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Show manders in the United States, the Philippines. Culia, Porto Rico, and Alaska, and announced the death of President McKinley and directed fliat all work he suspended for the day, all and that thirflags to bo at teen guns he fired in the morning and one at Intervals of half an hour, and forty-fiv- e guns at sunset A similar order was Issued by the Navy .Department- A guard of honor consisting of high officers of the army to escort other," people whispered In the streets, and navy was named all along the crowded blocks near the the remains of the dead President to house. Every one was thinking of Washington and to the place of Interwhat the life of these two had been, of ment The White House promptly sent the the Intense, beautiful devotion each to the other, of what a tender, chivalrous official announcement it had received of the death to Secretaries Hay and he was. was It Impossible to think of this Gage, the only cabinet members In and then of the scene in that room town,, and algo notified the commisupon which the thoughts of the whole sioners of the District of Columbia. world were centered, without feeling The White House was closed until the eyes grow hot under the lldB and a after the funeral.. The White House flag was lump come into the throat. In that but a comparatively recent act of room It was, for the moment, not the head of the mightiest nation on earth Congress forbade draping public buildwho was dying. It was a husband and ings with emblems of mourning. President Roosevelt issued a proclover standing by the dark river and lamation recommending that on the giving the last look of love to that sad, lonely, invalid woman, to whom day of burial all people assemble "in his smile and cheerful words were lit- their respective places of divine worship, there to render alike their triberally the breath of life. ute of Borrowful submission to the will Mrs. McKinley was with the President much of the time Friday. Gently of Almighty God and of reverence and as he could. Dr. Rixey told her of her love for the memory and character of husbands relapse early in the morn- our late chief magistrate. The physicians decided during Secretary Gage, upon being informed ing. the night that she should not be awak- of the death of President McKinley, ened. But with the morning, when and requested to make some comment hope was all but gone, Dr. Rixey went upon the latters life, said: It seems like mockery to attempt into Mrs. McKinley's room and told to eulogize him. No words can ca"ry her the truth. J5?&&&SS&&:5-:SS6SS-:SC-S;&S- . . McKialey MemoriM Day 29 $ January r &&&&&& & McKinley Memorial Dpy, January observed haw ', been generally with every the country throughout 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 rhiirchea 'of almost every denpmlna-tloand the fund fof the erectlofi of a suitable monument to commemorate the publics 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. details The 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 be met his fate, Is appropriate at this time. The sorrowful scenes enact d around the house of Mr. president of the Buffalo exposition. where the president died, have had f' w parallels in our history. The last day, which ended la despair wkb bi'jiin In hope. The ills that came on Friday 'afternoon, when the organa of digestion refused to handle the solid food that bad been taken earlier In the day, bad 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 bold 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, wlileh for several days had been manifesting signs of weakness, and the president sank toward unconsciousness. This was at 2 oclock In the morning. ..There was an immediate application of restoratives, and a general call was sent to the physicians and nurses. Digitalis, strychnia and saline solution were to the patlen, hut there Hvaa no immediate response to treatment. The physicians admitted that 'he waa 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 within reach were called by telephone 29, . n, . f && & && trance ' to Delaware avenue, there would have been thousands. Senator Hanna came from Cleveland by special train. Other frlendB 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. FAREWELL TO HIS WIFE. . Tolls liar, ' Godi Will, Not Oars, Bo Done. lover-husba- on Friday afternoon, the President asked for his wife, they went to the room across the hall, where Bhe sat with Mrs. McWilliams. She- was helped into her husband's room by Mrs. When, . n, THE and telegrams were rushed to those who had lert the city.-Thfirst of the messages went out at 2:20 oclock and within half an hour, the Milburn house begau to fill again. The aerious 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 mi weathering the day. It was agreed that if the wounded man could he carried for twenty-fou- r hours his chance. would he very favorable, for the wounds wire healing splendidly. It was decided to summon Dr. W. V. Johnston of Washington nd Dr. K. G. Janeway of New York, heart specialist, and telegrams were hurriedly sent asking that they conic at once. Before dawn a dozen of the relatives and friends of the arrived at the Millitirn house. They In the diuwing-rooiassembled where they waited for tidings from the sick room. The physicians assured them that thn president had a fighting chance for hi l'fe and all day they clung to the hope that in the end victory would lie his. Hundreds of visitors came during the morning, and if the police had not kept the streets clear mid barred en or messenger at-ouc- nd NEWS AT d, WASHINGTON. Crowds oa the Street Restless and Sorrowful All Night. The official announcement was received at the White House at 2:35 Sat- urday morning. When the news came that President McKinley had passed away at 2:15 o'clock, the crowds which had been on the streets restlessly and sorrowfully awaiting news of the end had retired for the night, as had all the government officials, save a few clerks at the State, War and Navy de- ab-se- nt Mr. McKinley. - half-maste- ' Mil-bur- 4 :33333a333333fe- . the front room,. where their consultations had been. held., rmldMt half-staf- f, Thn Lit Pmuldrnt" KcKinlej. announced that they had given him nourishment, and It was thought that possibly 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 oclock in the afternoon, there was a lepetilion 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., slid the waiting 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 sumed-in- g report was worse than its predecessor, and the official bulletins were absolutely without hope. Words of consolation to his wife wore t lie last that passed the president's lips, aud they came after a general "g'lod-b- y 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 wc;e: Dr. Rixey, 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 (1. Dawes, Colonel V. C. Brown. Secretary Cortelyou, John Barber, Miss Grace MacKenzie, the chief nurse, and throe orderlies. The president had continued In an unconscious state since S:30 p. m. Dr. Itixey remained with him until death came. The other doctors were In the room at times, and then repaired to 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 Presidents brother, Abner, Secretary Root, Secretary Wilson, Secretary Hitchcock, Mrs. McKinley'B 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 turnt(..:way. The sight of that luave face looking so like death caused them weep. Not one person, man or woman, who came hack downstairs but was weeping, and some of the men were sobbing almost hysterically. About 8 oclock Mr. McKinley recovered consciousness, and again whisOnce pered Mrs. McKinleys name. more they led her in and placed her in a chair beside the bed. They saw that he was conscious, and turned away. Its the last flickering of the lamp before light goes out," whispered Dr. t Mrs. McKinley took her husbands hand. His eyes opened. lie spoke several sentences. Those near caught only Good-bgood-bone: It is Gods not ours; be done. his let will, will; It was a long leave taking, and, finalto her ly, they carried her room. News of what was happening went down stairs and out Into the street It was received everywhere with tears. to each They are saying good-b- y y, y. half-fainti- ng partments. Secretary Hay had given directions what should be done, and Acting Chief Clerk Martin and other employes, as soon as they received official confirmation of the news. Immediately sent cablegrams to all United States ambassadors and ministers, notifying them that President McKinley was dead, and instructing them so to inform the governments to which they were accredited. There were no details In the messages nothing but this brief announcement and they were identical In language, except In the names of the persons addressed. The ambassadors and ministers were expected to communicate the Information, In turn, to the United States consular officers within the limits of their posts. In cases of countrips like Australia and Canada, where the United States Is not represented In a diplomatic capacity, messages of like chaiarter were sent to the United States cousuls general, who were to repeat them to the consuls. The original message was signed by Secretary Hay, Mr. Bibcock. Ms private secretary, having taken it from the State department to the secretary's home for that purpose. This was all that the Department of State could do at once. As soon as possible it Issued a proclamation announcing the President's demise to the United States and the world at large and directing the closing of the executive departments and navy yards and army posts as a mark of mourning. The clerks on duty at once notified all their chiefs of the death. Arrangements had been made by which Secretary Ilay met acting Secretary of War Gillespie and Acting Secretary of the Navy Hackctt in the State Department for the purpose of promulgating the necessary orders of the three' departments. The order of the War Department had been prepared. It was drafted on lines similar to that Issued when President Garfield was stricken. The order was addressed to all division and department com- - MUs Grnr MarKrmle. The Philadelphia nurse who attended the president from one mind to another a proper understanding of that unique personality. He himself must be his best interpreter. His acts, his utterances, wife their indescribable charm, have made him known to all Americans. Through these they understand and appreciate him. In their hearts can be found tha love and the gratitude which his unselfish, untiring and affectionate devotion to his country justly inspire. If I speak of him It must be simply and In an active without exaggeration. life, extending now over a long period, I have met many men of great powers and manifold graces, but after nearly five years of close association with this man, and a constant study of his mental and moral characteristics, I have come to regard him, in the combined qualities which make a man truly great, as the superior of ail the men Z have ever known. In his death our people are indeed stricken with the most grievous loss." PRESIDENT Incidents M KIN LEY'S CAREER the Life of the Vend Soldier nod Stnteeinnn. The following is a history of the late Presidents life: Jan. 20. 1843 Born at Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio. Jan. 29, 1860 Entered Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa. June 11, 1861 Enlisted as private. Ohio VolunCompany E, Twenty-thir- d teer Infantry. Sept. 24, 1862 Promoted from Commissary Sergeant to Second Lieutenant; for bravery at battles of South Mountain and Antletam. Feb. 7, 1863 Commissioned First In - Lieutenant July 25, 1864 Promoted battle of Kernstown. March 14, 1865 - Captain, Brevetted Major by President Lincoln for gallant service. July 26, 1865 Mustered out of serv- ice. March, 1867 Warren, Ohio, Albany, N. Y. Admitted to the bar after studying law at at March, 1869 Elected Prosecuting Attorney, Stark County, Ohio. November, 1876 Elected to Congress. to ConNovember, 1888 time. the for seventh gress Jan. 11, 1892 Inaugurated Governor of Ohio. Nov. 3, 1896 Elected President ot the United States. June 21, 1900 Renominated for Re-elect- ed pm-idtn- i n, President. Nov. 6, 1900 Re-elect- ed President of the United States. PROPOSED SITE OF THE $500,000 M'KINLEY MEMORIAL AT CANTON. Ihp Monuniemt l in lla r.racieil on Iho Top of I ho mil A bora tha Roodwoj Skirting thn Klrar, March 4, 1901 Inaugurated. Assassinated Sept. 6, 1901. Died Sept 14. 1901. |