The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-17
RESTS IN WHITE HOUSE
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70 the train. This would be done on Mrs.
Mcknleys account.
At 1882 the Misses Duncan. nieces Of the
lale PRESIDENT, were driven to the train
SO that they might arrange all comforts
possible for the stricken widow.
a rev minutes later, Senator Fairbanks,
controller OF the Currency Dawes and Ell
mer Dover, secretary to Senator Hanna,
emerged from the house and entered a
carriage. Following a White House mes
senger rushed down the walk and ordered
the windows in one of the carriages closed.
At 1:35 several figures stepped silently out
upon the porch and walked down towards
roDed in CARDS of mourning, and supported
by Abner Mckinley on one side and Dr.
R1Xey on the other, was the central figure
To the surprise of all she walked brskly
with her head quite erect, her face hidden
behind her long black veil. She got into
the carriage with her favOrite niece, Miss
barber Abner Mckinley and DIR. RiXey,
ana they were driven at once to the depot.
SO far as could be seen she sat erect and
unsupported in the carriage.
THE MILBURN HOUSE DESERTED.
The family of Abner Mckinley other rel
atiyes Of the dead President and Secretary
Cortelyou followed in other carriages and
the Mnburn house. famous now because of
its connection with a great national trag-
edy, went back into the possession of its
owner, who had so kindly given it up to
the use of the President and his family.
The street corners near the house, which
for a week had been crowded with news
paper men, telegraph booths and waiting
carriages, resumed their wonted appear
ance; the military guard was withdrawn,
the police resumed their normal occupation
and the exciting incidents that have
marked the locality became a memory.
President Roosevelt did not arise until
clock. He dressed quickly and at 7:30
was ready for breakfast. He breakfasted
with the family of his host, Ansley Wilcox.
Just after o'clock had struck, together
with Mr.. Wilcox and his secretary, William
Loeb, jr.. he got into a carriage and drove
10 the train A few mounted police fol-
lowed the carriage and three or four detec-
tives and secret service men were near by.
otherwise there was nothing TO distinguish
the President from any other citizen.
Inc slow and stately progress of the
Presidents body from the City Hall TO the
railroad station afforded the people of Buff
falo a last opportunity to do honor to the
memory of the lamented executive.
At daybreak City Hall was as quiet and
peaceful as the death within its walls.
Statute-like the guard of honor at the cata-
falque maintained its position throughout
the long hours of the night. There was a
sergeant of artillery at the head of the
bier a marine at the foot. At one side was
a sergeant of infantry, on the other a
marine. The massive wooden doors of the
building were closed and the iron outer
gates were bolted
1t was a few minutes after o'clock when
there came signs of life from within the
corridor, where the body of the President
repOsed. The doors were flung open, the
gates swung ajar AT 1901 forty sailors
from the United States steamship Michigan
swung up Franklin street the first detaCh-
ment Of the cOTtege's escort. The blue
jackets wheeled into line directly Opposite
the entrance of City Hall. Four minutes
later the four-hQrSe hearse drew up and a
company of martens filed into position.
Five of the Cabinet officers arrived in two
carriages. The first carried Secretary Long
and Postmaster General Smith. The other
held Attorney General Knox, Secretary
Wilson and Secretary Hitchcock. United
States Senator Joseph r. Hawley, of Con-
necticut, was next to arrive.
TAKEN TO THE STATION.
Exactly at the appointed hour, 7:45. the
escort was in perfect readiness. In clarion
tones Major Mann, commanding the escort,
delivered the order, Present arms"' Noise
lessly and with the precision of the we'll
drilled soldier, the arms leaped to position;
the commanding officer turned about and,
facing the house of the dead, brought his
sword to present"
1t was an impressive moment. The rigid
soldiers and sailors were awaiting the body
of their late cOmmander-in-chief. a min
ute of awe-inspiring silence. and then,
emerging from the doors of the City Hall,
there moved the eight bodybearers, four
soldiers and four sailors. On their Shout
ders rested the casket inclosing the body of
tile country = DtlONGu one. Away QOMll TIE
line of soldiery, from the Sixty-fifth Regi-
mental Band, came once again the strains
of Nearer, my God, TO Thee.
Behind the long ropes the throng I'M
covered, and with bowed heads waited and
watched in silence.
Tenderly the precious burden was borne
slowly down the stone steps and along the
curved approach to the hearse. The flag
draped casket lifted gently into the
hearse and the doors. closed. Through the
windows of the hearSe naugnt but Amerl-
cas- flag, SurmOunted by a single shear OF
wheat could be seen. To the front came
the troops, wheeling into line and moving
down Franklin street. once more the
strains of music: This time II was the
mOuTnful dirge of Chopn's funeral march.
accompanied by the tolling of the. church
bells. Behind the troops came the car
TiageS of the members OF the Cabinet.
Then came the hearse, and following were
comrades of the @. A. r., with company
coTtege passed into Church street, and,
winding past st. Pauls Church into Main
street. the dead President was carried
through BuffalOS streets.
Down Main street the procession moved
between masses of people. all uncovered.
The high winds from off Lake Erie snapped
and whipped the bunting and crepe with
which every building was draped Above
the buildings American flags and black
streamers hung at halt-mast me hne mad
begun its march at 1850. Half an hour later.
with measured step and to the strains OF
the constantly playing band, the line at last
turned into Exchange street. where the
falO journey was at an end
As the COrtege passed Elllcott street IL
was met by the carriage bearing the Pres
ident of the United States. Theodore ROose-
Welt BY the Presidents orders his car
rage was stopped, and with barred head
the Nations new executive awaited the
passing of his predecessors funeral cortege.
Once more the troops were drawn up in
line and came to present
At THE STATION.
The hearsc stopped in front or the bag
gage entrances 10 the depot. As the I'M
dertaker took hold of the door OF the
hearse, to open it, and the solder-bearers
prepared to draw the coffin out. hush
fell on the multitude. Then, from the head
OF the column came the mournful sound.
OF the long roll" As il ceased there rose
clear and sweet, the notes Of the beautiful
hymn. Nearer. my God 10 Thee The
soldiers raised the hag-covered casket on
their shoulders and moved toward the
train as the band took UP the air of the
grand old hymn, 20 God, our Help in Ages
Past
ON the curb stood President Roosevelt
with Senator Hawley. The former had
refused the advice of the police TO move
his hand, he stood silently watching the
body being removed General Brooke and
his staff fell i'm directly behind the casket;
then came the President, Secretary COrtel-
you, and Senator Hawley and. then. walk
ing with his cane for assistance, followed
Senator Hanna accompanied by his SON
Mrs. Mckinley and the other members
of the family had entered their ear half an
hour before the body arrived. The Journey
down In the carriage from the windows of