Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-11-12


He took walk early In the day
through the residence section, and
about noon drove to his mothers
home with liberal share OF the
flowers which had been GENT to his
house. Driving or walking, he Waf
kept busy acknowledging the salutar
lions from all sides.
The major In the afternoon deter
mined to take trip TO Cleveland
within day or two, Mrs. Mckinley
accompanying him. They will go FOR
q much needed re%. Reports THAT
cabinet slate-makers we're busy
throughout the country aroused much
good natured comment here. 1t can
be stated positively that all cabinet
comment ls purely Onjectural. Any
personal inclinat!0ns Mckinley may
feel toward particular men have not
been communicated to his closest
friends.
McKlnley's toucning an electric key
by which the new niagara furnace at
North Tonawada, N. y, was pu, into
the afternoon. The furnaces had
been connected by wire with Mckln-
ley's house 80 that u touch OF the
topographic key at his end sont an
electric spark which Lighted the fires
IN tho furnace. At exactly 2;3O
o'clock the major pressed the KEY.
Word came back hat the furnaces had
Oeen started with blaze amid the en-
ihuslasm of 1900 spectators. Soon
thereafter Mckinley received the fol-
lowing message:
Tho new Niagara furnace has been
started by yourself and fy tho princl-
pies that you represent; upon whom
we hope is n career OF usefulness for
this community. As this act Is lypl-
cal OF tho widespread starting OF the
wheels of industry The Tonawada iron
and Steel company ana Its employees
and assembled guests unite In con
CALCULATIONS upon your election and
In expressing tho hope and belief tnat
your administration will bring
peace, prosperity and plenty to tho
whole nation.
tSIgnetD William A. Rogers,
President.
A dispatch was received last night
from Col Mutt OF Nashville, worlds
fair commissioner for Tennessee. say
Ing that the state would give MckIn-
10y 1000 plurality 1t was something
OF u surprise In view OF the general re-
ports on that state although an earlier
dispatch from another source stated
that Tennessee would be claimed for
Mckinley.
Tho food OF congutulatory tclc-
grams and letters is undated. Fol
lowing arc among those received:
Gov. elect Tanner of Illinois ALLOW
mo to congratulate you and the coun-
dry upon your triumphant election
TO the loyalty and devotion of the
workers upon the farm and In tho
shop and factory in Illinois the re-
publican party owes It's deepest graft
tudo and kindcst acknowledgment.
llenj. u. Tracy, former secretary OF
the navy II send you my warmcst
congratulations upon your magnificent
victory, u battle well fought and glor-
,ously won, "
Other dispatches came from Bishop
Newman of Saratoga Bishop Leonard,
Governor lphnm, Gen. Lew Wallace,
Senator ,<Clson and u multitude of
others,
A representative of the associated
press last night asked Mck nloy to
what he attributed the republican sue
cess, "Oh, | don't caro- to be Inter
viewed" replied the major, but | will
say that | think the patriotic efforts
of the men of both Of the old parties
brought about the result Ardent and
devoted have been the efforts of the
republicans cvcrywhrc, equally pro
nouncd and helpful was the attitude
on the subject of the democrats, Then
tho press of the country. the intclli-
gent and enthusiastic efforts Of the
great journals of both parties have
been II mighty factor in the result and
an aid to the republican cause,
Mckinley last night sent tho fol
lowing dispatch to Mark Hanna In
New York.
Your telegram announcing ;hc re-
suit of the election has been re%otNod /.
] beg you TO nccepl my hearty thanks
for your great services in the cause
OF sound money and protection
throughout the campaign now CLOSED
and gloriously Won. 'IhCy were most
gene rous and effective and will receive
the warm appreciation of your country
men everywhere. Will he please,
to have you convoy to your associates
Of the national committee my hlgl
III preciationn Of their efficient services
The people, In their majesty, tgnorn.
party lines, have declared their detes
tatlcn Of Reputation and dishonor /,
Whatever spccious of puso they MAY
he presented, They have WITH tn,
same mighty power affirmed their de
Votion TO law ami order and their I'M
dcviat!ng respect for justice ana III,
courts. They maintained their unfal
terng determination to support ant
uphold the constituted authorities o