St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-29
RETURNED TO EARTH,
Hrs. Harrison Laid to Rest in
Beautiful Crown Hill
Cemetery.
Indianapolis Citizens Mourn
Her Loss as a Personal
Affection.
4 Last Look Taken at the
Features Of the Beloved
Dead.
Services at Church and Grave
characterized by Great
Simplicity.

5NDIANAP0IIs. Oct. 2S.-Although a
nation nOnrnS today. YET nowhere are
the outward manifestations of grief. the
evidence of sincere sorrow, so manifest
as here in indianapolis. for many years
the home of the beloved matron. the
true friend. the sincere Christian wom-
an who was laid TO rest today beneath
the shading branches of the trees IN
Crown Hill cemetery.
Nearly every citizen OF the capital
knew and admired Caroline Scott Har-
rison. and that her death is deplored as
personal affection 10y those who were
not closely acquainted with her, was
apparent by the OutpourIng of all classes
the humblest as we'll as the residents
of the mansions on Delaware street and
other fashionable thoroughfares. All
had turned aside from their daily avo-
cation to do honor TO the memory of
one whom they had reverenced and
respected in life as the highest type and
embodiment of American womanhood.
1t may be truthfully said that all In
dianapolis mourned today.
Arrival at indianapolis.
President Harrison and the grief
Stricken members of his personal and
official family arrived here this morning
Tor the sad purpose of placing the re
mains OF Mrs. Harrison to eternal rest
IN the place she lovingly called her
home. The elegantly equipped special.
conveying the party, arrived here at
$3.50, promptly on schedule time. and
was greeted by thousands OF Sympa-
thetlc friends and admirers. They oc-
cupled all points Of vantage along the
road and crowded the station to its ut
most capacity. 1t was a quiet. good
natured throng and manifested its ap-
probation OF the sadness of the occa-
sion 10y crave and respectful demeanor
Although the president was personally
known TO a majority of the crowd, all
desire on their part TO give vent TO en-
IhuslasIn was generally repressed. His
GRIEF was generally respected, and
nearly al the men in attendance re-
moved their hats ana bowed their heads
when he passed through the station.
leading his sorrowing family to the car
riages provided for them.
There was no special incident on the
run from Columbus to this city bevond
me presence OF the usual crowds of
sympathetic People
at the various stations on the wav.
Stops were made at Columbus and Brad
lou Junction Tor The purpose or cnang-
ing engines, and at Richmond for taking
water. The principal crowds were
noticed at Urbana, PiqUa and Richmond
1tWaS : O'Clock when the train crossed
the state line into the borders of the
presidents own state. and it was noticed
that the crowds OF people were greater
as the train neaIed INDIANAPOLIS At
Cambridge City most of the men at the
station removed their hats as the train
went by, even the poor old fiagman
using the same mark of respect. The
Train arriving at indianapolis. delay
OF hall an hour was caused in trans
herring from tie funeral car the wealth
of floral emblems that typifed the love
and devotion OF hundreds OF friends.
Soon after the train arrived. and. in
accordance with the request of the pres
zdent. the casket was opened for a few
minutes ID order that he, as we'll as his
9nOst immediate kindred. could look for
Ihe last time on the features of the lady
slOw Stiiled in death whom ali loved so
we'll. Her face had a calm. peaceful
expression. and she seemed as though
InerelY asleep. 1t was a sad moment
4or the president, and he was nearly
overcome. Some of the others were so
Frustrated SSEIn e1f-ef
that it was some minutes before thew
were able 10 undergo the trying ordeal
of facing the public, as they were COM
PEELED 10 do in going TO their carriages
Everything being III readiness, the
caSket was lifted and slowly and rever-
ssntiy the cOrtege moved out through
;zhe sheds. through the union station. to
the carriages IN waiting. The casket
was borne by John B. Elan. the preSi-
dents law partner: Judge Woods. Hon.
Z. B. MaTuindaIe. Gen. Lew Wallace.
Dr.. Allen and 7. P. Haughey. In front
of the pail hearers were Judge Niblack
and ". Z. Fishback. and in the rear
Moses q. Mci-an and John r. Elder.
and following them tine SOrrOwing rea-
tiyes and the presidents official family.
The assignment TO carriages being per
Eected. The cOrtege moved to the church
The church was thing of beauty in
its sombre and graceful decorations.
The SIDES OF the room, high up under
IEh c0rnIces and between the large
brackets. We're hung with heavy feS-
toons OF black. with white roSettes
Below tiieSe. and between the windows
were drapelles along the brackets to
the cOrUels. UeiUW which were feStoonS
OF black and white Sattened with ropes
OF SmlaX. The decoration OF the gal
lery CONSISTED of
Two American Flags
1T either en- :. the stars of which were
covered with crepe set with white stars.
~ .ot-e panel between was draped
with alternate bands or black and White
crepe festOOGed at the top with black
ana white. and at the bottom with white
1csJoons dehcaIely trimmed in ferns and
SmllaX. On the center was large
round basket of white carnations and
maiden hair ferns. The large col
umns ana arch surrounding the organ
were draped in black. with light bands.
and feStOOnS OF White crepe. The or
Wnich is a gothic structure. was
taStefully and entirely covered from the
cOrnice to the top. III front and on the
siuts. with plated radiating streamers
u. mack and white. Under these were
plated bands OF the same colorS, which
passed down 10 the top OF the organs
base.
The presidents pew. No. 81. was not
used during the services and was draped
IN black and white and streWn with
flowers. ON either side of the pew
magnificent pyramids of white chrys-
Rnthemuus and pot plants along the
chair ratings. On top OF the railing
the floral offerings were placed. Large
bouquets of roses and smiiaX are Sus-
pended from the side chandelier the
smiiaX ends hanging far below the
lights. Beautiful was The sanctuary