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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13

TIE THsoAr --"BRogS's BRONCHIAL TRocnus'
act directly on the organs Of the voice. They
nave an extraordinary effect In all disorders
OF the throat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13

A fair will be held to-day from 10 A.
NJ. toll p. NJ, for the benefit OF the Day
Nursery. at No. Sli west franklin street.
II will be given by four little girls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13
THE BLooKADlNG SQUADRON.
~ IL StnI Having Rough Time
High Seas.

CHARLESTON, S. c., February 2.--The
batileship Indiana and the dynamite
cruiser Vesuyius arrived off Charleston
Oar last night Contrary 70 all expecia-
tons, the cruiser made no effort al al 70
e'ns into the harbor OF 10 run the piocA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13

LEXINGTON VA. February l2.-tspe-
cial)-Hon j. X. Tucker Is no better
to-day His condition continues extreme
ly critical.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13
ROYn on NORTH CAROLINA.

Colonel James f. Boyd. of North Caro-
lima, arrived here tonight to attend the
banquet OF the Military Division Of the
Loyal Legion, at the Arlington. He is
still considered a Cabinet possibility. and
II Is stated that Governor Russell and
a delegation from North Carolina will
visit Canton in his behalf as soon as
Senator Pritchard is sufficiently well to
accompany them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13

~ notified that have been elected to
fill the chair. since no such notification
has come to me. do not think II would
be dignified In me to talk at the present
time" 1t is generally understood. how
ever, that the Postmaster-General viii
accept the new position, and will enter
upon the duties OF the Office at the open
ing OF the next session. in September
Speaking Of Mr.. Wilson's selection as
president of Washington and Lee, a
prominent Virginian said this evening:
mfr. Wilson has long been regarded as
one of the most prominent litterateurs in
the country. and IS well equipped 10 be-
come the head OF the institution that
was once presided over by General Ro-
-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13

You need not despairl Salvation on will
heal your burnt arm without scar. 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-13
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. February L.
- p M.-Forecast for Virginia:
ItMk slightly warmer; fair weatherj
westerly winds. shifting 10 south.
erIy.
North Carolina: Fair weather: vest
erlv winds; warmer In the interior.
South Carolina: Generally fair wealth
or during the day; warmer In the north-
ern portion: westerly winds
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
vIssTrRDAY was damp and cloudy In
,he forenoon. followed by clear skies In
the afternoon and at night.
state OF the thermometer;
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Coming.

DR.. Kalmen c. Sapero, the eminent
physician and surgeon, and one of the
most successful men of the age in the
treatment of his specialties, the eye, ear,
nose, throat and catarrh. For years past
he has devoted his entire time to the dis
eases of these organs and his fame has
spread from coast to coast as most able
practitioner. Nor do patients need to be
referred to strangers to learn the truth of
his ability, for right in our town and vi
entity hundreds have been benefited by
his treatment. DR.. Sapero will again be
in Dodge City, at the Dodge House, No.
vember 18th to November 18th. Those
who are unfortunate and unable to pay
will receive the same treatment without
charge. II you have to have treatment.
or II your glasses require to be ground to
order, call early. All difficult cases and
school chlldren's eyes solicited. Consul
tation and examination for glasses free.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
WOOImen OF World.

Will be organized at Dodge City, Noy-
ember 18th, 1897. All parties wishing to
become members can do so at greatly
reduced rate. Ages from Is to 81 years.
Also furnishes the cheapest insurance
for railroad brakemen and engineers and
firemen, and all railroad men Of all des.
cription. Why should you become .
member? Because when you are sick
the order Is compelled to keep up your
insurance. Because its membership is
composed largely Of young men. Be-
cause of IT'D graded assessments according
to expectancy table. Men engaged in
hazardous risks are eligible to become
members In this order. A committee to
assist those who are oct Of employment.
Care and attention to the regular social
meetings for the culture and entertain
ment. Its certificates IL uncomfortable.
Beautiful monument Of 500 cost placed
ar the crave Of every member. Don't
forget the date. will meet In g. A: +:
Hall. J. W. FRITCAD,
Deputy Of w. O. W.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Obituary..

Mrs. Matilda Cloudy, wife Of j. +
Cloudy, died at her home In Wilbur
township, Sunday morning. November
z, 1897, at 1 80 o'clock, after short ILL
ness of liver complaint. Mrs. Cloudy had
enjoyed good health until near the time
of her death. The funeral took place
Monday. and the remains were buried in
Maple Grove cemetery. A large numbel
of people attended the funeral. Rev.
W. N. Howell, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. conducted the funeral services al
the grave. The ladies of Dodge City,
who had enjoyed the acquaintance and
friendship of Mrs. Goudy. had prepared
some fine floral designs and emblems
which were placed on the coffin as the
body was consigned to its last resting
place.
Mrs. Matilda Goudy was born near
Charlottesville, Ind, March IA, 1876.
She was married to J. F. Goudy. August
"a, 1870. Mr.. and Mrs. Cloudy moved to
Ford county, March l. 1886. No children
are left to mourn her death. Mrs. Cloudy
wac an exceptional good and hospitable
woman. Her home in Wilbur township
was sought by people who had business
in that part of the county. Mr.. and Mrs.
Goudy had improved one of the finest
farms in Ford county, outside of the river
bottom farms. The farm is planted to
various fruit trees. The home ia a COM
Portable one, and additions for comfort
have lately been made. Mrs. Cloudy was
making preparations for visit to friends
in Iowa, when she was stricken down.
Mrs. Cloudy was a woman of cheerful
disposition, and when discouragement
overlook her husband, she cheered him,
saying better times were coming.
Her sad and sudden parting exeMpli-
fies the aphorism, that "when the house
is finished the hearse is at the door"
Her greatest pleasure on earth was in
doing good for others. May she find her
reward in heaven.
The friends of Mr.. Cloudy extend to
him the hand of sympathy in his sad af-
Fiction. His wife was a great help to
him in the sore and disheartened trials
of life, and he will keenly feel her loss
but may God assuage his grief and kind
friends cheer him on In the lonesome
path that leads to eternity.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Probate Judge Harper drew the matri-
mOnial scepter Sunday, and with this
magic wand made happiness dwell be-
tween some loving hearts who were pin
ing in contemplation of the bliss that
matrimony affords. Jose La Cana and
Caroline Trujillo were entwined in the
embrace of connubiality; and the Castil-
ian blood of each courses happily through
pulsating veins. The Judge took COM
passion on lone and fOrlorn widower,
r. F. Hammond, and with degree of
sympathy for widow, Mrs. Mary E.
Myers, he united them in the holy bonds
of matrimony and wished them Joy and
prosperity on that rugged path over
which they have trodden before. All o.
Dodge City, and may God and Heaven
bless them.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
LA JUNTA NEWS.

From the Tribune.
The Santa Fe Pacific prefers Indian
help on the roadbed service, and last
week discharged seventy-two Mexicans.
The Rock Island railway has been TAX
ing out number of cars of coal, shipped
from Colorado over the Santa Fe road.
Philip Fadel, an old Santa Fe engineer
who quit some time since, passed through
La Junta, Saturday morning. en- route to
Albuquerque, where he expects to take a
run on the Santa Fe Pacific.
The new Dickson engines, S91, 892 and
1893 have been placed in the freight SER
vice, and three Brooks engines, S1S, sos
662, recently transferred from the Chi
cago division, will be placed in the pas
senger service running out of La Junta.
The new system of steam heating that
the Santa Fe is putting in at Newton to
heat the back shop, blacksmith shops,
storehouse, master mechanics Office,
roundhouse and bath-hOuse is one of the
most complete systems on the road. The
extension of a similar system here In La
Junta would be greatly appreciated by
the employees.
Santa Fe officials are trying to interest
Rocky Ford farmers in the cultivation of
celery, they having take note of the small
but splendid crop of celery raised there
this year. They are DESTROYS of encour-
aging the production of celery in the
Arkansas valley, the soil Of which they
think especially adopted to its culture.
At Kalamazoo, Mich, the center Of eel
cry growing in the east. no better pro-
duct IS put on the market than can be
raised 10 the Arkansas valley. Kalama-
ZOO ships about sixty tons daily from
July 1st to January LIST, netting the grow
ers about half million dollars yearly.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

The following letters remain unclaim.
ed for week! ending November 8. 1897,
and unless called for within thirty days,
viii be sent to dead letter Office. Per.
sons calling for these letters viii please
say, advertised" aud give date of
this notice: One cent will b charged
for advertised letter delivered.
Beadle, Mrs LeGros, Frank
Behler, Frederick 40rse, q
Dacy, Can Perkins, Mis- g e
Felcs, Charles Porter, Mrs. Fronie
Hardesty, E F Phillips, WI
Howell Receipt Co Wiselogan, John
Jenkins, "
D. swMEHART, p. II.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

The community was checked Saturday
morning. by the announcement of the
death Of Mrs. Mary Berg. wife Of Fred
Berg, that occurred suddenly of heart
disease. the evening previous, at l10O
O'Clock. Mrs. Berg was in the enjoy
ment of good health when she retired
Friday night. and she was in excellent
spirits. A pleasant conversation had
0ccarred between herself and children
before retiring, and she seemed cheerful
when she went to bed. Her husband
soon after going to bed noticed that Mrs.
Berg made no response to question
asked, and to his surprise he found his
wife dying. DR.. Chouteau was immedi-
ately called, and he applied vigorous
rubbing to the cold extremities of the
dying woman, but of no avail. The heart
had ceased to work. and Mrs. Berg was
soon in the cold embrace of death.
Mrs. Mary Berg was born in Hanover,
Germany, January II, 1S41, and was
nearly 81 years of age. She came to this
country when she was Is years of age,
and was married to Fred Berg at Column
bus, Ohio, July &c. 1859. In March, 1877,
the family moved to Dodge City, and
have resided here since.
Ten children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Berg, eight of whom are living, six
girls and two boys. Mrs. Sturm, whose
double misfortune has come so quickly,
is the eldest daughter. OF those also
living in the city, daughters of Mrs.
Berg, we mention Mrs. Adam Schmid
and Mrs. G. D. Cannon, and several of
the younger children who are living at
at home. Ten grand children survive.
Mrs. Berg was noble woman and
good mother, and her children and rela-
tives greatly mourn her loss. She was
kind and loving to her children, and they
dearly loved her. The grief-stricken
family have the heartfelt sympathy of
this community in their sad affection.
Rev. DR.. J. D. Krum conducted the
funeral exercises at the family residence,
Monday afternoon, In the presence of a
large number Of mourners and sympa-
thetic friends of the deceased and fam
lily, and large number Of sorrowing PEG.
pie followed the remains to the grave In
Maple Grove cemetery.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
How to Cure Bilious Collie.

l suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach caused by bilious
ness and had to take medicine all the
while until used Chamberlin's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrbOea Remedy which
cured me. have since recommended il
to good many people.-MRs. F. But
LER, Fairhaven, Conn. Persons who are
subject to bilious collie can ward of the
attack by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms appear. Sold by w.
F. PINE, City Drug Store.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Santa Fe to Have New Tracks

Santa Fe to Have New Tracks.
1t is probable that large amount OF
money will be expended in Kansas next
year by the Santa Fe company in laying
new steel rails to replace the present
track. General Superintendent Nudge
stated yesterday that the management
would be asked to make large appro.
priation for this purpose, as new track
is needed in different parts Of the state.
Just what improvements will be made
in this way next year will be decided by
January 1st.-Newton Republican.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Low Rates to Las Vegas Hot Springs

Low Rates to Las Vegas Hot Springs.
Santa Fe route has recently reduced its
regular round-trip excursion rate fol-
Las Vegas Hot Springs, N. NJ, to $21.
Rr"pening of M0ntezuma hotel there af-
for!s sumptuOus accommodations at reas
ouahle prices for tourists and invalids.
EX"ert medical attendance. This is q
delightful season for visiting New Mex
ic,.
Inquire of F. Gardner, Agt., A. T. &
S. F. R'y., Dodge City.
w. j. BLACK, G. p. A.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

We are pleased 20 offer to our intelli-
gent trade the wholesome baking powder
named Perfect, because a child can d.
gest articles made from it, and that il
takes the place Of oil preparations for
bread. Continue to use it and you will
acknowledge our efforts to please Your
money back II not entirely satisfactory.
r. W. Evans and H. r. BROWN.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

CLnGATE CURE-If you 60 soon enough
to the right climate, say to the Salt River
Valley Of Arizona or the New Mexico
health resorts. Unrivaled for the relief
or cure Of chronic lung and throat dis
eases. Constant sunshine, dry air,
equable temperature. Descriptive PAM
phlets mailed free. They treat Of alti-
tade, temperature, humidity, hot springs,
sanatoriums, cost Of living, medical at
tendance, social advanfaGes, etc. Adj
dress W. J. Black, G. p. A., A. T. 4 8.
f. Ry., Topeka, Kas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

A special meeting was held in the NJ
E. church Tuesday night, and another
meeting will be held tonight. These
meetings are intended to arouse the
latent christian feeling Of the people and
to prepare them for revival OF religion.
A series of revival meetings will begin
Sunday night. The people who attend
the N. E. church services are admiring
the singing. The choir is now large and
they render sOul-stirring music. Mr..
Weaver is succeeding in awakening the
christian character Of his church people,
and much good must follow.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Farmers report the wheat in coed con.
ditiOn. and an increased acreage. The
ground is in excellent condition for the
wheat plant, and the weather is fine.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
The Hicks 1898 Almanac and Paper

The Hicks 1898 Almanac and Paper.
We are Informed that the 1888 Almanac
of Prof. Irl r. Hicks is now ready, and
judging from its past history, it'will not
be many weeks in finding ito way into
homes and offices all over America. II
is much larger and finer than any previ-
GUS issue. 1t contains 116 pages, ia
splendidly printed and illustrated on fine
book paper, having the finest portrait
ever given of Prof. Hicks. 1t can no
longer be denied that the publications Of
Prof. Hicks have become q necessity to
the family and commercial life of this
country. His journal, SWORD AND
WORKS, aside from its storm, weather
and astronomical features, has taken rank
with the best literary, scientific and
family magazines of the age. Do not
believe hearsay and reports. See the
Hicks Almanac and paper for yourself.
You will then know why they are So
popular. They are educators of the
millions, and unrivaled safeguards to
property and human life. 1t is matter of
simple record that Prof. Hicks has FORE
told for many years all great storms,
floods, drouths and tornades, even the re-
cent terrible drOuth over all the country.
The Almanac alone is % cents q COPY.
The paper is $l.00 a year with the Alma
nae as premium. Send to
WORD AND WORKS PUB.,CO., o
2201 Locust ST., st. Louis, Mo.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Ex-Mayor Sims desires to add his trib-
ute to the noble, generous and womanly
qualities of Mrs. Matilda Goudy, deceas-
ed. He says Mrs. Cloudy had no children,
but she had a motherly kindness and
hospitality for everybody who came to
her home. She was truly a mother in
Israel.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

p. II. Hand, editor of the Jetmore
Herald, was in the city, Saturday. Mrs.
Hand, his wife, and Mrs. Price. wife of
the county attorney Of Hodgcman, were
with him.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our kind friends and
neighbors for the kindness shown us in
sad bereavement at the loss of wife and
mother. Their kindness shall never be
forgotten. We also wish to thank for
the floral offerings.
FRED BERG AND FAMILY,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Rev. w. H. Rose, Presiding Elder, has
sold his dwelling house to d. W. Stur-
geou. Mr. Rose will have completed his
sixth year as presiding elder in March.
the length of time allowed. He will
probably in the next conference be as
signed to charge in the eastern part OF
the district
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Scalds, Burns, Old Sores, Tumors, Piles
all are relieved at once, ana in time ef-
fectually cured by the use Of that perfect
ointment, BEGGs' GERMAN SALvE. Ask
your druggist for sample. For sale by
w. F. Pine, City Drug Store.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Fred Feldmier, line repairer for the
Postal Telegraph Co., has taken out ma
terial and will spend five weeks or more
in repairing the line. The material and
repairing tools are conveyed in a wagon.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Peter Carr, living twelve miles north
east of Cimarron, suffered the loss of
three of his best mich cows q few days
ago, their death being caused by eating
second growth cane. Look out for it,
Cimarron Jacksonian.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

N. d. Cochran and wife have returned
from their visit to Bethany, Mo-, and en-
joyed to trip. o.. .n,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Mrs. F. NJ. Pope returned, Thursday
night, from Pueblo, where she visited her
husband.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Four persons were admitted to men,
bership in the M. E. church, Sunday
two by letter and two on probation.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

At present the whole world = wonder
ing It the tremendous sales and desir.
able ELECTS q BI00s' 0xaMAN SALvE.
". +. Pine.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Samuel Gallagher. Jr., is assisting
Glen Lawrence in the county clerk
office.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

The magic healer of all Coughs, Colds
and Consumption is BEGGs' CHERRY
Cough SYRUP. We keep it, w. F. Pine.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

The rains the past few weeks have en-
couraged wheat planting, and the acre
age will greatly exceed that of last fall.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

One ranch l mile from Dodge City
good improvements.
p. II, SU0HRUE.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Mr.. n. n. Osburn, we'll known at
Woodstock. Mich, was troubled with q
lame back. He was persuaded to use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t gave him
relief in one night. This remedy is also
famous for its cures for rheumatism. For
sale by w. F. PINE, City Drug Store.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Homer Wells of Ford county, has been
granted a pension. ~

DR.. o. H. Simpson is in Beaver, Ok.
this week, on professional business.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

One Percheon stallion, 1000 pounds
good locker, good action. For sale.
PHI. SUGHRUE.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

Farming implements Of all description
for sale by p. H. Sughrue.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
THE GLOBE REPUBLICAN.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

A. Gluck spent several days in Chicago,
visiting his sons.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11
Please
Patrons

who delight in beautiful
d designs. high-grade
stationery and superior
workmanship. Call and
see.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-11-11

From the Tribune.
The Santa Fe Pacific prefers Indian
help on the roadbed service, and last
week discharged seventy-two Mexicans.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-21
Commencing
Monday
And continuing during
the week will be
Red Letter Day

And every woman within 40
miles should come. The price
cutter has been at work all
through our stock of Summer
Goods, and everything has suf-
tered. The price of some things
have been cut in two in the
middle, some have had one
third Topped off, and some one
fourth. Of course we lose
money, but it pays to lose
money when by losing it we
make more customers and
please those we already have.
The sale probably won't last
long; the prices are SO low. So
come to-day, or as soon as
you can.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-21
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids marked Proposals for lay
ing drain pipe on Franklin road" and
addressed to w. F.. Thomas, clerk of
Council of the city OF Roanoke, will be
received until noon, September 30, 1897,
for laying l,C5O linear feet of 24" and 200
linear feet of 10" terra Gotta pipe on
Franklin road west of Second street $. ~.
specifications can be obtained at the
Office of the city engineer.
The right t, reject any and all bids is
reserved. j. II. WINGATE,
City Engineer.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-21
A PRISONER ESCAPED.

Yesterday afternoon about 4 80 o'clock
white prisoner in the city Jail by the
name of Will Bondurant. who WIS
brought here from Bristol for safe keep
ing and who is charged with highway
robbery, made good his escape by saving
the lock of his cell and then clear
ing out in short order. This is the
fifth time this man has escaped from
prison by the same method. The blood
hounds were Mt once brought in from the
park, but so many people had been in the
cell since the prisoner left it that they
could not take up the scent, and it is
safe to say that the culprit is many miles
away fiom Roanoke by this time. He
had been in the Jail here about two weeks
and was about 81 years OF age, with any
thing but an enviable character for one
of his years. He was wanted at Bristol
on the charge named and was captured
after long and weary search in North
Carolina by the Bristol authorities.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-21
EVERYTHING GOING UP.

Washington, Aug. 20.-Consul General
Dudley, Mt Nuevo Laredo, communicates
to the State Department regarding the
reports of the recent marked rise in prices
on all commodities in Mexico as result
of the fall in the price of silver. This is
true alone of domestic products and
rents. He says there has been no CORE
spending advance in wages or salaries
Labor remains on Il silver nasis