal cities north and consider
able number south. Pittsburg, Pa. was
the most notable exception to the rule.
Labor day was not observed there as
formerly. There was no demonstration,
and but for the closing OF the courts aud
banks there would be nothing to indicate
4 holiday. Large demonstrations were held
IN the surrounding towns. which were par
n tcipated in by the labor leaders aud or
carnations Of Pittsburg
Il At Buffalo, N. Y, Gov. Hill reviewed
labor parade and deli vered au address at a
labor picnic. Lieut. Gov. Jones followed
similar programme at Troy, n. Y.
lhe day was observed with considerable
enthusiasm in the populous centers III
Canada.
CARoLINA'S FIRST OBSERVANCE.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Sept labor day
was celebrated here by a parade of the
typographical union, Brotherhood of Lo-
conotlye Engineers, Brotherhood Of Loco
motive Flremen, American machinists and
n
GanuIe and manufacturing establishments
Inis Is the first labor procession
Whlcn has taken place in South
CaIohna and business houses generally
we're we're closed in recognition Of the
event. hon Leroy F. Youmaus ex-United
q S1~.es 5~st district attorney, delivered an ad-
uIess On The Dignity OF Labor to a large
cohcourse at the fair grounds. Gov. Till
man and the state officials occupied seats on
.he platform, and the governor RESPONDED
W TOAST TO The state Of South Carolina"
a. barbecue dinner. Bicycle riding, run
nlns jumping and tug of war were ac-
80 Is1iL psuiuhents OF the occasion and Tonight
ual terminated in ball at Agricul-
tural hall.
MEAPHlS TURNS OUT STRONG
MEMPHIS, TENN, Sept labor day
was Observed in this oitv in a mora nraten-
Colt: o.ou? manner than on any day since its in
snI pg'Ju. Inc banks sand exchanges close
IaSiz BUSINESS men generally made a half
NJ 10y .S u Tue occasion. The principal streets
ra"oI SI'1 were traversed this morning by
difparo,'e Iear ~ two miles long, consisting of
sni ieuI trade organizations and the fire
PoI4oe departments of tho CITY. The
M pNGaIanCe In line Of the farmers alliance
anolseoacS, each member wearing a
vroaspS lSp VI nay or cotton boil in his hat. was
eoYeu %eose with much enthusiasm. The
wero o4ol n was bright and warm. Speeches
pienics y ~ uuIerenG labor leaders, and
sftsruoo"e it's were held at various parks this
r. CHIcAGo's BIG TURNOUT.
peneron'o pea,GnAto, Sept. 7.-Lshor day was very
traSa any ny observed. TIE banks. board Of
ofRcesS UuSlueSs "eSs houses, courts and municipal
but rsth.Ee eEe closed. The day was bright.
OF an ,let oasi cool Tor outdoor pleasure. except
s 3 eens-oi we We sort. This morning there was
Il of tba al parade Of the labor ORGANIZATIONS
* thron,b tIi1y, whose members marched
benrassnL The principal streets with wavino
Af,os., suitable deviees and noottoeSs
proceed proceed parade the various organizations
they Srsu sn.a. 70 parks outside the CITY. where
athletipo tpant W the remainder of the dav in
There vsaules, dancing aud speech-makinp
the arusr rades and picnics in some Of
manufacturing suburbs.
AALTIMoREs OBSERVANCE.
usual more. more. MD., Sept. 7.-More than the
women ON tS OF well-dressed men and
Labor dp1, !. streets proclaimed this TO be
the labor !. the municipal holiday fxed bv
the ma foundations and r,rocIo;r1od ~ ~
nanca % In accordance Tv;tb e;.I ~; Dy
in ScheutznoSnh knights of Labor held picnic
N Labor in NJ, park aud the Federation of
~ land rsilroaI'ey park. The Western Mary
Pen-Mar. anS carried crowds Of people to
W boats also Iiu LN The other railroads and Steam.
Offices wera suelr usual crowds. The CITY
h M, Osel and labor halls decorated
PHnA5aIn 5aaIlLAnELPHrA's HOLIDAY.