St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-13
The Distinguis he'd New York
er and His Wife Travel by
Special Train.
No Demonstration Of Any Kind
on Their Arrival in In
dianapolis.
Mayor Denny Extends to Them
the Freedom Of the
City.


train consisting of baggage car and
the elegant drawing room car "One
Hundred" belonging to President
Chauncey M. Depew, of the New York
Central. An hour or more previous to
the arrival of the special the mammoth
rotunda of the new union depot. with
its thousands of incandescent lights,
began to fill with citizens, travellers
and newspaper correspondents, await
Ing the arrival of the distinguished
visitors. A few minutes before 6
O'Clock the citizens committee, consist
ing of Mayor 0. S. Denny, William
Scott. president of the board of trade;
Silas l.. Bowen, John w. Murphy and
James A. Wildman. arrived, preceded
by Private Secretary Halford, Col. John
G. New, MIR. j. r. Mckee. the president
elects son-in-laW; Judge E. B. Martin
dale, Col. John V. Bridgeland, Mai.
Moses McLain and a number of other
gentlemen, who went to the depot.
Gen. Harrison did not come down to
the station. A crowd Of 200 or 800 con-
gregated about the big iron gateway
which led into the depot proper. The
committee appointed by the board of
trade, with the Well-known gentlemen
previously named and the newspaper
correspondents, were permitted to pass
through the gate just moment or two
before the special pulled in. AS the
train moved by the crowd caught first
glimpse of the familiar features of
THE CELEBRATED NEW YORKER,
as he stood at the middle window, his
wife beside him, peering out through
the glass at the crowd and the brilliant
ly lighted depot. There was no demon
stratiOn of any kind. 1t was the inten-
tion yesterday to have the Wanamaker
Guards present as an escort, but on re-
consideration, not knowing Mir. Nor
toms wishes in the premises, it was de-
termined to abandon all projects look
: ing to public demonstration, and in
lieu of this, to appoint committee to
wait upon the president and vice presi-
dent-elect and ask them to name time
and place for holding a public reception
in honor of Mr.. Morton'S visit. MIR.
and Mrs. Morton came unaccom-
panied by any one, not even
servant. As the train came to
Halford. MI. Mckee, Mayor Denny,
Judge Martlndale. Col. Bridgeland and
Mr.. Scott Immediately boarded the vice
presidential car from the rear platform.
They were met at the door of the Smok-
ing room by Mr.. and Mrs. Morton, who
had already dOnned their wraps and
were prepared to alight. Col. New was
the first to cordially welcome the hon
ored guests, and introduced Secretary
Halford and Mr.. Mckee, who welcomed
them in the name of General and Mrs.
Harrison. The members of the commit
tee and the other gentlemen were then
introduced and the party Immediately
alighted and we're escorted through
the great rOtunda, on entering
which Mr.. Morton stopped an in
slant and gaZed about in evident
surprise at the magnificent surround
ings. Carriages were in waiting,
and after bidding number of gentle
men good night, and thanking them for
their presence. the vice-president-elect
assisted Mrs. Morton to seat and was
followed by Mr.. Mckee and MIR. Hal
ford. The carriage drove rapidly
through the city and out North Della
ware Street to the residence of General
Harrison. At half-past the carriage
drew up in front of the Harrison resi-
dence. Secretary Halford alighted and
assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Morton out, lead
ing the way up the path toward the
front door. In the yard stood group
of curious sight-seerS. The party had
scarcely reached the top of the stone
steps when General Harrison himself
opened the door and extended his hand
to Mrs. Morton and assisted her within
the door. By the side of the general
stood Mrs. Harrison, and as Mrs. Nor
ton entered the threshold. the next lady
of the White House cordially embraced
her and bid her welcome. Meantime
fy,noroI To- tnrpod fO hid bic
associate welcome. General
Harrison stepped out the door, and
GRAsPING MIR. MOTIONS HAND,
led him into the hallway, still holding
his hand. and they stood beneath the |
chandelier in the hallway, warmly |
shaking hands for a moment or two, |
Mr.. Merton holding his beaver, which |
Gen. Harrison took from his hand, and |
then assisted him to dOtf his Overcoat. |
Leading the way into the front parlor,
the little party sat down before the |
glowing emberS of natural gas fire.
place and chatted about the trip. Mr..
Morton said their journey from New
York had been very pleasant one. They !
had stopped at Cleveland, to enable
Mrs. Morton to obtain sleep, as she
found it difficult to rest well when the
car was in motion. Mrs. Morton admit
ted she was very tired and would retire
early. After few moments conversa-
ton the guests were shown to their
apartments. and at quarter past
seven. they sat down to dinner. Only
Gen. Harrison's family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton were present. Before din
ner was concluded, Federal Judge Will
lam A. Woods, warm personal friend
Of Gen. Harrison. dropped in upon
them, shortly after which Gen. Har-
rison and Mr.. Morton excused them
selves to the ladies, and with Judge
Woods, retired to the library to enjoy
their postprandial cigars. Mr.. Morton
was interested at the number of curios
md historic mementoeS to be found in
me generals cosy library, and occupied
himself in examining few of them and
nquiring their history. Resting against
he book case stood the ivory and gold
handled sword carried by Gen. Har-
,ison through the war, while in
a corner rested the plain ivory
headed cane carried by President Will
lam Henry Harrison in his last days.
Before the gentlemen had finished their
Iavanas friends began to arrive, anX-
Gus to pay their respects to the generals
.ueSts. Among the first arrivals were
Or. and Mrs. FL. r. Allen, who will en-
ertain Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Friday
evening. The other callers were Mr..
md Mrs. L. P. Haughey, Mr.. and Mrs.
chaplin Foster. State Treasurer Lemcke.
1apt. Daniel Ransdall, Mrs. DR.. Kitchen,