Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-09-18
The Anniversary Of President Nc
Kinley's Death Observed.
A PASTORS BREAK At OYSTER BAY.


Missouri Observe the Day.
Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 15.-Rev.
DR.. Henry Homer Washburn, rector
OF Christ Episcopal church, in the
presence Of President Roosevelt and
his family and q congregation that
filed the church to overhowing, yes
terday preached sermon in which
he devoted considerable attention to
possibility of danger coming by and
through the unguarded use Of
wealth concentrated in the hands of
a few" and Of which he also stated
that III ever circumstances indicated
that one was placed providentially
in the executive chair Of the nation,
then the circumstances that attend
ed the promotion of Mr.. Roosevelt
so Indicated"
Yesterday was the first anniversary
Of the death of President Mckinley
and the president had requested Mr..
Washburn to hold memorial services.
The first part Of the rector's SER
mon was devoted to a eulogy upon
the life and character Of the mar
tyred Mckinley and to this the presi-
dent listened attentively. But when
in the second part of the sermon Mr..
Washburn took occasion to speak OF
the possibility Of danger coming
through certain trusts, and also to
laud the president, Mr.. Roosevelt be-
came restive. His face colored and
he plainly showed signs Of disap-
proval of the rector's utterances.
At the conclusion Of the sermon he
turned to Mrs. Roosevelt, who sat be-
side him. and whispered: "lle should
not have done that"
Mrs. Mckinley Visits the Cemetery.
Canton, O., Sept. 15.--There was a
general observance of Mckinley me-
mortal day in the city which claimed
him as its own. The address that at
tracted most attention here was that
given by Judge William Il. Day,
former secretary of state and adviser
Of Mckinley for many years. The
address was delivered inthe First M.
L. church, Of which Mckinley was a
member and in which the public fu-
neral was held September 10, 1901.
Although deeply conscious OF the
fact that it was just one year ago
that her beloved husband died, Mrs.
Mckinley did not vary the pro-
gramme followed by her for several
months. Her usual trip to West
Lawn cemetery was taken yesterday
forenoon and she laid loves Offering
of flowers on the casket that con
ktnins the remains Of the nations
martyred chief, Mrs. Garrett A. Ho-
bart, who is her guest, went with her
into the Mckinley tomb and also laid
a bouquet of flowers on the coffin.
A Public Meeting Held at BufYalo.
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. lj.-The ami
yersary of the death Of William Nc
Kinlcy was observed in this city yes
terday. The pastors in all the
churches paid tribute to the memory
Of the martyred president and the
congregations sang his favorite
HYMNS. In the afternoon a public
meeting was held in the city conyen-
ton hall. The interior of the hall
was decorated with the national col
ors. A large oil painting OF the dead
president, festooned in flags, faced
the audience. Over the portrait was
banner inscribed with the words
uttered by the president on his
deathbed, III is Gods way" Mayor
Erastus c. Knight presided.
Mourning Emb'sss In Washington.
Washington, Sept. 15.-The ami
versary of the death of President
Mckinley was marked by some tender
and sincere mention Of him in nearly
every church in Washington. In
many Of them were exhibited EN-
blems Of mourning and also the ma
tonal flag. Secretaries Wilson and
Hitchcock and Secretary Iortelyou
attended the services at the Metro
politan NJ. y. church, where Presl-
dent Mckinley worshipped. Over the
marble tablet placed to the memory
of the late president was placed a
laurel wreath. His pew was unoccu-
pied.
impressive Tribute to Mckinley In Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. l5.-Chicago paid an
impressive tribute to the memory OF
William Mckinley. Throughout the
city from platform and pulpit men
of all nationalities and all creeds
Ilauded the life and deeds Of the mar
tyred president, whose death oc-
curred one year ago yesterday. His
nobility of character, purity OF home
life, solidity Of craftsmanship and
greatness Of heart were subjects for
outpourings of eloquence from clergy
and laity.
Kansas G. A. X. Posts Hold Exercises
Topeka, Kan, Sept. 15.-The prin'
,ipal churches Of the state and the
IG. A. r posts held Mckinley memo
rial exercises yesterday. The cere-
monies in the G. A. R. were the re-
suit Of a special order issued last
week by Department Commander
Loomis.
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