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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-20

FOR SALE-2 h. p. gasoline engine,
with pumping outfit complete. Will
sell separate or together. Mrs. s. A.
Slaven, Myndus, N. NJ. TX
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-20
W A N 7 E D

.WANTED-You to ask our driver
about finished family work. We
can do your work to suit you. 10-11 AT
Excelsior Laundry.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-05-20

FOR SALE-Three flrst-class shack
houses. Apply TO X. Bruce, 1881 +.
Pine street IT,.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO BIDDERS,

Street Improvement. under Ordinance
No, $50, Linden avenue Main street to
Wagner street.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received at the office
OF c, c. Pashby. city clerk, until 10
O'clock, noon, Tuesday. Sept. ., 1919.
for furnishing all labor. materials, ex-
cept v%itrified sewer pipe. manholes and
inlet rims and covers and inlet gratings.
by the city of Memphis, hauling, tools
for and constructing the pavement. and
doing other work as follows:
2.46a so. yds. old gravel and cobble-
stone pavement removed.
Ass SO. yds. Gin concrete founda-
ton.
Ass so. yds. asphalt pavement.
1900 50. II, 6-inch concrete water ia.
BILE,
los lin It. granite curb reset.
80 lin. It. 6x20-ineh circular granite
curb, i0-foot radius.
Specifications z profiles govern.
ing the above work may be seen and
obtsined ut the office of the city en-.
bids must be submitted which are no,
contingent upon use OF municipal as.
| phalt plant or equipment. although this
| city OF Memphis expressly reserves thu
| right by ordinance TO do any or all o.
above work with its own forces o.
The right is reserved to reject any
| and all bids,
Bidders are warned that the contrnc
| for the service mentioned herein AM
tho written instrument referred I,
| therein shall constitute the sole and en-
tire contract between the. city and III,
s,,ccessft,i bidder, Verbal arrange
mcntn. lntcrpretatious aud understand
inss ywil not be Recognised unless 70
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01

The bonds VIII be registered rs 10
principal only at the option Of holder.
Interest payable semi-annually, July
]. and Jan. /. Both principal and In
terest payable In lawful money Of the
United States of America, In Memphis
or New York city, at option Of holder,
No bid will be entertained which
names a price less than par and Rc-
crued interest to date OF delivery free
from all charges for fees, brokerage or
other conditions not enumerated IN tho
act and ordinance.
The city Of Memphis reserves the
right 20 reject any and all bids.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check on some Memphis bank
In the sum OF two thousand ($2, 000)
dollars payable 20 tho order Of the City
OF Memphis. as an unqualified guaran-
tee Of good faith on the part Of the bid
der. The check of the successful bidder
shall be retained by the city as and for
l|iquidated damages for failure OF such
bidder TO accept and pay for the bonds.
Check will be returned TO unsuccess-
full bidders Immediately after award
ing the bonds; the check Of the sue
cessful bidder win Re returned immedi-
ately after tho delivery Of the bonds,
and viii not be received in part pay
ment for same.
Said bonds viii he sold by sealed bids
only, publicly opened at time and place
above noted.
The legality of these bonds. when
said and delivered pursuant TO the terms
OF the above mentioned ordinance, has
been approved by MIR. John G. Thorn
son, attorney, OF New York, a copy OF
| whose approving opinion win be fur
nished 70 the successful bidder.
For further information apply to the
| undersigned.
This 18th day OF August, 1919.
(Signed) #. l.. MONTENEGRO.
Mayor.
Attest; c. c. PAsHBY, city Clerk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01

Nos. 81 to %, both inclusive, is,Oaa,
Nos. 81 to iO2, both Inclusive. $1,000,
Nos i09 o los, both inclusive, $1,000,
Nos. los 70 ia, both inclusive, $1,000.
Nos. lis to 100, both inclusive, 5000.
Nos. 12i 10 126. both inclusive. 5000.
Nos. III to 1872, both inclusive, 5000,
April / 1916.
Nos. 1873 to 1873, both inclusive, $4,000,
April /, 1947.
Nos. 139 to IA, both inclusive, 5000,
Nos. i45 TO $50, both inclusive, $4,000.
April /, 1949.
The bonds will be registered as TO
principal only, at the option OF the
holder. Interest payable s~emiannually,
April ! and October /. Both principal
and interest payable In lawful money
Of the United states of America, In
Memphis or in New York city, at the
option Of holder.
No bid will be entertained which
names a price less than par and ac-
crued interest to date OF delivery free
from all charges for fees, brokerage
or other conditions not enumerated In
tnc act ana ordnance.
The city OF Memphis reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
II Is desired 20 deliver only the num-
Der OF bonds which with the premium
bid will produce the sur Of M hun
bred and fifty thousand (S150, 900 .OO)
dollars, and the bonds withheld from
delivery will be numbered from 100
downward.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check on some Memphis bank
in the sum OF one thousand five hun
bred Isl, 500. 00) dollars, payable to the
order OF the city OF Memphis, as an
unqualified guarantee Of good faith on
the part of the bidder, THE check OF
the successful bidder shall be retained
by the city as and for liauidated dam
ages for failure Of such bidder to ac-
cept and pay for the bonds. Checks viii
be returned TO unsuccessful bidders im'
medlately after awarding the bonds
the check of the successful bidder will
be returned Immediately after the deliV-
cry Of the bonds, and will not be re-
ceived In part payment for same.
Said bonds will be sold by sealed bids
only, publicly opened at time and place
above noted. .
The legality Of these bonds, when sold
and delivered pursuant to the terms OF
the above mentioned ordinance, has
been approved by Mr.. John c., Thorn
son, attorney, Of New York. a copy Of
whose approving opinion will be fur
nished to the successful bidder,
For further information apply to the
undersigned.
This 18th day Of August, 1919.
(Signed) +. J., MONTENEGRO,
Attest. c. C. PAsHBY. city Clerk,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
PROPOSED ORDINANCE UP
FOR FIRST READING
TUESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1919.
AN

To repeal an ordinance passed on final
reading May 90, 1919, entitled AN
ordinance making II unlawrui 10 sell
automobiles or motorcycles without
same being equipped with proper dim
ming devices, and providing a penalty
for v~iolators.
Section !, BE It ordained by the
Board Of Commissioners OF the city OF
Memphis, That m ordinance passed on
final reading May 90. 1919. entitled "An
ordinance making II unlawful 70 sell
automobiles or motorcycles without
same being equipped with proper dim
ming devices, and providing a penalty
for violators," be and the same is here,
by repealed.
Sec, .. BE Il further ordained. That
nothing herein shall repeal or affect
any other ordinance OF the city OF Mem.
phis, or authorize the opetation of an,
automobile or motorcycle without
hroper dimming device us fixed by or,
finances now In force.
: Sec. 3. Be II further ordained. That
this ordinance take effect from an,
after its passage, the public welfare re,
&uiring Il
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
MOTOR-DRIVEN EQUIPMENT.

Office OF the board or commissioners,
Memphis, Tenn, Aug, rs, 1918.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the city clerk OF Mem
phis, Tenn, until 10 o'clock, noon.
Tuesday, Sept. >, 1919, Cor furnishing
the engineering department Of the city
OF Memphis with the following equip
ment;
One one-ton truck chassis, complete
In every detail except body, that is, to
be furnished with cab, windshield, cur.
tains, oil and gas headlights, and
Prest % Lite tank, tail light, etc.
One lia-ton truck chassis, ecompiete
to be furnished with cab, windshield.
curtains, oil headlights. tail lights, etc.
Time OF delivery to be stated In bid
and contract, Equipment purchased to
have two coats Of paint put on by
contractor and at his expense as des-
ignatcd by city engineer.
All quotations to be made fob
Memphis.
Bidders are requested to ~furnlsl
| specifications and full description OF
their equipment with bids,
Each and every proposal must be ac,
companied by certified check for S2OV
on some solvent bank and made pay
able to the order Of the city of Mem
phis, said checks to be returned to the
unsuccessful bidder or bidders OF the
awarding Of the contract and viii bt
returned to the successful bidder OF
bidders when the required bond fol
The faithful performance Of contract i
made.
An approved surety bond will be re-
| quired Of the successful bidder ii the
sum of the contract price. Contrsc'
to be executed and bond made within
10 days after the award Of said con
tract,
Bids viii lay open for comparison AM
consideration for one week after havl
ING been publicly opened and read be
fore awarding the contract. bidder;
may bid on the above items Individual
~ or collectively, no requirement HEINZ
! made that a bid has TO be made ~
all Of the above items TO be consld
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO D FOR
CITY IMPROVEMENT
BONDS

Notice Is hereby given that sealed
bids win be received by G. c. Pashby,
city clerk OF Memphis, at the city hall
In Memphis, Tenn, until 2.30 o'clock
p. M, Tuesday. Sept. Q, 1919. for the
following bonds Of the city Of Memphis,
Tenn, viz
Two hundred thousand dollars $780,
000.00) Of general liability serial cou-
pom bonds in denomination OF one thou
sand dollars each. authorized by chap
ter 7S9 Of the private acts OF The gem
eral assembly Of the state OF Tennessee
for the year 1917, and further pursuant
TO an ordinance passed final reading
Tuesday, June Is, 1919.
The Interest rate will be determined
in the resolution Of sale and will be
four and three-quarters (4&). or five
go per centum per annum, as may be
required TO produce a bid OF par.
The bonds viii be prepared at the
expense Of the city OF Memphis and
delivery will be made IL Memphis, In
New York city or at the equivalent Of
New York city, at the option Of the
purchaser, who must state in his bid
where the delivery shall be made.
Said bonds shall be dated tho First
| day OF July 1919, and shall mature as
follows without option Of prior pay
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
PROPOSED ORDINANCE UF
FOR FIRST READING
TUESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1919,
AN

Making II a misdemeanor TO do or cause
to be done any act which Ia n misde-
meanor under the laws OF the stale OF
Tennessee.
he II ordained. BY the Board OF
Commissioners Of the city OF Memphis:
Section l.. That il shall be a misde-
meanor against the city Of Memphis TO
DO or cause to be done In this city any
act or acts which by the laws Of the
state OF Tennessee, are holden TO be a
misdemeanor.
Sec, 2. BE Il further ordained, That
# shall be a misdemeanor against this
city to do or cause to be done any act
or acts which shall be declared misde-
meanors against the state OF Tennessee
by legislation hereafter passed, when
ever such act or acts are committed
within the corporate Jurisdiction OF the
city Of Memphis. after such state legls-
lation has become effective and in force
and effect upon the inhabitants OF this
state.
Sec, 8 BE II further ordained, That
anyone found guilty OF doing any Of
the acts declared to be misdemeanors
by this ordinance shall be fined not loss
than $l,Q0 nor more than $1,000, pro-
vided, that II the punishment fixed BY
state law Is less than $4,000, then The
fine for the misdemeanor under this or.
dinance shall In no case exceed Tho
maximum fine fixed by state law.
Sec. I, Be 1t further ordained. That
this ordinance take effect from ant
after It's passage, the public welfare re,
curing ID.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
PROPOSED ORDINANCE UI
FOR FIRST READING
TUESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1919.
AN

To define the offense Of lettering and
making said offense Il misdemeanor
against the city, and prescribing pun
ishment therefor.
BE II ordained, BY the Board of
Commissioners of the city OF Memphis.
Section /. That 1t shah be- a misde-
uAeanor against the city Of Memphis
for any person to loiter about any dis
orderly or disreputable soft drink
stand, poolroom, gambling house or as
signation house, or TO idly remain or
loiter In front Of or In the neighbour
hood OF any theater. concert hall. ball
or other public pace in said city,
or 70 idly remain or loiter on the side
walks, street corners or public streets
IN said city, without any legitimate
business or purpose.
Sec. 2. BE II further ordained, That
anyone found guilty OF lettering. as de-
fined In section / of this ordinance,
shall be fined for each offense not less
than 81 90, nor more than $4,000
Sec. 3, Be 1t further ordained. That
all ordinances and parts OF ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed.
Sec, 4. Be II further ordained, That
this ordinance take effect from and after
Its passage, the public welfare requlr.
ing II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

street Improvement, under Ordinance
No $S2, Gayoso avenue, Second street to
Wellington street.
Memphis. Tenn, Aug. Is, 1919.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals viii be received at the office
Of g. 9, Pashhy, city clerk, until ~
o'clock, noon. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1919,
for furnishing all labor. materials, ex-
cept yitrified sewer pipe, manholes and
inlet rims and covers and Inlet Rrgtings,
which viii be furnished on the ground
by the city Of Memphis, hauling, tools
for and constructing the pavement, and
dong other work as follows;
1900 so. yds. old cohhlestone and
other pavement and gutter removed and
Iron drain box at Church place re.
100 on. yds. excavation.
$500 lin, II. old limestone curb re-
moved and hauled to yard.
$500 lin, II, granite curb in place.
40 lin, II, circular curb.
30 lin. IL. granite curb reset,
$500 sd. n, 6-in, concrete water table.
0,260 so yds, asphalt pavement,
$3.50 so. yds. Gain, concrete base.
l No. & inlet built.
s sewer NJ, II. covers adjusted,
$500 so. #, concrete sidewalk heavy
specifications removed and relatd.
specifications and profiles govern
Ing the above work may be seen and
obtained at the office Of the city en-.
gineer,
Bids must be submitted which are moi
contingent upon use off municipal as.
phalt plant or equipment, although tho
city OF Memphis expressly reserves tn,
right by ordinance 70 do any or all Of
above work with It's own forces oil
equipment,
The right is reserved TO reject any ant
all bids,
Bidders are warned that the eontracr
for tho service mentioned herein ant
the written instrument referred I,
therein shall constitute the sole and Ell.
tire contract between the city n III,
successful bidder. Verbal arrange
ments, interpretations aud understand
ings will not be recognized unless re,
duced 20 writing and made TO accom-
A certified check for two hundred an,
fifty ($250,00 dollars, payable TO tn,
order OF the city Of Memphis, or a bid
der's bond for a like amount. condi
toned on the bidder executing the con
tract, II awarded to him, shall accom-
pany the proposal,
Orders on future estimates under OK
listing contracts between the city an,
the bidder will not be accepted In lie
OF bond or certified check, unless sam
shall be Endorsed by the surety on sal
contract.
Said check. bond or order, as the cas-
may he, viii be returned TO the unsuC
cesSful bidder upon awarding the con
tract, and to the successful biddc
when he makes approved bond for III
! faithful performance Of the contract.
/ Cash payments for this work viii h
/ made out Of the Special Improvement
/ funds OF the city Of Memnhis,
by order of the board Of commits
/, ]sioners of the city OF Memphis.
+. l.. MONTEVERnF. Mayor,
Attest, c. c nASNNN CITY ClerN.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Street Improvement under ordinance
No, 379, wellington street from Beale
avenue to Vance avenue,
Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 25, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received at the Of
flee of the city clerk, C. c. Pashby,
until Il o'clock, noon, Tuesday, Sept.
9, 1919, for furnishing all labor, mate
rails, except vitrlfied sewer pipe, man
hole and inlet rims and covers and
inlet gratirgs, which will be furnished
on the ground by the city of Memphis:
hauling. tools for and constructing the
pavement and doing other work as fol-
lows;
1895 SO. yds, old asphalt pavement
removed,
,3,7S6 50, yds. Gin. concrete founda.
| ton,
2,765 so, yds. asphalt pavement.
$40 Gu, yds, excavation.
1000 SO, II. 6-in. concrete water table.
40 lin: II, exs0-in, granite curb, SIX
foot radius.
Specifications and pronles governing
the above work may be seen and OBJ
gineer.
Bids must be submitted which are
not contingent upon use of municipal
asphalt plant or equipment, althougl
the city OF Memphis expressly reserves
the right by ordinance to do any or
1 fN VI III rs W AOlANa
and equipment,
The right Is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Bidders are warned that the contract
for the service mentioned herein and
the written instruments referred Il
therein, shall constitute the sole and
! entire contract between the city and
the successful bidder. Verbal arrange
ments, interpretations and understand
ings will not be recognized unless re-
duced to writing and made to accom-.
pany the proposals,
A certified check for two hundred
and fifty CS2b0l dollars. payable {,
the order Of the city of Memphis, OF
u bidders bond for n like amount. con.
dltioned on the bidder executing IN,
contract, IL awarded TO him, shall &C
company the proposal
Orders on future estimates unde
existing contracts between the city am
the bidder win not be accepted In lie,
OF bond or certified check. unless sam,
shall be Endorsed by the surety on sal,
contract.
Said check. bond, or order, as tn,
caae may be, win be returned to IN
unsuccessful bidder upon awarding III
, contract M to the successful blddo
when he makes approved bond for tn
mithful performance OF the contract,
Cash payments for this work viii b
, made out OF the special improvement
funda Of the city OF Memphis.
/, BY order OF tho board OF commission
ers of the city Of Memphis.
- T.. l.. MONTENEGRO, Mayor.
Attest. C.. L, PASHBY. City Clerk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR
CITY BoNDs-TUBERCU-
LoSIS HOSPITAL.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by C. c. Pashby,
city clerk OF Memphis, at the city hail
in Memphis, Tenn, until ESQ o'clock
lowing bonds Of the city OF Memphis,
Tenn, viz,
Ono hundred and fifty thousand
(Sih0, 900 ,0Ol dollars Of general liability
serial coupon bonds In the denomination
of one thousand dollars each, authorized
by chapter 700 Of the private acts OF
the general assembly OF the state OF
Tennessee for the year 1919, and fur
Their pursuant TO an ordinance passed
final reading Tuesday, June II, 1919.
The interest rate win be determined
In the resolution of sale and will be
four and three-quarterC HA) or tive
go per centum per annum, as may be
required to produce a bid of par.
The bonds win be prepared at the ex-
pense Of the city OF Memphis and deliv.
cry will be made In Memphis, in New
York city or a. the equivalent Of New
York city, at the option OF the pur-
! chaser, who must state In his bid where
| the delivery shall be made.
Said bonds will be dated April /, 1919
and shall mature as follows without op.
ton Of prior payment:
Nos. ! to 6. both inclusive. $4,000
April /, 1925,
Nos, Z to 10, both inclusive, 81, 1000
| April ], ls1b.
Nos, IS 10 rs, both inclusive, $4,000
April /, 1927.
Nos, 10 TO a.. both inclusive. $4,000
April /. 1898.
Nos. % to 80, both inclusive, Sc, 1000
April !, 1929.
Nos. 81 10 SO, both inclusive, $4,000
April j. 1880.
Nos, 81 TO ~, both inclusive, $4,000
April l. 1881.
Nos. 40 TO as, both inclusive, SO, 1000
April 1. 1882.
Nos. ~ to "a, both inclusive, 5000
April /, 1888.
Nos. 55 10 60, both Inclusive, 5000
April /, 1894.
Nos. 81 TO 66, both Inclusive, 8 1000
April 1. 1895.
Nos. 81 to 72. both inclusive, $4,000
April l.. 1886.
Nos. 70 70 rs, both inclusive, S6,eot
April /, 1887.
Nos. 70 ia 81, both inclusive, 6 1000
April /. 1888,
Nos. S. to 20. both Inclusive, $4,000
Anil 1 fARq ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
PROPOSED ORDINANCE UP
FOR SECOND A D
TUESDAY, SEPT.
2, 1919.
AN


To appropriate the proceeds Of the tax
levy Of Si.51 on the one hundred dol
lars OF assessed values on all prop
erty OF every species within the city
81 Memphis for general purposes for
the year 1918. Together with all coll
lections from privileges, licenses. fees,
Ilnes,. permits, charges, requests,
transfers from nonbudget accounts,
earnings, refunds and all other items
constituting the e receipts OF
h city Of Memphis for the year 1919.
10 dellne the funds In which the as
sets OF the city shall be handled. to
provide The manner in which moneys
may be transferred from one fund
10 another; and TO provide the stand
ara code or designations under which
me appropriations are TO be admins
Tered y the accounting control
Section !. Be it ordained. That the
assets Of the city of Memphis shall be
grouped under four main divisions ia
be designated as follows:
"A or current funds.
"B" or capital funds.
C. or special and trust funds.
ID" or sinking funds.
Fol special definitions Of the fore
going terms reference is made to pages
rs, ~ and 20 OF the manual Of account
ing procedure, city Of Memphis, pre-
pared and published in 1918.
Sec. z. BE ! further ordained, That
for the purpose OF accounting contro'
and administration Of the a%ppropria-
tons made herein, the code designa-
lions Of departments, bureaus and di.
visions set up in aforesaid manual on
pages so, 81 and So. and the objects Of
expenditure as classified on pages 1903
l04 and l05 are here referred to and
adopted,
The transference Of assets from one
fund TO another shall be made only If
pursuance Of resolutions duly adopted
by the board OF commissioners.
Sec. 3. Be II further ordained, THAI
the board OF commissioners estimates
Of the revenues of the city OF Mem
phis for the fiscal year ending Decem.
Der 81, 1878, which ar apn4tm Uia t
purposes for which taxes are levied. will
be as set out in the following schedule
Receipts Anticipated
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-01
RECONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE.
Lump sum bid On following:
Tearing out old brick arch.
"a bO0 stpaI fabricated

Tearing out old brick arch.
23,500 steel fabricated.
70 Gu. yds. reinforced concrete.
Lowering inlets, building new inlots.
Specifications and profiles governing
the above work may be seen and OBJ
tanned ut the office Of the city engineer.
Bids must be submitted which are not
contingent upon use of municipal
asphalt plant or equipment, although
the city of Memphis expressly reserves
the right by ordinance to do any or all
Of above work with its W forces and
equipment.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids,
Bidders are warned that the contract
for the service mentioned herein and
the written Instruments referred to
therein, shall constitute the sole and
entire contract between the city and the
successful bidder. Verbal arrange
ments, interpretations and understand
ings will not be recognized unless re-
duced to writing and made to accom-
pany the proposal,
A certified check for two hundred and
fifty $3.50. 00l dollars, payable to the
order Of the city OF Memphis. or a bid
der's bond for a like amount, condi-
toned on the bidder executing the con-
trict, II awarded to him, shall accom-
pany the proposal,
Orders on future estimates under ex-
listing contracts between h city and
the bidder Wall not be accepted In lieu
OF bond or certified check, unless same
shall be Endorsed by the surety on said
contract.
said check. bond or order, as the case
may be, will be returned to the un-
successful bidder upon awarding the
contract and to the successful bidder
when he makes approved bond for the
faithful performance OF the contract.
| Tagh tn NrYtNaptu fnr thf1 NAnRl NniIl hn
made out OF the special improvement
funds of the city OF Memphis.
BY order OF the board of commits
sioners of the city OF Memphis.
r, l.. MONTENEGRO, Mayor.
Attest: c, {, PASHBY, City Clerk.