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ance, $1,000. Wallace's, $1,000; no insur-
ance. Church, 81, 600; insurance. 500.
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Washington Convicts to Make Jute Bags.
WALLA WALLA WASH }, September Sd
The Penitentisry Commissioners here have
decided to order 25 loom plant for max
ing jute bags, in accordance with an Act of
the last Legislature, which made a large
appropriation for that purpose. The jute
plant ordered will employ 100 convicts,
who can make 100000 grain-bags yearly.
The Commissioners say they can sell the
bags to farmers for six cents, saving OF
three cents on each bag over the present
prices. The order for the machine was
made so that the factory can be doubled in
capacity at slight cost.
washington's Legislature.
OLYMPIA Wash. September 3d.-There
was barely quorum in the Senate, and
nineteen more than a quorum in the
House when the Legislature met in spe-
cial session to-day. Nothing will be done
until tomorrow, when the figures upon
which the reapportionment of the State
will be based will be sent to the Legisla-
ture by the Governor. Superintendent of
the Census Porter, telegraphed them from
Washington, d. c., tonight. The Legisla-
ture will be in session not more than a
week.
Inc Nonpauy WAS hlSnts
SAN FRANCISCO, September 3d.-Grand
Master Wilkinson, of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, who is here from the
East to settle the difficulties between the
Southern Pacific officials and the employees,
thinks that the company was right in re-
fusing to treat with the committee at the
recent conference. He has. therefore, or
dered the organization OF another commit
tee, representing all of the employees. This
committee will confer with the officers of
the road September 18th, when it is ex-
pected a readjustment of the pay system
will be effected.
Washington Prohibitionists.
ELLENsBURG, September 3d-The State
Convention of the Prohibition party met
at Ellensburg this morning with about
twenty-five delegates present. Robert
Abernethy of Spokane Falls was unani-
meusly chosen for Congress A platform
was adopted protesting strongly against
the liquor traffic, favoring equal suffrage,
the reduction of the tariff on the necessa-
ries of life, inviting the afiliation of the
farmers organization and allowing them
to borrow money from the Government
the same as from the banks.
Oakland Races.
OAKLAND. September 3d.-The first race,
the Jesse o. Carr free purse of $400, FIVE
eighths of mile dash, was won by Nero,
Acclaim second. Time, 1:014.
The second race, three-fourths of mile
and repeat, Applause won in two straight
heats, Nabrau second. Best time, 1:154.
The third race, a mile dash, was won by
Tycoon, Carmen second. Time, 1:42.
The fourth race, nine-sixteenths of a
mile dash. was won by Kildeare, LYDIA
Ferguson second. Time, :554
MarysviIle Races.
MARYsvILLE, September 3d.-The first
race. for district three-year- -olds, was won
by Silver King, Ada second. Best time,
2:474.
Second race. pacing, for horses without
records, Our Dick won, G. W. G. second.
Best time, 2:22!.
The special race between Button and
Ryder was won by Ryder. Best time, 2:22.
Examination of West Point Candidates.
STOCKTON. September 3d.-Congressman
Biggs announces an examination in Stock
ton on September Oath of applicants for
appointment to the West Point Military
Academy. The candidates must be resi-
dents of the Second Congressional Dis
trict. The Examining Board will be COM
posed of lawyer, physician, and high
grade teacher.
Hay Warehouse Burned.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, September 3d.-A large
warehouse containing 1,600 tons of hay,
valued at about $4,000, was burned here
this evening. The hay belonged to differ
ent parties around the country, and was
mostly insured. 1t is mystery how the
fire originated. The warehouse was owned
and the business was conducted by X. A.
Hornberger.
Boy Struck by an Engine.
SAN RAFAEL, September 3d.-Edwip, the
11-year- old son of Judge Gardner of this
place. was struck by an engine at the
narrow gauge depot here this afternoon as
he attempted to Jump from box car. His
head is badly cut and one leg broken. He
is supposed to be hurt internally.
Arizona Mines Sold.
Tucson ca. IT,, September 3d.-The sale
of the Silver Bill mines to an English syn
dicate was consummated this afternoon by
the payment of 100000. The mines are
located thirty miles west of Tucson. The
purchasers have commenced extensive de-
velopments.
Weather Forecast.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 3d-Forecast
till P. NJ. Thursday For Northern Cali
fornia-Fair weather, except local rains at
San Francisco, Keller, Sacramento and Car
son City.
An Earthquake at Gilroy.
GILRoY, September 3d.-A short, sharp
shock of earthquake was experienced here
at 2.20 this afternoon, lasting not over two
seconds.
Death of a Los Angeles Pioneer.
Los ANGELES, September 3d.-Henry
Hammel one of the wealthiest pioneers of
this section, died here to-day, aged 60 years.