The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-20
LINEMEN's BLOWOUT.

State Federation Meeting, Labor Tenn
pie.
LINEMEN'S BLOWOUT.
The meeting OF the linemen last eve
ming was one OF the best meetings that
have been held for long time. The
occasion was a blowout and a large num-
Der OF the labor men were on hand
The first part OF the meeting was de-
voted to routine business and the general
matters that come before such sessions.
The time after that was given over TO
smoke talk that was as interesting as
such an affair could possibly be made
by these experts.
Among the most interesting of the
speakers were Mr. Thomas +. Kearney,
who spoke 10 the meeting on organization
and better legislation. Mr.. James H.
Coleman was also present and spoke to
the meeting Several Of the other promi-
nent labor men were on hand for the oc-
caslon, making II one OF the pleasantest
that have been known for some time.
The program was I'm part as follows:
Piano solo j. w. Bowers song James
Donlin; song u. j. McAndrews; song.
James III. Coleman; song. ID. j. Spellman;
boxing bout by Young Kearney and Kid
McAndrews. The committee which ar
ranged for the evening .was composed OF
the following: James Crowley. chair
man; Mr. Grant, Hugh McKeon, A. Smith
and Thomas Mulvey. ID. j. Spellman was
toastmaster.
PLUMBERS SHORT MEETING.
The meeting Of the Plumbers last eve
ming was very interesting though short
session. at which time several OF the men
spoke in favor of Mr. Kearney and his
candidacy for representative.
The delegates TO the council reported on
f1na Of lag a
suits obtained The business agent pre-
sented his report The shop committee
occupied the time for the remainder OF
the meeting, after which topics under the
good and welfare were disposed of.
Before adjournment the meeting OF the
state branch tomorrow was discussed.
and 1t was decided TO add two more del
egates TO the number.
MACHINIsTS HEAR SPEECHES.
The open meeting of the machinists last
evening was very interesting, from the
fact that Mr.. A. +. Holder delivered the
chief address. Among the other speakers
were Mr.. Churchill, who leaves today 10
continue the work OF organization in the
vicinity OF Fitchburg Mass. In his stead
there will come 10 this city Mr.. John w.
Keegan OF Cleveland, the fifth vice presi
dent Mr. Keegan is expected to arrive
late this afternoon or tomorrow.
LEAGUE MEETING POSTPONED.
Owing 10 some misunderstanding and 10
inability TO obtain addresses. the meeting
OF the Label league. which was TO have
been held last evening, vast postponed
one week. The secretary viii notify all
the members in the meantime and the
union men will be told and asked to be
present.
BREWERS INDoRSE PARTY.
At the meeting OF the brewery workers
last evening the most OF the time was
given up 10 a discussion OF the political
aspect for this city. IT was finally set
tied upon that the Democratic party and
the candidates on that ticket were the
ones for whom they would vote and work
They came to this conclusion after duly
weighing the qualities Of the two partiesA
They also voted TO send delegates TO the
convention 10 be held tomorrow. They
particularly endorsed Hon. D. l.. D. Gran
ger for congress.
The remainder OF the time was taken
up with general affairs.