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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-06

IMPOSSIBLE BARRIER
How much is radium worth an
ounce?" asked the man with an
arithmetical mind.
That" replied the practical per-.
son, ''is an idle question. After you
get through imagining an ounce of
radium you haven't imagination
enough left to imagine the price,
Washington Star.
900
MISTAKE SOMEWHERE
"That fellow Smith drinks like a
fish," said Brown.
"That's queer" responded Jones,
'the told me that he never touched
water. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
900
NO INCAPABLE
Mrs. Newlywed-I want cook,
but she must be capable. ...
Head of employment agency
Modam, have several on my books
capable Of anything.-Judge.
1870
NONE so BLIND
"How is it didn't see you at the
charity meeting last night?"
ut was who passed the plate |
around"-Judge.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
R. R. BUILDING
 IS TAKEN OVER
OFFICE FIXTURES NOW BEING PLACED IN GROUND
 FLOOR ROOM.

The big office building of the AL aska Northern railroad company has been invaded by the forces of the United States and so ends all doubt as to the intentions of the engineer ing commission. A quantity of office fixtures, furniture, etc., have arrived and have now been taken to the big ground floor room of the building where they were arranged this morn ing by men under the direction of k. N. Mover of the commissions office force. With him as assistant is J. H. Roper, both of them having arrived yesterday morning with the other members of the governments forces. Mir. Fogelstrom went out the line this morning to look over the situation with a view to beginning the neces- sary repair work on trestles and bridges. The taking over of the rail road building means, of course, the refutation of the stories to the effect that the big structure was not in- cluded in the deal and, indeed, the re- futation of all the false alarms about a hitch in the arrangements.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
MORE OF WHAT RIGGS
 SAID ABOUT RAILROAD.

Statement in part of Commissioner Riggs to Seattle Times:
 "We will rush the line toward the Matanuska coal field as fast as pos sible this summer. While l do not think that we will complete the 75 miles of the road there this season, we will get as far as we can with it in order to get out coal for the use of the road and also to premit some export ing as soon as claims in the field are patented. The work at Ship creek is going ahead now and consists of the building of temporary landings and other preliminary work.
 "We are slightly handicapped for money as we have but the $5OO,OOO left from the appropriation of last year to work until June 30, when the present years appropriation of $2,- 100000 will be available. At this time the first payment for the road of S5OO,OOO will be made and the AL aska Northern will then be officially taken over by the government.
 "The road will be completed from Ship Creek to the Matanuska coal fields next year, and we hope it will he nlaced on a paying basis immedi- ately. There is no reason why 1t shouldn't. There is enough freight in coal to make it pay, and we expect to have a considerable tonnage to the Broad Pass country as soon as the line is completed farther up the Susitna. This however, is a couple of years Tn the future. All work this year will be done on small contracts. We will cut as much timber as we need from the Alaska forests.
 "My work this summer will consist principally of making the final loca- tion of the route of the road from Broad Pass to Fairbanks in order that there may be no delay when construc- ton reaches that point. Fairbanks will be the interior terminal. It was not mentioned in the official announce ment of the route because there are three feasible lines from the mouth of the Nenana."
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
GOVT. BEGINS
 ITS WORK HERE
AT i O'CLOCK A. NJ. BRIDGE EN- GINEERS START EXAMIN-
 ING WHARF.

At o'clock this mroning the Unit ed States governmnet began the act ual work preparatory to the construc- tion of the great Alaska railroad from Seward, the ocean terminal.
 At that time the bridge engineers started to examine the piles of the wharf while the tide was at its lowest The intention is to find out the real condition of the piIing. The examina- ton so far as it has proceeded is said to have shown that the piling is in fairly good condition in the main part of the dock but it is well known that piles have often been found Co be solid all the way down to within foot of the sea bottom where the toredoes aften concentrate for their work of destruction It is understood to be the intention of the commission, through Nr. Fogelstrom, to put in any piing that may be necessary as the government will need the wharf for its activities The full story of the intentions with respect to the work in and around Seward will probably not be known until the arrival of Chairman Edes.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
FIVE MEN MUST GO
 TO ARIZONA GALLONS,

PHOENIX, May Ex-Governor Hunt of this state has lost his fight of two years to save from the gallows some of the men who have been con- victed of murder. The board of Pardons has turned down the sugges- tions of Hunt completely and has or dered the hanging of five condemned prisoners to be proceeded with on May 28. Most of these five wretches have been condemned to death for nearly the full period of two years since the governor started the fight They have been saved again and again from the gallows by the eXer- tions of the governor and the other opponents of capital punishment and the sealing of their doom now adds a new horror to it.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR
 THE BODY OF VANDERBILT.
Reward Offered For Recovery Of Remains of Lost
 Millionaire.

QUEENSTOWN, May 14.-A re- ward of one thousand dollars has been offered for the recovery of the body of Alfred Vanderbilt who was drowned when the Lusitania was sunk last Friday by German submarine. Hope had been entertained up to a day or so ago that he had escaped but this hope has now been completely abandoned. A story is going the rounds to the eff feet that Vanderbilt could have saveN himself as he had a life preserver around him just before the vessel sank, but he decided to take it off and give it to a woman.
 The bodies of some of the other prominent Americans who lost their lives are also missing.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
TO KEEP
 OUT OF WAR
CABINET DECIDES ON NEUTRAL. ITY BUT PEOPLE ARE
 MUCH DISPLEASED.

ROME, May l4.-The cabinet of the Italian government has formally de- cided upon retaining it's attitude of neutrality and that Italy will not er- ter the war seems to be decided, at least for the present The signatures of all the members of the cabinet were placed last night to the policy of neutrality. The publication of the fact has caused much displeasure all over the kingdom and the advocates of war hope that when parhamen. convenes oh the twentieth of the pres ent month a majority of the deputies may be found favorable to a ieclara- ton of hostilities. Until that time no definite action is likely by l:aly as a whole but the question of var or peace will unquestionabIy be the first to be discussed when the represent atives of the people come together. It is tacitly understood that the re- cent successes of the Teutouic powers over the Russians in Galicia have materially affected the attitude of the Italian government.
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{: q: .: q: (: e * [" * * @ . * PEOPLE ON LUSITANIA * LAUGHED AT WARNING. .

A copy of the New York Times which has reached Seward shows that the captain and some of the promin- ent passengers of the Lusitania laughed at the warning given by the Germans that the vessel would be attacked. The Times interviewed the captain, Charles Frohman, Ebert Hub bard and others. The captain laugh ingly said something about "they haven't got us yet" or words to that effect Hubbard declared that if the vessel were attacked by a German submarine it would make a fine story for the PhilHstine, his own publica- tion. Frohman and others also pooh pOOhed the idea.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
GERMANS REPORT GREAT
 HAUL OF RUSSIANS.
Say That One Hundred Thousand of Cars Troops Were Taken
 In West GaliCia.

BERLIN, May 13.-It is announced here this afternoon that the number of Russians captured in the battles which have just taken place in West Galicia is one hundred thousand. After the first great victory of the Austro- German forces other battles took place when the enemy tried to stay the pursuit of our army. The later battles were also disastrous to the Muscovites. In the first battle we took thirty thousand prisoners but the increase of the number to one hundred thousand shows the success which has since attended our arms. This suc- cess still continues.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
SUICIDE LOOKS LIKE
 A MISERABLE JOKE

A mans coat was found on the wharf near the city this morning and on the ragged thing was pinned a note which read as follows:
 "After having looked for work from Seward to Ship creek and back again, and nothing to eat for several days 1 think it only pleasure to end it all in Resurrection Bay" A name and address was signed to the note but as the coat and note have all the earmarks of a stupid attempt at a joke it is better not to give the name The city marshal went to view the coat. The old thing was tattered and the pockets so empty that it is clear the "suicide" was mighty anxious to carry everything with him to his watery grave. If it is joke the jok- CT might get something to eat from the jailer.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
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 .: PRESS PRAISES THE * * NOTE TO GERMANY. ."

NEW YORK, May 14.-The press generally praises the note forwarded by this government to Berlin. The demand for an apology particularly seems to agree with the views of the newspapers. Since the sinking of the Lusitania some of the papers have gone the length of stating that the United States would be forced to a declaration of war to maintain the honor of the nation. They apparent Iy see now as a result of the note to the German government either hum iliatin backdown by that nation or the rupture of diplomatic relations be- tween that government and this.
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; < < < Z ; % ; z . < 4 " WORLD COURT ENDORSES :' * STAND OF PRESIDENT. "'

CLEVELAND, May 14.-The lead CTS of the World Court congress which is now in session here endorse the stand taken by President Wilson with respect to the sinking of the Lusitania and the loss of American lives. The expression of their opin- ions was made through the press but the congress as a whole refrained from making any comment. Indeed, some of the members of the body seem to think that those who have given expression to their views in the matter have lost their usefulness as members of any sort of peace gather ing.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
WILSON REVIEWS FLEET.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Presi- dent Wilson left Washington today for New York where he will review the fleet. The review has already been made the foundation for runors that the gathering of the warskips al the present time is not entirely un- connected with the questions wlch have arisen with Germany. At least one New York paper points out that just before the breaking out of the European war the British fleet held a big review for the king and inn mediatly sailed away to the North Sea.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
GREECE NOT TO
 ENTER THE WAR
BERLIN RECEIVES ASSURANCE OF NEUTRALITY FROM
 GOVT AT ATHENS.

BERLIN, May l4.-The German government has received assurances from the government of Greece that Greece will not enter the war under any circumstances now imaginable. This assurance has been given after a conference between representatives of the two countries. The danger that Roumania would fight has long ago passed away so that Servia has been left to her fate. The news received this morning from the various fronts indicate the continuance of the same favorable facts that have been chrOn- icled for several days.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
BARNES DENIES ALL THE
 EVIDENCE OF ROOSEVELT.
Political Boss Spends Two Hours On Stand Telling Teddy'S
 Drawbacks.

SYRACUSE, May l4.-William Barnes, jr, plaintiff in the suit for damages against Theodore Roosevelt, spent two hours on the stand today and in his direct examination made sweeping denials of almost all the as sertions made by the eX-president. His lawyers strove to bring out the suggestion that Roosevelt had worked hard to secure the aid of Barnes for himself even at the very time at which Roosevelt stated he was a crooked politician. His examination has not been concluded. The cross eXamina- tion will probably occupy a consider able length of time.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
BOTH ARMIES
 NOW PRESSING
GERMANS AT YPRES AND AL LIES ON YSER CONTINUE
 THEIR OFFENSIVE.

LONDON, May 14.-The news from the western front this morning is that the French and Belgians are pressing the offensive on the east bank of the Yser river while the Ger mans are continuing their attacks east of Ypres. The results in either case are not given but this probably means that nothing decisive has been accomplished by either side. The news from all other parts of the west ern front is negligible and apparently very little has occurred within the past day or two. The Russian reverse in Galicia is not expected to have the effect of releasing any of the Teutonic forces for service in the west as the Russians are capable of recruiting sufficient new men to keep the Ger mans and Austrians busy in the east. Some disappointment has been felt be- cause of the delay Tn the general ad- vance which had been promised for this month but the people have abso- lute confidence in Kitchener and the government generally. 1t is fully realized that the necessity for send ing an army to Turkey has had the effect of reducing the numbers of troops available for France and Bel gium.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
CONSCRIPTION
 FOR BRITAIN
LORD CHANCELLOR DECLARES ALL BRITISH MAY BE
 CALLED TO WAR.

LONDON, May I4.-The most mOmentous statement made since the declaration of war was uttered today by Lord Chancellor Haldaue when he declared openly that the cabinet is now considering whether to establish the conScription system in the Brit iSh islands and call out every man of military age to fight against the Ger mans. Austriaus and Turks. The an nouncement has fallen on the people like a bolt from the blue. It is taken to mean that the military forces under the command of Kitchener are not sufficient for the defeat of the enemy and that the empire must go to eN- tremes for the country's defense. No word has been given by Haldane as to how the proposal has been met by the cabinet. It is sure to meet tremendous opposition in the house of commons, especially from the labor party which is strong enough to make the situation serious for the support CTS of the government. The very hint that conscription may be necessary, taken with the lack of news that the long expected spring advance has commenced, has by no means tended to strengthen the belief that every thing is going we'll The people now look forward to the most serious time of the war as a great part of the pop ulation will undoubtedly oppose com pulsorv military service.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
MOTHER JONES Is WITNESS,

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Mother Jones, the most famous woman ap- bearing before the public in relation Co labor troubles, was a witness be- fore the Industrial Relations cOmmiS- sion today and related to the commiS- sion all the story of her long battles in the cause of the workiugman. Her description of some of the stirring events in which she took part was probably one of the most remarkable statements ever made to such body.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14

MILAN, May 14.-Three people were killed last night during the riots which occurred over the question of entering the war or not. Only part of the people seemed to be in favor of forcing the government to relinquish it's neutrality policy. Both sides started demonstrations which became so serious that troops were called out. In the melee several were injured in addition to the three killed.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
LANE SEES A ROSY
 FUTURE FOR ALASKA.
Telegraphs to Democratic Banqueters That Territory Will Soon
 Be Paying

SEATTLE, May 14.-Secrctary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane tele- graphed to the democratic banquet last evening that he sees a very rosy future ahead of Alaska and that he expects soon to see the northern land paying it's own way and standing in- dependently on it's own legs
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
PROPOSE INTERNATIONAL
 ARMY AND NAVY FORCES.
Peace Congress at Cleveland Believes That Would Be the Best Way
 to Enforce Justice.

CLEVELAND, May l4.-The form ation of an international army and navy for the protection of the rights of all nations was the proposal made last evening to the World Court Com mittee which has been appointed by the Court to formulate peace plans for the whole world. According to the proposal all nations would join in forming the naval and land forces and maintaining them. During the pres ent war and all others the neutral nations would act as umpires with the international army and navy to com pei nations to accept their decision.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
OFFER TO INCREASE
 CARPENTER WAGES.

CHICAGO, May 14.-That the strike in the building trades is now on the way to a settlement is made evil dent by the fact that the employers today offered to raise the wages of the striking carpenters from sixty five to sixty-seven cents an hour. The answer of the carpenters has not yet been received.
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FLEISCHMAN DIES.

NEW YORK, May 14-Otto Fleischman, the millionaire president of the Fleischman Vehicle company, died last night as a result of the wound inflicted by himself yesterday. The cause of the suicide still remains clouded in doubt but the inquest is expected to bring out some rather sen sational facts. It has been known for some time that he was Respondent but this is about all that can be said at present.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
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 a CONSTANTINOPLEIS e e NOW GETTING SCARED. ["

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 13.- The people of this city are now in a state bordering on terror which has been brought about by the arrival of
 fifteen thousand wounded soldiers and the news that two Turkish gunboats have been sunk in the Sea of Mar mora. Up to this time the city seem ed to be safe from direct attack by the Allies but matters have now assumed an entirely different complexion.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
ITALIAN MOBS
 START RIOTS
WAR PARTY RAISES CAIN BE- CAUSE OF FAILURE TO
 BEGIN FIGHTING.

ROME, May 14.-The announce ment that the cabinet had declared in favor of maintaining neutrality was followed last night by serious rioting during which the gendarmes and the mobS came into conflict and much in- jury was inflicted on property. As the crowds of people paraded the streets they shouted for war.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
PLOT TO BLOW UP JAP
 STEAMER AT TACOMA.
Canadian Detectives Declare Germans Wanted to Destroy
 Vessel

SEATTLE, May 13.-The secret service of the Canadian government reports that it has discovered a plot to blow up the Japanese steamer Kaijuhn Maru which is now loading war supplies at Tacoma for shipment to Russia via Vladivostok. The result of the statement is that a heavy guard has been placed around the yes sel and it's cargo has been carefully examined to prevent the placing of explosives in it.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
REPORT STEAMER RAMS
 A GERMAN SUBMARINE.
Good Reason to Believe That Another Terror of the Sea
 is Gone.

BLYTHE, England, May 14.-It is reported here that a British steamer rammed a German submarine in the North Sea yesterday and sent 1t to the bottom with all hands. The cap tain and crew of the steamer have no doubt that they were successful They declare that their vessel struck the hostile vessel with great force and that the German disappeared.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
MEXICANS KILL U. :.
 CITIZENS AT TOBALI,
American Warships Ordered to Pro- ceed to Scene to Protect
 Those Remaining.

LOS ANGELES, May 14.-An American warship has been ordered to proceed at once to Tobah bay, Mexico, where the Yamam Indians have attacked an American colony and killed three of its members. From the intelligence received it is thought that the danger of further murderous attacks is very serious. Scores of United States citizens live in the dis trict.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
UNITED MINE WORKERS
 ENDORSE THE PRESIDENT.
Labor Convention Declares It the Duty of the Country to
 Keep Peace.

WHEELING, May 13.-The con vention of the Ohio United Mine Workers passed a resolution last evening endorsing the peace policy of President Wilson. The resolution was virtually unanimous. Some of those who spoke on the subject declared that those who are advocating war are the enemies of the whole country and particularly of the working classes.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
SAY GERMAN AEROPLANE
 SANK SEAGOING SHIP.
Story Reported of First Sinking of Sea Ship by Ship of
 the Air.

THE HAGUE, May 14.-It is re- ported here today that a Dutch traw- Ter has been sunk by a German aero plane in the North Sea According to the news received the aeroplane flew above the vessel at a very low alti- tude from which the aim was easy. The bomb almost shattered the little ship in pieces and the crew has un- doubtedly been lost to a man.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
PART OF SEWARD TOWNSHIP
 GOES BACK TO GOVERNMENT

JUNEAU, May 7.-The register and receiver of the local land office yesterday rendered a decision in favor of the government, with a recom- mendation that Revell be given an equitable relief, in the case of the United States vs. Hary E. Revell, involving homestead rights for S2O acres of land adjoining the townsite Of Seward.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
* .. .: z: ., z. .: {: a .: e. e * KING OF GREECE IS |: * DANGEROUSLY ILL. *

ATHENS, May liking Con- stantine of Greece is dangerously ill and his death is looked for. As he has been the chief supporter of the policy of neutrality in Greece his death may have a serious effect on the stand talk en with relation to the great conflict
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
SANTA ANA SAILS.

The following went out on the Santa Ana which sailed today:
 W. w. Bush, F. l.. Lepper, Fl. P Birkenbine, Frank Bryant, L. H. bills D. H. Dills, N. Nicholson, Harry H Brown, Mrs. Kate Ophein, M. Swan, son, c. Fl. Mann, Thomas Martindale Leslie Simpson, W. W. Getchell, J. c Ridpath, A. Eames, Mrs. Eames, Mrs O. B. Orr, Mrs. R. H. Bishop.
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MOOSE SOCIAL TONIGHT.

The Seward lodge Loyal Order of Moose will hold a social session this evening after the regular meeting The social will be given as a compli- ment to Past Dictator John Noon who has returned from his duties as repre- sentative in the legislature.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
MAY CALL OUT EVERY BRETON
(: .: (. .: (: .: .: z. .. e. z. j' !" STATE BANKS TO ENTER ':' * THE RESERVE SYSTEM. *'

WASHINGTON, May l4.-The Re serve Board has decided to permit state banks to enter the reserve system. The matter has been under consideration for several weeks dur ing which time the arguments against the move were carefully considered.
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PREACHER FOUND GUILTY
 UNDER MANN ACT.

KENOSHA, Mich, May 14.-Rev. Rarnell, a minister of the Unitarian church here. has been found guilty of a crime against the Mann act. He has not yet been sentenced but prob ably will be today or tomorrow.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-14
BRINGING JURYMAN.

Judge Brown has decided to bring one juryman here for the court ses- sion which opens next month so that the jury can be regarded as still in being. This will enable the court to try jury cases here,