Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-01
HIS LAST SUNDAY IN CANTON.
Major Mckinley Attended Church
Yesterday-His Party to Leave
for Washington Tonight.

Canton, o., Feb. S.-To-day was spent
by Major and Mrs. Mckinley much the
same as have been the other Sundays of
their residence here since leaving The state
capital. fourteen months ago. The major
attended services at the First Methodist
Episcopal church, accompanied by MI.
George B. Moore, of San Francisco, the
husband of the daughter of his deceased
brother, and Captain IL q. S. Heistand,
who has been engaged ut the Mckinley
home since the return from Columbus.
Rev. ID. Manchester, the majors pastor,
conducted the services and made only slight
reference to the sspresident-eiect, and The
position he is about TO assume. In the
prayer he invoked divine guidance in the
cares soon to be thrust upon an Hlustrious
Cantonian, and prayed that faith and
strength might be gouchsafed him in the
discharge OF all his duties.
An effort was made by some of. the con-
gregation that crowded the big church
TO arrange an tmpromptu reception
after services, but the president-eleet
has been cautioned by his physicians
against indulginE in the pleasure of shak-
ing hands with large numbers of people
now that he has just regained his strength.
The benedietion pronounced, he walked
briskly down the aisle and. grasping the
, pastor by the hand speedily passed out
and walked to his home.
In the afternoon. Majoor and Mrs.
Mckinley sought the refreshing Influences
Of a short drive. For the remainder of
the day they remained quietly at home, -al-
most free from such cares as have thrust
themselves upon them nearly every day In
the past year. There was none of the bus
tie and excitement that might be expected
In view of the early departure, and the day
was such as mighc be noted in any modest
American home. y few close friends drop
ped In TO. inquire about the health of the
major and his wife. and some of the rela-
tives 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 Major
ing answers. Mrs. Mckinley is in her ac-
customed health, said Captain Heistand
this evening, and well able to undertake
the Journey tomorrow evening. The maj
or shows Improvement every day and un-
doubtedly is in better condition physically
now than he has been for some time"
family physician. and who attended the ma
Jor during his recent Illness, said 10 an
Associated Press reporter this evening:
Major Mckinley is well. He is in his
usual health and will be able TO undertake
the trip tomorrow evening and to with
stand the important events of the week"
In all the arrangements for the leave
taking Tomorrow night. the committee in
charge have first considered Major Nc
kinley's personal comfort and the ar
rangements c. call for nothing that will ia
tigue him. There will be no handshaking
and no farewell address IL it seems likely
10 tire him. There will be no demonstra-
tion at the Mckinley house The Canton
troop. bands, marching clubs. old soldiers
and citizens generally have been instructed
TO meet at the city hall and there organize
and march 10 the Mckinley home to escort
d N.
whatever demonstration is made will be
at the station. Streets will be Illuminated
ana many buildings decorated.
This informaiity and simplicity Is i'm
Keeping with Major Mckilleys 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 Pri-
Fate Secretary Boyle has stored the appli-
cations for office in huge wooden cases.
state by state, which will be expressed to
Washington.
Al ?:SO tonight the president and Mrs.
Nc hiniey said good-by to a few neighbors
ana friends VINO had called to say fare
We'll. Dr. Phillips did not make his usual
evening call as both husband and wife
were feellng so much better.
Major Mckinley Joined a few friends in
the library after supper for a cigar and a
social chat. There is great rejoicing over
Meior Mckinley's evident return 10 robust
health.
The presidential train will be made up at
Alliance yards. east of here to-morroH
aud inspected before coming to the Canton
station of the Pennsylvania lines As ar
ranged tonight. there will be seven cars.
including Major McKinley's private ear
and four other private or Pullman cars for
passengers, dining car and a baggage car
Chairman Garretson. of the escort COM
mittee. will reach Canton from Cleveland in
the morning 20 conclude arrangements IL
is not expected that there will be any pub
lie speaking on the trip to Washington