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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

+, Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Duncan, the
| Presidents sisters; Miss Mary Barber,
Mrs. McWilliams, Mrs. Mckinley s
cousin; the physicians, including Dr..
| McBurney, who arrived after 8 o'clock;
| John G.. Milburn, John N. Sctach erd,
Harry Hamlin, all of this city; Secre-
| tary Cortelyou and a number Of others.
| Rev. C. d. Wilson, Methodist min
lister of Tonawanda, N. ", who was
The Presidents Pastor
for three years at Canton, called at
the residence to inquire whether his
services were needed, but did not en-
ter the house. Another Methodist
minister who has a church nearby, re-
manned at the Milburn residence for
two hours In the belief that his SER
vices might be desired. At 9:37 Sec
rotary Cortelyou, who had been much
OF the time with his dying chief, sent
out formal notification that the Presi-
dent was dying, but the President lin
gered on, his pulse growing fainter
and fainter.
There was no need for formal bulle-
tins after this. Those who came from
the house at intervals told the same
story-that the President was dying
and that the end might come at any
time. His tremendous vitality was
the only remaining factor in the re-
suit and this gave hope only of brief
postponement of the end. DR.. Mynter
thought he might last until 2 a. m.
DIR. Mann said at II o'clock that the
President was still alive and probably
would live an hour. Thus minutes
heightened to hours and midnight
came with the President still battling
against death.
At this midnight hour the Milburn
house was the center of scene as an
mated as though it were midday, al
though solemn hush hung over the
Great Crowd of Watchers.
The entire lower part of the house was
aglow with light, and the many at
tendants, friends and relatives could
be seen within moving about and oc-
casionally coming in groups to the
front doorway for a breath of air.
In the upper front chamber the lights
were low and around the outside and
the north side where the chamber of
death is located there were fitful lights
burning brightly and then turned low
Secretary Root and Secretary Wilson
came from the house and paced up ard
down the side walk. All that Secre-
tary Root said was "the end has not
come yet"
Despite the fact that vitality contin-
ued to ebb as midnight approached no
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

ha jutb been by

efforts were spared to keep the spark OF
life glowing. DR.. Janeway of New
York City, arrived at the Buffalo depot
at 11:40 o'clock. George Urban was
waiting for him and they drove at a
breakneck pace to the Mlburn house.
He was shown to the Presidents room
at once and made an examination Of
the almost inanimate form.
Secretary of Navy Long arrived at
the Milburn house at 1906 O'Clock.
This was his first visit to the city, and
he had the satisfaction of seeing the
President alive even II he was not con-
sclous Of his visitors presence. Secre-
!, tary Long
Was vfsibIy Affected.
Vice President Roosevelt had been
notified early in the day Of the critical
state of affairs. There was no longer
doubt that in the approaching death
of the President complete change in
the executive administration of the
government would ensue. When Mr..
Roosevelt would take the oath of office
was wholly a matter of conjecture.
President Arthur took the oath ct
2 a. m. after the death of Garfield, and
in that case Justice Brady, Of New
York, administered the oath. There is
no requirement that the oath shall be
administered by justice of the United
States Supreme Court. although that
procedure is adopted when circum-
stances permit.
shortly After Midnight
the Presidents breathing was barely
perceptible. His pulse had practically
ceased and the extremities were cold.
1t was recognized that nothing remain
ed but the last struggle and some OF the
friends of the family who had remained
through the day begun to leave the
house not caring to be present at the
final scene.
Such an intense state of anxiety ex-
listed among the watchers that rumors
gained frequent circulation that death
had already actually occurred.
The arrival of the coroner gave rise 4
to one such rumor and a food Of
groundless dispatches were sent saying
that the end had come. These wAre
speedily set at rest by an official state
ment from within the house that the
reports of death were groundless and
~.
Corner Wilson said that he had been
ordered by the district attorney of the
county to go to the Milburn residence
as soon as possible after the announce
ment he had seen in reputable paper
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14
DEATH CAME AT 2:15.

MILBURN HOUSE, BUFFALO, Sep
ember 14.-President Mckinley died
+ 2;15 a. m.
He had been unconscious since 1850
], m. His last conscious hour on earth
|Fas spent with the wife to whom he
devoted lifetime of care.
He died unattended by a minister
the gospel, but his last words were
p humble submission to the will of
be God in whom he believed. He was
Ieeonciled to the cruel fate to which
assassin's bullet had condemned
N and faced death in the same spirit
ealmness and poise which has mark
his long and honorable career. His
PSI conscious words reduced to writ
g by DR.. Mann, who stood at his
asde when they were uttered, were
s follows:
Goodbye. All goodbye. 1t is
Foa S way. His will be DONE"
Ills relatives and the members OF
Official family were at the Milburn
oase, except Secretary Wilson, who
not avail himself of the oppor-
nifty when some of the Presidents
lsonal and political friends took
ave Of him. This painful ceremony
as simple.
Ills friends came to the door Of the
X room, took longing glance at
IL and turned tearfully away. He
AZ practically unconscious during this
me But the powerful heart stimu-
las Including oxygen, were employ
70 restore him to consciousness for
maj parting with his wife. He
saed Tor her and she sat at his side
~ ned his hand. He consoled her
- Hade her goodbye. She went
-'ousA the heart trying scene with the
+Aie bravery and fortitude with which
mas borne the grief of the tragedy
F"ea ended his life.
rae immediate cause of the Presi-
sA1s death is undetermined. The
-tsielans disagree and it will possibly
lure an autopsy to fix the exact
use The Presidents remains will be
ven 10 Washington and there will De
stare funeral.
'iee resident Roosevelt, who now
'Sseas to the presidency, may take
oatn OF Office wherever he happens
4eaF the news. The cabinet will, of
use resign in body and President
OSeVelt will have an opportunity of
Ing new cabinet If he so desires.
ne rage of the people of Buffalo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

MILBURN HOUSE, BUFFALO, Sept.
13.-Before 6 o'clock it was clear to
those at the Presidents bedside that he
was dying and preparations were made
for the last sad Offices of farewell from
those who were nearest and dearest
to him. Oxygen had been admins
tered steadily but with little effect in
keeping back the approach of death.
of Inconsistencies only to relapse to
another. But in this period when his
mind was practically clear, occurred
a series of events of profoundly touch
ing character. Down stairs, with strain
ed and tear-stained faces members OF
the cabinet were grouped in anxious
waiting. They knew the end was near
that the time had come when they
must see him for the last time on earth.
This was about o'clock. One by one
they assembled the stairway. Secretary
Root. Secretary Hitchcock and Attor-
ney General Knox. Secretary Wilson
also was there but he held back, not
wishing to see the President in his last
agony. There was only a momentary
stay of the cabinet officers at the
Threshold of the death chamber.
Then they withdrew,
The Tears Streaming
down their faces and the words Of in
tense grief choking in their threats.
After they left the sick room the physi-
clans rallied him to consciousness and
the President asked almost immediate
". that his wife be brought to him.
The doctors fell back into the shadows
of the room as Mrs. Mckinley came
through the doorway. The strong face
of the dying man lighted up with a
faint smile as their hands were clasp"
ed. She sat beside him and held his
hand. Despite physical weakness, she
bore up bravely under the ordeal.
The President in his last period OF
consciousness which ended about 7:4o
chanted the words Of the hymn
Nearer My God to Thee" and his last
audible conscious words as taken
down by DR.. Mann at the bedside were;
Good bye all. goodbye. 1t is Gods
way. His will be DONE"
Then his mind began to wander and
soon afterward he completely lost con-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

who reacher the house at $50. He
was permitted to go up stairs to look
for the last time upon the face of his
chief. Those in the house at this time
were Secretaries Hitchcock, Wilson and
Root, Senators Fairbanks, Hanna and
Burrows, Judge Day. Col. Herrick, Abb
ner Mckinley, the Presidents brother,
and his wife, DR.. and Mrs. Baer, the
Presidents niece and her husband;
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er be felt in his extremities and they
grew cold. Below stairs the grief
stricken gathering waited sadly for the
end. All the evening those who had
fastened here as fast as steam could
carry them continued to arrive. They
drove up In carriages or were whisked
up in automobiles, all intent upon get
ting here before death came. One of
the last was Attorney General Knox,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

seriousness. His life was prolonged for
hours by the administration of oxygen
and the President finally expressed a
desire
To Be Allowed to Die.
About $3.50 the administration OF oxy-
gen ceased and the pulse grew fainter
and fainter. He was sinking gradually
like a child into the eternal slumber.
By 10 o'clock the pulse could not long
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-09-14

against the Presidents assassin when
they learned tonight that he was
dying was boundless. Thousands sur
rounded the Jail and the entire police
force of the city and two regiments of
militia were utilized to insure his pro-
lection.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
GEORGETOWN CONVENT.
Session of the Alumnae AsnO-
citation.


The Alumnae Association of GEORGETOWN
Convent met yesterday in annual session,
and elected the following officers: Mrs.
julius S. Walsh of ST. Louis, president:
Mrs. E. M. Moran, Detroit; Mrs A D.
Morrison, st. Louis; Mrs F. c. Medium,
Savannah; Mrs. H. A. Baughman, Fred
erick; Mrs. M. K. Semmes, New Orleans:
Mrs. NJ. r. Cutting, New York. Mrs. B. B.
Ames, Massachusetts; Miss Harriet Mon
roe, Chicago; Mrs. Annie Foote Stewart
Washington; Miss Mary Patterson, Wash
ipgton; Mrs. n. l.. Johnson, st. Louis; Mrs
Jennie Walters, Delano, Orange N, J.,
Miss Susie Randall, Philadelphia; Mrs. M
S. Harrison, Omaha, and Mrs Eugene
Carr New Mexico, vice president re-
cordng secretary, Mrs. Adele Morrison
Kelly; corresponding secretary, Miss Agnes
O'Neill, and treasurer, Mrs. H. G. New
conner.
The executive committee chosen consists
of Miss Fannie Abel, Mrs. Emma Kidwell
Laurens. Miss Mary Conrad, Miss Ella
Lorraine Dorsey and Mrs. Mary Berry
Burns.
Resolutions of thanks were adopted and
sent to Mrs. Washington /. Roebling of
New York, the retiring president of the
association. After the business meeting
the 800 women present had luncheon. The
exercises closed with benediction in the
convent chapel by Rev. Father Buckley.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
SIXTEENTH STREET EXTENSION.
Committee Appeals to COmmi sion ers
for Hearing on Award.

Messrs. B. F. Leighton, c. c. Cole and
Chaplin Brown, a committee of attorneys
representing other lawyers and property
owners interested in the 10th street exten-
sion case, called on the District Commits
sioners this morning and requested that
they grant the attorneys and property
holders a hearing before taking final action
in regard to setting aside the award of the
jury recently rendered in the condemnation
proceedings. The Commissioners last week
voted to set aside the verdict Of the ap-
praisers on the grounds that the amount
of benefits assessed did not equal one-haIf
the damages awarded. The attorneys are
desirous that the Commissioners shall let
the award stand or that they shall provide
some other means of dealing with the mat
ter. The conference held today was the
result of meeting Of property owners held
yesterday afternoon and detailed elsewhere
in The Star.
The District Commissioners had in view,
in voting to set aside the award, the insti-
tuition at an early date of new condemna-
tion proceedings The attorneys who called
on them this morning stated that they have
some important views to submit to the
Commissioners and number of sugges-
Evening star., 1901-06-12
3 W,B, MOSES & SONS, F ST, COR. nth.
INJUNCTION SUIT ARGUED.
Lone Wolf and Others Against In.
terror Department Officials,

The entire session Of Equity Court No 2,
Justice Bradley presiding, was occupied to-
day with the hearing in connection with
the proceedings for injunction instituted
by Lone Wolf, acting for himself and all
other Indians of the confederated tribes of
the kiowa, Comanche and Apache, against
the Secretary of the Interior, the commits
sloner of Indian affairs and the commits
sioner of the general land office. Lone
Wolf and two other Indians were interest
ed spectators in the courtroom
The complainants seek to restrain the
defendants from opening for settlement
certain lands in Oklahoma, as they say the
proposed action threatens them with loss
of property in violation of the Constitu-
ton The contention is that the acts OF
Congress under which the defendants in
tend TO proceed are unconstitutional and
void.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
When the japanese peasants get them
selves up for a pilgrimage to a city for the
purpose of laying in a stock OF f1nery they
present the quaintest appearance imagina-
BILE. The women generally tuck up their
petticoats well above their knees either
leaving the legs bare or else swathing them
in white bandages. which form a kind OF
leggings. Their hair is done in the usual
elaborate japanese style, and generally an
artificial flower Is stuck in at the top. 1t
does look comic to see the wizened face or
an old woman with large red rose hob
nobbing over It. And this floral decoration
is not confined to the women; when you
meet a party OF pilgrims you often see the
old men also with a flower stuck coQuet-l
tishly above the ear.
At Nagano IT appears that many of the
poor old dears from the country get so
bewildered by the magniicence of the
places they go to and the distractions OF
shopping that they quite lose their heads
and consequently their way. So the ever
thoughtful Japanese police have insisted
that every party Of pilgrims is to have dis
tinguishing badge. At Nagano II was the
commonest thing possible to see some an
is my party? Where is the purple iris
party7' or Where is the yellow-towel-
round-the-neck party7" And then she would
be told that ''yellow-towel-round-th neck
party" was on its way to the station. or
that the purple irises" were still saying
their prayers In the temple.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

of the matter The Commissioners being
desirous to hear all that is to be said grant.
ed the request and set the time OF hearing
for next Tuesday morning at II o'clock.
To comply with the spirit of the law un-
der which they proceeded the Commission
ers had no other course open to them, they
say. but to set aside the verdict, for the
law explicitly states that If the Dement'S
assessed do not equal one-haf the amount
of damages awarded the Commissioners
NAV. in their discretion, set the verdict OF
the jury aside. In this case the benefits
assessed were but about one-seventh the
amount of damages allowed.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
INVESTIGATING AYREs CASE.
Grand Jury Hears Testimony of Sew
eral Witnesses.

Thomas M. Baker was an important wit
ness to appear today before the grand jury
in connection with the investigation by
that body of the Kenmore Hotel tragedy.
Mr.. Baker occupies a room in the house
Immediately adjoining the Kenmore, on the
south, and saw a woman descend the fire
escape from the window Of Ayres' room Q
few moments after the firing of the three
shots the morning of the 18th of May.
Others who made statements to the grand
jury today were Detectives Weldon, Peck
and Parham. The understanding is that
the present investigation will be concluded
Saturday of next week
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Change in Program.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the poet VIII
give a reading for the entertainment OF the
blind at the reading room for the blind, In
the Congressional Library building to-
morrow, instead Of Saturday as previously
announced. Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin will
read Saturday instead of Thursday. This
change has been made at the request of
Mr.. Dunbar. who expects to leave for New
York Saturday
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Convicted of Theft.

George Collins and Peter Sussan were to-
day convicted in the Police Court of steal
ing slot machine from Abraham H Stras-
burger. and Judge Scott fined each $50.
with sixty days In jail as the equivalent.
They were also held for the action of the
grand jury on the charge of stealing prop
erty valued at $50 from the National Slot
Machine Company
Evening star., 1901-06-12
MIR. Geyer's Condition.

Mr.. w. Fred Geyer, the young man
whose leg was so seriously injured Monday
night by an electric car at Chesapeake
Junction, is still under treatment at the
Casualty Hospital, and it was stated this
afternoon that he was doing as well as
could be expected. The surgeons have not
yet found it necessary to amputate the
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Detroit,s Effort to Keep Clean.

The District Commissioners have received
from the commissioner of the department
Of public works of Detroit, Mich. copy
of a circular addressed to merchants of
that city relative to keeping the streets
clean. The circular states that the assist
ance of the business men is essential in
keeping the city clean.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Observes the Regulations.

The District Commissioners have received
a second protest against the continuance Of
the hack stand at the corner of 18th and
M streets. Major Sylvester, the superin-
tendent of police, however, recommends
that II be left as 1t is for the present, as
all the regulations of law are being OBJ
served.
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Verdict of Guilty.

The jury in the case of Anna Anderson,
who, late yesterday afternoon, was placed
on trial in the Police Court on the charge
of keeping disorderly house, this morning
came into court and rendered a verdict Of
guilty. The accused was not present when
the verdict was rendered, and at Prosecu-
tor Mullownys request her bond was for
feited and an attachment for her arrest is-
Sued
Evening star., 1901-06-12
silver Service for Miss Merritt.

A handsome silver service was presented
to Miss Emma T. g. Merritt last night.
when she graduated from the teachers
course in the Phoebe A Hearst Kinder
garten Training School Miss Merritt has
been an active worker in the public schools
of this city for years, and the token of ap-
probation and esteem presented her last
night was from the primary teachers, with
whom her duties have brought her in con-
tact.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

No. ii Engine Company was called to
Payne's dining room, No. 625 Louisiana
avenue. about 10 o'clock this morning be-
cause of a blaze in the chimney, which
was caused by some one throwing grease in
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Funeral of Charles b. Osborne.

The funeral Of Charles B. Osborne will
take place from his late residence. 465 G
street northwest. tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock. Washington Lodge of Eiks will
assemble at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow TO ar
range for attending the obsequies.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

The grand jury this afternoon reported
indictments as follows:
George FiIlah. larceny; Robert Quiet, sec
ond offense petit larceny.
A charge of housebreaking against VIM.
Barnes was today ignored by the grand
Jury.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

vi w oiiiNli, -hISSSS anu Ntiu-
dren also receives a verv cool
reception on account of the sac
rihce in prices.
Women's Super1ine Imported Swiss All
Pure Silk Vests, low neck and no sleeves
hand d-crocheted silk neck corsage and arm
holes-in black. white, pink and lavepder-
which Saks & Co sold for. O. K nn
$1,000 each. marked down to-. SU.VpQp
90 The quality they sold rSA zS
$500 marked down TO. o.......... eOfe 40
women's Spun Silk Imported Swiss Ribbed
Vests, low neck and sleeveless. In white.
black lavender pink and light blue, which
Saks & Co. sold for $1-25, marked &6D~
uo"h to--'.--'. '-----....' WV
women's Fine Gauze Lisle Vests. Richie
lieu rib, genuine imported Swiss. trimmed
with lace and silk tape. colors pink. blue.
white and black. which Saks 4 km-
Co. sold for S1.oo, reduced to-. USGe
women's Swiss Ribbed Vests. low neck.
no sleeves. SILK crocheted neck and arms.
In colors. as well as black. which en-
Saks K Co. sold for fsc., reduced TO OSSe
Women's Fine Sheer Gauze Lsle Vests.
Swiss ribbed, high neck. short and long
sleeves, pants 10 match. knee or ankle
sis5 ,sns5hr reGaGed %ssh snts Co. sold for zSc
One special lot OF women's Fine Ribbed
Vests, low neck and sleeveless in plated
silk, mercerized cotton and gauze lisle
Which Sans N to- eolu lOT Net., re- Qlhz~
10 eVIAo
Women's Ribbed Jersey fitting Vests high
neck and long sleeves, high neck and short
sleeves, low neck and sleeveless, all nicely
trimmed with lace; pants TO match knee
lengths-which Saks Co. sold for 4 6N-
2Sc-, reduced to. Observation-Disclosures. w,
Women's Combination Suits. white mer-
cerlZed Isle. low neck, short sleeves and
sleeveless, which Saks & Co. sold -Im-
for bSc., marked down to.-...... OSNs
Boys Balbriggan Shirts. long and short
sleeyes-drawers knee and ankle lengths
every size-which S8ks & Co. sold 1E-
for Soc, marked down to......... OO(.
Children's White Gauze Vests, high neck,
long and short sleeves-drawer knee and
ankle lengths-which Saks e. Co. DE-
sold for 39c., marked down to-. AO(s
Childrens 1Ow-neck Sleeveless Vests
also short decentralization ribbed. In
white only, which Saks 4 Co. sold n m
for l5c., marked down to........ UV(.
This department you win find on the First
Floor, Section 1, in the Smith Building.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

II you want work read the want columna
OF The Star.
Evening star., 1901-06-12

80 Fiske. Clark 4 Flagg's Tailor-made
Wash Waists. which Saks & Co. sold for
ss;S9 S.59ea and down s4fss. tss we have S1 40
We have. taken several tables and placed
upon them line Of fine SILK Waists In all
silk taffeta and peau de sole. all colors MS
well as black. which Saks & Co. sold for
$5.9S to $3.50, and marked G Z m0
Evening star., 1901-06-12
BUSY CORNER" KANN SONS CO. THE SMITH BUILDING
The Surging Crowds Are Still i'm Line.


h been fl
it bar pivot point OF L
ain offer unmHthabe m owl ~
Evening star., 1901-06-12
Saks & Co.'s Knit Un-
derWear

For Women, Misses and Chd-
dren also receives a very cool
reception on account of the sac
rihce in prices.