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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
SUSPECT THE AMEER.
Military Men Believe He Is Acting IL
Double Part.

London, Aug. 23.--A dispatch to the
Times from Simla. says:
The following official communication
was issued tonight Monday:
"1he amecr has promptly replied To the
letter in which the Indian government
called his attention to the information re-
ceived by ii that Afghanistan subjects
distinctly denies the truth of the report
that Afghan regulars have joined the
Mullah. He engages Solcmnly and per-
Sonally on behalf of Gen. Gholam-llaider
and the regular army that no such act of
hostility will ever he committed by them.
He alleges that if the tribcsmcn have
joined at I'LL they must have joined
secretly for they would not have dared
to do so openly. He attributes the dis
turbanccS to the action of the mullahS,
especially IIadah Mullah. who in former
years have excited his own people to rise
against him in Afghanistan. and he do
nounces their conduct
This is most important and if pub
lished broadcast on the frontier may
have great effect upon the tribcsmrn.
Gen. Files will cndeavor to induce the
Afridis to leave the hills and venture
into tn open, but it is feared they will
cling to the various spurs running out
toward .Iamrud and Pcshawur. This
may delay their dispersal and they may
become troublesome by demonstrations
against the Kuki-Khel villagers in living
near the hills kodal and the Mohmud
borders are still quiet.
A special dispatch from Sima says
that the belief prevails there that the
government in the official statement has
suppressed portion of the ameer's re-
ply, owing to difference of opinion be-
tween Lord Elgin. the viccroy, and the
military authorities. Lord Elgin desires
to act cautiously and to avoid an open
rupture with the amcer. The military
authorities. on the other hand, are con-
WINGED that the amcer is acting in had
faith and they urge Lord Elgin to act
quickly. as the ameer is about to make
formidable military preparations.
The generally well informed CORES
pendent of the Times at Simla says
nothing about the suspicion, which is
probably born of the feeling that the
ameer, although he disowned, does not
disapprove of the doings of the tribes
men, while there is the further posi-
bilty of Russian intrigues in the back
ground Curiously enough. the Paris
Memorial Diplomatique, which is sup
posed to have connections with Russian
diplomacy, announced in its Sunday issue
that the ameer was prepared for the
eventualty of war in any case.
The Afridis have always displayed a
keener readiness for plumber than for
fighting. and the fact that the have adj
vanced to the attack of fortified posts
for the protection of caravans travers-
ing khyber pass, while under the pay of
the Indian government, indicates that
strong motive animates them.
A not unlikely result of the uprising
will be that the British forces will oc-
cupy Tiaher plateau. the summer head
quarters of the Afridis, from which
point they could be kept under better
control. The Afridis number about 20,
600 tirst-class hill fighters.
A feature of the situation is that
the Anglo-lndan army is largely re-
cruited from the Afrids
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
A GENERAL REVOLT.
OF Afridis in India-Desperate Fight
ing Likely to Follow.

London, Aug, 23.--An official dispatch
from Peshawur announces that the
Afridis attacked Ali Musjed this morn
ing and adds that they were attacking
cnemy's line is Il mile and half long.
Another body of Afridis. the dispatch
continues. is moving toward Kadam
All the Afridis are said to have joined
in the uprising. The news contained in
this official dispatch is most important,
probably meaning a protracted campaign
and desperate fighting. A general revolt
of the Afridis was what the Indian gov
eminent feared the most. and it seems
now to have come.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

available in time to send a party last
winter, but it will be used in dispatchiIng
probably three survey experts, headed by
Professor Spur, already recognized
authority on Alaska, and an effort will
he made to have congress raise the APP
nropriation to about the same asked for
more than one party will go. They will
probably stay until the latter part of
August, though plans have not been de-
termined
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Afridis Advancing.

Simla, Aug. pa large force of
Afridis has just been reported to be adj
vancing down the Khyber pass and the
so-called mad mullah, or fanatical priest,
who is melting the natives of that ter
ritory against the British, is said to have
The royal Irish regiment and n repre-
sentative native infantry with a battery
of mounted artillery have been ordered
to KOhal.
Fighting is reported to be proceeding at
Al Musjed, between the Afridis and
British garrison at that place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
HYPNOTISM IN COURT.
California Supreme Court Refused
to Recognize 1t.

San Francisco, Aug. 24.-The state
supreme court has affirmed the judg-
mcnt of guilty of murder in the first de-
gree found against j. e. Banks, who
killed Mrs. Harriet Seyles and J. b.
Borden at Ocean Side. San Diego county,
on September 6, 1885. The case was
appealed on the points that the evidence
was crcumstantial and that the lower
court erred in refusing to allow a hyp-
notist, ID. A. Stephens, to testify that he
hypnotized the defendant to murder, and
that the latter denied the crime when
SSearles. whose opinion was affirmed by
the court, said that the law did not rec
ognize hynotism. In passing on the case
the supreme court agreed, but Judge
Mcfarland took occasion to say that he
uid not quite agree as to the attitude of
the law toward hypnotism. II conld not
be considered in this case, though if
might in others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
ALFR|D|S BEGIN AN ATTACK
REPORTED FROM SIMLA THAT
THE FANATICS CAPTURED
TWO TOWNS.
ARE SUSPICIOUS OF The AMER
Military Authorities Think the
Ameer Of Afghanistan Is Acting
In Bad Faith-Russian In
trigues Also Suspected.

Peshawur, Aug. 23.-The Afridis
began an attack upon Ali Musjed at 4
o'clock this morning and upon Fort
Maude shortly after 10 o'clock. Both
were garrisoned with Kyber native
levies. The enemy is also entering
Kyber pass.
Gen. w. Il. Mascot has sent artillery
to the mouth of the pass to shell the
Afridis if possible The artillery
was accompanied by the Ninth Bengal
lancers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
rhe NcKinIeys Leave the Lake.

Hotel Champlan. \. T., Aug 23;-ine
last day of the stay OF the presluen.ia;i
dent visited Secretary of War Alger
early and then received the Twenty-tirst
regiment United States army. After
wards the officers paid their respects.
,rhe remainder of the day was given up
to preparations for the Journey to Bat
falo. H.,
Mr. Mckinley said today that he had
never enjoyed an outing more than the
present one and that both he and Mrs.
Mckinley had improved in health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Besieged Places Reported Fallen.

Simla, Aug. 23.-There are persistent
rumors here tonight that Port Ali Mus
jed and Fort Maude. which were at
tackled this morning by the Afridis, have
fallen into the hands of the enemy, but
there is no official confirmation of these
reports.
The government has received a
written communication from the ameer
of Afghanistan. in which he denies all
responsibility for the risings of the
fanatic priests of the different tribes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

Europe not to allow the Armenian ma
ton to be annihilated, asserts that the
Turkish promises of reform are a dead
letter and that in this extremity the Ar
menians are resolved to carry out what
was. foreshadowed by the occurrences
of Aug. 20. 1896. These steps, they
further state, are the preliminary of
April l, the very idea of which fills them
with terror. They declare they will
not cease to act until their demands,
which are 'sanctified by the blood of
martyrs" are satisfied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Negro Iaborers Strike.

Texarkana. Tex. Aug. 24.-(Special,l =
The negro laborers employed on, the
sewerage works in this city laid down
their picks today and struck for higher
wages. They asked for an increase OF
from 81 to S1.25 per day. but their de-
mands were refused and other labor was
resorted to by the company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Southern Pacific Demurrer.

Frankfort. Ky. Aug 23.-Attorneys
for the Southern Pacific have filed brief
10 their demurrer to the states suit for
several hundred thousand dollars due for
franchise tax and penalties for failure to
make annual reports. 1t holds that thesc
is not Kentucky corporation in 80 far as
exercising an yof its corporate franchise
in this state is concerned. they owe no
franchise tax and that any punishable
failure to report has been barred by limi-
totinn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
ARMENIAN APPEAL.
The Powers Asked to Save Them
From Annihilation

Constantinople, Aug. 23.-The circular
letter received by the ambassadors of
the powers from the Armenian dashnak-
zutrum commission. almost identical with
the one sent to the ambassadors in 1896.
declaring the Armenians are tired of
waiting and are resolved to take action
for the redress of their grievances. also
appeals to the pity of the nations of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
A Rape at Sealy.

BRENNAN, Tex, Aug. A.-tSpecial.)-
A message to the sheriff from Sealy, re-
ceivcd tonight signed j. w. Wells. con-
stable. requests that the dogs be brought
down Immediately. Inquiry developed
that n white woman had been assaulted
nv n negro No particulars learned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

These percentages as compared 10 lo',o
from Great Britain. while the percentage
of exports remains unchanged: The i'm
ports from Germany show an increase of
nearly $50 per cent. There was ais? a
slight increase in the exports The I'M
ports from British North America IN
creased from 30 per cent to ODD per
cent. while the exports decreased from
6.92 to 6.2S per cent The exports 10
Janon increased from 81 to 1.26 per cent.
About the same changes in eur trade with
China are noted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
senator Jones nj WacO.

Waco, Tex, Aug. 23.-(Special.)-
Senator Jas. X. Jones, national chair
man, is in Waco, the guest of his relative,
Capt. Joe w. Taylor. Today at the Pa
ciic he met the local party leaders, in
GLIDING County Chairman j. w. Harris.
Senator Jones stated that he was not
here on political, but y business mis-
sion
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Rink Dividend Declared.

Washington, Aug. 23.-The comptroller
Of the currency has declared dividends in
favor of the creditors of insolvent banks
as follows: ~
Twenty-Five per cent. The Dalless Ma
tional bank of The Dalles, Ore; per
cent, the National Bank of Illinois, Chi
cago, Ill, =.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Not without Compensation.

London, Aug. pa German diplomat
whose name is not mentioned in an in
terview, is quoted as saying: Germany
will not give up Alsace-I Lorraine without
compensation: but France has every rea-
son to hope that Germany will do SO for
a promise of compensation. even if made
at distant date"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Irrigation Delegates.

Nashville, Aug. Ex-Governor Taylor
has appointed two delegates from each
congressional district and four from the
state at large to attend the southern n
rigation congress, which meets in TINS city
September 13, IA and 10.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
snicided Am a Variety Theater.

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 24.--lSpeeial.l
Gus Steinhoff shot and killed himself at
Hollands variety theater at o'clock TINS
afternoon, after vain attempt to Kill ms
wife known as Daisy Lester, at whom ne
fred two shots.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Says Spafn Is willing

Havana, Aug. pa special dispatch
from Madrid says there is no doubt the
Spanish government will be willing to ex-
tend the commercial treaty with the
United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
CurIey Chief Dead.

Perry. o. T., Aug. 23-Curley Chief,
one of the most noted Pawnec Indians. is
dead. thirty miles east of here. Curley
was 100 years old During all the Indian
wars he took Il prominent part. In the
war in Kansas fifty years ago between
the Osages and Pawnces he led his
tribesmcn in many bloody battle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Confessions Prompted by Turks.

Constantinople, Aug. 23.-The confess
sions Of the two Armenians arrested on
Saturday and at whose residences bombs
We're found by the police, are said to have
been prompted by the Turkish authorities.
The prisoners are alleged to have confess
ed that they intended to use the bombs
Mt the Russian and German embassies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
VIII Renresenf Mexico.

Washington. Aug. 24.-Senor Romero.
the Mexican minister, will 20 to St. Paul
the latter part of this week rs the repre-
sentative of Mexico at the national gath
ering of farming organizations in that
city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Drs. Reagan md Mcdonald

Treat consumption successfully under a
guarantee. No money accepted until sat
isfactfon is given. Offices Buda and Drip
ping Springs, Hays county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
To Investigate Alaska.s Resou

Washington, Aug. 23.-Early next
spring party will be sent out from the
geodetic survey to make another inyesti-
CATION of gold resources in Alaska. An
appropriation of $4,000 was asked for
from congress last year, but the amount
was cut down to 5000. This was not
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
whisky strong and Higher

Peoria, Ill.,, Aug. 23.-The whisky mar
ket today was firm and higher, the basis
for the finished goods being S1.21. On
Saturday last it was S1.20. The add
vance is attributed to the advance in
corn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
New Line TO Galveston.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 23.-(Special)-
A new regular line of steamers plying
between Hamburg, Amsterdam. Ant
werp and Galveston. was announced to-
day. The first steamer sailed for Gal
weston. August H.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Held Cor the Grand Jury.

Chicago. Aug. 24.-Dr. James G..
Quicker, charged with conspiracy to ruin
the features of his wife with vitriol, has
been held to await the action OF the
grand Jury in $500 bail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Do Not Anticipate Serious Trouble.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Indian officials
do not give serious consideration to the
reports from Chelsea. I. T., of threats of
tribal war made by the keetowa society
of ull-blooded Cherokees on account of
the contemplated reforms for which the
Dawes commission are negotiating. The
members of the society, who are in
tensely hostile to any change whatever
in the present organization of the ma
ton, are stated to have threatened per-
sOnal damage to the members of the
Cherokee commission on September 1 in
case they make an agreement. Indian
officials say they realize that there are
bitter feelings among the full-bloods
against allotments and any changes in
the tribal government, but do not an
ticpate there will be any resort to vio-
lence on account of the forcble methods
of the government.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Adj Ali Will Abdicate

Paris, Aug. 23.-The Figaro today pub
fishes a report to the effect that the hey
of Tunis, Adj Ali, will shortly abdicate
in favor of his son and take up his resi-
dence at Nice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Treusury Statement.

Washington. Aug. 23.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, MI
1G2. 343: gold reserve, SAB, l6S,1o6,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Bank Receiver Appointed.

Washington, Aug. 23,-The comptroller
of the currency has appointed virgil ).
Lusk receiver of the First National bank
of Asheyille. \. G.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
II Probably Lost the Game.

Paris. Aug. 23.-Much bunting was
displayed here today in honor of the
meeting in Russia of President Faure
and the ear.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Brief Report by Wire.

Washington. Aug. 23.-Assistant Sec
rotary Howell received the following
telegram from Seal Commissioner David
Starr Jordan at Seattle, Wash:
Investigation successfully completed
Shrnkage of breeding rookeries, 10 per
cent since last year: of killable, 80 per
cent: the latter due to starvation of pups
from prlagic sealing in 1894. Former
due to last years destruction of females
plus starvation of pups in 1894. Conclu-
Sions of last year completely vindicated
in all important regards
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

Washington Aug. 23.-The state de-
portmcnt is awaiting with interest the
report of the fur sealing committee
which recently arrived at Seattle and Is
now on it's way to Washington. 1t Is
not believed that the English and Cana
dian commissioners will agree with the
report which Mr.. Jordan will make: IN
view of what Mr.. Jordan has said of the
condition of the seals. The other COM
mission could not agree and there is
little reason to believe this commission
will present different view. The con-
illusions of the commission will be laid
before the seal conference arranged by
Mr.. John W. Foster, the special repre-
sentative of the United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
M Others a al!ays NsE Fs:
E@nn lieves the
I'm H@ NM He ad a che,
u HAVabW Cramps and

Nausea, and so prepares the
system that the time of recov-
cry is shortened and many say
stronger after than before con-
finement." 1t insures safety to
life of both mother and child.
All who have used "MOther
Friend" say they will never be
without it again. No other rem
edy robs confinement of its pain
Book @To ExPECTANT MOTHERS" mailed
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Good Attendance Yesterday-This
Week Will he EyentfuI.

Nashville. Aug. 23.--For Monday the
attendance both day and night has been
very good. The elaborate and excellent
musical program rendered during the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

Caution: Buy only DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons eye water Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

Miss Osterhout visited in Detroit
last Sunday.
Great value in mems soc SHIFTS.
WILLIAMS &FHIER.
Miss Mabel Wlers is the guests. of
her aunt Mrs. e. c, Lee,
Hard times made easy by bNing of
ALF. WfrzLER.
VIM, Bailey and wife of Toledo are
guests of Chas. j. Maddy and wife.
Latest thing in Ladies' ReAts and
Shirt Waist Sets. Evans. the u JSrGeler.
Miss Florence Estell OF Sydney,
was the guest of Miss Kate Thompson.
Smoke Buena Vista SC cigar
Strictly hand made. 15d
Mrs. Joseph Lindsay was the
guest OF Toledo friends few days
since.
Miss Bertha Cranker and Clar-
ence visited relatives in Weston last
Monday.
Col Hufford and wife of Bowling
Green, were guests OF D. VanHellen
and wife over Sunday.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Specta-
cles. Special attention given to repair
ing. All Warranted. JOHN ZUR-
FLUH, 9lS Monroe street Toledo.
Charles Hayes and wife and
George M. Parks and wife of Toledo,
were guests of James Hayes and family
Monday. r
If you want wool, hair, PALM leaf
fibre, sea grass, husk, cotton Vexcel-
sior mattress in one or two PARTS at a
bargain, see ALE. WrrzLER.
Mrs. Will Richards of Bowling
Green visited her parents, George
Mills and wife in Perrysburg a few
days since.
Miss Emma Griss and Miss Vic
toria Hoffman will leave Sunday for
Tiffip to attend the marriage OF their
friend Miss Duffner OF that place.
-Dressmaking and plain sewing al
my rooms on South Locust St., will
also sew by the day or week.
13f IDA G.. TAYLOR.
-Childrens' day was appropriately
observed at the Methodist church ir
this place on Sunday night. The
church was filled with an appreciativc
audience who paid close attention tt
the programme, the subject of which
was ''The Your" penp'ee r n'h'ir."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

Miss Ladd visited friends in Toledo
over Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. Quinn of Toledo. spent
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Perrin.
Miss Mabel Gaghan of Bowling
Green visited in Perrysburg Saturday.
Mrs. r. Barton has returned from
visit with Miss Kline in Buena
Vista.
Mrs, j. B. Printiss OF New York
City is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. H.
H. Sargent.
Miss Mary Obi1nger of Toledo Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Harry Hamilton
on Wednesday.
Now is the time to get a suit for
the Boy. Try the washable &lits at so
and S5c. WILLIAMS y&1FULLER.
Miss Perry OF Bradner, and Mr..
Colegrove of Rising Sun, spent the
Shoemaker and wife.
H. Sarvis is erecting new resi-
dence on his Front street property.
He has beautiful location.
I. B. VanValkenburg's new res
idence on lower Front street will be a
fine improvement in that locally.
Miss Fannie Adams is attending
the convention at Geneva Lake, Wis,
as Delegate from the Y. W. G. A. OF
Alma college.
Don't forget to , ask for Trading
Stamps if you want them/
WILL1Aas & FULLER.
George Hoffman reports curious
freak of nature. An old cat that has
made her headquarters around the
meat market recently gave birth to
seven kittens all OF which were at
tached together, la Siamese twins.
A surgical" operation was performed
and the kittens are all living
Special one Lot Mems JrTan Lisle
Thread Holt Hose 15cA +
WILLIApAs & FULLER.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10

First car leaves Pcrrysburg via Maumee ut 5
A. N. Leaves Mnumee 5:U7 A. NJ and every %
minutes thereafter till 9:tS 2. NJ.
First ear leaves PCrrysburg via Fast Toledo at
5:2s A. NJ. and every So minutes thereafter till
10:l6P NJ.
First car leaves Toledo via Maumee (wesD al
6:2i a. 81. and every 56 minutes thereafter till
1l:l2 2. NJ.
First car leaves Toledo via PcrrySburg EAST
at t:56 A. NJ. and every Sc minutes thereafter
till lO:ii z. NJ.
Sunday cars leave two trips later in the
morning.
subject to change or unavoida bic delays.
June 20, 1897.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-07-10
Found.

New suit OF clothes Ii .. package be-
tween Toledssad @Ferrysburg. Owner
can hayethe same by proving prop
erty and paying for this ad.
l.. Nj. ROSS, Perrysburg, o.