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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
THE EVOLUTION OF ROOFING

The changes that have taken place in
modern architecture are no more pro.
nounced that those noticeable In un.to-
date roofing. our forefathers used
ihatch, earth, and later shakes. and
shingles or tiles on business houses TO.
day we have a material that deiies the
elements, and renders perfect satisfac.
tion. The Deseret News building. OF
which we are so justly proud is COW
cred with what Is commonly known as
a gravel roof. the difference In this and
the average gravel roof Is. that especial
care was given Il and the contractor
Mr' John Alien gave II two coats Of
pitch and as many OF gravel.
The management OF the building. that
49, the presiding Bishop, William B.
Preston, the designing architect. r..
hlettlng. ard Mr. w ;. Burton. super
intendent OF construction, were unani-
nous IN deciding upon this style OF roof
Tor the building, and equally as decided
IN awarding the contract to Mr. Allen.
that they choose wisely has been at
tested by the entire satisfaction the
roof has given, and II II with pleasure
we announce that the same style
OF roofing Is 10 be used on the
annex now In course Of con-
struction. Among the most recently |
completed roofing done by Mr.. Allen. we |
mention the following: The Dooley |
block, the old oregon Short Line Offices
and the Salt Lake High school.
Mr.. John Allen has been a resident |
II Salt Lake City for the past 30 years.
md for the last 10 years has been ac-
lively engaged In the roofing and &c.
nent business. His home and Office
IRE al - Jeremy street. Not only does
he contract for roofing. but he also
makes q speciality Of al kinds OF ee-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
THE LANGT0N LIME
AND CEMENT COMPANY
221 S. Stnte Strent

The past few years has marked n
new era In building operations in this
city. Modern frame and brick resi-
dences are replacing the old adobes
Duilt by the early settlers. and hand
some office buildings are supercedlne
the cruder specimens Of architecture
that formerly abounded in Salt Lake.
This gradual change OF building meth
DDS has brought about the establishment
OF business houses that few years ago
would have had no place in the bust.
ness world OF salt Lake, and the above
named firm is one OF them.
Since Its establishment four Years
ago II has, under the man
agement OF Mr. James I.angton.
succeeded IN securing patronage that
IS extensive and constantly Increasing
as agents for the NcpM Plaster ana
Manufacturing company's hardwall
plaster, and city agents for the product
OF the Portland Cement company OF
Utah, they are in close touch
with the architects and builders OF the
city The company owns a fine kiln
near Beck's Hot Springs. where stan
u.
Mr.. Langton Is also the manager for
the Santa Cruise Lime company, which
in addition TO the manufacture OF lime,
makes superior grade Of hrebrick fra
clay, which Is being shipped 10
valley shelters by the carload,
sewer pipe, tile and freproohng.
The plant is kept running to, its fun
capacity In order 10 keep pace with
the demand for its various products.
In the construction OF the Deseret
News building. carloads Of cement were
used, and all Of that which was used
In the flooring was supplied by the
Langton Lime and Cement company.
They also were called upon for the
hair used In plastering: this they
bring from Illinois and eastern points
In carload lots.
Mr. Langton has resided here for
The past IL years and has an extensive
acquaintance among the architects.
contractors and builders Of the city.
lie devotes his personal attention 10
he details Of his business and has won
IN enviable reputation for business In
egrity and fair dealing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05

the Russell Erwin Manufacturing Com
pany throughout the state
The home Office Of the Russell q Err
win Manufacturing company Is at i8
Chambers street, New York City. from
which point their extensive interests
are handled. The main factory Of the
company Is at New Britain. Connectl-
cuLWhlle they also operate an extensive
plant at Dayton, Ohio. The speciality Of
the company is builders hardware and
mechanics tools During their exist
ence OF over half century the business
OF the company has increased to such
proportions that they now cover pracu.
cally the civilized world. They were
the first makers Of real bronze hard.
ware In the United States, and were
the first to introduce American hard
ware in Australia. Travelling rep
resentatiyes Of the concern make reg
ular trips 10 all the principal centers.
and an elaborate illustrated catalogue
of 1000 pages is issued annually.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
THE RUSSELL & ERWIN
MANUFACTURING CO.
Represented by the u. c. VI. |.
Throughout Utah aud Idaho.

Salt Lake City has become recognized
by the leading manufacturing concerns
Of the east, as the supply point. for all
the intermountain states, And the firm
that has not branch office or a worthy
| representative here, is indeed blind 90
| us own interests. In giving the T.. e.
NJ. /, the sole agency In this section for
the sale OF It's hardware, the Russell q
Erwin Manufacturing company, evil
denccd a superior knowledge Of condi-
tons as they exist here. for there Is
probably no firm In closer touch with
the business OF this city and state than
the II. c. Nj. !. With their branch
houses and travelling representatives
they possess exceptional facilities for
the transaction Of this particular line
OF business-builders hardware,
In bidding on the hardware trimmings
used in the Dcseret News building they
were not alone In the field. yet they
were successful in being awarded the
contract. a description " the hand
some designs which ornament and pro-
tect The various rooms OF the building
would seem most appropriate. There
are over four hundred and fifty doors.
three times as many windows, aud "a
- ~ s4hiii''i VI AluutNllN III the NhllQ@
ine. Those upon the upper floors are
plain design old copper sand blast I'm
ish while the lower floor and en-
frances have a beautiful design known
as "berocohio' and finished 20 match !
the balance OF trimmings NAH tran |
som lifts'push plates, hinges. sash locks |
and pulleys are OF the same handsome |
finish. the effect being something rich. |
All locks on the corridor and entrance |
doors are fitted with the Russ-Win |
patented cylinders. each floor being !
controlled by a master key and three
floors by grand master key which
VIII pass all the locks while the regu-
lar key win open but one door.
The lock has one latch bolt operated
by the knob from either side Of the
door, and two dead bolts operated by
thumb knob from each side so that
The occupant OF room A can turn the
ock 20 prevent entrance through
room u, while the occupant Of b
AN also lock A out, at pleasure. The
ocks have plain. old copper sand fin
shed escutcheons on the inside Of the
while all on the exterior are
u handsome designs
In addition 20 supplying all hardware |
trimmings for the main building the T.
:. NJ. |. furnished all the steam pipe
ma fittings and have similar con-
ract for the eight story Annex They
70 extensive 3oheers Of the products Of ]
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
A MODEL CONDUCTOR.

The trolley car conductor Is the gen.
orally accepted type OF the man who
don't know nawthn'." especially when
II comes TO any delay on the line.
There IL one bright and marked e1-
ception to this rule. He Is conductor
No. 1000 on the Eighth avenue line.
In fact those who travel on that line
consider him the ideal Of street car
conductors and wonder how he ever OBJ
tained such a position. Two examples
Of his conduct viii serve to indicate
the kind Of man he is.
A few days ago a car had some trou-
BILE at the Circle at Flfty-ninth street.
No. 206Os car was a little distance be-
hind the car in trouble It was crowd
ed with people hurrying to their Of
fees. He jumped of the car, and, run
ming forward looked over the situation.
and then hurried back
Those OF you who are IN a hurry
10 get down town had better take
transfers and walk to the Fifty-ninth
street cr0ss-town cars. You can gel
across 10 either the Sixth or Madison
avenue cars this way and save con-
siderable time as we may be delayed
hero longer than you would like"
Everybody who was In a hurry ao-
cepted his suggestion with thanks.
on sunday last he had on board sew
er9i passengers who were anxious 10
connect with cars going 10 the various
ferries. When In Central Park Vest
his car stopped several times. as the
power gave OUT one very fussy pas
ssenger began to fume and spout over
the delay' ana so managed 20 put all
me rest on edge A perfect torrent
lI questions was let loose az the con-
iuctor Instead Of Ignoring them and
expressing dense ignorance Of the sit
nation. he carefully explained that AZ
nat hour on Sunday mornings repairs
we're OFTEN m2de on the machinery al
ne power house, and that this always
temporarily delayed the cars.
II Is nothing serious. gentlemen"
le said. We viii still keep our running
chedule and you VIII get down town
n time"
His reassuring words quleted all the
assengers, and when the fussy man
ound out that he had plenty Of time
o reach the ferry he said with a sigh.
Oh for more conductors Ike this one.
would then be some pleasure 10 ride
n trolley cars. You could find out
he truth without having TO sit in a car
minutes end then learn that YOU
oulc have 10 walk II you wanted to
et TO your destination. New York
ines
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
NEPhl PLASTER AND
MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufacturers OF Land and Calcined
Plaster.

While Utah has many industries In ac-
tive operation. there are few that are
more important than those devoted to
Its building interests The Nephi
Plaster and Manufacturing Company.
which has extensive works one ana
one half miles from Neph on the San
Pete valley Railway. has been incor-
porated since November. 1889. The
company has an excellent location for
the manufacture OF the various plas-
tiers made. with all buildings neces-
sary for the purposes. The improve
ments consist OF the mill proper. where
the most approved type OF machinery
has been installed. a large warehouse
situated upon the main line OF the
San Pete Valley Railway, cooper
shop. foremans residence for James
Jackson. superintendent Of the mill
and all facilities that are essential 10
the operation of the plant. They
manufacture the following kinds OF
plaster: Land, dental casting, finish
ing, grain and hard wall plaster. This
latter is the famous Nephl hardwaI
plaster which was used exclusively on
the inner walls OF our handsome new
Deseret News building. the result OBJ
tanned from the use OF this plaster is
most satisfactory.
They put the land plaster up in 100
pound bags only. but all other brands
are marketed In bags OF 100 pounds |
each or barrels OF $40 pounds each. |
which Is the most convenient form tor |
shipping. The factory has a capacity |
OF 100 tons per day and a ready sale Is |
found for IT'S product throughout Utah.
Idaho, Montana. Washington, Oregon
and California. The greatest demand
for land plaster comes fror Oregon.
however.
Nephi plaster has now a reputation
throughout this Immense territory that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
THE FIRE PROOF
DOOR COMPANY.
MinneapoIis, Mlnnesota.


Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Such rapid strides have been made
In recent years in the way Of render
ing buildings absolutely fire proof, that
one Is apt to overlook the fact that In
our city there is probably not half a
dozen what may be termed Gre proof
structures. Such, however, is the case
and the new home of the Deseret News
will stand for some time TO come as an
eXemplihcation Of all that twentieth
century improvements can suggest in
modern fire proof structures.
There is no one feature that Is more
deserving OF special mention than that
OF the fire proof doors, as they are both
ornamental and safeguard against
damage by fire. The work of the Fire
Proof Door company is something en-
tirely new, and the pioneer OF what
must be In all buildings in the near
future. In the News" building there
are over $50 doors, all furnished by this
Minneapolis company. They are beau
tiful In design and effect, and prove
an ornament TO the building. The doors
are made OF carefully selected hard
wood treated 10 preparation that rem
ders them practically fire proof. and
then covered with copper bronze that
makes them absolutely proof
against any degree of heat
that they could be subjected to,
In the building. This com
pany furnished all the doors for the
handsome Homer Laughlln office build
ing in Los Angeles. where short time
ago their material was put TO a test in
the following manner: A mOdiste ppon
leaving her rooms one Saturday,
ming, left an alcohol lamp burning,
which evidently had turned over. as
upon her return Monday morning she
found nothing but ashes upon entering
her rooms. Everything In the way Of
furniture, carpets, draperles and ma
terlals had been consumed, yet the oC-
cupants Of adjoining rooms we're not
aware Of the fire, and the building was
not injured except for having the var
nish ON the fire proof doors and base
boards scorched. What more striking
illustration could be desired OF the
quality Of material furnished All the
doors In the News" building are from
the same factory.
In addition 20 doors. window castings
and sash the company make ell kinds |
OF ornamental fire proof interior finish, |
and are exclusive manufacturers Of |
patent ornamental fire |
proof metal covered doors The man
agement Of the News" building are so
well satisfied with the doors furnished |
for the main building that they have
decided TO duplicate them for the eight
story annex, now in course Of construc-
lion.
The Fire Proof Door company is an
Incorporated company. with its factory
md head Office In Minneapolis. MINI.
Situated as they are they enjoy every
AGILITY for securing the best timber OBJ
for the manufacture of their
celebrated doors. The officers Of the
ompany are well known and able bust
less men Of Minnesota, and hold the
Positions ID. D. Thorp, pres
ent; Walter II. Thorp, vice president
nd treasurer, and C, Il. ovenshiret Sec
etary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
THE UTAH LUMBER COMPANY
An Important Factor in the City's
Building Interests.

owing to its distance from the source
Of the timber supply, Salt Lake Citys
pioneers Of ~ and even those Of later
Years, have had to resort to the adobe
brick In the construction Of their
homes. Today, however, the best build
Ing materials are to be secured al a
comparatively low cost. And the many
lew residences and office buildings
erected here within the past few years.
stand as substantial evidence of the
fact that residents Of this city have
adopted that progressive movement
mat Is characteristic of this clty's
growth Among the numerous factors
that have been instrumental in the no
building Of our modern Salt Lake, none
nave occupied more prominent place
,han the above company.
The Utah Lumber company has been
actively engaged In business for the
past eight years at which time II was
Incorporated with the present officers
ana management, IL is interesting TO
note, that they succeeded 10 the old
established business Of Leayer. Con-
rad q Co.. which during the six years
OF IT'S existence, had built up a most
gratifying patronage throughout this
section. Since the change In ownership
Inc same progressive policy that al
ways was manifested by the former
management has been maintained, and
many improvements inaugurated that
nave redOunded to the benefit of the
company and it's patrons
In the construction OF the Deseret
News building, this firm was awarded |
q number OF contracts for both interior |
work and dimension lumber. And II IA |
gratifying 10 be able TO state that all |
contracts undertaken by the manage. |
ment were completed 70 the entire sat |
isfaction Of Mr.. w. $. Burton. superin.
tendent of construction. The company |
at its yards on West South Temple
street have every conyenince al hand
for the transaction OF the business OF
lhe yards. the stock OF both rough and
finished lumber carried il at ali times
equal 10 the demands OF this section.
and everything I'm the way Of sash.
doors, mouldings and building mater
al Is Kept In stock. The sash, doors.
etc. come largely from the eastern
.actories and are selected from the
h0icest stock.
The personnel OF the company is com.
POSED OF the following men, prominent
IN the business and financial circles OF
MS state: Hon. Thomas d. Dee, presl.
lent OF the company. IS also vice presi-
tent OF the First National bank. OF
ogden. Mi H. II. Spencer, who acts
rs wee president OF the company, is
Iominent In Ogden, as an able fnan-
ler, and as former mayor OF that city
70 Mr. +. 5. Murphy fails the manifold
Iulles OF secretary, treasurer and gen
Ial manager He Is an experienced
lumber man and contractor. and Is ever
I'VE 20 the best interests Of his com I
any Vie has but Just returned from :
n extended business trip up through
ne northwest. from which point the
ompany secures large portion Of It's
took. 80 !
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
ADDITIONAL FIRMS CONCERNED II
ii III IN CHE NEWS BUILDING.

This Is OF particular advantage IN ven
tllating the rooms and avoids drafts,
During the past two years the com
pany has Installed over G0O0O sets Of
the Tabor" sash fixtures. and they
take pard0nable pride In the fact that
they have yet to receive the first COM
plant.
The Tabor Sash Company Is incorpor-
ated with a capital of S2J0.O0O, with the
following officers; A. Schrafft, presl-
dent; c. d, Tabor, yIce-presldent and
Geo SweSey, secretary and treasurer.
The factory and home Office is at Sc
and 6S Jackson street, Newark, New
Jersey, where their location, on both
the water front and the railroads gives
them unexcelled facilities for the man
ufacture and shipping Of their justly
celebrated sash. In the construction
of the eight story News Annex the
Tabor sash Will be a prominent feat
nr9
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05

ment work. After serving for 10 year.
with the time honored house of Elias
Morris a Sons company. as their force
man, Il would certainly seem that no
Is qualified, In the way Of cement
work he contracts for cellars, Walka.
curbings, etc, and az he gives each
piece Of work his personal supervision.
II IS practically a guarantee that the
work Will be satisfactory The resi-
dents Of Salt Lake would do wen 10
place orders with him Tor walks. roof
ing, etc, as it has always been found
that he lives up to his agreements Mr..
Allen has recently served two terms
IN the city council ana was Democratic
nominee from the Second Municipal
Ward
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-04-05
pc WESTERN EXPANDED
METAL AND FIRE
PROBING co.
san Franoisoo. california;

san Francisco, California.
Phe Of the largest contracts let IN
E construction Of the Deseret News
Sllhg was awarded TO the Western
~ ahued Metal and Fireproofiing
'~lpdiy OF san FrancisA A few
- ago modern tlreproof buildings
Xe erected only In the metropolitan
-, and even today Salt Lake has
han half a dozen that can lay
%lms to hreproof construction. And
%le i none, either here or in other
- maj are more thoroughly mod
man The new home of the News"
"' Hreprooiing contract awarded 10
"A company called for walls and
- ,Ad ceilings OF a metal lath par
~ 70 Which a mixture OF concrete
~ Of Portland cement. sand and
H. adheres. The lath which is
n .nale al the company's extensive
~ ~, me Pacific coast. is specially
4 eaIw OF the best steel and comes
VOn'enlent sizes for putting in
~" mat used for walls and cell
"A. .olnss IN strips is and 20 inches
Ia ana about eight feet In length.
A "a . ana 2, guage. II is attached
=, Ie each preceding piece by wire
49, making when completed n
4 81 steel lathIng to which the con-
n u applied, the whole making an
~u'sly Hreproof wall. virtually each
mus constructed Is a vault. The
4, f, metal comes In the same length
IA, W about three and one half feet
n 'Iun' ana OF a heavier guage. be.
X 'hat Is called IS.
@ western Expanded Metal and
= p.onhs company has been operat-
~, W. we Pacific Coast for a number
,,, an. during which time they have
ne a's yea Tor the fireproofing on some |
h "J hheSt and most modern build |
- 'ne various cities from Los
ron,, 10 seattle and Honolulu. |
tntIs, nose most recently finished we
/, ,aW me handsome Call building
.,ra a,'gsl building in the Pacific coast
r,SlOlS and the home office Of the
noSes me new Hayward block,
nrio,.hl iz-story Office structure lust
ma. IN san Francisco. M the
49,. VI montgomery and Fourth
~ y provided with the flreproof.
t.. essential 10 every modern block
me- 1'hseleG the company has the
lltors az Rhlln building to its credit.
I'M. 70 NE City OF the Angels are
IiSias WIN this imposing office
lee years ' o although erected some
}. ''S ago is still the pride OF the
. s ,o.el Green at Pasadena. was
item eproofed with this company's
! 8, r, ys,em in use by the comnany
- M ' o,lIed % years ago. and II took
my NJ overcome the prejudice against
sd AZ u ana new invention that
Nm A. away with the old.fashloned
cess SS,'hg wooden lath and plaster.
man. - crowned the efforts OF the
, 4 however and TODAY the pro.
-err,. .ugnized by the United States
repp ''sht IN an its departments and
,,o+s s,, architects, engineers. con-
~, ana builders OF the land as The
. ~. uevised. II Is interesting 10
Tr.s..,ne supervising architect of
| ~ Jury Department has specified
Ins,Si,, sss'em OF fireproonng shall
,irSS ', .s IN the 100000 government
q o.. mat Us 10 Be erected IN salt
VI" The mansssmsn, OF The