Bridgeton pioneer., 1899-01-26
BIG MEETING.
Do Not Believe Now That Their Move
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There is nothing particularly new in
the glass situation. The lines are being
drawn tighter, and the test between the
organization and non union manufacture
ers seems to be inevitable.
In Red Mems Hall Monday, the meet
ing or the local association of non-union
glassworkers last night was the largest and
most enthusiastic ever held in this CITY,
There were considerably over three hum
dred people present, and the capacity OF
the room was crowded to the utmost.
The workmen of every factory were
present, and before the adjournment
many more of the blowers Joined the or
ganization and took the obligation. The
men seemed to have thrown off all fear OF
attending meetings and are now promi-
nently identified with the movement.
AS one of the men put it last night, 1--WE
are attending the meetings, as is our
right to do, and the manufacturers will
not have to have spies to ferret us out.
Let the world know"
The meeting Monday, was addressed
by Geo. Branin and Joseph Doughty and
Mr.. Hudson from Millville, ali members
of the Bottle Blowers Association, and
Rev. E. w. Stone, of the Pearl Street
Baptist Church.
There were no set speeches, the argu-
ments being off hand, but directly to the
point The Millville gentlemen are said
to have expressed their pleasure with the
stand taken by the men, and congratu-
lated them upon the movement that it
seemed now, promised success. The
workmen were urged to conduct them
selves upon high plane. They were ad-
vised to take no step that was not as a
unit, act like mer, hold the respect of
the community and treat their EN- ployers
fairly and honesty.
Kew. Stone gave the men gnod advice
and assured them of his sympathy for the
movement. He felt that much harm
might be done if they talked too much.
and wanted the men to refrain from
public discussion.
At the conclusion of the meeting there
were many present who assumed the
obligation of the association.
One of the organization said after the
meeting, that with the recruits last night.
almost every bottle blower in the city is
now member, including those en-
ploye3 at the Cumberland.
There have been no arrangements
made yet which will bring about public
demonstration. but it is thought there
will be one before long.
A dispatch sent from Millville Monday
night, appeared Tuesday morning in the
Philadelphia Inquirer. 1t said:
president Hayes and the Executive
Committee of the association have had a
private meeting to day, but what action
was taken cannot be learned
"It is said that one manufacturer is
willing to submit. The merchants and
residents of Elmer, Bridgeton, Glassboro
Clayton, Minotola, Fairton and Medford
are encouraging the men to go ahead in
the movement, as they claim that union
factories will greatly benefit the towns.
The non union men are now working
from 25 to 40 per cent. under the union
wage scale, and some of the manufactur-
ers are even demanding so per cent.
1.-THE centre of the trouble seems to be
| at Bridgeton, and when the union officers
think that things are in proper shape to
make move it will be simultaneous in
all the towns. The men will go to the
firms in d body, and then if their de-
mands are not accepted they will then
drop their pipes and strike.
"At Elmer, Bassett & Co.'s two tanks
n ful1
there are well organized. 1t is said that
they have been notified that any man
making move toward strike would be
discharged. Most of the apprentices at
this place are holding offices in the local
organization, and say they will make
their demands when notified by the
national officers. Meetings are being
held most every night.
''At Clayton several hundred men have
signed their names to the organization,
Notwithstanding the fact that the firm
has notified them that they would be dis
charged should they favor any union
organization. The workers at Minotola
claim they are already for the move, and
that they are we'll organized. Two tanks
there are running full blast at Jonas &
Co.'S. works. The employees at Whitney
& Co.'S works have all joined the associa-
ton, with the exception of ten men.
The organization here is in excellent con-
dition, and meetings are being held every
other night. 1t is said that large sum
of money has already been placed in the
treasury. Fairton, being suburb of
Bridge.on, the men have decided to join
the Bridgeton organization. All the
blowers at Jeffery's flint Dutch tank, at
Medford, are organized, and are ready to
strike as soon as word arrives"
Called on Them.