The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-17

union scale wos in vogue. The meeting
then adjourned.
STATIONARY ENGINEERS HOLD
MEETING.
The meeting of the Stationary Engineers
last evening was very enthusiastically at
tended and much interest was manifested
After considerable of the routine mat
ters the most Of the time was occupied
with the discussion the report of the
legislative committee. This report has
been OF much interest TO the members of
the local since there are many clauses Uf
IL of that direct interest TO the members.
For some time there have been attempts
made to have a state license for engineers.
such as is In effect in Massachusetts,.
This year Is the first time that the hopes
OF the union seem in a fair way to con-
summation. As It Is the first time that
the general assembly have taken a vital
interest I'm the question.
Another matter occupying the attention
of the local was that OF jurisdiction. The
right TO have certain locals affiliate he )
been before the body for some time and
several of the communications read last
evening pertained to that. After all the
reports were received the session ad-
journed.
BOILER MAKERS SHORT MEETING.
evening was very short, owing to the
open meeting to be held tonight. The
meeting tonight is to be for the purpose OF
arousing a warmer feeling In the hearts
OF all the workers at the trade for the
local The meeting last evening was more
for the purpose OF making or completing
the preparations for tonight.
RETAIL. CLERKS MEET TONIGHT.
One of the largest meetings Of the even
ing will be that of the Retail Clerks. A
this session there will be many applica'
ttons to be considered and interesting re-
ports The ball committee which has
been appointed to make arrangements FOL
the spring entertainment will make re-
port upon it's findings 80 far.
The committee on legislation will also
make a report expected TO be full OF
interest The grievance committee that
has been at work for some time past viii
mako It's report.
BARRIERS RENovATTNG ROOMS.
Within the next few days those mem
bers of the Barbars union, who have not
been at the office of the local will be
greeted when they do go with decidedly
pleasant surprise. The offices OF the
body are being thoroughly renovated and
today Mr.. Mendell is occupying an ad'
Joining room. The walls OF the offices
will be painted this time, instead oi
pepered as they were formerly. and the
floor will be covered with new linoleum
The walls are further to be decorated
with the emblems Of the local and the
resolutions upon the deceased members
A few pictures will add to the charm OF
the room. making II one OF the mott com
Ilete headquarters of any OF the locals
OF the city.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
The ways and means committee OF the
CENTRAL body which has had under con-
siceration for some time the matter OF
thc label exhibit met last evening In the
ofrice OF the Bartenders union to con-
slider plana, but decided TO allow matters
10 remain as they now stand TIL the
weather becomes warmer.
When the plans OF the committee are
completed Il IL intended TO give a fair
exhibition OF some kind, In which the
women whose husbands and friends are
connected with the unions win have an
opportunity TO come TO become acqusint-
ed wit hall the various labels used by
unions. The purpose Of this win be to 80