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A Strange Plant.

IA Mr.. WILLIAM J. PLANT represents the
{ First Assembly district OF Kings county In
the Legislature. People that do strange
things may properly be designated as
2etrsnge men. For a similar reason we char
4 fnek0rize this gentleman as strange Plant
H0 has introduced In the Assembly a
a.Sory remarkable bill entitled an act "relat-
>1nG to personal injuries and the preserva-
} Hon Of testimony thereof" 1t is bad enough
\ now to be tho involuntary witness OF some
railroad accident or other casualty involv-
Ing serious and possibly fatal injuries to q
human being: but this bill will place the
unhappy witnesses OF such an occurrence
In a sorrier plight than ever.
Whenever anybody is injured by the act
Of any common carrier OF human begins
Mr.. PLANTS bill declares that 1t shall be the
duty OF the common carrier to take In writ
s1pg the full names Of all persons witnessing
the occurrence. and their places OF resi-
dence. and that the common carrier must
also have the conductor. or other per-
son In charge OF the vehicle causing
the injury. make report In writing In re-
gard to the occurrence. the number Of
persons injured. and any other fact con-
nected with the accident This report. with
the names OF the witnesses. is to be filed in
the once Of the County Clerk not moro than
forty-eight hours after the accident. and
the County Clerk must record the instru-
ment In book. for which service he shall
be entitled to charge at the rate OF ten
cents for each person named in the paper.
Up to this point the bill is simply bur-
0ensome upon the common carrier; but
now We come to the head and front Of Its
attending. 1t goes on to say:
''saeh witnesses shall not bs examined before trial
~ asked 10 make any statement deposition by any
eaa except upon due and proper notice, namely, II
~ railroad corporation. person persons causing
shs Injury. due personal noes Of sss than three
days must Be served the party parties injured
3 u sks party parties injured such notice sAAn
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We have characteristic illustrations of
Englands way Of dealing with feeble Gov
ernments In the Venezuelan news which We
print from time to time. Since England seized
the Venezuelan gold fields near the mouth
OF tho Orinoco and added them to the terri
tory OF British Guiana. the Caracas authorities
have been In constant fear OF further en-
croachments. When they protested against
tho seizure the British fleet near the Orinoco
was strengthened: whom they threatened to
assert Venezuelan rights q force OF British
troops was ordered to tho gold fields: when
they tried to enter into negotiation
with the Foreign once in London they
were informed that the British claim
would be maintained: when they made inquiry
II England would be willing to submit the
questions In dispute to arbitration. they had
to wait long for the answer which, whom it
came. reduced them to discouragement Thus
things have gone along ever since tho seizure
lii this time. Meanwhile British companies
are working the gold fields claimed by venez-
uela. British troops are near the Venezuelan
frontier. British men-of-war are In the waters
OF the Orinoco. and the British Guiana Court
OF Policy Is on the alert at Georgetown.
Just ut this time the VeneZuelaps are In
dulging In q little hope. They have heard
from London that Lord RosEBRRY is willing
to enter into negotiations with them and they
have learned that the Government of the re-
public OF Colombia has joined Venezuela in
protesting against British encronchm ents on
the Orinoco.
We think that We can with safety foretell the
result OF this prolonged dispute and OF any me-
gotiations that may be entered into between
Lord RosEBERY and President CREspn In
our opinion. England will continue to hold the
rich region which she has seized as part of
the territory OF her colony In Guiana: England
will give notice to the Venezuelan Minister in
London that. while she has the highest re
spect for the Venezuelan Government. and
while she has given due consideration
to the papers presented in behalf OF
Venezuela. she has boen brought to the
conclusion that the Venezuelan claim is mad.
Missile: England will hold her military and
naval forces within view Of yenozuela. Eng-
land will give suitable directions to the Court
OF Policy In Georgetown; England will renew
her hopes for the maintenance OF peace and
friendship with Venezuela: England will con-
tinue to protect the British com mpauies that are
working the gold mines: and England will give
the Caracas Government to understand that
she has yet other claims against Venezuela
which 1t may be necessary to enforce.
What can weak power like Venezuela do
under the circumstances. even IL backed by
another weak power like Colombia? She
cannot do anything.
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To Tux EpiIoR o. TnE sus-Sr. In your admirable
condensation of the statistics OF the Roman Catholic
Church in the uuted states in this day suS tho total
Roman Catholic population is reported ut $685. 52I
nearly double IN Number the strongest Protestant de-
nomination. the Methodist" To add strength 10 this
statement 1t is said: They alone almost as numer.
the Baptss and Methodists together though in
these two Churches are gathered three OF tho
Protestant communicants OF this country
Leaving II 10 some member OF the various denomnA-
tunS 20 explain the distinction between commune
cans and Eopution' IN rel gous statistics permit
me 10 observe that every EIan WOMAN And child is
counted IN tho Hnnan Cath0lc figures The parish
priest in making up Ina schedule estimates i've
IN every family and thus the average population Ia
founu Not all tue members Of the Roman Catholic
Church can therefore be called uommnncants The
9ny 'Um.ron H o me- mneanoSrship ~ thst hureh Is bap
That ceremony makes the person Christian, accord
Ing TO Roman theology: but q COMMUNICATE IL sup
Rossd 20 b, oIt who Partshss Of Tue aud
I'll they are at least years old sasti CLANS can now
Roman Catholic Church.
The iast paragraph in THr suS editorial IA food for
thought and study Tor every American Protestant
nav YORK req ~ hACkkpos SoA RksIIIukNDUG
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Miilenuium Ode,

Prom the Harvard Lampoon.
The voice that through Ta-ra.ra's hAlls
Has boom 'de-ayed so long,
Has gone 20 sea where Annie cAllA
And Joined Mc0inty's throug.
There by n long lost cord the y'Is bound.
II pulled Pat Duffy's cart.
In cradles OF the dee sp-roeked sound,
Asleep, never TO part.
Only . pansy to bedeck
The graves all kept seG-green,
where W lilo wAnders mid the Wrock.
And thinks what might have been,
what such doom my song befAllst
well bslisvs II. for
Ths voice that through Tsrrarl's hAlls
Now eoomrdesyssh ne motAs
The sun., 1893-02-11

The latest reports from Mr.. WILLIAM
AsToR CHANLERs African expedition indicate
that his ascent OF the Tana River was not e1-
actly pleasure trip. A steamboat was not q
part Of the young explorers euuipme ent
Though In 1891 q little steamer assembled the
river for $50 miles. CHANLER had only dotilla
OF canoes to carry stores while his caravan
trudeed along the banks. SO overgrown with
forest in places as to be almost impossible.
In spite Of the fevers from which C1IANLER
and Lieut.. Won H6HNrL had suffered. it Is
gratifying to hear that they had lots OF energy
left and had added new and important fea-
ture to their undertaking. With seventy pick
ed carriers they had started north from
Hameye on the middle Tana for five weeks
tour. Every foot they travel in that part OF
Gala Land will be virgin territory as far as
explorers are concerned. This important de-
tour was not contemplated in CHANLER's
original plans.
The sun., 1893-02-11

Time was when the mercantile marine Of
our oountry-staAch. swift. and proud were
the ships OF that old-time marins-was CON
structed almost exclusively In the shipyards
Of the Atlantic seaboArd. In our times the
greater part OF all our ships are built In the
shipyards Of the great lskes This year We
have the most pleasing reports Of activity In
the yards Of Buffalo, Detroit. Cleveland. To-
lsdo. Bay City. and West Superior. There are
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We are constantly obtaining new and i'm

We are constantly obtaining new and i'm.
portant material concerning the political and
military history Of our civil war. 1S61-'15. the
action and purpose Of public leaders. Union
and Confederate. tho performances OF army
commanders. the conduct OF campaigns or
battles. the objects sought on certain occa-
sions. the effect OF the legislation or the pol.
icy that was adopted at times. the influence OF
particular individuals. the relative ability OF
men who were prominent during the struggle.
tho attitude OF parties under critical circum-
stances. the changes Of populas sentiment
North and South. the cause OF successes or
failures. the negotiations that were begun or
sought for. the foreign operations Of tho diplo-
matio agents Of both belliserents. and many
other things that have been the subject OF dis
pute for over quarter OF a century. and that
have been much misunderstood.
During the past ten years great deal has
been added to our knowledge OF the more
intricate passages OF the history Of the
war. and good many things have been
brought to light that must have modified or
altered some OF the judgments that had pre-
viously been formed.
Tho earlier books Of the history Of tho war
need revision in many particulars.
Indeed. 1t Is hardly yot possible to write tho
history OF the war with precision or with fair
ness to all who were engaged In it We SHALL
In course Of time have still more light upon
several OF its important features, and upon
the deeds and the manGuvres OF number OF
tho men who were moro or less notable dur
ing that period Of danger and strife. that tre-
mendous period in our country's annals. The
true and Just history OF that period. and Of
those who were then the actors on both sides.
must yet be prepared for posteri:y.
The sun., 1893-02-11
Jefferson D.v,. and Grover Cleveland.

To rHE EpuoR OF THK sUK-SG: In n recent issue OF
THE sUS. referring to the appearance of Mr.. clsye-
lands in the latest edition OF Bartletts Bamii
lar Quotations" you say "' Public office Ia public
trusI' frequently credited TO Mr. Gley Gland, nTst
made popular by Mr. Tden" In the inaugural address
federate States at Montgomery. Feb l5 1891 you
m, md these words All 0sss are eus trss,s held
koAIsoHkAy. Ala, Feb. z. lsea
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Listen TO the prudent advice which urges you to the
pmsdiAts M Is.tmsns of that ra.png cough BY the
for coughs and codi and approved stand by Tor All
pulmonary troubles and throat sils.-Adl
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CL.ppls. Caass for Agitation.

From Truh.
Cholle. .''s'" ooS"" sAia
Yes" said Chappie Pm g.ad she wsjsetsd ma ra
nave been dead man now. Fawaey -
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,.s sGs saS s.. 3 S:s y
slssping sndAinink eArs.-Ads A'' -'ssas
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No Ordinary Ocessioa.

From Brookiva L.Je
wife Usversly)-Drunk. as usual, Johl.
John-No. m dear; drunksr n uahuAl.
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w Ifer Jfiendstrho Joror US uith mdnusc,iptsJor
pssbhcoton Dtsh 10 hare rejected articles returned,
ffp must In all cases send stamp for that purpose.
The herald., 1893-10-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. H. E. Carter the attorney has
returned from an extended trip through
the East.
G. E. Patterson, the well-known ath-
letic club man and also familiarly
termed Pat by the boys, returned from
an extensive trip East last Monday.
He visited Chicago and Southern cities,
but with all of his sight seeing he is the
same jolly companion that he WAS be-
fore he left Los Angeles. Pat has fine
football material in him and will prob
ably be one of the team to play the
Stanford'a this fall.
Mr.. Patrick Connolly has just re-
turned from an extended tripto Ireland.
When he left here he was 80 sick that
be had to be carried on the car. The
ocean breeze and the exhilarating air OF
the ''ould cod" has restored our towns
man to perfect health. During his abb
eence his wife presented him with son
and heir, which. by the way, was chris
tened by grandson OF Daniel O'Connell
in the cathedral of Dublin.
Bishop o. 2. Fitzgerald of the M. E..
church south will leave on Thursday
and will spend Sunday at Bakersfield
and then open the Pacific congress at
Fresno. The bishop has been an editor.
having published The Church Spectator
in San Francisco as we'll as the Califor-
MIA Teacher. From 1867 to 1871 be was
state superintendent of instruction, and
the teachers yet refer to that epoch ea
the era of good feeling. The bishop is q
very eloquent, witty and able man, be-
loved by all who know him.
The herald., 1893-10-04
TROUBLE WITH TURKEY.
The Porte Tnterferes With the Work o.
American Missionaries.

The Porte Tnterferes With the Work of
American Missionaries.
LONDON, Oct. ga correspondent at
Constantinople learns the porte has de-
cided to close the Protestant college at
Anatoiia, and has informed the United
States minister that the sultan does not
desire the return of DR.. Merrick. The
government at Washington, the report
sayg, informed the porte that American
missionaries must be in no wise pre-
vented from returning to Asia Minor
from Europe. The porte claims that
no school can be opened in Turkey
without a special frmsn. This will
affect the Americans chiefly, since there
are between $4,000 and 10000 children
in the country under American instruc-
tion. The American minister has taken
the position that, as by the treaty be-
tween Turkey and the United States
American citizens have right to pursue
their respective vocstioDs in Turkey, no
permit is necessary in their cases. The
granting of permits, he adds, would be
equivalent to restriction upon the
treaty rights of American citizens, and
unless his position be maintained the
whole American system of missionary
education in Turkey will be endangered.
The herald., 1893-10-04
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
ehe needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due TO its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and ST. bottles, but it is man
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
90. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1893-10-04
HOUSE pRoCEEp1Sas.
whispering while Bowers Takes
xvh.s.cl< Ssts the Tucker Bill.

Whispering While Bowers Takes n
Whsok ssr the Tucker Bill.
WASHINGTON, Oct. SIN the house to-
dav the committee ON Judiciary reported
fsyorably Rawlins' bill providing for
the disposition of property in the hands
of the receiver of the Church OF Jesus
Christ of Latter. Day Saints. valued at
$3.50. 900, author izing its application to
charity purpose of said church.
Northway of s0hio opened the debate
in opposition to the election laws repeal
bill. He pvocea ded to inveigh against
"the pernicious doctrine of states'
riphts.u which, he ssid, stood like q
spectre behind the bill.
KYLE of Miss issippi followed in ad-
vocacy of tine bE Il.
Bowers of Cal ifornia followed in op-
position.
De Forest Of Connecticut advocated
the passage of q le bill.
AT the conclni Iion of his speech, Dun
phey of New ] ork asked unanimous
consent for pres snt consideration of the
New York and New Jersey bridge bill.
The bill was ab out to GO through with
out objection, W it'll 2S present, when De
Witt Warner m ade the point no quorum,
after denounci ng the bill as black
mailing schemf,.
The house. consequently, at 4:45,
adjourned.
The herald., 1893-10-04
BRAZIL BELLIGERANTS.
THE COMMANDMENT OF BIO NOT
RESUMED.
Foreign Ministers Doubling Their Ef-
forts to Bring About q Settlement.
The Rebel Cause Gaining
Ground.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-A dispatch received
here today from Rio de Janeiro Gays
Admiral De Mello has not resumed the
bombardment of the Brazilian capital.
The rebel warships did not open fire
yesterday or today, and the foreign min
fsters are doubling their efforts to bring
about settlement of the dispute.
MoNTEvIDEo, Oct. 3.-News has
reached this city that the state of
Parana, in Brazil, has declared against
President Peixoto. The entire state OF
Santa Catharina has declared for the
revolutionists. 1t is probable that
Senator Ruy Barbaza will assume the
post of president of the provisional
government which will be set up by the
constantly growing element hostile to
Peixoto. Peixoto has issued mani
festo declaring that he will not resign,
but will continue to fight. The cities of
Itaqui and Guarhi, in Rio Grande do
Sui, are in the power of the revolution
lists, who are conducting active opera
tions from these points.
The herald., 1893-10-04
THE RUNNING TURF.

Yesterdays Races at Morris Park, La
tonia and Sc. Louis.
MORRIS PARK, Oct. 3.--The track was
fast.
The match race between Tammany,
Lamplighter and Rudolph was declared
off, DAILY declining to race TammaDy.
Five furlongs-Dorine won, Golden
Valley second, On the Way third; time,
0:5916.
One mile-Sarah Ramey won, Fidelio
second, Roller third time, l 40.
Six furlongs weinberg won, Galilee
second, San Lucas third time, l Ill.
Springfield handicap, six furlongs-
DR.. Hasbrouck won, Stonenell second,
Lizetta third; time, :0934.
Seven furlongs-Roche won, Hugh
Penney second, Liselg third; time,
1:271a.
One mile and sixteenth-Now or
Never won, The Ironmaster second,
Terrifier third; time, :4S4.
One mile and quarter-Red Banner
won, Minnehaha second; time, /: :56.
Two starters.
LAroNIA, KY, Oct. 3.-The track was
heavy.
Six furlongs-Foreman won. Miss
Magma second, The Spaniard third !;
time :1S1a.
Six furlongs-Anne Elizabeth won,
Mollie M. second; time l :20A. 1.-TWO
starters.)
Eleven-sixteenths of mile-Martina
won, Miss Mamie second, George Beck
third; time. :111a.
Queen City handicap, one mile and a
furlong-Poet Scout won, Buck McCann
second, La Colonia third; time, 2:001a.
Half mile-Grab Hanty won, Volette
second, Norvin third; time, 0:521a.
Hall a mile-Tremona Won, King
Howard second, Little Walter third I;
time. O :5215.
The herald., 1893-10-04
HELP FOR BISHOP MORA.
FATHER SCANLAN APPOINTED HIS
COADJUTOR.
Papers Now on the Way from Rome Con-
ferring the Office Upon Him.
The Appointee's Honor
able Career.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 3.-The Morning
Call tomorrow will state that private
advices have been received from Rome
announcing the appointment of Rev. P.
Scanlan, pastor of st. Joseph's church.
this city, as coadiutor to the bishop of
the diocese OF Monterey and Los Angeles,
at present presided over by Right Rev.
Francis Mora. 1t is said the papers
making the appointment are already on
the way from Rome and that the formal
announcement will be made within few
days.
In accordance with the custom three
names were submitted to the pope from
which to make the selection. Besides
Father Seaman, Rev. George Montgom-
cry, chancellor of the archdiocese, was
one, and it is said Very Rev. Joaquin
Adam, vicar-general OF the southern
diocese, was the third. Some years ago
Bishop Mora met with a severe accident
which prevented his attention to the
performance of his ecclesiastical duties
and the financial affairs of the diocese.
In this latter connection Father Scanlan
enjoys strong reputation, having sue
parish to which he has been attached.
On February Is, 1871, Father Seaman
was appointed pastor OF ST. Roses
church in Sacramento, and remained
there little over 10 years. During hls
incumbency of the Sacramento paetorate
he became well acquainted with the
leading men Of the state, and
his influence for or against meas
uree was nearly always potent.
From Sacramento Father Seaman
came to San Francisco and was placed
in charge of st. Joseph's church. lie
has succeeded in organizing the largest
parochial school in the state. the aver.
age attendance being over 1000 a day.
about equally divided between boys and
girls.
Father Scanlan's appointment will
probably be that of coadjutor, as DO
information has yet been conveyed OF
Bishop Morals intention of entirely
relinquishing the cares of his Office.
The herald., 1893-10-04
CHINESE REeIsTRATIoN.
Six Months Mo re Grace to Be Given Il
Mongolians.

Six Months Mo re Grace to Be Given the
tMongolians.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-The foreign af-
fairs committee has decided to report
favorably the McCreary substitute for
the Everest bal. AS agreed on it ex-
tends the Chinese registration period
six months from the passage of the act;
it strikes out the word ''white" from
the Geary act so as to permit the testi-
mony of any body, except Cinnamon, to
be adduced to prove that Cinnamon are
entitled to register. 1t defines the term
"Chinese laborsr." Geary offered his
amendment requiring photographing
in connection with the Identification
clause, but only secured three votes in
its support, the majority desming the
regulations of the treasury department
sufficient. On the ball Geary cast the
only adverse vote. He declares the
bill's teeth are drawn; that it is a
make-shift in keeping with the course
of the administration and that he will
fight it tooth and nail.
The herald., 1893-10-04
COMPANY AS DRILL.
A Pleasant Affair at the Armory La
Elrbf-

A Pleasant Affair at tho Armory Last
Night.
Company AS drill for medals came
off at the armory last evening with
great eclat. One of the largest audiences
witnessed the contest that have ever aa-
sembled for such an event. The ladies
were particularly noticeable by their
numbers and evinced great interest in
the work.
There was a short company drill to
begin with. The volley firing was al
most perfect. At the conclusion OF the
company drill the contestants were called
to the front, the company "fell out"
and the serious work OF tina evening
began.
There were eight entries: Sergeant
Haren, Corporals Jaynes, Clark and Par
roll and Privates Marek, Miles and
Potts.
The judges were Colonel Schneider
and Captain Shaw OF the seventh and
Captain Welch OF the ninth.
The drill opened with the "setting
up" exercises, followed by the bayonet
exercise, and last by the manual OF
arms. All were hotly contested and the
men all drilled we'll.
The decision of tie judges was fret
medal to Sergeant Haven, second medal
to Corneral Jaynes, third medal to Pri.
vate Marek, which met with universal
approval.
The company was then presented"
by the successful competitors. After
wards the following named were then
called to the front and center and re-
ceived their medals for meritorious
scores made at the last monthly shoot
OF the company:
Quartermaster Sergeant Clarke, AZ out
of possible so; Corporal Splittstwisser,
40; Corporal Jaynes, 81; Private Miles,
81.
The company's street march will
occur next Tuesday evening.
The herald., 1893-10-04
Innunanaa.

THAT'S WHAT THEY ALL SAY.-It is custom M
ary in these latter days to express our perfec-
satisfaction with thing by saying .'Irs i'm
be added. Geo. L. Fink, Philadelphia, Pa,
says: ''My wife has been taking your New
Cure for the heart, and says 1t is immense. She
ing spells since using it," Jno. L. Roberts,
Slatington, Pa, says he is rs years old and has
Was treated without avail by prominent New
York physicians; grew constantly worse; took
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure and was completely
cured. Sold by c. H, Hauce, 177 N. Spring ST.,
nrla Q nt1a
The herald., 1893-10-04
St. Lonia Races.

sr. LOUIS, Oct. 3.-The track waa
Glow.
six furlongs-Mollie B. won, Prince
Idle second, May Belle third; time,
1:223l.
-Four furlongs--Amanda p. won, Hills
boro second, Missouri Belle third; time,
0:54.
Four furlongs-Donella won, Bravour-
ana second, Disturbance third time,
0:54M.
Seven furlongs-Van won, Csttlan
second, Langley third; time, ! :38.
One mile and furlong-Henry Ows-
ley won, Sullross second. Guido third ;
time. 2:04lI.