Evening star., 1901-09-11
The Striking Paperhangers and
Masters Equally Satisfied
FARMERS ARE READY FOR 4 SIEGE
Latter Expect Large Reinforce
ments From Philadelphia.
OTHER STRIKE INCIDENTS

sembly say they are given increased en-
couragement. Only this morning, It was
stated by an official Of that body. consld-
erable work was thrown their way by one
OF the master paperhangers not being able
to put men on job which he had con-
tracted for. The union had men at the
place where the work was at standstill.
and when the time for the master to begin
work had arrived, and the latter did not
arrive with his men, the work was promptly
given to the representatives Of the union.
system adopted by the union gives en-
plOyment to each man for three days out
of the week.
This enables him to live independent Of
the funds Of the union. and also to pay
stipulated sum every week. The funds now
In hand. 1t Is stated by an official OF the
Since the strike was declared. Thus. It is
claimed by members of the striking as
sembly. they viii be able to Withstand q
long siege.
sembiy for the purpose Of keeping in touch
with all OF the members and also to be able
to see how many are employed.
Bicycle Squad of Watchers.
A bicycle squad has been organized by
the strikers for the purpose OF keeping
track OF all the imported men, Members
of this squad assembled at the corner Of
18th and G streets this morning. Com
plant was made against them, so 1t Is said.
by members of the Masters Association to
police headquarters. This action was re-
ported to the officials Of the assembly and
an investigation put on foot At headquar-
ters 1t was found by officials Of the strikers
that as the men were acting IN an orderly
manner nothing could be done In the mat
ter. The squad was picked, 1t Is said, of the
most level-headed men In the organization.
and men who would conduct themselves
properly.
What Imported workmen Say.
Two Philadelphians imported here for
work by the masters and who have gone
over to the side OF the union were seen
this morning One OF them, by the name
Of Charles McGuenther OF SO7 Parrish
street. Philadelphia, explained that he had
worked here In 1897 and remained for about
three months when he left for the former
city. He was approached, he said. by
representative Of the masters association
and offered work here at the rate OF $3.50
per day. but would not accept that offer.
Then he was offered $1,000 year. the rep
resentative Of the association Offering to go
before an attorney and sign the papers.
The representative did not mention the
fact that there was strike here. but rep
resented that there was little trouble be-
tween the employees of one of the paper
hanging establishments and the proprietor
OF the place.
Was Not Told Of Strike.
Another of the men stated that he came
down here without any knowledge OF the
existing trouble and that no reference was
made Of 1t by the master whose advertise
ment he had answered. He was promised
81 80 per day for eight hours work When
he arrived here the situation was explained
to him and he promptly went over to the
side of the union. One OF the masters. he
said, made the remark that he ought to
work out the car fare.
Bosses VIII Bring Workmen.
The master paperhangers also reported
encouraging news from their committee
which went to Philadelphia for the purpose
Of conferring with the masters OF that
place. AS a result Of the meeting about
forty bosses will soon arrive here. and with
them will be two or more workmen. The
bosses are giving their work for one week
free, and they have given their consent to
their workmen staying here II they so de-
SIRE
with the arrivals of today the number Of
outside men who are now at work Is about
ffty. As they arrive they are distributed
throughout the association Some of the
stores have forces running from 30 to 60
per cent Of their former force. The mas
ters are confident Of breaking the strike
within a few days by means OF this outside
help