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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25

for the timely arrival of neighbors al
might have persisted Damage about
$50. No insurance. Fire originated
through the ash box by some means.
Miss Lou jerks is spending the holi-
days at Abilene.
Mrs. Flack and Mrs. Kline are up
from Council Grove visiting friends in
our town.
Little Daisy Hoffman has been quite
ill for a while but is getting better
again.
l.. \. Green. of Abilene, has entered
into partnership with J. II. Brady in
the insurance business.
Miss Emma Hoffman is home from
Manhattan college during the Holidays.
Miss Bessie George, of Manhattan,
is visiting in town.
Otto Menger speaks of spending a
term or so at the Agricultural College
at Manhattan.
The dudes have been making some
bad breaks lately, and have not been
catching minnieS either.
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While old Santa Claus may have com
pleted his Christmas work and is retir-
ing, let us hope, from very enjoyable
engagement with the young, middle
age and old children, it will be well to
remember that the Patron Saint of New
Years is yet to make his rounds. And
the Palace Drug Store Of HAWK &
GLEIssNER's, Broadway, has any num-
Der of rich, choice articles which would
make beautiful and appropriate sOurenirS
for friends and loved ones. The Patron
Saint will not fail to visit this empori-
I'm of artistic goods, useful articles and
handsome remembrance cards.
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Abilene's Choral Union.

Our musical people completed their
organization on last Monday night.
The following officers were elected: H.
j. Hodge, President; A. w. Hargraves,
President; Chas. E. Crane, Secre-
tary; Z. A. Herbst, Treas; Theo. Mosh-
er, Musical Director; F. G.. Toms, Lii
brarian; 7. E. Dewey, Pianist; MeSSrs.
Hubbard, Case, Evans, Shadinger and
W. 1. Miller, Directors; Mosher, Hub
bard and Prof. Tillotson, Musical Com.
The society will be known as the
"ChOral Union;" its object is 1.-THE
study of music of a high order and the
elevation of musical taste in our midst. ="
The idea is not to have a society con-
fined to few but all are invited to join
who can read music and are willing to
meet once a week for practice. Appli-
cations for membership may be made
to the Secretary. Regular meetings
will be held every Tuesday evening at
Grace Chapel, commencing at O'Clock,
sharp. Those persons DESTROYS of as
sisting the society can become honorary
members by paying a fee of two dollars
annually, which will entitle them to
two entertainment tickets and the priv
Hedge to attend all rehearsals.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25

Mr.. J. Preston Campbell sends US a
poem from New York City entitled
Hope On" 1t will be found in anoth-
er part of this paper and in its perusal
the cultured reader will have no trouble
in finding the burning fires of true poe
try and sentiment. Mr.. Campbell has
recited his poems before appreciative
audiences in Eastern cities and he
comes back to his Western home and
friends poet of recognized talent and
genius. We are sorry that Mr.. Camp
bell concealed his powers from us as
long as he did, but his Eastern trip has
been what the French would call pO-
etical coup d'etdt. His friends have at
last found him out through the medium
of Eastern announcements, and Mr..
Campbell will occupy place among
Kansas poets along with Web Wilder,
Eugene Ware and others of as great
fame. Abilene will be justified in stick
ing one more feather in her cap. Along
with her sordid, material advancement
she is to be blessed with the presence
of a lighter, more pleasing, graceful
muse,
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To those who have been putting off
buying Winter Wrap or Cloak of any
kind, STERL & ZAHNER would say that
their stock is yet large and varied, and
prices are such in their Cloak Depart
ment that any one who has the least
idea of buying garment cannot resist
the extremely low prices now being
made. They still have a large line of
Seal Plush Sacques, Silk and Mattelesse
Newmarkets, Russian Circulars and
about so Children's Wraps of all styles.
You cannot form an idea of the ridicu-
lousy low prices that STERL &ZAHNER
are making in their Cloak Department
until you have seen for yourself that
there are some fine goods at 80 per cent.
off the lowest current prices. Every
lady who has had any idea of buying
wrap of any kind should at least go and
see what she can do at
STERL & ZAHNER's.
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NOTICE.

The REFLECTOR will not issue pa
per next week. We are sure our read.
ers, while missing the paper as matter
of course, will not object to giving us
so short rest from business. The of
fee will be kept open all the time, how
ever, and all orders for job work will
receive prompt attention. And those
of our subscribers who wish to leave
a little of the ''root of all evil'' with us
will have no obstacles put in their way.
We now take pleasure in heartily and
sincerely wishing our patrons and
friends ga Merry Christmas and 4
Happy New Year" We also hope that
the winds may be tempered to our enc
mics.
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This cold Christmas. which we trust
may be a happy one to all, is a good
time to remind our friends that J. G..
HAMAKER & Co. have an excellent line
of Dolmans and Ladies', Misses and
Children's Cloaks which he will close
out during the next few days at prices
actually below first cost. This state
ment will be found by purchasers to be
true. Their stock of Cashmeres, Silks,
Linens and Ladies' Underwear is also
very large and complete. Before you
spend all of your money on trides call
in at HAMAKER & Co.'S. and buy some
thing useful.
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Christmas Exercises by the Sunday
Schools,

Wednesday evening. Dec. 24th.-The Lutheran
School will give an exercise, the Manager Graded
King. After which fruit, confectionery. &C., will
be distributed from q mammouth shoe.
On the same evening the Baptist school will
have singing exercise, 1.-THE Star of Bethlehem, 4"
After which presents will be given the scholars.
The Universalist school will render "Star
Service on the same evening, and present schol-
ars with presents from Christmas tree.
Again on the same evening the Christian school
will present Miscellaneous Programme Pres-
ents will be distributed from two trees.
The Presbyterian school will have fine pro-
gramme for Wednesday evening-singing and
other exercises, and Christmas tree.
The Methodist school will give to the public a
"Star Service" on Thursday evening. Confec-
uonary, traits, &C., will be presented to the school
The Episcopal school will have Singing Exer-
else and Christmas Tree on Saturday evening
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We are pleased at the manner in
which Mr.. Nottorf criticises our az
ticle on the legislative contest in the
18th district. We deem it but right that
we should state for his benefit that our
information in regard to Mr.. Meek
endeavors to secure the vote of the rail-
road men camped in Ridge township
came from what we considered a re-
liable source. The information did not
come from a democratic source, and we
may be able to prove its truth from 9TH
er than democratic authority. In the
meantime, we shall not object to Mr..
Meek being seated if he can prove in
territorial fraud. Nor will Mr.. Cogge-
shall attempt to put any obstacles in
the way of just and impartial investi-
CATION Of the case. While doubling the
honesty of Mr.. Meek's position we shall
yet try to treat him fairly.
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Enterprise Etchings.

A Merry Christmas to the REFLEC-
TOR and all its readers.
Great efforts are being made here in
the way of Christmas festivities for the
enjoyment of old and young.
Our schools have closed their work
for a few weeks, and the pupils have
time to celebrate and start in anew.
The Concert held at the NJ. E. Church
on Friday evening was much enjoyed
by those present, but the cold weather
prevented many being present.
Ralph Hoffman has laid away his
crutches and is getting along quite well.
Miss Josie Hilty, who is attending
the Baldwin University. is spending the
holidays at home.
Last Saturday morning about five
O'Clock, DIR. Eyth's house was discoy-
cred to be in flames, and had itnot been
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"We must insist on having this bill
paid the week after Christmas" said
the creditor to the debtor.
But, really, l cannot. 1t would
take all the money L shall have in bank.
''Well, L can't help that. You owe
it, and you ought to pay it,"
q will pay it; but give me little
more time"
"Why not pay it then?'
"Well, you see, right after Christ
mas shall get the bills for pair of
new slippers, a new dressing gown, a
new smoking cap, shaving set of va
rious other articles that my wife will
give me for Christmas presents, and
those bills must be paid you know.
Really, you'll have to give me month
mOre.n
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SHERlFF'S SALE,

7 Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
" OF Sale issued by the Clerk OF the District
court OF Dickinson county, state OF Kansas, in a
cause pending therein, wherein Theodore Crosby
IS plaintiff, and Francis NJ. Upshaw, Mahala V.
Upshaw and James II. Brady. defendants, / viii, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY Slst, A D. 1885,
at the front door of the court house, In the city
OF Abilene, county OF Dickinson, state OF Kansas,
at II O'Clock a. m. of said day, sell TO the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate tO-wit:
Lots numbered one C), three (3), five 81 and
seven "a in block twenty-three (23) in the town
OF Enterprise, In said county and state or Kan
sas. The said real estate Will be sold pursuant
TO the judgment of the court In said cause re-
cited in said order OF SALE
Witness my hand this 22d day Of December, A.
ID. 1884. j. j. MILLER, Sheriff
l9-5t. or Dickinson county, KaS.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
| OF sale issued by the Clerk OF the District
Court Of Dickinson County, State OF Kansas, in
a cause pending therein. wherein Mary C. TYLER
is plaintiff, VS.. Mary Hare, John T.. Haire Anna
X. Hare, Alexander L. HARE, William G. HARE,
alias j. Hare and Eliza J. Hare, heirs at law OF
Thomas J. Hare, deceased, and George II. Free
man, defendants, will, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY II, A. d. 1885.
at the front door OF the court house, in the CITY
Of Abilene County of Dickinson, state Of Kansas
at 10 O'clock A. Nj. of said day, sell TO the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate:
The northeast quarter Of section twenty-three
C23D in township fifteen (l5), south of range
three 81, east OF the 9Th p NJ, in Dickinson
County, State OF Kansas. The said real estate
will be sold pursuant to the Judgment OF the
Court in said cause recited In said order OF sale
Witness my hand this the 10th day OF Deem
Der, A. ID. 1884.
J. J. MILLER.
Sheriff Of Dickinson County, Kas.
No. list.
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SHERlEE'S SALE.

T TNDER AND BY VIRTURE OF AN Or
" der OF sale issued by the Clerk OF the District
court or Dickinson county, State or Kansas in q
cause pending therein, wherein Sanford n. Boy
den and Addison Boyden are plaintiffs, and j. s.
kearney, defendant, will, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3lst, A. D. 1885,
at the front door Of the court house, in the city
OF Abilene, county OF Dickinson, state of Kansas
at 10 O'Clock, a. M, Of said day, sell to the high
est bidder Tor cash, the following real estate to-
wit: Lots number forty-two (42), and fOIty-fOur
(44) on Fourth 9TH street, Solomon CITY, Dick
1nson county, Kansas in Dickinson county, state
OF Kansas. The said real estate will be sold pur-
suant 10 the Judgment OF the Court in said cause
recited In said order of sale.
Witness my hand this Goth day OF December,
A. ID. 1884. j. j. MILLER Sheriff
19-5t OF Dickinson county, Kas
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SHERIFF's SALE.

T JNDER AND BY VIRTURE OF SALE IS
" sued by the Clerk OF the District Court OF
Dickinson County, State of Kansas, in a cause
pending therein, wherein Thomas Kirby is
plaintiff, and Levi Stamp and d. NJ. Inglish, B.
G. BOwlen and John Webster, Justices OF the
County Court OF Morgan and the said County OF
Morgan, State Of Missouri, defendants, 1 Will ON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, A. d. 1885,
at the front door Of the court house, in the city
OF Abilene, County of Dickinson, state OF KAN
SaS at 10 O'Clock, a. H. of said day, sell to the
highest bidder for cash, the following real estate
tO-wit: the northeast L Of section number TWEEN
ty-eight (2S) in township sixteen 90 north OF
range one C) east, Dickinson County, State OF
Kansas. The said real estate will be sold pur-
suant to the judgment OF the Court in said cause
Tecited In said order OF sale.
Witness my hand this 18th day OF December,
A. ID. 1884.
NO.l8-5t j. J. MILLER, Sheriff.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
u of sale issued by the Clerk of the District
Court of Dickinson County, State of Kansas in a
cause pending therein, wherein NJ. NicOlay is
plaintiff and j. A. Fallgeter, Susan W. Fallgetter
and Jesse Thomas and Royal P. Munsel, are de-
fendantS will,
SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, A. d. 1884,
at the front door of the court house. in the city Of
Abilene, County of Dickinson, State of Kansas at
IL o'clock, u. Of said day, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, the following real estate to-
wit: Lots two (2), four az, six 10y and eight
(S), in Block @, of the town of Detroit, in Dckin-
son County, State of Kansas. The said real estate
will be sold pursuant to the judgment of the
Court in said cause recited in said order of sale
Witness my hand this oath day of Nov A. D., 1884,
j. j. MILLER,
14-5t Sheriff Of Dickinson County, Kansas
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the company have secured all the mon
ey needed and that the road will be
pushed to an early completion. Sunday
a large number of the force passed
through town on their way to the end
of the track, some ten or twelve miles
from here, where they have been Or
dered to begin the work of extending
the track and completing the road for
operation to this point without delay.
All right, that settles it, Harrington will
greet the iron steed with open arms and
set up Limberger for every mothers son
on board. Now for Chicago and Ell
PaSO.n
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AT the Masonic installation, Friday
night, Geo. S. Green, NJ. Z. G. H. p.
of the State of Kansas, will install the
officers of Cyrus Chapter, No. 25, and
Sir Jacob Dewitt, R. E. G. c. of the
State of Kansas, will install the officers
of Benevolent Lodge, No. 50. After
the installation ceremonies a magnifi-
cent banquet will be served at the Hen
~ House, which is to be followed by
toasts and readings. The invitations
have been limited and the entertain
ment promises to be a very fine social
affair,
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The Catholic fair, which opens at
Berry Bros. Hall on Monday, Dec. 30
and continues through the week, prom
ises to be financially successful as well
as thoroughly enjoyable. A large num-
Der of valuable, useful and beautiful ar
ticles have been contributed, and the
edibles will be of the incest kind and in
great abundance. The proceeds are to
help pay for the handsome parsonage
our Catholic friends are building in this
city. The REFLECTOR hopes that its
readers will literally patronize the Fair.
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SEWELL'S AUCTION

will continue Friday and Saturday af-
ternoons and evenings. Sale will in
clude Carpets, Rugs and many other
desirable goods, and an Immense Stock
Of Fine Pictures which he was not able
to show in the basement, where the sale
was forced by the crowd of customers
in the Carpet Hall. Hereafter, the sale
will be upstairs.
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We present our readers this week
with an educational column from the
able and versatile pen of our County SUI
perintendent. We are pleased again
to state that Mr.. Honaday will make
this feature permanent attraction of
the REFLECTOR, and those people who
are interested in school work, teachers
especially, will be entertained and in
structed by reading what he writes.
Now is a good time to subscribe for
the reliable REFLECTOR. Only $3.50
per year.
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THE SEVERE WEATHER

did not freeze out SEwELL's Auction.
but it prevented so many people from
taking advantage Of its bargains that
he has concluded to continue it through
Friday and Saturday. morning, after
noon and evening, as be has still an i'm
mense OverStOck to work off.
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Georgetown, Colo, Dec. 10, "a.

Married, at the private residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Forbes, on the
evening of Dec. 18th, by Rev. w. II.
Snyder, Mr.. Marcus Wheeler and Miss
Edith II. Montgomery, sister of Mrs.
B. l.. StrOther. The whole affair was
one of the neat things of the season. A
royal time;a royal feast; many beauti-
full presents, and many warm congrat-
ulations. The young couple start out
with flying colors, and the best wishes
of many friends. Yours,
w. III. SNYDER.
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The Abilene Foundry and Machine
shops, under the management of that
skilled machinist, Mr.. James Wishart,
is in running order. New machinery
has been put in and the business is be-
ing thoroughly overhauled and i'm
proved. Arrangements are being made
to grind feed for 4 cents per bushel, and
the company is already selling our re-
tail dealers sash weights cheaper than
they can buy them elsewhere. All clas-
ses of modelling, casting and iron work
will be done. The REFLECTOR will
take pleasure in giving in future issue
a detailed account of this important en-
terprise. In the meantime our readers
should remember that the Abilene FOun-
dry is ready for business.
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Our readers should not fail to see the
beautiful, young and phenomenal ar
tiste, HELEN BLYTHE who will appear
as Cora" the Creole, under the man.
agement of Edward Clayburgh, at the
Opera House, Friday evening, Dec. 26.
Notices of the press, such as the n. Y.
Dramatic News, Boston Post, SanFran-
cisco Chronicle, n. o. Times-Democrat,
and many others now before us we take
the cream from and give it to you in
this ''nut-shell:" Mr.. Clayburgh pre-
sented 1.-The Creole to a packed house
last night. Miss Helen Blythe as the
star, was recalled after each curtain.
The company in its entirety was the
best that has ever visited our city. Sc
cure seats early.
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The junior of this paper was married
some days ago, and jolly NJ. l.. Dunnett,
with a good idea of the eternal fitness
of things, came to the front with his
congratulations and said: "Nel,
guess this is a pretty good time to pay
up my subscription" And he did. We
note this incident merely for the purpose
of showing to others a way to do good.
Any extended comment would be SUI
perfluOuS.
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The editor of the Gazette, venerable
but unfortunately not venerated, is
of the opinion that the REFLECTOR
man is liar. All of which may be
true. We never like to dispute ON such
small points. Neither do we like to
speak of town lots, mill dam legislation
and the like. The heighth of our am
bition reaches higher. COnfdentially,
that point, high as it, would be reached
if we could be known as Police Com
missioner of a city like Abilene.
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The second number of the Herington
Tribune reached us Tuesday morning.
1t is an eight-column folio, and its edi-
tor, Mr.. Tom Gallagher, is breezy and
racy in his writings and is evidently
just the man to run a paper for our He
rington friends. We wish the Tribune
prosperity by hoping that its growth
will keep pace with the growth of its
town and surrounding country. The
REFLECTOR is glad to welcome its new
contemporary to its exchange list.
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Attention Comrades !

A special meeting of Abilene Post,
No. So, g. a. r. will be held in the
Post Room, Saturday, Dec. 81, 7o'clock,
P. NJ, sharp. Business in which all are
interested has been made the order of
the meeting.
D. l.. PISLE, w. II. CHILDS,
Adjutant. Z. c..
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BARGAINS EVERYWHERE

on SEwELL's three floors, but the big
gest bargains are in his auction room.
The sacrifice is distressing even to dis
interested on-lookers who know the cost
of goods.
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Notice of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County, -
In the Probate Court within and for said County.
In the matter Of the estate OF F,no, Settlement
Smith A. Ladd, deceased, Fln1l SeItieihehe
Creditors AMI all other persons interested in
the aforesaid estate will take notice that at the
next regular term OF the Probate Court OF Dick
lnSon county and on the 10th day OF March 1885,
shall apply to said court for a full and final
settlement Of said estate.
LYDIA L. LADD,
Administrative OF estate Of Smith L. Ladd.
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One ton of Candies
at the Little Red Store
for the Holidays. Pri-
ces low.
Buy your Christmas candies
at KeIler's Bakery.

Mr.. J. S. Hicks, a gentleman who
comes to US highly recommended, has
recently purchased the Davis restaurant
on Cedar street, and is now prepared to
serve, in first-elass style, oysters, hot
coffee, hot meals, lunch, sc. Call in
and see how nicely and tempting he can
arrange for the inner man.
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An elegant line of gentleman's pres
ents for Christmas, will shortly be ex-
hibited by Northcraft.
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The Harrington Tribune is happy over
the railroad prospects of that city. 1t
says that last Saturday ''Mr. Canada, of
Topeka s. Salina railway company, was
in the city settling up accounts that
were left open since the grading force
went forward last fall. Mr.. G. says
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Damon Lodge, z, of P,

On Wednesday night, Jan. 18th, there
will be an installation of officers and all
Knights in good standing are urged to
he present.
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ABILENE MARKETS.

Buy your Christmas Can
dies and Nuts at Keller's Ba-
kerry.
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Stove Pine.

Ed. Veigard is selling common stove
pipe at Is cents per length and Russian
iron pipe at so cents. Shop on Sixth
street, west of Methodist church.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land ONCE at SaliRa, Kas., Nov. 25, 1894.
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice of his intention to
make Tnal proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Register and
Receiver at this Office, on January 9Th 1885, viz:
Sec. 4, T. B. :. 4E
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
said land, viz: Thomas Mccormack, Patrick
O'Meara, Edward Gallagher and Justice McCartv.
all Of Chapman, Dickinson Co., KaS.
j. NJ. HODGE. Register
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Buy your Christmas Can
dies and Nuts at Keller's Ba-
kerry.