Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-02
EXTRA!
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 galloping 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.
retary Hunt and Mrs. Hunt, Secretary Window
and Mrs. Window, Postmaster General James
dths 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
shetquickly followed by another. There was
rush to the ladies' room from whence the
souuas came. President Garfield was found
lJingon the floor, having fallen to the left.
Secretary Blaine came out Of the room follow
ing anar and calling Rockwell! Where is
RockTell:" The man was seized by Officer
kearny and MI. Parks the depot policeman.
The President was taken up stairs. DR.. Bliss
arrived soon afterwards. 1t was soon
discovered that both shots had taken
effect Ole struck hiIn III the right arm below
the shoulder. The other went In at the right
side ofite back, between the Zip and kidney.
Il then, passed forward. and went down into
the groE. 1t was pTobed for, but could not be
found. Dr.. Bliss says that it is
A DANGAoUs WOUND, But NOT NECESSARILY
FATAL.
. The wa-ld In the arm does not amount to
much, except being painful There Is hope for
| the President recovering, but he Is In very
Critical coalition.
| The sho0ing occurred when the President
and Secretary Blaine were walking arm
ln-arm thrTgh the ladies' room.
sEazrAY BL,1NKs STATEMENT.
Secretary Blaine was not going with the
party, but ,ane down to bid the President
"Good-nye.' he said: "The Pres,deat and
we're WakEg armin-alm towards the
! train Leai two shots and saw man run
| started afsr him, but seeing that he was
| grabbed just & he got out Of the room, came
to the Preside and found him lying on the
! floor. The f0E was covered With the Presi-
dents blood. : number OF people who were
around shortly afterwards have some Of that
blood On theli perkon. 1 think l know the
| man. thlrk lis name Is Dlttau.
The Assasin and His Weapon,
TIE assassin about fye feet seven inches
In height. OF str g though not stout build.
The weapon b used was revolver about
seven inches lgg. It had an ivory handle.
The caliber was Tery large; 1t is what is known
as california pistol. It made very loud
report. When arRsted he said: Il Gid 1t and
want to be arrests. am stalwart, an1 Ar
thur is President now. 1 have letter nere
that want you to give to G n. sherman; 1t
Will explain everything. Take me to the po. 2
station"
The Assassin's Name and Address.
officers were sent,o the Police heado uarters
by order OF thoss around the President
to get the name OF the assassin. He
very willingly wrote Ills name and address on
a sheet OF paper, as follows:
"Charles Gitteau.
Attorney-at-Lay.