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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30
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Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

Sin Riiblbausbefibtr In Baltimore
bsbauptet, Muitern, bic neun SuE-e IN
Nihfsn geftedt bdtten, ipGren nn9
ailt, ct iolI einnsal cine ebrli9e @tz
iinnung betpeifen uno bos 3eus eiien..
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

Gin Narr miro auh nit bem Gtein
bes Meifen bDditens Geniterfdeiben
aertriimmerrl.
Wenn audi Der iunse Goulo ieinem
gaterlanbe ben Riiden febrt unS nGda
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trennt sr ii6 niht.
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bic mod setGbrliher iinb.
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

@Ipdenblumeals ls 8orte1lz'
fd3mud. - Wobl ipenig Stanoen
baben einen 10 boben Wertb gut 4us7
{dmiiduns BON @drten, parten nno
0ffentlihen 2lnlagen, nie seraoe ole
@lodenblume, (gampanula). Die
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adnsen CONNER iiber nit llnaabllaen
glpdenfDrmieen, teldartisen glltbsn
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orud berporruft. Sic iino pprthe'lz
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ihen 5eIspartien, an Waherlonten,
an Nbbdneen, als 8orpflansen Dor
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8aIfonen, 8eranoen, als 4mpelpflanz
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felten cine anoere Stouoenblume ge@
gen Die 3immerluft nioeritanbsfdhig
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unter leitnter 9ede frpitfret iiberaptnz
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Gtellen i'm 9arten auspflaraen poer
i'm SopFe tpeiter fultioiren, ie no9
oen beabiidtigten @ebrau9sopeden.
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

9aupIGBe fir Stallunz
aen. - Sci Ser Muspabl bes gau<
QrinMs fir einen StalI perfdnme
man nidt, oie oberen @rbIdidten
burh Bobrl0der Bis our eriten ipaherz
fiibrenben gdidt su unterfuden. gs
lit tpidtie. gu tpiifen, Oh 5piiaen
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mebr poer tpsnieer piberftanosfahise
e6iht lagsrt. SIT Der oberite gruno
bumoIer gooen, 10 mub fir oeifen
Qlbtrasung Gorge setrasen iperoen,
benn unter feinen llmitdnben 1T es
ifattbaft, cine gooenfdiht nit berz
tpeifen ober perfpeiunssfabigen @tofz
fen unter benz 5tanbuu liesen gu ldiz
len. Dasssen 1T es portbeilbaft, tpenn
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lid unburdlGifig iit, als gausrunb
fir Sen @tall oisnt; elm tboniser 9o<
SEN 1T atpar aud unourdIdEfis, aber
er 1augt oas Maifer elm, bdlt es fef,
ipoourA Der 5tall ourA beitdnoise
Werbanffung feuht unb unsefuno
miro. glnn iii antrbings gu beberten,
oaB nidt iiberall 8poen, tpie es fit
einen Gtan seforbert tperoen mub,
porbanoen 1T. Gs 1T buter mander>
orts nit Der 3uriAtuns beg 8obens
fir Die 3pede 0es @taabaues au
rehnen. Mir baben bereits barauf
binsepieIen. sbab bumofer 8oben bnrh
anbtren sriebt iper0en nub. Dor alien
Dingen ipirbe fih Die Infubr nnz
burdlGfiser Grofhi6ten in Der Mrt
empfeblen. bob oer Stat rinssum auf
elmer gsfpiffsn Grb0bnns i'm Werbaltz
nib ali oem iibrisen 9ofgeldnoe leSt.
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| Sfolirfdint smpftAlenspertb, bic aus
|. .eeifampftem 2sbln, 8etOn ober MspbdIi
bsffsbt. SOIdt SfOIirIAinten miiifen
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

~ Ht ptC D Nv Nv = At ut 49, - =
mer fiibl ait srbaIten itele man girz
fen ober 2inhen3speise in Elm Gsfdb
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man Elm Gtiid 3ipiebel auf basfelbe,
uno Die GIiesen iperoen es meioen.
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gefIehte ppn StubIen tanr
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den, tpenn man ben 5tubl iiber einen
WaTerauber itiir5t uno 10 Die giid=
feite Oes geflehtes nit fodenoem
Mafer iibereieBt.
ssIede in 2eber5effeln
lafTen fh febr leidt uno idnea entz
fernen. Man madt cine breiise
Miiduns aus @hlemnrfreibe unb
Bensin uno beitreidt ben 2eberheaug
bamit. Die MaiIe trodnet in tpenigen
Stunben, ippna4 man lie abbiirItet
unb bas 2eber NIT gitpeis einreibt.
Sell ppIirte MDbel lafen
fid fdnea in bunfle perlpanoeln,
tpenn man iie nit 3aHeler Braun
abert uno NIT gutem MDbellad iiberz
siebt. @eFrihene Saden 1peroen
burd @taub leidt arau ,lno ftumpf.
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fid Die @aden piele Sabre, fehen aus
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billieen unb oauerbaften Gitt bereiten.
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nenDl unb fnetet es 10 lange init
sdlemmtrsibs 5uiammen, Bis eine
feite, babel bo9 eeidmeioiee MafIe
entItebt. gbe man ben Gitt anfpenoet,
I6neioet man bas faule 6olo fort uno
lGbt ben Gegenitano gut oustrodne11,
bann reibt man bic Stellen mi! Sub
boSen0l ous, fiil1t ben &itt feit binein
unb ftreidt ibn nit 5ubboosnDl pies
Der elatt, um banah einige Sage 5ll
trodnen. 9luf bieie Deiie beiierte i'd
Dor 5 Bis 6 sSabren meinen aaden@
tiid, Ser fdon siemlid srobe ihao<
bafte @tsllsn aeiete, aus, uno Der 8itt
Bis beute unperdnoert fei. Wat
Narbe permiidt, eisnet fid oieie Mdfs
aua uoraiisli9 als Jubbooenfttt.
Usan fam ibn in feitperihlteBbaren
gle9bi9Ien ldnsere 3eit aufbspab@
rem.
9auplGBe fir Stallun@
aen. - Sci Der Muspabl oes gau~
arinbes fir einen Stall perfdnme
man nidt, oie oberen GrbIdidten
bur9 8pbrloder Biz 5ur eriten tpaher=
fiibrenben Gdiht sn unterfrden. es
lit pihtia, au tpi11en, oh 5pif4en
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

Inn BITE 3immer i'm 5Dm.
m er fiibl at srbalten itelle man 8irs
fen ober 2inbenatpeise in elm Gefdb
nit Waffer ins 3immer.
Der Deutsche beobachter. [volume] (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 1869-1911, 1910-06-30

perbiiten bob id
Gliesell auf bas Jleifh feben. less
man Elm 5tiid 3ipiebel auf basielbs
uno Die sylieaen iperoen es meioen.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Northeast Washington.

When the Northeast Washington Citi-
zens' Association was organized in 1892
the tracks Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad extended diagonally through the
city from Florida avenue and Tenth
street to c street and New Jersey ave
nue. northwest, thus interfering 10 such
an extent with the grades OF streets that
traffic was prevented. Many of the
grade crossings were veritabie death
traps. These conditions were a great
blight to that section of the city.
The association had the company place
gates. watchmen. and lights at all grade
crossings, and after considering the varl-
Gus plans for eliminating the crossings
it concluded that the viaduct was the
most practicable. A bill was drawn for
the elimination Of the crossing by this
method and was introduced in the Senate
by Senator Sherman. After eleven years
constant agitation legislation was enacted
providing for the elimination OF grade
crossings by the vladuct plan and the
erection OF Union Station.
Reclamation of Flats.
The association has always been per-
sistent and incessent in its efforts for the
reclamation Of the Anacostia Flats.
Among the earlier achievements was the
enactment of the law providing for gas
at 81 per 1000 cubic feet
The most recent achievement and one
in which the association had the able
support of sister associations. was the
enactment OF the law providing for the
extension of the lines of the Capital Trac-
ton Company into this section Of the
city, thus providing a cross-town line.
The officers of the association are
Evan H. Tucker, president; DR.. L. d.
Waters. first vice president; DR.. Starr
Parson, second vice president; S. sower-
butts, secretary; w. G. Lang. financial
secretary, and A. II. F. Holster, treas
urer.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18

7. Shoemaker Il has been the policy OF
the association 10 obtain the extension
and Improvement Of certain thorough
fares, notably Fourteenth and Sixteenth
streets. This association took up the
matters OF the extension of Fourteenth
street several years ago and actually Sc
cured almost all the land necessary for
the thoroughfare with but slight expense
10 the District government.
Successful in Projects.
Among some OF the things accomplished
by the association during the last few
years are: The dedication of the land
necessary for the extension OF Sixteenth
street north to the District line; dedica-
ton Of land necessary for the extension
OF Fourteenth street and the extension of
the car line along this street; approprla-
ton for sewer on east side. Of Rock Creek
leading TO the Brightwood section; appro-
priatton for grading and macadamizing
Sixteenth street TO Piney Branch road.
the construction Of the bridge across
Piney Branch at Sixteenth street; dedica-
ton OF land necessary for Rittenhouse
street: appropriation for macadamizing
Rittenhouse street; lighting of Shepherd
street, Military road, and many other
streets in this section.
Those who guide the affairs of the as
ISOLATION ara Louis p Shoemaker, presi-
dent; c. c. Lancaster, first vice presi-
dent; John Saul, second vice president;
Wilton J. Lambert, third vice president;
Charles W. Ray. secretary: William o.
Ray. treasurer; Daniel orc. Callaghan.
corresponding secretary; William NICK.
Clayton, chairman executive committee.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Other associations.

other associations which have been ac-
two In securing better conditions for their
respective localities are;
Takoma Park Citizens Association-J.
W. Dyre. president; w. w. Stockberger.
secretary.
Rhode Island Citizens Associations.
S. Symons, president; c. L. Mandel, sec
rotary.
Pinehurst Citizens Assocfation-W. Sta
pies. president. z. II. Mclaughlin. secre-
tary
suitland Citizens Association-Dr.
Charles NJ Emmons, president; G., ].
Hssse. secretary.
Washington Civic Center-Daniel Muir
ray. president; J. l.. NELL. secretary.
Washington Heights Citizens Associa-
tion-Charles d. Douglas. president; ].
J. Hampton. secretary.
Bennlng Citizens Association-W. H.
Richardson. president; G. L. Beck. sec
rotary.
Riddick. president; A. L. Canbin, secre-
tary
Brookland Citizens Assoeiation-John
sdePaul. president: l.. r. Wilson. secre-
tary
Burrville Citizens Assoclation-Rev. A.
c. Washington. president; James Fetch
err secretary.
University Heights Citizens Association
j. p. Burg. president; d. c. Cartley.
secretary.
Congress Heights Citizens Association
l.. D. Weeks. president; F. E. Butterfleld,
secretary,
Congress Heights Improvement Assocf-
ation-W w. Price. president: R. F.
Jones. secretary.
peanwood Citizens Association-Will-
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Southeast Washington.

Many of the improvements which mark
the southeast section of the city have
been brought about through the efforts
OF the Southeast Washington Citizens
Association. which was organized il
July, 1907
It's local field OF action Is bounded by
the Eastern Branch. East and South
Capitol streets. Among the many things
accomplished through the efforts OF the
association are the grading and paving
OF Ninth street from F TO Virginia ave-
nue. southeast. improvement of the gar
bags plant. installation OF watchmen at
dangerous street crossings. and the
lighting OF many streets
Sidewalks have been laid. police patrol
and fire service increased. and many
other improvements have been made
at the instigation OF the association.
Those who look after the official affairs
Of the organization are A. G. Herman,
president; H c. Emerieh, P. B. Ryon,
and A Johnson. IT.. vice presidents; z.
r. Brooks. secretary. and R. Bagby.
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Operating Corporate business.

At the Illinois Central car-fraud hear
ing the testimony showed a great deal
Of the padding of bills. Some Of the
bills were raised 1000 per cent over the
real price The padding covered a large
amount Of the purchases OF the company.
and this fraud business continued for
some time without detection. II is q
great surprise how so much fraud could
be perpetrated under the eyes OF the on
Gals of the company, says the Ohio state
Journal.
II leads one to question how widespread
may be this careless conduct OF corporate
business. And is any one in connection
with the corporation interested in these
unlawful gains? To what extent may
these contracts be padded In the Interest
OF those on the inside without the cor
poration's ever finding II OUT These are
important questions. since every citizen
is interested in every public utilitys con.
Quoting its business economically and
honestly. The claims upon the commu-
nifty IN the way OF rates and dividends
are largely dependent upon the care and
prudence with which a quasi-public con-
poration transacts its business.
The incident suggests an inquiry Of
wide seope-how far astray is public SEN
timent out Of which these frauds ema-
nate, and how may that sentiment be
| corrected which generates such frauds?
In these days, when We are so much
disturbed about the house fly and the
microbe, why may not we accord a little
Of that time 10 so instructing and excit-
ing public sentiment as TO eradicate all
these frauds?
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Chevy Chase.

The Citizens Association Of Chevy
Chase, D. c., was organized January IL.
1909, and it has been constantly at work
endeavoring 20 bring about better condi-
lions In that suburb.
Among the improvements brought about
through the influence of the association
are the betterment OF rural free delivery,
installation Of electric lights. better sani-
tary conditions, fire hydrants, laying OF
gas mains, sidewalks. water service, and
police and patrol service.
II obtained the building of an addition
TO the Chevy Chase Public School and
1000 feet for a playground. II had the
sewerage disposal plant removed from
the vicinity.
The officers are George B. 5udworth.
president; J. NJ. Williams. vice PRESIDENT;
J. ], Crane. treasurer and E. D. Ryerson,
secretary.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
PARlAH DOG IN TURKEY
COnStantnOple BaniSheS Them to Barren Island of the
MarmOra

now being transported TO one OF the IN
Inhabited islands in the Sea OF MarmoTa.
The capture Of the dogs in the streets
IS done by night by men who seize them
with iron t0ngs and cage them In wagons,
but in many cases the inhabitants have
opposed the dog Catchers, and il is said
that women have Waylaid and beaten
them, and set the dogs free. while they
were being driven 10 the inn"
Turk and the Dog.
The very latest reports from Constan-
tinople affirm that $1,000 dogs have already
been captured and transported 10 ths sea-
girt island where, under the charge OF
keepers, 10 prevent them from swimming
back 10 land, they have been left 10 in
terneCine war and starvation.
Unfortunately-for the dog-the Turk
has never learned the value Of his
canine associate as a beast OF burden.
Had friend Abdul considered the example
Of Belgium and Holland and Germany
and other OF the countries Of Europe,
where dogs have for centuries been train
ed 10 draw the carts OF commerce. 10
churn. 10 herd. and 10 perform many
other tasks, the pariahs OF Constantinorl 10
might have found a more honorable end
than slow death on a barren island.
Or they might. at least. have gone 20
war, like the trained dogs OF France and
Germany, which scout over the field
Of battle seeking for the wounded, and
bringing back to camp a cap or a weapon
TO show that they have found a fallen
soldier.
But Is cannot be gainsald that most nor
mai human beings would prefer TO see q
dog languish on a rocky islet rather than
ride about town close clasped in the
arms. and earessing the powdered cheek,
OF society dame.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
Prince George County.

Since its organization, IN 1903, this as
ISOLATION has conducted a determined
fight 10 maintain order and peace in that
section Of the District near the Maryland
line.
The most important work accomplished
by this association was the breaking I'D
Of the gambling dives in the vicinity OF
the District line and securing the passage
of bill by the Maryland legislature pro-
viding for the one-mile zone line. It re-
Gently broke up and frustrated the plans
Of gamblers who opened a pool room in
that section.
Railroad crossings, schools, roads, and
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18

Every traveller in Turkey knows the
Turkish dog, with his pointed nose, bushy
tail. his gray-red fur, and his generally
Wolf-like appearance. The descendant. II
is said, Of the haIf-wild dogs which fol-
lowed the invading Turkish hosts from
Asia Minor" Lalf-Wolves" they were
called by the historians Of the time.
For 400 years the dogs. protected by
the sentiment Of charity toward animals
imposed by the Koran. have increased
and multiplied. and by the general con-
sent OF the inhabitants OF the towns and
villages became licensed scavengers, dis
posing of the offal and refuse of the
streets, which, as IN most Eastern coun-
tries. are dumping ground.
1t was so in the Middle Ages in the
West; II is so in the unchanging East.
And thus the Turkish dog found a living
everywhere ranging far and wide for
food by night like q jackal Being IN
perseeuted, and, on the whole, treated
kindly. he lost long ago the ferocity of
his lupine ancestors. and became part
and parcel OF Turkish domestic life.
But now that the near East is awaken
ing 10 cleanliness and order, and West
ern municipal ideas are making their way
among the astonished Turks, II is begin
ming TO be understood that streets should
not be used as dustbins. and that offal
should be deposited elsewhere than in
the nearest gutter.
StarVe by Hundreds.
The effect Of this reform on the
thousands Of dogs who were born and
lived in the streets. gaining a preearious
living at the best. was that they began
to starve by hundreds and became 8
more serious nuisance than ever. The
municipalities, however. have found con-
siderable difficulty in carrying out their
intentions When it was proposed, long
ago, in the reign of Ahmed I. that the
dogs of Constantinople should be got rid
of lest they should help TO spread the
plague. the grand multi was consulted.
He ruled that as dogs have souls it was
unlawful TO destroy them.
At another time many of the dogs
were caught and marooned on an island.
but they swan back 10 the mainland
amid popular applause. Offers have been
made for the dogs. for the purpose Of
making gloves of their skins. The dogs,
having survived all these attempts at
determination are now face 20 face with
the new danger; but unless the munich
pality can override prejudice they are
likely TO survive this one also.
A dogs inn has been established al
Top Kapou. near the Seven Towers
thousands have been caught and lodged
there 10 die by hundreds. OF starvation
and overcrowding. The stencil of the
place contaminated the air, and the fam
HES living near. though by no means
particular in such matters. complained
bitterly of the nuisance, so the dogs are
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18

lights are matters that have been con-
stantly before the association, and much
has been accomplished along these lines
II has put forth It's efforts 20 secure the
extension Of water mains extending into
Benning and Kenilworth
The officers are Francis S. Carmody,
president; Richard F. Brown, vice presi-
dent; Howard L. Christman. secretary.
and Edward J. Willioite, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-18
WHAT THE CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS
DO FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

obtained an appropriation OF $4,000 for
better sewer facilities and an appropria-
ton for playground, 10 be used in con-
nection with the Petworth School.
Celebrates independence Day.
The notable Independence Day eele-
bration was Instituted by the association,
and so successful was the affair on July
Fourth last that the association is con-
sidering making it a permanent feature.
The purchase by the District of the
tract or land east OF Illinois avenue and
north Of Cpshur street for a public
park was taken up by the association.
The officers Of the association are ".
n. Cromwell. president; G. W. Stose, vice
president; J. I. Painter. treasurer; c. L
Gable, secretary.