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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
laps INTENDED
TO BUY LANDS
IL Is Believed, However, They Have
Decided Not to Do So, and All
Danger of Friction Has Passed.
BY Associated Press.

Washington. April a. President
Taft's response to the Lodge resolution
calling for information regarding
japanese negotiations for the purchase
o. land on Magdelana bay, in lower
California probably will not reach the
senate until next week and ii is be-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
CHICAGO GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, April 5~-Bu!lish sentiment
spread today IN wheat. The opening
was unchanged to is@Ac up, and rose
to 97kc.
Bulls supported corn. MAY opened IN
changed to a sixteenth higher at 769s to
1855 a 1ac- touched 1874 a q and then ad-
vanced to 765sc.
Oats turned stronger with other grain.
to ssh Gb7sc and assembled TO 55&c.
An advance at the yards lifted pro-
visions. First sales ranged from a shade
off to 7Hc higher with July delivery;
S17;625A for pork 5000 for lard, and
ss.921A for ribs ,.u=
May ..1O8 3-s 1O5 SIS 1913 Is los rs
Sept. :.. . 5iS-8 s55-2 S37-S g i- S
Open. High. Low. Close;
Sept :::..!4i-s 5i8-S AZ 7555-$$
OATS.
Open. Sigh. Low. Close.
July 80 -6 So5-s SOLE s.
Sept. .....s2 IS 40 f2l-2 A. 3-6
MESS PORK. PER BsL.
May -.i725 1850 1705 l737 -
July ...i762 la i18o l742 IL 1745
Sept ..17s7 - 1900 1872 - 1892 1-2
LARD, PER 100 LIS.
O3zn. High. Low. Close
May -. s92 Il 232 y $50 985
Sept. .I027 - 1852 u lO2c 1920
SHORT RIss, PER 100 LBS.
May -. 9721-2 9731-2 962 1-3 s63 IL
July -. 992 IL 992 IL $50 $50
Sept. ...1OlO 1918 1000 1000
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

w. T. Busbtnn. Route NO !, Fayette-
vile, Ca, was cured OF bronchitis He
writes: II have been n sufferer from
bronchitis for SIX months SO severely
! could hardly breathe. I tried many
remedies, but FOiey's Honey and Tar
Compound was the only medicine
which served me. ] recommend II rs
O. positive cure for bronchitis. coughs
and throat troubles" w. A. D'Alem-
befte.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
ron COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

announce my Candidacy Tor County
Commissioner, District No. 4. subject TO
the action of the Democratic primary.
believe in taxation for legitimate pur-
poses only, and that honesty. judicious
economy and modern business-lik
methods should be actively employed IN
the management OF the peoples affairs.
viii appreciate your support.
NJ z. MOREY.
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A. c. BLoUNT. JR.

hereby announce nv candidacy for
state REPRESENTATIVES subject 70 the &C
tion Of the democratic primaries Your
vote and support VIII he anpreciated-
Respectfully.
7 T HARPER.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce myself a candidate
for representative In the legislature from
Escamhfa county subject to the action
OF the democratic primaries The sup
mort Of all Democrats VIII be appreciated.
HENRY c. CLOPTON.
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FOR DELEGATE.

hereby announce my candidacy for
delegate at large to the Democratic ma
tional convention and will appreciate the
support Of all. win abide by the de-
cision of the majority IN the primary
as to their choice for the nomination.
r 8 WILLIAMS.
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Political Announcements

Ne. 4, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primaries. and If elected promise
TO attend to the county's business as
would my own.
W. c. BARRINEAU.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

In Escambia County Circuit Court,
Hill VS.. L. Frank Hill. on Monday, the
6th day of May, A. D., 1912. the defend
ant, L. Frank Hill. is required to appear
TO the bill filed against MIN herein. This
for four consecutive weeks in The Pen
sacola Journal, newspaper published
In said Escambia County Jas Macgib-
bon, Clerk Circuit Court Bv Thos
Johnson, d. c. Pensacola, Fla, April 8,
ls1z. 6aploaw4w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce myself az a candi-
re-ertatives from Escs nfis county. sno
solicit the sup~ort Of the Democratic
voters Of Escambia county IN the coming
primary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the office of County Com
missione. from District 8. subject to the
upon my past record, respectfully solicit
the support of Democratic voters.
NJ o. BAGGETT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

County Commissioner, District No. 8,
hereby announce my candidacy fer
County Commissioner, from District No
5. subject to the action of the democratic
primaries J. D. McCURDY,
Century Fla
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection as County Commissioner,
from District No 4. subject to the &C
ton Of the Democratic primaries.
ARTHUR W. DAVIS.
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DISTRICT pELEoATE.

hereby announce my candidacy for
District Deiegate to the National Demo
cratic Convention from the Third Dis
trict, and II elected, ! win abide by the
instruction Of the presidential primary.
F. G. RENSHAW.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

ar, . candidate FOR state Attorney
ans soiirit tNe votes ard rIrrort ~ me
ueorla ~ Walton Santa Rosa fnd U.s.
"a r,f,ia counties h@ve served the peo-
Mo as member Of both branches o. the
legislature ard nv reccrd Is NV plat
FORM TT elected promise - discharge
the drties Of the ONCE faithfully and
JOyTN p STOKES.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

1 announce myself as a candidate for
the office Of constable for the Second
district Of Escambia county, Florida,
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
In announcing myself for reelection as
member OF the Board Of Instruction for
the 3rd district. tits with the feeling Of
responsibility for the educational interest
OF every boy and girl. that should govern
the representative. of same on the board.
Thanking you for your support in the
coming primary, I remain. yours truly
J. w CRARY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
LA TOILETTE IN NEBRASKA.

Plsttgmouth, Nsb.. April 5.--Ssnator
La Toilette arrived here late today "a
begin a SIX day tour OF Nebraska
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to creditors.
Iegatees, distributes and all persons
having claims or demands against the
estate OF William H Murphy, deceased.
TO present the Same to undersigned
. within two (2) years from the first pub
lncation OF this notice. This 10th day of
Nfeoruary, A. D., 1919.
MARY E. MURPHY.
AUIeooaW6w Administrative.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

herebv announce my candidacy for
Justice Of the Peace I'm District No g
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary
GEO. r MORGAN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
beg 20 announce that am candidate
for reelection as meHlber of the Board
or Public instruction, from District No
1, subject to the action of the democrats
primaries.
D. J. HAYES
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

Having been urged by many citizens. l
for County Commissioner, from District
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

At the earnest solicitation of my many
friends I have decided to enter he race
for County Commissioner. from district
No. 8. / pledge myself to an economical
administration snd request your support
in the coming primaries.
2 b SAUNDERS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election as member or the Beard OF Pub
lie Instruction, from District 2, subject
TO the action Of the democratic primaries
Respectfully,
r e BRAwNER
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B. w. SEEIFY.

1 hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from district No. g.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
r. o. HOFFMAN.
Kupfrfan's Park.
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ron coUNrv SOLICITOR.

hereby announce nv card!dacv FOR
re-electi-n 10 the o%ice OF County Solic-
itor Of Feca r1hia Conrtv and wouh an
preciate being rernerhered by each ana
every one who vote- 4 the Democratic
SCOTT NJ LoFTIN.
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FOR CONSTABLE

FOR CONSTABLE.
I hereby announce myself for renom-
ination as Constable in District No g.
l.. LARSEN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
FOR REpREsENTATTVE.

FOB HEpEESENI N ~.
hereby announce nv candidacy Tor
representative I'm the legislature from Es-
Gambia county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primary. Your sup
port Is solicited.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
For COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

FoR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
To the voters Of Escambia County
Florida: herein announce myself as
County Superintendent of Public Instruc-
p Dem; primary. II elected. promise
be faithful in the discharge Of every duty
'0nhee's0 win SA'0 O Il. 3. COOK.
am q candidate for the ONCE OF Super
intendent of Public Instruction Of Es-
Gambia County. subject. TO the action Of
Of all Democrats will be appreciated
A. S. EDWARDS.
FOR TREASURER.
hereby announce my candidacy In the
democratic primaries for the once OF
Treasurer OF Escambia county. The sup
port OF all democrats will be appreciated
JOEL FRAZIER.
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the once of county treas
urer. subject TO the action Of the demo-
~ J. ED WILLIAMS
County Commissioners, District No. q
i hereby announce my candidacy ior
county commissioner from DtstriG1 no.
W. A. DUNHAM
hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination as County Commissioners
IN district No. 2. subject TO the action
Of the Democratic primaries.
JOSEPH I. JOHNSON.
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
1 hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office OF Clerk of the Circuit Court,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
las MACGIBBON.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
! hereby announces my candidacy for
denomination as County Commissioner .
from District No I, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
P. MCCLELLAN.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from District No.
1, subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primaries.
MARION P. SHEPPARD.
l hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner. for District No. l..
subject to the action of the Democratic
GEO. W. c.. CLUTTER.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy Tor the
office of sheriff of Escambia county sub
iect to the action OF the white demo-
cratic primaries Your support will be
appreciated. Respectfully,
FRANK D. SANDERS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
sheriff Of Tscarnbia county. subject to
the action of the Derocratic primary.
w II HEfITON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
the ONCE of Constable for the second
district of Escambia county, Fla, sub
feet to the action OF the Democrats
primaries. Your vote will be appreci-
ated, and, II elected, promise to faith
fully discharge the duties Of the office
without fear or hesitation.
M J. MURPHY,
Better known a. Mike
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
y1RKE MONROE.
rna enEpIEe

herehv announce myself a candidate
Tor SAe-irY ~ Fsca rr1hia County, to sue
coed o,v~alf subject TO the action of the
Democratic Primaries Your support So
licited and appreciated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
roo e-ATE ATToRNEY,

hereby announce my cand'darv "a
state Attorney for the First judicial circuit
~ Florida. subject to the democratic pri'
C MORENO JONES
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

I hereby announce myself candidate
for sheriff Of Escambia county supJecI 70
the action OF the democratic primaries.
Your vote and support viii be appre-
ciated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
FOR CONSTABLE,

I hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as Constable for District No.
2. subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primaries. Your vote will be
appreciated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of Constable for District No 2.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
Primaries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
FoR CUSTODIAN LOST TIMBER

I hereby announce myself for renom-
ination as Constable in District No. g.
l.. LARSEN.
FOR CUSTODIAN LOST TIMBER
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination as Custodian of Lost
Timber and Lumber. subject to the &C.
tion OF the Democratic primaries
GEO. ]. SLOCUMB.
FOR HAR5oR MASTER
hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Harbor Master, subject to
the action of the Democratic primaries
and VIII appreciate the support of all
B. ROCHEBLAyE.
hereby announce that am a candi-
date for reelection to the Office OF Har-
boTmaster- Your vote and support will
be sincerely appreciated.
J. ED. ABERCRoMBIE.
hereby announce my candidacy for
Harbor Master Of the Port Of Pensacola
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary, and win appreciate the support
OF all Democrats.
ALEX zELrUs
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FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

re- election for the office of County Tax
Assessor, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries. Your vote will be
very greatly appreciated.
w W. RICHARDS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

I hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from District No.
1. subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primaries.
MARION ?. SHEPPARD.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

roR JUICE OF COURT OF RECORD.
r hereby announce nv candidacy for
the Tarnocratfc nor7tr zion for the offtre
~ Judge ~ the Court Of Record OF
rrscarobIa County, subject to the action
~ f7a Democrats In the approaching
p'''''' R1RRE MONROE.
rAsnectfuIfv announce that I am
candidate IN e1Icceed y-1vseN 90 Judge ~
4he court Of record and solicit the sup
port Of the voters IN the democratic
- p D. BECGS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

beg 20 announce nv candidacy for
tHe offce Of Justice Of The Peace, Dis
trict No. q and will appreciate your
vote and support in the coming demo-
cratic primaries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

i hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from district
No. 3. subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries, and solicit the votes Of
all Democrats
b w SEEIFY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

JUSTICE OF PEACE, 3rd DISTRICT.
l hereby announce my candidacy for
Justice Of the Peace for District No 8
comprising precincts Nos. s, and 81.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
J. D. TRAMMELL
Muscogee, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
HARBOR AND
MARINE NEWS
SHIPPING TRANSACTIONS AND
NOTES OF INTEREST ALONG
THE BAY FRONT.

Arrived.
Fleetwood. Br s.. Payne. 227o, Buenos
Ayres to Cary & Co.
Cleared.
Pfkewood, Br SIS, Payne, 2270, for
Gulfport, with 1850 tons of coal.
Giuseppe, Ital blk, for Bahia Blanca.
with 701,0 900 8 It lumber.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner. for District No. l..
subject to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
GEO. W. C. CLUTTER.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT

COUNTY COMMISSION ERS, DISTRICT
hereby announce nv candidacy for
re,.election to the office of County Com
missioner from District 8. subject to the
elected. I promise the same faithful per-
torrance OF duty in the future as in the
past. GEO. n. DAVIS.
for County Commissioner, District No. 2.
subject to the action OF the democratic
Respectfully
J.. FISHER
hereby announce myself q candidate
for County Commissioner. from district
No. g. subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries and solicit the vote Of
W. A. SHELBY.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for County Commissioner from district
No. 3 subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries. and solicit the votes Of
all Democrats.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
County Commissioner from district No. g.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
r. o. HOFFMAN.
Kupfrian's Park.
Justice Of THE Peace. District No. 2.
hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of Justice Of the Peace. for
District No. 2. subject 70 the action of
the democratic primaries Your vote win
be appreciated. and II elected. I promise
To faithfully discharge the duties of the
WILL L. JOHNSON.
beg 20 announce nv candidacy for
trict No. 2. and will appreciate your
vote and supnort in the coming demo-
cratic primaries.
w l. GILMORE.
herebv announce my candidacy for
Justice Of TIE Peace in District No. 2.
subject to the action Of the Democratic
primary.
GEO. T. MORGAN.
For JUSTICE OF PEACE.
At the request Of MANY friends have
decided to announce myself for renor1-
nation as Justice of the Peace, in the
THEODORE B. BECK.
JUSTICE OF PEACE. srd DISTRICT.
Justice of the Peace for District No. 5,
comprising precincts Nos. 8 6 and 81
subject to the action of the Democratic
j. D. TRAMMELL,
Muscogee. Fla.
BOARD OF PUBL &c INSTRUCTION.
beg 20 announce that am a candidate
Tor reelection as member of the Board
OF PUBLIC instruction, from District No.
l, subject to the action of the democratic
primaries
D. ]. HAYES.
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
In announcing myself for reelection as
member Of the Board Of Instruction for
the 3rd district, tits with the feeling of
responsibility for the educational interest
OF every boy and girl, that should govern
the representative of same on the board.
Thanking you for your support in the
coming primary, I remain. yours truly
J. w. CRARY.
FOR TAX ASSESSOR
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection for the office Of County Tax
Assessor, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries. Your vote will be
very greatly appreciated.
w W. RICHARDS.
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election as member or the Board of Pub
lie Instruction. from District 2 subject
10 the action Of the democratic primaries
Respectfully,
FOR CONSTABLE.
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as Constable for District No
2. subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primaries. Your vote will be
appreciated.
c. p. BoBE.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of Constable for District No 2
subject to the action OF the Democratic
Primaries.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of Justice Of the Peace. for
District No 2, subject 20 the action of
the democratic primaries. Your vote will
be appreciated. and II elected. promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of the
ONCE at all times
WILL L. JOHNSON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
i hereby announces my candidacy for
denomination as County Commissioner,
from District No. I. subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
p. MCCLELLAN.
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FoR JIIsrIrE OF peAr

FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE.
AT the request Of rnanv friends I have
decided to announce myself for renor1-
nation as Justice OF the Peace, in the
Third District.
THEODORE r RFCK
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
denomination as County Commissioners
IN district No. 2, subject TO the action
Of the Democratic primaries.
JOSEPH T. JOHNSON.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office OF Clerk of the Circuit Court,
subject to the action of the Democratic
JAS. MACGIBBoN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

County Commissioner, District No. 2.
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
county commissioner from District No.
2. subject TO the action OF the Demo-
cratic primary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

hereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner. from district
No. 3. subject to the action OF the Demo
cratic primaries and solicit the vote Of
every resident Of that district.
w A. SEEIE Y.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-06

I hereby announce my candidacy for
re-election to the office Of County Com
missioner from District 8. subject to the
act.on OF the Democratic primaries. II
elected. 1 promise the same faithful per-
Torrance OF duty in the future as in the
past. GEO. H. DAVIS.
The evening world., 1912-01-18

All lest or found article- ad-
Vertised IN The World will be
ton Bar~,n. i'uIiiser Hniidins
CptoWn Onice. northwest cor-
ner .3Sth ST. and nEoadwsyi
S.c"l,,s sS Sstls ST. aSs !: ws ssisS:
ten So. BROOKLYN, for 80 DAYS
following the printing Of the
advertisem
The evening world., 1912-01-18
SHANK TAKES ISSUE
WITH THE MAYOR
ON PRICES
indianapolis Executive Says
New Workers. Ideas Are Good
for Rich hut Not for Poor.

ALBANY. Jan. 1s.--"Thc position OF
Mayor Gaynor OF New York as stated
Ia his speech before the New York
State Agricultural Society. that tho
high cost OF living is a good thing, may
he true from the wealthy mans stand
point. but I know 1t ~ not rclisIcd by
the man wh) has a large family to sup
port aud who earns from si2 10 e4 n
week and Is idle at times during the
winter months" declared Mayor Samuel
Shank OF indianapolis to-day.
II algo take issue with Mayor Gay
nor continued Mayor shank, tina,
the mlddleman r. a necessity. 7 fee
that the Mayor must he a man OF wealth
and never came IN close contact with
the mode OF living OF the poor and
middlc class people and therefore is
not In u position to know the need for
The evening world., 1912-01-18

the elm nation OF n number ~ these
duced one thing by the swea: Of their
brow and I've on tie mon who work
not only on the farms hui; also IN the
factories OF our large cities.
II am firmly convinced taa. the mid
dlemsn can lie abolished by establishing
municipal purchasing agents In large
cities where they havc public markets.
These should Keep ~ touch wi:h tic
ma rke;s ~ the diffcren; safes IN regard
to the prices Of the different commodities.
and whenever the prices are too nigh on
the city market. sucu as potatoes selling
FOR s. a bushel. they should telephone
or telegraph TO any locality where tho
producers ave commodities to sell and
get them TO ship to the markets. If this
IL Jon ! believe the producer could get
more and the consumer buy cheaper.
"f believe the middleman Is kiliing
himself In getting fictitious prices for
foodsturs. A good many Of the pro.
ducers throughout he country have be.
come Disguised with present condition.
and a; times prefer to let their apples
peaches and other fruits rot on this
ground than to give them to commission
merchants at a cheap price. The people
are becoming alive to conditions. and w
are sure to see a change In the neal
future"
Mayor Shank for some months ma,