Evening journal., 1907-03-13
fine TRIBUTE
TO MR.. KNOWLES
As a Token Of Appreciation
the Central Labor Union
Gives Him a Banquet
LARGE OUTPOURlNG
AT THE TURN HALL

Beneath the folds of old Glory, four
hundred wilmington members Of organ
lied labor assembled around banquet
tables in Turn Hail last evening to do
honor to Horace G. Knowles, late editor
and owner the stan and present owners
of The Evening Journal for their fearless
championship of the workingmen and
to bid God-speed to Mr.. Knowles who Will
represent the nation at the Court of Ser
via and Roumania.
This. hall presented a magnificent appear
ance, long tables decked with snowy linen
and burdened with the good things of life
stretching the entire length Of the great
ON, while at right angles in front of the
stage was placed the table occupied by
the guest Of honor and speakers Of the
evening. Congressman Hiram r. Burton,
who declared himself to be a workingman,
sat at Mr. Knowles right and u. g.
Click. a personal friend of the U. S. Min
lister sat at his lert
From every vantage point the Stars and
Stripes were displayed, while many cleo
trio lights shed soft radiance over all.
on the stage. partly concealed behind a
wall Of palms, a splendid orchestra dis
coursed bewitchins music, while above the
head OF the guest Of honor blazed forth
the motto of the Brotherhood. of Electrical
Workers traced in fire in the colors Of the
Union.
Amid these tables q force of deft walt
ers under the supervision Of Caterer zim-
mermann, made their way, seeing to it
that all the subscribers TO the banquei
were served in a manner betting their
position as uncrowned kings In the great
est country in the world and as producers
OF the vast wealth and power which has
made Americans the admiration Of tbs
world
Undoubtedly the greatest tribute evei
Maid by labor 70 their champions, the BAN
quet Of last night Will be recorded on the
proud pages Of local history as without
parallel in this or in any other State.
For the once. all party and racial feel
snrs were obscured by the brilliance Of q
common purpose, men of all walks OF iiI'
gathering as one sreat family TO honol
tbeir departing friend and those who viii
continue to fight their battles and main
tain their rights as long as the power
OF the press holds sway
Mr.. Knowles. the guest Of honor viii
voice choked by emotion. declared 1t th'
supreme event Of his life.
After the assemblage had found seats
about the tables A. r. Saylor' Secretary
Of the Central Labor Union. called order
and introduced II. A. W. Behen, president
of tho same body who spoke briefly as
follows:
brothers, guests and fellow citizens
II does me good to see such magnificent
out-pouring Of the men who labor and
hafore this banquet is finished we vii
have the pleasure Of hearing from every
local represented mere. The Central Uniof
Is ever ready 10 honor the editor and the
newspaper who champion the unior
cause
Lauds The Evening Journal
At this point the speaker lauded The
Evening Journal for its stand for right
and invited its criticism at any time th'
union should be in error. He also urged
its further support and encouragement by
those whom it had aided.
Mr.. Behen concluded by stating the pur'
nose Of the banquet and paid glowing
tribute to Mr. Knowles for his ever fan
httit,,de toward the cause Of labor. He
shen turned the banquet program over tC
A. r. saylor, a most capable toastmaster
Who in a few well-chosen remarks intro
duced the Rev. II. W. Kellogg, who Of
fered prayer as the great assemblage
stood with bowed heads.
Welcome for Congressman Burton
Following the prayer Congressman Bur
ton entered the hall, his appearance be
ing greeted by storm Of applause.
After the dainty menu had been dis
bosed of and cigars lighted, Toastmastel
Savior introduced John NJ. Dorney. wh'
made a magnificent address OF welcome
saying in part as follows;
II see in this great gathering the op.
portunity TO refer to the fact that Abe
lincoln said God loves the common Reo.
pie, because He made so many Of them.
This Is indeed a most remarkable gather
ing. and I will prove it, There have beer
banquets without number, but always
narrow in their views, by this I near
hothing whatever derogatory to them.
This banquet is different from all others
and I wish to call the attention Of al
present to the fact that under the auspice.
a. labor unionism. it is composed of al
classes Of men, all natonalities, all faiths