New Britain herald., 1915-10-05
MANY STRIKERS ARE RETURNING TO WORK
Head of Screw Corp. Says 700
 Are Back Today

Workmen continue to pour back to the Corbin Screw corporation com pany and it was estimated by Presi dent Glover that over 700 hands were at work this afternoon. Conditions have reached a normal state in and about the factory, and from present indications it would appear that more employees are preparing to desert the strike ranks and return to their em- ployment. The leaders of the strik- CTS however are as confident that the ultimate ending of the strike will be in their favor. It has been stated by persons claiming to be in position to know the facts regarding the re- turn of some of the men at the fac tory, that it was done after a satisfac- tory increase had been given the men. The machinists are reported to have received 25 per cent. raise, and it is also reported that the employees of the header room which commenced operations today with a large increase in working force, received a satisfac- tory answer to their demands. The officials, however, are emphatic that those returning have done so with the understanding that the cases will be treated 1nQ1VlQualIy.
 Conditions About the Same.
 Today brought no further changes in the conditions at the other fac tories. Superintendent Johnson of North & Judds factory when asked concerning the report that the com pany was about to hire people to take the places of those who are out said," We'll if likely looking fellow came along seeking work it would be a shame to refuse him."
 F.. N. Humphrey superintendent of the Traut & Hine Manufacturing com pany said this morning that the off cials had heard nothing further of the trouble which the workmen threaten will occur tomorrow if their demands are not granted.
 With the Machinists.
 Organized Fitzgerald of New Ha- ven was in this city yesterday after noon and addressed the striking ma- chinists of the New Britain Machine company. During his remarks the speaker told of conditions in the west, and said that New Britain was re- ferred to in that country as the "cess- pool of labor"
 Permanent quarters have been es- tablished by the machinists union in Holmes & Hoffman's block, and Or ganizer Cedarholm will be in charge. A stenographer will be in the office when the organizer is engaged in out side work. The union is planning to hold a dance on October 15 and already a large scale of tickets is re- ported by the committee.
 Plan Mass Meeting.
 At a meeting of the Central Labor Union to be held this evening it is probable that plans for holding one of the largest mass meetings in the interest of union labor will be dis cussed. Some of the prominent mem- bers of the central body are heartily in favor of this move, and if the pro- ject is favorable acted on tonight steps will be taken later to secure some of the most notable labor lead CTS in this country to come to this city and address the meeting.
 Men Will Stick.
 The chairman of the strikers com- mittee of the Screw Corporation this afternoon stated that the employees of the. Universal screw machine de- partments at a meeting held yester- day afternoon pledged themselves to continle the strike until the company had agreed to their demands. He | stated that over 500 of the strikers | declare that they will not return. | When asked regarding the return l of the Workmen to the employ of the | concern, the chairman said that most l of it was due to the influence of a i local clergyman who had addressed | strikers last Sunday and urged them | to go back. That this had some bear | ing on the case was evidenced yes- l terday afternoon when at a schedul- | ed meeting of the workers at Skritul- 1 sky's hall, but twelve put in an ap- 1 perance.