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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
sTRAw woRTH sa.aO PRR TON
As Fertilizer ard You Can't Affort
TO Burn IL.

straw Is too valuable to burn. 4
ton OF straw contains 1870 pounds
OF dry matter; s.etpounds Of nitro
gen, worth fifteen cents . pound;
"A pounds of phosphorus acid, val
ued at 5 cents q pound, and 1875
pounds OF potash. also worth Scents
q pound. The total value Of the fer
tiIizing contents Of . ton Of straw
is worth 1921 When a ton Of
straw Is burned the nltrogens lost
ne MartA1 sat- The phosphorus
sAnla potassium remain In the ash.
The best way to utilize straw is
5t6uEsJ'7t'Gs bedding II will absorb
TIE Hf6fid which contains most Of
tie Altfogen excreted from the anil
mai body. Some farmers will say
] that hey have more straw than
they can use to advantage for bed
ding. Never be afraid 10 use plenty
for bedding, as q domestic animal
enjoys dry sleeping quarters and
will thrive better If they have them,
Then haul out the manure. BY this
method you not only get the full
fertilizing value OF the straw and
the manure. but you also add . large
amount Of vegetable to the soil
which will form humus.
Is Some straw may be used for feed.
stock cattle win consume large
amounts OF bright straw, especially
oats straw. Mature horses doing lit
tie or no work in the winter may
be kept in good condition by feed
ing ration Of grain, oats straw,
and little hay. ST. III,
Several Inventions have been per-
fected recently to spread straw. It
IL still question whether It pays
for the labor to spread straw on
the. land. IL the soil is very low
4by ek n /. ndoubtedly pays. II
theI sOil has ~ tendency to drift. q
top dressing OF straw will hold the
straw
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
nrw srYLE NrcKI.R COINED.
win Honor the Disappearing Indian
and Buffalo.

watch for the new five cent piece
A brand new nickle, Of entirely Dill
ferent design is to be coined soon
ana viii be in general circulation
in a short time. 1t will snpplant
the five cent coin now in use ana
no more Of the present kind Will De
coined. George D. Roberts, director
81 the mint and J. 2. Fraserss an
artist working on the design, hare
.held 4 conference and announced
come details OF the new coin. An
Indian head will adorn the race p
the coin and . buffalo VIII De on
the reverse. The design is intenaSs1G
to honor the disappearing lnalan
and buffalo. The coinage Of these
nickies Is not apt to begin mucn
before the first Of the year,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
HAPPY WOMEN.
PIeny Of Them in Abilene and Good
Reason For 1t,

wouldn't any woman be heppy'
After years Of backache suffer
ing,
Days OF misery, nights Of unrest
The distress Of urinary troubles
When she finds freedom.
Many readers Will profit By the
following.
Lucy A. Waters, 514 d. n. Sixth
st., Abilene, Kansas, says: %For
elk years / was subject to attacks
Of kidney trouble. NY back wa
very painful and difficulty with the
kidney secretions existed. ! used
plasters and tried q highly recon-
mended kidney meGcine, but OBJ
tanned no lasting benefit until
took Doan's kidney Pills. They i'm
proved my condition In every way
and about q year ago when ! again
used them, the results we're Of the
best. / have previously endorsed
this remedy and at the present time
/ am glad to confirm my former
statement"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-MiIburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the mans poan's-T
and take no other. adv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
JUNCTION CITY TO VOTE
ON GAS FRANCHISE

A special election will be held at
Junction City soon to, decide whether
the city shall grant gas franchise
to Manhattan men who have applied
for ii with the view Of establishing
gas plant in that city. The fran
chise has been drawn up and APP
proved by the city officials. The
company will pay all expenses Of
the special election and II granted
the franchise the company will have
its plant in operation by next fall
according to the promoters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

Mans 81 eeAadf Mnst - On IivSty|
RusAass

# T.
with the coming Install stion Of
the paf tGla post Aystsm over the
United states on JanuaryAf. 1919,
regulations are being sent out q
the post offices over the country 70,
garding the matter, orders yeceiy-
ed BY the local office show that the
department viii insist thai certain
regulations be enforced that have
only been advised IN other Gases
One Of these IL that the name Of
the sender must be on the packages
and another Is that certain class
Of parcels posi- stamps must be
used.
Three Of the regulations, which
the department has asked that the
general public notice particularly
are as follows:
"That distinctive parcels post
stamps must be used on all fourth
class matter. beginning January 1.
1918, and that such matter bearing
ordinary stamps will be treated as
Held for Postage. A
"That parcels will be mailable
only at post offices, branch post
offices, lettered and local named
stations, as !, may be designated BY
the postmaster"
"That all parcels must bear the
return card Of the sender; other
wise they will not be accepted for
mailing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

Junction 0ily 8fnn Essis 400 eteert
and Many Hogs. 2

One 81 ths filess pens ~ sastiS
IN the county Is being TED this win
ter BY J. r. Kregar At his fine farm
across the Smoky river east OF the
city. In the lots are over 400 head
OF choice steers that will be fed
for several months before going to
the eastern market. Mr. Kregar
wants TO buy his feed in this county
and Is now advertising for 2e.eee
bushels OF corn and he also wants
800 hogs TO put in the feed lot
Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
AGGIE SENIORS PUT LID
ON GLASS DANCES
Aater Sending Ont Prpgralllsf For
Hop IT'S Called or.

~ go Ky .h3ss ss.t !. 5ttt ~ ~ :.
Just as q portion Of the senior
class al the agricultural college
thought they had the dance question
settled forever and werea getting
ready to give their first class dance
a meeting was held and the class
voted to fescind the action taken e
rev weeks ago to allow the class to
dance. Three former attempts had
been made to get. the class to re-
scind the action but It was not sue
cessful until yesterday. The class
had decided to give the first dance
December s. and the programs have
been issued for It. also, hall had
been rented for the occasion. It Is
said that the reason the action was
rescinded waesthat = certain faction
Of the class il afraid to allow the
class TO dance would be giving the
fraternity members too much
SWAY"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
MAIL YoUR xssas PACKAGES
Those for Over the Seas Should be
Sent ct Once.

It is time, even now, to commence
mailing Christmas letters and pack
ages. Those bound nor over the
seas should be mailed at once. The
Christmas time is the busy season
for the postoffice men. Not only
because Of numerous presents sent
but people who don't write letters
at any other season Of the year get
IN the right humor at Christmas and
send letters to friends and relatives.
Mailing Christmas packages early
relieves the congestion on the last
few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
SHIFTING SOIL

a.al Estate Transfers Reported b.
J. e. Keel. Abstractor.
r q. MunselI ct al to Charles n
Huh, lots 8, 8, blk 26. Herington
$1,000.
Charles N. Hull ct ux to Charles
N. MunseIl, lots !, 2, 3, blk ~
Herington, $500.
Eugene w. Bunnell ct ux to I @
walker, lots 1Ob, 1O7, 100, Ill
: 9Th street. Solomon, $1,000.
]. r. Young ct ux to q. @. Huffman
lots 1s, 10. 20, blk %, FairyieN
add Abilene, s454.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

u. O. Bell Of Brandon, Colo. Ia
offering special inducements for q
colony Of eight families to help de-
velop eight 2o-acre tracts Of small
fruit. onion and potato land near
town. Plenty Of water for irriga-
ton any day In year. You should
write hin. S1wBt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

If you are in the market for an
auto don't buy until you see the
MARATHONE. The best machine
on the market. Call me for dem
onstration. G. r. Lowe, Chapman,
.K.naas 2lw2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
Auborn Auto Agency

sagIf yOsI are in the market for an
auto don't buy until you see the
Auburn. The most for your money
Call Us for demonstration.
@. M. McvICKER, Agent
Talmage. Kan, phone TO garage.
6d6t10w6fs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
your sale BElls Printed

while You are In town, II ycu
come to this office with your list
properly made out we will get out
your sale bills and Vet you take
them home with you. Come in early
and give us all the time you have
to spare and we viii do the rest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

Two heating stoves 2 cabboards.
bed stead, washing machine and
wringer, organ, center tables. chairs,
etc.
TERMs-All sums Of $40 and un-
der cash; sums over $40 q credit OF
10 months will be given on note
with approved security At 10 per
cent. II paid when due only 8 per
cent interest win be charged No
property to be removed until settled
for.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

Bring your poultry and eggs to
Green Bros. corner Second and Null
berry. Highest market price. S7wtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

Good vinegar for sale, 20 cents
per gallon. Abram Brechbill Jr',
6 miles north Of Detroit. 14w6t'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
! FOR CASH RENT.

i The y. W., Creech farm Of 285
acres. adjoining HeringtOn. Apply to
the Bank OF Herington, Herington,.
Kansas. 2Od2t21w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
Public Sale

The undersigned will sell at pub
IieA auction at the farm s miles
north and ih miles west Of Abb
lene, 2 miles south and mile east
OF Talmase, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
10 HEAD OF HORSES

Commencing ~ ~ y ciOcA bhNIPi tNS
following property:
n HEAD OF HORSES
Grey mare 9 years old bred to
Percheron horse; bay mare Il years
old bred to Jack; bay marelb years
old bred to jack; bay all purpose
horse 2 years old. driving team 4
years old auto broke; 2-year-old
colt; 2 yearling colts; last spring
colt; 3 last spring mules.
81 HEAD OF CATTLE
Fourteen head mich cows s civ
ing milk; 2 registased shorthorn
cows; 8 yearlings. 4 heifers and
3 steers; calves; POlled Durham
bull / year old registered; Short
horn bull calf eligible to register,
2s HEAD OF HOGS
Thirteen shoats weighing about
1870 pounds each, is pigs.
FARM IMPLEMENTS, ETC.
Box wagon, 3 rack wagons with
racks. top buggy, open buggy. spring
wagon, extra wagon box, Deering5
corn binder ii good order MilYali7
kee grain binder. Dcering mower,
hay rake, PROV Emerson weeder.
GROW Kirlin weeder, Canton lister.
2-section harrow. Emerson 12-inch
gang pillow, 16-inch sulky ploW,
Deere corn planter, 1-horsc corn
drill. John Deere cultivator, Moline
4-shoyeI cultivator, Indiana disc
drill, disc, stalk cutter. Plano bind
er, hog rack, horse Witte gas
engine good as new, horse power
grinder, end gate, seeder, 2-hole
corn shelter, 2 one-hole corn SHELF
ers, SIT. tank, gasoline tank, SUD
ply tank, 2 grindstOnes, DeLanal'
cream separator, block and tackle
with 10 feet OF rope. 4 sets work
harness, set driving harness z sets
single harness. flynets and many
other articles too numerous 70 mem
tion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the
following property:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28

49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
FIND STOLEN CLOTHING
Men and Woman'S Goats Alleged to
Have Been Stolen From
Cars Seized

Chief Goods room at the station
house last night was suggestive of a
clothing house after a wagon load of
women's coats, of ali patterns, had
been piled on tables. The garments
had been taken from S. W. Harris's
store, Ills King street. According
to special officers of the Washington
Southern Railway, they have from
time to time been stolen from cars of
that company.
After the clothing had been taken
to the station house Harris was ar
rested. Between eleven and twelve
o'clock he was released upon a bond
of $1,000 for his appearance in the
Police Court this morning, Jacob Rose
becoming his surety.
Harris appeared in the Police Court
this morning, represented by Judge
Nicol, when he waived hearing and
the case was sent on to the grand
Jury. Jacob Rose again became his
surety. Commemorative Attorney
Brent represented the state.
Chief Goods was told by a country
man yesterday that he had seen
resident of this city transporting the
plumber in a wagon to the store where
it was found, and last night Chief
Goods and several officers went tc
the store and seized the garments
They later arrested Harris.
Since the above was written th'
police found about twenty women:
coats in a yard in house IN tht
southwestern section of the city
They were brought to the station
house.
The garments which were recover
ed last night were it is said, taEel
from a clump of bushes near Lin
coma station, southwest of Alexander;
placed in a wagon and brought to Tia
ri's store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
SENT TO THE REFORM SCHOOL.
Two Colored Boys Arraigned for
Stealing Brass From Southern
Railway Company.

Morris and George Robinson, col
ored boys, one years old and the
other 7, were brought before the 20
lice Court this morning on the charge
of stealing brass from the premises
of the Southern Railway Company In
this city. According to an employee
of the company, who identified the
accused, the thieves had carried off
brasses which cost the company
S12.3S cents each, and junk dealer
who was in the court at the time SAID
they would 1ling about forty cents
as Junk. The employee further stated
that the boys were a chronic annoy
ance. and that as soon as a piece or
brass was placed on the ground or on
an engine the boys were at hand
ready to seize it and get away.
The accused were ordered to be
placed in the reform school. One OF
the boys has already been an inmate
of that institution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
ALEXANDR|AN ARRESTED
]. C. Rust Alleged to Have Eloped
With Chicago.
HeireSS

Accused by the Washington police
of inducing young Chicago heiress
to elope with him and leading her to
believe that they had been married,
James Cartwright Rust, son of N. T..
Rust, living at West Falls Church,
was arrested yesterday afternoon on
complaint of agents of the Depart
ment of Justice. He is being held for
the Chicago police, who have been
notified of his capture.
Rust, who is % years old. and mar
ried, is said by the officials of the Du-
reau of investigation Of the Depart
ment of Justice to have gone to CHI
capo about ten months ago with the
intention of obtaining divorce from
his wife, and while there to have car
ried on a love affair with an "attln-
ity," a 17-year-old girl, of promi-
nent family.
After being taken into custody last
night, Rust, it is said, again and again
threatened to kill himself. He faint
cd several times, and finally was
placed in a private room, and a spec
ial guard set over him.
of his wife, but officers say that
he has not been living with her
for more than year, and that she
Is not now in Washington. The
poljce said that he eloped to Rock
v;lle and was married when a mere
boy. -, -,
After short courtship with the
Chicago heiress, Rust, according 10
the Department of Justice officials
induced the girl to elope with nm &c
M;chioan. where he promised her they
would be married. In Michigan, the
officials say, he secured marriage
license. using his correct name, ane
represented to the girl that the IL
cense was all that was necessary u
make the marriage binding.
The couple, according to the Pc
lice. continued to live as man and WIG
in the West. Three months after tns
alleged marriage, Rust is said by th'
notice to have deserted the girl, ane
left her to return to her family IN Chi
cago. -
Pust pavo his address as 2O4 Nortr
Columbus street, Alexandria, wher
arrested yesterday.
The young man is native Oh i1'eN'
andria. where he resided with his par
ents for several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Board of Supervisors of Alex
andria county at a meeting ycstel'
day decided to appoint board OF pc.
lice commissioners consisting OF
three residents Of the county Inc
supervisors will hold another meeting
August 26 next, at which time the
board will be named.
The board will shortly afterward
organize and the question of whether
or not Alexandria county VIII DC
furnished with a mounted police
service will be determined upon.
The salaries of Commonwealth
Attorney Mackey and Sheriff burch
were increased by the supervisors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

A mass meeting was held in Alex
andria countyMonday night for the
purpose of expressing dlssatlsfac-
ton at the rates charged for cleo
tricity by the Alexandria County
Lighting Company. The company,
through a representative, met all the
requests of the county people and the
latter adjourned satisfied with the
terms of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
COLORED EXCURSION1STS.

Four cars heavily loaded with col
ored eXcursionists of all ages passed
through this city this morning on the
electric railway. Cars of the Falls
Church branch were used by the pick
nickers. The occupants Of the first
seemed determined to let everybody
know they were in the city, and they
made more noise that half dozen wag-
on loads of JOY riders, by waving rib
bons, handkerchiefs, etc, and exercls-
ing their lungs for all they were
worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

wagon from Washington from
which ice cream is received in this
civ and( bakers wagon from the
same city collided this mornlg on
K;ro street between st. Asaph and
washington. The damage was slight
The horses became frightened put
thew were soon brought to matt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Messrs. Clifford and Gordon Jones
are visiting Mrs. Foster in King
George county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Miss Evelyn Crismond who has
been visiting Mrs. Eugene Bode in
North Columbus street has. returned
to her home in Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
interesting News Notes About Peo'
pie of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Miss Marie Sands, of Williamsport,
Pa, is the guest of Master Wilton
Arlington, at his home in Queen
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mr. James Schoeni has returned to
his home in Lee street after spending
his vacation in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mrs. w. K. Draper and son are
visiting her brother, Mr.. j. c. Marsh
in Charlottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Officer William Ferguson has return
ed from his vacation spent at st.
Georges Island, Md, and Officer Ju-
liam Rawlett has returned from La
Plat, Nd, where he spent ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Smoot, Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Smot, Mrs. Sallie Co.
tor Hopper and Mr.. Stuart Hopper of
Baltimore, are spending the summer
at Massanetta Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bendheim are
spending a few weeks in Ocean City,
Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Col. Francis L. Smith and sister
Miss Margaret V. Smith are spending
several weeks at Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Miss Cora Duffey has returned from
a visit to Mrs. Hammersly in Lees
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Miss Flossie Madison from Char
lottesville, Va, is the guest of Mrs.
Charles Turner, of 433 North Column
bus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

-mrA lp sqrIo poI!Aep pun IIoqs lJoS
mel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Officer John Z. Roberts is spend
ing his ten-day leave in and around
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Johnson,
Misses 3. T. Greene, S. 7. Doyle, Ma
RE Sherwood, all Of Washington, and
Miss Margaret E. Greene, of this city,
returned Sunday from Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Miss Nancy Tackett is visiting il
Haymarket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Miss Daisy Dudley has returned
from Atlantic City.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-18
VETERAN MERCHANT DEAD
II. II. Burt Trained Successful Men at
Rutland store.

Rutland. Jan. 12-Benjamin H.
Burt Rutland's veteran merchant and
father of Benjamin Hapgood Burt OF
New York. the ewell-known writer of
lyrics. died at the Rutland hospital
to-day after five days illness with
pneumonia. aged 81 years. The funeral
will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. E. r.
Morse Of this city. his daughter.
Mr.. Burt was born in Rutland and
had always lived here. He was the
youngest Of 10 children of Charles
Burt. who opened general store In
this city In 1910. p. Fl. Burt entered
into a partnership with his father at
mess to dry goods establishment.
which. after his fathers decease. he
carried on alone until 1900. Several
men who afterwards became success
full dry goods merchants received their
training at Mr. Burt's store. Mos.
conspicuous among these was John C.
Shedd, who later was the executive
head of the Marshall Field company
Of Chicago.
Mr.. Burt married at Bellows Falls.
May 20. 1857 Miss Anna VI. Hapgood.
who still survives They celebrated
their golden wedding in 1907. Mrs.
Morse. wife of Treasurer r. Il. Morse
of the Vermont Marble company, and
benjamin Hapgood Burt are the only sur
viving children Mr. Burt was a mem.
Der of the Episcopal Church and serv-
ed as treasurer 25 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-01-18
BACK HOME FROM ALASKA.
Arthur Lyman Of Rutland Was II
Days on the Way.

Rutland. Jan. l2.-After spending about
q year at rokeen. Alaska. as super
intendent for the Vermont Marble COM
pany, Arthur Lyman of this city. having
spent II nights and days aboard ship and
rain. has arrived home. The quarries
with which he was connected are located
IN Marble island At the beginning or
the Rutland mans work at Token there
was in oneration one quarry where
marble similar TO the Italian product was
taken out. During the year second
quarry has been opened. where green
marble Is found and a third has been
started, the product of which Is black
and white veined stone. which can re
polished nearly coal black. Most OF this
kind OF stone used in the United States
has heretofore been imported.
The company employees about - men at
Token. most OF them being hired at
Tacoma Wash. During the past season
s60 blocks of marble, weighing about ~
tons each. were shipped to the company :
finishing shops at Tacoma and San
Frarclsco