Show LABOR DAY labor is the foundation of every thing that is ia supportive and practical in life it is the open sesame by which the caves of wealth the recesses of undeveloped su substance balance and the treasures which enrich the mind and anoble the soul are unlocked and brought forth for the use of mankind it to la the savor that gives seasoning to life the salt that enriches enric bea the blood of mortality and adds sturdiness to the human frame there to is no true dobli ity without it because nothing that to is earned before it 19 obstructions melt away in its presence obstacles vanish in its wake the glittering spires the towering monuments and the maje majestic ritto temples of civilization are immovably set the vanguard of science the protector of art the shield of lade pen dence the supporter of all that we have and are labor A heritage from bove above a bequest whose beneficed benefice benefi ces fall fail not a perennial fountain whose draughts invigorate purify and sustain what words in its praise can be too glowing what phrase so ex as to set forth all it merits it is one of the fitting things of life that a day in each year should be set apart is in honor of the genlue genius that presides over our entire social economy that labor and laborers should have recognition separate seo arate and distinct from that which fails to them in the ordinary walks of life hence it is that labor day has become a recognized institution in the land and nowhere is it more generally observed than here on monday next it comes again and the will not ber bar behind others in bestowing its share of recognition this office will be closed for the oay day that all may enjoy it fully and while receiving rest and recreation be not act forgetful of the proprieties of the occasion so that there will be cause for regret thereafter that no accidents may occur to mar the general enjoyment and that peace and prosperity way may attend U upon poll and increase Ine yesse with those who celebrate those these are our most sincere desires |