The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-29

ular order. The committee on nomins-
tions reported that there were number
or men that wished TO become members
OF tho union.
under consideration and voted into mem
bership. Communications were read from
the international headquarters and ac-
ton taken on the same. Most OF these
related 10 the coming congress OF labor
that is TO be held I'm Boston. Several
other minor matters came before the
body and then adjournment was In order
TEXTILE WORKERS OF oLNEyviLLE
II Is learned that Mr.. James r. Quin-
Ian, the general organiser for tho Amer
lean Federation OF Labor. Is In the Olney-
Vile district for the purpose OF organ
izing the textile workers OF that region.
Such an organization has been greatly
needed for some time but tho federation
has never before seen ut to put an agent
in the field.
The matter was broached at meeting
of the textile workers when they held
their New England conference some time
ago and a formal request was made that
one OF their number be appointed for the
purpose OF uniting the textile industry.
The claim was that only a membse OF
that industry could best reach all
branches OF that portion OF labor so that
such a one was the only proper authority
IN whom the power OF organization could
be vested. so far the movement has
met with the greatest success and shows
the wisdom OF the recommendation.
EXECUTIVE BOARD TO MEET.
on next Sunday afternoon there will
be a meeting OF the executive board OF
the A. r. OF l.. OF the state for the pur-
pose OF fully instructing the delegates
selected TO attend the congress OF labor
hi t1rt1I hs fha anlU
the men who are to represent the unions
Of this state TO assemble and formulate
their plans so that IL Is for the particular
interest OF each one OF them to be on
hand. There will be other business OF
routine sort also to be transacted.
BARRIERS ASK FOR INFORMATION.
The committee from the BARRIERS
union that has had I'm charge the invit-
ing OF the members of the international
that are 10 attend the congress OF labor
have sent letter To headquarters ask
ing for information In regard to the
exact date when the officials will visit
this city so that preparations for their
entertainment might be begun. Inc
invitation was extended and accepted
some time ago, but active preparations
have been delayed awaiting information
as 10 the date when they will be here.
BALL COMMITTEE OF MoLpERs.
The ball committee OF the Molders'
union met yesterday for the purpose OF
completing arrangements for the ball 20
be given on the 18th ult. At this meeting
there was a lot OF business done. Among
the main items was the decision to give
To all who attend souvenir program.
The design is not yet completed but prom
ises TO be very unique in construction. In
formation was received that there will
be large delegations from locals OF other
towns and cities, notably. Worcester.
Boston. Fall River, Taunton and Brock
ton.
The tickets are selling fast. The COM |
mittee is 10 meet again on Saturday night |
for furthering the arrangements. They |
have arranged to have Maguire's full or
chestra OF eight pieces for the occasion.
MR.. BRYANT AT GREENFIELD.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Bryant OF the |
Molders' union was called away TO Green |
feld, Mass. in the interest OF the local |
here. The business that calls him will |
require his presence there for the re-
mainder OF the week. He will return |
probably on Saturday.
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
The situation among the striking stone |
cutters employed by Norcross Brothers. |
'emains unchanged. Not one OF the men |
rave returned to work and they are all /
In saying that they will not |
eturn untf1 what they ask has been |
ranted. Yesterday the superintendent |
vas away trying TO procure men with |
rhom TO break the strike. but as yet he |
las been unsuccessful. The same con-
iition holds with the striking garment |
workers. The men maintain that they |
ire out on principle and will not return |
Until their requests are granted.
When the question for which the Gar |
nent Workers are standing has been set |
led they have an agreement to propose |
% the masters. whereby Il is hoped that |
will be assured. In this agree |
nent both sides bind themselves to GER
air rules which they are to keep. 1t rs
thought that 40 long as each party keeps
IL portion OF the contract there will be |
40 trouble.