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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16
OBITUARY..

Edward y. McCourt, son of Mr. AMI
Mrs. Thomas McCourt, died at the resi-
dence. 720 Monroe avenue, at $50 o'clock
last evening after long illness. The de-
ceased was % years of age and was
called when life was opening out to him
with the greatest promise of a brilliant
and successful career. He was born
here and attended the public schools. In
1898 he graduated from the old high school
with signal honors Respected and es-
tecmed by his teachers and fellow stu
dents he easily made friends and knew no
enemies A close student his mind was
a veritabie storehouse of knowledge. In
history, languages and mathematics he
was especially proficient Not satisfied
with the work thus far accomplished, he
began srecial course at st. Thomas
college. At the close of the first year,
which had brought added laurels, attacks
of illness began to undermine mis- health
and ultimately he was compelled to quit
college He then began the study of
medicine, both as a profession and in
connection with his own condition. The
breaking down was greater than was eX-
pected and soon led to his confinement to
his home His demise was expected for
some time. One brother. John NJ; three
sisters, Mrs. c. p. OMaley. and the
Misses Mary and Helen X; and his pa
| rents survive him. Funeral announce
| ment later.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Hennemuth, widow of
| the late Augustus Hennemuth, died yes
| terday morning at her residence on
| Gold Button in Archibald Mrs. Hen
nemuth contracted cold several
| weeks ago. which developed into pneu-
| monia, and at 9 o'clock yesterday morn
| ing resulted in her death. She has been
| a resident of Archibald since girlhood and
| has a wide circle who deeply mourn her
| demise. She is survived by five children,
Fred, John and William Hennemuth, of
| Scranton, Mrs. William Deeke and George
| Hennemuth, of Archibald. Funeral Thurs
| day afternoon at 2.30. Interment in Ger
| man Lutheran cemetery.
| Mrs. Elizabeth Peuser, wife of Adam
| Peuser. of Green Ridge, died yesterday
| morning after Il few days illness De-
| ceased was "a years and months of age.
| She is survived by husband, five daugh-
| ters and two sons. They are: Mrs. j. A.
| Foster, of Scranton; Mrs. d. A. Shelley,
of Carlo. Pa: Mrs. e. d. Barclay, of Mn
| eveh, n. y; Misses Susie and Lena; John
| Peuser of Pttston, and Peter Peuser,
Mus. Bac. Funeral Friday afternoon.
| Josephine Patti, aged years, died yes
| terday at the home of her parents on
| Stafford avenue from membraneous
| Group. The funeral will be held tomorrow
| afternoon at o'clock. Interment Will be
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16
SURPRISE PARTY,

Miss Hannah Davis was rendered
surprise party by her little friends at
her home on North Main avenue, Mon
day evening. The hours were pleas
antly spent until a seasonable hour
when refreshments were served by the
Misses Minnie Boyce and Margaret
Ludwig, after which all departed for
home voting Miss Hannah a pleasing
little hostess. Those who attended
were: Misses Flora Ginader. Flora.
Harvey, Blanche Harvey, Hannah
Davis, Lucy Long. Lizzie Davis. Sue
Fenton. Kate Langon, Gertie Ludwig,
Ollie Thomas, Jennie Matthews, Ruth
Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Lot Ludwig,
Ethel Davis, Marion Davis, Masters
Ezra Allen, Robert Evans Llewellyn
Evans. George Thomas, Eddie Jones,
Fred Jones, Conner Farr, Eddie Farr,
David Evans, Ellwood Fenton and
Chester Ludwig.
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PERSONALS.

Mrs. William Jones. Of Hampton
street, is on the sick list.
Mr.. Alfred Gilman, of New York
city, is visiting friends on this side.
Willie, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Williams, of Lafayette
street, is i'll.
Edna, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. A. owens, of Meridian street,
is i'll.
Miss Margaret Dickelnick, of Tren-
ton, N. j., returned home yesterday
after an extended visit with friends on
this side.
w. b. Williams, of Wilkes Barre,
spent yesterday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Williams, of North
Sumner avenue.
Miss Ada Proctor, of Carbondale, is
the guest of Mrs. DR.. Fenton, of North
Main avenue.
w. ]. Marvel, the well-known COM
mission merchant of Wilkes Barre. has
returned home from visit in town.
William Carey, of Elmira, N. Y, has
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MINooKA.

As predicted by The Tribune yesterday
election was red-hot and frequent trou-
bles enlvened the day. In the South dis
trict the most corrupt and worst gov
erned election district in the state,
fierce battle was waged. The result will
determine the much disputed question of
leadership. The Southwest, which usu-
ally has smooth sailing, was lively. The
vote is badly mixed up and it is impos-
sible to get an account for this issue.
The result will undoubtedly leave some
worried looks.
An 11-year-old child of Thomas Casey,
of Gilmore avenue. died Monday night
after few days illness with brain
fever. Funeral notice later.
The entertainment of the Minooka base
ball club which takes place on Feb Il,
will, from present indications, surpass all
previous affairs conducted by the club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16
ST LEO,S SMOKER.

The members of st. Leos Battalion
held an enjoyable smoker at their cosey
rooms, on North Main avenue, last eve
ming. Mr. John Kadgen was chairman
of the evening. The following pro-
gramme was rendered.: Vocal solo,
John Shaughnessy; comic song,
Michael McDonough: vocal solo, Will
liam Vanston; piano solo, Richard
Lonergan; address, j. c. Gallagher;
vocal solo, Peter Smith; recitation, 7.
J. Gilroy; vocal solo, Joseph McLough-
lin; address, Cornelius Coleman; reci-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16

| First district-For select council,
Wagner, 1877 Kleeman, Al. For COM
mon council, Wenzel, 95 Hauer, 73.
Second district-Wagner, 1856; Klee-
man, 2S; Wenzel, 1O5; Hauer, so.
Eleventh ward.
practically no opposition for school
controller and alderman respectively.
Both are Republicans.
Thirteenth Ward.
b. T. Jayne, the Republican nominee
for school controller, was unopposed,
though a complimentary vote was cast
for Attorney H. b. Reynolds in the
Third district.
Fourteenth Ward.
For select council, p F. Mccain, D.,
received 332 votes, and Peter Ross r..
244. For common council, Charles F.
Wenzel, D., received 341 votes and NJ
H. Ehinehart, 233 votes. The vote by
districts for Mccain and Ross was $50,
and 139, ls2 and 105; for Wenzel and
Rhinehart, 1856 and li3, 1S6 and 80.
Fifteenth Ward.
Elias +. Evans, who was a Republic
can candidate for school director at
large, was chosen school controller of
the ward unanimously. One compli-
mentary vote was cast for John Wag-
nCr.
sixteenth Ward.
Adam Schroeder. Republican, was
unopposed for select council. For
common council Fred. Schoen, Repub-
lNoI
Democrat. Schoen received 246 votes
and Coleman 265 giving the latter a
majority of 49, Vote by districts:
First district-Select council, Adam
Schroeder 164; common council, Fred.
Schoen, 147; f. j. Coleman. 127.
Second district-Adam Schroeder. 139;
common council, Fred. Schoen, 80; E.
j. Coleman, 13S.
Seventeenth Ward.
Frank S. Barker, Republican, had no
opponent on the ballot for school con-
troller of the ward. One compliments
| ary vote was cast for w. A. Wilcox.
Nineteenth Ward.
Louis Schwass, Republican, was
elected school controller. Peter ALI
baugh was a "Sticker' candidate but
received only a few votes.
Twentieth Ward.
Thomas j. Coyne. Democrat, for Sc
| lect council, polled 597 votes in four dis
tricts, while his opponent, Mark Cah-
| lin, Citizen Republican, polled 39l.
Coyne's majority was, therefore, just
| 206 and re-elects him.
NJ. j. Cusick, Democrat, for common
| council, got COL votes out of the four
| districts, while his opponent, Nj. @.
| Langan, Citizen-R Republican, polled 3S7.
Cusicks majority was PA. The vote
by districts was as follows:
First district-Select council, IT, j.
| Coyne, 2Os Mark Cahilin, 50. Com
| mon council, M. j. Cusick, 1877; NJ. G..
Langan, 100.
Second DISTINGUISHED counsil, Y, j.
Coyne, ISL; Mark Cahilin. 1866. Com
mon council, NJ. ]. Cusick, 170 NJ. G.
| Langan, 147.
Third dstrict-Select council, T, j,
Coyne zoe; Mark Cahilin, As. Common
council, M. j, Cusick, 10; NJ. c. Lam
| gan, 40
Fourth d!strict-Select council, II. j,
| Coyne. 1872; Mark Cahilin, 81, Common
| council, NJ. j. Cusick, I2i, M. C. Lam
| gan, 100.
Twenty-first Ward.
Edward Leonard was unopposed for
| the office of school controller.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
"Oh, it will wear away but in most cases
It wears them away Could they be in
duced to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on
positive guarantee to cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 25c. and 60c.
Trial size free. At all druggists.
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One Short Puff Clears the Head.

Does your head ache? Have you
pains over your eyes, Is there a con-
stant dropping in the throat? Is the
breath offensive. There are certain
symptoms of Catarrh. DR., Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder will cure most stub
born cases in a marvelously short time
Ii you've had Catarrh a week it's a
sure cure. If it's of fifty years stand
ing it's just as effective. Sold by Mat
thews Bros. and w. Il. Clark.-4a. 80
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MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of the late Mrs. w. w.
Williams, of Academy street, took
place at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Rev. Hugh Davis, of the Welsh G. M.
church, officiated and spoke consoling
words to the bereaved family. The
pall-bearers were: Messrs. Daniel
Moses, William r. Williams. David
Ii. Evans, d. c. Powell Isaac Smith,
and William T. Roberts. 1nterment
was made in Washburn street ceme-
terry.
Mr. Ira Smith, of Meridian street,
will leave this afternoon for New York,
where he has accepted a position in
the Grand hotel, of that city.
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take place Thursday morning at Q
o'clock from her residence, III Maple
street. The remains will be taken to
st. Johns church, where a high mass
of requiem will be celebrated. Inter-
ment will be made in Dunmore Catho-
lie cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-16

tation, p. j, Glroy; vocal solo, Thom-
as Ford: recitation, Thomas F. Muir
ply; address, Robert McNicholas; re-
marks, John j. Gaughan: vocal solo,
Joseph Martin: address, William Kel-
ley. The remainder of the evening
was enjoyed by putting on clear Ha-
VanaS,
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LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
Farewell Party rendered TO the Misses
Louise and Josie Williams.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY

Given by Miss Belle Vipond at Her
Home on North HYDE Park Avenue.
Smoker Conducted bv Members OF
st. Leo's Battulion--A Very Inter-,
esting Programme Was Rendered.
Surprise Party rendered to. Miss
Hannah Davis.
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erBOY was
DyinG.\

How oti1d brought back from tie brink Of
the gra0e to egioy healthy, HAPPY chi2ahood one j.
mothers ad0toe /or parents concerning the heaM Of
their cktld,en.
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West side t7usinpss ptrectOrv.
MRS. FENTON, CLAIRVOYANT AND
phrenologist, 412 North Main avenue.
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REPUBLICANS
CLEAN SWEEP

concluded from Page 81
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Josephine Patti. aged years, died yes
terday at the home of her parents on
Stafford avenue from membraneous
Group. The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. Interment Will be
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-12-04

830,o00 individuals, which means that there is in the United States one rail way employe for every 79 men, women and children. It signifies, in other words, that these workers would make city nearly twice the size of Boston.
 Of course it is of the utmost i'm portance to be able to stop train quickly in case of threatening accident, and for this purpose several inventors have thought out methods of utilizing the resisting power of air. For in stance, H. W. Kirchner, of Pasadena, Cal, has a series of aeroplanes ar- ranged along the tops of the cars. Un- der ordinary circumstances these are horizontal, so as to offer no resistance 10 the atmosphere. but the touch of lever in an emergency turns them up vertically. and the force of the air push against them is great help to the
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brakes. Similar in it's object is an lair blow" of sheet metal, carried like a eowcatcher in front of locomotive. This is the idea of G. J. Capewell, of Hartford. Conn.,, who explains that his device "cuts" the atmosphere in front of the moving train and enables the latter to go faster. But, raised into it's secondary position by the engineer, if opposes an inverted funnel to the air and exerts a resistance which quickly brings the engine and cars to pause.
 In railway collisions people are very apt to be imprisoned in the ears which freouently catch fire under such cir cumstances, roasting their occupants to death. Or else, if the train goes off bridoe into a river, the unfortunates are drowned like rats in trap. As nrecaution against such mismfortunes, IT Powers. of New York city, has patent. al T car which has a huge pan, as 1t migbt be called, set in the roof. Ii the ear is overturned the pun simply falls ont and fhe passengers make their exit through the big hole thus prcyic-
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With the coat can be worn many vesta. the favorite being of white silk and lace.
 Another dress of this variety has a green cloth skirt and green velvet coat, whose shawl-shaped skirt is get on at the waist and trimmed with cir-a cular ruffes. X cascaded frill of white silk is run down the front, the sleeveB caps being lined with the same ma-I terial. The plaited belt fastens with TO- settes and the collar and cuffs are fur. trimmed. The velvet toque has big steel buckle.
 Long redingetes arc offered for slSat~I ing. One of heavy corded black silk isI finished with the usual circular fiounce; it fastens with two enormous pearl but. tons. Its high, faring collar is fur-l lined.
 The muff for all skating toilets are huge.
 Some odd black and white effects are produced by black costumes with CT mine trimmings. A white cloth skirt, checked off in diamonds with black is worn, for example, with black coat with ermine huff and collar.
 For outdoor skating, golf boots are useful This winters dresses have, for the most part, plain skirts covering the boot tops and in shape following the tailor gowns. A brown cloth. for example, has the conventional tight | fit about the hips, with slight, bell-l | like fullness below. It is worn with a| Russian blouse of corduroy, borderedl with dark fur.
 i A blanket cloth in red and black | cl.eck is worn with trim red coat, \ frogged with black and finished with high sable collar. The odd red and black cap Is cireled with fur ELLEN OSBORN.
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NIT. James, Idea of How Collisions May
 Be Rohbed of Danger.

When one thinks of it, there is much interest in observing the fact that the cowcatcher of to-day is practically just what it was when this safety contriv- ance was first adopted. This is be- cause it is of no use worth mentioning, and it might fairly be regarded as a mere conventional ornament of loco motive. Inventors have suggested yari- ous devices and substitutes to catch people up and hold them unharmed, or else to throw them gently out of the way, but none of them has been found satisfactory.
 Railway signals, of course, come un- der the head of safety appliances, and one of the most novel of these is q tiny car, that, in the event of collision or accident, is hastily attached to one rail of the track, and set running in the direction of train that may be ex- rected to approach. A steel spring gives it the necessary motive power to go mile, and it carries lighted torch to give warning to the engineer of the approaching train.
 JOHN OWEN LANGDoa
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|EstE

them should, and usually does, hesi- tate about exposing herself to the in- evitable oyer-fatigue and strain. The spectacle of small, redfnced woman, the center of cyclone of Tapping skirts, pedaling, gasping after man who spreads only storm sails is-inter esting.
 Seasonable dress demands a short skirt of fairly heavy material. Thick storm serge, double-faced cloths, blanket cloths and heavy tweeds are ex- cellent.
 The best finish is either facing of six inches on the inside or band of the material on the outside, fastened with row upon row of stitching. This promotes an inclination to stay down, though not one that cannot be over come. The scantness of skirt is it's best defense, together with proper an- kle motion. The woman who does not pump up and down as she rides can wear more nearly what she pleases than other women.
 The coat wants to be snug fitting, lined with something more than q scrap of silk, and to button to the throat when necessary. A double breasted reefer is good pattern. If there is a fur collar, so much the bet ter, but it should not flare. Suits all of fur were brought out last winter, but the fashion was too freallish to gain a foothold.
 With the coat may be worn q vest of scarlet cloth or a bright-colored wool blouse. The vest has this advantage, that it can be made with pockets enough to satisfy the greediest of small boys.
 Gloves must be loose and soft. Wise women wear those with gauntlets, or else supply themselves with wristers.
 Full wooden underwear is necessary
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AFTERNOON TOILETS.

and there is more comfort in heavy equestrian tights than in bloomers.
 For footwear the choice is between golf stockings and high boots, the ad- vantage of symmetry being with one and of ease and warmth with the other. Yhe golf stocking is clumsy; on the other hand, the high boot, if laced tight enough to give the foot and ankle heat appearance, stops circulation and breeds chillblains. The boot at it's best is carefully fitted, is of medium weight sole and medium heel.
 A winter cycling suit this week fin ished is of royal blue, double-faccd cloth, with sable collar to the costly lined reefer jacket, and scarlet vest trimmed with gold braid and small brass buttons. A second suit Is of brown corduroy with Russian blouse jacket edged about with brown fur. A third is of Q heavy blanket cloth in a red and brown mixture and looks warm enough for the Klondike.
 Blanket cloth and steamer rugs make the winter golfng suits, which are the brightest and most picturesque costumes of their sort yet devised. \ practical disadvantage is their extreme length, the newest touching the ground ell round. A smart and thoroughly typical suit has skirt of red and brown checks, and is worn with a long Drown cape, edged with checked flounce. In the Scotch cap the cheeks are again repeated.
 Skating dresses are of two sorts, those for rink wear and those for out door skating. The rink dress is almost walking length and may be wom- ans most elegant toilet. Only in it's accessories does any suggestion of sport appear. Not many of these have yet been exhibited, but pretty exam pie is of 9 dark red cloth, with an ap- piique design in black on the skirt and little coatee that opens and closes in divers ways, and is trimmed piquant,y but sparingly with sable. A little sable toque and liz sable huff are added.
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this line are very striking and original Take, for instance, the idea of Jack ". James, of Cuba, Tenn, which is an elaborate spring buffer 30 feet long, carried in front of the locomotive When collision occurs the spring col lapses, in this way taking up the dan gerous energy of the contact. An auto matie electrical attachment, depending Tor its efficiency upon wires extending rom the end of the aforesaid buffer to !heengine, instantly shuts off the steam rom the latter and applies the brakes. Lest the people on either train remain ,uinaequainted with the fact that col hsion has occurred, an automaton in the shape of man seated on the buff Ter pounds big bell violently with a Hammer which it holds in its hand.
 It will probably surprise the average reader to learn that every year more
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ed. Another style of car. invented by Albert Potts, of Philadelphia, has roof made separate from the body of the ve- hicle. If the latter is upset, the roof falls off.
 As yet no device for the prevention of telescoping has been proved satisfac- tory on railways. Nevertheless, quite number c3 anti-telescoping con- trivances are on record at the patent office. Several of these suggest bevel- ended cars-i. e., cars with ends built on slant instead of square.
 According to the notion of Max Goetz. of Fort Meade, s. D., train thus con strueted could not be telescoped, inas- much as the cars, instead of crashing into each other, would pass by one another in case of collision. On the ether hand, the patent office experts are inclined to think that they would swing clear around and ram each other disastrously with their sharp corners. However, the experts are not always right.
 A. c. Maron. of Philadelphia, is the inventor of species of buffer, which extends from the end of the car. When it is struck, the impact causes the tor Of the vehicle to fly up, and the pas. sengers have chance to escape. This seems somewhat more practical than the idea of c. B. Guy, of Lybrand
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New York.-The bicycles of most women hibernate, unless their lot is to pass the winter tied up with ribbons, pictures stuck among the spokes, their tires cracking and their joints growing rusty and rheumatic while they do re. luctant duty as bric-a-brac in apart ment house parlors.
 Nevertheless, the number of winter riders is growing. It twould grow more rapidly if the conditions and the pleas ures of cold weather wheeling were generally understood
 The woman who has been told that she misses the exhilarating end of the sport by stalling her wheel with the first frosts goes out on the road in No vember or early December. She wears her usual cycle dress, the one she wore all summer; adding a fur cape and heavier gloves as recognition of the riding, chilled as soon as she leaves the wheel, and comes home eXelaiming at the folly of those who would have persuaded her that the bicycle girl is not strictly summer animal.
 She reasons as wisely as if, having sfated in muslins, she claimed that skating was bleak and unwholesome Almost the best cycling have ever seen had snowball fights as annex amusements.
 The cold is not to be dreaded.
 It takes an extremely low tempera- ture to make properly dressed won- an uncomfortable except after sum down or for the first ten minutes after emerging from chilly or overloaded roadhouse.
 Wind is the real difficulty.
 There are beautifully still days in winter but half gale or whole one springs up most unexpectedly, turning play into work of the stiffest kind. For