The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09

Judge Neterer took different view of he matter, however and after having deliberated over the question several hours denied the motion.
 Both sides have practically com bleed the introduction of evidence and it is expected that the hearing Will be completed during the com lug week.
 Public opinion regarding the case is divided. Many believe, however. that the acquittal of the alleged .onspirators is assured because of he fact that they are on trial be- fore a jury.
 SCHMIDT GUILTY NOW.
 NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-The second rial of Rev. Hans schmidt ended to- lay in verdict of guilty of first lcgree mureier, The convicted clergyman. who is accused of the murder of Anna Amueller, will die fn the electric chair, unless he IS successful in securing a new trial.
 The first trial of Schmidt resulted n q disagreement.
 FAVORS REPEAL.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-In con yersation with several of the Demo cratic leaders who called at the White House this afternoon. Presi- tent Wilson made it clear that he Savors the repeal of that portion of the Panama canal act relating to the exemption of vessels engaged in the -oastwise trade of the United States.
 The executive intimated that he would send special message to congress on the subject if such ac- ion should become necessary to com nel congress to eliminate the ob- 'ectionable clause.
 The President also informed the congressman that he is in full ac- ord with the naval program as out lined in congress by Secretary of the Navy Daniels He says that at east two battleships should be all thorized by congress during the pres vt session. so that work can be commenced on the new ships this year.
 WILL INVESTIGATE A. p.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Declar- ing that the Associated Press is a trust. William Lick. publisher of the New York Sun. has filed complaint with the department of justice, de- handing that the alleged combine he investigated by the federal au- -horities. The complaint Is accom- panied by numerous specific charges, ending to show that the news gathering organization is operated in restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman antitrust law.
 Several attempts already have been made by members of congress to 5ring about an investigation of the lleged octopus.
 WILL FIGHT FOR IT.
 NEW YORK Feb. 5.-That Chas. Murphy has no intention of retiring lc chief of the Tammany forces was made plain today when the big DO li.ical boss declared that he would retain his leadership of the orga- lization as long as he lived.
 Under the skillful direction of Murphy there has been a partial reorganization of the Tammany forces since the recent landslide which carried the Tammany candi-
 late to defeat, and i, is predicted by Murphy and others that the next election will find the organization ully restored to power.
 SEATTLE MERCHANT DEAD.
 SEATTLE Feb. 5.-Julius Redel- -heimer a wealthy merchant of this .ity. succumbed today to stroke paralysis.
 ANOTHER WORST STORM.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. G. Reports received in this city today from the West indicate that the progress over a wide section of coun- try. The storm is most severe in he Western and Middle Western States. In several localities commun- ication of all kinds has been cut off, and traffic generally is demoralized.
 Warning has been issued to the Atlantic ates of the approach of the storm in this direction. Extreme cold weather is forecasted by the weather bureau, accompanied by snow and possibly blizzards
 LINCOLN, Neb Feb. 6.-The most severe blizzard in ten years is rag ing in this and adjoining states this If ernoon. The storm came up sud Ienly at noon and has continued un- abated throughout the afternoon.
 ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 6.-Traffic has been suspended in all directions as the result of the blizzard which is sweeping the Middle West Re ports received late this afternoon state that several trains are stalled at isolated points, and fears are entertained for the safety of the pas sengers.
 CHICAGO, Feb 6.-By far the worst storm of the winter is reported today from many points throughout the Middle West. Several persons were frozen to death in this state this afternoon, as the result of having become lost in the blizzard
 SEVERAL RIBS BROKEN.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. G. - Senator Augustus O. Bacon of Georgia was examined under the X-ray today to determine the nature of injuries re- ceived this week in an accident. The examination disclosed several broken ribs.
 BRITISH AMBASSADOR PLEASED.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Among the visitors at the White House today was Spring Rice, ambassador to the United States from Great Britain, who called on President Wilson for the purpose of discussing the Mexi can situation and the Panama canal tolls, in both of which questions Great Britain is much concerned
 It is understood that the British