Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-06-09
The ROYAL Wedding
KING OF SPAIN WEEDS PRINCESS
EkA OF ENGLAND.
An Assassin's Bomb Was Thrown at
Royal carriage-Bride and Groom
Escape-16 Attendants Killed and
Many lnjured-Bull Fight Part Of
Entertainment for King and Queen.

margin by which King Alfonso and the
new queen Of Spain escaped death in
Madrid has caused the brilliancy Of the
royal wedding to be temporarily for
gotten, although 1t was to have inau-
gurated a period of unprecedented fes-
tivities. Some of the wedding fea-
lures, however. were such as to fix
themselves indelibly upon the minds of
the spectators.
One Of the prettiest sights was
Prince Alfonso, the actual heir to the
throne. who accompanied the king. The
little orphan son of the princess Of AS
turias was clad in white silk knicker-
bockers and reached only to the kings
waist
King Alfonso reached the altar long
before Princess Victoria.
AS the ceremony closed King Al
fonso embraced his bride and her
mother This glimpse of domestic ten
derness, as well as the democratic
touch given by the presence of many
poor people in the galleries, who were
there by the kings request, made the
scene effective
The public rejoicings over the mar
riage of King Alfonso and Princess
Victoria had a terribly dramatic sequel
at $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon as a
bomb thrown from an upper window
exploded with deadly effect near the
coach occupied by the king and queen.
Providentially King Alfonso and Queen
Victoria escaped when an electric wire
DETECTED the bomb but at least 16 per-
sons, most of them belonging to the
personal and military escorts, were
killed. Many others were injured.
The royal bullfght Saturday after
noon was the climax Of the spectacular
magnifcence attendant on the mar
riage of King Alfonso.
For the time being Madrid forgot the
horrors of the attempt on the lives of
the royal couple and reveled in the
brillancy of this national pastime. It
was feared that the event would give
another opportunity for outbreaks, but
everything passed off auspiciously,
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria be
ing continuously the recipients of en-
fhusiastic popular ovations.
Within the structure presented a
wonderful scene of vibrating color. The
arena was carpeted with flowers, which
sharp wind carried about in eddies
until the ring was cleared for the com
bat. Around the circle, rising tier on
tier, were 10000 persons, all in gala
costumes, with the royal box dominat
ing the spectacle.
At o'clock King Alfonso and Queer
Victoria entered their box and looked
out on the shouting multitude. The
king wore a military uniform while
he queen was attired in white lace
with roses in her white mantilla. Mucf
sympathy was felt for the young queer
in undergoing this ordeal.
The bullfght itself was a disappoint
ment to the Spaniards, and some of it:
usual bloodcurdling features were
omitted, probably as a concession t
the queen. She viewed the CORY spec
tacle without the least evidence o.
emotion. One maddened bull literally
tore a horse to pieces under the rail
ing of the royal box. from which Vic
toria looked down without shrinking
Eight bulls were dispatched, four by
| cavaliers mounted on horseback, who
we're chosen from the first families o.
Spain, with the duke of Medina Coeli
the duke of Alba and the marquis o
Tobar as their patrons.
British Delegation Absent.
The British delegation did not at
tend, in consequence of the suscepti
bilities of the British public agains
this kind Of sport. The prince anC
sen and Princess Henry of Battenberg
mother of the queen were among those
who remained away.
Most of the princes and ENJOYS, how
ever, were present. The American spe
aial envoy, F. W. Whitridge. Minister
Collier and Miss Whitridge attended
The city has partially resumed it.
carnival aspect as a result of the he
roic efforts made to drive out the mem
Dry of the tragic event. Saturda,
night the king and queen received the
princes and ENJOYS at the palace. the
reception taking the place of the roy
al ball. which was cancelled because o
he recent calamity. Mr. and Mrs
Whitridge attended the reception, Mrs
| Whitridge wearing a gown of white
silk. with lace and gold embroidery
Minister Collier and Mrs. Collier anS
Major John H. Perrine and Mrs. Per
rine of Santa Barbara, Cal, also wer,
present.
Assassin Has Vanished.
A reward of $4,000 has been offere,
for the apprehension of the author o
The bomb outrage. There is not tn,
slightest clew to his identity.
Judge Vale Intercepted Rober
Hamilton, the English suspect, for al
hour, after which he ives released, az
mis- innocence is considered estab
'ished.
King Walls.
The American envoy to the roya
wedding, Frederick W. Whiteridge
and his suite had an opportunity fo
a brief consultation with King Alfonso
Turing the reception at the palace Sat
irday night When the consultation
naturally turned to the attempt on tn,
ling and queen. King Alfonso shrug
sed his shoulders and made the fol
owing significant statement, showing
how he views the future:
yes. fortunately il was unsuccess