The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-03
Horror At Monterey Is Worse
 Than First Reported
RELIEF RAPIDLY GIVEN
Stench from Dead Bodies Buried in the Sand Is Almost Unbearabie and Flinders Greatly the
 Relief Work.

Monterey, Mex. September 2-As oom- munication Is gradually restored with the flood-swept section of northern Mexico, previous reports as to loss of life and property are confirmed. Related dis patches received at the headquarters of the third military zone in this city today tell of damage to the towns of Rayones and Galeana and of the practical destruc- ton of the towns of Meir. General Bravo and Camargo. Meagre reports as to dam age at Victoriak. the capital of the state of Tamulipas. and other towns along the Tampico branch of the Mexican Central railroad. to the southeast of this city. have also been received.
 Great strides were made today in the relief work in Monterey. and the refugees are being taken care of as well as pos sible. Much money has been received from all over the republic and the Uni ted States. but principally from San An tonlo and other Texas cities. The de- struction wrought by the flood comprises 102 city blocks In three different sections of the city. These districts are nothing but a mass of ruins, and in most cases swept clean, leaving nothing but deposits of sand.
 The stench arising along the river is al most unbearable. and alarm is now felt that much sickness will result. This stench indicates that many bodies are partly buried in the sands and under the ruins out of sight of the federal troops working in the destroyed district, and the decomposition, of these, together with the deposits of matter from the flood, is eaus- | ing grave concern.
 The first relief car arrived last night from San Antonio and the food and wear ing apparel will be turned over to the re- lief committee working in conjunction with Consul General Hanna. Another car load of supplies arrived this afternoon. General Manager A. Clark, with Assist ant General Manager H. M. Taylor of the National lines, have reached Monterey by walking part of the distance from Saltillo. MT. Clark In an interview said:
 No train will be run by the National line between Monterey and Saltillo for at least one month. Communication will be maintained by way of the Paredon branch, which was opened this afternoon, and the first train for Mexico which has left this town since August 26, left to- night"
 The International to Reata was report ed clear this afternoon and the regular c. P. Diaz and Durango express left on scheduled time A regular schedule is being maintained between this city and Laredo and supplies destined for relief are now coming in. .e>
 United States Consul General Philip c. Hanna has been appointed head of the Red Cross society in Mexico and will act In connection with the Mexican Red Cross society Through his efforts all custom duties on goods intended for re- lief purposes have been removed and they will be admitted free of duties when consigned to him. The railroads will also transport the goods of this class free of charge. Through their representatives in Mexico, the International and Great Northern railroad has telegraphed that they will transport all relief goods free of charge.