Evening journal., 1919-09-02
union LABOR HOLDS
GREAT CELEBRATION
Workmen Parade W it h
Fourteen Bands and Hear
Several Addresses
TWO SENATOR'S ARE
AMONG SPc cAKERS


yesterday, when approximately i've
thousand members OF organized labor,
with fourteen bands. paraded over the
route selected and ended at the VII
mngt0n Community Chorus grand stand
at Washington. Heights, where ad-
dresses were delivered by Mayor VII
liam Il. Taylor. President George Sauler
OF the Central Labor Union, William J.
Buckley, general organizer OF the Boil
ermakers' and lr0nshipbulldCrs Inter
national Union. and J.. T. Luckock {;
general organizer OF the United Leather
Workers Union, senator Josiah D.
Wolcott and Senator Ashburst or
Arizona.
The marchers assembled on French
street. and promptly at . o'clock headed
by a platoon OF police under Sergeant
Devenish. started down that thorough
fare With military precision, amidst the
playing Of numerous bands, ringing or
bells and footing OF whistles. The pro-
cession was lead by George Sauter
chief marshal, and his two aides, Fred
W. Stierle aud John II. Hickey. The
first organized body in line was that Of
the Central Labor Union delegation, I'M
mediately behind the marshal and his
and they in turn were fol-
lowed by the Plumbers, Steamnttters
and Asbestos Workers Unions with
their band. Then followed Wilmington
Union. No. i23. with a
large banner reproducing the union
label Of that organization. Next in line
came the two organizations OF Boiler
makers and Iron Shipbuilders, Lodges
i9i and 327.
All along the line OF march the Boiler
makers and the j9th Pioneer Band were
applauded heartily. as the parade was
the first public appearance Of the PiO-
neer Band since its return from laurels
won abroad
Electrical Workers Local Union, No.
3i3. was'neXt i'm The line Of march with
a large and enthusiastic turnout Of the
Next came Carpenters and
Joiners. two locals, Nos. 626 and ii23,
the latter a shipyard organization. The
carpenters and iOinerds made an excel
lent showing. with a large percentage
Of the membership OF both locals in the
parade.
The Hod Carriers, and Building La
bOrers' Union, an organization Of lead
ing col0red citizens. was next in the
line Of march. ]. J. Kent and James
Mitchell were the marshals. A Negro
band with plenty of pep" conveyed
this organization through its march.
The Bricklayers. St0nemasOns and
Tile Settlers followed with a band and
a 100 per cent. turnout, including some
OF the few old members Of the union
who were not asked TO march by their
younger brothers Of the trowel and
hammer, but who rode in automobiles,
which were beautifully decorated. The
wore light shirts. white
overalls and carried pennants and flags.
They made big hit all along the line
and were heartily applauded.
The railroad men bad a division all
their own. following the sheet metal
They were headed by the
Railroad Band and three
other bands were in the division. These
men carried 400 per cent. union ban
lers and advocated adoption OF the
Plumb plan. They made a remarkably
strong showing and marched well. The
Brotherhood OF Railroad Signalmen had
/ splendid percentage Of members in
Inc. and also had a decorated aut0mO-
lile with them. All OF the railroad
rades were represented in the division,
md according 10 count there were over
1000 men in the division.
The parade ended with the Negro
hipyard workers turnout. These work
rs made a very Impressive showing
md were conducted by a colored band
hat rendered diincult parade pieces IN
/ manner more than pleasing 10 those
Who saw the parade.
Heights Celebration.
The parade came to an end In front
y the gr3ndstand OF the Wilmington
Chorus az Washington
Ielghts. The marchers circled around
he stand, the union members OF the
leather Workers Union taking seats in
he stand. where a large number OF
riends OF labor and employers were
eatcd as guests OF the Central Labor
Inlon.
George Sauter acted as the presiding !
hlcer, while Mayor TAYLOR made a |
hort address OF welcome and intro |
uced the speakers. Prof. Irving easier |
( the Wilmington Community Service, !
Trough the courtesy Of Harold Keats, |
Xecutive director OF that organization. /
ID a short sing. The sing was a real .
ne and the nine thousand voices sing /
lg THE Star Spangled Banner" and |
everal other popular songs could be
card for several squares.
Mayor Taylor spoke OF his great
for the men and women
tho toll. and stated that he was
rm believer In labor organizations
'hen conducted along proper Ameri-
an lines lie pointed 10 the recent
sttlement OF the trolleymen's con-
'oversy through arbitration. saying
nat the members Of Local Si2 were
n gentlemen OF whom The labor
lovement should feel prOund
William J. Buckley, general organ
.er OF the Boilcrmakers' and Iron
Union, was the next
oeaker. Mr. Buckley IS a Whining
)nlan and served his apprenticeship
| the Wilmington shlpyards. lie
welt on the success Of the American
bor movement as represented by the
merican Federation OF Labor and its
'nliated International, central and
zeal labor organizations. and stated
tat he believed that the recognition
wen labor by the Government during
le war was a mighty big factor in
merican men and American ideals
inning the war.
The next speaker was J. T. Luckock.
neral organizer OF the United
aaiher Workers. who organized the
ather workers in this city. lie
iked on the high cost Of living
Senator Wolcoit was called upon to
N Of some Of the things nationally in
hlch labor Is Interested. The senator
,plained that one Of his reasons for
tending the celebration was because
: had been prevailed upon TO get Sem