GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 89, 6 April 1914, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

SOUTHERN CROSS DEATH-ROLL.

[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.! St. John, April 4.

It is estimated that the deaths in the Newfoundland disaster numbered

The King sent a message of sym-' pathy with the bereaved relatives. The Southern Cross lias not been found.

Additional search steamers are starting.

GAOL BREAKERS SHOT.

New York, April 5. While attempting to break out of Folson prison, at Sacramento, California, convicts from the incorrigible ward engaged in a revolver battle with the warders; Three convicts were killed and two fatally wounded. Thirteen prisoners concocted the plot, and at given signals broke through the wooden doors of their cells. Two guards then opened fire, riddling the men with bullets.

THE TANGO DANCE.

New York, April 3. The Massachusetts State Legislature overwhelmingly -defeated a Bill prohibiting the tango and other “animal” dances throughout the State. The opponents of the measure killed it with ridicule.

GENERAL BOTHA LIBELLED.

Capetown, April 3. General Botha’s action for libel against Professdr Fremantle, M.L.A., has been settled. Professor Fremantle, in the House of Assembly, withdrew his statement and expressed regret. He will 'pay £IOO damages and costs. The professor charged General Botha with having tried to bribe him to desert the- Hertzog party. A FATAL TRAIN COLLISION. Capetown, April 6. The Natal mail train collided with a goods train near Heidelberg. Two children were killed and eleven passengers were seriously injured. A COLOSSAL LANDSLIDE. ss> ‘ ■ Romo, April 4. A colossal landslide at Mount Corona, near Undine, advancing on the valley, destroyed seventy mansions and seven villages, ' EXTENSION OF WIRELESS. Paris, March 4. The Chamber of Deputies voted for the installation of wireless in the Pacific colonies, including Now Caledonia. The Senate adopted a Bill passed by the Chamber for the construction of a coaling station at Papeete. HORSES FOR SAUSAGES. London, April 4. A Bill prohibiting the exportation of worn-out horses has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. Harrowing stories of cruelties and gruesome accounts of horsemcat sausages were told. Several Cbmraoners spoke of their own personal knowledge of the shameless Continental trade. THE MEAT HABIT. (By Electric Telegraph—Mjpyeight] Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, April 4. The increased prosperity in most countries and the new modes of civilisation, are making mankind more carnivorous, and the luxury of meat food is not relinquished when once acquired. Higher prices will cause discontent in the industrial classes. It is hoped that the situation will be cased by improvements in agriculture and stock-raising, both at Home and abroad. i ENORMOUS DIAMOND DEAL. The Breitmeyer Company, of London, has purchased from the German South-West African Company uncut ■ diamonds amounting to half a million carats, worth a million sterling. W. WERTHEIM, LIMITED. The Chronicle’s Berlin correspondl ent says the great emporium of W. - Wertheim, Limited, has failed, with i liabilities £900,000, and assets £125,l 000. SYMPATHY FOR THE BUND. t f The Queen contributed £6O to the - fund of a National Institute for the 1 Blind. In a sympathetic letter, her Majesty, says the Government need

not vote the money. All that is necessary for every person in Great Britain to bandage his eyes for some hours to think about the blind. She predicts that the million would then be quickly subscribed. THE PUTUMAYO INCIDENT. Dr. Chappie, M.P., has drafted a Slavery, Peonage and Forced Labor Bill, to compel companies employing colored labor to furnish full information to the Foreign Office. The Bill empowers the King, by Order-in-Council, to issue orders with drastic penalties. EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATIONS. London, April 5. The Earl of Meath, in a letter, suggests that June 22 should be observed as Empire Day. (The Earl of Meath was largely responsible for the inauguration of Empire Day. June 22 is the anniversary of Ins Majesty King George’s coronation. It is also the anniversary of the birth of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, P.C., L.L.D.) Easter “trippers” should not neglect to include an overcoat in their outfit. The Melbourne as usual is tbc best place for men’s topcoats. Read those prices: Men’s heavy warm tweed coats 355, 39s 6d, 45s to 59s 6d. Men's high grade dark grey cravenotte raincoats 39s 6d. Men’s hydrotit© coats 29s (id, 355, 49s fid. Men’s double-breast ad motor coats 39s 6d 'and 455. Very superior goods. s