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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-08
THE POCOMOKE.

In conclusion our correspondent. who Is
an up-cOuntry landsman. says
Not half of the Virginians know what
a noble possession the Commonwealth has
IN the chesapeake and its tributaries.
Untold wealth lie hidden in the depths of
these waters. Let us be thankful that
Virginia has now Governor who Is en-
,lrely alive 20 her interests In this direc-
tion: thatlwe have a Legislature that I'M
der tands the situation, and that we have
on officer I'm immediate command upon the
waters OF the noble bay who ~ fuiiy
capable OF seeing that none OF the ad-
yantages shall be lost 70 the state ana her
people"
WISHED THEY WERE BACK
From what could be gathered on the
outside II appears that Captain Huds1ns.
out OF regard for the comfort OF MS
guests. advised against going out Thurs
day night. but was overruled. and pretty
nearly the entire party wished themselves
back on dry land before the night was
over. one Of the yoyagers told Dispatch
reporter coniidentisily that when the
storm WAS At its height he looked through
dead light. and there was mass Of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
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the matter and blaming no one but
himself for the predicament in which
he is placed, it too often happens that
his soul is filled with bitterness, not
only against those who were instru-
mental in securing his conviction, but
also against society at large. Mems
minds are so ingenious in excusing
guilt in themselves that they look
upon their crimes as less heinOus than
they really are, and even when guilty
of the crime charged against them,
they tind eXtenuating circumstances
where others cannot, and are apt to
think their conviction was secured by
unfair methods. In taking mental
review OF their case they find that the
damaging testimony of the witnesses
were not in strict conformity with the
truth: the prosecuting attorney was
most bitter and unrelenting in his
den,nciation of the crime and the
criminal, and the sentence imposed by
the Judge was unreasonably severe.
UtOt, otlltl q 1luiuION OUl1CI olAAiSo,
partly true or wholly without founda-
ton in fact combine to make the
convicted prisoner believe that his
prosecution was conducted in spirit
of fvindictiveness. This thought creates
desire for revenge, or in other words,
he meditates on how he may "get even
with society for the inhiction of what
he considers an unjGst punishment.
These morbid thoughts are, III the
majority of cases. only .tTansitnus and
it is well that it is so, for this brooding
and planning how to get even IS the
fatal rock on the sea of life that has
wrecked, the happiness Of 50 many
men, The great Law giver OF the uni
! verse has said, "Nengeance is mine,
will repay" and no man was ever made
happier by gratified revenge.
A wise general knows when he is
defeated and will prudently withdraw
from the field to await more favor
able opportunity to engage the enemy.
We have been sorely beaten in the
battle of life anu it remains Tor us to
decide whether we will follow the eX-
ample of the reckless gameSter who
stakes his all on the turn of card, or
about face and adopt a new code OF
tactics. We cannot regain the good
name nor the wasted years that we
have lost, but the years that are to
come are ours for veal or for woe as
we wisely or foolishly use them. ).
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

only offense is covetousness; | object
to languishing in the bastiie under
81, h an opprobrious misnomer, call me
embezzler, misappropriator, prestldlgl-
tator. anything but thief: will never
be able to look a respectable criminal
in the face-do give me more eupho-
nious send off, let reformation begin
right here; this unsavorry mantle ofthe
law that now enshrouds me, will vim
dictively goad my footsteps into paths
of crime-I appeal to G x * * & the
sheriff here interyened and we quickly
left the court room, just as lycho began
repeating: Let reformation begin right
here OLE JASON.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
THE PRESS.
A Household Companion and a Panacea
for Many of Life's Ills.

What rapid strides the press OF this
glorious country, has made towards
attaining an acme of perfection during
the past 20 years. What marvellous
amount of good and instructive read
ing matter is contained in the dallleS OF
to-day. Such a vast variety OF topics,
everything that is termed news
is gathered from the four quarters OF
the globe. composed and condensed in
to such form as will explain the subject
to the best advantage, readily and
thoroughly understood and relished by
its many readers What a power It
wields in the political arena What
grapd achievements it has attained in
developing facts, substantial and rella-
ble out of vague theory, simply by
keeping it before the people and thus.
inviting discussions that finally culmi-
mated in rich and beneficial discovery.
What lucrative Investment it is to
it's y. my advertisers, to whom it con-
stantly brings additional patronage and
profit. 1t is apparent that the press is
vital necessity to all who desire to
keep thoroughly posted and abreast of
the times. The Sunday issue of the
metropolitan papers usually contain 40
to 4S pages, and sells for nickle; there
is no excuse therefore why it is not
within the reach of all. One frequently
hears objections to the large amount of
space allotted to advertiSements;l ;lbut
it is we'll to remember that large num-
Der of people purchase it for just that
reason. This is especially true of those
ladies who are termed "bargain hun
ters," thus it is that the vanity is so
essential to meet the various demands.
We very often suffer severely with
ennue and know of no accessible RENE
dy to alleviate or Danish this oppression.
For experiment, just get your paper,
turn to the humorous selections and
peruse them carefully, dlgestlng the
matter thOughtfully. You will, ere you
fully realize it, be convulsed with merri-
ment, suppressed at first, but ending in
a hearty prolonged laugh. Your lassi-
tude has given place to hearty vigOr.
Gus feeling. Thus the press may be
used as an adviser, general instructor
| and doctor combined Again we main
tain sort of ''brotherly love- for the
press; certain paper usually weekly
has been a regular visitor at home fol-
years and years, it has become so at
r tached to our lives, that when it il
+ changed, we feel loss and miss i
more than we care to confess This il
especially true with the farmers O.
S those living some distance from city
n No matter how intelligent and wei
e educated one may be, every timeyou rea(
= the papers you invariably learn some
~ thing. Our paper The MIRROR is
|; power in itself and sheds many brigh
Q ray of hope and cheer upon those with
n in and serves as warning to thoS
- without not to expect higher position
Il than 'weekly contribution if the
e should decide to enter journalism un
IL der The MIRRORS immediate guidance
HY
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS.
The Propensity 10 do Otherwise Grad
ua1Iy IncTe asing.

The Propensity 20 do Otherwise Grad
ualIy Increa asing.
There are hundreds of thousands of
American people who live and strive to
live far beyond their means. They are
to be found in every community and
in every class of society, from the lofty
leaders of fashion, down to the very
lowest and most slavish scullion. This
propensity seems to be gradually in
creasing and especially so in the mid
die classes. Impelled by the desire to
appear wealthy, they plunge into debt,
trusting to some ill-defned scheme or
good luck, to regain the former
equilibrium of their financial standing,
failing in which, many resort to ques-
tionable means of striving to regain
their waning fortunes. To this ten
dency of trying to live beyond ones
means. we owe much of the crime and
criminal prosecutions of to-day. For
gerry. embezzlement, and various other
crimes are resorted to for the replenish-
| ulCuC VI Uu6 CO1lClO LlOCAO NoC0iC Ny
senseless and farcical display, There
are many today who are languishing
within prison walls who would have
been goc' true and useful citizens had
it not been for this one hypocritical
tendency, to appear that which they
were not. If we were to judge from
appearances alone, it would be a most
difficult task to distinguish between
those of actual wealth and those of
moderate or even scanty means, so
eager is the latter to appear on equal
financial level with the former, and
sooner or later, if persisted in, will this
hypocritjcal tendency lead to disgrace,
crime and certain ruin. Beware then,
ere it becomes too late. Crush down
and abandon this alluring demon OF
false pride and come forth in true
colors. Cut your coat according to
your cloth and the world will respect
, honor and love you the better for it.
: S. w.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

He dwells within the massive walls
OF a gray old fortress grim:
His every fOOtStep penSlve falls,
And from the caverned future calls
A funeral note to him.
He harborS still the thoughts OF days
When the world seemed almost young;
He hears the long huShed hOme-bred lays.
And starts at the human sound tnat plays
Responsive from his tongue.
Nineteen long years. quasi tomb
Engulfed in penal flame
Has purged soul in silent gloom,
With one faint ray of hope in bloom
That breathed a wOman'S name.
How true it is no matter where.
Or how man may descend,
He still will hope, and fight despair.
To rise by some soft pleading there
Of a true woman friend.
When Sumpter's awful signal cry
MOaned through our northern cline.
He waved our eagle banner high,
And swept the cObwebbed, southern SKY,
In noble LincOln's time.
But, see him now nine years and ten.
Deep buried from the world;
A faithful soul, and true as when
In all that time, ere he had been
From his high functions hurPd.
An Autumn sun has yet to set.
A barren waste must close;
Hot blood, uncurbed, has paid its debt
Let fall the legal tangling net
That binds Old Farmer Rose.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

tuition.
That the original founders of the
great republic known as the United
States of America, intended that It's
government should ever remain gov
ernment of the people, by the people,
and for all the people, will be called into
question by no student of ordinary in
telligence. (We make exceptions. how
ever, for political gamesters and fan
atical organizations, with which this
country is at present infested.) The
same intention is very forcibly indicated
by Abraham Lincoln in his famous
speech at Gettysburg, on the solemn oc-
casion marking the dedication OF the
final resting place of our nations heroic
dead. This form of government is
founded on the cardinal principles OF
liberty and unity. 1t blossomed IN the
spring-time of American patriotism
and gradually grew into the spirit and
life of our glorious republic so that 1t
has become so solidly moulded into our
national life that it is one, and INSOFAR
ably one. with it. 1t is useless for any
faction to attempt it's destruction. 1t
lis vain to strive to enfeeble it. Its in
ception is noted in scarlet letters
stamped with the blood Of our revolu-
tionary patriots. Its maturity and
perpetual preservation has been secured
by the treaty of martyrdom which
~ooints to the awful sacrifice Of a
nations noblest heroes in the cause OF
freeborn men. The sentiment that
Lincoln expressed three score and ten
wears after it's inception, still obtains
AT the present time, and will remain
the eacon-light of political safety t(
the future generations of this grea
nation. 1t flows from the font OF di
vine wisdom; is nurtured by the sap O.
heavenly inspiration, and finds its com
plement in the great truth that cal
men are created equal Its significa
ton may be found in the practical de
velopment of this free people, 1t
synonymous with commercial great
ness and intellectual progress; wit
religious prosperity and national glor>
insomuch as it secures for all people
the free exercise of every faculty know
to the civilized man, and establishes tn
methods of universal development.
not only embraces the boon OF nations
freedom, but also secures and protect
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
GET EVEN. y,

No Man was Ever Made Happy by Venge-
ance.
Few men, comparatively speaking,
can bear defeat philosophically; and
when a prisoner is brought to the bar
of Justice for the committal Of crime,
instead of taking a rational view of
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
THE A. P. A.

1t Cannot Endure as an American Insti-
Tlltinn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
Vol. VII. No. 36.
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FARMER ROSE.

By SHORN POET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31

gowns and may be had In great variety
of colors. The tight collars now worn
with low cut bodices are often made OF this
trimming which is fastened on ribbon
band, rosottes of tips being placed at the
sides and back. These collars are also
made of small flowers mingled with rib
bon. Although usually adorned with
choux, some of the newest collars consist
of merely the wrinkled band Of velvet,
Grape or chiffon studded with fanciful ca
bochons or encircled by narrow fringe
with glittcring pendants
Pink, either alone or In combination
with other colors, seems to be favorite
tint for evening wear OF for otbor occa-
sions where Ii is not too delicate or too
conspicuous. These being days of frank
colors again, a clear rose or light cherry
shade Is usually selected, blush pink and
other pale tints being too ethereal to show
to advantage among the motley collection
of vivid tones now seen at all full dress
affairs.
The evening gown illustrated Is made Of
rose satin. Tho skirt Is tight above the
hips, but just below them falls In full
folds, secured at the top by q band Of straw
colored ribbon ending in bows. The foot
of the skirt is embroidered with jet. The
bodice is gathered In ut the waist under a
ribbon belt, and ribbon bretelles are fas-
tened with erect bows on the shoulders.
The dccollctage Is surrounded by fiat
bertha of white guipure The elbow sleeves
are full.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31

the ordinary kind and may be obtained a
any dry goods shop. One paper OF medium
size needles will last the amateur miliinc4
for years.
Folds, bows and rosettes OF piece goods
must be made on the bias. Handle the
materials as little as possible, as its fresh
ness Is it's chief merit. Make tho center
Of all bows where they are gathered to-
gether very light, as this gives the loops
moro smartncss. Wire all standing trim
ming and fasten Che ends Of thread -
curely
Max O'Rell, speaking OF the typical
Frenchwoman, remarks: Notice THAI
she often changes the style of her hair.
That is because she knows that love lives,
On triiles, and that The best dishes become
insipid II they are always served with the
saline sauce" Those women who agTcoI
with M. O'Roll's Frcnchwoinan will thcrer
fore be eagerly on the lookout for new
coiffures, while many who doubt that au-j
thority Will be Interested in following
fashionable changes because 10 dress the
hair in ono way always is said to be in.|
furious to IT,
The coiffuro In tho sketch Is intended
for rather short locks. The hair Is waved
Rll over the head, drawn bnok, slightly
rolled and pinned, the curling ends being
allowed to escape and conceal the twist.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31

invented. Try corset on woman not
used 10 1t, and before an hour had passed
she would be nearly dead.
Nine. Jane Hading-Hand of iron un-
der velvet glove--that Is what the corset
Is. Since my tour in America l have be-
come in favor of war Of independence.
Mile. Reichenberg-The corset Is part
of the ordinary clothing Of n woman, like
shoes, gloves or what not have always
worn one and find 1t very comfortable.
Nine. Julie--Ths bother of putting It
on in the morning Is outweighed by the
pleasure OF taking IL Oft at night.
Mile. Darlaud-A stupid piece OF armor.
never wear one.
Mile. Lender--I find 10 good at all times.
1t suits mo admirably.
Mile. Yvette Gilbert-When Twas thin,
made use of the corset to make me look
stouter, and now that am growing stout
er i make use of Ii to make me look thin
ner, so you sec that IL has been OF great
service to me.
A sketch is given of a gown worn at a
recent Partisan wedding. 1t is Of yellow
liberty silk. The plain skirt has two clus-
tiers of plaits on each side, held at the top
by punches of violets, and pointed band
of guipure over violet velvet borders the
foot Of the skirt. The tight corsage Is
entirely covered with Ruipure. The collar
Is of velvet, as is the belt, which forms q
large bow in front, fastened by jeweled
buckle. The voluminous sleeves have
clusters of violets at the elbow where they
terminate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31

has a hand cf or,rnc uwund tho edge OF
fhc neck, on effective bic OF color being In
trodnccd by tllo use of rosettos of gcranium
velvet.
Velvet IL much wor, FOR entire evening
gowns. IL requires TO be plain In fashion,
but pcrfoctly cnt and nttc.l.
Effective bodicos arc inndc Of piece cui
puro stretched over q lining of cloth OF
silk OF n contrasting color.
A dinner gown recently seen had puff,6
elbow sleeves of widely striped silk, the
rest OF the gown being Of solid color
Velvet and wool form combination
very much worn this season. Tho velvet
may be of tho same color as the goods or
of n decidedly different tint, bright velvets
being nnch employed with black material.
Some OF the new tartan yelvcts and
silks nrc rally beautiful. They are used
for separate bcdiccs and can scarcely fail
90 win favor aliaoneh many women have
q p;ojudicn against bright plaids.
Pink In oil clear shades Is In immense
dcmnnd. Il rs the favor.tn color for oven
ms gowrs. ard In dep tones IL trims
Black hats and bonncts and forms the or
pamcntui drapcd collars which arc now
worn with nearly every sort Of costume.
An illustration Is given Of n rather cdd
outdoor garment made OF palm green
-s''h - is mounted In dcep plaits On .
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31


family In England wear plain dresses or
inexpensive alpaca or serge for morning,
and one of her majesty Is favorite costumes
Is black glncc silk that the wife OF many
q small tradesman would scarcely think IL
worth her while TO make up. One of tho
fine arts of life is appropriate apparel for
the street, and it is equally important to
understand how 10 dress for church. The
gospel of good gowns needs expounding
through the length and breadth Of the
land. Quite enough Is already written and
said on this subject, but much Of 1t Is not
said in the right way. A description OF
new importations usually comprises the
most fanciful and extravagant creations,
while the plain, unobtrusiye and simple
styles are more than likely to be overlooked
as too commonplace to furnish satisfac-
tory paragraphs when the desire Is for spo-
cially glowing accounts of novelties.
Amplitude of skirts and sleeves still
continues, with no prospect Of diminution.
Even tailor made gowns Of the sev0xest
simplicity are cut of an immense width
about the foot, although nodded to the
figure around the hips. Plain skirts arc
greatly favored for all sorts of costumes,
even those made of rich materials being
rarely elaborated on the outside. Inside
there Is no limit to their glorics, as they
nre often lined throug hout with dclicately
tinted silk, the inner side OF the hem be-
ing covered with small silk ruflles. Black
skirts In particular are thus secretly en-
livened, rose, mauve or straw taffetas be-
ing chosen for them.
An illustration Is given of simple but
effective gown Of black faille and green
velvet. The skirt is entirely plain, while
the bodice Is slightly gathered at the waist
and has q square velvet yoke embroidered
with jet. A draped velvet belt finished
With two erect bows and floating ends en-
circles tho waist, and the standing collar
and bow at the throat are also OF velvet
The ample sleeves have velvet cuffs, and
triple epaulcts Of velvet fall over the top
Of the Sleeves
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31
GIRLS FASHIONS.

riarc, en- bicycle or on horseback. This
eager adviser Is rather hasty in placing
bicycle ana horseback riding on an equal
ity with what is rather absnrdly termed
N'carrinCe exercise" Persons who have
had experience OF oil three methods of To-
como;ion Will hardly be willing TO agree
that the exercise involved In going out in
n cushioned carriage Is equal to that Of
riding wheel uphill or having ones in
tcrnal economy we'll shaken upon horse.
Walking is, at any rate, very ncccs-
rary exercise for children and young girls,
for with them Ii usually means moro or
less running, jumping or other active mo-
tion from which grown persons arc de-
barred as well by their clothes as by
sense Of dignity. Put men and women in
bashi'lg or tennis costume, and they skip
as tlccfully as their small brothers and
sisCers.
Freedom 10 run is as necessary to
child as to dog or horse, and child means
a little girl as much as it does little boy.
Fortunately tho old system Of compelling
the girl To walk quietly and scdately be-
cause she Is "a girl, while the boy races
and romps for the equally good reason
that he is a boy Is exploded, and both
grow strong and rosy through the activity
naturally induced by tho overflow of ami
Dial spirits with whicl all young creatures
are endowed.
The first figure in the sketch wears
street gown OF hazel brown cloth trimmed
with velvet of n darker shade. Tho plated
skirt has "a velvet panel on each side. Bre-
tellos of velvet come over the shoulder
from tho back of the velvet bet and cross
"a front. Velvet opaulcts fnll over the top
of tho bouffant sleeves, and tho plastron
and collar arc Of velvet. The second figure
wears coat Of hcliotropc velvet. The col
lar, OF white cloth braided, Is partly COW
cred with a narrower one Of black velvet.
Black brandcbourgs and mink hands form
the trimming.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-31

cagIng OF wild song birds and their use a.
food. As II Is stated that from 90. 900 70
40, 600 lnrks are sold In Londonin In day, It
would seem TO be time for an eypostula-
tion to be made.
A pretty little bonneS is shown In the
sketch, the wings used IN the trimming
being made Of Jet The bonnet Is made OF
violet felt plateau skilIfully bent A
twist Of violet velvet Is placed next the
hair In front, the Jet wings being placed
at eat, side. A moss green velvet bow,
held by Jet buckle, trims the front OF
tho crown. Tho strings arc OF black velvet.