Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-28
NOW HE'LL BE In AGONY
The President Elect Leaves Indianap-
oils Amid Much Enthusiasm.
At Each Station He is Met by Cheer
ing Mob and Booming Guns.

Ine party occupied the prlVate palace
car Iolanthe, and consisted of Gen. and
Mrs. Harrison, Russell Harrison, wife and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Mckee and
children; Mrs. Lord, aud sister of Mrs
Harrison, and Eaton, and sister of Gen.
Harrison, j. n. Huston, W. II. n. Miller,
Private Secretary Halford, Senator and
Mrs. Saunders, of Omaha; Senogrspher
Tibbott and family, and Miss Sanger,
stenographer.
As the hour of two O'Clock approach
the streets began to fill up and Pennsyl-
vania avenue was soon thronged with
thousands who were anxious to partici-
pate in the farewell demonstration of tbs
president-elect. At 2 O'Clock SHARP Gov.
Hovey and Mayor Denny drew up in
front of the Harrison residene behind a
pair of large white horses drawing a
handsome carriage. Gen. Harrison met
them at the door and cordially shook
their hands. The ceremony was entirely
informal. Governor Hovey said they
had come to perform the very pleasant
duty or escorting the general to the sta
ton on his eventful trip to
Washington. A crowd of hundred or so
of people stood on the sidewalk and in
the yard watching the departure of the
distinguished party. Shortly General
and Mrs. Harrison emerged from the
house, preceded by the governor and
mayor. The general occupied the first
carriage with Governor Hovey and Mayor
Denny, and Mrs. Harrison and Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckee occupied the next carriage.
A string of carriages and thousand or
more people followed the carriages down
Delaware street. The greatest enthus-
iasm prevailed along the route, and in
front of every residence were groups of
people who cheered enthusiastically as
the carriages drove by, the general
constantly tipping his hat and waving
his hand as a farewell to some old friend
whom he recognized. When Ohio street
was reached, che throng was innumerable.
Here the veterans of the George 81.
Thomas post were in line, among them
being Gen. Lew Wallace and many other
weIl-known men. They were accompanied
by the military band, and as the generals
carriage drove up they opened ranks and
a cheer went up from the thousands of
people that was heard for many squares.
From this point to the station there was
an impenetrable throng. The buildings
were black with people at the intersection
of Market and Pennsylvania streets.
Members of the legislature were drawn
up in line and the carriages passed
through the open files, the lawmakers
cheering Justify. They then escorted the
general to the station. 1t was O'Clock
when the party reached the station where
crowd of fully 10000 awaited them. The
general and party wore escorted to their
car. The president-elect presently ap-
peared Old the rear of the platform &C
companied by Gov. Hovey, who intro
duced him to the crowd and called for Or
der, which, being partially secured Gen.
Harrison said: "My good friends and
neighbors-I cannot trust myself to put
IN words what feel at this time. Every
kind thought that is in your minds,
and every good wish and
thought in my mind and every
good wish that is in your hearts for nae
finds it's responsive wish and thought in
my mind and heart for you. l love this
city. It has been my cherished holne.
Twice before / have left it to discharge
public duties, and returned to it with
gladness, as hope to do again. Ii is
city upon whose streets pompous displays
of wealth are not seen. 1t is full of
pleasant homes, and in those homes
there is an unusual store of contentment.
The memory of your favor and kindness
will abide with me, and my strong
desire to hold your respect
and confidence will strengthen ne
in the discharge of my new and
res ponsible duties. Let nae say farewell
to ali my Indiana friends for the public
honors that come to ne. [ am their
grateful debtor. They have made debt
so large that / can never discharge it.
There is great sense of loneliness in
the discharge of high public duties. The
moment of decision Is one of isolation.
But there is one whose help
comes even into the quiet chamber
of judgment and to His wise
and unfailing guidance will I
look for the direction and safety of
my family, and unite with me in the
grateful thanks for this cordial good bye,
and with me wish that these years of sep
aration may be full of peace and happi-
ness for each of you"
The speech was received with cheers. At
its conclusion, the general re-entered
the car, and at 3:15 the train left India
napolis amid great enthusiasm.
When Knightstown was reached, where
are located the soldiers and orphans
home, the train stopped for moment
and a crowd of five OR six hundred gath
cred about the rear platform and gave
three cheers for Harrison. As the cheers
died away, General Harrison made short
address. Richmond was reached at SOP
D. m. The run from indianapolis, IS
miles, was made in one hour and forty
two minutes, including numerous stops.
Fully four thousand people assembled at
the station.
As the train passed along the track out
of the city it was accompanied by loud
whistles and the boom of cannon. While
the train halted profusion of flowers
were carried into the car and presented
to Mrs. Harrison. General Passenger
Agent Deering fitted out the entire party,
from Gen. Harrison to the colored porter
who accompanies him to the White
house, with tickets at the regular rates
of fare. The gentlemen representing
the press did the sane as the others, and
like the gentlemen of old they paid as
they went.
The next stop ping place, Piqua, Ohio,
was reached at 6:20 p. N. About 5000
people gathered here and kept up con
tinual cheering. Gov. Foraker and wife
board ed the presid entail train here and
found the general and party just setting
down to supper. Gov. Foraker brought
Gen. Harrison to the platform at "Msy-
wood" Just as the train started and called
out, ''This is our next president" and
Gen. Harrison bareheaded, bowed in &C
knowledgment to tbs cheers, and the
train pulled out.
From Piqoa to Urbana the train ran
very rapidly, reaching the latter point
at $50 p. N. Here another large crowd
welcomed the presidential party, but the
stop was short. From this time an dense
darkness covered the scene and prevented