The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-06

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow
state Federation Labor Temple
state Board OF Plumbers. Labor Tenn
pie.
General Teamsters, Labor Temple.
Coal Teamsters, Labor Temple.
Coal Handlers. Labor Temple.
Brewers lG6, Labor Temple.
Brewers ia. Labor Temple
Bottlers, Labor Temple.
Tailors. Westminster street.
PLUMBERS LOSE BUSINESS AGENT.
Last evening was the occasion for the
fine meeting OF the plumbers and al
tmost every man was present. III had been
lrumored that the business agent. FRANK
IL. Merrewether would resign.
AS soon as the meeting opened Mr.. FIN
, negan the business agent or the DuliulhS
trades council met the assembly and ad-
dressed the meeting on the value and ne
cessity OF the working card.
The next business was the receiving OF
the reports OF the committees. The
moonlight committee stated that all ar
lrangements had been made for the excur-
sion on the 23d and all organizations had
Ebeen invited To attend.
The committee on the drawing for the
kit OF tools belonging TO the late William
Y Yates stated HlAl inc dilaAi NpNtA w
held at the next meeting.
The labor day committee made re-
port of progress and stated that IL would
hold session again on Monday night Tor
the purpose OF completing arrangements
for the part to be taken in the festivities
OF that day.
An apportionment was made for the
procuring OF uniforms and band etc III
was also voted 10 have the apprentices
should turn out In line with them having
q separate section. An appropriation was
made for the purpose OF aiding them IN
procuring whatever was needed.
The sentiment OF the body was voiced
also to the effect that the new organl-
zation OF steam fifitters was endorsed
This is a new body formed by Mr.. MERE
wether.
The sick committee reported two on
the benefit HIST and one of them was
seriously H. Arrangements were made
sfor procuring for their benefits
The resignation OF the business agent
was then considered. Mr. Merrewether
stated that he could no longer serve the
body and that he desired another chosen
to take his place. In making this an
nouncement he stated that the local was
in the best condition. and. I'm fact almost
ideal All the men are at work and tho
local is In good shape.
The candidates for the place were John
,Coniey and MIR. James Coleman, the
president. The latter won on the casting
iof the vote and the choice was made
unanimous
He enters upon his duties with the best
wishes OF the local and assured OF its
hearty cooperation.
The delegate TO the International con-
vention received his instructions and will
leave for the scenes OF battle next Tues
day. An appropriation was also made
TO defray his expenses.
4 II was announced that the state associa-
sion would meet In this city TOMORROW
and some very important business would
come before the body. the chief OF which
would be the action OF n delegate TO the
convention 10 represent all the other
locals of the state.
The Plumbers baseball team will play
the oaklands tomorrow at Palace Gardens
The session then closed.
IRON WORKERS SATISFIED.
At the meeting Of the Iron Workers held
last evening. Il Was announced that there
was perfect satisfaction at the conditions
under which the men were az work on
the postoffice building. and that II
would not be necessary for the men 10
90 out on strike.
AS 10 the conditions at Bradford. II. l.,
things were not so good for all the union
men had 10 quit on account OF the in;
coDveniences endured and the general
conditions. 1t was stated that it was
even hard for the men 90 obtain foot
there
The session Was very lively. there bein,
seven men taken into the body on transfe
There was a general discussion of busi
ness- and the question OF the part TO N
taken on Labor day IL was decided 4
turn out on that day In a body. but tn
completion of the particulars will not tax
place I'LL the next mesting
LINENIEN TO PARADE.
Last evening the linemen's union hel
a very interesting meeting 10 decide o
what part 10 take IN the parade an
other festivities 0f Labor day
A committee was entertained fror
Local ~ In order 10 ascertain what mlgt
be done. An invitation was extended
them by toe larger local 90 Join in N
parade and this Was accepted ~ wa
decided that the two locals would be q
Rether and procure a band. There wi
be uniforms for them also.
Five men were taken into the body ar