The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-02
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The jewelers. union met last night in it's
new quarters corner OF Winter and Gran
ston streets with Pres Hugh ]. Sculliam
in the chair.
The meeting was a very lively AFFAIR
and several important measures aroused
spirited discussion.
About twenty-five members were initia-
ted and a large number OF applications
were received.
The union movement is increasing in
favor with the employers, one firm send
ing a man down to present the names OF
all OF its workmen for membership. The
nine-hour law is making it's way and lit
tie is heard in opposition to II.
The jewelers. ball promises to be one of
the finest ever given by labor organiza-
tion In this city. Letters have been re-
ceived from several prominent members
promising their support. The social COM
mittee which has charge OF arrangements
will meet tonight at the new quarters Of
the union.
BY a unanimous vote a resolution was
drawn up indorslng the Providence
News"
A copy OF the resolutions to be sent to
The News today.
RETAIL CLERKS LOCAL s95.
Providence Retail Clerks Local 495, held
its regular fortnightly meeting at their
hall. ss weybosset street. last night.
President James j. Ridge presided over
one OF the most enjoyable meetings ever
nrfd ttTr forty members present being
each and all full OF enthusiasm for the
work being carried forward by the union.
Ten applications for membership were
received and approved. and an equal
number OF new members were obligated.
The males escaped the degree work
through an accident due 20 the appara-
tus. but the committee In charge will see
10 it that all will be In readiness for the
next meeting.
The board OF trustees reported having
thoroughly examined the treasurers ac-
counts from tho founding OF the local
down TO January /, 1903. The report
shows that the local Is IN excellent hnan-
clal condition. A most important con-
slderation I'm view OF the desire 20 estab-
lish sich and out OF wirk benefit funds
in the near future.
w A. Clarke. as delegate 20 the Cen
trail Trades and Labor union, reported
special attention TO the rapid growth OF
the Bakers and jewelers. unions, which
have the hearty congratulations OF the
retail clerks on their success The re-
cording secretary was instructed to for
ward TO the state senate committee on
special legislation n most emphatic pro-
test against its action I'm keeping back
the bill which has for it's object the pre-
vention OF employers interfering in any
way with the right OF their employees TO
form and hold membership IN unions.
II il the decided opinion OF the Provi-
dence retail clerks. comprising upwards
OF $50 voters, that the bill should be
voted on Immediately
new local OF the Retail Clerks Inter
national Protective association has been
formed at Woonsocket. and this local. as
well as the one at Newport. will soon re-
ceive substantial proof that the provi-
dence clerks are az eager 10 help others
as themselves.
After the regular business OF the meet
ing had been transacted. President True
Of -Lhe- -PaNLuckel-clesl<S, was introduced
and gave an interesting talk on various
matters pertaining 90 unionism. The
speaker was OF the opinion N the clerks
and other employees were as willing TO
devote extra time TO their own interests,
through the union. az capitalists arc TO
building up their power by overtime,
the employees would share more largely
I'm the wealth they produce. lie also
urged the necessity Of registration. that
labor may exert n powerful influence I'm
the voting away OF the money Il pays