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or gave It TO somebody else. It is out q
respect to the memory Of the person for
whom they are in mourning that they do
not show themselves in the most fash
ionab.e and noticeable part Of the theatre.
+There is no breach Of social deoorum
In retiring to the balcony for the sake Of
hearing the music. The absence CT the
family from tho box represents its desire
to be respectful, That does not require
complete abstinence from the enjoyment
Of music"
There are no fixed periods Of mourning
here or in Europe. The duration of it is
a matter of personal inclination, and that
works a hardship in many cases.
Families with large connections are fire.
quently compelled to pass years in black
1t has not ~infrequently happened that a
series of deaths have begun in n family
just after a young girl has made her debut
in the social world. One will follow another
until it is too late for her to enjoy any Of
the pleasure of a young girl in society.
1t is this sort Of experience that has led
to q ourtailment Of the season OF mourning
and its restriction to the more immediate
members of a family, Many NEWCOMERS
think, however, that it will be best whsn
the European custom Of 30 many months
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Of mourning for relatives is fully adopted
There is a constant rebellion against
the wearing Of crepe wells and the tendency
to have them as small as possible grows
stronger every day. The French veil,
which is a thin, folded piece OF crepe not
more than three inches broad. falls over
the hat and down the back. This is just
now the style most popular in New York.
To show the revulsion against the old
fashioned veil hanging over the face, it is
only necessary to recall the remark made a
few weeks ago by a woman who saw for the
first time since they had gone in black the
sisters Of a young man who had met a very
tragic death:
Anybody would think they were Wild
ows," she observed, +the way they go
around with wells down over their faces"
They had both beer devoted to their
brother, but that did not lessen the surprise
of their friends that they should have gone
into such deep mourning.
In spite Of the revulsion Of taste against
wells and the shortening of periods of
mourning, there is little diminution of the
outward and visible signs Of grief. 1t is
ordinarily supposed that the extremely
broad mourning bands on stationary have
gone out of style, but they are still used
by the women who are commonly supposed
to be the most fashionable in New York.
In some cases these black bands are at
least three-Quarters of an inch wide. The
envelopes to accommodate such signs of
| mourning are naturally much larger than
those ordinarily used, 1t is curious that
only women who are very wealthy and con-
~spicuous in society use such stationery.
Another novelty in the attitude of New
York women toward the wearing Of mourn
ing ia to be seen in the sort of gowns they
affect. Mourning used to involve SIM
plicity in dress, These might be the most
costly crepe and black goods, but they
had to be made up simply.
Nowadays crepe may be used in the most
elaborate way for ornamentation. Gre 9
flowers and all sorts Of figures are applied
to dresses and jackets. Hats are trimmed
with the most ornate decorations in crepe.
This is the style to-day. and it is undoubt-
eddy the result Of the extreme ornateness in
all kinds Of feminine dress: but it does
not reconcile some people to the loss Of
the elegant and simple mourning OF earlier
| days.
In white there has been a similar change.
White shirt waists to be worn by women
in mourning formerly had to be extremely
simple and free from any suspicion Of
fanciness. That day is past, and now even
If a woman is in deep mourning, she does
not hesitate to wear the most deliberately
embroidered linen waists.
In jewels there has been the same in
crease in latitude Of choice. Women can
now wear pearls to any extent they desire,
although such jewels were once thought
impossible for mourning.
an spite of the shortening Of the periods
OF mourning and the greater elaborateness
of dress" said the New Yorker, whose
observations have been recorded here,
1T is more fashionable than ever to en-
phasize the external evidence of grief"
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AND LAST CAME THE BURGLAR.
First Stage OF the MugsOns' breaking Into
Society In the RrOnX.

Society I'm the Bronx.
Mrs. Mugson's version is that the house
was robbed. Mugson admits this, for did
he not lose his overcoat? But, he says,
it is a much longer story.
In the first place Mrs. Mugson, as a
new conner, was anxious to make a good
impression on her neighbors. She led
up to his by impressing their children.
The good things which the young Mug
sons had were always divided among their
friends on the block. Then came little par
ties, TO which Mrs. Mugson was invited.
At last came the grand party, given by
Mrs. Mugson, to which all the neighbour
1000 was asked. Wasn't it just splendid"
said a young woman. 1T ought to be put
in the paper"
And so it was. Mrs. Mugson read it
herself in the society notes.
Mugson said nothing but paid the bills.
He looked at the debris Of chicken and
chocolate tclair, and thought of his modest
35 cent lunch Town in Houston street.
After this came the deluge-in Fordham.
Giglipano, the tenor, called on Mrs. Mug
son, to hire himself to sing at her next re-
ception, A caterer offered to supply camp
chairs and crash at the next musicale, for
a compensation. A piano firm sent price
lists Of new instruments, while a local
dealer called to tune the old one. A solicitor
for "Frills and Fractures" visited the house,
to secure a picture of Mrs. Mugson holding
her pet dog.
About this time it got up to the Burglars
Union.
Send it up to Swipsey,' said the chief,
hes doin' The Bronx
Swipsey put the house on his list and
reached 1t in due time. Also in lark time,
when Mrs. Mugson was out arranging for a
Lenten morning social.
Swipsey got Mugson's evening clothes,
a new oyercoat and much other property.
He ran into the ~janitor on his way out,
showed a %tailor's card into his hand and
said. "Gut ndcht'"
Mugson is wearing his cinnamon over
coat now, and keeping out of society. He
rides to business on the Second avenue
line and borrows cigarettes from his Office
boy.
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MOURNING RULES RELAXED.
BEREAVED ONES MAY NOW SEEK
CONSOLATION AT THE OPERA.
hut They Must SIT in the Balcony, Not in
the BOXes-White Shirt waists n
Pearls Also Permitted-Veils Much
Observation-Disclosures Mourning Period

Persons unfamiliar with New York's
social customs are often surprised at the
way in which mourning is observed here.
Even New Workers, for years familiar
with the life of the city, have been SUR
prised by things they have observed in
recent years. Especially radical have been
the changes noted this winter.
For the first time it has become GUS
tomary for New Workers who have been
in mourning only a short time to go to
the places Of amusement. They do not
sit in the boxes. They find places in less
conspicuous parts Of the theatre.
These changes do not make the defer
ence to the rule OF wearing black any less
rigid. New York women are more careful
about that feature of mourning than they
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
IL Was Like Him.

From the NeU Orleans Picdyuns.
In q ba mixing office in New Orleans is ar
aged bookkeeper who began his connection
with the business the day II was established
As the years went by the proprietor who
had started with little. but was extremely
Close" amassed an enormous fortune. The
bookkeeper piled up but n small alnounr OF
savings.
At last the twenty-lnfth anniversary Of the
hrm and OF the bookkeepers service came
along, He remembered Il, but thought nc
one else would. To his surprise, the pro-
prietor. spoke, OF il at once.
Williams. he said, do you know what day
this is?"
Our twenty-ffth anniversary, sir
1T Is indeed. Williams, And now ] have
though fit TO commemorate the event, and
| have put in this envelope for you a small
gift to express my appreciation OF your faith
ful service"
The bookkeeper, his hopes raised high.
took the envelope from his employer and
opened it. The token" was a photograph
Of the employer.
"Well?" demanded the donor. as the other
hesttated. What did you want to say about
It's just like you'll" murmured the book
keeper. It's just like you'll"
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do for you-no matter what o Use
whether a pumpkin, f~atiron, dumbbells
or a little footstool-and there is one pretty
girl who keeps her figure with footstool
body poise, they will give you a chance to
lea deep breathing, they will give you
a little waist and they will give you an
appetite.
IF you take plenty Of fresh air you will
eat fruit and green's instead Of sweets and
bonbons; and if you are careful to open
the window before you exercise your COM
plexion will improve.
Il am getting up another series Of apart
ment house exercis s for the girl who is thin
who is a little too fat and for the girl who
is logy. They will do the work every time"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
NOVEL CHAFING DISH PARTY.
The Girls Cook Things Good to Eat Whiie
the Men Progress as Assistants.

An original young woman who longed for
some novel form of entertainment for her
friends planned a cooking party, which 10
described in Hdrper's Bcscr. 1t YVES really
an elaboration of the chafnG dish rarity.
Several chatting dishes were used. and also
both the gas and coal ranges in the Kitchen.
Twelve young people were invited. and
the girls were asked to bring white aprons.
When all had arrived a card was given to
each. The cards measured 4x5 inches. tied
with ribbons. Each card had a tiny picture
at the top. Below was written the name
of some article 10 be cooked-for instance,
Sandwiches in kitchen"
There was nothing more on the young
mems cards. The girls cards had, In adj
dition, the recipe for whatever was written
above with other directions. Each girl
founj at the place indicated all the materials
ready for her work. One of the young menI
was chosen by the hostess to attend and
assist each cook.
After an interval Of fifteen or twenty
minutes a gong was struck, and each attend
ant left his place and offered his services
to another cook. so that during the time Of
pr PREPARATION each girl had a chance to COM
pare the helpfulness and inspiration OF the
several attendants.
Later in the evening. about $50, the co..
quettish little aprons were laid aside. The
cards were matched by the ribbons and
DlCluIts' iNs dIIdHRtu ne supper pdIN~
ners. The supper consisted chiefly Of the
results OF the evenings work, with one or
two extras which required o longer time for
preparation. The ho tess made Sofee at
the table.
The meal. as might be expected. was o
merry one. with the frank comments and
suggestions of both cooks and attendants.
As the guests went away. each was given q
little wedding cake box filled with chocolates
and tied with ribbon. The evening" was one
OF the most enjoyable OF the season.
The pictures for the cards were cut from
the backs Of magazines illustrated ceta-
logues, DC. Below is given a sample card:
Pictured
Chocolate creams in kitchen pantry.
Stir enough sugar into the whites OF two eggs
70 make Il suf enough 10 roll into balls. Place
balls on buttered paper. and dip into melted choco.
late. Flavor cream with vanilla before II Is too
sun. FIJI dish and leave In dining room pantry.
Cool them on the piazza, and don't catch cold.
To the above may be added; Dreamed
oysters on gas range. Fudge in dining room
pantry. Cocoanut cakes in dining room.
Popcorn in library. Salad on kitchen dresser.
Pinochi. creamed walnuts or stuffed dates,
peanut taiy. and roasted chestnuts could be
substituted or added.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
FOR THE WOMAN or TIE FLAT.
THE PUMPKIN WILL MAKE HER
SLIM AND GRACEFUL,
And II Doesn't Take UP Much Room, VIII ich
Is an Important Consideration in q
Tat-DeeD Breathing Exercises-In
Default OF Pumpkin, FOOtstOOl VIII DO.

The physical culture teacher-she with
the figure of the Venus of Milo plus the
arms-sat at her desk writing,
sim drafting a plan Of campaign for
the woman Of the fiat" said she.
"Big cities are nothing more nor less than
fiat hives. They are packed with women,
every one suffering for lack OF good out
door air and exercise. l am getting up a
plan which shall give them both.
I'm getting up some figure exercises
that have these advanta ges: They take up
little room, require no implements, or verv
few, and lastly, but far from leastly, the
apparatus Is useful,
"One trouble with women in an apartment
house is that they are apt to get fat. They
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-18
When Miss Anthony Was a Bridesmaid.
From az Chicaao Tribun

At least once in her life Susan D. Anthony
was a bridesmaid. and that was in 1902, when
her private secretary, Miss Anna Damn, was
ma rried at Rochester.
Although Miss Anthony tried to instil Miss
Dan with her own views on woman's proper
sphere, Cupid got the best Of the argument,
and while plainly disguised when she heard
OF the approaching event. regard for her
secretary won her over, and she consented TO
have II take place AT her home and to act as
by the Rcv. ANN SHAW,
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HHE KERCHEF or TIE DAY.
ACCESSORIES or DRESS MOTH
UNUSUAL AND PRETTY.
Tho Best Of the BOlerOs n F1chus Hand
Made and Rich in Lace n Embroidery
-DrapeFies That GIVE Cachet to the
Simplest Bodice - Lingerie Collars.

n picturesque accessories of lingerie,
embroidery and lace will aid the dress
makers In achieving success the frocks
Of the coming summer should be more than
ordinarily charming, for the shops noted
for suoh dainty things are showing wealth
of unusual and lovely novelties.
The best Of the little boleros and 1chus
and collars, &c, are expensive, very ex-
p~ensive; for they are hand made and rich
In exquisite hand embroidery; but many
Of the things would be like fine lace, beauti-
full not only for use with n frook, but for
all time. Indeed many Of the models call
to mind the yellowed fiohus and kerohiefs
and collars Of our grandmothers with
their lavish hand embroidery; and, doubt
less, future generations will be as enthusi-
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tie two or three inches wide and scalloped
and embroidered around the edges or seal
loped and finished by a very narrow frill OF
real valenciennes
This tie is just long enough to make a
little bow, and, Of course, needs laundering
or at least pressing each time it is tied, but
is particularly dainty and feminine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02
INSURANCE PROBE ENDS
Companies Present Statements at Last
DAYS Session.

New York, Dec. SO.-With the ad'
journment of the legislative committee
on insurance investigation Friday
night, the investigation Of the last Of
the old-line companies was completed
Today, the last day of the committees
session, was given over to the presen.
tation Of exhibits that have not hereto.
fore been prepared by several compa'
MES, and these are so numerous thai
they will not be read for the record
but after introduction by the witnesses
will be marked for Identification.
The last old-line company taken uT
was the Life Insurance Club Of New
York This appeared to be a system
of securing insurance without agents
by means Of advertising. In the exam
nation of its president, Robert Wight
man. IT was brought out that the sys-
TEN is antasonistic to the larger COM
panias.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02

eunsTANcc CT THE REPORT

euBsrANcE CT THE REPORT
agreement wln &c acted On 6y Cen.
eral Assemblies Of Both Branches
In May ard If Ratified Union VIII
&c Made.
ST. Louis. Dee. 2O.-Ai,or division
of g5 yeas. steps We're consummatcd
at Joint session of general commit
tees which. IT. formally ratified next
Nay by the general assemblies. viii
lite theNot,acrn sbytaianchurch,
r.. $. A.. ana the Cumberland Presoy-
rian church. Almost ivo days were
consumed DIS sub-,lmmllleesi in agranr-
ne details for tho union Their zee
ports were submitted 20 the general
committees representing each church.
Within two hours the two general COM
mutoos lad met in joint session and
aeIeed on a basis fox the union Of the
tvo denomnauoual bodies
This agreement win be reported 10
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02

IN SPITE of the poor wheat crops the
! Deering Binders and Mowers have
AbrOken all records this season. Our sales
on these machines have been remarkable,
considering crop conditions. and not one
breath of complaint has been heard.
They are the best that money and brains
can build. Everybody in touch with
Fredericksburg knows the history OF the
Husker and Shredder business last fall.
The Deering won the highest praise
where Others failed. Deering Corn Har-
yesters gave satisfaction last year, they
are better now When you come to town
call and see us and let Us talk Corn Har-
vestors and Huskers and Shredders
Thanking the farmers for their strong
support, we are,
Yours truly,
CHAS. WALLACE & BIO.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02
RUSSIAN BGBS CRUSHED
VIII Take Them Long Time TO Re-
cover From Defeat.
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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02
Rru.n plsappoInts FIllpInos.

Manila. Dec 30. - Filipinos who
stoke az he banquet given to w. j.
Bryan demanded the immediate indie
pcndence Of the islands and said they
were looking 10 him 10 champion their
csuse with the American people. Mr.
Brvan in his response made no prom
ises. and the natives were disappoint
cd Aeuinaldo was among those pres
emit The menu displayed an American
flag. supported by an insurgent ban
ncr. Americans here are pleased with
Mr.. Bryans conservatism.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02
OPERA STAR STAMPS OUT FIRE
Audience cheered Nine. Nordca For
PUTTING Out Blaze On Stage.

TuAAltg wv Dla(C vi OhoSS'
New York. Dec. 80. - Nine. Lillian
Nordica won the enthusiastic plaudits
OF a large matinee audience at the
Metropolitan opera house when she
quite coolly stamped out a blaze on
the stage near the footlights. caused
by fire dropping from a torch carried
by chorus woman in "Gotterdam-
nerung."
The incident occurred during the
fire scene OF the last act of the opera.
Burning oil spilled from one Of the
chorus torches and set fire TO the
stage carpeting. Immediately there
was an uneasiness apparent in the au-
dience and several persons started to
leave their seats Nine Nordica. who
was singing. walked over to the blaze.
and without inter-upting her song.
stamped out the last spark of the fire.
When the act ended the audience rose,
cheered, waved handkerchiefs and ap
plauded for many minutes. Enthusi
astic ordinations of praise In many
languages were shouted across the
footllghts to the singer
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-01-02
wLn Round up RaItle RevoIutIonIsts

Riga liyonia. Dec 30 via Eydt-
kuhnen. Dec. 30.-There has been no
break in the general strike here. The
Inhabitants are not molested by the
rcyolutionists. Otherwise the situation
remains unchanged.
u is said that the new governor
general. with $4,000 additional troops,
is planning 90 uproot the revolutionary
movement by surrounding Liyonia and
Courland and driving all the revoiu.
tionists into a bag shaped corner OF
COurland between Riga and Libau,
where they win be annihilated. war
ships cutting Off all escape by sea.