The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-26
In the World
Of Labor.

Business Agent George v Moore uf The
international Association OF Maehinists,
has received an official notirc from the
international president James OConnell,
that pc will certainly be here on Nov.
e3d. al tbc grand mass meeting. along
with other international Officers OF differ
ent organizations. President Gompers 90
the Federation OF Labor. viii Toe unable
20 attend owing 10 tho national conven-
ton of tke that organization.
Al last The iOurne,mcn BARRIERS of Paw
tucket are awake 60 the fact that they
need union ana. have governed them
selves accordingly. An international or
ganizcr has visited that city this week
and enrolled nearly all men in the busi-
ness The master harbcrs are nearly all
organized throughout the state and the
iourneyncn soon VIII be,
A representative OF the Harness Max
ers association is in tho city looking to-
wards the formation Of a lodge of the
craft here
The painters and decorators met the
past week and transacted the usual rou-
tine OF business. They had a lengthy
discussion upon the advlsabiiiiy of en-
tering into politics. but no definite ac-
ton VAS taken Four applications were
read and referred.
The coremskers met Wednesday night
and had good attendance. This union
Is 81 a very hourishins condition.
The international brctherhood of black
smiths are fast completing their organ
ization and will hold their first meeting
some time next week.
The mschinsts met this week. Several
applications were received and the mem
bers seem 20 be doing better ufider the
weekly due system than they did under
the monthly.
The annual ball OF Machinists union,
1i1, will be held in Labor Temple on
Thanksgiving eve
The Team Drivers association assem-
bled last evening and held an open meet
ing for one hour. previous TO the regular
business Among the speakers were Air,
Buske OF the Carpenters union, Mr. BAR
rett of the painters. Mr.. Coyle OF the
steam filters. Mr.. Sallaeaher and AIR.
Day aylan OF the Tailors' union. The names
OF so new members were added 10 the
roll.
Tho Central Trades and Labor union
met last evening with =. large attendance.
The committee was given full power TO
take action in regard 10 the labor rally
in infantry hall on Nov. -
The plumbers local held a smoker last
night with an over1iowins house. good
speaking. music and refreshments I'm
abundance
The horse shoe nai workers met the
past week and after the usual amount
OF routine business they freely discussed
The schedule prices TO be agreed upon
and sent 10 the grand lodge.
The textile workers of Rhode Island
have everything in readiness for the con
vention 10 be held ia Washington in De-
cember. The object OF tho gathering Ia
To bring the textile workers trfto-titA
American Federation of Labor
Tho tails will meet this evening The
hosting engineers also meet this evening
4 large attendance is desired, as matters
OF Importance will beb rought before the
meeting
The Oystermans Protective union met
during the week and elected five new
members. Tuesday evening they held
their smoker, and n was a decided sue
Guess George H. Sullivan OF the Cen
tral Trades and Labor union. acted as
toastmaster. Upon taking the chair he
made some very pleasing remarks. and
was followed by His Honor Mayor Fitz-
gerald of Pawtucket. George Wilson OF
the Cigar Makers union and others.
Then was pslatable collation.. as well
as vocal and instrumental music. the fes-
tivities coming TO close shortly before
midnight.