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THE P2NS ACOLA JOURNAL, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 19, 1918. 14 M MARKETS NEW ORLEANS COTTON. NEW ORLEANS. May 18. Overnlg&t telling orders put the price of cotton 14 to 25 points off around the opening today. Shorts took profits on the de cline and at the end of the first half hour of trading the market stood 4 to 11 points, higher than yesterday s Liquidation carried the market off to a net decline of 14 to 27 points but late in the session It rapidly firmed up on reports of a large spot busl acss both here and at points in the in t crier, the active montns reaching an advance of 4 to 12 points above yester- :lay's close. ' ' Spot cotton steady and unchanged. . Hales on the spot 2.753 bales; to arrive KX bales. Middling 29.25. Cotton closed steady .unchanged to 8 points down net. Open High Low Close TUiv ' 24.45 24.65 2433 2453 r. 9H.il 2334 23.03 '-23.22 Dec 22.90 23.03 2230 22.9(3 Jan' -..; .. 22.80 22.87 2237 22.8 Mar'. 22.70 ' 22.'.6 ; CHICAGO CORN MARKET. CHICAGO. May 18. Grain and provl rlons review: New declines In the price of corn took place today, owing more or less to prospects of generally fair weather with temperatures above the seasonal average. Opening prices, which varied from unchanged figures to l-8o higher, with May 81.27 7-8. and July 141 1-2 to 3-4. were followed b.'"' moderate down turns, briefly in the July delivery. Advancing prices in Winnipeg maae the oats market here firm. After open nr unehanffd to i-8o higher, with JUlv-v66 1-3 to 3-8c, the market contin ued tdxascend. Provisions rose, influenced by. the t trength pf quotations on hogs. Best gains ;were in lard. NEW YORK COTTON. NEW YORK, May 18. The cottqn market opened steady today at a de cline of 2 to 20 points with active ft DG VALUE LABI E ample 600 PAIRS : All new styles, mostly wh t- buckskin strap pumps, trimmed with green buckskin straps and naet nv-tal buckle. Louis heel, welt sole Shoes that would cost you at-the least 566.00, we are going CI flft to sell at 4.UU Also big line of black kid pumps, with buckle, turn soles, CI OA high and low heels, sizes 2 1-2 lo 4, 15.00 values, for 0L0U Another lot of pumps and oxfords, button and' strap, gun metal, .tan calf, white kid, patent leather and satins, sizes 2 1-2 to s 1 nr 4. to go at ....31.7J These values cannot lasnonr, so our advice is to come early if you want to shart; in the Greater. Shoe Savings Ever Offered. The Canadian Shoe Store 518 NORTH DeVILLIER STREET. Our Work l Walked About. THE WEST END SHOE STORE If you want the best and neatest work that can be done on them. We use the best leather that can be bought and GUARANTEE it. We -win pay return postage on all Jobs over 50 cents and get them $back the aext day. W make a epeolalty .of Ladles, and Children's work, and our Elk (Green) eoles are superior to all. "We guarantee them for six months. Prices reasonable. PHONE 2032: W. months selling 22 to 25 points net low er after the call. The grade took a generally favorable view of the weather map' and there was some nervousness over reports that shipping was being held up at gulf ports. At the lowest decline the market was steadied by cov ering and 6howed rallies. The early rally met increased offer ings with the break extending to 24.65 for July and 23.80 for Oct. during the middle of the morning or about 32 to 40 points net lower. The market then steadied again on covering for over the week end and there was also a better trade buying of October with the close firm at a net loss of 1 to 11 points. . Cotton futures closed firm. Open High Low Close July 25.00 25.05 24.65 24.94 Oct. 24.05 24.21 23.80 24.13s Jan 23.85 23.87 23-606 23.6 Dec. 23.92 21.03 23.70 23.98 Mar. 23.62 23.65 23.62 23.(6 CHICAGO CASH GRAIN. CHICAGO, May 18. Corn No. 2 and 3 yellow nominal; No. 4 yellow 135(&14o. Oats No. 3 white 77 1-2; Standard 77 l-278. Rye No. 2. 2.00; Barley 1.23 (1.50; Timothy 5.00(28.00; clover 18.00 28.00. Pork nominal; lard 24.70 24.80; ribs 22.15S22.75. LICENSE TO WED ISSUED PAST WEEK The following marriage licenses were Issued during . the past jveek in Es cambla county: White Otto Jacob Schrenk and Lillian Anna Yunghaus; Henry E. Sears and Gertrude Newman; Daniei V. Berry and Eyela E. Ingram ; Frank7J. Conway and Frances M. Johnson ; Kennth Kun- nler and Ollie Moore; John RIzzo and Sarah Emmons. Colored Major Williams and LIzzis Robinson; Sam Lewis and Viola Clark; F. J. Scroggins and Mattle Weather- ppoon; Ed Palmer and Ernestine Nel son; Ed Tate and Annie watkins. CiAL Shoes PHONE "1135 11 SEND YOUR SHOES TO GIVE US A TIIAL. S21 NORTH DEVILLIER S. CHARLES, Manager. NAVAL STORES PENSACOLA MARKETS. The spirit market was firm at 45 1-2 with sales B. & R. Reeelpts Casks Last ; Year Today 16 2t6 This Month 1.150 4.06 j This Season 1,783 6.3S3 Shipments Casks. i Today 166 1 This Month , 2.542 1,6C This Season .. ,554 6,215 Stocks Casks. Today 37.068 24,7a April 1 .' 41.839 24,629 The rosin market was firm with sales of 2,645 barrels. j Receipts Barrels. Last j xeatr1 Todav " 48 240 This Month 4.062 9.982"' This Season 7,385 17.T-3 Shipments Barrels. I Today 285 397. This Month 10,187 10.6V2 This Season 33.871 33,4;0 Stock Barrels. Today 46.864 78.076 April ,1st 73.350 93,793,' . Quotations were as follows: Close WW. 7.40 WG 7.:0 NV 7t5 M,- K, I, H, G, F, E, D, B, 7.00 SAVANNAH MARKETS. SAVANNAH. May 18. The spirit mar ket was firm at 46 with sales of 105 casks. Receipts Casks Last l en Today 267 323 This Season 3.941 9.54U shipments Casks. Today 10 .1 This Season 6,328 11,225 Stocks Casks. Today 21,905 9,4.v4 April. 1 , 24,293 li.lty The rosin market was firm with sales of 50 barrels. Receipts Barrels. Last Year Today 405 892 This Season 14,515 28,640 Shipments Barrels. I Today . 61 1C0 This Season 16.137 69.415 Stock Barrels. " ' Today 94.641 70.0f0 A"pril 1st 96,263 103,45 j Close ! WW ........... 7.4U WG 7.30, N M .05! 6.J5 K. I H, G, F, E D B -.. 6.85 6.80. 6.7 .6.72 1 ,....6.70 Fined on Plea of Making Assault In the court of record yesterday, Ed Canfjbell, who earlier in the week haa pleaded guilty to a charge of. assault was arraigned for sentence. A fine of 825 and costs was impose!!, which was readily paid. , It was asserted that Mr. Campbell had assaulted Mr. Berry when the two men had a disagreement. Another case in "the court of record which was disposed of yesterday was that again Fred Scroggins and Mattie Witherspoon, each of whom were fined costs of prosecution or thirty days. This couple obtained a marriage license in the latter part of the week. PLAINTIFF GIVEN T OF POLICY In the United States District court yesterday afternoon the jury In the case of H. Baars and Company again"!? the North British and Mercantile Com pany found for the plaintiff for the amount of the policy. S15.000. together with Interest at 8 per cent frtfti Octo ber 21, 1916. The action was to collect on an in surance policy on the Swedish steamer Gamen, which was sunk by a German sub-marine. AMOU Other.' Work Is Talked About. Original. STREET. Political Announcements FOR CONGRESS. FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election aa Congressman from the Third Congres sional District, subject to the Democratic primary, and solicit your support, influ ence and vote. - WALTER KEHOE. FOR CONGRESS-1 am a candidate for Congress from the Third Congressional District of Florida, subject to the action of the Dp eratli primary of June 4th, 191S. If t.ed, I promise untiring efforts i - .alf of the district and the nation at .rge. J. H. Smlthwick. ' FOR STATE SENATOR. I hereby annoi'ice my candidacy "for re-election to the State Senate, subject to nomination in the primasy election to be held on June 4th. Upon my record in the Senate and adherence to Democratic principles and policies, and upen the declaration cf which I now. and shall hereafter make. I solicit and will be gen uinely grateful f or, the votes and support of all Democrats. Respectfully. JOHN B. JONES. I hereby announce my candidacy for State Senator freja Escambia County, subject to the ruSs of the Democratic primary, and respectfully solicit the sup port of all Democrats. I favor: Ratifica tion of the federal prohibition amend ment. Abolition of the fee svstem A H litlon of the court of reecord of . Escambia County and if ncessary the creation of a Judicial circuit. Free text books for pu pUa of the public schools. Very respectfully, j W. F. ARMFIEL.D. FOR STATE SENATOR I hereby an- senator subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary and will appreciate the support of all voters. JOHN P. STOKES. . FOR REPRESENTATIVE. FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby an nounce myself as a candidate for rep resentative in the Florida legislature from Escambia county, subject to the Demo cratic primary, and solicit the support of all qualified voters with the assurance that if elected I will serve the interests of this county to the best of my ability. 2572 J. R. M. GATES. I hereby announce my candidacy for Representative in the Florida Legislature from Escambia county, subje-ct to the ac tion of the Democratic primary of June 4. and solicit the votes and active sup port of my friends and fellow citizens. 254 HERBERT P. CARO. I hereby announce- myself a candidate for Representative .to the Legislature from Escambia County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary June 4th. 1918, and respectfully solicit the vote and support of ail. loyal Democrats. I favor the ratification of our prohibition amendment to a state-wide law, and am an advocate of free text books for ou, public schools. . If . elected, I promise to perform the duties of the office to the best interest ' of the people of Escambia County. 2462 "V. R- TISDALE. FOR REPRESENTATIVE I hereby announce- myself a candidate for Repre sentative from Escambiq, county, in the Florida Legislature, subject- to the Democratic primary, and if elected pledge my vote for ' ratification of the prohibition amendment. I also prom ise to work faithfully and diligently for all measures which will promote the best interests of the county and state. 2749 M. E. MORET. FOR STATE TAX COMMISSIONER. FOR STATE. TAX COMMISSIONER 1 hereby announce my candidacy for state Tax Commissioner, Group 2. and respectfully solicit the support of all friends In the forth-coming democratic primary. W. M. . HOLLOW AT. FOR STATE TAX COMMISSIONER To the Democratic Voters of Florida: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Tax Commission, Group 1. subject to tne action of tha Democratic primary to be held June 4; promising, if elected, to perform the duties of the office faith fully and fearlessly. Respectfully, CADE E. SHACKELFORD. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Dlat 1 I hereby announce myself as candidate for re-election as County Commissioner for District No. 1. subject to the Demo cratic primary. 2565 J. GEO. WHITE. FOR STATE TAX COMMISSIONER To the Democratic Voters of Florida: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Tax Commission. Group 1, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to beheld June 4, promising, if elected, to perform the duties of the office faith fully and diligently. J. CLIFFORD BROWN. . 2672 FOR COMMISSIONED. DISTRICT NO. 2 I hereby announce myself as a candi date for county commissioner to repre sent district No. 2. and if elected prom tse to work for the interests of all people. JOHN T. HOLLAND. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Dlts. 2 I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner to represent District No. 2, and if elected promise fair and faithful performance of all duties of the office. I respectfully solicit the .vote of every Democrat in the primary. 2574 T. J. SHELBY. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Dist. 2. I announce my candidacy for nomina tion as County Commissioner, from Dis trict No. 2, Escambia County. Florida. This district includes Precincts Nos. 14, 15, 32 and 34. all west of Falafox and South of Gadsden street to the city limits. I ask the support of my fellow democrats, and if nominated and elected promise the same diligent and faithful work on behalf of the taxpayers and citizens as I have given to this office the past term. Sincerely, GUS A. SODER LIND. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Dist. 3. I hereby announce myself as candidate as County Commissioner for District No. 3, subject to the Derr.ocratic primary. 2539 GEO H. DAVIS. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER FROM DISTRICT NO. 4 I hereby respectfully announce myself as a candidate for nomi. nation as County Commissioner from . . TOURING CAR 1917 MODEL in first class condition FOR SALE May Be Seen Today. 105 North Palaf ox. to District No. 4. subject to the Demo cratic Primary, and promise, if elected, to give the office my very best atten tion. I will advocate and work for good roads and the general welfare of the County and at the same time will use my best efforts to keep down the taxes. 2703 A. C DIAMOND. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, Dlst. 4. I hereby announce myself as candidate for re-eiection as County Commissioner for District No. 4. subject to the Demo cratic primary. Z6S ' i W. HA1UJ1. FOR SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION I hereby announce my candidacy for Supervisor of Registration of Escambia County. Florida, and solicit the votes of my fellow citisens in the coming Demo cratic primary. I am under no obliga tion to any man or set of men and prom ise if nominated and elected to diligently apply myself to the duties of this, one of the most important offices in the county, in strict accordance with the law. 2566 , T. QUILL McNAIR. FOR SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION I nereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Registration of Escam bia County, subject to the action of the democratic primary of June 4. 1 have no pledges to make except to pledge to every voter my faithfulness to the duties of the office. If elected I will keep the books neat and up-to-date and satisfactory to every voter and subject to their inspec tion. I have ben a democrat all my life --have lived in Escambia county 42 years. 1 will appreciate the votes of all my fel low citizens. 2C3S JOHN A. KIRKFATRICK. WANTED WANTED Pupils. Stenographic Course, 110.00. Those beginning now, can be placed In good paying positions by September 1st, 9 1-2 W. Romana street. Room 4. 2820 WE WANT Your Job work and can sa-ve you money. Houses repaired and painted. Window and door screens made at olw prices. We specialize fine inside finish ing and remodeling. Write us your needs and we will call and make estimate. Williams and Weltch, 16 W. Zarragossa St. 2756 WANTED To learn the address of R. Collins formerly located. Baker, Fla. Address P. D. Mingledorff , 401 South 21st St., Birmingham. Ala. 2783 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS, ATTENTION WANTED To furnish you with names of Automobile owners in your County, they need your literature. Write us for lists. Leon Norfolk Company. Box 431. Tallahassee Fla. 2518 WANTED Desirable couple to share 5 room house, and board. At $80 per month. Write "W." care Journal. " SALESMEN WANTED SALESMAN Capable Specialty man for Florida, Staple line on NEW and EXCEPTIONAL terms. Vacancy now. Attractive commission con tract. $35.00 weekly ' for expenses. Miles F. Bixler Co., 34 Carlln Bids.. Cleveland. Ohio. 2816-C SUCCESSFUL Salesman at once for General Trade In Florida. New un equalled merchandising plan. Splen did commission contract, . $35.00 week ly for expenses. G. R. Williams, 33 20, Continental Bldg., Cleveland. Ohio. 2817-C ENORMOUS war time government created demand for our copyrighted article. Write now for details and trial offer exclusive territory on yearly contract. Twelve sales average one day's work over $2.00 for you in each sale. Jerome Laadt Organiza tion, 8 So. Dearborn Street, Chicago. 111. 2816-E FARM LOANS I NEGOTIATE long term loans on improved farms in Escam bia and Santa Rosa counties, Florida, and Baldwin county, Alabama. Money ready when title shown good. A. C. Binkley, 202 S. Palafox St., Pensacola. BUY A HOME BUY A FARM PLANT AN ORCHARD START A CHICKEN RANCH ATMORE, ALABAMA, on the Highlands, elevation 300 feet above sea level swept by the Gulf breezes. An all the year round resort, fifty miles due north of Pensacola, train service on two railroads, and only two hours ride by automobile over Florida graded roads. Combine the advantages of city and rural life. ATMORE has Sewerage, Water, Electric Light and Telephone Systems; Good Schools, large town lots and fer tile lands near railroads, at low prices and on easy terms. ATMORE REALTY CO. H. H. PATTERSON, President. crTm ssv ttd ttttt rs r-v -tt-n IPeinisacoDa Additional Classified Ads. HELP WANTED FEMALE ."WANTED At once a good house glrL Apply 116 W. Belmont street or phone 579. 2824 WANTED Colored woman to cook and do general house work for a family of two. Apply 304 - W. Greg ory street. 2833 WIANTED Experienced cashier. None but competent person, and one who can show past experience, need apply. Telephone 126. 19m LADY of Intelligence and refin.ment wanted to organize Domestic Econ omy Clubs. Liberal pay. "Whole or part time. Instructions and equip ment free. International' Institute, Philadelphia. 286-B WIDE AWAKE WOMAN" to take charge of our local trade. $3 to $4 a day steady. No experience requir ed. Pay starts at once. Write to day. American Products Co., 1077. Third St., Cincinnati. O. 2817-A WANTED Good settled woman to as sist in house work. Apply 131S North 14th Ave. 2810 WANTED First class cook. Only those with good references need apply. Call at 107 W. Gregory. M0L WANTED Colored woman to do gen eral house work. Apply 619 N. Bay len street. 2798 GOVERNMENT NEEDS 20.000 WOMEN CLERBS at Washington. Examinations everywhere May 25. Experience unnec essary. Women desiring government positions write for free particulars to J. C. Leonard, former Civil Service Ex aminer, 286 Benois Bldg.. Washington. 2768 WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT By service man and wife, furnished apartment or two rooms for light housetceeping, walking distance of town, no children, give par ticulars, rates. W. M. R. care Journal. 2784 WANTED Unfurnished five room house in good location. Write or phone, W. J. Miles, Ar mour & Co. FRATERNAL SOCIETIES W. O. W. -Live Oak Camp. No. 1. Woodmen of tbe World meets first and third Tuesday night" for regular meetings. Woodmen Hail. 115 and 117 West Garden street. CLYDE LITTLE. W. H. WHITE, C C. Clerk. JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS Pensacola Council. No. 86. Junior Order L'nlted American Mechanics, meeta eeo ond and fourth Mondays, p. rr., at it v h.it in p lntni1n(i St.. over MeHugh Store. Vlsstlng brotheia cor dially invited. , F. E. TDQWEU, F. P. DILLARD, Con. Recording Secretary. , v PENSACOLA LODGE, NO. 4, I. O. O. F. Pensacola Lodge. No. 4, L O. O. F.. meets every Thursday at T:30 p. m. In Rafford Hall, corner BayleD and Belmont streets. Visitor cordially invited. E. F. RICE. N. O. J. . NTCOT.AU. Feoretarr. AMERICAN AVIATORS SHOOT DOWN THE HUNS WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY. May 18. American aviators northwest of Toul shot down two German airplanes today. Captain David Peterson, of Honesdale. Penna., shot down another enemy biplane yesterday. WANTED DY TTar S TTonrpeiratlOirae (Co SPOT CASH ON DELIVERY Wood is paid by the cord, prices governed by weight, per cord, ranging from $4.30 to $11.00. Shipments by rail or water. We have bought tar wood for 17 years without a skip and are always ready to take any quan tity at highest prices. In many places we can furnish motor trucks to haul to railroad at lower cost than hauling with mules. Good profit in shipping it. Write for particulars, prices and sped fications. . PENSACOLA TAR & TURPENTINE CO. GULLPOINT, FLA. HELP WANTEDMALE WANTED For a few days, two gaa fit ters and helper. Pensacola Gas Co.. 28 E, Garden St 207 WANTED Boy over 14. or young man to work around dairy, experience un necessary. Call at Ford Agency. tiSO this morning, ask for W. L. Gilmora JT7! WANTED Bookkeeper for progressive concern in city. Must be familiar with names of streets and residents. Satis factory salary to satisfactory man. Ad dress box 1097. WANTED Experienced groc ery driver. Apply at once. Sol Cahn & Co. WANTED White driver for wagon, in the city. Must be a hustler and not subject to draft. Phone 338 or apply Gulf Refin ing Co. FOR RENT FOR RENT On North HM one fur nished room, modern conveniences. Ap ply 1120 N. Palafox St. or phone 17. Mrs. John Pfelffer. 2760 WANTED TO BUY WANTED Road body "or large seat suitable to make a roadster bed. Ad dress. "Roadster," care Journal. 2829 WANTED TO BUT A 10 to 20 thousand capacity saw mill In good shape. Ap ply to T. H. Stone, Port St. Joe, Fla. 2604-B WANTED Scrap Iron, Rags, Metals, Hides, Sacks, etc Highest prices paid. Pensacola Hide & Metal Co., 200 E. Zarra gossa St. Phone 299. WANTED FAT PINE WOOD We Pay For: FAT LIOHTWOOD: Consisting of Fat dead limbs, knots and tree trunks, .20 per 2,000 lbs. ton F. O. B. our Bay Minette, Ala. or Pensacola, Fla. Plant. FAT STUMPWOOD: Consisting of Fat Stumps and roots, $3.50 per 2,000 lbs. ton F. O. B. our Bay Minette, Ala. or Pensacola, Fla. Plant. If you are interested write us and we will make all nec essary arrangement.. . . NEWPORT TURPEN TINE & ROSIN CO., Inc. Bay Minette, Ala. NEWPORT TURPEN TINE & ROSIN CO. OF FLA. ,m Pensacola. Wla. WANThu lour joo pnatinm and orders for enrravlnjr of sll kind, ralltnir cards, redding Invitations, eto. MATES PRINT -INO Co.. 24 West OevemiBeat. lt WAfTKT Sewina macHtne , repair. Why buy a machine when your old one can he made ae good aa ever. RIB 71. I will call. Work guaranteed. IS East Garden street- J. H. Blakealer. til WANTED! EXCELSIOR CORD WOOD Peeled and alio with Tartr OB. Loaded on cars at your station on the L. & N.f or the C F. & A. Kailroads, within 100 mflei of Pensacola, we are paying $3.25 to 3.75 per cord with the bark on. For peeled wood, with bark off, the price U $4.00 to $iS0 per cord. We pay the freight. The prices are different because the freight charge are? higher or loweT. Write ns from what station yon expect to ship and we will then tell you what price we will pay yoa for peeled and nnpeeled wood and . mail you our Speciflcationa. Write us today. - PENSACOLA EXCEL SIOR COMPANY, P. O. Box 1350, Pensacola. Florida. ' '