Western Mercury from Atchison, Kansas • 1

If. Hi VIM i.i i ii ii W'V Ay Ay PRICE FIVE CENTS ATCHISON, KANHAS. SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1885. ESTABLISHED 187(5, VOL. VIII.

NO. 24. JOSH" JOTTINGS. all, especially towns and cities, whoro it may safely be saul all wells and springs, and most oistorus, should be universally avoided 4 MOt-VD TOWS WITH A TllKNCUASX PES AMi KUKS ISAlf. In B'.

II. Kolsey is found every element ARE BEING ADOPTED of strength, and every requisite for Mayor. His nomliKitio by acclamation is assur-ed, and it oauses no division. All unite in bis support, recognizing that tho day of rais-rulo and bad government is past with his elevation. It is years since the Republican party of Atchison and the until May first to dose tip.

Tho notice made pubho by county oflloersyi 'ot necessary. The law is operative, inonce, after publication, and no one has a tight to grant any indulgence under it. There has been sufficient time given to the whisky men to dse ont. May 1881 they were scared and invented every known method to, evade tho law. They became bolder and finally paid no attention.

Whon the legislature met they saw the letters on the wall but heeded no warning. To-day they are asking for more time; they did so yesterday and tomorrow they will do the same. They seek to evade the Jaw ami defy public opinion, and deal out villainous decoctions to the Iotriment of humanity without apparent concern. They have had time, plenty of it; too much indulgence has been shown, while the law is on the statute. It they have not sufficient mnnhood to obey, they should be made to comiirahecd that laws, are be and hw of honest administial ion united so readily upon one man, a testimonial to Capt.

Kolsoy's worth, and reflecting tho good judgment ot the community, Mr. HOUSE CLEANING TIME AND REFITTING IS AT HAND. i We have this day cut tho prices on everything in our line, and in order to reduce our Immense Fto'vfc Will, For The Ten imy uHl yowl Lwvev Than Were Erer Offered Before on the river; our line of (llassiviirr, ihieensu'itro. Silver and Lamp Goods are complete, which we offer at prices that will astonish you and at tho same time please yoij. Call arid examine our Goods and Prioes.

HULSE BALLARD, Kelsey has come up from tlie ranks of 609 Commercial St. Ogden Block. labor, as he labored faithfully and industriously on a farm in Rush county, Indiana until the age of eightoeu. At the opening of the he enlisted end served through the entire wur, being mustered out in 1805, being severely wounded in the neck at the battle of Ohickama-gua. Returning home he completed his education with saved at the Kuifrhtstown, (Iud.) Academy, and in 1867 taught a viliugs school for several terms'.

Resigning this, he accepted the position of Quartermaster of the Indiana Soldier's SOCIETY SCRAPS. WtTATOVR OWN ASfiOTHKll PICO-VLB'S ISO I LIS ARK IKHSU. Home; filled tho position ably and to the satisfaction of the State. In October 186lJ he withdrew from the Home and accepted a position with Abernathy Ath Truth 1 Kvcr Tolil It Hurt No One, IhoiiKU OfK ii fcklu Jliief vmI ll'oluteit Jlomai-kx. The following was handed me on tho street yosterday, by a small ragged urchin, whcdodgod tho corner as soon us I askod ihin a question.

The signature 'was M. she or ho will blush to see how "purty" it sounds iu type: "This dry, dusty weather and the amount of poisonous filth thrown on the streets during the past six months have made a disease-brooding compound with which the wind if) plastering your roofs, and which the rains will carry into the oisterus, and thence into the food and drink ol those who are too ignorant to know what good water is, or foe meant to lay a service pipe" As the small-pox has appeared in our city, every effort should be made to stamp it out. To that end, each unfortunate patient should be removed at once to the pest house, the promises fumigated and other precautions observed, without fear or favor. This will certainly prove the position that I have always taken, that any disease is liablo to swoop upon us and too much attention cannot be paid to cleanliness and draiuage. I notice that the Board of Hoalth has been active in the matter, and for their promptness they are to bo commended.

The idea of eudowing a city liko New York with a collection of original sculptures and paintings by old masters is, says Solomon Eeinaoh iu the Nation, to be completely put asids. Much a collection, even if millions were spent for it, would rank etjnd to the museum of a provincial town iu Germany or iu Franco. The masterpieces of the past all now belong, with very few exceptions, to or to very rich families, which will never give them up at any price. There exists ill Rome, it is true, a private collection of four hundred ancient tuques, which tho possessor, Torlonia, has tha childish hope of selling some day far thirty millions to Russia or to America; but that collection, which you certainly know is filled with outrageous forgeries. The Soclnl Mirror Keflcctiiig it Antics Eienttt In Common Viitor Iu and Out ot Our Uttt.

On Thursday afternoon, Wilfred the seven yoar old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Marbourg was buried in Mt.

Vernon, from tho parlors of the Byram. Her death was caused by scarlet fever, and is a sad event in tho life of the family. The friends sympathise with the aillicted parents. Mr. and Mrs.

John M. Price, little John and Lelia, returned on Friday from their Southern tour. They have not enjoyed a well day since they left Atchison, and are hartily glad to return. As it has beeu said hundreds of times before, they re-echo the sentiment, "Atchison is good enough for us." Mulford Lodge No. 37 A.

O. U. W. was visited on Wednesday evening last Brothers, in Leavenwortn. In 1870 he came to Atchison, and begau business in small way in the furniture line, making can bo enforced.

rorliaps the Club takes unto itself the idea, "There is but one club and that's us," If that feeling is bred in its ranks, it will be the sorriest" old club after election day in America. If it descends to machine work and grabs a scepter, to "whip in" the voters, the death of this club is approaching. circumstance of late years has caused more comment or aroused greater indignation than the unprovoked and brutal assault upon Rev. D. C.

Miluer, the pastor of the Presbyterian church, by Jesse O. Crall, proprietor of th late "Crall on Friday noon, on Commercial street. While reports of the affair differ, yet tho material facts do hot. Mr. Crall approached Mr.

Milner who had been conversing with Dr. ftough, and asked if that was Mr. Milner, the. latter replied that it was. Mr.

Crall continued by saying, "you are a gentleC accentuating the latter word which indicated tJse nvrse in his opinionthe reply being that he always endeavored to be. "Yes, you do," was Orall's response, "you are a his own matfawei. and nnisnmg ins nr 1 1 1 B. P. Waggener is home from Troy.

Muj. L. Elwoo 1 is back from the East. Lou Alderson is in Mantana on a visit. Harry Ford, (sten.) is on the sick list.

J. A. Norton is improved and will re own goods, now ne nas prosptueu, jb known to every one. At tho head of the largest establishment iu the state, his success in a business way amply qualifies cover. him to nccopt the trust the people will Maj.

J. 'M. Crowell is home on a dace iu his hands. Coming up from the jottom he appreciates industry and mani by Grand Master Workman, G. W.

Reed and P. G. M. W. R.

Sheen. They ex- fested it during tho recent strike, both by emplified tho work and assisted in the counsel and in a substantial manner. He itands as a citizens candidate, making no innitiation of six candidates, who received the. degrees. It was a memorable day for the lodge and shows its prosperity.

pledges hi advance, leaving lnm tree to consult tho bout interests of the city, He informs me ho consider his office a dodge to perform the obligations it im poses, and that it is his aim to make ap- lomtmeuts for city ollicers only after jonsulting with the citizens, who are in-iiwfav as tax payers and lovers of justice. No platform could He mote lib, The game of Polo at the R'nk on Tuesday night was a most enjoyable event. The contestants were the "Diamond" and "Standard" cIvJjs of Leavonworth, tha game being won by the latter. The scene was a novel one, and much enjoyed by the large audience. Under the new management the rink is doing well aud offers an endless fund of amusement to participants and spectators.

It is rumored that a leading young dentist and a pretty music teacher will wed in May; that a lady well known iu society, young and wealthy, will marry a of a and with this he launched his fist into Mr. Milner's face. Tlie nature of the attack and its outrageous character aroused tlie pastors ire and strength, who struck back aud gave as good as was sent, the apearuueo of Grail's face indicating this. Friends of Crall pulled Dr. Gough away, who had endeavored to separate combatants, when the battle renewed, Mr.

Crall felling Mr. Milner to the pavement by a blow and holding him there. No blows were passed while prostrated. This ended the James Dalby is back on his passenger run. Col.

Tom Stivers of Leavenworth spent a few days with friends. Dr. Krohn rotates between Topeka, Atchison and Leavenworth. E. Watson Howe of the Globe, wrostleth with Sjug Malaria.

Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Todd have returned from Hot Springs Mrs George Taylor and daughter Maud have returned from Iowa.

Louis Rochat is in (Juliforniu, looking the country over. C. J. Kathrens attended the Kahn-Furst wedding in St. Joo.

The rheumatiskn has tackled Maj. Morrow of the Byratn. Jim Yates the hero of two glacial periods is in town. Newman W. Arthur, is visiting the old folks in Quincy.

The Saloon vs. The Clergy, attracts more comment than a lire in Ben's City. oral nor more equitable, and the city must be congratulated that it has a Lady Burdett-Coutts and tho Due d'Au- nf.de are the only persons possessing ong inal pictures by R.iphoel, and they cer i tainlv will never sell them. America is a young country. The meeting on last Monday by those matter and both were placed under arrest by Marshal Barry.

Mr. Crall states that the reason he" assaulted Mr. Milner is that he has heard that he denounced him for selling "West India Herb Bitters," candidate who will thus fearlessly declare himself before election day. There is no sweeter and more interesting character, whether in fiction or real life, than the spinster who has, for some good reason, refused a lover's proposal, and being now past the hour of old maid. The ordeal through which she has passed seems to have refined her feelings and of itself insensibly drawn to her the regards of all who know her history.

Such a one is eminently, lovable nd sympathetic, forward in all good works, and warm friend of married men and women, the coufidanto of many a tender passion. railroad official prominent in Kansas ty circles; that the son of an iron-monger has gained the hand of a distant banker's daughter; that a bank clerk has the refusal of a sprightly young lady, who visits here occasionally, until July that a member of the legislature is building a brick interested in tha onforjeraout of law ot fche Court House and Opera House aie significant. Thoy show that determiua and that he should ne proseouted for iKon iu a rmrt of the ammunition of the also that a woman has been annoying him Jaw abiding portion community. Hon. Albert Grillin, the able editor of over a watch pawned fo $1.

through Mr. Milner's interference. This the latter house for immediate service; that a druggist and a pretty widow have set the day the Nationalist, dropped in on Moud ly. "The resolutions adopted, bearing directly upon tne matter, calling upon the olli'hers denies. The result of this combat would no doubt have been far different, but for to do their duty and asking citizous to aid, that a book-seller and a St.

Joe lady are approaching the ring period; that another dentist has arranged the matter with were adonted without dissent. Their the fact that Mr. Milner's left arm is useless owing to the wounds received at the purpose is to pave the waj for a full en P-a-p-a; that a handler of the electric key Age does not wither the beauty of her disposition. She never Blauders, never retails ill-natured gossip; but, on the James Donald, sire of the Donald Bros, has returned from Cleveland. Mrs.

Rook and J. P. Adams are entertaining their mother Mrs. Peter Adams. Mulford Lodge No.

137 A. O. U. W. will give one of their faiaous socials on and a railroad king's eldest are in love; Xorcement of the Prohibitory law.

In this they will no doubt be ably seconded by all classes of oitfoens, for the experi- that a young doctor now in' the North will return soon and carry away one of the prettiest South Atchison girls. ence of tho past week mwrt demonstrate that with the saloons closed the amount of drunkenness has been reduced, and The slick Ballard whe organized the "Western Benevolent Association" here the rude exhibitions in front of well other hand, though prompt to put in a sensible word on a crisis, does not deem it her mission to set all the people around her right. She makes an admirable aunt, and is very necessary to a large circle of cousins. Many a younjj fellow on the threshold of life bears a kindly remembrance of her for the good nature and tact with which she helped him steer clear of shoals where he might otherwise have been wrecked. two years ago has turned up in Cra wf ords-ville, and is aiding N.

J. Clodfelter known resort3 has been lacking. I do not pretend to say that liquor is not sold on the sly for I believe it is, for men can always bo found who will debase themselves and aid in the ruin of others, battle of Chickamauga. If Mr. Crall and his friends believe that they can "down the law," by physical force an.il terrorizing oyer those who lead in the movement to enforce it, they lie under a Such tactics will not win.

The provocation alleged by Mr. Crall is babyish. He was certain of nothing, and his oouduct reflects no credit upon himself. He admits that he does not regret his conduct nor the vile language he used, heard by passers-by, therefore he cannot expect the approval of anyone, unless ltTie those who follow in his wake. If selling "West India Herb Bitters" is not an attempt at evasion, I do not know the use he puts tils' bar to.

He sells tho so-called "bitters" at the "old stand," and if he did intend to obey April 8th. C. N. Regnier will be in Atchison in a few days, as he has returned from tho East. W.

A. Sharp, our accomplished astist, has some of his work in the Topeka loan exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. W.

D. Webb are entertaining Miss Lizzio Curtis of Columbus, Ohio, who is welcomed to Atchison society. Maunager Benning is preparing for the base ball season and is organizing a suitable nine. Mra J. S.

Kellogg and Mrs. R. A. Park b.ut that the- wholesale temptation has fown removed is a fact. Police Judge MaeGee states that bis court hat not had "a drunk" before it since Tuesday, and without this class of offenders lv court- A.

bombshell was pitched into tho Democratic fold on Thursday by the Jef-feraonian club. Consternation and confusion reigus snprome in oonsequenee. They endorse W. W. Hetherington for is as dry as a desert, and as uninteresting I believe, much good has already been ac in floating the "Wabash Valley Protective Union." If Mr.

Ballard succeeds as well there in paying his bilfa as he did here, his Atchison friends would be pleased to hear from him with remittances. Lotta is goiug to write a book. Will she kindly tell us why she never married? The citizens of Atchison are pleased that Mr. Sohnack of Cincinnati, Ohio, and and Mr. F.

P. Martin of this city have forniod a co-partnership to do all classes of frescoing and painting. We are sufficiently metropolitan to sustain these gentlemen in their endeavors. Mr. Martin has been thoroughly known in Atchison for years, and the specimens of his taste and skill visible in every part of the city.

Mr. Sohnack is not only a splendid painter, but an accomplished frescoer. Among the specimens of his fine work Mayor, R. and J. L.

Phelps for Justice of the Peace, and L. C. Sceva for the law, as every citizen should, he would eomphfihed, and that such meetings, while hooted by some, are productive of much benefit. Let the work proceed, and no h1t made now. are entertaining their father Col.

Wm. C-Bborne of New York. A. J. Shaffer, who tours for the Donald Bros, on the Central Branch, is said to be a hummer.

not employ help, keep his place open and peddle the truck. community is aroused over it, and believe that a good citizen has been assaulted without prova-cation. This is the begining of the end. The saloons must be shut up. The sooner the better.

I do not know of a stronger argument in favor ot it, than that detailed above. The officers must do their duty. The digging of a foundation, and "hankinu" of a safe, attracts as much attention as a dog fight in Davy's Bend. and Mrs. F.

I). Mills are entertain Police Judge. They leave out H. It. Boatwick, and make no mention of a Con- stable.

They fail to endorse O. Burnes or any of his followers, and do not think sufficient of his administration to say a word in favor of it What has 0. Burnes done that he must be so treated? It cannot be because ne failed to furnish the 85,000 he promised to send the club to Washington to aid in the inauguration? Perish the thought! Then why is this faithful Demoorat so snubbed, humiliated and set down on. Has he not been high in the councils of his party? Has he not gone to Washington, to Albany, to Chicago, all in tne interest of the Democrats? The only conclusion is that his admini While physicians and scientists are divided as to the actual origin of cholera, and even as to its means of propagation during an epidemic, there seems to be little ground for doubt that the impure water used by the caravans to Mecca and at the rendezvous of the great pilgrimages in India, contribute almost wholly to its origin in these countries, from whence at irregular' intervals it spreads over the rest of the earth. Extended observation has shown that the best and mt elaborate sanitary conditions, while not without ef-feet on the violence of the disease, have been utterly inadequate to stop its prog may be mentioned the frescoing at the residences of David Auld, Dr.

D. J. Holland and Dr. G. H.

T. Johnson, and he is uow engaged in the resooe work of tho First National bank. The new firm enter the spring campaign with a full stock of materials, and an ample force of skilled workmen to fill all ordors promptly and satisfactorily. All work will bo under the personal supervision of one or the other of the partners, who will guar ing Mrs. Gilmore of Omaha and the Misses Gilrnore who are attending Bethany college, Topeka, L.

D. Leroy and Miss Ollie Forline, of Downs, were married last week, at the home of the bride's parents. The, groom is a well known tourist for A. B. Symns SsOo, "Bilus" Waggener accompanied by his friesd McDaniel is home for a few days i The saloons seem to accept the situation with becoming graco and close up according to law.

Whether liquor is sold in a secret manner I do not know, but at any rate the open saloou is a thing of the past, aud the constant menace to public decency aud the never ending temptation stration contains so little to commend or admire, that the best and wisest course is is removed. Josh. visit He is reported to be a "masiier, ress, if at the Bame time the water used by the victims was not almost absolutely The source of water supply, whether from river, lake, well spring or cistern, has not been found to be material, so it wasfr was not contaminated by improper substances, the most danger-hh and most certainly fatal in effect antee that it shall be in the highest stage of the art. Messrs. Martin Hchuack do not propose to limit their operations to Atchison alone but all orders for frescoing churches, public or private buildings in any part of tho country will be promptly filled, aud at the very lowest tigurej.

to say nothing of him or it. Some have riches thrust upon them, but seldom an equivalent in honor. Tho Patriot remarked that it is unjust to the liquor doalera that they are not granted more time to close out their stock and fixtures, and cites Leavenworth as a model where the liquor interest given Tho casual reader of the Champion must have noticed that it seems to be in great distress. Every day you can notice this, "We have used cough remedy in our family etc;" also, "Habitual constipation is not only one of the most unpleasant conditions etc." Such persistent use of remedies ought to effect a cure. and has earned tie title of "windy" by faithful work.

On Monday evening, Col. and Mrs. John Seaton, accompanied by Mrs. G. W.

Hondrickson, Mrs. W. H. Condit and Mrs. J.

C. McCully started for New Origans to be gone several weeks. "cing focal filth, which is at once the JCet common and most insidious of them.