Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-02
ASSASSINATION!
THE PRESIDENT SHOT.
SUPPOSED TO BE FATAL
LY WOUNDED.
TWO SHOTS FIRED.
ARREST OF THE ASSASSIN.
THE CITY HORRIFIED.
TWO SHOTS FIRED.
ARREST OF THE ASSASSIN.
THE CITY HORRIFIED.

About half-past nine O'Clock this morning
the startling news rapidly spread throughout
the city that the President, who was about to
depart from the city. had been fatally shot at
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad depot.
The horrible intelligence, coming so unexpected,
but was soon proved to be too true. The
city was soon full OF excitement, and as
various officials were galloplng up and down
the Avenue, vast crowds Of people made their
way to the depot.
President Garfield was shot this morning at
$50 O'Clock in the ladies' room of the Baltimore
and Potomac depot He had just alighted from
his carriage to take the cars for the north. Sec
Rotary Hunt and Mrs. Hunt, Secretary WINDOW
and Mrs Window, Postmaster General James
and the rest Of the party had taken their seats
IN the car. Colonel Jameson, of the Post ONCE
department, who was to have charge of the
transportation Of the party, was standing
at the gate leading to the cars He heard q
shot quickly followed by another. There was
a rush to the ladies' room from whence the
sounds came. President Garfield was found
lying on the aoor, having fallen to the LEFT.
Secretary Blaine came out OF the room follow
Ing man and calling Rockwell! Where Is
Rockwel?" The man was seized by Oflcer
kearney and Mr.. Parks. the depot policeman.
The President was taken up stairs. DR.. Bliss
arrived socn afterwards. 1t was soon
discovered that both shots had taken
the shoulder. The other went In at the right
side Of the back, between the hip and kidney.
II then passed forward and went down into
the groin. II was probed for, but could not be
found. DR.. Bliss says that IL is
A DANGEROUS WOUND, BUT NOT NECESSARILY
FATAL.
The wound In the arm does not amount to
much, except being painful There is hope for
the PTesident recovering, but he Is In very
critical condition.
The shooting occurred when the President
and Secretary Blaine were walking arm
\ip-arm through the ladies' room.
sEcRErAy BLAINH's STATEMENT.
Secretary Blaine was not going with the
party, but came down to bid the President
"Good bye" He said: 1.-THE President and 1
were walking arm.in-arm towards the
train. heard two shots and saw man run
started after him, but seeing that he was
grabbed just as he got out of the room, came
10 the President and found him lying on the
floor. The floor was covered with the Pres-
dents blood. 4 number OF people who were
around shortly afterwards have some OF that
blood on their person. i think know the
man. Think his name Is Gittau
THE Assassin and His Weapon.
The assassin is about five feet seven inches
In height, OF strong though not stout bald.
The weapon he used was a revolver about
seven inches long. 1t had an ivory handle
The CALDER was very large; 1t is what Is known
as California pistol Il made a very loud
report. When arrested he said: 81 did 1t and
want to be arrested. am q stalwart, ana Ar.
thur Is President now. / have q letter mere
that want you to give to Gen. Sherman; 1t
WIN explain everything. Take me to the pol
station"
The AssAssin's Name and Address.
Oficers were sent to the Police nsadu uarters
by order Of those around the President
TO get the name OF the assassin. He
very willingly wrote his name and address on
sheet OF paper, as follows:
Charles Gitteaa,
Attorney-at-Law,