The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-01
MILITARY ACTS
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err, and Capt. H. o. S. Helstand, who
has been engaged at the Mckinley
home since the return from Columbus
Rev. DR.. Manchester, the majors
pastor, conducted the services and
made only slight reference to the pres
ldent-elect and the position he is
about to assume. In the prayer he in
voked divine guidance in the cares
soon to be thrust upon an illustrioUs
Cantonian, and prayed that strength
might be vOuchSafed him in the dis
charge of all Of his duties.
An effort was made by some of the
congregation that crowded the big
church to the aisles to arrange an i'm
prOmptu reception after service, but
the president-elect has been cautiond
by his physician against indulging in
the pleasure of shaking hands with
large numbers of people now that he
has just regained his strength. The
benedictiOn pronounced, he walked
briskly down the aisle and grasping
the minister by the hand speedily
passed out and walked to his home.
In the afternoon, the major and Mrs
Mckinley sought the refreshing in
fluences of a short drive. For the re-
mainder Of the day they remained
quietly at home, almost free from
such cares as have thrust themselves
upon them nearly every day in the past
and excitement that might be expected
in view Of the early departure, and the
day was such as might be noted in any
modest American home. A few close
friends dropped in to inquire about 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 part of the day.
The inquiries as to the health Of Maj.
and Mrs. Mckinley brought very graft
flying answers. Mrs. Mckinley is in
her accustomed health" said Capt
Heistand this evening, "and well able
to undertake the journey tomorrow
evening. The major shows improve
ment every day and undoubtedly is IN
better condition physically now than he
has been for some time"
DR.. T. H. Phillips, who is the Nc
Kinley family physician and who at
tended the major during his recent i'll
ness, said to an Associated Press rep
resentative this evening: Maj. Nc
Kinley is well. He is in his usual
health and we'll able to undertake the
trip tomorrow evening and withstand
the important events Of the week"
In all the arrangements for the leave
taking tomorrow night the committee
in charge have first considered Maj
McKinley's personal comfort, and thc
arrangements call for nothing that will
fatigue him. There will be no hand
shaking and no farewell address if it
seems likely to tire him. There will
be no demonstration at the Mckinley
house. The Canton troop, bands
marching clubs, old soldiers and citi-
zens generally have been instructed to
meet at the city hall, and there or
ganiZe and march to the Mckinley
home to escort the president-elect and
party to the train. Whatever demon
stratiOn is made will be at the station.
Streets will be Illuminated and many
buildings decorated. This informality
and simplicity is in keeping with Mai.
McKinley's wishes. He desires no
pompOus demonstration to usher in the
important mission he goes to Wash
ington to fulfill
The packing for the trip at the frame
cottage was we'll finished last night.
Private Secretary Boyle has stored the
applications for office in huge wooden
cases, state by state, which will be ex-
pressed to Washington.
At $50 tonight the president and Mrs.
Mckinley said goodbye to a few
Eeighbors and friends who had called
10 say farewell. DR.. Phillips did not
make his usual evening call, as both
husband and wife were feeling so much
better. Maj. Mckinley joined a few
friends in the library after supper for
a cigar and a social chat. There is
great rejoicing over Maj. McKinley's
evident returning to robust health.
the presidential train will be made
up at Alliance yards, east Of here. to-
morrow, and inspected before coming
10 the canton station of the PennsvI-
wanna lines. AS arranged tonight. there
VIII De seven cars. including Maj. Nc