The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-05
James Screws as chief marshal. The order was as follows:
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James Screws as chief marshal. The order was as follows; ,,. Platoon of mounted police. Electric Park Band Acting Mayor Mcintyre, Mayor -elect Teague and city officials. Bartenders' union in carriages. Chief Marshal James H. Screws. Stage Carpenters union. Blacksmiths union. Plumbers union. Timers union. Machinists' union. Boilermakers' union. Washington Park Band. Negro bricklayers' union. Negro plasterers' union. Negro carpenters union. The stage carpenters were dressed in white jumpers and white Sysralls; the pants, black caps, red belts and aprons Two of the members of this union car
 sd huge s sny The black belts, white ties, and block cigar cite hats. The timers wore black caps. white shirts, black trousers, tin float of the timers union was huge tin canopy under which were the three little daughters of President W. E. Mo Millin of the Montgomery Mont @ loGaI. d ,n,a Ine ture tin parasols. The machinists wore black caps, black trousers and white shirts. and the boilermakers were simi- larly attired
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 In a carriage in front of the timers contingent was Sy,i,,ns yGi,n,ns bann, man; lookIps ns man was c. L. Downer. the timer who tumbled from the top of the New Ex- change Hotel to a shed s6 feet below first time he had been out since his ac- cident, and he was happy to be along with his comrades on their day of cele- The ur,ors, naraaed the nrinoipal streets and they were lustily cheered on all sides. The merchants of the city were delighted with the celebration
 Heretofore" one said, the laborfng men have been going to Birmingham or taking money out of Montgomery: This to Montgomery. A number of people from the smaller towns came to enjoy the cue and the bird shoot and they all spent money. The clothing people bers of the unions uniforms. l hope the celebration will be repeated annu' ally"
 unions took cars for Electric Park and the negroes hied themselves to Wash ington Park where they spent pleas Every union man had his friends and his family at the park and the pretty amusement place was alive with people. During the morning hours, dancing
 The speaking began at o'clock in the refreshment pavilion and the speak CTS were heard by an audience of about 400 persons. President McMillin of the timers union presided.
 Speakers Were Happy.
 The first speaker was Acting Mayor c. P. McInayre. The young executive was very happy in his remarks. He spoke on the labor question and advo- cated organization. He contended that if the lawyers, doctors and other pro- fessional men organize it was proper He advocated conservatism of action and a higher citizenship. He congrat- ulated the unions on their celebration.
 He was followed by Rev. c. R. Hodge, who spoke from the viewpoint of a union man. Mir. Hodge was for many years before entering the ministry a member Of the typographical union. His speech was thoughtful and con vincing.
 graduated the unions on their celebra- ton and spoke briefly. on good citizen ship among the laboring classes.
 Alderman ]. J. Sullivan and Alder man Leopold Strauss made short but spirited addresses.
 During the afternoon music, dancing and the various attractions of the park were enjoyed.
 At night there was a magnificent dis play of fireworks. There were num- Der of set pieces and the display was by far the best that has been seen in Montgomery in many months.
 The crowd did not leave the park until midnight. The order during the