Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-04-10
Destructive Fire in Boston.


BosroN, April 9th.-Two freight houses
of the Boston and Lowell division of the
Boston and Maine Railroad were burned
this evening. The buildings were filled
with an almost indescribable variety
OF general merchandise, including a
large quantity of oil of vitricl, etc, and
frequent explosions served alike to intim-
idste the tiremen and cause rapid spread
of the flames. Within the structures were
about forty freight cars, many of them
loaded, and all were destroyed. A portion
of the large building was used as grain
elevator, and contained from 80 600 to 40,-
600 bushels OF grain and large quantity
of flour. The fire is still burning though
under control. 1t is impossible to estimate
the loss or insurance, but the officials affirm
the loss will aggregate $500 600. upon which
there is considerable insurance.
Interstate Commerce Commission,
CHICAGO, April 9th.-The first meeting
of the Interstate Commerce Railway Asso-
citation, since A. f. Walker was chosen its
Chairman, was held today. Nearly
all the roads in the Association were
represented. The question of fast
train between Chicago and Kansas
City was considered at length. The
matter was finally referred to a committee
of the Managers. A general discussion on
the Interstate Commerce Act followed. it
being unanimously decided to enforce its
provisions, and learn by experience
whether or not it is practicable The next
meeting will be held on the second Tues
day in July.
Increase of Railroad Rates.
NEW YORK, April 9th.-At the Trunk
Line Presidents meeting to-day at Com
missioner Fink's office a resolution was
passed recommending an increase on East
bound live stock rates, from 22l cents 10 26
cents, and reducing car rates.
A resolution was also offered recon-
mending an increase of the rates for carry
ing dressed beef, but no action was taken
and none will taken until the Western
roads, to which the resolution will be sub
mitted, are heard from.
Halstead Hotheaded.
CINCINNATI, April 9th. = The city is
crowded tonight with distinguished men
from every State in the Union to attend the
sixth quadrennial Congress of the LoyaI
Legion, which opens tomorrow.
Senator Manderson, who is a delegate.
says many of the Senators who voted
against the confirmation of Murat Halstead
were not actuated by personal feelings, but
believed Halstead to be too impetuous.
Races in the South.
New ORLEANS, April 9th.-The first race
was three-eighths of mile for 2-year-olds.
Hopeful won, Onward second, Waters on
third. Time, 0:37.
The second event was three-quarters of q
mile, selling. Stuart won, Lucy Howard
second, Los Webster third. Time, 1:l6.
The third race was one and one half
miles. Fairy Queen wen, Mildly Williams
second, Mildegarde second. Time, 3:032.
A Thin Yarn.
NEW YORK. April 9th.-A World Wash
ington special says: 1t has become mani
fest that Mr.. Blaine does not play even
second fiddle in the Administration or
chestra, and his friends as well as himself
are chafng under the snubs put upon him.
1t is believed that he will acknowledge the
freeze-out by resigning.
Possibly Without Coal.
CHICAGO. April 9th.-Captain Leary, of
the United States steamer Adams, arrived
this morning from San Francisco He left
Samoa five months ago. He expresses the
opinion that if there had been more coal
at Pago Pago more lives might have been
saved in the recent storm.
Ballot Reform in New York.
ALBANY, April 9th.-The Saxton ballot
reform bill passed the Assembly this after
noon. The Republicans almost all voted
for the bill and the Democrats against it.