The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-03-01


pointment as Naval Chaplain. but his age
disqualified him, being over 80. Alex
ander Salvlni advised the stage, and be
is to appear next week as the Recruiting
Sergeant in I'm the Ranks" His stage
qualifications are good.
John McAuliffe Out of Prison,
SAN Francisco, Feb. 2S.-John Nc
Aulitfe, brother of the pugilist Joe
McAulltte came out of San Quentin PEN
itentiary to-day, and was met upon his
arrival here by choice deeg alton of
politicians from the Mission. A little less
than four years ago McAuliffe was sem
fenced to ten years. imprisonment in San
Quentin Tor highway robbery. Joe Nc
hull1fe, since his pugilistic decline, has
become considerable of politician, and
one OF the results of his advancement in
the political arena was the acquisition of
poIltlcal influence sufficient to effect the
release OF his convict brother, who has
been pardoned by Governor Budd.
| Club for the Promotion of Business.
FRESNO, Feb. 2S.-A preliminary
meeting was held in this city tonight for
| the purpose of organizing one hundred
thousand club on the plan of the popular
promoting clubs which have recently
come into existence in other cities. Its
purpose will be to advance the business
interests OF the community, and it is ex-
pected that it will render effective service
on lines in harmony with the Chamber
of Commerce. Its initial interest will be
IN the interests of the competing railroad
Nearly hundred names were put on the
roll, ana meeting Will be held for
| permanent organization i'll day or two
Hafght-Street Grounds Doomed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-The Haight-
street ball grounds, the scene of many
exciting athletic contests, are doomed.
The Crocker estate, to which the prop
erty belongs, has decided TO cut the land
up ana sell 1t at auction for residence
| property. The tract, which is about
oUUXOOO feet, fronts on Golden Gate Park
Is worth at least S250,O00 The owners
realized that it had outlived its useful
ness as an athletic ground, now that base
ball is dead in San Francisco and there
was too much money invested to keep
the grounds open for the few football
games that are played here.
\ Gay Deceiver.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S. - Charles
Beckman, young hotel clerk from
Victoria, B. c., secured warrant this
morning for the arrest of Fred G. Hall, a
a ~
larceny. Beckman charges that Hall
won the affections Of Mrs. Beckman, his
Vile, and secured from her over 81 900 in
money, Beck kman's savings during a
period of several years, and then lied
from Victoria. Hall had made the
woman believe that he intended to elope
with ner. When she discovered that she
had been made victim of she confessed
| ali 10 her husband, who came here to
search for the deceiver.
To Increase san Francisco's Population.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-At a largely
attended meeting of San Francisco busi-
ness men this afternoon, Hall Million
Club" was organized. The object of the
organization, as expressed in a resolution
which was adopted, is ''for the purpose
of united effort in bringing about such
additions TO the resident population of
this city that it will aggregate in num-
bers half a million OF people before the
opening OF the year 1900" The esti-
mated population of the city now is
about 10000.
Electric Railways.
| SAN Francisco, Feb. 2S.-According to
a morning paper there is a probability
/ that Market street will soon be converted
into Ihoroughfare for electric railways.
! The Market Street Railway Company is
at present engaged in laying a new track
/ along the line OF the cable road. and the
/ new rails are being wired for an electric
current. The company denies that there
/ Is any intention TO run electric cars. and
| stated that the rails are being wired sim
| ply 10 complete the circuit of the Turk
| street road.
California Oranges shipped to England.
SAN BERNARDTNo, Feb. 2S.- Wells,
! Fargo & Co.'s agent has received instruc-
tlons TO duplicate the order for I20 boxes
! of oranges recently shipped to w. T..
/ Gladstone. Englaud's first citizen. and
other distinguished persouages. The first
Shipment was purchased in Highlands,
and has been pronounced fine by the re-
clpients. The second shipment will 90
forward March 10Th, when the fruit is at
its best.
Royce Granted a New Trial,
/ SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2S.-The State
/ supreme Court rendered decision this
morning, granting new trial TO c. T. h.
/ Royce, the defaulting Treasurer of the
! eterans' Home Association. who was
! convicted OF the embezzlement OF nearly
/ SIS,UU0 OF the associations funds, aud
/ sentenced TO seven years in San Quentin.
/ lie court holds that there was not suf-
hcienI evidence TO warrant conviction.
Fresno Fair Grounds sold.
! FRESNO, Feb. 2S-The Fresno Fair
Grounds. one of the finest on the coast,
have been sold under foreclosure to AL
bert Myer OF san Francisco for SIS, 500,
which Is S2,Jl5 less than the amount Of
the mortgage. Ine mortgage was held
by the Peoples Home Savings Bank OF
San Francisco.
Victim Of Buuco Men.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 2S.-Charles Car
ringion, hotel clerk from Los Angeles,
who has been in town several days seeing
the sights, is the latest victim OF the
i ounco men. Carrngton contributed SO
/ 10 tae inanlpu!ators OF shell and pes
game, and then complained TO the police.
san Diego Democrats.
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 2S.-The Denocratic
City Convention to-day nominated full
ticket. c. ). Hamilton was cbossn bv
reclamation IS candidate for Mgyor. and
4. j. Mcdowell was Tenominatei wito-
out opposition for Treasurer and Tax
Collector.
Los CerrIllos Mine Disaster.
SANTA FE N. Nj, Feb. 2S-The Ter
ritorial Legislature this afternoon appro-