The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-16

The following unions viii hold sessions
tonight;
Freight Handlers.
Insurance Agents.
stationary Engineers.
Webb Pressmen.
Garment Workers
Boiler Makers.
etereotypers.
Blacksmiths-
DRAFT RESOLUTIONS.
The meeting OF the Carpenters local
ex2 last evening with the large attenu-
ance on hand, the greater portion ot the
meeting was devoted to draftins resotu-
tions and speeches OF eulogy upon the
death OF one OF the members, Mr. Erick
swalling. who fell from a building Last
week and was killed.
Before the local came 10 this part OF
the meeting, however, number or mat
ters OF a routine nature we're disposed
OF The most OF the time early In the
evening WAS devoted to the discussion or
matters relating TO the craft and the rem
dering OF the reports. The membership
committee reported the name OF one can
didate, and two OF those presented at the
last meeting were initiated.
The president addressed the meeting
for a few minutes, stating that since
there was now one Of the members OF
the local missing. II would be appropriate
that the chair formerly occupied by that
member be draped TO remain so for ~
DAYS The question was put TO a vote
and carried.
Several short speeches OF praise for the
dead brother were then made and II was
decided TO draft a set OF resolutions or
sympathy. a copy of which should be sent
40 the bereaved family. This was done
and the secretary ordered 10 send copy
OF the same, the original TO be kept by
the union.
1t was announced also that the death
benefit of 5000 would be sent to the fam
tly I'm less than two weeks. This amour,
q that customarily paid to those mem
bers who have been connected with the
local for more than year.
The reports OF the delegates 10 the
Rs,ilding Trades council then followed
with an explanation OF the plans for the
handling OF the work OF the spring ana
summer months. When all the business
was completed adjournment followed.
MR. HOBBY ADDRESSES WALTERS.
There was a very largely attended meet
tng OF the newly formed Walters union
last evening In Lyman's hall, where
speech and general heatr 10 heatr talk
was had.
The meeting was called at the instiga-
tion of Mr. HOBBY. who is here for the
purpose OF more thoroughly organizing
that portion OF the labor movement. Thers
were about % Of the men most interested
on hand 10 hear the speeches and TO sig
Nifty their willingness TO become mem
bers
After the meeting was called to order
the president made short address, a
the conclusion OF which he introduced th'
rrincipal speaker OF the evening Mr.
Hobby. Az some length this gentleman
addressed the assembly, dwelling perucu
larry upon the benefits 10 be derived from
organization and Of the necessity for DO
ing so. that best good might accrue To al
He told Of the work being done IN man
OF the cities OF the west and all owe
the other portions OF the country and o
the methods employed by the craft whe
organized.
IJis address was followed by remark
frono Mr. Agnew and others after whic
the invitation for names was extended
number took advantage OF the lnmedia,
opportunity offered and and added the
names 10 the membership. while nuinbt
OF others signifed their WILLINGNESS 10 "
come members later.
Considerable time was devoted 20 OIL
cusSina the minute details or the organ
fzation after which adjournment follows
HoRsEsHoERs HOLD MEETING.
The meeting Of the Horseshoers' unio
last evening was one almost strictly
business. The major portion of the FIR
part OF the evening was devoted to pr
nminary matters and the hearing OF q
reports OF the committees.
The membership committee reported y
vorabiy upon a number Of names aft
which the initiation OF the men followed.
The visiting committee reported a fe
Of the members ill This report was r
ceived and the regular sick benefits vote
allowed. The local has suffered very y
verely from the amount OF illness anon
the members but is bearing its expens'
willingly
One Of the most important reports n
ceived was that OF the finance commits
that there has been a decided increase