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The Washington times., 1894-05-21
powpEsLY OUT OF THE KNIGHTS.

The report comes from Philadelphia that
ex-General Master Workman Powderly has
been expelled from the Knights OF Labor, and
the reason assigned for this action was the
participation of Mr.. Powderly in an informal
labor conference recently held in the Quaker
was that trade assemblies attached to the
Knights withdraw from the oHler and connect
themselves with the American Federation OF
Labor. 1t is further stated that majority
Mcclure, French, aud Martin, met in Boston,
and after an investigation expelled T. V.
Powderly, A. W. Wright, and P. H. Quinn in
accordance with article 81 of the constitu-
any member from advocating the withdr avail
OF any local assembly or other assembly from
the order" and who ''shall by that act stand
expelled"
The story may or not be true. If true, it
shows the danger of investing a few men
with such arbitrary power as is contained in
article 81 OF the constitution of the Knights.
Under 1t any member of the order may be ex-
PEELED whenever majority OF the executive
board so desire. No man ought to be ex-
PEELED from any organization without a fair
trial. The fact that the clause was inserted
when Powderly was in the zenith Of his
power, and possibly in accordance with his
wishes, does not mend matters a particle.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
THE COUNTRY SAYS
"ACT" TO THE SENATE

The result Of the caucus Of Republican
Senators held last Monday night was an agree
ment to fight the tariff bill at every point.
As strange as it may appear, there are grave
doubts as to the ultimate passage Of the bill
even with the amendments. Although the
Democratic party is in full control Of every
branch of the government it is not harmo-
nious party, and it seems to be utterly unable
to unite upon tariff measure. As conse-
quence the Republicans are encouraged to
believe, and do actually claim. that debate
lasting six weeks or two months will "kill
the bill"
This is very sad state Of affairs-sad in
the sense that 1t involves a continuance of the
business paralysis which must prevail as long
as the tariff is unsettled. And now the situa-
tion is further complicated by talk Of conces-
siOns to trusts and intimations OF bribery and
corruption in the Senate.
We do not credit these reports touching
upon the moral obiiquity OF Senators. but We
do believe that If the Democratic party Is not
equal to the emergency now. 1t will not have
the opportunity again for a score of years.
There is nothing more mortifying or humili-
ating to its friends than its apparent helpless
ness if not imbecility. at this critical juncture.
1t must take stand and carry out its pledges,
or else it might as well prepare for the fate
which awaits it at the hands of an outraged
and betrayed Observation-Disclosures In
dex Appeal.
''The delay in the Senate has already gone
beyond all bounds Of reason or excuse. 1t is
entailing incalculable loss and suffering upon
the people. It is menacing the country with
disaster and the Democratic party with defeat.
1t is simply scandalous that after fooling with
the tariff for nearly four months Democratic
Senators should be still wasting precious
time by juggling with it.
.'For heavens sake, do something or quit.
Let the Republicans show their patriotism by
making no opposition to revision. If they
will do this. and the Democrats get together
and agree upon some sensible programme. a
tariff bill can be passed in a week and the
country started on the highway to pros
peritv New York Herald
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
FLOODS AT JOHNSTOWN.
Water Runs in the Streets and Submerges
Outlying Farms.

Water Runs in the Streets and Submerges
Outlying Farms.
JoHNsrowN, Pa, May 2O.-The heaviest
rainstorm since the big flood of 1889 ceased
this morning. and early light disclosed flooded
stceets and all rivers high.
Merchants here worked all night getting
goods kept in cellars to highest places where
the water could not damage them. About
$3.50 worth OF timber belonging to the Cone
maugh Lumber Company broke loose and
was carried away, tearing two bridges away
and causing great damage.
Fifty feet of a stone wall along the Cone
maugh river was washed away. and crops in
the vicinity are ruined, entailing loss OF
thousands OF dollars.
Reports from Ebensburg at 10 O'Clock to-
night say that the water is covering the
streets. The reports are that the farm crops
are washed out and everything Is loss. The
water was higher last night than at any time
since the big flood.
During the storm the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad tracks were submerged, and the
trains were much delayed. Street cars were
stopped last night. At the historic stone
bridge the water was thirteen feet nine inches
high. and in Stony creek it was twelve feet.
Throughout this county and Somerset the
damage to bridges and crops is reported to be
very heavy.
Tom McFeaters, lad IS years old, was
drowned in the Conemaugh river while trying
to fide on a log.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
The World OF Labor.

Russia has $50, 000 paupers.
Liverpool has glass shingles.
London has go 900 foreigners.
Trees are felled by electricity.
France has 1900 soup kitchens.
India laborers get cents day.
America has 563, ,I91 telephones.
Lisdon has women coa! carriers.
Paper is made OF wild sunlowers.
Two men to five women are employed In
teaching in the United States.
The Queen of Corea has a woman physician
whose salary is $4,000 war.
Our total gold production in 1923 was 1.739.-
OsI ounces, yaiuCd nj 535. .95o. 600.
Niulhall says that the lie of locomotive is
usually fifteen years. and its earnings 900. 600.
Ii is proposed to supply San Francisco with
water from Lake Tahoe, 40 miles distant.
Fifteen dollars day represent the average
amount paid into every saloon in the United
States.
An Hungarian inventor claims 10 be able
to make from wood pulp OF fabric suitable
for durable clothing.
Among recert inventions is an opera glass
which can instantly be converted into Il pho
tographic camera.
Grea. Britain owns more than onc-;hird OF
the actual shipping OF the world-li.9l cut
OF u. 257 vessels.
Ar alloy thas adheres so firmly to glass
that it may be used to solder pieces together
is made by a French chemist.
Incandesrent lamps are ridiculously cheap
in Sweden. the price OF those with all voitages
up 10 125 being about 20 cents.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
The Way to Roll an Umbrella.

IF half the citizens of the world" said a
young woman who works on umbrella covers.
"only knew such simple thing as how 20
roll up an umbrella most of the umbrellas
brought to dealers to be mended would never
have needed repair says Woman's Word.
1.-The right way TO roll your umbrella is to
take hold OF the ends of the ribs and the stick
with the same hand and hold them tightly
enough TO prevent their being twisted while
the covering is being twirled around with the
other hand. Then your umbrella will be as
nicely clo ed as when you bought it, and the
only wear and tear will be on the cloth.
1T is twisting the ribs out of shape around
the stick and fastening them there that spoils
most of the umbrellas. Never hold the
umbrella by the handle alone when you roll
it up and you viii fini it will last longer and
cost less for repairs
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
pe,ter Then seiiinr nannn,.

Narcisse Nero. an Italian. for thepast eleven
months has been IL legitimate inmate OF the
Idaho penitent:ary. Nare;sse was burglar
who had been sentenced for a year. Good
behavior shortened his term one month but
when the warden notified him TO that effect
and requested him TO depart the gentleman
from Italy declined TO do any such thing. de-
clareG himself to be thoroughly satisfied with
his home. and assured the officials that it was
much more comfortable tnan any place he
had ever struck outside. When the warden
Insisted that Mr.. Nero should so. whether he
wanted to or not. the Italian said he was not
compelled to accept the months rebate on his
sentence. Governor Mcconnell coincidea
with the prisoner. and the chances are that
Mr.. Nero will remain in the abode of his
choice until his full term has expired. The
prison reformers ought TO be satisfied when
the penitentiaries ere so managed that the
prisoners prefer staying in them 10 working
for living outside.-BuiTalo Commercial.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
MARSHAL CARL BRO VINE.
Coxey's Lieutenant Is q Journalist, paintc'
CGrtoorist. HurroTist, and Lecturer,

Coxey's Lieutenant Is q Journalist, Painter.
Cartoouist Hutroris.. and Lecturer.
Marshal Carl Browne, of the Coxey CON-
monweal army, is well known on the Pacific
coast. In 1888 he published weekly illus
tra.ed paper at Los Angeles called the Cactus.
| Eight o. the sixteen pages contained reading
matter anu the other eight were devoted 10
political cartoons. most OF which he drew him.
self. The title Cactus WIS chosen 10y Browne
because ne wanted the paper 10 be singer.
The head;n Of the title page showed a poll
tician vino had fallen cn cactus while en-
deayoring TO pluck luscious pear. Browne
was represented standing by and laughing to
his hearts content as he looked ut the MOTTO:
"Don't monkey with the cactus The paper
was such singer that people got tired OF it,
and Browne suspended its publication.
Previous TO Brownies advent in Los An
geles he published the City Argus in San
Francisco. which still exists. His cartoons
in this paper gave him the title OF the Mast OF
the Pacific Coast" He disposed of the City
Argus and became associated with Denis
Kearney. the famous sand lots orator OF San
Francisco. Both devoted a large part oftheir
time to denouncing Boss Buckley, the famous
blind political autocrat OF San Francisco. In
the Presidential campaign OF 1892 Browne
drew cartoons for the San Francisco Ex-
aminer.
Browne is a native of Illinois. He went to
California twenty-three years ago. and owns
q beautiful country mouse at Calistoga. He
is of German parentage, and 46 years old.
He looks something like Buffalo Bill. His
buckskin suit and slouch hat are not novel;
ties. He wore buckskin suit while editing
the Cactus, and on chilly mornings would
don sealskin overcoat which touched the
ground.
Browne is not an ignorant man. Besides
being q cartoonist and a journalist, he is a
practical printer, humorist, painter, and
lecturer. He never wrote his Cactus edi-
torials on paper. but went to the case and set
up his matter from memory. Neither did he
read proof on any of his compositions. He
prides himself on being "clean" printer.
The same is true Of his drawings. He never
made sketch on paper first but made the
drawings on l.thographic stone.
In 1880 Browne made tour of the principal
Pacific coas. cities and exhibited historical
paintings, something like 1875 in number and
l0x15 feet each, all OF which he produced him.
self. In his lectures he gave brief descrip-
tion Of his paintings. He was dressed then
as now In o buckskin suit, high boots, and
slouch hat, with the addition of a blonde wig
with long curls. Being tall man. well pro-
portioned. the effect was very striking, and
Browne was much OF an attraction as his
paintings.
Brownies friends think that he deserves the
credit for the commonweal army instead OF
Coxey. They expect him to write book
about bis experiences. New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
A STORY OF DEAN STANLEY.

Dean Stanley. who will always be remem-
bered in connection with Westminster Abbey,
because he so loved it in all its relations,
whethe. to beauty or religion, was shy and
delicate child.
ssPrince Pitiful." his father sometimes
called him. and those who remember him as
a little boy speak with tenderness of the
''bright, ingenious child's face" the sensi-
tive and kindly spirit which informed It. He
never mastered arithmetic, and il is said Of
him that he "never quite appreciated the diff
ference between IS pence and and s pence :"
His own taste ran in the direction OF liter
ary and antiquarian research, but he was far
from looking with scorn on more practical
qualities. Some of the anecdotes connected
with his youth are very interesting as show
ing him on his everyday human side.
After the service at which he preached his
first sermon two old women were overheard
discussing the preacher.
"Well, do feel empty like" said one.
"And so do L" returned the other. "That
young man didn't give us much to feed on!''
While Stanley was dean OF Westminster one
little incident occurred which gives fleeting
glimpse of woman who will ALWAYS charm
| through her beauty and her kindlness. He
wrote:
''On the evening OF Easter eve the Princess
Of Wales came to me in a corner of the draws
ing-room with her prayer book and I went
through the communion services with her
explaining the peculiarities and the likenesses
and the differences to and from the Danish
service. She was most simple and fascinat-
ing. saw q good deal of her and can truly
say that she is as charming and beautiful a
creature as ever passed through fairy
tale''
Then he says of the Princess Beatrice:
s'The Princess offered Mrs. Bruce some
cakes Of her own making. Mrs. Bruce declined
them.
every well. then,' said the Princess. 'as
DR.. Stanley is not here shall give them to
the donkey youths Companion.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
SAFE FOR THE PRESENT.

GEORGETOWN Commercial Houses Threat
cned, but the Water Is at a StendstiIl.
For several days past the Potomac river has
been gradually making its way above the high
water mark. and for a time 1t looked as il the
city would have a repetition of the flood of
recent years.
This rise was particularly noticeable along
the river front in Georgetown, where
the water had been creeping up
inch by inch until several OF the
wharves were covered. The merchants en-
tertained no little anxiety for the safety Of
their stock and were preparing for the e:ner-
gencles.
At midnight last night the waters OF the
Shenandoah were falling. and the Potomec at
Harper's Ferry was ut a standstill.
This will have effect upon the water here.
and no more trouble is feared at present.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
REPEAL THE STATE BANK TAX.

Anent the measures now being agitated In
Congress for the repeal of the prohibitory tax
on the issues of state banks. the plutocratic
organs have raised the cry of "mad-dog!'
They assert that behind this movement is a
wildcat currency scheme, which our legisla-
tors are implored to narrowly watch. In the
terse language of the late John Covode, ''the
allegation is false and the allegators know
it,"
The repeal of the state bank tax is a prom
inent plank Of the Chicago platform. In the
opinions of many it is more important
measure than tariff reform, or any other that
has had the consideration Of Congress so far
this session.
If the repeal of the state bank tax had
promptly followed the repeal Of the Sherman
law, the relief would have been almost In
stantaneous. sound currency, ample for
all the requirements of trade, would have
been furnished the delusive silver question
would have been relegated to the realm Of
abstract theories, and tariff revision could
been completed by the deliberations of the
slow solons OF the Senate without seriously
retarding the return Of prosperity to the
country.
The masses have a stubborn conviction that
because the national banks furnish cur
rencv, for the redemption of which the
general government is pledged, and which is,
therefore, undoubtably safe, a better financial
system could not be devised.
But of what avail is it 10 the people that a
national bank note is as good as gold IL the
conditions upon which il is to be had are
such as to place it practically beyond their
reach?
The national banks from their nature grow
up in the commercial centers only The
securities upon which they are based-United
States bonds-are mostly owned by Wall
street spectators and eastern capitalists, and
their currency is controlled naturally by
these bondholders.
The national banks are said to be bursting
with money. which they are anxious to lend
at the usual rates Of interest on mortgages OF
real estate or equally good collateral securi-
ties. but they do not know the western
farmer and the southern planter individually.
The estates OF these producers may be per-
fectly solvent. Their neighbors know that
they are good for ten or twenty times the
amount they are compelled to borrow in
order to mature their crops or get their prod
ucts to market. The eastern capitalist does
no. know this, nor does he want to know it.
He only knows the value Of a legally-executed
mortgage, and will not risk his money on
anything less substantial and tangible.
Thus it has happened under the national
bank system that the West and the South
have become honeycombed with mortgages
to such an exteat that the farmers and
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Dress Reform In Grand Rapids.
[From the Detroit Free Press.l

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May 10.-A number
OF the young business men OF the town to-day
began the organization of a Knickcrhocker
club, the members of which must bind them
selves to wear knickerbockers as ;hcir every
day business garb. In addition to this
severely masculine reform the members will
will also seek to introduce innovations in
feminine attire, the articles OF agreement
stating that the cia5's purposes are ito en-
courage the wearing OF bloomer suits by
women. on the grounds of health, comfort,
and utility. To promote the wearing Of
knickerbockers as common article OF dress.
to encourage the same by precept and ex-
ample"
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
PRINTERS SAD FATE.
The Unknown Drowned Man Is Identifi,

The Unknown Drowned Man Is Identified
asJ. a. NcNerhary. Printer.
As published in yesterdays TINES. the body
of white man was found floating in the
river near tie Virginia end of the Long
bridge Saturday evening.
Yesterday the body was identified as that OF
J. A. MeNerhany. aged 36 years. compostor
who worked u. MeGill Il Wallaces printing
Office.
On Wednesday afternoon last he went fishing
alone, and rs he was subject TO epileptic fits
it is supposed that he aec.ientaliy feii in the
water.
McNerhany was single man and lived
with his parents at No. 1905 Maryland avenue
southwest He has brother who Is letter
carrier. The funera! viii be held to-day.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Eieeiug 10 the IiiIls.

LEwIsDURo, Pa. May 2o.-The superintend-
ent Of the Lewisburg and Tyrone branch Of
the Pennsylvania railroad running from here
TO Bellefont reports heavy washouts at Mill-
II on. and west OF there TO Rising Spring A
number OF bridges are gone. and the exten-
s!vc and expensive tramway construction at
Paddy mountain is all washed out. The
water is two feet higher ut CobGrn than il
was in 1882 and the people of the valley are
fleeing to the hills and rnoun:ains for safety.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
.,,be Forks OF the susouehauna,

SuSBUEY, Pa, May 20.-The north and
west branches OF the Susquehanna river unite
here. The west branch has a five-foot flood
and the north branch four A thirty-ioot
food is reported at Williamsport and Lock
Haven Oh the west branch. This flood is eX-
pected here to-nighI. Washouts on the Read
ing and Pennsylvania railroads have laid ont
passenger and freight trains. The telegraph
lines are in fair shape and nearly all are in
working order.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
A Testimonial Of Esteem
Hon. Frank w. Palmer,
1SS9-Public Printer-184
By the Employees Of the
Government Printing ONCE,
Wnshinuton n n
ANOTHER WEEKS FISHING.

The CieveIands VIII Not Be Together
Again Until Next Saturday.
The President is not expected to return to
the White House until Friday or Saturday.
Mrs. Cleveland and the children are ex-
pected to return about the same time. The
White House family will probably be reunited
on Sunday week from yesterday They will
remain al the White House for the present.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Mysterious Carrier Pigeon.

A male. mouse-colored carrier pigeon flew
into the open window in the top story of the
police headquarters building at 7.30 O'Clock
last night. In the room where the fire alarms
and telephone messages are received. Mr..
Maddox Gagged the bird. which seemed pretty
well tired out from long flight. The bird
had a small cord tied to its foot, but what
ever message II carried was torn Of.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Bald Heads Go with Big Boards.

"You'll have, bald head before many
years." said barber to customer yesterday.
"why? Well, it's very easy matter to tell.
Now, while it would be to my interest to sell
you tonics or hair restorers. tell yon that
nothing you can use will prevent you from be-
coming bald. have learned from years of
wide experience and keen observation that
when man has an extremely strong beard
he will invariably lose the hair on his head.
1t seems in these cases as if all the strength OF
the hair went into the beard. don't give
this as mere theory; I have proved to my
own satisfaction that it is true. 1t might be
put down as rule that the stronger the beard
the weaker the hair of the head"
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Five Brilliants from BaIzac.

Is not fool the one who does nothing to
Justify the good opinion he has formed Of him
self?
Not to succeed is social high treason.
The disease of our time is superiority. There
are more saints than inches
There are abysses that love cannot cross, but
It can bury itself in them.
1t is a strange thing that nearly all men Of
action incline toward fatalism, while most
thinkers incline to and believe in Providence
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
POWDERLY DENIES DISMISSAL.
Says He Did Not Advocate the Dissolving
of the X. of l..

Says He Did Not Advocate the DissoIving
of the X. of l..
SCRANTON. Pa, May 20.-T. V. Powderly
was seen at his home here tonight By an AS
sociated Press reporter, who was the first to
carry to the ex-general master workman OF
the Knights of Labor the report of his expul-
sion from that order by the general executive
committee.
Mr.. Powderly denied the truth of the re-
port, and said that the laws OF the Knights OF
Labor provide that no member can be dis
missed without being first given trial at
which to prove his innocence OF the charges
against him.
Mr.. Powderly further stated that he had not
been notified TO appear ut any trial. He said
that he had not advocated the absorption OF
the Knights of Labor by the Federation OF
Labor
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
IN LOVES ATTIC.

The attic of young Cupid's house
Visited one day;
To see the tattered bits of love
That there were stored away
For cast-off odds-and-ends Of hearts
About the place were strewn,
Like baubles Of some other days
That long ago had flown.
But yet, the withered roses thero
-Frail wreaths from Loves own tomb
Upon the dusty, mellow air
Still shed q faint perfume.
-E. r WHITE.
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
Miss Lillian Russelrs Age.

George ". Leberer, of the Casino. yester-
day received the following letter of inquiry
from Broadway wholesale firm:
'NEw YORK, May II. 1s94.-DEAR SIR
In order to decide a bet will you kindly in
form US as to the age of Miss Lillian Russell.
The bet to be decided is whether Miss Russell
is over or under 40 years OF age"
Mr.. Leberer, who is truthful while at the
same time gallant, replied with the announce
ment that Miss Russell has lately passed her
thirty-third birthday.-New York Herald,
SATURDAY.,
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
A More Important Matter.

New York Press.l
The Mate-Was that the owner Of the yacht
that you were speaking to just nowl
The Captain--Yes.
The M.-Did he come down to see whether
we had fixed her up shfcshape or not?
The C.-No; he care down to ask II the
liquors and othsx stores had been sent aboard
The Washington times., 1894-05-21
STREAMS SWELL TO RIVERS
Continued from First Page.

Pifford and Cuylerville and other points by
wagon road is cut of. The river continues
to rise at the rate of eight to twelve inches an
hour, and only lacks eighteen inches OF the
highest flood in ten years.