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Show Wtiy Taxes Are Higher t i At election .time the question of taxes is given the attention it shoud be given every month m the year. For their own protection people should" be constantly alert, and oppose propositions that unduly increase taxes and do not give ade-jGatereturn. Taxpayers should also make certain that general tax funds should not fee used for the benefit of a special ' class. , I . ' "A vital lisue befbre the the state Utah at this of of pebpTe , - time is that proposed in thc' platform adopted- by the " State t To My Friend, with a Wonderful - - Memory 'Writing In the Provo " " ConYeatianleclur ig ...foe. Lusiness'ofWorkmens Compensation Insurance. ' This is a proposition, that concerns only the employers and employes. of industries. " Fanhspsmair bilsineas, domestic' belpetc., are in the increase 'in 'taxes? "Dot in: ally way coiieefiied-exce- pt ,.DeHiK:xat'o State-Monopol- , ef-4h- y Herald Yesterday: seem to think s it strange that I diet not say where Senator Smoot was . when, the J20Q,(HMLJoaB--m- . the mills was turned Knight Woolenr down by the government. You admit the appeal for the loan was sent to" Senator SmooC'.and therein lies the STRANGENESS of the whole. sf ' fair. should a Democratic - InstitutWhy ion. expecting to get a favor front a Democratic administration appeal to' ' the lone Republican ' senator froT. 8 Utah tor there was a Democratic, senator and two Demo- n cratic congressmen who had been put on the Job by the people and who would naturally be expected to hare mord lnfluence wlth their kind, than the' lone Republican senator? Senator Smoot did all he could, but this task, of moving a Democratic administration to assist any enterprise in more Utah was too great for hlmj than should he expected of hlm. ao lets ' send some Republicans back such tasks there to help - You 1 - e the plan entails. No benefits eome to these classes. The last legislature appropriated $90,000 toward the plan e workmen's compensation insurance fund of operating-- a conducted in competition --with "private companies. Now, for Borne reason, notaiTyet explained, it is proposed to have into private business and extend the opthe state . of insurance fund (oJnclude all the business the state eration - of this class jn the state. 'JIow'niuch more the next legisla-- " ture will be asked for to carry out the new plan is uncertain Jlea who are. familiar! with ihc- - cxpcrieueeu of other states Along this line point out that this means not only greatly increased taxes,, as all expenses of operation of the state .insurance business are. paid out of the general tax. fundi and,, Jn addition,, ,,do not come but Of the premiums collected, untold, difficutiee in many other ways. Below is printed the opinion of one of Utahs foremost business men. In his statement the issue is clearly presented. Prominent Business Man Points Out Danger of State Monopolistic Control of Insurance. JLl I am most emphatically opposed to the proposition to enact a law in Utah creating a state 'monopoly : of workmen s compensation insurance. I take the position that the state should not indulge in any commercial enterprise which cai be "conducted by its citizens on an equal or "more efficient basis. 'Certainly in a highly specialized and scientific business such as the insurance business, where the broadest experience and the moat careful management are absolutely vital to sue-- 7 ceBS there is grave danger-i- n engaging in it on a. basis that will make a change of management possible with every change of state administration. No private company-cou- ld hope to comes which of accumulation succeed without the experience actual contact with they from year' of careful study and many perplexing problems of the ,, business... Insurance hiJtory shows plainly what to expect under such a plan as is proposed in the scheme for monopolistic state insurance. . State monopoly mean? elimination of competition. Spon- -' sors for the movement claim that this will result in decreas-ing the cost to the employer and increasing the benefits to the workman. Just where the lope in this argument lies I - cannot see. The State Industrial Commission nowdetermines the rate to be paid by employersand the state determines the and all 'private-compani, benefitsJobe given those and those rates must in state the give . charge operating insurance lower can rates furnish at state the If benefits. than at present it lies within the power of the state to lower the rates and all private companies must do likewise. If the state decides that greater benefits can be given workmen at Jhe present rites it has the power to specify, increased benefits and how eau private. Companies comply f. Then how can. the proposed monopoly either lower rates or increase benefits! The only answer I can conceive of is that if the state has ' all the business it can reduce the expense of operation. May I ask if industrial history records a single instance of either monopoly or political management reducing expenses I Isnt .the experience the other way! It certainly ig as far as state Not on participation in insurance matters is concerned. state in the r Union,; to my knowledge, has yet demonstrated' its ability to reduce the expenses or increase the benefits ov er private companies, but I am. informed on the contrary sev eral have made miserable failures of the attempt. . ' millions-o- f It is reported that Wisconsin, with forty-thre- e insurance Jn force after two years operation' had a bank- -' rupt fund with which to meet its liabilities. Washington, instead of saving money for employers and benefiting employes, . has. plunged the'state.fund .into debt. Hundreds- - of thousands of dollars, according to well posted authorities, will he "required to meet present ahd future liabilities, already' Oregon and Nevada have both had disappointing experiences. West Virginia has abandoned the monopolistic ..plan,-becau$500,000 and Ohio its original law, because it, failed to fcatisify those who were most directly concerned. ; Under present conditions I think it extremely unwise for Utah to attempt an insurance experiment which has proved unprofitable to. most of the 7 states which have tried it. If the" principle of state participation in private business should not the state engage in a busi - is justifiable at all wh nesat h at- - is not oiily Jess hazardous thau the jnsurance'l)U8i--re- ss but more profitable. Banking and many mercantile lines -- offer greater inducements., If the state is to engage in any d uJiiess why, should not the same principles be followed as no ihl'guide an individual ! . Why not select a, business that-offe- rs the best opportunity for profits and the fewest ehanees 7for loss!' After a few more state have experimented with the in- -' pc- - pie's money and created great deficits to be met by created ,tatec the taxpayers, who must ultimately foot the billi, will rise up and demand of their representatives that- t beied'away hey confine themselves to state business Trad-no' fad that lv every political ' . GRANT. IIEBER J. , , Not as a matter oLpolities, but as a matter of 'good bus!- -' , Democrats amUepublieans are actively opposing-this scheme. Taxpayers are neing urged to vote for state snilors and representatives who will oppose such a dangerous and unwarranted proposition. If space would permit a discussion of ihe many vital considerations involved, hot only the d- ger but the absolute lack of justification foT such a plan could be made very clear. But as experience is the best ' teacher, isnt it wise that Utah should profit by" the experi-- 1 enee of other states, and avoid the disasters that follow such ' unsound practices. - to--b- - -' ' -- . -- -- ui-xn- -- - snante swat far below replacement today . propose to, unload same at prices "jrTT- - To make it possible to get your warm quihs for the winter we 1 offer you as follows-- i ; y; - k , 25 Pieces 36 inehSnkoline, per 25 Pieces 24 inch OotingFlatme r him-wh- - Climax v , f - - - -- month TO HIM. I wonder how he ever brought himself to think this PERSONAL letter of, his was OFFICIAL BUSINESS, and Justify himself In SPONGING on the government to send ont PERSONAE LETTERS through the mall. That certainly, 1 saving stunt on ooks like he might be his part, , a , v sooU ' f trip pleasure r - Another Interesting thing about this letter I Just received from" Mr. Mays la that tbere was a small slip little' printof paper enclosed, with ed matter , on It. under the heading, ' FROM THE . PRESI"EXTRACTS DENTS LATEST ADDRESS' TO Here CONGRESS, MAY 27, 1918. la another indication that his memory la worse than yours. Is It possible that ' the summer and fall months have passed so pleasantly while he was that he has forgotten that congress has been In session, and the president baa 'made numerous speeches and appeals to congress since thls pne he la sending out There was that special ap-- J peal made In behalf of the Womans Suffrage bill, wherein the Democrats refused absolutely to stand by him, while' the Republicans ' were " again ' b la staunch supporters. Here Is another thing that '.shows bow far Mr. Mays is behind the times and how faulty his memory is. Inthis paperTwhtch he is trying to palm ' off on us the presidents LATEST ADDRESS, we find this ADIS language:' "POLITICS JOURNED. THE ELECTION WILL GO THINK TO THOSE WHO LEAST OF IT." t : Roal 3 Jb, Cotton Batts Knight Western Wopl Batts $3,00 (na more to be had) Knight Special Wool Batts 2.50 (no more to be had) Knight Silver Wool Batts, $1.63 (No more to be had) .. i - , -- i $10 $2.70 $2.20 - - . .I" $1140 ' '- : : - f of Ladies Suits and Dresses at a Sacrificed ' - t i CLASSIFIED WANTED I Assistant cook wanted. Woman for (astiy work and vegetable cooking. Short hours, good wages. - J.ddresi 030 bo; 231 Provo. - ADVERTISEMENTS ;c Sale Is hsd this way. Walt, - x -- LOST CLOSE IN A TOWN, i Spalding Slocum Tennis Racket " Owners name on handle. Return to Aldus Markham,- 3S5 N. 1st EL Re- FURS CLEANED ward. - - Repaired and Remodeled Bring in your 1 Furs and save Reasonable Prices. Money. - ' Raw Furs Bought N2. FOR SALE PEA VINES bedding stock. Call Goddard g, ing Co. . FOR SALE fora 4a - , FOR , KISTERS FUR CO, PackN13 112 , N. Academy FOR SALE 19 ACRE IMPROVED Provo river,., known TV . - - Henry ; Co. ssk T ainreir - sight-seein- - , - One Lot Traveling Men's Samples ; ' figuring 'on " $1.00 $1.00 lb. Batts 3 Useful 3 lb. Cotton Batts . . 15 per ysrd 27:. 1 . ;vl2 peryard '27-Eiderdown Cotton Batts, 35c for 22 Eciip8e Cotton Batts, 27c for 35c for Imperial Cotton Batts, . 21 Fluffy Cotton Batts, 25c for' IAmerica Cotton Batts, 35c for J 27 17c for ... Comet Cotton Batts, 14 One Lot Short Lengths in Silks and Wool Dress Goods. . . One Lot Childrens Black Hose. . ; . -- yard 25 Pieftes American PrintvUaUeo, en Bytfce way, my Friend, If that memory you boast of Is as limited and faulty as your KNOWLEDGE tbere is no wonder at you forgetting to sign yoor name. You did not seem to know that the people of Park ' City CANNOT vote for 8pry. - Speaking-o- f your friend, Mays. His memory doesntjeemto be a good as, yours, even. I received a nice long personal letter from him this morning, but 'he had forgotten to 8TAMP It Perhaps he did not have the price, since paying his own expenses on that delightful sightseeing trip which he described. yet I do think he"mlght have" saved enough out of his secretarys salary to meet all theee expenses. Yon notice the latest communications .. from Washington Inform' bs that he was drawing 16S peel month from the government for secretarys salary, but he only paid the secretary $125. per. There' was a saving of $4T per -- in-curr- - at I n help,-whe- of merchandise and wet We ate over stocked on somedclasses -- es se Why Smoot? I - ' . Daria. e , . FORMER PROVO MAN LOSES WIFE AND CH1L0 v N20 YOUNG COW, FRESH .W, ' The Provo Red Croes chapter ere still all very busy despite the fact that the flu haa done1 muck ts check the work this last few weeks, We-arblad to report (hat twenty cases of garments, knitted wear asd surgical dressings are being shipped to Denver : headquarters this wek from this chapter. This shows Uut "great many of our ladies are not afraid of the epidemic when theres work to bo 0ono. . . vt - Mr. Willard Earl Hathenbruck qf Pinedale, Wyo., sent the aad news home to his parents here, Mn and Mrs. F. W. . Hathenbruck, that both his wife and baby have to the influenza.' The child died Tuesday and his wife, formerly Mias June Cummings of Hebef City, died yesterday from pneumonia.' The remains will be shipped to Hebef City for Interment . Green Farm. Worth 14000. 2500 takes It terms to salt Lee L. Baker, FOR SALE POTATOES, Beets, West Center. N6 attorney,-10Carrots,' Parsnips, Turnips and' Mangels. 383 W. let HAVE TAKEN UP DONE" STRAY So., Phone 612. 030 ? 4 pig. Owner identify, "pay" cost ' and FOR RENT N6 take same. 320 S. 5th W. MODERN FUR-- : nished rooms. 285 So. 5th W. - 030 Watch and wait for lc Sale. T TO CONSERVE. "IT IS THET4 siARRY IF LONELY; . FOR ? toon. necessary 'to have your plumbing try me; best and most sucFOR SALE ONE TEAM. 1400 lbs. cessful "Home Maker;- - hundred repaired at once. Basil T. Kerr, rich wish marriage soon; strictly phone 644-with harness, one team 100 lbs.,-o, , new Studebaker wagon. Ap- confidential; most reliable, ; years nearly ply1 hoi 33, R.'T. D. 2. i Beesley-experience; descriptions .fires. ."The Successful Club," Mrs Purdle, Box N6 Farm. Upon heels of Influenza comes the Now. t is too. bad for Mr. Mays 556, Oakland, Calif. Q2T 1 Bale.. fhairie'Jia8h6r6een5keepIng'up FOUND SMALL BLACK PIG WITH with events. If he had ' been, he 2c, 50c and 31.00 Articles for le white spots. Enquire at C. F. Olwhen sales commences. Watch for would have known that the president son, 629 El 4th North. N29 , Post Want Ads Bring, Results. s'" NERVOUS himself. ' ft so . thinking got so MUCH ABOtT POLITICS, that FOR SALE FOURJ SECTIONS OF be didnt even believe'; HIS OWN Bhtngle roofing, 10x15, also kitchen DECLARATION, and be has actually 12x18 feet Phone 98 N6 done gone spilled the beans," and now the Republicans all oveV the LOST A SMALL BLACK PIG Have comfort and pleasure. Eyesight is priceless,-i- n country are up In arms and here In and a small white one. Enquire Dr. Ileindselmans System of restoring eyesight vestigate " are Utah especially," they Sutherland Bros. the simple method of usin' prism,' but an entire new and on sending Republicans- bnck original method known, only to myself. A large per cent of to help Smoot and to stand by Witch and wait for lc Sale. the people who wear glasses can easily discard their glasses, : the president In everything that soon.' he more efficient than with them, tends toward a speedy ending of- - the 'v Do you have headache, dizziness, squint, cross eyes, blur-riwar. ahd peace with victory. DONT THROW, JLWAYYOUR OLD of sight nervous nI weary! I stop these and other ills J Well. good friend. Ms all .meet bicycle tires until absolutely necesfrom eye, strain, shock and muscular imbalance. resulting jat the polls and use our very best, sary. Have them r vulcanized. "Arch-bol- d If are necessaryI scientifically correct the error, glasses In ' Independent, American Judgment N18 ; does it , " and lenses which make the eye normal. ' grind Is when toe election then voting, Positive results . V Dont he a sufferer. guaranteed. over, lets go to whooping up the war WANTED A WOMAN DO TO Let me . the until help you. Hun, get (again we, linked,. housework. Apply 45 W. 2nd Thousands of customers as testimonials. We grind our ' and our boys back home. N2 South. Lenses duplicated in a few minutes. " : glasses. j Yours for Republican . . victory at home and allied victory In Europe. FOR SALE-19- 17 FORD TRUCK, j CAB-bag- 8 r'y 5 9 v e, -- RE--suit- ne J. s J.1I ' '. , Slavery or Freedom hell-bent- , , -, ' nj -- , ' i i i ! ' - -- . HARVEY CLUFF. , (Political Advertisement) j condition. Seo A. C. amson, 481 West Center, Provo. First-clas- s Heindselmn Optical and Jewelry Co. Ad- N2 f .1 ICW - f |