St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-09-21
Mrs. Harrison Begins Her
Journey From Loon Lake
to Washington
First Stage Of the Journey
Passed Without Any Dis
comfort.
Sad Comparison of Her Arrival
In and Departure From
the Adirondacks.
The Dread Disease Slowly but
Surely Taking Her LIES
Blood Away.

BlOOQ away.
Loon LAKE HOUSE. n. Y, Sept. co.
At 10 o'clock this morning everything
was in readiness for the removal Of
Mrs. Harrison to Washington. The
president gently informed her that she
would be taken there today, and she at
one frightened up and expressed her
great JOY at the prospect Of going back
to the city.
DR.. Gardner, who had just concluded
an examination of his patient, was very
much encouraged at her condition. He
said that she passed very comfortable
night, sleeping most of the time, and
seemed to be stronger this morning.
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 possi
bly, be better for having made the
change.
The day was bright and clear and
cold, and altogether favorable for the
journey. At IL q. m. Mrs. Harrison's
perllous 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 dis
tant. She was raised tenderly from the
couch on which she has passed so
Many Weary Hours
and was placed on a stretcher covered
with rugs, blankets and pillows. -Four
strong men then carried her to the
wagon. The president and DR.. Gard
ner walked on either side. each holding
one of the patients hands. The pro-
fesSiOnal nurse was close behind, and
was followed by the rest of the house
hold.
The stretcher was carefully placed in
the wagon on a 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 fol-
lowed III tally-hO coaches and other We
hicleS. The same consideration ac-
corded the afflicted family since its first
arrival here was observed today. and
the transfer was accomplished quietly
and without the slightest obtrusiveneSS
on the part of the guests of the place.
The start from here was made under
the most auspicious conditions, includ-
ing clOudless sky and fresh, invig-
Drating air laden with the health-giving
odOr of the pine and balsam. The trip
from the cottage to the train in waiting
at Loon Lake station, distance OF
three miles, was successfully made.
Ferd W. Chase, proprietor of the hotel,
furnished his best trained horses and
the most careful driver of his stage for
the wagon carrying
The Distinguished Invalid.
and he walked behind it the entire way
to render any assistance that might be
necessary.
The presidents nurse sat behind Mrs.
Harrison in the wagon. DR.. Gardner
stood on the step in the rear, and Mrs.
Harrison's maid, Josephine, sat on the
seat with the driver. The horses pro-
ceeded in a walk, and the wagon springs
were SO perfectly adjusted that many
rough spots III the march were scarcely
felt by the occupants. Mrs. Harrison
seemed to suffer 70 diScomfortS from
the unusual experience. and it was
found necessary to make only one stop
on the route, and that very short one.
The party made the trip in about forty
five minutes, and on reaching the sta
tion found the rest of the family and
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
DIR. Gardner IN carrying its burden into
the car which had been specially pre-
pared for its reception.
Mrs. Harrison smiled feeble recOg
milton of the service, and held out her
hand to Mr.. BOYD, who had helped to
place her in the coach. He was very
much touched at the greeting, and was
compelled to leave the car
To Ride His Tears.
The same feeling of sadness pervaded
the entire party. and the presidents
eyes were red from constant weeping.
1t was sad sight TO the spectators, and
there were many expressions OF SYM
pathy 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 conveyed her to this beautiful
place. Today she appeared as weak,
helpless invalid in the throes of dread
disease, which is slowly but surely sap
ping her life's blood away.
1t was exactly 1918 o'clock when the
train moved slowly away on its long
and tedious journey to the national
capital. The train is PENNSYLVANIA
special" and is the best that could be
procured for the purpose. 1t is veSti-
bule train composed of the EsperanZa,
combination baggage and parlor car !:
the Newport. hotel sleeper, and the
Sybaris, an observation car. The Sy-
bariS, which is the rear of the train, is
occupied by Mrs. Harrison.
4 Large, Comfortable Bed
had been set up in the open portion
generally used as a sitting room. 1t is
provided with everything that could
possibly contribute to the ease and com-
fort of the occupants.
The train will run at the rate of
thirty-five miles an hour, and it is ex-
pected to reach Washington at about
$50 O'Clock tomorrow morning. The
route selected is by way of Malone,
Moore's junction, Plattsburgh, Albany,
Jersey City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The party consists of the following
named persons: The president and Mrs.
Russell Harrison, Mrs. Dimmick, Lieut..
and Mrs. Parker. Private Secretary Hal
ford, DR.. Gardner, Miss Mary Kempe,
Benjamin and Mary Mckee, DR.. 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
than we anticipated. This drive was
regarded as one of the most dangerous
parts Of the trip, and that she made it sc
well gives us much encouragement il
regard to the remainder of the jour
ney,"
Passing Good Night.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, Sept. 2O.-