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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
SCOlDiNG WOMEN.


Formerly the common sccld''-the
woman who made her neighbcrs' lives
intolerable with her raging temper, her
bitter tongue, her ISLANDERS and caIum-
nles-was found everywhere. Laws
were passed recognizing her as one kind
OF criminal. There were two forms of
punishment by which she was reprcssed
or deferred or cowed into gentleness-
viz, the cucking stool and the Drank.
The cucking stool assumed various
shapes, but it generally consisted Of q
chair on one end of a beam, which rested
on bar so as to make n seesaw. Some.
times the chair was hang from the beam
by chain. The culprir being tied on
the chair. Ike other end Of the beam
went up and the chair Went down into
the water. sensing the woman con-
pletely. They did this three times, after
which they let her goo
Such stools belonged TO nearly every
parish. Like the stocks and tho pillorv.
they formed part of the furniture Of JUS
tice. For instance. about London. there
was one on Bankside with which they
ducked the wives of the players. There
was one at Radcliffe, ore ut Kingston
On-Thames, ard 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 tie fc-
male tendency to scold, for it was found
necessary to invent another punishment
which was extensively adopted. although
not authorized by the law. This was
the Drank. or ''scold's Bride" which
consisted CT n small cage formed by iron
hoops to fit the head. with q piece of
iron which pressed the torgue ano
formed the gag. Thus adorned, the scold
was either led or carried about the town
for all the wcrld TO see. Sometimes she
was placed on high scaiTnld. The
Drank was used i'll some places down &c
the beginning Ct the century. Its disuse,
its disappearance. make one incline &C
TIE belief that :hc scold has also iissD.
peaTed. However, such is not the case
The disease or infrmity Ct scolding still
exists, but il much ini!dcr form. The
due to the improved conditions CT life.
Two hundred years ago the villag,
household was insufliciently fed; til,
quality Us well as the quantity of TIN,
food was bad work was hard; men were
rOugh; husbands beat their wives habit
ually; i'll cold weather they We're thinly
clad; in hot weather their clothes were
too thick. If there was any indulgence
possible, it took the form Of beer. Tea
did not exist Children, hungry and
cold, cried all day and all night; every
thing combined to exasperate woman.
What wonder if, from time to time, she
lost control Of herself and became copi.
ously eloquent over her wrongs: Things
have greatly improved. The husband nc
lOnger-or very seldom-beats his wife
the food has become cheap; wages have
gone up; luxuries, formerly unattain.
able, have become necessaries; the scold
is dying ont Of the land because there
is so little left to scold about. -Phila.
delphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
COLOR IN PLANTS.
The Most Important Coloring Substance
In the World Is ChlorophylI.


Chlorophyll is perhaps the most I'M
portant coloring substance in the world,
for upon this substance depend the char
actcristic activity of plants, the synthe-
sis OF complex compounds from carbon
dloxldc and water process, upon which
the existence of all living things is ulti.
mately conditioned. Only in very few
unimportant forms devoid of chlorophyll
can the synthesis Of complex from sim
pie compounds or from the elements be
accomplished. The function Of chloro-
phyll may only be comprehended when
its chief physical properties are under
stood. These may be best illustrated
by placing gram Of chopped leaves
of grass or ger;inium in 4 few cubic cen
timeters of strong alcohol for an hour
Such solution will be of bright,
clear green color. and when the vessel
containing it is held in such manner
that the sunlight is reflected from the
surface of the liquid it will appear blood
red, due to its property Of nuorescence,
that of changing the wave length of
the rays of light of the violet and of
the spectrum i'll such a manner as tc
make them coincide with those of the
red end. 1t is by examination Of light
which has passed through solution OF
chlorophyll, however, that the greatest
insight into its physical properties may
be gained. If such ray of light is pass.
ed through prism and spread ont on Il
| screen, it may be seen that there arc
several large intervals of dark bands in
the spectrum. The rays of light which
would have occupied these spaces have
been absorbed by the chlorophyll and
converted into heat and other forms OF
energy. This energy is directly availa
bic to the protoplasm containing tn,
chorophyll, and by means of it the syn
thesis of complex substance may be ac
complished.-Popular Science Monthly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
A BOY AND A BALLOON.
Or How Business Was Interrupted In q
Chicago Department Store.


The small bog had purchased rubber
balloon in til toy department.
Re was tagging after his mother in
the crowded first floor Of the big depart
ment store when some one jolted against
him SO that he let 60 Of the string The
rubber balloon floated upward until it
reached the ceiling.
The boy howled in dismay, and his
mother dropped her bundles. imagining
that some one had walked on him.
There was the balloon bobbing against
the ceiling.
The boy held up his hands toward it
and demanded that it be returned to
him. His mother gathered up her bun
dies and scolded him for being careless.
Then the aisle became blocked with
people who offered suggestions.
Get long fishing pole. said one.
GLOW did it happen?" asked another
Chow long will it stay up there?"
inquired yet another.
A porter came running to find out
what was the matter. A dozen willing
people pointed out the balloon that rested
llputlN dStiliSG tHc StillHS stilu wis
shifted about by every little movement
Of the air.
81 don't see how I can get it," said
he.
ooh, You ought to get it for the boy, "
said large man, who had established
himself as master of ceremonies. "You
bought the balloon here in the store,
Gi,lD't Won madam9'
Eyes, SIR" she replied.
''She bought the balloon here in the
store" said the large man to the porter
81 think if you get long window pole
and stand on that highest shelf that you
can fish it down."
1t was cent balloon, but the porter
went after it as if it were the bag of
gold that hangs from every rainbow.
He found the pole and climbed to the
high shelf. Several hundred people STOP
ped their shopping and watched him for
five minutes as lie vainly pokcd in an
effort to fasten the end of the window
pole in the dangling string.>
At last he was successful.
The balloon was slowly hauled down,
to the intense qualification of every one
except the small boy, who had become
interested in q small aquarium contain.
ing goldfish. Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
Publication Notice.
s ROE isItn aL adH.,Y'' }ss

In the Circuit court, September term, A. D.
1896.
Inr, petition Of Rock Island and Eastern ILL.,
nois Railway company TO condemn right OF vay.
Affidavit OF the non-residence Of the defend
ants, Peter Farrell. Anna N. Wadrwcrth,
William c. Wad-wortb, Kate Fraser, aeprv
Fraser. Josephine Pcttigrew and - Petticrew
her husbanu). having been fled in the clerks OF.
fee OF the circuit court Of sad county, no ice l.
hert fore hereby given TO the said non-reei.
dent defendants that the petitioner feI iIs
petition in said court on the chancery side there
Of. on the twenty-nnth (29) day OF NAY, 1895. and
hat thereupoh summons issued on: of es6d
court, whc rein said suit is now pending re;urna
Die on the first Monday IN the month of Septem-
her II. as IL by law required.
Now, unless you the rsid nonresident dc.
'endante above named, Peter Farrell, Anna N
Vadsworth. William G wadswor.h, Kate Frazer
Henry Fraser, Josephine Pettigrew and Petit
krew.shal personally be and appear before said cir
cuit court, on the FIRST day of the next term there
u. to be holden al Rock Island in aud for the sad
ounty, tn e fret Monday in September ne n. and
plead, answer or demur TO the said petitioners
petition, the same and the matters and
hings Il erein charged and stated viii be taker
ls confessed, ana Q decree entered against vou
according to the prayer OF eaid bill.
Roca Island, H., July %. 1896.
GEoReE W. CAMILLA, Clerk,
HAAS d BUPoRD.. Complsinsntt SoiicitorS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
A Suggestion.

1t was suggested by some one at the
late Louisville convention that women
residing in market towns should open
their ciubrooms on market days for the
benefit Of the women who come into
town, that they might have a pleasant
and comfortable place ill which to rest
and lunch If practicable, the idea is n
good one, and women in surrounding
places might by that means be interest
ed in uniting and working for some
thing most needed in their own COM
muuity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
The Eternal Fitness.

Nancy Prancy-Your boomer suit is
very becoming, dear; but why such
large clocks in your stockings?
Kitty Hardup-That is to harmonic
with the machine. Iou see, bought it
on very large tick -Pittsburg ChrCni-
Gle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
Administrators Notice.
Eatate Of Thomas y. sii,is, deceased.

TIE undersigned having been appointed admin
ifta,o's 20 the estate OF Thomas 8. sivis, late v.
the county OF Hoch Island, state Of Illinois, de-
,'arni, hereby give notice that they will appear
furc the county court % Rock island eoun-
~, " the Office 81 the clerk Of said court, In
the city ~ Rock fsl,nd, at the October term. on
the ttst Monday In October. next. at which time
al lcrrun- having claims against paid 90.
tate are notified aud requested To atfcna for the
pirpu~c 81 having the zane adjusted.
Al por-pn- Indebted to said estate are request
ed :" maze Immediate payment to the under
srnst.
Dated this 18th day o: August, A. u. 1875.
ES~k sttyp. ,,..t.,,..,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04

"Oh, yes" said the coroner, ''there
was every indication that the actress
had died natural death, but other
actresses insisted that it was not posi-
bic. They were firmly Of the opinion
that the deceased could not die a natu-
raj death, and Of course that left me no
alternative. had to hold an inquest. -
Detroit Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
Publication Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY

In the circuit court. to the September term. A.
ID. 1s.6.
Gndalia ?. Cellus w. Ella Baker in attachment
Puolic police is HEREBY given to the esid Ella
Baker that writ OF attachment issued
out OF the Office OF the clerk Of the circuit court
OF Rock leland county, dated the sith day Of
Aarch. A d., 1896. at the euit OF the said
Gudalia Cellus, and againe; the estate OF
the said Ella Baker for the sum Of ten hun
bred and twenty i've dollars, (xi0os) directed to
me sheriff OF sa'd Rock Island coun;y, which
said writ has zen rrturnsd executed.
And an order having entered u record in eaid
cou [ al the May term, 1896. thereof, thai eaid
cause sIand Continued.
Now, therefore. unless you. the said Ella Baker
shall! personally be and appear before the esid
circuit coat OF Rock Island county on the frsi
day Of the next term thereof, TO be holden a,
the court bouse in the city Of Rock leland
In said county. on the frs Monday of September
A. D. 1sa6. give special bail and plead to the ssd
plaintiffs action, judgment will be entered
against yon. and in favor OF the said Gudalis
2. Cellus. and much OF the property a.
tached msv be suficient 10 satisfy the said
judgment and costs will be sold TO eatisfy the
same, GEORGE ". GAMBLE Clerk
NcENIsY i MCESIRY, PlaiAtif's Attorneys
July 70. A. D., 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
s!!Is|tEjIi1||EsEljIIII&

VII 40 " a-ei ss ws-n according TO dir-cuoos
prevent trans mission OF blood diseases. .kir dis
cs-ys seuie ard ehruuic ulcers. ctr ctnre. es.rre
OF the h'nds and feet. Ecr.ns. Te,isf, salt khcu.
uatism. TOD NATION os the Rlsade., Di.cs.es Of
the bone :. ionis src muscles. >y2hietie insanity
scarry. >erufula IN mary forms. The above and
hrhlrei other forms OF disease are trsccsbie
directly or indirectly 10 syphi itic Blcod Poison
for ~hieh the ~. Jschso.'. Eug'i-h safety Tab
lets . SURF preventative. and Il o cafe Cserr,
Kii'er. rcnd. rng coutscion hardly possible heucs
rs " neglected s-eh t-rahlee r,.uit fafsi
" ksNef a-ysssrt, sss'-t y ttx Nnre. ~, q
q. y. neise. fourth ave and Asfd OF kosk lsls N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
LEGAL
Executors Notice.
Estate Of Amaz.sh Thornton. dscss.sS.

The undersigned wing been appointed execu-
tor Of the.ia-t VIII snd testament OF Amaz:ah
Thornt' n, late OF the 6olnty q Rock Island.
state of illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice
trat be viii appear b.fors the county courJ of
kock Island couutv. a. the en- e Of the clerk OF
sid cou {, in the city Of ROCK Is'anf. Q. tbs No.
vembfr term in the first MONDAY In November
next. q. which time all pereons having claims
az ain.t said estare a'e notified and reqTested {,
attend for the purpose OF having the eame sd
Jus'ed. All Sous indebted TO said estste are
requested to make imnedizt. pa, meet TO ths un-
6ereigped
Dated this e6:h day OF August. A. D.. 1896.
J. Q. REED, Exec ator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-04
LEGAL.
Executors Motto,

Executors Notice.
E-tatc 81 Patrick Mcdonald, dceeasci.
rbe und.r-igh.u having been appointed cxccr-
'ix " the last will atd testament % Patrick Me-
b"uhlj, late of the county of koca island, stat.
81 Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
WIN spp.ar before the county court of Rock leland
county, nj the once % the clerk Of said court, In
the city Of Rock Island, at the November term, on
tie Fret Monday In November nett, Mt which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
hltined and requested 10 attend, for the purpose
of having the same al Hustled.
All persons indebted to said estate are &c
qus,' to naso immediate yaym,nt 10 the IN
dc'sgned.
Dated this eth day ~ April. A. ~. fsa.
BEiD.Er MCDONALD, gxecutrix.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
The Democratic Meeting.

Last Thursdays Democratic Mass
assehEuvs. i~~L -sarers i5taRsas sses. wall
orally applauded. b. Harris Cam
alier, Esqr., of the Central Com
mittee, called the meeting to order
and invited Col. John +. Dent to
take the chair. Col Dent was re-
ceived with applause, made q few
appropriate remarks and introduced
Major William X. Stewart, of Tai
bot, ts the first speaker. Major
Stewart made telling and effect
i've speech. and backed his state
ments by the proof. lie did
not deal in assertions. lie gave
his authority for each of his state
ments and invited his audience to
verify them. He evidenced thor
ough familiarity with his subject
and his points elected great APP
plausc.
In introducing Mr.. Robert Moss,
the candidate for Congress, Col.
Dent said that he was we'll ac-
quainted with him and knew him
to be a man who, il elected. would
faithfully and properly represent
the 9Th Congressional District.
Mr.. Moss made an eloquent speech
which greatly delighted his audi
ence. lie vigorously denounced q
SANDER which had been circulated
about him and said his whole life
disproved the "venomous lie."
''He STOOD" squarely upon the
Chicago platform, endorsed every
plank of it and had no apology to
make to any man for any utterance
OF his party's platform. He want
ed to go to Congress and freely
said so. He believed in an income
taxand thought the Republican out
cry against criticism of the Su-
preme Court for its action in the
matter came with specially bad
grace from the party that had Mr..
A1dd for its candidate-the same
Ir. Mudd who from the floor of
the Maryland House of Delegates
had most bitterly denounced the
Anne Arundel Court for its action
in an election case. The people of
Anne Arundel. irrespective of poll
tics, resented his unjust and unfair
criticism.
Mr.. James W. Owens, Of Anne
Arundel, was the third and last
speaker. His speech was a good
one and was much enjoyed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

The third of the series of politi-
cal meetings during court was held
in the Court House Tuesday. Mr..
). X. Garner, of st. lnigo's, presid-
ed. The speakers were. VIM. Y.
Parod, j. Nj. Marshall and Ralph
Robinson. Observers say the ma
jority of the audience were Repub-
licans, with sprinkling of regular
Democrats and few Palmer Demo
Gratis. The speakers were unable
to hold the audience together, many
leaving while the speaking was 60
ing on.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

Saturday, September %. Mr.. Camalie:
made the opening argument for the State
He spoke upwards Of two hours and most
earnestly advocated The conviction ofthe
prisoner, leaving no point untouched tend
ing to secure that result Judge j. w. @.
Blackstone. Of Accomsc county, Va, fol-
lowed for the defense. His argument was
one of the best ever heard In our Court
House, and he sustained his reputation
as logical, polished and cioquen; ad-
vocate SIR. X G. Combs speech 70. the
defense wes strong and foTcible States
Attorney Hammett closed in a speech
which, clearly presented ell the strong
points in the States case, and at $40 p. m.
the case was given 70 the jury. The jury
AT 4:20 p. m returned verdict OF Not
guilty of murder, but guilty ofmanslaugh-
ter" and recommended the prisoner TO the
mercy of the Court. The Court sentenced
Chase 10 years confinement in the Mary
land PeniteEtiary.
During the three days of the trial the
courtroom was crowded all the time. The
father and mother Of Chase occupied seats
at the bar beside the prisoner and his
counsel. Six of the prisoners brothers
were also present at the trial. The whole
family were very much affected by the YER
dict Almost Immediately after the trial
the father ard mother went to their vessel,
which~D lying at Leonardtown wharf,
twice iaihss,1 ib bs u u the way the mother
took Chase 10 the Peuitentiary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

We appeal to every man with .
spark Of Democratic feeling who il
not already registered, to have his
name put on the books on the 9Th
and 18th Of October, instants. It
will be the last chance this year.
No one who fails to register can
vote.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
Notice "NOn-Partisan Bryan and
SewalI Silver Clubs.

We solicit the people of this County to form
themselves into Clubs for " purpose of edu-
cation in this campaign. . pledge of mem
bershtp Is required but the following:
we, the undersigned, hereby pledge TO lay
aside past party ties, and to subordinate, for
the present, our convictions upon all other po-
liticai questions and to cooperate for the set
iement OF the money question by restoring
the Tree coinage of silver as IL existed prior TO
1870; TO do everything possible for the election
OF bryan and Sewall; to support no person for
congressman or United States Senator who is
not IN favor of the free coinage OF silver ana
gold az the ratio of l6 to l; To remain members
OF this organization until silver is restored TO
It's constitutional place in the currency of the
country by ACT of Congress. We expressly re-
serve the right after the money question Is set
tied, to readjust our political affiliations ms we
may see fit"
Correspondence regarding the formation OF
Clubs Is solicited with Geo. +. Keeney, Ma
tfoaal Organizer, Wormleys Hotel, Washing
ton. Il. C.. or with Charles X. Darby, State Sec
Rotary, Sellman, Montgomery county, Md.
X. 4. DIFENDERFER. Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

Get to work Democrats Find
out what Democrats in your dis
trict are not yet registered and per-
suade those who need persuasion to
register next Tuesday and Wednes-
day. 1t will be their last chance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
THE
new YORK WORLD,
THRlCE-A-WEEK EDITION.
Is PAGES A WEEK. 1855 PAPERS
A YEAR.

Is larger than any weekly or semi weekly
paper published and Is the only important
Democratic weekly" paper published in
New York City. Three times as large as
The leading Republican weekly of New
York City. 1t will be of especial advan-
tage TO you during the Presidential Cam.
paign, as ii IS published every other day,
except Sunday, and has all the freshness
and timeliness of daily. 1t combines all
the news with a long list Of interesting de
partments, unique features, cartoons and
graphic illustrations, the latter being a
speciality.
All these improvements have been made
without any increase in the cost which re-
mains at one dollar per year.
We offer this unequalled newspaper and
The BEACON together one year for $3.50
cash with order. The regular subscrip-
ton price of the two papers is $500.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
To whom II May Concern :

This ceraiss that Rev. William 4
Daugherty is duly authorized Agent and
Surveyor of the Maryland Mutual Fire In
suranee Company for Fishing Point, Ma
ryland, and vicinity, and n such Is au-
thorized to receive applications, effect in
surances and collect premiums thereon, 10
accordance with the bylaws, resolutions
and special instructions Of the Company.
No Agent has authority, however, TO
alter, amend or waive any Of the condi-
tons or terms expressed in any policy con-
tract or printed literature Of the Company.
In testimony whereof, the
SEAL. President and Secretary of said
49, Company set their hands here
unto and affix the Corporate
Seal.
@. H0DS0N, President
L. p WYATT. Secretary.
June lS-tft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

II YOU know of any democrat
who is not vet registered. tell him
that next Tuesday ana Wednesday
are the last days and implore him
not 20 neglect his duty to himself.
his family aud hi, country, but to
register.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
TUESDAY, October 20, 1895,

between the hours of i2 o'clock, IA. and 8
O'Clock, p. m, the following described real
estate, TO wit:
All that tract or parcel Of land situate in
the eighth election district Of ST Mary's
county, being the land decided by Heze-
kiah b. Cawood and wife to J. Clarke Ca
wood, called and known as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

The Palmer boltocrats have no
idea of electing their ticket but
they expect to draw enough votes
from Bryan to elect Mckinley.
They object to being called McKin-
leyites or assistant Republicans
however.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01
1885,
FALL ARRANGEMENT.
WEEMS STEAMBOAT COMPANY
1885,

Will leave Pier o, Light Street, Baltimore,
TUESDA Y and FRlDA Y at 5 p. m, for
the POTOMAC RIVER, calling at Mil
ler's, Brome's, Bacon's, Grasons', Lew
isetta, Bundick's, Cowart's, Walnut Point
Coan. Kinsale, Mundy's Point, Lodge,
Adams, Piney Point, Abelrs, Leonard.
town, Cobrum's, Towards and Stones
On FRIDAY only for Lancaster Bush
wood. Riverside, Liverpool Point, ely
mont, Alexandria and Washington.
Returning, will leave 9TH Street Wharf,
Washington, at p. N. SUNDAY, calling
at all the above mentioned wharves, leav-
ing Leonardtown at a. m Monday and
Thursday, Kinsale at 10 m, Miller's at
p. m, Grason's at p. m. and Bacon's
at p m, arriving in Baltimore, early
Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Freight received daily at Pier 0, Light
Street
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent
Sept lot
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-10-01

The Democrat who registers him.
self has done but half his duty.
He who registers himself and get
other Democrats to register does
his whole duty. See to this matter
Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct
ober the 9th and 9Th, are the
last days.