October 1914 Issue [Article] In an old-time state capital (second paper) Download PDF Adjust Share by William Dean Howells, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 19th century Abraham Lincoln American authors Biography Capital and capitol Columbus Columbus (Ohio) Fugitive slaves Harpers Ferry (WVa.) History John Brown's Raid, 1859 Moncure Daniel Conway Ohio Social life and customs William Dean Howells Young men as authors More from William Dean Howells The Good Citizen “I have just had a gratifying illustration of the conscientious perfection of the American people in enacting and enforcing a law when they are agreed that it is really for… Eighty years and after Reports Where youth survives Adjust Share