Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-02

laDOflnR classes IN their efforts to shorten
their hours OF labor, as he knew by eX-
| perience what toll and labor meant Or
ganl2ed intelligent effort would secure tC
the workingman the benefits for which he
was asking. The workingmen of the
Pacific coast were intelligent, industrious
and understood their wants. The grand
country In which we live was fairly TEEN
Ing with natural advantages aud re-
sources, and IL was to the labOring man
that we looked to see these bOunteOus
gifts of nature brought into active use
and development.
j. IL. Hill, the orator of the day, was
next introduced, and his speech was FREE
quently interrupted with applause. He
said In substance that he appreciated the
honor OF being granted the privilege of
addressing the people on this auspicious
occasion. He advocated the amending of
the mechanics lien law so that the labor
er's claim would be paid first and not pro
rata as at present. Mr.. Hill character
the hope that IL would be remedied at the
next session of the Legislature. He favored
all laborers being Uaid In coin and not In
time checks. lie referred to the abuses
or foreign immigration, and AS an Illus
tration said that in South Carolina, where
he had resided, only Italians were en-
ployed and asking prominent employer
that the Italians would refuse to work
with them. This was sad state of
affairs and demanded the serious and
earnest consideration OF congress His
sympathy had always been and was still
with the working man, and whenever
possible his voice would be heard be
heard In their behalf.
Horace Barton Kane being absent,
President Rawls called on Mr.. Crowley,
1t,t ,t..,,.
Water company. Mr.. Crowley remarked
that the demonstration should be a
source OF qualification and pride to the
wOrkingmen of this section Of the coun-
try. He cuntendcd that IL was by educa-
tiOn aud united action that the labOrinR-
men would obtain redress for their
wrongs. There were many trades organ
iZatiOns, but they would all pull In OpUO-
site directions II they were not maSScd
under one head. Concerted intelligent
action was what was needed. The labor
ingmen Of the country had many wrongs
to be righted, but undue agitation would
never accomplish anything; 1t was quiet,
effective organization that triumphed.
II had been said that lawyers should not
be permitted to address labor meetings as
they were out OF place, and when they
spoke at such gatherings the were usually
demagOgucs. This was wrong, as the
labOringmen needed lawyers and men of
brains 10 aid them to remedy existing
evils.
Some one seeing the familiar form of
Hon. III. Y. Thompson on the stand i'm
mcdiatclY called his name and In Obedi-
cncc to the calls, that gentleman advanced
to the front and delivered one Of his char
actrristic eloquent extcmpOraueous ad-
dresses. He said I'm substance that while
viewing the procession he noticed one
transparency on which was inscribed a
sentiment which he heartily echoed and
which would appeal to every one, viz:
"Eeight hours for labor, eight hours for
recreation and eight hours for sleep" A
laborer could perform more work In eight
hours, honest labor, than In ten hours dis
honest labor. Eight hours should be al
lowed to every man Tor education, study
aud recreation, and the labOringman who
tolls hard was, above everyone else, en-
titled to eight hours sleep. Referring to
Mr.. CrOwlcy's remarks concerning dema-
gOguCs, Mr.. Thompson said that this class
OF men too often existed in the ranks of
the workingmen and held back, their ad-
vancement. IL was the ambitlOn Of every
man to elevate and better his condition.
aud he would always be both ready and
willing to aid them In every manner posi-
BILE.
rhe last Of the applause Of II. Y.
ThOmpsun's most eloquent speech had
grand stand, when the drum corps rem
dered finale to the sojourn on the
grounds.
The base ball game. which had been
marked down upon the programme as one
Of the features OF the day, had to be
abandoned, owing TO the unfit condition
of the grounds which had been sOftened
by the recent heavy rains.
1t was p. m. The sky, which, during
the forenoon, had remained a threatening
menace to the parades, cleared off and for
the first time in three days the sun shOne
brightly upon the animated and dispers-
ing crowds that wended their way TO
their respective homes, TO both refresh
themselves with food and rest
Each organization returned to their
respective quarters, a little tired from the
lengthy march.
The first portion Of the days
programme had passed. The Bay Clues
had met once more aud added another
link TO the fraternal feeling which Is fast
taking the place OF any rivalry that
might have existed. The united
celebration was all the more successful
for the reason that the trades Organiza-
tiOns from both ends Of the bay worked
with vim and In harmony. The success
wa gratifying, not only TO the working
men, but to the great mass Of people who
are Interested In the future welfare, pros
perty and advancement OF the Interests
Of this, the most favored section OF the
Union.
At about o'clock large audience as
sem bled upon the elevated grounds, which
rise on both sides OF Magnolia
street, between Canoe and Dock. This
grounds were chosen by the committee
for the athletic portion Of the programme.
Mr. McAndrews, the chairman Of the
committee Of enter tainments, addressed
sl 1 In nd mai
bers OF the trades unions In particular,
that large number OF local merchants
had literally subscribed prizes that are
tn be awarded TO the most meritOriOus
display OF agility In the coming program
OF athletics Further, that only union
members can enter and contest for the
prizes. The following three Judges were
selected: James Rooney, Judge Phil
Gallaher and the IIERALD's represen-
tatiye.
The first feature was standing jump;
prize, "A pair OF pants from the Red Front
| Won by j. +. Smalley, teamster; dis
tance, nearly eight feet.
Running hop-step and jump; price, a
| g. silk umbrella from the Globe clothing
house. Won by Joe Olympia, a stone
mason distance thirty-four feet.
Standing high jump; prize, hat from
| the u. ). clothing house. Won by W. ii
Cassell, carpenter; height, three feet aud
eight inches
| Footrace. 200 feet, turn "A stake and re.
turn: price. one hat by Grecnburg Bros
Won by Wilkcson. a carpenter.
Fat mans race, man 20 weigh over 2b
pounds; distance, seventy-hve yards
prize, one pair Of shoes from Boston sho'
store. Won by w. H. Cassell carpenter
Girls wheebarrow race, under "A year
| Of nge-Prize, one pair OF shoes from q. A
| Watson. won by Rose Lewellin, age Il