Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-09-12

val at the Milburn home he bad tele-
phonic communication Herewith cut of
as there had been several calls. and he
decided on this as the visest course 10
pursne, lest Mrs. Mckinley. hearing the
continual ringing Of the bell, might in
quire what it meant.
While the light Of day continued Mrs.
Mckinley continued her croche,ing,
keeping to her room. When it became
dark she began to feel anxious concern
ing the President.
81 wonder why he does not Gomez
she asked one OF her nieces. There was
no clock in Mrs. McKinley's room and
when il was O'Clock she had no idea II
was so late and then it was che began 10
feel anxious concerning her husband,
for IL was time for him 20 return 10 the
Milburn house.
Al 7 O'Clock DR.. RiIey arrived at the
Milburn residence. lie had been driven
hurriedly down Delaware avenue in an
open carriage. As he came up Mr.. Bn-
chanan wss out on the lawn converting
with a reporter.
"Do you know" said Mr.. Buchanan,
81 had a sort OF premonition Of this.
Since early morning had been extreme
ly nervous aud feared that something
might 20 wrong Our trip to the falls
was unevenlful, but what an awful sad
ending TO our day"
At7:2J OF lock DR.. Rxey came out Of
the house accompanied by Webb Hayes,
a son OF ex President Hayes, who is a
friend OF President Mckinley. They en-
tered a carriage and returned TO the Ex-
position Hospital.
After DR.. Rixey had gone Mr.. Buchan-
an said that the doctor had broken tue
news in a most gentle manner to Mrs.
Mckinley. He said she stood it bravely,
though mnch affected II it was posi-
Bile TO bring him to her she wanted it
done. DR.. Rixey assured her that the
President could he no ri I Y b safe y
from the Exposilion grounds, and when
he left Mr.. Mlbnrn's il was to compltt te
all arrangements ior the removal OF the
President. A big force Of patrolmen was
assigned to the MIlburn residence.
At 1880 Secretary Wilson and Mrs
Wilson called and were admitted TO the
Milburn residence.
II was learned 10 nigh, from an au hor-
tative source that the greatest precau-
ton had been taken to guard against II e
possibility Of any such occurrance az
transpired today. Not only were the
services Of the local police and leclivr
forces employed 10 the III lest extent,
but specially de allied men had accom-
panied the Presidential party in all ils
travels since Inauguration day, and IN
addition to this, the extra precauIion
was taken upon the occasion Of the Presi-
dents visit TO the Exposition OF having
him guarded by secret service men Of
long experience and proved ability.
In fact, to such an extent has this mat
ter Of the Presidents personal safety
been carried by those responsible for his
welfare that il has given rice to some
criticism. Upon his visit TO the Exposi-
tion, it was felt by those surrounding
him that the President was liable 10
greater chances Of danger than is usual,
even upon his travels, owing to the great
crowds, the diversified character Of the
people assembled, and the necessity o
direct contact with the crowds. Fol-
those reasons the strict precautions
above mentioned we're resorted to.
The President himself has always been
averse to any such protection, and the
sight Of officers OF the law constantly
near his person has been distasteful. He
has always instructed that in all his Wis
its to various cities there should be al
least one public reception, where be
could be brought face to face with tn,
public, and give those who desired it the
privilege of personal meeting.
From bystander who witnessed the
attempt on the Presidents life, this de
claratlon was given to the Associated
Press
when the man fired the shots, Pres
dent Mckinley stepped back a step anC
quvered slightly Secretary Cortelyou
President Milburn and Detective Foster
sprang to his aid, while Detective Ire
land and James b. Parker threw his as
sailant to the floor, hurled themselves
upon him aud attempted to disarm him
Their prisoner struggled desperately
and wrenching his arm free, attempted
once more to fire at the President. The
revolver, however, was struck from hi,
hand, dying several feet away.
President Mckinley himself pluckec
from his side the bullet which had struck
the breast bone and glanced, lodging il
the skin, at the same time saying to tn,
detective: Foster, believe there is an
other bullet in there
shortly aiterward he said: Do moi
exaggerate this to Mrs. Mckinley
The President displayed the Creates
iortitude, and until the time saw hiu
carried from the building his coolnes,
and courage were wonderful"
Long after midnight crowds were walk