Western Mercury from Atchison, Kansas • 1

i PRICE FIVE CENTS ATCHISON, KANSAS, SUNDAY MOANING. DECEMBER 7, ESTABLISHED 1879. VOL, VIII. NO, "JOSH" JOTTINGS. SOCIETYSCRAPS.

WHAT OVU OHW AXD OTHKIt PI.ffH VKOPt.lt AUK JMISU, W- hearts as thoroughly hated "Bragg;" she is, as unreasonable as lie was, and every nfaii and woman will feel this same sort of jealous if they have reason to. It may be ridiculous, as Mr. Frost Bays, but a ridiotilpus man or wo nam was mentioned in connection with that for one of the Railroad Commissioners, it seemed as if the appointment would meet the approval of all Kansas. I fear that it this struggle is a fact, that Mr. Park will loss his chances for postmaster in Atchison, because Gov.

Glick standi) A9VXT TOWS WITH A TRKXCHA OT J'KXAXI. KJSK.VJKAH, Mrs. B. Denisou Is reported siok. Miss Fannie Trimmer is expected homo in a few days.

The many friends of Mish Nealie Mil-ner are pleased to know she will remuiu in Atchison and not move to Chicago with Mrs. C. C. Cnurch. Mr.

and Mrs. C. 0. Burnest have returned from a visit to HI. Joe.

The Miwsos Florence Guorrier, Bina Ray, Nina Quaid and Daisy By ram have all returned to school in Topekn. Mr. and Mrs. C. C.

Church, are making i' i. The 8olnl Mirror Reflecting It Atttlf Event In t'oninou--VUIlor lu id Out of Our dlwtcxi. The lumber. man not so uncommon as to attract attention. It should be remembered, also, high on the list among those whom Cleve land and Hendricks will consult regarding Kansas Democrats, and he will not be slow to reward those whom he considers his friends.

What the merits of the quarrel may be, will never be known, and AttfceTruth 1 Ever Told It Hurt No One, Though Often Nkln Deep-Brief end Pointed Itemnrit. While Tope Bob Ingersoll was in the city recently, I had the pleasure of an extended convention withhfift. In the course of which we spoke of Star Route Dorsey and how much he pid him for in thinking of "Jo Erring," that he was ignorant of love, and that he was peculiarly situated. Until he met "Matool," he had seen only the -pahi, fretful and overworked women of Fairview. He was Iir ADD NOTION, I When tho snow begins to full.

muir prepurruuuus ic-uwvo tu uiuoju, not a worldly man, and when he came to ft 'tUm t() believe that he was made a convenience TiiH Flumbur. of, he carried out a line' of policy which should they, could they wreck the lives of these two valiant Democrats The matter of establishing a city work house is worthy serious consideration. Our city prison is far too small to accomodate all the bums, vagrunts and petty offenders who could, would and Bhould be arrested. The city is full of tramps and idle beggars, who if not capable of II He puU in a two foot iipo and clmrgeB fur ton, Ninteen dollara for Holder und twelve for ineu; Eixhkien move for rosin and thon Ho ttweam as a hiickmtm hwuiivh, liucuuse you "kick" ul tlio rout ot repuiro To the frozen water pipe under tho stai rn. Ill But the devil ciitchus tho plumber At liutt And in bis vice will hold him fast.

He may nodder a hook to tho coat of mail, Or uharpen the upear on the devil's tail, Or trim hit corns with rusty nnil, But when he prusentti hi pluinbem bill Vu will hear joll that in loud mid ulirill. There remains but little moro to tell The plumber's occupation's gone Vor pipe don't freeze in hell. where thoy will in future roside, Mr, Church having been appointed to a lucrative railroad position. Mrs. John Ernest, of Pooria, Ills, and Mrs.

J. Slfeveus, of HiivauunU Ills, aro vis- iting the Jeff Hulse und J. S. Gulbraith families. Ed.

Tuttle and family have moved into their residence No Ull South Seventh street, the old Edmonston homestead. It is understood that U. B. Prudden will reside in Kansas City in the future. We ure loth to lone, from our midst a gentleman so cultured and well qualified in his profession.

Maj. A. J. North and the Misses Laura aud Flora have returned from Philadel his defense. To this Mr.

Ingersoll replied as follows: It was a very curious case how that was done. From the beginning to the end of the trial I never asked him for a dollar. One day, after he had been acquitted on the second tnal( I met him and he asked me how much I owed him. I at first declined to talk about it saying I had no charge to make and that I didn't care if I wmi received a cent. He asked me to walk a few squares with him and we went to the Safe Deposit building in Washington.

"When there he took out his key, unlocked hia box and placed in my hands a 4-per-cent Government bond for $100,000. I put it in my pocket and we walked away, and from that day to this the subject has ajr-crimen been referred to." W. D. Howells declares ia told without a fault. Mr.

Howells is rflthersevere on "Jo," however, like the rerifc of the critics, though he speaks simple naked humanness of the book," but in nothing is it more human than in its description of the unfortunate young miller, who admits hie mistakes; but es not feel any better afterwards I believe I fully understand that "Mateel" was not to blame, as "Jo" admits i himself, hor are other wives to blame who are rendered miserable by acts in their youth which are.not even indiscretions; but this fact only proves that the author of "The Story of a earning an honest dollar, could be "run in" and do the city good service in making macadam, the need of which is very aniwrant on Commercial street. Ibis broken stone could be sold in quantities, in stead of being purchased from ers and the work house made self sustain Mrs. J. C. Green wait is visiting in Ohio, ing.

1 believe the plan is feasible and urge the Council to make the trial by Tom uay, conductor on the A ju. is renting a building for the purpose in an eligible location at nominal price. Country Town" studied loen witn a keen eye when he put "Jo Erring" into it. A woman who has a love New York State, and who afterwards marries another fellow in Iowa, or anywhere else, is not a guilty woman in any particular! but if her husband finds it out, it will make him uncomfortable; there is no doubt of this; 1. o.

(let out.) Mrs, Theo. Bartholow of St. Louis is the guest of her sister Mrs. J. Roper for a few days.

B. P. Waggoner, returned from St. Louis. T.

D. Terrell, camo home for a few days. Rev. Abiel Leonard, attended the Episcopal convention at Burlington. phia on Wednesday evening, accompanied by Miss Fannie Mintou of that city The elaborate invitations have been issued which announce the marriage of Miss Nellie V.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob George and Mr. llalsey B. Prudden ou Thursday afternoon next December llth at 0:30 o'clock in the Presbyterian church.

The Second Animal Charity Ball for the benefit of the Hospital eoinos off on Friday December 19th at tlio Byram hotel. The spacious parlors will be used The bachelor cynics, on the Topeka Lance, seem to find uo beauties in this life and look upon woman, that lovely but in "Jo Erring's" case Mr," Howe carried the principle down to a finish. This understand th at the light in the eye of thut fair young ludy who resides on the South side, not far from Fifth street is dimmed, nud it is rod, red, very red from much and continued weeping. The young man who caused this is well known. He dresses well, but it is reported he rarely visits the tailor-man; lie goes to the swell parties and hires hacks (always expensive), but seldom "me" the hackman; his laundry bill is large, his liuen white and spotless, but the laundry man holds a few bun is the only difference between "Jo" and Dr.

F. Campbell, brother of Dr. W. W. Campbell is in town on a visit for few other men; "Jo" speaks his mind freely, because ho is a character jnf fiction, but other men, being real, sulk along in si days.

1 for the occasion, and the dining hall carpeted for dancing. Refreshments will also be served by the ladies. This will bo one of the most elaborate affairs of the lence. There is a probability that "Jo Erring" should never have been created, creation for mans happiness, like unto a gas fixture of a house, while the young men seem to disgust them absolutely. b.

c's. do write as follows: young women of to-day are too ready to see the tinpol on the outsids, and scan but little of the heart beneath. The dress rather than the man is the object of adoration. The seclusion of the home circle is not the usual place where the girl mak-09 the acquaintance of one who is to be hor companion in life. It is on the evening promenade, when he casually invites her to ice cream or oysters.

The old folks no longer sit in the parlor and help the young lady entertain her new acquain ear. but now that he is in exisienco and Having a wide circulation, there is no use denying that he dreadfully real. I ney-er go on the streets that I do not see men like him, though they keep their C. F. Weller.

of Quipcy came in for a few days. Prof. R. C. Meade, is in BurhngtorfK-KansaB attending the Episcopal convention.

E. H. Lieutweiler, has resigned his position with M. J. Walsh Co.

in Mus-eotah. Chris Rott, is now the travelling correspondent of the St. Jim Gazette. dles of those for "back-charges." Their courtship has covered many moons; the sun, in unmatchless splendor, has thrown his optic aslant their day-walks for countless months. She, poor thing, was in love, infatuated; he tried to he, but was be-wildered by the beauty and grace of evrey new face which came to Atchisou from foreign parts.

From fear lit first, her hopes were drowned in desperation, and to themselves, as i.perhaps "Jo' should have done, but Biuoe he has told me his story, I pity him; I cannot forget poor Atchison loses one jof her oldest, beat known and most esteemed citizens. Ho located in Kansas in 18)0 and moved to Atchison from Doniphan county in 1805. He was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of A reception has been arranged for, in honor of Governor elect John A. Martin, at the Byram hotel, on Wednesday evening December the 10th.

No invitations 'Jo', and he moves me as no otner cuar- tance. They go it way and the two sit neter in fiction ever aid beiore. is Maj. S. R.

Washer, wont to St. Louis on busiuesti, W. Gilbert, esq. is in Cincinnati on legal business. Ue will be home together with the light turned down.

It is no longer the sou of the lifo-loug neigh bor who makes an alliance with the beau worthy of remark in this oonneetion that the later critics are expressing more generous opinions of tlie man; the Boston Traveller recently referred to him as the tiful daughter; it is a traveling dude or spruce coachman who outs the bewitching J. V. Pomeroy left for the east on most touching character in American fic- Wednesday, to visit his two daughters part. It is the play oP'Frou Frou' iton. Several of the other able critics during Christmas.

through and through. Lighthoarted frivolity at first, fun and frolic for one or have recently expressedsimilar opinions, have been issued to ueople of this city, as they are expected, without distinction to honor the distinguished citizen by thoir presence. The leading politicians and statesmen from all parts of tho state will be hero to do honor to the occasion. and I believe that he will live longer facing him on Sunday evening last, plead- ed he cause, as a woman who truly loves, only can. He smiled that ashes-of-rose3 smile, so.

well known and wilted before the heat of love, so strange and bewildering to him. The ring, tho lock tied with blue, tho picture; the letters, all belonging tojtha young man have been returned. He visits now in another portion of the city nd will doubtless attempt to capture tho heart ho has laid siege to. This is but the beginning of this young man's social career. If the brothers of these young (yet most susceptible) belles would thump the chump I refer to, it would confer a lasting benefit, and I would be pleased to speak of the matter in a much plainer manner.

than any other character in the book, for two acts, then desertion, ruin, mjirder and suicide sometimes, but always a wasted life and an early death. Plain language, Frank Noyes, went west on the Central Branch. Lee Scibird, is decidedly the handsomest man in Greenleaf, his rival Charles Howe, being flushed in the race. It didn't last long. The handsome Bill Bowles has gone back into L.

M. he improves on acquaintance. "The 8to rv nfn Country Town" has attracted but true. The old-fashioned wav is, after all, th best. It may not be so romantic more newspaper comment than any ether American novel ever published, and "Jo but it brings more happiness and peace Erring" is largely responsible, because he Crawford's employment in Topeka.

to parents and daughter." What can is so much like the men you know. w. F. Donald, went out on the Central please the fastidious tast of the average Topukean is one of those many things a Branch to look after a few claims. fellow can't find out, There is no doubt that the Democrats I Geo.

JJobson, has located in i'exas. Tr in rwir nf nhelvintr the Prohibi- T. H. A. Berkey, went to St.

Joe for The Jjotent Moitmitloll. The richest opportunities are lost to us unless we grasp them as they flit, and make the best of them. This is certainly the time above all others to be watchful. For many weeks the minds of all of us have been busy speculating upon presents for those we love, to be given at Christmas. As a rule such remembrances are of the better classes of gifts, in point of material and workmanship, for we wish them to live in the hands of the recipient.

While others may judge differently, yet watoheti in gold or silver, gold rings or studded Every man Imtea the fellow who was his wife's lover before him; this is about the only defense "Jo Erring" needs, for tion question. They nueceedod in elect- few hours to accompany his neice Miss ing a govenorby raising an, army of oppo- Fannie Low on her way to Indiana, sition. This year they harped upon re- Ed. Bourke, of Atchison fame is pub-submission, but failed. They are not in lishing "Sparks" a St.

Joe Sunday paper, favor of re-submission for two reasons: John W. Crossley has resigned his po-lirst, if the question iavoted upoii again sition with B. M. folks is now on tho which Mr. Harry Frost has been clamor I do not intend to moritlizo, at this late hour, over the defalcation and flight of Jim Pusey, the late clerk of the penitentiary.

Mis end came, in the manner not unusual, when one gives up his time and talents to wine, women and cards. Whether we have in our midst any one as extremely reckless and seuseless as Jim Pusey, is not known now; time can only ing. This may be foolish in husbands, tbis refusal to feeloheerful when the man is around who formerly sat ou the same and if it lie sustained, by the people, their Pacific pay-roll. chair with a lady thby ai eaoqueinted with, hope is gone for future success; second, Rev. F.

T. Ingalls visited his brother if tho question be defeated upon what can the Senator for a few clays, prior to his but it is nevertheless characteristic of men, and "Jo Erring" is not only a char- they base their future success. For these departure for Washington. reasons they favor thej continuedagita- Lon Erhardt and John Soaton Jr. will tion of the question and are now trem- attend the World's Fair at New Orleans with precious stones, silver or plated spoons, forks etc.

are ail of the class which combine utility with ornamentation. In our searoh for rich goods, we dropped in to see that energotio business man, Henry Linn, at No. 015, Commercial street, and were gratified in looking over his stock, which is varied and complete. In the actor original to fiction, but lie, is not overdrawn; any man of his temperament might have acted as he did under the cir-oumstauoes detailed in the "The Story of bhngwith le3t the measure they and will visit the Island of Lnha before strongly advocated will be broughi up and they return. af aH nnnn Th Hmmrisiti.m.

that unless Dr. G. J. Archer and family arrived KUbVva 1 I goods we have mentioned, he has a full assortment, as well as in gold and silver a Country Town." I am of the opinion that many of the critics who speak of the "humanness" of this book got the impression from "Jo Erring," and then tried reveal him. When an employe lives in a manner equal to his richer employer, sports the finest clothes, exists on the fat of the land, and spends money lavishly, it is time for his employer to, investigate No man having a salary ot the average kind can live extravagantly and be honest.

Kither the till is tapped, the customers are robbed or money is "raised," by methods peculiar. I have spokon of this frequently, Bnd it has been commented upon as unjust. It maybe to make pub-ho the failings, but the result will be more humiliating when the expose occurs than few words of gratuitous advise, I am aware that it is not best to give advise until it is known what kind is wanted, jewelry.stud-buttous, ouff -buttons, chains. the Republicans do something with the fromGueda Springs, nans. Wednesday matter, they will be in a.

pretty pickle for will make Atohison their home, the next campaign is nonsense. The peo J. B. Quigley came to town for a few pie had an opportunity, to be heard upon days. the matter in November for 'in nearly W.

R. Mauler who attended his father's nocklaces, charms, bracelets, pins and other ornaments in rare and unique de to defend their sex by saying he was unnatural, although they know very well that he was not, When you say that a every legislative distriofc some candidate funeral in Lenora has returned. signs. It will repay any of our readers to closely inspect his goods, for he makes it husband does net care because his wife has been engaged before he knew her, was found on an independent ticket hop- John fl. wemsDerg loaves tor me aasi ing to be successful by re-sub- to lecture for the Winter 'season, mission." The smallnea of that vote in Will Daniels, the exquisite, late of Atoh- the legislature- shows that Kansans are iaon, is now a fancy roller skater in Leav- a point to gurantee the quality and service of each article.

He believes this as just to the purchasers, and he has no de and aacented of the endearments com mon between engaged people, you accuse nmihlinnns and will stand bv the nrin- enworth. Genius is always rewarded, sire to deceive. This is laudable and should be rewarded. In engraving and him of being a dunce. He may argue till if any of my young friends, who sport ciples of the party.

Re-submission is not that suoh things are common, which is with guilded baubles, obtained by filon ings from others, will strike a new bal a Republican measura; it is a Democrat true, but a man does not court death executing monograms, repairing any article of jewelry or making designs he stands without a peer in Atohison. Wo because it it common. The Topeka Cap R. H. Hanthoru is doing Iowa points, Chas.

L. Wundt of Burlington Iowa the jail contractor is in the oity. Our faithful Joe Ham has a personal in a Topeka paper and in capitals states he is the great American bon-fire builder. ance sheet with the world, they will feel ic political trap into which they hope the intelligent voter of this state will fall, ital once said that the men would be very better and more secure, if not built up so believe you will be satisfied by calling when they touch the spring. careful in admiring poor Jo, fearing that lavishly at the expense of the taylor, tho upon him and trust you will do so.

other men would suspicion that they had land-lady, and John Chinaman. Ed. L. Donahue who was terribly in The ladies of our Public Library have adopted a new method to obtain money a grief similar to his, and this is worth thinking about; J. K.

Hudson has a wiae head on his shoulders. The author ot jured by being run over is able to shako hands with his friends. The current rumor that H. Clay Park and Governor Ghck are at "outs" seems H. Lourey, of Frankfort, one of the for aid in supporting tho institution.

I understand that they, have made the fee but $1.00 for a year, which entitles one to to train many believers. It is no secret penitentiary directors states that Jim ru-sey's steals will amount to $4,000. th9 story onoe told me that he had given the character of "Jo Erring" more study than any other in the buok, and that'he has heard doasns of Atohison men de that during tho late campaign an niter nal quarrel was waged between the lead all the privileges ot the institution. A sum so small invested for an opportunity County Commissioner Fred Hartman, ere or the local democracy, and that Mr, Park was or is accused of giving Gov. Edward Watson Howe, has forwarded tho manuscript of his new novel.

"The Mystery of tho Locks" to Osgood Co. of New York. The volume will appear some time in Januarv. The long noeded sidwalks have beon laid on South Fiftli street and Utah avenue. A mnoh sighed for and needed improvement.

You miy have given the matter some consideration but we now call your attention to the fact that it is oonooded that Hillse Ballard carry tho very finest assortment ot goods for Christmas iu tho L. Kiper and T. W. Cantor are on a jail insDecting tour in Omaha, St. Louis and nounce their "Clinton Bragg." I have heard a great many Atchison men do the same thing, since my attention was called Cincinnati.

Glick a loft handed support. I know thai Mr. Park was among the first to bring out Gov. Glick at Emporia, and had stated to the matter in that light, and any one Gov. Glick R.

B. Morris and Judge Horton spend to-day at home with their to read, study and educate, should meet the approval of, and a hearty response from every Atohisonion. It looks to me that business men could hardly make their employes a more suitable Christmas present, than one of these cards. It may bo the means of keeping many a young man at home of nights. 1 Josh.

mav convince himself in the same way families. that "Jo" is not unnatural, although he W. 8. Anderson is able to bo around may be unreasonable; I believe it is the again, having recovered from his sickness commonest thing in the world to find un in bis paper, the Patriot, for months previous tnat he was the most available candidate. That Mr.

Park, for his loyal port, was not rewarded in a substantial manner in recognition of his services has always seemed strange to me. He has merited more than he has ever received for bis consistent domocrncy, Whea his reasonable men everywhere. The wives Mrs. A S. Eveaest returned from New Yorlt on Weduosdayi oity.

They make it a feature to obtain only the best olass of goods and such riety that all can bo pleased by an inspection and the cost will bo reasonable. are no bettor than the husbands in this respeot. I know a young wife iu this city Mrs. W. H.

Morrison and daughter are spending the week with Greenleaf friends. Mrs. E. 0. Tost has returned faom her St Louis visit.

who hates hec husband's former sweet 1.