The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-21
PLUMBERS.

The plumbers union met at the Labor
Temple last evening. President Cumndns
IN the chair. Six new members were
admitted into the union upon the recon-
mendation OF the committee Of investi-
cation. The names OF several candI-
dates for admission were placed on the
table and Will be acted on at the next
regular meeting. The report OF the
business agent was received and elected
some discussion. Owing to the money
stringeincy and the consequent decrease
in the amount OF work begun there is a
distinct hull In the trade at the present
time. Outside work, particularly. is not
being carried on in the usual amount.
The report OF the treasurer was received
and ordered accepted. A communication
I'm regard to the elections was received
from the international. and after its
reading the meeting adjourned.
CARPENTERS
The Carpenters local met last evening
at the Labor Temple and with a fair
sized nuYber Of members present trans
acted considerable amount OF routine
business. The usual admission Of new
members took place and the report Of
the business agent was received Early
next month there Is 20 be called another
meeting of tho delegates who assem-
bled short while ago for the organlza-
tion of a state carpenters council.
The local union sent two delegates
who took an active part In the delibera-
tions OF that body II being in fact on
the initiative suggestion OF the local
union that the meeting of delegates was
called.
MACHINIsTS.
OF course the entertainment Of the
Machinists union given at Infantry hall
last evening was successful In the first
place the performance Of the ROYAL En-
tertainers club was decidedly satsfac-
tory. The remarks In regard 10 local
happenings were bright and witty and
were received with repeated applause
the costumes Of singers were elaborate
and the singing and acting was Of a high
grade.
The entertainment was concluded
shortly after 10 p. m and from that
time on till midnight dancing was en-
ioyed by large number Of those pres
ent
IN OTHLA, CITIES
The New York labor bureau recently
published bulletin which gives some
highly interesting data In regard to
trade unions In New York
The total number Of organiza tions Is
1890, and the aggregate membership 39S.-
4e4, constituting a gain Of t22i members
and nine organizations since March.
1906. This Is an increase OF II per cent.
and is considered highly satisfactory in
labor circles.
UNABLE TO AGREE.
Tho national board OF arbitration.
which has been In session I'm indianapolis
for several days considering appeals from
cities where typographical unions have
been unable to agree on now wage scales
with the publishers OF newspapers. last
night adjourned without being able TO
adjust the appeal that came up from
Chicago. In It's report tho board says:
THAT pending future determination
/ of the present issue the existing scale
I shall be observed"
The board was able 10 adjust the APP
/ peal from Washington. u. c.. satisfac-
torlly.
UNION LABEL LEAGUE.
! Al a meeting OF the Union Label League
held last evening In Labor Temple IL was
the sense OF the meeting that special en-
ergy b. put forth in furthering the de-
msnd for tho button Of the Insurance
| Agents unton. Tho loaric will urge the
trade unionist to demand from the col
lecior who comes to his home tho presence
Of tho paid-up button whhh II his vouch.
or. or notify the company To send ar
agent who Is auslhed 60 collect unior
money.