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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01
National Bank News,

WASHINGTON. May 3i.-The application Of The
ganize with a capital Of $500 has been sp-
Certificates have been issued authorfziue H.
following national banks to begin business:
The Citizens National Bank OF Beaumout>
Tex: capital. S191.o09
The Home National Bank Of rhomton. In
The Columbia National Bank Of Indiausposaqy
Ind. capital. 500. COO.
The First National Bank Of whitesboro. Tezs
capital. $500.
The following hanks have been approved -
for the Citizens National. Dublin. Tex; Third
National ST. Louis. for the Itasca NafioaAl
ltasca. Tex.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01
POULTRY.
Market Cleaned Up C10sely-Quota.
lions Remained Unchanged.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. May 31.-IIve oultry-Recei ves-
tcrday and to-day were 8 cars Western. Fowls
Wiz nrospective outiook r.,ber h,sv ~ s.oseiy
broilers are selling at late prices. with other
descriptions of poultry also cleaned up in eood
shape. Quotations remain unchanged.
Dressed Pouitry-Receipt to-day LIe3 pksa
The receipts to-day include arrivals for two dsvs
ard were quite heavv and especially from Tie
Southwest. while the offerings from Indiana ana
Illinois were also quite free. considerable ~
which was not delivered until late in the dsT'
The demand for the week being pretty well nun.
ceivers made strong efforts to realize SIC on
fowls. that course had to he abandoned and =
ZONE sales we're reported a sac. At the sans
placed to the regular trade at SIG esriv m ~
day. At the close there b stin come unscid
that may have to 20 over to next week WI
ern spring broilers worhing cut in eood shspc n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

Southern Csttie.Quarantine cattle receipts this
week were the largest in the month uf Nav,
aggregating :sf cars In five days, n his nrouar-
ton II which arrived Monday and Tuesday.
Grasscrs were In the majority for the first time
this season. AMI those with the least s.mai,n e
OF flesh sold comparatively well. topping at 81. -.
At no time did the market display any material
weakness on fecent cattle. despite the large sup
plies the first two days. and with a particularly
strong close under limited arrivals. medium To
good steers figure practically a dime higher than
a week ago. but these little thin ~dogs'' show
a weak. declining tendency. Cows AMI hei!ers
and bulls remained steady throughout.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

TEACHERS GOING To CorJ,.sprA-A
excursion Of school teachers nsr.onciiV
conducted by w, J. 8. Bryan, prfnci1s1 q
fne f HiS School: VII depsIt this Eecn.Q
make the trip. returning lsSs Sc-sseSf
= NE IN Columbia the party Wm iSlDses
me state University buildings ana Is -.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

compared with the receipts On sale at
this market recently the supply today was
about an average for Friday. and the quality was
good. :here Icing more good weight hogs Oh
sale than any day recently. and bu; few pigs
and common lights. \ good demand prevailed.
but other markets reported as opening l1wer,
and consequently buyers here demanded a re-
duction in prices At FIRST sales We're steady. .r
nearly So hut later the market was quoted as
being &C lower than on THURSDAY. ~, the caiiy
market trading was active. but late arrivals
found n very dull. slow market, and several
the day.
The main drove OF packers bourh, by Nelson
Morris & Co. 1911 head, averaged To- lbs. AMI
cost SS.?. and the main drove bought by swift
4 Co. 800 head. averaged 49, lbs. and cos: e ~.
The top Of the market was So and the hulk Of
the hogs above 10 lbs. average sold at si..5 10
SSH. as against 1896 for ton and $5.~o to $50
for the bulk on THURSDAY. Fair to god heavy
hogs; go lbs. average and above. sold at $50
to IS: medium weights. 100 To 80 lbs. sill at
$50 to .5:.5. the bulk at $50 TO SIS: lights.
$50 to ia) lbs. sold at $50 10 8. ss-. the bulk
at $3.50 To. $50. Light lights. 1s to 100 lbs. av-
erage. sold at $40 to $50. the bulk at Sj.fD
to $50, pigs. under 100 lbs. sold at St.t9 to
s.; heavy culls at 81 to SIS: good mixed hogs
at 80 to sss2,.. and common TO fair mixed
lets n. S5.1a to $50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

The trst line OF quotations in each class Is
calculated to represent the fuu range from
common 20 extra. Dealers. however,. often
classify suIsrlative lunches call tops for buyers.
which sometimes sell considerably above me
lighest uiotations. The second line Of quota
tions signifies III. bulk Of sales and generally
represents the various classes as they ate soid
on the commission market. more or less mixed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

Washington. May 3l-The Secretary Of the
Treasury to-day bought several small lots OF
bonds aggresating $4,000. all short-term a. Tho
price paid was Sis. ses3.
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Tinges and stains nc to SC on white.


SIO SOeeOA
Galyeston-Quiet at Z 13-16c: receipts. 50.4 bales.
New OIleans-Quiet at &c: receipts. l.y-6
bales.
at sxc: receipts. Z bales.
savannah-Quiet at TIC: receipts. 26 bales.
Charieston-F1rm at .i1c: receipts. Il bales.
N~orfoik-Steady at sAc: receipts. 90 ba.es-
Wi mington-Ffrm at 7Ac; receipts. 163 bales.
New Iork-Quiet at Sic: receipts. . bales.
Roston-Cuiet at sac; receipts. none.
Pailsdelphia-Quiet at Size: receipts. lS3 bales
Houston-Qu ct at Z 13-loc. receipts. AIS bales.
NJ smph,s-ouie AZ CSC: receipts So bales.
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Received daily by ID. n. Francix Rrn
No. 24 North Fourth street.
Pittsbure Plate Glass. lss asked. no bid
Westinghouse Air Brake. last mention, - u
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

The rye market was quiet. but at the
same time arm. Offerings were moderate
and demand rather limited The specula-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

wHEATAcash Market-Received "a SKI. ana
y. cars local and 20 cars through. Firm. but
miilsrs bought best sampie Of soft and winter 70 q
z ttmlted sxtent No sales from store. a. the
No: 2 red In car lots sold at 7qk07Sc this md
&0sS6c n side. the outside for fancy and skd.
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SPOT COTTON Markets.

No Of Im~pOrtanee in Values
Any whcrc-Buslness Quiet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

H~ORSES-The market closed q very successful
suction week on Thursday. and Friday the BUSH
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

"A very good business was done in oats.
the speculative demand being better than
It has been for several days. The trade is
inclined to be bullish on this grain. es-
pecially. yesterday. The demand was best
for Sept, which sold at 26hc to 26Nc, and
closed slightly higher for thu day al aSNc.
closing at Hxc asked. May was nominal
ly sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-01

terday. As there vas n fair demand for fancy
country butter and store-packed was especially
nrsts 1sc: seconds 15. D~airy-Extra Hale: other
grades less: grease 3I3lc. Country store-packs5
iOlkc for choice to &c for poor. I.adle-packeSN
Extra l3c; hrsts 12c: choice nearby creamery Isc
~Cheese-Quote: Twins 9isc: singles eIc- ~
lohc; New York loc: Limburger lie: Swiss 1sS
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
ESPECIAL TO THE ARGUs)
BUFFALO. Sept. 13.

9 D. m.-The President is
growing weaker. A company
from the Fourteenth Infantry
has arrived. The crowds around
Milburn house had to be driven
back by the police.
The government telegraph
tent has to be guarded. Guards
under arms have reported to the
Chief Of Police.
A company Of artillery reg
ulars has been placed in charge
Of the Exposition. The city is
now virtually under martial
law.
A company of mounted police
have forced back a mob who
were surrounding ponce mead
quarters, where the assassin is
confined.
Members of the Cabinet and
others are leaving the death
chamber after bidding farewell
to the dying President.
Senator Hanna is completely
broken down. He kissed the
Presidents forehead and had to
be led from the room.
BUFFALO, Sept. 13.
10 %. Secretary Cortel-
| you says the last moments have
! arrived. The President has re
lapsed into Inconsistencies
| which is believed to precede his
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
ASSASSIN INDICTED.
The Grand jury Find Him Guilty
of Murder in First
Degree.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 16 -
Leon r. Czolgosz, alias Fred Me
mas, was Indicted to-day By the
county court grand jury Tor the
crime OF murder in 5he first de-
gree in fatally shooting President
William Mckinley at the Temple
Of Music, il she Pan American
Exposition grounds at 4:15
O'Clock on the afternoon Of Sep
tamber 9th.
When arraigned before Judge
Edward K. Emery, in the county
court, the prisoner stubbornly y res
fused to ans wer questions repeat
edly asked IF him by District Ats
torney Penny as to whether he had
counsel or wanted counsel. Tbs
district attorney then suggested
that, inasmuch as the defeudent
refused to answer, coun sci should
be assigned.
Judge Emery assigned Hon
Lorain T.. Lewis and Hon. Robert
@. Titus, former Supreme cour'
justices of this city, whose names
had been suggested by the Eri'
Torv.fv Rsr A ssnciaEiOn
Cz3lgosz probably will be ar
raigned again tomorrow morning
10 plead to the Indictment.
District Attorney Penny pre-
gented the evidence in the murde
case TO the grand jury.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
THE PRESIDENTS FUNERAL
In Washington Wednes-
day the Body Will Be Taken
to Canton, Ohio.

Washington, Sept. 16.--Sec-
Retary Hsy, Sunday Issued to the
following announcement. ooncern-
ing the funeral of President Mca
KiDley:
Department. of State.
Washington, D. G. Sept, Is, 1901.
The remains Of the late Presi-
dent OF the United States, after
lying in State in the city hall Of
Buffalo during the afternoon OF
Sunday, Sept. Is, will be res
move to Washington by special
train on Monday, Sept. Is, leav-
ing Buffalo at $50 a, m, and
reaching Washington IA o. NJ.
The remains will thsu ba carried,
under escort of squadron of
United States cavalry, to tbe ex-
ecutive mansion, where they will
rest until 9 o'clock in the morn
ing of Tuesday, September IL.
They will then be carried to the
Capitol, accompanied by mill
tary aud and civic escort, the de-.
tails of which will be given in a
separate notice. The remains will
there lie in state. Religious SER
vices will be held in the rotunda
Of the Capitol on Wednesday at
10 o'clock noon. At 1 o'clock the
remains under q military escort
will be transferred to funeral
car and carried to Canton,
Ohio, via the Pennsylvania
| railroad, arriving there on
Thursday at IL a. M, where
arrangements for the final sepul-
| ture will be committed to the
charge OF the citizens of Canton,
| under the direction OF commit.
tee to be selected by the mayor
of that city. No ceremonies are
expected in the cities and towns
along the route OF the funeral
train beyond the tolling Of bells.
lSigued.) JOHN hay.
Sec'y Of State.
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attention to her.
DR.. Stockton finds no change
in the President for the past
hour. Everybody sent out of
the room but the doctors and
the trained nurse, who are
working over the President.
DR.. Mann announced that he
might live an hour longer.
ALBANY, Sept. 13.
Roosevelt galloped over IS
miles Of road to take a waiting
special for New York.
Immense crowds in front of
newspaper Offices. Police re
serves have been ordered out.
BUFFALO, Sept. 13.
11:15 p. m.-The scenes in
rear Of Milburn house, where it
was hitherto dark, were sudden
ly brightly lighted and there is
great activity in the house.
The President is now practi-
cally dead. He is scarcely
breathing, is almost pulseless,
extremities cold and circulation
has ceased. DR.. McBurney says
his vitality is surprising. He
may remain in this condition
for hours or may die any
minute.
BUFFALO, Sept. "A.
2:3O a. m.-President Nc
Kinley died at 2:15 this morn
ing. q
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
APROCLAMATION. A
President Roosevelt Sets Apart
Thursday as Day for Pray
er and Mourning.

Thursday as bay tor Fray
er and Mourning.
Milburn House, Buffalo, Seps.
14.-President Roosevelt to-
night issued the following proc
Ismatlon:
"By the President of the Unit
ed States OF America-Procla-
maticn:
"a terrible bereavement has
bafallen our people. The Presi-
dent Of the United States has
been struck down; a crime COM
mitted not only against the chief
magistrate, but against every
law-abiding and liberty.loving
citizen.
'President Mckinley crowned
life of largest love for his fell
. lowmen, Of most earnest endeaY-
or for their welfare by asdeath Of
Christian fortitude; and both the
way in which he lived his life,
and the way in which, in the su.
preme hour OF trial, he met his
death, will remain forever pre-
cious heritage Of our people.
SIT is meet that as we nation,
express our abiding love and
reverence fer his life, our deep
sorrow For his untinely death.
"Now, then, I, Theodore Roose-
u.l,, Preeiti,nt Of the United
Sta Of America, do eppoint
Thursday nex:, Septembe: 10. the
day in VIII ch the b 'dy of she dead
Presiient will be laid IN It's last
earthly resting place, as a day Of
N, urning and prayer throughou,
! tie United States. { earnestly
| rec 'mmend all the people to as
s. mbls on that day in their res
spective places OF divine worship
there to bow down in submission
! to the will Of Almighty God ano
ind to pray out of full hearts
their homage of love and rever.
ence to the great and good Presi'
dent whose death has smitten tn;
nation with bitter grief.
"In wifuess whereof I hav.
hereunto set my had and caused
the seal of the United States to bt
afixen.
"Done at the City Of Washing
ton, the fourteenth day of Sept.
A. D., 1901, and of the inde
pendence Of the United States th,
126th.
| (Sea') "THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT
| "By the President:
| JOHN Hay, Sec'y OF State.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
MRS. N'KINIEY VERY FEEBLE.
SHE COULD NOT ATTEND
THE FUNERAL.
Dr. Rixey Constantly Admins
tering TSestOratives.
Special to The Argus
Washin qton, Sept. II

Washington, Sept. II
The remains uf President Mc
Kinley were borne to the Capitol
this morning at II o'clock in the
presence Of thousands OF visitors
who have gathered at the capitol
10 pay their respects to the NAM
ory Of cur ruartyred President.
When the casEet containing
the remains OF the President
was borne amid proioundssi!apce
into the Capitol. the occupants OF
the building who had been wait
ing for hours, arose aod bowed
their heads and the marine band
rendered the Presidents favortte
HYMN. There was not dry eye
In the vasa throug inside the
building. Outside the sky was
overcast with threatening clouds,
which had thrown their sOmbre
mantel over the Capitol and made
the scene in appearances more
melancholy.
While the shrong who followed
the casket to the capital we're she'd
ding tears of genuine serrow, Mrs.
Mckinley, the beloved wife OF the
dead Chief Executive, was lying
PROSTATE In her room In the White
House with DR.. Rixey at her side
constantly administering tonics and
reetoratives. Her Nervous sys-
tenn has finally given way and
grave apprehensions are now en-
tertained for her. Unless there is
much Improvement she will be un-
able to 60 to Canton, or even 70
leave the White House for some
time. She is very feeble.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
THE PRESIDENT DEAD.
Mayors PrOclama.i
Upon the Citizens of Col S.
bOrO to do Honor
to His Memory.

To THE CITIZENS OF GOLDsBORO:
President Mckinley is dead.
This sad news fails like pail
upon every hear, OF every true
American citiz"n. It would be
so even If our President had
"fallen on sleep through the
ordinary avenues Of natur
out coming as it does as
the result Of an assassin's bullet,
like ''the pestilence that stalks at
noon day." it is the more aE.psI-
ling aud We stand aghast in the
presence of the fearful tragedy,
that is our common sorrow.
It is meet, that, as community
Of patl lotto citizens, loving our
free institutions and respecting
the Government whose Chief
Executive has been SO suddenly
stricken down, we should give
formal expression to cur senti-
ment in this sad ordeal. To this
end, therefore, I call npon the
Oitizens of Goldsboro to meet In
| the Messenger Opera House ON
Sunday Sept. Is, at 4 o'clock for
the purpose of doing public homer
| to the memory of our dead Prasi-
| dent in such manner as the meet
ing itself may determine.
GEORGE E. Hoop,
| Mayor.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
The PRESIDENT DIED At 2:15 O'CLOCK 4 NJ.

death. He kissed his wife and
softly murmured. "Nearer Ny
God to Thee" He lapsed into
unconsciousness again before
finishing the first stanza Of that
hymn.
Dephew, Root and others
prominent have just left the
house .sobbing. Those now at
the Presidents beside are rela-
tives only, with the exception of
Secretary Cortelyou
His pulse are now Pickering
and his body is growing cold.
There is a peaceful smile on his
face.
Mrs. Mckinley given restora-
tives again. She is almost FAINT
ing
The troops have all been or
dered out and massed around
police headquarters. Large
crowds throng the streets and
are wild with excitement. Men
and women are sobbing hysteri-
cally in the streets.
Dr. Mann copied the presi-
dents last words: CIT Is
GODS > WILL; HIS WILL
NOT OURS BE DONE"
BUFFALO, Sept. 13.
II o. m.-Mrs. Mckinley has
just collapsed and had to be
carried from the room. The
doctors have now turned theil
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
THE LADIES

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which Ladies may use Syrup OF
FIGS. nnder all conditions. makes it
their favorite remedy. To get the true
and genuine. article, look for she name
of the California Fig Syrup Co. printed
near the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19

Those who desire pleasant
visit to the historic city Of Rlch>
mopd will bear in mind that r. e.
Pipkin's excursion to this beaati-
full city viii leave Goldsboro on
the morning Of September Both,
and return the following evening.
Round trip fare only $3.50.
The Kindergarten will open
next Monday Sept. 23. Little
folks from 4 to 6 years Of age re-
ceived.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
BUFFALO, Sept. 13.
HIS FROB PEACEFUL.
BUFFALO, SEPTEMBER IA.

BUFFALO,
aHogt Gaylord performing autopsy on the Presidents body
the useof
IL afternoon. THERE'S in 0
alsoft by the
wilbe a Q
sfae
aroundthe ehoue.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-09-19
ROOSEVELT IS president. i.
HE TOOK OATH OF OFFICE
SATURDAY.
1t Is Administered to Him In the
Presence of Sombre Faces
and Sad Hearts.
Special to The Argus.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA.

4:3o p. m.-Vice-President
Roosevelt took the oath as
President of the United States
at the home Of his friend Ansley
Wilcox, in this city, this after
noon. It was administered with
great solemnity, in the presence
of sad hearts and sombre coun-
tenanceS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-12
this space for Bed Rock Prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lofstead Entertain.

Tuesday, October LIST. Mr.. and Mrs.
Swan Lofstead entertained about rs
of their friends in honor of their son,
Charley's marriage which occurred in
Wa-Keeney, September 10Th.
The young peoples hearts were
made glad by their friends good
wishes and the tokens of love and es-
TEEN which they received.
Set of china cups and saucers-Mrs
Moore and Georgia.
Japanese vase - Eddie and Day
Moore.
Three large aluminium reproduc-
tions of paintings-Mrs. Lille S. Glib
son.
Silver butter knife-Nellie Schmitt.
Two pairs of hem-stitched pillow
slips-Mrs M A Schmitt.
China salad dish-Mary Lofstead.
Quilt-Hilda Lofstead.
Glass mug Martin Lofstead.
Large china pitcher-Alf Lofstead.
Lamp-Fred Harrison.
Glass tea set-John Harrison and
Robbie SamuelS.
Glass tea set-Wm Harrison and
WIN Richards.
Glass fruit dish-Maggie Harrison.
Vinegar bottle-Libbie Harrison.
Set of glass sauce dishes-Mr and
Mrs Richards.
Glass fruit dish-Barbara Richards.
Mantle scarf-Carrie Richards. +
Wash bowl and pitcher-Andrew
Saleen.
Silver tea spoons-John Saleen.
Wash bowl and pitcher-Mr. and
Mrs E Lindberg.
Glass tea Set-Albert Lindberg.
White bed spread-Mrs Mckinley.
Silver tea spoons-Hilda Mckinley.
Vinegar INTELLECTUALLY Baird.
Pair of blankets-Mr and Mrs John
Harrison.
Table cloth-Mrs Alsop.
Pair of towels-Nellie and Grace
Alsop.
Table cloth-Mr. and Mrs Gus Ben
son.
Wash board-Sam Herman.
Table cloth, two pairs of towels,
glass water set, and other household
articles-Mr. and Mrs Swan Lofstead.
Miss Frances and Mrs d d Decker,
of Dixon, ILL.,, sent a box of useful
and ornamental articles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-12

Mayor Gibson took in the carnival
at Kansas City this week.
G. G. Brady, of Salina, visited his
family south of town, last Saturday.
OTrustee Folkers rrports the loss of
a 2-year-old heller, Sunday, from black
leg.
Frank Stradal, of Collyer township,
was in the city Monday and hauled
home a new organ.
Louis Brown, d former well known
Wa-Keeney young man, will be mar
ried at Varna, ILL.,, on the 18th inst.
Mrs. G. n. Gibson will attend the
wedding.
The Democrats of Collyer township
held their convention last Saturday
and nominated James Wanda for COM
missioner and Christ Wolf for trustee.
Will the Populists vote for Jim (?)
when such good man as Otto Young
is Jim's opponent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-12
UTAH
AN IDEAL CLIMATE.

The first white man to set foot on
Utah soil, Father Silvestre Velez de
Escalante, who reached the GREAT
SALT LAKE Or the 23rd day of Sept.
1I16, wrote in his diary: s.Here the
climate is so delicious, the air SO
balmy, that it is a pleasure to breathe
by day and by night The climate of
Utah is one of the richest endowments
of nature. On the shores of the Great
Salt Lake especially-and for fifty
miles therefrom in every direction
the climate of climates is found To
enable persons to participate in these
scenic and climatic attractionSa and to
reach the famous HEALTH, BATHING
AND PLEASURE RESORTS OF Utah, the
UNION PACIFIC has made rate to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-10-12
- THE MAJOR.

To Mrs. Mckinley the dead chief
magistrate of the nation, whom the
world honOrs and mOurns, is still "the
Major"-not the congressman, not the
governor, not even the president
(most simple but most potential of
titles)-but only the Major.
81 want to see the Major" is her
constant plaintive and most pathetic
cry.
1t was Major Mckinley, the young
hero of the war, returning home with
the modest commission bestowed
upon him by President Lincoln "for
gallantry in battle," who won the ad
miration, affection and love. 1t was
with Major Mckinley with whom she
began the married life destined to be
in turn SO happy, so sorrowful, so pitt
full and SO tragical in its termination.
1t was 1.-The Major" who made the
most devoted and tender and chival-
ric of watching and guard
ing, sustaining her flor better, for
worse, in sickness and health" under
trials that the world knows not of,
with unfailing cOnstancy and unreck-
Oning self-sacritice.
And now the Major is gone, and
there is no one left-neither parent
nor child, brother nor sister. The
president is dead-long live the presi-
dent. But 'sthe Major" is dead, and
his widow sits forever desolate and
alone, with Grief as her abiding guest
and Memory and Hope her only COM
fOrterS.
"Oh, the pity of it .''-New York
World.