The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-20

tonight:
Painters. Labor Temple.
Mill Men. Labor Temple.
Roofers. Labor Temple.
Bricklayers. "a North Main street
Steam Filters, Labor Temple
Marble Workers, Labor Temple
Plumbers Appretices. Labor Temple.
Retail Clerks. SIS weybosset street
Allied Metal Mechanics, Labor Temple.
FREIGHT HANDLERS INTERESTING
SESSION.
The meeting OF the Freight Handlers
last evening was one Of the most interest.
ing that have been held for some time
owing TO the presence OF the large num-
ber on hand.
Many matters were talked over during
the first part Of the meeting after which
the hearing OF the reports occupied the
greater part OF the time
There seems 10 have been a decided re-
newal OF interest I'm the meetings In the
past few weeks and the members are TAX
ing more trouble to tell OF the good work
of the body than I'm the past.
Last evening there was a large increase
in the membership owing TO the activity
OF the nominations committee All the
names proposed by that committee were
acted on with favor and the men initiated.
The report of the delegates TO the Cen
trail Union was the next TO be considered
and that occupied the attention OF the
meeting for large part OF the evening
The report OF the ball committee was
then received and gave all who heard IT,
pleasure 20 know that everything pointed
TO such a sure and great success
Several communications were received
from other locals and from the Interna-
fF.NaA A.
these were In the nature OF requests for
aid and were given the necessary atten-
tion.
Under the good and welfare OF the b. ~
many matters were discussed as to how TO
oring arout the surest, most lasting and
the spccdiest best results to the local
There seems TO be eery indication that
this will be the best season for the craft
that has been enjoyed for some time.
All over the country It was stated in
the communications that the indications
pointed 10 great season OF prosperity
When all the questions were success
fully disposed OF for the evening the
session adjourned.
sTBREOTYPERS' SHORT MEETING
There was but a short meeting OF the
Stereotypers last evening since the
weather was rather disagreeable for the
men 10 come out In.
During the time that the body was In
session, however, there were many mat
ters that came before them for discussion
and approval
The reports OF the committees occupied
the greater part OF the time, and after
short addresses the meeting closed.
BLACKSMrTHS MEETING.
There was another enthusiastic meet
ing OF the Blacksmiths last evening at
which time the important business OF
the body was disposed OF and discussed
The reports OF the visiting committee
on shops and conditions was very favor
able, since a number Of new names were
added to the list at the meeting last
evening.
voted 10 listening TO the speeches OF
several OF the members. including the
president.
This gentleman gave TO the body some
very interesting ideas on how 20 build
up the organization. He told the men
that one OF the surest ways OF doing
that was to be loyal to the unions and
TO always work for the interest OF the
workingman. When he concluded sew
eral others addressed the body in the
same way and tone.
The remainder OF the meeting was de-
voted 20 hearing the reports OF the
standing committees and to passing upon
the communications received.
AGREEMENTS NEARLY ALL SIGNED
Through the efforts OF Mr.. l.. A. Grace.
and the men associated with him on the
committee presenting the agreements 20
the several coal dealers Of the city.
nearly everything has been settled In
n satisfactory manner.
There are now but two of the ten deal
ers OF the city who are 10 be interviewed
upon the matter and their signatures OBJ
IA lned and then the agreements VIII he
in effect TIN next year. The manner In
which the whole subject has been dis
cussed and treated by those Interested
and calm. cool deliberation which both I
parties have exercised IN the discussions
show that organized labor Is becoming
more and more harmonised with capital
and the interests of the two branches of
industry are becoming 80 mutual that |
they cannot he separated.
The fairness with which both sides !
viewed the situation was remarkable and /
the men who drew up the agreement as |
we'll as the bodies which they represented /
dserve great credit.
BAKERS MASS MEETING.
on the last day of this month the bakers 1
are to have n rallying meeting for the i
purpose OF completing the organization. /
There II being insugurated an unusual
amount OF interest among the bakers OF
tho city for the bcttermont OF the trade
and the meeting on the Soth II but one
81 the many steps that are 20 be taken
Immediately FOR the accomplishment of
the purpose
on that evening the bakers will have n
special list ~ speakers who will be sure
to interest all vho attend and in addition