The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 7, 1896, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1896. BROKE A WORLD'S PACING RECORD, Robert ] Has Regained His 0ld Time Winning Form. FASTEST FOURTH HEAT. Frank Agan Forces the Cham- pion to Negotiate a Mile in 2:02 3-4. ONE DAY'S WONDERFUL RACING Eleven Heats Decided That Average Faster Than Ever Before on One Day. COLUMBUS, Omro, Aug. 6.—The free- for-all pace, for which Robert J, Frank Agan and Rubinstein were entered, drew an immense crowd to the Columbus Driv- ing Park this afternoon. The weather and track were such as to lead to the expecta- tion that some record-breaking would be seen. On the whole the result was all that could be wished, though the fine ex- hibition of racing was a general one, with no particnlar bursts of speed. Inall eleven heats were shown, and the avarage speed for them all was about 2:07)4. Never be- fore were eleven heats paced -and trotted consecutively in such fast time. A world’s record was broken during the afternoon. RobertJ paced the fourth and decid ing heat of the free-for-all event for sidewheelers in 2:023{, which is the fastest fourth heat ever paced. The guarters of this heat were as follows: :3034, 1:01%4, 1:31 and 2:023. The last half of the third heat of this race was paced by Robert J in 1:0034, or at a 2:01 gait. In the first heat of the 2:16 pace, Buford caught his feet in his hobbles as he was going to the start and fell backward. The sulky was smashed and his driver (Han- son) narrowly escaped. The race was held while the horse was sent to the stable for examination and a new sulky. Horse and driver entered the race, coming in second in the first heat, which is considered re- narkable in view of the bad fall. The four heatsof the free for ail were the fastest four consecutive heats ever paced. The time of Robert J in the last heat is within a quarter second of the fastest race record. Summaries: 5 class, pacing (postponed from yester- purse £1500, Planet won, Sherman Clay second, Silver Chimes third. Best time, 2:0914. Free-for-all _pace, purse $2000, Robert J won, Frank Agan (McCarthy) second, ein (Laird) third. Best time, 2:023{. class, trotting, purse $1500, Franklin tin Slipper second, Rifle third. Best . pacing, purse $1500, Dan T won, nk Bogash second, Buford third. Best time, results: rlongs, Moloch won, John Hickey sec- oon third. Time,1:16%. mile and twenty yards, Logan won. Fasig second, Cestalia third. Time, 1:44}. mile, Our Msggie won, Blacking Brush cond, Bridgeton third. Time, 1:4434. .ven furlongs, Leader Ban won, Johnny ‘h‘Hx\'Xc second, Don Carelle, thira, Time, i : X furlongs, Gath won, Constance second, imported Percy third. Time, 1:15}%. BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y., Aug. 6.— To-day’s results: Six furlongs, Irksome won, Bergen second, Scoggan third. Time, 1:16%4." * furlongs, Brighton won, I%;e second, Chance third. Time, 1:02%. , Septour won, Aurelian second, rd. Time, 1:4334. S €, Suisun won, Salmak second, Winged Foot third. Time, 1:143£. Mile and a sixteenth, Voiley won, Defender second, Chugnut third. Time, 1:494. Six furlongs, Midias won, Dame Quickly sec- ond, Mormon third. Time, 1:15%§ NEWPORT, K., Aug. 6.—Results: One mile, Martin won, Le Banjo second, Dick Tension third. Time, 1:421¢. 8ix furlongs, Sauterne won, Cuticlene sec- ond, Judith C third. Time, 1:15. Five furlongs, Angelus won, Connie Lee sec- ond, Rosendyke third. Time, 1:03. Seven furlongs, Blanche Kinney won, Volley Fuse second, Lulu third. Time, 1:30. Four and a half furlongs, Oreusa won, Eccen- ana second, Gioja third. Time, :56. BUTTE, Moxt.,, Aug. 6.—Rain spoilea another good programme to-day, and on account of the unfavorable weather the attendance was not large. Trotiing, 2:13 ciass, three in five, purse $800—Bourbon Wilkes Jr. won, Red Cherry second, Boodle third. Best time. 2:153, Running, haif a mile (selling), purse $250— Mt. Roy won, Blue Sign seeond, Labelle third. Time. :50. Six furlongs, purse $300—May W won, Sam Lucas second, Notice third. Time, 1:1434. Half a mile (selling), purse $250—Rain Drop von, Mamie D second, Lopaz third. Time, w 14914, 1 Seven furlorgs (selling), purse $300—Tam: 7o, Miss Pollard second, Encino third. Time, 29. ON EASTERN DIAMONDS. Standing of the Clubs and Scores of the Games in the National League Yesterday. CLuss. Won.| | Per 1 g l“‘”“ | cent. | 27| 688 85 | 29 | o8 81 | 1547 40 569 39 | 551 Pittsburg. 40 550 Brooklyn. 4| 46 | a7 Philadelph! 39 | 49 | ‘443 New York 36 | 52 | l409 Washington. 44 | 51 | st Louts. 28 ‘ 50 | Louisville 21 | 64 | BOSTON, Mass., Aug. 6.—Boston won to-day in the last half of the ninth on Demontreville's error, Long’s secrifice and Bergen's single to leit. The day was damp and dark and favor. able to effective pitching. Nichols was in his best form, striking out six men. Not a hit was made off him in the last four innings. Wash- ington did not get as far as third in the game and only twice saw second. Long’s fielding was & feature, Attendance 3300. Score: Bos- tons—1, 6, 0; Washingtons—0, 4, 2. Batteries— Nichols end Bergen, McJames and McGuire, Umpire—Lynch. BALTIMORE, Mp., Aug. 6.—The New York batting order was changed to-day and Davis covered short field in glucg of Connaughton, The changes were ineffective, however, and they iost to the home tesm by the score of 9 10 6. The fielding of both teams was off color and but three of the fiiteen runs were earncd. Attendance 2558. Score: Baltimores—9, 8, 3; New York—6, 9, 6. \ Batteries—Hoffer and Clark, Sulliven and Wilson. Umpire—Sheri- dan. CINCINNATI, OnIo, Aug. 6.—Dwyer’s superb pitching was too much for Pittsburg this after- noon, and he won his thirteenth consecutive victory. With the exceguon of the fifth inning the visitors could not_hit the ball when men were on bases. The Reds bunched their hits on Hawley and three of the four runs scored were earned. Attendance 4000. Score: Cin- cinnatis—4, 10, 4; Pittsburgs—32, 8, 2. Bat- teries—Dwyer and Peitz, Hawley and Merritt. Umpire—Lally. ¢ CHICAGO, Ii., Aug. 6.—Rain stopped the game to-day in the fifth inning with tne Colts two runs ahead. The Browns hed just begun 1o hit Terry savagely and might have won out had the game been pll{led through, Attend- ance 2000, Score: Chicagos—9, 7, 1; Bt Louis—3, 6, 3. Batteries—Terry, and Kitt- redge, Donahue and McFarland. Umpire— McFarland. Geme called; rain. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Aug.6.—The grandest uphill game ever played at Eastern Park was won by the Brooklyns to-day. At one stage the visitors led by ten runs, but the heavy hitting and erratic playing lasted only one inning and Daub gave way to Harper at the close of the fifth inning. Score: Brooklyns— 11, 15, 2; Philadelphias—10, 16, 6. Batter- ies—Daub and Grim, Taylor and Clements. Umpire—Hurst. LOUISVILLE, Kv., Aug. 6.—No game. L R EMPEROR WILLIAM’S XACHT. Its Damages Prevented It Taking Part in the Cowes Races. COWES, Exa., Aug. 6.—The race for the Royal Yacht Squadron’s prize of £100, which resulted in a flasco yesterday ow- ing to the Meteor losing her topmast and vowsprit, which compelled her to with- draw, and all the other competitors being disqualified, was resailed to-day over the regular course of the squadron, that is, from Cowes westward to and around the East Lepe buoy, thence eastward to and around the Warner lightship and back to Cowes, twice around, a distance of forty- eight miles. The Meteor did not taze part in the race, she having gone to Gos- port to repair the damage she sustained yesterday. The signal for the start was given at 10 o’clock and the yachts went over the line in fine style, the Ailsa leading, followed closely by the Caress, Britannia, Corsair, Satanita and Peter Donaldson’s Isolde in the order named. A fine northerly wind was blowing at the tune and this made it areach all around the course. e The Ailsa finished at 2:14:45, the Bri- tannia at 2:24:02 and the Satanita at 2:25:29. The Ailsa won, though she al- lowed the Corsair 42 minutes. In the race for the twenty-raters the Audrey, the Saint, the Penitent, Baron von Zedwitz's Isolde, Samphire and Niagara were the competitors. They started at 10:15 o’clock. The Samphire beat the Penitent. Tbe Saint, Isolde, Audrey and Niagara gave up the race. e INTERNATIONAL [CHESS GAME. Yesterday’s Results in the Bavarian Tourn ament. NUREMBURG, Bavari, Aug. 6.—Late last night Charousek beat Walbrodt after ninety moves in a game left unfinished in the fifteenth round of the international chess-masters’ tournament, now in prog- ress in this city. To-day the players met in the sixteenth round, the pairing being as follows: Tar- rasch beat Tschigorin in a Giuoco piano after fifty moves. Carousek beat Ja- nowski in a king’s gambit declined after seventy moves. Blackburn beat ‘Walbredt in a four knights game after forty-five moves. Porges beat Teichmann in a two knights defense after thirty moves. Showaiter and Albin drew a French defense after thirty moves. Pills- bury beat Winawer in a center gambit after forty-five moves. Schiffers beat Schnl[opg in a Sicilian defense aiter forty moves. Maroczsy and Lasker drew a Giuoco piano after twenty moves. The game between Marco and Schlechter, a French defense, was adjourned. Steinitz haa a bye. Maroczsy and Marco drew a Giuoco piano from the fifteenth round after thirty-eight moves. o g DUPONT SHOOTING TOURNAMENT Slow Progress Being Made in the Indi- vidual Contests. CHICAGO, IrL., Aug. 6.—There were 116 entries when the individual contest 1n the Dupont shooting tournament opened to-day at Watson’s Park, and at the rate of progress inade the event will probably extend over three days. Ail the members of the Iowa, Indiana and Illinois team No. 2, which won the class team contest Wednee- day, are entered for the trophy, with the exception of Crosby of lllinois. They are handicapped accordingly. Gilbert of Iowa, the holder of the cup, is scratchman at thirty-two yards. Of three who had places in the squads this morning, Parmalee of Omaha, whose team took the third money yesterday, was classed with his peers in the club shoot, but he lost two of his first five birds. 8ix of vesterday’s winners took all five birds, exce pt Powers of Illinois, who stood at thirty-one yards. Gilbert at thirty- two, Grim and Marshall at thirty-one and Bingham and Bacon at thirty hit straights. There was scarcely a breeze to relieve the sultry atmosphere and the flight was generally low. At enh A4 Disqualified for Looking Back. | LINCOLN, NEsr., Aug. 6.—The State circuit bicycle racing failed to draw the crowd expected, and the time, considering the condition of the track, was slow. In- terest centered in the half-mile profes- sional race, which was won without effort by Lawson of Chicago in 1:13 1-5. Max- well of Kansas was second and Mockett of Lin coln third. The mil* handicap, professional, brought out a zood field. Mode Griffith of Lincoln, the favorite, crossed the line an easy win- ner, but was disqualified for looking back, and first place given to Sullivan, also of Lincoln. The mile novice was won by Martin of Omabha, the half-mile amateur by Sager of Denver and five-mile handicap by Gerke of York. RESOURCES OF NEBRAMKA, They Are Shown in Profusion to Admir- ing Tourists. NEBRASKA CITY, NEBR., Aug. 6.—The depots along the line of the Nebraska tourists’ route to-day looked like minia- ture State fairs, and everywhere the East- erners have been met by representative citizens, who showed them every courtesy and what could be done in the way of ag- ricultural production in the State. At Ravenna, Seward, York, Aurora, Nebraska City and Red (’)ak bands were out and ladies served refreshments. At York the Modern Woodmen of America were hold- ing a conclave, and they acted as escorts for the travelers through the city. The exhibit of home products at Seward was the most extensive seen, the phenomenal growths of this most wonderful State be- ing Aris artistically and profusely ar- ranged. The train was decorated during the day with grains, fruits and vegetables and aroused much enthusiasm en route. It was the first intention to return to Chi- cago Friday morning, but, that the train should pass through Illinois by daylight, a change was made to that effect. The party will reach Chicago Friday afternoon. IS CATHOLIC ABSTAINERS, Their Twenty-Sixth Annual Convention Held in St. Lowis. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 6.—The second day’s session of the twenty-sixth annual convention of the Catholic Towal Absti- nence Union of America opened in con- vention auditorium at 9 o’clock this morn- ing. President James M. Cleary’s address showed that the union was working in harmony with the church and with marked success. The treasurer’s report showed a good credit balance. Rev. A. P. Doyle, secretary, showed that there bhad been 120 societies organized and 5671 new members added during the year. The afternoon session was taken up with reports from commirtees. This evening a literary and musical en- 1ty;:rxlnmmedm W‘::‘ bed given in Convention all, under the direction of Professor Henry 8. La Barge. e The Moore Failure. CHICAGO, IrL., Aug. 6.—The governing committee of the Chicago Stock Exchange held a meeting this afternoon, but ad- journed subject to the call of the secretary without accomplishing anything toward the settlement of the Moore Bros’. tangle or the opening of the exchange. Moore Bros. have not yet furnished a statement of their affairs, and matters are not in shape for the forming of a pool to buy in Diamond Match and New York Biscuit stock. Just when affairs will be straight- ened out no one can yet tell, GREATEST STATE FR EER HELD Secretary Smith So Pro- claims the Coming Event. EXCELLENT ENTRY LISTS The Best Racehorses in Cali- fornia Are Scheduled to Contest. EASTERN SPORTSMEN COMING. Pavilion Exhibits So Numerous That Space Is Even Now at a Premium. SACRAMENTO, Can, Aug. 6.—The entry lists for State fair stakes that have already closed are very large, and are so encouraging to Secretary Smith that he prophesies the greatest fair held in the history of California. There will be a particularly attractive programme in the thoroaghbred depart- ment this year, and already so many owners have entered first-class animals that the State Agricultural Society has decided to give no races for aged horses at less than six furlongs. Thisis a move in the right direction and one that all true lovers of the thoroughbred will appre- ciate. As Secretary Stith says, “there is no room for the tprinters,”” and the quicker owners realize this the better it will be for the sport of kings. Galen Brown, owner of the great Liber- tine and other crack racers, will arrive at the fair grounds in about ten days, and so many others have applied for stable-room as to make it certain that fully 500 horses will be quartered at the track by Septem- ber 1. Space in the pavilion is already at a pre- mium, and as the time for the fair draws near prospective exhibitors seem to grow more numerous. Following are the racing entry lists that have so far closed : TROTTING AND PACING. 2:25 pecing purse—Billy G, Blase, Beard, Dictatus, Blue Bells, Palatine, Nellie B, Kate H, Estelle Wilkes, Beachwood, Nick o’ Time, Jim Budd, Alto Genoa, Octaroon, Lizzie E. Free-for-all three - year - old_pacing purse— Agitato, Prince Bismarck, Lady Alice, Joe Wheeler, Jennie Mc, Mally Nurse. 2:30 trotting purse—Peter Jackson, Auditor, Millie L, Billups, Joe Nolan, Leader, Goldy, Fanny C, Celia McC, Silver Ring. 2:24 tiotting purse—Addison, Alias, Niece, Laurel, Harry Winchester, Silver Bee, Guy Vernon, Leader, Hunyadi, Twilight, Lena Haw- ley, Desdemonia. 20 pacing purse—Billie G, Alika, Dictatus, Gladys W, San Luisito, Jennie Mc, Jim Budd, Joe Wheeler, Orland, Colonel Benton, Adele, Prince Bismarck, Palatine, Nellie B, Cora S, Sindwood, Betty Gentry, Bill Frasie1, Frank L. 40 trotting purse—Niece, Derby Lass, \lert, Peter Jackson, Silver Queen, Millie L, illups, Joe Nolan, Goldy, Allah, Twilight, Our Jack, Lena Hawley, Silver Ring. Occident stake, trotting—Adbell, Palita, Don Roberto, Sweet Rosie. Two-year-old division, Guaranteed stake, trotting—Lottie Lilac, Anselor, William M. Lent, Fraulein Dexter, Lynall. RUNNING STAKES. No. 1. The Misses siake,a handicap sweep- stake for three-year-old fillies; six furlongs— Sweet Briar, Heartsease, Miss .Cunningham, Cheripe, Nic Nae, La Flecha, Forsina, Casta: nette, Clara Johnson, Myrtle H, Coda, Ca- denza, Cernation, Lucille, Summertime, Treachery. No. 2. The class stake, & swee year-clds; weights ten pounds below the scale; one mile—Long Lady, Torsina, Grady, Mi- rambo, Scimitar, Con Moto, Coda, Rummel, Summertime, Caliente, Instigator. No. 3. The Vinctor staid, a sweepstake for three-year-olds and upward; stake to be nemed take for three- for winner if Vinctor’s time (1:40) be beaten; one mile—Ruinart, Wandering Xun, Wheel of Fortune, Thelma, Olive, Libertine, Vinctor, Iostallator, Instigator. No. 4. The Ladies’ stake, a selling sweepstake for three-year-olds; six furlongs—Von Dunk, Perbaps, Hearisease, Reddington, Torsian, Nie Nac, La Frecha, Torsina, Castanette, Peixotio, Cadenza, Con Moto, Lucille, Carn: tion, Summertime, Caliente, Naoupolasser, Miss Pollard. No. 5. The Capital City stake, & handicap sweepstake for three-year-olas and upward; one and an eighth miles—Ruinart, Chartreuse, Rebellion, Clara Johnson, Polaski, Articus, Wheel of Fortune, Una Colorado, Scimitar, Con Moto, Olive, Captain Skedance, Libertine, Marcel, Nebuchadnezzer, Vinctor, Installator, Instigator, Miss Pollard. No. 6. The Favorite stake, a handicap sweep- stake forthree-year-olds and upward;oneand a quarter miles—Two Cheers, Clara Johnson, Articus, Wheel of Fortune, Scimitar, Con Moto, Oiive, Marcel, Claudius, Nebuchadnez- zer, Installator, Iustigator. No.7. The Fall stuke, a handicap sweep- stake for three-year-olds and upward;oneand a half miles—Long Lady, Ernest, Articus, Wheel of Fortune, Little Bob, Scimitar, Marcel, glm}‘dllu!. Mebuchadnezzer, Installator, Miss uckley. No. 8. The California Cup race, a handi- cap for three-year-olds and upward; purse $1500, of which $1000 (in money, cup, or plate) to first horse, $300 to_second, and to third horse. Entrance $100. o and guarter miles—Wheel of Fortune, Little Bob, Mufil. Nebuchadnezzer, Claudius, Miss Buckley. No. 9. The Sunny Slope stake, a sweepstake for two-year-ola fillies. Five inrlonn—gebm. ary, Widow Jones, Celeste, Tesa Rose, Gran. dezia, Cheridah, Minta Owens, Dura, Doice, Dolore, Serena, Henrieita G. Fleur de Li Lumina, tch Rose, Catherine the Grult:' Moreno. No. 10. The California Annual stake, s sweepstake for two-year-olds; six furlongs— Florimus, Vevo, Hardtack, February, Geyser, Toa Rose, True ‘Blue, Ezekiel, Link Boy, How: ard 3, Dolore, Destra, Serena, Henrietta G, George Palmer, Frank James, Fleur de Lis, The Roman, Hohenzollern, Twinkle Twink, Mer- cutio, Saine imp. No. 11. The Autumn Handicap, for two-year- olds; one mile—Florinus, Torpedo, Geyser, Tea Rose, True Blue, Grandesia, Flamelia, Howard 8, Dura, Serena, Henrietta G, George Palmer, Frank James, Scotch Rose, Lumina, The Ro. man, Vincitor, Installatrix, Twinkle Twink, Mercutio, Saine imp. No. 12. Selling sweepstake, for maiden two-year-olds; five furlongs — Blanch G, Emelia 8, Vevo, Jessie Bartlett Davis (bay filly), Toro de ia Sierra, Argestes, Minta Owens, Ezexiel, Bezonis, P F, The Plunger, Fashion Plate, Dolente, Serens, Henrietta G, Scotch Rose, Inflammator, Nervula, Moreno. Thé following have made payments in the 1896 Nursery stakes for two-vear-olds: Fleur de Lis, Lumina, Scotch Rose, b. f. by Midlo- thian, Candelaria. Geo. Palmer, Frank James, Vincedor, Brujs, True Blue, Cheridah. Hohen. zollern, Vincior; Catherine the Great, In- :i"%xltlmx' Nebula, Link Boy, Flamelia, Love- ght. MAEYSVIDLE NOTES. Keducing the Cost of Lighting the City. Political Activity. MARYSVILLE, CaL., Ayg. 6.—The City Council has done a good thing in getting the electric lighting cheaper. Hereafter the lights will go out at 1 o'clock in the morning. 1t is estimaied that over $1000 a year will be saved by this plan. The Marysville Appeal says in regard to this: «It is pleasing to the citizens of Marys- ville to know that they have an adminis- tration which effects reforms and savings when they set out to do it and who, while considering the rights of the corporations supplying the city with commodities in a temperate manner, still refuse to be bull- dozed or cajoled from a position taken in the interest of those who pay the taxes.” There is & great deal of political talk here. Colonel Forbes is mentioned for the judicial bench and A. C.Forbes for Supervisor. Attorney Richard Belcher, who has been down to San Francisco on an important business matter, has returned. The County Clerk’s office has issued seven marriage licenses during July. g TACOMA MAYORALZTY DECISION. Angelo V. Fawertt Must Step Down for Edward 8. Orr, TACOMA, Wasm., Aug. 6.—Late this afternoon Judge Pritchard handed downa decision in the Mayoraity contestof Ed- ward S. Orr against Angelo V. Fawcett, declaring Orr elected by a majority of fif- teen. At the last spring election Fawcett was declared elected by a majority of two by the canvassing board, and assumed possession of the office. He was the can- didate of the fusion Democrats and Popu- lists. Orr will take his seat as Mayor as soon as the judgment in the case is uignad, un- less appeal proceedingsand the filing of a supersedeas bond intervenes. To head this off it is ramored that the Orr forces will make a descent on the City Hall and try to capture the city government by force. Orr was the previous Mayor and trouble was narrowly averted when Fawcett in- sisted on taking the office. Orr at first re- sisted, then yielded. It was in the trial of the contest case that it was discovered ballots from four precincts giving majorities for Orr had been stolen from the vault in the City Hall. The court ordered the other ballots recounted and accepted the figures from the returns for the missing ballots. Un- disputed ballots cn recount gave Orr 2620 and Fawcett 2590 votes, including the stolen precincts. The four dl!guked votes counted for Orr gave him 2624 and the nineteen disputed votes counted for Faw- cett gave him a total of 2609, . —_— PETALUMA'S POOR JUDGES They Make Mistakes in Placing Winners at the Fair Grounds. George Washington Won Two Heats, and Perhaps Three, and Was Awarded but One. PETALUMA, CAL, Aug.6.—The third day of the race meet saw the largest crowd of the week in aftendanceat the track. The special train from Santa Rosa brought many visitors, and when the bell called the horses for the first event the grand stand was well filled. A five-furlong dash for the runners and three trotting events were down for a decision. The petting as- sumes a more healthy aspect as the meet-~ ing progresses and neither the auction- box nor the one layer of odds had any op- portunity for recreation to-day. The 2:15 trot, with Jasper Ayers, Home- ward, Galette, George Washington and Chico as contestants, was the main feature of the card, but ‘laxity on the part of the judges - caused the race toremain unde- cided as nightfall came. When the judges announced a postponement until 1 o’cloek to-morrow George Washington, a rank outsider, Galette and the favorite, Jasper Ayres, were each credited with a heat. Obscured ocular vision on the part of the judges degrived George Washington of baving two heats to his credit, for after clearly beating Gallette out a long head in the stubbornly contested second heat, the judges gave the verdict in favor of Driver odges’ mare. There was considerable adverse comment in consequence. The officials again decided against George in the third heat. Trotting without a skip or a bobble, he was beaten a bunch of whiskers by Jasper Ayres after the latter had made one or two very advantageous skips, which many thought should have deprived him of the heat. Sympathy for the outsider perhaps had much to do with this. John Robbins’ filly, Hallelujah, took the running event and Nutwood Wilkes, ex- cellently handled by Colored Driver Cecil, put oil in the can in the 2:19 trot, the chesnut Wilkes horse placing that affair to his credit in straight heats. Nine sprinters lined upin the opening five-furlong spin. Howard, with Ames up, was made a 4 to 5 choice, but could do no better than to second Hallelujah, who was backed down from fours to 2 to 1 and won handily in 1:05. Imp. Ivy was a good third. In conformity with the trotting associa- tion rules Billie Button and Digitalis in- dulged in a match race to get a work. The first named took the opening heat in :3214 and Digitalis the nextin 2:254. Billie Button was then withdrawn. Nutwood Wilkes was a strong favorite for the 2:19 trot, bringing $10 in the pools against $7 for the entire field. Without even being extended to any great extent he reeled off three heatsin 2:161¢, 2:181f and 2:18, which lowers his former mark of 2:19%4. Mammie Griffin, driven by Jimmy Sullivan, took second money. The opening pools, sold on the 2:15 trot, saw Jasper Ayres a pronounced favorite, he selling for $15 against §5 for the field and $4 for Homeward. After a little preliminary scoring Mec- Nair sent the field away to a nice start. Homeward went in the air at the first turn, and George Washington on the pole led throughout, ssing the wire a short length before Homeward, who trotted a splendid mile after being steadied. The winner was a 10 to 1 shot in the book for the heat. There was no noticeable change in the betting, Jasper Ayres, who finished a good third, still being a hot favorite. eorge Washington,going like a piece ot machinery, took the second heat, but the judges saw it differently and placed Gal- Iem first. After Jasper Ayres had beaten Washington out in the last heat by a very narrow margin the fudges announced a postponement until Summary: o’clock to-morrow. i, S5, 0 , 83, by 1 st-Hymn of Fralse mkl-;.y’)mp'n“ an's ch. g. Howard, by ‘Tyrant May Howard (Ames) ' o W. de B. Lopez’ b. m. eration (Hennessy). Story, Gladiola, Mojal and Warrago also ran. Time, 1:02. Special maten, $150 asiae, two In three. Digitalis, b. g, by Strathway (Rogers), Billie Button, b. g. by Alexander By (Norris).... Time, 2:3314—2:2574. Trotting; 2:19 class. Purse $500. Nutwood Wilkes, ch. 8. by Guy Wilkes- Lids W, (Cecll) . e Mamie Griffin, bik. m., by Black Bj livan). Clay 8, b. 8., by Grover Clay, (Gannon Charivari, b. m., by Stariing, (Laftercy) Myrtle Thorn,’ br. m., by Grandis Siolia, b e by Geors Washiig el% D Mime, 2:16%—2:18V 16'&'"""‘"“ class (unfinisned) 3 in 5, purse Jasper Ayres b. g. by Iris (Perkins). omionward br. & by Stratway (Ciur e P achimgtan b & oy e (ich; m Chiess. 5. by Monroe Chief (Sullivany . time, 5:18-2:17v5—317, i R Won by an American. LONDON, Ex6., Aug. 6.—This was the last day of the Brighton August meeting. The race for the Preston handicap was won by Mr. Si ’s (formerly Richard Croker's) Eau Gallie (1ate Utica); Fursee- bush was second and Quill third, S Astoria Cannerymen’s Notice. ASTORIA, Or., Aug. 6.—This evening the cannerymen all posted notices that they would pay but 3 cents per pound for salmon the balance of the season, which closes August 10. The fishermen have re- fused to accept the terms offered, as the season practicaily closed this evening. The river is filled with salmon, but the &wia is poor, because it is 50 late that y all are just about ready to spawn, - P ARRANGING FOR STOCKTON'S FAIR Six Days Racing and Pa- vilion Exhibitien for Two Weeks. PROPOSED BENCH SHOW. Sharp Competition Among Pool- Sellers for the Track Privilege. MEETINGS TO RAISE FUNDS. Interesting Features for the Speed Programme and Good Purses for the Winners. STOCKTON, CAvn., Aug. 6.—The board of directors of the San Joaquin Valley Agricnltural Association met this after- noon for the purpose of arranging for the coming fair, including six days racing at the track and two weeks exhibition in the pavilion. It was decidea to hold the pro- posed bench show during fair week, and every accommodation will be given those who enter their dogs here. The local kennel club has arranged to raise a guar- antee fond, so that the association cannot lose any money by holding the bench show here, and the directors were all in favor of holding it. Some controversy arose to-day with reference to letting the privileges for sell- ing pools. Heretofore Killip & Co. have been the successful bidders, but this year B. Levy, the local auctioneer, is making a strong bid for the privilege, and there is every prospect of sharp competition be- tween him and Killip & Co. Some of the directors favor the last-named firm on ac- count of their experience in pool-selling, while others favor the local man, who has had some experience in the Northwest in selling pools. It was decided this afternoon to hold the exhibit in the pavilion, as ususl, in spite of the loss entailed last year, and it was decided to pay the premiums offered this year in spite of everything, even if the interest on the debt of the Agricultural Association has to go unpaid. There will be a meeting of the life mem- bers of the association some time this month in order to get them to assistin providing for the pavilion display. The programme at the track is an as- sured success. Already a number of en- tries have been received for the events, which closed on Augustl. No entries were received for the district trot, and so the time for entering was continued until September 1. It was decided to add to the speed programme by incorporating a two- mile race for butchers’ horses which have not a record inside of 2:35. A good purse will be given to the winner, the second horse only to save entrance money. Secretary Doan will be sent to Sacra- mento during the State Fair to secure those exhibits that are at S8acramento for ihe display here. bl e BUSY NATIVE BSONS. Working Like Beavers for the Admission Day Carnival. STOCKTON, CaL., Aug. 6.—The decora- tion committee of the Native Sons are up to their eyes in business just now. Be- tween the San Francisco decorators and the local men who want the contract to furnish all the flags, bunting, lanterns and the paraphernalia to be used in beautify- ing the Courthouse, the pavilion and the streets during the Admission day cele- bration they do not know ‘‘whether they are afoot or on horseback.” It is very probable that the contract for decorating the Courthouse will be given to outsiders. - The excuse made by the chairman of the committee this forenoon for not pntronizinihom- people was.that he could do much better, as to price, with those who aiready had on hand a supply of bunting, flags and lanterns, which, he declared, none of the local men had. One firm proposes to place standards about the Courthouse square and have strins of lanterns rur up to the top of the building and some to the very top of the Courthouse dome. Besides these, long strings of Japanese lanterns are to be strung along the principal thoroughfares of the city. Many thousands of lamps will be required, and the firm that makes the roposal offers to keep them in repair and it during the evenings on which the cele- bration is to be held. They ask for some sort of police power 1n order that they may arrest any who attempt to destroy the lanterns. To-night the Native Sons’ committee met to discuss the plans for the three days’ celebration here. There will probably be another moonlight picnic at the grove some night during the month to raise money for the water carnival fund. T Egels STOCKTON'S ODD VISITOR, Mrs. Childs, a Colored Evangelist, Drops Into the Slough City. STOCKTON, CaL., Aug. 6.—An eccentric character dropped, or rather walked, into Stockton last Monday. She is Mrs. Childs, a colored evangelist, and she has, during the last four years, traveled all over the United States afoot. Sne believes that she is doing the Lord’s work. Fatigued and footweary, she arrived in Stockton and went to the home of another colored lady, Mrs. Davis, on Anderson street, between San Joaquin and Hunter streets, where she remained until this morning, when, bright and early, she started out, hsaded for Los Angeles. The traveler is close to 70 years old and she never wears a hat. The front part of her head is bald, but she has a good bunch of hair on the back part. She carried a bundle on the top of her head, balancing it apparently without any trouble, an accomplishment which she acquired years ago when she was a slave. She also carried a basket containing food enough to satisfy her frugal appetite-until she reaches a hamlet or city, when she will replenish it with whatever donations people may choose to give her. > e ——. Cyclers Fitl Stockton Streets. STOCKTON, CarL., Aug. 6.—The streets are filled with cyclers to-night, as the Ter- minal City Wheelmen are out in force to let people know about the watermelon run that is to take place here next Sunday. Already the committee in charge of the affair has assurances that tnere will be over 1000 wheelmen from all parts of the State in line on Sunday morning. The Stockton Road Club and the bicycle an- nex of the Athletic Association assist the Terminal Citys in their run on Sun- day and the Capital City Wheelmen are coming down from Sacramento to take part in the affair. The parade to-night = QI was some blocks long, the wheelm blowing horns and ringing bells as they thorou went through the cipal ghfares wmmdu-t-hdr-wp:gmdm ran. s NEW TO-DAY—CLOTHING. . < Two Stunnin Offers! TV 0 We have taken a notion into our head to turn loose 1000 Suits Friday and Saturday. We have taken some of the very cleverest of Faney Cheviots, Blue and Black Cheviots and, some very neat mixtures, made in the single-breasted sack style, double-breasted sack and cutaways. The Sarments are cleverly tailored, but it’s just a notion we have taken to see how many people we can det in our big swit room on Friday and Saturday. It’s unusual to sell good clothes at any such price as we’re going to quote, and we have selected these two days, Friday and Saturday, to let yow have these Suits at $5.50. Offer No. 1 Consists of 1000 Swits, all new Fall styles, not hold-overs from last season, but sparkling with newness and freshness. You have heard us quote ri- diculously low prices before, but never such low figures as we are quoting to-day for brand new styles, brand new goods, goods that haven't been on owr counters ten days; just for these two * days, Friday and Saturday, and not after at $5.50. You good dressers will -evi- denitly appreciate what we're doing when you take into con- sideration the high character of goods we handle. Offer No. 2. A glorious selection of Men's Trousers in neat hairline stripes, also some very clever Blwe and Black Worsted Trous- ers in meat stripes; goods that are perfectly tailored, form fit- ting Trousers; worth double what we are going to quote for ’em, but we've taken a notion to let fly 1500 pairs of Men's Trousers for Friday and Satur- day, all new Fall styles, and Just for Friday and Saturday, $1.50. Lefesfrsirsireiasiasiacionioniestentesfrcjasircontonieniecirefrefrcfociecte sesfrsiadefrels Every department to-day has put its best foot foremost to make this Friday and Sat- urday in August memorable. The big store to-day is an interesting study. =3 S e PR EE R PRI RAPHAEL’S INCORPORATED). ——THE FRISCO BOYS—— 1,13 and 15 Kearny Street. That Much Imitated Store.