Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-09-15
THIS IS THE THIRD ATTEMPT
PREMIER's LIFE HAS BEEN AT.
TEMPTED AT TWO OTHER.
TIMES.
THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
DRAMATIC SCENE WHEN IN
JURED MAN STANDS TO MAKE
HOLY SYMBOL.

Kiev, Russia, Sept. 15.-There ap
pears to be ground for hope today
that Premier Stolypin will for the
third time survive the attack of an
assassin.
Fired upon at close range as he sal
defenseless in his chair at the Mu
nicipal theater last night, the pre-
mier escaped with two wounds
neither of which, it is said, necessar.
lily is fatal.
1t is believed that Premier Stoly-
pin, who was shot by Lawyer Bog
rolf during gala performance at the
theater in Kiev last night will re-
cover. The belief is encouraged by
telegram received by the premier's
brother, Alexander Stolypin, from
Kiev early today. The message read:
At the first consultation the phys
icians conjectured that the bullets
wounded the pleura and grazed the
liver. Conditions very satisfactory.
Pulse 20. Physicians nave decided
an operation is unnecessary.
Other advices OF a private nature
say that the premier's condition is
hopeless.
The imperial box was occupied by
Emperor Nicholas, the heir apparent,
Grand Duke Alexis aged years, and
the emperor's daughters, the Grand
Duchesses Olga, Tatinana, Marie and
Anastasia. In the front row of the
pit were seated Premier Stolypin and
his associates in the ministry.
During the intermission following
the second act, Premier Stolypin had
turned his face to the right toward
the center aisle, conversing with the
minister of war, General Soukholm-
linoff, and Count Potocky. A young
man in evening dress moved quietly
down the center aisle, and appeared
to accost M. Stolypin. A second later
he swiftly drew a revolver from his
coat and emptied it seemingly di-
rectly at the premier.
Women tainted and the vast crowd
seemed panic stricken.
Emperor Nicholas sprang from his
chair and, stepping to the front of
the imperial box, stared toward the
wounded premier. With quick reali-
zation his majesty ordered the or
chestra to play the national anthem,
The coolest figure in the tragedy
was that of M. Stolypin, who was
twice wounded. One bullet had en-
tered the right breast and the other
the right wrist, probably es he raised
his arm in defense. He summoned
has waning strength and, rising,
faced the imperial box, lifted his
wounded arm and made the sign of
the cross toward his majesty. Then
he dropped into his seat. Before Gen.
eral Soukhomlinoff could assist him,
the premier removed his uniform
coat and attempted to examine his
injuries.
Meantime there was the widest
confusion, in the midst Of which Bog
rolf slipped toward an exit. Before
he could reach it he was seized,
thrown to the floor and tramped.
The police succeeded in controlling
the situation.
AS the premier was carried down
the aisle he witnessed a remarkable
demonstration of loyalty. While
responding to the command of the
emperor, the orchestra played the
national anthem, the curtain rose and
the artists, still in the costumes of
the opera, knelt and repeated the
anthem five times, the audience join
ing in a chorus of God Save Thy
People"
The emperor bowed repeatedly.
Then, with his party, he left the
theater and proceeded to the palace.
The premier bore up splendidly and,
orr;vinr NJ tho hocnita1 asked hie