The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-08

md sister who were in tho house, having
been called there whom Mrs. Whitney's
condition first appeared serious. They
reached the bedside few minutes after
her death
Tho death Of Mrs. Whitney awakened
widespread sympathy throughout the
country and all day telegrams and mes
eages OF coincidence were received by tho
family. Although these messages Of con-
dolence were kept strictly private IL i
said 10y friends OF the family that among
the frat ielegrams TO arrive were those
from President-elect and Mrs Cleveland.
Sir Julian Pauuceloie, the British minis
ter nj Washington. and representatives OF
other foreign legations also sent messages.
Telegrams were also received from num-
Der OF senators aud congressman, from
Mr.. Whitnev's colleagues in Mr.. Cleve-
land's cabinet ana from the members OF
President Harrisons cabinet. Many Of
the Immediate friends OF the family called
during tho dAy.
Dr. McBurney said tonight that Mrs.
Whitney's dvath was due TO Gn affection Of
the heart Of long standing aud which be-
came pronounced about a month ago
For the past ten DAYS she had been con-
fined % her bed, bat IL IL was only during
the last five days OF that time that her
condition was alarming.
The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock
Tuesday forenoon from -. Bartho omew's
church, Madison-ave. The services will
DO conducted by tho Rev. Dr. David II.
Greer The pall'bearers and other details
of the funeral will not be decided upon
until tomorrow. The interment will be
At WOodlawn cemetery, where the daugh-
ter who diod abroad in 1888 is buried.
Mrs. Whitney fully deserved the name
OF social leader She was not surpassed
by any OF the charmed circle outside Of
which such All expert az Mr.. Ward Nc
Aliister holds there Is no society. The So
cial functions over which Mrs. Whitney
had for several seasons presided as hostess
have been numerous and varied Upon
these occasions her characteristics had
been unexcelled in dignity and grace.
charming self-possession and the rarer
qualities Of kindllness OF spirit and genu-
inc hospitality. While her lie and name
were TO a remarkable degree linked with
political, official and financial. as well as
social greatness, che counted her friends
In many classes.
Mrs. Flora Payne Whitney was the daugh-
ter OF Henry B. Payne Of Cleve and. recently
u. 4. sen ttor from Ohio. She was the young
est OF the family. While q very young girl she
tutors At home aud attended the best schools
OF New York. aiterward devoting year TO
study In Europe. she was an enthusiastic Q
student and devoted herself 90 science aud
languages with great fidelity. On her return
home her father offered her a brilliant social
Introduction In either Cleveland or New YORK.
but she chose instead n course Of several years
Of scientific study az Cambridge under the per-
sonal instruction OF Prof Louis Agassiz. Dur
ing her residence In Europe the young girl
was la constant correspondence with her
father. Her letters TO him cover a large
range OF topics. lie regarded them A. worthy
OF publication, but It was without her knOwl-
edge that the volume was Issued.
soon alter the completion OF the scientific
course at Cambridge. while yet scarcely out of
her teene, sho married William Z. " hitney,
then lawyer OF this city. That was about
twenty years ago. Her life since had been de.
voted to her husband and children, but she
found time TO make and TO hold leading place
la society ia New York aud Washington aud 10
establish local reputation no IA lingnist. as an
authority ia archaeology and aa Judge and
critic OF literature.
Her career as QUO OF the leaders OF society In
this city began In 1872 AZ that time Mrs.
Frederick Stearns announced that her large
residence at the corner OF Fitth-ave. aud FIFTY
seventh-at. Wgs for sule aud Col. Oliver II.
Payne, Mrs. Mhitney's brother bought Il for
his sister. The Nhitneys then began 10 enter
tain aud were soon after recognized as social
Leaders. When Mr. Whitney became secretary
OF the navy in Mr.. Cleveland's oabinet. Mrs.
Whitney made their home In Washington
second only to tho whitshouse In social impor-
tance. They occupied the old frelinghuysen
house on LIST. transforming Ia into one of
tho most luxurious homes la Washington.
Mrs. Whitney had Eve children. A young
daughter died In February, 1883. on q visit 10
Germany. Four are living. the oldest aad
youngest daughters. ths others sous. The old.
est daughter. Miss Pauline Whitney, was intro
ducsd 20 society at n reception AT her fathers
house the evening OF Dec. 10 OF last year. She
is rs. Ex-senator Payne. Mrs. Mhitney's faith.
er, Is still living. When Mrs. Whitnsy's frat
child was born lie gave the young mother 81
ooO.OOO. Col. Oliver II. Payne, her brother, is
also millionaire. IL 10 said that he paid AGO.
600 for the house which he gave his sister In
1871