The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-20

ley was dressed in a suit of navy blue
summer silk, with a mixed red and old
gold stripe. She wore diamond earrings,
handsome gold breastpin and on
her right hand were several rings
set with large and brilliant diamonds.
Mrs Mckinley walks with difficulty,
supporting herself with a large gold
stood the trip from Columbus to Ottawa
4 much better than she had expected, but
was ready and anxious to retire when
| the last mem bers of the local reception
committee left the private car last night.
Some of the over Jealous Ottawa ad-
mrers of the governor wanted him to
take a carriage and drive through the as
senbly grounds last night, but at the
suggestion of Ex- Governor Anthony and
: at the urgent request of Mrs. Mckinley
he decided to remain in his car and rest
up for today's work
| Immediately after his speech this
afternoon Governor Mckinley was es-
corted to his car. which was attached to
the regular Chicago train leaving Ot-
tawa at $40 p. N.
| The Mckinley party will go to Chicago
over the Santa Fe, and from there to
Cleveland via the Lake Shore. They will
| arrive in Cleveland at 1880 o'clock tomor-
row evening, in time for Governor Nc
Kinley to deliver an address at the big
banquet, which is to close the convention
of the National Republican league.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION AT OTTAWA
Gov. Morrill, Introduces GOV. Mckinley
| and They Make an Affecting Scene.
KANSAS CITY. June 2O.-A special to
the Star from Ottawa, Kan, says: Today
da wned bright and clear for grand
/
park. People were early astir. Men,
women and children we're in holiday at
tire, and business houses, dwellings and
lawns were gay with flags and national
colors in honor of Gov. Mckinley OF
Ohio.
During the forenoon bands played in
the park or on the streets and detach =
ments of old soldies and militia marched
about town. Carriages and wagons load
ed with country people began to arrive
before many towspeople had their break
fasts. The first excursion train arrived
at 10 o'clock, bringing over 600 people,
and before II o'clock ten had ar
rived with an aggregate of 5000
strangers. Later seven more ar
rived and it is estimated
that fully ten thousand people witnessed
the exercises besides those who live here
and those who have tents on Chautauqaa
GROUNDS.
The exercises in the park conducted
by Rev. D. c. Miner, president of the
assembly, began at 8 o'clock with a con-
cert by the Soldiers Home band and the
assembly chorus, led by Prof. Case
At 10 o'clock Attorney General F. B.
Dawes addressed an audience of 5000
people who packed the tabernacle.
While Mr.. Dawes was speaking Gov.
Mckinley appeared on the platform and
a few minutes later Gov. Morrill, arrived
Here the 6. A. R day began, and ex- Gov.
George 7. Anthony, as president of the
day, took charge of the exercises which
began with songs by the Modoc club
Gov. Morrill, then formally welcomed
Gov. Mckinley. He said that on behalf
of the G. A. r. of Kansas he welcomed
Ohio's governor, and in doing so his
breast swelled with pride, for Kansas had
sent to war more soldiers in
proportion TO the population
than any other state. He welcomed Nc
Kinley as governor of Ohio, as a distin-
guished citizen, and last and best. as
true comrade who had marched
side by side with heroes who had fought
to preserve the Union.
As he said this Governor Mckinley
arose and the two men grasped hands
while the multitude cheered aud waved
ICopti1ua5 on Thirt7 T1a..o