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Show 0 THE HERALD - JOURNAL, LOGAN, UTAH, PAGE FOUR Taxpayers Group Send Second Letter To Dern This letter was sent to Governor George H. Dern recently by the officers of the Cache County Taxpayers association. The Heraldic urnal does not necessarily agree with policies as stated in the letter but the columns of this paper are alworthwhile ways open to ideas and communications. The Editor. cation were to accept a cut of 25 per cent in their salaries, it would only amount to something like $35,000 per year which Is so small an amount that it could not effect the tax levy. We doubt not that the above may be quite correct, but that is not the sum total of our re- Logan, Utah, Sept- 21, 193L Governor George H. Dern state Ca ;toi Building Salt Lake City, Utah, - ionorable Sir: This is answering your letter inder date of August 14Due to the fact that you took xeeptions to figures presented n our letter to you, it became lecessary for us to do some Inand ascertain if vestigating lerchance we had erred; hence he delay In our answer. J1D NOT ENJOY .ACK OF CORDIALITY quest. If the above state officers and members of boards and conjmissioners Including yourself would grant a reduction of 25 per cent In their salaries it and although It amounted to only $35,000 would be the beginning of that for which we are pleading. If, all however, the above and other salaried officers, wage earners, etc., whose Incomes are from the public purse, accept a 25 per cent reduction, it would mean a sum total of this amount $4,000,000- - and would indeed "affect the tax levy." Concerning this, we shall refer to later on. THE $26,593,182.00 TAX r, BURDEN OF 1930. Permit us first to state, that we did not enjoy In our previous letter to you rhe lack of cordiality in the we stated that the 1916 taxes velcome displayed by you when of all kinds totaled but $9,473,-83- 2. We further stated that ve called on what we consid-ire- d Gov-rno- an important errand, during the following fourteen the taxpayers of this vears, the tax burden had nearare of whom many ly trebled and had reached the lounty, We imong the large taxpayers. We total sum of $20,593,182. anticipated the reception that is due from servants of the people. We came to you with a petition signed by taxpayers from ill parts of this county, entreating for relief of part of their tax burden. Local committees appointed from the Taxpayers association had met with the different taxing units at home and had accomplished more or less toward the reduction of expenses, but nothing toward the reduction of salaries. They advised us that 'We should start at the top with officers who were receiving high salaries, some higher than they were earning, and when these efforts brinr fruit, it would be time enough to look to the counties and cities." Accordingly we went to you as the chief executive of the state, carrying unquestionable belief that we would at least meet a where sympathetic reception our troubles could be talked over pro and con with some good results. We were Just a little after reading our petition to you to find that your reply was on your desk awaitAfter reading it to us. ing us. you gave us no time to discuss the merits of either side. naturally dum-found- ed TAXPAYERS IN SERIOUS PLIGHT You are undoubtedly aware of this fact, that never In the history of this state have the farmers, the stock raisers of various kinds, been found in the unfortunate condition they are today. Never in our history has grain been sold at the prevailing price; cattle or sheep sold at such a low figu-urNever have the farmers or the stock raisers been up against it as they are today-una- ble to meet mortgages or interest, taxes or other debts. Never in the history of the state have the merchants or the manufacturers been found in the distress that this present year is finding them. Never have there b en as manv vacant stoics In Logan, Ogden Salt Lake City, or Provo as you will find today, which tells e- its own storyThe working man cannot find employment, his family is suffering and the coming winter is staring him in the face with the most dismal prospects. On top of all these conditions taxes were never so high with the accompanying Inability of taxpayers to meet their burden In the face of these conditions we were sent to you by an audience of five hundred tax-oave- rs voicing their sentiments expressing their inability tc meet the tax burdens as it stand and imploring for relief, not Knowing where else to appeal As stated above, in view of these circumstances, the taxpayers who sent us felt assured we would receive a kindly hearing from the Chief trate. Magis- "ONLY $35,000.00 Among other statements in your reply, you offered the following: "Even if al! the elec-liv- e state officers, all members of boards and commissions, al appointive heads of state departments. and the presidents of our Institutions of higher edu ce' NIGHT Agricultural college gave to the press the following: "The world has suddenly come face to face with problems so serious that the very existence of onr civil-izati- is threatened. rn We nave an abundance of almost every material thing; loud, clothing, transportation facilities, coal, gasoline and regst all the other necessities of modern life. Yet with all this we face distress on every hand. Near bankruptcy Is the lot of many divisions of our industrial life. Bitter factional controversy, widespread disrepect for law, and crime In its more violent forms confront us on every hand. President Peter on knows the deplorable conditions of the farmers at the present time and evidently is looking' Into the future realizing the serious outlook unless their interests are cared for. Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania state in an address on September 1. "For generations the farmer has been the orphan child of American- - politics, and I am for 'taking him into the family. There cn be no secure and permanent prosperity in the United States unless the farmer is prosperous. For years we have been stating it. For years we have oellevcd it. But never as a nation hare we acted on our belief. "A decrease oi $4.000 000 000 in the farm income while the national income was increasing $22,000,000,000. A yearly increase of $1,000,- 000 000 of the farm debt. "A $20,000,000,000 shrinkage In then safely leave the outcome with the taxpayers who wjuld take the maer up with their city and county officials, should there be resignations in consequence of the reductions asked for, there would be many aptor each plicants of even' kind recent legisplace vacated. The lature passed a bill which was signed by yourself reduc'ng the school salaries of county boards 50 oer cent, and so f(ir there has been no resignations as far as Information goes. You state. "The state board of examiners have the control of all salaries fixed for state affect reerip'oyees and may ductions in these salaries in an arbitrary manner. This being the case, it is quite evident adbe justments in salaries can made just as Governor Parnell cf Arkaras accomplished the same thing as quoted above. We wou'd not have you believe this committee Is an advocate of low salaries. This nation has grown and has become Rreat thru the working man being well paid for his work thus enabling him to live and maintain his family on a higher scale than that of other nations. But we are tinding ourselves at present In a depresexsion such as we have perienced In the history cf the state. Practically everyone excepting employees of the state, counties and cities are under the ban of this depression, and they cannot justify those whose salaries thev must pay as their "Servants being free from the denressing consequences of existing conditions. When the products of the soli are again back to their 'proper values and business has returned to its noimal status, you will find the taxpayers perfectly willing that all office holders receive their just remuneration for services rendered. Individual firms hiring men, business concerns, corporations both large and small througn-ohave been the nation. or obliged to reduce salaries the number of employees or both. In order to meet condithem. This tions confronting applies quite largely to railroads throughout the country as well as other large corporations. It is our thought to ask the Utah Taxpayers association to call a state convention and let the matter be discussed from a state standpoint. This may be done, but we sincerely trust this will not be necessary. TIIE REMOVAL OF THE n,-ve- also stated that since the year farm values. 1925, the tax burden had InAccording to the best inforcreased from $20,894,885 to $26,- - mation available from the year 593.182 In the year 1930 which 1926 to the of 1930, meant an increase of 5,698,097, 682 000 farmersbeginning lost their homes or an average per year of by foreclosure and this is 10 per $949,673. cent of the total farms of the You took exception to the nation. we $26,quoted- namely, figure This county is sti icily an ag593.182 as the 1930 taxes, but ricultural sect: m. Practically we find the upon Investigation, every dollar that comes Into amount to be correct, and on this valley with the exception further examination we believe of that which comes tiiru the you will agree with us on this knitting mills must come from amount. the soil either directly or inAnd further, let us here state directly. We are not In the conis if the added there that .to dition of the state's larger 1930 amount, Inheritance tax-o- s, counties that have large manulocal, fees, licenses, forfeits, facturing and industrial payfines and other Incomes that rolls, and when the products of have gone into the state, coun- the soil are failures, as they are ty, and city treasuries, the sum very largely this year, we ere total would exceed $30,000,000. handicapped to meet cur This amount was spent for the This, of course, includes various city, county and state the yearly taxes. demands. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No one will take Issue with THE RENO TAX CONVENTION In your letter you suggested On September 3 at the Reno we us when it Is asserted that not .might secure local tax reless than $16,000,000 of the tax convention, Orval W. Adams duction "the by advocatiri above amount was paid for of the Utah State National bank down of the Agricusalaries and wages of various of Salt Lake City made the fol- shutting ltural college and doing all the of this lowing statement: kinds, and work at the University. I do not "Capital Is extremely sens! recommend such amount will mean the liberal a course, but tive. It will not invest where it it would save sum of $4,000,000! the state several If $4,000,000 were taken from cannot prosper. It will abandon time as much as your scheme the shoulders .of the taxpayers enterprise and will hide from to reduce salaries. public view and will seek every It would "affect the tax levy We hardly think, Governor, in a handsome way. Or if that means of escape from the tax that you mean the above statesum were turned to the com- collector. High taxes not only ment. The closing of the colmittee appointed to take care confiscate the purchasing power lege would not save the taxaf the unemployed, we would of the consumer, but they also payers $4.000000 which is the all forms of entei prise estimated amount that a 25 hear very little more about deaden which all prosperity deIn this upon the unemployment per cent reduction in salaries pends," state the coming season. bring. Should the taxFiom the above we are given would of Weoer county apply to payers IRKANSAS REDUCES additional evidence that capital we have done, wouui you as you SALARIES finds a way to escape its proper the closing of the InGovernor Parnell apparently tax burden while the farmer, suggest School and the Schoo dustrial ealizes the alarming situation the home owner, the merchant, for the Deaf and Blind? Or in his state as we read from the or others owning tangible prop- should the Utah county taxSalt Lake Tribune of August erty. must submit to the rowers same ask the thing, payers be meet tax and his own that 17, as follows: you suggest the closing of burden in addition to the taxes would Little Rock, Arkansas, feeblethe for instiution of those who find a way to the August 27. A 10 per cent Nor would it clo to minded? evade, and as a consequence at suggest the closing of the Unireduction In the salaries of the present time in this county versity if Salt Lake county all state employees, effectat least, much property is should join us in our request. ive September 1, was anassessed beyond its true cash We know nounced toe'ay after a conyou have a kindly values. ference of elective officers for all these institutions feeling with Governor Parnell. GOVERNORS SALARY and would not want to see the "The reductio1 will affect of any one of them. OF $6,000 closing elective and appointive offiPermit us to suggest to you, answer to In our prevyour cials and employees at the ious letter, you took occasion to Governor Dern, the propriety oi capitol and those at varirefer to your own salary which reconsidering your former decolous state institutions, is $6 000 per annum. We shall cision. Look at the matter from leges and concede that this is not a high "The reductions will consalary for the position of gov- COMMON TABLE SALT tinue until July 1, 1932, or ernor. It might be mentioned, OFTEN HELPS STOMACH longer if economic 'onclitions however, that when the legislamake It necessary. The offiture In 1911 placed the goverDrink plenty of water with reduction cials estimated nor's salary at $6,000, It could would mean a saving of be met with the price of 6.000 pinch of salt. If bloated with $1,000,000 and $1,250,-00- 0 bushels of wheat, while that gas add a spon oi Adlenka. annually to the state. at the value of This washes out BOTH tom-ae- h salary From the Tribune of Septem-e- r what would present and bowels and rids you of 20000 require 8, we learn that the King oushtls! all gas. City Drug Co. iadv.i f You further state. The honor England and Prince of Wales, observing the serious of being governor of my state mSH&Kl onditlon of their people, have has cost me several thousand olunteered reduction of 60,000 dollars each year above my rounds In their yearly demand, salary." It is not clear to us his reduction covers their own what is meant to be conveyed ncome from the Kingdom and by tills statement. which civil list he entire The figures in the state audleans the vearly dues to the itors office show that you have entire royal family, all expended $6 305 for traveling etc. expenses the past six years, and And so it goes. These holding $16 289 for new cars, and their office and drawing salaries not upkeep and maintenance, be with immensurate present sides the cost of a chauffer world depression are manifestwhich would probably not be ing their willingness to divide less than $100 per month $7 to meet 200. In view of ihe above D with others unable he govern! t .it demands upon figures taken from the stale hem. auditor's record, vou will know why we do not qme understand OGFR BIBSOVS One-Wa- y your statement, for we learn D ICE nmdi by- you ail claims that In our previous letter to you, been approved by tne Bargain Fare ve quoted from Roger Babsun, have board of examiners constate he nation's greatest statistiaf EVERY DAY TILL of cian. who made it clear in his sisting and yourself, swetcry NOVEMBER 1st attorney general deductions that salaries of all state, We have only mentioned ihee I unds must come down to con- items because of vour state- Coturoi table chair car and coach form to the present purchasing ment as quoted above. with dining car or mice of the dollar, stating station cafe meal serxice THE REAL QUESTION 'When wages are adjusted so en route. The question at issue is reas to allow profitable produc-lo- n from Utah points on the and distribution of goods duction of salaries and tax re- Daily ft Sail Lake Rail tais to consumers, we shall see a duction. We again come to you road Angeles to Los Angeles. Pasadena, hst.net quickening of all trade representing the taxpayers of IUrslow, Pomona. San Bernardino, md industry, a marked increase this section, and while we are Daggett, liiveiside, Yernm. Prosent from a and this tne count' greater only, employment, portionately tow fares to other emmatter has its and relation workers for all with rrospenty CalUornia points. parts of the state. As chief ployers alike. For further details consult Salaries, of course, means magistrate of the statn you monthly payments to those ren- have the right to ask your apL. F. SCOFIELD dering service whether they are pointees to accept a reduction. The state of board Agent individuals, examiners by paid private may insist on your request befirms, counties, or states. The research made by the ing compiled with, but this we Bureau of Labor states that the hardly deem necessary. It would 1929 dollar today Is worth $1 43 also be within vour rights to n consequence of the present suggest a reduction in the purchasing power of the dollar. saalries of every city and coun ty of the state under existing PRESIDENT E. G. depressed conditions. We firmly PETERSON STATES believe that if you would do The Overland Route On September 2. President E. this wih earnestness, results 1G. Peterson of the Utah State would follow, and that you could - ut ooli-gatio- one-four- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER2 th -- . 5, 1931 HERES MORE ABOUT CONFERENCE (Continued From Page 1) ! ciSmoot and Mrs. Smoot whose which have brought about a of exeells that spiritual addresses were receiv- tizenship which of the ed with much appreciation at all other communities meetings. world. the two Sunday one church which is Prayers were ottered by Andrew not"Ours is backward. New doors M. Israelson and H. p Hansen. going President are being opened where our In his address, If there has missionaries have not betore Bickmore said: ever been a time when we have been allowed. The field is ripe needed the spirit of the Lord for harvest. God grant that the be made use of. What it is the present time. He said time Soul of God has ordained the that the true test of any religion wa.f in how it affects the the tiny hand of man may not life of the individual. It matters stop. Our church shall not fail. not how true the principles may Keep the testimony you have, be if the people co not live up j strengthen it day Dy day ana may the church grow as fast to them. Lila Eliason and Loyal Ander- as He wants it to grow. Mrs. Smoot gave a strong son, recently returned from the Eastern States and French mis- testimony and admonished the talks. people thus: Never he ashamsions, gave interesting Miss Eliason spoke of the L. D. ed to say that you belong to S. church as uemg paramount the Church of Jesus Christ of Saints- May we ever in its ability to quench the Latter-da- y be ready to send our sons and spiritual thirst of the world. Eider Anderson urged all to daughters out to bring in those observe the Word of Wisdom as of Israel. SCOUT WORK TO the greatest council given. A vocal solo was sung by Miss BE ENCOURAGED Thelma Liljenquist accompanied President John A. Israelsen, oy Muriel Jensen. the first speaker in the afterMrs. In a fascinating manner, noon asked the parents to help Smoot addressed her remarks to. and encourage scout work as seated were the children who the boys of today are the men in the balcony. Thou shall love we must rely on in the future all thy years to carry on our the Lord Thy God with might, mind and soul, and of the need for mis"Thou shalt love thy neighbor sionaries he asked that the them as thyself. She then told quorums attempt to financially-assisof the splendid work accomthose in the field. He hostold the people that as long plished at the Childrens pital at Salt Lake and of the as they keep the commandpart played by the birthday ments, they will continue to pennies contributed by Primary enjoy the faith. children. Inasmuch as ye do it The message of President unto the least of these " Brenchiey was to the effect WORLD WAR BLAMED that no influence in the world will affect man as the spirit FOR DEPRESSION Apostle Smoot's brilliant and of God will affect him and that it is everything in inspiring message embodied the said world to have a testimony injunction to prayerfulness, to the faithful observance of the laws of the Gospel. Elders Sylvester Anderson of of God. Our country as well as the rest of the world has Nibley ward and Neil Tamms of Paradise expressed apprecia passed through serious conditions, he said. Apparently attributing the present stress to the evil effects of the great World war, he told the gathering that so long as people refuse to observe the ordinances of God they will be chastised with war. To avoid war in the future he believes, all peoples must acknowledge a supreme power whose hand directs the destinies of all nations. At the third session Apostle Smoot made a second address in much the same key as he used in the morning. To the young people he said Keep yourselves unspotted from the sins of the world and if you havent now a testimony of this church, and pray constantly to the Father, He in time xi will let you know." It will not be long until the living principles will be known from one end of the world to the other, not only from our declaration but from actual statistics out by the government ofgiven the United States." Reading from a statistical report he showed the favorable comparison of the L. D. S. peoples with others. He spoke of teachings in the U. S , tion of the Gospel and bore its authenticity. testimony to Mrs. M. W- - Smith sang "My Faith in Thee. Prayers at the final session were offered by Elder Hall of Wellsville ward and Patriarch Orson M. Wilson. New stake officers sustained at the conference were: Jennie Richards in the Y. L. M. I. A. and Lola Miller, Lydia Thonm-so- n and May Christiansen m the Primary stake boards. The M- I. A. session held Sunday evening began at 7 :30t The Gleaners and M men furnished the following program: prayer, Grant Miller; vocal duet, Aileen Drleyon and Rena Brenchiey; talk missionary experiences, Loval Anderson ;a talk on "The Sabbath. Day. Melva Allen. A mixed chorus from the South Cache high school and directed by W. H. Terry furnished the music. Joseph H. White gave an interesting report on his trip to Palestine. Benediction was pronounced Ruth by Savage. Careful .Driver pay hc if' damagesfelhw the erfher rvreclts you docs Call our viewpoint, as future events arc showing tnemsclves very pointedly just now and need earnest and careful consideration. We believe a move such as we have suggested will bring to the slate this year more revenue than will otherwise be received. Respectfully yours, CACHE COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION. Henry Tlmurer. chairman. Reeder. E. Bcrgesen. J. B. White. J. A. Hndricxson. M. C. Rigbv. M. C. Leave it 2- Ogden Livestock BY U. S. D. A. OGDEN. Utah,' Sept. 28 (UP) (USDA) Hogs: receipts 809, in- 15-2- - 160-22- 5.25-5.5- 0; 2.50-5.2- 5; 2.50-3.2- 5; 3.00-3.6- I.C0-2.5- 0; 60-6- tv Wholesale Francisco San Dairy Market. BUTTER: 92 score score 30; 90 score 28. CHICAGO, Sept- Grain range: Open High Wheat: 48 Sept .48 1- -8 Dec. Mar. May .48 .51 .52 1- -4 8 .48 .51 52 1- -2 28. - (U.PJ Close Low .47 .47 1- -8 7-- 8 .47 .48 1- -2 8 5-- 8 .52 1- -8 .521-- 8 GET DIAMONDS TULSA, Okla., Sept. 28 (UP- Two gangsters last night stole diamonds valued $100,000 from A. jeweler. at more than Y. and bricks left But FULLY INSURED Try as you will, you cannot protect yourself at all times, and under all circumstances, against FIRE. You can, however, protect yourself 100 per cent now. Fire losses this year have been tei'rible you may be the next loser. We will save you 10 per cent on the cost. Loan Corporation INSURORS INSURANCE DEPT. Phone 960 f O. A. GARFF, Mgr. Home Phone 822 Office Phone 234 ifh ANGELAS - QJNDON Schilling specializes fine coffee. It would 'i a K- - hi dm-pi- c matter tor Sduliing to produce Loth good coffee and cheap coflee. F.vcrume else does it. So did Schilling at one time. But Schilling learned that cheapness is contagious. There are good coffees all made in company with bad coffees. But Schilling good coffee has no he finest companions. main- 1 things usually jcome from th.O'-- who make e good things only. Sometimes the difference in not ureat but its n u n forms, social forms, advertising' matter as we create them, are planned in just the right taste and tempo to meet the situation. ... We solicit on a quality basis on a price basis on a service basis .your printing of . . . ... ... Menus Advertising Matter Office Stationery Announce ments Social Stationery ' PACIFIC Sehillintf eoffee TT' i Busi ness V" there jint the same. ttf ihe Morning The Boswell, Only ashes be-tw- in 0. Utah Mortgage - agency co s- - I cluding 33 for market. 395 direct 104 to south San Francisco market and 277 to San Francisco lower; packers, mostly top 5.50 on 180 pound lights; 0 bulk weights pound packing sows Cattle: receipts 1974, including 988 for market, 691 to Colorado feeders, 60 to Los Angeles packers. 94 to Los Angeles market and 141 to south San Francisco market. Killing classes slow, steady to 25c lower; common and medium grass steers good steers upward to 5.75. some held above $6; grass heifers 3.00-- 5 00, grass cows 3.00 bulls 3.75; all cutters vealers 5.00 and down. Sheep: receipts 13,197 including 1712 for mailcet. 220 to Los Angeles packers 2316 to ColoEARLY MORNING FIRE rado feeders, 3412 to Omaha, 1847 to Kansas City market and An early morning fire Sunday 3590 to Early sales Chicago. vala and barn destroyed 5 hay limited to driveins. pound ued at $2200 on the Gilbert An- drivein lambs 3.50; late Saturderson premises at Wellsville. two cars 69 pound fleshy No insurance was carried on the day. Idaho fr lers 4.50. loss. The Logan Cache-Counfire crew made a run to the scene of the blaze at 2:22 a. r,u Cause of the fire is unknown. work-Speakin- Being A - Herald-Journa- l Commercial Printing Department |