The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-08
THE IWO-LO0M QUESTION.
A WooIen Manufacturer Discusses
the Question.
The Mills Must Demand ID or Close
Down Entirely Preferred IL Last
Year, Oppose IL Now-Locals.
THE NEws BUREAU,

THE NEWS BUREAU
oLSEyvILLE, LIBRARY BuILDING. RooM1
Telephone 3s43. y
Another straw which shows how the wind
blows was given THE NEWS reporter In
chat with well-known mill owner from
the southern part of the State, and
as it happened the two-loom question,
came up. He said ~ have just returned
from New York, and the condition OF the
market proves that any OF these light
goods must be made al the lowest possible
cost TO sell above the price of making.
Running two looms to each weaver is the
only way manufacturer can compete,
and may say now that my orders will be
filled this year on that basis or
not at all. Let me give you one
example OF the absurdity OF the men who
are refusing TO operate two looms. A
year ago was running my men on one
loom and had plenty OF work for them,
but another mill near me offered them
chance to go in and run two looms. They
could make more pay at it and nearly
every weaver left me and tried to get
work at those mills; now that they are
asked to do it they think It an awful
injustice"
The gentleman further expressed IT as his
oplniOn tnt tWO-iOOIn DbSlS nust De
adopted by all mills producing light dress
goods, and that he should fill his orders
on that basis or not at all.
At the Wanskuck Mills.
At the Wanskuck Mills three shops
have been arranged for the weavers to run
two looms. The men know that they
have to work harder, but they also know
that unless they take that there will
be nothing, and wisely hang on till better
times come. Wanskuck suffered more
than other milling centres from the hard
times and has had a long shut down.
They have nearly 400 looms and will soon
have the majority working on full time.
The men have to work little harder for
their money, but money Is good thing to
have in these times.
The New school.
A large number took advantage OF the
opening OF the new school house today
and visited II from top 10 bottom. The
visitors were generally the mothers and
fathers who felt real interest in seeing
the quarters provided for their children,
and their outspoken praise must have
been very pleasant to the Building Com
mittee. THE News described the
new building 80 completely at such a
recent date that IL would be useless to go
into particulars now, and II suffices to
say that the completed building promises
every comfort and convenience for teach
ers and pupils alike. The building will
remain open the remainder Of the week.
Warden Walls Wife Dead.
The many friends OF Mrs. Nelson Wall,
wife OF the warden at the State Prison,
will he panied to hear OF her death, which
occurred this morning. Mrs. Wall
had been i'll for some time
and the end was not unex-
pected. Her son who. is in business in
Tennessee,and her daughter were at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall have been located in
Cranston for "a. years and are widely
known in this vicinity.
Mill Matters.
The condition Of things at Taft's mills
arc said to be improving and the Dye
honse help have been started up and a
number OF extgs hands put at work. The
prospects there are more hopeful
AZ the Riverside mills the condition OF
affairs remains the same. The new looms
have not yet arrived, but work is being
pushed TO have the shop ready when they
come.
Miscellaneous Locals.
In Cranston yesterday before the district
court James II Leach and Peter Mulvey
were convicted OF cruelty to animals and
were fined. Both were sent to Jail in de-
fault Of paying their fines.
At the meeting OF the Woonasquatucket
encampmcnt, |. o. q. f., last night the
first and second degrees were worked by
Plymouth and Fraternity encampments.
A collation. was served af,er the meeting.
The Ancient Order OF United workmen
hold a banquet i'm Library Hall this even
ing and Tillinghast will cater. 4 large
attendance is expected.
At Guild hall last evening Brigade No.
installed the following officers: Honor
able Commander, Henry Slocum; vice
commander, Joseph y. Oates; chaplain,
Noble {. Brown; treasurer, Henry Purnell;
recorder, William j. Anncar; scribe, John
T. Fletcher; guide, John Winthrop; as
sistant guide, John Lees; inside sentinel
Arthur Fisher; outside sentinel. John
Rogers.
Remember tomorrow ends the bread
distributions in this vicinity and IN YOU
have any bread tickets saved I'D Won
would hettcr bring them in.
Next Sunday thc reading room at the
Library Will be open from till d. IN. as
on week days This action should have
beneficial effect in Eespng many young
pcople on Tie strees