The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-28
Many Wounded on Both Sides In Engagement Near
 Chihuahua
AFTER FIERCE FIGHT
 REBELS FLEE ID HILLS
psy Was Quiet in Northern Mexico. Battle Reported at Puebia and 800 Killed But the Government
 Denies Statement

Chihauhau, Mexico, November T.-1n an engagement near this city today that lasted from g o'clock in the morning un- ttl 3 o'clock in the afternoon, 800 fed eral troops routed force of 400 Maderis- tas. driving them repeatedly from strong positions and compelling them to take to the wooded mountains. The revolu- tionists lost b killed and many wounded. There were no fatalities on the federal side but several, including three officers were wounded. ,.4
 General Navarro was in command of the federal troops. He left Chihuahua at o'clock this morning at the head Of four companies of the Second bat talion and two squads of cavalry from the Thirteenth regiment. Near Fresno, F miles out one of the squads of cav airy fell behind to guard the road. They were ambushed by the rebels, which opened fire from hills on both sides of the road.
 Rebels Retreat
 Capt. Florentna Gavesca, with 30 troop CTS, drove the enemy from their position. The latter took position on another hill, short distance away, and prepared to resist an attack.
 Within half an hour General Navarro reached the scene with his infantry and opened fire. Again the rebels retreated, orly to seek a new position from which they were again disodged.
 At last they fortified themselves be- hind a stone wall, where they made a determined stand. The firing was heavy and most of the loss of life occurred here.
 After-eeveral hours of heavy firing the rebels broke for the mountains They were pursued by the infantry for three miles. The cavalry did not join in the a wealthy plantation owner. sent to the the country.
 Behind the stone wall the bodies of 15 of the rebels were found and 10 dead horses.
 The federas abandoned the pursuit in order to make camp and care for their wounded. Several of the most seriously injured were sent to this city for treat ment.
 Artillery and cavalry will leave late to- night, it was said. making detour to intercept the reyolutionists.
 Quiet at Mexico City
 Mexico City, November 27-With the exception of the fighting at Chihuahua, reports reaching this city up to a late hour tonight indicated no disturbances.
 A company of the Second cavalry and four pieces of artillery arrived at Ori- Al. e. .~f %w~J.. and Rio Blanco, where rioting occurred recently.
 Ten men charged with conspiracy against the government were arrested and are being sent to this city for trial.
 Saltillo reported the state of Coahuila tranquil and Monterey and vicinity were said to be quiet.
 From the state of Oaxaca, Carlos Geers, a wealthy plantation owner, sent to the Mexican authorities an offer to furnish 50c00 men from his estate. armed, to assist in putting down the insurrection.
 Peaceful at Juraez
 Fl Paso, November 27.-Sunday passed without any nsurrectionary deinonstra- tion in Juarez or any place on the bor- der near here.
 At the bull fight in Juarez scenes of last Sunday were repeated. At the close of the exhibition several young blocds entered the arena and seizing the vic torious nlatador carried him through the streets, shouting defiance to the police.
 The races of the Juarez Jockey club took place without interference and were offended by 4000 Americans.
 Advices received here from Chihuahua today give a conservative account of the trouble in that city and state. The in- sprgents are referred to as Maderaistas Federal troops to the number of 150o are now stationed there. According to the ut Parral and a number of persons were killed, including one American.
 Quiet in Northern Parts
 Laredo, November Sunday was a day of tranquility in northern Mexico, &C., ccrding to official advices received by General Villar, commander of the from tier forces of the Mexican army De- tachments stationed at different points between Matamoras and Ciudad Porfirio Diaz sent dispatches early tonight and all were of the same tenor that practical ly normal conditions prevailed.
 Similar statements were received from the detail of troops stationed along the border on tie American side of the Rio Grande General fear of a formidable up- rising in the southern republic seems to be dssipated.
 Captain Hagadorn of the United States army, commander of Fort Mcintosh, re- ported everything quiet at Minera, Tex. He confirmed the Associated Press dis ratch that evidence had been found at that town of the presence of armed revo- lrtionists, but explained that they had disappeared, either having made their way into Mexico or hidden themselves ir the brush. The captain further vouch- safed the information that his soldiers had come upon a box which had con tained large rnionnt of ammunition and which bore a Laredo mark.
 If present plans aie carried out Com Tany A of the -Twenty-third infantry, sfationer at Minera will be ordered back to Fort Mcintosh on Wednesday.
 Mexico Denies Reports
 Washington, November 27-Amhassa- dor de la Barra of Mexico today received Q dispatch from his government denying published reports of tlre alleged killing of 5Oo revolutionsts at Prebla in clash swith government forces. A dispatch said lpn official investigation of the disturb