Punxsutawney Spirit, 1897-07-28

              m .Shirt Waists. Trojan iuak<\ The nicest in town, itud we are closing tin-in at 85c. and *1.00. of six pit-ces, Waist Sets. Were 10 cents, now 5c. •' 20 '• " lOc. ■' :!5 " •' 15c. •• 25 44 " 18c. " 50 " " :t5c. Ladies' Linen Collars. All pure linen, big line, 10c. Hosiery. Boy's Black Hose, with seamless toes and heels, were 15c., Sale price lOc. per pair. Ladies' Linen Cuffs, latest styles,' 15, SO an<l 135c. a pair. BOY'S BLACK HOSE, Good leg, cut foot, for 5c. TAN HOSE. A lot of (Kids and ends, were 15 and L'5c., for 5c. per pair. All go for 15 cents each. LADIES' & CHILDREN'S SUN BONNETS, WIDE SHEETING Usual price 16c., lit 12c. yd. OX BLOOD SHOES, FOR MISSES, Sizes 1 I Id 2. Blue Prints, 4£e. yd. Keil Prints, 5c. yd. Ginghams, 4Vc. yd. Pcrcaline Linings, lOc. yd. School Letting. Means' Pharmacy A Top lloavy Hired Man. I In necessary Heroism. 01 Pockets To mi fli Knds FT HATS. ALL KINDS OF HATS prices. Reduced to#l. IS per pair. KID GLOVES. 4 large hook, fancy einbrv, at (>5c. per pair. '2 Clasp, at 75c. per pair. SEE OUR LINE! l5,!JO and ti5 cents. Big line of new goods. RIBBONS below nil other BELTS, Price PARASOLS. Special Sale at Special EMBROIDERIES. A lot of wide goods at ,a>vay down prices. Linen Insertings cheap. Dress Goods. $1.75 Patterns for $1.20. $3.50 ones for $2.10. You liiive never had such itn opportunity to buy nice skirt and length of Dress Fabrics as we offer you at this sale. Seven yds. each. YARD-WIDE UNBLEACHED MUSLIN. See it at 4 cents a yard. Lonsdale Bleached at C»i cents. CA TT ~T~/^We have closed out almost everything of our stock of Silks, but M U , #4 i,iivc tulded new lines of the latest goods at reduced prices, and now • t|1Cy wjj| |)e S(I1(1 at a second reduction price. GRENADINES, were 60, 7S and !)8 cts., now 35, 45 and 75c. a \d. ' LIGHT FANCIES, were ■M to 70 cts. a yd., now 25 and 35c. yd. 36 inch LINING .SILK*, were4o and oOc a yd, now 40c a yd. Best CHANGEABLE TAFFETAS, nice for waists, linings, skirts, etc.. <».» and 75c. LADIES' NECK TIES. Tecks, Shield Bows, and Club Ties, 5 cts. each. • . SALE ! • • CLEARANCE JULY VOL. XXV. JOHN B. BAIR J. B. 33. LAST WEEK OF JOHN B. BAIR. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 28,1897. Y IN DERBIES AND ANYVARII SPECIAL SEASONABLE GOI For All Kinds i of mads. [AiiHonia Sentinel.| ()ne of those ridiculous situations which at the time bring the coldest sweat out on a man's brow, and ever after remain with him as a constant source of mirth, occured to a Shelton merchant a few days  lie thought lie would take a bath, and as his flat is minus one of the chief requisites for the job—a bathtub—he extemporized one out of a small waslitub and enjoyed a cooling ablution. He had just concluded and stepped from the tub for the towel, when ajuldenlv the top hoop of the tub burst with a sharp report, and the man saw to his horror ltint the whole contents of the tub would soon be Hooding the Hour. At the same moment he though I of the store beneath and the amount of damage the water would do as it run down through the ceiling. He is a man of quick thought, and in a moment he did the only thing ossible, threw himself down beside the tub and, clasped his arms around it, held the already fast swelling staves together. He was successful in keeping the water in— but what a situation. He dared not yell, for he was hardly in condition to receive callers, especially as he knew all in the block at the time were of the gentle sex, and he realized at once that the only thing left for him was to stay in that position until the return of his wife, who was out on a shopping expedition. Like the boy who saved Holland, he manfully remained in his uncomfortable position until relief in tlie shape of his wife appeared. Then to cap the climax, when he asked her to get a rope or any old thing to tie about the tub, she, after a long fit of uncontrollable laughter, asked him why he didn't carry tub and contents out to the sink room and pour out the water. With a look that froze the smile on her face he did as she said, and without a word dooned his clothing and wandered out into the cold, unfeeling world, a crushed and humiliated man. h. x lobb, s: Furnisher. EPARTMENTS. GOODS. ICES ON ALL STRA DS IN ALL OTHER THIN COATS AND VESTS, DOCK PANTS. SOFT SHIRTS. GAUZE UNDERWEAR. REDUCED PRICES ON ALL SUMMER GOODS. [PittBburK New* ] George W. Yanderbilt is in Kurope, and the manager of his magnificent estate of Biltuiore, near Ashville, in North Carolina, is with him. In there absence it is in charge of a hired man named E. J. Harding, who has the weakness of many many hired men of suddenly Incoming top-heavy, getting the swell-head, when given a little brief authoriv. President McKinley was to visit the estate; the hired man said that he and the members of the cabinet were welcome to do so, but that the newspaper men with the party would not be, because "Vanderbilt spits on newspaper notoriety and so do I." He has enough now to keep him expectorating till Mr.Vauderbilt returnes. When the president heard of this he sent reply that the newspaper men of the party were invited to accompany him, and that if they were excluded from Biltmore he would not enter it. The swelled head at that quickly contracted. The newspaper men entered Biltmore, and it is stll safe No self-representing man wants newspaper notoriety or notoriety of any other sort. One can easily understand how in a time like this it would be good sense and good judgement on the part of the manager of that estate to avoid as much as may be the talk about "the Yanderbilt millions." One can easily conceive that a possessor of those would not want on any account to be put iu the position of boasting of them, the essence of vulgarity. If this hired man had any sort of fitness tor his bit of brief authority he would have with him newspaper writers with some sense and judgement, that he would not have invited reckless or foolish ones. He would have known that a hint on the subject would have been respected by them. The people wunted news of how the president was received 011 his tour; that could be had best by asking responsible writers to accompany him. That did not enter the Harding swelled head, and hench the Harding chargrin when the firesident sent his reply. It takes very ittle to render some men top-heavy, and in that condition they are pitiable. How Kuslimeu Hunt the Ostrich. The Treaty of Annexation. The school directors of McOalmont township will ineel at Panic school house on Friday morning, August 6, at 8 o'clock to select thirteen teachers and let coal and school supplies. Bids will also be received for the construction of thirteen cupboards, six feet high. 4 feet 6 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, each containing 5 shelves atfU 2 panel doors. To be made of clear pine or hardwood, and painted—delivered where wanted. J CURT NORTH, Panic, Pa., July 9, '97. Secretary 6t3. (Harper's Weekly.! The question which is now before the Senate is, in essence, shall the t'nited States enter upon a career of colonial expansion ? And before answering it in the affirmative, the Senate ought to be satisfied that the time has come for us to take our place among the nations that are constantly on the verge of war. If it be for our advantage to take Hawaii, how much more advantageous would it be for us to take all the Spanish possessions in the Carribean Sea? If we need outlying posts and strategic points, we need them more in the Atlantic than in the Pacific, and if we are to take what we need, without regard to the claims of Kurdpean powers, how can we consistently adhere to the Monroe doctrine, which denies to Europe the right to interfere in American affairs largely bcause the United States refrain froui interfering in European affairs. The Tally Stopped With the War. Means' Pharmacy. is what is winning trade at The Right flrrtfGle at the Right PriGe OLD TIME DRUG PROFITS ARE PLAYED OUT. Drugs are sold now like groceries—at a small profit. That is, in popular stores that have the confidence of the public. Letters of administration on the estate of Daniel Brown, late of McOalmoat township, Jefferson county, Pa., deceased, having been granted the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate pavment, and all persons having claims against the same will present them properly authenticated, for settlement. G. A. Morrison, Cortes, Pa , July 5, '97. Administrator, O-T.A. 5t6 fjKKPERSON G, W1HGRRT, ATTORNKY.l Administrator's Notice. Letters of administration on the estate of Martha J Stumph, late of Punztutawney boro, Jefferson county, Pa., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make iinmediate payment, and those having claims against tlM same will present them duly authenticated for settlement. EdwAbd 0. Stumph, July 7,1897.—5t6 Administrator. DRQ.W.HEAN8, •:DeNTIST> In Johnston Building, Mahoning St. Modern Dentistry practiced, in all its branches. Preservation of the natural teeth a specialty. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. The man looked thoughtful, and said. "Jedge I don't know. I used to keep trade of 'em, but I quit countin' after Lee's surrender I" [Atlanta Constitution.] A Georgia man was arraigned for beating his wife. "What have you to say for yourself?" asked the j udge, '•Kin I speak out, Jedge ? "Yes. What have you to say?" "Jedge, yer honor, I want to say jest this: I never did have no trouble with none er my wives, 'cept this one. My fust wife was an angel, my second came mighty nigh bein' one, my third was wUlin'' an' reasonable, my fo'th wus moderate, my—" "In the name of goodness, "interrupted the Judge "how many wives have you had?" PUNXSUTArWNE,Y,||PA\ 4:08 p.n. J. B. Eberhart, Same price same day to everybody. Our Motto: 4:08 P.M. T«»c. $ I. 'i!i 2.00 4:08 P. M. Sliver Went Down. 4:08 P. M Grain sure to go up. The Farmer is on the winning side. Wo still (inotr: Favorite Flour - $ l.OO Golden Sheaf - - - 1.15 Superlative ... 1.30 No one can give you better Flour at any price. Every sack fully guaranteed. Try a sack and you will use no other. "Golden Chariot," for Children, •'New Era," for Ladies, Blue Hill, for Men, Th« rainy sea Hon is liere ! Keep your feet dry and wive large doctor bills. P.M Shoes ! Shoes ! rm 1 H'oss Goods worth it k» 4:08 P. M. k > tt All-wool Blankets 4t l( 4.2.". 5.00 42.ic, 5'2~W\, ti2Ac., H7Ac., 3.50 4:08 P. M. Saturday, P. M. when President McKinley Dress and Dry Goods 4:08 Signed the new Tariff Bill goods were lower than we may ever see them again. In anticipation of this fact we have had goods bought direct from the manufacturer from 2 to 4 months. They are now arriving every day, and will all be sold on the low tariff basis. This can only last until we make further purchases. All Woolen Goods 4:08 will be higher. P. M. present new lot 25c. :$<>» 15c. 50c. 75c. 05c. 2.75 :i.-i5 :t. 75 If wo had space we could name many other items that will carry like advances. 4:08 P. M. £°M. EBERHART Opens for Mid-Summer anc! early Fall wear, a full new line of WANTED—FAITHFUL MEN OB WOMEN to travel (or responsible established bouse In Pennsylvania. Salary 1180 »nd expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Eneloee self-addressed itund envelope. The National, Mar Insurance Bid*., Chicago. I Longman's Magazine] The Bushman divests himself of all his incumbrances; water vessels, food, cloak, assegai, and sandals are all left behind. Stark naked, except for the hide patch about his middle, and armed only with his bow, arrows, and knife, he sets forth. The nearest ostrich is feeding more than a mile away, and there is no covert but the long, sun-dried, yellow grass, but that is enough for the Bushman. Worming himself over the ground with the greatest caution, he crawls Hat on his belly toward the bird. No serpent could traverse the ground with less disturbance. In the space of an hour and a half he has approached within 100 yards of the tall bird. Nearer he dare not creep on the bare plain, and at more than twentyfive paces he dare not trust his light reed arrows. He lies patiently hidden in the grass, his bow and arrow ready in front of him, trusting that the ostrich may draw nearer. It is a long wait under the blazing sun, close on two hours, but his instinct serves him, and at last, as the sun shifts a little, the great ostrich feeds that way. It is a magnificent male bird, jet black as to its body plumage, and adorned with magnificent white feathers upon the wings and tail. Kwaneet's eyes glisten, but he moves not a muscle. Closer and closer the ostrich approaches. Thirty paces, twenty-five, twenty. There is a little musical twang upon the hot air, and a liny yellowish arrow sticks well into the breast of the gigantic bird. The ostrich feels a sharp pang and turns at once. In that same instant a second is lodged in its side just under its wing feathers, now the stricken bird raises its wing from the body and speeds forth into the plain. But Kwaneet is quite content. The poison of these two arrows will do the work effectually. He gets up,follows the ostrich, tracking it, after it haa disappeared from sight, hy its spoor, and in two hours the game lies there before him amid the grass, dead aa a stone. I'UNXSl'TAWNKY, I'A SILK MITTS. Extra values for 15, 2H and 25 cents per pair. NO. 8 WIN SLOW BLOCK mfcSon cts. each. ETS, NEY ! ? N IN * GOODS 2 s' i w .05c. J .09c. * 12c. f JVIopey IX SHOES. A solid buttoned shoe for girls, made of real Dongola stock, sizes 11 to 2, for $ 1 .OO a pair. fSAVM^MO * ANOTHER V REDUCTIC & SUMMER > Fine Wash Good t ' Were 12c., nc V " 15c., 44 £ 44 18c., 44 * Copie apd Save £ SUN * BONN t All left go at 10 t E.Cunningha M s -