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

tomobile shop left the employ yesterday
afternoon as n protest against needless
police protection and as a mark OF pro-
test and sympathy for the striking ma
chinists. who, they claim, are entitled TO
the increase In wages asked for These
men included the tinsmiths. blacksmiths
and assemblers. A meeting was held In
the afternoon and IL was decided TO en-
gage in the work OF organization.
PAINTERS AT PAWTUCKET.
The 18th anniversary OF local 19 of the
Painters and Decorators union was held
at Labor Temple. Pawtucket last eve
ming and a pleasant evening was passed
by all present. There was the usual
smoke talk, speeches. songs and dances.
Letters OF regret were read from Gov.
Higgins and Representative Thomas r.
Kearney for being unable 10 be present
A very interesting address was delivered
by Hon. j. w. Mcdonald on Equality
OF Man" and their relation to labor or
ganizations and capital. A large delega-
tion from this city from local l95 was pres
ent and more highly pleased with their
entertainment. In the early morning the
agtherng broke up.
MACHINIsTs MEET.
Local l47 held a rousing meeting last
evening in their hall. Labor Temple
Fully 500 men were packed into the hall
and were aroused 10 enthusiasm. by the
progress being made by the organization.
For fully five minutes the building shook
from the applause as 35 ewly-obligated
members marched into the hall. This
month will show an increase OF fully 800
new members for local 147. The lodge Is
in a prosperous condition financially AMI
fully able TO bear the strain OF a prolong-
ed strike. which. II is expected. will oc-
cur when the determination OF the Metal
Trades association TO fight the organiza-
tion becomes better known. This morn
ing, afternoon and evening shop meetings
will be held and from now on every Of
fort known 10 the organizers to strength
en- their position will be taken.
STEAM FILTERS MEET.
The regular meeting of local AZ OF the
United Association OF Steam Filters was
held last evening In Hall 2, Labor Tenn
pie. There was a good attendance. with
President O'Malley in the chair The APP
plication OF Arthur Dunlap. William AL
bine and Matthew Smith as Steam Filters
Helpers were read and approved by the
local. Candidates f. Burton Mitchell as
a steam litter and George Poulin as n
steam filters helper were initiated into
the order. Reports OF delegates to the
Central Labor union was received and
also the Label league. After a short dis
cussion on trade conditions and the good
OF the order the meeting adjourned
CARPENTERS MEET.
Local "a OF the Carpenters union met
last evening in the big hall, Labor Tenn
pie, and obligated 25 new members. Busl-
ness Agent Peare made very satisfac-
tory report as TO trade conditions. Del.
egates TO the Building Trades council and
the Central Labor union also reported
There will be a mass meeting held next
Monday evening. 10 which every union
man Is expected TO attend.
BEGINNING OF THE END.
There will be no more strikc-breakers
shipped to Boston from New York and
those already there are deserting daily
and returning to New York, where they
claim they can make more money and
easier than in Boston. A strike among
the strike-breakers is liable TO occur at
any time. Local men are being hired.
which adds to the bitterness OF the strug-
gle.