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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05

Accused Man Brought to jail
Without even raising his eyes from
the floor, Ong Buen. the chinaman
accused of killing young Holt was
faced by a squad of deputy sheriffs
and policemen last night in the
sherifrs Office. and refused to say a
word.
When asked what he did with the
gun, with which he SHOT Holt, he re
Piled with a shrug. Bill Tong, night
manager Of tie American Kitchen. Who
was present, managed after consider
able questioning to get the boys
name. 3AE
Buen, is about IT years of age, was
well dressed. and appeared to be
well aware of the consequences of his
deed. He :rembled in every limb
while the officers searched him. and
refused to raise his eyes from the
floor. Several times he appeared to
be on the verge Of tears.
Buen's brother. has worked for
some time in the American Kitchen.
but left there several days ago.
3uen. according to the officer who
brought him to Jail, has been known
in Mesa for some time. for his quar-
relsome disposition. He has been in
several scrapes, and a short time ago
was arrested and fined for shooting
a gun within the city limits.
According to reports brought from
Mesa last night, there has been a
standing quarrel Of some weeks dura-
ton between the China boy. and
young Holt. They had set-to
Saturday night and evidently met to
finish the affair just prior to the
killing.
Buen ives caught in his room, about
20 minutes after the place had been
searched by officers. The officers
were of the opinion that he would
come back to it, and after searching
1t, once. returned and found him
covering in far corner.
There was some talk of a necktie
party in Mesa last night, according
to the officers. Quite a quantity OF
bootleg whiskey had been passed out
following the death Of Holt. and when
report was circulated Of the abuse
TO which three year old girl had
been subjected to. feeling ran high.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05
SWITZERLAND APPROVES
Republican A. P. Leased WireJ

THCpupIIcdn =. r Cedseu WTeJ
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Day Re-
port Approval of ihe principles of
President Wilson's recent peace speech
to the senate was Conveyed to President
Wilson today in a communication from
Switzerland taken to the White House
by Frederick c. Luthi secretary of the
Swiss legation here.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05
CONCESSION MONEY
REMAINS UNPAID
[Republlcan a. ?. leased wlrel

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-(iovernors
of the twenty states and island pos
sessions, in which Germany has con-
Sular representatives were requested
by the state department today to al
ford all protection to them
Department officials expla ined to-
day that they did not anticipate that
any violence would be offered the
consuls, but it was thought wise to
guard against the possibility of
demonstrations, especially in the event
of hostilities.
Germany's consular representation
in the United States, Porto Rico,
Hawaii ard the Philippine Islands
comprise thirty -four mel.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05
At the Arizona

Tonight the Merry Makers will pre-
sent screamingly funny musical
comedy farce. that is brim full of ride
ulous situations and every scene a big
laugh.
Ed CLANCY" Gilbert and Jim
Cohen" Hooley will be seen a their
best as viii also all the other popular
members of the cast, and all the mu-
steal offerings will be brand new and
up to date.
The clever Pfeil sisters have some
thing in the singing and dancing line
that will be big treat to witness. so
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05
POSSE CATCHES
MAN LAST SEEN
WITH SLAIN BOY
Terrible Tragedy Follows as
Youth and Man Of Mys-
terry Disappear from View
Around Corner of Store
Especial to The Republican,

MESA, Feb. 5.-John H. Holt, but Is
years old, died at II o'clock last night
from a bullet wound. presumed inflict-
ed some two hours previously by the
japanese employee of Mesa restaurant
only known in Mesa as Shorty The
youth. who was the son of A. c. Holt,
4 we'll known rancher in this section,
was seen walking down the street
with the japanese. The two disap-
peared around the corner of build
ing into a vacant lot.
In few seconds a shot was heard
Then the youth staggered out on
the street, bleeding profusely. He
cried: "Help, Shorty the JAP" and
fell to the ground. Those were his
last words.
The bullet shattered the boys jaw,
severed an artery in mis- neck and fin
ally lodged in the spine near the base
of his brain. There was never any
hope of saving his life or of getting
statement from him as to the cause of
the shooting or any more definite word
as to who mad done il than was con-
veyed in his frantic cry for help.
At once a posse was organized to
catch the man last seen with the lad.
Within half an hour of the time the
youth had died the man believed to be
responsible Tor his death had been cap
tured. He is a man of mystery, there
even being different theories in the city
as to his nationality. Some say he is q
japanese while others believe him to
be a native OF China and still others
think he is a Filipino. He speaks ex-
cellent English and is well known
about Mesa So far as known he mas
not been in trouble before. at least, no
trouble of very serious nature.
Many theories are being advanced
IS to the cause of the shooting. There
was nothing noted in the actions of
the man and boy as they went down
the street 10 indicate that they were
quarel,ins. They we,c in conversation
and TUNED the cornor rather quickly
but there was nothing to point to the
impending tragedy as they disappeared
from view.
The parents of the murdered youth
are Frustrated by the sudden death of
their BOY in such a mysterious manner
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05

BLACK Orchids" a Bluebird photo
play will be on the program for the
last time today. Cleo Madison appears
in the role of a beautiful sorceress who
once to often won mans love and then
Tilted him. Tomorrow and Wednes
day the theatergoers viii have an OPP
portunity of seeing PaNlowa, Russia's
illustrous dancer in a drama of 81
lence adapted from Subers operate
pantomine, 'MasaniellO.' this will be
Pavlowa's last appearance on the
screen in this city for some time to
come
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-05

a most pleasant evening should be in
store for all those who will be able to
witness this evenings performance at
the Arizona theater.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
RUSSIAN
Is SHOT;
MYSTERY

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 5. -
Michael Porzakovsky, secret COM
mercial agent of the Russian gov
eminent, will probably die from
bullet wounds received at the eX-
elusive ball at the Country club.
At the Church home and infirm-
airy today, it was said his condi-
ton was critical.
While the mystery of the bullet
wounds was Increased by abso-
lutte silence of the police today,
friends of the Russian diplomat
maintained the shooting was acct
dental; that he was shot while re-
moving service revolver from
his pocket.
Porzakovsky conferred in Wash
ington yesterday with the Russian
ambassador, then came to Balti-
more, which is a munitions man
ufacturing center for the Russian
government. The nature of his
business has not been revealed but
sum of money large enough to
be unusual even for foreign pur-
|, chasing agent to be carrying was
found in his clothing.
Before he was found in his
room by club employees who had
heard the shots, Porzakovsky is
known to have spent several hours
writing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Water Dept.
Independent

After struggling several years
under the weight of an immense
expense and Indebtedness, the
municipal water department has
finally been put on its own feet.
Commissioner Gronen submit
ted a revised budget to the coun-
ell Thursday, showing that the
water department would be able
to pay during the present year
$4,000 in cash borrowed during
recent years, and would still
keep above water"
The water department will take
in $456,000 this year, according
to estimates, and the operating
expense will be only Sis, 900.
Large sums will be spent on in
terest and redemption of old
bonds.
One reason for the water de-
partment's ability to become in
dependent is the recent cut in OPP
Grating expenses. A year ago
there were "a employees In the
water department. Today there
are Al,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Council Hits
Civil Service

Another clash between the city
council and civil service board was
probably given inception Thurs
when the council rescinded rule
Is" of the civil service code.
This rule provides that when a
commissioner wants to make an
appointment, and there is no eligi-
BILE on the civil service lists, the
board shall provide some other
eligible who is next best suited.
The board recently furnished Q
concrete inspector to the street
department under this rule, who
knew nothing whatever about con-
crete, the council says.
Commissioner Gronen. recently
appointed an inspector of con-
struction at LaGrande, because
there was no eligible for the posi-
ton, and the board is now COM
planning because he did not select
a man from another classification.
Hereafter, when there are no
eligibles, the commissioners wils
appoint non-civil service men
temporarily until exams can be-
held.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
LEGAL NOTICES

block; thence east to point of be-
ginning.
All Of said property being in the
City of Tacoma, Pierce County,
Washington.
Section 3. An assessment is
hereby levied upon the several lots,
tracts and parcels of land In said
Local Improvement District for the
purpose of defraying the cost of
said Improvement, In accordance
with the laws of the State of WASH
ington and Ordinance No. 461l Of
said city.
| Said assessment 30 levied upon
said lots, tracts and parcels Of land
respectively, may be paid either in
cash, without interest, before the
Issuance of bonds. or in five equal
annual installments, together with
charged at six per cent. per annum !:
/ and each year after the issuance of
the bonds hereinafter provided for
one OF such installments, together
with the interest due thereon and
on all installments thereafter to be-
manner provided by law and the
charter and ordinance of the City
of TacoHa for the collection of
assessments for local improvements.
Section 4. A special fund is here
by created to be called Local I'M
DTONtIltHt uHut bISlIICN NV.
which shall consist in the aggregate
OF the several amounts assessed,
levied and collected upon the sew
eral lots and parcels of land In said
] local improvement district for the
purpose of defraying the cost and
expense of said Improvement. Out
of said fund shall be paid the bonds.
interest thereon, and the cost of
said Improvement. and no part of
said fund shall become the property
of the City of Tacoma, but shall be
treated as a special trust fund for
the purpose herein indicated.
Section B, The Comm issioner of
Public Works is hereby ordered to
proceed with said Improvement by
letting a contract for the construc-
ton of the same, after inviting bids
therefor In the manner provided by
the City Charter, and make out and
certify to the Council an assessment
of said Improvement against said
lots, tracts and parcels of land in
the manner provided by law.
In calling for bids the Commits
sioner Of Public Works shall state
that the contractor doing the work
shall agree TO accept at par the
bonds issued in pursuance of this
ordinance in payment of the same,
and shall have no claim whatever
on account thereof against the City
of Tacoma except solely upon said
bonds, the special assessment made
and the fund hereby created.
Section Q. Under the provisions
of Chapter SS of the Laws of the
state of Washington Of 1911. and
this Ordinance, there shall be is
sued five-year annual installment
local Improvement bonds against
said district amounting In the ag-
fregate to sum equal to the
amount of said assessment remain
ing unpaid at the time of their is
suanoe, but not In excess of the
cost and expense Of said improve
ment. which bonds shall bear inter-
est az the rate of six per cent. per
lnnum from the date Of their is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Promising Young Catcher Joins
the Tiger Recruiting Camp

The smiling young gentleman
whose phiz Is here reproduced
is here reproduced is none
other than Oscar j. Johnson, a
catcher, and latest addition to
the Tacoma Tiger tribe.
Johnson, carrying his smile
and a suit case, arrived In camp
today, and prepared to show
Carleton Stevens and Pete
Flagstead how to handle the
old backstop job.
The new player comes from
Portland. His home originally
was in Gillette, Wyoming,
where he was considered a phe-
nom. He would have gotten on
the Portland team, but for the
fact that he applied a little late,
and McCredie didn't want to
take any chances changing the
lineup.
johnson is @ feet 8 inches tall
and built proportionately. He
throws right-handed. Every
report of this yOungster indi-
Gates that he is wonder.
IL johnson sticks with the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
TWO CLASSY BOUTS
FOR EAGLES CARD
Sammy Good to Meet Harry Casey; AL Ross, "stan
ley Ketche of Canada" Will Be Matched With
Frank Farmer; Classy Card Promised.

Sammy Good, Tacoma light
weight, will meet Harry Casey
the undefeated boxer from Seat
tie, in the main event of the
Eagles next smoker, to be held
one week from today at Tahoma
hall, the old Moose quarters.
Frank Farmer will go on with
Al Ross, the Stanley Ketehel OF
Canada" in the second main
event. Either fight is of suffi-
eient Importance to grace the top
of any fight program, but Match
maker Shanklin says that this
card will probably be the last of
the season for the Eagles, and he
ts going to do things right.
After an absence from the ring
Of more than a year, Sammy Good
decided to re-enter the ring
about Is months ago, and started
for California. The clever Taco
man cleaned up several of the
best lightweights in the four
round circuit OF San Francisco,
and gained amending fame as a
tough battler.
He came home last night 10
meet George Ingle before the
Lumbermen's club in Seattle Fri
day night, and Shanklin immedi-
stely signed him for bout with
Casey.
Good will have his hands full
with Harry Casey. This boy,
who is now employed at the Seat
tie shipyards, has been boxing
around the northwest for several
years, and claims that he has
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

called up the agency yester-
day and asked for a practice
game for April Is. The sport
department Immediately got
busy and inside of an hour had
the C. & b. Ideals signed up for
the game. The team managers
have discussed the arrange
ments by long distance phone
and both are happy.
Any team wanting to sehed-
ule a game should call up The
Times amateur sports depart
ment. Well fix you up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

, never been defeated. Taeomans
have seen him in action many
times, his most recent battle here
having been with Jimmy Maloney,
who he defeated.
Al Ross. the big Canadian who
is matched with Frank Farmer, is
probably the best boxer that
Frank ever met.
Ross has been fighting for sew
eral years and the only boys who
ever won decisions over him
were Fred Fulton, aspirant for
the worlds title honors, and Joe
Bonds of Tacoma. He has never
been knocked out.
Part of Ross recent record fol-
lows:
Nov. p, 1916-Won decision
over Ike Cohen, 10 rounds, AL
berta.
Oct. 26, 1916-Knocked out
Eddie Brusso, 3 rounds, Alberta.
May %, 1916-Draw with Al
Mccoy, 20 rounds. New Haven.
March 20, 1916-No decision,
Gus Christie, 10 rounds, y. Y.
Feb. IA, 1916-Lost decision,
Joe Bonds, s rounds, Missoula.
Dec. 90, 1915-Knocked out
Slick Merrill, IS rounds, Great
Falls.
Oct. 1. .1915-Lost decision,
Fred Fulton, ~ rounds, Fair
view, Mont.
July 20, 1915-Knocked out
Soldier Ryley, rounds, Spokane.
Matchmaker Shanklin says
there will be five other fast bouts
on the card.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
NEWS oF>1aE STARS OF
TWO ORNAMENTS
Sports and
theatrical
Edward A. Peters, Main II
Sports Editor.
Satan Appears
In Apollo Film

Satan himself takes a part in
THE Stolen Triumph" the Metro
wonderfully which opened at the
Apollo today for three days, with
julius Steger, the eminent star, in
the leading role.
The part that Old Nick takes
is an important one, for on his
promptings turn the course of the
action of the play. Some I'M
usual motion picture effects are
said to be introduced in the
handling of this part of the film.
julius Steger, the star of this
photoplay, has made an enviable
name for himself both on the
screen and on the speaking stage.
He has many enthusiastic admir-
ers all over the country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
, WAR WILL NOT
, STOP LEAGUE

= SEATTLE, April o. Z
" Nothing short of an invasion
o of the country will keep the e
@ Northwestern league from 4
@ holding it's opening on April 4
@ "a, decided President Blewett 4
@ today.
/. The league is in better &
o shape, ! sincerely believe, 4
/. than at any time since | have
o been its chief executive" he
@ said. I'VE have a circuit out 4
9 here this year that will rank
g with any minor league in the
@ country, bar none. The type
@ and class of players is far
q above that of the past two Z
@ seasons.
@ Every club in the league I
@ has, like Seattle, bolstered 4
@ and strengthened its lineup (
@ until they will hardly be (
!. recognized as the same clubs
@ that finished the race in @
o 1916"
\ ,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
JULIE'SDARE ALMOST
COST A SWEETHEART

wrong in his estimate of the girl.
He refused to listen to her ex-
plantations, but went away in an
evil frame of mind.
The long fight that Julie waged
to win him back is depicted in
The Wax Model" the picture at
traction at the Colonial this week.
Pretty Vivian Martin is starred in
the production, supported by
Thomas Holding, Helen jerome
Eddy and George Fisher.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Morris Climbs
OnBand Wagon

NEW YORK, April 5.-Carl
Morris today had yanked the
pedestal from under Fred Fulton,
Minnesota heavyweight, and had
hoisted his own ponderous frame
aboard. Fulton fouled Morris in
the fifth round of their scheduled
10-round bout last night and i'm
mediately began to slide out of
the limelight. Referee Bill
Brown disqualified Fulton.
Tom Cowler. stopped Sailor
Carroll, Pacific coast heavy
weight, in the first round.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

Physical examination of men,
bers of the 2nd Washington in
fantry is still going on briskly at
Camp Maurice Thompson Thurs
day.
1t is expected the examinations
will be completed Friday night,
and that the men will be formally
mustered into federal service
some time Saturday by Capt. Co
burn, inspector-instructor.
Very few men are being reject
ed, says Lieut.. Col. Darlington.
Col. William lnglis, in COM
mand of the regiment, left camp
late Wednesday. His destination
has been kept secret.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

Julie had foolishly taken a
dare" She had disputed an as
sertion that she was not game to
sip a glass of wine and smoke a
cigarette, and proceeded to prove
that she was.
Unfortunately for Julie, Mel
vile Leicester, the young English
man she loved, chose this unaus-
picious moment to call upon her.
The wine and the cigarette con-
WINGED him that he had been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Hearts Adrift"
Is Coming Back

Hearts Adrift," with world
famed Mary Pickford, will be the
attraction at the Melbourne be-
ginning Sunday. 1t is said by
critics to be the best of the Pick
ford films, and was especially
written for the little star. The
cast is large one, Harold Lock-
wood appearing for the last time
with Mary In this picture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
FURNISH MOUNTAIN DATA
united Press Leased Wiz,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., q

WASHINGTON, ID. C., A
The national geographic
will hold a public hearing III
on the question of changing =.
name of Mt. Rainier. This was
decided at special session Tues
day.
The board asks the people OF
Washington to assist in solution
of the question by submitting in
brief form all authentic data
available.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

does not "bawl" him out, but
calls him over quietly, tells
him what his mistake was
and explains how the play
should have been made.
You can't expect "A young
ster from the bushes or a
semi-prO club to know every
thing" said the Old Master,
explaining his system to me.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

"Then there Is the element Of
nervousness In a try-out
which must be considered.
~ believe a lot of prOmis-
ing ball players have been
ruined in training camps be-
cause they were bawled out
for a few poor plays and /
don't intend to ruin any Of
mine IL l can help it,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
AMATEUR. .,ssA
=. 80. !. A3P0RZy'
A.dlMN4..A

1T ~
The Tunes book
ing agency for
amateurs is al
ready getting IN
its good work.
Henry Murray,
manager of the
Roy team in the
Valley league.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Golf Tourney

Members of the Lochburn golf
club will enter a handicap medal
play tournament for Saturday
afternoon and Sunday. The best
scores Of each player will be
counted. Prizes for the two best
scores will be awarded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

suance, shall be numbered consecu-.
lively and be in denominations of
$500 each, except the first numbered
bond, which may be for less sum
II necessary.
Said bonds shall be issued and
dated not less than thirty days after
the expiration of the time when
said assessment may be paid with
out interest, penalty or cost, as
fixed by the City Treasurers notice
of the assessment roll being I'm his
hands for collection.
Section z. An emergency exists
and this ordinance shall take effect
immediately after publication.
Passed April 4, 1917.
A. V. FAWCETT,
Mayor.
Attest: w, d. NICK EUS,
City Clerk.
April K 1917
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
m members of the ArIetta

TEAM members of the Arletta
baseball team are trying hard to
induce the Library association
to reconsider its action regard
Ing baseball. 1t is thought that
at their next meeting the men,
bers will decide to finance the
club. Art Ness, captain of the
squad. thinks II is certainty
that they will decide to have a
team.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
Darcy Wants
to Become Cit
Omitted Press Leased Wire.

CHICAGO, April 5.-Les
Darcy, the Australian boxer who
can't fight in New York because
he is considered Stacker" in
evading military service for Eng
land, took out his first American
citizenship papers here yesterday
afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
1oSl Az rs AL koN
BY PAUL PURNiAN

SHREVEPORT, La, April
3.-After watching the Reds
i'm training there Is one thing
particularly impressed upon
me-the way Manager Math-
ewson, the Old Master,
handles youngsters.
IL q rookie pulls a "bone"
or makes an error, Matty
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05
American Bill

At the American, Friday and
Saturday: Fourteenth episode of
the Crimson Stain Mystery; a
two-reel Lko comedy, Murdered
by Mistake; Universal Weekly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

The SteiIacoOm asylum will not
be represented with a baseball
team this esason. In former
seasons the hospital has always
had a fast team. City teams
will miss nice trips to that place
this season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-04-05

on Portland avenue. Should
some fast team desire to meet
them, in a practice game at this
time, the contest can be ar
ranged through The Times.