twelve o’clock noon
     on Wednesday, January 16th
He did n't sympathise with the corporations , but strength was with them . So was property and public utility . `` Those fellows ca n't win , '' he thought . Among other things , he noticed a circular issued by one of the companies , which read : ATLANTIC AVENUE RAILROAD SPECIAL NOTICE The motormen and conductors and other employees of this company having abruptly left its service , an opportunity is now given to all loyal men who have struck against their will to be reinstated , providing they will make their applications by twelve o'clock noon on Wednesday , January 16th . Such men will be given employment -LRB- with guaranteed protection -RRB- in the order in which such applications are received , and runs and positions assigned them accordingly . Otherwise , they will be considered discharged , and every vacancy will be filled by a new man as soon as his services can be secured . -LRB- Signed -RRB- Benjamin Norton , _ President .