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Evening star., 1917-12-08
Blood and Iron.

Great Bismarck lay expiring, in
trouble dread and drear; he saw
this world retiring, and t'other
drawing near. Biographers have
written how specters racked his
brain; his iron soul was smitten
by dire remorse and pain. Il
made blood run like water" he
moaned, again, again "and I have
sent to slaughter eight hundred
thousand men. 1t gnaws me like
a cancer, the thought of all my
dead, and now / go to answer for
human blood I've she'd" As mad
as any halter poor Bismarck must
have been, to mind so small a
matter-eight hundred thousand
men! It's plain he was martyr
to some imagined ILL; it wouldn't
be a starter, that lot, to Kaiser
Bill. Such small and paltry num-
bers as racked the man of steel
would not disturb Bills slumbers,
or make him miss a meal. They
would not make him paler, or
draw longer breath; he's not a
cheap retailer, in such a trade as
death. When Wilhelm lies expir-
ing, and from his royal lair tele-
graphers are wiring the glad news
everywhere, he'll see, in shadow
regions, the victims of his crime,
and he will count their legions a
million at a time.
WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Should Report Rooms Resented.

Thomas Grant. secretary of the
Chamber Of Commerce. today requested
all citizens of the District who have
listed rooms for rent with the bureau
of the chamber to notify the organiza-
tion as soon as the rooms are taken.
Some confusion has resulted, he says.
from newcomers in Washington going
to addresses which had listed rooms
and finding the accommodations taken.
The addresses Of approximately 1000
rooms were listed with the directory
when It was completed, but about one
third of these accommodations have
been taken. it is said
Evening star., 1917-12-08
SAY GOAL Is IN SIGHT.
Jewish Fund Managers Encouraged
by the Present Outlook.

With twelve teams working in the
interest Of the campaign to raise $780,
600. Washington's share OF the &c.
00o. 900 fund being raised by the Ameri-
can Jewish relief committee for war
sufferers. 1t 10 confidently predicted by
those in charge that the goal will be
reached within a short time. A con-
portion Of the local fund al
ready has been subscribed.
Recent contributors and the amount
Of the contributions have been an
nounced as follows: S. F. Hahn, 500;
J, Alpert, $50: Gustave Oppenheimer,
$50; Alexander Wolf. 800; Gilbert
Ieyenthal, 800: Cook & Stoddard Co.,
$50; Samuel Saks. $50: King, Young d
simon, $50. and Young 4 Simon, $50.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
FOE RELIEF OF ITALIANH
Car Of Donated Fruit to Be Sold
Wednesday in Baltimore.

Salvatore scalco. s21 Louisiana ave-
nue, and other italian residents Of
Washington expect to attend the sale
Of . carload Of apples in Baltimore
Wednesday. which 10 to be made for
the relief OF italian refugees and suf-
ferers from the war.
The car 10 one Of ten laden With fruit,
donated by Joseph Di 9aorgio Of New
York. - be sold In various cities. The
apples are 10 b sold an oue.box lots at
prices ranging 8so@ eg 20 S1.eoo per
boz, The var fund - paDni S1fo4 t6o
lannezok ~ 4l1E E....4-. -....-.I-..
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Ambulances in Service.

It's motor service has in active opera
tion three ambulances and is on con-
slant duty bringing in sick and injured
men from outlying camps to the mill
tary hospitals in town. Some of its
members are always detailed for trans
portation duty at chapter headquarters
and others are detailed to the refresh
ment corps Their service begins at 6
o'clock in the morning and often con-
tinues until midnight.
The Red Cross Kitchen has put up
some fve thousand jars of jam and
Jelly for the sick.
During the summer, for six months
the chapter maintained club for the
officers in the training camps about
Washington.
At present 1t is preparing for COM
munity Christmas trees and Christmas
stockings filled with candy and nuts
and raisins for the 10000 men in the
camps about Washington.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
4. n. Curley Replies to .Wife's Plea

Declaring that his wife, Maude A.
Curley, deserted him May Is last and
that when he returned from work she
had removed all the furniture from their
home and his clothes were scattered all
over the floor. Albert NJ. Curley, an en-
ploye of the navy yard. today an
swered his wife's suit for a limited di-
vorce. He denies that he is addicted to
drink and says he bought an automo-
bile for hacking purposes to increase
his income by working after hours,
Attorney T. c. Bradley appears for
the husband. who denies all the CHARGES
made by his wife.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Edgar Smell, Advertising Man, Dies

Edgar Smell. connected with the ad-
vertising department of local news
paper. died last night at Emergency
Hospital from blood poisoning. Mr.
Smell only recently came to Washing
ton. He was taken to the hospital
Wednesday. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Henrietta Smell Of Oak Park,
ILL.,. and his mother and father Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Smell, who live tnsChicago,
Evening star., 1917-12-08
FOR CHRISTMAS MAIL RUSH.
Temporary P. O. Station Established
in Arcade Market,

To help out with the Christmas
mailing rush the city post Office today
established a temporary postal sta
tion in the Arcade market, 14th street
and Park road.
The station will be open from am.
to 8 p.m. each day. except Sunday. and
will handle parcel post pockages. regis
tered letters and sell postage stamps,
thrift stamps and war savings certifi-
Gates.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
WAR STORIES FEATURE DINNER
Representative johnson Tells Of
Capture of 20 q: s, Soldiers.

How forty American soldiers were
captured by Germans in the taking OF
a first line trench was related to MEM
bers Of the Phi Sigma Epsilon fra
ternity at get-together dinner at
the Ebbitt Hotel last night by Repre-
sentative johnson Of Washington. who
was a member Of the party Of solons
that visited the French battle fronts
during the recess Of Congress.
The representative told how Uncle
Sans boys valiantly fought the enemy
hand-to-hand until they were finally
overpowered by superior numbers. The
dinner was planned to bring together
all Phi Sigma Epsilon men who have
come to Washington for war work.
It was announced that nearly 500 MEM
bers Of the fraternity are already in
the fighting forces.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
ONE RECOMMENDED FOR
INCREASE IN TREASURY
Joseph F. Mccoy Is Sole Exception
in Annual Estimates for
Next Fiscal Year.

Only ono employe Of tho Treasury
Department IL recommended for in
crease in compensation In the annual
estimates Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury. It IL understood that the
word was passed to all heads Of
bureaus and divisions not to propose
any salary promotions in making esti-
mates for the next fiscal year.
Joseph r. Mccoy. United States gov
ernment actuary. 10 the sole exception.
He receives at this time $2.500 year.
and 1t is recommended that his pay be
advanced to $4,000 a year.
This il generally regarded as an act
Of justice to q longtime worker in
the government service, who has
brought to his work an expert knowl-
edge. possessed by no other individual.
Of figures and facts connected with
government finances. Besides his work
as an employe Of the Treasury Depart
ment, Actuary Mccoy Is always con-
suited by the ways and means commit
tee Of the House in preparing appro-
priation bills for Congress.
Lowest Pay for Laborers.
While not an exception in favor of
any one individual. it is also proposed
in the estimates to make the annual
salary OF $3.50 wear the lowest pay
for employees Of the laboring class.
There are now grades Of $500 and $40
q year on the pay rolls. 1t has been
found difficult. II not impossible, in
these times. to obtain help that will
accept the lower remunerations. For
this reason the salary Of $500 is pro-
posed. This would mean not only that
all new employees as laborers would re-
ceive this pay. but such as are now
employed at the pay of the lower
grades would be advanced
In several bureaus-one, at least-it
is understood that the order not to pro-
pose any salary promotions was an
ticipated. Deserving clerks, where the
appropriations permitted, were given
advances that would have been made
as Of January I or July /, next. before
the order arrived.
Evening star., 1917-12-08

CITY ITEMS.

Monday All Bread. 10 Os. for 7cs
IL lbs. White Potatoes 400; Yellow
Mammoth Herring. 4 for ESQ: Pure Pep
per, 40c; e. q. +. Salt, &c: Knox Celia
tine. 15c; Cocoanut So and 100; Our
Best Tea, $50: Wonder Coffee, zoe; Star
Cocoa, Csc; Canned Corn. 141kc: Peas,
121zc. 926 Pa. ave. and all the J. 7. D.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Events Tor Early Part Of Week.

Events in honor of soldiers scheduled
for the early part of next week in
clude an entertainment and smoker to
be given Monday evening at the Al
oysius Club. Al I street northwest.
for men of Camp Meigs. and an enter
tainment and dance Tuesday evening
at Epiphany Chapel, $50 18th street
southwest. for all men in uniform.
The commission has announced the
following additional recreational activi-
for soldiers:
Daily after S p. M. the Aloysius Club.
81 I street northwest. Club service
free to all men in uniform.
Soldiers and sailors rest and read
ing rooms, North Capitol and Q streets
northwest. Gust around the corner
from Florida avenue) from until 10
pm: newspapers. magazines. books.
stationery. writing material. music and
Soldiers and sailors rest rooms, 1418
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, 8
am. until IL p. M; games. music. writ
ing material. sleeping quarters. etc.
Y. M. H. A. recreation rooms, 1347
Pennsylvania avenue northwest: pool,
billiards. cards, writing material. read
ing matter. etc
7. NJ c. A. 1896 c street northwest:
gymnasium. bowling alleys. swimming
pool and other club facilities.
Y. NJ. C. A., 9th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest; reading and
writing material. entertainment.
Peck Chapel Club. 2Sth and NJ streets
northwest; sleeping accommodations
may be had for so cents per night
Bethany Chapel. southwest corner
18th and c streets northwest: sleeping
accommodations ma ybe had for so
cents per night.
Carroll Hall, G street near 10th
northwest; usual club facilities.
The information bureau Of the COM
mission in room 502, District building.
will be open regularly on Friday and
Saturday evenings from to 10 o'clock
where soldiers may obtain fun in
formation as to plans for their enter
tainment IN Washington. The bureau
may be reached over the telephone by
calling Main 5000. branch 172.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
U1aAfA Optical o.. e07 r st.
Library Glasses for Gifts.

Superior Develspine and Enlarxementn.
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co. 1434 n z. avs.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
November Circulation.

Dlstf4ct q COIumbiA, 16.s
FLEMING NEwBOLD. bustness manager Of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, doso soi-
emnly swear that the actual number Of coefee
Of The paper named sold and distzibptsd durinr
fhs month Of November. AID. 1917, vas q foi.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
WORK Of D. c.
RED CROSS CHAPTER
Miss Mabel T. Boardman Issues
Statement Showing Accomplish
ments in the War.

Miss Mabel T. Boardman. chairman of
the Woman's Volunteer Aid Of the
District Red Cross Chapter. today, Is
sued the following statement on the
work Of the chapter:
Since the entrance Of tho UniteG
States into the war. the District Chap
ter has received in contributions $685.
5S5. OF this rs per cent has been trans
mitted to the National Red Cross or
utilized under its orders for national
purposes. The balance of the fund he's
been devoted to the purchase OF ma
terials for hospital garments and linen.
surgical dressings. etc. and for the
chapters other activities.
It's military relief has organized and
equipped an ambulance corps providing
fifteen ambulances, three motor cycles
with side cars and two kitchen trailers.
It has carried on classes in first aid,
elementary hygiene, home care of the
sick, dietetics and surgical dressings.
Care Of Soldiers Families.
It's homo service of the civilian relief
has expended over $1,000 In caring for
soldiers and sailors families in a ma
terial way and has also aided hundreds
of families who are in need Of ad-
vice and assistance.
The supply service of more than 5000
members has made 92.S21 hospital gar
ments, linen, knitted articles. and $751;
442 surgical dressings and 1885 COM
fort bags and Christmas packages. A
motor truck has been donated to this
service.
The library committee has contribut-
ed over $4,000 books and magazines to
the American Library Association and
has made and contributed thousands of
hospital magazines.
The clerical service has provided
much volunteer clerical assistance,
typewriters and stenographers includ-
ed. whenever desired.
The refreshment corps, with it's field
kitchen and equipment, has provided
more than 100000 cups of coffee. sand
wiches and rolls to the troops entrain-
ing, detraining and in transit through
the city. This corps has also handled
more than 100000 pieces Of mail for the
soldiers.
Evening star., 1917-12-08

Florida. the CarOllnas, Atlanta. steel
trains daily. booklets. information. Sea-
board Air Line Ry.. 1416 N. Y. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
Lowest Pay for Laborers.

Flowers for the Holiday Affairs
you are arranging. Shaffer, 900 18th st,
advertisement.
Evening star., 1917-12-08
GAYETlES ARE ARRANGED
FOR VISITING SOLDIERS.
Entertainments for Tonight, Tomor-
row and Early Part Of Week
Announced.

Week end gayeties again have been ar
ranged extensively for soldiers stationed
In Washington and nearby camps and
cantonmenta Tho District war service
commission has announced the following
program:
Tonight, o'clock-Usual reception, pro-
gram and refreshments at tho Church of
the Covenant, 18th street and Connecti-
cut avenue northwest.
First Presbyterian Church. at John Mar
shall place near Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. games and refreshments
S:3o-St Marks Episcopal Church. Sd
and A streets southeast social evening
for men In uniform.
7:45IChurch Of the Epiphany. @ street
between 18th and 14th streets northwest,
dance followed by refreshments
Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church, Columbia road. just west Of
fashioned games. music, some dancing
and ice cream and cake.
Tomorrow-Church of the Good Shep-
herd. 9Th and. streets northeast. in
vites all enlisted men generally and
the men at Camp Meigs in particular
to its services on Sunday at 1880 and
IL am. and pm. Each Sunday night
from $3.50 to s o'clock there Is an in
OF the church. to which all men in uni
form are invited.
$50 p:m--Church Of the Covenant.
Connecticut avenue at 18th street
service. This will be followed by q
light supper and social hour for men
in uniform and strangers.
s to p.m.-Church of the Epiphany.
@ street between 18th and 14th streets
northwest Social hour with refresh
ments.
s p.m-Hamline Methodist Church.
Sth and streets northwest. Sunday
followed by young peoples service.
to p.mL-Church- of the Epiphany.
g street, between 18th and 14th streets
northwest Social hour with refresh
ments-
g pm-Hamline Methodist Church.
sth and p streets northwest Sunday
service. Social hour with refreshments
followed by Young Peoples service.
4p.m.-St. Thomas Church. 18th street
BY reception for the men in uniform,
with entertainment and refreshments.
to p.m.-Epiphany Chapel. 18th
and streets southwest. Special hour
preceding evening service.
8 p.m.-St. Paurs English Lutheran,
11th and H streets, northwest. The
evening service wiz be- followed by q
social hour with light Refreshments.
6 to p.m-Central Presbyterian
west. Social hour.
6:15 to tbs p.m.-Second Presbyte-
rian Church. 22d street northwest, be-
tween p and Q streets. Social hour.
8 p.m.-Sixth Presbyterian Church,
18th and Kennedy streets northwest
The pulpit will be filled by J. Jardin
Guenther, Y. NJ. C. A. secretary at Fort
Myer, who will tell about what Y. NJ
C. A is, aiming to do in the training
camps.
p.m.-Grace Memorial Reformed
Church-15th street. between Rhode
Island avenue and street northwest.
Usual service and reception for men in
Evening star., 1917-12-08

xAo H0UaR1 UASvoRaaky AlUHH1 Aapo.
ela&1en 10 70 meet TONIGHT ak . o'cleck
lee 0nsexE 2A0 - 4AS- an1yaesity
Evening star., 1917-12-08

IIRERTY n. Capitel ana r stH
PAULINE FREDERICK. n
'.DOUBLE-CRO8SED,"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14

Clemson College has been ad-
mittcd TO the Senior Division Of
the Reserve officers Training
Corps. All Freshmen, SophomoroS
and short course students Will pur-
sue as at present thrc" hours OF
military instruction. juniors ana
seniors may pursue an advanced
course If they 50 elect Thos"
choosing the advanced cnurs" are"
required to take additional mill
tary instruction. First and second
year students vii! he furnished by
the government with one complete
uniform for drill purposes. winch
Will serve to ave wear ana tear on
the gray uniforms required 10y ihy
College. Students taking the adj
Nanccd course will be given a
money allowance by the War Dc
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Technical Education q Patriotic
Duty


l. We believe that all young men
below the age of liability to the
selcCtivc draft. and those not rec
ommcndcd for special service, who
can avail themselves OF the oppor-
tunitics offered by our Colleges.
should be urged SO to do in order
that they may be able to render
the most effective service, both
during the full period of the war
and in the trying times which will
follow its close.
z. We believe that in view of the
supreme importance OF applied
science in the present war. stu
dents pursuing technical courses.
such as medicine. agriculture and
engineering, are rendering, or are
to render. through the continuance
or their training, services more
valuable and efficient than if they
were to enroll in military and
naval service at once.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Summer Short Courses in
Agriculture

On account Of war conditions and the scarcity of farm
labor, the usual summer for farmers will not be
given in 1917. These will be resumed as soon rs
normal conditions warrant.
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Scholarships
and Examinations

Inc College maintains 160 four-vcar
scholalshlpS sc, IN the Agricultural and Tex
tlle courses, and 81 in the OncYcar Agri-
cultural Course October 10Th 70 .Innn
1th. Each scholarship is worth 500 and
free tuition.
Scholarship and entrance examinations
are held at the county court houses at 9
a: m., July 18th. Write for full inforlna-
ton IN regard to the scholarships open to
your county next session, and the laws
g0vcrlng their award. 1t is worth your
"hlle TO try TOR one of these scholarships.
Those who are not seeking to enter ON
scholarships are advised to stand cyami
nations on july 18th, rather than wait
until they come to College in the fall,
Credit will be given for any examinations
passed at the county seat
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14

Never before in the history of
the United States has there been
such need for technical men. The
places OF danger in modern wars
are not always the places of great
est service. An adequate food sup
ply is absolutely essential. Engi
neers are needed at home to carry
on the work OF transportation ard
utilization. as well as to handle
the engineering problems OF the
army.
At conference OF College Pres
idents In Washington. ID. c.. on
May 5th, the following resolutions
were adopted as statement OF
principles. These resolutions are
I'm accord with expressions Of the
Secretary Of War made to the con-
ference:
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The Reserve Officers Training
Corps
Corps

partmCnt equal to the cost of an
army ration. rs well as the uni
form furnished 10 others. The
amount Of the money allowance is
approximately $lOO.UO per session.
so obligation rests upon the
@r"duIt" from the advanced course
10 enlist with the Reserve Officers
Corps or 10 take further part or
piHc" IN the military service of the
United states. The opportunity is
furnished, however. by which for
81 small amount of additional work,
amy studcn; who is physically fit
and otherwise approved. can get
what amounts TO state scholar
ship during hts last two years in
College
Write for further details regard
ng this opportunity.
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Requirements of Admission

NO stQ3icnt will be admitted who q
years oD at the time of
An brcnorable discharge from he last school
rficge attended is
HaZing is forbidden by he of he State we'll
as as the laws of the College. Therefore. the
mas ruled that application shall be
whether for re-admission entrance, the
applicant has filed with the Registrar Of College
PieuSe or prescribed form indulge m
The scholastic requirements e sal as Of
the other Colleges South Carolina Details are given
in College catalogue ~ o
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14
AGRICULTURAL HALL

The One Year Course in A Agriculture
Begins October 10th and ends June 7th It designed to
give the simple scientific principles upon which good
farming rests.
Open to young men 1S years old and over who have
worked three or more years the farm
There are 5l scholarships open to students taking this
course Examinations for the award of scholarships held
by each County Superintendent of Education July 18th
Send for full information.
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Religious Influences

Sohege contributes to the salary of four resident
i1.s'ers VINO conduct divine services and
anloHg the cadets in barracks There q
S ,nG Su Hday School and Y. NJ. c. A. with saared
nfnt.e,aIIy $4,000 Y. M. G. a. building
pieted January, 1916
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14
COURSES OF STUDY


Clemson College offers thirteen four-vear
courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of
Science B. S., and seven short courses dur
ing the regular session and the summer ses-
sion.
FOUR-YEAR DEGREE COURSES
Agronomy
Botany
Chemistry
Agriculture Animal Industry
Entomology
Veterinary Science
horticulture
Soils
Chemistry
Mechanical Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Textile Engineering
Architectural Engineering
SHORT COURSES Irregular SESSION.
One-year course in Agriculture
Two-year course in Textiles
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COST

The cost for any of the thirteen regular
foUr-ycar courses or the Two-Ycar Textile
Course is approximately $1G2.61 per session.
This amount covers uniforms, board, room.
heat, light, water, laundry and all fees, except
tuition. Tuition is $1,000 additional to those
who are found able to pay.
The cost Of the Onc-Ycar Agricultural
Course is approximately $132S6. This
amount covers the same items as are listed
above.
Do not delay in making application to enter;
you may be crowded out.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-06-14
Location and Environment

tho & &Honege located in Oconee County the foot of
ue hidSe Mountains the homestead of John G.
The Coo nd later of his son ,in-law Thos G. Clemson.
CoHeBe is over 500 feet above
climate Is heathful and nvgorating Tenn ptations
minimum. 'O' ''o'''''' 49, '0N>0' ~
% me students are under military government
every effort is made to d young men wi
'e"ect credit on the College