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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02


capable of the highest original research to
any lesser object. That is why have sternly
set my face against any proftered scholastic
appointment.
aFor example," asked Summarize, with
a sheer: but RoXton FASTENED to change the
conversation.
II must say" said he, that | think it
would be a mighty poor thing to go back to
London before know great deal more OF
this place than do at present.
Il could never dare to walk into the back
Office of nv paper and face old McArdle."
said |. He'd never forgive me for leaving
such uncxhausted copy behind me. Besides,
50 far as can see, it is not worth discussing;
since we can't get down, anyhow.
"Our Young friend makes up for many Oh
vious mental ldcHHG by some measure of
primitive commonscnsc. remarked Chal-
lcngcr. "Thc interests Of his dcplorable pro-
serves, we cannot get down in any case, 50
it is a waste of energy to discuss IT.
at is a waste of energy TO do anything
else" growlcd Summcrlec, from behind his
pipe. "Lct me remind YOU that we came
here upon a perfectly definite mission IN
trusted to us at the meeting of the Geological
institute Ill lOlltlOll. II'Il lIllHNI'lI N'lH ~
test the truth of Professor Challcngcr's state
mcntS. Those statements, as | am bound to
admit, we are now in a position to lndOrSc.
Our oStcnsiblc work is therefore done. As
to the detail which remains to be worked out
upon this plateau, II Is so enormous that
only large expedition with very special
equipment could hope to cope with 1t.
Should we attempt to do 50 ourselves, the
only possible result must be that we shall
never return with the important contrlbu-
ton to science which we have already gained.
Professor Challenger devised means for get
ting us onto this plateau when II appeared
to be inaccessible. | think that we should
now call upon him to use the same ingenuity
in getting us back to the world from which
we came.
confess that as Summcrlcc stated his
view it struck me as altogether reasonable.
Even Challenger was affected by the con
sidcration that his enemies would never
stand Confutcd if the confirmation Of his
statements might never reach those who had
doubted them.
"Thc problem Of the descent IS at first
sight formidable one, said he, and yet |
cannot doubt that the intellect can solve It.
| am prepared to agree with our colleague
that protractcd stay in Maple White Land
is at present inadvsabc and that the qucs-
ton Of our return Will soon have TO hc faced.
absolutely refuse to leave, however until
we have made at least a superficial cXamina-
ton Of this country and are able 10 take back
with us something in the nature Of chart
Professor Summcrlcc gave snort 81 I'M
patience. I'VE have spent two long days IN
exploration, said he, and We are no wiser
. Il. l,..,,
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reason the Deparmn Manager fg great than in foa n order
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Proposed Repayment on Account OF
Advances by the United States.
ASSESSORS OFFICE.

An annual realty tax assessment,
which has been advocated by the as
SCISSORS Office for several years, is ia
vored by the Commissioners as one of
the phases tending toward an equaliza-
ton of realty assessments.
Two other essentials to fair assess
ments are submitted by the assessor.
One of them is a method Of designating
all property by the use of accurate
maps. and the other a sufficient cleri-
cal force to gather data as a help in
the field work Of the assessors.
The need for legislation regarding lot
designations was recognized by the
Senate in a Bill Is. 6743) passed on
May 4. 1912. This measure was favor
ably reported by the House committee
on the District Of Columbia, but it
failed to pass because of certain lack
of understanding as to its real import.
The insufhciency of clerical force tC aid
the assessors In their field work has long
been felt. For a number of years at
tempts more or less disconnected have
been made to get together data as to
sales and other matters which might help
The appropriation act of 1912 gave the
Office one record clerk, and although his
work Is of great value 1t IS too limited to
furnish all that Is required.
If q reasonable number of additional
deputy assistant assessors should be pro-
vided, It Is believed that the assistant as
SCISSORS could make assessments without
an increase In this number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The report Of the board of trustees OF
the Free Public Library with which il
included the report of the Librarian
shows that the public service rendered by
the local library is slowly but steadily
increasing In quantity and constantly I'm
proving in quality.
The library's book stock made a net
growth from f32. s37 volumes to 144.41S
volumes, an increase of IL Cos volumes, in
addition to the replacement Of SSH vol
umes. worn out by use. The growing
service of the library Is in part shown by
the circulation into homes OF 650.521 vol
umes, as compared with 601.s1I volumes.
the figures of the previous year. a gain
of $50 volumes. or Per cent. In ad-
dition "a, 56S mounted pictures were cir
cuated, an increase of IL, 44s. or 30 per
cent. That the quality of the hbrary's
work is constantly improving Is, in part,
shown by the fact that the percentage OF
fiction circulated was reduced the past
year from co to 80. In the past eight
years il has been reduced 70 per cent
that is, from 81. the percentage of 1894,
to IS.
The library trustees report lays strong
emphasis on the fact that I'm the face OF
the Hbrarys record of constantly increas-
Ing activity, usefulness and value to the
community. and their demonstration that
radically enlarged library maintenance 10
needed and deserved, the library appro-
priation has. nevertheless, been reduced
from a total of So. 40 for the fiscal year
1912 to S63, 900 for the fiscal year 1913.
The trustees point out that during tho
last five years the working force OF the
library has been practically at a stand
still while the work Of the library has In
creased IN book stock to be catalogued
and circulated 20 per cent. and I'm home
circulation 30 per cent. They report a
chronic condition Of overwork and under
pay, resulting in designations amounting
to 35 per cent of the entire library force
In the fiscal year 1905 . per cent In 1909.
70 per cent in 1910. 50 l-3 per cent In
1911 and % per cent in 1912
The report contains q table showing
that Of twenty-six American cities having
over 200 900 population. other than WASH
ington. twenty have higher Per capita
expenditure for public libraries than has
the capital. This table also shows the
economy of the administration Of thAiooaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Department OF INSURANCE

The work OF the department of inSur-
ance is progressing satisfactorily and all
local insurance companies and associa-
tons reporting to it have been examined.
The companies and associations coming
under the provision of the act of August
Ii. 1911. are now reporting regularly,
and their records are open to the inspec-
ton of the department. AS a result of
this law. nine of these companies or as
sociations reinsured or discontinued bust
EesS during 1911. Such corporations now
pay a tax Of / per cent on their gross
premium receipts in the District.
The insurance laws have been amended
by acts of Congress SO as to provide for
the acceptance Of service Of process by
the superintendent of insurance in case
the regularly appointed attorney for serv-
ice is absent from the District or should
the company fail to make such an APP
pointment. and SO as to require all in
surance companies to file and publish
annual statements. Prior to this latter
amendment there was some doubt as to
the application Of this provision Of the
law to local companies. Other insurance
legislation is pending in Congress at the
present time. among which is a resident
agents bill, which 1t is hoped will be
enacted into law, SO as to put the Dis
trict Of Columbia on an equal footing in
this respect with most of the states.
"A Oil WHICH Will regulate Tic 1tINOIp OTd-
ton of insurance companies and associa-
tons in the District Is also pending in
Congress, and it is hoped that this legisla-
ton will also be secured.
Rule No. 1, relating to insurance IL
censes has been revised by the board Of
Commissioners so as to allow the issu-
ance to an individual of more than one
solicitors license. During 1911 man.
damus proceedings were instituted against
the superintendent to compel him to issue
two solicitors licenses to one person,
representing two insurance companies.
and the Court Of Appeals decided that
the law permitted this to be done.
At the close of the calendar year end
ed December 81. 1911, 246 insurance COM
panies and associations and fraternal
beneficial associations were licensed to
transact business in the District Licenses
to transact business here were also issued
to 22s principal agents. 81 brokers and
1,4O4 solicitors.
The total collections of the department
during 1911, on account of taxes and Ii
cense fees, amounted to $SS.302.4 S, of
which $7O.5H.66 represents the tax on
the premium receipts of the companies
and associations. The total expenditures
for the department during the year on
account of salaries and contingent eX-
penses amounted to $1O619.42.
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Decreases for the fiscal year 1912
On account Of
Renayments to sppropriations 1876, 1O1.71
Net increase . $3.50, 4S2. 80

Legislation providing more effective
means for the collection Of real estate
taxes in arrears is greatly
Equitable needed.
49,, The Commissioners hope
lax 1ltles. that the measures pro-
posed by them and embodied in H. r.
1851 of the present Congress, ITO provide
an additional method for enforcing and
foreclosing tax sales and tax deeds in the
District of Columbia, and for other pur-
poses," will be promptly enacted.
When real property is offered for sale
for arrears of taxes, and is not sold to a
private purchaser, the law requires that
the collector Of taxes shall bid it in for
the District Of Columbia. This proceed
ing is practically ineffective. as the great
mass Of the property so acquired remains
indefinitely in the name of the District,
and the taxes remain uncOllected.
The reason for so much property fall
ing to find private purchaser at tax
sale is the inability of the District to give
an indefensible title thereto, which has
tendency to deter persons who would
otherwise become purchasers at tax sales
from making such investments. If pro-
vision were made for the enforcement OF
the tax lien in equity where all parties
concerned might be heard and a good
title be granted, it would offer much
greater encouragement and security to
bidders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

officers of the District should be given a
full opportunity to make complete audit
of the accounts and data from which the
charge is derived before the District is
required to ADMIT it's liability through
payment of the amount named.
The Commissioners again invite atten-
ton to the necessity of procuring legis-
lation to place
Police and the police and
firemen's pen
Firemen's Pensions. sion funds UPON
a fixed and permanent financial basis.
During the fiscal year for the months of
January to May, inclusive, there was a
deficiency in the payment of police and
firemen's pensions amounting to SO. 435.O7.
During the fiscal year 1911 there occurred
also a deficiency in the payment Of these
pensions amounting to $15, 5000. making
total amount due and payable to re-
tired members of the police force, widows
and children. June 80, 1912. of $50, OO1 81
There Is no prospect whatever Of the
payment of this deficiency in the absence
of an appropriation for the purpose by
Congress or statutory provision authoriz-
ing new sources of revenues.
The Commissioners earnestly recon-
mend the passage of some remedial meas
ure to provide adequate revenue for the
discharge of current pension obligations
incurred during the fiscal years 1911 and
1912. Attention is directed to the bills
now before Congress embodying these
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
COLLECTOR OF TAXES.

The total collections for the year ended
June 30. 1912. were So, 6S3. 799.5o an in
crease over last year or any previous
year of $50. 4S2.33
The amount credited to the general
fund Of that fund which is strictly reve-
nue. was $7.O6OO47.13. an increase of $751;
651.13 over any previous year. The in
crease In realty taxes was $4S6 1898. in
personal taxes $33, 1854, and the miscel-
laneous receipts showed a very healthy
increase amounting to $1522 526 O8.
The trust funds collected during the
year amounted to 81 1891. 234.S4. an in
crease over the previous year of $780,
80 ID and there was collected on account
of miscellaneous receipts credited to the
United States $13S. S56.4S. an increase over
last year of sos, 36O.69.
The total water fund collected, including
rents, etc, was 1916 O6O.61, or $45, 747. 80
more than was collected during the year
1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
mnssones Review Of District Affairs for Year Ending June 80 1912

through which to receive and distribute
all general supplies purchased by the Dis
trict government; and an item for $4,000
for the purchase of a stock Of such sup
plies.
1t is believed the establishment Of a
warehouse system would be in tile inter
est of practicable and efficient adminls-
tration. in that uniform, rigid and re-
Sponsible inspection of the supplies re-
ceived may be obtained, and that by
making purchases in large lots. and thus
eliminating the delay and additional eN-
pense incident to the many small deiiv-
cries now required. much wider compe-
tition will be obtained, and result in the
saving of at least per cent annually in
the cost of the supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

CURED strictly for the public business. 10
a source of embarrassment in the admin
istration OF some of the branches of the
government OF the District OF Columbia.
especially in the operation of the police,
fire and engineer departments. To meet
this difficulty the Commissioners have
included I'm their estimates for the ffScai
year 1914 recommendation that not
more than twelve telephones may be
maintained in the residences OF officials
of the District of Columbia. and paid for
out of the District appropriations. The
Commissioners believe that In this way
they can avoid the conditions which gave
rise to the legislation mentioned, and
service.
The board Of pharmacy reports that
AZ applicants for license to practice
pharmacy in the District
Board of were examined. - OF
n, whom failed. was
knarmacy. transferred, rejected
and B passed. Ten others from the
states were licensed by reciprocal ex-
change.
The board has reciprocal exchange re-
lations with Indiana, Maryland. West
Virginia. Ohio. Massachusetts. Michigan.
Virginia. North Dakota, Delaware. Lou
isiana, Wisconsin. Iowa and Missouri.
Six permits to sell poisons for use in
the arts or as Insecticides were issued:
no renewals were issued the past year.
The nurses examining board examined
and approved for registration 65 appli-
cants for certificate as graduate nurse
and for certificates without examina-
ton.
The commissioners Of flour inspection
were not called upon during this year
to decide any cases OF dispute as to
the quality of flour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Following is the report made
BY the District Commissioners to
Congress, showing receipts and
disbursements for the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1912:
To the Senate and House Of Representa-
tiyes of the United States of America
in Congress assembled:
The Commissioners of the District Oh
Columbia herewith submit for the lnIor-
nation of Congress. pursuant 10 the re-
quirements of section II OF An act pro-
viding a permanent form of government
for the District of Columbia approved
June IL, 1878 GO Stat, 1OS). report OF
their Official doings for the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1912. with other iniorma-
ton and recommendation on District al
fairs The details are embodied In the
ACCOMMODATING reports of the heads or the
several departments and offices.
The receipts and expenditures. inciud-
ing those on account of the water depart
ment were as follows:
RECEIPTS.
Cash balance July 1. 1911. .....-. 1851. III SO
Taxes and other general revenues. t,OlSV9I-l 10
Trust and special fund collections. 1.42l 5000
United States payments from appro-
priation under the act OF June III. -
A mount advanced to the District Of
Columbia by the United States on
account of special park improve
mcnts authorized by the acts
of March .. 1911. and March 4.
1911, account
Meridian Hill Park.
awards for land. S219.G
Meridian Hill Park.
of conIien-
nation proceed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Total expenditures for fiscal year
1912 exclusive of those Of
dera SIS S06 IA Is

Total expenditures for fiscal year
1912 exclusive Of those Of
water department SIS. 206. 4S4. Is
Receipts and Expenditures of the Water
Department--The revenues of the water
department during the fiscal year 1912
amounted TO $ss2. I'D AZ. The balance to
the credit of the water fund at the be-
ginning of that year was $s7. 1876. ~. max
ing total available for expenditure dur
ing said year of $1Hs.313.s5.
The actual net expenditures on account
of the water fund during the fiscal year
1912 amounted to 1868. Oss -. leaving a
balance available for expenditure June 80,
1912. of S11O, 2S006.
Funded debt Of tse District Of Co
lumbia on June 80. 1912. payable
from the revenues of the District
of Columbia and from the revenues
Of the United States In equal part.
all Of which incurred under rhe
forms OF local government which
LISTS. bearing 3.65 per cent in
tstnnded debt Of the District Of Co '-''''''''''
IInlbit June 80. 1912 due TO the
advances made By the United states
"a meet appropriations for said
District. other than for special park
Improvements, payable wholly from
the revenues OF the District OF CO.
Iu-nbia and bearing 2 per cent In
Unfunded debt Of the District OF Co '''' 10
lumbia due the United States
jhie 81. lSl-, ifVut
made 20 the District OF Co
lUrnbia nv the United States on
count OF appropriations for special
park Improvements authorized
by the acts .of March =, 1911 and
March 4. 1911. to be reimbursed
wholly from the revenues of the
District OF Columbia in four equal
annual instalimeDts beginning with
tie fiscal year 1918 with interest at
per cent deferred payments,
account
Meridian Hill. awards
Tor land. $loS,ooolo
Meridian Hill. cost of
condemnation proceed
ings ....... 30O25
Moutrose Park. cost OF
coDdemn ma ton proceed
irSs and avs rds for
land ............ H.2J0.o0
202 SIS. II
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Name and location.
Rosedale 18th and Kramer streets northeast. 9.
Garfield Park Sd and s. Carolina avenue south
y.
Virginia Avenue, 11th and Virginia avenue
Car.lozO (coloretD, 1St and I streets southwest.
Neighborhood House, 46S street southwest. E.
New York Avenue, LIST and New York avenue
northwest NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Howard (coored), 9th and w streets northwest.
Gallinger 10Th and z streets northwest.
Georgetown 34th and @ streets northwest.
Mount Pleasant, 18th and Park road northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
PURCHASING OFFICER.

This office is by law charged with the
purchase of all supplies. materials and
stores used by the District government.
The title of the immediate head thereof
was changed from property clerk to
purchasing officer July l, 1911.
The total expenditures for the year
ending June 80, 1912, amounted to ST.
576.8O591. embracing supplies summar
tied as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
THE BUDGET.

The budget Of the city. namely. the
financial proposal for the ensuing year,
embracing its estimate of revenues as
we'll as it's estimate of expenditures. is
now attracting the thought and attention
Of the leading municipalities of the coun-,
try. The budget is not a newly devel-
oped idea In the administration OF the
city government Experience has taught
that In order to secure control OF the al
fairs of the city and to establish good
business administration 1t is essential
that the needs as we'll as the resources
shall be brought together at one time,
for the information of not only the adj
ministrative officers, but the legislative
body as we'll.
In order that the budget of the District
of Columbia may embrace needs essential
for the efficient conduct of business,
heretofore submitted
on the subject should be carried out
These recommendations include pro-
vision for all revenues and other moneys
affecting the fiscal account Of the mu-
through the collector of taxes, and all
expenditures from appropriations pay
able in any part from the District rev.
enues expended through the local &C
counting and disbursing officers. Fur
thermore. all appropriations to meet the
expenses of the local government should
be included in the District of Columbia
appropriation bill
The sundry civil appropriation act for
the fiscal year ending June 30. 1913. re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
FAIRGROUNDS.

5. The following municipal Fairgrounds
have been conducted under the jurisdic-
ton Of the Commissioners during the past
wear:
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The following statistics of the public
schools OF the District for the period en-
braced I'm this report are reported by the
board OF education.
Day Scholastic total enrolment OF
pupils for the year was:
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: -EEXPENDED BALANCES OF [
ADVANCES. Ell.
Ca sh balances June 80. 1912. as follows:
To credit Of disbursing
officer. District Of Co.
lumbia ............ $29,O9S.JJ
To credit OF special
discussing agent board
of control. Rock Greek
Park .... 1.901.92
To credit treasurer
form school for girls. 2.241.o5
To credit of trust and
special funds in
Treasury Of the
United States $50, 2lt.21
In hands of collector Of
taxes account of
general fund of Dis
trict ... p 56OSs
In hands Of collector of
account Of
trust aud special
funds ............. S,Gs434
In hands Of collector
Of taxes account
repayment TO appro-
pr!atons $40
sss. $50 IS