Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-13
THE SOLDIERS, AND SAILORS, HOME.
The Commissioners say There Must BE .
Change In the Superintendent's Once.

The Commissioners say There Must BE .
Change In the superintendent's Once.
The case of the hearing by the Commissioners
Of the board of trustees Of the soldiers and
Sailors Home yesterday was referred TO in yes
terday's STAR. Today the Commissioners sent
letter to Mr.. David r. Craig, president Of the
institution. in which they said:
The act of August G, 1890, authorizing the
appointment by the President OF a superin-
tendent OF charities for the District of Co
lumbia. provided. among other things. that
All such appropriations shall be expended
for the purpose indicated, under the
general direction Of said superintendent and
IN conformity. rs near may be. with such
system or plan. subject 10 the approval
OF the board OF Commissioners Of the District
of Columbia. And it shall also be the
duty Of said superintendent 10 examine into
the character of the administration of said
institution and associations, and the con-
dition. sufficiency and needs OF the buildings
occupied for such charitable purposes, and also
to ascertain in each case the amount
contributed from private sources for support
and construction, the number of paid employees
and the number of inmates received and bone
hted by the sums appropriated by Congress.
and to recommend such changes and modifi-
cations therein as IN his Judgment will
best secure economy. efficiency and the
highest sttainable results in the administration
of charities in the District Of Columbia This
gave him full jurisdiction to inquire
into. consider and make recommendations
TO the Commissioners concerning the
management Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Temporary Home and the other charitable in
situations of the District receiving public aid.
and OF course, his recommendations should
receive the close and respectful attention
OF the Commissioners. Reference is made
to the statute for the purpose of as
surfing you that in the opinion of the Commits
sioners the superintendent of charities has
acted strictly within the line of legal duty In
his inquiry ms to the management Of the home,
and it NAV be properly added that he has the
full confidence OF the Commissioners, both as
TO bis ability and purity of purpose.
After hearing the case fully in relation 10 Mr..
Brown III connection with DR.. Warmers i'm
Piled recommendation to the Commissioners
under date Of the 18th instant the Com
missoners feel compelled TO ask that
you substitute another person TO take
his (Brown's) place at the home. This
Is done without the least reflection on
MIR. Browns good name and character. The
facts show carelessness merely In the discharge
OF his duties, which as custodisns of the public
funds and charitable business interests of the
District the Commissioners cannot properly
refrain from noticing in view of their knowl-
edge Of the purpose OF the act referred to and
the expectation of Congress in all such cases.
Your draft for the past quarter will be delv-
cred TO your treasurer or yourself when called
for, but before the next is due and PAYABLE it is
expected that you will comply with the above
request respecting the retirement of Mr..
Brown.
The patriotic and noble purpose of your
charity has, of course. the Commissioner
wsrmest sympathy and unfailing respect"