The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-06-25
LIVE TOPICS ABOUT TOWN.


An enormous map of the world has been
placed in the War Room at tho White
House for the, use of the President and
the corps OF office assistants. The map
was prepared by the Coast and GeOdetic
Survey and contains all geographical in
formation Of a general character Every
mile of territory, even to the smallest and
most obscure island, is so marked as to
indicate the sovereignty TO which it is
subject, together with complete informa-
ton as 10 area and population. The map
also shows every ocean cable used in the
world and all coaling stations and docks
where vessels may be repaired.
The newly furnished and ventilated
Hall of the House Of Representatives viii
have brilliant red carpet when Congress
meets in December. Representative Can
non Of illinois is responsible for the scar
let floor covering He and Representative
Richardson of Tennessee were the two
leading members of the committee ap-
pointed to furnish the House. Mr.. Rich
ardson had in view a handsome green
carpet, but Fir. Cannon could not get the
idea of a bright red one out of his heed.
He stuck to it, and eventually had his
way. Mr.. Cannon's committee room at
the Capitol resembles a furniture store
more than anything else. It is piled high
with samples of chairs, desks, carpets,
and other furnishings sent in by many
competitors who desired tc obtain the
contracts. A new desk has been decided
upon by the committee, and it is believed
that every member will be pleased with
this, as it is a big Improvement on the old
one. It viii be made Of mahogany, and
will have many up-to-date features. The
chairs will also be of rahcgany and will
be far more comfortable than the old
Comeback affairs used for years
Probably the queerest consignment ever
brought into this city by railroad COM
pany was received here Monday, when
the Atlantic Coast Line agent at the
Pennsylvania station checked of a box
addressed to the Academy of Natural Sci
ence which was shipped at small sta
ton in South Carolina. The box was COW
cred with gauze and marked -Four Hun
dred Mosquitoes" The insects arrived
here in good health and spirits and none
the worse for the journey from South
Carolina where they were captured. They
were delivered to the Academy of Nat
uraI Science and the freight man heaved
a sigh of relief as he turned the box over
The officials of the academy intend to
use the mosquitoes in solving the problem
as to whether malaria and diseases are
transmitted by the mosquito and the sur
est means for the eradication of the in
sect At last reports the mosquitoes had
been fed and were not making any siren
Gus efforts to escape. As the box IS
strong one, it is announced that there Is
little need for worry. as the ferocious in
sects are carefully guarded.
Senator Clark OF Montana has complet-
ed arrangements for the erection of one
Of the finest apartment houses in the
United States in this city The structure
viii be located on the site of the old
Stewart Castle, facing Dupont Circle
Senator Hanna, it is said, among others.
has engaged apartments
A month ago, an order was issued by
the Postmaster General permitting letter
carriers to wear shirt waists when max
ing their rounds during the hot summer
months AS d result OF this order the Of
fee of the General Superintendent Of
Free Delivery in the new Postofffce build
ing, resembles a clothing store more than
a place for the transaction OF official
business. The Office is piled high with
shirt waists OF every style and texture
and Of every make The list includes the
plain servieeable affairs of coarse material
and the plaItedi brass buttoned. smoothly
finished garment OF soft flannel. Tables,
chairs, desks. and shelves are covered
with shirt waists and every foot Of space
- occupied. In addition to this. many of
ne clothing makers who desire the con
tracts have sent in dummies like those
which stand in front Of stores These are
fitted up with complete letter carriers
outfits