Evening journal., 1901-03-16
THOUSANDS SEE
HARRISON'S BODY
As 1t Lies in State in H.
diana Capital
PALL-BElRERS ARR SELECTED
They Include Most Prominent Men Of
The NatiOn-Funeral Arrange
mentS Now Completed

indianapolis. March 16.-Ths ar
rangcmoats at the Harrison home for
lying in state and the funeral services
were practically completed last night.
The body was dressed and removed to
the front parlor yesterday. where it re-
mained until taken to the state house.
The body is dressed in the customary
black suit of Prince Albert cut, which
Gen. Harrison always wore. A simple
plain black tie was used, and gold but
tons adorn the shirt front The left
hand hes across the breast, a plain
gold band ring being on the sacond
finger. This is the only ornament used.
The face of Gen. Harrison is composed
and restful. although very white, his
illness having made no perceptible
change in his appearance.
The police arrangements for the lying
in state are perfect, and citizens of all
ages and conditions, with women and
children largely represented, are pass
ing by the bier of the distinguished
dead. Thousands are crowding to the
line. and it is likely that when the
doors of the state capitol are closed, at
10 O'Clock tonight. thousands will turn
away disappointed.
The hearse which will be used on the
day of the funeral has been draped in
black and with American flags, and
will be drawn by four black horses.
President Mckinley will arrive in
this city from Canton at Gas o'clock
tomorrow morning, and Will be enter
tanned at the home of Governor Durbin
during his stay in the city. 1t is under
a. f.1 rrrf11 m
turn to Canton tomorrow evening
The list of active and honorary pail
bearers who will ofIiciate at the fun
eral ceremonies Of Gen. Harrison was
announced last night Among the hon
orary pail bearers will be the members
Of Gen. Harrison's cabinet who will
attend The active ball bearers chosen
arc: A. l.. Mason. James Whitcomb
Riley, Evans WOollen. Harry J. Mil
ligan. Clifford Arrick, William c..
Bobbs. Harry s. New. Howard Gale,
John L. Gritilths. Newton Booth Tark-
ington, Hilton U. Brown and Samuel
Reid.
The honary pail bearers will be Gen.
Benjamin Il. Tracy, of New York. eX-
secretary Of the navy; John Wana-
maker. of Philadelphia, ex-postnaster
general: William II. n. Miller Indian
apolis, ex-attorney general; John W.
Noble. St. Louis. e--secretary Of the in
terrier, and Charles Foster. Fostoria, O.,
ex-secretary Of the treasury; Judsoa
Harmon, attorney general during
Cleveland's administration; Gen. Lew
Wallace and William A. Woods, of
this city.
The Columbia club and the leading
hotels OF the city are making extern
sive arrangements for the entertain
meat of distinguished visitors who
viii attend the funeral. Charles Fos-
ter, secretary of the treasury; Gen
BENJAMIN L. Tracy, secretary of the
navy, and John Wanamaker, post
master general during the Harrison ad-
ministration. arrived early this morn
ing. and a few hours later Senator
Beveridgo arrived. Cart. W. T. Nero
dith, chief Of The bureau of printing
during the Harrison administration,
also arrived today. i. T. Michener, OF
Washington. who was chairman of tho
Republican state committee during
Harrison's first campaign for the presi-
dency, is a guest Of the Columbia club.
Governor Nash. of Ohio. and a party Of
eight have secured quarters. Promin-
ent men throughout the state are re-
serving rooms at the hotels. and it is
expected the men who were active in
the Harrison campaigns will be well
represented at the funeral exercises.
Senators McMiilin, Sovereign and LoOs-
or will represent the Michigan senate
at the funeral.
Numerous other kilograms and mes
sages of sympathy were received by
Mrs. Harrison, and many friends called
in person to offer condolences. They
were received by Secretary Tibbott.
Samuel d. Miller, Mrs. William II. H..
Miller and Mrs. Eaton, OF Cincinnati,
Gen. Harrison's sister. Mrs. Harrison
saw only one or two intimate friends.
She is constantly attended by her
friend, Mrs. Caroline e. Stroud, of New
York
All of the relatives who are expected
to attend the funeral are now in the
city, except Lieutenant Commander
and Mrs. John r. Parker. They are on
their way from California, and are ex-
pected to reach Indianapolis this even
ing.
The number of floral tributes sent to
the house yesterday was greatly in
creased. So many have arrived that a
separate room has been set aside for
them, and this has been completely
filled
Admiral George Brown, on behalf OF
the Loyal Legion, sent beautiful silk
{. flag. The flag bears the emblem Of the
tLegion, and has been placed over tho
7 casket It will not be removed until
/ Just as the body is lowered into the
A grcve. Numerous other offerings Of
M respect we're received yesterday.
City Republicans TO Meet
/; on Monday evening the Republican
| .I'irst District Committee Will mce; at