"In view of these figures," the state
ment proceeds, "it is earnestly to be
recommended that all persons having
the misfortune to be bitten by dogs
either mad or suspected of madness at
once submit to vaccination. The value
of such vaccination is being more and
more recognized. During the last six
years the percentages of persons bitten
who submitted to vaccination were 29,
80, 82, 78. 90 and 92, respectively, and
it is to be hoped that in the future every
bitten person will avail oneself of it."
RI'CHARD GI'ENTHIER.
Rarest Bird.
A certain kind of pheasant found in
the mountains between Anam and Loas
is said to be the rarest bird in existence.
For a long time its existence was known
only by the fact that its longest and
most splendid plume was much sought
after by the mandarins for their head
gear. A single skin is worth $500, and
if the bird would live in captivity its
value would be fabulous.-N. Y. Her
aid.
Japan's War Expenses.
The Japanese government estimates
the expenses of conducting the war
for the fiscal year 1904-5 at about $284,
000,000. The legislature has already
provided for this outlay by passing acts
for the issue of an internal loan
amounting to $191.240.000. and $15,438,
000 in treasury orders. The balance will
be raised by increased taxation.
RICIIARD GUENTHI-ER.
Consolation.
S.Mr.. ones-- suppose Sarah feels
prettc bad over the loss of her hus
batnd
.Mrs. Brown - Naturally. for she
thought the world of him. But, then.
you know, she is awfully fond oi
cra pe.--Boston Transcript,
PROPOSED
Bmendmlents to the Constitution
To Be Voted For at an Election to Be Held Tuesday,
November 8, 1904.
ACT NO. 12.
By Mr. Pearce House Bill No. 54.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
