The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-09-16
"In Union There Is strength"


only do the largest cities unite In its
obser ance but smaller towns as well
have caught the spirit, and by common
consent the day is made a time when,
undisturbed 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-
ton of employers are given opportunity
to more thoroughly appreciate that "ln
union there is strength.
The workingmeD, 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
holdings of trouble with which the Idea
was first received.
The shrewdness 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 or their posi-
tions when opposition is encountered;
the Justice which generally cha! acter-
ICES their action-all have tended to in
spre a respect in the minds Of employ
ers, legislators and professional men
vastly different from the Indifference,
patronage and condescension meted
them but comparatively few years ago.
Now, when Labor Day arrives, the
participants march in review before men
learned in letters and high in state cOun-
ellis 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, aud those who en-
ploy them, feel respect, honor and ella
ton that this organized host represents
so much of the wealth, strength and in
telligence of the nation, and that, un-
aided, it has achieved and maintains a
position so creditable to itself and the
country.
In Chicago. probably, occurred the
largest and most imposing demonstra-
tion of the day. Ten thousand men
marched through the streets to the time
of lively music. their columns gayly
decked with flags 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
from given point. The reviewing
stand was occupied by the chief officials
of the city and many men prominent in
public and professional life, many of
whom, after the divisions had dispersed
for their regular picnic outing, be- anne
speakers.
At Milwaukee, Wis, the laboring men
turned out 5, 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 ], 500 men in line.
At indianapolis, Ind. work in the in
dustriaI 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 adj
dresses were delivered by Judge Howe,
Morris Ross, and Rev +. w. Dexter.
The day was generally observed as a
holiday in the principal manufacturing
centers of tho State. Jesse Harper, of
Illinois. and j. A. Houser, 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 Baltic Creek joined in cee-
brating the day and sent de 'egation
several hundl cd strong. A. E. Cole,
Robert G. Ogg, and Ralph Beaumont
made addresses. At MuskegCn not
wheel turned in any of the mills or
factories, and after fine parade in the
morning, followed by speeches, a picnic
was held at Lake Michigan Park, con-
Guiding with pyrotechnical display in
the evening. AT Detroit, after the
morning parade picnic with athletic
games was held in the afternoon Bust
ness was virtually suspended in the city,
and the day passed away without a single
disturbing incident
At Buffalo, n. Y, 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 parades-that of the Fedora
tion of Labor and the Central Labor
Union-took place. Many women were
In inc ranks OF marCnerS In the AFTER
noon Senator PETER and others made ad-
dresses. At Troy there were a man.
moth parade and picnic in the afternoon.
Lieut.. Gov. Jones reviewed the parade
and made a speech. At 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 paraded and maze
fine display. At Albany all the labor
unions joined in a joint parade and pic
mic in the afternoon.
Business in San Francisco was par
TALLY suspended and $50 men were in
the line of parade
Tw,ntv thousand men paraded in st.
Louis and spent the afternoon and even
Ing in picnic at Lindell Park.
In Canada, Montreal, Ottawa, and
Toronto observed the day as holiday,
and parades and picnics were general.
The parade at Denver, Colo, had r.
600 men in line, and was reviewed by
the Governor and Mayor. Business was