Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-15
Cremation In New York.

ICopyri0h. 1888, by the California Associated Press
New YORK, May 14th The cremation
of A B. Simonds, a well-known wealthy
business man, occurred at Fresh Pond this
morning. He had horror of the conven-
tional pomp of funerals, and stipulated that
when he died no Grape should be hung on
his door, no formal sermon preached, no
flowers be strewn over the coffin, and the
expenses of the funeral must not exceed
800. He imposed q penalty on any one
who should disobey that injunction, and
ordered that his body be cremated. These
provisions were faithfully carried out.
The Golden Rose.
New YORK, May 14th-On the occasion
of the laying of the cornerstone of the
new Catholic University in Washington on
the Oath inst, the Pope will bestow the
golden rose on Miss Mary Gwendolen Cald-
well, of Ohio City, whose gift of $500, 900
was the nucleus in the movement that re-
suited in the establishment of what pro-
misses to be great seat of learning. The
golden rose was given q few years ago to
Mrs. Ellen f. Sherman, vile of General
Sherman, for her zeal in promoting the in
terests of the Catholic Indian mission in
the West.
Guerreros Cne-Doiiar Kiss.
New YORK, May 14th.-Guerrero tells O.
funny story Of his experience with an
actress on Saturday night just before the
end of the walk. The actress leaned over
the rail and offered him So to kiss her. He
refused at first, but when she renewed the
offer he accepted, and kissed her affection
ately, and she pressed baDknote into his
hand. He made another lap, intending to
return the money, but when he reached the
spot she had disappeared. When he looked
at the bill he found it TO be only 81 bill
David VIII Stay at Home.
Copyright. 1885. ypte California ASSOCIATED PressI
NEW YORK, May 14th.-The result of the
preliminary skirmish among the delegates
to the Democratic State Convention shows
that Governor Hill will not be a delegate
to the st. Louis Convention.
The delegates at-large Will probably be
Senator Raines, Roswell P Flower, Hugh
Mclaughlin and Smith Weed, or ex-Mayor
Cooper.
The California Runner Getting Woke Up.
ICOpyig, 1888. by the California Associated Press
New YORK, May 14th.-Gus Guerrero,
who finished second in the six-day walk.
has completed arrangements to race Little
wood, the winner, 8 distance of hfty miles
on June 23d for $500 a side. Guerrero also
challenges Littlewood to a second six day
match, and the articles will probably be
signed Immediately.
CabIe-road Accident in Chicago.
Copyright 1883, by The California Associated Press
CHICAGO, May 14th.-There was q cable
car sn ash-up in the tunnel this morning.
car jumped the track in the middle of
the tunnel and another crashed upon it.
scattering the passengers and crushing
Conductor Edward Lash between the cars
and the wall. He was badly mangled and
will probably die. Other where bruised,
but not seriously hurt.
New York for Blaine.
!Corsrfg5. 1855 by The Caiiforsta Assocase Pre's.l
BUFFALO, May 18th The Republican
State Convention meets here tomorrow. 1t
is as good cs settled that the delegates will
be Plat, Depe8, Hiscock and Miller
Blaine wlil be the first choice of the Con-
vention, with Depew second.
Arrest of Minnie Parsons Abductors.
PITTsBURa, May I4th.-The father of
Minnie Rose Parsons, the young lady al
legged to have been abucted recently, to-day
began suit for damages against Ensign
Ryan, of the United States navy, and ]. II.
Mead. A process was granted for their
arrest.
New York Democrats.
cogyrg gat, 1883. By ee CalU,ia Associated Press
New YORK, May 14th-Most of the dele
gates to the Democratic Convention in this
city tomorrow have arrived They unan-
imously favor Cleveland's denomination.
The proceedings will be entirely harmoni-
Gus.
A Brutal Case of Wife Murder.
icopyi9ht. 1855. by the California Associated Iresal
ELYRIA (O.), May 14th.-James Smith is
iaj lad for hpatinU his ui fe to daatb C,,oitb
is 20 years old, and his wife was but I5
Smith assaulted his wife because she
wanted to go TO dance.
1t VIII Reduce His Surplus.
opyight. 1888. by ite California Associated Press,
Boston, May 14th.-The theatrical man.
ager, Jonn Stetson, has bought q control
ling interest in the Boston Herald. 4. NJ.
Puisifer, for twenty years the General Busi-
ness Manager, being ousted.
The servia Arrives Safely.
lcoppagh 1855. by iie California A:socta.si Pres
NEW YoRK, May 14th.-All fears regard
ing the safety of the Cunard steamer Servia
and l, ,154 passengers ended this morning
when the steamer safely arrived at this
port only few hours overdue.
Michigan Blizzard.
MARQUETTE Mich. j. May 14th.-A snow
and-sleet storm has prevailed tor the last
twenty-four hours, and snow is still falling
fast.
Capture of "A Thief.
KANSAS CRY, May 14th.-Ro5ert Turner,
alias Thurman, was arrested here to-day,
charged with having stolen Riley's pool
room box at Lexington the other day.
Large Immigration.
copyright. 1885. blythe California associated I'ress
NEW YORK, May 14th.-The number of
immigrants landed to-day is 3,413.