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Show high public functions perform them with Justice, fearlessness and impar- RULES OF ARMY Carry a Good Watch tiality. DRAFT ISSUED Regulations to Govern Work of Exemption Boards Made Public. Methods of Making the Draft. Upon organizing the local boards will take over from the registration boards all registration cards, which they will number serially and list for posting to public view. Then, after having been advised of the method by which the order of liability for service shall be determined and of the quota to be drawn from its territory (minus Givaoaato ymurboyj start Mm right; Imp hit right; Am him prompt. Sot tho oromplo younclf. Wo sell A marie an or Swiss reUablo watches. . Our modest prices moke bujriag easy. credits for enlistments in the National Guard or regular army), each board EACH CASE ON US MERITS will prepare a llst'of persons designated for service in the order of their liability, post the list, give it to the press, "Be Fearless and Impartial," Is Final and within three days send notice to each designated person by mall. Admonition of President Wilson As the men so notified appear the No Class Exemptions Will boards first will make a physical exBe Permitted. amination in accordance with special regulations to be provided, bearing in mind that all persons accepted by them by army surgeons. 3 will be MEN WHO ARE EXEMPT If the physical examination is passed U successfully, then comes the question Officers of United 8tates, of exemption. states, territories and District of Those Entitled to Exemption. 5 Columbia. Persons who must be exempted or Ministers of religion and studischarged by the local board Include : dents of divinity. Officers of the United States, of the Persons in military or naval territories and the District of states, service of United 8tates. ministers of religion, stuColumbia; ,8ubjects of Germany and ail of dents persons in the milidivinity, ailens who have not taken out or naval service of the United tary first papers. States, subjects of Germany, all other County or municipal officers. who have not taken out first aliens Customhouse clerks and work- - !; papers, county or municipal officers, men In arsenals and navy yards. $ customhouse clerks, workmen In fedPilots, merchant marine sail- eral armories, arsenals and navy ore. yards, persons In the federal service Married men with dependent designated by the president for exwives or children. pilots, merchant marine sailemption, .8ons of dependent widows, ors, those with a status with respect sons of dependent, aged or Into dependents which renders their exfirm parent or brothers of declusion desirable (a married man with pendent orphans under sixteen dependent wife or child, son of d deyears of age. widow, son of dependent, aged pendent Men morally deficient or infirm parent, or brother of dependMembers of recognized religent orphan child under sixteen years ious sect existing prior to Mny of age), those found morally deficient, 18, 1917, whose creed forbids and any member of any participation in war, religious sect existing May 18, 1917, whose creed forbids participation in war and whose religious convictions ' Washington. The drafted armies of accord with the creed. the United States will be drawn with Man or Wife May Make Claim. the least Inequality and personal Claims for exemption because of dehardship.". President Wilson, in Issuing regula- pendents may be made by the man tions for the working of the drajt, himself, his wife or other dependents, or by a third party who has personally urged upon every member of every draft board impartial and fearless per- Investigated the case. A claim made formance of the delicate and difficult by the husband must be accompanied duties intrusted, in order that our by supporting affidavits signed by the armies at the front may be composed wife and by the head of a family reof men free from sense of injustice in siding in the same territory. A claim by the wife., or a third party must be their mode of selection. accompanied by two supporting affidaTo Fix Date for Board Meetings. vits signed by heads of families. SimIn the near future a date will be set ilar rules govern claims on the grounds by Brig. Gen. .Crowder, provost of other dependents when the depend-p.ent- s for the meeting and oror third parties being authorised ganization of the boards. At the same to file claims with supporting affidavits. time it is expected that the selection In each case the board must be satis-fleregulations will be promulgated so before it grants exemption or disthat the process may be put under way charge that the dependent or dependwithout delay. The present Intention ents actually are supported mainly by Is to call the men selected to the col- the fruits of the man's mental or physors about September L ical labor. Local boards are required, subject to All Forces on Equal Footing. to pass upon claims for exempappeal, folPresident Wilson's statement tion or discharge within three days aflows: The regulations which I am today ter the filing of affidavits. Must Decide In Five Days. causing to be promulgated, pursuant to District boards must decide appeal ' the direction of the selective service law, cover the remaining steps of the cases within five days after the dosing of proofs and their decisions are final. plan for calling into the service of the United States qualified men from If the ruling of a local board is afthose who have registered; those se- firmed the person in question stands lected as the result of this process to finally accepted for military service. In passing on claims for exemption constitute, with the regular army, the National guard and the navy, the fight- on the ground of employment In necesand agricultural occuing forces of the nation, all of which sary industrial ' forces are under the terms of the law pations the district boards must be convinced that the particular enterprise placed in a position of equal right, such employment actually Is affording with the and responsibility dignity to the maintenance of the necessary forces. members of all other military The regulations have been drawn military establishment of national Inwith a view to the needs and circum- - terest during the emergency. The evidence must also establish, stances of the whole country and prothe regulations say, even If the parwill Is which It expected vide a system work with the least Inequality and per- ticular industrial enterprise or particusonal hardship. Any system of select- lar agricultural enterprise Is found necone of the above ing men of military service, whether essarytheforcontinuance of suchpurposes, person that In its or operaInvoluntary voluntary to the maintenance tion, hecessarlly selects some men to therein is necessary bear the burden of danger and sacri- thereof and that he cannot be replaced subfice for the whole nation. The system by another person without direct, loss to and material detriment stantial miliof men all here provided places of and effective tary age upon an even plane, and then, the adequate Industrial operation or the enterprise particular the favors which neither by a selection one nor penalizes the other, calls' upon agricultural enterprise In which he Is engased. the requisite number for service. May Designate Certain Industries. Act to Beards Impartially. Urges the president may from time Later The successful operation of this to time certain Industries or designate law and of these regulations depends of Industries that are classes necessarily upon the loyalty, patriotism and the district boards will necessary be so noof the members of the and Justice be will the of each tified. It comduty boards to whom Its operation Is availto ascertain the however, board, member admonish every mitted, and I such for labor Industries able supply disof every local board and of every trict board of review that their duty 'outside the men called for military to their country requires an impartial service and to take the result Into conand fearless performance of. the deli- sideration in determining such things. If, in the opinion of tip district cate and difficult duties Intrusted to them. They should remember as to board, this section of the regulations each individual case presented to them concludes, the direct, substantial, mathat they are called upon to adjudicate terial loss to any such Industrial or agthe most sacred rights of the individ- ricultural enterprise outweighs the loss ual and to preserve untarnished the that would result from failure to obtain the military service of any such honor of the nation. Our armies at the front will be person, a certificate of discharge may him X X X. strengthened and sustained if they be be Issued to of Certificates exemption will not composed of men free from any sense be permanent They may of necessarily mode selection, in the of injustice and they will be Inspired to loftier ef- be revoked with Changing conditions, forts in behalf of a country in which or may be' granted only for prescribed the citizens called upon to perform periods. BOYD PARK BOUNDED we IQOB MAKERS OF JEWELRY MAIN STREET SALT LAKE pTY i 1 . SHIPS Pet Animals on British Vessels Show the White Feather When Shells - Begin Exploding. I ed marshal- -general, d , MASCOTS LOSE NERVE it lie, this lure of the Indian? us when Big Chief comes to town, a pictured Indian brave quickens our pulses and especially has the Cuna Cuna or San Bias tribe aroused my interest writes Alice S. Macqueen in the Los Angeles Times. For more than four centuries they have dwelt along the Atlantic coast of Panama, about 60 miles north of Colon toward Colombia. Historical records tell us that formerly their territory extended as far as the valleys of the eastern reaches of the Chagres river, covering both sides of the Continental divide between the present Canal zone and the bays of Atrato and San Miguel; but much of their belongings have gradually been taken from them, although they are constantly on the watch for the hated Invader, ready to fight for their posdoes WHERE - sessions. The very withdrawal of the San Bias Indian women from contact with the outside world lends romance and mystery to- a visit to their country. Until recently, I am told, white women had not visited their .dusky sisters, who bear little resemblance to our Indians of the United States. These diminutive people, seldom reaching more than five feet, with their dark copper skins, could hardly be taken for Africans, but for their telltale crisp, black hair. Years of ocean bathing and basking In the rays of the sun has given them a deep bronze complexion. At the Island of Cortl. Early on a bright July morning we sat on the deck of the B. S. San Bias. Our little steamer was low In the water. Twice an alligator grazed her bow, creating great excitement The brilliant sun had converted the ever blue Caribbean into a glistening Jewel box; coconut palms clothed In verdant sheeny green lifted proud heads from water edge to horizon. An hour's ride and the Island of Cortl, our destination, was .in sight Cayucos, large and small, danced waves. Tiny Indian boys on the about of five or six years valiantly paddled boats no larger than themselves; each ripple threatened disaster. Big brother manned larger craft Sometimes seven or eight occupied one boat Nuede they greeted, so Nuede we called back over the water. This meant How do you do? the captain told us, although I cannot vouch for the spelling, using sound for my guide. Soon a reception committee swarmed the deck of our ship, accompanied by Charlie, the Interpreter, and after considerable consultation among themselves, he advised us to follow him. We had seen many of these Indian men on the streets of Panama, but a closer study was Interesting. Hats, far too small, chiefly black derbies, were perched aloft the stiff upstanding hair. Shirts of different hues, worn outside blue Jean or black trousers of uncertain length and an occasional their costume. necktie completed Gravely the elders surveyed us, while the younger generation eagerly waited our tossing of coins into the water, when their shining, naked bodies would poise for an Instant on the boat's side, then splash they went Into the water, only reappearing when the victor had secured our offering. So clear was the water that their agile bodies were not lost to sight for an instant Before us lay a brown patch. A with the spirit of adventure, we crowded Into Charlies waiting cayuco. As we neared the island black heads bobbed up here and there In the water. How they chattered, those curl ous boy Indians I The doorways, opening fairly on the water edge, were crowded with men, women with babes in arms and children. The women were garbed in celebrafiesta attire, as a five-da- y tion, the nature of which we were unable to ascertain, was being held. Gay turkey red, yellow and purple calico encased them, while behind, covering every available spot of ground, were their homes. Narrow sticks, bound together by mountain vines, formed the sides, and they were surmounted by roofs. As we drew near the women and girls quickly concealed their faces in bright mantles, but piercing black eyes still spied at us' inAbashed or afraid they quisitively. would not even permit us to caress their babies. Come, said our guide, and we entered the first of the long line of dwellings. Each one, we were told, housed In the from ten to twenty families. dim light, furnished by two low doorways, we distinguished a tremendous room, with floors of hard packed clay. There was little furniture, except a few hammocks strung about, while clothes lines seemed to form a division for the family quarters. 'An occasional wooden bench was occupied by groups of men recovering from too much celebration. The Cleanliness seemed the rule. ocean serves as bath house, toilet and medicine man to these primitive people., The Indians stood about in groups, ever watchful, apparently waiting for our departure. Long Hair Only for Young Girlai The women and children soon became less timid, and followed us through the narrow passageways, endeavoring to loosen our brooches, trinkets and belt pins. They exclaimed over our clothing and asked many questions, which our guide answered to his own, and apparently their, satisfaction. There were four women and three men in our party. Sad to say, palm-thatch- the latter received slight attention. One of our girls had very light hair. This Interested them. They removed herhat and quickly loosened her hair, and lo, it was spread before them pure But why had this lovely gold! maiden long hair? they questioned We found that only the Charlie. young girls of their tribe wore long tresses. This discovery was made by our being halted before a booth similar to that of a church bazaar. Two Indian maidens were squatted on the floor ready to be shorn of their stiff, Jetty locks, the priestess of this ceremony being a withered old squaw. Twelve years old the maidens were today mature women, ready for suitable husbands. So after all the children bearing children In arms were young mothers, though Immature of feature and form. A picture of three little girls,, daughters of a member of our party, was shown to the old woman. Humph I she grunted ; too bad, all girls." Then slyly she slipped the photograph inside her bodice, and wc saw It no more. Ferhaps it will be treasured by her grandchildren, certainly she considered it a prize. An unlooked-fo-r bargaining spirit was displayed when we endeavored to "wart we agreed, on Mother Natures purchase some of their handiwork. face. This was Cortl. The Island Three, four and five dollars was asked seemed to be floating about on the wa- for the waists. Paper money would ter and looked as though it might sink not be considered, only silver satisfyany moment, Camera laden and filled ing them. - hair-cuttin- g There are some incidents about the mascota in the big naval battle of Jutland which are worth repeating. The mascot on the Tiger was a bulldog, a fine fellow. When getting Into the battle the crew were a bit concerned as to how their favorite would take the crashing of high explosives on the ship, so they plugged his ears with cotton wool, wrapped his head aronnd as If he had a heavy dose of toothache, and a couple of men took the bulldog, much to his annoyance, to a room that was thought to be aa quiet aa the ship could provide. The dog didnt quite fancy being treated aa an Invalid and resented the coddling, but when the Shota began he took It pretty badly and was mighty glad he had a pal sitting on either aide holding him by tho paws. Another boat had a fine, big black cat. Hp was overlooked when they got Into action, and the first shell that came aboard this fellow got loose and took a flying dive overboard. As tbe boat was going abouP 27 knots, even the most Jack Tar could hardly risk going after Tommy. On another ship they had a little ban- which strutted about more Sam, the dinkiest midshipman and with aa Mg a show of courage aa the hardiest of old sea (Jogs. The tars were proud of the swank their pet could assume before strangers. When the first German shell crashed on board the bantam lost all his fine show and flew down one of the ventilators. .When he was rescued and photographed after the fight he presented a bedraggled appearance. London Pest. tender-hearte- d -- MUSIC NEED OF FIGHTING MEN of Band Instruments Brings Cheer to Troops and la Just as Nseessary as Ammunition. ,y Blare The blare of the trombone, the shrill note of the piccolo and the drums blending with other band instruments in a military organization give cheer to the men with the guns and is Just as necessary as ammunition, says Charles H. Parsons of New n York. "During the war the tunes happily accepted were those of the vaudeville stage, when There'll Be a Hot Time la the Old Town Tonight' was said to have led troops to the capture of San Juan hill. The old Civil war melodies having the swing of march cadence were first of all, 'Dixie,' probably used, at least hummingly, by the soldiers of the North, as those who followed the "Stars and Bars.' And It Is worth while to recall that Dlxle' was the most popular of all the melodies strummed In camp and sung In action of all the e songs during the war of 1898. Canned music will give to the boys at the front much of their entertainment evenings to come, added Mr. The phonographic records Parsons. And they will cheer many groups. will have programs provided by tbe stars of the operatic world and other entertainers who may not give to them thplr cheer first hand. Spnnlsh-Amerlca- old-tim- 8aving More Than Daylight Marcus M. Marks of New York, pres-- i ldent of the National Daylight Saving association, says that whereas England saved $12,000,000 in gas and elec-- j trie lighting bills last year under the daylight saving law, and her coal sav-- j lng was more than 800,000 tons, ac-- j cording to authentic reports, In the United Statee the saving in lighting! current and gas daring the five sum-- j mer months when the proposed pl&n'i would be in operation would be at least $40,000,000. It has been estimated that this country would save not less than 1,000,000 tons of coal a season. Golden Rule for Telephone. There is no hope of teaching the elements of courtesy to a telephone, but the application of the Golden Bale by those who have to use the dumb things might soften some of their irrepressible Minneand Irritating Idiosyncrasies. apolis Tribune. r v |