The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-20
FROM LOON LAKE TO WASHINGTON.
Mrs. Harrison's Removal to the White House
TO Be Made To-Day.

Loon LAKE HOUSE, n. ". Sept. 19.-It was an
nounced this morning that the President and
family had definitely determined on the removal
OF Mrs. Harrison to Washington tomorrow for the
reason that she had derived no actual benefit
from her sojourn in the mountains, and because
of their belief that the lingering disease from
which she is suffering can be treated just as we'll,
II not better. In Washington than AZ this mount
ain resort.
DIR. Gardner made the following statement In
regard to the case to the reporters this morning:
"Yes. it Is true that Mrs. Harrison Is to be re-
moved TO WASHINGTON Tomorrow. She has con
stantly expressed a strong desire to go to Wash
ington. and the President and other members OF
the family are also anxious tn have her taken to
washington. provided II can be done with any
10 ss csss found mad
that there Was no repfodaetion Of aia In the the
chest cavity 10 any extent. In view OF the fact
that the President md his family wish her re-
move.ker now instead of at a later period, be-
cause in two or three days her condition might
not permit her removal. The huid in the pleura
Is liable to be reproduced at any time, and, of
course, such appearance diminishes her chances
of recovery. As the opportunity for her removal
seems more favorable now than it may be later
the President and family have taken the respon-
sibily OF the undertaking.
One of the principal difficulties OF the trip will
where she now lies. to the railroad station at
Loon Lake, q distance OF three miles over O
rough mountain road The transfer will be made
In a long covered wagon especially adapted TO
the road and SO arranged as 10 receive tho cot
on which Mrs Harrison will be carried from the
cottage. There are considerable misgivings as
10 the result Of the removal, but nearly every
person concerned in Mrs. Harrison's welfare
considers that it is the only thing TO be done
under the circumstances.
DR.. Gardner paid visit to Mrs. Harrison
about O'Clock this evening. and on his return to
the hotel said that Mrs. Harrison was resting
quietly and that there Was nothing In the case,
so far as he could see at present that would
necessitate any change in the plan of removing
her tomorrow to Washington. He said that the
siderable risk, but that certainly he
never would have consented TO it II he
was not fully convinced OF Mrs. Harris0ns abil-
ity to make It with safety. Mrs. Harrison has
set her heart on going TO Washington, and the
President and the other members of the family
are anxious TO gratify her. DR.. Gardner said she
would undoubtedly be as well off there as ut
Loon Lake, and there was good reason for the
belief that the change would be beneficial to her.
The only danger was in the transportation, and
every precaution would be taken to guard
against anything likely to disturb the quiet and
comfort of the invalid.
Mr. George W. BOYD. assistant pa assenger agent
OF the Pennsylvaniaroad, will have entire charge
or the railroad arrangements. He Is personal
friend OF the family and II was at Mrs. Harrisons
suggestion that he was selected for the service.
He will arrive here in the morning. and the
details OF the trip will not be complete until
that time. as his Judgment will he accepted
as to the best route. IL is expected that
he will bring drawing room car, especially Sc
the trip will be made by way of Malone,
Moore's Junction, Plattsburg. Albany, Je-
rsey City. Philadelphia. baltimore and
WASHINGTON. The party will leave hero
reach Washington Wednesday morning. In view
OF the critical nature of the case Ii is confidently
expected that no demonstration or disturbance
of any kind will occur at any OF the stations at
which the train many have 10 stop en- route.