WILL ORGANIZE
GOOD ROADS FUND
Pennsylvania Gets $239,050 in
First Year of Federal
Aid
Washington. July 00.—As the first
step in the federal government's part
cl spending $150,000,000 on good roads
uuring the next five years in co-opera
tion with the States, Secretary Hous
ton soon will announce preliminary
for organization and will notify
governors of States of the appor
i.onment of federal funds for this year.
A circular will also be sent to all the
governors and State highway authori
ties outlining a tenative plan of pro
cedure.
The $150,000,000 is to be paid half by
the government and half by the several
States, apportioned among the latter
according to their respective area,
population and rural route mileage.
| The expenditures are authorized by
i the Shackleford-Bankhead good roads
i law, the first granting federal aid to
| States in road building. It was signed
■ July 11 by President Wilson and gov
ernment officials are preparing to put
its provisions into early operation.
Actual construction of some of the
roads may begin this Fall and exten
sive construction next Spring is plan
-1 ned.
Appropriations for the present year,
ending July 1, 1917. authorized by
Congress are $5,000,000. For the four
succeeding years they are. respectively.
$10,000,000, $15,000,000. $20,000,000 and
$25,000,000. The law provides, however.
1 that no government money shall be
available unless the States spend an
euqal amount, matching the govern
ment contributions dollar for dollar.
Every cent of the federal and State
funds, the act provides, shall be spent
to build new roads. Maintenance costs
thereafter must be borne by the States
alone.
Rules and regulations to put the fed
eral aid law as it is popularly known,
into prompt operation are now being
drafted by the Secretary of Agricul
ture. upon which devolves practically
the entire work of supervising the gov
ernment expenditures. Immediate su
pervision will be by the office of Pub
lic Roads and Rural Engineering, of
which Logan Waller Page is director.
A conference of highway represen
tatives of all States and possibly, of
organizations interested in the good
roads movement, engineering experts
and others, to discuss measures for
promulgating the new law is planned
soon by Secretary Houston.
¥5.000,000 First Year
Apportionment among the several
States of the $5,000,000 for the first
year's work will soon be announced by
Postmaster General Burleson, who is
required to annually certify apportion
ments because of changes in rural rout«
mileages and population. The allo*»
ments of the federal apportionments
will be made by the Secretary of Agri
culture, one-third being based on the
ratio which the population of each State
bears to the total United States popu
lation, according to the latest census,
one-third in the ratio which the mile
age of rural post roads in each State
bears to the total national mileage,
and one-third in the ratio which the
area of each State bears to the total
area.
The approximate apportionments of
this year's 33,000,000 appropriation, less
3 per cent, for administrative expenses
with those of other years in propor
tion, are as follows:
Alabama $107,200
Arizona 71,750
Colorado 56.500
Connecticut 31.900
Delaware 5.300
Florida 56,050
Georgia 135.650
Idaho 63,71)0
Illinois 228,800
Indiana 140.600
low 150,700
Kansas 145.750
Kentucky 100.600
Louisiana 67.950
Maine 45.750
Maryland 44,150
Massachusetts 76,000
Michigan 150.650
Minnesota 146,050
Mississippi 91,400
Missouri 175,550
Montana 100.550
Nebraska 110,700
Nevada 66.950
New Hampshire 21,650
New Jersey 60.800
New Mexico 82.350
New York 255.500
North Carolina 116,400
North Dakota 78,400
Ohio 193.700
Oklahoma 118.250
Oregon 51.450
Pennsylvania 239,050
Rhode Island 12,050
South Carolina 74,100
South Dakota 83,750
Tennessee 118.250
Texas 301,050
Utah 57,950
Vermont 23,600
Virginia jr- *vy^>
■Washington LJLS
West Virginia Ss.OiC
Wisconsin 132,20 V
Wyoming 63.750
Must Be Approved
Routes and construction materials of
the new roads are to be finally deter
mined by the Secretary of Agriculture.
No public road can be built under the
law until its location, cost and char
acter are approved' by him. Every road
project with plans, specifications and
cost estimates must be given his ap
proval before any of the federal money
shall be available. There is no specific
requirement that such roads shall Is
permanent, but the act declares
shall be "substantial in character." the
secretary being given discretion to cr.n
strue the question of substantiabilitr in
each separate case.
A limit of SIO,OOO mile, however,
is the maximum fixed by the law to
prevent use of the government funds
in building costly boulevards which
would not assist in rural development.
Whether the new roads built under
the law shall be main-traveled trunk
lines, connecting inter-State highways,
or merely small sections scattered
throughout the State is also left to the
discretion of the Secretary of Agricul
ture. Construction of both is expect
ed. At the proposed conference of State
highway representatives here, It is be
lieved that proposals for a comprehen
sive correlative road-building scheme
will be reached. The American High
way Association, th«j American Auto
mobile Association and other good roads
are Interested in such
ib-ordination and correlation of the
public roads throughout the entire na
tion. Development of the national road
system as a whole is the broad scheme
and aim of government officials, .with
the aid of State authorities.
Machinery For Action
The machinery for co-operative action
is substantially as follows: State de
siring to secure their share of the fed
eral funds will, through their highway
commissions or departments, file for
mal applications, submitting the route
and character of roads proposed to the
Secretary of Agriculture. Should he
approve the projects, the Secretary of
Agriculture will notify the State com
missions and the Secretary of the
Treasury. The latter will then set
aside the share of the United States,
which shall not exceed 50 per cent, of
the cost. The Secretary of Agrlcuture
will order payment of the federal funds
TUESDAY EVENING,
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OLI.L—IB9I—UNITED
HARRISBVRG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 8. 1910. FOUNDED 1871
——B. B. B. SALE ~ I
Enters the Second Day of Value-Giving with more of those lots of Merchandise that brought Harrisburg "to its feet" the first day of the sale
Every yellow card is a "Sign of Saving."
• , It: 1S Well t0 remember that the B - B - B - Sale is an old-established custom of this store, coming twice a year at a most opportune time. The morn
• ing hours are cool for shopping. ,
Forward March! The Word For Hundreds Of Shoes ~, ~777777
To March Out Rings Clear 1 ake A Llttle Pleasure Trip
Here is a sale of shoes—a part of the great B. B. B. Sale. Through B.
We are presenting to you a series of shoe values that cannot be duplicated whether '
you compare the group or any of the individual items. OCIL6 KjTTCriTIgS
S \ There is no greater pleasure than to know that you
// Ja // are rnone y"^ n "the-pocket, and here is the most in
/jtwxtii teresting lot of savings to be found in Harrisburg at
*'l Challies, in Persian and Orien- Pennants, high and grammar
C— ta * des 'g ns - B - B - Sale price, school. B. B. B. Sale prices, 10?
Women'. Pumps and Ix>w Shoes; Women's White Canvas and Palm ' Women's high grade Pumps of Unbleached Sheeting. 45 inches. R Ma S raS R Sh j r ! S ' g °° d
smart styles. Not all sizes of any t> u o . ci. U i ERR «•,!• r.rir» ioi/ rt stripes. B. B. B. Sale price,
one kind, but all sizes in the lot to Beach S P OTt Shoes Wlth whlte rub " finest imported pearl and ivory kid- B p B ; B ' Sale p " ce ' y ard ' 1 .51.33.
start. B. B. B. Sale djl QO ber soles and heels. 1 skin, with hand-turn <fcO AQ Cases, 42x36 inches. B. Mens Hose, good quality. B.
price * 1 B. B. B. Sale price 1 soles. B. B. B. Sale price, B B Sale P nce « 9 C- B. B. Sale prices, 19? and 29?.
, . Matting Rugs; 27x54 inches, Men's Silk Neckwear. B. B.
Women's Dull Kid and Patent Women's high grade Pumps, Co- Rubber soled White Canvas 21c; 36x63 inches, 37?; 9x12 ft., B. Sale price, ,39?.
Colt Pumps; turns and welts. All lonials and Oxfords, in black and Sneakers; the entire balance of our $2.50; 12x12 ft., $3.30. Snowy White Voile, 39 inches,
sizes in the lot. B. B. B. AQk white. B. B. B. Sale AQ stock, to clean up quickly. Crex or Willow Grass Rugs; B - B. B Sale price, yard, 16?.
Sale price * 1 price **•*?. B. B. B. Sale pr.ce ...... 39c 27*54, 90« ; 36*72. $1.33; fix B B sS« i 1
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor. 90. 53.45; 6x9, #3 43; 6x12, Mercerf?e<l damask'. 64 inches.
A °' 9x12, B. B. B. Sale price, yard, ,30c.
• Jpi.-10. Embroidery Edges, 4 to 7
The Value of a Fine Wool Blanket at a Very Low Price Is Not Affected by the Heat, and This Is 9Xl2 ' B ' B ' B ' B ' Sak pdce ' yard '
Really a Timely Offering of Colored Border Scrim, 36 Batiste Edges, 6to 18 inches.
inches. B. B. B. Sale price, B - B - Sale price, yard, 17?.
// .rAA 11117" 1 D 1 1 a S/~ Colored Madras, 36 inches. B. Cluny Laces, 3to 4 inches. B.
L SOO white Wool Blanketr uL. B.B. sai.price. 2^ yi rd. Law „LnTe'/^/ R
~ ~ Bleached Twilled Toweling, L Benches, ft. long. B.
Wate _ ~ . sold onl y in 25-yd. bolts. B. B. f ,
-K " Special in the B. B. B. Sale at . 53* B - Sale P rice ' sl-23. R Taff ® ta c ß . lbbon ' 6 inc h" w lde -
Aim ss. kv V Crochet Spreads, scalloped and Women's Hose"manufkctufer's
pyf 1 .j ftQ Qft p r ip B ' Sale pr,ce ' RB B Salepri "' pair -
V"'" X X • S<sWQ.s Silk and Cotton Poplin, 35 Women's Thread Silk Hose.
„ inches. B. B. B. Sale price, yard, B. B. B. Sale price, 69c* pair.
Conta ns a small percentage of cotton—just enough to keep them from shrinking. 59?. Children's Sox, fancy tops. B
Fufl j jo™* 3 ™ o ™* 3 ° r the pnce being almOSt halved ~ in man y cases these are hardly noticeable. Satin Striped Wash Silks, 33 B. B. Sale price, 13? pair/
*ull bed sizes, 66x80 and 70x80. inches B . B. B. Sale price, yard, Kayser's and Fownes' Silk
Plaid Blanket., Special at $1.98 Pair Shantung, 2, inches. B.
An exceptional value in the amount of quality at this low price. B. B. Sale price, 890 yard. c en ? Union Suits. B. B. B.
Double bed size; 80x80 inches; fancy plaids; weight 3y 2 lbs.; wool finish. Navy Blue Taffeta, 36 inches S P^ic T'TC • T, T,
BOWMAN's —Basement. B. B. B. Sale price, yard, $1.19.' Sak'prL X. B *
~ —— •? OSe T ? U a^ ns ' 28 nc^es Women's Union Suits. B. B.
V!/ e " B " B " B " Sale price ' y ard ' B. Sale price, 33<*. or 3 for SI.OO
r/ 4/S?. Women's Sleeveless Vests. B.
fj —nr^rn —n J *U ddd c t I Corset Covers, sizes 36 to 44. B. B. Sale price, 13?.
in the tf. ti. a. sale of B. B. B. Sale price, 19£. Children's Knit Pants. B. B. B.
Vtica and Mohawk Sheets, . Women's Dressing Sacques all Sa ! e pr ( j"; l2^J
h -m I I n . A sizes. B. B. B. Sale price, 43?. s " ft - Standard Step Ladder. B.
j— Jjl 8 Prices Are Loiuest on Women's Nainsook Gowns B \ B " Sale price ' 56c **
+■ „r, • Wanted Sizes and Clean, new patterns. B. B. B. Sale price,
j , ..... , L lf l I a • ll' Perlect Grades - 6 v 4 saFetrdoc. Se,s - aR R
T* CTICA SHEETS years " B- B ' Sale P nce ' 40< "- White Porcelain Baking Sets
° ° "2x90 inches 84c Umbrellas 7-ribbed. B. B. B. B. B. Sale price, 89e.
I s [=- ' ~~ 81x90 inches 83c B. Sale price, One-third off form- White Porcelain Bowl Sets
—== °. 81x90 inches 8»c er prices. R R R R A U QO,.
W % b===== CP] =j 90x90 inches F bale price, ,J9?.
U *•- 0 MOHAWK SHEETS ™~~~—-——————^ _———
63x90 inches «oc 1 | ■*
Indian Gray Bedroom Suite Glassware
Feature of the August Sale-A Late Creation .' " W< XBTB
From Grand Rapids Here's Extraordinary B. B. B. QQQ
Finished in a beautiful, soft gray, or can also be had in Pakana Brown, Sale News About
or Old Ivory. Dull rubbed. Cases are dust-proof throughout. Dresser, Low —for any piece
Boy, Bed, Triplicate Mirror Dressing Table. XTr „ ~ r> - j fl i
August Sale Price, 4 Pieces, W PaDCr • ® I .°- Se ? floral cutting on heavy pressed blank,
<£nn nn including 1 1-inch orange bowls, B^-inch fruit bowls, 8-
\pZ7Z7*OO Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom i nc h two handled nappies, 8-inch handled nappies, may
rA ~ L L j it papers, with borders to match onnaise dish and plate, 10-inch vases, 64-inch footed com-
Any piece may be purchased separately for $24.75. B. B. B. Sale price, roll, 4?. port, sugar and cream sets.
Ostermoor Mattresses, the I Our Special Box Spring, one that New satin and shadow stripes for Leader Clothes Rack, made of slats, nicely finished; folds when not
Style used in all first class ho- we can guarantee. Oye bedrooms; also large assortment of hardwood, smoothly finished; eight in use. B. B. B. Sale price, IT?,
tels; known for its durability. August Sale price .... ° all-over effects with handsome cut- a^ S ' 30 inch , es lon §. g lvl J\g 2 ° feet Oil and Dust Mop Combination,
This is one of the finest grades Bowman Special Felt Mattress ou . t border s to match. B. B. B. Sale ?, adjustabk " B - B - 2 .} n 1 interchangeable; self feeding
and carries a guarantee as to Sa^'prkfs9-90 Tl- ° P rkdSof, U «c.'"b'B P B. I"c
its fineness and dependability. August bale Price Non-fading oatmeal papers, in the Tea Kettle, high-grade kettle at lit- price, 75^.
Extra thick with roll edges; Two-inch Continuous Post Brass y er y newe st shades, with 9or i - tie cost. B. B. B. Sale price, $1.69. Nursery Refrigerators choice
satin finish art ticking. August Beds, with one-inch filling rods, in ? h cut -° ut borders. B. B. B. Sale ° ak Splint Clothes or Utility of two sizes, 11x11x17 and 13x13x
Sale Price Ct QR satin fin »sh. August 7C price, roll, 10?. Basket, inches diameter, round 18; galvanized lined; mineral wool
BOWMAN'S —Fifth Flo---. BOW\ux's_Fn„r.v, in™. E - Z • Dish Drainer . made of wood B. Sale price, $1.98.
BUW.MA* s—Fourth Floor _ BOWMAN'S—Basement.
upon completion of the roads, and is
also authorized to make partial pay
ments as construction proceeds.
The construction work and labor in
each State is to be doile in accordance
with State laws under Immediate su
pervision of the State Highway De
partment, subject to Inspection and ap
proval of government engineers. This
leaves the States in control of the
construction, subject only to insure
good designs.
Selection of road routes, as well as
their type and structural composition,
is also left primarily to the State offi
cials, subject to approval or rejection
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Must Equal Allotments
To secure a share of the federal
funds. State legislation or counties
must appropriate sums equal to thi
federal allotments. The act also re
quires formation of State highway com
missions, or a similar State agency, to
have charge of the States' part of the
work. Four States. Indiana, South
Carolina. Georgia and Texas, have no
such commissions or corresponding or
ganizations, but to secure federal funds
they must be organized. Other States
have no highway commissions, but have
substantially similar departments or
agencies.
Where States, like Illinois, are pro
hlblted by their constitutions or other- !
wise prevented from acting under the
proposed contributory plan, the act pro
vides that the federal appropriation
may become available to separate coun
ties when they shall match the gov- j
ernment'a contributions, auch roads, ot
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH
course, being built only within the con
tributing counties.
To give the States ample time to
build roads and to guard against hasty
or extravagant construction, the law
also provides that unexpended federal
appropriations each year shall be avail
able during the succeeding year, while
this year's allotments to States which
have no highway departments shall be
available for three years, to give State
legislatures time to create such depart
ments.
For enforcement of the provision re
quiring the States to maintain the new
roads without federal assistance, the
Secretary of Agriculture is authorized
to disapprove of further roads projects
from such States or their civil subdi
visions and deny further government
aid if roads are not put in proper con
dition after four months' notice.
Development of a federal corps of
highway engineers is one of the re
sults expected from the new law. Civil
service examinations will be held Au
gust 8 for many more highway engi
neers needed by the government.
BREWSTER SALAD
Cut small, crisp lettuce leaves of
uniform size In halves lengthwise,
uslnar the scissors, and arrange in two
parallel rows, overlapping one an
other. on an oblong silver dish. Place
a bunch of coli, cooked asparagus in
the center and arrange a band (at
about the place where the bunch was
originally tied) of the following mix
ture: finely chopped white of one hard
boiled egg, one tablespoonful of
chopped plckl«, one-half tableapoonful
AUGUST 8. 1916.
of finely chopped parsley and one and
one-half tablespoonfuls of chopped,
canned pimento. Pour generously over
all a French dressing: made of mixing
one-half teaspoonful of salt, one-eighth
teaspoonful of pepper, five tablespoon
fuls of olive oil, two tablespoonfuls of
vinegar and a few drops of onion or
lemon Juice if liked. Shake thoroughly
before using.
SUMMER DRINK
| A delicious hot weather drink may
I be made by boiling together for a few
; minutes three pints of water and two
I pounds of sugar, juice of two lemons
| and two ounces of tartaric acid. Set it
away to cool. Beat the whites of three
I eggs to a stiff froth, slowly sift in half
! a cup of flour and stir until smooth.
| Then flavor with half an ounce of win
tergreen essence if liked, or, better
still, mint. When syrup Is nearly cool
I stir in the eggs. When cold put it in a
| rtone jug which has been scalded until
i perfectly sweet. Cork tightly; keep In
I a cool place. For a drink use two
tablespoonfuls of this syrup in one
; glass of water, and just before drink,
ing add a quarter teaspoonful of soda
and stir well.
SPICED EGGS
Boil one dozen eggs hard, then drop
them in a pan of cold water before re
moving their shells. Heat a quart (or
more if necessary) of good white vine
i gar, into which introduce one ounce of
raw g'nger, twe or three blades of
sweet mace, one ounce of allspice, half
an ounce each of whole black peppers,
salt and muslard seed. After it has
simmered half an hour pour over the
j eggs placed in a jar. When cold cover
it tightly. They will be ready for ua«
in three or four weeks.
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