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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY SMITH DERIDES g.o.p. mm Challenges Hoover Two Billion to Prove Cut in Expenses. (Continued (rom Tice One ) ncse puzzle," and lent itself readily to misrepresentation. A part of this "trick bookkeeping" was to start projects with Inadequate appropriations, such as the $15,000,000 out of ' $325,000,000 for Mississippi river flood control. Under the liJadinfT of "false econ- omy," the govern ,r assailed the dillydallying of ths government in buying public DUlUlllXJ over the country to conduct govern! lent business when it la paying out $20,000,000 annually in rents. This lie called waste." He quoted Postmaster Gen-.- t eral New to .how that tit increased cost of the postal service was due to antiquated facilities. Not, Economy, But Waste. He Says. "These things are not economy. It is waste and it is worse than that, it is inefficiency," he said: "Here is a laugh,' he continued, and read a letter from Albert B. Fall, then secretary of the interior, to the late Prcsiri'-tHarding, who had transmitt"d a letter from General Charles U. Dav.'es. first director of the budget, commending Fall for the He addsavings in Ins departmcni. ed: "This letter about efficiency and economy m the department of the interior was written at the very time that the secretary was taking the first steps to get control of the naval oil reserves so that he might lease them to private Interests from which, according to the record, the private interest,-- , were to make $100,000,000. "There is economy and efficiency for you. running wild." Will Deal later With Government Reorganization. The govern-)!- - announced that in a later speech hs will deal with the question of government, reorganization, which he said had been promised by both Harding and Coolidge. but had never been carried out because of the question of patronage. He concluded: "I have painted for you tonight three pictures: First, the picture that the Republican party would like to have the American people believe as showing great efficiency and great economy,- always with the hope of making on b?lieve that, because of their wonderful handling of the government, it is costing less today than it did in th? first year of President Coolidge 's administration; I have made this picture full and complete "I have painted for you a second picture, setting up real facts which show that the government is cost ing more this year than it did the first year of President Coolidge. and which shows that the small, petty. economies used to bolster up the false claim of economy are but a drop in the bucket and really mean nothing as against what could be done. Third Picture on Lack Of Business Methods. "I painted a third picture of Republican lack of ability, lack of efficiency and lack of business methods. "Mr. Hoover has been identified with the administration of our gov ernment for many years. If he is unable to see these three pictures In their true light, I am forced to the conclusion that he does not understand the operations of the govern ment. If he does sec these three pictures, I am unable to understand how he could have made that exaggerated and grossly misleading statement that by 'rigorous economy federal expenses have been reduced by two billions per annum.' "Real economy, as applied to national affairs, is not only prudent management and expenditures, but farslghtcd planning in the interest not only of the people of today, but of those of the future. It Involves the protection and the developments of our natural resources of all kinds. It means facing the problems of the country and meeting the cost whatever it n.ay be. No Obligation Should Be Postponed or Hidden. "While it is fundamentally true that not a single dollar should be wasted, it is also true that no obligation or known want of the government should be postponed or hidden, nor should conditions be allowed to arise and continue which are a aisgrace to a great nation. "According to my ideas of econ omy, tne last two administrations have been as Wasteful as any the country has ever seen. They attempted to give away our natural resources. They have postponed and neglected the most pressing needs." "cold-blood- conceal the true state of facts. "I challenge him to make good his statement that Republican economy made a difference of two billion dollars In the cost of running the government. He knows that Is not so, and he could never In his lifetime make good his misleading claim." Direct Question Put to Opponent. At another point, when he was referring to the neglect of the government in providing proper housing for the soldiers and appropriation of only 9 cents a day to feed Indian children, the govenior put the question directly to Hoover. He said "What does Mr. Hoover think of that kind of economy? He should not pass that question along to Dr. Work. The American people are entitled to know from his own words whether or not he approves of an economy that starves Indian children and denies proper eating and sleeping quarters for the American soldiers." This militant onslaught on the Renominee and "Coolidge publican economy" was delivered amid the fragrant odors of the livestock platform of the state fair grounds m this little city of 25.000 souls. The pavilion was packed and a crowd, augmented by special trains from all p&Fts of the state, braved a drenching from the lowering skies. Smith's Day Begins With Parade. The governor began his day with a parade through the city, headed by a grand marshal with a brown derby, astride a black charger. Behind him came the Sedalia boys' band of 100 pieces, playing the "Sidewalks of New York." "Dixie" and "The Old Gray Mare." The drum major in the red Zouave costume of the band and wearing a fuzzy white shako, strutted the three miles to the fair grounds and back. With his very first words, the governor ripped into the Republican party, declaring it was "conducting a campaign of misrepresentation" and was not "entitled to the confidence of the people." The "grossest" of these misrepresentations, he said, were the claims of economy in government. He then painted what he called the "false" and the "real" pictures of economy. In doing so, he assailed Secretary Mellon. Under Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills and General Lord, director of the budget, Much of Attack In Ironic Vein. Much of his attack was couched in an Ironic strain, especially when he touched upon such petty savings as having a messenger pik pins out of a turning departmental waste basket, off lights on government reservations on moonlight nights, using both sides of paper for mimeogTaphlng and taking the stripes out of mail bags and towels. He also paid his rapecte the Loyal Order of Woodpeckers, the departmental economy organization of General Lord. If it had not been for the of assets left over from the war by the Wilson administration and turned into cash. Governor Smith declared that there would have been a deficit in the treasury in the subyears 1923 and 1925 and very the surplus in 1924. stantially reduced 1926. 1927 and 1928. The Republican has administration, however, he said, side of given no credit to the Wilson the ledger for this. Refers to Coolidge As "Aoostle of Economy." Referring to President Coolidge as 'that great apostle of economy," the candidate pointed out that expenditures in the federal department have increased about $200,000,000 from 1924 to 1927. He passed lightly over the expenditures for repairing the White House roof, saying: "Certainly, if there is a man in the If you are unacquainted with the United States who wants the White House safe to live in, I am that man." efficiency of Tribune Want Ads, try them and see wha't they will do for The governor said that the very system of accounting was a "Chi- - you. $2,600,-000.0- MYERS CLEANERS CURTIS IKS ddU UP. Candidate Republican dares Prohibition in U. Is to Sty." By FRANCIS M. STEPHENSON. enior RALEIGH. N. C, Oct. 16 Smith was assailed in North Carolina and Virginia today by 8enator Curtis. Republican vice pres- Northwest Holds Three Arrested In oinan k Death Killing Pjbt Freight Rates on posal ol Governor Smith to abandon the 1800 census as a basis for fixing the quota allotments of restrictive immigration law would mean the entry int.' this country of "thousands more of Immigrants than we admit today." Crowds met the car at Henderson and Wake Forest. Senator Curtis appeared on the back platform and waved a greeting. Reaching Raleigh, another crowd was on. hand at the station, giving' the senator a cheer as he detrained. , In an interview with newspaper men. Curtis predicted that the Republicans would carry "several southern states.'- but he declined to mention any names. Discussing the immigration bill, he said that the vote in the house and the senate were nonpartisan, the house favoring the present restrictive immigration basis by a vote of 308 to deci62, and the senate by a sion. In thirty-fou- r of the forty-eigstates he said, "not one congressman voted against restriction.' and the governor put his judgment up against this overwhelming vote. and children "Leaving women aslUe. 70 per cent of all arriving aliens are wage earners." he declared. "That means they become competitors with American labor the minute they get here." CLEANED UNDER MYERS ECONOMY SPECIAL A - ht . . maaamrrJuflJQJpjjnBj vihwt under LarfwY Fur Trim Coal RJ 1 ' Mwrs Economy Seniee (regular price 50 and KM) 6tt MYERS STANDARD THE SERVICE AT REfjlLAR PRICES BEST MONEY CAN BLT PHONE WAS. 60 COOB MOOS' Gift Savings in Every Section m f ArtM mJU 17 $1069 Boys' Pants at $ $298 69 to 16 years; every boy one or neels more pairs. 6 Mi But we think they are very extraordinary for this price, or even a much higher one. a. m. Today J Sizes Vejvet 2 69 for boys 6 to 16 years Good warm d r -t- two his Is esses, out-sta- nd in value excell e n t for school or play m clever styles and g warm for suits dress or patterns school wear new many colors sizes 2 to 14 years. colors and Such a selection of the seasons new- est style ideas velvet and georgette combinations printed crepes new print travel crepes n are nrttrt. M mn can wear than. (Down Stairs 8 tore) Children's rut Knit Sleepers Dresses Coat, vest, our - nd mottled torn the beat tauaa ottered t thla price lip 36 tO 44. Girls' Wool and wlT fw awVwi? 669 and longles and quickly. It is a very good weight forvear all the aro u n d of colors. Boys' Wool or perhaps at $25 or $35 Be your own judge! picked ". VntOB An".rry spui. 96C & $1.69 old Approved and new styles; be these will For boys and girls 10 to 20 years; splendid materials, (rood patterns and a good assortment colors Popular in sizes "' CQ. Garments L. D. 8. Lumberjacks Corduroy Suits patterns. Here Is a saving par e a t s will appre-elat- e warm garments for children 2 to 8 years flat knit sleepers with feet; will keep chil d r e n warm and com Light Colored Silk Dresses Here is a great offer in light colored silk dresses nice for party, dance or indoor wear. Pink, orchid, honey rose, nile. maize, beige materials are flat crepe, georgette, fancy patterns. Ordinarily they would sell for much higher price. Sizes 14 6 69 to 40. Winter Coats 53 the quality of material fl MYERS CLEANERS & DYERS 114116 EAST BROADWAY Day Store fer; all splendid warm coats for men in good looking models and materials; plain colors and novelty tweeds, in navy and brown; sizes 36 to 44. Every coat labeled pure wool. Made to sell in Marshall Field's Chicago retail deOur Chicago buyer had a chance to partment. a pick up great bargain for us. Just 28 coats. Don't miss it, men.' you ever saw offered at 10 Down Stairs This is one of the best things we have ever been able to of- - $ There are new large hertha collar.-- , new flare, ruffle or plaited skirts, front bows, scalloped edges. Everv one of the season's lovely new- colors. No Extra Charge to Call and Deliver DEMOCRAT FOR HOOVER. KANSAS CITY, Oct. 16 (). William E. Sweet. Democratic governor of Colorado in 1923 and 1924, will speak here tomorrow night in the Interests of Herbert Hoover. Great 69th Anniversary Sale ml A COATS tl LOS ANGELES. Oct 16 iP). Superior Judge Carlos 8. Hardy today WngjKlJudged not guilty of contempt of the state bar committee for refusing to submit to before the body of attorneys in an investigation of pavment to the veteran Jurist of a M500 fee by Evangelist Almee Semple McPherson while ne occupied the bench. In finding Judge Hardy not guilty of contempt charges brought aglnst the defendant by the state organization. Judge McComb said he did not want it thought that he was releasing the respondrnt because he countenanced the acceptance of the money. Men's Overcoats Dresses Garments. under In Aimee's Case WARSAW, Poland, Oct. 18 OP). Clashes with police, resulting In several minor casualties and numerous arrests, today marked the general strike at Lodz, called In sympathy with the striking textile workers of that community. Nearly everything in the city is tied up except the electric plants and the newspaper and printing offices. Outside of Loda the strike is only partial. A government conference has been called to meet on Thursday to seek a settlement of the trouble. Official circles are inclined to minimize the situation. In of the most wonderful at Judge Not Guilty Today Is LBma Sale is ... nere lf Here Are Just 80 'to, Police, Polish Strikers Clash ser- one-thir- one-ha- .vm New 75 Stf (leaned . A Wednesday Event 69th Anniversary Sale Br rlved SOUTH BEND, Ind.. Oct 16 iP). Till oa persons were held in custody and South Bend police today were seeking J. Harvey Smith, who formerly operated a detective agency here, in connection with the murder of Mrs. Genevieve Stultz. a bauty shop proprietor, whose body was found late yesterday In a shallow grave near Elkhart. The skull showed that It was crushed and there were bullet holes In the breast. Those In custody are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhyer and Jack Kimball. Smith, according to a statement by Mrs. Rhyer. was engaged by her to shadow her husband, whom she suspected of having illicit relations with i Mrs Stultz. j MAAWAirtxwwAjij,.. vately owned air transportation vice for Honduras. He will start with a single airplane, which has just been PORTLAND. Ore. (A. Idaho. Oregon and Washington presented to the interstate commerce commission here Tuesday demands lor lower hipping rates on fruit. The commission's hearing on freight rates opened Monday. AIR UM STARTED. Professor George Severance, head W the department of agricultural 16 TEGUCIGALPA. Honduras, ftct (Art T C. Pounds, an American economics. Washington State college testified that Idaho. Oregon., and doctor, has announced the first prl- d Washington produce from of all the apples shipped to commercially in the United States and declared that these three states arc entitled to all possible advantages that may facilitate distribution. The fight on behalf of the truit growers was formally launched by the Washington state department of public works, the action being close ly followed by the filing of similar complaints by the Oregon public ser vice commission and the Idaho utility commission. The complaints allege that th" rail- roads' rates on apples and pears arc out of line with transportation charges on other commodttif s. and trom with rates on fruit shipped California all-sati- Dependable Modified Service for Inexpensive FUR. TRIM Three States Join in Demand Presented to I. C. C. for Cheaper Haulage. idential nominee, for his proposals toward modification of the prohibition and immigration laws. The vice nominee presidential spoke at Petersburg, Va.. this noon, and at Raleigh tonight. He said that the Democratic presidential nominee had "forced'' prohibition and immigration as issues, despite the platform of his party. Welcomed by friendly crowds in both cities. Senator Curtis launched vigorously Into his assaufc upon Governor Smith. He said The governor tried to overturn the platform on which he is nominated and disrer garded the votes of his own party in congrest in an effort to "put over his own pet schemes." "The prohibition amendment." Curtis declared, "is the result of nearone hundred years of effort and ly Is here to stay Control of the liquor question ts a duty which was expressly delegated to and accepted by the federal government, by every It's an easy matter to turn Tribune state in the Union except two. There Wants to account just stop and should be no attempt to evade that Tribune Want Ads are always think fpr a moment what you need duty so accepted or to redelegate it searching for good positions for most, then put the Wants to work to the states." those who are on the alert. Be sure for you. Tribune Wants mean oThe senator declared that the pro to know what they have to offer. pportunitya chance for betterment S&gPlHflAI MEN'S SUITS AND 0 COATS LADIES' DARK PLAIN WOOL DRESSES AND PLAIN WOOL COATS Fruits Excessive i . . CHICAGO. Oct. 16 (Universal!. Henry Cederberg, pilot, was killed and his passenger. Walter Mau. was injured, perhaps fatally, late this afternoon when the plane In which they were riding crashed after taking off from the Ashbum field. Both men were student fliers. DYERS ECONOMY SPECIAL & IT. 1938. Airplane I all. flTRDV ICPIIi H MORNING, OCTOBER Lmi mixm i and workmanship arc certainly beyond belief for such a low price as this! l Our buyer scoured the market. She chose a few dresses here, a few there, where she could find what she considered worthy of this event to be offered at the special price. This is one of the big surprises of our great sale. One of our banner star items. Get one of these dresses and you are getting a real gift from Walker's. 3 are pictured. $9.69 S14.69 17 in fabrics are bux-ki- n, tweeds and pile fabrics in tan and brown; also gray and red novelty tweeds all are of wonderful coat values for the anniversary prices. Sizes 14 to 50. Sizes for women and large girls new styles excellent materials good-looki- ng Large Women's Coats Price . S14.69 This is especially for women who require large sizes splendid warm coats with the style of full and roomy for models cut smaller trimmed models In new brown, black, red. navy, Materials are traxkin. suedes green and rose. and pile fabrics very marvelous coats at a very moderate price. |