The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-01
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of ONCE had met with appreciation. he
would be glad to have support for
recollection. He had helped many n
man from the Jail to a job. and to get
Strengthened out and on his feet. and
mas willing to continue the work.
Wilbur J.. Griggs. his opponent. told
of the positions he had held In the
High Constable's ONCE. and as deputy
police justice. asking that he be given
a promotion to City Sergeant lie
promised good hours and better pay
for deputies, and to buy all supplies
in Richmond
Henry l.. Tresnon. Commissioner of
the Revenue. told OF his appointment
In 1911 by Judge Witt after serving
as deputy for seven Years. OF his
training I'm the details of the Office and
his knowledge of the tax laws OF
Sta.r and city
Answering slur OF one of his OPP
ponents that the Off ce should be so
conducted as not to require grand jury
invest igation, Mr. Tresnou explained
that the annual Investigation by a
special grand jury is required by state
law. He had passed two such exami-
nations. the last the most searching
eve: made here. with flying colors He
was standing on the efficiency of his
office and stated that his deputies were
loyal TO man.
Colonel Fred Peasants. candidate
for Commissioners of the Revenue, had
been Democrat all his life mem
Der OF the city committed and twice
a member OF the Governors STAFF, but
had never before held public office of
emolumcnt or run for any such Office
lie would surround himself by depu-
ties as capable and polite as those now
employed. and would wait on every
person. rich or poor, with the same
care. having been q farmer boy in his
youth. and known what daily toll was
T. p. Howle told OF supporting his
mother by driving street car in the
old days OF mules. getting So cents per
day. and of his continuous promotion
through various positions to respon-
sible desk in the o-rce of the City
Treasurer. where he had had special
opportunities for learning tho meth
DDS of accounting in the Commissioner
of Revenues office.
Thinks Deputies Could Aid.
Mr.. Howle took occasion TO explain
n remark made at the Italian Club a
few nights before. He had made some
reference to people living in the West
End paying high rents. employing
many servants. and owning automo-
biles. who turned in no income tax re-
turns. 1t had not been his intention
TO reflect on such people or to intimate
that they were tax dodgers. The tax
interrogatories were so complicated
and asked so many Unnecessary ques-
tons that he was not surprised.
IF the deputies would assist peo-
pie coming into the office In making
up their returns" NJ went on then
people would put in whatever they had
that was taxable. They have no in
tcntion to defraud the city or state.
but the blanks are so complicated that
the people get disguised. II elected
Will have four or five more deputies
than are now employed. and so will
he able to give more satisfaction and
/ to wait on the public better and !
| viii get q living out of the Office be
! sides"
/ Acknowledgement Samuel w. Will
/ liams spoke briefly. saying that after
! Richmond people get through with
their family fight on June IL. he hoped