GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 72, 25 November 1913, Page 6

GENERAL CABLES.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.] (Received 8.15 a.m.) Berlin, November 24. A train ran into a gang of platelayers at Karlshorst, killing se\on. London, November 21. The Admiralty has revised the regulations for the entry of training cadets to provide that if the hoys are medical-ly-rejected the parents will be allowed to appeal to the Medical Boards. Ihe parents must allow their sons £SO per annum during-their cadetship and £2O during their acting sub-lieutenancy. Cadets must bo between 13 and 14 years of age. Gibraltar, November 24. The battleship Lord Nelson narrowly escaped destruction. An overturned candle ignited some oakum, the fire spreading to the magazines, which wore Hooded and the vessel was sunk six feet before the outbreak was subdued. London, November 24. A total of £2975 has been added to the Senghenydd disaster fund as a result of the exhibition of the Connaught wedding gifts. Sydney, November 24. Bishopthorpe, near Goulburn, the residence of Bishop Barlow, was destroyed by fire. The-building was historic and contained many valuable relics. The damage is estimated at £IO,OOO. (Received 1.25 p.m.) Ottawa, November 21. > The warship H.M.S. Now Zealand has arrived at Halifax. The mayor and council officially greeted her arrival, and telegrams of congratulations were interchanged between Captain Halsey and the mayor of Vancouver over the New Zealand’s splendid voyage. (Received 1.15 p.m.) Victoria, November 21. At the inquest on Ogden, the footballer, a verdict of accidental death, due to concussion of the brain, and hemorrhage, was returned. The verdict followed the medical expert’s suggestion that the-cause of death was a jar and ’ shaking-up rather than a kick. fßeceived 1.15 p.m.) Washington, November 24. President, Wilson has issued a proclamation fixing the basis of measurement of ships for the Panama Canal. The rules define strictly the cargo capacity of vessels and follow- largely those in use for the Suez Canal. Previous tolls already fixed are not affected.