Punxsutawney Spirit, 1898-07-06

              f. Wi 1 .- 'jrjr'i* -• • . v.- ?\. y - . * 31)e (Itiiwrgitttamef) Spirit m NO 5 PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,1898. VOL. XXVI. RED TAG EBERHARTS Annual JULY CLEARANCE SALE, Every CLEARANCE SALE is a lasting advertisement for the "Big Store," and a boon and blessing for thousands of saving and thrifty purchasers. This month's event is destined to go on record as one of the greatest shopping opportunities of the year. Every Dep't will contribnte its quota of matchless values, and a careful perusal of the following -Bargain" list will show that the BIG STOKE contains something to meet the wants of nearly everybody. Come along then and get your share of Bargains from our GREAT JULY CLEARANCE SALE. '25c this week. CLEARANCE SALE Still continues all 1-2 price on all PARASOLS. $5.0n Parasols, *2,50 f-J.50 Parasols, $1.25 4.00 " 'i.OO 2.00 " l.OO 3.00 " 1.50 1.50 " 75c Come quick as they will not last lon<j at these prices. 25c 18° for u fine French Organdie, regular prico '25c. 13° for a fine Organdie, regular price 18c 11° for a line Lappet Stripo Organdie, reg. pr. 14c. 12° for a fine 80 in. Madras, regular price 15 cents. Ho for a tine Figured Lawn, regular price In cents. 7c for a tine 86 in. Percales, regular price lo cts. fic for a line Figured Organdie, regular prico 8 cts. Carpet Chain, ah colors, 15c lb. 4ic for a fine Crepon, regular 10 cent goods. 1 >ress Goods, for a fancy Dress Goods, 5' 15< for a fancy Dress Goods. IS- IS10 25' for for a fancy Dress Goods, reg. pr. 15c. ARE SURE TO INTEREST YOU. The Pri66§ We are Making 5()c 11 Kull linn of fancy Dress Goods, bought to sell at H5o, duriug this sale - 35c. j Special Prices on Black Dress Goods m During this sulc. :-i 3 All Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. At the Domestic Counter. Farmers choice Bleached. Muslin, 86 in. - 5c yd. Blackstone and Hill Muslin, " - 5ic yd. Berkeley Cambric 8c yd. Lonsdale, " - - - - lOcyd. Anderson and Henerietta Uubloachcd Muslin, regular 6c goods, special prico, - 4c yd. 9-4 Unbleached Sheeting, regular 14c goods. special price, - - - lOc yd. THE BIG STORE is full of such bargains a* the above that we don't have space to mention, but that will pay you to investigate at once. All money savers this month. J Special Clearance Prices During this Sale, on  Table Linens, Napkins, Muslins, Sheolings, Lace Curtains, White Goods, SHOES and OXFORDS,-Toweling. CAliPKT CHAIN, all colors, regular 18c kind, special price 15c lb. Table Oil Cloth lO cents. JOHN B. BAIR. Don't fail to come before the week is past, for prices never were as low as now. JOHNSON BLOCK. Delightful Summer Toura. . I'lJNXSUTAWNKY, I'A. This means that SUMMER Clearance Sale Prices away down, down. A Mall Order System. R. E. BROWNELL, Lindsey, Pa. Street car fare paid from and to Punxsutawney. .leaks a Sum Winner. A Sense of Humor the Most Precious tiilt. Jenks their support. There seems to be no question that his nomination will he made with great unanimity at this week's convention. 50 Per Ct. Discount Sale. ATTENTION MOTHERS. 6 75 m HALF PRICE. We have placed all our OddB and Kudu of Children1* Suits on a Bargain Table. Mostly single breasted and light colored CaBliiniere Suits, sizes from 5 to 15 years. All to be sold at Yours truly, J. B. EBERHART, A Question of Exchange. | New York Huu.| We wonder whether Governor-General Blanco and the Sagasta Cabinet are more disposed to-day than they were day hefore yesterday to consider the advisability of releasing certain Americans whom they hold as prisoners of war. For example, there is Mr. Ilobson, lately in command of the Merrimac. Until quite recently, it appears, in the judgment of Governor-General Blanco and the Madrid authorities, we have held as prisoner of war no Spaniard equivalent for purposes of exchange to Assistant Naval Constructor Richmond Pearson Hobson of the United States Navy. What do they think to-day ? Would they regard Admiral Don de Cervera y Topete, Count of J ere/ and Marquis of Santa Ava, for instance, as a fair exchange for Mr. Hobson ? tl.ondon Truth.] I regard a sense of humor as one of %the most precious gifts that can be vouchsafed to a human being. He is not necessarily a better man for having it, but he is a happier one. It renders him indifferent to good or bad fortune. It enables him to enjoy his own discomfiture. Blessed with this sense he is never unduly elated or cast down. No one can ruffle his temper. No abuse disturbs his equanimity. Bores do not bore him. Humbugs do not humbug him. Solemn aim do not impose on him. Sentimental gush does not influence him. The follies of the moment have no hold on hitn. Titles and decorations are but childish baubles in his eyes. Prejudice does not warp his judgment. He is never in conceit or Dut of conceit with himself. He abhors all dogmatism. The world is a stage on which actors strut and fret for his edification and amusement, and he pursues the even current of his way, invulnerable, doing what is right and proper according to ids lights, but utterly indifferent wnether what he does finds approval or disapproval from others. If Hamlet bad had any sense of humor he would not have been a nuisance to himself and to all surrounding him. Free Silver to the Front. fl O O o fc $5.00 Suits are 4.00 Suits are 3.00 Suits are 2.00 Suits are A SAVING OF I T(J $2,50 ON EVERY SUIT. $2.50 2.00 1.50 I.OO Mens' and Boys' I VI llOCDl FURNISHER, V PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. s SO Per Ct. Discount Sale, p r n & <D [New York Sun.J The Democrats of Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Tennesse held their State conventions on Wednesday, and all of them were controlled by the Bryanite element of the party. In Pennsylvania a platform plank reaffirming the principles of the Chicago platform and extolling Bryan as the "tribune of the people," offered by the minoritv member of the committee, was rejectea by a vote of 238 to 1S4 ; but George A. Jenks, specifically the Bryanite candidate for Governor, was nominated by 306 to 116 for Gordon, a Gold Democrat. Moreover, absurdly enough, all of the Gordon phalanx supported the rejected Bryanite free silver plank, while the Jenks majority voted against it. This was because the game of the J enks delegates was to fight the campaign on "State issues" solely. That is, the majority simply played the trick of hiding away their Bryanite principles with a view to temporary expediency. For detailed itinerary, tickets, or any additional information, address Tourist Agent. Pennsylvania Railroad Company. 111*1 Broadway, New York: 8H0 Fulton Street, Brooklyn; 7HD Broad Street, Newark,N. J.; or Ueo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila delphla. For the convenience of those who seek the most attractive way of spending a suiumet vacation, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has arranged two delightful tours to the North, under the personally-conducted tourist system, July 20 and August 10. The points included in the itinerary and the country traversed abound In nature's beauties; Watkins 01 en, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islaads, Quebec, Montreal, An Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga, and the Highlands of the Hudson are all rich in interest and replete with natural attractions. K*ch tour will be in charge of oue of the company's tourist agents, assisted by an experienced lady as chaperon, whose espocisl charge will be unescorted ladies. The rate off 100 from New York, Brooklyn, Newark, Trenton. Philadelphia, Harrisburg. Baltimore, and Washington covers railway and boat fare for the entire rouud trip, parlorcar seats, meals en route, hotel entertainment, transfer charges, carriage hire—in fact, every | item of necessary expense. FINE SHOES. -Wall Paper. Very Low Rates to Omaha. Neb. Via the North-Waters Line (Chicago & North-Western R'y). Kurarsion ticket* at exceptionally low rate* to < >maha and return (affording a visit to the Urand Trans-Mississippi and International Kiposition, Omaha) will be sold July 13th, aoeount of National Republic League meeting. For rates and other Information ssk your nearest Ticket Agent or write, H. A. Gross, 4HI Broadway, New York, or G. B. Spain,210 Eilicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y. Wall Paper.' Means' Pharmacy 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. Wall Paper. Paper." —Visit the Bad Croaa opera hooae, Thursday evening, July 14. in the By it the buyer purchases as quickly, safely and satisfactorily as though buhing by personal visit. That's what dealer* secure when trading with William K. Gillespie, wholesale grocer, Bth street, and Duquesne Way, Pittsburg, Pa. "Fsat as steam can carry it back" comet your order from this house. Promptness peraoneSad, correctness assured and satisfaction guaranteed. [Pittsburg I'ottt.J We think the governorship may be considered settled, so far as the nomination of the Democratic State convention will settle it. Mr. James M. Guffey. who had assurances of the support of a large number of delegates, possibly a majority, formally withdrew as a candidate at the meeting of the delegates from Allegheny county on Saturday, and in a graceful way suggested that aa General Coffroth, of Somerset, had also withdrawn, this left but one western candidate in the field, George A. Jenks, of Jefferson county. In 1 strong terms Mr. Guffey urged the nomination of men of the strongest character and tested party fidelity for all places on the State ticket The Allegheny delegates adopted a resolution pledging Mr. —Fine color printing a specialty at this offlee.Ilk .■ — SHOES — Keg. Price. CIVnce pi-. Black Dong. Oxfords, - $1.00, 79c Black " " 1.25, 08c Black " " 1.50, *1.34 Tan of all the abovo Oxfords. Black and Tan Oxford, 2.60, $1 Tit. Dong. Strap Sandals, 1.25k 08c Misses Tun Shoes, 1.50, $1.00 Ladies'Tan Shoes, - 1.50, $1.23 Ladies' " 2.50, $2.00 Ladies' Black Dong, lace 4.00, $8.08 Ladies' " " 3.50, $2.4H Ladios'Tun and Black, 8.00, $1.08 Ladies' Black Pat. Tip. 8.O0, $2 4K Ladies'Tan Pat. Tip, - 1.50, $1.2!t Groat Bargains in Children's Shoes. See table in center of store for Bargains. Pi a ■ a Tf ■9. K -