, 1922-04-06
accomplishments 0F
REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION

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The record of the administration
Of Mayor Kell, considering the diff
f1culties encountered, the financial
stringency which has prevailed in all
quarters and the fact that at the
outset an empty treasury was faced,
is an enviable one and one of which
all who supported DIR. Kell 6. year
ago and are now actively engaged in
urging the desirability of his re-elec-
ton upon the voters of Rawlins, may
we'll point with pride.
The fact that the city has been kept
on an even keel throughout. a period
OF acute depression, and that it has,
in spite of untoward conditions,
moved steadily forward and not
backward, that every prediction
promise has been faithfully carried
out, and that economy and retrench-
ment have been kept continually in
the foreground, that vice has been
outlawed and crime vigorously prose-
cuted and punished, Is cause for sin
cere congratulation or the part Of
DR.. Kell's friends and proponents.
Among the outstanding achieve
ments Of the past year may be men
toned the enactment of a drastic
ordinance covering violations of the
moral law, and including bootleg
gtng. moonshine manufacture, gamb-
ling and prostitution and providing
for the punishment of offenders and
the abatement Of the premises, in
accordance with the state law on this
subject.
The necessity of safeguarding the
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nized by an ordinance ordering the
sale of seHer bonds and the safety
and well being of the people was
further protected by the passage of an
ordinance affording better fire de-
partment service and compelling the
construction of fire-proof buildings
within certain limits.
Mention might also be made Of
the fact that a suitable site has
been selected and set aside as a tour
list camping ground, for the accom-
mediation of the thousands who will
from year to year traverse the Lin
coin Highway and the concentration
Of all city purchases in the hands Of
the City Clerk as a central purchas-
ing agent. thus avoiding duplication
of orders and making for municipal
economy. w.
Following is a brief, condensed
resume Of the years business trans
acted by Mayor Kell and his ap-
pOintees for and OF behalf of the
economical, efficient and satisfactory
in the history OF the city:
In taking charge Of the city gov
eminent, Mayor Kell's first thoughts
uyorn srvtkn no ro 11Sy 80 khn 10
condition OF the city, for he aud his
associates faced an empty treasury
which enforced a policy of the strict
est economy. At that time he de-
clared that city expenditures would
be kept at a minimum, but that a de-
sire to win popular approval by the
cutting down OF all disbursements
would not be allowed to interfere
with an intelligent and effective ad-
mi~nistration Of the city's affairs and
that money really needed for the
public good would be appropriated
at the proper time.
Notwithstanding the fact that
there was a balance in the treasury
Of over l 5000, the city was in real
ity BROKE" for this amount repre-
sented funds held and set aside for
the payment Of interest on water
D0nOS n d ultimate retirement OF
these bonds. During all his term Of
service Mr.. Kell has not allowed this
fund to be drawn upon, although It
has previously been the custom for
the city to borrow" from such funds.
pending the collection of taxes or
other revenue, this course, however,
being contrary to law.
During the year closing March 81,
about $4,000 Of old obligations
which existed at the beginning of the
term OF the present mayor. have been
paid off and yet the city 10 now out
OF debt, except bonds. Further
more there 10 $1S,000.00 in the banks
LOT RAwlins, drawing interest, sub
tect to call either at maturity Of the
Wetef bonds. or at such time ~ any
7tsBch bonds are placed on the market
19ksA price which the city can afford
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