Evening Star Newspaper, August 1, 1927, Page 7

< the county system. approximately 40,000 miles remaining, {on which only 15 per cent of the | traffic is now c: »d, can be kept in fairly satisfacto v | ficient meghods of ‘maintenan {addition to the work of near | convicts, Virginia is expending this Hear|year from ail sources, county and ate, sum of approximately 060000 for road construction and maintenance.” | | " Cash for Supplies. | Chairman Henry G. Shirley of the Commission stressed the governor 17,000 miles, or about 30 per cent of the entire road mileage. It Is there- fore obvious that the problem of road [vou*lruvl lies mainly in the State | system The | | Seventeen Counties Plea for Co-operation at Purcellville, Va. the | State Highway | the five topics whi intreduced as the & bone of the closer co-operation between and local road authorities, the State Commission in the pur supplies, machine and e that if they are pald for in cash we receive a cash discount, ind not only that, we receive a much lower price, due to the companies not having to send their to the various sections of the State. By the Associated Press. PURCE Gov. Ha sioner Hen 3 way Commission spoke here tod fore an audiece of several the persons who had ed to hear tentative plans to bri wout a closer co-operation betwe State and county road authoritic This was the first of five regional to be held throughout the County upervisc i and cit NS erick, Clark, V i Orange, Louisa, Spo peper, Stafford, Fauquie liam, Fairfax, Arlington, and Rappahannock Counties were in- vited. The governor suggested that the State provide free engineering advice | : o local authorities when requested, |#nd investigating all new equipment and that the State purchase road ma- | that comes on the market. With our terials for the countles through the | Staff of experts we could readily keep State purchasing agent. The coun. |the counties informed as to the most ties woul® have to pay cash for the | Successful methods. In other words, S e tennls ihitt thero wouldibe s s the demonstration road would not saving. he sald, because of quantity | Only 4ssist the boards of supervisors buying, Y the manner in which a section Other plans offered were: A dem. |Of road should be maintained, but it onstration road maintaimed by the | Would assist them lkewlse in know- SHighway Commission in each county | NS the type and character of equip. showing the efficlency of that b ment that should be purchased to e MotaRnfetibn ot (e loannty rtain various types of of highways, S anl he dnon to this end the governor has sug highway system, at this experience secured at st e A s of the taxpayers of the % should be given to you free of Essential to Progress. | % i 5 5 o . Shirley discussed the existing We all recognize that £ood, roads | condition in which there are 37 coun- e e Teor. iThe Brotics before 'u«w having special road laws, many : : 7€1 ¢ them conflicting with a nelghbor’s A st KT the ibext imeana OF He;| “omiere inbioiiiNfbe s Iaw dRIVING i curing good roads with eficiency and [, ~There SPORE 0 & S BN inify economy. The State by D |the entire county sovernment, plac- A o D - [ing Hithmnder s iDSFINtEnHRNE Sor the first appropriaton of consequence | !n% It under a superinteRCent o lout}g; the State !rmsurg\' was made | ¢ oL e thbry Hanbnialite viNe ApoaH n 1909, amounting to $§250.000. > “A State highway system was grad- O e s ually developed, but it was not until | he said. e_county mana- July 1, 1923, that the 3-cent gasoline |E€T_ 0 o tax became operative, two-thirds of |Of supervisors. this being dedicated to the State - highway system and one-third to the| Every employe in a factory in Eng- county program. |land that makes face creams is a “Our real progress. therefore, has |wom: been made in the last four years and | I regard it as a marvelous achieve- | ment the progress that has been made since that time under the able | management of Chairman Shirley. and that the best part of our roads is paid for. | “Today Virginia has 59,000 miles of public roads. The State system com- prises approximately 5200 miles. It | is conservatively estimated that ap-| proximately 60 per cent of the t trafic goes over the State highway | svstem, which is less than 10 per cent | of the total mileage. The county | system of roads as established com- prises 12,000 miles. Under the exist- | ing law the county system of roads | is recommended by the boards of | supervisors and must be approved by | the State Highway Commission. It| is only on the county roads that one- | third of the gasoline tax given to the | counties may be expended. Of the | 12,000 miles embraced in the county eystem about one-half has been con- | structed. | “It is estimated that 25 per cent of the total traffic goes over the county | roads. Therefore 85 per cent of the | trafic is carried by the State and! county roads combined, amounting to cquirements and make The commissioner said the type of quipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads changed so Lo ""”‘1 \pidly that it took practically all | of an expert’s time to keep up with | the ¢ s. He continued: “The commission is daily watching Apartments Now Available In the New Fireproof Apartment 2127 California St. N.W. Inspection Invited FLOYD E.DAVIS COMPANY 733 12th Street N.W. Main 352-353 Now feature an added attraction e and PAJAMAS At Approxi- mately Below Regular Prices Manhattan sale begins Tuesday morning. Entire line included, except full dress, white and Tuxedo shirts. Manhattan Shirts are rec- ognized as style and quality leaders throughout the country, and we deem our- selves fortunate to be able to feature this sale concur- rently with our Semi-An- nual store-wide Clearance Sales. Manhattan Pajamas Are Reqularly $2.50 to $15.00 Vow $1.88 to $11.25 Lridget o, The Avenue at Ninth Manhattan Shirts Are Regularly $2.50 to $10.50 [ * NATIONALLY salesmen | n come to headquarters, | should be appointed by the board i THE EVENING 8TAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1927 Hyent dlssolved an njunction obtatned agninat the supervisors of Falrfax County, which was reinstated hy the Hupreme Court and again dissolved by Judge Brent. Amos Crounse and L, C. MeNemar, representing Fnlle Churel will present the cage te highest tribunal, disputi fairfax County to lovy road Chureh, in Arling DRY Cl,,EANlNG B D I Ladies’ ISuits, $1.50 FALLS CHURCH GETS WAIT IN TAX DISPUTE Injunction Appeal Against Fairfax | Supervisors Now to Go Before High Court. Special Dispatch to The Star RICHMOND, Va., August 1.-—A writ of error was granted to knlls Church, Va., in the rta of that | community to enjoin Fairfax County from enforeing the collection of in terest on 2,000 of road bonds. The s that in which CHILDREN CRry ror P00 00T Judge MOTHER:- Fletcher’s Castoria is especially pre- pared to relieve Infants in arms and Children all ages of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhea; from, and, by regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and natural sleep. ‘To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of zd/‘f Th Lk Afheolutely Harmless ~No Opiates, Physicians everywhere recommend it allaying Feverishness arising there- EVENT CLEARANTCE Now in Progress Promptly at 8:00 A.M. today we began our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale—a store- wide event, with every department repre- sented. There are but two of these sales each year; two occasions when you can secure merchandise of P-B quality sharply below regular prices. While we commence the sale with diversified, ample stocks, early selection will be to your advantage. Some Oultstanding Features ‘i- IN THE MEN’S DE];ARTMENTS %35 and *372 Suits 298 Cheviots, cassimeres, tweeds and flan- nels, smartly styled and well tailored. Blacks and blues not included. P-B $40 Suits.....$33.50 P-B $45 Suits.....$37.50 P-B $50 Suits.....$42.50 Palm Beach &Linen Suits 1120 Our regular $15 Palm Beach and Linen Suits, excellently tailored and strictly in the mode. $16.50 Palm Beach Suits. .$12.50 $18 & $20 Mohair Suits. .$14.75 $2.85 to $3.00 Straw Hats. .$1.85 $6 & $8 Calf Oxfords. . ....$4.85 All P-B Shirts. .. .......25% Off “ IN THE P-B BOYS' SHOP $12.75 Two-Knickers Suits. . ...$9.75 $15 Two-Knickers Suits. . .....$11.50 $18 & $20 Two-Knickers Suits. $14.50 Boys’ Wash Suits, Y, Off $2.00 Suits, $1.50 $3.00 Suits, $2. $2.50 Suits, $1.88 $3.50 Suits, $2.6 $5.00 Suit 75 ) ‘TIN THI&I '!’-H« WOMEN’S SPORT SHOP | il @ - e Summer Frocks, ‘122 Modish Frocks in plain tailored and two-piece models. Values to $29.75. Women’s Coats Women’s Hats \ $29.75 | - 559 Values to $49.50 Formerly $10 and $12.50 The Avenue at Ninth 8% v* NATIONALLY Closed Saturdays During August AKI is not everything in life IT PAYS 1O > yMONEY We keep closed Sat- urdays during July and August and we are happy in doing it, too. Because Quantities Instances Are Limited, We Cannot Fill Mail or Phone Orders in Some 40-inch $2.25 All-Silk Washable Flat Crepe - $1.59 run A superior heavy, firm-woven, all-silk quality of Wash- able Flat Crepe, which is high in favor for smert Summer frocks. This lovely silk comes in all wanted street, evening and lingerie colors. The assortment includes: —CORAL —MEERSCHAUM —ECRU i —LIGHT. BLUE —CRY —BLACK —WHITE $2 Printed Flat Crepe, $1.15 40-inch Printed Flat Crepe and Heavy Crepe de Chine, in a large assortment of printed designs and colori i lustrous, all ilk quality; fast colors. $2 Canton Crepe, $1.35 40-inch Satin Canton Crepe, handsome satin-face crepe-weave quality, in street and evening hade as well as black and white. Goldenberg’s — Store Closed Satur- days During August. —OLD ROSE STAL GRAY —BLONDIN —POSY QUE —GOOSEBER —POWDER BLUE —FALLOW —ETC, $3 Rayon Taffeta, $1.59 40-inch Rayon Taffeta Silk handsome floral designs, light or dark grounds, in beautiful color combination; fast colors. $1.69 Royal Satin, $1 40-inch Royal Sport Satin, rich, lustrous satin-face grade, in white, black and all wanted Sum- mer shades. $1.75 Silk Broadcloth, $1.35 32-inch Silk Broadcloth, sport stripes and wanted plain colors; all-silk, washable quality. (IMIIIE N o Interest or Extras Added to Charge AccountsTIIMIIINA ¢ Do Not Penalize Our Friend sTIIIIIIIT $19.75 to $25 Summer Dresses Remarkably Low Priced $12.98 Regular and Extra Sizes 16 to 52Y; What a wonderful opportunity for women of Washington to own sev- eral new frocks for immediate wear as well as for early Fall, at a sub- stantial saving. The styles embrace all the most popular and alluring of the season, including smart slenderizing models of late creation. Beautifully made of Flowered Georgette, Printed Georgette, Flowered Chiffon, Printed Flat Crepe, Canton Crepe, Sports Combinations, Sheer, Airy Organdy, in plain and flow- ered designs, as well as heavy Georgette Crepes over beautiful prints. All the most sought-after colors and combina- tions. Regular and extra sizes from 16 to 5215. Silk Pongee Dresses! Small quantity of Silk Pongee Dresses, with round or Tuxedo collars and kimono sleeves. Finished with side plaits and trimmings of Sizes 36 to 42. buttons and bow ties. 1§19 Goldenberg's—Store Closed Saturdays During August. Again for Tomorrow! These Lovely Printed Organdies Summer’s Favorite Material 29¢ v When you see these beautiful organdies you will fairly marvel at the values offered, to say nothing of the vast array of handsome designs and colorings. Organdies as you know are right now, the most popular of all Summer fabrics, and for a small outlay one can be gowned in the height of fashion. 3 Beautiful floral designs printed on white and pastel grounds that will fashion into a lovely, dainty frock suitable for any occasion. inches wide. $1.50 Satin-Bordered Printed Voiles 49c Another popular weave for Summer dresses—full 54 inches wide in a large varlety of hand- some designs with satin borders. Extra fine, sheer, two-ply quality in wanted color combinations. 59¢ Printed Crepe 35c¢ 36-inch Printed Silk-mixed Crepe de Chine, rich lustrous silk and cotton quality, in assorted styles and colors. 35c Printed Voiles 19¢ 40-inch Printed Voiles, beauti- ful patterns, neat figures, various size dots and other smart designs printed on light and dark grounds. Extra fine, sheer qual- ity, fast colors. 45¢ Wash Satin 33c 36-inch Wash Satin, a yarn mercerized, satin face, cotton fabric, in white, black and want- ed colors. $1.39 Seamless Sheets 81x99 Seamless Bleached Sheets, extra length for double beds; made of heavy round thread sheeting cotton; free from starch or dressing. Hand torn and ironed. 59¢ Pillowcases, 33¢ 45x36 Embroidered Pillowcases, beautiful designs: hand torn and ironed; close-woven, soft-finish grade. 16c Bleached Muslin 10Y¢ 36-insh Bleached Muslin, close- woven, soft-finish quality. $1.19 Bleached Sheets 79c Seamless Bleached Goldenberg's—Store Closed Saturd: $3 to $4.50 Awnings $1.85 Included are all our Ready-to- hang Awnings, made of heavy woven or painted stripe canvas; flexible steel frames. Sizes 2 ft. 6 in., 3 ft.. 3 ft. 6 in. and 4 ft. widths, with 2 ft. 8-inch drop. 35¢ to 50¢ Drapery Fabrics 19¢ Included are odd bolts and mill lengths ; good patterns and. 196¢ $1.39 Bedspreads, 98¢ ‘White Crochet Bedspreads, sin- gle bed size; close-woven grade. $1.75 Bedspreads, $1.18 81x105 Crinkle Bedspreads, full length for covering bed and pil- lows Rose, blue and gold woven stripes; fast colors; slight irregu- lars. $1.69 Mattress Covers $1.19 Dependable Mattress Covers. and twin bed sizes; made of round thread sheeting cot- it generously full to allow for shrinking. vs During August. Sheer, filmy transparent grade, full 40 89c Dress Linen 59¢ 36-inch Irish Dress Linen, shrunk from 463 inches. Pure linen quality in old rose, copen, pink, reseda, orchid, tan, gray, lavender, light blue, etc. 38c Dimity and Batiste 24c 36-inch Printed Dimity and 40- inch Printed Batiste or Flaxon, light grounds showing neat printings. Extra sheer quality, in wanted colors. All guaran- teed fast. Women’s $1.95 Chiffon Hose $1.00 pair (Slight Irregulars.) Dainty, sheer, filmy Silk Hose that women take a delight in wearing; made with square heels. Silk all the way up, in- cluding garter welt. These come with the stylish gun metal and light gray with black heel While termed “irregulars” the hurts are small and will not affect wear nor appearance. 79¢ & 89¢ Rayon Hose, 49¢ Rayon Hose, with three-seam back, rayon well above the knee, with lisle garter welt. Various shades. Perfect quality and slight irregulars. Children’s 35¢ Socks, 2lc Three-quarter length Mercer- ized Ribbed Sport Socks, with fancy turn-over tops; also lot of boys' cotton sports hose, with turn-over tops; perfect quality and slight irregulars. Goldenberg's—Store Closed Satur- days During August. $25 and $30 Seamless Velvet Axminster and Tapestry Rugs $14.85 Various room sizes, including four 6x9-ft. Axminster, seven 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. Velvet, four 6x9-ft. Fringed Velvet, five 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. Tapestry (Brussels weave), eight 9x12-ft. Tapestry (Brussels weave) and five size 11 ft. 3 in. by 12 ft. Tapestry (Brussels weave) Rugs: some perfect quality, others floor samples and slight irregu- lars. Good patterns and colorings. $12.50 and $13.75 Felt-Base Rugs, $5.65 Sandura, Pabeolin, Rugs, many perfect quali by 10 ft. 6 in. and 9x12 patterns with artistic borders. Floortex and other high-grade Felt-base others slight irregulars. . for large rooms. Sizes 9 fr. Wool rug and tile $14.50 to $16.50 Rattania and Cherokee Fiber Rugs, $9.85 9x12-ft. and 7 ft. 6 in. by 10 ft. 8 in. Rattania and 9x12-ft. and 8 ft. 3 in. by Men’s Regular $18.75 Tropical Worsted Suits $9.75 Just TWENTY-FIVE Suits in the lot—an opportunity for some fortunate man. Beautifully tailored of tropical worsted, all silk trimmed. Light shades. Single-breasted models. Sizes 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 40. Goldenberg’s—Store Closed Saturdays During August. .Boys’ 50c to $2 Wearables At25c Blouses, Odd Tops of Pal jamas, Wash Pants, Odd Tops ‘Wash Suits, Play Suits other wearables; sizes 3 to in the lot, ¢ At45c Blouses, Shirts, 0dd Coats from Suits, Palm Beach, Linen, Cloth and Wash Pants, Wash Suits, Play Suits, Caps, Juve- nile Cloth Suits, Pajamas, etc. ’,hh‘bm‘mm ccount: 10 ft. 6 in. Cherokee Fiber Rugs, good patterns and colorings. 50c, 75¢ & $1 Jewelry 29c Assorted lot of Novelty Jewelry, including Brooches, Bar Pins, Earrings, Bracelets, Festoons, Necklaces, ~Chokers, Trinkets, etc. Many pleasing and_attrac- tive novelties in Summer Jewelry. §$1 and $1.50 Necklaces, S0c Pearl (manufactured) Neck- laces, assorted styles, including many of the favored small in- destructible_beads. $1 Necklaces, 48¢c Three-strand Pearl (manufac- tured) Necklaces, with pretty pearl mounted clasp. Fine qual- ity indestructible beads. Corret graduations. $1 Metal Compacts, 44c Metal Compacts, an assort- ment of popular styles. We Do Not Pemdfla Our Friendsmmmmm