The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-18

that OF the other crafts tho unusual ac-
tivity has been commenced 20 better
them.
BARTENDERs RETURNED.
The bartenders' delegates. Messs.
DoAn. German and Hanover. have re-
turned from Rochester whore they have
been attending the convention OF the
Bartenders international and are en-
thusiastic IN praise OF the reception given
them while the guests OF the city and
local.
They say that there was never better
time furnished TO any set of men than
that given them. From the time that the
nrst train pulled into the city till the
convention was over there seemed nothing
too good for the visitors.
They also say that one OF the most
pleasing things noticed al the convention
was the number or lady delegates from
the locals OF the west These had a very
steadyfng effect on the deliberations and
a number OF them were very active In all
the proceedings. Some OF them also were
placed on the committees.
There We're n number OF matters touch
ed upon that will have a pleasing effect
on the International and the affiliated
locals This was particularly true OF the
changes made in the constitution. Many
points in this were simplyhed and will be
more readily determined hereafter
Iney say tnHt tDey Couln newer nave
had better time than at this convention
and the education received was one OF the
best features.
OTHER LABOR ITEMS.
The meetings OF the unions last evening
were very few compared with some other
evenings OF tho week and month.
One OF the best meetings OF the evening
will be that OF the retail clerks. Mr.. ]. l.
Guild has been so active OF late that
there will be long list OF candidates for
admission TO be initiated. Other matters
or importance will come before the body.
The interest OF the carpenters in on the
qui vive at present since the announce
ment Of the raffling of OF kit OF tools
belonging TO a former member Of the
craft. the proceeds OF whichh will go TO
the beneflt OF the widow and the six chill
dren left by the death OF Mr. Hugh Nc
Donald The tickets are being sold at Is
cents each and every man Is taking a
chance The KIT is worth 800
Tickets for the moonlight excursion OF
the carpenters district council are sell
ing fast and IL appears that the capacity
OF the steamer will be taxed.
There was no meeting Of the musicians
executive board today owing TO the fact
that most of the members are away at
the convention In New York. News was
had from the scene Of action TO the effect
that all were down TO business and dis
posing Of the many matters 10 be touched
upon. In the absence OF the business
agent and the other officers the business
OF the local is being conducted by Mr.
r.. r. Kearns.
Mr.. Grace has received n decision OF
the executive council OF the A. f. OF L.,
treating OF the question OF the turisdic-
ton OF the engineers and f1remen en-
ployed at the breweries. This will be
presented at the meeting OF the c. L. T.
on Thursday night The executive ses-
sion was held In Denver on the 18th
OF April.
IL has come TO tho attention OF the
coal teamsters that two union men
have been hauling coal to the breweries
OF the city. The matter is TO be thor
oughly Investigated by the committee.
Mr.. G. c. Craven OF the teamsters union
Is at present III at his home. He will be
around again IN few days.
The committee from the central body
visiting the two botting establishments
reported have decided TO report them as
unfair since no agreement could be
reached at conference.