My partner returned to the Edwards ranch and was sent in to Fort
Worth, where he took stage and train for home. The straight
two-year-old herd needed road-branding, as they were accepted in a
score or more brands, which delayed them in starting. Major Hunter
expected to sell to farmers, to whom brands were offensive, and was
therefore opposed to more branding than was absolutely necessary.
In order to overcome this objection, I tally-marked all outside
cattle which went into my herd by sawing from each steer about two
inches from the right horn. As fast as the cattle were received
this work was easily done in a chute, while in case of any loss by
stampede the mark would last for years. The grass was well forward
when both herds started, but on arriving at Red River no less than
