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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
= GOAL NEWS ITEMS.
![From Fridays Daily..l

gLFrom Fridays Daily.]
Mrs. Glen Shields, of Dudley, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Jacob Peterson, OF Blakesburg, was
in the city today on business.
& The wedding of Miss Mary German,
of Batavia, and NIL. e. Shaw, of He'd
rick. occurred last evening at the home
of the brides parents. Both of the
young people are well known in this
city. They departed for st. Louis last
evening and will return later and
make their home at Hedrick.
Mrs. S. "A. Heacock, of Lovilia, arriv-
ed today to spend the holidays with
her daughter, Miss Esther Heacock.
Miss Agnes Babcock, of Seymour,
was in the city last evening enroute
to Hastings, Neb., where she will make
her future home.
Mrs. Teresa Light and children, OF
I O,Neil, Neb., We're in the city last ev-.
ening enroute to Blakesburg, to spend
the holidays with relatives.
Alice, the little daughter of Mr.. anu
Mrs. David Murphy, of 933 East Main
street, is slowly recovering from a Sc
we're attack of catarrhal fever.
John Hendricks, a farmer living
about six miles southeast of the city
in Green township, was probably fatal
Nv injured early this morning by saw
tslog rolling over him from the wagon
on which he with others, was attempts
8ing to load it. The accident occurred
on the firm on which Ad. Green lives
and for whom the work was being
done. The injuries consisted Of five
broken ribs and a fracture of the right
shoulder blade.
Burnett Culbertson, the little son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Culbertson, residing
\ on North Iowa avenue, met with a Sc
rious accident about o'clock last ev-
ening in front of the Ballingall hotel.
Burnett had started across the street
directly in front of passing team,
when he was knocked down and struck
over the right eye with calk on. the
shoe of one of the horses, cutting a
cash about one and one-half inches in
! length. He was carried into the Bal
lingall pharmacy ard his injuries at
tended TO, after which he was conveyed
to the home of his parents. DIR. II. p.
Wilson was called and after an exam-
nation found that the skull was not
fractured,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-26
Hides, Wool and Feather.

Hides, green, No. 1........
Green, No. 2 .............
Green, SAT- cured, No. L..
Green, salt cured, No. 9.
Wool, tubwnshed -. 49,.
Medium, unwnshed ......
Coarse, unwashed !. $50.
Fine, unwnshed ..... -.
BeeswaN $50.
Feathers, prime live geese.
Tallow, No. / -. ..........
Tallow, No. 2 ....... -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
ccsoccsataoc 80 coc26

w. Williams, 20 represent the Third con-
grcss.onal strict Of Virgin a. at the met
ing Of the Grand Camp, Confederate Nete-
rams, at Pulaski. October nth.
Miss Brander is now visiting Roanoke
and will meet her father en- route TO Pu-
lasli She is one Of the handsOmest and
most popular young ladies in this city,
and she has many friends IN various parts
Of the State There could be no more
suitable selection from the Third District
and Miss Brander will gracefully wear the
honor bestowed upon her. She is gra-
cious in manner and possesses sunny dis
position which has been much admired
by her many friends and acquaintance.
MISS WOODING FOR THE FIFTH.
The young lady who has been chosen
as sponsor from the Fifth Congressional
District to the meeting Of the Grand
Camp of Confederate Veterans TO be
held at Pulaski. IS one eminently
fitted for this honorable position, being
as she IS. a descendant of one Of the
proudest and most chiyalrous families in
the state.
Miss Empsio Woodiug, the granddaugh-
ter Of Captain Daniel Coleman, gallant
Confederate soldier. and an eX-member
of the Virginia Legislature, and the eldest
daughter of Captain Harry WOoding, the
npnOfeu mayor nl the CITY VI DiANiAANf
is a young lady of rare accomplishments,
and is the possessor Of attachments that
will characterize her as one fully eligible
to the highest and most distinguished
honors that can be conferred. She is
lovely In face, gentle In manner and pos
sesses that Quiet demeanCr that always
characterizes the true Southern lady.
At the outbreak of hostlities her an
cestors were among the first to enlist, and
fought with that never-tiring zeal that
marked the brave Southern soldier. Her
grandfather. Colonel William IL Nooding,
was born and reared in Pittsylvania
county, Va. served in the Senate and
Legislature Of his state for many years,
and was also mayor of the city Of Dan
Vile. and. though too aged and iniirm 10
participate in active service, he had the
honor Of sending from his parental roof
three sons who fought CALAMITY for the
Confederate cause. Mr.. George w Wood
ing. his eldest son. enlisted as a lieuten-
ant I'm the artillery from Danville; Mr'
Thomas WoOding went out as a member
OF the Danville Blues, and fought val
iantly for the COnfederacY. Captain
Harry Wooding. father of Miss Empsie.
was a mere youth when he enlisted as a
member Of the Danville Grays. The first
year Of the war he served I'm the Eigh-
teenth Virginia Regiment, and the three
succeeding years in the Fifth Cavalry
and was I'm this command II the time Of
the surrender During a noted engage
ment under the command of General ].
T. II. Stuart. the flag bearer was NOR
tally wounded. and Captain Wooding re-
alizing the perilous position, seized the
pole from which waved the much loved
and honored flag then sacred to all
southerners, and bore Il through the bat
tie with great courage,
MISS ECHOLS. OF DANVILLE.
Among Virginia's fair and beautiful
daughters named as sponsors and maids
OF honor. who will grace with their pres
ence the annual meeting OF the Grand
Camp OF Confederate Veterans. none WI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
THIS WEEKS ATTRACTIONS AZ
THE MEYER STORE

are the results of the visit or many Oh
their buyers to the market during the
Dewey week celebration. where q great
many trade sales were announced III 'he
wholesale markets.
First ana foremost Is the sale OF Cham
her Suites made of oak, elm, mahogany
finish. and real mahogany suites VIA" 10
SIS.
On same floor special Wilton Carpets az
75c. Is to be found.
ON the great second floor 25S new COLI
Canes. for ladies and misses, VIII pe
ready: every one OF which were received
only Saturday. on
The Clothing Department has just 80
.paIrs OF Wool Cheviot Everyday Pahts'
which are wonderful for $1S
The Drapery Department, In its en-
iarged quarters, has four special num-
bers of Heavy Curtains for sale.
on main floor bargain tables will have
a wonderful spread of special offerings,
whilst the remarkable Fur Sale will be
one OF the leading attractions. A ten
inch Collarette of chinchilla, electric seal
yoke. for g %, made to sell for ten dol
lars. IS a fair example Of what you may
expect.
In the basement the Picture Depart
ment takes a leading interest, as the an
nual closing sale Of Pictures will take
place.
Some $79s Pictures will be soldat $50
Some s. Pictures will be sold at 81
Some s. Pictures will be sold at 81.
As there are only forty-two samples
these will be lively and quick selling.
Last week the Meyer Store did the
largest amount of business during any
week of its existence, and during this
week that record is expected to be broken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

The meeting Of the Grand Camp. Con-
reo.r.te Veterans. at Pulaski next We'd
nesday will be by far the most interesting
and notable which the gallant old soldiers
have ever held.
The leading feature will be the presence
Of twenty-one fair sponsors and maids ot
honor. representing the ten congressional
districts and the State at large.
Grand Commander John J. Williams By
whom the sponsors ana maids of honor are
10 be appointed. has nearly completed his
task. sickness having delayed him consid-
erably. Up to this time the following
young ladies have been selected:
SPONSORS CHOSEN.
eA,on.or-at-I.arge-Mis Janet George
Allen. Of Lexington. her maid Of honor,
Miss Ella Meredith Cooke. daughter Of
Hon. Preston Cooke, OF Richmond
Third District: SDonsor-AIiss Elizabeth
4. Brandcr, daughter OF MajOr-Gencral
Thomas 4. Brander, Of Richmond; her
maid OF honor, Miss Evelyn Bridges. of
Richmond daughter of Captain W. NJ.
Bridges
Fourth District: Sponsor-AIss Mamie
Iannette Maclin. daughter OF Mr.. John
H. Maclin. OF Petersburg; her maid OF
honor. Miss Celeste II. stables. daughter
81 Hon. l. A. Staples OF Meherrin
Finh District: SpOnsor-Aliss Empsie
Wooding, daughter OF CAPTAIN Harry
Wo0d,ng. Of Danvile: her maid OF honor,
Miss HARRIET Miller Echols of Danville.
daughter OF Mr.. j. Roland Echols.
sixth District: Sponsor-Miss Lucille
kilby. OF Roanoke.
Seventh District: Sponsor-Miss Viz
ginia Cooke daughter Of Hon. Giles Cooke
OF Front Royal.
Eighth District: sponsor-Mlss Janet II.
NIB daughter Of Hon. w +. Bib. OF
Louisa: her maid or honor. Miss Mary
RAMSAY. daughter Of Col. George VIM.
Ramsay. Of Alexandria.
Ninth District: Sponsor-SIiss Frances
.ysnes Fulton. daughter Of Judge Wm.
I'nltOn OF Wythevllle. her maid OF honor,
Miss Mary Litchheld. OF Abingdon. daugh-
Ter OF Mr. George Victor Litchneid.
Tenth District: Sponsor-Miss Eugenia
6. Pumgardner. OF Augusta county.
THE RICHMOND DELEGATION.
martial list Of those who Will 80 from
Richmond Is as follows:
a c Peay. John T. saughton. Jr,
George J. Christian. J. Taylor Stratton,
IT. A. Brander, John Lamb D. a. Biown,
N Or Hunter Mcclure. Mss Getty NJ
T,uire Thomas p Campbell. Mrs. Thomas
y Campbell James Power smith. JOIN
WILLIAM Jones, Charles T. Turner. w Is.
Freeman Miss Lizzie Brander. MISS i've
lyn Bridges Miss Ella NJ. Cooke Ihomas
frI,ett. James Il. Ferriter. f. Jeter bosher.
w N Evans. William Z. Bib, Miss Janet
p,hb yoyd Smith. George NJ Helms,
Lanes Mann. X. L. Maury. and A. c.
me majority OF the above will leave
bere over the Norfolk and Western rail-
nav Al o'clock Tuesday morning.
THE THIRDS FAIR SPONSOR.
Mis- Elizabeth Brander. HauKhter OF
Major Thomas A. Brander, has oeen APP
knintaA sponsor By Grand Commander Jno.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
The Carc of Young Palms.

A subscriber asks for information re-
garding the care OF young palms. ] would
suggest that a soil composed OF one-halt
common garden soil, remainder equal
parts OF well-rotted manure, leaf-mold,
sand and finely chopped sod. all thorough
ly mixed be used for pOtting the palm.
Water only as often as the soil in the
pot appears 10 become somewhat dry
not dust-dry. but showing small amount
OF moisture left-then apply the water
literally. Keep the plant out or direct or
strong sunlight, which has a tendency TO
make the foliage of a light color. The
plant should not however, be consigned
10 n dark corner. but be kept In good
light. and where there Is plenty OF good
fresh air and no drafts. The leaves. espe-
cially the under surfaces, should be
sponged at least once a week with tepld
water made slightly soapy. This VIII
prevent the attacks Of scale-insects so
often troublesome. II any scale-insects
should appear however. they may be re-
moved with the point Of lead pencli.-
Robert r. McGregor in Woman's Home
COmDaniOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

Academy OF Nusic-Tuesday and We'd
nesday. Wednesday Matlnee-"rhe Tlr-
tie"
Biiou-vaudeville, all week
.aThe Turtle" comes TO the New Aca-
DENY Of Music on Tuesday for three per
formances direct from its long ana pros
porous run exceeding period OF two
hundred performances at the Manhattan
Theatre I'm New York. and with bril-
liant cast and scenic environment.
The play is a literal adaptation from the
French OF Leon Gambillot by Joseph w.
Herbert. who has been remarkably sue
cessful in his efforts preserving the at
mosphere OF the authors work, and at the
same time eliminating whatever might De
Objectionable in the original manuscript.
'"rhe Turtle" IS full Of spice and aoounds
I'm laughable situations and complications.
The story tells of the double matrimonial
ventures Of one Champalier, who Is nick
named by his first wife, Leonie, as 'NIhe
Turtle" his explanation of IL being that
she used TO call him the turtle dove and
finally dropped the dove part OF it,
The first act finds Champaler just d.
vorced from Leonie, who has schemed 10
this end because she is enamored 10 a pos
ter-painter named Adolphc. When the lat
ter appears upon the scene, she learns 10
her horror that he has transferred his ar
fectfons to one Juliette. the daughter Of
an inn-keeper. She has also learned that
Adolphe. TO deceive Juliette.s parents, mas
represented her 20 them as his sister
The last act IS particularly bright and
witty everything IS smoothed out 20 the
satisfaction OF everybody and the play
ends with "The Turtle" remarrying and
returning TO his first love.
The cast includes such accomplished
nlavers as Sylvia Alice Lynden. Adah
Yell Frances Knapp. Maude Otis Ada
Morton. John Terriss. William McCreedy
7. e. McGregor. Clement ST Martin and
Harry Gibbs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications az they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There
is only one way 10 cure deafness, and
that IS by constitutional remedies. Dear
ness is caused by an inhamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eustachlan
Tube. When this tube IS infamed you
have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when It Is entirely closed, Dear
ness Is the result and unless the imam
nation can be taken out and this TUBE
restored to its normal condition nearing
will be DESTROYED forever; nine cases out
OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is
nothing but an innamed condition Of the
mucous surfaces.
We viii give one Hundred Dollars FOR
any case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that cannot Doe cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
p j. CHENEY x co, Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. iJc
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
anprepriate to the Occasion.

4 teacher in one Of the Cleveland pub
lie schools said the other day 10 her class
in English composition:
"Now. I wish every member OF the
class would write out conversation be-
tween grocer and one Of his customers.
introducing some pathetic incident or
reference"
Among the compositions handed in was
the following b. a sweet little girl. who
NAV some day grow up 10 be second
Octave Thanet or Mary +. wilkins:
what do you want2" asked the mer-
chant.
The lady replied: "a pound OF tea. y
Green or black?" asker the merchant.
II think I'll take black" she said; 1T $
for a funeral
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
At the Biiou.

Manager Wells presents this week at
his cosy, pretty little theatre. the Bijou,
a vaudeville that ranks with the best
vet seen in Richmond. Some Of the best
known acts in the profession have places
on the bill, and, all told, it VIII be most
attractive one.
La Fayette. the originatonof the char
acter impersonating act, and who Is one
Of the highest salaried artists In the
world. heads the list BlocksOn and
Burns. the eccentric black-face come
dlans; the Hills. clever musicians. and
the little Hill Sisters: Annie Hart come
dlenne: Collins and Collins. vocalists and
dancers: Mizarris, the great Roman ring
artist. and the Davenports make up the
Offering The regular popular prices
will prevail
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
COTTON SEVEN CENTS.
\ Wave of Prosperity I'm Emporia'
Bungling Burglars.

EMPORIA. VA, oct 7.-Special.-A
wave Of prosperity has reached Emporia.
Never IN its history have such immense
stocks Of goods been exhibited to purchas
ers and never have the people in all parts
and sections Of Greensyille been more
prosperous.
Cotton sold on the streets Of Emporia to-
day for cents.
Last Friday night, an unsuccessful at
tempt was made by burglars 20 rob the
safe Of the Greensville bank. The thieye.
entered the building. but failed aside from
breaking off the dial to the combination
TO do any harm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Evidences Of Prosperity.

''I am glad to learn that times are get
ting better out in your State. Mr.. Rack
tus"
you bet they are. In my part OF the
country we've had two cases Of klepto-
mania. one golf shoulder. six hay fevers,
and thirteen cases Of appendicitis this
season. Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Emhnlmers Go 20 Buffalo.

CHICAGO oct. buffalo yesterday
secured the fifth annual convention Of tho
National Embclmers' Association. 10 De
held IN 1900. The following officers were
elected for the coming year: President
W Edward Platt. Augusta. Ca. First
Vice. President, j. Henry. Pittsburg; Sec
ond Vice President, w G. Roberts, LIN
coin. Neb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
AEsQUI o. CENTENNIAL, ALEXaN-
DiIA. VA. OCTOBER IoTH

For this occasion the Richmond. Fred
ercksburg & Potomac Railroad Company
will sell tickets to Alexandra, Va, and
return az rate OF one fare for the round
trip 1896 from Richmond. Tickets to be
sold October 18th and 18th. good going
only on date OF sale, final limit October
18th, 1899.
Apply 20 Richmond Transfer CO., No.
SOC r. Main street. or Ticket Agent. Byrd
street station. w. L. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

mission I'm a couple OF weeks. Her a.
menslon are as follows: Length. over all,
4Os feot. length between stem and pro-
peIler posts. $50 feet IL inches; BREADTH
moulded, 4S feet; depth, moulded to avn
ing deck, SO feet and nine inches; gross
tonnage, 1855: net tonnage, 1906. She Is
built OF steel throughout, and will be
fitted with magnificent engines Of the
triple expansion type.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
s5-GRAPHOPHoNEs- SO.

The greatest takers OF the age. They
also sing The latest popular songs. Then
YOU can hear band pieces cornet solos.
and all other musical instruments. Is
there anything that can do as much All
the latest records. New arrivals every
week.
WALTER ID. MOSES e. Co.
1905 Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
TIE Resi- ALWAYS

When you buy either steinway, Knabe.
Hardman. Standard Of Klmball Plano.
then you have secured the best and you
will never have TO apologize for your
Piano. They are right when you buy
them, and are right all the time you
have them.
WALTER D. MOSES & CO..
zoos Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
LAUNCHING OF Ell CID.
Miss Jessie Adele Brahams. Of Brook
lvr, SnOnsor.

vi is jessie ti'stit ~ h'R''''s ~
Ivr, SpOnsor.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Oct. I-Spe-
cial.-E1 Cid, the fourth Of the new Nor
gan liners. was launched at the ship
yard this morning ~ l0:I O'Clock IN the
nresence OF about $50 visitors. Miss Jes-
sic Adele Brahams. OF Brooklyn, daugh-
ter of Mr.. ]. r. Brahams. the contractor.
breaking the champagne across the yes
sells graceful nose as she sped by ON
her initial plunge into Hampton Roads.
The launching Is said to have been one
of the prettiest ever sen here. II was alb
solutey perfect in every detail. consti-
tuting an inspiring and beautiful speeta-
Gle.
This last Of the new Morgan freighters,
built TO replace the four sold TO the gov
eminent at the breaking out Of the war
with Spain Is an exact counterpart OF
her two sisters now in service, and FL
Rio, which will be ready to 90 into COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
1uTn About.

80 that young puppy wants to take
you away from me just as 1 need you
the most?"
Yes. father; he says every dog has
his day and you have had yours. -
Brooklyn Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Had Two COppers.

A lady one day. being I'm need OF some
small change. called downstairs 10 the
cook. and inquired MARY. have you any
coppers down there?" Yes, mum: I've
two But, if you please, mum, they're
both me cOusinsH was the unexpected
reply.-Christian Register.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
Starting lie Properly.

Proud Dame-I do not see how you
could think OF marrying into such a
commonplace family as that.
Romantic Daughter-O. I'm not going
to marry into his family; he's going TO
marry into our family"-Stray Stories
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
His Repellant Aspect.

Qulnn-you look as sour as a pickle
Why don't you look pleasant when on
the street?
De Fonte-Whati and have everybody
meet stop me for a match. or 10 tell
them whore some place is?-Chicago
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08
An Earnest Plea.

"Gottfried. I beg Of you. don't be Oh
stinate. but consent TO a divorce You
know I'm very fond OF you, but you don't
harmonic well with modern house
furnishing"-Heltere Welt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-08

No one should purchase a Piano until
they see our stock Here YOU viii nnd
the largest and best display OF high-grads
Pianos 10 be found south OF New York.
WALTER ID. MOSES & co.
1905 Main street.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-20

Seventeen pounds OF best quality
g~ranulated sugar for one dollar at The
Fair.
You cant afford to miss the grsnd
opening OF the opera house Monday
night.
Otto Kruger arrived from Rochester,
n. u, and J.. + Bell from the Pacific
coast.
Seventeen pounds OF best quality
%granulated sugar for Que dollar at The
Far.
Weather report: Rain tonight and
probably Sunday. Cooler extreme west
portion Sunday.
A Howard kid nine will come down
next Saturday to play q game OF ball
with . like team in this city.
Don't let any one make you believe
but that you a buy groceries as cheap
at The Fair 40 anywhere Oh earth.
Mrs. Geo. Miller who lives on the Pat
Tierney farm is very i'll, the result OF OK.
posture too soon after her former illness.
DR.. A. +. Clough goes north to Mil
bank on the night train on his way to
attend patients at Revillo, Grant county.
Prof. Th. Maze, Of Canton. financial
agent OF Augustana college, ia working
ia the interests OF his institution IN this
vicinity.
Remember Geo. Cooks special prices
on jewelry continues oil this month
Come early to get the benefit OF the
large assortment.
A High school and CITY nine vent up
to the Normal grounds yesterday and
played . Normal school nine on the
diamond. The latter o to the record
Of IL to /.
Dr.. ". Rothohild, OF LIE Mars, love-
has leased the upper front corner rooms
Of the Lsnnon-Ooo block and is pre-
pairing to open . dental ofics. He is q
lvouue msn q considerable experience
|iu his profession:
The dance at the Lake Park last even
inc proved 10 be . very congenial &C.
loseiou. about twenty couples bsine
present. Messrs. Odee. Ireland and
Gilbert furnished the music which II
auaran,y Of it. sxosllsnt quality.
Rev. B, A. Rsyson arrived from Woon'
Ieockst on tho train from the west to b
present ct the Christian Eodesvor con
yeution in the Presbyterian ohurcn 10
night and tomorrow. Others arrived
from tho west and north for the sam
purpose.
The funeral OF Mrs. Sarah J. Durkee
took place from the John Blair resi-
dcuce this afternoon, many sympstn'z
ing friends Of the bsreaved families DO
ING present. Rev. Mr.. Harding OF to-
southeast part Of the county conducted
services, reading tho 90th psalm sne
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-05-20
70 ABOLISH TRANSPORTATION
Cxar Considers Doing Away With Siberia
- . Penal settlement.

CxaP Considers Doing Away With Siberia
- . Penal settlement.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2O.-The Ear
presided at a meeting of the council
called to discuss the question of abolish
ing transportation to Siberia on the
ground that it had become prejudicial
to the interests Of the country and was
a serious obstacle to the progress Of ST.
IBERIA. AS All outcome of the delibera-
lions. the car ordered a commission. to
be presided over by the minister Of jus
tice, Privy Councillor n. A. Muravietf.
to meet for the purpose of considering
the question of substituting another
penalty for transportation to the Siber-
ian mines.