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The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
AID WANTED FUR
 STRIKING MINERS

DENVER, Jan. 31--John McLen- non, president of the Denver Min. CTS Union. headed delegation of mine workers that called on the governor yesterday and made a plea for state aid for the striking miners, whom it was declared are on the verge of starvation
 The appeal to the governor was made by McLennon, who explained that something would have to be done for the families of the miners, now out of work. When the governor called his attention to the fact that John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. had prom ised Mother Jones'" the miners friend. to be just to the strikers. McLennon scoffed at the idea, and he declared that the son of the richest man in the world, who owns a big interest in the mines, is just like his father. and would do nothing to help the working men.
 It was explained to the governor that the miners are willing to take employment in other places, provid- ed 1t can be furnished them, and if the state cannot give the families food, he urged official assistance for getting employment for the min CTS.
 The governor assured the dele gation that he will do what he can to provide relief, but that the legis- lature must act In the matter of providing funds for the destitute families.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
COSTS
 HALF MILLION

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31-At least half million dollars worth of prop erty was destroyed on the beaches near this city since night before last by high winds and heavy seas that tore piers to pieces and wash ed away other valuable improve ments.
 Ill some places about this city small buildings were blown down. and much general havoc was caused by the strong wind, which nearly approached a hurricane. The wind was accompanied by a driving rain storm, which caused small floods Il some places.
 The most damage was done on the coast west of this city in the gicinity of Venice, Santa Monica and Ocean Park. though damage of a minor nature was also reported from Redondo, and Long Beach. Los Angeles harbor escaped serious dam- age.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Believed Wilson
 Will Be Candidate

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 3l- President Wilson was closeted for a long time yesterday afternoon with Chairman McCoombs of the Ma tional Democratic committee. and though the topics discussed by them have not been made public, 1t is rumored that the talk was In rela- tion to the matter of Mir Wilson's s becoming candidate for reelection next year.
 It has been intimated previously by President Wilson that he will be a candidate for reelection, but he has failed thus far to make def mite promise to that effect Demo cratic leaders are urging the Presi- dent to run next year. and it is believed that he will become a can. didate for the purpose of carrying out the policies he has inaugurated during this term.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
JUDGE ABSENT.
Nome Politicians
 Are Dissatisfied

NOME, Jan. 31.-The refusal of Governor Strong to change the date for the election of a senator in this division to take the place of Sena
 or Elwood Bruner. deceased, Is the cause of much dissatisfaction here. The governor has named February P as the date when the election shall be held, but. as that does not leave time enough for locally elect ed man to reach Juneau for the ses- sion of the legislature. local poll. ticians are much displeased, and wish an earlier date set.
 It is contended here that the gov ernor's attitude toward the election makes it impossible for any but man in Seattle to fill Burners place. George James and Andrew Anderson, both in Seattle. are can didates for the senatorship. They were both defeated for the place by Bruner at the regular election.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01

licid.
 Before the exact amount desired for the road can be determined, it is necessary for the President and Secretary Lane to decide if the Cop per River road is to be purchased this year. The matter has been un- der discussion frequently of late, but as yet, so it is announced, no con Clusion has heen reached.
 It is not known publicly if the government has decided to buy the Alaska Northern railroad, running out from Seward. and which 1t had been suggested would be a necessary ad- junct to the proposed route into the interior. It is believed. however that this road will be purchased The announcement concerning the purchase of that line is to be with held, it IS understood. until the pro- posed route for the road is made pubic. and that probably will not be until the bill for the appropria- ton is presented to congress
 FUND ON HAND.
 It wa2 learned today that the government has left on hand from the fund appropriated for the sur Veys of the routes. a total of $500, 900. A year ago. when the construction of the road was authorized. congress appropriated a total of $1,00O000 for surveys of the various routes Of
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Bill Will Be Presented Congress This Week for Appropriation for This Years Construction Work--Amoun Needed Now Is
 Uncertain 900 Left From Last Year

this amount, only s4O0.0o0 has been used up to the present time, and the remainder is to be added to the ppropriation for this years opera tions.
 The financial shortage in the avail able funds of the country this year, due to the stopping of exports abroad since the war started, has put a damper upon appropriations other than those absolutely necessary for ment and thus it was feared by the friends of the Alaska railroad pro- ject that even President Wilson would be forced to favor a suspension Of railroad work in Alaska for the present. With the announcement today that the President would ask for funds for construction work this year, the friends of the project are optimistic.
 That there will be opposition to the appropriation of money this year for the Alaska railroad Is assured, and an effort is to be made 1t is understood. to repeal the bill au- thorzing the road. But congress will session the same members that au- thorized the road year ago and thus 1t seems that the Presidents wisi es in the matter will be aDprOv-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
F|CH I OVER SHIP BILL
 LASTS
UNITED STATES SENATORS AR CUE MERITS OF GOVERNMENT OWNED STEAMSHIPS PLAN FOR A PERIOD OF 37 HOURS WITH OUT STOPPING.
MORE DISCUSSION ON TODAY
OPPONENTS TO AOMiNiSTRATIO MEASURE TRY TO WEAR OUT DEMOCRATS WITH CONTINUED SPEECHES, BUT BILL IS SURE TO PASS

WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 3l.- After 37 hours of constant debate on the ship purchase bill, the United States senate adjourned Saturday night at 1l:30 o'clock, and 1t was only due to the fact that the next day was Sunday that the session GIG not continue for several more hours.
 4 continuation of the discussion will begin tomorrow morning. and will probably keep up during the entire day. It is declared to be the most stubbornly opposed measure that has come before the senate since the present session began.
 It Is evidently the purpose of the opponents of the measure to wear out its friends by long speeches, but it Is probable that when tie senate convenes tomorrow morning time limit on each speech will be agreed upon
 There Is d general sentiment among the leading Democrats that the op- position to the measure is being pro noted by the big shipping interests which now control the American steamship lines. The Republicans are u , lllS lO Sdlil tueH punt DH uttidI ing that if the government owns and controls its steamship lines, it will endanger the neutrality of the United States. and will thus almost surely bring this country into the European war.
 On the other hand, 1t is argued by the Democrats that the purchase of ships by the government. will have a tendency 10 preserve the neutrality of the country by preventing private corporations from controlling inter national commerce
 If the Democrats win out in their efforts to get the measure brought 10 vote tomorrow, 1t is understood that President Wilson will lose no time in signing the bill thus mak- ing it valid as soon a5 possible.
 There seems to be no real danger that the bill will be defeated for its opponents are apparently in the minority, but the opposition seems determined 10 fight to the last ditch.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Cuts Off Own Arm
 While In a Dream
SOMNAMBUlIST DIES FROM Loss OF BLOOD, CAUSED
 BY ACCIDENT.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 3l.- Louis Miller of this city died today from the effects of what is cons idered one of the most unique accidents eyel known here
 Miller was somnambulist. and on several previous occa- sions he has been known to have barely escaped death in moving about in his sleep. Last night he dreamed that he was out choppin% wood, and while still asleep, he took a sharp axe and cut off his own arm
 As soon as the arm was cut Miller awakened and called for help. Before assistance came. he was so far gone from loss of blood that Il was impossible to save him.
 Before dYug, Miller explain ed how he Lad injured himself W. ile walking in his sleep,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
ORGANIZE ID PRESERVE
 PEACE
PEOPLE IN NEARLY ALL rNG LEADING CITIES OF THE COUN. TRY ARE COOPERATING IN EF. FORT TO PROMOTE CONTINUED NEUTRALITY.
WANT GOVERNMENT CABLES
PRESIDENT WILSON AND SEcRE. TARY BRYAN ARE ASKED TO
 COOPERATE IN NEW PEACE CAMPAIGN; ADMINISTRATIVE
 POLICIES ENDORSED.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan. 3l.--- Nearly all the large cities of the country are represented in new organization that Is being formed for the purpose of working for con.
 inued neutrality of the United States in the present war in Europe.
 It is hoped that by forming such an organization, public sentiment will be so we'll crystalized that the government authorities will be back cd up in every effort they make 10 keep the country out of war
 Details Of the new campaign ot neutrality has just been received here and the leaders of the movement ave asked the secretary of state and the President for their cooper ation in making 1t a success.
 According to the plans outlined, each city of importance will have d unit organization. and these again will be affiliated into national af. fair.
 In order to preserve the neutrality of the United States it Is suggested by the promoters of the new organiza- ton to get the government to buy and 10 operate it's own cable lines. and to own all the important steam ship lines operating from the United States to Europe
 While IL has been known for some tme that movements were on foot in various parts of the country to organize the people for the purpose of promoting the country's neutral fly, il was not known until now that the affair had taken national proportions.
 This movement is looked upon by the Democratic party leaders as be- ing an endorsement of the peace policies Of President Wilson. which have met with some opposition from big steel plants and other interests which have been demanding the right to build ships for tte warning nations. and for providing them with ammunition.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Bishop Rowe's Son
 Seriously Burned

PORT ORCHARD, Wash. Jan. 31 Cyril Rowe, son of Bishop P. T. Rowe was severely burned at his home here yesterday as the result of the explosion of gasoline lamp, condition is critical and it Is be- lieved that he will be scared for life He Is now in Seattle hospital 10 which he was taken immediately after being injured.
 Young Rowe is 28 years of age and Is in poor health. Efforts are now being made to locate his father who Is somewhere on the coast of Southeastern Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01

WASHINGTON. D. C, Jan. 3l.- President Wilson has announced that he will ask congress sometime this week for an appropriation for con- struction work on the government railroad to be built from tte coast to the interior Of Alaska. How much will be asked for this years appro- priation is still undecided, though it is expected that tomorrow or next day definite conclusion will co reached.
 It had been announced previously that the report of the Alaska En- gineering commission would be com pleted and in the hands of the Presi- dent by tomorrow. but 1t is now eX- plained that it will be several days. probably not within a week. before the report will be completed and ready for MT Wilson. However, the President already knows the main features of tfe report, and the re- quest for an appropriation will not be delayed until the report is com Dleted
 LANE IS AUTHORITY.
 By an executive order, Franklin K Lane, secretary of the interior, will have control of the construction of the road. and il is expected that as soon as the necessary approplia- ton is made. he will name the men who will direct the work in the
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
GERMANS PROTECT HUNGARY.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Eight German army corps are protecting Hungary from new attack from the Rus sians. Four of the German army corps are in Pennsylvania two are in Northwestern Hungary and two more are in West Galicia. It was due to this great military force be- ing sent 10 AustriaHungary that the Russians were forced to retreat back through the passes of the Car 0athian mountains.
 Reports received here, however, from Russia state tta the Germans gre weaker in the east than they seemed to be, and it Is expected by the Russian military authorities that 1t will not be hard for them to force
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
ARMIES WILL CONT EST
 FOR THE FRENCH COAST
Germans Reported Plan Attack on Bouogne From the neor While the British Warships Are Planning to Drive
 the Ieutons From Seashore of Belgium

From information that has reached London, it seems that the Germans are preparing to center an attack on the lines of the allies near Bethune, west of Lille, France, for the purpose of trying to pierce the enemy's lines and make it possible to march north on Boulogne, an inn portant polt of France. The al lies are preparing to resist this attempt by reinforcing the lines at that place.
 The British warships are to try to clear the entire coast of planned to break the German lines near Paris, and thus force the Germans to hurry reinforce ments there from other places. Should the Germans succeed in their attack on the lines of the allies in the Argonne district, the defense Of the French capi- tal will be crippled, it is stated.
 Germany has eight army corps protecting Hungary from Rus sian invasion. The Russians, while driven from Hungary, are making headway in their inva- sion of East Prussia, and the Russian commanders are hoping to make the Teutons hurry some of their troops from Hungary to East Prussia, which would give the Slavs chance to invade Hungary again.
 r. is reported from London that the invasion of Egypt by the Turks is getting to be serious problem.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Alaska Lawmakers
 Get More Mileage

JUNEAU, Jan. 3l.-Members of the Alaska legislature will get an increase of mileage fees this year Governor Strong has been notified that his recommendation that the mileage fees for Alaska legislators be increased has been officially approved, and hereafter the Territorial lawmakers will get paid In accordance with the distance they must travel from their iomes to Juneau
 Governor Strong explained, in dis cussing the matter. that under the new arrangement, the members of the local legislature will receive all that they will justly be entitled to for travelling to and from this city
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Government Sues
 For Realty itle

JUNEAU. Jan. 31.-Judge Fred NJ. Brown. Of the Third judicial division nus just completed hearing tie evi dence in an important case here, brought by the government to set aside the patent to local realty U~ct. His decision will be handed down soon, it la expected.
 The land involved ill the suit was formerly an old cemetery. It is con tended by the government that the title to the land was granted under wrong representations, and suit was filed to cancel the title If the gov e1nment wins the case, 1t Is believed that the people receiving the invalid title to the tract will be subject t criminal prosecution on tie grounds
 I fraud
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Australia Will
 Conserve Minerals

MELBOURNE, Australia Jan. 31. It was announced here today that the Australian government had de- termined to conserve it's mineral supply until the war in Europe comes to an end.
 In accordance with this policy. all existing contracts between owners of Australian mines and foreign con cerns for local products are to be cancelled by order of the government and mineral products will not be permitted to be shipped away until further orders.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
American Trucks
 To Go to Europe

KENOSHA, Wis, Jan. 31.-Manu- featuring firms of this city have just received orders for automobile trucks from the governments of France and England that will keep them busy for some time.
 The orders for trucks involves a total of $5OO,O0O It Is announced tha, the forces of men employed in the local factories will be material ly increased as a result of the new orders. It is expected that more orders of the same kind will be ob- tained from the warning nations by tie time these orders have been filled
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Arizona Floods
 Causing Damage

PHOENIX, AriZ.. Jan. 31.-Floods ill the southern and central parts Of Arizona have resulted in damag- ing property to the extent of $200,- 900. The floods were the result of continued rainstorms of the last few days
 The storms are continuing, but with considerable moderation While il is feared that some more damage will result in a few places i, Is generally believed that the worst of the storm has passed and that the floods will soon abate.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
To Investigate
 More Industries

NEW YORK, Jan. 31-Arrange- ments are being made by the mem. bers of the new federal Industrial Relations committee to take up all investigation of the conditions in various mining and manufacturing centers to determine If the wage. earners are getting justice done them.
 A member of the committee stated today that he and his associates are seriously thinking of going soon either to West Virginia or to Penn. sylvania to begin investigations of the coal and iron industries
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
Small Child Dies
 Under Operation

VALDEZ, Jan. 31.-Jay McGilvray the six-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. A. McGilvray of this city. died Wednesday while undergoing an op. eration on his stomach.
 The child had been suffering with stomach trouble, and every effort to check the disease proved futile It was decided that the only hope lay in an operation. but the child's vitality was not sufficient to with stand the shock.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
WILSON LOYAL TO ALASKA
Italy Buys Wheat
 To Reduce Prices
NATION ENTERS COMMERCIAL FIELD TO PROTECT THE
 CONSUMERS.

ROME, Italy, Jan. 31-Deal- CTS who have been buying up the available wheat supply in Italy for the purpose of boosting prices, and thereby reaping big profits, will find that their plans are sure to miscarry, for the government has gone into the wheat buying business for the purpose of keeping prices down.
 IL Is the intention of the gov ernment to buy wheat and sell it to consumers at such low prices that spectators will be forced out The wheat will be distributed to all sections of the country.
 The prices of wheat and other food stuffs have been boosted since the war began to such an extent that poor people are un- able to get enough for sustain ing life. Already several bread riots have been reported in vari- ous places. IL seems that the famine for bread Is felt worse In Sicily than anywhere else.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
/ h,SEP RETURNS TO BERLIN

BERLIN, Jan 31-The Emperor If Germany returned here today from the western battle line, and t is expected that he will leave or the eastern battle line this week, going first to the scene of the fight ing in East Prussia.
 While on the western line, the emperor was present at the fighting in France. not far from Paris. and was actually under fire in the vi- cinity of Soissons The knowledge that the kaiser was witnessing their work, is said to have given the Ger man soldiers new animation.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01

the Germans to withdraw some of their troops from Austria-Hungary.
 That the Russians are planning to increase the vigor of the attack on East Prussian lines, and thus force the Germans to withdraw troops from the south to protect Germany from Slav invasion. is indicated in adyices received here from Petro- grad. If this plan works out as sug- gested. the Russians are expected to rush several armies southward at once, 10 overrun Hungary.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
PLEASURE PIER $ DAMAGED.

VENICE, Calf, Jan. 31.-Terrific winds and heavy seas damaged more or less beach property here since yesterday morning. The most serious damage was done to the Kin ney pleasure pier at this place, a portion of which was wrecked It was the most destructive storm that ever visited this place.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
AIR SHIPS FLY A P0NE COAST
GERMAN AGGRESSIVE MOVEMENT FAILS.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Up to the present time. the German aggressive movement on the Belgian coast has proved failure. This las encour- aged the allies in making plans for clearing the coast by the aid of the warships.
 It is announced today that the French troCNs. which are now op- posing the Germans in the Argonne district. will be reinforced and that a more determined effort will ba made to pierce the German lines at that place. If the allies can break through the lines of the Teutons in the Argonne district, 1t will force the latter to switch many of the coast troops to that place in order to protest the line of supply
 The fight in the Argonne district is declared to be of decisive na lure, for if the Germans succeed in forring the French back there. the Teutons will be able to connect up with their lines at St. Mihiel, and Il us isolate the French troops at Terdun. This will mean that the lat CT will he in grave danger of cap 'rre. It would also cripple the French resistance in front of Paris
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
INVASION OF
 TURKS SERIOUS.

LONDON. Jan. 31.-The invasion If Egypt by the Turks is causing much official worry in British mili- taly circles. for according to reports received here the Turkish armies are of formidable size. While no official announcement has been made to that effect, 1t Is understood that trans ports loaded with troops are to be dispatched at once to Egypt to rein force the garrisons there.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
COAST WINTER MILD.

VALDEZ, Jan. 3l. The snow fall in Valdez has been the lightest this year in the history of this city. The winter has been unusually mild, and there has been but one severe windstorm. The wind on that occa- sion had velocity of 25 miles an hour.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
RUSSIANS MAKE GAINS IN PRUSSIA

PETROGRAD. Jan. 3l.-Reinforce. ments are being hurried to the Rus sian troops that are invading East Prussia and from the fact that the Russians are steadily making gains in that country. 1t Is believed that the Germans will soon be compelled to withdraw troops from France or Austria to stop the invasion.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
PREPARE FOR ACTIVITY.

VALDEZ. Jan. 31.-Mining opera tions in the vicinity of Valdez promise to be unusually active dur ing the coming season. Already sup plies are being shipped to the vari- ous mines. and other preparations being made for the seasons work.
 Several outfits have left here in the last two or three days. headed for Slate and Valdez creeks.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-01
POLISH CAMPAIGN IS UNSUCCESSFUL.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Reports re ceiyed here today from Russia state that the Germans are making no headway in Poland, and that the campaign there is not successful.
 It is declared also that the Rucsiar line extending from East Prussia to the Carpathian mountains in Aus tris' is still intact and that the Russians are now holding their groun everywhere against the attacks of the Teutons. MinCr gainss made bN the Germans in the last two or three days have been overcome by important gains made in other places by the Russians.
 From advices received here from Russia it is quite evident that the Russians are much stronger in the north than in the south of the bat tle line.