New Britain herald., 1915-09-28
WAGE AND MINIMUM PAY FOR
 GIRLS AT N. & ].
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morning by Herald man and in statement regarding the return of ma chinists at the factory he said: MT. Pease's statements regarding the ma- chinists returning to work are abso- lutely false. About fifty men did go back but they were clippers, elevator men and sWeepers and others who did not go out with the men at the be- ginning of the strike.''
 He also stated that the strikers are more than elated over the prospects of winning. Another of the strikers in discussing the situation said: '"The battle has only begun. If the factory officials want us they will have to send for us. We have plenty of as- sistance from the outside, and are in a position to insist on the demands"
 The strikers feel that they have not asked for anything that would prove objectionable to the company. They feel that the demands are reasonable and intend to fight to the last ditch. They also, admit that no new over- by either side. ....- E.. f..
 Conditions Very Quiet.
 The excitement incident to the first few days of the strike seems to have abated materially and the usual crowds that have congregated on the streets are fast diminishing The strikers are content to meet at their respective halls and discuss the sit- uation.
 No Trouble at T. & HI.
 Superintendent E.. N. Humphrey o1,4 O. vv1o asked this morning regarding the re- ported trouble at the factory said, "There has been none other than has been. reported in the newspapers? When asked for a. more clear defini- ton of the situation he said that so far there were no demands on the company. One of the prominent ern- ployees of the concern said this noon he had heard talk of strike among the employees, and he would not be surprised if it occurred shortly. Ones} of the foremen, it is reported, has discussed the matter with some of the alleged strie leaders in his der partment but no action has been taken by the men.
 R. & E. Strikers Return.
 The striking employees of the washroom of the Russell & Erwin company who. went out yesterday re- turned to work today, according 10 a statement by Superintendent Scott. i No other labor troubles occurred at the concern today.
 Peaceful at Corbin's.
 "Everything is peaceful today was Vive President c. B. Parsons answer to a query as to conditions at the P. & F. Corbin company today.
 Like Happy Family.
 Conditions at the Corbin Cabinet Lock company have reached normal state with the return of number of the striking girls. Superintendent Woods said today that conditions ao Happy Family" | Johnston Disappoints.
 A crowd estimated at over 1000 striking employees of the Corbin Screw gathered this morning at Turner hall, when it was expected that President Johnston of the Inter- national Machinists Association of l America, would be present and deliver an address. To the disappointment 1 of the gathering that the speaker sent l word of his inability to be in attend ance due to pressing business in Hart 1 ford but through MT. Duggan, who | him at the meeting, the l president announced that he would 1 be here tomorrow.
 It was estimated that over 200 more ! names were received today for en- rollment in the ranks of the Ma chinists' union. With the previous l names received this brings the total 1 r. umber to nearly 800 and promises to give the city one of the strongest l unions in the state.
 A committee was also appointed to 1 meet with the factory officials if a can be arranged. A pre- liminary meeting of this committee was scheduled for this afternoon at 4 o'clock.