The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-07-09
mo. CHANGE
=: :. =, IN STRIKE

Although it was predicted last week
that at least ten Of the striking machin-
lists would return to work at the Harlan
l. Hollngsworth Company on Monday
Of this week, the prediction I'D not
materialize. Not one of the union ma
chinists returned to work and from all
indications none are likely to turn until
the demand is granted. The meeting Of
the stockholders of the Harlan u Hol-
linyswOrth Company which was an
nounced for today, will not be he'd until
next Tuesday. Officers will be elected ut
the meeting and it is thought that an
agreement will then be reached with the
machinists.
The meeting was held in Turn Hall
yesterday morning as usual and pickets
were appointed for the Harlan Il Hol-
lingsworth Company and J. Morton
Poole Company shops. A rising vote of
thanks was extended to Jesse X. Baylis,
manager Of the Opera House, for the
free use Of the Opera House at the re-
cent benefit concert. Holder Of coupon
No. 1547 mas not presented it for the
woman's ring and it has been given to
Baby Keenan,. Much of the success of
the strike and the orderly manner in
which it has been conducted can be at
tributed to Col William II. Blake James
Campbel and Arthur Jennings. These
three men compose the Harlan & Hol-
lngsworth Company shop committee and
have been untring in their efforts to
secure the shorter work day. All three
of the men are members in good standing
Of the International Association Of Ma
chnists and stand high in the regard Of
their fellow-workmen. Many people have
recently been asking who the men are
who have so successfully conducted the
strike.
Col. William II. Blake is probably the
hest known Of the three men in this
city. Col. Blake resides on West Fourth
street where he celebrated his 61st birth
day on Sunday. He is one of tn" oldest
employees Of the Harlan 4 Hollngs-
worth Company having first started to
work for that company in 1861. He
served his time as a machinist's appren-
tice with that company and with the ex-
ception of a few years has been in the
employ of the concern since 1861. He is
considered very competent machinist
and is president Of the new Delaware
Lodge of the International Association
of Machinists. Col. Blake is well,known
in Wilmington rs he served several years
in Council from the ward in which he
now lives.
10 James A. Campbell probably be-
longs more credit than to any other one
man for the success Of the nine hour
movement in this city. Mr.. Campbell is
the business agent for the International
Association of Machinists for this city.
He is one of the oldest members Of the
Association having joined it even before
President O.Connell was member.
Since the strike was started on May 20
he has worked night and day for the
shorter day and also has great deal
of influence with the strikers. He is
an excellent machinist and is well posted
on machinists work Of all kinds. He
served his time at a shop in Easton. Pa.
about fifteen years ago and since then
has worked at his trade all over the
country. Mr. Campbell has been in
Wilmington about five years.
Arthur Jennings is also one of the
committee which has worked so hard for
the cause. Mr.. Jennings is COM
paratively young man and his congenaI-
ity has made him one of the most popular
young men in this city. He is member
Of the Wilmington Lodge, International
Association Of NIachnists and has work
ed hard for the shorter day movement
since it was first inangurated. Mr.. Jen-
nings learned his traue in this city and
is both an intelligent and competent
machnist
The striking painters wish to extend
thanks to the Delaware Saengerhund
for very liberal donation. The paint.
ers expect to realize quite sum on their
benefit excursion to Washington Park
on Friday night. A large number Of
tickets have already been sold.
The striking glazcrs of the Ford Mo-
rocco Co., had another conference with
the firm this morning. The committee ask
ed for an increase Of 81 a week, their
previous demand, and the company de-
clined it, but offered to allow piece work.
The company claims to pay as good wages
as are paid in the other shops.
Clarence Weidmayer of Philadelphia,
who Is in this city in the interest of the
United Garment Workers Of Philadel-
phia, addressed a meeting of the brick
layers In the Smith Building last night.