Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-19
FAREWELL % BUFFALO.
The Remains of the Late Chief
Magistrate Taken Back to the
National Capital.
DEPARTURE FROM BUFFALO IMPOSING.
Thousands of Citizens, with Barred
Heads, Lined the streets ms the
solemn Cortege Passed From the
city Hall TO the Special Train In
waiting.

Milburn House. Buffalo, n. V, Sept.
16.-The silent form of William Nc
kinley was borne from this city in inn
pressive state, Monday morning, and
taken on it's last journey to the ma
tional capitol.
just eleven days ago he came to
the Pan-American exposition in full
health and vigor. lie was received
with an enthusiasm that was unpre-
cedented in the annals of the city and
for - hours enjoyed himself thor
oughly. The story of the foulest OF
assassinations, the pathetic stride TO
recovery as outwardly demonstrated,
while death was slowly working on
the vitals, the breathless hopes of a
nation and loved ones, the terrible
hours of suspense when death made
its final demand against the human
skill all are matters of history now.
The body of the honored chief eX-
ecutive of the nation, who came to
Buffalo only few days ago as the
guest of the city, was borne away in
sad splendor. his career ended, as far
as his dominant personality is con-
ccrned; although his policies will re-
main. Thousands upon thousands
watched the impressive procession
moving towards the depot. 1t was
doubly impressive because of its lack
of gorgeousness and because of the
fact that. following closely behind
the pall-covered corpse of the dead
president followed the successor to
the title and the living change in the
country's history.
At the MiIburn Mansion.
At the Milburn mansion, where Mrs.
Mckinley was, the servants were
astir early, and there was more ac-
tivity about the house. than has been
seen since the shooting. BY half
past six o'clock, there were transfer
wagons and carriages drawn up at the
corners near the house and those
within were up and preparing for the
journey to Washington.
Mrs. Mckinley was not awakened
until after seven o'clock, when Dr.
RiXey went to the room with one of
her attendants. She had not slept
well, despite the fact that she is al
most thoroughly exhausted, and that
DR.. RiNcy had given her sleeping
potion. The first thing she asked was
a repetition of the query of the last
two days, when can | see the ma
jor?" DR.. RiNey told her that they
were going to let her see him to-day
and she then let her attendants dress
her, and at 7:45 was ready for her
light breakfast, which she took in her
room alone.
Col. Bingham, who was in charge
of the arrangements, said, at 7:4j,
that none of the party would go to
the city hall. where the body lay, but
that all would go directly to the
train, This would he done on Mrs.
McKinley's account.
At 1889 the Misses Duncan. nieces
of the late president, were driven TO
the train so that they might arrange
all comforts possible for the stricken
widow.
Departure of Mrs. Mckinley.
At 1885 several figures stepped ST.
lently out upon the porch and walked
down towards the carriages. Mrs.
VIM. Mckinley, robed in garb of
mourning and supported by Abner
Mckinley on one side and DR.. RiSey
on the other, was the central figure.
To the surprise of all, she walked
briskly with her head quite erect, her
face hidden behind her long black
veil. She got into the carriage with
her favorite niece, Miss Barber, ABB
ner Mckinley and DR.. RiXey, and
they were driven at once to the de-
pot. So far as could be seen, she sat
erect and unsupported in the car
riage.
The family of Abner Mckinley, 9TH
err relatives of the dead president, and
Secretary Cortelyou followed in 9TH
err carriages and the Milburn house,
famous now because of its connection
with a great national tragedy, went
back into the possession of its owner,
who had so kindly given it up to the
use of the president and his family.
The street corners near the house,
which for a week had been crowded
booths and waiting carriages, re-
sumed their wonted appearance; the
military guard was withdrawn, the
police resumed theiv0 normal occupa-
ton and the exciting indicents that
have marked the locality became a
memory.
At the City Hall.
At daybreak the city hall was as
quiet and peaceful as the death with
in it's walls. Statuelike. the guard of
honor at the catafalque maintained
it's position throughout the long
hours of the night. There was SER
geant of artillery at the head of the
bier. a marine at the foot. At one
side was a sergeant of infantry, on
the other a marine. The massive
wooden doors of the building were
closed and the iron outer gates were
bolted.
1t was q few minutes after seven