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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

Out under the whispering oak trees
OF westlawn cemetery. In a vine-cov-
cred vault. almost buried in a slopins
hillside. all that Is earthly OF William
Mckinley now rests. About the flower
sirewn siopes picket line OF SOL
diers stands silent in the shadows-
whale Day Gtvsa To GrisG
All day Thursday mufied drums
beat their requiems. brakses walled out
the strains OF marches OF the dead.
great men OF the nation followed n
funeral car In grief and tears. Through
solid banks OF bsreheaded men aud
weeping women and children. frinsed
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 tho government
Mr.. MeKiaisy Nsars Collapse.
Mrs. Mckinley was unable to attend
the funeral. While the last rites were
being said she remained In room Of
the family home. daxcd. no, realizing
that death had come to her husband.
almost paraiyxed mentally. Durin. the
morning. at her urgent request. she
sat alone for time beside the eos-
IN as Il lay In the south parior 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 tho 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 maniincss and bcnchccncc taught by
his life.
fiaAi Ceremonies Imprcssise
The las; ceremonies for tho late
president were marked with n dignity
that struck dumbncss 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
easkct was borne to the First Mctho-
dist church at Canton. with statesmen.
diplomats. great men OF nation. rep
rcscntntives OF the world. gathered
with the surrounding members OF the
family. Ministers Of i've religious de-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

nominations said the simple services.
Great Thronr Joins in Hymn.
Troops banked the streets about. but
the thousands who had gathered near
and stood in places for five hours held
tneir ground, catching up the broken
strains Of Nearer. My God. to Thee"
The silence Of calm had come; the ST.
lenoe 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
ernment." Then he added: I'm all
the coming years men will seek, but
will seek in vain, to fathom the enor-
nifty and the wickedness of that
crime"
Now President In Tears.
These words brought home with
crushing force the warning that the
last scenes were 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-
sentatfves, officials and citizens from
practically every state in the union,
soldiers, military organizations-a col
umn of more than 5000 men followed
the funeral car on this last Journey.
Path is Carpcted In Flowers.
The skies were hidden by clouds
of gray, but not 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 fIun
the school children of Nashville, rsnn.
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
to 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.
islooms Taken ns Mementos.
So it happened that when the men
of the army and of the navy carried
the black casket within the shadow
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

hand. muskct held straight In front.
Tho members of the senate entered. Al
the head walked Senator Allison Of
Iowa. Then came Pcnrosc and Cock
rcli. Scott. Burrows OF Michigan. I'LL
man and Mason OF Illinois. Next the
members OF the house filed In. They
numbered almost $50. Speaker Hen.
dcrson at the head. Louder came the
mourn Of the band. and outside the
troops had formed n phalanx OF sabcrs
and bayoncis. Then. under the black
shroudcd door. came the caskct.
uasisr Arch Of sab~rs-
The black coffin had passed under an
arch Of drawn sabcrs as Il was carried
up tho steps. Lieutenant General
Miles and the men OF the army ana
Rear Admiral Farquhnr and the men
OF the navy held their positions. Cow
cred with n great American nag. bear
Ing only sprays OF immortcllcs and
roses rendered by the Legation of
honor. the casket was slowly brcugh,
to the front. supported on the shoul-
ders Of the blue jackets and Tho SOL
dicrs. At the foot OF the mountgin of
hoWets maIhiHS tHc uitiT aui tEe
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 ani the
music of Beethoven's grand funeral
march pulsing from the organ. the
bodybearers gently lowered the flag
draped and flower adorned coffin to its
support.
All Rise CONN 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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Imposing Funeral Ceremonies
Precede Intern ,,7f Of Nc
kinIeY at Canton.

of the vault the flower carpet had dis
appeared. its blooms. however. To be
guarded for years as mementos OF this
day OF sorrow.
Just without the entrance u this
mnusoieum stood the new president OF
the United States. The eoifin rested
on supports only hands reach from
him. Then the members OF the eabi-
net formed an open line with him. and
members Of the family-aii save the
lone woman who was In the home
under the close watch of DIR. 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. II ea'rc as q
mighty amen" Again the white
haired minister spoke. Again came the
crashing roar Of the salute. i,s rcver'
beraiions beating on and on over the
hills about the city.
.Tsps- seaad-a BY nasisr.
Taps" the saddest call the buslc
language of the army knows. came
from eight busles. 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.
Il seemed. by some giant hand. came
floating to the group about ;hs vault
Nearer. My God. to Thee. Nearer to
Thee" Once again came the craah
from the guns above.
Door IL Closed upoa Martyr.
Then the caskct was carried within
the vault. Five infantrymcn marched
behind Il. A moment passed ard the
outer doors were closed. The last GER
cmony was over: tho third mar,yrcd
president OF the United States had
been committed to God and eternity.
Slowly the marching column trcadcd
about the crescent road to the left Of
the temporary tomb. Then darkness
threw Its veil over all. ths silent
guards took their stations. tho Gem
ctery EatcJ were closed.
Never Moura,ag More siae~rr.
That iE the bare outline OF one OF
the most imposing and imprsssiv. tu-
ncrais ever seen In the United States.
To fill in all Its details would take
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

vicinity OF the former Cad:
said yesterday:
''I'hc two men. the one a.
President and WaldcrE. usc,
10 my hou-. and talk 10 ne !.
Socialist papers. They brvi
papers TO me and tried to
read them.
"Oncc when they were a
the last presidential eampt
got to talking about Fr,s!,Iti
ley and one or them sad;
elected lie will be shot lclOfyI
out his term and went on:
John u. Rockefeller the sain|
got n chance They TALKED
all the time. and | was Elal
out OF the ncirliboFhoOi.
almost every night ,hsFl
crowd from the city At ~
They used 10 come out TO
from the electric rull, 4
could not see them, as We 4
had they come by the rcsd
OF the farm extends To "a.
and the visitors used 10 81
forth that way Instead 0t
the road. Sometimes there
quite n crowd Of 'hcm.
1t Is said that Icons IA,
and brothers are going
shortly and the police bc
they confront Leon he VIII
and reveal all that Is now
In relation 80 the shooting o.
idcnt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27
THINKS PEARl WI
REACH NORIl

New York. Sept Ill
Bridgeman. secretary ot
Arctic Club. who conducted
relief expedition OF this va
young men who accoinl
have returned home. Mth
Mrs. Peary and her little sH]
born in the Arctic regions
ago.
Next April" said Mr.,
"Pcary Will start for the
Cape Heckia. the highest ~
he has discovered in the WEI
only 500 miles from the u
should never reach 1t, his
have been important choujj
rant the time he has spent
but he will reach the pO1s1
Mr.. Bridgeman said he
isfaction of knowing tina.
n supply of walrus meat u
to carry him through us
The explorer returned
Bridgeman party rs Tar rs
schel, where his winter
are. ,,oI
Bridgcman at sydney n'A
shootipc of President
Pcary will not hear oil II
summer.
"The last relief cXpcd',io
Rridremnn. "was the cIeY
out by the Arctic Ciup; L.,
lost all elements of the u.a
were twice in danger no."
we got caught between
nm ice foe. and went az
muddy bank. We were ere -"
nj hours, and the dnhGt'
ice pack should sweep ~
and make us prisoners
pounded n hole in the s,. noSr
and fastened n biz hlWSgr ",
and in ten minutes l,'c ,!o,, 7
ice, whose movement ~
see Mt all. haG swung "'
whole thing. ,,rc
we got caught. RciWyc%, c%,,oci, I
under water. and the. thS G."
away all right, however,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27
FUNERAL coRTEGE NEARING THE CAPITOL WASHINGTON.

president, of Senate and United States
uovernorv. OF states with stars
Gen. Leonard Wood. Governor OF Cuba
Circuit ceart judges. state OF Ohio.
Gov. Mekini-y's former stan officers
Federal officers OF Cleveland.
FEDERAL oiiiesrs OF can,on.
FEDERAL officers OF MasHiiion-
Board OF directors OF Pnn-Am.rican Ex.
Board OF Cook County officials. Chicago.
Third Division.
Mai. A. virno-. commanding.
Gate City Guards OF Atlanta. da-
Cleveland Grays.
Cleveland SCOTS Guards,
William Mckinley Command spanish.
American War Veterans.
Sons OF Veterans.
Union League Legion.
Canton Encampmcnt. No. eL
Fourth Division.
A. u. Foster. Grand Commander OF Ohio.
commanding.
knightr Tcmplar.
Grand Lodge OF Ohio.
Eagle Lodge OF Canton.
Canton Lodge OF Canton and other Ma
sonic lodges
The remaining three divisions were
made up OF representatives from clubs.
societies. civic bodies and the Eighty
second regiment OF National Guards.
together with other military organixa-
tions.
When the funeral at Canton began
all the tides OF American life stood
still. The wheels OF industry ceased to
revolvc. 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 space
looked down upon motionless nation,
where nearly every head was bent.
Special services were held In the
churches OF the national capital and
hundreds OF other cities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

Representative LiYinssior..I
sia was especially pI,.ss,i
reception. III. Georgia D.,',.
had congratulated ,h. I.y,..f
expressed the hope thai M
tration would bc sucr,.ss ~
formed him tha, as a s,S'l
anu u Georgian he wouId J,
everything in his power "a
The President replied thsti,
his aim TO be the pr.,l.is
whole people. wth0uI n-ss,1
graphical lines or class M
that u was the welfare az }
he would seek 10 pF0ip0i.
The President WAS u,6na -
his declaration 10 S4Bsr,y
nnd Representative kluE J
Carolina and i,cpFvssu,aliI
OF Tennessee.
"rhe South will suprSr
heartily" Senator I.gltrhsriI
speaking for all three 0f n
men. ''i'he Democrats
are predicting good Tor you
ana the feeling of all ID.
you: Irrespective OF TaFty.
kindly"
Il am going To b. prrssl
United States. nHd not anr
replied the President I
for sections or SECTIONAL Lin
was governor ol New Yugk /
! could max. four aPpolntH J
army. When l sent Ia
three were from tile S1u,h
other from New Y0gE 4
brave men. who deserved =
for services In the Spanish vi
did not matter what states \
from"
The President talked IL
vein with Senator Monry {,
III when the latter called
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crcsccus Defeats Al

Readyillc, Mass" 80 S''' I
great stallion Crrsr,"J, 7,,, ",, h
tnined n iirmer Grnsp Gri, nnl,
king by defeating MS !E. lea
today in three on. ,,. u, IN tne
two iastest trotters niIr,crcd IN
for a $4,000 purse oIaH, none.
w. Lawson, and the =, lL,U" sc" i
went to n well-k,i"Tt w'.soct but|
weather was pcrleca" ,a ,hat
was very heavy so $" 'I "pJ|
were broken OF. or GTae ,Ime. tnaa
fact, the fastest t,I,S' aIa
heat, was only 2'o'H'
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Members of Family Seated.

Then came the members of the fam
lily, all being seated to the left o. the
central aisle. Abner Mckinley, broth
er of the dead president. and his wife
walked slowly at the head OF the
back-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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Verdict In NIarnny Casc.

Gunnison. Colo, Sept. 2o.-The
court received the jury's verdict in the
Mahany case ut o o'clock this morning.
lhe Defendant was found guilty of
manslaughter.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27
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. ]. Bryan was one OF the
principal speakers. He said in part:
"As monuments reared by grateful
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went Secretary Cortelyou, the man
wno had made every effort that loyal
heart could prompt to save the life
which had gone out under the bull
LAT
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Congress to Bulld n Monument.

The newer part of the cemetery was
also visited, and although the state
ment is not definitely made, it is sug-
gested that the coming session of con-
gress will probably appropriate funds
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-09-27

AZ the rear Of each Of the four aisies
stood 4 soldier n attention. cap il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
Pathetic Scene in Court.

Washington, Ia, Sept. 1.-THE
Washington county court room at the
court house Saturday afternoon Wit
messed a pathetic scene. Resolutions
Were passed upon the death of Presi-
dent Mckinley, and on motion of At
torney H. Scoftield, ordered placed on
the county records in the clerks office.
The motion was sustained by Judge
A. r. Dewey. Following the reading
of the resolutions, speeches We're made
by Judge Dewey, members of Wash
ington county bar, Railway Commits
sioner Palmer, Col. w. B. Bell and
other citizens. The resolutions recog-
nized the departed president as brave,
honest and good man, both in private
and public life; in him was the high
est type of American manhood. The
act of the assassin who is responsible
for the nations bereavement was con-
demned and deplored. The resolutions
expressed a hope that just punishment
and retribution be imposed, and, in
view of the fact that in a short space
of time this, our third chief executive,
dear to the people. has been removed
in this manner, the speedy adoption
of some policy that will hereafter be
a protection to the persons of our pres
idents was suggested and urged.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
TO ERECT MEMORIAL ARCH.
Chicago Citizens Start Movement &c
Honor the Dead President

Chicago Citizens Start Movement to
Honor the Dead President.
Chicago, Sept 17.-At an informal
meeting of one hundred prominent peo-
pie of Chicago held yesterday afternoon
a proposition to start movement for
the erection of a magnificent memorial
arch for President Mckinley in Wash
ington was made by Alexander II.
Revell The suggestion was univers-
ally approved. Several gentlemen
spoke upon the matter including Con-
gresham Routell, j. G. Shaffer, ex-
Alderman Fitch and President Foster.
The proposition was that the president
of the United States be required to
appoint a commission of citizens who
shall take charge of the collection of
public fund for the purpose of building
such an arch as above mentioned, in
Washington. He further proposed that
in the event of favorable action by
President Roosevelt, that such men as
President Roosevelt himself, ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland and William j. Bryan
become honorary presidents, and Ly-
man j. Gage, ex-Secretary Cornelius
N. Bliss, John j. Mitchell and others
become treasurers; also. that the gov
ernors and mayors of the various states
and cities act as local receivers of con-
tributions from the public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
NEVER MUSTERED FROM Army.
South Dakota Captain Has Claim for
S22,2M Salary.


Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 16.
Among the residents of South
Dakota is a. veteran Of the.
civil war who enjoys the unique dis
5tinction of having his name still carried
on the rolls of the war department as a
captain in the volunteer army of the
United States. And because Of this
Uncle Sam will be called upon to pay
him back salary aggregating s22,264.
The veteran is Capt. Lockwood, and
his home is at Redfield. He was COM
missioned captain of volunteers in
1865. The government, at the close of
the war, notified him that he could be
discharged at any time upon properly
Identifying himself. By some oversight
he was never discharged. He had not
thought of the matter for about thirty
gears until the other day, when he same
to the conclusion that il he had never
been discharged from the army he was
entitled to his salary as captain for the
intervening years.
His captains salary was $50 a month.
1T is thirty-six years since he drew his
last months pay, and If the court or war
department decides that ne has legally
been'a captain all this time he will draw
from the treasury of the United States
the neat sum of $22,26i He has engaged
the services of an attorney, who will
prosecute the claim for him before the
proper authorities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
Abel Paid Over His SAVINGS.

Elkhart. Ind, Sept. 16.-City Treasur-
er Phtletus Abel Saturday stated that
his figures showed an apparent short
age of $500, but that he had paid in ST.
eoo, which represented his savings for
the nine years he has been in the office.
The finance committee engaged ex-
County Treasurer Delcs Weaver to
make an examination of the books for
the nine years. This is the only formal
action yet taken. The expert employed
by the treasurer's sureties has not made
public any discoveries. Local papers
say Abel intimates that the shortage
may be laid to Hardin schutt, who Was
Abel's assistant until July IS. when he
fled to escape arrest for the alleged en-
bezzlement of s26 of Grand Army funds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
Stood Death on.

E. B. Munday, a lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex. once fooled a grave-digger. He
says: My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. 1 per-
suaded him to try Electric Bitters, and
he was soon much better, but continued
their use until he was wholly cured. /
am sure Electric Bitters saved his life"
This remedy expels malaria, kills dis
ease germs and purifies the blood; aids
digestion, regulates liver. kidneys and
bowels; cures constipation. dyspepsia,
nervous diseases, kidney troubles, fe-
male complaints. and gives perfect
health. Only so cents at George p. Pow
els' drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
EXPOSITION, Buffalo,

The Chicago Great Western railway
sells thru excursion tickets at very low
rates, with choice of all rail or rail to
Chicago. Detroit or Cleveland and lake
journey thence to Buffalo. Equipment
and service unsurpassed. A valuable
folder TO be had for the asking. For full
information and folders address j. A.
Ellis. ticket agent, Marshalitown. Iowa.
Low Rates to New York and Return.
The Chicago Great Western railway
will sell round "trip tickets to New York
and return at very low rates, with prlvi-
slege of stop-overs at Buffalo, Niagara
Falls, washington, Baltimore and Phil
adelphia. For further information APP
Ply to j. a. Ellis, ticket agent. Mar
shalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
Capital Notes.

?
Twelve savings and five state banks
have been authorized by the auditor of
state since June 30, 1901.
Over $1,100 in Incorporation fees were
taken in by the secretary of state on
Monday
The Guernsey Savings Bank. with s11,-
COO capital. has been authorized by the
auditor of state. j. p. Wherry is presi-
dent and "A. C. McGill cashier.
Mr.. Cownie, of the board of control, is
at Glenwood and Clarinda. He met a
Chicago hydropathic expert at Glen
wood to examine the water supply at
that institution.
The Lenox & ciearfleld Telephone
Company has filed articles of incorpora-
ton with the secretary of state. It's
capital is $4,000. F. D. Tyler, j. p.
scroggs, d. N. Smith, Henry Baum and
Shirley Baum are the incorporators.
Articles have been filed with the sec
retary, also, by the Ottumwa Traction
& Light Company, with 100000 capital.
Joseph H. Merrill, Sampel Mahon. Jar
rett w. Garner, Jacob Is. Sax, Calvin
Manning and w. r. Daggett are the in
corporators
Articles have been filed by the Waiver
sly Telephone System of Iowa. also. It's
capital is 100000. G. c. Buckley and
others are the incorporators
The Lady Calhoun Mining Company,
Marshalltown. has also filed articles Its
capital is 100000. j. c. WEIGH, ID. S.
Good. w. o. Robinson and others are
the incorporators.
The Excelsior Thresher Tooth Com
pany, of Dexter, has also filed articles.
Its capital is 100000. w. H. George and
others are the incorporators.
Articles were filed Monday. also. by
the Diamond Grain Company, of Dies
Moines with $4,000 capital! Clarence L.
Mott. Frank w. Mott and John A. Mot,
are the incorporators.
The Carroll Oil and Pipe Line Com
pany of Carroll, has filed articles. Its
capital is 100000. William Arts, A. NJ.
Laugel. Sylvester Urbany and w. b.
Braning are the incorporates.
Revenue Clerk Bert Gunderson. of the
office of Auditor OF State Merriam. has
compiled statement of the taxes col
iected from the people of Iowa for all
purposes in 1893 and 1900. They were:
In 1889, SIS, 1926, 03761; in 1900. sl9. T26 1880
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-18
IOWA NEWS ITEMS

MecalIsburo.
The Tribune hears OF several new res
licences yet to be built in this place as
acon 10 carpenters can be secured.
Titenla.
John Cosgrove sold his farm south OF
town last Saturday to Julius Kunx, OF
Wesley. for s45 per acre. He bought
this farm about 9 year AFRO for ss5 per
acre.
Sioux City,
Rev George a. Piatfs. 9 young Meth
I odist minister. of ssnsy. q hss besn