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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-10
Preserve Your Hair

and you preserve your youth.
"A woman is as old as she
looks" says the world. No
woman looks as old as she is
if her hair has preserved its
normal beauty. You can keep
hair from falling out, restoring
its normal color, or restore the
normal color to gray or faded
hair. by the use OF
Ayers Hair Vigor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-10
Scott S
Emulsion

Of Cod-liver Oh with Hypo-
phosphites, viii makepoor blood
rich. It's a food for over-tazed
and weak digestion, SO prepared
that it can easily be taken in
sumner when Cod-liver Oil or
evenordinary foods nlightrepel.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, \ New York
For sale al sse and $50 y al druggists
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-10
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

TEMPLE LODGE NO. T. A. F. ana
a. M-Regular communications held on
the first and third Tuesday evening OF
each month,
q. W. LoUNsBERRY, W. n
z. c. HOLDEN, Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-08-10
WANTED

WANTEp-A good glrl. fnr general
houncwork Apply Immediately nt CT1
Exchange street
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

w. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
ssChief," says: awe won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. Elk
~perimented with many others, but
never got the true remedy until we
used DR.. Kings New Discovery. No
other remedy can take its place in our
home, as in 1t WI have q certain and
sure cur for Coughs, Colds, Whoop-
ing Cough, ETC." 1t is idle to ex-
pertinent with other remedies, even IL
they are urged on you as just as good
as Or. Kings New Discovery. They
are not as good, because the remedy
has q record of cures and besides Is
guaranteed. 1t never fails TO
satisfy. Trial bottles, 10 cents, at
Murphey- Van Petten Drug Co.'S. drug
store; at Wholesale by Browne g Man.
zanares Co. Regular size 80 cents and
$1.00.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Send your address to H. e. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago and get a free sample
box Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you OF their merits.
These pills are easy in their action and
are particularly effective In the cure Of
Constipation and Sick Headache. For
Malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weak
IN by their action, but by giving tone
to stomach and bowels greatly in.
vIgorate the system. Regular size 20
cents per box. Sold by Murphey-van
Petten Drug Co.'S. drug store; at
Wholesale by Browne o M~anzanares
(Ln
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Constipation mesns not only unhealthy
accumulations In the bowels. but O condf.
ton poisonous to the entire body. 1t gen.
crates foul gases which poison the stomach
liver, heart, kidneys and blood, thus de.
ranging the whole system. Moreover, II
causes a paralysis in the muscular struct.
ure OF the bowels, hence chronic constipa-
ton ensues with all Its accompanying evils.
A simple cathartic is only q temporary
benefit. What is needed to permanently
cure 10 q tonic that will strengthen the
bowel structure and restore natural
peristaltic movements. PRICKLY Assn BIT
TIERS has al established reputation OF
many years. standing as a system tonic and
laxative. 1t does not purge or grip the
bowels, leaving them weak and helpless,
as do the drastic cathartics. Its action IL
gentle yet effectual. It stimulates and
strengthens the bowels, regulates the liver,
tones up the stomach and when there is
any kidney arrangement IL promptly ex-
tends its curative influence to those organs.
Sold by Murphey- Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 720
Henry ST., Alton, ILL.,, suffered with
sciatic rheumatism for yer eight
months. She doctored for 1t nearly
the whole time, using various remedies
recommended by friends, and was treat
ed by the physicians; but received no
relief. She then used one and a half
bottles Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
which effected a complete cure. This
is published at her request, as she
wants others similarly afflicted to know
what cured her. The rs and so cent
sizes for sale by X. D. Goodall, Depot
Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly 600. 900 patents, or more
than one-third Of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery Of modern
years has been OF greater benefit to
mankind than Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy, or has
done more to relieve pain and suffer-
ing. J. w. Vaughn, OF Oakton, Ky,
saysi ~ have used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera andtDiarrh@a Remedy
In my family for several years, and
find it to be the best medicine l ever
used for cramps in the stomach and
bowels" For sale by X. d. Goodall,
Depot Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
nApoLnON,s yALun op yIcroRy


Napoleon knew wolf the value Of a vic.
tory. After Auhterlitz tho world seemed
his. Fame invited, fortune favored, every
With growing power, 10 gathered the
fruits % victory. And 30 has u eysr been.
Success sucoeeds. A notablo illustration OF
hia truth Is furnished by the Rreal vic-
tories won at the Worlds Fairlln '03 and
the California MidwInter Fair In '0i by DR..
ffico's Cream Baking Powder. Ever Ia
oreasIng sales and popularity have been
the result. people nave promptly
DR.. Prices. for i~eayening power, keeping
qualities, purity n general excoIionco,
the foremost baking powder IN all the
world" Quite as quickly ~ the great
Emperor DO thoy know tho value OF a
victory that means orId-wide supremacy.
l4l.et
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

THE Bnsr SALvn In the world for
Cuts. Bruises, Sores, Uloera. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands, C%hilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. II Is guaranteed
10 give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price rs cents per box. For
sale by Murphoy.Van Pelten Drug 90
Las Vegas and East Las Vegas, and Al
Wholesale by Browne q Manzanares
Co East Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

When the digestion Is weak, stomach
nauseated, brain sluggish and body tired
it is evident hat the internal organism
has become clogged up, and bilious condi.
ions prevail. To remove the distractions
regulate the liver and kidneys and purify
ohe bowels, PRICELy ASH BITTERs Is thor
aughly effective. IL c~leanses, stimulates
and strengthens, improves the appetite
and restores healthy functional processes
throughout the system, thus " increases
the energy, sharpens the intellect and In
vigorates both body and brain. Sold by
Murphey-Van Petten Drug 90.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any Gaze of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. y. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists,
wALDiSs. KINsAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists Tsstimo-
malls free.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
Palm Cure.

Many people believe IN faith cure. No
doubt 1t has cured many imaginary all
ments, but when q man or woman is suf-
fering the agonies Of rheumatism or neu-
ralgia, IL needs something stronger thar
faith to relieve the pain. The proper rem
edy under such conditions is LALLEMAED's
SPECIFIC. II directly enters the blood and
penetrates to every part OF the system.
destroying and eradicating the rheumatic
acid wherever 1t exists. Warns the blood
and joints, relaxes the muscles, strength
ems the body and brings back health and
activity. Price, $1.00 per vial. Sod by
Murphey- Van Petten Drug Go.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

There are some people who never wear
dark glasses and yet they never see any
thing bright; it's the people who are dys-
peptic and soured. Everything is out of
Joint with such people. ~ suffered many
years with Dyspepsia and Liver Troubles
but nave been relieved since taking Sim :
mons Liver Regulator. know others
who have been greatly benefited by its
use."--James Rowland, Carroliton, Nc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

n cases OF typhoid fever. diphtheria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
reduced In flesh, and strength, and begins the
parllla finds Its place. 1t enriches the blood.
strengthens the nerves. Gives tone 70 the d.
gcstive organs, and builds up the whole system
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner pills,
assist digestion. cure headache. 25c. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
Why Have You

Been stricken with disease while your neigh.
Dor escaped, or vice-versa? Both were alike
exposed, but in one case the the disease germs
found Judgement in the impure blood and weak.
ened system, while in the other. the blood was
kept pure by Hoods SaRsaparilla, and the
body was In a condition of good health.
Moods Pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge. pain or grippe. Sold by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

The Rio Tnlarosa carries over 600
cubic feet Of water per minute with an
average fall Of 800 feet to the mile for
ten miles and it is fed entirely by never
failing springs. A simple calculation
shows that the stream would develop q
5000 horse power.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

There are a few jail cases at Lincoln
that the judge wishea to dispose OF be.
fore adjourning court there are two
mnrder cases to be tried that will prob
ably take all OF this week and a good
part OF the week following.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Billy McNew passed through Tula-
rosa en- route home from Lincoln, where
be had to attend court. Ths cases
against him in Lincoln county were
dismissed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

George Lufkins, discoverer OF the
"Bridal Chamber" 81 Lake Valley, Is
sick with pneumonia and under the
care Of DR.. Given
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Justice Rsbble, Of Albuquerque,
bound young Butler over to the next
grand jury, in the sum of $500, on the
charge Of deserving his wife, and 5000
for cruelty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

They only ate his liver. This grew again
es fakt na Il was pecked away. Are his sui.
ferinGa No be imaeiued7
able. There Is no cooking without fre. lii
cooking and eating the mischief lies. The
stomach y overtasked, the bowels become
clogAtd. they annot dispose of the food
that. - given them. The impurities back
~ on the liver. Then come the vulturcs-
The forfnents Of a diseased liver.
d. riefce's Golden Medical Discovery
II more than equal % The yuitufes Of dye.
atom " the Discovery = Is Ike a ferret,
wheitYcf Il Is sent. II is as sure as the
needle Of the compass. There Is mo more
need CT suffering from dyspepsia than there
q Q( hanging inc self Sold BY all medi-
eift dealers !hs world oysg'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
Everybody says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery OF the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels.
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try a box
Of q. G. C. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure ~ all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Mrs. Townsend, wife Of Rev. Hale
Townsend, arrived in Santa Fe, she
having been summoned there on az
count OF the serions Illness Of her hus-
hand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

A species Of fir, which is very plenti-
full in the vicinity OF M~escalero. is very
strong and has a beautiful grain and
susceptible Of taking a high polish
when made into furniture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Married, ID Demiug, at the residence
of George =. Shakespeare, George S.
Tutbill Of that city to Miss Carlotta L.
Lightner, Of Rincop, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Justice Of the Peace
Louis I. Marshall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

A report is circulating on the streets
at Santa Fe to the effect that the SAM
tarium is to be rebuilt at once, and
that the plans for the new building
have been secured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
FOR SALE BY
THE MURpHEY-VAA PETTEA DRUG CO..
Las Vegas. New Nsxiee. I
Not True To His Name.

MOI True To His Name.
From the Denver Post. Aa
Mrs. Sofia Sanchez de Carols, post
mistress at Anton Chico, has been
GRATED a ~divorcesfrom her husband
Jesus Maria Gsrcie. "a man bopored
with that font name ought to try 70 De
good and give no cause for a touching
OF the trigger Of the matrimonial gull
lotine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
F4OBBS
sparagus kidney Pills
Are on the Tidal
Wave of Popular
ity n Las Vegas.
The Sale of Them Contln-
ues Enormous and Un-O
precedented.
SALES INCREASING DAILY.
Retail Druggists Scarcely
Able toKeep Enough Of
Them in Stock.

The retail drug trade Of this city re
port the demand for DR.. Hobbs Spara
gus Kidney Pills as being simply enor
NOUS. Not only Is this demand larg'
In Las Vegas, but 1t applies 40 well Z
all towns surrounding us. Every
where DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pill.
seem to be 10 general demand
The medical fraternity look on witt
wonder at the cures daily made by this
remedy. A physician was recently
overheard to say al have never In my
life had faith in anything advertised al
a medicine until recently, but l must
confess that / really do believe that
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills are
q remedy of great worth. l got 0
sample box OF these pills and used
them in my practice. Several Of my
patients have been taking them, and
have experienced a great change for
the better"
The physician who made this remark
has little idea that 1t would ever APP
pear in print. At all events, he de-
serves great credit for his frank and
honest confession. st,
Any physician who is honest should
prescribe for his patients that which
will do the most good. At
A Miracle. A Remarkable Cure OF
Dropsy After FIVE Years OF Agony.
90 Fonda ST., Williamsport, Pa,
March 7th, 1896.
Hobbs Remedy Co., Chicago:
Gentlemen-Some five years ago my
wife, Mrs. Chas III. Hall, now fifty-6ve
years of age, was taken with dropsy
and heart trouble, growing worse from
month to month. Two years ago she
was so sick that she was compelled to
stop work of every kind The best
physicians in this city were secured,
but she grew worse SO rapidly and
her heart SO bad, that q year ago they
said nothing more could be done for
her, as death was liable to come at any
time.
At this time she measured ten feet
around the waist and weighed over 800
pounds. ! Owing to her heart trouble,
the doctors would not tap her, only to
keep her from bursting. These opera
'ions did no good, as they iaiied 10 get
a uIop ol water from ner' claiming
That y was IA SACKS all over her BODY
ano lney couldA,t reach II. for -FOUR
months, q couid neither ne uown or
walk. The longest sleep she had dur
ing ina Time was twenty ave
Inc smallest cracker woulo distress
ner so That she could naroiy BREATHE
yet sne dare not take stlmniants. her
suffering was so terrible That sne
prayed gay anu nign. LOT oea'n 70 r.
iieve ner ron ner miseries.
Her kiuneys ala o act more tnan
one gu ~ iorty.eignt hours. ana tnen
tnick WIN prlck dust Ter bowels
could only oe moved under Inc most
"retcneu powerful c~atnariics prescrio-
ca Dy Inc physician- ABOUT ms Time,
sa" an advertisement OF ": 1iooos
oparagus hiuney riiis 10 me Whi'ams-
port onH. ! ue.erm'nen 70 1ly = ooA.
My W'le ooJsc'eu 70 my spsnu.ng any
more money on ner' as she ieis enatsne
was pas. an neip. however, ? ".
gan .aAing .lom ~ once. I &c io1ls
udy lutH U6k Ill W uO bu6tx WOkAf WuSn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Messrs. Gage and Gilleti. attorneys
at-law, reached Lincoln. The former
Is from Pecos, Texas, and the latter
from Albuquerque. They are connect
Cd with the Casey Klasner case.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Mescalero is the upper part Of the
Tularosa river and its tributaries, and
derives its name from the tribe of
Apache Indians, called M~escaleros.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

The little niece OF John l.. Me-
Laughlin, OF Hiils5oro, sent him q
present OF a lot Of Moe, fresh string
beans from Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
JsmosT Cermodv- ~ waabinoto

James T. Carmody, of Washington,
d. c., q young medical student. ar
rived 10 Albuquerque. He is walking
on q wager from Washington to San
francisco, ana has a year to make the
trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

There is ample opportunity IN this
Territory for the investment of many
millions OF capital where it will pay
handsome profits.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

The best water and the most OF II
anywhere on the route of the White
Oaks road comes out Of the Ii Luz
anon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

One never reef q prettier little town
than Silver City after leaving Los
Angeles until he arrives In the extreme
southern states on the Southern Pacific.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29
Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke Your life Away.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your LIE AWays
To quf6 tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. I'M OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder-worlyer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, Soc or 81. Cure guaran'
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

There is q quarry Of excellent
marble in six miles OF La Luz. II is
claiSued by experts TO DO as fine as
any anywhere.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

ro-To-Hac for FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Educat Your Bowels With C~ascarets.
Candy CathartIc, cure constipation forever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

TO Cure Constipation Forever
Take ascarets Candy Cathartlc. Toe or go.
II O @. o. fail 10 cure, druggists refund money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

I'd. r. broWn, representing the De.
troit land and cattle company. OF
Engle, received 2 900 head Of cattle at
Tularosa, purchased from local stock
men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. l
q emphasize his statement, at is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh II used as directed."-
Rev. Francis W. Poole. Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

Andrew Wilson keeps the only
mercantile establishment at the Mes
calero agency, carrying an assert
ment Of general merchandise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

To Cure Constipation Forevex.
II T :. g. e q faii 70 eS onna drS 0sssas' istva 1S' ,s 81 sss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or stamps,
o generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
nnl,n e.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

The old story Of Pro.
metheus Is d parable.
~Prometheus was 81,
terms Of intimacy with
the gods. From them
he stole ere, and gave
II to men. For this sin
he was bound to the
rocks of Mount Cau-
casus, and ~vultures
vafa aof w~na It>
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders are
Just what y horse needs when IN bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifugo. They are not food hut
medicine and the best in use to pun q
horse in prime condition. Price as
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

w. n. Casey srrived 10 Lincoln, in
answer to q telegram that his brothers
and sisters trial would come up at this
term OF court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-29

AttttEI SNtNTNk1lCUM HlU UIk9zNNs
The intense itching underwriting, incl
dent to these diseases, i~sinstantly allAyed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment Many very bad cnses
have been permanently cured by Il. 1t
is equally eficientfor itching piles and
q favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, ohilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per box.
The times., 1897-05-14
REPAIRING The NAIL BAGS
Investigation Int the PostofIlce
Shop Completed.
The Work of Repairing the Govern
ment's Leather Pouches May Be
Done by Contract Again.

The board Of investigation that bas
been engaged in looking into the con-
dition of the mailbag repair shop II
the Postoffice Department for the past
three weeks completed its work laUc yes-
terday afternoon.
The board was composed of Gen Ed
Carton, chief of the Phil adelphia cii-
vision of the department, who acted aa
chairman while the investigation was
.being pursued; Mr. Masten. superintenI-
ent Of the railway mail service, and Mr..
Forker, chief clerk OF the supply dIyis-
ion. The Investigation board held its
meetings in the museum of the Postof-
flee Department, where hundreds of doclE-
ments and papers were examined. The
written testimony of several hundred wit
nesses has now been gone through, and
yesterday afternoon the board was en-
gagged in considering the weight of tina
testimony as whole. The report, which
Will be quite lengthy, was at once given
over to the typewriters, and Gen. Ed
carton said that it would in all probar
bility be presented 70 Second Assistant
The investigation is a very important
one, inas:nucii as in it the whole future OF
the mailbag repair shop is concerned, and
has therefore been both lengthy and
thorough. Gen. Edgerton said yesterday
to Times reporter that "a great many
grave problems nave been presented as 10
whether il is advisable 10 continue mail
bag repairing by the department., or
whether it would be better to give the re-
pairing out By contract as was formerly
done.
lie further said that he did not antici-
pate any such change, though. Wnen
asked as to the nature Of the boards
report he said thaSit was not the lnten-
tion OF the board TO give out any infOrna-
tion to the public at present. The IN
vestigation was made for the use of the
department, and whether anything VIII
be given out To the public will be de-
termined at the discretion of the depart
ment.