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lauthorized to refund Assessments >
only taxes" The law of 1929 au-
thorized refund only OF taxes.
The legal distinction between "as-
sessment" and "tax" Is clear
Therefore the District was not au-
thorized to pay back the hundreds
Of claims it die. True, Congress by
appropriating for the settlement ap-
parently made it legal, but why
should you be penalized if they say
one thing and mean another. (Mr
Johnson's last bill changes the 1926
law to read "assessments" instead o1
taxes" and would give claimants
six months from date of passage tc
apply.
Actually you have never been ac-
corded the legal right to refund in
these voided assessments which
Congress apparently intended you
should have since they paid 'of1
hundreds of claimants filing er-
roneously under the language Of
the act of 1929.
Only New Work Taxable.
In response to the argument thai
paying you would result in inequity
to the present owner of the prop
erty-in case it still isn't you
through reassessment, Mr.. Johnson
argues that no one can promise any
one freedom from assessment ir
connection with or as a condition
Evening star., 1945-11-11
By JOHN w. THOMPSON. Jr

If you paid the District part OF the
cost of paving street in front of your
property between 1914 and 1929
under the old Borland law held void
by the courts-and have not had o
refund, should you get 1t now?
No, says the Commissioners. Yes,
says Gerald M. Johnson, attorney Of
1927 street, who says he represents
1000 claims Of payments made un-
der the voided statute.
Annually since 1886. the Commits
sioners have been battling proposed
relief bills Mr.. johnson has had
introduced in Congress. His latest
effort, sponsored by Representative
Sasscer, Democrat, of Maryland has
just been beaten in the subcom-
mittee.
Court Limits Parts of Act.
The Borland law authorized the
District to assess property owners on
$3.50 basis, using the front footage
method of determining the assess
ment for street Improvements abut-
ting their property. A series of
court decisions limited or voided
certain aspects of the act, reaching
climax in the Court of Appeals
ruling in Miller VS.. Gotwals in 1882,
which held that no assessments
could be collected, whether or not
the abutting property benefited.
Since 1872 the District has been
authorized to refund enormously
paid taxes" and annually the
budget now carries 100000 for this
purpose. In 1929 law was passed
with the apparent intent of au-
tthorizing the Commissioners to re-
fund the money enormously collect
ed under the voided paving law.
However, the new statute used the
term taxes" in authorizing refund
and mentioned assessments" only
by way of authorizing cancellation
where they were erroneous.
Il Both refund and cancellation were
authorized without regard to the
statute of limitations, provided
claims were filed within a year Of
passage of the act.
Many Applied for Refunds.
Despite use of the word taxes
in the law, several hundred persons
did apply for refunds of the voided
street assessments, and Congress ap-
propriated money to pay them-in-
dication that the intent for such
refund was there. Mr.. johnson says
some $500, 900 was paid out in claims
and more than 81 1000 600 in voided
assessments were Cancelled
This is the situation out of which
your claim-if you have one-exists.
The Commissioners say they don't
owe you any money. They contend
that the 1914 law was voided only
where the assessments were paid
by farm property or if, because of
the nature of the property, the front
foot method made them "confisca-
tory" If your claim is not one of
these two, you don't have one, they
say.
+ Many Claims Met by 1929 Act.
Bulk of the claims they regard
legitimate were met by the act OF
1929, they say, where you had your
opportunity to enter your claim
within a year of passage regardless
of the statute of limitations. Fur
thermore they contend you could
have appealed your assessment when
you paid it or within three years
of that time.
Another paving act was passed
in 1881 to supercede the voided
!: law. One of its provisions was that
once an assessment was paid for q
piece of property, no further assess
ment could be made. And in 1888
an act was passed allowing the
Evening star., 1945-11-11
Maybe D. G. Owes You Money
|Moybe Not-Here' S. the Story

commissioners certain powers Of re-
assessment. The city heads say il
you are paid back for your claim
thus voiding the assessment you
paid, they can reassess the present
holder of the property for any work
done. This, they say would be un-
fair to the present holder who may
have bought the property with the
understanding the assessments had
been paid.
Basically, the Commissioners say
you should have come earlier ever
If you do have a claim. You hae
your chance and didn't take it. Tt
open the whole case at this late
date would throw the assessments
books and the entire situation com.
pletely upside down.
:, johnson Gives Answer.
Your answer to all this, according
to Mr.. johnson, SINNERS down te
this: 4
Court decisions have voided the
entire law of 1914, therefore any
assessment paid under it is null.
fed. The District never has been
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Of property purchase, because this
is determined by act of Congress.
He further contends that under the
act of 1888 the District can reassess
only for new work, not for what
has been done.
d 1t should be said that the District,
using an estimate of the late Auditor
Daniel Donovan, says repayment of
all the claims now would cost about
So, 100000. Mr.. johnson says about
$500, 900 because people with small
assessments paid would not find it
worth their while to obtain the
necessary records, and many have
been cancelled.
The Commissioners also think Mr..
johnson will get large part Of any
repayment now, to which the at
torney says, 80 what" Didn't the
attorneys for the claimants that
collected get paid for their work,
and hasn't he been trying for 10
years to get the thing settled for
his clients?
Evening star., 1945-11-11

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sepeic It frst sign Of 4 coldl Whist
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back where illness often strikes firstl
So treat cold this sensible way: Get
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gargle frequently with new Pepsodeat
Antiseptic. See If yoa don't rsaisve
discomfort aimost 1t oncci
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Do This Quick for Relief!

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this distress, as thousands do, by gar
Cling with new Pepsodent Antiseptic.
The reason its recommended is
This: Standard laboratory tests PROVE
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very type Of germs that many med
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misery and proloMg the effects of 4
cold.
Isn't / only common sense then,
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MANY NEW ARRANGEMENTS

tailored lines, smart
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PERSONAL.

PHO 20 COLoRING done BY expert color
istS. We We, PIC, plck up and and deliver ANY size
lationS Ma 39O2 20s
lv.A,cANc;Y v, tqT yenile inhrm and con-
MEMS CLOTHING IS hard to buy now and
with the increased demand it Will get even
h,o We are nov ] allowed to sell the
we remove the buttons; for civilian wear.
we have Just jpft received another hundred
one Civilian buttons and euffed ready. to
wear. This service We are rendering free
Of. charge. The suits are double breasted
serge. ali sizes, PARK CLoTHEs. 1915 Sth
R ASD S9Fs s2q5s HATs made day to order
blocking. MISS HEDDY, Vogue Millinery.
1923 14th st. NV. co. 77s7. Open eyes.
PARSONS COUNTRYSIDE SCHOOL a
modern day and boarding school for chill
dren from fl : to II years old. 94oi Georgia
DREssMAKER, seamstress-MRs WEAv-
Err, 207 Morgan 81. NV, NE, 0452 Open
TRKNeM RiRaeS aco GoSvrRsAToN evfrh
taught by native. highly cultured young
French woman. Thorough course in gram
mar Partisan accent. Private tutor. Mich
FEEL BETrER after first treatment or no
weak heart, asthma, rheumatism. arthritis,
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CLUE GROUP holding regular meetings
fo2E the study Of psychology. mental telep-
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PHONE shEPHERD 1850. ask for Miss
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MODFRN DREsSMaKING STUDIO. GEN.
tral!y located. formerly of Fifth ave.
N Y. equipped for prompt service; dresses,
alterations; moderate prices LEA ENGEL,
1llo St NV. Room 20. Telephone
RHINESTONES WANTED, in discarded eve
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party dresses. theatrical coStumes-all of
which contain rhinestones Phone day or
yon HERMAN CO, Room 5oa Albee Dc
18th and G SIS NV. RE. 1891 20*
sLIPCoVERS professionally tailored; work
manShip guar. upholstered furniture beau
lIuily Shampooeo IN your home. Dl. Ol22
LEAVING TOWN. WIZ buy mems cloth
Ing, luggage. cameras, leweiry. VIII call
Immediately. 1875 l4th st. wv. Ho.
slip COVERS. DRApERIEs. co $500
bH1NEarT nSf y99z fTS5E 'da' de-
PICTURES TAKEN for all occasions, any
other details ElRAY PHOTOGRAPHERS
'krebS" d." co. 1899 "a
SPANISH is A STATE OF MIND. and that
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conversational seminars, featuring Latin
American background. Day and evening
classes begin Dec. !. Gil. Gl44, 10 m
ONLY nOs
PHOTOS OF YOUR BABY in your home;
% different poses, Sl@.50. You will treas
ure these lovely natural pictures in your
chlldS own environment. For appointment
call HO 412N day or evening pa
oil ~
repairs. Call Adams 1898 at 1853 Vernon
81 NV 2O'
DAY CARE Of children over 2: pvt lie
nome: yard, toys Vic. 18th and Sheridan
ia 57u7.
PARENTS Of soldiers stationed In Austria
Is your son in Innsbruck or SalZburg
Austria? Please call MISS GRUNDL after
. pm. NO OBI.
WILL CARE for child, . to yrs. in pri-
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care only Write or come to MRS. B
JENNINGS. 3603 25th st. S. Arlington. Va
BABY PICTURES-Cute baby pictures
taken in your home at modest prices
Phone SH 1921 evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1945-11-20
SITUATIONS WOMEN.

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BookKEErING, tax and audit service, for
s'opi,,y eyS5y TYPE .ovics Q; Business bus Weeky and
DOCTORS ASSISTANT, Teceptionist. 3
years experience, college graduate, ! year
gesk Dscem6er list. Box Box 2a.s, Star. 81 81
DRESS MAKING. design. remod atera-
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GIRL, intclieent colored desires TO, have
septesd3' pF. F-O, o5$S' 5'''s''' ''al''' az
panion to lderly or convaIescent lady:
tssts hSS Al 4J7-R -asts ssaF p,s' - aus
gg9dgstes; called for and delivered. MRS.
THOMAS. Brandywine "25l. 22'
PUBLIC TYPIST wants work to do at
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salary AZ SO; MI a5A5; MISS ALPER. -,
knowledge Of accounting, 5 years expert
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S2;69o j, EoX 41s-R; star, star,r,nv 2o'
interviewer. personnel departmcnt only;
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. am. and 8 pm.
DRAPERIEs. ,valsnces, curtains, altera-
WANTED-To manage apt. house in NV
or downtown Wash: excellent references
Box 17-S. Star. -
ATTENTION, ladies-Colored woman will
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service: all work guaranteed. Write ROSE
JONES, 52S 18th st ne 20s
ATTENTION BUSINESSMEN, II you need
a Stenographer or typist for a half day
fun day or longer call MISS BARRETT
DE. RQAS DI 1871
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SITUATIONS DOMESTIC.

CoLoRED GIRL wants 4 days work, Tues
day through Friday; live in. JORDAN, 201
K st. ne.
iaundress; references and good worker
EXP, CoLoRED GIRL. ref, Tues. Wed
nearby Va, g.R.w, laundry state pay;
good worker. Write E. JONES, R. ]. Box
g.. Vienna, Va.
GIRL, colored wants work as nursemaid
6329
GIRL, colored, wants part-time work. 4
hrs: morning or afternoon Call DE. 1924
Don't call after Tuesday.
GIRL. colored, "a. wants Job nursing OF
housework: stay nights. 101l Bird st. Sc
GIRL, colored. desires day work. SIS. DI
GIRL. eolored, wants afternoon job from,
to z. Call after 4 pm, MI. saS1.
GIRL, colored, wishes Job from to s.
LADY, colored. wants Job as chambermaid
or lieht cafe work. MI 1881.
NURSE, white, care of two children, 16
months and 2Iz years; also partial care
of infant: $50 per week; health card. ref
erence. required. Temple 1887. 2Qa
work or laundering. RE. 1861. FL.
A C0LORED PRACTICAL NURSE desires
work Call NO. 7g67 after IL am.
Evening star., 1945-11-20
HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES

DRIVEWAY, black top; concrete. macadam
road grading, ,hqlldozer grading, cement
STONE WALLS, walks, terraces. curbing
eqoFsd to- pEIN P9FcSss W4 W9S etc
ton. residential and commercial eons:rus-
!5H WEALTH coNsrRUcTfoN fS5ssft5Si CO. 5L S75S
ALTERATIONS can add charm and indi-
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roofing; modernizing Of bathrooms, kitchens
thing in the way of altering. improving or
building. Liberia. terms can be ARRANGED
MENT CORP. Riggs National Bank Build
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s5mssS chsHrffSy MADE no at no cost
sulauon. Call US for estimates. HUDSON
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CONTRACTOR. builder: remodel!ng and
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Floors saSDED, refnishsd. CLEANED and
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR, building con-
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PAINTING. PAPERING, PLASTERING -
We specialize in excellent work and rea-
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PLUMBING. heating and gas fitting. re
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IA. 6325, G. H. sHUGART, GIG Var
Buren, 81. NV.
terms; free estimate NATIONAL. install.
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wATERPRooFING. all kinds; basement
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DON'T DECORATE your home before call
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LET US TURN YOUR IDEA into your
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HELP poMEsrlc fcan..l

G,H.W, laundry. hrs. daily. 5-day VIZ,
nH%-co6k. aHs & pk 4hts. atfS. experienced live in;
No, laundry; references; S25 week. Call
W.-cooK, live in or out, lovely up
erences RA, $50. 'o'N
GIRL, coiored, $50 week, to 3, no Sun
must must be QUICK. experienced, Apply JAM
TOR sTUBBS, 2401 18th St NV.
GIRL for general hoilsework, experienced
$50 and carfare; no Sunday work. 57o5
GIRL, colorcd; general housework; good
salary: Apply 900 sth st. s.e. Phoone
GIRL. reliable, experienced care of 20
mo- .:-old ba0y, light housekeeping: $40 and
carfare; references required. RA 2343
apartment; good vases. IA. $40. 9'''''''
G GIRL OR WOMAN. live in, g.hw and help
VIII Va, p % children I'D Ms SlS Is wk GIL. so32;
ana !AH. live IN 0. out; S20-25. Apply
afternoons, DU. 5Tu6
HoUsEkEEpER, white, live in; gh.w. and
care of 3h-year-,old boy for employed
couple. Every Sunday and alternate Satur-
day afternoon of; $50 monthly. Call
nG9rs ai5er &, &; GH Sllb, 5o39; ooo
white, middle aged, unattached one in
terested IN a beautiful home, delightful
room and family surroundings; nearby Va;
good salary Cali after q pm, TIE. 5840
ing, 5la-day week, nice hours, $50 week;
refs, required. IA. 4349.
and help with . school children. $25 wk.
references, required. Cali EN-, 1884.
MAID, INV, fond Of children; 5A-das
in o. out; refs; SIS VIZ sH 4l2S
MAID, coiored,, g.h.w., breakfast Tor fam
Afternoon off each week and Sunday ate,
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ssfiiS ssriSrc MRS. Rs qoTkiN I4oS Do~nins
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beth; 3 in family EN- ll51,
MOTHERS HELPER. general housework
eo caro- so wee Week m sH AIS room hean
MOTHERS HELPER or girl to care for
baby from . to T pm, no Sunday. MI
NuRSEMAID. experienced. white, for 2
children, sleep in with children; one
afternoon and every other Sunday of; $50
NURSEMAID for . children q school agel,
ii2ht household duties, 1--we in; S100 mo.
Nurse CHAMBERLAIN, $50 weekly. As
siSt care OF 2 children upstairs WORK
light laundry. Other help employed. NO
WOMAN. white to live in light house
work. help with children; other help en-
ployed; references required, SI25 per
month Can DE. $50.
WOMAN. white, settled help with care OF
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Gus hourly wage; afternoons or mornings;
hours can be arranged TO suit, Arlington
vicinity: references desired. Box Or,
star oIs
WOMAN for housework By day; good pay
Phone EX. ISAS H0a
WOMAN. TO help in small apt. and take
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Randolph $40. "U'
CAPABLE MAID; live in; good salary: city
references OR 33t9.
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
BUSINESS


sECRETARIES--For personal attention to
your desires and professional assistance in
obtaining desirable positions use the
ADAMS AGENCY, 2o4 Colorado Bldg. 14th
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ADAMS TEACHERS AGENCY has high
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AMER JEWISH STEM. a.. perm, inter-
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HELP pOMESTIC.

/ CHAMBERMAID- WAITRESS. no cooking
small "a bF family; y good wages. 1916 10th st
cHmDREN's NURSE, experienced. good
natured' cooperative. Care fqr boy 3 and
P6ed Pbny Excellent Esss lya fam 9sbeT s wk heR Res
faFd Em faa sPd city fgfeTen9e3 required
/ charge of 2 children l and g. working
parents; permanent position. ST. 1866
COOK, coored. reliable and D., exgeerienced
COOK and general houseworker: every
Thursday and Sunday off; $25 wk.: on bus
| line, Chevy Chase, Md. ) in family. WI
COOK. shy. I!ibye !iye in. own ,o room and BATH;
COOK s2 csm %aptsa a6 S05A S0r guesthouse; 5a-day
COOK and general houseworker, prefer to
live in. small family; washing. but no
Ht with GOOD ai0 local references NEED need Apply Apply
Telephone OR. q 50 ewes after / ''''
COOK, middle aged colored woman, must
laundry work, $50 month and meals,
2230 Mass. ave. NV. %"
COOKE. NV; live in; references. Tele-
COOK G II. W.. colored, for small cafeteria;
| s hours, 5i2-day week; every other sun
/ dag off; other help employed. Call NO.
COOK AND G.H.w.; adults in small apt,
for afsern9ons ssa no Sundays good salary
COOK AND MAID for private family;
other help employed; Wyoming ave; refs;
best wages. NO. 2437.
| COOK K-MAID-Singie man in 2-rm apt
desires Immediately irst-class cook and
capable housekeeper to assume full charge
of marketing and planning meals. Po-
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! honest, refined and settled: able to fur
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COUPLE WANTED; cooking, general house
work. gardening: live on premises: Miami
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ELDERLY LADY in a colored home foI
housekeeper: room, board and salary
GENERAL GHoUjsEwoRK and cook. adults;
! no laundry $50 dinner. 400 Connecti-
! cmt ave. WO. 0994
GENERAL H0USEW0RKER; small George
town house, in family; simple cooking;
| $3.50 per week. CO. 1896
/ GENERAL HOUSEW0RKER, cook, live In
! or out: lovely upstairs room: fond Of chill.
dren; reference. RIA. 1870.