Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-21
AnsOnia Strike
 Still Unsettled
VARIOUS CONFERENCES HELD
 WITHOUT DEFINITE RESULTS
POLICE STILL VIGLANT
Influence of Young GrohoI Over the Men is Waning-GeneraI Committee Intends to Picket the Mill Property Today.

Ansonia, Conn, Feb. 20. - Various conferences of the striking employees of the American Brass company were held here today but no definite results looking toward a settlement were ob- talned. The Italian laborers, who are said to have deserted the main body Of strikers, did not meet as had been arranged. The strikers committee, composed of delegates from ten na- tionalities and headed by Joseph NJ. Grohol, had secret meetings and no news was obtainable, it being said that the men had pledged absolute se- crecy.
 To Picket the Mill Property.
 The general committee intends to picket the mill property early tomor- row morning to prevent any of the strikers from returning to work. The city authorities, hearing of the con templated action, advised the com pany not to resume operations.
 Police Remain ViqiIant.
 While there was no disorder to- day and the situation was. outwardly quiet, the police did not relinquish theirvigilence and tonight 100 special officers patrolled the mill property. A report gained credence during the day that two cases of small arms had been secretly shipped here to the strikers. The chief of police denied knowledge of the rumor, but other officials ad- mftted that an investigation was be- ing made.
 GrohoI Continues Chief Figure.
 While Grohol continues to be the chief figure among the strikers, it is reported that his influence over the men Is waning. The police are con- t1Gent that there will be 90 disorder so long as he remains in charge but grave fears are expressed for the safety of property, should the 2,50O men get beyond his control Tonight Grohol warned the strikers not to con- gregate in bodies on the streets.
 A meeting of one woman and six men, who were said to be representa- tives of the North American Civic League for Emigrants, was held to- tasday in a hotel Seraphim G. Sanou- tas of Boston, said the object of the meeting was to counsel the Greek strikers to preserve law and order.
 Another Conference Today.
 A. S. Brown. manager of one of the mills, said tonight that another con- ference will be held with the strik- CTS tomorrow. The company is still determined not to grant the principal demands of the men, he said. MT Brown is of the opinion that the mills will not reopen until after Wednesd day of this week. Wednesday is pay day and the strikers, who have a few days pay due them, will be paid as usual with an increase of 2 1-2 cents an hour, as previously announced He believes that after the men find the extra pay in their envelopes many of them will be willing to return to work
 Vague Rurors of Plots.
 Vague rumors that the strike was part of a plot to cripple factories mak- ing munitions of war were brought to MT Browns attention, but he placed no credence in the report
 Chief of Police Ellis believes that Miss Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, of the Industrial Workers of the World, is in the city organizing the strikers, but says he cannot locate her Warrants for the arrest of Miss Flynn and Jo- sept Ettor have been prepared, to be served in case they address the strik- CTS.
 Fear Spread of Strike.
 The prospect of the strike spreading to other factories here is causing un- easiness. The 200 employees of the Osborn and Cheesman company. who last night voted to demand a wage increase ranging from 15 to 25 cents an hour, will present demands to- morrow. If the company does not give a favorable reply before 5 o'clock the employees aver they will walk out.
 It is also reported that there Is un- rest among employees of the Ansonia Manufacturing company, makers of brass novelties