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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
The EGYPTIAN QUESTION.
Eropsned by The Death of Mohammed
IcWnk-What France Demands.

Icwhk-What France Demands.
Hr laso- American cable TO the Dspatch.l
Itus Janufry s.-The death of the
AaD.tD of Egypt has afforded occasion
-l f.t ir,nch newspapers 20 again take
t. -.i discuss at great length the long
n- Egyptian question. They all
s.r.. .U tls belief that England will take
Vantage ~ the situation 10 prOlong her
lnDu of the country. and all express
a i.ar ilai tho new khedivo will prove
'a.t uuppet iu tho hands of the British.
laeJ JN.ril. des Dt50is, in its article on
taH aWe.t. demands the appointment of
1trrncy o. govern Egypt.
Il. f1fo aud the Au'0riie consider that
&c. "lul'h ot Mohammed Tewtik has given
fiH. itr occasion % again insist upon "a
.iiie settlement of the EgypuOn ques-
t.l.
itc fa, SAYS that the Porte will con-
@. I. much to England ~ return for par
To-. restoration of Turkish authority in
it' Lord Salisbury. the GaflOis adds.
N rnhhly try to enlist the sultan on
i." 'o Cd. the Dreipuud in return for
nm. Concessions ~ Eeypt.
i. i. believed iu French circles in Cairo
tt' ihe orte wall only consent 10 the
fD...,luu oi Abhas. the hereditary Prince
o. itIpt uIOn the understanding that
Is Af la-ha, who Wa, in MAY last deposed
the presidclc. " The Council and
i.. ministerial pol ION be then held. AGAIN
-.'uurs itc position Of President Of the
''iNrl, and that extended authority be
gwen l. No0kLtaf Pasha. the cOmmis-
.ei oi ihe Porte al Cairo
GEENAS rrEEnrNsIoSs.
hrmis, January s-The German news
le,,.' lAl,,i' 'o-a.y ln commenting uoon the
result lhei may ue expected 70 follow the
80" Di tne hhcdiyo express apprehen-
WI. giye use % % renewal of the French
a. ,alioh ID secure the withdrawal Of the
hi.ll,h troops ifom Egypt. They are
W, however, that should this agita.
e'..s' ~. m Ss"n started It Will prove uusuc-
It"fiK's soS AND HrIR.
,AiAo, January o.-Abbas pacba ,ha
siuest son ana successor of the khed,vo
was IA Vienna when the iuieilga,,ca' -, ~, ~,
death oi ms father reached bSn ~ "a @ 'uo
mediately telegraphed 70 the pyes;5o, iav suns ns
the Council announcing his i,t.n,,o.' - ~
tiaiting immediately for Cairo to aSsr,ua va
me duties which deyolyed upon d1,''
through his fathers death. NV" '''"
TnE DEAD EULEEs FuNHnu.
CAiRo. January s.--The funeral a ,ha
hhediye took place this aftefnoon q-no
route VI The procession from the Helonan
palace, where he died, 70 the Abdin palace
where tho ceremonies were held. was linei
BY 10000 persons. The services througb-
cot were Of a simple character, but thonch
they were devoid Of all ostentation thew
We're imposing.
AShis chEDifxD Win EsoLisu IDEAS.
i0sD0N. Eng, January s.-Acco,din, 10
,aniYiinalion 80 lar cleaned the Cabinet has
uu.o,aed 10 treat the accession of Abhas
,l sona ~ as An event not altering In any wise
va, pfinsh policy. Abbas is credited with
'A''''Is Lnglish ideas and sympatbles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
INFORMATION FROM CHILE.
Chileans Indicted for the Assault on the
Men from the baltimore.
10y telegraph 70 Tho Dlspatch.l

IBF teIeEf1ph % tne UIsIttff.I
WAsHING-~~, January s.-Senor Montt.
the Chilean Minister, had another confer
ence with Secretary Blaine to-day. The
Minister laid before the Secretary informa-
tion 10 the effect that the Chilean district
attorney indicts the followingDarned
prisoners: Carlos Gomez; a Chilean; Fred
erico Rodriguez. a Chilean Ahumada.
q Chilean, and Davidson. an American.
He asks that they be punished according
10 law, as follows; Gomez with from three
10 FIVE years confinement IN the peniten-
tiary; Rodriguez, two TO eighteen months
confinement IN the penitentiary, and
Abumada and Davidson. twenty 70 forty
daYs' Imprisonment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

A little girl. becoming suddenly angry
with her mother, said. with hot indlgna-
ton: ~ amt any kin to you anyway--ex-
ccpt BY marriage" There is an sxcsedin9
large amount Of sarcasm and much humos
In this brief remark; but II has no connec-
on the 18th. 18th, and 18th Pinafofe will be
handaornslv presented af Mozart Han tor
the baneff Of the 6old,er' and sailoss
Monument.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Mrs. J. w. Cringan will reopen her
classes in plain and fancy Cooking at her
residence. No. 3l9 east Franklin street, on
Monday, January IL, 1872. Ladies. wish
ing to join these classes are requested 20
enter their names at the Exchange Tor
Woman's Work, corner Of Fourth and
franklin streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
$3.50

gets what Is left of lot Of 8. %.
B and G, 9. o., 10. b. @, and ID lasts of
Gentlemen's Lace Shoes, reduced from 50.
II, and SO. Also. few Patent-Leather
Congress Caters and Laced Shoes that
were SG. so and So. J. A. GRf0G,
Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
nsa,h of Miss Ella sIyers.

Miss Ella Myers died at her residence,
No. 1916 east Broad street. yesterday MORN
ing at o'clock, AZ the advanced age OF eighty
years. She was sister OF the late Gustavus A.
Myers, who once in part represented this city IN
the General Assembly Of Virginia, aud an aunt
Of MAJOR T.. T. d. Myers and a great-aunt OF
Conway Myers. Her funeral will take place on
tomorrow at o'clock Z. n. from her residence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

takes ali that is left Of lot OF Dongoia
Boots. patent tips, spring heels, running
5-S, 81 10 TO- /, and II to -.
j. A. GRIGG, Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
Good-TsmpIars' Meeting.

District Lodge, No. I. Independent Or-
der Good Templars. met at Springfield
Hall last night as guests of tho East-End Lodge,
and most enioyeble fraternal gathering Il was.
District Chief. .Tempiar Phaup presided and .
full complement of officers were present The
attendance was large and considerable business
was transacted which will rebound to the benent
NJ tbs order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Mr.. n. b. Hill, an old resident OF this
city, died last night at . o'clock at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. NJ. A. Peasants, No.
SOS north Eleventh street. The deceased WAS
In the eighty-sixth year OF bis age. lie was an
ex-member OF the City Council from Jefferson
Ward and for number Of years was Clerk oI
~<ns-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

gets your choice of IS pair Zeigler's best
Pebble Goat Button Boots. "a to on the
A, b, G, ID. and Il lasts, common-sense and
opera lasts. J. A. GRIoa. Pace Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
War Declared The United States
nefled ~

A man appeared in front Of Fortress
Monroe. planted flag of strange device,
and opened fire on the sentinels with re-
peating rife, killing two and wouAding
three. He announced in loud tones chat
he had declared war against the United
States. He was demonstrated with by
citizens. but refused to retire or
10 cease firing. He was finally rid:
died with balls from q gatllng-gun and
buried near the beach. No one knows his
nsme but many shrewdly guess that no bad
been hired to advertise the Pinafore per-
formance at Academy OF Music January
l2th, 18th, aud 18th. for the beneht OF tho
Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Perhaps
he was II so let him rest "a pesce' he
has done his part like man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
For Constipation

Use HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
DR.. ]. K. Forston, Kiowa, |. IT,. says
Il have tried Il for constipation with sue,
cuss. and think it worthy a thorough trial
by the profession"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
Noah Porter DYING.

fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
NEw HAVEN, CoSS. January s. s.--Ex- Presi-
dent Noah Porter, Of Yale, IS gradually sinking,
and his death is thought 20 be near.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
wooLLES-NIrIsDE DESTROYED.


GAINESVILLE, GA, January s.-The Clarksyilie
Woollen-Mis have been totally destroyed by
fre Loss, SlOO.OOO-no insurance. Two hun
dred employees were thrown out OF work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
Lnsses by Iire.

by Anglo-Amerlcan cable 70 The Dispatch.I
LONDON, Enc, January Sire was dis
covered to-day in No. hold OF the british
steamer Scotia, Captain Crcckdart. at Hornby
dock, Liverpool from Norfolk There are 500
bales OF cotton IN the hold, tho hatches battened
down, aud the Are brigade Is Injecting steam into
the hold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
WANTS A cART-sHRD.
The Bernhardt sale To-Dav-other Notes.

There Will be large crowdat the Theatre
this afternoon TO bid for seats for the Bern
hardt engagement. Orders have been sent from
Roanoke, Staunton, Pet ersburg. Lynchburg. and
Danyiie for seats, all the railroads having given
special rates. Nine. Bernhardts special train
should arrive Sunday. Arrangements have been
made for gorgeous production Should any
seats be left, which is very doubtful, they yill
be sold Monday.
The people OF Richmond have only two moro
chances for the present 10 see "The Soudan,
which has had an almost phenomenal run at the
Academy OF Music this week. There Will be a
matinee this afternoon, and to-nights perform
ance will close the engagement. The piece has
drawn large audiences through the entire week
and all have been pleased. IL Is magnificent
production.
"Me and Jack Is the title OF the farce comedy
that will be presented at the Theatre Monday
and Tuesday nights by the Lester & Williams
company. The production, which is represented
as being quite clever one, Is composed princi-
pally OF specialties. dances, and new jokes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

The case of Harry Gordon. charged With
shooting Joe johnson. . siI-year-old boy,
in the foot last Tuesdays came up before Squire
Lewis a. the Henrico courthouse yesterday, but
the injured boy being unable 70 appear. Cor.
don ives remandod 70 5aii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Never neglect cough. Begin at once
taking A. Il. G. ExpectoraDt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Mepier Chocolate is fashionable drink.
Did you ever try Il? Send postal card for
samples and directions. Men;sr, New
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
THREE CENTS PER COPY.


what Is the meaning Of the grca, activity
Of officers and men on tho monitor nest in
James riyerf WHY are they running nth.
er and thisher, packing and unpackins
their bags" and laughing and shouting.
and looking Jolly generality Why the ex.
planation Is that they are packing mn the,
beautiful uniform suits snd lenilng neD. Tor
use by the cast and choras of "Piuasore
TO be rendered at tho Academy Of Music
January 18th, 18th. and ilth. Tickets. :,
cents. Chorus. 80 voices; orchestra. IS
pieces. Reserved seats at Ramos's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Gaines against Commonwealth. Further
argued By Colonel w. r. Aylctt and Major II.
Taylor Scott for Commonwealth, and 7. G. JONES'
ESQ, for plaintiff Ia error.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
FIGHT BETWEEN THE HUcKsTeRS.
second-sIarket Committee Postpones Ac-
tion on Petition Considered Yesterday.

An important meeting OF tho Council
Committee on the Second Market was held
IN Clerk Flournoy's office at l o'clock yes
terday afternoon for the purpose OF con-
steering a petition from the inside huck-
sters to make those selling on the outside
of the mark ket-house come inside the build
ing and be subject TO the same restrictions
that govern the interior dealers.
There was n large delegation of the out
side ana inside hucksters. Ii was shown
that the receipts to the city along the line
of sidewalk from the southern end of the
meat market to Broad street amounted to
between $40 and $500 per annum.
SOME HAD SOLD THEIR STALLS.
Mr.. X. J. Holtzback said he could
enumerate several who at one time owned
stalls and had sold them and taken stands
on the outside. He stated that what his
people asked was that the stalls under the
roof Of the market be flied up before any
persons be allowed 10 sell on the outside.
The green grocers and unlicensed sellers
were doing great damage to the market
houses.
Nr. j. ". White said he wanted to know
upon whom the greatest hardship would
be operated If those people were removed
from the alley to the vegetable market.
SHOULD STICK TO THE ORDINANCES.
councilman JACKSON tnOusut tne cOU-
mittee ought to stick closely to the ordi-
nance. and if the ordinance required them
to come inside he would vote SO: If not,
he would vote against bringing them in.
Mr.. Vaughan, who was representing the
interest of the outside dealers. said if such
action was taken as would impose this
hardship upon that class it would also
drive purchasers to the green grocers and
thereby injure the market very materially.
The Clerk, upon being asked, stated that
he did not have quite. enough stalls TO
supply all the applicants in case the out
side dealers were required TO come In.
though there were number in the rear
portion which were vacant.
Councilman Jackson moved that action
in the matter be postponed until the new
ordinances are framed, which prevailed.
only the Chairman voting against it.
WANTS A cART-sHRD.
The Clerk suggested that the co mmittee
ask the Council in the spring for an ap-
preparation of s. 900 to build a shed tor
the carriers in Pink alley. and said he
would guarantee that it would be repaid
with interest in SIX years.
The Clerk was instructed to carry out
the ordinances in reference to delinquent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

Mrs. John r. Windham. Gtone. Pickens
county, Ala, writes; II have used Brady.
cFotine fos hsadaohs with siways good se-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

TWENTY-FIVE cents buys q bottle Of A b.
c. Expectorant at all dIugstores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

buys the choice Of any Boys Suit or
Oyercost that sold for 60, $40. gil, sl2,
and $l3.
Ey- Sec tho Knee Pants Suits re-
duced TO 3l.15.
g.ay- Sec the Knee-Pants Suits re-
duced to Sl.9O.
sn- See tho Knee-Psnts Suits re-
duced to S2.9S.
Bxc- See the Knee-Pants Suits re-
duced TO 1896.
res- See the Knse-Pants Suits re-
duced to So.
gas- Sec tho Cape Oyercoats reduced
to sl.9s.
pay- See the Cape Overcosts reduced
to s2.9s.
ga5- See the Cape Overcoats reduced
to 1896.
30 See the Cape Overcoats reduced
to s..
se5- See the Cape Overcoats reduced
to $3.50.
ed5- See tho Refers reduced "
S2.19.
s6y- See the Refers reduced 10
1856.
EzS- SEQ the Refers reduced 70
$4.2O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

ll. work was terribly hazardous. The
1r on bad entirely changed the topo-
.ptY of the mine. Many tunnels were
closed ,utrcly. and igloose bOulders were
il.nced peulously on shelves and rocks
adjoining the air.shaft and the main shaft.
who. breath OF air almost might hurl
down upon thercscuers Notwithstanding
t.-" ilu.er- the rescuors kept brayely at
t..Ir WORK. and at o'clock this evening
lal recovered about forty bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

The new. of the disaster spread quickly
through the villages surrounding krebs.
Il,ry physician at once volunteered his
services and fastened 20 krebs TO DO his
iuty ot mercy. Hundreds OF miners
tr.n the Bmidwood and McAllister fields
iaulri to the scene 10 do what thev could
ward assisting in the rescue of the en-
funrl men aud the recovery of the
lrl,s of the dead The work of rescue
N.. begun 40 once aud has continued all
ttrceh the drcary hours of last night and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
SENATE BILLS PASSED.

10 ratlfy and cOnDrm tue cOnsOuuatlOu Oi tno
Norfolk ani vlrginia-Beach Railroad Company
and the Danyile and SeabOard Railroad Com
pany under the name OF the Norfolk. Albemarle
and Atlantic Railroad Company; 10 Incorporate
the Big Stone Gap Railroad Company; oauthOr-
ize and empower the Allegheny Iron Company 10
construct and operate railroad under certain
limitations; 10 authorize the Board OF Superyl-
sors Of Accomac county TO pay the craftsman OF
= proposed road law for said county; 20 incUrpO-
rate the Salem and Craig Railway and Mining
Company: 70 Incorporate the Salem and South
ern Railway Company; 70 amend and confirm
the charter OF the Basic City Mining, Nanufac-
turing and Land Company granted by the CIR
cult Court Of Augusta county the 7th day OF De-
cember, 1889.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09

proved March ., losoi euliticu an az. " iiiSV'-
porate the Roanoke. Fincastle and Clifton
Forge Company"
Mr. McDonalds bill 10 muster into the service
OF the State the Virginia Zouayes, Of Lyncnburs,
was opposed by Mr.. Mushbach and advocated by
Mr. Mcdonald and recomniitted.
Tho report OF the Committee on Reduction OF
Criminal Expenses was made the special order
tor Thursday at O'Clock.
At twenty minutes TO 2 the Senate adjourned.
House of Delegates.
The session OF the House was opened with
prayer by Rev. DR.. Tudor.
Mr. John Jackson, OF Richmond, presented a
bill TO 40 amend the Code in relation to the duties
OF the superintendent OF weights and measures,
as to provide that the sealer OF this city shall
once In each year 60 to the houses, stores, or
shops OF every person using measures ana
weights, and his power ana duties shau extend
over tho same territory as that OF the Hastings
Court.
Mr. Chambers introduced q bill 70 regulate
the use OF steam boilers IN the commonwealth
OF Virginia. The bin provides that every per-
son using steam boiler shall file In the ONCE
OF the Commissioner OF tho Revenue sworn
statement that his boiler Is provided with
the proper attachments To insure safety In its
use-to wit: One safety valve, one steam-pres-
sure gauge, one glass water gauge, three gauge
cocks ~ least one man-hole or hand-hole plate
above the crown sheet, and SUFFICIENT number
In the lower space 70 admit OF thoroughly
cleaning the boiler A yioiztion OF the law
shall DO misdemeanor, and tne onenaer snAn
gii5Sc gi5c. / ''n' Of not less 'h'n w or more man
Nr. @. p. Nolen, OF Patrick, introduced bill
70 amend and re-enact section 1907, chapter
1s1, OF the Code In relation to punishment for
petit iarceny. The amendment provides that
II any person be convicted OF simple larceny
be shall be punianed BY stripes, not less than
nve nor more than thirty-nine.
orHsR BILLS PEEssxTsD AND RKrERRED.
n NJ n.u.x q, in.x,rpornta tho Norfolk Ro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-09
IsTERsrATE-coMNERcg LAW.

Mr. Stubbs offered tho following:
ResOirsd By the Senate (the House concufringl,
That our senators are instructed, and members
OF Congress are requested, 70 oifer an amend
the interstate commerce act, Or to have n law
passed extending the jurisdiction OF the present
Interstate Commerce Commission 10 freight ana
common carriers ON the nayigao,o waters WITHIN
the Jurisdiction OF the United States. The reso-
luton was agreed TO.
A Communication was received from Governor
Mckinney stating that on the 9TH OF December,
1890, he appointed Thomas Whitehead Comfnis-
sioner Of Agriculture OF Virginia for the term OF
two years, beginning January 1. 1891, In obe-
dience to section 1885. Code 1887, ani asking
the confirmation OF tho appointment by the
Senate. This Will be done In executive session.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1892-10-06

Business is alive to great coming event,
and in the hurly=burly of its prepare,
tions for the Columbian Exposition in
1898; too much is already seen ON the
streets of iancifuI or amusing nature,
both superficial and catch penny. There
has been observed a void in the line of the
strictly useful; combining Herewith in
structive object lessons and the beautiful
i'll art. Books there may be by the score,
but the experience of the Cent ennial Elk.
position at Philadelphia shows that the
mass of these were mere trifles and unser-
viceable. The horde of visitors were ever
at loss for handy pocket guide Of of
fetal stamp not only reliable, but pleas
ing and always fit to keep. Just what is
wanted OF this unique kind has Aappily
already made its appearance and we have
before US THE OFFICIAL PORTFOLIO OF THE
WORLDS COLUMBIAN ExPosITIoN," illustrat-
Ell from Water Color DRAWN s.
This Portfolio is rare and beautiful ex-
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of the Great Exposition at Chicago in 1898.
The ourteen magnificent structures are
View gives q realistic glance at the lay Of
the grounds with their principal buildings
lagoons, etc. The illustrations are exact
reproductions, III water color effects, OF the
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Graham. The pictures therefore are not
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art, and competent critics pronounce them
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1t is simply wonderful how such perfec
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1892-10-06

secret means to get up an agitation amongst
the Jews, who, through the medium of
certain papers which they were able to in
fluence, demanded an investigation into
the charges that had been made a. ainst
Rachel, and this agitation spread even
amongst the better class of Christians, tor
to the honor of the Christian community
and of Russia ITSELF be it said, there are
men and women in that benighted country
who have no sympathy with the incessant
persecution of the Jewish people, and who
do not hesitate TO deprecate the crueltes
practised towards them.
Nor were Peter Aliexieff's enemies slow
to seize the occasion. Peter had never
been popular, and the cry having been
raised against him, there were plenty
ready to keep itup. By-and-by it leake
out, as it was bound to do under the cir
cumstance', that the beautiful and gentle
Rachel had been logged in goal in the
Count Nicholas Suvorof and il being so
well known that The Count and Alexieff
were fanatical haters of the Jews the storm
OF indignation grew louder. The pendu-
lum was swinging the other way now. 1t
was the reaction after the fever OF excite
ment and the passionate outburst of fury
which had led to the mas5acres and burn
ings. The people however. who were at
present agitating had remained dumb and
silent while the Jews were being harried
and slain and despoiled of their property.
Now it was the other way about, and the
rioters held their peace.
Perhaps after all there would not have
been such an outcry had the matter not
reached the ears of those who were high
above even the Count Suvorof' and the
Minister of Justice was at last instructed to
make some inquiries. Things moved
slowly i'll Russia, and these inquiries &C.
cupied six months. But the result was
much to the joy of Peter Alexieff's enc
mics, that he was deposed Through
having powerful friends at Court, he was
Immediately appointed to a governship in
Siberia. 1t was the ordinary way of
getting rid of an official who had brought
the authorities into bad odour and the ex-
Chief of the st. Petersburg Police was or
derei to proceed at once to Sakhalin.
Most other men would have felt some
what appalled, at the journey to the far
distant and desolate region of SakhaIin.
But Alexieff was rather elated at the pros
pect for he knew that the pay was good,
and the appointment could be made the
stepping-stone to something better; while
every governor in Siberia, and particular
ly those i'll the eastern provinces, had
absolute power in their hands,
the power of life and death. They
became- petty kings and autocrats, and
could give unrestrained vent to their pas
sions and their hates.