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New-York tribune., 1921-04-17

duces in the minds of most owners
they later regret. 1t is one thing to
o3der an addition to your house after
carefully sitting down and signing an
order to proceed with the work which
order contains in black and white the
amount you agreed to pay for the addi-
ton, and quite another to visit the Job
some morning after a sweltering hot
night and in an offhand manner in
struct the contractor to build sleep
ing porch.
The third form of contract e., the
percentage form-is varied in a num-
ber Of different ways. In it's simplest
form straight percentase,' is is very
similar to the fixed fee except that
the amount of the fee the builder re-
ceives is determined by the cost OF the
work. Consequently it has all the dis
advantages of the second form Of con
tract, with the added objection that
the contractor not alone receives the
same amount whether your house is
handled economically or not, but it ac-
tually puts q premium on carelessness
and extravaganza. This is not as seri-
GUS a disadvantage as it would seem,
because if you have been careful in
selecting your builder he will realize
his moral obligation to you and will
not spend $40 of yours unnecessarily
in order to make 81 for himself. There
is more danger IN your unwittlngly
increasing the cost by changes.
Sometimes this latter form OF con-
tract is used when calling upon the
contractor to guarantee price which
the cost of the work will not exceed.
This is called "percentage contract
with an upset price In other words,
getting the builder to agree to give
you all the saving that may occur and
to pay all of the losses out of his own
pocket There is nothing in this form
of contract No sensible builder will
sign such a contract unless he is rea-
sonably sure that the amount men
toned is we'll beyond the probable cost
of the work, and he starts off with
the feeling that you have tried to
take advantage of him at the "kick-
off," This is not conductive to the best
results.
In my opinion the fairest form Of
contract for all concerned is one in
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
several FORMS OF Building Contracts Puzzng
10 Home builder, Seem Simple as Explained by Expert

cost and conditions could be absolutely
determined beforehand-that is, if there
were no uncertain quantities for
1ne contractor to cope with in making
up his estimate and owners never
changed their minds this would un
uoubtedly be the best OF the three.
But unfortunately there are always
uncertain conditions-cost of labor.
amount labor will produce, soil condi-
tlons beneath the surface and weather
conditions. In coping with these condi-
tlons the wise builder plays safe" and
III the event of fortune favoring him
you pay HIM more for his services than
was originally intended and more than
you could have bought those same serv-
ices tor under another form of contract.
On the other hand, if he plays in par
tcuiarIy hard luck he loses money. If
ne IS square fellow you will regret
TINS as much as he does. If he is not
square he Will more than get it back on
tne changes you are sure to make as
the house progresses, for, as the first
sum was definite one, so the cost of
each change IS determined upon before
the changes are made. This time, how
ever, he has no competition and vou
nave the alternative of signing an order
based on his price, or having your whole
proposition held up while the matter is
legally thrashed out.
The second form-the "fixed fee"-is
lust what the name implies 1t pro-
vldes for the builder to produce the
mouse for the actual cost to him plus a
hxed fee-a definite amount determined
upon beforehand which he is to receive
over and above the cost, for his sery-
ices. This form of contract has the
advantage of determining the definite
amount the contractor is to receive for
his services, and as there are no uncer-
tam quantities so far as the contractor
IS concerned you pay only what your
mouse actually cost to produce; likewise
you pay only whatthe changes actually
cost.
NO Guaranty of Economy
But this contract has two bad fea-
lures. The first is that the builder
receives the same compensation
whether he invests your money eco
nEomlcally and wisely or carelessly.
second, this form of contract pro-
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17

which the work is done on a percentage
basis and in which the builder par
tcipates in the saving or the loss to
degree determined, the saving or
loss being determined by the amount
the cost of the finished building keeps
inside of or exceeds budget previ-
ously determined upon as fair esti-
mated cost Of the work. In no case,
however, should the contractors par
ticipation exceed the amount of the
kypothetic commission he would have
received had the work been completed
for the figure named iii the budget
In this way you provide an incen-
tive for the builder to proceed econom-
ically and you prevent the possibility
OF his investing any money in your
house. You only pay what the work
actually costs you, and you are rea-
sonably sure that cost is a fair one.
All of the latter forms of contracts
have one great advantage over the
first. In selecting your contractor you
are only influenced by his ability and
reputation. You are not tempted by
some fancy figure which may or may
not be the final cost of your home
to you.
In closing let me say, consider your
form OF contract carefully, be guided
by those yeu have retained to guide
you, make sure that you understand
your contract and do not sign it until
YOU are sure you will be able to make
the payments on dates called for, and
tIen make them on those dates. The
surest way to get a good house is to
obtain the cooperation of your archi-
tect and contractor, and the surest
way to get this cooperation is by show
ing keen regard for their rights in
the premises.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
By William John Cherry
Architect

gentleman who prefers a more
modest life, yet who on occasion must
return hospitality, could prohtably
study the house shown as this weeks
suggestion. The house will serve
people Of small income but whose taste
and requirements are above the con-
ventional brand of stock" house
The building requires so feet Or more
frontage to set it off appropriately and
Will carry itself we'll on a plot of al
most any extent. The architectu-e re-
means, as habitual. 1t has all neces-
sary formality for dignity, yet is
plainly livable throughout. 1t is built
Of stucco on hollow tile. The porches
are wood, with classical detail Orna-
ment is sparing, but always we'll con-
ceived and placed.
Inside every room in the house can
be used daily, yet when the entire
ground floor is thrown together prob
ably hundred guests could be enter
tanned at once.
Not Hard to Furnish
True to best architectural tradition
have on the ground floor caused areas
to dominate. A minimum Of furniture
or of decorative treatment is, there
! fore, necessary to make it completely
furnished Through the porch. the liv-
ing room, hall and dining room there
! is one vista of over 30 feet The hall
way is the formal Colonial type
lighted principally by large window
on the broad landing above.
The second floor provides four bed
rooms, all with big closets, and two il
suite with a lavatory between. On
bath is convenient to the two othe
bedrooms. The third foor admits on
or two maids rooms, bath and storage
Laundry, heating unit and the like ar
in the cellar.
The house appears to best advantag
when placed on a slight terrace, bu
setting fiat or same one step above tn
| grass. This permits some further dec
Grafton of ramps and steps at the en-
trance. which can effectively descen
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
Roon,y Home for Family
Who Need Large Space
Dwelling This Week Shows Interesting Solution of
Architectural Design; Planned Especially

directly 70 a gravel driveway. Only an
unmistakable service path to the rear
is then necessary.
Fine Study of Proportion
The square house with hip roof has
been very much overdone and is unhsnd
some comparison with this, how
ever. will show such is usually the re
suit OF caralessnesS in designing or
poor feeling for masses and proper
ton In tnis house no such defect-ap
pears. There are iatticcs to break up
blank walls, but trained eye sees the
blank walls were not accidents buf
were established to give the lattice
something TO Dc, while back of that,
in turn, the whole plan itself made
necessary the selfsame blank walls.
In other words, this house was, all
studied together. one Of the great serv-
ices an architect renders his client aud
one of the least appreciated The
owner thinks the thing just happened
until he sees his neighbor try to initiate
/ it-alone, and fail.
That is why this house will be al
ways a satisfying thing to own and
live in. 1t is we'll thought out from
terrace TO chimney pot.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
Additional

The following items are not inc]udt
hcations and should receive consideratio
to supply all details and costs.
Decorations and furnishings-W. j.
Sloane. ~
Electrical appliances Appliance Dis
tributing Corp.
~ ,ns'1Wats[ w. .a,s; We1htnS Machine. IRON
Cleaner-t3s9.)
financinx-The Franklin Society.
'afoaEe Receiver-The Majestic Co.
ater Supply, Screens and Weather Str
Coal
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
By Luther c.. Allen
of the J. D. Johnson Componu

III LHC ~ ~. tVttftSCft S00tR0NH
About thirty years ago the up-to-date
As.hroom was Of considerable preten-
ION regarding ornamentation and dec
aation rather than sanitation and con-
s;sted of what we to-day would call
very primitive arrangement.
The bath-tub was q boxed-in, copper
Ened affair, having a wood frame on
ran 1t was fitted with an ordinary
combination bath faucet. chain and
rubber stopper.
The lavatory, also boxed in, was a
marble slab which sometimes had a
Gerry high wall back. 1t was fitted with
fourteen-inch round basin, a pair of
nickel plated faucets, and again the
ald-style chain and rubber stopper ar
rsngement.
The toilet was OF a type known as
the pan closet, supplied by an overhead
tank. and this, too, was boxed in. The
seat was made to fit the castings and
vas usually manufactured by the car
renter on the premises.
Underneath and behind all of these
fixtures were lead traps, lead supply
uipes and lead waste pipes which were
inclosed SO that dirt and dust could
not be removed.
Such fixtures were used in the more
elaborate as we'll as the commonplace
bathrooms. as there was little choice as
to kind II one desired a more dis
tinctive appearance it was generally at
tsined by means of paneling and carv-
ing of the woodwork, which WAS usu-
aliy bird's-eye maple or inlaid mahog-
height were paneled or wainscoted to
bo
the plumbing fixtures.
For the floor slabs of marble about
one foot square were set in and on ac-
count Of improper flooring underneath,
cracking or loosening ensued. Tile had
no. come into general use at that time.
Any Old Corner for Bathroom
The floor space allotted in a house
for this important purpose was usually
.. the end of hall or in soms~incon-
venient, out-of-the-way place. perhaps
without window Except in very
luxurious homes, occasions were rare
where more than one bathroom could
be found
The birth of new bathroom came in
almost Immediately on top of the old
type, and, passing along through the
different stages OF advancement from
the enameled iron tub on feet, the ex-
posed toilet and the marble lavatory
With nickel-plated legs, on to the pres
ent.
The very latest styles including the
last word in sanitation have gone back
to the type known as built-in fixtures
but from the point of sanitation and
convenience they are hardly compar-
ole.
Then and Now
70 those who have had much to dc
With the development of plumbing fix
lures for the house, it has been a most
interesting journey from those plumb
ng days until now. To-day the finer
bathroonls are equipped with glazed
white brilliant pieces of ware and tiled
in with white glazed tile, atrording
comfort and luxury to the degree of
utmost satisfaction.
The bath tub, made either of enam-
elsd iron or solid porcelain. is formed
in such a manner as to tile into the
floor. the end and side walls of cor
ner or both ends and back walls of a
niche. The water is supplied through
concealed fixtures, leaving nothing but
the handles and supply nozzle exposed
In one rorner of the modern bath
room you will find a shower tiled up
to about seven and a half feet and
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17

for the house in Question and if building
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17

equipment
III the architects construction speci.
: Inc concerns named will be pleased
insnrance-Richard l.. Wood & Co.
ndscaping-Pentecost & Martin.
Lighting Fixtures--Dnle Lighting Fix-
aefrieeration-Bohn Refrigerator Co.
seedS-(artcr's Tested Seeds,
sewage Dssposal--rhe Kaustine Co.
Estimate i2SeJ
ps. Mantels, Shades and Awnings and
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
2. 2.l39, 900 Homes Will Be
Needed in America in 20
Slow Progress of Construction
Is Tending to Increase the
Already Great Shortage

To give the nation as many homes
as it needs will require several years
Of greatest building intensity in the
history Of the country. At the time
America entered the war 100000 fam
lilies in this country were practically
homeless. The number has increased
rapidly since because little effort has
been made to overcome this condition
by building interests. The estimate
has been made that at the current rate
Of home construction there will be
need for 2,13s,000 homes in this coun-
| Try in 1926
New-York tribune., 1921-04-17
New Jersey Man to Build
Home at Larchm0nt Gardens

George Howe sold for the Larchmont
Gardens Company a parcel of land on
Garden Road, Larchmont Gardens, to
Robert Proctor, of Glen Ridge, N. j.,
who plans to erect residence.
Thomas s. Burke sold the dwelling
4S Marshall Road, Yonkers, for Cor
della Steele to Joseph X. Meter, Of
this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24
STRANSkY, MUSICIAN
ALSO JUDGE OF ART

Josef Stransky, conductor Of the
New York Philharmonic orchestra.
which appears here April / in the
Coliseum under auspices of the Wom-
ans club has well recognized and
defined position in the musical world
of Europe and America. but that he is
also an ert connoisseur Of standing is
a sact not SO generally known. AS
the conductor Of a great organization.
which Is doing much to promote sym
phonic music in America he has had
to make a study of the American peo-
pie.
ut is my opinion" said Mr.. Stran-
sky, that while the American people
have made tremendous strides in the
development of all technical things II
remains for them to devote more time
to the education of the nation as a
whole in the arts, especially music
which is the most uplifting OF all the
arts.
II am very much interested IN mu'
sic, but I am also interested in Etera'
ture and painting, and my collection
is considered abroad Of such import
ance that the director Of the Munich
Pima kothek, Prof. DR.. Brause. has ed
tied a special catalogue OF them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

tracted the attention of Archbishop
Bailey. OF the Baltimore diocese.
Through his influence, Bishop Gibbons
became his coadjutor. A few months
later Archbishop Bayley died. Bishop
Gibbons. 43 years of age, became arch
bishop of the diocese, then the highest
dignitary of the Roman Catholic
church in the United States.
AS archbishop. he headed the dele
CATION of American prelates to Rome
in 1888. He outlined their plans for
the third plenary council to be held
the next year. Pope Leo XIII appoint
ed him to preside over the council.
@> Is Made Cardinal. ~.
He was created cardinal, prince
of the church, quarter century after
he had entered the priesthood. This
was in 1886; he was then So years of
age. He arrived in Rome the follow
ing year and received the apostolic and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24
PREBLE COUNTY WILL
open CAMPAIGN FOR
Near EAST RELIEF

EATON, O., March 24.-Under direc-
ZION Of Miss Ida Beck. field worker.
campaign is under way to raise $1,000
IN Preble county for starving children
in the Near East. The organization Is
headed by A. r. Raney. Eaton. chair
IAN, and R. J. Scheid, Eaton, treasur-
er.
The drive for money is Independent
ST the drive for gift corn for European
famine relief, which is in full sway IN
the county at this time.
Township chairmen and quota OF
money to be raised in each township
have been announced as follows: JEFF
ferson, Ed r. Clark. amount, $500:
Jackson, Stanley S. Hart. amount,
$500; Dixon, c.. A. Dunlap. amount.
$500; Monroe, Hollie Kimmel and
John Wehrley, amount, $500; Wash
ington, Charles Michael, amount,
$1,4o0; Casper, Orlando Hildebolt,
amount, $3.50; Somers, E. c. Eiken-
berry, amount, $500; Harrison, Harry
Letter, amount. $500; Twin, G. H.
Copp, amount, $500; Lanier, Raymond
Hornbeck. amount, $500; Gratis, L. G..
Stubs and Evan Brubaker, amount,
$500.
Gives Ton Of Corn.
Everett Wright, farmer. living south
of Eaton, delivered here Wednesday
2,490 pounds of corn as his contribu-
ton to the drive in Preble county for
gift corn for European famine relief.
His donation was delivered to the ele-
vator of the Eaton Farmers Equity
company. The county's quota is ap-
proximately $4,000 bushels.
Engagement Announced.
Announcement was made here Wed
nesday of the engagement of Raymond
Andrew Jameson and Miss Frances
Henrietta Henkle, both of Hamilton,
O., at the golden wedding anniversary
celebration Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Straw, grandparents of Mr.. Jameson.
Miss Henkle is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. M. Henkel, Of Hamilton, and
Mr.. Jameson is son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Jameson Mr.. Jameson has for
some time been in Toronto, Canada, on
a mission for the government
Celebrate Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob H. Cuach cele-
brated Wednesday, their golden we'd
ding anniversary at their home near
West Manchester
Officers of the Eaton Country club
company will be elected at the annual
meeting Of stockholders, Friday night
Plans also will be formulated for the
present seasons activities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24
Greek Royalty Bids
Queen Marie Fmeweu
(By Associated Press)

ATHENS, March 24.-Queen Marie
of Rumania, left Athens yesterday
afternoon for Bucharest. She was &C
companied to Phaleron by King Con-
stantine and Queen Sophie, with whom
she exchanged ardent farewells. Prince
Carol Of Rumania, is remaining here
ewing to the fact that his bride. for
merry princess Helen, Of Greece. is
suffering from an attack of influenza.
Princess Elizabeth, Of Rumania, the
bride of Crown Prince George OF
Greece. is also severely i'll with the
humps.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

bons were spent among his friends III
his native Baltimore. He was. pic
turesque figure on the streets. Not
withstanding his high office, his EN-
inence was one of the most democratic
of Americans. During his daily walks
about the city, he received the respect
full salutations of persons OF all faiths
responding with his genial and cordial
smile whether to policeman or a dis
tinguished financier.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

The teachings of Christ have been the
basis of all Christian legislation for
nearly 1000 years and continue to be
the light and guide for hundreds of
millions OF souls. Neithes Scion nor
Lycurgus nor Justinia nor Napoleon
nor any other Trainer of laws ever
exerted 1.-THE of the influence which
the gospel OF Christ exercises on the
human races"
The last days OF the Cardinal Glib
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

admission into the college of cardinals,
the twenty-hfth in succession. He
was the first Roman Catholic prelate
in the United States to take part in
the election of pope, casting his bal
lot for Plus X.
Religion" he said shortly before
his death, lis the only solid basis for
society. Religion is to society what
cement is to modern building; it
makes all parts compact and coherent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24
DEATH ENDS
CONTINUED from Page One)

Pope Plus TX, the young priest was
translated to North Carolina where he
served as titular bishop and first
vicarapostolic.
The hardworking young bishop was
sent to Richmond in 1872. He built
and enlarged schools, asylums and
churches in Richmond, Petersburg and
Portsmouth, His untiring labor at.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

Hundreds Of thousands Of chill
dren and grown-ups. who laughed
at the antics Of MARY Jane" and
Cluster Brown" in Richard Pelton
Cutcalt's comic, are interested In
the word that "Mary Jane" now
p-nwn-up, Is now Mrs. Frank Ed
win Pershing. She was married q
few days ago. Her husband IL q
nephew Of General Pershing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24
DR.. A. 3. HYDE. DENVER
UNIVERSITY, DIE!

DENVER, Colo, March 24-The Rev.
DIR. A. B. Hyde, SO years old, writer
and professor of University Of Denve:,
died at his home here Wednesday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-24

St. Thomas's Hospital, London, was
founded in 1928
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-11-24
LOS DESORDENES EN- IRLANDA
Sc REPRODUCEN CON MAS
GRAVEDAD

LONDRES, noviembre 23.-Infor-
mes recibidos de Belfast dan cuenta
de haberse reproducido con mas in
tensidad que nunca los cheques entire
los "sinn feiners" los partidarios
del Ulster. Los revolucionarios libran
verdaderas batallas en- las Gales, don
de Sc han levantado barricadas tras
de las cuales Sc parapetan los comba-.
tientes para acometerse con la mayor
violencil. A causa de estas revueltas,
han ocurrido varios muertos mas de
veinte heridos.
En- provision de que la lucha adquie
ra mas graves caracteres, el gobierno
ingles Sc dispone enviar considera-
bles refuerzos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-11-24
LOS sREss OLIVER Y coRREA

Sc encuentran en- San Juan dos
distinguidas personalidades de Are
cibo: el prominente caballero don
ArSlres Oliver, homhFe de privile-
giada inteligencia, gran caudal y ex-
traordinarias energias, quien prcsi-
de la Central Cambalache", Y el ex-
celente Y culto caballero don Gabriel
F. Correa, tambien importantfs;mo
hombre de negocios en- h referida
poblacion, y quien goza, por su va
ler,. de muchas simpatfas en- San
Juan.
Los Sres. Oliver Y Correa han sido
saludados con yerdadera -efusion por
sus numerosos amigos, que les esti-
man en- 10 mucho que valen.
Hoy mismo saldran para su resi-
dencil, en- Arecibo, los mencionados
caballeros, a quienes reiteramos N IS
tro afectuoso saludo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-11-24
La tamiIia del pre-
SidHnte de vGRezuH-
Ia IIega a S, Juan

De esta tarde mafiana temprano lie
CARA San Juan en- el vapor Caracas +,
QUE viene de Nueva York, en- transito pa
ra Venezuela, la fanina del actual Pre-
sidente de la referida Rep1blica, que
desde hace largo tempo Sc hallaba de
temporada en- la ciudad del Hudson.
Segun nuestros informes, parece que
10 que motiva ell regreso Venezuela de
la familia del Presidente es ell estado
grave de salud en- que Sc encuentra este,
pues iiltimamente los medicos han die
taminado que Ell General padece de una
'prostatitis aguda'', siendo esta enfer-
medad de indole tan seria, que pone en-
inminente peligro la vida del Presiden
te, agravada cada dia que pasa por la
obstinaci6n del paciente en- no dejarse
operar, como es ell deseo de los faculta-
tivos. ~
Sc asegura que a bor1o del "Cara-
cas-" vienen varios agentes del Gobier
no venezolano, custodiando los viaje-
ros.
FL Consul de Venezuela en- San Juan
ira a bordo a saludarles, segnn supimos
aver.