Evening Star Newspaper, June 11, 1926, Page 5

SCHOOL BUILDING PROBE SHEERING McCarl Going Deeply Into Construction Work—West- ern High Case Cited. tee report survey of by the C brought to light for the first time that a sweeping investigation of this sub- Jject has been under way for several weeks. Initiated by the oftice of the Con- troller General, the investigation has been carried ! substantially 4 building tion is planned by the Controller General to deter- mine if Federal money has been prop- erly spent. Controller General McCarl will pro- vide the Gibson subcommittee of the House District committee with a_com- plete copy of the report aséea: possible, which is expected to be very soon. % The report 1y is voluminous. Speclal emph has been devoted, it is known, to the situation at West- ern High School. i The new and auditorium of Western High School some time ago were closed hy the principal after a beam had fallen and some construc- tion had pulled loose in connection with the curt "t. School offi- eials contended the structure had not es yet been formally accepted from the contractors: the contractors were called in conference, the matter w: considered and later the nuditorium alr and stage were reopened to use. So far as known, it was understood the matter had been satisfactorily settled. The McCarl investigation is under- stood to have followed out all matters which had come to light in connection with these incidents. SR $105,306 BRIBE LAID TO CREAMERY FIRMS Paid Secretary of New York Health Commissioner to Ignore Embargo, Witness Says. By the Associated Pross NEW YORK, June 11.—Three milk companies dealing in the products of Western creameries paid $105.30 1o obtain an entrance into t S York marke to evidence adduced y the trial of ‘Thomas Clougher, former secretary to_Health Commissioner Monaghan. ‘Wisconsin ameries operated by Mark H. Fox of Chicago and estab- lishments in Minnesota were men- tloned by Harry Danziger, confessed collector for the aileged bootleg milk ring, as havinz paid for a permit to ship cream into New York, desnite the health department’s embargo. The first check from Fi was for $400, the witness said. T lley Dairy Co., & subsidiary of the Nestles’ Food Co., was declared to have paid $31,000 between the Summier of 1924 and De- cember, and the payments of another ern company 000 were offered in evidence over the opposition of Clougher’s counsel. R COLLEGE OF SURGEQNS’ HOME IS DEDICATED $600,000 Structure in Memory of Dr. John B. Murphy Is Opened by Dr. Mayo. By the Associated Prows. CHICAGO, June 11.—A classic! structure of I'rench rennaisance de- sign became the home yesterday of the American College of Su eons and | was dedicated to the memory of one | of America's greatest surgeons, the late Dr. John B. Murphy of Chicago. High tribute was paid the man| whose memory is perpetuated in the new building, in a dedicatory address delivered by Dr. William J. Mayo of Rochester, Minn. “Like those of the great musicians,” Dr. Mayo declared, “the productions of Dr. Murphy are 1l masterpieces. As a clinical teacher of surgery he had no equal.” The $600,000 memorial, toward which Dr. Murphy's widow and daughters gave $130.000, will be de voted to the advancement of learning, research and medical educatfon. EARLY-RISING U.S. WOMEN| SURPRISE ENVOY'S WIFE | By the Associated Press. LONDON, June 11.—Mme. O. Kal- | las, wife of the IKsthonian Minis- ter in London, who has returned from a lecture tour in the United States, was much surprised at the early ris. ing of Americans. “When I was told that some of my lectures would be as early as 11 in the morning 1 was amazed “How could one grip one's at that early hour, I wondered. ways feel o terribly practical. fantasy is lacking and only prosaic things occupy my mind. But I soon found that even American women of the smart set are early risers and DISTRICT OFFICIALS ACCUSED OF VIOLATING CRIMINAL CODE SPIRIT urth Page) program. Testimony has been present- ed tending to show that the present school board 4s under the control of one man connected up through finan- s and soclal relations with s who appear to be in strategic positions in control of the government affairs of the District. It appears from the testimony before us that when members of the school board are not willing to go along with a poliey dictated by the controlling power, w e found to remove or e ctivities. The only pur- se of the schools of the District skould be to educate the children. The schools should not be made the me- dium of politics, or used to encourage a desire for personal or financial gain. “Lack of time has prevented more than a superficial study of the school problem. We are sat be thoroughly survey “The controller gener: making a study of compl ings. The report was time for use to permit into the subject. It will be in a short time, however, pected to fully cover th activity. Until the survey comtroller general's office able we cannot report on portant subject “The subcommittee look subject of taxes and enough to establish facts. ot ready ns to in 20 this im: into the t: tion far the following Taxation. “Notices of assessment on real estate are not given. Notice by ad- vertisement in ne pers is given when taxes are due. If real estats axes are not paid when due such real estate is advertised fo sold, but no personal notice is to the owner thereof. The parcels are advertised in a book published as provided by law, at an expense )t several thousand dollars each v In 1925 about 19,000 piec estate were sold for taxes and pu chased principally by four concer engaged in the business of purcha: ing at tax sales. In order to re deem, the owner must pay the ex- pense of the sale and interest at the rate of 1 per cent per month. “An annual return of personal property is required. The commit- tee is of the opinion that that re- turn should also include the real estate owned by the taxpay Then the assessor's office and the collec- tor's office would have a proper list of all the property owned by ar one person liable to taxation. The law should provide for a personal tement of taxes to the when the taxes are due, an personal notice of a tax sale, e cost of these notices would not be greater than the cost of the book ng the various parcels. In for a taxpayer to ascertain definitely if his or her property is ed for sale he must purchase or secure the book advertising the same, which in 1926 sold for $14.50 per copy. A real injustice results to hundreds of taxpayers. Real estate titles become involved and expen- ive litigation naturally follows. Urge Annual Assessment. “A «ments upon real estate are made every two years and improve- ments added annually. The assessor and the chairman of the Board of Commissioners recommend an annual assessment. The annual assessment would cost the District $18,600 more per annum, but would result in an increase in taxes of at least $170,000 every second year. There is an actual annual increase of $10,000,000 in land values in the District. Applying the present tax rate of $L.70, it will be seen that the city loses in taxes $17 000 every second year. The following cities, comparable in size with Wash- ington, have annual Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Providence and St. Lou The subcommittee recommends a change in the law to effect annual assessments and has introduced a bill to cover this recommendation. “It was called to our attention through the testimony of the tax collector for the District that motor- ists are paying only a nominal tax. A car of the class used by a majority of the people of the District yields by Sment as pers property about $7.50 in annual The owner also pavs $1 per for number- plates and $1 per year for a permit to operate. "This is only a small per- centage of what he should pay. Motor vehicles wear out the streets and the motorist should bear an equitable pro. portion of the expenditures made necessary for his benefit. We recom. mend ascientific method of levy by registration as made by some States of a_certain number of cents for eack Sale of Athletic UNION SUITS Y our Choice taxes THE EVENING STAR, hundredweight or horsepower of the car operated, and in addition an annual permit for operators. “The subcommittee finds that there is now due the District the sum of $961,439.15 as back taxes from various public service corporations. To' this should be added 8 per cent interest from the date each item became due. A portion of this amount has been due since 1910, and many items have been in litigation for years. In addition there are other claims against the same corporations amounting to more than $200,000. ““The subcommittee recommends vigorous prosecution of all the cases involving these taxation matter Corporations should be made to p: their taxes as well as the ordinary citizen. When they fail to do it they are placing upon the other taxpayers the burden they ought to bear. It would be money well expended if Congress would appropriate liberally for the employment of the best legal talent available to protect the interests of the people of the District, as it is apparent that suits pending against the corporations have not been prose. cuted as expeditiously as they should, and as the necessities Gktian:" of the District The Judiciary. “The judges of the District courts were requested to appear before the subcommittee to explain complaints which had been lodged with the sub. committee, and in support of which testimony was heard by the subcom- There has been no evidence suspicion ntegrity on However, grown up ption of lack of the part of these judges. certain practices have which, in the opinion of the subcom- mittee, may have caused criticism. Some of the judges recelved salarfes for delivering lectures at certain law schools in the District the dean of which is a member of the bar in ac- tive practice. The judges so assoclated should not sit in cases in which such officials of sald law schools appear as counsel. “In the opinion of the subcommit- tee, action of the court in ex parte proceedings has for some time been too drastic, and the power of punish- ment for contempt vested in the courts ]| has been too severely exercised. The subcommittee suggests that the great- s | est caution should be exercised in ex parte proceedings, and the power to punish for contempt should not be used indirectly to imprison a person for debt, and that a maximum time in punishment for contempt should be established by law. “The judges of the Supreme Court of the District appoint the members of the school hoard, and evidence heard by the subcommittee seems to indicate that certain members of the school board have assumed to exercise unwarranted powers in school matters, and it is charged have also exerted an influence in the selection of the mem- bers of the school board. The charge is made that members of the school board who are not responsive to the wishes of those who dominated the school administration were not reap- pointed upon the expiration of their terms.” The judges, therefore, in whom this power of appointment is vested, should inquire into this situation, and be careful to appoint to the school board only those whose sole interest is the welfare of the puplls. “Great care should be exercised in the selection of trustees and commit- tees of the estates of minors and in- competent persons, and their accounts and the commissions and costs allowed in the administration of such estates carefully scrutinized by the court. Auditors and other officials having to do with such estates and the account- ing thereof should be held to a strict countability and required to per- form the duties in connection there- with in strict conformity with law. Probate Court. “Under the present code provisions and court practices, a justice of the Supreme Lourt handles all cases re- lating to estates of deceased persons and infants, acting as a probate court. Matters relating to estates of non compos mentis persons come be- fore the equity side of the court. The Justices rotate in the hearing of these cases. Tho dockets of the Supreme Court are crowded. Some of the jus- tices have suggested the addition of more judges to take care of the situ- atlon. “We believe there should be estab- lished in the District an independent court. of probate to deal specifically with all cases re ing to estates of deceased persons, infants and those who are non compos mentis. This would relieve the present condition in the Supreme Cpurt. We belleve this to bho the better practice and would insure a judge who would become a specialist ‘in that department of law. A bill to carry out this recommenda- tion is before the Congress. “The subcommittee has been unable to make as complete an investigation and survey as contemplated by the authorizing regplution. Other activi- tles should be Studied and other lines of inquiry purSued. ‘A considerable portion of the time of each sessipn of Congress is taken up with the consideration of compara- tively trivial matters relating to the District of Columbia which ought to be handled by the agencles adminis- tering the affairs of the District. An exhaustive study {8 necessary to de- termine how far Congress may or should go in that direction and still keep within the provisions of the Con- stitution. “We therefore recommend the adop- tion of a concurrent resolution pro- viding for a joint committee of the Senate and the House to make a com- plete survey of the government of the District of Columbia and report such recommendations as are deemed ad- visable, both as to changes that will improve conditions in the District and relleve the Congress of many detalls of legislation relative thereto.” A popular shade for Summer foot- wear s parchment, often combined with a darker shade. First—the Boys’ Shop, away to your THE BOYS SHOP ON THE IN FLOOR OF THE P-8 STORE then— Summer Camp Cool, comfortable clothes to wear at moun- tain or seashore resort. Inexpensive outfits for camp enthusiasts from 3 years on up. The same fine P-B quality, whether you buy camp- ing togs or clothes for “dress up” occasions. Why not clip this suggested Camping List —check the things you need—it will save time. Khaki Flapper Suits, sizes 8 to 16—$2.50 to $3.50 Khaki Flapper Suits, sizes 3 to 10—81.85 to $2.25 Khaki Knickers and Straight Pants—$1 to $2 Khaki Golf Knickers—$2.50 : Linen Knickers and Flapper Pants—$2 to $2.50 Linen Golf Knickers—$2.50 to $3.50 Palm Beach Knickers—$2.25 Lumberjack Shirts—$5 and $6 Flannel Shirts—$3.50; Blouses, $3 Khaki Shirts—$1.50 and $2; Khaki Blouses, $1 WASHINGTON, D. C, BENJAMIN W. GUY, 68, FINANCIER, IS DEAD Funeral Services for Prominent Mason May Be Conducted Monday. Benjamin W. Guy, for many years prominently associated with financial and commercial circles of Washing- ton, died suddenly this mbrning at the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos- pital of a complication of diseases re- sulting from an attack of acute stom- ach trouble which developed while he | was at the hospital for a minor eye operation. He had been ill only a few days. Mr. Guy was 68 years old. He was born in "Charles County, Md., and made his home here at the age of 12 He lived at 5333 Sixteenth street. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon, but it was tentatively planned to hold services Monday from the Sixth Presbyterian Church, where Mr. Guy attended, with burial in Rock Creek Cemete terment will be private. Mr. was a Mason, and a Rotarian, He enguged .in a here early in founder and Curran & Co, cern, more than was elected a director of the Columbia National Bank in 1901 and a vice president eizht vears later. He later | recame a_director of the Washington | Loan & Trust Co., and of the Capital | Traction Co. } number of years | he has been a member of the board of trustees of the John Dixon Home for Aged. Mr. Guy was a charter member of Temple-Noyes Lodge, No. 32, F. A, A. M., previously having been & mem- ber of St. John's Lodge, No. 11. He was a member of Lafayette Chapter, | No. b, Roval Arch Masons, and of ‘olumbia. Commandery, No. 2, Knights Templar, as well ag of Almas Temple, Anclent. Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Guy went to the Episcopal Hos- pital a week ago last Saturday for an operation for a cataract of the eye, He was well on the road to recovery shriner busines; 'FRIDAY, JUNE 11, | attorney; Mr: when an attack of stomach trouble 1926. ! Business Leader Dies BENJAMIN W. GUY. forced a hurried operation at 9:30 o'clock this morning. Mr. Guy I children: W G , Wash.,, who is vi and Ernest street. “Also erandchildren surviving are MORRIS PLAN BANK Under Supervision U. §. Treasury 1408 H ST. N. W. He died ashington arker of ting here, 5 Sixteenth four | SLAIN ALIEN'S FATHER! GETS $2,000 AWARD President Signs Bill of Compensa- tion in Death of D. G. William- son at St. Louis. | President Coolidge today signed a | bill_authorizing payment of an in- demnity to Great Eritain on account of the death of Danfel Shaw Willlam- . a Britisk subject, killed at East . Louis, 111, July 1, 1921. A coroner's jury found he dled from gunshot wounds inflicted by a police officer, and testimony before the Jury was that he was peaceably going home when accosted by twe plain ciothes men and ordered to halt. Ap- irently due to impaired hearing or because he was uninformed as to their identity, it was claimed, Williamson, who was 22 vears old, disregarded the | order and the police fired two shots | from a riot gun. 'he legislation authol of $2.000 to his father, json of Alloa, Scotland President | Coolidge 1 e the matter the sub. et of ial messuge to Congress, d payment Williarn- a s . i work The Star. | 1t vou read the want feolumns of Have You Decided { Where Spend Your Vacation? to It not, refer to the Resort idvertisements in The Star For the convenience of the reader they are listed under heading of the State in which located, and some of the prominent resorts have « separate classification. 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