Evening journal., 1892-10-25

passed to their morning duties in silence
and all the passers by respected the grief
of the presidential household and did not
seek TO intrude upon the privacy of the
executive mansion aud grounds. A con
stant but almost noiseless stream of car
riages passed over the asphalt pavement
driving in at the eastern entrance and
after leaving cards of coincidence at the
main door of the White House, drove out
by. the carriage exit to the west.
Signs of Mourning.
Over all the government offices and
over the hotels and many of the business
buildings the flags were at half-mast.
From the hour when the White House
was closed, following the death of Mrs.
Harrison, quiet had reigned until the
usual time for opening the mansion.
President Harrison retired and obtained
some rest; When he reappeared this
morning he bore himself with calmness
and fortitude He was, of course, suffer
ing greatly from the blow that had
fallen, no less severe, because long de-
layed and long expected, but his morn
ing greeting was as much like the usual
one as could have been expected.
The family breakfasted together, and
the little ones learned of the great loss
they had sustained in the hours Of sleep.
They have sadly missed "Grandma" in
the months that have passed, for above
all other joys Mrs. Harrison appreciated
the companionship, and care as WELL of
the children of the household After
breakfast the president retired TO his
room, as did Mrs. Mckee and Mrs
Dimmick, also upon whom the greater
portion of the burden Of the illness of
Mrs. Harrison has fallen.
The ushers were early required to re-
ceive the cards of callers who came with
messages of coincidence, or on business
connected with the sad event Among
the FIRST to arrive was Rev. DR.. Hamlin,
the presidents pastor, Attorney General
Miller, Secretary Tracy, Postmaster Gen
eral Wanamaker and Assistant Secretary
of War Grant, who remained some time
in consultation with Private Secretary
Halford and Mr.. Mckee. Mr.. r. A.
Parke, district passenger agent OF the
/ Pennsylvania railroad, who was con
suited with regard to.the transportation
of the funeral party to indianapolis was
also among the early visitors.
Funeral Arrangements.
! luele Will De private StiNlcts III
the east room of the White House
Thursday morning conducted by Dr.
Hamlin, and services at indianapolis
in the First Presbyterian Church, OF
which the President and Mrs. Harrison
were for many years active members, OF
Friday. These will be in charge OF
Rev. Matthew L. Haines, ID. D.. who was
pastor Of the church when the family
came to Washington.
The mortuary train will probably be
run as a section Of the Pennsylvania
limited, leaving here at 12 o'clock
Thursday morning and reaching In
dianapolis at a. m, Friday.
The Clevelands Send Condolences.
A great number of kilograms convey
ing messages of sympathy and sorrow
have been received at the White Hous,
from all parts of the country. The,
have not yet been brought to the notice
of the president. One of the first caml
from Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland.
Mrs Harrison's body lay undisturbed
until 10 o'clock this morning whel
Undertaken w. r. Speare, and assistants
took charge and prepared it for examina
tion by DR.. Gardner