Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-03-24
Late kilograms,
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The most disastrous fire ever expert
enced in this city occurred this even
ing in Exchange Block, on Pennsyl-
vania street. From Exchange Block
the fire extended across to Steel's
Block on the corner of Pennsylvania
and Ohio streets. Also to new block
of ten large st0rerooms and hotel above
almost ready for occupation. The
next building in the course of the
fire was Martindale's Block on the
corner of Pennsylvania and Market
streets, comprising nine stores and
number OF offices, which were entirely
destroyed. From thence the fire con-
tinued to Spaff's livery stable on
Wabash street and to smaller build
ings in the rear of Martindale's Block,
which were destroyed. At $3.50 the
fire is apparently under control, and
will probably extend no further. The
loss cannot be estimated but is
thought to be between 100000 and
100000.
Lewis Dent, brother of Mrs. Grant,
died yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.
1t is now ascertained beyond rea-
sonabde doubt that Secretary Richard
sons resignation will be finally ac-
cepted within very few days. The
name of his successor has not been
made public, but there is every reason
to believe the President has made a
choice. The contract under which
Mr.. Richardson becomes a partner in
the French banking house of John
Munroc & Co. goes into effect the last
of May.
CHICAGO, March Esd.
A Washington special says that
Mrs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Williams is
lying dangerously i'll at her residence
in this city, with nervous disease.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.
The Committee on Ways and Means
this morning held consultation on
the currency question and the proposed
change in duties ON wines. In refer
ence to the financial question it is
stated that the majority of the Com
mittee favors the four hundred million
bill, but that some members will test
the House by amendments fixing the
amount of greenbacks at 1856, 100000,
and the other at $685., 100000.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 23d.
The total loss by the fire last night
is estimated at 100000. The insur-
ance does not exceed $4,000.
CHICAGO, March 23d.
A fire at Elgin, ILL.,, this morning
destroyed three of the best blocks in
the business part of the town, with
nearly the entire contents. The loss
is not less than $l47, 900. Insurance is
not ascertained. The best part of the
town is destroyed.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, March 23d.
The Etna Cutlery Works at London
Ferry and Clark Company, New Brit
tain, Conn.,, were burned this morning.
Loss, 100000 insurance, $45O,00O.
NEW YORK, March 23d.
The First and Fourth New Jersey
Regiments with policemen and fifty
deputy sheriffs, are held in readiness
to suppress any violence by the Erie
strikers. Gov. Parker and aids are at
the City Hall in Jersey City.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 23d.
The Democratic State Convention
to-day resolved to make no nomina-
lions, and appointed Il State Central
Committee.
New YORK, March 2lst.
There has been quite an active de-
mand during the week for all descrip-
lions of wool. Though large quantities
of Fall California have been sold, no
favorable change can be noticed in
price. Holders have been rather fore
ing their supplies, even making con-
cessions to effect sales. Prime lots are
to-day quoted at 243 cents, but some
holders are asking a trifie higher.
Spring California, in consequence of
the light supply, has been quiet but
prices continue firm.
Representative of the Erie, Penn
sylvania Central and New York Cen
trail Railroad Companies refuse to ac-
cede to the demands of the strikers,
and will emplOy new men to-day.