The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow:
Bartenders. Labor temple.
Tailors, Labor temple.
PLUMBERS SEND RESOLUTIONS.
The meeting OF the Plumbers union
last evening was devoted for the most OF
the time TO drafting set Of resolutions 20
be sent 10 the mayor-elect, asking him to
mention some things OF interest to the
general public and the workmen.
The resolutions call for certain observa-
tions relative to city work. and the letter
sent 10 accompany them explained the
matter as follows: The whole matter was
left in the hands Of the business agent,
and he sent the letter as follows:
90 Mathewson street. Providence. r. l.,
Dec. IS. 1906
Hon. Patrick ]. Mccarthy.
Dear Sir: You will find enclosed the
set Of resolutions which the Plumbers
union adopted at the last meeting. EN-
bodying certain facts concerning the gov
ernment OF the city, which they respect
fully ask that you mention In your mes
sage.
AS | mentioned to you in our talk. the
suggestions are for the good of the city
of Providence as well as for the Plumb
ers union, and since the members Of the
"a
Zens, In making the suggestions they are
not concerned so much for themselves as
for the general good OF the community.
| think you will readily see with us
that the reform suggestions made VIII be
OF vast benefit 10 the city, and in asking
that you call the attention OF the public
TO them. we feel that you will be perform
ing a service to the city that cannot but
work good for all.
Believing that you will accept the re-
quest i'm the spirit in which IL Is sent. we
beg to remain yours very rI ycGI trply, Ry,,.N
Business Representative OF the Plumbers
Union, No. 2S.
After the instructions as 10 the reso-
lutions and the wish expressed that the
mayor respect them the remainder OF
the meeting was devoted TO general
business One OF the important mat
ters was the appointing OF COM
mittee TO visit the meeting OF the Bar
tenders union The committee con-
sists OF Brothers Coleman, McGeary
and Sullivan. Routine reports occupied
the remainder of the meeting.
STAGE EMPLOYEES ELECT OFF,
GERS.
The regular monthly meeting OF
Local %. international Alliance The
atrical Stage Employees, was held in
Keith's hall. Westminster street This
being the meeting for election Of offi
GERS for the ensuing year, there was
ent. Three candidates were initiated
and four applications for membership
were received. The election of officers
resulted in the following being elected:
President, Il. w. Newcomb. wee
president. NJ. A. Monahan; correspond
ing secretary, A. Nj. Russen; treasurer,
j. a. Masterson: sergeant-at-a arms, IL.
Goff; guide, Il. Friend; board Of trus
tees, +. Carr, IL. Lester. T. Hall; finance
committee, G. Durfee. j. Radcliffe, A. a..
Belden, q. Carr and w. Connolly; del5-
gates TO the l. A. L. $. l.. convention,
TO be held in Norfolk the second week
in July. j. j. McGrath and T. w. New
comb; delegate 10 the convention OF the
Rhode Island State Federation OF
Labor. NJ. A. Monahan; press commit
tee, j. j. McGrath and j. Taylor.
committee was appointed to ar
range an entertainment for the next
regular meeting, which is TO be
public installation. A communication
was received from the stage employees
OF Newport in regard TO organization,
and a committee was appointed TO visit
them
LABEL LEAGUE MEETING
A meeting of the Providence Label
league was helo last evening, when II was
reported that plans for a Women's Label
league were almost completed and that
upwards OF 40 women had signifed their
interest I'm the project.
The league has now go affiliated unions
in the city. Last night the three locals
Of the brewery workers made the neces-
sary arrangements TO become associated
with the league The Cigarmakers'
union, IL was stated by the delegate from
that organization had been greatly help
ed by the league.
Charles Il Lee was elected financial
secretary At the next meeting the NOM
ination OF officers will take place The
bylaws and constitution have already
been adopted. The meetings of the future
will be held on the first and third Fridays
of the month.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings last evening
were those OF the linemen and bridge
workers. At each Of the sessions there
was only the regular routine business
and the sessions were short.