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GENERAL NEWS NOTES OF THE DAY. A small force of the Eleventh cavalry surprised and routed a much larger fon f Yillistas at Ojo- Azules. seventeen miles south of Cnsihuiriachio early Friday. By actual count forty-two Mexicans were killed and a number wounded, but there were no American casualties. The American command, under Maj. Robert L. llowze. had been pursuing the Yillistas under General Cruz Dominguez anil Julio Acosta, for several days, when they encountered them, encamped in the huddled adobe jackals of Ojo-Azules. The Mexicans were utterly surprised and sprang* # from their pallets half Clothed After firing a few wild shots, they began a flight, each man shifting for his own safety. Some of them were able to seize their horses, already jaded from a hard days ride previously, but others made their way into the hills afoot. In Major Howzes report, he said the rout had been absolute, and that he was still pursuing the scattered i-ninunt of the band. The band engaged is the largest remaining under the Yilla standard, and todavs decisive victory gave much satisfaction to military men here. Further reports from Major Howze stated that Gen. Antonio Angeles was killed. He was a relative of Feliiie Angeles, the former confidant and leader of Yilla. who was once mentioned for the presidency of Mexico and who is now living near El Paso. While the dispatches do not state, military men on the lxirder believe that the band is the same as that defeated at Temochio, April 22. by Col. George A. Dodds command. Yesterdays baseball results — National League: Chicago 2." Pittsburgh 1: Brooklyn 3. Philadelphia 2: Boston 7. New York 0: Cincinnati 7. St. Iouis. 2. American League: Cleveland 4, Chicago 1: New-York .".. P.oston 4: Philadelphia 4. Washington 1. American Association: Minneapolis 3. Louisville 2: Columbus 3. Milwaukee 2: St. Paul 4, Indianaiiolis 3.
