The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-07

which time mostly routine matters tool
up the time
Several reports were rendered afteI
which the discussion OF the contract bel
gan. The delegates 10 the Central trade1
made a report I'm full upon the discussions
The visiting committee stated that theri
were still a number OF the members Ill.
The finance committee reported thu
treasury I'm good condition despite the dis
bursements I'm the way Of sick benehtI
during the past winter.
Several communications were read som|
OF them being appeals for aid from local
OF the west. The appeals were given thI
proper attention.
When IL came TO a discussion OF tn. com
tract for the coming year almost ey u
member was asked his opinion and the
the committee that had been appointed Il
interview the employers reported. IL wal
seen that the one serving for the pasl
year had been so satisfactory that therI
could at the present time be no materisl
change made that would better II. Fo
that reason IL was voted TO run the oil
contract for another year. The meetin
then adjourned.
WATERS ALLIANCE.
Notice has been sent To all the waiter|
OF the city and TO the members OF the tw
locals here that there is to be a conferend
meeting at 3 and again at o'clock in II
Dorrance street hall
The purpose OF the meeting is to form
protective and benevolent Alliance. TT
meeting is called at the instigation
General Organizer Hobby who is here
the interest OF the craft IL is expecte
that the attendance will be very large.
LOCAL s7s INITIATION.
The meating OF. Teamdrivers local
yesterday afternoon was very largely
tended and ono OF the largest number
limitations took place that there has bee
for some time.
Soon after the session opened the r.
ports were received and when the men
bership committee reported Is application
with 10 Of these for initiation there was
small sized cheer from all present This
the largest number taken I'm at one tin
for some little time
Several communications were receive
from headquarters one OF which related
the change OF the pass word and the
cret work
Another. communication related to q
issuing or the monthly button for tn |
month. The button for this month
something OF an innovation, In that
has 2 rolled gold border. with the butte
maroon and black. making a very plea
ing erect, These buttons are worn
indicate that every man having one
The matter of the differences into whic
one OF the contemporary evening publ
cations and newly organized local has
been involved was very largely discuss.
at the meeting. No definite action VS.
taken as regards 10 IL, but the local
sympathies are with the Newswriter
Several OF the officers spoke briefly I
the good and welfare OF the craft, art
which adjournment followed.
LONGSHOREMEN MEET.
There was meeting OF the Longshor
men last evening AT which time the mo
of the time OF the session was devot
10 n discussion OF the matter OF co
tract for the coming year. Several ne
members were taken into the body aft
which the reports of the committees co
cluded the business OF the evening The
was also a meeting OF tho Coal Teaf
sters, an account OF which will appe
later.
NEW LOCAL To BE FORMED.
Tonight there will be a meeting OF uni
painters I'm Peck's hall for the purpose
perfecting organization. This meetii
Is 10 be entirely separate from that
any other local now IN the city beii
intended as a branch OF The Amalgamatl
Painters. whose main local is In NJ
York city. The meeting this evening "
be called at o'clock.
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.
Members OF the various locals OF
city and state have been notified tt
there Will be hearing before the Coz
Inittee tomorrow on the matter OF the 4
itiative and referendum. This matter
one which the laboring people are We
that a number will be at the sessid
Several Of them. including the legislatf
committee. Will be on hand TO take ps
In the arguments.