Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

hours akb Ah' h'N l"f'iN VI Nh' NlAl
blazoned forth In all the pomp of
headline type The Proudest Day In
BuGalo's History"
Tonight, in sackcloth and ashes, in
sombre type. surrounded by gruesome
borders OF black, the same ncwspa-
pcrs are telling in funeral tones TO a
Mortified r"pulace the deplorable de-
tails OF "Thc Blacklist Day In The
History or Buffalo"
President Mckinley, the idol Of the
American people, the nations chief
executive and the city's honored
guest. lies PROSTATE. suffering pangs
inflicted 10y the bullet OF a cowardly
assassin while his life hangs In the
balance.
Out on Delaware avenue. at the
horne 81 John @. Milburn. prcsidcnt
of the Pan-Amcrican exposition. with
fearful face aud heart torn by con
ficung hopes and fears. sits the faith
ful wife. whose devotion Is known to
all the nation.
IL was few moments after p. m,
while President Mckinley was hold.
ing a public reception in the great
Temple % Music on the Pan-American
grounds. that the cowardly attack
was made. with what success time
alone can tell.
Standing in the midst OF crowds num-
bcring thousands. surrounded by ev-
cry evidence OF good will, pressed by
a motley hrong Of people. showcrcd
with expressions OF love and loyalty,
Destroyed 10y multitudes, all eager TO
clasp his hands-amid these surround
iugs, and with cvcr-rccurring piaudits
81 an army OF sightseers ringing in
his ears. the blow OF the assassia fell.
and In an instant pleasure gave way
go pain. admiration TO agony, folly
turned 10 fury and pandemonium fol-
lowed.
Tonight n AurginR. swaying. eager
multitude throngS the city's main
thoroughfarcs. choking the streets in
front OF the principal newspapers,
scanning the bulletins with anxious
eyes and grooming or cheering In turn
at each succeeding announcement, as
the nature OF the message sinks or
buoys their hopes.
Down at police headquarters. sur
rounded by stern faces, inquisitors OF
the law, Is n medium-Sizsd man OF
commonplace appearance. with his
fixed gaze directed on the floor. who
presses his lips firmly together and
listens with an air o; assumed indif-
ference 60 the persistent stream Of
questions. arguments, objurgations,
and admonitionS with which his cap
tors seek to induce or compel him TO
talk.
II was just after the daily organ re-
ol'nl in the splendid Temple OF Music
that ,hc dastardly attempt was made.
Planned with all the diabolical in
ccuuty and hnesse OF which anarchy
or nihilsm is capable, the would-be
assassin carried out the work without
hitch, and should his designs fail
and the president survive, only TO Di-
vine providence can be attributed that
benencent result,
The president, though well guarded
los United States secret service de-
tcctiyes, was fully exposed TO such an
attack as occurred. lie stood at the
edge OF the raised dais upon which
stands the great pipe organ at the
east side OF the magnificent structure
Throngs of people crowded in ct tho
various entrances 20 gaze upon their
chief executive, perchancc 20 clasp his
hand, and then fight their way out in
the good natured mob that every min
ute swelled and multiplied at the
points of ingress and egress to the
building.
The president was in cheerful
mood, and was enjoying to the full
the hearty evidence of good will which
everywhere met his gaze. Upon his
right stood John q. Milburn, OF Buff
falo, president OF the Pan-American
exposition, chatting with the presi-
dent, and introducing TO him persons
of especial note who approached.
Upon the presidents left stood Mr..
Cortelyou.