Arizona republican., 1921-05-04

general opening up of work ana con sequent relief of the present unem- ployment situation.
 Amounts called for in the various bond issues are: s175,o0A to complete the intake and infiltraticn system of the Verde gravity water supply; s100,0 900 toward the control of Cave Creek flood waters; s7no00 for as sisting the state to build an armory in Phoenix; s60,O00 for paving certain streets in front of property now owned by the city; s26 900 for the purchase and installation of a police signal and alarm system and $40,00O for the purchase of 10 acres on the north side of Van Buren street be- tween Tenth and Twelfth avenues.
 Much Misunderstanding
 Rumors afloat and sI.atches of street talk would indicate a general misunderstanding of the reason for calling upon the people of Phoenix to vote $175,000 for the completion of the Verde system. Following are the facts given by the city commits sion which show the necessity for the realization of these bonds:
 There was only one legitimate bid offered for construction work on the Verde system. It gave an estimate of $449,950 on the entire contract. There were other bids submitted, but they were all guaranteed esti- mates based on the cost plus system and consequently not considered by the city commission.
 As the single bid submitted was considered excessive the city took over the contract. This work up to the present time has cost only s20S.- 01263. According to the estima~e of the city engineers office $175,000 will be ample funds with which to com plete the work. This will take the contract as carried out by the city total $3S3,o12.62 as compared with the bid of s449,950 submitted on the same contract last June.
 Must Raise $35o,00O
 Regarding the $100,000 called for to control the Cave Creek flood waters, it was pointed out that such an ex- penditure by the city is contingent i, upon a total Of $35o, ,000 being raised for the same purpose by the county, state, Water Users association, the railroads and oil companies.
 The state has already agreed to appropriate $50,0 ,000 toward the build : ing of an armory and other cities are 1 seeking the structure. In asking for bond issue of $70,000 to add to the states $50.000 the city seeks to add 1 to the attractiveness of Phoenix with a $125,000 structure and at the same time furnish employment to a large 1 force of men necessary for its con- l struction
 1 Only those sections of the street which are directly in front of prop rrty now owned by the city will be paved with the $60,000 designated for l that purpose in case the bond issue carries. There seems to be an er- l roneous impression in some sections l that this money may be expended for paving upon which later assessments may be made. It is not intended that any of the amount shall be expended i for improving streets in front of pri- vate property.
 Practically all the money derived I.they carry. will be expended ir Phoenix.
 Election Officials
 Those named to act as officers O the election are:
 i First Precinct
 Inspector, F'reeda Marks; judges A. H. Davidson. James Aldrich ] clerks: Frances w Royce, Annetts Earle; marshal, James Ballagh.
 Second Precinct i Inspector. c. W. Cisney; judges Jas. H. McClintock, A. H. Barber clerks: Nellie D. Barber. Dorothy c McClintock: marshal, W. H. Gooch. Third Precinct
 Inspector, Dr. Chas. F. Culver judges: H. J. Brazee Mrs. A. E. Cul I yer; clerks: Mrs. Edith F. Lane Mrs. A. R. Miller: marshal, I. C. Lane
 Fourth Precinct { Inspector. May c. Parish; judges Carrie Gartner, Maude Glover