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DENIES PETROLEUM PAVING IS INFERIOR Association Official Cites D. C. Engineer Hunt’s . tion of the lighter ofls due to ex- © to the atmosphere has left a ¢ asphaltic residue which in the Trinidad has become mixed, chout the ages with B v, organic matter and 0 that the bituminous or as- content is only about 56 per In the se of the petroleum asphalt the material has been capped underground latter refineri v is a d has remained pure ntent 991 per cent. the lighter ofls at nd the resulting product n absolutely pure asphalt. In the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. case of the lake asphalt the impuri- ties. must be partially refined out of the lake product and even then in the case of the Trinidad Lake product the bitumen content is only about 65 per cent. To this product must be “added petroleum to soften it to the necessary consistency. In the case of the Berinudez Lake asphalt the origi- nal product more nearly approaches petroleum asphalt, as the bitumen content is about 94 per cent. ‘The almost universal practice at the present time among the various mu- nicipalities throughout the United States, including such cities as New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baitl- Buffalo, Cleveland, New Or- Kansas City, Los Angeles, Louisville, Mémphis, St. Louis and Omaha, 18 to call for bids on asphalt on a strictly competitive basis with award to the low bidder. These cities all subject the asphalt purchased to standard tests to determine their stabllity for the purpose sought and the question of origin does not enter into purchase at all. You can readily see that the com- pany which produces the lake as- phaits can make use of an article such as Mr. Kennedy's of September 16 with the captions as written to injure very seriously the interests of petro- leum asphalt producers and to induce the laymen to agree to much higher prices for a product which in the light of the actual facts in the Dis- trict of Columbia, as stated Sy Mr. Hunt, the engineer of highways, is not entitled to preferential considera- tion. J. E. PENNYBACKER. General Manager, the Asphalt Asso- clations. The Netherlands expects a bumper crop of flower bulbs this year. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1925. RIO GRANDE DO SUL TOWN IS CAPTURED BY REBELS By the Associated Press. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, October 2.—Semi-official advices received here last night confirmed reports of an up- rising in the southern part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The present indications are that the trouble has not reached a serious stage. The Uruguayan authorities are pre- paring to_insure neutrality along the Uruguay-Brazillan frontier. Border correspondents report that Brazilian rebeis, who had been gathering along the frontier inside Uruguayan terri- tory, crossed the Rio Grande at vari- ous points. They seized the town of Poreorinhas and cut the railway and ‘ ‘The telegraphic communications with Santa Ana de Livramento, on the Uruguayan border. According to the reports, the revo- lutionists are proceeding toward the f Cavero Hills, in the interior of the| M state of Rio Grande. nursued hy gov- ernment where state forces in considerable numbers are said to be concentrating. Uruguyan Rivera is filled with troops from Santa. Ani, border town ¢ fugees youTl quickiytrade for] Studebaker Mr_flgrflili*< Finish Report on Test. = m— = = —— =———— Compatre Prices! Then Sop At The Palais Royal e The Dominant New Fashions in *Jaunty Cuffs—Embroidered o:oThe“Buccaneer’ ’and( (Charleston" Misses’ Fur-Trimmed Gloves Newest Modes in Millinery C O AT S Novelty Cuff Glace $3.75 R e £ Kid and Suede Gloves uders will : : Large Hats and Small Hats and Clever :‘ i it "t ey g . » Pouch $3 ‘50 to $5 .00 Off-the-face Models. Trimmed Hats and ] Report From Washington. A and Shawl $ X e, i e N Collars Fashions for the younger generation are de- Tailored Hats and Hats of felt and velour, Overseam and P. K. sewed, in all the cidedly smart this season. The coats are flared newest shades for early Fall wear, em- broidered cuffs, contrast and embroid- in the new princess style—straightline, wrappy or Dolman models. th Xt light of | inct 1 in the ves a very ¢ petroleum informed Tuxedo Bordered Fronts Hats of velvet—of velvet and satin— all-satin hats and ribbon and velvet com- ery stitching in rust, tan, beaver, mode, binations. gray, mode with beaver, rust with cham- pagne and many other styles, also white with black and black with white. New Novelty Cuff—Fine Quality Fabric Gloves $1.19 and $2.25 Pair With embroidered cuffs and stitchings in all the wanted shades. The colors are: Epinard green, black prince, wine shades, wood, sand, lavana, gray, pencil blue, black and red. .75 Small hats and hats with the new wide brims —smart turn-backs and off-the-face models, and everything that is new and stylish. wct to luke asphalt e cost would be ike asphalt ural lak 1 used, in exist- s laid with oil Every coat is beautifully tailored and lined with fancy crepes to match. Sizes 14 to 20. The Colors are: Gracklehead, Grenat, Mannikin, Black Prince, Rust, King Fisher Blue, Dove, Brown and Falcon. Palais RoyaJ—Main Floor. Hats of velvet, of hatter’s plush, of velvet and satin combined, and all-satin hats with trimmings of metallic kidskin—feathers—embroidery— flowers and here and there a scintillating rhine- stone pin. e cost of ™ al lake asphalt pavements. “The practice of the enginecring de- ment has been to invite bids for In come cases aw lake | aintaining The Vogue For High Collars Featured in This New Neckwear $3.98 to¥5 High neck vestees of satin and crepe de chine. Cclors: White, tan, pansy and black and white com- binations. The Furs are: Fox, Squirrel, Natural Squirrel, Mink-dyed Squirrel, Azurea Fox, Platinum Wolf, Skunk and Ringtail Opossum. . but in recent for s the 4 15 generally been to In all the season’s newest shades. Palais Royal—Second Floor the iow All in Good Condition. two years have s letter Palais Royal—Third Floor A Very Remarkable Sale of Soaps Extraordinary Purchase of the Andrew Jergen's Famous Tollet Soaps Woodbury’s Anniversary Box Consisting of the Following: Fhree cakes Woodbury's Regula- School Days Are Here Bringing the Need for New A pparel Children’s Coats! *10.95 to *42.50 years are in good condition. ing that Mr. Kennedy is his statement, it must folls 69c The model sketched is $5.00. obtained 1 crude petroleum contain- than 50 per cent of solid asphalt, and these petroleums are re- fined primarily to obtain the asphalt and for no other purpose. As a mat- cent. the res i other purpose than fnel no more than the be en the lake TIGE NONE BETTER F A. G. HERRMANN 750 Tenth St. S.E. oty big prizes L e 147 prizes—$2,500 in 147 different prizes, from $230 0310 each, il be awarded to those who send in lists of the great. st number of practical food uses from one bot- te of Premier. This contest is open 0 those who have used Premier. gold ounlyone prize for any one <contestant. Incaseof ties, Sah rving goptoitant Bt cember 1, 1925. AddressFrancisH.Leggett&Co., NewYork mier Salad DRESSING | A Perfect Mayennaise —— San Remo Baby Castile—particu- larly nice for the baby. Bath Tablets, assorted odors— Il geranium, rose, carnation, violet, lavender and lilac. Violet Transparent Glycerine—it fits the palm and has the true violet odor. King Cocoa — lathers freely in | hard water. All regularly 10c a | cake, at 69c a dozen. You have a choice of selecting the | kind you prefer—assort your pur- chase as you see fit. Buy all you want as long as stock Corduroy Lounging Robes Attractive ‘new models $ of wide wale or embossed 3 50 corduroy—side-tie models . with long becoming collars —rose, copenhagen, cherry, fuchsia and blue bird. Flannelette P Nightgowns Of white or neat pink and $ 1 00 - blue stripes—double yoke— braid trimmed. Palais Royal—Third Floor | Special Purchase 300 Boxes Fine Stationery Speciall; Pricedy 47C box High quality paper in hinged-lid box, con- taining one quire white linen and %4-quire gold-edged cards, with envelopes. ite, pink and white or blue and white, Palais Royal—Main Floor. 40000000000 0000 0000 » Pepper Shakers Special, $ 1 ) 9 8 Set Sterling silver—packed six in a box. Palals Royal—Main Floor- tion Size Soap and one tube Wood- bury’s Facial Cream. Regular $1.00 Value This Sale 50¢ " This is the cele- brated fiaicial soap in regu lation size cakes. The New Choker Scarf Made of novelty printed crepe de chine in all the gay colors. 9 inches wide and 14 yards long. Very smart when worn high in a soft loop at the side. Other lovely scarfs of crepe de chine and georgette, $2.98 to $7.98. Imported Silk Scarfs, $6.98 to $15.00. Palais Royal—Main Floor. New Fall $2 Sizes 7 to 10—10 to 16. Junior Girls’ Hats $2.95 to $3.95 Attractive assortment of be- coming youthful models—of soft French felt—various trims of braid—silk—velvet and nov- elty cut-outs. All styles to suit the bobbed or long hair girls. An attractive new selection—all the season’s newest fabrics—in sport or dressy models—single or double breasted styles with real fur collars. L J Schoolgirls’ Slickers $5.95 Attractive styles of 1 colored rubberized {abrics New military collar finished with leather band. Sizes 8 to 16 years. < For the Business Woman! ool Jersey Day Frocks *8.98 Smart, simple styles that are particularly adapted to business and office wear. ' Nicely tailored with trimmings in contrasting colors. Pretty new cuff treat- ments on long sleeves—colorful pipings—embroidered motifs, silk braid and buttons. Colors are: N e w greens, French blue, tiffon, brown, navy, black, purple and gray. Sizes 36 to 46. Palats Royal—Third Floor 5 a »)‘ Petti-Slips 5 Lovely models of radium with hem or novelty scallop bottom. Some heavily em- broidered in bright contrast- ing colors—all the new Fall shades—alsd’ navy and black. Palais Royal—~Third Floor New Fall Bloomers $1.98-%2.98 Made of Milo-sheen, Rayon and Trico-sham. Full cut with reinforced crotch. Gar- ter and ruffle bottom—all the bright shades. Also navy and black. < P \/ Children’s School Hose Children’s Wool- Mixe;g;rtleloosc. 5OC e Children’s 7% Sport Hose, English ribbed with contrasting fancy tops. Two-toned mixtures, brown, camel and gray. Sizes 6 to 10. Rayon Long Sport Hose 75c¢ pr. Very Good-looking Sport Hose,” English ribbed and pineapple stitch. Can be rolled down. Black, white, nude, gray, beige and tan. Sizes 6 to 10. Palais ‘The Fair Chicago Boys’ and Girls® The All-over Striped Hose with fancy tops are smart for: eithér boys or- girls. Two-toned tan, brown and gray with con-* trasting color fancy tops. Sizes 7 to 10. bl 2 L. Kresge Department Stores s'm Cou’ ZiePALAIS ROYAL| Quality Merchandise - Courteous Service Bright colors. Girls’ Spun Jersey - Dresses One-Day Special $3.95 One and two piece models of pofular wool jersey—all well tailored with fong sleeves. Rust, green, French blue, tiffon, brown and tan. Sizes 6 to 12 years. : to 14 years. and knee. Sizes 10 to 20 years. Made of twilled sateen. pleated style, adjustable at waist Governor fastening. School Skirts of Navy Serge Full pleated model on detachable body. Sizes 7 $2.95 Gym Bloomers Full $1.95 Palais Royal—Third Floor Nothing Lovelier For Little Folks Than These Picture Bonnets and Hats $1.95 to %6.98 For the baby or little tot to 6 years—of velvet— velour and French felt—attractive becoming models with chiffon—ribbon—fur and flower trimmings. ' Keep the Little Ones Warm and Comfy! Little Tots Coats, $6.98 Styles for boys and girls. chilla—Polaire—lamb’s wool and novelty fabrics. _with fur collar—others tailored with braid and button trimmings. Other coats, $5.00 to $25.00. Sizes 2 to 6 Years Made of all-wool chin- Some Angora Sweater Sets, $5.98 Including sweater, cap, leggings and mittens, of all angora. Button and slip-on styles. Colors: Buff, brown, gray, blue, tan. Extra heavy weight. Challie Dresses, $3.98, $5.98 Pretty little rosebud patterns in light or dark ground—hand smocked—or with touches of velvet ribbon. Sizes 1 to 3 and 2 to 6 years. Palais Wll-{'hlfl Floor. v, N4