Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-27
mEMcUs wsaL1HIEsr MAN.
How the Little Hoy From IreIan
Made His FOrtunes

How the Little Hoy From Ireland
Made His Fortune
Don Patricio Milmo, Of Monterey,
Mexico, arrived in New York recently, ac-
companied by his daughter. As he
walked up and down the lobby of the
hotel in the afternoon no one would have
thought that he was the wealthiest man
in Mexico, neither would they have be-
ieved that he was anything more than
farmer, yet he has demonstrated what
shrewd Irishman can do if he works
with his wits and his hands at the same
time.
About thirty-four years ago young
'sPat" Milmo, as he was then called, left
Ireland, and in the course Of his wan
derings brought up at Tampico, Mexico.
General Vidauri met him one day, and
struck by the bright, intelligent counte-
nance Of the young Irish boy, gave him
chance to show what he could do.
With the characteristic tenacity of his
countrymen young Milmo worked
hard, and soon went into cat
tie raising. The country was new and
cattle farmers scarce, and from small
start " Pat 4" laid the ground work for a
snug little sum Of shining dollars. At
the age of twenty-five years he had
small fortune laid away and had won the
heart of the old generals daughter.
About this time one Of the political
revolutions common to Mexico broke out,
and with true Celtic foresight young
Milmo stepped into the disturbed arena
Of politics. 1t was the turning point of
his life. AS affairs shifted about he
found himself an officer in the govern
ment. The high road to wealth and
afiuence was open to him from that time.
His business increased, and after his first
million was made he Lad but to turn his
hand and investments turned out profta
bly,. His fortune is now estimated at
$15, 1000, 900. With that amount Of
money in his Golfers Patrick became Don
Patricio; but the brogue still hangs to
his tongue.
When reporter saw him he wore
broad-brimmed soft felt hat, which was
placed jauntily on his head, looking
much like a somebrero. His smile in
itself was a sufficient introduction.
When the reporter asked the distin-
guished Irish-M Mexican about his adopted
country, he talked pleasantly. Speaking
about American capitalists in Mexico,
Don Patricio said: "There are but few
men who would answer to the name cap
italist if you call it out in crowd. An
adventurer who goes West and drifts
into Mexico with few hundred dollars
to speculate with is not a capitalist
There are lots Of cheeky chaps who work
their way across the border, but they
don't stay. They soon make break for
Texas, which is a sort of haven for
busted men Of all creeds."
The face of the millionaire lighted up
as the reporters asked him concerning
the affairs of the republic, and he replied
Affairs in Mexico are managed under
laws similar to those which govern the
United States. They are working exceed
ingly well, and we believe that we will sue
ceed on this basis. The most important
legal holiday will soon be around again in
our country. The presidential election,
mean. General Diaz is candidate for
denomination, and believe that he will
be successful in securing it. Our May
election is quite as lively, comparatively,
as your November election"
''Do you mind suggesting to repor-
ter how you succeeded in amassing your
immense fortune?"
''Just as lief as not. You might call it
luck, but there was something beside
that was young when first saw Mex
leo, and when opportunity opened went
to work. kept my weather eye open,
and when there was chance to make
money saw it. went into politics and
grew up with the country. Tolook back
it appears as if it was all very easy, but
then it wasn't"
'Don't yon want to visit the land Q
the shamrock, againi"
"Dear old Sligo Yes. Although ]
have been away from the land of my
birth thirty-four years, the memory Of
the little thatched houses, the green
fields, and the faces Of my little play
mates is still before me. l will go back
to Ireland some day to visit the boys who
grew up with me, but my home will still
be in Mexico.