The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-16

the ONCE" might be I'm existence at some OF the
shops. though known only to the police, and that
under cover of this the men might be dubbed oil.
A member stated that a delegation walking on
out notice.
Mr.. Joseph Clark, chairman of a committee ap-
pointed to act in conjunction with the panoforte
makers committee reported that the committee
started for Stelnway's mandatory to urge the
iron workers there TO join In the movement but
and Lexington avenue they were stopped by de-
tachment OF police under command OF Superintend-
ent Keso, who ordered them to leave. They
started back but before they reached Third avenue
they were set upon by a squad OF about twenty
five police who had been sent after them,
and the men in the rear OF. the commit
tee were badly dubbed and beaten. one
OF them also was arrested, though no charge
precinct station house. Application was made for
writ OF habeas corpus but before it could be
brought before the supreme Court Judge he was
released. When he returned 10 Germania Assem-
bly, Rooms, at twenty minutes past three O'Clock, he
was received with cheers, and a tiger OF Kisses
was vouchsafed for the interference OF the police.
:, me arrested man. whose name Is Frederick
Fletchinger, reported the following the facts OF
ms arrest and subsequent treatment:-He was
ordered away rom Fifty third street and Lexington
avenue, and went down the street to the corner of
Third avenue, where he stopped to buy a morning
paper previous to getting on the cars At this
time sergeant called out, "Arrest that man I" and
ne was arrested. He was taken to the Nineteenth
precinct station house and thence to the Eioh
teenth, and thence to Jefferson Market Police
Court, where the Justice advised him never to be
brought there again and discharged him. He gave
a very humorous account Of his treatment there
and the expenses of a few hours confinement The
delivery of letter cost him 81 90, ana the cost of
cigar was ninety cents. The expenditure Of about
four dollars procured his removal from a dark cell
10 ight one, furnished with lounge, and In his
improved circumstances the officer WHO imprisoned
him called to ask for his health.
FIX manufacturers are reported as having capltu
lated during yesterday.
The chairman OF the delegates who had been sent
on TO Bridgeport stated that he found notices
posted in the town calling for meeting of the iron
workers for Friday night. The committee wrote
M ron at nI hrn n.
cast over the town and in every iron-workng place
In the city; The meeting was described rs a most
enthusiastic one, and those In attendance arose
en- nsaSse, ready to strike at once A prominent
lawyer OF the city took charge Of the movement,
promising to devote his time and means to obtain,
ing the adoption of the eight-hour system. A fund
was inaugurated for the support of those who
shall strike IN future and to this fund oil who
ceed In their demands are to contribute 81 per
week, for the benefit of the families of those who
shall strike In the future.
The committee sent out to confer with the other
organizations reported having met with the piano
forte, coach and cabinet makers: also having called
upon Charles Spencer, lawyer, in Beach street.
Mr. Spencer's assistant, who Is well known in Police
Court circles, advised them to visit in a body some
of the various papers OF the city which they did,
gaining the promise of aid from them.
All the machinists on the line OF the Hudson River
and New York Central Railroad, from New York to
Buffalo, are reported as striking and the following
resolution, adopted by the New York men, was
read
New er we the Hoa q the River and
unanimously struck the eghthonr law and whereas
ii has become understood that strike a success
by dischargng a few Of the principal men who have
made themselves conspicuous In this movement; It il
Resolved, That We the late employees of the aforesaid
mopsly that there three individuals respon-
USn every co
necled with this movement
The Bakers.
The bakers met last evening at Putnam Hail,
Third avenue and Twelfth street, William Campbell
presiding his society Is making strenuous excr
lions to effect permanent organization, with
view to strike for twelve hours day. SO FIR there
has been considerable progress made. 1t is in
tended not TO strike until fund OF 81 600 has been
raised to maintain the men while out OF work in the
expected contest. Last evening a number OF new
names were added to the strikers fund.- roll.
Coachmakers and Carpenters.
The coachmakers and carpenters met last even
ing at 1913 Bowery, John M. Brewer presiding. The
men still on strike, and last evenings meeting
was mainly devoted TO the hearing OF reports from
the several shops. The most important report was
from Brewster Co.'S shop The foreman Of that
shop came to the Executive Committee OF the So
ciety Friday last, stating that Mr.. Britain, q
member Of the firm OF Brewster Il Co.. desired to
see the men at the shop, and yesterday about
ain informed them that he was losing about
$4,000 week by his men being on
strike, strike, but that : he would continue to
reports of the shops were received the men who
have been ut work at eight hours Il day handed to
the financial secretary 81 or 81 each to help the
men still out OF work. The men are evidently de-
termined to hold out to the last. The meeting
went into secret session to hear report from the
Executive Committee, but the result Of the DELHI
erations left the society just as II had STOOD
Blacksmiths and Whcclwrights.
These men met last evening at Military Hall, Bow
cry John J. Barrett in the chair. The most impor-
ment made that the bosses had held private
meeting the evening previous the majority Of
them coming to the conclusion that they
would not consent to the eight-hour system.
The men considered this q heavy blow, as by this
determination about two hundred men, who had
been at work eight hours day, must again go on
strike tomorrow morning. so rcsoute were the
bosses In their decision that they caused notices to
they would not adopt the eight-hour system. -Four
shops, however, viii continue to work on the eight
hour systenl-namely George ]. Jeremal's Thirty
sixth street and Tenth avenue; Whites, OF Thirty
seventh street; McCready's OF Thirtyeighth street.
and McCann's of Tenth avenue There WILL in all
be about eight hundred backsmiths and wheel
rights on strike tomorrow. few of the union
men who had represented themselves as working
eight hours but who were really working ten hours
day, were expelled from the hall. The men con-
tlnue resolute In holding out
Workingmen's Fourth of July Demon
stratiOn.
A committee from the House Painters Organiza-
ton visited most OF the trade societies that in
session last evening" calling upon each to send
committee Of five to Demt Dispensary on the
evening OF Tuesday week next TO make prepare
lions for grand workngmen's demonstration to
take place the Fourth of july In every case the
society visited appointed committee. The painters
made brief addresses to the societies, urging bold
front and promising ultimate victory They were
wei received by the several organizations. 1t is in
tended that the proposed parade shall be on the
very grandest scale, all branches OF labor being
represented and no pains to be spared to make II
triumph.
THE JERSEY CITY STRIKES.
The Sugar House Lnborers Cease to
Work-5OO Men Out OF EmplOyment-A
Riot Prevented by the Police.
At three O'Clock yesterday afternoon the work
men employed at the sugar refinery Of Matthesen
weicher, Jersey CITY, had an interview with their
employers and demanded an increase of wages
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