The Raymer enterprise., 1912-03-14

class, among them Phillips, Sedgwick.
Washington and Yuma, all children Of
Weld. it's not reasonable to think
new county as proposed would pass the
twenty and go at once into the fourth
class.
Mr.. Hoyt's c!osing remark as to what
he could show by other counties indi-
Gates that he has omitted the important
part.
The experience OF other counties is
what We want. We have prepared q
list Of questions that we propose to get
answered if We can by several counties.
We will be glad to inquire Of any coun-
ty Mr.. Hoyt may suggest.
We thank Mr.. Hoyt for his contribu-
ton. Any facts will be welcome wheth-
er they agree with our views or not.
Following are questions mentioned.
Comfy Clerk os..----.-- County,
....-..-.-.--, Colorado.
Dear Sir.
The undersigned c5mmit,ee
seeks information as to the cost Of or
ganizing and maintaing county organ
iza;ion. To that end we have formu-
lated the following questions which we
would Ike TO hags answered "a fully
and accurately as you can from your
records. These questions are forrnu-
latat TO 20 TO several counties and you
may find some questions difficult to
answer while il viii be easily answered
in other counties. We wish you to ans-
wcr what you can volunteer. and If
others can be answered by more pains
taking search OF the records, let US
know your fee for the further !nforma-
ton. Under the head Remarks" we
would appreciate any information that
you may think would benefit US in or
ganizing a county. or any reason for
not organizing now.
We enclose stamps for reply and
thank you in advance for your early
ard courteous consideration.
Very respectfully yours, Etc.
l.. When was your county organized?
2. What was the area Of your coun-
ty when organized!
8. What was the population?
&. What. if any, was the cost Of Sc
curing the legislative act setting off
your county from the parent county?
6. II there was expense. how was
this met?
G. Did the parent county oppose the
legislative act?
7. What was the cost Of transcrib-
ing necessary records from the parent
county?
8. II you know. how many instr.-
ncnts were Transcribed?
Q. Did the parent county stand any
portion of cost Of transcribing the rec
ords and If so what was the portion
Of each?
8. Did your county assume any por-
ton Of debt of parent county and If so
what was the amount?
10. What was the assessed vuiua-
ton Of all taxable property in your
county when organized?
II. Did you build court house at
once and il you did what WIS the cost?
IL. II you did not build. what was
cost of renting Offices and court room
per year?
!3. Did your office and cour, rooms
give reasonably good Accommodations?
ID. What were the expenses of your
county the first year. divided as follows:
a. Salaries Of officials?
b. Office expenses aside from sal
aries?
c. Court costs!
d. Roads?
e. Bridges?
{ County Schools?
&. ANY other expense itemized as
far as psssibIe!
t5. II your county has been organ.
ized more than five years give same in
formation as asked IN proceeding qucs-
ton but for last year figures are avail
able Us follows:
4. Salaries?
b. Other Office expense?
{. Court Costs.
d. Roads!
q. Bridges?
T, County Sckool"
&. Other expenses itemized?
is. What is your present population
II. Did your county have revenue
, available to meet first years expense
and II not. how was deficit met?
u. Has your county issued bonds
and ii so, tell:
n. When?