The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-29
AT INDIANAPOLIS.
The Funeral Services of Mrs. Harri-
son al Her Home.

where all loved her, shrouded itself in
mourning In reverence to her memory.
The early morning resembled that OF the
Sabbath. There was an almost complete
cessation OF business, and the quiet OF
the hours succeeding day break was un.
broken by the tramp OF the laborers on
their way to work. The route selected
for the passing OF the cortege might BE-
said To be fringed without break, saw,
for the intersections of the streets, vita
sombre black and spotless white Peo.
pie began to gather in the neighborhood
soon after O'Clock.
Ex- President Hayes was one OF the
hrst visitors OF note that arrived yester-
day to reach the depot, and he was sool
after followed by Gen. Schofeld anu
wife.
At 9 40 the shrill whistle OF a locomo.
tive, followed by a commotion on the
part OF the employees OF the depot, indi-
Gated that the funeral train was ap-
preaching, and couple OF moments al
ter IL rolled in. Vice Pres ident Morton
was the first to alight and he was closely
followed by Postmaster General Wana-
maker and Attorney General and Mrs.
Miller.
Presidenfs Careworn Look.
Behind the latter came the President
with Mrs. Mckee leaning on his arm.
He had a careworn and grief stricken APP
pearance, and his features seemed TO be
pinched and wan that there were many
ejaculations OF surprise and regret from
those OF his old neighbors who were in
waiting. After the President, Russell b.
Harrison and his wife, DIR. Scott and Mrs.
Dimmick alighted, while in the mean
time the rest al the party had gotten OF
at the other end OF the cars. The PresI-
dent shook hands with his brother and
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders in kind OF me-
chanical way.
BY this time the remains had been
taken from the observation car and In
accordance with the request OF the Presi-
dent, the casket was opened for few
minutes in order that he, as well as his
most immediate kindred, could look for
the last time on the features of the lady
now stilled in death whom all loved so
well. Her face had q calm, peaceful ex-
preston and she seemed as though she
was merely asleep. 1t was sad moment
for the Pres dent and he was nearly
overcome. Some of the others were so
prostrated with grief that 1t was some
minutes before they were able to undergo
the trying ordeal of facing the public as
they were compelled to do In going to
their carriages.
The President and his daughter walked
Immediately behind the casket, with the
members Of the family following, the
Members of the cabinet
next, and the rest of the party in the
rear. After the casket had been placed
in the hearse, everyone in sight mean
while standing with bear heads, some lit
tie time was occupied in assigning the
mourners TO the carriages, and IL was
nearly an hour before the cortege started.
From Ohio street TO the church the
roadway was lined with the members Of
the various local posts OF Grand Army,
standing in open order and uncov-
hnut n
evidenced their sympathy for their COM
rade in his overw helming afh ction.
The services at the churcn commenced
Immediately upon the seating OF the con-
gregation. The Interior OF the sacred
edlfice had been elaborately draped, and
there was great profusion OF flowers
and plants.
Theservices were characterised by the
greatest simplicity. AS the coffin was
carried up the aisle and deposited in
front of the chancel the organ pealed
forth soft melody. The choir then
sang "Lead, Kindly Light" with beauti-
full effect, and DR.. Haines offered a short
invocation and read selection from the
scriptures. The funeral sermon was upon
the text "W therefore, comfort one anoth-
or with these words"
The procession left the church at IL 30
o'clock. Along Delaware street thou
sands OF people stood
with Uncovered Heads
as the long line Of carriages passed slow
iy by. In front OF the Presidents In
dianapolis residence sightseers had
gathered in numbers that rendered the
sidewalks almost impossible. Crown
Hill Cemetery, five miles distant, was
not reached until 1.30 O'Clock. Here a
crowd OF 5000 peop.e had Assem- bled to
witness the close of the ceremonies.
The lot selected is upon a hillside
.t.s hnA Isa..
grave had been dug facing the east. 1t
had been lined with fir and chrysanthe-
NUNS. The means for the preservation
and protection of the remains were OF
the most substantial. 1t was 10 minutes
OFF, o'clock when the casket had been
had been lowered. The proceedings
were watched by the President with
streaming eyes and his sturdy frame was
convulsed with the poignancy of his
grief
The services were exceedingly brief.
Presbyterian Church. DIR. Haines offered
prayer and DIR. Hyde pronounced the
benediction.
Leaving the Cemetery
the President, Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee, Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mrs. Dim
mick aud other near relatives proceeded
to the residence OF Mr.. X. s. Mex e,
where they had luncheon and were visit
ed by few intimate friends.
The special train bearing the Presi-
Dental party left here at 3. 80 o'clock on
its return TO Washington. A large crowd
embled at the station to pay parting
tribute to the President, but made no
demonstration beyond an uncovering OF
heads on the part OF the men and a wav-
ing OF handkerc hiefs on the part of the
women and chi dren. The train is sc he'd
uled to reach Washington this evening
at six O'Clock.
Just before his departure the Presiden,
gave the press the following note TO the
public:
My dear old friends and neighbors: cam
not leave you without saying that the tender
aud gracious sympathy which you have shown
for me and for my children aud much more
the touching evidence you have given OF your
love for the dear wife and mother, have deep
iy moved our hearts. We yearn to tarry with
you and TO rest near the hallowed spots whe "a
your Low ng hands have laid our dead but the
little grandchildren watch in wondering sil-
ence for our return and need our care and