Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

| cavalrymen. One was wounded but the
troopers took their stations unmoved
The federal fire continued to sweep the
| American CITY,,
It is claimed by many that just be
fore the federals blew up the Quartet
they elevated their guns and swept
Douglas with volley. 1t is declared
| that this volley swept Grow and Har'
rington off their train.
Captain Gaujot notified the rebels
that they must cease firing into the
American town. He also twice sent
word to the federals that their fire
must not cross the border, but these
notices went UNDECIDED.
At this juncture Captain Anderas
Basuito and Jesus Vargas, command.
| ing the federal troops in the Mexican
town, with twenty-nine soldiers. broke
from the City and raced over the open
field toward the American line, the
rebels firing on them as they ran.
FederaIs Desert.
All reached the line except three. At
the line they were stopped by Ameri-
can cavalry and surrendered. Their
rifles, numbering forty, were stacked.
With these DESERVING federals, besides
the two captains. were Lieutenant
Carlos Martinez and Sub. Lieut.. En-
rique Fimeno They were placed un-
der the guard of American cavalry.
The other federals, deserted by their
officer, chose to defend the town.
They fred from doorways, from the
corners OF buildings and from the
roofs. Four men, carrying a wounded
federal on stretcher, passed into the
open street directly In the zone OF
fire. For moment the rebels paused.
The rebels became bolder and de-
ployed in the open between the Mexi-
can town and Douglas. Bullets now
scattered the American sightseers.
Captain Gaujot and Charles Mexican, a
civilian, rode across the line and en-.
tered Aqua Prieta. Captain Gaujot had
been requested by the two Mexican
captains to tell the garrison to sur
render.
1--WE will not" was the reply. The
rebel ranks drew nearer. both little
armies fighting from doorways and
windows and in the open. The parley
continued. 1--WE will surrender If our
captain returns and so ORDERS" said
the federal force.
Surrender to Americans.
Finally Captain Gaujot suggested
that the federal garrison, many of
whom were wounded, surrender them
selves to the American troops, their
guns and ammunition to be given up
20 the rebels, and the prisoners to be
conducted across the line under the
escort of American cavalry.
Lopez agreed to this measure. Lieu
enant Moore escorted the federals who |
lad feared slaughter If they surren-
Tered to the American line. Their |
,uns numbering twenty-three. with |
,ayonets and forty belts Of cartridges, |
we're turned over to Lopez.
The federal troops were conducted !
With guard to the American cavalry |
headquarters. where they were held
waiting instructions. The rebels |
loisted their flag of victory and Lopez
took possession of the
own, closing the saloons. Order pre-
rails tonight.
Americans poured into Douglas |
rom Bisbee when the word went out |
hat battle was on In Aqua Prieta,
nd many automobiles arrived In time
o see the surrender of the town. A
charitable feature Of the fight was
he seeming nonchalance of the Amer
cans who stood on the battlefield. In
everal instances Americans were
within fifteen or twenty feet OF the fir
ng rebels.
New Peace Proposals Pending.
Washington, D. c., April 14.-With
be appearance here of an informal
eace commission of business men
rom Mexico City and the establish
etween Or. Vasquez Gomez, head OF
he revolutionist agency here, and
francisco I. Madero, the rebel leader
I Chihuahua, news of definite davelop-
lents toward peace in Mexico is ex-
ected at any time.
Dr. Gomez was advised today that
is message to Madero requesting in
tructions in the formation Of peace
roposal had reached the rebel leaders
nd he expected to have reply some
me today.
Oscar Brancheff and Esquival Oberg-
n of Mexico City in the meantime
re awaiting eagerly the terms which
ladero will set forth. DR.. Gomez has
them that while he will COM
lunicate to them whatever informa-
on he receives from his chief he Is,
owever, unable to treat with them I'M
'ss they be namely official represen-
atives of the Mexican government. \
Brancheff and Obergon decided last
eek to devote themselves to the Ii
ause Of peace. It is said that they
with government officials
I Mexico City, and while the Mexican
overnment was willing that they
light acknowledge having had such
n interview, 1t was pointed out that q
lie ENJOYS went privately and un
hcially.
Madero Leaves to Meet Son.
San Antonio, Tex, April 14.-Fran-
sco Madero. father of the insurrecto
,ader. accompanied by his son, Alton
} Madero and Rafael Hernadez, left .
lis morning over the Southern Pacific
" Eagle Pass, where they will cross
le border and board special car
waiting them on the Mexican Nation :
railway to take them to chihuahua !
ity. !
At that place they will meet the in ,
,rrecto leader and discuss peace :,