WWI - Excerpts from The Times Picayune - September 1 through 30, 1917 - Orleans Parish Submitted by: Rosemary Ermis June 2004 Source: Times Picayune - September 1917 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http:/www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Excerpts from The Times Picayune Saturday, September 1, 1917 MANY LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI OFFICERS TO WACO Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 31.-- To take commands in the National Guard of Michigan and Wisconsin which will compose the 32d division at Camp McArthur, Waco, Tex., 252 reserve officers who were commissioned here August 15 left for Waco at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Major L. C. Grieves, division adjutant, said that the order detailing the officers to Camp McArthur is to equalize the number of officers among the various camps, and that this number can be spared from the 87th division, which will stationed at Camp Pike. Louisianians--Captains John P. Longmire, Edward Gerald Sabine, Newell Tilton, of infantry; William McF. Averill, of field artillery; First Lieutenant Campbell Palfrey and Second Lieutenants William K. Terry, Roland C. Lawes, George A. Villers, Howard H. Hargrove, Walter S. Savage, George McGinnis, James Thomas Harris, Jr., Charles E. Naylor and Ralph F. Taylor, of infantry; and Second Lieutenants Wallis E. Pitard, Forest McGraw, Charles Karst and John P. O'Leary, of field artillery, all of New Orleans. EXEMPTION BOARD PUNISHES UNJUST CRITICISM That members of District Exemption Board No. 1 will not permit frivolous and unfair criticism from outsiders, was indicated clearly Friday when a protestant who claimed the board had been unjust in allowing one of the recent exemption claims, was promptly turned over to the Department of Justice. The incident caused a stir in the meeting room and was the climax of a session otherwise harmonious. Shortly before adjournment, William H. Byrnes, secretary of the board, explained that he had received a complaint from Mr. Fischer, who had criticized the board for exempting William J. Grennon, 4109 Water street, on the ground of wife support. Mr. Byrnes said Fischer had been offensive in his language, and had accused the board of favoritism and of being unfair. F. J. Fischer, 633 Milan street, son of the complainant, being in the room, it was agreed to give him a hearing. He said the board had been unfair in allowing the claim of Grennon on the ground of wife support. "The man married my sister," said Mr. Fischer, "and his wife is here now with her child, and is ready to make affidavit to the effect that her husband has not for several months been contributing to her support. The Juvenile Court has sentenced him to pay $3 a week for the support of his child, but as far as his wife is concerned no provision has been made for her." Dr. Miller, chairman of the board, declared the exemption had been granted on affidavit that Grennon was the sole support of his aged father and mother, and not because of his wife. The explanation did not satisfy Fischer who continued his abuse of the board. He was turned over to Special Agent Forrest C. Pendleton, of the Department of Justice. After being reprimanded Fischer was allowed to depart. Sam Schiro, 1206 Royal street, appealed from the decision of Division Board No. 5, on the ground that he was the sole support of his aged mother. It was shown he was earning but $32 a month and was in the employ of his brother. Exemption was denied. Andrew S. Kern, 740 Poland street, declared he was the only support of his aged mother who would be left in distressed circumstances should he be drafted. Affidavits verified his statement, and exemption was granted. Gustave F. Dietrich, expert accountant of the Jahncke Shipbuilding Company, appealed from local board No. 13 on industrial grounds. Officers of the concern declared his services most valuable, and the company was working overtime in order to fill orders for the Emergency Fleet Corporation, and that Dietrich had been brought here on account of his technical knowledge. The case was laid over. George Eisweitt, 2522 General Ogden street, wife and two children; exemption granted. August C. Peterson, 3139 Chartres street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Eugene Ed. Grand, 3443 Belleville street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Leo. S. O'Neill, 418 Calhoun street, dependent mother and sisters; exemption granted. Harry Brennen, engineer on board steamship Ruby, exempted while in sea service. August A. Fleisch, expert machinist for Dibert, Bancroft and Ross Company, exempt while employed. V. W. Mills, 1631 Foucher street, industrial grounds; exemption denied. John T. Reeks, 3308 Chestnut street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Charles Bontemps, 2511 Delachaise, dependent wife; called before board. D. R. Miller, 2725 Louisiana avenue, dependent wife and child; called before board. Frederick J. Sill, 2930 Louisiana avenue, clerk Sewerage and Water Board, dependent wife, mother and child; exemption granted. John R. Perez, lawyer, 1839 Valence street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Charles H. Lagan, Jr., 5304 Annunciation street, dependent wife, mother-in-law and grandmother- in-law; called before board. Edward Haspel, 7217 St. Charles avenue, dependent wife and physically unfit; exemption granted. Raphael Davis, 214 Seguin street, dependent wife; called before board. H. M. Crepo, Homer street, Algiers, dependent wife; called before board. Alphonse B. Reed, 224 South Roman street, dependent wife; exemption granted. J. M. Malet, 431 Atlantic avenue, dependent mother, and rejected five times by the navy for defective eyes; referred for examination. Leo Peter Falk, 522 Belleville street, dependent wife and child, and employed in navy yards; instructed to produce affidavits. Eugene Louis May, 1622 Dublin street, dependent wife; called before board. Henry Rikkard Iverson, expert welder for Southern Cotton Oil Company; affidavits required. Letters were received protesting against the exemption of Mitchel Meymann, Park Woodward and Hubert A. Forrest, and all were turned over to the Department of Justice for investigation. A ruling was received from the War Department approving the action of the board in exempting medical students. R. S. COLE MAKES CORRECTION Several days ago Division No. 13 gave the newspapers names of men who were refused exemption. In this list appeared the name of Ralston Steel Cole, 4909 St. Charles avenue, and it was said he claimed exemption on the ground that he had a wife and three children. Mr. Cole said he did not ask for exemption because he had wife and children, but his employer asked that he be exempted as he was needed by the firm. Mr. Cole is manager of the marine department of the New Orleans Underwriters' Agency. Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 2, 1917 ORLEANIAN LEAVES FOR CAMP Thomas John Carey, Jr., son of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Carey, left Friday noon for Fort Pike, Ark. He was a student at the officers' training camp at Fort Logan H. Roots and has been home on leave visiting his parents. He is assigned as a sergeant instructor with the Twelfth Division National Army. R. E. GEARY, JR., JOINS NAVY Robert Emmet Geary, Jr., a native of New Orleans, where he was born September 14, 1900, only son of United States Customs Inspector R. E. Geary of Baton Rouge, enlisted in the navy March 5 at New Orleans and was sent to the Great Lake Naval Training Station, where he remained six weeks, and was then assigned to duty on board the battleship Wyoming. The accompanying photograph was taken at Coney Island, N. Y. [note: not printed in newspaper], about two weeks ago, and shows that young Geary is hale and hearty. He left home weighing 123 pounds and now tips the scale at 147, is in perfect health and ambitious to "get into the game" across the ocean. The young man's maternal grandfather was Captain Otis F. Lewis of Alabama, who served on General Wheeler's staff during the Civil war, while his paternal grandfather was a member of a Louisiana regiment in the Confederate service. MECHANIC JOINS NAVY T. W. Donahoe, president of Finlay & Donahoe, automobile and wagon works, 1021 Magnolia street, a licensed marine engineer and gasoline engine expert, has volunteered his services in the navy, and has received a rating as chief machinist. When examined his eyes were slightly defective, but these were corrected by proper glasses, and he has now been called into service. When war was declared Mr. Donahoe entered into service with the Dock Board as an engineer on patrol boats, later filing an application at the United States Naval Station. He was ordered to report at once. He sent in his resignation to the Dock Board and received his clearance as a first-class machinist. FATHER DEFENDS ENSIGN KOPPEL The statement made to the authorities at Washington that Ensign Harwood Koppel, attached to the gunboat Castine, had told her commander he had embezzled money of the city of New Orleans, and had asked to be sent home that he might make restitution, surprised Koppel's friends, the more so that he had never been in a position to embezzle funds. He was a clerk in the auditor's department. The only way he could have reached any funds would have been by collusion with an official who actually handled money. George Koppel, the father, said Saturday his son had obtained a commission as ensign by individual effort, and without political influence of any sort, and surprised his friends by giving up a more lucrative position to join the navy. The father added: "He volunteered the first or second day that the navy recruiting office was opened here, and, although stating that he had no naval experience, was told that he could be made use of as an intelligence officer, his previous experience as a reporter on various papers fitting him for that purpose... When the Castine was ready to sail they needed one more ensign, and he was asked to volunteer, which he did. A week's service at sea proved to him that he erred in accepting that duty, as he had no sea training whatever. And he registered a transfer to land service again, which was disapproved, although recommended by the captains of his ship." DRAFT DRAWS NO COLOR LINE So far the local exemption boards of New Orleans are without instructions as to what distinction to make between white men and negroes certified as selected for military service, and as the date the men are expected to report for duty is only four days off, members of the board are puzzled as to their course. It is generally understood negro soldiers will not be sent to the same camps as whites, but so far the instructions received by the boards treated the men as a whole and made no distinction as to race. In publishing the lists of men selected no indication was given as to color. This has caused an amount of speculation as to how many white men and who many negroes were drafted. The local board for Division No. 3 has given the first notice of this in the posting of its notice to men selected. It shows seventeen white men and twenty negroes as comprising the first quota of 5 per cent called. (See World War I database) DISTRICT BOARD AT WORK Adhering to the provisions of the exempt laws regarding dependent wives and aged parents as recently interpreted by President Wilson, District Exemption Board No. 1 held an unusually busy session Saturday morning. One of the most interesting cases discussed was that of Dr. John Signiorelli, a young physician of the lower section of the city who claimed exemption at the urgent request of a committee of women interested in the Child Welfare Association, who believed the services of the physician were of vital interest to the organization on account of his knowledge of the Italian language and habits. In a letter to the board Dr. W. W. Butterworth and E. N. Kennedy also testified to the philanthropic work performed by the applicant, who, in addition to his interest in the children's organization, devotes several hours daily to clinical work in the Italian Hall in Esplanade avenue. Dr. Miller, chairman of the board, stated he knew of his personal knowledge of the services rendered by Dr. Signiorelli in the thickly populated Italian neighborhood, and he would be in favor of granting the claim, but on account of the numerous protests received to the exemption of physicians he believed the board should look further into the matter. The case was laid over, and Dr. Butterworth and Mr. Kearny will be requested to furnish additional information regarding the claim. Cases disposed of were as follows: Lina Le Bron, 4019 Constance street, dependent wife and baby; exemption granted. J. DeGeorge, 401 North Claiborne street, dependent wife and children; exemption granted. Harry I. Rosenbaum, 1551 Canal street, dependent mother; exemption granted. David J. Diemukes, 4219 Canal street; exemption granted. S. Margiotta, 3316 Magnolia street; exemption granted. Joseph G. Duvignaud, 3039 Grande Route St. John; request to reopen case denied. Morris Feldman, 439 Canal street, physical disability; ordered re-examined. Louis T. Krennerich, 702 Louis street, dependent mother; laid over for further investigation. W. Spee, Jr., 8624 Cohn street, dependent wife; exemption granted. J. Scott, 511 Lizardi street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Adrast Ducote, 1515 Dante street, dependent mother; exemption granted. William H. West, 2363 Magazine street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Chester Alcorn, 2036 Felicity, dependent wife and physical disability; exemption granted. Ben. B. Senn, 1125 Clouet street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Bisman B. Berkes, 1405 St. Mary street, dependent father and mother; exemption denied for the reason that claimant married during draft period. T. D. Dimitry, 4901 Camp street, now in training camp at Leon Springs. McClellan Johnson, 161 Walnut street, physical disability; exemption denied. J. Wittman, 5399 Tchoupitoulas street, physical disability; exemption granted. William Duncan Ross, Jr. 722 St. Louis street, physical disability; exemption granted. Abraham E. Shushan, 4603 Baronne street, physical disability; exemption denied. Robert Stewart, 1403 Dante street, physical disability; referred back to Board 13, as requested. James Crone, 2039 Rousseau street; petition to be allowed examination in El Paso granted. Oliver Jackson Horton, New York, marine engineer; exemption granted. Byron Earl Dodd, 3502 Magazine street, request personal interview in order be allowed ninety days to close out his affairs; request denied. Alfred Young Crow, 901 Camp street, dependent mother; ordered to appear before board. D. E. Collins, 1016 Camp street, industrial claim; exemption denied. F. R. Beighey, 1618 Terpsichore street, industrial claim; exemption granted. William De Alcala, 634 Baronne street, mental deficiency; exemption granted. William J. Carroll, 201 South Alexander street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Leo M. Martinez, 3528 Tulane avenue, industrial claim; exemption granted. Chas. Richard Parent, 4516 St. Ann street, dependent mother; exemption granted. DILLON NOT A SLACKER Joseph Anthony Dillon, 1031 Peniston street, is not a slacker according to a letter The Times-Picayune has received from his mother, Mrs. Sarah V. Dillon. Dillon's name was among those published August 25 as having failed to report for examination. In her letter Mrs. Dillon says: "Joseph Anthony Dillon is employed by the United Fruit Company as chief wireless operator on the S.S. Abangarez, and when the army summons was received at his home he was far out at sea, and did not reach home until seven days after the date set for the examination. "Although this fact was made known to the proper local authorities by Mr. Chambers, manager of the Tropical Radio Company, no allowance was made for it, and to all outward appearances he was listed as a slacker. He, his family and many friends keenly feel the result of this error. "On Mr. Dillon's arrival in New Orleans he was examined and disqualified on account of being under weight. "I understood that men working at sea on any of the American ships were considered to be doing 'their bit.' "MRS. SARAH V. DILLON." Excerpts from The Times Picayune Monday, September 3, 1917 RESERVE OFFICERS REACH CAMP PIKE Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 2--The first reserve officers to take charge of the work they will have at Camp Pike, with the Eighty-seventh Division are thirty-two lieutenants of the quartermaster department, who went to Camp Pike yesterday. Among them are William S. Behrman, son of Mayor Behrman, of New Orleans, and M. J. Gilmore, who was the only Boxer war veteran in the training camp. Others include: L. Lowenberg, A. F. Israel, R. R. Porterfield, B. F. Campbell and George F. Price, of New Orleans. Lieutenants Gilmore, Lowenberg, and Price will be assistants to Major Thomas Knox, division quartermaster. Lieutenant Behrman is quartermaster mess officer. Lieutenant Porterfield will have a command in the motor truck company. ******************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Tuesday, September 4, 1917 HOSPITAL UNIT 24 ORDERED TO CAMP FOR WAR TRAINING - NEW ORLEANS FIRST IN SOUTH TO RESPOND Base Hospital Unit No. 24, organized under direction of Dr. John B. Elliott, Jr., as part of the great work accomplished by the New Orleans Chapter, American Red Cross, will leave "sometime" Tuesday for "somewhere" in the United States preparatory to the voyage to France. The completed unit, the first in the South to leave for the fighting front, will be under direction of Dr. Elliott as major M.O.R.C. It is composed of widely known local physicians, trained nurses and more than a hundred additional men peculiarly fitted for the important work that will be performed by Base Hospital Unit No. 24. In his report to the New Orleans Chapter, Major Elliott submitted the following list of physicians and surgeons who comprise the officers of Unite No. 24.: Major Urban Maes, Captains John T. Halsey, Erasmus D. Fenner, John Smyth, Charles T. Chamberlain, Joseph D. Weis, Isaac Ivan Lemann and J. A. Lanford, Lieutenants S. Chaille Jamison, E. P. A. Ficklen, Charles A. Bahn, Harold Fisher Kearney, Paul G. Lacroix, Muir Bradburn, John F. Dicks, Warren T. Scott, P. J. Carter, W. O'D. Jones, C. K. Wall, E. R. Bowie, S. King Rand, G. E. Sandoz (dentist) and A. Meynier (dentist); Captain B. B. Ballanfant, Q.M.C., U.S.R., is the quartermaster. The nursing staff of the base hospital unit is composed of sixty-five professional nurses who will leave here with Major Elliott and the corps of assistants. The staff is under direction of Miss Ethel Agnes Holmes, who is designated as chief nurse. The first assistant nurse is Miss Minnie H. Mims, and the head nurse for the operating room is Mrs. Eula M. Clark. The remainder of the staff is composed of Misses Theodora M. Anderson, Ursula L. Armstrong, Clothilde A. Beaud, Eunice Broussard, Jane C. Bright, Margaret M. Beckmeyer, Ruth A. Babin, Frances K. Carville, Eunice Calloway, Lillian Carpenter, Mattie E. Coleman, Lena DiCarlo, Katherine Dent, Harry Belle Durrant, Carrie G. Ellis, Rose Ina French, Frances R. Fabing, Mignonette Gauche, Lottie Glazener, Corinne Gromillion, Maries Louise Guerin, Jennie D. Guthrie, Marie Louise Gutierrez, Verna E. Glazener, Inez Pearl Hatch, Charlotte Hill, Stella J. Helwick, Clementina Invernizio, Mae B. Kaufman, Katherine Killilea, Janella Lansing, Mary Price Little, Genevieve C. Lindsey, Sallie E. Lawrence, Emma May McDonald, Lida McGuirk, Helena E. Mauffray, Ethel Milliken, Juanita Moore, Maud Florence Mims, Rose Mueller, Jennie B. Ott, Mary V. Pagaud, Eula Lee Paschall, Maud A. Spinner, Victoria M. Stevens, Rose A. Seary, Frances E. Slay, Natalie H. Schoettle, Bessie Mae Wall, Ella M. Wall, Corinne Wells and Rinda Williamson, Mrs. Della T. Oliver, Mrs. Lydia Breaux, Mrs. Hettie Drossett, Mrs. Kate Foley and Mrs. Annie May Latham. The civilian employees are Edward Grebe and Walter P. Livaudais both employed as cooks. Following is the personnel of the enlisted men: Emile J. Balser, Raymond L. Balser, Cabell W. Bannerman, Albert W. Bart, E. W. Beck, James A. Becker, Charles Berger, Rene Paul Bernard, Charles W. Bickell, Joseph N. Bienvenu, Martin Birenzweig, Arnold B. Black, E. F. Bourgeois, Roy Boyett, John E. Bridges, Raphael Miles Brocks, Stephen Brune, Guy R. Buisson, E. H. Burns, David A. Carit, Darwin B. Carre, Jr., Malcolm B. Causey, Maurice Cazenavette, George A. Christensen, Salvador J. Cortello, Allan A. Danos, Adlard J. Danos, Joseph DeCorte, Armand J. Dellande, Gabriel M. Dering, Jr., Sidney A. Desporte, Jesse L. Dowdell, Louis John Dubuc, Earl R. Ellington, Leo H. Englander, Milton Feitel, Arthur C. Fisher, John B. L. Fontenot, John J. Foret, Warren J. Fortier, Charles H. Foster, Frank S. Foster, Julius W. Friend, Edgar C. Gadpaille, Finus E. Gaston, Frank Gemar, Joseph Giglio, Albert L. Goldstein, Sidney G. Grandjean, Hiram L. Gray, John H. Hairston, Hardeman A. Balee, William S. Harris, Jr., William A. Heard, William J. Heavey, John W. Heno, Donald H. Higgins, William Carroll Hill, Charles Christian Hille, Jesse S. Hoffpauir, Francis X. Hogan, William Hogan, Frank R. Honey, Howard Owen Hunter, William T. Insley, Jr., Charles J. Ives, Frank D. Johnson, Adolph J. Karan, McFaelton Keister, James L. Kelly, Frank Kiefer, Jr., George A. Klumpp, John L. Konz, Conrad Kunz, Paul J. Lacassin, George B. Lampton, Samuel B. Lampton, William J. Lampton, Henry L. Lea, John C. Lea, James M. Lemann, Clarence F. Leonard, Sam F. Life, Purser I. Lillard, Amos L. Litton, R. H. Logan, Willie E. Lott, Paul L. Loubere, John Cecil Lowe, Raymond W. Luck, Warren E. Lyle, William O. Magee, Anthony E. Maurin, Silas B. Mayer, Ralph N. Menetre, Otho Messer, James T. Mills, John L. Montgomery, Paul H. Morales, Earl Morgan, Oscar F. Mottram, William C. Murray, Christopher J. McEvoy, William J. McNamara, J. O. McNeese, Louis E. Nelson, R. J. Patterson, Erwin D. Poncet, Albert Pons, Jr., James Price, John W. Read, Jr., Robert B. Rishton, William E. Robins, Frank B. Ross, Charles M. Roussell, Alwynn R. Rouyer, Lionel F. St. Martin, Marcelle St. Pasteur, Daniel H. Sanders, Jr., John A. Schaule, Anton J. Schneider, Gustave C. Schumann, Jr., Antoine H. Serio, Herschel V. Shelby, Daniel P. Snow, Joe S. Stocker, William E. Storey, Horace F. Tavares, William L. Tennant, Bradford Y. Times, Arthur J. Tonguis, Jesse C. Torrens, Claiborne D. Trainor, Steve H. Turnbull, Vannah E. Van Horn, Gilbert L. Van Tuyl, Alexander E. Vautrain, Low G. Vickers, Lee L. Vise, Joseph G. Wagner, Julius A. Waite, William Walker, Ellis F. Ward, Edward H. Watermeir, A. W. Weems, William E. Welsh, Felix A. Williams, Walter A. Williams, Harman D. Young, A. Turninia. In his report to Chairman Hayne on the work incidental to completing the unit, Major Elliott gives special thanks to Dr. Rudolph Matas, Mrs. A. B. Tipping, who was appointed by Dr. Matas acting chief nurse in May, 1917, and A. B. Tipping, superintendent of Touro Infirmary, who was appointed purchasing agent by Dr. Matas in June. Mr. Tipping, the report reads, purchased and has stored in the old United State mint, crated and ready for immediate shipment, every article required by the most modern and up-to-date 500- bed hospital, from ambulances and sterilizers to the most delicate surgical instrument. "Of the $53,921.69 already expended for supplies and equipment, $43,132.03 has been paid to merchants and tradesmen in this city. As the money was raised in the city for the base hospital, I felt it only right that as much of this as possible should be expended in New Orleans," said Mr. Tipping. "The citizens of New Orleans," said Mr. Hayne, "and particularly the members of this chapter, which comprises the parishes of Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Martin, St. Mary Ascension, Assumption, Tangipahoa, Washington and Orleans, can now feel that they have person interest in the war." ADVICE TO MEN LEAVING FOR CAMP Washington, Sept. 3.--Drafted men of the first five per cent contingent who will leave Wednesday for mobilization camps are directed in regulations issued today to take a minimum of civilian clothing and personal belongings. Toilet articles, towels and handkerchiefs are recommended and no objection will be made to two changes of underclothing. Attention is called to the fact that civilian clothing will be discarded when camp is reached ... and it was suggested that clothing not worth keeping be worn. The men may carry only light hand baggage on the train and as suitcases and handbags will not be allowed for permanent use at camp, articles may be carried in bundles if desired. Before reporting to the local board drafted men should have their hair cut very short; should be bathed and wear clean clothing. To insure quick communication with his family each recruit is advised to provide himself with post cards or stamped envelopes. TWO WED SINCE REGISTRATION DAY DRAFTED IN ARMY Eugene Louis May, 1622 Dublin street, claimed a dependent wife, and when questioned by the board, admitted he married on July 8, 1917, several weeks after the draft law had gone into effect. The same claim was advanced by Charles J. Boucher, Jr., 4417 Chartres street. He also acknowledged having married on July 28, 1917, after being drafted. During his examination he denied that he had married for the purpose of avoiding the draft. Both claims were denied. The case of Dudley P. Mantero, who claimed exemption on the grounds of a dependent wife and child, was referred to the Department of Justice for investigation. The applicant claimed his wife had no means of support except that derived from her husband's labor, and produced a number of affidavits to this effect, while on the other hand, the board was informed that the woman's parents were amply able to provide for her. Frank F. Federico, wealthy macaroni manufacturer, appeared before the board on the claim of a dependent mother. When questioned, he admitted his factory was rated at over $50,000, and was owned by his mother. His claim for exemption was denied. An unusual case was brought to the attention of the board by James A. Robin, chairman of Division Board No. 5 when the latter asked for information concerning Henry Frellson P. Cassagne, the young man whose father died the previous day. Mr. Robin declared Cassagne had made no claim of exemption, and his name had been certified to the adjutant general for service on September 5. The young man having since lost his father, and becoming the sole support of his mother, the lower board asked for instructions concerning his recent claim of exemption. Though it was shown the board had no further jurisdiction in the matter as the applicant was now in the service, the lower board was authorized to substitute a man in Cassagne's place, pending the decision of the adjutant general. Results of the session were: Abraham L. Shushan, 4603 Baronne street, previously denied on ground of physical disability; case reopened and affidavits asked for on grounds of dependent wife. James J. Lesner, 3615 Magazine street, exemption previously denied; case reopened and exemption granted on grounds of dependent mother and two minor brothers. Arthur Pitard Portas, 2218 Peniston street, petition to obtain passport to settle legal business in Mexico; leave of absence granted for six months. Eugene Louis May, 1622 Dublin street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Charles J. Boucher, Jr., 4417 Chartres street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Andrew Lyons Caldwell, 508 South Gayoso, dependent wife; exemption granted. Albert Pitchford, 3309 South Carrollton avenue, dependent children; exemption denied. Clarence E. Faber, 1112 Robert street, dependent wife and children; affidavits required. Joseph Mangipano, 1199 Lafayette avenue, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Louis T. Krennerich, 702 Louisa street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Jerome Kronenberger, 3724 Orleans street, dependent wife and child; exemption denied. Frank F. Federico, 1039 North Rampart street, dependent wife; exemption denied. A. B. Eaton, 1203 Annunciation street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Joe J. Imbraguglio, 1201 Magazine street, dependent mother and blind sister; called before the board. F. Hooge, 1135 South Franklin street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Maurice A. Cazaubon, 1048 Baronne, dependent wife; called before the board. Frank Sperry, 1815 Frenchmen street, industrial claim; exemption denied. Dudley P. Mantero, 4304 Magazine street; dependent wife and child; referred to the Department of Justice for investigation. John F. Fourcade, 413 South Cortez street, dependent mother; called before the board. John A. Landische, dependent wife; exemption granted. Louis P. Paquet, 124 South Scott street, dependent mother; called before the board. F. F. Brown, 326 South White street, dependent wife and children, exemption granted. A. Bage, 3221 St. Ann street, dependent mother; called before the board. George A. Fournier, 707 North Miro street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. W. F. Abadie, 1216 North Dupre street, technology student; exemption denied. H. W. Hansen, 413 North Rampart street, request for discharge until November 1; called before the board. Isaac N. Tower, 4910 Constance street, removed to 848 Camp street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Henry Philip Ruppert, 732 Eleonore street, physical disability; exemption denied. Albert J. Gardner, 1526 Carondelet street, dependent parents; exemption granted. Joseph Jacoma, 709 St. James street, alien and dependent wife; affidavits required. F. P. Schroeder, 1623 Erato street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Joseph Tores, 4028 Ulloa street, dependent parents, called before the board. Anthony L. Michou, 6743 Catina street, dependent wife and discharged from navy for physical disability; exemption granted. Ed. F. Walsh, 217 North Gayoso street, dependent wife; called before the board. Claude J. Bergeron, 314 North Galvez street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Samuel St. Martin, 2336 St. Louis street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Frank Harrison, 2008 Iberville street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. John Allen, 117 Prieur street, dependent wife and children; exemption granted. Sidney Miller, 320 North Johnson street, dependent mother; called before the board. Gaetano Misuraco, 514 Kerlerec street, alien and dependent wife; called before the board. Clarence Reed, 2132 Orleans street, dependent wife; exemption granted. John A. Schmidt, 407 North Claiborne street, industrial claim; exemption denied. Jules L. Brana, 506 Carondelet street, dependent mother; called before the board. Geo. G. Curl, 2005 St. Charles avenue from Muskogee, Okla., dependent wife and child; called before the board. Walter E. Tassin, 432 South White street, dependent wife and children; exemption granted. SEPARATE TRAIN FOR THE RACES The negroes drafted for the army in New Orleans will leave the city on separate trains from the white men was the advice received Monday by Mayor Behrman. The mayor received a letter from Adjutant General McCrory at Baton Rouge advising that General Crowder had issued orders permitting the separate transportation of white and negro soldier. The mayor said he believed it would be an embarrassing situation, if not a dangerous one, for the white and negro troops to leave on the same train. There would be crowds of negroes at the station to bid their relatives and friends goodbye, and a clash with whites assembled for the same purpose might occur. Excerpts from The Times Picayune Wednesday, September 5, 1917 NO COLOR LINE DRAWN IN MAKING TROOP ASSIGNMENT Washington, Sept. 4.--The color line will neither be drawn nor considered in assigning troops in the national army to the various cantonments. The congressional delegations of many of the Southern states have made formal requests that no negro troops be sent to their cantonments for training. In addition to discussing the matter with these delegations, Secretary Baker has called into consultation many of the Southern senators and representatives. When the matter was first discussed, many recommended that a separate cantonment in the North be set aside for negro troops. Publication of this suggestion brought forth vigorous protests from a number of localities which were mentioned as desirable places for such a cantonment. It was shown, evidently to the satisfaction of the secretary of war, that the chance for race trouble is greater in the North than in the South. When a ruling in favor of no color line, in the assignment of troops, was about ready to be handed down, the trouble at Houston occurred. This caused War Department officials to open up the matter for further discussion. The analysis of the problem continued until a very short time before the announcement of the decision, as Mr. Baker conferred today on the subject with Representative Harrison of Mississippi, and with Representative Dent, the chairman of the military affairs committee. Each advised against sending Northern negroes to Southern cantonments. It is believed that the War Department officials have chosen the lesser of the two evils. If there are going to be race riots, they evidently prefer that they be in the South, as experience has shown that clashes between whites and blacks in that section of the country are nothing like so serious as are those which happen north of Mason and Dixon's Line. There will be no deviation from the established policy of the War Department to segregate the white and black soldiers in the cantonments. Each race will have identical housing, food and supplies. The race problem is nothing like as serious at the National Guard encampment as it is at the cantonments. The number of negroes in the National Guard is small. The War Department officials point out that danger from race troubles can be minimized by co-operation on the part of the people in the communities nearby. At Montgomery, for example, arrangements were made whereby a delegation of the most prominent negro residents called upon incoming negro troops and explained that the attitude of the white people of that section toward negroes is entirely friendly and that there is nothing to fear so long as the negro troopers maintain order. DRAFT BOARD LET OFF MEN OF MEANS, NEIGHBOR ASSERTS Charges of discrimination by local boards were for the first time brought to the attention of District Exemption Board No. 1 Tuesday. Complaint was made by Frank A. Puyan, 5709 Chartres street, who appeared to maintain his claim of exemption on the grounds of dependency. His claim had been rejected by Local Board No. 8, and his contentions were that several neighbors with fewer dependents had been excused. Puyan gave a list of names of men who, he said, had been exempted. In the majority of cases the persons exempted were known to have means. The names were submitted to District Attorney Luzenberg for investigation. James W. Montgomery, 436 South Galvez street, claimed exemption on the ground of a dependent wife, but as he had married in June his claim was rejected. A case of mistaken identity was shown through the complaint of Nathan Oppenheim, 2426 Jena street and Division Board No. 12 was instructed to conduct a physical examination. Oppenheim contended he had not been called before the lower board. Investigation showed the notice had been sent in the name of Oppenheimer to Cadiz street. The exemption claim of E. A. Leonhardt, son of the late Postmaster Leonhardt, caused a lively discussion at the night session. Mr. Leonhardt declared he had a dependent wife and mother-in-law entirely dependent upon him for support and though his business was worth approximately $12,000 to dispose of the same at present would cause a hardship he would be unable to overcome. He said the impression was that his father had left a large estate, but this was incorrect, the three children having inherited only about $200 each. Mr. Byrnes asked for a ruling of the chair concerning the interpretation of the law governing exemptions to married men, and added that in his opinion the assets of the head of a family had no bearing upon his exemption, should his family be dependent on his labor. Dr. Miller differed from this opinion and said he would not vote to exempt anyone whose income was sufficient to provide for the support of his family. Upon motion of Mr. Byrnes, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, the claim of Mr. Leonhardt was granted and the ruling of the lower board was set aside, Mr. Stadler voting no. Another interesting case decided by the board was that of Max Fink, the musician. The claim for exemption of the latter was denied September 1, but upon application the case was ordered re-opened in order to allow the applicant time to file affidavit in support of a dependent wife. It was shown the parents of Mrs. Fink were well able to provide for her, and the claim of her husband again was denied. F. P. Schroeder, 1623 Erato street, dependent wife and child; exempted. Nathan Oppenheim, 2426 Jena street, order examined by District Board No. 12. James W. Montgomery, 436 South Galvez street, dependent wife; exemption denied. H. A. Boyer, 401 Jackson avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. Ed. F. Walch, 217 North Gayoso street, wife, exemption denied. John D. Wilson, 914 Cadiz street, case reopened and wife ordered to appear. Philip Elwood Edgerson, 5119 Magazine street, wife; exemption denied. E. W. Hansen, 1219 North Rampart street; exemption granted to October 1, 1917. Wesley Robinson, 2620 Felicity street, physical disability; exemption granted. Maurice A. Cazaubon, 1048 Baronne street, wife; exemption granted. Clarence E. Faber, 1112 Short street, wife and child; exemption granted. Frank Harrison, 2008 Iberville street, wife, exemption denied. Joseph Torres, 4028 Ulloa street, dependent parents; exemption granted. Louis P. Pacquet, 124 S. Scott, dependent mother; exemption granted. Leon Rich, 1217 Peters avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. M. F. Cazeaux, 1210 Summer street, Algiers, wife; exemption granted. Sidney Miller, 320 N. Johnson street, physical disability; exemption granted. George G. Curl, 2005 St. Charles avenue, wife and child; exemption denied. Joseph J. Imbroguglio, 1201 Magazine street, parents; exemption denied. Frank A. Puyan, 5709 Chartres street, dependent mother and sisters; exemption denied. John F. Fourcade, 413 South Cortez street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Andrew C. Breaux, 1135 Howard street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Jules L. Brana, 506 Carondelet street, dependent mother; exemption denied. John Williams, 3717 North Rampart street, dependent wife; called before the board. Erastise Alex Leonardt, 4512 Perrier street, dependent wife and mother-in-law; exemption granted. Joseph A. Bunol, 116 South Dorgenois street, dependent wife and assisting father and mother-in- law; called before the board. Gus Levy, 2628 Canal street, dependent wife and partially dependent mother; called before the board. Thomas Scott Buck, 2302 Canal street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. William J. Karasick, 8300 Sycamore street, dependent wife and mother; called before the board. Fred F. Schmalz, 1011 Piety street, exempted by lower board and asked for passport; called before the board. Abraham Lazard Shushan, 4600 Baronne street, dependent wife and child; referred to Mr. Carpenter to ascertain rating of the firm of Shushan Bros. Thomas Conway Farrell, 4623 Dryades street, dependent wife and two children; already exempted by lower board. Frank U. Rogan, 632 Clouet street, dependent mother, grandmother and minor brother, exemption denied. M. J. Theard, 1775 Gentilly avenue, dependent mother; called before the board. Leo P. Falk, 522 Belleville street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Santo J. Pecoraro, 1228 Dumaine street, physical disability; called before the board with affidavit from physician. Clarence F. Garcie, 2630 Barracks street, pilot and dependent wife; asked to produce regular form, with endorsement of collector of port. Walker Burdette Handy, 323 Magnolia street, dependent wife and sister; called before the board. Thomas D. Antoine, 137 South Liberty street, dependent wife and stepchild; exemption granted. Zeno H. Bennel, 8540 Jeannette street, dependent mother; called before the board. Arnold Faccio, 317 North Broad street, dependent mother; called before the board. Louis A. Hall, 439 Lamarque street, dependent parents and wife; called before the board. Daniel Kahn, 2409 Marengo street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Charles Henry Behre, Jr., 2800 Peters avenue, physical disability; record incomplete and referred to lower board. Leslie Scott, 2210 Erato street, mariner and dependent wife; asked to produce affidavit from United Fruit Company. William Harold Power, 209 South Alexander street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Telesphore Leon, 1200 North Prieur street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Max Fink, 133 South Murat street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Exemption previously denied on September 1, and case reopened for filing of affidavits. Herbert J. Bremermann, 522 South Cortez street, industrial claim; representative of the Slidell Shipbuilding Company; instructed to appear before the board. Victor J. Tudury, 4012 Ulloa street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Louis Malachias, 434 South Rampart street, dependent father and mother living in Greece; given to October 1 to dispose of business. Edward Michael St. John, 241 South Solomon street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Excerpts from The Times Picayune Thursday, September 6, 1917 FIRST MEN ARE OFF FOR TRAINING CAMP AT FORT PIKE, ARK. With only night watchmen and a few early risers to wave them good-bye, a determined little group of twelve young men marched to the Union station early Wednesday morning and entrained for Fort Pike. It was the initial movement of New Orleans' draft army of 2776 men--the men who answered their call to duty under the great democratic method of national selective draft. Wednesday afternoon a second detachment of fourteen men took their departure. Thursday three more detachments will leave, and every train leaving New Orleans for Fort Pike for the next few days will carry other groups of selected men until New Orleans' first quota of 5 per cent will have departed. This 5 percent will be composed of 128 men. One man failed to respond to the call. This was Charles C. Diechman, of Division No. 2, who, it is understood, has left New Orleans for New York. Chandos Workman was the alternate named to take his place, and he was in the group of fourteen who left Wednesday afternoon. The dozen men of Division No. 1 gathered at their headquarters at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning and marched in Dryades street to the Union station, with the board members of their division at their head. The second group of men from Division No. 2, who left Thursday afternoon, met at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at divisions headquarters in the Canal Bank building and left via the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company. Divisions Nos. 3, 4 and 5 will send their 5 per cent quotas Thursday. The men from No. 3 will leave from their headquarters in the Tulane Medical building, Division No. 4 will leave from the Franklin School, Dumaine and Johnson streets, and Division No. 5 will leave from headquarters in the Esplanade Avenue Girls' High School. Division No. 9 has summoned the following 5 per cent of its quota to report Friday at 5 p.m. The selected men did not sleep on beds of ease Wednesday night, as they were not furnished Pullman berths and had to catch their sleep upon the seats of the ordinary day coaches. The sergeant in charge of each group was furnished with sufficient meal tickets, each of a face value of 60 cents, for the feeding of the men. UPTOWN BUTCHER DENIED THE CHARGE HE IS PRO-GERMAN Declaring he had been falsely charged with being a German and a German sympathizer, August Faber, butcher, 1042 Soniat street, appeared before District Exemption Board No. 1 Wednesday morning and asked that the case of his son-in-law, Thomas Scott Buck, be reopened. The latter was granted exemption at Tuesday's meeting on the ground of a dependent wife. In a letter to the board Buck stated his father-in-law had refused to sign an affidavit in his behalf because the latter was a German and a German sympathizer. At the hearing Wednesday morning Mr. Faber stated his willingness to provide for his daughter should the case be reopened and his son-in-law drafted, and strongly denied the statement of Buck to the effect that he was of German origin or a sympathizer of Germany. On motion of Mr. Stadler the case of Buck was ordered reopened and his wife was instructed to appear before the board. Delvaille H. Theard appeared before the board and requested that the case of Frank Federico, macaroni manufacturer, who was denied exemption the previous day, be reopened. Mr. Theard said he could produce additional evidence to prove that the applicant was really the only support of his mother. By unanimous vote the request was denied. A letter was received from Local Board No. 8 denying the statement of F. A. Puyan to the effect that favoritism and discrimination had prompted the action of that board in its decisions. The letter was received and filed. District Attorney Luzenberg served notice that he had filed thirty-one appeals from decisions rendered by Local Board No. 12. It was said the intention of the district attorney is to appeal nearly all cases where exemptions were granted by lower boards on grounds of dependency. Thomas Scott Buck, 2302 Canal street, exempted on ground of dependent wife; case reopened and wife instructed to appear before the board. Frank Federico, macaroni manufacturer, exemption previously denied; application for rehearing, denied. Gaetano Missinaca, 614 Kerlerec street, alien; exemption granted. Louis A. Hall, 439 Lamarque street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Lyle C. Saxon, 612 Royal street, physical disability; exemption granted. William J. Karasic, 8300 Sycamore street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Alexander Bage, 3221 St. Ann street, dependent mother and sisters; exemption granted. Charles Howard Lagan, 928 Peters avenue, dependent wife; exemption denied. Joseph Andrew Lennox, 2238 Berlin street, dependent wife; exemption granted by lower board. John P. Fitzgerald, 4506 S. Derbigny street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. Edward W. Pierson, 1927 Upperline street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Charles Bontemps, 2511 Delachaise street, physical disability; exemption granted. Herman Sylve, 429 Opelousas street, industrial claim; exemption granted. Walter Faulk, 707 Brooklyn avenue, dependent wife; exemption granted. David Ingram, 1224 Tricou street, dependent mother with three sons in the army; called before the board. William McN. Forrestier, 4230 Bienville, industrial claim; exemption denied. H. E. Geissert, 810 Pine street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Edgar Earle Peyton, 819 Camp street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Isom Carter, 232 Broadway, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Joseph L. Jackson, 2535 Jena street, physical disability; examined by Dr. Miller and exemption denied. Raphael Katz, 1220 N. Claiborne street, dependent wife; called before the board. Jesse Price, 1426 St. Louis street, dependent children; exemption denied. James Vaughn, 1818 General Taylor street, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. H. C. Howard, 2031 Cleveland avenue; dependent mother; exemption granted. The following communication from local board No. 8 was received and ordered filed: "In this morning's Times-Picayune Mr. F. A. Puyan is quoted as having charged before your body that this board has practiced unfair discrimination in the matter of exemptions or discharges. "If Mr. Puyan is correctly quoted, from our viewpoint, Mr. Puyan tells a deliberate, malicious falsehood. "Each claimant for exemption before this board, in addition to the prescribed affidavits, was subjected, under oath, in private audience before this board to a set series of questions by which we hoped to arrive at a fair conclusion. Copies, in each case, of these inquiries were forwarded your body. "If in any case applicants perjured themselves, the responsibility is not with us. "Mr. Puyan claimed exemption on the basis of support of mother, brothers, and sisters. The following is a copy of his statement before this board signed by himself: Personal salary, $17 per week; sister's salary, $79.20 monthly for nine months; brother's salary, $75 monthly; brother's salary, $6 per week. Family consists of mother and ten children. Five children under 16. Brother in Texas drafted. "Every action of this body has been open and above board. Our reports carefully detailed were promptly forwarded to the press. Records in each individual case are complete to date and are open to public inspection. "We respectfully submit that if Mr. Puyan's innuendo are correct our successors should be provided. "M. P. DOULLUT, Chairman, "ROBERT ROGER, Clerk. "E. S. KELLY, Physician." Excerpts from The Times Picayune Friday, September 7, 1917 MANY LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI MEN REACH CAMP Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 6 -- Many Louisianians and Mississippians arrived at Camp Pike for service in the 87th division, national army, today. The New Orleans continent had not yet arrived, but telegrams indicate that it will be here by Friday morning. Colonel Frederick Shaw, commanding the receiving depot, today said that the first 2000 men arriving will be formed into the First Regiment of the division and will be in the depot brigade commanded by Brigadier General Poor. This brigade will supply the other three brigades with officers and men. As soon as sufficient number arrives they will be formed into regiments by states and assigned to the brigades in which they will serve abroad. Among the officers arriving today are Lieutenants James K. Bagley, of New Orleans, Fourth Company; Lawrence Shwabacher, of New Orleans, Sixth; Julien J. Burvant and Heber S. Darton, of New Orleans, Eighth; and Oscar J. Gomez, of New Orleans, Ninth. LOUIS LARUE IN ARTILLERY Louis Larue, grandson of the late Colonel Michel D. Le Gardeur, who died Monday night with the wish on his lips that young Larue carry out the fighting traditions of the Le Gardeur family by serving his country today, was accepted in the Washington Artillery and attached to the headquarters company. His successful effort to join after he had once been rejected for a minor physical defect followed the exhortation of his late grandfather that he make "another try." WAR WORKERS WIN DRAFT EXEMPTION OVER ALL OTHERS Following its previous policy, the board evidenced a disposition to exempt from military service employes of plants engaged in the government service, whose technical occupations rendered their services indispensable. Applicants, however, are required to accompany their petitions with affidavits from their employers. Alfred Louis Warriner of Poydras postoffice, declared he was agent of M. & R. Warriner, local representatives of the Elder, Dempster Steamship Company, and letters from his firm showed him to be almost indispensable. Exemption was granted. Walter B. Handy, 323 Magnolia street, filed a claim on the ground that he was the sole support of his mother, sister and child, but an investigation showed he was the only unemployed person of the family. His claim was denied. District Attorney Luzenberg advised the board that P. Delahoussaye, 2118 Urquhart street, whose name had been certified to the adjutant general, was now in the parish prison serving a term of sixty days for carrying a concealed weapon, and he was also under charges of grand larceny. T. C. Farrell, 4623 Dryades street, dependent wife and two children, exemption granted. John David Wilson, 914 Cadiz street, dependent wife and child; granted. Frank R. Lambert, 2976 Toledano street, physical disability; denied. Walter C. April, 3502 Annunciation street, dependent wife and two children; granted. Joseph Peyton, 1213 Elmira street, dependent wife and child; granted. Frank Conzonere, 1939 Burdette street, dependent parents; denied. M. J. Theard, 1775 Gentilly avenue, dependent mother and sister; denied. Walter B. Handy, 323 Magnolia street, dependent mother, sister and child; denied. Ralph Katz, 1220 N. Claiborne street, dependent wife; granted. J. Soubira, 1337 Kerlerec street, physical disability; denied. Santos J. Pecoraro, 1228 Dumaine street, physical disability; granted. Prince Hill, 4720 S. Liberty street, dependent wife and two children; granted. Thomas Walker, 1931 Jena street, dependent wife and two children; granted. Zeno H. Bensel, 8540 Jeannette street, dependent mother; granted. Albert M. Fouseca, 531 Dufossat street, dependent wife; application to reopen case denied. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Saturday, September 8, 1917 BANTAM CHAMPION PETE HERMAN FAILS TO WIN EXEMPTION Pete Herman, champion bantamweight fighter of the world, was neatly blocked by District Exemption Board No. 1 Friday morning in an attempt to deliver one of his famous body blows, the like of which placed many of his fistic opponents to sleep in previous encounters. Members of the board, however, were onto his sidestepping, and when the little champion tried to slip over his claim of exemption from military service under the modest name of Peter Gulotta, 1123 Ursuline street, Dr. Miller, chairman of the board, called a halt, and after a whispered conversation with his conferees, announced the sporting name and occupation of the applicant. Herman based his exemption claim on the ground of aged, infirm and dependent parents. Investigation showed his parents could be well provided for by their sons, whether the fighter joined the army or not, and the claim was denied. For the first time the members were called upon to pass on the exemption claim of a physician. Dr. Theo. F. Kirn, 3310 Cleveland avenue, pleaded physical disability. He was instructed to appear before Dr. Isadore Dyer for examination. The case of Thomas Scott Buck, who claimed his father-in-law, Aug. Faber, had refused to assist him on account of his pro-German sympathies, was reopened, and his claim of exemption was granted. Peter Cvitanovich, an Austrian fisherman, who claimed to have taken out his first naturalization papers, said he would not fight against Germany or Austria for the reason that his father and brother were now fighting in the Austrian army. Having ascertained that the man could not speak or understand English, the board granted exemption. The following cases were disposed of: George William Baker, 2428 Constance street, dependent mother; laid over. Julius J. Egloff, 3805 Carondelet street, industrial claim; denied. Raphael Davis, 319 Seguin street, dependent wife; denied, applicant having married since June 5. Thos. Scott Buck, 2302 Canal street, dependent wife and child; exemption previously granted; decision affirmed. Geo. Torregano, 1814 Columbus street, dependent mother; denied. Arnold Fascio, 317 North Broad street, dependent mother; denied. A. C. Waffenschmidt, 4026 Annunciation street, dependent wife; denied. Harry E. Geissert, 810 Pine street, dependent mother; application to reopen case denied. L. C. Hereford, 2316 Valence street; passport granted to Central America for six months. Geo. J. DeBouchel, 2420 Ursuline street, physical disability; application to reopen case denied. Willie Batiste, 8919 Peach street, dependent mother and sister; called before the board. Louis M. Lavigne, 1521 Dryades street, physical disability; laid over. Peter F. Kelly, 233 North Broad street, dependent wife and physical disability; granted. Eugene A. Wagner, 4720 Constance street, dependent mother; denied. David Ingram, 1224 Tricou street, dependent mother; denied. J. Picone, 4930 Tchoupitoulas street, dependent wife; application to reopen case denied. Edward C. Williams, 1731 Palmtyra street, dependent mother; granted. Antoine Gant, 1220 Orleans street, dependent mother and wife; called before the board. Henry Werner, Jr., 1052 City Park avenue, physical disability; denied. W. W. Smith, 826 St. Ann street, dependent wife; called before the board. James C. Dickinson, 1327 Esplanade avenue, dependent wife; called before the board. Dr. Theo. F. Kirn, 3310 Cleveland avenue, physical disability; ordered before Dr. Isidore Dyer for examination. Philip W. Huth, 814 North Derbigny street, dependent wife and child; denied. William A. Beshel, 2626 St. Philip street, dependent father and child; denied. Henry T. Thibodeaux, 4605 Freret street, dependent wife; case reopened and granted. Peter Gulota (Pete Herman), 1123 Ursuline street, dependent parents; denied. George H. Julier, 3339 Canal street, dependent mother; granted. Henry J. Costello, 1518 Dumaine street, dependent mother; denied. S. I. Isabel, 1830 St. Philip street, dependent wife; called before the board. Frank J. Morgan, 915 North Lopez street, dependent mother; denied. Samuel Morrison, 1220 St. Peter street, dependent mother and sister; called before the board. Foster Lewis, 1431 St. Ann, physical disability; called before the board. George Nicolaides, 729 St. Claude street, alien; granted. John Federine, 2802 Tulane avenue, dependent wife; ordered to appear before the board Saturday. Leven Blanton, 1409 Orleans street, dependent father; denied. Haspar Cusimano, 819 Chartres street, alien; laid over. Joseph O'Neil, 2809 St. Ann street, dependent wife; called before the board. Morty Jordan, 523 St. Charles street, British subject; granted. Ed. B. Tildin, 724 North Alexander street, dependent mother; allowed twenty-four hours to furnish affidavits. Sidney O. Forrestier, 921 North Galvez street, dependent wife; called before the board. C. Montalbano, 724 St. Philip street, alien; laid over. Henry Carter, 814 Marais street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Charles Musachia, 3011 Toulouse street, dependent parents; called before the board. A. E. Commagere, 2934 Orleans street, industrial claim; granted. Peter Cvitanovich, 518 Dumaine street, naturalized Austrian; granted. George Chandler, 2110 St. Philip street, physical disability; denied. William F. Ehrhardt, 2518 Conti street, dependent mother; twenty-four hours allowed to file affidavits. MANY ORLEANIANS REACH CAMP PIKE FOR ARMY TRAINING Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 7--Thomas John Carey, Jr., a young lawyer of New Orleans, today reported to Major Grieves, adjutant of the Eighty-seventh Division, as a sergeant in the national army. Mr. Carey was a student-officer in the Sixth Company of the Twelfth Provisional Regiment, but did not receive a commission. He is one of a detail of fourteen who were assigned to the higher rank of noncommissioned officers, and has requested he be assigned battalion sergeant major. He is a graduate of Tulane University. A large number of New Orleans men reported at the camp today in a trainload from Louisiana and Mississippi. To assist in the work of registering and receiving the selected men General Sturgis today detailed Lieutenant C. J. Travis, of New Orleans, who is assigned to the registry department under Lieutenant C. M. Eisman, of New Orleans. Another office in Camp Pike who will be given a company when sufficient numbers of draft men have arrived include Lieutenant Meyer Colton, of New Orleans. MORE MEN LEAVE TO TAKE UP ARMS FOR THE NATION Every train leaving New Orleans for Fort Pike is carrying a small group of men who go to make up the Crescent City's representation in the national army. The groups which left Friday were from Divisions Nos. 6, 7 and 8. Those which will go Saturday will be from Divisions Nos. 9, 10, 11. Divisions 12 and 13 will leave Sunday. There were twenty-seven men in the three groups which departed Friday, making the total number seventy-five of those who have left New Orleans for Fort Pike. Thus far, every man but one has done his duty. The group from Division 9 will march from the colored library, Poydras and Philip streets, and take their departure in the afternoon over the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company. Group from Division 10 will march from headquarters in the Hibernia building and leave over the Texas and Pacific railway at noon. Division No. 11 has been ordered to report at 4:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and is expected to depart some time Saturday night. Divisions 11 and 12 will report at 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon and will leave for Fort Pike Sunday. Division 13 will leave at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night from the Union Depot over the Illinois Central railroad. Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 9, 1917 BOYS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC The following letter is much appreciated by members of the local board for Division No. 9: "Ninth District Exemption Board, "Tenth Ward, New Orleans. "Gentlemen--The boys that comprise the first 5 per cent of the national army at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., from the Ninth District of this city are leaving here today with a feeling of enthusiasm for the work ahead of them and with the determination to be a credit to their government their city and to you. "The first party from the Tenth Ward is made up of the following nine men, who coming from their different respective walks of civil life, are unanimous in expressing their appreciation of the thoroughness, thoughtful interest and consideration shown them by the Ninth District Exemption Board, to each and every member of which they wish to evince their gratitude. "Very sincerely, "Charles Page, Arthur L. Hill, Frank B. Twomey, Ralph A. Del Sorral, A. V. Mickaloff, Hugh G. Dolin, L. L. Laub, J. C. Zitzmann and E. G. Harpold." PETE HERMAN DENIES SIDESTEPPING DRAFT Pete Herman, bantamweight champion prize fighter of the world, Saturday issued a statement asserting he had not endeavored to sidestep service under the selective national draft, and asserting he had not had a square deal from the newspapers and exemption boards in connection with his appeal. He asserts in his petition for exemption he made no attempt to conceal his identity, and in his affidavit he said he was "Peter Galutta, better known as Peter Herman, under that name becoming the bantamweight champion of the world at 118 pounds." In reference to his financial condition, the letter reads, in part: "Herman has never made any money; the most he ever had amounted to about $3000. This he invested in the barroom business in Burgundy street, giving his brother an opportunity to make a good salary and to make money for him. But the business was a partnership, and the windup came a month or so ago, when he was made a monkey of by a supposed close friend. He immediately employed Henry Lanfried, assistant district attorney, to represent him in this settlement, but nothing could be done, and B. McCloskey, handling the affairs for the partner, settled the matter by giving Herman a check (his personal check) for $300, and that let him out. "Herman has never defended the championship and the least that should have been done was to call him before the board and let him explain conditions, or give him a few months whereby he could make a match and earn a sufficient sum to allow him to feel that he had done something towards caring for his parents while he was isn the army." The statement also says Herman has two brothers, both living separately and both married, one having six children, and the other one, who works as bartender in the Acme saloon, being subject to draft. He asserts his parents are aged, neither can read nor write, and that his father has been under the care of a physician for fourteen years. THREE DIVISIONS LEAVING FOR CAMP COMPLETE QUOTA The last of the 126 men representing New Orleans' 5 per cent quota of men called on the first draft will leave New Orleans Sunday with the groups from Divisions 11, 12 and 13. Roll calls in the three divisions were held Saturday afternoon and every man answered to his name. It was necessary to excuse four of the men called on account of temporary ailments in Division No. 11, but there was no slacker spirit, it was asserted. Two groups of men left New Orleans Saturday, Division 9 and 10. AGAIN PRIVILEGED TO ENLIST Persons registered in Ward 5 under the jurisdiction of Division 4, whose order number is over No. 450, are privileged to enlist in any branch of the service they desire, until further notice, according to the announcement issued by Division 4 Saturday. "On first day of examination the number of men physically disqualified, together with those claiming exemption for various reasons, appeared to be so heavy that the board immediately issued a call for 200 more men, which 200 were examined on August 6th, 7th and 8th. The 210 certified men having been obtained out of the first 450, our board wishes to announce to all concerned that persons examined August 6th, 7th, and 8th are apparently not needed in the first call and that their status at this time is the same as if they had not been called for examination. Persons, therefore, registered in Ward 5, under jurisdiction of Division 4, whose order number is over No. 450 are therefore privileged to enlist in any branch of the service that they may elect...." *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Tuesday, September 11, 1917 FORTY PER CENT LEAVING SEPT. 19 TO BE WHITE MEN Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 10.--Provost Marshal General Crowder Monday notified Governor Pleasant that the 40 per cent of Louisiana's draft quota, which percentage will be moved to Camp Pike, Ark., beginning September 19, should be made up wholly of white men. To compensate for those parishes which have so large a proportion of negroes that they will be unable to furnish 40 per cent of their quotas with white men, the governor is instructed to have sent larger increments from those parishes which have higher percentages of whites, so that 40 per cent of the quota of the entire state can go to camp September 19. BOARD WILL PROBE REPORTED CHARGES OF FAVORITISM Though upward of six hundred names have been certified to the adjutant general, District Exemption Board No. 1 again resorted to night sessions in order to keep up with the work which is accumulating. At the night session the board decided to ask the adjutant general for instructions regarding claims from marine engineer students. The decision was research as a result of an application from Edward J. Kentner, 5601 Burgundy street, who claimed exemption on the ground that he was taking a course of marine engineering at Tulane University. Mr. Carepenter said the study was one of the most important in the country, and with the large merchant marine fleet now in course of construction a shortage of trained officers would naturally be felt throughout the country. Inasmuch as the law was silent upon claims of this sort, it was decided to ask the adjutant general for a ruling. The board also ordered an investigation of the various rumors relative to the exemptions by local boards of wealthy and influential citizens. A number of cases disposed of by the board, also, it was stated,would likely be reopened in order to correct mistakes, if any were made. Dr. Miller, chairman, declared that friendly aliens who have declared their intention to become citizens are subject to draft if they were registered on June 5. Peter Gulotta, known in sporting circles as Pete Herman, champion bantamweight of the world, will have an opportunity to defend his title and incidentally make sufficient money to provide for his aged and infirm parents before becoming a soldier. A few days ago the board denied his claim for exemption, but, at the request of Secretary Byrnes the case was reopened Monday and the champion was discharged until October 15. Mr. Byrnes said he had been advised of a proposed match between Herman and Burns, and judging that the local boy was entitled to make as much money as possible in order to provide for his parents before leaving home, he thought the board would be justified in granting a discharge until October 15. Dr. Miller again was given an opportunity to exercise his right of vote in the case of James C. Dickinson, whose exemption claim was transferred from Atlanta, Ga. The claimant declared his wife was dependent upon him, and though he was married on April 15 he said he had no idea at the time to evade the draft law. It was shown that the wife could be provided for by her parents, and while the board was equally divided in its opinion the chair voted to deny exemption. The following cases were disposed of: Jerome G. Kronenberger, 3724 Orleans street; physical disability; case reopened and exemption granted. M. J. Theard, 1775 Gentilly avenue, dependent mother; case reopened and conditional granted. James Coyne Dickinson, 119 Myrtle street, Atlanta, dependent wife; denied. James W. Montgomery, 2720 Bell street, dependent wife and mother; case reopened and exemption granted. J. Soubiraa [sic], 1337 Kerlerec street, physical disability; called before the board. Peter Gulotta (Peter Herman), dependent parents, exemption granted until October 15. F. J. Morhgan, 915 N. Lopez street, dependent mother; application to reopen case denied. George W. Baker, 2428 Constance street, dependent mother; denied. Alphonse S. Reed, 224 S. Roman street, dependent wife and child; granted. Fred Williams, 2328 First street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Calvin A. Wells, Jr., 3009 S. Franklin street, dependent wife; called before the board. Isaac Ed Jones, 5217 Laurel street, request physical examination; application denied, already certified. Peter H. Van Thorsen, 4732 Constance street, dependent mother and sister; granted. Jerome C. Daniels, 520 Valmont street, dependent wife; called before the board. Alexander Raphael, 1220 Bordeaux street, requesting physical examination; already certified. Andrew Harris, 4501 S. Robertson street, request physical examination; already certified. William J. Tracy, 4522 S. Liberty street, dependent mother; called before the board. Robert F. Scanlan, 924 Upperline street, dependent wife; granted. Clarence H. Strauss, 1218 Joseph street, dependent mother; denied. Dr. Theodore F. Kirn, 3310 Cleveland avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. Victor J. Maniscalco, 5515 Magazine street, request for a discharge of four months, denied. Wilfred J. Massicot, 3737 Iberville street, dependent wife and four children; called before the board. Charles A. Schreiber, 651 South Tonti street, dependent child; called before the board. Antoine Samartino, 1228 Bourbon street, dependent wife; called before the board. Albert S. Robinson, 2436 Carrollton avenue, dependent mother, wife and child; called before the board. Joseph Jacona, 709 St. James street, alien; laid over. Clarence F. Garcie, 2630 Barracks street, pilot, also dependent wife; laid over for lack of proper form. Warren C. Brechtel, 446 Webster avenue, Algiers, dependent mother and children; exemption granted. Frank A. Leslie, 1200 Howard street, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. Paul H. Hoeske, 914 Valence street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. George L. Abadie, 630 South Dupre street, dependent wife, also physical disability; called before the board. Ed. A. Forbes, 1716 Terpischore street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Andrew C. Reany, 400 Slidell avenue, industrial claim; exemption denied. Charles Joffray, 231 Tricou street, physical disability; exemption denied. Joseph Cardoza, 1708 Palmyra street, alien; laid over. Paul Genrosa, 527 St. Maurice avenue, agricultural claim; laid over. George A. Larre, 502 Caffin avenue, dependent parents; called before the board. Oliver A. Kettenring, 238 St. Maurice avenue, industrial ground; exemption denied. Henry W. Biggio, 815 St. Maurice avenue, dependent father; exemption denied. Edward J. Kentner, 5601 Burgundy street, marine student; laid over and adjutant general asked for instructions. Oliver Lavardin, 923 St. Maurice avenue, dependent mother; exemption granted. William H. White, 815 Louisa street, industrial claim, also dependent wife and three children; called before the board. Carl Kuttruff, 713 Clouet street, industrial claim; called before the board. Charles J. Wininger, 2619 Royal street, dependent mother; called before the board. Clarence Chapman, 2412 St. Andrew street, dependent wife; called before the board. John P. Bertucci, 1008 Richard street, dependent wife; exemption granted. George E. Hemelt, 3325 Burgundy street, physical disability, also dependent mother; called before the board. Jos. Adams, 3105 St. Claude street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Clifford Fevec, 1623 St. Maurice avenue, industrial claim; exemption denied. Frank M. Cline, Jr., 530 South Roman street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Ned Morris, 3423 Freret street, physical disability; referred back to local board. Augustin Martin, 1546 North Derbigny, dependent wife; exemption granted. Oscar Baribeno, 1508 Gasquet street, dependent wife and child; wife called before the board. M. Richmond, 1732 Melpomene street, dependent wife; called before the board. MILITARY FUNERAL OF INFANTRYMAN (photo) -- PRIVATE COE DIES AT ALEXANDRIA, LA. News of the death of Samuel Douglas McEnery Coe, private in Company K, Louisiana Infantry of Lake Charles, Monday afternoon in the Louisiana Sanitarium, Alexandria, La., was received by his brother, M. N. Coe, 8201 Pritchard Place, Monday evening. The telegram did not state what caused Private Coe's death or how long he had been ill. The remains will be shipped to Baton Rouge, where his mother, Mrs. Mary Louisa Coe, and brother, P. E. Coe, reside. Funeral services will take place Wednesday morning at Baton Rouge. He will be buried with full military honors. Private Coe, who was 25 years of age, left Camp Nicholls last Friday morning for Camp Beauregard with 600 other members of the First Regiment, Louisiana Infantry. According to his brother, young Coe had been inoculated against typhoid fever a few days before leaving Camp Nicholls and complained of the effects of the injection before he left here. Mr. Coe said he had no idea his brother was ill until he received the telegram telling of his death. Private Coe was born in this city and educated in the public schools. He was widely known in Baton Rouge. Soon after leaving school he accepted a position with the Standard Oil Company there. In June of 1916 when President Wilson called all National Guardsmen to the colors, Coe enlisted in Battery C, Washington Artillery. He spent eight months on the Mexican border. When the Washington Artillery returned to New Orleans he was transferred to the headquarters company. When the United States entered the present war Private Coe joined Company K. Louisiana Infantry of Lake Charles, La., and had been stationed at Camp Nicholls. He has another brother, Lieutenant A. Miles Coe, who received his commission at Fort Logan Roots, and is at Camp Pike as aide to Colonel Shaw. In addition to his mother and three brothers he is survived by one sister, Mrs. E. C. Guion. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Wednesday, September 12, 1917 NOT ENOUGH WHITE MEN Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 11.--Because about two-thirds of Louisiana's qualified drafted soldiers are negroes, it will hardly be possible to comply with Provost Marshal General Crowder's recent order, that the 40 per cent of the men which moves to Camp Pike September 19, shall be whites, says Adjutant General McCrory. How the problem is to be solved is yet to be determined. Some parishes can send more than their 40 per cent in white, thereby bringing the entire state nearer to the total 40 per cent of all the parishes, as was suggested by General Crowder; but there are not enough parishes with a surplus of qualified white soldiers to meet the emergency. EXEMPTION GIVEN TO KEEP FISHERMEN SUPPLIED WITH ICE The following decisions were announced: Benjamin B. Senn, 1125 Clouet street, dependent mother; case reopened and denied. M. Richmond, 710 South Rampart street, dependent wife and parents' laid over. Charles A. Schreiber, 651 South Tonti street, dependent mother and child; denied. A. S. Robinson, 2436 Carrollton avenue, dependent mother and child; granted. P. H. Hoeske, 914 Valence street, dependent wife and child; granted. W. J. Tracy, 4522 South Liberty street, dependent mother; granted. John Sammartino, 1228 Bourbon street, dependent wife; granted. Ira C. J. Vance, 315 North Miro street, dependent wife; granted. Foster Louis, 1431 St. Ann street, physical disability; laid over. Norman Anderson, 2306 Louisiana avenue, dependent wife and four children; granted. Willie Baptiste, 8919 Peach street, dependent mother; denied. George L. Abadie, 639 South Dupre street, dependant wife; granted. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Thursday, September 13, 1917 MANY EXEMPTED BY LOCAL BOARDS TO BE RECALLED That the economic surroundings of men applying for exemption on grounds of dependency will be carefully considered by members of District Exemption Board No. 1 was indicated at the regular meeting of the board Wednesday when the decision of the lower board was reversed and the claim of Walter J. Trautman, general manager of the Southern Rice Milling Company, was peremptorily denied. When examined by Division Board No. 13, Captain P. S. Morris, chairman, sometimes in August, Mr. Trautman admitted that his earnings with the rice concern amounted to about $2500 a year, and he filed a plea of exemption on the ground of a dependent wife. After a thorough investigation, the lower board allowed the claim and granted exemption. The decision was appealed from by District Attorney Luzenberg on behalf of the government, as the law provides for separate appeals in all exemptions granted by lower boards upon claims of dependency. The case was taken up Wednesday, being the first of its kind brought before the district board. After considering the affidavits, the board reversed the decision and denied exemption. Exemption also was denied on the application filed direct by Mr. Trautman on the ground of industrial claim. The application of Abraham L. Shushan of Shushan Bros. & Co., which was pending before the board for several days, also was disposed of. The applicant declared his connection with the firm included only a working interest which earned him in the neighborhood of $2500 per annum. His fixed salary was $150 per month, and his wife, he said, was solely dependent on him. George Shushan, father of the applicant, said he was worth about $35,000 and was both unable and unwilling to take care of his daughter-in-law should his son be drafted. When question by the board, J. Shushan, senior member of the firm and uncle of the applicant, said he would be willing to provide for the wife should it become necessary for him to do so. The claim for exemption was denied. On account of the large number of cases pending, the board again was forced to hold a night session. District Attorney Luzenberg declared he would probably take as many as 1000 appeals. Up to date the district attorney has filed fifty-one appeals from local board No. 3; sixty from board No. 5, one hundred and seventy-seven from board No. 7, two hundred and five from board No. 8, seventy-five from board No. 11, sixty-three from board No. 12 and two from board No. 13. Others will be taken as soon as the records are complete. Members of the board were open in their criticism concerning large corporations which are trying to keep employes from the draft. In a number of cases affidavits have been received from big local concerns alleging their employes to be indispensable in the conduct of their respective corporations. An instance of this was shown in the case of Henry R. Iverson, machinist and acetylene welder for the Southern Cotton Oil Company of Gretna. The affidavits were to the effect the services of the applicant were also indispensable to the firm; also that it required a number of years to become a competent welder or lead burner. When questioned, the manager of the company said the salary of a lead burner amounted to $12 a day, but Iverson admitted his earnings to be $16 per week. His claim for exemption was promptly denied. The following cases were decided: William A. Beshel, 2626 Philip street, dependent child; case reopened and exemption denied. W. J. Massicot, 441 Bouny street, wife and four children dependent; referred back to lower board. Hayward Webster, 1530 Peters avenue, dependent mother; exemption denied. Henry R. Iverson, 616 Dolhonde street, industrial claim; exemption denied. George G. Keen, serial No. 2894; discharged for six months and granted a passport to Cuba. Charles Hauch, 1900 Poland street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Abraham L. Shushan, 4603 Baronne street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Carl L. Davis, 4621 Prytania street, physical disability; laid over. J. Savoca, 1014 St. Anthony street, dependent mother; case reopened and laid over for investigation. Fred Williams, 2328 First street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Joseph O'Neil, 2809 St. Ann street, dependent wife; exemption granted. James C. Dickinson, 1327 Esplanade avenue, dependent wife; case reopened and exemption granted. Henry J. Isaac, 1665 Robert street, physical disability; exemption denied. Anthony Bilello, 733 Ursuline street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Walter J. Trautman, 2024 Calhoun street, dependent wife and industrial claim; exemption denied. W. H. White, 815 Louisiana avenue, dependent wife and three children; exemption granted. C. J. Chapman, 2101 S. Franklin street, dependent wife; exemption granted. W. J. Hayes, 1918 Dufossat street, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. Joseph Williams, 616 S. Galvez street, dependent wife; exemption granted. S. S. Isabell, 1830 St. Philip street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Claims of physical disability filed by Robert C. Davey, Robert J. Skinner and William O'Hara were referred to District Attorney Luzenberg and appeal and will be taken up in the course of regular business. Fred F. Schmalz, 318 St. Maurice avenue, exempted by lower board and given permission to leave for Cuba. Herbert J. Bremermann, 522 South Scott, industrial claim; case reopened and laid over for future consideration. Gus Levy, 2628 Canal street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Ed. P. Babin, 905 Thayer avenue, dependent wife; exemption granted. Edward Burke, 1513 Polmnia street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Dudley P. Montero, 4304 Magazine street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Philip W. Huth, 814 North Derbigny street, dependent wife and child; application to reopen case denied. Jos. J. Imbraguglio, 1201 Magazine street, dependent parents; granted a discharge of thirty days to dispose of his business. John M. Perevich, 3819 Royal street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Harald K. Rath, 4007 D'Hemecourt street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Peter B. Palmisano, 7226 Cohn street, agricultural claim; exemption denied. Herbert Carroll Markel, 5941 Laurel street, dependent wife; exemption granted. L. E. Langman, 6064 Laurel street, dependent mother; exemption denied for want of affidavits. Louis P. Hecker, 7712 Cohn street, dependent wife; exemption granted by lower board and appeal to be taken by district attorney. Noble Johnson, 3225 Burdette street, dependent father; exemption denied for want of affidavits. William J. Schroeder, 647 Opelousas street, physical disability; exemption denied. Edward Morgan, 1009 Newton street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Walter J. Conklin, 238 LeBoeuf street, dependent wife and mother; called before the board. Joseph Quillant, R. F. D. Station A, dependent mother; exemption denied for want of affidavits. Wallace J. Zeringue, 507 Pacific avenue, dependent parents and industrial claim; exemption denied. Manuel P. Lombard, 617 Vallette street, dependent mother; called before the board. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Friday, September 14, 1917 DEMONSTRATION FOR DRAFTED MEN OF DIVISION NO. 1 A movement has been started by William W. Cummings, chief clerk of the Civil District Court, and James Egan, chief clerk in city constable's office, and assisted by the entire force of the Civil Court, for a big demonstration in honor of the ninety-six men of Division No. 1 who will leave September 19 for a training camp. Residents of the First and Second Wards are asked to meet at Division headquarters in the Davey School to escort the men to the railroad. At a meeting at Hayden G. Grubbs' Camp No. 3, United Spanish War Veterans, Thursday night, W. W. Cummings, officer of the day, on behalf of the executive committee of Division No. 1, invited the members of the camp to participate in the demonstration as a body and head the parade from the Davey School to the Union Station. The parade of the Spanish War Veterans is to be in honor of all the drafted men leaving for cantonment, and not of any particular division. The members of the camp are to assemble at their meeting place, McMahon Hall, 1114 Dryades street, Wednesday, September 19. EXEMPTION CLAIMS OF POLITICIANS' SONS AFFIRMED William O'Hara, Robert J. Skinner and Robert C. Davey, scions of prominent political leaders of the Tenth Ward, were granted exemption from military service Thursday at the regular session of District Exemption Board No. 1. The young men already had been discharged by their lower board, their claim of physical disability having been proven, but on account of the prominence of their names in political circles, and in order to investigate the rumors circulated since their discharge, the board instructed District Attorney Luzenberg to appeal their case. A certificate signed by Drs. Arthur Caire, Randolph Lyons and F. W. Parham, proved conclusively that the three applicants were physically disqualified for army service. The case of Frank F. Federico, macaroni manufacturer, whose claim for exemption on the ground of a dependent mother was recently denied, again was discussed by the board. In a petition filed by Attorney Charles Denechaud, Federico declared he was entitled to exemption not only for the reason previously stated, but also because of the industry in which he was engaged. He said that unless there was production there that the manufacture of macaroni was sufficiently important to be included in the industrial claims authorized by the government. Statistics produced by him showed the importation of the product to have also ceased since the beginning of the war, and that the country was entirely dependent upon the domestic product. In reference to the opening of cases previously disposed of by the board, Mr. Denechaud submitted the following ruling from Adjutant General McCrory: "1. The adjutant general has no authority to direct either the district or local boards in the reopening of cases. "2. A district board has the right to reopen a case in which notice of appeal to the President has been filed. "3. The fact that a man has been certified to the local board and to this office on form 164 does not bar reopening of a case if the district board believes there is sufficient ground for so doing. [Note: No. 4 not printed in newspaper] "5. In such event, the district board should notify the local board and this office that the case is reopened and that the certification on form 164 should be cancelled pending determination of the reopened case." While members of the board refused to reopen the case, the applicant was discharged until October 15 to arrange the affairs at his factory. It was stated that an appeal would be made to President Wilson. Proceedings of the board were as follows: John Walter Murray, 413 Homer street, dependent brothers and sisters; exemption denied. Carl Kuttruff, 713 Clouet street, industrial claim; exemption denied. George E. Hemelt, 3325 Burgundy street, physical disability and dependent sister; exemption denied. Frank F. Federico, 1029 North Rampart street, dependent mother and industrial claim; discharge granted to October 15. Antoine Gant, 1220 Orleans street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Louis P. Hecker, 7712 Cohn street, dependent wife; decision of lower board affirmed and exemption denied. Henry Carter, 814 Marais street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Samuel Morrison, 1220 St. Peter street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Jerome C. Daniels, 520 Valmont street, dependent wife; exemption granted. James Vaughn, 1818 General Taylor street, dependent wife and two children; case reopened and exemption denied. Henry Worner, Jr., 1052 City Park avenue, physical disability; discharge granted to October 15. John T. Graham, 435 Opelousas avenue; dependent mother and two minor sisters; called before the board. Albert Sylva, 1037 Teche street, extension of times to file affidavits; called before the board. William Riley, 416 Socrates street, dependent wife and two children; called before the board. Herbert Levy, 2101 Dauphine street, physical disability; referred to lower board for re-examination. Edwin J. Bing, 1317 Monroe street, dependent mother; called before the board. Clifton H. Deslattes, 8224 Birch street, dependent parents; called before the board. Thomas E. Tierney, 8938 Jeannette street, dependent wife; request for discharge for three months denied. Philip A. Reidenauer, 1220 Cambronne street, physical disability; referred to lower board for re- examination. Arthur W. Helmer, 7814 Hickory street, dependent wife; called before the board. Horace M. Crespo, Homer street, Algiers, dependent wife; called before the board. James M. Malet, 431 Atlantic avenue, dependent wife; called before the board. Thomas F. Zwicke, 619 Atlantic avenue, dependent wife; exemption denied. James W. Feeney, 529 Seguin street, physical disability; laid over. Robert E. Lee, 1113 Burdette street, dependent wife; called before the board. Richard C. Butler, 6137 Magazine street, dependent wife; exemption denied for want of affidavits. Charles H. Behre, Jr., 2800 Peters avenue, physical disability; laid over. M. A. Crozier, 7709 Oak street, dependent wife and two children; called before the board. Franklin H. Satimore, 8119 Oak street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Edward W. Ware, 6053 Laurel street, physical disability; exemption denied. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Saturday, September 15, 1917 FAMED WASHINGTON ARTILLERY WILL LOSE IDENTITY Washington, Sept. 14.--Reorganization of the National Guard divisions of the army along the lines of the newly adopted system of the War Department will not only result in the wiping out of many famous regiments through consolidation with other regiments but will result in scores of officers being transferred to the national army or other duty. Such organizations as the Washington Artillery are certain to lose their identity in the great reorganization now under way. Boards of officers have been appointed to meet at the National Guard camps to pass upon the efficiency of the officers and to recommend those who are to be retained in the reorganized units. The surplus officers may be designated to command reserve or training units or may be placed on waiting lists. Those who fail to come up to the department's standards of efficiency, will be dropped. ALL OF 40 PER CENT TO LEAVE FOR CAMP NEXT WEDNESDAY All the 40 per cent of the white men certified in the first draft will leave New Orleans next Wednesday for Fort Pike, Arkansas, under orders issued by the provost marshal general Friday. This eliminates the original plan, which was for 40 per cent of the men to leave here in sections over a five-day period. This caused the local boards to get busy Friday in issuing notices to certified men. The red mobilization cards were placed in the mails Friday, but failure to receive a card does not eliminate a man from the charge of desertion if he fails to report at the time specified. Each drafted man should be certain to learn from his local board the time of his departure. The men will leave on four special trains. GODMOTHER'S NEED FAILS TO EXEMPT DRAFTED TEACHER Dependent godmothers will receive no consideration at the hands of District Exemption Board No. 1, according to the decision reached at the regular meeting Friday. George Henry Carpenter, teacher in Thomy Lafon School, submitted affidavits to the effect that he was earning $55 a month, and was the sole support of his godmother, Marie Lautier, 2227 America street. Dr. Miller said his experience as chairman of the board showed an unusual number of mortgaged houses; also that quite a few men appeared as sole support of their mothers-in-law, but the applicant was the first to appeal for exemption on the ground of a dependent godmother. The claim was denied unanimously. William A. Brand, Jr., 3813 Carondelet street, vice-president and general manager of the Atlantic Gulf Shipping Company of Savannah, applied for a discharge of thirty days, first on account of having offered his services to the government as a shipping expert, and second to have time to dispose of his affairs. When war was declared Mr. Brand offered his services in assisting the Savannah Shipping Board, and tendered all the facilities of his company, including docks, to the government. In considering the case the board took the position that it was not authorized to grant temporary discharges in order to permit applicants to enlist in other branches of the service, but the request of Mr. Brand for time to dispose of his affairs was granted. In order to furnish the necessary quota of white men to leave September 19, the board at the night meeting decided to pass up all negro claims until further notice. Complaint was made of the large percentage of negro men being sent by the state, and in order to hold down the negro element as much as possible it was deemed advisable to increase the proportion of white men from the city. Dr. C. Jeff Miller, chairman of the board, in calling the night meeting to order, read a telegram from Adjutant General McCrory that the next allotment from this state move on November 19, and not over period of five days as originally planned. Decisions Friday were as follows: Alphonse Lassai, 1404 St. Philip street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Fred Hamphman 708 Carondelet street, dependent wife; laid over. Sidney O. Forrestier, 921 North Galvez street, dependent wife; granted Clifton Deslattes, 8224 Birch street, dependent parents; denied. Arthur Lovett, 2208 Foucher street, dependent wife and parents; granted. Philip W. Huth, 814 North Derbigny street, dependent wife and child; application to reopen denied. Ed J. Kentner, 5601 Burgundy street, merchant marine training school; exempted during time of service as mariner. P. A. Blankenship, 2214 General Taylor street, dependent wife and child; granted. Julian J. Egloff, 3805 Carondelet street, industrial claim; application for discharge for ninety days; denied. J. T. Graham, 335 Opelousas avenue, dependent mother; laid over. Albert Sylva, 1337 Teche street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Richard C. Butler, 6137 Magazine street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Horace M. Crespo, Homer street, Algiers, dependent wife; exemption denied on account of war marriage. Frank A. Puyan, application for discharge for forty days; denied. Adam Lee, 3729 Tchoupitoulas street, dependent mother; called before the board. Charles G. Acher, Jr., 617 Milan street, dependent wife; granted. John Abinanti, 4206 Magazine street, dependent wife and two children; called before the board. Albert E. Arnoult, 3518 Chestnut street, physical disability; referred to lower board. Robert Williams, 1640 Toledano street, dependent wife; called before the board. Theo J. Edwards, Jr. 1729 Constantinople street, dependent mother; called before the board. Stephen J. Voelkel, 3325 S. Rampart street, dependent wife; called before the board. Edward Finnan, 2521 Milan street, physical disability; referred to lower board. Joseph Falo, 4031 Annunciation street, dependent wife; granted. William A. Brand, Jr., 3813 Carondelet street, application for discharge for thirty days granted. George H. Carpenter, 2227 America street, dependent godmother; denied. Luciano Virgo, 3326 Magazine street, alien, laid over. William Z. Mullins, 2704 Berlin street, dependent mother; application for discharge for thirty days granted. S. Liebermann, 2500 Valence street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Edgar Longville, 2806 Jena street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. D. Brooks, 1124 Cadiz street, dependent wife, war marriage; called before the board. James E. Frere, 2032 Valmont street, dependent wife, war marriage; called before the board. V. N. Henriques, 2320 Robert street, dependent mother and aunt; mother called before the board. Howard Louis, 4617 Saratoga street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Sam G. Royal, 5008 Prytania street, dependent mother; called before the board. Kenward Grimes, 2229 Valence street, dependent mother and child; called before the board. John S. Chappetta, 4818 Magazine street, dependent wife and child; granted. Sidney L. Sambola, 2279 St. Claude street, dependent mother; called before the board. Wilfred Brossette, 2328 Galvez street, dependent wife and child; granted. Samuel J. Friedlander, 736 North Rampart street, physical disability, exemption granted. Albert M. Fonseca, 531 Dufossat street, dependent wife; case reopened and exemption granted. James Crone, 2039 Rousseau street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Maurice Burnstein, 2251 Baronne street, dependent wife; called before the board Monday. Frank W. Clew, 2107 South Liberty street, dependent mother; exemption denied. H. W. Davis, 813 Market street, physical disability; exemption granted. James M. Payton, 704 St. Andrew street, physical disability; exemption denied. Alix Lemaitre, 2019 Annunciation street, dependent mother; called before the board Saturday. H. J. Trust, 2245 Carondelet street, dependent wife and child; called before the board Saturday. Felix Mullin, 2125 Rousseau street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Gilbert Fredrich, 2002 St. Charles avenue, dependent mother; called before the board Saturday. John R. Reinhard, 731 Jackson avenue, physical disability; called before the board Monday. Arthur Leopold, 1722 Josephine street, physical disability; exemption denied. P. A. Blankenship, 2214 General Taylor, dependent wife and child; case reopened for further information. Charles H. Behre, Jr., 2800 Peters avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. James W. Feeney, 529 Seguin street, physical disability; laid over for additional certificate. John Magendie, 1575 North Broad street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Octave Berry, 2015 Urquhart street, dependent mother; exemption granted. D. Paternostro, 1635 Annette street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Anthony DiFrance, 1737 St. Anthony street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Victor W. Morano, 3141 Maurepas street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. R. L. M. Rathe, 1473 North Prieur street, dependent parents; exemption denied. Charles F. Tete, 1450 North Rocheblave street, physical disability; exemption denied. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 16, 1917 ROUTING OF PARISH CONTINGENTS GOING TO CAMP IS FIXED Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 15.--Adjutant General McCrory Friday night received from the military committee of the American Railway Association specifications for routing the various parish contingents of the 40 per cent of the state's drafted men, who are to move to Camp Pike, Ark., September 19. There should be 5417 of these men to move, but the state is not prepared to furnish, on short notice, 40 per cent of its draft in white men, as Provost Marshal General Crowder instructed a few days ago. [Note: The newspaper article gives the routes to Camp Pike by each parish] New Orleans-Boards 1 (98 men), 4 (76 men) and 8 (76 men) via Southern Pacific to Alexandria; Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific to Little Rock, and Missouri Pacific to camp--leave New Orleans 8 a.m. on special. Boards 2 (115 men), 9 (69 men) and 11 (64 men) via Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co. to Shreveport; St. Louis & Southwestern to Argenta, and Missouri Pacific to camp--leave New Orleans 5 p.m. on special. Boards 3 (49 men), 6 (97 men), and 13 (101 men), via Illinois Central to Memphis; Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific to Little Rock, and Missouri Pacific to camp--leave New Orleans 9 a.m. on special. Boards 5 (49 men), 7 (43 men), 10 (106 men) and 12 (51 men), via Texas & Pacific to Texarkana, and Missouri Pacific to camp--leave New Orleans 9:45 a.m. on special. EXEMPTION CLAIM OF DR. SIGNORELLI FINALLY DENIED That the government should place no premium on the class of immigrants who persistently refuse to assimilate American customs and habits after settling in the country, was the statement made by John Stadler, labor representative on District Exemption Board No. 1, at the meeting of the board Saturday. The discussion was brought about through the application for exemption from military service filed by Dr. John Signorelli, prominently connected with the work of the Child's Welfare Association in Italian quarters. Dr. Signorelli first applied for exemption with his lower board on the ground of dependency, and being turned down sought to be excused on the ground of physical disability. In his appeal to the federal board, he also declared that the work he was engaged in, that of assisting and caring for indigent children in Italian quarters, should in itself exclude him from army service. The case was fully discussed by the board a few days ago, and the last claim alone was considered. Dr. Miller explained at the time that there was no doubt as to the efficient services rendered the Child's Welfare Association by the applicant, both on account of his knowledge of the Italian language and his specialized experience with children's diseases. Before deciding the case, however, the board wished to obtain the opinion of Dr. Butterworth and E. Newton Kearny, president of the association. Dr. Butterworth stated the applicant had been connected with the Esplanade avenue station since its inception and had developed the lower section into an institution. Clinics were being conducted there, and in addition, Dr. Signorelli who had assumed full control, paid numerous calls to the homes of the sick children. The population, said Dr. Butterworth, was clannish and physicians not speaking the language would encounter difficulty in ameliorating conditions. "Both on account of his knowledge of the Italian language and his special fitness in diseases of children," said Dr. Butterworth, "I believe the services of Dr. Signorelli to be indispensable to the life of the station." Dr. Kearny said while he realized the work conducted by Dr. Signorelli was of vital importance to the children of the Italian colony, he added that the Child's Welfare Association was not formally or informally asking for his discharge. Also he would not admit that the young physician could not be replaced. In moving to deny the claim, Mr. Stadler said he believed the policy of the government was not to encourage immigrants to ignore the habits and customs of Americans, and the claim that physicians not speaking Italian could not successfully treat children of that nationality, would have little or no weight with him. Though the board was divided in its opinion, the claim for exemption was denied. In the case of H. J. Bremermann, 522 S. Scott street, employed in the Slidell Shipbuilding Company's yards, the board reversed itself and after reopening the claim, denied exemption. At a subsequent meeting of the board, the applicant was granted exemption on an industrial claim, but further investigation developed that the services of Mr. Bremermann were not indispensable to his firm. H. J. Bremermann, 522 S. Scott street, industrial claim; case reopened and exemption denied. J. Savoca, 1913 Dauphine street, dependent wife and two children; case reopened and exemption granted. John Abinanti, 4206 Magazine street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Aug. G. Waffenschmidt, 4026 Annunciation street, dependent wife; case reopened and exemption granted. S. Liebermann, 2500 Valence street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Gilbert Frederick, 2002 St. Charles avenue, dependent mother; exemption granted. V. N. Henriques, 2320 Robert street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Dr. John Signorelli, 3138 DeSoto street, dependent mother, physical disability and industrial claim; exemption denied. M. P. Lombard, 617 Vallette street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Sam G. Royal, 5008 Prytania street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Horora Louis, 4617 Saratoga street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Sidney L. Sambola, 2279 St. Claude street, dependent mother; exemption granted. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Monday, September 17, 1917 NEW ORLEANS GETS ONE OF 19 NEW WAR HOSPITALS Washington, Sept. 16.--Sites have been chosen in nineteen cities for the great "reconstruction" hospitals in which the United States will begin the work of rehabilitating for civil life its soldiers who return wounded from the front in Europe. The cities, selected as the largest centers of population, were announced tonight by Major General Gorgas, surgeon general of the army, includes New Orleans. "The whole conception of governmental and national responsibility for caring for the wounded," said General Gorgas in making the announcement, "has undergone radical change during the months of study given the subject by experts serving with the Medical Officers' Reserve Corps and others consulting with them. Instead of the old idea that responsibility ended with the return of the soldier to private life with his wounds healed and such pension as he might be given, it is now considered that it is the duty of the government to equip and re-educate the wounded men, after healing his wounds, and to return him to civil life ready to be as useful to himself and his country as possible." ALL CERTIFIED WHITE MEN LEAVE FOR CAMP AT ONCE In view of the fact that a great many districts in the state will be unable to furnish the required quota of white men on Wednesday the 19th, the percentage basis has been absolutely abolished, according to instruction from the adjutant general and all white men who have been certified back to the local boards in Louisiana from the appeal boards shall entrain for Camp Pike, Arkansas, on the 19th. This includes every white man who has been certified back to his local board--in other words, every board is expected to send 100 per cent of its certified white men who have not filed claims for exemption. If a man fails to receive his notice to appear it does not relieve him from liability on a charge of desertion (which in time of war is a felony) should he fail to appear for entrainment. Each certified man should get full information as to time of departure Wednesday from his board so as to avoid what might be serious consequences should he miss his train without a valid excuse. A big celebration is planned for Monday night at the Electric Park, Evelina and Belleville streets, for the Algiers men who will leave Wednesday for Camp Pike. Postal cards have been sent out by the committee to every one of the thirty-eight boys, inviting them as well as their families and their sweethearts to attend the celebration, which will be in the nature of a farewell tribute by the people of the Fifth District to the young patriots. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Tuesday, September 18, 1917 AMERICAN SOLDIERS MAY BE PROTECTED BY MORATORIUM Washington, Sept. 17.--Legislation to protect the civil and property rights of soldiers, in effect a moratorium for the duration of the war in behalf of men who are serving their country on the firing line, may be placed upon the administration's program for this session of Congress as a necessary element of the raising of a citizen army. The "soldiers' and sailors' civil rights bill" to carry out this purpose already has been introduced in both houses, to save soldiers and sailors from all kinds of legal injustice during their absence from home. The measure would enjoin the carrying out of certain civil court actions until after the close of the war and establish as a legal excuse for failure to carry out certain contracts, the fact that a man is in the military service. It is proposed that creditors' suits against officers or men may be held up and judgment by default denied, the framers of the bill recognizing that at man in the army or navy would have no opportunity to make his defense in person or to arrange for its proper hearing through counsel. If such a judgment rested against a man at a time of his enlistment, the bill would prevent its execution through the sale of his property during his absence. It would set aside the statue of limitations so that a debt owed to a soldier might not be outlawed in his absence; it would prevent the eviction of his family while he was away if they failed to pay the rent; it would protect him against the ordinary results of defaulted payments on business mortgages and keep him from being sold out in his absence; it would insure any rights he might have to public lands, although his service at the front had prevented him from completing the legal acquisition of the property. Another element of protection the bill would accord to the fighting man would be as to his life insurance, which could not lapse through failure to make any payment. His property also would be protected from sale for taxes and in every other way which the legal experts of the War Department have been able to devise all civil rights and interests of men in the military service would be safeguarded. DRAFTED MEN MUST REGISTER AT HOME TO VOTE AT FRONT All the white men drafted into the national army will leave for the military camp at Little Rock Wednesday. Many of them, no doubt, have overlooked a law passed by the extra session of the General Assembly, under the terms of which soldiers absent on military duty are permitted to vote in any quarter of the world in which they may be stationed in all general elections held in this state. But there is a prerequisite to the privilege, which is that the soldier who wishes to vote must register before he leaves his home parish. Otherwise he will be debarred the privilege of voting. Men are leaving every parish of the state, but as most of them will leave from a parish seat they will find no difficulty in going to the clerk of court, who is also ex-officio register of voters, and registering. The adjutant general having ordered that all white men who have been certified for military service must leave Wednesday for Camp Pike, it will not be necessary for any person to be notified by his board to appear for entrainment. CASE OF TRAUTMAN TO BE REOPENED BY DISTRICT BOARD Walter J. Trautman, 2024 Calhoun street, general manager of the Southern Rice Milling Company, whose claim for exemption was denied at a recent meeting of District Exemption Board No. 1, will be given another opportunity of presenting his claim before the board. The decision to reopen the case was arrived at Monday, during the morning session of the board, when a letter from Jacques Tratuman, father of the applicant and treasurer of the Southern Rice Milling Company, was read. Mr. Trautman declared the drafting of his son would probably necessitate the closing down of the mill, as his services of general manager rendered him almost indispensable to the successful operation of the concern. The board agreed to reopen the case in order to give both the applicant and his father an opportunity to appear in person and state why exemption should be granted. One of the most deserving cases, and one in which the board was without authority to act, was that of Clement T. Foster, 2320 Constance street. The applicant filed an appeal to be exempted on the ground of dependents. His aunt appeared before the board and said the young man was the sole support of herself and five children. She had adopted the boy, who was the son of her dead sister, and said he was more than a son to her. While realizing the justice of the claim, the board stated it was without authority to exemptions when dependencies were other than that of wife or children. Decisions were as follows: George Papathanaseou, 719 Common street; exemption granted to October 15 to close his business. Abraham E. Shushan, dependent wife; application to reopen case denied and exemption to October 15 granted. John C. Reilly; application for re-examination denied. John A. Keenan, 531 Jackson avenue, industrial claim; exemption denied. Felix Fallo, physical disability, exemption granted. William H. West, 2363 Magazine street, dependent mother; application to reopen case denied. L. H. Perez, dependent wife; application to reopen case denied, also request for extension of time. Frank U. Rogan, 632 Clouet street, dependent grandmother; decision of lower board reversed and exemption denied. R. S. Carriere, 1206 Governor Nicholls street, industrial claim; exemption denied. Julius J. Egloff, 3805 Carondelet street, industrial claim; request for extension of time denied. Jas. M. Malet, 431 Atlantic avenue, physical disability; laid over until Tuesday. Walter J. Trautman, 2024 Calhoun street, industrial claim; case reopened and applicant and his father ordered to appear before the board. Andrew J. Frolich, 1132 North Dorgenois street, dependent parents; exemption denied. Louis Sabathier, 1712 North Dorgenois street, physical disability; exemption granted. Clement T. Foster, 2320 Constance street, dependent aunt with five children; exemption denied. Herbert J. Trust, 2245 Carondelet street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Alix Lemaitre, 2019 Annunciation street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Henry W. Biggio, 815 St. Maurice avenue, dependent father; conditional exemption granted. Lawrence Jones, 629 Barracks street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Raphael Davis, 319 Seguin street, dependent wife, war marriage; exemption denied. Clifton Deslattes, 8224 Birch street, dependent father and mother; exemption denied. A. E. Carrere, 3202 St. Charles avenue, discharge granted until October 10. J. J. Brennan, 3916 Bodin street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Louis Protti, Augusta plantation, dependent wife; exemption granted. Solomon J. Rosenthal, 2265 St. Charles avenue, physical disability; application to reopen case denied. Stephen J. Voelkel, 3325 South Rampart street, dependent wife, war marriage; exemption denied. Philip W. Huth, 814 North Derbigny street, dependent wife and child; application to reopen case denied. Charles F. Tete, physical disability; case reopened and referred to a commission of three specialists. James M. Malet, 431 Atlantic avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. S. Messina, physical disability; application for extension of time denied. Charles J. Winninger, 2619 Royal street, dependent mother; exemption granted. G. J. Perez, industrial claim; case reopened, previous decision reversed and exemption granted. Bernard J. Burst, 827 Marengo street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Charles H. Johnson, 1505 Marigny street, dependent parents; exemption denied. George J. de Bouchel, 2420 Ursuline street, agricultural claim; application to reopen denied. George W. Baker, 2428 Constance street, dependent mother; application to reopen case denied. John J. Costa, 1734 Melpomene street, physical disability; exemption denied. J. R. Reinard, 731 Jackson avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. Joseph Soubira, 1337 Kerlerec street, physical disability; exemption denied. William A. Beshel, 2626 St. Philip street, physical disability; exemption denied. W. J. Biggs, 1052 South Rampart street, physical disability; exemption denied. Carl L. Davis, 4621 Prytania street, physical disability; exemption denied. Morris Feldman, 439 Carondelet street, physical disability; exemption granted. Austin J. Ferguson, 520 Flood street, physical disability; exemption granted. William J. Schroeder, 647 Opelousas street, physical disability; exemption denied. Maurice Bernstein, 2251 Baronne street, physical disability; exemption granted. H. Sayas, 1925 Columbus street, dependent mother; exemption denied. E. Jules Michel, application for extension of time denied. Henry Schroeder, 3129 Marais street, dependent mother, exemption previously granted; case reopened and applicant called before the board. Bismark B. Berches, 1405 St. Mary street, physical disability; index finger of right hand fractured; exemption granted by lower board and decision affirmed. Gustave F. Dietrich, 2301 South Carollton avenue, industrial claim; exemption denied for want of proper affidavits. Gaspar Cusimano, 819 Chartres street, alien, laid over for further information. Charles A. Schreiber, 651 South Tonti street; application for extension of time denied. Albert O. Brown, 1931 Foucher street, dependent wife; exemption denied. John T. Graham, 335 Opelousas avenue, dependent brothers and sisters; exemption denied. Walter J. Conklin, 238 Leboeuf street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Edwin J. Bing, 1317 Monroe street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Eugene A. Wagner, 4720 Constance street, dependent mother; case reopened and applicant ordered to appear before the board at 10 a.m. Tuesday. SOLDIER HURRIES FROM ITALY TO RE-ENLIST All the way from Rome, Italy, came Ellis C. Garrett, a member of the Washington Artillery, to rejoin his command. He was a sergeant of the second section of Battery B, and was with the boys on the border. Some time before the Washington Artillery was recently called into service Garrett obtained a position as engineer on a merchant vessel sailing from a United States port to Genoa, Italy, and made two stops en route, at Key West, Fla., and Gibraltar. One submarine was sighted on the way over, near Gibraltar, which fired a torpedo through the vessel amidship near the water line. The crew reached Gibraltar in safety. Shortly after his arrival in Italy Mr. Garrett learned that the United States had declared war against Germany, and immediately arranged for passage back to this country, landing in New York last month, and came on to New Orleans to rejoin his old battery. Mr. Garrett had quite a reputation on the Mexican border as an athlete, being proficient in boxing, wrestling and baseball. He has applied for a transfer from the artillery to the Aviation Corps. Mr. Garrett was formerly connected with the advertising department of The Times-Picayune. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Wednesday, September 19, 1917 4499 TO ENTRAIN TODAY FOR CAMP; STATE 918 SHORT Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 18.--Complete reports from the chairmen of the local boards showing the number of certified white select men each board has ready for moving to Camp Pike, Ark., Wednesday, have been received by Adjutant General McCrory. The addition of these figures gives a total of 4499 white men who will entrain now for the camp, as against 5417 who should go, the latter figure being forty per cent of the entire state's quota. This means that the state at large is 918 white short, which will be supplied as soon as the local boards can examine and certify them. NEW ORLEANS SENDS ONE THOUSAND MEN TO CAMP TODAY One thousand drafted men will leave New Orleans Wednesday for Camp Pike, Arkansas. This quota of New Orleans will include every white man who has been certified for military service, with the exception of a few who have been granted a week or more of time to settle up their affairs. DIVISION NO. 11 ACCOUNTS FOR 71 MEN AT ROLL CALL Every man of the seventy drafted from Division No. 11 reported for roll call at division headquarters, 2013 Louisiana avenue, at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The division is sending seventy-one men in all--the seventy-first is in Texas in business but notified the board that he would proceed direct from there to Camp Pike in order to register with his comrades. SCOUTMASTER IS AMONG DRAFT William Beer, Scout master for Boy Scout Troop N. 3 for several years will be among the hundreds of Orleanians who will leave Wednesday for Camp Pike to join Uncle Sam's great national army. During Mr. Beer's connection with the Boy Scouts he has accomplished great work and is sure to be missed. GIVEN TOKEN OF FRIENDSHIP John T. Gough, secretary to D. D. Moore, editor of The Times-Picayune, is among the young men of New Orleans' draft army who will leave the city today for Fort Pike, Arkansas, for service under the Stars and Stripes. Mr. Gough made many warm friends among his coworkers by his pleasing personality, and Tuesday was presented with a watch fob in the shape of a compass by a number of The Times-Picayune employees. The presentation speech was made by Harry McEnerny. FELLOW EMPLOYES PRESENT WATCH The departure of John C. Burns to serve his country at Fort Pike was made the occasion of a happy good-bye function Thursday in the Howard Annex of the city hall. Mr. Burns was an employee of the water maintenance department of the Sewerage and Water Board. Friends presented him with a handsome wrist watch. CITY DRAFT QUOTA ASSURED WITH 2100 NAMES CERTIFIED With a total of almost 2100 names certified to the various local boards, District Exemption Board No. 1 Tuesday occupied itself in the disposition of cases which had been pending for a week or more. That the city will easily furnish its quota of men to the national army was indicated when, at the close of Tuesday's session, Secretary Byrnes declared that out of 2540 men required from the New Orleans district, approximately 2100 had been certified for immediate service, and were either now in training camps or would be on their way to Fort Pike by Wednesday evening. As the result of a recent ruling of the of the provost marshal general, the board announced that in future requests for extensions of time will not be considered. All such applications will be denied without further discussion. The application of Gustave F. Dietrich, expert accountant of the Jahncke Shipbuilding Company, again precipitated a lively discussion. The claim was considered some time ago, when a note received from Commodore Ernest Lee Jahncke said Dietrich could not be replaced if drafted. The application, however, not being accompanied by proper affidavits, was laid over. Representatives of the company appeared before the board Tuesday and said that while the services of Mr. Dietrich could not be said to be indispensable, the shipping plant would be hampered should he be called away. The board was divided and the chairman having voted in the affirmative, the exemption was granted. The application of Dr. John Signarelli for an extension of time was granted conditionally. The young physician was discharged until October 1, provided he continued his work in connection with the Child's Welfare Association. On motion of Secretary Byrnes the case of C. T. Foster, 2320 Constance street, was reopened and exemption granted. The foster-mother of the young man appeared Monday night and declared he was the sole support of herself and five children. Other decisions were as follows: John A. Schmidt, 407 North Claiborne, dependent mother; application for discharge for thirty days, denied. Charles C. Baldwin, mariner on board the steamship Comus; exemption granted. Gustave F. Dietrich, 2301 South Carrollton avenue, industrial claim; exemption granted. E. A. Wagner, 4720 Constance street, dependent mother; case reopened and exemption granted. C. T. Foster, 2320 Constance street, dependent aunt and five children; case reopened and exemption granted. William A. Beshel, 2626 St. Philip street; extension of time, denied. George A. Larre, 502 Caffin avenue, dependent parents; exemption, denied. Edward Finnan, 2521 Milan street, physical disability; granted. Edward Evans, serial No. 275, physical disability; exemption granted by lower board on re-examination, affirmed. Joseph A. Bunol, 116 South Dorgenois street, dependent wife; denied. Herbert Levy, 2101 Dauphine street, physical disability; denied. Pascal Bulafo, 721 Burgundy street, alien, laid over for further investigation. Philip W. Huth, 814 North Derbigny street, extension of time granted to October 1. F. J. Morgan, 915 North Lopez street, extension of time, denied. R. L. Rothe, 1473 North Prieur street, physical disability; applications to reopen case, denied. James H. West, 821 Aline street, dependent wife; held up for proper affidavits. Louis J. Savana, 830 Louisiana avenue, industrial claim; exemption was denied and case reopened on motion of Colonel Wilkinson, and exemption granted to January 1. Adam Gacho, 717 Ursuline street, dependent father; exemption denied. Gille LeBlanc, 1223 North Villere street, dependent wife; exemption, denied. Charles E. Montgomery, 2720 Bell street, physical disability; exemption, denied. Wallace Vega, 1229 North Tonti street, dependent wife; called before the board. John P. Kessler, 1132 North Broad street, dependent parents; called before the board. Samuel Bonomini, 1030 Hospital street, mariner; exemption granted. Thomas Hazelbaker, 931 Hospital street, dependent wife; exemption, granted. Francis C. Pesquet, 1011 North Galvez street, dependent mother; exemption, granted. George Indest, 2435 Esplanade avenue, dependent child, exemption denied. Joseph R. Schaeffer, 2116 Louisiana avenue, physical disability; laid over. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Thursday, September 20, 1917 CITY'S YOUNG MANHOOD ANSWERS COUNTRY'S CALL FOR WAR OF DEMOCRACY (photos) MORE THAN WERE CALLED SENT BY LOCAL BOARDS Playing of bands, cheering of men and weeping of women was the farewell given the 1073 young men of New Orleans' draft army who left Wednesday for Camp Pike, Ark. Smiles and tears fought for victory in the crowds that gathered at the Terminal, Union and Trans-Mississippi Terminal stations, though each was overcome by the cheering, tumult of whistles and the rousing martial music of the bands. To the inspiring, fighting strains of the melody of the Lost Cause, "Dixie," the Crescent City sent her young men away for service under the Stars and Stripes in a cause which will not be lost. "Victory" and "God Bless Them" were the paramount words, spoken by lips and upon banners, culminating with the singing by the crowds of "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Long before the hour of entraining the three stations were thronged with thousands of persons. Before 8 o'clock Wednesday morning the groups from various divisions were parading the business and residential sections, escorted by throngs of residents from their divisions. Canal street was alive with these demonstrations between 7 and 8 o'clock. General business for the day received a late start, and it had hardly settled down before business was forgotten again in the demonstration to the divisions leaving in the afternoon. Each division paraded with escorts of their fellow citizens, while these were interspersed with a number of "private parades" -- the members of some organization or employes of some concern parading in honor of some of their co-members or co-workers who were answering the draft. The crowds were so great at each station that cordons of police with difficulty restrained them. Although the playing of patriotic airs and cheering swelled in constant volume hardly a person was without tears. Mothers clung weeping to the sons they were giving up for their country. With their lips they said "Do your duty" and "God keep you!" but their clinging arms and streaming eyes spoke the inner feeling. The strain was too great for many a frail mother, and scores of women fainted. Corps of physicians and ambulances were in waiting, and none of these cases proved serious. As the drafted men moved into the trains the bands struck up the strains of "Dixie," and the sobbing turned to cheering--cheering which lasted until the trains had disappeared from view. Fully 75,000 persons gathered at the division headquarters to bid goodbye to the young men from their neighborhoods prior to the great demonstrations at the stations. At many places bands had been provided, patriotic speeches were made, and cheers given for the men who were to leave. Impressive ceremonies marked the departure of the young men of Division No. 12 as they prepared to depart from their headquarters in the Sophie B. Wright Girls' High School. The men lined up in the basement of the school and marched up the stairs to the large assembly hall, where a patriotic program prepared by the principal was carried out. Following the flag raising the men, headed by the members of the board, marched to special cars that were in waiting. As they boarded the cars they were given a cheering send-off by the girls. The men carried flags and boxes of candy presented by the girls. A crowd estimated at more that 3000 persons gathered at the Benjamin Franklin school, Dumaine and Johnson streets, to bid goodbye to the fifty young men representing Division No. 4. A band played stirring airs and a detachment of Boy Scouts acted as escort. With the completion of the speeches a procession was formed, and with a band at the head, marched through Dumaine to Rampart and up Rampart to Canal, to St. Charles street, to Howard avenue and to the Union Station. All along the route large crowds gathered to give a cheer to the men. The afternoon was featured by a complete turning out of the regular Democratic organizations of the Third Ward in honor of the young men of Division No. 2 and the Tenth Ward in honor of the young men of Division No. 9. Another parade was of the employes of the New Orleans Boiler Works, who turned out in honor of seven of their men who were drafted. Divisions Nos. 2 and 11 also were in parade headed by bands, and escorted by Boy Scouts, the red uniformed drum corps of St. Joseph Academy. The four processions, after marching through many streets in the business section, merged on St. Charles street and marched back by the city hall to Canal street. As the head of the column moved into Canal street at St. Charles shortly after 4 o'clock, business on that thoroughfare was suspended, and a great ovations given the great crowd that thronged the neutral ground, and both sides of the street. In this march the Ninth Division received its name, the Democratic regulars carrying banners with the words, "Fighting Ninth." Division No. 13 sent the largest detachment of any, 118 young men forming its quota. There were six absentees, one of whom was reported ill, while the other five have been certified to the adjutant general as absent without leave. The 118 men were formed into six groups, each in charge of a lieutenant, and all under a captain. The lieutenants were instructed to call the roll each hour, and to report to the "acting captain," Arthur W. Hyatt. Division No. 8 gave a rousing send-off to the 115 men who were sent to Camp Pike. A crowd of several hundred person gathered at McDonogh School No. 12, and cheered the men onto victory amid the sobbing of sorrowful women. Twenty-five automobiles were in waiting to take the men to the Union station, and a band led the way. Division No. 8 bears the proud record of not having a single absentee on its rolls. Division No. 3 gave an impressive parade in honor of the seventy young men sent from there. Early Wednesday morning a large crowd gathered at the Hutchinson Memorial of Tulane University and listened to a patriotic speech. After the address a parade was formed with a band in the lead, the march was begun along Canal street and Camp street to the Union depot. A farewell demonstration was made Wednesday morning to the conscripted men of Division No. 1 comprising the First and Second Wards by the citizens of that district in the division's headquarters in the Davey School. A parade was formed and marched to the Union Station via Melpomene street, St. Charles and Howard avenues. The Hayden Y. Grubbs Camp No. 3, United Spanish War Veterans acted as the guard of honor. MOTHER GIVES ONLY SON A reception was given at Mrs. Edward Touzet's residence, 1412 Dauphine street, Tuesday night, in honor of her only son, Edward Touzet, 22 years old, who was employed by the Orleans Manufacturing Company, who left Wednesday morning for Camp Pike, Arkansas. His mother's last words to her son were: "America, he's my only boy," and "Son do your bit." She then broke down. There was dancing and refreshments were served. FAREWELL PARTY FOR PATROLMAN Friends of Patrolman Jacob A. Young gathered at Holmes' café Tuesday night, where an informal farewell reception was given by his friends. Following several addresses the patrolman was presented with a handsome badge. Young has been on the police force nearly six years and bears an excellent record. He is 26 years of age, and resided at 1224 Milan street. HUGH WELKER IS GUEST A farewell party was given Tuesday night by friends of Hugh Welker. Scores of friends and relatives attended. SOLVE FOOD PROBLEM One of the hardest tasks which the Railway War Board has had to face in the movement of the 300,000 drafted men simultaneously Wednesday was in seeing the men were properly fed while en route to their camps. The problem was solved by the railroads entering New Orleans by providing box lunches for the men assured each man plenty of food on his way to the camp. To meet this demand the restaurants of New Orleans were busy all Wednesday night preparing the lunches. Fabacher's Rathskeller prepared 600 box lunches and Thompson's Restaurant worked several men all night preparing sandwiches. Enough food was prepared to give each man four or five meals. The captain of each group of men was furnished with a supply of government meal tickets providing for the expenditure of sixty cents for each meal per man. The baggage cars on each special train were filled with the box lunches. CLERKS GIVEN REMEMBRANCES Champ Vinet and Lawrence Hauer, attaches of the Southern Pacific Company's Atlantic steamship lines, who entrained Wednesday morning for Camp Pike, on the eve of their departure were presented by their fellow clerks with handsome shaving sets. NAVAL RECRUITS GO DIRECT TO STATIONS Commander L. J. Clark, in charge of the navy's recruiting office, 730 Common street, Wednesday said that from now on as soon as a man enlists in the navy he will be sent to one of the naval training stations or receiving ships. When war was declared enlistments in the navy were so great that the training stations and receiving ships were overcrowded and it was necessary for the department to return recruits to their homes until they could be accommodated at the station. Since that time new training stations have been established and the old ones enlarged and most of the men then in training have gone to sea, thus making it possible to send recruits direct to the station when they enlist. There is a great demand in the navy for men with skilled trades such as machinists, firemen, bakers and cooks. The navy offers wonderful opportunities to the men who enlist and at the present time the lowest pay in the navy is $32.50 a month. TRAUTMAN CLAIM FOR EXEMPTION TURNED DOWN The claim of Solomon J. Rosenthal, engineer, employed by the Jahncke Navigation Company was denied at a previous meeting of the board, but in the face of affidavits to the effect that his drafting would retard the work of the shipping plant, the case was reopened. After granting the exemption, however, it was discovered the board was without authority to act, as the applicant had already been sworn in for military service. Reports had reached the board that Mr. Rosenthal had accepted a position with the shipbuilding company as a means of avoiding the draft. Mr. Stadler declared this information had reached him through one of the employees of the plant. He said under the circumstances the duty of the board was to refuse the application, and his vote was cast accordingly. The entire session was devoted to practically the discussions regarding the claim of Mr. Trautman. The father of the applicant, Jacques Trautman, president of the Southern Rice Milling Company, declared his son had full control of the mill, which turned out an average of 1200 barrels of rice a day. In answer to a direct question by Mr. Carpenter, he said the chances were the mill would suspend operation, at least temporarily, should his son be sent away. When called before the board, Walter Trautman said he wished to go on record as not shirking his duty. He said he had been placed in the attitude of trying to avoid military service, and while he filed an industrial claim, his reason, he said, was because he thought his services as expert in his line would be of more value to his country. At the conclusion of the testimony, the case was reopened, exemption denied, and the applicant discharged until November 1. Other decisions were as follows: Gaspar Cusimano, 819 Chartres street, alien, was reopened and exemption denied. Dudley O. Taylor, 1456 Camp street, dependent wife and two children, father in-law called before the board. J. A. Bunol, 116 S. Dorgenois street, dependent wife; case reopened and laid over for further information. F. Hauptman, 518 Alexander street, dependent parents, exemption granted. Dominick Samsone, 3135 Laurel street, dependent wife, exemption granted. W. C. Brechtel, 448 Webster street, dependent brothers and sisters, case reopened and exemption denied. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Friday, September 21, 1917 4000 SELECTMEN FROM LOUISIANA LIKE CAMP PIKE Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 20--Practically the entire Louisiana 40 per cent quota of selectmen for the Eighty-seventh Division arrived at Camp Pike today and tonight. Out of the 7500 men who were registered at the receiving depot today approximately 4000 were Louisianians. A general air of seriousness pervaded the first quota, but cheering has been continual today as the incoming selectmen met their comrades who arrived with the first 5 per cent quota. The first arrivals have settled down into army life, and greeted the men arriving today as "rookies." A number of the Louisianians carried flag with them, and about a thousand from New Orleans, reaching camp in the afternoon, wore tags marked. "N.O.," with their numbers on them. H. N. Cahill of New Orleans carried a large flag which was presented to his division quota by girls of the Sophie Wright High School, which they will keep in their barracks as a trophy. Due to increases, men are being assigned directly to their regiments after their examination, instead of being held in detention barracks for the period of quarantine as formerly. The first 5 per cent who reached here during the week beginning September 5, yesterday were also assigned to the permanent organizations. The Louisianians are placed in the Three Hundred and Forty-seventh Regiment, the Three Hundred and Forty-eighth Regiment, and the Three Hundred and Thirty-sixth Machine Gun Battalion, which compose the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Infantry Brigade. All headquarters, division and brigade were moved from Fort Roots to Camp Pike yesterday and the incoming selectmen will be put to work directly in their permanent organizations. LAVIGNE DENIED ARMY EXEMPTION BY DISTRICT BOARD With more than three hundred claims still pending, and with more than a thousand appeals to be take by District Attorney Luzenberg, indications Thursday morning pointed to daily sessions of District Exemption Board No. 1, for some time to come. Quite a number of cases were disposed of at the meeting. The claim for exemption on physical grounds of Louis M. Lavigne, son of the Dryades street merchant, said to have offered $1000 for the release of his son, was one of the most important claims considered by the board. When first presented, the claim was referred to the Department of Justice for investigation, which investigation resulted in the arrest of young Lavigne and Joseph Rosenberg, a lawyer. The applicant, however, persisted in his claim as was shown by the following letter received under date of September 13: "In connection with my claim for exemption on the ground of physical disability, I beg to advise that I have been operated on my throat six different times, twice by Dr. Feignold, twice by Dr. DeVerges and twice at Touro Infirmary. My tonsils are constantly inflamed, and I am quite sure that this condition causes me the bad eyes that I mentioned in my last letter. My last operation took place about six months ago. "I am not trying to be a slacker, and if I were accepted as a soldier, I feel that my present throat and eye trouble would prevent me from giving the right kind of service, and while I did not claim exemption on that account, I felt that this would be noticed by the examining doctors. If a re-examination were given me, I feel quite certain that the physicians would agree with me as to my present condition." The claim was promptly denied. Other decisions were as follows: Dudley O. Taylor, 1456 Camp street, dependent wife and two children; exemption denied. James E. Frere, 2032 Valmont street, dependent wife, war marriage; exemption denied. John P. Kessler, 1132 North Broad street, dependent parents; exemption granted. Alfred Y. Crow, 901 Camp street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. William Riley, 416 Socrates street, wife and two children; exemption granted. Jos. A. Brunett, 4 Howard Walk, dependent wife; exemption denied. Clarence T. Garcia, 2630 Barracks street, pilot; exemption granted. James W. Feeney, 529 Seguin street, physical disability; exemption granted. Clifford L. Davis, serial No. 2665, West Texas, physical disability; referred to Texas board for re- examination. Henry M. Von Phul, 2302 Esplanade avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. Frederick Schmaltz, Augusta Plantation, dependent wife; exemption granted. J. Leone, 841 North Rampart street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Jack A. Son, 4114 Prytania street, physical disability; exemption denied. Jas. A. Wakefield, 2616 Bayou road, mariner; exemption granted. Frederick Earhardt, 2518 Conti street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Henry L. Lantron, 1537 Canal street, dependent parents; called before the board. William A. Bell, 2339 D'Abadie street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Paul Baud, 1428 Dauphine street, dependent son and father; exemption denied. U Laescher, 610 Frenchmen street, dependent parents; called before the board. Sidney St. Germes, 730 Touro street, physical disability; exemption granted. N. L. Bazarini, 517 St. Joseph street, alien; laid over. Chas. E. Herring, 1137 Carondelet street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. H. J. Regus, 1610 Dryades street, dependent wife and physical disability; called before the board. Peter A. Bush, 2022 Melpomene street, dependent wife; exemption granted. John Lampo, 1021 Euterpe street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Jonas W. Rosenthal, 1123 Prytania street, Charity Hospital interne; exemption denied. John M. Dodds, 1374 Magazine street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Harald E. Stait, 1726 Thalia street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Frank R. Beighey, 1618 Terpsichore street, industrial claim; exemption granted. Joseph Jacona, 709 St. James street, alien; laid over Louis M. Lavigne, 1521 Dryades street, physical disability; exemption denied. Joseph G. Shafer, 3805 Chartres street, dependent wife; called before the board. Earl G. Miller, 1020 Kentucky street, industrial claim; exemption denied. Anthony Manguno, 5713 Royal street, dependent parents; exemption denied. William F. Prinz, 1422 Port street, dependent mother; called before the board. Henry Charpio, 1640 Music street, dependent parents; exemption denied. Philip J. Blakeway, 233 St. Maurice avenue, dependent wife; exemption granted. Peter L. Dessmore, 3115 Royal street, marine engineer; exemption granted. Emile L. Rouyer, 2734 Burgundy street, dependent wife; exemption granted. William Bradford, 2424 Laharpe, dependent wife; called before the board. Harry Spiro, 1814 Dryades street, extension of time until October 20; called before the board. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Saturday, September 22, 1917 BOARD DRAFTS SON; MOTHER REFUSES AID TO HIS WIFE After admitting under oath that she had an income of $400 a month, Mrs. Leontine Bunol, 224 South Salcedo street, told members of District Exemption Board No. 1 that she was both unable and unwilling to support her daughter-in-law should her son, Joseph A. Bunol, 116 South Dorgenois street, be drafted in the army. The statement was made in such a deliberate manner that the board resolved to place the matter in the hands of the United States district attorney for proper action. Bunol, who is employed as assistant druggist at the Charity Hospital, filed a claim for exemption on the grounds of a dependent wife. The case was referred to the Department of Justice for investigation as a report had reached the board that the applicant's family were well able to provide for his wife. In an affidavit sworn to by Mrs. Leontine Bunol, the latter declared she was unable to take care of her daughter- in-law, and that she needed all she had for the support of herself and two daughters. Having ascertained that her income approximated $400 per month, the board deferred action and summoned the elder Mrs. Bunol. At the session Friday morning, the witness was placed on her guard and was told that her statements would be taken down by the board's stenographer. When sworn by Mr. Carpenter, the witness reiterated her statement concerning her income and said she needed all she had for the support of herself and two daughters. "You may send my son to the army," said the witness, "but I will not contribute a single penny to the support of his wife." Mrs. Bunol said she lived with her two daughters and that expenses of the household exceeded $150 a month outside of the purchase of clothes. When questioned regarding the surplus of her income, she said she could not and would not add to her regular expenses the support of her daughter-in-law. The claim of the young man was denied, and statements made by his mother were referred to the district attorney. The claim of J. W. Rosenthal, Charity Hospital interne, who was refused exemption at the previous session, was reopened Friday morning and at the suggestion of Dr. Miller, the young physician was discharged until July 1, 1918, so as to give him an opportunity to complete his term at the hospital. The following decisions were rendered: J. W. Rosenthal, 1123 Prytania, extension of time granted to July 1, 1918. William Bradford, 2424 Laharpe street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Louis Protti, 2807 Ondaga street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Robert E. Lee, 1113 Burdette street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. U. Loescher, 610 Frenchmen street, dependent parents; laid over for further information. Wallace Vega, 1229 North Tonti street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Henry Spiro, 1814 Dryades street; extension of time granted to October 15. P. A. Blankenship, 2214 General Taylor street, dependent wife and child; case reopened and exemption granted. Frank Thomas, 1805 Bienville street, dependent wife and child; exemption denied. Joseph A. Bunol, 116 South Dorgenois street, dependent wife; exemption denied. H. J. Regus, 1610 Dryades street; dependent wife; exemption granted. L. E. Duraynaud, 4319 St. Louis street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Emile L. Royal, 2734 Burgundy street, dependent wife; case reopened and exemption denied. Richard A. Dowling, 2531 Chartres street, physical disability; exemption denied. Richard B. Benton, 1311 Tulane avenue, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. Michel Loyacano, 2518 D'Abadie street, dependent wife; exemption granted. H. L. Glasser, 2118 North Derbigny street, industrial claim; exemption granted. Leon Cutitto, Jr., 927 Touro street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Felix Busoni, 3231 St. Claude street, dependent mother; exemption granted. N. Vicknair, 2501 Royal street, dependent sisters; called before the board. Thomas McLaughlin, 1422 Bourbon street, physical disability; called before the board. Ignatius Caruso, 1417 Kerlerec street, dependent wife and two children; called before the board. Thomas H. Gray, 416 Diana street, dependent parents; exemption denied. Henry Jones, R. F. D. Station A., dependent mother and wife; called before the board. Alphonse Camus, Algiers, dependent parents; exemption denied. Lee Tribble, 310 Atlantic avenue, dependent parents; exemption denied. John Barnett, 1403 Patterson street, industrial claim; exemption granted. F. D. Berthelot, 533 Seguin street, industrial claim; exemption granted. Joseph E. Kinkaid, 501 Pelican avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. Paul Gabriel, 615 Slidell avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. M. McManus, 8015 Forshey, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Clarence Davis, 7456 Mississippi street, industrial claim; called before the board. M. A. Crosier, 1126 Adam street, dependent wife and three children; called before the board. Samuel Lee, 1113 Burdette street, dependent mother; called before the board. Edward Picou, 7735 Zimpel street, dependent wife; called before the board. L. McCoy, 214 Audubon street, dependent mother; exemption denied. David G. Baldwin, Jr. 1508 Audubon street physical disability; exemption denied. N. F. Miller, 211 Walnut street, application for ninety days; called before the board. L. Weintraub, 1000 Adam street, physical disability; called before the board. William A. Piper, 7504 Elm street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Joe Dennis, 3309 Broadway street, dependent children; called before the board. C. H. Brown, 5931 St. Charles avenue, dependent mother; called before the board. F. F. Hymel, 6309 Laurel street, mariner; exemption granted. O. B. Elmer, 711 State street, manager Elmer Candy Company, industrial claim; exemption denied. E. J. Romagosf, 1227 Dublin street; extension of time denied. Andrew Lynch, 4214 Laurel street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. John Ballatin, 3013 Conti street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Calogero Montalbano, 724 St. Philip street, alien; called before the board. S. Brancato, 1921 Dauphine street, alien; laid over. C. E. Burke, 2120 North Prieur street, dependent mother; exemption denied. R. W. Brady, 941 Peters avenue, application for a passport to Chile; granted. Celestin Bahan, 1509 St. Bernard avenue, physical disability; exemption denied. Joseph Douglas, 5118 North Rampart street, dependent child; called before the board. E. J. Lewis, serial No. 1531, physical disability; exemption denied. A. Duluc, 1829 Marais street, dependent wife; called before the board. Joseph Wyman, 1740 St. Claude street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. J. Parker, 2219 Josephine street, industrial claim; exemption granted. J. F. Boyard, 1932 Lapeyrouse street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. J. Clark, 1619 Magnolia street, dependent wife; called before the board. William McGee, 1005 Julia street, dependent mother; called before the board. A. F. Diamond, 1832 Ursuline avenue, physical disability; referred to Dr. Lyons. James J. Flotte, Jr., 1831 Bayou Road, physical disability; referred to Dr. Victor Smith. S. M. Oriol, 1803 Ursuline avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. Joseph T. Cuccia, 1021 Royal street, physical disability; exemption granted. J. Adams, Holly Grove and General Ogden streets, physical disability; called before the board. Ed. Williams, 714 Dublin street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. John Lee, 8327 Maple street, dependent child; called before the board. Harry H. Krentel, 8630 Poplar street, dependent wife; exemption granted. J. M. Augustine, 2218 Jolier street, dependent wife and mother; called before the board. H. J. Lyons, 522 Verret street, mariner; laid over. F. Lasalle, 8117 Cohn street, industrial claim; exemption denied. L. Schroeder, 428 Slidell avenue, mariner; exemption granted. Joseph N. Heyden, 1343 Spain street, dependent wife; called before the board. John J. Knerr, 1722 Spain street, dependent mother; called before the board. Joseph Charles Menendez, 1920 St. Roch avenue, medical student; referred to adjutant general. W. J. Massicot, 2532 Bouny street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Philip A. Reidenauer, 1220 Cambronne street, physical disability; referred to Dr. Victor Smith. M. Williams, 1730 Burdette street, dependent wife and children; called before the board. Robert Butler, 1405 Saratoga street, dependent wife; called before the board. Walter Jones, 1710 South Rampart street, dependent wife; called before the board. Joseph Douglas, 5118 North Rampart street, physical disability; called before the board. Paul Mayhoe, 407 Tricou street, dependent mother and wife; exemption granted. Frank B. Lewis, 2208 Annette street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. S. A. Barnes, 1442 Annette street, dependent wife; called before the board. A. Hamilton, 3503 Paris avenue, dependent wife; called before the board. Warren Barlow, 2108 Dryades street, dependent mother; called before the board. E. G. Pavagean, 2109 Lapeyrouse street, dependent mother; called before the board. Louis Thiel, 2017 North Rampart street, wife and children; called before the board. Walter Strudic, 1816 North Roman street, dependent wife; called before the board. James Nailor, 1368 Annette street, dependent wife and children; called before the board. Porter Dunn, 1212 Freret street, dependent mother; called before the board. James Smith, 2921 Melpomene street, dependent wife; called before the board. A. J. Bonsigneur, 2627 Aubry street, dependent wife and children; called before the board. A. Stevens, 1113 Touro street, dependent wife; called before the board. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 23, 1917 CALL NEGROES OCTOBER 3 Washington, Sept. 22.--A majority of the negro men of the national army will be called out for mobilization at the training cantonments with the contingent of draft forces summoned for October 3. In making this announcement today, Secretary Baker added that the negroes called would be from states with the largest percentages of negro population. The policy of organizing separate negro and white army units will be strictly adhered to. Where a subdivision has not sufficient negro drafted men to make up a company or other unit, the men will be assigned to complete units at another cantonment. AIDING SON'S WIFE CLEARS MRS. BUNOL IN DRAFT TANGLE As the result of a communication received from Mrs. Leontine Bunol at the regular session of District Exemption Board No. 1, Saturday, it was announced that the case against her for refusing to support her daughter-in-law would be dropped. Mrs. Bunol was put through a severe cross-examination at the previous meeting, and on account of alleged false statements regarding her ability to take care of her daughter-in-law in case her son should not be exempted from draft, charges had been referred to the federal district attorney. Under oath, Mrs. Bunol said she was unable to contribute to the support of her son's wife, thought she admitted an income of approximately $400 a month. The change in the attitude of the board was brought about by the following letter: "After I left your presence on yesterday I returned home with my daughter, Miss Gertrude Bunol, and upon consultation with her and my son, Noel Bunol, I came to the conclusion that to avoid any further notoriety, which I am not seeking, and trouble, I will pass to my son's wife, Mrs. Joseph A. Bunol, the sum of $25 a month. "As this seems to be what the board wanted me to do, I now inform them that I will do so, providing the whole matter is dropped and there is nothing further done or said in the premises. Trusting that this will be satisfactory to you gentlemen, I remain, respectfully, Mrs. L. Bunol." On motion of Mr. Stadler the communication was received and the secretary was instructed to inform Mrs. Bunol that her proposition would be accepted. Decisions Saturday were as follows: Foster Louis, 1431 St. Ann street, physical disability; discharged for sixty days. T. J. McLoughlin, 1422 Bourbon street, physical disability; laid over. Ignatius Caruso, 1417 Kerlerec street, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. Nestor Vicknair, 2501 Royal street, physical disability; denied. W. F. Prinz, 1422 Port street, dependent mother; denied. M. A. Crozier, 1126 Adam street, dependent wife and three children; granted. Warren Barlow, 2108 Dryades street, dependent wife and mother; denied. W. Strudis, 1816 North Roman street, dependent wife; laid over. F. Lewis, 2209 Annette street, dependent wife and child; laid over. Oscar Barabino, 213 South Villere street, dependent wife and child; granted. Max Richmond, 710 South Rampart street, dependent wife; granted. Leslie Scott, 1733 Orleans street, alien, and dependent wife; called before the board. Edward B. Tilden, 724 North Alexander street, dependent mother; denied. Edward J. Collins, 2811 St. Peter street, dependent wife; granted. Charles N. Brookman, 1202 Piety street, dependent wife, war marriage; denied. R. Caravich, 818 Chartres street, industrial claim; granted. Irby Maten, 1431 St. Ann street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Charles A. Recknagle, 600 North Carrollton avenue, application for extension of time; discharged until October 15. Harald A. Russ, 632 North Olympia street, dependent parents; granted. Oscar LIlly, 818 Burgundy street, dependent father; denied. Nicholas Gheranich, 2731 St. Ann street, dependent wife and child; laid over. Charles M. Weiss, 928 North Miro street, dependent wife; called before the board. Fred D. Simon, 2025 Third street, dependent wife; called before the board. Grant A. Butler, 2533 Dryades street, divinity student; granted. Harry W. Wilner, 2828 Chippewa street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Ellsworth Barnard, 811 Eighth street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Harry Zimmerman, 900 Pleasant street, dependent mother; denied. William Hulseberg, 624 Toledano street, dependent mother; denied. Maurice F. Petty, 3617 Prytania street, dependent wife; denied. Albert E. Arnoult, 3518 Chestnut street, physical disability; denied. J. P. Brown, 1816 Marengo street, medical student; instructed into service and discharged to complete medical course. James Willis, 4111 Clara street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. James Mailey, 3306 Chestnut street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Alexander Woods, 210 Foucher street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Louis Camos, 2463 North Robertson street, dependent wife and child; granted. D. Brooks, 1124 Cadiz street, dependent wife; denied. Nicholas Cao, 738 Market street, dependent wife and child granted. S. Fernandez, 2709 Jackson avenue, dependent mother; called before the board. George Mansion, 1433 Ursuline street, dependent mother; called before the board. I. Thomas, 2221 Philip street, mariner; granted. G. H. Bohihhorst, 3930 Iberville street, dependent wife; denied. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Tuesday, September 25, 1917 BANTAM CHAMPION RESPITED IN DRAFT TO DEFEND TITLE Alleging he is the sole support of his aged and infirm parents, Peter Gulotta, better known as Pete Herman, champion bantamweight fighter of the world, filed a petition with District Exemption Board No. 1 Monday morning requesting an extension of time in order that he may have an opportunity of realizing sufficient money to provide for his parents while he is in the army. "The circumstances are such," said the champion, "that I do not feel justified in asking for exemption, but knowing that the board would not knowingly commit an injustice, I beg to be allowed sufficient time to prepare myself physically in order to properly defend my title of champion in the near future." Herman said he had earned $12,000 within the last eight months, but owing to enormous expenses incident to his "professional upkeep," he had not been able to save anything. "A delay of a few weeks, he said, "will do no harm to my country, or to myself, but it will mean a good deal to my aged and inform parents." By unanimous resolution of the board the claim was reopened and extension of time granted to November 15. David G. Baldwin, Jr., whose claim for exemption on the grounds of a dependent wife, was denied, was discharged until October 15 to close his affairs. The board also decided to reopen the case of Oscar B. Elmer, general manager of the Elmer Candy Company. Mr. Elmer said he had been conducting the affairs of the company a number of years, and under his supervision the concern had prospered so that now the employes number upward of 200. He said the company had received large orders from the government, and in the event of being called away, he believed it would hardly be in a position to continue. The claim was laid over and Augustus Elmer was called before the board. At the night session he said his brother has had full control of the factory for the last eight years, and his absence at this time, no doubt, would greatly interfere with the operation of the company. Referring to the claim of exemption on the grounds of a dependent wife, he said his sister-in-law was entirely dependent upon her husband for support. The latter was only a paid employe, and outside of his salary, received nothing from the profits of the company. Also, that he had no other means of support. The industrial claim was denied. In reference to a dependent wife, the board withheld its decision in order to obtain information. The application of Frank F. Federico, 1029 N. Rampart street, macaroni manufacturer, was considered and the board refused to reopen the case. Exemption was refused recently, both on an industrial claim and on the grounds of a dependent mother. Other decisions were as follows: Warren C. Brechtel, 448 Webster street, dependent parents, application to reopen case; called before the board. Paul A. Baud, 1428 Dauphine street, dependent child, application to reopen case denied. Eugene Lassalle, 8117 Cohn street, physical disability, application to reopen case denied. H. W. Milner, 2823 Chippewa street, dependent wife and child, exemption granted. John J. Knerr, 1722 Spain street, dependent mother, exemption denied. M. McManus, 8015 Forshey street, dependent wife and child, exemption granted at request of lower board. L. Thiel, 2017 North Rampart street, dependent wife and three children, exemption granted. S. A. Barnes, 1442 Annette street, dependent wife, exemption denied. James H. West, 821 Aline street, dependent wife, exemption granted. Henry L. Lantron, 1537 Canal street, dependent parents; denied. George H. H. Habighorst, 1551 Canal street, dependent wife; case reopened and laid over for information. Warren C. Brechtel, 448 Webster street, dependent brother and sisters; application to reopen, denied. Gordy Hudson, 4823 Carondelet street, dependent wife and mother; granted. E. C. Parageau, 2109 Lapeyrouse street, dependent parents; denied. A. J. Bonseigneur, 2627 Aubry street, dependent wife and two children; granted. Jas. F. Broyard, 1932 Lapeyrouse street, dependent children; denied. A. Stevens, 1113 Touro street, dependent wife; denied. Joe Dennis, 3309 Broadway street, dependent wife and two children; laid over. Mitchell Williams, Colapissa and Joliet street, dependent wife and five children; exemption granted at request of lower board. Theo J. Edwards, 1738 Constantinople street, dependent mother; denied. William H. Seruntine, 3100 De Soto street, application for passport; granted. C. H. Deslattes, 8224 Birch street, physical disability; referred to lower board for examination, and exemption granted. Jos. S. Le Blanc, 2501 Urquhart street, application for extension of time; denied. Ellesworth Bernard, 811 Eighth street, dependent wife and child; granted. G. Indest, 2433 Esplanade avenue, dependent child, application to reopen case; denied. A. Manguno, 5713 Royal street, application for extension of time; denied. Lawrence J. Lee, 1429 Joseph street, dependent children, application to reopen case; denied. L. P. Hecker, 7712 Cohn street, dependent wife, application to reopen case; denied. Ernest J. Vicknair, 118 Newton street, dependent wife, application to reopen case; denied. A. S. Jurjevich Olga, dependent father, application to reopen case; denied. V. W. Mills, 1631 Foucher street, industrial claim, application to reopen case; denied. Philip Edgerson, 1433 Pauline street, dependent mother, application to reopen case; denied. Stephen J. Voelkel, 3325 South Rampant street, dependent parents, application to reopen case; denied. Noble Johnson, 3225 Burdette street, dependent mother, application to reopen case; denied. Zachariah Purdy, Chicago, dependent mother; called before the board. James J. Gallagher, 513 Orange street, dependent wife and child; granted. Willie Davis, Jr., 1207 Julia street, dependent mother; called before the board. William C. Fairly, 2025 Palmyra street, removed to Los Angeles, dependent wife and child; granted. John H. Taper, 720 Bolivar street, dependent mother; called before the board. F. A. Delahaye, 1542 Canal street, dependent wife; called before the board. B. J. Deichman, 2414 Bradish Alley, dependent wife; granted. Morris J. Ohlmeyer, 136 South White street, dependent wife; called before the board. Marvin Levy, 341 South Alexander street, dependent wife; called before the board. Henry Lefebve, 931 Dauphine street, dependent mother; called before the board. Fred Montegue, 932 North Prieur street, dependent mother; called before the board. Harry Clifford, 542 St. Peter street, alien; laid over. Cornelius Lee, serial number 4611 dependent mother; exemption granted at request of local board. Andrew Jackson Brown, serial number 784, dependent wife; exemption granted at request of local board. NEGRO SELECTMEN TO ENTRAIN OCT. 7 Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 24.--Schedules prepared by the various railroads through the American Railway Association for the moving of 12 per cent of each local board's quota, all negroes, to Camp Pike, Arkansas, change the date for moving the men from October 3 to October 7. Adjutant General McCrory has notified the carriers the latter date will be satisfactory. According to figures announced by Adjutant General McCrory, there will be 1630 negroes who will move Sunday, October 7. As they will comprise only 12 per cent of each quota, it is thought not likely that any board will be short of the number indicated. There will be 302 sent from Orleans Parish. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Wednesday, September 26, 1917 RECEIVE UNIFORMS WHEN QUARANTINE PERIOD HAS ENDED Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 25.--With 4192 Louisianians and 1427 Mississippians registered at Camp Pike, the two states are still short their 40 per cent quotas of selectmen which were scheduled to have reached here September 23. The commissary department of the division quartermaster's office issued in two and a half days 2,792,000 rations, sufficient for 837,000 meals, and they were placed in barracks. This was intended as a ten days' supply for 28,000 men, and consisted almost entirely of staples. As there are only a little more than half this number of selectmen now in barracks, the supply will be used for a twenty-day period. Daily supplies of fresh meat and bread and ice are delivered to the barracks upon telephoned requests from the company mess officers. Major Williams, camp quartermaster, announced that the second quota of selectmen will not be uniformed until the ten-day quarantining period is ended. The first quota of five per cent are now receiving their uniforms, and are going into the cotton khaki. In this climate wool is too heavy and no orders have received as to when it will be issued. The first government supplies issued to the incoming selectmen, immediately after their arrival, consists of two pair of socks, two suits of lightweight underclothes, a towel and a piece of soap. These are given the men in the blue denim barracks bags in which they will carry their spare equipment. Immediately on arriving, the selectmen are taken to the medical barracks, where they are given the smallpox vaccination and hypodermic injections of typhoid and paratyphoid serum. Unless the men arrive late at night, these treatments are invariably administered before they are taken to their barracks. The final physical examination for the first five per cent has been completed, and that of the second quota will be made toward the end of the quarantine period. However, the last examination made at Camp Pike is final only insofar as it affects when who are passed physically. If the selectman is sound, he receives no further examination, but men in whom are found defects which would disqualify them for service, are sent to Fort Roots to the base hospital where they are held under investigation to see if the defects cannot be remedied. Max Fink, violinist, is devoting the talent for which he is nationally famous to the good of his Three Hundred and Thirty-fifth Machine Gun Battalion, and is assisting in the formation of a "Jazz" band. Eddie Coulon, well known bantam-weight boxer of New Orleans, is also in the battalion. The selectmen are awaiting the coming of Pete Herman with interest. J. L. KONZ IS IN ARMY Friends of John L. Konz, 3412 Canal street, are much perturbed because of the publication of his name among the "exempted or discharged" from Division No. 2 without the reason being given. Mr. Konz was accepted some weeks ago as a member of Base Hospital Unit No. 24, which was ordered to Georgia for instruction, and his exemption was on the ground that he is already enlisted in the service. Some of his friends had gained the impression by the publication that he had been discharged from the service, while the fact is he is still with the hospital unit. NEGRO, MUCH OVER DRAFT AGE, FILES EXEMPTION CLAIM Federal District Exemption Board No. 1 again failed to render a decision in the case of Oscar B. Elmer, treasurer and manager of the Elmer Candy Company, at the regular session Tuesday morning. The application for exemption from military service was discussed at length at the two previous meetings of the board when both the applicant and his brother, Augustus Elmer, president of the company, were examined. The claim for exemption on industrial grounds was rejected, but the board desired further information concerning the pleas of a dependent wife, and Mr. Elmer was requested to furnish additional affidavits in support of the latter claim. Tuesday's session was practically devoted to the investigation of claims advanced by negro applicants. During the examination of witnesses, members of the board were more than once confronted with hilarious situations in their effort to determine the martial status of applicants. E. Williams, a negro living at 714 Dublin street, claimed exemption on the grounds of a dependent wife, but upon examination, it was found he was past the age by nearly two years. When he registered on June 5, Williams said he was 30 years of age, but upon being questioned, declared he was now 32. He was instructed to return Wednesday with a birth certificate. Besides passing on a large number of cases, the board affirmed an appeal to the President filed by Walter J. Trautman, general manager of the Southern Rice Milling Company, whose claim was recently denied. Decisions were as follows: N. F. Muller, 211 Walnut street, application for extension of time; denied. John Lee, 8327 Maple street, physical disability; exemption denied. J. Lindsay, 2118 Howard street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Joe Dennis, 3309 Broadway street, dependent wife; exemption granted. E. Morgan, 928 Verrett street, dependent wife; held over. E. Williams, 714 Dublin street, over age; held over. Henry Jones, R. F. D. Station A, dependent wife; held over. Calogera Montalbano, 724 St. Philip street, alien; laid over. E. Longville, 2806 Jena street, dependent wife and child; exemption denied. L. F. Weintraub, 1000 Adam street, physical disability; exemption denied. James Francois, 3243 Fern street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Joseph Adams, Holly Grove and General Ogden streets, dependent wife and mother; exemption denied. James Willis, 4111 Clara street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Walter Jones, 1710 South Rampart street, dependent wife; held over. Robert Butler, 1405 Saratoga street, dependent wife; held over. J. Smith, 2617 Erato street, dependent wife; exemption denied. Louis Johns, 7735 Zimpel street, physical disability; re-examination ordered. J. Naylor, 1368 Annette street, dependent wife and two children; exemption granted. A. Duluc, 1829 Marais street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Stephen D. Pool, Jr., 2415 Barracks street, dependent wife and child; Widow S. D. Pool called before the board. J. Wieman, 1740 Bourbon street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Oscar B. Elmer, 711 State street, dependent wife; laid over for affidavits. Adam Lee, 3729 Tchoupitoulas street, dependent mother; held over. Chas. J. Dirmann, 4969 North Rampart street, agricultural claim; exemption denied. August Estopinal, 2109 Orleans street, dependent mother; called before the board. Paul Pavur, 800 Dauphine street, Austrian declarant; exemption denied. William D'Aquin, 941 North Broad, dependent mother; called before the board. G. Broggi, 624 Dumaine street, mariner; exemption granted. Michel Caffaro, 835 St. Peter street, alien; held over. John R. Catoire, 1132 Joliet street, industrial claim; exemption granted. Owen Glancey, 507 Slidell avenue, dependent wife; called before the board. James E. Lewis, 3009 South Rampart street, dependent wife; called before the board. N. Melancon, 318 Lowerline, dependent wife and children; exemption granted. Louis J. Lotz, 1613 Allen street, dependent wife; exemption granted. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Thursday, September 27, 1917 TULANE MAN MADE SERGEANT MAJOR Thomas John Carr, Jr., of New Orleans, a former student at the Fort Roots training camp and a Tulane graduate, has been made regimental sergeant major of one of the regiments of the Louisiana brigade. This is the highest noncommissioned rank in the line service. Mr. Carr volunteered as a noncommissioned officer when he failed to receive his commission at Fort Roots. He also attended a training school at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Among Jewish selectmen procuring short furloughs to attend the Yom Kippur observances here was Max Fink, violinist, of New Orleans. KOPPEL GETS WISH; NAVY DON'T WANT HIM (note: other articles in previous issues) Washington, Sept. 26.--Harwood Koppel, of New Orleans, a member of the Naval Reserve, will be returned to the United States from Gibraltar. Koppel, while on duty in European waters, is reported to have advised his superior officer that he had embezzled funds belonging to the city of New Orleans. This led to his detention pending an investigation of the alleged defalcation. When Mayor Behrman learned of Koppel's statement he informed the naval authorities that no such embezzlement had taken place. As the case is absolutely without precedent, there is some difference of opinon among naval officials as to the course that will be pursued. At the office of the judge advocate general, however, it was said court-martial under the circumstances hardly would be held. In the division of operations, it was said that whether the confession be true or false Koppel has demonstrated that he is not the kind of person desired in the naval service. DEPENDENT GRANDPARENTS ARE HELD GROUNDS FOR CLAIM That dependent grandparents are included in the regulation excusing persons claiming exemption on the ground of dependency, was the announcement made by Dr. Miller, chairman of District Exemption Board No. 1, at the regular session Wednesday morning. The question was discussed a few days ago in an appeal wherein the claimant declared he was the only support of an infirm grandmother. Declaring the board had committed an injustice in denying his claim for exemption on the grounds of a dependent mother and sister, Dr. John Signorelli, prominently identified in the work of the Child's Welfare Association, filed a petition requesting the privilege of appearing before the board for the purpose of presenting his pleas. Though the board previously had refused to reopen the case, upon the suggestion of Dr. Miller, it was determined to grant the young physician a personal hearing. This privilege was granted as a result of the following letter addressed by Dr. Signorelli: "Having read and carefully considered your decision of my appeal to your body from the decision of Local Board 5, I fell that I have not been dealt with with justice. The chief point to which I desire to call your attention is the fact that the published statement of your discussions dealt principally with the fact that I sought exemption on three distinct grounds, namely--physical disability, dependency, and on the Child's Welfare Association plea. As a matter of fact, no plea on the ground of physical disability was ever made by me. No affidavit or part thereof ever signed by me refer to any such claim; and while these facts should be well known to your body, the press lays more importance to your discussions on this feature than upon any other. This, I submit, is an injustice to me, and I respectfully beg that you cause its correction in the minds of the public. "Again, the plea of the Child's Welfare Association is not my plea, and I never solicited it directly or otherwise; it is the association's effort to continue its activities for the benefit of the community. "Thus you will se that in reality I submitted one plea, and only one. This plea, based upon the grounds of having my mother and sister dependent solely upon my labor, was accompanied by affidavits covering data which, if correctly interpreted, would satisfy at once that the grounds are ample and legitimate. As I understand your body considered the financial status of my brothers was such as to cause you to deny the claim. Certainly something relating thereto is grossly wrong; for each of my brothers filed affidavits showing their position to be such as to make it impossible to render aid to my mother and sister. "Perhaps there were points not clearly brought out on paper, or some facts may have been overlooked, and believing in the strict integrity and honest endeavors of your body to do justice to all, I beg the indulgence of your body to grant me a hearing upon the case." The following decisions were rendered: Owen Clancey, 507 Slidell avenue, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. Floyd A. Delahaye, 1542 Canal street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. William L. Berthonnaud, 422 Bertrand street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. George H. H. Habighorst, 3930 Iberville street, dependent wife; case reopened and exemption granted. Henry Lefebvre, 931 Dauphine street, dependent mother; exemption denied. James Mailey, 2137 Louisiana avenue, dependent wife; exemption granted. Eugene Lassalle, 8117 Cohn street, agricultural claim; application to reopen case denied. Joseph Douglas, 5118 North Rampart street, dependent child; exemption denied. Hail Drab, 706 St. Ann street, dependent parents; exemption denied. Sam Lee, 1113 Burdette street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Alexander Woods, 2210 Foucher street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Porter Dunn, 1212 Freret street, dependent mother; action deferred pending affidavits from lower board. Sarazin Fernandez, 2708 Jackson avenue, dependent mother; exemption denied. J. H. Taper, 720 Bolivar street, dependent mother; laid over. Cash Davis, 1519 Freret street, dependent mother; exemption denied. Willie McGee, 1005 Jackson avenue, dependent mother; exemption granted. Emile N. Bertel, 2804 Conti street, industrial claim; exemption denied. Paul F. Baud, 1420 Dauphine street; application to reopen case denied. Nelson Grey, 2405 Delachaise street, dependent wife; called before the board. Frank B. Lewis, 2208 Annette street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Joseph Di Gregono, 1031 Chartres street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Peter Percopo, 1232 Royal street, dependent father; called before the board. Jack Seguin, 1113 Bourbon street, dependent father; exemption denied. Eugene P. Ducros, 2519 Ursuline street, dependent parents; called before the board. Alvin J. Carroll, 1705 Burgundy street, dependent wife; called before the board. L. E. Galmiche, 1124 N. Galvez street, dependent wife; called before the board. John E. Foster, 1112 N. Roman street, dependant wife and mother; called before the board. Ed. J. Chittenden, 1223 Burgundy street, dependent mother and child; called before the board. C. V. Graffagnini, 1025 St. Philip street, dependent mother and sisters; called before the board. John Williams, 1019 Burgundy street, dependent wife and mother; exemption granted. Anthony J. Bova, 1410 Governor Nicholls street, dependent wife; exemption granted. M. Zeno, 1827 Ursuline street, dependent mother; called before the board. William Watterman, 1110 N. Claiborne street, dependent mother; called before the board. Arthur Smith, 1110 N. Claiborne street, dependent mother; called before the board. Theodore Abadie, 1620 N. Galvez street, dependent mother; exemption denied. R. Andry, 1506 N. Claiborne street, dependent child; called before the board. Paul Simon, 1573 N. Miro street, dependent wife and child; called before the board. Marion Valentino, 2119 N. Robertson street, physical disability; exemption granted. G. P. Thice, 3628 Laurel street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Sam S. Bolds, 3439 Clara street, industrial claim; called before the board. Robert E. Wilcox, 2125 Orleans street, dependent mother; called before the board. L. P. Antoine, 1308 N. Hagan avenue, dependent wife and brother; called before the board. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Friday, September 28, 1917 GOVERNOR REOPENS EXEMPTION APPEAL OF HEAD OF FAMILY That Governor Pleasant will exercise his prerogative in demanding the reopening of cases previously disposed of by District Exemption Board No. 1 was indicated Thursday morning at the board's regular meeting. The governor has authority to demand the reopening of certain cases where applicants appear to have been unjustly dealt with. The first complaint of this kind reached the board in the shape of a telegram received by Ed. S. Maunsell, chairman of local board No. 12. The telegram, sent by Adjutant General McCrory, reads as follows: "Abraham L. Shushan reports to the governor that his claim for discharge on the grounds of dependents has been denied. He states that he has a wife and child solely dependant on him for support. The governor requests that this case be reopened and directs your attention to compiled ruling of provost marshal general No. 10. In the event that this man is not discharged, please let me have full report on same." In referring the telegram to the district board, Mr. Maunsell said: "In view of the instructions received by us to forward to camp every available white man on or before October 3, and since the temporary exemption granted Mr. Shushon by your board will expire October 1, we feel, notwithstanding our report to the attorney general of the army, that Mr. Shushan under the rules, should be forwarded to the camp, and we shall, if you so advise it, and refuse to reopen his case, notify him to report to this board on the evening of first to leave for camp on the morning of the second." Discussions of the board showed the Shushan case had been thoroughly investigated, and after a rehearing the majority of the members voted to deny exemption. In order, however, to place the responsibility with the proper authorities the following telegram bearing the signature of Dr. C. Jeff Miller chairman was addressed to Adjutant General McCrory: "In re Shushan case, district board feels reopening of same will not change decision of majority of its members in any way, since testimony before us shows father and uncle men of means and said uncle declared under oath he would not see dependents in want. Since provision for support of dependents during husband's absence in army is, in opinion of majority of board, the real test of dependency, we must respectfully decline to reopen case." The decision of Adjutant General McCrory will be watched with interest, as the board has disposed of a number of similar cases which might involve a reversal of previous decisions. As a result of a letter received from Major Graves, stationed at Camp Pike, the board reopened the case of Solomon J. Rosenthal, first assistant engineer and head draughtsman of the Jahncke Shipbuilding Company. Rosenthal was exempted a few days ago, but inasmuch as he had already left here for Camp Pike the board felt without authority to proceed. Major Graves said the case had been placed before him by Senator Ransdell. He requested that a signed blank be forwarded to him for the discharge of the applicant. The case was reopened and the previous decision for exemption on industrial grounds was affirmed. Other decisions were as follows: Stephen D. Pool, 2415 Barracks street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. Eugene P. Dueros, 2519 Ursuline avenue dependent parents; called before the board. E. Lassalle, 8117 Cohn street, industrial claim; extension of time granted to October 15. W. L. Waterman, 1110 N. Claiborne, dependent mother; exemption denied. Leo Shouldes, 723 Bourbon street, dependent mother; called before the board. Chas. M. Weiss, 2506 Freret street, dependent wife; laid over. J. Sperandeo, 1439 Marigny street, alien; laid over. W. Davis, Jr., 1207 Julia street, dependent mother; exemption denied. J. E. Lewis, 3009 S. Rampart street, dependent wife and child; exemption denied. A. Estopinal, 2109 Orleans street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Irby Metan, 1431 St. Ann street, dependent wife and child; exemption denied. J. Maloney, 4300 William street, physical disability; exemption denied. Louis Ackerhaus, 1303 Decatur street, physical disability; exemption granted. James J. Ganucheau, 1439 N. Johnson, physical disability; exemption granted. Geo. Mansion, 1438 Ursuline street, dependent mother and physical disability; called before the board. Paul Diggs, 817 N. Liberty street, physical disability; exemption granted. Joe Lafrance, 1226 Royal street, physical disability; exemption granted. N. Kincaide, 1133 Chartres street, physical disability; exemption granted. Andrew Cefalu, 537 Barracks street, physical disability; exemption granted. Nunzio Di Martino, 1217 Royal street, physical disability; exemption denied. Louis H. Baudean, 2170 Esplanade avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. Jos. D. Railey, 8015 Panola street, physical disability; exemption granted. Jos. C. Reilly, 2031 Louisiana avenue, physical disability; exemption granted. Paul Chisesi, 724 Governor Nicholls street, physical disability; exemption denied. J. J. Hauck, 1746 Clio street, physical disability; exemption granted. Philip A. Reidenauder, 1220 Cambronne street; physical disability; exemption granted. ADDITIONAL MEN BEING FORWARDED TO CAMP PIKE The local exemption board of Division No. 1 Wednesday sent twenty additional men to Camp Pike, Ark., nineteen of them residents of the division territory and one transferred from New York. The men left under the command of George T. Rule, with L. K. Morrison as second in command. Before leaving the men were addressed by Hampden Reynolds and Dr. Hamilton Jones, who advised the men to lead clean lives. The board also sent to the camp certificates of nine men drafted by it who are in officers' training camps. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Saturday, September 29, 1917 ARMY PROMOTIONS WILL BE DECIDED BY MERIT ALONE Washington, Sept. 28.--Merit will be the sole basis for promotion of officers in the national army and National Guard, the War Department announced today in orders governing promotions in those organizations for the duration of the war. All officers, including those of the regular army attached to the new forces, will be equally eligible for advancement. The commanding generals of divisions serving in the United States must submit recommendations as to promotions or appointments to the adjutant general, but when the forces are serving abroad they may make temporary appointments or promotions subject to the approval of the department. Where the division forms part of an army corps, however, the corps commanders will make appointments upon recommendation of the division commanders. DENTAL STUDENTS FAIL, LIKE MEDICAL, TO GET EXEMPTION In a telegram received by District Exemption Board No. 1 Friday morning, Adjutant General McCrory declared that senior dental students were not entitled to exemption from military duty under the rules and regulations prescribed by the President. A ruling was sought after the board had disposed of an appeal placing dental students in the same category as medical students and interns. As a result of three extra sessions held during the week the board disposed of practically all pending claims, and will be in a position to take up dependency appeals from local boards, filed by District Attorney Luzenberg, early next week. There were no new developments in the Shushan case, re-opened by Governor Pleasant, and in the absence of a reply to the telegram sent to the adjutant general, the matter was left in abeyance. Joseph Shushan, uncle of the applicant, asked to correct the impression that he was willing to provide for the wife if his nephew should be sent to the camp. Mr. Shushan said his offer to support his niece was not voluntary, and his statement to the board was to the effect that rather than see her in destitute circumstances he would give her shelter. The board, however, stood on its original decision and awaits instructions from the adjutant general. Decisions Friday were as follows: Paul Baud, 1428 Derbigny street, extension of time, granted to October 3. J. Goller, 530 South Pierce street, application for passport granted. L. E. Galmiche, 1124 North Galvez street, dependent wife, laid over for future action. Leo Shouldes, 723 Bourbon street, dependent mother, laid over. E. J. Chittenden, 1223 Burgundy street, dependent wife and mother, laid over for further information. Mervin Levy, 341 South Alexander street, dependent wife, laid over. Godfried Schenck, St. Claude and Alvar street, dependent mother; called before the board. M. J. Ohlmeyer, 136 South White street, dependent wife, exemption granted. Ed H. Sterling, extension of time up and applicant certified to the lower board for service. Peter Percopa, 1234 Royal street, dependent parents, laid over. J. E. Foster, 1112 North Rampart street, dependent wife; exemption granted. William D'Aquin, 941 North Broad street, dependent mother, exemption granted. F. D. Simon, 2025 Third street, dependent wife, laid over. Arthur Smith, 1727 Bourbon street, dependent mother, exemption denied. GOVERNOR CANNOT DICTATE TO DRAFT BOARDS, IS RULING Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 28.--In response to a request from Adjutant General McCrory for a definite ruling at this time on the powers of the governor in relation to the district and local exemption boards of the state, Provost Marshal General Crowder wired Governor Pleasant that a governor has no authority to demand the reopening of cases or the reversal of decisions. A governor may request such action, but in the event the request is refused the only possible course left open to him is to report the matter to General Crowder. Provost Marshal General Crowder is announcing the offering by the federal government of a reward of $50 for the delivery of deserters to the nearest army camp, according to a telegram from him to Governor Pleasant Friday. A deserter, says General Crowder, is one who fails to report for military service to his local board at the time specified by the board, or one who fails to report for service to the adjutant general at the time specified by that official. CAMP PIKE AWAITS NEGRO REGIMENT Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 28.--The negro regiment which will be trained at Camp Pike will be composed of Mississippi and Louisiana negroes, according to information received here today. Louisiana has been asked to send 12 per cent beginning October 8 and Mississippi 16 per cent. This, it is estimated, will yield 1630 Louisiana negroes and 1728 Mississippians. Hurry orders have been sent out to all states in the division to rush the balance of their quotas here before the third increment begins arriving October 3. Louisiana is short 179 men. Training will not begin in the schedule prepared by the War Department until the entire 100 per cent have arrived, Major Grieves, division adjutant, said today. At present the men are still taking disciplinary drill, foot movements. Uniforming the first 5 per cent has been practically completed and Major Williams, camp quartermaster, has reported sufficient uniforms for 25,000. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 30, 1917 PRIVATE KILLED BY FALL OFF LOAD AT CAMP NICHOLLS Jolted from an automobile truck, Saturday morning at Camp Nicholls, James Nicoll, a private in Battery A, Washington Artillery, received injuries which resulted in his death several hours later. Nicoll, with other soldiers of his battery, was hauling tent frames from one section of the camp to the other. The lumber was piled on an automobile truck, Nicoll with the others riding on top. In making a turn, the truck jolted Nicoll off and his head struck the ground. He was picked up semi-conscious and taken to the camp hospital. Major Rutledge, in charge of the Hospital Corps, with Lieutenant McHugh made an examination, believing that his spine had been injured and skull fractured. No fracture or injury to the spine was found. The physicians, however, kept a close watch on Nicoll. Some time later he began to grow worse and died at about 8 o'clock at night. The physicians believe he had received a severe concussion of the brain. Nicoll entered the services last June. His body was turned over to an undertaker and delivered to his home, 3428 Clara street. The family knew nothing of his injury or death until Captain Hobson, commander of Battery A, and several members of his battery reach the house in an automobile. The mother, Mrs. J. Nicoll, became hysterical when told of her boy's death. Her moans could be heard a block away and hundreds of persons flocked to the house. Captain Hobson said Wednesday, when told that a hurricane was approaching Colonel Owen issued orders to strip the tents and the equipment of the regiment, including the Hospital Corps, was placed in the grand stand of the old race track. Early Saturday the men began to haul the equipment back, and it was while doing this Private Nicoll was injured. Captain Hobson said few persons at Camp Nicholls believed he was badly injured until just before he died. When it was found the man was in a danger condition a call was sent for the Touro Infirmary ambulance, but it arrived too late. Nicoll's body reached the house late Saturday night and Captain Hobson stationed eight men from his battery as a guard of honor until the funeral. This will take place Monday at 4 o'clock with full military honors. The entire battery will take part and the First Louisiana Field Artillery Band will play the dirge. The body will rest in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Nicoll was born in this city 26 years ago and before enlisting in the Washington Artillery was a carpenter. Besides his mother he leaves one sister and two brothers, who are: Mrs. K. Fisher, W. Nicoll and J. Nicoll. *********************************************************************************************************** Excerpts from The Times Picayune Sunday, September 30, 1917 ORLEANIANS SERVING COUNTRY (photo) The photograph shows the first six enlisted men to arrive, permanently assigned to Camp Shelby, Miss. They were from Colonel H. J. Gallegher's quartermasters' school at Charleston, S. C., and were sent for duty with the depot quartermaster, three of them being New Orleans men. They are Sergeant First Class Alexander M. Gerde, formerly with Burkenroad-Goldsmith Co., New Orleans; Sergeant First Class Gibson Stevenson, formerly with C. A. Sporl, New Orleans, and Sergeant First Class Harry C. Ferrell, with the Standard Oil Company of Louisiana, New Orleans. BOARD HAS TROUBLE GETTING MEN TO FILL QUOTA FOR ARMY District Exemption Board No. 1 Saturday morning disposed of a number of appeals from the lower boards upon which action had been deferred. Most prominent of the claims was that of Stephen D. Pool, Jr., recently exempted on the grounds of a dependent wife. The board decided to reopen the case on account of the report that the applicant's mother was in a position to take care of her daughter-in-law during the absence of her son; also because of the fact that Thomas C. Farrell, son-in-law of Mrs. Pool, had been granted exemption by Local Board No. 12. Mr. Gould explained the difficulty of lower boards in obtaining the necessary increments on account of the large number of disqualifications due to physical disability, and that his board alone had been compelled to discharge more than 20 per cent of the men examined who proved physically unfit. He said that though 348 men had been examined by his board it had been impossible thus far to obtain the full quota of 124. Claims from the downtown board were examined, and a dozen pending cases were disposed of. The claim of Stephen D. Pool was passed up for further consideration, and upon motion, duly seconded, it was decided to reopen the case of Thomas C. Farrell, and the latter was instructed to appear at the next meeting. Acting under authority of a recent ruling by the provost marshal general, the board also sought permission of the adjutant general to reopen the cases of John Jacob Knerr, 1722 Spain street, and R. C. Butler, 6137 Magazine street. Both were denied exemption at a previous meeting, but fearing that an injustice might have been done, the board resolved upon a rehearing. Decisions were as follows: Thomas C. Farrell, 4623 Dryades street, dependent wife and children; case reopened and applicant called before the board. L. E. Galmiche, 1124 North Galvez street, dependent wife; exemption granted. Edward F. Karstendisk, 1400 Moss street, industrial claim; exemption denied. John Marino, 528 St. Philip street, physical disability; referred to lower board for re-examination. Frank Incrapera, 1124 Bourbon street, alien; laid over. John J. Cushinotto, 1125 Chartres street, dependent wife and mother; called before the board. Albert F. They, 2815 Ursuline street, physical disability; exemption denied. Anthony Tortorich, 1913 Ursuline street, dependent wife and child; exemption granted. C. V. Gaffagnini, 1025 St. Philip street, dependent mother; exemption granted. George Mansion, 1433 Ursuline street, dependent mother; exemption granted. Dearie Smith, 1433 Ursuline street, dependent wife; called before the board. W. L. Waterman, 1110 North Claiborne street, dependent mother; application to reopen case denied. John J. Knerr, 1722 Spain street, dependent mother; permission asked to reopen case. R. C. Butler, 6137 Magazine street, dependent mother and wife; permission asked to reopen case. R. M. Ellis, 700 Lowerline street, enlisted in navy; exemption granted. Richard A. Dowling, 2531 Chartres street, extension of time; denied.