The Washington herald., 1917-03-05

The government officials themselves
are, to put it that way, the principal
objects of interest to visitors. The pep
pie Of the country like to read about,
and see. the men who make their laws.
They like to read about how they rose
TO their positions in national life, and,
next, they like to see the places where
they work and where the business If
the government Is transacted.
In this respect Washington can az
ford them everything they want. Here
are the National Capital, all Of the de-
partments of the executive branch of
the government. all of the machinery
of the nation.
Here they can see the places where
their representatives work. where they
live. where their everyday life is. And
now at Inauguration, Is one Of the best
times to learn everything about the
workings Of the government and about
the men who guide the Ship Of State.
Practically all the department buildings
are open to visitors from 10 to 2 o'clock
daily, though several buildings are clos
ed now because of the war scare. The
apitol Is also open for inspection every
day.
Here is a list Of the places intimately
connected with the government which
every visitor should see:
The Capitol.
In the heart of the city. Covers IL
acres. Begun in 1T93 wings completed In
1911; central part finished in 1897; all COM
pIeted in 1859. Total height 307 IL feet
The rotunda. national statuary hall, Sen
ate Chamber. Hall of Representatives,
doors, paintings. and crypt are of great
est interest Armed Statue of Liberty on
come, 10 feet 6 inches in height; weighs
1855 pounds. 9 to 4:30.
Congregational Library.
Opposite the Capitol The finest library
in the world. Renaissance style, of
white granite Covers 1-2 acres. nearly.
Has 1000 windows; 8 stories high. Dome
1875 feet from the ground, is of copper.
covered with gold leaf Total cost OF
building more than $4,000 Contains
more than 100000 books. Interior decora-
tions, art and engraving collections.
reading room. music collections, are of
absorbing interest.
Congress ONCE Building.
DiagOnaIly f1anking the Capitol are the
Two buildings devoted to committee use
The House building contains 40 rooms,
the Senate building SO rooms. The latter
building is connected with the Capitol
with a subway provided with automobiles.
These buildings are of white marble. and
have been in use for two years. relieving
the congestion in the Capitol.
white House.
ON Pennsylvania avenue, near Sixteenth
street. Built of Virginia free stone, 10
feet long and Sc feet deep. Begun in
49, completed in 1893 The East. Blue.
Green. Red, and State dining rooms are
of intense interest. At the west end of
the grounds is the Presidents office build
ing. Paintings, china, and furnishings
should be seen.
The Treasury.
At the corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
and Fifteenth street. Length, 40 feet;
width, go feet Built of sandstone and
granite. with collonades of Ionic columns
designed after those of the temple of
Minerva at Athens. Open to visitors
from 8 to 2 The storing of at least $1O0,-
100000 and the handling of over H,ooo,OOo
every day are Of deepest interest. Vaults,
guards and the destruction of Cancelled
notes are to be seen.
State, War and Navy.
On Pennsylvania avenue, just west of
the White House. A four-storied granite
building with 500 rooms and two miles of
marble halls. Many relics Of notables,
models of warships, Declaration Of Inde-
pendence, are a few Of the treasures
found here. The State library, the Great
u,
and portraits and the uniforms worn at
different periods by American soldiers are
displayed about the halls from . until q
daily.
Patent Once.
This great building of classic design
stands between F and G streets, and eI-
tends from Seventh to Ninth streets
northwest. 1t is a branch Of the Depart
ment Of the Interior. Its records are
filled with joy and tragedy, with hope
and despair. and chronicle the supremacy
Of American inventiveness The old
museum that was once its great attrac-
tion has been discontinued. Many Of its
specimens may be seen in the National
Museum, open from until 40
Government Printing once.
The largest single printing establish
ment In the world 10 to be seen at North
Capitol and G streets, near the Union
Station. The figures that tell Of the
printing and bookmaking turned out an
nually by this government industry are
most fabulous. Visitors are taken
through the building at and 2:so and
the details Of this vast industry are
fully explained.
Warrington Barracks.
Well worth a visit. to see the War Col.
lege which is part Of the excellent
SSolOl WHICH ITalnS Ine Amer1can Otn-
Ger in his professional work Located
at the foot Of Four-and-a-Half street on
the Potomac River. The School Of Ma
ttonal Defense. and Engineers School of
APPLICATION, which gives a post-gradu-
ate course to honor graduates of West
Point. Is also here. The leading military
post in the United States.
Fish Commission.
This interesting exhibit of the Bureau
Of Fisheries, q branch Of the Department
of Commerce. Is to be seen in the Mall,
at Sixth and B streets southwest, tust
south OF Pennsylvania avenue The col
lection Of nsh and all that pertains to
sheir culture. the stocking of rivers and
lakes, are to be seen here and give an
excellent Idea Of this branch of con-
servation by the Federal government.
Open from 9 to A.
Warrington Monument.
Situated on the Mall. near Fourteenth
street. one and one-third miles from the
Capitol, and behind the White House,
An obelisk Of gneiss and New England
granite, faced with white marble, $50
feet, Is inches high, upon a base IS
feet square and "a feet square at the
top. Has Gtairway of 800 steps. Ascent
Is made also by an elevator running half