The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-08

purse. awarded to the following young
Misses who were successful: Grace Doug
las, Myrtle Phipps. Rosa Johnson, Mamie
Mullen. Ruby Cartwright and Emma All
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In the march for children. which was
most interesting event, each participant
received prize. Among them being
purses. drawing books and school boxes.
Little Miss Mullen In this event with her
partner receiy iyed he first PRICES hand
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The sack race for boys was won by
Bernard Fields. with Robert Ferriter a
close second. Each received pocket knives.
f The prize In the one hundred yard race
for men was won by George H. Pugh,
with L. D. Moore second In this event the
prizes were pocket knives.
a Then came the Sfat mems race. open TO
all who weighed over 200 pounds. MIR. w,
NJ. Lucas wonSth event and received a
handsome umbrella. 5a. &
The tug OF war was won by a team,
fcaptained by E. VV.STVoodward, consisting
OF the following: Messrs. Tignor, Gregory,
;Inge. .Trice, Marsten, Johnson, Welss.
W. Kerfew, Lucas, T., 5Ferfew and But
ler The prize was two boxes OF cigars.
Henry Alley received a box OF cigars, and
Miss Conway for the best lady dancer.
received a handsome fan.
This closed the sports ofEthe day and
flights OF eloquence next engaged the e
tentjon OF the a ssembled crowd. n #
President Daniel Callun, Of the State
Tcderation, acted as master Of cerc-
monies and briefly. but appropr prately sn-
etroduced the speakers.
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Mr.SJames B. B.2Casey, of Portsmouth, was
the first speaker. He said in part: K
Mr.. Chairman. ladies and Gentlemen
It affords me much pleasure to join with,
YOU in this celebration to-day, as am
always glad to be with the union men
or Richmond MI have many pleasant { rec
ollectons of my pastaVislts to your city,
where have found man pleasant ac-
quaintances and kind friends, whom !
admire, and shall always cherish their
friendship. While an officer Of the State
Federation of Labor, 1 could always rely
or tho union men OF Richmond for as
sistance and encouragement. have al
ways found them faithful and jealous IN
the cause OF labor-the cause OF humans
ity. am glad to see such a large gath
ering here to-day. honoring and celebrat-
Ing this great holiday, which Is dedicated
to the honor Of labor.~8The setting apart
acknowledgement Of the public Of its debt
Of gratitude to labor for Its achievements
and benefits to n ankind. While we have
had for long periods Of time other days
K set part in honor5of great men and bene-
factors. In honor of great events In the
history OF the human race It remained
for the closing years of the nineteenth
century to recognize and pay due honor to
labor This day should appeal strongly
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their duty. as we'll as pleasure. to
see that It is properly observed and made
ono OF the greatest holidays OF the year,
AS we gather here. bent on pastlme and
pleasure, let us assemble in the spirit OF
fraternal friendship and unity which
prompts us to forget the errors and faults
of our fellowman. and to put away the
jealousies and mlsnnderstandngs OF tha
past; let us take council with each other.
see what progress we have made IN the
past year. SEQ where our mistakes were
made, and take steps to avoid them IN
the future, IT we are union men, let us
make new resolves for the future, renew
our allegiance to our organization. and
promise to give It more attention ana
effort In the future, Ifyou are not mem
bsrs Of a labor union, resolve hencetorth
- amend and correct your actions by
GREAT CHANGES.
NV friends, the labor movement OF to-
day is the product of our Industrial sys-
tom, which has undergone such wonderful
changes In the past generation. and has
assumed such condition that It has
forced the workers to organize. whether
they would or not. When men, who be-
come masters Of a trade. could, with a
small capital start In business for them-
selves, they did not feel the need of or
eanlzaton; they did not have to share
the product Of their labor with an el'-
ploysr, but received the full benefit OF
their exertions, Gradually the conditions
changed; the small manufacturer In or
der to better meet the needs of compile
ton and to satisfy desire for large
gains, formed co-partnerships with others
and increased their business, After TINS
came the advent OF the corporation. and
the Introduction Of the labor-savlng de-
vices and improved machinery; tho work
shops and factories have gradually IN
creased In size the number OF the en-
nloyes therein have Increased. capital has
consolidated and corporations have grown
into vast trusts, controlling whole lines
Of industry and cornerins the necessarles
of life: as the shops and factories have In
creased in size and the number OF men
emnloyed In them grown larger. the rela"
tive Importance OF tho Individual has de-
creased and grown smaller, until to-day
hn n hut an atom In the Immense bee-
hives of Industry. BY himself and by his
/Co,+inued ON Savanth .RlEal 3sAft