Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-11-06
The state Prison directors.


Prison Directors met this morning at san Quentln.
Warden Ames granted further time to complete
the inventory of stocks aEd supplies OF the prison.
The bond Of WarGen-elect Shirley was declared IN
suficient, in that it did not amount TO twice the
penal sum OF the bond. Directors Robbins and Gel
wcks, the committee proposals for the supply OF
jute, reported that Warden Ames considered that
there should be ordered le00 bales from Calcutta,
to be shipped by steamer to HongkoDg, and thence
by sailing vessel. Also 200 bales by sailing vessel,
each lot of 200 bales contain three qualities OF
jute. A number of proposals from merchants were
received, stating that owing to the excited condl-
tion OF the market in Calcutta and the uncertainty
OF obtaining their money from the state they were
unable to make offers other than to act agents OF
the State on commission. A discussion ensued on
the profit OF running the jdte factory The annual
demand was placed at $4,000, 900 bags, which in the
event OF short crop would have to be carried until
next season. Warden Ames said that jute floor
mating could easily be manufactured by prison
labor and could be sold at profit at reduction OF
30 per cent. on the present market rate. 1t is ex
pected that the prison will be turned over to the
new Warden tomorrow.
DiscredIted Report.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 5th.-The dispatch
from Chicago stating that the Northern Pacific
would propose plan to the Transcontinental Asso-
claton by which, on the payment OF a certain sum,
it would not compete for the California business,
excited much comment to-day among the mer-
chants, and kilograms sent East inquiring as
to the correctness of the press dispatch No credit
is given to it, it is contrary to the impression
created in shipping circles by representatives OF the
Northern Pacific.
The Railroad Tax Suits.
SAN FRANCIsco, November 5th.-The Supervisors
this evening, IN compliance with the communica-
ton from Governor Stoneman, Cont oller Dunn and
Attorney General Marshall, appointed Supervisor
Smith to meet the delegates from the interior coun-
ties, to make arrangements for the appeal of the
railroad suits to the United States Supreme Court.
The Port Costa Fire
SAN Francisco, November 5th.-A telegram re
ceived to-day states that the Port Costa fire was
caused by the upsettng of lamp in one of the sa-
looms where party was engaged in playing poker.
The players away instead of stopping to extin-
guish the fire. A party of gentlemen aboard the
yacht Chispa, anchored off Turner's shipyard near
Benicia saw the fire and report that the flames
spread rapidly. Assistance was rendered by the
yard engine at Port Costa and the ferry steamer
Solano, but the appliances for fighting the flames
were incomplete.
Horrible Death OF Child
LIvERMoRE, November 5th. Yesterday afternoon
little child of Robert S. Corbett three years DID,
strayed from the farm and could not be found, al
though diligent search was made during the night
At daylight the body found near the house, the
child having been crushed to death by a large jack
wheel OF separator, the supposition being that the
child play fully climbed on the wheel causing it to
turn over, and crushing its body into a shapeless
mass.
Accidental Browning.
DoNoHUE's LANDING, November 5th.-George B.
Hudson, of San Francisco was drowned here yester-
day. He was standing in baggage car when the
train started and pitched him out on the planking
alongside the track. The rebound carried him into
the water, from which he quickly taken in an
unconscious condition. He shortly after died. De-
ceased was 50 years OF age, and pioneer Of the
State. He leaves vile, but no children.
stripped and Robbed.
MERGED November 5th-Mr Drake the Super-
;ptop Of flaa nd Irr;,,
Works, while proceeding from here to the camp on
the upper section Of the canal las: night on his
blackboard, was attacked by two f0otpads knocked
Gown, stripped and robbed o, what money he had
on his person-about 800 The robbers left Mr..
Drake lying upon the ground naked and badly
stunned When he awoke his team was gone, and
after putting on his clothes he proceeded to the
camp on foot. Officers are out searching for tae
robbers.
Residence Destroyed by Fire.
CLoyERDALE, November 5th.-The residence OF
c. Abraham burned at 4:30 A. NJ, and was
total loss. Insured for S2, 700
Arrested on Charge of Abduction.
ANDERSON November 5th.LJ. Croghan swole out
a warrant against s. Hill to-day, for the abduction
of his daughter. Hill was arrested at Red Bluff.
Meeting of 0rchardists.
CENTRKvILJE, November 5th.-Dr. s. F. Chaplin
the State Inspector OF Fruit Pests, addressed a
meeting Of fruit.grow here to-day. He detailed
the best knowa method of Kidding fruit trees of
pests majority Of our orehardists were in at
tendance, and much interest was manifested.
Proposed Compromise.
Los ANGELES, November 5th.-A large number Of
taxpayers, representing many million dollars worth
OF property in this CITY and county, have petitoned
the Board o; Supervisors to accept the railroad
panys proposition that will be made to-day in set
tement.
Proposed C0mprOmise-RaiirOad Bridge
Observation-Disclosures
Los ANGELES, November 5th-To-morrow the
Board OF Supervisors OF the county viii consider
the proposition of Governor StOneman to join with
other counties in carrying the tax suits against the
Southern Pacific Railroad to the Supreme Court.
The people divided on the proposition.
The railroad bridge al Cotton has been repaired,
so as to permit the passage OF trains,
The weather has been threatening rain, and ind-
cntinr,s rrnarl.ad tnni.rht