The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-15
SCENES ABOUT THE HOUSE.
Incidents of the Day-Arrival of Rel
atives of the Dead President.


vailed in the neighborhood of the Milburn
residence through the early hours of the
day. The police maintained the lines on
Delaware avenue and the streets which in
tersect it, and double picket lines patrolled
by infantrymen protected the house from
any intrusion. Many persons came to the
outer police lines and gazed in silence at
the house where the body of the dead Pres
ldent reposes. Some talked in awed whis-
pers of the cruel tragedy that had taken
the Nations ruler, and among alb the deep
est sorrow was manifest. Pathetic figures
In the crowd were scores of old G.. A. X.
men who grieve at the loss of a comrade.
Their bitterness at the crime seemed melted
in regret. Many of them pleaded with the
police for admission to the lines, declaring
that it was their right and privilege to
guard the body of the man who had fought
in their ranks and was their comrade. The
police regretfully enforced the order against
them
Within the lines a corps Of worn and tired
newspaper men were about the only civil
ians. They loitered about the tents and
sheds on the east side of Delaware avenue
awaiting the action of the day. Early in
the morning a number of photographers
representing the pictorial press were ad-
mitted to the lines and several hundred
views of the house and grounds that have
been made historic by the death of another
murdered President were taken.
A heavy damp fog still hung over the
city and gave the air chill that was pene-
tratlng. At o'clock company of the
Fourteenth Infantry, commanded by Lieut.
James Ware, came to relieve their COM
rades, who had been on guard for twenty
four hours. The formalities of posting the
new guards took place at once.
None who came to show their sorrow for
the dead President failed to ask solicitously
Tor Mrs Mckinley: 1t was known she was
not strong physically, and there was grave
FEAR OF the consequences of the suffering
ana shock she had experienced The FIRST
word or encouragement came from the
servants or the household, who said she
was stun IN her room and had apparently
rested well. This report was amplv CON
hrmed at $40 o'clock by DR.. Wasdin, who
had called at the house to see her. He said
tnat she mad not only rested fairly we'll
put was showing encouraging strength I'm
h Ier srleI. his assurances were welcomed
Dy those who heard them
The large American flag which has hung
from the front of the MiIburn home almost
S Uo,i.ir1 nus since the exposition began
was not removed. There was no means of
half-mastihg it for a mute tribute of re-
spect. and 1T was left. where it draped
across the front veran1a. 1t was one of
the only bits of color IN a gray and Cbe.r
less landscape.
CONTIGUOUS STRAIN.
President McKinley's faithful and de-
voted secretary, Mr.. Cortelyou, despite the
tremendous strain of the last few DAVIS. is
bearing up bravely. For six DAYS and
nights he has been in charge of everything
at the Milburn house, only able to snatch
an occasional rest for an hour or two. But
even the final blow. crushing as it was
ala not PROSTATE him, and after three
hours rest, from to T. he was I'D again
his heart breaking, but with a calm ex
terror; taking up the responsibility of see
t ti,e al arrangements, with the resolution
10 carry IL through to the end.
:. Colonel Bingham, superintendent of pub
nc puiIIolhgs ana grounds in Washington,
arrived early In the morning and will de-
vote himself to assisting Secretary CorteI-
you In every way that he can Colonel
blngham is fearful lest the devoted secre-
lary VIII collapse under the strain
Mrs Barber and Miss Mckinley. sisters of
,he dead statesman, drove to the Milburn
~ Ious eo al S;S0 ana We're at once escorted
Inc gates of the Pan-American Exposi-
ZION Will De closed and will remain smut
until Monday. The city is crowded with
exposition visitors, but they like all Others
are In deep mourning for the loss of their
PRESIDENT, and the holiday decorations now
| seem badge of mockery. Everywhere
| there are signs of sorrow. Flags iy mid
mast and preparations are in progress TO
She the public buildings draping Of
Dlack. AT ali the city churches to-mor-
| row there will be services and prayers fer
| the late President. The people of Buffalo
Leel especially Keen regret that the Presi-
oenC was stricken down while their guest
| ana the loss therefore seems more poignant
IL is an interesting fact recalled during
t tT in no I,n that Elihu Root, now secre
tdary OF war, was present when Arthur took
| the oath OF office when Garfield died. He
was sent for by Arthur as soon as the
| news reached him, and by his advice. and
| also at the request of the members of Car
| neId Cabinet, the oath was Administered
o. d., o clock In the morning by Justice
bradley OF New York.
Abner Mckinley brother OF President
| 7MdchlnIey, drove to the Milburn house al
NJ RfrIeK' accompanied by Lieut.. James
GM a1tn1 Col. Brown and Mr. Meek, OF
NdHton. Inc police removed the rope lines
ana the carriage rolled slowly up to the
entrance OF the house. Mr. Mckinley bent
sbaIad hi in ms seat in the carriage and
aHghted he walked slowly up to the door
he baa tne h mouse with his eyes downcast and
| strain and grief of the night
DOCTORS WE'RE SILENT.
Efforts were made to-day to obtain from
the physicians technical history of the
late Presidents case. DrS Mynter. Stock
| ton, Park and Mann, when seen. asked ~
be excused from discussing the subject a,
this time. They explained that copIous
notes or the developments in the case had
been taken by each of them and these will
be used in the preparation of q general
statement that will be published in the
Medical Journal. Pending the preparation
| or that statement they think il would NOT
| De proper TO discuss the subject When
| those combined statements will be ready
| TO be given to the press the doctors can.
| not say. DR.. McBurney, the New York
surgeon, who took prominent part in the
| case, declined to be seen this morning
pleading fatigue from last nights ordeal
| AT ~ o'clock Milburn house, which all
| through the morning had been quiet and TO
| outward appearances deserted, showed its
| first sign of stir. The relatives of McKln-
| ley began arriving and waiting attendants
| stood at the open door to receive them Mr.
| Mnburn Joined the party at 10 o'clock and
| Tor time stood at the door with barred
| head, with some of the friends of the Nc
| hinley family. BY that time great crowds
| were banked at the end of the roped in
| closure, but perfect order was observed
The most painful scene of the morning
/ was caused by camera men. To the num-
1 Der OF more than thirty they gained admis-
| sion through the police lines. and even the
/ GRIEF or the relatives OF the dead President
| was not sacred TO them. They point I'D
| their cameras into the tear-stained faces
| OF the relatives and snapped the shutters
| The police declined to take the Responsible
| ity of ejecting them.
| The coroner Of Buffalo, James Wilson. ar.
| rived at the residence at 10 o'clock and ON
| cially viewed the body. He stated that II
| had been his intention to impanel a Jury
| but he had been officially advised by the
| would be unnecessary. After the autopsV
| he said, he would issue a certificate OF
| death and a permit for the removal of the
| remains.
Senator Hanna came to the house AT N. 40
accompanied by Controller Dawes and FL