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May 8
Digest of Opinions Recently Rendered
By Judge Advocate General of the Army
Compensation For Injuries.
Civilian employees of the War Depart
ment injured while in line of duty are
entitled to compensation under the United
States employees’ compensation act of
September 7. 1916, (39 Stat., 742). This
act is administered by the United States
Employees' Compensation Commission
under the Department of Labor, and ap
plication should be made to this commis
sion for any information pertaining to the
general provisions and operations of the
act. (Ops. J. A. G., 248.5, Feb. 16, 1918.)
Pay of Civilian Employees.
Civilians employed by the government
at factories upon a monthly or annual
basis of compensation are entitled to be
paid compensation for days on which
they performed no service by reason of
the factories being closed by order of the
United States Fuel Administrator. Such
employees are in a duty status at all
times within their employment period so
long as they hold themselves in readi
ness to perform the duties of their posi
tions, and they continue in such duty
status and are entitled to their usual pay
even though the government prevents
them from performing such duties. Those
employed on a perdiem basis are entitled
to receive pay the days on which
they work and for such holidays as the
law grants pay for without work. Per
diem employees entitled under regula
tions of the War Department to leaves
of absence with pay may have charged
up to their annual leave the time during
which they were unable to perform duty
by reason of the closing of the factories,
and they may be paid as employees on
leave of absence with pay. (See 22 Comp.
Dec., 425; Ops. J. A. G„ 230, Feb. 9,
1918.)
Medical Services by Civilian.
An enlisted man reported to his com
pany commander that he was sick. As
there was no physician present, to take
care of the case, his battalion being
broken up into several detachments as
bridge guards, and but one surgeon be
ing on duty with the entire battalion, a
pass was given him to go home (from
Keokuk, lowa, to Madison. Iowa). The
same day, upon his reaching home, the
family physician was called, who removed
him to a hospital as a pneumonia patient
and there treated him until his recovery
a month later. Held, that the soldier
was entitled to hospital care and medical
treatment when he reported to his com
pany commander that he was sick, and
the sending of him to his home on a
pass, with a view to his receiving treat
ment at the hands of his family physician
was sufficient authority for the soldier
to procure necessary medical and hospital
treatment at the expense of the United
States within A. R. 1476; hence it should
not be considered that the soldier was on
furlough within the meaning of the sta
tute prohibiting paying for medical and
hospital expenses of a soldier while on
furlough. The amount payable is »the
local rate for the services rendered, but
shall not be more than the rates provided
for In A. R. 1179. (Ops. „ T A. G., 701.2,
Feb. 11, 1918.)
Damages to Private Property.
A claim was made for damages due to
the occupation of land as a camp ground
by troops, the removal of trees there
from, and the construction thereon of
roads and latrines. The property was oc
cupied without any formal lease and
there was no agreement as to anypayment
for its use or for the timber that might
be cut thereon. A board of officers con
vened for the purpose of investigating the
said claim found that the land used was
necessary for the encampment of troops
that the trees cut wre removed by order
of the camp commander, and that the
amount of the claim was reasonable and
just. Held, that such claim is payable
from the appropriation for damages to
the training, practice, and operations of
the army contained in the urgent, defi
ciencies act of October 6, 1917, (40 Stat.,
345, 364.)
Ops. J. A. G., 153, Feb. 5, 1918.)
Escaped Garrison Prisoners.
So much of A. R. 121 as provides for
payment of a reward for the apprehension
and delivery to the military authorities of
“an escaped military prisoner’’ does not
refer to a garrison prisoner not charged
with desertion and not shown to be a de
serted in fact. The word “prisoner” in
this provision applies only to general
prisoners, who could not properly be
termed deserters within the first sentence
of A. R. 121, because of the fact that they
are no longer in the military service.
(Ops. J. A. G., Feb. 13. 1918.)
I Ordnance Men-Hello! I
, *-<O,l Many of the boys from Camp Hancock ra
who are now “Over There or on their fe
way—we served faithfully, and when ®
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Walk-Over Shoes. We welcome you g|
''* \ men to Augusta and extend the glad H
, hand, and a helping hand when in E
1 J need of
Officers’ Field and Dress Boots $25.00 ||
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I I J1 v, Officers’ Dress Shoesslo M
, Regular Army Shoes on the Munson ra
I LxLi»// Lasts6.so, $7.50, $9.50 9
Ask any one you meet where the W. 0. Bootery is—
They’ll direct you
1 WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP g
2 828 BROAD STREET. PHONE 647 H
TRENCH AND C a M r
Correction of Error in Discharge.
An enlisted man, who was entitled to
an honorable discharge because of de
pendent relatives, through error war
given a discharge without honor reciting
that he was discharged on account of
fraudulent enlistment. Although the cer
tificate of discharge, having been execut
ed, can not be revoked, it can be cor
rected by an indorsement thereon so as
do show the true facts. The records of
the war department can be similarly cor
rected. These corrections having been
made, the man’s right to the usual pay
and transportation will accrue as upon
an honorable discharge. (Ops. J. A. G.,
220.8, Feb. 27, 1918.)
Wrong Delivery of Discharge.
A certificate of discharge intended for
one soldier, but through mistake deliver
ed to another soldier of the same name
ean have no legal effect, since there
never was arty intention to discharge the
man to whom the certificate was deliver
ed. The fact that it was delivered to him
and acted upon by him in good faith
would, of course, protect him against any
charge of desertion or absence without
leave, but would not have the effect of
terminating his military status. Such dis
charge should be recalled from the man to
whom it was delivered and he should he
notified to report for duty with his proper
organization. (Ops. J. A. G., 220.8, Feb.
9, 1918.)
Conscientious Objector Deserting.
The confidential instructions issued by
the war department regarding conscien
t'ous °M ect °rs relate to their treatment
while they remain in camp subject to
military control; it was not intended
thereby to give such men immunity from
punishment for an offense such as de
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A Worthy Woman
‘A worthy woman who can find? For
her price is far above rubies. The heart
of her husband trusteth in her, and he
shall have no lack of gain. She doeth him
good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh
willingly with her hands. She is like the
merchant-ships; she bringeth her bread
> ?!■ afar - She riseth also while it is yet
night, and giveth food to her household,
and their task to her maidens. She con
sldereth a field, and buyeth It; with the
fruit of her hands she planteth a vine
yard. She girdeth her loins with strength,
and maketh strong her arms. She per
ceifeth that her merchandise is profitable;
her lamp goeth not out by night. She
layeth her hands to the distaff, and her
hands hold the spindle. She stretcheth
out her hand to the poor; yea, she reach
eth forth her hands to the needy. She is
not afraid of the snow for her household;
for all her household are clothed with
scarlet. She maketh for herself carpets
of tapestry; her clothing is fine linen and
purple. Her husband is known in the
gates. When he sitteth among the elders
o fthe land. She maketh linen garments
and selleth them, and delivereth girdles
unto the merchant. Strengt hand dignity
are her clothing; and she laugeth at the
time to come. She openeth her mouth
with wisdom; anti the law of kindness is
on her tongue. She looketh well to the
ways of her household, and eateth not the
bread of idleness. Her children rise up
and call hr blessed; her husband also, and
he praiseth her saying: Many daughters
have done worthily, but thou excellent
them all. Grace is deceitful, and beauty
is vain; but a woman that feareth Je
hovah. she shall be praised. Give her of
the fruit of her hands; and let her works
prasle her in the gates.”
LIEUTENANT J. W. COOVER
RETURNS HOME
Lieutenant John W. Coover of Battery
F, 109th Field Artillery, has returned to
his home in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., after re
ceiving an honorable discharge from the
service. Lieut. Coover has been a very
popular officer and leaves behind him a
large circle of friends who join with him
in regretting that he will not be with the
battery any longer.
As a token of appreciation for his ser
vices and as a mark of friendship the
members of the battery gave the lieuten
ant a farewell reception and presented
him with a purse containing fifty dollars.
34 New Vessels
Enter Ocean Service
The United States Shipping Boat’d au
thorizes the following:
Over-seas shipping will be further
aided by new vessels from the Great
Lakes shipyards. With the re-opening
of the lakes and the St. Lawrence river
to navigation 34 ships built at the Great
Lakes yards during the fall, winter, and
spring are now either on route or load
ing for trans-Atlantic service They
total approximately 100,000 tons.
Four of these new ships have already
sailed for the Atlantic coast. The other
30 are reported taking on cargoes at Chi
cago. Duluth, and ports elsewhere on the
Great Lakes. All will be on their maid
en voyages during the next seven d’ays.
Os 23 ships in the Great Lakes ship
yards scheduled to be completed in May
16th are reported already so far. advanced
that they have begun to take on crows
and cargoes. The bureau of operations
of the Shipping Board has allocated these
new ships to the New England coal-car
rying trade. They approximate a total
of 50,000 tons.
MATCHLESSFOOTWEAR
VALUE FOR OFFICERS
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Herman’s Officers’ Shoe
Is a high class, finel finished, hand
some, comfortable shoe that will add
the touch of completeness to the offi
cer’s new uniform, and that will “stand
up” in wear, and prove a bigger mon
ey’s worth of satisfaction than any
o.her sho- on earth.
This Officers’ Shoe is built on an
English last. It has a full double sole
of best oak leather.. The tanned wil
low uppers are unlined. The plain soft
toe has a leather lining and no box.
The backstay is outside.
Comfort, durability and good style
"stick out" all over this shoe. We
make a complete line of Army Shoes
at fair prices, and take pains to keep
our line in a class by itself as to excel
lence of fit and finish. Catalog free.
JOS. M. HERMAN SHOE CO.
900 Albany Bldg.,Boston,Mass.
For Sale in Augusta by
John P. Dill ; Co., Florsheim Shoe
Store, Chas A. Mayer, Mulherin &
Marks Shoe Co., Rico 6. O’Connor Shoe
Co., Stelling-Nicke; jo i Shoe Co., L.
Sylvester Sons, J. B. White Co.
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SUPPLY SERGEANTS.
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Any quantity.
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