New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-10
heard the .hOts that kiIled h.r hu,

heard the shots that killed her hus-
band and the hotel proprietor.
Shortly afterward oil was thrown on
ne building and a match applied. As
the flames spread Garner and Aqulrre
reached Mrs. Walkers room, rescued
her and escaped safely.
A bandit also invaded the Hoover
Hotel and shots flew through the halls.
Throughout the raid the proprietor, W.
c. Hoover, and his wife and two chill
dren, who were on the ground floor, es-
caped the bandits unnoticed.
Lieutenant Bosom, of Troop G, was
wounded in the LETT arm.
Colonel Slocum's revolver was shot
ont of his hand as he emerged from his
quarters. The bullet dented the Colo
nel's weapon, making il useless.
Citizens In Early Fighting.
The United States troops did not
have their camp at Columbus, main
tanning only a provost guard there
The guard had no guns. and when the
Mexcans reached Columbus and began
attacking il the citizens did the fight
ing with such aid as the few American
soldiers there could give them. Troops
rushed from the American camp, three
miles away, drove the MeXicans from
the town, but not until they had BEEN
battling for some time with the cti-
zens.
Cry "Deatl to Americana"
Led to the attack under the slogan
Death 10 the Americans" Villas fol-
lowers fought with desperation. Just
before dawn they crept along bitches
.kirting the United States cavalry
camp and rushed the sleeping town,
firing heavily.
The first volley brought American
troopers into almost instant action.
While a portion of the raiders engaged
the cavslrymen. others began applying
the torch and shooting American civil
JAMS who ventured from the buildings.
Lights in homes and public buildings
Immediately became targets for snip
ers. posted at Villas direction.
Other bandits, creeping close to
American homes, enticed number Of
civilians into the open with English
spoken invitations. A number OF
fatalities are attributed 10 this ruse.
Stores were looted, oil was poured
upon frame structures, and the match
applied by the bandits. The postoffice
WAS raided and the furniture smashed,
but the hooters obtained only one small
registered package.
Raiders in Disordered Flight.
Many civilians barricsded themselves
in their homes and fired at the Mexi-
cans as they darted through the
streets. The lighting in the town end
ed almost as suddenly as II began. Less
than two hours after the first shot was
heard Villas buglers sounded the re-
treat, and the raiders began a disor-
dcred flight. closely pursued by Ameri-
can troopers.
Villa, according to reliable informa
ton obtained by Colonel Slocum, at
tackled with 1000 men. leaving 1000
across the border. Twenty OF his off,
GERS, sent here Tuesday TO spy out the
situation, learned that the five Amer
can cavalry troops with headquarters
here we're scattered for miles along the
border patrol duty in accordance with
instructions.
Two troops stationed at Gibson's
ranch. fifteen miles west, did not get
into the action. Three troops we're in
camp here, with an effective force OF
about $50 men. Informed OF this and
assured by his spies that certain aid
would be given by some of the Mexican
residents, Villa started his advance
from the Boca Grsnde River late yes
terdsy.
Attack a Surprise
The first intimstion OF the spprosch
came when Private Griffin. on sentry