The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-26
MAI. M'KINLEY'S Home
A Household Truly Homelike and
Entirely Free from ALI
DESTINATIONS.
NOTES OF A VISIT TO CANTON.
The House Where the McKinleys
Have Made Their Home for
twenty-five Years.

Soiourning a few days recently near
Canton gave opportunity for charm
ing visit TO that new center of attrac-
ton.
Canton is alive with enthusiasm, the
courthouse, business places and private
houses are decorated with flags, por-
traits of Maj Mckinley, national colors
and various national aud patriotic de-
vices.
Ii Is easy 60 recognize the Mckinley
residence by the lawn, which is worn
brown and bare by the delegations that
continue TO come from all parts 10 pay
their respects 10 the future occupant of
the white house.
Never before have women taken such
an active interest in the presidential
campaign. and never before since the
nomination Of President Lincoln have
womens hearts been so stirred over
the condition Of the country, and while
many are interested because of The
main issues of the campaign, all are
interested i'm the Republican nominee
for president, because of his standing
as q man and citizen, and his social
and family life.
The residence Of Gov. and Mrs. Nc
Kinlcy is homclike. and free from os-
tentation. A porch extends along the
entire front Of the house, some fine old
trees cast a grateful shade upon the
lawn, and beds Of flowers attract the
sight. We step into the softly carpeted
hail. furnished with easy chairs and
colors rcstful 20 the eye: moment
more. and we are received by Mr.. Me-
kinley.
The reception room, on the right of
the hall az one enters, is used as an
office, and here at all times Of the day
Mr.. Mckinley receives news and tele-
grams that are communicated directly
TO his residence, Of such matters az per-
tain to and are Of interest 10 the cam
paign;.
ally hands him a telegram which he
reads without interruption TO the CONVEX
sation.
Mr.. Mckinley will remain in Canton
most of the time until after the elec-
ton i'm November. IL has been his in
tcntion 10 take short trip 90 some point
on the sea coast. but he has decided 10
remain i'm Canton. II have no wish"
he said, Ito shut myself away from the
people
Speaking Of the activity Of the women
in the campaign. he said: II am glad
the ladies have such confidence i'm me-"
was glad 20 respond; I'VE do have
great confidence In you, Mr.. Mckinley.
more than IL has ever before been our
opportunity 60 express
"Would you like Co meet Mrs. McKin-
leyl Mother Is one Of our family. hut
NJ present she Is away ON n visit; and
although she has reached the age of
81, she Is i'm excellent health"
Any anticipate pleasure we may have
had In meeting Mrs. Mckinley is more
than realized. Seated In the handsome
parl0r. where all lights and cOlors hnr-
monize-prcvailing harmony impresscs
one first and last i'm the Mckinley home
with some dainty crochet work In blue
zephyr In her lap talking with n lady
| visitor, Is the future mistress OF the
white house. IL Il easy 10 say Of this
woman who will be the first lady In the
land. now that she Is approaching her
zenith, that she IL one Of the loveliest
women we have ever met, but such Is
the oft-repeated verdict Of the many.
AZ first glance we recognize Mrs. Nc.
Kinley. from her pictures recently taken,
the shining hair parted I'm the center Of
the forehead, rippling softly over the