Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1895-03-21
THE HOSPITAL.
An Appeal TO Our Citizens IN Behah o.
This Much-Needed Institution.

1898, was passed, which provides for lIe
appropriation of SO, 500, as follows; That
s'the sum of ten thousand dollars, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to aid
in the erection and furnishing Of a suitable
hospital building for the medical and sur
gical care of sick and injured persons, IN
digent or otherwise, and without dlscrlulln-
alton in respect to religion, nationality or
color. and the iurther SUM VI
two thousand FIVE hundred dollars, or SO
much thereof as may be necessary, for the
fiscal year beginning the first OF june
1894. Provided: That no part OF the money
herein appropriated for building and iur-
nisbing shall become available until the
treasurer Of said institution shall have GER
titled, under oath, to the Auditor General
that the sum of FIVE thousand dollars, e1-
clusiys of the value of the ground, has
been subscribed and paid in cash into the
treasury of said institution, by private sub
| scription, for the purpose oil assisting ID
the erection and furnishing of said hospital
building; upon the filing of said certificate
1 the SUM OF i've luONSohN
sum herein appropriated to aid in the eree-
ton and furnishing shall become available;
and when the treasurer of said Institution
files a further certificate with the Auditor
| General, certifying that an additional sum
OF FIVE thousand dollars mas
been subscribed and paid in cash into the
treasury of said institution By private sub
| scrintion. then the balance 0i
the sum herein appropriated
shall be available.
| The foregoing IS an abstract OF the pro-
| visions of the act Of '93. 1t was the pur-
| pose of those primarily intrusted with the
management of this most meritorious en-
terprise to press it forward without delay
Indeed, it was fOndly hoped that ere now
| the Institution would be in full operation
ready to receive parents, both injured ana
diseased. Several causes have united III
producing delay The continued fard
times was the greatest of these. Then the
soldiers' monument was being agitated-
| It was a most worthy object and deserved
precedence. Then came the Young Men 2
Christian Association in search OF a home.
A young lad once turned his back "'' 'ae
land Of his birth-"the Sunny Sou.h"-
without a name or a habitaton, but ''in
search of both" as be expressed it. Heb af
long been known throughout the civilized
world as philanthropist and scholar.
His name was Frederick Douglass (now
dead.)
The Yonng Mems Christian Association
have, indeed, a name, bot, as yet, not a
permanent habitation. II is confidently
hoped it will soon have one. Even now
II has comfortable quarters, and its pros
poets for d more imposing rome are bright
indeed Time is not pressing it, while il
refuses to wait longer on the hospital en-.
terprise.
$4,000.
Ten thousand dollars is the sum we must
have before the first of June, or our enter
prise fails! Can we afford to let it fall
Surely not All are not equally favored
with this worlds goods! Few there are
however, who cannot give something We
should bear in mind that
..God has divided man into many
That they may help each other"
So said the Latin poet-Seneca.
Ten thousand dollars is a large sum tc
be raised in + short time. But 'in un'
ion there IL strength"
ALL ARE INTERESTED.
There is not fam iIy in Butler county
that is not interested in the establishment
of well. appointed hospital. There is mol
family in the county that may not need
the benefits of such an institution. Many
have had to go. elsewhere for treatment.
one dollar family would raise the neces-
sary funds!
| OUR APPEAL rs TO ALL.
When, during the progress O. the civil
war, the government was unable to effect
satisfactory loans abroad, it appealed 10
the country; it asked popular loan, loan
from the people, and nobly and patriot
cally did they respond!
Our appeal is to the people. 1t is to be
hoped they will respond freely and liber-
ally!
While we thus appeal to all. we look
hopefully to those who have been most
successful in business to do their share
with promptness There is wealth in our
county; much of it is in the hands Of liber-
al citizens.
Our railroad companies, our glass plant
l ub.,r, t..nu1a
oil producing people all, in fact, have an
interest in this enterprise, and doubtless,
will willingly help.
Our own poet but repeats the sentiment
of the past when she emphasizes the senti
ment of bene violence:
"Givo! M ihe morning that flows ont Of
Heaven!
Give as Toe waves when their chonnel 10
| Tivenl
Givel as the free air and sunshine is given!
Lavishly, utterly, joyfully give!
Not the waste drops of thy cup overflow
ing,
Not the faint sparks of thy hearth over
glowing,
Not pale bud from the June roses blow
ing,
Give as He gave thee. who gave thee to
live"
Arrangements are being made TO give
everyone desirous to assist in this benevo-
lent enterprise an opportunity to help.
God loveth cheerful giver"
We have deemed it well to issue this
brief statement and appeal in advance of
tho local convass, 80 that they can consid-
OF the matter carefnlIy-even prayeriully
If they will. Thus oach one will be the
better able to act promptly and rightly
As already iDtiInated, some can give their
81 900, SOME their $500, some $3.50, and
others their 300, &c, each one as the
Lord has bestowed upon him.
THos. ROBINSON, President.
| w. T. MECHLIEG, Secretary.
The Republican County Committee, of
Beaver Co at its late meeting, branche ed
out little and passed series of resolu-
tions, ono of which denounces the Woods