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jennings, a chestnut mare owned BY
Dave Phillips of Bradford, Pa. This wa.
her second race. This afternoon she
went out in the 2:20 pacing class, nego.
tiated three wonderful heats and reduced
her record to 2:Os1l. The little mare
worked like bit of perfectly adjusted
machinery. She was driven by Alonzo
Mcdonald.
Klamath. the California gelding, showed
himself to be a great racehorse in the
2:09 trot. He had a hard fight in each
heat. but won off the reeLt lin order to do
so, however, he was compelled to lower
his record to 2:0sZ Summaries:
2:1s class, trotting, purse $25Oo, unfinished
from yesterday, one heat only needed to de-
Atlantis Ala etby tbird ees' Best time. 2:1s. 'eo0nu
2:l5 class. trotting, purse $4,000. Newcastle
won, Jimmy Hogue second, Bassora third. Best
2:20 class. pacing, purse 5000, Miss Jennings
won, Mocking Boy second, Sherman Clay third.
Best time, :0S1l
2:os class. tfotting, purse sss $1,000 klamath 6,9
third. Best time, 2:0SA.
LATONIA, KY, July 3d.
One mile, Frontman won, Miss Emma second
Sir Vassar third. Time, 1 :421z.
Five and half furlongs V won, Rey del
Angels second, Irby third. Time, 1:1ON.
One and sixteenth miles, Captive won
Judah second, Martin third. Time, / :473<
Six furlongs, First Mate won, Moylan second
Motilla third. Time :151<.
Five turlongs, Black Heart won, Let Fly sec
ond, Altanera third. Time, l:021l
One mile, Allegro won, Cecil second Clissie
third. Time, l :4173
BRIGHTON BEACH, N. Y, July 80.
Mile and a sixteenth, Deer Slayer won, Man.
chester second. Time, :491z.
Five furlongs The Manxman won, Pass Over
second, Abren tie third. Time, 1:O3L
Six furlongs Sherlock won, Tremarso sec
ond, Refugee third. Time, 1:143z
Five furlongs Mohawk Prince won, Suisun
second, ST. Bartholomew third. Time, 1:O3
Five furlongs, Irish Reel won, Ferrier sec
ond, Hanwell third. Time, 1 :03.
Mile and a half, Defender won, Mirage sec
ond, Emo third. Time. 2:425z
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 30-One mile LOYAL
Princess won, Little Billy second, Signora
third. Time, 1:423.
Five and hall furlongs, Belva Dell won
Sea Robber second, Bill Dawdy third Time
:O9N.
Mile and seventy yards. Ace won, Royal
Choice second, Montell third. Time, 1:46L
One mile, Fayette Belle won, Albert sec
ond, Immilda third. Time, :42sI.
One mile, Backing Brush won, Out Away
second, Bob Clampet third. Time, :421%.
Six furlongs. Johnny McHale won, Leader
Ban second, Free Advice third. Time, 1:19s<
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charge of Assault Disn,tssed.

SAN JOSE, CAL, July 30.-The trial OF
ex-Railroad Commissioner James w. Rea
on charge of assault, preferred by Frank
lin Hitchborn, was held at Palo Alto to-
day before Justice Gilbert G.. Wigle, and
resulted in the dismissal of the case.
The case grew out of the eJection oi
Hitchborn from a meeting of the Santa
Clara County Republican Club. Hitch
born had no invitation to be present, and
Rea, as sergeant-at-arms, put the tres
passer out. The testimony taken was tc
the effect that Rea did not use any more
force than was necessary to get the in
truder out ofsthe hall.
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OFFER TO CouPRoMrsE.
Action of the Santa Clara YaIIey A0f
cultural S0cietu.

Action of the Santa Clara Talley A0ri-
cultural Society.
SAN JOSE, CAL, July 30.-The directors
of the Santa Clara Valley Agricultural So
ciety at meeting held this afternoon
adopted a resolution to compromise on a
80 per cent basis with all persons indebted
to the society for penalties imposed for
entries during 1898. 1894 and 1895. The
offer will hold good until September 1.
The matter of holding a county Iair was
discussed, and committee was appointed
to secure the cooperation of the Board OF
Trade and San Jose Grange. Canvassers
will be appointed to sell tickets, and if the
sales reach $3.50 four days fair, includ-
Ing speed programme and an exhibit in
thep avilion, will be given. If the sales
fall below that sum no fair will be held.
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Ne,U Sam Jose Ct,bs.

SAN JOSE. CAL, July 3O.-The Young
Mems Political Club of this city per-
fected its organization last evening by
adopting a constitution and bylaws. The
club is noD-partisan and starts with good
mem oership. The officers are: President,
#. G. Jacobs; vlce-president, Walter
Christman; secretary, T. de Puis; treas
urer, James A. K1dward.
A Bryan silver club has been organized
at Santa Clara. 1t starts with member
ship of sixty-three. The officers are
President, L. f. Swift; vice-president, J.
M. Kimberlin; secretary, D. w. James
treasurer, L. c. McKeEney. This is the
first Democratic club to be formed in the
county for this campaign.
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G Old EXPORT: TO BE oREcKE1
Neto York Importers HaI Handte Onf,,
SLerI1Rg EEchan0e

Netc York Importers HaI Handte Ontv
SferIfn0 EDchGnge.
NEW YORK, N. Y. July 3o.-In order
that the work assumed By the foreign ex-,
change syndicate of so controlling the
New York market for sterling exchange
that there will be no exports of gold for
the next three or four monthso NAV be
effective, measures have been taken to Sc.
cure the cooperation of the principal i'm
porters. 1t was learned yesterday that
several of the largest importing houses
here had expressed their willingness to
work in harmony with the syndicate's
plans in the purchase of sterling ex-
change.
The New York importers buy an i'm
mense amount of foreign exchange in the
natural course OF business, and should thew
come to an understanding whereby most
of them will buy and handle sterling ex-
change only within the lines marked out
by the foreign exchange bankers commit
tee, the success of that committees task is
assured. 1t is understood that large pro-
portion of ftheimporting firms have already
agreed to buy only such exchange as their
business actually needs, and they will pay
for it such rates az may be agreed on as
being fair and reasonable underO the cir
eu0 stances.
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oREe oN,s ID EMoonArIo eoLDBUGs
Preparations to Send q Delegate to the
IndinnnpOLis Conre1afio,a.

Preparations to Send q Delegate to the
Indianapolis Concemtion.
PORTLAND, Or, July 3o.-The Demo
cratic National Committee held confer
ence here to-day, and prepared call for
Democrats throughout the State to
meet in Portland at an early date to
choose National committeeman for dele.
gate to Indianapolis August z. The meet
ing is the result of telegram received
from General Bragg of Wisconsin, who is
chairman of the sound rsoney Democratic
committee. The sound money Democrats,
though few in number are satisfied from
this that every State will cooperate in the
movement, and that the nomination of a
sound money Democrat as candidate for
President is assured.
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GRASS Y4LLEY ooNFLAGRArIoN.

Started in the Opera HoWse and Con-
summed an Entire Block.
GRASS VALLEY, CAL, July 30.-A
great fire ragged here tonight. It started
in ArgalPs Opera-house, burning the en-.
tire block on East Mill street from Neal to
Bank, and rapidly spread TO the west side
of Mill. The firemen worked hard and
the wind was favorable. Thousands of
dollars worth of property has gone up in
flames. AT IL o'clock the fire was under
control
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WAGES TO BE REDUCED.
PennsvtUanfa Irons0orhers WtH Lose
One Tenth Their Pay.

Pennsytuanta IronsOOrkers van Lose
One Tenth Their Pay.
NORRISTOWN, Pa, July 30.-Notice
has been posted by R. Hecksher & Son, at
their blast-turnace at Swedeland, that be-
ginning August reduction of wages will
GO into effect. Common labor will be re-
oduced 10 per cent and bosses and spperin-
tendents 20 per cent. About 1000 men
will be affected.
Notice of the reduction has created
great dissa atisfaction among the men and
some OF them predict that unless the firm
agrees to pay every two weeks, instead OF
monthly, as at present, there will be a
strike. By way of equalizing matters, SO
far as circum stances justify, the firm has
reduced the rent of Its tenants 81 pei
month. The reduction is attributed to q
depressed condition of the iron market,
due to overproduction and the free-silveI
agitation.
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SANTA CLARA REPUBLICANS.
Topn0 Men Organise League AnSd
Mach EHthusidssn.

Mach Enthusiasn.
SAN JOSE, CAL, July 30.-The Santa
Clara County Young Mems Republican
League was organized in this city this
evening amid much enthusiasm. DR.. d.
F. McGraw was elected temporary chair
man and DIR. A. G. Bennett Jr. as temper
ary secretary. The league is for the pur-
pose of organizing and having jurisdiction
over Republican clubs to be formed in
every township in the county. The league
will Itself be under the jurisdiction of the
district league and the State league of
Republican clubs. A mum Der of the prom
inent young men of this city became
members and signifed their intention of
doing aggressive work for the Republican
cause during the coming campaign. 1t
was decided to form fambeau or uniform
clubs in the near future to participate in
rallies and public demonstrations.
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STRIKERS BURN 4 MINING PLANT

Fifty Ihoasand Dollars Lost In Inoen-
diary Fire.
SULLIVAN, IND, July 30.-At 2:So this
morning body of striking miners went to
the Hymera mines. and, after placing a
guard over the three night watchmen, set
fire to the'plant. 1t was totally destroyed
and burning timbers fell into the shaft
and set fire to the mine below.
Its work done, the mob left and went
east toward Clay County. The mines be-
long to the old Pittsburg Coal Company of
Chicago. The loss is estimated at nearly
$4,000
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Director of the Union Poo,tc.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3O.-John
Sheridan OF West Virginia has been ap-
pointed Government director of the Union
Pacific Railroad to succeed Consul-General
Lee. Until the last Democratic conven-
ton he was National Committeeman from
West Virginia.
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CUTTING WESTERN RATES.
There Is a Prospect of "a LfVetv Passen
0er Var at Chicago.

There Is a Prospect Of n LtUetV Pnsse,i-
ger Var at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL, July 3o.-There is still
a prospect OF a lively passenger rate war
to the West No agreement was reached
by the Western Passenger Association at
its meetings yesterday and to-day. In
speaking of the matter Chairman Cald-
well said that everything would be all
right If the roads would only stick 10 the
$50 rate to Salt Lake, but that there was
every danger that further cut would be
made.
'sThe original cut to the fire chiefs
meeting has not tended to soften the
lard feelings already existing between the
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a Loat Theelman CHOSEN.

LODI, CAL. July 30-Theron R. Lille
of this place has been selected as one of
the transcontinental relay bicycle racers
for the ride next month. He has the
route through the snowsheds from Dutch
Flat to Truckee. He is the man who
made the first official bicycle record from
San Francisco to New York.
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Four lightning Trottsng Heut,.

PORTLAND. Me-, July 3O.-The fastest
four-heat t1otting race of the season in
the United Sta,es was made by Page over
the Rigby Park to-day. Page also took
from Arion the two-year-old record of
2:10A by MAKING 2:09sl. Page won the
second, third and fourth heats in 2:09s<.
2:11 and 2:119<. Vega won the first heat
in 2:10A
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Republicans on legislative and county
tickets. Delegates to the State Populist
convention, which meets at Ellensburg
August IL, were instructed to support the
movement for silver forces to ali unite on
Bryan and Sewall electors.
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sanfa crug McKint.yitr,.

SANTA CRUZ. CAL, July 30.-The Nc
Kinley Club met tonight and after the
transaction of routine business heard re.
ports from various members as to the
prospects of the club. There have been
about 100 names added to the original roll
in the past few days. and many young men
who will cast their first vote this fall are
coming into the club. The Republicans
of Santa Cruz and the county are solidly
in line for the National ticket.
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roads but if we can keep the $50 rate to
one-day limit think everything will turn
out all right" said Caldwell. Should one
of the roads make further cut an utter
decentralization of rates is feared.
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National Guards in camp.

JACKSON, MISS, July 3O-The annual
encampment of the Mississippi National
Guard opened to-day in the grove imme-
diately north of Millsap's College. 1t is
named Camp McLaurin" in honor of
Mississippi's distinguished Governor.
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Trea,,trv Gold hrS-rr.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 3O.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of busi-
ness to-day stood at sos, 655, PIG. The
days Withdrawals we're S25S, 500.
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F,.sio,. sn Washinoton.

SPOKANE, WASH, July S0.-The Spo-
kane County PopuIist Convention, which
is in session here. has passed resolution
fayoring fusion with Democrats and silver
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RACES IN THE EAST.
Horses That Finished First, Second
Third Yesferdo,,

<"tFo 4csteFndy.
CLEVELAND. OHIO, July 3o.-Superb
weather and an exceedingly fast track
drew 10000 persons 10 the grand circuit
races at the GIenville Track to-day.
Cleveland society filled the boxes and the
paddock was iammed with drags and
private coaches. The sensational per-
formance of the day was the work of Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-13
G. A. R. EkCaMPMENT.
General Orders No. 8, Announcing Arrange
ments for the Event.

General orders No have been issued
regarding the encampment Of the Maine
Department at Bangor next month and
obey contain the following:
The twenty-ninth annual encampment
Of this department the fourteenth annual
convention of the Woman State Relief
Corps the twelfth annual convention OF
the Department of Maine, Woman SIRE
lief Corps, will DO held in Bangor. Febru
AIRY 18th and 10Th. 1896.
Headquarters Of the Department of
Maine will be established at the Bangor
House. Eocsmpment meetings will be
held at City Hall
Headquarters Of the " s. R. C. at
Bangor house Convention held at X. of
p hall.
Headquarters Of the Department Of
Maine W. R, C. at Bangor house Con
vention held in y. NJ C. \. hall.
Monday, Feb Il, at 80 p a., there
viii be a meeting Of the council Of adj
5ninistration at room 90, Bangor house.
Tuesday, Feb. Is Mt = p. NJ. the en-
campment meeting will open AT City hall
The following list OF hotel acconmoda-
ion9 and rates is furnished for the in
formation Of those who will attend the
snc.mpment and conventions;
Bangor House, g. 90 per day. with heat
Penobscot Exchange, 5000 per dag
with heat
Windsor Hotel. s1.25 to $500 per day,
With heat.
Bangor Exchange, Sl,25 to $20O per
lay, with heat
Accommodations in private houses can
he obtained from Sl.00 to $3.50 per day
Application should be made to the COM
mittec on accommodations, Comrade +.
a. Small who will also make all arrange
ments for you at the different hotels, il
requested.
Commander in Chief Ivan n. Walker,
with members of his staff, will be present
It tho encampmcnt on Tuesday, February
18th.
Inc following railroads have made Il
rate of one fare for the round trip to
Bangor Maine Central railroad, Boston
4 Maine Grand Trunk, Portland &
Rochester, Canadian Pacific, Phillips x
Bangeley, Franklin & Megantic Bridgtoil
x Saco and Somerset railway
Negotiations are pcndingi 18th other
lines, all of which will undoubtedly grant
same rate
Tickets sold February 18th, 18th, 10Th
good to return February %, 1896.
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GAME PRESERVATION.
Efforts the Government Is Making to
Prevent Buffalo Killing Outlined.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Thc campaign
Of the government authorities to suppress
the ponching operations against the few
remaining buffalocs in the Yellowstone
National rark is reported on by Acting
Superintendent Anderson in communi.
cation to Secretary smith CAPTAIN a nder-
son says he employed a detective during
the winter and sent him among the mem
bers Of the gang Of poachers working
from Idaho.
Then two expeditions were dispatched
10 that region They spent about two
weeks ana found carcasses Of nine or 10
huGnlos, killed within the previous three
or four months They also came upon q
party Of poachers and pursued them ont
Of the park. firing upon them and killing
one Of their horses
il-eyeral informations were sworn out.
meantime James Courtenav Of Henry's
Lake was captured while delivering plum
der 20 " f. Witch, Butte taxiderInst.
At the subsequent trial he was acquitted
on claim that the spols were obtained
In Idaho outside OF the park.
Captain Anderson. however, believes
the capture has resulted in thoroughly
stampeding and demoralizing associate
poachers, and probably will prevent them
from making further inroads on park
game. Interior department officials say
that unlike Montana poachng, it is not
made a felony through the year in Wy
oming and Idaho and suggestions to
remedy this so as to check the poachers
doubtless will be conveyed from Wash
ington to the authorities Of these states
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]. P. SPAuLDiNG DEAD.
Widely Known as Prominent Sugar Refiner
and Business Man.

Boston, Jan. 12.-John p. Spaulding Of
the firm of Nash, Spaulding & Co., sugar
refiners of this city, died at the United
States hotel Saturday morning from II
complication of diseases, superinduced by
an attack of pneumonia about three
months ago. He was 63 years of age, and
was widely known through his connec-
ton with many large business enterprises
Mr.. Spaulding was native of Madison
academy there he came to Chicopee, Mass.
where he was employed by Isaac Bullens
& Co. In January 1857, he came to Bos-
ton. entering the employ of Israel Nash 81
Co, dealers in West India goods. In
January, 1868, Mr.. Spaulding became n
member of the firm under the name Of
Nash, Spaulding & Co. In 1857 the Ok
nard sugar refinery was purchased and the
firm began the manufacture of sugar The
Revere sugar refinery was added to the
firms property in March, 1871.
When the sugar trust was formed Mr.
Spauldng became one of the heaviest
stockholders and was closely connected
with their workings of the combination
He was also director in the following
corporations: Boston and Albany rail
road, Atlas National bank of Boston, An
ternational Trust company and the
American Surety company of New York
Mr.. Spaulding was one of Governor
Longs councillors and at the time of his
death was member of the Union and
Country clubs.
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SAD DEATH AT SEA.
Firemen on the Steamer Colorado
Commits Suicide While Insane.
Evaded All Attempts TO Save Him and Shark
Draws Him Under.

Boston, Jan. &c. Capt. Written of
the Wilson Line steamer Colorado, which
arrived at this port, yesterday, from Hull,
Eng, reports that on Jan. 3, at II A. NJ,
in lat. 4o.5 n and Ion. "a 40 W. Michael
Mignine, u fireman, who had shipped on
board the steamer the day previous to her
sailing from the other side, during tenn
porary fit of insanity, jumped overheard
into the icy water, shouting us he jumped;
II can keep up for an hour in sea like
this.
The weather at this time was a light
westerly wind and a moderately smooth
sea. The engines were at once put at full
speed astern, and life buoy was thrown
over Mignine's head, but he swan away
from it and also managed to swim clear Of
several other buoys which were thrown to
his aid by the crew.
Il stationed one of the crew to watch
the swimming fireman, said Capt. Whit
ton, land at IL Oh A. NJ, as soon as the
speed of the vessel slackened, boat was
lowered occupied by Second Mate John
Bull, Boatswain William Batsman and
Seaman German.
=" Mignine was still swimming, but when
the boat had approached within few
yards of him he suddenly went down and
did not appear again. His sudden disap-
pearance is attributed by those on board
the Colorado to a shark, which drew the
unfortunate man below the surface of the
water.
1.-The boat was kept lowering around
the spot until IL. SO A. NJ, but, not SEE
ing anything more of the fireman, moth
ing futher could be accomplished. The
life buoys were then picked up. the boat
hoisted up TO the davits and we proceeded
on our voyage.
Everything possible was done to rescue
the unfortunate man. The lest fireman
was about 45 years of age, married, and
lived at Bristol, Eng, where he had wife
and four children.
The Colorado had a good winter passage
up to Friday, when, upon approaching the
coast, heavy northeasterly gale was en-
countered, accompanied with thick snow.
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PROSPECTS NEVER so BRIGHT.
New England Leagus Starts Season Of 1896
in Splendid Shape.

However it has been brought about, the
New England Base Ball League has
reached the highest standard in its career,
today 1t has enlisted in Its ranks a SUI
perior body of gentlemen, who have not
only lent their money and influence to the
success Of the league, but have devoted no
little time to its welfare, besides giving
their presence at the meetings. One had
to he present at the meeting in this city.
last week, to realize the contrast of what
there was and what there is.
The organization never began season
under such llattering auspices AS this
year, and if indications tend to show any
thing, it is that franchise in the league
will mean something at the close Of an
other season, and the ownership Of share
Of stock will be something To .be desired.
In the playing strength of the clubs
there Is no doubt the league will be CON
siderably superior to that Of last year.
The stability of the organization has
made it desirable for players to endeavor
80 connect themselves with it, and this
will bring to ii the cream of the minor
league talent in the country.
AT the meeting the New England League
came out with no uncertain sound against
tho farming system, which but encour-
ages the aior league clubs to hold men
anti save salaries by leasing them out In
class A the league will stand on par
with any organization in tho country out
side of the national agreement, and II
will b. impossible for any other league
save the national to draft players from it.
The rule adopted which bars a player
who goes elsewhere after signing and re
fusing TO live up to his contract is a coed
one. but it could have been made stronger
by barring club which allows such a
player on its team from participation In
any game with New England League
club.
The action taken in regard To the be-
hay'Or Of players on the ball field cannot
but have salutary effect, and will raise
the standard Of the game in all Of the
cities Of this organization
The Maine clubs We're extremely anx-
ous to open their campaign In the east.
but inasmuch - such an arrangement
would operate badly in the preparation Of
a schedule, and az In all probability two
of the Maine clubs would be in the west
ern section Of the circuit mt the opening
of the championship season, 1t was thought
better in every way to open the campaign
in the western section.
The matter of umpircs was discussed,
with the result that undoubtedly tine most
efficient corps Of umpireS that ever served
the organization will be selected The
officials have not yet been selected, but
this year they will be signed on regular
contracts boston Herald
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Work of the Glass Combine.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 12.-Reports received
here indicate that the window glass houses
controlled by the Plttsburg and Indiana
combinations have closed down for a
month. Several thousand workmen are
made idle, and all employed in this indus
try will lose about 100000 in wages The
reason for the shutdown assigned BY the
manufacturers Is that prices cannot be
maintained if big stocks are accumulated
before the spring trade opens The work
ors' association regards the suspension as
4 violation Of the wage agreement. and
threaten TO retaliate by refusing to resume
work until the manufacturers advance
wages to the full amount Of the reduction
OF two years AGO