The morning call., 1890-05-10
LABOR'S FIELD.
One Deserter Has Returned to
the RisdOn Iron Works.
An Interesting Meeting Between CAPTAIN
Taylor and President valentine-Fivs
Molders Sent East,

The six molders who left the Risdon Iron
Works on Thursday and Joined the strikers
were reduced In number TO five yesterday. owing
to the fact that one. George Schneider, decided
TO return TO work 10 the shop and have nothing
to do with those who induced him 10 join them
His return was source OF congratulalion on
the part OF the f0undrymen, owing TO the moral
effect II would have upon the men working in the
shops, In the same degree as IL caused the
strikers 10 entertain some hard feelings toward
the man, who they claim had deceived them.
The circumstances connected with his return
are somewhat interesting. Shortly after o'clock
President Valentine of the Molders' Uuion es-
corted the six deserters Of the preceding day to
the RisdOn Works. In order to collect the money
which was due them and which Mr.. Valentine
had failed To collect the day before when he had
his memorable Interview with the bosses.
The men filed into the office and Mir. Valentine
made known to the cashier the object of his VISIT
OF course Manager Moore ana Captain Taylor
were near by, and, while Valentine was engaged
in talking. MIR. Moore approached Schneider, one
OF the deserters who was on the outskirts Of the
party, and requested him TO step into private
office as he desired 20 speak to him.
ovERTUREs TO SCHNEIDER.
Mr.. Schneider followed Mr.. Moore, but his
movement was observed by Mr.. Valentine, who
called out, "Oh Schneider" But Schneider was
inside ana the door was closed. Valentine bit
his lip with vexatoD, but said nothing for awhile.
Every now aud then he glanced anxiousIy
toward the door, and at last moved In that drec-
ti0n aud cried OUT "Schueider are you comng?"
Captain Taylor, In his urbane way, assured MIR.
valentine that no harm was Intended Schneider,
but 1t did not set Valentines mind easy.
The conference between Mr.. Moore and
Schneider lasted about half an hour, ana during
the latter part OF It Captain Taylor was engaged
In 1t. Valentine paced around nervOusly.
Finally Captain Taylor emerged from the room
ana said:
MIR. Valentine, one OF your men has decided
to return to u.s."
"Gan L see hm?" asked Valentine, quickly.
"Well, really, Mr.. Valentine" Captain Taylor
said, with sweet smile and polite bow, "the
man Is rather modest and would prefer not to
talk with you. He however sends you his best
Wishes"
Valentines face paled and his eyes shone, and
he repeated his request 10 see Schneider.
:" don't wish TO be rude, Mr.. Valentine" said
Captain Taylor, suavely feeling that lie was
master OF the situation, Il but The man desires 10
remain with US and we must respect his wishes
about e9nvef sing with outsid ers;"
PRESIDENT Valentine grated his teeth as he
leaiLeu that lie had lost d man, and remarked:
We'll, suppose you Can BID more than can"
He then devoted his attention 10 receiving the
pay tor the other men.
HIS REASONS FOR RETURNING.
"Wby have you decided TO return to work ?"
reporter asked Schneider after Valentine had de-
parted.
Because the strikers did not keep their word
back here"
why did you go with the others9"
We'll, was The only one OF the first lot Of
molders who came here who would have been
left, and L thought would go with them"
Wete any Inducements offered you?"
In reply Schneider produced the following let.
ter, which had been sent him while at worn:
SAN FRANCISCO May Z. $780,.
have left in the possession of Mr.. McGrath $500
as guarantee of good faith our part. Now, you
boys come out and do as you said.
JoHN MCGRATH,
Proprietor OF the City Hotel.
Each one OF us got a letter like that. They
DTOmIsed haa IN
our homes In the East. l didn't see any indlca-
ton OF their keeping their word. aud thought
could do better by coming here 10 work again
where they always treated me well. l have a
wife ana four children IN the East 10 care for"
NY, Parkes and The other men said the Rlsdon
'' never found 1t SO, and did not agree with
what Parkes said. l don't think Parkes ever
had better food in his life than he got while here.
Everything lie said against Tie treatment here to
tine effect That II was bad is false.
SORRY THAT HE LEFT.
We were well treated and am sorry I left.
The molders wanted to give us only our fare back
East, and no money 10 buy food with. That Is
why did not want anything TO do with them"
Mr.. Moore SAID that new sleeping quarters are
pattern department. They consist OF separate
hard finished rooms aud excellent food Will con-
tinue 10 be supplied them.
We are going 10 stay with this fight to the bit
ter end" he said.
As soon as Schneider had settled himself in
his old quarters in the shop he signed an order
for his clothing and tools, which were held by
the proprietor OF the City Hotel Captain Cal
lundan took the order and secured the property
without trouble.
After Withdrawing from the RIsdon Works
President Valentine FASTENED TO the Second
stIert headquarters aud made all arrangements
Tor shipping the remainder OF the six deserters
out of the city. where they could not be tempted
by offers from the foundrymen. The mem.
baggage was gathered, aud as their tickets were
already punched 10 respective points in tile East
where they desired to 60 all that remained to be
done was TO take them 10 the ferry in time for
President Valentine and twelve mOlders es.
coried them down Howard street and along
First, past several foundres, and thence TO Mar
ket street aud 10 the ferry landing. Each man
was given his ticket and sufficient money to last
him on his journey. alter which they boarded
The boat ana were carried across the bay.
ONLY So DUE HIM.
In speaking OF the trouble with Schneider
President valentine said that the Rsdon people
claimed that lie only had IS coming to him,
after deducting railroad fare ana many other In
cidental expenses that had accrued, they said,
while In their employ. Schneider thereupon be-
came angry aud made threats, and 1t was then
that Mr.. Moore took him aside and opened nego-
tiatlunS for his return.
He did NOT see how Schnelner could complain
OF The union, as ii was willing to give him all it
promised. The Rlsdcn Works, he said refused
to give the other men their money or to allow
him tValentine) TO take their baggage or tools.
Regarding this latter statement, Mr. Moore said
the men came out here with nothing hardly, ex-
cept what they wore, and had no tools.
Joseph X. Kinrade, the man employed In Gar
rats foundry who was assaulted several days
ago, Is again around and prepared to do light
work for his employers. Upon reporting for
duty he remarked that he would object to not
being allowed TO come and 90 as lie pleases
without any surveillance.
He followed up this remark by saying he was
an American citizen aud perfectly ablc 10 take
care oil himself. owing to kinrades determine.
lion In this respect, his employers are In some
what OF quandary as TO whether they should per-
init him 10 take this responsibility In their be-
half
IE1TIATED AS A MEMBER.
AT meeting OF the Moldeis' Union last even
Ing Edwin Sn ort, the man WHO deserted from the
Union Iron Works, WAS Initiated as a member.
committee Of three was appointed TO wait on
the Police Commissioners ana make complaint
that the policemen who are detailed to guard the
foundries are inclined 10 make trouble with the
union pickets, and lose no opportunity OF inter.
feiing with them. The committee Will ask the
Commissioners TO investigate IL.
The following donations were reported as
having been received during the week:
Upholsterers' Union, 1925; Longshormen, Port
Townsend, $25; Journeymen butchers, Seattle,
$50; Coast Seamen's Union. 500; Iron-moders'
Brewery workmen. Pacific Coast, $3.50; John
Yiaer; 1874 Oak avenue, $50; Machinists' Union.
No 81, OF Sacramento, $ll6; Stone-cutters of
Seattle $50: Cgar-lnakers. Portland, Oregon, $25;
Bench and Machine Molders of Dayton,
Ohio. So; Granite cutters, Los Angeles, sI2
Irof-moders' Union, No 81, OF Moline, lii, SO;
Furniture-workers Union, No. rs, $25; IrOn-mold-
ers Union, No. l36, of Portland, Oregon, 500; l. NJ
u No. IS. OF Brooklyn, N Y, $40; 1. NJ. IT,, o. 49,
Falls River, Mass, -; Journeymen Tailors, San
Amalgamated Society of Engineers aud Machinists,
No. 462, $39.
Other contributions brought the total re-
rnintS 0f the Waeu nm IN Co2Ti 6S