The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-29
ST. PETERSBURG THROWN
 INTO FUROR Of EXCITEMENT
Assassination Is Believed to Be Result of Deep Laid Piot-Man Named LeeIo Committed the
 Awful Deed. .

for the palace at Peterho1, where he was to make his weekly report 10 the eii- peror. ., outcome of a widespread plot, the exist ence of which has been suspected for seV- eral days Numerous arrests have al ready been made, including that or the assassin, young man who is believed to be Finn, named Leglo, and who Is now in a hospital severely and perhaps fatally injured by the explosion Of his own bomb An aeeomplice of Leglo also apparently a Finn, but whose name is unknown, has been arrested. He had In his possession a bomb which he tried to throw but he was oyerpowefed by the police just in time to prevent great loss of life.
 ExpIodes With Fearful Force.
 The assassin wore a brown overcoat and a railroad officials cap. He leaned on the sidewalk just as Minister von Plehves s carriage was about to cross the canal bridge near the station. The minister was escorted by a number of detectives on bicycles and one of them jostled the as- sassin who then rushed into the road ana threw the bomb after the carriage. The missile struck the hind wheel and ex- ploded with fearful force. killing or wounding over a score of persons. Min- lster Plehve and his coachman were kill cd outright and an officer of the guard was fatally injured.
 One of the cyclist detectives arrested the assassin who endeavored to escape though wounded by splinters in the face, arm and abdomen. He made no attempt at resistance, however when seized by the. detective, and confessed his crime, but refused to give his name.
 The police immediately after the explo- sion arrested a suspicious looking indl- vidual who took refuge in a hotel opposite fha of a bomb similar to that thrown by Leglo. As soon as the police saw the bomb they scattered, but an employe of the hotel rushed up behind the accomplice and pinned his arms to his side.
 Gave Off Little Smoke.
 The explosive is believed to have been composed of pyroxylin as 1t gave off little l smoke The force of the explosion was so terrific that 1t not only broke every window within a radius of half a mile, but reduced the heavy paving stones to powder heaved up the pavement and flung a heavy piece of iron work of the carriage across the canal severing the thick mast of barge whcih fell, stun hing the captain of the barge. Everybody In the street was knocked down and more or less bruised
 When the officers of the law headed by Minister of Justice Muravieff had termi- nztedthe necessary formalities by drawing m a written report of the crime, the mangled remains of the minister of the interior were conveyed to a humble chapel adjoining the station, the windows of which miraculously escaped destruction.
 The priests and people with character istic Russian piety at once joined in solemn reuuiem The square in front Of inc station was filled with reverent crowd of peasants and laborers and the busy hum of traffic was silenced. A priest lifted up his oice and proclaimed the eternal memory of the departed servant woncoslas," while those in the congrega- lion dropped to their knees
 Service at Residence.
 A no less impressive service was con- ducted at the minister's stately residence tnls evening to which only intimate friends were invited by NJ. von PlehVe assistant M Durnovo, who is temporarily In charge of the ministry of the interior. The magnificent staircase and the re- ception room were draped in black. The body of the minister was completely cov- cred by white shroud, which concealed the ghastly mutilations. It reposed In a black and silver casket in a corner or the vast hall. surrounded by luxuriant palms. General Darmier and none-commissioned officers stood sentinel at the head Of the casket, while at It's foot were two high officials of the ministry.
 The hall and the adjoining room were crowded with distinguished personages, Including Grand Duke Alexis, the high admiral Admiral Avellane. chief of the admiralty; Prince Hilkoff. minister of railroads; Minister Von Plehves asso- eates, NJ. Wahle, M. Durnovo and M. Sevastianoff, and the members of the diplomatic corps in full force, including Spencer Eddy, American charge d'af- faires; Sir Charles Hardinge. the British ambassador and M. Bompard, the French ambassador.
 Reported to Emperor.
 Minister of Justice Murayen went to the Peterhof palace this afternoon to re- port the assassination of Minister of the interior yon Plehve to Emperor Nicholas, His majesty did not leave the palace dur ing the entire day, although he had ar- ranged to go to Cranienbaum. nineteen