22 killed at Las Vacas

Nº 140

AHSRE L-E-935 F. 127

The Daily Express, San Antonio, Texas

28 de junio de 1908

22 killed at Las Vacas

Greater Part of the Cavalry Horses Captured by the Revolutionists. Part soldiers' Barracks Burned.

Special Telegram to The Express.

Del Rio, Tex., june 27.-The revolution in Mexico seems to continue, but communication is still cut off and it is almost impossible to gain accurate information to present conditions. It is known, however, that reinforcements reached Las Vacas last night and he town is now in complete possession of the soldiers.

Eight prisoners are reported to have been captured this afternoon by the Mexican soldiers and brought roto the town. lt is also learned that in the first attack made by the revolutionists a greater part of the cavalry horst% were captured by the revolutionists. From a man who came over the river Saturday afternoon for medicines it is learned that in the first attack, there were killed of soldiers and revolutionists about twenty-two and a large number are reported wounded. Captain Perez, in command of the Mexican troops, was wounded three times and is reported to be in a critical' condition. "The wife of one of the prominent Mexicans is wounded and is in a serious condition. A child is also reported to have had its nose shot off.

A pair of the soldiers' barracks was burned during the assault. Nestor Lopez, who was reported killed, is now said to be living and in Mexico, as is also Mecho Galindo. These are supposed to be two of the leaders of the revolution. It is currently reported and upon good authority, that a number of the revolutionists are now in Del Rio, having crossed the river during the night.

The river is being patrolled and everything is very quiet on this side and no trouble is anticipated.