Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1916 — BANDITS REPORTED IN ANOTHER DEFEAT [ARTICLE]

BANDITS REPORTED IN ANOTHER DEFEAT

Report From Mexico City Says So Borderites Fear Riots and U. S. Infantry is Active. Mexico City, April 9.—The followers of the bandit Francisco Villa have suffered another defeat at the town of San Antonio Debabonoyoa, state of Chihuahua, according to advices received by the war department. Torreon, Mexico, April 9.—'Oanuio Reyes, at the head of a number of bandits, passed the Durango railroad today near Pedricena going north. It is supposed that his abject is to join Villa, who, according to late st reports, is somewhere mid-way between Torreon and Parral. Pedricena is about 35 miles southwest of Torreon. Ed Paso, April 9.—A civilian, who arrived here today from Columbus, reported that additional troops are being hurried south into Mexico from the base as rapidly as they can be provided with transportation and equipment. A local office in El Paso made representations today to the military authorities and two infantry battalions were sent from Fort Bliss tonight to act as reserves to the patrols Who are on guard every night in the principal streets here. The police officials said they fear trouble with Mexicans in Jaurez.