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TO BUILD LIBRARY IN SEWARD
TWO AMERICAN I'MERCHANT SHIPS SUNK BY MINES
SHIP FOLLOWS SHIP TO THE BOTTOM
German Aeroplanes Raid England
Again, But No Damage Done—
Buckingham Palace Covered by
Wire Against Bombs—Holland An
gered'Against [Germany and May
Fight.
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MAY ATTACK CONSTANTINOPLE CITY
Norway s Ships Sunk and She Be
comes Indignant — Fierce Battles
Continue to Rage in Eastern and
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Western Theaters of War.
AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK
BREMEN, Feb. 22.—The American steamer Evelyn
with a cargo of cotton for this city hit a mine yesterday
in the North Sea and was sunk. The crew was saved. The
accident occurred outside the danger zone but it has
created a tremendous sensation here because of the re
cent warnings issued by the United States government.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22—Ambassadors Page and
Gerard have been instructed by the state department to
make an exhaustive enquiry into the sinking of the
Evelyn. The German embassy here says the affair was
purely an accident and he bears out this argument by
stating that Germany badly needs cotton and is really the
greatest loser by the sinking of the ship.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.—It was stated here today
that Germany will not be held responsible for the sinking
of the Evelyn. The loss was caused by accident, without
question, and the fact that all the crew was saved aids in
the effort to overlook the whole thing.
RUSSIANS AT ODESSA
LONDON, Feb. 23—A Russian army is now being
concentrated at Odessa on the Black sea and it is believed
that it is being mobilized for the purpose of attacking the
Turkish capital and the world knows that it is Russia’s
great ambition to place its flag over the chief city of the
Ottoman empire.
HOLLAND ANGRY
THE HAGUE, Feb. 23.—Much feeling has been
aroused against Germany because of the failure of the
German government to respond to the protest made by the
Dutch government against the blocking of the coasts of
this country. The people are really angry as the silence
of Germany suggests that it holds this nation in contempt.
The situation is very grave and war may possibly result.
IRISH STEAMER SUNK
LONDON, Feb. 23.—A steamer owned by an Irish
steamship company was sunk yesterday in the Irish sea
by a German submarine while she was proceeding from
Dublin to Holyhead. It is feared that some of the crew
were drowned. The occurrence took place in the direct
line of route between the Irish capital and the English |
coast and proves that the German submarines are still
able to find a way around the island of Britain. The effect
of the sinking of the ship will probably be an increased un
easiness in shipping circles.
BELIEVE GERMANS CHECKED
PETROGRAD, Feb. 23.—It is believed here that the
Germans have been effectively checked at Ostrowiec. The
battle is still raging there but the Russian commanders
are convinced that the enemy can never force his way
through to the Vistula at that point. The battlefield is be
tween Kielce, which the enemy occupied some time ago,
and the Vistula far south of Warsaw. The Russian army
in the Carpathians has been re-inforced and strong re
inforcements have also been sent to West Galicia where
the struggle is still proceeding without change. The mili
tary authorities in this country declare that the retreat
of the Russian army in East Prussia was due to the lack
of railroads which prevented our army from receiving
re-inforcements or from acquiring greater mobility.
WANT MILLION
FOR AVIATION
;
SENATE NAVAL COMMITTEE
RAISES ALSO SUBMARINE
APPROPRIATION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.—The sen
ate committee on naval affairs today
recommended the raising of the ap
propriation for the building of air-:
ships from three hundred thousand toj
one million dollars. It also recom-j
mended the increase of the number of
submarines to be built from twelve toj
eighteen. These facts are regardodi
as significant fallowing as they do so
quickly on the heels of the protests is
sued to the Europen pow'ers by this
nation. Another recommended rise in
appropriation is that for persiors
which the senate commission would
increase by four millions. As little
more than a week now remains 'or the
passing of the sundry civil sendee,
bill it wdll probably be rushed through j
quickly.
INDIANS AT WAR
AT BLUFF. UTAH
POSSE OF THIRTY IN BATTLE
AND SIX ARE
KILLED.
DENVER, Feb. 23.—Once more the
Indians have engaged in battle with
white men in the United States. The
battle is still proceeding near Bluff
Utah. In the engagement which was
fought today five Indians were killed
and one of the white men. The trouble
atose over the attempt of the whites
i to arrest an Indian murderer, or alleg
ed murderer. The posse attempting
to make the arrest is composed of
thirty men w'ho are still striving to ef
fect the capture of their man. The
Indians refused point blank to sur
; reneder the supposed murderer and
are said to have been the first to open
fire. The first pan of the battle had
| -all the ear marks of the oldtime
I Indian fights. The Indian fought de
I terminedly and are bent on continuing
j the fight to the end.
WENT WEST.
The following went west on the
Evans: P. L. Warick, D. Peterson, J.
j Velosoff.
ANOTHER AMERICAN SHIP SUNK
BERLIN, Feb. 23.—The American steamer Carib
laden with cotton for Bremen, hit a mine in the North sea
today and sank. The fate of the crew has not been told
here yet. The occurrence took place in waters that are
not in the prescribed area. This is the second American
ship sunk in the past few’ days. It has been officially an
nounced from Washington that Presdent Wilson views
the sinking of the other American ship, the Evelyn, as an
accident and nothing further will be heard about it al
though more difficuties are expected to arise from the
sinking of the Carib.
ZEPPELIN ATTACKS CALAIS
LONDON, Feb. 23.—A Zeppelin attacked the city of
Calais yesterday and killed five pepole by dropping bombs.
The damage to' property was slight according to the re
ports but the great airship caused immense excitement as
it sailed far above and sent down its powerful explosives.
ROYAL PALACE ARMORED
LONDON, Feb. 23.—Buckingham palace, the home
of the king of England in London, is now coyeied with a
wire netting to protect it from bombs that might be drop
ped by the German airships. T,he whereabouts ot the king
and queen and other members of the royal family are now
usually kept secret lest the enemy might make an attack
on them. Crowds constantly visit the palace to gaze in
speechless astonishment at the extraordinary netting
which is regarded as showing a more remarkable condit
ion than the most vivid fictionists had ever conceived.
NORWAY INDIGNANT
CHRISTIANA, Feb. 23.—Much indignation is felt
here because of the sinking of Norwegian ships by Ger
man mines and submarines. The government has entered
a strong protest to the German government but nothing
has vet come of it. The rights of the small neutral
countries seem to be ignored by the great powers at war
to such an extent that no one can tell what will happen.
WAR RIOTS IN ITALY
ROME, Feb. 23.—Rioting followed a meeting called
here today to discuss the war situation. It is clear that
the people are very much divided as to whether this
country should enter the war or not. The riots in this
instance were caused as a protest to the proposal that
Italy should continue to remain neutral.. The police were
called out and no serious damage was inflicted.
AUSTRIANS DEFEATED
PETROGRAD, Feb. 23.—Two Austrian brigades
have been driven back at St. Stanislaus in Galicia and
fifteen hundred of the enemy were captured. The military
authorities here insist that Russia won at Dukla pass in
spite of the contradiction of the report by Austria. In
other quarters some Russian successes have also been
reported.
C..trmce »o a Vast Exhibit Palace at Panama
Pa >;ic Exposition at San Francisco In 1915
Copyright, 1914. by Panama-Pacific international Exposition Co.
THIS photograph shows the groat western portal or entrance way of
the huge Palace of Food Products. The half dome is known as the
Half Dome of Vigor and is 113 feet in height Brilliant, riotous colors
are employed in the mosaic in the vault of the half dome, which waa
icsigrad l»v .lilies Cderln. Amorim's nr>*f oolehrated <WMr;ttlvo artist.
MRS. HARRIMAN TO
BUILD LIRRARY HERE
JACK JOHNSON
PUTS OFF FIGHT
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CANNOT REACH JUAREZ IN
TIME TO PREPARE
FOR BATTLE.
ELPASO, Feb. 23.—The Johnson- j
Willard match has been postponed as
Johnson has been unable to make ar
rangements to permit him to reach
Juarez, Mexico, in time to prepare for
the battle for the championship on
March 17. He had figured on reaching
Juarez on March 6 so as to have plen
ty of time to get acclimatized and in
trim. Fight fans now seem to think
that Willard has a much better chance
than anyone ever before believed
Some of them declare that the bla:k
champion has fallen away immensely
because of the allurements of Paris
and the ohter cities where he has been
almost lionized.
FORTY FOUR COME
ON THE ALAMEDA.
Forty-four passengers landed here
from the Alameda yesterday. The
vessel was brought here by Captain
J. Johnson who took the place of Cap
tain Warner while the latter is taking
a little holiday.
Thirty four passengers came direct
from Seattle and the remainder got on
at way points. The following is the
list:
D. G. Lei and, M. Button, Mrs. M.
Button, B. B. Green, Mrs. B. B. Green
C. Lechner, J. Frink, Scott Price, J. H.
Denny, P. Friel, L. Groner, W. Devine,
M. D| Crocker, Mrs. M. D. Crocker,
J. Anderson, Mrs. J. Anderson, W. M.
Nunn, E. W. Riner, R. A. Cunning
ham, A. Marlatt, R. C. Miller, S. A.
Hoffman, P. A. Weber, Mrs. P. A.
Webber, P. Nellson, C. Schwartz, Matt
L. Piles and 7 steerage. Local pas
sengers: C. N. Stockwell, J. Lindlej
Green, S. 0. Morford, L. V. Ray, Fath
er Shephard, Miss Brown. Transfer
oassengers: R. J. Cornwall, Lnalga,
C. H. Parker, Kodiak, C. H. Packard,
Homtr and 1 »t«erag«.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.—Mrs. J.
B. Harriman has decided to build in
the city of Seward, Alaska, a library
that will serve as a memorial to Wil
liam Henry Seward, the secretary of
state who purchased the territory
from Russia. The plans have not yet
been completed for the building.
This Mrs Harriman is probably the
wife of the J. B. Harriman who is
mentioned in connection with the Har
riman National Bank of Seward. It
may be stated in this connection *hat
the organizer of the bank, or one of
them, has already made an effort to
secure rooms here. To indicate thi
sort of establishment required ‘t may
be said that the house must contain
two baths and accommodations for
four servants.
SOLOMON DERBY POSTPONED
NOME, Feb. 21.—The Solomon Der
by has been postponed owing to the
cold. It was to be run tomorrow.
MARIPOSA IN SEATTLE.
SEATTLE, Feb. 23.—The Mariposa
arrived in Seattle last night.
BLIZZARDS DEMORALIZE
SEVERAL RAILROADS.
SIOUX CITY, Feb. 23.—Fierce bliz
zards that are raging here have de
moralized the railroads completely. In
many instances passenger trains have
been held up and the passengers ma
rooned.
HALF MILLION FIRE.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22.—A fire
occurred here last night which result*
cd in the destruction of half a million
dollars’ worth of property.
DIVINE SARAH’S RIGHT
LEG IS AMPUTATED.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 22.—Sarah Bern
hardt underwent the operation for the
amputation of her right leg yesterday.
The operation is reported by the sur
geons to have been most successful
and the world-famous actress is said
to be resting easily.
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
GOSSIP ABOUT
THE RAILROAD
YESTERDAY’S TELEGRAMS FSE
FUL IN SHOWING HOW LIT
TLE IS KNOWN.
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The two telegrams received by the
Gateway yesterday serve chiefly to
show the little that is known about
what the administration intends with
respect to the railroad. The following
are the telegrams as they were posted
I yesterday:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Commis
sion finished report Alaska road but
stated Wilson not make public until
congress adjourns lest he might en
danger the appropriation and make
difficult the negotiations for the pur
chase of an existing roa 1. It is be
lieved here that Wilson will select the
Seward route.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.—It is be
lieved that Wilson has failed to try to
raise appropriation Alaska road be
cause is not favorably inclined towards
purchase of Copper River road. Riggs
ipends several days New York be
lieved conferring witn Ouppor /<»>«-#•
owners.
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$50,000 HAUL
WIFE OF PRESIDENT NEW YORK
CENTRAL ROBBED IN
LOS ANGELES.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23.—Jewels
and money worth fifty thousand dol
lars have been stolen fron the apart
ments of Mrs. A. F. Smith, the wife
of the president of the New York
Central railroad. The theft probably
occurred early this morning but the
police seem to have no clue to the
thief. If they have any clue to work
on they are keeping it quiet as the
public generally have no information.
The jewellry consisted of some of the
most beautiful stones in the United
States. No member of the staff of
the household has been arrested in
connection with the matter and this
fact'seems to suggest that the robbery
.was committed by a burg.ar who had
carefully studied the situation.
NORTHWESTERN TO COME.
SEATTLE, Feb. 21.—The North
western will sail for Seward on VV ed
ncsday replacing the Mariposa which
will be repaired.
BENDER BROTHERS SAILS
SEATTLE, Feb. 21.—The schooner
Bender Brothers will sail on Thurs
day to take the relief to the natives
of the Pribiloff islands who are said
to be in serious wart.
MORE ARRESTS DUE
FOR CONSPIRACY.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21.—The de
partment of justic says that many
more arrests are due in connection
with the conspiracy of Chandler and
others to invade Lower California.
The matter seems to be more seriou3
than had be?n at first believed. The
alleged conspirators are ;»aid to have
had a large fund for the purpose of
the invasion.