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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13
sCOLDING WOMEN.
Formerly Greater Pest in England
Than at the Present Day.

Formerly the common scold"-the
woman who made her neighbors' lives
intolerable with her raging temper, her
bitter tongue, her SANDERS and calum-
nies-was found everywhere Laws
were passed recognizing her as one
kind Of criminal There were two
forms of punishment by which she
was depressed or deferred, or cowed in
to gentleness. viz, the cuckfng-stool
and the Drank. The duckingstool as
sumed various shapes, but it generally
consisted of chair on one end OF a.
beam, which rested on a bar, so as to
make see-saw. Sometimes the
chair was hung from the beam by a
chain. The culprit being tied on the
chair, the other end of the beam went
up and the chair went down into the
water, sousing the woman completely
They did this three times, after which
they let her go.
Such stools belonged to nearly every
parish like the stocks and the pillory
they formed part of the furniture OF
justice For instance, about London,
there was one in Bankside, with which
they ducked the wives of the players
There was one at Radcliffe, one at
Kingston-on- Thames, and there was
one which stood till the beginning Of
this century beside the great pond or
reservoir of the Green Park.
Apparently the chair and the cold
bath did not completely destroy the fe-
male tendency to scold. for it was
found necessary to invent another pun
ishment, which was exten 3iyely adopt
ed, although not authorized by the law,
This was the Drank" or "scold's bril-
die" which consisted of small cage
formed by iron hoops to fit the head
with a piece of iron which pressed the
tongue and formed the gag. Thus
adorned, the scold was either led OF
carried about the town for all the world
TO see. Sometimes she was placed on
high scaffold. The Drank was used in
some places down TO the beginning Oh
the century. It's disuse its disappear
anee, the universal oblivion of the pun
ishment, make one incline to the be-
lief that the scold has also disappeared
However, such is not the case Ine
disease or infirmity of scolding still eX-
lists, but in much milder form The
mildness of the modern form Is mainly
due to the improved conditions Of life
Two hundred years ago the village
household was insuffieiently fed, the
quality as well as the quantity OF tne
food was bad work was hard, men
were rough, husbands beat their wires
habitually; in cold weather they were
thinly clad; in hot weather theh
clothes were too thick. II there Wa
any indulgence possible II took ihe
form of beer. Tea did not exist. eau
dren, hungry and cold, cried all day
and all night: everything combined Fe
exasperate a woman What wonder ll.
from time to time. she lost control o.
herself and became copiousIy eloquent
over her wrongs Things have great!
improved. The husband no longer-oF
very seldom beats his wife; The fooa
has become cheap; wages have gene III
Injuries. formerly unattainable, have
become necessaries: the scola Is dying
out of the land, because there Is 50 il'-
tie left to scold about. Philadeiphia
Public Ledger.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13

Webster Grove, last January. Sentence
OF death will be passed in case the
court oyerrules the usual motion for a
new trial.
Mail Carrier Hempmeyer, whose
stage was reported robbed by stage
robbers between Okenee and Lacey,
Oklahoma territory, several days ago,
has confessed to the robbery. Hemp
meyer is only nineteen years old.
Lawrence Cummings, who cruelty
murdered his wife, Elizabeth Cum
mings, and tried to murder his daugh-
ter, on the night of June II at Seattle,
Wash, committed suicide in Jail by
shooting himself through the head.
Rev +. w. Gunsaulus, of Chicago, a
former pastor OF Brown Memorial
church, Baltimore, who has travelled
through ten states and territories, says
William j. Bryan, the democratic pres
idential candidate has great follow
ing.
The arrest OF George Reynolds Of
Long Island City, is believed to have
$4,000 worth Of jewels from Mrs
Amelia Body, of No. Is West Fifty
eighth street, New York, three years
ago
The Eugene Field estate shows an
equity of 81 900 in the house and lot
at Buena Park, which is worth Sill 800.
The cash belonging to the estate
amounts to 800; goods, furniture and
books, $6,503, and royalties received,
s3,80S.
Mrs Julia Houston Of Chicago has
been arrested for the theft of $4,000
worth Of diamonds from Banker
Mackay OF London, during the world
fair. She has promised to take the
sheriff to the place where the gems are
concealed
The Tourist cycle companys' works
in Syracuse, N. Y, were burned. The
loss was $4,000, fully covered by in
surance. A second fire occurred at the
same time by which three dwelling
houses We're damaged. The loss was
$4,000, covered by insurance.
The special committee Of the Trades
and Labor assembly appointed some
time ago at Chicago to investigate the
charge against H. G. Payne, Of Mlwau-
kee, regarding his hostility to trades
unions and labor organizations, has
, recommended that no action be taken
Thomas s. Mckinley, road master on
the Evansville and Indianapolis rail
rna1 mac L i11pd fp,te I9o cputI, NJ
Washington, Ind, Monday. While SUI
perintending the putting in of water
way under the track one of the banks
gave away and Pinned him against a
post
7. II. Platter, a wellknown attorney
and democratic politician, was shot and
almost instantly killed in the corridor
Of the courthouse at Spokane, Wash
by Henry Seifert, sporting man,
whose acts as administrator of RUDOLPH
Gerkow, Mr., Platter had criticised in
court
At Greenville, KY, two farmers
Tom Hall and Terry James, became in
volyed in a difficulty over discus
sion about a protracted meeting They
came to blows and both pulled their
knives. James was stabbed i've times
and died Hall Is cut in seven differ
ent places and cannot live.
Obituary At Cincinnati, Matthew
Addy 61.-At Ridgetown, Ont. John
Kntlin Of Danyille. Ill.--At Anderson,
lnd9 Professor f, M. Davis Of New
York,At Detroit, Mich, Alexander
McGregor, &c AT Neenah, wis, Mrs
i. 3 Spear 81 AT Greencastle, Ind,
Samuel Woodruff, % Dr. n. G. Nsale.--
AZ Columbus Ind William II sharpe,
5l-At Ashland, ILL.,, Washington A
Mitchell, S0--At London, Sir William
Grove, the British electrical eng-
neer, S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13

sympathetic, sensible and pretty. She
knows how To talk. and talk on topics
other than those usually discussed by
the butterflies of fashion.
Unlike most wealthy New York girls,
she was not sent abroad 70 school The
best masters which money could hire
came to her fathers house and instruct
ed her in everything which girl 50
fortunately situated should know She
il Of medium height, with slender,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13

Newport, r. L.. Aug. s.--When a
young lady with hundred million dol
lar papa marries young man with a
sixty million father, it means a we'd
ding something out of the ordinary.
Such wedding will take place Aug.
10, unless the fates tcrVene, and by J
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13

late were definitely set months ahead
and all the arrangements carefully
planned beforehand. But in the
household Of Cornelius Vanderbilt i
~ different matter. Mrs Vanderbilt
could decide one evening to give a
great ball the following night, and
everything would be as grand and as
elaborate as weeks Of ordinary prepar-
alton could make IL. This Is due sim
ply To the power Of money.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-08-13
MILLIONS TO MARRY
THE wHITNEY-vANDERBILT MAR
RAGE TO COME SOON.
GRANDEUR TO RULE THE DAY

Illness Of Cornelius Vanderbilt Delays
the Arrangements at THE Break
ers," His Newport Palace-The
Brides Trosseau Entirely American
Beautiful Home to Be Given.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
SECOND MATE BLAMED.
Captain Johnson Shifts the Re.
sponsibility for the Point
Arenas Grounding.
Lookout Andersen Reported Land
Ahead, but the Mate Said It
Was Fog.

Supervising Inspector Birmingham was
engaged yesterday in hearing testimony
relative to the grounding of the coastine
steamer Point Arena off Point Reyes on
the night of August 10. The vessel was
only on the rocks about five minutes when
it succeeded in backing off into deep
water. 1t however sustained considerable
damage in that brief period, which its
owners estimate at something less than
$1,000.
Captain A. Johnson, master of the yes.
sell testified that he did not hear the
Point Reyes fog signal, as a current had
carried him in behind the point. He was
not on deck at the time of the catastrophe,
the second mate, Charles Wickman, hav-
ing relieved him. He said he started to 20
on deck about 9 o'clock at night, when he
felt a jar and realized that the vessel had
struck. He rushed on the bridge, where
he met Wickman. He then realized by
Wickman's manner and by his breath that
he had been drinking.
Wickman was called and denied that he
had been drinking that day, but admitted
that he had once been discharged by Cap
tain Johnson for drunkenness. He said it
was very dark and foggy that night. About
9 o'clock he saw something dark ahead
which the Lookout said was land. He told
the lookout it couldn't be land. A minute
after he shouted to the captain that he
guessed there was land ahead. Then cam e
the crash.
Peter Andersen, the lookout, testified
that he reported land ahead a bout o'clock,
but he was not sure whether Wickman
said, 'Oh, -, that's fog" A minute after
ward they struck the rocks. He said he
noticed no sign of Wickman having been
drinking.
Charles Peterson, who was at the wheel.
testified that he had steered the course
the mate gave him, which was the usual
course at the point where they believed
themselves to be. He did not notice any
signs of Wickman being under the inf1u-
ence of liquor.
In answer to a question Captain John
son said he had taken no sounding since
80 in the morning.
The inspector announced that owing to
rush OF business he would not be able to
render decision on the case for TWO
weeks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
WORK FOR THE CHARTER,
First Efforts of the Citizens
Association in This
Direction.
Several Active Committees to Meet
Thursday Night to Discuss
Plans.

The Citizens Charter Association. which
grew out of the charter convention re-
Gently held under the direction of the Mer-
chants Association, is losing no time in
getting to work in the cause TO which it is
pledged The officers of the association
are: James D. Phelan, president; M. III.
Hecht, first vice. president; Horace Davis,
second vice-president; A. S. Baldwin,
third vice. president; Isidor Cutie, treas
urer; J. Richard Freud, secretary. Presi-
dent Phelan has appointed the following
citizens as permanent committees OF the
association:
Credentials and additional membership
James s. Conwell (chairman), G. Leidecker, c..
B. Rode, Harry Stockton and A. C. Boldemann.
Finance aud auditing NJ II. Hecht
|ehairmanl Wendell end Eas po1s,o J. + o'Brien
Press and publications-F. w. Dohrmann
fchairman), w r. Wheeler, L. r. Ebert, DR.. G.
Gutsch and Henry n. Clement.
(chairman), P. A. Bergerot, l. J. Truman,
s. c. Hammond and A. P. Van Duzer.
Law aud legislation-E. R. Taylor tchair-
Charles wesley Reed and Curtis Hillyer.
Platforms of parties and elections-Hugo D.
Keil (chairman). DR.. 7. A. Rottanzi, Irving NJ.
Scott, /. Schwartz and lsador Cutie.
The chairmen of these committees will
make preliminary IcpoItS upon tHe Work
to be performed by the committees at the
meeting of the Charter Association, to be
held Thursday evening, the Goth inst, at
Kohler 81 Chase Hall. In order to prepare
these reports the various chairmen have
called meetings of their committees as
follows:
Colonel M. H. Hecht of the finance and
auditing committee has called q meeting
of his com mittee for Wednesday afternoon,
the 10Th inst, at 3 o'clock. James S. Con-
well of the committee on credentials and
additional membership has called the
mem bers of his committee together for
Thursday, the Goth inst, at $3.50 P. NJ, in
the offices of the association. +. w. Doir.
mann of the committee on press and pubii-
cations has called his committee meeting
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the
offices of the association.
Herbert e. Law of the committee on
meetings and speakers will hold the first
meeting of his committee this afternoon
at 8 80 O'Clock in the Offices OF the associa-
ton. DR.. E. r. Taylor OF the committee
on law and legislation has called meet
ing of his committee for tomorrow morn.
ing. the 10th inst, at $3.50 o'clock in the
Mills building. Hugo D. Keil of the CON-
mittee on platform of parties and cleo
tions will hold meeting of the committee
this morning, the 18th inst, at $3.50 O'Clock
in the Offices of the association.
Notices were sent yesterday to all the
delegates to the charter convention to
meet at Kohler & Chase Hall on Thursday
evening the 10th inst, for the first regular
meeting of the Citizens Charter Associa-
ton. The number of delegates has now
reached $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
GEARY-sTREET FRANCHISE.
Hearing of the Injunction Proceeding
Delayed Until Thursday.

Hearing of the Injunction Proceedings
Delayed Until Thursday.
The case of George R. Fletcher again st
the Board of Supervisors was called in
Judge Dainperield's court yesterday at
10 o'clock A. NJ, when the injunction and
writs of review and prohibition in regard
to the Geary-street railroad franchise
were returnable.
For time it looked as though the prose-
cution had abandoned the case, for no one
appeared to argue the case in that inter-
est. Attorney Van Duzer, however,
agreed 10 inform the plaintiff's lawyers so
the matter went over until clock. At
that time the attorneys for the petitioner
were stiIl absent. Despite the protest of
DR.. Saltield of the Richmond Improve
ment Club Attorney w. /. Brobeek of the
City and County Attorneys Office, repre-
senting the Supervisors, started to argue
the demurrers entered to the com plant
by the defendants.
The argument had hardly got under
way when Attorney Samuels appeared.
He said that it had been stipulated be-
tween the City and County Attorney and
Fletcher's attorneys that the Supervisors
be given until August 70 to plead, and it
was not supposed that the matter of the
demurrers would be argued before Friday,
law and motion day.
On this representation Judge Danger
field put the hearing over until Thursday
at 10 A. NJ, an important case being al
ready set for hearing on Friday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
DISCUSSING POLITICS.
Andrew Sorrenson Arrested for Oh
structiDg the Sidewalk.

Andrew Sorrenson Arrested for OBJ
structiDg the Sidewalk.
Andrew Sorrenson, real estate agent,
was talking politics at the corner of Eddy
and Powell streets about o'clock last
night, and crowd gathered around him.
Policeman M. F. Joy asked Sorrenson to
move OIL as he was obstructing the side
walk.
II am only talking politics with my
friend, replied Sorrenson.
well, you are attracting a crowd and
obstructing the sidewalk, so move on"
said Joy.
"All right" said Sorrenson.
Sorrenson did not keep his word, and
began TO talk ag ain, when Joy placed him
under arrest and sent him to the CITY
Prison, where he was booked on the charge
of obstructing the street. He gave SIS cash
bail and was released from custody.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co.'s
GRAND WHAL ING EXCURSION

Inasmuch as this is the first opportunity
ever offered the public in the history of the
world TO witness the killing of monster
whale, this company has placed their pala-
tial steamer Queen at the disposal of those
who desire to witness this most extraor-
binary sight. The steamer Queen will be
escorted by the steam-tug Fearless, carry
ing four combined whaling crews. which
will leave San Francisco Saturday, August
90, at l 80 p NJ, returning not later than
Monday at A. NJ, August "a, visiting and
anchoring the first night in brakes Bay.
After leaving brakes Bay, Sunday morn
ing, the steamers will cruise south, passing
the Farallon Islands; and unless whale
is captured in the meantime, will visit the
wrecked steamers Colombia and St. Paul,
which are now fast going to pieces on the
rocks. Bands will accompany all steam
ers. Fare for the round trip, including
meals, 81 so; berths extra.
For further information inquire of w. B. HAM
ILTON, 4 Montgomery ST., under Palace Hotel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

With the assistance and under the direction
of the ward and district committee, the social
list residents of the Thirty-second Assembly
District organized district club of the Socialist
Labor party on Saturday evening, at 444 Bran
nan street. The following permanent officers
were elected: Recording secretary, C. H. Baker :
financial secretary, Ii. Sehafer: treasurer
Henry warnecke ST.; delegate to central com.
lnitIee, H. Warnecke Jr. Short speeches in
favor of socialism were made by several. in
Guiding Theodore Lynch, G. NJ. Mcdonald, C. ii.
Baker, G. w. Metzger and Henry Warnecke.
The club will meet again Saturday to make
arrangements for conducting the Campaign.
BORROW on sealskins, silks and Jewels az Uncle
Harris 10 Grant avenue.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

at the instance of Supervisor Spreckels
about $4,000 over the sum originally fixed,
and therefore his assumption contained
health does not count with the Board of
Supervisors would seem TO be uncalled
for, particularly as Mr.. Jacobs has not the
slightest connection, in an official way,
with the Board of Health, though he
often appears at the Office to urge investi-
cations of Eastern fruit products that are
sold in this market
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
warning to the Public,

Diphtheria is now prevailing, and in
most cases is caused by germs in impure
drinking water. You can prevent this
disease from entering your homes by rent
ing Pasteur Germ proof Water-filter for
81 per month. Put up on thirty davs'
trial free of cost. The public invited to
see these filters now on exhibition.
Charles Brown & Son, sole agents, s07
Market street, Flood building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
CRITICIZED THE BOARD.

The Supervisors Taken to Task by the
Secretary of Canning Company.
A communication, dated August 2. ortiz
Ching the Board of Supervisors for not
granting the Board of Health more money
to conduct its department was filed yes
terday with Secretary Russell.
The writer, Isador Jacobs, who signs
himself as secretary of the California
Canneries Company, is apparently ignor-
ant of the fact that at a meeting of the
Supervisors on the Sd inst. the Health
Department appropriation was raised
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
DOCTOR SWEANY

The ablest and most successful snecialist
of the age IN the treatment of all Chronic,
Nervous and Special Diseases in both Men
and Women.
Diseases in men of all ages which
weaken the body and the brain. causing
nervous debility in all its distressing
forms, such as drains which sap the vital
ity, weak and failing manhood, aching
back and diseased kidneys. inhamed
glands, varicocele, hydrocele and in many
cases degradation and untimely death,
positively, permanently and forever cured
by DR.. Sweany with his new treatment
and remedies extracted from the roots,
herbs and plants which nature has pro-
duced for the cure of such ills.
HEART, BRAIN, NERVES AND
BLOOD. II you have a dizziness of the
head and palpitation of the heart, difficult
breathing and suffocating feeling, tired,
irritable, discoptented feeling and fear of
impending danger or death, a dread Of
being alone or the reverse; if your mem.
DRY is failing and you are gloomy and de-
spondent and feel an aversion to society,
you are suffering from serious disease of
the nerves, brain, heart and blood. You
have no time TO lose. Call at once and
CONSULT DR.. SWEANY.
THE POOR of this city who call at his
Office on Friday afternoons OF each week
are welcome to his professional services
free.
Write your troubles if living away from
the CITY. Thousands are cured at home by
means of correspondence and medicines
sent them. Letters are answered in Eng
lish, German, French, Italian, Swedish,
Norwegian and Danish.
Correspondence strictly confidential
Book, Guide to Health, sent free on ap-
plication. Address
DIR. F. L. SWEANY, ss ss7 r marsst st. ca,
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Pacific Heights Residences Lot.

s. line of Green st. SO IS feet E. of Scott this ele
CANT residence lot is worthy the attention of any
gentleman desiring to build Il home for his family
The surroundings are exceedingly pleasant: bead
tlfui Architectural residences abound in this loca
tlon grand marine view; cable ana electric roads
examine This; must be sold; lot 27xl27 IS Il
pasSage-way.
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NV line OF Brannau ST.. 122 feet SW. OF Second
improvements consist or house of 10 rooms and
path; this location is wanted for Industrial ane
mechanical purposes. and must enhance in valuI
rapidly within year two: street in basalt rock
sidewalk cement stone: 81 :6x107 IS and so feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
Tenement Propertv.

NE. line (Sos 357 and $3.50 of Dore st. 3l5 feet
Sc of Bryant (bet. 9th and 10TH: 3-story build
ing containing tenements; central location; al
ways rented street in fine condition; electric
on Bryant st.; lot 25xS5.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

my life have been reported to the police
and the attempt to burn my factory to
the Fire Marshal. am not afraid and
STALL go on with my business, just as
though nothing had happened"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
AT OUR SiLESROOM, 6sS MARKET ST
Golden cate Park Propertv,
At ~ O'Clock noon,

e. line (Nos 616 and 616A) of Lott st., 100 fee.
; OF Fulton; improvements consist of two French
mats ebay -windowed) of anG rooms and bath
1uil rents $40: cable and electric roads; bio ki
10 Golden Gate Park: lot 25xl06 20 feet; also adj
Joining lot on Lott ST., 25x106:3 feet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
Tenement Building. Fifteenth street,
near Noe.

N. line NO 2176) of 9th ST.. los feet e. of Noe
atwo-story bay-windowed building of tenem emf s.
b rooms and laundry downstairs, rooms and batL
upstairs; Castro, Taught and FillmoreEst. cars
only half block from Market st.: street and side
walk in bltuminous rock; lot 25x114.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

Alabama and Twentieth Streets Lots.
W. line of Alabama st.. 1921 S. Of goth: also
lot 20s:l S. of Goth; large building lots; street
severed and macadamized; electric roads: lots
25:11xl00.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18
c HUN man DOES
NOT BRIGHTEN,
Though a Price of $1,000
Is Upon His
Head.
HIS SHIRT OF MAIL
To Protect Him From the AS
sassins of the Tailors'
Union.
ATTEMPT TO BURN HIM OUT.
Tale of a Brave Manufacturer, Whom
His Lawless Countrymen
Cannot Territy.
ATTEMPT TO BURN HIM OUT.

In this enlightened age and country,
leaving the slack times out of the ques-
ton, $1,000 in gold seems to be an almost
incredible price to put upon the head of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-18

N. side of Elizabeth ST. l05 feet F. of Castro: 3
handsome residence lots; command a fine view;
good location; street macadamized and severed ;
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NV. cor. of Ocean road and Silver alley, run
ming through to Falcon road; is on the extension
lass and 24th-st. electric road large corner lot