280 THE PORTRAIT GALLERY 
The showyard was never a factor in Linwood’s success. COL. 
Harris’ prowess was recognized almost before he had opportunity 
to advertise, and the competition for his products was keen from 
the outset. So important was his service and so well known his 
attainments, that in 1892 while selecting an importation in Britain, 
a political convention at Wichita unanimously nominated him for 
congressman-at-large for the state of Kansas. Against his better 
judgment he responded to the call, serving two terms in the House 
of Representatives. Following this, his Kansas supporters 
showed their appreciation by sending him to the Senate, but the 
financial and political struggle proved too great for his later 
years. Linwood was dispersed and the acreage sold at a time 
of acute business depression, and at last he returned to his old 
relationship with the stockmen of the nation. 
During his declining years he wielded the gavel at many a 
sale, judged in the hottest contests of the ring, and assisted in 
the management of shows, and state and national agricultural 
conclaves. His last public service was that of Managing Director 
of the International Livestock Exposition, and his last public 
address to the Shorthorn Breeders of America at their meeting 
of 1909. Within the walls of the SADDLE AND SirLoin CLus, 
his was the patriarchal voice that all heeded, and his were the 
lips that counselled beginner and veteran alike in the steps of 
Shorthorn progress. His death in 1910 left a vacancy in the 
evening gatherings after show or sale that has never been filled. 
