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 haf-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 aud 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 Ms. Window, Postmaster General James
and the rest OF the party had taken their seats
In the car. Colonel Jameson, of the Post ONCE
departn emit, who was to have charge of the
transportation or the party, was standing
at the gate leading to the cars. He heard a
shet quickly followed by another. There was
a rush to the ladies' room from whence the
sounds came. President Garfield was found
lying on the floor, having fallen to the left
Secretary Blaine came out OF the room follow
Ing man and calling Rockwell! Where is
Rockwen?" The man was seized by Officer
Kearney 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 right
side OF the nack, between the hip and kidney.
1t then passed forward, and went down into
the groin. 1t was probed for, but could not be
found. DR.. Bliss says that it is
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.
sIcRKTAy BLAINB's STATEMENT.
Secretary Blaine was not going with the
party, but came down to bid the President
Goodbye" He said: "The President and /
were walking arnin-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 number OF people who were
around shortly afterwards have some of that
blood on their person. / think 1 know the
man. thiIk bis name Is Gittau.
The Assassin and His Weapon.
The assassin is about five feet seven inches
In height, Of strong though not stout build.
The weapon he used was a revolver about
seven inches long. 1t had an ivory handle.
The caliber was very large; IT is what Is known
as California pistol 1t made very loud
report. When arrested he said: 81 did it and
want to be arrested. j am q stalwart, and Ar
thur b President now. / have letter mere
that want you to give to Gen. Sherman; 1t
win explain everything. Take me to the Dol 2
station
The Ass1Ssin's Name and Address.
Ofrcers were sent to the Police neada 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 Gitteau,
Attorney-at-Law,