Evening star., 1902-08-30

peihtment py dlrectlon OF President McKin-
ley, who was his warm personal friend
Mr.. Fletcher enjoys the distinction of be-
ing one of the organizers of Washington
Lodge. He has always been Champion
OF labor, and at the first election of Off
GERS of the lodge was chosen its vice presi-
dent. Besides being president of Washing
ton Lodge, Mr.. Fletcher is chairman of the
organization committee and member of
the grievance committee of the Central
Labor Union
Secretary Wagner is a WASHINGTON boy
having been born here March l. 1872 He
attended the local public schools and served
his apprenticeship in the machine shop of
Forsburg G. Murray, in which establish
ment he is still employed He has held
some very trustworthy offices in his union
one of which was that of vice president for
one term. He has served continuously for
four years as delegate to the Central Labor
Union from his lodge. Mr.. Wagner is also
stationary engineer, having learned that
trade while working a machinist
According to reports received in Wash
ington during the week labor organizations
throughout the United States have taken
great interest in preparing for the obser-
vance of Labor day Monday next Since
the time that the first Monday in Septem-
Der was legally made a holiday the labor
ing classes have spent that day in pleasure
and recreation. The practice of having pa
rades on Labor day has somewhat died out
in many of the large cities, and instead
the workmen occupy the holiday with their
1dmllleS on q picnic or excursion.
The local labor people whose organiZa-
tions allied with the Central Labor
Union will spend Labor day at River View
The executive committee appointed by the
Central Labor Union has made elaborate
preparations for the outing, appointing sub
committees for the purpose of making La
Dor day of 1902 one long to be remembered
by those who attend 1t is stated bv To-
cal labor leader that the committee expects
from 5000 to 10000 persons to participate
IN the Labor ddE exercises ba
river resort. Arrangements have been made
with the steamboat companies to operate
boats between the resort and this city at
very short intervals.
The early part of the day the excursion
isis will hold a basket picnic and enjoy
themselves on the grounds of River View
The athletic events of the day will occupy
attention during the afternoon and evening
This plan of celebrating the day was adopt-
ed by the Central Labor Union for the
reason that the members of the MANY labor
unions dislike to parade the streets. stating
that it is much harder to march than to
perform their work.
The list of events is as follows:
flfst-loo-yard race open to all. First
prize, umbrella; SECOND prize. box of cigars.
SecOnd-l00yard race for bows First
prize, fountain pen; second prize belt
Third-50-yard sack race open to oil.
First prize, rocker; second prize, belt
Fourth-Wheelbarrow race, bindfolded,
for ladies: First prize, parlor table, second
p '-'-N'' ]OSNOAs tiA4Ru pl lLt, silver ar
ticle.
Fifth-Greasy pole. Ten graded cash
prizes.
sixth-Ball game. Prize, s25 base ball
outfit.
seventh-Prze waltz First prize, stone
ring; second prize, silk waist
Fancy dancing. Handsome prizes.
The base ball contest will be between a
team composed of the machinists of the
navy yard and nine made up of the print
ers of the government printing office. The
teams will line up as follows
Government printing office: Hunt right
field; Vaughn, shortstop; Havens. catcher:
Adams, first base; Wood, third base; Beau
center field; Hughes, second base; Corrigan,
left field; Ashley or Brown, pitcher Navy
Yard: Chism, center field; Hughes second
base; Bishop, catcher; Gibson, shortstop;
Dunn. first base; Carr, third base; Much,
left field; Demar, right field; Buckingham,
pitcher.
This contest is expected TO entertain the
eXcursionists during the afternoon, as the
friends Of both teams claims they are about
evenly matched
The executive committee has received a
number Of donations.
The following committees have been an
pointed to take charge OF affairs at River
View:
Executive -Messrs. H. w. Sherman. chair
man: ]. B. Dickman and N. c. Sprague:
athletic sports-Messrs. John Hamerstrom,
chairman; Milford Spohn, G. Bakersmith,
George Miller. c. r. Waldecker, j. s. Ste
Yens, W. ?. Zergles. J. Hengster. Fred
der-Messrs. J. NJ. Heisley, chairman; W.
S. Crown, ]. Moser T. Saunders, ]. Lynch.
II. ] Wells, w. Roberts, w. E. Thompson
T. Morrison and J. C. Whelan; tickets
Messrs E. ]. Ratigan, chairman; John
sheehan, ]. A. Daley, C. w Winslow, W.
Silver. w. Schwartzman, w. H. HERMAN
{. sproesser and II. J. Lanbach donations
Messrs j. F. Mccarthy, chairman; w. s.
Crown, d. Lear, G. w. Fox and E Van
Ness; fioor-J. A. Daley, chairman; c. w.
Winslow. II. j. Lanbach, c. Sproesser and
w Silver.
Speaking of the celebration of labor day
in New York city, President Samuel Com
pers of the American Federation of Labor
stated few days ago that he would not be
present himself but that every labor union
IN New York city, with very few excep-
lions, will have great demonstration The
federat1on, Mr.. Gompers stated has
urged unions all over the country to make a
demonstration of some sort September l.
put the program has been left to their own
preparation. l shall attend the demonstra-
ton at New Orleans which is to assume
monster proportions. There will be a pa
rade and public meeting. Other officials
oI the federation will attend the New York
meeting
The Registered Drug Clerks Association
Wn!ch Is affllated with the Central Labor
uhon' mas listed with that body the firms
employing union clerks, and which are re-
garoed as being fair" to union organiza-
tlon. Ihe list includes many of the local
arugglsts showing rapid increase of
membership since the organiza ton of the
association about six months ago.
- Il. Ioone, local organizer of the Team
Drivers international Union, recently or
ganlzed union of laundry wagon drivers
furtner EFFORTS are being made by the or
ganizers Of the American Federation of
LABOR TO organize the laundry workers.
Al the last meeting of the Central Labor
Union the request of . the International
Longshoremen, Marine and Transportation
Association that an effort be made to Or
gan1ze the railway and marine freight
handlers was referred to the local organiz-
ers, who, it is stated, will endeavor to or
ganize union. -
Paperhangers' Local Union, No. 400 Of
the brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
and Paperhangers of America held a So
clal meeting at 500 C street northwest last
tuesday evening in observance of the first
anniversary of the organization of the
union.
B. N. Freil. president of the organiza-
ton, extended to the many invited guests a
welcome in behalf of the union. H. T.
Wells, the business agent of the organiza-
ton and chairman of the committee on ar
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