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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
USEFUL COSTUMES.
How Skirts are Made and Finished Now
Some Hints for Dressmakers.

There are many methods of plating
skirts nowadays. They are Killed, side
pleated, single, double and triple box
plating. and what is still better fol-
WOODEN goods they are ACCORDION plated
by the KurSheelt ACCORDION plating
machine with such pressure that the
! piaitS remain intact so long rs the fabric
lasts. The Greek plait is also new and
can be formed in either medium or
large fold.
\ simple plan for making a wooden
| costume IS TO use dOuble-width material
for the skirt. This is passed around
the figure and has only one seam, that
in the back instead of the usual gored
breadths all the fullness is masSed in
layers of plaits that fall in with the
placket hole behind. Darts are taken
in the top of the front and sides to make
the skirt fit smoothly over the sufed
foundation skirt. The lower portion
may be finished in any desirable style.
One authority states that winter toll
cites will have the skirts merely plnited
at the back, the breadthS being then al
skirt, which IS edged round the foo with
narrow fiounce or tiuting. This is
the nearest approach to simplicity
achieved. for the front and sides of
many skirts are trimmed or drapeG more
or less deliberately.
\ stylish skirt is made perfectly plain
and round and is about two yards and
a half wide at the foot. 1t is pleated in
large hollow pleats. fastened down at
the waist only. Over this skirt IS draped
Il narrow s.arf, which turns off over the
hips, Is tied at the back and falls over
the skirt IN two lapcls. Its very stylish.
\ practical suit for November wear is
made of plain French sansparell poplin
combined with figured variety. which
has just been introduced. The ground
is in the same shade rs the plain sans
parell poplin. while the figures are small
embroidered dots Ike eyeletS, some
times three of them grouped together
with attractive effect. The suit is made
| after Demorest's model. The Rains
ford costume of dark blue. plain poplins
for skirt. which has boX-pleating at
lower edge. and is trimmed with five
rows OF silver plaid-braid. The over
skirt is of the embroidered French pop
lin in same rich blue and has revers
held in position by Il row of antique
silver buttons, while the edges are
bordered with band of the tinsel-
plaided braid. The tight-fitting vest Is
of plain poplin. closed with silver but
tons and trimmed with band of braid
down front and about lower portion.
The jacket is tight-fitting, with fronts
very much cut away and the extension
in the side forms and back pieces laid
in pleatS on the inside. below the waist
line. The coat-shaped sleeves and
stylish jacket are of the embroidered
French poplin. The hat worn with this
costume is in navy-blue felt, has high
crown and rather broad, slightly up.
turned brim. faced with silver plaided
braid and trimmed about crown with
rows of the same, each row being
secured by a buckle in antique silver
matching the handsome buttons or
revers and securing reSt.-Pbiladelpki6
Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
The WeIl-Dressed Nan.

The golden rule in dress is to keep
clear of extremes. The well-dresseC
man never wears anything striking OF
peculiar. and his garments are alway:
of the best material. one suit that cos:
fifty dollars being preferable to two
suits that cost twenty-five each-an6
the tailOr's risk, it will be observed, i
just the same in both cases. We are
bound to add. however, that the gen
tleman who has but one suit instead OF
two can not escape embarrassment
when it comes to sending his trousers
TO the shop for the purpose Of having
the wrinkles pressed out of them. The
proper cut for coat and vest is tina:
which makes them fit snug around tht
waist and loose over the chest, rs the
polite citizen is thus admonished at
every turn that he will not only look
better, but also feel better, if he stands
straight.-The Mentor.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
A GREETING 70 CHRISTMAS.

o. Christmas, happy Christmas!
We greet thee once again
With garlands and with posey,
And merry minstrel strains:
We greet thee for the millions
Who hail thy joyful morn
For those who have long pasSc1 away
For millions yet unborn
We greet thee for the mothers,
And for the loving sircs
Who call the little children
Around the household fires;
We greet thee with sweet carols,
With offerings free and glad,
And gifts more rare and precious
Than Eastern magi had.
Unto the Child Of Mary
What shall the mothers give
But golden deeds of mercy
To all on earth who live?
We greet thee for the aged,
Who hail the dawning light
Which streams from Bethlehem I1GnGel
As star of promise Bright.
We greet thee with hosannas
And halujahS sweet,
For they who seek the Holy Child
Have nearly reached his feet.
Unto the hope of Nations
What shall the aged raise?
Sweet OaOrS OF Thanksgiving
And frankinccnSe Of praise.
We greet thee for the mourncrS
who raise tlc holy hymn.
From hearts bowed down with sorrow
And eyes with tears grown dim.
We Irvine amid the holly
The cypress and the ycw.
Ard keep the feast with bitter herbs
The WOrEwOOd and the rue.
The myrrh Of human anguish
To Offer shall we dare.
Til in the hearts pure censor
It's changed to incense rare?
We arc"t thee for the children,
Fair girls aud Slalwart boys,
WAC usher in thy daWning
With rCygiry and noise.
We bring 70 wcll-filcd caSl5cts,
But in or hearts believe
Twill be Il gift most precious
To lovingly receive.
And He who seat the ChriSt-child
Hath humbiy deigned 10 say:
O. us better than burEt Offering
In lacok2cSs 10 obey
o. Christmas, happy Christmas!
BE nOJ in haStctO 20,
We've woYcL wrcathS of holly
And merry miStletOe;
O. blessed Christmas evening,
Why dOSt taOU haste away!
Roll round. New Year and bring to US
Another Christmas day.
kate Laurence, an y. I. Examiner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
Rich Coal Fields DIscOy cred.
ST. PAUL, MINy.. Deeembe,

ST. PAUL, MINI, December IS.
A rich vein of coal has been discoy-
cred at Rowfoot Crossing, 800 miles west
of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the Canadian
Pacific Road. Experienced men were
employed by the company, and a vein
fourteen feet thick has been discovered
185 feet below the surface of the ground.
Several boxes of the coal have arrived at
Winnipeg, and are pronounced excellent
specimens of the anthracite variety. 1t is
thought that the coal fields just discoy-
cred will rival those of Ohio and Pennsyl-
vapia
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
1T WAS MURDER.
4 Singular Method of Netting Out Justice
to a Murderer in the Old Dominion


n Singular Method OF netting Gut Justice
to Murderer in the Old Dominion
ROSCEvERT, va, December 10.
On the south side of Greenbrier River,
two miles from this place, in a miserable
hut having but one room, lived Andrew
Massey, his son John, aged twelve, and mis-
niece, aged seven years. Massey was in
the habit of leaving the children for days
while he wandered about drinking and
stealing. The boy, too, is a confirmed
drunkarJ. On December 9Th Massey left
MS hut for several days. On his return
ne found the girl lying dead in the bed,
covered with blood, and the boy missing.
Massey came to town and told Squire
Jackson of his discovery. Meantime the
boy had come to town and was preparing
to leave the place when he was arrested.
Squire Jackson impaneled jury and
visited the howell, where it was found that
the body was pierced by two bullets.
The boy admitted he had killed his cousin
but said it was accidental. A verdict
of accidental killing was accordingly rem
dered. The fact that there were two bull
let wounds now indicates that it was case
of murder, and the boy has been arrested
on the charge of theft In order to put him
in reformatory. Some one has burned
the house and the elder Massey has disap-
peared.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25
Declines to Furnish Troops.

COLUMBUS, o., December 19.
The Sheriff of Athens County, tele-
graphcd to Governor Hoadly for troops,
asking t1at two companies be sent to Nell
sonyille at once. The request is the re-
suit of the action of meeting of citizens
Wednesday night, to consider the numer-
Gus attempts of the striking miners tor
blow up the houses of the wc-sying min
crs, and the property of the syndicate.
TIE Governor refused to send troops, on
the ground that the case does not come
un.ief section 2096, cited by the Sheriff.
The Governor thinks the civil authorities
abnndently able to cope with the law
breakers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25

Almond Cake: Three eggs, two
cups sugar, one cup sour milk, one tea
spoonful soda, one-half cup of butter,
two and One-third cups flour. Bake in
pie-tin.-ToIedo Blade.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25

Poultry houses should be so cleaned
that when entering them at night not
the slightest odor should be detected
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-25

In their report the Committee on sax PIES
called attention to the vinegar made from the
skmmings taken in the process OF syrup
making, and insisted that the vinegar SO pro-
duced was equal, and by maay persons con-
sidered superior, to cider vinegar. The skim
mings were wasted by many sorghum grow
crs but III these present times of close mar
gins in the syrup business should be utilized
either as 4 base Tor vinegar, Il fertilizer, or as
food for hogs. The report was adopted by
the Convention.
This concluded the actual business of the
Convention. y number of short .pcecEcS
were aftcrward made.
The Convention then adjourned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28
The Youths Communion.

The editors of The Youths Companion, seem
to have put their fingers on the pulses of every
boy and girl ofhealthy tastes and instincts in
America. The Companion is full every week of
interesting stories with thoroughly wholesome
influence, tales of adventure, articles that en-
terrain and instruct at the same tme and most
carefully selected miscellany. 1t is weekly
treasure of good reading, and is already read and
priced in $4,000 families. The price is only
S1.75 year, and the publishers, Perry Mason q
Co., Boston, offer for that sum to send The Com
pdnion free from the time the subscription is re.
ceived until January, 1886.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

OBITUARY.-Mrs. Margaret Bell, widow of the
late Alexander Bell, died at her home, near
Emmorton, on Monday morning Mrs. Bell
was taken sick last Friday night, with chilli
physician was summoned who pronounced
her disease typhoid pneumonia. She grew
worse rapidly and died after an illness of three
days. The funeral took place on Wednesday,
the interment being at Greenmount Cemetery,
Baltimore. The pall-bearers were Messrs. VIM.
P. Trimble, G. Smith Norris, Henry c. Wilson
VIM. T. Sawyer, Edward II. Hall and A. Preston
Gilbert. Mrs. Bell leaves daughter and two sons
The latter have been engaged in farming, since
the death of their father, which occurred several
years ago. She was generoushearted Chris.
tlan lady, and gave much to the poor and aid
to every good work that was brought to her
notice. Her death is not only great shock to
her family but causes deep regret wherever she
was known. Mrs. Bell was q member of the
Presbyterian Church of Bel Air
MIR. Richard Hopkins, living near Darling
ton, died on Tuesday. OF dropsy of the heart
He was about GO years Of age. He leaves q wife,
one son and six daughters. Mr.. Hopkins was
an excellent farmer and an Industrious, thrifty
man. He was thoroughly upright in all his
dealings and enjoyed in an unusual degree the
confidence and esteem Of the entire neighbor
hood.
Mics Eliza N. Clayman, aged 81 years,
daughter of John aud Mary Clayman, died at
her parents residence, near Chestnut Mill, on
Friday night. The intermeat was at Christ
Church. Rock Spring, Monday morning. The
funeral services were conducted by the rector,
Rov. Jas. b. Craighill. The pall-bearers were
Messrs Emmett Grafton, Oliver Rigdon, John
q. Robinson, Hall HaSkins, VIM. Clark and
Edward Harkins.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

FiREs.-On Tuesday of last week the woods
on Mr.. Daniel Smiths farm, near Clayton,
caught fire from burning brush and before the
nelghbors, who gathered in force, could stop its
progress, over 100 acres of valuable timber were
burned over A quantity of fencing and lot
ofposts belonging to Mr.. Smith were destroyed,
together with some cord wood belonging to Mr..
A. A. Blakeney, of Upper Falls.
On Friday oflast week some small boys bought
box of matches at Jerusalem Mills store, and
while on their way home, accidentally or other
wise set fire 10 straw rick belonging TO Mr..
Charles Gilbert. The rick, which contained
the straw FROM several hundred bushels of
wheat, was destroyed, and 1t was only with
the most strenuous exertions on the part of the
neighbors that Mr.. Gibert's buildings were
saved from destruction.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

1T is almost matter of certainty that
the oppressive and burdensome war tariff
will be revised by the Democrats, provided
senseless distractions are not placed In the
way by the Republican Senate. In adjust
ing the tariff it will be the aim of the Demo-
Gratis to strive to relieve farmers and persons
of small means by imposing the heaviest
taxes on luxuries and the lightest on the
necessaries of life. Both parties were pledged,
before the election, to revise the tariff, and
the Republicans in the Senate will be ex-
tremely inconsistent if they oppose it.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28
DEPORT OF tn Il GRAND JURY.
LII ON THE
CONDITION OF THE JAIL. &C.
November Term, 1854.


To Hon. James D. Waters: . --. .-.
DEAR SIR In accordance with the usual GUS
tom of reporting our proceedings we make lew
brief statements.
The Grand Jury were In session twelve days.
and during that time examined ninety one wit
nesses. found fifteen true billsand dismissed sew
enteen cases. kgEfL ~ 3AE1&E FAk
Having reason 10 believe the Almshouse Prop
ery and Its inmates were cared tor with "a view
TO the ct interests OF all concerned visit to 1t
was abandoned. 81 rs ~ ~ ~ - PtFtFa9 .
The Jail we found to be clearly kept and the
comfort of the inmates as well considered as the
arrangement of the building would admit There
were confined within Its walls six prisoners, one
for murder, one for assault with intent TO kill.
one for assault. two for riotng, and one for dis
orderly conduct. tf 3Al =
Much time and useless labor were expended In
trying to ferret the violations of the Local option
Law, and while some few hills were found, we
must say we did not feel for want Of evidence,
Much sympathy for the States Attorney was ex-
pressed in the trying position In which he is plac-
ed. by the obstacles he meets In getting the evil
dence before the Grand Jury in these cases, and
we believe he has used every effort for its ac-
compshment. and think that credit should be ac-
corded him for his untiring efforts to that end
We feel further constrained to say that the
Jury found no occasion 10 suspect violations of
the law by those who gave up the sale of intoxi-
eating drinks and have entered upon other letri-
innate business. Thanking you for the timely
assistance given in enabling US to perform our
duties, we are very truly, yours,
JACOB II. PL0wMAN, e.
moves Foreman.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

We are indebted 10 THE Sun for fine
Autograph, and vignette, representing the
way in which TIE Sun is produced every day
and its distribution among all classes of peo-
pie. The SIN is almost as much of a
necessity to the people of Maryland as Its
great prototype. 1t is noted for the com
pleteness,o accuracy and freshness of its
news, and for its conservative and judicious
course in everything relating to the Interests
of the people "a
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

The official canvass of votes in New
York by the State board of canvassers makes
Cleveland's plurality LAO over Blaine, in
the total vote of the highest electors on each
ticket. Cleveland had 28, 900 more votes for
President than when he was elected Cover
nor. Garfield carried New York by 81 900
plurality while Blaine had only 5000 more
votes than Garfield. The Republican claim
Of fallng-off in the Democratic vote in
New York is not well sustained. .t..,.,,.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

An effort is being made to secure
fusion of Democrats and Republicans in the
New York Legislature, in order to elect
Roscoe Conkling to the United States Senate
1t would only require the vote of the Demo-
Gratis and fourteen Republicans to carry out
the project 1t is argued with some force
that since the Democrats cannot possibly
elect member of their own party the
severest blow they could strike at the
Republican party would be to return Mr..
Conkling to the Senate. The matter is an
experiment and it might not work out ex-
actly as is anticipated. lua .al.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

DEATH OF VIM. II. GILPIN.-Mr. VIM. ii
Gilpin, an old resident of Cecil county, died
suddenly on Saturday morning, at the residence
of his sister, in Elkton. Although native of
Cecil county he had for "a number of years been
a resident of Baltimore city. He was rs years
old, and leaves widow sister of ex.Judge
John IL. Price, Of Hartford county. His remains
were buried in the Gilpin family lot, at EIkton.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

BETTER TINES AHEAD.-Here and there,
in our large country, from time to time mills
and manufactures ofvarious kinds stop, and
whenever one of these establishments closes,
the Republican journals croak dismally and
declare that the stoppage was solely due to
the election of Cleveland. These ad-hearted
Journals entirely fail to notice when eatab-
lishments, that have been long closed, have
reopened, which also occurs. In fact, not
withstanding the gloomy picture drawn by
some of our Republican friends, the New
York business men, Republicans rs we'll as
Democrats, represent that business has
frightening and an extremely hopeful lock
for the future, With properly adjusted tariff
we can recover large portion of our lost
foreign trade, which has been for years al.
tracted to England, and with n foreign de-
mand for our manufactures and farm pro-
duce will come plenty of work, higher wages
and higher prices to the farmer for his wheat
and corn.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

THE VENERABLE JOHN ScoTT, who is in his
S7th year, left Baltimore on the 18th instant for
California. Hewas accompanied by Mr.. Maude
Hamilton, from Buffalo, MY, who is engaged
in the hardware business in San francisco, and
by Mr.. Horace Mathews, nephew OF Mr.
Edwin l.. Scott, of Baltimore county, who
will enter the Union Iron Works, of which
Mr.. Irving NJ. Scott has supervision. The lat
ter is the leading mechanic of the Pacific coast.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28
Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

LITTLE LOCALS.
MIR Nathan Grafton loft on Monday for Fort
Scott, Missouri, on matters of business. He
| will be absent for about two weeks.
Tine Baltimore Dredging Company has re-
ceiveda contract 10 dredge 200, 900 cubic yards
| in the channel at Havre de Grace.
MIR, David E. Thomas, of Darlington, is re-
| ported to have had stroke of paralysis, last
| Monday morning. His condition was somewhat
| improved yesterday.
Court adjourned from Wednesday afternoon
until Friday morning, in order to allow the
Judge, counsel and jurors to cat their Thanks
giving turkey at home.
Tho County Commissioners have appro-
priated $500 for widening the public road near
Wilson's Mill, Deer Creek. Mr.. d. E. Wilson
has been appointed to do the work.
! -Lingan Asher, bright little boy four years
old, son of Robert and Kate Asher, of Bel Air,
died of diphtheria, last Friday evening. The fu'
neral took place at ST. Ignatus' Church on Sun
day.
The Excelsior Boot and Shoe Company, 217
N. Gay street, Baltimore, offer great induce
ments from now until Jan. LIST, 1885. They
say they mean business and are determined to
supply every person who visits their store.
Mr.. john King, DR., has succeeded Hon.
Hugh j. Jewett as President of the Erie Rail-
road Company. Mr.. Jewett may now have time
to visit Hartford, his native county, before he
goes abroad on foreign mission, of which there
is said to be some probability.
Amos Guy and Charles Morgan, colored,
were arrested, last Saturday, by Town Bailiff
Noah Small, on the charge Of fighting and
| drunkenness in the streats of Bel Air. Justice
| Fulton imposed fine and costs on Guy, amount
ing to 81 05. Morgan's fine and costswere So O5.
The mustang pony, driven by Amos Guy, in
the mail wagon plying between Bel Air and
| Churctville, ran away, on Tuesday, on the long
hill, near Bel Air, and upset the wagon, break
ing the top. The driver brought the horse back
to Bel Air and then walked to Churchyille with
the mail bag on his shoulder
An oyster supper will be given by the ladies
of the Grove Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, in
the basement of the church, on the evenings of
December 4th, 9Th and 9th. The committee
having the affair in charge will spare no efforts
to make it pleasant, and all who attend NAV be
assured of all the enjoyment possible to be OBJ.
tained from splendid, wel-served supper.
The proceeds are for the benefit of the church.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

TRUSTEES SALE.-On Monday MIR. VIM. FL.
Dozen, as trustee, sold at public sale, at the
Court House door, on Monday, the property of
Amos A Everett, deceased, situated at Burling-
ton, near Fountain Green, consisting of a dwell
ing house and acre, rocds and 1917 perches
of land, to Calvin F. Bond, for $500. Us. Rich
ardson, Jr., auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

ROBBERY OF STATION Houston Thurs
day night, Goth instant, two white tramps broke
into the station house at Perryman, securing
three or four dollars, 40 tickets to Baltimore
two suits of clothing belonging to Mr.. Rudolph
Lay and some rubber clothing. The rubber
goods and some of the tickets were recovered
The burglars were traced to Canton, but vert
not captured.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-28

A TRorTINd RACE took place at the Fair
Grounds, on Thanksgiving Day, between Mr..
Charles A. McGaw's bay gelding Pinafore and
Mr.. VIM. Roberts gray gelding Harry Airing.
ton, Jr., for purse of 800. Won by Airing
ton, In three straight heats. Time, 257, 800
and 300. From rs to 100 persons were present
Judges, DIR. Charles A. Hollibgsworth, George
F. Walker aud Howard Batemln.
Races followed between Dr. Hollingsworth's
soriel mare and Thos. Hanway's T. l.. K and
between Charles Osborn's gray mare and Wilton
Greenway's Flora. The winners were I. L. K.
and Mr.. Osborn's mare.