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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

PAIR HEAVY, YOUNG HORSES.
Sound. Also wagon sleds. IL. X. At
wood, Fairfield Center. 4w52s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

5000 CORDS or SPRUCE or FIR
pulp wood. Wanted at once. Frank
Il. Mace, 81 Winthrop St, Augusta.
4w52s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-04

TWENTY HENS AND TWO COCK
ERELS Year old pullets, $500 each
70. quick sale. Two tons oats on
straw. Cut ripe, clear and good. Call
s6renoona or evenings at the Moore
House, Nichols st, Madison. 2w52f
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Serial 0485S


 Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska. January 6, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given, that J. H. Costello, Trustee, of Independence, Kansas has applied for an oil and gas permit under section g, of the Act of February 25, 1920, for the following described land:
 Porcupine Nos. 5 8, and 9.
 Portage Bay Nos. l, 3, 1, 13, and II. Described as an area commenc- ing at Corner No. 1, thence s. AS deg. 30 min E., 5280 it., thence s. Al deg 30 min. w, 52S0 it., thence N. 4S deg. 30 min w. 5280 it., thence s. fl deg. 30 min. W. 1920 it.. thence S. 48 deg. 30 min. w. 52S0 it., thence s. fl deg. 30 min. w., 2640 it., thence N. 4S deg. 30 min. w. 1920 it., thence N. Al deg. 30 min E., 5280 ft.. thence s. 4S deg. 30 min E., 264O it., thence N. fl deg. 30 min. E., 3960 it., to place of beginning, embracing 1880 acres. Situated in Kodiak Recording District. Alaska, and one half mile northeast of the northeast shore of Portage Bay on the Alaska Penin- sula.
 Any and all persons having adverse or conflicting claims to said land. are hereby notified that a full statement under oath, of such claim, should be filed in this office, showing a superior right to a permit or lease under said act, or a valid existing adverse or con flicting claim to the land, or the min erals therein under the public land laws, on or before March 5, 1928: oth- erwise, such claim may be disregarded in granting the permit or lease applied for.
 FRANK 4. BOYLE. Register Publish Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, r, 1923.
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TRAIN DELAYED MANY
 HOURS: HEAVY STORM

Due to heavy weather conditions in the Broad Pass regions the Overland Limited was several hours late in reaching Seward last evening, whistl- ing in at about Il o'clock.
 Passengers coming in from the in- terlor state that it was not until Wll- low was reached that the continuous service of the rotary blow was not required. On the extreme top of the Pass the snow was quite deep, huge drifts in many places requiring some bucking before being broken through. The weather was not extremely cold so the only inconvenience was the delay in reaching the coast.
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C0RDOvA POSTAL CLERK
 TAXES LIFE WITH RIFLE

Cordovans arriving on the Admiral Watson bring the news to Seward ot the suicide Monday of Chas. H. Game we'll known resident of COrdova, his rash act being attributed to i'll health.
 Mr. Game. who is employed in thS Cordova postiffice failed to show up for work on Monday morning, altho he was seen cleaning off the snow be- fore his home at s o'clock. Waiting until after the noon hour Assistant Postmaster Smith went to Games home and found him dead on the floor of his front room. The weapon used in the deed of self-destruction was a rifle, which was held between his knees was the trigger was being pull ed. The deceased was a longtime resident of Cordova and was held in high esteem was a host of friends His position with the postal department covered 2 number of -aars. Survlv ing him are two children, who are re ceiying their education in the Bap- tist orphanage at Kodiak. His wife, from whom he separated some years ago, Is in the states.
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fl deg. 30 min. E. 1920 it., thence 5. 4S deg. 30 min. E., 10,56O it.. thence s. fl deg. 30 min. w., 3960 it. thence N. AS deg. 30 min. w., 10.- 560 it.; thence N. 46 deg. 15 min. w., 52S4 it.; thence N. 41 deg. 30 min. E., 2640 fit. to place of begin ming, embracing 128O acres. Situated in Kodiak Recording District Third Judicial Division, Alaska, and on Bear Creek, a tributary of Lake Be charof, on the Alaska Peninsula.
 Any and all persons having adverse pr conflicting claims to said land are hereby notified that full statement under oath, of such claim, should be filed in this office, showing superior right to permit or lease under said act, or valid existing adverse or con flicting claim to the land, or the min erals therein under the public land laws, on or before March 8, 1923; oth- frwise, such claim may be disregarded in granting the permit or lease applied for
 FRANK A. BOYLE, Register Publish Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, F, 1923.
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TWO YEARS OCCUPATION

PARIS, Jan. 24-According to a statement issued from the offices of Premier Poincare, the French occupa- ton of the Ruhr district may extend over a two year period. General Wey- gant will probably be appointed high commissioner for the newly occupied territory which may be completely cut off frem the rest of Germany. The militarization of the railroads and oth- CT lines of communication is expected to be the next move of coercion. It is asserted on good authority that even more drastic measures will be en- ployed should Germany continue to re- sist
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COBLE|VZ IN UPROAR AFTER DEPARTURE
 OF ]. $. SOLDIERS
PoPULAcE OVERWHELM fLOcA, POLICE, WRECK OFFICES
 AND NEWSPAPER PLANT

coBLENZ, Jan. 25.--Less than c4 hours after the Yankee troops de- parted Coblenz was in an uproar, the populace overwhelming the local po- lice and holding two violent demon strations against separation from Germany.
 Mobs wrecked several business of fees and the plants of two newspapers which favored the formation of re- public.
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TROOP MOVEMENT REPORTED AMONG
 GERMAN PEOPLES
HUNDRED AND SIXTY THOUSAND IN UNOccUPiED SECTIONS
 ARE ON THE MOVE

ESSEN, Jan. 24.-French officials in statement issued last evening de. clare that there is considerable move. ment of German troops in unoccupied territory, no less than 160,000 men, miners, railroad employees and labor CTS laying down their tools and en- gazing in semi-military movement. From the Hanover, Munich and Wesel regions 1t is reported that the reisch- wahr are concentrating reinforce ments.
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SUM MONS.
No. S---

Tn tne District Court for the Territory
 Of Alaska, Third Division.
 Vera Tyler. Plaintiff, vs. Marcus V.
 Tyler, Defendant.
 The President of the United States
 of America to the above-nancd de.
 fendant, Greeting:
 Pursuant to the provisions Of ;ln or der made and entered in and by the aboye-named Court in the above enti- tied action or the first day of Decem- Der, 1922, directing that service ot summons be made upon the above named defendant by publication, you are hereby required to appear in said court within thirty days after the completion of the period of publica- ton of this summons, to-wit, within thirty days after the 27th day of Janu- ary, 1928, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff in the above entitled action.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer plain tiff's complaint as herein required the said plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to said court for decree of di vorce dissolving the bonds of matri- mony existing between you and plain tiff and such other and further relief as to the court may seem just and proper in the premises.
 The date of the first publication of this summons is December 16 1922. and the date of it's last publication is January 27. 1923.
 Witness the Honorable E. E. Ritchie Judge of said Court, and the seal of said Court hereunto affixed this first day of December, 1922.
 (Seal) w. N. CUDDY, Clerk of the District Court for the
 Territory of Alaska. Third Division. Publish Dec. 16, g, 30, 1922: January
 6, 13, 20, 27, 1923. 1t
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PACKING COMPANY MAKES
 CONTRACT WITH VESSEL

SEATTLE. Jan. 2i.-The Carlisle Packing Company yesterday afternoon closed a contract with the owners of the steamship B.ookdale whereby the vessel will be used by that concern as a cannery tender for the sason of 1923.
 In addition to acting as tender the Broohdale will also be the supply yes sel for the following places. Dutch Harbor, Akutan, Kuskokwim and points in the Boring Sea. The sailing date is announced as May 10, at which time it is expected that the crews and material for the various plants will be loaded.
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
 Seria! 4713

Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska. January s, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given, that J. H. Costello, Trustee, of Independence, Kansas, has applied for an oil and gas permit under section g, of the Act of February 25, 1920 for the following described land:
 Rex Creek Nos. l, 4, 5 8, 9, 10, II and 12. Described as an area, com mencing at corner No. l, thence $. 40 deg. 30 min. E., 5280 it.; thence s. Al deg. 30 min. w. 5280 it; thence s. 48 deg. 30 min E. 5280 it.; thence s. fl deg. 30 min. w. 2640 ft; thence N. AS deg. 30 min. w. 10. 560 it.; thence N. fl deg. 30 min. E. 1920 it., to the place of beginning, contain ing 12S0 acres, situated i'll the Ko- diak Recording District, Alaska, and on Rex Creek, a tributary of Dry Bay, on the Alaska Peninsula.
 Any and all persons having adverse or conflicting claims to said land. are hereby notified that full statement under oath, of such claim, should be filed ill this office, showing a superior right to a permit or lease under said act, or valid existing adverse or con- flicting claim to the land, or the min erals therein under the public land laws, on or before March 8, 1928; oth- erwise such claim may be disregarded in granting the permit or lease applied for
 FRANK A. BOYLE, Register. Publish Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, IT, 1923.
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
 Serial O4856
Department of the Interior

oepdi lIucut OI the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska January $, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given, that J. H. Costello. Trustee, of Independence. Kansas, has applied for an oil and gas permit under section 9, of the Act of February 9, 1920, for the following desc1ibed land:
 Salmon Creek Nos. f, ,, 6, ', s 13, fl, and Is. Described as an area commencing a Corner No. 1, thence s. $ deg. 45 min. E., 5393 it., thence S. 4S deg. 30 min. E., 52S0 it., thence $. il deg. 30 min. w., 1920 fl thence $. 4S deg. 30 min. E., 52SO it., thence s. 4l deg. 30 min. w., 2640 it., thence N. 4S deg. 30 min w, 10 560 ft., thence N. 36 deg 45 min W. 53S3 it., thence N. II deg. 50 min. E., 3960 fl. to. place of beginning, em- bracing 1280 acres. Situated in ko- diak Recording District, Judicial Di- vision, Alaska, and on Salmon Greek a tributary of Lake Becha3of on thr Alaska Peninsula.
 Any and all persons having adverse or conflicting claims to said land are hereby notified that full statement under oath, of such claim, should be filed in this office, showing a superior right to a permit or lease under saiC act, or valid existing adverse or con flicting claim to the land, or the min erals therein under the public land laws, on CT before March 3, 1923; oth- erWise, such claim may be disregarded in granting the permit or lease applied for
 FRANK 4. BOYLE, Register Publish Jan. 13, 20 27, Feb 5, 10, IT, 1923
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PROTEST NOTE FROM GERMANY
 HAS BEEN READ
AMBASSADOR MAKES PUBLIC CONTENTS OF NOTE RE-
 oARpING RUHR QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The Ger man embassy last night made public the contents of the note transmitted to the United States concerning the occupation of the Ruhr district by French and Belgium troops.
 The note characterizes the occupa- ton movement as one which attempts Ito force with terTorizing measures the compliance of German officials to render assistance in the execution of illegal measures aimed against their own country and through the expul- sion of those officials who refuse to cooperate with the forces of occupa tion."
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Mrs. Frank M. kempfer, wife of the we'll kpown old timer of Valdez, died suddenly at her home at Port Wells December 29 and the body was taken to Valdez for interment. Deceased was 49 years of age and had lived in Valdez ma.,y years. She is survived 1ny her i.uso4nd, mother and sister, the twn latter living in Washington
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27
NORTHWESTERN LEAVES
 PUGET SOUND TODAY

SEATTLE. Jan. 24.-The steamship Northwestern sailed from this port at 9:00 o'clock this morning. The passen- gers booked for Seward were as fol lows: J. E. Arbogast, Harry Bruce, Frank Martin, Frank Teufele, E. H. Potter, Edith Whitaker, s. N. Cap pers, I. E. Arbogast, J. J. Flaw, A. s. Helton and wife, Grace Fisher. B. Wenne-strom, Albert {. Summers.
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
 Serial 0d2S7
Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska January 6. 1923.
 Notice is hereby given, that ' IT Costello, Trustee, of Independence, Kansas. has applied for an oil and gas permit under section g, of the Act Of February 25, 1920, for the following desci ibed land:
 Bear Creek Nos. g. 10. II, 12 13, 16, 21, and g. Described as an area commencing at Corner No. thence s. 46 deg. 15 min. E., 528t it., thence s. 4S deg. 30 min. F.. 10,560 it. thence s. fl deg. 30 min W. 264O it.; thence N. 48 deg 90 min w. 5280 it.. thence s. fl deg. 30 min. w., 2640 1t, thence N. IS deg. 3G min. w., 5230 it., thence N. fl deg 30 min. E.. 2640 it., thence N 4g deg. IS min. w., 52S4 it.; thence N fl deg. 30 min. E.. 2640 it to place ol beginning. embracing 12S0 acres Situated in the Kodiak kecording District, Alaska, and on Bear Greek, tributary of Lake Becharof on th, Alaska Peninsula.
 Any and all persons having adverse or conflicting claims to said land are hereby notified that full statement under oath, of such claim, should b., filed in this office, showing a superior right to q permit or lease under saic act, or a valid existing adverse or con dieting claim to the land, or the min erals therein under the public lana laws, on or before March 9, 1923; oth- erHiSe, such claim may be diSreSarded in granting the permit or lease applied for
 FRANK A. BOYLE, Register. Publish Jan. 13, 20, 2, Feb. ,, 10, IT, 1923
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
 Serial Q4455
Department of

Department of the Interior United States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska January 6, 1923.
 Notice is hereby given, that J. H. Costello, Trustee, of Independence, Kansas. has applied for an oil and gas permit under section P, of the Act of February 25, 1920, for the following described land:
 Bear Creek Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6. 2, 8. 2S and A. Described as an area com mencing at Cor. No. thence s. 46 deg. IS min. E.. 5284 it.. thence N.
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AMENDMENT MADE
 ID CONSTITUTION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The house of representatives last evening just before adjournment passed the propos- ed amendment to the constitution which prohibited the issuance of tax free securities. The measure was in troduced by William R. Green. of Iowa,
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27
RESUMPTION OF WAR
 MAY RESULT IN EAST

LAUSANNE, Jan. 24.--Lord CuTzon, appearing before the Near East con- ference last evening, informed the members present that the refusal of Turkey to submit the dispute over the Mosul oil fields to the league of na- tions had created situation of eX- treme gravity.
 The matter in the opinion of Lord Curzon. was so grave that it may in volve possible renewal of warfare.
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RUPTURE IS EXPECTED

PARIS, Jan. 24.-The French am bassador stationed at the German cap ital has reported to the home office that the German government is pre- pairing to break off relations with France and make it impossible for Frenchmen to remain in Germany. A rupture between the two countries is momentarily expected.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27
OLDEST lNHABlTAnT DEAD

ATLANTA, Jan. 24.-Eveline Dooth a neg-ess in Oglethorpe county, in this state, died today. Her age is officially vouched for at 125 years, g months, Il days. Her third child is aged 99 years and is still living.
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FRENCH TRYING THYSsEN

MAYENCE, Jan. 24.-Trial by court martial of Fritz Thyssen and six other German industrial leaders was com menced today. The court room is pack ed with French troops who with fixed bayonets on their rifles permit very few to enter. A heavy guard is sta toned outside the building with or ders to break up any demonstration.
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WOULD FIGHT DEMPSEY

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Tom Gibbons of St. Paul, light heavyweight, has posted $25OO forfeit with the New York boxing commission. challenging Jack Dempsey for the world heavy weight championship.
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.FREE STlTERs EXECUTE
 TWO RESIDENTS OF CORK

WATERFORD, Ireland, Jan. 25.- O'Reilly and Fitzgerald, residents of Cork, were executed at Waterford in- fantry barracks today after both had been found guilty of having arms in their possession.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27

George Tanaka, business man of Nenana, returned on the Watson 'h1s m }, ming after short business trip 10 the states, leaving on the Overla';i train fo rhis home.
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woRkmEN WANT MORE PAY

KATERINBERG, Jan. 24-The Kel. lerman Locomotive Works which is employing over 5000 men has shut down because the workers have de manded eight hours work with nine hours pay.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27

Mrs. Tom Aitken, wife of the noted Kantishna operator, arrived on last nights train and will take the Admi ral Watson.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27

o. Nelson contractor. arrived in town last evening and will remain for the next few days, enjoying rest aft CT many weeks put in on contract work.
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Elmer Rundin, engaged in contract work at Tunnel, returned to town last evening, his work on that particular job being finished.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27

Rev. R. V. B. Dunlap, who spen' Sunday at Latouche, returned this morning and will hold services here Sunday as usual.
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Charles Benson of the firm of Ben son & Whittemore, returned from Anchorage last night. where he had been on a business trip.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-27

George F. Forrest of Juneau is among the recent arrivals from the north who is awaiting the departure of the next boat for the south.
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Harry Hoben returned last night from a business trip to Anchorage. MT. Hoben reports a good trip and the city looking for a prosperous sea son.
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The housing is ready for erection on the two big dredges of the Tuba Mfg Co.,, near Nome.
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Frank O'Shea, Anchorageite, who has been in the states, returned on the Watson leaving on the train TOT the interior.
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T. E. r,Heherty and old time mer- chant oF Valdez, who removed several years ago tJ Seattle, died recently and was inferred in the Sound city.
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Dr. J. J. Jensesn left on the Admiral Watson for his home in Seldovia, aft CT spending the winter at Anchorage.
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Mrs. w. I. Whiting returned on last nights train from short visit to An chOrage.
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T. W. Butterfield, tie inspector, reg islered in last night from short trip up the line.
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Attorney A. E. Fucker returned this morning from short business trip to Valdez.
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E. McNemee Anchorage resident, is among the present visitors in Sew ard.
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chOrage.
Evening star., 1923-11-01
SOVIET ARMY'S THREAT
STIRS EASTERN EUROPE
LatUia Is Asked for Free Passage OF
Troops-Third Internutionale Re.
ne,Us PrOpagandist Activities.

revolution, large shipments OF wheat
have been made to Saxony. At the
same time strong diplomatic pressure.
of which the Washington State De-
partment has been fully informed. has
been brought to bear on the Baltic
states to oblige them to enter the
soviet confederation.
1t is reported that Victor Kopp. a
soviet agent. in the course OF recent
trip through Latvia, Esthonia and
Poland. demanded whether Latvia
was ready to insure free transit of
soviet troops and supplies toward
Germany, and added that refusal
would be considered a casus belli.
On the other hand, 1t Is known that
the condition of the Russian army is
not vet everything the soviet leaders
could wish, and especially that Rus
sia's war industries leave much to be
desired. 1t is even probable that the
whole menacing military and diplo-
matte movement Is merely one more
soviet bluff and that in the last anal
ysis the Russians, whatever happens
in Germany. will not dare 80 carry
out their threats.
Cling to World Revolt Plans.
At the same time there is no doubt
that the soviet leaders have never
wholly abandoned their plans for a
world revolution. With communism
everywhere waning. with reaetionary
Continued on Page g Column IL
Evening star., 1923-11-01
!. c. c. PAY INCREASE
WILL NET ONLY $8
Labor Department Employees
to Receive $74-Smith-
sonian, $129.

The 626 employees of the Department
of Labor in Washington are to get an
average net increase in salary, above
base pay plus the $240 bonus, under
reclassiflcation of $74.
The 1.479 employees of the Interstate
Commerce Commission in Washington
are to get an average net increase
of $S.
The 484 employees Of the Smithso-
nian Institution are to get an average
net increase of 1929.
In the Department Of Labor the nine
persons in the professional and scien-
tific service get an average net in
crease of s165 each; one person in the
service gets a net
increase Of $40: the 533 employees in
the clerical. administrative and fiscal
service are to get an average net in
crease of $7S. and the SO employees in
the custodfal service of the Iepart-
ment get an average net increase Of
s32
In the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the ESQ men in the profess
sional and scientific service are to get
an average net increase of $1s; the 131
employees in the subprofessional serv-
ice get an average net increase of
1924: the 957 in the clerical, admiRf6.
trative and fiscal service get ar aver
age net increase of 50; While the 141
employees in the custod&af service get
an average net increase of SIT year.
In the Smithsonian Institution. the
forty seven ,employes-1n the profess
sional End scientific service get an
average net increase of ss44; the fif-
ty-one employees in the subprofession-
al seryiceDget an average net increase
of $f45: the seventy-six in the cleri-
cal, administrative and fiscal serv-
Ice receive an average net increase of
$50, and the $40 in the custodial serv-
Ice get an average net increase Of s35
a year.
A table showing what reclassifica-
tion means to the employees Of the La
Dor Department, the Interstate Com
merce Commission and the Smithso-
nian Institution by services, will be
found on page 2 of The Star today.