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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

vate Mckinley, afterward to become
Maj. Mckinley, eX-President Hayes
wrote before his death: Rather more
than 80 years ago first made the ac-
quaintance of Maj. Mckinley. He was
then boy, had just passed the age Of
II. He, with me, entered upon a new,
strange life-asoldier's life-in the time
of actual war. We were in a fortunate
regiment-its colonel was William s.
Rosecrans. It's lieutenant colonel was
Stanley Matthews. Young as he was,
we soon found that in business, i'm exec
utive ability, young Mckinley was a
man of rare capacity, of unusual and
unsurpassed capacity, especially for q
boy of his age. When battles were
fought or service was to be performed
in warliloe things, he always took his
place. The night was never too dark;
the weather was never too cold; there
or rain that was in the way Of his
prompt and efficient performance of
every duty" The Twenty-third Ohio
was made up of a superior class of mem
men whose families were largely of
New England origin. Mckinley took
his place among them, according to the
testimony of every associate he ever
had In the army, by sheer force of exec
utive ability. He became O commits
sary sergeant and then a second lieu
tenant. This latter promotion was for
gallantry at the battle of Antietam and
was made on the recommendation of
his colonel.
In 1862, after he had become second
lieutenant, Col. Hayes, to become a
president himself at later day, made
him one of his staff. Afterward he
served as q staff officer with Gems.
Hayes, Crook, Sheridan and Hancock.
He became first lieutenant of his own
home company in 1858 and captain of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

his business associates. He was first
ident Of the New Jersey Midland rail1
road, which was reorganized into the
New York, Susquehanna & Western
and also receiver of the Montclair rail-
road, the Jersey City & Albany railroad
and the First national bank, of Newark.
He was selected last December as one of
three arbitrators to hear and settle all
differences that may arise between the
members of the Joint Traffic associa-
ton.
To mention and describe all the con-
Germs with which he is now connected
would be long task. Here are some of
them, He is president of the Passaic
Water company, of the Acquackanonl
Water company, of the Morris County
railroad and of the Paterson Electric
Railway companies; director of the
New York, Suspuehanna 6 Western
railroad and the Lehigh 6 Hudson River
Railroad companies, of the First ma
tional bank, of Paterson, of the Pater-
son savings institution, the Barbour
brothers company, the Barbour Flax
Spinning company, the Pioneer Silk
company, the Peoples Gas Light COM
pany and the Paterson Electric Light
company; counsel for the East Jersey
Water company, the West Milford Wa
ter Storage company, the Montclair
Water company and other allied in
terests and director in the Long
Branch Water company and the Ugh,
land Water company.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
THE MEN WE'LL BEAT I'm NOVEMBER

1871. She came to join with his mother
in molding and shaping the life which
means SO much tQ both Of them. Miss
Saxton was the Daughter Of James A.
Saxton, one of the wealthiest and most
prominent men for years of that section
of the state. Maj. Mckinley met her
first in 1866, when he was fresh from the
army, and modest with the honors
which had been bestowed upon him.
In 1867, when he made Canton his per-
manent home, he met Miss Saxton
again, and theywere mutually attracted
to each other, but an engagement did
not Immediately follow. Miss Saxton,
a beautiful and attractive girl, conf
pleted her education at the private
school of Miss Eastman, at Medea, Pa.
She also attended school in Cleveland,
and then spent six months abroad in
travel with friends. On her return
from Europe she entered the bank of
her father as cashier, and remained
there until her marriage. The marriage
proved to be a most happy union.
While sorrow has come to both hus-
band and wife, it's effect has been to
more closely draw them together and to
make their home life wherever they are
the comment and admiration of all per-
mitted to enter the charmed circle.
There is a story told of Mrs. McKinley's
admiration for her husband, which
runs this way: MRS. Mckinley is such
a devoted wife that 1 believe if her hus-
band should become free trader she,
too, in short time, would be a con-
vert to the faith" Two children have
been born to the couple, but both died
years ago. Since then the frailty of
Mrs. Mckinley has kept her husband an
almost constant attendant upon her
when official duties have not interfered.
Their marriage was one of love-a
strong man and beautiful, intellectual
woman uniting their energies for the
good of all with whom they came In
contact. Mrs. Mckinley was Presby-
terrain in the early days of life, but sub
sequently joined the church of her
husband the Methodist. She delights
to have children call upon her, and next
to her love for them is her fondness for
flowers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

Kinley springs. His great-great-grand-
father was James Mckinley. He was
a boy, IL years Of age, when he arrived
in the colonies with his parents, who
crossed the Atlantic in small sailing
vessel. William Mckinley, the brother Of
James, subsequently settled in the
south. One member of his branch of
the family became an associate justice
of the supreme court Of the United
States, and another is now Presby-
terrain minister at Clearfeld, Pa. James
Mckinley made his home in Pennsylva-
mia, becoming the father of David Nc
Kinley, who was the great-grandfather
of the present republican leader. His
home was in York county, Pa, and he
became revolutionary soldier. He was
FL years old when he enlisted with the
American forces and served two years.
He fought in the battles of Paulis Hook,
Amboy and Chestnut Hill, and was hon.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

Company G, Twenty-third Ohio, in 1864.
He was acting assistant adjutant gen
eral of the first division, first army
corps, on the staff of Gen. Carroll; was
breveted major in March, 1855, and
mustered out of the service July 26, 1865.
He saw good fighting through all his
army service and he met 1t, by ell testi-
mony, as he has congressional lighting
since. They tell in Canton and at
Poland (men who fought beside him)
that he always had his face fronted to-
ward the quarter whence he expected
trouble. He was at the engagemnt of
Carnifex Ferry. Then he came to South
Mountain and the bloody field of An
tietam.
Gen. Hayes loved Mckinley as though
he were his own son, and when he had
sent him at the battle Of Kernstowp on
dangerous mission, which seemed to
promise certain death for the young
soldier, his emotion at being compelled
to do 1t was visible to the staff. On Mo-
Kinley's safe return Hayes said to him:
II never expected to see you In life
again." At Opequan McKinley's good
Judgment and quick apprehension Of
what should or what should not be done
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

were held there. Lincoln, at that time,
had just issyssd his sail for troops, and
Poland was to send company to the
front. a meeting had been called to be
held In the Sparrow house The place
was packed. Mckinley had come from
his school to hear the speeches. When
one speaker said, pointing to an Amer
lean flag which had been displayed:
"our country's flag has been shot at.
And for what? That this free govern
ment may keep a race in the bondage
of slavery. Who will be the first to de-
fend it?" Mckinley stepped forward,
and with him the first young men of
Poland. He and they enlisted. They
became Company E of the Twenty
third Ohio, one of the foremost regi-
ments sent by that state to do battle
with the confederacy. The company
marched from Poland to Youngstown,
and ut Camp Chase, Columbus, joined
it's regiment and entered on actual
service. Of the regiment and of Pri-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

orably discharged. When the war was
ended he settled in Westmoreland coun.
ty, Pa, where he lived for IS years, then
removed to Mercer county, and in 1s41
settled in Columbiana county, o. Among
the children of David Mckinley was a
James Mckinley, who became the grand
father of William Mckinley, Jr. Will
liam Mckinley, ST., was the son of James
Mckinley and the father of the McKin-
ley. whom the republicans have chosen
as their leader. He was born in 1907 on
the Dougherty farm, Mercer county,
Pa, and when 20 years old was married
to Nancy Allison. He made his final
home in Canton, where he died in 1893,
where his wife still survives him. Seven
of her children still live. William Nc
Kinley, Jr., was born at Niles, O., jan
uary 20, 1843.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

gan's. Born in obscurity, raised in pow.
erty, fighting as a private soldier in the
civil war before he had attained his ma
jority, leaving the army to study and
practice law, attaining marked political
positions among his own people, elected
to congress, made governor of his native
state, experiencing crushing financial
reverses, unfolding his manhood and
Ibis honor at all times and under all
circumstances-his, says Mr.. Kohlsaat,
has been an American life. His an
cestors gave him Scotch-Irish blood of
the best quality, and they were Ameri-
can citizens before the revolution came.
1T is o matter of historical proof now
that the large influx of Scotch-1rish
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
HIS POLITICAL LIFE.
1t Began In 1873 Under the Most Fav
able Auspices.

1t Began In 1873 Under the Most Favor
able Auspices.
In 1873 Mckinley was elected to con-
gress from the Canton district and then
began his public career which has con-
tinued since without interruption. He
was constantly reelected and six years
ago Speaker Reed made him chairman
of the ways and means committee. 1t
was then he presented to the house the
tariff bill which, when passed, went by
the name of the Mckinley BILL" and
which was in force until the democrats
repealed it and passed the Wilson-Gor-
man substitute two years after.
At the next election, however, Nc.
Kinley met with his first defeat. twas
democratic year, anyhow, Cleveland
beating Harrison in all the doubtful
states, carrying Illinois and Wiscon-
sin and practically tying Ohio itself.
Besides that the democratic legislature
of the winter before had reapportioned
the state into congressional and legisla-
tive districts. Canton was placed in a
district with about 1000 democratic
majority, and although the congress,
man made a hard fight for reelection
it was hopeless one and he was badly
showed under.
At the next state election, however,
he was nominated as republican candii
date for governor and elected by tre'
mendous majority. His opponent was
James Campbell, who had beaten For
aker once before, and was acknowl-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
the REVOLUTION

1874. February 20. William Mckinley,
Jr., born at Niles, o.
1S4o. First went to school.
18e0-'61. Taught school in the little
schoolhouse at Poland, o.
1861, May. Enlisted Tin front Of the
old Sparrow house at Poland, o.
as private soldier, Twenty-third
Ohio volunteer infantry.
1S61-'65. His war record: Served on
the staff of Gems. Hayes and Crook;
became sergeant; was made second
Antietam; served throughout the
valley campaign; made captain and
breveted major "for gallant and eff
ficient services" Mustered out Sep
TENDER, 1865.
1s65-'67 Studied law in Warren, o.;
admitted to the BARI went to live
ct Canton 1862 Elected district at
torney of Stark county; served,
1S69-'71.
1871, January. Married Miss Ida Cax-
ton.
$4,000. In congress; elected to the
Forty fifth congress as repub-
lican, reelected to the Forty-sixth,
Forty-seventh, Forty eighth, Forty
ninth, Fiftieth and Fifty-frst con-
crosses. In Forty-eighth congress
the seat was contested, and his OPP
ponent seated late in the session.
In Fifty-frst congress made chair
man of the committee on ways and
means, and in that capacity pre-
pared the bill to reduce the revenue
and equalize duties on imports,
known as the Mckinley bill.
1890. May 81. Mckinley bill passed the
house.
1890, September 30. Mckinley bill
passed the senate.
1890, October /. Mckinley bill ap-
proved by the president.
1891, November. Elected governor Of
Ohio by $1,000 plurality.
1892, June. Made permanent chairman
republican national convention at
Minneapolis, and received 1872 votes
for the nomination.
1903. Reelected governor by q majority
Of over $1,000.
1896, June 16. Nominated for president
Of the United States by national
republican convention at st. Louis.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

was between her and Mckinley, in his
school days, that the dispute still ia
nous in Poland took place, as to which
was the better poem, aurora Leigh" or
"Lucille." Mrs. Browning's work had
just made its appearance at that time.
Poland is on Yellow creek and it is a
place of trees, sweet singing waters, a
great white mill, and one street that
goes up and down hill. Here McKin-
ley, not quite 16, studied in the acad,
envy, pursued law course, led the viii
lage debating society, performed many
of the duties of the postmaster, taught
school, found work for his hands to do
at all times, and became easily the most
promising young man of the commun-
ity. 1t was at this time-in 1855
that he became member of the Meth
odist Episcopal church of Poland, re-
ligious organization with which he has
been connected ever since. There
are many who remember his character
istics in those days when he was first
forming his character. They tell of
him that he was genial, happy, buoyant
and always thoughtful of the happiness
of others with whom he came in con-
tact. His loyalty and devotion to his
mother was marked from the first day
that he was able to lisp her name. This
fidelity to her has continued to the pres
ent day, finding no division savo in the
love he bestows upon his wife. His
mother was an Allison bafore her mar
riage and is of English descent. She
was married in 1897 to William McKin-
ley, Sr. She was born in 1909 near New
Lisbon, o.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
HIS WAR RECORD.

Although Mere boy He Became Dis
tInguished Soldier.
Young Mckinley left Poland when he
was II, TO pursue a course Of study at
Allegheny college, but a sudden illness
compelled him to return home and he
took up school teaching. He went from
the schoolmaster's desk into the army
to fight for the union. There Is an old
tavern In Poland known as the Spar
row house, which was built in 1904. The
rafters are tumbling down now, and
time has almost completed its destruc-
ton. But in June, 1851, the old place
was one Of common resort for the vii.
layers, and most of the town meetings
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

into the 10 colonies during the seven
teenth and eighteenth centuries laid
the foundation for what is now know in
all parts of the world as the true type
Of the American citizen. McKinley's
ancestors played their part in this for
nation of national character, leaving to
him the bringing of their name to the
highest honor the Americans can be-
stow upon an American. AS family
traditions run, the Mckinley family in
America consists of two branches-one
of the south and one Of the north. 1t is
from that of the north that William Nc
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
HIS FAMILY LIFE.

The Hobart Home Is Famed for Genuine
Hospitality.
Mr.. Hobart's wife was Miss Tuttle,
the daughter of his old legal precep-
tor. he has a son 10 years old. His only
daughter, Fannie, young woman of
great attainments and unbounded
charity. died at Bellagio. Italy, in June,
1898.
Mr.. Hobart's home betokens wealth
seven figures In extent and welded by q
man of good taste and extended culture.
The central hallway is adorned with an
excellenS painting OF the owner, pre-
sented by his colleagues of the New
Jersey assembly on the occasion of hia
retirement from the speakers chair. !.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
M'KINLEY AND HOBART.
The Records Of tho Two Leaders
of the Republican Party.
william McKinley's Early Struggles for
Educatlon-His Devotion to His
Sick Wife - His Victories
In Politics.

William Mckinley, the republican
candidate for the presidency of the
United States, has been termed by his
admirers a representative of the best
type of the American gentleman. His
life, according to Mr.. H. H. Kohlsaat,
warm personal friend of the dis
tinguished Ohioan and editor of the
Chicago TimesHerald, belongs in the
same historical category of lives as
Lincoln's, Grants, Garfield's and Lo-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

stood him in good peed. The battle was
fought by Sheridan, but Mckinley
played strong part in bringing about
the final success. 1t was SO with all of
his actions during the FIVE years he
served in the army: One Of his intimates
here says of his career then: "He took
great care to be sure that he was right,
but once satisfied nothing could stop
him. That quality made him one of the
best soldiers Ohio sent to the war;"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
WILLIAM AT SCHOOL.
Was Prime Favorite with Teachers and
Schoolmates.

Was a Prime Favorite with Teachers and
Schoolmates.
Niles, in 184S, was one of the smallest
towns of Ohio, place where farmers
came to trade and where there was an
iron furnace. Mr.. McKinley's father
was managing this furnace, and the
boy, from his family's intimate connec-
ton with the iron business, gained in
early life part of that knowledge of in
dustrial life and work which since has
stood him in such good need in public
life. The house in which Mckinley
was born at Niles was of frame, a com
bination of country store and dwell
ing. There was o good-natured family
dispute when he came into the world
as to what his name should be. There
was already a David in the family,
James, a Mary and a Sarah. What
more natural, then, than that he should
be given his fathers name? Afterward
an Abner was born and he became the
playmate of William, and the bond of
fellowship between the two has contin-
ued to this day. Niles had poor school
advantages for the many children in the
Mckinley family. Father and mother
saw this. They were ambitious for the
future of their children, and schooling
they must have. So they moved to Po-
land, in Mahoning county, where there
was an academy, one of the old-time in
stitutions of learning of which there are
few counterparts in these days. A Miss
e. NJ Blakelee was McKinley's teacher
in this academy or seminary. She was
graduate Of Oberlin college, firm,
earnest character, who welded great in
fuence over the coming statesman. 1t
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
MR. HopARTs HOME AT PATERSON. N ].

Charles E. Glidden, of Mahoning coun-
ty, afterwards going to Albany, N. Y,
where he took two years course in the
law school. In 1867 he was admitted
to the bar, and soon became leader of
his profession in Canton, o., which has
been his home ever since.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
A MAN OF AFFAIRS.
Some of the Enterprises In Which Mr..
Hobart Is Interested.

Hobart Is Interested.
In business Mr.. Hobart's experience
has been even more extensive than in
politics. His shingle had not been hang
ing out long before he began to promote
enterprises of considerable Importance
In all of these corporations he became a.
stakeholder by virtue of his services and
usually he also served as counsel and di-
rector. Thus the foundations of his
fortune were laid. When the hard times
of the '70s came on his interests were
already so numerous and SO diverse that
it required all his energy and Judgment
to carry them through, but he bore the
burden manfully and made steady prog
ress in power and in the estimation OF
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

edged to be one of the most popular
democrats In the state, as well as the
ablest. The democratic platform de-
clared for the free coinage of silver at
the ratio Of sixteen to one, and this
fact doubtless helped Mckinley. His
term as governor expired last year.
when he was unanimously urged by the
republicans Of Ohio as their candidate
for the presidency of the United States,
all factions of the party uniting in his
support.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
M'KINLEY's HISTORY.

Leading Events In the Career of the Re-
publican Candidate.
Ancestry-North of Ireland Irish on
his fathers side; Scotch on his
mothers; American since before
the revolution.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
HIS FAMILY LIFE.


Cnhracteriked by Intense Devotion to His
Wife and Mother.
Gentleness apd consideration for
others are the distinguishing traits of
McKinley's character, Undoubtedly
this is as much matter of education as
OF natural attributes. For over Score
Of years he has been 4 devoted at
tendant upon delicate wife. He il 50
years old and In superb health. He
possesses the family charscbet3stivs
physically. Although inclined to
stQokfneas in builds be d shapey and
well prQportioned. He Married Miss
ida Eaxton. Of Canton. january %,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
A CONSISTENT MASON.
Received His Blue Lodge Degrees In Vir
ginia In 1868.

1t was almost at the close of his army
life that Mckinley becamea mason, re-
ceiving the degrees in Hiram lodge,
Winchester, Va, May 1, 1865. He ia
now Knight Templar, Knight Of
Pythias and Greek fraternity man. At
the earnest request of his father he re-
turned to Ohio at the close of the war,
and began the study of law with Judge
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-25
Tobacco Smoke is a PreSeryatiye.

"You have probably never thought
of tobacco smoke as pre- eservative in.
fluence, I'll venture" remarked Chaft-
field Arthur to several companions in
the Laclede. "Of course we all know
that spirits, and especially alcohol,
will keep whole most anything you are
of mind to commit to its premeating
care. have found tobacco smoke to
be equally good, with no worse results
as regards odor than alcohol, unless
you dislike tobacco. l know that
have put bugs, worms and various
kinds of reptiles in large bottles and
have kept them for years by simply
blowing the bottle full of strong tobac.
CO smoke and sealing it properly.
THE perfect forms would remain for
years. in fact just as long as the bottle
remained perfectly sealed. Upon open
ing it the result has invariably BEEN
that is, in cases of long standing-a
complete collapse. Still the effect is
no worse than that of alcohol, for one
never thinks of removing preserva-
tive life from the alcohol. When one
puts form in alcohol, it is understood
to be merely for looks and not for ex-
animation or handling. ."-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.