The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

/ standing bills had been disposed OF. The
balance showed that there was consid-
erable money now left In the treasury.
In addition TO this there were several
communications from abroad, some from
headquarters and others from locals In
various sections Of this portion OF the
country. All OF them showed that the
same trade conditions prevail there as
here and most OF the locals are just as
hourishing, One or two OF the missives
received were invitations 10 pleasure
occasions and II was determined that
those that were convenient to the local
here would be attended.
There was meeting of the linemen
in the Hanley building last night that
was very largely attended and the bust
ness that was done was OF the most i'm
portant nature.
The meeting was presided over by the
president of the body with the fun stan
OF brother officers on hand 10 assist him
The first bit of transaction that was per-
formed was the reading OF the minutes
OF the previous session. This was done
for the special benefit OF those members
who were unable To be on hand when the
last session convened. When this was
lone the other points OF interest came
mp for consideration.
When the committees were making
their reports. that on nominations indi-
recommend 10 the favorable considera-
ton Of the general body the names OF
several new candidates These were
acted upon and Il was decided TO allow
| some OF them To take tho obligations
while others will hang fire TIL the next
session after this convenes. After the
/ acceptance into membership the rites OF
\ Initiation were performed
The reports OF the several committees
were then heard and proved TO be full
OF interest. That one which reported on
| finances stated that all the bills that had
been contracted during the present month
had been disposed OF and all the members
had paid up their dues or made arrange
ments TO do so. The general consensus
OF opinion was that the body was now
I'm very promising condition.
Several interesting communications
were received and passed upon. one from
headquarters related 20 the coming con-
gress OF the American Federation of La
Dor and received much discussion. IL IL
anticipated that there will be several men
prominently connected with the craft al
the congress and efforts will he made "a
have them visit the local here. IL such n
thing can be brought about an unusual
effort will be made 10 furnish them the
best In the way OF hospitality that the
city and The local can afford. 1t will be
definitely known I'm a few days just what
will or will not be done I'm the matter and
then preparations will receive proper at
tention. After the disposal OF some other
OF the matters OF the common and minor
sort the meeting came 10 an end and all
went home. IL was thought that at some
time IN the near future the union will give
some sort OF an entertainment. Just OF
what nature the. amusement will partake
~ is not known hut when the time comes
the members are going iinto tho matter
with all their Characteristic spirit
CARPENTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL.
There was a meeting or the Carpenters
District council last night in the Labor
Temple where much business or the regu-
lar sort was passed upon This body is
composed OF delegates from all the locals
In this city who send representatives To
the meeting for the purpose of discussing
the business relations OF all those inter
ested I'm the working OF the craft.
There were many things taken under
consideration at the meeting last night
hat they are OF n nature that make II Inn
possible 20 render them public. The
unions are still making effort 20 have all
the business agents come under their d.
rect supervision. There have as yet been
some minor details that have formed
nnches but formation will be completed
IN short time and everything In full
working order. The reports were all OF an
interesting nature and many little clouds
tnat have threatened 20 brew n storm In
the union world have been brushed away
and now All II peaceful and calm. After
ths compietion OF ell the business that