New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-10
THE PRESIDENT IN CANTON,
FOR THE FUNERAL OF
GEORGE d. SAXTON
MR.. M'KINLEY TO PROCEED TO OMAHA TO-
NIGHT-MRs. M'KINLEY TO STAY IN
CANTON SEVERAL DAYS.


CANTON SEVERAL DAYS.
Canton. Ohio Oct. 9-The homecoming Of
President and Mrs. Mckinley to-day for the
funeral OF George d. Saxton was attended with
a touching scene at the Pennsylvania station.
Many people were there when the train arrived.
end extended to the party a silent but sympa-
thetc welcome The party arrived on the Pitts
burg. Fort Wayne and Chicago express at 1923
o'clock. travelling In the special car Campania.
NJ. G. Barber, the Presidents brother-in-law,
at the station with several friends of the
family, and Or. Framfeulter. who was called TO
take charge Of Private John Barber. the sick
I soldier
The President and Mrs. Mckinley were nrst
out Of the car. They were accompanied by
Postmaster George B Frease through the sta
ton to the carriage in waiting. AS they np-
preached. the crowd, with heads uncovered and
bowed, silently opened passageway for them
Mrs. Mckinley was supported by the arm Of the
President with the care and close attention ne
always devotes to her personal comfort. Mrs
Barber, Mrs. McKney's sister was next OIL
the train, and was joined by her husband
Webb G. Hayes followed.
John Barber was carried from the train by MS
brother George Barber. who had gone from
New York to Washington to join the party, ana
by George c. Clark. The sick man was an or
derby for General Henry In Porto Rico ana mas
for several weeks been III from typhoid fever IN
Washington. where his mother and Mrs NC
Knley have been nursing him. first at the White
House and later at Garfield Hospital
Miss Helen Mckinley. the Presidents sister.
and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart a. Bowman. or Lo-
rain. the latter the Presidents niece, who started
with the party from Washington, left the train
al Pttsburg to take another road
The President and his party went direct to the
Barber home which is the old SaXton home
stead, and was the Canton home Of the Mckln-
leys during the Presidents service in Congress.
Mrs Mckinley soon lay down for little rest
and at 100 o'clock dinner was served to the
family Mrs Mckinley bore up remarkably and
was able to be about the house.
Except when the President, accompanied by
Mrs Barber, took a short walk on the side
streets near the house the party remained in
the house all day. Many flowers are being re-
ceived from friends Of the President and the
family. Persons in Washington placed many on
the train before il started
The funeral arrangements were concluded ar
ter the arrival of the party. The services are
to be held in the Barber home at o'clock on
Monday afternoon. and they will be private.
The Rev O. b. Milligan, pastor of the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church. will oficiate The BODY
Will be attended by Judge George f.. BALDWIN
William a. Lynch. George u. Frease, j. H. Ken
ney David b. Smith and James J. Grant as pail
bearers. The burial will take place in west
Lawn Cemetery in the SaXton family lot.
The train bearing the Cabinet and other OIL
Gals from Washington to the Omaha EXPOSE
ton will arrive in Canton on Monday evening
and about o'clock the private car or the Presl-
dent will be attached to it, Mrs. Mckinney, ~
is thought tonight, VIII not undertake the trip
to Omaha but will be with the President IN en-,
cago She will remain in Canton for several
days and more than likely will go 10 Chicago
with Mrs. Lafayette McWiliams and mrs
w A. Goodman. her cousins. who arc expected
to be here for the funeral.
The day has brought no new developments III
the tragedy. Mrs. George remains in jail, ana
has seen no one but Mayor Rice during the day
He was with her for five minutes. She is to be
arraigiied at 10 o'clock on Monday morning.
The Coroner Will resume the taking Of testimony
on Monday