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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
MIR. M'KINLEY'S CAREER.
For Many Years Notable Figure
In Public Life.

Since the late sixties. when William
Mckinley as a budding country LAWYER
became a successful candidate for the
place of prosecuting attorney in Stark
county, Ohio, he has been constantly
in the public eye The circle of his infiu-
ence~ has widened and widened until il
has grown from the confines of rural
Ohio county beyond the limits of the
greatest Republic on earth; until. as
Chief Magistrate of the United States
the former Canton lawyer welded a pow
er over the destinies of the human race
as great as that of any ruler in the
world.
Mr. McKinley's long line of ancestors
for the two centuries in which their his
tories have been traced has been as fol-
lows:
William Mckinley, President, was born
at Niles, Ohio, January %, 1S43
William Mckinley, his father, an iron
worker. was born in Mercer county,
Pennsylvania, in 1907.
James Mckinley, farmer, grandfather
o fthe President, was born in Pennsyl-
vania in 1888
David Mckinley, farmer, great grand
: ather of The President, was born in
Chanceford township, York county, Pa,
in 1855.
father of the President, was born in
Ireland about 1928.
Nancy Allison was the maiden name
OF the Presidents mother.
David Mckinley, who was born in Ire
land in 1705, was the first of this Nc
Kinley family to come to America. He
was followed by the ancestor of President
Mckinley about 1740 The McKinleys
landed in Baltimore or in New Castle,
Del, and went on to Lancaster and York
counties, Pennsylvania, where they took
land in the Scotch Irish settlement then
forming in PENIS colony President Nc
Kinley's great grandfather was a soldier
in the Revolutionary Army, serving as
a private. In the years that followed
the McKinleys pursued a rural life in
Pennsylvania and Ohio down to the faith
er of the President, who was a superin-
tendent in an iron foundry
EARLY LIFE IN PEACE AND WAR.
The President was the seventh child
in family of nine. Soon after his birth
his parents moved from Niles to Poland.
Ohio. Like other American lads of his
day in his circumstances, he attended
public schools and became a member of
the village debating society. He attend
cd the Poland Academy and afterward
Allegheny College. When the Civil War
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

Il would cough nearly all night long, :"
writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alex
andria, Ind, ''and could hardly get any
sleep. | had consumption so bad that
If | walked block l would cough fright
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed, three $1.00 bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and | gained So hounds" It's abso-
lutely guaranteed to cure coughs, colds,
la grippe, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Price soc and $1.00. Trial
bottles free at all drug stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
MOORE'S HISTORIES.

C. C. Mcdonald. publisher and owner
of Moore's Library History of North Car
olina-two volumes-1x2. Price $500 net
for the two volumes, 1000 pages each.
Offers to the Rural Library which has
the largest and best selection OF books
by Jan. 1, 1902. A set of this history
FREE. List to be sent to Gen. T. f.
Toon, superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, who will decide the matter and
books will be turned over to him for said
Library. Other parties wanting a set
can secure them of the publisher at $500
for the two volumes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
AS A TARIFF CHAMPION.

1t was at this time, according to a
Canton tradition. that Mr.. Mckinley
took up in earnest the question which
was destined to make him prominent. AS
the story goes, the young lawyer engag-
cd in a debate on the tariff question with
a Democratic opponent who advocated
free trade. The future President then
resolved that he would fathom protection
to the bottom. He became an authority
on protection doctrine
In 1876 Mckinley first entered Con-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14

Grippe Knockers cure any cold, or any
case of La Grippe in 10 hours. 25c at
your druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
M'KINLEY's SOCIAL LIFE.

In his social life, President Mckinley
furnishes model for Americans. He
was without reproach in his domestic re-
lations and his tender devotion 20 his
wife impressed all who met them.
He will go down in history as one of
tho great men of the century, one who
has presided we'll over the republic of
America, in ono of the most stirring pc
riods of it's time
OF Mckinley, as politician or states
man, diplomat or ruler, the people or the
United States in their diversity of politi-
ca opinion or sentiment may differ, but
Mckinley as the man, as the husband, IS
the figure in social life, defes in his
purity of these relations to the world
anything but the universal opinion ,hae
he is without reproach.
The social life Of the American repuh-
lie has never had purer and nobler OK
ample of American domestic life than
that which has been continually dcmou-
strated by President Mckinley before
and since coming to the head of the gov
eminent. when the eyes of the American
people have centered upon him
To have at any time met him at the
White House or during his tCtr through
the country, when he was always accom-
panied by his wife, was to be impressed
by the fact that no plaudits accorded
him 10 honors paid him. no eloquent
toasts proposed to him ever brought he
same joyous smile to his face as did
the appearance of his little wife when, e;
any assembly, he caught sight of her ra-
tient, sweet face. No affair Of state. no
public function. no incident, however
grave the import has kept him from her
when her gentle voice called for him
He has eXcmplifcd in his every day life
his belief in those principles of life that
make sacred and indissoluble the rela-
lions of man and wife
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
TEACHER WANTED.

teacher is wanted at once. for the
Sixth Grade in the Wilson Graded
Schools, Wilson. n. c. The examination
to fill the position Will be held at my Of
flee in the school building on Wedncs-
day, September 18th, at 3 o'clock Appli-
cants must report here for examination.
Respectfully,
Il. r. MANGUM.
erintendent Schools
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14

Many sal more but none sell better
pianos, at cl,ser prices than John u,
Wright, Greensboro. N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14

NJ hlN1EI 1ADI EECI1.
When Lincoln was Observation-Disclosures
Gus as was the ill-judged act-there
were sectional and party divisions and
bitterness to account for it. When GAR
field was shot the crime had been pre-
coded by long months of party schsm
and acrimonious discussion on the stump
and in the press that would serve to in
fame a diseased mind, and move luna
tic like Guiteau to murder the man upon
whom his disordered fancy fixed the re-
Sponsibility. But in this latest tragedy
there is no element of palliation or ex-
cuse. There is not a single condition of
national or partisan excitement, for
which even q crank could hold the Presi-
dent responsible, or which would be re-
lieved by the removal of Mr.. Mckinley.
No man who is personally more popular,
or who has sought more cordially to
make friends of everybody has ever filled
the presidential chair. Mr.. Mckinley has
preached the gospel of progress and of
peace, even while prosecuting war, and
only twenty-four hours before he was
shot had uttered the following patriotic
and peaceful sentiments:
No nation can longer be Indifferent
10 another. And as we are brought more
and more in touch with each other less
occasion is there for MISUNDERSTANDING
and the stronger the disposition when we
have differences, to adjust them in the
court of arbitration, which is the noblest
forum for the settlement of international
disputes.
Gentlemen, let us ever remember that
our interest is concord, not conflict, and
that our real eminence rests in the Veto
r1es of peace, not those of war. We
hope that all who are represented here
may be moved to higher and nobler CT
forts for their own and the worlds good,
and that out of this city may come not
only greater commerce and trade for us,
but more essential than these relations
of confidence, respect and friendship which
will deepen and endure.
Our earnest prayer is that God will
graciously youchsafe prosperity happi-
ness and peace to all our neighbors and
like blessings to all the peoples and pow
crs of earth"
The echo of these words had hardly
ceased to be heard, when standing in the
midst of his enthusiastic fellow citizens
the popular guest and hero of the hour
the president was shot down while
greeting with outstretched hand and cor
dial smile the would be assassin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-14
M'KINLEY'S LAST SPEECH.

who lived to see him President, looked
upon William as a favorite son.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
SUNDAY AT GILMAN HOUSE.
Miss kupfer's Claim Said to Consist
 of Services Rendered.'

Miss kupfer's Claim Said to Consist
 of Services Rendered."
 Bridgeport, March 25.-There was no new phase in the Gilman case yester- day. The day was spent much as usual by the occupants of the man. sion at Black Rock. City Sheriff David Fenelon holding possession for the Bridgeport Trust Co, but not in- terfering with Mrs Potts. her son or guests. The day was uneyentful so far as the Gilman mansion was con- cerned. and it now looks as though Mrs Blakely Hall would not put in appearance there for some time at least. Her mother remains. keeping discreetly silent on all points which might affect her daughters claim, which seems to be everything iii sight.
 It is understood that Miss Catherine Kupfer's claim will be for $1OOOO for "services rendered" I1 is also claim ed that about four years ago a will was made by tho dead millionaire in which Miss kupfer was handsomely remembered. The location of this will would cause a sensation, but ii. is not likely that it will be foIfffi. ILsH enas been found interested parties 5il1yc seen that it did not reach tllc proba tc court. 1=>---.- ., --s , ,s.s7,,
 Orange Merwin is satisfied that George Hartford cannot produce doe umentary evidence that he was yasso- ciatcd with NIr Gilman iii the. tea business. Mrs Blakely Hall has brought two suits in New York against banks in that city. one for $25,0O0 and the other for $16,OOO. claiming that MT Gilman placed the above named amounts in their charge exclusively for her benefit.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
FashfCnA in Horns,

If the question were asked: Why do the rhinoceri grow their horns upon the nose, instead of on the head, like other animals? ? the answer would probably be that they require them for root digging and such like pur- poses as we'll as for war, and the nasal position renders them more general ly useful than if they were fixed on the top of the skull. At present the rhinoceros is the only quadruped which has a horn of this kind, but q study of fossil mammals shows that he is the sole survivor of vast num- cor of creatures whose natural weap- ons were built on the same general plan. In fact, in the days of the rhi- noceros' early forefathers horns of this kind were probably much more common than those such as we sec on the heads Of oxen, antelopes and sheep. In the course of ages tho fash ion in wearing horns has undergone a radical change, but the rhinoceros, who is essentially conservative beast. has stuck to the older method. -Peacson'a Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
CITY NEWS.

Miss Annat F. Fleming mas been called to Pittsfield, Mass, by the death of her father.
 Alderman Ralph N. Blakeslee has been seized with the prevailing sick ness, the grip.
 James and Miss Katherine Farrell of New Britain spent Sunday with Miss Helen Burgess of East Main street.
 Thomas Newell of 133 Hillside ave- nue, who is recuperating at Hot Springs, Ark, is getting along nicely, and expects to return to Waterbury ill a few weeks.
 The many friends of Miss Mary A. Donahue will be pleased to know that she is fast recovering from serious illness which at one time threatened to prove fatal.
 The Hellmann Brewing company has been given judgment against John Quinn of Naugatuck. By this order Quinn will have to yacate the premises he now occupies by April 3.
 Edward l.. Rogers. who for years had been identified with the work Of indexing the town records and became a Benedict lately, is confined to his home in Middlebury with serious at tack of pneumonia.
 Former City Clerk Richard r. Grady has been engaged by Dr B. w. Me- Donald to manage the Waterbury Drug company's store situated on the corner of Spring and East Main street Mir Grady begins work immed1atelv.
 An iron fence has been erected on the west side Of the Burton street en- zine house. This removes all fear or the horses toppling over the high en- bankment. but it does not remove the annoyance the nearby residents are subjected to from the stable refuse littering their yards. This matter mas become such a nuisance that those Wno are annoyed by it are talking of gong to law. On windy days it is impossible to prevent sweepings from the stahleS blowing into the adjoining yards. me fence was put up by M. J. ponneIF of Union street.
 The funeral of the late Nlliiahi Kennedy was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of his grandmother: Mrs Caroline Miller. 115 Round Hill street. with services at St Thomas church hy the Rev Father Crowley and interment in the family plot at Calvary cemetery. The funeral cor tege was very large and the floral of- fernes were many and beautiful. among them being a heart from MT and Mrs F. J. Keane; basket, William Ncy: basket the Misses Nellie and Jo- sephine Leeney: roses and violets, the Misses Egan: basket. Mrs Seido ana family: carnations and ferns. Mir and Mrs Charles Kennedy; easter lilies. Altar society of St Thomas's church; callas and carnations. yigrators at the Waterbury Clock company: carnations and ferns. Miss Mary Conroy; hya- cinths. Miss Lauretta Ryan: carna- tions. Miss Lillian Kirschbaum; callas and roses Miss Nellie kenealey; roses and carnations. Miss Lizzie Foley. The pallbearerS were Masters Edward Fitzgerald. John Madden. John Me Partland, Hugh Ahearn, Arthur Hen messy, James McManamy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
A strange P.ni.h~en..

In Guiana, if child is slow in it's movements the parents apply an ant to the child instead of whip, to make 1t move faster. This little ant bites moro cruelty than mosquito, and its htte il apt to be troublesome after ward Az you can imagine, the treat ment does not make the child kind to others. and the children of Guiana are said to be particularly cruel to ani- 1nals- The little boys of Guiana do net reckon their age by years, but by their ability to endure pain. Until he gets to the point where he can let the Hucu ant bite him without wincing, he is eonsfd9red merely 8 baby.-Detroit Efse Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
MRS P. s. BROOKS DEAD.
Death Recalls an Incident Which Hap
 pened in the Senate.

pened in the Senate.
 New York. March 25-A Times spe- cial from Columbia, $. C., says Mrs Preston s. Brooks of Edgetield. South Carolina, is dead of pneumonia at the home of her son-in-law, V. F. McBee, general manager of the Seaboard Air line at Norfolk, Va. Mrs Brooks was the widow of a member of congress who became noted because of an epi- sode in the United States senate when he resented d reference by Charles Sumner. and attacked him with cane
 On May 19 and 20, 1856, Charles Sumner delivered a speech in the sen- ate on the ''crime against Kansas" In this speech, which provoked the most bitter rejoinders in the senate. Sum. ner sharply censured Senator Butler of South Carolina. Two days later as Sumner was sitting at his desk in the senate chamber. after adjournment, Brooks, relative Of Buffers, and then representative from South Car olina. entered the chamber, and. after speaking a few words to Sumner. struck him upon tho bead with heavy cane.
 That event produced great excite ment throughout the country and was regarded as a prcsagc of civil war. The house of representatives refused to give the two-thirds vote necessary to cNpcl Brooks, but he resigned and appealed to his constituents. who unanimously reelected him. Sumner was incapacitated for public service Tor some tine and the assault un- doubtcdly shortened his life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
A Former New York Policeman to Go
 to Highest Bidder.

to Highest Bidder.
 Milford, Pa, March 25..-EreJerick Mlnk, said to be the son of titled par ents Ill Germany, is i'll the county jail Herc, because he cannot pay the costs III an action brought by him against ms son to compel the young man to support his father. On his release from that institution he will be sold at auction as common pauper
 Mink has had a sensational career. He was for many years a member of the New York city police force, and while in office had a fight which re suited fin the capture of four out of six Of the famous Astoria robbers. In the DunmOre riots he was wounded, and the first use of the X-rays in Scranton was in seaching for the bullet which IS still in his body, and it is said that the result of the X-ray ruined his health
 It was alleged by the son in the trial of the case that one of his par ents would have to be cared for by the county, as he could not support both. He was caring for his mother, but his father had given his property to daughter, who was to care for md bury him, but failed to keep the contract. The suit accordingly was decided against Mink, and he was taxed with the cost. Unable to pay it, he was sent to the county jail here
 When his term of imprisonment ex- pires he will become g county charge, and as there Is no poorhouse, he will be auctioned of to the bidder who will agree to keep him for the smallest amount Of money.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
WOMAN WANTS DIVORCE.
She Accuses Husband of Driving Her
 From Home on a Winter Night.

From Home on W lnter NlSHt.
 WalIingford March 25.-Family se- crets which murder trial failed to bring to light. are likely to be brought to public view before the divorce suit, filed recently by Mrs Edda Anthony. is finished. She accuses her husband, Francis c. Anthony. of intolerable cruelty, and habitual intemperance. Here are some of her specifications:
 First-Driving her from home at midnight in the dead of winter thinly clad and without a cent.
 Second-Beating her on numerous occasions.
 Third-Pounding her to the floor with a chair.
 Fourth-Refusing to speak to her for weeks at a time.
 Fifth-Threatening to kill her. bring ing q gun home and loading 1t in her presence.
 Mrs Anthony says that she has ex- hibited blackened eyes as a result of her husbands blows. She declares that for the last few years he has been intoxicated much of the time and has caused her to suffer much by his treatment.
 Six weeks ago. she alleges. she found his conduct intolerable and left him. She has since been a profession al nurse. Her 15-year-old daughter, Edda. is with her. Her two sons, Henry, 12, and Robert. 10, still are in their fathers house. She asks the cus- tody of the children. She was for merly Miss Edda Northrop. She was married 10 Anthony in 1886. after meeting, him in a roller skating rink. Anthony is q superintendent in the Wallace silver plate factory. He re ceived real estate valued at $1200O through the death of his father, who was murdered. Part of his property has been attached by his wife.
 A man named Henry Taylor was tried for the murder, but was adjudged insane and sent to the state asylum, where he died.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
RETAIL CLERKS ASSOCIATION
The Most Important Meeting of the
 Year To Morrow Night.

An interesting meeting of the Clerks association will be held in Red Mems hall tomorrow evening at which time several representatives of the American Federation of Labor will be present to address the mem- bers.
 A large number of new members will be admitted to the association at this meeting, and as the charter closes on April 1st, any Clerk who has not yet affiliated with this body should take steps to do so at once. ....-s '-i
 This association is the local branch of The Retail Clerks International Protective association, which has q membership of over 5O,OOO retail clerks. scattered throughout the United States and Canada. It's ob- jects are to unite all retail clerks. re- eardless of sex. creed or nationality, into one grand fraternity, thereby ele- vating the calling to it's proper posi- tion in the business world. and de- yeloping the intelligence which eN- ists among the craft, and to provide assistance to its members in case or sickness or distress.
 It is the desire of the association to have every retail clerk in the city. in All lines of business (cther than the Nouor business) numbered among its members. The local association has had a phenomenal growth during the past six weeks, having increased its membership from B on February lst to 2o5 on March 18th. Arrangements are being made for grand concert and dance to be given at City nall on April 9th. and from the present out look this will be q gala night for the clerks and their friends.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
CROKER's HORSE BEATEN

London. March 25.-The flat racing season was opened at Lincoln to-day in a snow storm. Richard Croker ran his bay lilly Eileen Violet, with J. Reiff up, in the first race, the Trial plate of 200 sovereigns, for 3-year-olds and upwards, over the straight mile. but failed to secure place, J. Lewis's bay colt Summer Gale (by Windgall out of Muceerdale), winning. The Tathwelh stakes. for 2-yeal-olds, five furlongs straight. was won by Mir Five Rivers chestnut colt Con, Lester eRiff up.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-25
They a1ct Their Match.

At an evening party the other night ore of the guests made a aovel bet. 1Ic placed three jugs in row. Tying . piece of stout string to the handle of the first one, he threaded it through .hc handle of the second jug, and tied 1t again to the handle of the third jug. Then he offered to bet the other guests that he would free the middle jug without untying or cutting the string. Many took up the challenge and wagered he could not do it. When all was agreed the man who had made tho bet calmly lit g match and burnt the string through and took the bet.- London Answers.