The Washington times., 1906-08-12
KENTUCKY CROWD
LIKES WASHINGTON
Blue Grass Visitors Were
Pleased at Every Turn in a
Days Inspection.
SAW RIVER, ART, AND PARK
Enthusiasm Over city's Sights and Ap-
probation Of Peoples Hearty
Hospitality.

we all feel that we have saved the
best of our trip 10 the last" exclaimed
Daniel NJ. Bowman in charge Of the
delegation Of Kentuckys best IN her
third great prOduct-ftne men and wo-
men-that have been touring Washing
ton, yesterday; Atlantic City was
dandy, but the best stop Of all was rigr
here in Washington. We are all de-
llgted with the courteous treatement We
nave received. and everybody seems TO
nave tried to give as pleasure. The only
kick any Of nay party have made is that
we are not able 20 stay here longer.
Would Choose Washington.
Personally" continued Mr.. Bowman
.J have. Travelled considerably through
the West and Northeast was born and
raised in Chicago. and have been 10
all the big cities east Of st. Paul and
Minneapolis, and Washington is the
only one I would really care TO live in.
I am welded to country life. and would
not leave the Blue Grass If IT coulc be
helped. but if ever do am coming to
Washington TO live. 1t the only locality
that would ever satisfy me"
How does Kentucky stand on the
political outlook for 1902" Mr.. Bowman
was asked.
Kentucky is for Bryan" came the
quick response; we think he is the
man Of the hour. down there. and
strong Bryan sentiment Is making itself
felt throughout the entire State. For
Vice President we feel we could furnish
two good men. Henry Watterson or Sen
ator Joe Blackburn. In fact. we think
either of them plenty good enough for
he .FFhnF
would make good. I don't think the
country could do better Blackburn Is
the idol OF Kentucky. and the State
feels very badly over his non-return
to the State. but the machine was too
strong for the veteran Senator. 1t wSs
in control"
Were Enthusiastic.
Such a happy day sightseeing as the
little party spent, The ladies waxed
enthusiastic over the art treasures of
the Corc0ran Art Gallery, and declared
that they alone repaiJ their trip to
WashlEeton. Kentucky seems TO have
q pretty strong proCuyity for art as
well as thoroughbreds. The afternoon
trip down the river 10 Mt. Vernon was
ideal AMI their presence was aclnnwl-
edged ana honorad by the boats band
playing the immortal strains Of Ny
Old Kentucky Home" and other Ken
lucky airs during the trip down At
Mt Vernon the patriotic pilgrims
viewed with great interest the coIIec-
tion Of historic relics and invested
plenteously IN the souvenirs TO De car
ried back home.
Operator From Kentucky.
lust before they took the trip TO
Mt Vernon the party went to the studio
OF a local gallery and posed for the ac-
companying photograph for The Times.
The fact that the operator was a Ken
Juckiau. born in Nelson county, seemed
10 strike them very favorably, and It
was commented on as a coincidence
When the return to Washington was
made Il was found that the manager OF
Luna Park had invited the whole party
To the Park and prepared 10 make II
Kentucky night" turning over the
freedom Of the entire place to the visi-
tors free Of charge. The band played
Kentucky airs and Southern tunes, and
after supper at the Ebbitt House the
big jolly crowd took special cars and
rode out 10 WashinRtOn's Little Won
der Park. where merry hours were
spent thoroughly doing every attrac-
LiO1 running.
See Library Today.
Today will be spent in automobile
trips about the city and a long visit TO
the Congressional Library. Special
guides will he provided for them at the
Library, and the inspection made as
complete as possible. Their own cars
viii convey the tourists out Of the city
at II p. m. It Is said that nearly every
county in Kentucky is represented in
the party. even a Mound man, one Of
KentuclCy's peculiar T1ountaineer people.
is in the party enjoying it heartily. Thus
even the famous feudists are repre-
sented.
Washington In a long time has not had
such polly, gOOd-natured crowd invade
her sacred precincts and she hereby ex-
tends a most cordial invitation 10 these
kentuCKians with their sLay-at-home
friends 10 repeat this welcome visit
every year, and oftener II they VIII.