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The herald., 1893-09-04
PERSONAL.

DR.. G. V. Baldwin leaves for Chicago
today, to be gone month.
Miss Pearl Brown of Woodland is
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. M. Brooks.
The Misses Ray and Annie Cohn, who
have been spending two or three weeks
at Santa Monica, return today.
@. F. Morgan, representing the we'll
known firm of A. Schilling, arrived in
the city yesterday and is at the Hollen-
beck.
Mr.. Percy f. Fuller of tie firm of
Henry Fuller & Co. departs for Chicago
today via the Santa Fe. He will spend
several weeks at the White city.
Brandt and A. O. Gilkey spent yester-
day at Santa Monica, they being the
guests of s. F. Christmas, who is repre-
senting J. Bsumgarten & Co. of San
Francisco. Mr.. Christmas leaves for
San Diego today.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Tho Galen Institute,

Office, $685. South Spring street, Los
Angeles. From their experience in the
hospitals of Europe and Amesica, their
knowledge of the rapid advancements
that have been made in diagnosing and
treating diseases in the lsst few years,
can tell the probability OF cure in all
cases of chronic diseases. They make
every case special study, and will not
take any case unless there is moral
certainty of making complete cure.
They will guarantee complete cure in
every case they take for treatment. Ser
Yicea free Of charge.
The herald., 1893-09-04
THE ROBBERS WE'LL PAID
SUCCESSFUL HlGnwAYMEN AT
SANTA MONICA.
They Secure -Four Hundred Dollars in
Cash and Gold Watch and
Chain-The Detsils of
the Affair.

A bold and daring highway robbery
was committed at Santa Monica on Sat-
urday evening by two masked burglars,
who secured about $400 in money and a
ladies' gold watch and chain from W. d.
Semple. on Third street.
Semple has been living there for sew
eral months, conducting delicacy
store, on Third street, in the storeroom
adjacent to NJ. ID. Feathers candy ba.
zaar. Semple is one OF those characters
who believed in boarding up his money
instead of banking it. and had accumu-
lated $500, which he kept in purse,
and had it with the days sales, which
amounted to between s25 and $50, and
bad on his wife's gold watch and chain.
He had closed up his store about 8 :45
p. m. aud was vending his way home-
ward, he residing over Culp & Miller's
grocery store, and had reached the
stairway leading to his rooms, when he
was confronted by two masked men,
one slim, tall man and the other short
and thick set. A pistol was showed
under his nose and he was told to hold
up his hands, which he did, and they
proceeded to relieve him of his valua-
bes.
As soon as they left him he gave the
alarm and the marshal and constables
are at work on the case.
The watch stolen was ladies' gold
hunting case watch, with "E. s." en-
graved on the case, to which was at
tached chain with what jewellers call
square ball and chain at the end.
Yesterday morning Semple came to
Los Angeles to see if he could hear any
thing OF his missing acquaintances.
The citizene are up in arms about this
second example of this crime, and are
talking of organizing special commit
tee to rid the town OF every objsctiona-
BILE character.
The herald., 1893-09-04
HOIIRNpKCK

C. r. Morgan, T. NJ. McFarlane, T. J. shackel.
ford, F. NJ. BernaId, P. h. Bernard o. 8. Potter,
D. u N; Carman, san Franeisco; " IrssE, P.
DR.. L. L. Puett, Soldiers Home; A. L. Grow,
Needles; W. A. Burr, Arizona; e. z. Banta A.
Martin and wife, Riverside; C. A. Frank and
wife, Livermore; Z. A. Tonrea, ella Bend,
Ariz j. W. Dougherty. Prescot,, Ariz.; ]. R.
Barley. J: L. Truelow, Santa Barbara; z. b.
Rogerf, Chicago; J. Z: Marks, Phoenix; Jennie
Yesmans, G. B. Dillingham; and wife, New
York
The herald., 1893-09-04
The Creamerie.

The neatest, most inviting and COM
Portable dining room in Los Angeles.
One visit makes of you customer, and
cur service will keep you one. Prices,
low as the lowest. Provisions, the best.
Separate apartment for ladiee. The
Creamerie, 126 North Main street, hall
block north OF First.
The herald., 1893-09-04
The True Laxative Principle

OF the plants used in manufacturing
the pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs. has
a permanently beneficial effect on the
human system, while the cheap vegeta-
Bile extracts and mineral solutions, usu-
ally sold as medicines, are permanently
injurious. Being we'll informed you will
use the true remedy only. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Natfck House.

Popular prices, central location, good
service. Only hotel running its own
free bus to and from depots. Day rates,
81 rs, $l.50 and 81; meals, % cents.
Corner Main and First streets, entrance
on First street. II. A. Hart & Sons,
proprietors.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Go tn Handnuarters

For any kind oftin, sheet-iron, copper
plated or wooden ware, cutlery. brushes,
rubber hose, anything needed about the
house or yard, 60 to headquarters, the
w. G. Furrey company, 159 to 165 North
Spring street.
The herald., 1893-09-04
&15 ReWard.

Off & Vaughn, druggists. corner
Fourth and Spring streets, are author
lied to refund the above in any case that
single bottle OF Smiths Dandruff
Pomade fails to cure. Never known to
fail. Try it.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Go Today

To the Library lunch room, 246 South
Broadway, next to city hall. Hot din
ner from IL to p. M. Coolest place in
the city. Prompt service. Prices rea-
eonable
The herald., 1893-09-04
FUNERAL NOTICE.


CONSTANTINF-All members of the Inde-
pen ient Order OF Foresters are requested to
meet ut Mcdonald Hall, No. l27 North
Main street. at 80 p. m. today, to pay the
last respects to our late brother, Frederick
Constantine. OF Court Los Ans tles No. x22.
Services to be held at the residence, CAT
San Julian street Iutermept to take place
at Evergreen Cemetery. under the auspices
of Rncampment No. II, Royal Foresterr.
The herald., 1893-09-04
IfYnn Need N Trnaa

Call at Beckwiths pharmacy, 303 North Main.
ft guaranteed, Our book all about hernia,
or rupture, now ready, free at our store or by
mail. JOHN BlCKWITH & SON, druggists.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Maier & Zobeleins lager, fresh from the
brewery, on drsught in all the principal sa-
looms, delivered promptly in bottles or kegs.
Office and brewery, 444 Also street. Tele-
pnOne 81,
The herald., 1893-09-04

The funeral parlors of Howry & Bre-
see, on South Broadway, are the finest
ON the COAST.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Fire Insuranoe-Money to Loan.

William R. Burke & Co., 2131a North
Spring street, up stairs, Fire Insurance
agency. Capital represented. 20,000,-
000.) Lots of cheap money to loan on
real estate. Notary public.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Hotel Metropoie, Catalina Island.
Enlarged. Fine orchestra. Fishing,
boating, bathing. For rates apply to F.
b. Prussia, manager, or $50 West Second
street, Los Angeles.
The herald., 1893-09-04

For q good table wine, order our Sonoma
Zinfandel at SOC per gal. T.Vache & Co.,
cor. Commercial and Alameda. Tel. 300.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Thirty dollars allowed for Old Davis'a
sewing machines. Drop postal card to
128 South Main street.
The herald., 1893-09-04

The fine soda fountain you ever saw, and
the finest soda drinks at Laux's. No. 142 Sonth
Spring street.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Albert Aron of the well-known firm
Of Kaufman & Haas, San Jacinto, is in
the city attending to important busi-
neRs
The herald., 1893-09-04
A. Ii. Chairman

Sells the Glepwood ranges and Richmond
ranges, the two best stoves in America. House
hold goods specially. Ala s. Spring st.
The herald., 1893-09-04
For the ChoIcest Hutter

See the Worlds Great Healer
nd oculist, at rooms 10 aud IL. No. 3I6L
buth spring street, Los Angeles, Cal.
The herald., 1893-09-04

The choicest place for ice-cold drinks at
Laux's, 142 South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Duffy's pure Malt at woollacott's.
East India Herb Tea Uuros

Constipation, biliousness and headache,
cleanses the SYSTEM stimulates the liver and
kidneys, makes new blood. Entirely vegeta-
ble Sample free. H. M. SALE g. sON, agents,
220 South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Prof. L. Loeb's musical studio opens Sept.
18th, 1881 south Spring street. Call Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The herald., 1893-09-04

We take pleasure in announcing that we are
now fully prepared to do all kinds of glass
beveling, and manufacture all kinds of French
plate mirrors. Old and damaged mirrors re-
silvered All work guaranteed. II. Raphael &
Co., 44o and 44O South Spring st.
The herald., 1893-09-04
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Howry & Bresee. Broadway under.
takers. Independent of the trust"
The herald., 1893-09-04

Do You Want Wall Paper?
Closing out sale-Rckstrom & Stras burg, 3O7
nd 309 south Main street.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Fire Insurance Rates Reduced.
Independent of the compact" See Basker-
vile, 21S North Main (Lanfranco uilding) and
save money
The herald., 1893-09-04
Largest Stock Fruits and vexetables.

Damson plums cheap. for canning; choice
northern Bartlett pears, peaches, plums, etc.
Althouse Bros, los West First street; tee.
phone 1893.
The herald., 1893-09-04

SOWERKROWT. Moss srnPmESs; maESss.
7-22ly
The herald., 1893-09-04
Rollers Ice Cream

Finest in the city Made at Los Angeles cream.
cry, 342 W. Second street. Telephone 537.
The herald., 1893-09-04
The Only KaeIev Iustttuta

In Southern California is at Riverside. The
Los Angeles Office is at rooms "a and rs, New
Wilson block.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Dressed to Order In Five Minute
Live, fat chickens. Bean & CLARK, 116 K 5th.
B Headquarters for thoroughbred poultry, game
and produce
The herald., 1893-09-04

FOr INC ChoICoBt Butter
the city go to Los Angeles creamery, 322 W.
cond street. Churned fresh every day.
The herald., 1893-09-04

New and Old Books,
Magazines, etc. Book Exchange, cor. Second
and Main streets.
The herald., 1893-09-04

Forecast for Southern California: Fair
weather; slightly cooler Monday; westerly
winds.
The herald., 1893-09-04
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.

Just received ex ship City of Glasgow, via
San Diego, from LONDON, 125 cases Bass & Co.'S
Pale Ale, pints and quarts and Guinness Dub.
lin Stout LAX ~
Ex ship Orion, via New Orleans, 35 cases as
sorted. Cordials from e Cuseuier fills aine & Gle,
France, consisting of Anisette, Creme de Men
the, Curacao, Creme de Roses, Creme de Moka,
Aerischino. Chsrtreusse, Benedfctine, etc.
Also "a cases G. & W. Stewards Scotch Whis.
key, from Aberdeen, Scotland.
The herald., 1893-09-04
Indications.

Maximum temperature, 30.
Minimum temperature, "a.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
CAPE ELIZABETH.
A Lively Trial in the Court Room.

Lively Trial in the Court Room
Wednesday forenoon the KnightviIle
court house was the scene of double
headed trial before Justice Robinson.
the complainants being couple of Jew
rag collectors, David and Jacob Brantz,
brothers, from the city; the respondents
two South Portland boys, Clarence
Fowler and Walter Marshal. The original
charge was the theft of bag of rags
from the Jews, the attempt to recover
the same resulting in an assault. The
boys were defended by Edwin E. Eek
bert, Esq, of Portland, and they brought
with them their own array of sympa-
Ghetic witnesses that completely filed
the little room. 1t appeared that the
peddlers had left their team standing
near the corner of Stanford and High
streets, South Portland, while they
secured the lanes and by-streets for
more rags. While thus absent, some
mlschievous boys took fat bag Of the
goods from the team and concealed them.
When the bag was missed the peddlers
pitched into the boy Marshall, he being
near by, taking him by the collar and
demanding the hidden OF stolen rags. a
scufhe ensued, in which 4 number of
youngsters came to Marshall's rescue, as
well as the peddler's business partner to
the assistance Of his brother. Blows
were given on both sides, but the two
Jews soon got the worst of the battle.
Aoang Fowler impressed the court with
che Statement that when he "got hit in
the neck" he promptly knocked his
assailant, David Brantz, down twice"
According to testimony, the young
fellows realized that the row was at
tracing large crowd of people, and
some one cried out, the rags are over
the fence" A young man named Dimond
over to the peddlers. But the Jews
wrath was not appeased by the restoration
of their property. They had been rough
ly handled, SO they swore out warrant
for the arrest of the two youngsters be-
fore named, and Constable VIM. Turner
took them into custody. Upon the evidence
advanced Justice Robinson decided that
the charge of theft not being proved,
and the assault appearing to b.. inssseIf
Lawyer Eckbert's plea in defence of
the accused. and his citation of law in
their behalf, visibly impressed the
Court, as did also his quotations from
the United States Constitution to show
that Jacob Brantz had restrained the
Pots0hal liberty OF young Marshall. A
Iaughable feature of the trial was the
uneasy department of the two peddlers,
resulting from their evident impotence
TO get away to the pursuit of their
business.
me selectmen of Cape Elizabeth have
AWARDED the contract for building 1000
feet OF sewer on Preble street, South
Portland, and 1850 feet OH Pleasantdale
street Cape Elizabeth, to Mr.. H. H.
flttle: nhere were six bidders, NJ. Sulli-
Mr.. O'Neil of Portland, the lowest Mr.
O'Neil was at first awarded the contract.
but as he failed to appear before the
board to sign the contract. the iob was
awarded to the next lowest. If the
weather permits the work will he
finished in three weeks
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
DEERING.

The Deering Electric Light Co. will
begin work Immediately on their new
electric plant at Woodfords. 1t will con-
sist of so arc dynamo and 500 light
alternator. 1t is reported that they are
agreeing to furnish lights in thirty days.
Rev. Gowan Wilson, Congregational
State Missionary, supplied the pulpit of
the Free church last Sunday
Mrs. Sawyer, of Stevens Plains, has
returned from the Worlds Fair. Her
health seems improved.
Mrs. Briggs of Forest Avenue is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Lowney of
Worcester, Mass.
A delightful meeting of the Deering
ing at the home of Mrs. friedrich Jones,
Richardson st. A new ssmember was
received. The closing scenes of the Mid
summer Nights Dream was read. We
understand that: the club is to be tried
by forty test questions on this. play It
has been decided to hold the club meet
ings during the month of Novem Der also
read next is Twelfth Night, OF What You
Will.
A reception was recently rendered to
Rev. %. =. Safford,s D. d. and lady, by
the society of All Souls Church. *
beautiful sideboard and chair and a sill
yer cake basket were presented to the re-
tlrlng pastor and his wife as tokens of the
respect and affection of their people
Mrs. Emma Knight and her son Fred
OF North Deering, are i'll.
The Crescent Assembly OF the Pythian
Slsterhood visited the Assembly at Cum
berland Mills Saturday evening.
hey. DR.. Stafford, of All Souls church
last Sunday preached an eloquent sermon,
closing with aChristian words of
farewell to his people.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. f. Clark of Oakdale,
have returned from Chicago
Mrs. Charlotte Packard of Fessenden
street left Monday for visit in Bath
Master Frank Wilson has been in Bux-
ton the past week cunning.
Mr.. Jordan, formerly with W. Il. Wilson,
has accepted a position with the Brooks
Brothers in Oakdale.
The Oakdale hall seems to be anguish
ing at present; It's interests scarcely
moving at all.
Deering Centre.
Last Thursday evening the Epworth
League of the Methodist church, Wood
fords, met with Mr.. and Mrs. LIS. Perry,
Florence street. During the evening the
annual business meeting of the league
was held, after which peanut hunt was
much enjoyed by all present.
Rev. D. M. Pratt of Williston church,
preached at the Congregational church,
Woodfords, last Sunday morning.
Mr.. A. F. johnson, Grant street, returned
from the Worlds Fair last Friday
The Misses Carrie and Alice Eastman
have returned from the Worlds Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Lane and Miss Lane
returned from New Hampshire Wednes-
day noon.
Mrs.Ir S. Locke, attended a church
sociable last week, the first time for
nearly three years. We are glad that she
is improving and able to be out once
more
The Deering High school foot ball
team played with Shaw's Business Col
lege last Saturday afternoon. The score
was 10 to 4, in favor of the D.H.S.
The Italians have commenced digging
for the sewer on Stevens Plains avenue.
1t is rumored that new house is to
be built on Clinton street.
Presiding Elder G. R. Palmer preached
at the Methodist church last Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Hutchins, who broke her ankle
the first of the summer, was out riding
Wednesday forenoon.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Cores
pondents of the Press.
GRAY.
WEST GRAY.

GRAY.
WEST GRAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, ADVENT preachers
from Bridgton, have been holding a Sc
ries of meetings in Mystic Hall, West
Gray, the past week, Miss Alfredo Brews-
ter of Portland assisting them in the SER
vice. The meetings were well attended,
and good degree of interest was. mani
tested. The meetings closed on Sunday
night.
John H. Allen found mayfowers in
bloom Oct.27.
Walter H. Libby mas been at home from
Boston the past week to see his mother,
Mrs. Mary Libby, who is very low. He
returned to Boston on Saturday.
r Jennie L. Pennell is at North Windham
with her sister. Mrs. A. N. Witham.
George Hunt and David Huston are
painting sleighs for Charles E. Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hunt, of Deering,
passed Saturday night and Sunday with
friends in West Gray.
Mr.. Edward Huston fell from the roof
of his house one day last week by the
staging giving way. He was considerably
shaken up, but not seriously injured,
and is all right now.
Cumberland
WEST CUMBERLAND.
Miss Eda Shaw has returned 70 O.S.
Thomes's to work.
Miss Ada Morrill, has closed her school
in North Yarmouth and returned home.
Mr.. Frank Shaw has moved into the
house owned by Newell Hicks.
O.E. Shaw has recently purchased a
colt of DR.. Henry Moulton.
Harland Abbott is at work for Edward
Blanchard of Yarmouth.
Mr.. Oliver Mountford has finished work
for Rufus Legrow
Edwin Morrill, is spending few DAYS
in Portland and at Woodfords' Corner.
Mrs. G. H. Merrill has been spending the
past week with her daughter, Mrs. James
Marsh of Boston.
Mr.. Herbert Stubs Of Boston has been
spending some days at Mr. Hanson
Stubs.
Mr.. G.. Irving Rice of Bangor passed
Sunday with his friends here in town.
School in district Nos commenced on
Monday.
Farmers are now busily engaged with
the fall blowing. The last rain was
much appreciated for that purpose.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
are reported:
Cape Observation-Disclosures Woods tc
Annie E. Wass.
Naples-Lucy A. Chaplin to Samuel l..
Chaplin. $1,000.
Windham-Thomas NJ. Douglass to
Roscoe G.. Allen ct al.
Casco-William III. Morrow to Ellen N.
Young. $3.50.
New Gloucester-Charles Bracket to
M. r. Berry.
Deering-Thomas J. Ward to Margaret
O'Connor.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
THE DAILY PRESS
Can always be found at the periodical
~,

John Cox. 6e0
8. Pasll1s, 221 sss Spring street.
J. j. Beardworth. 81 India street
P. H. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
J. w. Peterson, 2 Exchange street.
=. t. Hernandy, 125 Commercial street.
A. G. Todd g. Co., Cor. Commercial and Park
SITS.
w. A. Golden, rs Exchange street.
Wheeler & West, SO and 95 Commercial
street.
G. Hamilton, 645 Congress street.
John II. Allen, 3811s Congress street.
Dennet, the Florist, $50 Congress street.
J. II. York. SO Portland Pier.
G. S. Hodsdon, 961s Portland street.
"A. Jellison, $50 Congress street.
7. M. Glendening, Long Island.
F. L. Brackett. Peaks Island.
Also at the newstands in the Falmouth
Preble, City and United States hotels and Grand
Trunk and Union DepotS. 1t can also be OBJ
tanned of Chisholm Bros. agents on all trains
of the Maine Central. Grand Trunk and Port
land & Rochester railroads and Of agents ON al
of the Boston trains.
The PRESS can also be found at the following
places outside of the city:
Alfrcd-J. M. Akcrs.
Auburn. G. Haskell.
Augusta. +. Pierce,
Bath--John O. Shaw.
Berlin Falls. N. He. S. Clark
Bethel-G. r. Wiley.
Biddeford--A. NJ. Burnham.
i" w. I. Bardsley.
Brunswick-F. P. Shaw.
Camden-Fred Lewis.
Cumberland Mills-H. G. Starr
behring's. S. Morrill,
Fairfieid-E. II. Evans.
Farmington-H. p. White & Co.
Freeport~W. A. Mitchell. ~
Fryeburg-F. L. Mark
Gorhanl-W. L. Cobb.
N. HIS. M. Leavitt.
Kennebunk-J. ii. Otis.
Kennebunkport-C. E. Miller.
Lewiston-R. W. Bnckman
Limcrick--S A. Grant.
Mechanic Fail. Merrill g. Dennng.
Norway--F. P. Stone.
:. Kimball 8: Williamson.
Old Orchard-Geo. E. Fogg.
Richmond-Geo. E. AmeS.
Northumberland News Co,
W. II. Hyde.
II. III. Burnham
Rumford Falls. II. Wardwell
Saco-H. B. Hendricks S; Co.
. H. d. Davis.
Sanford-F. II. Wingate.
Skowhegan-Bixby & Buck
South Portland-J. +. Norman.
South Paris-F. A. Shurtlef
South Windham-J. w. Read.
South Paris-A. M. Gerry
Springyale-C. H Pierce.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal Hayer-A. d. Vinai.
Waldoboro-Geo Bliss.
Waterville-W. d. Spalding
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
West Falmouth. S. Moves.
Woodfords- Chapman & Wyman.
Yarmouth-Chas. Blake.
Persons having any difficulty in obtaining
papers at any of these places will confer favor
by reporting thematter to this Office at once
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02

Twelve Augusta Democrats have signi-
fed their intention of joining a protec-
tive tariff league now being formed in
that city.
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
UR sue C. IS :.

] T. ss $ e ' @ s :%s 44%"%"
$ $ $ ss :S
The Portland daily press., 1893-11-02
YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDRENS Clio
MEMS ovERCoATS.

MEMS 0VERc0ATS.
100 Blue ChinchilIa 0vercoats,
fast color, at 1888.
Blue Chinchi|Ia Oyercoats at
$500.
Blue ChinchlIIa 0vercoats at
$500. A regular $40 garment.
Fine black and blue Beaver Over
coats at $40.
We have the best S12 Over
coat, cut single and double breasted,
to be found.
Fine grade Ovsrcoats, cut long,
double and single breasted, in black,
blue, brown and all the latest styles,
at SIS, 16, 10, 20, 22, rs and
2S.
loo wr ~
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-24

WAsHIN eToN, March 21.-Truxton
Beale, U. S. minister to Greece, Rou-
mania and Servia, has informed the
state department that Nine. Schlie-
mann, widow of DIR. Schliemann
the famous explorer of the ruins of bur-
led and ancient cities, has determined
to present to the United States national
museum a portion of the relics I'M
earthed at Troy by her late husband.
Mr.. Beale gives no intimation of the
size of the collection to be sent to
Washington. but says its value will be
apparent on inspection.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-24
LOST IN A STORM.
Three Hundred Siberian ConvIcts Freeze
to Death on the Roadside.

Three Hundred Siberian Convlcts Freeze
to Death on the Roadside.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 21.-Siberian
advices give details of a sad loss of life
among a band of convicts bound for
the prisons of Siberia. The band num-
bered 374 persons in all The convicts
were marching to their various destina-
tions during snow storm, and when
six hours march from Tomsk the storm
had become SO severe that all the roads
were obliterated.
Chained together the convicts strug-
gled on, until gradually the weaker
ones fell in the deep snow, dragging
the stronger ones down with them.
Despite the efforts OF the Cossack
guards the exhausted people could
make no attempt to save themselves,
and they were left to freeze to death,
while the others were driven forward,
those in charge of them hoping to get
them to shelter. When the guards
managed to get what few remained Of
their charges to place of safety they
found that of the three hundred and
seventy-four persons they had started
with only ninety-one survived. Sixty
two of those who had persisted were
political prisoners. Among those lost
were Madame Lazarov, six other wom-
en- and four children.