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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
MARD| GRAS HUNT BALL
TO HAVE MANY FEATURES
Unusual Decorations Promised by
Those in Charge-Affair to Be Big
gest of Its Kind Ever Held Here.

| Many interesting features in the way
of decorations are promised by those
| in charge of the Mardi Gras hunt ball
| to be given at the New Willard Hotel
February 20. under the auspices of the
Riding and Hunt Club of Washington.
| 1t is declared by those arranging it
that it Will be the biggest affair of it's
kind ever held in the capital city
| The funds are to be used for the
purposes of the Purple Cross. an or
ganization in France and England
whose object is to allay the SUFFERING
of sick and wounded horses in the
war zone. This organization maintains
ambulances in the field which carry
two horses each, has operating tables
and a large base hospital, where all
horses injured in battle are treated If
it is possible for them to recover. The
agents of the organization also examine
all horses and put an end to the lives
of those so badly wounded that they
cannot recover.
The ball will be gala affair. Every
one who attends will be required to
wear some form of hunting costume.
Leading members of other hunt clubs
in the vicinity have been requested to
take part, and laHe attendance is
expected from this source.
Ballroom to Be Transformed.
The large ballroom of the New Will
lard will be transformed so that it will
have the appearance of out-of-doors.
The boxes will be converted into rose
arbors, and the columns will be COW
cred with the natural bark of trees.
The walls and ceilings will be covered
with greens, entirely eliminating the
architectural features of the room.
Stag heads will be placed all about
the room, and in one end viii be a
heavy woodland in which will be a
full-sized stag.
A very unique method of lighting the
room will be tried at this ball. The
electric lights will be inclosed in balls
giving to the room n soft moonlight
effect.
At II o'clock hunting groups of all
the ages will pass through the hall.
A large palm will be in the center
of each table, and from it's ends will
hang small lanterns.
The following young ladies VIII sell
flowers, confetti, etc: Misses Mar
garet Fahnestock, Edith Blair, ADELAIDE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
DANISH WEST INDIES RULER.
Present Government to Be Continued
Until Congress Provides Otherwise.

Appropriating $4,000, 900 for the pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies, bill
reported by the House committee on
foreign affairs yesterday continues the
present government of the island until
otherwise provided by Congress. 1t
continues in force the present taxing
laws of the islands until otherwise di-
rected by Congress, with certain ex-
ceptions.
The United States will continue to
collect revenue in United States custom
houses on imports from the islands, but
will turn the amount collected over to
the treasury of the island government.
The bill puts an export duty on sugar
produced in the island, whether to the
United States or to any other country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
BY ANNE R1TTENHousE.
nee of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
NEW YORK February 1.-THE older
woman may regret the fact that the dot
and the block will cover the surface of
many fabrics that she wishes to wear
this spring, hut the Juvenile will not
indulge in any such feeling.
Just why children like polka dots and
checkerboards on their clothes is not
for the fashion writer to tell; let the
Montessoris of the world work that out.
The only fact worth recording is that
Juveniles are far happier when there is
some color thrown over the surface OF
their clothing than when it is quite
plain and uninviting.
Polka dots have belonged to children
for decades. There are few Of us who
cannot. remember that first fine, care,
less rapture" with which we greeted
the polka dot gown that was our first
essay into real clothes.
Whenever one thinks of polka dots
and children one is tempted to recall
again and again Peter Newells delight
full little picture of the child in her
first polka dot gown and the boy with
the mouthorgan, with the little verse
asking if he played a lively tune would
all the polka dots come out and dance:
The very appeal which this bit Of
gayety made in America and the uni
versal human experience that this ia
Their of several children recorded
through his gifted pencil substantiates
the instant connection between child
and a polka dot gown.
Peter Newell once said, when asked
where he got his inspiration for his
merry and insidious cartoons of child
life, that his own children supplied him
with it His boys brought him these
quaint little Jokes, consciously or I'M
consciously. through their actions and
their verbal give and take in the house.
This explanation of his work has al
ways stuck in the memory of the re-
porter who interviewed him, because 1t
gave the clue to the success of his
drawings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
NAZARETH ACADEMY
SUPERIOR PRAISES
FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE

In a recent letter the Mother Su-
perior of Nazareth Academy says:
- have nothing except praise for
Father Johns Medicine. Several of
the sisters have been taking it
and all have been benefited by it."
(Signed) Mother Antoinette, Naza-
reth Academy. Concordia. Kansas.
You should remember that neg
lected colds at this season of the
year quickly lead to pneumonia and
that you can fortify the system with
Father Johns Medicine, and from it
gain strength to ward off disease.
Free from dangerous stimulants.-
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Pullman Practice Is Upheld.

The practice of railroads in requir-
ing passengers desiring exclusive use
of a Pullman drawing room to purchase
two railroad passage tickets instead
of one was upheld yesterday by the
interstate commerce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15

secretary: Julian T. Bishop. DIR. SHHft
Breckenridge. Robert II. Chapman mr.
thur b. Campbell. John o. Evans, Istedt.
Com. w. W. Galbr3ith. w. F. Hit, C.
L. Hewes, Capt. Charles G. Harvey. DR..
Alfred +. Hopkins. Gerald May. Ord
Preston, Walter r. Tuckerman and Dr..
Cary Grayson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Bows and Polka Dots.

Every one knows that the little girl
loves polka dots, but boys feelings
are not so easily gagged. From the
moment he tries to override his nurse
his conduct goes along lines of bravado.
reserve, rebellion, repression of what
he really feels, and expression when
he wants to get anything. If he likes
polka dots, he doesn't give one the i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Committees in Charge.

The following committee is in charge:
Maj. William Mitchell. chairman. en-
tertainment committee; Melvin c.
Hagen, chairman. horse show commit
tee
Hunt ball committee-Ceorge Oakley
Totten, Jr., chairman: Clarence A. As
pinwall. treasurer; DR.. Ryan Devereux,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15

PARTY DRESS FOR SIN-YEAR-OLD.
employed in serviceable little spring
frocks for kiddies. One clever little
model rercently noted was u minia-
ture barrel effect, the slight hip flare
being brought about by the use of full
pouch pockets.
Tailored suits for very small girls are
also attracting attention for spring.
Usually the skirt is attached to a thin
silk waist lining, or three-piece suit
is developed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15
Colds Relieved
Without Dosing

II YOU have tried "Internal" medicines
without success, we want you to try the
EXTERNAL treatment - Vick's sVap-O-
Rub" Salve. Apply hot wet towels over
the throat and chest to open the pores, then
rub Vick's in well and cover with a warm
flannel cloth. The body warmth releases
healing vapors that are inhaled with each
breath, and, in addition, Vick's is absorbed
through the pores. Csc, SOC, or S1.0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-15

Heath. Catherine McClintock. Anne Day
Halle Davis. Evelena G1eaves. Margaret
McCord, Lillian Birney. Virginia lie
Seur, Manuela Pena, Frances Moore
Jeanette Cowan. jeanette Heron and
Mile. Van Rappard.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMiNt-
TIONS FRIDAY JULY 13

Several important Scn"larShip cX-
aminations will be conducted tomor-
row in the Office of tn" SuDcrintcnd-
cnt Of Education
Two scholarships FOX Clemson Will
be offered. the oue-y ear agricultural
course and the full =; year course.
The onc-ycar cour;" is limited 81
the rural districts. L has been some
time since Chrs .criiclI county has had
student in This course Somc one
should be sure IL get it This year.
A teachers Schoiarshjp to the Uni
vcrSity Of South Carolina, valued at
$l5S will be awarGcL this time.
Examination rn:' scholarship -
Charleston CoHe&. viii also he held
at this time.
Those wishing to try fol these scho-
larships may male application for
same three days af,cr the cXaniua-
ton.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
THE SHORT COURSE
VERY SUCCESSFUL

Chesterfield County's short course
in Canning Club and Home Demon
stration work was a thorough sue
cess. There were three days of it..
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
There were more than fifty club
members present the first two days
and large number of corn and pig
club boys will be here today.
The excellent program arranged by
Miss Minis and Major Tiller were
carried out successfully, all the
speakers scheduled for the first two
days having been present.
To the good ladies of the town be-
longs the credit for having entertain
ed the young ladies while here and for
aiding in many other ways in this
most esteemable work.
Among the relaxitives enjoyed by
the young people were the lawn party
at the home of Senator Laney on
Tuesday evening and the baseball
game Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Mabel Harper, agent for Mari
on county, rendered valuable assist
ance to Miss Minis
Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, now we'll
known in Chesterfield county, and Mr.
C. Cleveland State agent for poultry
club work were present and made ex-
cellent talks. A fine program has
been arranged for to-day, when the
corn club boys will be present.
The list of girls who attended is
as follows:
Mary Johnson, Letta Johnson,
Grace Rivers, Ola Brock, Lucille Brow
er, Hardy Sellers, Minnie Smith, Clar-
ice Oliver, Ruth Sellers, Nina Evans,
Maggie Evans, Serena Evans, Nettie
Rivers.
Lealla Gaskins, Gertrude Parker,
Odie Webster, Allie Lisenby, Sallie
Stanton, Mary Morgan, Icy Watson,
Clara Watson, Halle McNair, Olive
Oliver, Inez Osborne, Leona Melborn.
Victoria Thames, Mary Rivers,
Francis Tadlock, Sarah Hendrix,
James Irby, Maggie Watson, Edith
Freeman, Threat Watson, Irene
Grant, Addie Grant, Clarice Taylor,
Grace Parker.
Rossie Turnage, Grace Ingram,
Leila knight, Irene Melton, Lille
Rivers, Wilma Hendrix, Mary Sell
lers, Minnie White, Ola Brock, Sarah
Bittle, Mary Hurst, Blanche Teal, Sc
rena Evans, Mae Funderburk, Mil
dred Baker.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
RED CROSS BAND
OFF FOR RUSSIA

Washington,-That the Red Cross
mission to Russia was organized,
equipped with several carloads of Sc
runs, hospital necessaries and first. aid
packets, and started on its way within
5 days after designation of members
was revealed today by Red Cross Of
ficials who had been withholding de-
tails until after the missions depar-
ture from Pacific port. The mission s
accomplishment on short notice was
described by officials "as stupendous
feature" Scores of telegraphic or
ders of materials which Ambassador
Bakhmeteiff said were urgently need
d in Russia, were placed then while
the mission was speeding across the
country, and were rushed to the port
of embarkation.
All members of the mission have
been given special military commits
sion. Each member wears the mill
tary service uniform of his rank.
Even the two moving picture opera
tors who accompany the mission to
make films Of Russian war scenes for
later display in America are commits
stoned as second lieutenants.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
CHERAW, ROUTE 2

The crops in this section are look
ing fine
Mr.. Arthur Grant and family visit
ed Mr.. Duncan Graham Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. Rufus Rainwatcr is quite sick,
but we are glad to say he is better.
Mrs. r. ID. Ranwatcr visited Mrs.
G. w. Rainwater Sunday evening.
Miss kcZZic Cauldrr is sick at this
writing.
Miss Doris Teal and sister visited
Miss Winzy Graham Saturday and
Sunday.
The daughter of Mrs. Fancy Hodge
is very i'll, but we hope she will soon
be well again.
Mr.. +. II. Stafford has accepted
position with Mr.. McManus.
Mr.. Wade Turnagc and amily vis-
tied at the home of Mrs. Sallc Wal
lace Sunday evening.
There will be prayer meeting every
Thursday night Everybody is in
vited.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12

alton caused by the prospective short
age and high prices of fertilizer and
will take all possible steps to lessen
the threatened danger to our agri-
culture.
Another very difficult problem
seems to confront our people. If the
State this year produces an average
or even three-quarters of an average
cotton and tobacco crop and it sells
at anywhere near present prices, there
will be, after debts are paid, the
greatest volume of surplus money ev-
er known in this State. Previous Pc
RODS of unusual prosperity have al
most invaribly been accompanied by
speculation, extravaganza and large
investments in new enterprises. With
the boil weevil on our threshold and
with the war presenting a kaleido-
scope of problems which at any time
may reverse the financial outlook, our
people should show a wise conserva-
tism this fall. If the present out
look for profitable business is real
lied it will present a great and un-
usual opportunity to all farmers and
business men to pay off accumulated
debts and to lay aside a surplus to
meet boil weevil conditions and other
probable contingencies.
Every man who reads and thinks
should use all of his influence to see
that the prospective prosperity is pro-
perly utilized and does not eventually
result in disaster. Waste and extra
vagance should be frowned upon and
made unpopular by public sentiment.
1.-The government will undoubtedly
offer other issues of bonds from time
to time and large part of the pro-
ht OF our people must go towards
financing the Nation if the war is to
be successfully conducted. The Red
Cross, the Y. M. C. A. and other ma
tional charities must be supported and
supported literally.
After debts are paid and national
financial needs fully attended to eve
ry dollar not required for a modest
but comfortable living should be safe
ly put aside for. future use.
"The State Council of Defense re-
quests the County Councils, the news
paper and the citizens generally to
give the widest possible publicity to
the above suggestions.
DAVID r. COKER, Chairman,
South Carolina Council Of Defense"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
R. D. Coker Appeals to Farmers
Prepare For Fertilizer Shortage

David r. Coker, of Hartsville, chair
man of the State Defense Council,
has issued the following statement to
the people of South Carolina:
"The State Council of Defense
wishes to call attention to several
features on the present and prospec-
tive situation which seem to call for
thoughtful consideration by all the
. people of the State, but especially by
the farmers.
Tremendous advances have re-
Gently taken place in fertilizer ma
terials and especially in ammoniates.
Tankage, cotton seed meal, and dried
blood are already so high that it is
doubtful whether they can be prof
itably used as fertilizer materials.
This is because these materials are
more sand more being used as food
for live stock, being substituted to
some extent for corn, wheat bran
and other materials which can be
used for human food. Sulphate of
ammonia, which has been largely used
for fertilizers, is almost entirely off
the market, being required by the
government for the manufacture of
munitions. 1t is altogether probable
that next spring the average farmer
will be unable to buy any source of
ammonia except Nitrate of Soda,
which is now nearing 500 per ton,
with a possible further advance.
There is no certainty that even this
material can be obtained in adequate
quantities as it is also used largely in
munitions of war.
"This situation seems to call for
the planting of every acre of stub
BILE land and all vacant corn middlcs
to cow peas which is the only avail.
able legume for planting at this
season. Later on (Sept. 18th to Oct.
15tk) it will be advisable to plant
cover crops in all the cotton land.
"The farmer who understands the
situation now and takes all possible
steps to meet it in advance may he
able to carry on his operations ne>.t
year without contracting fertilizer
bills so heavy as to endanger his
profits. The farmer who takes no
thought for the morrow will be in
a very different position and may face
situation next spring out of which
he will be unable to figure a living.
eve trust the people of the State
will carefully consider the above stu
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12

pass the preliminary physical exami-
nation or anyone dependent upon
them can file within seven day claim
for exemption, filing the proof for the
claim within ten days thereafter.
The local exemption board will hear
claims for exemption only upon one
ground-that of having someone sole
ly dependent upon the claimant for
support.
Married Men Not Exempt As A Class.
Some time ago the war department
announced that married men would
be excluded from the first selection;
this has been changed and the new re-
gulaton state that no class of men as
class will be exempted, but that
every claim for exemption will stand
or fall on it's own merit. Those who
have dependents solely dependent up
on them for support will be exempted,
provided they file their claim within
the proper time, but whether or not
they are married will not be consider
ed. OF course, the average married
man will have a wife or wife and
children dependent upon him but
even tho married, he will not be ex-
cmpted.
Status OF The Farmers
Merely because one is engaged in
farming is not ground upon which a
claim for exemption can lie; one must
show that his class of farming is nee
essary to the military defense of these
United States. 1t is said that this has
been construed 60 be those engaged
solely in the production of food crops.
However, claim for exemption be
cause one is engaged in agriculture
cannot be heard by the local board
but must be filed with the District
board which will probably meet in
Charleston or Columbia, this District
board having jurisdiction for at least
one-half of the State Of South Caro-
lima.
After the men selected for the new
army have been notified, the prclimi-
nary examinations held, exemption
claims filed and decided. those finally
selected will be notified that they haze
been 50 selected for the new National
army, but this notice will not he
call to actual service but is lust what
it will say--a notice that one has been
| selected for military duty and to hold
oneself i'm readiness for ten actual
call to duty which will be about Sep
tembcr lSt
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
WHILE SENATORS DELAY
SPECTATORS GROW RICH

Washington, July 10 A report on
the food situation prepared for Pres
ident Wilson by Herbert Hoover, hold
ing that both the farmer and the con-
suming public are suffering while
food spectators make unearned pro
fits from the delay in enactment of
food control legislation, was given out
tonight at the White House. Unless
strong and efficient government action
is Immediately taken, the food admin
istrator reported, the farmers will
face slump in wheat prices and con-
sumers will be caught in a situation
even more serious than that which
already is resulting in actual under
nourshment" in the great consuming
centers. The speculator, it is de-
clared, is taking & large part of the
prices now paid by consumers.
1--WE are practically HELPLESS to
safeguard either the farmer or the
consumer" concludes Mr.. Hoover,
until the pending Legislation is pass
ed"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
PALMETTO

Everybody is preparing for the pro-
tracted meeting, which will begin
July 18th. Everybody is invited to
attend these meetings.
Mr.. Duncan Clanton spent the
weekend with his brother near Ruby.
Mr.. Earl Catoe, of Webb, Missis-
sippi, spent few days with his moth
er near Middendorf. He left for his
home Thursday.
Mr.. Will Johnson is on the sick list.
We hope for him a speedy recovery.
Mr.. r. S. Ratlif is in the hospital
in Columbia.
Mrs. May Brown has been quite
sick for the past few days, but we
are glad to say she is improving.
Mrs. Sarah McManus and her two
youngest children spent Sunday at
the home of Mr. b. G.. Clanton.
Mr.. w. r. Clanton purchased a
John Henry last Saturday.
Mr.. j. w. Roscoe spent Sunday
with Mr.. j. N. Clanton.
Mr.. w. X. Clanton and Mr.. John
M. Brown motored to McBee Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Horn spent the
weekend with the latter's parents.
Best wishes to The Advertiser.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-07-12
Selections For New Army To Be
Made Soon; Numbers Already Given


announcement has been made
from washington that the selection of
men Tor the new National army will
pegm very soon-probably next week.
Wnlie the complete method for the
selectiVe system has not been made
puDlic 1t Is generally understood that
method similar to the drawing of
the jury VIII be used. President Will
son mas gwen his word that the draw
ing VIII be entirely fair to everyone.
FOR the purpose of making the Sc
lectlVe dra1t every registration card
mas peen gwen Il red ink serial num-
per. In Chesterfield County this
work was done by the local exemption
ooard composed OF r. Walker Duval,
r. Mangum, and DR.. T r.. Wanna
maker, DR., or under their supervi-
sion py thelr capable chief clerk, w.
d. Hanna. There are two thousand,
three hundred and eighty three men
In CheSterhcld County who register
ed; these are numbered Serially from
TO 1888 and the lists at the
CourI iouS" Tor pubic inspection.
Inc war department. has ordered eve
ry man registered TO lind out from
'he puplishcd list at the Court House
"haC MS seriai number is Tor this duty
is imposed upon cvcryonc--to find
ou' ana anyways Know ms serial num-
Der Inc seriai number is different
from the precinct number which has
oeen discarded IN favor of the new
red INK serial numb, $, for the Coun-