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 MORTIFIED.
TWO SHOTS FIRED.
ARREST OF THE ASSASSIN.
THE CITY MORTIFIED.

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 galIoping up and down
the Avenue vast Gro 1ds OF people made their
way to the depot.
President Garfield was shot his morning at
$50 o'clock In the ladies' room of the Baltimore
and Potomac depot He had just allghted 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 Offlc;
transportation of the party, was standing
at the gate leading to the cars. BE heard q
shot quickly followed by another. There was
rush to the ladies' room from whence the
sounds came. President Garfield was found
lying on the door, having fallen to the left
Ing maj and calling ROCKWELL Where is
RoekWel?" The man was seized by Officer
KeaTney and Mr.. 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 One struck him In the right arm below
the shoulder The other went In at the hight
II then passed forward and went down Into
the groin. 1t was prooed for, but could not pe
fourd DIR. Bliss says that 1t 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 President recovering, but he is In very
critical condition.
The shooting occurred when the President
and Secretary Blaine were walking arm
in-arm through the ladies' room.
sscRETAY BLAINz'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 /
we're walking armin-arm towards the
train. i heard two shots and saw q man run
started after him, but seeing that he was
grabbed just as he got out of the room, came
to tie President and found him lying on the
floor. The floor was covered with the Presi-
dents blood. number OF people who were
around shortly afterwards have some of that
blood On their person. / think know the
man 4 fhtr L htG mama IL Ctttau
THE Assassin and His Weapon.
The assassin is about five feet seven inches
In height, Of strong though Lot stout build.
The weapon he used was a revolver about
seven inches long. It had an ivory handle.
The caliber was very large; 1t is what Is known
as q California pistol 1t made a very loud
report. When arrested he said: 81 did 1t and
want 70 be arrested. am stalwart, an1 Ar
thur Ia President now. / have letter mere
that i want you to give to Gen. Sherman; it
VIII explain everything. Take me to the DO. .
station"
The Assassin,s Name and Address.
Oficers were sent to the Police headquarters
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 Gitteau,
Attorney -at-Lsw,
Chicago, ILL.,