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HIGHWAY PARLEY - DUE NEXT MONTH Plans Under Way to Open Washington-Bar Harbor Link in 1932. Plans are in the making to open and dedicate the final link of the Lee lighway—chat _section of the trans- ontinental road from Washington to ar H Me.—in 1932, during the bicentennial celebration of the. birth of George Washington, at the same 1ime another national roadway from Washington ‘o the home of the first Yresident ut Mount Vernon is thrown open and dedicated, M. Johnson, managing direc- tor of the Lec Highwi will confer with prominent r of Pennsylvania, New York and Jersey within the next month on | foot boulevard to conn Washington with B roadway, as projected s and town and run through undeveloped territory along its entire length of more than 500 miles. 33-Mile Speed Minimum. From the highway, designed for high speed through travel with a mini- mum of 35 miles an hour, feeders ‘would lead off to the cities and towns, The section of the road between PBar Harbor and Washington would be known as the Washington boule: vard in order to avoid confusion with that part of Lee Highway running from Washington to New Market, Va., which is known as Lee Boule- vard and is also to be 200 feet wide, Maj. Carey H. Brown, chalrman of the planning committee of the Na- tional Capital Park and Planning Commission, is to go to New Market in a few days to lay out the section of the road running through the Vir- ginia town and the terminus of Lee Boulevard. Efforts are now being made to hard-surface the 21-mile_gap in the highway between Warrenton and Luray, Va. thronzh the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenaadoah National Park. Representatives Named. Representatives from three Virginia counties were named to co-operate with the association in raising funds for continuance of the work on Lee Boulevard at a meeting in 1 n- ton, Va., yesterd: Those named were: Page County, Flc g Vernon Ford and R. T. Mors Rappahannock County, Will Wood and two others, to be named by hin Fauquier county (including V - only upon requisition. ING ton), C. E. Tiffany, Green Barter and L. R. Martinstein. Paul Moore was named to represent interests at New Market. Maj. Brown, Dr. Johnscn, W. 8. Hoge and W. G. Galliher, all of Washington, addressed the meeting on the work of the Lee Highway As- sociation. SAFETY PLAN FOR BABIES IN HOSPITALS IS URGED Chicago Coroner’s Jury Advocates Tinting of Colorless Solutions to Prevent Mistakes. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, March 10.—Tinting of colorless solutions used in hospitals should be required in addition to label ing of bottles and containers, the coroner's jury investigating the death of six infants as the result of aceti-| dental administration of boric acid so- lution, decided. Such a practice, the jury agreed.| would have made it impossible for nurse to mistake the mild antiseptic solution for drinking water and give it to the six babies with fatal effects. | The jury held that such tinting of solutions and preparations of other hospital materials should be done in a competently headed hospital pharma- | cy, where the materials would be | ored and issued under proper labels | Lansburgh & Bro. ' New Basement--7th St. DRESSES —~for women and misses Poireuhun, twillcheen, STAR - WASHINGT! D. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1927. Woodward & Lothrop "10th, 11th, F and G Streets Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on ap- proval; mail or phone orders not accepted. Friday Rug Reduct1ons 9x12 Herati \\'nrmd Wilton Rug. Was $132.50. Now ii....$86.50 9x12 Wellington Worsted Wilton " Rug. “Was 3132 50. Now .... ..$86.50 2 9x12 Wool Wilton Rll(s Were $77.50. Now....$58.50 9xi2_ Larchmon Wool Wil- ton Rug. s $92.50. Vool \\ Ilton Rug. Was 'xv 50. 8.3 xl(H' Herati Worsted \\ I- Iml Rug. Was 8]12 Velvet Rugs; discontinued patterns. Were $52.50. Now . . 8.3x10.6 Seamless Velvet Rugs. Were $42.50. Now . .$25.75 9x12 Mamlem \'Pl\@t Rugs. .$27.50 Rugs. Were ,"7 50, \o\\ 7.6x9 Seamless Axminster “Il‘. Was $42.50. Now . .$26.50 7.6x9 Seamless Axminster Rug. Was §: Now .$25.75 9x12 Fervak Seamless Ax- minster Rugs; a dis tinued patt -GXQ Tlmlry Rug. $24.75. Now 30x60 Imponed Bath’ Rng Was $13.75. Now.....$6 3x6 Mosul Oriental Were $39.50. Now . 3.5x8.4 Oriental Rug. $58.50. Now . 50 Oriental Anatolian Mats. Were $8.75. N $5.75 8x10 Chinese Rug. $285. Now . Lot Carpet Samples, with bound ends, that can be used ze TUSS. I duced 4. (lrpet Reémnants Reduced Housewares Reduced White Enameled Splint Hampers, square shape (slightly shopworn). Were ¥ ow ...$3.50 White Decorated Fiber Hamper, square shape (slightly shopworn). Was $8.50. Now ..$4.95 White Fiber Hamper, oblong shape (slightly shopworn). Was $6.75. Now $3.95 White Enameled Splint Hampers, oblong shape (slightly shopworn). pl Hampers lslighll) damaged). Were $1.50. Now Unfinished Splint Hampers (slightly damnulrll) Were $2.50. Now White Enameled Bath Stools (slightly shopworn). $1.75. Now . ‘White Enameled Kitchen Table, with porcelain top, size 25x36 (slightly damaged). Was $8.50. Now .95 White Enameled Kitchen Table, with porcelain, top, size 25x36 (slightly ~dam- aged). Was $8.50. Now $5.45 All-metal White Enameled 500 Rolls 1,000-sheet Toilet Tis- sue. Special, per dozen rolls 90c 4 Blue ' Enameled (slightly shopwor n} te Enameled Tea Kettles (slightly shop- worn). Were $2.55. Now $1.45 Blue and White Enameled Tea Kettle (slightly shop- worn). Was $3. Now $1.65 Unfinished Book Stan with 4 shelves (slight! perfect). Were $10. Now $4. Pyrex Casserole, in a nick piated stand (slightly dam- aged). Was $4.75. Now $2.50 10 Oval Bamboo Bagkets (slightly damaged). Were 68c. Now ... 35¢ 12_Hand-painted Fiber “rlu(e Baskets (slightly shopv\ Were $1.65. Now. 3 Unfinished Bread Boards (slightly imperfect). \\ere $1.25. Now Roller Towel Rack thhu shopworn). $3.25. Now 5 Roller Towel Racks (slight- ly shopworn). Were 85c. Now 45c Oval satin, k $4.90% $14.75 Diagonal effects, small tucks, bands and collars of fur such as you see on much higher priced coats—in this group.' Black satin, natural kasha and new colors. Two of these dresses Spring colors in poiretsheen and would cost no more than you'd expect twillsheen. Women’s and misses’ « to pay for one. Sizes 16 to 50. sizes. . J New Basement—Dress Dent. New Basoment~—Coat Dept. Scores of Styles and Colors There are styles for the larger woman, too, in this astounding value group! A number of new one and two piece styles in the new silks and in the 700 odd pairs of women’s Shoes—all of them formerly much higher in price. $ 59 A number of attractive styles to choose ® from in any size.. Patent, tan calf, blonde kid, velvet, satin; spike, Cuban, flat heels. Sizes 3 to 8. New Basement—Shoe Dept. 400 Men’s You'll find a num- ber of Spring colors INFANTS' Shirts low price. Slik and straw combinations, felt and felt and straw. Nillinery Bept. c Only a few dozen of these fine shirts— Leather Nainsook gowns, Gertrudes and enough - for tomor- AGS dresses for the baby are trimmed row’s selling. ~All with lace and embroidery. Flannel- sizes 14 to 16% ette kimonos, Gertrudes and gowns neckband or collar are trimmed with pink and blue. style. Only two hundred of these good looking Sizes 6 months to 2 years. 30x40-in. Blankets. .. 49c Broadcloth Madras 28 left—to sell for 89c. Underarm and 27x27-in. Diapers, Jacquard pouch styles in & ORI Infants’ High Shoes.. 99c Food variety of col- 80 Prs. Infants’ Shoes $1.29 Sizes 14%: to 16 ors. New Basement—Infants’ Dept. Men's Deot: Kitchen Table, with porce- lain table top (slightly dam- aged). Was $8.95. Now $4.95 Colored_Straw Shopping Bags. Were 9ic. Now..50¢ HousgwAres SgcrioN, Firra FLOOR. - Furniture for the Home Greatly Reduced All Remnant Day Furniture Offerings are sold “as is,” subject to scars, damages and imperfections Occasional Furniture Reduced ‘\hho‘w-flnluh Flower Pot Pedestal; 18 inches high. (slightly $1. Ni ll Kettles (slightly shopvmrm Were $4.10. Now.....§2.7 Fancy Design Pedestal. Small Console Mirror; mahogany nmsh Was $17.5 ancy Dollln Console Table; 28 inches wide. \fl‘lflnf Stand; 3 shelves. Was 88 3 Cretonne-covered Boudoir Chair. Was $22.50. Fancy Shape Chlllen Tabourette; decorated ¢ Was $15. No Solid Walnut Prlwl.lln Sewl Cabinet. Was $8. id Mahogany Muffin Stand. Was §13.50. Now. orated Red Magazine Boxes. Were $10. Nov Decorated Black Magazine Box. Was $4.85. No M-hotm finisk oker's Stand, with drawer. N dlameter Was $37.1 50 Now. m Corner Shell Bright Red Magazine Stand. Was $12. W Solid Mlhr:g‘ ny Half Round End Table. Was w, $8.75 Large Size Foot Stools; upholstered in green velour, “ere $7.50 each. OccasioNaL FURNITURE SECTION, SIXTH FLOOR. Wicker Furniture and Couch Ham- mocks Reduced for Quick Clearance 1 Olive Decorated End Table. Was $10. Now. 1 Fiber Oval Table, decorated parchment finish with wood top. Was $22.50. Now ... $11.75 1 6-foot Reed Settee, finished in dark brown and green tapestry seat and back. Was $32.50. Ni $18.50 8 Tmported White Willow Bar Harbor Chairs, with metal braces, Were $4.50 each. Now '$3. 1 Oval Top Brown Reed Table. Was $13.76 $6. 1 Decorated Wicker Drop-leat Tea Wagon. Was $41.50. Now $18. 59 1 Set of Canopy and Pillow to match, of blue and gray canvas. * Was $6.25 set. Now. 1 Couch Hammock with gm metal stand and canopy top. $19.50. Now $12.50 1 Couch Hammock with’ nd]u!mbxe spring back rest and up- right gray stand. Was $28.50. Now $17.50 3 Heavy Canvas Couch Pillows. Were $3.75. \ow $1.95 1 Set of Gray Canvas Canopy and Round Pillow. Was $4.75 set. e ...$2.25 Wicker Fu L 8D Dining and Bedroom Furniture Greatly Reduced 10-piece Walnut Veneer and Gumwood Dining Room Suite, in- cluding Buffet, Oblong Extension Table, China Cablnet. Server and six Chairs. Was $295. Now .. $: Pair Felt-top Box Sprl.nxs, for twin size bed: ‘Was $50. Now, pair .. Felt-top Box Spring, in heavy striped ticking: inches. Was $26. Now.... High-grade Box Spring and Cotton Layer Felt match; double-bed size. Was $58.50 a set. Now. Baby 'Pillows, with white sateen tickin, Were $1.75 each. Now. $1 THiehGeade Woven Wire Bed Sprin S e oven Ire Pl 8 101’ wood beds; wide. Were $12 each. Now...... T e fl b inches “llnllt finish Crib, w".h (DE tip spring. Was $18.50. ow 513 50 vh.lnnt Venefl: -ml Gumwood Vanity of three-mirror design. 2 Ivory Finish (lothlnx Stands. Were $12. Now 37300 Dmmu AND BEDROOM FURNITURE SECTION, SEVENTH FLOOR, Table Glassware, 10c to $5 Reduced V3 and More A lot of useful glassware pleces for the table are offered, Friday only, at these greatly reduced prices. Even the few pieces that are slightly imperfect are worthwhile values. GLASSWARE SecTION, Frr FLOOR. . Woodmard & Lothrop DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; Phone or Mail Orders not accepted 50 ,Dresses, *5 %fi‘i’fu'l’f.fi"?fi.ss‘&” One and two-plece Jersey, Poiret Sheen, Silk and Velvet Dresses in styles and NKZ('R_ for women and misses. Desirable colors and sizes 16 to 48 In the lot. 8 Willo-sheen straight-line Dresses for larger women, sizes 46 to b0. ses, $7.95 l!r! $16.50 and .fi In w . Ereen and ni Sizes Inlot 16 ¢ 1 ek imbroldered Silk _ Spanish’ n...mx. 54 inches 3 lmported Linen Dresscs, spocial, $7.00 a8 and 40. S g DOWN STAIRS STORE 10 Coats for Spring, *10; Were %25 Coats from last season, in styles that will be worn this Spring. In gray, rose, tan, blue and mixtures. Excellent quality materials and fine workmanship. Silk crepe lined. All sizes 16 to 40, Coats, Dresses and Raincoat, $1; much below setual cost. 4 Fur-trimmed Coats. 8 Navy Two-piece Dresses and 1 Raincont. " Sizes i Jot 10 10 40. 0 Ve P! 50 Slip-on Sweaters, 25c; were $1.05. Allwool Sweat ers. of mohair, in rose, tan, biue, green and navy DOWN STAIRS STORE Underwear—Reduced | Aprons, 35¢; Were 51 Underwear, 25 re $1 and teces. a5 Gingh d Percale Aprons. in sizes 36 to gowna. siep- iR e mich e ® Bicte 5. R ot & g y annelette Gowns, 5e: werk $1 and $1.95. 22 5y g B - Rite "snd gras in stripes. Soiled from display chambray. in smal Flannelette Kimonos, $1: were §1.95. Hoover Dres Durple, red and gray. Assoried siz 28070 tan: white and greer. Also checked & Flannelette Dressing Sacque, 50¢; was $1. 1, re- Sizes 16 to 46 duced for clearance. Malds' Caps. Be: were SOc. 19, slightly soiled Tanie Slips. $2; wers and mussed from display srown, navy- and blac Collar-and-e s, 13c: were 30c. 20, soiled be worn with overbiouse. o maesa T PR for sicarameere 50 solied yon_Petticoats, $1: were $1 Smocks, 50e: we colors of gray, black and brown. Lengths, 30, J2. 34 vurple, green .n.lr:u:" Sizes 36, A'm ;u'ebeln [Fetticoats, 50c: were k o ek s orows Tad dean ™" Lo Gu,dles 35c Were » 16 odds and ends of n..ul es. in broken size as Knit Underwear—Reduced i A R @ "hose suoDorter 4 sections_of elastic. o long Part-wool Unien Suits. 4%e: were S1. 5 suits, fine “models. Sizes 24. 25. 26 and " sotind I 05Ee 38 and 4. Soiid | Irom Gisplay. trom "diaplay. Silk-nnd-wool Sults, 7. re $1.50 and $2.95. Garter. Brassieres, 97 2.95. . 3'Solted Union Suits. i sizes 38 40 and 42. vintoca Tmteniar Sk e ¥ A e Garter Belts. 63c: were $1. 24, in smail and medium sizes. 4 hose supporters Longline Bramieres, 63c. 0. of fancy satin triped material. % froni hose supporiers Fancy Bandettes. 10c; were $1. 10. in small 95. 47, in purple. 205,38 to 44.”"May tton Knit Union Sults. 45c: were 33e. 1. solled and mussed from display.” Priced for quick . ce. Knit Vests, 25¢; were 50c. 16. size 44. Flapperettes (Knit Bloomers). 50c: were $1. 71. ark colors and broken sizes. Rayon-and-silk Hose, Special, 45¢ pair 500 pairs in ten popular shades for Spring. Sizes 813 to 10. This price for Friday only. Children’s Hose, 6 pairs. $1. 300 pairs. in four shades. Men's Handkerchiefs, Ge. 600 Handkerchiefs in full Sizes 6 to 9%. % lensth sox and hose, cut size. Nice, soft quality: very well made Lambskin Gloves, $1; were $1.95. 30 pairs two-clasp gloves, in black and tan shades. Several pairs of white and black gloves with novelty cuffs. Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE 150 Men’s Rep and Madras Shirts, 95¢ Greatly below usual price. A clearance sale of slightly soiled shirts. The lot consists with rayon stripes and plain reps. Neckband styles; sizes 14 to 16%. Men's Broadeloth and Madras Union Suits, 68c. 90. Mew's Pure Silk Sox. S0¢ pair: IRREGULARS OF hlll cat nlllll Sizes 36 to 50. DE. \hlfl- 1t black, ! o ] 81 and 52,50 |l|=‘z(u5‘uu B o Trr ) e wr S R 2 Piain w‘f;:”“;' jfribedeffecis.” Vee neck and” coat Boy: Blogcs: 3nc: were 88, 00, in fancy ariped poe Men's Faney Sports Hose, 33¢: 3 pairs. 90 paire, o Bt ¥ g i some are salesmen's samples. In ‘llll luld! and Boys' 00l 'Conts, $3.95; were $8.35. 4. In sizes 2o ayon and lsle. Sizes 01 to 115 348 = Men's Eviglish Broadeloth Shirts. $1.33: were $1.05. 8 Boyy’ ‘All-wool Capa, 30c: . 30, in plaids and full cut and well made !lllrls ‘white, tan and blue. o Y \"ol{r‘r fll“lthed and neckband styles. Sizes 14 to 17 0 K I"t" $3.95. 18, in o the T . Men's Tmported Knit Ties, 35e: 3 for $1. Plain and 24, pairs of striped patterns. 1. DOWN STAIRS STORE Girls’ Coats, $4-50 34 Spring Coats at this pll(‘e Also 64 Sale of 100 Wrought-iron Bridge Lamps, with ad- Winter Coats for Girl: $1 justable arm, decorated with gilt tioted leaves. Boudoir L 93¢ ply- Children’s Bath Rob $2.95. hrome Dase. combicte” with: parch & uRee: 7, in broken sizes. cord and socket. Boys' Wool Suits, $125: were $5.95 and Bridge and Junior Lamp Shades, 52 $6.! 14, in Ia jeorgelie Shades, trimmed w Panty Dress 88c; wore $1 sach:' 30, in brolen sizes - aincoat Sets for Girls, 95¢; were $3.95. $ 6, in broken sizes. 5 Sa.le Of Hats l Girls’ Wash Dresses and Boys’ Suits, 9c; were $1.95 and $2.95. 15, In broken sizes. Below Regular Price. Sporis and Dress Infants’ Wearables, 10c; were’ 25c. and mcx- né‘nnw silk, felt and combinations. Small 80c. 60 pleces reduced for clearance. e T S e T e ana demi- ’s . Pumps—Patent Leath i Women’s Pumps—Patent Leather, Satin, Calfskin and Velvet .’ Now * S an €IVeT wd s650 INOW Reduced on account of broken style assortments. Smart styled, well made shoes offered at & fraction of their original price for tomorrow’s selling. Men's Black and Tan Oxfords, special $2.85. o B Less than original cost. 40 pairs, of Endi- Chlldrell s Slloes 75C cott-Johnson’s Oxfords, In all sizes 6 to 11. Waere $1.98 and $296 ’ Women's Leather Slippers, $1; were $145. 60 Were $195 and 8285, 78 paird High Shoes. in pairs, in several colors and black. Padded soles and heels. Sizes 3 to 8. Child SII 1 P > Women's Pumps and Oxfords, $1.95; we 6 $5.85. l’ell $ ohoes, /2 rice Popular, desirable styles in black kid, tan $1.45; were $295. High and Low calf, satins and patent leathers. Sizes 3 to § ek 5. High an .ow Shoes. in in the lot. ;ll;l;k”t?nd tan calf and patent leather. Sizes DOWN STAIRS STORE 100 Handbags, $1 Y= Sheet Blankets, 95¢c each (lnmln! Leather Handbags Were $1.25. 100, nlrll‘n'e nnl!l block ity and. mirror. Floe Friday on 1 ol Rox: diutionery. S0c; wa U5t . sreadly 3:.:.';"“?‘.}-":'.1,"’“"3 @ for clearance. 5 8, .'n 0 d nfin}'fi%flbl‘e‘k wm ll nn l-'ounulu pen 100 pat and s Jpat 2 ards m‘ Hamuliells "ind " scink e ey on Serim, 20e;" Irfll m Dlun und blocl vun ln pongee, Sl S5 Weresl 66 EREET e for clearance 200 yords Glace mmn and all-silic nmuum s ting ods, 81 both 3§ - Lot .af f}'.:?'{'n l‘l.enfitflhn- of g’ Silks, o 1 - .mgn" ’.g{,"‘l ;"‘lg Tt rodids col- Var m‘fio ai” Crepe iat &g. o and Satln-back Crepe. Reduced % snd mors, for per 'fi';f"" e c‘ et fordoand mediats clearance. b Swsz Rugs—Greatly Reduced 1 9x12 Seamless Tapestry Rug, in a very Bridge Lamps {*,, $2.65 braid and 3 46x66 Seamless Velvet Rugs, iringed cnds beautiful luster. Was 87: 312 75 anracnve color combination. Was slo Now 15 Felt-base Art Squares, of heavv 20 30x60 Ye Old Tyme Rag Ruys in rax'n- bow of bright colors. quality, new borders. 6x9 size. 195 g o Now .. 20“;;;2”6011:‘10;;1 Congoleum"i{’u’g-s soi 2Scartas 4 e g mottled colors, heavy perfect quality. Was $13.75. Now 27x54., Special .. 20 27x54 Oval Braided Rugs; reversible and 20 6x9 O\al Imported Double-warp washable, fresh and sanitary. Were 81 95 Japanese Rice Straw Rugs, revers- $3. Now . - ible. Special DOWN STAIRS STORE