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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

a movement in behalf of spelling re
form has now been begun in France.
We believe it was Mark Twain who
first suggested this by pointing out the
difference between the way he pro-
nounced French and the way the
French insisted on spelling it,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

A London paper suggests that this
is good time to apply a pressure on
the Newfoundlers to bring them into
the Dominion. and thus restrict the
operations of American fishermen. The
idea of turning the utter poverty and
starvation Of colony to political ac-
count is peculiarly British.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

Closing out American meats from
German cities may be a horse on us
but 1t is certainly mule on the Father.
land. If consular reports are trust
worthy. butchers are paying S45 70 $40
for ex-street car motors.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

Apropoa Of tbs puealiafly Aafsss
tendency 10 rxplain things h
saying there occurs 10 ms mia! i
attempts sometimes made % aa.o
Tor tho derivation - tho c11so
word Nrish.rabblt regret d "a
that Webster ialls luto thr ennwoa 4
Fos - considering tho wosd rAss 4
corruption % rarc BIT NOW. ~ ihse
BY photographers who hare hsa II
advantage ~ a technical aatu4inasa
with farts relating 81 the 81 sia y i
word. Welsh rabbit IL mrrvI7 %
term aud uog ruFrup,tan as aA
never was auythIb. bat Nc.ss.as
aad in ia ReHosls ii was ytseuttl a
slang term. yct b rraaau 81 10 Il
hRbttude IN the language u hAt aas
uutgrowu what might a. ga..st
coaraeurss % To origin. and 4 ssu Il
titled 70 place 10 ths acrcplrl r6a.h
uiary without any apology % iauei
explanation In proof - sha
cite other examples. notably
Wendell. interrupted ,as rot
81 the l,ttlr llostoa hoy yag go
the lady with your chatter kst
now and play awhile Chicago 20
uur
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

As for Oxford, she may not toy with
Cambridge exactly as a cat toys with
mouse, but in the classical Language
OF these sad times she gets there Just
the same.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

1t would be a good idea to distribute
a few copies of the Monroe doctrine
abroad, with the request to post cen
spicuously.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

There will be many an American
bosom wrung before China makes up
that 400OO0,000 yen indemnity-shirt
bosoms, that is.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

Sixty thousand copper cents were
turned into the sub-treasury at Cincin-
natl in day last week as a consequence
OF the suppression of the penny-in-the-
slot gambling devices.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

With a better base ball team at the
national capital and a new navy there
is no reason why we shouldn't be re-
spected abroad.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

To give young man practical edu-
cation in the art of advertising is TO
give him one of the most essential re-
quirements of success.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

On tho principal lines ot the Cbleaa
Milwaukee q 81 Paul railway paasens
trains are electric lighted. steam ee ~
and protected by block signals
these modern appliances, railway rs,s''l
at high speeds has reached q dek..
safety heretofore unknown and not Az
able on roads where they are not " \,
Electric lights aud steam heat mase y
sihle o. dispense with tho oil lamp an1
car stove Block signals have reluoe,.
chances for collisions 20 the minimum
maintaining an absolute interval o. y
between trains
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

winter Tourist Tickets Vie the WI"
Railroad
Are now on sale 20 all the winter r 49, h i
the South, good returning until JUL s,s
20. Also HARVEST Excursion ~ y
all POINTS south on excursion date -
dition 10 above, Railroad and e., -
tickets TO all points IN the UNIrsrp. 49,
and EUROPE, at lowest rates ~ u,oruA
tickets, excursion dates and iuI w nstIs
ton or n copy Of the Home seekeIs 80
call at Wabash Ofiico, 1909 Fsrnem
or write .vo..
N. W. r. Agt, Omaha ~
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

The Personal ECroiicctioHs q ~
81 Arc, beginning in llarpcr's Nas
for April, will show Joan as 6augai
Of the people; the incidents 9! hef 5
hpot among her rustic playma'es 2
IN the midst ~ buculir associated
her childish superstitions. pcoP.ine
earth with strange prcscHces suggss
by fairy folklore and stories o.
saints her diatressful solicitations
her county. fcd constantly By udiu
Of defeat that pierced her heart y
opened there the fountain ot prpphe
the heavenly voices and visions
nourished tho hope oi deliveranee ',
should surely come through her
conquest Of a corrupt court. her mar
triumPhs; her betrayal and ma''
dom
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25
THE PHANTOM

on MAY TALK
about your ortho-
dox ghost. who
haunt ancient cas-
ties, wailing and
grooming. and car
rying flaming lights
from window to
window for appar-
emily no earthly, or
rather unearthly,
purpose save that
Of fat.t,ifyipg ont Of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

Patience Is the road 10 sdvancem'''
all lines of life
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

An extravagant man loves 70 iSo''''
wife on tho beauty Of economy
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

Nothing Ia more reasonable ana y
than good manners.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

80 buys a good Top BaRsY with tfan
SuarinT Top Tho Chicago Scale tn
VIC only onca who can sell a. This prt5s,
iuruiaa Their customers a ihgassn4 afir
~ less Than tho uaphl prices paid b. 3sss
! will pay to secure their cataioFss -
they srud frNa on application This "a
raHy j. perfectly reliable and ,bey Hasf
speciality ~ supplying tho wants u 'Arzs
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

He who is not actively kind Is cru''
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25
winter Touri., Tickets via the "'''

No fish gets away that bites at the d''
hook
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

All ESeat men are in some des's'
spired
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-05-25

The street is full Of humiliation TO
proud.
What we learn With pleasure
forget
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
NEW ORIENT LINE.
Great Northern Railroad is Planning
For II.

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. Sit Is announ-
ced that arrangements have practically
been completed for steamship line be-
tween this city and the Orient to be
operated In connection with the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company and the
Great Northern Railroad. b. Campbell,
general freight agent of the Oregon Rail-
way and Navigation Company, stated that
the final arrangements for the new steam
ship line have not been completed,
but it is expected that when, David G..
Davids, representative OF Samuels,
samuels q Co., Yokohoma, arrives here
next Wednesday, the matter will be
finally arranged. 1t is not learned concern
ing the steamships which will be used
on the lines though II is expected
that Samuels, Samuels & Co., will furnish
them il the deal is successful. 1t Is the
intention to run one steamer per
month at the beginning. IL
is claimed negotiations are being carried
on with the Portland FIGURING Company
for the shipment of large amount OF
-four to the Orient. Hereafter nearly all
the flour to the Orient went via the
NORTH hern Pacific or Canadian Pacific
lfpaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
WANT THE OTHER MAN.
The Brutal Murderer of Mrs. Rose
Wiggins Not Found.

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Feb. 5.--Mrs. Ellen
Madden and Mrs. Albert Hall, who were
arrested last evening on suspicion that
they knew something about the death OF
Mrs. Rose Wiggins of 80 Morris street,
were arraigned before Police Justice
Douglass today and were remanded for a
further examination.
Mrs. Virgins, who was 26 years of age,
laid on the floor OF her mothers apart
ments, with her skull crushed in. Her
mother, Mrs. Madden, lay drunk on the
floor, partly under a. bed. After she
came to, she said her daughter was killed
by her husband, William Virgins. The
circumstances acquit him and throw sus-
picion on Albert Hall, young man of
whom Virgins was iealouo.
Wiggins is the engineer of the tug
Belle McWiggins. Helived with his wife
in the Arlington flats in York and
Gregory streets. Albert Hall, his wife
and Mrs. Virgins visited Mrs.
Madden on Sunday afternoon. When
Virgins reached there, it is said, he found
his wife sitting on EIslrs lap, and he
thereupon raised row and struck his
wife with the leg of the table. Virgins
then left for New Haven on the tug. lie
has not yet returned. The police are
looking for Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Elbe Was Worth s3OO,OoO.
HELD UP THE TRAIN.

Then the Highwaymcn Cleaned Out
the Passengers.
PUEBLO, Col, Feb. 5.-The Western ex-
press on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Road, train No. 1, bound for Colorado and
California, was held up one mile west Of
Sylvia, Reno county, Kansas, at 11;25
O'Clock last night by four masked men
who signalled danger. Two Of
the robber, covered the engineer
and the fireman and two went 10 the
express car. For some reason they
failed to effect an entrance and then went
TO the coaches and made the passengers
give up all their valuables. The train was
held for an hour and ten minutes by the
robbers who then rode south. Conductor
McGrath ran the train back to Sylvia and
gave the alarm and Sheriff Patton was on
the trail with his posse in few minutes.
The men are believed to be members of
the Stafford gang.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Dawson a. Company.

Announce the arrival of the Lowell. Diamond
and Stearns models for 1895. the Stearns hav-
ing been recently added to their line. Both
wheels are artistic In their makeup and can
not fail TO please and satisfy the most fastidi-
Gus riders. Each wheel has it's respective
merits and lndividualities which are suited to
opposite tastes.
The Lowell " made with its usual strength
and combines IL with beauty and llghtness I;
the Stearns, with it's distinctive design, Is n
leader this season and introduces several new
features which commend themselves at once
To the experienced wheelman. Price of both
wheels Zoo.
You are iavted to inspect them-at our stores
In Providence and Pawtuckct.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
THE LIE PASSED.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 5.-An excit-
ing scene occurred in the State Senate
yesterday. Mr.. Goodwin, the leading
Populist Senator, who is contesting Rep
preventative Cobb's seat in Congress,
made some illusions to frauds in the
recent election. Mr.. Pettus, president
of the Senate, denied the charge. The lie
was given and the two Senator'S started
toward each other but friends rushed
between just in time to prevent bloodshed.
The scene was very exciting for few
moments, but blew over without serious
trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
A Novel Entertainment.

One OF the most novel and interesting
entertainments ever given in this city will be
given next Friday evening in Y. NJ q. A. Hall.
At that time Prof. Colby's German pupils will
entertain the audience with stories, anecdotes,
songs and recitations In German. The fact
that all who participate in these exercises
knew not a word of German five weeks ago,
ments ever given.
Ii will go far to prove the wonderful superb
ority of Prof. Colby's Natural Method and de-
monstrate the fact that he performs all he
promises in advertising "a speaking knowledge
of German in Ave weeks. Tickets can be had
free of charge at the office of the Y. VI. G. A.
Prof. Colby will give free lectures in Y. NJ G.
A. hall on Saturday, at and p. M, and his
third and last term begins on Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Combine Against the A. p. A.

BAY CITY, Mich, Feb. 5.--The Catholic
priests and Protestant ministers of the
city have held several meetings recently
for the purpose Of forming Christian
Union, the object OF which is to bring
about greater respect for each others be-
liefs and to do away especially with the
intolerance alleged to be engendered and
fostered by the A. p. A., and kindred or
ganizations. All the pastors met yester-
day and adopted articles OF association Of
the Christian Union Of Bay City OF Mich
ipan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
I FROM THE ELBE.
A Mail Pouch Comes Ashore Off
SouthwoId.

LowEsroFT, Feb. ga mail bag
marked No. 1, belonging to the steamship
Elbe, was found off Southwold this morn-
ing.
An inquest upon the remains OF Fried
rich Ernst of Magdeburg, Prussia, the
drowned passenger of the Elbe, whose
body was landed here yester-
day by the fishing smack Verna,
was opened here this morning. The
coroner swore In special jury and an
nounced his intention OF traversing all the
facts in the case. The inquest was then
adjourned until Feb. 26. The coroner Is
communicating with all the parties in
terested in the disaster. ~
Eibe Was Worth 100000.
BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The Frankfurter Zei-
tung says that, allowing for depreciation,
the lost steamship Elbe was worth $780,
0o0 She cost s725,O00. The North Ger
man Lloyds Company insures itself. The
Elbe underwriters are heavy losers on the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
FIVE DEAD NOW.
Another Victim OF Yesterdays Ex.
plosion Dies al The Hospital.

Thomas Casey died ct the Rhode Island
Hospstal at 8 O'Clock last evening, making
the number Of deaths. by the explosion OF
the boiler at the Carpenter ice house yes
terday morning, five. All of the Others
that were injured are on the road to re-
covery. , ...eeafft" ft'"
Messrs. Carpenter are using every effort
TO investigate the matter, and will aid he
city and State officials in every possible
manner.
The work Of cutting ice was begun this
morning at the opposite end OF thee
buildings where the said accident occurred
A large number of persons were about
the place TO-DAY to satisfy their curiosity.
An inquest will be begun in few days
by Coroner Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
PUBLIC HEARING G.
once of the Clerk Of Committees,

once of the Clerk OF Committees.
City Hall, jan 81, 1885
Ths Joint Committee Sewers OF the City
Council TO whom have been referred the petitio ns
George A. Youlden ct al. for a sewer in Rey-
nolds avenue. from Broad street 70 Taylor street.
and in Taylor street. from Reynolds avenue to Pot
ters avenue.
Charles Goldsten ct al, for q sewer In Shawmut
street, from Gladstone avenue TO Orms street.
A. A. White ct AL for sewer in Cranston street
from Potter's avenue 10 Huntington avenue.
George III. T.. Royce ct AL for sewer In Bolander
street from Abbott street to Grand View street.
Proprletors OF Swan Point Cemetery for sewer
In Frank street from Plain street TO Beacon
avenue.
Peter y. Charles ct AL for a sewer in Plum street
from oxford street TO Fruit street
Resolution for a sewer In Taylor street from n
point about 81 feet south OF Chester avenue TO
Marlborough avenue.
Hereby Rive notice that they will give a Public
Hearing upon said petitions In Committee Room
ii, City Hail. on TIL URSDAY, Feb. 7th, 1895. at .
o'clock p. m, when oil parties interested in said
petitions hereby notified to appear IL they shall
see ft, and be heard the feon.
BY order OF the Committee.
GEORGE III. WOOD, Chairman.
ID. +. HAYDEN. Clerk Of Committees. fb-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
COMPLIMENTARY MUSICALE.

At the music rooms OF William II. Lane,
52l Butler Exchange, between and 5
O'Clock this afternoon, there was enjoyed
by goodly number OF persons including
many young folk, complimentary piano
recital and musicale. Mr.. Albert ;. Met
calf played five selections on the piano,
and Master James McGregor Barlow, OF
Fall River, n promising young pupil OF
Mr.. Lane, sang 13 selections, the perform
ance being a trying test OF the quality and
power of the lads vocal accomplishments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
PUBLIC HEARING

Tbe Joint standing committee on educatfou Of the
City Council will give d public hearing In the
Council Cham bers, city han, on FRIDAY, the eth
lerested In the following resolution, which was
ferred 10 said committee In the Board Of Aldermen
on January 3l,1s95;
Resolved, That the Joint standing comm ittee on
education be and they are hereby directed TO In
quire into and report Ct some early date as TO the
advisability and necessity for the immediate or
early erection OF high school building on the
East side OF the river"
BY order OF the Chairman,
JOHN L. KENDRICK.
HENRY y. ROSE Secretary. f5-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
FIRE MEMS BALL.

the Providence Permanent Firemen's Re-
lief Association will occur tomorrow
evening st Infantry Hall. A great tifhe is
assured and ali the pleasure resulting
from the combination OF flowers, decora-
tions, good music aud dancing will be In
svidencs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05

Synopsis-1he cold wave this morning covers
nearly the entire region east Of the Rocky
mountains. with temperatures below zero In
he north and fGeczing weather rs far south as
Central Texass the zero line reaches south
TO Cincinnati and St. Louis.
The cold spell will attain It's maximum.
severity tonight in the East. when In
this city the temperature may fall to
slightly below zero. Yesterdays storm
is this morning central of Nova
Scotia. having developed much energy In the
night. Strong wesferiy winds prevail over the
northeast. the highest velocity reported bcing
~ miles at Woods Holl. Mass. In New En-
gland the temperature range Is from below
at Mortified. VT. TO u above at Nantucket.
Clear weather rules over this district today,
except In eastern Maine. where snow Is
falling.
WASHINGTON. Feb. B. For New England
Fair, much colder Wednesday morning;
northwest gales diminishing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05

Rand -McNally's Great World Atlas - 1919
pages of maps from new plates. Two volumes
Location OF all names shown by index adjoin-
ing the maps. Census returns from all
countries. Text on each map. Statistics from
every country. Acknowledged by all TO he
the most complete and best tlme-saving atlas
ever published. Low price. Drop ~ postal
TO A. :. smith, u Aborn street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Social and Dance.

A social and dance takes place at o'clock
tonight at Harmony Hall, g35 Westminster
street, under the auspices Of the American
Associated club A good time is 10 10 had.
and all loving good time are expected to
attend
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Don't Hurt.

Fine Gold Filings for two dollars and
upward. Silver Filings one dollar. Crown
and Bridge Work a speciality. DR.. simmons
method of Extracting is always painless and
perfectly safe. Recommended by leading
physicians. Dr.. NJ. Y. simmons Dental
Rooms, SS Westminster street, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
Entrance Examinations.

Seventeen pupils are taking the en-
trance examinations at the State Normal
school today. The spring term opens to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
pc,,h Of Rev. Henry A. Colt.

CONCORD, n. H., Feb. 5.-Rev. Henry A.
Colt, ID. d., rector of ST. Psul's School,
died at 10 o'clock last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05
CITY ADVERTTsEMENTs.
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE.

Notice to Abutting Owners on
Reynolds Avenue, Taylor,
Shawmut, Cranston, Bolander
Frank and Plain Streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-05

Physicians universally recommend Ayers
Hygienic Coffee. Try package. Grocers sell IL.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-21

Optimistic to a degree bordering on.
the boom days of 1885. Kansas City gave
a horse show. In spite of electrical
wagons. trolley cars and burning blcy.
cles the Missouri River metropolis OK.
hibited the long. lank runner. the
snooth-limbed trotter and the steady.
going. all-purposc animal of the streets
In one grand. old-fashioned meeting.
Good for Kansas City! Some day that
town may exhibit the horse only In
menageiics, but let 1t gather together
the noble animals now out of Jobs.
slick them up and trot them out to al.
miring crowds carteG to the show
grounds In everything and on every.
thing except horse equipages. Horses
have been banlshed from the boule.
wards by the bicycle: they have been
forced from tho streets by electricity
Trot them out for show. They will al.
ways be pleasing to the eye. Granted
that we are beginning to regard the
noble animal In the light of contain.
Ing so many rib rOasts and 40 many
sirloin steaks. what Of It: Is a horse
the less symmetrical and sleek and
glossy for being reckoncd In value by
the pound! Thrifty Kansas City. When
she cannot make anything else from
her equine properties she collects then,
aad charges gate receipts tc profits. II
the horse show doesn't pay II T. only &
commercial stride to the slaughter pen.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-21

Combination IL the tendency of the
agc--as several million orators have "a
markcd--and now this tendency Is to
assert itself In the managcmen; of the
thcaters. There Is to be theatcr syn.
dicatc. or trust" aud. presumably
the managers will operate the dramatic
stage very much Us the managers Of
the oil trust operate In shares of stock.
They will control the market for plays.
stars. leading ladies. "hcavies" and
"supcs." They will invest even shares
in the products of Mr.. rlncro's talent
and Mr.. lbsen's genius and mono,.o..c
the visible supply. They may cvei. Sc
cure the option for all America Oh such
priceless histrionic commodities as
Bcrnhardt ana Dusc and Sir Henry
lIrudrib Irving. The facts suggest
some amazing possibilities for the f,I.
turc. The drama is-or should be
classified In the world of art What if
the syndicate movement extend to the
other branches of artI \ time Is con.
ceivable when the market for modern
French painters will he IN the hands of
a syndicate which will drive al CON-
petition to the wall. A paintc: not eli
ploycd by the trust cannot hope 10
sell" He must accept syndicate terms
OF get out of the business Then there
will be sculpture trust and music
trust. We shall buy Brahms and RI.
binstcin and Dvorak by order thrOugli
II syndicate. which will carefully grade
prices to meet the demand. A poetry
trust would he inevitable and could bc
handled magnlticently. There would
bc n catalogue number and price list
for every poem. william Morris. :or
instance. would rate as al" or extra
quality" Lewis Morris as "mlddlins'
or "inferior." We should order poems
by telephone and pay the syndicate
ratcs-or else put mp with home. made
poetry and run the risk of infringing
some Of the syndicate patents. In the
end there will be one all.comprehensivc
syndicate Of all these syndicates. There
will be an art trust. The prospect II
interesting. II not nllurlng. But just
wait until John Ruskin hears Of |, and
takes his pen In hand!
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-21

That was u good rebukc which nm
English bachelor, IL accredited with
giving his sister, who wrote. asking
him to look up II governess for her
daughters. enun,erating the list of
talents ana virtues she would require.
Oh u salary Of four hundred dollars u
year. "l'll look out Tor one certainly"
lic wrote In reply; but. n l ind lady
all that you describe. shall marry her.
II she will have me-" An EnglishwOm.
ans standard Of requirement for the
post OF gOverncss. companion. or secrc.
tary has long been known rs out Of all
proportion to the meager salaries she
Is willing to pay for her services.