The Delta independent., 1904-07-08
THITY YEAQS IN
WASHINGTON
The New Book by Mrs. General Jsha L. Lssaa.

The New Book by Mrs. General Jsha l. Lssaa.
This magnifcently illustrated volume
is published with the consent and aid Of
the Uuited States government and this
fact alone is evident OF it's sterling merit
aud Of the great care that has been be-
slowed upon it.
1t is said that all roads lead to Wash
ingtor just as they dio to ancient Rome.
Certain it is that the eyes ot millions
who cannot behold the marvels and
glories OF our national capitol in person
are constantly turned towards it.
The book is complete panorama OF
capitol as seen by famous woman who,
as the wife Of an influential senator, a
society leader, and the close friend OF
every mistress Of tho White House from
Linboln ts1hr present time. has oeen in
close touch with the inner life Of WASH
ington aud enjoyed rare privileges for
studying the mighty activities of the
government, such as no other person.
Many distinguished men and women
have long urged Mrs. Logon to give this
volume to the world. She has received
letters from thousands unknown to her.
expressing the hope that it would be
written. In her preface she says: .
my trst introduction to life In the
city Of Washington was in 1858. GeneraI
Logan being then member of congress
and for more thsu thirty years l have
lived there almost continuously. 40 in
terssted observer Of passing events. As
the wife u \ senator, l may say that l
enjoyed unusual privileges and oppOrtu-
mites to see and know the inner life and
activities Of the Capitol city. l have had
my share OF the favor OF the pow ers that
were and the honor Of being included
among the distinguished guests at both
private and official entert1innente;a and
have known the pleasure Of personal
acquaintance with prominent statesmen
courtIy diplomats al ! beautiful. winning
and gifted women. filling with gracs and
dignity the highest social positions that
the people couIu bestow.
1T has been my aim to nhow my
readers, both by word aud pictorial art.
the WONDERS aud the workings Of the
elaborate machinery OF the gove' ument
in motion, by leading them through the
great departments and explaining what
tle army Of busy men and women work.
ers do and how they do il; to show them
the works Of art, the wonderful coliec-
tioDs Of relics and curosities from every
part OF the world and the architectural
glories and PRICELESS treasures Of the
Capitol; to take them through the White
House from the attic 10 the cellar,
through every forbidden room, aud to
portray not only it's Gaily life, past and
present, but its brilliant social and official
functlons as we'll; to tell the story OF
every president and Of every woman who
has ever reigned 10 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 iIIustr ations are y triumph OF
American art. 1t 10 worth the price Of
the book just TO look at these so magniti-
cent full page plates; from photographs
taken with government consent and aid
exclusively for this volume. They por-
tray wonderfully Interesting scenes.
The government generously waived all
rules and regulations in order that
this book by woman Of Mrs. Logan's