Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-17
Mr.. John R. Garrison Sue
ceeds Mr.. Petty.
SUBSCRIBERS TO OATH
ANNOUNCES THAT HIS POLICY
WILL BE CONSERVATIVE
Treas'uy Department officials Tender
Voluntary Testimonials to MI. Gar
rision's Efficiency.

u John r. Garrison. the newly appoint
ed auuitor of the District, today entered
upon the duties of his Office. Mr.. Garrison
was formerly chief of the division of Gus
toms of the Treasury Department, and dur
ing the administration of Governor Hunt
was auditor of the Island of Porto Rico.
Mr.. Garrison resigned his treasury position
to accept the authorship of the District.
which was rendered to him several weeks
ago. at the same time that the Commits
sioners called upon Auditor James I. Petty
for his resignation. The change in the au-
ditorial office is the outgrowth of the de-
falcaton of James NJ. a. Watson. a clerk In
that department. who Is said to have made
away with $4,000 of District and trust
funds.
The new auditor reported at the District
building early this morning. calling upon
Commissioner Mcfarland. president Ut the
District board. MIR. Garrison and the Com
missioner renewed an old acquaintance. Mr..
Macfarland told Mr.. Garrison he was per
sonally we'll officially glad to well
come him to the District service Mr.. blac-
farland declared that from his own knuwl-
edge of the new auditor. and what his
friend Governor Hunt, upon his return
from Porto Rico. had told him concerning
MIR. Garrison. the latters administration
of affairs would be a successful one Mr..
Macfarland declared that his talk with
Governor Hunt had much to do with his
suggesting Mr.. Garrisons name to the
Commissioners. Mr.. mcfarland assured
Mr.. Garrison he should feel proud OF all the
things that had been said in his favor
Mr.. Garrison stated to Mr.. Macfarland
that he was glad to come to the Districe
building, and that he was pleased at nav
ing been given place on the committee
appointed by the Commissioners to ex-
anime into the different branches of the
service. because he believed there ought
to be harmony and uniformity OF bust
ness methods between the different depart
mentS.
Conservative Policy.
With regard to the administration of his
office, Mr.. Garrison said his policy would
be of conservatism in all things.
The oath of office was administered to the
new auditor by Dr. William Tindall. Sec
rotary to the board of Commissioners. Mr.
Garrison qualified for the place by filing
a duly authenticated bond in the sum of
$4,000, Ito faithfully perform the duties
of said office" His surety is one of the
bonding companies
Mr.. Garrison at once went to work upon
arriving at his office on the second floor
of the District building. He first examined
into all the forms of contracts, vouchers.
requisites, &c. for the purpose of recon-
mending changes wherever he shall deem
them necessary.
The examining committee of which Mr..
Garrison is a member will probably meet
this afternoon to determine upon time for
the beginning of its labOrs- The committee
Is composed of DR.. w. C. Woodward.
health officer; Mr.. John r. Garrison, audi
tor. and MIR. Moncure Burke of the engf-
Eeer department. Secretary William Tin
dan Is recorder. The committee was ap-
pointed to begin it's work soon after
August II as practicable. 1t will examine
all the District departments and make sug-
Gestions for any reforms or changes of
method that are found advisable.
Valued Testimonials
Mr.. Garrison has received two valued let
tiers from officials of the Treasury Depart
ment regretting his departure from that
service. One of these letters is from Sec
rotary Shaw. and in it he says:
Il am in receipt of your favor of August
To- rendering your resignation as chief of
the division of customs, to take effect Au-
gust 10. In accepting this resignation
wish to thank you for the marked loyalty
that you have at all times maintained and
the fidelity and efficiency you have ex-
hibited. Wishing you all possible success
in your new field OF labor and responsible
lily. ] am
The assistant secretary of the treasury
r. b. Armstrong. in his letter TO Mr.. Car
rison says:
My Dear Mr.. Garrison: Before you
sever your official connection with the Gus
toms service of the Treasury Department
allow to testify emphatically as l
know how to your devotion and intelligent.
industry in customs matters. l have ap-
preciated your efficient cooperation and
regret to lose your assistance. With best
wishes for your future success and happi-