Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-04

Labor Day yesterday in Martins
Ferry was a success in every way, al
though it was marred somewhat by
rain. The affair was under the aus
plces of the Belmont Central Trades
and Labor Union. 1t is the second
demonstration that they have given
ana this occasion was equal to the
first. This body is composed of good
workers, and when they undertake to
DO thing they do it. This city can
feel proud that it was brought to them.
The laboring people and citizens
worked together to make it a success
and for their hard work they gained
their object. 1t passed off most pleas
antly and the large crowd was well
taken care of.
The first event of the day was the
parade, which was formed on Hanover,
Fifth, and Fourth streets and prompt
Iy moved at eleven O'Clock, over the
route heretofore published. The first
division was as follows: Chief Marshal
Walter Larkins and aid, A. J. Cecil,
platoon of police, Mayor Goodhue,
Chas. James and other officials in
carriage. Then the speakers in a car
riage, Mayor Weininger, of Bridgeport,
and several others; Heatheringtons
band, Uniform Rank X. of P; Painters
and Decorators. of Be1laire; United
Mine Workers; Lewis Avon lodge A.
A. of |. & S. T; Pearl lodge of A. A.
Of |. S. T.; Mountain City lodge.
The second division was headed by
Summers band, of Wheeling, follow
ed by the fire department led by Chief
Ong and Assistant Chief Parks. The
department was as follows: Liberty
Hose Company, Independent Hose Com
pany, Fireman J. w. Darrah. wearing
the championship belt, and P. Moore,
carrying the trumphet that the COM
pany has won. Next was the Vigilant
Hose Company, the Alert wagon and
Mears' Hook and Lader Company. The
third division was made up of mer-
chants displays. This showing was
most creditable and drew forth APP
piause from the crowds on the streets.
Among those of special mention was
the displays made by the men of the
different mills in the Aetna Standard.
The milkmen and butchers all had good
displays, also the BARRIERS of both
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport. Among
the merchants displays of special men,
ton was Selby & Stewart, Geo. w He'll,
HeyWard Long, w. l.. Noble, Louis
Arnstein and the Belmont Brewing Co.
After the parade had reached the
grounds they dispersed. The next
event was the speaking at 1870. By
the time that hour had arrived it COM
menced to rain and for some time 1t
was thought best to do away with the
addresses, but the management still
had hope that it would clear up and
their hopes were realized. About 2:30
the speakers took their stand although
a good portion of the crowd had left
during the rain. President James op-
ened the meeting with brief address,
giving the history OF Labor Days. AT
the conclusion he introduced Hunter
S. Armstrong, prosecuting attorney OF
the county. Mr.. Armstrong said In
part: That he took into consideration
the events by decades and centuries
and could see the great change. This
change had been produced by educa-
ton and literature, and that by this the
laboring man had reached a higher
plane. This day is one of peace. That
the whole Of the 10Th century was COM
plete with the achievements of skilled
labor, for example, the railway and
telegraph. Also of the improved con-
dition of the Ohio valley. He closed
with an eloquent peroration of the
many new inventions in all lines of
trade, and the value Of educating the
young SO that the work of improve
ment may go on. Mr.. H. w. Gaud
ing, of the Commoner and Glass Work
er, was next introduced. His eloquent
speech brought forth much applause.
1t was as follows:
| must confess to a feeling of trepi-
dation in being called upon to address
this audience-a gathering composed of
representative workingnen of the Ohio
Valley; gathering in which | see the
faces of many of my companions of
boyhood days and of my fellow work.
ers of later years-men who have I'M
selfishly devoted much OF their time
to further the interests of great cause
"a cause whose mission is elevating
and ennobling-the uplifting of man
kind-and my friends, words but faint
ly express the honor | feel in being
privileged to address you on this oc-
caSiOn.
The day is being celebrated in truly
royal manner, and l want to congrat-
ulate on your behalf the officers and
members of Belmont Trades and Labor
Union, whose efforts have made posi-
BILE this unqualified success.
According to the founders, Labor
Day was instituted to afford the work
ers an opportunity to review their past
efforts; to re-kindle the enthusiasm of
those who have grown weary and worn
in labor's struggles and to strengthen
the aspirations of all who strive for a
higher and nobler life.
On this great day we extend fraternal
greetings to all who earn their bread