The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-25
|. s. BROWN IS
4 Candida {
For Clerk of the Circuit
Court Of Escarnbia
County.
HE FAvoRs AeoLlstIlNe THE
FEE SYSTEM AND PUTTING Of
FIcE ON A SALARY BAsis-sAYs
GREAT SAVING TO TAXPAYERS
WOULD RESULT.
To Escambia County Democrats:

To Escambia County Democrats:
Many Of you who read this an
nouncement will doubtless be sur
| pfised that I have concluded to be-
come a candidate in the approaching
primary for clerk of the circuit
court.
/ trust I am well known to most of
! the voters, which I believe j am,
with the exception of majority in
the country, many of whom 1 antici-
pate visiting before the election.
When / was elected to the city
council last year / hoped to assist in
bringing about better results, but /
find 1t difficult owing to many rea-
city of Pensacola.
A few reasons WHY I desire the of
fee will clearly state:
In the first place, If successful, 1
will not expect to hold the Office for
LIFE. believe change beneficial;
besides, a public Office should not be
monopoliZed by any one man.
The main reason beyond the remun-
Grafton is, that want to see and be
instrumental in having this Office
placed upon a salary basis. As you
probably know, 1t is one of the best
positions elective in Escambia coun-
ty, paying from $7.500.O0 to s15,000.00
or more per year. The amount of
$7,500.000 should be sufficient to run
the Office, paying the clerks salary
and all assistance; the balance would
be a saving to the county and state
or would tend to reduce costs. If
elected, it will give me more infiu-
ence and l will do my utmost in the
next election of representatives for
the legislature in having them to
pledge their support to this move
ment. This is the only channel
through which the change can be
made.
1 do not mean to be unreasonable.
for I believe in every man being
paid according to his ability and SER
vices rendered, but to my own knowl
edge, with the salary basis applied
to the various offices now on fee
system or otherwise, the county and
state will save several thousand dol
lars annually.
Understand me, do not want to
ride into Office on promises, but you
may rely upon me when I say that
am interested in the welfare of the
city and county, and will do all in my
power to bring about the result so
much needed
1 have been a resident of this state
and county for the past ten (10)
years, and it has been demonstrated
to me that the tax payers of this city
and county need some relief; instead
OF improving it seems to get worse.
Through personal observation it has
been my experience to witness many
wase-earners put their savings into
piece Of land or a home, attempt to
pay for 1t on installments, frequently
hClO 4 1crar L.
taxes they are tempted to abandon
it.
As stated above, am for PLACING
this and other offices upon a salary
basis. 1t will be no easy matter. as
you VIII find the politicians will fight
1t. Why? Because they viii believe
they can control and will be elected,
which will mean more money in their
pockets. In an election the lowest
buns" vote will count as much as
that Of the honest farmer, laboring
man or any business man. / don't
expect the buns" to support me as
viii not buy myself into any Office.
My business experience has been
practical and thorough, and I am
competent to hold the Office. and l
shall apply system in every depart
ment in connection with the office.
Not only will the county be benefit
ted if / am successful, for at the
same time / shall also endeayor
through the legislators to help the
city of Pensacola and her taxpayers
This movement should appeal to
every man interested in his own well
fare and the entire community. Now
i shall leave it to the voters to de-
eide. II you are in sympathy with
the movement, then support it and
work for it. Think of the money
that could be applied to building good
roads or reducing other expenses.
By helping me win In this election,
you viii do the county, state and
yourself great service, that cannot
fail TO benefit every one.
l shall be glad to hear from any
one, and will thank you for your
cooperation and support in this mat
ter, which is of Importance to us all.
WILL you HELP ME- DO IT?