The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-10-25
THE NEW BOOK,
THIRTY YEARS IN WASHINGTON

This magnifcently illustrated volume is pub
lished with the consent and aid of the United
States Government, and this fact alone is evil
dence of its sterling merit and of the great care
that has been bestowed upon it.
1t is said that all roads lead to Washington
just as they did to ancient Rome Certain it is
that the eyes of millions who cannot behold the
marvels and glories of our National Capitol in
person constantly turned towards it.
The Book is a complete panorama of the
countless interests of the National Capitol as
seen by a famous woman who, as the wife of an
influential Senator, society leader, and close
friend of every mistress of the White House from
Lincoln to the present time, has been in close
touch with the inner life of Washington and en-
joyed rare privileges for studying the mighty
activities of the Government, such as no other
person has ever before been able to command.
Many distinguished men and women have
long urged Mrs. Logan to give this volume to
the world. She has received letters from thous-
ands unknown to her, expressing the hope that
it would be written. In her preface she says:
my first introduction to the city of Washing
ton was in 1885, General Logan being member
of Congress, and for more than thirty years
have lived there almost continuously, an inter
ested observer of passing events. As the wife
of Senator may say that enjoyed unusual
privileges and opportunities to see and know
the inner life and activities of the Capitol City.
l have had my share of the favor OF the
powers that were. and the honor of being in
cluded among the distinguished guests at both
private and official entertainments; and have
known the pleasure of personal acquaintance
with prominent statesmen, courtly diplomats,
and beautiful, winning, and gifted women, fill
ing with grace and dignity the highest social
positions that the people could bestow.
ut has been my aim to show my readers both
by word and pictorial art the wonders and the
working of the elaborate machinery of the Gov
eminent in motion, by leading them through
the great Departments and explaining what the
army of busy men and women workers do and
how they do it to show them the works of art,
the wonderful collections of relics and curiosi-
ties from every part of the world, and the archi
tectural glories and priceless treasures of the
Capitol; to describe and explain Its giant activ-
tiles; to take them through the White House
from the attic to the cellar. through every for
hidden room, and to portray not only its daily
life, past and present, but its brilliant social
and official functions as well; to tell the story
of every President, and of every woman who
ever reigned in the White House to visit the
Treasury, the Dead Letter Office, and to solve
the marvels and mysteries of every government
industry in short to present every interesting
phase of life and scenes in Washington"
Its illustrations are triumph of American
art. 1t is worth the price of the book just TO
look at these so magnificent fullpage plates,
from photographs taken with government con-
sent and aid exclusively for this volume. They
portray wonderfully interesting scenes. The
governmant generously waived all rules and
regulations" In order that this book by a woman
Of Mrs. Logan's standing and influence should
be as perfect and complete possible. One can
finger a long time over these plates, and though
he turns from each with regret he is pretty sure
to find the next one Of still more absorbing in
terest.
We do not know when 740 pages have given us
more genuine pleasure. II we speak warmly OF
the book it is because it richly deserves it. 1t
il sold by agents, and all who introduce such a
work ought to be cordially welcome. Put it in
your homes. To own tbs to prize it; to read it
is 70 obtain liberal education. We believe the
best way to keep out poor books is by introduce
ing good ones. and better one than this has
never been brought to our notice.
The book is published by the old and we'll
known firm Of A. d. worthington & Co., Hart |
ford, Conn., whose imprint is sufficient guaran-
tee OF this frst-class volume. They want more
agents for it. An agency for a book so popular
as this offers to men and women an unusually
good opportunity to do well.
Agent for Chanute, Mrs. Capt. Harmon.