New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-16

Clark. When he was asked who did the shoot
ing, he said that he shot Mr.. Wyckofr and then
himself. He said he was sorry he didn't kill
himself. He had home and no address to
give. he said. but he mentioned that he was
going home He tried to rise. but the officer who
came held him Then the call was sent for an
| ambulance, which came IN about fifteen min
utes"
When Mr. wyckofr went to the clerks office
at the other end Of the corridor. passing the line
or depositors on the way. he made no sign OF
suffering and did not ask for any assistance
out Wnen ne sank TO the sofa in the ROOM with
the blood dropping from him to the floor help
ing hands were extended to him. and his head
be devised
messenger was sent Immediately to call a
sSurs12n, SIr U ous ehe ambulance arrived first, and
his assailant was also treated.
CLARK TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
Policeman John Glynn. of the West Thirtieth-
ST. police station. took charge Of Clark and ac-
companied the ambulance TO the New-York Hos
pital
The first word spoken by Mr.. Wyckof when
ne ne Jay IN the clerks office was request to Mr..
Demarest. the paying teller to inform Mrs
WyckoH. and to send foc the vice president OF
the bank, Mr. Tilford OF the firm OF Park &
Iilford the grocers. Mr. Tilford who was Just
acrJss the street came at once
MIR. WYCKOFFs ACCOUNT OF THE SHOOTING
"Mr. Wyckoff." said Mr.. Tllford to Tribune re-
porter. was conscious when arrived at the ba nix
He gave brief account of the shooting He said
that when the entered his office and de-
mapded money. his first thought was that the
stranger was a crank and that aid should be
summoned. This is terrible. NJ. Wyckoff is we'll
liked, and this assault vii. be a shock to many"
j. w. Mckinney. manager Of the Metropoliia1
opera II ouse Company. WHO appeared AZ the banS
SON aiIer the shooting. said that he found Presi-
1ent Wyckon lying in the ambulance. Mr.
Wyckon recognized me-" he continued and said
This is simply brutal have been lying here
for fifteen minutes. Why do You not take me
where can be properly treated? ! am in great
pair.'"
Mr.. Wyckoff asked for drink of water Clark
vas nnally carried ont and placed at the side OF
Mr. My,kou in the ambulance. which started
f0r the hospital Both men were conscious.
Police man J. j. Brady of the West Thirtieth-
81. station. was returning from luncheon when
he noticed the crowd that had collected in front
OF tn" bank Thinking tha: something must be
wrong and that his presence might be needed
be hurried T. the scene of the crime After he
had arrived nere he was ordered to accompany
the ambulance t. the New-York HospItal in
Flfieerth-st. between Fifth and Sixth avcs
The officer seen by a Tribune reporter some
time later at the Thirt'eth-st. station. where he
, had gone for further orders.
IN AN AMBULANCE WITH HIS AssAILANr
When asked about the awful ride he said: 1T
Of the most dreadful things that have
ever seen. 10 zee Mr WyckOn, who has always
been so kind and affable riding wourscd. with
his assailant to the hospital. was something the
IKE Of which nevc- want to see again The
man Clark. he called himself turned his head
away from his victim. but before we had gone
far, Mr.. Wyckon turned and looked at him for
some time. Then. speaking as though he was in
great pain he said. In as kind Il voice az have
ever heard. What dill You want to DO thia for? I
never did anything to you. May God forgive YOU.
that's all that ! can say
The other man was vomiting and In evident
agony. Half turning to Mr.. WyckoN he an
swered. In a stolid sort Of way. Well I'm sorry
FOR you. but I'm not sorry for myself and then
he kept silence. The whole thing made most
| g. When the ambulance reached the no ospital I
was sick myself. and I'm not a shaky sort OF man
at all
| When the two wounded men had reached the
| hospital they were taken 10 Ward l. and the as
| sailant, Clark, was placed on cot that is re-
moved from that assigned to his victim by only
! three others And there the two men Law for
| hours. for 1t $50 o'clock before Mr. Wyckon
was removed 10 the opcrating-room. Soon AZ, r.
! their arrival. the clothes Of Clark were taken
and searched. He was dressed in a throadbarc blu.
| serge coat and waistcoat. made by A. Close & Son
| Of New York; gray and black striped troi,s.rs
| white linen shirt and white stanIap collar with