CHAPTER III.

_THE URALS TO TIUMEN._

A new railway.--The Ural range.--Outlook into Russia in Asia.--Nijni Tagil.--The Demidoff mines and hospital.--May weather.--Russian railways.--Arrival at Ekaterineburg.--An orphanage.--Precious stones.--Orenburg shawls.--Tarantass and luggage.--Departure for Tiumen.--The exiles.--Visits to the authorities 17