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than thimble, and is a beautiful scarlet
In color. 1t grows in clusters close to the
main stem, and remains many months
after ripening, giving the plant very
beautiful appearance. 1t blossoms when
quite young, and the hedge shown in the
cut, though but two years old, was thickly
studded with fruit.
ADAPTED FOR PRACTICAL USE.
A gentleman engaged in looking after
stock interests that required consider
able portion of his time on the plains Of
Texas, noticing the unanimity by which
the plant was Stunned by all manner of
beasts, Notwithstanding its exceeding
beauty, conceived the notion of putting it
to practical use by converting it into a
hedge. He Immediately set about expert
menting, at the same time filing in the
Patent Office at Washington caveat, as
preliminary to an application for patent,
should the result prove satisfactory.
The cactus under cultivation grew far
better than was ever anticipated, and
In short time proved itself such an
unqualified success that letters patent
were asked for under the head of aIm-
provement in hedges" and the patent
was issued as applied for on February 7,
1852. The specifications annexed to the
patent describe it as the Bush Cactus. and
cover every possible form by which it
could be advantageously put to use.
METHOD ADOPTED FOR IT'S GENERAL
INTRODUCTION.
In order to bring it into general use a
joint stock company was formed, and
nurseries established at various points
throughout the south and southwest for
the propagation of cuttings. County
rights were sold and branch nurseries
established until every farmer in the
most remote nook and corner of the whole
section could avail himself of what is
there considered to be public benefac-
ton Thousands of enthusiastic testimo-
mails and newspaper notices bear evidence
OF the favor with which it is regarded in
the territory where it was first introduced
and is best known.
ExPERIM ENTs IN CALIFORNIA.
The proprieJors having faith in the
adaptability OF the hedge to such condi-
tions as are peculiar to California climate.
determined TO still further extend the field
of experiment, and accordingly in the
month Of April, 1887, planted hedge
around forty-acre tract located seven
miles southeast of Fresno, at that time the
property Of William Wilkinson. 1t was
this hedge that was examined by the
writer, and Of which the accompanying
cut is an exact representation.
Soon after the hedge was planted the
place was sold to a gentleman in Los An
geles, by whom il was placed in the hands
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of a tenant, who remained in charge until
last November, at which time the property
was rented by James l. Cook. This gentle
man states that the hedge has had abso-
lutely no care whatever from its planting
up to the present time, but announces his
intention of giving it proper attention,
believing it to be capable of making the
best fence he has ever seen. He says that
even now there is not horse, cow or hog
On the ranch that will attempt to 60
through it, and that it is thorough pro-
lection against the jack rabbit.
HOW THE HEDGE LOOKS.
There are occasional spaces or gaps
where cutting that failed to grow had
never been replaced, or where, perhaps,
the plants were destroyed by stock when
first beginning to grow, but these openings
are comparatively few and are certainly
not the fault of the plant. There are long
stretches without break, so thick and
dense that no hog or rabbit could possibly
get through. The growth was very even
and had an average width of about three
feet. There are no sucker or young plants
growing, the only rooted cactus being the
cuttings planted, and proving one thing,
that it is not plant that will make itself
nuisance by spreading where it is not
wanted.
WHAT is CLAIMED FOR IT.
1t is claimed that the Texas cactus will
make fence in three years that will turn
anything from rabbit to wild steer.
That it is the cheapest fence that can pos
sibly be built, and thorough protection
against the ravages of the rabbit, and that
it will last forever. That it will grow in
any kind of soil, rich or poor, sandy or
adobe, and without irrigation. That it
requires no trimming, and that without it
it grows in perfect shape. That SO per
cent. of the cuttings live when planted
with proper care, and that when mature it
is flower garden, fruit orchard and a
hedge fence combined. 1t is not claimed
that it will make perfect fence if allowed
to be trampled down by stock when young,
or if the occasional cuttings which fail to
grow are not reset But if proper attention
Is given, it will produce a hedge that
will exceed even the most sanguine ex-
pectations.
HOW CUTTINGS ARE PLANTED.
In planting a back furrow four feet wide
is thrown up for bed, and when well pull
verized the cuttings are set in sigle row,
as shown in the cut, at distance from
each other of twelve inches. They can be
planted at any season of the year if the
land is moist, but the most favorable time
to plant is early in the spring. 1t COM
mences to grow almost Immediately after
planting, and under favorable circum-
stances branches an inch in length have
been known to grow in twenty days. The
same care should be accorded as is given to
ordinary trees or vines, keeping the soil
loose and free from weeds
IN CONCLUSION.
As result of its investigation, the
RECORD UNION can safely recommend the
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SPRING RACE MEETINGS

The State Agricultural Society are dis
cussing the propriety of giving a spring
race meeting for thoroughbreds in April OF
each year, beginning in 1890. 1t is their
purpose to open rich stakes and make this
one of the most prominent running meet
ings of the West. 1t will afford California
breeders an opportunity to try their colts
before leaving for Eastern engagements as
well as TO show intending purchasers the
quality of the colts in early form
These meetings will be managed in the
same manner and by The same officers and
directors as the State Fairs are and il WI!
be their aim and desire to make them as
popular. If proper eneouragementis given
land of which there is no doubt hv the
breeders of this coast, tae society will make
the necessary additions To stakes that will
soon bring US abreast of the wealthiesl
racing clubs of the East and Wess that
have so greatly assisted in making the
thoroughbred the valuable animal that he
is.
Increased opportunities to race are OF
much benefit to the breeding industry OF
our State. The greater the opportunity,
the greater the number trained early. the
larger the fields at the State Fair. The
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NOT AN EASY PLACE.
Fred Grant Was Not Qualified for II
Chinese Mission.

Fred Grant Was Not Qualified for the
Chinese Mission.
WASHINGTON, March GOTH President
Harrison treated the politicians to a sur
prise to-day when he nominated Colonel
Fred Grant to be Minister to Austria.
Grant was an applicant for the Chinese
mission. He was Endorsed for this place
by Senator Stanford, George W. Childs and
A. ]. Drexel of Philadelphia, and by old
friends of General Grant throughout the
country. The reason that he was not given
this post was simply because of his unfit
ness to fill the place. The diplomatic rels.-
tions existing between the United States
and China are at the present time of the
most delicate nature. The Imperial Gov
ernment is displeased with the action of
Congress In excluding Mongolians from
the United States. The Viceroy thinks
that the treaty obligations were violated by
the Scott BILL which ignored the outstand-
ing certificates OF the right of Chinese to
return to this country.
a claim for damages has been presented
to the State Department by the Chinese
Minister for the wreck of several Chinese
laundries and dwellings in Milwaukee,
where the white people took summary
vengeance upon the Chinese because two
of their number had ruined about twenty
little white girls of the place
Not long ago the Chinese at Chin Kiang
looted the United States Consulate and de-
stroyed the lives and property of American
missionaries in that city. A bill of DANA
ges for this outrage will undoubtedly be
presented to China. Besides the necessity
for the appointment of lawyer, as well as
a skilled diplomatist, to deal with these
questions, our Minister to China acts as In
otinro1 Ir1dOo of poHtn ond al
Grant did not possess the requisite qualifi-
cations for the place. He was told this,
and gladly accepted the Austrian Mission
which is one of the most desirable on the
continent and where the Minister has very
little to do. New York thus receives the
French and Austrian Missions, and can
hardly expect anything further in the dip
lomatic service, excepting such Consulates
as may fall to her share.
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Disarming an Unseen Foe.

This was sometime paradox" as
Hamlet says. Since, however, the people
OF America and other lands have been en-
aoled to pit Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
against that unseen foe, malaria, it is no
isnger paradox. but an easy possibility
Wherever malaria evolves its misty venom
to poison the air, and decaying unwhole.
some vegetation impregnates the water,
there. IN the very stronghold of miasna. is
the auxiliary potent to disarm the foe and
assure efficient protection. Fever and asue,
bilious remittent, dumb ague and aeue
cake, no matter how tenaciously they have
fastened their clutch on the system, are
first forced TO relax their grasp and eventu-
ually to abandon it altogether But it is
its preventive force that should chiefly
recommend the Bitters to persons dwelling
in n,alarial-cursed localities. for it is GER
tain buckler OF defense against which the
enemy Is powerless. Cures, likewise, dys-
pepsia. rheumatism, kidney and bilious
ailments.
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feet. 1t will not grow from the seed OF
roots, and can be propagated only from
cuttings. 1t branches profusely with long,
slender limbs that interlace, and are COW
cred with long, slender spikes sharp as
needles and so thick and strong as to defy
the encroachment of anything with a
sense of touch. At the age of one and
two years it more nearly resembles the
cultivated gooseberry than any other
plant, but the needles are from an inch
and half to two inches long.
1t is Towering plant and blooms for
three months-May, June and July-with
a bright yellow blossom that opens out at
noon with clock-like regularity and closes
every night just at sundown.
The fruit is pear-shaped, little larger
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Corporal Tanner of New York as Pension
Agent. They say the Republican members
of the Oregon Legislature favor his ap-
pointment, and allude to the noble cam
paign work he performed in that State last
June.
Reconstructed Confederates.
WASHINGTON, March 20th.-Gen. Long
street. of ex-Confederate fame, is said to
be slated for the Registership of the
Treasury Department, now filed by Gen.
eral Rosecrans.
General Mosby, the former Consul. Gen.
eral TO Hongkong, is an applicant for his
old position, with, it is said, excellent pros
poets of success.
The Oklahoma Lands.
WASHINGTON. March 20th.-Secretary No
Bile stated this morning that preparations
for the opening of Oklahoma are about
finished, and that the President would issue
a proclamation throwing the lands open to
settlement soon, probably this week. The
proclamation will name the date for set
Ting the 100000 acres thirty days later
To Protect the Seals
WASHINGTON, March 20ih.- Secretary
Blaine says that the Government will pro-
vide at once for the patroling of Behring
Sea by cruisers, to prevent the taking of
W
nroclamation WARNING anv wbo ;n,anS 70
trespass upon these waters for the purpose
of taking seal unlawfully, will be issued in
few days.
No Change at Present.
WASHINGTON. March eDtb -sacreta,v
Window is said to he anthor;tv for rbs
statement that there will he no change in
the office of Assistant United States Treas
rrer now held hv Mr. Hart hafore the and
Va sne plesen. nscai year June 99tn. IL Is
Inueistoou tnat Joseph n. duston OF
!. inbdana ban nas oeen PROMISED the once when
!" peconies 'acant.
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hos haar aOn1;n,aS pos.,.s..r D. SaitooA Eoa.
Tnnes Sist;1ar cn,,u,r So Ifrad a s,,l;Os ros
res;e,,od. anT SoIo,a Ehr 49, az 81 N;ss;oS
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ANOTHER LUCKY EDITOR.
John @. New to be the Next Consul-Gen-
eral at London.

WASHINGTON, March 20th.-The absurd
ity of the stories recently published about
John c. New of Indianapolis having ceased
to hold friendly relations with President
Harrison was proven to-day when News
nomination to be nsul-General at Lon
don was sent to the Senate. That Office,
with its salary and fees, is worth about
SIS, 200 per annum, nearly double that OF
any Cabinet officer The Consul is not
required TO perform the social duties of a
Minister, and he can make his living ex-
penses just what he pleases. New has
been for years the editor of the Indianap-
oils Journal and warm friend and sup.
porter Of General Harrison. His ambition
was to enter the Cabinet. but no place for
him there could be found. He is thor
oughly competent to discharge the duties
of his position, and 'hoosiers" visiting
London will be sure to receive welcome
from Colonel New.
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STRICTLY IMPARTIAL.
England's Correct Attitude Regarding
the Samoan Quarrel.

LONDON, March 20th.-The Blue Book
has been issued containing the official cor.
respondence on Samoan affairs. In COM
munication to the British Minister, written
soon after Bismarck's speech on the East
African bill in the Reichtae, Salisbury
takes exceptions to the Chancellor's state.
ment that England and Germany were
acting unitedly regarding Samoa.
The tenor of the dispatches indicates
that Salisbury seldom acted in regard tc
the Samoan business without first obtain
ing the American view of the questions
which arose, and giving it due weight
His attitudes was strictly impartial, tending
to allay irritation and making possible a
triple conference at Berlin for the settle
ment of the whole matter
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SUPERIOR COURT.
Department one-Armstroug. Judge.

WEDNESDAY, March %, 1883.
The People VS. Charles Able-Information for
grand larceny. Continued until THURSDAY,
March 2Sth, on motion of District Attorney.
In the matter of the custody of Hattie Holmes
II is ordered by the Court that Mrs. Hansen
heretofore appointed by this Court to have the
custody of the said Hattie Holmes, is now, BY
order of the Court. directed to give the custody
of said Hattie Holmes to David Heap ESQ,
Manager OF the Girls and Boys Aid Society OF
San Francisco
s The People VS.. James Kearney-I Information
for burglary. Defendant pleaded guilty to
burglary in the first degree. and ordered to ap-
pear for sentence on Friday
The People VS.. Vim. Msdden-Information fol-
assault with intent to commit murder Defend
ant pleaded guilty to assault with deadly
weapon. and ordered to appear for sentence on
Friday =
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Texas cactus as being entitled to considera-
ton, and an experimental trial at the hands
OF farmers and real estate owners, as afford
ing promise for the solution of the vexed
questions of producing both reliable and
rabbit-proof fence, and as an economical
factor In the fencing of lands where tim
Der is constantly growing scarcer and
doaror
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IN THE SENATE.
The Democrats Show Their Hand on the
Pro Tenn. Question.

Ine democrats snow Ihe1r Hand on the
Pro Tenn. Question.
WASHINGTON, March 20th.-The Senate
went into regular session. After halt
hours wait without the transaction of any
business, paper was handed to Senator
Cullom, and on his motion the Senate went
into executive session.
While the Senate was sitting with closed
doors, Butler offered series of resolutions,
which went over till tomorrow, declaring
that the tenure of the President pro tenn.
of the Senate does not expire at meeting
of Congress. after recess, on the Vice Presi-
dent having appeared to take the chair
that the presence of the Vice President
does not have the effect to vacate the office
of President pro tenn; that the office OF
President pro tenn. shall be held at the
pleasure of the Senate.
1t was ordered that the daily hour of
meeting be l o'clock hereafter
Adjourned.
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NOTICE.

OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS
~ of the State OF California, San Francisco,
March Is, 1853 To all whom it may concern
The Syndicate Insurance Company, of Mime
apolis, Minnesota, having this day surrendered
its certificate of authority previously granted,
thus withdrawing from business in this State,
notice of such withdrawal is hereby given.
pursuant to the requirements of Section SO, Of
the Political Code said Company is 10 longer
authorized 10 do business in this State.
c T.. WtDSWORTH.
mrl9 6t ins.rarce Commissioner
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argeg the fields the greater the a,tspdsnce
Hence, the Directors claim hy the hol,lin.-
OF these meetings they will aid the State
fair each season, botn in the way of ex-
hibition aud racing
II the Citizens Of Sacramento give them
pro9er announcement the matter viii he
adopted AT the next meeting.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WHY REID WAS NOT GIVEN THE
ENGLISH MISSION.
Sewall Will Go to Berlin-A Fin,
Place for Fred Grant
Pulling for Tanner.
IsrnaAl DlsrArcHrs TO THE RnoonD-us,os !,
coLoNRL FREp. GRANT.
Brief Sketch OF the New Minister
Augtrfa-H Hungarv

Brief Sketch OF the New Minister to
Austria-Hungary.
WASHINGTON, March 20th.-Frederick D.
Grant, who was to-day nominated to be
Minister to Austria hungary, is 80 wears of
age and the Oldest son of General Grant
He accompanied his father during the war.
and was in five battles before he was 13
years old. He was a Lieutenant in the
Fourth Cavalry when he resigned from the
army in 1876, having seen much active
service in Indian campaigns. While in the
service he married Miss Ida Honore,
daughter Of an old citizen of Chicago, and
has two children, boy and a girl. Since
General Grants death Colonel Grant has
resided with his mother and cared for her
estate.
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WHITELAW REID.
His Home Rule Advocacy Prevented His
Going to England.

WASHINGTON, March 20th.-It is learned
that the nomination of Reid as Minister to
France was entirely unsolicited either by
him or his friends. 1t had been the inten-
tion of the President, ever since the elec-
ton, to tender him some important ap-
pointment, and this, it is understood,
would have been the Mission 10 England,
but for the impression that the earnest ad-
yocacy of home rule for Ireland by the
Tribune would render the relations of Reid
With the Tory Government and Lord Sails
bury less cordial than would be desirable.
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STARVING CELEsrIALs.
More Relief Needed in the Famine Dis
tricf in China

uHOHG 1soII0H N60u6U III ING FAMINE DIB-
trict in China.
WASHINGTON, March 20th.-The United
States Consul General at Shanghai has in
formed the State Department, at the request
of the Shanghai Committee of the North
China Relief Fund. of the distress existing
over large area of China. Thousands are
starving and dying from exposure in North
from America and England, but more is
needed. Until the spring crops are gath
cred the famine will continue, and to in
sure spring planting money is required
from abroad, as in the famine districts
there is neither seed nor money to pur-
chase il.
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Burlington Route Excursions.

Commencing Friday March LIST, at 7:3o p NJ.
and every alternate Friday, excursionists viii
leave Sacram ento for all points East, via Salt
Lake City, where stop viii be made one day.
The sleeping cars are provided with mattresses
blankets, pillows, curtains, etc., free of charge
For full particulars and descriptive folder, cali
op or address, TICKET AGENT SOUTHERN PACIFIC
COMPANY, Sacramento. fe23-tf
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Two-YEAR-oLp rRor.

The following entries have been made for t.
two-year old colt stake for trotters: Palo Alto
Stock Farm-B. C. Del Mar, b. c. Pedlar, b. C.
Bow Bells, b. f. Emma R., ch. C. Norris, B. f
Weldmont. Captain B. Z. Harris-Blk f. Lorena
Valensin Stock Farm-B. f. Fleet. L. L. Atkins
B. +. Mollie A b. I. Mary d. William Corbit.-
B. C. Regal Wilkes, b. +. Millie Wilkes. L U
Shlnnea-ThnrnMO0d and Brown Thor,
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

J. o. Coleman, who went East to help inau.
gurate President Harrison and visit friends az
his old home. was at Springfield. ILL.,, the first
OF the present week, and expects to reach sac
ramento next Saturday or Sunday
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just Arrived! large shipment of gem
inc German Braunssweiger and Eastern Nett
worst fine Italian Salomi. Also, large variety
of different kinds of Cheese, at 723 street. F.
BAUMLE. Give us a call. d20-1m
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THREE-YKAR-oLp TRo.

Palo Alto Stock Farm-Blk. f. Ladywel', b. f
Sunold, gr. +. Colma b. f. Laureola. William
Corbitt-Br. (. Lillian Wilkes, br f. Anita. L
U. Shippee-Major Thorne. Plessanton Stocl
Farm-B. t. Margaret
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GENERAL N0TICs,.

The Rev, Mr.. Clsgett Will continue his
services THIS EVENING at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. Every one welcome
Seats free. mris5t
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WAsHrSeroN, March 20th.-Senators
Dolph and Mitchell and Representative
Hermann to-day united in a message to
the President urging the appointment of
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rRoT FOR FouR YEAR-oLps

Palo Alto Stock Farm-B. +. Belle Monte. br.
c. Del Paso, b. f Wavelet. ch. f Arodi. C. A.
Durfee-B. C. Gossiper, br. c. Balkan. William
Corbitt-B. g. Grandee. L. U. Shippee-B. C.
Moses S. Pleasanton Stock Farm-B. C. Direct.
James P. Ke-r-Blk. C. Memo.
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California Patents Issued,

WASHINGTON, March 20th.-The follow.
ing residents of California were granted
patents yesterday: Henry Bryan, Modesto,
grain cleaner; William Crosby, San Fran
cisco, horse collar; George W. Haines,
Adm, windmill; Gustave Provost. San
Francisco, cable railway crossing; Volney
Rattan, San Francisco, fruit grader; Her
bert c. Rabb, San Francisco, gang edger;
George W.White, San Francisco, and Rich
ard WyIe, Napa, combined reel and
sprinkler.
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For a first-class Carriage or Buggy &c
to HARRY BERNARDS, sixth and l. SIS. II

The best place in California have your printing done.
A J. Johnston & Cos. go St. Sacramento. Cal
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PEARS Soap secures beautiful complex
ion
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II AM one OF the happiest mothers in
Lowell over what Hooa's SarsapaTilla has
done for my child, IS really believe i, saved
her eyesight" says Mrs. r. E Williams,
Lowell, Mass.