Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-08-02
KING HUMBERT KILLED,
STRICKEN DOWN By THE BULLET
OF AN ASSASSIN
At HOnza, i'm the NNrth of Italy
Three Shots Fired One Went
ThrOuEh His Heart and He Died
in Few Minutes The Assassin A 4.
rested-IIis Name is Angelo Bressi
and He is from PratO, in Tuscany

Monza, Italy, July 30-King Humbert
has been assassinated.
He was shot here yesterday evening
by Angelo Brcssi and ded in a few
minutes.
Monza is a city of Northern Italy
nine miles northeast of Milan. 1t has
a population of 5000, and has been
visited a number Of times by King
Humbert.
The King has been attending a dis
tribution of prizes in connection with a
gymnastic competition. He had just
entered his carriage with his aide-de.
camp amid the cheers Of the crowd.
when he was struck by three pistol
shots fired in quick succession. One
bullet pierced his heart. He fell back
and expired in a few minutes.
The assassin was arrested and with
some difficulty, was saved from the
fury Of the populace. He gave his
name as Angelo Bressi, describing him
self as of Prato. in Tuscany.
Rome, July 30.-The news Of King
Humbert's assassfnat ton did not reach
here until after midnight. Signor Sa-
racco, the Premier. mOned meet
ing of the Cabinet and the Ministers
will start at the earliest possible mo-
ment for Monza.
The Prince of Naples, heir to the
throne, is yachting in the Levant.
Washington, July 30.-The State De
partment this afternoon received official
nOtificat tiOn of the assassination of King
Humbert from Mr.. IddingS the charge
of the United States embassy at Rome,
as follows:
King Humbert assassinated last
night (Sunday) at 10 o'clock, at MCnza,
while driving away after distributing
prizes at competitive athlete exercises.
The King was shot al three times by
an Italian and died few minutes later.
Have just received official note from
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announc-
ing the death of the King and success
sion of his son, Prince Victor Eman-
uel."
Washington, July 3O-The following
message of coincidence upon the death
of King Humbert has been sent from
this country to Italy:
Department of State,
Washington, D. c., July 80, 1900.
His Majesty, Vittorio Emanuela,
Rome:
In my name and on behalf of the
American people, offer Your Majesty
and the Italian nation sincere condo
lences in this hour of deep bereave-
ment.
(SigneO ''WILLIAM MCKINLEY"
The following message has been sent
to Baron Fava. the Italian Ambassador
to this country:
department of State,
Washington. D. c., July 80, 1900.
His Excellency, Italian Ambassador,
The Octagon, Seabright, N. j.:
THE tidings Of the Kings assassina-
ton have profoundly shocked public
sentiment. The President has tele-
graphed to His Majesty, Vittorio
Emanuel, Offering in his name and on
behalf of the American people sincere
condolences in this hour of deep be-
reavement Permit me to add the as
surance of my personal sympathy.
(Signed) JOHN HAY"
Baron Fava acknowledged the receipt
of President McKinley's telegram of
coincidence as follows:
Your telegram received and trans
mitted to my Government. am deeply
grateful for the part the President,
Your Excellency and the American peo-
pie take in our great sorrow.
(Signed) "FAVA."
Monza, July 3O.-After the shooting
of King Humbert here last night, as
soon as His Majesty's attendants could
realize what had happened, he was
placed in his carriage and driven as
rapidly as possible to the palace. He
was, however, beyond human aid.
The assassin's name is variously
given as Angelo and Gaetno Bressi. He
was born in PratO November 10, 1869,
and is a weaver by trade He comes
from America, where he had resided at
Paterson. N. J. He says he had no
accomplices, and that he committed
the crime because of his hatred of
mOnarchical institutions. He reached
Monza July 9th from Milan, where he
stayed a few days.
1t appears that when King Humbert
was wounded he exclaimed: 1T Is
nothing" The royal carriage covered
the distance between the Gymnastic
Society Clubhouse, where the crime was
committed, and the royal villa, at full
speed, requiring but three minutes. The
King expired on the way, and, although
placed on a bed, was dead when the
doctors arrived
Bressi is young, tall and swarthy. It
appears that he remained four days in
PratO and two days at Bologna, after
which he came here.
When Queen Margherita arrived at
the villa it was still hoped that the
hlnS "OUlQ survive, ana Wnon the
truth was broken to her a heart-rend-
ing scene ensued- Bursting into tears
she exclaimed: TT is the greatest
crime of the century. Humbert was
good and faithful. No person could
have loved his people more. He was
one who bore i'll Will to none"
When the Queens mother arrived
there was another affecting scene.
The assassin is strictly guarded in
lutte Indifference and took his meals
to-day without any sign Of being affect
ed by his position. A second revolver
was found On the public stand in the
gymnastic grounds.
Brussels, July 30.-A special dispatch
from Rome says:
Mgr. Angelo Di Pietro (prefect Of
the congregation of the counciD took
it upon himself to inform the Pope of
the assassination of King Humbert. He
entered the chamber Of Leo at a very
early hour. The latter was already
awake. The Cardinal cautiously first
stated that an attempt had been made
upon the life of the King, whereupon
the Pope Immediately asked if the
wound was dangerous. The preiate re-
piled, Every dangerous" but his anx-
ious air was noticed by the Pope, who
1T once OWNED the truth. His emotion
was such that he was unable to speak
for some time. When his distress had
passed he wished to leave his bed and
to celebrate mass for the repose of the
Kings soul Laker he summoned Car