Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-03

Yesterday was LABOR Day, and the
fsmorstration on the Ohio side was
held in Martins Ferry. 1t was the
largest ever seen there. Hundreds
we're in the parade, and displays by
BUSINESS men were most ereditable.
The union men of the towns near
Martins Ferry commenced to arrive
early, and by noon hundreds of
strangers were in the city. Houses
we're decorated and residences present.
81 a handsome appearance. AS the
r7sn marched along many cheers were
ven. The weather looked unfavor-
'bIe as many times the sky indicated
air Had weather been. favorable. e
eraI hundred more would have been in
line. The miners from the c., l.. & w.
allied to arrive in time for the parade.
y did also local No. II. U. B. of c. and
of Bellaire, who had so members.
The picnic was largely attended. The
committee on arrangements deserve
great credit.
Tbe parade formed about moon, wait
ing on the miners from the c., l.. & W.,
who arrived when the parade was al
most over. The column formed as
heretofore stated in the Register.
chief Marshal Edward C. Rodewig and
aide, T. j. Davis.
sfavors of Bridgeport, BeIiaire and Mar
tins Ferry IN a carriage.
Speakers for the afternoon In carriages.
The Martins Ferry police, Narsnal Ell
vim and Constable McConAlaughy.
Arlington sand pieces.
Bellaire Glass Workers.
Drum Corps.
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport Gasswork-
Martins Ferry BARRIERS.
SECOND DIVISION.
,haffer Lodge. A. A. Of l.. 3. KAT. W.
100 men. ~,
lewis Avon Lodge A. A. of I. s; & I. W.
Ohio Valley Lodge, tin workers.
Protective Association.
U. r. X. of p. Drum Corps.
THIRD DIVISION.
Liberty Hose Company.
bridgeport Ffre Department.
Alert Hose Company. Martins Ferry.
Martins Ferry Hook and Ladder.
Martins Ferry and Bridgeport Typo
graphical Union.
bridgeport BARRIERS Union in wagon.
Noticeable, was the milk wagon OF
Louis ]. Summers, labelled 'horseless
wagon" has mules being labelled by
Mantle joe" and All In Bill" The
parade was viewed by thousands, and
owing to the route being over some
streets unpaved it was changed TO
paved streets only.
The picnic ground was a scene OF
Industry, as the attractions had all
they could take care of although the
mills showed no smoke.
About two o'clock President Ed
ward Parson with appropriate remarks,
introduced from the speakers platform,
Walter Larkins, vice-president, OF the
A. A. of l. T. & S. W., who elequently
spoke on the persent strike and at
conclusion was loudly applauded. ii.
w. Gauding, of the Commoner n
Glass Worker, spoke and touched al
most on every phase of the situation
OF labor troubles of the day. w. II.
Haskins, president of the United Mine
Workers, of Ohio, was the next speak
er. His address was on unionism and
was delivered in an eloquent a that
made the audience cheer enthusiastic
cally.
W. NJ. Savage, secretary OF the Mine
Workers, of Ohio, addressed the audi
ence, and in hes few words showed that
the miners are heart and soul with
}the Amalgamation.
John S. Cochran then addressed the
people and made a telling speech.
Emerson Campbell also delivered a
few remarks.
1t is regretted by the Register that
owing to space being limited. it IS i'm
possible to give the addresses made by
the speakers in full.