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Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Mckinicy's Firff Speech.

Michael Bitter of New Berlin, o..
who is 81 years old, Is fond of telling
how he presided when Mckinley made
his first political speech from dry
goods box in that town, in 1865, soon
after Mckinley was mustered out of
the army.
The box was in the open air, at the
business center of the town.
Mckinley, then only %, came from
Canton to New Berlin, to take the
place Of another Judge, who had been
unable to be present.
Can you make speech?" asked Mr..
Bitter, OF Mckinley. in n Joking vein
as he saw the small. slight young man.
who was with the judge. Mckinley
looked at his questioner, doubtful
whether to take him seriously or not,
but he recovered his equilibrium when
assured that Mr.. Bitter was only Jok
Ing.
Mr.. Bitter introduced the young man
ms William Mckinley of Canton. with
out suspicion that he was presenting
to his fellow citizens a coming Presi-
dent of the United states.
Mckinley arose and scanned his nu-
dience. without sign OF emotion. Tho
speech which followed was marked by
the same characteristics that have
been notable in his oratory in later
years. II was delivered in the light Of
oil lamps.
About a year ago the President and
Mrs. Mckinley were in New Berlin,
and. MS their carriage passed the spot
where the dry-goods box speech was
once delivered the President was seen
to turn his eyes toward the place and
smile, as he passed some comment on
the circumstance to his wife.
MIR. Bitter Is very proud of his par
ticipation In that early primitive open
air rally. especially so, ms the President
upon several occasions in later life. in
troduced him to friends. unuer the title
of the man who first introduced me
into politics"
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Marriafe ar Cbirfr.

The celibacy question is delicate
one TO discuss. but II seems to me that
II by giving young worklngmen n
chance Of lodging themselves com
fortably and respectively when they
first become self-supportlng you pre-
Vent them from getting married to
girls as young MS themselves and ac-
quirlng quivorful of babies before
they are well out of their teens. far
more good than harm IL likely to re-
suit in the long run from this opera
tion. Young men OF the middle class
at the present day rarely marry under
thirty many OF them not TIL they are
well past that age. So far as can
see. neither they nor society are the
worse for deferrlng their nuptlals.
The lower you go in the social scale.
the stronger are the reasons against
q man marrying young.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

law, and becomes leading member Of
the bar of Stark county.
1872. Though not a candidate, very
active as campaign speaker in the
Grant-Greely presidential campaign.
1875. Especially active and conspic-
uous as campaigner in the closely
contested state election in which
Rutherford B. Hayes is elected govern
or.
Elected to Congress.
1876. Elected member of the House
Of Representatives by 5000 majority,
his friend Hayes being elected to the
presidency.
1873 Reelected to Congress by
1,234 majority, his district in Ohio
having been gerrymandered to his dis
advantage by Democratic legisla-
ture.
1880. Reelected to Congress by
3,571 majority. Appointed member
of the ways and means committee to
succeed President Garfield.
1882. The Republicans suffer re-
verses throughout the country in the
congressional elections and Mckinley
is reelected by a majority of only s.
1884. Prominent in the opposition
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

are dlSp near lle
spot, and, according to others, they are
the last resting place of Carthaginians
who had fallen in battle.
That the statues are of great antiq-
uity there are many indications, the
general opinion of archaeologists be-
ing that they were fashioned during
the fifth century before Christ. They
are all bronze, and conspicuous among
them are some which portray Mars in
superb fashion.
One of the most interesting of the
statues represents a young gymnast
balancing himself, and it is striking
proof of the Importance which was at
tached to such feats in the days of old
Rome. AS work of art also this
statue deserves to be placed in the first
rank.
AS soon as it became known that
these bronzes had been discovered sew
eral European and American collectors
offered large sums for them. but the
owners declined to dispose of them to
any foreigner, and finally sold them
through the Minister of Public Instruc-
ton to the Museum in Rome for the
nominal sum of $4,000. That this was
really a nominal sum may be seen
from the fact tnat more than one for
eign collector offered a similar sum for
single statue of Mars.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19


are widely known. died last week at
the home of her brother in Rockford,
III. Her demise followed nine months
of sickness.
Last January she was seized with
an attack of pneumonia and since
that time has never recovered her lost
health. At times she appeared to be
on the point of recovery, but her ad-
vanced age of 76 years was against
her. Some time ago she left her Chi
cago residence at 299 Huron street to
visit her brother. Since that time she
has gradually succumbed to the dis
ease which seized her and for some
days her death had been hourly ex-
pected.
Eliza Allen Starr was born in Deer
field, Mass. on Aug. 20, 1924. She To-
Gated in Chicago in 1860 and lived in
that city until shortly before her de-
mise.
1t was in Chicago that Miss Allen
wrote all her works. The majority
of these we're upon religious subjects.
Art was also a favorite topic for her.
In her home at 299 Huron street she
was surrounded by artistic and relig-
ious objects
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
IndIn's Army EIephnnts.

Elephants in the Indian army are
fed twice day. When meal time ar
rives they are drawn up before piles
of food. Each animals breakfast in
cludes 10 pounds OF raw rice done up
in five two pound packages. The rice
is wrapped in leaves and then tied
with grass. At the command "Atten-
toni" each elephant raises his trunk
and a package is thrown into his ca
pacious mouth. By this method OF
feeding not a single grain OF rice is
wasted.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
IT TURNS MUSIC LEAVES.

and to turn it over. There are as many
clasps as there are sheets of music and
a simple mechanism connects them
with the knob containing the com
pressed air.
This device can be attached to any
music stand, and thus n violin player
will find it as useful as a piano player.
Moreover, it takes only a few seconds
to put it in place.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Rich Timber Land in Cuba.

1t is officially estimated that there
are 13,OO0,000 acres of virginal forest
lands in Cuba. This is nearly One-half
of the total area. The improvement Of
transportation facilities will bring
some of this to market. 1t will include
mahogany, ebony, grandilla, majagua,
cedar, walnut, lignum-ivtae, oak and
pine. There are more than thirty spe-
cies of palm, some of which have sTe-
cial uses. But timber cutting and
saving are for the specialist who
knows tree and has had experience
in making sawdust." 1t is an unsafe
industry for the uninitiated.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
A FAvoRITE PICTURE OF MKINLEY.


William studies at the Union seminary
until he is II.
1859. Becomes member OF the
Methodist Episcopal church in Poland.
1860. Enters the junior class in AL
legheny college, Meadville, Pa, but
poor health prevents the completion of
the course. Subsequently teaches in
a public school near Poland and later
becomes a clerk in the Poland post
office.
Enlists As "A Private.
1861. June IL. Enlists as a private
in Company Z of the 23d Ohio Volun-
teer infantry.
1862. April Is. Promoted to COM
missary sergeant while in the winters
camp at Fayette, w. Va.
1862. Sept. "a. Promoted to second
lieutenant, in recognition of services
at the battle of Antietam. Wins the
highest esteem of the colonel of the
regiment, Rutherford B. Hayes, and
becomes a member of his staff.
1868. Feb. Z. Promoted to first
lieutenant.
1864. July %. Promoted to captain
for gallantry at the battle of Kerns-
town, near Winchester, Va.
1864. Oct. II. First vote for Presi-
dent cast, while on n march, for Alb
raham Lincoln.
1864. Shortly after the battle of Ce-
dar Creek (Oct. 19). Capt Mckinley
serves on the staffs of Gen. George
Crook and Gen. Winfield s. Hancock.
1865. Assigned as acting assistant
adjutant general on the staff of Gen.
Samuel s. Carroll. commanding the
veteran reserve corps at Washington.
President Lincoln Brcvets Him.
1865. March 13. Commissioned by
President Lincoln as major by brevet
in the volunteer United States army
FOR gallant and merltorious services
at the battles of opequan, Cedar Creek
and Fishers Hill"
1865. July &c. Mustered out OF the
army with his regiment, having never
been absent from his command on sick
leave during more than four years
service.
1865. Returns to Poland and at once
begins the study OF law.
1866. Enters the Albany IN. "
Law School.
1867. Admitted to the bar nt War
rem. o., in March. Accepting the I'D
vice of an elder sister teaching in Can
ton. he begins the practice OF law in
Canton and makes that place his
home.
Ills First ONCE.
1860. Elected prosecuting attorney
of Stark county on the Republican
ticket. although the county had usual
ly been Democratic.
1871. Jan. %. Marries Miss ida
Saxton OF Canton. (Two daughters
born to Mr.. and Mrs. McKinlcy-Kat-
ie In 1871 and Ida in 1S73-and both
lost in early childhood.)
1871. Fails OF reelection as prose-
cutting attorney by forty-flve votes,
and for the next FIVE years devotes
himself successfully to the practice Of
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

to the proposed Morrison tariff" in
congress
1884. AS a delegate at large to the
Republican national convention in
Chicago, actively supports James G.
Blaine for the presidential nomina-
ton.
Again Elected to Congress.
1884. Reelected to Congress by
a majority OF 1000.
1886. Reelected to Congress by a
majority Of 1850.
1886. Leads the minority opposition
in Congress against the mills tariff
bill"
1888. Delegate at large to the ma
tional convention in Chicago that
nominated Benjamin Harrison, and
serves as chairman of the committee
on resolutions. Many delegates wish
Mckinley to become a nominee, but he
stands firm in his support of John
Sherman.
1888. Elected to Congress for the
seventh successive time, receiving
majority of 400 votes.
1889. At the organization OF the
51st Congress, is candidate for
speaker of the House. but is defeated
on the third ballot in the Republican
caucus by Thomas b. Reed.
Chairman OF Ways and Means Com
mittee.
1890. Upon the death OF william d.
Kelley in January Mckinley becomes
chairman of the ways and means com
mittee and leader of his party in the
House. He introduces bill so sim
plify the laws in relation to the col
lection of revenues" known as the
customs administration bill" He al
so introduces a general tariff bill. The
bill becomes a law on Oct. 6.
1890. As n result of the gerryman-
dered congressional district and the
reaction against the Republican party
throughout the country, caused by the
protracted struggle over the tariff bill.
Mckinley is defeated in the election
for Congress by 300 votes in counties
that had previously gone Democratic
by 5000.
Elected Governor of Ohio.
1891. Nov. 3. Elected governor of
Ohio by a plurality OF 21,5l1. polling
the largest vote that has ever been
cast for governor In Ohio. His OPP
ponent is tho democratic governor.
James L. Campbell.
1892. AS delegate at large to the
national convention at Minneapolis.
and chairman OF the convention. Me
Kinley refuses to permit the consid-
Grafton OF his name and supports the
denomination OF President Harrison.
The roll call results ms follows: Har-
rison 535, Blaine 1872. Mckinley 1872.
Reed 4, Lincoln /.
1892. Death of William Mckinley,
Sr.. In November.
1895. Unanimously renominated for
governor of Ohio and reelected by
plurality OF s0.995, this majority being
the greatest ever recorded. with a sin
gle exception during the civil war. for
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
M'k|NLEY'S Chronology
His Record From Farm to the
White House.
HOW A COUNTRY BOY ROSE.
Student Soldier, Lawyer, Congressman,
Governor and Finally Nations Chief
Executive-The Road that Is Free to
All American Boys.

Here is the chronological story of
the life Of William Mckinley, twenty
fifth president of the United States,
whose tragic death at the hands of the
anarchist assassin Czolgosz has
brought deepest sorrow to the Ameri-
can people.
1S43. Jan. %. William Mckinley,
son of William and Nancy (Allison)
Mckinley, is born at Niles, Trumbull
county, Ohio, being the seventh of a
family of nine children.
1852. The Mckinley family removes
to Poland, Mahoning county. O., where
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

Brooklyn, N. Y, Sept 16.-The Garfield
Tea Co, manufacturers of Garfield Tea,
Garfield Headache Powders, Garfield-Ten
syrup, Garfield Relief Plasters, Garfield
Digestive Tablets and Garfield Lotion, are
now occupying the large and elegant office
building and laboratory recently erected by
them, For many years the Garfield Rem
edies have been growing in popularity and
their success is well deserved.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Buii Fighting ON bicycles.

In Spain bull hghtlng on bicycles is
becoming popular. Not long ago Car
los Rodrigues. n famous cyclist. and
Senior Badila. noted picador. mount
ed on cycles, tackled a bull In the
arena at Madrid. The bull won in a
canter.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

Another prophet has arisen. He
says the world will come to and end in
a thousand years. That's the kind Of
Il prophet to be. No living man can
prove that he doesn't know what he IL
talking about.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

IL not lnTee IlfneS
as much on her
dress as her Eng
lish sister, and she
certainly knows
how to make
money fly in every
direction, writes
Mrs. Alexander
Twedie in London
Mail. Is this not a
little hard on the
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

plant that grows In India, called
the philotacea electrical, emits cleo
trio sparks. The hand which touches
1t Immediately experiences a shock.
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

unearthed some
time ago in a field
near Cagli, and
were at once pur-
chased by a local
society. In old days
Cagli was known
as Calls, and near
the spot where the
statues were found
was fought the
great battle in
which Totila was
defeated by Norses.
S e veral h / & h
mounds of earth
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Would Share Profits.

TruXton Beale, formerly minister to
Persia and son-in-law of James q.
Blaine, mas written to San Francisco
paper suggesting the investigation by
representatives of both capital and
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19

Gentleman Ccaressng a pretty little
girD-You little beauty! You shall be my
/ don't want to get married, but aunty
there would like to"
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
As the World
ReJOIJeS

Remarkable -Sfafue UnearSbed.
Some remarkable bronze statues
have just been acquired by the Ma
tional Museum of Rome. By mere
chance they were
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
People and
* EDe11fS

She is an extravagant person, this
American woman, for she spends twice
Gilpin observer., 1901-09-19
Famous Aufboress Passes.

Eliza Allen Starr, the Chicago au-
thoress and art critic, whose works
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06
A. G. l. Commencement.

We have received an invita-
ton to attend the Commence
ment Exercises of the Atlantic
Collegiate Institute, June 9, II
and IS, at the Academy of Music
The program is at follows June
9, Barcalaureate Sermon at the
NJ, E. Church by Rev. R. H
Willis, Edenton, N. c; June r.,
Music and Elocution, June IS,
graduating Exercises. Follow
Ing are the graduates: CHARLES
Grey Latham. English Course,
hate Mathews Ebringhaus,
Tiano Course, Mary Elliott
wood, College Preparatory
course, Bessie Mae Hughes,
01oSl,!,ese Preparatory Course,
william Walter Stafford, Col
'ese Preparatory Course.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06
Rev. (. r. Taylor.

Rev. Chas. R. Taylor, one of
our most popular pastors, attend
ed the Commencement Exercises
at Littieton Female College last
Mr.. Taylor was elected Principal
of a new industrial school estab~
lished for boys at Littleton.
Mr.. Taylor is a faithful
and earnest worker a graduate
of Randolph Macon College and
will no doubt fill the position
most admirably. We congratu-
late the school upon securing
such an able man for the posts
ion and wish both Mr.. Taylor
and the school great success.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06
Local and
Personal

Miss Gertie Foreman is visit
ing relatives and friends In
Newbern.
Mr.. Noah Stevens, formerly
student at A. c. Institute, is The
guest of the Messrs. Sheep.
Josh Dawson has been rushed
with orders for cream. He
knows how to make it and holds
his customers.
Messrs. Hal Shaw and Sidney
Stevenson, two popular young
gentlemen of Shawboro, were
visitors in the city last week.
Mention the FISHERMAN &
FARMER when calling on or
writing advertisers. Twill be
appreciated.
Give your horses Pratts Horse
and Cattle Powder. 1t makes
the hair glossy. For sale by P.
w. Stevens "a Main street.
Mr.. Jpo. l.. Sawyer returned
Monday from the Pam America
Exposition at Buffalo. He re-
ports a delightful trip.
Miss Ida J. Flora, one of our
most popular young ladies, ar
rived Saturday from St. Mary's
College at Raleigh to spend the
summer vacation at home.
Capt. A. w. Simpson, of the
Powell's Point Light House, was
here Tuesday and made us a
pleasant call Capt. Simpson is
one Of our best friends and we
are always glad to shake his
hand.
T. S. Harrell has bought a
new oven for his Bakery at 70
Poindexter street and keeps the
best line Of fresh breads and
Cakes III the city and gives the
most for the least money. Call
and see him.
Rev. r. G. Beanan returned
last week from Greensboro,
where he delivered the Baccal~
aureate sermon to the students
OF Greensboro Female College,
His sermon has been highly
complimented tor its strength
and eloouence.
Mr.. c. l.. Lister and family.
of Elisha. N. c., passed through
the city last Mondav en- route to
Littleton, N. c., where they will
make their future home. Mr..
Lister will engage in the 1ner~
camille business and carries with
him the best wishes of a host of
friends.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06

So stylish! silk Fculards gor~
geosly rich aud fascinating 6oc.
and 7oc.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06
OUR CLOTHING DEPART
MENT UN DER NEW.
MANAGEMENT

The SUITS have a captivating
charm - correct cut and elev-
erly constructed fron3 fabrics
that are the very height of fash
iorable elegance. They will
prove the very best in service
giving, and it IS a fact widely
known that the ht.is perfect
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06

Good shoes for little money is
what you want and what we aim
to give you. Shoes that stand
the test of ha1d knocks and Eee p
their shape and style ere tie
kind you get at this store.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1901-06-06

It has been a long time since
we had such Long Cloth" as
this, at price so short. Ioc yd
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-22
NEGRO BANK sUsPENDs.
Dunn's Attorney Says Business Will be Re-
sumed Thursday

Especial to News and Observer.)
.Kinston, n. c., Oct 21.-The Dime Saw
ings Bank Of this city has suspended
payments. This is a negro bank, run by
Chas. f. Dunn, (colored. 1t is announced
by Mr.. T. c. Wooten, attorney for Dunn,
that his assets are $4,000 With liabilities
of only $4,000, and that the suspension is
only temporary. Dunn claims that his
bank has had to stand run OH account
of the Loftin failure, which caused his
depositors alarm and lack of confidence
in banks.
Judgments were obtained against him
Saturday on two warrants, one by A. ].
Phillips and Harry Wocten, tax colleC-
tors for 500, and the Other by Edmund
Jarman, colored, depositor for STAT.
Mr. Wooten, his attorney says that
arrangements have been made to secude
the money necessary to u:iEuc the bdsi-
ness and that payments will 80 resumed
on Thursday of iris week. Many negroes
are creditors FOR small amounts on de-
posits Dunn has 'or mory years teen
a leader among them both in finances and
politics.
1t is probable that 81 large number OF
our people will attend the State Fair at
Raleigh this week. There seems TO be
more enthusiasm about the Fair this
year than heretofore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-22
Hartford Superior Court.
Especial 70 News and Discovery

Especial TO News and Observer
Winton, Hartford County, N. c., Oct.
21.-The fall term of the Superior court
of this, Hartford county, opened here
this morning, Judge Francis d. Winston
presiding. Judge Winston's charge to
the jury was equal to, if, indeed, it did
not excel any he has heretofore deliver
ed. Judge Winston, thus far, has made
an excellent judge. He has measured M
to the high standard of discharging every
duty of iudgeship with efficiency. Indeed
he is quite abreast with any of his asso-
ciates. And it may be safely predicted
that he will receive the nomination for
iudgeship at the next regular Democratic
State convention.
Immediately after court convened, the
following recently licensed attorneys
were sworn in: Messrs. George Vernon
Cowper. A. B. Justice and James R,
Mitchell.
1t is understood that Mr. Cowper will
be associated with his father, Mr., Geo.
Cowper, who is so well known as a lead
ing attorney of the Eastern part of
North Carolina. Messrs. Justice and
Mitchell will form partnership in
Charlotte, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-22
LOST FOOT AND LIFE.
Sad Accident at Garysburg Bishop Warned Of
Death in Dream.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Weldon, N. c.. Oct. 21.-A sad accident
occurred at Garysburg Friday night, in
which Mr. w. M. Bishop. a we'll known
employee of the Seaboard Air Line lost
his life. He was coupling the cars when
suddenly the train, by a backward move
ment, ran over his foot badly crushing it,.
Mr.. Bishop was taken up and brought to
his home here, where Drs. Green and
Ellis amputated the foot, but the young
man never recovered from the shock and
died Sunday afternoon at A o'clock. The
funeral was held this afternoon and
much sympathy was expressed for the
bereaved wife, his little girl and other
relatives. He was a fine railroad man,
familiar with the work and for good
many years he was a conductor on the
Coast Line. Several days before the ac
cident he told of a peculiar dream he
had, which was startlingly recalled after
his death.
Recently he lost little boy who was
the pet of the household. Last Wednes-
day he had dream in which this little
boy came to him and said, sin ten days
you will be where / am" The dream
troubled him and made a deep impression.
Sure enough in less than ten days he was
dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-22
Prof Noble to Orange Teachers.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Hillsboro, N. c., Oct. 21.-The Orange
County Teachers Association met at
Rillsboro, N c., October 10. 1901. The
association was called to order by w.
b. York, president. The roll was called
and sixteen teachers were present. The
association proceeded to perfect the or
ganzation The president appointed a
committee on program and one on fl
nance. The president and the County
superintendent, E. F. Maddry, made
talks on the purpose and Importance of
IL teachers association in Orange county
and made clear how it would benefit the
teachers and create more interest in the
education of Orange county.
Prof. Noble, of the State University,
was present and made valuable sugges-
tions as to how to conduct the associa-
ton SO as to derive the most benefit
from the meetings
In the afternoon Prof. Noble gave