The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-17

sessions:
Carpenters %. Labor Temple.
Stereotypers, 9s Weybosset street.
Blacksmiths. Hibernian hall.
Stationary Engineers. Hanley building.
eARTENDERs' GRIEVANCE HEARD.
Mr.. Hayes one OF the most prominent
members of the Bartenders' union In this
city has been in Boston for the past few
days In attendance at the convention OF
the American Federation OF Labor in the
interest OF the grievance OF the Bartend-
ers of this city which came up for dispo-
eal yesterday.
He was in Boston In company with a
number OF others OF the local here 10
give weight TO tho consideration OF the
matter. The grievance related TO the Ju-
risdiction over one OF the members OF the
local here and was disputed with the To-
cal at Worcester. The delegate at the
convention informed the body here that
the matter would come up for considera-
tion yesterday and so number OF them
5ourneyed thither In the interest OF the
passage OF the measure.
Mr.. Hayes reports that the union was
entirely successful In the matter mud
there In great cause for congratulation.
The hearing was before the committee on
grievances for several hours and IN that
time the gentlemen from this city made
quite an impression with the committee
lie also stated that the Hotel Restaurant
employees and bartenders were taking a
very active part In all the discussions that
Save come up for deliberation. While In
che city he met the International presi.
dent OF the body and held long conyer-
eation with him. 1t Is expected that hs
will visit this city soon and possibly Sun.
aay when the bartenders have their next
meeting. Along with him will come also
some other very prominent men OF the
union. II it is not possible for them 10 be
here next Sunday they VIII visit tho city
rs soon as the convention Is over.
Among the other things that were done
ut the convention yesterday while Mr..
Hayes was there was the defeating OF
the resolution OF the insurance agents
and the consideration OF the resolution
pertaining 10 the jurisdiction questions
ehat face the body. The resolution OF
The insurance agents was introduced
from this cfty. IL occasioned a vast
amount OF discussion but after Gompers
had spoken on the question for about 20
minutes the affair was squeDched with
out further ado. This morning the most
bmportant thing that will be accomplish
I'd will be the consideration OF the griev-
ances OF Brewery workers.
Mr. Hayes iE enthusiastic I'm HIS praises
of the manner In which the bartendcrs
OF Boston entertained the delegates and
visitors from This city. Tho spread was
one Of the most elaborate attended IN
some time
HoRsEsHoERs MEET.
The regular bi-monthly meeting OF the
siorseshoers' union was held last evening
W LABOR temple where much business
was 1spoled OF The president OF tho
UNION callea the meeting 60 order and
Inc hrst bit Of business TO cone b.
yore ne ocdy asked for the reading O,
sne minutes OF the last session.
These were read and approved and then
the other business that was 20 come he.
fore the body for conslderation v,,.
taken under advisement item nv tor,
until all was matter ~ record II ma ~
tory for the local Amonr tho a.,
things 20 be considered was the rnat,sr =,
applications FOR membership. Tbeys
were Deverai OF these. but only two we-.
erted upon and the names voted int
membership. The limitations followed ana
then the body proceeded 20 the dlsp3saI
OF tho other Items on the card.
All the other matters were mostly OF a
routine sort Esid the reports showed thai