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Show On July 1st the law regarding desertions deser-tions went into effect. It is intended to dimiuish the number of desertions. Under this law the government retains from the pay of eacli enlisted man $4 a month during tho first year, and this niouey is to draw iuterest until tho date of discharge. If the enlisted man does not serve honestly and faithfully this money will be forfeited. Whether tho sum of $48, held as a deposit, will prevent pre-vent a man from desertion remains to be seen. It strikes us that a bonus of $48 for good conduct during a man's period of enlistment would be more effective. |