The morning call., 1892-07-24

curing the past lew Gays anu tue eIoFatOI-
boy thought nothing unusual of the request.
Two minutes later the occupants of the
building and the passers-by on Fifth ave-
nue. ewere startled by three pistol-shots. fred
In rapid succession.
The man had tried TO assassinate the great
steel master. but the latter, Notwithstanding
two bnliet-wounds and four ugly gashes
from dagger, is still alive and will proba-
bly, recover.
Attempted Assassination.
Before the man came 10 Mr. Leishman,
the business partner of Mr.. Frick, had en-
tered the Office and was holding private
conference. The Office-boy noticed man
come in hurriedly from the outside and pass
through the railing, but before he could
stop him the stranger had entered the
private office. He sprang TO within about
five feet of Frick. and quickly drawing a re-
vOiver, pulled the trigger. The first car
fridge did not ex lode, but the second shot,
entering the back Of Frlck's neck, glanced
downward ana passed out below the
aTmpit.
Frick jumped to a window on Fifth ave-
nue. and tried TO open it, but could not
Berkman rushed up to him again and fired,
the ball entering the LETT side of the neck
and passing around TO a lOdgment under the
right ear. At this moment MIR. Leishman
threw himself on the assassin and struggled
to get the revolver. He clutched the barrel
auu buIEcO TIE HluLLto up do tiIt man puiitu
the trigger again, the ball entering the cell
ing.
Stabbed with Dagger.
The desperate man then drew a dagger
ard attempted 10 stab Ieishman. Frick
saw the CLEAN of the steel, and although
staggered by the shock of his wounds ami
bleeding pTofusely, Jumped between the
men and seized Berkman's arm. The latter
freed himself from Leishnsn's grasp and
plunged the dagger into Frick's right side
just above the hip, making an ugly wound
three inches long.
He made another lunge and this time the
knife struck higher up, but the point struck
& rib and glanced without infictng much
injury. Twice again was the knife thrust
at Friek, but he was merely scratched. By
this time the Office clerks and Deputy Sheriff
May entered.
The Assassin Arrested.
May had drawn his revolver and was
about to shoot BeTkman in the back when
FTick cried out: Don't XIII him. We've
got him all right. Leave him to the law"
The man broke away and tried to escape,
but was secured and taken to the station.
In five minutes half a dozen surgeons
were on hand and Friek's wounds were
quickly attended to. He was calm. had
perfect command Of his faculties and ap-
paTently was less excited than any other
person in the room. From time to time he
made suggestions, and hall an hour after
the shooting he dictated a message to An
drew Carnegie about the assault.
At his request all communication with
his residence was shut off, and his brother
in-aw was sent to inform his wife and TO
ressSure her. She had given birth to a
child ten days ago and was still confined to
her room, but though greatly distressed she
bore herself brayely.
VIII Probably Recover.
After considerable difficulty the bullet
lodged in his neck was removed and Frck
was soon resting easier. The news created
intense excitement, and kilograms poured
in on Frick from people, hIgh and low,
from various parts Of the country. At no
time did he express fear as to his condition
and after the removal of the bullet he die
tated letter to his stenographer and re-
eeiyed reports about the condition Of affairs
a. Homestead.
Frick refused all medicine until o'clock,
when he was given sedatiye and was soon
sleeping sOundIy
He was removed to his home soon after Z
o'clock, and his physician, DR.. Litchfeld,
Is confident that he will recover. although
seriously injured.
AZ midnight he was resting easilv