The Washington herald., 1907-09-01
LABOR DAY SUPREME
Union Men Throughout Land
Will Celebrate Tomorrow.
C.L U. PLANS BIG FESTIVITIES
Washington Members of OrGaniza-
tiOns VIII Dispense with street
Parade, but Great Demonstration
VIII BE Made at Nearby Resort.
Speech-making, Music, and Games.

Working men OF every craft are pre-
pared TO celebrate their annual holiday
tomorrow
Yesterday afternoon they laid down
their tools with gladness and anticipa-
ton Of the celebration tomorrow after
an all days rest to-day. The day has
come 10 be recognized throughout the
United States as a legal holiday, and
there is very little business transacted
in any city or town Of consequence, the
day being turned over completely to the
men of toll.
Hundreds Of big celebrations and dem
onstrations viii be held throughout the
United States. and most Of them viii be
characterized by a big street parade.
Not so in Washington, however; this
plan does not meet with favor in the con-
servatism Of this city, and consequently
the day will be confined to one Of enjoy
ment. speechmaking. games. and merri-
ment. and social intermingling among the
several crafts at the big celebration 10 be
held al a nearby amusement park under
the auspices Of the Central Labor Union.
There viii be several minor attractions,
and an excursion to Marshall Hall by
District Assembly, No 66, Knights Of
Labor, and the day viii undoubtedly be
a memorable one in the annals of Labor
Day Not for a number of years past
has there been a labor parade in this
city. and it is probable that this institu-
ton viii never be revived.
c. L. Us Tenth Anniversary.
Tomorrow will also be celebrated as
the tenth anniversary of the Central
Labor Union, which was formed at a
celebration on Labor Day ten years ago
Since its birth this institution has steadily
grown in power and in good for the
workingman, and to-day its influence is
felt in every labor movement Of conse-
quence throughout the country Imme-
diately under the eye of President Com
pers and the American Federation Of
Labor, its actions are followed and its
examples initiated throughout the c0un-
try. Several big movements, particularly
the labor movement in politics in the last
campaign. was inaugurated in the Central
Labor Union OF this city
In view Of the present trouble in The
building trades and the telegraphars'
strike. tG-mOTrOWS turnout is regarded
as Of moment in the situation The day
aside from its pleasure features viii also
be a gigantic general meeting, so 10
speak, for the furthering Of the interests
of organized labor in the present fight
The meeting win be one Of education and
business, as well as pleasure
The arrangements for the celebration
at Luna Park have been in the hands Of
q special committee appointed by the
Central Labor Union. of which James l.
Feeney is the chairman. The other mem
bers are Sam De Nedrey, secretary; J. W.
COnsidine, treasurer: J. J. Purcell, J. L.
R0dier, and J R. Riggles
Elaborate Programme Arranged.
Following is the programme laid out by
the committee. which, with the other
amusements at the park, should amply
satisfy everybody:
I01-yard Iace-Open for members Of organized Ia
Dor affiliated with Central Labor Union Prizes
First gold cuff buttons: second gents scaIfpin
lo0-yaTd Tace-Open 10 boys fourteen years and IN
der. Prizes: First umbrella; second. sweater.
lG-yaTd ncc-Open to all Prizes: First dress
suit case; second. box Of cigars
50-yard nce-Fcr girls fifteen years and under.
Prizes: First, trimmed hat; second, handsome poek-
e:book
Running broad jump-Open to all. Prizes: First
pair Of athletic shoes; second. umbrella.
Wheelbarrow race . yards-For ladies only
Prizes: First. $ gold emblem, to be selected; ;
second, pair Of gloves
Egg race-For ladies. Prizes: First willow rocker;
Second. 81 cash.
Sack Taoe-For boys sixteen years and under.
Prizes: First $ cash; second, 81 cash.
Threeleggod Tace-Open 10 all Prizes: First
box Of 100 cigars; second, box Of 50 cigars.
Tug-of-war between teams representing Sheet
Metal Workers Union and Columbia Lodge Of Ma
ehinists. Prize; One case Of refreshments to each
member Of the winning team.
Bicycle races.
Baseball game between St. Stephens and the
Navy Department teams
ChiIdren's Chorus to Sing.
Exercises on the band stand. commenc-
ing at 8 p m; J. L Feeney. chairman.
The children's chorus. under the direc-
tion Of Mrs. Efie Fay Berry. will render
the following numbers. accompanied by
the Greater Washington Band. under the
direction Of Prof John Bovello: Labor
Day ode" Red, White, and Blue, and
The Star Spangled Banner"
The following speakers have kindly con-
sented to deliver short addresses: Hon.
Charles p. Nell, United States Commits
sioneT Of Labor; Hon. Crandal Mackey,
Commonwealth attorney, Alexandria c IN
y. Va; Hon. 7. Y. Powderly, Chief Bu-
reau Of Information, United States Immi-
grafton Bureau; John H. Brinknlan, ex-
president Central Labor Union, and sam
De Nedrey, secretary-organizer Central
Labor Union