The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-02-26
The General from the Train Briefly and Feel
ingly Tells the Multitude Goodbye
Scenes and Incidents of the Time.
The General Delivers Several Speeches
BetweenIndianapOlisandC Columbus,
And at the Latter City Receives an Ovation
from Republicans Of 0hiOs Capital
Scenes and Incidents of the Journey.
A Great Demonstration Of Regard for til
Presidept-Eiect.

A Great Demonstration of Regard for the
President-Elect.
Yesterday was General Harrison's last
day at his old home, and the scenes in and
around his residence. on North Delaware
street, during the day, until he took his de-
parture, were indicative of, preparations for
long journey, almost everything being
done under the personal supervision of the
President-elect. Outside of the work of
packing and labelling the household goods,
the family affairs moved on about as Sc
repely as they have for years past, there
being hardly q sign that would indicate to
stranger the fact that there had been
given to its head the highest honor in the
gift of the American people. The plans of
the General were carried out to a letter. rs
far as his departure was concerned. The
publicity given to the statement
that his party would leave the
residence at 2:15 o'clock, brought
many citizens TO the neighbOrho0d,
who were anxious to get last look at the
man who is to control the destinies of the
Nation for the next four years. Long
before o'clock the sidewalks on North
Delaware street were beginning to be filled
by groups of men and women, awaiting
the appearance of the first carriages.
Vehicles of all descriptions were reined up
and their drivers and occupants seemingly
satisfied with intently gazing at the front
door of the residence. Although there had
been no attempt whatever to arrange for
public demonstration at this point of the
journey to the Union Station. and
indeed some effort had been made
the street in the immediate vicn-
ity of General Harrison's home, while
along the route published in the daily pa
pers, no less interest was manifested.
AS the time approached for the General
to leave, the curiosity of the bystanders
rose to its highest pitch. The scenes onthe
exterior and the interior of the residence
were marked contrasts. Outside every
thing was hustle and gossip, vague guesses
as to the identity of certain persons who
would now and then appear at the win
dows, and occasionally a bit of "reminiscences
from the campaign related by some enthu-
siastic veteran politician. Within the man.
sion the scene was entirely different. re-
sembliDg very much such a one rs daily
occurs in a thousand homes in the land,
where all plans have been consummatcd for
long journey. In the parlor sat
the General. with his wife. surrounded by
the more immediate friends who were to
compose the presidential party. Governor
Hovey, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chase, Private
Secretary Halford. Hon. William II.
IT, ~l. .e6 <ha
ideut on the Democratic ticket in
1880. Mayor Denny, William Henderson.
Albert Gall and others were quietly mixing
with the little party. chatting on any sub
ject that presented itself and receiving
hearty responses from the President-elect.
Never had he seemed in better mental and
physical condition since his nomination
than during the last moments he was to
spend in Indianapolis before his Inaugural
tion. His ever cool and collected manner
manifested itself, and yet not interfering
with his appreciation of kind and friendly
remarks that often took the form of witty
allusions.
There was some little delay in getting
everything in order before the departure,
and it was not until 2:SO o'clock that Gen.
Harrison stepped ont on his front steps.
AS he did so, he was greeted with cheers
from the hundreds of spectators, and rec
OgnlZing the welcome by continued bows.
he proceeded to his carriage, accompanied
by Governor HOvey and the Hon. VIM. Ii.
English. just before the General stepped
into his scat he turned, and taking last
look at the house. seemed to be wrapt up in
a flood of memories that must have covered
the most exciting year of his sue
cessful career. immediately following him,
and occupying the next carriage, were
and Mayor Caleb S. Denny, followed by the
carriage in which were Judge j. N. Scott,
Private Secretary Z. w. Halford and Albert
Gall. Mrs. Harrison occupied the fourth
carriage, accompanied by Mrs. Lord aud r.
:; Mckee; In the last carriage were seated
Mrs. X. j: Mckee and children and Mrs.
Judge j. N. Scott. AS the party started
south on Delaware street the crowds that
had collected joined in and formed self
appointed escort that reminded one of the
paign. Almost without exception the houses
on the line of march were decorated with
flags. bunting and pictures of the President
elect. Nor were these indications of the
the citizens confined only to those
streets along which the party passed,
for all over the city, flags were hOisfed and
banners unfurled in honor of theevent The
sidewalks on Delaware street to Fort
Wayne avenue were lined with citizens of
both sexes, who enthusiastically waved
handkerchief, hats, mufflers and ANYTHING
that was available. The schOol-children
of No. had been granted an extra recess,
and at all ward buildings on the. route, as
well as at High-schoof No. /, the entire
membership of the school had been dis
missed and arrayed in regular order to
wave last farewell to Indiana's greatest
son; The march down Pennsylvania street
TO the New Denison was but repetition of
that which had been carri@ out on North
Delaware, so far as the enthusiasm was
concerned.
In front of the hotel were drawn up
In open ranks the members of the State
Legislature, and the escort composed of
the George II. Thomas and other posts of
the Grand Army of the Republic. under the
command of III. c. Allen, commander of the
George III. Thomas Post. There were a
thousand veterans in line. embracing
members from the Chapman, Sheridan.
Ruckle. Anderson and Delaney (colored)
posts. in addition to those from the
Thomas These were divided into four
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