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fn lira sr News VOL. L30. DANVILLE, TUESDAY, FEHRUAHY 7, .1,0. A COPY. ,6 A WEEK The Mo THE TREAT! RATIFIED.

FIFTY YEARS AGO f- SPECIAL THIS WEEK fc aatstft the OUR- 38 IN United States Senate Indorses Peace Commissioners, OEN- DANVILLE BOUNDS HALF A GROCERY DEPARTMENT. TURY AS A BOEOUGH. CLOSING OF THE DEBATE. SS5 it I1 mi Senator Allan of Ncb'rastfsV Kxplalns Hla Position on Faadla tloa and Replica to Newspaper Criticism. Package Coffee, all brands 10c.

lb California i v. 6a lb Onr own brand Baking- Powder, 10c. lb pound pail of Jelly, all flavors, 25a Pare Maple Sugar in 2 pound cakes, 25a Pure Maple Syrup in gallon cans 85a 15 bars Linett Soap, 25o. There is no better Flour made than our brands of Lexington and White Loaf. Every sack guaranteed.

Lexington 48o. sack or $3.70 per bbl White 50c. sack or $3.85 per bbl For this week we will still sell our after dinner Mocha and Java Coffee in one pound cans at 25c. per pound, DON'T FAIL TO VISIT THE 3EEAT CLEAEHTQ SALE NOW GOING ON IN O'JE DBY GOODS DEPARTMENT. Washington, Feb.

6. The peace treaty has been ratified by a majority of 3 In the senate. I If Your Head Aches, Eyes Burn, t'5A 'tcn- water, or letters blur and run together when read-ing, you cannot conceive of the great relief a pair of pro- perly fitted glasses will give you. Why spend hundreds E23 of dollars for medicines when all you need is a pair of cor- jyj rectly fitted glasses gj FittinK glasses is a science one can only become pro- RgCj ficient in, by years of study, close application and con- Jnjjj stant practice. My work in Danville is a clear record of successful jsX? fitting of glasses.

Ask any of the hundreds of people I have fitted. They will tell you of the success of my work. I charge nothing for testing your eyes, and will fnr-gjy nish good glasses at the lowest prices. If, after a fail" trial, a my glasses don't prove satisfactory, bring them back and JJJ get your money. I don't want your money if the glasses fail to benefit you and would rather return it than have a gj3 dissatisfied customer.

1 HENRY REMPE, Jeweler and Scientific Optician, pa. Organized February Seventh, 1849. First Burgess and Town Oounoil. An Interesting Bit of History. The boi ouKh of Danville has completed the first half century of its existence.

years ago, the seventh day of Febiuary by an act of the State Legislature Danville was organized as a borough, the act being signed by Governor William F. Johnston. The first burgess who served in the new borough was Dr. William H. Magill.

The first twn council was composed of JOHN F. TQOLEY'S; Double Store, Washing-ton, Feb. An unusually large number of senators were on the floor when the vice president's gavel fell. The chaplain in his Invocation prayed for our troops In the Philippines. A feeling prayer was also made for the president, vloe president and congress.

Resolutions were presented by Mr. Fairbanks, Mr. Allen and Mr. Hans-brough, adopted respectively by the legislatures of Indiana, Nebraska and North Dakota, urging the senators of those states to vote for the peaee treaty. Mr.

Allen (Neb.) then addressed the senate upon several resolutions relating to expansion. He devoted the first part af his address to a personal explana 1 316 AND 318 MILL Jhe following members George S. Sainl- George C.tsset,'Valentine Best, Frank and E. H. Baldy.

The first meeting was held in the office of E. H. Baldy, who was elected as clerk of council. The first street commissioner was Edward Young, who received a sal BJ THE EYE PHILADELPHIA HEADING- RAILWAY, IN EFFEOT NOV. 20, 1898.

TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE For Philadelphia 11.25 4.02 p. m. or New Ynrlc 11.35 a in, 4.20 p. in. For 1'aUwleaa 11.H5 a.

ni. b.CH p. m. For Milton 7.62 a. 4.02 m.

For m.v4.09p m. Trains' Tor Baltimore. Washington, the South and Boston Store, LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO KNOW ary of 20 a year. Thomas Jones was elected the first constable. On the 22d of the first dog tax was levied in Danville.

The tax met with great opposition, especially from those who had several dogs. It was that year that a fire engine was procured for the It cost $800 and was given into the charge of the Friendship Fire company. It was in the first year of Danville's existence as a borough, December 24, 1849, that the council passed a resolution making application to the State Legislature for a new county to be called Montour, with the county seat at Danville. est via. B.

U. K. leave Heading Termi- to be perfectly fitted with glasses requires skill and experience with. modern appliances for testing same. I am fully equipped, with the above and make no charge for In all cases I guarantee satisfaction.

275 5 277 MILL ST The Greatest Sale of Ladiea? Ready Made Dress Skirts that ever took place in Danville, Will tell you that if you want FRESH GROCERIES you must go to Len- nal Fhiiadeiptua at v.ba, u.w a. h.o, i.vi p. m. Suml v3.3a. 7 .66.

11.20, 7.27 p. ra. 'Additional trains from 24th and Chestnut street nation, week days 1.3&. 4.41, 8.23 m. it ATLANTIO OITY DIVISION, Laave Philadelphia 10.

a m. Leave Williamsport 10.10 a 4.30 m. Leave Milton 10.47 a m. 5.20 m. Leave Hloomsbiirg 7.35 a a 16 Leave Uatawlssa 7 85 a ra, 8.18 m.

FOK ATLANTIC CITY Leave Philadelphia.Chesttrat street Wharf and South street Wai for Atlantic Uity. Week days Express 9.00 a (Saturday only 3 (0), 4,00, 5.00 in. Accommodation, 8.uo a. Duplicating Broken ses a Specialty. tion, brought out by statements made by a newspaper concerning Mm and his action with respect to the treaty.

Among the statements made by the newspaper In question was that Mr. Allen would enlighten the senate as to the political significance of- Senator Gorman's position with reference to the treaty. Tribute to Gorman. "I have at no time," said Mf." Allen, promised to" enlighten 'the country consenting what Senator Gorman is doing sr proposes to do. 1 do not know, nor Am I concerned in knowing, what Mr.

Gorman's intentions may be." He then paid a personal tribute to Mr. Gorman's ability and patriotism as a statesman. Referring; then, to the statements which have been made as to the action of some of the Democrats in the senate in opposing the treaty because of their opposition to Hon. William Jennings Bryan and 'the further statement that Mr. Allen proposed to take these Democrats to task, Mr.

Allen said: "I am not the keeper of the conscience of Mr. Bryan. I do not pretend to represent him here or elsewhere, and any utterances to the contrary are entirely unfounded. I am the personal friend of Mr. Bryan, and I am also his political friend.

I may say of him that I regard him as the superior In knowledge and J. M. Mart in's EXPERT WATCH AKDJEWELBY BEPAIRING. GEO. H.

SMITH, Popular 7oTxralxzr Str. 253 Mill St. Near Canal. Struck by an Arc Lamp. Frank Seidel.

an employe of the Mahoning Rolling Mill, met with a painful accident Monday afternoon, which might have resulted very seriously. A rope supporting an arc light near tbe roof of the mill suddenly parted and the lamp, including the bracket, without a moment's warning, fell in the midst of the workmen. Seidel was the unlucky fellow with whose head the lamp came in 0.46 m. Sunday Express w.OO; 10.00 a Accommodation, 8.00 a in, and 4.30 m. RETURNING LEAVE ATLANTIC CITY Depot, corner Atlantic and Arkansas Avenue: Week days Express, 7.35, 9.00 a and 4.0 and 6.30 m.

Accommodltion, 8.15 a in, and ,3 m. Sunday Express, 4.00, 5.15, 8.00."p m. Aecom modation, 7.15 a and 4.15 m. Parlor Cars on all Express Trains. I.

A.8WE1GAHD, EUSON WEEKS, Gen. Superintendent. Gen Pass. Agent Ladies' Black Mohair Skirts that were $3. 98, for this sale.

$2.88 Ladies' Black Mohair Skirts that were $3.00, for this sale. $1.91 Ladies' Black Novelty Cloth Skirts that were $3. 98, for this sale $3.95 Ladies' Black Serge Skirts that were $2.00, for this sale $1. Ladies' Black Fancy Figured Skirts that were 1. 69, for this sale ft.

25 Boston Store. Cash Grocery, 235 MILL STREET. Try our Candies and Pea nuts and you will be convinc contact. He staggered backwards almost overcome by the blow. His hat capacity of any living American statesman.

History will rank him with Webster and Clay as one of the greatest statesmen our country has produced. I regard him as a brilliant comet In the shielded his head from the full force of ed that we keep the finest in town. Jonnson llinery II the contact. As it was he was badly cut, however, sustaining an ugly gash on the top of his head and anotherjust above the eye. Dr.

Ilarpel was called who found it necessary to insert two stitches TO CLOSE OUT OUR in eaJh wound. MILLINER! political sky, as were Webster and Clay in their time. I know him to be not only able and patriotic, but absolutely sincere." Defines Ilia Position. Mr. Allen then read from some further newspaper comment reflecting upon him as to his action regarding- and, by intimation, imputing the purity of his motives.

"I have never occupied a doubtful ground," said he, "upon this treaty. From the time It was completed in Gil 1 TT 1 ir WE WILL SELL ALL -nairy oieeie morrison. nnrlH good-siztd audience convened in Y. on HI I A. Hal last evening to hear the Ag 01.

C. kddre A C. 1 1 1 1 1 1 uuu uiiiii ress of iiuiy Steele Morrison. The BEGINNING SATURDAY, DEC. 31,.

'98. Paris I have Intended to give it rr.y vote." He said that had he on the IAT AND BELOW COST. JOHNSON'S 121 MILL STREET, DANVILLE, PA. commission he woii'xf have in sisted 0iXcertain in the treaty, but ne wouia give nis vote. Murray's Store.

Mr Allen then made a constitutional argument against expansion, but main OUR CANNED GOODS Give an additional relish and a gilt edge finish to your bill o'fare. Nothing choicer or more tempting fp' an eighteen eaKer, who is not more til years of age, has a guod command ol language and knows how to tell a story with effect. During the hour and a half he occupied in relating his experiences in New York and abroad the discouragements and triumphs of his big undertaking to gain a foothold in journalismthe audience sat deeply interested, showing no sign of weariness. The lecture served to illustrate that no obstacles are too great for pluck and perseverence to overcome even though it be only a boy. tained congress would nave ail power and authority aner tne treaty ratin- cation to deal with the questions that might arise concerning the Philippines.

(Clearing XecJto of In conclusion, Mr. Alien saia tnat a can be produced than our Canned strong foreign policy of this government Beets, Tomatoes, String Beans, and VTiniev Cootlo Unprecedented Olfeii Bi Mn lo Carpel Corn, Teas, and our prices are the lowest. Some of the specials must be Incidental to a powe rul domestic policy. "The news has ccme to us," he said, "of a conflict betweei the Filipinos and the American army ind navy. To my own state has come much of the LYONS Meat Market, Is headquarters for Fresh Beef, Pork, Mutton, Lamb, and Veal i for this week: Rice 04 ots.

loss. Ten out of the zs aeaa wre members of the First Nebraska infaitry." Prunes. 04 cts. Rolled Oats. Sleighing Party.

A sleighing party from Bloomsburg was entertained at Hotel Baldy last night. The foil wing were in the party: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gross, Mr. and Mrs.

03 cts Special Drives in Muncy All Wool Blankets. Everything to go at Sacrifice Prices. Favors Cassation Paris, Feb. The minister of lustice, bP yssW 's M. Lebret, has communicated tothe re vision bill committee of the chaiber of deputies supplementary informaton re J.

M. Gidding, Mrs. Oscar Alexander, Mrs. Max Gross, Misses Blanche Gross, Bottom Price ft Vocery, 347 MILL ST ET. Poultry and Game in Season.

Rebecca Lcwenberg, Esther Cohen, Mrs, Lee. Alexander, Messrs. Alex Cohen and specting the charges Drougni gainst the criminal section of the court cassation by M. Quesnay de Beaurpaire, the former president of the civil action of that body. It Is understood tnt the Information Just submitted is fav-able CARPET DEPARTMENT.

1.25 Axminsters for 98 cents. 1.00 Moquettes for 84 cents. 1.00 Brussels lor 75 cents. .85 cent Brussels for 69 cents. .75 cent.

Tapestry for 59 cents. DRY GOODS DEPT. $6.50 Blankets for $4.50 4.90 Blankets for 3.75 .50 Dress Goods for 371 cenla. .40 Dress Goods lor 29 centa. .30 Dress Goods lor 21 cents.

William Lowenberg. Another Silk Mill. to the Judges of the criminal a tion and to President Leow of that bod and M. Bard, the reporter of the Dr-fus A silk weaying company, -at present 11 bought during sale will be floored I FUHiMn located in Europe, is desirous of estab case. and lined free of charge.

lishing a plant at Sunbury," notwithstanding that the town already has one silk mill. Tbe estimated cost is About 50 dozen Handkerchiefs that were used for decorating, to be clueed 65 cent All Wool Ingrains 52 cents. 60 cent All Wool Ingrains 48 cents. 000, and the plant will give employ out at 50 cents on the dollar. Not tbe Bla- Orlet For Mosqnlto Bara.

Reading. Feb. 6. A Philadeljia company has placed a large order yn a Reading Iron plant for the manuh-ture of mosquito bars. The Phila.

phla concern has a contract with government to provida the bars, whl, will be used to support nettings for oidipra doing; garrison duty in the nient to over 300 hands. Subscriptions 50 cent Ingrains 35 cents. 25 cent. Rag Carpet 19 cents. least bit damagrcd.

are being solicited. A few Children's and Ladies' Wraps, to go at about one-half price Masquerade BalL Your size may be among them. island possessions. The orders for tl bars are placed in 17.000 lots at a time. REEFERS FOR Fd Casmes Blot Street Fight 53-49 1.

S9 1-49 S5-oo 2.50 300 Five large sled loads of young people left this city last night to attend a masquerade ball given in Enterline's Hall, under the auspices of a party from this city. Some ninety attended from this place. Chicago. Feb. 6.

A feud of long Stan i that has existed between two set FOR MEN.S- All the new shapes, in all the popular leathers, Calf, Box Calf, Enamel, Patent Leather and Vici Kid at $3.00 the pair. FOR WOMEN. Every style that is up-to-date, in the favorite leathers, Kid or Calf, Button or Lace. Our special price $3.00 the pair. W.

J. ROGERS, whel Wes- of young men reached a climax battle was fought In Fullerton avenue, near High street Nearly half a hundred men took part in the affair, and knives and cluba were 512.50 PLUSH CAPE FOR 56.9S 12.00 6.50 10.50 6.00 About a dozen Indies' Jackets at your own price. In fr.iv imed. Six men were Daaiy received Eevival Services. Revival meetings are still in progress at the Trinity M.

E. Church. Hev. Kev- lured, and a dozen others slight wounds. 322 ILXJLjIL, STREET: ennaugh, a noted Presbyterian divine of Ohio, will preach this at 7:30 o'clock.

All are cordially invited to be present. BETO BOILED DOWN. rnemrl laborer have had a r4e in Havana. DANVILLE'S GREATEST STOFtE. P.

G. MURRAY SON. 9- pa-.