The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-09-17
WAGE-EARNERS MILNE
LABOR-DAY OBSERVED FROM
OCEAN TO OCEAN,.
Countless Thousands of Workingnfen Pa
rade-Business Throughout the Country
Generally Suspcnded-Featurcs of the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Prominence.
Americas Sinews of Strength

servedly and di- tinctfvely its own. Not
only do the largest cities unite In its
observance but smaller towns as well
have caught the spirit, ana py common
consent the day is made a time when,
undsturbed by any of the troubles that
may have agitated their word, the
toilers of the nation meet in grand re-
view, and not only their associates but
their fellow men who stand in the rela-
tion of employers are given opportunity
to more thoroughly appreciate that ain
union there is strength. 5"
The workingmen, by consistent argu-
ment and persistent work, have gained,
in nearly every State. legal recognition
of the day; and by the moderation with
which they participate in the celebra
ton, they have dispelled all those fore
bodings of trouble with which the idea
was first received
The shrawdness with which questions
Of public import are considered; the
mastery system with which they unite
to accomplish chosen aims: the cogency
of reasoning in support of their posi-
tions when opposition is encountered;
the iustiee which generally cha acter
| Ives their action-all have tended to in
| spirc a respect in the minds of employ
ers, legislators and professional men
vastly different from the Indifference,
| patronage and condescension meted
them but paratiyely few years ago
Now, when Labor Day arrives, the
| participants march in review before men
| learned in letters and high in state coun
| els and authority; they listen to ad
| dresses delivered by orators from Con-
| gress' halls and Americas most famed
| pulpits; they present in solid rank
| an organization surprising in strength
| that of which no other class is capable.
| And the men who witness them, those
who address them and those who en-
| poy them, feel respect, honor and ella
| tion that this organized host represents
| SO much of the wealth, strength and in
| tclIigence of the nation, and that, un-
| aided, ii has achieved and maintains a
| position so credtable to itself and the
| country.
| In Chicago. probably, occurred the
| largest and most imposing demonstra
! ton Of the day. Ten thousand men
| marched through the streets to the time
! of lively music. their columns gayly
| decked with f'ags and banners. Three
| times ten thousand of their fellow-work
men watched them from the walks, and
| countless thousands of other spectators
| joined the moving throng. For an hour
! and half the procession could be seen
| from given point The reviewing
! stand was occupied by the chief officials
of the city and many men prom ;nent in
| pubic and professional life, many of
t whom, after the divisions had dispersed
! for their regular picnic outing, be anne
| speakers
| At Milwaukee, Wis, the laboring mon
turned out ), COZ strong. Nearly all the
| principal manufacturing establishments
were closed. The procession was one of
| the largest seen in Milwaukee for sew
, eral years. The carpenters made the
largest showing of numbers, having
: nearly 800 men in line.
At indianapolis, Ind, work in the in
! dustria! establishments was suspended,
and stores and offices were closed. A
! street parade by labor organizations
} with about 1000 men in line was the
! feature, followed by picnic. where ad-
dresses were delivered by Judge Howe,
| Morris Ross, and Rev. L. w. Dexter.
! The day was generally observed as a
/ holiday in the principal manufacturing
! ccnters of the State. Jesse Harper, of
Illinois. and J. A. Houscr. of Indiana,
| were among the prominent speakers.
The day was generally observed in
Michigan towns. Grand Rapids stopped
her busy work, and sent thousands to
! Ottawa Beach At Jackson the labor
| unions of Battle Creek joined in cele-
! brating the day and sent a e'egation
several hundred strong. A. f. Cole,
Robert G. Ogg, and Ralph Beaumont
! made addresses. At Muskcgon not a
wheel turned in any of the mills or
(, factories. and after a fine parade in the
morning. followed by speeches. picnic
was held at Lake Michigan Park. con
cluding with pyrotechnieal display in
the evening AT Detroit, after the
morning parade, a picnic with athletic
games was held in the afternoon. Busi-
ness was virtually suspended in the city,
and the day passed away without single
| disturbing incident.
At Buffalo, \. V, Governor Hill ar
| rived early, accompanied by Gen. Nc
Evan and Col. RUPERT. He was met at
the depot by the Citizens Reception
Committee, which included Mayor
Bishop. The Governor reviewed the
parade and afterward delivered an ad-
dress at the Labor Day picnic.
In other cities of the State the day
was becomingly celebrated. In New
York two paradcs of the Fedora
tion of Labor and the Central Labor
Union-took place. Many women were
in the ranks of marchers In the after
noon Senator Feffcr and others made ad-
dresses. At Troy there were a nam.
moth parade and picnic in the afternoon.
Lieut.. Gov. Jones reviewed the parade
and made speech. Al Rochester there
was an entire cessation of business and
parad and picnics were the order OF
the day. At Utica every mandatory
was closed and nearly all the stores
The labor unions paradcd and made a
fine display. At Albany all the labor
unions Joined in a joint parade and pic
mic in tho afternoon
Business in San Francisco was par
TALLY suspended and 3,59O men were in
the line of parade
| Tw w,ntv thousand men raraded in st.
Louis and spent the afternoon and even
ing in picnic at Lindcll Park.
In Canada, Montreal. Ottawa, and
Toronto observed the day as holiday,
and parades and picnics were general.
The parade at Denver, Colo, had -,
600 men In line, and was reviewed by
the Governor and Mayor Business was
suspended.
After the parade at Cincinnati the
various unions went to Wooddale Park,
where Maj Mckinley and John Seitz
made addresses
At St Paul most Of the business houses
were closed. After the morning parade
the afternoon was devoted to picnics and
games
At Cleveland business was suspended
and after the morning parade athletic
contests were held at Forest City Park
in the afternoon.
At Memphis, Tenn, the Farmers AL
lance joined in the parade on horseback,
each man carrying wisp of hay or a
cotton boil in his hat
At Boston, Portland, Me, and Con-
cord, N. f., heavy storm marred the
day and prevented the parades. The
day was a genel al holiday
| In Kansas City, Mo, the various