The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-02
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afternoon and until 70 o'clock at night
that the music Of the brass inz>dments
could not be heard. The best bands OF
this section OF Lae state were here and
each one received much merited praise
for their work
It was a quarter OF twelve when the
parade started from the corner OF St
Francis and Douglas avenues West on
Douglas, it went through big banks OF
cheering people 10 the corner OF Main
and Douglas. where the first division
opened ranks and allowed the second and
third divisions 70 pass through. when the
first division reformed and passed
through and then on out 10 South River
side PARK.
At the head OF the parade rode Thomas
Fitzpatrick, marshal Of the day, followed
by a platoon Of Wichita mounted police.
The speakers Of the day rode in car
riages ahead of Camans Winfield band.
The first division was under the direction
Of T O'Brien. and made OF the building
trades unions. The stone and brick
nasons, 81 strong, dressed il white duck
overalls came after the band, and were
followed BY the carpenters. dressed in
citizens clothes, but with the apron as
a badge. OF these there were IS. Twenty
painters, dressed in white duck suits.
were followed By y plasterers. The tin
neTs, . strong. was the las order rep
resented in this division, and they made a
great showing. Each man was clad IN
blue and white denim suits. each carried
a tin cane, wore tin hat and tin collar
and carried a Tn umbrella
The second division was made up OF the
mechanical arts unions. with r. Hath
away as marshal, and was headed by
Risks FL Dorado band
The printers were at the head OF this
division, and at their head we're the two
devils" OF the Eagle office. dressed in
all the splendor which tradition says
Satan is accustomed to wear. Not de-
tan was lacking. They were mounted on
donkeys and prodGed them with their
pitchforks instead of the sinners. There
were 6i printers, al wearing the red
badge OF the Oruer and a sunaower, and
carrying q red. white and blue umbrella.
The banner which they carried is the old
est banner IN the city. Il has been in
every Labor DAY parade that was ever
given in Wichita, and is good for good
many more.
The Eagle carriers followed. Each was
mounted and carried a banner made up Of
the front page OF the Sunday Eagle, and
two tiny American flags. They were
headed by Mr. Sidney Long. city circu-
lator, and the twenty young men with
their novel banner and jolly yell ELECTED
much comment. There were "A Of them
ana two OF the boys were unable 10 be
present.
= tany-ho. filled with lady book binders.
followed
The retail clerks headed their contingent
with two carriages. loaded with sales
ladies' from the different stores. and
Greenfield Bros clerks followed mounted.
dressed in the leggins. gauntlet, broad
brimmed hat and clothes OF the cowboy.
The grocery clerks numbered .. and we're
followed by the Herman & Hess and c.
r Fulton clothing store clerks. dressed
in black trousers, with shirts and collars
with tape-lines for neckties.
The Wichita Telephone company had
their float at the head of the electrical
works. This float had electric lights,
decorated with red. white and blue around
the outside OF the float and a telephone
system in the center. The switchboard
and telephones were there, and also the
hello" girls with their pleasing voice,
who so often say They re talking now,
and they used the expression quite often
yesterday. There were % electrical work
ers in line. each wearing the white duck
trousers and black shirt of the union and
the straps and tools necessary in their
work.
The third division was headed by J. W.
Taylor, marshal. and Sanford's hand.
The CigarmskeTs' union followed Il
strong. and then came - members OF the
Leather Workers union. dressed in white
duck trousers. white shirt and cap with
black collars. cuffs and belts, and carry
Ing japanese umbrellas.
The new union OF the BARRIERS was rep
resented by % members. and was fol-
lowed ny the Speedin and Paige Comedy
companys band.
The cement workers. represented by :
members. ard dressed in white duck
trousers. followed. Three hundred mem
bers of the American Federation Of Labor
were next in line. followed BY the street
cleaning department OF the city wiki
their big waste wagon gaily decorated
with streaners.
There were a number Of business houses
in the parade, AID the
Wichita FIRE department brought up the
rear Companies and ? Of the depart
ment were out with their big. sleek horses
and uniformed men. and every wagon
gllsteaing.
The crowd in carriages dropped into lire
as the last wagon Of the parade passed
nd followed the parade 10 the park.
Many people brought their dinners and
went 10 the park 70 eat L. and many
picnic parties were out for the day
There was plenty q amusement for al
uotI go. when the exercises et the park
began The bands played al Of the 5ine.
aad many things we're al hand 70 enter
tain the largest crowd ever in Wichita on
labor day.
EXERCISES IN THE PARK
After the parade dispersed ~ Riverside
park. many Of those who took part ii 1t
did not return 10 their homes for din
her. bur ate a basket lunch At the park.
IN addition 10 the men from the parade
Who cid this many Wichita families took
advantage OF a holiday u enjoy a DIN
le- in the shade of the trees ard several
l1ndrei farmers from this vicinity did
likewise.
The speaking did not begin urtn IS
o'clock. but prior II that time the var
Gus bands entertained The gathering
,rowds with seed music. The crowds /
rom the city arrived early Al IN
Jclock the Riverside cars were fuIL
Extra cars we're running on that line u