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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
ASK EXEMPTION BOARDS
TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS
District Commissioners Invite Them
to Aid in Facilitating
the Draft.

Members of the Districts exemption
suggestions for facilitating the draft
which. in their opinion. might be of use
to the War Department.
The invitation was extended by the
District Commissioners following re-
ceipt by them of communication from
the provost marshal general to the ef
feet that constructive criticism design
ed to expedite the assembling Of the
big National Army would be welcomed.
The communication stated:
suggestions for improvement. short
cuts and adjustment will occur to
you. In this matter we desire your
counsel and advice. Constructive criti-
cism and suggestions which will lead
to justice. efficiency and expedition in
the working Of this great national ma
chine will be sincerely welcomed. 1
should also appreciate reports from you
from time to time concerning the num-
Der and character of exemptions. You
will understand that the necessity for
uniformity throughout the nation and
other considerations may prevent fol-
lowing some of such suggestions. but
you may be sure that anything from
you will receive the most earnest con-
sfderation and appreciation"
Upon receipt of the telegram from
the War Department the Commission
ers sent a copy of it to each Of the
local exemption boards, adding:
ANY views or suggestions which
your board may desire to make should
therefore. be submitted to the Commits
sioners. The views and suggestions of
all the local boards for the District Of
Columbia will thereafter be consolidat-
ed by the Commissioners and forward
ed to the provost marshal general for
his considerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
HARD TO FIND SLACKERS.
Hundreds in the Larger Cities Gave
Fictitious Street Addresses.

Hundreds Of men in the chief cities
of the country. reports to the Depart
ment of Justice show, gave fictitious
addresses for draft registration and are
now being sought by government
agents. Bridges, vacant lots. streets
that do not exist and in some cases fac
tory sites were given as addresses by
registrants who since have disappeared.
In a large number of cases prospects
are not considered bright for finding
the Slackers.
Slackers who. after having registered,
fail to report for physical examination
will be ordered into the military service
of the United States without further
preliminaries. losing claims of exemp-
lions and other considerations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
ASK SAME WAGE AS MEN.
Sufragists Inquire as to Woman EN-
ployes of Street Railways,

II women are to be employed on the
street railways of the District. the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Asso-
cation wants to know if they will re-
ceiVe the same wages as the men. An
association statement just issued says
that committee has written to Com
missioner Rrownlow, chairman of the
public utilities commission, askina. that
the women's wage scale OF the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
and also the Potomac Electric Power
Company. be made PUBLIC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
NEWLY WEBS NOT EXEMPT.
Gen. Crowder Advises Boards Not to
Excuse Men Recently Married.

The marriage question. as 1t affects
drafting for the National Army. is up
again. This time. the last word on the
subject. the provost marshal general
says that local exemption boards may
well hold that a marriage recently con-
summated. especially by u registrant
after he has been called for examina-
ton. does not create a status of de-
tendency justifying immunity from
CONSUMPTION.
THE selective service law" read the
instructions does not require dis
charges in all cases of technical legal
dependency. but only permits discharges
where in view Of dependency a dis
charge is advisable. Local boards may
well hold that a marriage hastily con-
summated recently. and especially one
consummated by a person after he has
been called to present himself for ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
NATIONS INTEREST FIRST
IN DRAFT EXEMPTIONS
Men Not to Be Discharged to Ac-
commodate Them or Their
Employers.

Every precauton should be taken by
district exemption boards, the appeal
bodies, to prevent discharge of men
from the draft on sole grounds of ma
terial hardship to them individually or
to their employers. said circular on
the duty of district boards issued today
by Provost Marshal General Crowder
1T is the interest of the nation solely
that must be subserved." said Gen.
Crowder. adding that consequently in
dustrial exemptions should be granted
only to men absolutely essential to the
conduct of a business which itself is es-
sential to proper prosecution of the
war. District boards have original
Jurisdiction in all cases of industrial
exemptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
MANY NOT SUBJECT
TO THE DRAFTLAW
High Officials of Executive De-
partments, and Others, Des-
ignated as Exempt.
MISS LATHROP IN THE LIST

The high officials of the executive
departments at Washington are spe-
officially named in regulations just pub
lished as being exempt from the draft:
The chief of the children's bureau of
the Department of Labor. Miss Julia
Lathrop, is one of the officials SO des,
ignated, Practically all those named
are exempt. anyway. by reason of the
fact that they are beyond the regis
tration age.
Others in the government service. no
matter what official position they hold.
will have to plead their claims before
boards if they happen to be of those
r He'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Grandmother May Keep Child.

Mrs. Alice Dickson Is to be allowed to
retain custody of her ten-year-old
grandchild, Louisa May Devlin. Chief
Justice Covington dismissed a petition
for habeas corpus brought by the
child's mother, Mrs. John Devlin. who
sought to take the child from the
grandmother. Attorney George Francis
Williams appeared for Mrs. Dickson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
MUST FILE ATFIDAVITs.
Exemption Claimants Named by Pro.
Yost Marlhal General.

Men who are seeking to be released
from service with the National Army by
claiming exemption under any Of the
heads allowed by the regulations should
see to 1t that they file all Of the sup
porting af1idavits required by the regula-
tons. Should they fail to comply with
the regulations in this respect they may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

lose all chances to get out Of serving with
the Army.
The provost marshal general has Just
announced a ruling to the exemption
boards to tho effect that they may not
exempt or discharge q man who has not
filed the required number Of affidavite.
1t Is also provided that when a local
board disallows a claim for exemption or
discharge and files with the district board
the papers concerning the claim. 1t shall
also file Herewith a minute OF its reasons
for disallowlng the claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

animation to determine his fitness for
military service. does not create
status Of dependency in which Il IL ad-
visabls to grant a discharge.
III 10 to be expected that local boards
will exercise this full discretion in
cases whore they are convinced that
unscrupulous persons have thus violat-
ed the principles Of tho selective serv-
ice law in hope Of escaping duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Buy Window Shades Now
EXAMINATION FOR

The North Carolina State BOARD of Account
ancy will hold an examina ton for those desiring
70 become Certified Public Accountants. in
Greensboro n. G. on August Sth. 9th and 10th.
For further Information address J. P. SCALES.
Secretary, Greensboro. \. {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Lieut.. santelmann's Son Qualities.

Rudolph William Santelmann, son Of
Lieut.. Santelmann. leader of the United
States Marine Band. has passed the phys
zeal examination at the seventh division
headquarters in the Western High School.
AS he made no claim for exemption for
service he is now qualified for service in
the National Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
Stated Requirements.

Further requirements-But positions
in this class must also fulfil the fol-
lowing requirements: (a) They must
form the principal occupation of the
incumbent, requiring the substance Of
his daily work and time; and OBJ they
must be performed by regular attend
ance at a building or room furnished
by the state, territory or District Of
Columbia.
All persons holding in a state. terri
tory or District Of Columbia other po-
sitions than the above must apply for
discharge. as county and municipal
officers" If this description applies to
them. If it does not apply, their posi-
1ions are not within the class for
whom either exemption or discharge is
authorized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
THAT OLD ROOF!

We make it give good service for
many more years with our thorough repairs
and heavy coat of Irouclad Roof Paint.
Consult us before placing your order.
POMCT AID Roofing 80 18th St. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
List of Exempted Officials.

This list of exemptions follows:
In the legislative branch they include
all positions filed by direct election
by either house of Congress In the
judicial branch they include all posi-
lions filled by direct appointment by
the court.
Executive MISUNDERSTANDING to the
President
Department of State,-Secretary of
State, counselor for the Department of
State. the assistant secretary of state,
second assistant secretary of state.
third assistant secretary of state, so
licitor. ambassador, minister. diplomat
ic agent, consul general. consul
Treasury Departmcnt.-Secreta as
sistant secretary. treasurer, assistant
treasurer, deputy assistant treasurer.
commissioner of internal revenue. con-
troller of the Treasury, assistant con-
troller of the Treasury, controller of
the currency, surgeon general. public
health service; captain commandant of
the coast guard of the United States,
director of the mint. register of the
Treasury, assistant register of the
Treasury, auditors for departments, as
sistant treasurers. collectors of GUS
toms, surveyors of customs. general ap-
praisers of merchandise, appraisers of
merchandise, assistant appraisers of
merchandise. special examiners of
drugs, medicines and chemicals, col
lectors of internal revenue, mint and
assay officers, federal farm loan board.
In the War Department.
War observation-disclosures of War,
assistant secretary of war, board of
ordnance and Notifications, Mississippi
river commission, and all persons in
the military service Gas already de-
fined in sec. IS, par. d, of Regulations
for Local and District Boards.)
Department of Justice-Attorney Cen
eral. assistant to the Attorney General,
assistant attorneys general. solicitor
general. solicitors for the several de-
partments, assistant solicitors.
Post Office Department - Postmaster
General. assistant postmasters general,
purchasing agent, postmasters at Offices
of the first. second and third classes.
Navy Observation-Disclosures of the
Navy. assistant secretary of the navy,
and all persons in the naval service cas-
already defined in sec. 49,, par d, of
Regulations for Local and District
Boards).
Department Of the Interior - Secre-
.tary of the Interior, first assistant sec
rotary of the interior, assistant sec
rotary of the interior, Commissioner of
the general land Office. assistant COM
missioner of the general land office,
recorder of the general land office, COM
missioner of Indian affairs, assistant
commissioner of Indian affairs, commits
s1oner of pensions, deputy commission
er OF pensions, commissioner of patents,
nrst assistant commissioner Of patents.
assistant commissioner of patents ex-
aminers- in-chief in the patent Office.
commissioner of education, director of
the geological! survey. director of the
bureau of mines, recorder of deeds,
register Of wills, registers of land Of.
fce. receivers of public moneys, sur
Veyors general, Governor Of Alaska
Governor and secretary of Hawaii
superintendent for five civilized tribes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03

er of health. commissioner of public
utilities commissioner Of prisons COM
missioner OF insurance, commissioner
Of forestry, commissioner labor. COM
missioner of railroads. commissioner OF
workmen's compensation. librarian.
lieutenant governor, printer. superin-
tendent of public instruction, treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
partnership between Thomas Stathes and James
Sfathes dissolved the Both day of July.
1917, so far relates to said Thomas Stathes.
All debts due to the partnership are to be paid
and those due from the same discharged at 61s
9th street northwest, Washington. ID. c.. where
the business will be continued by the said James
Stathes and Peter Stathes under the firm name
of Busy Bee Lunch. the said Peter Stathes hay
ing purchased and succeeded to the interest of
said Thomas Stathes. THOMAS STATHES.
JAMES STATHES.
l HAVE THIS DAY PURCHASED THE BUSI-
D..P. Abbott. formerly conducted at 9th
and SITS. NV. VANCE l.. STAUNToN.
July IA. 1917.
Buy Window Shades Now
At Money-saving Summer Prices.
The Shade Shop, iIs n Nm 4s &.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL. OF
Takonla Park. Md. Iuy<3. 191..-N"tice is here.
by given of the proposed construction OF 4-ioot
cement sidewalk Ethan Allen and Cedar ave
nues abutting the following lots which VIII be
assessed for the total cost thereof, estimated AT
81 90 per linear foot Lots /. ., 3. T. -. 70. =.
oS, %. 80. 81. g. 80. "A. s., &c. 81. ~ 81 Az.
Al. ~ and 49, in block -. Gilberts subdivision
The mayor and council will meet in the base
ment of the Presbyterian Church Monday even
ing. August Is. 1917. at o'clock. at which time
and place all persons interested will be heard In
regard to the proposed work. BEN g. DAVIS,
Clerk.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

Giles did not make the speeches with
out recompense.
These are incidents that have
aroused the teachers against Giles.
He Is exceedingly unpopular with
the teachers.
Indications today were that a mass
meeting would be held at the High
school auditorium late this week or
early next week by citizens to protest
against the retention of Giles as head
of the school system.
Realize Attitude Now.
Citizens who discussed the question
today said that q full realization of
the opposition Of Giles to the penny
lunch system did not come to them
until they saw how Giles crucified
Ramsey.
In this connection. they recalled the
activity of Melpolder, paid agent Of
public philanthropy, in fighting Ram
sey. Opposition to the methods of the
secretary OF the Social Service Bureau
was again aroused.
Citizens want both Giles and Mel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

the Boy Scouts who served the board
yesterday as messenger and errand
boys
Only seventy-two men we're regis
tered yesterday as aliens, most Of
them residing In Richmond. Eight
men were listed as allen enemies. .
Technically only unnaturalized Ger
mans can be regarded as allen enc
miles," for the United States is only
at war with Germany, but two Aus
TRANS residing In the north end pre-
cinct were listed as allen enemies"
because they refused to be registered,
declaring they would not fight for the
United States. Apparently the regis
trar IN this district decided he was
justified IN listing these two Austrians
as enemies" because Austria is an
ally of Germany, and because the men
declared they would not fight against
Germany.
The majority of aliens listed are
Italians. Several were Hungarians
Some of the men claiming exemp-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

polder fired. They know that Giles is
President Of the Social Service Blu
reau and that Melpolder and Giles
work hand in hand.
Lodge Men Confer.
At q conference last night between
q committee from the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics and
the Brotherhood Of the First Methodist
church. the case of D. D. Ramsey was
presented to the Mechanics commit
tee and the committee will report to
the lodge next Monday night with rec
concentrations that the lodge ask for
Mr.. Ramsey's reinstatement
A conference will also be sought by
the committee with members Of the
city school board in an effort to get
that body to take some further action
In the matter.
1t is understood that several other
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oNE-TEN1H OF
Tcontinued From Page one.l

IContlnue0 FROM rage OHS.
because they were Quakers About
fifteen young men residing in Jeffer-
son township also claimed exemption
because they were AFFILIATED with the
Church Of the Brethren, commonly
known as the Dunkard church, a sect
which also subscribes to the princi-
pies Of non-r esistance.
Attached to each registration card
OF Dunkard who claimed exemption
was a church certificate setting forth
the fact that these men re-afhrmed
the anti war covenant of the sect.
Pastor Signs Pleas
Each certificate was signed by Rev.
L. w. Teetor, and in each instance he
advanced the plea that the members
of his flock who are of military age
are entitled to all war exemption priv
ileges granted members of organiza-
tons holding non.resistance prin-
ciples"
No report Of the registration of
would be complete without reference
to the patriotic services rendered by
the men who had charge of the regis
tration. No member of the county
board, or those who assisted the board
as clerks, nor any one of the sixty
FIVE registrars claimed fees for their
work although the war department
recognized the fact that these officials
were entitled to compensation if they
desired to submit claims.
The registration officials regarded
themselves as too good Americans to
ask for patriotic service to their
country. Sheriff Carr, head of the
registration board, also complimented
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

ton from service advanced peculiar
reasons in support OF their claims.
One man asserted that he subscrib-
ed to the commandment: Thou shalt
not kill
Quite a few declared they were
opposed to war" One man said he
was the sole support Of his mother-in'
law. Another man doesn't want to 60
to war because he is the father Of
twins"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06
COAL SITUATION
IN Indiana IS
HIT IN REPORT
State Utilities Commission
Tells Governor Present
Prices Are courageous"

INDIANAPOLIS, June s. - Coal
prices in Indiana have advanced to a
stage which the state public commiss'
ion terms Outrageous" and something
must be done to reduce them, report
of the commission on its recent coal
hearing filed with Governor Goodrich,
today says. The report points out
that government control OF fuel has
been found necessary In some OF the
European countries but says that such
radical steps in the United States may
not be necessary
A suggestion is made that the gov
ernor may find 1t advisable to appoint
q state coal and fuel director, whose
duties will be similar to that Of the
food director.
Commission Of One Mind.
After preliminary remarks setting
forth that hearings we're held and In
formation gathered. the report says:
Our Investigation has left no
shadow of doubt in the mind of q
single one Of the five members Of the
commission that in this critical period
prices for the necessities have been
advanced to a point that we cannot
designate otherwise than as outrage
Gus.
Our state wide investigation re.
vealed that Indiana coal had been ad'
vanced In this state from 100 to as high
as 400 per cent during the last half
years. The domestic consumers. a
large army Of whom are on lCs' wages,
that have not materially advanced,
and a con siderable number of whom
can only buy small amounts. OF even
one hundred pound delivery as needed,
are having to pay double or more than
double the prices ordinarily for this
vital necessity.
Always on Hand.
"The statewide investigation de-
yeloped beyond all controversy
against the assertion that the mines
we're being kept closed part or whole
of the time because of lack Of coal
cars in which to load and haul the
coal, the fact that coal was always to
be had and on quick delivery If the
prices demanded were paid"
The report points out that operators
asserted the average cost of mining
Indiana coal was $1.4s a ton. and that
railroads had contracted for what they
desired at the mines at prices from
$3.50 to $40 ton, the roads agreeing
to furnish cars for full working time
at the mines.
Operators would not say what they
believed fair profit above the cost
of mining would be, but the report says
from other sources it has been learned
mine owners have said from Is to 20
cents a ton was reasonable profit
above expenses.
No Point Of Control.
The commission points out that it
has no way of controlling the coal
prices but says. cit was shown at the
conference of coal operators and part
ly agreed to by some of them, that a
maximum price should be established
on the various grades of Indiana coal
for Indiana consumers"
There was disposition of the mine
owners and operators to cooperate
with the service commission in solv-
ing the fuel problem, the report de-
clares
The railroads did not escape censure
from having diverted coal cars to other
traffic. All five OF the commissioners
signed the report.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06
Registration By Precincts

The following is the tabulated regis
tration, by precincts. Of the young men
of Wayne county Of military age, be-
tween 81 and 81 years. as shown IN
reports submitted today to the county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06
GILES FORCED

TcontInued From Page One.
tanning the data the teachers obtained
for his use. but as lecturers on educa-
tional topics do not speak for nothing,
it is a pretty safe conclusion that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

lodges in the city are planning to take
similar action against the uncaIled for
dismissal Of Rameey by Giles. al
though no other order has yet taken
such action.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-06

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-20
POLICE SEARCH DOES
NOT LOCATE BODY
Unknown Man l. Reported to Have
Fallen From Grand Trunk
Bridge.

At ESQ O'Clock Friday the police
were still unable TO find any trace of
the body OF the unknown man who
fell of from the Grand Trunk rail-
road bridge Thursday night. The St
Joseph river is being dragged by
Officers Diver. Deitel and Stull.
According 20 the report made 10
the police by the train crew of the
Grand Trunk freight train No 16.
the train was forced TO stop on the
Grand Trunk bridge because OF a
broken journal The crew stated
that they saw this man walking
along the lower part of the bridge
as the train stopped. The man was
later seen trying TO crawl upon the
front OF the engine.
AS the crew went TO the front OF
the train they heard a splash in the
river. IL is thought that i'm trying
20 climb upon the engine the un-
known man slipped and fell over the
side OF the bridge. Members OF the
train crew are Of the opinion that
the man was intoxicated.