The Washington herald., 1907-05-27

Canton Ohio. May 2s.-After lying un-
conscious for many hours. Mrs William
Mckinley passed away at l:O5 o'clock this
afternoon. She sank gradually, and for
t~enty-four hours it was known that she
could not survive. Her prayers were that
death might come and now they have
been granted
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Wednesday at the Mckinley home. The
remains win be taken to the receiving
vault, in Westlawn Cemetery, where rests
the body Of President Mckinley.
Word has been received from President
Roosevelt by Secretary Corteiyou that
the President and a party will arrive
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wednesday 10 attend the funeral Secre-
tsry Cortelyou communicated with Presi-
dent Roosevelt over the ng-distance tel
ephone.
Rev. Z. o. Buxton. Of the First NJ. f.
Church, this city. assisted by Rev. o. ".
Holmes, a former. pastor Of Canton. now
Of Youngstown. will oficiate. There viii
be special music by a quartet in charge
Of Mrs. George Clark. wife Of Postmaster
Clark. Of Canton.
The passing away Of Mrs. Mckinley
was transition from an unconscious state
into the sleep Of death Secretary Cor
telyou announced that he will remain in
Canton until after the funeral
Funeral VIII BE simple.
DR.. Rixey left for Washington early
this evening and expects TO return 10
Canton to attend the services. The
funeral. Secretary Cortelyou announced.
would, in all probability, be simple, and
at the Mckinley home
Mrs. Mckinley lasted hours longer
than was expected" said some Of those
present. Secretary Cortelyou sent 70
President Roosevelt a telegram bearing
the news Of Mrs. McKinley's death. It
was at 12 O'Clock that DR.. Rixey said.
Mrs. Mckinley is dying
At 10 o'clock this morning Dr.. Eyman
had arrived from Massill0n. He went
quickly % the Mckinley home. With Dr.
Rixey and Dr. Portman Mrs. McRinleys
condition was discussed. II was the end
Of the path, they said. At O'Clock Sun
day morning, Dr. Portman left the Nc
Kinley- residence. He said then that the
Indications were Mrs. Mckinley could not
survive half an hour Her vitality, it IS
stated. was remarkable.
Assembled in the residence waiting for
what seemed 20 be the last futter Of the
life spark were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Bar
l. no
Mrs. Duncan. Justice and Mrs. Day, Sec
rotary Cortelyou. and DIT. RiXey.
All hope that Mrs. Mckinley could rally
from the attack had been given Up. The
CeaseIess vigil Of the night at the bed
side of Mrs. Mckinley was unbroken dur
ing the early day. Anxious relatives and
friends watched for any signs Of disso-
luton. and when the shadow Of death
deepened into night. those in the room
realized that a beloved friend had passed
into eternal sleep.
City Is in Mourning.
Mayor Turnbull called a meeting Of city
officials tonight 10 take proper action
upon the death Of Mrs. Mckinley. Plans
are being perfected for a proper observ-
ance Of Mrs. McKinley's death, in which
ticipate. To-day flags droop at half-mast,
and there are many signs Of mourning
about the city. At this mornings serv-
ices many Of the churches Of the city
listened TO touching words from the min
!sters.
On the Sunday following the funeral
there will be a general memorial Observ-
ance. and Decoration Day plans are be-
ing rearranged so as to conform to the
plans for additional ceremonies. The last
hours Of watching and waiting for Mrs
McKiniey's death were the sIddest ever
known I'm Canton since the day the mar
tyred President was brought home
President Roosevelt while here will be a
guest Of Supreme Court Justice and Mrs
W r. Day. taking luncheon with them
shortly before the departure Of the Pres
idents special train Wednesday evening.
The watchers in the death chamber at
the Mckinley home tonight are Luther
Day and ". I. Day, sons Of Chief Jus
tlce Day.
Prayed Death Might Come.
During the day preceding Mrs. Nc
Kinley's lapse into Inconsistencies she
has frequently asked and prayed that she
might die.
Why should linger?" was her plain
tive cry. He has gone. Life is dark: Il
am weary and would rest"
once she said Please. God. If 1t isl
Thy will, ask that the days that remain |
be shortened. Happiness awaits me. Why
defer it?'
Then her plea became resigned. and she
said: i will wait; I will wait It cannot
be long"
One Of those who watched at the death |
bed Of Mrs Mckinley speaks Of the last
moments as follows:
Il viii never believe that Mrs. McKin- |
ley did not know at the very moment |
of the souls transition that she was pass
ing from death unto life. I bent over her |
at that moment and saw her face trans |
figured as though animated by great JOY. |
Sweetly. tenderly, spiritually beautiful |
was its aspect. Her breathing had grown |
shorter, shorter. shorter: there was a con- |
vulsive tWitching Of the muscles Of her |
shoulders; throat slightly struggled, spirit |
ually she raised her arms her lips parted, |
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