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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24

The national meeting of the Dunkard
church is being held in Lincoln, Neb-,
this week Kansas railroads are reap
ing something of a harvest from those
meetings on account of the great mum :
Der of people of that denomination who
are attending from this state Several
special trains are being run from
points in the east.
BY the consolidation of the Memphis
and Frisco systems, Fort Scott counts
on becoming more important as a rail-
road center. It is thought that a num-
Der of crews running southwest will
move their families to that city and
make it their headquarters
On the Missouri Pacific Conductors
Mitchell, Bates, Boles, Peck and Weak
ley will have charge of trains 1, 2, g.
and between Kansas City and Hois-
ington, with Conductor Bobrink as ex-
ira A night office has been opened at
Marquette with Operator Hanan in
charge and Operator Swain at Herring
ton nights
Recent dispatches from San Francisco
indicate that the position of general
traffic manager for the united Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific has been
offered to Paul Morton, second vice pres
sdent of the Santa Fe at a salary of $50.
900 per year. Mr.. Morton has had the
offer of important positions with some
eastern roads.
"A Colorado Summer is the title Of
an attractive pamphlet just issued by
the Santa Fe passenger department The
Santa F'e seldom spares any pains il
getting out the best possible work
when it comes to advertising matter.
and this latest product of the depart
ment is no exception to the rule It is
profusely Illustrated, we'll printed and
is altogether a valuable pamphlet to
those who have any notion of visiting
the summer resorts of Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
TO Attend San Francisco Meeting.

Next Tuesday morning between 200
and 300 railroad commissioners, repre-
senting the eastern, southern and mid
die western states. viii start from Chi
cago or San Francisco to attend the
thirteenth annual &C Eyention of the
National Association of Railroad Com
missioners, which will begin its ses-
sions on June A. The party will leave
Chicago on a special train made UP of
new sfxteen-section Pullman sleepers,
with baggage car, combination car and
diners and will not arrive in San
Fra acisco until the day of the cOnven-
ton opening The preliminary trip will
be the longest ever undertaken by the
commissioners. and it is expected that
it will result in a better understanding
of the railroad situation in the far
northwest and the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
might find much to do in making them

might find much to do in making them
N ore attractive.
If the Pennsylvania railroad, the
greatest in the world, finds it advan-
tageous to continue a comprehensive
park system at its stations, and the
well-officered Baltimore & Ohio follows
in its footsteps, it should only remain
for the conservative Rock Island to de-
termine that this plan pays for it to be
given an impetus that viii result in a
general adoption of station park sys-
tenn by all roads 1t is only another
step in the march of improvements
in harmony with the palaces on wheels
and handsome station structures de-
signed to attract travellers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
erant and &c to Go Baek.

New York. May ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: Instead
of being assigned to duty in the United
States upon the expiration of their pres
ent leaves of absence, Brigadier Cen
eral Fred D. Grant and Major General
J. c. Bates will return to their stations
in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24

Philadelphia, May 24.-Members of the
firm Of Burnham. Williams & Co, which
operates the Baldwin Locomotive works,
emphatically deny the report from New
York that their company is to be ac-
quired by the American Locomotive
company George Burnham. jr-, said:
There IS absolutely no truth in the re-
port. The Baldwin Locomotive works
will be operated fndepe ndently." John
H Converse another member of the
firm. was equally emphatic in his denial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
New Oklahoma Line For San

Shawnee, Okla. May 24.-It is re-
ported here through reliable parties
that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa F'e
contemplates the Immediate construc-
ton of a branch line from Ripley. Okla.
through the towns of Chandler and
Shawnee, Okla, to a connection with
the Gulf. Colorado & Santa F'e at Pur-
cell. T. T. Surveying parties are now at
work on this line
A local company has been chartered
to construct a line of railroad from
Rolf. I. T, through Shawnee and Wells
ton, Okla, to Guthrie. Okla The presi-
dent states that construction will be
gin within sixty days The Guthrie
people have about raised their part Of
the subsidy. 1t is understood that this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
sANTA FE LoCALs.

Harry Craig, who has been watching
an engine ON the cutoff for a week or
ten days, has returned to Topeka on ac-
count Of sickness
r. J. Parker. superintendent of the
western division with headquarters at
Pueblo, Col, and who has been attend
ing the time card meeting here, left
Thursday on No. for Chicago where
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-24
For Female Command

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Marshall Fields Daughter Weds.
London, May e4.-Mrs. Arthur Tree.
daughter of Marshall Field of Chicago
was married Wednesday to Captain
David Beatty of the royal navy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
NIB. M'KNLEY's FATHER.

dietary committee, the committee on
expenditures in the postoffice depart
ment and the committee on rules. When
General Garfield received the nomina-
ton for the presidency, Mr.. Mckinley
was assigned to the vacancy on the
committee on ways and means He
served on the last mentioned committee
until the expiration of his last term as
representative. While chairman of this
committee he framed the Mckinley bill,
which afterward became law.
Mckinley was protege of ex-Prest-
dent Hayes, and up to the time of the
latter's death he recognized the ex-
president as his adviser and counselor.
He was in General Hayes regiment
during the civil war. General Hayes
knew him and his father we'll, and saw
In the dashing young cavalier the germ
Of greatness. He needed counselor,
an adviser, friend, and General
Hayes watched over him with the
flial love, devotion and pride OF q
father.
The war ended, Mckinley still re-
NAMED an object of hope, Of interest
and pride to General Hayes. McKin-
ley became a candidate for congress
and was elected. When Hayes was
president, Mckinley was in the house
Of Representatives. Tho major was .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
As Governor
and
President.

service in congress the Ohio statesman
was defeated for reelection.
During his gubernatorial campaign
In 1893 Mckinley visited eighty-six Of
the lightweight counties Of Ohio and
made 40 speeches. He was elected by
O plurality Of SO,995, up to that time
the record in Ohio.
The policy which Governor McKin-
ley pursued during his four years of
occupancy of the gubernatorial chair
was outlined when in his Inaugural
address he said: "It is my desire to CO
operate with you in every endeavor to
secure wise, economical and honora-
BILE administration and. so far as can
be done, the improvement and eleva-
ton Of the public service"
From the day of his Inauguration
Governor Mckinley took the greatest
interest In the management Of the pub
Lie benevolent institutions Of the state,
and he made study of means for their
betterment. During his first term the
state board Of arbitration was created.
and he made the workings Of the board
Q matter of personal supervision during
the entire four years Of his administers
don.
No account Of McKinley's connection
with labor problems would be complete
without some mention Of the tireless
energy which he displayed in securing
relief for the 1000 miners in the Hook
Ing valley mining district who early in
1895 were reported out Of work and
destitute. The news first came to the
governor one night at midnight, but be-
fore o'clock in the morning he had
upon his own responsibility dispatched
10 the afflicted district car containing
81 900 worth Of provisions. Later he
made appeals for assistance and finally
distributed among the 2,732 families In
the district clothing and provisions to
the amount Of $50, 796.95.
McKinley's nomination and election
TO the presidency In 1895, the stirring
events Of 1897, eliminating in 1893 In
the war with Spain, and the acquisi-
ton for the first time in this countrys
history of foreign territory by conquest
as well as his reelection, with Theo-
dore Roosevelt as his running mate. In
1900 are events Of too recent occur
renee to require more than passing
mention. With the circumstances sur
rounding his death. resulting from the
bullet Of an assassin, fired while Mr..
Mckinley was receiving at the Pam
American exposition, and his gallant
but unsuccessful fight for life the pub
lie Is but too painfully familiar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20

frequent welcome visitor at the White
House. One day the president gave
Mckinley advice, which made McKin-
ley the foremost champion of pro-
tective tariff. President Hayes thus
spoke to the young representative:
ITO achieve success and fame you
must pursue special line. You must
not make speech on every motion
offered or bill introduced. You must
confine yourself to one particular
thing. Become specialist. Take up
some branch of legislation and make
that your study. Why not take up the
subject of tariff? Being subject that
will not be settled for years to come,
II offers a great field for study and
chance for ultimate fame"
With these words ringing in his ears
Mckinley began studying the tarifr
and soon became the foremost author
ity on the subject.
The day upon which the mckinley
tariff btlps was passed. in the house
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20

n 64u44fsI A6 a ohhfGL AASOoS
ghany college at Meadville, Pa, teach
ing school to pay his tuition fees.
Scarcely was he >. rt-iculated when
the civil war came OH Re was but q
STRIPPING of nineteen when he entered
% private.
Mckinley, as those who remember
him as boy In Poland, o., declare,
was a real boy, full of fun, loving ath-
letic sports, fond Of horses and hunt
ing and fishing and all outdoor exer-
else, and yet at 16 we find him taking
upon himself serious view Of life.
The church records show that in 1858.
when he was hardly Is, he united with
the Methodist Episcopal church Of Po-
land.
McKinley's father was an iron manu-
facturer and pioneer in that business.
william was his third son, the eldest
being David, the second James and the
youngest Abner.
McKinley's mother was alert and Wig
orous, mentally and physically, up to
the time Of her death, which occurred
when she was nearly ninety years OF
age.
Major McKinley's home life was very
happy despite the fact that his wife
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
The American People DOuD Tie Loss Of Their Beloved President

ton these words when the hand OF The
daughter was gained:
you are the only man l have ever
known to whom 1 would intrust my
daughter"
Mrs. Mckinley always assisted her
husband in politics. Her i'll health in
nowise deferred her from enjoying the
political honors he won, nor did it pre-
vent her from being wise counselor.
Her presence time and again served as
an inspiration to her husband. When
political preferment first came to Nc
Kinley, it was his wife who convinced
him that he should accept. She believ-
ed implicitly in his talents, and that his
service would be for the good Of the
state she was certain. She never wav-
cred In her faith in her husbands con-
victions.
Mrs Mckinley had confidence in her
husband not only as public official,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
Mckinley
as
a Boy.

~ enough to have sons who took pa
triotic part in the war of the Revolu-
ton.
The family removed from Pennsyl-
vania to Ohio in 1914, and from that
day has been identified with that
state not in a great public way, but
simply as faithful and devoted citi-
Gems, not striving for particular emil
hence, but notable fer sturdiness Of
character and integrity.
1t was among such people and of
them that William Mckinley was born
at Niles, in Trumbull county, O., Feb.
%, 1914.
A younger son, he was destined by
his father, after whom he was named,
for the bar. He was educated at the
public schools, and later entered Allie
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20

claptrap than Mckinley. Sc true b
this that the incident when he sudden
ly drew from beneath his desk the suit
Of clothes which he purchased for $40
at the establishment of fellow repre-
sentative In Boston, in order to demon
strate the cheapness Of wearing ap-
parel, stands out with vivid distinct
ness.
It was this earnestness and self con-
viction that made McKinley's address
in the house and on the stump so effec-
tive. Indeed the occasion Is still re-
called when he held an audience Of
Georgia people for two hours at
ChautauQua assembly near Atlanta
while he preached to them the glories
OF the protective tariff system. "It
was only by the greatest self control"
said the late Henry w. Grady, speak
Ing Of this event afterward, that
restrained myself from rising as Nc
Kinley concluded his wonderful speech
and declaring myself henceforth ready
to follow him as disciple"
James G. Blaine In his Twenty
Years Of Congress- reviewed the For
ty-f1fth congress, In which Mckinley
first sat, as follows: civilian McKin-
ley, Jr., entered from the Canton dis
trict. He enlisted in an Ohio regiment
when but II years old and won the
rank of major by meritorious service.
The interest of his constituency and
his own bent Of mind led him to the
study Of Industrial questions, and he
was soon recognized In the house an
one Of the most thorough statisticians
and one Of the ablest defenders Of the
doctrine Of protection"
At great mass meeting in Indian
apolis several years ago the late ex-
President Harrison was presiding Off
Ger. Mckinley was one Of the speak
ers, and Harrison introduced him as
follows:
"He has endeared himself to all by
his record as gallant young soldier
battling for the flag. He has honored
himself, his state and the country by
his conspicuous services in high legis-
lative and executive places. No man
more than he is familiar with the ques-
tons that now engage public thought.
No man is more able than he lucidly to
set them before the people. do not
need to invoke your attention to what
he shall say. He will command It."
The sentiment which resulted In the
nomination Of Mckinley for governor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20

H'KNLEY AT BEGINNING OF HIS LEGAL
CAREER.
but as a man. Her illness was often
overcome by her affection, and she
Travelled thousands Of miles when she
was weak in body merely that she
might be near him. She encouraged
him by word, look and presence, and
he in knightly style returned the ia
vors and reciprocated the sacred affec-
ton. Her home life was short, for out
Of the thirty years Of married life more
than twenty-four were passed by her
husband in the public service.
Mrs. Mckinley for years has spent
much Of her leisure In crocheting those
dainty little slippers which have so
many times brought sunshine into
gloomy hospital wards in various parts
of the country. It is said that she has
knitted over 5000 pairs of these slip
pers In her twenty-six years Of invalid
Life. In appearance Mrs. Mckinley is
Of medium height, with brown hair
and large deep blue eyes. Although an
invalid, she was fond Of making and
receiving calls and often went on shop
ping tours. Mrs. Mckinley never cared
much for dress, although her toilets
have always been in excellent taste.
For many years Mrs. McKinley's face
has betrayed a faint languor, sugges-
tive Of the invalid, but it is fair and
bears stamp Of beauty, in spite Of the
f1fty-f1veyears she carries. Her Ill health
dates from girlhood. AS student she
with difficulty undertook the studies
Of the course, by reason Of this condi-
ton, but with constant care and fire.
quent medical attention she overcame
all trouble sufficiently to enjoy life and
to taste Of its pleasures. Her actual
invalidism dates from the birth Of her
second child, in 1871. This child died
In its infancy and was followed by the
first child, a daughter Of three years, a
short time afterward. Mrs. Saxton,
Mrs. McKinley's mother, also died about
this time. These sorrows were more
than she could bear, and she never re-
covered.
A little story Of McKinley's home
acts while governor may be Of interest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
The ONLY difference.

Mrs. Symperly-Now that you have
got your divorce and are happy with
Mr.. Ranger, life is real once more.
isn't 1T
Mrs. Ranger-oh, yes; only it's very
much like 1t used to be, except that the
piano II different make.-Brooklyn
Life
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
Mckinley
as
a Soldier.


and when the drums and flies aroused
the echoes of the quiet streets Of Po-
land among the first applicants for en-
nstment was William Mckinley, Jr.
1t was a new experience and new
school that the eighteen-year-old boy
entered, this school Of war, but he had
wonderful teachers. 1t was his good
fortune that assigned him to the TWEEN
ty-third Ohio. The recruits that COM
posed it were In June, 1861, mustered
and formed into regiment. Its first
colonel was William 8. Roseorans, aft
erward major general commanding the
department Of the Cumberland. Sec
ond In command was Stanley Mat
thews, who was splendid soldier, but
won his greatest honors in civil life by
becoming United States senator and
Justice of the United States supreme
court. and Rutherford B. Hayes, after
ward governor Of Ohio and president
of the United States. These are few
OF the illustrious men who were borne
on the roll of officers of the gallant
regiment In which marched Private
william Mckinley, Jr.
He carried the musket for fourteen
months; then he was promoted. But
he won his promotion honestly. his
comrades Of the rank and file bear tes-
timony to the fact that he was good
soldier; that he performed every duty
6svolying upon him with fidelity and
intellaanca and without complaint.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
AS a
Husband.

cation when a girl, spent some time
abroad and became her fathers assist.
ant In his bank, where it was said that
her fair face attracted bouquets and
bank notes to the window. "She must
be trained" said her father, ito buy
her own bread If necessary, and not to
sell herself to matrimony."
She had many suitors, but Major Nc
Kinley, then rising young lawyer,
vanquished all rivalry, removed the
young woman from the cashiers win
dow and won from honest James Sax
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They congratulated him, therefore,
when he was made commissary SER
geant Of the regiment. Later, after
Antietam, he was made a second lieu
tenant, and the Mahoning county boy
had risen from the ranks.
He was now to all intents and pur-
poses trained veteran. He had had
his baptism in blood at Carnifex Fer
ry. He had gone through the West
Virginia campaign and become part
Of the magnificent Army Of the Poto-
mac under Mcclellan. South Mountain
and Antietam had been made immor-
tai by the blood of heroes, and the
shoulder straps were worn with a due
but not exaggerated realization of the
responsibilities they implied. He be-
came a second lieutenant on Sept. "a,
1862. He was promoted to first lieu
tenant Feb. Z, 1853. His commission
as captain bears date July %, 1854
The brevet rank of major was con-
ferred by President Lincoln "for gal
liant and meritorious services at the
battles Of Opequan, Fishers Creek and
Cedar HILL" He was with Sheridan
In the Shenandoah campaign, was at
Winchester, Cedar Creek, Fishers
Hill, Opequan, Kernstown, Floyd
Mountain and Berryville, where his
horse was shot under him, and in all
the battles In which the Twenty-third
participated. He served on the stats
Of Generals Hayes. Crook, Hancock
and Carroll. He was mustered out
with the regiment July 20, 1866, after
more than four years continuous serv-
Ice.
When the war closed, Mckinley was
Just twenty-five. He was full Of youth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-09-20
Mckinley
as
a Lawyer.

regular army. i..t TO THIS MS parents
offered strong opposition. They point
ed out the small rewards that come to
the soldier In time of peace. At length
he yielded to their persuasions and re-
luctantly gave up his dreams of mar
tial glory and bent his mind upon the
pursuits Of peace. The war had ended
all thought Of collegiate career. He
cast about for q profession, and natu-
rally, considering the bent Of his mind,
he chose the law. He became student
In the Offices Of Charles e. Glidden
and David Wilson, then leaders Of the
Mahoning county bar. He supplement-
ed his reading by taking the course at
the Albany Law school and in 1867
was admitted to the bar. He located
at Canton, where he formed partner
ship with Judge Belden.
He was an excellent advocate, even
In those early days, and made some Of
the best jury arguments ever heard at
the Stark county bar. At the time he
was first elected to congress he enjoyed
one Of the best general practices In the
county.
AS lawyer Mr.. Mckinley was al
ways thorough and careful in the prep
aration Of cases. He had the confidence
Of everybody and soon became particu-
larly prominent as an advocate. he
prepared himself by thorough courses
Of reading for his public career. He re-
sembled Garfield much in this respect
and possessed elements Of strength by
reason Of his thorough study Of polit-
ical subjects. He seems to have had in
view from the beginning the devotion
Of his life to public service. During all
his early professional years he was an
active participant in Republican cam
paigns and early gave evidence Of the
power he later developed as a public
speaker and orator. The plan Of his
political speaking was always the same.
He first thoroughly mastered the sub
feet in hand and then presented it forci-
bly,.
Major Mckinley was but thirty-three
years old when he was elected by the
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It had been his custom while at home
in Canton to take his mother to church
each Sunday morning. When he went
to Columbus as governor, he determin-
ed to keep up the practice as much as
possible, and unless the press Of public
business was very great he always
slipped quietly over to Canton from the
state capital on Sunday mornings and
walked to church with his mother on
his arm. The next train would carry
him to Columbus, where his wife
awaited his coming. Naturally the
mother looked with pride on such
son, and she followed with keen inter-
est the progress Of his first presidential
canvass.
Young Mckinley had been keen OBJ
server, so far as his opportunities went.