All officers and employees herein mentioned in all counties of this state having a population of more than one hundred thirty thousand (130,000) and less than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) shall receive for their services the compensation herein allowed: Provided, In such counties the board of county commissioners shall allow such reasonable sums for deputies and clerical hire, as may be necessary to properly expedite the business of the county offices.
K.S.A. 28-208