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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

1t Is not often that the dry, practical,
unimaginable pursuit of law is product
i've of poetry, the beauty and fragrance
of human life and human passions.
But Mr.. John Preston Campbell, whose
"Poetical Works" appeared about two
years ago, has issued another volume
entitled "Queen Sylvia and other
Poems" 1t is a handsomely printed,
s vo. volume of 500 pages.
1t requires the possession of poetl-
cal sentiment as well as of delicate
discernment and educated taste to
properly utilize the productions of poet
ical genius, and the REFLECTOR critic
frankly admits his inability to do Mr..
Campbell justice. That his poems have
met with some degree of success is in
ferred from the issue of a second and
larger volume of the poets creations,
and the public judgment is at all times
to be taken inpreference to the express
sions of some individual. Mr.. Campbell
employs the Anapestic measures largely
with here and there number of pieces
of the Dactylic Dimeter and Trimeter.
He does not attempt the TrOchaic, the
Elegiac, the Spenserian or the Byronic,
but these will come in time. In his
latest productions Mr.. Campbell's style
and thought seem much better than at
first.
The REFLECTOR trusts that his WOO
ing with the Muse will prove as profit
able as it must be delightful to him and
to the public.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Public Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that on Sat-
urday, October 18th, 1856, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the under
signed will sell at public auction at the
Bon-Ton Hotel in Abilene, the follow
ing personal property: 100 chair, Z
dining tables, 8 kitchen tables, silver
ware, glassware, stoneware, queens
ware, Is bedroom sets, 500 yards brus-
sells carpet new, 200 yards ingram car
pet, 8 ply range cook stove, heating
stoves, castors, wool mattresses, "a
comforts, 40 feather pillows, parlor
set, in satisfaction of the mortgages
thereon. A. j. MARLEY, 5
Mortgage.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Sunday School Convention

On Saturday. Oct. 9th, 1885, a Sun
day School convention was held by the
Newbern Township Sunday School As
ISOLATION, at Union Center school house
six miles south of Abilene. The atten-
dance was small in the forenoon, but
increased til at night the standing room
was occupied. There was present from
abroad Rev. J. A. Bright, DR.. Weslher
and family, T. E. Dewey, Misses Mag
gle Wilsey, May and Ollie Mutt, and
J. T. Curtis and wife. One error was
made, that of going to the homes from
one half mile to three miles for dinner,
consuming over two hours. A basket
dinner would have put less work on the
ladies entertaining, and have given us
an hour and balf more for work.
The paper read by Rev. j. A. Bright
was good. DR.. Welsher gave us STIR
ring and touching address on difficult
topic. The Bible lesson by T. E.
Dewey, at night, was pleasant sur
prise. 1t showed us that Bible History
by being divided into periods, the pc
RODS being marked by the dates of i'm
pOrtant events occurring at the begin
ming and close of each, makes the study
of this history easy and interesting
This association will hold another con-
vention in about six months. The
township has fine Sunday schools.
There are yet only two township sum
day school organizations in this county.
One of the subjects for consideration
at our Sunday school convention should
be the ACCESSIBILITY of thorough town.
ship organization. The county Sunday
school convention will be held in the
Baptist church in Abilene, Nov. 10th
and 18th, 1886. J. T. Curtis.
President county Sunday school Or
ganiZation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Monday evening Thos. Kirby deliver
ed the county funds, keys and every
thing appertaining to the Treasurer's
Office to his successor in Office, John J.
Cooper. SOS, 945.16 was the amount on
hand. Mr.. Kirby retires from Office
with the respect and confidence of the
entire people of our county, the books
of the Office were kept in frst-class
shape. Mr.. NJ. V. Brilliant, the cour-
teous and efficient deputy has perform
ed his duties in highly commendable
manner, and proven himself well fitted
to fill any Office within the gift of the
people of our county. Mr.. Cooper and
his deputy, Mr.. Dingee are both honor
able, capable conference.-the Office has
passed into good hands. In the even
ing Mr.. Kirby and Mr.. Cooper were
both serenaded and called upon by
many Of their friends.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
SILK HATS

A. W, Hargreaves, the mer-
chant Tailor, has just opened a
complete new line of fashion
able hats. He will carry only
fine stylish goods, and it will be
his aim to keep his stock up to
the front at all times. This is
a new departure for Mr.. Har-
greaves but from the energy he
has displayed in the conduct of
his Merchant Tailoring bust
ness and the elegant selection
of other lines of goods we feel
that his establishment will be
headquarters for nobby head
gear. Call and see him and he
will take pleasure in showing
his new shapes. 80 If.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

MARRIED,-In Abilene, Oct. 9th, by
Rev. DR.. McKeehan, of the Presbyterian
church, Miss Mamie VanDoren and Mr..
Jacob e. SINNERS.
The bride is well known in the so
cial circles of the city, and is young
lady who is beloved by all for her many
virtues. Mr.. SINNERS is an Abilene
boy and is highly spoken of and has
many friends who wish him and his
bride many years of welded bliss.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Last Thursday

Last Thursday evening about fifteen
couple of our young people drove to
Solomon City to spend the evening at
the skating rink. Dancing and roller
skating was INDUCED in until late
hour, when all returned to their homes,
with kind membranes of the hospit-
able and courteous manner in which
they were entertained by the young
people of Solomon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

If you want to make home in the
handsomest city in Kansas, where
everything is booming and prosperous,
where the air is rich in life-giving ozone,
and the nights, even in midsummer
are cool and refreshing; where water is
cool, sparkling and abundant, where
the people are sOciable and entertain
ing, come to Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Pastors and Sunday School superin-
tendents.

You are requested to meet with the
executive committee, at the Baptist
Church, in Abilene, Saturday, Oct. Is,
at 2 o'clock, p. m, for the purpose of
the annual session of the
Dickinson County Convention to be
held in November next.
w. A. WELsHER,
Chairman, Com.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

James Culbertson, Herman Meyers,
and J. S. Ford, republican candidates,
are a-straddle the fence wearing a muz-
zle. But when a Wilson man comes
along and asks, "Who are you for?"
they wink at the Anderson men on the
other side of the fence and say Don't
know" And when an Anderson man
comes along and asks "Who are you
for?", they wink at the Wilson men
on the other side of the fence and say,
Don't know" Now voters, can you
support men that will allow themselves
to be placed in such a disgusting, but
laughable position
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Miss Lizzie Marshall left for her
home, Fort Wayne, Ind, Wednesday
noon of this week. Miss Marshall has
been in our midst, stopping with her
aunt Mrs. c. II. Levi, for the
last three years. The young
people of the city babe her good bye
reluctantly, she will be greatly missed
in social circles.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
THE LARGEST STOCK
IF Cigars and Tobacco at B.H.D'Huy's

Mr.. Ed. Veigiard has a tin shop at
his residence ON Sixth street, west of
the NJ. E. Church. He is prepared to
do job and contract work of anything
n his line,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

The North Dickinson Teachers In
stitue to be held at Detroit, Saturday,
Oct. 10th 1856.
Election Of Officers.
Music.
Response .......................D. d. HOrnaday
What are correct habits of study and how can
we aid pupils in forming them:
Paper Carrie Sinners Dis. j. W " P G Refier
Lecture Heat ................. Prof. A. V. Jewet
Noon IntermisSion.
Music.
Use and abuse Of Text Books.
Paper. D. A Holmes, Dis. RU n,,r E0oD'
The Ideal Schools. Paper, Annie Sandborn.
Dis. ID. D; Hornaday.
E. r. Potter
Music.
Stumbling blocks in the teachers pathway.
Paper, Minnie Steele. Dis u d AIW VIE
Evening programme to be arranged during the
day.
CON- Belle SINNERS miners.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
SHERIFFS SALE.

T Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
u OF sale issued by the Clerk OF the Dis
trict Court OF Dickinson County, State OF Kan
sas, In cause pending therein, wherein G. F.
E. HoiSingtol and The Travellers Insurance Com
pany are defendants 1 win, on
Monday, Oct. 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. m Of said day sell to the
highest bidder for cash. the following real estate
to-wtt: Lots number seventy -four (74) and sew
enty-stx COZ, on Cedar street In Southwick and
Augustine's addition 70 the city Of Abilene In
Dickinson county, State OF Kansas The said
real estate VIII be sold pursuant TO the judg-
ment OF the Court In said cause recited in said
order Of sale.
witness my hand this 18th day OF Sept. A. d.
1886.
j. ]. MILLER,
Sheriff.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Judge Lowe spoke to large and en-
thusiastic audience, at Hope, last Fri
day evening. Walch's Opera House
had been engaged but the meeting was
changed to the Commercial Hotel cor
ner, as one-fourth of the crowd could
not have gained admission into the
hall, his address was listened to with
the closest attention, eloquent, logical
and true, it was received with approba-
ton. Judge Lowe made many votes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Teachers Examination.

The regular examination of persons
preparing to teach in the Common
Schools of Dickinson county, will be
held at the Ward school building.
in Abilene, Saturday Oct. Both, Com
mencing at 9 o'clock, a. m.
d. D. HORNADAY.
Co. Sup't Pub. Instruction.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

A Sunday School Convention for
Flora, Cheever, Buckeye and Willow
dale Township, will be held in the
Prairie Dale NJ. E. Church, Oct. 21st,
1886. The exercises will begin at 10,
a. m. A basket picnic will be served
n the ground.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
VOTERS TAKE NOTICE.

Voters of Abilene please take notice,
that the ''Poll Book for Registration,
now open at the city clerks office, in
the Citizens Bank block, will close on
Saturday evening, Oct. %. 1886, at
nine O'Clock, p. m, until after the
election to be held November. End, 1856.
]. G. RoYER,
City Clerk.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

LosT,-Between Abilene and my
residence in Jefferson tp., an account
book, with leather cover, on Oct. 8.
Finder will please leave same at Re-
FLECTOR Office. a. G.. SHOOK.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Steam Dive Works.

Rob't Mott has the only steam dye
house west of Topeka, facilities for
dying clothes any color. Clothes cleaned
and pressed neatly, No. IS, Spruce
street. 52tf.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
HOME MADE CANDIES

Van SAINT s. Weller carries the choic-
est lot of of confectionery of any house
in the city, choice candies manufacture
ed daily. Always fresh. Buckeye
Ave-, north of Third street. If.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

S. K. Strother, editor of the Spring
field Daily Leader, arrived in our city
last Sunday, and spent few days with
relatives and friends. S. K. always
receives a hearty welcome from the
people of Abilene. He is making
success of the Daily Leader which ranks
with the leading daily papers of Mo.
His mother accompanied him home
Tuesday evening to see ''that boy of
his"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Underwear.

Good goods and low prices what everybody looking
and would be doing this department injustice passing by with
speaking good word for Ladies'
selling 95 regular
mernos
hair &c. you will find your advantage by giving call
full line of childrens merino underwear.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Democrat County Committee.

The members Of the democratic cen
trail committee are requested to meet at
the Office of the Abilene REFLECTOR,
on Thursday, Oct. 18th. 1856, at two
O'Clock D. m. THOMAS KIRBY,
Chairman,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

We would call the attention of the
readers of the REFLECTOR to the fire
ad of the new clothing house on Broad
way next door to Shocky & Snider.
The prOprietors appear to be gentle
manly fellows.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Mr.. George w. Shaffer, late of EN-
poria, has permanently located at Abb
lene. Mr.. Shaffer is a first class archi-
tect, and Abilene is fortunate to obtain
him as a citizen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
To the Ladies'.

All who wish choice and beautiful
embroidery patterns should call on Mrs.
]. NJ. Hendricks, Cedar street. All
kinds of stamping a speciality.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Joe Lowe is gaining ground with the
people in this county every day. Even
some of the Republicans are cOnceding
him plurality of at least 800.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
BARGAINS Extraordinary.
you money.

The best button Kid Glove offered at S. cents.
One big lot of Basting Thread at 1 cent per SPOOL
Embroidered Collars l24 worth 25 cents
The best line of Jerseys in the city
The Black Silk offered at 62t cents per yard
The best Shoulder Shawl in the city for % cents.
The largest line of Shawls at the lowest prices.
The nobbiest line of gents Neck Ties in the city.
The best Unaundered Shirt for IS
all linen Damask Towel for 25 the city
One lot of Crash Toweling for cents per yard
linen unbeached Table Damak 25 cents yard
The line of Pushes in the city.
The best Grey Blanket in the city at s1.5o
The largest line of Feathers and Moss Trimmings. %
best cheapest ladies' chdens Hose in the
Take look stripped Velvets
a. Sole Agent for BUTTERICK PATTERNS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Mrs. E. w. MCGEE and daughter
Jennette. of Danville, Ills, are visiting
their relatives, Mr.. Berry Crane and
Mr.. r. Mccormack, of this city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

The ''Gem' Barber Shop, under E.
A. Bishop s. Co.'s store, has been re-
nodded and fitted up in fine shape
All wishing first class shave, hair cut,
shampoo, &C., should give the "Gem"
a call. A. R0HRIG s. Son.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Miss Lula Hallam has lately re-
turned from a visit to relatives in
West Virginia.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

If you wish to be with the popular
and winning side, vote for Joe Lowe
for Congress.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

NJ. V. Brilliant is at Topeka, attend
ing the Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F., he
represents Western Home Lodge, No.
go, Of this city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

r. B. Porter, of Wellington, for
many years resident of Abilene, is
in the city. "Bob's" many friends were
pleased to see him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Voters, don't forget to register. The
books are now open in the city Clerks
Office, in the rear of the Citizens bank.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Clothing.

purchases this line for fall have been large and direct from
manufacturer and lower prices than excs
clothing the city, Don't buy suit ovecost for
yourself or your boys without looking stock
Buy your Hats Caps, Gloves Mtens &c. of and will
you money.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

V.P. Wilson has returned to Atwood,
Col.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Mr.. Geo. w. Carpenter left for the
East last week on business. He will
be absent from the city about three
weeks.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Work is progressing rapidly on the
new building, corner of Third and
Cedar.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

The Democratic ticket is a strong
one, and is worthy the support of every
voter iii the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

S. A. Burroughs is still confined to
his bed with sickness. May he soon re-
cover is the wish of his many friends.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Patronize the PALACE BARBER
SHOP for first class shave, haircut,
shampoo, sc. under Citizens Bank.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

Milt Brenizer has put telephone in
his store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Shoes.

Boot and Shoe stock second the
and low will sell Shoes
will give this department look
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
ClOakS.

Space will admit give complete description
stock but suffice that Cloak Stock new Styles
and do direct from the manufacturer surely
COaks than other house the city, and you prices
will be impossible duplicate elsewhere The elegant
Wraps and Jackets showing this you superior
style and fit and less price than elsewhere the
The black diagonal long Newmarket that offering
will find good other house
The Boucle Jacket offering camer Come
it.
larger and better line Misses and Crens
before and at lower If you expect buy Cloak Wrap Of
kind this winter you will your pocket justice
you and me- '.'
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
FARMERS REMEMBER

D. Trott has some fine Poland China
pigs for breeding purposes for sale.
Address, Abilene. Kas. or call at Sec
ton %, Willowdale tp. 62t.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Dress Goods.

Just word two to those who are looking for good bargains
Dress Goods such Tco Homepun Pads Boucle
few the handsome Embroidered Robes left
that cannot be duplicated elsewhere BY coming
goods will thank for calling your them
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Flannels.

We have the stock and quality be had nowhercs
the CITY, we you Fanne
that prices will that the lowest
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

The Hapgood Lister
is the boss, call and
see it at Berry Bros.
Mercantile Go.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
ABSTRACTS!.

l have a complete and reliable set o
Abstracts of lands and lots in Dickin
son County, which are brought up to
date every day. If you want an abstract
call and see me.
J. II. BRADY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
SILK HATS

THE
ONLY Halter CARRYING A FULL LINE
OF
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
CSEAL.l

IL. c. Roger, city clerk Of the city Of Abilene,
Kansas, do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Is true and correct copy OF the origi-
nal ordinance now on file In my ONCE.
&c. ROVER, City Clerk
(sEAL.l
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

We have been in the real estate BUSH
ness for number of years and think
that the largest number of deals are
made by trading, and therefore we are
prepared to make all kinds of land
trades for stock or city property. If
you have anything to trade call and see
us. J. H. BRADY & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14
Blankets.

We have been sgna favored this year body
whoever looks buys and whoever buys satisfied simply
giving the best Blankets price you can name in the
city Do suppose that good sensible buyers glance
difference between long, loose cottonmxed ay
low price and these fine Atwood Indiana Blankets?
Housekeepe do allow yourselves buying
hodd goods when goods
See the elegant awoo Indiana Blankets offering $780,
$40, $3.50, $500, $1,000 &c.
See scarlet Blankets grade Blankets
at equally low prices. Don't buy without giving look.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-14

MANSFIELD
HAS IN STOCK ALL THE LATEST STYLES
OF
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-30

part, facilitated such sharp practice
which continued for a period Of six
months or more. before found out.
Many of the inhabitants left for Ona-
alaska, the Sandwich Islands and
San Francisco. They had all they
wanted of the Americanski and to
spare. Had the proper authorities
exerted themselves or taken any inter
est in the natives or their we'll doing,
everything would have turned out
very differently, but neither the mill
tary or local authorities took any in
terest whatever. So far as the former
were concerned, complaints had to be
''officiaP' made, or no notice taken;
with the latter nothing of the kind
gave them any concern; they came
there to make money honestly, per-
haps, if they could, but to make it
anyhow. Most, if not all of them,
acting on the advice Of the old law
yer, who, when dying, said to his
sons, Il have nothing to leave you
but my advice, and that is, have mon
ey honestly if you can, but have it
ANYHOW, and if you have but one
client make all you can out of him"
So it was with British Columbia
Jews in Alaska. II they found only
one customer, it was only priseworthy
to make all they could out of him. 1t
may be of interest to readers
of the TRIBUNE to know how
some men made money in such places
as Alaska I remember two Jews
named Levi, who came to Sitka in
'67. They rented a log house on Lin
coin street alongside sawmill, and
hung out the sign,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-30
What He Thinks.

P. Fl. Kelly of st. Paul, tells Pi-
oneer Press reporter that the law in
Montana requiring commercial travel
ers to pay $25 every three months in
each county in the territory for the
privilege of selling goods is a relic of
early days, when a lot Of outside
scalpers had control, and improved
every opportunity to fleece every one
they came across. The system is in
injurious, both to the outside jobbers
and the people of the territory, and
ought to be abolished The constitu-
tionality of the bill introduced in the
senate by Senator Platt to abolish all
such laws has been called in question.
But whether the proposed law is con-
stitutional or not, it is only a matter
of time when the people will remove
the obstruction to trade in their terri
tory.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-01-30
A Big Cache.

The United States revenue cutter
Wolcott mas arrived at Port Town
sehd, from Alaska, with 3,100 pounds
Of seized opium, which had been
cached from the steamer Idaho. This
is the biggest haul yet made The
opium is valued at $4,000 It was
seized at the instance of Collector
Beecher, who is a son of Henry Ward
Beecher, and who will receive a moi
ty of about $25,OOO.