Evening Star Newspaper, November 19, 1935, Page 29

BRIDGE BRANDED UNSHE BY KNG Civic Leader Says Chain Span Should Be Replaced at Once or Closed. Describing Chain Bridge as “un- | safe for any kind of traffic, either | light or heavy,” Capt. Ellis R. King, former president of the Conduit Road Citizens' Association, last night de- clared the span should be replaced im- mediately or closed to all traffic. Addressing the Conference of Washington ®and Mont- years. The span now is unsafe for any one to walk on, he said, “let alone heavy vehicular traffic.” The timbers and struts are so loose, he declared, | even the lightest load can shake them. Points to Request for Funds. The speaker pointed out the Dis- trict Commissioners have submitted in their 1937 budget estimates a re- quest for $350,000 to construct a super- structure on the present plers some 30 feet wider than the present span. The sum requested also would provide for construction of more adequate ap- proaches. While saying he realizes Virginia and Maryland have indicated they will not aid in financing the project. Capt. King asked the interfederation to lend its support to the present plan. The interfederation conference al- | ready is on record in favor of replace- Interfederation | ment of the bridge, but this action, taken some time ago, did not specify gomery, Prince Georges and Arlington | 30V particular type of bridge. For a Counties Civic Federation, Capt. King, | humber of years, many civic groups who has been fighting for replacement waged a fight for a high level struc- of the structure for many years, de- | ture replacement but after many uwa- clared the time has come when the | Successful attempts to have the project span is about ready to fall apart and gause disaster. | included in the District budget, the organization abandoned it in favor of THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. T, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1933. ber of Commerce Building. The conference again devoted most of its monthly session to a discussion of traffic conditicas in Washington and nearby sectors. On motion of Edwin S. Hege, District delegate, a resolution was adopted requesting the Special Traffic Committee named last month to invite the judges of the Police Court to address the conference at its meeting mext month. Before the motion was adopted, however, the conference heard vigor- ous criticism of existing traffic regu- lations, law enforcement agencies and of careless and speedy drivers. One delegate declared: “We don't need any more regula- tions. What we need is more back- bone in the administration of existing laws.” Drivers who continually violate the laws and regulations and cannot be stopped by merely recelving a slight punishment on each offense should lose their licenses, Harry N. Stull, first vice president of the District Federation, declared. The conference voted to lend its support to District organizations who are planning a celebration for the the repairs would last only about five | was held in the United States Cham- | study a suggestion that Washington and suburban Community Chest cam- paigns be conducted together. Store Manager Dead. DOVER, Ohio, November 19 (#).— G. A. Garver, 70, who managed a department store at Strasburg near here, which he claimed was “the world’s largest country store,” died yesterday at a Canton hospital fol- lowing an operation eight days ago. The store occupies a three-story brick structure covering about three-quar- ters of a city block. Strasburg has a population of about 1,200. HIT THAT COLD R KNOCK-OUT BLOW! Don't fool around with & cold. It's dan. gerous. Take Grove's Lazative Bromo Quinine. It usually puts & quick end to Mr. Cold because it does four things. 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Our own "Find of the Fortnight" for the Shorter Woman This charming, pure-dye silk crepe frock — very urban and sophisticated—very colorful, too, with a certain bit of Holiday spirit about it that is quite refreshing. The bolero-effect, shorter than usual, proves younger than usual, too—you may have it in rust, with two shades of chartreuse—bright navy with raspberry and pink, black with white and royal blue—sizes 1615 to 2414. Exclusive with Wood- ward & Lothrop in Washington. SHORTER WOMEN's Dresses, THIRD FLOOR. MEN’S ROBES To Make Your Gift Choosing for Men Much Easier We have yet to see the man who would not ap- preciate one of these robes as one of his most welcome gifts. So we have opened a special robe section in The Men’s Store, to make your selec- tion an easy matter. Here are sketched only a few suggestions designed to make masculine leisure more comfortable. Sketched at left—A dressing gown of figured bro- cade is a man’s idea of true elegance combined with solid comfort. Silk lined with plain collar and cuffs. Blue, maroon, brown and $25 Others, $15 to $55 Sketched above, left—The lounge coat is ideal to wear before dinner; then slip into your dinner jacket as the guests arrive. Or wear it informally at home. A warm flannel coat with attrac- tive Celanese collar and cuffs. In blue $|0 and maroon Sketched above, right—A flannel lounging robe is a perennial favorite with men of all ages, and a new one is always welcome. This one is carefully tailored of light-weight wool for luxurious com- fort. Plain dark colors with brighter plaid $|0 collar and cuffs Others, $7.50 to $20 Imported Wool Gowns, from England, of fine quality flannel in plain and striped $2° o $3° Natural camelshair robe, tailored in England Tax Mzx's STORE, SEcoND FLOOR,