Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1907-10-04

name of William Mckinley, "a good
citizen, brave soldier, a wise execu-
tive" and martyr, was engraved
upon the pages of history to endure
forever. 1t was the tribute of a CRATE
ful nation, in both word and deed. A
million Americans contributed the
100000 necessary to perpetuate the
memory of beloved son in the form
of a splendid monument, q tomb
worthy of the name, in which lies the
dust of Canton's illustrious citizen
and one of the foremost presidents of
the United States.
Noted men from all parts of the
country, and many representatives of
foreign countries made the pilgrimage
here TO dedicate the mausoleum and
made the event conspicuous. Chief
among these was President Roose-
welt, who delivered the main address
of the day, an appreciation of Will
lam Mckinley.
A little over ten years ago Canton
gave to the country president, Will
lam Mckinley. Mckinley gave to the
nation his life. Yesterday the nation
gave Canton a monument and McKin-
ley a last resting place. The monu-
ment is a magnificent structure, sim
pie and imposing. In the sarcophagi
ARE the bronze caskets containing the
bodies of both Mckinley and his wife.
In inches in the wall of the tomb are
two little caskets containing the
ashes Of their only children, Ida and
Mary, both of whom died in infancy.
Fully $4,000 persons gathered here
to witness the dedication of the monu-
ment. They sang the songs of his
country and eulogiZed his memory.
The dedication ceremonies proper
were preceded by a reception in
honor of President Roosevelt, McKin-
iey's successor. The president arriv-
ed in Canton in special train over
the Pennsylvania railroad at 1915 a.
m. The president was escorted to
the Central high school building,
where he and his escort passed in re-
view before LOO school children
grouped and dressed to represent the
national flag. AS the president ap-
preached the children arose and sang
America"
The president then drove to the re-
viewing stand, where he witnessed
"a magnificent military and civic pa
rade which took nearly an hour and a
half in passing.
The parade was in charge of Sena-
tor Charles Dick, chief marshal of the
day.
At the close of the parade the pres
ident lunched at the Auditorium and
at l o'clock was taken to the monu-
ment on Monument hill.
The presidential party arrived at
the speakers stand at 1:47. The
party proceeded at once to the chairs
reserved for each guest. The arrival
of President Roosevelt upon the stand
was greeted with cheers. The audi
,ence arose. The president was ac-
-companied by Justice Day and Vice
President Fairbanks. At 2:24 Justice
Day called the meeting to order and
introduced Gov. Harris, president of
the day.
Gov. Harris said he would make no
remarks and at once proceeded with
the program. He introduced Rev. DR..
Bristol of Washington, whose church
President Mckinley attended when in
Washington. Rev. Bristol offered
prayer. Gov. Harris then delivered
the opening address.
Justice Day was greeted ir silent re-
.spect when he arose to tell the his
tory of the building of the magnifi-
cent mausoleum which arose majestic
ally in the. background. After the
,ner' by the assemblage, Justice Day
spoke.
During his speech Justice Day when
mentioning the name of H. Van Buren,
Magonigle, the architect of the monu-
ment, and of Charles Niehaus, the
sculptor, asked those addressed to
arise, which they did and were greet
ed with applause.
At the close of Justice Days speech
Gov Harris asked the audience to rise
while Miss Helen Mckinley, only sis
ter of the late president drew aside
the flag disclosing the bronze figure
.of Mckinley in the attitude of deliver
ing his last speech on the day of his
assassination at Buffalo, September 6,
1901. The flag was removed slowly
and impressively. This was followed
by the reading of the poem entitled
William Mckinley" by James Whit
comb Riley.
President Harris then introduced
the president of the United States.
President Roosevelt stepped briskly
20 the front of the platform and was
;greeted with applause. The president
spoke deliberately and very distinct
He spoke as follows:
We have gathered together to-day
ito pay our need of respect and affec-
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