The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-21
GATLING GUNS
And Blue Uniforms Restore Order at
Laredo


Laredo, Tex, March 1.-THE crisis in
the disturbance here over the carrying out
of the state health officers regulations in
suppressing the smallpox epidemic seems
to be passed When the work of remov-
ing the patients was resumed yesterday
the scenes of the previous day were re-
peated. and Captain Rogers of the state
rangers and four assistants attempted to
dispense the crowd, but were fired upon,
and Captain Rogers received a bullet in
the left shoulder. The rangers returned
the fire, killing Agipto Herrera, an ex-
policeman. who was leading the rioters,
and another Mexican, and wounding a
woman, sister of Herrera, who fired at
near by. Several other Mexicans were
certained, as they escaped in the crowd;
Dozens of people report seeing wounded
not known.
The shooting was followed by number
of scattered shots in different parts OF that
Mexicans, and they were construed
iRnforcemenfs. DE- Blunt e according to
arrangements made, had notified Captain
the United States troops were needed. and
11:45 a. detachment of the Tenth
100 rounds of ammunition each, arrived at
the market place City Marshal Joseph
and under his direction the crowds We're
quickly dispersed. The leader of the first
crowd encountered by the military under
took to talk instead of obeying orders to
clear out and was promptly knocked doMn
hurt that he died within a short time after
the. hint and rapidly fed. A Gatling. gun
and an ambulance corps accompanied the
ly martial appearance. All places of
business were closed and the placing of
the Calling. gun in position to rake a
street would quickly, clear that thorough
fare from end to end.
Platoons of troopers circulated through
the district and scattered or drove out the
crowds gathered on the cross streets, most
Of them. taking refuge under the river
bank, but Offering no resistance. Mayor
Chisten had requested Colonel O'Horan.
force in Nueva Laredo, to cooperate with
the LAREDO authorities IN preventing the
crossing ana recroSslng OF the river by
crowds in case of trouble. and while sew
disturbed qlstrlct We're refugeeing under
the river bank a strong detachment of
bank of the Rio Grande. Those on this
side concluded that they were coming
United States cavalry and a mighty cheer
went up Fortunately however. they dis
The city being quoted. the work of the
a guard of cavalry with each wagon. un-
der orders from Captain Ayers that if
officers or themselves to shoot and shoot
re Of the afternoh Wtb9It fqTfng inc
cavalry guard until completed The
over, though there may be isolated cases
Captain Rogers was shot from behind.
the ball loding in the shoulder
joint The bullet has not yet been To-
Gated and DR.. Blunt says the wound may
be a serious
A force of some twenty-five rangers have
been sworn in and are doing duty at the
pest and detention house.
There is a sense of relief over the situ-
alton after the intense excitement of yes
terday. when citizens of all conditions
rushed to arms TO be prepared for what
might come On the appearance of the
military they were heartily cheered and
greeted with cries of ''Hurrah for San
Juan Han!' and the citizens carrying
shOtguns and Winchesters returned to
their homes or places of business.