1902 - THE FLOOR SAGGED. Barre Quarrymen Organize a Weighty Organization.

Barre, March 10. - A mass meeting of the granite quarrymen was held in the town hall of Barre town, Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a quarrymen's union, the object being to demand a day of eight hours with nine hours' pay.

The officers elected were, president, G. M. McLeod; vice-president, Albert Davis; financial secretary, Norman G. McDonald; recording secretary, Andrew J. Welch; treasurer, Joseph Clark.

There was an attendance of 600 and during the progress of the meeting the floor sank several feet, making a loud report. Several men jumped fromt he windows but no one was injured.