Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-09-04
LABOR CELEBRATES.
A Great Demonstsatiel Held It
Philadelphia.
NOVEL FEATURE IN CHICAGO PARADE


0eno1 - Tol000s " SstIko Wuus 1eEoVs
u on-Two Picuics ct st. LouIs-In
New York 10000 Men Were
In Line
Philadelphia, Sept. 2.-The organ
lied workmen of Philadelphia yester-
day paid their tribute to John Mitch
ell, president of the United Mine
Workers Of America, and at the same
time showed their sympathy in a
substantial way for the striking an
thracite mine workers OF Pennsyl-
vania. The presence Of the miners
chief was the occasion of probably
the greatest demonstration that or
ganized labor has ever held on ia
Dor day." In the forenoon parade
was held under the auspices Of the
Central Labor union in which nearly
all the trades Of the city were rep
resented. It is estimated that more
than 10000 men were in line. Presi-
dent Mitchell rode at the head of the
procession and his reception along
the route Of the parade was enthu-
siastic. Twelve miners dressed in
their greasy overalls and blouses act
ed as an escort. After the parade
big picnic was held in Washington
park, on the New Jersey side OF the
Delaware river, q few miles below
the city. There were probably 4o,-
900 persons in attendance. Here Mr..
Mitchell made two addresses.
Bands Strike while Parade Il On.
Toledo, O., Sept. 2.-The members
Of the Musicians union, forming the
various bands in the Labor day pa
rade yesterday, went on strike just
as the parade was ready to move.
The Molders' union came into the
line with band from Waterville,
small village near here, at Its head.
As soon as the members Of the Mu-
sicians' union saw this they gave a
signal and every piece of music in
the parade, except the Wateryille
band, walked out and marched to
their headquarters. The Waterville
band was summarily discharged, but
the union bands did not go back into
the parade until the march was half
completed.
Novel Feature In Chicago Parade.
Chicago, Sept. 2.-More than half
the usual business of Chicago was
at standstill yesterday in honor of
labor. During the morning hours a
great throng Of workingmen passed
in review through the downtown
streets. A novel feature of this pa
rade was contribution of money
for the striking anthracite miners
into number Of outstretched Ameri-
can flags borne along the route by
several Of the unions.
The Demonstration at Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Sept. Am immense
parade of laborers, headed by the
striking shopmen Of the city and
from other towns, was the principal
feature of the Labor day demonstra-
tions. The presence Of the strike
added considerable interest to the
days programme. At Labor temple
the parade disbanded and took cars
for Courtland beach, where mon
ster picnic had been arranged.
A Big Parade at Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 2.-Labor
day began here. yesterday forenoon
with the greatest parade of'workmen
tAnt ever formed in line in this city.
Sixteen thousand men marched.
1t closed with speech-making, ath-
letic sports, amusements and a gen
eral good time at Electric park yes
terday afternoon and last night.
Two Other Cities Joined In Parade.
Topeka, Kan, Sept. 2.-The shops
and business houses generally were
closed in honor of Labor day. The
streets were crowded to witness the
largest procession Of this nature in
the history Of Topeka. The Leaven-
worth, and Lawrence unions assisted
in the parade and exercises at the
fair grounds.
Celebrated In wichits with Zeal
Wichita, Kan, Sept. 2.-Labor day
was celebrated in Wichita with un-
usual fervor. The parade included all
members of every labor union in the
city, beside visitors from neighbor-
ing towns. Local societies, state mi
iitia and the fire department COM
prised one division. There were three
bands.
Two PIcnics at st Louis.
St. Louis, Sept. 1.-Two picnics,
which were attended by thousands,
and parade in which all the trades
were represented, marked the OBJ
servance of Labor day in st. Louis
The parade, which preceded the pic
MICS, was the largest in the history
Of Labor day celebrations in this
city.
In New York 10000 Men We're In Line.
New York, Sept. "A parade with
nearly 10000 men in line was the fea.
ture of New York's celebration Of
Labor day. Besides the parade there