The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-06-14
GRANITE MINERS UNION
It Celebrates the Day in Fine
Style at Phllipsburg.
SPEECHES, SPORT MUSIC
James Brennan, Charles Bonner and D.
M. Durfee the Orators of the occa-
sion - The Athletic Games A
Fine Ball in the Evening.
Special.Dispatch to the Standard.

versary of the organization of the
Miners union in Montana was celebrat
ed by the Granite Miners union in
Granite to-day, and as has almost in
variaby been the case in years past,
the weather was disa agreeable indeed.
Notwithstanding this fact, the observ-
ance of the day was one not soon to be
forgotten. Early in the forenoon con-
veyances of all kinds We're to be seen
arriving from Philipsburg and other
points, until by 10 o'clock the streets
of the little city on the hill were
thronged with people. The business
houses, residences and other places
were appropriately decorated with the
national colors and everything about
town had a holiday appearance. The
Granite, Bimetalic, Hope and other
mining properties were closed down to
such an extent that most of their en-
ployes were able to participate in the
celebration. Most business houses in
Granite and Philipsburg also closed
their doors, and If anyone missed see
ing and taking part in one of the most
universal and enjoyable celebrations Of
Miners union day it was his own fault
The only thing that tended to mar the
pleasure of the day was the disagree
able weather of the morning. 1t snow
ed and rained for an hour or two in
the forenoon. and for time it looked
as # outdoor sports would have to be
abandoned. Swings seats and shelter
were provided, and it seemed as if at
least 1000 people We're present, while
the various games We're taking place.
1t was soon after 10 o'clock when the
Granite Bimetallic band, under the
leadership of Prof J. H Viol. appear
ed. Soon after the arrival of the band
the miners formed in line for the pa
rade in front of Miners union hall,
President Harry Lewney of the Granite
Miners union acting as grand marshal.
1t was a fine body of men, more than
800 union miners. all wearing white
gloves being in line. Old Glory was
carried ahead of the procession. fol-
lowed by the Granite Bimetallic band.
Next came the speakers of the day,
then the members of the Brotherhood
of Stationary Engineers and last the
members of the Granite Miners union.
The line of march was, as announced
in the programme. down Main street
to Broadway. up Broadway and down
Magnolia avenue and Sunnyside to the
catHOllC CnHfCn, lnen TO the bllllet-
allie hoist, where halt was made in
front of the company's office The
band here played selection, after
which the parade proceeded to Miners
union hall, where addresses were made
by James Brennan, Charles Bonner
and D. M. Durfee. After selection
by the band President Harry Lewney
introduced as the first speaker James
Brennan, who after a few appropriate
remarks read the following letter from
T. S. Hogan, conveying his regrets:
Helena, Mont, June -.
Granite Miners Union, Granite.
Mont.-Gentlemen: I regret very much
that owing to serious illness in my fam
lily it is impossible for me to accept
your kind invitation to be with you on
this occasion. 1t would be especially
pleasing to me to be with you on this
day, as 1 realize that the times require
of you that you meet great issues and
meet them at once. / could scarcely
hope that any words of mine could add
to the sincerity of your sympathy with
your fellow miners in the Occur
d'Alenes or in the earnestness of your
protest against usurpations of the func-
tions of government by military and
civil despots, and at a time when the
enemies of your organization are en-
deavoring to subdue all sentiments OF
liberty and manhood, it is well that
you demonstrate to the public your
willingness and ability to uphold your
rights at all hazards. Wishing you g
successful celebration, l am fraternally
yours, T. S. HOGAN
Mr.. Brennan was followed by Charles
Bonner, who made brief but we'll re-
ceiyed speech. He referred to the
pressing necessity of thorough organi-
cation among the laborng people, cit
ing the Occur d'Alene trouble as ar
example and urged the union to stand
hu their fellow miners in DISTRESS
contribute literally to their relief. His
remarks We're received with applause
d. M. Durfee for nearly an hour spoke
upon the labor question, urging the
members of the unions to be as one
man in the support of their leaders
He stated that a thorough understand
ing among the various labor organiza-
tons was necessary for success. A
recess was then taken until . o'clock
at which time the procession again
formed and all marched to the Granite
pleasure grounds, about a mile west OF
the city. A grand stand had been
erected and shooting galleries and vari-
Gus booths where fruits and refresh
ments were dispensed We're located
among the mines The athletic sports
We're begun, the first contest being the
baseball game between the Philipsburg
and Granite teams. 1t was very inter
esting throughout, but the visitors We're
too much for the Granite boys and wor
easily, the score being 10 to 5 in favo
of Philipshurg.
Following is a list of the various
sports, with the names of the winners
of the prizes:
100-yard foOtra ce-Thomas Pope first
John Pope second.
Foot race. boys under 12-Walter Bal
lard first. Ed Martin second.
Foot race, girls under 12-katie Nc
Donald first. Gussie Costello second.
Ladies' race, 80 yards-Miss Saral
Thomas first Miss Kate Dooley second
Hop. skip and jump-Thomas Pop
first, L. A. Billiard second.
High jump-Thomas Pope first, L. A
Billiard second.
Standing jump. A. Billiard first
Thomas Pope second.
Putting shot-Dan McQuarrie first
Malcolm Mcdonald second.
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