The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-29

From all points the machinists are be-
in.. commended for theiraction in refusing
to accept gifts of beer at the meeting
in Turn Hall on Monday morning.
James A. Campbell, who, as chairman
Of the meeting, presented the subject,
was as bitterly opposed to it as any
of The other men. He believes it TO he
for the hest interests of the men not to
accept any Intoxicating drinks. The
men say that they have got along SO far
without it and will continue to do so
until the strike is over
The action WAS talked of on the streets
and many Of the local clergymen spoke
commcndable of the action. The Rev.
Robert A. Ellegood, the new pastor Of
Oliyet Presbyterian Church, can be es-
pecially mentioned aS one who cOmpli-
mcnted the machinists for so doing. The
following communication in regard to
the machinists refusing the beer was re-
ceivcsl. lpst..night by James A. Campbell
from the RevsSMr. Elwood;
Monday Evening, May 27.
james A. Campbell, Chairman:
Dear Sir:-Allow me MS one OF the
pastors of the city to express through
You to the striking machinists, my hearty
appreciation of their splendid and unani-
nous action taken this morning in refus-
ing the gratitinus offer of ''bcer" made
bs the brewers.
n such a time as this such action wins
the commrndation of every good citizen
and am sure the orderly and gentle
manly conduct Of the men has won for
them many friends in their righteous CON
Test
On next Sunday evening | will preach
u special sermon on s'fhe MachiniSts'
Strike, the True Solution of the Labor
i'rohlem." and invite through you any of
| the men who may find il convenient to
attend this meeting.
With very hest wishes for the advance
m"ht of the laborers' interests through
ont the country, | am
Very truly yours.
r. A. Elwood.
SITUATION At THE HARLAN &
lIOLLTNGSWORTH COMPANY
The situation at the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Company is becoming more
critical every day If that company re-
1liScs much longer to grant the request
it is likely that nearly the entire plant
will br tied up. All of the departments
are in sympathy with the machinists
demands are not soon granted they will
20 out.
Twelve of the drill pressmen will not
arinrn to work this morning. They will
stay ont with the machnists until the
nine hour day with ten hours pay is
GRANTED. Superintendent Caskey is said
tn have offered numher of inducements
10 keep the drill pressmen from going
s'nt. Mr.. Caskey's persuasive powers
however. failed MS the men had decided
\" not return today Several of them. it
IS claimed. since the strike had been
rnt ON regular machinists' work. There
ar" now Int two or three drill nressmen
lrft in the entire shop.
u was rumored yesterday that several
pf the machinistS We're recently sent for
by the Harlan & Hollingsworth Com
Plnnv. The men sent for are said to have
been offered positions and big money IL
hey would return. The offer was re-
used. Cnban who was n former em-
nloye of the Harlan & Hollingsworth
omnany went to work in the shops yes
erday morning. The man is alleged to
have crawled throu"h freight train to
void the pickefs. 1t was stated in the
ftrrnoon that he went to work MS an
fnglneer on the torpedoboat Stringhnm.
Nlany Of the machinists are of the opin-
nn that he is working in the machine
hop
PAINTERS 10 STRIKE.
me boat yard painters at the Harlan
H"llingsworth Company will probably
|" ont ut noon today. They are de-
landing the same MS the machinists, a
~" hour day with ten hours pay. The
aihlers made the request on Monday.
the demand is not granted by 11.30
clock This morning the men will strike
noon. There are forty-one of the
'ihters and every one of them will go
" and remain out until their request
granted.
Ne painters are all members of the
~ ana Ship Painters Protective As
'iailnh The above stand was decided
meeting of the association held last
sh' m the Smith Building The local
"ee of painters was only organized
"u. three weeks ago. The lodge is
oWihs fast and now has 95 members.
nIlS new members were initiated last
n ~ the meeting last night ii was
'l'led IN case the men go ont. no offer
on. "iN ''0 "''ih'
inserting of the blacksmlths employed