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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26
Personal.

Hot weather we all know. but why
persist in living in the city when R. b.
Chaffin & Co. will sell you nice ooun-
try home near by for a small amount Of
money. Call at their office and get
Free Catalogue describing many cheap
farms. They will show you any pro-
perty you wish to see free of cost.
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Fred. Johnssens Books.

Received from C. F. Johnston " Fish
and Men in the Maine Islands," by W.
ii. Bishop, literally illustrated, Csc.
" The Unwholly WISH" by Mrs,
Henry Wood, and "The Girl at the
Gate" by Wilkie Collins, l0c. "The
Salon OF Madame Necker," by vicomte
D'Haussonvills. translated frou the
French by ii. NJ. Trollope, 20c. Har.
per's Bazaar, l0c.
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A watch was then placed over him
He will be arraigned before q justice 70,
day to answer a charge OF attempted
suicide. In answer to telegram the
chief Of police Of Hudson says nc can
find no person by the name OF van
Horn in that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

Conch-shells come from the We't
Indies. The natives who gather them
are called "Conks." They bring the
shells to this country only in the
months of May, June, and July, using
them to fill out cargo. COnchsheils
were formerly used for making jew
elry, but they have now gone out of
style even for house and lawn decora-
films
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26
Of Richmond, will play over here with

he Manchesters.
A meeting of the City School Board Q, rd
will be held Tuesday night at sou
o'clock. The report Of Professor Nor
rissette. who has been engaged for the
last month taking the school census,
will then be made, and teachers Tor the
next year will then probably be elected
The Chesterfield Board Of Super
yisors will meet at the courthouse to-
morrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26
voss Piano. Becoming known.

Three sold in two days. At this rate
they will soon be the most popular
Pianos in the city. Another large lot
expected on to-day's steamer. You are
invited to examine them. Walter d.
Moses & Co., Agents, Ola Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

- ACKET ON EIGHTEENTH
IL street - Meat House Open. - Finest
Hams. 1870. Rugar.cured Shoulders SC.
Plain, &c.. best Flour made. $3.50 a barrel I;
all size packages, Sc. q pound; Silver-Spoon
Baking Powder-every package a prize;
nam moth plugs Tobacco. &c.; no whlskey,
plenty ice-water. II. A, DAYTON, .
Jy .6-lts No. IL Eighteenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

Tho Pure Doubie.Stamped Cane Rain
sold by W. d. Blair & Co. for tobacco
manufacturers use is the cheapest and
best Rum that has been in this market
for twenty years.
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pcAFAsAS sCGED

nEAFNESS, IT'S CAUSES AND
h q RE. hy one who VAS deaf twenty
eight wears. treated by mCs, 81 the noted
specialists ~ the day with no b'uent. ttsre6
L,,v,.U i'm thee months and since then
hurdreds OF Others by same prooess. A
plain. sin'p'e and successful home treat
in.nt ADDRESS =. y PAGE. 1873 east
Twenty. sixth street. New York city,
~ Is 'dtw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

We are offering special bargains in
our entire stock.
4. CARTWRIGHT 4 Son.
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NOTICE. WILL SELL FOR THE
~ NEXT THIRTY DAYS, at the Rich
mond Marble Works. seventh and Grace
streets. MONUMENTS and HEADSToNE S
OF every description, at cost. to make room
for RED AND GRAY SCOTCH GRANITE
NOM MENTS. have designs OF the Mon
umenis that | will show TO parties Wishing
such work. l.. L. SANDS.
ty26.2tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

Six-hundred-dollsr Chamber Suit for
$3.50. Z. GATHRIGHT 4 Son.
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AUCTION SaLCS-w sadsy.
TyrfrrvNcIygFrTy .re/Srf.r.c4etr l-ry.r<
by Manning T.. Shapes q Co.
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
1l0iJ5 Main street.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OFREAL
" ESTATE IN THE. CITY on RlCu-
MOND AT AUCTiOS.-By virtue Of A 10
cree entered by the Chanoery Court 81 ne
city OF Richmond on the 97th day ~ June.
1888, In suit In equity therein depend ~
by the short title OF John y. Ellison 4 sors
~. w. Holt Richardson's adminlsirairi,
and Others. the undersigned. appointed So
cial commissioners by said decree. ~ d -.
fer for sale. by auction, ON the premises on
MONDAY. July ~. iss5.
nj the hour OF sP. NJ. OF said day. tina, r,.r.
tain LOT OF LAND belonging 10 the asf,fc
OF said W. Holt Richardson deceased -
uated IN Marshall Ward OF Sali ctfy b.-
tween Twenty-fourth, Twenty -nffh. d. AMI
n streets hfiy feet square IA the rear ~
Twenty-ffih street, with All alley on ma
front opposite Twenty-rtjh street.
TERMS % SALE one third ~ fbe ms
chssc- money cash residue on credit III .ir
and twelve months. the JureAassr 10 e..
cute his negotiable uOtos FOR saId l.f,.rra,,
payments. with Interest sdaei from iay -
sale. and title retained uufI tle whole ~
the purchase money d paid and convey
anoe ordered by the Court.
T.. !. CANNON.
II. A. ATKINSON. rR.
Special Com .puers.
ELLISON & Sons, PLAINTIFF. AeAr~sr
RICHARDSON \ ADyGNfSIKArRIN ANp
AS. DEFFNDANTS-IN TnE CHAN .r.ts
COURT or THE CITY oF RtCuNpNp.
!. BENJAMIN II. Berry. clerk of sad CONT:
certify that the bond re,lui r.d 81 tho st- q
comm - toner's by the decree Ia said 4. a. .,
OF June 27 1855, has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 2lsf iaf Z
July 1888. BENJAMIN II. BERRY.
Jy %
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CHINA. GLASSWARE. &c.

.rsHr4~fr4NTgr
LINE CUT CHAMPAGNE IN
GLASSES.
Fine CUT CLARET GLASSES.
Fine CUT SHERRY GLASSES,
Fine CUT CORDIAL GLASSES,
Fine CUT CUsTARD GLASSES,
Fine CUT LEMONADE GLASSES.
Fine CUT WINE DECANTERs,
Fine CUT BRANDY DECANrERs.
Opportunity to buy FINE CUT GLASS
nearly as cheap as Pressed Glass.
w.R QUARLEs,
jy28 Trustee for George Gibson. Jr.
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CARRIAGES, BsGGtES. CARTS. &e.

GEORGE A. AlNSLIH &sS%
VI SONS. CARRIAGE-BUlLD. -
Frs. RICHMOND. VA ful stock OF
LANDATS LANDAUl.ETrkS. NtCrO-
RIAS. PRAkTONS. BUGGiES. sc. Any
style vehicle built ~ order. REPAlRlNG
Done In the very best manner and At lowest
prices. A few D-HANp VEHICLES
very cheap. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-26

flannel and lace are shrunk before
making these sacques can be sent to the
laundress as often as those Of linen.
and need no special care.
LAwN-TENSIs DRESSES, sCARrs. &C.
The tennis dresses made by English
tailors are Of striped wool Of fine and
exceedingly light quality in stripes Of
two shades Of color, or with a bold
stripe Of blue or red alternating with
white. Two stripes of fawn color or
OF blue-gray make most beautiful
dresses. The skirt is laid in full kilt
pleats oil around, and there is a short
apron with longer back drapery simply
hemmed on the edges this is made
with the stripes extending cross
wise in front, but lcngthwise in
the back. The bodice is simply
gathered blouse held by a belt, and
provided with a high stsnding-collar
and plain coat-sleeves without any trim-
ming. More elegant dresses are made
Of white wool, pale blue, navy blue, or
red. with , plested skirt and sailor
blouse; the sash-like drapery is made
OF one Of the new tennis scarfs, three
yards long, Of India satin, brocaded
with balls and bats in colors on ground
to match the wool Of the dress. The
waist has deep sailor-collar, with
satin tie to correspond with the scarf
Handkerchiefs Of the soft India satin
are used for trimming the sailor-hats of
rongh straw so popular with tennis
players.
Tennis bloufes for ladies and children
ere made Of the striped Asnnels used for
gentlemen's shirts, and may be worn |
with any plain dress skirt. They have |
, vide sailor collar. are laced in front, |
and have az elastic band in the hem on |
Ibe lower edge TO draw them in about
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
OsGOOD q CO.'S FAILURE.
Tho Creditors Furnished with a State
ment of the Firms Finances.

Tho Creditors Furnished with a State
ment of the Firms Finances.
BOsTON, MAY PA meeting Of the
creditors Of James r. Osgood & Co., pub
fishers and booksellers, was held to-day.
Osgood's statement showed the liabilities
of the firm, exclusive of taxes and leases,
to be 1920, 4s9, Of which $40, ASS are contiu-
gent, but $4,000 is secured the balance
being mostly the firms notes.
The assets in stock, ETC., are placed
at $27S, ,0S6. These do not incl2do the value
Of the contracts with authors, nor $37, 000
invested in the HeliOtype Printing Com
pany. Each partner has assigned all his
property for the benefit OF the creditors, but
in each case the amount OF the assets Is
less than the indebtedness on notes signed
by members Of the firm.
At a meeting of the creditors of the He
liOtype Printing Company the liabilities
were shown to be $4,000, and the assets,
which include the plant, stock, notes and
accounts receivable, S5S,000. There are
additional liabilities To James II. OsgoOd
a. Co. Of $6,640. A committee was ap-
pointed TO consider the report, confer
with the creditors OF OsgoOd & Co., and
report at subsequent meeting.
VIRGINIA's BRoKEN BANKS.
NORFOLK, VA, May l2.-Tae prelimi-
nary motion Tor receiver for the Ex-
change National Bank before the United
States Circuit Court, Chief Justice Waite
presiding, and TO remove the trustees Of
Balm & Bros deed, ana appOinta receiver
to take charge OF that firms assets, was
denied to-day. The plaintiffs attack was
made on the ground OF fraud and con-
spiracy TO Gefraud the Exchange Bank.
Immediately upon the decision OF the
court warrants Of arrest were sworn out
by B. u. Keyser, United States Bank Ex.
aminer, against John b. Whitehead, late
President, James g. Balm, Vice President,
George n. Balm, Jr., Cashier, and X. T.
Balm, a director. They were balled by
the United States Commissioner in the
sum OF $4,000 each for their appearance
at the july term of conrL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
ROBERTS PLIES A RAZOR.
HIS THROAT CUT FROM EAR TO
EAR, BUT HIS LIFE SAFE.

He was Previously Saved from Shooting
Himself by Discovery by His Son
His Mind 4 tfsoted BY His Recent Load
of Financial Troubles.
AUGUSTA, GA, May William S.
Roberts, President of the defunct Bank of
Augusta, for whom reQuisiton was
made by Gov. Hill, OF New York, and is
now pending in the courts, cut hls throat
with a razor from ear TO ear this morning
While the wounds are gaping and ugly,
the physicians say that they Will not be
fatal. The jugular vein and carotid ar
teries are not severed. The recent COM
plIcations nave so affected Mr., Roberts
mind as to render him partially insane.
THE BILLS AGAINST HIM.
The grand jury now in session found true
bills against him for perjury and embez-
element as President Of the Bank Of Au-
gusta. He was required TO furnish bond
for his appearance IN the sum If $4,000.
These true bills, with other troubles, led
to the rash attempt 10 take his lie. H. is
also reported that the grand jury has
found true bin against +. ii. Walton,
cashier of the Bank Of Augusta, for per-
jury. Bail is required in Walt0n's case
in the sum Of $4,000
TRIED TO SHOOT HIMSELF.
Mr.. Roberts is resting quietly tonight
The doctors say that there is no danger of
death, except from secondary hemOrrhage.
Before cutting his throat, Roberts at
tempted to shoot himself but Was pre-
vented by friends. His son took the pistol
from him and left him lying down in his
room over his Office.
THE PLYING OF THE RAZOR.
A few minutes later, hearing him walk
ing rapidly back and forth upstairs, his
son went to the room and found his father
with n razor in his hand and blood
streaming from wound in his neck. The
son called for assistance, but before it ar
rived Mr.. Roberts had made two gashes in
his throat.
Sheriff Daniel notified Mr.. Roberts last
night of the indictments found against
him by the grand jury and directed him to
come into the city this morning and make
his bond. The Sheriff went TO his Office
this morning and found him in the hands
Of the surgeons. There is no ques-
ton that Mr.. Roberts was demented by the
many troubles that crowded upon him.
THREATENING TO SUICIDE.
1t is stated that he said recently that he
could not stand his trials any longer, and
that in order to end his miseries he would
lhke DIS me- MI hoDeIts attempted sui
eide has created a sensation, and great
sympathy is felt for him in the commu.
nifty. For many years he was one OF the
leading cotton merchants here, and be is
highly connected socially. His troubles
commenced with the failure OF Billups 81
Co., of New York, which was soon fol-
lowed by the failure of Roberts a. Co., and
the Bank of Augusta, of which he was
President. This latter failure, it is
thought, was caused by advances being
made by the bank to build the George
town and Lanes Railroad in South Caro-
lima.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
A DELAY FOR oLUvERrUs.
Illness of One of the Jurors NscessItates
Adjournment for Day.

RICHMOND, VA, May 12.-Some time
before 10 o'clock this morning all the
available space in the Hastings Court
room was filed with crowd eager to
hear the opening of the case Of T. j. Clu-
verius for the murder of Fannie l.. Madi-
son, the jury having been mpaneled and
all preliminary work completed yester-
day. 1t was expected that Immediately
upon the opening Of the court the taking
OF testimony would begin. After waiting
nearly half an hour, without any apparent
cause for the delay.Judge Atkins informed
the counsel that he was waiting TO hear
from u physician who had been called in
to attend one Of the jurors.
DISAPPOINTMENT or THE CROWD.
This announcement caused some little
stir IN the crowd, which was evidently
disappointed at what indicated n halt in
the proceedings. Whom the physician
came in he stated 20 the court that he
had been called to see &. II. French who
had had a slight conVusion. He had
greatly improved, and would be well
enough to attend court tomorrow. The
attack was not severe, and the doctor
thought that Mr.. French wOnld be able to
stand the confinement incident to pro-
tracted trial. Mr.. Colaylett of the
Oouhetl ior Jne prosecution, suggested 10
the court the necessity Of having the hall
way through which the jury entered and
left the court room cleared of the crowd,
so that there could be no possibility of
improper intercourse with the jurors.
ONE OF THE DANGERS.
He said he knew that during the trial
Of Peter Phillips for the murder of his
wife note had been thrust into the hand
or pocket OF "A Juror by some one in the
crowd through which the jury was pass
ing from the court room. He had not the
remotest idea of casting any reflection on
the jury, but simply desired TO protect
the interests of the prisoner as well as
those OF the Commonwealth. Judge At
kins stated that every precaution would
be taken to carry out the suggestion. The
jury, minus the sick member, was then
brought in, polled, and adjourned over
until this morning, after being placed In
charge Of a sergeant and deputy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
COL. Villas.
How the Postmaster General Lost His
Popularity with an Ofice-Seeker.

How the Postmaster General Lost His
Popularity with an Ofice-Seeker.
WASHINGTON, May 11.-Gossip says
that the appointment Of A. p. Swineford,
of Marquette, Mich, to be Governor of
Alaska, has brought new grief to an
already sore heart. DR.. Heenan, of Nor
ris, Mimi, the story goes, was a delegate
to the national convention and one OF the
committeeman who informed Mr.. Cleve-
land of his nomination. He set his heart
on the Swedish mission, aud applied for
it. through Col. Villas, the only Cabinet
officer from the Northwest, and used
the plea that Min 'esOta, having a
large scandinavian population, was en-
titled to this prize. The Postmaster Cen
eral, however, had asked to have Prot.
Anderson go to Denmark; and 80 no
diplomatic appointment could be obtained
for Heenan. The latter then wrote Col.
Villas a sarcastic but menacing letter,
which led that gentlemen 10 propose an
interview. To pacltY the doctor, he was
asked to name six offices any one Of which
he would take. The first one on the list
was the GovernOrship of Alaska; and be-
fore this was filed, the other i've were
given to some one else. Jeremiah was
iubilant compared with DR.. Heenan when
Swineford's appointment was announced; I;
and Col. Villas is not so popular as he was
i'm Minnesota
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
CHICAG0'S TRUNK CRIME.
CARUSO SLAIN IN A BARBERS
CHAIR BY FRIENDS.

The Perpetrators Of the Butchery Cons
fess Their Guilt-PossessiOn of $500
or &4OO which the Victim Had Saved
the Object of tho MurdsFers-A Triple
Hanging Hoped For.
CHICAGO, May 12.-The Italians arrests
ed in this city for alleged participation in
the murder OF the Italian peanut peddIer
Caruso practically confessed to the peype.
tration of the murder this afternoon.
They, in measure, ahsolve the man who
was arrested in New York on his way to
Italy. They state that he witnessed the
deed, however, and demanded share of
the money taken from Caruso as the price
of his silence, and then aided them in
shipping the body In the trunk to Pitts
burg. Detectives declare that the confess
sion is sufficient to cause the hanging Of
all three Of the men. All the particulars
are now known to the police. The muir
der was perpetrated solely to obtain $500
or S400 which, 1t was known, CarusO had
IN his possession.
Giovanni Azzeo, Antonio Mercuri0 and
ignaziO BoVe are the names Of the three
Italians.
KILLED IN BARBER's CHAIR.
Having determined TO XIII Caruso, they
chose garroting as being the most silent,
as well as being swift. 1t was the custom
Of these men TO shave each other, aud in
order TO take Caruso unawares. It was
proposed to shave their victim. When he
was seated in the chair Boye and
Azzeo took him by the arms to
prevent his escape, and Mercurio grasped
him round the throat and pulled his bead
back upon the top OF the chair, gripping
his windpipe until his wretched victim
ceased TO move. During the efforts OF the
stranglng victim to escape his trousers
pocket containing the coveted money,
was cut by one Of the assassins and the
savings Of his lie extracted. The trunk
was thenpurchased and the body packed
therein
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
VarnadOe Convicted of Voluntary Man
slaughter, and A dmItted to Bail.

VarnadOe Convicted of Voluntary Man
slaughter, and Admitted TO Bail.
ATLANTA, GA, May 12.--Col. Varna-
doe was to-day found guilty OF voluntary
manslaughter. He killed Asbury White
head with poeket-knife is months ago.
His friends and counsel were confident Of
acquittal, and the verdict was a
great surprise to them. The counsel
gave notice at once of motion for new
trial, and Varnadoe was released on
$1,000 bond.
About 200 delegates have arrived for the
twenty sixth biennial convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association,
which VIII assemble at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow in tho First BAPTIST
church. Over 400 delegates will be here
from every State and Territory and from
the Canadas. Several European visitors
have arrived. The convention will sit
five days, and the sessions are expected
20 be very interesting.
Ex Register Of the United States Treas
ury Bruce Is In The city tonight.
Gen. Hancock Is busy inspecting the
locations offered for barracks and Will
probably remain a week longer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
NIUTILATED COIN.
The Price aud Terms on which 1t will
be Redeemed at the Mints.

The Price aud Terms on which 1t will
be Redeemed at the Mints.
WASHINGTON, May 12.--The Director
OF the Mint has issued n circular an
nouncing that the superintendents Of the
United States mints at Philadelphia, san
Francisco and New Orleans have been
authorized to purchase mutilated and un-
current United states silver coin Of stand
AID hneness AZ the rate Of 0S cents per
ounce weight when presented in sums OF
SO and upwards. Coins can be forwarded
10 these mints by registered mail or by
express, "charges prepaid" and the value
will be returned at the sellers risk and
expense by express, registered mail, check
or draft.
Persons sending full weight United
states subsidiary silver coins would re-
ceive ~ the rate authorized about 7S
cents per dollar Of their face value, but
for mutlated coin less amount pr0pOT-
toned 10 their deficiency IN LEGAL weight.
AT these rates muiilated silver coins will
be worth az the miuts per ounce 0S cents,
or per ounce ayOirdupOis about 80 cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
TWO FLORIDA MURDERS.
The Corpse ora Missing Peddler Found
in a Swamp near Madison.

The Corpse ora Missing Peddler Found
in Swamp near Madison.
MADISON, FLA, May 1.-Two willfuI
murders have just come to light in this
county. Last January three foot ped
dlers were operating in this and adjoin-
ing counties. One by the name of Me-
Gulre was seen about twelve miles north
Of here near a large swamp on January
-. His companions made every inquiry
for him at the railroad stations and other
points without finding any clue to his
whereabouts. McGuire's wife in Indian-
apols wrote Gov. Perry several months
ago 20 make inquiry In the State for him,
which was referred 10 the Madison County
Commissioners, and by them 10 the grand
jury for investigation. Last Saturday a
negro fishing in a swamp where
Mcclure was last seen found
boot on it in the water, and notified sew
eral parties, who formed search party
and found the clothing and papers belong
ing 10 the missing peddler. An inquest
was held and developed the fact that
negro named Nelson Mccall and his two
sons, Marshall and William, had been
seen with many articles supposed 10 be-
long 10 the peddler. These parties were
arrested aud jailed. Many articles are
still in their possession. which they claim
to have bought. The matter is being thor
oughly Investigated.
In the case Of the negro Charles Single
ton, who was found dead about six miles
from town last Tuesday, shot through the
head, strong evidence points TO two white
men as the murderers. They VIII be ar
raafar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
COMMERCIAL VALUEOF NERVE
The Profitable Territory Annexed by
Russia.

LONDON, May 12.-Dispatches from
Moscow show that Russia is beginning to
realize in avery practical way the benefits
of her southwark march in Central ASIA.
The city of Nerve which was seized last
year, is the centre of an immense caravan
trade. attracting merchants from all parts
OF Turkomania, Afgbanistan, Persia, and
even from Europe. This is the first spring
that the place has been in fun poss ssiOn
of the Russians, and the spring trade has
opened with great activity. Shoals of
workmen, many of whom have been
brought from Russia, are busily engaged
building churches, mosques and hundreds
OF houses, both Tor business and residence
purposes.
The wealth Of the Mervii and of the sur
rounding tribes has maryelousiy in
creased, and this fact goes far to reconcile
them to Russian denomination and taxes.
Civilization and fixed government are
also following in the wake of the Russian
conquest, and the slave trade, Of which
MerV has been centre from prehistoric
times, is almost wholly eXterminated.
Domestic slavery is still tolerated with
some notifications, but as no slaves can
be bought and the children of slave
mothers are born free, the institu-
tiOn is doomed to extinction
with the death of the present
generation. There are numerous dOmes-
tic slaves of Russian birth among the
TurkOmans, and a special exception has
been made in their favor. which may be a
straw indicating the way of.the wind. A
recent ukase of the Car commands that
every Persian now held in bondage by
Turkomans SHALL be set free aud returned
to Persia. Hundreds of liberated Per-
slams have thus been sent back across the
frontier within the past few weeks.