The wages that had been paid were better than were warranted by the state of trade.

Now, when the employes were asked to help in a slight degree their employers who had done so much for them, they would not do so.
O'Hara and Hansell, showing a wish to discuss the matter, the superintendent cut them short by saying that it was idle to talk further.

He would not make any reduction in their time, nor would he pay any extra compensation.
That night 200 employes of the Rollo Mills quit work, with the intention of staying out until justice was done them.

Harvey asserted that he would never yield; he would spend a few days in overhauling the machinery and in making a few needed repairs; then, if the employes chose, they could come back.

All who did not do so would not be taken back afterwards.