Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-25
OIuIeIy aHOVe suspIcIOn.
Detailed story Of the Tragedy.

''pty W hho Ahakeuys
LYONS. June 25. The president was
visiting Lyons ia connection with the in-
ternational exhibition. Upon his arrival
here, he was rendered reception at the
prefecture. after which he Waited the ex-
hibitIon He sfterward proceeded to the
Palsis de Commerce, where banquet
was given IN his honor.
At 0I25 o'clock last night President Oar.
not started for the theater, where gala
performance was TO be given because OF
his presence ia the city. Several car
riages were In the procession, the first
one being occupied by the president Mr..
Carnot's carriage was driven slowly along
In front OF the Palais OF Commerce, and
then turned into Rue dc la Republique.
When half down the street, which was
lined with enthusiastic crowds OF people
who were loudly cheering, "a man rushed
out Of the crowd and sprang upon the
step Of the presidents landau.
just at this moment, NJ. Carnot was
waving his right hand and saluting with
his hat In his left hand In response to the
ovation that was being given to him by
the crowd.
The people close to the carriage saw
that the man standing on the step had a
knife In his hand. BY the glare of the
electric lights, they saw the bright blade
CLEAN in the air as the assassin's arm de-
scended. and then President Carnot was
seen 20 fall back in his seat, his face
deathly pale.
speedy Capture OF the Assassin.
NJ. Rivaud. who was seated by Mr. Car
not, immediately struck the assassin a
blow full in the face aud knocked him
from the step. Instantly cries of lie
president est assassine," "Mort Ia assas-
sin," were heard on every side. and the
crowd In the vicinity OF the garbage
swelled to enormous proportions, every
member Of It seemingly intent upon kill
Ing the assassin. His life would have
then and there paid the forfeit OF his
crime had II not been for several sergeant Is
de Vile. who seized him and attempted to
draw him away from his captors
The efforts of the sergeants availed
nothing. beyond saving the man from In.
slant death. Blows were aimed at his
face and head over the shoulders of the
police, and many landed fairly. At last
the police succeede ed In driving the howl.
ing mob back foot or 80 from their pris.
oner
In the meantime mounted guards were
sent to the aid Of the policemen, who
were still struggling to preserve the life
of the assassin. With drawn sabres In
their hands, the guards rode down into
the swirling crowd, needless OF whom
their horses trampled upon.
The crowd slowly gave way before the
horses, and at last the center of the crowd
was reached. Then a Gordon was formed
around the 10 almost exhausted police
men end their captive, and the march to
the police station began.
Even thus surrounded the prisoner was
not safe, for men in the crowd made
frantic sndeavors TO reach him. The
guards rspelled those attacks with the
fat sides Of their swords. while at the
same time keeping watchful eyes upon
the mob to prevent the prisoner from
being shot. Maledictions were hurled
upon the captive, and never before has
such a wild Indignation against human
being been seen in this city.
A Great Sensation.
The receipt of the news of the assas-
sination caused great sensation at the
Grand theater, which was filled to the
walls by the elite Of Lyons. All were
awaiting with impatiencs the arrival OF
the president, and all were unable 10 un.
derstand the delay. Suddenly a man en-.
tered the theater, crying at the top Of bis
voicet "The president has been assas
sinated"