The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-08-05
IN THEFIELD
OF LABOR
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MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Carpenters local 68z Labor Temple.
Horse Shoers' local 30. Labor Temple
General Teamsters. Labor Temple.
Electrical Workers. 152 Weybssset
street
IRON MoLDERs' INTERNATIONAL.
1t is expected that s27 delegates repre-
sentfng 10000 workmen. iron molders, In
the United States and Canada. will assem-
BILE at Philadelphia today. at the twenty
third international convention. 1t was in
1855 that the first Iron Molders union was
formed In Philadelphia. and four years
later a national organization was effected.
One of the most affecting incidents of
the reunion was the presence at the
opening OF the convention OF John Bar
ford. the pioneer of the first local. Bar
ford, who 10 now 81 years OF age, was
greatly affected when he faced the army
Of sturdy, intelligent delegates assembled
In the Continental hotel and realized the
stupendous growth of his original idea.
With tears In his eyes he spoke of the
struggle for that first local union and
dwelt upon the changes that the years
had brought
USING FAMOUS GAvEL.
1t was In the big banquet hall where
the iron -rnolders- -are- meeting that Abra-
ham Lincoln was nominated for the pres
idency OF the United States and IL Is the
ivory gavel used on that occasion that
International President Valentine now
wfelds over this momentous convention.
The delegates are being entertained royal
ly by the resident union men, and have
received many courtesies from the Phila-
delphia officials, many OF whom attended
the opening of the convention.
President Valentine In his annual re-
port dwelt upon the justice done to former
President Martin Fox. who. after Tany
0f cd 70
the labors Of the office because OF falling
health. and who was voted a salary OF
500 per month to act I'm an advisory
capacity. After Mr. Valentines eloquent
address II was voted to continue this sal
larry to Mr.. Fox.
Financial Secretary Richard Metcalf re-
ported on the beneficial features. which
show the following results: From the in
ception of the sick benefit fund. Jan.
TO- 1885, to the present year. ending June
20: Paid out to sick members. 81 l354.-
1095o: paid out since the Toronto con-
vention Of 1902 to date. $92I. .433 26: col
iected during that period. $685.. .365.43: on
hand June 90 1902. s29.s77.40. making a
total receipt for term. $ss7. .742S3: balance
on hand in sick benefit fund s4o.30957.
OUT OF WORK FUND.
Out Of work fund Collected since June
20. 1902. $136.15e 80; on hand June 90 1902
$S9, 52oG: total receipts up TO June 90
1907. s175.67s66; paid to members out of
work s6O,sS77s; balance on hand. si26,-
021.&.
Secretary F. j. Denney's report for
strike funds: Collected from 1902 to date.
s. 800, ,4901s; dsbursed in officia, salaries
eontesting injunction suits. cost of main
tanning headquarters. journal. etc, $685.
635.59
The report Of the national trustees show
the organization to be I'm strong finan-
cial condition.
President Jau,as n'ConpaIy re .ha Ns.
chinists' international union appeared be-
fore the convention and gave an earnest
address on the necessity for closer affilia-
tfon or the metal trades. The delegates
were well pleased with President O'Con-
nells remarks, and Endorsed hss senti-
ments by appointing a committee to con-
fer with the various other metal trades
delegates looking toward perfecting plan
OF mutual protection. II is expected that
this joint committee will meet early in the
fall.
CONSTITUTION REvISIoNs.
Constitution revisions have been made
affecting conference boards and the audit
ing of local unions books. Each local
hereafter shall belong TO the conference
board Of the district in which IL is located.
As an auxiliary to the Iron Moulders'
union. the convention has decided TO Gre
ate life insurance feature for members
In good standing only, with an age limit
of q to so years. For instance: Age 21.
month; $1,000. 81 90 a month.
From q to so years the monthly pay
ments increase until at so years on $500
II Is si5i a month; on $1,000. s2.SS; on $1,000.
$3.50 a month.
The charter for the insurance feature
will be applied for at once, in the state OF
Ohio. and upon Its receipt the policies will
be issued
The apprentice law has been changed
from one apprentice to eight moulders.
to one apprentice to Ave moulders, as the
fOnndrVnQn haVa N0nfandQd
rule did not furnish sufficient mouders.
TRANSFERS CONVENTION.
The delegates from the various locals
elected to attend the international con-
vention arrived in Boston this morn
ing. This session promises to be
more than interesting from. the fact that
the East will be arrayed against the West
in the election of national officers, and a
from here In charge OF Chairman Law
renee A. Grace is expected to do its share
in bringing about the election of the
Eastern candidates, and with L.. "A. Grace
as one of the vice-presidents.
SHOE FACTORY STRIKE.
The vampers in the employ of the Her
man Shoe company of Mills, Mass.
walked out Saturday afternoon on ac-
of l0h cents per layer in vamping. The
firm had just received an order for 10000
pairs of shoes.
ONLY AN INCENTIVE.
Court decisions against labor organiza-
tions and the union label are having the
very noticeable effect of infusing new life
into the trade unionists. Sound principles
can not be destroyed by unsound judges.
even il the militia is called into requisi-
tion.-Nashville Labor Advocate.
DISTINGUISHED SoLICITUDE.
Some of the circulars sent by the en-
ploying printers organizations TO the
smaller shops are amusing. TO say the
least They set forth the wonderful bene-
fts of belonging to their association. and
fairly beg the little shop to let the great
big. warm-hearted organization throw its
protecting arms about II and defend II
from the wicked typos, whose one and
only desire is represented as being to
fact is that these associations of employ
ers are practically controlled by ring
of few large concerns, which fear some
of their work might go TO the smaller
shops in case of trouble. Such disinter-
ested solicitude would be really touching
~ IL were not so transparent.
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