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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

noted for what it accomplished. This
congress will be noted for what it does
not accomplish"
That was a plain notification from
Speaker Reed that he would not per-
NIT congress to do anything. The
speaker has all power over the house of
representatives. He appoints the COM
mittees, chairmen of the committees,
and the other officials who have charge
of legislation. No member of the
house of representatives can make n
speech or accomplish anything what
ever without the consent of the presid-
ing officer. lie may shout Mr.. Speak
err until he gets hoarse or loses his
voice, but he cannot make speech, or
call up bill, or do anything legislative,
unless the speaker chooses to grant him
recognition. From this brief statement
YOU will understand that the speaker
has power but little less exalted than
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
readers do not know who Tom Reed is;

II, ~, 1,1 -;
leauer7 90 lio' hi'oW Mlio oili A'ee'' 10
ana hehce IS 1t noO improper 10 SKY
something aoouC hilh aC 'lii'7 'illie'
lhonl"" l'r"eNetU l'eeu' o. i u ,i''Iil''
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Oh representatives. ouV Oh 'hc 900
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&reaI TGPuolae' ile i''S ''eVii '' Seie''e,' t'
tile leuuer ol ''e mouse l oL Iel,IeSeii''' ' "a
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
EXPIRES On MARCH 4.
Fourth Congress Soon to
Pass Into History.
In Future Years 1t VIII BE Known
ns the COngressWhichH Has Not
Accomplished Anything
to Speak OF.
Especial washington letter. ]

The Fifty-fourth congress has made
it's history, and is n thing of the past.
BY constitutional limitation it expires
on the fourth day of March, when the
new executive administration begins.
This fact is not generally known, and
the people do not study political af-
fairs as they ought to do. There are
thousands of our people who do not
know what the congress is, nor how it
is composed. The young people who
study the constitution in our schools
know very well that the congress con-
sists of u house of representatives, num-
bering 35G men, who are elected by a di-
rect vote of the people; and senate,
composed of 30 members, who are elect
ed by the legislatures of the various
states. There are now 45 states in
This union, and each state is entitled to
two senators. Therefore there are 30
senators.
The congress is composed of two
houses, OF legislative assemblies, called
the, house of representatives and the
senate. This fact ought to be known
to every one; and yet have shown in
telligent people the senate chamber in
the capitol building, and then shown
them the house of representatives, and
afterwards had them ask the startling
question: "Now, where does congress
meet"
The fact that the general public does
not take general interest in congress
sional proceedings was thrust upon me
last summer, when one of my cousins
came here from Pennsylvania and spent
a few days in the national capital. He
was riding along a prominent thor
oughfare with me on an electric car,
and pointed out large hotel, saying;
TON Reed lives there"
"And who is Tom Reed?" inquired
my cousin, and the inquiry almost
took me off my feet.
We who live in Washington and know
all of the public men of the land are
prone to assume that everybody knows
them, and understands them as we do;
but in that we are mistaken. My
cousin is a Woodworking young man,
and has a bank account. He does not
drink nor use tobacco in any form
lie reads the newspapers, and is gen.
orally well informed. And yet, he
didn't know who Tom Reed is.
Under the circumstances it is only
fair for me to assume that some of my
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

ALL the certificates of nomination
and nomination papers of candidates
for offices to be filed at the spring
election must be filed with the Clerk
of the Board of Deputy Supervisors of
Elections on or before March 2&d,
twelve days prior to the election,
which occurs on April 9TH. Candidates
who neglect fling their petitions until
later date cannot have their names
printed on the ballot We do not APP
prehend that many Of them win show
neglect in this particular
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

The Ohio penitentiary has been un-
dergoing a smallpox scare for day or
two, man who was recovering from
the disease having been taken there
from Dayton. With no ordinary mea ms
of telling such news to each other, still
it was no time at all till the entire pop
ulation of $500 knew of the mans
presence The convalescent was put
in safe place and there was no cause
for fright.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
EcNLEs WILL RESIGN.

Hon. Chas. q. lawo- VIII saon Dc Comp.
trollor oftae Currency.
SPECIAL TO DAILY LEADER.
CmcAeo, March lth-A personal
friend of Comptroller of the Currency
says that Mr.. Ecllles is in poor health
and moreover does not care to hold Of
fee under the Mckinley administra-
tion. For these reasons he has de
eided not to wait until '9s, but to
tender his resignation at once,
This will make an immediate vacancy
to be filed 10y Mr. Mckinley, who has
offered the position to Mr., c, &. Dawes.
Mr.. Dawes is Chicagoan, a native OF
Marietta, o., and it is said he has al
ready made arrangements for his early
residence in Washington.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
Struck by IL Trolley Car.

COLUMBUS, March 3.-R. II. Coulter,
of Marietta, student ut Starting Medi-
cal College, was struck last night by
an electric car on State street and
thrown five or six feet His head was
gashed, but it was not discovered un-
til this morning that his skull was
crushed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
yond redemption.

SENATOR FORAKER, twice governor
of Ohio, and elected to the highest
legislative body in the land, strange
to say, had never set foot inside the
Senate chamber until Wednesday of
this week. 1t will be only short
spell, We'll wager, till the dignified old
room will know him as well as any Of
its older occupants.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

The travelling public, and it is a
great one, will be interested to know
of the death of the Anti-Scalper bill,
which occurred yesterday in the Sen
ate. The brokers' with their splendid
organization, have been the means OF
saving the travellers considerable.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

OUR sister city on the Kanawha has
been visited by the divine healer
Schrader. Reports say that his recep-
ton was frost and that he left
shortly after hanging out his sign, for
Cleveland, where he doubtless thought
the people were not so hopelessly be
yond redemption.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
REAL ESTATE TRANeFERs.
Sales of Property for the Week Ending
Thursday, March 4th.

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Thursday, March 4th.
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FEARING TOWNSHIP.
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cert. redeemed
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INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHlP.
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

THE Supreme Court of California has
affirmed the decision of the lower
courts in the Durrant case and IL LOOKS
as if the fellow would finally have to
pay the full penalty of his crime.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
Possibly II Now EleId.

The Cow Run sand we'll on the Pol
lock farm in Peasants county, between
Willow Island and Calf Creek, makes a
fine showing and there is possibility
that it may open up new Cow Run
pOol
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

WEST VIRGINIA is to be congratulated
on the strength of being today for the
first time in twenty years, in the he-
publican fold. Goyenor Atkinson was
inaugurated at noon Thursday
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
FRIDAY. MARCH s. 1887

Up in Belmont county they have been
undergoing seige of counterfeiters.
Several important arrests have been
made.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
ED. LEApER-Please announce the nalie az ns ., y
.i Sota To- ioy. Member of the Board of Educa
t1on OF MarleVV" Ni'9 VOTERS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

Now / lay me down to sleep,
Another day of toll is DER,
While my wife her vigil keeps,
Ger my breeches on the floor.
She VIII be the first 10 rise,
Ere the day begins to dawn,
Ana ! would not be surprised
II my change should an be gone.
Let her take it # she will,
Little do care for that,
30 she doesn't find the bill
Ip the lining Of my hat.
I NJ {
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

MR.. Ep1ToR-Please say that James faT1,ti, a ari
now serving his first term as Mars9ai t "a nica
alta has performed the services OF saia oIioe ii,
with such faithfulness and importantly, thaC @
the people insist that he be retalmea III III the tb
ONCE and he will be their canalua9Se 9 I ~ .i'
spring election. ihN / 'o-
MIR. EDITOR: Please announce TO tne EVVSpS ~ Sas.
of Marietta City that will be an appllcanU, ,i lol
the lob of City Marshal, and shoulu I'M ii,e
the people to consider my name i,, on Mono"S'
the 9Th day of April, 1897, and oonge r, 0vp
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
Cairo Connected.

The telephone line to the Cairo oil
field was opened up for business for the
first time Thursday. The same line
connects with the Hendershot and Og-
din fields.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05
FOR CITY COMMISSIONER.

EDITOR LEADER: Please say that the uuu9i ~
signed will be a candidate for election 10 !t vIe
office of City Commissioner, at the coming M
April election. ~ ~
EDITOR LEADER: Announce, II you pleaS,e, ,a
tho name of Chas j. Best for reelection 10 the
once of City Commissioner ana oOlISe I,r,ns
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-05

CAscARETs stimulate yer, kidneys
and bowels Never sicl1en, wealsen or
gripe.
The herald., 1897-12-12

er's roof to go to Allegheny. That was
the first breaking of home ties, which
neither the president nor his mother
ever forgot
He Will remember to his dying day that
fond kiss of farewell and the pledge he
gave In return, to be a good boy, study
hard and write once week. The great
est care was taken by the good wo-
man to see that her sons outfit for such
an extended trip by stage was of the
best and contained all that was neces-
sary for his college life. And then. as
the stage ratified down the road, carry
ing her boy among strangers for the
first time, that little mother, In the SOL
itude Of her chamber, prayed God to
keep him from all evil.
In the first year at college he returned
home for his mothers comfort and his
mothers nursing. Her vigils at his bed
side were untiring, and at length he re-
gained his health, just as the sulen roar
of heavy guns was heard at Sumter.
The martial. spirit was strong in the
breast of William Mckinley, and his
mother did not seek to check It. There
was valiant blood in her veins and a
love Of country in her heart which
prompted her to turn to that STRIPPING
Of II years and say:
my son, go where duty calls"
There was another pathetic scene in
the Mckinley household when William.
on that bright June morning, proud and
manly In his new uniform of blue and
with his musket, large and heavy, re-
newed his pledge to "be a good boy." and
with contending emotions of 1oy and
sorrow struggling for mastery. he set
his teeth and marched straight out to
his regiment, the Twenty-third.
William Mckinley kept up an unbrok-
en- correspondence from the front with
his Spartan mother
Then came a letter that he had been
promoted from the ranks, and that he
had been made lieutenant. From lieu
tenant to captain and from captain to
brevet major, that young soldier grad
ually advanced, and his devoted mother
in her far-off cottage, poured fortl,
The herald., 1897-12-12
THE GOLDEN CORD IS BROKEN
Special to The Herald.
BY MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. n.-Wher
on the 4th Of last March. Nancy ALI
son Mckinley sat on the spacious plat
form which fronted the capitol of the
nation and witnessed her son kiss the
Holy Bible and become president Of the
United States, while millions of admir-
ing Americans applauded, her cup of
Joy was filled to overfowing. and. lifting
up her face to the Lord of Hosts, she
murmured: "God be praised"
1t was the proudest and happiest mo-
ment of her life.
Ten days ago, after race across
mountains and through valleys, in al
most perilous haste, oppressed by fear
that he might not arrive at the bedside
of his dying mother to bid her a last
farewell, that son, so highly honored by
his country. William Mckinley, knelt al
her bedside in fear and trembling, lest
the light had gone out of those dear old
eyes forever. But life was there, and
taking those beloved, wrinkled an6
feeble hands to his bosom, he offered the
prayer, "God spare her." as he put his
lips close to hers and tenderly asked
Mother, do you know me?"
A new light appeared in that sad face
and a smile of recognition was family
discernible in her half-shut eyes, but
her voice had gone, and with it the
power to move a single muscle, and the
anguish which possessed her sons hear
in that moment of meeting was the bit
terest he has experienced in all his life
Here, mother, is William" said Sis
ter Helen, endeavoring, in her gentle
way, to relieve the intense suffering oi
her brother, who she feared had come
too late to receive the maternal bless
ing.
"If you recognize him. hold up your
hand" There was slight twitching OF
the muscles, evidence that the dying
mother had understood, and knew, but
her hand lay heavy and made no re-
sponse. The smile of happiness in hel
eyes relieved the intense agony Of the
moment. The little throng of watchers
deep in their souls. poured forth the
prayer: THANK God, she knows him..
For four and fifty years Mother Nc
Kinley had known William, and the
bond which held one to the other
throughout that long lapse of time has
been remarkable for it's strength anG
tenderness. Her prayers have been his
success. and his have been for her.
Mrs. Mckinley gave birth to sever
children in the order named, as follows
Duncan, David, James, Helen, William
Abner and Anna. Three of these and
their father she has mourned for at the
grave, but in all her sorrows the others
have greatly comforted her. She ha6
no favorites, for the good in all appealed
to her equally.
The McKinleys had thirst for knowl.
edge, and, as Niles afforded but limited
opportunity for giving the children a
proper education, the family moved to
Poland, where William, having had the
advantages of a good common school
was placed in the academy
At length William found himself pre-.
pared for college. and he left his moth
The herald., 1897-12-12

manhood, though she was not unusually
tall. She dwelt in serene atmosphere
the atmosphere of faith and hope. She
seemed to have found the secret of per-
petual youth, and young people and
children were among her warmest
friends.
Dear, good, kind, gentle SOUL she has
earned her rest, and now that their hour
of sore aff1iction has come, William Nc
Kinley and his loving wife will have the
sympathy of an entire nation.
THE LAST DAY
CANTON, O., Dec. 11.-(By Associated
Press.) This, the tenth day of Mrs.
McKinleys illness, was marked by a
number of material changes, none of
which has permanently improved the
condition of the patient, and, as dark
ness approached, it was felt by those
around her that she had finished the last
day of her life's journey. She was rest
ing comparatively easy at that time,
but was a great deal weaker At the
dawn of day it was felt that the end was
at hand, for about that time she expert
enced one of the sinking spells common
to the illness, and for long time seemed
so nearly inanimate that it appeared no
rally was possible. But the rally
came, and with it a condition in which
she was able to take a small amount Of
liquid nourishment, the first she had
taken since last Monday. This was fol-
lowed by such peaceful repose at to re-
vive the hope, which was realized, that
she would live through the day. In the
afternoon another period of anxiety was
experienced by the watchers. Another
sinking spell came, and for time it
seemed as though it would be the last.
Since then she continued very weak and
les. The doctor called at $50 o'clock
and reported that he found a material
change for the worse, such as he re-
garded as certain to bring about final
dissolution during the night. He had
not even hope that she could live until
morning.
President Mckinley continued his
vigil all day, as he had the preceding
days. He sat almost'constantly in the
sick room, and there secured about all
the rest he had. He had the newspa-
pers at his side, and when the mother
rested most peacefully he glanced over
their columns for the news Of the day
Late in the afternoon he and his wife
emerged from the house, and took few
turns on the porch for exercise and a
little fresh air. and a little later he and
his brother Abner had O similar walk.
CONTINUED on Second Pagel
The herald., 1897-12-12

prayers and thanksgivings. And those
letters are preserved in the treasur.
room Of Mother McKinleys humble
home In Canton unto this very day.
At length the war was over and the
young soldier returned to his mothers
roof in good health and Joined in thank
offering.
And then it was he took counsel with
mother" and on her advice began the
study Of law. From law into politics the
step was short and easy but in the path
which he has since travelled with such
success he has ever been guided by his
mothers hand.
From the field of local politics she saw
him march to congress, and with pro-
phetlc knowledge she declared that
higher honors awaited him. Then he
found himself the leader of his party in
the great state of Ohio. and incumbent
of the gubernatorial chair.
1t was on that cold, clear day in jan
uary Of 1892 that Mother Mckinley
smiled in pride upon her son as he stood
on the inaugural stand, taking oath OF
office. and pictured him in the ceremony
in front of the nations capitol.
The Mckinley home had direct con-
nection by telephone with the conven-
ton hall. At the receiver stood VIM.
Mckinley. When the news of his NOM
ination came he rushed to his mother S
room and kissed her. and Mother Nc
Kinley, placing her trembling hands on
her sons neck and with eyes brimmiug
with tears of joy. whispered into his
alone.
On the night of the November election.
Mother Mckinley, then in her S9th year,
remained up to hear the latest returns
and to assure herself that William was
surely elected. and that her lifes dream
had come true.
At the inauguration last March Mother
Mckinley saw the happiest moment Of
her life. Her cup Of Joy was full to
overflowing. After the ceremony she
remained at the White House some ten
days and enjoyed to her entire satisfac-
ton all the comforts which, in her
dreams she had seen bestowed upon the
members of the family Of the chief mag
istrate.
In her personal appearance Mother
Mckinley was of the heroic type of wo-
The herald., 1897-12-12
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Mother Mckinley died at $3.50
o'clock this morning.
G. G. Hubbard, famous for his con-
nection with the telephone patents,
dies at Washington.
Grave doubt is now felt as to the
guilt of the negro lynched in Missis-
sippi on Wednesday.
Action taken by political leaders to
reform the civil service in accordance
with Republican needs.
The orthodox Greek church makes
claims to lands in Alaska; rights ac-
quired from Russia will be respected
Belief expressed by Senator Hanna
that Hawaii will be annexed in the
face Of the bitter opposition of the ma
tives of the country.
The six-day bicycle race Is ended
and the paltry prizes ready for distri.
button; unfortunately the affair was 6
big financial success.
England's Political leaders find
plenty of cause for worry in the situa-
tion in Africa and in the Orient; Peary
receives very hearty welcome; Min
lister Hay giving very good account Of
himself.
Official notice sent out that the
union Of the nations forming the
Greater Republic is to be made much
closer; affairs in the nations them
selves promise an early dissolution
of the whole scheme.
German advance in the Orient will
be rapid until Russian snag is struck
the Haytian incident causes good
deal of anti-American talk on the part
of Berlin editors; more efforts making
to secure prohibition of the importa-
tlon Of American meat products.
The herald., 1897-12-12
AGREEMENT REACHED

PEKING, Dec. 1.-THE German.
China difficulty is practically settled.
The Germans refuse to discontinue the
occupation Of Kiao- -Chau Bay. The Coz.
ernor of Shang Tung province has beep
removed from office. but will not be any
further degraded. No monopoly Of miues
The herald., 1897-12-12

Continued on Second Page.)
The herald., 1897-12-12
MOTHER M'KINLEY'S MEMORY

All That Remains to Her
Children
THE GOLDEN CORD IS BROKEN
A NATION MoURNs WITH ITS
CHIEF OFFICER
Mrs. Logan Writes Of Long Life Of
Duty Done and of High Am
bition Fully Realized
Special to The Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-07-30
w. C. T. U. .COLUMN

CONDUCTED BY MRS. M. L. HOBBS.
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JASPER, INDIANA. FRIDAY. JULY 80, 1897.
WITnDRAWS HER SMILES.

Mr.. Chauncey M. Depew has just
returned from England. He says
that the feeling in that country
toward the United States is unfriend-
y now, while Il year ago it was cor
dial.
So long as the United States con-
sents to everything proposed by
England they can expect to have
the friendship of that country.
Having adopted a single gold stand
ard in obedience to her suggestion,
and having considered an arbitra-
ton scheme which would have been
wholly to her advantage, England
was naturally in a good humor
toward the United States until she
found that the arbitration scheme
was not to be passed. Then she be-
came hostile, and this feeling has
been increased by many OF the pro-
visions of the Tariff Bill now unde II
discussion.
Mr.. Depew says that the English
people cared nothing for the fulmi-
nations Of the press so long as Am
bassador Bayard was there to as
sure them in his eloquent speeches
tina. the government of the United
States did not sympathize with the
sentiments expressed by the news
papers, but that the President and
high officials, as W Ill as the wealthy
classes of society, were in sympathy
with the measure which England
desired. 1t would seem that Am
bassador Hay has not been lavish
ing such sweets upon the British
ear, which, taken in connection
with the rejection Of the Arbitration
Treaty and the Tariff Bill which dis
eliminates against British products
has revived the feeling of aversion
which the English have felt for
Americans ever since the Revolu-
ton.
Mr.. Depew's impressions are un-
doubtedly correct. SO long as the
United States are willing to defer to
English suggestion in everything
they can expect England's smile OF
approval. But is it worth having
at the price we must pay for it?
The day will come when the bet
ter judgment Of the people of the
United States will assert itself, when
we shall have financial policy Of
our own, untrammeled by England s
interference, and when the Ameri-
can doctrine first asserted by Presi-
dent Monroe will again become a
motive Of Government not to be
modified by concessions or disturbed
in any way.-Evansville Courier.