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Rh hunter, was invited by the local sporting society to take part in a deer hunt. It was held on the Island of Askold, situated thirty miles off Vladivostok, in the gulf of "Peter the Great."

The hunt proved a great success and thirty-two stags were killed. The bugle was blown to call the hunters back to the steamer. When the company assembled on deck, all were there except the public prosecutor. He was found with a bullet in his head. He paid with his life for his zeal.