The morning news., 1889-05-18
PACKING HOUSES BURNED.
A Million Pounds Of Meats Destroyed
by the Blaze.

A Million Pounds Of Meats Destroyed
by the Blaze.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, May III. T.
Stewards big packing houses in this city
were burned yesterday. Every possible
effort was made to save the contents of the
buildings, but the fire spread so rapidly
among the meats that almost nothing was
taken out. About 100000 pounds # meat
were destroyed. The total loss will exceed
100000, most of which is covered by in
surance. The cause Of tha fire is unknown
ST. sAUvEUR's HOMELESS.
QUEBEC, May 17-Sir A. r. Caron, min
ister Of militia and defense, has placed 300
circular tents at the disposal of the mayor
Of st. Sauveur TO supply temporary shelter
to the families rendered homeless by yes
terday's fire. The new drill hall and part
of the old courthouse have been thr Jwn
open to the unfortunate people by he same
authority. The mayor of Danville sent a tel
egraph message offering aid, and help will
also be sent from Montreal. Sergt Wal
eck, who was injured by an explosion.
died last night.
Princess Louise and the Marquis Of Lorne
have telegraphed their sympathy for the
sufferers and have ordered floral tribute
to Maj. Short, who lost his life yesterday.
FLAMES AT A MILL
WILLIMANTIC, CONN, May 17.-In Stat
ford this afternoon tho wooden extension
Of the mills Of the Mineral Springs Manu-
featuring Company caught fire in the picker
room. The picker house and store house
we're destroyed and the main stone mill was
Quilted. The estimated loss is $50, 900 One
hundred employees are thrown out Of en-
ployment, The mill will be rebuilt at once.
A WAREHOUSE DESTROYED.
NORFOLK, Va, May H.-Fire tonight
destroyed the extensive dock and ware
house Of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
in this city. The origin of the fire is not
known, but it is thought TO have been from
a cigar or cigarette thr wn In the ware
house by a passenger who came
8 O'Clock this evening, aud which
was the last one to stop at the wharf. The
warehouse was closed shortly after the
steamer landed. The watchman was clean
ing out the agents Office and when he saw
the blaze it was in the center Of the build
ing. He ran for his coat and was only just
able TO get out before the whole building
was blezs. Its contents amounted
to about 100 car loads, most Of which were
hay. There was also some meat aud grain
and miscellaneous stuff. The loss will
amount 10 about $75, 1000, and is only partly
insured The freight belonged principally
to Norfolk merchants The efforts of the
hremen prevented the spread OF the flames
to the New York, Philadelphia and Nor
folk railroad wharf, which is just across
the dock.
A SUGAR FACTORY BURNED.
HAVANA, May 17--1he Teresa Central
sugar grinding factory at Manzanillo has
been burned. The loss is 100000.
TOBACCO BARN BURNED.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-THE business
portion Of Huntingburg was burned this
morning. The fire was incsndiary and
started little after midnight Sixteen
business houses and residences were burned.
The principal loss is on Rothorts tobacco
barn, which was filled 10 the roof with to-
bacco. Rothert's loss is 500, 900, with $780,
900 insurance. The entire loss is S175,000.
sAwMILL IN FLAMES
MOBILE, ALA. May 11-James Macarthur
e. Col sawmiil, on Water street near cor
ner Of Palmetto, was burned to-day; also
$4,000 feet Of lumber. Loss $1,000, with
1900 insurance.