The evening times., 1899-09-04

an appropriate manner in all sections of
the country The buzz of the saw and the
tap of the hammer will not be heard to-
day. The hum and click of machinery will
be hushed, and the honest toilers of the
land, with the members of their families
and friends dressed in holiday attire, will
be astir early in search of rest and amuse-
ment. In 1894, upon the petition OF the
representatives Of organized labor, Congress
appointed the first Monday in September
a national holiday. Before that time, how
ever, the day was celebrated in several
States as a legal holiday, but it is safe to
say that in no city has the occasion been
more generally observed than in Washing
ton.
Having been made national holiday, it
is generally observed by all classes-the
banker, the lawyer, the manufacturer. and
the clerk. In consequence, all places of
business, from the Government departments
TO the corner grocery store, Will be closed,
thus allowing everyone who desires an op
portunity to participate in celebrating the
day. The day will be observed in the
District by the representatives of the two
great labor organizations of the country,
the trades unionists and the Knights OF
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sorts on the Potomac, the former going
to River View and the latter TO Marshall
Hall.
The committees in charge Of the outings
TO these places have arranged programmes
of athletic events and other amu,s ments
for the entertainment of the hosts OF labor
and their friends, and il is safe to say
that those who visit either OF these resorts
will spend a most enjoyable day. In the
arrangement for the entertainment OF the
visitors the committee was careful that
the little ones, their mothers and sisters.
cousins and aunts, would be entertained,
and games in which they may participate
have been provided. Trades unionists o! the
District affiliated with the Central Labor
Union and the Building Trades Council,
with their friends, will spend the day at
River View and the Knights OF Labor con-
nected with District Assembly No. 60, X.
Of L., and the organizations belonging to
the local Federation of Labor, will picnic
at Ma.Nhall Hall.
At the latter resort the programme o.
events will be as follows: A game of b-se-
ball between teams representing the car
penters and painters organizations pig
chase wheelbarrow race, tub race swim
ming match a tug of war between MEM
bers of District Assembly No &C. *. o.
l.. and the local Federation of Labor,
| rooster dance, prize Waiting. compeu-
tive cakewalk by the members of the cd
| Dominion Cake Walkers Club, and an ex-
| hibition cake walk.
The exercises Will be in charge OF the
| following committees:
Charles W. Enrich Chairman; John ]. Bark
| man. Secretary; X. N. Williams, Treasurer; h.
| j. Berg. Charles J. Graves, Joseph Caldwell,
| Thomas Sheehan, Malcolm Blupm, "a. NJ Law
| SON. Thomas p O'Dea. L. Struck, J. +. O'Neil,
I I Martin DPpTg George t,IaS-
! gov Dan A. ConnOrs z. L. o Brien, W. f. Carr,
John Miles, II. Whitmore.
Committee on Boat. T. Barkman, Charles
| Graves, X. J. Berg.
| Committee on Sports-R NJ Williams Joseph
Caldwell. Thomas Sheehan, Malcolm Blumm, A.
| NJ. Lawson.
Committe on Reception-T. P. oDea, L.
| Struck. J. T. o'Nel.J Frank oMeara.
| Committee on Floor-Martin Decry, George
Glasgow, Dan A. Connors, P. L. oBrien, r.
| Whitmore
Committee on Prizes-John Miles, William E
! Carr.
| The River View Programme.
At River View the programme will con-
sist of the following events:
Baseball game-Mosaic and Eneaustie Tile Lay
ers' Union No. VS.. Cigarmakers' Union No
| no; IL a.
One-hundred yard foot race (men)-First prize
| pair OF fine shoes; second prize set knives anC
| forks Event called 2:30 p. IN.
Foot tDoySb-tlrsl TUlltT shaits
second prize, pair of shoes; 2:i5 p. IN.
Running high jump-First prize, set carvers
second prize, fine hand saw; p m.
Bicycle race-First prize, handsome sweater
second prize jack plane; 3:l5 p. m.
Sack race (boys)-First prize, handsome sole
silver handled pocket knife; second prize, lint
hat: 3:30 p. m.
Climbing creased pole-Prize of ss worth Q
goods; 3:45 p. m.
Tug of war-one-half case imported wine an,
box OF fine union label cigars will be AWARDED
the successful team This contest will be be
tween the Central Labor Union and Bulldln!
Trades Council; John G.. Wolfe, captain OF tn
| Central Labor Union team, and John McVey, cap
tain of the Building Trades Council. The even
| will be called at p. m.
Chasing creased pig-The person who catcfe
the pig will become owner. Shase caileu at
wheelbarrow race Qadies)-First prize, hand
some extension dining table; second prize, pal
| of fine vases; $3.50 p m.
Contest in fancy dancing-First prize, hant
some gold medal; second prize, gold medal; thir
prize, handsome set Of knives and forks; Ga
D. m This contest will be limited TO misses {
fourteen years and under.
I Cake walk-Champion Cake Walk Club, i
charge Of Prof. Oliver; 9:30 p. m.
Dancing during the day and evening.
Arrangements have been made for tn
; boats to leave the Seventh Street whar
at 10 a. M, 2:15, $50, S, and 6:45 p. m.
AS an extra inducement to purchaser
of tickets the holders of the coupons G
; the same will be entitled to the award c
a $50 set of dining dishes, Webster's Die
tionary, value $40; lady's watch, valu
$50; boys suit of clothes. value 81, an
! gentleman's fine silk umbrella, value a.
The general joint committee is compose
of the following members of the Centrt
Labor Union and the Building Trade
Council.
John P. Healy. Chairman; Milford Spohn, se'
retary: ]. L. Feeney. Treasurer c. j. Heute
]. B. Dowell, R. C. Hail. E. Wolfe, Henry Was
ner, W. W. Mockabee, R. H. Lewis E. w: Pa
ton, J. W. Heisley, Frank Herbert, b. F. Davi
Frank E. Serrine, E. J. Radigan, William Silve
H. streb, J. j. Crowley, Frank Kopp; MiGha IeI
J. F. McHugh, L. E. Lawrence, E. X Armstrong
Henry Nau, Edward McCullom, J. d. Bittenbel
der, Conrad Barren, Benedict Tarrant, S.
Wilder, F. NJ. Hall. Charles MCGOWAN, Josep
; whalen, Thomas Fraber, F. Hacket, Dennis Ferr,
A. l.. Dahler, Sam De Nedry, Thomas j. McCu
Tough, E. S. Stokes, C. G. Deakins, J. F. Nj
Cormick, John Stanley, John G. Wolf, John Wi
| lis, Smith Raynor, j. d. McKinnon, S. d. Ze
| w. ii. Marsh, Elmer II. Tyler, Asher W. Stocl
ton, George W. Boyd, and Conrad Craftsman.
The following named compose the var
Gus committees for the day:
, Committee on tertainment-Charles J. He
. ter. Chairman; William Marsh, E. J. Radiga
(. William Silver, J. J. Crowley, W. H. Henso
/, | A. L. Dahler, Sam De Nedry, T. J. McCulloug
!; ]. F. Mccormick, John G. Wolfe J. D. McKil
! non, J. F. McHugh, Edward McCullom, ]:
! Bittenbender, Conrad Barron, Dennis Ferry, II.
= Streb, J. L. Feeney, John McVey.
Floor Committee-Frank Kopp, Chairman;
! ton G. W. Boyd, Conrad Craftsman, E. K. Arr
| strong s. W. Wilder, Charles MCGOWAN, JOSEF
whelan, Thomas Hacket.
Committee on Tickets. B. Dowell, Chai