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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-01-17

corporations OF a minor private
character, the franchise privileges of
which are OF such general nature as
to add no material commercial
value
While exercising the most rigid
economy i'll the disbursement of the
peoples money, let us avoid the ex-
treme of parsimOny OH the one hand
and that of extravaganza on the
other. Too much care cannot be
exercised in limiting the number of
employers in all departments OF the
state government to the actual ne
cessities of a frugal administration
This should be our policy, and yet in
its execution we should not hesitate
to make ample provision for the de-
velOpment of our resources and the
promotion of such sound public poll
cies as will keep Missouri in the very
forefront OF the progressive march of
the times.
"Other legislation may be appro-
pirate and necessary, but | shall not
now submit further suggestions.
Permit me to add simply that what
ever legislation is enacted it should
be free from. all taint or suspicion
OF unworthy influences. Every in
terest affected by proposed legisIa
tion has the unquestioned right to
all open, impartial hearing. Any
attempt, however, to influence leg
islati0n by questionable methods
shou.d be, as | am sure it will be-,
promptly and sternly rebuked both
by the legislative and executive de-
partments.
THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
Missouri is the brightest of all
the jewels which Jefferson gave to
our great republic. 1t is on this ac-
count peculiarly appropriate that to
Missourians should be assigned the
pleasing task of initiating suitable
preparations for the coming celebra-
UlOu w De ieiu dt Iob. LOUIS, NhiCH
will fittingly commemorate the ac-
QUESTION of the Louisiana purchase.
We may confidently announce that
this exposition, in the variety and
magnitude of its display, will be I'M
surpassed in all time, and will bring
to our state and metropolitan city
the representatives of all the nations
of the earth. Missouri has already
achieved grandly, but let US catch
more fully, if possible, the inspiration
OF the marvellous era in which we live.
We must neither stand still nor take
any backward step. A broad and
inviting field beckons us onward to
conquests even greater than those
already won."
THE NEW LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
AS soon as Governor Dockery had
concluded his address Senator Wal
ker moved that the Joint session be
dissolved. The senators returned to
the senate chambers and with them
| the state officers and judges. A. III
Bolte, Acknowledgements, called
. the senate to order and Judge Bur-
CESS administered the oath of office
I to John A. Lee, the new lieutenant
governor. Before finally turning
over the gavel to his successor Gov
ernOr Bolte thanked the senate fOr
{ courtesies and bade it good-by. The
new lieut. gov had left the hospital
but a few days ago, after a severe
surgical operation, and explained
{ that he was not physically able to
t make a speech at this time. He'ask'
ed the cooperation of the senate
/ and promised his own in all com
, mendable efforts in behalf OF the
, state.
Brought Good Fortune.
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|I|gIy |naugurated
NOS VIEW
THE EXERCISES.
|4rl's New Chief Execu-
il Inducted Into Office.
|,gYs ADDRESS is SHORT.

Bat Appropriate Ceremonies
deserved. Observation-Disclosures
IL Is introduced to the
Senate.
Ison City, Jan 14.-To-day,
,loek in the hall of the house
vsentatives told the hou + OF
alexander NJ. Dockery succeed
\. Y. Stephens as governor OF
er Just at the hour the bell
cathedral not far from the
house rang out the old and in
" the oath OF Office was ad-
tsred to the present chief exc
d Missouri by Chief Justice
y Of the supreme court.
there was no sign of kingcraft
rremony. Standing almost
4 pieture OF Thomas Jeffers on
tbesoftened light that strea M
ough an American flag draped
the window an intensely de m
servant OF the people swore
minister their affairs as his con-
Dictated was to their best in
And the shouts and cheers
reeted him came from the
of the people.
EA0CRATs BY THE THOUSAND.
oldest inhabitant of Jeffers on
Isho can recall the incidents at
1 the Inauguration OF all the
tnors Of Missouri since the in
ration oil Sterling Price in 1858,
tnmember when there was SO
Enthusiasm displayed on a sim
ktasion, as has marked the in
N into office OF Governor Alex
n Dockery.
tl.40 James HI. WhitecottO
ffof the house OF representa-
lalled the joint assembly to
land announced prayer by the
II N. Prottsman, the old blind
rider whose active service as
kter was in the days when Ster-
Efee and Robert Stewart occu-
governors chair before the
lhr. DR.. Prottsman had been
lninistry almost as long as
n has been a state and his
this morning was the M ore
Eve because of his feeble steps
htless eyes He prayed in the
language Of the plain minis
lthe frontier; prayed for the
kof the officers and for the
ttees.
ReV. DR.. C. c. Hill, chaplain o
pate, stood behind him ano
aup. Finally when his voice
to stop and memory to fail
prompted him with a few
sords OF his prayer.
on Frank Farris, president
Lot the senate. took the gave
door-keeper announced the
OF the inaugural party
ame by twos. The house anC
nmmittee led the way. Gov
ephens and Governor Doe k
wed together. Behind then
d. Bolte, retiring, and join
heoming lieutenant COVER
b. Cook and A. A. Lesueul
9, and then the other sta t
incoming and retiring. Mrs
Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Bolte
and wives of state officers
The inaugural party sat
ether on the little pla torn
he speakers desk. Cover
very wore a black broad
With a black string tie
Appel of his coat was n but
nerican Beauty rose. Gov
tphens. too. was dressed il
TN a pink rose on his coat
q large white silk tie.
'ae inaugural party had ia
the roll of the two houses
each by the clerk of it.
vs. ERNoR TAXES THE OATH.
took the gavel and said
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-14
CHE DEAD PRESIDENTS LIFE STORY
EXPRESSIONS BY PUBLIC MEN.
GOVERNOR D0CKEPY'S TRIBUTE
TO PRESIDENTS PERSONALITY.


Jefferson asked to give
"A this and comprehensive
estimate of the o Mckinley
My
cordial
failed ability
THE
mateed
partisan lines he a gentleman.
His life
all had knowledge
of his welpoed character
President
opinions of
ay destroying the last lingering embers of sectional hatred His conduct
n to
in
III
with
social
the friendless
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since he was Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy said AFR. Joy. and 1t is hardly neces-
sary, to say that In common with all mem
bers of his party esteem him most highly.
! have unquestioning confidence In his abil-
fty and integrity. and am certain that he
will make wise. conservative President
and win the confidence of the business peo-
pie of the country. to the same remarkable
degree that President Mckinley has
done so.
The Presidency has been filed always by
men who have risen to its full requirements
and MIR. Roosevelt will be no exception. His
administration will prove wise and patriotic.
ard from its inception will be a disappoint
ment TO all the critics who are predicting
that he. will suggest to Congress startling
innovations In the policies OF Mr.. Mckinley.
which have brought prosperity and content
to the American people.
There Is no reason whatever to question
this prophecy. Mr. Roosevelt was elected on
the same platform as President Mckinley.
and has indorsed every plank in It. and his
public utterances IN the campaign are
ample proof that he Is now and has been al
ways in perfect harmony with the principles
of his party and the policy of his late
Chief Executive"
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GOVERNOR SAVERS SAYS MCKINLEY
=, ...., LABORED FOR THE PEOPLE.

The questions before him were practical.
not theoreticaI: they were pressing. and he
was compelled to deal promptly with them.
The position which he will occupy in his
tory will. in q. great measure. depend upon
the policies of his immediate successors
and upon the results. that are to follow. II
their policies should continue upon the lines
inausurated by him, and are attended with
success. posterity will accord his admins
tration a full share Of approval. and he
will go into history as one of our great
Presidents. notwithstanding the marked
and substantial difference OF opinion among
his own countrymen. respecting the true
character OF our Government. and limita-
rions Imposed upon its administration by
the Constitution
JOSEPH d. SAVERS"
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LAWS AGAINST ANARCHISTS.
Bill Will Be Offered in Congress
Dealing With Them.

Washington. Sept. 1s.-Messrs. Botkin and
Bynum. members of the commission to re-
wise and codify the criminal and penal laws
of the United States since the attack upon
the life OF the President have been investi-
eating the authorities with view to the
preparation of a law making an assault
upon the President with intent TO murder
coenizahle in the courts of the United
States and punishable by death.
They have prepared a draft of bill TO
be submitted to Congress making assault
upon the President felony and punish
able by death. when the assault is for the
purpose OF obstructing the operations Of
government.
1t is believed that this qualification will
have the effect of giving the Federal
courts Jurisdiction in such cases.
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ST. Paul. Mimi. Sept. 1s.-Upon receipt vi
the news Of President McKinley's death'
Archbishop John ireland dictated the toi-
lowing statement to the correspondent Oh
the Associated Press:
.The nation mourns. Well may she mourn
She has lost her chief magistrate, whom she
loved so dearly; in whom she SO Willingly
reoosed her pride. William Mckinley Is no"
dead. His memory win live a-down the
are. as that of one Of the most worthy 10
have been the President of the Republic OF
the United States. knew him closely;
esteemed him; loved aim. He was the true
man-honest, pure of morals. generous.s
minded, conscientious. religious.
"He was the noble citizen, proud of being
a son Of the people, brave on the battlefield
amid his country's peril. Jealous OF Its
glory. unswervingly loyal to its honor and
its interests. He was the typical President
o. the Republic-large-minded in his vision
of the questions bearing upon the country's
fortune; resolute in using the authority fer
what seemed to him its best veal; ready as
the leader Of . self-soverning people to
hearken to the popular voice. and. 50 far
a principle and conscience permitted. otey
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ARCHBISHOP IRELAND'S ELOQUENT
EUl OGY OF THE DEAD PRE- ESIDENT.

its behests. even to the sacrifice Of his per-
sonal view.
Political opponents differed from him in
matters of public policy: they did not they
could not. mistrust his sincerity. or his
spirit of justice and patriotism.
William Mckinley is now dead. stricken
down by the hand Of a vile assassin. This
makes the nations sorrow doubly deep. for
to sorrow is added shame-shame before
her own eyes, before those of the world,
that In this land of civil liberty there
should have been found one person so
Overwhelmingly bad as to murder the Pres
ident; to murder him who served so well
his fellow-men: to murder him who cher
ished SO tenderly the free Institutions of
America: shame that within her own bor.
ders the majesty of the Republic should
have been outraged and its name diseraced
the honor OF humanity assailed and its
most sacred rights imperiled.
God OF nations and commend to him our
country In his mysterious designs he
judges best to take from US our friend, our
President, despite our earnest prayers that
We be allowed to retain him among the liy-
ing. We murmur not against his holy will.
which we know to be the wisdom and good.
ness, but In! compensation for our great
loss. we pray that peace be given to the
nation. that blessings descend upon our
people"
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McKlNLEY'S CAREER :
= AS sol DER AND STATESMAN.
Miles, 1S43 Served in the Union Army Private
Pracced Law and Finally Entered the Political Field
E srs Author of the Mckinley Tariff Bill.

this bill. It Is sufficient to say that'it placed
a tariff for protection only on the highest
ground taken since the time when Henry
Clay first laid protection proposition be-
fore the country. Major Mckinley retired
from Congress March {, 1891. leaving his
ability as legislator and tariff maker to be
Judged by his works. but with an established
party popularity and reputation. In 1891 he
was nominated by the Republicans for Gov
crnor of Ohio, and was elected over Gov
ernor James L. Campbell, the Democratic
candidate. after a most exciting campaign.
St. Louisans recall the great Republican
convention of 1896. when William Mckinley
was first nominated for the Presidency of
the United States. Thousands of delegates
and spectators crowded the temporary
structure used as convention hall erected
just south of the new City Hall. then In
course of construction The first day of the
convention YVES June Is, 1895. On the thirti
day of the convention. June IS. 1885, the
names Of Mckinley and Hobart were put In
nomination and both were successful on the
first ballot. Then the nomination was made
unanimous and the widest enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Probably 1900 persons thronged
the big auditorium. Among those present at
this convention prominent I'm Republican
politics were Hanna, Platt. Depew, Lodge.
Foraker and Teller. The battle between the
silver and sound money factions was in
teresting the one led by Teller and the
other by supporters of Mckinley. The re-
suit was considered a crisis In the history
of the party.
& When Chairman Thurston called the
meeting to order on the day of the nominal
tion' the enunciation of the platform was
read by Senator Foraker and the para
mount issue of this platform was the money
question. Teller and Cannon on that day
bade the convention and party good-by. The
session lasted for ten hours and resulted in
the success of the gold standard.
Other nominations for the Presidency at
this time were Allison Of Iowa. named by
Baldwin, and Thomas B. Reed. who was
placed in nomination by Henry Cabot
Lodge, Senator Foraker named William
Mckinley and for more than twenty. min
utes after the; name had been mentioned
pandemonium reignel in the spacious au-
ditorium.
Four years later, June 81. 1900. In Phla-
delphia, President William Mckinley was
renominafed by the Republican party and
the nomination resulted in his reelection.
He was reinstalled in the position of chief
executive of the nation March 4. 1891.
Mrs. Mckinley. who has been an invalid
for many years, was nursed by the
President with the most tender care and
earne.t solicitude, notwithstanding his nee
essary devotion TO the duties Of his Office.
Mre. Mckinley is daughter OF the pro-
prietor Of the Canton (O.) Repository. She
was married to William Mckinley in 1871.
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GERMAN METHODIST PASTOR.
New Incumbent of Carondelet
Methodist Church Takes Charge.

The Reverend William Schoenig of Bur-
lington: Ia. who has been appointed by
the recent German Conference as pastor OF
the Carondeiet Methodist Church. will ar
rive in the city next week. and will preach
his first sermon TO the Carondelst people
Sunday. September %.
The Reverend Mr.. Schoenig is the sue
cessor of the Reverend c. c. Stahmann,
who has been appointed superintendent OF
the State Ckildren's Home Society. and n
widely known in the German Conferences.
He is 40 years of age. has served twenty
nine years in the ministry, and has served
some of the hest charges In the conference
He has been in the Burlington district dup
ing the past three years. and with this ap-
pointment enters the st. Louis district for
the first time.
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REPUBLIC, SPECIAL.
Austin. Tex, Sept. 13.-"In his domestic
and social life the President was in all
respects. a lovable character. and in the per-.
formance Of his public duties he was artu-
ated by a sincere purpose to do that which,
in his judgment and according 70 his po-7
litical creed, would best promote the vel.
fare and prosperity of the entire people
''As President he had dnsicuit a task
before him as was ever imposed on any of
his predecessors. and he has left it but
half performed. Forced into a war. to
which he was at first opposed. the full ma
ture and gravity Of the problems which fol-
lowed and which are still 'unsolved was not
anticipated either by himself or by any of
the public men to-day.
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AMERICA YACHT
RACES POSTPONED.

New York. Sept. lion account of the,
death Of President Mckinley. the intcrna-
tional yacht race for the Americas cup
between the Shamrock II and the Columbia
will be postponed. Whether or not the
postponement will be for a few weeks or,
until next season has rot yet been decided.
The matter Is entirely in the hands Of the
Challenge Committee of. the New York
Yacht Club. and will not he finally decided
until after q conference with Sir Thomas
Upton and the owners of the American
boat. a;s4 . y 80
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lulism Mckinley was born at Niles.
nbSh County. Ohio, January 2. 1853. He
lndedsthe public schools in his neighbor-
u until 1851. when the outbreak of the
u war indamed his ambition and
efrAfs patriotisan to such a degree
alshough only II years old, he enlisted
\ pqShte Soldier His first service was
~ Aventy- third Ohio Volunteer Infan-
with which he served until the close of
aaSxbeing mustered out as Captain and
eet AA5or at the age of q.
n then studied Law and was admitted to
thar. became q successful and popular
6errand from 1853 to 1871 was Prosecut-
AtaSsney for Stark County. Ohio. About
tlme terbegan to turn his attention Sc
1ax t0s sfblitics and was elected on the
bTlcan ticket to the Forty-fifth. Forty
II l6ft seventh, Forty-eighth. Forty
II and Ffftieth congresses. In the
- Of Representatives he made himself
= popular as q committee worker than
h oshater on the floor. He made few
SeAeu. but from the beginning he showed
- interest In the tariff question, his first
- Q Representative being the presenta-
Ss16 pGtiticn from Ohio manufacturers.
- ,CouIress to take no action in the
II e sSarfR fevision until q thorough in
h16nkten Of the needs OF American labor
s II, eohdition Of American industries
49, made. He actively supported the
n service Reform bill and Mr. Holman's
xs66 declaring the unearned land
- 20 she subsidy railroads forfeit to
4 {11ovmuanent. Gradually he came to
hloksd upon by the Republicans in the
- o. Q power in the party and at the
HRjcan National Convention in 1858 his
- yas freely mentioned as a possible
6Ate for the Presidency; but In this
oation Mckinley led the Ohio delega-
II which had been instructed to vote for
A4er John Sherman.
~ m Interesting fact in American po-
- h,sfory that there was point in the
DeeaSlons of the convention when Major
1nlav eonld possibly have had the NOM
Nh haA he been willing to sacrifice the
hoElDsd candidate Of his State to his own
eeet. but he absolutely refueed to let his
= - used.
am here" he said, ''by q resolution Of
EAepuhaican Convention of Ohio. passed
ksuG oae Dissenting voice, commanding
10 cast my vote for John Sherman and
6vely worthy endeavor for his nomina-
accepted the trust because my heart
3ndgment were In accord with the letter
i se1Eit and purpose OF that resolution.
jns pleased certain delegates to cast
= votes Tor me. I cannot. with honor
-
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coRTELYoU's cALMNEss.
Preserved Placid Demeanor
Throughout the Ordeal.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Buffalo, n. Y. Sept. 1&.-secretary Cortel-
you made the announcement. He came out
of the Milburn house and walked slowly
down to the newspaper men who were con-
gregated behind the rope barrier
.The President died at quarter after 2
o'clock" said he, in an even voice. He then
turned and walked back to the house. main
tanning even after 1t was over. the calm de-
meanor which has characterized all his ac-
tions during the anxious days and sleepless
nights which have passed since the Presi-
dent was shot
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REprBLc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Sweet Springs Mo-. Sept. 1s.-Wiiliam
Mckinley possessed very fine intellect
and had wonderful tact in meeting the de-
mands of popular opinion and in the man
agement of his party. He was an extreme
protectlonist. and upon this issue was
nominated and elected President. He did
more as President to break the solid South
and to build up the Republican party in
that section than all the other Republican
leaders.
He did not want war with Spain. but
after the destruction Of the Maine he saw
that war was inevitable, and acted with
the greatest promptness and vigor
Knowing the necessity OF foreign mar
kets to maintain the high protective policy
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SENATOR VEST SAYS Mckinley
WILL BE UNIVERSALLY MOURNED.

he was easily persuaded to favor the CO.
lonial system and he used his influence to
confirm the treaty of Paris in order, as he
said. to make the Philippines base for
distributing American manufactures in the
Orient.
Mckinley will go down in history as
great President. While he was courteous
and kindly towards all who approached him
as President. lie was in private life the
model husband, with spotless character as
citizen and in every respect gentleman.
He was more respected by his political op-
ponents than any President tho country has
ever had. and his death has caused as much
sincere grief among those who opposed him
politically as among his party adherents.
GEORGE VEST.
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COCKRElL'S TRIBUTE
TO THE DEAD PRESIDENT.


truthful
Of
dea will be a
in
be wit IN
NJ
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CONFIDENCE IN ROOSEVELT.
Representative Joy Believes He
Will Make a Good President.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
) Washington. Sept. la.-"wiil President
Roosevelt carry out the general policies of
hi. predecessor. and will he win at once the
confidence of the business interests of the.
country" was asked of Representative Joy
OF st I.ouis tiiis evening. = - -. :.
Il have known Mr. Roosevelt personally
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Mckinley DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY
-REPRESENTAINE CHAMP CLARK.


General David
ytrueAm American
graceful handsome amiable
His typical
which
his
honoraby ambitious
Of
sincerity be gratefully countrymen
add much to
in his administration
therefore he literally
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National Bank Aaair..

" washington, Sept. 1a-The following an.
plications to organise national banks have
been approved:
The fsI%e.s ~ Nstion.l Bank of ronea city.
The Angelina County National Bank q Lufkin.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-05-16

Thomas Henry Carter is now on
the coast with President Mckinley,
but the eloquence of the persuasive
Tom may not be sufficient to change
the presidents intention to return to
Washington at once AS matter of
fact Mckinley is getting tired of the
country worship and would rather be
in Washington than Helena any old
time
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-05-16

the country at large sincerely
hopes that the wife of President Nc
kinley may soon be herself again
From all accounts she is a most wor
thy and lovable woman, who has fill.
ed her unofficial but at the same time
responsible position as first lady of
the land with dignity and grace.
The country has heard little of her
except that she has been an invalid
for years and that her husband has
been most devoted in his care for her.
That his care may be rewarded with
many years yet of his wife's cOmpan-
ionship will be the hearty wish of Mr..
McKinley's fellow citizens.