Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-27

William L. Beale. appointed to sue
coed Matthew Trimble as a member of
the board of assistant assessors OF the
District Of Columbia, conferred yes.er-
day afternoon with Commissioner New
man relative to his new duties. which
he will begin August %.
No announcement was made follow
ing the conference concerning any poll
cies the Commissioners may have formu-
lated as to assessment and taxation mat
tiers In the District. Mr.. Beaie stated
that he preferred not to discuss at this
time his own views concerning the meth
DDS of assessment I'm vogue in the Ma
tional Capital.
The new member of the board of as
sistant assessors was the recipient OK
many CONGRATULATIONS. He has been ac-
lively engaged in the real estate business
here for the last four and half years
and is regarded as an expert on realty
values.
Appointment Surprise.
In speaking of his appointment, Mr.
Beale last night stated that 1t came rs
an absolute surprise
Il was telephoned to come to Com
missioner Newman's office, but / did
KNOW WHAT L. WIS WdhhCA Aots 80
said ION arriving there the Commits
sioner told me of Mr. Trimble's resigna-
ton, and then informed me that L had
been selected as has successor.
The action of the Commissioners In
Immediately appointing successor 10
the position made vacant through the
resignation of Mr. Trimble was the SUD
lect OF much comment, many District
officials and others taking the position
that the District heads mad acted wisely
in filling the position without delay. II
was pointed out that any other course
would have led to many candidates en-
tering the field, which might have COM
plicated the situation and restricted the
Commissioners in their selection OF
competent official.
House Members Silent.
Although members of the House Dis
trict committee were interested in the
announcement that Matthew Trimble
had resigned from the board Of assist
ant assessors almost upon the heels OF
the statement in the present commit
tee investigation, to the effect that
Assessor Richards had asked that he
be removed on the ground OF incoHpe-
tency none of them Wouid express any
opinion for publication. In tact, oiV
"A few of the members OF tne coAlHittee
are as vet intimately acquainted with
th. affairs OF the District OF Columns,
and their information IS being gainereu
day by day, SO mat they nave not
enough information on which 10 pase
any opinion. Many of the mempers
had not heard of Mr.. Trimble before
his name was mentioned IN the coin
mittee three days ago.
designations Anticipated
IT is an odd coincidence, however, that
The resolution which passed the House
Friday. giving the committee $2O.Voo and
further power to Investigate during this
session contains IN Ii the provision TO
bring former officials to the committee
room as witnesses. When this resolution
was first presented to the House, prom
inent member of the committee was
asked why the words former officials
had been inserted.
Because there may be resignation or
two before this investigation ends, he
replied.
The plans of the committee as to bring
ing witnesses before Ii are closely
guarded. 1t Is probable that the MEM
bers OF the board of assistant assessors.
including Mr.. Trimble, will be asked TO
appear or subpoenaed. II the inquiry ex.
tends far enough IL is not without reason
to suspect that former Commissioner Ru-
dolph will be summoned as a witness.