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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
HEROIC RESCUE SQUADS
SAVE LIVES OF MINERS
Twenty-Four Dead, Twenty-Five
Hurt, Known Figures in Kentucky
Blast-Twenty-Five Still Entombed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLAY. KY. August 4.-Twenty-fou
men dead and twenty five injured was
the known toll tonight of an explosion
here early today in the mouth entry Of
No. I mine of the West Kentucky Coal
Company, according to Charles S. Rich
ardson. vice president and general man
ager.
OF approximately 40 men in the mine
at the time of the explosion, lis had
been brought to the surface early to-
night, Mr.. Richardson said. and of these
sixty-six were uninjured- Those still
entombed in the inner workings can
not be reached before tomorrow. he be-
lieves Hope that many of them will be
found alive is slight.
Oficials of the mining company de-
cline to express an opinion as to the
cause of the explosion, saying it will
be impossible to determine this until
the workings have been cleared suffi-
ciently to permit thorough examina-
tion.
Heroic work was done by volunteer
rescue squads in bringing to the sur
face all those it was possible to reach
without the use of helmets Early this
afternoon the work was taken up by
car here from Evansville. Ind. and is
being continued tonight.
Fire followed the explosion and for a
time threatened TO make any rescue
impossible. The flames attacked the
fan house, but were extinguished.
Later the blaze in the mine itself was
controlled and the fans started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
CH|CAGO'S DRAFTED MEN
SING AS THEY PARADE
Cheered by Thousands and Reviewed
by Maj. Gen. Barry and Members
Of Russian Mission.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 4.-Chicago's an
swer to the call to the colors and Chi
cago's rebuke to slackers and draft
rioters marched through the streets to-
day to the. music of military bands and
the cheers from thousands. With eyes
front and the flag of their country
steady at each shoulder, more than
5000 young men whose names have
been called swung through the streets.
As they marched they sang and won
hearty response from the onlookers
Much enthusiasm was aroused by the
chorus of "ripperary" and The Red,
White and Blue" Behind all the ex-
element deeper sentiment was scarcely
hidden in many sober faces among the
cheering crowds. Each division of the
eighty-six companies of registrants,
one for each of the exemption districts,
was led by one of the student officers
from the training camp at Fort Sheri-
dan. At the head of each section the
Stars and Stripes were carried and re-
ceived the homage of uncovered heads
and hands at salute as they passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
BY CYRIL BROWN.

Especial CableRram to The Star and
New York WORLDLY
Copyright, 1917, by the Press Publishing Com
pany, New York World.D
STOCKHOLM. August 4.-The belief
OF the liberal and socialist members of
the reichstag that the purpose of Hin
of Russia. but merely the sweeping OF
the Russians out of Galicia and Buko-
wilma may prove to be justified. as Ger
man public opinion already is being
skillfully prepared for the possible
petering out of the offensive soon.
nowitz, the growing resistance of the
Russians is being emphasized. and the
unjustified pessimism OF the Russian
reports is being constantly reiterated.
Austro- Hungarian public opinion Is
being similarly prepared, the idea being
exploited to the limit that the military
offensive will have far-reaching politi-
cal consequences, presumably in con-
vincing doubling Russia that the GEN.
German military critics, drawing
their inspiration from the leadership.
point out that although due to the ut
terly inadequate rearward railways the
retreat of the Russian armies at many
points is turning into actual flight, the
Russians, as during former strategic
retreats, are proving themselves past
masters in destroying bridges. railways
and roads. thus slowing up the German
pursuit and that it is certain the Rus
slams will come to a standstill some
day somewhere"
These specialists warn the German
public that the termination of Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
AUTO CRASH FATAL TO SIX.
Seventh of Party Mortally Hurt on
Tennessee Crossing.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. August A.
Five persons were instantly killed and
two others fatally injured this after
noon when the. automobile in which
they were riding was struck by a
passenger train On the Tennessee Cen
trail railroad at CrossviIle, Tenn
Jack Highfeld. merchant, who was
driving the automobile; Mrs: Rosa Cox,
yanhoy and Miss Mabel Dayton were
crushed to death, and Miss Dorothy
Dayton was so badly injured she died
shortly after the accident occurred.
Miss Ethel Hughes. another occupant
of the car. received injuries from which
she cannot recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
MEN WHO RESIST THE DRAFT
ARE FACING DEATH PENALTY
AS DESERTERS IN WAR TIME
OFFICIALS TO HANDLE
ANTI-DRAFT OUTBREAKS
FIRMLY AT BEGINNING

Provost Marshal General Crow
der calls attention to the fact
that resisters of the draft in Okla
homa and elsewhere face the
death penalty as deserters in time
of war.
First blood was shed in Okla
homa. when one leader of a band
was shot in the stomach during
a guerrilla with a sheriff's posse.
Nearly all citizens in five coun-
ties have armed themselves for
protection against the resist
ers"
Gov. Beckett of North Carolina
telegraphs that funds are being
solicited to finance draft resist
ing in Chatham county.
The entire civil and military
authority of the federal govern
ment and civil authority of state
governments will be used to en-
force the draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
SEVEN OF HIS SONS
SERVING THE FLAG

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, August
4-Seyen sons of Rev. George E.
Dunbar, n retired clergyman of
this city, are serving their coun-
try In the war with Germany.
The cavalry .nnd artillery
branches of the Army have their
representatives Of the family,
while others are serving on war
ships or at naval shore stations.
The oldest is thirty-hve years of
nge and the youngest twenty
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Prorosf Marshal General CrOUder Calls
Attention to Punishment That May
Ouertake Oklahoma Bands.
Entire Civil and Military PoUers of Federal
Government and Civil POUer of States
Are to Be Employed.

Registered who resist the selectve draft law face court
for deseron and the possibility Of execution for deseron
of The whole military and civil OF the federal
and the civil of the cities counties will
be employed to bring them to book.
announced in formal statement last night by Brig
Gen Cowder provost marshal general response to
reports North Carolina Georgia and Oklahoma of andaft
disturbances AS the OF the federal has not
invoked the of the three by the agents
Department of Justice The only official notice received in
Washington disturbances telegram from the Governor
North Carolina that the registered of two townships
in that might body comply with the for
examination.
No official word from Oklahoma where the serious
situation prevails 1t believed the both his official
capacity and the direct of the President the execution
that order without military
aid There will be hesitation however, employing federal
troops if they needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
TAGEBLATT REPORTER
PICTURES U. S. AT WAR
Especial Cablegram to The Star and
New York WORLDLY

Copyright, 1917. by the Press Publishing Com.
pany. New York World.)
STOCKHOLM, August 4.-The first
straight" news from America is Of
fered to German readers by the Berlin
Tageblatt, which features a long let
ter from correspondent in New York,
dated June IA. giving the following
picture" story:
London lies in darkness. Paris has
been turned into a hospital, but in New
York troops are marching through the
streets with bands playing. Old and
young throw flowers from the windows
on the laughing soldiers, cheers fill the
air, enthusiasm is boundleSs, for the
United States is in the war"
The anonymous correspondent after
enlarging on the nocturnal enthusiasm
of Broadway and Coney Island and in
Producing Billy Sunday to the German
public. concludes:
THUS New York goes to war, but be-
hind this exotic life there grows a sec
ond and quieter but none the less excit-
ing life. Congress votes millions. the
general staff draws up the army lists
ammunition factories are doubling their
efforts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
WE MEAN TO WIN,
SAYS KING GEORGE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. August 4. - King
George, writing to the Lord
Mayor of London, thanking him
for his reafIlrmation of loyalty
and expression OF confidence I'm
the efficiency of the fighting
forces, sayss
"Three years of war, with all
they have meant to every home In
the British empire, have served
to weld more closely than ever
the bonds of unity and steel the
hearts of the whole nation In
their firm resolve to secure the
sacred principles of justice, free
dom and humanity.
at is for these we flRht, and by
Gods help we mean to triumph"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Reviewed by Gen. Barry.

There were tears in many eyes as
the procession of soon-to-be citizen SOL
diers passed.
At the head of the procession march
ed the trim companies of the provi-
sional officers camp. 1000 strong; the
Illinois. Wisconsin and Michigan men
who have been training-at Fort Sheri-
dan for the honor of leading the Ma
tional Army to the front
The head of the line was given to the
holders of No. 25S, the first number
drawn from the bowl at Washington.
The honor men received enthusiastic
cheers
The parade, the first of its kind in
the country, was reviewed by Mai. Gen.
Thomas II. Barry. commander of the
Central Department of the Army With
him were the Russian commission and
members of the organization comprise
ing the preparedness conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Street Cars Halted by Labor Dispute

BUTTE. Mont, August 4.-Because of
differences in respect to wages and
way company and its employees, no
street cars were operated in Butte to-
day. The local union of carmen gave
notice yesterday that a strike would
be called this morning. No attempt
was made by the company to operate
cars. There have been no disorders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
COMMENDED BY TEUTONS:
DENIES ACTS DURING WAR

DENVER, August Emil Itaiiener.
arrested here last night by federal of
ficers, today was found to have In his
possession letter commencing him
for having spread German propaganda
in the cities he visited as a represent
ative of New York German language
newspaper. The letter was from his
employers.
Italiener said he had spread no prop
uganda since this country entered tho
war. The letter Vss undated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
DR.. Sol r. Dickey Resigns,

WARSAW. Ind, August 4-Dr. Sol
R. Dickey in an open letter to William
]. Bryan. president of the assembly
and Bible conference. and its directors
rendered his resignation today as gen.
eral secretary after . service Of TWEEN
ty-three yearA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
FIRST BLOOD SHED
|N0KLAHOMA FIGHT
Leader of Anti-Draft Band
Shot by Posse During
Guerrilla Skirmish.
CITIZENS ARE UNDER ARMS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. August A.
Dusty and fatigued after a day in
beating the hills and ravines of central
Oklahoma for organized groups of OBJ
jectors to the selective draft. posses
led by sheNffs and deputies early to-
night We're gathering at Sasakwa, in
southern Seminole county. A irive.
under single leader. is looked for and
possemen were promising that the re-
calcitrants would be scattered before
dawn.
The first blood of the guerrilla fight
ing. which has been In progress for the
last thirty-six hours, was reported this
afternoon. when, in a brush between
the outlaws and possemen near Rock
Crossing and Friendship. Wallace Car
gill, an aged man. and alleged to be a
ringleader of the objectors, was shot in
the stomach.
He was taken to a nearby farmhouse
and placed under guard. The posse
but five or six men. also captured three
others Of the band. About sixteen es-
capped.
All Citizens Are Armed.
Guards were stationed tonight at
strategic points in Hughes, Pontotoc.
Pottawattomie and Seminole counties
Few persons in that district were with
out arms and further trouble was
feared despite declarations of authori-
ties that the backbone of the disorders
had been broken.
One of the largest posses departed
southwark from Wewoka today. 1t was
composed of about 100 men, Including
a body OF cavalry of the Oklahoma Ma
tlonal Guard from Okemah, deputy
sheriffs and citizens.
complete roundup of the objectors.
1t was said. might require days. and
even weeks. as the difficult nature of
the territory makes travel extremely
arduous.
Federal and state officials here and
county authorities in the affected dis
trict said little trouble was being ex-
perienced in obtaining volunteers to
aid in the search. Officials said oppo-
sition to the draft did not appear to
be widespread through the state. and
that only few malcontents, most of
whom held fanciful views of life and
government. had SO far Joined the OBJ
jectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Woman Most Seriously Hurt.

Most seriously injured was a colored
woman, whose name was not learned
who was severely cut. bruised and un-
conscious. Rebecca Rawlings OF 925
5th street northwest, colored, twenty
four years old, was cut over the eyes,
about the arms and legs. Gibson Keen.
colored, 1906 Euclid street, who works
at the Agricultural Department. was
wounded in the right arm. He is thir-
ty-one years old.
James Fairfax. twenty-five years old,
colored, of 2723 2Sth street, had his
jaw broken.
The two motorcycles apparently
were running close together and failed
to see the automobile, which they
struck just around the curve from
Long bridge. The automobile was
badly smashed. and the two motor
cycles were demolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
MESSAGE REVEALS
MIGHT OF FRANCE
Assurance Given to American
Nation That Ally Is Ready to
Join in Final Blow.
NOW AT HEIGHT OF VIG0R

The French government has taken the
occasion. "'at the moment when American
soldiers arrive in France to csmmuni-
cate to the people of the United States a
message Of reinsurance as to the future
of the two peoples during the war by de-
claring that France is stronger today in
fighting men and war materials than she
has been at any time during the war
This statement is made notwithstanding
the three years of losses which the French
have suffered. and notwithstanding the
fact that the greatest share of the fight
ing that has been done by the allies has
fallen to the lot of France to endure.
This announcement, the importance of
which is believed to be vital to the Amer
ican people as they prepare to make great
sacrifices in the war, was sent in a formal
communication to Secretary Baker of the
War Department by Andre Tardieu. high
commissioner of France in the United
States,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Text of the Letter.
NJ. Tardieu's letter follows:
Dear MIR. Baker.


Dear Mr. Baker:
II brought to your knowledge In a
recent talk, the surprise | felt in read
ing so often in American newspapers
some utterly inaccurate information re-
garding the military conditions pre-
vailing in Europe and especially in the
French army.
I'm connection with our conversation.
I believe 1t would be of interest to pre-
sent to you some figures which, better
than any comments, will expose to you
the reality; these figures will show you
France as she is. vigorous and power
full, in spite of three years of suffering
without precedent in history.
"1-Strength in men:
The strength in men now present
in the zone of the armies alone shows
the maximum figure reached during
the war.
This figure, which amounts to a lit
tie less than three millions of men,
exceeds by over a million the number
of men actually in the said zone at the
beginning, and one must add to that
figure the men in the zone of the in
terror and in the colonies.
1--WE are certain with the resources
of our metropolitan and colonial de-
pots to be able to maintain that num-
ber up to its present level for a long
time to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Breathes Spirit Of Confidence.

Stunning figures as to the number of
men. guns and money France has given
to the war are detailed The announce
ment breathes a spirit OF the highest con-
hdence and of the highest courage on the
part of the French people. 1t declares
that the United States is to have the
honor of striking. or aiding in striking
the last blow at the foe. The announce
ment was made public last night
Secretary Baker pays high compli-
ment to the spirit of France in his brief
reply. American officers are unanimous,
he says, in their praise of the splendid
courage and military efficiency of the
French people.
Now that America has begun to con-
tribute soldiers and materials to this
war" says the Secretary. lit will be
well for our people to have the story
you have told. in order that We may
fealize that our Army is S>going to share
the imperishable glory which belongs
to the soldiers of France and her allies
who have fought so long and with such
increasing spirit and determination in
the cause of liberty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Third Degree Used on Captive.

In the Lone Dove neighborhood four
of the objectors were captured, and
between kanawa and Sasakwa three
other prisoners were taken One If
the men arrested near Lone Dove. a
man named McNeeley. was strung M
to tree in an effort to force him
to disclose the outlaws plans, but he
refused to talk and was lowered to
the ground. little the worse for his
experience. He was taken with the
other prisoners. to Sasakwa
Members of the so-called working
class union" were said to be holding
as a prisoner in a schoolhouse near
Sasakwa Edward Gaines, a prominent
farmer. Officers have been dispatched
to his rescue.
The discomforts of the possemen
were heightened during the day by
the supposedly accurate report that
any food or water taken at the homes $
of the outlaws would be poisoned
Most OF the women in the hillside
houses and dugouts were said to have
been ordered BY their husbands not
to deliver wholesome food to strangers
unless they could give q prearranged
signal
From prisoners tho name of yirtuaIly
every leader has been ascertained.
These call themselves captains and are
distinguished by brilliant red sash.
Contrary to previous reports. the men
appear to be amply supplied with am
munition, although their firearms are
of every conceivable pattern A sur
vey of the hardware stores in the af :
fected district has revealed that the
ammunition stocks have been bought
up for the past several weeks, evil
IDENTIFY in anticipation of armed re-
sistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Ample Supply of Guns.

As to guns, the commissioner shows
that French armies have had an ample
supply of the famous "75s" from the
first and that her 800 heavy guns in
August, 1914, have increased to 5000 in
June, 1917. giving one heavy gun for
every twenty-six meters of the French
offensive fronts this year Including
all field and trench guns. he says, there
is a gun for every eight meters in the
sector of attack.
To feed the "75s" the daily OUTPUT
of shells has risen from 1900 in 1914
to a quarter of a million today, and
100000 projectiles for the heavy guns
are supplied each day in addition Dur
ing the last offensive a total weight of
projectiles averaging 1,442 Kilograms
(about one and one-half tons), was
hurled into every lineal meter of the
German trenches assaulted and 12,0oo.-
900 shells of all calibers were expend-
ed by French guns. In addition to all
this France completely re-equipped and
rearmed the Belgian. Serbian and Greek
armies and furnished So0'heavy guns to
her allies.
On the financial side. the tables show
that France has expended s2.647, ,o00, 900
francs (nearly sixteen billion dollars)
since the war began. During the war
she received from foreign countries $780,
900. 900 francs and loaned to several of
her allies 4.000.000.000 francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Frances Greatest Force.

NJ Tardieu says in his statement that
there are today nearly 10000 French
troops in the zone of the armies alone,
exclusive of those in the zone of the
interior and the colonies. That is a
million more men than were used to
stem the German flood tide at the
Marine and the greatest number France
has ever mustered in the fighting zone.
The commissioner adds that the force
can be maintained for long time to
come"
He shows that French "defnitive
casualties" in killed and prisoners have
dropped from 5.41 per cent of all mob
ilized forces at the battle of the Marne,
to LIS per cent during the last six
months of 1916; that France is holding
574 kilometers of the 739 kilometers on
the western front and that her troops in
June of this year were facing eighty-one
of the 123 German divisions concentrated
on that line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Decrease in Casualties.

Our strength in men. by reason of
better command and of better meth
ods of instruction. has shown, since
the beginning of the war. constantly
decreasing definitive casualties (kiIled,
missing and those taken prisoners).
'The following figures on casualties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
MOTOR CYCLES CRASH
INTO AUTO; SIX HURT
injured Persons Taken to Emergency
Hospital, Where One Is Critic
ally injured.

Two motor cycles crashed into &
truck. loaded with vegetables, on it.
way to st. Asaph's camp last night. and
injured the four cycle riders and two
occupants of the automobile.
The accident occurred on the road tc
the Arlington experiment station. jus,
on the other side of the Highway
bridge.
Corp. George A. Robinson of the Isl
Separate Battalion. stationed at the
Highway bridge, heard the crash an6
sent call for Emergency and Casualty
ambulances. All six of the injured per.
sons, five colored and one white, were
taken to Emergency Hospital.
John Norris. white. of 1851 o street
driver of the automobile. a delivery
truck for r. w. Claxton of S4Oh
Louisiana avenue. suffered internal in
juries. With him in the aui ,obile
was Shadirch Tynes of 2112 E 'eet
who was slightly cut about the ace
and able to leave the hospital after his
wounds were dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Enrolled in the Jones Family %

Ii was believed that the activities of
the obJectors in this state, most OF whom
are said TO belong to the Working Class
Union," out some being enrolled in the
Jones family" band with a similar
purpose. and the !. w. w. were but a part
of a nationally spread propaganda to re-
sist service in the army.
Federal officials here declare the move
ment has been widespread. but has been
so loosely organized that quick failure
was bound to be the outcome
Informants working with posses state
that but few Indians are operating with
lcontinusd on Fifth Pase.)
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Continued on Fifth PAGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
WEATHER

Generally fair today ana tomorrow.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending 10 pm. last night: Highest. 81.
at pm. yesterday; lowest 81. at
am. yesterday.
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