Evening Star Newspaper, November 25, 1924, Page 3

v HOEHLINGSTUDES | TAXPUBLITY ST Hears Arguments on Action to Prevent Opening of Returns. Justice Hoehling of the District ne Court has taken under ad- nt the question of the right of L to prevent the publ f his income tax return. He ents of counsel late y n on the petition ef Gorham rd of Boston of the Treasury and the oner of Internal Revenue publishing the amount of in- tax he paid in 1923 Taking cognizance of the conflict- to restrain the| Maj. Bell Advanced To Lieut. Colonel In U. S. Army Rank Promotior. of Engineer Commis- sioner J. Franklin Bell from major to licutenant colonel took effect today. Lieut. Col. Bell was sworn in to his new rank by Dr. Willlam Tin- dall, veteran official of the Dis- trict government, who served as secretary to the Board of Commis- sioners for many years before be- ing placed at the head of the Bu- resu of Iuformation in the District Bullding. Col. Bell reccived the new rank without formal eremony, and as soon as Dr. T all had departed the Commissioner delved into a stack of papers which he was pre- paring for consideration of the other Commissioners at board meeting. GREGORY SAYS NAVY THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1924. RICHARDS SCORES HIGH TAX RATES Urges D. C. Residents to Combat Any Move in Con- gress for Increase. That the people of the District of Columbla should do all in their power to combat any move on the part of Congress to increase their rate of tax- ation on property, which, according to the statement made , Is proportion- ately higher that that in a majority of States of the Union, was clearly advocated by Willlam P. Richards, tax assessor of the District, before members of the Newcomers Glub, at the weckly meeting of the organiza- tion in. the City Club yesterday. of February 22, 1924, in which Mr. Zihlman sald: “In view of the statements made by the tax commissioner of Texas, Mr. James A. King, that the revenue and taxation of that State is a screaming farce; that only about 4 per cent of the personal property in the form of bank deposits is taxed; that there is $800,000,000 on deposit suhject to check and that only $40,- 000,000 is assessed; that a vast amount of property escapes taxation every year; that there are millions of acres of land which are not tax- ed at all; an@ that if the unre- turned property located In the State of Texas subject to taxation under the laws of that State were put upon the statutes and the property al- ready returned was well entered at a just and fair valuation, it would raise sufficient revenue to enable the | State to pay her debts, to liberally support her public institutions and to lower the present tax rate from 75 to 15 cents. This would seem to be a conclusive answer to the state- ments, which are being continually made by the gentleman from Texas, that property in the District of Co- lumbia is not assessed at a fair and just value, and shows that there i ample field for his endeavor to see meeting, and during the session he appointed Col. Charles R. Stark to represent the club on the executive committee of those in charge in the forthcoming Thrift week activities. FRANCE MAY SETTLE. There were indicatlons here yes- terday that France might be the next power to open negotiations looking to a funding of her debt ‘o the United States. Nothing official, however, has been received to indi- cate that any more definite move has been made by the French. With the life of the American debt commission expiring in Febru- ary, it was thought in some quar- ters that France might take the op- portunity of resuming the prelimin- ary negotiations made some time ago with intent of making some kind of definite proposal before February. Congress will be asked to extend the life of the debt commission, and continue’ the present legislation der_which it _operates. 'FLAT TIRE? Open Until 9 P.M. Wednesday Closed All Day Thursday Some Dinner at the OLD DUTCH “Where the Best Thanksgiving Dinners Come From” il MAIN 500 and the Cheapest provisions of the 1924 revenue wel opening returns to] public ins ng a’l jronhibition ist their publication, | Justige Hochling remarked that he | ould®not see where the depariment Presenting a comprehensive de- | tpat all _property is justly taxed iv IS SHORT ENGINEERS | scription of the tremendous imerease | £ttt sProPert 12" of buslness in his office since he first| joseph A. Burkart presided at the entered it in 1908, Mr. Richards gave figures t6 show that while the popu- lation of the District had more than doubled in that time, with tax as- sesments jumping from $6,000.000 to nearly $20,000,000, only 20 additional clerks had been assigned to the de- partment to handle the work dur- FANCY—FRESH LTURKEYS 15 43¢ Fat, Little 7 or 8-Ib. Hen Turkeys—or Fine Young Gobblers From 10 to 14 Lbs. Bureau Head Recommends Filling of Fourteen Vacancies in Corps. nusual situation” cent indictment of e Baltimore P for printing tax figures and the “announcement of the department that the lectors have @ right to publish the returns.” Filling 14 vacancies in the Civil|ing that period. Holds Rights Violated. Engineer Corps of the Navy was t The petition was based on the con- | Princlpal recommendation made by tention that publication of the re- | Rear Admiral L. E. Gregory, chief of turne violated the fourtl i fifth | the Bureau of Yards and Docks, in amendments to the his annual report for the fi lenounca unlawfu ch and | of 1924, made public today ang relieve tember 1, . the corps {104 regular | carried as e llowing v 98 regular Occupy An Entire Floor ¥ of modern OFFICES in our new building at Explains Assessments System. He explained in detail the numer- fcal system of registering assess- ments, now in force, and said that within another year sufficient “won- der machines” would make possible the disposition in two weeks work that has heretofore necessitated days 1d nights of arduous labor. The assessor ridiculed claims of Frying Chickens, lb. .37¢c Roasting Chickens, tra Pork Loins, Ib. . ....19¢c .2lc only a personal one s e e e i i ents oot in Gonerest FreshHams,Ib. . . . . . 37 Gregory states, the burcau Is carry- | that property iu the District was not 1417 K Street L Should fresh. Ib. .15 1b., c ing but 96, having lost 8 officers from | being ass L Rl e g U Comprising 8 Large Rooms, 2 Ante.rooms and Long Cor- W oul resi s . . 2 ! their personnel. value, and said that in several in- ridor. May be divided Into units as desired. & €rs, fresh, c Stewlng Chzckens, lb., 36¢ N In his Admiral stances men who clamored the loud- report Gregory Metal frame, plate glass windows; rich woodwork and United States Attor- ssistan ted States West and Charles T. Hen- 1 Assistant Attorney Gen- HEARING SET DECEMBER 9. points out that no appointments have | been made to this corps since Sep- tember, ; although four ensigns have been assigned, their services cannot.be availed of until June, 192 He seeks relief from pressure of worl by filling the 14 vacancies, and also recommends, that the authority be se- home est for an increase In taxes for the area, had gone on record favoring a decrease of the same for their communities, whree personal property taxes had become “more or less of a joke.” As an illustration the speaker read the remarks of Representative Fred- fittings. BOSS & Moderate Rentals! REALTORS PHELPS Leg o’ Lamb, Ib. . .. .33c Prime Rib, Ib. . .25¢ Chuck Roast, Ib. ... . .16¢c Long Island Ducks, Ib., 35¢ RABBITS CAPONS GEESE Zihlman, appended to his cured from 'Congress to expand the |erick N. pa uels Baker to Defend Paper in Tax |corpe. report on motor vehicle Suit Work on the drawings and plans| pearing in the Congress = for the new boiler plant and steam | ——=—— = o distributing system for heating the | A N ernment buildings grouped near | T ot e Fost Bubiimeer. 25 | Nineteenth and B streets northwest, charges of publishing in the Baltl-|COmPrising a new building, four | more Daily Post a list of income tax | Water-tube boilers, oil storage and oil returns in violation of law will begin | BUrning equipment and distributing I Tmited State e B I pipes to the various bulldings, has | Comber 8, 1t was dnnounced yester- | PEEUR: 4CCORding to the report. The day by United States District Attor- appropriation for the work is $125, Y Construetion of Wew hangars Quantico, Va.. including one of the largest bascule-type doors yet con- structed, was completed. A kite-bal- loon hangar was moved from the abandoned field at Yorktown and re- 1417 K Street Main 9300 Smithfield Ham, 1b. .40c Celery, stalk. . .10c Olives, 10 oz. bottle, 33¢ Sweet Mixed Pickles. . P t') 30C COFFEE Old Dutch, Ib., 34c Pan - A’can, lb., 43¢ By the Associated BALTIMORE Oysters 0t ¢ -~ NUTS Walnuts, Ib. . . .34c No. 1 Diamond—1924 Walnuts, Ib. . . .40c First Mortgage Loans Current Rates of Interest Announcing A New Plan of Finance For The Prospective Home Buyer FLOUR All Brands 55lbe. ... .-29¢c ney Woodcock. The announcement followed a con- ference b Woodcock and . local attorney for Howard Synaicate, own- ! wspaper. Form ‘re- the Serip ers of the tary of War Newton D. Baker, now | erected at Lakehurst, N. J., and a RESIDENCE Budded : el : MOW | land-plane h: also ved o . Shieticounsel o the e et i e e i PARTMENT HOUSES y o Brazils, Ib. . ...18c Orienta, Ib.....49c 12 lbs.........63c appear in defense of the Post, it was |14 g = ! Al = e thesa Naval Academy. Annapolis, the boiler AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER! We have perfected a Almonds, Ib 30¢c M. I, Ib 50¢ 24 Ilbs $1.25 . Two special assistants from Wash- | PIant was re-equipped with a travel- BUSINESS plan of finance which will enable the person with a small Loty axwetl, (0. . . . ehoicioioic e ing weighing larry, which was not operating satisfactorily. Three Diesel oil-burning engines were installed at Yorktown, Va., at the Navy Mine Depot. Paper_Shells Mixed, Ib.....22c Butter,Lb.. . . . . X ORANGES DOZ 19c Fine Quality—Grove Sweetened—Florida—4 doz., 75¢ ington will aid Mr. Woodcock in the prosecution. The case is the first of several to be instituted by the Gov- ernment as a test of the law concern- ing publication of income tax returns. amount of cash to own a home. An opportunit; of our new bungalows on this plan is now offere: number of reliable persons. | We are building in Brookland twenty-five more thoroughly modern detached homes of five and six rooms and bath. Ready for occupancy about March 1st. Sample may be inspected now. Prices, $750 to $1,000 Lower Than Similar Properties! Less than 10 per cent cash and very low monthly payments. No finance charges. A nominal deposit to be paid now and balance when house is completed. to buy one to a limited 42c See Mr. Kelley McKeever & Goss Realtors 1415 K St. Holiday Starts Thursday. Epecial Dispateh to The Star. HYATTSVILLE., Md., November 25. ~—Thursday to Monday will consti- tute the Thankegiving recess for Prince Georges County public school pupils Friday and Saturday Prof. Nicholas Qrem. county superintendent of schools; a’ group of delegates from the County Teachers' Association and & number of other county teachers will attend the annual meeting of the State Teachers' Assoclation in Balti- more. Shewmake Leaves Commission. Special Dispatch to The Star RICHMOND, Va November Judge Oscar L. Shewmake of State Corporation Commission r yesterday to enter private p with J. Vaughan Gary, for several years executive secretary of the State tax board. H. Lestcr Hooker, de- clared elected vesterday, succeeds to the post which Judge Shewmake vacated. M. 4752 Maine Corn,can. .....17¢ Honey Drop Van Camp’s Milk, 3 cans, 25¢ Fruit Salad, 2, can. .39c Star Lobster, V/,-1b. can, 45¢ Hipolite, jar. . ........22c Marcella Peas, can. .20c Pineapple, 2V can. . .29c Prunes, 60-70, Ib.......10c Kitchen Bouquet . . . .35¢ Pumpkin, 25 can..... . 14c Mincemeat, Ib.. . .......18c Raisins 355, pkg. .. .10c Citron, V4-lb. pkg . . . .18¢ Asparagus Tips . . ....33c Eagle Square: Hcrshey’s Cocoa, Y, 1b., 13¢ Baker’s Cocoanut. . ... 15¢ Candy, Ib., 18c Cider, gal., 35¢ Bring Container or Deposit 10c on Jug 10LBS. 73¢ Rutabagas, Ib..... . . ... .5¢ Cabbage, Ib. .........2¢c Potatoes, 151b..... . . .22¢ Cocoanuts, each.........10c Smyrna Figs, 1b..... . .28¢ Chestnuts, Ib. . ......15c Italian The day your coal gives out Nokol can be installed Automatic Heating Corp. !! We Can Sell at Such Low Prices Because— (1) We bought the ground at a very low figure. (2) We personally supervise all construction work. (3) We employ our own labor. (4) We have bought material for more than 200 homes. Our owners will receive, therefore, the benefit of large discounts resulting from this wholesale purchase. (5) We do not sell our second trust notes at big di 5 (6) We are satisfied with a small profit. i dlacounta _ SPECIAL KOTICES, E D PN 4 OF UNFAID BONDS OF THE Masoulc Hall Assoclation of the District of Uolumbia due August 1. 1924 resent the same promptly for pa: Washington Loau ceased 1 For Full Particulars Either Phone, Call at This Office, or Drop Us a Card. This Will Not Obligate You In Any Way. ME 1) retor and save you S15. Fruit Cake Lb. 50c 75c Both Are Fine! EVENINGS T PHONE MR. IREY, CLEVELAND 1933. | ert.” J. B. 3 hone Lincoin 5630 25% POSITION EARNESTLY DERIRED i exp. in banking; very ur- . Star_office. . 1719 Conn. Ave. N.W. 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