Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1923, Page 43

SHORTGE N LARD HALTS CRAVEWORK Pershing, in France, Recom- mends Officer to Supervise . Cemeteries of U. S. Dead. L re tien. Pershing, who has just con- cluded an inspection of American meteries in France, has reported to the War Department that the delay completing the building and land- scape gardening work had been due n part to difficulties of contractors obtalning labor, “so that progress has not been pected.” cc th } i as rapid as was ex- | | the Interior Departinent bureau annual payment o the proj, one of the CHECK FOR $609,951.32 |$7,500,000 ROAD FUND FILED IN ONE PAYMENT argest Single Amount Ever Re- ceived on Government Reclama- tion Project, is Report. The largest single amount ever paid in a lump sum to cowr con- struction charges on a go eclamation project was re yesterden heck for River W ation of Phioenis it river project, on sful projects built Ijy the clamation. The pheck represents the sixth overing the ry on the Or another ture of t n recpived his month. 1 o the Lonly projects built by they bu- n that has paill fts to the governmeng in au of lebtedne: 11 *“However, some of with the exception of the planting at Meuse- Argonne (Romaine), it is believed that everything will be finished and in good shape by next Memorial day,” he added. In connection with the future care of the cemeteries, Gen. Pershing said: “After t mpletion of the pl?.ns! for construction, planting and the Placing of permanent headstones, for | which it is hoped appropriations will “0on be made, the question of admin- ration and upkeep for the future Wil have to be determined. Tt seems to me that the entire management of our cemeteries, including the graves long~as it may be d in the hands of an | reliable officer of the | ermaster's department, with a | owledge of landscape gardening, to | whom all caretakers and employes | vould be responsible. his duty is of a character that | ire the deepest devotion at | s on the part of our repre- | who should be carefully se- | Without doubt theso ce in due time will present a m . dignified and beautiful app auite in keeping with the r al sentiment of respect and rev- erence for the memory of our doad.” —_— Fossils of glant reptiles which lived | fo .000,000 vears ago show broken had healed in the same ractures heal today. 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An appropriation of $7,500,000, to be b gl expended over a period of threc years BONDS IN DEMAND. in construction of a modern system of improved roads and trails through the national parks, Is asked In_a bill submitted esterday to the Senate comumittees on public ¢ recommended by Sec- nterior Work. bill, Secretary Work said n my opinion the most urgent demand of the national parks today Is for the reconstruction of most of the existing roads within An exceptionally strong demand for at present. Investment dealers report that sales for the last four months show remarkable gains and make this city one of the lead- ing investment security markets among of its siz ‘ Some Things Can Be Delayed without danger of serious consequences, but not the forming of the savings habit nor the opening and building up of a Savings Account. 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Coatings and Skirtings ings, check skirtings, polaire, camel’s children’s wear. in assorted styles and colorings for men" Goldenberg's—First Floor. Friday Savings on Floor Coverings $35 Seamless Velvet | $8 Grass Rugs, $4.95 and Brussels Rugs e pLamciiroem (alss, $24.65 in green, blue or brown ., led orient nedallion lexander Smith & Son's i torient miess Velvet and Brussels | aud novelty designs. , in pretty light or dark - , icntal and medalion | 70c Carpet, 39¢ Yd. A practical gift sug- Hoavy or wife or mother. £iongss 2 gestion Axminster Rugs $29.75 Alexander Smith & Son's Axminster Rugs, sizes 8.3x10.6 ft. and 9x12 ft.; desirable pat- terns and colorings. Sold at this low price on account of being slightly mismatched or shaded. When perfect, sell for $45 and $30 each. $20 and $22.50 Velvet and Brussels Rugs $15.95 7.630-ft. Seamless Velvet and Brussels Rugs, Alexander Smith & Son's ke; good patterns and colorings. Only a limited quantity. $65 and $75 Oriental Rugs, $36.75 Hamadan, Lilliban, signs, in various 26 inch widths. $4.50 Congoleum Rugs, $2.88 4.6x9-ft. Gold Seal Congo- ley handsome wool all with com- ‘Sale price, 865 $8 and $9 Linoleum Rugs, $4.50 4.6x10. and 4.6 Cook's Cork-filled Lin Rugs, also small lot of 6x7.6 ft. Light and dark v rug designs; all with comple borders. $5 Axminster and Velvet Rugs, $3.95 54 Axm! et R Remnants of $2 to $3 Silks . . . \$1'29 High-grade silks, comprising the accumulation of short lengths and remnants left from the week’s busy selling—deeply reduced tomorrow. Included are Chiffon Taffeta, Canton Crepe, Sport Satin, Crepe de Chine, Plaid Taffeta, Two-tone Taffeta, Satin Messaline, Printed Crepe, Printed Foulard, etc. Lengths suitable for all needs. Widths 35 to 40 inches. Lace Curtain Sale $3 Values $4 Values $6 Values $1.85 $2.85 $3.95 In the assortment will be found curtains by the pair or panel curtains, used one to a window, White, ivory and ecru colors, in a large variety of heavily worked neat or novelty designs. 5 and 3 vards long, 36 to 50 inches wide. All perfect quality, double-thread quality, guaranteed to launder perfectly. $4 Blankets and Comforts 66x80 Heavy-weight Blankets, in ) tan or gray, with blue or pink bor- | ders; soft fleece finish quality. Com- | forts filled with white cotton, cov- [ ered with good quality materials: | ° figured _on both sides; size 72: | inches, for double beds. - 25¢ and 30c¢ Ginghams and Domestics, 18c yd. Remnants of 32-inch Dress Ginghams, in checks, stri and plaids; wanted shades. Also J6-inch Percales, 27 Outing Flannels, 32-inch Romper Cloth, 27-inch Shaker nelettes. Desirable lengths. Remnants of 36-inch Printed Fleecedown Flannels, 36-inch Shirting Madras, 32-inch Bates' Dress Ginghams, 38-inch heavye weight Outing Fiannels, nch Serpentine Cre > inch Woven Tissue Ging! in useful lengths. 24c¢ and 40c values. Friday at. Remnants of Apron Ginghams, 27 inches wide; all size blue and brown checks; warranted fast colors; Jengths from 1 to & yards. isc and 19c values...... Remnants of Unbleached Cotton, 39 inches wide; | 27 heavy, firm-woven grade; lengths from 1 to 6 vards. 2C 18c value. At Goldenberg's—First Floor. Wash Goods Remnants Remnants of White and Colored Wash Goods, in all the most wanted styles and effects; all high-grade qualities and desirable lengths. Included will be found 36-inch Mercerized Poplin, 36« inch Silk and Cotton Pongee, 36-inch antung Pongee, Cotton Wash Satin, 30-inch Silk and Cotton Plisse Crepe, 5 inch White Indian Head, 40-inch two-ply Voile, 36-inch ‘White Poplin, "40-inch Nainsook, et wvalues. Friday at. weiaan Remnants of White and Colored Wash Goods, including plain and Printed Plisse Crepe, Colored Dotted Swiss, Printed Pongee, Dress Crepe, Shadow Check Batiste, White Shirting Madras, White Indian Head, etc. Widths from 36 to 5 esirable lengths. 9¢ to G0c values. Friday 29C ing of 36-inch Longcloth and Checks, Lensuis | 8¢ Remnants of White Goods, Nainsook, 40-inch India Linon, $6-inch Pajama 40-inch White Volle, 24-inch White Linene, etc. from 1 to 5 yards. Friday at. Goldeuberg’s—First Floor, ths lm&m@m&mm@mm&m SASARASRIRASBIAI RN RN S EL L ERE RS fo3 -1 T8 57 SRR SRIBIRSALILIASY S B R B R B B S O S A R AN S SRS B F R PR R