Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-01
HIS LAST SUNDAY T HOME.
Major and Mrs. McIN y spend a
quiet and Rest Day.
# HOME,

quiet and Rest Day.
CANTON, Feb. 2s.-To was spent by
Major and Mrs Mckinley the same as
have been the other Sun OF their resi-
dencs here since leavint state capitol
fourteen months ago n major attended
services at the First NJ hist church, ac-
companied by George b. .acsre of San Fran
CISCO the husband of the daughter Of his
deceased brother, and Captain H. o. S.
Heistand who has been engaged at the
Mckinley home since the return from Column
bus. Rev. DR.. Manchester, the majors pas
tor, conducted the services. and made only
slight reference to the president-elect and
the position he is about to assume. An effort
was made by some OF the congregation that
crowded the big church to the aialos to ar
range an impromptu reception after services,
but the presdent-elect had been cautioned
by his physicians against induging in the
pleasure of shaking hands with such num-
bers of people, just now that he has re-
gained his strength. After the benedction
he walked swiftly down the aisle and walked
to his home.
took a short drive For the remainder of the
day they remained quietly at home. There
was none of the hustle and excitement that
might be expected in view of the early de-
parture, and the day was such as might be
noted in any modect American home. A
the health of the major and his wife, and
some of the relatives from out of the city,
who are to join the party for the trip to
Washington, were at the house during the
day. ...
Mrs. Mckinley is in her accustomed
health" said Captain Heistand this evening,
"and well able to undertake the journey to-
morrow afternoon"
DR.. Phillips. family physician, said to an
Associated press representative this evening"
Major Mckinley is well. He is in his
usual health and we'll able to undertake the
trip tomorrow afternoon, and to Withstand
the important events of the week"
| In all the arrangements for the leave
| taking tomorrow night the committee in
charge has first considered Major McKin-
| ley's personal comfort, and the arrangements
| call for nothing that will fatigue him.
There will be no handshaking and no fare
| well address If it seems likely to tire him.
| There will be no demonstration at the Nc
| l<inley house. The Canton troop, bands,
marching clubs, Old soldiers and citizsns gen
| orally have been instructed to meet at the
| city hall and there organize and march
| to the Mckinley home to escort the party
| to the train. Whatever demonstration Is
made will be at the station. Streets will
| be illuminated and many buildings deco
rated This informality and simplicity are
| in keeping with Major McKinley's wishes.
At $50 tonight Major and Mrs. Mckin-
| ley said goodby to a few neighbors and
| friends who had called to say farewell.
DR.. Phillips did not make his usual even
ing call, as both husband and wife were
feeling so much better. After supper Major
Mckinley Joined a few friends in the library
| for a cigar and social chat.
The presidential train will be made ur
at the Alliance yards. east of here, tomor.
row, and inspected beforehand. There vii
be seven cars, including Major Mckinley's
private car and four other private or Pull
man cars for passengers, dining car anc
baggage car. Chairman Garretson of the es
cort committee will reach Canton IRON
cleveland in the morning to conclude ar
rangements 1t is not expected there VII
be any public speaking on the trip TO Wash
| ington