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Show IS OFFERED' A USHER-POSITION USHER-POSITION A cablegram from headquarters of the Insular forest stIco department o thef Philippine Islands, received to-dny, to-dny, offers the position of chief clerk In the islands to William E. Thompson, Thomp-son, assistant property clerk of the I service In this city. Mr. Thompson I says he will confer with bis wife, who Is now in the east on a visit, beforo replying The position would be considered a splendid promotion for Mr. Thompson Thomp-son and lie Is inclined to accept It. The pay will be much greater than hb present position aud tho Insular pvsitlon would place him In lluo for the highest possible promotion In the poorest service of the United States pcssesslons. Mr. Thompson is familiar with the i Islands, havinp spent a lew years I there at the time of and after lhi war with Spain. Headquarters for the position will be at Manila. |