Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1888 — KNIGHTS OF LABOR. [ARTICLE]

KNIGHTS OF LABOR.

On the 14th the reports of officers were submitted. The report of the treasurer was the occasion of a sensation. It shows the order is in a bankrunt condition. He accounts for the bad financial condition by the rapid decline in membership. • The treasurer recommends the abolition of milage,consolidation of offices of-secretary and treasurer and reduction of General Executive board to five members. The treasurer has handled over $1,000,600. On the 15th, Grand Master Workman Powderly and ex-Secretary Litchman presented their reports. Mr Powderly’s report waz a comprehensive and exhaustive review of the troubles, achievements and possibilities of the order. On the 17th the expulsion of TU B. Barry by the General Executive Board, for alleged irregularities, was called up and approved by a very decisive majority. The debate was warm, Mr. Powderly declaring that the assembly must choose between Barry and him.