General Cables.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 77, 21 March 1914, Page 5

General Cables.

HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS / v ■■ FIRE AT WISCONSIN. [By Eleotbio Telegraph—Loptbight] [United Press Association.] New York, March 19.

A fire at Wisconsin swept along an entire block. The lives of guests in. the Windsor Hotel were endangered. It is believed that all were rescued. Th damage is estimated at £70,000.

150,000 YEARS OLD.

London, March 19

Anthrologists declare that the skeleton of a man found in German East Africa is of first importance, it is believed to be 150,000 years old, - but is wonderfully preserved.

A VALUABLE COLLECTION.

London, March 19

The Duke of Devonshire sold a small portion of his library, including the Kemble collection, four, folios of Shakespeare, and 23 of Caxton's. The price is not revealed, but according to American reports it was £200,000. STEAMER FOUNDERED. London, March 19.

The Swedish steamer Torhild foundered during a gale in the Channel. Ten of the crew were drowned.

LIVELY ELECTION SCENES.

Lima, March 20,

Lively scenes occurred when mobs opposing Don Legiiia for the Presidency began discharging firearms in the street. Demonstrations by gendarmes 'dispersed them. Volleys were fired in the streets. The gendarmes charged with sabres drawn

THE BRAILLE SYSTEM.

London, March 20

The Mansion House is appealing for £13,000 on behalf of the National Institute ior the Blind, for the purpose of cheapening and amplifying the Braille literature. The. King, in opeuing the Institute, strongly- supported the scheme.

MILITARY TRAINING.

London, March 20

Baron de Broke's Military Training Bill, providing for the training of the richer glasses, was rejected by 134 votes to 53:

SENTENCED TO DEATH.

Sydney, March 20.

Ellis has been sentenced to death with a recommendation to mercy on account of his youth.

(A shooting affray recently took place in the Domain. A footpad snatched a lady's bag and two men attempted to capture him. One was shot In the head and the other in the stomach. The latter, with conspicuous bravery, continued the chase and succeeded in bringing the assailant to the ground, and held him until assistance arrived. Both victims were sent to the hospital. A young man uamed Ellis was arrested). COLLISION IN THE GRAND CANAL. .Rome,, March 20. A torpedoer at high speed collided with a launch in the Grand Canal at Teuice. Fifty of the launch's passengers were drowned, chiefly women and children returning from service at St. Mark's.

DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE.

Tjmes and Sydney Sun Services St. Petersburg, March 19.

A cyclone occurred at RostovOndon, claiming 3200 victims. 1 In a fishing settlement, 400 houses were swept away.; Fears are expressed for the safety of the Astrakan fishing fleets, with their crews of 10,000 men. ■ Striking phenomena were observed. There was complete darkness, hut in places a rosy sky. Mud and rain disfigured houses, and a frost ruined orchards. There was blinding lightning, without thunder.

The peasants in the stricken area believe the disturbance to be a prelude to Judgment Day.