The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-04
The General and His Friends Leave Mid
die Bass and Start for Indianapolis.
Social Reception Last Night at the Residence
of Mr.. John Berdan, in Toledo-The Pro-
gramme Of the Railway Journey To-Day.
Things Learned by Congressman W. D.
Owen During His Visit to His District.
A Democrat Who Thinks Ninety Cents Day
Is Too Much for WOrkingmen-Progrsss
ofthe Republican Canvass in Indiana.
GENERAL HARRISON.

GENERAL HARRISON.
Departure from Middle Bass--Arrsval at To-
Iedo-Programme of the Return.
ToLEro, o., Sept. 3-General Harrison ar
rived at Toledo en- route home from Middle Bass
island, at $50 this evening on the steam yacht
Sigma. The trip over from Middle Bass was
delightful the weather Was warm and pleasant,
and the water smooth. Early this morning the
occupants Of the Berdsn cottage began making
preparations for their departure from the island
retreat where they had passed afortnights va
cation. While the others were engaged 10 break
ing camp General Harrison, accompanied By
Miss Foster, Miss Doyle and Mr. Samuel Miller.
boarded the little steamboat Ganges aud crossed
over to Put-in-Bay. but did not land. Quite
number Of the islanders, including John Brown,
jr., son OF the great emancipation, were on
the pier, and. as the Ganges pulled OF on
her return trip, they gave the General
q hearty farewell cheer. The few remaining
hours on the island were occupied by General
Harrison in walking through the grove and
along the beach. as if making bis farewell visit
to spots and scenes that Rad become familiar to
him during the past stwo weeks. AT o'clock
the party was ready to depart. and the signal
was given for the yawl beat from the steam
yacht Sigma to come ashore. The Sigma ar
rived off Middle Bass Saturday evening, bring
ing Its owner Col S. c. Reynolds, and wife, ac-
compsnied by their niece. Miss Clara Reynolds.
Misses Belle and Mamie Cummings. and Mr. and
MIRA Calvin Barker, all of Toledo When the
hour FOR departure arrived all the residents OF
that portion Of Middle Bass island, some fifty
or more, came down to the pier
to see the distinguished party en-
bark and wish them safe journey.
General and Mira Harrison shook hands all
around, and ct ten minutes past 2, the fare
wells being said. they pulled out into the chan
mel, and the Sigma dipped her Gag and gave her
guest cannon salute. Within few minutes
the beautiful yacht, decked from stem to stern
with flags Of all nations. was under headway.
and General Harkson's vacation had practically
ended. As the feet-winged Sigma steamed
away, the islanders stood along the beach wav-
ing faRs aud handkerchisfs until from the
steamers deck they were no longer distinguish
able.
In addition to those mentioned the party
aboard the Sigma comprised Judge and Mrs w.
A. Woods ana daughter, OF Indianapolis; Sam
uel Muller. the son Of General Harrison's law
partner; Hon. VIM. Cummings; Hon. Richard
Waite, brother OF the late Chief Justice; VIM.
Baker and Mr.. Mather Shoemaker. sr., presi-
dent of the Middle Bass Club. A representa-
tive OF the Associated Press accompanied the
party. The run was accomplished in thrss
hours and ten minutes The trip was exceed
ipgly pleasant. and all seemed to enjoy it. An
elegant lunch was served, and General Harrison
passed the entire time on dscx. AT $50 the
dropped anchor in nid-stream ut the foot Of
Maumee street. No crowd had collected, a. the
place and the hour OF the Siemas arrival was
not known. As the yawl pulled away. carrying
gave him farewell salute. The party
were met at the wharf by Judge
Joseph Cummings. Mr.. Cotton and representa-
tives of the local press. Carriages were in
drove to the residence of Hon. VIM. Cummings,
whose guests they are for the night
At $50 this evening the General and other
members OF his party took carriages from the
Cummings residence and were driven 10 the
residence or Mr. and Mrs John Berdan, where
q reception was rendered the distinguished Wis
itor. The reception WAS largely attended.
General and Mrs. Harrison, accompanisd 5y
Judge and Mrs. Woods arrived shortly before
8 o'clock. TIE parlors of the Bsrdsn man
ly devoid of political Significance,
many of the gentlemen present being Demo
Gratis. Mr. and Mrs Berdan, with General aod
Mrs Harrison and Judge and Mrs Woods, re-
csivec the guests In the spacious north drawing
room. Many rich and elegant toilets were dis
played. Mrs Harrison wore white India
silk, trimmed with silk mule, and
carried large bouquet or La France roses: Mrs.
Woods was attired iD green figured India silk. .dia
mond ornaments; Mrs. Berdan. blue silk with
white moire silk trimmings and silver braid.
diamonds; Miss Berdan, white and green figured
India silk with copper-colored waist
The reception continued until nearly ii o'clock.
Between three and four hundred guests paid
their respects TO General Harrison. After
all the guests had been presented. luncheon
was served. Among the best known people
present were ex- x-CoDgressnan Z. ID. Potter and
daughter, Postmaster Lorenzo and daughter,
Mayor Hamilton and sister, Col. :. c. Reynolds
and wife. Hon. John +. Kumler and wife. Judge
Austin and wife, aud Rev. DIR. Atwell General
Harrison aud bis party at q late hour returned
to the Cum mines residence to pass the night
General Harrison viii start his return
trip to Indianapolis TO morrow morning at 1920
via the Wabash railway, to Peru, Ind, thence
via the Lake Erie 81 Western, arriving at In
dlanapolis st $40 tomorrow evening. The
train which the general leaves will reach
Fort Wayne at 1910, where IL is expected he
will make a brief address. Wabash, Ind, will
be reached ut o'clock and Peru at 800.
Both eneral and Mrs Harrison are looking
greatly improved as the result OF their outing
The Generals face is tanned little. giving him
a decidedly robust appearance. and he says hs
has benefited greatly By the rest and outdoor
axerese-