Evening Star Newspaper, August 2, 1927, Page 15

| road repairs, but that it was in- tration VIRGINIA GOVERNOR FOR BETTER ROADS, Byrd’s Program Indorsed at| & Meeting of 17 County Highway Boards. - | Enthusiastio support was given by | representatives of 17 county 1¢ hoards to recommendations v i Harry E. Byrd and hway | Commissioner Henry . Shi v for better co-operation between the State | and county road authorities in build- | ing a unified system of highways throughout the State at the ann “brush meeting” in Purcellville, Va., yesterda: The “brush meeting” celebrated its fittieth anniversary, and a_gathering of more than 4.000 residents of Lou doun County and the entire northern Virginia, including more than 100 del egates ym the road boards of the 17 counties, who on the platform, re ppeal. This wa st a_ scries of five regional meetings to he d through- | out the State. It zed that | the buildi : of good c problem in which the people are most interested. Counties Represented. Representative Moore, in whose congressional district the meeting was held, occupied a seat on the platform next to the governor and conferred with State and county authori . The counties officially represented in- clude Shenandoah, Frederick, Clark, ‘Warren, Page, 3 Orange, Louisa, Spotsylvania, af- ford, Fauquier, Prince William, fax, Arlington, Loudoun and Rappa- | hannock. | Gov. Byrd outlined the program of co-operation—the State to furnish engineering advice free to the county boards on request; the State to set up a central purchasing agency through which road machinery and mate s could be bought cheaper in large quan- tities and under expert test regarding quality; the State to build and main- tain a’ demonstration road in each county in a challenge to the county authorities to match it for efficient construction and economical mainte- nance; reorganization of the county road laws to bring the county and State systems into a co-ordinated and unified development. Above all, closer and friendly co-operation between the road-building authorities in adjoining counties and with the State Highway Commission was urged. State Highway Commissioner Shir- ley explained in detail how from ex- pert study the ate engineers can glve money-saving advice to the county authorities to prevent the wast- ing of their road funds on improper or inadequate machinery, regarding the best types of roads to be built along each stretch and to see that they get the quality of oils and other road-building material that they pay for. He advised that a_well qualified en_g!neer be placed in charge of road building in each district and empha- sized that adjoining counties should co-operate in the use of expensive road machinery and that such machinery, with a 33 per cent depreiation, should not be allowed to remain idle. He thought the State authorities might be able to work out a plan for renting such machinery periodi- cally at cost to the various smaller counties that could not afford to own it. He insisted that once or twice & year was not sufficient to make ov finitely cheaper to keep them - dition all the time. e S Financing Is Discussed. The method of financing Virginia's road building program was discussed at length by both Gov. Byrd and | Commissioner Shirley. It was shown | that there are 59,000 miles of public roads and_that the State system comprises 5,200 miles on the ext sion of which the present admin has been making great progress. ov. Byrd also explained how he intends to reduce taxes without cut- ting down on the funds for educa- tion and other necessary public expenditures. Approval of the gov- ernor's program was voiced by spokesmen for each of the 17 coun- ties. State Senator O'Connor paid a glowing tribute to the administration of Gov. Byrd. The Purcellville Chamber of Com- merce was host and provided a fried chicken luncheon. The “Big Four” Quartet of Loudoun County sang an original and jocular greeting to Gov. Byrd, Commissioner Shirley, Repre- sentative Moore and other officials. —_— CONVICTED IN ASSAULT. Martinus Appeals Case in Which Mrs. Bowman Is Complainant. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., August 2 Preston Martinus of Kensington w found guilty of assault and battery in Police Court this morning in the case in which Mrs. Ruth Bowman of Wheaton caused his arrest, and was sentenced to six months in the Mary- land House of Correction. He noted an appeal and was allowed $250 bond pending another hearing at the No- vember term of the Circuit Court. The charge originally was assault with intent to Kill. Mertinus denied Mrs. Bowman’s as- mertio. that he struck and dra; her. et L T W Y, 100 PATIENTS SLEEP, DURING HOSPITAL FIRE Firemen and Nurees Preserve Quiet During Fighting of Hag- erstown Blaze. Special Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN, August 2.—While 10)_patients at the Washington Coun- ty Hospital slept early today firemen “tinguished a blaze in the building. The fire was extinguished without any of them re ng what was going on. The blaze is believed to have been started from defective electric wires under the ‘flooring of the building, which was being repaired preparatory to_occupancy. Fearing to arouse the patients nursc.. and attendants sent in a silent \arm and the fire was fought with chemicals. |CAPT. JOHN LANDSTREET FUNERAL RITES HELD Tobacco Man Who Died in Rich- mond to Be Buried in Arling- ton Cemetery. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., August 2.—The funeral of Capt. John Landstreet, 74 vears old, took place here today at the home of his daughter, Mrs, R. J. Wil- lingham, jr. Capt. Landstreet was a mnative of Fairfax County. He is survived by hi: widow and two daughters, Mrs. V lingham of this city and Mrs. Quincy L. Martin; two brothers, Beverly reet of Nashville and F. 8. Landstreet of New York; two ers, George Martin of Florida and Robert McCandlish of Baltimore. ing the war with Spain capt. Landstreet served on the staff of Gen. Davis. After the war he was sent to Porto Rico and conducted the first election when that island Lecame a possession of the United States. Since he retired from the Army he was s sociated with the R. A. Patterson Tc bacco Co., later going New York as one of the vice presidents of the American Tobacco Co. The funeral services were conductd by Bishop Collins Denny of the Meth- odist Church, the body bel on the noon tr to Ale: interment in Arlington PLAN $2,500,000 PLANT. Celluloid Acetate Factory May Be Built at Amcelle, Md. Specfal Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., August 2. The expected acquisition of the Cellu- loid Co. by Safety Celluloid Co., a sub- sidiary of the Celanese Corporation of America, which has its plant at Am- celle, 5 miles west of here, has resulted in plans being formulated by the com- pany here to build a chemical plant at Amcelle, at a cost of about $2,500,- 000, to produce cellulose acetate, used in the manufacture of non-inflammable celluloid and allied products. The plant will have an initial capacity of 5 tons daily, all d which will be turned over to the consolidated company. A meeting of the stockholders of the Celluloid Co. has been called for Au gust 29 to vote on the proposed merger. $200,000 Store Planned. LYNCHBURG, Va., August 2.—Ap- plication for a building permit for Guggenheimer’s Department Store, at Seventh and Main streets, was filed with the building inspector here Mon- day. The building is to cost $200,000. exclusive of fi d_ i FURS REMODELED AND STORED WORK GUARANTEED MODERATE ~PRICES NEW ENGLAND FRURIERS BENJ. SHERMAN, Prop. 618 12th St. Eliminate Doubt Fur Coats —are sold here with a re- liable and reputable assur- ance of satisfactory wear. August Sale Prices Mean Real Savings =sHOP 1316 G Street City Club Building Mgfimlau 7 1309 G ST,.NW, Hurry! Quick! for these Imported Handmade VOILE DRESSES $10.00 & $15.00 Values HAND-DRAWN, EMBROIDERED. HAND- LACE- \ TRIMMED, IN SMARTLY } 'REATED STYLES THAT THE COLOR 8 ARE WHITE AND ALL THE PASTEL SHADES. ALL SIZES. About 50 Silk Crepes—Prints and Linen ) e Dresses Included AU'S .. The Friendly Shop zs 1309 G St. = L4 i THE EVENING RTAR., WASHINGTON. RACES TO FEATURE FAIR AT ROCKVILLE Pony Show to Be Held on August 23—"Big Day” Will Be August 25. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., August 2.— Three days of harness and running races will be a feature of ths Rock- ville fair, to be staged this year Au- gust 232425 and 26, at the fair grounds at Rockville, Md. The fastest harness horses in this section of the country are entered to compete for the purses, which will be the largest ever offered in the history of the fair. J. P. Fitzger=ld of Washington and Willlam A. Wat- ers of Rockville, the committee in ge of the races, predict that har- ness_records will be lowered before the fair comes to a close. Among the entries already listed is Rertha Aquila, a daughter of Aquil- lian, one of the st trotters on record. The entry, which belongs to W. E. Miller of Washington, was the champion race winner of 1926, races out of 19 to her credit. remaining four, Bertha came in sec- ond in three and in the nioney in all of them. Her heat record is 2.10. Miller's Hattie Harvester als listed to go. The filly won the "2 pace race at Harrington, Del. last weelk. Other entries so far are from the stables of W. E. Foster, Suffolk, Va; David Lambert, Norfolk, Va.; Patrick Daugherty, Norfolk, Va.; William Me- Henry, Hagerstown, Md; Albert Saunders, Harringtén, Del; Frenk Thomas, Emporla, Va., and J. P. Fitzgerald of Washingten. King_horses will play a prominent part throughout the fair program. Pony races and a pony show will be held on Tuesday, the opening day of the fair, and a horse show, with entries from half a dozen States, is scheduled for Wednesday and Thurs- day. The harness and running races will he staged the last three days of day, Tuesday, will be set he children, and youngsters from the county will be admitted free of charge to the grounds. In the morning the judging of cattle ex- hibited by the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs will take place. In the afternoon th» pony show and pony races, always popular with the little fo;l‘(s, will be Brown and C. F. Haight will judge the cattle, ‘Wednesday the poultry exhibits will be judged and the ribbons awarded. P. W. Gates is chairman of the com- mittee in charge of this feature of the fair. Wednesday afternoon a horse show and hunters’ race is scheduled. Maj. C. L. Scott of Wash- ington, noted as one of the best horsemen in the Army; Dorseyv Willlams and J. C. R. Jenifer have been named judges for this event. Thursday, always the “big day” of the fair, will find the women’s build- ing crowded with exhibitors, Mrs. G. M. Hunter of Rockville is chairman of this exhibit. It will be staged under the auspices of the Montgom- ery County Federation of Women's Clubs and Mrs. Hunter will be as- sisted by a committee appointed by the federation. On the committee will be Mrs. J. W. Jones, Olney; Mrs. Benjamin F. Webster, Chevy Chase; Mrs. George F. Hane, Bethesda; Mis. Samuel Riggs, Gaithersburg; Mra. Wil- liam Farquhar, Olney; Mrs. W. B. Mobley, Laytonsville; Mrs. Benjamin T. Elmore, Bethesda; Mrs. R. E. L. Smith, Rockville; Mrs. Henry H. Grif- fith, Gaithersburg, and Mrs. James D. King of Germantown. On Friday the dog show, under the direction of Z. M. Waters and E, P. Abee, will be held. The display of flowers and plants in _Horticultural Hall will be judged on Friday. The fair dance will be hell Wednes. day and Thursday in the main huild- ing. Otho Trundle and Harvey J. Harris are chairmen of this commit- tee. — Col. Morrow Assigned. Col. Frank J. Morrow, 7th Infantry, at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., has been detailed as a member of the Gen- eral Staff Corps ordered to Fort Ham- ilton, N. Y., for duty as chief of staff of the 1st Division. ET THE BALLARD, JR. BE YOUR FURNACE MAN NEXT WINTER. No dust or dirt to bother with. Just set the thermostat at the amount of heat, you want and forget it. are’ free service, Let us demon- ate today. BALIARD OIL HEATING CO. 1745 Conn. Ave.—N. 658 1 am ready to save you money on covers and window shades. 3-piece slip Cover set . of finest Belgian linen, for, only $31.95; waterproof shad made to order for $1.06. Satisfaction guaranteed. Second floor. 1211 F St. Main 3211, Henderson Greatly Lowered in Price FOR QUICK DISPOSAL Furniture D._T. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 197F. JUDGES ARE CHOSEN FOR BEAUTY CONTEST Falls Church Firemen's Carnival Will Open Tonight—Dance to Be Feature. FALLS CHURCH, Va, August 2. —Judges for the beauty contest which will be one of the features of the firemen’s carnival which opens here tonight have been chosen and in- clude Dr. Macon Ware, W. O. Bishop Special Prices, on Complete Suites and Odd Pieces, from our regular stock, create Furni- ture buying opportunities of ex- ceptional interest, fInspection will convince you that savings justify your . prompt attention. ALL LAMPS & SHADES REDUCED 25% to 50% Phones profit. tions. good you, Paris White Kid, Canvas and Buck; Tan, Patent Leather and Colored Kid and Calf; Satin and Silver Straps, etc. Shop during the early days of the week. Closed all day Saturday. qf Burt Shoes Ladies’ Shoes JAMES B. HENDERSON Fine Farniture, Laces, Upholstery, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street: Main 7678 Main 7676 Clearance Is the .Occasmn for this remarkable selling There is an imperativeness about it for us that justifies making radical reductions—such as we have made—and by which you may splendidly They are the Burt popular approved lines— suiting every occasion—with sizes more or less complete. 310 and $15 Grades $’Z-85 and $9.85 Collection of many styles and grades—in Ladies’ Shoes Bro]&en Sizes Men’s ShOCS Black, Tan, White—and the newest Sports Combina- Sizes are in suc assortment—that you'll have no difficulty in being fitted. Truly a Remarkahle HOSG We want you to make its acquaintance—for its quality will charm and its clever colorings interest Perfect Silk—Chiffon and Semi-serv- ice Weight soveeecocercascecnnsscassonnse Arthur Burt Co.—1343 F Street ‘Washington st Two or three pairs of a style, maybe—but many styles and of the various grades. Choice, regardless of former §5.85 $10 and $15 Grades $8.85 and $9.85 $1.45 London and John F. Bethune. The contest will be an unlimited one, as there are no age restrictions, and the entrants will not be confined to Falls Church. Candidates from any section who are interested are invited to enter the contest. Choice will be made by elimination process, and three winners will be an- nounced each evening during the dancing intermission at 11 o'clock. Dancing will be from 9 to 12 each evening, with music by the Montrose Orchestra of Washington. Bernard Jarboe 13 orchestra leader, and was engaged by the Falls Church Dance Club, which has charge of this part of .the program. Frisbie and Shafer of the St. Patrick Players of Washington will give an exhibit dance tonight. (CLOSING out va- i rious small lots !”\e Norfolk & Western, President A. RAILROAD WEED KILLERS | hio . Sume ot the wiesation POISON BIRDS IN STATE | (53t abply to his line, since it em- ploys a system of steamins the weeds | and grass from which no Injury can | arise. The allegation was that the poison resulted in the killing of hundreds of birds of every variety when they fed along the tracks, picking up the poi- soned ‘weeds, thereby depleting the wild game of the e. Prsident Harahan of the Cl.esapeake | & Ohio and President Hunton of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac replied that steps would be inaugu- rated at once to prevent a recurrence of the use of any poisons, Two Lines Notify Game Commis- slon Practice Will Be Dis- continued. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., August 2.—The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Commission_has complained to the Norfolk & Western, the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Richmond, Fredericks- burg & Potomac Rallroads. against the use of poisonous chemicals along the right of way to kill off the weeds and grass. Prompt reply came from Paris has a dog beauty shop, 475 pairs, that were $4.50 to $8.50 —desirable white shoes—broken up in sizes by busy July - selling. and skins. At These 2 Stores Only 7th & K 414 9th St. White Kids White Reign- You’'ll want several pairs at this Bargain Price—but must get here early Store Closed All Day Saturday Through September Third! A FASHION INSTITUTION Wasnington Now Jeltefts Yorn All this week our reg- ular patrons are entitled to advance selection in our August Coat Sales. The new fur coats are here—and they’re love- ly! See them in our Fur Salon—tomorrow! FASHION INSTITUTION Waskington Newlorn The Two-Week Vacation Wardrobe! — You can assemble it smartly—perfectly and economically at $113.05— Here is presented a carefully planned two-week vacation wardrobe—simple —complete—smartly adequate to every possible vacation need—in excellent taste and selected with a view to its being practical and easy to pack. Although every vacationist will not be seeking an entire new outfit for the two-week holiday period, this typical wardrobe may suggest to you many de- lightful additions to what you have already planned to take with you! A’ Black Hat, $5 Preferably vel- vet and small— is a fashion es- sential. You should arrive in one—appear in one occasionally and leave in one. Quite a choice of charming styles, Fall new $5. (Street Floor.) A Navy Georgette Frock, $16.50 Your travel frock—and this is one of a group of delightful new models that you can select at $16.50. It is beautifully tai- lored with box-pleated skirt, in front only; hand-fagotted neckline and smart . sunburst tucking. (Second Floor.) A Washable Sports Frock $16.50 Sartorially perfect— for any hour of the va- cation day, this pin- striped broadcloth silk Vionnet frock with em- broidered tennis racquet motif in quite a choice of colorings at $16.50. (Fourth Floor.) Two Pairs Sorosis Shoes $13.50 One pair of black patent_leather slippers, and this may be in opera, strap or oxford style, whichever you prefer— at $7.50. ‘And a pair of sports oxfords—in beige calf- skin with durable crepe rubber soles. $6. (Street Floor). Stripe. h pair for evening wear. your choice. $1.75 the A Leather Handbag, $3 One of the charming any gay leather that will add a dash of color to your travel frock. (Street Floor.) A Silk Negligee $7.50 A printed silk negli- gee in a stunning ori- ental pattern trimmed with wide bands of black silk. A choice of several colorings. $7.50. (Second Floor.) —and if you need an extra coat—remember they are still clearing stock in our Coat Shops —there are quite a number of stunning coats that you can buy now at way below cost! Pastel Felt Hat, $5 Select this in a shade that will bring out the stripes in your sports frock — from this group of clever little sports modes with new lower crowns and tai- lored trims. (Street Floor.) A Chiffon Dance Frock, $25 Really lovely frocks in lovely graceful lines with paneled skirts, fluttering _ capelets, scarfs and bolero effects and a distinctive absence of elabora- tion. Choose one in your most becoming pastel shades at $25. (Second Fioor.) A Jantzen Bathing Suit $6 Because the smartest people at the smartest places as a general rule wear Jantzen's. You'll find them here in the loveliest shades—Jant- zen-blue, red. green— even some with appli- ques—at $6. (Fourth Floor.) Vanity Silk “Undies,” $6 We suggest Vanity silk in chiffon weight— because it is smart, de- sirable, lovely under Summer things and you can wash it so simply. This. budget_includes- two Vanity Silk Chiffon Chemises in lovely tai- lored . style, $3 each. (Second Floor.) Three Pairs Gold Stripe Silk Stockings, $5.10 The only stockings for your vacation—the Gold Stripe prevents garter-clasp runs and they are chiffon silk, 100% pure to the Gold Two_pairs for daytime wear—one 32 smart colors for pair. (Street Floor.) new envelope bags in An Effa Blanche Gown, $3.95 A tinted voile gown that you can be proud of—it’s in such fastidi- ous good taste—and you can launder it easily. $395. (Second Floor.)