THE JVEW TRESIT > EJVT
Theodore 'RoojetJefo ! $
the J at ions Chief
Magistrate.
By the death of William McKinley
ftt the hands of the assassin Czolgosz ,
.Theodore Roosevelt , the Vice-Presi
dent , becomes President of the United
States.
Theodore Roosevelt was born In
New York City October 27 , 1858 , of
Dutch and Scotch-Irish ancestry. By
all laws of heredity he is a natural
leader , as his ancestry on both his
father's and his mother's side , who
trace back beyond revolutionary days ,
were conspicuous by reason of their
quality. His father was Theodore
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4 } MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Idealwith him , and. with this cam
the belief In the efficacy of the appl :
cation of civil-service rules to execi
tlve conduct. So strongly did he in
press himself upon his political assc
ciates that in 1882 he was nominate
for the state assembly and elected.
In the State Assembly.
He served for three years and soo
came to be recognized as an able an
fearless advocate of the people's right
and he succeeded in securing the pas
sage of several measures of great ber
eflt. The abolition of fees in the ol
flee of the county clerk and the abol
tion of the joint power of the boar
of aldermen in the mayor's appoinl
ments were among those of spech
benefit to the city of New York.
Another important work done by hii
' was the investigation of the city go-\
ernment , and particularly the polk
department , In the winter of 1884. Ar
other Important "service was securin
the passage of the civil service refon
law of 1884.
, Runs for Mayor of New York.
' . In 1886 Mr. Roosevelt was nominal
i ted as an independent candidate fc
mayor of New York , but , although ir
.dorsed by the Republicans , was dt
! feated.
i In 1884 he was chairman .of the Ne-
York delegation to the national R <
.publican convention. He had bee
among those who did not regard Mr.
Blaine as the most available candi
date of the party , but after the latter's
nomination Mr. Roosevelt gave him
his hearty support , and in the face
of the remarkable defection In New
York at that time.
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In the Nation U Civil Ser vice.
In May , 1899 , President Harrison ap
pointed him civil service commission
er , and he served as president of the
board until May , 1896. During his In
cumbency he was untiring in his ef
forts to apply the civil service prln-
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ,
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Roosevelt , after whom he was named ,
and his mother , whose given name
was Martha , was the daughter of
James and Martha Bulloch of Georgia.
Educated at Home.
Young Koosevelt was primarily edu
cated at home under private teachers ,
after which he entered Harvard , grad
uating in 1880. Those qualities of ag
gressiveness which have marked his
more recent years of public life were
present with him in college , and he
was a conspicuous figure among his
fellows.
It was an interesting period in the
history of the party and the nation ,
and young Roosevelt entered upon the
political field with eagerness and en
ergy. The purification of political and
official life had been for some time an
ciples of merit and capacity to all e
ecutive departments. As a result
this zeal the country was shown t
first practical application of the ra
to civil government.
Civil Service Reformer.
He proved that unflinching civ
service reform was not only consli
ent with party loyalty , but in t
highest degree was necessary to pai
service. None doubted the reforme
Republicanism , but it was not an ea
task. Judgment , tact , honesty , ent
gy , and a certain sturdy pugnaci
were necessary to the accomplishme
of his purpose. Every "detail of t
system was opened to carping cri ll
cism and to hostile attack. The t
ministration itself was only friend
to the movement. Not only had po
ticians to be kept out of places , t
competent servitors had to be pi
vided.
In the Police Commission.
As president of the civil-servi
commission Mr. Roosevelt resigned
May , 1895 , to become president of t
New York board of police commissio
ers. Legislative investigation h
shown the corruption in that hoc
and to this field he turned with a n <
zest. An uncompromising enfon
ment of law was his policy. It broug
criticism and vituperation upon hi
but he persisted. Honest methods
the police department were forc <
and civil-service principles were ei
bodied into the system of appoii
ments and promotions. Sunday clc
ing of saloons became a fact , and
seemly observance of the day was i
sisted upon.
Navy's Assistant Secretary.
In April , 1897 , Mr. Roosevelt TV
nominated by President McKinley
be assistant secretary of the navy. ]
pushed repairs on the ships and work
with might and main , forseeing a cc
flict with Spain. He left nothing u
done to secure the highest efficien
in the navy.
On May 6 , 1898 , Mr. Roosevelt i
signed this place to muster in a ca
airy regiment for the Spanish wi
Life in the west had made this a 1
ting ambition. As a hunter of I
game , used to the saddle and the cai
and an unerring shot with rifle a
ROOSEVELT'S COTTAGE AT O
STER BAY , L. I.
revolver , the country recognized
him the making of a dashing cavz
leader. He had experienced millt
duty In the New York National Gu
in the ' 80s. Col. Wood was put
command of the Rough Riders ;
Roosevelt was lieutenant colonel.
June 15 the regiment sailed to join
Gen. Shatter In Cuba.
With the Kongh Riders.
From the time of landing until the
fall of Santiago the Rough Riders
were giant figures In the campaign ,
Their work reached a climax on Juls
1 , when Lieut.-Col. Roosevelt led the
regiment in the desperate charge uj
San Juan hill. He had shared all the
hardships of his men , and when he
broke the red tape of discipline tc
complain of Gen. Shatter's camp and
its dangers from disease the army was
with him and the war department lis
tened to his judgment. On July 11 he
of volun
-commissioned a colonel
teers.
Elected Governor of New York.
Scarcely two months later the new
military hero was nominated for gov
ernor of New York. In the conven
tion he received 753 votes , against the
218 cast for Gov. Frank S. Black.
Col. Roosevelt entered into the cam
paign . with characteristic energy. 'Men
of all parties supported him and he
was elected by a plurality of more
than 18,000. His administration was
very satisfactory to his state.
As reformer , official , military leadei
and state executive , he has carried his
earnest dashing personality into it all
As a Writer.
As a writer of outing papers his
varied experiences on the trail have
served him well. In biography , his
life of Thomas H. Benton and ol
Gouvernour Morris have been praised
Essays and papers dealing with politi
cal life have added to this reputation
Of his latest work , "The Rough Rid
ers" has been pointed to as "one 6l
the most thrilling pieces of militarj
history produced in recent years. "
When his name was first proposed
for the vice presidency , Mr. Roosevell
declined the honor , preferring to re
main governor. He finally consented
after much pressure.
Mr. Roosevelt's Family.
Mr. Roosevelt has been married
twice. His first wife was Miss Alice
Lee of Boston ; the second , Miss Edit !
Carow. of New York. He is the fathei
of six , , children , ranging from 16 to I
years of age.
His domestic life is ideal. Whethei
ensconced in winter quarters at Al
bany or New York , or at the famous
Roosevelt home at Oyster Bay on Long
Island , he is an indulgent father and
romps with his children with as mud
zest as the youngest of them. The
youngsters are known as the Roose
velt half-dozen , and all reflect in some
manner the paternal characteristic.
All Bright Children.
The oldest girl is Alice , tall , dari
and serious looking. She rides hei
father's Cuban campaign horse witl
fearlessness and grace. The next olive
branch is Theodore , Jr. , or "young
Teddy , " the idol of his father's heart
and a genuine chip of the old block ,
Young "Teddy" owns a shot gun and
dreams of some day chooting bigger
game than his father ever did. He
also rides a pony of his own.
Alice , the eldest girl , is nearly 16.
She is the only child by the first Mrs.
Roosevelt. "Young Teddy , " the pres-
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aThen there are Kermit , 11 ; Ethel ,
Archibald , 6 , and Quentin , 3.
Shallow Lakes for Fish.
Prof. Marsh of Wisconsin , in spez
to
je ing recently of the peculiarities
Lake Winnebago , said that it is
Jd
_ markable for its shallowness. .
n _ though it is about twenty-eight mi
Q
, in width , it has a depth of 01
y twenty-five feet. This Is due to 1
_ fact that the lalie's outlet Is constan
e
. deepening and that its inlet Is gra <
v.
ally filling Its bottom with a sandy
Lr tl earthy deposit. But Winnebag
shallowness makes it remarkably r
ip In fish ; indeed , it is one of the m
productive known. Shallow lakes
1j (
ways have more fish than deep on
chiefly , perhaps because there is m <
vegetation on the bottom of the , sh
low one. Vegetation does not flour :
in deep water.
An Alphabetical Advertisement.
This alphabetical advertisement !
peared in the London Times in 18-
To widowers and single gentlemen
Wanted by a lady , a situation to i
perintend the household and preside
table. 'She ' is Agreeable , Becomli
Careful , Desirable , English , Facetlo
In Generous , Honest , Industrious , Ju
clous , Keen , Lively , Merry , Natty , Q ]
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rd ciable , Tasteful , Useful , Vivacio
In Womanish , Xantippish , Youthful , Ze
T. ous , etc. Address X. Y. Z. , Simmon
In Libray , Edgwareroad.
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His Record 'From Farm to the
White House ,
HOW A COUNTRY BOY ROSE ,
Student , Soldlor , .Lawyer , Congressman ,
Governor and Finally Nation's Chief
Executive The Boad that is Free to
All American Boys.
Here Is the chronological story of
the life of William McKinley , twenty-
fifth president of the United States ,
whose tragic death at the hands of the
anarchist assassin Czolgosz has
brought deepest sorrow to the Ameri
can people.
1843. Jan. 29. William McKinley ,
son of William andNancy ( Allison )
McKinley , is born at Niles , Trumbull
county , Ohio , being the seventh of a
family of nine children.
1852. The McKinley family removes
to Poland , Mahoning county. 0. , where
A FAVORITE PICTURE OF M'KINLEY.
William studies at the Union seminar
until he Is 17.
1859j Becomes a member of th
Methodist Episcopal church in Polanc
1860. Enters the junior class in Al
legheny college , Meadville , Pa. , bt
poor health prevents the completion c
the course. Subsequently teaches % i
a public school near Poland and late
becomes a clerk in the Poland post
office.
Enlists As a Private.
1861. June 11. Enlists as a privat
in Company E of the 23d Ohio Volun
teer infantry.
1862. Anril 15. Promoted to com
missary sergeant while in the winter'
camp at Fayette , W. Va.-
1862. Sept. 24. Promoted to secont
lieutenant , in recognition of service
at the battle of Antietam. Wins th
highest esteem of the colonel of th
regiment , Rutherford B. Hayes , an
becomes a member of his staff.
1863. Feb. 7. Promoted to firs
lieutenant.
1864. July 25. Promoted to captaii
for gallantry at the battle of Kerns
town , near Winchester , Va.
1864. Oct. 11. First vote for Presi
dent cast , while on a march , for Ab
raham Lincoln.
1864. Shortly after the battle of Ce
dar Creek ( Oct. 19) , Capt McKinle ;
serves on the staffs of Gen. Georg
Crook and Gen. Winfield S. Hancocl
1865. Assigned as acting assistan
adjutant general on the staff .of Gen
Samuel S. Carroll , commanding th
veteran reserve corps at Washington.
President Lincoln Brevets Him.
1865. March 13. Commissioned b ;
President Lincoln as major by breve
in .the volunteer United States arm ;
"for gallant and meritorious service
at the battles of Opequan , Cedar Creel
and Fisher's Hill. "
1865. Jaly 26. Mustered out of th
army with his regiment , having neve
been absent from his command on sid
leave during more than four yean
service.
1865. Returns to Poland and .at one
begins the study of law.
1866. Enters the Albany ( N. T.
Law School.
1867. Admitted to the bar at War
ren , O. , in March. Accepting the ad
vice of an elder sister teaching in Can
ton , he begins fche practice of law ii
Canton and makes that place hi
home.
His First Office.
1869. Eflected prosecuting attorne ;
of Stark county on the Republics
ticket , although the county had usual
ly been Democratic.
1871. Jan. 25. Marries Miss Id ;
Saxton of Canton. ( Two daughter
born to Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Kat
ie in 1871 and Ida in 1873 and hot )
lost in early childhood. )
1871. Fails of re-election as prose
cuting attorney by forty-five votes
and for the next five years devote
himself successfully to the practice o
law , and becomes a leading member of
the bar of Stark county.
1872. Though not a candidate , very
active as a campaign speaker in the
Grant-Greely presidential campaign.
1875. Especially active and conspic
uous as a campaigner in the closely
contested state election in which
Rutherord B. Hayes ia elected govern
or.
Elected to Congress.
1876. Elected member of the House
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of Representatives by 3.000 majority ,
his friend Hayes being elected to the
presidency.
1878. Re-elected to Congress by
1,234 majority , his district in Ohio
having been gerrymandered to his dis
advantage by a Democratic legisla
ture.
1880. Re-elected to Congress by
3,571 majority. Appointed a member
of theways and means committee to
succeed President Garfleld.
1882. The Republicans suffer re
verses throughout the country in the
congressional elections and McKinley
is re-elected by a majority of only 8.
1884. Prominent in the opposition
to the proposed "Morrison tariff"
congress.
1884. As a delegate at large to
Republican national convention
Chicago , actively supports James
Blaine for the presidential nomi
tion.
Again Elected to Congress.
1884. Re-eitctted to Congress
a majority of 2,000.
1886. Re-elected to Congress bj
majority of 2,550.
1886. Leads the minority opposit
in Congress against the "Mills ta
bill. "
1S88. Delegate at large to the
tional convention in Chicago t
nominated Benjamin Harrison , i
serves as chairman of the commit
on resolutions. Many delegates w
McKinley to become a nominee , but
stands firm in his support of Jc
Sherman.
1888. Elected to Congress for
seventh successive time , receiving
majority of 4,100 votes.
1889. At the organization of
51st Congress , is a candidate
speaker of the House , but is defea
on the third ballot in the Republii
caucus by Thomas B. Reed.
Chairman of Ways and Means Com
mlttee.
1890. Upon the death of William
Kelley in January McKinley becor
chairman of the ways and means cc
mlttee and leader of his party in
House. He introduces a bill "to si
plify the laws in relation to the c
lection of revenues , " known as
"customs administration bill. " He
so introduces a general tariff bill. T
bill becomes a law on Oct. 6.
1890. As a result of the gerrymi
dered congressional district and
reaction against the Republican pa
throughout the country , caused by
protracted struggle over the tariff I
McKinley is defeated in the elect
for Congress by 300 votes in count
that had previously gone Democra
by 3,000.
Elected Governor of Ohio.
1891. Nov. 3. Elected governor
Ohio by a plurality of 21,511 , poll :
the largest vote that has ever bi
cast for governor in Ohio. His >
ponent is the democratic govern
James E. Campbell.
1892. As delegate at large to
national convention at Minneapo
and chairman of the convention , 3
Kinley refuses to permit the cons
eration of his name and supports
renomination of President Harris
The roll call results as follows : H
rison 535 , Blaine 182 , McKinley 3
Reed 4 , Lincoln 1.
1892. Death of William McKinl
Sr. , in November.
1895. Unanimously renominated
governor of Ohio and re-elected b :
plurality of 80,995 , this majority be"
the greatest ever recorded , with a s
gle exception during the civil war ,
I
my candidate In the history of ta
State.
1896. June 18. At the Republican ,
national convention at St. Louis Mo-1
Kinley is nominated for president on ;
the first hallot , the result of the rot-
Ing being as follows : McKinley 681 % ,
Reed 84 % , Quay 60& , Morton 58 , Al
lison 35 % , Cameron 1.
Is Elected President.
1896. Nov. 3. Receives a popular
rote in the presidential election of
7,104,779 , a plurality of 601,854 over
his Democratic opponent , William J.
Bryan. In the electoral college later
McKinley receives 271 votes , against
L76 for Bryan.
1897. March 4. Inaugurated Presi
dent of the United States for the twen
ty-eighth quadrennial term.
1897. March 6. Issues proclamation
For an extra session of Congress to as
semble March 15. The president's
message dwells solely upon the need ;
af a revision of the existing tariff law.j
1897. May 17. In response to an ;
appeal from the president Congress
appropriates $50,000 for the relief oft
the destitution in Cuba.
1897. July 24. The "Dingley Urtffi
bill" receives the president's approval.
1E97. Dec. 12. Death of Preeldent
McKInley's mother at Canton , O.
1898. Both branches of Congrea *
vote unanimously ( the House on Mar *
3 by a vote of 313 to 0 and the Senate
by a vote of 76 to 0 on the following ;
lay ) to place $50,000,080 at the dis
posal of the president , to be used att
his discretion "for the national de
fense. " ij _
nig Ultimatum to Spain.
1898. March 23. The president sendst
to the Spanish government , through !
Minister Woodford at Madrid , an ulti-i
cnatum regarding the intolerable con-
Jition of affairs in Cuba.
1898. March 28. The report of the
: ourt of inquiry on the destruction of
%
the Maine at Havana , on Feb. 15 , is
: ransmitted by the president to Con- '
; ress. I
1898. April 11. The president sends !
i message to Congress outlining the !
situation , declaring that intervention *
s necessary and advising against the
recognition of the Cuban government. !
1898. April 21. The Spanish gov
ernment sends Minister Woodford hist
passports , thus beginning the war.
1898. April 23. The president issues
i call for 125,000 volunteers.
1893. April 24. Spain formally de- :
glares that war exists with the United1
States.
Recommends Declaration of War.
1898. April 25. In a message to
Uongress the president recommends !
: he passage of a joint resolution de-j
faring that war exists with Spain.l
3n the same day both branches ofi
Congress passed such a declaration.
1898. May 25. The president issues
i call for 75,000 additional volunteers. .
1898. June 29. Yale university con-
: ers upon President McKinley the de
gree of LL. D.
1898. July 7. Joint resolution of
Congress provided for the annexation
if Hawaii receives the approval of
; he president.
1898. Aug. 9. Spain formally ac
cepts the president's terms of peace.
1898. Aug. 12. The peace protoco *
s signed. An armistice is proclaimed.
ind the Cuban blockade raised.
1898. Oct. 17. The president re-
: eives the degree of LL. D. from the
[ Jniversity of Chicago.
1898. Dec. 10. The treaty of peace
Between Spain and the United States
s signed at Paris.
1900. March 14. The president
signs the "gold standard act. "
Renomlnated for Presidency.
1900. June 21. The Republican na-
ional convention at Philadelphia un-
mimously renominates William Mc-
Xinley for the presidency.
1900. June 21. The president's am-
lesty proclamation to the Filipinos is
lublished in Manila.
1900. July 10. The United States
jovernment makes public a statement'
> f its policy as to its affairs in China.
1900. Sept. 10. Letter accepting the
residential nomination and diBcuas-
ng the issues of the campaign is giv-
; n to the public.
1900. Nov. 6. In the presidential
lection William McKinley carries 2
states , which have an aggregate of 2AS
rotes in the electoral college , his
Democratic opponent , William J. Bry-
m , carrying 17 states , having 155 elec-
oral votes. His popular plurality Is
ilso larger than in the election of 1896 *
1901. Begins a triumphal tour of
he United States In May , the same be-
ng terminated by the sudden illness
> f Mrs. McKinley while at Los An
gles , Cal. Returns to Washington ,
rom San Francisco early In June.
India's Army Elephants.
Elephants in the Indian army are
'ed twice a day. When meal time ar
ives they are drawn up before plies
> f food. Each animal's breakfast in-
iludes" 10 pounds of raw rice done up
n five two pound packages. The rlca
s wrapped in leaves and then tied
vith grass. At the command "Atten- *
ion ! " each elephant raises his trunk
md a package is thrown into his ca-
jacious mouth. By this method of
Ceding not a single grain of rice i3
wasted.
Bull Fighting : on Bicycles.
In Spain bull fighting on bicycles is
jecoming popular. Not long ago Car-
os Rodrigues , a famous cyclist , and-
3enor Badila , a noted picador , mount-
id on cycles , tackled a bull in the
irena at Madrid. The bull won In a
: anter.
A plant that grows in India , called
he philotacea electrica , emits elec-
; ric sparks. The hand which touches
t immediately experiences a shock. .
