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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

your veins. Clear. soft skin is /.
simply the result of healthy red
blooded condition. Within the
grasp Of all-Yes S. S. s. will help
you have the very skin you seek.
When the skin is hard and drawn
the cheeks sallow and withered
the figure listless and lifeless1.
the system is not on edge. Some-,
thing is wrong. Right that wrong.'
Possess that clear, soft skin-orins
the youthful glow back into the
cheeks. SIS. S. will do It. ts
Miss Ethel Rose. 422 E. water
St., Painted Post, y. Y. writes >.
AN thai hes been said IN fGpos e
S. S. S. is true as applied TO my case. 9
IL has certainly purified r'u system a'<
r,u compilation is not0 clear. -
S. S. S. is made Of carefully SCI.
lected and scientifically prepares
1 and proportioned herbs and oarks.
II is sold at all good drug stores,
1 The large size bottle is more eesN
romical. /.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

purities make That
complexion you long
for" impossible. Red
blood cells send rich
blood coursing through
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
DIRECT STEAMSHIP
CONNECTIONS WITH
SOUTH AMERICANS
First Ship Sailed for Mexi-
can Pacific Port
on July 81.

Monterey, Mex, Aug 25.-A direct
line of steamships between Argentine,
Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico
has been established and the first
steamship, President Hayes, sailed
from the South American ports July
81 on its maiden voyage to Manzanillo,
Mcxico-on the Pacific coast-and will
arrive there the first day of Septem'
Der.
Another ship. the President Harri-
son. is scheduled TO sail from Man
zanillo the last of August.
These ships carry both passengers
and freight and ere considered among
the best in the Argentine marine serv.
ice.
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Industrial and Social News Mexico Told by Special Correspondent
QUEEN SELECTED
Young Lady, Well Known In San
Antonio, Gets Honor.

Monterrey, Mexico, Aug. 25.-Miss
Laura Milmo. member of the aristoc-
racy of Monterrey and very promi-
nent among the younger set here. mas
just been elected queen Of the coming
patriotic celebrations which will take
place during the month of September
in concentration of the Mexican
proclamation Of independence.
Miss Milmo is very we'll known in
San Antonio, Texas, as well as in
some other Texas cities, as she nved
there with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Patricio Milmo Jr., for some time
when the revolutionary struggle was
at high ebb in this country.
Following the election of Miss Mil
mo as queen of the September festivi-
ties, the mayor of Monterrey, Senior
Leocadio NJ. Gonzalez, informed news
papermen here that the festivities
which are being organized now will
be the best that have been held since
the year of 1910, when Monterrey had
wonderful celebration.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
NEW PARTY FORMED
ROGUE Estrada Is Selected to Carry
Banner.

Monterey, Mexico, Aug. ga new
national political party has been
formed in Guadalaiara, according to
reports received here which VII
nominate and support Sr. Rogue
Estrada for president of Mexico.
With the organization of this
party and the rest of other political
activities aiming also to elimination
in the presidential chair of this
country, it can easily be seen that
the republic of Mexico has entered
already in a new period Of political
agitation on account of the campaign
for the coming presidential election
of next year.
Other reports which have been
made public here indicate that Cen
erals Gales, Villarreal and Alvarado
have also accepted the offering made
by their friends to run for the presi-
dency.
The political rumble can be heard
in the Mexican territory,
despite the fact that every man
spoken of as future candidate. when
interviewed by press representatives,
always denied the fact of being en-
gagged in politics.
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Highway Work Pushed.

Monterey. Mexico. Aug. 25.-Work
on the construction of good high
way between this city and the little
village of Santa Catarina, has CON
tinued with great activity, according
to information given lately by those
in charge of the supervision of the
work of construction. The import
ance of this highway cannot be over
estimated as it will be special COM
mercial and amusement value; COM
mercial because there are many truck
farms along the road, and for amuse-
ment because Santa Catarina itself,
on account of its location right near
the big canyon whose grandeur is
famous all over this country. con-
stitutes one of the ideal spots for
autoists who like to travel through
beautiful and picturesque places.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
MINES ARE EXPLORED
Prospector In Mexico City To Test
Rich Ore.

Guanajuato. Mex, Aug. 25.-En.
gincer Alberto Yanez has arrived
from Mexico City to explore some
of the rich mines of La Luz district
of this state. According to statement
of Sr. Yanez the mining companies
which he represents have sufficient
capital for extensive development
work. A number of old properties
which arc reported TO contain large
bodies Of rich ore are to be again
opened up after a number of years of
idleness.
Mining in general throughout the
state is regaining activity.
The recent election of Lie. Enrique
Colunga assures tranquility and the
mining industry can rely on his sup
port.
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NEW MINES
ARE OPENED
IN DURANGO
Company Locates -Four
Claims in Minero
District.
SURVEYORS ARE BUSY
Mine Owner Plans to Build
Power Plant on
River.
SURVEYORS ARE BUSY
Durango, Mexico, Aug. 25.-Tl

Durango, Mexico, Aug. 25.-The
Anahuac Mining company, represent
ed by T. B. Hire, is making extern
sive preparations to operate a num-
Der of mines in the Minero district
of this state, with headquarters at
Santa Maria del Orc. Mr.. Hine has
located four groups of claims for the
company, embracing surface area
Of about 100 acres.
These are to be titled as La
Golondrina, La Perla, La Victoria
and La Paloma, situated near the
Esmeralda, La Colorado and other
old properties of that district.
The ores from this camp carry
gold. silver. lead and copper, some
of them being very rich. 1t is the
intention of the Anahuac company
to expend considerable on general
development work before any attempt
will be made TO ship.
Acquires Old Property,
f. Harms, formerly superintendent
of the Torreon smelter. has acquired
the Alfonso NH property in the
Potrero mountain of the Mapimi dis
trict. 1t comprises n group of TWEEN
ty adjoining claims traversed by
rich silver-lead veins, and is sur
rounded by such producing properties
as La Parrsndera, Anexas and Don
alto Guerra.
Engineer Jose Maria Cara Aldape
is surveying a number of claims re-
Gently located in the Melonas noun
tains near Ciudad Lerdo by Jesus +
Lujan. The group is of twenty con,
| tiguous claims and has been recorded
as the Lucero. 1t is situated neal
| the Buena Fe, La Victoria and Am
pliacion de Ia Victoria. The ores Of
this vicinity are principally of sill
yer and lead but some gold is alst
encountered. The camp is new
one, known as Las Meloncs. but ther,
are a number of mines now being op
Grated there 10 an advantage.
| Alexandra Gai,an and associates
have taken over La Coloradita prop
erty in the Sierra Ramirez south o
the Santa Cecilia mine and will short
ly begin operations.
Has Seven Claims.
Gabriel Segura has seven claims il
|
he is developing. Preliminary worl
has uncovered surface ores with goo,
gold and silver values. This prop
erty is known as the San Gabriel ant
is situated near FL Dorado and Sai
Rafael. mines of considerable note.
Jesus Cervantes of this city ha
taken over FL Carmen mine in tn
San Jose arroyo. This is q tin pro
position, the ores giving q high per
centage in this metal.
George ]. Williams. mining ma
Of this state, has applied for a cor
cession to utilize the waters of tn
Maravilla arroyo in the municipalit
of San Dimas where he will direct
hydro-electric plant. This arroyo ]
permanent stream which passe
through Gavilanes, Yamoriba, Guar
same and other camps Of the stat,
The water is TO be taken from
point known as Corrales Vacas an
will return to the main stream at
distance of about 1000 yards below.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
IS WORLDS LARGEST
Dam Started During Diaz's Regime
Recently Completed.

chihuahua, Mex. Aug. 25.-The
chamber of commerce of this city is
making an effort to arrange to have
the excursion of California capitalists
who will shortly visit Mexico to visit
the mammoth Boquilla dam and the
modern irrigation system along the
Conchos river.
The dam forms a reservoir cover
ing more surface area than any other
in the world.
1t was begun during Diaz's regime
but was not completed until recently,
II furnishes hydro-electric power
for the principal cities and most i'm
portant mining companies of the
state and irrigates a vast area of the
most fertile agricultural land in Mex
ico
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WORKERS In POLITICS
$4,000 Railroad Union Men Form
Political Faction.

Monterey, Mexico, Aug. 25.-Ac-
cording to reports which have been
gathered by local newspaper report
ers, it is widely known that the
members of all railroad unions in the
republic of Mexico are now actively
working towards the organization of
a strong political party to be known
as the Partido Nacional Ferrocarrilero
which will engage itself in the COM
ing campaign for the changing of the
federal executive powers o. this
country.
1t is believed that every membc-
of the railroad system of Mexico will
enter into that party and will work
during the presidential campaign.
Should this thing be accomplished.
there will be no less than S0.010 iail-
road men taking part in politics.
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NEW OWNERS WILL
WORK OLD MINES.
CONTAIN GOOD ORE
Work to Start Soon on
Gold-siluer Propo-
sition.

chihuahua, Mex. Aug. 25. - A..
taken over the Anexas de Dolores
mine and is putting small force of
men to work. An old shaft, which is
said to contain a good body of silver
lead ore is being cleaned out after
having been abandoned for a number
of years.
Sra. Lenila de Gandara has ap-
piled to the mining agent in Parral
for titles to the Brazil group OF mines,
situated in the Cordero camp. The
Brazil is near the Mariquita mine
which produces ores of gold, silver,
lead and copper.
Work is shortly to begin on the
Protectora group of mines in the
Guerrero district of this state. This is
goid-silver proposition owned by
Ambrosio Bencomo and associates. 1t
was at one time worked in connection
with the adjoining mine La Verona,
but both were abandoned during the
revolution and lack of capital has
prevented them from resuming opera
tons.
Engineer ]. P. Steele, operating
the Trovador Anexas mines in the
San Diego district of this state. has
gone to Glendale. Cal, to spend The
month. Work at the mines is left in
charge of his superintendent who con-
tinues to send in regular shipments
of ore.
! Augusta b. Robert, of Casas Gran
DIES has recorded group OF copper
silver mines under the name OF FRO
montorio de Orc. situated in the Sa,
Bias mountains. Considerable devei
| opment work is being outlined ir
order to put the property into shape
for shipping ore. A.
David r. Castro has taken over the
Japon Mexico mines in. the Guaza'
mares district of this state. He j.
working a vein of gold-silver ore which
promises a brilliant future.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

ArchaeOIOgist q Visitor.

Mexico City. Aug. 25.-Dr. c. Il.
Morley. archeologist from the Carnegie
Institute, has arrived in the city. to
confer with the government officials
on the matter Of some work TO be done
in his line in Yucatan. Sucatan. with
It's relics of ancient Maya civilization
has attracted the attention OF INC
whole world and it is believed that
there will be much Of interest TO
history and archaeology from an expert
study of excavation in that part oil
the country.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
DROUGHT IS BROKEN
Water Courses Through Nazas River
"NiIe OF Mexico"

Torreon. Mexico, Aug. 2o.-Watcr
continues to flow in the Nazass river.
the Nile Of Mexico, and the planters
of the famous Laguna cotton belt are
rejoicing. -,
For the past two weeks the banks
of the river have been lined with spec
tators who spend hours at n time
watching the waters pass the head.
gates of the big irrigation canals and
the Coyote dam.
According to telesraphic communica-
tions from the head Of the river. rams
continue to fall in that section and
there is n probability Of continued
heavy flow for some days yet.
This puts an end to four years
drought which has almost ruined many
hacendados and business houses.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
SCHOOLS GET READY
Buildings Repaired In Preparation
For Fall Term.

Monterey, Mexico, Aug. 25.-All
local public schools, the preparatory
college and many of the commercial
academies of Monterey are now re-
pairing and cleaning up their build
ings to be ready for the start of the
fall tern.
Statistical reports rendered by the
board of education of this city in
aicate that not less than 10000
pupils will attend the schools of
Monterey during the coming year.
Some changes have also been in
PRODUCED in the regular curriculum in
order to cope with the most advanced
theories of teaching.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
WORK IS SUSPENDED
Mining Concern Plans To Keeper
Shafts n Property.

Pacliuca, Mex. Aug. 25.-The Real
del Monte Mining Company has sus-
pended work in the Porvenir and Do
lores properties. 1t is rumored how
ever that operations will again be re
sumed within n short time.
The Rosario mine which recently
reduced its working force is prepar
ing to renew operations on Il mucl
larger scale than ever before.
La Blanca mine is employing %
men in making repairs. All minern
extractions have ceased for the pres
ent, and no time is set for resumption
of mining operations.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
OFFER CHEAP RATES
Hundreds Expected To Visit San Luis
POtosi To See Eclipse.

Monterrey. Mexico, Aug. 25.-Thc
National Railways of Mexico are Of
fering excursion rates to those desir-
ing TO 60 from here to points in San
Luis Potosi to view the total eclipse
of the sun on September 10.
Astronomers Of note will journey TO
the state of San Luis Potosi from all
over the United States to see the
eclipse.
According to their calculations and
also TO those of Mexican astronomers,
It is believed that certain points in the
state of San Luis Potosi will be the
most favorable for the viewing and
studying of the eclipse.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
SMALL POX EPIDEMIC
THREATENS VILLAGE;
HELP SENT TO TOWN
Cipil Authorities Unable to
Cope With Situa-
tion.

Monterrey, Mex. Aug. 2S-A small
pox epidemic is causing damage among
the population of the village of Gen
eral Teran, in the state of Nuevo
Leon, according to dispatches receiv-
ed from that place signed by the
mayor of the town, Senior Arturo
Garcia, who has called for help from
the governor of Nuevo Leon.
Civil authorities of General Teran
have already taken drastic measures
to put ban on the extension Of the
disease, but the mayor states that he
needs the cooperation of the state
government to fight the epidemic.
Medicines and doctors have been
sent to Teran by the governor OF
Nuev0 Leon.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
MUST FORFEIT PERMIT
Did Not Follow Requirements Of
Concession.

Hemosillo, Mexico, Aug. 25.-The
concession given Joe i. Mason Tor
establishing an ice factory and pack
ing plant along the Pacific coast has
been declared forfeited by the federal
government
A cash deposit was made by Mr..
Mason which will be forfeited for non
compliance with the requirements OF
the contract.
Plans and specifications were to
have been presented in 1928 which
the concessionaire failed to do.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Mexican Railways.

Monterey. Mex. Aug. 25.-Advices
have been received here that October
4 is the day set for turning over
of the National lines TO private own
ership.
Onu that date there will be held
the election Vi a hoard of directors
according to the international agree
ment signed BY De la Huerta and the
international bankers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
RAINS DO DAMAGE
Southern and Central Mexico Suffer,
But Trains Continue to Run.

Mexio City, Mex. Aug. 25.-Copi-
GUS rains are continuing TO all in
all parts of Central and Southern
Mexico. according TO reports from
the management Of the National Rail
ways of Mexico.
Heavy downpours are occurring in
the vicinity Of Oaxaca and Sallna
Cruz and along the Pacific coast,
also near Querttaro.
Considerable damage is being done
10 the tracks by softening of the
grades and washouts, but so far no
.accidents.sto trains have been re-
norted. -
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TO PUSH DRILLING
Companies In Mexico Plan to Count
eract California Competition.

Monterey, Mexico, Aug. 25.-All
American oil companies operating In
the oil fields Of Mexico. says a dis
patch received from reliable sources,
will soon intensity their production
activities in order 70 counteract the
competition by the oil concerns of
California.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Details Are Completed.

Monterey, MeX., AVg. ZS.-AccOrd'
ing TO advices received in the depart
ment of the Secretary of Industry,
Commerce and Labor, details of the
proposed steamship line connecting Ca
madam and Mexican ports have been
completed and the first ship, Knut
Hansum. of the new line, which will
be known as the Caribbean line. will
leave Canada the latter part of this
month for Mexico. The Caribbean
line steamers will carry both freight
and passengers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
200 PHONES ORDERED
Mexican Army To Use New Methods
OF Communication.

Mexico City. Mex, Aug. 25.--Two
hundred telegraphones have been or
dered from Germany to be used by
the Mexican army.
As these apparatus have been prov
ell TO be very useful they will be fur
nished to many of the army camps,
A number OF larger haciendas have
also solicited permission to install
them ut their own expense and main
tenance for calling quick aid in case
of raids or sending and receiving mes
sages of other character.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
A LITERARY" SUPPER
Large Crowd Attends Event At
Monterrey.

Monterrey, Mexico, Aug. 2S. - A
Literary supper" was served at the
terrace garden of the Circulo Mercan'
til Mutualista of this city last We'd
nesday night which was attended oy
a good number of members OF the Cir
culo as well as their families.
Raul Cueva, a young business man
of this city and prominent among the
membership of the local international
Rotary Club. officiated as POSTMASTER
and many speakers of Importance were
present and made use of their partic-
ular speaking talent to deliver interest
ing talks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Pioneer Citizen Dies.

Georgetown, Tex. Aug. 25.--Mr>.
S. !. Walker. a pioneer woman OF
Williamson county, died at the old
family home in Leander after lons
illness. Mrs. Walker came with her
husband to this section more than 40
years ago and he engaged in the mer-
camille business there later branching
out into the gin, livestock and farm
ing business. He died many years ago.
Funeral services were held Friday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Good Corn Crop.

Monterey, Mexico. Aug. 25.-Crol
reports received here Monday indicai,
that there will be a good corn cror
this year in the state of Neuvo Leon
1t has also been known that the Ma
tional Railways are reconcentratln2
several hundred box cars along the line
between here and Tampico and be
tween Monterey and the station. Of
yanegas, south of Saltillo. These box
cars are to be used TO handle big corr
and ''frijoles" crops.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Returns From Vacation.

Mexico City. Aug. 25.-Claude L.;
Dawson. consul general of the United
States in Mexico. returned SATURDAY
night from vacation Of eight weeks.
He was accompanied back to Mexico
City by Mrs. Dawson. During MT.
Dawson's absence, Consul Bowman
has been performing the duties OF
consul general. Vice-Consul John
McArdle expects to leave soon for
Santa Marta, Colombia, where he
will take charge of a consular post.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
To Visit Monterey.

Monterey, Mex. Aug. @.-Local
newspapers say that in the financial
circles of this city it is now being
rumored that Minister of Finance
Adolfo de Ia Huerta will soon arrive
here. 1t is believed that de Ia Huer-
ia will remain in Monterey three or
four days and then will continue his
trip to the United States.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
To Change Studies.

Mexico City. Aus. 25.-Efforts are
now being made by the secretary of
public education to completely change
all study programs Of the preparatory
fchools of Mexico city. in order to
place that educational institution on
a more solid basis and make It more
efficient.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Oregon Is Invited.

Monterey. Mexico, Aug. 25.-Acc'
cording to dispatches received here II
has been known that Gen. Aware 90,
RECON, president of the republic OF
Mexico, has been recently invited to
visit the port of Vera Cruz, by the
Labor Union Associations of that
Mexican gulf port. 1t is not known vel
whether the president will finally ac'
cept the invitation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Crops Lock Coed.

Mexico City, Mug. 25.-EarT u
Madden. cotton man, who came u
Mexico from Los Angeles, CAL. says
the cotton crops Of Lower California
and the Laguna region districts prom
Use TO be large this year. He reports
that the crop of Lower California, Is
predicted to be about 100000 bales,
while that of the Laguna district Will
be something like $4,000 bales.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
General Is Honnred

Monterey. Mex. Aug. 25.-A din
ner attended b. the notables of this
city WIS served Thursday noon, in
honor. of General Joaquin Amaro. chief
of the Seventh Division of the Mexican
army. posted here, in honor Of the
chiefs birthday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
TO INCREASE STOCK
Reforma Land and Cattle Company
Will Add To Membership.

Hermosilio. Mexico. Aug. rs. - A
general meeting of the Reforma Land
& Cattle Company is TO be held in
this city on August % for the purpose
of increasing their operations.
A number of new members will be
added to the bonrd of directors.
The lands of this company are to be
extensively replenished with more live
stock
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
Spaniards To Celebrate.

Monterrey. Mex. Aug. 25.-,rhe
Spanish colony of Monterrey is now
preparing series of festoviti which
are TO be staged during the first days
of thee oming month of September, in
order 10 commemorate the battle of
Zaragoza. Sporting activities will be
observed and a musical and literary
fete is 10 be staged at the Indepen-
dencia Theater Of Monterrey.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
New Head For School.

Mexico City, Aug. 25.-tompIt!e
reorganization of the teaching staff
and future policy of the American
school here has been completed by
the board of trustees of the institu-
ton in preparation for the new year
which will open on September 4. at
the school building on San Luis Potosii
street. The first move Of the board
of trustees was to engage Professor
Frederick Smith of Bates College and
Harvard University to direct the af-
fairs of the school for the new
wear