Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-02-26
HARRISON'S FAREWELL.
AVast Crowd Sees Him Off for
 Washington.
DEMONSTRATIONS ALONG THE WAY

In Honor of Its Distinguished Depart ing Citizen-He Reads a Brief Farewell Address-Progress of the Train.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Feb 26.-The departure of Gen. Harrison ard his family for Washington was made the occasion of much display on the part of citizens irrespective of politics. All the business houses and many of the private residences on the principal streets were deccratcl with bunting. Gen. Harrl- sons picture was displayed in many of the windows. aai every one showed commenda- ble zeal ill the effort to do the distinguished Indianian honor.
 It had been arrang>l for the party to leave home at 2:l5 o'clo*k At noon large crowd of people gathered around the house. The street was lined with car-'.a ros for a distance If two sq:1res, ;nni cTe:y movement about the ho,.s,. was w.3trhr! with tle keenest in- terest.
 The rre i,,e.lt-a,ert WAS the fist to appear and enter Ui..- carr,an. lie vas escorted by Governor Hove, MAyr Denny and w. H. English. Gea. Harrison lifted his hat and bowed to t!e l4-. ,.& 2aG..i nei about the en- trance to his hua-e a, l., waIleI to his car riage. Ful.r cu,ia sei w@rs flied with mem bers of the Harri-o and Mckee families.
 The Gr;,lli -Ar;iJ post Q! inch the general is member ac;el a3 an escort. A platoon of police followed, ami n band ot sixteen pieces led the way to thA UulCll satiol
 As tue j,arty passed .tuwl the principal streets it was greeted all sides with en- thusiastic cheers from tie thousands of per sons who lined the sidewalks and moved to- ward the station, keeping cms with the car riages ca several occasions Gen. Harrison acknowledged the enthusiasm by lowing to persons whom he recognizad, but the trip without any further incident.
 At the depot number of policemen guarded the entrance to the train sheds, and for a while the people were kept back. Pretty soon however, the crowd in the rear pushed through the gates, carrying the oific IFS with them, and then came general rush. Five thousand people crowded through the gate ways and surrounded the train.
 When Gen. Harrison reached the station it was with the greatest difficulty that path could be made for him and the ladies to the special train that stood waiting for them on the track Russell Harrison and his wife had arrived previously, and were the first ones to greet the president-elect as he boarded the 
 the party, except Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mckee, followed
 In moment the presidentelect came out with vexed expression on his countenance that was plainly discernible, and spoke to the police officers. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Me Kee had been separated from the party and could nowhere be found, and MT. Mckee and Col. Bridgeland started out to hunt them up. Governor Hovey then called attention and introduced Gen. Harrison to the crowd, which caused prolonged cheer The chief execu- tive-elect stepped close to the brake on the rear platform of the car, and made an address that took about two minutes in deliver y He removed his hat, adjusted his eye glasses, and read the following address from a manu script
 My Coop FRIENDS AND NEIGHBoRs-I cannot trust myself to put in words what 1 feel at this time. Every kind thought that is in your mind. and every good wish that is in your heart for me finds it's responsive wish and thought in my minc and heart for each of you. love this city, 1t ha: been my cherished home. Twice before have left it to discharge public duties and return to it with gladness, as hope to do again It is city whose cheek the pompous displays O wealth are not seen. It is full of pleasant homes and in the homes there is unusual store O eonteutment.
 The memory of your faces and kindness vii abide with me, and my strong desire to hold you respect and confidence will stren gthen me in tn discharge of my new and responsible duties. Le say farewell to all my Indiana friends. Fo the public honors that have come to me l an their grateful debtor.
 They have made the debt 70 large that cal never discharge it. There is great sense 0 loneliness in the discharge of high public duties The moment of decision is of isolation, bu there is one whose help comes even into tn, quiet chamber of judgment. and to His wisdom anc unfang guidance will look for direction and safety.
 My family unite with me in grateful thanks fo this cordial good-by, and with me, wish tha these years of separation may be full of peac and happiness for each of you.
 Just at the close of his brief remarks Mrs Harrison, having been found, slipped blithel out of the doorway and made graceful boy to the throng. Gen. Harrison grasped he hand eagerly and his face frightened up wit evident satisfaction as she stood by his side
 Conductor King leaned over the guard gate moved his hand to the engineer, and tn dresidential train moved slowly away as tn clock showed 3:131.
 The president-elect and his wife remaine on the platform saluting the crowd until tn train got square away.
 RICHMOND, Ind, Feb. 26.-The Harriso train was greeted by large and ent husiasti crowd on its arrival here.
 While the engine was taking water tt president-elect, in response to cheers and erie for Harrison, appeared on the rear platfor1 of the car and addressed the citizens follows:
 My friends, I have so long had my hon among you that I cannot but feel sense regret in leaving the soil of Indiana. go wi, deep sense of inadequacy. but am sure yc will be patient with my mistakes, give me yol help as citizens [cheers and cries I've will I in my efforts to promote the best interests of u people and the honor of the nation we lov [Cheersl thank you for this cordial greeting
 URBANA, O., Feb. 26.-At Piqua there w, brief stop. Cries were made for the pres dent-elect by a large crowd of people who ha gathered at the station. Gen. Harrison wei out on the rear platform of his car, and w about to address the assemblage when Il bell rang and the train started.
 COLUMBUS, O., Feb 26.-The Panhand special bearing President-elect Harrison, 3 rived here at S:15. Members of both branch of the legislature local Republican club headed by bands of music, and 20 000 Colul bus citizens met him. As the train pull across High street the national salute W fred and the cheer that went up from tho