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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Riley Bingham, the merchant
prince of Quapaw, was q Baxter
Syringe visitor ON Monday of this
week
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Work on the big dam at Lowell 10
progressing very rapidly now We
do not know enough about such
matters to give a good description
of the proposed big dam and water
power, and do not propose to try,
but we will say that the dam will be
one of the biggest things in the
whole country when completed.
Electricity to the amount OF o,oOO
horse power will be generated, and
this electricity will be sold forcom-
mercial purposes. There will be
eight big double turbine wheels to
furnish the power, and the power
plant and generating room will be
located on top of the dam in the
center of the river. The plant will
be constructed of concrete ana
iron, and will be covered with tile
roof. At the present time about
three hundred men are at work on
the dam and about fifty teams are
kept busy hauling. The daily ex-
pense for labor alone is about $i4O0.
The company will also build a dam
like the Lowell dam at the state
line, Just south of the reunion
prounds. A deal has been closed
with Mr.. Henshaw for the rights
,naraaaarv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Montee of Kan.
sas City spent Saturday in this city,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Eaater.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Mise Nell Williams of the Baxter
Springs public schools is candid.
ate for the Democratic and Popu-
list nomination for county superin.
tendent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

The Baxter Syringe public schools
opened Monday with good attend.
apce.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Mrs. C. &. Parker of Shreveport,
La, arrived here Wednesday to vie-
Il her father. DR.. r. B. English
Mrs. Parker is accompanied by her
little daughter, Helen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
Rye at Gould & Casters.
DIR. English. Phone 1s9.

We want two bushels Of nice
smooth potatoes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

The Vincent C. L. S. C. will hold
an adjourned meeting at the libra.
ry Friday afternoon, Sept. l6. at 3
O'Clock, for the purpose of hearing
the report of the committee on the
revision of the constitution. A full
attendance of the members is de-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

I'M. Cooper and c. A. Childs re-
turned Friday evening from a fish
ing trip down to Horse creek. They
captured sixty or more fine bass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
Aiaa nellie Williams

Miss Nellie Williams, who as-
pires to the Office of county super
intendent, is well qualified for the
position, and II she receives the
nomination we believe she will be
elected.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Misses Amelia Bischofsberger
and Lue English visited friends in
Joplin this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
nPsters who are addict

Some young gsters who are addict
ed to the habit of throwing stones
are about to get into serious trou-
BILE. Two or three windows have
been broken, and there is going TO
be something doing if stone throw
ing isn't stopped.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

A movement has been started to
get a big Touring mill here. The
scheme is a good one, and should
be pushed along.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
Rye at Gould & Casters.

A. w. Abrams and sons are TAX
inc In the World's Fair this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Died, on Monday, Sept. IL, 1904, OF
spinal disease, Johnny Carlton, son
of George and Norah Carlton. Lit
tie Johnny was i'll only a few days,
when he fell asleep in Jesus, till the
resurrection morn, when the son OF
righteousness shall rise with heal
ing in His wings, and all the dead
shall hear His voice and come forth
from the grave. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday by Rev
DeMose.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Mrs. r. o. Thomas sustained o
fracture and dislocation OF the left
arm Wednesday morning, caused
by falling down stairs. DIR. K. b.
English set matters Alright.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

A library reception will be held
on Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der q, at the home of Mrs. Hattie
Smith. Everybody invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

A good secondhand phaeton for
sale cheap for cash. Apply to
DANIELS & PLUME
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Capital Cylinder oil, golden ma
chine oil and black oil ut
Moppow. DRUG Cos.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Mrs. ]. R. Kuhn of Webb City vis'
tied in THE city Sunday and Mon
dav.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

Capital Cylinder oil, golden ma
chine oil and black oil at
MoRRow.CARNEY DRUG Cos.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15

The highest grades OF lubricat
ing oils at
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
PUBLIC AUCTION.

Twill sell on Saturday, Sept.
II, at 2 p. m. all my household
goods and a buggy at public
auction at my home one block
east Of Haskett's store.
Terms cash.
w. A. SCOTT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-09-15
w. A. SCOTT.

The Hibbard case has been set
for trial on September Is, at Galena.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

The history O the Perth Amboy Pub
lie Library is of more than ordinary
interest, being a tale of perseverance
and Encouragement of public spirit
and of the need of such an institution
in this city. The question of a pub
lie library was agitated more than
twenty years ago; and in 1883 it was
established through the efforts of an
association of public spirited women,
foremost among whom was Miss
Annie Rea Bower, sister-in-law Of
Mr.. William II. Hesser, TO whose ef-
forts much credit for securing the do
nation from Andrew Carnegie for the
present handsome building, is due
Miss Bower was for several years the
natron Of the Ministers Home.
The library was maintained under
Management of these ladies for eight
Years, being situated in the building
1t the northwest corner of Smith and
Rector streets. Miss Margaret Hart
vas librarian in which position she
remained until a short time before the
opening of the new Carnegie Library.
1t was decided to establish
, free library in this CITY, under the
state law, by the vote of the people
1t the spring election in 1896. Ed
mard w. Barnes, who was Mayor Of
nc city at that time, appointed tc
,erve on the library board the follow
NC gentlemen: Frank B. Morris, Ed
ward r, Pierce, William II. Hesser
Bloomfield ]. Miller and James
irowney. MI. Miller was elected
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

was reported. In May of this yeal
the Rev. Father Stephen Szymanowski
offered to purchase the Hall property.
The location had long since become
undesirable for the purpose originally
intended aud the land was sold to
Father Szymanowski for the purchase
price, $4,000. He paid $500 in
cash, as the governors had done, and
he assumed the mortgage. The
money was then placed in bank al
3 per cent. interest.
Then dawned dark days for the
hospital. Interest Jagged completely
and the admirable and praiseworthy
efforts seemed to have been aband-
oned. Not meeting was held during
the remainder of the year 1898, nor
in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897 and the
first eight months of 1898.
During this period, lasting more
than five years, the city was growing
at a rapid rate. New industries and
factories were being established, null
tiplying the number of workmen and
frequency of accidents, many of them
serious. The increased need of a
hospital became too evident to require
argument. In case of a serious acct
dent, there was no place to take
the unfortunate man for treatment
except to Newark or Bethlehem. The
long journey entailed much more
unnecessary suffering and often lives
might have been saved had there
been a hospital, however humble, in
this city.
In September of 1898, however,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

the success of the plans for a hospital
was largely due.
Mr.. Harrington read a statement of
the finances, showing that there was
then at the command of the Associa-
ton, more than $1,000.
The building was opened less than
a year from that date. All first there
were but two nurses with an assisting
probationer. The first mltron, Miss
Sarah Clark, was succeeded by Miss
Beatrice Bamber, the present in
cumbent. The number of nurses has
since been considerably increased
AT the annual meeting of the Hos
pital Association held March 9Th, the
reports were all very favorable. The
associ ltion started with $3.50 on
hand.
The president Of the Board Of
Governors is South X. Harrington.
The vicc-plcsidcnts are, first George
J. Harcy: second, Henry w. Jones;
treasurer, Adrian Lyon; secretary, Sid
ney RiGdlestoliGer.
The managing committee is com
posed of Henry ". Jones, George J..
%llaney, Thomas Kcdhing, Samuel &.
Garrison and Jacob Kreiclshclmcr.
On the finance committee are George
u. Runyon, \. Grcenbaum and !. b
T>oomcy. The medical staff of the
hospital is composed OF the following
local physicians: ]. G.. Wilson, +. {.
Henry, c. w. Tyrcll, w. f. Ramsay,
IL Lund and +. W. kitchel, -. D..
The consulting staff contains DR..
III, OF Newark; Alexander Lambut.
Wendell c. Philips, J.. Arthur Boot.
and Edgar S. Thompson.
The institution is now on 4 firm
footing from every point Of view. The
many factories l,crcabouts contribute
regularly, as do the members Of the
association. The Ladies' Auxiliary is
doing a grand work, as are a number
of other people in the city.
Over 800 patients we're cared for at
the hospital in the past two years, and
the institution fills one of the greatest
needs of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
,kSEnoAgSt~s AStsAasaA

mitted to do so by a%ffixing their
signatures to the constitution. The
ladies' worked %zealously for the hos
pital fer about two years and then
interest seems to have Jagged.
On March 5th, 1850, the treasurer
of the hospital association reported
that there was a balance in the treas
ury of $1SI.37. Efforts to persuade
the officials of the Pennsylvania ana
New Jersey Central railroads to CON
tribute 10 the support of the hospital
movement, at this time, proved I'M
successful. The managing COM
mittee was authorized to prepare a
plan for starting the hospital.
In April of this year an offer was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

through the efforts of Mrs. w. Scot
Hall. At the annual meeting held
in march, 1891, President Morris,
in his annual report, took a rather
dubious view of the prospects Tor a
successful carrying-out of the venture
which had already gone SO far. He
tended his resignation and f. w.
Barnes was elected to succeed him.
The Ladies Auxiliary had Taxed its
diligence and finally all interest in
the project ceased, as far as the
ladies were concerned. The associa-
ton, too, gradually lost heart and not
a meeting was held during the year
1892. At the annual meeting in
March 1893, a balance of $Io6o.49
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

president, Mr.. Morris treasurer, and
Mr.. Hesscr, secretary. The library
and reading rooms were on the second
floor of the Kitchel Building on High
street. About two years after its APP
pointment, the hoard lost n of its
members, through the death of Mr..
Morris. The question of securing
larger and more suitable quarters was
preached by Rev. S.. Szymanowski,
who was chosen to succeed Mr.. Morris
Mr.. Hesscr limited that he might
make some effort to obtain a donation
sufficient to build a library building,
and it occurred to him a short time
after, that it might be a feasible plan
to ask for a gift Of an appropriate
amount.
1t was just about this time that
Andrew Carnegie was giving away
the largest amounts for the founding
OF Carnegie libraries throughout this
part Of the country. Mr.. Hcsscr vrctc
to the well known philanthropliist ard
received Il favorable reply. The
Perth Amboy Public Library was the
first one in the State of New Jersey
to be granted 4 donation by Mr..
Clrncgic. The donor offered 10 give
to this city the Sum of $4,000 pro
v!d.d the lot be furnished and $4,000
per year be appropriated to maintain
the Institution. Nh. !. { Mccoy, o.
the Raritn { ppcl Works. was lntci
est ID in the prsj.tL rs some difficult,
had been II united in procuring
site. Several were under considcra
ton. Mr.. McCy immediately
p,umi5rl T., present the ground 70,
the bGi la lie, in tmn, aroused
the interested Mr. Adolph Lcwisohn
Of L.Mii I'm Brothers, the owners OF
the copper works, and a check fol
$1,000 was The result. These gift
we're announced by Mr.. l~lesser at !
meeting Of the board, coming rs Il
delightful surprise TO the people of this
city.
The Board Of Aldermen were APP
pealed to, as in order for Mr.. Car
negic's gift to become available, it was
necessary for the annual appropria-
ton for the maintenance of the library
TO be increased to $4,000. 1t was found
that accordiae to the State law,thcCit y
c ouncil cot not increase the yearly
a llotment. Judge Adrian Lyon, who
W as assemblyman at that time, made
earnest efforts, which were finally sue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
qfsSiirst Gi5rary to Be Built By
HndrosO Carnegie in NeD Jersey

c%essful, to have the law amended.
The board was thus authorized to ap
propriate the required amount, which
was done, and the gift formally ac.
cepted.
The plans for the structure were
drawn by architect Howard Greenley.
When accepted, the contract for the
erection of the building was awarded
to Donehue & Leavy of this city.
About a year ago, Miss Nathalie
Winser, become librarian, and Miss
Maud Sofeld, assistant, Several
months ago, Miss Winser was
succeeded by Miss Katherine Multi
gan. Miss Emma Fraser is the pres
ent assistant librarian, Miss Sofeld
having resigned.
The new library was opened to the
public, Wednesday December Q, DR.. II.
G. Mendenhall, then pastor Of theFirst
Presbyterian church, being the first
person to take a book from the build
ing Since the opening the number
Of subscribers has undergone a con
siderable increase.
The library is situated in Jefferson
street, near Madison venue The
new building contains, on the ground
floor, a spacious entrance-room, a
reading-room, children's room, semi.
circular hall containing the book racks
l board room and librarians office
The desk of the librarian is in the
center of the entrance hall. The
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

woodwork is of dark green and the
furniture of Flemish oak. The cell
ings are green the walls of a buff
color. The lighting throughout is by
electricity, the facilities being excel
lent.
The large semi-circular room at the
real contains eight tiers each holding
400 or 500 books. The apartment
receives ample light at night from
four large globes suspended by gilded
chains. The racks can be raised OF
lowered to hold books of any size.
There is a small lecture hall down
stairs, as yet unfinished. 1t has a
stage with s~idelights. 1t is hoped to,
have free lectures in this room as soon
as the financial conditions warrant
such an expenditure.
In the basement is also situated a
work room and a store room. Facil-
tiles for repairs have been provided
The members of the library board
at the present tiele are DIR. Francis
w. Kitchel, president; Charles Snedek-
or, treasurer; OSWALD Speir, William
p. Bradley, Mayor Charles K. Seaman
and City Superintendent of Schools
S. + Shull,th last two being members
ex-oficio. In building the new build
ing, the entire donation of $4,000
was used with the exception of $50 rs,
showing a nicely of calculation on the
part of the board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14
First Electric Railuay Was
Operated at Nenlo Pork

In 1882 through the intervention Of
=" a friend at court" and entirely un-
e%xpectedly to myself | was invited to
,ake charge by the manager, Of the
building of an experimental electric
abroad nearly three miles long al
Menlo Park-cnding at the road from
Mc,uchen to Oak Tree.
The road had been laid ont to run
IN curves and through cuts and over
r~rcstles and bridges, %pnrposely. II
was of three feet gauge. The ties
were of spruce and half 4 yard of
each end had been immersed in a
boiling rcsinous mixture to insulate
them
Jared paper was laid on each tic
and turned up over the hange Of the
rail and a small iron plate that had
been japanned was laid between the
spike and the paper on the rail.
The rails were filed to a brightness
on the ends where the fsh-plates came
in contact and that part nickle plated
to carry the current-also on the out
side Il short bar of copper a placed
above and one below the bolts and
behind the ~fish-plates. These were
acknowledgement by two stout ON
.inuous copper wires to carry the
electric current.
The rails were afterward taken up
and coated with Japan varnish and
baked in a furnace oven.
The road was operated by the cur
rent running along one rail and which
could not return unless it passed
through the motor by the wheels so
that ALL the wheels on one side were
insulated by a circular disc of wood
between axle and traction.
OF course this electric road was not
operated by trolley and pole. AT
hat time the only trolley known was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

the Ladies Auxiliary again became
aroused to the need Of a hospita.
here. They held a meeting ano
decided to advertisesfor a small build.
ing for occupancy as a temporary
hospital. The governors seemed tc
feel the new impulse and a call was
issued for a meeting to be held DC.
tober Goth. Doubt existed as to the
legal status of the board, because
of the long period of idleness and
the non-payment of dues. 1t was de-
cided to ascertain the exact standing
of the organization.
This matter hung fire for a year,
and in October 1899 a mass meeting
was held, the Governors and Ladies
Auxiliary being present. The women
Of the scandinavian churches Of the
city we're Interested in the scheme and
they Organized to render aid. Soon,
fairs, concerts, plays, lectures, teas,
excursions and other means OF raising
money were adopted and the fund re-
ceived 4 decided lift.
The year 1900 opened with pros
poets OF renewed activity. Rc-organiz-
alton in both the Board Of Governors
md the Ladies Auxiliary vas effected
New officers we're elected rs follows
ia the Board of Governors: president,
South X. harrington; FIRST vice preSi-
lent, T.. w. Barnes; second vlcc-prcai-
ient, !. A Green; treasurer, Adrian
Lyon; secretary, ]. l. Kcamy. The
rev officers in the Auxiliary wetc.
president. Mrs. George d. Rinyol
vicc-prcsidents, Mrs. George w. Tyr
rcll, Mrs. Henry Dillon and Miss Emily
X. Paterson; treasurer, Mrs, James s.
Wight; secretary, Mrs Clayton w
Sheath.
Locations for Il site were now looked
for. At a meeting Of the governors
in September, 1900, an olfer was re
ceivcd, from Cortlandt Parker, OF
eight lots for the hospital as a gift and
eight more, in the real Of the others,
at sIoo apiece. The offer was accept
ed. The Board was notified hat the
Scandinavian Ladies had collected
$1,000, and had more coming. A,
balance a reported by the treasurer
Of the board Of s3,264,65 1t was also
stated that during the preceding nine
months the Ladies' Auxiliary had
raised $4,000.
On October and, 1900, plans for a
building were submitted by four archi-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

Whenever a new hand went TO
work on lidison's first road he was
cautioned to be careful about allowing
his shovel to touch the rail if he had
his hand in contact with the steel
" strap (Which holds on the blade)
but when he forgot and received a
shock he would always sling the
shovel as far as he could, regardless
Of the others, jump upward grasping
his elbow and call the name of our
Saviour with great JUNCTION andla
eranCc.
The only public road that the track
crossed was at Dark Lane. When a
horse put his front foot down on one
rail while his hind II was on the
other he would jerk the hind fetlock
up TO his body in imitation Of string
halt while his driver called on the
name of "Gawd' with vain repetition
declaring he would have the track
torn up Immediately.
Despite the powers Of the current,
| saw Professor Henry once stoop i'll
front of the motor and short circuit
the current through his body with APP
parent %impunity. Although he died
within three months | do not think
there was any connection of the incl
dents.
When the japanned rails were
" baked they were suspended from
rods across the oven so only a few
could be put in at a time. Finding
this would take three months and (65)
tons of coal, | planned some cheap
sheet iron racks to hold the oven
full and save two thirds of time and
expense. AS | was about TO leave |
handed the design on paper 10 a rela-
tive of Mr., Edison by marriage who
being an important wood-butcher
made them Of wood and filled the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-14

used by DR.. Seimens of Berlin.
Prussia who used a small motor on
a very heavy wire overhead that would
remind one of a dog leading a blind
man. A similar principle was after
ward used to pull boats on an expert
mental two miles on the Erie canal
near Buffalo. Although this was said
to be a success in every way have
never heard of its practical adoption
yet this experiment is some ten
wears old or more. Sial CO
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