New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-17
PLEASED WITH HIS PORTRAIT
GENERAL HARRISON GIVES THE ARTIST,
C. A. wHIPPI.E. ANOTHER SITTING.

WHILE IN THE STUDIO THE EX-PRESIDENT CHATS
ABOUT Ills EXPERIENCES IN THE ADiRoN-
DACKs-IIIs DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY.
Ex-Presdent Harrison left the city last night
for Philadelphia. When he came here he sad
that he intended TO rest for a few days
and then do hard work He spent a
part OF yesterday in his room reading In the ar
he took drive with his daughter-in-law.
Mrs. Russell Harrison, who is staying at the
Windsor Hotel. Later he called at the Netherland
Hotel
Charles Ayers whpple the artist, met General
Harrison by appointment at the Firth Avenue no
tel yesterday morning at si5. ard the two drove
TO the artists studio. No IS West Fifty seventh
ST. Mr.. Whpple has had portrait OF the General
In hand for time. and yesterday the ex-Presi-
dent gave him hours sitting Mrs Russell
Harrison and Mrs D.mmck. niece of General
Harrison's wife arrived in the course OF the silt
ting. and all were much pleased With the work
done by the artist. He he's already painted
three-fourths length nfesize picture of Mrs Nc
Kee and fu-length lfesize portrait Of Benjamin
Mckee. better known as Baby" Mckee.
IN THE BEST OF SPIRITS.
During the sitting the General seemed to be In
the best OF spirits He talked freely about his va
cation In the Adrondacks and the good sport to
be fc~SA- there He thought hunting and fishing
great sport and although in his deer-hunting he
had good luck the General did not dwell on his
own prowess, but spoke often OF the skill and
good fortune OF some OF his friends. One thing
that the ex-President dwelt upon the heroIsm
OF "Bennle' Mckee and his sister. little Mary in
rescuing their cousin. Marthena Harrison from
the water into which she had fallen. They were
all enjoying themselves fishing. when suddenly
Marthona fell into the water, which at that place
was about ten feet deep. With extraordinary pres
ence OF mind. "Bennie" seized her hand and be-
fore any one could reach the spot he with the
nelp OF his sister. little Mary, had safely rescued
their cousin from her peril.
The portrait OF ex-Presdent Harrison which Mr..
Whipple is painting Is feet by feet. The figure
OF the General Is full-length and lfesze The pose,
which obtained by Mr.. Whpple when Mr..
Harrison was making speech at Carnegie Hall
year ago ls that usually adopted by the ex-
President when addressing audience He stands
by table on which Is fac-simile OF the first page
sent to the artist by Colonel o. l.. Pruden.
sistant private secretary TO President Cleveland.
who formerly acted in the same capacity TO Presi-
dent Harrison.
WORDS TO PONDER OVER
The message reads "a follows: ITO the Senate
and House OF Representatives In submitting my
annual message to Congress have great satlsfac-
ton in being able TO say that the general condl-
tons affecting the commercial and Industrial in
terests OF the United States in the highest de-
gree favorable comparison OF the existing con-
ditlons with those or the most favored period In
the history OF the country Will, ! believe show
that so high degree OF prosperity and so general
diffusion OF the comforts OF life were never be-
fore enjoyed By our people"
The index finger Of General Harrisons right
hand points to the words commercial and in
dustr!al interests" while the left hand is thrust
partially into the trousers pocket. The clothing
is the ordinary black by General Harrison.
Mr. Mhipple when seen Yesterday by Tribune
ure in few days. The General had expressed him
sei "a as much 81, pleased and had promised If he
visit 10 New-York.