Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-25

s."seu " Dalon clemens Won hetuer, charge
d'afaires at the German legation; the
sympathy Of President Carnot was OK.
tended by Mr.. Jules Boeufve, chancellor Of
the French legation, NJ. Maurice Deprez,
its secretary and NJ. Thiebault, French consul in
Washington. Other diplomatists to leave cards
we're fe Cha Yum, charge d'affaires of Corea;
Cayetano Romero, charge Of Mexico, and
Mrs. Romero, Minister fateno Of Japan and
his wife, Salvador Mendonca, the brazilian
minister, and Dona Mendonca, and Merditch
Ehendi Norighian, secretary Of the Turkish
legation.
THE MESSAGE FROM Mr.. BLAINE.
The message from ex-Secretary Blaine and
Mrs. Blaine, who returned to Washington las.
night to the big red house within little more
than . stones throw of the Executive Man
sion, is said to have been of q
most comforting nature. A natural deiicacy
on the part OF the President prevents the pub
hcation OF this note, but its wording and senti-
ment are said to be significant Of earnest SYM
Pathy, such as would naturally be felt by those
who have themselves lately passed through the
deep waters Of affection.
THE PAIL BEARERS.
The pail bearers who will oficiate at Indian
spolis have been selected. They are DR.. H. R.
Allen. John B. Elan, Hugh Hanna, E. D. Mar
tindale, Gen. Lew Wallace OF Crawfordsville.
Hon. VIM. E. Niblack of vincennes, John r.
Elder and Theodore p. Haughev.
The active pallbearers in this city will be the
attendants at the White House, whose sorrow
over the death Of Mrs. Harrison is sincere and
deep. They have lost friend, who took an
active personal interest in the welfare Of each.
THE cAsKEr CHOSEN.
About l o'clock Mr.. Russell Harrison, Mr..
Nc kee and Mr.. Halford visited the establish
ment Of Undertaken Speare and selected q
casket. The one which was finally decided
upon was made Of Spanish red cedar covered
with fine black broadcloth.
The casket has copper metallic inner case,
hermetically sealed, and lined with cream
no ornamentation Whatever, except the oxi-
died bar handles, which run its full length,
and solid silver oxidized plate bearing this
inscription:
Caroline Scott Harrison,
wife Of
Benjamin Harrison,
died
October rs. 1892"
view OF the casket impresses one with its
extreme simplicity and elegance There 10
about it no trace Of ostentaton, and in all of
these respects it is in full keeping with the life
and character OF her who will make it her last
home.
The travelling case is also made Of Spanish
red cedar. highly polished, with brass handles
and corners. This is said to be one Of the finest
ever constructed.
SECRETARY TRAcYs SYMPATHY.
Probably no one outside Of the Presidents
immediate family sympathizes more keenly
with Mr.. Harrison than Secretary Tracy. The
death Of Mrs. Harrison recalls more acutely to
Gen. Tracy the realization Of his own loss and
sorrow and the memory Of the tragedy that
darkened his own life.
On that gloomy February afternoon nearly
thrnn ~
was carried into the Executive Mansion. there
to rest while awaiting interment, it was Benja-
min Harrison who went alone with his bereaved
friend into the darkened chamber and stood
with him by the bier Of his wife. giving him
spontaneously the sympathy Of his own great
heart.
This morning, under the same roof. the two
men again stood together by the side Of de-
parted loved one, but this time it was Mr..
Tracy's hand that gave the tender grasp. Mr.
Tracy's heart that poured forth its sympathy.
Gen. Tracy is visibly affected in spirit today
and betrays constantly in look and word that
which be carries in his heart
RECEIVED BY MRS. PARKER.
Mrs. Maj. Parker was at the White House all
day yesterday and last night and will now prob
ably remain until after The funeral ceremonies.
Her kindly heart has suggested many ex-
pedients to help to cheer the household all
alohg ana ner presence during these sad days
is great consolation.
Mrs. Miller, wife of the Attorney General,
and Mrs. Rusk and other ladies' Of the cabinet
called this morning and spent some time with
the family. few other intimate friends were
also received.
Mrs. Parker met most Of the callers who
went upstairs, drove down town to do the
shopping and was all day busy with the kindly
Offices which are SO invaluable to the stricken
family at this time.
Mrs. Mckee is bearing up very bravely in her
loss. She was up and about the same as usual
this morning, although her pale. sad face tells
the story Of her desolation better than any
words.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
special meeting Of the Mary Washington
Chapter, Daughters American Revolution, will
be held this evening at o'clock at the Red
Cross rooms. 18th and streets, to take suit
able action on the death Of Mrs. Harrison. late
president of the national society and a member
of the Mary Washington Chapter.