The age-herald., 1901-03-18
President Mckinley Stood Close by the Grave With the Family
  SERVICES WERE VERY SIMPLE
pr. Haines Conducted the Funeral Services and Paid a Glowing Fri bute to the Character of the
 Departed Statesman.

Indianapolis March 17r<In the center of hollow square, composed of fully ff- teen thousand of his fellow citizens, the remains of Benjamin Harrison were this afternoon inferred in the family lot in Crownhill Cemetery Close by the grave were the members of his family, Presi- cent Mckinley and other visitors of dis tinction, and the more intimate friends of General Harrison. Back a distance of fifty yards behind ropes guarded zeaousiy by large force of police stood with un- covered heads the great multitude who knew him not so well as did they who stood beside the freshly upturned earth, but who honored him and admired him fully as much. It is doubtful if any pub lis man, at least in this generation, was borne to his last resting place among so many manifestations of respect. These manifestations came from women and children, from white and black, from all conditions and kind of people.
 The weather, like that of yesterday, was unsurpa ssabe bright sunlight, the warm breath of spring in every breeze, and yet in the air touch of winter that brought the blood to the check, and a sparkle to the eye
 The services at the church and grave were simple in the extreme, all in most excellent taste. and all well ordered and we'll performed.
 At the Harrison home before the mains were taken to the First Presby terian church there were brief exercises for the members of the family and more immediate friends of General Harrison. Possibly 150 people were present. Mrs. Harrison did not appear. but remained in her room until it was time to leave for the church.
 President Mckinley Called.
 President Mckinley, accompanied by Governor Durbin, called at the house at 1 o'clock. About the same time came the members of President Harrison's cabi- net Dr. Haines read a short passage from the scripture and made a few re- marks touching the life and character of General Harrison, as did Dr. Niccoll of St Louis and after brief prayer by Dr. Haines, the services were over Word was then sent to Mrs. Harrison and at 2 D. m the honorary pall-bearers, Gen. Ben iamin F. Tracy of New York, John Wa namaker of Philadelphia w. H. H. Mill Ter of Indianapolis, John w. Noble of St. Louis and Charles Foster of Fostoria, O. i; Gen. Lew Wallace of Charlottesville, Jud- son Harmon of Cincinnati and William A. Woods of Indianapolis came slowly down the walk leading to the street. After them came the active pall-bearers bear ing the casket. They were: A. l.. Mason, James Whitcomb Riley, Evans Woollen, Harry J. Milligin, Clifford Arrick, Will liam C. Bobbs, Harry S. New, Howard Gale, John L. Grifiths, Newton B. Tar kington, Hilton U. Brown and Samuel Reid.
 As soon as the hearse moved from the house the carriages came up rapidly and the family and visitors entered them.
 Behind the casket came Mrs. Harrison with her brother. Lieutenant Commander Parker of the navy. and little Elizabeth Harrison Then came Secretary Tibbett and Mrs Tibbett then Mir. and Mrs. Me Kee. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Russell Harrison then the other relatives. Di- rectly after the members of the family came President Mckinley and Governor Durbin, and following them the friends of the family. Twelve mounted police men led the way to the church
 Procession Arrives at Church.
 It was 2:3O when the procession ar rived at the church. which was packed to its utmost capacity. while in the streets outside were thousands of peo- ple. The doors had been closed at Ills to prevent any more people gaining admis- sion.
 President McI<inley's great wreath of Golden Gate roses was one of the most handsome floral pieces in the church. There were b; skets of roses, of violets. orchids, calla lilies, lilies of the valley and many others In so great profuson that thvze was no longer space on the floor for them and many wreaths were hung over the sides of pews. The florist had scarcely completed his work when the honorary and active pail bearers came up the north center aisle, filing into the seats at the side The President, who was accompanied by Mrs. Durbin, en- tered a pew with Governor Durbin and Secretary Cortelyou.
 Immediately in front of the casket and hsh,nd the pail bearers came the Rev. Nj. l.. Haines and Rev. Samuel J. Nlccolls of St. Louis.
 Immediately following the casket were ydcutenant Commander Parker and Mrs. Harrison, Frank Tibbett. General Harri- sons private secretary. and Mrs. Parker. Eollowing those were MT. and Mrs Rus ssll Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mckee, MT. and Mrs. Eaton. John Scott Harrison ana Ourter B. Harrison and other. rela- lives and close friends of the family.
 Ny. and Mrs. Mckee and Mir. and Mrs. Russell Harrison occupied the pew d. ssctly in, the rear of that in which Mrs.