The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-28

have TO do wish the proper dealings with
the points at issue.
BLACKSMITHS REGULAR MEETING.
The meeting of the Blacksmiths. held
last evening, was one OF the largest that
have been held in some time. The most
OF the evening was devoted TO the trans
action OF routine business and the fnitia-
ton of new members. Since the organi-
gatlo nof this body, the rate OF increase
In the membership has been very large.
until now'it is one OF the best new locals
In the city. A number OF transfers were
made last evening from the Allied Met
alists union TO the Blscksmiths. Up TO
the tine OF the formation OF the local
large number OF the men now in the new
local were connected with the Metal Me-
chanics. So rapidly have the transfers
been made from one local 10 the other
that the members are now almost en-
tirely separated and each local has Its
BRICKLAYERS' SHORT MEETING.
Last evening was the time for the reg
ular meeting of the Bricklayers union.
and a number OF the members were out
The customary amount OF routine mat
ters came UP for the disposal OF the
body, and then there were several initia-
tons to take place.
The trades reports were very interest
Ing and showed that through the winter
there had been none of the members III
and all OF them had beon steadily en-
ployed The local Is making active pre-
para tons for the opening OF the spring
season and were discussing the means
of bettering the conditions OF the local
last evening. Many plans were proposed
which will in some form be adopted by the
local and put into operation during the
coming season. Several delegates from
other locals were there and occupied the
remainder OF the time OF the meeting In
presenting the cause which they were
each agftatinE. The session then ad-
Journed.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF PLUMBERS.
There was a meeting Of the executive
board of the Plumbers local last evening
TO take action upon the death OF one
OF its members Mr.. William Yates. AT
this timei was decided that the local
send a hack for the service OF the fam
lily with flowers appropriate TO the occa-
sion, along with a copy OF the resoiu-
tions drafted last evening.
1t was also decided TO announce the fact
of the death TO all of the members OF the
local so that as many OF them as were
able to do 30 might attend the funeral.
Owing TO the nature Of the season there
viii not be many Of the men who will
be able to attend the funeral services
tomorrow. so IL Is arranged that the most
of them will pay their respects to the
dead and the bereaved family tonight.
The deceased leaves a widow and five
children.
BARRIERS ANXIOUS.
The members OF the BARRIERS union
are in ferment over the coming ap-
pointment OF a commissioner to take the
place OF the one TO be retired. The law
requires that the appointment be made
b. fnre the month Of January shall have
ended and as this Is the last week there
A.
the matter. There are a number OF ap-
pl'cants for the position. three being from
pawtucket one from Woonsocket ana
from this city there are any number. TO
add to the excitement OF the thing IL is
not certain just who will land the plum
The local feels that since they are In the
great majority throughout the state the
majority OF the representation should fali
10 them, which IN not the case at pres
snt The results are anxiously awaited.
LAW FOR HoRsBsHoEING.
An act was introduced In the lesis-
lature yesterday to regulate the business
OF horseshoeing In this state. II provides
that IL shall be unlawful to follow the
business either as a master or journey
man for n certain length Of time who
does not have certificate OF regtstra-
tlon. The law IL to act back 20 the past
four years and will be applicable In any
city OF the state where there are over
10000 inhabitants.
A board OF examiners Is 10 be ap-
pointed by the governor and confirmed
ty the senate which shall consist OF five
members. Of which one shall be veter-
mary surgeon. two master horseshoers
and two Journeymen. who shall have been
employed for at least i've years prior to
the enactment Of the law Public exam
nations shall be held at stated intervals
during the year and the fine for breach
OF the law shall be no less than $40 or
more than Si0e.