The Alaska citizen., 1915-02-08

d condition which made it neCes- sary for the United States to feed the entire world. and he felt sure the task could b. accomplished it the people would start in time to produce the supplies needed
 WANT GERMAN OFFENDER.
 WASHINGTON. D. C. Feb 4 Formal demand was made upon the state department today for the ex- tradition of Werner von Horn. the German who destroyed a portion oi the international bridge connectin 2 Maine and Canada at Nanceboro. The demand, which was not unex- pected has been taken under advise ment and there is the probab bility that no decision will be reached for several days,
 Non Horn. who was taken into custody by the authorities at Vance. boro shortly after the bridge was dynamited. was convicted today on the minor charge of defacing build ings. and sentenced to thirty days in the city jail The buildings defaced were those standing near the wreck ed bridge. considerable damage hay ing resulted from the flying debris. N nile the prisoner is serving his present sentence the more serious questions involved in the case will DC investigated and in case the de- mand of Great Britain is denied, there is the probability that von torn will be charged with more eIious offense.
 JAP CRUISER WRECKED. SAN DIEGO, Cal. Feb. 4.-Tha Japanese cruiser Asuma. with a complement Of 500 oIlcers and men, nas been wrecked $50 miles south 0t Port Bartolome. and is now be Ing broken to pieces by the surf. The wireless advices received here state tat several American war shps and merchant vessels are has cruiser. in the hope of rescuing the surN ivors.
 M'ADOO TALKS.
 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. A. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo addressed the chamber of commerce of the United States this afternoon. choosing as his topic the admins tration shipping bill. which is at present engaging the attention of tie members of the senate. The secretary spoke in defense of the measure declaring that it offered the only means of saving American commerce in the present crisis.
 COMPLETING WORK.
 NEW YORK. Feb 1.-The fed eral commission on industrial rela- >;ol @lL Iosl hearings in this city during the past fortnight, has practically con- cluded it's Investigations, and will terminate the sessions during the resent week.
 ICE SINKS VESSELS
 CHICAGO. Feb 4.-The steamers Iowa and Racine were caught in the ice in Lake Michigan today and crust ed by the heavy packs. The iowa went to the bottom almost i'm nediately, the crew being compelled 10 take refuge on the ice When last reported. the Racine also was sinking and the crew of that vessel was prepared to take to the ice at any moment.
 Several rescue boats are now has teuHlS lO lllt SCtlle Ol tue NItCkS
 TO VOTE ON SUFFRAGE
 ALBANY. x. Y Feb. 4-By the unanimous adoption of the woman's suffrage bill by the upper house of the state legislature today. the ques tion of equal rights at the polls is put squarely up to the voters Of |. state. who will have an oppor- unity to decide the question at the ext election.
 BRYAN TO SPEAK.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. A. Secretary of State Bryan arrived here today from the capital and will spend two days here. During hi brief stay in the state, Bryan will make eight speeches.
 AMERICANS PROTEST.
 WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb A. The announcement of Great Britain that vessels laden with foodstuffs consigned to Germany, Austria Hun gary and Turkey will be seized by the warships of the allies hereafter. has aroused storm of disapproval throughout the United States The state department is swamped with messages of protest from angry Am ericans, who demand that American shipments be protected.
 WANTS DIRECT PRIMARY.
 SALT LAKE. Utah. Feb. 4.-Rep- resentative Christensen has intro duced bill in the state legislature providing for direct primary in his state.
 POSTAGE RATES RAISED.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. A. According to an official announce ment made today by the postoffice department. the rate of postage to Germany will be raised to five cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce or frac- tion thereof The new rate goes Into effect immediately.
 MOB KILLS DOCTOR.
 AUGUSTA, Ga. Feb. 4.-Dr. A. s. Culberston, prominent physi- elan was shot and killed today by mob at Evens. Columbia county east of this city Culbertson was charged with insulting a young mar ried woman.
 DEFENDS NEUTRAL POLICY.
 INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 5 In an address delivered in this city last night. Secretary of State Bryan de- tended the neutral policy of the ad- ministration and urged the support of the public in the efforts which are being made by President Will son to avoid a clash with the war