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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05


SEALED PROPOSALS win oe re-
ceived at the office of the Com
missioner of Public Works, City
Hall, City of Tacoma, between the
hours of IL N. and p. VI. on the
nth day OF May, 1917, for furnish
ing labor and material for con-
strueting cement concrete sidewalks
on Harrison Street from East "D"
Street to East M Street in Local
Improvement District No. s7s, ac-
cording to plans and specifications
on file In the office Of the Conn
missioner of Pubic Works.
Amount of bond required will be
the same as contract price.
proposals must be made on print
Ell form furnished by said Commits.
sioner and accompanied by certified
check for five per cent. OF the
TO the order of the Clerk OF the
Commissioner OF Public Works.
| Work to be commenced within 10
DAYS after signing contract
work TO be completed within Al
DAYS after signing contract. but II
% days after signing of contract,
said contract shall become void az
per specifications.
The successful bidder shall agree
TO accept. at par, in payment of said
/ supplies and work, any and all OF
-. pobuh isnutu III pursuance OIL
Ordinance No. 1856, and shall have
no claim whatever on account there.
OF against the City of Tacoma ex.
, Icept solely upon such bonds and
solely from the special assessment
made and special fund by said Ordi.
nance created
The Commissioner reserves th.
right to reject any and all Of the
c. ID. ATKINS,
Commissioner of Public Works.
May 4, s, Z, s, Q, 1917.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
May Censure
Waste of Food

Omitted Press Leased Wtre.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., May s.
Authority which will permit the
government to reach into the
home of every American citizen
and punish preyentable waste of
food, will be sought of congress,
by the department of agriculture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05

coma, wash, May 3, lSl1, ana Is
now at the Central Pound. brown
nose, over IL years old, weight
about 500 lbs. saddle marks, hal
ter on.
w. H. NELSON.
Pound Master.
NOTICE OF HEARING OF APPLI-
CATION FOR A FRANCHISE.
TO ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN;
That the Board of County Commits
sioners of Fierce County, Washing
ton, has fixed Saturday the 18th day
of May, A. ID. 1917, for the hearing
upon the application of THE PUGET
SOUND TRACTION, LIGHT &
the laws of the State of Massachu-
sets and doing business in the State
of Washington, for authority to con-
struct, maintain and operate for
period of fifty t50) years, transmits.
sion lines for the transmitting of
wires and other appurtenances upon,
over along and across the public
roads and highways in Pierce Coun-
ty, Washington, more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the point In the So
called Stricken County Road where
the same intersects the south bonn-
dairy line of Section Thirty-one GD,
Township Twenty-one CID North,
Range Four ca East, w. NJ; thence
|northerly along said Stricken Coun-
|ty Road to the boundary line be-
tween Pierce and King Counties;
Also beginning at the junction oil
the said Stricken County Road with
the Glare County Road; thence west
along said Glare County Road to the
southeast corner of the Northwest
On. w. u of N. w. ~ of Section
Thirty-one (3D. Township Twenty
one CID North. Range Four D
East, w. M; thence along said Clare
County Road north to the Pierce
King County boundary, line; thence
westerly along said Glare County
Road to the west boundary line OF
the Southeast Quarter of the South
east Quarter Is. f. u of S. +. Il
of Section Twenty-Five 25), Town
ship Twenty-one CID North, Range
Three t3) East. w. M; thence north
along said Clare County Road to the
Pierce King County boundary line:
also, over. along and across all
streets, avenues, alleys and public
places, as shown and designated up
in the plat of Sam'l Osborne's Add
ton to Pierce County, washington;
Also beginning at the junction oil
Commencement Bay Boulevard with
Lincoln Avenue. in Section Twenty
six (28), Township Twenty-one CID
North, Range Three (3) East, w
M; thence northerly and westerly
along said Commencement Bay Bou-
Ilevard through Sections Twenty-six
t26), Twenty-seven cd, Twenty
two t22), Twenty-one (2D and Six
teen G6). Township Twenty-one
t21), Range Three CD East w. NJ,
to its terminus in said Section Six
teen G6), Township Twenty-one
l2D, North, Range Three CD East,
W. NJ,
Also over, along and across all
streets, avenues, alleys and public
places, as shown and designated up
on the plat of Northeast Tacoma,
Pierce County, Washington, in Sec
lions Twenty-four t2D and Twenty
five t25), Township Twenty-one
CAD North, Range Three ts) East
w. NJ, as the said plat Is now re-
corded in the office of the Auditor
OF said County;
Also along Lincoln Avenue (for-
merly Julius Gulch County Road)
from Hylebos Creek waterway In
the Southeast Quarter of the South
east Quarter Is. II. u of s. y. NJ
lof Section Twenty-six (26l, Town
ship Twenty-one (21) North, Range
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
AUTO PLUNGES OFF
BRIDGE: 2 ESCAPE

A. Hanson and George Brining
escaped uninjured Friday noon
when the truck in which they were
riding plunged over the Lincoln
avenue bridge and imbedded IT.
self in the mud. 1t took them 20
minutes to extricate themselves.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
IFS MILLIONS
LOANED ALLIES
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., May o.
The government today announced
further loans of $125,00O,O00 to
Great Britain and France. A
$25, 100000 loan was today closed
with British representatives and
a $100,000,000 loan to France
will be consummated within a few
days.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
FERRY READY

One Of Tacoma's tug boats may
soon leave for the mouth of the
Columbia river to tow the county
ferry to Tacoma. The ferry is
waiting inside the bar for good
weather and a tow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
OUR BATTLEsHIPs KEEP NIGHTLY SOMEWHERE

This night picture of the
Atlantic squadron at sea
shows the battleship Pennsyl-
vania in the foreground, with
other mammoth fighters of
the great gray fleet In the
distance. Notice the small
boats gathered about the
Pennsylvania stern, indicat-
ing there is activity by night
as well as by day In Uncle
Sans fleet in these stirring
times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
= CIty IICuS UItT'
April %, May 5-12. 1917.

LOCAL Improvement District No.
1113.-Notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 1913
of the City of Tacoma, a roll has
collection of the 4th annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
laying a sanitary sewer of eight (S)
inch pipe, together with all neces-
sary wyes, tees, 1ampholes and man.
.29th and North 3Oth Streets from
Puget Sound Avenue to Warner
Street and from said alley to a con-
nection with the present sewer on
North 30th Street.
Said installment may be paid on
or before May 2Sth, 1917, but
II not paid on or before said date
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
JAMES C. DRAKE,
City Treasurer.
ADril 2S Nav 5-12 1917
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
JAM Eb -. DIhANE,
City Treasurer.
April IS, May 5-12, 1917.

LOCAL IMPROV EMENT DISTRICT
No. 7S9. - Notice is hereby given
that in pursuance of Ordinance No.
1912 of the City of Tacoma, a. roll
has been placed In my hands for the
collection of the 4th annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
grading to the established grade,
North 31st Street from Mason Ave-
nue. to Orchard Street, with a road
way forty (40) feet in width and a
parking space on each side thereof
thirty (80) feet in width; construct
ing curbs, cutters and crosswalks OF
plank, together with the necessary
storm water drainage.
said installment may be paid on
or before May 2Sth, 1917, but
IL not paid on or before said date,
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
JAMES C. DRAKE,
City Treasurer.
Nav
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES

TAKEN UP on the streets of Ia
coma. Wash. May s. 1917, now at
the Central Pound, 1 sorrel horse,
blaze in face, white hind feet, sad
die marked, about 0 years old,
weight about 500 lbs.
W. II. NELSON.
May 3-5, 1917.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05

TURN To THE CLASSIFIED
RESULTS. SEE PAGE SEVEN.
WANT ADS ON PAGE = FOR
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
Army Gives AID.

sIn the field work we have
been extremely fortunate. The
war department has detailed
force OF 130 men. 100 OF whom
are engineers, to make q survey
Of the whole tract. In addition
70 this, Gen. Bell also detailed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceived at the office OF the Com
missioner of Light and Water, City
Hall. City of Tacoma, between the
hours OF IL NJ and 2 p. NJ. Wednes-
day, May 9th, 1917, in Local I'm
provement District No. 5035, accord
Ing to plans and specification on file
In the office of the Commissioner of
Light and Water.
Amount of bond required will be
the same as contract price.
Proposals must be made on print
ed form furnished by said Commits
sioner and accompanied by certified
check for five per cent of the amount
of the proposal made PAYABLE to the
order OF the Commissioner OF Light
d Water; work to commence within
10 days after signing of contract
work to be completed within 80
days after signing contract, but IL
said work be not completed within
Ninety 800 days after signing con-
tract. said contract shall be become
void as per specification.
The successful bidder shall agree
to accept, at par. in payment of said
supplies and work. any and all bonds
issued In pursuance of Ordinance No,
6596, and shall have no claim what
ever on account thereof against the
city OF Tacoma except solely upon
such bonds and solely from the spe-
cial assessment made and special
fund by said Ordinance created.
The Commissioner reserves the
right to reject any and all OF the
bids.
HAMILTON T.. GRONEN.
Commissioner of Light and Water.
May 2-3-f-5-7, 1917
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-05

TAKEN UP on the streets of Ia
coma, Wash, May 8. 1917, and is
now at the Central Pound. brown
horse, white star in face and on
nose, over IL years old, weight
about 500 lbs. saddle marks, hal
ter on.
w. H. NELSON,
Pound Master.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
BUSINESS
 BEFORE CONGRESS THIS WEEK
Work'on Preparedness Bills is Steadily
 Progressing.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The diplomat ic breach with Germany having been endorsed by the senate by an over whelming vote last week, congress is devoting itself to overtime considera- tion of important general business, to- gether with emergency measures ne- cessitated by the strained international situation. Leaders of both sides are doing all possible to suppress talk that might embarrass the government as well as interfere with business.
 Work on preparedness bills is pro- gressing steadily. Tuesday the house will pass the naval appropriation bill, together with amendments urged by Secretary Daniels, providing authority to commander shipyards and muni- tions plants, and appropriating $1,00O,- 000, ,000 for the purchase of basic pat ents of aircraft. When this is done the army appropriation bill carrying approximately $300.000, ,00o will be put through quickly.
 Emergency measures awaiting action in the senate include espionage and conspiracy bills recmomended by the attorney general and amendments to the shipping laws giving the govern ment authority to commander vessels being built in this country for foreign owners in time of war, or threatened war.
 Tomorrow the senate expects to pass the Porto Rican citizenship bill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
ALARMiST DISPATCHES WIRE
 CIRCULATED IN BERLIN
That is Why Ambassador Gerard Was
 Asked to Sign Protocol.

Copenhagen, Feb. 10, II D. m., via London, Feb. Il, AIS p. m.-The Ger man governments attitude in en- deavoring to induct Ambassador Gerard to sign a protocol reaffirming the old time treaties with the United States regarding mutual protection of nation als in case of hostilitfes and the hints of possible detention of American newspapermen as hostages were un- doubtedly influenced by alarmist dts patches from the United States regard ing treatment of German citizens and property there. The Associated Press correspondent who left Berlin Satur- day morning and now has reached Co., penhagen, is able to state
 As soon as reassuring advices were received from the United States and as soon as the German government saw that the attempt to negotiate a proto- col reratifying the treaty of 1799 with additions and expansions had failed. it gracefully receded from it's position and nothing further was heard of newspapermen being held as hostag- eS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12

his car. replied: "Auf Wiedersehn on Broadway
 The former ambassadors face bore smile as he waited for the train to depart and he expressed himself op- timistical with regard to further de- velopments in the German-American situation
 At the station Count Montgelas, the head of the American section of the foreign office, and Herr von Pritt- witz, personal representative of For eign Minister Zimmerman, were pres ent to bid MT. Gerard farewell. The diplomatic corps was represented by Polo y Bernabe, the Spanish ambas- sador, who is to take over the inter ests of the United States; Dr. Theo- toky, the Greek minister: Baron Gev- CTS, the German minister and the di- plomats of the South American re- publics. The military authorities and the foreign office assigned special off, cers td accompany the train to the Swiss frontier. where it is due to ar rive at o'clock tomorrow morning. On the way to the frontier the train will pick up a score or more Amerf- cans attached to consular offices in southern Germany. The disposition of the ambassadorial train after it's arrival in Zurich rests with the Swiss government, which is awaiting in structions from France. It is consid-' cred likely, however, that the Ameri- can party will stay in Berne for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
BRITISH CAPTURE STRONG
 SYSTEM OF TRENCHES
German Submarines Sank Only One
 Boat Sunday.


 The British continue their operations against the Germans with Bapaume as their objective. Saturday night a strong system of trenches to the north of Beaumont-Hamel in the Ancre re- zion, extending over a front of more than three-qaurters of a mile was captured and 215 Germans made pris- oner. South of the river. near Pys, other trenches were taken and Ger man attempts to recapture their lost positions south of Saill1-Saillisel were frustrated by the British guns. Else where along the line. trench raids, ab0mbardmentS and aerial activity fea- tured the fighting.
 There has been considerable fighting in the Austro- Italian zone and in Mes opotaInia between the British and Turks. In the Gorizia sector of the former theatre the Austrians are re- es, inflicted heavy casualties on the de- ported to have entered Italian trench lenders and made 665 men prisoners. In addition machine guns, bomb throw CTS and much war material were taken.
 Rome admits the occupation of small portions of the Italian front line trenches in this region, but says they are being kept under barrage fire by the Italians.
 In Mesopotamia the British in their observations against the Turks have occupied a new front of more than S. 900 yards, pushing back the Turks for depth varying from 800 to 1000 yards.
 In the eastern theatre the German captured Russian trenches near Stan fSlau, in Galicia, but later were forced grad.
 derwater boat campaign showed only one vessel, the British steamer Sal aga, 3,S11 tons, as having been sent to the bottom
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
Two Mysterious
 Vessels Sighted
BY OFFICERS AND PASSENGERS
 OF STEAMER KRooNLAND
WERE IN MID-ocEAN
Those Aboard the <roonIand Witness ed the Destruction of a Dutch Steamer About Eleven Miles Off the Coast of Ireland.

New York. Feb. 1.-Two mysteri- ous vessels. one said to have been a submarine, the other having every ap- pearance of being a German raider or submarine supply ship. were sighted in mid-ocean Monday. February 5, by officers and passengers of the Ameri- can line steamship Kroonland, which arrived today from Liverpool. On February 1. one day out from Liver pool. those on board declared they witnessed the destruction of a Dutch freighter by shellfre from a subma- rine- The kroonland was then about Il miles off the Irish coast and oppo- site F'astnet light. The crew of the ship sunk took refuge in a lifeboat and were lowed away by the submers- ible, it was said.
 Witnessed Sinking of Steamer.
 The Kroon1and was within five miles of the Dutch steamer and her
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
Gerard and Staff
 in Switzerland
LEAVE TAKING OF AMERICAN
 AMBASSADOR WAS CORDIAL
12o AMERICANS WITH HIM
Party is to Go to Herne, switzerIand. to Await Instructions-FuIIy Two Hundred Americans Remain in 6er- lin.

Berlin, Saturday. Feb. 10. s.So p. m. -(By Wireless to The Associated Press. via Sayville. Feb. ID. James w Gerard. the American ambassador, and his staff left Berlin at S.10 o'clock tonight for Switzerland. Besides the embassy staff 120 other Americans accompanied him.
 The leave-taxing was very cordial, members of the foreign office seeing the ambassador off.
 MT. Gerard will await instructions in Berne, before proceeding.
 200 Americans Remain in Berlin.
 The train on which the ambassador left Berlin consisted of ten coaches Fully two hundred Americans who are remaining in Berlin were on hand to take leave of their countrymen.
 Goodbye, Judge some one shout ed as the train started. and MT. Ge- rard leaning far out of the window of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12

crew and passengers declared they saw the submersible come to the sur lace, approach the freighter, then sink her by three shots from a, deck gun. The Dutch ship went down in about five minutes. Captain Barman of the kroonland said he was getting ready to go to the rescue of the crew when he saw that the U-boat had in tow the one lifeboat into which the crew had taken refuge. The submarine ac- cord1ng to Captain Barman, left the scene at a fast speed, .'so fast" he said. that the trailing boat was all most lifted out of the water and the poor wretches were undoubtedly be- ing thoroughly drenched."
 Nine Other Ships in Sight.
 While one Dutch ship was being destroyed. nine other ships could be seen closer in shore. but no war. ves- however, had been sighted earlier in the day.
 It was 7.55 a. m. on February 5 that officers of the Kroonland sighted sev- eral miles off the Krooriand's port bow what they declared was a sub marine All they could see was the coming tower-looking like the funnel of a steamship-partly submerged. The craft approached within a couple miles, remained in sight for about fif- teen minutes. then disappeared.
 Two hours later, the officers added, a one-funnel ship painted black or some dark colors, appeared. It had two lookouts on the foremast and der rick rigged forward the funnel with the boom swung out at an angle of about 45 degrees No signals were given and those set by the Kroonland were unanswered. For some time the mysterious stranger kept course parallel to the Kroonland. then veered sharply, swung in circle away from the American liner and disappeared. Guns May Have been Concealed.
 The vessel did not answer any de- scription of British or entente allied ships In so far as could be seen she carried no guns but it was possible, officers said. that guns might have been concealed. That night another ship approached the Kroon1and and the officers declared it probably was a British cruiser.
 Passengers on the Kroonland said there was no intimation in Liverpool when they left January 31 of Ger manyss new submarine declaration. They heard of it when two days out and on last Wednesday the wireless news brought them word that diplo- matic relations between the United States and Germany had been sey- T
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
UNION SWITCH AND
 SIGNAL PLANT DESTROYED
With Loss of About S4,ooo, 900 at Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 11.-Though the machine and erecting departments of the Union Switch and Signal com pany were completely destroyed by the fire which swept the plant at Swiss $4,000, 900, the shell-making shops were not damaged A. Humphrey, presi : dent of the company, secuted the the ory that the fire was incendiary, ex- pressing the belief that spontaneous combustion was responsible
 Plans already have been made and some of the material is on the way for the $5,O00s00O plant which the company -siu hzzild aH Asons
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
GERMANS TO DISCUSS
 SUBMARINE WARFARE
An Important Conference Has Been
 Called by Emperor William.

London, Feb. II. APT p. m.-An inn portant conference at headquarters has been called by Emperor William, presumably to discuss the submarine question, says the Exchange Tele- graph company's Amsterdam cores pendent.
 Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg the inn perial chancellor, and high army and navy officials, will attend and it is reported, adds the correspondent, that the possibility of negotiations with neutrals for modifying the terms of the recent German memorandum will be discussed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12

on the submarine question and on his legislative programme still pending in congress. He may be expected to pay at least one visit to the capitol during the week. and to visit the state. war and navy departments. Several weeks ago the president accepted an invita- ton to speak tomorrow night before a local citizens organization and it is thought possible that he might take the occasion to comment on the present situation. Since the break with Ger many, however, he has cancelled one speaking engagement and he may de- eide not to keep Gnis one.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
Duke of Norfolk Dead.

London, Feb 11.-The Duke of Nor folk, ranking member of the Egn1ish nobility and the foremost English Catholic, died in London today. Prayers were offered today in the lead ing London Catholic churches for the repose of his soul The heir to the dukedom, the Earl of Arundel and Surrey, who is years old, comes into an estate estimated at 300,0o0 an nually.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
WREcKAGE WASHED ASHORE
 ON BRAZILIAN COAST
Wireless Apparatus and Box of Ex-
 piosives Among the Debris.

Pernambuco, Brazil, Feb. 11-Dur- ing the past few days a considerable amount of wreckage has been washed ashore on the coast near the mouth of the Parnahyba. The wreckage includes wireless apparatus. tin box contain ing small quantity of cylinders fiIl- cd with an explosive substance blanks and cans of provisions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
JEWISH woRKMEN ARE
 OPPOSED TO WAR
Vote Taken at Annual Convention in
 Session in New oYrIc.

New Y '-, Feb. 11.-Delegates at tending T convention of the annual workmen's committee on Jewish rights, which oi1led here today voted against the Uniscd States becoming involved in the European war.
 The delegates, who came here from all parts of the country, claim to rep- resent 500.0O0 Jewish workers The purpose of the convention, which will be continued tomorrow, is to urge the equal civil and political rights for Jews fin belligerent countries at the peMAR
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
GUNS TO BE PROVIDED
 FOR AMERICAN SHIPS
Ships Have Been Held in Port Because of Inability to
 Obtain Weapons for Defense
AMERICAN FLEET IDLENEsS VIEWED WITH ALARM

German Proposal That Means Discussed of Preventing Break in Relations Has Met With No Responsive Chord in Washington-Only One Vessel Was Destroyed in the War Zone Sunday-President Wilson Has Made No En- agreements for the Coming Week, But is Keeping His Time Free for Work on the Submarine Question
 His Legislative Program Still Pending Before Congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-12
ArrixaI in Switzerland.

Zurich, Switzerland, via Paris, Feb sador, James W. Gerard, arrived at the Swiss boundary at Schaffhausen at o'clock this afternoon. He was met by the American minister to Switzerland, Pleasant A. Stovall. and representatives of the Swiss army.