While the association is not particu
larly favorable to all parts of the
bill it supported it rather than have
legislation of any kind defeated. The
railroad men, members of the broth
erhood, were opposed to 'the bill be
cause of their belief that the roads
should remain in the control of the
government.
EX SERVICE MEN
ARE WANTED FOR
WASHINGTON JOBS
Government jobs for honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors as steno
graphers and typists are ready for all
those who are willing to work in
Washington, D. C, according to an
announcement made today by Lieu
tenant Colonel Matthew S. Smith, of
the Office of the Assistant to the
Secretary of War.
This is the answer to the complaint
bo often heard during the demobiliza
tion ol the army, that civilians and
women filled the clerical places in
Washington which should be given to
returned fighting men. Ex-service
men now have preference on all the
lists, under the law.
The official bulletin reads:
"The Government needs large num
bers of stenographers and typists in
Washington, D. C.
"tTsual entrance salaries are $1,000
to $1,200 a year, plus the bonus of
$20 a month authorized by Congress.
Higher-salaried positions are usually
filled through promotion.
