The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-05-24
MUST REGISTER JUNE 5
All Men From II To 80, Inclusive,
Must Be Enrolled,

Must BE Enrolled.
Governor Harrington and Adjutant-
General Warfeld promptly put into mo-
ton Yesterday the machinery for the
/ registration of the men in Maryland
who are subject to the provisions of the
Selectiye Draft act, passed by Congress
on Friday, Telegraphic instructions
were sent Mayor Preston and the
Sherilfs Of each county. All men be-
tween the ages Of p and 80 years, in
elusive, win be registered on Tuesday,
June 5, between Z a. m. and p. m.
The registration in Baltimore city
will be under the general direction of
the Mayor. Instructions sent out by
the War Department suggest that in
cities of over 80, inhabitants the
Mayor appoint board having one men,
Der for each 10000 inhabitants, to take
direct charge of the registration. How
ever, it also is suggested that the
Mayor may appoint larger or smaller
boards, if the conditions seem to war
rant, or may appoint board tor each
ward or borough.
1t is believed probable that Mayer
Preston will appoint a small board. as
one member for each 80, 900 inhabitants
would make board of about 20 men,
bers in Baltimore. He may appoint
board composed OF one member from
each legislative district The board ap-
pointed by him to have general charge
Of the registration must include one
physician Of good standing.
The registration in each of the coun-
ties will be under the immediate direc-
ton of board composed of three mem
bers, to be named by the Governor.
The directions sent out by the War De-
partment suggested that the members
of the board be the Sheriff, the clerk of
court and the county health officer, but
the Governor was authorized to appoint
others, if that were wise, in his opinion.
The Governor said that the county
board will be composed of the Sheriff,
the clerk and the health officer in each
county, except Allegany, Charles, Kent,
st. Mary's and Carroll counties, as to
which he had not determined definitely.
The Mayor in the city and the county
boards are to proceed forthwith in max
ing arrangements. General instruc-
tons were sent the Mayor and the
county Sheriffs some time ago by the
War Department. A report must be
made to the Governor within days
after the Presidents proclamation
that is, not later than next Thursday.
Under the War Departments dlrec-
tons, the registration will take place at
the usual registration offices, where
political registration and balloting is
conducted.
Where the number of men expected
to be registered under the draft law is
not more than so, there will be one Of
fetal; where there will be more than 80
men. there will be two officials. These
officials will be selected, of course, by
the boards. All expenses will be paid
by the Federal Government, through
the office of Adjt. Gen. Warfeld. 1t is
expected, however, that there will be
some free-will offerings.
Every man between the ages of q
years and 80 years, inclusive, must reg
lister, unless he is a member of the reg
ular army or navy, the Marine Corps,
the National Guard or the Naval Militia
while in the service of the United
States), the Officers Reserve Corps or
the Enlisted Reserve Corps. Let it be
understood clearly, all men between the
ages of 81 years and 80 years, inclusive,
must register on June between in
the morning and in the evening.
No 'ifs' or butts" will be accepted
as excuses. Failure to register will be
punished by Imprisonment not exceed
ing one year. Interference with the
registration to aid some one in evadlng
it or otherwise to make it futile also
will be punished by Imprisonment.
Those who are sick must apply to the
authorities on or before June for in
structions as to how they may be regis