The California Lumber Merchant - April 1928

Ja*Dionne ,Publisher

t Devoted to the welfare of all branches of the Lumber IndustrJMiU, Yard and Individual.

VOL. 6. NO. 19

Index to Advertisements, Page 3

APRIL l, 1928

We also publish at Houston, Texas, The Gulf Coast Lumberman, Arnerica's foremost retail lumber journal, u'hich covers the entire Southwest and Middlewest like the sunshine covers California.

After All,There is No Substitute for Pine

has been the home building T)INE r

material of the nation since Colonial days. Nothing has yet been found that can take its place when your customers need durability. economy, workability

and appearance.

Styles and materials are always

changing. Each year you see some neu/ building material become prominentand each year you see some material discarded as unsatisfactory.

Down through the years, time and the elements have proven the right of Pine to build the nation's homes-for af.Ler all, there is no substitute for Pine.

Shevlin Pine is Pine at its bestsmoothly milled, carefully seasoned and

rigidly graded-the kind of Pine that helps you build a large volume of satisfied trade.

Shevlin has complete stocks constantly ready for you in all kinds and in all grades. There are five varieties: Shevlin Northern White Pine, Shevlin Pondosa Pine, Shevlin California White Pine, Shevlin Norway Pine and Shevlin California Sugar Pine.

Representatives in practically every state are readv to serve vou. When you need lumber. order Shevlin Pine.

Shevlin service will deliver it to vou when you want. it

Shevlin, CarpenLer & Clarke Company 900 First National-Soo Line Bldg., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Chicago Sales Ollice: 1866 Continental and Commercial Bank Building

San Francisco Sales Ofice: 1028 Monadnock Building Sold in New York" by N. H. Morgcn, Graybar Bldg., 420 Lexington Arte.

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April I, 1928

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

Southern California Headquarters For

PORT ORFORD WHITE CEDAR The finest wood for enamelled finish.

Saves handling and storage costs.

Draw on our large and well assorted stocks as you secure orders.

Quick Deliveribs on All Standard Items.

If you have unusual requirements, let us have your speci- I

fications, so we can arrange to carry the stock you need. J

E. J. Stanton & Son W holesale

Hardwood Lumber, California Sugar and White Pine, Hardwood Flooring Panels, Dowels, Brown's Supercedar Closet Lining.

Office and Yard: 2O5O East 38th Sceet

AXridge 92ll

Los Angeles

HUmbolt 1416

Phones:

OUR ADVERTISERS *Adverttsernent appears in alternate issues.

Albion Lumber C;o. . ..

American Mfg. Co.

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ArcherBlower&PipeCo....

Arkansas Oak Flooring Co. ............

Associated Lurmber Mutuals

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Cadwallader-Gibson Co. ...

California Panel & Venecr Co. .........

California Redwood Association .......

Central Coke & Coal Co. Chamberlin & Co.. W. R. ..............

Chicago Lumber Co. of Wash

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Coos Bay Lurrber Co. ...

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Consolidated Lumber Co. .. .

Concolidated Shingle Mills of B. C., Ltd. 33 Cooper Lrunber Co., W. E. . ,...

Coos Veneer & Box Co. ...

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Dallas Machine & Locomotive Works .. 23 ........ 55 Defiance Lumber Cq, ...

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Dolbeer & Carson Lumber Co. ........10-11

Eagle Lunber Co. .

F'indlay Millar Timber Co. ..

Fletcher & Frarnbes

Foeter Bros,, fnc.. ..:.....

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THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

J. E. MARTIN Mrnarlnf Edltr

A.M.THACKABERR Cbculado Mana3pr

THE CALIFOR}IIA

'LUMBERMERCHANT

A. C. MERRYMAN

JackDionne,fublblru lncacatcd undcr th. brr of Gallfmlr

Ahlcrddnf Mrnelpr

W. T. BLACK Su

FrancLco Cwers Nnthem Calif.

ud Paclfic Nrthwcst

Singlc Copicl 25 centr each.

San Fraacirco OEcc

?l! Seta Mah. Bfdt. ll2 Mukct Sbcct Tdephqra DrnnPdt t?:tt

Southcrn OfEcc

Prcr. ud Trsar; J. E. Mudr' Ylcc'Prer.; A. C. Merrynu, Jr" Sccy' ' Pub[thGd thc lct atd 15th of each rnoth at 3lr-l!-20 CENTRAL BaILDING, LOS ANGELES, CAL, TELEPH-ONE!-VAndik. a565 Entcred as Sccmd-claae uttcr Scptcnbcr A, D4 rt thc Fdtoffl@ tt Lc Angcloc, Cdlfcrt4 undq Act of Mrch t, f&9' J. C. Dloon

Subacription Priec, $2.ltll per Ycar

April I, 1928

LOS ANGELES, CAL., APRIL I, 1928

2nd National Blnk Bldt.

Houton, Tcxu

Advertiaing Ratcr on Application

How Lumber Looks Continued sains in orders characterized the lurnber move' ment during the week ending March l/, according to telegfaphic reports received by the National Lumber Manrt'ac-

irrirs'Anociation frorn 706 of the leading roft wood and hardwood millc of the cormtry. ln the softwood groupr 352 mills reported an aggregate gain of 221752,496 feet in orderc as compared with the

preceding week.

The lumber movernent for the firrt 11 weekr in 1928' the

report for all roftwoode rhowa: Production, 21621,8451433 ft. ; Shipmen Js, 2,6821487 rO23 ft . ; Ord'ers, 2'888'260'346 ft.

Ar cornpared with the ranre period in 1927, ordera for-the first 11 weeke in 1928 show a large increa^re over 1927' when orderc amounted to 2.4o212841793 ft.

For the millr of the West Coart Lumbermen'r Asrociation, the report continues to show an increare in all three fac-torr. The total frgures for the first 11 wee,ks of the year show: Production, 1120216461137 ft.; Shipmentr, 1'156'' 078,267 ft.; Orderr,' 1,2;82,il9,591 ft. For this period, orderr showed a big'increase over the 8am€ corresporrding period n 1927 when they totaled 869'216'546 ft.

Here are the figrrrer on California White and Sugar Pine for the fir*t 11 wiks in 1928: Production, 133'172'O00 ft.; Shipmente, 247r224,OOO fL; Orden, 246'409,Off) ft Orderu received continue to be away in advance of production.

The report ehows the following figwet for Southern Pine for tfrir aame period : Production, 76615231605; Shipmentr' 776,499,001 ft.; Orders, 814'098'488 ft.

The hardwood figures for the firrt 11 weeks of the year are as'follorvr: ProduCtion, 400,519,000 ft.; Shipmentr, 398'840,000 fL; Orderr, 421,4E60O0 ft.

Conridering the fact that there figrrrcc cover tbe worrt

NATIONAL FORESTS CONTRIBUTE TO STATE

ROAD AND SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT Thirty-nine counties in California will receive a share of $nL,$7 as their part of the annual receipts from national forest revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, t927, acS. B. Show, chief of the California discording to report by -Service.

An additional 10 per cent, or trict, U. S. Forest $115,138, of last year's forest receipts will also be spent by the Forest Service during the present fiscal year in the construction of roads and trails within these counties.

Under the so-called 25 per cent fund law, one-fourth of all receipts from the national forests received from the sale of timber, grazing fees and other forest resources are returned to tfie statt to be pro-rated among the counties on the basis of the amount of Federal forest land within the counties. The leading counties that will benefit from this return of Federal money 41s Plumas, $51,932; Fresno, $37,-

montfis of the year from a building standpoint, the general lurnber situation looks very encouraging

Conditionr in the California market rhow practically no

change and the demand continuea about ttre nme. D"o'I-

fir items are rteady with the demand god'

"ttu-""--" There are 36 lumber versels tied up. Wholeralere repct

that retail rtockr are very low. Good l,ath are faidy strong with the rhingle market ehowing no chalge.

For the w&& endinc March 17, the Wert Coast LtmrberA,"t*i.tl"" baiometer rhows, bas€d on 111 mills -"i;t ieporting: Production, 117,537rffi9 fLl N-ew Bueinear; 138'' agt,at ft.; Shipmpnts" i16,312,798 ft. Thece figur-er rho* rre* busitt& to be 18/6 above production for the ;;t Thi" i.po* is very encouraging in that it showr tte heaviert week'i- rales of ihe ye"t and an increase in new U*i".tt of 1.2r40lr215 ft. over the preceding week when 114 mills reported. With sprins buying about to open up' conditions in the fir market should show continued improve' ment.

The redwood situation is very satisfactory. Saler- are holding up well and pricer are-firm. Marc\ o-lrened up ratherilowly but buying becarne more active thelatter patl n" --rin. Mill stJcks of commons are well balanced "i with some sizes of clears short. Eastern siding pricee have advanced rlightly.

There is a-rteady demand for California White and Suger Pine wtih pricee on ehop, upPer gradeo and No. 2 common of the millr report a rhortag-e boardr a liitle firmer. Ai "ome preparations to start tbelr in rome iterns, they are making -R3rl shipmentr t" F: a little trfier thir year. "p"t"ti"* iast continuer good, and the export burinegs is also reported to be in very good condition.

848; Tuolumne, $35,832; Lassen, $23,119; Shasta, $16'24l; and Madera, $12,87I. But this 25 per cent refund from receipts and the 10 per cent road and irail fund are not the only monetary benefits that the State derives from the national forests, Mr' Show points out. During the past fiscal year, under appropriaiions by Congress, itore than a million dollars r'vas spent by the Forest Slrvice in California, in cooperation with the state and counties, on road projects rvithin and adjacent- to the national foresis,-makirig i grand total of nearly L-f million dollars received by ihe state, in lieu of taxes, by reason of the existence of Federal forests in the state'

REDWOOD SALES COMPANY GETS BIG ORDER IN TEXAS Redwood Sales Cornpany, Sau Franq,isco, recently sold 00,000 feet of Redwood in Texas for use as tank coverage'

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

Aprrl 1, 1928

We have introduced

Weyerhaeuser 1x4 No. 5 K. D. Flooring to many new yards

They are using it for Roof Sheatrhing Partitions Sub-Floors

Crating Boxes

This bundled fooring is Suitable for other purpoEes .A,nd your yard can show An attractive profit

With a small investment

GAYNOR MASTERS LUMBER CO. California Representatives Puget Sound Millg

424 Petroleum Securities BuiIiIinS Los Angeles, Calif .

WEstmore ll08

Stuart Buililing Seatlle, Wash.

24 California St. San Francisco,Calif.

Douglas 1147

TIIE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

April I, 1928

Random Editorial Ramblings

By Jack Dionne One thing is certain. A stable market reguires generous use of horse sense

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Edward S. Jordan, the philosophical auto manufacttrrer, says that salesmanship consists in being able to "speak the English language so that you can be understood, talking it from the other fellov/s point of vieur, telling the truth, and seeing enough people." That last clause is the moet important one' * ,F * Mr. Jordan, still discussing salesmanship, says that only 5 per cent of the people of this country ever think; 10 per c€nt get along irnitating the 5 per cent, and the other 85 pa oent believe what they read or hear. So thp sdesman has to sell the 5 per cent, show the 10 per cent why the 5 per cent bought from hirrr., and thpn convince the 85 per cent that the 10 per cent was wise in imitating the 5 per cent.

That's all there is to it. Simple, isn't it? And, on serious thought, it looks as though JTU" knorps his sdes.

A year ago I wrote a shingle-making friend of mino in the state of Washington and suggested he should advertise his shingles. He replied that business was so bad he simply couldn't spend any money for advertising. The o,ther day I wrote him again" He replied than he his a full order file and all the business he can take care of, and it wouldn't do to advertise and invite mo,re orders that he couldn't sup ply, but that when business slacks up some he will adver-

tise. Aren't they wonderful folks? I told my friend he should live in Ark3nsas, where they don t need to fix the lealing roof when the weather is fine, and cah't fix it when it rains blecause the weather is too bad.

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Package goods will be the fastest growing thought in

the entire lumber industry for the next five years. Don't doubt it. T\ro or three years ago it was a thing unknoqrnToday package lumber is being sold by scores of people . in the country. Another year and the old song "Everybody's doing it", will cover the situation nicely. They will Y" never put lonr grades, or timbers in packages.. But when Truly, human beings are like sheep. They all stay asleep the packa.ge business gets well developed they will cut up at the well knoqrn switch indeflnitely. The,n so,rneone, a lot of low grades, package the high grade parts, and bura somehow, wakes up and does something different. Instantly up the defects. Watch 'em and see. Up to now it's confined they dl rush after him. Take the window business. There to many sorts of trim, siding, and factory stock. But it is has been practically no change in the sliding .two saslh spreading fast wiqdow from the time Noah huilt the Ark up to a year or so ago. No usef.ul thing under the sun had changed so little. rn the old days f,o. J""t ,lru, butte,r, cereals, and Therr someone announced, a window of that type that was "o,,groceries out of bulk. Today you different. It could be washed frorn the inside, modified as most of your other to ventilation, locked in certain ways,'quickly removed and wouldn't take that sort of stuff as a gift. You want it in replaced, etc" Within twehre months other people in scores tight paokages, protected, labeled, advertised, etc. And of places followed suit, with neur two sash sliding windows, folks, that's the way you're sure going to buy a lot of your that are modernized and different And so, by following a building materials soon* :r leader, more is done in a year than in the previous Gnr thousand, in this particular line" And if the one had remainNo edito'rial I have written since "Tell the KaiseC' has ed asleep, the rest would still be slumibering. Mr. Jordan brought in as mrany enthusiastic lett€rs as the recent one was right. Very few really of remodeling entitled-"What the lurnber industry can T"n. * do with its trade promotion funds to make business good."

The te'rnr "mrerchandiser" is fast developing in public use. From mill men, from wholesalers, from retailers, from It is being substituted in many lines of business.for "trade built-in men, and from various others, have come complipromoters", "trade extension n:in", etc. It is a useful terrn- mentary messages,. But what we SAY about it isn't going In California, for instance,, they call the wholesalers of to help much. The big question it, what are we going to sash and doors "merchandisers", and not wholesalers. ft DO about it? If the lumber business can be rejuvenated by reburilding, remiodeling, irdproving, and modernizing means rnen who sell at wholesale, do not produce.. the PRESENT buitding;s, let's get busy and DO it. That fut is and always has been the trouble with the lumber indusThe motor truck has come to play a part in the merchan- try, in and out, up and down, big and little. They agree dising and distributing of lumber second only to the stocks that things SHOULD be done, but getting them to do of building materials themselves. Yet nowhere else have them ! That's another story entirely. Peter C. McNevin, th€y meant as much, or played so prominent a part in of the Pacific Lumber Company, San Francisco, was one formulating and develo,ping lum,ber distribution as, they of the most enthusiastic recipients of that editorial. He have in California. The particular characteristics of the reprinted it, and distributed hundreds of copies where he state in a physical way, have accelerated this situation. The thought they would do the most good. "The lumber people great stocks of lumber at the various coast cities, the not too should get busy following those ideas and not spend all great distances inland that must be covered to reach the their money for slogans," rdmarked the Redwood sage. smaller cities, and the paved roads that reach from the docks '}rt* in every possible directio,n, have naturally made the motor The lumber merchants can get more remodeling helps truck the normal m€ans of speedy and efficient distributioar.

A truck can be loaded and the lumber delivered in less today than ever before. Probably ten times as many. For time than it usually requires to get a freight car spotted there has been a wonderful developm,ent in the past sir for loading. And, with the rapid up'building of California months on the part of peoptr€ making built-ins and remodelpopulation this situation will grow continually more in- ing features. There aren't enotrgh of them yet, but they arr tense. Threre are more motor trucks used in the lumber coming fast. And the dealer isn't taking them up nearly as business in Southerrn Cdifornia than anywhere else on fast as the situation justifie, nor doi.ng the remodeling carth. Of course, the mills and logging operations use selling as rapidly as he should- There is a gold mine of miny.trucks but it is the wholesale and retail yards that opportunity today, the surdace of which has not yet been scratched. rrse them in hugc volume.

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

April I, 1928

Douglas Fir bidge sfiingns rcady tot shipme*. M{otmick Dorglas Fit comes from the finest stands in the Pacific Notthtst

W,h,ot lfieGorrnlckts

cornplete serviee rneans

... tO yO|I

McCORMICK is equipped to meet your every requirement within the range of Vest Coast woods . . . Doqglas Fir, Cedar, Spruce, Hemlock to yorrr most exacting specifications!

MeCormick's is an dl-inclusive service . . . our ovrn sands of the finest timber in the Pacific Northwest . . . our own modern loggrng carrFsrour own millscutting 1r20Or0O0 feet &ily rour own treating plant, our own feet of coastal and intercoastal veseels. Too, our rail department

is well eq"ipp.d to give fast service into California and Arizona.

Every step is McC,ormick controlled.

That's why McCorrnick lumber stands for dependable quality, grades, deliveries.

And has for more than a quafter century.

You can profit by this complett service. We are prepared to ship saqight or mixed car loadings for yard tade, industrial orders of any size, all materials for railroad uses. Ask our rejtnesentative to quote you or seeouf nqmestsalesoffce.

Ghas. R. lf,cGorntclc Lunber Go. Exc,I*siye California disnibators for Weyuhauw Fir Flaoring and Walnn Vetw Parck

SALES OFFICES: fun Francisco-2li Markt Stterlt; Dataqort 3500. Lot Anseb-7700lane Mortsase Building; Tinity 5241 Pllrelenil'-C. P.Heny,rq teshtative,423 Heard Biilding. MILf,S: St.Helens,Oqon; Port lillovand Po* Gerrtb, Vashin(brr. TREATING PLANT: St.HeE*, Or"g. PLANING MILIS: SanDidgo. DISTRIBUTION YARDS: Vilmington atd tun Di"go.

Douglar Flr

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Gcdor .

tpruce .

Eenlocl,

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

JIMMY ATKINSON HAS NARROW ESCAPE IN AUTOMOBILE SMASHUP Jas. E. "Jimmy" Atkinson, sales manager of the rail de-

Pattment, Chas. R. MeCormick Lumber Co., San'Francisco, had a narrow escape from serious injury recently rvhen he was crowded off the highway by a reckless driver. Jimmy escaped with a severe shaking, but_ the car was damaged considerably. Instead of patching up the old bus the company decided to buy a new car, with the result that Jimmy

is now driving a new Buick coupe.

- George Robinson, salesman in the Valley territory for the company has also been provided rvith a nerv Buick couPe.

R. H. BROWNE ILL IN SAN FRANCISCO R. H. Browne, Lumbermen's Exchange, San Francisco, u'ho was operated on for appendicitis recently, is getting along fine and expects to be back at his desk in a very short time.

GEORGE YOUNG WITH FRIEND & TERRY

George Young, formerly of the Woodland Lumber Company at Woodland, California, is now in the office of the

Eriend & Terry Lumber Company at Sacramento. Mr. Young has been succeeded Uy Nitej Fisher at Woodland.

E. B. IJAZEN IS SALES MANAGER FOR GERLINGER LUMBER COMPANY E. B. Hazen, for many years identified with the lumber business in the Northwest, has resigned his position with the Long-Bell Lumber Company, and has become sales manager for the Gerlinger Lumber Co., Portland, Ore.

April 1, 1928

R. E. CHASE & CO. ARE pACrFrC CO4ST AGENTS

FOR LONG-BELL LUMBER CO.'S GRAINART PRODUCTS R. E. Chase & Co., Tacoma Building, Tacoma, have been appointed selling agents for Oregon, Washington and Calilor.1i1 terlitcrry frrr thc "(lrainart" products of the LongBell Lumber Co., Longview. . Fred W. Kolb, 276 Monadnock Building, San Francisco, is district sales representative for Northern California ter-

rrtory.

California, in the belief of Mr. Chase, will prove to be a fertile'field for the sale of Grainart products.

"A peculiar feature of the Grainart process is that it develops a latent grain beauty in Douglas Fir never developed before. Efforts were formerly made to cover up the griin, while this new process brings it out," said Mr. Chase to The CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT. . "The process is specially adapted for obtaining the antique effects which are becoming more and more popular.

Douglas Fir is unique among all woods in the exireme contrast between the hardness of the summer wood and the softness of the spring wood, and Grainart digs out the soft spring. wood, leiving the hard summer *ooi, producing a very hard finish from wood not heretofore corrsidered a hardwood. 'llhe many beautiful effects obtainable have to be seen to be appreciated."

GENERAL SUPPIY COMPANY TO OPEN The General Supply Company has purchased a new location for a yard in North Sacramento, where new sheds are now being erected and other work being done preparatory to the opening of a first class yard very shortly. Mr. Evanl is the manager for the new yard.

3$il HURRT-UP

SERYICE

lVe Off er You: Bcvel and Brmgdow Siding (Wbite Plne and Redwood)Interior Houre Trim-DoorrWindowr Sarh Scleenr-

Mouldingr-Millwork.

We operate one of the biggest and most modern millwolk plants in the West at Oakland, making everything in millwork from soft and cabinet woods.

We stock complete line of Sugar and White Pine in our Oalcland yard, and also ship direct from mills in car lots.

We also operate a most active wholesale department at Oalcland, selling wholesale Fir, Pine, and Redwo;d for every purpose, in 43 states in the Union.

We are equipped, stocked, and ready to serve.

CHICAGO TUMBER COMPANT of WASHINGTON OAKLAND, CALIF.

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

,dpril 1, '1928

Lumber of a Knowxn Scandlardl There can be no alternative for quality lumber at Flammonds. The standards established for manufacture, grading, kiln-dryingr €v€n to shippin Bta,te rigidly maintained. That policy provides prod-

ucts that bear the stamp of uniform

Matu Offci:

310 Sansomc Strcct

quality and are readily identified as alutays dependable.

Retail yards have, in the resources of Hammond mills, transportation facilities, and reserve stocks, a service that further establishes the advantages in "buying from Flammonds."

HAMMOND

Sales Offces:

LUMBER COMPANY

Portland, Ore.

Southern Calif omia Division

San Francisco, Celif.

Seattle, \flesh.

Chicago, Ill.

2010 South Alameda

Street -

Los Angeles

"Build of Wooil...the Shelter of Ages"

Mills dt: SAMOA, CALIF.

MILL CITY, ORE, GARIBALDI, ORE. Export Dept.

HAMMOND.BISSELL EXPORT CO. Stuart Building Seattle, Wash.

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

BEAI.JTIFI.JL REDWOOD The accompanying photograph, submitted by

Dolbeer G Carson Lumber ComFany, is reproduced because we feel all readers will immediately be impressed with the beauty of the Ceiling.

Architect Clarence A. Tantau designed this Ceiling for the Piedmont residence of Elmer E. Paxton. It was executed by the Loop Lumber & Mill Company, Alameda, of the same high quality Redwood that has characterized Dolbeer & Carson Lumber Company s production ever since fi$.

April I, 1928

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

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Aitil'1, 1928

Lumbermen's Club of ,Lrizana Hold Annual Convention at Phoenix John H. Wood Elected President At the closing business session of the eleventh annual convention of the Lumbermen's Club of Arizona, Tohn H. {ggad of the Bisbee Lumber Company, of Bisbee, was elected president. Other officers elected were loe_.Tandv. of the Douglas Lumber Company, of Douglas, viE-e-president; and Robe_rt-rrlBaker, of phoenix, re-eleited secreiary. The follorvlng were elected to the board of directori: Otto Orlhel, Prescott; L. B. DeMund, Yuma; Richard Grace,

would be one of the biggest achievements possible for the industry. seems apparent that anyone who has given thought to - "It the success or failure of materials marketed nationall/must have observed that the trend of success follows the trade mark, guaranteed article of known qualit;r," declared Mr. Bowe. "Whether that quality be of lhe highest or only of a nature sufficient to adequately serve its purpose ist in-

John H. Wood

loe Tardy

Bisbee Lumber Co.

Douglas Lumber Co.

Bisbee, Arizona

Do*glas, Arizona

Elected President

Globe; W. M. Puckett, Nogales; and Howard Shoup, of

Phoenix.

three-day convention which was held on March 16,

-The 17 and 18, came to a close with the adoption of resolutions -

supporting the uniform building code,-and pledging support to several propositions designed to raise the itandards of merchandising. A comprefiensive prog.ram covering every phase of the lu4ler industry resulied in the adoptioi of plans which will bring the stlte organizatibn into the front line of lumbermen's associations.

I\{ore than two hundred delegates attended the business and social sessions.

Leaders of the industry from many sections of the country addressed the Arizona delegates. Among the -Lum6er principal speakers was Kenneth Smith, secretary oi the Dealers' Association of Los Angeles, who talked on ..Organization." Mr. Smith's addrJss appears in full in this

tssue.

A plan for uniform grading and branding of lumber was !y Earl E. Bowl, field engineer of the National Lumber Manufacturers, Associationl with headquarters in Los Angeles. Bolve declared that standardization of grades of lumber throughout the country pres_ente_d to the delegates_

Elected Vice-President

consequential. What success would Portland Cement have if-put in plain bags without having the known responsibility ot some one of the cement mills back of it ? What success would Mazd,a Electric Light Bulbj tt"". ii markited in a similar fashion? Could either,of these products be marketed successfully without a trade mark of some kind, and more-particularly,'a financial'or moral guarantee behind

them ?

"These and many other considerations have led up to a resolve on the part of the board of directors of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association to secure the manufacture and distribution of, and demand for, trademarked and grade-marked American standard lumber in the trelief that a practical program of trade marking and grade-marking administered with the aid of official- reinspection seryice of the respective regional associations, and re--inforced by dependable. financial guarantees will not only help to restore the diminishing maikets for wood, but wiil answer the demands of the public for a known quality, guaranteed product.

"Wheh the plan is worked out one hundred per cent complete, lve rvill have two kinds of lumber on the market

Delegates in attendance at annual conzsention of the Lumbermen's Club of Arizona,

iAiril I, 1928

TI{E CATIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

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A Complete Stock Always Available For the HURRY-UP Orders A

stock always available for the hurry-up orders. "o*Olete Millions of feet of Trade-Marked Kiln Dried OId Growth Yellow Fir and Grade Marked Kiln Dried Short Leaf Yellow Pine under sheds available for immediate (straight or mixed car) shipment. A source of supply that is never depleted.

From this great reserve stock you can find exactly the grades and sizes you need to round out your stock or fill the hurry-up orders.

Let us quote on your requirements.

Cen tralCo al& Coke Company General Offices: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Branch.Scles Offices: Chicago, Ill. Colurnbur, Ohio Indianapolir, Ind. Oklahoma City, Okla.

Ornahi, Nebr.

Houeton, Tcxar

St. Louir, Mo. New York City, N. Y. San Antonio, Terar

Dallar, Tcxar Portlend, Ore. San Francirco, Calif.

Millr: Vernonia, Oregon-Conroe, Texas Manufacturers of Old Growth Yellow Douglar Fir and (s. P. A. C'rade Marted) Southem Yellow Pine. Also Minerc of Coal.

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THE CALIFORNIA LUUBER MERCHANT

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Lumbermen's Club of Arizona (Continued from Page 12)

well graded, manufactured and properly prepared

-one lumber, graded under nation-wide standard rules, system-

atically merchandised and financially guaranteed, the other,

just lumber.

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D'eliztered addre:ss of welconte and acted as toast ,naster at Lumbermen's Luncheon.

An elaborate social program in which the wives of the delegates participated was an important part of the convention. The delegates were entertained at a theater party, the feature of which was a three-reel cinema of redwood lumbering in California, shown through the courtesy of The Pacific Lumber Company, of San Francisco. The banner social event was the dinner dance held at the Arizona Club.

On Sunday the delegates were taken on an automobile tour of the Salt River Valley and over the famed Apache Trail, while in the afternoon a golf tournament was staged at the Phoenix Country Club.

Final selection of the I9D convention' city was left to the president and board of directors. Yuma, Douglas, Bisbee and Nogales put in bids for next year's convention. The directors will meet in May to selec_t the lucky.city.

Among the Californians who attended the convention were: Ed. Culnan, Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co.; Ken Smith, Lumber Dealers Association of Los Angeles; Ted Lalr'rence, Hart-Wood Lumber Co. ; E. U. Wheelock; L. G.

Lynch, L. W. Blinn Lumber Co.; Frank Curran, E. K. that we crave an opportunity to serve anywhere along the Wood Lumber Co.; Percy Merrithew; E. K. Wood Lumber line. If we can educate the wood-using public with your Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hallingby, Hammond Lumber Co.; co-operation to the propet uses of lumber products, than E. A. Goodrich, Union Lumber Co.; Bert Cooper, Union our efforts to maintain'and extend lumber uses will be worth-while."

The convention program also included an address on "Proper Fire Proteition For The Retail I-umberman," by A. C. Baker, managef of the Southrvest Mutual Fire Association; a discussion of the "Trade-At-llome" program of the Arizona Industrial Congress by L. C. McCullough, secretary of that organization; a talk on "Relationshrp B-etween The Wholesaler . And The Retailer," by E. U. Wheelock, of Los Angeles.

William Donaldson, credit manager of the O'Malley Lumber Company, of Phoenix, discussed advanced methods of credits and collections. Ramifications of the Arizona State lien laws were outlined by M. H. McCalla, past president of the club, Home financing was briefly discussed by Paul Hallingby, Hammond Lumber Co. of Los Angeles.

Sylvester 'Weaver, of the Weaver-Henry Manufacturing Company, of Los Angeles, and a past president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, presented an outline of the lumberman's problems.

Resolutions favoring the uniform building code, which were formulated last October in Phoenix by the Pacific Coast Building Officials conference, were passed following a brief outline by E. W. Bacon, city building inspector of Phoenix, and vice-president of the building officials organization. Mr. Bacon told the lumbermen that in order to secure national acceptance of the uniform building code, approval must be voiced by all industries kindred to the Uuitaing trade. He explaiired that many months of intensive-research by America's foremost building experts prefaced the final adoption of the code. ' A playlet, "The Old Lumber Yard vs. The New Lumber Retiring President, M. H. McCalla Foruorth-McCalln Lumber Co, Shop," was presented and staged by C. J. Blanchard of the PJ|',{if;, West Coast Lumber Bureau of Seattle, Wash. Ted O'MalE e,,, a 11' ",o#o p n o, n;, Hoo Hoo Club ley and Hawk Huey, together with several other of the Phoenix lumbermen, assisted Mr. Blanchard in putting on Lumber Co.; Bruce Burlingame, Santa Fe Lumber Co.; the play.

Results of the election of officers for the Phoenix Hoo- Sylvester Weaver; Weaver-Henry Mfg. Co.; Earl Bowe, Hoo Club, which was organized on Friday evening, were National Lumber Manufacturers Association; Harvey as follows: M. H. McCalla, president; E. V. O'Malley, vice- Bowles, Long-Bell Lumber Co.; Roy Stanton, E. J. Stanpresident, and Robert V. Baker, secretary and treasurer. ton & Son; Hal Baly, Consolidated Lumber Co.; T. K. Directors elected were: L. M. Hamman, retailers; Jack Partridge, Southwestern Portland Cement Co.; Norman Johnson, wholesalers; C. L. Pierce, sash and door manu- McBeth, Riverside Portland Cement Co.; Al Nolan, The lacturers; J. C. Dolan, box manufacturers; and C. P. Henry, Pacific Lumber Co.; H. C. Clark, Booth-Kelly Lumber Co.; and A. C. Baker, Northwestern M. F. Assn., Los Angeles. salesmen. t

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Reuben W. Smith of the \Mestern Division, National Lumber Manufacturers' Association, San Francisco, was the principal speaker at the monthly meeting of the Sacramento Valley Lumbermen's Club, held at Hotel Senator, Sacramento, March 24, Mr. Smith gave a brief outline of the association's trade extension campaign, and asked for support of the trade and grade marking program of the association. At the request of the president, he also told of the activity of his association in- the matter of insuring the fullest possible use of wood in the new machinery building to be constructed at the fair grounds, and of their work to prevent discrimination against wood in the framing of the recent anti-shingle ordinance in San Francisco.

President Jo Shepard paid a tribute to the good work being done by the National Lumber Manufacturers' Asso-

ciation. The trade extension program of this association

is going to be a great help to the retail lumberman, he said, and urged retailers to get the habit of putting up their problems to the association.

Secretary C. D. LeMaster announced that the joint meeting of the three Valley clubs will be held April 14, and that they hoped to have E. D. Kingsley, president of the West Oregon Lumber Co., Lington, Ore., to address the gathering.

,i Walter N. Baker, Friend & Terry Lumber Co., and C. H. Terrell, Hill & Morton, Inc., created lots of fun with their Hindu mystic mind reading act.

The registration was as follows: D. J. Drummond, Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co., San Francisco.

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W. T. Black, The California Lumber Merchant, San Francisco.

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G. R. Andrews, Pioneer Paper Co., Inc., Los Angeles.

M. M. Daubin, Sterling Lumber Co', Roseville.

A. M. Charter, Sterling Lumber Co., Oakland.

R. E. Tracy, Friend & Terry Lumber Co., Sacramento.

Victor De-Marais, Yosemite Portland Cement Co., Sacramento.

E. S. McBride, Davis Lumber Co., Davis.

W. B. Dearborn, Loomis Lumber Co., Loomis.

W. A. Glenn, Coos Bay Lumber Co., San Francisco.

W. N. Baker, Friend & Terry Lumber Co., Sacramento.

O. F. Folsom, The Celotex Co., Sacramento.

George W. Robinson, Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co., Stockton.

A. A. Kelly, Santa Fe Lumber Co., San Francisco.

I. E. Brink, The Diamond Match Co., Chico.

F. C. Heggie, The Diamond Match Co., Vacaville.

C. G. Corkran, Owen-Oregon Lumber Co., Sacramento.

Geo. L. Meissner, Valley Lumber Co., Lodi.

E. T. Robie. Auburn Lumber Co.. Auburn.

Tom Brown, J. E. Higgins Lumber Co., Sacramento.

O. H. Miller, Knox Lumber Co., Sacramento.

A. E. Nelson. Homestead Lumber Co., Sacramento.

C. H. Terrell, Hill & Morton Lbr. Co., Sacramento.

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All Interests to Unite in Big Port Project Railroads and City Pool Resourceb at Los Angeles Hqrbor in Great Plan That Will Mutually Bcnefit Shippers and Carriers

By George F. Squires,

Assistant Freight Trafrc Manager, Pacific Electric Railway Co. Address Delivered Before the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club.

Hailed as making possible the most far-reaching step in _the development of Los Angeles Harbor since completion of the San Pedro breakwater sixteen years ago, the contract unifying all railroad facilities at the Harbor and providing for their subsequent operation as one sYstem. has now been completed

and signed by all parties to the agreement.

The consummation of this agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the railroads serving Los Angeles Harbor providing for the unified..oper-

ation of all the rail facilities serving the port un-

der an agency to be known as the "Harbor Belt Line Railroad," may properly be deemed an important and historical achievement in the prog-

ress of the harbor. It is

destined to serve well not only the metropolis of Los Angeles, but the entire southwest empire in its in-

terchange of commerce with the balance of the world.

Historically, the development .of commerce

through Los Angeles Har-

bor commenced in the

George F. Squires, Ass't. Freieht Traffic Manager

Pacific Electric Railwat Co.

eighteenth century, during the days of the early mission padres and our harbor has shared in that

colorful romance of development, so peculiar to the history of California.

In the year 7542, Cabrillo, a valiant Spanish navigator, sailed into an unknown harbor on the Pacific Coast of North America. He called it "Bahia de los Humos" (the Bay of Smokes) because of the clouds of smoke which overhung the hills. In 1602 another Spaniard, under orders from the King of Spain, landed in the Bay of Smokes and renamed it "Ensenada de San Andres" (Port of Saint Andrew).

The maps so recorded it until Cabrera Bueno, compiling a chart of the California Coast from the reckonings of Viscaino, unraveted a tangle in the Saints' names. November 29, in the Catholic calendar, is sacred to Saint Peter, the Bishop of Alexandria, rather than to Saint Andrew. So the name was changed and until l9l0 this seaport was known as San Pedro, and today San Pedro is a principal part of Los Angeles lfarbor.

The City of Los Angeles was founded by the mission padres in the eighteenth century, twenty-five miles from San Pedro Bay, which location, as history records, was selected because of its desirable climate and accessibility to fresh water. A great number of ranches were gradually developed and missions were built throughout the southland.

The fruit of the land of what is now Los Angeles County had become so generous that the question of marketing and shipping came to be a serious problem in the early sixties. San Pedro was the only seaport some twenty-five miles distant from the highly cultivated area of the county.

We are told that in 1851 all Los Angeles-Wilmington freight was carried by three six-mule teams and a few ox-carts. One four-horse stage accommodated passenger traffic. The prevailing freight charge between the two points was $20.00 per ton with a pasienger faie of $7.00 for the journey from Los Angeles to tidewater at Wilmington. As more ranches were developed the Spanish missions flourished, and occasionally small sailing ships anchored in San Pedro Bay to bring in a little merchandise needed by the ranches and the missions, and to take away hides foi which they traded.

In 1880, Los Angeles, as a Spanish pueblo, had a population of

11,000 inhabitants. In 1900 the population grew to 100,000, and in

another ten years Los Angeles had become one of the largest

cities in the United States.

A city of half a million population had been built without giessive people of LoJ Angeles realized that the city's future growth largely depended upon taking advantage of wat-er -trans-up its cdmmerce. -San Pedro and Wilmington fortation to' build were pointed out as the logical location for the development of the port and in 1909 the two harbor towns of Wilmington and

special attention being given to iis port possibilities, and-the proJ

San Pedro were annexed to Los Angeles, The actual construction work of channels and terminals commenced 1n l9l2 after various legal obstacles had been cleared away.

The first municipal wharf was completed in 1914, about the time the Panama Canal was opened, and immediately intercoastal shipping began ttscome to the new port of the Pacific Southwest.

- -Soon after, however, the wai in Europe broke out, and within a short time all of the principal -Coas[, ships along the Pacific Coast departed for the Atlantic with the exception of a few small lumber schooners, several coastwise passenger boats and small craft.

It was about a year after the armistice was signed before the to return. There was a phenomenal growth of Los ships began -shipping

beginning November, 1919. From less than tht close of the war, in less than fqur years Los Angeles Harbor had attained a volume of more than 2,000,000 tons per month.

Angeles

150-,000 tons a montli at

Liquid Gold This great volume was brought about by the unprecedented oil development which had taken place in Southern California, and the lack of storage and refining facilities to care for it, required piping it to the harbor, with the result that the sea lanes from Los Angeles to Panama became a veritable procession of tankers. Los Angeles oil is said to have put the Panama Canal on a pr.ofit paying basis because of the tolls the tankers paid to the United States Government.

To attract commerce a port must first provide the facilities essential for the handling of the particular commodities to be offered and.adequate rail transportation has unquestionably contributed largely to the unharnpered growth of Los Angeles Harbor-' Los Angeles County's first railroad was built in the year 1868 extending from Los Angeles to Wilmington. With completion of this line a new era began. For the first time in the" history of

Southern California producers of all sorts of fruits, grains.

wool, and meat products were able to ship them to San Francisco, the greatest market on the coast at that time, at a trafrc cost that

made their profits satisfactory. Merchants whose stocks were largely replenished from the north, as well as by cargoes that came around Cape Horn, were able to get their merchandise more cheaply

and far more expeditiously.

Fifty Millions in Facilities Today Los Angeles Harbor is served by four railroads. and facilities located within the harbor district represent a valuation exceeding some fifty millions of dollars. The railroad properties at Los Angeles Harbor are owned by the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Pacific Electric and the City of Los Angeles.

The Municipal Terminal Railroad, which name has been given

to the facilities owned by the City, comprises eleven different disconnected portions of trackage located in different districts of the Harbor with a total of 57.5 miles of tracks along the waterfront development of Los dngeles Harbor. These facilities are operated

on the west side of the Harbor by the Pacific Electric Railway and on the east side of the Harbor bv the ljnion Pacific.

The Southern Pacific Railroid was extended to the Harbor in

about 1887 and today its lines enter the Harbor District at the

easterly end of Wilmington near the Consolidated Lumber Company, and runs diagonally in a southwesterly direction along Pier "A" to the drawbridge at the entrance of West Basin. From here it follows the west side of the main channel and now terminates at the Southern Pacific Slip near Timms Point, with a branch runto the top of the bluff near Fort McArthur. ning -The Southern Pacific Railroad was the first railroad to develop and serve the inner and outer harbors on the west side of the main channel and for the past forty years has made large investments (Continued on Page 20)

April 1, 1928

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to mcet the burden of providing adequate rail facilities to handle

the commerce of the port in a satisfactory manner, The Union Pacific System. through one of its operating units, thc Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, has been identi6ed with the growth of Southern California since 1905. Its lines reach the Harbor District through Long Beach, terminating at East San Pedro and serving the development on Terminal Island, which during the past three years represents approximately $8,-

000,000 worth of improvements. These improvements made by thc City of Los Angeles consist of three stips, iour transit sheds, fifteen

berths, an open municipal lumber wharf, and the Badger Avenue Bascule Bridge.

The largest electric interurban system in the world, namcly the Pacific Electric Railway Company, with a total railroad mileage of. 1,162 miles, serving fifty-four incorporated cities and reaching every important commuqity in four counties within a radius of seventy miles from Los Anleles, also serves Los Angeles Harbor (Continued on Page 22)

The document being signed is the contract f or Unified Operation of Rail facilities at Los lngqles Hgybor._ The^signing .of this -agre,ement c.on' 'the stituted in a befiu{ng ir*rnt, the first official actton of City Gouernment in its nazu $5,000,000 City H-all. City offic.inls, railroad erecuti.aes ond representatives 6f the Greater Hardor Committee and Chiwber of L'ommerce zaere in attendance. Seated from left to right-G. S-. K-ing; W. K.- Etter; J. T. Saunders; H, M. Robinson; Mayor George Cryer; Walter B. Allen, Carl R. Grg.y; p._lA. P_ontius anL !-.-E-. Stephens o Loaett' L' B' Iones' D' F' McGarrv' standing rroin lert to right-F' H' Knickerbo'utti;fri,iit'.'f.^E:l;f;,-

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District with a network of lines in San Pedro and Wilmington

comprising l8 miles of trackage.

During 1926, the Santa Fe completed their connection with the trackage owned by the City of Los Angeles at Anaheim Street, Wilmington and, through interchange with the Pacific Electric, have access to serve the industries of the entire district.

The Plan

Under provisions of this agreement the 125 miles of tracks, constituting the railrobd properties in the Harbor District, will be operated as a single and neutral system, al1 of the merged facilities to be operated as a single unil 1e be known as the "Harbor Belt Line Railroad."

The control and management of the Belt Line is vested in a Board of Control and a Board of Operation. The Board of Control comprises eight members, four of which will be appointed by the City of Los Angeles, and one each by the four railroad companies. For the action of this board, an affirmative vote of six members is required. Under this arrangement the City of Los Angeles is given equal voice with the railroads in the control, operation and management of all the railroad properties at the Harbor and insures unhampered future development of port facilities along economic lines in full harmony with the orderly development of the port"

, Under this board will be an operating group composed of five members, the City and each railroad to appoint one member,

April I, 1928

which will be known as the Board of Operation. An affirmative vote of four members is required to sanction any action of this board.

The railroad facilities to be operated by the Harbor Belt Line Railroad include all rail facilities in the entire harbor area south of

Anaheim Street and westerly from Badger Avenue south to and

along the Long Bebch boundary line. Fifty-eight miles of municipal tracks are merged with sixty-seven miles of privately owned tracks, and accompanying facilities, into a single freight terminal system.

The contract is original in text and has the distinction of being

as unique a proposition as has taken place in such circles anywhere in

the country. It provides for all contingencies and reconciles all conflicting interests, solving a score of perplexing problems.

An enumeration of some of the benefits and advantages which will result through the consummation of this agreement tends to emphasize the importance of the project which is unquestionably one of the most notable achievements in the City's history: l. It saves the City from the expense of duplicating unnecessarily existing rail facilities, and gives all railroads now at the port, together with any that may come later, equality of access to all piers, industries and harbor facilities.

2. It gives the city an equal voice in the management of the system and fully protects the public interest in the future development of Los Angeles Harbor.

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3. It will materiallv increase the revenue from the present City-owned railroad faciiities without increasing the-overhead.

4. It multiples the rail facilities of the communities it reaches and so increasei their attractiveness from an industrial standpoint.

5. It also multiplies the rail facilities of the steamshio-com-

panies and assures the prompt handling of cargoes by the most favor-

able route.

6. It should reduce operating costs for the handling of cars and so will operate to reduie freight rates and places the railroads in a better position to meet truck competition.

7. Swiiching charges within the harbor area will be lowered' The harbor areals to einbrace three zones, San Pedro, Wilmington and East San Pedro, with interzone rates. The existing 80-cent-aton rate between East San Pedro and San Pedro will be reduced to 60 cents a ton and the minimum car rate of $14.40 will be decreased to $iO.OO, thus effecting a saving to shippers of many 1fi6r'-s2nd5 if doliars a vear. Other reductions in switching charges will result by reason of unification in lieu of the present- combinations of rates olcasioned by the separate operation of the individual railroads toservins the district. dav ' 8.

It ihould also be borne in mind that a large number of industries and facilities are directly served by the various railroads being *iri.h or".iical and phvsical conditions would not permitcausing r.i"ia 6" a seoaratelv owned or created belt line, without

a rate siiuation less sitisfactory than that prevailing un-der the-plan of unified operation, which hai been adoptel by. the-City and endorsed with-the future development of Los Angeles Harbor.S. tt substantially meets the stipulation of the Federal Govern*.ni'".td itdicates the willingness of Los Angeles to comply-with the requirements of the Government for the construction of the $14 000.000 outer breakwater.

'- 10' It piovides that the Belt Line-area wil,l be "home" territory for all linei and each freight station in the district will be a consolidated station for all member lines, afiording greater conveniences - - to the shipping public. his' numerous additional advantages- which esfn. if,e project as a solid civic achievement and furnishes a tabli;he; "gt..-*i iou.a"tt" on'which may be built a greater prosperity-for Los Angeles Harbor, the City of Los Angeles, the Cotmty of Los Angel€s, ealifornia and the entire Southwest'

PACIFIC DOOR & SASH CO. ARE'CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTORS FOR EDWARDS CONCEALED HINGES Pacific Door & Sash Co., Los Angeles, are distributors for the Edwards Con' cealed Cabinets and Hinges for the state of

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The illustration gives an idea of how the mirror door of the cabinet can be tilted to any desired position, but this invention of H. P. Edward. wholesale lumberman of Portland, Ore., has to be seen to be

fully appreciated.

The Edwards Hinge is tke mirror in the desired position. simplicity i t s e I f. . N o springs or complicated parts to get but oi order. A strong arm oJ cold rolied steel tarries the weight of the mirror, its strength being ample to carry more than twice .its rveight.

This arm moves on a horizontal axis at two points, allowing free movement of the mirror from right to left. Steel straps revolving on a small steel shaft and attached to the panil carrying- the mirror, allow the tilting movement, iither up or down. Thumb screlvs regulate the friction or .4 slight touch o,f the fingers places

tension, and need only occasional tightening.

NEW HOME FOR EAST LONG BEACH YARD

C. E. Garrison of East Long Bqach announces that he is building a new and very modern office and yard for his lumber- business at the corner of Obispo and Eleventh Streets in East Long Beach and will very shortly move his vard from its present location at 3757 East Anaheim Street

[o the new location. The construction plans call for an office building of the Spanish bungalorv type, a large double shed, plaster and cement warerooms and a planing mill.

April l, 1928

THE CALIFORNIA LUUBER MERCHANT

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Three easy things to selllBeauty, durability and fir" prote&ion!

OU can cut through any El Rey shingle and show your customer

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You can show him an assorrment of colors and blends of Slate, with which E[ Rey Shingles are covered. It gives thern rich, COLORFUL BEAUTY that is permanent.

And you can point out the FIRE RESISTIVE qualities of this slate surface covering his roof-and there's his PROTECTION-

strikingly evidenced by reduced fire insurance cost.

The entire El Rey line 9ffers a smong combination of salcs points. And

it indudes every type of asphalt roofing, smooth-surfaced orllate. You,ll find it a f*t-moving, profiable line to handle. Let us glve you prices and full paniculars.

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TIIE CALIFORNIA LUMBE.R MERCHANT SEND EDDIE PEGGS YOUR ENTRY NOW FOR SAN FRANCISCO LUMBERMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT The following committees are working on arrangements for the big San Francisco Lumbermen's Golf Tournament, to be held Friday, April 13th, (note the lucky date), at the Presidio Golf Club.

Hardwood, Ted Higgins, J. E. Higgins Lumber Co.; Redwood, Al Nolan, Pacific Lum,ber Co.; White & Sugar Pine, C. C. Stibich, Pickering Lumber Co.; Retailers, A. L. Stockton, A. L. Stockton Lumber Co.; Dinner, Bert Johnson, A. B. Johnson I.umber Co.; Bert Neylan, Booth-Kelly Lumber Co., and Eddie Tietjen, Sudden Christcnsen; Prizes, Hugh Handlev, Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co.; Dave Painter, Fruit Growers' Supply Co.; John Stroud, E. J. Dodge Co. and Harry Vincent, E. K. Wood Lumber Co.; Publicity, W. T. Black, California Lumber Merchant; General, Eddie Peggs, W. R. Charnberlin Co.; Russell T. Gheen, C. D. Johnson Lumber Co.; Frank O'Connor, Donovan Lumber Co., and J. Walter Kelly, Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co.; Handicap, Bill Beebe, Al Morley, Jim Hall.

Russell Gheen is general chairman. IIe announces that the tournament is open to every lumberman in California and Arizona, and makes the special request that intending entrants act now, to give com,mittees a chance to make perfect arrangements, sending their entries to J. E. Peggs, 618 Matson Bldg, San Francisco.

SAN DIEGO LUMBERMAN RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS The many friends of Albert A. Frost, well-known lumberman of San Diego, will be glad to learn that he is well on the road to recovery after several weeks of illness from pneumonia and lung congestion. It is expected that he will be back at his desk within a short time.-

Ap.ril l, 1928

STEWART INSO BOARD CO. HOLD ANNUAL MEETING A. D. Stewart Re-Elected President At the first annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Stewart Inso Board Co. held February 21st at St. Joseph, Missouri, A. D. Stewart rvas re-elected president, Charles Waddles was elected vice-president, I. A, Vant, treasurer, James A. Davis, secretary, and O. Robinson,

assistant secretary-treasurer.

The board of directors consists of the officers with the

exception of Mr. Robinson, and the following men: William Goetz, St. Joseph, Mo.; William Albrecht, St. Joseph, Mo.; J. J. Linn, Kansas City, Mo.; Ed. S. Lindas, Wichita, Kans.

The Inso Board plant has been in operation for about thirty days, turning out daily abotrt 60,000 square feet of insulating board made from wheat straw. Technical difficulties have been overcome and rvithin a short while the plant will be running to capacity.

REDWOOD PANELS BECOMING POPULAR ALL OVER THE COUNTRY "Plyco" panels, manufactured from Redr,r'ood by the Western Plywoods Company in their up-to-date plywood plant at Martinez, have attained a wide distribution all over the country, according to Carrol \\r. Srr.ith, president of the company, who has recently returned from an extended trip throughout the East in company with H. L. Nelson, sales manag'er. "Redwood panels are becoming popular not only all over the United States, but in A,ustralia as rvell. Although we only started marketing our product last October, we have some nice repeat business from Australia," Mr. Smith said.

"Plyco" panels are distributed in Northern California by the Strable Hardwood Co., Oakland, and in Southern California by E. J. Stanton & Son, Los Angeles.

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Hoo Hoo News FLnTCHER WALKER, JR.TALKS TO SAN FRANCISCO HOO-HOO CLUB ON BIG GAME HUNTING IN AFRICA I Fletcher Walker, Jr., Cashier of the Red River Lumber Company, Westwood, gave a talk to members of the San /Francisco Hoo-Hoo etuU on "Hunting Big Game In Africa," at the regular luncheon meeting of the club held at the Palace Hotel. San Francisco,March 22.

Mr. Walker spoke for. an hour, enthralling his hearers with brief descriptions of a few of the many thrilling experiences he and his party had on their recent expedition into the world's greatest big game hunting grounds. .No less interesting than the hunting incidents, were his descriptions of the customs of the various tribes of African natives with whom they came in contact.

Mr. Walker's word pictures of such sights as herds of big game animals half a mile wide and shoulder to shoulder going to a water hole, and of enraged lions that can cover 100 yards in four seconds, will be remembered by all who had the privilege of hearing this talk.

Irving P. Gardner, Red River Lumber Company, issued a cordial invitation to attend the big Hoo Hoo Concat to be held jointly by the Westwood, Susanville and McCloud Hoo-Hoo Clubs, on the Pit River, June 23 and 24.

President Bert Johnson presided, and being J. H. McCailum Day, Fred Roth was chairman of the day.

Secretary Oscar Johnson is to be congratulated on the high quality of the speakers he has provided since he took over the job, and the increased attendance is proof of the members' appreciation.

APRIL 14th DATE FOR ONTARIO CONCATENATION

Dee C. Essley, of the J. W. Heinecke l-umber Yard of Ontario, Vicegerent Snark for the Orange Belt District, has announced that a large number of applicants for membership, which have been on file for sometime, will be initiated into the mysteries of the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo on April 14th at Ontario. The Red Hill Country Club will be the scene of the event.

CONCAT HELD AT FRESNO

A large class of kittens were initiated into the Fresno

Hoo-Hoo on March 24th at a dinner and Concatenation staged in that city by Vicegerent Snark W. P. Johnson of Fresno. The Parson was the principal speaker at the dinner table.

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EAST BAY HOO HOO CLUB MAY SELL FIRM MEMBERSHIPS President Clem Fraser announced at the regular meeting

of the East Bay Hoo Hoo Club, No. 39, held at Hotel

Leamington, Oakland, March 23, that the question of sell-

ing firm memberships in the club, as well as individual memberships, would be considered at an early date. This method had been adopted, he said, by the St. Louis Hoo Hoo Club, and it seemed to him the best way of insuring

that the finances of the club are placed on a better basis.

Mirrill Robinson, Loop Lumber & Mill Co., Alameda, was chairman of the day, and there was an excellent at-

tendance.

President Fraser obtained good prices at his auction, due no doubt, to his assertion that Bert Bryan, Strable Hardwood Co., had such good luck ever since he had a little heathen god knocked down to him at the last meeting.

The speaker was George M. Cornwall of The Timberman, who gave an interesting talk on how the various Pacific Coast woods were named.

HOO.HOO CLUBS TO PARTICIPATE IN FOREST WEEK PROGRAM The Fresno Hoo-Hoo Club is preparing a program of Friends of the Forest activities for the observance of Arnerican Forest Week from April 22nd to April 28th. H. N. Wheeler, Chief Lecturer of the United States Forest Service, will address one meeting during the week.

Members of the Stockton Hoo-Hoo Club will join with the Rotary Club in a meeting on April 25th for a part in the Forest Week Program and the meeting will be addressed by Mr. Wheeler in the interest of the United States Forest Service. Mr. Chas. G. Bird, Manager of the Stockton Lumber Company, President of the Sacramento HooHoo Club and also a Rotarian, was able to arrange for the participation of the Hoo-Hoo in this meeting.

H. N. WHEELER TO ADDRESS LOS ANGELES HOO HOO CLUB

H. N. Wheeler, chief lecturer for the United States Forest Service, Washington, D. C., will address the Los Angeles Hoo Hoo Club at their regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, April 5. Mr. Wheeler is an able speaker and has addressed many Hoo Hoo Clubs throughout the coun-

try. His address will be very instructive and should be of

great interest to everyone connected with the lumber industry. A large attendance is expected to attend this meetlng.

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Plywoods and The Airplane Industry California ranks high in aeronautical development, and in these days of speedlnd rapid transit through'the revolutlonlzrng of transportation by the airplane, this industry has made tremendous progress in the state during the past few years. ConditionJ here are ideal for aviatioi: the'climate is favorable for yearlong flying and the state boasts !j .lgRro.ximately seventy airports aia nity flying schools.

Ualrtornia is now in a position to play a leading part in the aeronautical development of the Paiific Coastl Wood has- alwayJ played an important part in the development of the airplane, and for t[e small-speed plane that is used fon both commercial and private flying,-plywoods that are- built up to the necessary requirementi. ire found especially adapted for this type -J of machine. The use of plywoods. give the machine minimum weight and also possess the required strength.

Harry V. Hanson and Roddie Mulholland of the California Panel & Veneer Co., Los Angeles, were hosts last week to a representative of "The California Lumber Merchant" when an entire day was spent in inspecting several of the airplane factories in the Loi Angeles bist.ic"t. Their itinerary also included a visit to the Ci-over Field airport at I-os Ange'les. ,_There are 27 manufacturing plants'in the I os Angeles district that are devoted to ihe airplane in_ dustry-some plants are manufacturing planes while others are specializing in airplane parts. Missrs. Hanson and Mulholland are aeronautic enthusiasts and are frequent visitors at the Clover Field airport where they make many

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plane industry, whenever any new plane is launched in the T-os Angeles district you will geneially see these two gentlemen present to see the plane make its fiist take-ofi. ."A long time has elapsed since the days of King Tut when plywoods were used in the first twin beds knJwn to history but the uses of plywoods have kept stride with the march of progress, and to-day plyrvoods are an important item in the making of airplanes," Mr. Hanson says. For the small fast lypes of machine that are used in air transport, commercial and private flying he states, "that the uses of P]Iwoods are both practical and economical." Spruce, Port Orford cedar, walnut, gum, balsa, Douglas fir, and birch are among the various kinds of plywoods used in the construction of airplanes. M"ly of these speed planes are made almost entirely of laminated ptywoods, except for the landing gear and motor _mount., Large quantitiel of plywoods are also used for the interior finish of the cabins ihit are used for passenger travel.

For use in airplane construction, these woods are sliced or rotary cut, depending on the use for which it is wanted. into thin layers Lrom l,/2O to l/16 of an inch in thickness and with the use of the finest waterproof glue laminated to

the required specifications-when completid giving the ap-

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Mr. I{anson declares that the use of the speed planes for commercial and private purposes is only in its infancy and that the growth- of the airplane industry in the next few years will be rapid. In speaking of the air mail, he states

Iilerior aiew of Cabin of Bach Air Yacht showing zuainscoting and ceiling finished in l/16" 3 Ply Figureil Red Gum.

that the recent cut in the airplane mail rate from 10c q,lSH, ounce to 5c which was recintly approved by the 4#W postoffice sub-committee at Washington will greatly.sffiffi:,r iate the use of the airplane. 'There are now 24 mail Ilhes serving approximately 65,000,0@ people, and the cut in the air mail rites will be influential in opening up "feeder" mail lines throughout the country, which will necessitate many additional planes to look after this business. For thb business man, traveling by plane is becoming more popular every day and as an illustration of the time saved, he say-s that a trip from Los Angeles to Seattle can now be made in 10 hours and 30 minutes of actual flying time: the trip to San Francisco can be made in 3 hours and 15 minutes and 7 hours and 15 minutes are consumed between San Fran= cisco and Seattle.

The California Panel & Veneer Co. and the H. B. Maris Panel Co. of San Francisco are the California representatives of the Coos Veneer & Box Co. of Marshfield, Oregon, which company is specializing in aircraft plywoods. Benj.

Ostlind, manager and sales manager of the Marshfield concern, also predicts a great future for the airplane both from a commercial and private standpoint. Mr. Ostlind uses the airplane a great deal himself on his business trips, and recently madE a special trip from Marshfield to Los Angeles to make the inaugural flight in one of the West Coast Air Transport Co.'s new passenger planes between Los Angeles ind Seattle. In i recent interview, Mr. Ostlind who had arrived in California after a six weeks' business trip through the east, stated to a representative of "The California- Lumber Merchant";-"!Is1s is one instance of the time saving possibility of air travel. I stopped off the train at St. Paul on my way east, completed my business there, took the Air Mail passenger plane to Chicago, and made the same connection for New York that I would have made had (Continued on Page 35)

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I\'fY FAVORITE STORIES

By Jack Dionne

. A9e not guaranteed-Some I have told tor 2O years-Some less

Following Up His Advantage Worlds of stories have been told illustrating how much a quick follow-up can do in making a sale or clinching one, but never a better one than the true story of the days of Napoleon. One day when the great Emperor was reviewing his troops the horse on which he was riding shied and ran, tho Generd powerless to stop the maddened beast.

But a private darted from the ranks, grasped the bridle as one who knows how, quickly subdued the horse and brought him to a staqdstill, placed the reins in the hands o{ tfte Corsican, and saluted.

For this soldier recognized opportunity, filled the needs of the situation, and got the Emperor's name on the dotted line the minute he was sold. He neither waited fo,r the Emperor's ardor to cool, nor talked too much. This rras quick selling.

SANTA ROSA TO HAVE NEW LUMBER BUSINESS D. M. Dickonson, formerly manager of the Sterling Lumber Company at Folsom, has recently resigned and announced his intention of starting in the lumber business for himself at Santa Rosa, California. The exact date of the opening of the new business has not been set. H. F. Duncan,_fo.rmerly with the Diamond Match Company at Red Bltg,- is norv manager for the Sterling Lumber Company at Folsom.

NE\^/ PUBLICATION JUST ISSUED BY REDWOOD ASSOCIATION .just"Rhapsodies _In Wood" is the title of a new publication issued by the California Redwood Association. This is a collection of photographs illustrating difierent uses of Redwood for exteriors and interiors. Each photosraph is carefully selected for its architectural merit. Retaii dellers who are interested can obtain a complimentary cap1, f1es1 the California Redwood Association,-24 Califo?nia'St., San

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PLYWOODS AND THE AIRPLANE INDUSTRY (Continued from Page 33) I remained on the train." "The growth of the airplane passenger business will be rapid in the future," he declared'

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Roddie Mulholtand and Harry V. Hanson at Clozter Field Airiort read! f'or take-off on triP to San Diego.

The accompanying photographs show illustrations of the Lockheed and Bich Air Yacht which are manufactured in Los Angeles, together with an interior view of the cabin of the Bach Air Yacht which demonstrates the uses of plywoods in airplane manufacturing.

The above are the t{rree great Gonsiderations in ideal Insurance. It is remarkable how fully the Lumbermen't Reciprocal Association combineg these three essentials.

BEART ROGERS LUMBER CO. INCORPORATE The Beart Rogers Lumber Company, located at the corner of Santa Fe and Florence Avenues, Los Angeles, has recently incorporated for the sum of $35,000 and announced its blans for tfie immediate erection of an additional lumber yard on a seven-lot tract facing on a prominent boulevard, furchased by them for the purpose of expansion.

Beart Rogers and W. F. Conner, who have conducted the Beart Rogers Lumber Company for the past two year.s ol a partnerihip basis, were formerly r11th the Woodhead Lumber Company of Los Angeles. Under the new arrangemefit Beart Rogers is President, M. L. Knabb, Mr. Rogers' daughter, is Vice-President and W. F. Conner is Secretary-Treasurer'

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April I, 1928

Organization Address delivered by Kenneth Smith, Secretary of The Lumber Dealers Association of Los Angeles, before the Lumbermen's Club of Arizona at Phoenix, March 16, 1928 . About the only difterence between a rut and a grave is that a grave is deeper. The tumber industry has plodded along in the rut of individualism for so long that it is worn now almost deep enough ror fbr a grave. Many vlew plight ot pesliview tne t-he plrgnt of tne lumDer rnoustry industry'so so pesstthe lumber rhistically that they are convinced it is a grave, and the only thing that makes me think them mistaken is that the industrv is at last Cwakening to the salvation that awaits it in Organization.

I Organization is not a panacea for all the ills that beset us, but it ip our one and only hope of maintaining legitimate profit margins; {nd should be embraced with alacrity and supported with enthusiasm. fou here have already embraced your opportunity and I say to you that however great your enthusiasm may be, it cannot over reach tlrc poesibilities if you all will thoroly understand that Organization iL not an end of itself but only the means to that end and devote to il fnst the proper study and then, when you know what you want to lccomplish, put the same "drive" behind its acts that you would

The program we are working on is cutting the water today with all sails set and looks like a sure success, but if it wrecks on somc unseen rock, the goal will not be abandoned as unattainable, but instead another program will be launched and a continuous efiort made until a workabte solution of our problems is found. If you set out to try a given plan and then when that plan fails throw up your hands, you may as well not have started. But if you set your objcctive firat and tlren make and rernake your campaign to attain that objective without ever entertaining any thought but that it can bc done-fhen IT WILL BE DONE. Having built for permanency first we set out to do two things as the foundation of our organization effort, with the understanding that whatever was necessary to attain these objects would be done.

Onc was to develop a competitive situation that would be equitable to all interests, large yards and small yards, common yards and No. 3 yards. We recognized the present position in the trade of every youf own. ons in it, and conceded his right to be there. We started thinking : Study, the prelude to vision, and action, the result of vision, arc from the premise that they do exist and will probably continue to just as absolutely essential to organization success as to individual- do so, regardless of whetlier half the number might be more than dnd oven more so because an organization can never quite achievc. enough; that low-grade is carried in the market and witl continue to that something we call "personality" in an individuat. Personatity be, and that the problem was not eradication of yards or commodiriroderates thc ill results of unsound planning for the individual jusl 'ties but rather how to create profitable conditions for each and every ts it h-eightens- soundly con-ceived action, buian organization's pians yard. must be sound, or they will fall.

In the second place we recognized that selling on price is the ' No problem can ever be adequately solved unless it is first ade- quir:ksand that swallows profits and set out to create an undbrquately visioned, and, for the reason just suggested, this is even rn6re standing of costs, of sound estimating practices, of uniform terms issential to organization success than individual success, You that would insure a legitimate margin of profit; We concluded that {rust think 6rstl education was the most efiective means of achieving our program I I do not know what your greatest local problems may bc. but I and devcloped a written Standard Practice which is the guide of do know that in the market of grcater Los- Angeles, wc- facid, and 2OD yards today as in addition to the Los Angeles associamore than 20d rtill do, problems that require straight and frank thinking.

1923 was tion it is used by all the surrounding communities, :ommunrttes, navrng having bcen Deen -of pcak volume year with us and it was the culmination a widelv adopted by Santa Monica, lonica. San Ferr,ando F Vallev. Pasadena, Valley, Pasadena. Alhamheralded boom that multiptied the number of yards far beyond any bra, Centinella Valley, San Pedro and Long Beach. need of normal times. 1924 found less volume done than IgZ3. lgfi But in this day and age no group, however well it i governs itself, liss than 1924, 1926 less than 1925, 1927 less than 1926; low yeirj of is immunc to the competition groups and other industrics in Detition of other crouDs just steadily declining-volume, yet about as many yards as ln 192J. and it h this latter day development that is making it imperativc im Thc rcsult was that where the 6nal rcsult did ih6w in btack. you that atl branches of the lumber industry not only organize but that rlceded a sgy glass to see it and in most cas€s the figures weij so they COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER in the fight the glaringly red that owners had to use sun glasses when looking industry is just commcncing to make to retain its markets. markcts. The them over. wholesalers of Los Angeles are organizing and we are happy to With every man fighting to keep up his own votume and nrcctins know they are, because WHAT WE NEED ABOVE ALL ot-ch cut of his neighbor with a lower price of his own, the trade haii THINGS ELSE IN OUR MARKET, and the same is true of f|llen victim to all the vices of unbridled competition: The pricing yours, IS STABILITY. function was turned over to contractors, every competitive bili beini I know, and you know, that instability ol our primary markets auctioned to the lowest bidder. Rebating, commission sptittinj has been a curse to our industry and that unstable whotesale prices of delivery charges, increased discount, unwarranted credit arc a grave handicap to maintenance of stabte retail conditions, Our ryaiving extension, shading_of established prises, knocking between yards and between groups of yards, stealing customers or-forcing comoetitorr to make unreasonabte concessions in order to hold their resular drstom, werc.some of the things that added to the unfriendlf and unpleasan-t retatio.ns betwccn yards. It was just one fight aftir an*her .and. regardless of who won, if any one ever dii[, they were

Pyrrhic victories. It got to where just about one more'victo-ry and there would have been no on€ able to return to the combat. prob_tem w_as, a,nd still_ is, further complicated by the volumc of-The low grade lumber that is dumped in on oui market ind the hugc {uantities of _unsold cargo always on hand at the Harbor. fo handle these last two intelligently requires close cooperation with thc manufacturers and we have great hope that with ttre trcw soirii being shown in thc Northwest we will have help from that soirce ip-the eftort wc are making to market their product intelligently at

dris cnd.

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unique in what wc are doing. Wc just decidod

-nothing about what used to be, to quit wailing thai there were F quit talking lpo maly yards, too many boats, too many sale-smen. too -marr" fholesalers, too much low grade, too much unsold carco. and thit

{rofits could. not bc bettered because these barriers c6uid not ba {9m-gv-ed, and began thinking from where we were. Result. W; *!gtis-ttc4 pa_st animosities by organiziug all yards a series of

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Acighborhood groups, each represented in a central board, which reorcscnt3 atl yards and all interests and of which 103 of the l0Z yaiis b Lo-s n{ngeles are now a p?rt. We created a permanent orginization that will carry on regardtess of the vicissitudes that michi beset iny .one part of_the program. This determination of pe"i,a"-nitv eontinuing o-ur efiort to ag-aln contror our.owr busineer ii rcspongibli in considerable measure for our unusual success.

troubles as retailers are few and easity remedied when the wholesale markets are firm or rising. It is when they are weak and unstable that our troubles begin. Retailers everywhere should welcome with open arcns every organization of wholesaler or manufacturer that gives promise of contributing to the establishment of stable conditron9.

In Southern California we are so close to the standing tree that we are quicklr hurt by unhcalthy conditions in any branch of the industry and we may more readity see the necessity for cooperatioh all atong the line than dealers who are farther from the mills, but we know that only complete industry organization will insure our owD prosperity so we not only are welcoming the organization of the wholesalers and applauding the expanding activities of the manufac-

turers' organizatiirns, but we ardently hope that the mills of the northwest whose primary market is Southern California and Arizona will cooperate on some plan which witl control the flow of their product to our harbor and permit it to be marketed in an orderly

and profitable manner.

Wc realizd the necessity of control in order to prevent demoralization and are ready to cooperate with any and every legitimate and rcasonable effort in that direction. I am not familiar with your local problems but there is no question that stability of whotesate and primary markets in a great aid to stability of retail markets, and I think you wilt greatly aid yourselves by cooperating heartily with cvery other organization in the lumber industry.

Of course there are difficulties, There always are. There atways wilt be. If there were no difficulties to overcome most of the fun of birsiness would be gone. Difficulties are what make life interesting.

But the point to get fixed in your mind is that the kind of difficultiel that confront business today are not those of yesterday. Today'i

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difficulties are problems of the whole industry-they q9-impo-ssible of solution by-the policy of individualism that has held back our industry for sb longland can only be solved by group- thinking Pnd croup iction. We have to quit thinking about how things q!ed--to 5e of ought to be and sTARi THINKING FROM WHERE wE

ARE.

The last commercial census shows that one-ninth ol t/o ol the manufacturing corporations of this country ale earning-nearly- half of the total iorporate profits of industry... .{hat does that t-ell you about the opportunity- of the smatl individual business unless he stands shouldir to shoulder with every neighbor in united action?

Never was thc lessor, taught by the fable of the bundle of fagots more needed by businesJ men than today. The Dep-artment - of

Commerce, headid for the last seven years-by the-e-xceptio-nally able 'Secretary who will be the next President of these United States, has . aided and encouraged trade associations in every possiblg wqy. - - In a signed statCnrent Hoover recently s1!d, i1 part,- "In the field of cconoriic research, in statistics, in simplification and standardization of commodities, in promotion of arbitration of commercial dis' putes, aud in scores of other directions, trade associations have made i most valued contribution to our economic progress.

"WHILE OUR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE MUST BE BASED UPON INCENTIVE TO THE INDIViDUAL YET THE NATIONAL INTEREST REOUIRES A CERTAIN DEGREE OF COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS IN

ORDER that we may reduce and eliminate industrial waste, lay the foundation for constant decrease in production and distribution costs, obtain the fundamental increase in wages and standards and thereby -Trade associations, like many other good thin-gs. T-ay pe of living. abused.-but such abuses have become rare exceptions. Within the last few years trade associations have rapidly developed into -legitimate and constructive fields of the utmost public interest and have marked a fundamental step in the gradual evolution of our whole economic life."

There is no questioning the fact that organization such as yours here represent a natural development of our commercial and economic life.

Thru organization small firms have secured- many-of- the advantages that used to go only.to giant-corporations. Information is exihanged, standards of business conduct are set. up, market- extension campaigns are undertaken, programs for- elimination of waste maooed out, unfair practices stamped out, uniform cost accounting achiived and thru it efficiency in buying, selling and manufacturing promoted and better management methods encouraged and popularized.

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Thru simplification and standardization activities alone the Dc-

p"r-t*."i fii-ores industry is saving $500,0m,000 per year. . Grade and size standardization in the lumber industry is a part ot thelr program' 'Other approved activities are public rtlations, cooperative adver' tisinc. trade retations, arbitration (which is a great aid in reducing

unet6ical practices and trade abuses), credit a-nd insurance bureaus, reduction bf accidents and labor turnover, traffic bureaus, etc.

The battles of business are battles of strategy, and are getting too complex for solution by the individual. It is literally t-rue tbat thc greaiest success of the individual todby can come only from organizatron.

All of you must be familiar with the tremendously increased orcanizatio; activities of regional and national lumber associations in iecent years, and with the activity of the national Committee on Wood Utiliiation, fostered and managed by the Department of Commerce, Their wo.rk in advertising, in trade promotion, in establishing uniformity of grading, in trade markin-g, in disseminaton of statistics, in traffic service, in taxation and reforestatlon mattersr-tn building code regulations,'on lien laws, etc. is destined to be of far reaching infuence on your business.

One ictivity that alone will revolutionize our business and which is as sure to iome as we both live another five years is grade marking. Already accepted in the East it is a foregone conclusion we will have it here little as I know most of you who hear me now believe it. We lumbermelr are still in the dark ages of merchandis' ing in many respects and in the selling of a,n unidentifiable product m6st of all.- As someone has aptly put it, unbranded and uncertainly graded lumber is like a Missouri mule-without.pride of ancestry or fiope of posterity. Whether you now leljeve.it or not__6vg ye?rs from today you will be selling grade marked lumber. The lumber industry has at last begun to untrack itself and it will move fast to make up lost ground. It must.

The iawmill man has tong dominated the industry with his view that the only thing to be expected of him was to saw up the log to the best advantage and that it was then up to the woild to use what he had made, but altho I have been accused many times of being an unreasonable critic of that attitude, I said years ago that his policy would destroy him and it has. As long as the world used glear lumber in abundance and the sawmill was close to the consuming market, he got away with it, but when the use of clear declined, substitutes cut in on the market, and the mills lost their price advantage of close irroximity to market, his theory fell apart and every smart manuJacturer today knows his only salvation lies in fighting (Continued on Page 4l)

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SHE HAD MEASURED IT A colored woman went to buy \collar {dr her husband.

"What size?" asked the clerk. age to reach round his throat wif my bofe hands." (Bruce)

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THE PRICE CUTTER He admits his own failure as a salesman.

He acknowledges that he can't come out and win in the

open.

He allies himself to the bootlegger, the professional beggar, and the gangster.

IIe reveals to everyone that he cannot win by fighting fair.

He brands himself as a hitter below the belt.

He confesses that he has to have special rules made for his side.

And, like all those who fight under cover, he eveqtually perishes by his own hand.

If the business world were dominated by price cutters there would be no business.

EDWARD MARKHAM SAID: "\l[fe have committed The Golden Rule to memory. Let us now commit it to life.

ALREADY He-May I have the last dance with you?

She-Boy, you've just had it. ' PENNY WISE AND POUNDING FOOLISH Some travelers returning to their hotel in Scotland one evening noticed an old Scotchman wonking anxiously over a penny-in-the.slot machine that refused to deliver the purchase or return the penny. The next morning they ipassed the same spot and samr the poor man dead beside ;the slot machine.

April 1, 1928

WHEN IT'S THREE TO TWO You may go strong with a wicked curve And a fast one shooting through, But I won't say till I know your nerve, That the chances are you'll do.

You may be great with a change of pace, But I'll watch how you get by; When it's three to two, with three on base, I've seen 'em\come anfl I've seen 'em go, And many {gny with stuff Enough to conq\r irlrlany show ft's soft to pitch when there's no one on, But the test that goes with me, Is the bases full, with two men gone, And the count at two and three.

-James

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PICK UPS Black One-What kind of seegars youall smoke?

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Black On*-What kind is they?

Brown On+Castaways, dumbell, castaways.

COMPETITION Two brothers, one living North of the Missouri-Kansas line and the other just'South of it, were enthusiastic boosters for their respective states. ThW farms. One morni4g the son of the Missouri showed up at the house of his Arkansas "IJncle Henry, Pap wants to borry yer a Missouri watermelon.tt

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the one from Arkansas. him but the boys got the cantaloupg and we

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We cater to the small yard--,---, And the smaller dealers have found out that our service to them is REAL SERVICE. Our quick shipment of anything and everything for the building trade by car or truck makes it possible for the small dealer to give tip-top service to his trade, and yet keep down his investment, his insurance and his overhead.

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April 1, 1928

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turers, Inc., are located in Seattle, Washington, and district offices are being opened in various parts of the country under the direction of thoroughly trained plywood men who will be able to assist the users of plywood on their various problems, giving their personal attention to all matters. District Offices are now opened in Chicago, New York City, Kansas City and San Francisco, the latter being in charge of Larue "Larry" J. Woodson, and located in the Santa Marina Building, 112 Market St. Mr. Woodson told The CALIFORNI.{ LUMBER MERCHANT that one of the first acts of the new consolidation rvas the appointment of a researih man, who has been spending his time working in the different plants, and who already has found ways and means to better the product, thus rendering a service not only to themselves but to the rvhole industrv.

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Present plans of the company are to ship all their Redwood by water to their mill at D'Lo, IMiss. to be manufactured there.

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MacDONALD & HA,RRINGTON PURCHASE VALLEJO LUMBER CO.'S YARD MacDonal'J & Ilarrington, San Francisco, have purchased the planl and yard of the Vallejo Lumber Co. They will install a planing mill. Carl Mitchell will continue as

the Portland Manufacturing Company, Portland, Oregon.

This represents about 35/o of thi output of the Fir 1nd Spruce plywood industry.

Thomas Autzen, President of the Portland Manufacturing Company, is President of the new Corporation; E. E. Westman, Vice-President and Manager of the Washington Veneer Company, Vice-President; E. Q. Walton, President of the Walton Veneer Company, Treasurer; G. L. Bartells, Manager of the Elliott Bay Mill Company, Secretary and

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San Diego Hoo Hoo Stage Concat on Desert Near Calexico

The San Diego Hoo-Hoo staged a unique concatenation on Saturday afternoon, March 10, on the desert about six miles east of Calexico. The concatenation was called "Cowling's Cactus Concat" in honor of Bill Cowling, junior Hoo-Hoo on the San Diego Nine. The San Diego delegation chartered a bus to make this trip into the Imperial Valley with Frank Park, vicegerent snark of the San Diego district, in charge. B. W. Byrne, vicegerent snark of the Los Angeles district, led a good sized delegation of the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo to Calexico to attend the afiair.

The concatenation lvas staged at 4:30 P. M. with Frank Park and the following members of his Nine in charge of the initiation: senior Hoo-Hoo, W. J. I\fcDermott; junior

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Hoo-Hoo, W. S. Cowling; Bojum, Harry S. Clark; Scrivenoter, R. O. Zumu'alt; Jabberwock, Harry C. McGahey; Custocatian, Ralph W. Smith; Arcanoper, Scott King; Gurdon, R. H. Gurney. The concatenation was held inside a roped-off enclosure, and with about 40 old cats seated on the desert sand as an audience, presented a very unique sight. The weather was ideal for the occasion. Seven Kittens were put through the mysteries of the onion patch and all emerged with their tails properly curled.

Follorving the concatenation, the crowd convened at Mexicali, Mexico, where an excellent turkey dinner was served at the Orvl Cafe. About 60 attended the dinner.

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Organization (Continued from Page 37)

an uphill battle to learn the merchandising lessons that he has scorned in the oast, The 6r manufacturer has come to know that the despised No. 3 of other days now establishes his return from his log, and he knows, as we know in the retail business, that a way must be found to earn a profit on Common lumber for the reason that Uppers no longer return the velvet on which profits used to be predicated.

The lumber industry has been longer than almost any other waking to the fact that manufacture and distribution are not things apart but are in reality. one and the same problem, but lt is at last beginning to realize that it must work back from the sale; build use value into the product at the source, and control the flow so that the proper stocks will be available at the proper place at the time of need for it instead of having the orderly flow of their products always being choked at some point by the damming up of unneeded and unsalable stock. When that time comes, and the day is at hand, the retail organizations such as ours are going to be one of the most important units in the chain of industry organizations.

The act of sawing lumber and piling it up at the tail end of a mill has never sold it and never will. Untold loss has been occasioned the industry by its failure to read the changing conditions, and you, in keeping with all groups of retailers everywhere, are.going to have an impbrtant part in the new theory that is coming into dominance in our industry.

Purely tocal problems are just as susceptible of solution as major problems of the industry. Let's set some of them down. Protection of retail distribution; territorial rights of retailers; education of buying.public to proper use of grades and species; cooperation_with Building and Loan organizations; elimination of the "gyp" builde5; creative selling to increase the use of wood; possibly issuing certificates of good character for homes; legislative activities such as lien laws, building codes, contractors' license laws, etc.; cost study; terms of sale: credit terms; uniform contracts of sale; financing practices, education of salesmen and estimators-and most important of all, securing and assuring an equal opportunity to all and at the same time maintaining legitimate profit margins.

Does not such a program stir your imagination? Does it not call for the best that every man can contribute to the organization of which he is a part? Is there any one item that could be achieved by individuals, or by any means other than group action? Is there anything more essential to the success of your business than an efficient and effective association?

There are three ways to move; forward, backward or around in a circle. It is time to move forward. You may say conditions are bad or hopeless, that folks like myself are idealists, and that organization will not change human nature. I agree that you can't change human nature, but it is the part of wisdom to accept conditions as thcy are and utilize them as stepping stones to better things, Too lons have lumber dealers been content to move in the same groove yea; after year. A testing period has come and those who will move for'ryard to prosperity and success in the future will be those who learn to cooperate with one another and with the manufacturer and wholesalers from whom they buy.

Manufacturers are beginning to spend millions in merchandising.

They are going to find a way to get profits on a diminished volume and we must do the same. You must not only learn to rlrerchandise birt to fit your overhead to a normal votume that can be had without cutting prices. The time is coming when the banker is going to ask whether an applicant is a nrember of his trade organization or whether he is trying to go it alone. They are beginning to realize that adaptability is necessary in these days of constantly changing conditions and credit ratings are taking cognizance of whether the c<inditions of the industry are stable and make profits possible or whether disorganization and demoralization prevail.

We need to present a united front in the business struggle that confronts us. The old days are gone never to return, The industry is turning around and going back to take its proper place as one of the greaf industries of Amelica. We are coming to have a broader perspective of our own business and to forget the petty jealousies -narrowing short-comings of the past. If we are to drive our and business forward we must join with our fellow dealers, with whotesaler and manufacturer in lifting up the level of our own industry.

Unity of purpose and unity of aition will carry our industry further in its fight for prosperity than can be accomplished by double the effort expended haphazardly by individuals.

The work of the world is today being done by groups. All of us know more than any of us. Together we can control the sale of our products. Separately we are at the mercy of chaotic conditions.

Compete in service and courtesy, in adequacy of stocks, in display of youi wares, in advertising, in knowledge of your product, in interest in your customers welfare, but quit selling on price. Put in the right price first and then stick to it. Quit basing your price on fear of what your competitor might do. Learn that cooperation

pays.

And learn this too about organization. You will get out of it just what you put in it. Not the greatest of the rewards are money.

The pleasure that it adds to life to associate with your partners in the industry will be one of your richest rewards. The ladder of success is not climbed in one jump by an organization, any more than by an individual, but rather rung by rung. You do not expect to take a milkpail and stool, go out in the pasture, sit down, and wait for the cows to walk up and be milked. You first have to go out'and find the cows. But rounding up the cows with your competitor will lead to going fishing with him, hunting with him or playing golf with him and instead of rating somewhere between a stranger and an enemy he will come to be a friend.

Just to make money is not the only end and aim of organization.

"Just to make money is not enough. To make money comfortably, pleasantly, without bitter after-tastes, and, by giving vatue, in goods

or service, to make money inevitably, is the highest form of commercial wisdom.

You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you wilt

be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. This is the reason for ideals. for creeds. for codes of conduct. If all Christians were tike Christ there would be no need for Christianity. But no two of us think or see or do just alike, so we need to put down the rules of cooperation, the rules of Christianity, the rules of organization anil then practice tolerance in their observance. The spirit of toterance, of live-andJet-live, the open mind to consider and profit from your ncighbor's view will bring mutual understanding and good will, Until you attempt more you will not accomplish more. We know that intelligent cooperation must supplant destructive individualism; that today we must cooperate or go down in the abyss of self de-

struction; we know that the law of the jungle rules, and can say with Kipling: "For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, And the strength of the Wolf is the Pack."

Yet true as that is it leaves out of consideration the pleasure of

association with your neighbor in mutually helpfut organization work that leads to the forming of those warm attachrnents founded on mutual respect and esteem that to me is one of the richest rewards of organization, and I prefer to leave with you in closing tlie kindlier lines of another poet: "There is a destiny that makes us brothers, None goes his way alone, All that we send into the lives of other, Comes back into our own."

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wE cHoosE Beauty is ours for the choosingBeauty of earth and sky, Of gleaming sands, and curling foam, And white mists trailing by.

And deep in the soul of each mortal Is a chord that beauty thrills, Whether with glory of sunset, Or the mufinur of mountain rills.

Bu.t sometimes we choose unwisely That which is false and bare, And close the doors of our spirits To that which is rich and rire.

We take with a bland complaisance What the sordid m'oment gives, Forgetting the wondrous region Where the spirit of beauty lives.

The earth is ours, and its fullness,

Its forests, and vales, and streams, The hush of the midnight heavens, Where the pale moon softly gleams; The books u'hich the great have written, The wonderful works of art, And the strains of mighty music That came from a master's heart.

But with false lights our eyes are blinded, And we choose in our foolish way, Instead of that which ehdureth The fleeting wraiths of a day; And sometimes the heirs of a kingdom With its throne in the heavenly dome, Are led by marsh light's gleaming From the steadfast light of home.

Adeline M. Conner.

GUS HOOVER IS SAN FRANCISCO VISITOR

A. L. "Gus" Hoover, Los Angeles, spent a few days in San Francisco the middle of March, conferring with'The

Pacific Lumber Company and Wendling-Nathan Company.

McCULLOUGH LUMBER CO. TAKEN'OVER BY HENRY F. KALVELAGE The business of the McCullough Lumber Company, San Francisco, was recently taken over by Henry F. Kalvelage, who is well known to the lumber trade in the Ray District, having been associated for some years with the Wm. Smith Lumber Co., San Francisco.

The company acts as sales agents for the Crossett Western Co., whose sawmill is at Wauna, Oregon.

WEST COAST LUMBER BUREAU ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF

WASHINGTON LONGVIEW, Wn., March 19.-A $1000 scholarship, designed to promote the development of architecture in wood, has been made available in the College of Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle, by the West Coast Lumber Bureau.

In giving the scholarship, the Bureau recommended that it be awarded to the outstanding Junior in the College of Architecture at the University during the latter part of the winter quarter, and that during the following spring quarter the student selected familiarize himself with the lumber industry of the Pacific Northwest, the different woods, mill methods, gradings, etc.

The student, according to the plan, will then spend two months at the Fontainbleau School of Fine Arts, near Paris, France. From there he will go to Switzerland, where he will study wood construction and prepare measured detail drawings of at least two outstanding chalet.

The Bureau has recommended that when the student returns to comDlete his school work the material he developed under tfre terms of the scholarship be published and made available to architects and others interested.

Members of the lJniversity's architectural faculty have awarded the scholarship to Jack Peterson.

W. D. DUNNING IS LOS ANGELES VISITOR W. D. Dunning, sales manager of the Little River Redwood Co., San Francisco, returned recently from a business trip to Los Angeles, where he conferred with the company's Southern California distributing agents, W. R. Chamberlin & Co.

H. W. COLE IS GETTING BETTER The many friends of H. W. Cole, vice-presidt:nt and general manager of the Little River ltedwood Comptrnl', Crannell, will be glad to hear that he is convalescing nicely in Stanford Hospital, San Francisco. Mr, Cole rrnderwent an operation there recently.

T. Y. S. BALLANTYNE IS BACK IN TACOMA T. Y. S. Ballantyne, popular Northu'est iutnbertnan, has returned to Taconra to take over the manag'ement of the Tidewater Mill Co. Mr. Ballantyne was at one time manager of this plant,

leaving Tacoma several years ago to take over the management of the Dollar-Portland Lumber Co.. Portland, and later of the Robert Dollar Company's mill at Dollarton, B. C. He has now purchased the interest of E. V. Wintermote in the Tidewater l\{ill Co. It is interesting to record that Mr. Ballantyne was one of the organizers of the Tacoma Lumbermen's Club.

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R. F. HAMMATT TELLS OF REALTY FIRM MAKING 1OO7O USE OF REDWOOD SIDING AND TRIM IN 92 HOUSE SUBDIVISION R. F. Hammatt, manager of the California Redrvood Association returned to San Francisco March 10, from a trip to Eastern and Southern points occupying nearly two months. He returned by way of New Orleans.

Mr. Hammatt says that one of the most interesting things he ran across on this, or in fact any other trip, was a subdivision in Indianapolis, of the E. L. Cathrell Realty Co. of that city, in which Redrvood siding and exterior trim were used in all of the 92 houses in the subdivision.

This realty firm is remarkable inasmuch as they use only nationally advertised building materials, and they guarantee unconditionally everything that goes into the making of their houses, even to the furnaces and the paint job.

They have repaired roofs without charge after 10 years where material or workmanship was shown to be at fault, and such is the standing of the firm that only three requests have been made to them for written guarantees in the last five years, their verbal guarantee being so r,r'ell knorvn as to be cqnsidered sufficient.

AUSTIN KEOGH PASSES ON Keogh, well known and popular San Francisco {ustin lumberman, died from pneumonia, March 22, at San Francisco, at the age of 66. Mr. Keogh was born in Kentucky, and was engaged in the lumber business in San Francisco for the last 42 years. He was associated with Sudden & Chri-stensen for 22 years of this time, and was with the A. B. Johnson Lumber Company since last summer. His passing will be sincerely regretted by the lumbermen of San Francisco.

Four reasons why you should stock Brownts Supercedar Closet Lining.

l-Demand-greater every day because architects are specifying it.

2-Cost-about the same as lath and plaster. packed in fibre-board, 3-Easily Handled

- No depreciation. No damp-proof boxes. broken tongues and grooves.

4-Profit-lt speaks for itself.

PROTECT YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH MOTH INSURANCE.

ANNUAL MEETING OF WOOD UTILIZATION COMMITTEE

Washington, March 30.-The annual meeting of the National Committee on Wood Utilization of the Department of Commerce has been called for Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5. The sessions will be opened Friday afternoon in the conference rooms of the Corrimerce Building, Washington.

D. C. This meeting will follow a lumber conference called by Secretary Hoover, May 3 and 4, in order that representatives of the various branches of the lumber industry may gather simultaneously. Two half-day sessions will be devoted to the wood utilization committee's program. Secretary Hoover, as chairman of the Committee, will address the opening session; while Col. W. B. Greeley, vice-chairman, will open the second session.

While the previous annual meetings of the National Committee have been devoted to determination of its program, this year representatives of the principal groups of producers, manufacturers, distributors and consumers will discuss their particular interest in the committee program.

Thus each member will be made to realize his part in the program, the object of which is to make reforestation feasible through increased utilization of the felled tree. While the Committee is vitally interested in reforestation its program is concentrated on closer and more efificient utilization of timber.

W. A. PICKERING VISITS SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE AND COMPANY'S MILL AT STANDARD W. A. Pickering, president, Pickering Lumber Co., visited the company's office in San Francisco about the middle of March. Mr. Pickering also spent a ferv days at the mill at Standard.

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April 1, 1928

AMERICAN CABLE COMPANY DEVELOPS A

of the rope and to be processed so that the steel of the fitting cold flows into the interstices of the rope and thus Through the development of the preformed type of wire becomes practically an _integral part thereof. Naturally strch rope which makes possible the attachment of 'fittings by fittings can be threaded for a,nut or capqed for a head. The the ?rocessing method that compels the fitting to bJcome flexible bolt which has resulted from these development-s an integral part of the rope, tie American -Cable Com- is available in varying lengths and holds promise for unipany has reCently perfected the Tru-Lay-Tru-Loc flexible vglsal acceptance. bolt illustrated by the accompanying line drawing.

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Lumbermen's Club held their Central California bolts are impracticable. They are nnaing ready acceft^nrg l,/The as auxiliary-hangers for power shafts, .irp..t.iotr bracket\ / t|S"t"t Tonthly meeting 1t_T1acy_on Maich 10. President for overheid steim or *ite. piping, shackie bolts for teml/,fpgorge Ground presided. H. q. Hqty acted as secretary 'ffof the meeting. G. Cornwal!, The Timberman, .an{ R. _W.

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The principle on r.vhich the new Rexibte bolt rests is the preformed type of u'ire rope. Preforming the wires and F. C. HEGGIE WILL MANAGE HAMILTON CITY YARD OF DIAMOND MATCH CO. strands to the exact helical shape thev muit assume in the ' completed rope results in a cable that does not require seiz- F. C. Heggie las been transferred from Vacaville to be ing but may be cut like a rod. This type of rope permits a manager of the Hamilton City yard of the Diamond Match close fitting attachment to be slipped over the unseized end Company.

-how to handle contrary roof customers (Lesson 1) If you have a customer who is a contrary cuss . . .

And he wants a roof that'll be leak-proof long after we're a bunch of doddering old grandpas . .

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Calexico Concat (Continued from Page 40) (Continued from Page 40)

Following the dinner, Frank Park acted as master of ceremonies and introduced B. W. Byrne as toastmaster.

"Bobbie" got off to a great start and made a big hit when he began to deliver an address of welcome in Spanish which began as follows: "Amigos, caballeros, caballeros-sin caballos. Preveche." His opening remarks drew a big audience from the Mexican patrons who lvere in the front part of the cafe but the Hoo-Hoo gang didn't seem to know what it was all about, so "Bobbie" was hollered down and had to finish his speech in English. Earl Hoffman made the only other speech of the evening which was a vivid description of a fire scene that occurred at La Mesa while Frank Park lvas the fire chief of the community. According to Earl, Fire Chief Park rvas away from the city entertaining some house guests when the fire alarm came in. Earl didn't get very far with his story as Frank ordered the orchestra to play another selection and Earl had to quit.

The committee in charge of this delightful affair included Frank Park, B. W. Byrne, Frank Clough and W. S. Cowl-

ittg. Frank Clough, Southern California representative f-or the Albion Lumber Co., signed up all the kittens for the concatenation.

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U@Morrow Lumber Co., Brawley; Jamqs-A--D€athHarrv K-.Mecnndgg, Hammond Lumber Co., Brawleyi

nEll. Calexico Lumber Co.. Calexico.

-ffiong those who registered at the concatenatior w€f€,ii Chas. Dill, N. Hotchkiss, Floyd Dernier, R. M. Bowen, R. W. Reid, L. C. Behrens, C. M. Freeland, R. A. Piersall, W. J. Wooley, Edw. E. McCormick, Carl B. Gavotto, J. E.: Maitin, Clif Roberts, Ben Seymour, R. M. Augustine, C. C. West. Jesse L. Bayer, Ralph W. Smith, M. L. Baker, R. H. MacFarlane, arlane, J. n.

H. ItJornBjorna,lng, ueorge Phil J. King, George ]vracf LOVeOay, Loveday, rnll stad, W. J. Glasson, Earl L. Hoffman, Mel Coe, Jess O. Bacon, W. S. Cowling, W. J. McDermott, R. H. Gurney, H. C. McGahey, Harry S. Clark, Scott King, R. O. Zumrvalt. Frank Park.

More of the Gang who were there

HAMMOND LUMBER CO. MAN IS HEAD OF LUMBERMEN'S ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION

M. L. Mammen, Hammond Lumber Company, was

elected president of the Lumbermen's Accident Prevention Association at the conclusion of a three-day convention held in San Francisco, March 22-24.

J. H. Singer, Sugar Pine Lumber Co., was elected secretary, and W. T. Boyd, The Pacific Lumber Company, treasurer.

Arrangements rvere made for holding a plant meeting in June, to investigate rvorking conditions among lumbermen. The next annual meeting of the association will be held next February in San Francisco. At this annual convention the lumbermen meet with state officials to evolve methods for reducing the number of accidents in the lum-

ber industry.

JERRY STUTZ OF COOS BAY LUMBER CO. VISITING TEXAS J. H. "Jerry" Stutz, representative of the Coos Bay Lumber Co., Marshfield, Oregon, left San Francisco, March 24, for Houston. He will spend about six weeks in Texas, making his headquarters in Dallas for a good part of the time, from where he will visit many points in the northern and western part of the state.

R. E. WALKER MAKES TRIP TO PINE MILLS R. E. Walker, Los Angeles, district representative for the Lumbermen's Reciprocal Association, has been spending the past three rveeks visiting the pine mills in the Feather River Canyon, Westwood, Susanville and Klamath Falls districts. He plans to be back in Los Angeles around the first of the month.

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Proper Fire Protection for the Retail Lumberman An Address delivered by A. C. Baker, Manager Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Los Angelee, Calif.

Before thc Lumbermen's Club of Arizona at Phoenix, Ariz.

March 16, 1928

A. C. Baher Twenty-five y€ars ago it was common practice in insuring .re!l!l on each build-lumbei y"tat t6 write"a -oi specific amount of--insurance eich building, -and on stock in operl lard' il;;-;; itt. .ont.ntt Uiher this form the amount recoverible was, of course' limited to

ihe tp.iin" amount insured on each item and it was frequently. found after-a fire had occurred that the insurance had not been revised to item or divi[il'p pac" *iih shifting values and that the particular siori burned was, as a ionsequence, not sufficiently insured' To correct this condition and to furnish retail lumbermen wlth fire insurance which would adequately protect any possible loss, the Lumber Mutual Companies were foremost in promulgating th.e blanket form which ii today universally used in insuring retail lumber vards. The btanket form covers all buitdings, improvements, cquiomint and merchandise of every description at the particular locaiiott described in the policy, and under this form the total insurance applies iegaidless of which,.portion of the risk abunt "f The blanket form also automatically covers any new is burned. construction and follows any shift in merchandise vatues from one

building or portion of the yard to another.

In aiiivin! at the propei amount of insurance to carly under-the btanket forri-, it is viry lmportant- that the tumberman have a clcar understanding of the proper method to use-il figuring values on merchandise,-improvements and equipment. We will take these up in the order named: Merchandise--Merchandise should be figured at wholesale, that is, cost to the dealer, as of date of loss, to which should be added freicht. and handling charges into the yard' This is the basis on whiih any loss woutd be settled and this method should--be rigidly adhered tb in figuring your insurable values -on merchandise.

Buitdinc! andlmpiovements-In determining a loss on a building' we first d=etermine ihe cost of replacing the building as it stood on the dat€ of the fire with material of like kind and quality. Having ar' rived at this figure, the buitding is then depreciated to arrive at its actual insurable value and the depreciation will depend chiefly upon the ace and condition of the building and its adaptability to the puroose Ior which it is used. It is dangerous practice to take the book value of vour buitdings and improvements for the purpose of setting uD vour-insurable values, because the arbitrary depreciation geneialiy used and allowed for tax and accounting purposes is far in excess of the actual physical depreciation and we frequently find buildings practically depreciated off the books which for atl practical ourposes have a very real value. This is especially true of buildings tonitructed during the pre-war period. For instance, a building constructed in 1914 at a cost of $5,000 would cost to replace in 1920 approximatelv $12,000 and in 1928 such a building which has been

kept in good condition would, after writing off fourteel ycars' de-

preciation, be insurable for in excess of its first cost. lt ls' tnerefu., htdrt"rt that careful attention be paid to the' insurable valuc of your buildings.

Iiquipment-Many of our present-day retail yards find it necessary to operate several woodworking machines in connection with their business. The value of this equipment is replbcement cost at thc date of fire, less proper depreciation, and the depreciation will de-

pend upon the condition of such equipment and its age as compared io its average life. If you don't have a man in your own or-ganiza' tion who isJamiliar wiih the value of this equipment, it is advisable for you to have a machinery man go over the- equipmen-t and -assist you-in arriving at its actult value, and in the case of the larger ilants, .n appraisat by any of the several companies specializing- in ihat kind of work is iesirlble, for the purpose both of determining the insurable vatue of the equipment and of afiording a definite basis upon which to figure the loss, should one occurAll blanket form policies are written with the Reduced Rate Averaqe Clause. commonlv known as the Coinsurance Clause, under whi-ch you agree to maintain insurance for not less than-80/o ol 90% of the iotal lnsurable value of all the property covered. Both percentages are used, the 80% clause being perhaps -more general. It is imf,ortant that you maintain insurance at all times e,qual, to not tess fhan the perientage of your total values sqecffied, otherw-ise this clause becbmes reitrictive and, as its name indicates, you bccome e coinsurer with the insurance companies for that proportion which vou are short. To illustrate-a yard with a total insurablc an 8O/o coinsurance clause, would requirc value oi $20,000, carrying -

A-loss of $10,000 o-ccurs and it is found that your insurable values had increased to $25,000, tu-t that Ygur insurince had not been increased proportionately and that you have only

$16,000 oi insurince.

$16,000 of insurance in force, whereas the amount required would bc iOgo of $25,000, or $20,@0, leaving you $4,000 short. Your position

in'this cise would be exactly the-same as if you were an insurancc company carrying a policy for $4,000 on your yard and you would cotlect under youi insurance 16/20 of your loss, or $8,000, and -you would bear yourselves 4/20 of. the loss, or $2,0fi). It is, th-ereforg very importint that you comply with coinsurance provisions, keeping your insurance up io the value specifiid at -all times. So long as iou do. the coinsurance clause is not restrictiv€ and in the event of ioss, the total amount is recoverable up to the face of yo-ur policies, regardless of which building or portion of the yard is affected. Itr view of the present low cost of insurance on the average yard, we (Continued on Page 48)

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believe it sound practice to carry practically full insurance !_o-value, which, in addition to furnishing you with the added protection, will allow you a margin of from l0% to 20/o increase iri values before the coinsurance clause becomes'operativl.

It is important that upon completion of your annual inventory, you compare your values with the amount of insurance carried and

rnake ar,rv necessary changes in your coverage at that time, and yards which inventory at mid-year should follow the same practice at that time also.

In.arriving al the amount of insurance to be carried, there are certain items of construction cost which ordinarily are not subject to fire loss, such_as cost-of excavations, concrete building foundatior.'s and piers.below grade, concrete pavements, undergrouid piping and.railway sid-ings outside the yard. These items shduld be ifecil fically excluded from the coverage and their value should be aeducted in- determining .the amount of insurance you are to carry.

Motor vehicles should likewise be excluded, as the same are ordinarily covered under specific automobile policies.

The standard fire policy contains various ,,Thou Shalt Nots" with which it is important that the lumberman familiarize himself and lack of.kn-owledge -of which might lead to your finding yourself not covered after thc loss occurs. While the blanket foim specifically pgfmits all of those things _usual to the operation of a ritail yar-d which may be at variance _with slandard poiicy conditions, it i, *.ti for you to go over your policy and see if bv anv chance vou are doing

anything in the yard which is prohibited bv the stindard oolici

conditions and not specifically peimitted in the blanket form. 'Bea-r in mind that-you are_always presumed to know your -The policy conditions and its restrictions after the loss has occurred. iverige businesi man scrutinizes with extreme care almost any kind of a iontract oi document before passing on the same, except an insurance policy.

You e.mploy attorneys to pass on youi legal- matters and you haie your deeds and mortgages protected.by a.Certificate of Titie before you.pass on them.-_ You will, however, put fire insurance policies for thousands of dollars in your safe without even a casual eia-inition and somehow assume that all is well. Is this good business?

One distinct service to retail lqmbermen performed 6y the Lumbir Mutual Companies lines is the fact that tire Lumber iepresentati*,. will be glad to examine all of your jnsurance policies, r6gardless oi lv whom they have been written. He will teli you ,it.ii,"i"i1oi the policies -are correctly written and whether there is anvthinpr in your operation that is not provided for or permitted in tir. poji"y form,

April l, 1928

Your secretary asked me to tell you how the cost of insurance on retail yards might be further reduced There is only one way l know of to reduce the cost, and that is to reduce the losses, and,

while a great deal has been accomplished in loss preventioa through

your cooperation with our engineers and inspectors, we carr accomplish still more by being yet more careful. There are few 6re losses

in yards where the best of housekeeping conditions prevail.

The important thing, therefore, is to keep the yard clean.

Keep your sheds and alleys free of litter and rubbish. Pay particular attention to blind pockets, unused spaces between buildings, underneath platforms and buildings which have open air spaces beneath, like cement sheds; between the rear of lumber piles and fences.

Provide metal trash cans of the large type with metal covers, where employees may deposit their lunch papers. Where you have an auto shed or garage in the yard, provide metal can with self-closing cover for oily waste and see that none is left lying .around loose. Pay

particular attention to your loading platforms where automobile trucks are loaded and see that no refuse or inflammable material accumulates underneath the trucks. where the exhaust from the motor might start a smouldering fire, which would break out after the yard closes. If gasoline is handled in the yard, see that the pumps are out in the open as far as is practical. Modern methods of storing gasoline have largely removed the danger from storage, but there is always 9anger. from .careless handling wtrile filling.

As soon as the spring rains are over, see that the giass is cut away from outside fences surrounding the yard for a sufficient width (from six to ten feet, depending upon the severity of the grass exposure), to p_revent a grass fire on adjoining premises ru-n;ing into yoqr yq.d.. You can secure from any of our lepresentatives ; for-

mula which, if used after the rains are over, will liil grass and weeds

on 1le-desired_-strip-for several seasons. This can be made up and applied yourself and is not expensive.

The next important thing is to see that you have sufficient first aid equipment to quickly take care of an incipient fire the minute the same is discovered. The most economical Lnd practical method yet_ devise4 is the water barrel and fire pait. Fifiy-gallon barrels with two fire pails- for each barrel should be placed-t6roughout the yard and sheds with sumcient frequency so that a man iould not have-to run-over fifty feet to get to one. Three pounds of bicarbonate of soda in each SO-gallon barrel will keep the water from becoming stale. 50 pounds of satt dissolved in eich barrel will both -An orevent freezing. and add to efficiency of water as a fire retardent.

adequate supply of 2fu-gallon chemical extinguishers is also recommended and we frequently find same a practiaal substitute for water

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Where fire hydrants have been installed, see that an adequate

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AUTO ACCTDENT FATAL TO J.H. GUNBY Funeral services for T. H. Gunbv, ffiSnager of the retail department of the Diamond Match Co. at ehico, who died in-Marysville on March 20 as the result of an automobile accidenl near Marysville, was held at Chico on March 22.

Mr. Gunby had been connected with the lumber business and its allied industries since he came to California from his birthplace in Wilson County, Kansas, where he was born in July, 1865.

amount of hose is provided to reach any section of the yard. Hose is expensive equipment, fherefore, see that it is properly housed and same should be kept attached to fire hydrants ready for instant use, as it is the first few seconds following the discovery of the fire which are most important.

Prohibit smoking throughout the yard and buildings except in the main office, and where smoking in the main office is permitted, all waste baskets should be of metal or some other fire-resistive material. Bear in mind that so far as smoking in the yard is concerned, it is up to the manager of the yard to set the pace for the men. If the yard manager does not observe this rule when he is in the yard, he .can't expect his men to take the rute very seriously, A yard manager who will himself assume responsibility for these conditions throughout the yard and make frequent inspections of his.yard to see that conditions are as they should be will very quickly

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ANDREW NELSON HAS BASEBALL AS SOUVENIR OF BROKEN WINDSHIELD Andrew Nelson, Richmond lumberman, is now in possession of a baseball as a souvenir of an accident in which the wiirdshield of his car was shatterid recently while driving past St. Mary's College in Oakland. On investigating, he found that the ball came from the college campus where

his Oakland headquarters from a business tripio the Northwest. $r. Morton visited the firm's sau'mill connections and also conferred with T. L. Driscoll, the company's

Northq'est represenrative.

the ball team was having a practice session. He was accompanied by Miss Ruth Davis of Oakland, and his brother, Al Nelson. It is expected that Mr. Nelson and Miss Davis will announce th'eir engagement soon, and one of Mr. Nelson's lumberman friends states that the young lady must have experienced a strange feeling when she found folks throwing things at her future husband.

C. R. BUCHANAN GOING TO CUBA C. R. Buchanan, Buchanan & Russell, Oakland, $,ho has not been well for some time, has been sojourning at Palm Springs,.and is expected home soon aftir Aprif lst. He then exfects to take a trip to Cuba, leaving April 5, on one'of the boats of W. R. Chamberlin & Co.

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sell. the idea to yard employees to the extent that they wiil talte pride in keeping the yard clean and free of fire hazard,. The North'western -inspectors on their periodical business will cooperate with you to this end.

It is our hope that the suggestions made will enable you to properly protect yourselves against fire loss, to cotlect the full amount of your loss, if y9u have one, without any ensuing complications, and better yet, ty following the-A B C's of fire prevention to avoid any fire loss whatever at any time.

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April 1, 1928

Excerpts From an Addreos on the

Trade Extension Program of The National Lumber Manufacturers Association I

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By A. C. Hmcr, Manager of Wectcrn Diviaion Dcllvtrcd at thc llth Annual Convcntion of thc Lumbermcn'r CIub of Arizone held at Phoeatq Arizona, Mat. 16, 17, 18, 1928

By Earl E. Bowe, Field Enginecr

It is exactly six months since our western division office was opened in San Francisco. Froni that time until the present 6eld offices have been opened and men have been added to the stafi both in the field and at- Washington, D. C. At present there are some forty employees in the var-ious'offices.

Besides Headquarters in Washington and the office in San Francisco there hai been established t-he eastern division office in Ncw York and thc centrat division office in Chicago. District officcs bave been opened in Poitland,'Oregon, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh. Although we have no office in Los Angeles one man has been assigned to work in Southcrn California and Arizona with residence in Los Angelcs.

Hcadquartere Activiticc Matters of policy and the general direction of Trade Extension tctivities are handled in the headquarters office and the results of f,cld work are co-ordinated and made availabte for distribution to eubscribers or to the general public. Research and building code work are direct€d from ,Washington although a great many of the details are carriod out in the field offices. -

Wcctern Diviaio,n Activitict Of direct interest to you is the work we are doing in the west.

Qut here we ?re working along the fotlowing well--defined lines:

Publicity" Building Code, Lumber Manufacturirs Contacts, Architbcts, Engineers, and other specifying buyers and wood users contacts, and Retail Lumbermen.

Our publicity embraces the preparation of news favorable to lumber, the refutation where possible of untruthful or unfavorable publicity, antl the preparation and delivery of public addresses designed to create good-will.

The Trade Extension campaign has permitted much wider aclifltius in building code work than has been heretofore possible.

While this work does not directly result in the extension of lumber markets it most assuredly does prevent hysterical building legislation designed to unjustifiably lintit or eliminate the use of wood ln building construction. The corps of men engaged in this work include two former building inspectors, an architect, the former assistant to the Consulting Engineer of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, and__the former secretary of the Building Code Committee of the U. S. Department of Comrnerce. Thus-we are well prepared to offer .sound assistance in building code matters.

The work of our building code men is purely advisory and is avaitable to any community or organization requlsting it.- In the Pacific Coast states we are strongly advocating the idea of a uniform,building code. Such a cotre has been -prepared -latest by the Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference and its eilition has appeared within the past month. It provides what we believe to be fair treatment for all building malerials. The benefits of uniformity in building codes are obvious. The Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference is an association of building officials comprising the active membership and architects, engin-eers, trade associatior-r representatives and Fire Underwriteri representatives coryprlsi4g the associate membership: The Secretary-Consuttant

is J. E. Mackie, ll0l Heartwell Bldg., Long Beach, California. I mcntion this in case any of you have immediate buildinc code problems in your. cities. If so it will pay you to obtain a c--opy of this proposed uniform building code which sells for one doltir-.

The contact work among lumber manufacturers is orobably ncit

of -interest to -you. But the contacting of specifyiirg buyersarchitects, engineers. contractors, and other wood-users-has a direct retation to you as retailers. This is our routine work. Wc are trying to find. out their difficulties, if any, in the usc of lumbcr.

We.are giving lh-em information which they seek, Correct information on qualiticc of various species, proper moisture contcnt, cx-planation of -gradcs, supplying them with grading rules and other requests for information are continually confrontins us in t$c 6cld. Among our sctwices to thc3c people are the pt-anr eod

specificati,ons for airplane hangars which our engineers have made in

co-operation with the Aeronautics Section of the U. S. Department of Comtnerce. These plans are free of charge to anyone intending to erect hangars, At present plans for four different types of hangars have been drawn up. In these plans approved methods of construction are used with a view to aiding in the erection of an alt-lumber economical, serviceable and satisfactorily-appointed hangar. With the intense interest in aviation rapidly growing it looks as though hangars will be atmost as common as gareges. Wc will be pleased to have you notify us of the intended erection of airplane hangars in your vicinity and we in turn will be glad to send you these plans which are issued in the interest of better construction. We are engaged in commercial research on Woods oil derricks. Engineers tell us that wood derricks need re-designing and improved construction methods. lf s6 can improve on thc present derricks then wc have helped to gain a better apprcciation of this lumber-made product. These two items are but

two which have or are now being studied. Other projects upon which we are engaged all over the country are ship-bujlding survey and wood-box promotion in co-operation with the National Association of Wooden Box Manufacturers. At several retail lumbermen's conventions we have had exhibits showing approved lumber construction methods and uses. In the middle west there aro agricultural engineers promptrng remodelling with lumber and campaigning in the interest of better lumber uses, on the farm.

'Wherever we go we find the wood-using public eager for information on lurnber, its grades, proper uses, and correct information on use vatues.

Our advertising this year will tie-up with our field efforts.

Faimers will be reached through the medium of national and regional farm journats in which the remodelling idea will be stressed.

The remodelling in towns has had an excellent start this year in many Paclfic Coast cities. In Hollywood for the month of February the outstantling feature of the building permits for the month was the great number of smatt alterations arrd additions which totaled $188,382 or 22 per cent of the value of the total building permits of Hollywood for February. Other towns report a high percentage of their building permits are for remodelling. Specifying buyers, architects, and engineers will be reached through trade and professional journals. We are offering them our engineering and technical advice and suggestions on the oldest-used article wo as Americans have used. We invite you to co-operate with us.

We want to help you in your merchandising problems. Wc would like to know what difficulties you experience in selling lumber to the public, where lumber's shortcomings are and what we can do to help you in selling properly-graded and property-seasoned lumber. We all know that knowledge of proper use values brings better appreciation of a prodqct. Standards of quality never have retarded the sale of any commodity, Someone has said that this is the day of co-operation in industries. The day of compe.tition between industries is here. We are experiencing it every-day. It is the spirit of cooperation in the industry that wins the day. In thi lumber industry we have had for many years a common meeting ground for the manufacturer, wholesaler, planing mill man, and retailer. It has been most helpful. There is no other American industry that can claim such an interesting meeting glpund, as at the symbol of the great Black Cat and Hoo-Hoo. In this united lumber manufacturing Trade Extension mov€ment, Hoo-Hoo has ofiered us their assistance which has been most gratefully received. Already we have received their cooperation as you are all probably aware. Plans are under way in. Hoo-Hoo under the capabte direction of Snark of the Universe Jim Brown for furth.er participation in this work Manufacturers are being urged to take a greater interest in their tocal Hoo-Hoo Clubs and we are catling on the local clubs for assistanca quitc frequentty.

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

April I, 1928

Now that we are embarked on our Trade Extension program we have plans for 'the future which I wil tell you something about.

It seems apparent that anyone who has given sober thought to the success or failure of materials marketed nationally must have observed that the trend of success follows the trade-marked, guaranteed article of known quality whether that quality be of the highest or only of a nature sufficient to adequately serve its purpose. What success would Portland Cement have if put out in plain bags without having the known responsibility of some one of the cement mills back of it. What success would Mazda electric lights have if marketed in a similar fashion? What success would Eastman have if he marketed his Kodak films without his trademark and guarantee. Could any of these products be marketed successfully without a trade-mark of some kind and more particularly a financial or moral guarantee back of them?

These and many other considerations have led up to the resolve on the part of Board of Directors of the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association to secure the manufacture and distribution of, and demand for, trade-marked and grade-marked American Standard Lumber in the belief that a practical program of trade-marking and grade-marking administered with the aid of the official re-inspection service of the respective regional associations, and re-inforced by dependable financial guarantees will not only help to restore the diminishing markets for wood but will answer the demands of the public for i known-quality, guaranteed product.

Hence, the immediate concern of the Trade Extension stafi is the preparation of a detailed plan whereby the purpose of the Resolution of the Board of Directors may be carried out. Ways and means for doing this are now being considered and it is the desire of our staff that we have the opinion of every branch of the lumber industry in working out the details of this plan. . Generally speaking the objectives seem to indicate the following provisions as necessary features to incorporats in the plan:

l. Regional Association Grade-Marks.

2. A Nationally uniform Trade-Mark.

3. Official re-inspection Services of Regional Associations.

4. Financial Guarantees of the Integrity of the lumber as marked.

Grade-marking must be regional in 'character because of the essential differences in the species and between soft woods and hard woods. The extent to which it may be applied can only be determined by trial. Obviously it would be ridiculous to grademark grape-stakes and it seems just as ridiculous not to grademark structural timbers.

A trade"mark to be effective should be nationally uniform,

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easily applied and clearly distinguishable and its use must b'c legally controlled and cog$ned to a product manufactured in acgordance with definite standards whatever those standards may be, It will not prevent the manufacture of inferior or sub-standard

lumber, provided such trade-mark is not used thereon, but it will give the trade-marked piece a definite place in the sun.'

Provisions for financial guarantee should be confined to lumb_er in its original form and condition as shipped. It is probable that such guarantees would be made by the National assbciation.

The plan which we are now discussing contemplates that under this financial guarantee ordinary yard lumber should be sold through lumber dealers only, We are not kidding ourselves by thinking that this provision can be made 100 per cent fool-proof but we do believe that it can be made so nearly so that it will be a great asset to retail deaters

_ We believe this plan will not prevent honest resorting of lumber by thd retailer and that it wiil largely do away with-dishonest resorting. There are many other objections which have been voiced to our field men by retailers when it comes to grademarking. We are endeavoring te incorporate in our ptans means whereby these objections may be met or else advaniages which

will more than offset the objections.

I-est there be any doubt in your minds as to the possibility of putting over this program for ihe entire lumber industry let- me say sav that we have no intention of trvine trying to accomplish accomolish this. When the plan is worked out 100 per cent complete we will have two kinds of lumber on the market: one, well manufactured and properly prepared lutnber, graded under standard rules, systematicaliy systemat merchandised and d financially financiallv guaranteed; suaranteed: the other, other- just irrsf lumber. lrrmhr In conclusion let me sav say that we are are greatly interested to know immediately the extent to which individual retailers will cooperate in practice in such a program as I have outlined for our future activities. I realize that you 'will be more concerned immediately with the-obstacles in the way of the plan than you will be with the objectives but that is what we want to know, nowwhat are the obstacles, in your opinion, I will be glad to answer any questions either here on the floor or individually after the convention, as you may desire.

Please keep in mind, gentlemen, that we are organized for the retention, recovery, and extension of lumber markets and that we crave an opportunity to serve anywhere along the line of activities which I have outlined to you. If we can educate the wood-usinc public, with your co-operation, to the proper use of lumber products then our efiorts to maintain and extend lumber uses will be J

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April l, 1928

Southern California Lumbermen Play Golf at Brentwood Country Club Seventy-seven lumbermen participated in the Lumbermen's Golf Tournament that was held at the Brentwood Country Club on Friday afternoon, March 23, which was sponsored by the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club. All sections in Southern California were represented. The golfers started to congregate at the Club House for lunch about noontime and at 1:00 P. M. the first foursome was on their way.

Dinner was served at the Club House at 7:00 P. M.

Left to Right-Paul Hill,winner of the Low Net Prize; Fred Reeiler; E. R. Maule, winner of the Low Gross Prize; Wolter Spicer.

with over 50 in attendance. Following the dinner, Frank Burnaby acted as master of ceremonies and called on the following for short talks: Kenneth Smith, secretary of the Lumber Dealers Association of Los Angeles; J. E. Martin, president of the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club; Jack Thomas, chairman 'of the Golf Committee; George Lounsberry,

Lounsberry & Harris, Los Angeles; Frank Curran, E. K. Wood Lumber Co., Los Angeles. Mr. Burnaby then introduced Roy Stanton, chairman of the Prize Committee, who announced the winners of the tournament and presented the prizes. E. R. Maule was awarded the Frank Curran Trophy as the winner of the low gross prize with a score of 82. Paul Hill won the low net prize, the Roy Stanton Trophy. Both.these cups.have to be won_ twice for permanent possession. The winners of the Flight events were: First Flight, handicaps L-IZ, first prize, a cigarette holder, M. D. Jordan, second prize, a suit case, Harry Graham; Second Flight, handicaps 13-20, first prize, toilet set, Cliff Bergstrom, second prize, silver tray, J. E. Lloyd Jones; Third Flight, handicaps 2L-?8, first prize, silver flower basket, "Red" McAlpine, second prize, wrist watch, Ed. Culnan; Fourth Flight, handicaps 29-36, first prize, set of silver candlesticks, Henry Pries, second prize, a cigar stand, Gene DeArmond.

The following played in the tournament: George Bentley, H. P. Arnold, Al Porter, Harry V. Hanson, Bill Hamilton, Emil Swanson, C. C. Bohnhoff, A. P. Yost, A. E. Fickling, S. G. McDonald, J. H. Mills, Earl Downey, Stewart Smith, F. E. Boyd, Fred Golding, G. V. Learnard, Walter Riley, H. E. Riley, A. Ingoldstad, R. E. Seward, F. M. Slade, W. W. Montgomery, F. H. Yost, F. P. Baugh, A. L. Sailor, James Tyrrell, E. G. Betts, Gardner Pond, A. K. Condee, T. B. Hatton, J. A. Thomas, W. Vanderwood, J. M. Landram, C. H. Suitor, Ed. Haughton, Art Penberthy, Paul Penberthy, C. Penberthy, A. H. Hall, H. A. Graham, Ted Lawrence, Geo. Melville, Wm. Malkums, Ed Hummel, Geo. H. Lockwood, Ed Culnan, Gus Hoover, A. C. Merryman, J. M. Buhler, S. J. Hathaway, Frank Neimeyer, A. J. Castell, N. Whitacre, M. D. Jordan, D. McCallum, D. Loveday, G. De Armond, Leo Rosenberg, "Red" McAlpine, H. E. Pries, Roy Meyers, E. L. Reitz, L. H. Stanton, Paul Hill, Homer Burnaby, Frank Burnaby, George Lounsberry, C. E. Stunz, L. A. Beckstrom, J. E. Lloyd Jones, Bob Osgood, C. F. Reeder, "Pick" Maule, E. R. Maule, W. S. Spicer, J. E. Martin, Cliff Bergstrom, A. E. Muller.

Some of the Golfers who participated in the tournament.

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April l, 1928

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Agricultural Series. Bulletin No. | 5

April l; 1928

Part II

REDWOOD POULTRY LAYING HOUSE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA TYPE

NOTE-(Fig. 3) that spaces between rafter

ends are left open above the front and rear

plates to provide ventilation.

"H" (See Fig. 3). I-ocate these braces so they will not interfere with rear openings.

Where house may be exposed to strong winds, similar braces are necessary at the high ends of partitions and at ends of house, as well as for corner braces on the front,

'G" (See Fig. 3). Before placing these rails,

the desired nest arrangement should be determined. (For suggestions see Bulletin No. 12.)

If wall nests are adopted, this rail should be lowered to bottom line of nest rack, providing a similar rail above the ncsts.

Figure 3

"E" (See Fig. 5). All doorg ghould be made of T & G Redwood ceiling placed vertically to match walls. Where additional light is wanted through the front, either a stock sash may be built into the upper half of thie door or a stock pattern Redwood sash door may be hung fush with outside face of front wall.

The type of door to be adopted should be iletermined before framing door openings. If a stock pattern Redwood sash door is uged, studg or frame should be placed to receive "D" (See Fie. 5). The height of T & G Redwood ceiling will be governed by nest arrangement (eee note "G" opposite).

same with a strip planted around the inside to aerve a8 a door stop.

If doors are to be of T & G Redwood ceiling the wall siding should stop I inch short of openings to allow for

suitable lap.

For maximum strength, door cleats on inside should extend full width of doors with studs or frame mortised accordingly.

"1" (See Fig. 5). The fowl doorg are placed in the corners of each unit to facilitate driving the fowle into catching coopa, which may be placed over the openings and against the outside wallc.

Openings are l0 inches tquare, with l2xl2-inch eliding doore reinforced with center cleats which aleo serve as handles.

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IHE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANI'

April I, 1928

A, A. BAXTER DEAD The sudden death of A. A. Baxter, a prominent San Francisco lumberman, comes as a great shock to his friends and business associates. Following a very short illness he passed away from heart failure at his residence at 563

Oakland Avenue, Sunday afternoon, March 25, L928, about

a month after his 65th birthday.

Baxter's entire business life had been devoted to the lumber industry on this coast. A native of Chathnm, Ontario, Canada, he came to the Pacific in his early manhood, and following trying experiences in the Northrvest successfully established himself in San Francisco about thirty-five years ago.

A man of great energy and highly regarded by all associates he maintained an enviable standing in the business community. He was largely responsible for the formation of Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Co.. a powerful mill organi zation designed for the purpose of promoting and selling Pacific Coast lumber in foreign markets. Since the inception of that company eleveh years ago, he ha<l as its active head contributed rnuch to its unqualified success.

He was a past president of the San Francisco Commercial Club, and for many years a member of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

Baxter's family has been prominent in the East Bay society for years. IIe leaves besides his widow, four daughters, Mrs Gardner P. Pond, Mrs Volney V. Brown. both of Los Angeles; Mrs. Cecil B. Garduer, now of Shanghai, China; Miss Barbara B. Baxter, and a son, Horvard W' Baxter, still residing in Oakland.

C. H. TERRELL NOW WITH HILL & MORTON C. H. Terrell, formerly with Chas. R. McCormick Lumber Co., S.an Francisco, is now rePresenting Hill & Morton, Inc., in the Valley territory, making his headquarters

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ORANGE BELT LUMBERMEN'S CLUB TO HOLD PARTY AND GOLF TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 14 CONCATENATION IN THE EVENING The Orange Belt Lumbermen's Club will hold a party

and golf tournament at the Red Hill Country CIub, Upland, on Saturday afternoon, April 14.

During the afternoon there will be games and other diversions for the gathering. There will also be a few tables of bridge for the ladies at the Club House. A large crowd are expected to play golf during the afternoon. Dinner rvill be held at the Club House in the evening, and following the dinner, Dee Essley, vicegerent snark of the Orange Belt District, and his Nine will put on a concatenation. A large class of Kittens have been signed up. Following the concatenation, there will be dancing. All lumbermen, together with their wives and guests, are invited to attend.

MAX AMELANG A LOS ANGELES VISITOR Max Amelang was a Los Angeles visitor during the latter part of the month, where he was calling on the lumber trade and attending to business matters. He recently purchased the yard of the W. R. Letten Corp. at La Crescenta, Calif.

I!Ir. Amelang was formerly manager of the I!{iami Lumber & Supply Co. at Miami, Ariz.

FRANK O'CONNOR A LOS ANGELES VISITOR Frank O'Connor, Donovan Lumber Co., San Francisco, was a Los Angeles visitor around the latter part of the month where he spent a few days conferring with John Cushing, their Los Angeles manager. While in the South. land, he spent a few days calling on the lumber trade.

Frank has taken up golf and said he would like to see some of the Los Angeles lumbermen golfers participate in the San Francisco Lumbermen's Golf Tournament that will take place at the Presidio Golf Club on Friday, April 13.

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Gcnuiac Tolcucc Arometic Rcd Ccdrr, eccuretoly nrlu' frcturcd, torgue end groovcd rnd cnd nrtchcd. Cortr lo morc then unknown brendr. Mrdc by Gcor3c C. Brovl

& Co, Mcrnphir, world'r largcrt nuufrcturcr of To'

Old Growth Yellow Fir

nclrG. Aronrtic Rcd Ccdar.

Scalcd in doublc-facc 6brc boerrd crrtonr rgeinrt durt, dirt, danpncr or drrnr3c in rhipping or rtorrt..

For circular and E" J. STANTON & SON LOS ANGELES Distribnors fot Southcnt Califonio

J. E. HIGGINS LBR. CO.

llefiance Lumhr Co.

SAN FRANCTSCO Distributors fot

Northent Calilonic

Rail and Cargo Shippen Mill at Tacoma, Warh.

Southcrn Crlifornie Rcprcrcntetivc

C. J. LAUGHLIN

5t5-6 Pctroloum Socuriticr Bldg, Lor Ar3clcr

Tclcphonc WErtnorc 9055

THE C.ALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

56

April I, 1928

Lima Locomotive Works Bring Out New Type of Shay Geared Locomotive Over fifty years ago a Michigan lumberman conceived the idea of a geared locomotive to meet the unusual hauling conditions encountered in the logging industry. His first machine was built at Lima and was called the "SHAY" in honor of the inventor.

In the past half century the Shay Geared Locomotive has been

constantly improved, the most notable changes being the application of super-heaters, cast steel truck frames, heavy girder main frames, improvements in boiler and engine construction, and improved driv-

ing mechanism.

Following its usual constructive policies, Lima Locomotive Works, Incorporated, of Lima, Ohio, has developed a new type of Shay Geared Locomotive which incorporates many new departures from earlier Shay construction and, at the same time, maintains the same proven major principles that have made the Shay the recognized

standard of geared locomotives. In the development of the new design, the needs of lumber operations were constantly kept in mind.

Tlte "Pacific Coast"-Neut Design of Shql Locomotiae.

The irew design of Shay, known as the "Pacific Coast," was built at Lima in October, 1927, and, v'as exhibited at the Pacific Coast Logging Congress from November 2, 1927 to November 5, 1927, inclusive. At the close of the Congress it was delivered to the purchaser, Bloedel, Stewart & Welch at Menzies Bay, B. C., Canada, where it is now in operation.

The accompanying photogr'aph shows a view of the locomotive. the principal dimensions of which are shown in the following table.

The right hand column of the table gives, for comparison, similar

figures for the standard 70-3 Shay locomotive. Regarding the

weights shown, it might be u'ell to state that the weights are corsparative, similar construction equipment being used on the two types.

Type Class

Number of trucks

3

Cylinders

3-13"x15"

Boiler Pressure

Shay Geared

Shay Geared Pacific Coast

70-3

3-12"x15"

200 lbs.

Driving Wheels

200 lbs.

12-36" dia.

t2-36" dia.

Tractive Power 38,200 lb.

Weight in Working OrdBr 181,000 lb.

Firebox Length and Width 891/+"x44%" Grate Area 27.75 so. ft.

Wheel Bases: 1' 4"

Truck Engine Engine and Tender Fuel Capacity Water Capacity

30,350 lb.

173,000 lb.

721"x44j("

22.53 sq. ft.

4' 4"

30' 8"

4l' 2"

29',8" 40' 2"

1200 Gallons Oil

1200 Gallons Oil 3000 Gallons

3000 Gallons

The increased size of the cylinders on the "Pacific Coast" Shay provides a tractive power of 38,200 lbs., which is 25/o more than the rated tractive power of the standard 70-3.

On the "Pacific Coast" Type the cylinders and bottom bracket are fastened securely to the heavy girder frame, providing an engine and cylinder support entirely independent of the boiler.

In order that the steam bracket might be eliminated, several problems in design were involved. These were the type and arrangement of the cylinders, the means for supplying live steam and conducting away exhaust steam, and means for securing the cylinders to the frames of the locomotives. Inside admission piston valves are used whereby the usual maintenance troubles incident to the use of outside admission valves have been eliminated. With inside admission valves the valve stem packing is subject to exhaust steam pressure, whereas live steam at full pressure is against the valve stem packing with outside admission valves. This is usually the source

of considerable maintenance.

The cylinders used on the "Pacific Coast" Shay are arranged so

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General Salec Office: Failing Bld'g., Portland, Ore.

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LOS ANGELES

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731 Central Bldg.

J. R. Neylan, Saler Agent

H. C. Clark, Saler Agent

THE CALIFOiRNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

April l, 1928

that the steam supply and exhaust pipes are easily applied and fit it very nicely with the general design of the new type Shay. All three cylinders are made from the same pattern and are interchangeable.

The steam supply and exhaust lines are made of tubing which is run through suitable cast elbows which are connected to the steam and exhaust openings in the cylinders. The elbows are shrunk on the tubes and welded in place, making a very workmanlike and secure job. An expansion joint is placed in the steam line directly

ahead of the cylinders.

Another improvement is a more simple type of connection between the locomotive and tender. This arrangement also provides a safety bar, which is common practice on large rod locomotives.

Reference to the photograph will show the jacking lugs provided under the bottom girder of the main frame. 'These will facilitate repairs to the engine, since only simple blocking will be needed to apply the jacks.

The firedoor hole in the background is welded instead of being riveted. This practice has been followed on larger locomotives and is a means of reducing maintenance.to a minimum.

Control of the dampers in the firepan is accomplished by means of a lever on the fireman's side. This lever is within easy reach of the fireman. The quadrant around which the operating lever moves is notched so that the selected damper opening is secured, yet it can be easily and quickly changed when desired.

The cab turret and valves supplying stearn to all auxiliaries is 1ocated directly in front of the cab. This location provides plenty of room for a man to do work on the turret or valves. Extension handles are brought into the cab and neatly arranged on a bracket, each handle properly labeled. ,On account of the increase in tractive power of over 25/o, th'e "Facific Coast" Shay will deliver more drawbar pull than the'siandard 7G3. A cortrpression of hauling capacities of the "Pacific Coast"

Shay and the 70-3 Shay is shown in the following table. These fifures are for various grades and are based on a rolling resistance of 8 lbs. per ton.

Hauling Capacity in Tons of 2000 Lbs.

Grade

JUST A WAY OF SAYING"Glad you're here" ! The

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door is just one of the little ways we have of saying you're welcome. Lumbernen : you're especially welcome at The Plaza, Rates: $2 to $4.50.

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NOAH FALK DEAD Noah Falk, pioneer California lumberman, died at Arcata on March 10. Mr. Falk was 91 years of age, and until his retirement a few years ago, had been actively engaged in the lumber business all his life. Mr. Falk was born in Mercer County, Pa., on June 11, 1836. IIe came to California in 1854.

In point of age, Mr. Falk was the oldest member of Hoo Hoo in California. He was initiated into the Order at Blue Lake, California, on August 6, 1898. His grandson, Drury Falk, is connected with the Los Angeles omce of the Redwood Manufacturers Co. His granddaughter is l\{rs. Don Philips, whose husband is connected with the Los Angeles office of the Hart-Wood Lumber Co. Mr. and Mrs. Philips went to Oakland to attend the funeral services on March 13.

TOM BROWN IS BACK ON THE JOB AGArN Tom Brown, representative in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys of the J. E. Higgins Lumber Co., San Francisco, is back to work again, looking as well as ever except for a slight facial scar resulting from.a serious auto-

311 California St.

Eurcka, California Humboldt County

San Francirco

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33Ol E. Slauson Ave.

Loa Angeles

Telephone DElawarc 4105

TUMBER HAUTI]IG HARBOR-LOEAL and

LONG DISTANCE

Consolidated Lumber ComlDany Gencral Officc,lWholesaliYards, \fharyca and Planing Mille a.

rnobile accident, in which he figured a couple of months ago.

WILMINGTON, CALIF.

MT. SHASTA PINE MANUFACTURING CO. START

Manufacturers and Dealers

MILL OPERATIONS

The Mount Shasta Pine Manufacturing Co. started their mill operations about the middle of the month. There rvill be about thirty men employed when the operations start.

No definite plans have been made for starting the factory.

Phone Wilmington 120

FtR and REDWOOD LLJI\IBER AIgo dealera in Builders' Hardware

..FROM TREE TO CONSUMER"

THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT

58

April 1, 1928

(Thc Claning Hourc)

This Column of "Wanto" and "Don't Wants" is fon The Fellow \ilho Wants to Buy The Fellow Who Wants to Sell The Fellow Who Wants to Hire Raees t2.s0 per cotumn dncft The Fellow Who Wants to Be Hired FOR SALE:

1-30 ft. Sky Pilot Stacker in perfect conclition. Used little over one year. Has reversible motor. Original cost $1,900.00. Will sell for $1,000.00 F.O.B. Los Angeles.

l-Yellow Cab Z-ton Truck-$1,000.00.

l-Moreland 3-ton Truck-9500.00.

1-Victor Z-ton Truck-$800.00.

M r LLER co M PA N Y " ?a$:Jrlf&*.

TRinity 0901.

WANTS POSITION AS ASSISTANT MANAGER OR BOOKKEEPER Experienced lumberman wants position as Assistant Manager or Bookkeeper with retail lumber company.

Available at once. References furnished. No floater.

Address Box C-186, care California Lumber Merchant.

YOUNG LADY ESTIMATOR.BOOKKEEPERCashier, Typist, Credit and General Ofifrce work, etc., wants position. Eight years' lumber experience. Seven years' local. Highest recommendations from reputable concern. Address Box C-187, care California Lumber Merchant.

POSITION WANTED BOOKKEEPER OR MANAGER FOR LUMBER CONCERN. HAVE HAD SEVERAL YEAR'S EXPERIENCE, BOTH WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. MARRIED AND GOOD HABITS. ADDRESS RAY WILSON, 1503 ALSTON AVE., FORT WORTH, TEX. POSITION WANTED Experienced lumberman would like to make connection with retail lumber company. Willing to go anywhere in the Southwest. Good references. Address Box C-188. care California Lumber Merchant.

YOUNG LADY rv\/ANTS GENERAL OFFICE WORK Young lady with seven years' steady experience in large corporation general office work and meeting public, wants position in office. Experienced in credit work; can deal with public tactfully; has thorough knowledge of filing and all details of office work; assist in bookkeepins and also do light stenographic work. For informalioi call office of Calif. Lumber Merchant. VA 4565.

LUMBER YARD SITE FOR RENT Fine lumber yard site for rent, $150 per month. Mill, lumber racks and spur track on the ground ready to go.

Located in Los Angeles. Address Box C-185 care California Lumber Merchant.

J. H. BAXTER & CO.

W. M. BF'FBE

WHOLESALE LUMBER Polcr-Pilcr-4rcorotcd Matcriel Ccntral Buitding TRinity 6332

SouthcreHARDWOODS-Southcrn Oak Fl,ooring ud M"plc Flooring f 109 Fint National Bank Bdldins Tclcphonc DoWhr 9117

SAN FRANCISCO LUMBERMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT Biggc* and bcrt GoIf Tournarncnt and Din ncr ever held by the lumbermen of San Francirco, rponrorcd by thc Douglar Fir Club. will bc hold

FRIDAY, APRIL 13th, 12 NOON (Notc tho Lucky Datc)

At thc Preridio Golf Club No Cupr will bc givcl, ell. urcful tbingr, prizc for low gror rcoro, thrcc prizcr for low uct in both A and B clarce and a booby prizc.

Entrancc Fcc for Golf, $4.1X), Dinncr, $3lXl. Scnd your haadicrp along with chccL. If you hrven't a handioap rcnd lart 5 rcorer and courtcr whcre they wcrc madc. Send cntricr with checLr to J. E. PEGGS, W. R. Chenbcrlin & Co, 618 Matron Bldg.

If you doa't play jolf rcnd your rcrcrvetion for dinncr with your chcch for $3.0lL No rpccchcr.

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IL"OR ten years The Long-Bell Lumber

Jl' Company has been placing its name on the end of the piece. One thing this mark stands for is the skill, experience and supervision which men of long training put into the making of this lumber.

It is a mark which has enabled builders to get a quicker turnover on small home construction-a mark of maximum construction value to the home. lt identifies good lumber-dependable lumber-lumber for every purpose.

THE LONG,BELL LUMBER COMPANY R. A. Long Bldg. Itmbermen since 1875 Kansas Citv, Mo.

Douglas Fir Lumber, Timbers. Door and Window Frames - Western Hemlock Lumber -Western Red Cedar Siding and

Shingles-Southern Pine Lumber and

Timberc - Southern Hardwood Lumber and Timbers, Oak Flooring - Califcr:ia White Pine Lumber, Sash and Doors, Box Shooks - Creosoted Lumber, Timbers, Posts, Poles, Ties, GuardRail Posts, Piling.

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ona IilIPOLITO Screen -Door Corndr You don't expect i3-6nd no one else does-but just the same the Raymond G. Osborne Laboratories ran this test, using their concrete testing machine. At a fraction more than | 340 pounds the wood shattered-BUT THE CORNER HELD. The famous "Corners of Strength" proved stronger than the selected California Sugar Pine used on all Hipolito Screen 1' poo1s-1[e best lumber obtainable for this purpose.

HIPOLITO COMPANT

2lst and Alameda Sts.

Loc Angeles, Calif.

Phone WEstmore 6lt'l