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The Washington times., 1914-05-07

Commissioner SlddonS was Tlrst heard
and made a lengthy statement about the
slum alley conditions. He said his at
tention had first been called to the facts
about ten years ago. At that time
about $4,000 persons were living in
alleys, principally in the older parts OF
the city. They were wretchedIy
housed and the places were disease
spots"
Mr.. Siudons enumerated several laws
which had been passed which had
helped conditions, one being the law
for condemnation of unsanitary build
ings He recalled that as member
OF the Homes Commission, appointed
by President Roosevelt. he had looked
into alley conditions here. He de-
clared that in some of the houses peo-
pie were found packed like sar-
dimes"
We want to end the living of human
beings in the alleys and courts said
Commissioner SiddOns.
He pointed out that the police census
showed that about 1000 people are now
living in the alleys AMI courts of Wash
ington- This is a reduction OF l4,vV from
what the alley population was at high
which are inhabited. In some cases only
three or four persons live in an alley.
Among other things, he brought out
that President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson
were deeply interested in remedying the
alley situation here.
TT is a matter IF public knowledge
that the President is interested in this
matter, and l think / am violating no
confidence in saying it, said the Com
missioner. - ,
Is Not Committed.
Questioned by members of the sub
committee. he said the President is not
committed to any particular Dill.
Commissioner Siddons discussed the
profits made by some of the owners of
property in the alleys. and said they
netted In some cases Il 10 IS per cent.
Commissioner Siddons outlined the bill
which the Commissioners had agreed
on. 1t would give the Commissioners
authority in period Of ten years TO
get rid of every alley residence o. habi-
tation. Much of the property. he ex-
plained, could be Used COR business pur-
poses. The Commissioners sought larger
authority to convert many of the alleys
into minor streets, subdivide pro pcrty
involved with the existing scheme Of
inhe ebited alleys and courts into lots,
and sell It. if need be.
An interesting phase Of the statement
of Mr.. Siddons related to building of
sanitary homes.
Speaking for myself personally, and
not for the Commission as whuie. l
favor the building by the Government of
sanitary homes" said he.
This led to interjection Of remarks b.
The Washington times., 1914-05-07
Give Is Inches of Skin
To Save Preachers Life

WILMINGTON, Del, MAY 7.-.Am-
brose Williams. formerly Of iiufi .,
saved the life Of the Rev. Stephen NJ.
Morgan by submitting TO the removal
Of fifteen inches OF skin. used for graft
ing on the clergyman's body. vnJ WAS
suffering from X-ray burns. Williams.
on wager OF $35, in addition to the
81 offered by DR.. Morgan. underwent
the operation without anesthetics.
Roth DR.; Morgan and VRpiams have
recovered.
The Washington times., 1914-05-07
TELL Of DISEASE SPOTS
IN SLUMS Of CAPITAL

Vivid pictures of the wretched diseaSebeeding, and
utterly indefenSibe conditions prevailing in the inhabited
alleys of Washington drawn today before Subcom-
mttee of the Senate Committee the District of Coum
ba of which Senator John Walter Smith is chairman.
Strong pleas for legislation to remedy the situation
with respect to these Sum alleys which characterized
breeding places of disease and crime made by Dis
rct Commissioner Siddons; DR.. W. C. Woodward, Health
Officer of the District the Rev. John Van Schack, jr
Mrs. E. E. Woods, Philip S. Henry, and Mrs Ernest P
Bicknell.
The subcommittee, apparently, was impressed with
the gravity of the problem 1t is believed that from the
subcommittee will come recommendations for legislation
though just what form that will take is not yet Indicated
The subcommittee consists of Senators Smith of Mary
land, Jones, Hollis, Pomerene, and Dillingham;.
The Washington times., 1914-05-07
TELLS OF DISEASE SPOTS.

Senator Smith, who thought it too broad
a scheme for the Government to engage
in.
Commissioner Siddons admitted ii was
broad. but reminded the subcommittee
that much had already been done in
this line in Berlin and various Euro
pean cities
The Washington times., 1914-05-07
Might End Evil.

Senator Jones. who has a bill OF this
kind. asked if measure was passed to
prohibit residence in alleys after a GER
tain date, it would not end the evil.
Mr.. Siddons admitted it might do so.
Senator Jones thought property
owners had no right to seek to have
buildings in alleys inhabited
Local public opinion is strongly in
favor of this REFORM" said Commits
sioner Siddons
Senator Jones thought the bill of
the Commissioners too lenient to the
property owners who owned the in
habited houses and shacks in the
alleys.
"Instinctively we rebel against liv-
ing under these conditions" said the
Commissioner wherever we find
them. We find crime and disease and a
heavy mortality"
These evils questioned Senator
Jones, ARE evils that affect the state
and should be taken account of in con-
sidering the cost of living?"
Higher standards of living among
the people themselves had been caused
by going out of these alleys, the Com
missioner said. Gradual degeneration
was caused by life under alley condi-
tions.
1T was never intended the alleys
should be a place of residence" said
the Commissioner 1T really began
as one of the results of the war. A
great influx of refugees occurred at
that time, and many of them settled
i'm alleSs'
The Washington times., 1914-05-07
Decrease Was Gradual.

Health Officer Woodward discussed
many phases of the alley problem. He
brought out the fact that the dinlnu
ton OF alley popuiati N nai been very
gradual. He indicated it had been more
gradual than the figures of Cornmis
sioner Siddons would indicate In 1872
or 1873 it was 5000. and it had taken
all these years to reduce it to 11.O0o.
"As we approach the vanishing
point" he said, lit is going to be more
and more difficult"
OF the 1l.ooo alley population. he said.
10000 were colored.
He emphasized the higher death rate
in the alleys, especially from diseases
such as tuberculosis. whooping cough,
and diseases of infancy.
He pointed out that the death rate
from tuberculosis among colored per
sons outside of the alleys was 4lS per
100. 600. and in the alleys 800 per 10000.
Mrs Woods strongly advocated Gov
ernment building of sanitary homes.
and told what was being done abroad
in this respect. Mr.. Henry advocated
the same idea.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
llOG CHOLERA AND
HOW TO CONTROL TT.
by Dr. Nj. Ray Powers, State Vetcri
marian and Head OF Veterinary
Division. Clemson College.

mere are Two principal methods of
preventing hog cholera; one by the
use OF serum, and the other by taking
care TO avoid the methods OF spread
inS NC disease, which are here out
llhcd briefly.
log cholera is spread by failure
properly to dispose OF the carcascs of
dead hogs. BuzHards, dogs and other
ANIMALS feeding upon these carcasscs
can carry infection to other premises
All carcasscs should be burned or
buried Immediately, and buzzards
should be destroyed in communities
Whcfe thcy are not protected by law.
IN communities where these scaven-
gers are thus protected, the law
should Dc repealed ana the birds de-
Stroycd.
Another very common method of
spreading hog cholera is WALKING
through yards or fields where sick
nosS are kept and carrying the infcc-
'ioh ON shoes and clothing to other
premises where healthy hogs are con
iincd. 1T should be remembered that
diSchargcS from hogs infected with
cholcrl are very infectious, and the
owners should not go or allow any of
tneif hclp to go on premises where
mere arc SICK hogs. Neither should
tncy allow nciShbors to go among
thclr hogs when cholera exists in the
community. Healthy hogs should be
cared for by persons who have not
Decn where the disease exists, and no
one else should be allowed near the
healthy drove
Cholera may be spread by streams
receiving drainage from infected
premises, by buying hogs from prem
lscS where the disease exists, or from
puDlic stock yards, or by failure to
Isolate newly purchased hogs until
their freedom from disease has been
asccrtalncd These three matters de-
serve careful attention.
when cholera exists in ncighbor-
mood every hog owner should cstab-
iiSn strict quarantine on his in
dlVldual premises. When the disease
exists on adjoining farms hogs should
DC protected BY injection with anti
hog cholera Scrum.
Ihc sudden death of one or two
hogs should lead the owner to suspect
cholera. If upon examination of the
carcasscS cholera LESSONS are found
all healthy hogs should be moved nj
once to new lots or pens until thcy
can be injected with serum
y farmer finding cholera among his
nogS should at once apply to the
Veterinary Division, Clemson College.
Tor serum, which is to be had at act
ual cost OF manufacture, and should
secure the services of his county farm
dcmohstra ton agent, who has been
instructed in the use Of serum
1t is the duty Of all citizens to 500
mat the state law relative to prompt
disposal Of carcasscs Is strictly on
forced.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17

rietics for seed are WhippoorwiH,
New Era, Red Ripper, Black Eye,
Red Crowdcr, Early Bullock, Black
Bunch, Calvin and Clay, Calico,
Conch, Sport, Taylor, Warrcn's New
Hybrid. This station has obtained
l9.6 bushels Of seed per acre with the
Whippoorwll. Probably the best all
round variety Is Whippoorwill. 1t is
erect In its growth, Is medium early
In maturing its seed and prolific
bearer.
The early varieties arc New Era,
Warren's Extra Early, Red Crowder,
Whippoorwill, Extra early Brown
Eye and early Bullock.
Late varieties are Taylor, Calico,
Clay, Unknown. Wonderful and Red
Ripper.
The best varieties for soil improve
mcnt are Unknown, Iron Clay, Red
Ripper, Whippoorwill, Red Crowdcr
and New Era.
The following varieties are trailing
TO recumbent in their growth: Cali
CO. Conch, New Era, Red Ripper and
ked Crowdcr. Cowpeas should al
ways be we'll fertillzed with acid phos-
phate and some potash. On the sandy
SOILS OF the coastal plain, large
amount of potash should be used. At
our Coast Experiment Station little
growth was made until the soil was
sweetened with mari.
As the cowpea Is legume and col
lects large amounts of nitrogen from
the atmosphere by means of the bac-
teria growing In the nodules on its
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
FIGHTING THE HOUSE Fly.
Use OF Fly Trap, Screens and Spray
Against Dangerous Pest.
by a. L.. Conrad, State IIntomologist
and Head Of chronological Divi-
sion, Clemson College.


INC house NY Drceds mainly In moist
"oi"e ana SO" manure and privy
NJ, ~, ''''"'c ny ~ can
o s,,,,. an"
49,, I'M, ''"D'e 10y MOI 'eS's eS's
CIV 'i''' 'c'os 70
h. a.. ''''' the
,r,,e
49,, loo i'S "'o ''''u on
'> '''''''' 'ho S"lhc Gay
the NINA or rost;no ,t,
dovs from tbo tin,o t,o ;,,,
full grown insect onnoors 10 a.,
impulse is to ana somothi,r ., 80,
and with the rrosb n,t,, 90 -. ,,,ma
factiyc brccdinp nloco oo,ori,a
n,rt of its Nj, n
whore it samples the meat. bathcs in
the milk, trails over the butter, licks
up the jelly, crawls over the babv's
face and hands ana then goes back TO
the manure pile to lay eggs and return
~ '.'o' ioon'
o,,. oi o'seas'
~ o"'o ny IS kho"h 10
>,,a.',s', ""' 'hoS' dangerous
NJ
hooin =, ~ s'''''.'. '''c ny Sioo'o
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
Tile COTTON RED SPIDER.
Mcthods Recommended for Control
OF This Insect Pest.
by ~. l.. Conradi, state IIntomologist
ana Head Of Entomologist Division,

by ~ l.. Conradi, state Entomologist
ana Head of Gntomologist Division,
Clemson College,
During this dry weather one will
notice reddish areas on leaves OF Ger
tam plants. 1t is especially noticea-
Die on violets. The leavs soon turn
Drown and become dry and brittle.
Many people call it rust, but if one
STOPS 10 examine into the matter
closely he will find little reddish col
ofed mites on the under surfaces of
the leaves The characteristic web
can also be easily noticed. This is
me red spider. 1t is u dry weather
insect and If not stopped, it often
does serious damage.
The cotton red spider is one of orr
most important cotton pests during
June, July and August. This, SO far,
appears to be Il favorable year, and
turner's should watch their cotton for
nc llrSt appearance of this pest. The
uahaSc occurs in spots in the field.
ioke weed and violet plants should
not DC allowed IN ana about plan1a-
pohS' Whilc undcrbruSh should he
kept down as far as practicable.
~" Sool us me lirSt infested plants
are discovered they should be care
iuiiy removed and burned. Blood red
SpotS VIII show Oh the uDpcr surface
ol leaves attacked. If this is not
aonc tncn the insects viii spread from
Pianl 10 plant and in Il short time
cause the ruination OF IL large area of
Cotloh. 1hS migration has to take
Pllcc ON loot, as the insects have no
wings. ms makes it at once appar-
chl mat To Il great extent at least it is
eIcryDodyS own problem, regardless
OF his neighbors.
whenever the infcStation spreads
ana thc infested spots become larger
one ot several sprays may be given,
ne most satisfactory Of these is DO
taSSlllm Suliidc, recommended by Mr.
-. ~. McGrcgor, OF the Bureau of
entomology. This material costs
about 20 cents per pound, ana the
spray consists OF three pounds of no
tasslum Suliidc in 100 gallons of
water. In spraying, the under sides
OIL thc leaves should be thoroughly
covered. This is accomplished by
means OF an elbow Of 40 degrees. \
SNORT onc-quarter inch pipe makes a
good extension rod, and in the ab
Sehcc OF an elbow the end of this pipe
may be bent.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
I'REEING TIE STATE
OF THE CATTLE TICK
by DR.. M. Ray Powers, state Vctcr-
marian and Head of Veterinary
Division, Clemson College.

In July 1907, the Veterinary Divi-
sion or Clemson College, in cO-opcr-
alton with the u. S. Bureau of Animal
Industry, commenced tick eradication
work In Oconcc, Pickens, Grccnvillc
and Anderson Counties. Since that
datc this work has been gradually and
Systematically extended until fourteen
counties are now free from ticks and
released from Federal Quarantine
systematic work has also been in
progress i'm six othcr counties for the
past year, and these should be in con
dition for release this fall.
Prior to 1919 the expense OF tick
eradication work was borne by Glenn
son College and the u. s. Bureau of
Animal Industry. With the exception
of about $500 (rcceived from citizens
of these counties) no funds were avail
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
RESULTS OF TOP-DRESSING
Best Times to Apply Nitrate of Soda
to Corn ana Cotton.
By i. E. kcitt, Chemist, S. G. EXpcri
mcnt station, Clemson College.

iiicHl Stdtlpn, Clemson College.
Results obtained at the South Caro-
ma Experiment Station show that a
top dressing with nitrate Of soda gives
good results on cotton, corn and small
grams. The increase is most marked
during wet year, because this nitro
gen Is already in an Immediately
aVallaDle form, while the rotting of
thc organic sources does not proceed
as rapidly as usual on account of tn,
excess of moisture in the soil The
amount to apply per acre varies with
me fertility Of the soil and the pre-
Vious fertilization, but we would sug-
Scst from fifty pounds per acre on
poor iand up, according to the fertil-
ity Of the soil
Early applications are coming into
iaVor. We recommend that the soda
be applied to corn when it is between
knee ana waist nigh, to cotton Just as
inc shapes begin to form, and To
small grain In March. Care should
be taken not to SOW nitrate of soda
on wet plants because it is likely to
scald them. 1t is best to apply it lust
after rain, when the moisture has
dried off of the leaves Of the plants.
then cultivate with a mulch forming
Implement as soon as the ground is
dry enough to plow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
COWPEAS THE SOUTH'S
WONDERFUL LEGUMINOUS CROP
BY j. n. Harper, Director, s. c.. Ex-
pertinent Station.

BY j. n. Harper, Director, s. c.. Ex-
pertinent Station.
The cowpea Is the best leguminous
crop for the South. 1t produces hay
fully equal to red clover. 1t resists
drouth and q stand Is easily secured
1t Is well adapted to nearly every type
of soil In tn South, and has few dis
eases and insect pests, and Is a won
dcrful soil improver. rs 1t not only
adds large amounts Of nitrogeD to
the soil, but also puts the soil ~ the
best physical condition. This crop
has been grown for great number OF
years in the South, but its full i'm
portance to Southern agriculture has
not yet been fully realized.
The seed can either be sown broad
cast or in rows. If wanted for seed.
they should be planted in rows three
feet apart and cultivated When
sown broadcast no cultivation Is re-
quired. However, more seed must be
used. Tho cOwpea should not be
planted In the spring until the ground
Is thoroughly warm and all danger
Of frost Is passed. While the cowpca
plant Is well adapted to all kinds of
soils, 1t is best suited to q warm,
sandy soil. The hay from cowpeas is
fully equal to that Of red clover and
the best varieties for hay purposes
are the Unknown, Wonderful, Iron
Clay, WhippoorwIll. Red Ripper, Red
Crowder, Calico and the New Era.
Land containing the fungus which
causes wilt should be sown to the
Iron yariety, which resists the root
Knot and wilt disease. The best va
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17

able from other sources. At the last
meeting OF the General Assembly,
$4,000 was appropriated for cooper
ating with the u. S. Bureau Of Animal
Industry in the work Of tick eradica-
tion in South Carolina, this sum to
be expended through Clemson Col
icgc. Shortly after this appropriation
was received, arrangements were
made to place tick eradication under
an inspector who could devote his en-
tire time to this work. Tick cradica-
ton Is now being rapidly pushed into
all uck infested counties of this state
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17

numerous places about the barn Is
wastcful and it makes it very difficult
TO maintain sanitary conditions.
The spray for treating manure to
XIII maggots is described in Circular
NO. 23, of the Experiment Station.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
Public Service.

But the trustees Of Clemson College
have not only organized an efficient
system of fertilizer Inspection and an
alysis by which the farmer gets value
received from the tax he pays, and
built and maintained great agricul-
tural and mechanical college, but they
have gone n step farther than is re-
quired by their compact with the pco-
pie and have sought to return to those
who pay the tax in the shape Of di-
rect service, all that could be spared
over and above the cost Of operation
and building. The public service has
grown rs the fertilizer tax has grown,
now reaching an annual total Of over
100000.
Clemson College, with it's plant well
developed, its patronage assured and
,>ferflowing, It's lines of public service
popular and efficient, has behind it a
creditable record Of achievement, and
before 1t future bright with the
promise Of usefulness to South Caro-
lima.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17

priceless State and national asset, and
should be perennial source Of in
splration to succeeding generations Of
young South Carolinians who are
privileged to live for four years in the
shadow of its historic walls
Many are wont to ask why the coll
lege does not bear the name of Cal,
houn instead Of tho name of his SON
in-law, Thos G. Clemson. The answer
is that nowhere does it appear in the
records that Mr.. Calhoun ever wished
or planned the erection OF All indus
trial and technical college on the old
homestead. The complete story of
Mr.. Clcmson's part in the founding of
the college is too long to be told here
n Vast Plant.
The college tract contains over 1 500
acres. On the property, there are 23
principal public buildings, 70 dwell
ings and G4 minor buildings. The col
legc has In it's employ 40I teachers,
officers and hborcrs. It's inventoried
property is $1,327,72S.57. The OIL
GERS OF the college send out yearly
over $4,000 letters and over 435,00O
other pieces Of mail matter, most of
which give agricultural information.
In addition to the parent station,
the college maintains two branch eX-
pertinent stations.-one near Summer
vile and the other Ut Florence One
more to be situated in the sand hill
section of the State, just as soon as
funds will permit, will complete a
system representing the principal soil
types of the State.
The enrolment has grown from 44G
students in 1898 to S3i. Originally
there were but two courses of study
now there are 12. In addition to
these regular degree courses, there is
a four weeks course for farmers and
q one-session practical agricultural
course extending from October to
June l for men over 49,
The college maintains 1GS four
year scholarships and 81 one-year
scholarships, the cost Of which,
amounting to nearly $4,000, is paid
out Of the receipts from the fertilizer
tag tax.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-17
A PEN PICTURE
OF CLEMSON
COLLEGE
Works for Welfare in Manv
Ways

Picture country estate Of 1900
acres, with stately buildings placed at
elevated points to form n great irregu.
lar circle Of half a mile in diameter
lnclose in this circle a beautiful grove
or native oaks, threaded by smooth
driVcways and paths and cement side
walks. Turn to the north and for o.
background outline against the sky at
u distance Of 20 miles, range after
range Of mountains, the home of the
highlands, Of Caesars Head, White
sides and other lofty peaks Of the Blue
Rldge. Think OF these mountains as
IN summer clothed with yerdurc.
standing out black against the hori-
zon, and II. winter often white with
snow. Take for the southern boun-
follow In It's sweeping crookedness the
swift and turbulent Seneca as it twists
this way and that to mark the confines
or the estate. And to this setting add
broad expanscs Of river bottom lands
green with corn, steep hillsides sinu-
Gus with level grassy terraces and cool
pastures with winding brooks and
graceful shade trees and you have q
picture Of Clemson College, not col
orcd to suit the canvas of an artist.
but as seen every year by nearly a
thousand young South Carolinians
who seek amid these SURROUNDINGS an
education that Will prepare them for
self-rcspecting, self-supporting citi-
zcnship.
n Sfnpfc7 Snnt
Clemson College Is a unique blond
ing of the old and the new, OF the his
toric with the now. Just across the
road from tho cadet dormitorics,
which every session house over 500
young men, and in sight Of tho new
electric power station that day or
night beats as the Industrial heart of
the community, is the white columned
mansion OF the illustrious John C. Cal
noun. One can almost picture the
great statesman, as with hands be-
hind him he PAGES the avenues of
cedar and oak, putting into form those
matchless ideals Of patriotism whose
fuliillment he never lived - see,
About so yards to the ryar Of the
room structure with columncd porch
to match the mansion. This was the
study" Of the great statesman, and
here were written many Of his great
orations. Under this little study,
which Is about 20 feet square, Is dug
a deep pit in which ice cut in winter
was stored for summer use. How the
seasons must have changed, for only
during one or two winters Of the 20
which the writer has spent in the "up
country" has ice formed In sufficient
thickness to justify such ample stor-
age.
In the old mansion arc many his
toric relies, including chair used by
Gen. George Washington, and seven
foot mohair- covered lounge on the
back of which is carved tho American
eagle. 1t Is said that the engraving
on our coins was copied from this
carving.
The old mansion with it's historic
memories, the peer OF tho Hermitage.
Mount Vernon and Monticello, Is a