New Britain herald., 1915-09-30

kill him had kept him away. ! He would not agree to return to work until the trouble is settled. Tales of threats being made to other workmen are frequently heard and one of the prominent officials stated this after noon that some of the troublemakers had gone so far as to visit the houses of those who refused to join them in an effort to get them to remain away from the factory. The throngs promi- nent during the beginning of the trouble continue to diminish daily and this noon there was no evidence of any trouble, further than the few people who were passing through the gates into the factory.
 Striking Timers Back.
 The striking timers at Landers, Frary & Clark returned to work to- day, without receiving the demands presented to the officials last week. It was announced today that there is no other trouble at the concern.
 More Join Union.
 The ranks of the union machinists Continue to grow daily, according to the leaders of the movement, and at each of the meetings some men en-
  largely attended meeting was held in Union hall, at which addresses were made by State Organizers Cedarholm Of Bridgeport, Larkin of Hartford and Silfer. of Springfield. It has been de- cided to have Organizer Cedarholm remain in the city indefinitely. Tickets on duty at the New Britain Machine company report that of the men now working in the concern none are machinists. t..
 Holders Back at V. I. w.
 Operations were resumed today at the foundry of the Vulcan Iron Works, where the entire force went out on strike last week. The officials this morning affirmed the report to this effect. It is said that the off, cials will treat the demands of the strikers as individuals and not in a collective body Officers of the con. cern are not too confident that the men will remain at work.
 Silence At Machine Shop.
 A reporter who called at the office of the New Britain Machine company today was unable to gain any definite information as to conditions. In answer to his query as to how mat ters stood. he was the recipient of the evasive answer, Nothing to say." t
 Mass Meeting Planned.
 The following communication was received by the Herald this afternoon:
 "A mass meeting of employers and employees will be held at old Turner hall Saturday evening at o'clock. Mayor George A. Quigley has been in vited to open the meeting and several prominent speakers have been secured 10 address the gathering.
 Committees representing all sides l in the present labor difficulties in this l city are invited to be present in the 1 hope that a complete understanding | of the situation may be reached be- l tween all parties concerned as we'll l as for the benefit of the public at l large. The meeting is free to the 1 public and a large attendance is, ex- cected."
 McGrath on Duty.
 Special Officer Charles McGrath, who was so badly beaten in last weeks rioting, returned to active work last night, patrolling a beat on Chestnut l street near the New Britain Machine l company.
 Has Police Protection.
 There was some excitement at the New Britain Machine company at 1 o'clock last night when an em- oloye named Duffy, who, the strikers ,llege, went out with them and was one of their most ardent supporters md then returned to work at the fac- cry, was rescued from possible vio- ence by the police after the factory officials had escorted him to the Corr pin garage.
 When Duffy came out of the shop 1e was greeted by the sight of couple of hundred of strikers wait- ng for him outside. Several of the factory officials took Duffy across the street to a waiting automobile but Ihe crowd surged around them so 1hickly that the police had to in- .erfere as a precautionary measure.