The record-union., 1891-08-21
LABOR DAY.
Completing Arrangements for Next
Months Demonstration.
Various Committees Appofnted-All of
the Trades Unions VIII Partfc-
ipate in the Parade.

The Labor Day Committee of the
Federated Trades met last evening at
Federated Hall for the purpose of max
ing preparations for the celebration on
September 7th. The assemblage was
called to order by Chairman Hantzman,
who stated the object of the meeting.
J. G.. Garrison, the Chairman of the
committee appointed to canvass among
the business houses in the city in order
to get them to agree to close their stores
during portion of the day, first adj
dressed the meeting. lie gave the names
of the firms visited who had agreed to
close their places of business for part OF
the day. The evening newspapers, he
said, had agreed to go to press at o'clock,
and the RECoRD-UNIoN had promised
that it's employees would be given the
afternoon Off
Mr.. Jost, also a member Of the COM
mittee. said the Mayor had given his con-
sent to the use of the Plaza if the Eeder-
ated Trades desired it..
THE sToNE-CUTTERS IN LINE.
Otto Bell stated that the granite-cutters
of Rocklin had asked permission to
participate in the parade. and he moved
carried unanimously.
Mr.. Bell of the Timers Union also
said the members of his union intended
TO be in the parade. They would have
some kind Of a uniform, and on the side
of the hats neat pin emblematic of the
trade would be worn.
Richard CaVerly, the delegate from the
Boiler-makers' Union, gave notice that
the members of his union would turn out
in goodly numbers.
]. G. Andrews of the Harness-makers'
Union assured the assemblage that the
members belonging to his order would
be in line in the parade.
The representative of the ironmolders.
Mr.. Tibbitts, said his union would turn
out with seventy men. They did not
propose to wear uniforms, as they pre-
ferred rather to spend their money in aid
OF their brothers who were involved in
trouble in San Francisco. This announce
ment brought forth cheers.
NJ. M. Glenn assured the Chairman
thatthe Typographical Union would be
in the parade with both feet.''
Frank Oweger Of the Cigarmakers' and
John Zittlnger, representing the Iailors'
Union, stated that at meetings of their
orders it was unanimously decided to
take part in the parade.
William Becker of the Brewers Union
said the brewers would turn out and
carry new flag which they had pur
cHaSeu Tor tne occasion.
PLUMBERS, MUSICIANS, ETC.
The plumbers were represented by V.
J. Tolly, who stated that at least thirty
members of the union would be in line.
W. Z. Platt said the Musicians Union
had held no meeting, but would shortly
and most undoubtedly decide to turn out.
He rendered the committee the services
of the Hussar Band on the day of the cell
eDration.
Wilhelm Fredericks of the Bakers
Union said that twenty-four bakers
would appear in uniform in the parade.
j. G. Garrison, one of the committee
who had visited the contractors, stated
that they had promised their hearty CO.
operation.
Upon motion, the following gentlemen
were appointed a Committee on Music:
John Zittinger, H. n. Bauman and V. j.
TolIy.
w. r. Selkirk moved that the process
sion start at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
1t was decided to give ball in the
evening, and the following gentlemen
viii make the necessary arrangements
for it: Messrs- Caverly, Zittinger, Tony,
Glenn and Mckay.
Literary exercises will be held in the
Plaza in the afternoon, and the pro-
gramme will be arranged by Messrs.
Tihbitts, JOSt and Platt.
tice in the press inviting all friends OF
labor to join in the celebration.
Messrs. Bell, Selkirk, Fredericks,
Becker, Pope, Andrews. Garrison, Bau-
man, Ross and Glenn were appointed a
committee to meet the Rocklin stone
cutters at the depot. 1t is understood
that they will be accompanied by band
of music. The committee was also en-
powered to prepare lunch for the visit
ing union men if it is necessary.
4 printing committee, composed of
Messrs. Jost, Glenn and Stack, was ap-
pointed.
THE BALL IN THE EVENING.
The question as to whether or not the
Federation spould turn out as body was
brought up but action was deferred until
the next meeting.
The matter of setting price on tickets
for the ball was discussed, but it was
finally decided that the admission fee be
fifty cents for gentlemen. Ladies will be
admitted free.
Although he protested vigorously,
John Hantzman was unanimously chosen
Grand Marshal.
Chairman Hartman said there was one
thing he desired to see accomplished, and
that was that all Of the lager beer saloons
be closed from the time the parade starts
until the close of the literary exercises.
Acting on this suggestion, Mr.. Selkirk
pointed TO go before the Liquor Dealers
Association at their meeting to-day, and
request them TO pass an order that all sa-
looms be closed during the afternoon,
while the exercises were in progress.
The motion was finally withdrawn,
however, and the matter was left in the
hands Of the Canyassing Committee.
The General Committee will meet next
Saturday evening and decide upon a plan
to canvass among the retail dealers in the
city.
1t was suggested that Judge Mcclure
be asked 10 make the address in the after
noon, and the name of ex-President AL
fred thurman, of the San Francisco Fed
Grafton, was mentioned. The names OF
Rev. Sileox and Rev. Bane were also
suggested, but no action was taken.
The committee adjourned TO meet again
next Saturday evening at O'Clock, il
the Hussar Bands hall at Seventh and
streets.
RIVAL SUITORS.
They Have Fight and Tell Their
Troubles to District Attorney RYAN