The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-05
THE FIELD
Ga6Pks cssssssll ssssl EoLED 2S
OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
| tonight:
Freight handlers, Labor temple.
Stationary engineers 100. Hanley build
ing
Web pressmen. 95 Westminster street.
IIod carriers. Labor temple.
BREWERS INSTRUCT DELEGATES
The meeting OF the Brewers local l66
on Sunday was one OF the best sessions
that had been held in the recent history
OF the craft.
The attendance was not very good
| bers were out OF town.
| The early part OF the session was devoted
/ to ~outine matters. There was n report
/ OF the delegates 10 the central body on
several matters pertaining to the best
interests OF the body.
One OF tho questions brought up was
that concerning the controversy between
the brewers and the engineers and fire.
men. The question is 10 receive some
| further consideration some time during
.this month.
Several other reports were rendered
! and accepted before a representative of
the Western Federation OF Miners was
admitted 10 the floor for the voicing OF
the sentiments OF the prosecuted mem
bers out in Colorado II was thought
that should the body defer action TIL the
next meeting there would be a larger
number in attendance. In talking over
the affair Il was learned that the large
majority OF the members were In SYM
pathy with Mr. Reed ard the miners fed
Grafton.
The body had elected Mr. p J. Slxef-
fngton ss n delegate TO the brewers con-
vention to be held at indianapolis nisep
tember and there was considerable dis
cussion OF the instructions which this
gentleman should carry with him TO the
convention.
The members feel that in leaving the
interests OF the local In such hands 1t
could do no better, since he alone under
stands all arguments That are 70 be ad-
When all the business had been dis-
posed OF the meeting was made one or
great festivities and a social hour or SO
was spaigt Refreshments were served
and several vocal selections were render
cd by Brothers Cooke Sullivan. and Vice
President wrenn- The accompaniment
was furnished by one OF TIE brothers.
LOCAL $50 ISSUES PASSWORD.
There was a very interesting and we'll
attended meeting of local lso OF the Coal
Teamsters Sunday, in the Hanley build
ing. at which time many matters came
This being the time for the issuing of
the new monthly buttons for July, there
was a very creditable showing OF the
members and the business agent was KEPT
rather busy for n time placing the meIh-
bers in good standing.
President James H. Connors was In the
chair for the body and ably conducted the
There were three limitations upon the
recommendation of the committee. The
communications which the body received
and disposed OF numbered three ana were
; from various OF the locals.
! Along with the issuing OF the button
came the announcing Of the new pass
, M Robert w. Reed OF the Western
Federation OF Miners was then enter
ta,ned.
committee which was received
The delegates to the Central BODY
? Messrs. Grace and Connors, made q re
. port that was very favorably receiveo;
: Mr. Grace as the business agent OF the
I local. made a report that was fun or In
I terest 10 the local. ~,
After ALI the reports were in, the dis
SussGn OF the sroa and % Mr. l. A. Grace
: ing then closed
, LOCAL. s7s MEETS.
on Sunday evening there was very IN
teresting meeting at when uhe many
4 hae,ers se,n, Wv member wore added TO I'll,
roster and the body seemed to take on
: new life. -.
SfNpral N"~
. from vnrious sections OF the country an'
Z were disposed OF.
The trades reports all showed that tn
. body was I'm nourishinE condition and tn
|. urosnects seemed very bright Tor IN
future.
. several OF the members. along with tn
president, spoke on the good and welfar
OF the body.
The local entertained Mr.. Robert w
Reed OF the Western Miners federation
and after listening TO his talk voted hin
So for tho cause.
After many other matters were brough
before tho body tho meeting adjourned
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Mexsrs. Parkette and Adams wero a
, the smoker OF the Woonsocket bakers las
saturday evening. talking the agitation o
, the placing OF bread-stuffs made w th
r ward-Corby flrm on the unfair list
, Tho Bcilcrnahers delegntes have dc
parted for the scenes OF the convention
10 be held IN Chattanooga. Some inter
, est.nr times are expected.
At the Bakers smoker I'm Woonsocke
! last Saturday evening was seen Mr.
Merrewelhor Of the plumbers He hai
been devoting much Of his time 60 th'
= plumber situation I'm that city.
All the members OF the Barriers unior
are asked to he present az the next meet
, ing. when some very lively happening
are expected. one OF the bits OF inter
est will be the battle for delegate TO ia,
convention.