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The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Power Franchise Is
 Meeting Opposition

CORDOVA, Feb. 15.-Decided op- position is developing in the council against the application of H. H. Knox for a power franchise fer the city, and even Knox is beginning to feel some doubt about his getting the franchise at tomorrow's meeting.
 Knox made application several weeks ago for a franchise to pr2vide power for the city, as we'll as cleo tric lighting. In his application he promised to reduce the cost of cleo tricity in the city to seven cents a kiloHatt, and his promises gained 'or his project much p2pular support.
 The opposition that has developed to Knox and his project has come up suddenly and there is some intima- tion that it is promoted by the in terests that would be injured by the 2 mpeting plant The franchise will be an issue, it is said, in the city a'ection to be held in April.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Soldiers to atrol
 Trail to Chisana

CORDOVA, Feb. 15.-Soldiers fr2m Fort Liscum have been ordered to go to the Chisana trail, which they will patrol for the remainder Of the win ter according 10 advices received here by last steamer.
 It had been expected early in the winter that soldiers would be sent to the trail to l-ok after the welfare of people who might get stranded or would suffer from the effec. of the weather AS spring is so near at hand, it was not believed of late that the soldiers would be sent this year, however.
 It is underst-od that the soldiers will serve in much the same capacity as do the mounted police in the NorthWes. territory, Canada. The action of the government in this re gard has aroused much popular ap- proval on the part of the miners here
 VALDEZ, Feb. 15.-Troops have been ordered from Fort Liscum to the Chisana trail to patrol the trail and prevent, if possible, the suffering of the pr2spectors who are caught there without food. It has been re- ported to the government that much of the supplies at the relief stations along the trail have been stolen and a part of the duty of the soldiers will be to guard these stations.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Bryan Is Prevented
 From Taking Drink
WIFE OF SECRETARY STOPS HUSBAND FROM DRINKING
 FROM WRONG GLASS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-W. J. Bryan, secretary of state, was prevented from making serious mis ,ake last night by the prompt action of his wife, who discover ed that he was about to drink a glass of champagne by mistake Her warning came just as the secretary was about to place the glass to his lips, and the au- dience applauded his prompt dis posal of the glass.
 MT. Bryan was addressing meeting of the Authors league here, and either Intentionally or uninten -ionally. a glass of cham pagne had been placed on the stand in front of him.
 Mrs. Bryan, who was sitting on the platform, discovered that the glass contained champagne and not grape juice, as the secretary had supposed. She was evidently watching her hus. band to prevent his making a mis ,ake. and thus was prompt with her warning.
 The incident occasioned some merriment. and it was little while before order was restored and the secretary was able to continue his talk.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
New York Suffers
 From a Blizzard

NEW YORK, Feb. 15-What is de Jared to be the worst blizzard that as visited this city in the last 20 ears is raging here today. and the emperature is still dropping. Many eople are dying from the effects f he extreme cold, and the suffering rmong the poor of the city is de- clared to be pitiful. The tempera 'ure is expected to be far below 1ero tonight
 The overheating of stovepipes, oc- 'asioned by the extreme ccld, has 'esul ed in numerous fire alarms. md the department is worked to
 full capacity in keeping some of he flames from spreading.
 Within the last night and day there have been 66 fire alarms, and some of the fires were for a time very serious The fire department horses could not meet the heavy strain to which they were put and t was necessary for other hcrses to be impressed into the service.
 In the constant furry of alarms, number of pedestrians on the streets were reported to have been run over and some deaths from this cause have been reported.
 The streets are in bad shape as result of the frozen ice and snow, and all day tcday and yesterday teams were stalled at various places and had to get help to move on. The commercial business of the city is badly crippled, and only the most necessary things are being delivered today to homes throughout the city.
 An effort will be made to send re- lief to s me of the poor that are suffering from cold and hunger in he city Coal will be provided where possible for suffering families.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 15. - Fifteen thousand men who have been at work today with shovels trying to keep he streets and sidewalks clear from the drifting snow, were unable to ac romplish the task, and in some sec ions traffice is entirely blockaded to, night
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Lumber Companies
 Will Obey Courts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 15- Eight of the "A lumber companies hat were denied the right to operate n this state, are now seeking per mission of the court to remain, promising that if their request is granted that they will obey the orders of the court, and, in general way, will be good.
 The petitions from the reprentan. lumber companies have been filed in the court, but no official action on them has been taken. The pc titioners virtually acknowledge their guilt, but assure the court that if permitted to reopen business here will be no occasicn in the flu ture for the court to take action against them It is believed that the petitions will be granted by th' courts
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
FATHER DUNCAN
 IS OBSTINATE

METLAKAHTLA, Alaska, Feb. 15. Father Duncan, who is the father of this village, has refused to com ply with the request of Governor Strong to provide water for the village through the pipe line that he controls.
 The action of Father Duncan, it is understood, is the result of an effort that has been made by the Indians that make up the village, to have him removed and a younge; man put in his place.
 The village was built under the direction of Father Duncan, who has made the welfare of the Indians here his life's work. The effort of some cf the Indians to have him removed, was resented by Father Duncan, who has since refused to lend his efforts for he aid of the il appa
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16

Efforts made by The Citizen to get F. G. Moves, receiver of the Washington Alaska bank, satisfac- torily to explain why he does not distribute the s51,0S433 now in his possessi2n to the depositors of the bank. and further, to tell why the case is dragging along so slowly. while the expenses are eating up the money that should go to the deposit DTS. have been of no avail.
 Mir Moves was asked if it is rue hat he is conducting his own busi- less in the TO m rented and heated at the expense of the depositors, Iut to this and other questions put to lim he replied that he would no. enter into any discussion of the af- fairs of the bank through the col Imns of any newspaper, that what what affirmation may be wanted rould be found in his report to the court
 It was explained to Mr Moves that he Citizen had determined to in vestigate to the best of its ability the present condition of the case; that there was feeling among some of the depositcrs to the effect that their money was being needlessly wasted by unnecessary delay, and that in justice to him he would be given a chance to satisfy such de Dositors by an explanation.
 He said in reply he is acting under the orders of the court; that he is loing his best in the case, but re- used U explain why the cash in his possession is not being distribut- d among the depositors.
 MT Moves called attention to the case of Louis Klopsch, sentenced for cnntemnt of cnurt for nuhliSling an
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
SUBURB OF CITY IS TAKEN BY REBEL TROOPS UNDER CON- FOLLOWING 4 VERY STUB BORN BATTLE.
RESULT FRIGHTENS HUERTA
PICKED TROOPS SURROUND THE PRESIDENT AND MACHINE GUNS ARE MOUNTED ON ROOF OF PALACE-FINANC CRl. SIS THREATENED.

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 15,-After a stubborn battle the Mexican rebels, under the command of General Zapat- ia. took a suburb of Mexico City to- day, and it is believed that there are thousands of his followers who are now in the city, ready to give the rebel leader aid in case the fin al attack is made on the city itself
 The success f the rebels in the suburban battles has frightened President Huerta. it is reported, and he is now confined to his bed. He is surrounded with the pick of his troops, and an effort will be made 70 protect him if the city is finally taken.
 Today some of the best machine guns owned by the federal troops have been m unted on the top of the palace in such a way that they cover a wide range, and it is be- lieved that these will aid materially in keeping the rebels at bay, while the president makes his escape in case the city is taken by surprise.
 The situation in the city is get ting more serious each day, and in duulIlOn to IHe near dpJlOdCu ol the rebels. a seri us financial crisis is threatened and there is danger that he people of the city will be reduced to want if the situation grows much worse
 The federal authorities are doing everything in their power to keep the reople of the city from learnine Of the real conditions with regard to ,he approach of the rebel troops but in spite of all precautions, wild rumors of imminent attack are in circulations and the people of the c'tv are 100 much alarmed to settle down quietly to ordinary business matters
 In he banks yesterday the Ameri- can dollar was quoted as being worth 3 Mexican pesos. The value of the local money is sinking still lower which is one of the strongest indi cations of the dangerous financial condition that confronts the country at the present time.
 Huer a, it is asserted today, is not so positive that he will not need the protection of the American embassy. in case the city falls before the guns of the rebels. Indeed, the MeXi- can president is so wrought up over the dangers that confront him, that he has intimated that he will seek the shelter of a foreign flag at the first sign of attack on the city.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
RECEIVER FAILS TO GIVE
 DEPOS|T0RS THEIR MONEY
G. Moves Holds $5 08433 of Money Collected for the Deposit ors of Defunct Instuon But Will Not Explain Why It Is
 Not Dtribued---General Delay Unexplained.

time is not definitely known. How eyer MT Moves report for the year 1913 shows a total expense of s14. 19f.1S. which includes $3,602 attor- neys feeys, $500 advanced to the re ceiver to be applied on what the
 0urt will ultimately allow him, and S4.200 for other ctfice salaries.
 l. is more than three years since the Washington-Alaska bank failed, and it is believed that there has been ample time to bring the accounts to d place where the end could be seen. Within seven months from the time the bank c osed it's doors 90 per cent of he money due the deposit Is had been returned to them in three divi- lends. Nearly all of this money had been collected by the receivers who had charge of the affairs before MT. Moves was appointed, but since July. 1911. no dividend has been declared. though money has been collected by the bank Moves. MT Rider, the at torney imported to work with him, and his office help. however, have re ceiyed their money as they demanded it.
 MT Moves has been quoted as say ing that he is withholding the money he has collected because some of the depositors are being sued by the receiver, and there is still questi2n if they are entitled to their dividends. Mir. Moves was asked by The Citizen
 explain why he should withhold the dividends of all the depositors because it was necessary to withhold the dividends of few; why it was not possible to retain just the amount the litigation demanded, and dis tribute the remainder. The receiver, however. refused to eXDlain
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Wireless Searches
 For Helpless Boats

NORFOLK, Feb. 15-Several steam. CTS are reported to be foundered off the coast here. and the wireless oper- ators are doing all in their power to locate the vessels which are in distress and need help. Calls fer help have been received by the wire less offices here. but the location of some of the vessels from which he calls came is doubtful.
 Relief boats will be dispatched as last as the foundered vessels are located. The storm off the coast is 'otrir'ertal to the efficient work of the relief vessels, as it is dangerous to put boats out on the high-runnine waves. It is feared that the loss of life will be swelled materially un- less the storm comes to an end with In the next few hours.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Nelchina Prospects
 Are Reported Good

VALDEZ, Feb 15.-Reports re ceived here today from Nelchina are 10 the effect that the prospecting there is showing up good. It is re- ported here that George White has struck dirt on Crooked creek that goes $1.50 to the foot.
 A number of large outfits are be- ing sent from here over the snow to various camps, and everything is indi eating that the coming season will be unusually active There are several outfits that will leave here this week for Nelchina. They are all equipped for the season.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
PRESIDENT ALASKA STEAMSHIP co. SAYS SYNDICATE WILL SPEND $1,ooo,ooO TO DEVELOP COPPER MINES IF RAILROAD BILL PASSES.
SHELTER WILL BE BUILT
EXPRESS IN THE
 EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF TER RiTo9. AFTER IT IS DEFINITE " DEC.-FO THAT GOVERN
 MENT H-i CONSTRUCT ROAD.

SEATTLE, Feb. 15.--Preside 1t Bax- ter, of the Alaska Steamship G., which owns the Copper River & Northwestern railroad, declared to- day that a syndicate has been form ed to develop the low grade copper ore in Alaska when he vernment decides to build the proposed rail road The syndicate, he declares, will spend at least Sl,000,0 900 in de- veloping the mines.
 One of the first things that the syndicate will do will be to build and equip a big smel CT in Alaska for the purpose of working the ore here Mir Baxter is confident that the construct of the railroad will mean the immediate development of he entire territory.
 When asked if the owners of the Copper River X Northwestern is planning to sell the road to the United States after the government has constructed its own railroad, Mr. Baxter declared that no such hing is contemplated. He says the railroad will be used by the company to develop it's own copper mines, and that the company will not want to dispose of it. The company however. he explained, is interes ed in the construction f the railroad by the government simply for the par such a road will take in the general de velopment of he territory. which in turn will aid the Alaska s e2mship company.
 It was explained bv 1Ir BaX'er that the development of ha c9pNer mines will mean that the syndicate will employ a large force of me0 in Alaska and that it is hoped that the government will deci'e 70 oren up the coal mines which TO at Con- tro,ler Bay and SO near the copper mines that the latter will derive much benefit from the fue4 that will 'Cme from he mines.
 The Copper River & Nor hWestern "ai'road is built 10 the famous Boranza ~opper mines, controlled by the rail ~oad company. It had been the nur- rose of the rai'ro1d t9 dpve'oN the mines when the road was comnlete7, but this deve'opment was 3iScour- ged by he corservation rolicv f the ROOSeFelt auNllllSlld lon, "llCH prohibited the opening of the coal mines.
 Mir. Baxter in his interview here today said that he is nuito cert9in that the house will pass he railroad bill next Wednesday, As soon as the bill is passed he declared the devel- 0pment of Alaska will bo"in ana he anticipates that there will be great rush of people to the territory he coming summer in anticipation of the railroad
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
WILL CONSIDER sEAMEN's BILL.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 15.-- It is announced here today that the house committee which has charge of the seamen's bill. will resume a hearing of that measure soon, prob ably during this week. The mea- sure is being fought by shippers and owners of vessels. while the labor interests are working for it. The strongest organized oppositicn to the bill is coming from San Francis co.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
OPERATORS OPPOSE UNIONS

DENVER. Feb. 15.-Various mine operators in testifying before the strike investigation committee yes terday declared that they would will ingly yield to almost any demands made upon them with the exception If recognizing the unions.
 The operators declared that they would suspend before they would re- cognize the unions again. The hear ing yesterday afternoon was adjourn ed to be reconvened again early in he week at Trinidad.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
RAPID FLIGHT MADE.

SAN DIEGO. Feb. 15.-Lieutenant Dold, of the United States army aviation corps. made what was con. sidered a wonderful flight here to- lay With Lieutenant Marcus as a passenger he flew a total distance of 2S6 miles in exactly PIP min u,es. or an average of little more than a mile a minute for the en- tirn frin
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
CLIMBS ON SKIS.

GENEVA, Feb 15.-Henry Wirth of New York was the first to ascend on skis Yungfrau, which is 13,00O feet high It was three days after he accomplished the feat that Wirth learned fer the first time of the death of his English rivals. who failed to make the climb.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
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article criticising the court in regard to the bank cases. It was explained t Mr. Moves that The Citizen is not opposing any action of the court, but that this paper intended to find cut if Mr. Moves is the proper man for the position of receiver
 The salaries to be received by Mir Moves and the attorney in the case o. L. Rider, who was brought here to take charge of the case, have not been fixed by the court, and that fea .ure of the expense at the present
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
DAMAGE SUITS SUSTAINED

CORDOVA, Feb. 15.-Offlclal lnfor- nation has been received here to the effect that the United States circuit court of appeals at San Francisco has affiremd two damage suits against the Copper River X North western railroad As a result of this decision. the railroad company will have to pay a total of $25,000 dam ages.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
NEW COLLECTOR APPOINTED

CORDOVA, Feb. 15.-George Ken nedy has been appointed deputy GUS tcms collector for Cordova, to fill the place made vacant by the re- moval of Deputy Collector Pugh, who left today for Juneau, where he will serve in the future.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
JEWELS TAKEN FROM SAFE

LONDON, Feb. 15.-JeWeIs valued at s15,O0O were stolen fram Ken sington store late last night. The thieves, after blowing up the safe, placed a dummy in it's place, which was visible from the street, and the robbery was thus not detected for several hours after it had taken nlaca
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
STEAMERS OVERDUE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15-Forty steam CTS are overdue at this port. and as a result scores of people are here waiting for a chance to depart. The delay in the arrival of the steam CTS is largely due, it is believed to storms on the Atlantic and there are serious fears expressed regarding the safety of some of the steamers.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
WIckERsAAM SUPPORTED.

CORDOVA, Feb. 15. Delegate Wickersham has gained strona 'ollowing on account of his fight in behalf of the railroad bill. and his speech in the Senate cf January 2S. in which he exposed the enemies ot the bill, has created much comment here favorable to him.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
coRDOvA TO HAVE COURT,

VALDEZ, Feb. 15.-The United States district curt will convene at Cordova for short term on March 3. according to the announcement wade by the clerk of the court herr today.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
LIKES WESTERN WOMEN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1o.-Lady Decies, following her arrival here, leclared that the Western woman of the United States is a new type of beauty, which differs in a material way from that of ether lands. Lord and Lady Decies expressed them selves as being highly pleased with California.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
REGISTRATION IS SLOW.

CORDOVA, Feb. 15.-Registration for the city election to be held here in April is proceeding slowly, and it is feared that a light vote will be cast unless more popular interest can be aroused.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
Passage of the Bill
 To Be Celebrated

CORDONA, Feb. 15-Elaborate pre- 0arations are being made here for celebrating the expected passage of he railroad bill in the house of re oresentatiYes next Wednesday. All he steam whistles in the city will be urned on and bells will be rung ev- 1rvWhere. There will be general
 arade of the pc pie of the city. headed by a brass band The plans include bonfires, with red stree ights and some fire works.
 There will also be a mass meeting at one of the local theaters, at which leading men of the city will make speeches. There is a general sentiment that the bill will certainly pass, and the preparations for the 'elebra ion are going ahead as though the passage f the bill is absolutely assured
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
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WHY THERE IS COMPLAINT

Practically half the money due the depositors of the Washington-AIaska bank was collected by the original re- ceivers of the bank, and was distributed within seven months after the bank failed, which was in January 1911.
 Since July, 1911, F. G. Moves. the present receiver, has failed to declare divi-, dend, though he has at the present time a fund of $51,- 084.33 to which the deposi- tors are entitled. Last year the expense of conducting the receivershp was more than $14,o00.00, and if the case is not hurriedIy brought to an end, there will be little left for the depositors, though the receiver and his assistants will be ahead the good salaries they are now receiving.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
WILL SON FIRM.

WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. b. That the "PCrk Barrel will cause split in the Democratic ranks is he sentiment expressed by some of he leading members of the senate and house here today. However, President Wilson does not seem dis turbed. and declares that he will ieep the pledge made by the party '9r national economy.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16

Head Bartender-Here! You are not making that cocktail right! Assistant Whats the diff? This is the third one he's had.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
vA,nez TO CELEBRATE.

VALDEZ, Feb. 15. = Arrangements are being made here for big cele- hration when it is fira'lv announced that the house of representatives |, Washington has nassed the rail road bill
The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-16
road bill.

Carpenter-You know nothing. didn't tell vou to watch when the glue overflowed? Apprentice-Yes. sir. did, sir; 1t was just 4:32.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-03-05
LESS DYSPEPSIA NOW
HERE'S THE REASON

The fact that there is less dyspepsia
and indigestion in this community than
there used to be is largely, we believe,
due to the extensive use of ReXall Dys-
pepsia Tablets, hundreds of packages
of which we have sold. No wonder we
have faith in them. No wonder we are
willing to offer them to you for trial
entirely at our risk.
Among other things, they contain
Pepsin and Bismuth. two of the great
est digestive aids known to medical
science. They soothe the infiamed
stomach, allay pain, check heartburn
and distress, help to digest the food,
and tend to quickly restore the stom-
ach to its natural, comfortable, healthy
state.
Thtere is no red tape about our
guarantee. 1t means Just what it says.
Well ask you no questions. Your word
is enough for us. If ReXall Dyspepsia
Tablets don't restore your stomach to
health and make your digestion easy
and comfortable, we want you to come
back for your money. They are sold
only at the 1000 Rexall Stores, and in
this town only by us. Three sizes, 25c,
soc and $100.-Saml. w. Dunaway,
opera house block, Ell Centro,-Adv.