74 BEPOKT OF THE SECRETARY. 



erecting and re]>airing Imildings and inclosures; rare, pulisistenec, i)urohase, and 

 transportation of animals; including salaries or compensation of all necessary 

 employees; the purchase of necessary books and periodicals, the printing and pub- 

 lishing of operations, not exceeding one thousand five hundred copies, and general 

 incidental expenses not otherwise provided for, eighty thousand dollars; one-half of 

 which sum shall be paid from the revenues of the District of Columbia and the other 

 half from the Treasury of the United States; and of the sum hereby appropriated 

 five thousand dollars shall be used for continuing the entrance into the Zoological 

 Park from Cathedral avenue and opening driveway into Zoological Park, including 

 necessary grading and removal of earth. (Sundry fivil act March 3, 1901.) 



Besides the regular cost of maintenance, the following alterations and additions to 

 the buildings and grounds have been defrayed from this appropriation during the 

 year: 



The flii'nui (■age. — This large cage, begun during the last year, has now been com- 

 pleted and fitted with rockwork, planted with aquatic and other plants, and sup- 

 plied with running water and pools. About f)!) birds are at present in the cage and 

 it is hoped to increase the number consideral)ly next season. The cage forms a very 

 attractive feature ()f the park. The expenditure from this year's appropriation in 

 connection with it is al)out $5,000. 



Addition hi teniporari/ hlrd houtfe. — There being no suitable place for parrots, of 

 which the collection included a considerable number, a room for them was added 

 to the temporary bird house and divided into five large compartments. Several birds 

 were put in each cage and they have nmch improved in health and attractiveness 

 since this disj^osition of them was ma<le. This addition cost $700. 



Repair itKj elephant shed. — Attention has before been called to the dilapidated con- 

 dition of the structure. It had become so open about the sides that it could not be 

 made warm enough for the animal in cold weather. In the autumn of 1901 a layer 

 of heavy buililing felt was ])ut on the sides and this was covered with siding, at a cost 

 of $250. 



An appropriation of $20,000 was asked for a new house for elephants and other 

 pachyderms, and at the close of the year $10,000 was appropriated for that purpose. 

 This will provide for oidy a small house, the construction of which will be at once 

 commenced. 



Cages for polar and Kodiak bear. — Two large yards for these bears were begun aljout 

 the close of the year. Each will be about 40 feet square, with secure and comfortable 

 house and a large bathing pof>l attached. The i-ages will cost, complete, alx )ut $ 1 ,800. 



Cage for eagles. — Shortly before the close of the year a cage for eagles was begun, 

 50 feet by 27 feet and 35 feet high. It will contain a pool, a mass of rock, and ;i large 

 tree on which the birds may perch. The cost will be $1,000. 



Carnivora house. — The large floor tank for alligators having become decayed and 

 leaky, a new tank was T)uilt of concrete. A large case was also constructed in this 

 building for boas antl pythons. This installation is not suitable for either tlie alliga- 

 tors or the snakes, and the space which they occupy is needed for other puri)oses. 



Fountain. — At the Secretary's suggestion a fountain was construt-tcd in front of the 

 carnivora house, at a cost of $350. 



Drireivay front. Calliedral arenne. — A portion of tlie till of earth n'cpiired was made 

 from the appropriation for the previous year; fill was completed and roadway IS feet 

 wide built, with telford base and top dressing of crushed stone. A small amotmt of 

 work was also done at the ford on this road. Total cost $5,000, the amount of the 

 special appropriation. 



Adams Mill mad. — By reason of its very steep grade, tiiis road is diliicult to main- 

 tain. It became necessary to reshape the steej) portion ; the macadam was thoroughly 

 loosened, the ctowu of the road remade, adding considerable new material, and the 

 road finished with a new surface dressing of crushed limestone. 



Connecticut avenue entrance. — The roadway on Joliet street between Connecticut 

 avenue and the park entrance was completed by the District on permanent lines, and 



