New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-10

proved costly 10 the bandit chieftain.
One hundred and forty-one Mcxiclls
paid the penalty. In addition, Amer
lean troops pursuing Villa left a
trail of forty-three dead Mexicans
along the American side Of the bor.
der and sent scyenty-hve Mexican.
to last accounting on the Mexican
side. total Of 259 slain.
These arc revised figures Of the
Mexicans slain during thc battle
In addition many MeXicsns we're
wounded how many no ono on thi-
side knows
Villa escaped the American pur-
suit and is believed 20 be heading
for the American colony country
near Casas Grsndcs. where there are
800 Americans hc hopes 10 Kill.
Seven Soldiers Killed.
The cssusltics OF thc 18th Cavalry
in the fighting Al Columbus we're seven
killed and SIX wounded.
The American killed on tho Mexican
side wss one corporal slain when villa
throw out heavy guard 10 engage the
pursuing American trooper.
OF the eight American civilians slain
here. Charles Dewitt Miller. Of Albu
querquc. y ". snd Dr. H J. Hart. of
~ raeo. were burned n death In the
ire thai destroyed 'hc Commcrcisl Ho-
tol
The body Of Walton Walker, . Sun
day school convention delegate from
Plsyss. y. ". pho wss shot 10 death
with y. r. Richie, proprietor Of the
hotel, also vas incnersted.
Snipers Pick on Citizens.
The MeKicans 'ct ~. hotel on hrs,
together with q number Of other build
;nss. and posted snipors 70 pick or
Americans a. they fed.
Mrs. " James vas shot srd killed IN
The doorway OF another hotel, from
which she was running with her sister.
Nrs. James fell, dying. over tho booy
of {. {. Miller. nho had been driven
IRON his drug store. across the street
Her sister. child not yet in her teens,
escaped the fusilade without scratch
Mrs. Jamcs's husband was wounded.
Lured to His Doom.
Civilians armed themselves. and from
,sntage points within their homes an
svered the shots OF the Mexicsns. Some
o. the bandits sought % entice Amer
cans out into the streets by speaking
English. J. s Dean was caught in this
way. 4 Mexican. who spoke excellent
English. called 70 him. Dean emerged
from doorway and his reply in Eng
lish betrayed him 20 be an American
and brought his death.
A. the same time another American
shouted to the Mexican: "Hey' Hho are
y9u"
.Vive villa" came the reply.
II don't know who ne is the Ameri-
can answered. but have some OF MIN
lcf here. scattered in the street
The American pointed 20 the street
Intersection. where half dozen dead
bandit raiders lay in the pale light Of
dawn. The quick fash OF a few pistol
shots were visible and disclosed dying
forms in the street. Villa apparently
left when Colonel Slocum's troops be
/ gan pressing the snipers toward the
south.
Villas buglers began sounding the
/ retreat shortly before o'clock. The
/ 'ovn was cleared OF them by $50. and
/ the remaining people Of Columbus be
gan 70 take account OF casualties and
/ lt,ses. Walter Walker, who Was shot
AZ the Central rotel with the. pro-
rrietor. ". I. Richie. was a delegats
/ y the New Mexico state convention OF
Sunday schools. His body was burned
/ in the ruins Of the hotel.
Border Riders Save Woman.
Walker was taken from the arms OF
/ fs wife By one Of the bandits who ID.
yaded the hotel. Despite her cries ana
/ apteals for mercy. the bandit told her
/ hc wanted her husband 10 90 down
stairs and shake hands with his cap
] tain. A moment later Mrs. walker