Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-19

story is not true Several states contrib
uted to the construction. The iron work
came from Chicago, the slate on the rooI
from Pennsylvania. the chandeliers, glooes,
bronze doors ard ratings from New York.
and the hardwood finishing from Mime
sofa. But nevertheless IL Is a building TOT
a young state to be proud of. 1t Is cruel
form In shape, 3S4 feet long, BIB feet at the
extreme width, and 102 feet high from tha
ground to the cornice. 1t contains alto
gether 100 rooms The basement is occu-
pied by offices and one OF the best mlnerai
museums in the country; the governor ana
other state officials occupy the first floor
while the two legislative halls, the supreme
court chamber and library, and the state
library occupy the second story ana part
of the third The hall of representatives
Is a fine room, 63x52 feet in size and IL
feet high; the senate chamber Is even
frer-64x31x42 feet. The library Is I'M
doubtedly the finest room In Colorado
67x5O feet in size. and AZ feet high. 1t has
shelves for - 600 volumes, and they are
about two-thirds filed with miscellaneous
works and public documents OF compare
lively little value. 1t is time the state ofil-
Gals were making a collection of publica-
lions concerning Colorado. Adjoining the
main library is law library, 4Sx32 in size,
with shelves for 1900 volumes and rooms
for the judges surrounding it
There is no guide book to Colorado and
none to Denver. Both are very much
needed by the thousands of strangers VINO
come out this way every year. There
should be a complete handbook to every
county in the state. There is plenty OF
printed material about the state; the rail-
way companies have issued an abundance
of attractive and expensive advertising
matter. and 1t is filled with interesting ana
valuable information concerning the min
eral and agricultural resources, the sum
mer resorts and the scenic attractions. But
1t Is more or less colored to suit the cir
cumstances. The Rock Island, Union Pa
cific, Denver and Rio Grande and Santa
Flo railroads have expended thousands OF
dollars In typographical displays. There has
been an extravagant rivalry In that re-
spect Some of the publications are unsur
passed as specimens of the printers art.
but the information Is often inaccurate,
ami scattering. and much o. it is contra
dlctory.
oMcial Handbook Needed.
Somebody should take the trouble to pre-
pare an official handbook. covering each OF
the counties, and setting forth without ex-
aggeration what home hunters land buyers
and travellers ought to know.
There are two organizations In Denver
for this purpose-the Chamber of Commerce.
which is composed of the leading business
building of its own. The secretary, Mr..
Arthur Williamson. devotes his entire time
to the work of the organization, and Is al
ways prepared to furnish information on
any subject concerning Denver and Colo
RADIO The principal work of the Chamber
of Commerce is bringing in and locating
new enterprises, and 1t has done great
deal In that direction.
The Colorado State Commercial Associa-
ton Is made up of representatives from all
the commercial bodies of the different cities
and counties. and recently held a conven-
ton at Colorado Springs. Its Headquarters
are In Denver, and Mr. Burns its secretary,
makes 1t his business to promote immigra-
ton. industry and trade and bring In the
labor that is most needed and wanted
farmers, miners, mechanics and others-and
to secure employment for them. ANY man
who wants to buy farm or desires en-
ployment in any of the trades or occupa-
lions should communicate with Mr. Burns
and ascertain from him where land is for
sale and the terms upon which ii can be
purchased, or where there Is q demand for
any kind of labor. His methods are admir-
able. He is in communication with local
organizations In every part of the state.
and when he wants to obtain employment
for a newcomer he knows where to apply.
The association is doing great deal of
advertising. and supports three lecturers.
who are travelling in different parts Of the
country with stereopticons and lantern
slidNs. telling of the attractions Of the
centennial state. and urging people to come
out here and share its blessings.