The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-06-08
THE BULL FIGHT.
King Alfonso and His Queen Watch
Eight Bulls Butchered..

Madrid, June 3.-The royal bull
q fight Saturday afternoon was the
climax of the spectacular magnifi-
Il cence attendant upon the marriage of
King Alfonso, and for the time being
Madrid forgot the horrors Of the at
tempt on the lives Of the royal couple
amid the brilliancy and excitement of
Sthis national pastime. 1t was feared
the event would give opportunity for
Aanother outrage, but everything pas
sed off auspiciously, King Alfonso
and Queen Victoria being continuous
ely the center Of enthusiastic popular
&ovations. - .j
Il From about noon crowds checked
the Sale de Alcala, leading toward
the Plaza de Toros. Extraordinary
precautions were adopted to prevent
ssanother attempt on, the lives of their
smajesties. Within and without the
8yast amphitheater the picture was
Zone Of animation. Through every ap-
8proach came the gorgeous equipages
Sof members Of the royal families and
1.-THE persons of noble lineage. The
anultitudes which packed the evenues
Swere held back by solid masses Of
Rcavalry and infantry.
a Carpeted With Flowers.
Within the structure presented
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 combat. Around the circle, rising
tier and or tier were 10000 persons.
most Of ;Ir,r IN gay costumes, W
the royal box dominating the spec.
taclc.
At + O'Clock King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria entered the boxes
looking ont upon the s'!:lting m,;!.
tlludc. "he ki:;," wul" military
uniform, while the queen was at
tired in white lace viii: "0ses da,nti-
ly arranged in her white mantilla.
Much sympathy was felt for the
young queen in undergoing this fur
:her ordeal.
~ The bull fight itself was a disap-
pointment to the Spaniards, as some
of it's usual blood-curdling features
were missing, probably as conces-
sion to the queen. She viewed the
glory spectacle without the least out
ward evidence of emotion. One mad
dened bull literally tore a horse to
pieces under the railing of the royal
box, from which Victoria looked
down without shrinking.
Eight bulls were dispatched, four
Of them by cavaliers mounted on
horseback who we're chosen from the
first families of Spain, with the
Duke of Midina Coeli, the Duke of
Alba, and the Marquise of Tobar,
as their patrons.
The British official delegation did
not attend the bull fight in conse-
quence of the susceptibilities Of the
British public against this kind Of
sport.
Most of the princes and ENJOYS,
however, we're present. The Ameri-
can special envoy, F. w. Whitridge,
Minister Collier and Miss Whitridge
attended. AJAX efi1
The city has partially resumed its
carnival aspect as result Of the
heroic efforts made to drive out the
night the king and queen received
the princes and ENJOYS at the palace,
the reception taking the place Of the
royal ball which was cancelled be-
cause of the recent calamity. Mr..
and Mrs. Whitridge wearing a
gown of white silk with lace and
! gold, embroidery. Minister Collier
and MRS. Collier also were present.
Reward for Bomb Thrower.
A reward Of $4,000 has been Of
fered for the apprehension Of the
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