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Evening star., 1918-07-04
From Marshal Joffre.

PARIS. July 4.-The entry of America
into the war has been for all the allies
a moral event of the highest import.
But the great sister republic has not
been content merely with sentimental
manifestations. She has ranged herself
on our side with all the strength of her
material wealth. She has thrown her
sword into the balance. She will neg
lect nothing to assure success to our
arms.
Thanks to American help and co opera
tion we will overcome all the perils of
the hour and rise gloriously from the
trials of this long war
The American organization, which
grows more perfect every day brings
to the nations in arms against Ger
many all its igor and irresistible
youth. The sight of the American
standard already unfurled in the bat
tie on the soil of France gives hope
to all that the sacrifices and heroism
shall not be in vain.
Liberty. cannot and must not die. It
will be to the eternal honor of the
United States that she has given, regard
less of cost. all that she possesses in
order that liberty may continue to en-
tighten the world.
From Gen. Diaz.
ROME. July 4:-"on this day. in
which the mighty and ehivalrous
ideals of independence end justice for
which the free nations are today
fighting on the battlefields of Europe
the most noble and most heroic cru
SADIE that history ever remembers the
Italian army tenders to it's brethren
in arms of the great republic the con-
fident auspices of victorious fortunes
Of war and of resplendent glory"
From Premier Clsnenceau.
PARIS. July 4.-"Thh day of ma
tional festival for the United States
is by unanimous decision Of parlia-
ment equally day qf festival for
France. I hold it an f,onor as chief
of the government to vadress to the
American nation the expression Of
our admiration for the splendid ef-
Evening star., 1918-07-04
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS
INVOLVED BY RUMORS
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. July "A group Of
Austrian deputies visited DIR. Won
seydler. the premier, this week, ac-
cording to dispatches from Vienna,
and called attention to current ru-
mors affecting the emperor and en-
press 'in q way deeply hurtful to the
feelings of the patriotic population" !"
They asked the premier what the gov
ernment had done to deal with "these
disgusting Vaccinations"
The reports received here do not
give the nature of the rumors.
Premier Won Seydler told the deputies
he was we'll aware Of these base
and absolutely senseless tales" which
he attributed to the enemies Of Aus
tria who are attempting to loosen the
ties Of affection and respect binding
the imperial house to the loyal popu-
lation. He was convinced that no
sensible person would credit these
horrible rumors," which he person
ally guaranteed did not contain q
shadow of truth. He promised that
anybody caught spreading the rumors
would be punished severely.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Necessity Of Uniting Elements.
Czecho-slavs Well Armed.

Various bands Of Czecho-slavs, we'll
armed and thoroughly organized. oc-
cupy many points Of strategic value
along the Siberian railroad from the
Ural mountains to the Pacific, in forces
numbering from 1000 to $4,000, with
the largest body at vlGdivostok. From
1rkutsk to Vladivostok, however. is a
long stretch held mainly by German
and Austrian prisoners, who have
been partially armed and are trying
to secure more arms from Vladivo-
stok.
From Irkutsk to Syzran, a distance
of nearly $500 miles. through the
great grain and dairy region of west
ern Siberia. the Czecho-Sl -Slovaks are in
control. Great supplies OF grain, but
ter. eggs and meat are held at vari-
Gus points along this part of the rail-
road and the Germans are using
every endeavor to obtain them for
shipment to Germany.
The Czecho-Slovaks are trying to
effect a union Of the various bands
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1908 q ST. NV.

forts she has made and more espe-
cially for the moral support she gives
us.
our field of battle. and in the stern
combat in which they are engaged
for the cause of right the American
soldiers give proof of a courage that
all their French comrades admire.
.Our people from east and north. who.
in spite of all their trials, remain
proud and resolute, have shown spon-
taneously their affectionate respect
for the Army that comes from the
other side Of the ocean to help in the
"The critical hours will pass and
soon will rise the dawn of q renewed
liberty to shine upon the universe"
Copyright. 1918. BY the Edward Marshall sya-
dieats, InAl
Evening star., 1918-07-04
MRS. MARIA DE GoMAR DEAD
Resident Of Washington 25 Years;
Ill Three Months,

Mrs. Maria de Gomar. a resident of
Washington for twenty-five years,
died at her home, 3451 18th street
northwest, Tuesday, following an Ill
ness of three months. Funeral serv-
ices were held today at 2 o'clock at
her home. Rev. George F. Dudley,
pastor of st. Stephens Episcopal
Church. conducted the services. In
terment was at Rock Creek cemetery.
Mrs. Gomar was born In Lancaster
county. Pa. She is survived by her
husband, Jose de Gomar, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. S. Howard.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
WILLIAM H. FAWCETT DEAD.
Succumbs to Paralysis at Georgia
Avenue Home.

William H. Fawcett, seventy-four
years old, for the past sixteen years
a resident of the District, died early
this morning at his home 1895
Georgia avenue. where he kept a con-
fectionery and cigar store. His
death was due to paralysis.
Funeral services are to be held at
the home Saturday morning at 10
O'Clock and interment is to be at
Colesville. Md. Mr.. Fawcett was born
in Howard county, Md. His wife,
Mrs. Rebecca Fawcett, and seven
children survive. The children are
William Fawcett of Marlboro, Nd.
Leslie Fawcett Of Howard county,
Md; Bernard and Walter Fawcett of
this city, Mrs. Richard Isaac of
Howard county, Mrs. Edwin Cary of
Takoma Park, d. c.. and Mrs. II. E..
r. Reck of Cumberland, Md.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
FRENCH SAILORS GUESTS.
Entertained by Local War Camp
Community Service.

French sailors to the number of
1l3 from the French battleship La
Gloire are guests Of the District of
Columbia War Camp Community Service
at the clubhouse. 1914 Massachusetts,
avenue. during their visit to this city
to participate in the pageant today.
They will leave tomorrow morning
to Join their ship.
This morning the sailors were taken
for automobile tours Of the city, their
guides being young women coop.
Grating with the War Camp Com
munity Service. Last night a dance
was given for them at the clubhouse
and similar function has been ar
ranged for this evening.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Arrest Grave Concern.

Consequently news received from Am
bassador Francis that the bolsheviki
government at Moscow had brought to
that capital under arrest the civil men,
bers Of the local duma at Archangel,
another arctic port not far distant from
Kola, was a matter of grave concern.
AS this news was delayed ten days in
reaching Washington, it was realized
that many things may have happened in
the interim to change the situation, but
otherwise there was good reason to re-
gard this action by the Moscow govern
ment as distinctly unfriendly toward the
entente powers and as taken because the
local authorities at Archangel had not
resented the landing there of an interna-
tional naval force to protect the military
supplies.
1t appears, however, that the incl
dent may admit Of more satisfac-
tory explanation and may be Of pure
ly political Importance. The Arch
Kerensky regime, and it may be that
the bolshevist administration at Mos
COW for that reason desires to re-
place It by some Of its own parti-
sans.
The situation is being observed
closely. however. by the entente pow
ers as well as the Washington au-
thorities. and IL 1t should develop
that they, and not the local dumas.
promptings Of the Germans, who are
debating to the bolsheviki and, it is
believed, striving to anticipate and
prevent the extension Of entente ideas
and influences in Russia, then some
definite action is likely to be agreed
upon through the consultations now
in progress to meet this condition.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
SHIPYARD DESTROYED.

ORANGE, Tex. July 4.-The plant of
the Orange Maritime Corporation and
three 2,200-ton schooners in course of
construction were destroyed by fire of
undetermined origin today. The plant
was valued at 100000. and the schoon-
ers at $225, 900 each.
Two men who We're asleep in a sail
loft were burned to death. The schoon-
ers destroyed were being built for pri-
vate account.
The yards of the International Ship
building Company, from the ways Of
which the first large wooden steamer
was recently launched, was not dam
aged.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Praises 2. M. G. A. Work.

Maj. Lyell. who was formerly a
member of the British expeditionary
force in France. spoke in the highest
terms of the work of the Young Mems
Christian Association in France, aspe-
cially in the billeting areas, and de-
clared it was of inestimable value in
keeping the soldiers cheerful and
holding up the morale of the fighting
forces
Presentation of the keys of the
building was made by Capt Paul
Hickok of the National War Work
Council of Washington. ID. G., and ac-
ceptance on behalf of the soldiers
was by Lieut.. Col Akin of the 4th
Training Regiment.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
To Equalize Tax Burden.

ut is our purpose to equalize the
tax burden by collecting from every
person and every industry the full
amount of tax that Is due to the gov
ernment and not l cent more, and on
the other hand to return any exces-
sive taxes which may have been col
lected.
Our efforts could not have been
successful without the cooperation
of a very efficient group of assist
ants within our organization, and Of
most loyal personnel throughout
the service. Our men have not OBJ
served an eight-hour day, but have
worked both day and night to bring
about the result we have accomplish
ed. They have rendered a real war
service to their country"
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Half-Holiday in Camp

Lieut.. Col. Park, camp commander.
declared half-holiday in the A. B. c.
section of the camp, where the new
Y. NJ. c. A. building is located, and a
big field meet was held, in which first
honors went to Company A.
Five hundred Of this cantonment's
engineer troops, many of whom have
never seen the President. were given
cises to be held at Mount Vernon and
hear President Wilson.
Evening star., 1918-07-04

through this stretch of country to
present a front against the Germans
while at the same time insuring the
retention of the control of the rail-
road. To that end efforts are being
made to bring the large body from
Vladivostok, with the arms and NUM-
tions stored there.
While the weight of expert opinion
favors the Siberian as against the
Arctic route of entry into Russia, in
case it should be found necessary to
send troops into the country to as
sst in it's rehabilitation and drive
out the Germans, there are sound
reasons for the exercise of every ef-
fort to protect and preserve the
opening which still remains to the
entente through the naval possession
of the port of Kola, at the north eX-
tremity of the railroad from Moscow
and Vologda
Evening star., 1918-07-04
From Andre Tardieu.

Andre Tardieu, the French high COM
and Toledo. where French soldiers
this message from France to the cities
of Washington, New York, Baltimore
and Toledo, hwere French soldiers
and sailors will participate in the
celebration of Independence day:
Il have been happy to learn that
detachments of our army and navy
will participate in the celebration Of
the Fourth of July in your city. Our
soldiers and sailors will be living
messengers of the sentiments that ON
this great day fill all French hearts
France in arms. full of confidence,
sends to your fellow citizens her cor
dial greetings"
Evening star., 1918-07-04

of Prussianism. there will arise a new
independence day. which will be the
glorious common heritage of all those
nations which have set their faces to
the light"
Evening star., 1918-07-04
100000 IS YIELD
OF WAR GARDENS
Value of Produce of Vege-
tables Is Greater Than
Last Year.

Vegetables valued at approximately
100000 will be the product of the
war gardens in the District of Co
garden committee of the District of
Columbia Council of Defense.
In brief statement issued today.
showing the results of its activities
thus far this year and indicating it's
plans for the future, the committee
says the garden movement has met
with great success. The produce will
be nearly four times greater than
last year.
More Ground Worked.
A large amount of vacant ground
has been acquired and distributed to
gardeners. the largest tracts being in
Potomac Park. Anacostia. Brightw BOD
and near Bladensburg. The city fire.
men have been active in gardening
and have increased the output of
their gardens at least skiold over
last season.
Between 400 and 500 lots have been
assigned to parents of colored school
children. through the cooperation OF
Fl. b. Jones, in charge Of community
5aAoCh "ol n diloiS tiiS soiolN Nu 1901
dents.
All so-called field work has been in
charge of Harry NJ ConolIy of the
Department of Agriculture 1t is
upon his report that the committee
bases it's estimate for this years pro-
duction.
1t is pointed out that increased pro-
duction has been made possible. in a
large measure, by organization of
thirty-two garden clubs throughout
the city. These clubs have, supple
mented the work of the garden COM
mittee and have operated under the
direction of their own supervisors.
Prizes offered.
Prizes consisting of certificates,
award cards and cash to the amount
of 5000 have been offered by the gar
den committee to these organizations.
The club winning the greatest num-
ber Of certificates will receive the
grand prize, an engraved silver low
ing cup. offered by the Capital Garden
Club.
1t is planned by the committee that
so far as possible all present war
gardens shall be carried on through
the summer and fall, and that the re-
sulting crops of roots, etc, may, by
storing them in the earth. be made
available during next winter.
The committee expects during the
coming 1all 10 secure d HuHDeF OF oil-
lying tracts of land, and by plowng
and narrowing these, and by sowing
them in rye, to be turned under in the
spring, to have an increased area of
productive land available for gardens
next year
The committee urges all persons
who have cultivated gardens this year
to improve their ground in the sane
manner. "a.
Last year the Capital Garden Club
financed the work of the war gardens
of the District This season it guar
antees but half expenses, estimated at
S3,0 900.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Royal Family Sails.
Sovfets Battle Germans.

MOSCOW. Thursday. June 2o.-of-
fetal Russian reports indicate that the
Germans have violated the line of de-
narration on the western front by oc-
cupying the villages of Stolbuki and
Derefeche. near Novosibkov. in the
province OF Tchernigoy On the Voro-
mesh front fighting has taken place be-
tween the soviet forces and Germans.
the battle being fought near the town
OF Valuiki.
Rumors Of the advance of German
FORCES seeking TO crush the Czecho-
SloNaks have caused much uneasiness
in Moscow and Petrograd, but soviet OF.
nciais have emphatically denied reports
that permission has been granted the
central powers to send troops against
the Czecho- -Slovaks. In some fiShtina
the latter have captured German and
Austrian prisoners who have been fight-
ing with the Red Guards. Such Ger.
mans and Austrians as have been cap
tured claimed TO be internat!onalists
hghting for socialistic ideals
Evening star., 1918-07-04
GERMAN PRISONERS
AIDING BOLSHEV|K|
Strength of zecho-SIovak
Fighting Forces in Russia
Arouses Interest.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM, July 3.-Admission
that Austro-Hungarian and German
war prisoners are fighting on the side
of the bolsheviki against the Czecho-
Slovaks In Russia is made by the
Koelnische Zeitung. The prisoners,
it says, were forced by hunger and
privation to enter the military service
Of the bolsheviki against the coun-
ter revolutionary forces.
Unexpected development of strength
by the Czecho-Slovak bands which
are making their way across the ST.
berian plains from European Russia.
here and formed the basis of earnest
conference among the diplomatic rep
resentatives OF the entente powrs.
Take Over Vladivostok.
Oficial reports received confirmed
and amplified press dispatches that
the Czecho o-Slovaks had taken over
administration Of the Pacific port of
Vladivostok after overcoming armed
opposition by the bolsheviki in bat
tie in which there was. considerable
lobs Of life. The significance of this
event. as seen by officials. lies in the
fact that there Is now real nucleus
in Siberia for the gathering of the
various elements which have revolted
against bolshevik control and sur
render to German influences.
While 1t is by no means centain that
the entente allies or America are dis
posed at present, at least, to take ad-
vantage Of the situation thus Gre
ated to begin a military campaign in
that quarter, 1t Is regarded as a VAL
liable asset in the solution Of the
problem that through this unprompt-
ed action the Czecho -Slovaks have
definitely halted the spread of Ger
man control to the eastern coast of
Siberia and further assured the safety
from German seizure of the vast store
of military supplies at Vladivostok
and vicinity.
Necessity Of Uniting Elements.
Whether the Czecho-Slovaks can
take full advantage of the possession
Of the Pacific port. commanding q
great railroad penetrating the inte-
rior Of Siberia and connecting with
the Russian system, would seem to de-
pend on their ability to find common
under one leader. 1t also Is regarded
as essential that they effect a juno
tion in purpose, II not physically. with
other elements now in revolt in ST.
IBERIA and European Russia. Once
this has been accomplished. 1t is be-
lieved. the entente powers and Amer
ica may be induced to consider the
been established the stable and rep
resentative government in Siberia and
Russia as well which they may recoR-
nize and aid.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
THRIFT STAMPS PRIZES
FOR BEST VEGETABLES

AS a means Of promoting interest In
war savings stamps and food conserVa-
ton the national war gardens committee
has announced a plan which it expects
will lead to the formation of many can
ming clubs in Washington. as well as
throughout the country generally.
The plan, which has been submitted
to H. E. Benedict. secretary of the
national war savings committee. pro-
vides for the distribution of $4,000 in
prizes for the best home canned vege-
tables grown in war gardens and Of
fered as entries from canning clubs.
The awards will be made in the form OF
books half filled with thrift stamps. =,
This PLAN" sa6d Mr.. Benedict, will
certainly boost the sale of thrift stamps,
for every half book given by the national
war garden commission will mean that
the winner will want at once to fill the
book. That means war savings stamps,
and they mean victory.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Mr.. Daniels to Men Of the Navy.

To the men of the American Navy
Secretary Daniels sent this greeting:
Greetings to all in the naval serv-
ice on July Fourth. 1t must stir all
hearts to know the confidence that
the American people repose in the
Navy. That confidence is justified by
the patriotism and deeds of American
soldiers
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Records for Twenty-Four Hours

The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at
the weather bureau for the twenty
four hours beginning at pm. yes
Thermom pm, 81
pm, so: IL midnight. 20; today, 4
am, 6s; s am, 50. Maximum, SO at
4:30 pm. yesterday; minimum, 63 at
am. today.
Barometer-Yesterda 4 pm. 30.12;
8 pm, 30.13: IL midnight. 30.13; to-
day, am, 30.13; 8 am, 8o.13.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Stamps at Summer Schools.

Ernest L. Thurston. superintendent
of schools, announces that war savings
stamps and thrift stamps are on sS!e
at ali summer schools. and that The
community centers will remain open
during the vacation season, in order
that the war savings habit. once es-
tablished, shall not be allowed to die
down for lack of opportunity to make
additions to a collection.
Latest additions to the membership
of the $1,000 Club include the follow
ing: Stanley Lansburgh and wife.
Frank and Susie Hahn. DR.. J. +. II.
Taylor, all of Washington; II. S. HarN-
nell, New York city; kenneth Nc
Alexander. New York city, and Philip
Frank. Newark, n. J.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Home Savings Banks
Washington, DC.
GREETINGS FOR
AMERICAN PUBLIC

Continued from Tenth Page)
Evening star., 1918-07-04
From American Red Cross.

To the American soldiers and sailors
in hospitals in Europe this message
went from the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross for its
millions of members sends an Inde-
pendence day message of sympathy
and wishes for speedy recovery. To
those who have given their blood on
the front in recent glorious engage
ments and to those who have fallen
i'll on their way to battle the Ameri-
can people realize their special in
debtedness. They have equipped the
Red Cross with funds that assure
every service that will lessen in any
way the hardship of the glorious role
every man in uniform abroad has as
sumed AS slight recognition of this
service they are pledged to see that
no family of any soldier or sailor,
wounded or well, shall lack for any
thing which the resources of the
United States can provide. With you
and the missions of Americans now
under arms the Red Cross pledges
unceasing effort for the permanent
esta Enlistment of those American
PRINCIPLES which we celebrate today
Evening star., 1918-07-04
Up-River Waters

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star. ..
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va, July 4
The Potomac and Shenandoah riv.
ers both were muddy this morning.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
THE WEATHER.

District of Columbia, fair tonight;
tomorrow, partly cloudy; little change
in temperature.
Evening star., 1918-07-04
GRAND DUKE MICHAEL
IS ISPROCLA|MEDC CAR
Said to Be Marching on Moscow.
Royal Family Reported to
Have Sailed.

BY The Associated Press.
AMSTERDAM. July 3-Grand Duke
Michael A1exandrovitch, brother of
the former Emperor Nicholas, has
been proclaimed Gear Of Russia, ac-
cording to the Ukrainian telegraph
bureau of Kiev. He is marching
with the czecho-slavs against Mos
COW.
Grand Duke Michael. after the ab-
dication of Emperor Nicholas, was
named regent.
Royal Family Sails.
COPENHAGEN. July s.-Several
members Of the Russian royal family
took passage on steamer which re-
Gently sailed from the Marman coast
on the White sea, according to a dis
patch to the Berlinske Tidende from
Bergen. The information is attrib-
uted to Russian who declares these
fngitives were on the same steamer
with him.
The newspapers informant declared
these members of the royal family
.sad escaped from train on which
they were being taken to Perm (pre-
sutnably from Yekaterinbure). The
RUSSIAN added that there would soon
be some news of forme ,Emperor
Nicholas.