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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-07
Not Confirmed Mt washington.

Washington. October 6.-General John
w. Foster, ex-secretary Of state. who is
in charge Of the interests Of the United
States In the matter OF the Boring sea
fisheries, said this afternoon that the
United States had received no advices con-
firmatory of the statement that Great
Britain had decided not to participate in a
seal fisheries conference with the United
States, to which Russia and Japan would
be parties. Mr.. Foster was asked regarding
the statement In the London dispatch that
the result OF the refusal of Great Britain
would be the holding of two conferences.
one between the United States and Great
Britain and the other between the United
States, Japan and Russia, but declined to
make any statement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-07

washington, October s-rhc president
- appoInted ths 1ollowius pcstmasters:
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-07

Austin, Texas, October -Prcceedinr Ct
10 eoprs X cavii sppeais az the Third a.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-07

Washington. October 6.--lnquiry at the
state department confirms the report that
the British government will not take part
in any conference In which Japan or Rus
STA have any voice.
Mr. John Foster. who is in charge Of the
interests OF the United States in the Boring
Sea fishery matter. was asked about tho
statement that here would be wo confer
ences, one between the United States and
the British and another between the
United States, Russia and Japan. declined
to discuss this point at the present time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-07
REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE.

Consu Neumann at Cologne Objcc-
tiOnable to Germany.
Berlin, October 6.-The German govern
ment has refused to recognize Mr.. Ferdi.
nand Neumann of Illinois. who was NOM
mated by President Mckinley on May ~
to be United States consul at Cologne.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
A GOOD THING
For Women to Remember.

That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham
they are communicating with woman
"a woman whose experience in treat
ing woman's Ills is greater than that of
any living physician-male or female.
A woman can talk freely to woman
when it is revolving to relate her pri-
vate troubles to a man-besides, a man
does not understand-simply because
he is man.
Many women suffer in silence and
drift along from bad to worse, know
ing full well that they should have i'm
mediate assistance, but a natural mod
esty impels them to shrink from eX-
posing themselves to the questions and
probable examinations of even their
family physician. 1t is unnecessary.
Without money or price you can con-
suit woman, whose knowledge from
actual experience is greater than any
local ply stefan living.
The following invitation is freely Of
fered; accept it in the same spirit.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to freely
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham a:
Lynn, Mass. All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only, thus has been established the
eternal confidence between Mrs. Pink
ham and the women of America which
has never been broken and has induced
more than l00,0 900 sufferers to write
her for advice during the last four
months. Out of the vast volume of
experience which she has to draw
from, it is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge that
will help your case. She asks nothing
in return except your good will, and
her advice has relieved thousands
Surely any woman, rich or poor, is
very foolish if she does not take adj
vantage of this generous offer of assist
ance.-Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co.
Lynn, Mass.
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81 think that in such circumstances
/ should make a leap for 1t" she said.
with a pleasant, encouraging smile.
sit takes courage to do such a thing
sometimes, but il the end is worth
it" she broke off suddenly, finish
ing In a different strain. Il believe
that many life is spoiled by just
such hesitation" she ended, bravely
Both of her listeners remembered that
affair; Phebe reached her hand
across, behind Arthurs back. and
clasped her sisters hand. Arthur
merely smiled at her, reverently, as
one would smile at saint. Then he
followed her advice and said the thing
which he was fairly aching to say.
"Phebe." he whispered. lovingly,
taking her hand in his own, "Phebe,
I-I-love you"
"And / love YOU" answered Phebe,
blushing more than ever, but emulat-
ing his bravery and Phebe's sister
knew that the difficult feat was over.
Nobody minded that she had heard 1t
all; nobody thought Of her at all, un-
less it was the couple in front And
one Of them was intent on candy and
popcorn. Whether the couple at her
side-they were no longer trio, 1t
was a decided case of two and one"
did awake once more to the recollec-
ton that there were other people be-
side themselves in the world, Phebe
kissed her tenderly, under cover or the
gathering dusk, and Arthur after
moments hesitation, did the same.
The sun had quite gone down by this
time and the sky was dark, all but the
strip of glowing scarlet down near the
darkening horizon; just above their
heads the first star of the evening
cleaned. It's counterpart cleaned on
the cheek of Phebe's sister.
God bless them" she murmured, as
she went forward to join the rear
guard" now the advance guard" and
whisper the good news to Arthur's
sister, and the star on her cheek had a
companion soon. Arthur's sister had
hastily pushed the candy bag into the
hands Of Phebes younger brother and
her hand was tightly clasped in that
of Phebe's sister. And the younger
brother wondered what made them so
silent.
1T was such a lovely walk in the be-
ginning" he complained when they
reached home, but at the last nobody
said word. And it might have been
such a lovely walk all through"
1T was a lovely walk all through"
said Arthur, joyously, and Phebe did
not contradict him.
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Some ROYAL Titles.

The kings and queens of England
were not always styled Ibis" or "her
majesty" or after the pattern of that
bestowed upon Victoria-"her most
gracious majesty" Henry w was
styled his grace" Henry VI "his most
excellent grace" Edward w high and
mighty prince" Henry VII, "his grace
and his majesty" Henry VIII, Ibis
highness," and afterwards "his majes-
ty." Subsequently the English kings
we're styled "his sacred majesty"
While on the subject it may not
be uninteresting to give the meaning
of some royal titles, thus: King means
father; kaiser and car, Caesar or auto
crat, a contraction Of Samoderebeta;
duke means leader; emperor, command
err; hospodar, master of the house;
khan, provincial chief; landgrave, land
reeve; margrave, border reeve; nizam,
ruler; Pharaoh, light of the world /;
shad, protector; sheik, elder, and sui
tan, ruler.-New York Herald.
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Ordering by sample.

A young woman entered a telegraph
office in Maine town. and asked the
operator If his line made connection
with Boston So says the Lewiston
Journal, which proceeds to tell the
story thus: On being answered in the
affirmative, the woman opened her reti-
cule, took out a bunch of samples, and
went to writing. After some difficulty
she squeezed her thought into ten
words, and approached the sending ia
BILE She laid down the written blank
two samples, one marked "a" the
other 3D." and a quarter. The mes
sage read: "sellum G. Sellum. Boston
Send, express, FIVE yards sample "A
and six yards B."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
HOW TO GEEP EMBROIDERED LIN
EMS bright AND FRESH,

That hand work on wash materials Is far
more desirable than on silk and velvet, 80
popular few years ago, cannot be doubt
ed, yet many women complain that the
colors fade and dinge so soon that the
work is labor thrown away. But this is
an error, for IL properly laundried, wash
silks may be kept fresh and bright until
the articles they adorn are past usefulness.
The doing of the embroidery is no dainter
work than that of keeping il in good order,
and only by doing it herself can the tasty
woman have her fancy linens kept bright
and pretty.
When ready to do the work. select a
bright day, fill small tub nearly full OF
warm water and add little Ivory soap "a
make suds, put each piece in and wash
carefully Alter each article is clean.
rinse in slightly blue water, TO which a
little thin starch is added, wiring and hang
in the shade. When dry. sprinkle, fold
and let stand half an hour. Iron on the
wrong side, pressing down heavily to
throw out the stitches Of the embroidery,
thus restoring their original beauty.
ELIZA K. PARKER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Every Saturday Tourist Sleeping Cal
Route to California.


Commencing next Saturday night, and
continuing every Saturday night there
after, Midland Route tourist cars en- route
10 Colorado, Utah and California will leave
the Chicago Union Passenger Station of
the Chicago, Milwaukee q ST. Poul Rail
way at 10 O'Clock, running over the Chica-
go and Omaha Short Line to Omaha,
thence via Lincoln, Neb., Colorado Springs
and Leadville, Colo, Salt Lake City and
Ogden, Utah, Reno, Nevada, and Sacra-
mento Cal, arriving at San Francisco at
s As p. III. Wednesday.
AS will be noticed, this route is Midland
through Northern illinois, Iowa, Nebraska,
the Rockies), L tab, Nevada and Califor-
MIA, affording a perfect panoramic view
of prairie, mountain n coast scenery.
These popular every Saturday California
excursion for both first and second class
passengers mot foreign emigrants) are
personally conducted by intelligent,
competent and courteous couriers," who
Will attend to the wants of all passengers
en- route. This is an entirely new feature
of tourist car service and will be greatly
appreciated by families or parties Of
friends travelling together, or by ladies
travelling alone. Particular attention is
paid TO the care of children who usually
get weary on a long journey.
Remember that the Midland Route Tour
ist Cars are sleeping cars and are supplied
with all the accessories necessary TO make
the journey comfortable and pleasant, and
the sleeping berth rate is but 81 Qor two
persons) from Chicago to California.
Ask the nearest ticket agent for tour
list car folder giving complete informa-
ton about the Mid and Route, or address
Eastern Manager Midland Route" No.
95 Adams street, Chicago, ILL.,, or Geo. IL.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent, 41O
Old Colony Building, Chicago.
p. S.-Berth reservations are made IN TIC
order received up to each Saturday morning.
First come. first served
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

GI1EDE, l-l-LONE 1OO.
Phebe's sister and Arthur were doing
all the talking and that Phebe herself
was very silent. Arthur's sister
smiled at Phebe's younger brother
and they gave up daring the advance
guard" to walk faster than they did.
They had reached the park by this
time and the beauty of the simmer
ing, cleaning, dimpling lake, radiant
and shining in the last rays of a bril-
liant winter sun. was sufficient excuse
for the sudden silence which fell upon
them ALL When, after turn on the
esplanade. they began to think of
home, nobody had anything to say, and
Phebe, especially, was very silent
The rear guard" were uncomprehend-
ingly silent also. And after awhile
they managed to get in front and leave
the others far behind.
They don't want us any longer,
guess" said Phebes younger brother,
and his companion was fain to ac-
quiesce Lets go and get some
candy" she said, soothingly.
Meanwhile, in "the ranks of the
conversation. Phebe was still silent,
but her sister was listening eagerly
and Arthur was doing all the talking.
And this is what he said:
"Girlie" Everybody called Phebe's
sister "Girlie," even IL she did profess
to have quite forgotten her girlhood
days., "if you had wanted to say some
thing, IL you had wanted to say it for
years and never had the courage, If
you were fairly aching to say it, hun
cry for an answer. what would you
dor
Phebe's sister made no reply for a
moment and Phebe blushed so wildly
that her very temples were red. Her
sister looked at her understandingly.
The younger brother was wont to say
that "Girlie" had a talent for SYM
pathlzing with people. Just now she
exhibited that talent with exceeding
tact. She turned abruptly away from
Phebe and looked kindly at Arthur
Then she spoke. quietly but decidedly
Sho could be brave upon occasion
could this sef-styled "old maid" whom
every one loved and trusted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07


loved each other for years and every
body besides their own selves knew
1t; they knew il, too, in a sort OF UNI
comprehending way. Arthur's pres
ence made the sunshine little bright
er to Phebe; when Phebe herself was
near Arthur never noticed whether the
sun shone or not But still, as has
been implied, they were not sure of
this happy knowledge. Neither one
would have owned to even suspecting
the truth.
Those two happy idiots will keep
on incoming and spooning without
knowing it for years and never come
to an understanding was the
dictum of Arthurs sister.
What does it matter so long as they
are happy?" Phebes sister would re-
ply.
Both sisters, ii might be mentioned,
were older by several years than the
brother and sister about whom they
were so concerned. Both saw how
things were with the clearless OF sight
which comes only from having been
through the mill" Neither of these
merry girls of so were love-lorn in the
slightest degree, but both Of them had
had what the French term IAN affair.
However, the days when these events
had come to pass were so long gone
by that they were half-forgotten.
Phebes sister declared that she could
scarcely remember what it was to have
beau; she smiled tenderly when
Arthur called on Phebe three nights a
week, nevertheless, Arthur's sister al
ways called herself heartless old
maid, but her eyes softened when she
saw him buying and taking violets to
Phebe. Some one had bought violets
for her, once on a time. Some one
used to buy roses for Phebe's sister
also
But to return to the walk. 1t came
to pass on a beautiful Sunday after
noon, the late afternoon of a perfect
spring day, dropped by accident into
the heart of January. The day was SO
lorely, in fact, and the sunshine so
tempting as ii lay on the snowless
stone pavements, that Arthur insisted
that they all go for walk. The park
was their destination and they walked
by three and two. Arthur and Phebe
with Phebe's sister. led the way Ar
thurs sister followed with Phebe's
younger brother. And for awhile they
walked close together and joked and
laughed merrily.
But presently the rear division OF
the army" as Phebe laughingly called
the couple which walked last, noticed
that the others no longer answered
their sallies. Then they saw that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

You cannot advertise money out OF peo-
pies pockets al the time you may do IL now
and then, but IL you don't give them some
thing of absolute merit in return, advertis-
ing will never prove successful. The kind
of advertising that pays is advertising a
good thing. AS it has the merit people Will
use il again and again. Never has 1t been
better illustrated Than in the great success
of Cascarets, candy cathartic, that we nave
been lately advertising in this paper. All
Druggists call Cascarets repeaters, that Is,
people buy them, like them, and buy them
again and recommend them to their friends.
Cascarets are guaranteed to cure constipa-
ton or money refunded, and are a delight
full laxative and liver stimulant; the best
medicine ever made. We recommend all
our readers to try them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
SACASTAIS EMIER.
Spanish Liberal Leader to Form Cab
inet-Promises Autonomy for Cuba.

inet-Promises Autonomy for Cuba.
Senior Sagasta, the Spanish liberal
leader, has been intrusted by the queen
regent with the task of forming a new
cabinet.
The financial question is demanding
the greatest attention, and the liber-
ais, at the outset of the coming session
of parliament, will expose frankly the
position of the Spanish treasury.
Senior Sagasta in an interview said
that "the liberals would not assent TO
mediation by the United States with a
view to Fastening the pacification OF
Cuba and inducing the rebels in arms
and exile to accept autonomy. No
Spanish party, certainly not the liber-
ais, could assent to foreign interior
ence in our domestic affairs or with our
colonies. No government could hope
to induce the nation TO accept such in
reference. We shall reverse com
pletely the policy of the last two years
in Cuba, beginning, naturally, with
the recall Of Weyler, and are prepared
To grant to Cuba all possible self-gov-
eminent, a broad tariff and every con-
cession compatible with infleXible de-
Tense of Spanish rule and sovereignty
in the West Indies. We believe this
will satisfy the majority of the Cubans,
and we will act thus spontaneously"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
s1oo Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased 10 learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been abe
TO cure in all its stages and that Is Ca
tarrh. Hairs Catarrh cure Is the only
positive cure now known 10 the medical
fraternity Catarrh being a constitution
al disease, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer one Hun
dred Dollars for any case that II fails 10
cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address Il. j. CHENEY * Co., Toledo.
o.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
REVIEW OF TRADE.

Speculation in wheat and cotton has been
set back by bright crop prospects The
wheat estimates of 590.0J0,0J0, bu about go
0OO 900 bu more tnan would be required for
food and seed, leaving the smallest stocks
for six years without replenishment, was
followed by decrease in foreign buying and
caused weakness Yet western receipts for
four weeks were but 27.S2i ! 554 bu against pa
09i,O4i for the same weeks last year and At
lantic exports, flour included, are 1925 ,1lS
bu, against S.iT636I last year, while Pacific
shipments are also very heavy and corn eX-
ports continue over ~ per cent more than
last year All industries are pushed to in
crease working force, with occasional rise
I'm rate of wages, by the growing demand.
This is largely tor replenishment of stocks,
but dispatches show that retail trade at
most northern points continues TO expand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Feeling of Relief at Washington.

Washington: The news from Madrid
to the effect that the queen regent had
invited Sagasta to form a cabinet was
hailed with feeling of relief in official
circles here. In the view of the adj
ministration, the United States and
Cuba have all to gain and nothing to
lose in the liberal accession to
power. Even if the party is not
willing to go as far as the ex-
treme Cuban syrpathizers in the
United States wish, it is felt that there
will certainly be most liberal offer
ing of concessions to secure peace in
Cuba. Another result that is expected
is the withdrawal, either by resigna-
ton or recall, of Gen. Weyler.
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cubans VIII Not Accept Autonomy.

Gen. Julio Sanguilly, who was ar
rested in Cuba, tried, convicted. par
doned and released at the request of
the United States, says: II do not be-
lieve the formation by Sagasta of a
liberal cabinet will have any effect on
the Cuban insurgents The Cubans
have gone too far to accept autonomy.
They are in a better condition now to
fight to the end for absolute freedom
than ever before. Why accept auton-
omy when freedom is at hand? The
people of Spain have lost all patience
with the governments conduct of af-
fairs in Cuba and am given to believe
that they will not be sorry at all if the
war should end, even should Cuba Sc
cure her independence"
Interviews with other prominent
Cubans in New York, including L.
Estrada Palma, representative of the
Cuban provisional government, and all
declare that the patriots will not ac-
cept autonomy, that it is out of the
question, but most of them are in favor
of paying Spain a reasonable indem-
nifty providing she evacuates the island
at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
TRADE DEVICES ON WHEEL5.

Trunks, Hats, and Other Things Made %
Various familiar articles of trade are
used as models for bodies of delivery
wagons. OF these the trunk is, perhaps,
most commonly used. Wagons made
with the body in the semblance Of big
trunk may be seen in many cities, the
trunks and kindred articles. Perhaps
the next most familiar is the wagon
with the body in the form of great
hat; the delivery wagon Of a halter.
Another form not unfamiliar is that Of
the great shoe, made of metal, and
mounted on wheels. and used as a de-
livery wagon of shoe dealer. Like the
great hat, the shoe may be painted or
all gilded All Of these devices have a
seat outside, in front, and they have a
door at the rear end The shoe is
mounted on the RAINING part, with the
toe to the front The drivers seat is
over the tip of the toe, or in front of
it. The door by which parcels are got
in and out of the wagon is in the heel
of the great shoe at the back. A wagon
used for the delivery OF packages from
a laundry has body in the form of a
great wash boiler. Perhaps the latest
OF these trade devices on wheels is
shown in a wagon used for the delivery
Of a proprietary article that is sold in
liquid form In this case the wagon
body is in the shape of great bottle.
Elk
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Try Grain-O.

Ask your grocer today to show you
a package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without
injury as well as the adult. All who
try it like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives IL without
distress. a the price of coffee.
10 cents and % cents per package.
Sold by all grocers. Tastes like coffee.
Looks like coffee.
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BLACK damp" in the Jermyn mine,
near Rendham, Pa, caused the death
of five miners who were fighting fire
on one OF the levels.
A Il. q O. train ran into horse and
wagon at Carrcroft, Pa, killing a man,
boy, little girl and the horse and
demolished the wagon.
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Gen. b. +. Tracy, formerly secretary

Gen. u. +. Tracy, formerly secretary
of the navy, has been nominated for
mayor of Greater New York by the
regular Republican organization.
The silver Democrats of Massachu-
sets nominated for governor George
Fred Williams, who made n reputation
as an orator in the Bryan campaign.
About 25 millers of Michigan met at
Kalamazoo and discussed means of in
creasing exports, holding freight rates
down, and grading wheat uniformly
They petitioned the government to
make reciprocity treaties TO increase
the foreign trade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Generally speaking" remarked the
observer of men and things, lit may be
that a woman proves her equality in
putting on mems garb. but not always.
For example, in putting on the four
finland tie she shows her superiority"
Detroit Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Elizabeth Seward, of Denver, the
only woman bill poster in the United
States, employs from eight to ten men,
and is assisted by her 22-year-old
daughter.
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GRAIN, ETC.

sDetroit-Hay No timothy, $500 per ton
Potatoes, soc per bu. Live Poultry, spring
chickens, shc per Id; fowl, 6hc; ducks, ~
turkeys, &c. Eggs, strictly fresh. l5c per
doz. Butter. dairy l5c a ID; creamery, 2lc-