Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-15
STRONG MILITARY PATROL
ESTABLISHED AT Ell PAsc
Burial of Three of the Victims of the
Santa Xsabel Massacre.

FL Paso Texas Jan. f4-The bodies
CT three of the victims of the mas
sacrhe near Santa ISABEL were buried
here today without any demonstration
on the part of Americans whose
threats of reprisals against Mexicans
led to the establishment last night of
a strong military patrol and for a time
threatened serious consequences Those
whose obsequies were held today were
Thomas Evans M. B. Romero and ].
II. Woon.
The only cause for serious anxiety
here today on the part of the military
and municipal authorities was the pos
sibl6 fate Of a party of Americans en-
route from chihuahua City and the
vicinity of the massacre of last Mon
day. This anxiety however was dis
PEELED tonight when a special train
arrived bearing fifty-two American
refugees among whom were a num-
Der of women and children.
More than $50 Americans still re-
main in what is considered the dam
gergzone however and some apprehen-
sion is felt regarding their safety A
train, which was despatched for them
from Ell Paso last night, was reported
to have arrived tonight at Parral, at
which point the refugees were to mo-
billie. They are expected to arrive
in IN Paso Monday It is said pre-
cautions will be taken by Carranza
authorities to obviate the possibility
OF an attack on the train by the out
laws.
Reports Of lneendiary Posters.
Reports that incendiary posters had
been circulated throughout Juarez were
received tonight. but Mexican consul
lar officials asserted that they had
been unable to find any Of these. II
was said the posters contained the
statement that several Mexicans HAD
been killed in Ell Pasol during the riot
ing Of last night.
-, Mexicans Not MoIested.
Mexicans, who for the sake of safe
ty were required to stay within doors
during the demonstrations last night
appeared on the streets today in con
siderable numbers. They were not
molested: Many of hem-members OF
the 'Cientifico" element-showe6
themselves at the bier of General Vic
toriano Huerta, who died last night
prisoner Of the American govern
ment.
Plans for Mass Meeting Cancelled.
Plans for mass meeting here by
Americans to discuss the Mexican sit
uatf0n were cancelled today on orders
Of Mayor Lea, 1t being decided that no
meeting would be held until trains
which have been sent south to bring
Americans out of Mexico arrived safe
ly on the American side Of the bor-
der.
Confirmation of reports of the ex-
ecution of General Jose Rodriguez by
Colonel Mazimo MARQUEE was received
together with the statement that his
body would be brought to Juarez.
Mail advices from Torreon brought
details Of the occupation of Gomez
Palicio by. the united commands OF
Calexto Contreras, Canto Reyes and
Pedro Moreno. Other adyices were
that General Argumedo had reached a
point near Bermehillo.S This, however,
could not be confirmed. From the same
sources came a report that the Laguna
district is in the hands of anti Car
rama forces.
Villa Bandits 20 BE Exterminated.
An official report from General JAG
quinto Trevino said bands OF Villa
bandits would be exterminated wher-
ever found. The Carranza consul
stated that no armed force would be
permitted to enter Mexico to aid in the
determination Of Villa bandits but ii
was rumored that such a movement
Is being organized along the border.