Mr. Lane. It is transmitted over the wires to the receiving end, stating the amounts to be paid, the person to be paid to, the person’s address if they sent it, and the person it is from.
Mr. Hubert. Now, when that is received, is a check written out payable to that person, or how is it handled?
Mr. Lane. If it is to be delivered a Western Union check is written. If it is to be picked up a cash receipt copy is made out and attached to the money, and when the person comes in and gives them the identification required, asks them the required questions, such as, “How much are you expecting? Who is it from? Where is it from?” They have to answer those questions.
Mr. Hubert. And is any identification of the individual required?
Mr. Lane. Yes; it is very definitely personal identification.
Mr. Hubert. Now, what system is used by way of timing the various transactions on the receiving end?
Mr. Lane. On the receiving end, whenever the telegram is received in the receiving office, it is time stamped.
Mr. Hubert. It is time stamped by use of the same kind of machine that you have identified before?
Mr. Lane. That we used before.
Mr. Hubert. Synchronized to the national time?