Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-03
j. p. MORGAN SHOT BY
CRANK; NOT SERIOUS

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dressed and Ford's susplclons were in no
wise aroused by the request.
Holt got into the taxlcab and began
to read a newspaper He showed no
symptoms Of nervousness and was en-
tirely sef-possessed. The distance to
East Island, the Morgan country place,
was quickly covered
When the Morgan place was reached
Holt got out Of the cab and, as he paid
his fare, he remarked to the taxicab
driver:
This is the man who is responsible
for the European war" at the same time
pointing toward the palatlal mansion
nesting among the trees.
The chauffeur believing from the mans
appearance that he was business ac-
qualntance OF the banker, thought moth
ing Of the remark and made some COM
monplace reply as he drove away.
ASKS TO SEE MORGAN.
Passing up the driveway the visitor
rang the bell, which was answered at
once by a butler.
'I wish to see Mr.. Morgan at once"
said Holt. As an after-thought, he
added, as though to insure his seeing the
banker:
ut is very important"
The servant disappeared, but after a
moment returned, saying:
'Mr Morgan regrets to say that he cam
not see you because he is very busy"
This aroused Hollis anger
Wont he see me?" he snarled, drawing
a .3s-calibre revolver from his pocket.
HE will see me. He is responsible for
this war and II has got to stop. He Is
the man who can stop It,"
The butler upon seeing the weapon gave
shout of fear and Mr.. Morgan hurried
out to ascertain the cause OF the commo-
tion.
As Mr. Morgan appeared the butler,
mastering his fear grappled with the as
sailant, who was shouting: II cannot
help It; l must see Morgan. This war
has got to stop 1t has gone too far now.
I've come here to serve my country"
DREW SECOND PISTOL.
In the scuffle the weapon was dropped.
but the would-be assassin, breaking the
others grip, drew another pistol, .s2-
calibre weapon.
Help my country" he shouted at the
fnancier, who had stopped short at the
sight which greeted his eyes.
Before Mr. Morgan could say anything
Holt began to fire. One bullet struck
Mr. Morgan in the leg iniicting a flesh
wound, and the other hit him in the side.
The fnancler retained his presence of
mind and started forward for his assail-
ant. The noise had aroused the house
hold, and servants were pouring In from
all directions. Even the housemaids took
part in overpowering the intruder.
The butler had picked up heavy brass |
coal hod, which he hurled at the assail- |
ant, striking him in the forehead and |
knocking him down.
In the meantime, Mr.. Morgan not know
into his library and collapsed in a !
chair.
While some of the servants were tele-
for the police, others were caring for the
and still others were binding
the PROSTATE assailant.
When Doctor Zabrlski arrived he made
a hasty examination and Immediately
assured the family that Morgan's wounds
we're slight and that no fears need be
'elt.
Constable Frank McCahlll arrived and
ook charge OF the prisoner. The assailant
mis- face and clothes covered with blood
rom the cut In his forehead. was In the
lall OF the Morgan home shouting at tha
assembled servants who glared back at
lin. All were armed with such weapons
ID shovels. canes, gardening articles and
nything that could be found.