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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
SUGAR INDUSTRY
In REP j B Liz
MAY Be REVISED
Mexico Hears American
Capitalists Fostering
Movement.
MILLS WERE DESTROYED
Revolutionists Wrecked
Many Valuable Refineries
Throughout Country.

Mexico City, Jan. 6.-The local
newspapers are publishing stories that
a syndicate of American capitalists
are seeking to control the sugar indus
try in the principal sugar states OF
Mexico, viz: Oaxaca, Vera Cruz,
Puebla and Jalisco. It's stated the
W. o. jenkins, the United States Con-
sular Agent at Puebla, is heading the
movement which appears to be en-
Enthusiastically received by the sugar
growers of the state named. The plan
involves acquisition of all the ingenios,
or sugar mills, in the districts to be
controlled by the syndicate and each
one will serve as central mill for
the manufacture Of the cane product
from as large an area as transporta-
lions will permit.
The sugar industry, before the revo-
luton one of the largest and most inn
portant of the country, was practically
destroyed during the years OF chaotic
conditions which followed Madero's
fall. This came about not only from
the cessation of planting cane, but also
from the vandalism of the revolutionists
who sacked and burned the sugar mills
wherever found.
This was particularly true in the
state of Morelos, which in pre-revolu-
tionary days was almost entirely given
over to sugar production and is now
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
LEON FAIR EXPECTED
TO ATTRACT LARGE
CROWDS FROM U. S.
To Be Exposition of Meni-
cos Products and
Resources.

Leon, Mex, Jan. 6.-The directors
Of the exposition and fair which is to
open here on the 18th announce that a
large attendance is expected from San
Antonio, Houston, Laredo and Browns
vile, Texas. and that the chambers of
commerce Of those cities are making
arrangements with the railroads for
special rates for visitors and exhibits.
The fair, which will be an extensive
exposition of Mexico's produc. and re-
sources in general, but more particu-
larry those of the state of Guanajuato,
will be opened on the two hundred
and forty-seventh anniversary of the
founding of this city and is expected to
be the most pretentious event of the
kind which the country has attempted,
particularly in comprehensiveness of ex-
hibits. This city itself, from its diversi-
fled manufactures, is capable of making
a notable exhibit, and with its resources
added to the general exhibits from all
parts of the state and country, includ-
ing an agricultural and stock show, it is
expected to attract many thousand of
people from all parts of the country and
will give visitors better idea of the
resources than might be gained in any
other way.
President Obregon will be present in
person or officially represented, as will
the dignitaries of several states and the
various governmental departments. In
addition to the purely commercial and
industrial entertainment offered through
tn" medium of the exhibits, the citizens
are preparing series of social func-
tons for the entertainment of the visi-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
GALES REPORTED ILL
General Plans Trip TO Mayo Brothers
Hospital i'm Minnesota.

Mexico City, Jan. 6.-In government
circles here ii is sa' that General
Gales, minister Of the interior, will
leave in few days for al extended stay
at the Mayo Brothers sanitarium,
Rochester, MIMI, where he will be
treated and possibly undergo an opera
ton. General Gales has been confined
to his house for about two months, fol-
lowing a considerable. period of time
during which he has been seriously in
disposed on account Of some mysterious
malady. Popular rumor has it that
he is suffering from generous growth
in the small of his back, believed to be
incurable.
General Gales has achieved consid-
cradle reputation for his sage and cyni-
cal sayings touching on the relations, or
lack of them, between Mexico and the
United States, and is known to be an
aspirant to succeed General Oregon in
the presidential chair. His aspirations
to this position are reputed to have
caused a break between him and Adolfo
de la Huera, minister of finance, who
has his eye on the same office. General
Gales is considered strongly radical in
his views and has made himself promi-
nent in his support of the labor move
ments, especially those of purely radi-
cal character
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
BRINGS IN GOOD WELL
Texas Cempsny Gets First Coed Pro
Queer In Over a Year.
Pannco. v. c., Jan. SIN compl

Pannco, V. C., Jan. s.-In com2let-
iur Par No. /, lot 50, Paciencia Y
Aguacate CPanuco district),. for an
estimated daily production OF 10000
barrels at a depth Of 20S0 feet. the
Texas Company obtained its first well
of any considerable capacity in two
wears. From the time salt water en-
fruded in Zacamiztle, the company las
carried on a CONSTANT campaign, first
IN the south field and for the last
fifteen months in the heavy oil region.
Failure after failure resulted and it
is estimated that more than S1.DDO,-
900 has been spent in drilling. Light
oil production has been averaging 1000
barrels a day from swimmers with
purchases Of approximately 12,0O0 Of
which 10000 barrels comes from the
Huasteca Petroleum company. Panuco
production has been averaging 500
barrels daily. Pipe line work is being
rushed on Psz No. 1 which is 80
feet shallower than any other well in
the hacienda and several other loca-
tions will be Immediately made in
this section where the Texas Company
has considerable holdings.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
ITALIANS FORM COLONY
Members TO eDvote LabOrs to Raising
OF Agricultural Products.


Mexico City, Jan. 6.-The colonization
movement which was initiated some
months ago among the Italians of the
United States has spread until now
it seems probable that several thou
sand of that nationality, from the
United States and Italy, will settle
in Mexico.
Arrangements have been perfected
whereby a considerable colony will be
located on the West Coast, probably
in Sonora, and a still larger group
will be located on the lands tributary
to Lake Chspala, which is considered
one of the best and most Scenic sec.
tions Of Mexico.
The new colonists will devote them
selves almost exclusively to agriculture
and horticulture, :. considerable number
engaging in the production OF raisins in
which they have been thoroughly trained
in their native land. A speciality will
be made of raising vegetables for eI-
port TO the United States.
Thirty families have arrived on the
ground and $50 more are now en- route,
expecting TO arrive the last of this
month. The movement is apparently
officially recognized by the Italian gov
eminent. as the minister of that coun-
try in Mexico has just returned from
trip Of inspection Of the property
and given his official approval Of the
movement.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
AMERICAN GETS RARE
THREE-DOLLAR GOLD
PIECE FROM INDIAN
One of Fiiue Coined by U. S,
in 1870 Found in
Mexico.

Mexico City, Jan. Can American
living in Mexico City is the owner Of
one of the rare United States thre'
dollar gold pieces coined at San Fran
cisco in 1870. The piece was obtatnce
from an Indian on the Isthmus o.
Tehuantepec some years ago and is n
perfect condition. The last known
specimen of. the coin which changed
hands was sold at an auction o.
numismatic specimens in New York.
in March, 1911, for the sum Q.
$3.50. 1t is said that only. tive sEeci,
mems of this coin were coined in thu
year 1870. one Of these being depositet,
in a cornerstone laid in that city Q
the time and the other four were quics
ly lost in circulation. Some or all o.
these were later recoveredy and are
among some Of the most highly priced
specimens of American coinage sough.
for by coin collectors. /
How the coin got into southerS&cy,
leo is mystery, the Indian from whori
it was bought knowing nothing of 1T,
history other than that his father cam
by it in the channels Of trade some 81
or more years ago. The Tehuantepecl
are a thrifty race and the most o..
,tnelr wealth. tCUnsisiS VI uVdiueu SUI
coins, it not being unusual to see th,
women with several hundred dollar,
worth of them strung around their nee.
while performing the most meniq
tasks. In making these collars q
coins they wish, as rule, to secur.
two of each kind and it was froi
this reason that the coin was secured
The particular person who had ths
three dollar gold piece had 1t store,
away for many years while looking fq
mate to it. Disguised at not beint
able to find another it was traded OF
for Spanish gold piece to the Ameri
can who now has il. n
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
ACTRESS In MEXICO
Noted Movie Director and Wife Visit
Capital OF Southern Republic.

Mexico City. Jan. 6.-Frank Niblo,
the noted moving picture director, and
his wife, Enid Bennett, a movie actress
of fame. have been in the city most of
the week on a combined business and
pleasure trip. Mr.. Niblo was the direc-
tor of the pictures "The Three Muske-
teers" and BLOOD and Sand" and from
the results attained through them he is
accepted as one of the real directing
geniuses Of the movie world.
His trip here is authoritatively stated
to be for the purpose of obtaining local
color by viewing Mexico as is, that he
may be more completely equipped for
the direction of films into which Mexi-
can characters are introduced. The
same authority states that part of his
trip has been devoted to looking over
the possibilities of the ground in and
around the Mexican capital for the stag
ing of a very pretentious spectacular
film dealing with the conquering OF the
Aztecs by the Spanish conquistadores.
The fame of both the visitors made
them the recipients of many social at
tentions the few days they spent here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
Told Special

covered with the wreckage of many
ingenios destroyed by the vandals who
posed as patriots. The costly copper
apparatus was in many cases sold at
the prices of old iron and fire rendered
the other machinery but twisted heaps
of iron and steel. As many of these
ingenios represented an investment OF
a million or more dollars. the total
losses were tremendous.
Production Is Small.
As compared to its personal---very.
production, the present sugar crop oil
Mexico is very small; lack OF money
and lack of confidence having made it
difficult to bring the business back to
the old standards, the state OF Morelos,
which was the center of the greatest
production, having made no move TO-
ward recuperation.
In spite of these conditions, it is
estimated that the present crop will
amount TO about $4,000 tons. Com
paratively speaking, Mexico is small
consumer of sugar. For several years
prior to 1921 the consumption is be-
leved TO have been about $4,000 tons
per annum, while during the year OF
1921 the consumption was $4,000 tons.
For the year 1922, while the data is
not yet available in its entirety, it is
believed the home consumption will
reach 10000 tons.
This data shows that Mexico is very
soon to be counted on as a strong ex-
porter of cane sugar and il the Ameri-
can syndicate carries out its plans
there is no doubt that the Mexican
nroduction will become strong fac
tor in fixing sugar prices in the
United States and Europe.
More Acreage Than Cuba.
The available sugar lands of this
country largely exceed in area the sugar
lands of Cuba and under similar con-
,ditions are capable Of as heavy produc-
ton. acre for acre. Labor conditions
in Mexico, in the areas not affected
with the faint of communism, are fav-
orable to a cheaper production than in
Cuba.
At the present time there are but
three ingenios of note operating in the
country: One in Vera Cruz and two
in Sinaloa, these producing about 40
600 tons, and the balance of the pro-
duction comes from smaller plants. 1t
must be understood that these plants
are producing only refined sugar suit
able for export, while the smaller
plants, in the main, produce crude
sugar of the class most generally used
for home consumption. On account Of
demand, this production will continue
and the higher grade sugar proposed
to be produced BY the American syndi-
cate will be practically all for export.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
TO COMPLETE WELL
Atlantic Gulf Company To Make e.
fort To Obtain Production.

Aniatlan, v. C.. Jan. 6.-The Atlantic
Gulf Oil company will work over it's
well No. II, lot 1872, Amatlan. in an
effort to obtain stripping production.
The well was drilling at the time the
sheldon and the Morrison wells on this
lot caught fire in 1921 practically at
the instant Of their completion. These
wells were estimated as being good for
100000 barrels daily capacity each and
by the time the fires were extinguish-
I'd. salt water had been brought into
the competitions and all work on the
lot was abandoned.
While several tests have been made
~ wells in the vicinity of Agwi T.,
with al SHOWING salt, It is thought he
cause Of It's location and the fact that
II was in the lime when abandoned,
that il viii pay to complete.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
Establish School in Prison.

IOTeOh, MtNlcO' Jan. b.-An lndu-
trial school is to be inaugurated in the
military prison in this city. Special de-
partments will be installed for carpenter
work, mechanics, shoemaking and tailor
ing. A school for educational purposes
will be installed also. This institution
will be under the direction Of Lieutenant
Col. Erensto Flores Rosas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
Auto Races

s. A. Speedway, Pleasanton Road,
Sunday, January z. ? 80 p. m. Admis-
sion so cents.-(Ady.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-07
Normal School Planned.

Torreon, Mexico, Jan. 6.-The Unioi
of Professors, recently organized In thi
city has advised the state government 9
their intention to form a normal schoo
for the Laguna district, They wi
shortly begin the erection Of build
ing to be known as Escuela Norma
Lagunera. The district will include Il,
cities of Torreon, Gomez Palacio, ar
Lerdo and surrounding towns and vi
lagos.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
PRESIDENT MAY : SEEK CHANGE IN
 U. 5. DRY LAWS
Will Probably Ask Congress to Act When It Reassem-
 bles Next ] Fall.
fContinued From rage one.)

sbile course open but to enforce the
 Volstead act to the letter as it was recently interpreted by the Supreme Court. The President believes only an act of Congress will be sufficient
 to modify the law so as to permit
 foreign ships to serve liquor 10 their crews.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
FLAG PAY WILL
 BE OBSERVED
 THURSDAY NIGHT
Under Auspices of B. P. o. Elks-Program of Exer-
 cisess Is Announced.


 Flag Day. Thursday. June IA, will be observed in Juneau under the auspices of the B. P. o. Elks at Elks' Hall at 8 o'clock in the evening, and will be open to the public. The program will be given as follows. ..R
 Star Spangled Banner" Orches- tra.
 Introductory ] exercises, Exalted Ruler and officers.
 Prayer. Chaplain.
 Solo, Crystal Snow Jenne.
 Flag Record, Bro. E. A. Rosselle.
 Solo, J. ]. Fargher.
 A1tar< services, Esquire and off cers. (In memory of our absent brothers.)
 Selection-Patr Air, Orches- tra.
 Elks' Tribute to the Flag, Bro. c. E. Ericson.
 Solo. w. G. Culver
 Address, Bro. l.. l.. Harding.
 Song" America" (first and last stanzas). members and audience. Closing, Exalted Ruler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
POSTPONE CONFERENCE.

7 WASHINGTON, June I2.-ft IS announced President Harding has postponed his proposed conference with governors of all states on liquor enforcement until after his return from his western and Alaskan trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
B.M. Behrends ,'ls Co.,, Inc Inc

f4 ft'fft t f.ft fff f ftsHs7t 4s#F s}H+r been employed since that date in rushing the work of interior deco rating, so that the steamship would be in a position to sail on schedule Jhne 9th. F3
 Many Passengers (
 The Alaska had, 23O passengers aboard from Seattla 19 leaving the ship at Ketchikan and IS getting off at this port leaving. 193 aboard for Westward ports, there being one pas senger for Wrangell. The majority of the passengers are girls going to the Westward to work at herring can neries during the summer There are 24 round trip passengers. Several arrived here from the towns in the Southern district.
 Those arriving here were: Mrs. R. H. Stevens, Miss R. Stevens, H. l.. Faulkner, C. E. Murphy, H. w Playton, Irving Clark. M. F. >keeney, J. Worthingtohn, Ore Bradley, w. l.. kilbourne, R. A. Maurer. H. Arnstedt, w. Dunston, Mrs. H. Roden, Emily crowell, c. E. Hawesworth, R. Sur cit. J. w. Kehoe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12

rations. Twelve of these staterooms have hot and cold shower baths, and eight more of them are arranged en. suite, with a modern bathroom, all of the plumbing being Of the very latest design. All of the rooms on the upper deck have both hot and cold running water
 Quite the most distinctive features of the palatial vessel are the public rooms, the Social Hall, Smoking Room and the Dining Saloon. The Social Hall has windows on three sides, of the Beclawat design, which is entirely new to this coast. and they can be raised and lowered as desired. This large room is harmoniously dec orated in a Colonial design, in soft tones. The room has baby grand piano, with an Aeolian player piano. The Brussels carpet can be quickly taken up, disclosing smooth maple floor for dancing.
 ZiegIer Paintings
 The grand stairway from the Social Hall to the saloon deck and the con- tinuation of that stairway into the Dining Saloon below have two at. tractiye paintings of typified Alaskan saloons, the work of the Rev. E. P. Ziegler, of Cordoya, who also painted the murals in the city ticket office of the company at Seattle.
 The Dining Saloon is floored with interlocking rubber tile. The tables are arranged to seat five or six, and each table has an art lamp in the center. connected by concealed electric wiring. By daylight this airy room is flooded With sunlight through the round glass ports. usual to steamships, while at night a square srso'A of stained glass closes against .-sa -,S.; anl se electric light behind diffuses soft and col orful light into the room
 In fact the whole lighting effect of the Social rooms and staterooms is one of the distinctive features of this vessel. While the women have their social hall and music room, the men are not overlooked They have their smoking room aft. on the upper deck. It is furnished in Flemish Oak, chairs and sofas being deeply upholstered in Bronze are leather. The skylight is of stained glass and again the electric lighting effect at night is striking. i
 Connecting with this is the usual ships bar. with the added conven- fence of a arber shop, and modern Bathroom, with an expert attendant always in charge.
 At the launching of this ship on April 19, she was sponsored by a native daughter of Alaska, Miss Fran cis Howell. daughter of the company's agent at Juneau. in the presence of large gathering. Many men have
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
HERE ON
 MAIDEN VOYAGE.
 TO N0RTHLAND
In Port Today During Alter noon1lIs Palatial Craft
 Reception, Dance Aboard

Dressed in bright flags. high above the water and with decks lined with passengers the Alaska Steamship Co.'S new and palatial steamer Alaska. put in under slow bell to the Juneau City Dock at noon today on it's maiden voyage to the North. to continue in service in Southeastern and South western AlaskI The Alaska was greeted by over 200 people of Ju- neau who crowded on the dock to obtain a first view of the ship.
 Reception Aboard
 Immediately after the passengers had disembarked a public reception was held aboard the ship for the resi- dents of Gastineau Channel and ev- cry courtesy was shown by the of ficers in conducting visitors over the ship. A dance was held in the so- eial hall during the entire afternoon, the music being furnished by Coli scum Orchestra of Juneau. Visitors were aboard ship all the time it was in port.
 The ney steamship nisske < manned ard officered by men known generally ts --.Sz1s sd .io .th,e been. in the service of the Alaska Steamship, Company many years. They were formerly on the steamer Northwestern and~arr-. Capt. J. G. Nord being master. Oscar Johnson, Chief Engineer; Arthur Payne, Chief Steward; and E. E. P Morgan, Pur- ser, all of whom will be very glad to welcome their friends on board during their stay in port or upon their return.
 I The Alaska represents the highest type of construction. with superior } passenger accommodations and cargo carrying capacity of 5000 tons.
 Handsome Appointments
 ForNard on the bridge deck and back of the commodious pilot house and chart room are handsomely ap- pointed quarters for the Captain and other officers, with luxurious baths.
 Merely as a general description. every stateroom on the vessel. has running water. electric light, steam heat, electric bells. new and com f0rtable berths, with attractive deco
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
REINSTATEMENT ARE
 ON STEAMER ALASKA

Representatives of five newspapers, three from the States and two from Alaska, are making the round trip to Seward and return on the Alaska Steamship Company new steamer Al aska, on it's maiden trip to the North. The newspaper people are: E. A. Friend, of the Alaska Daily Empire; Mrs. J w. Pretchett of the Wrangell ,Sentinel;s.A. Ottenheimer of the Tacoma Ledger; c. 0. Murton of the Seattle Post Intelligencer and E.. ". Knight of the Alaska Weekly, published at Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
STEWART ON CAMBRIA;
 WILL CO TO SEATTLE

B. D. Stewart, Supervising SFtn- gineer for the Federal Bureau of Mines. and in charge of Territorial mine and labor investigations, will arrive here tomorrow on the trans port Cambrai. He has been. accom- panying the party since 1t arrived on the Alaska Raifiuad. according to information received here. Mir. Stewart vent to Fairbanks with the party. He will also con ttupe with t to sssttie. it ls stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
DRY RULING
 UO NIUIA

fContinuea srom Fass One.) cific. Attorney General A. NJ. Man son. of British Columbia, granted permission for the stores to be left here. Maxlf
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12

It is believed that if President Harding recommends modification of the Volstead Act to the next Con gross it will result in one of the most vigorous fights in the history of the prohibition movement. Since the decision of the Snprem Court, both vets and drys have beor can vassing the situation with regard to possible modification and beth sides
 claim a majority. Anyway i, IS ex. pected a long bitter struggle will en. sue and some expect it will he the leading issue in the coming sesslon
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
HAMBURGER GETS OFFICE.

Ike Hamburger formerly Court Stenographer here. has been appoint ed Court Stenographer of the U. s. District Court for Westrcn Washing ton, at Tacoma, presided over by Judge Cushman.- - Valdez Miner.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
WILL ENTER ANNAPOLIS

Mr and Mrs. R. w. Calderhead, of Nenana have been advised by Dele gate Dan Sutherland that their son, Cyrus Calderhead, has successfully passed his examinations in Maryland and will enter Annapolis this month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-06-12
LIoUoR AMouNr pesleNArep

LIQUOR AMOUNT DESIGNATED
 NEW YORK, July 12.--The Federal FsNi.e Heaits. Gsss.ee was designated by the Treasury Department to fix the amount of liquor to be allowed crews of foreign ships which sailed for New York before the prohibition regulations became effective on June 10th. The service has refused to grant permit to release to sailors of the French liner France two lit CTS of wine prescribed as ration by the French law. .S <