Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-28
WANTS MORE CLERKS
ALSO SUGGESTS AN INCREASE IN
SALARIES.

Repeating his requests of year ago fol-
an addition Of two new clerks to his office
force, and also for an increase in his own
salary and in that Of his assistant. Alonzo
Tweedaie, Auditor John r. Garrison today
submitted to the Commissioners his esti-
mates Of the cost OF conducting his depart
ment during thesnew fiscal year. beginning
July I. next. The two clerks. Mr.. CARR
son says, are greatly needed to facilitate
the transaction Of business. and he asks
that the Commissioners again include in
their final recommendations to Congress a
specification for the increase of his salary
from 8 600 to $4,000. Similarly he asks
that Chief, Clerk Aionzo Tweedale be made
deputy auditor. at such compensation above
his present salary OF $3.50 as the Commits
sioners may deem adequate. Last year Mr..
Garrison asked q fiat increase Of $3.50 per
annum for his chief assistant. Both Mr.
Tweedaies duties and his own. the auditor
declares. are arduous and fully deserving
OF better remuneration. particularly be-
cause much additional work has been added
to their portion as result Of the natural ex-
pansion Of the local government and the
handling Of more money and more accounts
than in former years.
Total Salaries for Department.
Assuming that the allowance of $3.50
additional for Mr.. Tweedale requested
last year WOulQ meet Win the dppTOVdA
Of the Commissioners. as we'll as .he
$500 increase for himself, Auditor Car
rison this year asks for a total Of $27. 100
for salaries for his department. which
represents an aggregate increase over the
5000.
Arguing for the necessity of Chief
Clerk Tweedales designation being
changed to deputy auditor, Mr.. Garrison
said that such a change would result in
no delays in the conduct OF the business
Of the office on occasions when the au-
dftor should be absent. The two ne "
clerkships. to pay 1920 per annum each,
the auditor says. are also much needed.
One of the clerkships is desired in Or
der that man may be stationed CON-
stantly in the office of the collector OF
taxes to examine and verify the auditors
coupons attached to tax bills and bills
Of water rents and miscellaneous reve-
nues, and to stamp thereon the counter
sign OF the auditor. Mr.. Garrison says
that such duty is specifically required
by order Of the Commissioners, issue1
October 80. 1888. which has not been &C.
voked
Periodical Examinations.
The other new clerk. II allowed. would be
assigned to make periodical examinations
Of the books and accounts OF institutions
and establishments under the District gov
eminent where moneys are received and
revenues are collected, such as the Indus
trial Home School, the office of the inspec-
tor OF gas and meters, the bathing beach
and the Washington Asylum.
One other change desired by the auditor
Is the provision for payment OF one $1,000
clerk under head Of salaries. auditors Of
fee, for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1908.
There are four 81 600 clerks in the Office at
present. one Of whom has been paid from
the appropriation for elimination OF grade
crossings. This clerk. Auditor Garrison de-
clares, should be made permanent en-
ploye Of his office.