New-York tribune., 1911-04-18

the leading citizens Of Douglas 70 seno
. large number Of telegrans TO Pres,-
dent Taft asking him 70 safeguard d'
any cost the lives % United states cti-
sers.
Douglas. Ariz. April 1.-THE reoeis
supeared 70 have rerulsed the federal
forces at every point al o'clock Aoou.
this time three rebel scouts. mounted
end carving the scarlet sashes ny'ns
from both arms. which designate then'
on the Geld Of battle dashed out OF 'he
south extremity OF Agua Prieta ana nlaue
9 wide 6etour toward the east and north'
completing their area Of observation al
the United States line without drawing
the fire OF the government troops
This indicated that the rebels had been
successful in keeping the federais from
gaining access 20 that locality lmme-
diatelv south Of the interns tional line
which would have made possible flank
movement against Aqua Priets.
with every moment of respite from the
Aehtins the insurgents dug in Their
trenches.
The United States guard at the line
captured late TO. day three stragsiers
from the rebel garrison. who had crossed
into the United States.
Colonel Skunk received a telegram at
2 o'clock. stating that Colonel Sibley ana
Chief of staff Nichols had left III Paso'
and would reach Douglas IL the morning.
Americans Show Restraint.
How have the American people in
Douglas acted under the situation?" was
asked OF Colonel Skunk.
"spiendidly." answered the colonel.
"They are giving our patrols no trouble
whatever, and are obeyins all regula-
tions to the letter"
A bullet passed through the general
Office OF a mining company where seven
teen men. all members of the official
and clerical force, were at work.
The fifth -combatant TO BE- wounded
to-day in Douglas. Jesus Alcantara.
Mexican. was shot While near the east
ern limits Of the city. eight blocks from
the international line. His leg was
pierced by a Mauser bullet.
At the Red Cross hospital more sup
plies were needed. Placards were posted
and notices were inserted in the news,
papers calling on the people of Douglas
to supply them. The response among
the citizens was immediate.
The firing. except that Of desultory
Of Arvra
Prieta at 4 o'clock.
force thought to be Yaqui Indians
orawled forward from bush to bush on
their hands and knees during the after
noon. and at 3:43 p. m. had approached
70 within-two hundred yards Of the
rebels trenches. At this distance they
shot from his horse a rebel captain COM
msnding one Of the squads in the
trenches.
Frank Williams, an American, while
standing in the very centre Of the Dusi-
ness quarter Of Douglas late to-day
suddenly WINGED and fell 10 the street
He was wounded in the back By "a bul-
let His wife and child were standing
by him when he was, shot. ..
At the moment Williams was shot a
bullet struck the front Of the city water
commissioners Office in 11th street,
twelve blocks from the international
line. The bullet imbedded itself in the
brick wall
Bullets Fly Far Over line.
The --latest person 70 be shot to-day
vas John Keith, employed by the
Dourlss Lumber Company lie was shot
through the leg while in Sth street nine
blocks from the international line. lie
vas taken 20 the Fed Cross Hospital
Bullets fell ss far north a. 12-h street.
which is thirteen full blocks from the
Mexican border.
This Certainly ought 70 he storped,"
said Mayor Mcguire Of Douglas AL
ready ssven citizens Of Douglas have
been shot down in the streets Of this
city and bullets are striking buildings.
piercing houses and dropping in Yards
where little children sre playing. as fer
north Of the Mexican border as one mile.
7 snn- nov endesvorins 70 get some action
among IRE citizens Of Douglas which viii
bring matters 70 the attention Of Presi-
.Isnt TAFT"
Colonel Skunk has wired sr inforrna-
ton or the situation 70 President TAFT.
N.yor Mcguire TO-DAY sent the following
mesa ge to President Taft:
Six persons shot IN Douglas to-day
during battle between Mexican federals
ind insulrecto forces Battle still rag
ing and worse yet to come. Bullets fall
ing all over city. Cannot something be
done for our protection
As evening approached bullets con-
,v,nue6 70 feu into Douglas.
Tho surgeons In the Red Cross hos
pital extracted the Mauser bullet from
The breast Ct. Frank Williams Tbs bull
let struck Williams IN the hack. passed
around the ribs ard lodged under the
breast bone. The wound IS serious, and
POSSIBLY fatal
Charles Wexler. a young American
4ghting with the insurgents. came into
Douglas az nightfan. severely wounded
in the breast lie vas taken 70 the Red
Cross Hospital
wexler's home a. in Brooklyn Hs
said there We're no wounded IN Aqua
Frieta. all the injured having been
brought 10 the United states SIDE.
rederals numbering 1900 are south Of
Aqua Priets. he saiu. and behind them
is the combined force Of Antonio Garcia