The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-17


session conducted an Informal discussion,
after which the session closed.
HoD CARRIERS LARGE MEETING.
There was very large meeting OF the
IIod Carriers last evening at which time
matters OF importance came TO be dis
cussed
This was the first session since the joint
meeting last week and that session with
it's success was one Of the principal topics
OF the evening.
The first thing done after the session
opened was 10 listen 70 the reports Of the
committee. These were full OF interest
and indicated that the men were all at
work. as several candidates were recon-
mended and initiated
The report OF the committee on trade
conditions was also very interesting. All
the other reports were heard and then the
body entered into an informal discussion
OF conditions which lasted till late In the
evening. Adjournment Followed.
OTHER MEETINGS.
There we're several other meetings dur
ing the evening among them being those
OF the Granite Cutters Horseshoers. and
Cooks and Walters These sessions were
all OF great interest though at most Of
them only routine matters were taken up.
MISS MAY HAYES OMITTED.
In the account OF the Bartenders con-
cert yesterday one of the most plea sing
features OF the program was omitted by
accident. In fact the best OF the evening,
for IL was a treat for onyone to hear the
recital Of How Sockary Joined the
Lodge" by this young elocutouist. Her
presontauon fthe character was we'll
worth the price OF admission to the whole
entertainment and was In keeping with
the high class OF the whole. Miss Hayes
is this week with the company at Keith's.
NO UNION MBN.
At the meeting OF the General Team
sters. Sunday, one ofthe questions OF most
Importance was the matter OF the differ
ence with the r. W. Cole company. II
was stated at this meeting that there
were no union men employed by this
man and that the local had placed him
on the unfair list recommending the
same action to be taken by the central
body. ..es.t.s..s. ~ ......
Several other matters occupied the at
tention OF the body but that was the most
interesting and consumed the most OF the
time
LABOR ITEMS OF INTEREST.
This is a very busy season for the paint
ers of the city az we'll as for other craftA
MT. ]. c. Barrett Is having all he can do
to supply the demand for men.
One Of the most excited men among the
labor men this morning was Mr. j. G.
Barrett OF the Painters union. He SEEM
ed to have an idea that the men employed
I'm the upper tenement of the house In
which he lives were 'soabs." So deep
was the impression that he could not
wait for his breakfast before invesugat-
ing and satisfying himself that such was
not the case.
The plumbers OF woonsoclet who went
out on strike have had their action sano-
rioned by the international and will soon
receive the strike benefits.
There are a number OF carpenters COM
ing into this city from other towns and
cities obtaining work. They are all men,
bers OF the union and come here on
travelling cards.
The Stereotypers' local OF this city Is
to be entertained at Warwick next Sun
day by the Boston local. Two years ago
this iocrl entertained the Boston local
and this is but return or the oompn-
ment- A delightful time is anticipated.
There are a number of the members OF
the Barbers' union at present out of work
Most OF them expect 10 be placed soon
through the efforts OF the business agent,
Mr.. CuTrsn-
Mr. II r. Bryant OF the Molders' union
was In Worcester last evening attending
the meeting OF tho Molders' local there.
Some important matters have been trouo-
ling tho minds Of the local there with
regard 20 the attitude Of one OF the
shops fthe place.
rhs committee from the Central body
that has been investigating the unfair
conditions OF some Of the places In the
CITY has about completed It's work and
will reI.ort In a number Of cases. that
stringent measures be taken.
Mr. l. A. Grace has received letter
fropSthe headquarters OF the A. 4. OF j.
20 the effect that his commission mas
been renewed aud he has eeen again
made mn oficer OF the Body. Cornelius =.
Shea also sent him a letter of congratu-
intion upon the success with which he
managed IN esigninR OF the agreement
with The coal dealers OF the city
The Worcester local Of hachmen II at
work having the agreement for the year
signed. District Organizer Frank Falls
has the matter I'm charge.
Local i0l Of the teamsters in Fall River
has presented the agreement for the year
90 the masters. There Is every prospect
that II will be signed without trouble.
The alarm from box il at 7.S o'clock
this morning was for a fre in a closet In
Henry Collinson's plumbing shop. rear