Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-24

CHICAGO April 23d.-The fifth annual
banquet of the Iroquois Club was held TO-
night, 1t being the anniversary of Stephen
A. Douglass birthday, and was o success
from Democratic standpoint. Covers for
500 were laid, and every seat was filled
when President Newberry called the assem-
blage to order. Many prominent Demo-
Gratis of national reputation were present.
the only notable absence being that of
Henry Watterson. Many letters of regret
were received and read
Liable to be a Winner.
Copyright, 1sss. by The California Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 23d-Grover Cleve-
land, the California candidate for the
Brooklyn handicap, arrived at the track of
the Brooklyn Jockey Club this morning in
charge OF Cyrus Holloway. Grover Cleve-
land is in the Brooklyn handicap at 1O5
pounds. Garrison gave it as his opinion
that the horse would be dangerous for the
Brooklyn event. There will be general
shortening of prices in all books in the
handicap.
A Ridiculous Rumor.
PITTsBURG, April 23d.-The Chonicle's
telegraphic correspondent claims to have
information of a bold scheme to control the
Republican Presidential nomination. The
plan is to stampede the Convention for
Blaine, with the expectation that if he
does refuse the nomination his declination
will not be received until after the adjourn
ment of the Convention. In this event. the
National Convention will be called upon
to name the man.
The Vatican Takes a Hand.
New YORK, April 23d.-The Catholic
NetrS has received the following cable dis
patch: " The Vatican has issued decree
condemning boycotting and the plan of
campaign. The decree distinguishes the
National movement from these revolu-
tionary measures. 1t condemns only the
latter"
The Handban Boom.
Copyright, 1883. by the California Associated Pres
New YORK, April 23d.-Phil. Casey. the
champion handball player, has deposited
forfeit of $3.50 to play Jas Mckeenan, the
champion of New South Wales, for $lO,-
600 side. Casey agrees to allow Keenan,
81 900 expenses in coming to New York to
play.
Murdered With a Brick.
Copyright. 1855, by 0e Cafor7ad 4ssocidte.. ressl
NEW York, April 23d.-" Bill Train. +"
the notorious taree- card monte man, has
been arrested. He confssses that he beat
" Red Leary with brick during game.
1t is believed to be a deliberate murder.
The cause is unknown.
Brown Signs With the New Yorks,
Copyright, 1855, by 0e California Associatecf Press;
New YORK, April 23d.-William Brown,
who arrived on Saturday from San Fran
cisco, is in fine condition. He signed with
the New Iorks to-day.
A Clubs Marble Palace,
Copyright, 1888, by Ae Cdifor7ia 4ssociaed Pressl
New YORK, April 23d.-The Manhattan
Club has purchased the celebrated A. T.
Stewart marble mansion for $500, 900. and
will make it the hanGsomest and most
commodioas clubhouse in the country.
a Bank Defaulter
AuBuR2 tN. y }, April '23d.-N. ?. B.
Wells Treasurer of the Seneca Fails Saw
ings Bank, was arrested yesterday after
noon. He is defaulter, and the amount
of his defalcation is estimated at from
$1,000 to $4,000.
Visible Grain Supply.
New YORK, April 23d.-The following is
the visible supply of grain on April DIST !:
Wheat, 3,263, 200 bushels; corn, S,ISS,OO0
bushels; oats, 1875, 900 bushels rye, 3l4,-
600 bushels; barley, 100000 bushels.
Strakosch No Better.
New YORK, April 23d.-Max Strakosch's
condition is not improved to-day.