What to see in America . The Nations Capital 143 gradually thin to eighteen inches at the top. The immen-sity of the monument is only fully appreciated when onestands right atits base, but it isseen to best ad-vantage from anadjacent islandpark. Summer heatand winter bleak-ness detract fromthe charm of thecity, and theideal months fora visit are MayWashington has. A Washington Canal and October. Of all American citiesthe largest negro population — about100,000, but New York and New Orleans are close are the vast structures necessary for carryingon the nations business. On th
What to see in America . The Nations Capital 143 gradually thin to eighteen inches at the top. The immen-sity of the monument is only fully appreciated when onestands right atits base, but it isseen to best ad-vantage from anadjacent islandpark. Summer heatand winter bleak-ness detract fromthe charm of thecity, and theideal months fora visit are MayWashington has. A Washington Canal and October. Of all American citiesthe largest negro population — about100,000, but New York and New Orleans are close are the vast structures necessary for carryingon the nations business. On the same hill occupied by theCapitol is the enormous Congressional Library, finished in1897 at a cost of S6,000,000, and capable of containing fourand one half million volumes. Its sumptuous adornmentsof painting, sculpture, colored marbles, and gilding havespecial interest. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing isthe largest printing plant in the world. Here you can seepaper money, bonds, and stamps in the process of manu-facture, and visit an exhibit of old-time fractional currency— shinplasters —and see a S10,000 gold certificate, thelargest note issued. Among the many treasures at theMuseum of Natural History are theRoosevelt Africantrophies, complete group studies of North American Indians,showing their habits and ceremonies, and exhibits illustrat
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