The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-04
VOL. 20 mo. AZ
snrreror Rsa,,Ie Shot.

NAV YORK, Nov. 1.-The surveyor of
the port of New York, Beattie, was shot
about noon to-day in his Office at the Gus
tom house by discharged inspector who
fred i've or six shots Surveyor Beattle
is wounded III two PLACES Oas OF the
bullets, IL is said, entered the groin de
Is still in the custom house and The attend
ants state that his condition Is not con-
sidered serious. The inspector who fred
the shots is named BierD, ana was ols-
charged last week.
The surveyors WOuld-ee assassin IL
Lewis RIeral, man who gained some
distinction in the war OF lac
rebellion. He was for about dozen
years attached to the custom house.
About q week ago the surveyor dismissed
him from lVice IL being poven that he
was In the habit of exacting money from
Door emigTantE At Castle Garden where
he was lately stationed. The speclnc
charge on which he Was removed was
compelling an emiREsnf 10 pay % ouIy
ON q sewing machine. He came TO the
office about noon to-day and gained an
entrance 10 the surveyors private Gftice
in the back Of the building fronting on
South William street. At 1920 O'Clock
reports of pistol shots were heard by
Private Secretary Louis Nichols and Ex-
Aminer Thomas Hyatt. the discharged
inspector rushed instantly out
OF the private 1hise, pistol
in hand, and ron through
the corridor 20 an exit into Hanover
street. A man attempted to stop him
and he yelled III you touch me III kill
you." The man stepped back and
Bieral ran along to Beaver street into
which he turneu and ran 70 Cotton eX-
change. A number OF citizens followed
In pursuit. Finding escape impossible
the man turned and ran into the ARMS OF
R,EsE vryiEb
fear and seemed TO anticipate that his
pursuers would harm him. He said to
policeman, 1EFor God sake arrest Eae."
He was taken to the old slip station
house and locked up. He described him
self as being seventy years old and mar
ried, living at $50 Sixth avenue. he salu
he was q native of BTszl. Meanwhile
his victim was being cared for. News OF
the shoe, ling. greatly exaggerated, spreSd
rapidly. A large squad of police mad all
they could do 10 keep the corridors clear
A number of physicians appeared TO
render aid to the wounded man. The
surgeon attached to the custom house
WAS promptly on hand and sitter an
examination, concluded the wound was
not of dangerous character. One bull
let passed through the palm OF his right
hand and the second penetrated his right
thigh. So far as hurried examination
could disclose, the bullet took down.
ward course and lodged In the muscles
Of the upper part Of the leg. Surveyor
Beattie remained conscious aud endured
the pain with great fortitude. he spoke
calmly to those admitted to the room and
made close inquiries OF his medical at
tendant as to the nature of his injuries.
The fact that he was not morGaily wound
ed snd had not received five bullets, as
was at first reporte-, was speedily COM
municated by the surgeon TO the crowd
in waiting and relieved their anxiety
in q marked manner.
BierAl was born in Valparaiso in 1914
and came to this country when fourteen
years of age, when twenty five years OF
age he enlisted on the frigate COLUMBIA
for a three years cruise around the
world during which he assisted In burn
ing three Chinese towns for firing on
american ships. He next epec-
ulated in horses at winch he
accumulated considerable money
and in 1S49 he went TO California where
he added to his wealth. He met Jno.
MorriseY. Brete Hart and others there
He was Q friend Of Bill Poole who was
shot. He served in the frat California
regiment in the war Of the rebellion and
at the battle of Balls Bluff rescued
Col. Bakers body and killed the
slayer. For this nc WAS given medal
and a pension e $50 \ north. He had
been in the CUSTOM Hu' IS w U.y I've
years, receiving his first appointment
through Gen. Hancock ana Gen. Siokles.