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Show dt fate fitaw The Weather. L'tah, Wednesday and ThurdaT fair; change in temperature. Idaho, Cloudy and mild. VOL. 118, NO. lit-tl- o SALT LAKE CITY, WEDNESDAY 2. Smith Attacks economy l,i aim Of Republicans Democratic Chal- - Nominee lenges Hoover to Prove Two Billion Cut in Her)ert junior MOCKS WOOU Oil Expenses.! Father Waste Charged in Handling Problem of Buildings for the Postoffice Department. Chance s Zeppelin s Pilot Plans Home Start In About 10 Days NEW YORK, Oct. 16 16 (Universal). More confident than ever of his election to the presidency and more aggressive in his attack upon Herbert Hoover, Governor Smith tonight branded "Coolidge economy" as a "misleading myth" and- - challenged Hoover to make good his statement that government expenses had been reduced two billion dollars a year. Instead of effecting real economies through a reorganization of the governmental departments, the Democratic standardbearer charged the Republican administration with conducting a campaign of misrepresentation, in which savings were shown by "trick bookkeeping." Cites Instances of Waste." instances of "coldNumerous blooded waste" and "deliberate and gross inefficiency" In regard to governmental expenditures were cited by Governor Smith in regard to the postal service and he quoted Secretary of War Davis, a Missourian. as characterizing the housing of the soldiers as a "Rational disgrace." No longer using the expression, "If I am elected," but assuming his election, Governor Smith gave this pledge to the American people: "When I take my place at the head of this great nation I will meet these the problems squarely and without exwaste of a single dollar. I will financial plain to the people the needs of this country with frankness and honesty. On the record, the Republican party is helpless. Relief can only come by Democratic victory on the sixth of November." FINAL Considers DRW Speaking Louis Before Closing dress St. in Ad- in New York. By W. B. RAGSDALE. WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 ((.HerbHoover, in spite of the fatigue of his New England campaigning, turned-anetoday to the consideration of plans for his return trip across the continent during the closing days of his drive for the presidency. With three of the four speeches he Is to make In the east out of the way and arrangements virtually completed for his journey to New York next Monday to deliver the final one. the Republican candidate now is close enough to the time of his departure to begin mapping out the itinerary for the trip. St. Louis Considered For Speech. The transcontinental journey will see the delivery of his last speech but one of the campaign. Just where this will be made yet has to be decided, but It was Indicated at his personal headquarters today that serious consideration was being glvefl to proposals for Its delivery at St. Louis. Chicago. Milwaukee and Minneapolis also have been suggested. Selection of St. Louis would carry the Republican nominee across a trail blazed by his Democratic opponent. Governor Alfred E. Smith, on his second western trip. That city not only Is on the edge of the farm belt, but It JsJnJeb&table territory which already has felt the campaign blasts of big oratorical guns of both ert "Cold-Blood- Herbert Hoover, Jr. Son Nominee Declines to Talk Politics on Utah Visit. of Republican Salt Lake, Herbert AIRPORT, Hoover, Jr., son of the Republican candidate for president, dropped into Airport out of a night sky Tuesday In a westbound Boeing airmail plane,' piloted by the veteran flier, H. G. Boonstra. Carries Fight After climbing from the enclosed cabin of the plane and rubbing his Directly to Hoover. Once more, the Democratic nomi- ears to free them from the ringing nee carried his fight directly to Hoo- caused by the whir of the propeller, ver, declaring that : "Mr. Hoover had young Hoover definitely forestalled a large share in the painting of this any political discussion. A tall, handsome youth, with a flash picture when, in his speech of acceptance, he said: 'By rigorous reserved manner, he simply stated: been have "No, I don't talk politics." economy federal expenses It was 9:30 when the plane swept reduced by two billion dollars per annum.' (Continued on J?&se Twelve ) (Column Four.) "No more misleading statement could be made in a campaign than parties this statement, taken from the speech -- Flatiron Explodes, Burning Children nf acceptance of the Republican He knows better, or should know better. He knows, or he should reknow, that the two billion dollar duction is the difference between the cost of government and peace-tim- e cost of government. e the "If he were talking out straightf- Two the American orwardly and fairly tohe would say. in people, that is what to attempt to He chooses, however, can-didat- e. IT" war-tim- (Continued on Page Three.) (Column Kjnc.i (I text of Governor Smith's address appears on page 13. Complete Se-dal- ia Caroads Moved Total 1,186.598 Chicago Tribune Press Service. WASHINGTON Oct. 16. Loading of revenue freight for the week ended October 6 totaled 1,186.598 ears, the car serviee division of the American Railway association announced This was a decrease oi lu.nu cars under the preceeding week this year, decreases under the week before being reported in the loading of miscellaneous freight, or,e. forest products, grain and grain products. Increases, however, were reported In the loading of livestock, coal, coke and merchandise less than Carload lot freight. The total for the week of October 6 was an Increase of 83 604 cars above the same week In 1927 and an increase of 11,670 cars above the week two years ago. Yoling Refuses Hickman Plea Little Girls Badly Hurt Playing With Gasoline Machine. Special to The Tribune. VERNAL. Verona and Ellen each about 10 years old, thought they would help out with the ironing which their elder sister, Audrey, had left unfinished when she went to a neighbor's house. As a result they are lying in the Vernal hospital, both la serious condition, from burns suffered when the fuel of the gasoline flatiron exploded on them. Verona is badly burned from the neck to. below the waist,- - Ellen Iso Is badly burned, but there are hOirtH for her recovery. When Audrey had left the house, the two children, seeing the iron on the table, with the fuel supply turned off , tried to light it again. The ap paratus exploded-- , the flames catching oh the clothing of the girls, the window curtains and on a bed that . was near. the frantic Neighbors .heard screams of the girls, and rushed to their- - rescue, bringing them to the Vernal hospital. The, parents, Mr. and Mrs D. O. Jacobson of Vernal, were in Salt Lake and started for home Sunday Immediately on hearing of the accident. They were caught in a heavy snow-stmen route and were not able to reach Vernal until Tuesday. The Vernal hospital reported Tuesday night that the condition of both little girls showed improvement. -- or SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16 WPL Governor C. C. Young at Sacramento today declined to halt the execu tion of William Edward Hickman set for 10 m., Friday, expressing disbelief in the theory of insanity made In an appeal to him by the youth's father. Thomas Hickman, of WASHINGTON. Oct 16 UP). A El Paso. Texas, and his attorney. special prayer for Independence day Jerome K. Walsh, of Kansas City. Almost at the same hour, the was approved by the house of bishops slayer of little Marian Parker, at Lor of the Episcopal church today folAngeles, met newspapermen in his lowing a spirited debate in the gencell at San Quentln state prison and eral convention of the church. The reiterated his statement that he war proponed service was attacked as a religious act which would keep alive sane. While plans for his execution went the hatreds of the revolutionary war on almost within earshot. Hicman Bishops Boyd Vincent of southern issued a written statement jg, which Ohio. Thomas F Oailor of Tennessee he explained his motives for the land William T Manning of New murder. Simultaneously he expressed f York led the attack against ratiflca-t- k horror for his deeds and asserted he .of the new prayer. The proposal had not lived in vain, because, he was carried by one vote more than exthe constitutional majority of sixty added, he furnished a hideous i sevtn. ample tor American youth a HURT MORALE (JP).-- Dr. Hugo Eckener expects to start the Graf Zeppelin on Its return flight to Germany in about ten days. "But first," he said today, "we will fly to Pittsburgh, Akron, Detroit and perhaps" Chicago and some other cities." In company with Captain E. A. Lehmann, his first officer, he outlined the future of the huge Zeppelin as he neared the reception New York had prepared. "With favorable winds, we will probably make the return Journey in three days," Captain Lehmann estimated, "but it is not safe to make guesses." HODVER PLANS By FRASER EDWARDS. SEDALIA.Mo-Oc- t. m ZEP Hughes to Enter Campaign at St. Joseph. Charles Evans Hughes, a former secretary of state, and himself once a Republican presidential candidate, will make his first speech in behalf of (Continued on Page Five.) (Column Pour.) Sinclair Contract Declared Invalid Attorney General Says Salt Creek Lease Not Binding on United States. D One vice, Food and Bed. the first Herewith Is presented graphic description of the mishap to the Graf Zeppelin as written by Karl H. von Wiegand during the stirring scenes aboard the airship when a sudden squall Saturday morning severely damaged one of the stabilizers of the giant air liner. The story was filed to King Features Syndicate, Inc., almost Immediately afterward, but could not be transmitted, owing to the congestion caused to the Zeppelin's radio by official messages. By KARL VON WIEGAND. (Copyright. 1928. In United States and all countries, other Europe, by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Reproduction prohibited in whole or in part. Copyright continental Europe by August Scherl. G. M. B. H., and by 16 IIP)- Four (Continued on Pate topper 28 PAGES FIVE CENTS New York Gives Zeppelin's Crew Reception Rivaling Lindberg's Masses of White Paper Drop Like Snow and Thunderoui Cheers Greet Dr. Eckenen Thomas M. Schumacher, chairman of W estern Pacific board; Arthur individual Curtis James, largest holder of railroad stocks in the coun One try, and H. M. Adams, president of Western Pacific (left to right), photographed as they met in Salt Lake Tuestlay to begin tour of inspection. lit Si Hoch' Mingles With 'Hooray4 as Procession Winds Wan Through Packed Streets By DAMON RUNYOM (Copyright. iW8, Universal Service.! NEW YORK, Oct. 16. "Hup) Hup!" The gruff voices oi tne sergeants again. scuff! The tramp ol Scuff marching feet again. And through the granite canyoni of lower New York spun the spirals of wriggling tape and shredded papei this afternoon as the big town paid tribute to a man --size man and man size Job. "Hooray!" bawled some of the cltl sens lining the sidewalks, and hanging precariously from the window! of the skyscrapers. "Hoch!" came a booming note from other throats, that caused some ol the occupants of the autos in the passing parade of the officers and crew of the Graf Zeppelin to turn their heads Inquiringly, and to smile broadly. On the top edge of the rear seat of a touring car, in the manner made the fashion by Lindbergh, the Lone Eagle, rode Dr. Hugo Eckener, the burly German with the blue eyes whose and the little honrt thwarted the trickeries of the sky, and brought the first commer cial air liner in history to port. Dr. Eckener Pleased With His Reception. The same Eckener it was who steered the Los Angeles, then the ZR-of German manufacture, through the air lanes to Lakehurst. A smiling big man, he Is. and ha turned the warmth of his smile upon people the thousands of who were showing htm that peace hath its triumphs as well as war. Just as the books allege. In the other automobiles were some of the passengers who made the flight in the Graf Zeppelin, now housed alongside Dr. Eckener's first ship, the Los Angeles, in the hangar at Lakehurst, but It was the most who appealed strongly to the public imagination. The crowds singled him out at once, and cheered him again and again, if fk -- P5fflrV mTK Wl 111 y ' m r 'iBBM .; . ; K; ) ! EHLT STORM 3. MOVING SOUTH . m- f aWnaBaWrnWaf r laaH - " -- big-to- Snow Covers Colorado Hills, Routing Deer Hunters; Sheep Herder Frozen. DENVER, Oct. 16 OP). Winter made a flying assault on the middle and southern Rocky mountain range state today, spreading a thick mantel of snow over the area as the season's first storm was driven down tom-th- fc northern- - states nf Montana and Wyoming by rising temperatures and sunny skies. The greater part of Colorado was blanketed in white. Moving swiftly from the north, where it left a toll of one dead and hampered air. rail and motor transportation, the storm belted the 'Colorado mountain and plain areas and made itself felt in northern New Mexico and adjoining st ti t is On the crest of towering Pike's peak near Colorado Springs, more than 14.000 feet above sea level, three persons were left stranded by the A terrific storm envelelements. oped the peak and thejittle party fouhdHseTf unable to penetrate the huge snowdrifts which blocked the automobile highway. They were safely housed In the summit house at the peak tonight, waiting the arrival of a cog road train to take them to safety tomorrow Four other motorists were marooned at Glencove. about midway up the mountain on the automobile road, where sixteen Inches of snow made the highway impassable. Wyoming Man Caoght; Mall Hampered. In Wyoming, Joe Miller, 65, a sheepberder. was frozen to death. Airmail planes resumed their flights in Wyoming today after having been delayed in some instances as long as four days. Montana viewed the Federal Radio Declares Himself for Zeppelin True to Great Trust In Combatting Raging Elements Only Woman Aboard the Graf Zeppelin on Its Flight From to Lakehnrst. (Special to The Tribune.) With (By Exclusive Arrangement King Features Syndicate.) (Copyright. 928, in U S. and all countries other than continental Europe by King Features Syndicate, In Inc. Reproduction prohibited whole or in part.) (Copyright., continental Europe, by August Scherl, G. M. B. H. and by Ullsteln.) LAKEHURST, Oct. 16 I enjoyed every minute of the Journey from Frledrichshafen to Lakehurst and i am sorry to leave the ship. The beautiful structure has nobly fulfilled its When the gales swirled purpose. around the sliver monster, when the rain beat upon Its gleaming cover when the exquisite machinery was put to the test the Zeppelin was true to its trust. We were not betrayed to the mercy of the elements. I love the giant airship with a Fried-rlchshaf- - doctor-commodo- re until the stout the skies murmured: master-navigat- Arthur Curtlss James of New York, who thinks no more of buying a railroad or two than the average man does of ordering a bushel of potatoes, came to Salt Lake Tuesday and talked prohibition and politics before breakfast. Time was, as veteran reporters well Only Woman Aboard Graf Zeppelin Gives Tribune, Through King Features Syndicate, Inc., Exclusive Word Picture. ' Smith on Prohibition. Lady Drummond Hay's Own Story By LADY DRUMMOND HAY, Al Because of Stand Taken Ship Commander Well Satisfied With Long Trip Severe Weather and Accident Held Proof of Safety of Graf Zeppelin. By COMMODORE DR. H. ECKENER Commander of the Graf Zeppelin. In a Statement Issued Shortly After the Air Liner Landed at Lakehnrst. N. J. LAKEHURST. N. J.. Oct. 16, After a voyage of 8500 statute miles through the greatest adversities of weather misfortunes, I am entirely satisfied with the performance of the Oraf Zeppelin. (Continued on Pe.ee Sixteen ) You must realize if there has been (Column One some disaDDOintment over the late ness of ourarrtval that we have been on a tour of France. Spain. Gibraltar, the Azores. Bahama and the principal cities of the Atlantic coast. That was not by choice, as we had contemplated a more direct route. After traveling 1500 miles to Gibral tar. I was still as far from my des tination as when I started. We came the during a season of storms over safe Gubernatorial Nominee De- ocean and have found the ship worst weather. In some of the clares He "Will Carry On" Speed Reduced Following as Governor Started. Repairs Made In Air. We had. as you know, an accident NEW YORK. October 16 OP). that further Droved the safety of Franklin D. Roosevelt, accepting the this type of ship. We were able to Democratic gubernatorial nomina(Continued on Paw Plr.) OoHttliJt PI'O. I tion tonight, told party leaders that the first great issue of the state campaign was whether New York was to "carry through, consolidate and make permanent the great reforms which for all time attach to the name of Alfred E. Smith." The other great Issue, he said, was whether the people wanted to undertake new Improvements In their governing methods "to keep pace with LAKEHURST. N. J.. Oct. 16 iJP)- .the changing times." to the floor of the hangar Lashed Mr. Roosevelt said he stood for an while workmen appeared and dis- affirmative answer to both. g Praising the "proud record" which appeared over ner suvery muc tu-nlncarefully for any possible he said his party had made In Imwas Germany's Graf Zeppelin proving the science and practice of state government, the candidate paid given much attention today In preparation for her proposed tour of the tribute to Oovernor 8mlth's leadership and said the governor had been United States Throngs, turning their backs to selected by the Democracy to "bring to Washington the same constructive the Los Angeles. United States navaltwo smaller semigenius which he has shown In Al- dlrigible. and thewatched the expert rigid dirigibles, bany, as they mounted high to "I am confident that the people and then ladders of their the tops of the United States win ratify this climbed over to the smooth coating (Continues w Pas Two ) I of the air Leviathan. Owe ) ' ) or of "America la most good to me." It wasn't a tremendous big parade that moved through the streets of New York. A police escort, de- nf soldiers and sailors. and a couple of bands. That was all. But no similar procession inai nas ever marched through the aisles of the big town received a heartier or more spontaneous reception. Furthermore, It was undoubtedly the greatest tribute ever paid a commercial enterprise by the public, for, after all, the Journey of the Graf Zeppelin was commercial. But the public accepted It as It might have accepted the bringing of the first railroad, recognizing that this voyage st last opens the way to aerial passengers and freight traffic. Numerous Sea planes Drone Overhead as Journey Starts. n riinmri encountered bv the Graf Zeppelin on its epic flight, the repairs to the damaged fin In midair by the daring sailors of the skies, and its picturesque greeting to New York before landing Monday, after 6300 miles of aerial travel, were in cidents that held the imagination of the people. They wanted to see tne men who They could do things like that. miniiH tn rheer.them and thev did. Prom the Battery, up through Wall Street section, and on up town, me procession passed between lanes of humanity that gave off the violent vocal noises of an enthusiastic American crowd. By special train, attended by the absent Mavor Walker's reception committee. Dr. Eckener and his officers Journeved to Jersey City to find 5000 yelling eitiaens awaiting them. They boarded the Macom there while bands played German mH oi'cn- stpumhoat in ie river let fly with Its whistle as the city tug got under way. Over 200 newspaper men were wltn the party. Overhead droned numer- -, waved from anilines the buildings all along the river front It was a bit cloudy ana nary, maa mUt nf rain drifted down occasionally as the party landed at the Battery. O rover Whalen, chairman of the nurnr'i recent ion committee and a man who has weathered many an recall, when mention of politics to leaders of the industrial, business or financial word produced an effect somewhat similar to the reaction of an enraged bull to a red flag. "Write about something worth-whilwrite about business" such was the usual command. But Arthur Curtlss James disposed of business in general in 10 words, expended only six words on the question of whether business and industry has been aTfectedT by the presidential campaign, summed up the Moffat tunnel and Dotsero cutoff questions in three words, and then talked volubly of prohibition and Al Smith. Here Is the record: "What is the situation now with regard to use of the Moffat tunnel arid construction of the Dotsero cutoff, Mr. James?" Wave of Hand Ends Interview on Cutoff. "Negotiations are proceeding." A wave of the hand like a traffic cop's "stop" signal ended that phase of the interview. "What is the condition of business for the country as a whole?" generally ' I think it is good. Don't you find it so?" And with that Roosevertian trtek of answering a question by asking one, the railroad magnate blocked that track. "Has the presidential election had a noticeable effect upon business, in your opinion?" "I don 't think so. Do you ?" Another question --quashing wave of the hand. Then the reporter plunged desperately. "How do you personally stand in the present campaign, Mr. James?" "I am for Al Smith." "Whv are you supporting Governor Smith?" Because he'll make a good presi- e, Roosevelt Praises, Smith's Record Changes Ruled Episcopals Adopt Prayer for Independence Day Alter Fight -- l 71 Lead lifMwTiiSiWTta MORNING, OCTOBER 17, 192S. ABOARD THE GRAF ZEPPELIN, Oct. 13 (Delayed). All but a few passengers were sitting at breakfast in the brocaded lounge dining room at 11:55 o'clock this mor: ng. Greenwich time, or 8:25 a. m.. ship's time. I had just returned from the control bridge, where I was talking to As I pointed to the Dr. Eckener. The contract of the Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing company, through which it obtained government royalty oil worth $33,757,350 between 1922 and 1928 from the Salt Creek field In Wyoming, today war held to be invalid by Attorney General Sargent, who was Instructed by President Coolidge to investigate the lease. (Continued on Page Two.) The Interior department an(Column Five.) nounced immediately after receiving the opinion that it would take steps at once to "carry into effect the legal conclusion of the attorney general," and prevent the further sale of the oil to the Sinclair company, a subsidiary of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil company. The lease was negotiated by Albert B. Fall , then secretary of the interior now under indictment on Allocations in Some Local and and charges of having conspired with Smaller Stations Delayed Harry F. Sinclair to defraud the government in the lease of the Teapot for Short Time. reserve. Dome naval oil The ruling by Attorney General Sargent was based on two points. WASHINGTON. Oct. 16 UP). NaHe vrrote that he had "come to the conclusion that the contract referred tionwide changes in the allocation of to has no binding effect upon the broadcasting stations, made public United 8tates." by the federal radio commission September 10 were announced by the commission today. The new allocation is effective November 11 The changes apply to stations on clear and regional channels. Alterations in the assignments of some of the local or small power stations will be announced later. In revealing the modification of the allocation plan, commission issued the following The disputed service reads in part: the statement "Oh. Eternal God, through whose 'The changes are due in part to mighty power our fathers won their the fact that extensive checking has liberties of old. grant, we beseech revealed possibilities for deriving Thee, that we and all the people of greater service to the public on cermainto this land may have grace tain channels and for more economitain these liberties in righteousness cal use of day time hours, in part to and peace " the desire remedy certain Injustices The word "enemy" is used several to particular stations and certain for this service, sections of the country without the times in the gospel taken from St. Matthew, and a expense of a hearing, and In part to to in the the necessity of correcting a few Ood referred is vengeful epistle taken from the tenth chapter sources of interference." T of Deuteronomy The list of changes includes: Bishop Vincent said. "Why should we perpetuate In Alaska KFQD Anchorage a service of this church the Idea of Ten l (OootlnaeSjHI our enemy?" WASHINGTON. Oct. fli ARTHUR CURTIS JAMES, RAILROAD MAQNATE, PREFERS TO TALK POLITICS, NOT BUSINESS Way Over About Ser- (Column I sucr Complained Passenger All Local Settlement Prices -c - Fs . (Contlnued on Pare Two.) (Column One (Continued on Pate Pour.) (Column Pour.) Hundreds Gather and See Army IDAHO potatoes Of Workmen Repair Zeppelin to Los y, i - V The first . attention of the men was In ha rvrttirl fabric and tne ff nrnress resounding through the huild-inisounded almost like rapid gunfire. A huge piece of the cloth fell on the floor with a loud smack The covering, which Is placed over the frame of tlw ship, is in sections, As soon as the fabric in this particular division was removed the cranes. readv to hoist whatever metal necea- Mrv for the frame, drew alongside, Hundreds of persons, these mendous pieces of aircraft, tons of working material and apparatus, all a a i (OonUna4 on Paae net.) i icoiama rnr - Angeles in 1927 totaled 1775 cars, more than one-fift- h of the total number of cars shipped into the southern California metropolis. |