The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
PREPARING TO CELEBRATE.
Elaborate Arrangements for the
Observance of Labor Day


Observance of Labor Day
The joint committee of District Assem-
bly, No. &c, K of L., and the local FEEDER
alton of Labor, after week of great ac-
tivity. has nearly completed arrange
ments for the celebration of Labor Day.
While the occasion will be observed as a
general holiday, the members of both
these organizations are taking more than
usual interest in making the celebration
of the workingman's day this year a
great success.
Ever since several of the members of
district assembly were indicted for con-
spiracy under the antitrust law, last
June, their brother members and their
friends, the members of the local Fed
Grafton of Labor, decided that they would
unite in giving an excursion TO Marshall
Hail. the proceeds to be contributed to
the defense of the indicted men.
The efforts of the joint committee in
arranging for a pleasant and interesting
celebration, have been eminently success
full, and there is no doubs that the mem
bers of organized labor and their friends
generally will take advantage of the OPP
portunity to spend a pleasant day at the
Hail. and at the same time contribute
to the support of organized labor, espe-
cially TO those charged with violating the
law.
The committee on amusements has ar
ranged the following program of athletic
events and other amusements:
Wheelbarrow race-Open to all; prizes,
an eight-day clock and cut glass water
pitcher and tumblers.
Three-legged race-Prizes, silk umbrella
and fruit dish.
Fat mans tub race-Prizes to be deter
mined by the number of contestants.
Bicycle race-prizes, suit of clothes,
pair of shoes, and a bicycle saddle.
Foot race-One-fourth Of mile; prizes,
IS, silk umbrella, and clock
Swimming contest-l00 yards; prizes,
S., and $3.50.
rocking chair, and the pig to the winner.
blind mans race-Fifty yards; prizes.
three cases beer; two cases beer, and
one case beer.
Rooster dance-Winner to have choice
of any rooster in the coop.
Sack race-Prizes, keg of beer, and two
cases of beer.
Waiting contest-Gold medals to the
successful couple.
The Central Labor Union and the Build
ing Trades Council have also completed
arrangements for the celebration of La
| Dor Day.
From the reports of the different COM
mittees in charge of the arrangements it
is evident that the preparations for the
observance of the holiday are more extern
sive and more elaborate than those of
previous years.
The joint committee selected from both
organizations some time ago decided to
spend the day at River View, where ar
rangements have been made for the
| amusement and entertainment of an i'm
mense gathering.
The committee on amusements and ath-
letic sports appealed TO the merchants of
the city for contributions for prizes and
the generous response of the business men
is most gratifying to the members of or
ganized labor.
long and varied program for the en-
tertainment of the ladies and children
and athletic events in which the members
of organized labor will contest has been
arranged, which, together with the list
Of contributors to the prize list, was pub
lished in yesterdays Times.