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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
SEEK TO INDEMNIFY
AFRICA GOVERNMENT
Bill to Be Introduced at Cape
Town Justifying De-
pOrtations.
LABOR MEMBERS ANGRY
Their Leader Tries to Get Ad-
Observation-Disclosures >
Likely to Pass.
LABOR MEMBERS ANGRY
Special cable Dispatches 10 tn StS

SPECIAL Cdbfe Despdfches 10 I'M StN.
CAPE TowN. Jan. 30.-viscount Glad
stone. Governor General OF the Union Of
South Africa. opened Parliament to-day
with great ceremony. The Labor members
did not attend during the delivery Of the
speech. taking this way Of showing their
feelings against the deportation OF the
leaders Of the recent strike.
Niscount Gladstone briefly reviewed the
recent unrest which eliminated in the
proclama ion OF martial law. He declared
that the feelings aroused at the time must
he allowed to subside before the problems
which were presented could be calmly re-
viewed and wisely treated. Parliament
would therefore be asked. he said, to
consider only the most pressing legisla-
tive matters.
The speech is Interpreted to mean that
the Government will make the session a.
short az possible. but IL Is evident that Il
will have TO reckon with the Laborites and
Her;zogites. who. among other things.
intend TO exploit some OF its plumbers in
connection with the administration Of
martial law.
The subsequent proceedings in the
Chamber were brief but lively. Gen. Jan
SHUTS. Minister Of Defence. announced
that he would introduce on Monday a bill
withdrawing martial law and indemnify
ing the Government against all its acts
under martial law. He declared that II
certain deported persons return TO South
Africa they are liable to be sent away
again as prohibited immigraits
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
COUNTESS swINDLERs VICTIM.
Loses 10000 In "AidinR N Church"
May Lose 100000 More.

SPec'd '"D7t DrsDd1cH To TIE SIN-
PARIS. Jan. 30.-The Countess de
Lasteyr!e has fallen victim 10 three
pseudo bankers to the extent of $40, 900
and may lose 10000 more. She was
anxious to lend pecuniary aid toward
building a church in the parish Of Athls
Val and gave promissory notes for the
amounts mentioned. The notes for the
$4,000 have been paid and it is discov-
cred that no such church il contem-
plated and that the Countess has been
the victim OF swindlers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
POISONED IN RAILWAY DINER.
Supposed HAMBURG. 4 me rican Of
Acial and Others Seriously III.

Special Gable Despatch 10 TUE STU.
LONDON, Jan. 31.-A Rome despatch TO
the Daily Mai says Cavalier Passalacque
"director- general of the Hamburg Ameri-
can Steamship Company. and five others
were poisoned by something they ate in
the restaurant car OF the Genoa Milan ex-
press.
Four Of the party. including passa.
LEAGUE. are dangerously i'll. II is beloved
there was poison in salt which the men
used.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
A GIFT FOR TRINITY CHURCH.
Piece Of stone From Bow Church,
London, to He Set Over.
Special Gable Despatch 10 I

LONDON, Jan. 30.-At meeting OF the
vestry Of Bow Church. Cheapside, over
which Canon Masterman presided, it was
decided to grant the request Of the rector
Of Trinity Church. New York for piece
Of stone from Bow Church as permanent
link between the two churches. This link
has been maintained In various ways since
william III. granted the charter to Trim
ity In 1890.
The stone will be taken from the crypt
Of Bow Church. A Roman tile from the
remains OF Roman church in London
will be sent along with the stone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
Scandinavian Companies to Co.!
operate With Them in
the Rate War.
TALK or A FIGHTING FUND
Direct Service From Continent
to America May Result.
II Is Believed.


LIVERPOOL. Jan. 30.--The Atlantic
steamship conference held meeting here
to-day and decided among other things
that the British and Scandinavian lines
should cooperate closely In regard to
rates. Mr.. Booth OF the Cunard company
presided. and the following lines were
represented: Anchor. American. Atlantic
Transport. Canadian Pacific. Canadian
Northern. Cunard. Donaldson. Dominion.
White Star. scandinavian and Norwegian.
The meeting was "A private one. but a
short official announcement was made at
it's close to the effect that the lines had
Unanimously decided to continue to act
in conference and had created an or
ganization to take any required measures
to protect their interests
The delegates who participated in the
meeting refused to talk and nothing re-
liable can be learned in regard to the pro-
there was general agreement not to
initiate any further reduction OF rates. but
II the Continental lines continue their
cutting the members OF the conference
will meet these cuts.
II is also reported unofficially that the
lines In the conference vi,, extepd THAR
agency business Ia the Continent and ap-
parently will cooperate there with the
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vii, 10 adj IN n re,I,zat,o, az tho schsm.
which has so often been talked about 3.
namely. that British lines should start a
! direct service from the continent to
| America.
The feeling in Liverpool against the
| MISREPRESENTATION steamship Company
| is very Keen This company Is accused or
| constantly creating 'rouoie ana IL Is as
se''eo ''a' "ere'oio'e .he nr''isn "hes
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
COMMITS SUICIDE FROM LINER.

Special Gable Despatch TO The SuS,

SOUTHAMPTON. Jan. 30-The captain
of the American liner st. Louis, which
arrived here to-day from New York. re-
ports that during the voyage an Italian
named Risterto jumped from the stern of
the vessel. He was probably crushed To
death by the propellers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
EXPLOSION IN GERMAN MINE.
Twenty-Five BOdies Recovered and
Many sim Missing.

BERLIN, Jan 30.---A number of miners
were killed by an explosion of fire damp
in the Achenbach mine near Dortmund
to-day.
Twenty-Five bodies have been recovered
and many miners are missing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
LORD R0sEBERY OPERATED ON.
British Statesman IL said 20 he DO.
ing FavOrab1y.

Special cable Despatch TO TBr SrN.
LONDON. Jan. 31.--The Daily Mda says
q serious operation was performed OH
the Earl OF Rosebery OH January ~. He
is said to be doing favorably No de-
tails are given.
The report as to Lord Eosebery S
operation Is confirmed by a bulletin which
adds that he il now suffering from i'm
somnia. which has caused anxiety and
still necessitates absolute quiet
Lord Rosebery il Sc years of age. He
has filled several OF the highest offices
In the British Government, having been
Foreign Minister in two Cabinets and
Prime Minister 1s94-s5. He married the
eldest daughter and heiress of Baron
Meyer de Rothschld In 1873. She died
in 1900 leaving two sons and two daugh'
tiers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
VIOLENT QUAKE RECORDED.
Scientists believe II Oc-
cured In Central Asia.

Special cable Desodtch TO TuE Sun.
MARsEILLEs. Jan, 30.-The seismograph
here recorded a violent earthquake shock
tonight. Scientists say that the earth
quake occurred somewhere in central Asia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31

RosToN. Mass. Jan. 80 --,ieorSe l..
McEwan and William Hayes, both Of
Milford, were crushed t" death when az
auto truck IN which they were riding
capsizcd in Midway this afternoon The
men Werc returning from Norwood
where they had delivered a load Of fur-
nture,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
TWENTY GYPSIES POISONED.
Ate Meat Intended to Catch Wolves
In Northern Spain.
Special cable Despafch to THE srS,

MADRID, Jan 30,---A despatch received
here to-day from the town Of iiscerrea.
in Lugo province, says that twenty gyp-
sizes have died in horrible agony as the
result Of eating poisoned meat which was
for wolves which infest the dis
trct
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
CHINA TO ASK NEW LOAN.
Talk Of Negotiations with Quin-
tuple Group for SI25,OOO,OOO.
Special Cable Despatch TO THE Suy

LONDON. Jan. 3l.-The Pekin corre-
spondent Of the Times forecasts immed-
ate negotiations by the Government with
the five Power group for a new loan of
$l25,O00.000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
Special today--Men's
EAs!Miisc,s!!ksNIT
Scarfs at $1.35
$3.50, So & $3.50 values

Scores Of and effective designs and the
Of combination coorings Liberal four-in.hands that
tic into big substantial knots. Great values
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
THE SOUTHSIDE
GREAT THINGS FOR
SOUTH RICHMOND

The greatest thing that could have
possibly occurred to boost the settled
country contiguous TO Richmond Oh
the south side OF the James river Was
the opinion of the court handed down
Yesterday which allows the anneSa-
tton to the city ri Richmond Wood
land Heights. Forest HiN. SWausboro
and oak Grove In commercial and
private interests on the Southside it
viii canse moro than usual interest
because Of the good 1t Will do for that
section
Just what the territory involved viii
get is this Better water faeiNtcs RS
pecially where there never has been
water furnished through pipes and
gas. sewerage. electric lights. firt. pro-
lection better streets and street clean
ing and debts paid. These things Will
be such boom to the commercial sit
iation as has never vet been heard Of
People on The Southside have been
waiting for the opportunity, and when
IL was presented TO them they promnt-
" agreed unanimously to annexation
The good If annexation VIII not be
realized in q few weeks. hut as soon
all the procedure of the matter
has been eone through and the city
is ready to begin work in improve
ments III the annexed districts, IL will
readily be noticeable.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

E.d. stranger Lewis IS not vast
ing any time these days, but IS doing
some mighty strenuous training for
bis boat az the Broad street park next
Friday night. Lewis realizes that he
Is TacEing tough mailman when
he meets Mike Donnel4y; the crack
Irish Frappler and ono that Is known
as he cleanest wrestler ever seen IN
these parts Lewis is very DESTROYS
If winning over Donnel!y as this paves
the way to matches with Americas,
RoUer and IybScko, and, by the way,
nome or these man seem anxious TO
give the "StrargleT'' match,
Various sport writer's throughout
Ehs country have commented on
IL wis work on TIE mat this season,
and some o. his past matches against
sucb men na Cyclone" Burub, Jesse
WesteRard, Fred Beel have unused
them TO look upon Lewis as one Of
the legitimate Contenders for cham
pionshp houors. Lewis has every
thing iu his favor. height science
speed and strength. He is also said
70 be a quick thinker and has master
"a Tti all the best tricks Of the game.
Against 81 man like Donne1y, Lewis
VIII be forced 10 exert himself TO
the limit For any Iu0n That can pin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

Because the son of Mr.. W. p. Flip
pen was injured to the extent of break
ing one of his legs last week on a new
continuance known as the circle
swing the swing has been removed
from the grounds.
The swing involves n steel pole with
two long pieces of rope. One child
gets on his side of the swing, and
another on the other side. Then they
run around ard set the thing in mo-
ticn If one child accidentally falls
from tho swing the one on the opno.
cite side must fall. The explanation
made by The Nirginian is for the bene-
At OF Southside mothers who have
heard their boys and girls tell Of the
Swing"
MIR Mills, who is In charge of tho
boys Fairgrounds on the Southside. has
taken every preoauticn to avoid acct
dents on the grounds, and the recent
nlishap has been a source OF consid-
cradle regret Cor him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Death of l.. j. Biankenship.

Petersburg. Va. June 2s,---Leroy
Jennings Blankenship. a well Known
ana esteemed citizen Of Ettrick. died
at his home the residence OF his
father. j +. Blankenship. at O'Clock
this morning. following an illness II
twelve months duration.
Mr I3lauhenship was forty years
Of age and had for many years been
employed as foreman for the Nir-
GINA Trunk and Bag company, Be-
sides his parents he is survived by
three brothers and two sisters, Messra
Thomas n, James Z, and John ].
Blankeuship, Mrs. NJ. f. Bridger and
Mrs L. r Nunnally. all of Ettrick.
The funeral will he conducted from
the res dence at 400 O'Clock tomor-
row afternoon and interment will be
made In Ettrick cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Death Of worthy eoiorcd Youth.

Petersburg, Va. June 2T.-Ieroy
Clifton Bolding. colored, the oldes.
child OF Rev b. J. Bolding, presiding
elder Of tho 4. NJ, Il. T. church. died
at II o'clocn last night after an illness
of several months The young man
was in his eighteenth year and was
graduate from the Franklin Normal
school and the Virginia Normal and
Industrial institute. He Was an ex-
ceptionally bright youth and gave
promise of becoming a useful man.
His death which followed so
shortly after his graduation lust a
little more than month ago is SIM
cerely regretted by both white and
colored, kho knew and We're. acquainN
ed with his estimahle character:
The funeral will be conducted frefa
the Oak Street A. NJ f. z. church at
o'clock Monday afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
no Have Meeting.

July 8 Is the date set Tor Candidate
John Hirschhere 10 speak IN South
Richmond before the club that bears
his name Mr., Hirschherg was to
speak TO the club, which is composed
Of many South Richmond voters, last
week, but owing TO the death Of Mr.
Toney the meeting was postponed. The
date above was chosen on account of 1t
being Monday, that being a day when
the voters could we'll be out, rs not
many OF the lodges meet on Monday
A large crowd Is expected to attend
and hear Mr. .Hirschberg's explanations
of the pole" and brick matters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

lead. Moran seemed tired. Johnson's
rights TO head had his face badly
damaged. and he held in the ciin ehes.
Johnson put half a dozen uppereuts to
the bruised face In the mix-ups. but
Moran held In close and though the
blows stung they did nor carry a wal
iop. They were clinched at the bell.
Johnson's round.
Round ft-Moran seemed hypno-
tiled. Jacks right hand time and
again landed with force on His dam
aged face. Moran swung to the head.
but was blocked. Johnson again put
both hands to face. and Moran hing
on. They struggled across the ring
Moran ducking. but unable to escape
the jabs and uppercuts, which came
like a storm. AT the bell Moran was
in a neutral corner. Johnson standing
Off and pecking him to pieces with
long rights Johuson's round.
Round 12-Both stalled at the
opening of the twelfth. Moran made
the first lead. landing with n straight
lab TO the face. Johnson came back
with a right hook. Both smiled as
they bumped their heads In ducking a.
clinch. Johnson hooked left to the
head again. Moran replied with
light tab to the face. and again the ne
gro smiled.
Moran seemed to be resting up and
Johnson was willing, too. None or
the blows landed in the round was
hard, and they were Kidding II. the
middle OF the ring when time was up.
Johnson had a shade of this round.
Round 13-Moran got In few good
wallops to the head and body, but
Johnson WAS all oyer him. and landed
at Will. Moran near the close of the
round landed hard on the Negroes
taw, but johnson only smiled and
sailed in after Moran. Johnson's
round.
Round 1f-JOhnson had things all
his own way for the first minute ,dnd-
ing rights te the head any time he felt
like 1t, Moran kept irving, bat the
chamtion easily blocked his efforts,
and what blows Moran landed lacked
steam behind them Johnson's round
Round i5-Moran rushed. but Jack
met him with left TO face which
stopped him They clinched, Moran
tried left for head, 1t landed high
and Jack iabbed face again. They
fiddlcd IN the center. Moran kept
trying to bore in. hut Jacks fore
arms were there, and In every chnch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Dentist Sued.

Dr. DelHnger, a dentist. who is pro-
prietor u the Or. DelHnEer Denta,
corporation, was made defendant q
suit for 81 606. which was entered in
HustineN court, part ri. yesterday by
Miss I-ela f. Kyle. Of 525 North Ninth
street Itoy Lewis, If council for Miss
Kyle, flied no declaration
II rs understood that Miss Kyle VAL
charge that she WAS made ia as the
result ~ dental work performed in
the Dell!nger parlurs, It Is attld that
che way treated by an assistant
A declaration viii soon be filed con-
tanning the detail for the claim for
damages.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
NEWS OF PETERSBURG
vtxtnra BareA- n-~A~
TRIO CHARGED WITH
THEFT OF SHOES

Petersburg, Va, June 27.--Will,
Dale and Paui Townsend. three young
Waite man and brothers, arrested ~
tAe police here on suspicion about A
week ago. Were before Police court
this morning charged with the theft
Of three pairs OF shoes. the property
Qf the A, Wright Shoe company. All
three were adjudeed guilty. and each
was sentenced 10 sixty days in the
cay jail. They claim Maryland as
their homo. but had recently worked
tn ROCKY Mount y. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Daughters tlocs Officers.

"a councillor IF Se}ect Council. naugh-
ters az Liberty. of South Richmond
Other officers elected by The council
at the meeting were: Mrs, Prudence
Albright associate councillor; Mrs
Boibrie Parkinson, outside guard
J5eD5analn Johnson, inside guard Mrs.
a. l. johnson. vice councillor; Mrs
S. a. Williamson, guide; Mrs. Maggie
Jetor associate vice-Counclllor, and
Miss Emma Turner, trustee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

In the way OF being something that
has been long needed the rest house
on Mayo's bridge is rapidly nearing
completion. Tho rest house Is to he
situated halfway over the bridge on
the island. and will be used for pedes-
TRANS TO rest and to have shelter from
the rain when on tho bridge. The
building Is built OF concrete and will
be an imposing structure. adding a
great deal to the beauty OF the bridge
Itself.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Good Government Meeting Deferred.

Petersburg, Va, June 27.--A meet.
ing held in the rooms Of the chamber
Of commerce last evening in the inter-
est OF a ''simpified form Of govern
meNt' fa!.Cu Of results owing to the
failure IF TWO members of a special
committee appointed To inquire into
what firm was best for Petersburg
10 attend. An effort viii be made 10
have full attendance of the commit
tee some time during next week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
TWO TO SERVE.
TERMS IN PRISON

Petersburg. Va. June 27,--Charles
Johnson alias Rutin, eelored, aud
Pearl Bartlett. colored woman,
both OF whom were recently convict
Cd in the Hastings court Of this city
on charges % felony and selling Coz
caine, respectively, ind sentenced 10
twelve ana eighteen months In the
STATE penitenttary, were taken 10
prison today by the assistant super
lutendent. Captain r. A Lamb, VINO
came TO Petersburg for The purpose,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

HARRY Williams. II negro, was SER
fenced TO sixty days on tho roads. IN
Police coure part III, yesterday on a
charge q stealing 81 suit Of clothes
valued at 1850 from Monday Dur
ham, another colored man,
Justice Maurice demonstrated the
fact that when witnesses were sil-
psseaa edy TO his .eas.rt ard vdss* not -
pear that they were Liable to arrest
yesterday and Russell Farmer was
sentenced to ten days In jail for that
OfYeuSA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Escapes From Road Gang.

Peter shuig, Va June 21s-B. l..
Hfannon "a former Waterman fer the
Dixie Peanut company IN this city and
who WAS recently convicted in ths
Hastings court Of the theft OF num-
her OF nags Of peanuts from his en-
ployers and sentenced Ia six months
on the county roads. escaped from the
pinwlddie road camp. No q, near
Church Road. yesterday. and his
W herea bouts are unknown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
To DETERMINE SUCCESSOR.

A meeting will be held shortly to
determine who should succeed the late
p. l.. Toney as president of the Ches-
terfleld Business Mems association. Due
to the fact that there has never been
any competition towards Mr.. Toneys
caandidcy there is no definite member
of the association announced TO take
tho position The meeting win prob
ably be held In Chesterfield court
house
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
yyoodmen Picnic.

The outing OF the Southside lodges
OF Woodmen of the World will be held
In Forest Hill park Tuesday. Plans
have been made by the picnic com
mittee OF the lodges and they cali for
big time. Brunswick stew Ia to be
one of tho features. and when that ng-
ures II ought to be some picnic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
JACK JOHNSON WINS
Continued from First rage.)

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round. Moran putting right and left
I 70 mead and johnson uppercutting
"seln az the BEN Mofan's round.
Hound Moran opened the round
With rush, swinging both hands.
Jack blocked. He came back with
leit lab, when caught Franks nose,
ana the blood spurted again. They fell
'nto q cAnch, Moran, coming out,
swinging again, nut the negro rolled
nus mead and the punch Went by.
Johnson led with the left, but Moran
ducked neatly, putting right to
stomach as they ebnched. johnson
n9oked h6ht fleht to Franks ear.
Moran c1u-ltered with another
stomach punch 4hey we're clinched
ana lh-hghtlhg at the bell. Round
even.
Moran Becomes Tired.
Hound S--Johnson, when the eighth
opened, seemed weary. and was not
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

The summer school on the Southside
is proving of great interest and
large number of pupils, who failed to
be promoted during the regular ses-
sion of the school year and who want
TO skin a grade or two. are attending
It. The school ends August !.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Jottings,

Miss Grace Paul has gone on an ex-
tended trip to Bluefeld and ether
points In West virginia. to visit Iela-
tiyes and frtonda.
Rev. John q. Scott will preach AZ
both services II MeaAa NasAnf4al
chuxoh tcAnys #; I'll s,s |9sss n