The public were not allowed in the court-room when sentence wi pronounced, and the accused, hea fly chained, were brought in groups to hear thei fate. Leineff, leader of the gang and three of his closest associates were sentenced to death. Others were sent to prison for from three to 15 years hard labour for the robberies. In the sug was one woman, who received a life sentence for the murder of her husband.
None of the accused said a word when sentence was pronounced, and no doubt that they will appeal in due course to the Supreme Court. Only one man was acquitted, Koenig name. He had been charged with having supplied the other accused with firearms, but there was not sufficient evidence against him to convict. The four men who are condemned to death have now been. placed in separate cells. They are also subject to special treatment until the execution takes place. the crimes committed were in every case particularly brutal there are not likely to be any reprieves, imper Opera Season The Opera Season opened on Thursday evening at the Railway Club Theatre with "Aida," the house Doing sold out. It was a great success in every way. Mme. Hertha
celled Terself. Other principals Zand; who took the titledle.ex-were equally good whilst the chorus of 30 voices showed up very well. 'The orchestra under Maestro Slutaky performed brilliantly, whilst the new scenic decorations and effects were all' that could be desired. During the season some 20 operas will be performed.
There will benodearth of amuse-_ ments.at Harbin during the winter months. Indeed one will have to pick and choose where to go to. The Mozaike Troupe, who opened: week ago, are playing to crowded and are putting on both
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