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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
General Gary Greatly Interested in a
Scheme for Its Establishment.
PLEASED WITH CANADA'S SYSTEM
viii Urge Favorable and Speedy
Legislation.
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED

Postmaster General Gary is greatly in
terested in the scheme for establishing
postal savings bank system, and is getting
facts about the workings of such systems
in foreign countries He has just received
from the postmaster general of Canada
full explanation of the system adopted
there, and is most favorably impressed
with the system in vogue there. He has re-
ceived letters in regard to the system from
prominent men all over the country and
farmers, especially as banking facilities
for the latter are extremely limited. Saw
ings banks in connection with the post Of
fees, therefore, it is thought, would be of
great benefit to them especially.
The New Zealand Post and Telegraph
Guide, published at Wellington, New Zea-
land, containing the rules and regulations
of the postal savings bank system as ap-
piled there, has just been received by the
Postmaster General In that country de-
posits of one shilling, or any multiple of
one, may be made at any post office saw
ings hank. Interest is allowed to each de-
positor at the rate of 312 per cent per an
mum, when the balance at the credit of his
account does not exceed f2OO, and at the
rate of 3 per cent when it exceeds that
amount; but no interest is allowed on more
than $500. The calculation is made from
the first day of the calendar month next
pound has been deposited up to the last
day of the calendar month preceding the
day on which the money is withdrawn.
The interest due to each depositor is cal
culated to the 31st of December in each
year. and is then added to and becomes
part of the principal due the depositor.
Upon opening an account the depositor is
required to furnish his or her Christian
name or forename, and surname, and occu-
PATTON. and residence, and must also sign
a declaration to the effect that he or she
is not directly or indirectly entitled to any
sum or sums standing in his or her name or
names of any other person or persons in
the books Of the post Office savings bank
unless it be as trustee of another person. or
as a member of friendly other society,
and consent must also be given by the de-
pcsitor for the amounts to be managed ac-
cording to the regulations of the post
Office bank. 1t is required that such a
declaration must be witnessed by the post
master or by some person known to him,
or by a justice of the peace.
The Postmaster General will decide upon
good individual features of each system in
vogue throughout the world, and will en-
body them sin his coming annual report
and will request that favorable action be
taken as soon as possible. 1t is thought
most of the details will be copied from the
Canadian system though there are a num-
Der OF others which are considered excel
lent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
FLIGHT OF ORAKZAIS
Colonel Abbott Defeats l,500 Insur-
gent Tribesmen at Doaba.
MULLAH THREATENS SHA BKADAR
British Continue to Concentrate
Troops on Afghan Frontier.
SERIOUS FIGHTING IMMINENT

SIMLA, September 2.-Colonel Abbott
with two guns and squadron of the 18th
Bengal Lancers and the 1st Regiment
of Sikhs. has attacked 1880 of the enemy
at Doaba, on the road from Hangu to
Thull. The Orakzais fled, the cavalry fail
ing to cut off their retreat.
Serious Fighting Imminent.
BOMBAY, September 2.-The centers ot
interest along the frontier this morning
are Hangu and Shabkadar, where serious
fighting is imminent
The I'd Regiment of Gourkhas with Brig
adler General Yeatman-Biggs and his staff,
has arrived at Hangu. There the camp,
which was open and scattered has been
transformed into a defensible position, sur
rounded by sheltered trenches and breast
works of earth bags. The camp has also
been well supplied with stores and am
munitiCn- According to reliable reports
there are 10000 hostile OrakZais on the
hills surrounding Hangu. General Yeat-
man-Biggs has with him mountain bat
terry. the Royal Irish Regiment and five
native regiments.
The 18th Bengal Lancers and the 9th
Field Battery are at Shipwari, to cut off
the retreat of the enemy.
Mullah Threatens ShabI<adar.
Advices from Shabkadar say that the
Haddah Mullah is treatening the front of
that place, where the enemy has col
lected in great numbers. Colonel Mills,
who is in command at Shabkadar. has at
his disposal the 10Th Punjab Infantry. the
39th Gourkhas. the 18th Bengal Lancers,
a battery of field artillery and wing of the
Somersetshire Light Infantry. The bal
ance of the Somersetshire Regiment and
the 26th Punjab Infantry are on their way
to reinforce Colonel Mills at Shabkadar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
REPAIRS TO THE CAPITOL.
What Has Been Done During tn,
Past Year.


The Secretary of the Interior has re-
ceived the annual report for the last fiscal
year OF Edward Clark, architect of the
Capitol. 1t is accompanied by the report
of Prof. s. H. Woodbridge, heating and
ventilating engineer, upon the improve
ment of the ventilating system Of the Sem
ate wing of the Capitol.
The report states that the most impor-
tant work in connection with the annual
repairs to the Capitol has been the paint
ing and general renovation Of the commit
tee rooms and corridors throughout the
building. During the present recess of
Congress the temporary rooms under the
rotunda, constructed for the accommoda-
tion of the Library of Congress, will be
removed and the crypt will be put in its
original condition. which will include light
ing by electricity and painting to CORE
spond with the passageways leading to 1t.
The steam heating apparatus and the ven
tilation of the Supreme Court room have
teen greatly improved, and the improve
ment in the ventilation of the Senate is
recounted.
Architect Clark recommends an improve
ment to the ventilation of the hall of rep
resentatives Dy a reconstruction of the
House floor ard galleries in manner SIM
liar to that of the Senate, and the substi-
tuition in the galleries of the House of
tuition of electric for steam operation of
ventilating fans is included, and recon-
mendation is made for a new dynamo and
engine of 1850 amperes to meet the re-
quirements of such change. The recon-
mendaticn of ventilating chairs for the
gallery to take the place of the present
benches is made in consequence of the
general satisfaction derived by their use
in the Senate gallery, where overcrowding
has been prevented.
An additional water supply for the Cap
tol and filtering plant sufficiently large
to care for the water used in drinking
fountains and for bathing purposes are rec
commended. AS soon as the joint commit
tee on the library decides upon the proper
historical event to be commemorated in
fresco in the frieze of the Iotunda that
work will be completed and the scaffold-
ing will be removed. The architect speaks
of the satisfactory results obtained from
the electric lighting of the Capitol and
grounds.
In the accompanying report Of Prof.
Woodbridge recommendations are made
for further improving the ventilation of
the Supreme Court room and for prevent
ing the chimneys of the Capitol from
smoking.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
RUMORED DROWNING.
John ID. Baird Said to Have Lost His
Life in the Canal.

A report was received this afternoon at
the office of the superintendent of the con-
struction of the new city post office that
Mr.. John B. Baird, the chief clerk of that
office, had been drowned in the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal above Cabin John bridge.
ana that Undertaken Birch of West WASH
ington had been sent for to get the body
The late hour of the receipt of the report
prevented personal investigation of the sad
rumor by Star reporters in time for a pub
hcation of the facts in today's paper, and
when the telephones were had recourse to
the remarkable fact was developed that
neither Cabin John Bridge Hotel nor Glen
Echo, resorts where thousands of WASH
lrgtonians congregate daily and nightly
had telephone or other quick means OF
communication with the city.
Undertaken Birch had not returned to
ms establishment, and IL was not known
there where ne was. Nothing could be
stated by those in charge of his place
about the rumored drowning of Mr.. Baird
ana consequently his friends and associ-
ates at the new city post office and else
where were in a state of uncertainty that
Was anything but pleasant.
MI baird was a native of Georgia about
forty-five years old, and had a wife and a
Cdusnter, the latter a girl of about eigh-
teen years He was a large, portly man.
Oh pleasant disposition and great good
humor. He had held his position as chief
clerk for about two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
FINAL TEST OF AIR MOTOR
The Commissioners to Subject the System to
Rigid Scrutiny.

There will be still another test of the
air motor before the Commissioners give
out their. final verdict as to its adoption.
The return of Engineer Commissioner
Black reopens the subject, and now, it is
stated, he has ordered another test. This
last test (for 1t Is no secret there will be
no otheD will be complete. The company
will be required to charge a car and run
1t certain distance, which represents
the distance from one charging station
to another. 1t Is not the purpose Of the
Commissioners. it Is said, to compel the
company to run train over the entire
route before re-charging 1t. but to per-
NIT, If they adopt the system. the loca-
tion of charging stations along the line
at certain intervals.
Capt. Black Discusses System.
During the absence of Commissioner
Black he has investigated the air motor
system in New York. and is loaded with
information.
1T is difficult problem" he said to a
reporter or The Star this afternoon, "and
one which calls for the most careful con-
sideration. On the enc hand you have the
interests of the public to guard, and on the
other the rights Of the railroad company
me ar motor is. in my opinion. stlil an
conditions Personally, believe in the un-
derground electric system
notice that the big New York syndi-
cate has adopted the Underground trolley
as means of propulsion for its cars" OBJ
served the reporter.
yes. l know all about that, but was un-
able to find out what actuatcd them in such
q conclusion. Those gentlemen evidently
looked into the matter very carefully be-
fore making up their minds
II have not had an -ooportunity as vet to
examine the last report Of our expert, whom
the lexington road sent to N0w York. The
first chance get viii he devoted to this
report, and then shall decide about this
last test as well as the conditions to gov
ern it, T. ry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
THAT FRANCO-RUSSIAN ALLIANCE.
May Result in Closer Commercial In
tcrcOurae RetNeen the Two Nations

May Result in Closer Commercial In
tcrcourse between the Two Nations.
PARIS, September 2.-The minister of
commerce, NJ Boucher, is quoted, in an
interview printed by the Gaulois today, as
saying that the governments of France an
Russia are anxious to make every effort
compatible with their economic interests
to develop commercial intercourse between
the two countries.
Continuing, NJ. Boucher said he did not
entertain the least hope that Russia would
abandon her protective policy, as the chief
object of Russia was to draw capital into
the empire, and that policy had been
crowned with success. many French, Swiss,
Belgian and other manufacturers having
established works in Russia. On the Other r
hand, the aim of France was to encourage
exports. Where large government contracts
could be obtained, French influence had
succeeded in obtaining them. For instance.
contracts had recently been obtained to
contruct eighty locomotives for Russia and
to build new bridge over the Neva The
minister added that Individual enterprise
must still exert itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
APPLY TO THE COMMISSION.
InfOrmn tiOn About Civil Service Ex.
aminntiOns Given Freely.

The civil service commission is much an
noyed~by the operations of a number of
individuals and bureaus claiming to have
special information of value to applicants
for government offices and special facili-
ties in preparing them for civil service ex-
aminations. Many letters are now reaching
the commission from applicants in different
parts of the country inquiring whether
these claims are genuine. Special pains
are being taken to call attention to the fact
that the pamphlet Of instructions and the
examination schedules, which are furnished
gratis by the government to all applicants,
contain all the Information about the times
and places of examination, the methods of
marking papers, certifying eligibles and
the prospect of securing appointments, and
also sample examination questions.
mo person." says the commission in an
announcement, has any information of
importance to applicants concerning ex-
aminations which cannot be obtained with
out cost from the commission. All claims
to the contrary. therefore, are misrepresen-
tations. Letters in regard to examinations
ami other business Of the commission
should not be addressed to members OF
Congress, or other persons not connected
with the commission, as this only causes
delay and does not assist the applicant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
INTERPRETING THE TARIFF
The Attorney General Still Considering Sec
ton %.
Collection of Discriminating Duties
partment Regarding Duties.

The Attorney General is Gevoting mucn
of his time this week to the preparation OF
lis decision of the question involved In
the Interpretation of section % CT the
tariff law relating to discriminating duties
He is exhausting all the authorities and
carefully weighing all the arguments. 1t
is not probable that the decision will be
ready until next Monday. Mr.. Mckenna
had not yet decided whether the present
decision will cover all the controverted
questions involved in the section that have
been referred to him. and there seems to
be strong probability that the forthcom-
irg decision will not decide the question
raised as to whether the omission of the
words "act of Congress from the present
section repeals section 1928 of the Revised
Statutes, thereby imposing the 10 per cent
discriminating duty on goods imported In
vessels of countries not exempt by express
treaty stipulation. If not, 1t will be COW
cred IT. some future decision.
Assistant Secretary Howell has instruct
ed the collector at New York to suspend
the collection of dIscrimina Ting duties un-
der section % of the new tariff law pend
ing the decision of the Attorney General
These instructions were issued when 1t
was a5certained that the collector at New
York had been collecting these discriminate
ing duties on goods from Canada.
that cod oil imported from Newfoundland
and used only for tanning or dressing
chamois leather, being fish oil, Is not ex-
empt from duty under paragraph 56S of
the new tariff law, but is subject to duty
of cents per gallon under paragraph A.
The Treasury Department has decided in
the case of some plaster casts imported in
the Britannia in July for the art museum of
Southampton. N. Y, that the casts are not
entitled to exemption from duty as works
of art intended for public institutions. The
Southampton institution, though at present
open to the public, is private institution
and can be closed at any time.
The Treasury Department has informed
the collector of customs at Detroit that the
department would follow previous rulings
and hold that opera glasses, certain lenses
and oculistS outfits and instruments are
not philosophical instruments within the
meaning of paragraph 475 of the new tariff
law.
The Treasury Department has decided in
reply to an inquiry from the collector of
customs at Detroit that domestic distilled
liquors bottled in bonded warehouses, under
the new bottling act, when imported back
into this country are liable to a duty equal
to the internal revenue tax, and that sec
ton q of the new tariff law, which pre-
scribes that articles manufactured in
bonded warehouses and exported pursuant
to law shall be subject to the same
rate of duty as If originally imported is
not apnlfcable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

President Mckinley PurpOscly DOdged
the Cleveland Blow Out.

Special Dispatch to The Evening star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. September 2.-The
commander of the revenue cutter Andrew
johnson, Capt. C. E. Benham, made a
statement today which throws consider
able light on the alleged snub President
Mckinley gave this city when he came
fere from Buffalo.
The Andrew Johnson is the flagship of
the Ohio naval reserve, and was to have
net the yacht Comanche with the presi-
Dental party aboard. Capt. Benham says
Senator Hanna ard the President knew
the Cleveland people were waiting to give
tEem warm reception.
He said: I'VE came alongside the Com
anche at am. The President and Sena-
tor Hanna had just awakened. Senator
Hanna came out and spoke to Capt. Pond
and myself We asked him to steam out
into the lake and come back so that the
Cleveland people could meet him.
We told Senator Hanna that a big
demonstration had been arranged He
said: We cannot 90 that, it's nearly
breakfast time and we want to leave the
yacht at once. TIE President is getting
very tired of this demonstration busi-
ness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
M PO RT ANT CHANGES
New Superintendent for the Street Cleaning
Department.
Other Changes Made I'm the Same Line
Major Davis Made Chief
Clerk.

For some time past the Commissioners
have been considering the advisability of
making several changes in the street and
alley cleaning department, with a view of
lettering the service
Late yesterday afternoon the changes
were made. Warner Stutler the chief clerk.
is promoted to the position of superintend-
ent. vice A. G. Mckenzie, who is reduced
to the position of inspector, vice Thomas
Quantrell, dismissed. Major A. II. s. Davis.
clerk in the assessors office. is promoted
to the position of chief clerk, and o. II.
Herring. recently dropped from the rolls
of the assessors office, is reinstated to the
position held by Major Davis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

Warner Stutler, the new superintendent
of street and alley cleaning, was born in
Doddridge county, West Virginia, thirty
nine years ago. He was educated i'm the
public schools about his home and later
took course i'm Goodman's Business Col
lege of Knoxville. Tenn.
He came to Washington in 1889, and first
served the general government as clerk in
the pension office. When the work gave
out he was appointed to an humble posi-
ton in the street cleaning service, and
gradually, by his own perseverance and
close attention to duty, rose to the posi-
ticns of inspector, chief clerk and finally
superintendent.
He is a strong advocate of hand sweep
ing, and promises by his long connection
with the office to give the city a good, in
telligent administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
DEBS IN FIGHTING HUMOR.
Leader of Social Democracy AnxfOu
for war-Lauds Anarchy.

Lehder OF SOCIAL DemOcrncy AnXfOuN
for war-Lauds Anarchy.
ST. LOUIS, September 2.-Eugene v.
Debs spoke for one hour last night to 500
people assembled at National Hall, under
the auspices of the social democracy. He
said: THE Supreme Court of the United
States is breeder of revolution and a few
more injunctions will see all of us walking
side by side and fighting for the cause of
humanity. l am anxious; L am ready. The
time is ripe, and it is coming surely"
The speaker then lauded the anarchists
who were hanged at Chicago, and said that
some day his wife may mourn his loss as
did the widows of those four men,
They are martyrs, and the time will
come when the world will pay tribute to
their names and memories" he added Mr..
Debs then launched into an attack upon
capital and capitalists, and asserted that
1t was his purpose to dispossess them of
labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
KILLED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Eccentric Bachelor of Sam Fraucfsco
Loses His Life.

Eccentric Bachelor of Sam Fraucfsco
Loses His Life.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, September q
Henry Windell, an eccentric money lender
and furniture broker, whose life for the
past many years has been one long chapter
OF trouble with pretty women. was last
evening thrown from his buggy and in
stantly killed. Windell lived all alone at 4
Burritt place, in house jealousy protected
from intrusion by a trellis fence and barb
ed wire. He was a bachelor, over sixty
years OF age and reputed to be very
wealthy.
Windell went out for a drive yesterday
with young lady. Miss Constance Kohl. a
musician living at 1872 Bush street who
claims to be an adopted daughter of the
deceased. When opposite the aims house.
the horse ran away and the occupants We're
thrown out, Windell being instantly killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
INJURED AT A FIRE.
Four Nashville CftiEens Hurt by an
Explosion.

Four Nashville CftiEens Hurt by an
Explosion.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, September 2.-Diehl
& Lords wholesale beer, cider and soda
works, corner Of Church and Front streets,
owned by Adam Diehl. were almost totally
destroyed by fire last night. The loss on
stock Is estimated at $4,000. with no in
surance. The building was insured for
5000. which will probably cover the loss.
The fire originated in the stable and Eve
horses perished In the flames. During
the Gre a number of soda founts and car
bonic acid gas drums In the building ex-
plcded and several spectators were hurt
The injured are:
James Buchanan. left thigh mangled.
Henry Benton, scalp wound and right an
klc broken.
w. P. Anderson. injured In the back ana
right knee broken.
Unknown man, arm severely lacerafed
These men were struck by q heavy lead
soda drum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02
SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION.
Interesting Papers Read mt tn
Fourth Days Meeting.

Interesting Papers Read mt the
Fourth Days Meeting.
SARATOGA, N. Y. September 2.-This
was the fourth day Of the convention of
the American Social Science Association.
In the department of Jurisprudence opening
remarks were made by Professor Francis
Wayland of Yale Law School. Papers
were read by Professor T. s. woolsey of
New Haven, Conn.,, on 'Our Foreign Policy
and Its Relation to Domestic Problems"
by F. ]. Stimson of Boston on THE Atti-
tude of Courts Toward Labor Questions
and the Bearing Of Our Constitution Upon
Labor legislation" and by w. NJ. F.
Round of New York on How Far We Nav
Abolish Prisons"
discussion Of these papers followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-02

The Bride In q Cousin of Ex-COuRress.
man Tom johnson.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. September 2-There
are a number of people from New York
and Washington here this morning to at
tend the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Mara
BILE and DIR. Philip A. Brennan of New
York city. Miss Marable is q cousin of
ex-Congressman Tom L. johnson and has
spent the greater part Of the year here
Elizabeth johnson, daughter of the ex-
Congressman. viii be maid of honor, and
Lcftin Johnson, a son, viii be best man.
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. MacLen-
nan entertained at dinner at the Country
Club In honor of the couple. The ceremony
takes place this evening at Mr. Johnson's
residence on Euclid avenne. Father Hank.
chancellor Of the Cleveland diocese. wiii
officiats. DR.. and Mrs. Brennan win reside
In New York.