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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15

LoCAL Improvement District No.
76s.-Notfce Is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 43s5
of the City of Tacoma, a roll hal,
vsen placed In my hands for the
collection of the 4th annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
fife Improvement OF South M
Street and South Il" Street from
South Seth Street to South 58th
Street; South *" Street from South
seth Street to South 9th Street;
and South 56th Street from South
IN. Street to Sou-h TX" Street.
Said Improvement consists In
laying down on said portions of
said streets cement concrete side
walks five (5) feet In width, taking
up and relaying a portion Of the
present curb, cutters and cross
walk to make same conform to line
and grade OF this improvement.
Said fnstaIlment may be paid on
or before January LIST. 1918. hut
II not paid on or before said date
added interest. penalty and costs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
BUSINESS CHANCES

We have nice listing of hotels, rooming houses,
grocery stores picture shows pool halls that can be
bought at prices that absolutely right ranging in
price from $500 and up. If you are interested in any
kind of business chance, come in and we will show
you some dandy propositions.
Come in and let us know your wants, we know the
country and can show the goods All we ask is you
give a trial.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
HOIST & PHILLIPS co.
305-6-7-8 Provident Bldg.
LEGAL NOTICES.

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LOCAL Improvement District No.
7S7.-Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 557o
of the City of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed in my hands for the
collection of the 1st annual install-
ment of the assessment levied for
grading to the established grade,
South 2sth Street from East IL
Street to Bay Street with q road
way forty (40) feet in width, and q
sidewalk and parking space on each
side thereof twenty (20) feet in
width, except from q point 200 feet
east of the east line of East "R"
Street to Bay Street. where only the
south half of said roadway and the
parking space on the south side
thereof shall be graded; construct
ing curbs, cutters and crosswalks
of plank, and laying down on said
sidewalk spaces cement concrete
sidewalks five (5) feet In width;
eaeept where necessary on account
of fills, wood walks shall be laid.
together with the necessary storm
Water drainage.
Said installment may be paid on
pru before January LIST, 1915, but
If not paid on or before said date,
ided Interest, penalty and costs
IN CHAs. ID. ATKINS,
re City Treasurer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15

-Ior Woman to be an expert
on railroad rates and the adjust
ment OF railroad tariffs. But
Mrs. George Alexander Mosshart
bewilders her friends In society
and suffrage circles in Washing
ton with her knowledge of rail-
road rate problems. She was
secretary to the Nebraska state
railway commission for several
years and the leading railway
journals of the country have pub
lished articles she has written
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15

We have one Of the best propositions in an East Of
the Mountain alfalfa and dairy proposition to trade
for Puyallup Valley berry land or income property.
It is beautiful place with registered stock and
money maker; also many other propositions in hay
lands We also have some choice wheat lands in
Eastern Washington both for trade and sale; some
choice tracts on the Old Puyallup car line to ex-
change for city property Give us trial. let us ex-
change what you have for something you want no
matter where located We also have some real snaps
in city property with payments of $50 down, balance
like rent Why not own your own home when you
can buy homes for propositions of this kind7
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

will attach.
CHAS. ID. ATKINS,
City Treasurer
Dec. 1-s-15, 1915.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15

LOCAL. Improvement District No.
712--Nottce Is hereby given that
q the City of Tacoma q roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection Of the 5th annual INSTALL
ment levied for the Improvement
nut to . point s25 feet east OF South
''E' Street.
Said Improvement consists In lay
Ing down on said portion OF said
street cement concrete sidewalks
five (b) feet In width.
Provided that where permanent
walks were already constructed BY
permission of the Commissioner OF
Public Works, they are not includ-
ed In this Improvement.
Said fnstaIlment may be paid on
or before January 9Th, 1915. but
IL not paid on or before said date
added interest, penalty and costs
CHAs. d. ATKINS.
City Treasurer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
BRING US YOUR TRADES!

Commence the new year on the farm; be your own
boss; let us trade sell you fully equipped farm;
let the farm with cows, pigs, horses and chickens
earn you a bank account. Remember one good in
vestment is worth lifetime of toll. A good farm is
a sure investment From our large listings, we can
sell or trade you dairy farms with first class soil,
with good buildings stocked with fine COWS, horses,
chickens, pigs and equipped with all necessary farm
implements We can sell or trade you such place
from $4,000 and up, the price depending upon the size
OF the farm, the distance from town. number of stock
and equipment, etc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
HELP MALE


SCHOOL Of Divine Science ana
Phrenology open for anrall.
ment. Phone Main 9227.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15

LOCAL Improvement District No
S62.-Notice 10 hereby given that
In pursuance OF Ordinance No. 5572
OF the City of Tacoma. a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the LIST annual INSTALL
ment or the assessment levied for
constructing new sidewalks OF
plank eight (s) feet in width. on
the east side of Tacoma Avenue
from South 23rd Street to South
25th Street, with log cribs and the
necessary filling.
Said tnstallment may be paid on
or before January list, 1915, but
IL not paid on or before said date
added interest, penalty and costs
CHAS. ID. ATKINS.
City Treasurer
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-15
RENT-HOuSES

NEW, modern G-rrom house, lseep-
ing porch, fireplace, full base
ment. with furnace and trays; paw
ed street; car line. Phone Proctor
1865.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INFORMATION
FOR COLORED PEOPLE.

Central Bureau OF Information for
Colored People. Headquarters-Cen.
trail office. 1907 Powell street. San Fran.
cisco; phone Kearny 2lO7. Oakland
office, 42S Eighth street; phone lake
side 1921. This bureau is composed of
the following representatives The San
francisco Women's Club, president
Mrs. j. S. Francis; the Afro American
Literary Council, j. a. Foreman, presi-
dent, and the Bureau of Information Of
Oakland, of which w. F. Jackson is
president. Rev. j. H. Wilson, pastor
OF Bethel church, is the manager of the
central office. This Office invites CO.
operation of similar organizations that
are honestly interested in the comfort
and well-being OF strangers who may
chance to come among us and who care
Tor the good name and reputation OF
our city.
This organization has authorized no
one to solicit money or provisions from
the merchants OF this city or any one
else. We are not preparing to enter
tain paupers.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
LOS ANGELES
March (. IoI

w aiSH ,. 1918.
William Shelton of 1928 East
Twenty-fourth street has been very
III, but is improving.
Mr.. Bass and wife formerly Miss
Carlotta Spear) have returned from
their honeymoon trip to the San
Diego exposition.
Mrs. G Washington of Bakers
field underwent all operation Oh
Saturday, which was very success
full, and she is now on the road to
recovery.
Mrs. A. Parks, sister of Mrs.
Winters of Bakersfield, died at her
home, 1861 Council street, on Feb.
~ Interment was at Rosedale
cemetery.
The railroad boys are all wearing
happy smile, as they have put on
two more trains zone for Chicago
and one for New which
means four crews for the diners.
Frank Washington of Bakersfield
made flying trip to Los Angeles
to be at the bedside of his wife
during her sickness. He expects
to spend a few days with her at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Elgin.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
ORGANIZATION NEEDED
[AFRo AMERICAN LEDGER. |

The current issue of the Crisis
calls attention to the splendid
organization of Jews in America
and what these organizations are
doing for the benefit and uplift of
the Jewish people and in a manner
likens it to the lack of organization
among colored people. 1t may not
be amiss to call attention to the
fact that the colored people of this
country are, if anything, over
organized, but most of the organiza-
tions among US are for the benefit
of their members, and not for the
race as such. Such organizations
as the Grand United Order of Odd
Fellows and the Knights of Pythias
could be a power for good 10 the
race were they to take into con-
sideratiou other matters besides the
raising of large sums to pay officers
of the organizations. and we would
have no objection to this providing
they would put in operation meas
ures and means to help the race in
other things besides caring for the
sick and burying the dead, much
as these are commendable.
If these things cannot be done
according to the constitution of the
organizations, then why not a
federation in which these matters
might be taken up, and all brought
together for mutual help? What
ever the future may have for the
Negro in this country, it has got to
come out of co operation among the
Negroes themselves. Judging from
the proscriptiye legislation going on
all over the South and the tendency
on the part of those in other sections
to keep hands off or to ignore these
conditions altogether, and the addi-
tional fact that sort of quiet pro-
scription is going on i'll other sec
tons outside of the South, there is
but one thing for the race to do
and that is to get together every
where for mutual help.
Will we do it?
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
EXPOSITION BONDS
OAKLAND, March 10, 1915

FELLOW CITIZENS = These are
critical times. The honor of the
citizens of Alameda county is at
stake Remember that in 1911
when the 81 900. 900 bonds were
morally assumed by common con-
sent, the taxes were much less.
Why repudiate them because the
election was delayed, and we have
voted other millions and thus raised
the taxes? If, as we all ack nowl-
edge, there is discrimination at the
exposition, let US attack it directly
and in the open /; but why should
we jeopardize our larger interests
by repudiating the bonds! Will
that remove the prejudicel Our
fathers gave their blood in every
war of this country, and until 1868
THIS was IN spite OF worse CONDITIONS
than we now suffer. Who dares
say they did wrongl Are we not
proud of them? Will not our
enemies one day become ashamed
Of treating such loyal Americans
unjustlyl You know / am with
you in the fight agsinst race pro-
scription, but let me warn you that
this is not the time nor the proper
way to fight.
Vote for the bonds on March 10.
Yours for the race.
REV. d. r. WALLACE.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
LIEUT.. DAVIS GOES TO WHEREFORE

First Lieutenant Benjamin Davis
OF the Ninth cavalry, who left here
few Gays ago under orders of the
war department to assume his new
duties as instructor of military
science and tactics at Wilberforce
university, Ohio, is one of the only
three colored commissioned officers
in the United States army. The
others are Major Charles Young,
now stationed in Liberia, aud Lieut..
John Green, Twenty.6fth infantry.
1t is not orten that an enlisted man
gets commission in the United
States army, and rarity when a
Negro obtains one. Major Yourg
is West Pointer. The career of
Lieut.. Davis therefore is notable.
Just before leaving here he took an
examination for promotion to cap
tain. Three years ago he returned
from Liberia. where he had served
twenty months in the position that
Major Young now occupies.
Lieutenant Davis's army career
began when he organized volun-
teer company In Washington, DC, 4
in 1898. He accompanied it to
Fort Thomas, KY, becoming first
lieutenant When the regiment
was mustered out at Chickamauga,
Ca, in 1899, he enlisted as private
i'll the Ninth cavalry, where he
remained until 1901, becoming the
sergeant major. Before the end of |
his first enlistment he was COM
missioned second lieutenant in the
Tenth cavalry. In 1905 he was
promoted to first lieutenant. Hell
served with the Tenth cavalry in
he Philippines.
From 1905 to 1909, he was on
special service at Wilberforce, to
which he has just returned. In
-oII he was returned to the Ninth
:avalry.
Davis was a junior at Howard
when he resolved to enlist
n the army ane relieve his parents
f the burden of keeping him in
chool. douglas (Arizona) Inter-
ational, February ~, 1915.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
Local Lines

Mrs. w. R. Boyle has removed
from Oakland to 252o Suffer street
San francisco.
D w. Ruggles, an employee Of
the Y. 5. Appraisers department.,
has been detailed for duty at the
exposition.
The joint committee making ar
engagements to entertain the grand
lodge of Masons will meet Tuesday
evening at the residence of ]. G..
Rivers.
The skating rink, under the able
management of Charles Richardson
Is drawing large crowds, and we
wish him good luck. See adver-
tisement.
Afro American Literary Council
held its weekly meeting March 9
The society and its work were
reviewed by Rev. ]. H. Wilson
aud all agreed that it was most
satisfactory. Election of officers
resulted as follows: President, ]. A
Foreman vice-president, Mrs. E.
L. Mason; secretary, Miss Belle
Porter; treasurer, Mrs, ]. A. Fore.
man; current events, E. S. Jones';
journalist, Mrs. Geo. D. Milligan;
critic, Mrs. Nettles sergeant-at.
arms, R. V. Reynolds; programme
committee, Mrs. Carson. Mrs. J. H. |
Wilson, ]. w. Dean. Adjourned |
until Tuesday, March I6.
1t is to be hoped that fraternal
will have an under
standing about collections taken up
n churches, when special services
are being conducted for the orders.
No doubt these services bring many
o church who would not come
otherwise, but this is no reason
Why these occasions should be
AIKEN advantage of to collect money
or objects having no connection
With the church or order.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
EXPOSITION DISCRIMINATION


The following letter, which is
self-explanatory, was sent to Us by
the writer, and is ID response to
our question as to why he sent out
the information published in many
Of our papers anent discrimination
against colored people in San Fran
cisco during the exposition.
OAKLAND. March 2, 1915.
EDITOR WESTERN OUTLOOK
SIR | beg to make known the
reasons for notifying Mr.. Emmett
]. Scott in regard to the article
published in number of Eastern
journals which has caused so much
comment
First, because the information
came to the league (Local No. 2rS
Of Oakland and San Franclsco)
through the president, w. F. Jack
son. who had been notified by the
manager of the hotel association
that the association had met and
decided not 70 allow Afro American
visitors to the exposition equal
accommodations in the hotels and
restaurants in San Francisco during
the fair.
Second, because the Negro bust
ness league Of Oakland aud San
francisco more than a year ago
established a bureau of information
and the secretary of the league.
]. ]. Nashburn, was chosen as its
manager with instructions that
information Oh any subject should
be freely given to strangers, which
was published in The WESTERN
OUTLOOK to that effect.
third, Mr.. Emmett ]. Scott, to
whom the information was sent, is
secretary Of the National Negro
business league, aud by vietue of
that fact and the importance of the
hotel associations ruling, was en-
titled to have been informed.
Fourth. Mr.. Emmett ]. Scott is
lifelong personal friend of the
secretary, ]. ]. Nashburn. and by
virtue of that fact felt it a double
duty to inform him, that he might
not come blindfolded and be con-
fronted with such obstacles un-
awares. But for the timely warn
ing Of true friends, peace and tran
qnillity would be lost to many.
am yours respectfully,
]. ]. NAsHBURN.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
Commercial Museum at XiIberforce

There is to be established at
Wherefore university ia connec-
ton with the commercial depart
ment, a commercial museum which
shall be permanent exhibit of
evidences of Negro activities in
commerce, finance, and industry.
To make this exhibit as complete
and as comprehensive as possible,
Negro business men and corpora
lions throughout the country are
being asked to contribute to the
collection:
First-Photos of Negro business
Offices. buildings in which Negroes
carry on business Gnterior and
exterior views), and any other
photos which show concretely evil
dences of commercial, financial or
industrial activity.
Second Products of Negro in
dustrial and manufacturing con-
Germs, consisting of any articles of
commerce manufactured by Negro
concerns.
Third-Any pamphlets. booklets
or other information relative to the
economic activities of any indi-
vidual firm, corporation, or COM
munity.
Receipt of all photos, articles, or
other materials will be promptly
acknowledged. Brief descriptive
statement should accompany every
thing sent and all matter addressed
to j. F Ormes, Wilberforce, Ohio.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
PHOENIX
March 9, 1915.

| MaICn y, 1915.
w. Still is convalescent.
S. Reeves is on the sick list.
S. Henderson is on his vacation
Rev. Bell spent Sunday with hi
family.
L. Stewart has gone to Okla
home, MS parents being i'll.
Lloyd Polk of Jerome spent a
few days in Phoenix last week.
Mrs. Moran has moved from East
Adams street to sat E. Jefferson
Mrs E. Clayton has moved from
II2o E. Washington street 10 East
Jefferson street.
w. H. Williamson business is
flourisbiug SO much that he has had
to enlarge his restaurant.
Prof. Allen aud Miss Young blood
deserve much credit for the show
given at the Princess rink Feb. 20.
Some Mexicans relieved J. ].
Turner of swell pair of pants
which he had on the clothes line
on Sunday
Mrs. Van Dyck, mother of Mrs.
0. Howard, who spent the winter
here, has returned to her home in
cksonville, Fla.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13

While we tnayNquestion the good
taste of Mr.. Nashburn in sending
forth his letter worded as it was.
we must admit that the facts be
states are substantially true. There
will not be EQUAL accommodation
and we do not know of any city in
the United States which has had an
exposition where such condition
ever prevailed. But colored people
themselves have gone to work and
we are authorized to say that good
accommodations can be provided
for all who may come here. Be-
sides rooms and board in some OF
our best homes. there are hrst-class
places among the whites that will
specially provide for colored some
will take few, aud others dozen
or more. Rev. ]. III. Wilson has
just made arrangements for a party
of sixty in July, and the bureau
with which he is identified are |
maturing plans whereby they hope
to be able TO handle party of 100
decently and well. When hotels
are booking months ahead, and |
rooms are at premium right now
1t is very evident that we are sure
to be at disadvantage.
Our advice to all is to write, and
make arrangements before you
start. There is no discrimination
by The exposition people, and SO
far as we know not any upon the
grounds. But we shall pursue our
investigation further, and report
from week to week the result of
our observations.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13

Bert Williams, chief star of the
Ziegfeld Follies. which comes TO
the Mason next week, made his
debut as an actor in San Francisco
with Lew Johnson's MINISTRIES in
1891. In 1898 Williams joined
hands with George Walker The
team of Williams and Walker was
successful both in this country and
Europe. Williams's salary under
the Ziegfeld management is S52 900
annrally. Los Angeles Tribune,
March S, 1915.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
HOUSE KILLS JIM CROW BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. BY vote
of I7o to GO, the House refused to
take up the Clark bill for separate
street cars in District of Columbia.
This probably disposes of all Jim
Crow legislation for the present
Congress.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13

ST. AUGUSTINE MISSION-Corne !;
Twenty-seventh aud West streets; Rev.
ID. r. Wallace, rector. Telephone Pied.
mont 1926. Sundays-S a. M, holy
communion 8 80 a. M. Sunday school !;
1880 a. m. morning prayer; ii a. m,
holy eucharist and sermon; 7.45
p. M, evensong and sermon. Wednes-
days- 8 a. m, communion. Fridays, 2
a. m, communion; s p. m, litany and
instruction. Come and worship.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13

CHICAGO, Feb. 40. D. Priest
was nominated on the Republican
ticket for alderman at the municipal
primary yesterday. He served as
county commissioner a few years
ago. He is the first colored man
ever nominated for alderman in the
city of Chicago.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
TO OUR PATRONS

My residence is I142 Turk street,
San Francisco. My phone number
is Fillmore r24s. Ring me up for
news, business. or anything con-
nected with the paper and you will
get the service. My Oakland bust
ness will be handled the same as
usual.
los. S. FRANCIS
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13
JITNEy BUSES FOR ALL RACES

JIlNEf bUSSES FOX ALL RACES
ST. LOUIS, Feb. Goth. If Afro
American passengers cannot ride in
litney buses, they must be taken
off the streets. The right of Afro
Americans to ride in automobiles
that carry passengers for five cents
in competition with street cars was
upheld by decision in the police
court on Saturday. The Inaugural
ton of this new mode of travel
developed into the refusal of the
operating company to carry race
passengers. Some of them resented
the treatment, sued the company
and the above decision followed.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-13

Some Of our people seem to think
they are above criticism. They
can 60 before the public and assume
all manners of Indifferent positions
and when criticized begin to call
names. This is all wrong, and if
they were honest they would invite
honest criticism.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-09-10

prosperous set forth in dialogue, poetry and
pantomime by actors and the genius of the city
presented through elaborate symbolism that
both highly imaginative and deeply impressive
Thus has Freeport again justified its dryness and
disappointed its wet croakerS.
1t has been said that the saloon question is pr
marly popular entertainment question Free
port has proved that if city puts away the saloon
its people will find class of amusements far
perior.
A German-Amercan and former license advo-
cate bore witness to this truth when, commenting
the pageant, he said: 81 believe that the people of
Freeport since voting out the saloon, living
higher pane-they to for better things