It was ascertaiaed the guilty person is
a man and the missile was a large piece
of hard ginger bread. When Gladstone
arrived at the club, two doctors were im
mediately summoned. They made a
careful examination and found the in
jured eye considerably inflamed. In spite
of the disturbing incident, Gladstone
made a spirited speech, which was ap
plauded throughout, and at its close the
speaker received an ovation.
In the course of his remarks Gladstone
said there was no doubt in his mind that
the person who wounded him did so from
malice. He said the opponents of the
liberals were fighting them with weapons
of intimidation, the invention of religious
bigotry. He added: “For the first time
in our history the prime minister was a
firebrand in the land.” When he fin
ished speaking he found his eye had be
come very painful and tender. Gladstone
at once repaired to the office of an oculist
and placed himself in his hands for treat
ment.
The oculist stated there was a large
abrasion at the corner of the eye extend
ing to the edge of the pupil. He says
the greatest care will be necessary to pre
vent serious and permanent injury to the
organ. The wound on Gladstone’s nose
bled freely. The woman who threw the
missile was recognized as the wife of an
artisan. She has not yet been arrested,
but the police are on her trail, and expect
soon to have her in custody.
Honored by the Queen.
London, June 25. —When Buffalo
Bill’s troupe arrived at Windsor today
they were greeted by a great crowd.
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