Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19
DIAz'SSOLDIERS HOIST
WHITE FLAG AT JUAREz
AND REBELS TAKE TOWN
After Many Months Mexican
City on Rio Grande Falls
Into the Hands of
the Foe.

El Pasc, Tex, May 10.-With
the hosting Of the white flag over
the barracks of Juarez shortly
after noon today, and the sur
render of the federals who had
made their last stand, the two
days battle has resulted in a vic
tory for the revolutionists under
Gen. Francisco l. Madero, jr.
The victory was not secured
without a terrible loss Of life on
the American side Of the line rs
well as on the battle field. The
dead may number nearly 80, while
nearly $50 have been wounded,
many of them fatally. The cas-
ualties on the American side of
the line number four killed and
16 wounded. Scores Of physicians,
their Red Cross insignia glazing
in the sunlight, are caring for
federal and ~insurgent wounded
alike.
Dynamite bombs, shells, bullets
and a contiagration that ragged for
hours transformed Juarez from its
usually tranquil and sleepy ap-
pearance into a mass of ruins.
Numerous adobe houses have been
RACED.
As soon as the white flag was
loiSteQ over the barracks and the
surrender Of the federals was
complete, Mexican flags were IN
furled on house tops and church
bells were rung in celebration.
Dead Dragged from Streets.
Estimates OF tine number OF dead
END wounded are rising rapidly, Most
of the dead ave been dragged from
the streets and already are being
buried. The wounded no longer litter
the streets, scores of physicians having
dashed to the scene. The residents Of
the town are striving valiantiy to give
succor to the wounded, whose Srcans
are heard constantly.
The main street of Juarez is In
ruins, some of the houses being riddled
with bullets. Plaster, brick n piles
of debris are scattered everywhere.
Windows in many of the stores have
btCh VI oSiitt H. Jul AVDSio "a 6uoio
ing the entrances 10 them TO prevent
looting. Some OF the houses ave
been demolished by the dynamite
bombs and shells.
The story from Mexico to-day Is one
OF defeat and reverse for the Mexican
government II overwhelming triumph
for the rebels. The soldiers OF Diaz
were beaten in a desperate hand-to-
hand encounter in the streets of
JuareZ; Aqua Prieta, retaken by the
regulars recently at the cost Of much
blood, has been evacuated, ana the
rebels who tool Tijuana yesterday are
preparing for an onslaught on Ensen-
ada.
The battle at Juarez between federals
and insurgents that began Monday
afternoon, reached its elimination this
morning, when, after desperate fight
ing, that was resumed at $3.50 O'Clock,
the insurgents gained practical control
of the city. Insurgent flags can be
seen flying from the most important
buildings of Juarez.
Navarro Fights Desperately.
General Navarro, the general COM
mander, continued his desperate resist
anCc in JuareZ this morning to the on
~slaughts of the rebels under Francisco
/. Madero, jr. The engagement began
again in earnest at 8:25 O'Clock. JuareZ
Is fame-swept from the fires Of last
night. The federals are making des-
perate stands from behind their bafrl-
cades, The rebels are pushing the
fighting. che fcderals fonnd refuge in
a church and at the customs house,
but the latest reports declare that they
were driver from both these buildings.
The rebels are throwing dynamite
bombs and both sides are using ma
chine guns. IL has been largely street
rghting, each side taking advantage of
such protection as buildings and streets
had to offer.
Navarro aail last night he would
eight to the death. IIe expected REIN
forccments. but tho latest reports said
his succor was 2G0 miles way and
could not arrive for a week. The
rebels expect rcinforcements to the
number of 300 men at l o'clock.
Tijuana, the Mexican town in Lower
California, captured by the rebels yes
terday, is still In their possession.
There has been no further lighting at
tina: point.
Tho federal forces that were in Agra
prieta evacuated hat town carly to-
day. 1t IS reported that federal forces
were drawn into a trap yesterday neal
Sultillo aad lost 56 men killed in tho
cyrNcp1tpuf fyhfipc with the rpbaIg