Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

A. bis reonest All communication With
his residence was shut of, and bis bro
ther-in-iaw was sent to inform his wire OF
his illness and 10 roassure her. she be-
came the mother OF Q son ten days ago,
and ia still confined TO her room. She was
greatly distressed, but bore herself braveiy
when told that there was no apparent
danger She sent her sister. Miss Childs,
10 the Office with instructions 10 return at
once and inform her Of MIR. Tricks actual
condition.
THE BULIxT REMOVED.
In tho meanwhile Mr.. Frick was re-
moved to the back office, where the ply
sicIans made careful examination. and st
4P. NJ. tho bullet was removed. and the
wounded man was resting easily.
At no time did he believe he was fatally
injured, and, after the removal of the
bullet, sert for his stenographers, die
tated letters. and asked his chiefs about
the condition of affairs at Homestead and
Duquesne.
THE WOUNDED MANS CONDITION FAVORABLE.
Guards were placed at the doors at 2:15
Z. NJ. and admittsnce was refused 10 all
but officials of the company and immediate
relatives and friends. Mr. Frick refused
all medicine until o'clock, when he was
given a sedatiye and was soon sleeping
soundly. No one was permitted to see
him for an hour before his removal TO
his home. which took place. shortly
after Z O'Clock. DIR. lhtchfield felt
confident that Mr.. Frlck would recover,
although a seriously injured man, who had
made marvellous escape from instant
death. HIS physicians announced On hls
arrival at his home, IN the Fast End, that
be stood the trip well and showed no bad
effects from it. At II o'clock he was re-
ported as resting easily and the doctors
regarded his condition as favorable.
POPULAR INDIGNATION.
The news of the attempted assassination
spread like wildfre, and IN i've minutes
after the shooting Fifth avenue from Mar
ket to Wood streets was black with people
and the greatest indignation was expressed
ut the cowardly deed. When the follow
was brought out Of the building by police
officers to be taken TO the Central
Station cries of "Shoot him nowl"
were heard. Some growled Let him
have what no gave Frick." while
better element stepped forward and
helped to keep the assassin from mob vio-
lence. A large crowd followed the patrol
wagon containing the prisoner TO the
Central Police-Station, and when thelock:
up was reached the police were compelled
to shut the gates to the yard 10 keep out
the people. The prisoner was pale and so
much exhausted from excitement that he
could pot answer the usual questions for
several minutes. lie was taken back 10
the rear aud Inspector Mckelvey put him
into cell.
THB pRIsoSER's STORY.
When the prisoner recovered sufficiently
I 20 answer questions. he gave his name as
Alexander Burkmau, aged 26, residence
/ Forty-second street, New York CITY; oc-
/ cupation. compositor on New York pa
| per, which he refused TO name.
How long have you been in Pitts
/ burg z" asked Inspector McKelvey.
II came on Thursday and have been
I staying at the Merchants Hotel, on Water
1 street"
! Before Inspector McKelvey issued an or
/ der TO exclude all persons from the police
/ station except the officials who were
needed, Burkman was asked by an Asso-
| ciated Press reporter. Did you know MIR.
| Frlek 20
The prisoner replied, I'VE all know Mr..
When asked to tell why he attempted
! the murder Burkman responded, That
| is a queer question to ask. You know
| why"
Just then Inspector McKelvey had the
room cleared TO allay the excitement, and
refused TO allow any one to enter or TO talk
/ 70 the prisoner. The prisoner said he was
q Russian jew. and bad been IN this coun-
| tor some years.
PREPARED TO KILL MN.
After the crowd had dispersed the pri-
souer was searched, but beyond few 49,
| calibre cartridges, some pieces of candy,
I and n nickel-plated watch. nothing was
| found on his person. That he was pre-
pared 10 end his own life however, was
! developed later. At O'clock, the prisoner
| In charge of Superintendent 0Mara,
! Inspector McKievey, and Detectives Shore
and Coulson. was taken TO the gymnasium
IN the station-Yard to be photographed.
| Seated IN o CHAIR, the only action OF the
v0nng man that indicated any nervous
| ness was peculiar movement Of the Jaws.
| Ibis aroused the suspicion OF Police
| Surgeon Meyers, who afterwards made q
search and found "a small shell IN the
| prisoners mouth. The desperate man
| refused TO open his mouth, and u
| was necessary TO choke him TIL
| be was black in the face before
| no would give the shell up. IL was taken
to the establishment OF Arthur Kirk u
! Sons, where II was pronounced TO be dy-
Mantle cartridge OF the same kind used by
| Iingg, tho Chicago Anarchist, to XIII
| himself. il was considered miracle that
| Burkman was not blown up.
| Burkman IS still in the Central Station
! tonight. All attempts TO interview him
! have been unaYailing. A charge OF felo-
| Nous assault and battery was preferred
against him by Superintendont-ot-Po
| y Nara, ana ue VIII uo SVht " J"iA fOi .Iihi
I in the morning. The police authorities
| say boil will be refused If 1t should be OF
| feTed.
REC5GNIZED As AN ANARCHIST.
| On his way TO the Central Station several
persons said they recognized him 20 be
! member of the Anarchist Circle OF Allie
/ ghany, which has recently been addressed
/ 6y John Most, until he was driven from
! tbenorthside city oy the police authorities.
1 .Ir,r1b lodi in
| CITY some time. lie called at CaTnegle's
| Office on Thursday and asked for Mr.. Bos-
worth, an employee, but the latter was
| ont at the time. ON Friday he called
AGAIN. and inquired tor Mr.. Prick but he
/ was also absent. This morning. he re
/ turned at 10 o'clock and handed
| his card to Harry Hockley, the ONCE
| bow. who took it in to Mr.. trick.
| ON tho card was written, "A; Burk-
man, agent New York Employment
| COMPANY" Mr.. Frick said he would see
/ HIM in few minutes. Burkman appeared
! nervous, and after standing around Tor
| short time suddenly wheeled about ana
went out. He was seen lounging about
| the street door during the day, and he cyl
| IDENTITY intended to make his attack as Mr..
| Frlck was entering the building.
ME. PRICK ALWAYS APPBoAcHABLE.
Mr. Frlck is at all times one of the most
apprOachaOle ueu III tno OA,S, CIV 9iuct
| the recent labor troubles he has not
| changed IN the slightest degree in TINS re-
suect, He seldom refuses an audience 10
any one and never declines to see visitor
who has any business 10 transact
| with him, nc matter how small
a matter it may be. Mr.. Frick
! has never had guards to protect his per-
| son. as was at one time enormously stated,
/ and he goes TO and from his Office and resi-
| deuee at all times unaccompsmed oy any
rro,ective force. At No. AZ Fifth avenue.
where his Offices are situated, no precau-
tions had been taken against such an oc-
| cufrence as that OF to-day.
NEW Works REPORT.
| Ths WouIa-Be Assassin Probably IN
Anarchist Agent.
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