Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-07-23
Lives OF M'Kinley and Hobart.

1t is object of this book to give clear, I'm
partial, authentic, and complete history OF
the public career and private lives of Will
lam Mckinley and Carrot A, Hobart from
boyhood to the present date; to record facts,
incidents, anecdotes, stories, and experiences
that will reveal the true character Of the men
and enable us to sec them exactly as they are.
1t tells of the humble circumstances OF
Mckinley 8 early days, of his life as boy,
of his years Of unremitting toll, of his life as
a country schoolmaster, of his splendid war
record with its manifold thrilling expert
cnces, OF his career us a law student and coun'
try attorney, how he came to enter political
life, of his achievements in Congress, of the
momentous events that have transpircd since,
and the prominent part he took in them; of
his record as Governor, Of his marriage, his
home life, and so forth. In short, it is the
most complete and exhaustive record of his
life and work that can possibly be written,
for much of it was penned by his own hand.
He supplied abundant material to the author,
and gave him access to important data and
facts that have not been supplied to any
other writer.
This is not only the best hut it is the cheap.
est campaign book oxtant. 1t gives more
matter Of better quality, and very much finer
engraving than any other, is more handsome
ly printed, on better paper, more durably
bound, and is sold for very much less money
than any other book purporting to I've lust
as good" as this. We believe that one mill
ION copies will be sold, because this is the
peoples edition. authorized by Mckinley
himself, and its price-one dollar and up
wards brings it within reach Of all. Its
high quality and its low price mark an epoch
in the history of subscription books. There
is no Life Of the Candidates "as good as or
as low in price as Hon. Henry B. Russel's.
Its author is distinguished as one of the
most brilliant journalists of our day. AS
personal friend of both candidates. it was nat
ural he should be chosen as their biographer.
The illustrations are mainly from photo
graphs supplied by Mckinley himself and by
members of his family. They are beautiful
specimens Of the engraver's skill.
We do not know when 546 pages have
given us more genuine pleasure. five speak
warmly Of the book, it is because it richly de.
ierves it. 1t is sold only by agents, and is
meeting with an enormous sale. Agents
who introduce work like this ought to be
cordially welcomed. We believe that the
best way to keep out poor books is by intro
ducing good ones, and better one than this
has never been brought TO our notice. 1t is
high class book, richly illustrated, and
sold at a marvelously low price. Put it into
your homes 1t will be read over aid over
again by old and young, with pleasure and
lasting profit.
It's published by the old and well.known
firm of A. d. Warrington & Co., Hartford,
Conn, who wanted agents everywhere for it,
and whose imprint is sufficient guarantee of
the excellence of the volume. -Adp
Mr.. VIM j. Cramer of Graceham has So
cured the agency for the sale Of this popular
book. He is a worthy citizen, a sterling party
man and as such books are always largely
sold during Presidential campaigns he should
do well with this one.