The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-03

Tailors. Labor temple.
Brewery workers, Labor temple.
Brewers. a. Labor temple.
Bottlers. Labor temple.
Coal teamsters, Eddy street.
General teamster., Labor temple.
Coal handlers. Labor temple
PLUMBERS DONATE TO STRIKERS.
The meeting Of the plumbers last even
ing was one OF the very interesting kinds
aud several matters pertaining 10 tho
work of the union were gone through
with.
one OF the matters called 10 the atten-
tion OF .le members was the resolution
10 abolish the fine meetings. THIS mat
ter has been an eye-sore 10 "A number OF
the members. owing to the fact that on
every occasion that there Is fine meet
ing the litlie black man that moves
each one OF us 10 do wrong tempts them
TO remain away from the meetings ana
thus place upon themselves a fine. on
some of the members the fines have been
so numerous that some one almost every
week has TO come around and draw their
money for them. owing 10 the fact
that they have not been able 10 sec their
salaries for some time these men with
few OF their friends. have conceived
dislike for the fine meetings and planned
TO do away with them by means or
resolution.
TIE resolution was introduced some
time ago aud defeated but this did not
satisfy the advocates for that reform and
last evening they attempted to force
through again some legislation on the
matter President Sullivan having gained
large amount Of experience in legisla-
tive matters. saw what was coming and
with the friends OF the fine sessions saw
TO Il that the measure was again de-
feated, much 10 the chagrin OF those pro-
posing the resolution.
After the action taken last evening one
OF the chief orators 0F Tho plumbers who
claims that his fnes already equal mis-
wages for the next two months will have
20 pay mp or else.
The membership committee made a re-
port stating that one application was
received during the week aud the man
was initiated.
communication was received from the
headqarters OF the International. asking
that a donation be sent 20 one OF the
struggling locals and the union donated
$50
A communication was received from
William j. Spencer of tho Structural al
llance. asking for information concern
ing that craft The matter was laid on
the table
The building trades council delegates
then made report on tho business OF
the last meeting
A committee was appointed 10 investl-
gate several matters relating to Satur-
day-afternnon work the part OF one
or two OF the members.
It was reported that there were some OF
the members Of the APPRENTICE union that
were doing the work OF iourneymen and a
committee was appointed TO investigate
the matter.
The resolution to abolish tho fine meet
ings was then introduced but was defeat
cd after much discussion and voting
IL was then announced that one OF the
members OF tho union was about 20 take
a trip TO the Hot Springs for his health.
After the conclusion of several other
matters Of interest and some general dis
cussion the meeting closed.
CARPENTERS COUNCIL MEETING.
There was very interesting meeting ot
the carpenters council last evening owing
TO the fact OF the success or the unions in
winning the increase i'm wages.
Every delegate was on hand TO take
part I'm the congratulatory exercises and
TO discuss the situation as IL now presents
itself II was considered a great victory
for the unions and they all felt Justly
proud OF the result.
There was n communication from the
master carpenters stating that the COM
munication from tho council had been re-
commit tee-t,i4
unions. The letter was read
and then placed on file
a communication that was OF much in
terest was one from the y. f.. convention
OF carpenters enclosing the credentials OF
the men who will attend the coming con-
vention on June 20th.
in order that the delegates coming
might receive the better attention on
there coming the committee having In
charge the management OF the reception
and the convention I'm general was en-
larged by three.
The committee meeting with the master
builders then made a report. which was
discussed al some length.
Tho trade reports was then had after
which tho session closed.
PLUMBER TO TRAVEL.
owing 10 continued ill-hea,h Mr.
I .oughery. one Of the best known OF the
members Of tho Plumbers union is 10
travel through the south seeking 10 rc-
gain that which has been lost to him for
some time on account OF rheumatism
Mr. loughery will travel first TO New
Orleans and then 10 Hot Springs where
he will remain and try 20 recover. All
tho members Of the union unite I'm wish
ing him the best Of luck and an entire
recovery.