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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-30

Chicago avenue station, where he was
locked up for an hour or two. at 10
o'clock he was driven to the Harrison
residence on Ashland boulevard. and
remained there during the inquest.
Then he was taken back to the central
station, and finally lodged in the county
Jail, where he will remain until his case
is finally disposed of. Throughout the
day he maintained the same stolld de-
meanor which has characterized him all
through, except on the occasion of his
surrender to Sergeant Mcdonald at
Desplaines street station. He still sticks
to the story that he killed the mayor for
no other reason than that he was not
made corporation counsel, and insists
that he had an entire right to act as he
did. He is undoubtedly sincere in both
his story and his opinion regarding his
crime.
When taken to the Jail this afternoon
Prendergast seemed absolutely indif-
ferent to his surroundings and situa-
ton. A very complete search was made
of his clothing at the Jail, but nothing
was found excepting 81 in money.
While the formality of delivering the
prisoner to the Jail authorities was in
progress Prendergast occupied himself
in lacing up his shoes, which had been
removed for the purpose of searching
him. He was then conducted to Cel,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-30

Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson
which were brought to the bereaved
household by Miss Stevenson, daugh-
ter of the vice president. Early in the
afternoon Captain Farrell of the march
ing club of the Cook County Democracy,
called, and arrangements were made by
which the club will take part in the
funeral services. Chief Sweenie, of the
fire department. who was hurt
WHILE DISCHARGING HIS DUTY
not long ago, was another caller during
the afternoon. He was driven to the
house, in a carriage. He is YET on
crutches, and had to be carried through
the crowd to the house. The chief was
the only visitor during the afternoon
who was allowed to see Carter Harrison
Jr. to cffer his sympathy in person. A
delegation from Apollo commandery,
X. r., of which MIR. Harrison was a
member, also called during the day
Letters of sympathy to various mem
bers of the family were received from
William B. Mcclure and l.. Val
LIE Moyne, of the University club;
Charles NJ. Walker and DIR. John Bart
lett and many others. The arrange
ments for the funeral of the murdered
mayor will not be made until after the
special meeting of the city council,
which will be held at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning. 1t has, however. been
decided that the obseQuies will take
place Wednesday. The body will be
placed III vault
and the interment, which Will be pri-
vate, will occur later. Mayor Harrison's
body Will lie in state for at least day in
the city hall. The council will proba-
bly, ask that the body be taken to the
city hall tomorrow afternoon, where 1t
Will remain until the funeral, which will
probably take place there. 1t has been
decided that the active pall-bearers will
be eight police captains, who will be Sc
lected by Chief Of Police Brennan. The
honorary pall-bearers, who have been
chosen by the mayors family. will be
the following: Thomas W. Palmer, H.
n. Higlnbotham, Gen. Nelson A. Miles,
eX-Gov- Richard Oglesby, Judge Lyman
Trumbull, F. A. Winston, Gen. Fitz-
simmons. ii. j. Jones, G. K. G. Billings,
Adolph Kraus, p. D. Armour. Frank
Wenter, ex-Mayor John A. Roach, ex-
Mayor Joseph Medill, eX-Mayor Hemp
stead Washburne. Judge Francis Adams
and R. A. Waller.
At the request of Mrs. Potter Palmer,
president of the board of lady mana
gers, the reception in her honor an
nounced by the national commissioners
of the worlds fair, to be given in the
New York building Monday evening.
has been postponed indefinitely on ac-
count Of the tragic death of Mayor Har-
rison. The farewell reception of the
French commissioners has also been
postponed. The family is literally over
whelmed with copies of resolutions
adopted.
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CARTER HARRISON AND HIS BRIDE THAT WAS TO BE

II. 1t was occupied at the time by Jung
Jack Lin, the Chinaman who is under
life sentence for the murder of his
cousin, and another Chinaman named
Tom Long. awaiting trial for larceny.
The Cinnamon were transferred and
Prendergast locked up. Cell No. II is
historic cell, being the one which
contained Lingg, the anarchist, when he
committed suicide. DR.. Scudder was
also an occupant of the same cell when
he caused his own death by tax
ing morphine. While the cell
wa being examined Prendergast
| sat down on bench in the
cage. He frightened up and entered
| into a conversation with Clerk Price.
He did not, however, seem inclined to
talk about his crime. but asked to see
| the papers. Parts of the Sunday papers
were handed to him, but none of them
| contained the local news sheets. Prem
dergast quickly noticed this, and asked
| for the account of the murder. This
was handed to him, and he read down
! the column in an apparently mechanical
manner. Then he dropped the papers
| and said: 81 did my duty" repeating
the sentence several times. BE then
relapsed into silence, and would say
| nothing more. After entering the cell
he threw himself upon the bed, clasp
| ing his hands behind his head.
Clerk Price then sent to the Jail
! kitchen and ordered dinner for Prem
, dergast, as he had expressed himself to
be hungry. The regular Jail dinner
was brought to him, consisting of soup,
roast beef and vegetables. Prendergast
ate everything that was given him, and
then lit cigar and was inclined to
talk.
81 am very tired" he said, "having
! been bothered so much by so many peo-
pie today. [ feel greatly relieved, as a
| done my duty. and l think the majority
of people, when they know this, will be
on my side. shall get out clear. do
not mind the physical confinement at
all, and my mind is now clear.''
"What was your reason for killing the
mayor?" was asked.
Prendergast replied emphatically: 81
was to have had the position of corpora
tion counsel. but he played me false,
and only did right in killing him. l
did not know that l had fired three
shots at him until read it in the papers.
l was of the impression that fired two
shots at the mayor. L fired another shot
as went away to prevent any one from
following me. as l expected a large
| crowd to follow me-"
"Dld Mr.. Harrison say anything to
you when you met him in the house?"
| Prendergast replied: mo; l drew
my revolver and fired. After the first
shot Mr.. Harrison shouted Murder,
but l did not hear him say anything
else. ran away pretty quickly and
/ caught street car"
Prendergats claimed he was tired,
and declined to talk any more. Clerk
Price and Jailor Gould were sure they
had seen Prendergast before, Price
being positive that ne had been an in
mate of the jail on previous occasion,
but neither could remember just when
| he had been in Jail before.
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AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
There Will Be No Festivities To-
day as Intended.


CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-Seldom has any
thing awakened such deep sorrow
among the residents of Chicago as the
death of Mayor Harrison. His political
enemies. and he had many of them. all
had warm spot for the genial person.
allty OF the man, and his friends, whom
he numbered by thousands, fairly wor-
shipped him. The manner of his death
sileDced all things that could be said
against him, and the grief over his awful
death is almost universal in Chicago.
The most signal evidence of sorrow will
be the absence of all festivities at the
fair tomorrow. There will be great
crowd, of course, for it is the last day of
wonderful six months, but of any
thing like joyousness or the observance
OF fete day, there will be none. Di-
rector General Davis has issued these
general orders, which embody all the
features of the days observances:
"Office of the Director General,
Worlds Columbian Exposition, Ad-
mlnistratiOn Building, jackson Park
In view of the assassination of the chief
magistrate of the city of Chicago. the
ceremonies which were announced to
take place tomorroW-Monday, Oct. 80
in connection with the closing of the
Worlds Columbian exposition will be
wholly dispensed with, except that all
heretofore invited guests, and the pub
lie generally, are requested to assemble
in Festival hall at l o'clock p. M, as
originally intended. ThomaSW. Palmer,
president of the worlds Columbian
commission, will p:eside. Prayer will
be offered by Rev. DR.. John Henry Bar
rows.
appropriate resolutions. formulated
by the following joint committee. .whcih
has been appointed for the purpose.
will be submitted by President II. n.
higlnbotham; National Commissioners
Thomas ". Palmer. d. B. Penn, T. A.
B. Widener, r. d. Saunders, George ".
Massey and A. III. Mitchell; Directors
OF the Exposition II. n. Higlnbotham,
Lyman j. Gage, Edwin Walker, F. W.
Peck, Robert A. Walter and George Il.
Davis.
"All the festivities arranged for the
closing ceremonies will be omitted, with
the exception of the firing of all appro-
pirate salute and the lowering of the
United States flag at sunset. 1t is
further ordered that the flags upon all
buildings within tie grounds remain at
Hail mdSb uutll Tic ClOSlDS Ol lue eApO-
sitiOn. GEORGE r. DAVIS,
'Director-General."
1t is understood that state and foreign
commissioners will fall in with the
spirit of these orders, lower the flags
and abandon whatever of celebration
they had arranged for the occasion. 1t
is to be one day of absolute quiet in
Jackson Park-quieter even than that
of the lonely Sundays of the summer.
Besides the lowered flags, many en-
blems of mourning will appear. The
fremen and guards today were drap-
ing all the engine house and barracks,
and many, especially of the American,
exhibits will appear in similar black
trappings. Paid admissions to the fair
today were 146. sci.
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SAID IN ST. LOUIS.
The Globe-Democrat' Erudite
Comment on Lunatics.

Comment on LunaticS
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 29.-With deepest re-
gret was the news of Carter Harrison's
assassination received in st. Louis. On
all sides only sorrow for his death and
condemnation for the cowardly manner
in which il was caused were heard.
Commenting, the Globe-DeInocrat will
tomorrow say:
'Cranks and lunatlcs with murderous
propenSities have been known in all
ages of the world. There were Wilkes
Booths, GuiteauS and Prendergasts
back In the Greek and Roman period.
and Italy, England and France had them
In medieval days. They are parasites
which cling with particular and insidi-
Gus tenacity to the body of modern So
clety. The community must make more
Intelligent effort than it has hitherto
eSSayed to protect itself against these
foes of social order. These persons are
usually laughed at, because they are
considered harmless, but it should al
ways be borne In mind that lack of
mental balance, however innocent and
1nnocuous it may seem, is liable at any
time, ann without the slightest warn
ing. to take on a form and make it dam
gerOus to the community"
The Republic will say:
"Chlcago's mayor was a natural lead
er and natural politician. A Democrat
by faith, he was by instinct an autocrat
and arlstocrat. like most successful
commanders. There is no protection
against the crank who has murder in
his heart. European armies and police
have not protected monarchs. 1t is very
seldom that public man is in danger
among US. but the possibility will al
ways be present as long as there are
weak minds and inflammable passions
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AT HIS LATE HOME.
Hundreds Call to Offer Their Con-
dOlenCeS

Hundreds Call to Offer Their Con-
dolences.
CHICAGO, Oct. 29.-The family resi-
mayor, was thronged with sorrowing
friends all day. There was crush of
carriages and people before the house
and for blocks in all directions during
the afternoon. Sorrow was ex-
pressed with sincerity on all sides.
The sidewalks were impossible,
Six policemen kept the crowd moving
on. and two more officers were stationed
before Il. main entrance of the house
to prevent its being OVercrowded with
visitors. Granville w. Browning, an
intimate friend of the family, assisted
by Mr.. Fulton, of the Times, Fitzhugh
Harrison, relative, and several others,
received all callers who came during
the afternoon and evening. The men,
bers Of the family were denied to all
but the most intimate friends. All of
them bore UP bravely under the terrible
affliction, the real significance of which
could hardly be realized by them. Miss
Howard,
THE LATE MAYORS FIANCEE,
although prostrated by the shock, rest
ed quietly during the day in the apart
ment to which she had been taken when
the true nature of the terrible event had
been revealed to her. kilograms and
letters OF sympathy in great numbers
were received during the day from pub
lie and private friends of the late mayor
in various parts of the country, as well
as in Chicago. Many prominentspoliti-
clans; who were of the same politi-
cal faith as Mr.. Harrison, and many of
those who had been his political oppo-
nents called at the house in person to
offer their condolences. Among the
first cards to be received were those of
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GOING TO CHICAGO.
a Brother of Miss Howard Will
Take Her South.

rake Her South.
New ORLEANS, Oct, 29.--Frank and
Harry Howard, the brothers of Miss
Annie Howard, she affjanced bride of
Mayor Harrison, both left the city this
morning. The programme was decided
upon after they made their hasty exit
from the French opera house, where they
were attending the performance
when the news was received
here, which made the II fear for
the effect upon their beloved
relative, who was on visit to the wife
of Carter Harrison Jr., at Chicago.
Harry has lovely residence up ON ST.
Charles avenue, where he was COM
Frank resides in regal style at the ele-
CANT brown-stone mansion which was
his fathers home adjoining the city
hall in the very heart of the city. Many
came with the kindest motives to make
inquiries and offer consolation, but as
midnight was approaching and there was
no cessation to the visits MIR. Howard,
in order to secure few hours rest,
was compelled to place watchman at
the door to prevent his being further
disturbed. This morning Frank How
ard took the train for Chicago to join
his sister and bring her South as soon
as possible, as the effect of the shock
upon her not too robust health is greatly
feared. Harry Howard took an early
train for Biloxi, where his mother has
been spending the summer.
Charles r. Howard the fornfIar IF
the Howard fortune, early took fancy
to Biloxi, and his influence aided in
making it one of the most prosperous
and popular of the over-the-la resorts.
The old Howard house, where Mrs.
Charles T. Howard and Frank and his
family live for several months each
year, is one of the finest palaces on the
east coast, with substantial house,
magnificent grounds. lawns, garden,
orchard, observation tower, which could
we'll serve as lighthouse, with a fleet
of boats and every other comfort and
convenience imaginable. Alongside of
the grounds is the pretty little church,
of which the Aowards are the principal
patrons, and it is on account of the
great interest the family has always
taken in the Episcopal edlfce that
was decided that the nuptials be
celebrated there. A few hun
dred feet away, with half
dozen small residences between. is the
mansion which Harry Howard and his
family occupy. The situation of the
Howard homes and the church would
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-30
CHICAGO COMMENT.
Views of the Papers of Mr.. Harri-
sons Home City.


sons Home City.
CHICAGO. Oct. 29.-The Chicago pa
pers will tomorrow print. editorials on
the tragedy. They will be in part as
follows:
Record-Mayor of Chicago for four
consecutive terms, and elected for a
fifth time to that office at the close of
four years of private lie, Carter Har-
rison when he died was the most widely
known Chicagoan. Stephen A. Doug
las and John A. Logan had far higher
fame, but not as Chicagoans. John
Wentworth was personally known to a
larger proportion of the citizens of Chi
cagO, but his fame was linked to that of
the sprawling Western town of that
day. Carter Harrison stood as the repre-
sentative citizen of the second city of the
continent, the builder of the greatest
of worlds eXpositions. He made
business of politics and knew his busi-
ness. The moral side of his admins
tration was always disappointing to the
best public sentiment. Yet in times
when disorder threatened, as during the
recent riotous lake front demonstra-
tiOns, he was feBrless on the side of
order. Carter Harrison, as mayor of
the city during eight momentous years,
duu oulluS luO CApOoltlOn pcIlOu. udu
no small part in the history of Chicago,
which now sincerely mourns for him.
Times-The town has not yet recov-
cred from the shock of the awful and
unprovoked murder of its chief magis-
trate. 1t is clear that the assassin was
unknown to the man ruthlessIy made
his victim. and he had no cause of griey
aDce whatever save as 1t existed in his
disordered fancy But the deed he
wrought was of fearful moment, and it
must be the care of the law that never
again shall he be so placed that his
deranged intellect shall prompt him to
further awful crimes possible of COM
mission. The appreciation which Mayor
Harrison so long sought-for he loved
the good will and the good voice of all
his fellow men-is his beyond any
dream that he might have cherished of
what name it would be possible for him
to leave behind.
Inter Ocean-All Chicago now mourns
the terrible taking off of It's mayor. as
ali the United States once mourned the
assassination of its president. At such
a time as this. and in the presence of
crime SO appalling, political differences
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-30
BENJAMIN HARRISON TALKS.
The Ex-President Horrified at the
Awful Deed.

Awful Deed.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 29.-Ex-Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison was seen to-
night at his residence, and asked for an
preston relative to the tragedy in which
eX-Mayor Carter Harrison was the un-
fortunate victim. Gen. Harrison was
somewhat depressed In spirits, the
death doubtless recalling his own
domestic sorrOw-the demise of his wife.
In answer to request for an expression
of opinion he said:
"What can say? The assassination
of Mayor Harrison was a tragic, and a
most sad and distressing affair. 1t was
cowardly and an unprovOked assault
upon man in an official position. We,
my daughter and myself, have tele-
graphed our sympathies and coincidence
to Mrs. Owsley, and l do not think we
can express. ourselves more. The grief
which has been brought into the fam
lily. especially at this period, is, indeed,
pitiable. 1 do not see that anything
more than this can be said"
"Will you attend the funeral?'
81 hardly think | will be able to do
this. Perhaps, however, my plans can
be so arranged as to permit JhiS.''
"What was the relation between
yourself and the dead mayor?'
"Well, can hardly say. We were
distant relatives. | have never been
much of student of genealogy. Mr..
Harrison bore the family name. The
Carriers and HarriSOnS intermarried in
Virginia in olden times. | have several
relatives closer than Mr.. Harrison that
bear the name of Carter. do not be-
lieve that ever knew tie exact rela-
tionship.''
what do you think Of the effect of
the killing as regards menin prominent
public positions?'
This affair lends additional perils to
prominent public characters, especially
at this time. There is always risk
that public officer runs, but with thu
conditions of the country as they are
the risk has been increased. When in
Washington l frequently had the mat
ter in mind and had some discussions
upon 1t. A public officer, however,
must discharge the duties of his Office.
All men must have the free open air and
the outside world to transact their buSi-
ness liz. They cannot be cOoped up be-
cause of the fact that are the high
est executive officer in the country or in
the city. | felt, rather than sacrifice
this, would suffer to be killed. There
are cranks and class of people craZed
on certain subjects who are ever ready
for some mischief such as has been wit
messed in the death of Mayor Harrison"
DO you think the man was insane?"
1T is not proper that | should say
anything as to this, but the fact that he
gave himself up to the police indicates
that he realized that he had committed
crime of some magnitude"
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THE NEWS AT FRISCO.
1t Is Received With a Great Deal
of Excitement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29.-The an
nouncement of Carter Harrison's assas-
sination caused the greatest excitement
here. The Associated Press announced
the tragedy at $50 p. m, our time, and
vast excited crowds gathered at the bull
letin boards all over the city. Extra
editions of evening papers were in great
demand until after the closing of the
theaters. Expressions of regret and
loud denunciatlons of crank murderers
were heard everywhere. The Chron-
icle this morning says editorially:
''The assassination of Mayor Carter
Harrison. of Chicago, is crime
that will appall law-abIding Americads
The man who committed the act must
be classed among irresponsible cranks
The most dangerous element today in
this country Is composed of crack
Drained men who are cunning enough
to know that they can generally evade
the penalty of any crime by the specious
plea of insanity. The shooting down of
Continued on Fifth Page.
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are forgotten and universal impulse is
to see only the common loss and grief.
Mr.. Harrison's death, under ordinary
circumstances even, would occasion pro-
found and widespread sorrow, but. fall
ing as he did at the hands of an assassin,
the tragedy has stirred the heart OF our
whole people with deep and poignant
sorrow. Personally he was very popu-
lar, however high the waves of party
might dash.
Freie Presse Like stunning peal of
thunder, right amidst the Joy over the
splendid success and termination of the
worlds fair, came to the people of Chi
cago the news of the assassination of
Mayor Harrison. All minds who were
triumphant and full of joy are now
hlled with sorrow, terror and grief.
Public opinion differs as to which of
ms many qualities and peculiarities
Carter Harrison had to thank for his
popularity. That he possessed it there
was never any doubt.
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have permitted of magnificent scheme
of decoration and Ornamentation, which
would have been taken full advantage
Of. The arrangements had been made
for wedding which would have been
in keeping with the standing of those
concerned, and the gifts would have
been kingly in worth.
The society of the city was making
many preparations for the event, and it
was the intention to run special train
for the invited guests from New Orleans
ia Biloxi, leaving here at 80 in the aft
ernoon, making the run in about two
hours, and giving ample time to attend
the wedding ceremony at Z o'clock. The
bridal couple were to have left Biloxi
soon after the wedding, going direct
to Chicago on special train. Mrs.
Howard was in Biloxi, although the
rest of the family had already removed
to New Orleans for the winter, person
ally supervising the arrangements
for the wedding OF the daughter
who had been her constant companion
from the time of Mr.. Howard's death.
Her heart was in each little detail,
oiNA uuuCA hC1 lOfillS COiiCCl ClisGllO pICp-
arations had grown into completeness.
The brerking of the sad news was an
extremely delicate task, and Harry
Howard fastened to the house before
the morning papers could arrive with
the full story of the tragedy.
The task was soon accomplished,
and the benevolent lady found re-
lief in tears. Her anxiety was
naturally for her daughter, and
it was with difficulty that she$could
be restrained from fastening to Chi
cago. She only consented to remain
upon the assurance that Frank had
already started for the scene. and would
soon return with Miss Annie. to resign
her to the motherly arms, the touch of
which would be the truest consolation
and the gentlest support in the hour of
bereavement.