The sun., 1897-07-05
M'KINLEY IN HIS OLD PEW.
TIE PRESLDENT ATTENDS sERTIOEs
IN HIS FORMER OHUROH

A Great Crowd Present ana Quartet. Proni-
mont in the Campaign, 10 Assist In the
Musical Exercises-omoe Seekers stiil on
Hand - The President Epioys Himself
CANTON, o., July 4.-President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley probably would have found 1t no warmer
In Washington than in Canton where they came
to spend the Fourth. Tho Thermometer has
registered well up in the ninetes since their
arrival and the setting Of the sun brought little
or no relief. But In spite Of this discomfort thoy
are greatly enjoying their brief visit. Mrs. Nc
Kinley's face lights up with joy at tho approach
of each of her old friends, and she seems to de-
rive vast amount OF pleasure from association
with the noighbors and friends from whom she
has been separated since March. The President
finds tho relief from tho Office seekers quite
pleasing. It cannot be said truthfuly that he
entirely escapes them here, for thero arc still
quite few Cantonians who are willing to for
sake the walks Of private lifo to serve their
country. But thoy are not nearly so numerous
nor 30 persistent here as at Washington.
With tho President. to-day was very like the
Sundays Of tho campaign and the time inter-
vening between his election and Inauguration.
lie retired late last night, thoroughly tired by
the journey from Washington and tho greetings
OF his friends here. But neither heat nor fatigue
kept him from morning services in the First NJ.
f. Church, of which he is still director. He
and his mother were among tho earliest to ar
rive or the large congregation which crowded
tho edifice. James Mckinley drove them to
tho church in tho family carriage and called for
them after the services.
Tho Eolian Quartet assisted tho choir In a
special musical programme appropriate to tho
day. This quartet was of tho features of
last years campaign. Its songs were rendered
timo after time from the famous front porch
while tho President stole little rest between
tho visits Of the delegations. A portrait of
Washington and an American flag draped over
the chancel rail were the only other indications
of the day in the services. Tho Rev. DR.. @. e.
Manchester conducted the services. He has
been tho Presidents friend for years. They
served in tho same regiment in tho civil
war. Tho Doctor came hero as pastor of
tho Presidents church In the heat OF tho
campaign and was one OF tho guests on tho in
auguration train. The pastor referred to the
Divine guidance in his official duties, and that
he might gain added strength during tho few
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the clouds OF distress and the people were impor.
Tho President and Mrs. Mckinley, with few
other friends, participated in family dinner at
is Mrs. McKinley's sister. Later the President
returned to his mothers home to spend the re-
inalnder OF the DAY and evening, leaving II only
long enough to take little drive about sun
down.
The President is getting us much comfort as
possible out of his stay here The tall silk hat
usually associated with his public appearances
has been discarded for a straw hat Of conven-
tonal style, and tho usual heavy frock coat has
given place to a lighter serge sack. 1t was in
this outfit that he went to church this morning.
He was seen later on the vine-clad piazza Of his
mothers house or on the shady lawn In 'front.' OF
It, leisurely smoking a cigar and now and then
scanning the papers. He Is particularly in
terested in the Washington news, and read
yesterdays Senate proceedings and comment
thereon intently. OF affairs OF State the Pres-
dent will not talk. Efforts were made to-day to
draw him into discussion by some OF tho
callers. but to no avail. Several invitations for
tomorrow have been received but no plans are
outlined definitely.