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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-04
Scores of Men Drafted in First National Army Have Armed and Are
 Resisting Law.
PROPERTY IS DESTROYED
Department of Justice and War Officials to Work in Conjunction and
 Run Men Down.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4.-One thousand possemen, with orders to shoot to kill, are searching for armed bands of draft objectors who are terrorizing Central Oklahoma. The bands are composed of tenant farmers, Indians and negroes. One band numbers 400 men.
 HUNT THEN DOWN.
 Washington, Aug. i. .-AThe De. partment of Justice officials an- nounced this afternoon that all per- sons resisting the draft law will be run down at whatever the cost. The law is being resisted mostly in North Carolina, Georgia and other locali- ties. The War Department .an- nounced that < 1t would co-operate fully with the Department of Jus ticc and the troops of the United States will be party to the running down of the objectors to draft in .he First National Army.
 CLAIM CLASS DISTINCTION.
 Oklahoma City, Aug 4. - The members of the working class of the unions predominate among the draft objectors with a sprinkling of I. ". w. agitators. The rioters ray this s a rich mans war;
 'Let us fight to the death at home" is the wording on one circu- lar seized by the government ofa- cials, rather than be killed in the trenches" The obiectors are destroying rail. way bridges, telegraph and tele. phone lines. The trouble in this section started last night. Ten men were arrested early this morning and are in jail. It is fear. ed that a lynching party will be or ganized tonight.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
British TANKS
60 OVER TOPS
FOR HUGE GAINS
CONTINUED From Page ~

no less chivalry to the tanks than to
the infantry in the past, poured a pre-
liminary stream OF shells into the Ger
man lines, then dropped a barrage
ahead OF the iron monitors. !
Behind them came the infantry
ready to do the cleaning up OF the re-
naming enemy after the tanks had
finished their part. But there was lit
lie for the infantry to do except as
semble and care for the prisoners as
the tanks progressed There was hard
fighting at several positions such a,
the three redoubts mentioned but it wa,
always brief.
The tanks wheeled into position and
turned a heavy fire on the fortiiica-
,ion and the Germans were killed OF
else they surrendered, The enemy
casualties were heavy. Great numbers
Of Germans were seen fleeing terror
stricken as the tanks appeared in th'
distance and considerable number
threw down their arms and SURRENDERED
without offering resistance.
The tanks cleared the whole terri
tory desired and then trundled bac'
home They suffered no damage an
the casualties for the operation totale'
fifteen. This has been the most striking
incident Of the latest fighting aloni
| this front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
uov Fat Folks
Mu Bsseme Slim

To be Noverstout 10 humiliatins.
0evis and fat folks are strangers.
Therefore, people who are carrying
around . bnrden Of unhealthy and un'
oishtly fat will be glad to know how
.1ksy may reduce their weight without
eeasvation diet or tiresome exercises.
II you want to get rid Of superflu-
~ iat IN q simple, safe and reliable
~ here 10 . test worth trying Spend
eesse time In the open air practice
desp breathing and get from any good
lsufrist q box Of oil Of korein cap.
evjs; take one after each meal and
- before retiring At night; also fol-
low the other simple directions that
come with the box.
Weigh yourself once . week 80 n
y know just how fast you are losing
vsight, and don't leave off the treat.
0ent or even skip q single dose until
ypu are down TO normal weight so
lat you feel and look wonderfully
yooneer and healthier.
Every person who 10 top fat should
M this treatment 4 trial. You will
6eoAably find Il 10 just what you need.
Amase your friends ADV.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
Black Tells About
Deputy Agreement

The county commissioners OF Okla
homa county did not give the former
county clerk additional help last year,
according to a statement made today
by Ben Black one of the commission
ers.
George Baker, then county treasurer,
loaned the county clerk extra deputies
from his office so that the work OF the
county clerk might be kept up II was
a matter between the treasurer and the
county clerk and something the com.
mis,ioners had nothing to do with and
did not authorize" said Mr.. Black.
: County Commissioner John Aber-
nathy stated his stand in the matter by
saving that under the law the county
commissioners could not give any ad'
didonal help to the county clerk, no
matter how much the ymight wish to
Tom Bodine, county clerk, asked the
commissioners yesterday TO allow him
two additional deputies to assist II
catching up with the back work in M
office. This request was refused. Mr.
Bodine pointed out that last year M
county clerk was allowed eight add,
tionsi deputies for a period OF nearI'
ak months, these men being paid iron
the salary fund Of the county treasurer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
NIoM PRICES DUE
TO SPECULATION,
farmer DE0LA ARES

year to get our heads together, TO con-
Ter on means of lettering our condition
and protecting ourselves
With nearly the full quota OF state
officers apd the presidents Of the Lou
isiana, Arkansas and Texas divisions in
attendance, the convention was called to
order at>l0 o'clock this morning.
A farmers band furnished the music.
Attired in regulation overalls and jump
ers, khaki colored, the members pre-
sented 4 novel appearance, The band
consists Of fourteen pieces and is under
the direction OF Harry Wright OF
Weatherford. II was sent to the con-
ven,ion by Cottonwood local, whose
headquarters are near Weatherfosd, the
home Of the president. Every member
is a genuine farmer from the l0-year-
old drummer boy to the gray-haired
tromebone player, All come from the
same school district.
The invocation was given by N. B.
Pain OF Westherford.
Speculation Attacked.
AT the door Of speculation was laid
all the industrial woes OF the nation by
u N. Pope, president Of the Texas di-
vision, N his morning address. Mr..
Pope has held the executive position in
Texas for two years and was reelected
at the annual convention held in Dallas
recently. A strong plea for organiza
ton among the farmers a. means OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
icaa Marines Proving
ss' On Counter Attacks;
Sham Battles Almost Real

trench system with Dewey, Fsrragut,
Porter and Sampson trenches ~ the
battle objectives. The French also
have been attempting to block and hold
communication trenches known ~
Ohio. Mis,hsippi, Delwsre and Poto-
mac.
The marines have been making stout
resistance and wherever the "snemy'
penetrated their lines they organised
a counter attack which quickly elected
the intruders. The real object Of these
preliminary attacks 10 to ct the Off
GERS and men acquainted with what arc
known at the front as operation or
ders. II 10 the first step toward learn
ing the rudimsnts of highly organ
ired part Of modern warfare where
every step and every detail 10 worked
out in advance on 4 pre-arranged plan
and must be strictly adhered to.
One greot difference from real war.
fare, however, 10 the fact that In bat
ties with the marines the enemy" has
accommodatingly allowed . copy OF
his operation orders to fall Into the
hand, Of the defending garrison. This
will he changed later and the American
trench garrison will be called upon TO
resist surprise attacks in force.
Another valuable feature in sham bat
tie exercises 10 in teaching Americans
the great Importance Of what 10 known
40 liaison work.-the maintenance OF
communication with opposition artillery
and operating forces with airplanes and
with information centers. Attacks are
accompanied by 4 lively rocket signal
sent up ior defending the curtain Of
fire OF the reserve companies in sup
port OF the trenches. Rockets are also
used in the auise Of artillery fire by
shortening and lengthenins ranges. The
treating Of the wounded under theoreti-
cal shell fire 10 another feature Of the
sham battles which is receiving attsn-
tlon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
Two Physically
Unfit Are Found

With DR.. r. A. Webb making tho
preliminary examination and DR.. H. II.
Gipson the re-examination, only two
out OF thifty-seven men of the Second
district who appeared for examination
At the city hall today were found phy-
sically unfit for military service. One
Of these men was rejected because he
has suffered the loss of one OF his arms
The physical condition Of the men orr
dered to appear for examination at tho
city hall this week has been unusually
good and OF seventy-one men examined
only five have been disqualified be-
cause Of their physical condition.
There were four men ordered to re-
port for examination today who have
already enlisted, those OF this class be-
ing Lieut.. R. A. Webb, ]. D. Prewett
| rs East Fifth street; James r. Hopper
l2l7 North Stiles avenue, and Joseph
F. Bstten. liSh South Harvey avenues
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
SENATOR UnoEs
MORE war TAXES
AND LESS BONDS
(corsIn ssl From Pses ~

cent Of this years war expenses, while
Great Britain imposes 20 percent Next
years war expenditures, be predicted
may reach $4,000, ,W0W or $4,000.
100000. and he urged that huge Wal
profits and incomes Of wealthy persona
By higher surtaxes. be made 70 bee,
the burden Of the war
BY keeping down taxes and increAs-
Ing bonds, Senator LaFollette said, ths
masses are bsing "mortgaged 10 thu
money lenders"
LoAns to u Allies.
Loans to the allies, the senator said
may and may not be repaid, certainl,
not for many years after the war. Rus
sia, he said, 10 in the throes Of q rsvo.
luton and italy, II reports arc correct
10 on the eve OF one"
Even England and France" he add
ed, will be in no position to pay for
long time and II this war should last
for several years. what political trans
formations may occur in any eountr,
In Europe no one can foretell.'
fsars Bread LinSs.
Possibility Of bread lines this winter
because OF high cost OF living, he pic
tured thus In conclusion:
always remember that the high
prices already upon US have taxed the
common people Of this country for the
support OF this war to a much greater
extept than the wealthy class would be
taxed II every dollar Of income OF the
members OF that class were taken by
taxation. When bread lines shall be .
familiar sight in every city Of this land
~ they are bound to be IL the present
price OF the simple necesaries OF life
Is maintained during the coming win
ter, when cold and hunger are daily
visitors in many thousands Of home,
which have known only comfort here
tofore, a condition certain 10 exist dur
in g,hc coming winter months unleAi
relief from present prices can be found
il will be small satisfaction, ! think, &c
the members OF this congress-, TO real
i,e that they have contributed to the
want and suffering Of the mass Of peo'
pie by refusing to place even an ap.
proximately fair portion Of the financnI
burden OF this war upon the rich
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21

combating the present marketing system.
organization, educstioa, cooperation
and legislation srs the four gosls to-
ward which the farmers must work Il
they are 70 reap The profit Of their work.
he declared.
III the government fixes prices for q
limited time, what are we going TO do
when that time hes passed." he asked
Are We going to return to the old way
or b. ready to meet the situationp"
Cotton growers OF Louisiana and
Texas stand solidly and firmly for free
and unlimited trading In cotton, &C.
cording to I. N. McCollistsr, president
Of the Louisiana branch. We will de-
nand that cotton be taken OUT OF the
food control BILL" he said. I'VE stand
absolutely by tho interstate cotton fu-
tures act Of August, 1915" Mr.. Nc
Collister was one OF the morning
a. the outbreak OF the war wheat
wss ceiling at 80 cents, II has been
over =. Corn was 40 cents and went
to -. Steel was 29H and went to
l0oh. Cotton was IS cents and Is now
n cents. II the same proportion had
been maintained, cotton would now be
IS cents and II Ii comes to price fixing
on this staple, 80 cents would be the
demand to keep II on a parity with the
other crops," he said.
J. z. Rogers, president Of the Arkan-
sas division, told OF the growth Of the
union in his state and the part Arkan-
sas is playing in the Save the Nation"
campaign.
Committee Named.
Al the close of the morning session,
4 committee was named to 20 to Kan
sas City tonight to meet Secretary OF
Agriculture Houston for a conference
on the proposed increase in the acreage
OF wheat and rye From there they
will 20 to Washington to attend sit.
tings Of the wheat price commission
now in session. {. II. Barrett OF Geor-
gia, national president OF the organi,a-
iion, 10 = member Of the commission,
Mr.. Barrett was scheduled for thi, eve
nings address here. but the meeting OF
the commission prevented his attend
ance. In his stead, Campbell Russell
Of the corporation commission, will
speak
In the absence OF Gov. r. L. Will
liams who is out OF the state, A. N
Leecraft, secretary Of the state board
of public affairs, gave the address OF
welcome on behalf Of the state at the
opening OF this afternoons session.
Closer co-opefation between the
farmer and men of the business world
was the theme OF the address Of W. P.
Young OF Blossom, Texas, agricultural
agent for the five great railroad, Of the
southwest.
Other speakers on the faternoon pro
gram were to be Walter Burton, poul-
try expert; c. z, Waller, dairy expert
and William A. Bowen. editor OF the
Farmers Fireside Bulletin, and D. z
Lyday of Ravenna, Texas.
Tomorrow morning will bt devoted to
business exclusively and the convention
will come to close with an automobile
tour Of Oklahoma City under the es-
cort OF Chamber Of Commerce officials
and members.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
FERGUSON TO oIvE
up Office RATHER
THAN TELL NAMES

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug, 2l.--Dsclsring
that he would rathss lose his office ana
be plunged into bankruptcy d!sn to di,
ulae the name, OF the men who loaned
him Sls00OO seome time ago to settle
hi, indebtedness. Governor James T.
Ferguson. testifying on cross-exam'na-
ton at the hearing OF Impeachment
charge, against him, today commended
the transaction was private affair and
refused to answer the attorneys ques-
ton. The governor refused to name
these men yesterday Representative T.
r. Bryan, judg, Of adrnissabiliy of tes-
,imny took the question Of whether the
governor should answer under advise
ment until this aitern9oa
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
INCOME TAX SUITS
AGAINST seventeen

Seventeen suits were filed in the dis.
tris cour, today by T. h. Howard, state
auditor, against men who have failed
to pay their income taxes and citation,
were issued in each case and turned
over 10 the sheriff With one excep.
tion all the parties sued live in Tulsa
county One oi the mon resides IN
Mukogee county
Those who are found guilty Of isil
ure to pay their income taxes are sub.
ject TO a line OF 500 under the law and
their incomes may he taxed in add.
ton
Citations were issued for the fol
lowing q. / Chancellor. X n Shaw
J Carl Smith, ! u Pitcher, 7 r
Melyln l. j. Gwul Robert 0glesby
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21

Cs,omel makes YOU sick; you LOSE.
days work. Calomel is quicksilver and
il sallvates; ealomel Injuries your liver.
II you are bilious, feel larry, sluggish
and ali knocked out, IL your bowels are
ecns,ipated and your head aches OF
stomach is sour, lust take q spoonful OF
harmless. Dodson's Liver Tone instead
Of using sieksning, sal!vating ealomel
Dod,ons Liver Tone 10 real liver med
loine. You'll know II next morning
because you will wake up feeling. tine,
your liver will he working. your head
ache and dizziness gone, your stomach
will be sweet and bowels regular. You
will feel like working Youn be cheer.
fol full OF vigor and ambition:
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
50 cent bottle Qt p9aapn'l UyH 1ons
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
MORE BREATHING
SPACE GAINED BY
FRENCH At vERDUN

slant succession of flashes from burst
ing shells while all along both French
and German positions almost inccs,ant
flare, arose, making the surrounding
area brighter than day.
The only disturbing sounds were the
terrifying Screcohes and the whistling
OF smaller shells and the uain-like roar
OF larger ptojee,iles a. they tore
through the air, while the dull thui,
OF French torpedoes reverberated along
with the German.
The French troops who were await
ing the order to advance were not In
the slightest dismayed by the Difficult
tie, of the task confronting them. They
knew that this was unsuitable terrain
for attacking forces, but the fullest con.
fidence reigned among them.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
WAS A GRAND
SURPRISE SAYS
MISS N. BOHNE
Gained Twelve Pounds on Two
Bottles Of Tanlac-Fsels
Five Years Younger.

81 have gained twelve pounds on two
bottles Of Tanlae and feel every bit OF
five years younger" said Miss Navonie
H. Bohne, cashier at Rouse's drug store,
and residing at 1914 Everett street,
Houston, Texas, the other day.
Il was In q very much rundown con-
dition" she explained, from stomach
disturbances and most everything
would eat gave me trouble. My food
would sour on my stomach and form
gas that made me miserable for hours.
My nerves were all on edge so got
little rest At night, and when morning
came was most IS tired as ! was when
| went to bed. had terrible headaches
most oil the time and felt so wretched
and no account hardly had any life or
energy left to do anything.
"I heard so many people telling about
the good that Tanlac had done them
that ! decided to try it. The way II took
hold OF my troubles was one grand sur
prise and ] hardly know how to begin
telling Of all the benefits | have derived
from using it. can say though that it
has made q new person out OF me, and
rs soon. As ! get home from work in
stead Of moping around like ! did now
have grand time romping with the
kiddies just like was a child too. NJ,
complexion has cleared up wonderfully
| have no trouble with my digestion anC
l sleep like baby Tanlac ha, been
fine thing for me and | certainly sn
glad to recommend it from my own ex
perience with L."
Tanlac is sold in Oklahoma City ex
clusively by Westfall Drug Co, unde
the personal direction Of q special Tan
lac representative-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
MISSOURI GUARD
ORDERED TO CAMP

NEVADA. Mo, Aug. 2l.-The first
contingent Of tho national guard Of
Missouri was ordered today. to proceed
to Fort Sill, Okla, by Brigadier Gen
eral Harvey c. Clark to assist in the
work Of concentration camps for recep-
tion of the state troops. The contingent
will be composed Of tho First battalion
OF engineers, whose home 10 Kansas
City, and one company from each Of
thqe infantry regiments now at the
camD
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
GARFIELD CONSIDERED
As COAL DICTATOR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-There
were outward indications today that
President Wilson was seriously con-
sidsrins the appointment Of President
Harry A. Garfield Of Williams college,
as coal administrator. Mr.. Garfield al
ready has been named as . member
of the food administration commission
which will fix the price Of the 1917
wheat crop. Whether Mr.. Garfield
could take on the duties Of the coal
administration in addition, was hot
made clear.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
CaIome| Today! Sick Tomorrow!
! Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious,
constpated, headachy. Listen>to mel

under my personal guarantee that Il
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty talomel II won't make YOU
sick and you can eat anything YOU want
without being salivated, Your druggist
guarantees that each spoonful will start
your liver, clean your bowel, and
'usishten You up by morning or YOU
get your money back. Children gladly
take Dodson's Liver Tone because il 10
pleasant tasting and doesn't grippe or
samp or make them sick.
| am selling millions Of bottles Of
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who have
found that thi, pleasant, vegetable liver
medicine takes the place OF dangerous
cslomsl Buy one bottle on. my sound.
reliable guarantee. Ask your druxaist
about me.-,Adw
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
DESPonDEHT WOMEN

Constantly recurring suffering gives
women the blues" Comparatively few
women realize that dependency, TO.
gether with backache, headache, and
that dragging down" feeling indicate
some arrangement of the feminine or
eans. for which Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is remedy.
II Is said that this famous, old root
and>herb remedy has been the means Of
restoring more women to health and
consequent happiness than any other
remedy In the world.
Don't wait until your life Is wrecked
by neglect and suffering. Give tho
Compound a trial--Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
DR.. Webb Called
for Examination

DR.. Roy A. Webb's name appeared on
the list of men to be examined at the
city hall this morning DR.. Wedd has
been examining the registered men OF
the city district and when his name was
called by Paul M. Pope, clerk OF the
Second district board, he answered,
Present, but previously enlisted"
DR.. Webb did not ask DR., n. Fl. Clip
son to examine him, as he had already
been examined and has received his
commission as first lieutenant in the
field hospital corps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
New York Motors
Kill 81 in July

NEW YORK, Aug, 2l.-Fifty-f four
persons were killed and 1856 injured
in Greater New York by automobiles
during the month Of July, according to
report on traffic violation. made
public today. There were In speed
violations In the eater city during
July, I. againsts & In June.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21

SURGEONS agree that In cascs OF
Cuts Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT Is most impor.
sn,. When an EFFICIENT an,iseptie
/, applied promptly, there Is no danger
OF injection and the wound begins to
heal a, once For use on man OF beast.
BORO2ONE is the IDEAL ANTlSEP-
TIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy II
now and be ready for an emergency
Price asc Zoe, 81 and slS0 Sold by
Nesusp Drug Co;--Adx
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
uh instructors Drilling
" Blues" In France In
beratIon Orders Where
Details Count,

4 sAAfE1ICAN TRAINING CAhP IN
FRANCE, AsS. N.-Trlining In some
a American bsttalions has pro-
poosed h. such . point that sham at
~ On the trench systems are being
} e0ryisd out With 4 degree akin to &C.
ftnl warfare. Thus far artillery TIRE
- bsen only theoretical. but before
'loog ths troops expect to have the sx,
'voeyqncs Of watching the effect OF real
! EheViijosy upon the trenches.
3he marines are having some espe-
.elalH lively engagements this week
VIA thsir French instructors. French
4 osseurs, acting ~ the enemy. have
- makine attacks upon the marines
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21

]. II. Simmons, w. F. Stahl, G.. 6.
Tfbbeps, J. A. Campbell, J. B. Foster,
Frank Gillarest, X. S. Ayres, Walter
Brown and J. L. Cavensugh, all OF
Tulsa county, and Wood Hurp, Musko-
gee county.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-21
Mrs. Mary Lou Watkins.

Mrs Mary Lou Watkins, 70 years old
died at a local hospital today. The body
wac shipped from PsTrins b Sons I'm
dertakins company 70 Walter, Okla. Fu-
neral services and intsrment will take
place thsre tomorrow.