The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-29

This is done that a better acquaintance
with the same might be had by tina hold
ers. The new bylaws that have been In
the hands OF the referendum COMMITTEES
were heard and adopted last night The
result Of the adoption OF the new bylaws
Il IL hoped will secure uniformity OF ac.
tion that was not possible under the o'd
regime. 81 M.
The innovation OF last nights meeting
was the occupancy OF the chair In the
absence OF the president, Mr.. McDonaid.
by Woe president. Augustus Camppei.
The manner IN which he welded the gavel
was such as 10 cause burst or admira-
ton TO spring from thS members In at
tendance. He acted his part IKE veter-
an.
There was n meeting OF the Roofers
union last night I'm the labor Temple at
which there were several interesting
things that developed. After the regular
order OF business was transacted anu
the reports OF the various committees
had been heard and voted accepted
communication from the international
headquarters was read This letter was
sent for the purpose OF defining the POSI-
ton which the union was TO take In re-
gard 10 the eligibility Of the members III
also showed the stand taken by the In
ternational in regard 10 the same matter
The committee that was appointed at
the last meeting of the Bartenders' union
for the purpose OF waiting upon Eagle
Brewery I'm regard to the signing or the
new wage scale is 10 meet the represent
atives OF that body this afternoon. II Is
not anticipated that there will be any
trouble with them as they have always
been friendly 70 the union and are de-
sirous OF having the cooperation OF that
body The result OF the conference will be
known later
The business agent OF the Molders' union
has his hands very full at present In
settling ND the various disputes OF the
several organization scattered through
out New England. He just returned from
New York last week and was called TO
Biddeford, Me-, In the interest OF the
union OF that place. He Is the general
organizer for the New England district
and thus his hands are generally full.
Announcements are out for several fes-
tive occasions among the unions OF the
city. The Iron Molders are making pre-
paratfons for a banquet to be given on the
18th OF November in Music hall of this
city. Both Providence and Pawtuckst ere
to participate In the affair.
Tickets are being printed for the In
ternational ball OF the Brewery union.
1866 which Is TO be held in Hibernian hall,
on Nov. 18th. A full announcement will
be printed later.
The committee having In charge the
organization OF the Garment Workers OF
this city have issued the following invi-
tation to the members OF the craft:
Believing that in a thorough organiza-
tion OF our craft means a better social
moral and financial condition. we cor
daily invite you to attend an open meet
ing 10 be held at Labor temple. Tuesday
evening, Oct 6, at 8 o'clock, room T.
Good speakers I'm English anf German n
will be present and talk on the labor
question. There will be an entertain
ment and refreshments will be served"
The committee from the c. r. u. hav-
ing I'm charge the Investigation OF the
grievances Of the striking ship riggers
held a lengthy conference with Richard
Baker &c Co. this morning. No definite
understanding was reached. however.
since communication will be sent 10
the chairman OF the committee for the
riggers upon which action win have 70
be taken The committee from the c. l..
u. was composed OF II. j. Power J. IT.
Sherry and u. p. Agneau. This commit
tee stated clearly that Its position and
that OF the body sending them was for
the protection OF all craft affiliated with
labor.
Members OF the bartenders' union vii
read with regret the notice OF the death
of one OF their friends and brother the
late MIR. Joseph Kelly. whose residence
was AZ az Aborn street. He will be bur
led tomorrow from the house. All tht
members OF the union and those of tho
Order OF Eagles. OF which organization
he was also member. will turn out ir
attendance at the funeral. The six pal
bearers for the occasion will be from the
bartenders' union.