Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-07
FROM MANY PLACES
Mill Men and Their Families Gather
at Beaver for a Picnic.
RAIN PUT A DAMPER ON THE FUN.
Attendance Not as Large as Formerly by
Many Thousands.
A DAYS GRIST FROM LABOR CIRCLES

"A light, drizzling rain which fell all day
yesterday put a damper on the annual pie
mic of the Amalgamated Association at the
Beaver Fair Grounds. 1t was fully ex-
pected that from $1,000 to $4,000 persons
would be present, but the highest esti-
mates placed the crowd at from 5000
to 10000, and the pleasure
of these was marred by their being
compelled to seek shelter early in the day
and remain under roof until time for re-
turning home. Mill men who took their
families, with view of enjoying days
recreation with basket lunch in the woods,
were greatly disappointed The wet weather
also interfered with the business on the fair
grounds. Numerous stands had been erected
and filled with edibles; the usual array of
sports arranged, together with number of
amusements. Several bands of music had
been engaged and dancing was kept up all
day. This last amusement was probably
the most successful of all.
sa-: The March to the Depot.
The delegates to the National Lodge
formed at Turner Hall, on Forbes street, at
o'clock, and, headed by the Select
Knights Band, marched down to Chestnut
street, to, Fifth avenue, to Grant street, to
Third avenue, to Market street, to Fifth
avenue, to Smithfield street, to Liberty
avenue and the Union depot. John d.
Carey, of Equity Lodge No. Al, acted as
marshal and was assisted by w. H Will
Jams, of Wheeling, NJ Burns, of Indiana,
and John Gallagher, of Philadelphia. Pres
ident Weihe and the other national officers
led the column over the route.
Two trains well filled with picknickers
had gone out previous to the arrival of the
delegates. The official train made the third
from the Union depot, and it arrived at the
fair grounds about noon. In all six special
and four regular trains were sent from this
city. Division Passenger Agent Samuel
Moody personally supervised the trans
portation of the pleasure-seekers. Three
trains went from Wheeling, two from
Youngstown, two from New Castle, one
from Sharon and one from Mingo and
Steubenville.
The order maintained throughout the day
was good. The Committee of arrangements
very properly made a rule that no drinks
should be sold on the grounds There were
very few violations of the rule, and Beaver
being local option town, intoxicants could
not be secured except from those
who had carried bottles in their
pockets The fakirs were on the grounds
early and when the crowd began to assemble
they were all ready for business. They
did a land Office business notwithstanding
the rain. One or two shell games were run
outside of the grounds, and although an eff
fort was made to have them stopped by the
Beaver authorities they loitered around
roping in those who thought they could beat
the game.
Turned Out in Large Numbers.
The Beaver people turned out in large
as it had been some years since
the picnic had been held in the fair
grounds. The people tried hard to enjoy
Between showers they walked
out through the woods or across the race
track, but the wet grass made this unpleas-
ant. Then shower would come up and a
would be made for the sheds and
dancing platform.
One or two fights occurred late in the
afternoon and one last evening. In the lat
ter a man named Youngson, from Sharon,
mad his face badly bruised. 1t as.'reported |
that the trouble occpred through dispute |
about girl.
Under the circumstances the entire crowd |
was good natured one. 1t was also So
ciable one. The families of mill men from |
the various towns represented mingled to- |
gether as neighbors and friends, and no one
seemed to complain about the rain.
Ex-Secretary William Martin, of the as |
and ex-Trustee James H. Mutt, of |
Youngstown, were among the attendants. |
Both gentleman have causes for the MANY |
heaped upon them yester
lay. The former met many of his old |
friends, made during his long years of faith
ful service as secretary of the association, |
who were enthusiastic in their good |
wishes for his success in his new
ield of labor. Mr.. Mutt was
Kept busy showing his friends present
which had been given him the night before
~ the employees of Brown, Bonnell & Co., in
he Youngstown City Council Chamber. 1t
S a handsome gold watch and chain pre-
ented to him ON his retirement from the
ervice ofthe company to assume the duties
If the new office to which he has been
elected in Youngstown. Mr.. Mutt came to
last night, and will be at the
Meeting of the Amalgamated Association