Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1902 — Page 2

McKinley Memorial Day January 29

McKinley Memorial Day, January 29, has been generally observed throughout the country with every mark of sorrow and respect which a 'grateful people could pay to the memory of one who had deserved well of them. Services were held Sunday in churches of almost every denomina-

Mrs. McKinley.

tion, and the fund for the erection of a suitable monument to commemorate the public services and private virtues of the distinguished statesman reached a figure far In excess of the amount hoped for by the committee which had the work in charge. The details of the dastardly crime at Buffalo, which robbed the American people of a devoted servant, are too fresh in the public mind to need recapitulation, but an account of the president’s last day on earth and the noble and Christian fortitude with which he met his fate, is appropriate at this time. The sorrowful scenes enacted around the house of Mr. Milburn, president of the Buffalo exposition, where the president died, have had few parallels in our history. The last day, which ended in despair was begun In hope. The ills that came on Friday afternoon, when the organs of digestion refused to handle the solid food that had been taken earlier in the day, had seemingly been overcome by midnight, and when the new day came it found the president relieved and resting. Hope that had suddenly dropped from the high place which it had held began to revive. The healing of the wounds had progressed favorably, general conditions were in the main satisfactory, and the immediate future of the case seemed to hold no threat. The physicians who had been In almost constant attendance, during the night parted, and the watch in the sickroom was reduced. Suddenly there was a failure of the heart, which for several days had been manifesting signs of weakness, and the president sank toward unconsciousness. This was at 2 o’clock in the morning. There was an immediate application of restoratives, and a general call was sent to the absent physicians nnd nurses. Digitalis, strychnia and saline solution were administered to the patient, but there ■was no. Immediate response to treatment. The physicians admitted that he was desperately 111. Secretary Cortelyou decided to send for the relatives and close friends of the president, the vice president and the members of the cabinet. Those

Miss Grace MacKenzie.

The Philadelphia nurse who attended the president. within reach were called by telephone or messenger and telegrams were rushed to those who had left the city. The first of the messages went out at 2:30 o’clock and within half an hour the Milburn house began to fill again. The serious condition of the president and the general call sent out gave rise to a general feeling of alarm that was never again allayed. Desperate measures were resorted to In order to stimulate the heart, and the sinking spell was over by 4 o’clock. It was decided to continue the treatment, and the physicians laid their greatest hope on weathering the <s»y. It was agreed that if the wounded man could be carried for twentyfqiir hours his chances would be very favorable, for the wounds were healing splendidly. It was decided to summon Dr. W. W. Johnston of Washington and Dr. , E. G. Janeway of New York, heart specialists, and telegrams were hurriedly sent asking that they come at once. Before dawn a dozen of the relatives and friends of the president arrived at the Milburn house. They aaaembled in thc v drawing-room, *hm» they waited, for tidings from the sick room, . The physicians assur-

ed them that the president had a fighting chance for his life and all day they clung to the hope that in the end victory would be his. Hundreds of visitors came during the morning, and if the police had not kept the streets clear and barred entrance to Delaware avenue, there would have been thousands. Senator Hanna came from Cleveland by special train. Other friends arrived by regular trains, and all through the day they came in increasing numbers. Their regret and sympathy were profound. The day developed but little encouragement for them, however. During the forenoon the president made a slight gain, and held it well into the afternoon. His physicians announced that they had given him nourishment, and it was thought that poesibly there was a chance for a further gain of strength. It was known, however, that he was in a very serious state, and every interest centered in the sick room, where the struggle was in progress. Suddenly, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, there was a repetition of the heart attack, and those in the presence of the stricken man knew that the end was at hand. This knowledge soon spread to the street, and the wafting newspaper men bulletined it to the world. Every one who came from the house was besought for an expression as to the

state of the president. Each succeeding report was worse than its predecessor, and the official bulletins were absolutely without hope. Words of consolation to his wife were the last that passed the president's lips, and they came after a general “good-by” said to the American people, whom he loved so well and of whose manhood he was so fine a type. Those present in the room when the president died were: Dr. Rlxey, Abner McKinley, Mrs. Sarah Duncan, Miss Helen McKinley, Miss Mary Barber, Miss Sarah Duncan, Lieutenant James F. McKinley, W. C. Duncan, T. M. Osborn, Colonel Webb C. Hayes, Comptroller Charles G. Dawes, Colonel W. C. Brown, Secretary Cortelyou, John Barber, Miss Grace MacKenzie, the chief nurse, and three orderlies. The president had continued in an unconscious state since 8:30 p. m. Dr. Rlxey remained with him until death came. The other doctors were in the room at times, and then repaired to the front room, where their consultations had been held.

FAREWELL TO HIS WIFE.

President Telle Her, “God's Will, Not Ours, Be Done.” When, on Friday afternoon, the President asked for his wife, they went

PROPOSED SITE OF THE $500,000 M’KINLEY MEMORIAL AT CANTON. The Monument Is to Be Erected on the Top of the Hill Above the Roadway Skirting the Kiver.

to the room across the hall, where she sat with Mrs. McWilliams. She was helped into her husband’s room by Mrs. McWilliams, but Mr. McKinley had again fallen into unconsciousness. After waiting a few moments, she obeyed the suggestion of those about, and went back to her room, leaving the doctors free to resume their efforts. And then, one by one, those in the house, the President’s brother, Abner, Secretary Root, Secretary Wilson, Secretary Hitchcock, Mrs. McKinley’s sisters, and the others went into the room of death for the last look. Each looked at the form on the bed; some went no further than the doorway and turned away. The sight of that brave face looking so like death caused them to weep. Not one person, man or woman, who came back downstairs but was weeping, and some of the men were sobbing almost hysterically. About 8 o’clock Mr. McKinley recovered consciousness, and again whispered Mrs. McKinley’s name. Once more they led her in and placed her in a chair beside the bed. They saw that he was conscious, and turned away. ‘‘lt’s the last flickering of the lamp before light goes out,” whispered Dr. McBurney. Mrs. McKinley took her husband’s hand. His eyes opened. He spoke sev-

The Late President KcKinley.

eral sentences. Those near caught only one: "Good-by, good-by. It is God’s will; let his will, not ours, be done.” It was a long leave taking, and, finally, they carried her half-fainting to her room. News of what was happening went down stairs and out into the street. It was received everywhere with tears. “They are saying good-by to each other,” people whispered in the streets, all along the crowded blocks near the house. Every one was thinking of what the life of these two had been, of the intense, beautiful devotion each to the other, of what a tender, chivalrous lover-husband he was. It was impossible to think of this and then of the scene in that room upon which the thoughts of the whole world were centered, without feeling the eyes grow hot under the lids and a lump come into the throat. In that room it was, for the moment, not the head of the mightiest nation on earth who was dying, it was a husband and lover standing by the dark river and giving the last look of love to that sad, lonely, invalid woman, to whom his smile and cheerful words were literally the breath of life. Mrs. McKinley was with the President much of the time Friday. Gently as he could, Dr. Rixey told her of her

husband’s relapse early in the morning. The physicians decided during the night that she should not be awakened. But with the morning, when hope was all but gone. Dr. Rixey went

J.G.MILBURN

President of the Pan-American exposition, at whose residence President McKinley died. He was standing at the right hand of the president when the shots were fired. Into Mrs. McKinley’s room and told her the truth.

PRESIDENT M’KINLEY’S CAREER

Incident* In the Life of the Dead Soldier and Statesman. The following is a history of the late President’s life: Jan. 20. 1843 —Born at Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio. Jan. 29, 1860 —Entered Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. June 11, 1861—Unlisted as private, Company E, Twenty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Sept. 24, 1862—Promoted from Commissary Sergeant to Second Lieutenant for bravery at battles of South Mountain and Antietam. Feb. 7, 1863 —Commissioned First Lieutenant. July 25, 1864 —Promoted Captain, battle of Kernstown. March 14, 1865—Brevetted Major by President Lincoln for gallant service. July 26, 1865 —Mustered out of service. March, 1867—Admitted to the bar at Warren, Ohio, after studying law at Albany, N. Y. March, 1869 —Elected Prosecuting Attorney, Stark County, Ohio. November, 1876 —Elected to Congress. November, 1888 —Re-elected to Congress for the seventh time. Jan. 11, 1892 —Inaugurated Governor of Ohio. Nov. 3, 1896 —Elected President of the United States. June 21, 1900 —Renominated for President. Nov. 6, 1900 —Re-elected President of the United States. March 4, 1901 —Inaugurated. Assassinated Sept. 6, 1901. Died Sept. 14, 1901.

McKinley Press Comment.

A press clipping bureau in New York has completed a collection of newspaper clippings for Senator M. A. Hanna covering everything printed in the editorial columns of the press of the United States and England relating to the death of William McKinley. No king or uncrowned ruler ever received so many attributes of love and esteem, not only from the press of his own country, but from all over the world. This remarkable collection covers 12,000 editorial comments on the death of the late President, and is mounted on heavy gray card board and bound in four volumes, in full morocco.

New Field for Women.

In not a few of the granite cutting yards in Aberdeen, Scotland, female draughtsmen (or draughtswomen) are employed. This opens up a new field for female skill, and demonstrates once more that women are filling with considerable success avocations which formerly belonged exclusively to men. In England and France, If not in Scotland, lady architects are not uncommon, and display considerable skill in monumental drawing.

AMERICA’S CARLSBAD

HOT SPRINGS, ARK., THE GREATEST RESORT OF THE COUNTRY. Th rone hoot th* World for the Miraculous Power* of It* Water* — Open Alike to Health and Pleasure Seeker* the Tear Rpund. Hot Springs, Arkansas, is the greatest all-the-year health and pleasure resort in America, and one of the best known sanitariums in the world. The reservation on which the Springs are located embraces 2,000 acres, and is owned and controlled by the United States Government. The city itself is on the Iron Mountain route, 399 miles from St. Louis, and 205 miles from Memphis, Tenn., the most direct connection being made from these cities to all points North, East, South and West. The modern history of Hot Springs is almost identical with that of the Louisiana purchase. Who was the first white discoverer of the hot springs is not definitely known, but scraps of history go far to establish the fact that Do Soto found them in his wanderings, and legends connect them with the fountain of youth for which Ponce de Leon sought. In 1804 President Jefferson sent an exploring party, in charge of Messrs. Hunter and Dunbar, to Hot Springs, to ascertain the character of the waters, and if there was anyone in possession, or if any improvements had been made that would enable anyone to establish a claim to the right of possession. This was the origin of the movement that resulted in the United States Government taking possession of the springs in 1832 and a reservation around them of two miles square. By this act the government became the sole owner of the springs and the water thereof, thus guaranteeing the people against monopoly and extortion, which would arise from private ownership. The government controls the water that supplies all the bath houses. It fixes the price of the baths, which rule much lower here than at any other bathing resorts in the country. It makes rules and regulations for the conduct of the houses and their employes, and the resident superintendent, who is appointed by the President and reports to the Secretary of the Interior, sees that the houses are kept in perfect sanitary condition, and has charge of all the government interests here except the Army and Navy Hospital affairs. In recent years the Congress has appropriated large sums for the improvement and adornment of the Government property at Hot Springs, and the entire reservation has been transformed into a series of beautiful parks fair to look upon. Tennis courts, one of the finest golf courses to be found in the country; in fact, everything that can in any manner enhance the pleasure of a sojourn at this delightful resort has been provided. The leading hotels of Hot Springs have no superiors in the country, and the appointments are luxurious, the. cuisine and service unrivalled. The erroneous impression still obtains in some quarters that Hot Springs is solely a resort for the sick, a haven of refuge for the broken in health; but such is not the case. It is one of the most popular winter and pleasure resorts to be found in this country or any other. The great “American Carlsbad” is unrivalled by any European resort of like nature. The social life at Hot Springs is most attractive, as it is thq favorite resort of the best people, “tha season” really including the whole year, and the temperature being at all times agreeable. Besides the famous Hot Springs there abound in the immediate vicinity numerous cold mineral springs which supplement the thermal waters and make the complement of the marvelous curative water of Hot Springs, Arkansas. These cold waters are of great medicinal merit and are used in conjunction with the thermal waters in tiie treatment of the stomach, kidney and bladder troubles. No other resort in America can boast of so many charming drives, or of such infinite variety. The livery service is one of the remarkable features of the place, supplying the finest Kentucky bred horses, and the most stylish of turnouts. The horses are trained to easy gaits, and even ladies without previous experience ride the thoroughbred single footers without discomfort. Hot Springs is abreast of the times in all that contributes to the pleasure and amusements of guests. The tennis ground, golf links, baseball park and race course are all in daily requisition. Travelers from the West and Northwest using the Kansas City gateway have the choice of three different routes to Hot Springs, Arkansas. One is over the Missouri Pacific to St Louis and thence by the Iron Mountain Route to Benton, Ark., and thence by the Little Rock and Hot Springs Western to Hot Springs. The second Is by the Missouri Pacific Railway to Coffeyville, Kas., and thence by the Iron Mountain Route to Little Rock and Benton, and over the Little Rock & Hot Springs Western to Hot Springs. The third route is over the Kansas City Southern from Kansas City to Sallisaw, I. T., thence over the Little Rock & Hot Springs Western to Hot Springs. Sleeping car service from Kansas City and St. Louis through to Hot Springs without change. Agents of either of these lines will cheerfully furnish all necessary information and supply applicants with interesting literature about the greatest health and pleasure resort in the country. Little vices keep company with great virtues.

A FASHIONABLE PERFUME

Czarina of Russia Made Edelweiss Fopular la Pari*. The edelweiss having been the particular fancy of the Parisians since the czarina’s visit to France, it has not only figured conspicuously in millinery and dress for the last few months, but now serves its turn as a charm in enamel and pearls for the Christmas season, says the Philadelphia Ledger. The newest and most fashionable perfume is edelweiss, which has a subtle, elusive, but pleasing scent; small sachets simulating the little mountain flower, are made to sew inside and perfume the dress. The edelweiss has always been regarded with affection by the superstitious, on account of its supposed health-giving and lucky properties. A pretty fancy .is the legendary origin of the flower, which imagines it to be the guiding star which went before the magi, and led the wise men of the east to Bethlehem, dropping to earth after having fulfilled its mission.

FORTUNE FOR CHARITY.

Wealthy Jewish Financier Donate* One Mllllou Dollars. There is said to be authority for the statement that Sir Ernest Cassel is the man who has placed $1,000,000 at the disposal of King Edward for use in some charity and who stipulated that his name should not be made public. King Edward will devote the money to the erection of a- home for consumptives. Sir Ernest is a naturalised Britisher, having been born in France. He is one of England’s wealthiest Jewish

Sir Ernest Cassel.

financiers. Within the last two yean he has become a devoted sportsman, and has a racing stable and a breeding stud.

REIGNS OF POPES.

Only Four Have Governed the Church Longer Than Leo. XIII. Only four popes have governed the church for a longer period, of time than Leo XIII. The apostle Peter’s pontificate lasted thirty-four years, from A. D. 33 to 67; that of Plus IX., thirty-one years, from 1846 to 1878; of Plus VI. twenty-four years, from 1775 to 1799, and Adrian’s twenty-three years and ten months from 772 to 795. Leo XIII. has now reigned for twentythree years and nine months, having been elected to the papal throne on Feb. 20, 1878." The pope St. Agathus died in 682 at the age of 107 years; Gregory IX. in 1241, aged 99; Celestine 111. in 1198 at the age of 92 years. Leo XIII. will probably reach the age of Celestine, and it is hoped that of Gregory IX.

ROSE TO HONORS.

Former Section Hand Appointed Judge on Illinois Bench. Frederick G. White, who has just, at the age of 30, been appointed County Judge of Livingston County, Illinois, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Brickman, resigned, was a few years ago a section hand on a railroad. Judge White was born of poor parents and earned money for a college term by tamping the ties of the Chicago and Alton railroad. He was educated at the Illinois State Normal University, taught school for a time, served as

Judge White.

city clerk and deputy circuit clerk, and in 1898 was admitted to the bar.

Tricks of Notables.

Most men have little tricks of some kind to which they are addicted. Jas G. Blaine used to sit by the hour and twirl his thumbs around each other. Secretary Root tips his chin up and down. President McKinley used tc keep wetting his Ups with his tongue Smoking made them dry. Koosevelt jerks the corner of hit mouth as if he * string tied to it Andrew Carnegie beats a tattoo ob the flqpr "with his foot

A FREE-LAND HINT.

(Fargo Grain Growers’ Convention Proceeding*, Jap, 1902.) . Th* "Soo” Line received no land grant from the government and has no lands tor sale. It* only interest in the land guestion is based upon it* broad policy of tiding settlers and business men in finding desirable locations upon good lands where thrifty, prosperous communities may grow up. It has no favorite localities to boom. But from an Impartial standpoint will give such information to land seekers and others, and will lend •uch reasonable co-operation as will aid in this purpose. THE SOO LINE'S TERRITORY. The main line of the “Soo" runs northwest from Minneapolis to Hankinson, N. D., where turning more northerly it joins the Canadian Pacific system at Portal. From Hankinson running westerly to Wishek, in Mclntosh county, runs the Bismarck extension, with its terminus "at Braddock, 38 miles farther. From Wishek, by a detour to the south and west into Campbell county. South Dakota, runs the Missouri river extension, Z 0 miles long, with its present terminus at Pollock, four miles from the Missouri and only a short distance from the state line between North and South Dakota. WHERE GOOD LANDS MAY BE FOUND. For those with means to buy a farm there are abundant opportunities -for investments in the older sections of Richland, Sargent, Ransom, Barnes and otner counties. Passing northwest on the “Soo” Line as the distance increases the development is less, and in Ward, McHenry and McLean counties the homesteader may still find- excellent farming lands free under the homestead law. Settlement has been going on very rapidly in these far northern counties during the last three years and the immense flax crops and other crops harvested there last year have made new settlers rich and independent. In not a few instances did the flax crop on new breaking pay the entire cost of production, Including the value of the land and leave a surplus of from SSOO to SI,OOO in bank. To the farm renters of lowa and the older states, who have had the courage to strike out for themselves and come Into this country, it has been like an escape from slavery. The land hunger now on is the greatest in the nation’s history. The limit of free land is not far off and the price of land Is rapidly advancing everywhere. It will only be a year or two until all the land in these northern counties will have passed into the hands of homesteaders and under the plow. THE MISSOURI RIVER COUNTRY. Off the main traveled road of migration somewhat is the Bismarck extension of the “Soo” line. Along this line will be found even better opportunities for settlers than now remain to the far North. This is particularly true of the country opened recently to settlement by the building of the Missouri river extension from Wishek, in Mclntosh county, to Pollock, in Campbell county, South Dakota, passing through the beautiful Spring Creek valley. This country has long been waiting for the facilities which a railroad affords. It has been settled in part for a number of years and has some fine farms. The wheat crops of this valley have been so abundant as to make the country famous. Stock raising, previously the chief business on acd&uni of the distance to the railroad, will make a convenient foundation for diversified farming. This new extension runs from Wishek 1 south to Ashley, thence west through the new towns of Venturia, Artas, Herrled and Pollock, the last three being in Campbell county, South Dakota. This Missouri Slope country is now for the first time open for settlement with railroad facilities. It will fill up very rapidly, no doubt, and make excellent opportunities for businessmen as well as settlers. Parties Interested in the settlement in North Dakota are invited to write for information about the country in general, or any particular part contiguous to the “Soo” line, to D. W. CASSEDAY, Land and Industrial Agent, “Soo” Line. Minn.

President’s Diplomatic Reception.

The diplomatic reception at the White House is the great after-dark social event of the year in Washington. The diplomats get out their most gorgeous uniforms. The women of the embassies and legations wear their richest clothes and their most costly jewels. The wives of high American officials or rich society people who make annual pilgrimages to Paris save their most elegant costumes to be crumpled and crushed at the diplomatic reception. There is always a crush. The fact that it is the society event of the year makes the demand. for invitations irresistible. Two thousand persons this year were invited to the White House, which can comfortably accommodate about one-fifth of that number. Everybody goes who is invited. On the day preceding the late diplomatic reception American beauty roses sold for S3O a dozen. After the reception more than four bushels of them were swept up by the White House cleaners in the outer halls and corridors, they having been torn from their wearers before half the distance to the receiving party had been passed.

Is Diabetes Carable?

Halo, Ind., Jan. 27th.—In answer, Mrs. L. C. Bowers of this place has this to say: "I had Kidney Trouble which, neglected, finally ran into Diabetes; my teeth all got loose and part of them came out; I passed from one and a half to two gallons of water in twentyfour hours, and such a burning sensation attended it that I could hardly bear it. I lost forty pounds in flesh and was very much discouraged. "Two doctors treated me and I took every Kidney Medicine I Could hear of, but got no relief whatever from anything till I began to use Dodd's Kidney Pills. "Seven boxes of this remedy drove away every symptom I have mentioned.” An essay on happiness in the Baltimore Sun resolves itself into one rule: Pay all bills promptly. _ PUTNAM FADELESS DV’ES color silk,wool or cotton perfectly at one boiling. Sold by Paper twine stockings at three cents a pair are the latest thing in hosiery. Plso’s Cure cannot lie too highly spoken of M • sough cure.—J. W. fO Baiw. 322 Third Av«k, H.. Minneapolis, Mina.. Jan. a. 1900. All fortunes have their foundation! laid in economy.-VJ. G. Holland.