New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-10

casualties were fewer than yesterday
owing to the efforts of the United states
troops. who have kept sightseers several
hundred yards from the river.
There were many sorties to-day. the
insurgents maneuvring 10 draw the fed
erals from their Notifications. The NOR
tars Of the government troops kept UP a
deafening fire for several hours, hut
without any effect except to prevent the
insurgents from swooping down on the
federals from the foothills west of
Juarez.
The insurgent artillery proved Of little
value. and the revolutionists wrought
more destruction in Juarez by tossing
dynamite bombs about wherever they
thought fedcrals were concealed. than
with their cannon. one of these bombs
is believed TO have set the postoffice on
fire.
Various reports were current that IN
surgent chiefs as well rs federaIs mad
been killed or wounded. For a long time
II was believed that Colonel Garibaldi'
commander of the American Legion had
been injured. but tonight he was seen
among his men, apparently unhurt.
General Pascuel Orozco and Colonel
Wills are commanding the movements OF
the insurgents, who are gathered about
the church and the bullpen, while Colonel
Blanco. with about 300 men, has taken
up a position in the shrubbery near the
foothills. ready 20 meet flank move
nents
Madero Watches the Battle.
General Francisco l. Madero. jr.'
leader Of the insurgents, observed the
progress Of the battle from distance.
He used powerful field glasses and not
infrequently gave shouts Of exultation
al the advance Of the insurgents. When
a detachment ran across the plain in the
direct fire Of the federals 10 effect
eortie which might draw the federais
from the church they held, Madero be-
came greatly excited. He was eager 70
20 90 the front and thrust himself into
the battle, but his staff officers restrain
ed him.
The insurgents tonight control the
river bank, and are aiding refugees, espe-
cially women and children, 10 reach
places Of safety. They have taken pos
session of many stores and are procuf-
ing food in the houses where they have
Quartered themselves.
While General Navarro is said to have
sufficient ammunition and provisions to
hold out at least a week against the
kind Of attack made to-day the insur-
gents. IL is said. are able 10 harass him
for that length Of time. They made con-
siderable progress to-day, however and
81 would cause no surprise If they capt
ured the town in another days fighting.
Some of the enthusiastic insurgent po-
litieal leaders in FL Paso. who thought
Juarez had been taken, sent communica-
tons to General Navarro suggesting that
he surrender the town in the interest of
humanity.
Navarro Smiles at Talk Of Surrender.
The old general smiled when he re-
oeived these requests. and continued 70
give orders 10 his staff. He was re-
ported 70 have been seen walking about
the streets directing the fighting, but in
surCents deny this
Members of the insurgent army are
known 10 be watching for the federal
leader. Though they have orders not to
shoot him, they will try 70 take him
prisoner. They tried hard to-day TO ind
the general, and tonight one detach-
nent of insurgents is planning to capture
the federal commander tomorrow.
An American woman, sitting in her