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Imposing Funeral Ceremonies
Precede Ir1fern1er1f of Nc
KinleY at Canton.

of the vault the flower carpet had dis
appeared. its blooms, however, To De
guarded for years as mementos of this
day OF sorrow,
Just without the entrance To this
mausoleum stood the new president OF
the United States. The collin rested
on supports only a hands reach from
him. Then the members OF the cabl-
net formed an open line with him. and
members OF the family-all save the
lone woman who was in the nome
under the close watch Of DR.. RiXey-
gathered near. Earth to earth, ashes
to ashes dust to dust came the bene-
diction from the lips of the venerable
Bishop Joyce.
The roar of the cannon ecnoed from
the hilltop just above. 1t came as
mighty amen Again the white
haired minister spoke. Again came the
crashing roar of the salute, its reyer
berations beating on and on over the
hills about the city.
'.Taps" Sounded by Bugier.
Taps" the saddest call the bugie
language of the army knows, came
from eight bugles. The last notes were
held until the breath of the wind
seemed to rob them of life. Away
down the broad street, two miles away.
the marching columns were still COM
ing. The music Of the bands, muted,
it seemed. by some giant hand came
floating to the group about the vault
Nearer, My God to Thee, Nearer to
Thee" Once again came the crash
from the guns above
Door IL Closed Upon Martyr.
Then the casket was carried within
the vault Five infantrymen marched
behind it. A moment passed ard the
outer doors were closed. The last GER
emony was over; the third martyred
president of the United States had
been committed to God and eternity
Slowly the marching column dreaded
about the crescent road TO the left Of
the temporary tomb Then darkness
threw its veil over all, the silent
guards took their stations, tho GEM
etery gates were closed.
Never Mourning More sincere.
That is the bare outline Of one OF
the most imposing and impressive tu-
nerals ever seen in the United States.
To fill in all its details would take
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President OF Senate and United States
Senators.
Speaker of House of Representatives.
Governors of states with STAINS.
Gen. Leonard Wood Governor of cuba.
Ohio state officials
Circuit Court Judges, state OF ONO.
GOV. McKinley,s former stan officers.
Federal officers of Cleveland.
Federal officers of Chicago.
Federal officers of Canton.
Federal officers of Massillon.
Board OF directors OF Pan-American EX-
Board Of Cook County officials, Chicago.
Third Division.
Mai A. Vignos. commanding.
Gate City Guards OF Atlanta, Ga.
Cleveland Grays.
Cleveland SCOTS Guards.
William Mckinley Command Spanish
American War Veterans.
Sons of Veterans.
Union League Legion.
Canton Encampment, No. -.
Fourth Division.
A. b. Foster, Grand Commander of Ohio,
commanding.
knights Templar.
Grand Lodge of Ohio.
Eagle Lodge Of Canton.
Canton Lodge of Canton and other Ma
sonic lodges,
The remaining three divisions were
lldut up VI ltpl tStHldNlNtS lIOll CluDS,
societies. civic bodies and the Eighty
second regiment of National Guards.
together with other military organiza-
tions.
When the funeral at Canton began
all the tides of American life stood
still. The wheels of industry ceased to
revolve. The hammers of toll paused
in their beat. The ship stopped her
throb in its race against time The
miner dropped his pick. The farmer
checked his team in mid-furrow. The
crowds in the city streets halted All
activities save the ministrations to the
deadly sick and the dying were sus-
pended. The sun in heaven for a space
looked down upon a motionless nation,
where nearly every head was bent.
Special services were held in the
churches Of the national capital and
hundreds OF other cities.
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A DISTINGUISHED MISSIONARY.

Washington, Ind, Sept. 23d.-There
Is at present, living at loo East 18th
street in this city, most remarkable
man. He is Rev. G. II. Thompson, and
he came to Washington from Little
York, Ind, short time ago.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson spent many
years of his long and useful life as
missionary among the Indians OF the
west The great exposure end the
drinking OF so much bad water brought
on DiaDetes, and at Wagner, Indian
Territory, he was struck down while
preaching.
Physicians, one OF them Chicago
specialist, pronounced his case hope
less Dodd's Kidney Pills were recon-
mended, and as a last resort he tried
them. He was completely cured, and
restored TO good health and his case
and its cure has caused sensation
among the physicians.
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An Incomplete House.

We run wild over the furnishings OF
house; its furniture. carpets, hang
ings, pictures and music. and always
forget or neglect the most important
requisite. Something there should be
always on the shelf to provide against
sudden casualties or attacks OF pain.
Such come like a thief in the night; a
sprain, strain, sudden backache. tooth
ache or neuralgia attack. There is
nothing easier to get than bottle OF
ST. Jacobs Oil, and nothing surer tc
cure quickly any form Of pain. The
house is incomplete without it. Com
plete ii with good supply.
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Out under the whispering oak trees
of Westlawn cemetery, in a vine-coy-
cred vault. almost buried in a sloping
hillside. all that is earthly of William
Mckinley now rests. About the flower
strewn slopes picket line of sol
diers stands silent in the shadows.
Whole Day Given to Grief.
All day Thursday mufiied drums
heat their requiems, brasses walled out
the strains of marches of the dead.
great men OF the nation followed
funeral car in grief and tears. Through
solid banks OF bareheaded men and
weeping women and children, fringed
by wall of soldiers. marching mil
itary and civilians passed with the
mourners OF the distinguished dead
First among those who followed the
dead during the journey from the
home to the tomb was the man who is
now at the head of the government.
Mrs. Mckinley Nears Collapse.
Mrs. Mckinley was unable to attend
the funeral While the last rites were
being said she remained in a room of
the family home, dazed, not realizing
that death had come to her husband,
almost paralyzed mentally During the
morning, at her urgent request, she
sat alone for time beside the cof-
fin as IL lay in the south parlor of
the house. No one seeks to lift the
veil that is drawn over this scene
about the bier of the last earthly
sleep. The casket was not opened.
But she was near the one who ever
had cared for and protected her; near
the dead for whom grief has burned
into the soul of a country the lessons
of manlness and beneflcence taught by
his life
Final Ceremonies Impressive.
The last ceremonies for the late
president were marked with a dignity
that struck dumbness to the tens of
thousands who watched the funeral
column make the journey from the
home TO the cemetery From the
south parlor of the frame house which
had so long been the family home the
oasket was borne to the First Metho-
dist church at Canton, with statesmen,
diplomats, great men of nation. rep
resentatlves of the world, gathered
with the surrounding members of the
family Ministers of five religious de-
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hands to the memory of heroes testify
to the virtues of the living as we'll as
to the services of the dead, so the
sorrow that has overwhelmed our ma
ton. obliterating the distinctions of
party race and religion, is as compl-
mentary to the patriotism OF our peo-
pie as TO our departed magistrate. II
would indeed be disgrace TO our ma
ton IL the murder OF a President con-
cerned only the members OF the domi-
nant party. While no recent campaigns
have aroused deeper feeling than those
through which Mr.. Mckinley passed.
yet in no contests did the minority
more cheerfully acquiesce in the will of
he majority as expressed at the polls.
lie was the President of all the people,
md their dignity and sovereignty were
attacked when he was assaulted. .
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nominations said the simple services

nominations said the simple services.
Great Throng Joins In Hymn.
Troops banked the streets about, but
the thousands who had gathered near
and stood in places for five hours held
lneir ground, catching up the broken
strains Of Nearer, My God, to Thee. Fl"
The silence of calm had come; the ST.
lence of supreme excitement had pass
ed 1T was not at him." said the min
lister Of the church, all but hidden
from sight by the mountains of blooms
and floral pieces that bound in the pull
pit and choir loft, that the fatal shot
was fired, but at the heart Of our gov
eminent" Then he added: In all
the coming years men will seek, but
will seek in vain to fathom the enor-
nifty and the wickedness of that
crime
New President In Tears.
These words brought home with
crushing force the warning that the
last scenes we're being enacted. Among
those who sat with bowed heads was
President Roosevelt. The tears welled
into his eyes as he heard the petit
tions that God might guide his hands
Alright. Then came the last stage OF
this journey to the city of the dead.
Members of the United States senate,
those who sit in the house of repre-
sentatives, officials and citizens from
practically every state in the union,
soldiers, military organizations-a coll
umn OF more than 5000 men followed
the funeral car on this last journey.
Path IL Carpeted In Flowers.
The skies were hidden by clouds
OF gray. but not a drop of rain fell
The path OF tagging leading to the
iron-gated vault was buried beneath
a covering Of blooms. This carpet
OF flowers came as an Offering from.
the school children OF Nashville, Tenn.
But the men Of the war days of forty
years ago, with whom the martyred
president had marched In his youth.
passed up this road before the funeral
car approached. They caught up the
flowers as they passed, pressing them
20 their lips. Just ahead OF the hearse
marched the handful OF survivors Of
the late presidents own regiment.
They, too, gathered up the blooms as
they limped by.
Blooms Taken as Mementos.
So IL happened that when the men
OF the army and OF the navy carried
the black casket within the shadow
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Buffalo Police Ask More Time.

The Chicago detectives and police
were notified Thursday by the
Buffalo officials that the District At
torney mad decided that he did not
have sufficient evidence to secure the
extradition of the anarchists now held
in Chicago at the request of Chief
Bull. The local officers were asked TO
consult with DR.. Taylor. the Chicago
City Prosecutor. with reference to Sc
curing a continuance of the habeas
corpus proceedings before Judge Chef
lain, until Sept. 10.
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Approach High Economy.

Contrary to the general belief, the
engines Of torpedo boats are not at all
extravagant in the use OF steam, but
approach high economy, considering
that they are driven regardless of cost,
the sole view being to get the highest
possible piston speed in the shortest
time with forced draft of greatest in
tensity. The coal burned per initial
horse power in the case of one boat
recently constructed was only 1SS
pounds per hour, with consumption
Of sixty-eight pounds per square foot
NJ gas
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went Secretary Cortelyou, the man
VINO had made every effort that loyal
heart could prompt to save the life
which had gone out under the bull
let.
Members of Family Seated.
Then came the members of the fam
lily. all being seated to the left of the
central aisle. Abner Mckinley broth
er of the dead president, and his wife
walked slowly at the head OF the
black-clad line. He was seated in the
pew directly behind the men OF the
navy and just across the aisle from
President Roosevelt. After Dr. and
Mrs. Boer came the venerable Joseph
Saxton. uncle OF Mrs. Mckinley. The
great organ had left the funeral march
and now the reeds pealed out the
strains OF Nearer. My God, TO Thee. =
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HE SLEEPS IN PEACE

for the erection OF a monument The
plans and details are as yet embryonic
but will assume definite proportions In
a week or two.
Scenes at the Church.
IL was / SO o'clock when the pro-
cession reached the stately stone edl'
hce where the funeral services were
TO be held. At the church entrance
were drawn up deep files of soldiers
with bayonets advanced, keeping a
clear area for the advancing casket
and the long train of mourners. The
hearse halted while President Roose-
welt and members of the cabinet
ahghted. Again they grouped them
selves at either side of the entrance,
and with uncovered heads awaited the
passing Of the casket Then the flow
er-covereo coffin was brought from the
hearse and as it passed within the
black-draped entrance the president
and his cabinet followed within the
edifice.
Members OF Congress Enter.
At the rear of each of the four aisles
stood soldier at attention, cap in
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pages, while to convey an adequate
idea of the feature of it all which was
most conspicuous-th depth and 81
lence of the grief displayed-is beyond
words. In that respect it was the
scenes of Wednesday enacled over
again with Increased intensity All
along through the great black lane of
people that stretched from the Nc
Kinley home to the cemetery-quiLe
two miles-were men and women
weeping as though their dearest friend
was being home TO the grave.
Every Eye Dim with Tears.
About the tomb itself the outburst
Of grief was still more striking. AS
the casket was borne into the vault
there was not a member of the cabinet
who was not visibly affected. while
several were in tears, with their
handkerchiefs to their eyes. Secre-
tary Root although controlling him
self to some degree of outward calm,
was deeply moved, while President
Roosevelt repeatedly pressed his hand
kerchief TO his eyes.
Great Picture Of DcsoIation.
Among the bystanders many scarce
~ made an effort to conceal their emo
ton. II was a scene under the cheer
less gray skies and in the bleak wind.
as cold as a November day, that even
the radiant glory of all the great
mass of flowers could not relieve-the
picture OF all of sorrow and desola-
ton that death leaves in its wake. AS
the one on whom this terrible blow
falls hardest was not there this ag-
ony was spared her.
Will Sleep i'm BED of Granite.
Here in this vine-covered vault the
remains OF President Mckinley will lie
until they are buried in granite. There
remain now only the plans for mon
ument to his memory Already these
are under way. Thursday morning
Speaker Henderson of the house of
representatives, accompanied by Con-
gresham s. K. Payne of New York.
and Congressman Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania, were driven to Westlawn Gem
etery and viewed the location of the
Mckinley plot.
Congress To Build ~ Monument.
The newer part of the cemetery was
also visited, and although the state
ment is not definitely made. IL is sug-
gested that the coming session OF con-
gress will probably appropriate funds
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hand, musket held straight in front.
The members of the senate entered. At
the head walked Senator Allison of
Iowa. Then came Penrose and Cock
rell, Scott, Burrows of Michigan, Til
man and Mason of Illinois. Next the
members of the house filed in. They
numbered almost $50. Speaker Hen
derson at the head. Louder came the
mourn of the band, and outside the
troops had formed a phalanx of sabers
and bayonets. Then, under the black
shrouded door, came the casket.
Under Arch of sabers.
The black coffin had passed under an
arch Of drawn sabers as it was carried
up the steps Lieutenant General
Miles and the men OF the army ana
Rear Admiral Farquhar and the men
of the navy held their positions. Gov
cred with a great American flag, bear
ing only sprays of immortelles and
roses rendered by the Legation OF
honor, the casket was slowly brought
to the front supported on the shout
ders of the blue jackets and the sol
diers. At the foot of the mountain Of
flowers marking the altar ami the
choir loft lay the bier shrouded. too.
in the national colors and in black
On this the casket was placed under
the quivering folds of the starry ban
ner, with the lights shedding thei. ef-
fulgence from above. the fragrance Of
the flowers lowering about anil the
music Of Beethoven's grand funeral
march pulsing from the organ, the
bodybearers gently lowered the flag
draped and flower-adorncd coffin to its
support
All Rise as Coffin Passes.
Then the generals took their places
in the first seat to the right of the
central aisle. The rear admirals
crossed and took the first pew to the
left Every one within the church had
risen as the casket was brought in
They remained standing A moment
later and President Roosevelt entered
through the same doorway of black
His lips quivered slightly as he was
escorted to the pew directly behind
General Miles. Behind him came Sec
retaries Hitchcock and Wilson and
Postmaster General Smith, who filed
into the next pew. and with them
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A good many people quote the gold
en- rule as If they were the author.

"New York City, June 18th, 100l.--I heart
ily recommend Garfield Tea for liver trouble
Our family physician prescribed your Tea,
and after taking four packages my systeEn
is in perfect condition and my complexion
has become clear" 1t has been demonstrnt-
ed by years OF use throughout the world that
Garfield Tea cleanses the system and purifies
the blood; from all reports it would seem
that nothing can equal this simple herb med
icine that cures in Natures way.
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Ladies' Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
sweating. aching feet, ingrowing nails,
corns and bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores, 25c Trial package FREE
by mail Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, n. Y.
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TRIBUTE FROM w. J. BRYAN

Memorial exercises for the dead
President were held at the Auditorium
in Lincoln. Neb., and were largely at
tended w. j. Bryan was one of the
principal speakers. He said in part:
AS monuments reared by grateful
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What is the use of employing some one
TO do your dyeing for you. IL you uso
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES you cam
do it just as we'll as a professional
Sold by druggists, loc. per package.
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Last year Mexico, Central America
and South America bought cotton
goods from the United States valued at
SO, COS. 900. In the same year Great
Britain sold to these countries similar
goods to the value Of $3S. 0oO. 900.
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Are You Using Aliens Foot Ease.

Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, y. Y.
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Pisos Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
a cough cure.-J. w. OBREIN, 322 Third Ave-,
N, Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 8. 1900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Good advice is often suspected when
given by disinterested person.
The highway to wealth is often a
dangerous one.
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Pain relieved, sickness prevented, by
timely use of Wizard Oil. Keep il al.
ways in the home
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Those who had accompanied the fu-
neral train then were seated. Senator
and Mrs. Fairbanks came first, fol-
lowed by Controller Charles Gates
Dawes. Senator Hanna followed. He
looked worn and leaned on his cane.
Mrs. Hanna accompanied him. Then
the black-gloved ushers seated the
other members OF the party.
The formation OF the funeral process
sion was as follows:
First Division.
Gen. Eli Torrance, national commander
q. A. r.. commanding. and staff.
Grand Army band.
f. F. Tageart, department commander
g. A. r., OF Ohio, and STAFF.
Canton Post, No, %, Canton, o.
Buckley Post, No; ~ Akron, o.
G. c. Chamberlain Post. No. Sc, East
Palestine, ..
Given Post. No. 1885, Wooster. O.
Hart Post. No. 1884, Massillon, o.
Other Grand Army posts.
Second Division.
Mai Charles Dick. commanding.
Eighth Regiment Military Band.
Detachment Ohio National Guard.
Troop A OF Ohio National Guard, guard
of honor.
officiating clergymen.
Funeral car and bearers.
Honorary bearers.
Special guard of honor Gen. Nelson a.
John r. Brooke, Gen. Elwen S. Otis,
Gen. George l.. Gillespie.
Loyal Legion.
Family, President. and Cabinet.
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The dance is as much the propaganda OF hci,
as the gospel is that OF heaven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

The man who lives on top OF mountAlE'
shouldn't object to climate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26
Mrs. wins,ow,s sootb,,

Some things are not as hard to perform aftof-
we once have proceeded to tackle them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Never falter when you step to do "a
right thing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

There is strong resemblance be
tween the union and the leek.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

DE MEN Zookizoo, the great invigorator, acts.
at once. Sent for ST; postage paid Address
Zooki Co., ll0l Russell ST., Detroit. Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Life is mostly made iip of desire ana
regrets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Impulse raises the dust on the road, but per-
sstence reaches the goal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

slip OF the tongue is often more dangerous
than a slip on the ice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Some mems understanding is limited only by
the size OF their feet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

MIS- NlnsiOWs SOOtnfng syrup.
For children teething softens the gums rednce-
nammation allays pain wind collie 2Se Abokrio
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GOOD HoUsEKEEPERt

use the best. That l. why they buy Russ
Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, i0c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Too many men mistake their FAULTS
for misfortunes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

DON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES.
Russ Bleaching Blue does the best work AID
good grocerS l0c. Avoid cheap limitations
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price. 75o
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-09-26

At the rear of each of the four aisles
stood a soldier at attention, cap in
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tongress TO Build n MohumehI
The newer part of the cemetery was
also visited, and although the state
ment is not definitely made, IL is sug-
gested that the coming session of con
gress will probably appropriate funds
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biOoms Ihken hs mcmentos.
So IL happened that when the men
of the army and Of the navy carried
the black casket within the shadow