The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-16

ings that has been held In some time was
that OF the stationary engineers.
There was nothing serious TO come be-
fore the meeting last evening except a
very large amount OF routine business and
most OF the time was devoted 10 that.
The first matter to come 10 the atten-
tion OF the local was the report OF the
membership committee. The chairman
stated that there were no members TO be
initiated but that a number OF applica-
tions were TO be presented and considered
by the local.
There were a number OF communica-
tions OF various natures read before the
meeting and discussed for a time. Some OF
these We're very important coming from
the international headquarters and per-
tanning TO the Inner working OF the local
Some OF them we're held over 10 another
meeting but the most of them were placed
In the hands OF the corresponding secre-
tary for attention.
The delegate 10 the central body made
report that was full OF interest showing
Just what measures had been taken TO
make the local success and In what the
local would have to work TO make the or
ganization the best In the city.
The members then INDUCED in some talk
as TO the legislation that will likely come
up this winter In the interest OF organ
lied labor. When that was concluded
the meeting listened TO some able ad-
dresses from several OF the members on
the good and welfare OF the local, after
which the session closed.
CHARTER STILL OPEN.
Las. evening the steam filters held a
rousing meeting in Labor temple. This
was a meeting OF the u. A. Steam Filters
and not the n. A. body.
Last evening the business was very
interesting, for there was a report from
the trustees and the quarterly officers
showing that the local was making vast
progress.
The trustees stated that the books OF
the local showed that In the past term
the body had grown remarkably and was
Mt on very good footing. The treasury
was In good condition and the men were
most enthusiastic in the work of the
organization.
The membership had so Increased that
there were now nearly 100 members and
last evening a number more were added
owing TO the activity OF the committee.
After some discussion II was thought ad-
visable 10 continue the charter open for
another month 10 allow all those who
were working In neighboring towns but
who really belonged I'm this city TO be-
come members.
The charter was to have closed on the
first OF December but IL was voted to
continue II open till January.
AT the next meeting OF the body the by
laws will be readv for adoption and will
be presented TO the body.
Several other matters came before the
meeting last evening and were disposed OF
to the satisfaction OF all.
Several OF the members then spoke on
the best methods OF improving the or
ganizat ton and after all the business was
HfGnansed uyit he
AMALGAMATED CARPENTERS NET.
Last evening there was a very good
meeting Of the Amalgamsted carpenters
held at which time the routine business
OF the body occupied the most OF the
time.
II will soon be time for the body to con-
slider seriously the proposition OF Joining
the brotherhood and this received some
attention last evening.
The agreement will have TO be reached.
according 10 vote last year, by the first OF
next year. Then all the locals IN the two
large bodies will vote on the matter
The session was very lively and lasted
until late in the evening.
ITALIAN CARPENTERS.
Last evening the carpenters local OF
Italians met for the first real meeting In
the new rooms Of tho body in the Labor
temple.
The session was devoted mostly 10 rout-
Inc matters and some general talk.
There were several new members pro-
posed by the committee and the report
being accepted the men were initiated.
The applications presented were also re-
ceived with vote OF thanks.
The report OF the delegate to the build
Ing trades council was the next matter to
come before the meeting and that was re-
ceived.
The delegate 10 the carpenters council
then made a report that was full of inter-
est showing the plans OF the body for the
benefit Of the whole craft In the future.
The men appeared pleased with the
prospects and after discussing the propo-
sltions for some time moved TO adjourn.
SPECIAL CONVENTION.
For the first time in many months
there were no applica tions for membership
presented last evening at the regular
meeting OF the Paperhangers' and Paint
ers Union OF Pawtucket. President Kee-
gan presided. The most important matter
for consideration was a communica ton
from national headquarters relative TO
calling a special national convention In
the near future The idea is to reduce the
per capita tax. referendum vote will be
taken all over the United states. As the
regular convention Is to take place In
about l2 months. some OF the Pawtucket
members believe that the call will be de-
feated
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Bander will do home duty for tonight.
One of the talks OF the unionists today
IL the banquet OF the typos last evening.
The state federation OF labor, with
President William ]. Power is doing
heroic work i'm the interest OF labor meas
ures that will come before the legislature
this winter.
The eteamsters are having some very
unloue badges prepared for the officers
OF the function tomorrow evening II Is
to be the very SWEETEST affair OF the
season
The retail clerks are beginning 10 make
preparations In earnest for a monster
bali this season. The committee Is.
actively at work now.
The u. A. steam filters are steadily
marching to the fore in point OF strength
anI Will soon be one OF the renraa nized