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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
WANTS MORE PENSION.
Giant Pat, the Tallest Man in the
Civil War.
Alleges Disabilities Due to the Poor
Fit of His UnifOrms-He's an Ex-
traordinary Character in
Many Ways.

He must be a brave man who, in
the face of the crusade against the
undeserving pensioner, openly engages
congressional influence to secure
large increase of the pension he is now
receiving on no better claim than that
he is the tallest man that entered the
volunteer service during the late war
Such man, says the New York Her
cid, is William Patterson Bane, of MIN
eveh, Pa, generally known among old
volunteer soldiers as Pat Bane, the
Cavalry Giant" Pat" stands seven
feet four in his stockings, and it ap-
pears that he suffered considerably
during his connection with the army
from the gibes of his comrades on ac-
count of his awkwardness and the in
ability of the quartermaster's depart
ment to provide him with garments big
enough to cover his lanky frame. He
is now receiving pension of $12 a
month on these grounds and claim
that he contracted rheumatism in his
arms and legs owing 20 the smallness
of the coats and trousers he was obliged
to wear in the service.
Bane's disabilities, however, do not
prevent him from plying his trade of
shinglemaker in the country place
where he lives, or from travelling about
the country as extensively S possible
en- the spending money paid him by
Uncle Sam. Nevertheless, he does not
consider his pension large enough to
supply his growing wants, and he sue
ceeded in having a private bill intro
duced in the house by Representative
Acheson. of Pennsylvania, providing
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

A dispatch announcing the death Of
John McGlynn, Jr., in the state reform
atory at Huntingdon, was received here
yesterday by person with whom the
young man had kept up a correspond
ence. He had been i'll for some weeks
past, but the exact cause OF death was
not given, nor was any mention made of
what disposition the prison authorities
will make of the remains.
The deceased was aged about seven
teen years. He was arrested here in
October last on the charge of stealing
beer from freight car on a Lehigh
Valley Railroad siding. and on Novem
Der 10 was sentenced to four years in
the reformatory. His father lately re-
moved to the upper end of the county,
in or near Plymouth, it is thought
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

In the prothonotary's office on Tues
day there registered as "a law student
Julian Czurka, an eminent legal practi-
tioner, OF Austria, who is honored with
the degree of L. l.. d. Mr.. Czurka now
resides in Wilkesbarre, and is undoubt-
edly the first doctor of laws to register
In this country as a law student. He
passed the preliminary examination and
will study in the office of Attorney p. A.
O'Boyle.
Mr.. Czurka said he received his
degree of Doctor of Laws in the Univer-
sity of Lemberg. Austria. He practic-
ed law In that country and was also a
judge of the superior court there for Il
time. He came to this country several
years ago and hopes to do well among
his countrymen here. He expects to
be admitted to the Luzerne county bar
in November.
Mr.. Czurka is gentleman of middle
age, of pleasing address and gentle
manly department. There are only a
frw attorneys in this county who have
the degree OF l.. L. ID. after their names,
but law student who is also doctor
Of laws is novelty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Over 5000 Speak-Easies.

There are over 1900 speak easies" in
Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, and
every one has been spotted by detec-
tives. AS soon as the new licenses are
issued the crusade against the speak
easies will commence, and under the
guidence of C. w. Travers, of Wilkes
barre, it will be kept up until every
illegal whiskey-selling joint in both
counties is wiped out. Mr.. Travers
will be encouraged in his work by the
State Liquor Dealers Association.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Two Couucii,nen Arrested.

Judge Lynch on Tuesday ordered the
and George Reutlehuber, of Parsons, on
the charge Of attempting to influence a
jury. The jury was on the case of DIR.
A. P. O'Malley, against the borough of
Parsons and the Lshigh Valley Coal
Company, for $4,000 damages, for in
juries sustained by o'Malley while driv-
ing through Parsons. The arrests
created decided sensation in the upper
end
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
TOday's Celebration.

The preparations for a creditable cele-
bration for st. Patrick's Day, which
have been under way for some weeks
past, were all completed by this morn
ing. They began with mass at st. AIMS
church at 0 o'clock. The services were
attended by a large number of people.
As the TRIBUNE is going to press the
members of the several societies which
will participate in the parade this after
noon are assembling at their halls, and
will form and march over the route in
the order published in the TRIBUNE on
the 10th inst. The exercises will con-
clude with ball at Yannes' opera house
this evening.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Coal Operator skeer Dead.

C. o. Skeer, millionaire and one of the
best known men in the Lehigh Valley, is
dead at his residence in Mauch Chunk
from infrmities due to old age, he being
almost so years old. During his life he
was member of the firm of Linderman,
Skeer e Co., coal operators. Until a
few years ago he was a director of the
Lehgh Valley Railroad At the time Of
his death he was "A director of the Second
National and Linderman banks and treas
urer of Mauch Chunk Gas Company
He was prominent in Masonic circles.
He was twice married, his first wife be-
ing Miss Marion Blakslee and his second
wife was Mrs. Ellen Walter, widow Of
4. Frank Walter, who survives.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
A. o. H. Ball Tonight,

The members Of Division 10, A. o. H.,
have made extensive preparations for
their ball which will be held tonight at
Yannes' opera house. The opening
waltz will be played at 9 o'clock. St.
Patrck's cornet band will furnish the
dance music. Each lady attending will
be presented with handsome souvenir
program. Many members of the order
from other divisions are coming to town
to attend the ball.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. j, CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
UPPER LEHIGH NOTES.

David Williams, whose illness was
noted in Mondays TRIBUNE, breathed
his last yesterday afternoon at his home
here. He leaves wife and one son.
He was aged AZ years and 10 months.
The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, under the charge
OF Undertaken Albert, of Freeland. The
interment will be made in Upper Lehigh
cemetery.
In the report of the funeral of the late
Samuel Herring, of Upper Lehigh, in
Mondays issue, it was stated that the
deceased was a member of Maj. C. B..
Coke Post, G. A. r. This was incorrect.
Mr.. Herring was a member of Local
Union No. 3l4, United Mine Workers,
and $50 members of the organization
attended the funeral.
The Hazleton Standard says it is re-
ported that Howard Beisel, of that city,
will become manager of the Upper Le-
high store on April /, succeeding s. S.
Hoover, who will go to Schuylkill
county.
A baby girl has arrived at the home of
Evan Goulden.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
I~HE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AM
l. SCuUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table IN eUect ADfll ~, 1917.
Trains leave Drifton Tor JeddO, Eckley, Hazlt
Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, RoaI
and Hazleton Junction at b 30, u " IN, daily
except sunday and O3 N, 2 ~ p m, Sunday.
Trains leave DrittOn for Harwood, Cranberry
Tomhiclten and Deringer at 30, 6 90 n III, daily
except sunday; and I U3 IL IN, 23o IN, sun
day.
Trains leave Driftou for Oneida Junction
Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, oneida an0
Sheppton at d 90 II IN, daily except Sun
day; aud Oh II N, 2 80 IN, Sunday.
Trains leave HaZetUn junction for Harwood.
Cranberry, Tomhcken and Dernger at . So .
m, daily except Sunday; and 81 IN, ~ p IN,
sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Junction, iarwood Road, Humboldt Road.
Uucida and Shepptun at 32, IL 10 IN, Al p m,
daily except Sunday; and I 81 II M, 3 IL p m,
sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhicken, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
at %, 10 p III, daily except Sunday; and 81
Trans leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida J Junction, Hazle-
ton junction and Roam at ii a IN, II 40, -
p III, daily except sunday; and IL IN. Al
p N, Sunday.
Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Huzle Brook, Eckley, Jeddu
ard Drifton at y m, daily, except Sunday;
and IL III, 3 "A III, Sunday.
Trains leave Ha2letOn junction for Beaver
Meadow TOAD, Stockton, HALE Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo and Drifton at 545, 826 IN, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 a III, 3 40 p m. Sunday.
All trains connect at uazleton Junction With
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
red and other points ON the Traction Com
pany's line.
Trains leaving Drfton at 50, G 90 u m make
connection at Deringer with p. r. X. trains foI
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Huzleton Junction and Der
niger, tram will leave the former point a.
800 p M daily, except Sunday, arriving al
LUTHER G. SMITH, Superintendent
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

We are asserting in the courts our
right TO the exclusive use of the word
"Castoria," and pitchers Castoria," as
our Trade Mark. |. DR.. Samuel Pit
cher, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was
the originator of "Pitchers's Castoria, :"
the same that has born and does now
bear the fac-simile signature of Chas. H..
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original pitchers Castoria" which has
been used in the homes of the mothers
of America for over thirty years. Look
carefully mt the wrapper and see that it
is the kind you have always bought, and
has the signature of Chas. III. Fletcher
on the wrapper. No one has authority
from me to use my name except The
Centaur Company, of which Chas H.
Fletcher is president.
Samuel Pitcher, NJ. d.
March S, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Much Ado About Nothing.

The firm of Hontz Bros, wheel
wrights, by whom A. W. Washburn was
employed previous to his acting as a
juror in the Martin trial, have refused
to re-employ him and the captalistic
press of the country and Mr.. Washburn
are making considerable noise over the
action of the firm. MIR. Washburn,
however, needs no sympathy, as the
Drifton companies have given him to
understand that he can continue in
their employ.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17


for an increase of his claim upon the
government to $50 per month.
None of pats" friends can see that
he is anything but a very tall and
healthy man, slightly over so years of
age, whose only troubles appear to
come from his tailor and his shoe
maker. He was in Washington at the
time of the Inauguration of President
Mckinley, and again more recently,
when he passed through the city GO
ing to and returning from the Nashville
exposition. He was then in excellent
health, and his capabilities for enjoy
ing himself were remarked by many
of his old comrades who reside in the
capital city and are in the employ of
the government in various capacities.
The giant told his Washington
friends on his last visit that he had
about decided to marry a well-to-do
widow of Greene county, Pa, but he
thought he would wait to see if con
gress would pass the proposed legisia-
ton preventing the further pensioning
CT widows, as, although his intended
bride did not greatly need more money
than she had, it would be only fair to
leave her the chance of availing herself
of his pension in case he should be
the first to die. Pat" thinks the pen
sion laws are pretty liberal, but says
it takes altogether too much effort and
compliance with red tape methods to
obtain an increase.
The army services of the cavalry
giant were not especially noteworthy,
as the records do not show that he
was at any time engaged in a pitched
battle, or even a good-siZed skirmish,
but his connection with the volunteers
afforded him preteXt for obtaining
his pension and gave his comrades n
great amount of amusement and fund
of good stories that they never are
tired of telling about him. He is a
pretty well known figure in Grand
Army circles in the eastern states, and
makes it point to attend every Grand
Army encampment that is held within
few thousand miles of his home. lie
was a visitor to the worlds fair, where
he attracted a great amount of atten-
ton on account of his great stature and
awkward movements.
Pat" was IS years old in 1868, when
he was recruited into the Twenty-sec-
ond regiment of Pennsylvania cavalry
at Pittsburgh. He is the scion of
Scotch-Irish ancestors, all of whom
nre understood to have been above the
average height. He had brother, not
quite as tall as himself, who entered
the army and lost his life in battle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

A third meeting of Tamaqua borough
council for the purpose of reorganization
was held Tuesday night with the same
result, the body being deadlocked on the
election of president, w. R. Conrad
and John Horn each receiving three
votes for the office. Chairman Horn,
seeing that both sides were firm, adjourn
ed the meeting for the last time, and
court will now be called upon to settle
the matter, which will no doubt result
in the appointment Of a new body.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

The deputation appointed to go from
Sugar Notch to New York to confer
with President j. r. Maxwell, of the
Lchigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company,
and ask him to rescind the order of sus-
pension at No. 8 colliery, had made
about every preparation to leave when
a telegram was received from Mr.. Max
the committee to go to New York. The
telegram was addressed to Rev. T. J. Rea,
and it is said that the company had
considered everything before issuing the
shutdown order and cannot revoke it.
In view of this turn Of affairs the pro-
posed trip to New York was abandoned
All the mules have been taken out OF
No. mine and other preparations have
been made for an indefinite shutdown
Some of the employees have procured
work at the Maxwell, in Ashley, and
other adjacent collieries, but the sus
pension will neccessiate the removal OF
a considerable number from the town
--Neoosdeoler.
hO lducot ut"o 10 Ouuu puc toiphhn
may reconsider the shutting down.
which would have virtually killed the
town. On Tuesday a letter was receiv-
ed from the president, in substance
stating that he will be pleased to see the
committee this week, at his Office in
New York in regard to the matter. The
shutting down of the colliery would de-
populate the town, as it is the only in
dustry there.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
l. February 20, 1898.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND


40 a m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
45 IL IN for Wcathcrly, Mauch Chunk, AL
lent lwn, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phia and New York.
35 Il m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
PottsVille.
IL 54 am for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and all points
West.
so IN for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, shen-
undoah, Mt. CARMEL, Shamokin and
Pottsvillc.
81 p III for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre and Scranton.
25 p m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt Carmel, Shamokin and
PottsVille.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
z 40 IN from Pottsville, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and Hazleton.
25 III from New York, Philadelphia,
Euston, Bethlehem, Allentown and
Mauch Chunk.
8 35 u III from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
IL sd u m from Pottsvile Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel, Shenandoah, Muhanoy City
and HuZletOn.
2 80 y IN from scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven:
"a p III from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton,, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts
vile, Shamokin, Mt. Carmel, Shenan-
dOah, MahanUy City and Hazeton.
25 p III from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticke
Agents.
ROLLlN II. WILBUR, General superintendent
CHA s. LEE. Gen'l Pass Agent, Phila., Pa.
A. w. NUNNEMACHER, Asst G. P. a.,
Philadelphia, Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Martin Verdict Denounced in Congress.

In the house of representatives on
Tuesday, Congressman r. B. Mahanay,
a Republican from Buffalo, denounced
an editorial in New York paper on the
verdict In the Sheriff Martin trial.
The public opinion of the United States,
he said, 'whle accepting the verdict,
registered the unofficial verdict that the
shooting down of defenseless laborers
constituted an IMPEACHMENT of American
liberty and disgrace to the section in
which it occurred" This is strong Ian
guage for congressman to use from
his seat, but it is the truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

March 17.-Ball of Division 10. A. 0. H.,
at Yannes' opera house. Tickets. soc.
March 26.-"Imogene," four-act
drama, under the auspices of ST.
Patrick's cornet band, at the Grand
opera house. Admission, 25 cents.
April 1l.-Easter Monday ball of St.
Patrick's cornet band at Yannes' opera
house. Tickets, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Get Your School Tax Paid,

The borough school board met last
evening for the purpose of examining
the accounts of Tax Collector Bachman.
decided to give the collector until the
first Wednesday in April to have collec-
tions completed. From the money yet
to come in the school term will likely be
eight months.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

NJ OTlCE.-A meeting of the stockholders of
~ the Citizens Bank ~ Freeland will be
held at the banking house of said bank on
Wednesday, April g. 1898, from 10 to II o'clock
II. III. to elect directors to serve the ensuing
year. b. X. Davis, Cashier.
Freeand, Pa, February @, lS9s
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
Two Millions n Year.

When people buy, try and buy again, it
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
Candy Cathartic at the rate of two million
boxes year and it will be three million be-
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved,
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. All
druggists, l0c, PC, SOC a box, cure guaranteed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

Aeronaut--I must have some ballast
for my airship.
Grocer-Try some Of our sugar.
Aeronaut-But need sand.
Grocer-Well. what do you suppose
yer '?-Boston Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

Ladies, don't fail to see thos. fancy
25c skirts at A. Oswald's. He sells lots
of them and they are dandies.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

A. Oswald sells three bars of grand
mas butter milk soap for the small sum
of sc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
BIRTHS.

Brennan,-At Freeland, March 16, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brennan, son.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lOc. If G. G. C. fail, druggists refun6 money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-03-17
CAsTO1IA

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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-08
Permits.

The city clerk has issued permits
to the following persons.
n. n. Schleffin, for the erection of
an adobe residence to cost 81 200. on lot
20 of block 1873 of Csmpbell's addition.
o. G. Section for the erection Of q
brick residence on the southeast cor,
ner of block PIT of Campbell's addition
facing on Msgotfin avenue, to cost
81 900.
Fred Cereghinio took out a permit
for the erection of an adobe residence
to cost S175. To be built on lot block
1877, of Campbell's addition.
/R. n. Darden secured permission for
the erection of $500 adobe residence
on lot and part of of block 1877 of
Campbell's addition.
Try those beautiful Miniature Pas
tells at the Burge Art parlors. 2l2 and
2l4 Santa Fe street.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-08
HON, HENRY T. GAGE.

| the "wee sma' hours" Hishonor pro-
ceeded 10 defend the Judgment by re-
marking that'when q man comes home
at 2 q. m. his wife must admit him
and the same privilege belongs to the
wife.
The principle of equal rights is
| thus, in one breath, carried in all pro-
liability, much further than those who
first enunciated it thought of. If the
decision is taken advantage of to any
| extent by the married portion of the
fair sex, the demand for latchkeys may
suddenly assume large proportions.
Other consequences of far-reaching
nature may salso epsue. Lodge-going
the visiting of sick friends and the
making of nocturnal business engage
ments, which pursuits have been al
most entirely monopolized by men,
may be transferred to the weaker
vessel" Someone must stay at home
and see to it that everything is in or
der. If wives assert their right to
Initiate candidates." their husbands
will naturally be forced to accept
strictly domestic duties.
Other questions as to which author
itative opinions should be handed down
are: Must the husband get up and
open the door if the wife has forgot
ten to take a latchkey ?and does the de-
cision already announced apply to any
hour after o'clock?
AS far as the case has gone there Is
the prospect of the social fabric being
seriously disturbed. It might be we'll
to petition congress to enact uniform
law on the bject.-Baltimore Her.
aid.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-08
AT THE PLAY.
The Gallery Gods LeCtured.

Last night the Spooner Dramatic
company opened a weeks engagement
in FL PasO to q packed house, and
Manager Heatherly for the third time
this season had out the traditional rs.
r. o." sign.
The play presented last night was
"The Pearl of Savoy The leading
part, Marie, was taken by Miss Allie
Spooner, who displayed remarkable
ability for one so young, and her work
in last nights performance won for
her many friends among the thester-
goers.
The kaleidoscope dance by Miss AL
lie Spooner between the second and
third act was enjoyed very much and
was as good as any ever seen on the Ell
Paso stage.
Frank Patton in the role OF Com
mander was also worthy of mention.
His work was good and caught the au-
dience.
On the whole the company Is very
good. Prices are popular, being 10, 20,
and 30 cents, and this in itself bids
fair to give them q crowded house
every night.
Between the 4th and 5th acts Frank
Patton came before the footlights and
gave the gallery gods the worst roast
ing that has ever been dealt them here
in FL Paso. He was loudly applauded
by the parquet. One man was heard
to ask, 81 wonder why the management
of the theater admit these policemen
il they can't use their authority in
stopping that yelling, whistling, and
stamping of feet"
Mr.. Patton said that this was the