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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Little Girl Badly Scalded.
Pulled Kettle Of Water on the Stove at
Jerseytown.

The two.year-old daughter, Gen.
evieve, of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fruit, of Jerseytown, was terribly
scalded on Saturday about noon by
pulling a kettle of water over upon
herself.
The child was playing about the
kitchen where her mother was
working, when she climbed on a
stool, and grasping the kettle which
was on the back of the stove, pull.
ed it over on herself.
All of the tots clothes were wet,
but her arms and lower limbs were
badly scalded. DR.. Shuman, of
Jerseytown, was summoned and
dressed the burns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Catawissa Mill to Resume.

James B. Watson, of Danville,
who was appointed receiver of the
Catawissa Paper Mills Co., the fail.
ure Of which embarrassed a Free
lam bank last spring, has been
granted permission by Judge Arch,
bald to make an experimental lease
of the mills for six months. The
lease is to be placed with company
organized by w. d. Beckley, OF
Bloomsbury, who was interested
in the old concern. The
arrangement was made upon the
suggestion OF Mr.. Beckley and it is
to be hoped that the business may
yet be again placed on a firm foot
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
AUGUSTUS ZEHNDER DEAD.

Augustus Zehnder, a well-known
resident of Danville departed This
life at the Heddens House i'll that
place Saturday morning, after a
short illness due to complication
of diseases.
The deceased was aged rearly
seventy years. During several
years prior TO his death he grew
verv in6rm, his last illness, how
ever, covered period Of only two
weeks.
He was engaged in the milling
much of his life. He finally retired
from the milling business and en-
barkcd in the lumber business in
West Virginia, continuing thus
employed for about ten years. For
some time past he had been living
retired and has spent a great deal
of his time in that city and vicinity.
For a couple Of years preceding
death he lived at the Feddens
House.
The wife of the deceased died in
Danville eight years ago. Three
sons and two daughters survive;
George Zehnder, of Berwick; Chas
H. Zehnder, of Philadelphia; and
+. M. Zehnder, of Scranton; Ber-
tha, (Mrs. Douley) of Pittsburg,
and Alice (Mrs. Lyon Of No, folk, /,
Virginia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
If l Should Die Tonight.

If 4 should die tonight
And you should come to my cold
corpse and say,
Weeping and heartsick DER my life
less clay
If | should die tonight
And you should come in deepest
grief and woe
And say: "Here's that ten dollars
that l owe"
might arise all in my white cravat
And say: whats that?"
If l should die tonight
And you should come to my cold
corpse and kneel,
Clasping my bier to show the grief
you feel,
l say, if | should die tonight
And you should come to me, and
there and then
Just even talk bout paying me
that ten,
4 might arise the while
But I'd drop dead again.-Ex.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Thanks.

l desire to thank the voters OF
the Bloom Poor District for the
hearty support which was given me
Tuesday at the election.
appreciate the big vote given
ME, and / assure you, that I shall
IN the future, as have in the past.
do everything in my power to give
TO the District an economical, care
ful and honest administration of its
affairs.
Thanking you for the handsome
vote given me,
| am very respectfully yours,
f X. DRAKE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Gowen City Has Mystery.

The Sunbury Daily tells of a
mysterious case at Gowen City,
Northumberland County as follows:
Lights, dancing. now wan and
nebulous, now bright and glaring,
low, moaning sounds and again the
sounds of heavy explosion haunt
the oak tree at Gowen City where
Monroe Whary killed himself last
winter by placing a dualin stick on
his head. Gowen City people hur-
ry by the moaning old oak aud look
askance at it when in the dead OF
night the Mysterious sounds are
heard.
so firmly do several people in
the little hamlet near Shamokin be.
lieve that the miners spirit has
come back to haunt the scene Of his
horrible end that they will not pass
the oak after dark,
-Four of the bolder .pirits in.
vestigated the spot one night ano
found nothing. They watched
vigilantly all night but no disturb
ing lights appeared. One Of the
watchers declares that as the moon
sank behind the hills, a cold hand
was laid across his face and that
unable to move or cry out he sat in
terror until the uncanny arm was
withdrawn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Duty Keeps Judge From His Child.
When His Honor Can Leave Court, Little
One is Dying.

Duty to the court over which he
was presiding Saturday, prevented
Judge Charles B. Staples, President
Judge Of the Monroe-Pike district,
from receiving the last fond recog.
milton from his dying 5-year-old
child.
His Honor was made acquainted
with the serious condition OF his
daughter while hearing a case. He
interrupted one of the lawyers,
charged the jury and fastened to
his home
The child, an idol of the Judge,
did not recognize the father, but
passed away in a few minutes.
Judge Staples has many friends
here who sympathize with him in
his affliction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Going to Pittsburg.

Hon. Grant Herring will remove
to Pittsburg about the first of
March and open law Office in that
city. His Offices will be in the
Frick building, This will give him
a wider field for the exercise of his
ability. He has been a prominent
figure In politics for some years
past, and there are few men of his
age in the State who have filled the
position of State Senator, Revenue
Collector, and President Judge.
We wish him success in his new
field.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
A GREAT OFFER
For You Only

Read this announcement. 1t is your opportunlty. Y.
If you don't read it you will miss your chance The
greatest magazines in this country have combined be
offered together at greatly reducedrate Never before
was such offer given to the public, and it is safe
say never will be made again This year several maya
zines have increased their subscription price, which
shows how much greater this offer really is. The only
making it to the people of this vicinity
because the magazine finds they have as many SUBJ
scrbers they desire in this particular locality But
only limited number will be sold this price there
fore we advise every to accept this offer without
delay When we have received certain number we
shall withdraw the offer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

The Pennsylvania railroad an
nounces that since September /,
the date on which open mileage
books were placed on sale, that is,
mileage books good for a first class
passage for any person who pre-
sents them, it has sold 200, 900 Of
these books. This means a little
matter of 81 900, 900 in advance,
which is quite good business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Big Fire in Sunbury,

The Packer House and the See
bold building in Sunbury were de-
stroyed by fire on Monday. They
are located along the railroad be-
tween the Pennsy station and the
Square. The fire started in the
third story of the Seebold building.
The loss is about $50, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Douglas Ford has resigned as
superintendent of the Irondale
Electric Light Co. and accepted
position at Wilmington, Del. with
the Union Traction Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Cheap Clubbing Offer.

We have arranged to supply some
excellent literature at very low
price. They are the following:
COLUMBIAN ard american
Farmer SI.oo
Regular price $3.50.
COLUMBIAN and New York
Thrice Week W0rM $50
Regular price $500.
COLUMBIAN and H0mans
Home Companion 81. so
Regular price $2.oo.
The latter is splendid magazine
with a circulation of 600, 900. In
form it is like the Ladies' H0me
.Jc~rnal and is fully equal to it in
every respect. Take advantage of
this unusual offer now. Don t
wait. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Concrete Blocks.

w. B. Ferguson has leased the
plant of 7. f. Conner on Sixth
street, where he will manufacture
concrete building blocks A Miles
concrete block machine will be in
stalled with capacity up to 400
blocks day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Reyburn was elected Mayor of
Philadelphia by over 80, 900 major
ity Either the people of that city
do not want reform in their munici.
pal affairs, or the article offered
was OF the bogus variety.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Luigi Ratti, brother of the late
Joseph Ratti, died recently at his
home in Italy, from pneumonia.
He was one of the legatees under
Mr.. Ratti's will. A wife and sew
eral children survive him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

We are prepared to furnish the
HomaRS Home Companion for so
cents year when taken with THE
COLUMBIAN. The two for only
SI.5o. Serd in your:name while
the offer lasts. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

A number of new houses are to
be built on East Third street this
season. A. J. Robbins will build
several, and others will be put up
by Mr.. Hagenbuch of Light Street,
Mr.. Rush of New York, and Mr.
Sutliff of Bloom.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

George S. Robbins has resigned
as secretary of the Green Consoli-
dated Copper Co. The company
has gone under new management,
and all the old officials resigned in
accordance with an agreement to
that effect.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, making sickly child
stloLg and healthy. A certan cure for worms.
SOLD by all druggists, csc. sample mailed FREE.
Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 2-7-it
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Supervisors Blanks.

We have printed a supply of
blanks for Supervisors under the
new law, and will keep them in
stock. They include order books,
tax notices, and daily road reports.
Samples sent on application. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
FOR SALE OR RENT.

The property of Mrs. William
Elwell on West First street is for
sale, or will be rented if not sold by
April Ist. For particulars inquire
of Geo. +. Elwell. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

The Harder Sportsmen Supply
Co. will remain in Bloomsbury,
and remove to the room now occu'
pied by ]. Lee Martin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Nescopeck- Berwick Bridge Now Open

The new bridge connecting Nescopeck and
Berwick has been opened TO travel Pennsyl-
vania Railroad passengers to Nescopeck have
convenient omnibus service between tho sta
tion and Berwick aero is tie Susquehanna
River. Omnibus TO Berwick meets all trains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Souvenir Post Cards are printed
at this office. Half tones supplied.
If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Miss Anna Greasy and Miss Ma
rie Funk are visiting Miss Marion
White in Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

1t would not cost the town a
large sum if crossings were cleaned
off occasionally on Main street,
when the brick paving is in its
present dirty condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

The man with a grievance never
seems to have an impediment in
his speech.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

1t is almost as hard to live up to
good reputation as it is to live
down bad one,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Bloomsbury Souvenir Books, 4S
half tone pictures, rs cents, at the
COLUMBIAN office. IF.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Paper napkins and doilies at the
COLUMBIAN office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Calendar pads for 1907 at the
COLUMBIAN office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

Visiting cards and Wedding invi-
talions at .he COLUMBIAN office. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
n. W. C4AMPLIN M. D.
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

Particular attention to examining and treat
ing children's eyes,
~; Ri:& ar. s,..alG'cu,?, Ia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

The new opera house proposition
is already being discussed, and an
Allentown architect is preparing
plans for a building. Nothing de-
finite has yet been made public,
but it IS quite certain that a pro-
gressive town like Bloomsbury will
not be permitted to continue very
long without place of amusement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

The best of everything is given
regular readers Of "Zhe PyeSs."
Both "7He Daily amt Tie .SuAaa,
EeSS' have the best features that
money can buy--all the news every
day. There is strong serial story
in "7He Daily PreSS' and the short
stories in "IHe SnHaay Press" are
very noteworthy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
COasting Accident.

A bob-sled loaded with IS boys
and young men ran into a tree
while coasting on Ash street, Dan
vile, Tuesday evening. All of
them were hurt, four seriously.
Three Of them were brought to the
hospital.
q "A - III Cd R T. a.
4. Bear. the ~ The Kind You !!a.e Always Bought
Signature ss II >fSzSNz:Za<
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Il Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

V Nteps TIC Ttet WITH "'" O'J'
ASK today for Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. IL
cures Chilblains, swollen, sweating, Sore, Ach-
ing, Damp feet. AT all Druggists and shoe
St1res 25c 2-7-'t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21
Nescopeck- Berwick Bridge Now Open

The new bridge connecting Nesco-
peck and Berwick has been opened
to travel. Pennsylvania Railroad
passengers to Nescopeck have con-
venient omnibus service between
the station and Berwick across the
Susquehanna River. Omnibus to
Berwick meets all trains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-02-21

A fine new line of Wedding in
vitations just received at this Office.
st.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
IRRIGATION IN CANADA.
Alpsrts Country Fast Coming to the
Front.

Front.
The Canadian Pacific Railway COM
10y Is now engaged in great irriga-
m work, just east Of Calgary, that
VIII eventually bring under water
nc, 900 acres of as fine land as there
y in all OF Canada. They have just
fown open to settlement the first
6Ioak Of ITO, 900 acres, which they are
Iying at from $500 to $25 90 per
oc1e In connection with this irri-
Wted land they are selling non-irigable
kr1ds at from 5000 to SIS 90 per acre,
which cannot be surpassed for grazing
unfposes, and affords a range where
0toEk may Craze throughout the entire
Io1x without shelter.
The future of Western Canada, and
pnxticularly the southern portion Of AL
bokfa province, is assured. Calgary,
~ metropolis, city OF 10000 inhab-
Honts, comosed largely of Americans,
y 3 live, up-to-date city. Its retail
bQDiness is in the hands of bright, pro-
Gxcgsive business men, who handle
enormous stocks. There are number
~ iobbing houses located there, and a
home market for stock is afforded by a
hfKe packing house. Along the line of
~ Canadian Pacific railway in South
ofn Alberta, there have been twenty
eI1vators established the past year, to
b followed by thirty more next year,
70 that there will be no shortage for
tho immense crops produced in this
ooction.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
Second Ludre for Oregon

Washington, Feb. 3. = Senator Full
ton today appeared before the Judiciary
committee in behalf Of his bill dividing
Oregon into two judicial districts. Full
TONS bill will come up for final action
at meeting OF the judiciary commit
tee next week and it is understood that
after being amended to provide only
for an additional district judge, it will
be favorably reported and be passed by
the Senate. The committee is willing
to authorize another judge to relieve
the congestion, but not another full
complement Of court officials.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

A little elderly German who keeps
statIoner's shop amuses and Interests
himself By making up stories about his
customers and telling them to his fam
ily.
dat young lady who has de pink
cheeks, she be married soon, l t'ink, .
he announced one night
Wow, my Carl, you know nottings
OF her whateffer. Is 1t not sos" and his
wife tried to look as il she did not
think him a wonderfully clever man.
1T is like dis" said the stationer.
soIemnly. Il observe. and know. At
first she buy paper and envelopes de
same: later she buy twice as more
paper. and den five times as more
paper as envelopes. SO know she IS
become betrothed.
-And today" he said. beaming with
pleasure, to-day she buy only one
haIf-dozen envelopes and five times al
more paper and when | tell her she
get dem cheaper II she buy many, she
say to me. I have no need OF more
tank you 50 know de friend be
comes soon. and 50 comes de marriage
on quickly
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by cOnstitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by sn in
fam ID condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inhamed
you nave a rum bling sound or imper fect hear
Ing, and when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness Is
the res ult, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube re -tored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nin- cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an inhamed condition OF
themucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
Steamers in Dire Peril.

Halifax, n. s., Feb. 6. - Two I'M
known ocean steamers, one of which is
known to be disabled and the other
thought to be, are anchored tonight in
a dangerous position at Ketch harbor,
few miles west Of this city, and the
lives of those on board are in peril. The
ships are less than a quarter of mile
off shore and within 100 yards of the
breakers. A tremendous sea is running.
The steamers have fired several guns
and are sending up rockets, but owing
to the terrific sea no aid could be given
the vessels tonight.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

Sin Francisco, Feb. 6.-StrakenOu-
chi, manager of the Osaka Shoshen
Kaisha Steamship company, arrived
yesterday on the America Maru from
Yokohama for the purpose of selecting
a Pacific Coast terminal for his line.
The company operates freight steamers
from Japan to Vladivostok, Corea,
Shanghai, Formosa and Hongkong, and
is DESTROYS Of extending its line to this
coast. Manager Strakenouchi will look
into the facilities here and will also
visit Portland, Seattle and Tacoma,
and perhaps Santiago, before deciding.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

This is the time of year." triumph
antly declared the fat dweller, when
the iceman gets just about what's COM
ing to him. He no longer rings an irate
bell, calculates Icev in conquering
tones, stands on the threshold with
the splendid air of a reigning mon
arch, and deals out 2 cent piece OF
Ice for 10 cents.
ron the contrary, softly rings an
apologetlc bell, and outside stands q
meek faced man imploring patronage
not only imploring patronage, but gen
erously handing out cent pieces oil
fcer for 10 cents"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
May Xii New Judgeships.

Washington, Feb 8. = 1t is under
stood that the conference committee
may kill Senator Piles bill authoriz-
ing the appointment OF two additional
circuit judges for the Ninth circuit
This bill was attached as rider to q
less important California bill, reported
few days ago, and the conference com
mittee threatens to kill the rider
There is desire to force the Piles bill
to stand upon its merits. and a strong
disposition in the house to kill the bill
entirely. If the bill fails, Judge Han
ford, Of Seattle. will get no promotion
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

Washington. Feb. 5. = Twice during
this session of congress efforts have
been made to secure a caucus Of the Re
publicans Of the house to consider q
plan of revising the tariff. Both at
tempts ended in dismal failure. The
original attempt was made by men
from New England. The second at
tempt was made by representatives
from the Middle West, Minnesota and
Wis, nsin. In view of these failures,
it may be set down for a fact that
there will be no special session Of con-
gress in the spring to consider tariff.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

a fine sturdy old
G gentleman, who
works in his own
garden, gives thanks
to Doan's Kidney
Pills for his sound
back and kidneys
Mrs. Goetchious,
his daughter, says;
FEATHER had a Sc
we're attack of kid
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
eets Ti,Ie 70 Rieh Mines.

San Francisco. Feb. g. - Title to
mines in the Ferguson district Of Neva-
da, was won today by Joseph De La
mar, through a decision rendered by
Superior Judge Seawell. The Utah
Nevada Mining company was plaintiff
and sought to dispossess De Lamar
from the Monitor and Jim Crow groups
of mines. The company alleged that
since Lamar has been in possession
SIS, 900, 900 worth of ore has beer
taken from these mines.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Has surpassed all other medicines, In merit.
sales and cures.
Its success. great as IT has been. has ap-
parently only 5ust begun
1t has received By actual count more than
1000 testimonials in two years.
1t purihes the blood. cures all blood dis
eases. all humors and all eruptions-
IL strengthens the stomach. creates an
appetite and builds UP the whole system.
1t cures that tired feeling and makes the
weak strong
In usual liquid form or 10 chocolafed tablets
known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses 81
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16

Washington, Feb. 5.-The Supreme
court, in the appeal Of Charles Brown
and Leander L. Ormsby against Enos
C. walling, affirmed the decision Of
the Supreme court of Idaho, upholding
the constitutionality of sections 1910
and 1211 Of the Idaho state laws max
ing it unlawful for the owner or herder
of sheep to drive them on the land or
possessory claims of other persons or
herd them within two miles of a dwell
ling house ON such possessory claims.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
Caution.

limitations have been placed upon the
market so closely resemblina Allc ck's
Pla tiers in general ap- earance as to lie
well calculated to deceive. 1t is however,
In general appearance only that they
compare with Allcock's, for thew are not
only lacking in the best elements which
have made Allcock's 50 efficient. but are
often harmful in their effects. Remember
that Allcock's are the original and only
feuuine porous plasters-the best external
remedy known-and when purchasing
plasters the only 81 e way is to always
Insist upon having Allcock's.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-02-16
VIII Not Raise Salaries.

Washington, Feb. 9. = Chairman
Payne, Of the house ways and means
committee, after a brief visit to the
president today, expressed the opinion
that there was no chance at this session
Of congress for the enactment of legis-
lation increasing the compensation Of
government employees, as is proposed in
bill now before congress. He declared
there was no need of blanket increase
Of salaries and that as a rule the gov
eminent employees were amply pail