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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
NATIONS CRUSADE
PLAN TO TAR AND FEATHER HER
SAID TO HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED.
Than Amy Bank In To-
pcisn, Kan.

Kansas City. February "A spe,isl to
the Times from Topeka, Kan. s,ys:
Policeman Luster has repor oil to City
Marshal Stahl a plot en- he part OF the
liquor men TO tar and feather Mrs. Car.
ria Narion. the ''jolnt" smasher Lss'er
says that nego named Tough, whom he
once pefrendet gave him thu tip.
Marshal Stall Is cnaklng an inves iga-
ton. The rep5nt has not tnghteacd
Mis-. Nation and her sister crusader,
and they declare sney will cen ,nue
the work Of destroying "murier sh ps. :
They met at . o'clock this mo- n ng at
Mrs. Nations room and held a meeting
of prayer, asking the Lord to proteos
them from b,diiy harm Ia the discharge
Of what they te;rned their duty to the
community, Mrs. Nation braved the
storm today and spoke mt Yves, Rya
church In the forenoon. at the Chr ian
church IN tho afernOon AMI ait The Low
man Hin Methodist church in the even
Ing. recruiting az tice Of the Topeka
Brigade, Kansas division. Carrie Ma
toms Army" has been opened About
800 soldiers" have signed the roll, mos -
~ women The programme OF the de-
tenders Is to march down Kansas avenue
at p, m. tomorrow with drums beat.
ing and hags flying and h Id prayer
meetings in front OF every Joint"
Mrs. Nation says that Is was fhe in
tention OF the homo defenders to smash
JOINTS Tomorrow, but thls feature o. the
crusade may be postponed for day to
enable the secret eerv,ce agerts 10 in
quire into the s;nry that armed men are
guarding the joints. Mrs. Nation says
she does MT mind a shotgun, but s. g
DOES not want to lead other women 20
their death
Postmaster Guthrie Gays that Mrs. Ma
uon receives more mail shan any bank
In Topeka. Many of the letters conta n
money and Ut is said Mrs Nation has
ALREADY put aside $500 10 help carry on
the liquor war here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
SECRETARY LONG OF THE NAVY
WRITES CONCERNING HoBsoS
CLARK AND OTHERS.
He Favors Proper Recognition by
Congress of Their Ser
vices.
Washington. February S.-socretary
Long his addressed the following letter

Washington February S.-socretaTy
Long his addressed the following letter
TO Senator Morgan:
Dear S.- heyo your letter With re
gard L.eu,eaaa Ho3sou, CAPTAIN Clark
and others, ana 10 Inc failure Of The gov
eminent 70 recognize their services
Il more tdsn two years now since tho
president sent IN nominations for promo
lion, and these nonin- lions have never
been selod upon D. the senate. The
has asked for the creation OF
he grade OF vice admiral, which woul a
,erh 1ps lead to a solution of the matter
feel keenly the lack OF any recognl
ton OF Hobson. whose feat Is fimous the
world over. hsve repeatedly talkoe
bout him with the president. who. a.
YOU know. feels the most corilial inter IS
IN behalf OF all these men. He can no
separate Hobson's case from the rest
nor can advise him TO do so. II woul1
be an unjust Discrimination against Cap
tain Clark, 20 whom you refer. and who
is two numbers worse off than II there
had been no war; It would be an injustice
10 the commander n chief. who planned
and consummsted the whole cimpalgl
and who had greater responsibility upon
him for . longer time than any officer on
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04

tpe. Atlantic; II would discriminate
against the enlisted men who have yet
h hd neither thanks nor medil. nor any
rFeognitiou, and are hum Hated on the
deck OF every warship on which their
spipmatcs who served In the Asittlc
squadron display their medals, and the
Santiago men have none. I feel almost
lsie invoking the help OF yourself ana
every other senator and representative
TO what seems to be the simplest Just ce
I calm not content myself with what has
hithdrto been done. IL was only q few
days ago that wrote q letter 10 Senator
Hale, charm IN OF the naval committee OF
the senate, a copy OF which is inclosed
asking him II be would not. as 3 last
resort. have the naval committee. or a
subcosnmittee OF H. take up the matter
and coipsider the report upon the deserts
OF those officers.
Yesterday I wrote another letter to the
presidoSft Na>repS Of whsch a inclosc re-
citlns recommendations which mada TO
atm In my annual report OF 1899, that he
make the same recommendations to con,
gress In the, case OF the Santiago squad
ron which WIS made In the case Of ths
congress be rendered 20 the commander
In chief and he extended through him TO
the ofTlrers and men,
think Won will cordially acknowleig.
tina, the sresisrrt BY bis speeiy nomins-
lions FOR promo.1n hiss been PROMPT md
that this department has left no stou,
unturned to d, justice =, tsis ms'ter
you are so dlstingulshcd member. 20
act. Trusting thnt we may all cooperate
ana at least seenre to these officers and
men On expression OF the country's ap.
probation OF their services. am, very
truly yours, John u. Long.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
IF ENGLAND SHOULD CONQUER
The TransvanI She Would Have An
nther Ireland on Hand.

New York, February &c B. Clark,
ex-memoer Of parliament and Beer
sympathizer. arrived here today on the
steamship MINNEAPOLIS. Mr.. Clark showed
himself to be wholly in sympathy with
the Beers. as he said they were making
very brave struggle and would never be
conquered.
Said he: "If the English should be vic
torious and establish their rule over tho
Beers the latter will never acknowledge
that rule. II the English should conquer
she will have another Ireland on her
hands. The disposition OF the people pre-
cludes their ever giving up the struggle
MIR. Clark came here on private bust
ness.
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Apvrcns MORE ENCOURAGING.
nocrs Are Determined to Continue
Fighting.

Fighting.
New YORK, Fcor,i,lry 3--.Cbsfles ID.
Pierce. con ii general or the Orange Free
state, asa ,rustec and treasurer for tho
yoer re,iet fund, today gave out state
naant about the condition OF Affairs IN
South Africa, He says In part: nd
vices by cable aud private messages from
Europe and South Africa are moro en-
raging than at any time since tho be-
ginning OF the war, The Beers arc not
yet ready TO negotiate with England for
peace, but are determined Is continue the
lighting until the general situation is
strong enough In their favor to make
diplomatic steps certain. The three pre-
tended peace commissioners sent to De-
wet by the British were spies and trail
tors. They nterfered with the burghers.
One, an Engllshman, wac promptly shot.
and II Is known that one other. Anlrles
Vessels, was a burgher OF the Orange
Free state and subject 10 the laws OF
that republic, OF which President Steyn
rs regarded by the nghting burghers as
chief executive, while British sovereignty
Is not recognized by them President
Steyn Is with Dewet and there Is little
doubt but that these burshers were tried
under the laws Of the Orange Free state,
aud lawfully executed on the verdict.
1.-THE Bocr forces in tho South African
republic and the orange Free State. In
GLIDING the invaders OF Cape Colony--,n-
creased by accessions to their ranks Of
from 1000 to sOoO-number over e5 600
men--stroug. self-rel!ant. determined lib
erty loving patriots, with the breath OF
freedom In their nostrllS. General Chris
'ian Dove. that greatest cavalry leader
OF modern times, In one week has cap
tured $925.ooo In gold and 10000 khaki
uniforms--enoush to last the army for
years. He has also captured over 900
cattle and horses, anj 5000 prisoners, He
and his forces alone have Indicted on
the British losses OF over $3.50 900 The
Boers night wIthou pay and practically
carry on the war by obtaining many Of
their supplies from the British. They
move about over the entire country al
most without hinirsnce avDi1,ng he
large towns, They have no cities. towns
mr. eu.posts TO protect. as they had dur.
Ing the arst six m9n his OF the war.
THE Beers total Losses Ia killed and
dying from wounds 10 battle have not ex-
eeeded 1900. but the less in property aud
lhs lmpoverlshment Of the people has
been very great. Thousands OF women
and children are lef In STATE OF des-
tltution. and hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars will BE- required TO render them
immediate and effective aid"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
A PREACHER snor.
Alleged 20 Have Made nm Assam, a "a
n Womnn

%~H'N& Cu w hNFc NfH0e AaRnnIr -
n Woman
New YORK, February s.--.Rev. John KEEL
Ter secretary to Rt. Rev. p,shop 8 mr..
key. pastor of Trinity Episcopal mission
In Arlington, n. j., and CHI aplain Of ths
First New Jersey regiment, was shot
ana seriously sounded by Thomas G.
Barker, In Arlington tonight.
bullet went through the facial bone
from the risht side aud DESTROYED the
sisnt OF the right eye. Another bulle,
shattered the fingers of tbs right hand
ana another passed through the clergy
mans hat. The fourth went wide a, rs
MARI lie 10 said to have an oven cameo
for lie.
Tao shooting 1t is SAD was tue re-
snit O! olaclosure made by Barkera
wife. although Mr., Keller denies he as.
eusstion made agans; him. Baeker sur
rendered 10 he police. Mr.. Keller re-
'useu 10 sign comnlaint
AeuoruIng 10 story tolk by Blrker 70
several friends after tina shoe ms, mis-
VIE last night told him the illness rom
winch sho has suffered for n sarig year
ana which caused the Barkrrs 10 break
- anu 81 W DNtI - lH, was
que 10 an assault cominl ted 70 her at
nor home by Keller.
ne assault, 1t is alleged was com
mIiteo AFTER hari struggle during
which Mrs. Barker became unconscious
me Barriers ana he minister were very
friendly and had continued apparent Is
friendly Mrs Barrier. ~ "a ., etriber o,
The miFs!on. hu' her hulbind was not
When Barker heard his wlfe's story ~
waited until morning ana then lay In
wal for The minister and shot him
Barker has lived in Arlington abou ten
years He is about 80 years oil and Tor
many years has 'nn in the employ OF
the Commercial Cable company, being N
charge OF ono of the dcparlmsnts in New
York.
Rev. Mr.. Keller Is about 30 years NJ
age and native OF PHILADELPHIA. He
was graduate d from the General Theo-
logical seminary in New York in ss5 and
the same year was deacou. In 1888 Mr..
Keller was made chaplain 10 bishop
Sarkey and IN 1895 was made chapla u
OF the First regiment. but at the solln-
itation of the bishop did not so with
the regiment when Il was called ont
during the Spanish war Two years asa
last May he was made secrethry of the
diocese and still holds. that position.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
THE PLUCKY BOTRS
Captures 8 fraisl Post al " d5ssioa
lein, % y Ga'ersud.
I'It DalI 81 RELIEF CGlUaN
Sent Out from Arusersdorp Arrived
Too Late
10 SAVE TIE GlIEACUfRED POST.
formation Comes from < th.n.r, Com.
minter 10 Chief,
% SAVE TIE SILEAGUfRED P0ST.
" NO rtIals ARE YET At asSr
\ .ampiando OF Two Ihoueana Boer.
Is on Portuguese TERRITORY, Pre-
sum"hiy to Rescue Beers.

London, February THE war Office
has received the following from Lore
h'icherer, commander in chief in South
Africa;
'lsetoria. February Our post At
Ms4 ode cIoniein IN h G4terand soutAwes,
o. Krugsr.dcrp, was attacked by 1000
Beers The RELIEF column sent out from
krngersdorp failed to prevent the tall of
the post No aeal, yet at nsnl. bu,
officers and men clp,used at the post
are arriving al voreou slug"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
SIX INCHES IN CHICAGO.
Many Surface lines Abandoned
Their Schedule.

Chicago, February 3,-Slx inches OF
snow on the level and drifts In many
cases in the outlying d.s.r.ots piled a.
hish as second story windows Ia the con-
uitNn IN Chicago tonight The snow be-
gan to fal! cary in the day and by the
miadle OF the afternoon blizzard was
raging with TIE wind blowing gale from
the west.
Many Of the surface lines were DOM
PEELED TO abandon their schedules entirely
until tho worst Of the storm had passed,
when they were able To clear the tracks
and resume traffic.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
Shoe rnntorr FniIea

Philadelphia. February 2-John Nun
dell, trading as John MundoiI G. Co, and
operating one OF the largest shoe fac
tories In this city. made an ass gnmen.
today to Charles S. Morgan OF the leather
firm OF En-land & Bryan. II is imposstbIs
a. this time TO give the assets or liablli-
ties.
The house did business approximatIng
Sl,O0o $50 last year. The failure was due
principally, 1t is said. 10 recent losses on
large government contracts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
uoEDEL MURDER oAsEs.
Captain Garnett ID. Ripley Arrested
on Indictment.

Frankfort. KY. February 3.-The arres
Of Captain Garrett D. Ripley at New
castle last night on bench wrrant Is
sued upon an indictment returned b. p,
grand jury just adjourued here. It Is sad
vi II be followed by other arrests ~ per.
sons against whom indictments charE.ls
oompl.eisy In the Geebel murler wer9
turned but not male pnblic because "a.
parties we're not IN custody, IL u cisinel
here that the Ripley arrest Is one II u
most imports nt yet ma 10. He 70 > dista1
relstiye Of the BFecklnridges
The case Of Henry z. Youtsey. who wa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
GeebcI Memorlul serricer.

FTapkIort, ~. FeUrlarY 3 -Tle peopl3
u Franhfert today paid tribnts 10 the
memory Of william coebei. netting me
mortal service. - The grave 90 tne an
ulversgTY Of his death The floral offer
lRgg Wal which me grage vas covered
we're prdfueo ana costly, many t5wus To-
he sAte haYing feat dessus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
GREATEST OF THE WINTER.
snow Varies In Depth from Three to
Fourteen Inches.

Kansas City. February s.--The greatest
snowstorrn of the winter visited here last
night and this morning. The snow was
ing IN depth from three TO fourteen
inches. There is some suffering amoug
hpsheltered cattle in Western Kansas,
but the temperature is not low enough
20 cause any scious losses. In some or
mo smaller towns the street car limos
are tied up. The snow will be beneficial
to the wheat.
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ntnrm Wa. General.

Omaha, Neb.. February 3.-The snow
and vino storm which began Saturday
night continued until today and was gen
rral throughout Nebraska and Western
lows, Thirteen inches OF snow fell. Ow-
Ing TO the short duration OF tho storm
Il Is not expected live stock Will suffer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
VIM visit Toxins.

Kansas city Febglsry 3-~sxty mem
beIs Of the Commercial club, In iuiing
fhe principal manufacturers ana i>bbera
ef Kansas CITY, sfartrd tonight on a
weeks .rad6 .rin lhr9agh Kansas, Ogia-
b ma and inlian Territory and Nor harm
Texas. AT Oh hama City an elaborate
banquet has been planned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
WEATHER INFORMATION
Probabilities.

Washington, February S.-Eastern Texas
Far with colder N southern and eastern
portions; Tuesday probably fair; warmer "a
western portions, fresh north winds becoming
variable.
Oklahoma and Indian Terr!tory-Fair and
colder Monday; Tuesday fair; northerly
winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
ChnrRed mith Ar.an

Hilieboro. F brusry s.-Three men are
IN iam on charges Of arson. Their names
are withheld by Sheriff saterfield. but 1,
Is said by Others that the men may fur.
nish a clue to Barn burning In this coun-
ty. There were a half dozen barn.
burred in De,f~nter ans recently the
barn az John Roner was burned at Itayca.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04

Jury last October. will be called at
Gcorsetown Tuesd y. Youtssy's attorney.
VIII endeavor 10 show that be i insane
and large number OF PHYSICIANS aui
others VIII give testlapny 10 the case
winch Is now pending on motion 10
arrest OF judgment.
me cases NJ C,pta john D Wis Hsr.
lend whitaker aud "Taliow D,ek" comSs
aiieged accessories to the murder. will
be Continued until the April term.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
MUST GIVE CASH Boyp.
HeeIey's Attorney Fears the Money
Would BE seized.

Havana February 3.--rhe military gov
eminent win demand a cash bond from
c. W. r. Nicely. the alleged deiaul err
What the smouni VIII be has no, been
stated. as Neely's IL wyer absolutely re-
fuses to deposit casa fearing that 1t vii
be seized
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ottumws, Iowa. February 3,---The heav-
lest snow storm OF the season began carry
this morning. At noon street car Ines
had been aba ndoned and trains blocked
on all roads entering bis city At q
p. m. snow is fifteen inches deep and
the storm shows no signs OF abatIng.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
NITRo-GLYcERINg ExpIosrc.
Blew Driver, Tenn qua wagon "a
Atoms.

indianapolis, Ind. February s--Hv an
explosion cf $50 quarts Of nitro glycsrlns
at the magazine OF he Gas Belt Tarped1
company. four miles northeast Of A'ex-
snrla oday. Perry Fort oafrler t'r tn
rowpauy with his team VI hos tn
wagon and the magazine. was blown t
atoms. not a yestlge Of either having been
found after the accident.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
wire Plant Destroyed.

New Haven. Conn, February S--Flre
from an unknown cause destroyed the
large plant OF the National Wire com
pany at Fairhsyen early this morning
antailing property loss estimated at
1925, 600. The buildings we're reduced to
ruins through lack Of facilities fsr fight
no fha hameg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
All "Jnintnr Wrecked

St Joseph. Mo-, February 3.-The
wrecking OF 'joints' at Hlawatba Kan,
which began there yesterday under the
leadership OF the temperance people, was
completed today and the work was thor
ough, not Joint" In the own remain
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
Trains DELAYED.

Musca tine. Iowa, February ga heavy
snow storm has been raging during the
past thirty hours. accompanied To-Day by
high winds and falling Temperature
Trains are delayed and all railroad and
street car trafic suspended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
struck View York.

New York. February IA snowstorm
that has been movpg northeas, from the
Great Lakes FOR about twenty-fou hours
struck New York city In full force short.
ly before o'clock tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
Accented N cnu.

Paris. Texas. February s.--Rev. s.
Galloway. pastor of the Baptist church at
BLOSSOM. has resigned ina accepted a call
the p.storate OF the Baptist church at
Batesvilie, Ark.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
A blizzard Raging.

Milwaukee. Wis, Feoruary IA biz,
zard from the northeast has been raglns
~ this city al day and continues with
puapate4 force toeirat only a feW
stree. cars arc ruHnlug
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-04
Applnndcd Mrs. Nafion

Denton, Texas. February 2--Eev Sam
Jenes in his lecture here last ght APP
plauded Mrs. Carrie Na.ictl vigorous y
tNr her recent action in Kansss. Hi
uttersnces on the subject wee not an
plauded. however. by his hearers.
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worst in Three Yenrr.

Burlington. Iowa. February 3.-Tha
worst blizzard in three years has rage A
here all day and is Increasing tonight.
All trains are late Street cara are
blocked The wind is blowing a gale.
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COMMANDO or poERs
Numbering Two Thaurand u ON Por-
tugnesc Territory.

Is eomusnao q 5000 Dosrs on 7orIr-
gnego territory Il Is supposed that shAir
intention IS 70 escge The BoeFs tsio
The Portuguese authorities have de-
ciatd 70 remove 70 Maderil s'iea Bosr
re;atees as wish 10 surrender e ths
British.
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Heavy nj Joliet,

JoUei. Ill., February IA asayy snow
storm is raging. blockadlns street. ears,
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GcncrnI obscrvatlon..

Observations taken at all s.aticns by U, g
weather bureau at 8 D. IN. yesterday. 55th
NOR. dian fIrns Rnln.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-09
WOOD--MILNE.

Joseph Wood, Jr., granite 1ealer
doing business on Batchelder's mead
ow, and Miss Lizzie A. Milne, daugh-
ter OF Alexander Milne. were married
this afternoon at o'clock by Rev. T..
II. Mitchell at his rooms ON Summer
street. ~
The best man was Alex Sheriffs and
the bridesmaid was Miss Mary Milne.
a sister Of the bride.
The young cou Die will leave for a
short wedding trip and on their return
will reside at 1O9 South Main street.
They were the recipients OF many ele-
ga wedding gifts. On Saturday
evening they win have-a reception at
the home OF the bride on Circle
street.
The groom, who is a member OF the
firm of Joseph Wood & Son, formerly
belonging to Company E and served
with it at Chickamauga Park.
Both of the young people are promi-
nent in the Presby .erian church, and
have many friends in this city.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-09
EAST BARRE.


The Rebekahs seem to be having
their accustomed crowd at supper. 1t
will continue to be served until 1880
O'Clock. rea
This evening tho Granite Encamp.
ment bold special meeting at which
they will put Mr.. King through the
three degrees.
Rev. E. E. Angel attended the
meeting Of Ministers in Barre, Monday
at which he gave strong talk on
"Miracles. 2"
Warren Nye and wife expect to en-
tertain number of young people
from Barre. They know where to go
to have good time.
Mr.. King leaves on the train to-
night for Mddleboro, where he will
probably attend college.
A pie Sc mt social event was held in
the Odd Fellows hall, planned by the
ladies OF the Baptist socIe,y y to enable
the friends of Mr.. King To bid him
farewell. The large number present
testified to the esteem in which Mr..
King was held. A purse was given
him by Gill Lodge and other friends
who wished in a certain realistic way
to voice their feelings of good will.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-09
| NO POISON
Found in Drugs Seized At
Mrs WhitWerS
SHE IS INNOCENT
So She Says, Ono Husband
Died Of Small Pox

Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 9.-Prof. Rus
sell Elliott, the chemist, has made a
report to the coroner on the chemical
examination made on ~ drugs found
at the hope Of Mrs. Witwer, who has
been arresbed suspected Of having CON-
mitted at least dozen murders. The
chemist failed to find any poison in II
of the drugs. The other drug will be
examined. Mrs. Witwer insists that
she is innocent. 1t has been ascer-
tained that her first husband, Luther
W. Swanger died at Lebanon, Ohio,
frt m small pox and that one child by
this union also died, there tein 10th.
ing mysterious about these deaths.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-10-09
NEW AMER

Simla, Oct. 9.-The commissioner
at Peehawar, district in the Punjab,
telegraphs that Habibula Khan, the
Oldest son Of the late Ameer, has been
proclaimed Ameer Of Afghanistan ana
his sovereignty is acknowledged by
his brother and the Sidars.
An order hvs been issued that the
succession of Habibula to the throne
be proclaimed in all the mo! ques. 1t
is learned that the late Ameer suffered
from gout, paralysis and Bright's dis
ease. All is quiet at Kabula. No
disorder elsewhere.