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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by mar a man en-
during pains Of accidental Cuts.
Wounds, Bruises. Burns, Scalds. Sore
feet or sun joints. But there's no
need for II. Buoklen's Arnica salye
will kin the pain and cure the
trouble. It's the best salve on earth
for Piles, too. 25a at j. Wheeler &
Son. druggists,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
Beautiful Thouahts

The sweet, pIre breath of the babe is
suggestive of innocence and health.
A mothers yearhing for children is in
separable from love of the beautiful, and
Il behooves every woman 70 bring the
sweetest and best influence TO bear on
the subject Of her maternity.
To relieve pain and make easy that
period when life Is horn nnaiti
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

The Capitol National bank has he
first worlds fair souvenir gold dollars
to conls to Oklahoma Part have the
head OF Jefferson and part Mckinney.
Price. SO. Proceeds go to worlds
fair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
The Wife's Health

Has much TO do with the attractivsne,s and
happiness OF home. III eho rs physically hnr-
raaged and distressed she would be more than
and eress Men DO not Want snses bpt asf,sh vs
who Are
'NOf roo bright or good
For human nafure'S daily food,
Homely pleasures, simple wiieS,
Praise, blame, love, Kisses, fears and
smiles"
To keep husbands loyal. aiEacti0nate aud
home. slowing, wives must DO eomnaulonRble.
must have part in the pursuits aud pleasures
or their mates. Any woman can be simply a
wife-tho marriage ceremony settlns that-hut
% secure loyal and enduring aiiect ION she must
be more than mere wife. sha muat be- frisnd,
partner, comrado, chum. To do this aho must
be heflthy, strong aud able 70 keep tho pace"
with him, Her greatest danger iies Ia her LA
tillty 10 special dornagementa from which ho
l. exempt 10 guard agaiast this the judi
cinul use of u. II. y, Is advisable and u would
De prudent aud visa 20 Keep u 10 the house.
q. y. f.-Gorstlc's Female fanaccs, cures
Irregular, scanty, TOO profuse end painful
monthly periOdsi uterine and ovarian irrita-
tlons ulcers, al displ3caments and fatAuF Of the
Womb whites and all unnaturd discharges
frigidity, barrennocs and all AmpeGiments 10
maternity also All associate ailments Of the
private orsaus Of women. Al All " Ees of mem
strual life. FROM budding Nomnnhood until
after tho changes that end snucssl womaniy
functi0aH. 10 Ia the hoet friend of and remedy
FOR vomankind. Its uso siren sihens aii wo.
manly organs. regulatos and renders natural
all SEXUAL fuhctlona, 10 u sold az drug stores
Tor tl 100 a bottlo. Buy u. m ~ and you. will
md these statements are true, Tor II L reliable
aud will not diaappoint
Az ladies ~as are aai psrfssiiy rsht snd -,I Ia
renA.iy ~ sAeuid Hre 90 thr tadles' heaith club
esdiasl adsiss I'D instrustiea-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine
has been invented that will cut, paste
and hang wall paper The field OF in
ventions and discoveries seems to be
unlimited Notable among great dis
coveries is DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. 1t has done a
world Of good for weak lungs and
saved many a life. Thousands have
used it and conquered Grip, Bron-
chitis, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Their general verdict is. "Jr, the
best and moso reliable medicine for
throat and lung troubles. Every soc
and sl.0O bottle is guaranteed by J.
Wheeler & Son, druggists. Trial bot
Ties free
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Two more railroads, a drst class
hotel and an opera house would be ac.
ceptable TO Hobart
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
Annual Convention, Western Retail
Implement and Vehicle Dealers
Association. Kansas City

Mo-, January 2o-22, 1908.
For 'he above occasion we will sell
tickets 10 Kansas City and return at
rate Of one fare plus 81 90 for round
"trip, on certidoa-e plan. Tickets sold
January 18th to 22d inclusive win be
honored If presented to Mr.. H. J.
Hodge, secretary, not later than Jan.
uary 26th, for return trip and upOn
payment of 25 cents execution fee.
A. J. corkins, Agent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

OF course. It isn't a crime to be a
woman neither is it manly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Turkeys are innocent birds; almost
sany silly woman can stun them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

A man hates what is above him; a
woman what is beneath her
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Contracting disease in reality ez-
ssands A.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

a small voice in a man often has
tzro same effect as whole in a nickel.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Sospe boarding house spring chick
ems are hens in their second child
b0od
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Go where duty calls-and doot
stand arc IA with your hands in your
Dockets after you get there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Responsibility may he contagious,
Sut some people fail to catch it at the
riBht time
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Nature is supposed to be infaIlible
yet II gave the rooster a comb, bur
no hair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19

Save your money and get yourself
a new suit. Don't take much webb
Tailoring Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-01-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
(Chicago News)

tChicago News)
Contracting disease in reality ex-
a,anas a.
short acquaintance is always try
Eng 20 make a touch
OF course. It isn't a crime to be a
woman neither is it manly.
Turkeys are innocent birds; almost
=any silly woman can stun them.
a small voice in a man often has
eaho same effect as whole in q nickel
S1soe boarding house spring chick.
ems are hens in their second child
1sood
Nature is supposed to be infallible.
yet II gave the rooster a comb, but
no hair
Responsibility may he contagious,
5ut some people fail to catch it at the
right time.
Go where duty calls--and doot
stand arc, "a with your hands in yonr
Dockets after you get there
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-11-12
One of the Effects.

over $50,000000 worth of raw silk
vas imported in the last fiscal year, in
edition to S36,000,O00 worth of manu-
tdctured silk Secretary Wilson is
Saeking to encourage the production of
Ilw silk in the United States. There is
40 obstacle in the way, and it would
iroye valuable industry to the col
oted people of the south, as it does not
require great deal of time 1t would,
/ successful, enable vast millions to be
apt at home which are now sent
abroad to pay for both raw and manu-
lactured silk. The raw silk imported
ia the last fiscal year is manufactured
INTO products worth over $125,O0O 900.
This will give some idea of the bene-
hcnl effects of the tariff on that one
industry ry.-Philadelphia Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-11-12
The south and Bryan.

Alas, poor Bryan! There will soon
be none so poor as to do him rever-
ence. Senator Clay of Georgia now
says he is heartily in favor of the NOM
ination of German for the presidency
and that the south is disgusted with
Bryan The south was never so much
in love with Bryan as her politicians
would have had it appear. 1t is the
politicians like Clay who are now CO l.
ing to their senses and dropping + :
an.-Columbia Is. c. Record.
debt; there was no $150,O0O,O00 to $780,
100000 to be expended in the war and
navy departments, to say nothing OF the
vast sums which must be spent in riv-
er and harbor improvements, for pub
lie buildings and for official services in
keeping with the dignity and impor-
tance and position of the greatest coun-
try on the face of the globe.
No wonder that with a population Of
one-thrd of what we have now they
could meet the expenses of the govern
ment, which were but one-tenth of
what they are now, and yet even in
this they failed before the end of their
free trade experiment.
But the great lesson to be drawn
from a comparison Of 1858 with 1908
is the fact that today we are doing our
own work, while fifty years ago we
were having it done for us across the
sea. Fifty years ago our people were
idle, they had no income to speak Of
the farmer had no market for his prod
every job whereas today there are
sometimes two or three jobs looking
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-11-12
Sach Formulas Not Needed.

a Democratic paper says that if 1t
was going to prescribe formula for
pure Republicanism it would not in
ciaae single grain of honesty. No, of
course not Democrats wat never
known to include any honesty I'll any
thing they ever went at, and that's til,
season their own party is in the dismal,
doicful dumps-it is standing on foun-
Iation in which honesty is not includ-
cd: but the Republican party is e3tab-
',Led on The solid rock of truth. II
foesn't need any Democratic formulas,
thank the Lord!-Moravlan Falls On.
ca Yellow Jacket.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-11-12

Industry, Commerce and Political
solidarity All Seem to Demand n
Radical Change In the Fiscal Sys-
tenn of the British Empire.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
THE CHURCHES

The subject of Elder Hubbell's sermon
for the evening service at the Presby-
terrain church next Sunday is "Being of
the Truth"
Elder w. H. Kephart, of Lamont, who
has been holding series of meetings
at the Il. DIS. church in this city, went
to Hiteman Friday and will conduct a
series Of meetings in that city.
Services in the nj. =. church next
Sunday will be as follows: In the morn
ing the pastor will preach. In the even
ing Mr.. j. w. Pearce, the temperance
evangelist, will address the congrega-
ton. Other services as usual.
There will be a union meeting of the
congregations of the Christian and
Presbyterian churches at the Presby-
terrain church Sunday evening, the ser
mon being preached by Elder II. FL. Hub.
bell, pastor Of the Christian church.
Owing to the absence of the pastor
Rev. w. II. llsley, the Rev. |. N. Wood
ward of the nj. E. church will fill his APP.
pointment at Crown Chapel. At the
close of the service congregational
meeting will be held to act upon the
resignation of the pastor.
Owing to the memorial service there
will be no preaching in the Presbyter-
ian church next Sabbath morning. But
the congregational meeting, to act upor
the pastors resignation, will be held at
10 O'clock. In the evening there will be
union service, Rev. H. ii. Hubbel
preaching and his congregation uniting
with us
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
New Court Cases.

Charles Lockyer VS.. Swan & Leach.
Plaintiff states in his petition that after
he purchased a farm in Decatur county
in 1902 defendants solicited the bust
ness of collecting his rents, which he
authorized them to do. That in pursu-
ance thereof they collected in cash for
rent and grain and hay sold the sum of
|, S333.43, Of which sum plaintiff has re-
ceived S131.3S. He asks for judgment
in the sum of S1S5.3S. John w. Harvey
& Son and VIM. T. Chantland, attorneys
for plaintiff.
Zed Gore VS.. Geo. A. Hawley ct al.
Plaintiff brings suit to quiet his title to
lots Z, s and 8, block 10, original town of
Leon. Stephen Varga, attorney for
plaintiff.
The last will of Peter G. Stewart has
been filed for probate. He provides for
the payment of all just debts and then
bequeaths all of his property, real and
personal, to his wife, Harriet e. Stew
art, during her life time, and at her
death the property is to be divided
| share and share alike among all OF his
children, less the advancements he
has heretofore made to each of them.
The will is dated August 8, 1899, being
witnessed by Geo. w. Sears and Geo. b.
Wolever, and appoints his son, James
Stewart and wife, executors OF the will.
The last will of Mrs. Nancy M. john
son has been filed for probate. 1t is
dated August 10, 1902, being witnessed
by Emma A. Walters and A. Beatrice
Campbell. She directs that all of her
property, real and personal, be sold by
the executor, and from the proceeds pay
5000 each to her children, Paris r. john
son, Erastus o. Johnson and May Bell
! Johnson, and 5000 to her granddaughter,
! Nellie Marie Johnson. The balance OF
her property is bequcathed to her son,
Ralph johnson, to be invested and used
in educating him, whatever remains to
be paid to him when he reaches his ma
i iority in May, 1906. She appoints Geo
P. Campbell executor Of the will. "a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
NOTICE OF pRoBA11Ne WILL.

To All Whom 1t May Concerns:
Yo1 are hereby notified that there is now on
file in the office of the clerk of the district
court of Iowa. in and for Decatur county, an
instrument in writing, purporting to be the
last will and testament of P. c. Stewart, late
of said county, deceased and that 10 o'clock
a. m. OF the gath day of August, 1903. has been
fixed for the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the court house in
sad county and show cause if any there be,
why said will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said cour at Leon,
Iowa, this 18th day of May, 1903
S. w. KELLER,
39-3t Clerk Of District Court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Writ Springer, Of Des Moines, spent a
few days in this city on business the
latter part of last week, and made us a
very pleasant call. Mr.. Springer and
wife spent several months in Honduras
last winter and while there purchased
about 1900 acres of government land
which he intends to clear and plant in
rubber and cocoa trees. Land can be
bought down there very cheap, Mr..
Springer securing this at less than 20
cents per acre.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Hoods Jarsapdrilid
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used in
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring I was all run
down and got bottle of 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" MISS BEULAH
BoYcE, Stowe, vt.
Hoods SarsaparllIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is SO much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished-a condition indicated
by pimplcs and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss Of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
MothersI MothersI MothersI

How many children are at this season fever
1sh and constpated, with bad stomach and
headache. Mother Gray's Sweet Powers for
Children will always cure. II worms are
present they will certainly remove them. At
all druggists, 25 cents. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y. 39-4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Fire Company Elects Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Leo
Fire Department last Thursday evenin!
the following officers We're elected fc
the ensuing year:
Chief w. G. Stempel.
Assistant Chief-R. A. Sigler.
Engine foreman. A. Pickering.
Capt. 1st relief Claude Lorey.
Assistant-John Zimmerman.
Capt. I'd relief -Rolla Alexander.
Assistant-E. E. Beck.
Capt. hose cart-James w. Hurst.
Assistant-C. M. Axes.
list Nozzelman-E. d. Bell.
End Nozzelman-Fred Garrett.
Secretary-D. E. Morgan.
Treasurer-U. G. Benefiel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Mrs. O. T. Conrey left Tuesday for
Bonaparte, Iowa, where she will visit a
week with her sister, Mrs. Myrtle AL
ford, and will then join Mr.. Conrey, who
is holding down his claim at Richards,
South Dakota.
Miss Maude Perry, of Des Moines,
came Saturday to spend a few days with
her friend, Mrs. Bertha Davisson, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, who is visiting at the
home of her father, w. E. Cannon, in
, Eden township.
Mrs. Jefferson West and son Gilbert,
of Corydon, and mother, Mrs. M. Leon
ard, of Van Vert, who have been visit
ing at the home of ID. l.. Robbins in this
city, left Monday for Eureka, Kansas,
where Mr.. West has located.
J. r. Bashaw and wife went to Des
Moines Saturday and visited over Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Shular
Mrs. Bashaw will spend few weeks
at Colfax for her health, which has
been quite poorly for some time.
s. f. Reed left Tuesday for Kansas
City, where he has accepted position
as travelling salesman for the piano firm
of Charles +. Netzow, of Milwaukee
Wis. Mr.. Reed is tirst-class salesman
who has many friends in this city who
regret to see him leave, but wish hin
unbounded success in his new field
His family will remain in Leon for the
| present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and Neural
gia radically cures in to days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and myster-
ious. 1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears The first
dose greatly benefits Sl.0O. Sold by l.. Van
Werdendruggist, Leon. Is 26t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
License to Wed.
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the pcst
office at Leon, Iowa, for the week end
ing May Is, 1903:
Mrs. Anna Spring, Mrs. McQeth. -
Will Burgess, Mr.. A. r. Dodge,
W. v. Carp.
Persons calling for above please say
advertised" JOHN LFDGERwooD,
Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Ask Your Dealer for AlIen's Foot
Ease.

A powder for the feet. 1t cures swollen
sore hot, callous, aching. sweating feet corns
and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores
Csc. Ask today. 39.4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Mrs. l. A. Hebener, sons Charles,
Aubrey and Leland of Des NIoines, and
daughters Ida and Vera, of Bedford and
Dunlap, respectively, have been visiting
relatives in Leon during the past week,
having accompanied the remains of their
daughter and sister, Genevieve, to this
city Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Takes the burn out; heals the wound;
cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil, the household remedy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

OUR PERSONAL MENTION

Persons having friends visiting them or knowing visiting in
in pcrSo by note or
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

A. S. Tharp was called to Burlington
the latter part of last week by the Bur-
lington officials and offered good posi-
ton on the main line, but he has not yet
decided whether he will accept it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Gives relief at once
1t cleases, soothes
and heals the diseas.
ed membrane. 1t
cures Catarrh and
drives away a Cold in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Sam. H. Slower, who has been visiting
his father in Hamilton township for a
few weeks, returned Thursday to Cher
okee, Iowa, where he is employed as an
attendant at the state insane hospital.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-07-16
PRISONERS BREAK JAIL.


~ junction City. Kan., July Gilbert
Mullins. the federal prisoner who led the
mutiny at the Fort Leavenworth prison
in November, 1901, and who has been
in the county jail here for the past year
awaiting trial on the charge Of having
murdered one Of the guards in the
mutiny, led an assault on Sheriff Peese
early Saturday and. he with three others,
q, white man and two negro prisoners,
escaped. The sheriff was overpowered
and badly cut about the head, but he
succeeded in getting the cell door closed
before all five prisoners could get out.
!. The. Qnartetteran through the eastern
part Of town toward the river, and, COM
polling a fisherman to row them to the
other side, made for the thick timber. &
The sheriff followed in. 2 buggy; and and
posses were quickly organized and
Joined IN the chase. Later soldiers were
sent over from Fort Riley to- assist In
the hunt. Shortly before noon two Of
the negroes were captured and returned
to jill. Sheriff Peese, although badly
injured, is still leading thesearch. Null
Inns, who is a negro, is desperate man
and 1t is expected he will put up hard
fight. .:. 4ssr i;tiss.s ssl.is;s.; ]:
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-07-16
BEGIN THIRD DAY.
Union at Atlanta-D.y be-
Y,sis gun with Prayer.

Atlanta. Ca, July 1s.--The third day
Of the international convention Of the
Baptist Young Peoples union, began
with early morning prayer meeting Sat-
urday in. various churches of the city
all Of which were well attended. The
morning meeting Aof the convention
proper in the auditorium at Exposition
park was largely taken up by the inter-
esting exercise Of the salutation of the
flags, cond Quoted by Rev. Dr.e WalterC Cal;
ley, 81 Chicago. II is ceremony con con.
sisted Of q long procession Of banners.
borne by young lady delegates repre-
Ssenting all sectio of the countarry;. FOR
lowing this thera sYas aeall apftheaotli
with responses by delegates from tie
various states, territories and provinces,
detailing the progress OF. the work ii
their districts. The afternoon session
was devoted tosthes jpnior branch of the
society, the exercises being upon sthe
general subject TTheS Light, pf Ithe
World" The principal address was by
Rev. DR.. A. W. Bourne. pastor Of the
First Baptist church Of Gloversville,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-07-16

been working peaceably side by side for
some time. but on Monday a. Japanese
made an insulting remark about q Mex
lean and the fight began. .s4.ii..+i ss
When the two ;workmen came to
blows, sides were quickly formed and
battle lines drawn. Tools used in rail-
road building. and powders from the
bottom Of the Mojave river were the
weapons, and in a few minutes many
heads were cracked. \ The Japanese
we're finally driven. across the. river
amid showers Of stones, almost as eff
fective as bullets, their leader remain
ing In the front to the last. Both sides
entrenched behind piles Of sand, and
many sallies have been made since.
The attacking force has invariably been
repulsed. Two men were killed Friday.
when the Japanese earthworks. were
stormed by the Mexicans. The foreman
is making every effort to patch up; q
truce, but the men seem determined to
fight while any are left, and it may be
necessary to call out the state troops
tos quell the fighters. $ & +
Mexicans all over the section are de-
veloping fierce hatred Of the Japan
csc because the latter are supplanting
the Mexicans in many kinds of work,
demanding less wages, as q rule, but
giving more satisfaction. ~: egr.,... i.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-07-16
INVESTIGATION ALMOST OVER.
Postmaster General Payne; Says End
II In Sight. Although Unable
to FIX Date.

7 Washington. July 10. 81 Postmaster
General Payne Saturday stated that the
end of the post Office Investigation is in
sight. 81 am unable.p he said, ttto IL
any particular. date when. the investiga-
ton will be completed. but matters have
progressed to the extent where can see
an end the laborious work. Mr..
Payne said that the incident of Mr.. Mad
denis publication Of Communication
rejecting on other officials In connec-
ton with charges against the registry
contract may be regarded as closed. He
said, he had received letter from Mr..
Madden in reply to a request Of the post
master general for letter Of explana-
ton of the circumstances attending the
publication, but that, the letter was not
to be given out at present The post
master general added that. the In
spectors had not yet reported on the In
vestigation Of the manifold contract
question. ~.