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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

hardly 10, he united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal church Of Poland, the
minister Of which was Rev. DIR. Day,
whose son, Wilson M. Day, is now pres
ident Of the Cleveland chamber Of COM
merce
Major McKinley's father was an iron
manufactures, and a pioneer in that
business. William was his third son.
The eldest, David, is now a resident Of
San Francisco, where he is the Hawai-.
ian consul general to the United States.
The second son, James, died about four
years ago. There is another son, Abner,
younger than the major, who, although
q citizen Of Canton, spends most of his
time in New York, where he is engaged
in business.
McKinley's mother is now 81 years
OF age, but alert and vigorous, mentally
and physically. She sees much Of her
distinguished son, and he waits ON her
and walks with her each day he spends
in Canton. Even now, while his anxi-
cites are and should be on keenest edge
playing, as he is, bold game for the
biggest stake on earth, he visits and
walks with his mother every afternoon.
They prefer the quiet streets Of the sub
urbs for these little excursions, and
Mckinley may be seen escorting the old
lady with the profoundest Difference and
affection, while the conversational in
terchange between the two never flags.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

prominent as I'm advocate. He prepared
himself by thorough courses Of reading
for his public career. He Is much as
Garfield was in this respect and pos.
sesses elements Of strength by reason Of
his thorough study Of political subjects.
He seems to have had in view from the
beginning the devotion Of his life to
public service. During all his early pro-
fessiC nal years he was an active partici-
pant in Republican campaigns and early
gave evidence of the power he has since
developed as a public speaker and ora
tor. The plan Of his political speaking
has always been the same. He first thor.
oughly masters the subject in hand and
then presents it forcibly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
M'KINLEYs POLITICAL CAREER.
His Work as Congressman, Tariff Special
list and Governor of Ohio.

His Work as Congressman, Tariff Special.
list and Governor of Ohio.
Major Mckinley was but 33 years old
when he was elected by the people Of
his district to represent them in con-
gress. There he soon made his mark,
and was returned at each subsequent
election until that Of 1890, in which
year gerrymander Of his district de-
feated hin by q majority Of only 800.
This was the eliminating one Of several
efforts on the part of the Democratic
legislature to gerrymander Mckinley
out of congress.
While in congress he served on the
committee on revision Of laws, the ju-
dietary committee, the committee on
expenditures in the postoffice depart
ment and the committee on rules.
When General Garfield received the
nomination for the presidency, Mr.. Nc
Kinley was assigned to the vacancy on
the committee on ways and means. He
served on the last mentioned committee
until the expiration of his last term as
representative. While chairman Of this
committee he framed the Mckinley
bill, which afterward became law and
which still bears his name.
Mckinley was protege Of ex-Presi-
dent Hayes, and up to the time Of the
latter's death he recognized the ex-
president as his adviser and counselor.
He was in General Hayes regiment
during the rebellion. General Haye:
knew him and his father well, and saw
in the dashing young cavalier the germ
Of greatness. He needed counselor, al
adviser, a friend, and General Hayes
watched over him with the filial love,
devotion and pride of father.
The war ended, Mckinley still re.
manned an object of hope, of interest
and pride to General Hayes Mckinley
became candidate for congress and was
elected. When Hayes was president,
Mckinley was in the house of represent
atives. The major was a frequent vel
come visitor at the White House. One
day the president gave Mckinley ad
vice, which made Mckinley the fore
most champion of a protective tariff.
President Hayes thus spoke to the young
representative:
"To achieve success and fame yor
must pursue special line. You mus
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
M'KINLEY, THE SOLDIER.
How He Rose From the Ranks and Be-
came o Breyet Major.

How He Rose From the Ranks and Be-
came a Brevet Major.
Young Mckinley had been keen OBJ
server SO far as his opportunities went,
Of the political events that eliminated
in the firing on Fort Sumter. The call
of the president for troops found a quick
response i'll his breast, as it did all
through the north. And when the drums
and flies aroused the echoes Of the quiet
streets of Poland, among the first appli-
cants for enlistment was William Nc
Kinley, Jr.
1t was new experience and new
school that the 18-year-old boy entered,
this school Of war, but he had wonder
full teachers. 1t was his good fortune
that assigned him to the Twenty third
Ohio. The recruits that composed it
were in June, 1861, mustered and form
ed into regiment. Its first colonel was
William S. Rosecrans, afterward major
general commanding the department Of
the Cumberland. Second in command
was Stanley Matthews, who was splen-
did soldier, but won his greatest honors
in civil life by becoming United States
senator and justice Of the United States
supreme court; and Rutherford B.
Hayes, afterward governor of Ohio and
president of the United States. These
are few of the illustrious men who
were borne ON the roll of officers of the
gallant regiment in which marched Pri.
vate William Mckinley, Jr..
He carried the musket for Ia months
then he was promoted. But he won his
promotion honestly. His comrades of
the rank and file bear testimony to the
fact that he was a good soldier; that he
performed every duty devolving upon
him with fidelity and intelligence and
without complaint. They congratulated
him, therefore, when he was made COM
missary sergeant of the regiment. Later,
after Antietam, he was made second
lieutenant, and the Mahoning county
boy had risen from the ranks
He &as now to all intents and pur-
poses a trained veteran. He had had his
baptism in blood at Carnifex Ferry. He
had gone through the West Virginia
campaign and become a part of the
magnificent Army of the Potomac under
Mcclellan. South Mountain and Ante
tam had been made immortal by the
blood of heroes, and the shoulder straps
were worn with due but not exagger-
ated realization of the responsibilities
they implied. He became second lieu
tenant on Sept. "a, 1862. He was pro-
noted to first lieutenant Feb. z, 1868.
His commission as captain bears date
July 20, 1864.
The brevet rank of major was con
ferred by President Lincoln "for gal
liant and meritorious services at the bat
ties of Opequan, Fishers Creek and
Cedar Hill" He was with Sheridan i'll
the Shenandoah campaign; was at
Winchester, Cedar Creek, Fishers Hill,
Opequan, Kernstown, Floyd Mountain
and Berryville, where his horse was
shot from under him, and in all the
battles in which the Twenty third par
ticipated. He served on the stats of
Generals Hayes, Crook, Hancock and
Carroll. He was mustered out with the
regiment July 26, 1865, after more than
four years continuous service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
M'KINLEYS BOYHOOD.
He Was Real Boy, Yet Studious and OF
Religious Bent.

Religious Bent
William Mckinley is spru g from that
dominant race that has furnished this
nation with some Of its greatest soldiers
and statesmen. He is Scotch Irish by
descent, and his ancestors immigrated
to this country early enough to have
sons who took patriotic part in the
war of the Revolution.
The family removed from Pennsyl-
vania to Ohio i'll 1914, and from that
day have been identified with that state,
not in q great public way, but simply
as faithful and devoted citizens, not
striving for particular eminence, but
notable for sturdiness of character and
integrity.
1t was among such people and of
them that William Mckinley was born
a, Niles, in Trumbull county, O., Jan
20, 1643.
A younger son, he was destined by
his father, after whom he was named,
for the bar, and was educated at the
public schools, and later entered ALE
ghany college at Meadville, Pa, teaching
school to pay his tuition fees. Scarcely
was he matriculated when the civil war
came ON. He was but STRIPPING Of 10
when he entered as private
Mckinley, as those who remember
him as boy in Poland declare, was a
real boy, full of fun, loving athletic
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29


William Mckinley, whose name and
personality just now dominate all
things Republican, holds the front CEN
ter OF the public stage. He is probably
more talked about today than any other
American and promises to hold that
position for several months. Under the
full glare of publicity he stands unfinch-
ingly while the searchlight is turned
steadily upon him. 1t is a crucial test.
No detail Of his whole career, no phase
OF his character, no act or word or deed,
however shrouded by years, is left un
disclosed
And what does the light reveal? An
ancestry of honest, sturdy, Woodworking
folks, poor and in humble circumstances,
but OF such sort that no man in this
democratic country need be ashamed.
A boyhood spent among simple but pure
minded people-spent in industry and
in an honest endeavor to rise. A young
manhood devoted to CALAMITY fighting
for the Union, and later, when peace had
come ana the sword was put away, to
the pursuit Of an honored profession.
The details Of his later career in con-
gress, where for years he represented his
state faithfully and with much personal
credit-these were widely known be-
fore. His later services to the great COM
monwealth Of which he became govern
or are Of such recent date that they need
hardly to be mentioned in summing up
the events Of his life.
AS mere boy he was good school
teacher
There are official records to show that
he was good Soldier.
AS lawyer he did credit to the pro-
fession.
AS Statesman he made q most bril-
liant record, which, although in the
heat Of political campaign may be
criticised by his opponents, will I'M
doubtedly stand the test of time.
AS for integrity of character, there is
no blot on the Mckinley escutcheon.
His sterling honesty was demonstrated
and tested in the fire Of financial disas-
ter. Few public men have had to pass
through this ordeal, and none of those
who did came out Of it more honorably
than William Mckinley.
His patriotism is the strongest point
in his character. Whether as q boy SOL
dier, fighting for his country, or as a
politician seeking to serve it, as a gov
ernor directing the fortunes Of q great
state, or as statesman molding the
statutes of the nation, he has been first
and foremost an American, and all his
pride has been conferred in that name
Not since the days Of Webster, with
whom he has many traits in common,
always excepting Abraham Lincoln
have we had man in public life who
so typifed the country, whose every ut
terance had in it SO much expression of
his love of the land, as Mckinley. All
through his 4 years in the army, his
IA years in congress and his years
in the gubernatorial chair he has been
answering in his Americanism. Such
is the man who is now an honest candi-
date for the presidency.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

Mo DISEASE has ever presented so many
~ peculiarities as LaGrippe. No disease
leaves its victims so debllitated, useless,
seepless, nerveless as LaGrippe.
Mr.. d. W. Hilton, state agent OF the Nut
ual Life Insurance Co., Of Kentucky, says:
I'm 1899 and 80 had two severe attacks
OF LaGrippe, the last one attacking my ner-
yous system with such severity that my life
was despaired Of. | had not slept for more
than two months except by the use of mar
cotics that stupe6ed me, but gave me no
rest. was only conscious OF intense mental
Weakness agonizing bodily pain and the
fact that was hourly growing weaker.
When in this condition, commenced using
Dr.. Miles Restorative Nervine In two days
began to improve and in one months time
was cured, much to the surprise OF all who
knew OF my condition. have been in ex-
cellent health since and have recommended
your remedies to many of my friends"
Louisville Jan. %, 1885, d. W. HILTON.
DR.. Miles Nervine Restores Health.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

A'KINLEY Al TEE BEGINNING OF HIS LEGAL
CAREER
aot make a speech on every motion Of
fered or bill introduced You must con-
fine yourself to one particular thing.
Become a specialist. Take up some
branch of legislation and make that
your study. Why not take up the subject
81 tariff? Being subject that will not
be settled for years to come, it offers a
great field for study and chance for
ultimate fame"
With these words ringing in his ears
Mckinley began studying the tariff and
soon became the foremost authority on
the subject.
The day upon which the mckinley
tariff bill" was passed in the house
must always stand as the supreme mo-
ment of McKinley's congressional Ca
reer. The bill, by adroit parliamentary
generalship which had prevented it
from being weighted down with amend
ments not approved by the committee,
had been brought under the operation Of
the previousquestion. 1t stood complete,
ready 10 60 forth for good or evil. Upon
Mckinley devolved the task of smooth
ing its path and speeding it upon its
way.
The occasion, thoroughly advertised
attracted to the capitol an immense
throng. The galleries were one mass Of
humanity and the anticipation of the
vote had compelled the attendance of ev-
cry member. AS usual, Mckinley spoke
without notes. His voice, penetrating
but not harsh, filled the chamber. Every
sentence was as solid as the granite in
the eternal hills. Never was an orator
more free from the ordinary claptrap
than Mckinley. So true is this that the
incident when he suddenly drew from
beneath his desk the suit of clothes
which he purchased for $40 at the es-
tablishment of fellow representative in
Boston, in order to demonstrate tho
cheapness of wearing apparel, stands out
in all its loneliness with vivid distinct
ness
1t was this earnestness and self con-
viction that made Mckinley 8 address in
the house and on the stump SO effective
Indeed the occasion is still recalled when
he held an audience Of Georgia people
for two hours at Chautauqua assembly
near Atlanta while he preached to them
the glories of the protective tariff sys.
tenn. ut was only by the greatest self
control, " said Henry W. Grady, speak
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

CNNon We ready to make your brass or iron castings
and patterns for same Ifit is mill, shaft
ing and pueys for sam make them If you want power and
belts for the MILL furnish you secondhand engines and
boilers low any one and have place them aud
the BELTS If there trouble with your engine boiler have
first class hand to set them right Send for him. All job work
promptly attended to, by
O.V. HOOKER & SON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
His Private Character and Public
Services.

Ancestry and Boyhood AS a Soldier and
Lawyer-His Early Participation in Rrpub-
lican Campaigns-His Political Career.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
MkINLEY AS A LAWYER.
He Wanted to Continue His Military Ca
reer, but His Parents Objected.

reer, but His Parents Objected.
When the war closed, Mckinley was
just 22. He was full Of youthful en-
thusiasm and ardor, and he returned to
his home in Ohio fully expecting to &C
cept the fattering offer made him Of a
commission in the regular army.
But to this his parents offered strong
opposition. They pointed out the small
rewards to honor and ambition that
come to the soldier in time of peace. At
length he yielded to their persuasions
and reluctantly gave up his dreams of
martial glory and bent his mind upon
the pursuits of peace. The war had
made man of him and ended all
thought of collegiate career. He cast
about for q profession, and naturally,
considering the belx Of his mind, he
chose the law. He became student in
the offices of Charles q. Glidden and
David Wilson, then leaders of the Ma
honing county bar. He supplemented
his reading by taking the course at the
Albany Law school, and in 1867 was
admitted to the practice. lie located at
Canton, where he formed q partnership
with Judge Belden.
Hewas an excellent advocate, even in
those early years, and made some of the
best jury arguments ever made at the
Stark county bar. At the time he was
first elected to congress he enjoyed one
Of the leading places and one of the best
general practices in the county.
AS q lawyer Mr.. Mckinley was al
ways thorough and careful in the prepa-
ration of cases. He had the confidence of
everybody and soon became particularly
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29
One Good Deed.

Mrs De Ruffe-If you ever did any
good i'll this wide world, I'd like to
know what it is.
Mr.. De Ruffle-Well, for one thing,
| saved you from dying an old maid.-
London Culver.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-05-29

The arm and it's muscles form the
most approved style of lever.
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M'KINLEY AS A BREvET MAJOR.
sports, fond of horses and hunting and
fishing, and all outdoor exercise, and
vet at 16 we find him taking upon HIM
self a serious view of life. The church
records show that in 1868, when he was
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-08-18
Political Pointers.

County Collector Spencer apparent.
~ has good chance for re.nomlna-
ton.
Hon. Richard Maclintosh lsstrougly
talked OF ~ member OF the Demo-
cratic State executive committee.
Harry McCallum has not yet gone
East 10 SEQ Mckinley or Hanna. Tho
date Of his going Is now somewhA.
uncertain.
As time pasles the nomination Of
David Evans no n candidate for Repre-.
tentative Ia Congress on the Demo.
cratic ticket seems 10 grow more anu
more certain.
Should Novembor'a political whirl.
Wind sweep Mckinley into the Prrsi-
DENTAL chair, Dennis Clay Eichenor OF
this city may count on a federal up.
poiniment. And 40 may
Itisstated on reliable authority that
the Republican national committee
will epend no money In Utah through
the regular state organization. This
course appears 10 have been definitely
decided upon.
County Attorney whlttemore in.
siets that " Mckinley 10 elected silver
will be tomonetized inside OF ton
months. He AYERS that Major Nc.
kinley told him NJ much ON his recent
visit 10 Canton.
Tho Great Campaign, edited by =.
a. lNcnner IA TO make Its appearance
In tho near future. Last year IL
bTlstlud with bright. political points
and no doubt u viii be rs shining aud
sharp this year ~ ever.
This "a time when the Utah goldlio
"dolh play the trumpet 10 his purpos,s;
aud by his hollow whistling In ths
leaves fotetell a tempest and bluster.
ing day" when the Republican state
central committee shall noeI and ar
range for o0nyention work.
Toa NEws man Calvin Reasoner
said last evening that he had been IN.
dnstriously Mt work for long time In
collecting data Tor n political history OF
Utah. lie said also that he had sue
ceedod In accommodating n vast amount
Of information on tho subject.
Provo EtqIiror. Joseph l.. Rswlinu
was nominated at Provo aud elected,
and next year Frank j. Cannon wa,
nominated mere and elected. Provo Ia
naturally winning center, and the
Republican convention had also better
40 hold here, TO place the party on an
equal footing win is opponents.
Tho bet OF $4,000 to $4,000 tha,
Mckinley will carry every northern
aud western state, and $40. 900 TO 5000
that Mckinley will carry Indiana ~
1000 majoTily, and $1,000 10 $500
that Mckinley CARRIES seven southern
states, aud 500 coo TO 1000 that Me-
kinley will ba elected, and s., 900 TO
$500 that Bryan does not get No many
votes ~ Horace Greeley got In 1879,
has been taken by William Sherman
Puushc, Of Sholbyvills, indiana, who
In return offers 10 bat $4,000 10 $4,000
that Mckinley does not carry one state
west OF the Allegheny mountains or
south Of the Ohio riyer, aud $50, 600 10
$40, 600 that Mckinley doss not carry
fiye states In the Union.
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CABINET MINISTERS MEET.
Important Matters Discussed al Giiy
Gables.
MInIster DopuY Tie LONE uay -;ad
IiImseifa Persona non
GrRiR.

CHICAGO, Aug. is.-A special to
The Tribune frsm Buzz ,rds Bay, Mass,
tayi;
Attorney General Harmon wso nt
Gray Gables yesterday aud left ON the
late train last night. while hoto no
met Secretaries Carlisle. Olney nnd
Lamont, these four membsrs OF tho
cabinet being at BuzEird's Bay ut the
same time.
There Is no dsubt soma important
matters were discussed, uotwithstand-
ing the abatement that the visit nero OF
~ many cabinet ministers Mt this pat
ticular time IL purely Of a social cnaf.
actur.
ton OF what pace oil NJ the meeting, one
being the advissbllity OF Issuing n
abatement with relation to the Thru
party and that Secretary Smiths pofi.
ton was also considered,
Spain's alleged claim for damages ~
also thought To have been considered.
The funt thnt Caldeton Cariinlo sent n
printed copy OF his brief to every load.
ing government official In Wsshlng.
tou may have caused complaint. He
brloi was prepared 1T the direction Of
the spanish minister. II 10 said to be-
practically direct attack on the ~.
mlnistraiiOn on tho part OF the Spanish
minister under cover OF the attorney .
brlei. 5hould Clev, land take oilense,
Minister Dupuy dc LOmo might find
himself suddenly u persona non gfatA.
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Prof. AnmadOc Here.

In company with Mr.John janice, 81
the local Cambrian association, Pro-.
Wm. Apmadoo OF Chicago aud Miss
Jonklns OF Denver made brief call at
tho NEWS today. Professor Apmadoc
gives lecture and entertainment on
music and pcesy In tho Assembly
Hall on Thursday evening, furnishing
a most enjoyable program. He IL a
man past middle liiu, with silver hail;
he IA OF commanding presence, n good
cOnveuaiionalisi, AMI master OF
elocution, as well as one OF the w0rld'e
leading INSTRUCTORS In music; hence a
rare treat 10 In store Tor those VINO at.
tond tho Assembly Hall on Ihureiay
evening. LHst evening he was AZ
spanish Fork, where ho delighted an
audience whieh packed the hall 10 Ito
utmost. This evening he viii be at
Ogden, and comes back 10 Salt Lake
tomorrow.
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POLITICAL REALMS.
ogden Hakl1s a Hard Pull For Tho
Republican Convention.
LOOKS LIKE SHE WILL GET ~
Loga7, Provo, Nrphi, Nanu aud
Mount 1 asant Also bidders Ter
tho Big Even.

where viii tho Republican State
Convention bo hold7 Manti nnd
Monnt Pleasant, two 5supots towns,
orc toil after u, though rather than
lot tue nfizs escape them thcy are
willing 10 compromise one with tho
other ami get inlo territory that has
been largely Ignored ia tue dlstribuiion
Of the political honors In the past.
Nephi. the little Chicago OF central
south Utah, thinks has transportation
ana other advantages not POSSESSED by
iis aforementioned slsiuf oiiici over
tho mountains. Besidcs II claims 20 be
diitinnilvoiy airong protection cen.
ter, the home OF many sheep mon and
admirers Of Mckinley. Farther up
tie valley f. Ps1vo with iti railroad,
hotel und opera houso accommodation
bidding Tor tho came political gather.
inr. But cay many who Opposn tho
ambition OF tnn Carbon city, II has 70.
ccived more than IT. shato VI tho
pnfty's conventions In tho past. Next
Gomez OEien with an apparently ox.
culloni chow OF carrying oil the
prize. Tho strongeB, argument heard
against " II that tho STANDARD, the
leading Junction city paper, IL for
Bryan, Sswill ami silver. Logan
would like very much 10 win the racs.
Tho only objection urged against
Logan Il That IL IL too near the north
pole. The state capital has not been
seriously considered, but from present
indications II may once more be sue
cussiul should o gdon fail.