The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-24

The STRIKE.
Proposition Made to Solve
the Present Difficulty.
thousands willing to Work II They
Were Not Moiested-
The Johnston Political Pot Boiling at
Great Rate.
THE NEws BUREAU. oLSEYvILLE.
No. Hartford Ayeue. n

The NEWS BUREAU. OLNNNNlLLEs
No. Hartford Ayeueni
Can a settlement OF the present labor
troubles in Olneyville be adjustedY is the
uppermost problem that stares every one
who has any interest in the pros
perity and welfare Of this heretofore pros
porous suburb at heart. Eight thousand
five hundred operatives are out
OF employment and seven-eights
are willing TO work and would return to-
morrow IL they were given the opportun-
ity with assurance that they would not
be ostracised or imposed upon by por-
tion OF the community that agitate and
accomplish nothing, but produce thine
of idleness periodically. A solution OF
the trouble here was suggested today by
an operative that is considered plausible.
IL is that conference committee OF six
be appointed, consisting OF Mr.. Lougee Of
he Atlantict Mills, Mr.. Fletcher of the
Manufacturers Club, two business men
and NO men who have the confidence OF
the strikers, yet conservative rnen, who
would care for their interest in a practical
way.
This committee could ascertain the ac-
tual condition, and it might be able to
accomplish good results.
Council Meeting.
The Johnston Town Council met in Odd
Fellows block last evening as a board OF
canvassers, and after the canvass meeting
transacted the following business:
J. ID. Lindsey, Newton j. Angel,
Charles o. Boss, and Joseph Lynch were
drawn as jurors.
The clerk was directed TO draw an
order on the treasurer for s35, to pay for
the burial of Richard Stapleton, an old
soldier.
The auditors were allowed 80 for their
services.
An electric light was ordered placed at
the corner OF Webster avenue and Con-
cord street, at the corner of Laurel Hill
and Terrace avenues, also on the X Kiiiiagiy
Road near the car barn.
Voted that the town clerk insert in the
election warrant proposition to vote
upon the adoption of the town system Of
schools.
The clerk was instructed to notify the
N. Y. d. N. K. II. II. that the Council de-
clined to accept their proposition to sub
stitute q gong alarm at the Hartford
avenue crossing instead of flag man.
Charles N. Adams and John w. Lewis
were appointed Republican supervisors
for the coming election.
The w. G. It. U. were granted permis-
sion to hold temperance meetings on the
square during the summer.
Political Notes.
Samuel Sills, nominated for Council
man at the the Republican caucus, and
John A. Waterman, and John ID. Winsor,
candidates OF the Democrats for Council
men, have withdrawn.
1t Is reported that Resolved M.
Waterman will run for tax assessor on
nomination papers.
The Independent Republicans will en-
dorse the candidacy OF James Moan for
town sergeant.
The committee of the Citizens party
met last svening at the residence Of N. A.
Whitman on Plainfleld street to arrange
slate lor town officers.
After they had assembled it appears
that member OF their party who was OBJ
jectionable, was present, and
period OF waiting ensued, in hopes
than he would retire, but as
he did not seem inclined TO do so the
meeting adjourned to the residence OF
another of the committee. They got rid
OF the intruder, who, previous to this
time, had been one OF the leading spirits
OF their party.
After prolonged deliberation the COM
mittee adjourned until this evening to
complete their work.
1t is reported that they Will nominate
Benjamin Lester for town sergeant and
make several nominations for OF her posi-
tions different from either the Republican
or Democratic tickets.
Gleanings About Town.
Miss Katherine Kennedy gave recep-
tion to her dancing pupils and their
friends In Library Hall last evening,
which was very pleasant affair and much
enjoyed by the large party present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Waterman OF
Waterman street, Johnston. were paid
surprise visit by a number OF their friends
last evening, 1t being Mr.. Waterman's
forty-second birthday. An enjoyable
evening was passed, refreshments were
served, and games played until late hour.
Samuel Spencer OF Delaine street, en-
tered a complaint with the Sixth Station
officers last evening that one Edward
Hsdhill, who was liz his employ, had
skipped town taking with him a sum OF
money which he had collected.