Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1889 — Didn't Intend to Hurt Him. [ARTICLE]

Didn't Intend to Hurt Him.

As President Carnot was leaving the palace of the Elysee to attend the centennial oelebration at Versailles, Sunday, a stranger drew a pistol, and, pointing dirustly at him, fired. The man was immediately seized, and a rash was made toward the President to discover the extent of his injuries. M. Carnot quickly assured the crqwd that he was not hurt, and the excitement was over. The man who did the shoot ing gave his name as Perrin and his occupation as a marine store keeper. He stated that he had no desire to kill the President, and showed the truth of his assertion by proving that he had fired a blank cartridge.