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The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Etna Still SIumbers.

1he height OF Mount Etna, the fa-
nous volcano Of Sicily, has long been
fixed at 10,S66 feet Its height has
recently been more accurately meas.
ured by trlgonometrlcal processes, and
the exact elevation is found to be 10,-
775. The difference is not important,
but the more exact determination viii,
of course, be given on the maps here
after published. The main crater has
width of 1928 feet and a depth of
S26 feet Mount Etna has periods of
almost complete qulescelce. Six years
had elapsed after the eruption of 1892,
when in the autumn of 1898 blue
flames began to emerge from the
mouth Of the largest crater and great
deal of vapor was emitted from The
lesser oriflces. 1t was then announced
that Etna seemed to be preparing for
an effusiOn Of lava, probably on the
south or southwest slopes. The ex-
pected eruption, however did not begin
till the morning of July 49, 1899, when
great volumes of smoke and lava be.
gan to issue from the main crater,
but after several days the activity
gradually subsided, and Etna soon re-
sumed its peaceful aspect and has
since seemed to be in a slumbrr
condition, New York Sun
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19

Portable material TO wear is one thai
may be laundered and made up with.
out any lining. The wash silks are
quite as cool, indeed. rather cooler,
than the fabrics which require to have
starch in them, but they are the only
exception to the rule of cotton and
linen, and may indeed be called wash
fabrics, as they so into the tub quite
as often as do the piques and linens.
Short skirts are necessary, but they
are now not unhecomingly short. The
side-pleated and box-pleated designs
are fashionable as well as those which
might be called imitation box-pleats
and side pleats, very narrow tucks so
stitched as to look as though they were
large pleats. Pleats and tucks are
stitched down to quite near the foot
OF the skirt and then allowed to flare,
giving quite the same effect as the
seven or nine gored skirt, which is
cut with so much flare this year.
Harper's Bazaar.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
A Trying Fashion.

If the craze continues, everything will
be collarless soon. The blouse is try
ing to discard its collar, and already
many smart women are wearing new
spring dresses that have nothing what
ever in the form Of a neck covering.
In the majority of cases the effect is
that the dainty little chemisette and
collar Of lace or soft silk has mad.
vertently been forgotten, says Home
Chat. Without even a frlll of lace or
ruch Of chiffon to soften the edge of
coat or dress where it meets the soft
white flesh, even the owners of the
most beautiful throdts need to think
twice before accepting this fancy.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
A Two-Edged Compliment. .

The Boston Journal tells story Of
an actor who was accustomed to spend
his summers in Wilton, Me. There he
noted when. as the custom was, a
farmer "kllled a critter" the liver,
sweetbreads, kidneys. etc., were
thrown away. He offered to purchase
these delicacies, but though he got the
goods, the sturdy farmer scorned his
pronered gold"
Not long after he observed as he
walked through the village that he was
the cynosure of all eyes, and was
followed by a wondering, If not an
admiring, crowd, chiefly of the young
AHA thought he, Il cannot escape
my fame; my glory as an actor has fol-
lowed me even to this obscure hamlet"
And he was nightly puffed up till he
overheard one yokel shout to another.
"Bill, there goes the feller what eats
innardsw
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Daylight and truth meet us with
clear dawn.-Milton.
We get out of nature what we carry
to her.-Katherine Hager.
True obedience neither procrasti.
mates nor questions.-Iuaries.
A man cannot live a broad life if he
runs only in one groove.-J. S. White.
The education of the Will is the OBJ
ject of our existence. ce.-Emerson.
The best way of recognizing a benefit
is never to forget it-Barthelmey.
Age without cheerfulness is like a
Lapland winter without the sun.-Col-
ton.
Candor looks with equal fairness at
both sides of a subJect.-Noah Web
ster.
Fools learn nothing from wise men,
but wise men learn much from fools.
-Lavater.
Some men will learn more in q cOun-
try stage-ride than others in tour
OF Europe
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
RESTRICTED VISION IN CITIES.
An Explanation of the Prevailing Praotlos
of Wearing Glasses.

An Explanation of the Prevailing practices
of Wearing Glasses.
speaking of the practice of wearing
glasses" said a well known opticlan
in Canal street, "there is a curious
thing about the human eye that the
average person is constantly overlook.
ing. We talk great deal about the
influence of color. about glare, and all
that sort of thing. Unquestionably
color has great deal to do with the
weakness of the human eye at this
time. Glare figures as an important
factor in the impairment of the human
sight. In the matter of color there Is
so much rioting in these latter days
that the eye is kept in an almost con.
slant strain. Red is violently red
green violently green, and so on, untfl
the eye is simply strained beyond the
normal in an effort to visualize the hue,
and hence the optic nerves are, in a
measure. strained and injured. But
this is not the greatest danger when
we come to think Of modern tendencies
so far as the human eye ia concerned
There are other conditions which are
infinitely more injurious than, the mat
ter of color. The glare is bad enough.
too. The electric and incandescent
lights are simply fearful on ones eye.
sight. But the thing l quarrel with
more than with any other influence is
the condition which limits the scope Of
ones vision. The eye should have a
broad range. One should have the op.
portunity of seeing a long distance
We are denied this opportunity. We
are hemmed and hedged in until the
distance We are capable of seeing is
very short indeed. This is why 1 am
a strong advocate of parks and prom.
enades. Green is naturally a restful
color, and if the city could be provided
with long avenues and splendid parks,
where ones eyes could stretch out in
a long vista, it would be q great thing"
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
A Secret of Good Pies.

The first thing and the most impor.
tant in making pies is to have the
shortening Il use lard) just the right
temperature to mix easily with the
-four. If it is too hard the crust will be
tough; IL too soft, it will be soggy; if
Just right very faky crust can be made
in less time than a solid one. Put the
shortening into the -four in small
chunks about like hens eggs. Take
each one between two handfuls of
hour and rub gently from you. Keep
rubbing in this way with the open
palms until the whole is roughly mixed.
Then wet with the coolest water to be
had, stirring just enough to mix. Do
Aot knead, but take as nearly as can be
judged what will be needed for one
crust. Put into shape and roll. Use
the trimming Of one crust for the bot
tom Of the next pie when convenient,
for after being rolled the second time
1t Is not so nice. l had taken pains to
do this way long time before l saw
it was the same theory as the aristo-
cratic pun paste, layer Of shortening
between two of dough. l learned when
making fruit pies to put half or more
Of the sugar and flour to be used in the
Die on the bottom crust and put in
Few bits of butter on top of the fruit.
A pie running over has been almost un.
known.-Mrs r. G. D., in Good House.
keeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Eyes and Dress.

The color Of the eyes should deter.
mine the choice of the dress and mill
linery.
A blond may wear pure white with
advantage, but the brunette nearly al.
ways looks better in cream colored
fabrics. says Woman's Life. This
ought to be more generally recognized.
Brown eyes and a brown dress go
well together.
Blue-eyed girls should wear blue as
often as possible.
The tan shades are not often suitable
for slim figures.
Black satin intensifes the effect OF
round shoulders.
Dull black is the best choice for a
fair-haired woman, while a brunette
must order something brilliantly black
if she really wishes to look her best.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
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Red poppies and wheat encircle a
wide, dropping trimmed hat of deep
straw color.
One Of the lovely summer muslins is
in black and white, lowered with pur-
pie laburnum.
Dainty little toques with iridescent
straw and horsehair braid are trimmed
with orchids and tulle.
Ecru net trimmed with gulpure lace
makes a pretty and inexpensive even
ing gown for summer wear.
Handkerchlefs of mixed cambric and
silk, with striped pattern are very soft,
and are intended for outing use.
One Of the newest boas is made of
brown tulle with green moss endings
and finished with green satin bows.
1t is said that Oriental embroidery
is to be used extensively in the garni-
ture of handsome fall and winter
gowns which are being made by the
leading houses abroad.
Sunshades Of navy blue silk, with
emerald green hemstitched edge are a
decided novelty, Other styles of para
soils are green with blue edge and
white with colored edge-green or blue.
"A tcque formed or shaded nastur-
tiuns was worn with an effective
brown Costume seen recently. The ma
terial was cigar brown canvas trimmed
with embroidered taffeta to match and
coffee colored guipure
Tussore silk is one Of the favored
materials this season The pale tan
tinting Of this silk combines we'll with
Irish guipuTc lace which is used for
yoles, sleeves and entire zouaves EN-
crald green velvet is sometimes used to
give a dash Of color.
a hat of trownish yellow crinoljne
straw is trimmed with black velvet rib
bon, buttercups and black and yellow
Marguerltes. The velvet ribbon is
twisted in and out of the fat crown.
tho odttercups arc in a long stalkea
wreath on the brim and the other flow-
ers cluster at the side.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
she Had the Bettsr Right.

The funeral was about to start when
l. was discovered that vacant seat
existed in one Of the carriages. A
ride to the cemetery while not the
most cheerful species of airing, is nev-
ertheless in some localities an occasion
not to be lightly regarded With this
fact fully in mind the bereaved relative
looked carefully around upon the as.
sembled nelghbors who were Seeing"
the cortege "off." Here" she ex.
claimed to fat, amiable-loolling per.
son whose red eyes betrayed her emo.
tional nature. you get 10 my coach.
Mrs. Clancy, an come TO tine fun'ral.
Eou got the best right. for you cried
the most"--New York Sun.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
RE CIPES -.

Celery Root Salad-Pare the celery
roots; put them into cold water for
twenty minutes; then put them in a
stewpan and cook in boiling salted
water until tender; drain off the water;
cut the roots in slices and when cold
pour over French dressing made with
one tablespoonful of salad oil and three
tablespoOnfuls of vinegar; salt and
pepper to season.
Cherry Blanc Mange-Soak half a
package Of gelatlne in half cup Of
cherry juice. Have a quart of stewed
cherries sweetened to taste and pitted.
Dissolve the gelatine in the hot syrup;
add a teaspoonful of lemon juice and
little of the finely pared lemon peel;
pour into mold which has been wet
with cold water and set away to hard.
en-. Turn out and serve with whipped
cream.
Splced Gems-Beat the whites of
four eggs to a stiff froth; then sift over
carefully half cup of granulated su.
gar; mix and sift over half a cup Of
-four and half teaspOonful OF cream
of tartar; mix again; add a teaspoonful
Of cinnamon and fill creased gem pans;
bake in a quick oven fifteen minutes:
when cold dip the tops in icing which
has been favored with extract of
cloves.
Rice Cups-Wash one cup Of rice, put
1t into two quarts of boiling water and
boil rapidly for half an hour; drain off
the water; put 1t in the double boiler
with one pint Of milk and cook half an
hour longer; by this time the rice
should be rather dry; garnlsh the bot.
tom of custard cups with any small
fruit, Strawberries, etc.; pack the rice
into the cups, turn them out and pour
a boiled custard over them.
Salmon Croquettes-Makeh half a cup.
full Of thick white sauce; add to It
one and two-thirds cupfuls of cold
cooked salmon, with a little cayenne
pepper, salt and two teaspoonfus of
lemon juice; spread this on a platter
to cool; divide into as many portions
as are to be served; shape in small
cylinder shapes, roll in crumbs, then in
beaten eggs, then in crumbs again; fry
in smoking hot deep fat in the frying
basket; drain them on paper, arrange
on platter and garnisn WIFI parsley.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
The Lemon as a Toilet Article.

Apart from it's use for a beverage
and culinary aid the lemon may be
made to serve several other uses. A
little juice rubbed on the teeth oc-
casionally will prevent the accumula-
ton and remove the deposits Of tartar.
and the juice is also said to prevent
chilblains; diluted with a little soft
water it is very cleansing TO the scalp
and acts as tonic, and it removes
stains from the fiLgers and nails.
Mixed with equal parts of honey and
cologne it makes an agreeable whiten-
ing lotion for the hands and prevents
the nails from splitting and the skin
from growing over them
A little fresh lemon juice, applied
after steaming or washing the face in
hot water, will loosen obstinate black
heads. and the lemon skins. after the
juice has been extracted for culinary
use, if tied in cheesecloth and placed
in the water pitcher or bath will render
the skin very smooth, white and dell
cately fragrant. The Juice Of lemon,
taken in a cup of hot water without
sugar before breakfast, is very helpful
in some cases Of imperfect indigestlo-
American Queen.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
"As You Like 1t" Garden PARTY

@Vu A<Ahb hhIOen PaTfV.
Instead of providing a contest or
other sports in which ali guests are
expected to join, the hostess leaves
each arrival free to spend the hours
according to fancy Various ways
of passing the time are provided; the
visitor dips into this cr that as whim
DEGREES. For example, couple Of
card tables are placed under the trees
for those who feel energetic enough
for whist or euchre. A corner contain
ing conversational rocking chairs
tempts those who feel inclined towards
a chat. Some Of the ladies will enioy
a bit Of fancywOrk TO meet the re-
quirements OF this pastime the hostess
produces a half-dozen unembroidered
doilies stamped for working with
needles, floss and scissors. Again. the
fancywork may take the form of a
cheirographlc cushion or table cover on
which names of guests are written
with lead pencil and afterward ON.
broidered, retaining as far as possible
the character Of the autograph. Ices.
cotee and cakes are passed from timo
to tire by a maid. a bowl Of lemon.
cdc wreathed with vines and q tray
OF small colored punch glasses should
occupy a Cablc at somo convenient
point. Hammocks, books. photographs.
cr~ quet, t-nnis and bowls are other
means II enjoy ent which should be
arranged for il it can 0o Gone with
convelience.-Mary Dawsca, in Coed
Housekeeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Tho Preserre Cloaat.

In one well-equipped preserve closet
several shelves are perforated with
holes just the right size to hold pint
and quart cans, top down. Practically
the same result can be accomplished
by having cleat one and half inches
high nailed along the back of the
shelves, close against the wall. Lay
the cans on their sides, with the bot.
tom up on the cleat; of course the
vacuum is at the raised end, and any
leakage or fermentation at the lower
end shows at once.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Market Basket Centrepieces.

Old-fashioned market baskets in va.
rlous shapes, sizes and varieties Of
wicker are now being used as the basis
of pretty table decorations. The bas-
ket is filed with bouquets to be dis
irlbuted among the guests as they leave
the table. There are large corsage
bouquets for the women and smaller
boutonnieres for the men. The basket
having lid or lids is a special favor.
ite, as the lids can be thrown back
and the flowers arranged so that they
appear to be peepipg out. One of the
new combinations in flowers for the
table is mlgnonette, yellow orchids
and some white flowers Of a delicate
type such as white sweet peas. The
effect is exquisitely "Frenchy." I saw
n market basket filled with these flow
ers in fashionable shop the other day
which was a delight to the eye. Pansy
bouquets are often used for the pur-
pose. So are punches of sweet peas.
So are nosegays of violets or primroses
or cosmos.-Good Housekeeping.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Outing Gowns.

For the middle Of su, r'ar OUTING
gowns under which heading arc in
cluded the costumes for all outdoor
sports. require TO be made Of uuch
thinner materials than those intended
for wear in the spring or autumn
There are days in most climates when
even the thinnest flannel seems quite
too heavy, and when the only COLI.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Figurativsly Speaking.

We'll" said young Graftsky, "I've
soldiered half Of the afternoon and
guess might as well round it out by
loafng the other half"
YES" said his friend j. Wise, Jr.,
"but the rounding out will be a lot
easier than squaring yourself with
the boss afterwaTd. Los Angeles
Herald.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19

-.....Mat!!:ter!!'!s!! alters!
Oniona In Crane.

Boil several Spanish onions in several
waters; when nearly tender pour off
the water, add two tablespoonfuls of
butter and half cupful of cream; rub
one teaspoon Of -four in a little cold
milk; add it to the cream and onions
stir carefully so as not to break the
onions; add salt and pepper to season;
cook until onions are tender.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
A Relief.

Weary Willie (waking suddenly
"W-where am IW
Frayed Fagln-'Yer here; and dere'S
terrible thunderstorm outside, and
de barns jess been struck by light,
ming! OATS wotr'
Weary Willie-"Oh! Wot a relief
II wuz dreaming dat wuz marriedw
Puck.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Worse For the Politicians.

"Do you think that sugar is un.
wholesome for children?" asked the
anxious parent.
"Well," answered the physician, my
observation is that it isn't likely to do
children nearly as much harm as it
does politicians. Washington Star.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
A Profitable Rnsiness.

"Don't you find it very trying" she
asked the great man, "to have to fur.
nish your autograph to so many per.
slstent people?"
"oh, no." he answered; most of
them send stamps, and return the au.
tograph on a postal card. Baltimore
News.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Easy Diagnosis,

Mrs. Fondma-"Sorry to disturb you
at this hour, doctor, but we can't i'm
aglne what ails the child"
Doctor-"Cold, perhaps, Did you
Lave him out to-day?"
Mrs. Fondma-"Yes, but only to his
grandmother's."
Doctor-"Ah! overced. that's all."-
Philadelphia Press.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
The Record.

Smith-"Brown is the LATEST man on
record"
Jones-"HOw so?"
Smith-"When his wife asks him to
water her flower bed he throws a
bucket Of water on his Newfoundland
dog and then has him stand in the mid.
die of the fower.bed and shake him
self."-Puck.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Both sides Of the Case.

She-'I can't imagine anything more
vulgar than the use of a $500 diamond
stud to adorn 81 negllgee shirt"
He-"Oh, don't know! it seems to
me the average woman who goes in
for $500 earrings uses them to orna.
ment a thirty.cent face. ."-Philadelphia
Press.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
Our u BUDGET
OF HUMoR.
A QuatrAIn.

Oh, that DER me some mighty force would
sweep
To stiAe cries when fretful babies weep;
Not only do they wall cen while in slum
Der wrapped,
But restlessly they cry out in my sleep.
New York Press.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
OFFICERS:

President, Chas c. Lancaster; 1st
Vice-President, Jas L. Tate; End Vice
President, Col. Robert L. Fleming; Bird
Vice-P President, A. E. Shoemaker; 4th
Vice-President, DR.. A. M. Ray; 9th Vice
President, Prof. Louis L. Hooper; Secre-
tary, DR.. j. w. Chapel; Treasurer,
Chas. r. Morgan; Sergeant-at- Arms,
Andrew j. Berga; Chairman Executive
Committee, Louis p, Shoemaker.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19

The Visltor-"And how is the prison
farep
The Convict-"Aw, it's too blamed
good. I'm gittin' so fat on it dat even
IL had er file couldn't squeeze me
way outer dat winderw-New York
Journal.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
ConaolInR ThouRht.

He-"Darling, have lost my posi-
ton"
She-"Never mind. dear. Think OF
how small your salary was."-Brook
lyn Life.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
BIOdesty.

"Leonidas," said Mr.. Meekton's wife,
why dent you arise and give that
lady seatT'
IL was thinking Of it, l am afraid
Of offending her. II insist on show
Ing her how | can hang onto a car
strap, she may take 1t for granted that
[ consider myself the better athlete.
simply because l am man."-Wash'
mgton Star. -....-. .-....-
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
BrightWOOd Avenue Citizens,
Association.
HeetinGs are Held the second FRI
day Evening In Each Month in
BFiRhtwOOd Hall.
OFFICERS:

President, Louis P. Shoemaker; 1st
Yice-President, Wilton j. Lambert; I'd
Vice-President, N. e. Robinson; az
Yioe-President, Thomas Blagden; 4tA
Viee-President, DIR. Henry Darling;
Secretary, John G. Keene; Treasurer,
N. e. Robinson.
p@- Total Membership about 200.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
when He Gets Them.

Fair Cycllst-"How many fish have
you hooked this day. Murphy?"
Murphy-"Whin 0Pve got the wan
Dim afther now an two more, Orll
have three beauties. Ladies' Field
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-19
SUBURBAN ASSOCIATIONS.
List Of Officers together With
Time and Place of r1eeting.
IN the ALTER OF THESE ASSOCIATIONS
THE FIRES ARE BURNING FOR ALL
THE PEOPLE OF The SUBURBS.
East End Suburban Citizens
Association.
Meetings are held the Ist Mon
day Evening in each month at
18th and II streets N. &c.
OFFICERS:
President, William II. Ernest Vice.
President, Hugh A. Kane; Secretary, j.
M. Wood; Treasurer, Aug. w. Stubener.
SOY Total membership about rs.
BrightWOOd Park Citizens
Association.
Meetings are held the Third
Tuesday Evening In each month
in Thomas Hall.
OFFICERS:
President, w. Nick. Clayton; Vice.
President, Chas. W. Parker; Secretary,
Frank j. Metcalf; Treasurer, w. s.
Detwiler.
e@-Total membership about 70
Citizens Northwest Suburban
Association.

Meetings are hold tho First Fri
day Evening in Each Month in
the Town Hall, Tenleytown, DC.