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The record-union., 1895-06-05
A BIBLE AND A SHOTGUN.
He Carried Both, Although He Was q
Preacher and Had Faith.

He Carried Both, Although He Was
Preacher and Had Faith.
The panther scare has spread over the
entire country, and is especially intense
among the colored people, who not only
believe all the wild stories they hear
about the beast carrying women and
children away in his cruel jaws, but will
not be persuaded that there is no such
cruel animal lurking around Jackson
vile.
A reporter, says the Times Union of
that city, while riding in the settlement
south of Panama, was nailed through the
woods by an old-time darby preacher.
He was an interesting type-short and
bow-legged, and these bOwlegs we're in
cased in trousers SO long they wrin&led
at the heel. lie had on a jim-swinger,
the tails of which wiped the dew from
the buck leberry bushes along the trail he
was pursuing. He had on high stand
ing collar, to spit over which he'd have
10 get on a stump. The collar was en-
eircled by clerical tie. Surmounting
the very black face with it's wrinkles and
fringe of snowy beard was silk hat that
looked as if it had been brushed by
cyclone. The hat was several sizes too
large, and had it not been tilted backward
the ears upon which it rested would have
been unable to support the burden.
AS he hailed the reporter stopped and
waited. The old man came up out of
breath. The strangest part of his outfit
was a double barreled, muzzle-loading
shotgun, loaded and capped. This was
under one arm. Under the other was
Bible.
BOSS" said he, wiping his brow. "you
hearn anything bout wild critter in
desc yer woodsT
"Yes, L have heard Of it, but take no
stock in ii"
..Dey say hits panther"
$50 they do, but they are wrong. It's
only big dog that hangs out by the SUBJ
tropical"
ppm powerful glad to hab you say dat.
Desc people round here, an me, too
been gwine TO church armed"
$50 that's what you have the shotgun
for?"
"Yesser. Ober at de church you'll most
likely find stack o. guns"
.'But l see you have Bible. Isn't faith
better than shotgun"
The old fellow scratched his head. He
was puzzled. "Yes, boss, faith is bet
ter shotgun, but shotgun is handy
thing to carry round to take care of
youssef and not gin de Lord no unneces-
sary trouble"
The record-union., 1895-06-05
ROYAL BAKING POWDER
Highest all in Leayenng Power.-Lae us Govt Report
Roe! ! &c.
ABSOLUTELY PURE
,gs and generally known as ''snake-

logs and generally known as SNAKE
spit"
Children in the South are accustom ed
to find out whether their sweethearts
love them by breaking MULLEN stalks or
by placing ON shrub in the yard bit
of '1ove-vine" (dodder), a parasitical
plant growing in moist places, the love
Of their friends depending in both in
stances upon the life or death of the
plants. Stronger than these beliefs and
common to persons of larger growth is
faith in the powers of the divining-rod.
There are local traditions relating to the
existence of rich vein OF lead ore in
the vicinity of Little Mountain, singu-
lar group of hills rising near the line
between Newberry and Lexington Coun-
ties. In the search for this vein, which
has been kept up in a desultory way
for hundred years, cunning Douster
swivels, aided by divining rods and mys-
FERROUS jugglery, have more than once
found their dupes. Here and there per-
sons may still be found who are willing,
in selecting a spot for well, TO be
guided by the indications of forked
twig of peach or alder in the hands of an
adept.
The gentlest cow in Carolina may be
made to kick if knife or a fork is put
into a vessel containing her milk. If
milk IS carried across running water.
spilled upon the ground or thrown into
the fire the cow will go dry. The devil
will follow the one who carries unsalted
meat along a road. or across running
water. Ii child's tooth is thrown
away and dog steps on it a dogs
tooth will grow in the child's mouth.
Old negroes sometimes teach young chill
dren when tooth is drawn to throw it
over the house and say: Here, rat,
take the old tooth and give me your
milk-white teeth" When ones hair is
cut he should gather up and burn every
particle of it, else witches will find it
and do him an injury, or birds will build
nests OF it and cause headache. Hogs
are supposed TO fatten more readily if
their tails are cut off. When peas, beans
and pinders (peanuts) are planted the
hulls should be placed in the road. and
when seed corn is shelled the cobs should
be scattered in the field. Burning the
cobs and bulls, it is thought, would cause
severe drought. For fishhooks and
lines, flower cuttings, plants, or any live
animal, received as present. no thanks
should be returned, or bad luck will be
sure to follow the gift. = Philadelphia
Times.
The record-union., 1895-06-05
The Leading Paper of the
Interior of California.

The pioneer journal, which,
from early years in the history
OF the coast, has maintained
the FRONT RANK OF JOUR-
NALISM, having every news
facility with the San Francisco
leading 0ailies, and sustaining
the fullest public confidence.
The record-union., 1895-06-05

what makes you think he is in love
with you ?' ''Oh, know it because he il
so attentive to other girls when / am
present."-Truth.
The record-union., 1895-06-05
THE NONPAREIL.
Ready=lnade Suits
At 81 SO Each.

In black and navy blue Elton blazer style, cut with
ul sleeves and full skirt and made from alwool CLOTH
These alone look Stylish but give excellent service for
everyday
The record-union., 1895-06-05

Spermaceti candles were an invention
of the last century.
The record-union., 1895-06-05
IN ALL RESPECTS THE
ON THE PACIFIC COAST.

Clean in all departments, and there's
fore prominently THE FAMILY
JOURNAL The best paper for the
HOmeseeker, for the Merchant, Farmer
Mechanic ard all who desire the full
news of the day presented in a Clearly
manner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

ers Of the Union PauiHo securities, who
appeared be.0ro ths committee last
summer. IL contained nu oder TO pay
30 tbs government thc principal OF al
government guaranteed bont1 OF the
Union Pacific a. they fall due aud TO
furnish gO1i guarantees f0f carrying
out the plan II tho government will
agree TO 70.
There nro about $4,000. 900 guar
antcUd bonds VI the Union Pacific,
This proportion brought on dlsous.
sion u tho plan 10 accept payment for
all the government aided reads on the
same termg. This 10 the plan offered 90
BE- subsliluts Tor tho Reilly bill by Reg.
roteniAiivu Turner aud one which
Senator BfiCe IL said 10 inyo-.
This c0ncCu1uB OF opinion In tho
committee is that the ltOilly bill
will not get hearing from this Con
gtrs7,
COuSCiL BLUFFS, Ia, Fob. Ito.
day iu tho Uuitud n'atDB court AttOt-
ney FlnlaY Burke flct o bill Of CONE
plaint 10 the s27, 200. 900 irst mortgage
reciOsufu Guit sgunst the Union
Pacific Railway company for tue
United States aud largo number q
parties who have, or Claih 10 have, uu
Interest IN the piOwUy Of the linton
Pacific iu lowe, ~. Gordon DgEt r
anu Oliver Amu1 80 Trustees Tor Sue
huldUfa % tao mortgage bonds appcar
o.. PLAINTIFF, Vhir h supplementary
10 tIu recent litigation Ht 50. Louie.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

an Oncr 60 Pay ihe Governments tho
Principal When Due.
wAsHGSGToN, ID. g., Feb. -
Before tho House committees on rail-
roads today Chairman Reilly read
letter from BOis6ovain, a Holland
banker, representing the Dutch hole
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
Wild BEAsrS.
ntnrs, rAuthcrs aud Wolves sprend
aorrar la Arkansas.


LITTLE Rock, ARR, Fet. THE
COldrft weather known IN AfAnusus In
the month Of February was experienced
hero today when at "a. m. the thor
m0motor registered - below zero, anu
ih0 local dorchester Predicts ttill
greater foil Ia tie temperature.
Ia tho country Wild beasts have boon
made desperate and many tales Of al-
venture aro reported. Near Dauyilic,
in Yell county, while Mo Baker was
at the COW pen milking, pig bear ole
tered her house anu made OIL with nor
.0uT-yyst.UiI child, Mrt. haEug gave
cnaae with dog Nud recovered the
child, VINO had been severely bitten by
Sue bear.
". Ballard, a Green county farm.
or, had q lively tusslc with n luEETy
panther while Un route home accom-
pauiOd by his thitleen.ycui-Ilt nom.
The panther uprung upon hls mule
from a tree near the roadside anu the
sudden shock frightened bimgelf nud
sou half 10 death. After severe ON.
counter ho succeeded in killing the
saimnl, but received GovuAl Blashts
from the puuthrf's tssth.
Wolves, psuthuls anu other animals
are mailing tho night hiIogus In the
bottoms 0f Saline, Hot SPRUCE, Mont
gumery ana Grant counties, und re-.
ports from thug0 say locks OF sheep Of
several iarmets have boon deUlmated
by attacks o. woivtgi while the loss IN
cattle aud hogs 10 enormous. A wagon
containing several negroes was chased
Tor two miles across the bottoms Ia
Woodruff county by a pack Of wolves,
the men only saving Themselves by thu
tree use OF clubs with which they Kept
the animals at bay.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
MEXICAN AFPAIns.
No Talk Of WHr-HoaUH and bridges
Colonization schemss.


Colonization schsnss.
MEXICO CIY, Feb. S.-rho Nexl.
eau governments has commissioned
Judge joaquin CgldurOu aud large
corps q Assistants TO take personal
UOgnizauCn u tho actual damage suH.
gRiucd by Mexico from the invasion Of
of GualemhlgnG on the southern from
tisr. The parry has left San Juan
Bautisln, Ia the state Of Tabhscp, and
will soon ontrr upon It's work. The
pueblo Of Tcnosiquo Ia the frat point ~
10 vititud, where ,n0 various iuyaal0ls
have occurred. 10 facilitate matters Ia
tue wild AMI tropical country IN which
the Inspection 10 ID DO made, the slehm-
er Cgrdonas has bcun ordered 10 DO nj
tue disposal OF npprnisefIaud many
other pTelimlnaTlos arranged. ROAus
have been made through the dense
foTestb aud several hfiirc8 are already
constructed over impnsbRblu streams,
which bridges will also come In handy
In any sudden movements OF tIooJs
anu artillery whiCh may be found
necessary Ia tho disputed territory. A
sIr1ng military force Is guarding the
vatlOua bridges and roads TO prevent
any advantage aourulng to the Guate-
mnlaus from their use.
By order OF the governor VI the
federal district tho sludoniA arrested
Tor tue riot Of Sunday night have beon
given their liberty. They were given
u hearing ut tho municipal palace be.
fore tho governor And having ex-
planned that their transgTeHi0ns We're
nut tho fehult OF patriotism aud being
Edm0niHhed by the governor 10 be-
more careful IN their future demon.
stratlons were allowed 10 60.
Tho Mexican wafHhip Zaragosa IA
lying In the harbor OF Acapulco, on
the Pacific coast, awaiting orders nom
the general government
Mr.. W. IA. Brown, Of Kansas Civ.
attorney for tho Mexican Land Col.
onizauon company OF Missouri, Is in
tho city for the purpose OF SECURING
tfIm tho Mexican government for the
company which no represents, certain
exemption Tor prospective oolOnios now
ON route from various points iu the
United States for the compRnyIs
properties IN the state OF Chiapss
These exemptions or privileges em-
brace the abolition OF certain ifnuort
duties and port charges on the Inns Of
steameIs which the company Intends
10 establish between the norris of
Galveston, New Orleans aud Mobile 10
C1at2suzalc0s ON tbs gulf coast. Ger
tain exemptions are ALEC asked for the
port OF p0uRll, on tho Pacific, In con.
uCCtlOn with c0lUnisls taking pasgag,
rom California ana other points On
The Pacific side.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

hotel, on Central avenue, with two
other men and rented some rooms.
"rhaps the biggest lie ever hoard"
exclaimed Bllxt,
Mr. Erwin que toned him closely,
but Bixt prJieEseI entire Ignorance
about the allUrei occufreute. The
hotel register was introduced In ovi-
denCn, and Erwin asErI Buxt ~ tho
iiguaturo oi Game W. Teller, W.lIy
CITY" was no; wilton ny him. BAAt
denied utterly that ne nad ever zee u
the register.
rhs sensational enlsJ 10 o; tho lay
came alter court he'd adjourned tnis
morning. County Attorney Nyo az
preached Attorney SIN th OF tue DC.
ienso aud asserted point blank that the
entire story Of the hotel reg is.ur was o.
fabrication, and that he knew all about
now 70 mad psgn ruI up.
"DD you know anything ab1ut %,
Nyll" a1kol Smith, "lJr 30 dUuy 4
have hal anything to no with ~
"NOw, mark you, John Day Smith,"
said the counsel iOr tAu state, fuAAluE
bic finger thru4tiugly ln tue face ui the
attorney, "l know you anu believe
you 90 DO man ti honest intent, but,
Just na sure a. yOu live, tbis tuing 10
going iD be exposed. lwill dIlve every
pin Ia tiis thing right straight 10 the
bottom 10 show lust how this ihlug
was uouu, and You can depend upon
it.D
Hayward was iubilaul over the turn
{ affairs. 81 am glad TO sOu, #" said he.
"that tho truth Is beginning TO come
out"
iir. Erwin concluded his cross.
examination this bfofncon. lie out
lined tho defense ga tue questions uskud
BlixL which showed that the defense
viii Try and fasiUu the Crlma On a gang
10 green goOgB dealers who wanted
Mics cling cut Of tbs way because she
anuW too much.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

San FRANCisC0, Feb. IAN tut
sjJ,Ull has been tubscribud 90 ihr two
milton dollar fund q the San Fni-
cisco a. san Joaquin Valley railroad.
The promoters will no Communto the
work OF construction until the sub.
surlptiOus from san Francisco amount
TO iOur millions. The interior towns OF
the state arc expected 10 subscribs two
millions, 30 tina. tun capitalization u!
the rJau will be BiE milllgns.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
IT WAS a FAKE.

The story Of the Capture OF tho cen.
cord crew.
NEW YOWS, Feb. S.-rhe World this
morning priuts tue following chUlt:
chin Klang, China, Feb. ITO the
editor Of she POrld.- There Is no truth
whatever In tho report that any ufli-
GERS Of tho United States guub5nt
Concord have been captured or arrest.
ed by thD Chinese here. Moreover,
there has been no trouble OF any sort
iu which the CoucOrd'd officers or any
Americans arc involved.
(5iguei.) AiOSzJ q. JONES,
United States Consul.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

LITTLE Rock, ARR, Fob. s.-rhe
executive COMMITTEES Of the knights Of
Pyibins having Ia charge tue matter
Of building a national Pythian sau.-
tafium at Hot Springs had meeting
here nnd nave closed preliminary de-
tails. "A assessment OF 81 upon each
Pylhiau In tho Uuited States will be
lowed, out Of which iund the sani.
tarium will DO built.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

Spent gives you oNcoll'ut
value iu LadioF Skirts,
Ladies' Night Robos, Lat
ioF Drawers, Ladies' Corr
soi Covers, ladies' Chem
iHUH, ChiilrOn's Dresses,
lnfuuts' Slips. ull mAdc OF
very Emo quality Muslin,
o.ahoiutuly trimmed be-
Hamburg embroidery and
Insertion, finished with
iucks and herring bono
braid. Soil elsewhere Tor
l.25 each.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
ITALY AS0 ENGLAND.

notraihnI Of prinos-s fiaut, Vt wales,
10 tho italian CroWn I'Fiucs.
LONDON, Fob. S.-A uispsloh from
R5ma 20 tnu Chronicle says that inquiry
la wg!.-iuiOrmel quarters confirms the
news Of tie beltOthal Of the crown
prlnce Of Ilaly aud Prinooss Maud, o.,
Wales. Tho wedding has been nKed
to take place In May, previous 10
which time tho Prince VI Wales viii
visit Italy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

SAN FHANCIgcO, Feb. 8.-The Civic
Fedcrtt on has IsEuCd call Tor "A
yraud mass meeting 10 be held next
saturday night Tor the purpose OF get.
ing public expression upon bill now
uoore the legislature providing for a
commission 10 examine into The al
iegol official corruption Of San Fran.
gisos.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
.prleI.sI. ~. Ian,l VI.

SANTA Rosa, Cal, Feb. 7.-Rudolph
Sptockcis, VINO II stopping ON his ranch
near here, was seen today aud donies
emuhaucally that ho WAS mixed up
Ia ms plot 10 rrHeal the eX.queen, anu
SAID that he had never furnished money
or arms to the fbvOluti0nstA.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

Pays Tor Ladies' Corset
Covers, Chcmiaos, Night
Gowns, Drawers, Skir.s,
made of Emo quality Mus
llu, trimmed iu lnGo or
embroidery, AL Hlzos.
Laiies' Mualin Aprons,
Childfon's PantAlUts,
ChIldron'a NninsuoS APP.
ronH, Childron's Dresses,
ull nicely mrdo and trlm-
mod. Worth 5JC else.
whore.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
1E5c

WIN buy Ladies' Chem
isca, Drawers, Chlldron's
plntnlots, mAdo Of good
quality mrslin, we'll aOwud
IA nll Hizos.
Ladies' good quality
bingham Aprons, extra
wide, we'll made, assorted
ooloTs aud checks.
Childron's Waists, Of
Sntoen Drill, sizes . 20 d,
and other ariiclos not mon
toned for want of space.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08
HAYWARD aUNnEn TRIAL.

Tho Theory oTtho DUfeBs, Outllnsd By
Attorney Erwin,
MiNNEAPOLIs, Feb. Tn the
Howard murder TRIAL tOuay Clnua
Blixt wAs again put ON the stand. Mr..
Erwin asked BliXt n hn hRl not, on
November 2nJ, gone to tho Arnold
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-02-08

H Is novelties
NS D1 FAbR and Emo COiA CLOTHS the o'i wash ia-
en- Hpy ho Anderson make which for quality beauty and
First European Ia
CHOICE THIS WEEK.
The herald., 1895-11-16

try per capita il also greater than that
which rewards the efforts of those who
till the soil in any other country. The
fertility and oulabie qualities OF the soil
of California havs even exceeded the most
sanguine expectations Of farmers and
analytical chemists. As for climatic con-
ditions there is a sufficient variety to suit
all constitutions and tastes. No one mead
be at loss to find. within the boundaries
of this state. any desirable brand Of CHM
ate. What With mountain peaks. rocky
canyons, foothiIl ranges, winding valleys.
and the seashore, no person can fail OF
finding whatever natural conditions can
reasonably be desired.
What this country needs above all else
IS more people Of the right kind. Not
mere adventurers. not spectators, and
certainly not drones. Home builders and
business men are what make country
prosperous, and for such people Southern
California offers unequsled inducements.
We hope the 'rainload of homeseekers
now en- route from the east to this coast
will be followed bv many more during
the ensuing winter. and that the highest
expectations OF all who come may be
fully realized.
The herald., 1895-11-16
APPALLING FIGURES

The Herald this morning gives to the
reading public some information which
to taxpayers OF Los Angeles county is OF
special interest. 1t is the second chapter
on the manner. methods and results Of
the ring rule that is prevailing at the
county courthouse. A combination OF
politicians has fastened itself upon the
taxpayers and the comfortable surplus
which was in the county treasury on
January LIST of this year is disappea ring
like dew before the morning sun. In six
months s647, 342. 43 that had been received
in the way of county taxes ana revenue
had been expended with a lavish hand.
In addition TO this, the treasury surplus
had been depleted to the extent vi $780,
334.96. In the aggregate in six months
S947 77.39 had been expended. Are n6t
these figures appalling? Where has the
vast sum gone? AT this rate at least ST.
900, 900 will be required to meet the ex-
penses of the county government for the
year 1885. Three fuurths of that sum has
already been paid out. Taxpayers are
without recourse. They must stand and
deliver. That Is the policy of the present
directors of the county. Vast armies CT
relatives, of Office seekers. politicians,
ward workers, heelers and manipu.ators
OF Republican city and county politics.
past and present. are fastened upon the
taxpayers and they will not loosen their
grip until every drop OF blood is gone. 1t
will take club to knock them way. The
grand jury has that club in its hands.
Will 1t do its duty? The Herald thinks 1t
will. The reign of governmental extraya.
gsnce in this county must cease. The
Herald proposes to do its full duty in
this matter in the interest of suffering
people, without fear or favor. Pecula-
ton, dishonesty, fee-gra bling and ex.
travagance IN Office must cease. Honest
and economical government we must
have in Los Angeles county. We have
not got it now.
The herald., 1895-11-16
r1lLkMEN ORGANIZING

Il % announced that the milkmen of the
city are about to organize to protect
the N selves. Protect themselves from
wba.?
T. the local dairymen ara selling as
COOL grade Of milk as they nearly all
purport to be furnishing the public with,
the merit of their goods will give them
all t,e protection they need. II NOS, and
wa f,ar large proportion are not, no Or
sanization of the kind contemplated can
avail them.
Considering the fact that this region
is peculiarly favorable to dsirSing there
has been altogether too much inferior
milk and cream sold in Los Angeles, a nd
the worst of il is that the stuff has not
been sold for what it is. but for what it
IS not.
Aside from the ignorance of SONS dali
rymen and the dishonesty of others, and
evary calling is OF COURSE afflicted with
dishonest men, one important reas)n for
the abundance OF interior milk that vexes
the consumers Is the entirely erroneous
idea entertained by many milk sell.
ers, in com mon with plenty of peo-
PIE who own chickens and dogs, that
vacant lots and fields covered with am Pile
crops OF stones, discarded tomato cans
ant noxious weeds afford nutritious feed.
This sort of foraging may be highly sat-
isfactory to horned toad, but unques.
tionably has discouragirg and thin
ming effect on the other amin ais referred
10.
The best work that an organization of
dairy men can accomplish will bs in re-
curing their members to humanity care
Tor and decently fead their CATTLE If il
will do this and weed out snch OF their
mum bers as may be dishonest the office
of milk inspector will soon become q
superiority.
The herald., 1895-11-16
COMING TO THE BETTER LAND

A tralnload of storm beaten easterners.
to the number OF 165, bound for Southern
California, will soon arrive in Los A nge-
les. These people. weary of the storms
and dfouths. and Billiards and long
drawn-out winters OF tn 3 eastern country
: have come 10 the sensible conclusion that
Southern California is enc place for them
to locate and live. They are coming
hither prepared to settle down somewhere
in this region and enjoy for the rest of
their lives the pure air, the blessed sun.
shine. the mild winters. cool summers
and the unequaled PRODUCT veness of this
favored land. They will be welcomed oy
all good citizens to the country which
has the tallest mountains, the dries.
rivers, the finest fruits, the largest orange
groves, the smOothest ocean, the loveliest
flowers. the milde,t liars, the soitest
breezes, the biggest pumpkins. the most
stars, the bluest skies, and the mosl
bashful real estate agents to be found
anywhere else in North America. In fact,
eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard,
nor hath it entered into the hearts of
stay -at-home fasteners to conceive of
the glories OF this wonderful country.
The more such trainloads of homeseek.
ers come hither the better will it be for
those who come and for those already
here. Within the state of California
there are more tina n 100, 900. 900 acres of
land, 100000 acres being adapted to
some kind OF profitable cultivation. This
Is more than the total area of any other
stats except Texas and Colorado. OF the
area of arabic land 5000 900 acres are IN
the southern counties or south of the
Tehaohepi pass. There are also in these
southern counties 5000 900 acres reclaim.
able by irrigation. The state of Califor
mia has the largest area of land under Gull
tivation. ir proportion to its popu-
lation, of any portion of the civil
lied world, and the product OF indus