is to ship in a car by through freight from Pittsburgh. I am informed by the Mexican authorities that formal orders have been issued to accept such a car at Laredo, the contents to be exempt from custom dues, and free carriage to be granted from Laredo to destination. A study of the matter made with the kind assistance of Mr. E.T. Whiter and the local representatives of the Southern Pacific Railroad Comapny show that the best way to route the car will be: From Pittsburgh to Cincinnati - Pennsylvania Lines or B. & O. Ry. From Cincinnati to New Orleans - Southern Railway, or Louisville & Nashville R.R. From New Orleans to Alice - Southern Pacific R.R. From Alice to Laredo - Texas Mexican Railway.