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Show IsfecialTars to transport troops New York, Aug. 13. Specially built steel cars with modern sanitary equipment equip-ment for transportation of American troops will bo recommended to the government, it was announced here tonight In a preliminary report ot Dr. Thomas Darlington, now investigating conditions in Mexico and along the Mexican border for the National Civic Federation. Commenting on conditions at Eagle Pass, Texas, where 7,300 troops now are stationed, Dr. Darlington declared the health of the men is excellent. There are only 1.05 per cent of sick and most of the cases are due to typhoid lnnoculation. Two deaths have occurred, both from accidents. |