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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-19
rHAcKERAY STRIKING FOR WAGES.
A Hitherto Unpublished Letter From tho
Novelist to James Fraser.

Novelist to James Fraser.
Charleston News.
The following is an hitherto unpublished let
ter. which was written to James Fraser the pro-
prietor OF Frasers Magazine, and was copied by
Charleston lady who visited Europe this year.
from the original in the collection belonging to
Mr.. Fraser's sister, Mrs. FinlaysoE, of Dublin,
Ireland:
"BouLoeNE Monday, February.
sMy Dear FraseT-I have seen the doctor who
has given me his commands about tho hnndredth
number. l shall send him my share from Paris
in a day or two and hope shall do good deal
in the diligence tomorrow. He reiterates his
determination to write monthly for you, and TO
deliver over the proceeds to me. VIII you, there
fore, have the goodness to give the bearer .
cheque lin my wife's namel for the amount of
his contributions for the two last months. Mrs.
Thackeray will give you a receipt for the same.
You have already Magee's authority
Now comes another and not a very pleasant
point on which / must speak hereby give
notice that shall strike for wages
''You pay more to others, find, than TO me-
and l intend to make some fresh conditions
about Yellow plush. | shall write no more OF
that gentleman's remarks except at the rate OF
twelve guineas sheet, and with a drawing for
each number in which his story appsars-tha
drawing two guineas.
"Pray do not be angry at this decision on my
part. 1t is simply bargain which 1t is my
duty to make. Bad as he u.s. Mr. Yeow.plush
is the most popular contributor to your maya
zine. aud ought to be paid accordingly. If he
does not deserve more than the monthly nurse
or the Blue Friars / am a Dutchman
81 have been at work upon his adventures TO
day, and will send them to you or not, as you
like, but, in common regard for myself, l won't
work under price.
well, I dare say you will be very indignant.
and swear am the most merceuary of individ
uals Not so. But ! am better workman
than most in your crew. and deserve better
price.
'You must not, repeat, be angry, or because
we differ as tradesmen, break of our connec-
ton as friends Believe me that. whether I
write for you or not, always shall be glad OF
your friendship and anxious to have your good
opinion.
81 am ever, my dear Fraser independent Of
C. g. a. ], very truly yours
"W. NJ THAoKERAy.
nWrfte ME n line a. SSstAurlce's, Rue de Rivoii:
can send off Y. P. twent,-fout hours after
get yours, drawing and all
jams Fraser, 2l5 Regent street"
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Moses Method of killing Hogs.

Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
1t is a curious fact that tho way prescribed by
Moses for taking the lives of animals slaughter
ed for human food is now, after centuries of ex-
perience, adopted by all the great pork packers
Of the country. Instead of first knocking hogs
on the head with sledge- hammer and then
sticking them, their threats are instantly cut
and death follows without pain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-19
More for the Money.

FhlIadeIphIa Press
asked the superintendent OF one of these big
bazars how people were disposing of their wealth
this year, and he told me they were running to
small presents. but many. I'VE sell them twu
articles for SIS now, whore heretofore they hays
preferred to buy one for that money. l mean
that they would pick out something worth %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-19
He Knew L.

Atlanta Constitution.
City editor to conceited reporter: "Jones,
you are variable writer" Jones to city editor:
Thanks. know am very able writer"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Rported for The EgiS and hteiiiqeRCe
FALISTON FARMERS, CIUR

April 18th was u beautiful, balmy day. The
opening spring with its attendant verdure gave
a charm to the landscape. The quiet, peaceful
farm scene, noticeable from the car window,
shortly after leaving Fallston on north bound
trains, and lying north of the railroad, is the
home of IL. G. Preston, and was the place of
meeting of the Club. The homestead was origi-
nally settled by Mr.. Preston's grandfather, a
worthy old gentleman, whose great integrity
and sound Judgment gave him an enviable place
in the esteem of his neiRhbors in the surround
ing country. On assembling most of the club
were present.
The President appointed Garrett Amoss,
Joseph Hoskins and Jas. c. Robinson an inspec-
ton committee. On returning from the duty
assigned them they expressed themselves much
pleased with the neatness of the premises and
the thoroughness of the tillage. A plentiful
supply of corn, three good thriving colts, seven
superior milk COWS, a thoroughbred Chester
sow and lot OF nice poultry deserve special
mention. The home rugged road scraper, that
noticed as being, though homely. an effective
machine, which 1t would be well for those who
have roads to mend to copy.
The committees report was adopted. The
usual routine of business through, the subject
of needed prompt action against the manufac-
ture of bogus butter was again agitated, and the
Corresponding Secretary was directed to for
ward our petition to the Secretary of the wilma
Club, from whom correspondence had been re-
ceived the month before
The question to be discussed, was: BEST dis
position 10 make of the corn crop" 1t was
| thoroughly canvassed and resulted in the weight
of sentiment being in favor of corn being fed on
| the farm. The best method of preserving bacon
was also question for discussion and severa
processes were mentioned but those who met
| with the best success said that they spread mo-
| lasses on the flesh side and covered the surface
| thickly with black pepper. Darkness was also
| considered one of the essentials.
The club then adjourned to meet at Brook
| Hill, the home of w. 5. Preston, May 18th.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Local Option Flee lions.

Voting took place in Annapolis and Brook
lyn, Anne Arundel county, on Wednesday
on prohibition. Both voted for license. The
majority in Annapolis was 433 and in Brook
Ign SO. In 1882 Annapolis voted for prohi-
bttion. The colored vote went largely for IL
cense, and Wednesday night, in Annapolis
the colored people celebrated the license vtc-
tory by parading the streets with banners
and transparencies. A feature of the cleo
ton, in both places, was the presence of la
dies at the polls who held tickets and used
their influence for prohibition
1t is said that many of those who voted be-
fore for prohibition preferred the open, Ii.
censed sale of liquor to the so-called social
club system of dispensing drinks.
The indications are that the prohibitonists
gained victory in Garrett county, by small
majority. The majorties for local option
foot up 1875 and those against it 145. The
missing district at the former election gave
II majority and the temperance people claim
they have gained there.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

We have received the second number for 1886
of t&oppepS Modern Houses an illustrated archi.
tectural quarterly. 1t could not fail to be OF
service to any one about to build home in the
country The number before us contains IS de-
signs of modern residences, with descriptions
and reliable estimates of costs, ranging from
$500 to $4,000. Italso gives designs for carriage
houses and suggestions about painting, with ar
example, in colors, of exterior painting. 1t is
issued January LIST, April 1st July LIST and Octo
Der 1st. Price 81 number, or 81 year. i
would be invaluable to carpenters everywhere
1t is published by the Cooperative Building
Plan Association, Broadway, corner Dey street
New York.
From Messrs. Charles Simon u Sons, G3 N
Howard street. handsomely printed catalogu,
of their large stock of dry goods, arranged il
such manner that lady can in few moments
ascertain the cost of any article she desires.-
Samples will be sent upon application. This il
the Oldest dry goods house in the city and it
reputation for reliability is thoroughly establish
cd and well-knowu.
We have also received a copy of the S0th an
nual report of the Maryland Sunday School
Union, the society that looks after the spiri tua
interests of the children. 1t is supported entire
ly by voluntary contributions from churches
Sunday Schools and individuals. Mr.. VIM A
Baker is the State Superintendent.
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The list from which the above names were
drawn was as follows:
First yict.-Martin GALLON, Howard A.
Bateman, A. Creme Smith, MichaelS Havitand
Joseph Mousdale, George w. Johnson Jesse
Culum (of jesse, VIM. 4. Demoss, John Web
err D. Thomas Webster, Samuel Norris. David
Swartz, Henry Dill, Goldsborough McComas
John Concannon, James H. Archer, James B.
Preston, Walter Amos, Chas. II. Harvard, EN-.
NOR Morrison.
Second Distyict-George W. Bradford, Frank
f. Bruce, Morgan Mitchell, James r. Smith,
Cornelius Courtney, William s. Bowman, Jr.,
VIM. II. Fletcher, James +. Kenly, &. C. Gro.
min, Benjamin II Silver, George Walker, VIM.
A. Wells, j. Frank Reasin, Daniel Gallup, Jos
Archer, Charles W. Baker, John A. Mitchell, W
H. Greenland, Henry u. Silver, Charles W
Walker, James w. Wells, WIN. II. Mahan.
Robert NJ Hanna, VIM. H. Arnold, Henry G,
Hall, j. &. Fletcher, Winfield s. Bayless, Jacob
James, Hosea Barnes, George b. Osborn, AL.
phonso McGaw, Augustus W. Walker, Luther
ton, Robert A. Mitchell, Norris II. Anderson,
John j. McVey, John R. Andrews
Third District, stephen W. Harkns, John f.
Wakcland, Thomas McKenna, John McCum.
mings, VIM. Wilson, J. Ruff STREET., John
II. Reckord, David N. Dixon, VIM. Lockhard,
Carter, James G. Harvard, Edward Ferry, Par
ker F. Forwood, Chas. w. Mitchell, Abel d.
Wilson, d. b. Grafton, Jacob f. Enl, Joseph
w. Gorrell, George Archer, Richard Webster,
j. Wesley Whitaker, Richard Shanahan, James
f. Flowers Joseph g. Favour, John Armstrong,
Samuel X Fendsll, Elijah B. Whistler, VIM. d.
Harryman, John s. Dallam, Albert Gray, Jane
A. Waters, Alexander Norris, James Amos,
Daniel Carroll James Z. lieall, John P. Flowers,
James Keatley, Thomas l.. Beaumont.
Fourth District, Grafton Devoc, George O..
Foard, Patrick Kennedy, John 9. b. Wright,
Benjamin Ayres, (of Thos.), Thomas H. Wiley,
William b. Wright, John Lynch, (of Dennis),
Corbin Amos, Jacob G. Hey, DR.. T. B. Hay
ward, WIN. A. Durham, Asbury Slade, Frank
", Taylor, James Hope, Charles f. Nelson, Dr..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
The board will meet again next Monday.

The FUNERALS OF SAMUEL AND FRANK II.
by took place, last Saturday morning, from the
Presbyterian church, Bel Air. the remains hay
ing arrived here from West Virginia on the ten
o'clock train. The family of the unfortunate
young man and large crowd of friends awaited
the arrival of the casket at the depot and fol-
lowed it to the church. A touching sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Finney, and
after services in the church the remains were
conveyed to Rock Spring Cemetery for inter-
ment. The pall-bearers were j. Griffith Lee,
Robert w. Holland, Jr., s. E. KefIer Matthew
Heron, Hall Richardson and Stanley Patterson.
On Sunday morning the remains of his
brother, Frank H. Quinby, were also received in
Bel Air and deposited in the grand jury room
until Monday morning, at 10 o'clock, when they
were taken to the Presbyterian church. Servi.
ces were again held and n suitable sermon
preached by Rev. Mr.. Finney, after which they,
too, were buried at Rock Spring, by the side OF
his brother Samuel. The pall-bearers were
John b. Wysong, Walter W. Preston, John II.
Barrow, j. Ruff STREET., E. H. Webster (oi
Jno and Henry Cain.
The accident by which they lost their lives
occurred on the 10th of April, in New River,
West Va. Frank and Samuel Qulnby, Charles
Hood, c. w. Haines and II colored man were
crossing the river in small boat. The colored
man was rowing. AS they approached the
shore Hood, fearing the boat would be swamp
ed, jumped ont 10 swim to the bank. As he did
30 he pushed the boat back into the rapid cur
rent, which swept X toWards the falls below
The coored man. becoming frightened, drop
ped the oars overheard and also sprang out
The others accordingly, being without oars, did
the same. Haines and the colored man got
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ashore. The others were drowned
The drowning of these two young men is
a great grief to their family and friends, for
whom the deepest sympathy is felt. Mr.. Frank
H. Quinby was an assistant engineer on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and although
only 25 years of age, had gained an envable re-
putation as a skillful officer. His brother,
aged 10, accompanied him on his last surveying
expedition as a rodman The elder brother,
Frank H., had been married only month be-
fore the accident occurred to Miss Cutler, of
n. j., who accompanied him to West Virginia,
and was at Kanawha when he was drowned.
Both were young men of talent energy, indus
try and of the highest moral qualities. There
was, accordingly, every reason TO believe that a
bright future was before them. The shock to
those to whom they were nearest and dearest,
by their sudden death, has been ineXpressibly
severe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
FREDERICK w. BAKER, Editor.
The Blair Educational Bill.

The Blair Educational bill is to be revised
by the House Commute on Labor, and new
bill substituted for it, One of the changes
proposed is that each State will receive her
quota of the fund in proportion to the num-
Der of persons who are still within the age of
schooling and who can receive the benefits
under the act. Another objection it is sup
posed to overcome is the interference OF the
Federal government in the conduct of the
schools of the State. The substitute provides
that the money shall be given to the State
outright, the same as school lands have been
granted by prior acts of Congress. The chief
constitutional objection to the Blair bill has
been the interference of the general govern
ment in the management of the State schools.
Under this measure a large donation will be
given to the various States, leaving them to-
apply the funds as they see fit under the ex-
listing school laws. While the most serious
constitutional objections to the bill would be
removed, it is, nevertheless, measure Of
doubtful propriety, and not calculated to
benefit the cause of education, When the
money Of the taxpayers of the State is spent
for maintaining the public schools its outlay
is carefully guarded and the schools kept in
the highest state of efficiency possible for the
money expended. But when somebody else
furnishes the funds the taxpayers will not be
so exacting and our schools will be more like
ly to deteriorate than to improve.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
The Roman Catholic Church on Liquor
Selling

The DEGREES of the Third Plenary Council Of
Baltimore devote especial praise to societies for
checking immortality and drunkenness. In
concluding the decree on the sale of liquor the
Bishops say: "We admonsh all the faithful who
make their living by trading in the various
liquors, to seriously reflect upon the many dan
gers and occasions of sin with which this bust
ness is surrounded, although in itself not for
hidden. Let them choose, if possible, more
honorable method of acquiring livelihood, but
should this not be feasible, they must endeavor
to remove both from themselves and others all
occasions of sin. Let them not sell intoxicating
drinks to minors or to those whom they know
to be habitual drunkards. They must also close
their stores on Sunday, and vigorously refuse to
allow blasphemies, oatls or indecent converse
ton within their place of business"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Commodore PIOWmau

The Board of Public Works met at An.
napolis, on Thursday and appointed Mr.. ia
cob II, Plowman, of this county, commander
of the Maryland oyster navy.
Mr. Plowman was born in Baltimore city,
but was reared in Prince Georges county,
and as youth and young man he was en-
ployed in cotton factory at Laurel. In 1874
he removed to Hartford county and bought
part of the farm of the late Ramsay McHen-
ry, in the first election district, near Emmor-
ton, where he has been engaged in farming.
In 1870 he was nominated by the Demo
Gratis and elected County Commissioner He
filled the office acceptably and was reelected
in 1881. He was elected to the Legislature
in 1888 and again in 1885.
AS County Commissioner Mr.. Plowman
displayed sound common sense and excellent
business judgment. He fearlessly opposed
every measure that in his judgment was not
clearly for the public welfare, and gave much
thought to plans for economizing county ex.
penditures.
AS member of the Legislature he showed
an intelligent appreciation Of what he owed
to the State and to the county. He guard
ed the interests of his constituents faithfully
and never swerved from his duty to the PEG.
pie who had repeatedly honored him.
We congratulate Mr.. Plowman upon his
appointment and the State of Maryland upon
having secured a fearless, faithful and discreet
commander of her oyster navy. Although
as his name and occupation indicate, he i:
more accustomed TO blowing the land than
the sea, he has qualities which peculiarly fl,
him for the position, and we are confident
he will give good account of himself and
do all that any man can do with the limited
means at his command
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30

A Sunday School was organized less than year
ago, at Shures Landing, and already has more
than forty scholars. There is no church in that
vicinity, and until the establishment of this school
there had been no systematic religious instruction
of the children. 1t is good field for good work
and the efforts of the teachers are being blessed.
1t is union school, in which three or four de-
nominations are represented. 1t is held in
the house of MIR. Daniel +. Shure. The superin-
tendent is Mr.. George l.. Scott; teacher of Bible
Glass. Mr.. Christopher Wilson. The people have
IN view new building to be erected for the ac-
commodation of this growing school. Several
ministers have visited the school and addressed
and encouraged the workers. The sessions of the
school are held on Sabbath afternoons, AT three
o'clock. Rev. Calvin -. Wilson addressed the
school on the 25th, and remarked that he was glad
to see that Christians of different denominations
could cooperate tremendously in good work.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
President Cleveland on the Labor TrOu
bles.

President Cleveland sent message to Con-
gress, last Thursday, on the labor troubles.
He recommends to Congress legislation on
the subject, saying that the welfare of the la
boring man should be regarded as especially
entitled to legislative care. He regards
the present condition of the relations be-
tween labor and capital as far from satisfac-
tory The discomfort of the employed is due
in large degree to the grasping and heed
less exactons of employers, and the alleged
discrimination in favor Of capital is an object
of governmental attention. 1t must also be
conceded that the laboring men are not al.
ways careful to avoid causeless and uDjusti
fable disturbance
The President remarks that it must be
borne in mind that in dealing with the sub
ject the federal government is hampered by
constitutional restrictions. He suggests the
appointment of commission of labor, con-
sisting of three members, charged with the
consideration and settlement, where possible,
Of all controversies between labor and CAPT
tai This commission, he thinks, could be
engrafted upon the present bureau of labor,
and should have the power of investigating
the cause of all disputes, as they occur, so
that information may be at hand to aid in
legislation on the subject when necessary and
desirable.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Carrying the Temperance Movement
Into Politics.

The prohibition party held a convention in
Baltimore last week
Mr.. VIM. Daniel, chairman of the State
Central Committee, boldly stated that all the
temperance work heretofore done in Mary
land had been but sentiment making" and
the time had now come to crystalline that
sentiment into political action in a distinct
and separate prohibition party. He quoted
Senator Edmunds as saying: 81 have no
use for prohibition, but l want to save the
Republican party" The meaning of which
is, that Senator Edmunds and his party shall
pretend to be friends of prohibition for the
purpose of securing the temperance vote.
The delegates to the convention from Har-
ford were Messrs. w. l.. Amos, J. N. thinner
man, w. R. Dorsey, J. L. Spencer, 2. F. Ball,
Thomas Smithson, Caleb j. Moore, w. T.
Cronin and w. G. Jeffrey.
Mr.. VIM. Daniel was elected President, and
one Vice President for each county was
chosen, the one for Hartford being Mr.. p. F.
Rail
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-04-30
Bogus Butter Dealers Prosecuted.

The Baltimore Produce Exchange is in
earnest in its efforts to prevent the sale of
oleomargarine for pure dairy butter. Mr..
Louis j. Meissell, representing the Exchange,
lately found two grocers in Woodbury. and
one in Baltimore selling imitation batter,
and had them prosecuted. These men paid
twenty cents pound for the stuff, apparent.
ly not knowing that it was bogus butter, and
retaied it at from 25 TO 80 cents a pound
The penalty for selling or offering for sale
oeomargarine for butter is 800 fine and
from 10 to 30 days in Jail. The price at
which the bogus article was sold to these
men shows that it masquerades as dairy but
ter and the fact fully justifies the movement
to compel it to be sold under its proper
name