Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-09-20

tia1 murder within the memory OF
men not yet old, we can scarcely keep
out of mind feeling of stunning
amazement that in free America,
blessed with a government consecrat-
ed to popular welfare and content
ment, the danger of assassination
should ever encompass the faithful
discharge of the highest official duty.
Richard Cookers Appropriate RemarK.
New York, Sept. 15.-Richard Croker
was a passenger on the steamer Lu-
| cania which arrived here from Liver
pool Saturday. He wouldn't discuss
politics. 'When the whole American
nation is filed with sorrow at the
| untimely death of our chief magis-
trate it is not time to talk politics."
he said. 'Under the great affection
that has befallen us, democrats and
republicans stand side by side as
American citizens with uncovered
heads, shocked and grief-striclzen at
the bier of our dead president"
A Death Mask of Mckinley.
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 16.-A death
mask Of the presidents face was
made at 1920 o'clock. The mask was
taken by Eduard L. A. Pausch, of
| Hartford, Conn. Pausch has mod
elled the features of many of the
distinguished men who have died III
| this country in recent years. The
| mask is q faithful reproduction of
| the late President McKinley's fea-
| lures.
Carried Heavy Life Insurance.
Cleveland, O., Sept. 16.-Well-in
| formed life insurance men of this city
say that President Mckinley carried
| from 100000 to 100000 on his life
| One big New York company is saie
| to have L single policy for $4,000
Mrs. Mckinley is understood to be
| the beneficiary named in all the pol
| icies.
Troops for the Funeral
| Washington, Sept. 15.-Orders have
| been issued for the assembling OF
| troops in Washington to participate
in President McKinley's funeral serv'
ices. Gen. Miles will command the
| troops if he reaches here in time
| Otherwise they will be commanded
| by Mai. Gen. Brook, commanding the
Department of the East.
| The Pope Wept When He Heard 1t.
Rome, Sept. 15.-The pope prayed an
hour Saturday for the soul of Presi-
dent Mckinley. The pontiff wept
with uncomfortable emotion on re-
ceiving the news Of the presidents
| death. All audiences at the vatican
have been suspended.
| Up Went the Stars and Stripes.
| Dantzic, Sept. 15.-When Emperor
William heard of the death of Presi-
dent Mckinley he Immediately or
| dered the German fleet to half-mast
their flags, and to hoist the stars and
| stripes at their main tops.
CHIEF Events In NIcKinley's Life.
| Born in Niles, o., January g. 1S43. His
| parents devout Methodsts.
! Educated in the public schools. in Union
seminary at Poland. O.. and Allegheny
| college. Meadville Pa United with Meth
| odist church at age Of II.
Enlisted in the union army at first call
| for troops in 1861 while clerking in the
post Office at Poland, o. Enlisted as a
| private in the famous Twenty-thfrd Ohio
| infantry. Among his comrades were
| Rutherford 3. Hayes afterwards presi-
| denD and Gen. w. S. Rosecrans. He par
| ticipated in many important engage
ments, always exhibiting the rarest
bravery and executive ability. He rose
| from private by gradual promotion until,
| at the age of only %. he was commits
| stoned major by brevet flor gallant and
| meritorious service" At the close of the
| war he w2as urged to remain in the army,
| but deferring to the judgment of his
| father, he was mustered out with his reg
| iment July g. 1865, and returned to Po-
| land. He had never been absent day
| from his command sick leave and only
| one short furlough in his four years of
| service never asked or sought promo
| ton and was present and active in every
| enga cement in which his regiment par
| ticipated.
| Returning to private life. he completed
his law course at Albany, N. Y. Admitted
| to the bar in March, 1867 at Warren, o.,
| then settled at Canton
Elected prosecuting attorney of Stark
| county in 1863.
| Married Miss Ida Sexton, Of Canton.
| January 25, 1871.
| Elected to congress In 1876 by $500 ma
| jority Reelected in 1878 and 1880.
| Supported Blaine for president in the
| national convention of 1884
| Loyal to John Sherman for president
| in 1885,
For the seventh time elected to con-
! gress in 1888
Defeated for speaker of the house by
| Thomas B. Reed.
| April t. $780, introduced the famous
| tariff bill which has since borne his
| name.
| Defeated for reelection to congress In
| November, 1890
| Elected governor Of Ohio over Gov.
| James B. Campbell in 1891 by 21,ooO ma
| jority after an exciting contest.
| Loyal to Harrison for president in
| 1892, but received 12 votes himself ir
| the Minneapolis convention.
| Reelected governor in 1893 by 50, 995 plu
rality over Lawrence T. Neal.
| Nominated for president at the st. Louis
| convention in 1896. receiving 661N votes
| out of 922.
Elected president in 1896. receiving 2U
| electoral votes against 176 for W. J..
| Bryan.
| Inaugurated president on March f.
1897.
March Is. 1897, called congress in extra
| session to pass a tariff law.
July a. 1897. signed the ''Dingley tariff
| bill"
March s, 1898. declared war against
| Spain.