Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-11-02

and horror and dire threats against the
assassin were heard ON all sides. A
big force of policemen guarded the en-
frances to the city hall and kept back
the excited crowds which pressed for
ward loud in their denunciatlon of the
mayors murderer. No scenes of vio-
lence occurred, however.
Verdict of the Jury.
The coroner's jury after hearing the
estimony of severa persons and the
report of the physicians gave as their
opinion that Mr.. Harrison died as the
result of the wounds he had received,
and without discussion voted to hold
Prendergast to the grand jury on a
charge of murder.
His Career.
Carter Henry Harrison was born near Lex
ington, Ky. on February TO- 1925 and may be
said to have inherited his taste for political
life His greatgreatgrandfathe was the an
cestor OF President William Henry Harrison.
his grandfather a cousin OF Thomas Jefferson
and he himself a cousin OF John c, Breckin-
ridge
His father died when he was months old,
and he was left to the care Of his mother-a
daughter Of Col William Russell, OF tn, United
States army, one OF the pioneers Of the ac~tn-
west, of which Illinois is now part From
his mother Mr.. Harrison inherited those
principles which in 1853 placed him in
the front rank Of the emancipa-
tionists OF Kentucky. Most OF his education,
preparatory TO entering the sophomore class Of
Yale college, he received from Dir. Marshall,
brother of the chief justice the father of Tom
Marshal, the great orator Graduating Ia ls45
he commenced the study of law, but did not en-
or m Ia etfpa at a. his Ynnfbpr nQpdRd
his company and comfort.
In 1881 he went abroad, cling for two
years in Europe, Asia and T. In 1855 he
commenced prospecting TO. "ough the
northwest, but reaching Chicago ne so inn
pressed with the young city that he invested all
his means in real estate, expecting also 10 en-
ter into the regular practice Of the law, but his
acute business foresight induced him 70 con
fine his efforts entirely to real estate transao-
tons, thus laying the firm basis Of an ample
fortune
Mr. Harrison did not actively ems lge in pol
itics until 1870, being elected during the sue
ceeding year a member Of the FIRST board Of
county commissioners He held office UNI
til December 1874, when he took his
seat as a member OF congress from the
Second district of Illinois His term ia
congress was marked by an earnestness
and ability which made him one Of the
most prominent members In that body.
resolution. introduced by him, to nix the preSi-
Dental term at six years with incligibility for
reelection and making the retiring president
senator for life, drew the attention Of the coun-
try 10 him as man OF broad and radical views
His efforts In behalf OF the centennial appro-
priation bill exhibited him not only as an ener-
getic worker and ready debater but as nril-
liant crater
Mr. Harrison spent the summers Of 1874 and
1873 in Europe with his family He was elected
mayor OF Chicago in 1879 1881, 1888 and 1885
Against his own desire he was nominated for
governor OF Illinois In 1884, ana during the fall
Of that year conducted most energetic and
brilliant canvass which resulted IN cutting
down the republican majority OF s7033 en-
ioyed by Gov. Cullum, To i30O0
Mr. Harrison was married on April u, 1855,
70 Miss Sophy Preston, who came from dis
tngushed southern family His wife diving Ia
Europe in 1875 he married IN 1882 Miss Mar
guerite f. Stearns, daughter OF one Of Chi
cage Oldest and mos respected and wealthiest
citizens The second Mrs Harrison died in
1856
Mr. Harrison had received and accepted the
nomination for mayor IN 1887, but before the
campaign had fairly opened his second wife
died and bowed with grief, he with
drew and started his tour of The
globe, leaving Chicago in the hands of
Mayor Roche. His travels began July ss
1887 and ended November g. 1883 Every
thlNa ol AHtHDEtdACG IN connection WIN luem
was recorded by Mr. Harrison in his news
paper letters and his book "a Race with the
sun" Returning, he received with pop
ular ovation unique In its way, and retired to
private life. devoung himself TO literature and
business interests
Reeniering active politics in 1891, Mr.. Harri-
son was nominated for the mayoralty by his
personal friends although Dewitt G. Cregier
had been renominated by a democratic oonyen-
ton, and began canvass against Hampstead
Washburne, Elmer Washhurn and Mr. Cregier
He was defeated. and Hemps tead WRshburne
was declared mayor Of Chicago
The election OF Mr. Harrison as mayor last
spring, IN spite OF the most fierce opposition he
had ever encountered, is fresh IN the minds Of
all since his campaign was closely watched all
over the country HIS life ended IN the midst
Of what Mr. Harrison considered the browning
honor Of his career-the dignity Of the chief
magistraey OF Chicago during tne Worlds Co
lumbar exp0s ton
The announcement Of the wedding Of Miss
Annie Howard ana Carter II Harrison a.
Biloxi Miss November Is. was publicly made
few days ago, and one of the most distress
ing features OF the tragic death Of Mayor Har-
risor is the terrible grief Of the nancee
Or ten children born ~ Mr.. Harrison BY his
first wife four survive, the others having died
in infancy or in early youth: Mrs. Lima ows-
ley, the wife OF Heaton Owsley: Carter IL
Miss Sophie Harrison, all residents Of Chicago
Indicted.
Patrick Eugene Prendergast was ON
Monday indicted for murder. The
grand jury was in session, and, acting
in accord with the universal wish that
the assassin be brought TO speedy JUS
tice, it took up the case and In short
time true bill was found. At11 O'clock
Inspector John D. shea appeared be-
fore the jury, fled his information
and related briefly the circumstances
of the crime. No other witnesses we're
asked for The verdict Dof the cor
oner's jury and the written testimony
Of the witnesses examined on Sunday
morning were reviewed and true bill
was returned charging Prendergast
with the murder Of Carter II. HarrisoA-
Death of Sir john Abbott.
MONTREAL, Can, Oct 3t.-sir John