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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
THE MONEY ORDER SYSTEM
The European Plan to,Be Discussed at the
,e, Postal Congress. ~
What POstmaster General Wilson Said
to Director Holm on the
.f.-- Subject Recently. -

The recent visit of Director Edmond
Helm of the Universal Postal Union to
Postmass General Wilson has aroused
fresh interest in the system Of foreign
malls and their ramificatiors. One of the
subjects to be discussed at the coming pos
tai congress will be the money order sys-
tenn, which already obtains in most of the
European countries.
Postmaster General Wilson mas informed
Mr.. Holm that the United States will prob
ably not be willing to join this system. but
1t is possible that something may neverthe-
less be done to bring about a more sys-
tematic exchange of money orders than
now exists.
Money Order Exchange.
There are two systems of money order
exchange in vogue in the world known as
the list and the card systems. All the
United States conventions are under the
list system, while the postal union plan is
that of the card.
By the list method all money orders
drawn here on a foreign country go first to
an exchange office in the United States,
where they are listed. Then they go to a
central office in the country on which the
order Is drawn, where they are checked of
and stamped and forwarded to the town
where payment is to be made. The books
of each country can thus be easily kept
end balanced.
By the card system a postmaster in one
country draws directly on one in another
country. and his order goes directly with
out passing through any central exchange
office.
Would Not Work Well Here.
The United States postal authorities say
that while this plan works well enough in
Europe, where the distances are short and
the international money order offices few,
1t would cause great trouble when extended
across the ocean to America. In addition
to the difficulties arising from the differ
eEces Of Language, there is the danger of
frauds, which might not be discovered until
weeks after they were Committed, Mhen.<it.
would he too late to Capture .he criminals.
1t Is for such reasons that the United States
has followed the course. of Great Britain
and all the Eng.ish-speakinsr countries and
colonies of the world, aud steadily refused
to join In any money o.der exchange other
than through the exchange offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
FIGHTING IN FORMosA.
The Black Flags Attack the Japanese
Troops.

The black FIaEa Attack the Japanese
Troops.
HONG KONG, July fS.-A large force Of
Black Flags recently attacked the japanese
troops at Tokoham, Island of Formosa,
and fought with desperate courage. The
Japanese were only saved from defeat by
the superior discipline of their troops
But they were finally compelled to retreat
before the onslaught of the Chinese. When
these advices left the island the Black
Flags were advancing to attack Teckham
and another battle was imminent.
Sad News for q Father.
LONDON. July 1S.-When the chief stew
ard of the National line steamer France.
now on his way to New York on board that
vessel reaches the United States, he will
receive terrible news. His sons Robert
Coombs. thirteen years old. and Nathaniel
Coombs, eleven years old, murdered their
mother at Plaistow, an eastern suburb OF
London, on July s. The boys stabbed her
while she was asleep and kept the body for
nine days in the house in which the crime
was committed. When the remains Of the
unfortunate woman were discovered the
two boys were playing cards. The only
reason given by the lads for their crime is
that Mrs. Coombs whipped the youngest Of
them.
An Apology.
LONDON, July 1s.-The newspaper which
first published the allegation that Willie
Sims, Richard ". Croker's colored Jockey, had
driven a horse to death in a race against
time from Newmarket to Cambridge and
back, has apolog zed to Messrs. Croker and
Sims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
THE MILLERs' PROTEST.
Secretary Doe to PERSONAL
Investigate. the Case

Assistant Secretary Doe to Personally
Investigate, the Case.
AS a res lit of the protests of the nillers
along the Fox river, Wisconsin, against the
action of the army engineer officers In cut
ting off their water supply and thereby
closing down their mills, Assistant Secre-
tary of War Doe left Washington today
for Wisconsin to personally investigate the
subject. The government has spent much
money OH this river with the sole purpose
of improving the navigation, for no appro-
priation could have been made in the river
and ,iarbor bill for any other purpose, such,
for instance, as furnishing water power for
private milling establishments. 1t is the
intention Of Assistant Secretary Doe to in
quire into the extent of the commerce of
the Fox river and to see how far the gov
ernment works have improved navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Sewer Brick.

Bids were opened today for furnishing
the District with sewer brick. There were
two bids, one from John Miller and the
ether from VIM H. West.
Bids Opened.
Bids were opened by the Commissioners
today for building a truck house on NJ
street northwest, at its intersection with
New York avenue. The bidders were: ].
025; M. Dunn, $1,000; w. A. Kimmell,
so, 1888; C. r. Monroe, s9,9S7: Peter Nc
Cartney, $3.50; Brigham & Lowe, 5000;
w. w. Winfree, s9,366.G4: D. F. Mockabee
$9,074; j. r. Young, 50, 767; w. F. Mcclure,
$i1 200; Darby & Davis, 5000. The con-
tract will be awarded to Peter Mccartney.
The Anderson Furnace.
of garbage is left to the contractor the
was stated by the legal representative of
the contractor today at the hearing given
by the Commissioners to the representa-
tives of the Anderson furnace A small
model of the furnace was exhibited, and a
minute description of the operation of dis
posing of the garbage given by VIM
Cranch Mcintyre
Street Extension.
The Commissioners have Incorporated in
q letter to the highway commission all of
the changes recommended by them from
time to time in the plans of the first section
as submitted by them some time ago. A
map is inclosed showing the sections af-
fected by the changes. together with the ad-
ditions substitutions and obliterations IS
recommended.
Two Appointments.
The Commissioners today appointed Jos.
A. Englehart and S. L. Cooper officers of
the first class on the police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
A TRAIN FALLS FIFTY FEET.

Tyvcnty-Four Freight Cars Break
Through a Bridge.
A Santa Fe freight train bound from
Denver to Colorado Springs fell through
bridge just south of Monument, Col,
at II o'clock yesterday morning, killing
three persons. fatally injuring three and Sc
riously injuring fifteen others.
There were twenty-four cars in the train
loaded with stone, lumber and timber. The
bridge gang, consisting of twenty men,
were working under the north end of the
bridge. The train passed over them and
was nearing the other side, when the tim
bers gave way and the train went through
into the gulch, fifty feet below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
The Star Ont of Town.

THE EVENING STAR will be sent
by mail to any address in the United
States or Canada for sncn period as
may be desired at the rate Of fifty
cents per month. 9
UBut all such orders must be ac-
companied by the money, or the
paper cannot be sent, as no ac-
counts are kept with mail subscrip-
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
An Al1-Day Deluge.

PEORIA, ILL.,, July 1s.-The worst rain
storm in recent years swept Peoria yester-
day, rain falling nearly the entire day.
From o'clock until 1890 it resembled a
into rapids. At East Peoria Joe Summers
fell into a small creek and was swept away
His body was recovered after the water
subsided. Railroads all suffered from Sc
we're shouts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
The Michigan Strikers.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ISHPEMING, July 1s.-Over 1000 strik-
ing miners paraded the streets this morn
ing. with three brass bands. and bearing
banners announcing their demands. Guards
have been stationed at each mine shaft by
the strikers, and any attempt to resume
work will be a signal for a big row. Opera
tors of steam shovels, who did not join In
the strike, will not resume work without
protection of regiment of militia Only
pumps are working at Ishpeming and Ne
gaunee, Mich. The mining companies have
a strike clause in their contracts relieving
them Of responsibility for non-fulfllment
of contracts The curtailment of shipments
may thus cause rise in price of ore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Settlers will Not Lose.

In speaking today Of the shortage Of ex-
Receiver Meade Of the Marquette. Mich.
land office, Commissioner Lamoreux Of the
general land Office said that there was not
the least danger of any settler losing his
land by Meade's Irregularities. The fact
that the shortage existed was discovered a
year ago, and Meade removed from office,
but the work of ascertairing the exact
amount of the shortage was a slow one. 1t
is now known to be $2,516, and suit has
been ordered brought against his bonds
men for the amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
CUBA'S HOPE.
The Sympathy Of America is Hall.
Her Battle.

Tne SympHtny UI AHeF1c1 II 1HHIf1
Her Battle.
NEW YORK, July 1S.-Gen. Manuel Cal
var, who fought during the last revolution
in Cuba, arrived last evening from La
Guayra, Venezuela. He said to a reporter:
II believe with the leaders of the revo-
luton that the time has come for a de-
cisive struggle. We have the sympathy of
the American people, and with that on our
side half the battle Is won. I shall confer
with the leaders in this city and place my
services at their disposal. Never before In
the efforts to throw off the Spanish yoke
have the Cubans made such progress as
they have attained in the present fight.
Il know that the autonomist party, which
favors home rule is disgusted with Spain,
and the leaders expressed the sentiment of
the party when they declared that their
ST pport should be cast in favor of the
Cubans. Even the liberal Spaniards are
impressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
a STATE BANK TAN.

Its COnstitutiOna11ty to BE Tested In
the Supreme Court.
The case of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' National Bank of Pittsburg agt.
the state of Pennsylvania has been ap-
pealed to the United States Supreme Court
from the Pennsylvania supreme court. The
question involved is the constitutionalty
of the state bank tax act, and the case is
considered a test one The papers filed
represent that there are 1876 national banks
in the state of Pennsylvania, the market
value of whose stock is S12S, ,O00 600. which
will be affected by the decision in the pres
ent case when rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
The Railway Conference.

KENILWORTH INN, Asheville, N c.,
July 1s.-The third session of the Southern
Railway and Steamship Association con-
vened this morning, and Immediately re-
sume5 discussion of the changes in the as
sociation agreement for the ensuing year
along lines suggested by Mr.. ST. John and
others. This will occupy the time of men,
bcrs about all OF today. The discussion
promises to be heated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Successful Armor Plate Tests.

Tho news oy cable that the srmor plate
supplied to the Russian government by the
Bethlehem iron works has successfully
passed the acceptance tests in Russia was
fully expected here. The plate is nickel
steel, not treated by the Harvey process
The Russian tests offer from our own, in
that they fire at the plate a number Of
shells from small caliber gun, and to pass
the plate must not crack or show more
than limited pehetr ton. On the whole
the test Is not so sever as our own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
To Sell the R0nd.

PORTLAND, Oreg.. July 1s.-Judge Bel
linger has signed the decree ordering the
foreclosure of the consolidated mortgage
of the Oregon Short Line and Utah North
ern and a sale of the road. The Cecree
must be concurred in by Judge Sannorn Of
st. Paul and Judge Merritt. OF Utah before
the road can be sid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Condition of the Treasury.

Today's statement Of the condition Of
the treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance, $3.50 69S. $50; gold reserve. $1O6 sO7, ,9O5;
net silver, $29,9s0, 600; net silver of 1870,
% cents; United States notes in the treas
ury, s22.OSs,712; treasury notes of 1880.
$50, CSC. .314. Total receipts-This day. 81, ,223, :
516; this month, $17,442 16I. Total expendi-
tures-This day, $4,000; this month. $780,
S69, 600,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Tried to Kill the Family.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 1S-Alonzo
Mayors shot and instantly killed his wife
last night and attempted to kill his sister
in-law, Mrs. Irving Linson, and her hus-
band. Afterward he shot himself and in
flicted a fatal wound. His sister-in-law es-
capped without injury, but her husband re-
ceived a wound from which he may die
Jealousy was the cause of the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
The Entombed Miners.

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich, July 1S.-No
positive information as to the safety of the
ertombed miners at the Pewabic can be
given. Slow progress is being made
through the mass of ore, broken timbers
and rocks and work is being much delayed
by continued falling of ore. A miner en-
ployed In the rescue all night says no sig
rails were lad with the room in which the
men are, and he is of the opinion that all
but three were killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
JOHN MORLEY DEFEATED.
A Serious Misfortune to the Liberal
Party.

A Serious Misfortune to the Liberal
Party.
LONDON, July 1S.-The liberals received
the news of another serious defeat today
when it was announced that Mr.. John
Morley, who was chief secretary for Ire
land under the Rosebery government, had
been defeated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, where
both the conservative candidates were sue
cessful. The result OF the election was as
follows: C. F. Hammond. conservative.
Il, 2,SS3; w. D. Cruddas, conservative. 12170;
John Morley. liberal. 11,S02; ]. Craig, hb-
eral, LISA; F. Hamill, tabor, 1902. At the
election of 1892 there was only one con-
servative candidate opposed to two nber-
ais, and the total conservative vote then
was Is. .s23, to 25.053 polled during the eiec-
ton just ended. gain Of IL go votes for
the conservatives. Mr.. Morley, in 1892
polled IL .905 votes and when he was re-
elected in the same year on taking offlce
as chief secretary for Ireland, he polled
1292S votes consequently he received l.126
votes less yesterday thar he did when re-
elected in 1892.
The defeat of Mr.. Morley has caused a
great sensation throughout Great Britain.
After the result of the election was an
nounced, Mr.. Morley, in a speech at New
castle, said: ''Ttis is one of the most tre-
mendcus battles ever fought in any British
We have been defeated. But we have be-
fore shown that We knew how to bear tri-
umph with moderation, and / hope we
shall show that we know how to bear de-
feat with cheerful courage" (Cheers.)
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr..
Morley paid tribute to the fairness of his
opponents in the contest, and thanked his
supporters for their efforts during the CAM
paign.
The Result.
At o'clock this afternoon the following
was the result of the elections: Conserva-
tives, 2SS; unionists, 43; total. 296. Liberals,
20; McCarthyites, "a; Parnellites, 6; labor.
2; total, 112.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
SILVER CONFERENCE.
No Decision Yet to Undertake a Cam.
pnign Next Year.

pnign Next Year.
CHICAGO. July 1S.-The executive COM
mittee appointed by the recent silver con-
vention at Memphis met in conference here
today with the members of the Bimetallio
League, with ex-Congressman Sibley as
chairman. The issue discussed was the ad-
visibility of separate political action in the
campaign next year. but no definite action
was decided upon, and it was expected that
another meeting will be held tomorrow.
Among those present today were ]. II.
Goodwin of Memphis Charles Coffin OF
Arkansas. J. O. Ralphsnyder of West vir-
ginia, Secretary Ackler Of Nashville, Gen.
A. J. Warner of Ohio. A. w. Rucker Of
Colorado and ex-Judge H. w. Miller OF
Chicago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Killed in n Collision,

MARINE CITY, Mich, July 1s.-Last
night the tug Torrent collided with an un-
known schooner, and the captain of the
Torrent, Ralph Hackett of Detroit. one of
the best-known captains on the lakes, and
the watchman, David Canary of Port HUI
ron, were killed, and one wheelsman,
young man from this city, John Cattanach,
Is missing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
West Point Cadets Appointed.

Cadet appointments to the Military Acad-
emy have been issued to Wayne Mel Walk
er, Butler, Pa; VIM. A. ShalIenberger (al-
ternate). Rochester, Pa; Geo. D. Borup,
st. Louis, Mo-: R. NJ Snyder, Canton, Ill, ;
Geo. H. Baird, Chicago, Ill.,; Fred. H. Phil
lips, jr., Chattanooga, Tenn; Robt. B.
Steward (alternate). Chattanooga, Tenn. !;
N. H. Manion, New Orleans, La.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
DIR. CrnigIenIs Estate,

As the executors of the estate of the late
Rev. James G. Craighead the American
Security and Trust Company and Alexan-
der T. Britton today filed an inventory of the
personal estate. placing its value ut s76,-
b30.74. The moneys belonging to and the
debts due the estate amount to sl5,25S. 49,
of which the sum of $f1, ,74O Is said to con-
sist of desperate notes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
The Government Has Not Assented
to a State Funeral.
MR.. JOHN MORLEY DEFEATED
The Conservatives Have I84 Ma
jority SO Far.
FIG HTING IN FORMosA

SOFIA, July 1s.-M. stambouloff, who
was murderously assaulted by four men
while returning home from the Union Club
on Morday right died at 9:35 this morning
without having uttered a word since 10
O'Clock last night. when the death struggle
began. All hope Of the ex-premier's re-
covery was abandoned last evening, when II
was noticed that meningitis had super
vened and thereafter the sufferer did not
recognize any one.
A catafalque is being prepared upon which
tie remains will lie in state. The ampu-
tated hands of the murdered man have been
preserved in alcohol The interment will
take place on Saturday. The government
has not yet proposed to give the remains of
NJ. Sambouloff a state funeral
The widow Of the deceased statesman has
received many kilograms of coincidence
from high personages in different parts of
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
ProbabIe LynchtnR.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., July 1s.-An un-
confirmed report reached here last night
that Nebraska vigilantes entered the region
south Of here ard captured four alleged
cattle thieves. The captured men were
taken in a westerly direction, and 1t Is be-
lieved they have been lynched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Government Receipts Today.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s312,712 Government receipts:
From internal revenue, s4s7. .4sO; customs,
$67 O2S; miscellaneous, $60, ,0O3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
Fourth-class ro.tmasters.

Twcnty-nine fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today, twenty-five Of whom
were to fill vacancies caused by deaths or
designations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18

tge proof Of fee puooins is
II 8e eating Hesferoay's
Star oenfatnes 36 columns
Of aoeerfisemenfs, mace up
Of 63S separate announce
n,<Nfs. t8ese aoeerfisers
fous6f pa8hetfy-nsf merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
(,utrO of Gold.

NEW YORK. July 1S.-The steamship
Normannie, which sails today, will take
$4,000 gold, shipped by Nesslage, Colgate
G. Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The Ball no question makes ofAyes and Noe'
But Right or Left as strikes the Player goes
And He that tossed you down into the
Field
lie knows about 1t all-HE Knows-HE
Knows -[khayyam,
Marriage license; Patrick Sulli.
van Of Louisville, Kas., and Mary
Callahan Of Chapman.
e. N. Miller, today shipped his
goods to Kansas City where he is now
located in the threshing machine bus
mess, He and family left at noon
for their new home.
Two Rosebank news items: John
Morgan who has been sick with fever
il almost well again. The wolf hunt
was not a success. No wolves were
caught, but one horse was injured.
.~------.----.-----.s
Glimpse Bros. have received theil
sample 1895 Gold Crank Falcon
bicycle. 1t is q beauty and cannot
but be one Of the lightest and most
servicable wheels We predict fol
this popular wheel long list Of
riders. Its weight, makeup and
proportions are uncxcelled. Call al
the Office Of the Pacific and U. S
Express Cos. and see this --latest
triumph Of mechanical skill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
NAVARRO.

b. +. Peters, who was called Il
Pennsylvania by the death Of bis
father, is expected home in a few
days.
+. +. Kimmerly is helping in the
store during the absence OF Mr.
Peters.
Geo. Bostwick is the new president
of the North Logan literary society.
Miss Marshall, of Newbern, spent
Sunday with friends in this vicinity.
The quarterly council meeting Of
the Dunkard church was held here
Saturday. Through the untiring
efforts Of Rev. j. d. Trostle money
enough was raised to pay of the
church debt Of $500, fence the Gene
terry and still have small surplus in
the treasury. The church is now on
a firm basis and It's members have
abundant cause for rejoicing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14

The court was called promptly at
3 o'clock this morning.
The case Of Logan W. Holmes, an
appeal case from the justice court,
at which time Logan got judgment,
was called. 1t is over a horse that
belonged to Logan that died while in
Holmes possession. The case was
for damages. The judge reversed the
decision Of the lower court in favor
of the defendant. Claude Williams, "a
witness, failed to appear and an at
tachment was issued for him. He
was let off on payment Of the costs.
Hoffman VS.. Hallam, the celebrated
Lantz farm case, is on trial this
afternoon, also before the Judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-02-14
wooDB1NE.

John Rholof died al his home FRI
day. The funeral services were held
at the German Lutheran church Mon.
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
VIM. Knuth's mother died Satur.
day.
T. A. Smith went TO Kansas
City with a car load OF hogs Friday
Messrs. Tonkin ard Nichols, o.
Hope, did business in Wooibinc,
Monday.
Grand View school closed u five
months term Tuesday.
A very successful educational meet.
ing was held in the NJ. \, church
Friday evening. J. $. Robbins, as
chairman, occupying the pulpit, The
interest he took in the education oil
children showed his ability. Prof.
Shirk came down from Abilene to
assist.
Mrs. David Gugler's sister returned
from junction City Friday,
John Fengcl returned home Sat
urday.
0. W. Folsom il home from To.
peka.
q. G.. Gillctt went to Abilene Sat
day,
j. $. Robbins entertained few
friends at cards Thursday.