The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-29
GIVEN UP TO THE GRAVE.
THE LAST CHAPTER IN THE SAD
STORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE,

THE LAST CHAPTER IN THE SAD
STORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE
President Earrison's Eyes Streaming
With Tears and His Frame CON
vulsed With the Poignancy Of Ris
Grief as the Earth Closed over His
Lost Loved One.
COLUMBUS, o., Oct. 2S.-The funeral
train bearing the remains Of Mrs. Harrison
arrived here at $40 o'clock this morning
and departed at 4:05 o'clock. Only a few
people we're at the station when the train
arrived, owing to misunderstanding as to
the time Of its arrival.
delegation representing officials of the
Ohio state prison handed a beautiful wreath
to the porter to be placed with the other
floral tributes. The wreath was made
by Col. Luther A. Hall. the prison
florist, who is United States prisoner from
Georgia. In the center is an engrossed
message from the officials to President Har-
rison, which is inscribed by Chaplain Dud-
ley, aud conveys their sympathy and hope
that God may give him renewed strength In
the hour of bis great bereavement.
THE ARRIVAL AT INDIANAPoLIs.
INDIANAPoLIs, Dot. eS.--Ths special
train conveying the remains Of Mrs Harri-
son and the members of the funeral party
arrived at $50 o'clock this morning, and
was met by thousands of sympathetic
friends and admirers. The Presidents grief
was generally respected. and nearly all the
men removed their bats and bowed their
heads when he passed through the station
leading his sorrowing family to the car
riages provided for them. After delay of
half an hour, caused in transferring from
the funeral car the wealth of floral embIems,
the cRsket was lifted, aud slowly and
reverently the OorteGe moved through the
Union station to the carriages In waiting.
When the casket had been placed in the
hearse and the funeral party seated in carr
riages, the procession slowly wended its
way 10 the First Presbyterian church, where
the services were to be held.
AT THE CHURCH.
The church was heavily and tastefully
draped In mourning emblems and decorated
with a profusion of flowers. When the
funeral procession arrived at the church a
crowd of 5000 people thronged the side
walks and streets. The church services
we're characterized by the greatest sim
plicIty. AS tbs coffin was carried up the
aisle and deposited in front of the chancel
the organ pealed forth a soft melody. The
choir then sang LEAD, Kindly Light ~
with beautiful effect, and DR.. Haines offered
a short invocation and read a selection from
the scriptures. The funeral sermon was on
the text, Wherefore comfort one another
with the word" The choir then rendered
20, Sweetly Solemn Thought"
THE DRIVE TO THE CEMETERY.
DR.. Haiues closed the service with the
benediotion, and the cortege took up its
line of march to Crownhlll cemetery. The
procession left the church at II 80 O'Clock.
Along Delaware street thousands OF people
stood with uncovered heads as the long line
OF carriages passed slowly by. In front OF
the Presidents indianapolis residence sight
seers had gathered in Plumbers that rem
dered the sidewalks almost impassable.
Crownhill cemetery was not reached until
1880 o'clock. Here a crowd Of 5000 people
had assembled to witness the close Of the
ceremonies, which here, as elsewhere, we're
characterized by the utmost simplicity.
THE LAST RESTING PLACE.
The lot selected is upon the hillside. which
slopes gently toward the east. The grave
had been dug facing east. The means for
the preservation and protection Of the re-
mains were Of the most substantial char
aoteT. It was 80 O'Clock when tue oasket
had been inclassd in the outer box and the
whole had been lowered The proceedings
were watched by the President with stream
ing eyes and his sturdy frame was convulsed
with the poignsncy of his grief. The serv-
Ices were exceedingly brief. DR.. Hyde read
the funeral service OF the Presbyterian
church. DR.. HaiRes offered prayer and DR.,
Hyde pronounced the benediction.
THE RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
Leaving the cemetery, the President. Mr..
and Mrs. Mckee, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Harrison, and Mrs. Dimmick and other
near relatives proceeded TO the residence Of
r. 3. Mckee, where they had luncheon and
were visited by few intimate friends. The
special train bearing the presidential
party left here at $50 o'clock on
its return 30 Washington. Secretaries
Rusk and Noble did not go back with the
party, the former going to Chicago and
from there to Wisconsin 10 take part in the
political campaign, and the latter is going
TO bis home in Sc. Louis for similar pur-
pose. Secretary Charles Foster joined the
party for the return to Washington. Ex-
President Hayes accompanied it 20 Colum-
bus.
PARTING TRIBUTE.
A large crowd assembled at the station to
pay parting tribute to the President but
made no demonstration beyond an uncover
ing OF heads on the part Of the men and the
waving Of handkerchief on the part of the
"OHhon an1 ShlAuAeH' AHo tiaAu 10 scueuuleu
TO reach Washington tomorrow evening at
6 o'clock.
just before his departure the President
gave the press note to the public, Of which
the following is q copy:
MY DEAR OLD FRIENDS AND NEIaHBoRs-I
cannot leave you without saying that the tender
and gracious sympathy which you have to-day
shown for me aad my children, and mucn more,
the touching evidence you have given of your
love for the dear wife and mother have deeply
moved our hearts. We yearn to tarry with you
and to rest near the hallowed spots where your
loving hands have laid our dead; but the little
grandchildren watch Ia wondering silence for
our return and need our care, and some public
business will not longer wait upon my sorrow.
May gracious God keep and bless you all.
Most gratefully yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,