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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
New Army Generals
Will Be Named Soon
Seniority Rule Said to Have
Prevailed in Selection
of Officers
From The Tribune Bureau.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The NOM
nations Of new general officers for the
National Army and National Guard are
expected to be sent to the Senate in
the next few days. The President has
thoroughly inspected the lists.
There being sixteen divisions each OF
the National Army and of the National
Guard, there will be total OF thirty
two new major generals and sixty-four
brigadier generals assigned to the in
fantry and thirty-two brigadier gen
erals to the artillery.
The lists have been guarded with the
greatest secrecy, although it is gem
orally believed among army officers that
the selections Of major generals have
been made chiefly from existing briga-
der generals and Of brigadier generals
from senior colonies. II is thought,
however. that there may be few sur
prises, such as the promotion OF some
majors to be brigadier generals in
recognition OF special fitness.
II is believed the selections largely
have been made according to seniority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10

cient proof, and deprive his family OF
its protector and means of support
The time necessarily occupied by the
board in going into the double family
circum stances would be appalling.
"There is another side of the ques-
ton that is even more important. In
this country when a young man mar
ries we believe he should be absolutely
independent Of his family and his
wfe's family. Any other practice
would be destructive of the character
of our young men.
England, France and Canada have
called out their young married men,
but when they did so they made ample
and general provision for the support
of their dependent families. America
should do no less"
District Board Meets To-day
Roscoe S. Conklin, director of the
city draft, is Of the opinion that cases
which already have been passed upon
by the local boards need not be han
died again by them in order to meet
the spirit of the amended regulations,
but can be appealed where necessary
by Federal attorneys and reconsidered
by the district board. This higher
board holds its second meeting at 1880
o'clock this morning in the Federal
Building. At that time it will come
into formal possession of lists from the
local boards certifying for service men
who have passed the physical examina-
ton and have not been exempted nor
discharged
To the eyes Of Mr.. Conkling, who
spent part of yesterday in conference
with Provost Marshal General Crowder
at Washington, returning here in the
evening, the situation is not nearly so
much complicated by the new definition
of dependency as the exemptors i'm
agine.
"If | we're sitting on local board"
he said, 81 should first decide if the
case in hand was one of sole depend
ency. Then | would find out, by affi-
davit, if the dependent had any rela-
tive to whom to look for support. Then
| would find out if that relative were
willing to lift the responsibility from
the registrant's shoulders.
"Where the relative was able, but
not willing, to do his bit, ! would at
least get him on record 10 that effect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10

board will during this interval select
one man from the levy who is the best
qualified TO command and place him IN
charge OF the party for its trip. he
will name a second in command to aid
him, and the other men vii lbe told
that the orders of those two must be
obeyed under pain of military discl-
pline. .,,
The man in charge of the party vii!
call the roll at the board headquarters
lust before train time. He will then
line up the draft and, captained by the
board members. march them TO the sta
tion TO entrain.
There a final verifcation Of the list
will be made, and if any man OF the
selected number is missing an alter
rate will be sent forward in his place.
II will be the duty Of the commander
of each party to watch over his men
during the trip, 10 see that none are
left behind at any station, that all are
fed regularly and that no liquor is fur
nished 10 them. When within SIX
hours of the camp he will file tele,
cram to the camp adjutant general
notifying him of the time OF arrival.
After the departure of the levy for
camp the local boards will turn 10
gathering up stragglers. IL there Is
evidence of wilful violation Of orders
the offender will be reported to the
adiutant general Of the army as
deserter and the local police will be
asked to Arrest him on sight and turn
him over tc the nearest army post for
trial. Where there wss no intention
to desert, however, and the missing
man reports of his own will, the board
will send him on to the camp with an
exclamation and recommendation as
to his degree of culpability. o..
Arrived at the camp, the party VIII
undergo final physical examination. II
any are rejected the local board will be
notified and an alternate sent forward.
The net quota of board will be re-
carded as filled only when the full
number of men called for have been
finally accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10

il for granted he's game because no less
than twenty like him have come TO me
to complain Of being thrown out of the
draft army
Sounds sort of as IL there was col
fusion among EN-, for every one springs
the same indignant wheeze: IT only
takes one eye to see Gcrmsn!''
There are quite a number Of reasons
why New York City is some three or
eight days behind the schedule which
certain optimists in Washington laid
out for them.
In which connection is submitted Ex-
hibit A-which looks like a German
spy code, but really. when you've
spent a couple of hours with it, is
a plain English ukase concerning con-
scripts teeth.
Repeat following telegram to local
boards at once period quote physical
regulations comma section three comma
page five comma line seven from the
bottom substitute quote or unquote for
quote and unquote between quote side
unquote and quote two above unquote
period in other words comma man must
have two teeth in opposition on one
side or the other"
Pietro's father came in 10 give the
proper touch of pathos to the picture
while his dutiful son was convincing
Local Board ITO that he shouldn't be
sent TO war.
"There's-a poor pop" said Pietro,
his voice rich with sadness. What he
do if-a you take me way? He's-a too
old get work. Nobody want-a heem.
Ten a week he costa me-
81 need a man in my Office spoke
up DR.. Rush c. Bauman, medical mem
Der of the board Ten dollars week
is about what | want to pay. I'll take
him"
Thereupon Pietro's exemption claim
became a scrap Of paper. His poor
pop" said he'd have TO think 1t over
before he took the Job.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Army Will Admit
Men Under Weight
Physical Requirements for
Drafted Men Lowered by
Gorpas's Order

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Revised reg
ulations to govern physical examination
of men under the draft were issued to-
day by Surgeon General Gorgas and
communicated to the Governors of the
states. The changes deal for the most
part with questions of proportionate
weight and height, but may result In
the recall of some men rejected here
tofore on physical grounds.
The new regulations grant an under
weight allowance Of from five to SIX
pounds for men between sixty-four and
Sixty-seven inches in height, seven to
eight pounds between sixty-seven and
sixty-nine inches, nine to ten pounds
between seventy and seventy-four
inches and twelve pounds above seven
ty-hve inches. The effect OF the IN,
structions is to reduce the normal
weight requirements for tall men,
An additional half-inch allowance on
chest expansion also is allowed to men
above sixty-eight inches in height
where there is no sign of disease,
Men with poor teeth also will be
more closely scrutinized hereafter.
Where dental work will restore the
teeth they will either be enrolled and
the work done by army dentists or
allowed time to have the work done
for themselves.
A punctured eardrum is found to
be no barrier, provided the hearing is
half normal. Notifications are made
also in sight requirements which VIII
give physicians wider latitude. in &C.
cepting men despite some defects OF
yiSinn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Pacifst Who Abused
Draft Board, in Jail
Already Under Bail for Oppos-
ing CONSUMPTION, He Sought
Friends Exemption

The first case OF an attempt at inter
ference with the operation Of local
draft board TO find its way into the
courts is that of Frank Ginsourg,
twenty-one years old, Of $50 East Fifth
Street. He was arrsigned in the mems
night court last night on a charge OF
disorderly conduct preferred by George
Nordinger, chairman OF Exemption
Board liz, at 81 East Third Street.
Ginsburg's solicitude for his friend,
Samuel Lehrer, of 20 East Third Street,
whose exemption claim has been denied,
landed him in the Yorkville prison for
the night, and he will have a further
hearing to-day in the Essex Market
court.
Roscoe S. Conkling, director of the
city draft, represented Mr.. Nordinger
and the Federal authorities at the hear
ing. According to Mr.. Nordinger, Gins
burg made three trips to the board yes
terday to have the members change
their decision in regard to Lehrer' $
case. He declared Lehrer had been dis
eliminated against, as he was entitled
TO exemption on the ground that he is
an alien. Mr.. Nordinger said Lehrer's
claim could not be entertained, as he
has taken out his first papers. On the
third trip Ginsburg is said to have be-
come abusive and to have started a
fight with the members of the board.
Patrolman Bohan was called and ar
rested Ginsburg.
Mr.. Conkling informed Magistrate
Murphy that il was the first case of its
kind, but he was prepared to go ahead
with it, but Ginsburg asked for a post
ponement in order that he might be
represented by counsel. Mr.. Conkling
requested the magistrate to nix the bail
as high as possible, as Ginsburg already
had been held in $4,000 bail in the
United States District Court on a
charge of conspiracy in connection with
the dissemination of anti-draft litera-
ture. Magistrate Murphy fixed his bail
at $500.
A representative Of the League for
Conscientious Directors, at l79 East
Broadway, was present, and announced
that that organization would defend
Ginsburp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Negro Troops Seek
Separate Divisions
War Department Not Likely
to Heed Appeals of
Officers
From Tho Tribune Bureau

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9.-There is 4
movement among influential negroes OF
the country, led by the members OF the
colored student officers training camp
at Fort Des Moines, to induce the War
Department to assemble the negro regi-
ments 10 be formed in the National
Army into a separate division. 1t was
stated on authority to-day that the
negroes al Fort Des Moines are work
ing and studying hard and faithfully
and that their ruling ambition Is to re-
alize the formation of negro division.
The War Department, il was stated,
has not yet gone further in the policy
o. race segregation than its known de-
csion to have negro regiments, and
under the present plans some OF the
divisions of the National Army and OF
the National Guard would be mixed,
with a probable prepondersnce OF
white troops in every division.
As the War Department purposes to
start out with sixteen divisions, in
round numbers, of the National Army,
it was estimated to-day that there
probably would not be more than
enough negro troops in the first draft
10 compose one entire division, with
possibly some regiments left over TO
form part of mixed division, should
it be decided later to create a negro
division.
Ii is believed large number OF ne
groes will be rejec' ed for physical
reasons, and this fact, II was believed,
would reduce the total number accepted
for service, including National Guard
colored regiments, to four divisions.
1t is known that the feeling in the
South, where most of the cantonments
will be located, opposes the inclusion
of white troops in cantonments with
negroes, and il the whites and negroes
are sent to the South together 1t Is
thought in some quarters that serious
develnnments may result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Exemption Boards
Muddled by New
Rule for Married
Edict That Welded Are
Liable to Draft Means Many
Must Be Re.examined

Washington's latest edict concerning
the liability to draft Of family men,
is causing a furry among the local ex-
emption boards Of New York City, many
of which have issued certificates of dis
charge to registrants who under the
new ruling are classed as eligibles.
Some exemptors are of the belief that
work already accomplished will 20 for
nothing, and must be done over again.
One of these is Frank Harvey Field, for
mer member of the Board of Education
and chairman of Local Board Al OF
Brooklyn.
1.-THE members Of our board" said
Mr.. Field last night, "are much con-
cerned about the ruling announced to-
day in the press that we must ascer-
tain in the case of every married
man whether or not his own family
or his wifes family are able, ready
ard willing to support his wife and
children"
Difficulties in New Rule
1--WE are ready TO carry out any or
ders if we are physically able TO do
so. ! anticipate, however, some seri-
Gus difficulties from the administra-
tive side. This board has already
passed upon nearly one-half of the
claims for exemption filed with us.
All of this work must be done over
again.
81 assume we must require marie
men to sign an affidavit whether or
not their own family, or their wifc's
family, are able or willing to do this.
If man answers in the affirmative
are we to accept his affidavit as suffi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Government Wants
Many Stenographers
Men Exempted From Draft
and Women Are Urged to
Take Examinations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.--Men ex-
empted from military service and
women not otherwise aiding the gov
eminent are urged by the Civil Service
Commission, in a statement to-day, to
help end the shortage in stenographers
in the government service.
Since January l the commission has
examined approximately 10000 appli-
cants for stenographer and typewriter
positions. OF this lumber about II 900
passed the examinations. Practically
all, the commission says, have been Of
fered employment at salaries ranging
from 5000 TO $1,000 year.
The commission urges persons desir-
ing to enter the service to communicate
with Civil Service district secretaries.
Examinations are held every Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Mothers Oppose Food Bill

The Babies Welfare Association will
send delegates to Albany to-day to at
tend the hearings on the Brown food
bill. A protest against the measure
will be made in the name OF "the thou
sands of mothers and babies who will
be the first to suffer in the present food
crisis, as the bill in no way meets the
needs of the people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
One-EyedMen Are Fighting Mad
When Rejected Here in Draft
Single Orbit Enough to See Germans They Cry-Pietro
Pathetic Plea for Exemption Fails When Examiner
Gives Padre Job-Crovder Hard Worker

Roscoe S. Conkling, Director OF the
City Draft-or, more specifically, Depu-
ty State Attorney General, assigned to
the Office Of the Adjutant General, De-
tailed to Aid and Comfort the Big Town
Local Boards-brought back with him
from Washington last night news that
he had discovered there kindred,
eighteen-hour-dsy spirit.
1t was only few minutes after 7 in
the morning when cab dropped Mr..
Conkling in front of the building which
houses the provost marshal general
offices. A sleepy negro Waterman re-
ceived him.
Nobody heah, sah," said the watch
man.
One after another Mr.. Conkling
spoke the names of various clerical
underlings, then various bureau chiefs
"Not heah, sab. Too airly, sah'" in
sisted the dusky custodian Of the empty
halls.
"How about General Crowder? the
man from New York finally wanted to
know. when will he be in?"
"The gin'ral7" echoed the Waterman
"HIM? Why, boss, you should "a men
toned his name fust. He don't hardly
never leave. Right this way"
If Uncle Sam says the word he Will
find a whole regiment of one-eyed men
in New York ready to jump to the
colors. A lot Of them are fighting mad
now because the medical examiners
won't pass them for service in the Ma
tional Army.
when | see a man with only one eye
after this my hat is off to him. said
DR.. Karl Osterhaus, Of the headqusr-
ters' medical advisory staff. "1ll take
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Asks, "Would Jesus
Join Army Today"
Master of Balliol College An.
swering Young Man at
. Public Meeting

LONDON, Aug. 9.-The master OF
Ballioi College was asked at public
meeting to-day this question:
IF Jesus Christ was on earth to-
day, was under forty years old and not
in holy orders, do you think He would
be engaged in making German widows,
or would He prefer to be in prison for
holding conscientious objections"
The master answered the young man !:
There are many historical incongru-
tiles which you can bring out simply
by imagining this. that or the other
thing. For instance, julius Cesar at
telephone. Can you imagine any
religious leader or any religious
minded man holding back if he saw
things done to children for whom he
was responsible, and not doing all he
could to prevent them?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
His Heart on Right Side

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Aug. "a man
with his heart on his right side was
discovered here to-day during the phys
ical examination of men for the select
i've draft. He is Fred Mummy, of
River Park. Despite the abnormal po-
sition Of the organ it was pronounced
normal by the physicians, and Mummey
passed the examination with flying
colors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
6 mhe&p',
lAth Street, near Fourth Avsaua
Italy to Make Shoes

ROME, Aug. 9.-In view Of the great
increase in the price OF footwear, the
Italian government has decided to MAJ
ufacture a standard shoe at 8 rssscn'
able, price. Three hundred THOUSAND
pairs will be turned out monthly 10
Italy and another 100000 pairs will b
imported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Camille Clifford WEEDS
Former American Actress
Marries Officer

LONDON, Aug. 9.--Mrs. Henry Lynd-
hurst Bruce, formerly Camille Clifford,
an American actress, was married to-
day TO Captain John NJ. j. Evans, of the
Royal Welsh Fussiliers. Her first hus-
band was the eldest son and heir Of
Lord Aberdare. He was killed in ac-
ton in December, 1914, while serving
ae a captain of the Royal Scots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10

means in their power IL selected to
serve.
"The cases Of attempted bribery are
taking place mainly among those who
were thus predetermined. They lost
on the 10 to shot that they would
be selected. and now they're stopping
at nothing to avoid service"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-10
Cannon Heads S. & A. r. r.

SAVANNAH, Ca, Auo. Prank S.
Cannon. New York, to-day was elected
president Of the Savannah g. Atlanta
Railway. John Heard Hunter. Ssvan-
nah. was chosen chairman of the board
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-13
DIPLOMATS FROM
CHINA IN CITY

Two Chinese diplomats, Lang Tsen
and Lilo Tchia Tsium. who are on
their way to Paris on government
business ara In Honolulu today. They
arrived this morning on a boat from
the Orient and viii leave for the
mainland this afternoon on the same
steamer.
Another firstclass passenger for Ho-
uolnlu was H. Brown. 4
Steerage passengers who are getting
off at Honolulu numbered q. The boat
carried six bags Of mail and 800 tons
OF freight for this city.
r. o. .Demarest, acting commander
of the ship, reported q pleasant voy-
age excepting for q southeast gale that
they struck about half way across.
This delayed the trip. although the
boat did get in earlier than was ex-
pected. -
Among the passengers on the boat
were Mrs. g. ]. Petroceli, wife Of the
companyis agent In the Orient
OF the 347 steerage passengers on
the ship $50 are designated for Ha-
yana, wheresthey win be used as lab
orers. There are 1876 first-class pas
sengers and 30 second-class IN. all: :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-13
REGISTRATION Of NuRsEs.


In accordance with the provisions Of
q law recently enacted by the legislar
ture Of the Territory Of Hawaii, the
Board OF Registration In, Nursing viii
hold examinations on October 8 and
10. 1917, at the Kauikeolani Children's
Hospital. Honolulu.
Applicants viii be examined In sur.
gerry obstetrics, medicine, dietetlcs.
Z Those who have been engaged q
nursing for three years and those who
hold certificates Of registration ID
States recognized by the Board may
be eligible to register without exam
nation prior to July /, 1918. All per
sons professionally practising nursing
in the Territory Of Hawaii are reQuir-
ed to register.
Application blanks for registration
may be obtained from the undersigned,
Secretary OF the Board, and must be
returned to the office Of the Secre-
tary not later than August !, 1917.
@. A. BATTEN, M. D.,
Secretary Board for Registration In
Nursing, Box 375, Honolulu.
1867 Alakea st.
ss37-July Is. 20.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-13
TWOSAIOONISIS
ON CARPET FOR
Law VIOLATIONS

The regular monthly meeting of the
Oahu Liquor Commission will be held
this afternoon. Richard Cooke, chair
man Of the commission, says that It
will be decided whether charges
against two saloon keepers for infrac-
lions of the commissions rules shall
be further Investigated or dropped
This will depend on the extent and
nature of the evidence.
Commenting on the new rule against
the sale of bottled goods by whole
sale or retail liquor establishments
after 5 p. m, Chairman Cooke says
he believes it is working out as hoped,
according to reports which have come
to him from License Inspectors Jack
Roberts and W. H.. Hutton. Since
this rule went into effect there have
been only one or two arrests for SELL
ing LIQUOR to soldiers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-13
TOKIO'S CHINESE
POLICY CRITICIZED
BY Big JAPANESE

The policy of the Japanese govern
ment In its treatment Of the last
Chinese revolution is q failure.
This is the assertion Of s. Watana-
be, ex-member of the house of repre-
sentatives of Japan, made to one OF
the local Japanese papers yesterday.
When approached this morning he
would say nothing on the present sit
nation other than that he thought 1t
demanded more thought on his part
before he could make further state
ments. Mr.. Watanabe Is president Of
the Osaka Electric Lamp Company,
president of the Yokohama Exchange,
Ltd, president Of Viva Hydro-Elec-
trio Company, director of the First
Fire and Marine Reinsurance Conn
pany, director of the Japan Gas Com
pany, auditor of the Kyoto Electric
Railroad Company, auditor of Osaka
Cotton Thread Exchange, Ltd.
He arriyed-in Honolulu from the
Orient yesterday morning and left
again on. his way to the coast this
morning. While on the mainland he
VIII devote his time to business. III
In his interview with the japanese
papers he did not amplify his state
ment concerning the governments
present Chinese policy, although he
did say that he had reference to the
act of the Japanese in allowing their
minister to China to offer protection
to President Ii Huan Hung, who had
been forced to resign.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-13
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try the Con. Soda Water Works Co.
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