Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-10
Bloody Conflict at Juarez During Which In
surrectos Start Destructive Fire in City
FEDERALS CoOPED UP IN A CHURCH
Rebels Claim the City But the Federals Occupy the
Stronger Postion-Madero Blames Diazs Vague
Promises" for the Attack-Fewer Casualties on
on American Side of Line Than on Monday.

Ell Paso. May 9.-What perhaps was
the iercest bettle of the Mexican revo-
luton was fought today at Juarez,
across the Rio Grande. but without
result. Tonight both federals and in
surrectos are resting on their arms,
ready to resume hostilities at daybreak.
Five Killed on U. s. Soil.
AT least five persons have been kill
ed on the American side of the line
since the slslrmishirg began yester-
day and about fifteen have been
woanied, while the loss on the battle
field is variousiy estimated at from
thirty TO sixty dead on both sides and
about 75 to 100 wounded.
Wounded Rebels Brought Across Line.
Fifteen insurrecto wounded already
have been brought to the American
side, but more are believed to be ly-
ing far within the town. General
stop the firing while the insurrecto
wounded were removed
Battle Ragged All Day.
The federaIs have adequate medica!
facilities and are caring for their
wounded within the town. All day the
battle ragged. the insurrectos swarming
through the streets of Juarez and
meeting the heavy fire of the federals
with an equally vigorous volley OF
musketry.
Rebels Claim the Town.
The rebels claim the town tonight.
While 1t is true that they actually con-
troll more city territory than do the
fe.lerals, the position Aof the govern 7
ment forces is so well fortified that it
is well nigh impregnable
FedersIs Occupy Strong Position.
The strength of the federal position
IS largely due to the fact that the
rebels are scattered. IL the rebels were
lined up in battle formation they
probably could storm the federal
strongholds. which apparently consists
OF six places. namely. the barracks. the
church. the thester. the schoolhouse,
hotel and the customs house. But the
fnsurrectos suspect that detachment
OF nearly three hundred federals with
machine gun is concealed in some
unknown place in town, and they are
heSitatirg to move in close forma ton,
for fear OF a flank attack.
Rebels Force Fighting.
The rebels forced the fighting today
in the face OF the fire of the federal
machine guns. They dared not gather
On too great number for an tack on
the tedersls because the artillerymen
OF General Navarro many times dem
onstrated the accuracy of their range
when theN shelled adobe houses be-
hind which insurrectos had sought pro-
lection n half mile from Juarez. while
s<ulklug along the river 'front.'
Houses in Juarsz Mined.
General Navarro is said to have
mined most OF the houses in Juarez,
and when he gets word Of an insur-
re7to gathering it is believed he will be
able to infict terrible slaughter.
Bravery of Rebels.
Many deeds Of bravery on the part
of the insurrectos were witnessed from
the American side OF the line today.
An actual view Of the fighting in the
streets of Juarez showed the insur
rectos as more than holding their own.
Rebels Set Fire to City.
The sun beat fiercely on the battle
field. and late today a fire started by
tfle insurrectos filled the streets with
clouds Of suffocating smoke. The fire
ss still smouleering tonight. the post
}hice and several adjoining buildings
being in ruins.
FederaIs cooped Up in Church.
The light from the fire tonight gives
Che rebels an occasional glimpse Of the
ksi,,rch in which the federa1s are
sooped. The cracking of rifles is In
fermittent.
Jusrez Presents Sorry Sight.
Jusrez looks as II a hurricane had
ytruek II. Wires are suspended from
2asged teissraph poles and the streets
DR. filed with plaster. adobe debris,
window glass and splinters. Signs and
Awnings are puHctured and torn.
Many brick buildings have holes in
Them and not few of the character
5ssie adobe houses of the town are
without roofs.
Inhabitants Keot Under Cover.
The terrorized inhabitants we're un-
Der cover all day. and many were in
Bured by the han of bullets. The town
Itself is quiet tonight. except for oc-
rssional rifle shots :
Bullets Fly Across the Line.
Bullets continued 10 sing across the
Bio G-snde TO the American side, but
the casualties were fewer than yes
United States troops. who have kept
yixhtseers several hundred yards from
the river.
Msdero Explains the Attack.
F-rsncisco ]. Msdero, Jr.. late tonight
tssu~d statement explaining the
cause OF the attack on Juarez and the
consictiag Interpretations which have
becn nut on his leadership. He at
tributes the attack principally to the
vague promises Of President Diaz in
his manifesto as opposed to the pre-
else promises of revolutionists to the
federal government.
Some Of American Wounded
Americans among the wounded are:
leonard Borowski Of Chicago, who ID
shot In the right eye and left hand;
Tdwsrd Boughtman, CoIdwater Mich.
and A. F. Anderson, residence un-
known The latter two are shot in the
leg.
Americans Wounded at Tijuana.
Following is an unofficial list Of
Americans wounded at Tijuana. most
Of them being members of the rebel
band: Bruce Hudson Guy Schwartz,
Monroe Mckinney. Henry King, F. J.
Collins. James Dunno and l.. d. Will
coz.
All Of these men ara being cared for
oy American troops at the line.
Text Of Demand for Surrender.
The last rebel demand to the federals
TO surrender the town of Jusrez was
trans m tied to- Judge Car5aisl, the
federal peace envoy. this afternoon. 1t
read.
Useless to Shed More Blood. .
The undersigned members of the
provisional government Of Mexico ad-
dre5s eurseIyes to you in the charac-
ter 81 specisl envoy of the govern
GR4nx n General DiAx and beg you to
QorS14er the critical situation In which
0neez 70 a. present, almost completely.