Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-05-04
LOS ANGELES. SATURDAY MORNING, MAY T. 1873.


b. Mills and lesser structures. TIL,
destruction from tn g shock of the
explosion extended much further
glass being wrecked for severa
squares and buildings shaker
throughout the city. At $3.50 the
fire was raging within the limits
The theory of the explosion is thai
it took place in gas generated in the
patent middling's purifier process
The loss of life is undou bted ~
great, but full details are lacking
in the confusion that surrounds the
scene. The first rumors placed the
dead at seventy to eighty, but this
isnot borne out BY inquiry. The
explosion took place at the hour oil
changing day for night hands, and
many of both were undoubtedly IN
the buildings.
Tho Minneapolis Disaster-second
CHICAGO, May 3.-The Tribune's
special from Minneapolis says that
the scenes during and after the ex-
plosion were terrible, and the loss
of life must have been great. Per-
haps the entire extent of the dis
aster will not be known for many
days. Governor rillsbury, who
has large interests in the va
rlous mills, was present dur.
ing most of the night.
The entire milling district was in
the greatest danger. At the time
of closing this report the loss is
figured at more than a million dol
lars. Out of ISL run of stone
In the various mills in the
city 81 have been destroyed,
or about one-half of the milling in
terest in the city rubbed out. The
force of the disaster can only be
realized when it is known that
thousands of people are dependent
on the almost exclusive business of
the city.
Later investigation confirms
the opinion that first estimates
of the loss of life were exag-
gerated. The number of dead Is
now placed at seventeen. 1t APP.
pears that most OF the daY
force had gone home and only the
small night force remained. The
loss to property is enormous, but
the confusion is too great for an in
telligent estimate. At present a
rough calculation places it at
fifteen hundred thousand. The loss
in the city by the breaking of glass,
etc, is $4,000. Five mills and a
planning mill were destroyed, be-
sides adjoining property.
Rear AamirHI Rogers Assigned 10
she Pacific.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-Rear Adj
miral G. b. p. Rogers, about July
LIST, will he assigned to the COM
mand Of the Pacific station, a con-
solidation of the North and South
Pacific stations.
Tae EngIish strikes -Cumpiicn-
lions Increasing.
LONDON, May ga committee
of the Manufacturers Association
met privately at Ashton-under-the-
Tyne, last night. 1t is stated that
they decided to give notice of re-
duction of the wages. Operatives
are highly incensed. The Parish
authorities of Burnley have refused
to relieve any persons who are suf-
fering in consequence of the strike.
Large crowds gathered in the
streets but order was maintained.
War Talk.
LONDON, May 3.-The Russians
have of late frequently violated
the Bulair lines of demarcation.
Intelligence has been received
from Athens that the insurrection
in Thessaly will probably subside.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 3.-Todle.
ben has resumed negotiations with
Admiral Horribly in regard to til Q
details of withdrawal. He has also
resumed negotiations with the
Porte for the evacuation of the
coded fortrasses, but, as yet with
out result, Safvet Pasha declaring
that the Russians have not carried
out the San Stefano treaty.
VIENNA, May 3.-The I'dgbldtt
says that in consequence of the
concentration of Russian troops
near the Transylvanian frontier, it
has become necessary for Austria
to take precautions. According to
reliable information the question
of concentrating an Austrian army
in Pennsylvania is being seriously
considered.
The Cimbria.
LONDON, May 3.-The steamer
Cimbria was chartered here by the
Russian government for one year,
to be used as transport to supply
the Russian fleet on the Pacific
Ocean. Her destination now is
Japan.
scant War News-Bank statement.
LONDON, May 3.--There is light
news regarding the progress Of ne
gotiatioDs, but the latest impress.
ions are more hopeful.
The Bank of England statement
shows the proportion of the reserve
to liabilities at an extraordinary
low figure. This is considered as
unfavorable.
British East Indinh Officer AssRsst-
mated.
CALCUTTA, May 3.-Cooper, the
British Political Agent at Bahmo,
in the Kingdom of Burmah, and
two Sepoys have been murdered by
the Sepoy guard. The assassins
have been arrested. There Is no
reason to suppose that the assassi-
nation was the result of a native
political plot.
APPLE TREES,