The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15


seen accidents Of health or violence.
Shortly after o'clock the Mayors be-
trothed came to take a last look at the re-
mains. Miss Howard's face showed the
effect of acute suffering. She had to be sup
ported into the house by Mrs. Heaton Ows.
ley and Mrs. Carter II. Harrison, Jr. Miss
Howard spent all of the afternoon at the
house, returning again to the residence of
Mrs. Carter II. Harrison in the evening.
Sketch of His Career.
Carter Henry Harrison was born in Fayette
County, Kentucky, February 25, 1925. The
name was conspicuous in Virginia during
Colonial period. Carter H. Harrison, the
murdered mans graat-grandfather, was
brother of Benjamin Harrison, the singer OF
Declaration of Independence. and father OF
President William Henry Harrison. Robert
Carter Harrison, the grandfather of the
Mayor, settled In Kentucky In 1872.
father and grandfather were graduates or
William and Mary College.
When he was eight years old Carter Harri-
sons father died, leaving his family In com.
Portable circumstances. When he was fifteen
Carter was placed under the tuition OF Doc
tor Lewis Marshall, brother OF the Chief Jus.
tice and father of the famous KentuckiaD
orator, Thomas T. Marshall. In 1S45 he was
graduated from Yale College. He then
studied law, but did not practise. A short
time leisurely spent on his fathers farm, six
miles from Lexington, was followed by trip
to Europe in 1851, when he visited England,
Ireland and Scotland and other parts OF
Europe, and passed into Egypt, and in com,
pany with Bayard Taylor explored Syria and
Asia-Minor.
In the latter year he came to Chicago.
Real estate transactions from that time for
political ventur 9. His political life began
in 1871, when he was elected County Com
missioner. In 1872 he was nominated by tho
Democrats for Congress, and elected by
majority Of eight votes. At the time he
was nominated he was travelling with
his family in Germany, Austria, the Tyrol
and Switzerland. He at once came homo to
represent his district. but in 1875 went back,
and, after travelling through Northern Eu-
rope, ended his trip in Paris. His family
went to Germany and he came to Chicago,
only to be recalled by the death OF his wife.
While absent he was reelected to Congress,
In 1879 Mr.. Harrison's name was first sug-
gested for the Mayoralty, and in April fol-
lowing he was elected Z, the Office by a ma
jority Of over 5000. In 1881 he was reelected
by majority Of 5000. In 1888 Mr.. Harrison
was reelected by an increased majority. In
the fall Of 1884 he became candidate for
Governor of the State of Illinois, but was de-
fcated by Governor Oglesby.
In the spring Of 1885 he was reelected
Mayor Of Chicago. Again in 1898, notwith.
standing the fact that he was generally held
responsible for the Democratic defeat OF
1891. he received the regular nomination OF
that party for Mayor after memorable fight,
and was elected over s. W. Alerton.
Chicago was the theme and inspiration OF
Carter Harrisons last public address. Barely
nine hours before he died. with rugged pres
ence, eloquent fire, bright eye, and inspiring
voice, he said In his characteristic vein that
he had taken new lease Of life. and ex-
pected himself to live to see the day when
Chicago would be the biggest city in America
and the third city on the face of the globe.
He was addressing the Mayors OF cities,
assembled in Music Hall in recognition OF
American Cities day at the Exposition. Those
who had heard Mayor Harrison many times
remarked that never had he seemed more
vigorous in strength or happier in address.
With the lappels Of his coat thrown back
and with one hand in his pocket he began
his speech. He finished his warm welcome
to the visitors in these significant and char
acteristic last public words
"Chicago-that could never conceive what
it would not attempt, and has yet found
nothing that it could not achieve"
Recently Mayor Harrison became engaged
TO Miss Anna B. Howard, Of New Orleans,
daughter Of the founder OF the Louisiana
State lottery. and had he livsd two weeks
longer they would have been married.
She Isl beautiful woman, and the acknewl-
edged belle of the Crescent City. MIR. Har-
rison met Miss Howard while she was the
guest of his son. Preston Harrison, publisher
OF the Chicago Times. Although there was
a great disparity in ages, the two fell deeply
in love.
The wedding was to have been one OF
regal splendor. MIR. Harrison had chartered
a train. and intended after his term ran out
to take another trip around the world. Her
father was said to have left a fortune OF S20,-
900. 900 at his death. She inherited one-ffth
of the estate.