The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-09-08
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
WITNESSED BY THOUSANDS
LARGEST CROWD IN The HISTORY OF DISTRICT GATHERS IN
CLIFTON IN HONOR OF W0RKlNGMEN. PARADE
DELIGHTS THOUSANDS COVER
NOR HUNT SPEAKS

Without doubt the largest crowd
ever assembled in the Clifton-Mo-
renci district was present in Clifton
on Labor Day to do honor to the
workingrnan and enjoy the sports of
the day which had been arranged for
their pleasure. A conservative esti-
mate has placed the number of peo-
pie presnt at 5000 during the day.
Early in the morning two special
trains brought hundreds of cele-
brants from Morenci and one from
Metcalf swelled the total by several
hundred more, until by noon the
streets were thronged with thousands
of merry makers.
The day passed off without incident
of disturbing nature, there being no
disorders, fights or brawls, which gen.
orally characterize a large gathering
Several thefts or loss of watches
have been reported but otherwise the
day was perfect in every respect
There was no hitch in the arrange
mnts of the committee in charge
and to them is due the credit for the
success of the big undertaking. =
In honor of the occasion the major
ity of the business houses along the
line of march had been profusely
decorated with flags and bunting, and
the bridge across the Frisco e. river
was also bedecked with streamers
and flags of the national colors.
To many the parade was the big
feature Of the day and long before
the time for formation Chase Creek
was congested by the thousands of
workingmen of the different crafts
who were waiting to be assigned to
their sections in the line of march.
Nearly every craft in the district was
represented and they made a fine ap-
pearance in their various distinctive
uniforms, between 4,000fand 5000 men
being in line. The parade started on.
Chase Creek and was preceded by
the Clifton brass band. The several
handsomely decorated autos and
floats received continued ovation
along the line of march, while the diff
ferent sections on foot came in for a
good share of fiattering comment.
The automobile of Mrs. Frank
Davis, completely covered with red
and white decorations and represent
ing the Clifton Woman's Club, led
the parade of cars and was received
with generous applause and being
awarded the first prize for the most
! beautifully decorated car. Among
some of the other autos and floats
was the Abraham car, driven by
Mrs Abraham and occupied by the
lady members of the Retail Clerks Un
ion. This car made fine appear
ance being decorated in lavender
and yellow and receiving much favor
able comment.
The teamsters union was represent
ed by beautiful float drawn by four
large gray horses which were gally
icaparisoned, the float being occupied
by the members of the union. The
! float of the Carpenters Union con-
tanned a miniature house built by the
carpenters and complete reproduc-
ton. The house was occupied by a
bevy of little boys and girls who
made themselves at home.
The Boilermakers we're represent
ed by a float which contained a large
engine boiler and forge fired up
for business Four boilermakers were
Iindustriously driving rivets and plying
their trade along the line and made
a decided hit. The saw mill depart.
ment was represented by float on
which a circular saw was at work
the motive power bing furnished by
direct drive from the hub of the
wagon. The railroad department
| float was occupied by miniature ot
box car which was perfect in every
respect, no detail being left out. The
, Vienna Bakery was represented by 6
beautifully decorated wagon which
contained several little children seal
: ed at a table and enjoying al
imaginary feast of the good things
which are turned out by the bakery
A large and handsomely decorated
} float loaded with Mexican girls repre-
5 sented the Mexican ladies' auXiliar!
2 of the Federation.
The various crafts on foot made al
2 excellent showing and it would be
1 hard matter to justly draw com
g parison for they all made an excel
i lent appearance and were greete'
t with continual cheers. The Moreno
i brass band was also in line and fur
i nished excellent music for tn occas
g ion.
The parade proceeded to Soutl
e Clifton passing the reviewing STAN
r at the Reardon Hotel and disbande'
e at the ball park where the events o
8 the day took place. On the reviewin
d stand were Governor Hunt and tn
: Judges of the parade, Reece Webster
3 F. H. Springer, w. j. Riley, Georg
e Reitzer and P. Riley.
Immediately after the parade ha
disbanded the speaking took place a
the ball park, the principal addres
n of the day being delivered by GOV
e Hunt, and which is herewith repro
r duced: y
The ball pala. was packed with hi