The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
GOOD SALARIES EARNED
BY TIE MEN VINO ARE CLASsED As
MECHANICS.
Condition Of the Strike and strikers-The
Locomotive and Machine Works Com
pany Pay On-Meeting OF the Brickiay-
ers-Richmond Lodge.

"a great many people imagine said one OF
the prominent men among the strikers at the
Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works yes
terdav 10 a TINES reporter, that we are kind
of bapd-to-mouth gang, and that we are only
about forty-eight hours from the almshouse.
Now can assure you this is not the case.
Many of us make more money than tho average
salaried man of Richmond
He then showed the envelope in which he
drew his pay, and the ngures on II lli,nc i.
that for ten days work he had received about
Others. he said. did equally as well.
Yesterday was payday at the MorHs' ~, inc
strikers were not allowed TO 20 inside they re-
ceivirg their money from the window OF IN. 'n9
Office, near which was posted TINS syn: Ali
strikers will be paid oil between two ana
three o'clock None later
Tbis' The men saw. was done to ascertain who
the strikers were. and exactly how many they
numbered, as all who have not struck OF VINO III
Abont two-thirds of those who have struck
presented themselves at the stated time drew
their pay, and promptly withdrew
GONE TO WORK ELSEWHERE.
The men accounted for the absence OF all who
were not present by saying ihat thty nau gone
ia work elsewhere Situations having been Sc
cured for about one-tnlrd OF thcHl. H.. Ill
The chairman Of the Press committee sald
last ght that 70 his certain knowledge NOT
man had gone 20 work III the machine shop sin0o
the strlke. " ,
lie also said no black .miths had gone 10 work
and that only one remained IN the hhop
Among the boilermakers only three SeIe
union men he said and they quit al u O'Clock
yesterday, but all the others remained
so MEETING.
The strikers held no meeting yesterday morn
ing. but they Will assemble tomorrow In Odd
Fellows Hall and discuss the situation. some
Of them who have secured Work III Newport
News Will probably so 90 that town to-morro"
II is evident that they have no idea Of return
ing to work here unless the management acccde
10 Their demands e..
the bitter end for what they claim arc theH
rights.
Their position has been endorsed by many
trade unions and the strikers are RECEIVING as
sistanco from many sources. 50 that they are
pre- AIRED fos long contest. ........,...
Most OF the men who are ont are IN comfort
able circumstances. AMI can AFFORD 70 remain
idle for a good while II 10 j. necessary. ~
Mr. DAVIS. the general manager OF the hch-
teryiewod last night, ami stated; We para OH
all the strikers IN full to-day and TINS ENDS our
connection with them.
II he works Will continue 20 run as formerly.
We have large numbers Of applications LOT posi-
tions and a. fast as We can look INTO them anu
make necessary arrangements, the hU4AcIs
places are being filed
MECHANICS MEET.
Richmond Lodge. No. 81. National American
Mechanics. met al Odd Fellows Hall last night
Tho attendance was very large and there were
ten new members. The men are still standing
The following paper has been prepared by the
Press Committee and given TO lHk LINES lor
publication;
ANOTHER STRIKERS MANIFESTO.
The following communication was brought 70
THE 1HEs office last night By the press COM
mittce of the strikers:
In speaking Of student the idea Is generally
convened that the one who studies must OF me-
cc.Hlty be attending the courses ~ some uAi-
yersity But there have been so many changes
in the way Of the world that he above axiom no
longer holds good for q purely literary educa-
ton No doubt the university oiiegs the greatest
facilities. But tor scientific education what
can compete with a great lnlustrial centre.
Let Us take. for instance. some OF the ktc4i ma,
chine works that have grown up IN tne Lhltru
State, since the war, win Their multliaflou7
branches OF business. To be perfect ia any one
of these branches require. The close study OF
lifetime, and even an average ne is 700
snort for man 10 thoroughly master
AN the details OF any one OF the arts That are
daily practced in these works. thanks he 20
the spread of technical education. every work.
man considers himself more or loss siudtnl'
and after having served an apprenticeship 70
some of the various branches, obtains general
knowledge of that particular branch most 10 ms
liking. and IN that becomes a specialist. some
men claim To be "allrouna Morklpeh- bu5
they are generally men OF cOnSldtraulc age ana
vast experience, have Travelled nearly the Woild
over, and are OF tine greatest value 10 me master
who is so lucky as 10 secure thtT service. bul
still. they cOnilne their au-rOund aulAtles ID
some particular branch. FOR an IN
stance. an all-rOund mnchlnlst Would nov
profess TO be- Proficient hachHmltH'
moullcr pattcrn-makcr, ana boicr,miihi
such man would Doc laughed a. ana 10 clam
20 be such thing would nc 20 he VINO cl4lHri
n 10 pronounce himself fraud. For AL tins
There are men who profess 90 know 1t all. hoth
theoretical and practical and 10 know 10 AL so
perfectly that they Wall not allow any thlhs nut
thfir own ideas TO prevail however they may Dee;
These men are gcnrally known as general
Managers" in great commercial enterprises,
such As banks. insuranc. companies, mercantile
lousrs. etc. General managers may be- anrces-
SIM. and Their. Is m0 doubt iut they are worth
ti-lr enormous ,alarir, to their employers Bat
"A general manager ma machine works Is. 20
SAY the least. ana anomaly 20 think Tor a moment
a man can unite ln himself the qualities oi
successful nnaucler expert accountant. mn
ished draughl,man. q thorough organizer,
q close Ols,r ycr. ami % have % thorough AnoWi-
cdte Of human nature ami 90 be- practical
workman IN oil the branches on the business
carried on Nv the concern be urctents % man
age. Is to think that inc can also make The sun
rise in the West and water RIM mp NM vet lhtir
this and more to. Tor so dlclatoral do
thew become that they take ulon them
tools. he weight OF the hammers etc., and also
the disposition OF Tie machinery III inc sh4p'
glory. ana biz Who'll, aim seems. 10 make CON
fusion worse cuui0uuict. and ne ucctcds
admiraiiv. Every thing seems 10 be studied but
method.
throughout the works his will Is paramount.
II auvthiug isa success me claims the credit
SOLELY. ma failure he knows nothing about Dc.
lam be certain some one has 10 suffer for ms
i.,fIor.u.e no Worry the men and keep them iu
a .fafe ni sou- inutiiy seems % be the chief aim
ofhisnie
And I'M questionable ways Of reducing wages
d. d.