CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY
Gearge Wright Tells of the World’s
Greatest Library.
Mr. Editor.—At the risk of be
ing somewhat tedious, but in the
hope that it may be of sufficient
interest to your readers to merit
a perusal by them, I shall say a
few things about the Congressional
Library.
This is said to be the finest li
brary building in the world. It is
situated 400 yards east of the Cap
itol. The building covers 3i» acres
of ground upon a beautiful site of
10 acres. In front is a pavilion in
which is a fountain, illustrating a
scene in the Temple of Neptune,
the mythological Ruler of the
Deep. The granite wall of the
terrace, against which the foun
tain is placed, contains three nich
es, in the spaudrels of which are
three Dolphins sculpured in relief
from models. In front of the
center niche Neptune is seated. A
figure of colossal size, he is ap
propriately represented as an old
man with long locks and flowing
beard. To either side is a figure
of Triton blowing a conch shell to
summon water deities to the throne
of their sovereign. On eather
side is a sea- mymph bestride an
infuriated sea-horse, his ears drawn
back and his fish-like tail writhing
with apparent anger because of a
jet of water being thrown against
his head from sea monsters in var
ious places in the basin. In all
there are seven of these. A snake
with his head above the surface
and two turtles are shown spitting
a stream of water on different
members of the group. A double
• flight of steps to either side of the
fountain leads up to a broad open
pavilion. Seeing the great bronze
doors, remarkably sculptured, we
pass from here into the Vestibule
and great Stair Case Hall, the
most striking features of which
are the magnificent stair-cases,
heavily paneled ceiling finished in
white and gold and sumptuous
decorations to be seen everywhere
and each teaching some immortal
truth or illustrating some useful
invention or the progress of man
kind, step by step.
The Library is built of granite
and finished on the inside through
out with marble of many colors
and from several countries. The
marble floor of different colors and
shapes is stuccoed with images or
or brass inlays. These are not only
ornamental but instructive and in
teresting. For instance one is a
representation of the sun, showing
the four cardinal points of the ■
compass and also coinciding with j
the main axis of the building.
From the Stair Case Hall one
passes under a beautiful domed
arch into the Reading Room.
There are domes and si mi I ary or
namented to the Vestibule, (Ele
vators are on either side for up or j
down.) The Reading Room is
nearly circular in shape and runs
up to the main, central dome. It
is sumptuously finished in mottled
12 Days Carnival
Will be given at Sulphur Rock, Independence
County, Arkansas, beginning August 20 and end
ing September I, 1910, for the purpose of discuss
ing, investigating and arranging for the future
development of the varied resources tributary to
Sulphur Rock, and to advertise the greatest flow
ing Artesian Sulphur Well in the South, together
with the other famous springs, where a twelve
days stay means a healthful recuperation. The
camping ground and water will be free to all.
All religious denominations, secret orders,
political parties, etc., will have an opportunity to
set forth their claims, which will be arranged for
in the daily program.
PROGRAM
1st Day.—Political Speaking by the Democrats and Republicans.
2nd Day—Religious Services by the Various Denominations.
3rd Day.—Masonic Day: Lectures, Speeches, etc.
4th Day.—Woodmen of the World Day.
5th Day.—Odd Fellows Day.
6th Day.—Temperance Day: Speeches and Demonstrations and
Children Will March With Banners.
7th Day.—Modern Woodmen Day.
8th Day.—Farmers Union Day.
9th Day.—Religious Services in the Morning; Temperance Speech
es by the Children in the Afternoon.
10th Day. Socialist Day.
11th Day.—American Yoeman Day.
12th Day.—General Good Time For All.
Daily program will be arranged to conform to
the above, with baseball and basketball every day
and merry-go-round, shows and other carnival
features too numerous to mention. Barbecued
meat, bread and coffee served on the ground. Bring
your hammock and sleep in the grove. No mos
quitos. For concessions, apply to
J. M. TRIMBLE, Sulphur Rock, Ark.
colored marble and gold—not
something colored yellow, but the
genuine article 23 carats fine. The
architecture and decorations are
magnificent. This room is in the
shape of an octagon and about 125
feet in diameter. From the floor
to where the ceiling converges to
form a great lantern in the dome
is 125 feet; and to the apex of the
domed ceiling is 160 feet. Extend
ing back from the eight sides of
the octagon are eight arches, back
of which are as many alcoves.
Through the large windows in
these latter comes most of the
light in the day. There are also
eight large colored panes of cres
sent shape near the Dome. These
ire more noticeable pecatise of
their artistic properties and from
the coat of arms of all the states
ind the date of their admission in
to the Union being painted there
on in beautiful colors.
It is all beautiful, instructive
md rich. The dome on the out
ride is also covered with gold-leaf.
The eight piers in the Reading
Room are constructed of marble
from Africa, and are of a dusky
red color, curiously mottled. They
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Keep Your Eye
on the Center
Our Fall goods will begin to arrive within the next
twenty days. As it is our desire to keep our stock
fresh at all times, we have placed a BARGAIN
COUNTER in the center of each of our store rooms.
We are going to place all odds and ends on these
counters.
We will have Slippers for everybody, Embroidery,
Laces, Summer Dry Goods, Ladies Novelties, Men’s
Hats, Pants, Clothing, Shirts, Glassware, etc.
We have not the space here to name all we will
place on these bargain counters, but if you are figur
ing on buying anything at all it will pay you to come
and see for yourself.
All the goods on these counters will be marked in
plain figures at one-third less than you can buy else
where in town. It will pay you to do your trading
for the next thirty days with us.
MOORE BROS. CO.
rest on bases of chocolate brown
marble from quarries in Tennessee.
The height of the piers is 44 feet.
The screen of arches, seperating
the alcoves from the Reading
Room proper, is built of marble
from Sienne, Italy, and is almost
every variety of yellow, from
cream color to a dark topaz. These
are erected upon a a circular base
of brown marble from Tennessee.
There is much more 1 could say
in a descriptive way of this room,
but I will desist for fear of tiring
the reader. The alcoves, behind
the serening, contain a collection
of 130,000 volumes of standard
books on all important subjects
convenient for reference. As an
additional convenience, winding
stair-cases connect the different
floors of the Alcoves.
I might go on to considerable
extent and describe the building
in toto or the different floors and
rooms ad infinitum, but to do so
would necessitate the extension of
this article be.vond the bounds of
the reader’s patience for descrip
tive architecture, and perhaps
would serve no useful purpose.
W hat is here said 1 believe will
?ive the reader a fair idea of
ihe grandeur aud splendor of the
juiding’s architectural beauty and
richness of its plenteous decora
-ions. I will add however that
-he Reading Room set apart for
senators and Represenatives is
mrnptuous beyond description.
As to the capacity of the Building
is a library, it has a floor space
>f eight acres; 45 miles of book
•helving with space for 2,200,000
•olumes, and ean be extended to
loid 4,000,000 volumes and accom
nodate 1000 readers at a time.
It now contaifts about 1,500,000
>ooks, 500,000 peices of music,
115.000 prints and manuscripts,
ind 90,000 maps.
The building is 470x1540 feet,
hree stories and basement. It
vas completed in 1*5)7 at a cost of
45.547.000 exclusive of the ground
vhich cost $585,000.
A Library was established in
800. Fourteen .years later it was
mrnod by the British. Jefferson’s
library was later added, but again
n 1851 fire did its destructive
vork and only 20,000 volumes re
named. The Library was kept in
he Capitol until removed to its
)resent home which is the admir
ation of all who see it.
For many years it has rapidly
ncreased. The Copyrig ht law re
quires a deposit of two copies pf
every book published or sold in the
United States.
Four hundred people are em
j ployed in the Library. The ex
I pense incurred in running it is
1500,000 annually. It is open to
the public from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m.
on secular days, the hours are
' fewer on Sundays and Holidays.
I board near the Library and
| spend much of my leisure time
there, pleasantly and profitably.
It is quite a satisfaction to rend
the original diaries and manu
scripts of Washington, Jefferson,
Braddock and numerous others.
In conclusion I will say, that
the Library is only one of many
places in Washington that I could
write about, if it would be of in
terest to your readers.
George Wright,
Washington, D. C.
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M U NIC IP A I, OFFICERS
Major, E. H. Williamson.
Recorder, Jas. B. Ketchem.
Treasnrer, H. E. Hawthorne.
Marshal, J. F. Morgan.
Aldermen.—J. H. Holderby, G. W.
Price, Pi. Pi. Allen, R. T. Magnessand
Dr. L. G. Poe.
CHURCHES
Christian church, services first and
fourth Sundays in each month at 11 a.
m. and 7:.»0 p. m. Rev. J.H. McDon
iel Pastor.
Baptist church, services second Sun
day at 11 a. m. and 7:3<> p. m., Satur
day before fourth Sunday at 7:3o p. rn.
fourth Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.
m. Rev. J. L. Brown, Pastor.
Methodist church, services at 11 a.
m., and 7:30p. m every Sunday. Sun
dao school lp a. m. Piwporth League
every Sunday afternoon at fi o’clock.
Prayer meeting Thursdays at 8 p. m.
Rev. Ira H. Russell, Pastor.
FRATERNITIES
Newark Lodge F. & A. M. No. 248
meets secend Saturday night. John
Austin W. M.; R. K. McHenry, Sec.
Newark Cutup 13745 M. W. A. meets
second and fourth Monday nights in
each month. F. C. Hoyt V. C.; O. P’.
Craig clerk.
Newark Camp W, O. W. No. 288
meets second and fourth Tuesday nights
in each month. Geo. W. Price, C. t\;
B. F. Adams, clerk.
Newark Grove W. C. No. 87 meets
first and third Tuesday nights. Mrs.
Robbie M. Drennen Guardian; Pi. W.
Mageess, Clerk.
Newark Lodge I. O. O. F No. 263
meets the first and third Wednesday
night. H. E. Hawthorne, N. G. Pil
bert Burt secretary.
Holly Camp No. 5706 R. N. of A.
meets second and fourth Wednesday
nights in each month. Mrs. Birdie
Holloway, Oracle; Mrs. A. L. Met 'lard
I recorder.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ft >R RKPRPiSKNTAT! VK
We are authorized to announce J. L.
Brown as a candidate for re-election
as Representative, subject to the will
of the people at the ensuing Septem
ber election.
Railroad Time Card,
WHITE RIVER BRANCH
Si. L. I. M. & S. Ry.
Trains pass Newark as follows;
GOING WK8T.
No. 210 (passenger). 7:43 a. in.
No. 2.‘J2 (passenger). ••.9:4.i p. m.
No. 24tj (mired).12:52 p, m.
GOING HAST.
No. 209 (passenger)..... 7:10 p. in.
No. 231 (passenger).5:747 a. in.
No 245 (mixed).9:05 a. m.
F. C. Hoyt, Agent.
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