The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1892-10-05

The mountain air at Loon Lake, N. Y,
not having proved beneficial to President
Earrison's sick wife, it was decided to re-
move her to Washington.
At II O'Clock a. N. Mrs. Harrison's jour-
ney was begun by her transfer to the long
mountain wagon by which she was con-
veyed to the nearest railroad station, three
miles distant.
Four strong men carried her on stretcher
to the wagon The President and DR.. Gard.
ner walked on either side, each holding one
Of the patients hands. The stretcher was
carefully placed in the wagon on large and
comfortable cot. DR.. Gardner. the nurse,
and the President were the only other oc.
cupants OF the wagon except the driver. The
other members of the family followed in
tally-ho coaches and other vehicles.
The trip from the cottage to the special
train in waiting at Loon Lake station was
successfully made. The horses proceeded at
a walk, and the wagon springs were so per-
fectly adjusted that the many rough spots in
the mountain road were scarcely felt by the
occupants. 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 the patient into the
car which hal been specially prepared 70.
her reception.
It was 1915 o'clock when the train moved
slowly away on its long journey to the Ma
tonal capital.
It was Pennsylvania special an / was tho
best that could be procure1 for the purpose.
1t was vestibuie train, composed Of the
EsperanZa, a combination baggage and par
lor car; the Newport a hotel sleeper. and
the Sybaris, an observation car. The Sy-
baris, which is at the rear of the train, was
occupied by Mrs. Harrison. A large, com.
Portable bed had been set up in the open
portion generally used as sitti: 9 room. It
was provided with everything that could
possibly contribute to the ease and comfort
Of the occupants.
The train ran at the rate Of thirty-five
miles an hour. The route selected was by
way of Malone. Moore's Junction, Platts-
burg. Albany, Jersey City, Philadelphia
ami Baltimore.
Groups Of people were gathered at the sta.
tions along the route who made no demon
strations, but stood in an attltu ie of silent
sympathy as the train passed. No one was
allowed to enter the train.
The special train arrived at Washington
at S:i5 next morning about fittaen minutes
late.
About 5; ;Oo people assembled to await the
arrival OF the Presidential party. Mrs. Har-
rison was taken from the rear car and
placed on an army litter and carried to an
army ambulance. The President and DR..
Gardner rode in the ambulance with Mrs.
Harrison, and DR.. Bannister took seat on
the outside Of the ambulance. Four mounted
policemen cleared the streets for the party.
They were driven Immediately to the main
entrance of the White House. Mrs. Harrison
yas taken from the ambulance and carried
to her apartments on the second floor. &C
companied by the President and DR.. Gard.
per.
DR.. Gardner. in speaking Of the trip. said
that Mrs. Harrison stood the journey very
well. in fact much better than they had ex-
pected, and as the train brought them to
Washington shs bacams more buoysat IN
spirits.