The sun., 1901-09-03
LABOR'S LEGIONS
REST FOR A DAY
Far Away Islands Of Uncle San
Hear Of the Holiday.
THROUGHOUT THE STATES

Washington, sept. 2.-.AlllllUnS of peo-
pie who never before knew the meaning
If Labor Day are enjoying this holiday
antlcr the Stars and Stripes. In tho
.ar-olf Philippines, in the little lsantl
il Guam, in Porto Rico. and in Tutuila
hey are being told for the first time why
he day is sci apart for recreation, feast
ng and rest. Tltirty-siX States of the
nion are celebrating the day under their
Governors proclamation, and those who
lave not vet passed laws On the subject
ire observing il more or less generally.
Labor Day wds made a legal holiday by
he National Congress IN June rs, 1884
Ii the midst Of strike that paralyzrI
Ii" industrial forces of the country. 1t
now being observed III the midst OF an
thrr strike that is making idle tllous-
ntdS Of men VINO fashion steel into arm.
u plate, rails, freight cars, and tllouS-
md nnedful articles Of everyday use.
Despite the strike, StatiSticiais Of tho
Government say that tolay's sun is shin.
III upon more Moiknlcn drawing better
Dny than ever before in the country
liStory. IN point Of membership, the
trades unions Of the United States are
larger and Stronger than they Were
aver before.
Labor Day is being observed at the
National Capital by a hugh picnic at
lien Echo, one Of the prcttirst Of the
Potomac River resorts. Contrary ia
'oimor precedent, there will be no parade
IA Washington. All the Government de-
pnrtmcnts are closed mp tight, aud tho
thousands Of clerks are spending the day
is they see fit.
Inl. .tAt Rtt,.it1
generally suspended here today I.abnr
lay and thousands Of mechanics and
oborers turned ont in il monster parade
mder the auspices Of the United Trades,
md labor Council Of Erie county There
were between 5000 and 10000 men in line.
Nftcr the disbanulng Il" the parade most
" the men visited the PAN American
Exposition. where appropriate ceremonies
we're held in the Temple of Music.
Boston. Sept. 2.-The holiday in Bos
| On was rs usual Il day Of band music,
marching mon. and athletics. There were
| 10 less than four srperate paradcs, thu
| oal number of marchcrs approachiEp
| 5000. The weather was cloudy and
| .uOl.
Among the vast array of sporting
vents in ana near the city were th,
| Sew England Amateur Rowing Asso
| .iu-tion regatta on the Charlestown river
il II o'clock, and the fishcrmen'S, Of
| Boston Harbor, for prizes aggregatint
| 1900 in value.
| New York, Sept. 2.T4abor Day wn'
| observed in this city by Il general SlIs
,ellsion Of business. There was i,
,arada af labor organizations, the day be
ne given over TO picnics and outdoor
| ports. The air was chilly and rail
| ill Mt intervals
IrROWD At WASHINGTON PARK
Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 2.-l,ahor pa.
vas generally observed in this city
business was practically suspended. am
lthe Stock Exchange, commercial institl
ions and municipal departments wcl1
,loscd. The various industrial establish
ncnts supplied hundreds Of workmel
ror the parade. which took place in tn
Inorning.
The trades unions had big demon
| tration nj Washington Park on III
Delaware river. whore sports. speech
making and iollitiration We're the orde
t The day Among the speakers wei
tarric Nation and maX s. Hayes 9
Cleveland It is estimated that ovo
90 900 union workmcn participated
| no celebration.