, 1925-09-24

Three new ordinances were read
debated and passed, all as emergency
measures under a suspension OF the
rules. Considerable time was also
devoted to a discussion of several
knotty civic problems, notably the
overloaded condition of certain lines
in the city sewer system nj ways
and means for remedying same.
There was a full attendance Of city
officials, Trustees Friend, Kinnaman
torney O'Hara and City Clerk Clause
being seated at the official table with
other officers present in the chamber.
The citizens, voters and taxpayers
were, with a few exceptions, conspic-
nous by their absence.
Water Ordinance
Public interest in the action of the
council will no doubt center on the
lev water ordinance which is a for
midable document, covering 26 type
written pages and covering every
possible phase Of the municipal water
supply. Officers for the administra-
ton Of the water department are
named and their duties defined; re-
Quirements Of plumbers in making
connections; use and waste OF water;
meters and their ose; payments and
penalties and many other matters are
covered thoroughly.
The question of water rates oc-
cupies a large part of the ordinance
and many changes are made. al
though the amount of added revenue.
II any, has not as yet been estimated
with any degree of accuracy and will
not become evident until the new Law
is given a complete test.
A few instances of the minor
changes In rates under the readjust-
ment are: barber shops, which form
erly paid IS per month flat. now will
pay SO for the first chair and 81 for
each additional chair, to which a tar
OF So for each bath tub Is added.
Residences. which were formerly
classified alike. are now rated ac-
cording to the extent to which they
s city water. A residence Of 6 to
10 rooms now pays 81. more than
10 rooms $3.50. with a charge OF SO
cents for extra bath tubs. each house
holder being allowed one. which is
included In the charge given. Lodging
houses pay the old rate OF IS, with
81 for each extra bath tub. Apart
ments pay as before 81. II Of five
rooms or less. over five So.
Street Traffic
The new ordinance governing the
use of the city streets by automobiles
and other vehicles Govern many new
angles OF q vexing question and Is in
the main modelled after the state law
In many respects and conforms gen.
orally TO accepted regulations in
cities and towns throughout the
country.
A speed which at all times be
Reasonable and proper IL permit
ted. not to exceed 20 miles an hour
within the city limits. Drivers must
s1ow down to 10 miles at street in
t~eresections. curves. bridges, etc.
Physicians and surgeons are exempt
Cd. while on professional duty. from
the speed provisions Of the law. as
are ambulances. General traffic
rules are laid down. including turn
Ing. passing. stopping. signaling and
lighting. Parking for not to exceed
four hours Is permitted.
The rights OF pedestrians. II any.
are mentioned and an attempt made
to protect them. He or she must use
reasonable care In the matter OF get
ting run over and crosses the street
at other than regular Intersections at
his or her own risk. Penalties for
violation OF the ordinance are fixed
~ not less than IS nor more than
800.
Municipal Cour
While the city has for years been
enjoying the bencft and protection OF
\ police court and n police Justice to
try offenders and Fix penalties Il has
been found that this procedure has
been without specific authority OF
a city ordinance. being based upon
general provisions OF the charter
granted to the city OF Rawlins by the
state legislature many. many years
ago.
All this. and every possible angle
of the administration Of the city's
laws. Ii now fully covered by this
new ordinance which creates the
court. defines the duties OF the
police justice. his powers. quaiinca-
lions. Jurisdiction and limitions. Pro-
vision II made for tina deposit Of ball.
the collection Of fines and tho pay
mcnt Of fines by labor when cash II
not forthcoming.
Hrwer Trouble
An important matter was discussed
~ loatth and ways and means found
, 90 - difficulty when the overloaded
eoo1otion Of the Front street trunk
1tDo sewer vAs brought before the