It was recorded as unusual that the news of the large order did not leak in New York financial circles, but efforts of The Times-Dispatch last night to secure a statement from that city brought no reply. President Marshall left the city immediately after receiving the cablegram, and another officer, the only other one in a position to know of the contract, also left the city. The stock wires yesterday carried no mention of the order, but it became known in Richmond last night, and was later continued.

American Locomotive stock on the New York Stock Exchange, however, opened yesterday at 05 1-1 and jumped to 57 1-2 at the close. There was a slight decline in the stock last week. The local plant expects to complete its initial munitions contract within the next week or ten days.

M'CORMICK IN WASHINGTON!
Conference With President Wilson on Plans for Democratic Campaign.
WASHINGTON, July 22.?Vance McCormick, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, conferred with President Wilson, Senators and Representatives, and other Democratic leaders here on the Democratic campaign and details of the plans for re-electing a Democratic Senate and House. The first definite work of this kind will be done in Maine, where the Democrats will put forth their best efforts.

President Wilson has his speech of acceptance well under way, although he will not complete it until after former Justice Hughes delivers his speech of acceptance.  In New York on July 31. 