154 men from Hemingray Local Union 23 march in Labor Day parade

LABOR IS CROWNED

Monster Street Pageant Moved Through Muncie

Streets Today.

A THOUSAND MEN IN LINE

Gayly Caparisoned Horses, Neatly Attired Men,

At­tractive Displays and a Long Parade —

Program at Fair Grounds.

The parade given in this city this morning in connection with the Labor day celebration, was nearly an hour in passing a given point. It is estimated that nearly a thousand men were in line. All along the line of march spectators crowded to the curb, viewed the passing organizations.

Almost every lodge accorded a place in the parade was present with a full quota of members. It was clearly demonstrated that if Muncie wants a cele­bration of her own she can have one without being dependent on the state association which met at Marion, Ind., today.

FIRST DIVISION.

The parade was given in four divisions. They formed on Jackson, Adams. Charles and Howard streets respective­ly with their flanks resting on High street. It was about 10:30 when the procession moved. It was headed by Grand Marshal Charles Keelor and his aids, James Unks, Frank Myers, Fred Wilder and John Purfest, all mounted. Following the marshal came a platoon of fourteen police headed by Chief Cashmore and Captain Turner. After the police came the Indiana band of 16 pieces, headed by the band’s drum major, David Williams. Five pieces of apparatus from the fire department fol­lowed the band. In a carriage follow­ing the fire department were seated Mayor Tuhey, Mrs. Julia Flewellen and Mrs. Ellen Lillibridge. Mrs. Flewellen will be one of the principal speakers of the day. Following that carriage came the one occupied by the Labor day committee — Messrs. Derrick, chair­man; George Geitz, John DeBrastos and Fred E. Kennedy, the latter, a speaker; S. F. Pippin, George Hamil­ton, William Getz and Charles Luckner. The Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes followed with 16 men in line. West’s Minstrel band and marching column headed by the tandem team belonging to the company, followed the street railway men, making a catchy feature to the parade as well as advertising their entertain­ment for tonight. The men all wore golf suits. They were frequently ap­plauded along the line of march.

SECOND DIVISION.

Local No. 23. A. F. G. W. U., was next in line with 154 men. Frank Spencer was in charge of this body. A. F. G. W. U. No. 91, in charge of George Wilson, came next with 100 men. The City band, of 16 pieces, headed the next part of the parade. Following this came the Home lodge, No. 4, Iron and Steel Workers, with 125 men, in charge of William Price. Thomas Fitzgerald was in charge of the 200 members of Unity lodge I. S. and T. Workers, which was followed by White Star lodge, No, 26, with 32 members in charge of John Gallon. Unity lodge, No. 7, followed with 150 members in charge of Joseph Cassaday. Machinists' Union No. 35 in charge of Christopher Smith, was represented by 40 members. I. M. U. of N. A., No. 24, was in line with 177 members under Bert Ream.

THIRD DIVISION.

The third division of the street pageant was headed by the Industry band of 16 pieces. This division formed on Charles street with the right rest­ing on High. Frank Myers was in charge.

Following the band the Carpenters' and Joiners' union, No. 592, was the first in line with 80 men. It had the largest number of any union in the third division. Painters and Decorat­ors, No. 61, came next, with 20 mem­bers, followed by the Lathers' union with 10 men. The members of this union wore white duck trousers. After the procession they had their pictures taken in a group. Wood Workers' union, No. 22, with eight men, follow­ed the lathers. Painters' union, No. 65, was next with 40. A float designed to represent a brick house under way of construction came next bearing the 22 members of Bricklayers' union, No. 9. The wagon of Nelson & Miller, planing mill, followed with a neat stairway design.

FOURTH DIVISION.

The fourth division, which formed on Howard street, was the longest in the parade. It was headed by the Red Men's band of 17 pnieces and commanded by Purfeerst. The band was followed by a float with 50 little school girls dressed in white, representing the Carpenters' and Joiners' union, No. 592, Typographical union, No, 332 had 29 members. Cigarmakers' union, No. 308, with 20 members in line, came next. The American Agents' associ­ation, No. 44, had 20 members in line. The Bakers and Confectioners' union, No. 30, which followed, probably made the neatest appearance in the proces­sion. The members were attired in pure white duck suits and carried white parasols streaming with ribbons of various colors. Fifteen barbers car­rying red umbrellas, represented Barbers' union. No. 28.

Fifteen gorgeously decorated car­riages followed the barbers. They bore the officer and members of The Inter­national Woman's Union Label League, No. 1. and the Woman's Federal Union and Equal Wage Workers. The first carriage contained the officers, Mesdames, Lewis Swannason, B. J. Grant, C. H. MacDonald and Jesse Humphries. In the center was little Bessie Swannson, who wore a crown and represented the Goddess of Liberty. Mrs. Julia C. Flewellyn, the principal speaker of the afternoon, occupied one of the carriages.

The parade disbanded on Walnut street after traversing the principal streets of the city.

At the fair grounds this afternoon beginning at 1 o'clock a program is be­ing rendered.

THE SPEAKERS.

There will also be speaking at the grounds. Mayor Edward Tuhey will make the address of welcome which will be responded to in behalf of union labor by George Derrick. Mrs. Julia Colliton Flewellyn, of Lockport, N. Y., will speak on the subject, "What America Owes to Workingmen." "Why Farmers Should Join the International Union" will be the subject of an address by Fred E. Kennedy, of Binghampton, N. Y.

ENTRIES TO CONTESTS.

One half mile boys’ bicycle race; purse, $20.

John Krick, Kail Miller: Dale Hathaway.

Fat men's race; purse. $5.

Union men's bicycle race; purse, $20. Frank Snell, O. E. Ebright, Omer Huddleston, John Mohler.

100-yard dash; purse, $5.

Free-for-all bicycle race; purse, $35.

Frank Snell, L. Payne, Sherman Lamar, C. W. Koehlinger; Bob Murray.

Three legged man's race; purse $5.

Speaking from front of grand stand; singing by Muncie Harmonie Maennerchor Singing society.

Horse races —

2:25 trot; purse, $50.

Sun Up, John Sweigart, owner; Rudolph, J. M. Marion, owner; Jennie T. N. Ruth owner.

2:30 pace; purse, $50.

Nellie S., Griffith Gartin, owner; Lacy Hannah, J. O. Gartin; Kate Field, Thomas Luidiger, owner; Walter Mack, J. L. Velehimer, owner; Roudy T., N. Ruth, owner; Frank W., T. W. Taylor, owner.

Running race; purse, $50.

Maude C., Bob Crabbs, owner; Bessie P., John Pittinger, owner; Pet, Harry Cooley, owner; Collector, Ralph Cook, owner; Miss Ray, Mont Steel, owner; Bell Hunt, Alfred Baker, owner; Telephone Girl, Tom Monroe, owner.

The committee on amusements is composed of George Hamilton, William Getts and John DeCrastoes.