Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-28
WHAT THEY WILL DO.
Work Ahead of the Allegheny Public Ii.
brary lCommIttee--As TO Mr.. Caruegie's
Ropresentntlve-Boolk Matters md Art

Work Ahead of the Allegheny Public Ii.
brary lCommIttee--As TO Mr.. Caruegie's
Ropresentntlve-Boolk Matters md Art
Works to be Considered.
Charles W. Dahlinger, ESQ.,, Chairman
of the Library Committee of Allegheny
Councils, was seen at his home in Allegheny
last evening and questioned as to the prob
able business of the initial meeting of the
committee this evening. He modestly dis
claimed any intention Of speaking for the
committee, but said that he had OF course
devoted considerable thought to the matter
personally. He thought resolution ought
to be passed requesting Mr.. Carnegie to
designate his representative on the commit
tee. He was asked if it was not supposed
that Mr.. John Walker would be Mr.. Car
negie's choice and replied that he hoped SO,
as Mr.. Walker was much interested in book
matters and art.
Mr.. Dahlinger stated that an ordinance
should be referred to Councils turning over
to the Library Committee the SIS, 900 appro-
priated by Councils, and that the committee
would undoubtedly set apart meeting for
the election of a librarian and his assistant,
beside expressing views upon the best
methods of procedure. Further discussing
the subject Mr.. Dahlinger said:
All the members of the committee including
myself. have profited by the newspaper discus
sions which have been in progress, and think
which will arise. The selection of librarian "a
home man preferably means much for our
success. He should be experienced and
because of the large German popula.
tion In Allegheny. and the fact that
many textbooks are in that language. He
should be close to the people and know what
shelves with obsolete works. There is hard
work to be done and we want an energetic
man who will make the library his lIfe-work.
There might be something in the plan of choos-
ing subcommittee in conjunction with the
librarian to visit public Libraries in Boston,
New York and Baltimore and the Corcoran
Art Gallery in Washington. think that con-
numerous as soon as we are ready to receive
them. Scientific and learned civilians should
feel free to communicate with the committee
and offer suggestions.
The committee has no money to buy pictures
for the art gallery, and doubt if Councils
could rightly appropriate money for that pur-
pose What should be done is to call upon our
artists for pictures and help in securing works
of art. know Of 81, 600 painting by an artist
of international reputation which is to be given
to the art gallery. l have no doubt that many
Of our wealthy citizens will come forward and
enrich the art gallery. That there are fine pic
lures in our two cities Is indispueed. and we
hope that generosity will serve to give the space
tenants of artistic character. In the fall it is
hoped to commence lectures in the assembly
room on scientific matters, manufactures and
lighter subjects, such as the delineation stand
ard novel character. 1 am certain that the
pu bile will have cause to complain of the
manner in which the library will be handled by
the new committee.
James S. Young, Esq, President of the
Allegheny Board of School Controllers,
states in positive terms that the present free
library in Allegheny will not be transferred
to the new Library Committee. The failure
to secure representation on the committee
has led to this determination by the board.