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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

LOCAL Improvement District No
112l.-Notice Is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No 590l
OF the City of Tacoma a roll las
been placed in my hands for he
collection of the End annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
constructing an eight (S) inch SAN
itary sewer with all necessary
wyes, risers, manholes and connec-
tons with existing sewers, from "A
point 1870 feet east of the east line
of South y" Street and 214 feet
south of the south line of South
56th street, to the manhole In the
alley between South - Street and
South II" Street, at the north line
of HoutZ Addition.
Said installment may be paid on
or before October 11tll 1916, but
II not paid on or before said date
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. d. ATKINS,
City Treasurer.
Sept. 11-1S-25, 1916
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

BOND CALL:-Notice Is hereby
given that the following num-
tered Bonds Of the following num-
bered Local Improvement Districts
Of the City OF Tacoma. are called
for payment, and that interest on
same ceases Sept. IS, 1916:
Local improvement District No.
84S, Bonds 8 to IL inclusive.
CHAS. %. ATKINS.
City Treasurer.
Sent L. 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

LOCAL Improvement District No.
5016.-Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 5000
of the City of Tacoma a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the 2d annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
constructing a six co inch wooden
water main on South 18th Street
from Park Avenue to Thompson
Avenue, and Yakima Avenue from
South 18th Street to the north line
of Roxburgh Addition. together
with gates, tees. hydrants and spe-
Gals.
Said installment may be paid on
or before October 18th, 1916, but
IL not paid on or before said date
added interest. penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. d. ATKINS
City Treasurer.
Sept. 1925, Oct 9, 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
FREE TICKETS

Look for misspeled words amongst the CLASH
fled Ads. They will be in the Ads every day
during the run of the photoplay Civilization,
commencing Sunday, Sept. IT. at the Tacoma
Theater. Free tickets will be given by The
Times to the first four people bringing i'm the
ads correctly spelled, after 8 a. IN. Look in the
ads today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
LEGAL NOTICES

ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ITO
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby given that there
was filed in my office on September
LIZ, 1915, the assessment roll for pay
ment OF the cost and expense of the
above designated local Improvement,
being the assessment roll for local
Improvement District ITO showing
the samount assessed against each
Tot and parcel of land In said local
Improvement district for the pay
|ment of the cost and expense Of
said improvement, in pursuance of
ordinance No. 6371. providing for
sanitary sewer I'm alleys between
Fife; Fife a. Cakes, from S. "a to So.
On S. Sc from alley between Wap-
alto 81 Prospect to alley between
Fife and Cakes. On Fife, Cakes &
Pine from s. So to IS. On S. So from
Fife to connection with present
sewer on Junett, and said assess
lment roll Is open for inspection by
|all persons interested therein.
Notice is further given that the
nesday, October 4. 1916, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, as the date for hearing upon
said roll before It, and that all per-
sons who may desire to object to
said assessment roll are required to
make their objections in writing
and file the same with me at or
prior to $3.50 A. NJ, on the date
above mentioned, at my office In the
City Hall; and that on said date or
at such time as the hearing may be
continued to. the Council will sit
as a board of equalization for the
purpose of considering said assess
ment roll. and will consider all OBJ
jections made thereto, or any part
thereof, and will correct revise.
raise, lower, change or modify said
roll or any part thereof, or set aside
said roll and order said assessment
ITO be made de novo as to II shall
appear just and equitable, and then
proceed to confirm the same by ordi-
nance.
W. d. NICKEUS,
City Clerk.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
LEGAL NOTICES
LOCAL Improvement District N

LOCAL Improvement District No.
9li.-Notice IL hereby given that
In pursuance of Ordinance No. 500
OF the City of Tacoma a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the End annual install
ment of the assessment levied for
grading to the established grade,
South 18th Street from stevens
street to Huson Street. and Mullen
Street from Sixth Avenue to South
nth Street with roadways thirty
800 feet in width and parking
space on each side thereof eighteen
uS) feet In width on said portions
of South 9TH Street and fifteen G5)
feet In width on said portions of
Mullen street; constructing curbs.
cutters and crosswalks OF plank, to-
gether with the necessary storm wa
ter drainage.
Said installment may be paid on
or before October 18th, 1916, but
IL not paid on or before said date.
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. D. ATKINS.
City Treasurer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

WOULD trade equity in Hoquiam
residences. rented for $40. for clear
vacant lots. Main 1861.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

TAKEN up on the streets of the
city of Tacoma. Wash, Sept. IA,
1915. and now at the Central Pound,
one bay mare. about 8 years old,
brand on right ham, weight about
500 lbs.
w. Ii. NELSON,
Poundmaster.
Sept 49, 1916
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

LOCAL Improvement District No
Ss3.-Notice Is hereby given that
In pursuance of Ordinance No 5000
of the city of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed In my hands for the
collection of the End annual in
stallment OF the assessment levied
for laying cement concrete side
walks five t0 feet In width on ~
Street from a point 100 feet north
OF the north line of South seth
street, together with the necessary
drainage.
Said installment may be paid on
or before october nth, 1915, but
IL not paid on or before said date
added Interest. penalty and costs
will attach.
CHAS. d. ATKINS.
City Treasurer.
Sept. 1I-lS-25, 1916
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED-Furniture ana stoves. ].
o. Purkey, Main $3.50.

WANTED-Furniture of all kinds
immediately; pay good prices.
Lewis Fur. Co.. 1904 Tacoma av.
Main 1921.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
FURNISHED ROOMS

NEAR PARK AND CAR LINE.
PLEASANT NHIGHBORHOOD
ROOMS WELL LIGHTED AND
HEATED. FIREPLACE 1T YOU
WISH, PRIVILEGE OF COOKING
BREAKFASTS. ego so. ST.
MAIN 1912.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

TAKEN up on the streets of the
city of Tacoma, Wash, Sept. Il,
1915, and now at the Central Pound,
one black horse, about ten years
old, E-brand on left ham, saddle
marks, scar on right shoulder,
weight about $50 lbs, halter on.
w. III. NELSON,
Poundmaster.
Sept. IS, 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
RENTING ROOMS is A BUSINESS, TRY A BUSINESS
LEGAL NOTICES

Power Company. under It's fran
chise is not to be included In this
Improvement
said installment may be paid on
or before October 4th, 1915, but
II not paid on or before said date.
added interest. penalty and costs
Will attach.
CHAs d. ATKINS.
City Treasurer.
Sept. fills, 1916.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

IF you do not find the desired
house advertised here, insert an
ad under heading Wanted to
Rent--Houses." For rates see
first column, this page.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

FOR sALE-EIGHT-RooM HOUSE,
PARTLY FURNISHED; A LOT
AND A HALE; CLOSE IN. THIS
PROPERTY is A BARGAIN. FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CALI,
AND SEE OWNER. ROOM 1873
PERKINS BLDG.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
LOST

Rhodes Bros. and
18th and Pacific av.. one diamond
brooch, set with 3 diamonds. Lib
eral reward will be paid. Call
Main 359.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
City Moving & Storage Co

AUTO DELIVERY co.
TEAM and auto trucks. Local and
long distance moving. Main S402.
Night service. 722 Commerce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
DRESSMAKING

DRESSMAKING. First class work
Reasonable Rates. 76Sh So. 3Sth
st. Phone Madison 2026.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
TODAY

FINE modern home at sacrifice
price; 6 rooms, furnace, fine
home at " value. Price $3.50.
$500 cash, balance monthly.
O. N. JOHNS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
RENT-HOUSES

1927 So. NJ ST.. r., bath 1890
1898 So. M St, r., bath -. 1000
5219 So. Pine, s r. ............ 900
1892 SO. Yakima, s r. $500. 1000
l119 SO. !, r. ............ HOO
715 So. Oelxes, r.. bath -. 1000
II. J. SCHWINN & co.
Tacoma Bldg. Main IA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

FOR RENT by owner, 623 No. Steele
Inquire 311 California Bldg, or
phone Madison 1884.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

BOARD and room for two, in pri-
Vate family Phone Madison 143i.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

HOUSE, rooms, bath, electric
lights gas. No. 927 SO. Tacoma av.
Main 9452.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
WANT TO BORROW

WANTED TO BORROW, $1,000 or
$500, improved business proper
ty. Main $3.50 or 1868.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18

goa. tracts $25 acre, mr.. So. Prairie.
Terms. 319 California Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
FURNITURE DEALER

SAVE from 10 to 20 per cent an
furniture and camping outfits AZ
Raymonds, 1913 Broadway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-09-18
LOGGED OFF LAND

IN Southwest Washington TO set
tiers only $500 per acre and up.
Ten years to pay. interest at 6qt.
WEYERHAEUSER TIMBER co.
Tacoma Bldg. Tacoma. Wash.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
ON ELEPHANT ISLAND

Even while men dying in Europe by the hundred thousands the sympathy to the little handful of explorers Elephant Island, the tic They may be dead from by this time They had provisions for only six when Lieut. Shackleton left them in his dash help and that three months They may be eking their slender store with the flesh of seals and birds. nobody knows. And good many millions would very much like know
 Few adventures in polar exploration have been stern and trying than theirs From to last they have met nothing but misfortune. The last chapter is the most disappointing of all Shackleton started with ship furnished by the government Uruguay,
 desperate attempt to reach and them It the worst of the whole year in region where every is bad In spite of obstacles and gers. he to within twenty miles of the bleak where he had left his companions, was then driven back by the ice
 It is possible that those stranded men, if they vived the ship and hope high in their hearts. What must have been their despair when its masts vanished again in the icy mists? Now if any of them remain alive they must that cheerless hole chopped in ice cliff in unbroken darkness, and sten to the beating and grinding ice until the Antarctic comes again.
 With summer will come other But there may be no one left to rescue
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
NO HYPHEN IN THE ARMY

German citizen of New York to Mayor Mitchell suggesting that regiment of volunteers for Mexican service be raised consisting exclusively of citi of German birth He assured the mayor that there thousands of Germanborn citizens who would glad ly join such organization. The mayor, however fused to sanction the project
 While I commend your interest" he replied. q am of the opinion that would be hurtfu draw racial lines in American military affairs. think that what ought do emphasize the importance of drawing together all of the natonalities into army which is simply American I would therefore deprecate the for nation of a regiment composed wholly of of any nationality whether they be German French. Italian Russian this might tend to draw the very racial lines which believe should be avoided suggest that you urge your join the regular organizations of The National Guard such other organizations be recruited by the federal authorities"
 It sound advice. And similar advice should be given all the who urging the organization of racial units various parts of the country The motive citizens admirable their purpose unwise
 The United States army can recognize only one -ace-the American. It is, all institutions. tn. one which ought to ignore alien distinctions. There is place for the hyphen in the army.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
PHONE NO. ss.
Tuesday Morning, July 4, 1916.
THE FOURTH


 The Warren District shares with all the other thou sands of communities forty-eight states Porto Rico Hawaii and Alaska joy celebrating July Fourth as Independence Day Today's celebration seems es. pecaly opportune the Nation confronted with big which call for qualities demonstrating inde pendence and courage of the highest order.
 Celebrations similar to that in which citizens today part countrywide token the patriotism meaningful thing than The spirit of 1776 has enjoyed such growth ways accompanies spiritual blessings. The document which the Nations birth certificate" is re garded with reverence The original written by hand on parchment and now much worn and faded, is pre- served carefully an arght and lghtproof case in the library of the Department Only facsmiles exhibited today the original being precious ument risk in the light and air
 It is not generally known that the Declaration was signed July 4, the day it passed but between Aug 1776 1S 1777 after it had been engross ed compared, then only by 55 members of Con gress The name of Thomas McKean, which does not appear among signers the printed copy added later possibly not until 17Sl
 But little has been to perpetuate the ory of these 56 early Americans only few of whom well known, but it is interesting to that Ma tonal Society of the the American Revolution cooperation Society of Descendants of the Sign is locating the graves of those patriots and prepar ing memorial volume to include biography of each in dividuai
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
25O MOTOR TRUCKS 60 TO BROWNSVILLE
Will Provide Mobile Force Of 4OOO To 5000 For,
 Quick Action
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BROWNSVILLE. Tex, July B. Eight complete motor companies each to consist of thirty three machines. are to De added to the military equip neat of Brig. General James Parker. commanding the Brownsville district according to announcement at army headquarters here today. With these machines, it was said, d mobile force of between 4,0O0 and 5,000 men with all necessary equipment for effective work at considerable distance from supply bases, can be handled.
 It was pointed out that in operating against an enemy depending on a line of railroad for sustenance. the motor companies would be remarkably ef- fective as with their use extensive flank movements could be made. IL was also announced that the motor companies will be used in connection with possible cavalry expeditions.
 Plans now are t0 use twenty eight trucks in each company to carry troops, the remaining five to carry gasoline and supplies. When the trucks will arrive or where they are coming from was not divulged.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
BORROWING euRoPE's MUNITIONS

An American ordnance company has turned over to he department 25O machine guns and 6,OOOOOO idges that made for in Europe and have been released through the courtesy of the British
 This is good It marks beginning of the highly necessary task of bringing supply of machine the quantity required modern fighting and
 shows reassuring willingness the part of the AL lies to let own war orders take precedence over theirs.
 We may need thousands of machine guns and hun 1reds of millions of cartridges before get through These rather than shells are the chief 0f the army in Mexico And the devotion of American munitions plants the service of European lroves to be help to own government rather han hindrance Our munitions industry has grown great that it's output far exceeds any demands that Mexican campaign is likely to make it. With he Allies willing to waive their rights emergency there be question the adequate mament of forces if the department matter properly.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
CENTRAL STATES ]. GUARDS HURTING
 MOBILIZATION
Movements From Eastern Divisions Assuming Great Proportions. Thousands Seen Passing Chicago
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CHICAGO, July 3.-Readiness of national guard troops in the central division is progressing satisfactorily, according to army officers here to- night to wLom reports from moDiliza- ton camps throughout the district were sent. The following is partial summary of the status of troops in the division which hove not left yet for the border:
 Iowa-Quota, one brigade. Physical examination has been completed il all units except one battery, one squadron of cavalry and brigade headquarters. One hundred and two men have been discharged because of physical dis ability from the regiment of infantry. North DakOta-Seven companies of infantry have been mustered in. Phy- sical examinations beginning Ord nance supplies received today.
 Missouri-All muster Completed. Brigadier General NJ. c. Clark muster ed in today as commanding officer of Missouri brigade
 Wisconsin-Mustering is completed. One troop of cavalry and one battery of artillery have been examined pQySlCdilE. ue tullT6 HTSl IeSllileuL has completed its physical examina- tion.
 Kansas-Three officers and 163 en- listed men discharged on physical dis ability. Property of the first regiment has been inventoired and checked. Muster Completed.
 Illinois-Third regiment of infantry undergoing physical examination, and all except battery A have been in- Yentoried.
 Wyoming-No organization yet com pleted muster. Quota is two batta- lions of infantry.
 Colorado-Bsttery B now enrolled to minimum strength Recruiting for all units is progressing slowly. Mus ter practically completed. Physical examination beginning.
 Minnesota-Physical examination of third regiment completed.
 South Dakota-ReoTganiz of the guard completed.
 Nebraska-Second regiment of in- fantry gradually being filled up. Elev- en companies of the fifth regiment, in fantry have been examined physically
 While army officers were silent on troop movements. it was learned that a large number of militia troops passed through Chicago and that the movements from the eastern and central divisions were assuming large prODOrtiOns
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04

rise in the price of beans, of the variety gener-
 lily bought for the army has already occurred, although xperts say there is no economic reason for it.
 At the slightest evidence of attempt cheat the nation has been cheated previous wars the gov should take prompt action. And while it is watching the price list will do we'll watch still closely the quality of the stuff purchased We embamed beef beef food fed soldiers his time, in the Spanish And we want sol Hers to shoddy clothes paper shoes, such foisted the French army by of export early in the European
 The best the country produces is good for he army and the punishment is bad for citizen who tries to pile up unhoy pruftfs at the rmys expense
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
THE TIME TO SETTLE IT

The thing about the Mexican imbroglio is that ought settle the dispute once while we're about it.
 We may not be called upon intervene and ur for Mexico, but is certainly duty square accounts with Carranza come to definite and tasting understanding with Mexicos so-caed govern ment, convince all Mexcans the power length of Uncle Sam's arm render border and north Mexico least, safe for the future.
 The particular form Of armed persuasion that we must depend largely the conduct of the Mexican themselves nature of the persuasive dose it must be administered with little delay Mexican outrages have reached their climax and now, for the first time since the exasperaing revolution began approximately ready take effective action We have all the available strength regular army strategi- caly placed We shall soon have the whole National Guard the border The regulars are ready to Mexico if it is advisable for the Guardsmen follow them raise volunteer army guard the border
 We may again have so good an opportunity to teach Mexico respect American life property We have prOvocaon jusfying in the eyes of the world We have the military and national willingness to them. There must be temporizing turning back until purpose is accomplished and guaranteed against further outrage or insoence iron Carranza anybody else in Mexico.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
cHINA'S FORMER CABINET
 CALLED BACK BY PRESIDENT
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PEKING, July 3.-President Li Yuan Hung in a mandate issued to- day proclaimed the restoration of the Ranking provisional constitution and orders the parliament disbanded by Yuan Shi Kai in 1914 reconvened Aug ust 1. The mandate appoints Yuan Chi Jui premier. The president, Tn his mandate declares that the lack Qf a permanent constitution has been responsible for China's troubles and orders the parliament to make per manent constitution without delay. The mandate meets virtually all the demands of the revolutiOnists. al though their opposition to Yuan Chi Jui is still bitter.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
HONEST ARMY SUPPLIES

The government has done well in ordering agents Of the department of justice in all of the country guard against speculation in army supplies The Mexi undertaking going cost enough without any grasping monopoly scheming contractor stealing ey from Uncle Sans purse
 Immense quantities food clothing and other sup plies will be needed For motor trucks alone, the department spent s1O,OOOOOO within days of the is suancc the order mobilizng the National Guard IT develops there will be hundreds of millions to spend The prices of commodities have tendency to go sky rocketng the slightest hint that the government will need large quantities of them Whether the orders Till make any scarcity in the markt makes little differ
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
OAKLAND EXPLOSION
 PLANNED FOR MOLE
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OAKLAND, Cal. July 3.-The ex- plosion which occurred June 31 in the smoking car of. Southern Pa cific train on its arrival here and which injured 13 persons. was accom- plished by a black powder bomb, prob ably with the intention of so timing the fuse that the bomb would explode or the Oakland mole and possibly cripple the Southern Pacific's western terminal, according to the findings iate today of the official board of in auiry which conducted an investiga- tiOn today.
 The belief that the supposed bomb was to explode on the mole was sscribed by witnesses to the fact that the train was ahead of it's schedule from Oeden and waited at the SIX teenth Street station where the eXplo- sion occurred, three minutes later than usual.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04
BANDIT CHIEFS
 FLOP TO CARRANZA
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MEXICO CITY, July 3.-Former Generals operating with Villa and Za- pata with their full contingents are surrendering to the authorities of the de factO government according Go re- ports given out at the war department. It is stated that it is their purpose to fight against invaders of Mexico. The latest of these adhesions to the defac- to government is General Cedillo and his brother. who have been operating in the state of San Luis Potosi. They offered also two thousand men who are at Puerto Negro. Their offers have been accepted by the governor of the state and the war department.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-07-04

Anybody would think that William Randolph Hearst qfter all his shouting and annexation would be aising regiment and personally conducting an eX cedition for the redemption of his SOO0OOo acre ranch n Mexico.