Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10

such a large framework is to afford
proper setting for two giant maps OF the
United States. made by the forest serv-
ice. to which constant reference will be
made
At the center OF the framework and
between the maps there will be a unique
arrangement for the display of iliustra-
tons. In the framework, at conveu-
lent height. will be a rectangular opening
mea surfing three by four feet. To At into
this opening large number OF hand
colored transparencies have been made.
The pictures closely accord with points
which will be made in various addresses.
and the appropriate transparency will he
led at the proper point in the talks.
The light for the transparency will come
from a window just In the rear Of the
made for changing the pictures with quite
as great ease and celebrity as Is possible in
the use of the stereopticon.
This method OF Illustration is believed
20 be entirely new In public meetings. and
it is not likely to be duplicated very often
because of the labor and Skill involved
I'm making the transparencies Originally
the transparencies are Photographic
Then the prints are colored by hand. and
are mounted I'm front OF ground glass TO
secure the proper lighting.
The two maps are the largest. far as
Is known. ever made by mechanical pro-
cess. Each measures twelve by sixteen
feet. and each is colored To graphically
show the various resources Of the country.
One of them is devoted to mineral re-
sources and the second TO ali other re-
sources Both the maps and the trans
parencies are SO elevated that the view
will not be INSTRUCTED by the speakers or
by the presiding officer VINO will occupy
the raised platform running along the
front of the framework.
Seating Arrangements.
The governors will occupy che seats Of
honor just in trent Of the Platform These
seats will be reserved for them. but an
the other conferees and delegates will ts
seated in the order OF their arrival at each
meeting The latter will be accommo-
dated with the chairs which are used at
White House musicals. but for the gov
ernors will be provided larger chairs. The
seats Will be arranged in semi-circular
form. with an aisle running east and west
through the center Of the room Pro-
vision will be made at the front Of the
room for limited number OF news.
paper and magazine writer's.
Attendance at the sessions will be care
fully restricted TO those connected with
the conference. II has come TO tho
knowledge of the White House that cour-
lists and others are planning to visit
Washington at the time of the confer
ence in order that they may visit the ses-
sions. But all such will be disappointed
The White House. except for the execu-
tive offices. will be entirely closed to WIS.,
itors during the three days OF the meet
ing, so tourists will not have even
the usual opportunity 10 see The build
ing This strict arrangement has been
necessitated by the limited capacity OF the
east room and by the great number Of re-
look lis that the governors and delegates.
together with cabinet ministers and
Justices OF the Supreme Court and MEM
bers of Congress will entirely I'LL the east
room. All entrances except the east gate
will be closed. and admission there viii be
upon the preservation of engraved cards.
with which governors and delegates have
been provided.
Three Social Functions.
Three social functions will mark con-
ference week. The first will be a dime
given Tuesday evening by President
Roosevelt At this dinner a Presfd snt OF
the United States VIII for the 9rst time
meet socially Che governors of practically
all the states and. territories At the
dinner President Roosevelt will also en-
tertain the justices of the Supreme Court.
Secretaries Wilson and Garfield of the
cabinet. whose departments are peculiar
ly concerned in the conference: the menu
bers OF the inland waterways commission
and the special guests-Wiiliam Jennings
Bryan. James j. Hill. Andrew Carnegie
and John Mitchell Former President
Cleveland who was invited. will proba bly,
be unable to attend because Of his recent
indisposition.
Mr.. Clifford Pinchot will give a recep-
ton Thursday evening at his residence.
1915 Rhode Island avenue. There the dele
gates, conferees, cabinet members chiefs
government bureaus Of
the press will have an opportunity TO meet
the governors and the members OF the in
la nd waterways commission.
Mrs. Roosevelt will give a garden party
Friday afternoon in the south grounds OF
the White House in honor Of the visiting
governors. All of the guests will be pre-
scented TO Mrs. Roosevelt. Music will h
furnished by the Marine Band