Punxsutawney Spirit, 1898-04-20

              J!**'' IffpWWBI^^^ 1 Sljt {tatweratanmeg) spirit s » * \ " wmmM 1 • am VOL. XXV. PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20,1898. NO. 46 Shoes. aam-»ie»>>»a«K»x»>>:-35»?0B<gewi PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. Blanco's Armistice. •Wall Paper. | Cuban BIG STORES. BIG STOCK. LITTLE PRICE. z *jgj President.. McKINLEY'S - - • WAR MESSAGE unattainable elswhere. Styles, only we Prices impossible of duplication save by OURSELVES. These are some of the elements which tend to fill our Dress Groods Dept. these days with throngs of Ladies, whose happy faces reveal the delight which women of culture and refinement always experience when they come in contact with Our kind of'goods. To see these prices is to see us ; to see us is to secure the handsomest spring gown you ever wore, and for the lowest price you ever paid. Spring Novelties can show. A - H| M- vsfcii JjONAfci . I - rr*tr .} ' SPRING DRESS GOODS, is a master piece of Statesmanship, and means just what is says, regardless of jingoists. Humanity and our duty to the same are plainly set forth. All loyal American's await the bugal call. Plain Facts Plainly Stated is? what keeps our full force hurry every day. ORGANDIES, - - - 18c OKGANDIES, - - - 25c LAPPET STRIPES, - - 14c IMPERIAL DOTTED MULL, - 18c MOUSSELINE DESOIE, FANCY, 48c $1.00 New Blue Suiting, (Pattern only,) Exclusive styles, 50 in., Silk and Wool, $1.00 yd. $1.20 Gray Mixed Suiting, (Pnttern only,) ex elusive styles, 50 in., nil wool, - $1.20 yd. 5c lOc 15c 12c SfcLirt Waists 50c Fine Line Covert Cloths, 38 in., Brown, Blue, Gray and Tun, all wool, - 50c yd. StLirt Waists ORGANDIES, FANCY CltEPON, (new) PRINGLE CLOTH, BATISTE. 30 in. PERCALES, 30 in. BEST MAKES ONLY. s p T n g D r e s s G o o d s HAIL Orders Receive prompt attention. Plaid Goods, Fancy Goods and many others from 15c to $1 yd., all new. (Collar of same goods.) 43c to $1.25. 85c Satin Soilol, the new Dress Goods, in all the new shades 44 in. - - - S5c yd. (Collar of same goods.) 43c to $1.25. JOHItf B. BAIR - JOHItf B. BAIR - JOHPf B. BA1RI S P r DEMOREST Sowing Machine, guaranteed for 10 long years, $19.50. A 50 cent one is hotter than any other ut 75 cents. A 75 •' " " ft.25. Agl.OO " " " *'_>.00. The "MELBA" Shirt Waist. Why because they are warranted a perfect fit. newest styles, most attractive and serviceable goods. With this combination of merit they are sure to stand first. SILKS. A new invoice Fancy Sash Ribbons, 25c toll.OO per yard. just hero, and the way they are selling has led us to keep the price at; the old mark. Ail good silks are scarce and higher. This is your opportunity to save any advance that has recently taken place. Nothing will make your summer toilet so complete at a minimum cost as these goods. We have a full line of Sea Power in the War. Knglanil is With I)*. The Difference in Clothes. Mens'Shirts, Overalls, Susp'ders, Pants. Shirting, Gingham, Prints, Muslin. |One Car Load Sugar at Jobbers price. Ladies Skirts, Jackets and Capes. Shoes, All Styles and Prices. LaceCurtains Poles and Window Shades Carpets-Brussels, Moquett, Ingrain, Cottage.SOc. 200 Bbls. Flour. Highest Spring Patent. Favorite, (Straight Spring in paper) #l.JtO per sack. Golden Sheaf, (full Patent) - 1.10 " Superlative, (best full hia;h gnido Rol.) 1.45 " Corn Mwal and Breafant Cerials in abundance. S pounds Schoomachor's Host Rolled Oats, - iiitc. <! " Choico Raising, .... 25c. (i " California Prunos - 25c. Arbuckle Coffee per pound - lOc. - * % ■ < I* \ T . .. • 11 -• ii  1 hottlo Burton's Pare Vanilla, (full 2 nz.) A STORE Has its Character. CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS Have their Character, too, We Aim to Sell None But First-Class and Reliable Goods. Just as Men Have. OUR MOTTO:—"Same price same day to everyone" is in effect in every department every day. Shirts & Furnishings. New Soft Shirts. All the leading Shapes of Hats. Nobby Neckwear. Our Suits. They are well made, well Trimmed and Stylish Cut. We have all toes and widths, Russett or Black Good for work or dress. J. B. EBERHART, Wo will pay cash or trade for a few bushel Choicd Hand Picked Beans. ! London "Chronicle."J Meanwhile there is no earthly doubt as to the opinion of the people of this country on the situation. It is oue of wonder at the self-restraint of the great democracy which is taunted with urging its rulers on to war. The seventy millions of people in the United States all are resolved that there shall be liberty in Cuba. There are differences of opinion as to the way in which it shall be brought about, but Spain must know very well that it has to be brought about somehow, above all by an immediate cessation of the barbarities for which Spain is wholly responsible and which have excited American opinion far more than the common horrors of the Civil War. America is absolutely right. No nation was ever more And we ought to acknowledge the justice of her cause by every articulate method at our command. It is, we suppose, too much to suggest that our North American squadrou should !>e instructed to support an armistice in Cuba by a demonstration in the waters of Havana. We are sure that such a demonstration would make for peace, for it would give Spain the excuse for yielding when she is likely to hold our. But if this is impossible, we see no reason why we should not sell in the States some of our torpedo catchers and torpedo boats, factors of a naval war in which she is somewhat deficient. Surely this is the time to prove that blood is'thicker than water—that Anglo-Saxon peoples are one and indivisible. As for Spain, she has a place for repentance. Will she avail herself of it? The kindest word that her friends in Europe can say to her is—Don't commit suicide We guarantee to please you in Quality, Style and Price or refund your money. JOHNSON BLOCK, HT T f \ 1.1 II Mens' and Boys' • d. JLlU Pi n, FURNISHER, * PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. (New York Sun.] Although land operations by Gomez's ! forces are certain to form an important part of any war we may wage against : Spain, and although similar operations in | Cuba by our own army are already planned, yet Capt. Mahan's views as to the part played by sea power in warfare seem likely to have a new illustration. It is probable, indeed, that the question of the mastery of the sea, as between ' Spain and ourselves, will settle the whole ! war. If, for example, Spain's principal j ileet should be defeated by ours in a geu! eral engagement, how could she possibly maintain her army in Cuba? Not only would all reinforcement from Spain be impossible, but all supplies of munitions and stores of everything not procurable in the island, in short, would be cut off. On the other hand, a decisive defeat of our fleet in a general engagement, undertaken at the outset of hostilities, might make land operations in Cuba perilous because then we could not keep open communication between the mainland and the island, and could not rely on transporting safely to the latter the needed troops. And this, too, is quite apart from the increased power of a victorious Spanish fleet to threaten our own coasts, although as to that we consider that our land defences, »vith their floating adjuncts, furnish all required protection. Besides the question of general engagement comes in that of bombarding Havana, where the part played by sea power is apparent, and also that of blockade ; for it we can maintain a blockade of Cuba, Spain's evacuation of it obviously becomes only a matter of time. It is doubtless partly with this in view, as well as for providing transports, commerce protectors and the fast scouts which a lighting squadron needs, that our Government has drawn so largely on the merchant marine for auxiliary cruisers. They can help to seal up the ports of Cuba, and with the numerous factors that go to make up sea power, and the various duties imposed on navies, number of ships are requisite as well as fighting efficiency.The situation is a striking illustration of all that has been said as to the importance of sea power, and also as to that of naval strategy, tactics, and training. Fortunately, we may with confidence pit our fleet against that of Spain. A Call for a Volunteer. The Spanish Version. A cablegram from Madrid under date of April 19, say8: "The report of the Spanish commission of inquiry into the destruction of the Maine, which was published in the official "Gazette" yesterday, says: "On the night of February 15, an explosion occurred in the forward storeroom of the Maine, which caused the destruction of that portion of the vessel, resulting in her sinking at her anchorage. It is shown from the ship's plans that it contained other explosives than powder and shells of various kinds. The same plans show that said storerooms were surrounded on the starboard by bunkers containing coal, and those who witnessed the explosion are agreed in saying that it was due to a purely accidental cause. Respect for the law by which is recognized the absolute extra-territoriality of a foreign man-of-war constitutes a complete obstacle to ascertaining the origin of the disaster. Examinations of the hull of the Maine, both outside and inside, when it is possible to float the vessel, will justify the correctness of this report, although this must not be taken to imply that the report requires such confirmation."•Wall Paper. Wall Paper.- Has thousands of designs. Everything made in wall paper, from the cheapest up to the very best grades. His prices will win your trade if you find out what they are. Means' Pharmacy Wall Paper.- Is asked this woek to our new Shoes for Children and Misses, "The Scottish Quocn and Highland Lassie." They aro a littlo high in price, but the Quality and Style more than off set the pricc. Special Attention We selected each line Mens', Ladies', Childrons' and Hoys —very carefully. but think we have boon fully repaid for our carefulness, by the largo patronage wo have ree'd, for which wc aro very thankful. Spring and Summer. Can be truthfully said of our entire line for Down in Price. Up in Quality Tbe New Battleship Alabama. It Will Pay You to get the best workmanship possible when you are having repairs made to your teeth. If you go to M&flNS'DkNTflL PARLORS Her Average M. In the Johnston Block, you will find it costs no more for the best work than for any other kind. Johnston Block, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. iii the I.omlon "Oliron- tnle."| Near Cruces I witnessed an officially styled "battle." Tile guerrillas surrounded a Cuban patrol, who burst through, killing one Spaniard. His comrades rode in with the body and made no attempt to follow the enemy they outnumbered six to one. The day before I.ieutenant Vasquez, of the Balien Regiment there, seized a cart containing seven bodies, all relatives from one hut, going to be buried. He threw the naked corpses out and carried off the cart to transport fodder. Buzzards soon started to eat the bodies right in sight of the town of Condado. At Santo Domingo an old pacifico went outside the town on Wednesday, was siezed and brought iu as a rebel. Captain Lassa, of the local cavalry, rode forward and drove his sword through the prisoner's body, and a volly ended hia misery. The corpse was then recognized aa Manuel Fruitora, a rich fanner before the war, whose wife and daughter were starving in town, and the father went ont with a special permit to dig potatoes. Thus are General Blanco's decrees treated, and he may well punish this brutal officer, who dominates the town of Santa Domingo with impunity. The people here told me they dared not go out. Colonel Carreras, at Sagua, also kills prisoners every other day. [New York Sun.] The most useful service which the lion. Charles Henry Crosvenor of Ohio can render his country at this critical time is to get up in the House and ask Mr. Reed to recognize him for a personal explanation.Gen. Qrosvenor can do his country and the Administration this great service. Will he volunteer ? If he is recognized, he should then proceed personally to explain that when he remarked in the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 7, that "this war will be (ought under the banner of the Republican Administration of this Government, or it will not be fought at all," he did not mean to be understood, as he certainly has been understood by certain patriotic Democrats in Congress, that this war is to be a Republican war. Let Gen. Groavenor stand up like the man he is and state the exact truth. If this war is to be fought at all it will be fought under the flag of the United States. If you want your child dressed in a tine stylish shoo. Ask to see thcni. , i [ ) She—Do you recollect the night that you proposed to me ? I bent my head and didn't say anything. He—Quite right, but you've made up for it alnce. I London Tit-Bits.] The battleship Alabama, in conrse of construction at Cramp's ship yard, Philadelphia, will be launched May 18. The Alabama is eight feet longer than the large battleship Iowa, completed by the Cramps last year. She is technically known as a first-class sea-going battleship. The armament will be 4 13-inch breech-loading rifles, mounted in pairs in two eliptical turrets on the middle line, one forward and one aft of the superstructure ; 14 6-inch rapid-fire breech-loading rifles, mounted in sponsons, and a secondary battery of 16 6-pounder and 4 1- pounder rapid-fire guns, together with one Gatling and one field gun. She will also have four torpedo tubes. —Go and see Daniel Peffer, as "Asa Donlap," and Harold Hurray, aa his son, in the "Limit of the Law." —Don't (ail to see Walter Pan tall aa Emanuel Cashing, a lawyer, and Eugene Winalow, as "Ike Toot," a base ball crank, in the "Limit of the Law." Punxsutawney, Pa. R. E. BROWNELL, wmm J I 4 m V. * r