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Show -r TUE'SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, MONDAY Realtors. Committee Makes ' Tax Investigation Report interests After several months of deliberation and Investigation Into the city tax situation, the tax committee of the Balt lake - real estate board last week submitted its final report for 1920. The committee has been In' dose-tou- ch with the city commissioners for the last two months, per - sonally investigating the expenditures Ot each department with a view to recom- -, mending savings in city government. . E. M Ashton, chairman of the committee, in reading his report to the real estate, hoard at the last meeting, emphasized the necessity' of alt civic and business organizations cooperating In a study of the 1921 tax budget, which will be considered within the next ten days. Other members of the tax committee are V. A. Bettllyon, A. J. Bruneau, W. H. : Banner and Blair Richardson, . The report of the committee follows: Report Is Made. ; , v- -- " Tour committee appointed to consider laH "The fax situation as Ti aTfects Bart Pity begs to report that we have given this matter most serious and careful investigation to effect a reduction in gen- eral taxes. Tbe Committee haa had numerous sessions and finally concluded, after careful deliberation, that the wisest policy would be to consider the fundamental tax situation. 1920We therefore setax budget for cured a copy of the we "each member of the tax committee, assigned one department at the city government to each member of our commlt- tee -- for consideration., Consultations were held with each Individual city commissioner. These investigations were continued for a number of weeks and wa feel confident that our tn city official are disposed to do Inall tne their power toward a reduction , 1921 budget. We have been courteously received commissioners of our and tbe mayor by city and several important sessions havebeen held conjointly with our committeo. carefup-AndivId- Improvements Demanded We find. In brief, that high uxes are primarily the result of abnormal demands 'on the part of the public. This condition is widespread all over the nation, an insistent demand for new and ex- These public depensive improvement. mands have Increased public expenditures. To meet this demand there ha necessarily- - been a greater effort on the part of taxing officials to secure the sums of money for these ttwed9 MHMf-Je- our observation, very few stances given anv serious attention to Jhe expenditure of our tax money, preferring rather to Interest themselves in exacting new demands. The powerful Interests behind these Insistent demands have often naturally Influenced our pubhas In In- which condition has tended to increase our tax burden come- to shift public sentiment toward lower general taxes. To this end we respectfully recommend that the business and chic bodies of Salt Lake Cltv interest themselves Seriously in We believe that .public expenditures. most serious atthe coming year during tention should be directed toward the tn most careful economy government exofficials should be enpenditure.hi Our direction and our efforts th's couraged with dhem' along this line should be constructive, - rather - than mere public criticism. lic servants, en-tlr- ment. These laws are particularly ap- of trunk the construction Slicable In and main traffic paved Highnot are tax these law If changed ways, It Is only a question of time when Balt be forced to Lake City will practically Invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect Us credit. Our present law for public Improvement require that the city "pay tor a large part of this work. If public Improvement warrants continue, to Oe sold at heavy discount on th open market, our city tnust, of course, stand the strain of heavy - Inroads upon general taxes in meeting the high cost of public work. Contractors ad m) J. Jthg t ,, ftr? forced to add a certain percentage of a contract price to compensate them for the heavy discount on tries public Imwarrant. W'e respectfully s, provement urge the united cooperation of our to Influence the next legislature to work out these absolutely vital revisions of our special Improvement laws. The efforts of your committee have been largely confined to working with tne commissioners of Salt Lake City.- - We renectfullv recommend that new committee be appointed by our president and board of directors to work with the county commission and the school board ,of Salt lake City for a basic understanding of the tax situation and, if possible,criticism. These coma offer constructive should mittees carefully Investigate budgets Of expenditures for the coming i year. We also recommend more serious attention on ths part of our members in the laws on taxation. As a specific Illustration of this need, we call attention to the fact that1 assessments made under existing, laws for public Improvements are, tn too many cases, actual confisca-InIn many tion of private property. stances throughout the city, we find that special taxes levied against private property for special Improvement la greater than the property's actual value per rront Tdof verv striking exempts of "We have - this serious condition tn the new sewer levy shout to be made In the Poplar Grove district on the went side. It is our prediction that this special tax. if levied, will result In great loss to Balt Lake City because the special assessment tax levied will not be paid. It Is our opinion that an extra effort ahould be made to change our present laws to prevent the recurrence of such conditions. - 5 a-HM- . cttl-sen- TURNOVER and Bid VOLUME is TIPPIE suCcess. Declining factory quotations now compel " dynamic methods of unloading present ''seasons" merchandise. Better to dispose of everything, EVEN AT A LOSS, than take the cash to buy new spring goods on the lower market. So we have readjusted stocks and revised prices. Some of our former $35.00 gaiments are now offered among our unmatchable $25.00 specials While many selections from our former special $45.00 garments may be had at $35.00. For the time being it is natural ly a losing proposition for us. We want it over with as quickly as possible hence the radical reductions. rr Theres no' secret about it, Forward Vision Necessary. OurtYWsttglIbn of pubUc affairs has convinced us of the need of looking ahead In our city's development We are thoroughly alive to the serious need of a well commission, organised city planning guided by a practical city planning concomcommission! These where sultant posed ot the proper personnel are vital factor In the development of American cities. In tbe end a large saving ot money in public expenditures will be the result As a specific Illustration of this situation, -- we respectfully call attention to the need of looking ahead in tne development of the outlying districts of our city, many of which arc today unimproved. By giving these sections close attention their development can be properly safeguarded so that in future years It will be unnecessary to make extensive expenditures caused by changing a policy In ths development of streets, water mains sewers and other public improvements.' Looking ahead In this direction also will conserve our land wealth and cause a more enterprising development in the building up of these outlying districts. Buy Nationally-Advertise- d, Street Parkin; Commended. Top-Notc- "With ths growth of our rlty wo must anticipate- - rebuying , our - otuiens.- roer and mors, from ths load ot Increased taxes, in so far as maintaining our parking areas In our many wide streets is concerned. These parking areas In tbe city streets are maintained at a labor expense of about 1800 a year. Nearly all our city streets are unusually wide Makes h - Depend Upon TIPPIE to Be Right in the in the Guaranteed Values to $50.00 fecr "t Toward Lower Price " LC73- - Wt TIPPIES SPECIAL SUITS and OCOATS POSITIVELY GUARANTEED $10 to $25 LESS Than OTHElfc STORES -- SALE PRICES Lower Than Spring Prices By a Whole Lot -- Business of Population. , -- Needed. region. iwrwnsE forefront Let us remind ydti that high taxes are basic eatiee- of trouble now, a they hare been the cause of disturbance ana unrest since the earliest dawn of civilization. -- This problem la real. It concerns our city, state and nation as doe perhaps no other single problem. . It Is pertinent to our tax situation to say that taxes can only be lowered Besides tne through public economy. practice of economy, taxes can be materially reduced by the rapid development of Utah Industries. We roust see to It that these industries are Increased and expanded because during their development our population will grow. We cannot afford to alow down In building activities and we respectfully urge a hearty cooperation In the Interest of new buildings In both business and residential sections of Salt Lake City. . We must get Into a position to receive with a fair amount of comfort the new population which can be Influenced to come to us. This city Is the Industrial, commercial and distributing centered the vast b 4 - Ui S 5 less for us to say, however, that aa these wide thoroughfares are Improved, the general tax levy must necessarily be libIncreased for this maintenance exerally pense If we continue our present- policy. Other American cltiea and particularly Toronto, Canada, meet thla situation by levying a small property tax for maintaining parking and tree growths in this city's streets. recent meeting of our organizaAt tion, W. J. Hallor&n called attention to the need of replanting our clty.atreeta with tree and he also called attention to the Importance of appointing a' tree commissioner to properly safeguard Trees already planted. Borne time ago, Georgs E. Kessler, city planning consultant ol St. Louis, also called attention to this from our standpoint, Balt necessity, Lake City can well afford to expend such , necessary money. New Committees Recommended. Development - 1921.' Wallies Teaim ver IBefore ra4 .. - a 'CVrttW'We,-T.hirpuhtiCwi:;..ISO- 3, TIPPIE Readjusts Stocks and Revises Prices, Creating Curtailment of Improvements, Increased General of Law Among Recommendations. JANUARY MORNING, inter-mounta- in ' Let ua advise the policy of speaking well of the accomplishments of our publlo officials by commendation where deserved, and where we find extravagance, Inefficiency and waste, let us attempt to offer constructive criticism, to improve the situation. Here and there dark clouds naturally appear, but the sun always rises above the horizon. There Is e Revisions Suggested. much' to be hoped for future and we cannot lose of fact the sight that ImManv cltiea are solving ths problem conditions are certain to come. zone proved bv creating public Improvement The general movement toward a ronaoll-datlo- n which permit taxing a greater area than of city offices and responsibility abutting property for publlo Improve- - Is a big step forward, because this consolidation would eliminate waste, extravagance and Inefficiency. Improved methods of city government are being recognised continually and each Improvement will effect a proportionate reduction in tax budgets. In conclusion, tbe tax question Is the serious business of our entire population, and we, aa Realtors, must take sufficient interest In civic affair to assist to tne utmost of our power In the solution of this- - vital question. As Individual and a bnslneas organizations, w are always working toward greater economy and greater progress. It I that rlty, county, slate and national boards must work In the tam direction." Mr. Man, if Youre Wise, Youll Buy Now Guaranteed Values to $65.00 I t at TIPPIES If nch great Junctions seem impossible 1n-th- 3)581?? come up and compare- - let the suits and overcoats tell their own story of UNMATCHABLE -S- AVING nt OPEN SEASON, A tourist was Just emerging from d by the roadside, bearing In jil arms a dozen handsome roasting ears, say the Oakley Graphic. A second car approached and stopped, whereupon tne tourist reached for hla pocket-boo- k and asked In an embarrassed manner, flow much?" One dollar.' said the newcomer, and then, after receiving payment, remarked, This Is a fins field of corn. Wonder who It belongs to?1' Kansas City Star, corn-fiel- Rare Books Early and authentic editions of th masters. Relijnous books in ths original language. Rook's that are bound and illustrated in . old and prized styles. A great niabr old and rare books are to be found in our stock, as well as tbe most up-tdate of business, tirofes-siona- l and scientific dis-- cussions. In knd Browse. Open Evenings. Com r ..vH? ' CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE. William and Henry, chauffeurs, were luck of a fellow chaufdlaiustdng the feur, tlarence, who had the day before been fined for taking out his employer's cai without permission.. . "Rut how did the boss know Clarence had tnken out the car? asked Henry. Clarenc Why," explained William, ran over him." Harper's Magazine. ' . 111 HIS WEAKNESS., ou here, What brought my mzn?" Inquired the prison visitor. Well, lady." replied the prisoner, gueaz my trouble started from attending too many weddln'z." "Ah! You learned to drink there, or steal, perhaps?" "No, lady,, I wee alwa. tbe bridegroom, VTPlWfl Wa.lA, . I' t ,. U. , ee. vyewaww FEA80N ENOUGH. Rlnka (coming but of theater) Whv did ever) body rry during the death scene? They muat have known that tho actor wee not dead. Jinks Yea, that wa Just It Michigan , . Gargoyle, .gg-S.- , BKOAD'AAT AMO Ott AkDl AM sJilP X0T10E. tleueolt tonal r clerx or the raapMtlra alga era for further Ipformatloe.l UrTfiEnWBTRiCT COI'HT. PROBATE division, In and for Halt Lake county, the state. of Utah. In th matter of deeataie of Mary Kcrguaon Keith, ceased. Notice. The petition of David Keith, executor of the last will and testament of Mary kergueon Keth, deceeeed. praying for an order to sell the following iliac rlbed of sell) fti u.JvtA. iierawnal JyoWrty l'1i(i,?ri,r.i kAvloc at 211. Bolt lucks liootni common, par stock and mining exchange: 89 aharva Bugar company, common, par tin DO, Halt Lake Block and mining 19 shares Zion exchange, Cooper. tlve Mercantile Institution, common, par 1100 00, Balt Lake atock and mining axchanret 1130.004 par value bonds r&OBATI - Utah-ldah- o k AQ FLOOR CLIFT DLLG. SAVE VP. M LVATORS --AND E of th flan Iedro, I.oa Angelo A Bnlt of TVcember, A. D. 1920. f Seal) J, K. .CLARK, Lake Railroad company, 1st mortgage Clerk. 4 per cent coupon bonds? 40 shares preM M flnell, By deputy clerk. ferred steak (lallgher Machinery Co R. A. McRroom, attorney for . a corporation; 18 ehnrea common atoi'k a X8426 Co , a corporation, Oallgher Machlnerv 32 ahareo Rogera-Ihan- e Go, a corporaNOTICE. share First National Hank tion, 27 Th Olefiwood Mining company, prinof Hark City, 18 aharee Hankers Trust cipal place of business, Bait Lake Pity, company (Amhor Agreement I. it aharee ilah National Hank of the Republic; share, Notice la hereby given that at a meetNatumal Popper bank. 3U ehare Mason ing of hoard of director of the Glen, 4 rrttwt wharra Mine Po; tic, c w jd ,qn, i,rMvA f up u Valley eujid 1i SiUi'.liKvC'-- ! t,ti AoVvci.' i N ", oh' .aai .We cc. b.ia Hotel sat lein stock Newbouau Co, ore nrtd mill per tor hearing on Frhln), the 7th dnv of life led upon the outstanding 19.1. at two oVlm k p capital slot k of the corporation, pacahl January, A. ,I m., at the county courthouse. In the Immediately, to M l.rocenor, aei relarv, courtroom of aald court. In Halt Balt 1114 West Heventh Houth street, Luke City, I tah. Any atock upon which City., Balt Lake county. Utah. Witness th clerk of aald court, with this aaaenament mnv remain unpaid on the seal thereof ainxed. thla 22rd day tbe Ulh day of January, 1921, will bo de- r. 9 - cme-ha- .f BROADWA V llnqueot and advertised for sale at public auction, and unions payment Is mad before, wi'l be Bold at the office of the company,' at 1134 West fleventh Bouth street. Halt lAke Cite, Utah, on the 6th day of Fetruar), 13J1, at the hour of 10 o'cloi It I. tn, to pity the delinquent aancBsmcut, together with the cost of adiertlaing find expense of sale T tion organised and existing under and ' by virtu of the laws of th state of Utah, haa presented to the Third Judicial ' district court of the state of Utah, in amt , for th county of Balt lake, an application , praying to he allowed to disincorporate and dissolve, and for a decree therefor; and that Wednesday, ths 19th day of January, A 1. 192L at the hour of It) M L. OllOVtLN'OR. o clock a. m thereot, or as soon there-- -' after a counsel ran be heard, has been Secretary. 1134 tVest Pecenth South street, Balt appointed at th time ami the courtroom, , V?ah f.ska Cltv. onO'b J court, its lb ty on, of dhe V t If ", J j It g tt ,.D, Tm! i sHf 'AdjctcbiUi AhkidtteiA AW'm laoiutt He" Ur Joe V swt f.ltT'1 Hi' Thli i tidiolul d strict m and for the heard. 3. E. CLARK. . of Balt Lake, state of I tah (Beal) county Clerk of the Above ( ourt. In the matter of th applnatton for the J. Nations, Deputy Clerk. Py Isabel voluntary dissolution of Th Owl Drug I ley, lloppaugh A Mark. Attorney for Company, Iiicotpotsled, a corporation. xdic't Applies! t Notice, Owd Is Notice hereby given that The GET REHLL'iH Drug Company, Incorporated, a corpora TRIBUNE W'ANT UC- lb- - HH? -- ' , 1 - H ' |