The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-20

ent session OF the general assembly ad-
journs.
The session was rather lengthy, lasting
until nearly midnight.
PLUMBERS ROUTINE MEETING.
The meeting of the Plumbers union last
evening was interesting and lengthy,
though most OF the matters touched upon
were of the routine nature.
First. the reports OF the committees
were heard. There was none from the
membership committee, except the receiv-
ing OF the recommendation for the favora-
BILE action upon the applications that are
now on file.
The legislation committee reported fa-
voraole progress I'm regard TO all the
measures now before the general assem-
bly,
The one which the local is most particu-
lary Interested in was the Lien law.
There are several other measures OF in
terest TO the craft which the officials are
fostering in the State House.
The visiting committee reported favora-
bly, regarding all the members OF the body
now on the sick list.
Several communications were received
from the international and from many
OF the outside locals all of which were
disposed OF as the body desired
The remainder of the meeting was de-
voted to general discussion and at n late
noun the session adjourned. deciding that
for the future the body would make use
!. of the large hall
THE LINIcMEN.
There was a short meeting OF the Line
| men last evening. at which the most OF
! the evening was devoted 20 routine mat
ters one OF the chief items of business
was I've hearing of the report of the ball
committee. The final report showed that
the affair was a complete success and
then it was discharged with a vote of
! thanks.
There was nothing out OF the ordinary
I'm any of the other reports and when a
short discussion Of general matters had
been heard the session adjourned.
]. T. L. NOTES.
Although the election OF officers OF the
International Typographical Union 40, OF
| North America will not be held until May
| Is. 1904 the various candidates are active
~ preparing campaign literature and ask ask
ing for support OF the membership. The
| International Typographical union polls "A
vote of $1,000 members. and. therefore.
much interest is taken by. the body as 10
| the calibre of the men who are 10 guide
| the organization over the sea OF labor.
One of the latest candidates for the presi
dency of the J. 7. y: Is Mri Chsries r. r
and a member of Chicago Typographical
union. No. rs. lie Is recommended by
the Chicago union. who sets forth the fol-
lowing facts I'm regard 10 his candidacy;
/ An unblemlshed union record for 1S years.
president OF two large unions, two terms
each; four years international district or
ganizer. delegate to |. II. u. and \. r.
of l.. conventions secretary OF ]. T. L.
nine hour committee two terms as first
vice president Of the ]. 7. I. and never
held salaried office I'm any union. lie
also codi1ed and re-wrote the /. T. L.
laws
In Mr.. James Lynch. the present In
cumbent OF the presidential chair. Mr..
Hawkes. Will find a strong opponent, and.
as these men are evenly matched. the re-
suit OF the election Is awaited with inter
est
Inthe~latest issue or the Typographical
Journal. which Is the official organ OF the
union. n tabulated scale Of the status OF
the different unions throughout the
/ United states was given. and the results
] were most gratifying To the membership.
! The issue also contained several schol-
arly essays on THE Psychology Of Proof
reading" and many other matters OF In
/ tercst to the craft.