Chicago. March 7. —Tho general mana
gers of all the lines interested in trans
continental traffic met to day to consider
the reports of the general passenger and
freight agents. The first named was
adopted without division. It embraces
the same general principles as that
agreed upon by tho western asso
ciation, abolishing all special rates,
throwing open mileage tickets to
all, and allowing the payment of commis
sions to regular ticket agents. Tho
double tariffs arranged were offered for
consideration to a committee composed
of T. J. Potter, J. C. Stubbs, L. Morrell
and J. M. Hunnaford. A dis
agreement having arisen between
the Atchinson. Topeka A Santa Fe
and Southern Pacific in the adjustment
of differential rates between El Paso and
the Missouri river the question was re
ferred for settlement to a committee
consisting of J. C. McMullen. R. R. Cable,
S. L. Kimball, W. H. Newman and J. F.
Goddard. The meeting then adjourned
until to-morrow.
Nearly all Important Legislation Failed.
Indianopolis, March 7.—Tho session of
the general assembly expired by limita
tion to-day, and both branches adjourn
ed to-night. The house at 10 o’clock and
senate half hour later. Nearly all the im
portant legislation of the session has
failed. Gov. Gray to-night states that he
will not call an extra session.
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Dynamite Works Blow Up for thu Fifth Time
One Man Killed.
