Bisbee daily review., 1909-08-24
CONDITIONS IN SONORA ARE
 BETTER

Sonora presents a scene of activity at the present time that surpasses all other events Of its past history.
 The pacifcation or conquering of the Yaquis is in some respects re- sponsible for this.
 The Sonora railroad is laying new steel rails the entire distance of their lines. These are heavier ones than the old ones. New steel water tanks sitting upon steel columns in cement foundations. are taking the place of the old wooden .anks.Build- ing is on the boom, and Industrial en- terprises are going up everywhere. The American miner is to be seen wherever you may happen to be, also the Amercan drummer. who is the proof of civilizations advance On the Mayo. Fuerte and Yaqui rivers. there are some very large colonization out fits which are surpassing their expec- ;ations in results
 The one thing alone which is a detriment to the country as well as a disgrace is the large number of Chinese to be found in western Sonora. They have grabbed the retail trade completely and are slowly but surely crowding out the big concerns
 by Mexcans and Frenchmen. Reyes Feeling Strong. This is one thing that is helping the agitation of the General Reyes movement which is growing al an alarming rate At first only the labor CT was for Reyes. but now not only the masses, but the merchants or the second class of people are falling in line with the general There is one thing certain in sight and that is if there is not a change made soon in the government policy of immigration, there will not be any room for the native inhabitants as the Chinese are forcing them out
 The rains have been very heavy north of Santa Anna. but south of that point there has been a very light rain fall, with some spots that have not even been dampened.
 In Hermosilio the tramway com pany is trying out girls for street car conductors, which is a surprise to visitors from the States. got on the car at the depot when a young lady held out her hand to me, which I gave a hearty grasp of friendship and told her that was glad to meet her, when she said. "Sir, am not making acquaintances, but collecting fares Well anyhow these girls are regular bureaus of information and when once started you have to leave the car to shut them up. My advce to the car company would be to pass . rule competing those fair maidens to put pockets in their skirts as they lose too much time in opening up a hand bag to make proper change for the passengers.
 Cattle Wax Fat.
 me Cdttie, where lIe ram Idli mas been plenty, are fat as can be and the calf crop has been above the average There has been more corn, wheat and staple products planted this year than ever before and this means larger crops and added pros perity- Those people are certainly getting next 10 themselves so watch Mexico grow"
 In Hermosillo the state conyicts are grading out drive ways upon Fl Monte del Carmen. and are hauling soil to the top of this mountain to make flower beds.
 They are also building a big band stand. and when completed this will be finest park in all Mexico. The Amercan restaurants and hotels are doing a good business.
 One charge for the human system consists of seven courses, Frijoies is used exclusively for the main f.uxing material, in these charges. Mexican labor around the cities and ranches has doubled in value the past five years. Another good thing for the country.