The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-20

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 The ceremony will begin ct 8 o'clock on the south lawn of the statehouse, which is situated in the center of the town. On an irn- provised rostrun built above the statehouse steps will sit Governor Alfred Mossman Landon, and Q hundred or 50 of the countryS leading republicans.
 Former President Herbert Hoover is expected to be there. Men high in their party will watch the Sun- flower State executive receive his formal notification.
 On the green-covered statehouse lawn will be seated thousands Of people. A loud-speaking system will carry the ceremonies several blocks SO those who are unable to get close enough to see will be able to hear the notification ceremony.
 Statehouse 6S Years Old
 The Kansas statehouse is 65 years old, one of the oldest state capitols in the Middle West. It is of yellowed sandstone. Many additions have been built to the original structure. The building and grounds occupy six normal city blocks, two north and south and three east and west.
 Oak, spruce and poplar trees spread over the green-carpeted lawn. The shady paths almost give the impression of college campus. Flower beds are planted on the south lawn on each side of Q large walk used for an automobile drive.
 To the average eastern visitor, Topeka is just another Kansas town. The size of the town usu- ally surprises many because 1t has one main street, Kansas Avenue and Q town with one main street usu" ally is set down as small. The town contains several buildings of seven stories. The Santa To Railroad building is eight stories high and occupies an entire city block. The new mcdernistic, air-cooled Federal Reserve Bank building Is 10 stories.
 Known as Milling Center
 Tn addition to being a railroad center for eastern Kansas, Topeka has several large insurance coi1i- parlies located here. There are two large packing firms, several large miiling companies and numerous livestock dealers.
 There are two daily newspapers. one published by Senator Arthur Capper, the other by Henry J. Allen, former governor and former senator. Located in Topeka is Washburn College, one of the largest sectarian schools in Kansas, and the States College for Negroes, which draws several hundred colored students ai1- nually.
 Kansas is not c state of large cities. It has S,700,000 population, and Topeka iS the third largest city, with Kansas City first, l20,- 900, and wichita Q close second with 10000.
 Topeka is located on the Kansas river and the edge of the Great Prairie. East of the town the land begins to roll gradually. West of the city 1t gets more level until 1t terminates in western Kansas to the sandy flat wastes which form Q part of the dust bowl. Topeka is In the eastern third of the state, which also is the richest from an agricul" tural standpoint.
 Expects e0,000 Visitors
 An influx of visitors, greater than the population of the town, AS expected July 23. Estimates vary as to the possible number. There were from 26,000 to 36,000 in Topeka to hear Charles Curtis informed of his nomination, and civic officials believe from 60,000 to 7O,0o0 will arrive for the ceremony.
 They will arrive by train, plane and motor car. One railroad Is running seven special trains be- tween Topeka and Kansas City, Mo. that day. The two towns are 70 miles aport. Topeka will be unable to accommodate all visitors that night. Many are making arrange. nnents to 90 to Kansas City, Mo.
 Distinguished guests will be well comed by c committee headed by Senator Capper. Serving with him will be Judge George T. McDer- mott of the state Supreme Court, Judge Richard J. Hopkins of the United States District Court, Thomas Amory Lee. Henry J. Allen and Clyde Miller.
 Many noted visitors are expected to be present. In addition to the notification committee of 63 m m. berS, . representative from ea'h state and territory, named by the republican national convention, will be present.
 Approximately 100 Indians from five reservations will assemble to