New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-02
THIRTY THOUSAND PARADE
HUGE CROWDS TURN OUT TO SEE
Union MEN MARCH-NEW-YORk
ENJOYS THE HOLIDAY

weather The air was comparatively free from
smoke because most Of the factories and once
buildings that have been contributing TO the
black smoke nuisance of late had had their fires
barked since Saturday. The sunshine invited
people out Of doors and the temperature was
not so oppressive as to drive people into the
shade All New-York seemed to be enjoying
the holiday in the open air. a large part OF the
population had taken trips out of town. put
there were so many people in the parks and III
the streets that a stranger would not have sup
posed any New-Yorkers were missing
The general suspension Of business in the city
made the day much like continuation of Sun
day for many people. hut the crowds along the
route Of the parade and the flags on buildings all
over town gave holiday distinction The fnan-
cial district was deserted There We're great |
crowds at the ferries and railway stations early |
In the day. so many people were going on eXcuT-
siCns and still all the pleasure places in the city
were filed TO overlooking.
The fine weather helped to make the parade |
Of the building trades an imposing spectacle |
1t was estimated that over thirty thousand |
men marched in the ranks Many more thou
sands of people were on the sidewalks in Fifth
ave. to watch the parade. 1t noticeable
that the men in the parade and the people who
watched them were in holiday dress. Some of
the organizations in line wore hats Of the same
kind, TO give uniform appearance One or
ganization of metal workers. the Salamander
Association, had neat uniform, consisting Of
white duck trousers. white caps and black shirts.
The housesniths were brilliant IL scarlet shirts
Many men in the parade carried small American
flags. In the parade were many decorated
wagons and floats.
The parade got under way from Ffftyseventh-
st and Fffth-ave. at 1890 a m. William Far
ley chief aid TO Grand Marshal Park, led the
line followed by the mounted police escort,
after which came Mr.. Park. wearing blazing
red shirt and a white silk sash, and mounted
on a white horse.
1t was estimated by Police Inspector Harley,
who was In charge Of the police arrangements
at the reviewing stand at the Worth monument,
that fully fifty thousand people viewed the
parade between Twenty-fifth and Fifty-sev
enth SITS.
At 1885 the reviewing stand practically
empty. not a public official having appeared.
The head Of the parade had reached Twenty-sev
enth-st where II was halted. Within few
minutes Justice Steckler. Of the Supreme Court,
arrived, and took seat on the front tier OF the
stand. looking lonely. He was soon followed by
James B. Reynolds, the Mayors secretary; State
Senators Punkitt and Bowling. Assemblyman
Dougherty, Francis ]. Lantry and Frank J.
Goodwin.
OFFICIALS LATE IN ARRIVING
ing disappointed at the absence of Acting Mayor
Forces and Borough President Cantor. who were
10 review the parade Just he rode away
Acting Mayor Fornes arriveG-and took his posi- |
ton in the centre of the stand, and the process |
sior started past.
The organizations which took part in the pa !
rade marched past the stand in the following |
order: Members Of the United Board of Build |
ing Trades. Housesmths and Bridgemen's |
TT-sor T-y,Eo, No
fte Cutters Onion House Shorers and Movers |
Tar Felt Workers Union. Wood Lathers' Union |
Safety Association of Steam Engineers Steam |
and Hot Water Filters, Steam and Hot Water
Filters Helpers. Amalgamated Painters and
Decorators Mosaic Helpers Union Plain and
Ornamental Plasterers' Union, Plasterers' La
borers' Union, Salamander Cpipe and boiler COW
erers) Association. Amalgamated Sheet Metal
and Stamped Ceiling Workers. Bricklayers'
Union No. Z, Laborers' Protective Union Anal
gamated Carpenters and Joiners. Marble Polish
ers and Rubbers' Union Marble Cutters Help
ers Union. Cement and Asphalt Laborers Union.
Cement Masons' Union No l. United Derrick
men and Pointers Union, Interna tional Machin-
lists Association Mosaic and Encaustic Tile
Layers Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers Help
ers, United Portable Hosting Engineers Broth
erhood OF Boilermakers and the Metal Roofers
The steamftters wore badges on which an
peared the portrait Of Justice Steckler This
action was said to be intended in recognition of
his work in behalf of organized labor previous
TO his election to the bench
or two and q half hours Acting nfavor
Fo.Ees' secretary Reynolds and the other Off
GIaIs watched the parade as it fled past Mr.
FoIhes was joined by Mayor Fagin of Hoboken
r ; LOU CLOCK The official from across the
river was recognized by many of the paraders
and frequently cheered.
DERRICKs IN OPERATION.
The United Derriclr1en and poi,+are, >7r5op
intending to let people know what their work
consisted Of. had three working derricks with
white hats. and looked we'll The United Port
able Hosting Engineers had three hosting ap-
paratuses with them. which worked constantly
as the parade went along showing how loaded
hods are hoisted by steam to the top ioors doing
away with the oldtime method of sending then,
up on the backs Of bod carriers The engineers
or the hosting machines did not propose to pass
unnoticed. and kept their whistles blowing.
Almost without exception, all Of the men
seen except the silk banners carried the
heads Of the various divisions
Once In a while parader would cry out as
the parade moved past the reviewing stand
Where is the Mayor or, why amt Low
here?"
When the procession reached the City Han
plaza Grand Marshal Samuel Park took his !
place at the westerly wing of the City Hall and
reviewed the paraders they passed Owing RI
many dropping out of the line of march there
Were several long breaks in the line. 1t was con-
sioerably after I. m when the last of the |
paraders had passed
MULTITUDE OF CROWDED EXCURSIONS.
NEW RECORD FOR LONG BRANCH STEAM |
ERS-YoUNGSTERs DIVE FOR PURSE.