The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-13
THE NEW BOOK,
THIRTY YEARS IN WASHINGTON


This magnihcently illustrated volume is pub
lished with the consent and aid OF the United
States Government, and this fact alone Is evil
dence Of It's sterling merit and Of the great care
that has been bestowed upon H.
1t 10 said that all roads lead to Washington
just as they did to ancient Rome. Certain II is
that the eyes Of millions who cannot behold the
marvels and glories OF our National Capitol in
person are constantly turned towards 10.
The Book is a complete panorama Of the
countless interests Of the National Capitol az
seen by 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 1858, 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
| have had my share OF the favor OF the
powers that were, and the honor of being in
cuded 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.
1T 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 It's 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 we'll; 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 a triumph of American
art. 1t is worth the price of the book just to
ook at these so magnificent full-page plates,
rom photographs taken with government con-
sent aud aid exclusively for this volume. They
portray wonderfully interesting scenes. The
yovernmant generously waived all "rules and
POPULATIONS in order that this book by woman
IF Mrs. Logan's standing and influence should
Do as perfect and complete as possible. One can
niger long time over these plates, and though
le turns from each with regret he is pretty sure
to find the next one of still more absorbing in
5erest.
We do not know when 740 pages have given us
more genuine pleasure. If we speak warmly of
he book, it is because it richly deserves it. 1t
s sold by agents, and all who introduce such
work ought to be cordially welcome. Put it in
our homes. To own it is to prize it; to read it
S to obtain liberal education. We believe the
,est way to keep out poor books is by introduce
ng good ones, and better one than this has
lever been brought to our notice.
The book is published by the old and we'll |
.nown firm of A. D. Worthington & Co., Hart
ord Conn, whose imprint is sufficient guaran-
ee of this frst-class volume. They want more
gents for it, An agency for book so popular |
IS this offers to men and women an unusually |
God opportunity to do we'll.
Agent for Chanute, Mrs. Capt. Harmon.