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The morning call., 1893-09-01
WESKE VS.. WESKE.
Fresh Orders Made in a Never-End-
ing Divorce Suit.

Fresh Orders Made in a Neyer-End-
ing Divorce Suit.
Judge Murphy decided yesterday some
fresh points in the never-ending divorce
suit Of Weske vs.. Weske.
The questions involved in this portion
of the proceedings were regarding certain
moneys which the defendant, Elouise
Weske. wanted from her husband during
the tendency of the suit, She had been
awarded $500 a month alim0ny, but she
was not satisfied with that. as she MAIN
tained that Weske, who is the head of the
American Biscuit Company and reputed
TO have an income of $1,000 month, could
easily pay her more. In addition, the
wife claimed other moneys for expenses,
etc.
Judge Murphy decided yesterday as fol-
lows:
The plaintiff is ordered to pay defend
ant $500 to enable her to prepare for
trial; also plaintiff is ordered TO pay de-
fendant S203 80 to pay taxes and street
assessments, and S24 insurance. The mo-
tion TO increase the alimony is denied.
The motion to enlarge this Injunction is
denied. The motion OF defendant to COM
pei plaintiff to furnish security for the
payment of allowances is denied. The
application of plaintiff to have receiver
appointed ad interim is denied. The mo-
tion OF plaintiff to reduce the alimony is
denied.
Meanwhile. the suit itself looks like
never coming TO 4 definite conclusion.
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WORN IN THE WAR.
Recovery of Dog Collar With a
Romantic History.

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 31.-Mrs. Sawin of
Boston, widow of the late Dr. w. j. Sawin,
surgeon of the Second Vermont Regiment,
who died several years ago while being
Installed as Grand Master Mason of the
State of Massachusetts, has recently come
iato possession of silver collar worn by
the mastiff dog which followed her hus-
band 10 the war. The collar was given by
the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment, where
her husband first enlisted. as the dog was
a great favOrite. just before the battle of
Savage Station, in 1862 the doctor took
the collar off the dog and put it in trunk.
The doctor was taken prisoner and con-
fined at Libby. His baggage was confis-
Gated and the collar disappeared. The
dog survived and went back to the home
of his master. The collar had not been
heard of for over thirty years. Recently
Mrs. Sawin. who is visiting here, was no.
tilted by friends in Boston that man in
Richmond. Va. had written to the Boston
papers inquiriDg for DR.. Sawin or men,
berS Of his family, as the long-lost collar
had been found. Negotiations were
opened and recently the collar was sent
to Mrs. Sawin here. after being lost for
thirty years. 1t is inscribed 'Ino, prop
erty of DR.. w. j. Sawiu of 10th Mass. VOL
unteers; ever faithful" The survivors
OF the regiment will remember the circum-
stance.
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RAN A DEAD HEAT.
Neither Domino Nor DobbinS
Could Gain an Inch.
Both Were Tagged at the Close and
keene Declined to Run
1t Over.

SHEEPSHEAD, Aug. 31.-A crowd almost
equailng that Of Suburban and handicap days
gathered at the track to-day, drawn principally
by the announcement OF the $4,000 match
between Domino and DobbiDs, but they we've
doomed TO disappointment, so far a a decisive
ending was concerned. The race was a mighty
struggle, Dobbms having slight advantage 10
the quarter, after which Domino cTept up
again. Neither could gain an advantage. and
they continued as one horse TO Ibe flnish, pass
ing under the wire in 1:12 SO, with no differ
ence between them Both horses looked tagged
after the terrific strugglr. aud when 1t was
suggested that the DEAD heat be run OFT keene
declined, aud the contest was declared no race.
FuIurlIy course, Harrington won, Long
shanks second. Domingo third. Tine,
l :l2 2-5.
Reaper stakes, one mile and three-sixteenths
Sir Francis won, Orchis second, Sir Walter
third. Time, 2:O2.
Sapphire stakes, five and half turlongs,
Longda e won. Weinberg second, Economist
third. Time, l :0S 45.
Twin City handicdp, one mile and a quarter,
GaHndo won. Ramapo second, CandelabIa
third. Time, 200.
Match for $4,000 side. club to add S25oo.
Futurity course. The race was dead heat
between Domino and Dobbins. Time,
1:12 80.
FuIurity course, Shadow won, Arab second.
Adde tGlrd. Time, l:11 1-5.
Seven furOngs on Tue turf, Integrity won.
Sarah Raney second. Centella thiId. Time,
1923.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31.--The track was fair.
our aud half 1urengs. Baugum won, Rab-
Bit second Piccalilli third. Time. :5512.
-Four IurlOngs, The Surgeon won, Jennie June
second. Benlta third. lime, :5S12.
Midland handicap SIX iurlOngs, Ed Garland
won, Service second, Tom Finley third. Time,
1:l5.
Seven and a half furlongs. RoquefOrt and
Sui Ross ran dead heal, Gaugl Third. Time.
1:37A- Sull Ross won The runon by neck.
Time. :37.
seven aud haif iurlongs Long Ten won,
BarbaTIa second, Tenor third. Time :3S "a
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him the death warrant At 10:30 o'clock
he will go and tell him to prepare for the
march 10 the galows and at 10 40 he will
strap his hands. He firmly expects a stub
born fight either in the cell or on the trap
door, because Lee is cunning fellow, with
the instinct of murder firmly implanted in
his heart. The fight with Lucas and the
resistance last night confirms Harrison's
fear of a sanguinary scene at the last mo-
ment.
Lee has declined spiritual solace, though
he talks freely with all who are permitted
to enter his cell. Father McQuaId asked
him if he felt sorry and he responded in
the negative. Rev. Mr.. Fisher of the Meth
odist church and Mr.. Clifford, a Presbyte-
rian, have called frequen tly on him, but he
declines their services
Lees first murder was committed in San
Francisco. In company with party of
highbinders he got drunk. and shot and
killed Lee Tong. He was arrested, con-
victed and sent to Folsom prison for life.
but was pardoaed out bv the late Governor
Waterman. Another time Lee tried to
kill young man who threatened to whip
him for an insult While in Folsom prison
ne murderOusly assaulted a fellow-cook
with knife, and the officers here say they
know half dozen men who will swear he
drew pistol upon them. "He is a Chi
nese tough" they say. land was as devil
ish high binder as ever lived in Cum Cook
alley. He levied tribute all around, but
finally came to the end of his string"
Tonight and up to IL o'clock tomorrow
William Lascelles, John Lucas, John Foran
and a. Carrigan will alternate as death
watches, leaving two men in the cell all
the time
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DONE BY DIABLO.
The FOur-Year=Old Record
Lowered.
GREAT PACE AT WOODLAND.
Interesting Details of All the Races at
the District Fairs i'm the
Interior.

WOODLAND, Aug 31.-"The fastest mile
ever paced by four-year-old in the world
in a race" was tbe announcement from
the Judges stand to-day. after Diablo had
made his great record of 2:O9A in the sec
ond heat of the free-for-all pace. This
following the announc cement, The fastest
mile ever made on this track" which sig
nalized the first heat of the great race
when the time 2:12H was hung up. set the
immense crowd wild with excitement, and
cheering broke from all parts of the grand
stand at the famous PAGERS great achieve
mell.
This was great day for sport, and SEN
sati0nal finishes marked the close of near
ly every heat. The character of the races
drew an immense crowd to the grounds,
and the grand stand was filled to its ut
most capacity, while 500 carriages were
grouped within the inclosnre by ;he
judges stand. Many of the business
houses closed during the afternoon to al
low their employees chance to witness
the sport. and the consequence was the
biggest attendance of the week.
The morning attractions were ladies'
tournament and a balloon ascension. In
the former there were but two contest
ants. Miss Deaner of Woodland and Miss
Griffin of Winters. The judges reserved
their decision.
The last race, final trOt for the 2:20
class. was won by Lucy 3 in three straight
heats. Lizzie F second, Dick Richmond
third. Time, 2:20-2:19k-2:11A.
The first event of the afternoon was a
special handicap run of five and a half
turlongs. The starters were The Lark,
Montalvo and Last Chance. Last Chance
won ny neck, The Lark second and
Montalvo third. Time, l :0Sh.
The second race was special handicap
run of seven furl0ngs. and had for starters
Patricia, Donna Lila, Little Tough and
Inkerman. Little Tough, Inkerman. Pa
tricia and Donna Lila was the order of the
finish, but the judges decided that the race
had not been run on the square aud de-
clared it of.
The third race was 2:35 trot, and the
entries were Wooden. Billy Button. Day.
light, Mischief, Maud Fowler and Eliza s.
Maud Fowler sold fav0rite at $40 to SIS for
the field, and So for Eliza. The first heat
was won 10y Daylight in 2:21h Daylight
was now the favorite at $40. Maud Fowler
selling for $40 and the field for S5. The
second heat was taken by Mischief aud the
third and fourth by Daylight.
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READY FOR STAMPS.
Portion of the Custom House Cellar
Fitted Up.

Contractor Alexander L. Campbell has
completed his task of fitting up portion
of the basement of the Custom-ho ouse for
the accommodation of Postmaster Backus'
supplies. and yesterday all his force of
men had removed their tools from the
newly plastered vaults.
A space about 30x50 has been put into
condition, separated from the main cellar
by q new brick wall. Iron doors have
been put in and proper fixtures TO secure
the windows. There IS an elevator also
running up to the stamp department,
1t will take about a week for the ce-
mented floor and the plastered walls TO
thoroughly dry. and stove will be kept
there with constant fire TO aid the dry
ing. After the place is fit to receive them
the supplies of the Postoffice will be speed
lily removed to it. At present these sup
plies are In everybody's way.
Assistant Postmaster Richardson ex-
poets TO see great Improvement when the
new vaults of the basement are utilized.
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SPEEDY NANCY HANKS.
Went to Lower the Track Record
and Did Ii NOhiY

FLEETWOOD, Aug. 3I.-Tne feature OF the
day al Fleetwood WAS the performance OF
Nancy Hanks, who, in the best of condition
and driven by Dobe. lowered the track record
from 2 2:o9s4 TO 2:06s4 1t was beautiful bit
OF work and the crowd went wild. The quarter
was made in :311s the half in :021a and the
three quarters IN :344. Nancy earned $4,000
by the performance.
The 2:l6 rot, Fannie Wilcox won, Clara ID
second. Bush third. Best Iime. 2:134.
2:30 trot, Alar won, Frank II second, Adah
Loo third. BeST time. 2:2114.
tree-for-all pace, purse $1,000, Flying Jib
won. Blue Sign second. Manager third. Time,
2:09-2 :07$4 -2;o9. Roy Wilkes and Vitello
also paced.
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Aug. 31.-The track
was fast.
3.yesr- olds ana under. 2:45 trot, Roseleaf
won. Agatha srcnnd. Best time. 2:21A.
2:20 pace, Webber wilkes won. Zelpha
Burns second. julia third. Best time, 2:13A
2:25 trGT, Mayby won, Hardship second, Ed
ClarkSon third. Best time, 2:I634.
The morning call., 1893-09-01

of the lungs that's called Consump-
tion-through the blood.
But even with this remedy, it
won't do to wait. 1t can't make
new lungs, but it can make diseased
ones healthy when nothing else will.
AS a blood cleanser, strength re-
storer, and flesh builder, there's
nothing like it known to medical
science. For Scrofula in all It's
forms, Bronchial, Throat and Lung
affections, Weak Lungs, Asthma,
Severe Coughs, and every disease
that can be reached through the
blood, it's the only remedy SO unfail-
ing that it can be guaranteed
IF it doesn't benefit or cure, in
every case, you have your money
back.
On these terms, it's an insult to
your intelligence to have something
else offered as being "just as good"
The morning call., 1893-09-01
BREVITlES BY WIRE.

Preside, was arrested near San Jose. He
stole seven suits of clothing from comrades
before leyanting.
Billy Mahan and Dudley Evans, arrested
at Portland for engaging in priZe-fight,
have been placed under bonds to appear
before the Grand ury.
James Kel, an engineer in the San Jose
Fire Department, fe through the floor of
an engine.hous while responding to an
alarm and broke his leg.
Thomas Athens of 1912 Clementina
street, this city. attempted suicide in Sac
ramento by taking poison because he was
out OF work and despoDdent
AT the annual meeting of the Nevada
County Miners Association the iucum-
bent officers were reelected. Reports
showed the association to be in prosper
Gus condition.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
DEMAND FOR CURRENCY.
Banks Taking Paper Money From
the Sub-TreaSury.

"There is great. demand for currency
now," remarked Assistant Treasurer John
p. Jackson at the sub-treasury yesterday
afternoon. He observed further:
For awhile there wasn't any demand
for currency. Nobody seemed TO want it,
Now they have taken almost all We have" !"
How much have you on hand now?"
was asked of him.
"AbOut S300000."
"How much has been taken out?"
"Well, / can't tell you just DOW. but IL
has been a very large amount. The banks
are taking tile most of it,"
Have you received any instructions yet
relative to resuming the issuance Of gold
certificateS?''
None yet"
Two bankers came in just before the
last question was put to MIR. jackson and
immediately began business conversa-
tion with him.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
SAW A METEOR.
1t Dazzled Residents of San Andreas
and Sonoma.

SAN ANDREAs, Aug. 31.-Lsst night at
1850 O'Clock there appeared one of the
most brilliant meteors ever seen in this
section. 1t was gaseous and exploded
short distance northwest of town, lighting
up the whole heavens as bright as day.
1t seemed to emanate from the constella-
Uion Cassiopeia and coursed in nearly
north west direction.
SoNoMA, Aug. 31.-Sonoma Valley resi-
dents were treated to an unusual sight last
night at IL o'clock, when a bright m teor
appeared in the eastern part Of the sky. 1t
resembled a fash of electric light, which
lit up the town like day. 1t appeared to
be only few hundred feet from the earth,
which frightened several who were on the
streets at the time.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
A RECORD BROKEN.
William Seaver Smasiles the Fifty
Mile BicyCie Time.

William H. Seaver. captain of the
Young Mems Christian Association Bicy-
Gle Club of Oakland, made a remarkable
run to San Jose on his wheel Wednesday
morning and lowered three coast records
for road wheeling.
Seaver had two PAGERS on the way down,
and also judge at San Jose. The time
was taken from the Lick Observatory
standard, and according to it the record
was broken.
The start was made from Twelfth street
and Broadway, Oakland. at 7 A. NJ. A. A.
Zolner kept Seaver company TO Irvington,
which was reached at s :39 O'Clock, dis
tance of twenty-seven and a half miles in
1 hour and 80 minutes. San Jose was
reached at 9 80 :06 o'clock, and the former
record was lowered by a minute.
The finish was made at the ffty-mile
post on the Gilroy road. near Hillsdale, e..
1914 :37 o'clock.
d. Z. Mawer was PAGER for the last part
or the run and saw how it ended.
The previons coast record was 3:24:14.
while Seaver's time was S:14:37.
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Suffer County winning very easily. In
the mile handicap race Rose also proved
the victor in 2:59 the track being heavy
ana slow.
PORTLAND, Or, Aug. 3l.-in the unfin-
ished trot De Soto woD, Bitter Root sec
ond, DemonstratOr third. Time. 2:26h.
Quarter OF mile (heats), Black Prince
hrsf. Roanoke second, Funny third Time.
:23A.
Three-Quarters of mile dash. Midget
hrst, Reno second, Miss Dudley third.
Time, 1:1512.
Ihree-quarters of a mile dash for two
year-olds, Premium fil,y first. Cora sec
ond, Verdi Paul third. Time. 1:17h.
Irotting. three-year-o Sidett won,
Motzook second, Richard Almont third.
Time, 100.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
PERSONAL NOTES.

Thomas E. Hughes of Fresno is at the
Grand.
F. c. Lusk. a well-kDown attorney of
Chico, is at the Palace.
w. 81. Springer. Los Angeles capitalist,
is registered at the Baldwin.
R. c. Downs. prominent mining man
of Sutter Creek. Is at the Occidental.
Nj. w. Breckenridge. a prominent rail-
road man of Arizona, is at the Grand.
q. w. Gogin. wife and child, and X. l..
Gogin of Boston, Mass, are at the Hotel
Pleasanto1.
E. G. Macfarlane OF Honolulu arrived by
the Alameda yesterday, and is registered at
the Occidental.
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The Irving Engagement.

In regard to the financial outlook of the
engagement Alfred Bouvier said last
night: "The sale of seats for the Henry
Irving performances amounted to $4,000
up to o'clock. The prospects are that
the engagement will net over $4,000 for
the two weeks. The box-office will he
oren daily from A. NJ to 10 P. NJ and on
Sunday from IL A. NJ. to p. NJ There are
plenty of seats to be had for each night.
especially for the opening night"
The morning call., 1893-09-01
STRUCK RICH DiGGiNGS.
Fine Placer Claims Discovered in
Bear Valley.

SAN BERNARDINo, Aug. 81. = John
Metcalf brings news from Bear Valley
that rich placer claims have been dscoy-
cred near the Bear Valley dam, on timber
land owned by L. j. Wilson, Deputy
County Assessor, going 90 cents 10 the
pan. Many claims have been staked out
anu number of miners are hard at work
on the new diggines. The Valley Gold
Company of Holcomb Valley is putting in
a steam shovel TO handle the dirt and is
preparing to work its claims on an exten-
siYe SCALE
The morning call., 1893-09-01
VETERAN FiREnEN.
Arrangements Completed for Their
Eastern Trip.

At an adjourned meeting of the Veteran
Firemen last evening arrangements were
completed for the proposed trip to Chicago
and other Eastern points. They will leave
this city on September 19 and 90 direct
to Salt Lake City, where stop-oyer of
two DAYS VIII be made. From Salt Lake
the party will 60 direct to Washington.
ID. C.. via Kansas City. Several days will
be spent in Washington. Baltimore, Phiia-
delphia, New York and at Niagara Falls
week will be spent in Chicago, after
which the party will return BIZ way of
Denver and Ogden. The entire trip will
The morning call., 1893-09-01
A Building Burned.

RIVERSIDE, Ang. 31-Fire destroyed a
building belonging to L. NJ. Holt in this
city this afternoon. The building, which
was worth $500. was a total loss. The
premises were occupied by i. Bracken-
bury. whose household goods were entirely
consumed. His loss. which amounted to
S100O is partly covered by $500 insurance.
The cause OF the fire is unknown. but it is
thought to have started from gasoline
stove
The morning call., 1893-09-01
Sixth of the Series,

robbery OF the series to which Santa Rosa
has been treated occurred last night. This
time Dunbar & Co., dry-goods merchants,
were the victims, though at present il is
impossible to state the amount of their
loss. Mr.. Dunbar is evidently acting under
the instructions of the police, and declines
TO give out much information.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
GOOD STICK WORK.
1t Takes Hits to Get Runs on the
Green Diamond.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 31.-The Phillies won
the most exciting game OF the season. Phila-
delphias 4. Pit sburgs g.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 31.-The Orioles won by
hard batting. Baltimores IL, Clevelands 6.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Cincinnati won by
good batting. Washiugtons ]. Cincinnati 2.
BOSTON, Aug. 3I.-fhe Colts were conn
Cages o.
BROOKLYN. Aug. 31.-Brooklyn won after a
hard fight. Brooklyns s, LOulSviles 3.
NEW YORK. Aug 31.-The Giants won two
games from the Browns by good stick work.
First game-New Yorks 6. ST. Louis 3; second
game-New Yorks 8, ST. Louis /.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
He Is an Ex-Conyict.

SUsANvILLE. Aug. 31.-C. w. Heap, ar
rested for an assault on his wife with a
knife, was examined by justice and
bound over to the Superior Court. He has
served time in San Quentin from Butte
County for illegal voting.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
To Help the Farmers.

TACOMA, Aug. 31.-A business agent of
the State Farmers Alliance has plan by
which he claims he will prevent farmers
from suffering loss by reason of the low
price of wheat. He proposes to store the
bulk OF the crop and mortgage it for about
% cents bushel. thus enabling the farm
ers TO hold 1t for better prices.
The morning call., 1893-09-01

The greatest event of the day. the free
for-al pace. was then called. The entries
were Diabo, William Wood, Eclectic and
Piunket, and there was an immediate rush
fox the poolbox. Diablo sold great
favorite al $50. with S26 for the field.
Diablo and Eclectic led on the start of the
first heat. The finish was intensely ex-
citing, Dtablo and Wood coming in under
the whip with noses even. 1t was de-
clared dead heat with Eclectic third and
Plunket fourth. The time was 2:I2A, the
fastest ever made on the Woodland
track. The second heat was a record
breaker. Diablo maintained the lead all
the way round. but was closely pressed by
Wood at the finish. The quarter was
made in 32h seconds, the half in :o3@,
the three-quarters in 1864, the mile in
2:09A. the fastest ever tIotted by a four
year-old in race. The race was now ex-
clusively between Diablo and Wood.
Diablo took both heats, Wood coming in
second.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
WARRANTS FOR CHINESE.
They Are Enforcing the Geary Law
in Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, Aug. 3L-Under the de-
cisiOn of Judge Ross yesterday, warrants
for six Cinnamon. under the registration
clause of the Geary act, were. issued by
Judge Ross this afternoon. The Cahuenga
Farmers Association dete rmined to arrest
every Chinaman in Cahuenga Valley. The
Council of Labor will swear out 200 war
rants, on the result of the trial of the six
Chinamen
The morning call., 1893-09-01
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Terrible Death of a Young Timer In
Oregon

ALBANY. Or, Aug. 31.-Word was re-
ceived this evening by l.. W. Deyoe from
Jackson County, stating that his brother,
William Deyoe, aged %. was killed this
morning by charge of dynamite in Deyoe
& Co.'s mine on Harrison Flat. A box
containing twenty-five pounds of powder
exploded as Deyoe attem pied to remove it.
His arms and head were blown off and
part of his body was blown into the tree.
LopS.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
The Fire Record.

The alarm from box 364 at 2:4O A. NJ.
yesterday was for fire in the woodshed
In the rear of 1910 Natoma street. occupied
by James Tully. The woodshed adioin.
ing was also damaged to the extent Of S5.
Cause unknown.
The morning call., 1893-09-01

occupy thirty-two DAYS. Another meeting
will be held next Monday evening tn al.
low all interested to sign the roll. The
following officers were elected last night:
j. IL. MahOney. president; John G.
Roberts, first vice. president; Joseph Mar
shall, second vice-president; j. G. Mccall.
secretary and master of transportation.
The morning call., 1893-09-01
No Thought of am Extra Session.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. Ex-Governor Mark
ham returned from the south tonight in
good health. He said he had not given any
thought to the matter of calling an extra
session and had authorized no statement
on the subject to be made.
The morning call., 1893-09-01

SAY GIRLS. If you want to fool that best fellow.
jnst ask him to give you his package OF Whites
Yucatan Gum, when he asks you to be excused 70
moment between acts. Sec?
The morning call., 1893-09-01
RECO VERED
sound health.

sound health.
For every con-
sumptiye who
hasn't delayed
It o o on G,
there's a posi-
tive cure with
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Di s C o V cry.
Just as it cures
the worst of
the many forms
of scrofula, SO
1t cures, and
just as certain
ly, the scrofu-
lous affection
The morning call., 1893-09-01

In Turkish Asia Minor. such is the con-
dltion OF the roads that the freight nf a ton
OF grain 100 miles would be over S45.