Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-03

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ords on the bailins desk did not con
tain the order at that time. Mr.. Shank
. was visibly puzzled He directed Bailif
S&CarlisIe to 90 into Fesler's office and
let the order. In a few minutes Mr..
rlisle returned and stated that as Mt.
esler was "out," the record could not
found, but an employee remembered
hat the voucher was for S5,115.
CTED LATE
me AFTERNOoS.
Il guess Mr.. Fesler did not collect the
Is cents" explained Mr.. Shank. Il think
he claim was presented on Nov. %, and
elton was taken one afternoon late by
Ir. George and myself Commissioner
Hayes was not present and has not signed
l. order. but I have signed it rs well
IS Mr.. George. I am not ashamed to let
the people know what I do
! The reporter asked Mr.. Shank for the
privilege Of seeing a written communica-
on from the State Board OF Accounts
blding that 3 cents 4 name was rea-
Enable compensation for the county audi
you know We couldn't find that let
7 when we considered the claim" ex-
aimed Mr.. Shank. Mr. George told
Z. Fesler he would not favor allowing
900 to him but would favor a payment
8 cents a name"
In the meantime the public claim
eket, which the law requires the
unity commissioners 10 keep on file, did
t contain the Sj.1115 item. The voucher
d been made as well as payment. Mr..
" hank explained that he was not attempt
Pc to keep the public from knowing the
s. act. He explained that everything was
open book, as far as he was concerned.
It the open book" at that time did
mot contain the S5.1l5 item. The voucher
been paid q snug sum for duties per
formed by employees OF Auditor Fesler.
Commissioner Shank insisted that the
Especial session Of the Legislature pro-
kFided that reasonable compensation"
should be allowed the auditor for his
Services. The reporter obtained a copy
OF the acts Of the last special session Of
the Legislature.
Commissioner Shank was unable to
find a single line giving the commission
the power to make an appropriation
10 the county auditor for registration
services.
I know that I read it some place"
explained Mr.. Shank as he left his desk
to obtain a copy Of the Acts OF 1913.
After some searching, Mr.. Shank found
sections 16 and Il.
Section 10 reads: The auditor shall
have made and certified a complete copy
Of the names on the registration books
and their addresses and furnish a copy
to each Of the chairmen Of the parties
casting the highest and next highest vote
for secretary Of State at the last pre-
ceding election in the county. These
copies shall be made within ten days
after each registration period"
Section II re2ds as follows: The
county auditor shall receive such reason
able compensation for performing the
duties in connection with the Eegistra-
tion Of voters and making copies If the
registration lists in his county as the
county commissioners may approve"
Commissioner Shank smiled and said
with evident genuine approval: Il knew
read it somewhere
Mr.. Shank stated that Mr.. George made
inquiry Of Auditor Fesler to what ex-
pense he went in making the lists and Mr..
FesIer stated he used some OF his regular
office force as well as some extra help.
About an hour later, Baili1 Carlisle
stated that the claim had just been dock
sted and showed that it was paid on
Dec. l.
Inquiry Of the State Board of Accounts
showed that the board authorized county
auditors all over the State to file claims
Of cents per registered name. Some
county Officials had asked for as high
~ 7-cent feeF. It was said.