THE FORT WAYNE SESSION The Indiana State Medical Association will hold its annual session in Fort Wayne, Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30. The last time the Association met in Fort Wayne was in 1896, and during the fourteen years that have since elapsed many changes in the city and in the Association have taken place. The Association had 1,358 members when it met in Fort Wayne in 1896, and Fort Wayne had a population at that time estimated at 30,000. Now the Association has 2.546 members and Fort Wayne has a population of 65,000. The older members of the Association will remember that the last Fort Wayne session was the first session which in many years had been held away from Indianapolis, and it was freely predicted that migration would kill the Association. Instead of killing the Association the Fort Wayne session was a record breaker, and was the beginning of a growth in numbers and interest which has continued ever since. At that time the Fort Wayne Medical Society had a membership of 61, and it had the distinction of being one of the large and progressive medical societies of the state. It welcomed the State Association with a warmth of cordiality and wealth of hospitality which went far toward the creation of a closer union of medical men over the state, and the development of a greater field of usefulness of the Association through the increased interest and enthusiasm in scientific work which, migration seems to have stimulated. Now the Fort Wayne Medical Society, grown to a membership of 112 and still one of the largest, most active and most progressive societies in the state; again welcomes the Association and promises to repeat the performance of fourteen years ago by giving 'the visiting physicians a welcome that will do credit to a city noted for its generous hospitality. THE EARLY HISTORY OF FORT WAYNE Fort Wayne is the metropolis of northern Indiana, and is called 'the summit city" because it occupies the highest of the land in Indiana. Its elevation above sea level is 775 feet. Every Every schoolboy is familiar with the fact that Fort Wayne is situated at the junction of the St. Joseph and St. Mary rivers, which unite to form. the Maumee. He is also familiar with the fact that Fort Wayne is rich in aboriginal tradition A. P. BUCHMAN, Fort Wayne, Chairman Committee on Arrangements and enterprising LaSalle had passed through Ke-ki-on-ga on one of his expeditions to the Southwest. The military importance of the place was early recognized by both French and English, and each nation at different times in the eighteenth century, prior to the coming of Americans, had built forts and maintained garrisons, where now stands Fort Wayne. It was not, however, until 1794 that the Fort Wayne of to-day had its real beginning. In the fall of that year General An Anthony Hotel-Headquarters Indiana State Medical Association, Fort Wayne Session trials and dangers of the Indian wars incident to the conflict between the United States and Great Britain in 1812, and saw finally the power of the savages in the region broken forever. Then came the period of civic devolopment. About the fort had sprung up a considerable frontier village, and at the close of the war with Great Britain agricultural settlers began to occupy and cultivate the land. In 1822 Fort velopment that has made Fort Wayne one of the great railroad and manufacturing centers of the old Northwest. FORT WAYNE'S ACHIEVEMENTS The achievements of Fort Wayne, in commerce, in manufacture, in education, in religious affairs, in civic progress, in public improvements, and all things else that operate to fix her status as a prosperous and progressive city and a cultured and ambitious community, have been notable. The city proper covers nine square miles of territory. Its greatest distance north and south is three and one-half miles and from east to west three and one-quarter miles. Railways and Streets.-Fort Wayne has seven lines of steam railway and an equal number of electric interurban railways, all of which radiate in every direction from the city, and many miles of perfectly constructed and well operated city lines. There are fifty miles of well paved streets, of which over half is of asphalt and the balance vitrified brick. dener has added such artificial embellishments as contribute to convenience and enjoyment. An overflowing artesian well spouts a copious stream of pure water from a great depth., Splendid driveways, a bicycle and automobile speedway, abundant flowers, a wealth of shrubbery and numerous other beauties and attractiveness combine to make it as fine a breathing place as could be desired. Every portion of the city has a well kept recreation place, and it is worth noting that in Fort Wayne parks the pleasure of visitors is not marred by "keep off the grass" signs. Robison Park, a beautiful resort maintained by the street car company, is situated upon the St. Joseph River, seven miles north of the city. Elks' Club- -General Meetings (Fort Wayne Session) Will Be Held in This Building Parks.-There are located in different sections of the city eight beautiful parks for the recreation of Fort Wayne's people, and affording healthful playgrounds for its children. The largest of the city's parks, Swinney Park, contains fifty-one acres, and it is one of nature's choicest and best preserved spots. It is located upon the St. Mary's River, whose meandering course encloses it wholly upon two sides and partly upon a third. A large natural grove of stately forest trees affords a picnic ground of rare beauty and attractiveness, to which the art of the landscape gar It is reached by a double-track electric line over a singularly beautiful route, which for the most part follows the course of the river and is flanked on the other hand by the old canal. It is a beautiful tract of 240 acres, the larger part of which is wooded. All modern features of a summer resort are found there, including a large and perfectly appointed theater. It is a favorite resort not only of Fort Wayne residents but excursionists from all accessible points. Fort Wayne has taken up the playground movement in earnest and already there are several spacious playgrounds in various sections of the city, all equipped with appliances for the entertainment and amusement of the children, and properly safeguarded by attendants. Schools and Churches.-Fort Wayne has eighteen ward schools aside from the high and manual training school. It also has the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth, the Concordia College, the Bible Training School, the Art School, two business colleges, and numerous caring for from 1,300 to 1,500 medical and surgical cases yearly. The Hope Hospital has a capacity of 75 beds and cares for from 900 to 1,000 cases each year. A model training school for nurses is a part of the institution. The Lutheran Hospital is a new, entirely up-to-date, fireproof structure, with 100 beds and cares for from 900 to 1,000 patients each year. It maintains an excellent training school for nurses. St. Roche's Hospital, on a beautiful, healthy, high spot, of the most beautiful specimens of architecture in the country. The United States postoffice, the city hall, the high school building and the Carnegie Library are imposing, and examples of good architecture. The new nine-story Anthony Hotel is a monument to the enterprise of Fort Wayne citizens who own it, and it is rated as one of the best managed hotels between New York and Chicago. The new Scottish Rite Cathedral, the finest building in the world devoted exclusively to Scottish rite masonry, is beautiful in design throughout, and it, with the courthouse, the largest manufactory of hosiery in the United States; and the Fort Wayne Steel and Iron Mills, employing about 500 men and having a pay roll of over $40,000 per month. A large number of other business enterprises, each employing from 100 to 300 men, also add to the commercial activity. Clubs. The Commercial Club represents the associated business interests of the city, and it is also one of the social clubs of the city. It occupies a well appointed building. The Elks Club is also one of the social clubs of the city, where form two conspicuous "show places" of a city hospitality is dealt with a lavish hand. The new that boasts of many fine buildings. Some Large Commercial Enterprises.-Among the big business enterprises of Fort Wayne are the Pennsylvania Railroad, which disburses about $250,000 each month to over 3,000 men; the Bass Foundry and Machine Works, the largest car wheel manufactory in the world, employing from 1,200 to 1,500 men, and having a monthly pay roll of $70,000; the Fort Wayne Electric Works (General Electric Co.), employing 1,200 men and paying out in wages each month the sum of $75,000; the Fort Wayne Knitting Mills, Scottish Rite Cathedral partakes of many of the features of a club, and is constantly open to members of the order and their friends. FORT WAYNE'S WELCOME For this year's session of the Indiana State Medical Association Fort Wayne extends a cordial welcome to all the members of the Association and their friends, and nothing will be left undone which will add to the comfort, pleasure, and profit of all who attend. The scientific program is an interesting one, and the Committee on |