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The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

The lass>regular meeting Of the year
for the present corps of officers of WASH
ington Council was held Tuesday even
ing. Grand Knight Joseph A. Mudd In
the chair and a large attendance OF
members of the council present. With a
few exceptions. the present officers were
reelected at the annual meeting held
October S, so that there will be very
little change in the policy OF the council
for the coming year. Rev. Father MOI
riss has been selected as the chaplain
for the council for the ensuing year. and
James E. Collifiower has been appointed
lecturer by Grand Knight Mudd.
The meeting of Keane Council. held
Thursday evening. was very lively. and
several matters of interest to all the
members Of the order. having in view
the question Of more commodious quar-
tiers, were taken up for consideration by
the grand knights. Charles w. Darr,
and a number of members of the council.
The State deputy. who was present. also
participated in the discussion.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
chapter was held on Friday evening. at
which a number Of matters of detail in
connection with the two functions held
under the auspices Of the chapter-the
vesper service and the Columbus Day
celebration-were disposed of. The chap
ter is being warmly congratulated on
the success Of both Of these affairs.
The Carroll Council Assembly will hold
Halloween party at the hall next
Thursday evening.
Potomac Council will hold its regular
meeting Monday evening. at which the
grand knight, Richard A Curtin. win
present a resume of the activities Of
this flourishing council for the past year.
Most elaborate arrangements are being
made by the officers. of the State Council
for the joint installation Of all the ofn-
GERS Of the five councils in this Juris-
diction. which will take place at tho
hall Tuesday evening, beginning at 8
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
DAUHTERs OF AMERICA.

Independent Council. No. ?. received
the aanual visitation Of the State coun-
cilor, Mrs. Laura E. Bouchette. and
her corps Of State officers Thursday
evening. The financial status Of this
council is splendid one. II was a
closed meeting. only members Of the or
der being present. Bro. William G.
Cleveland gave an address upon the
cardinal feature Of the organization,
Patriotism. which was interesting to q
degree. and was loudly applauded.
Bro. Johl E. Smallwood took the immi-
grafton question as his topic. which
was enjoyed also. He was followed by
Mrs. Finck. a sister from Brooklyn,
N. Y, who gave an outline Of the work
accomplished by the twelve councils Of
that place, dropping such suggestions
which should bear fruit. Other mem
bers Of the order also spoke. Then
came the usual refreshments. the So
cial goodnight, and all look forward to
the next visitation. that to be paid to
Mizpah Council, No. 2. next Friday
night. Odd Fellows Hall, Georgetown.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Butter Cakes.

Mix one quart flour. one teaspoonful
OF salt. two teaspoonfuls baking powder,
three tablespoonfuls Of butter. Mix to
a soft dough with milk, roll out three
quarter inches thick. cut into round
cakes and bake on a moderately hot
sridle, we'll creased. When pale brown
turn and brown on the other sides.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

charter members. Past Commander N.
W. Michael. then gave several beautiful
illustrations of the benefits OF member
ship in the X. o. T. N.
The very interesting meeting closed with
short talk by the presiding oficer. in
which he thanked the ladies for their
encouragement by their presence at the
meeting and assured them that in the
near future the effort would be repeated
u. c. r.
The committee on arrangements, with
J. w. Hunt as chairman appointed by
Flagg Council. No 2J6, to entertain the
L. c. T. delegates to the National Rivers
and Harbors Congress. report good prog
ress. The Washington Chamber Of Com
merce has very kindly extended to them
the use Of the chambers rooms on the
evening OF Thursday. December s.
The Supreme Council will send a rep
resentative delegation to this congress
who will hold rank equal to one State,
and many Of the delegates from the
States appointed by the various Cover
nors will be L. c. T. men, all of whom,
together with representatives from all
Eearby councils. will be invited to be
present at the special meeting on the
above date. and the affair should be one
Of the best attended as well as one
of the cleverest functions Flagg Council
has held.
At the regular meeting of the council
next Saturday night, November 2. the
details of the entertainment will be ar
ranged
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Clam Cakes.

One cup liquor. l cup milk. 3 eggs
well beaten. salt and enough flour to
make a thin batter. Add the CLAIMS,
well chopped. Fry in a pan with only
few tablespoonsful of lard. Drop In
by the spoonful. These are easily made
and will prove very acceptable to any
one at the seaside.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
Honey Mousse.

Beat separately the yolks OF two eggs
and mix with a cupful of honey. Heat
gently over gas until the mixture is
thick-do not boil. Let 1t cool. then stir
in the whipped whites of two eggs. Add
half a pint Of whipped cream. and mix
carefully. Put into a mold and set on
ice to freeze.
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j. o. U. A. NJ.

Reno Council. No. 46, Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
will hold its annual memorial service in
Masonic Hail. Tennallytown. D. c.. this
afternoon at o'clock. The public Ii cor
daily invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY.

At the recent meeting Of the Robert E.
Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of
tie Confederacy. held at the Confederate
Memorial Home. 1899 Vermont Avenue
Northwest, the following officers for the
ensuing year were elected: Mrs. Belle
Riley. president: Mrs George s. Loving
ton. first vice president: Mrs ]. T. Cal
laghan, second vice president: Mrs
Walter Hutton. recording secretary: Miss
Elizabeth Zea. corresponding secretary:
Mrs. c. G. Elwies. treasurer; Mrs. Lillian
Rosille Messenger, historian: Mrs. Geor-
sia Lawton Morgan. chaplain.
Delegates to the national convention.
II be held November II. were elected as
follows: Mrs. Belle T. Riley. Mrs. James
e Mulcare. Mrs. Wallace Streater, Mrs.
Stephen H. Ford. Mrs. George s. Low
ington. and alternates: Mrs. John T.
Ca!laghan. Mrs. E. T. Rollings. Mrs c.
c. Elwies. Mrs. Mary L. Barnes. and
Mrs Z P. Jones. Mrs. Riley was pre-
sented L. D. c. badge.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

|, OF Seneca Tribe, No. IL; C. ". Homan.
George Custer, Past Sachem r A.
Humphries. J. Z. Donaldson, c. II. Parks,
Harry Kessler. W. E. Osmand. all of o.
ceola Tribe. No. 10; Great Sannap J. J,
Bunch. Wash B. Evans. Of Sioux Tribe,
No. Is; Past Sachem R. A. Humphriss,
and Charles A. Brown. of Mineola Tribe.
No. IA. The great chiefs and brothers sx.
pressed regret that Brother D. J. Marvin
was not present and wishes for his bet
ter health were expressed.
Talks were made by r. W. Thompson.
DR.. W. s. Whitman, Jim Madison. A. II.
Ragan. w. c. Smoot. C. F. Dickey. w. B.
Garner. John ]. Bunch. J. B. Altman. L.
II. Dennis, c. H. Parks, William E.
Lorentz. Lewis NJ. Bernstein. and Fred
Madison.
Great Sachem r. w. Thompson is work.
ing hard to make the great chiefs vista
ton a success. and IL Is hoped that the
members Of the order viii assist him.
Idaho. Tribe. No. L. held its regular
meeting on Tuesday sleep. the twenty
second sun. travelling moon The council
fire was kindled at eight run and quench-
ed at eleven run by Brother Garner,
sachem. Business Of Importance was
transacted and reports were made by
several committees. The visitors were:
Past Sachem ]. E. Dougherty, Of White
Eagle Tribe. No. Il, Great Council Press
Representative Lewis NJ. Bernstein, Of
Seltese Tribe: Brother Traphaen. of Sioux
Tribe. No. 81. Reservation of Philadel-
phia, Pa. and II. Herbert Hoke, of Logan
Tribe. No. 9.
Interesting talks were given by William
E. Lorentz. William ]. Kolb. H. Herbert
Hoke. A. +. Thompson. Brother Garner
r. w. Thompson. Lewis NJ. Bernstein, ].
G. Blair. w. II. Kerper. Past Sachem W.
f. Giddings. George Vaughan. George
Thayer. Z. c. Stewart. Tom Hellmuth. W.
E Thompson. B. A. Leatherman, Joseph
Souder. Morrie King. ]. A. johnson, and
j. d. Bragunier.
Brothers Past Sachem W. E. Giddings
and Past Sachem William E. Lorentz were
presented with Red Men pins for their
active work in Idaho Tribe, and the pre-
sentation speech was made by Brother
Garner.
More interest Is being shown in the
great chiefs visitation each sun. and the
future shows that success will cpown the
administration of the Great Sachem r.
W
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

The Carroll Council Assembly will hold
Halloween party at the hall next
Thursday evening.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

AS the time approaches for holding the
grand rally of the lodges Of Maryland
and Virginia located near Washington
and the lodges located in the District of
The Washington herald., 1912-10-27

More interest is being shown in the
great chiefs visitation each sun. and the
future shows that success will cpown the
administration of the Great Sachem r.
W. Thompson. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
GOVERNMENT
SEEKING FOR
MORE LIGHT
EVIDENCE IN STEEL TRUST IN
CURRY is REPETITION OF THAT
ALREADY GIVEN.
ATTORNEY L|NDBURY ANGERED
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER
COULD NOT RECALL DETAILS
OF POOL AGREEMENT.

NEW YORK, May Traditional
light on the various pools worried by
the American Steel and Wire Co., a
subsidiary of the United States Steel
Corporation was sought by the Gov!
ernnent during to days. session OF
the Government investigation of tho
monopoly.
The former gene al manager Of the
company. now retired. was recalled.
alter having been given all night to
refresh his memory regarding the
pool.
The former general manager an.
gered Arust Attorney Lindbury by his
calm insistance that he could recall
ron OF the details OF the pool agree
ment, although lie remembered per.
iectly well that the design was to
keep the prices OF their products at
an agreed level. The bulk of his ties
timony was a repetition of that al
ready given fullest publicity through
the government Investigation OF the
steel monopoly.
- a-al4l
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
RICHESON TO ].
Be EXECUTED
BETRAYER OF AVIS LlNNELL WILL
BE HANGED WiTHlNfWo WEEKS
MINISTER STILL HOPEFUL.

BOSTON. May Two weeks from
yesterday. unless his sentence is com
muted, Rev. Clarence V. I. Richeson
will have cxpiated in the electric chair
The murder Ct his former sweetheart,
Avis L!nnell.
According 10 released prisoners
who spent time in Charles street jail
whcre'o the Gminister-murlerer has
been confined since, fhls sensational
arrest at the home c. his hnnncee, lVio-
let Edmands, Richcson is yet hopeful
that Governor Foss and the executive
cOnneil will grant him leniency for his
confessed crime. Attorneys Lee and
MORSE, counsel for Richeson. also are
hopeful that their client will be per.
mitted to spend the remainder of his
life behind bars.
EC2ause OF this hopelulness, Richie
son is said 10 lie in good physical and
mental condition. 1t is almost certain
The matter OF Richeson's plea for lien.
ency will be acted on this week. II
action is unravorable TO him, he will be
taken to the death cell at Charleston
prison on Thursday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
AND l2LARI
WINNERS IN maryland.
DIVISION OF DELEGATES cIosE
BETWEEN TAFT AND ROUGH.
RIDER = WILSON THE SECOND
CHOICE OF DEMOCRATS.

BALTIMORE. Md. May Speaker
Champ Clark and Theodore Rcose.
welt carried the Maryland primaries
on the face OF the Incompleie returns
received up to 12:l5 a. m. from all
the counties OF thu stAte. The indi.
Gated vote was;
Republicans Roosevelt co; ran,
6s.
Democrats Clark, 60 Wilson. 40;
Harmon. Z; uncertain. 2s
Majority necessary 70 control The
Stale convention G5t
Marylandis ie yotea ihi tie national.
eonventtuna an Bh EAST for The1aorh
and s epeiilter Clamp Clark
lillesk me election districts sin
TO DE heard from change The resnits
registered today BY HE ssais,s irst
primaries Aithonsh the
result was close and Colonel Roose
welt on the face of thereturns had but
one more than the number Of votes
necessary TO control the state coayeh.
ton, the latest count last night did
not materially change the result IN
dicated before midnight
The primaries divided the deleeaies
to the State conventions as follows:
Republicans-Roo 66: Taff.
GO.
Democrats Clark, 72 Wilson, a.
Harmon. 4; in doubt, 0,
Majority necessary 10 control The
G5.
The State delegates elected are
bound to choose a delegation 10 the
na6onal convention, favorable 10 the
presidential candidates for whom the
people yesterday expressed thelrspref.
erence. 5.
gAlthough the popular preference
tho State asa whole did not
determine the result. Il Favored
Roosevelt and Clark by pluralitiea
uopa com einktya ltsn I'M fligilnn b
State delegates bSsea on the county
vote should. This was
nrgely due to the sweep which both
successful candidates made in tie
city OF Baltimore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
600 REBELS KILLED
IN MEXICAN BATTLE

MEXTCO CITY, May six hundred
rebels were Killed and the remainder
Of force of l,JOO were sent scurryinS
to Cuatro Vienegas during a fight yes.
terdny, with 600 federals under Col.
Pablo Gonzales. according TO reports
received today by President Madero.
The federal loss is not given. The
battle took place between Cuatro Gle
negas and Monclova. II was the sec
ond engagement within four days, and
probably will be followed by a third
within a short time.
Belatcd reports Of the frs. battle.
which occurred May /, reached Mexico
City today. The federals, who held
Cuatro Cienegas, learned that n force
CT revolutionists was rapidly nearing
the city. having come from Sierra No
jada through 100 miles of desert Two
hundred cavalrymen and $50 volun.
teers advanced TO meet them. The
battle ragged all day, and until the ar
rival of 500 rebel reinforcements with
three cannon and six machine guns.
In face Of these numbers the federals
retreated and left The city in The pos
session Of the enemy. The casualties
are not stated.
Details of the second engagements.
although 1t was federal victory. are
not many. the government confronting
itself with recital OF a bare out
line Of the facts In addition. the
statement is made that General Tracy
Aubert. with 5000 men. Is in Mon.
clova, and will command an advance
to be made. upon Cuntro Cienegas,
which The government hopes to recap
ture shortly.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
MORE TRAINS
FOR FA|RN0NT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GETS
BALTIMORE AND OHIO TO
MAKE CONNECTIONS AT GRAF.
TON WITH EAcTERN EXPRESS.

The u. Il o. officials have at last un.
nounccd that they are going to so ar.
range their trains running from
Wheeling TO Grafton, and from Graf.
ton 10 Wheeling so that the trains
will pass through the city Of Fairmont
ut reasonable hours, aud so that these
self same trains will make connec.
tious with the fast trains from the
east. and to the east. A train will
now leave Wheeling at 2 p. IN. pass
ing through Falrmont about 4:3O in
the afternoon, arriving in Grafton
about J:l5. making connections with
train IL towards the east.
Train No. In the evening will leave
Wheeling at $50 Instead OF 5 p. M.
mnd will pass through this city about
$3.50 instead Of $40 rs formerly. The
tlme CT the traln viii be much faster.
The greatest Improvement In the
schedule in train running from
Grafton to this city upon the arrival
Of train No. . In Graf;On. about 10
minutes until .. this train then coming
direct to Fairmont. This train will he
the greatest advantage OF the new
schedule. in that one may now come
to Grafton on No. 3. and get to Fair.
mont before 10 n. H., while formerly
it was necessary to go TO Clarksburg
and from there TO catch the traction
cars to this city arriving here not be.
fore IL o'clock.
The success of the now arrange
mcmt is due to the Fairmont Chamber
Of Commerce. which first took up the
matter of better train service.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
ALLEN WORE BREAs7PLATE
Prosecution cIalrms That He Was
Protected by Iron Coat.

WYTHEvILLE, Va. May 7.-"It
don't takc but mighty little of the
right stuff to turn bullets" was Floyd
Aliens report when his guard express.
ed surprise that the old mountaineer
had not been wounded, until after he
had left the court room where Judge,
prosecutor, sheriff, juror and bystan.
der had been killed.
In the prosecutions attempt to
show that Allen came to the Hillsvllle
court house March IL, prepared for
the shooting, and wore a steel or iron
breastplate. witnesses testified that at
least dozen shots were fired at Allen
by men only few 'eet away and that
none took effect.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
!. | 4. .!|iHIIE !s|iHIIEEP|sIfE'A|IEIs H.
WILSON EASY WINNER
LYON KEEPS FEDERAL OFFICE.
HOLDERS IN LINE FOR THE
coLoNEL-coNTEsT Is PRosA.
BILE.

AUSTIN, May 7.-Contrary TO ex.
pectations, the Federal oiIlceholders
did not rally solIdly to the support OF
President Taft in the precinct prl.
mary conventions held throughout
Texas yesterday. Most of them sup.
Ported Roosevelt, and the power of
Col. Cecil Lyons one-man political ma.
chine Is unimpaired.
When the results OF the primaries
In several counties are not yet public
lg known, the returns are sufficiently
complete to show that Roosevelt prac
tlcally swept the State and that Texas
will send q solid Roosevelt delegation
II. the National convention. Taft car.
RED the Tenth Congressional district.
'tut q contestlng Roosevelt delegation
10 me stnSe convention viii be sent
from this district. With Lyon in con.
atfoI OF the state convention 1t will be
seated.
: 1t Is assured that at the county con.
ventions next Saturday the Taft sup.
porters will bolt and elect contesting
delegations, thus forming the basis for
carrying the fight into the National
convention.
Wilson was an easy victor in the
Democratic precinct conventions. tie
received more Instructed votes than
Harmon Clark and Underwood COM
lined, It is claimed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
FIND BERG
TITANIC HIT
WREcKAGE FROM LINER FLOATS
AROUND ITS Base TOWERS A
HUNDRED AND THIRTY FEET
HIGH.

PHILADELPHIA. May What
was probably thei cebcrg which was
struck by the Inflated Titanic. was re.
ported yesterday by Captain Wicke,
OF the German tank steamer Clio.
from Shields. England. for Philadel.
phia. The captain says that on April
10, In the latitude 4l.25 north. lOngl.
tude 1919 west. he saw an iceberg
about 1870 feet high. one end OF which
was broken as II by collision. Tie
mass Of ice was surrounded BY steam.
er saloon fittings OF mahogany. deck
chairs, cushions. fancy hand bags and
innumerahle small pieces OF wreck.
age.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
WHO FIRED
FIRST SHOT
DOUBT is NOW RAISED AS TO
WHETHER OR NOT ALIENS BE.
GAN THE SHOOTING.

WYTHEsvILLE. Va, May with
one Of the Commonwealth's witnesses
on the stand today, the Floyd Allen de-
iense delivered It's first blow to the
prosecution, when they raised doubt
rs to who started the shooting In Judge
Massey's court room'at Hillsville.
W. w. Godgen. OF Carroll county, a
witness, told substantially the same
story rs others who saw the murders,
but under cross examination. when
questioned by Attorney Willis. the fact
developed that 1t seemed that the
,herlF was going after his pistol, and
Allen, who was reaching for his
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
HIGH SCHOOL
YEAR BOOK
MAPLE LEAVES THIS YEAR WILL
BE BIGGER AND BETTER 7HAN
EVER. s,YiiS

'ffe FaifniUht ffaah school stndents
have completed their annual year book,
which is each year put out by the Jun.
Tor Glass. and the. book Is now ready
for the press; The Editors in the differ.
ent departments have worked overtime
the past few. days 10 get. the work com.
pletedi and the "eopys into the printing
shop Shere theEwork Is to he done.
The book will be completed soon, and
will be placed on sale throughout the
city at the usual places.
Maple Leaves, as the publication
is called, has been issued for some time
past by the Falrmont High school. and
yearly shows Improvement, and this
years work is a beautiful one, replete
with pictures and illustrations, draw
ings by the students. showing their
artistic ability, poems, witticlsms, es-
says and stories showing their liter.
ability, while the editrlal work is ex.
cellent. and shows careful preparation.
The book this year viii be a beautf.
Eul volume, and all friends OF the
school should make q purchase OF the
book as soon as 1t is sSlaced on sale.
The pictures CT all OF the faculty, the
boards, the higher and lower grade
pupils in the High school are shown,
and the book is one that would be valu.
ed greauy by all.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
HEAVY GANNONAD|NG NARKS'
Opening 0 SIEGE OF TlRRE0N|
EIGHT THOUSAND REBELS, THE
= FLOWER OF REVOLUTIONARY
ARMY, ARE sToRMlNG CITY
MAY OVERTHROW MApERo GOV.
. EMINENT.
(hY UNITED PREss)

EAGLE PASS. Texas. May 7-IIeayy
cannonading early today marked the
opening OF the seige of Torreon by
5000 rebels, the flower OF the reyolu.
tionary army, under Gen. orrocco, ac-
cordlng to reports reaching here. Up.
on the outcome OF the seige probably
depends the success Of the Madero
Government and the success or failure
OF the revolution.
Gen. Huerta. commanding the Gov,
ernment forces, llas Withdrawn into
the town, and with relniorcements
which have arrived within the past two
weeks, has force equal 10 the force
Under Gen. Orroeco.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
INTERMEDIATE COURT.

The May term Of the Intermediate
Court opened today. Tomorrow the
jury will report for duty and the
work will be started in earnest. There
are many misdemeauor cases to be
disposed Of at this term.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
PLUMBERS

The annual meeting Of the West Vir-
ginlan Mast Plunbels Association is
in session here today. The meeting was
held In the Mccrorey building Main
street Much-buslness Of an Important
character was tranasted this afternoon,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
POCKETS PICKED.

Mr.. Chas. McBee. of Morgantown,
who wqs in the city Sunday and Mon,
day was the victim of pick pocket
while. en- route from his home to this
city. His pocket hook was taken from
his hip pocket and the fact was not
discovered until he had reached this
city. This is the second occurrence
of the kind happening within ten days
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
RETURNED Tl.lIllR
THIRTY THOUSAND MINERS IN
KANAWHA DISTRICT ACCEPT
WAGE SCALE. s.
(nY UNIrEp rRrssllf

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May .s-i
10000 miners in the Kanawha district
who have been on strike since April
list, are returning to work to-day as
the result OF advance in wages, equal
TO half of what was allowed at the
Cleveland joint conference.
It is a special scale prepared for
that district and the miners seem
pleased with the agreement,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-05-07
UNITED STATES WILL RUSH
TROOPS TO fI|E FRONTIER FRONTIER
RAILROADS ARE INSTRUCTED TO
BE READY AT ANY HOUR
FREIGHT CARS SEIZED FOR SER.
VICE.
THIS ACTION comEs QUICKLY
AFTER DESPERATE BATTLE IN
WHICH HUNDREDS OF REBELS
LOST LIVES.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., May 7.-Orders
were received by the Colorado and
Southern railway today 10 seize all
empty fiat, box AMI stock cars. no
matter 10 whom consigned and send
them to Fort D. a. Russell, for ship,
ping horses and equipmen; OF the
Ninth cavalry. whicn is expecting
orders to move to the Mexican border
at any hour.