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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
BRITISH SOVEREIGN REAssuRED.
Officials Probe Story Of Plot Matched in
London. .tt

LONDON. June liking Edward and
Queen Alexandra. today received kilograms
of a reassuring character from Madrid
Alfonso and Queen Victoria expressing
sympathy and thankfuness at their provi-
Dental escape
The Spanish embassy here is receiving
very many messages of coincidence and
crowds of callers. including many diplo-
mats and officials. Among the earlier ar
rivals was Manuel Garcia, the famous
Spanish professor of singing, now over a
hundred years old.
The officials of the Spanish embassy
are investigating the reports that the plot
against the lives of King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria was Matched by anarchists
in London.
The Spanish charge d'affaires. Count de
Pradere, says there seems little doubt that
the plot concocted in London, but the
officials have not yet been able to ascertain
If an Italian who is suspected of executing
1t actually went hence to Madrid.
A dispatch from Madrid says that an Eng
lishman named Robert is detained there on
suspicion of being an accomplice of the men
who threw the bomb.
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company from Madrid today says the bomb
thrower has been arrested. that he is con-
fined in the Medic Dia police station, and
has confessed and supplied details of the
outrage.
Another dispaach from Madrid says King
Alfonso had an even more miraculous
escape thangenerally known. A fragment of
the bomb struck his breast, but the force
was broken by the chain of the Portuguese
Order of Santiago which he was wearing.
The chain was broken. but 1t stopped piece
of steel which might otherwise have pierced
the kings breast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
The
Saturday
Star
1.-The Man Between

The Saturday Star this week
will contain the opening chap
tiers Of Amelia z. Bars latest
and greatest novel, "The Man
Between"
"The Man Between is one
of the twelve masterpieces by
the twelve foremost English
and American fiction writer's,
which compose the Authors
and Newspapers Associations
great ST. $4,000 series. The rec
ord price was paid for these
books, and their originality and
merit, and the fame of their au-
thors amply warrant the tre-
mendous financial outlay.
"The Man Between" will be
printed as a serial in The Sat-
urday and Sunday Star, and will
be completed in eight install
ments during the month OF June.
Other notable features in to-
morrow's big paper are as fol-
lows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
cAsTRo's QUEER CONDUCT.
Disinclined to Resume Duties Of Presi-
dent Of Venezuela.

Gen. Vicente Gomez is trying to persuade
President Castro to resume charge of the
government of Venezuela. and is threat
ening to call congress together and accept
Castro's resignation at once IL he persists
is declining to reassume the duties OF presi-
dent. That Information was contained IN
a dispatch received by the State Depart
meut today from Mr.. Russell the United
States minister at Caracas. Mr.. Russelrs
dispatch was dated yesterday at @Port-or-
Spain. Trinidad, and states that when Gen.
Gomez, the acting president OF the republic
first urged Castro to return to the presi-
dency Castro replied that he would be glad
to go back to Caracas as secretary to
Gomez and assist him in directing the fu-
ture of Venezuela. Gomez was unwilling
to have Castro do that. and replied that
in the event Castro declines to resume the
presidency a special session OF Congress
will be called to deal with the situation.
President Castro was reelected about O.
year ago and still has five years to serve.
His conduct is puzzling to the State De-
partment as well as to the diplomatic corps,
and. according TO recent dispatches received
from Caracas, the future of Venezuela Is
shrouded In uncertainty which may bring
interesting developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
RETIRED OFFICER DEAD
LIEUT.. COL. MCMILLAN SUCCUMBS
TO BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

The death of Lieut.. Col. James Mcmillan,
United States army, retired. occurred at
1o:45 o'clock this forenoon at his late
home, 8 Cook place, West Washington, the
immediate cause being Bright's disease.
Col. Mcmillan graduated from the United
States Military Academy in the class of
1885, some of his classmates who graduated
with him being Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Gen.
Lomax, Gen. Poe of the engineers, Gen.
Sprigg Carroll. Gen. Saunders, who we
killed at Knoxville, Gen. Sam Ferguson of
the confederate army and others afterward
noted In the military life of the republic.
Deceased served a long time In the ar
tillery branch of the service and was re-
tired about 1880 on account of disa bility.
He was born at Conesus, N. Y. more than
Seventy-two years ago, and had resided in
West Washington since his retirement from
the army.
His wife and a son, Capt. Robert McMil-
Ian of the Artillery Corps. now stationed at
San Francisco, survive him. Deceased
served throughout the civil war with honor,
and was at one time on the staff of Gen.
Andrew Porter in the severe fighting be-
fore Richmond
Arrangements for the funeral are being
made this afternoon.
Lieut.. Col James Mcmillan u 8. A. re-
tired, was one of the veterans of the civil
war A native of New York, he was grad
uated at the United States Military Acad-
envy in July, 1856, and appointed second
lieutenant in the 81 Infantry. He served
in that arm of the regular establishment
throughout the war of the rebellion, and
in March, 1865. was brevetted major for
gallantry in action.
In January, 1871. while holding the rank
of captain he was transferred to the artillery
arm, and remained In that branch of the
military. service until June, 1882, when he
was placed on the retired list by reason of
disability incurred in the line of duty. In
April, 1904 he was advanced to the rank of
lieutenant colonel on the retired list under
the provisions of an act of Congress giving
advanced rank TO officers who had served
creditably In the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
PATTEN AND KIrsoN
Pitchers Selected to Go Against Bos
tons This Afternoon.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BOSTON. Mass, June 1.-The Nationals
enjoyed good rest last night and are up
and ready for the double tussle with the
Boston Americans this afternoon, which,
by the way, will be the first double
header of the season this season. Boston
has been most fortunate in the matter of
the weather, for with twenty-nine sue
cessfve games scheduled but two have
been postponed by the weather-one with
Washington and one with Chicago, while
there was a postponed game with the
New Yorks.
Four straight IN this city is not bad rec
ord for the Nationals by any means. and
they will try to make it five this afternoon.
Case Patten, who has always troubled the
locals will go in the first game and Mala-
chi Kittredge will hold him, and Capt
Cross says it will be Kitson in the second
game.
Washington went at Boston in good shape
yesterday 1t is generally conceded that
mighty good man was secured in Atizer
The Boston Globe said of him that after
tumble and a wild throw the new man
pulled himself together for a really fine,
all-round exhibition of ball playing, includ-
ing his stick work.
Freddie O'Connell says in the Post that
Altizer made a favorable impression, and
after his two errors settled down and
played a clever game, but he thinks the
new man is too tall for a shortstop.
Walter Barnes. in the Journal said
that Altizer opened badly in the first In
ming, but had all the earmarks of good
bali player.
Eaton. in the Record. said that Altizer put
the Nationals in hole by his two errors
at the start, but subsequently played bril-
liant ball 1t is only fair to Altizer to speak
of the rank decision of Umpire Connor in
the eighth inning, when he called the run
ner out at first, and there was not the
least doubt of the safety of the player in
the minds of any spectator. This robbed
Altizer Of hit and he would have had
three to his credit instead of two.
1t is tough, indeed, to have an umpire
deliberately make such q decision when
Conner has not made hit with Bostonans
by his work here this year, which seems
lazy, slow, incompetent and Indifferent.
Manager Collins will try the former Dart
mouth College man, Ralph Glaze in the
box in the second game. The crowd has
been yelling for this boy for long time
to get into the game. He pitched against
local team. and a strong one, too, Memo
rial day and gave a fine exhibition Joe
Harris will pitch in the other game The
lineup:
Observation-Disclosures, shortstop; Schiafiy,
second base: Cross. third base; Anderson,
left field: Hickman. first base; Jones, cen
ter field; Stanley. right field; Kittridge,
catcher; Patten, pitcher.
Roston-Parent, shortstop: Stahl center
field; Grimshaw. first base; Freeman. right
field Setback. left field; Goodwin. third base
Ferris, second base; Peterson, catcher;
Harris, pitcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
ANARCHISTS REFINED CRUELTY.
French Press Excoriates Brotherhood
of Assassins

PARIS. June 1.-The French press is
unanimous in condemning the bomb out
rage at Madrid yesterday and in express
ing sympathy with the royal pair. All the
papers join in praising the GOODNESS of King
Alfonso and Queen Victoria, stating that
the latter went through her baptism Of
fire. and showed herself worthy of sharing
both the honors and perils of the throne
whose occupant has already displayed cour-
age during previous dastardiy attempts.
The Figaro refers to the refined cruelty
of the anarchists in awaiting the hour
when their would.be victim was sitting by
the side of his chosen bride.
large number of French detectives have
been posted at the Spanish frontier to
prevent the escape Of the author OF the
Madrid outrage.
President Fallieres and Foreign Minister
Bourgeois have telegraphed to King AL
fonso and Queen Victoria congratulations
on their miraculous escape.
Thousands of people are signing the visit
ors' book at the Spanish embassy, most
of the members Of which are at Madrid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
A DEEP GLOOM
OVER MADRID
Continued from FRS. Page,

a discussion of the adjournment of some of
the main features of the fetes in which the
royal family were to be conspicuonsiy
present.
Gloom Over Festivities
The tragic event has already cast . deep
gloom over the festivities.
The people no longer show Iiveliness ana
hilarity. There was q magnificent display
OF fireworks with street singing and dane
Ing last night. but they proceeded with lack
of spirit. A pail seems to have fallen over
the community.
The proximity of the coach of Grand
Duke Vladimir OF Russia to the royal coach
at the time of the explosion led many OF
the spectators to believe that the attempt
had been against his life, but later It was
generally accepted that 1t was directed
against the king and queen. The courage
of the latter was greatly admired. She
was somewhat overcome with emotion at
first but the king Gained her, saying that
it was nothing serious
Later sfe.recovered her self possession and
bore herself well throughout the trying or
deal Some of those who saw the young
queen alight from the royal coach just af-
ter the explosion say that her bridal veil
touched the bloody pools on the pavement
and that 1t bore an impress of the terrible
scene as she returned to the palace.
At the reception yesterday evening to
the prince and ambassadors the king took
which he said he felt over the loss OF life
among his brave soldiers.
President Roosevelt is In receipt of a
cablegram from Mr.. Whftridge the special
representative of the United States at the
wedding of King Alfonso. at Madrid, rela-
tive to the attempted assassination OF the
king and queen OF Spain yesterday. The
cablesram Is brief. simply reciting the sa-
lent points of the outrage. The text of the
message follows:
MADRID May 81, 4:35 pm.
THE President:
ION returning from church after marriage
bomb was thrown at kings carriage. Their
matesties untouched; carriage wrecked: two
horses killed, also aide de court; soldiers
killed and wounded. Great popular rage
Have called among very first and written
our horror. WHITRIDGE.'
On receipt of the message from Mr. Whit
ridge President Roosevelt sent cablegram of
congratulation to the King and Queen of
Spain on their escape. The text Of the
cablegram will not be made public by the
President because he feels that it would
not be proper for him TO give it out here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Visitors to Naval Academy.

The President has appointed board of
visitors to the Naval Academy at AMMAN
oils, Nd, for this year as follows: F. ].
Sprague of New York city, ex-Gov. MUIR
ply of New Jersey. Brig. Gen. C. A. Wood
of Detroit. Mich: Afford NJ Scales Of North
Carolina, Charles F. Brooker OF Connecti-
cut and George p Blow of Illinois The
Senate will be represented by Senators
Dick OF Ohio and Patterson Of Colorado
and the House Of Representatives by Rep
resentatives Roberts OF Massachusetts
Lilley of Connecticut and Gregg OF Texas
The board will visit the Naval Academy
Monday, the nth instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
REIGN OF TERROR.
Reported Now Existing in Courland
Province.

M1TAU, Russia, June LA reign of ter
ror exists in Courland province, no less ter
rible than the situation during the suppress
sion of the revolution by the troops Rev
olutionists are visiting summary vengeance
on all witnesses appearing against them in
the military or civil courts. Murders are
OF daily occurrence. At Frederikstadt yes
terday the Lutheran Church sexton and his
son. who had appeared against the assassins
OF the pastor. were kidnapped by band of
twelve men and were taken to the woods
and shot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
WITHOUT OPPOSITION.
Employers Liability Bill Passed by
the Senate

The Senate today passed the railroad en-
pIoyers' liability bill. The measure was
called up by Senator La Toilette, and was
not before the Senate to exceed I'VE min
utes. Two amendments were made. One
of these includes the parents OF deceased
employee as among those to whom DANA ges
may be paid In case of death, and the other
provides that 1uries engaged in cases involv-
Ing damages shall decide all questions Of
negligence and contributory negligence
There was no discussion. and the bill passed
without division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Seriously Injured.

While cutting trees at EInedo. a station
on the Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road, today. Roy Rocker, surveyor resid-
ing at HOS street southwest, accidentally
cut cash In his right foot He was con-
veyed to Georgetown on a car from which
he was transferred to the Georgetown UNI
versity Hospital In the seventh precinct
patrol wagon. He was weak from the loss
Of blood but insisted upon watching the
surgeons stitch up the wound In his foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Protestants Fail to Appear.

Those persons who are interested In the
erection OF livery stable on 18th street
between U and streets northwest ap-
peared before the Commissioners this morn
Ing to refute expected arguments of certain
protestants against the allowing of the
permit. The stable men had everything
their own way, however, as no one else
put in an appearance. The Commissioners
were satisfied that stable in the location
mentioned would not be public nuisance
and viii not interfere with its erection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
PLAY IN THE STREETS

The thoroughfares OF New
York city are of necessity
used by the children for their
outdoor sports. Some of
their favorite games. Illus
trated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
TIE. waggaman Said to Be DIVING.

Mr.. Thomas f. Waggaman. whose seri-
Gus Illness has heretofore been mentioned
in The Star. is reported TO be dying In
fromation received here today from his
home near Annapolis Is to the effect that he
cannot live much longer. 1t Is stated that
he Is practically blind; that the cancer has
reached his mouth and that be is only con-
scious at intervals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
INLAND EMPIRE.

Frank Carpenter writes en-
tertaiEingly and instructively
about a great desert region
that has been made to bios
som as the rose. Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
NO LONGER SCORNED

The idea that there really
may be such a thing as a sea-
serpent is beginning to be re-
ceived with more credence by
naturalists, who think that it
may be a survivor of past
ages. Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
In Critical Condition.

The condition of Mr.. Frank Hume was
reported late this afternoon to be critical.
and the physicians do not hold out much
hope of his recovery He passed a restless
night. and his condition is said to be gem
orally unfavorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
TWO WIVES REVEALED.
Sequel to Inquiry About Mans Suicidal
Intentions.

NEW YORK. June LA woman who
claims to be Mrs. Jacob Gordon Of 1O2 East
roth street. New York city. today went to
Hoboken and showed the police of that city
q letter which she had received today from
her husband. travelling salesman, AT pres
ent in Washington, in which he announced
his intention to commit suicide, and said
that he expected to be dead by the time the
letter reached his wife.
The police Immediately telegraphed to
Washington to learn IL the man had carried
out his intention. and then made an inyesti-
cation. which they said showed them that
there were two wives Of Gordon.
Capt. Boardman received a message
from the Hoboken police asking for In
formation respecting the whereabouts of
Jacob Gordon, stating that q warrant has
been issued In Hoboken for his arrest
upon charge of bigamy. The police as
certained that Gordon. who had been en-
ployed as salesman in 7th street cloth
ing store, had left the city He left here,
it is stated, shortly after the death OF his
alleged second wife. Her name was Julia
Duff. 1t is said, and she died in the Emer-
gency Hospital few days ago. Her re-
mains were taken to Hoboken Tor inter-
ment Nothing was said in the police mes
sage OF an alleged intention on part or
Gordon to commit suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Bills Passed by the Senate.

The following bills were passed today by
the Senate:
Regulating the issuance of patents to
lands In the Umatilla reservation, Oregon.
Authorizing the construction of a shin
canal between Puget sound and Lake
Washington, in the state of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Belmont Park First Race.

BELMONT PARK. June Thirst race,
tnree-year-olds and upward seven furfongs.
Samson. Q to and to s. first; Yalagai, 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Petition for Alimony.

Annie NJ. Harris today asked the Su-
preme Court to compel her husband. John
w. Harris. 70 support her. A petition for
alimouy was also filed by Ella NJ Donald
son against Harry Donaldson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Bankruptcy Petition Filed.

Albert T. Scanland who gives his occu-
patton as a clerk and his place of business
as 500 18th street northwest, today filed
petition In voluntary Bankruptcy. His lia-
bilities. he says. amount to s2397 and he
has no assets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
SPEAKER CANNON'S
VIEWS.

Free and frank talk about
number OF things during a
recent odd hour"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
FIRE ESCAPE MEASURE
AMENDMENT APPROVED IN PART
BY COMMISSIONERS.
Change Suggested, However, Affect
ing Responsibilities for Erecting
Escapes and Providing Exits.

In general the Allen amendment to the
'hre-sscape" bill for the District of Column
bia, whiOh amendment embodies the ideas
OF the Board OF Trade and the Business
Mems Association on the subject will be
approved by the Commissioners, since IL is,
In the main. the same as the Commission
ers BILL proposed by them some time ago.
The official report of the Commissioners on
the measure has not yet been made public.
but their position Is understood to be as
stated.
The principal alteration In the Allen
amendment. which will be recommended by
the Commissioners, it is understood, win
be IN regard TO the responsibility for the
erection Of fire escapes, the providing of ex-
Its. stairways. etc. This amendment pro-
poses to place this responsibility entirely
upon the owners Of the property involved,
Ignoring the tenant or. In the case of q
place Of amusement. the proprietor. This,
II IL believed, might often work hardship
ana would likewise fail to bring about the
desired result at once and In measure de-
feat the intention OF the bill by making 1t
necessary to close altogether certain prop
legal process.
In the case Of theater. the owner of
which may be absent from the city and
at considerable distance a part OF the
year. 1t would take great deal of time
to reach him by advertisement the legal
process provided for, and in the meantime
the theater. which may be leased by an
other and run entirely by him, would
have to be closed unless the lessee should
take 1t upon himself to erect the proper
fire escapes, &c.
Responsibility Of Managers.
In view Of possibilities. or even probable
tiles OF this nature, the Commissioners
think the man on the ground. or, in other
words. the proprietor or manager. is the
proper one to hold responsible In such
cases. Likewise. it is understood to be
their opinion that cases may arise when
the tenant OF property who has leased
the property for a considerable length of
time, should be held responsible, rather
than the recorded owner. Much trouble
and long legal action. it is thought. would
thus be avoided and matters would be
very much simplified
A section giving the Commissioners dis
erection to fix the responsibility is really
what the District building authorities, in
GLIDING Mr.. Ashford building inspector,
would like to see in the amendment to the
bill when 1t passes Congress. Perhaps the
recommendations of the Commissioners will
take this definite form.
Building Inspector Ashford has gone over
the Allen Board Of Ira de- Business Mems
Association amendment very carefully. He
made his report to the Commissioners, en-
bodying substantially the ideas given here,
several days ago, and 1t is understood that
the Commissioner will act largely upon
his suggestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
AMERICAN
MISSIONARIES.

In the event of an outbreak
against foreigners in China,
they and their fellow-workers
would be the first to suffer.
Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
BIG BOMB EPIDEMIC.

Paris threatened with direful
explosions at the hands OF
militant workmen, who are
trying to initiate Russian rev.
olutionists. Illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01
Conspiracy BRIBERY

Continued from First Page,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-01


partment. but he could not state the ma
ture of what passed between them on such
occasions.
The witness stated that he had seen let
tiers from Green in reference to the Furnish
ting or cancelfng machines. but he had
never had any conversation with Mr.. Green
At that jurcture the United States attor-
ney offered In evidence q letter dated No
vember 30. 1901, from George d. Green to
George w. Beavers as superintendent OF
the division of salaries and allowances.
The letter was sent from BinghAmton, N.
T., and related to . prospective purchase
by the government Of 100 eancsiiine ma
chimes The writer urged that the order
be sent In without delay, giving as rea-
son for the request that the factory hands
would have to be laid or II the work were
not supplied This letter was identified by
the overt act alleged in the fourth count
Of the Indictment.