The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-04-06
BALTIMORE, March 81, 1872.


TuRE-rHE HUSTON SCANDAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
uSIoS-MoLDEKs, Erc., ETC.
BALTIMORE, March 81, 1872.
To the Editor q the woRkISsnAx's ADVOCATE.
EASTER SUNDAY.
Of late their has been so much said and
written about Decorating the Sabbath that
your correspondent hesitates to proceed
but as he is about to speak of the Sabbath
it may not be considered an act of desc
Grafton. To-day is Easter Sunday, the
great holiday of the Christian sect, and
throughout the Christian world millions Of
people-of high and low degree testi-
flying to the empty tomb. Baltimore is no
exception to the general rule. Her churches
have been thrOnged with attentive and ap-
preciative audiences, to listen to the minis
of the various denominations expatiate on
the great fact Of the Christian religion
the RESURRECTION. The affairs Of the Roman
Catholic churches, especially those Of the
Germans, are beautifully decorated
throughout with flowers and svergreens and
are in striking contrast with the more
simple and unpretending edi6ces of the dis
senting sects.
CONVICT LABOR.
As indicated in my last communication,
the Convict Labor Bill failed to pass the
House by vote of 20 to AZ. Thus the
question il settled for the next two years.
Those who believe in working through ex-
listing political parties, for the benefit of
workingmen, are now perhaps satisfied that
it ia a futile undertaking. But Of this we
will speak another time, for 30 far rs this
State il concerned, all State political action
ceases after tomorrow, as the adjournment
of the Legislature will then take place. A
glimpse at the official journal will enable IN
to see what Legislation, if any, has been
effected for the benfit of the workingman.
THE HUSTON SCANDAL INvEsTIGATION.
This little religious scandal is going
through another act in the drama. This
minister[l) of God-this self-constituted
impersonation of piety has taken exception
to the Baltimore ministry of his own creed
trying his case, on the ground that they
were jealous of his abilities and position,
and, Therefore, has requested the Confer
ference in session at WarrentOn, Va, to
select q committee from ministers outside
of his district. The Conference has com
piled, and the Rev. Samuel Rogers, Pre-
siding Elder, has appointed the following
clergymen as
THE COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION.
Rev. DIR. S. Register, of the Maryland
Agricultural College Rev. j. S. Gardiner,
Fredericksburgh, Va, and the Rev. A. w.
Wilson, Presiding Elder of the Washing
ton District the Presiding Elder of the
District, Rev Samuel Rodgers, will pre-
side over the committee when in session,
and it il said, will zee that there il no in
timidation Of witnesses who desire to tes-
tify either for or against the accused. The
investigation will be conducted with the
single purpose of arriving at the truth.
The evidence Of his guilt, it is said, not in
this case only, but in many others, is &C
cumulating, and should one-half Of the
statements Of his alleged victims, young
girls, almost children, prove true, it viii
stamp the life which Dr. Huton has led,
a. o careeer Of fearful crimes such an one
a. would call the blush to many on the
Newgate Calendar.
TINE HOUSE PAINTERS
Of this city are stirring up in a new life.
What was formerly known Is the House
Painters Union No. in now organized UNI
der the Grand Lodge Of the United States,
and are now known a. Lodge No. 8. On
Wednesday evening last, an adjourned
meeting the house and ship painters not in
the Union, was held at Rachabite Hall.
There was full attendance. Mr.. Mr.. Rob
ert Tudor presided, and Mr.. James Mitch
ell acted ~ Secretary. The consultation OF
Paintez' Lodge No. 8 was read. The chair
requested those present who were favorable
to organizing under the Grand Lodge 10
come forward. Many responded 10 the
chair. A resolution to elect permanent Of
kcers prevailed. The following were then
elected President, VIM. Eagar Vice
President, A. Fl. Jones Recording Seere-
tary, - Togle Financial Secretary,
- HAney Treasurer, James Mitchell.
The President, VIM. Edgar, and the Score
tary, Mr.. Fogle, were instructed to make
immediate application for their Charter.
| The President, before adjourping the
meeting, made an earnest appeal to I'll
present 10 make eevry honorable exertion
10 bring other painters into the Union. The
| prospect looks cheering.
koLDKRs UNION MO. 10,
held q mseting ON Monday evening. They
report the Organization TO be in good work
Ing condition, but work rather dull.