The Kusko times., 1932-06-25

DSAS hiO'-, PNICHo.e0 oI ~ SOSt A $305,0OO. This book, as you le. all, was the first book printed from moveable types in Europe and bears the date of 1454. Among the many people always visiting the library I have noticed classes of children from many cities. The first thing toward which their attention is directed is the Declaration of Independence, which is displayed in a conspicuous pace within a glass case and flooded with a yellow light to protect the writing. Stationedanear is guard to see that no one leans upOnsi the Ease, or in. any way does anything ito in- jure the priceless document. Numer- ous historical papers and pictures of the Revolutionary .,period and the Civil War are shown for one's educa- tion and enlightenment. can not but appreciate the advantage these children have for learning of the his- tory of their country and thinking what a live subject. it should be to them, surrounded on all sides. by evi- dences of what has made ourscountry. There they may read, in Lincoln's own handwriting, his original draft of the Gettysburg Speech. Half of it is written on piece of stationery headed "The Executive Mansion" and the rest of it is written son torn piece of foolscap paper. It must as sume a different significance than just some. thing that they @had ito commit at school. However, after ob- serving various groups, l must con- fess that consider our boys and girls of the North more alert and with great deal more ofsinitiative and appreciation. Someone said 1 was prejudiced, but l, think l am capable of passing an unbiased opin- ion.
 The rare book section of the Li- brary intrigued me, first on account of the difficulty of gaining an .en- trance to it, and, second, on account of the very priceless and rare books and manuscripts which it contains. 1t is heavily barred and screened and they vii unlock it and admit you only by presenting a card from some off, cial. After you enter, it is. again locked and you are requested to fill out uqesctionnaire. In due time you are finally given the book re- quested, and under.the eye of an at tendant you may, sit down at 8 desk and examine the book or manuscript thus, lahoriously. secured. With. the temperature at 104 degrees1this sum- mer, 1 found the Library with it's spacious rooms haven of refuge and enjoyment.
 Since Congress convened 1 have at- tended several sessions in 5sshoth houses. Twas present at the opening. of the House of Representatives when MT. Garner was elected Speaker and was surprised, as was everyone else attending for the first time, at the noise and confusion. The members were. all walking about, talking and aughing ,and paid no attention. at all to the vain requests of the chairman for order. It was even worse when MT. Garner took his seat, and l. think he .mustahave, worn out several gavels rapping for. order. It was my good fortune to attend one of the sessions of the Supreme Court before Oliver Wendell Holmes retired and I was glad to see the court in naction. The different museums and foreign build ings are always a source of interest and education, and there are unsual Opportunities offered this year on ac- count of the Bicentennial activities. The George Washington memorial services held in the HOuSo of ReDra-