The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-22

Meetings tonight:
Mil and Cabinet Workers. Labor Tenn
pie.
Stationary Firemen. Labor Temple.
Sausage Makers. Labor Temple.
Painters, Labor Temple.
Cigarmakers, Labor Temple.
Stationary ngineers 152 weybosset
street
Railway Freight Clerks, 81 Westmin-
ster street
Bricklayers. 27 North Main street.
LINEMEN MEET.
special meeting OF the Linemen's To-
cal, No. 25s. was held last evening in their
hall on Weybosset street with nearly ev-
cry member In attendance The situation
was thoroughly discussed and the reports
received from the various labor bodies
was most gratifying. Every member
voted 10 remain firm for their just de-
mands. stirring address was made by
President Reed, who is a most fluent and
logical speaker. Generous donations have
been granted by the different locals and
the financial condition OF the local was
never better and they are in position
10 fight II out on the plan marked out II IL
takes all summer.
HOSTING ENGINEERS.
Local 81 OF the Hosting Engineers met
last evening In their hall on Weybosset
street. Four new members We're obligat-
ed and two applications received and
handed 10 the Investigating committee.
The engineers have received an increase
In wages in all departments and are well
satisfied with teh outlook. especially along
the water front. Those employed on
buildings report work plenty and the New
Haven road have granted 10 per cent
raise In wages. great many openings
| have presented themselves and good pay
a nj free tran n
TO number OF the men TO go TO Panama.
| Twenty-Five dollars was vote dto the line
| men. Delegates from the central body
and the Union Label league made re-
ports II was voted TO take action on the
circus matter on account OF their not US
| ing the label on any Of their printing.
CAR WORKERS MEET.
The local OF car workers met in Room
s. Labor Temple. last evening and had
an interesting session. The Saturday
half-holiday and the wage scale was the
| principal matter discussed. Reports wera
| received from the delegates TO the central
| body and the Label league. II was voted
to make a donation to the linemen, after
which the meeting adjourned.
PLAsTERERs TENDERS.
Local 300 OF the Plasterers Tenders met
In Room 3, Labor Temple. last evening
and obligated five new members and re-
ferred five applications 10 the investiga-
ton committee. There was a warm dis
cussion over the wage question and the
committee was finally instructed that the
demand would be made for an S-hour day
and the Saturday half-holiday at 342
cents per hour. This scale is to go into
effect on June /.
LOOKS BAD FOR BRoCKToN.
Some eight of the large shoe machinery
shops in Brockton have decided TO give
up the union label and run open shops III
they stick to this decision there Is a like
lihood of serious trouble developing over
the situation. The unions were never so
strong there as they are at the present
time. both as to financial strength and
numbers.
ONLY FOUR MEN IDLE.
Only the four men employed by one
firm, and that on India street, Boston.
are now on strike. was the report made to
journeymen horseshoers' union last
night. All others have secured the desired
1907 wage increase.
The committee representing the horse
shoers employed by the city of Boston re-
ported that every man had been given the
raise from May 6.
Organizer Roche announced the organi-
zation of a strong union In Taunton, and
Pres. Boyle Of the Boston union who con-
Quoted the increased wage negotiations
for the local men was rendered a unani-
nous vote of thanks by the union.
TO APPROACH FOUR FIRMS.
The 100 members of iron Turing and
metal lathers assembly 1850 X. OF L.,
Boston. chose a committee last night TO
wait on four large flreproofng firms, TO
ask for a wage increase from 421s cents
an hour to an cents, the same to go into
effect June l.
The officers OF the assembly denied the
statement issued by wood, wire and metal
lathers' union that non-citizens and uon-
unionists were working on the normal
school job, on Huntington avenue. The
officers said that their members are en-
ployed there and are in good standing and
are citizens of Boston.
ALL RECEIVE $3.50 n DAY.
Every member OF carpenters union 33.
Boston, Is at work under the new $3.50 a
day rate. IL was reported to that union
last night. A special meeting was called
for next Monday night to vote on a reso-
luton for further and weekly assistance
to the striking team drivers. II was de-
cided TO celebrate the 25th anniversary
with a banquet and dance in Wells Me-
mortal building. June 5.
G. T. r. MACHINISTs WIN.
The arbitration proceedings between the
Grand Trunk railway and their machin-
lists were concluded on Saturday evening.
and all sides appear satisfied with the
first test case OF the Lemieux law.
The caes of interest TO the public which
were decided are as follows:
The one hundred and ten men who went
out two years ago, and who have been
maintained by their union are 10 be taken
back 10 work
The company also comedies an increase
of pay.
The company agrees that the men may
join the union. the regulation OF appren-
tees also being decided upon.
The regulation OF schedules with the
machinists as body is also agreed upon:
overtime pay for legal holidays is con-
ceded shop rule is also agreed upon.
LABOR DAY COMMITTEE.
The labor demonstration committee met
at the Labor Temple Toronto, and organ
lied under the following officers: Chair
man, j. f. Richardson; secretary, J. Ship
man. and treasurer. J. Shaw. The com
mittee will get down TO work at its next