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MSS. HASEISON EEMOVEDThe President's Sick Wile Returnsto Washington.MRS. BZSJAVTK HARBISOJC.The mountain air at Loon Lake, S. Y., not having proved beneficial to President Harrison’s siek wire, it was decided to remove her to Washington.At 11 o’clock a. m. Mrs. Hirrison’s journey was begun by her transfer to the long mountain wagon by which she was conveyed to the nearest railroad station, three miles distant.Four strong men carried her on a stretcher , t) the wagon. The President and Dr. Gardner walked on either side, each holding oneof the patient’s hands. The stretcher was carefully placed in the wagon on a large and comfortable cot. Dr. Gminer, the nurse, and the President were the only other occupants of the wagon except the driver. The other members of the family followed in tally-ho coaches and other vehicles.The trip from the cottage to the special train in waiting at Loon Lake station was successfully ma le. The horse3 proceeded at a walk, and the wagon springs were so perfectly adjusted that the many rough spots in the mountain road were scarcely felt by the occupants. The wagon was carefully backed up to the rear of the train, and willing hunds were found to assist the President and Dr. Gardner in carrying the patient int.) the car which had been specially prepared for her reception.It was 12:15 o'clock when the train moved slowly away on its long Journey to the National capital.It was a Pennsylvania special an 1 was the best that could bo procure i for the Durpolt;e. It. was a vestibule train, composed of the Esperanza, a combination baggage and parlor car; the Newport, a hotel sleeper, and theSybaris, an observation car. The Sy-baris, which is at the rear of the train, was occupied by Mrs. Harrison. A large, comfortable bed had been set up in the open portion generally used as a sitting room. It was provided with everything that could possibly contribute to the ease and comfort of tne occupants.The train ran at the rate of thirty-five mil s an hour. The route selected was by waj of Malone, Moore’s Junction, Platts-burg, Albany, Jersey City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.Groups of people were gathered at the stations along the route who made no demonstrations, but stood In an attitule of silent sympathy as the train passed. No one was allowed to enter the train.The special train arrived at Washington at 8:45 next morning about fifteen minutes late.About 5’0Q people assembled to await the arrival of the Presidential party. Mrs. Harrison was taken from the rear car and placed on an army litter and carried to an army ambulance. The President and Dr. Gardner rode in the ambulance with Mrs. Harrison, and Dr. Bannister took a seat on the outside of the ambulance. Four mounted policemen cleared the streets for the party. They were driven immediately to the main entrance of the White House. -Mrs. Harrison was taken from the ambulance and carried to her apartments on the second floor, accompanied by the President and Dr. Gardner.Dr. Gardner, in speaking of the trip, said
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Fisherman And Farmer
Edenton, North Carolina, US
Fri, Oct 07, 1892
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