The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-15

the churches in this vicinity today. The attendance was larger than usual. There were special programmes in many of the churches, including musical numbers to the martyred President. In the after noon Weber's band gave coEeert in Eden park with a programme adopted to the anniversary that was commemor- ated at all geatherings of the day Ap- propriate exercises were also held in all the benevolent and other public institu- tions. In some churches the floral tributes were as elaborate as on Easter. In many places the portrait of McKin- ley was festooned with crepe or flow CTS. The posts of the Grand Army of the Republic attended in bodies at different churches. At the cathedral Archbishop Elder had the litany of the saints re- cited after him and all the Catholics had similar services. In most of the Protest ant churches the pastors spoke at the morning service on the life and charac- ter of Mckinley and the lesson of his untimely death. but in the afternoon and eevning judges, lawyers, professors from the University of Cincinnati and other tions on Mckinley Tomorrow there will be exercises in memory of Mckinley in all the schools.
 At Chicago.
 Chicago, September 14.-Chicago paid an impressive tribute today to the memory of William Mckinley. Throughout the city from platform and pulpit men of all nationalities and all creeds lauded the life and deeds of the martyred President, whose death occurred one year ago to- day. Ills nobility of character, purely of home life, solidity of statesmanship and greatness of heart were subjects for out pouring of eloquence from clergy and laity. Musical services arranged especial ly for the occasion, added in consider able degree to the impression made to the prayer and oratory.
 The principal meeting was held in the afternoon in the F'1-e thodist church. where speakers of national reputation joined in giving expression to their es- teem of the character and life work of the late President. The church was crowded to the doors and hundreds were unable to secure entrance. The principal speaker at the meeting was Bishop Fall lows, who spoke in part as follows:
 "The anarchy which knows no govern mont and destroys rather than uplifts, was responsible for the death of Presi- dent Mckinley. We also have an anarch- ism of wealth, which is used not for the welfare of mankind, but for it's injury and oppression. The way to suppress anarchy is te keep in mind the sentiments of Pres ident Mckinley and practice reciprocity at home first ard then abroad. Let there be reciprocity between capital and labor, and a recognition of mutual rights. Let rights be given to employees as American citizens What a spectacle is made when in a conflict between Capital and labor, men say There is nothing to arbitrate'; such action Is akin to lawlessness If we carry out President McI<inieyS idea of Christian reciprocity, however, all will be we'll"
 At New York.
 New York, September 14-The first an- nIv ersary of the death of President Me Kinley was specially observed today in large number of the churches of this city, while it was referred to by the pas tors of almost all the others.
 The Rev Charles l.. Thompson preached at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church on religious clements of national strength. This is the church which President Me Kinley attended when his visits to this city included Sundays. Tn tl.is church, as in all the others the hymns, Lead, Kindly Light" and Nearer My God, to rFhee,'' were included n tue programme of congre gational singing. The sermons were laudatoIy of the public acts and pri- vate character of the dead executive. In the Church of Christ Christian ScientlsD, after the programme of reading, a special service was held and Governor Odelr3 proclamation calling for the observance of the day, was read to the congregation.
 Dr. Francis D. Marsten, one of MT. McKinley's personal friends while pas tor of a Columbus, Ohio, Presbyterian church of this city, indulged in many per- sonal "reminiscences of the President, and spoke of the home life and lovabls char acter of MT. Mckinley.
 Fifteen thousand persons gathered around the band stand at the mall in Central park in the afternoon to listen to a memorial concert by a regimental band.
 In Brooklyn and in all the suburbs of this city, as well as in the neighboring towns and villsg ges of New Jersey. the day was observed in all the churches.
 At Buffalo.
 Buffalo, September 14-The anniversary of the death of William Mckinley was universally observed in this city today. The pastors in all the churches paid tribute to the memory of the martyred President, and the congregations sang Nearer, My God, to Thee and Lead Kindly Light" In the afternoon public meeting was held ;n the city convention hall. The auditorium was crowded ard
 
 rior of the hall was decorated with the national colors. A large oil painting of the dead President. festooned in figs faced the audience. Over the portrait was banner inscribed with the words ut tered by the President on his death bed: Tt is Gods way
 At Louisville.
 Louisville, September l4.-Whils only two special memorial services were held in Louisville today in observance of the first anniversary of President Mckinley, the pastors of the various churches made references in their sermons to the oc- casion.
 At the Second English Lutheran church a union meeting was held this afternoon and addresses were made by all the preachers of that denomination in the city.
 Tonight at the Broadway Baptist church the Rev. Carter Helm Jones, in the presence of a large congregation de- livered a sermon in which he paid high tributes to the memory of President Mc- Kjnley and a special musical programme appropriate to the occasion vas rem dered.
 At Nashville.
 Nashville, Tenn, September 14.-During the regular services at a number of the to the day being the anniversary of President McKinleys death. Tonight at the First German Lutheran church, the