Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-07-28
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
RoBlssoE's CIRCUS

RoBlssoE's CIRCUS
The frat formal announcement Of R,bin-
sons great double show is made this morning
1t is claimed to be an 'overtowering, gigantic
union Of shows, great worlds exposition,
matchisss msnageris, augmented aquarium,
marvellous museum, Egyptian caravan, and
strictly moral circus, which has 30 outgroWn
itself as to require separate and distinct
rings TO give its $50 novel spscialties and sen
sati0nsl performances" This is what " old
.Johu Robinson" him elf says. But old John
has been 6 circus manager quarter o: cen
fury, and has q reputation to lose, and hence
it is fair to conclude he knows exactly
the risk he takes should he oyeTstate the at
fractions of his show. He certainly has, &C.
corliDg to the Eastern press, circus and
menagerie of unusual proportions, and IN
usual interest There are many new fea-
lures and many veteran artists of the ring,
among them old Dan Rice, who makes ring
announcements. There are 80 male and 20
female performers, and there are two distinct
rings. The tents are lighted by electricity.
There are ostriches, girsifes, elephants cam
els, and many cage animals of rare VARIETIES
There is to be street parade st 10 a. Il. on
VIC II II u aus U.S. am performance o.
2 and P. ". on the Nth and 10Th Of August.
This immense show is transported by rail,
and for that service a train Of fifty cars is
required. Robinson claims that the expenses
of this show are nearly So 000 psr day, aud
that the census OF his establishment shows
that about 900 men, women and horses are
attached to the show. The clown OF the
circus, John Lowlow, is admitted to be
among the best in the world. Among the
-, - I II
trian; Minnie Marks john Barry, Rober.
and Crissie Stickney. and Emma Lake.
Among the athletes are the Albion Brothers,
Miss Ashton, Miss De Beck and Others. The
Leadyilie Herald says of this entire enter
tsinment - Altogether the show was enjoy
able, and everybody went sway satisfied. 1t
made spread OF canvas surprising a1y.hing
seen here. The performance wss most enjoy
able and gave everybody the value of their
investment"
BENEFICIAL SOCIETY," LECTURE Rev Fa
Their McNally last evening lectured at st.
Roses Hall to large audience on the claims,
benefits and purposes OF the Catholic Mutual
Beneficial Association. P. j. Harvey pre-
sided over the meeting. The lecturef spoke
for nearly two hours, and received the IN
divided attention of his auditors. He ex-
planned in detail the workings Of the organi-
cation. It was formed little over year
ago in San Francisco. 1t now has $40 mem
bsIs and som ethiug like 50 600 on hand. 1t
pays the beneficiary of each member on the
latter's death sum equal to the membership
measured by 81 per head. up to the amount
of s., 600 when the membership shall reach
that number. The charge for admission is
50, with 81 for medical examination. The
Aar1 e. - frs.u, RI
to s25 from 30 to 50 years. II the funds fall
short there is liability TO per capita as
sessment, but this is not anticipated for ten
years, and the premium designated hiss 10 be
paid but once, and is payable Ia iustsllments.
The lecturer read statistical statements and
presented in detail the claims Of tbs organiz3-
ton, holding it TO be enc worthy of suppJrt,
and instituted for the good of the msmbers of
the Roman C4tholic Church. when the leet
urer had presented this matter fully, be
spoke at length on the disturbed state of Ire
land, and explained the difference between
the policy OF DAvits and that OF Parnell,
giving reasons in favor of the plans Of the
former. The lecturer is a witty speaker, and
at times was eloquent.
LATE ARREsTs.-The following names ap-
pearsd on the slate at the station-house ct Il
o'clock last night Ben. Nelson and Tom
Nelson, for battery, by officer Jackson.
Della OiBrieu created great deal of disturb
ance on Fifth street, between L and NJ. last
evening. and was taken in by officer Lsavy.
John johnson, disturbing the peace in the
uppsr part of the city last evening, was taken
in by officer Ash. a drunken man was taken
IN by officer Jackson. He would not give his
name, bns had his pockets full of money.
Frank Robinson, s young tramp. was taken
In By officer Ferrall John Monohan went
to sleep on the sidewalk last evening" Ha was
taken TO the polcs station by officer Ferrall.
He, when searched of the city prison, had
nearly $50 in coin in his pockets.
A VErzR4N.-T Thomas FlshertY, who re-
sides in this city, applied few days since
for pension. He lost a portion of his left
foot at the battle of ChancelorYille. From
his discharge papers it appears that he be-
louged to Company L, of the ninth regiment
of Massachusetts, Volunteers. He was in the
following nineteen battles: Yorktown, siege
of yorktown, Hanover Courthouse, Me-
chsnicsville, James Mill. Malvera Hill,
Antietem, Fredericksburg, Charlottesville,
Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Wopping
Nights, Mine Run, Rsppahannock. Wilder
ness, Spottsylvania Court-houss, Shady Run.
Coal Harbor and North Ana. Mr.. Flaherty
is a workman in the railroad shops.
POLICE CouRr.-In the Police Court yes
terday the following cases were disposed of:
August Naduand and Martha Caren. charged
with petty larceny. were convicted and will
bs sentenced to-day. Jake Hammond,
drunk, pleaded guilty and begged for marcy.
He said he was fres Old Fellow, q Mason,
2 Pythias Knight and au Indian. The Judge
asked for the grip and password OF Good
Templar, and not getting the same Hammond
YVES taxed SO. John Foster, for disturbing
the peace, was sentenced to twenty days in
the County jail. All Sam was tried for bat
terry and discharged. Oscar Chambers, for
y similar offenss, was also discharged.
ANTI ERRIs-The Executive Committee
OF the Anti-DebFis Association met in this
city yesterday. On motion of S. D. Wood,
of Yuba county, the following resolution was
adopted That the Chairman and K. w.
Mcgowan, of Yolo, be appointed committee
to secure and furnish suitable rooms in Sac
ramento city to be used as the headquarters
of the Anti. Debris Association also that
they secure and suspend across the street q
banner designating such place, and employ
the services of a competent person as super
intendent Of said headquarters" The date
of the next meeting was fixed for Thursday,
August 17th.
CLUB FORMED A preliminary meeting
was held az the corner of Seventh and G
streets in Tolands store, last evening, TO or
gsnizs 'The United Mechanics Republican
Ward Club" John Ireland presided, and J.
H. CUppersmith was chosen Secretary.
Thirty-three names were affixed to the roll,
and au adjournment was then had until next
Monday evening, when the purpose Is to com.
plete the organization. The meeting viii be
held at the same place. and general invita-.
ton is given to all interested to be present
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT. - The seventh
game of the billiard tournament was played
last evening at the Union Hotel between
Me:srs. Robbins and johnson. Robbins
won. The following was the score Rob
bins-9. 0. o. Is, g. 2, 2, 80, Is 8, IS. 16, 0, 4.
4, 10, 3, 8. 90, 1, 80, 9S. Johnson-0. l. IL,
l, 2, 10. 10, H. 9 0, 8, .. O. 2. 6, 0, 2, T. 6. 3,
6, 0 Robbins average, is 2-11; Johnsons
average, 4 6-22. Amsdsn and johnson play
this evening.
OPEN-AIR CoNoERT.-The Hussar Band
will give one of their opan.air concerts at the
Capitol Park this evening. The following
music will BE- rendered: March, To the
Front :" waltz, "Oiivetts :" polonaise,
Julian :" aria from 6 Alta !" polka,
L" Always jolly" overture, Nectar; )"
galop, " Artistic )" "a Home Again
GRAIN BURNED.-1Iark Whitemap, who
lives about one mile beyond the Union
House, on the road to Franklin, harvested
few days since 200 acres of fine wheat
Shortly after he stacked his grain it caught
on fire and the whole was lost. No insurance.
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