Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-09-21
THE INVALID MOVED.
Mrs Harrison on the Way From
Loon Lake to Washington.
GENTLENESS AND CARE EMPLOYED
In the Transfer of the Distinguished Pa
tient From Inn to Train.
A TEDIOUS TRIP FAyORABLY BEGUN

LOON LANE LOOSE, N. l., Ocpt. ~
At 10 o'clock this morning everything was
in readiness for the removal of Mrs. Harri-
son to Washington. The President gently
informed her that she would be taken there
to-day, and she at once frightened up and
expressed her great Joy at the prospect OF
going back to that city. DR.. Gardner, who
had Just concluded an examination of his
patient, was very much encouraged at her
condition. He said she had passed very
comfortable night, sleeping most of the
time, and seemed to be stronger this MORN
ing. The physician said he realized fully
the great risk attending the removal, but he
was more confident than ever that she would
be able to stand it, and possibly be better
for having made the change.
The day was bright and clear and cold,
and altogether favorable .or the journey.
At IL A. NJ. Mrs. Harrison's perilous
Journey was begun by her transfer to the
long mountain wagon by which she was to
be conveyed to the nearest railroad station,
three miles distant. She was raised ten
derly from the couch on which she has
passed so many weary hours, and placed on
stretcher covered with rugs, blankets and
pillows. -Four strong men then carried her
TO the wagon. The President and DR..
Gardner walked on either side, each hold
ing one of the patients hands. The pro-
feSsional nurse was close behind, and was
followed by the rest of the household.
Gentleness and Care Used.
The stretchcr was carefully placed in the
wagon, on large and comfortable cot. DR..
Gardner, the nurse, and the President were
the only other occupants of the wagon, in
addition to the driver. The other members
of the family followed in tallyho coaches
and other vehicles. The same considera-
tion accorded the afflicted family since its
first arrival here was observed to-day, and
the transfer was accomplished quietly and
without tine slightest obtrusiveness on the
part of the guests of the place
The start from here was made under the
most suspicious conditions, including a
cloudless sky and fresh, invigorating air,
laden with the health giving odors of the
pine and balsam. The trip from the cot
tage to the train in waiting at Loon Lake
station was successfully made. Fred w.
Chase, proprietor of the hotel, furnished
his best trained horses and the most careful
driver of his stable for the wagon carrying
the distinguished invalid, and he walked
behind it the entire way, 10 render any as
sistance that might be necessary. The
President and nurse sat beside Mrs. Harri-
son in the wagon. DR.. Gardner stood on
the step at the rear, and Mrs Harrison's
maid, Josephine, sat on the seat with the
driver. The horses proceeded in walk,
and the wagon springs were so perfectly
adjusted that the many rough spots on the
road were scarcely felt by the occupants
No Discomfort for the Patient
Mrs Harrison seemed to suffer no discom-
fort from the unusual experience, and it
was found necessary to make only one stop
on the route, and that was a very short one.
The party made the trip in about 45 min
utes, and on reaching the station found all
the rest of the family and a few friends
awaiting their arrival The wagon was
carefully backed up to the rear of the train,
and willing hands were found to assist the
President and DR.. Gardner in carrying its
burden into the car which had been specially
prepared for the reception. Mrs. Harrison
smiled feeble recognition of the service
and held out her hand to Mr. Boyd, who
had helped TO place her on the couch. He
was very much touched at the greeting and
was compelled to leave the car to hide his
tears
The same feeling of sadness pervaded
the entire party, and the Presidents eyes
were red from constant weeping. 1t was a
sad sight to the spectators, and there were
many expressions of sympathy for the Chief
Magistrate and his greatly afflicted wife.
She had arrived at the same place three
months ago sick. it is true, but strong
enough to walk to the carriage which con-
reyed her to this beautiful place. To-day
she appeared as a weak, helpless invalid in
the throes of dread disease which is
slowly but surely sapping her life's blood
away.
The Beginning of the Tedious Trip
1t was exactly 1915 o'clock when the
train moved slowly away on its long and
tedious journey to the national capital |
The train is a Pennsylvania special" and |
is the best that could be procured for the |
purpose. 1t is a vestibule train, composed |
OF the 'Esperanza," combination baggage |
and parlor car; the Newport" a hotel |
sleeper, and the ''Sybaris,'' an observation |
car. The "SybarIs," which is at the rear
of the train, is occupied by Mrs. Harrison.
A large, comfortable bed had been set up in |
the open portion generally used as sitting |
room. 1t is provided with everything that
could possibly contribute to the ease and |
comfort of the occupants
The train will run at the rate of 35 miles
an hour aud is expected to reach Washing
ton at about $50 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. The route selected is bv way of Ma
lone, Mooer's Junction, Plattsburg, ALBANY,
Jersey City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The party consists of the following named
persons: The President and Mrs. Harri-
son, Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Mckee, Russell |
Harrison, Mrs. Dimmick, Lieutenant and |
Mrs. Parker, Private Secretary Halford, |
DIR. Gardner, Miss Marie nempe Benjamin |
and Mary Mckee, George w. Boyd, Miss |
Davis, the nurse; the Presidents valet |
Charlie, and Mrs. Harrison's maid,
Josephine
Just before the departure of the train
from Loon Lake DR.. Gardner said: "Mrs. |
Harrison has borne the journey to this |
point remarkably well-much better, in
deed, than we anticipated. This drive was
regarded as one OF the most dangerous |
pieces of the trip, and that she made it SO
well gives US much encouragement in re- |
gard to the remainder of the journey"
A telegram from Saratoga Springs says: |
When the Presidential train passed through |
here at o'clock this evening, Mrs, Harri- |
son was resting quietly and apparently did |
not experience any fatigue. The train /
stopped here five minutes for orders.
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Exchange it for a new upright ut Mellor & |
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If TAT your wits end what to do with your old |
fashioned square," call upon US. We |
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