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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
ROUNDUP OF OVER 150 LABOR
LEADERS FOLLOWING Staying
OF TWO Patrol men IN CHICAGO

ply, president of the Gas Workers
Union, and Cornelius C'Con'D Shea.
leader of the teamster ! strike in 1904.
Murphy. known as Chicago's labor
czar." has been out on bail after hay
ing been sentenced recently to seven
years in the pr;sGA in connection with
the 100000 UnicE Station mail rob-
berry.
I'm out to ge' all Of thrs" hoodlums
who pose around as labor leaders.
said Chief it?;Iorris. "rhev no more
represent honest labor than he Hay
market auarch sts did. Labor docs not
need such mon as these. They want
war with the ro;ice department-w' J.,
they arc going to get it. It's going to
be a war to the hiish. too. Well meet
their gun play with guns
Il want to get to the bottom of this
business | wait to know by what
sort of license organized killers go
about and shoot down policemen on
duty and destroy property. If we can
Get the = port OF the People of the
city ! believe We can crush this men
acc. = have therefore ordered the de-
tert!tn Of everyone who may have any
information az the workings of labor
attacks"
Recent Ia bor troubles lave been at
tributed By the police I" dissatisfac-
tor by certain urions with the Lands
wage award THIS award was made
by tolmer Judge X, NJ. Lands while
acting as mediator between the
building trades contractors and their
employees. After he had made his de-
cision, including both wages and work
ing rules. certain Of the unions re-
fused to abide by the award and
citizens committee was organized to
see that it was enforced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
DEMOCRATS PROTEST HASTE
ON TARIFF BILL; REPUBLICANS
SEE F|LIbUSTER TO DEFEAT
RAIL REPAIR WORK BY OUTSIDE
FIRMS IS ILLEGAL, DECISION OF
LABOR BOARD AT CHICAGO

diana Harbor Belt decision would
stand.
Under the decision. thousands OF
former railway employees now work
ing for contractors at wages varying
from the labor board scale are
brought back under the boards jur-
isdiction. Rules varying from those
laid down by the board are likewise,
in effect. declared illegal, the con-
tractors employees restored to the
working rules promulgated by the
board.
The hoard declared that il a rail-
road company could remove its en-
ployees from the jurisdiction of The
board, as was commended in the In
diana Harbor Belt case. then the
entire transportation act can ne null
lifted and the will of congress set at
naushM'
The board pointed out that the
public-would be deprived of protec-
ton against strikes if employees of
contractor were not placed upon the
boards jurisdiction as we'll as bona
| fde railway employees.
Neither road nor union officials
would comment tonight without haN-
ing seen a copy of the official order.
The unions had made threats OF
striking. however. unless the board
| restored the rights held by railway
shopn&n to the contractors en-
ployees. 1t is estimated that about
| $50. 900 shopmen are now in the en-
ploy of contractors. A striking vote
on the contract question is now being
taken by the six shop crafts unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
n. III. MILL BURNS
WITH $4,000 LOSS

Canaan, n. H., May 10.-The Sargent
mill and the adjoining plant of the
New England Minerals Co. situated
near Tewksbury pond three miles
south of this town, were destroyed by
fire today. The loss will exceed $15,-
600. The flames spread to the woods
lying east of the buildings and the
army of fire fighters. who arrived too
late to save the mill plant, had hard
work to check the forest fire. This is
the second plant of the New England
Minerals CO. lost here inside Of Il
months. A larger plant was burned in
Orange, y. H.. last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Sedan and Train
in Clash, Driver
Seriously Hurt

Portland, Ne, May 1O-Charlcs o.
Poor IL 2S7 Concord street narrowly
escaped death this afternoon at the
Maine Contra. railroad crossing when
his sedan crashed through the cross
ing gates. vas struck by the train
bound from Portland to Lewiston,
and carried a distance of 100 feet.
The automo' lie was demolished and
Mr.. Poor is OIL the dangerous list at
st. Barnabas hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Believes Congress
Action Will Steady
L. S. Coal Industry

Indianapolis, May 10.-C0ngres-
sional action intended to stabilize the
coal industry was predicted today by
Ellis Searles, editor of the United
Mine Workers Journal, on his re
turn from Washington.
There is very good reason for the
belief, that Congress intends to take
some kind of action looking to
Sterilization or the coal industry"
said Mr.. Scarlcs, predicting that the
Bland bill for creation of fact
finding commission would be enacted
or in its place something like it,
as a means of curing the ills with
which the coal industry is afflicted"
Referring TO the suspension of
work, Searles said the idle miners.
ARE. standing firm with no signs of
any breaks anywhere"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Red Cross Appeal
for Flood Victims
Mississippi Valley

Washington. May ia country
wide appeal for funds to aid the
destitute in the flood areas of the
Mississippi Valley will be made by
the American Red Cross tomorrow,
through the Red Cross courier. The
appeal will be addressed particularly
to all chapters of the organization
by Judge John Barton Payne. ma
tional chairman. and will be support
ed by letter from President Hard
Ing 1t was announced tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Widely Known Old
Orchard Hotel Mgr.
Drops Dead

Old Orchard, Me, May 10-Charles
II. Campbell, 81, for last Is years
proprietor of Hotel Vespers at this
place and known to summer visitors
from all over the country, dropped
dead in front of the postofficc, Short
ly before noon. here today, just step
ping from his automobile to talk to
. friend. He was a native Of HYDE
Park, VI. He is survived by d wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
THE WEATHER
FAIR

North New England = Generally
fair Thursday and Friday; not much
change in temperature.
South New England - Generally
fair Thursday and Friday, cooler
on the eastern Massachusetts coast
Thursday.
Eastern New York-Gcncrally fair
Thursday and Friday; not much
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Steamer Afire Puts
into Halifax Port

Halifax. n. s., May l0.-The German
steamer Elsie Hugo SHINES. from New
Orleans for Hamburg, put into port
this. afternoon with her cargo OF pulp
on fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Thursday and Friday;
cooler Thursday. Moderate north,
erly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-11

Two aatisA await you when yoa 70.
csivs shs Journal n the morning, fhs
first 10 70 READ the Classtas6 "A page.
The sseond - to telephone yous A. 20
that others may read Il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
A Clearaway of
W0men's Black
Dresses. at Half

,o little group Of black gowns of Can
Ss ~ crepe, Georgette. chiffon taffeta,
SSn'na SILK, wolfe and dotted Swiss, has
J~ss Jn lowered In price for a clearaway.
pIe prioe one or two dresses OF kind.
- ces s start at IS for voile and 60
Soo Tor the finer silks.
s,,S ESQ q few mussed white collar and
'uu sets now csc to 81.
(Third Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Gay Chintz for
School FrOcks

There will probably be quite n fad
Of chintz frocks and sleeveless jumper
dresses among schoolgirls.
Aside from that. one likes. to know
about really pretty chlntz for many
other uses.
36 inches wide. 38c yard.
'..' (First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
"HoaO far that little
candle throaCs its
beams"!
r,r
Yes, but Look at the
Bright, Glorious
Efulgence of
TheLam,pSaLe!

Light, more light" that 10
what the world needs all the
time.
Ruskin's beautiful "Seven
Lamps of Architecture" will be,
none the less true If we say
that in this September Sale
we have seventeen hundred
lamps of opportunity or moro.
A lamp store all lit up u
always a beautiful sight.
1t is doubly SO when rein
forced with the intriguing radi-
ance Of real economy.
All the lamps are in this Sale,
and all the shades and all the
candlesticks. ,. ~. u
Prices are 10 to 80 per Ger
less than standard rates. .eii,
Judging by what people thin
1t is the greatest Sale Of 49,
kind ever known. ~. ~
And what they think is showssl
by the way they are buying
; From boudoir lamp at 9l.So i
to a wondrous shade at $225, ~ |
range Of choice ID sinnply |
brilliant. s ,sa |
tEeurth yIssst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
After the Bath

what more refreshing than Queen
Mary Superior Talcum Powder?
An extra fine talcum OF velvety soft
ness and purity, made in our own
laboratories, and scented in eight
delicate fragranccs.
In improved top tins priced 20c and
soc
(Main Flocr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Who Doesn't Like
YellOwjack? 60

Good old ia shioned yellowjack! It's
what Grandma always used to call =
real toothful"!
Caramel nougats--that is nougat
with caramel on each end.
Vanilla cream almonds are tooth.
some goodies. All are soc the pound
down Stairs StOre)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
"A Lovely Frock for
the Schoolgirl, $2S.5O

Charminsly youthful and suitable
for. the slightly dress.up occasions 10
a dress of sable brown or navy crepe
de chine.
The sleeves have an interesting
three handkerchief arrangement as a
graceful finish and the skirt shows
draped handkerchief panels on the
sides. Bright silk embroidery on black
mousseline gives delightfully."- gay
touch. Sizes II to f6 years. 80.
(second Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
A Little Sale of
Women's Slip-on
Sweaters; Half
Price. $3.50

IN rns,nt,we'ght Iceland wool sweaters
Ielts ~ % or Y neck styles. usually With
MI 'cmsto. Jade. orchid. purple. navy,
<wsst Aisls,s ! 4, l.t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Men Like ColOr-Even in
Autumn NecktieS

Not too much color, of course but it's like modesty-
mighty attractive when we'll displayed s
There combination stripes and plain stripes and
world of tiny figures the Fall ties that here.
What they the best ties at 81 that have bean
here for several seasons
Foor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Schoolgirls Shoes
Built for Service ,
and Comfort

Made by shoemakers who spe-
eialize in footwear for growing
girls. The correct last, the right
heel and toe, and a price that most
mothers will agree is moderate for
such excellence Of materials and
making. '..- N. .,..'fa .
Sc and $6.75 q pair for oxfords,
including tan calfskin in several
styles, and black calf in one. 81,
$3.50 and $3.50 in high shoes, in
,cluding one style in black or tan
calf, and two in tan only.
$3.50 for patent leather one
strap dress slippers.
The sizes throughout are 21s
tot.
(First Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Coats and Caps
for Baby

Snowily white and beautifully hand
embroidered must Baby's best coat be
Some pretty new coats are then we'll
qualified. for they are of fine white
cashmere and the collars are exquis-
itely scalloped and embroidered by
hand. Warm. too, because they are
interlined. For infants to babies Of
two years. SIS to $3.50.
Warm and pretty new caps begin
at 81 for one of silk. trimmed ta inti,v
with ribbon and lace, and go gradually
up to $3.50 for one of shirred Georgette.
finis shed with wee mouse head and
erminc tails"
(Third FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Some Pretty Silk
Frocks for Young
Women

They are Of soft silk crepes-
crepe de chine, Canton crepe and
matelasse crepe in navy, black and
sable brown. 81 .
Ingenious new drapings appear
on the skirts and the sleeves are
a study in themselves. Loveliest
of all is the charming use Of satin.
faced crepe-the dull side used to
trim the bright side.
Bead girdles and landings in gay
colorings dispel any hint Of somber-
ness which might lie in the dark
colorings.
Sizes ii to 20 at $68.
(sscond Floor) - =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
When the Tires Are All Worn
Down After the Summers
q Hard Riding

it's like getting another weeks vacation free to have
say that mighty good automobile tires marked
little prices.
Every motorst knows that Empire Cord Tires mighty
good and glance the list will show how little the prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

Here q bag will have just few
flowers, gay flowers, reposing in a
corner; the next will sparkle with
an almost braid-like strip extend
ing all across the front, and the
Observation-Disclosures frame will
be hand painted with the same
design. n
But, how glorious are the .gs
themselves. OF soft, ripping,
finest French silk faille. In two
'. q. MAR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
Luxurious New
Bolivia COatings

Soft to the touch and delightful to
wear they are In the good shades OF
sable brown. navy. French blue, henna
and black.
They average 81 inches in width and
are $6, So and $40 the yard.
(First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
A GOOd-LOOking
. Umbrella Z

IL n boon to any woman and London
Club umbrellas have an appearance
that makes them add to a costume.
Thick ferrules. tipped with bakelite
and heavy handles. with leather cords
or straps are really smart They have
amber-colored or white bakelite tops
and tips.
The covers are Of durable silk. in
black or colors, with wide or narrow
grosgrain borders. $3.50 and $40.
MAIN Flo0r)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
WANAMAKER'S5
Store Opens at 8
Davlieht-Saving' Time
Before the Trees and Shrubs Glow Red the Wanamr Salons Are Alive With Autumn

Radio /
,> BrOadcastin0
Station w O O..
= WGnamdker's
12:45 p. M. Daylight saw
ing.) United States weather
forecast. i, f
12:55--Arlington time sig
nal. \ ,.ya
i4:30-Music. .. ..aa.
7:30--Evening concert by
the following artists: II
= Edith Haddock, f-F 2
Charlotte Loebenw
Marguerite NeeleA
Hillary Parry .-,.
Edward Wilson a.s.-.
VIM. r. Koxienko and Lucy Kill
patrick, Plano Accompanies,
and
Dietzel's Orchestra
r. H. Dietxel, Jr., Saxophone
Charles McCiain. Saxophone
Walter Eppel., Piano
John Fries, Violin g'.
Earl Hawk, Banjo MA
Frank Meehan. Drums
There will be a short talk on
the care Of the automobile by
Mr.. H. L. Newton, Engineer
ing Department Of the Vacuum
Oil Co.
1. Orchestra--selection.
2, soprano--.'sunbeam .Rowdld
i--T Miss Loeben
.. Piano-vAise in A Major s,.,..r,
~-.lD Mr.. Kozlenko -"
Z. Tenor-"synri.e and You." Penn
|. 8. soprenS,.,The LARK Now Leaves
Miss Haddock ..
9. Bass-GigMsy nv tSys S;,.cn Song. Herbert
7. Pisno--'Tendre FAurs,"
~ vo,,.nr, hosfonNo
g., ,,isopr.no@"rhs iSiassinsale,.,
.. Tenor. All Love Sss's su. sIo;s;;., Dss"
10. R.ad,ns--ewhes NJ; rsr!x Mxalindy Sings"
- Mr. Smith
II. Tenor Morning. ). Obey Speaks
ht Mr.. Blake
IL. Piano--"Concert Etude."
Mr.. Kozlenko
Is. orchest5;n t;a,s seIeGt,Sn; SCI Gtnh..,-a
II. Bass-"inyictus" '....... Hahn
Is. Tenor-"spir,t Flower" ,,,,
M, psr9y Ge"0'e'1 T'D'0"
- Gounod
IS. Tenor--"l;%lisfE, %ns T,.t.:. -. cDT'' Scott
w. 'o''M Miss HaddocE ''"0"'''
20. Bassz-Armourers' Song , Robin'
hood' Mr wi,,soin; Deh"0e"
90 Tenor-''Mentra Gwen"
%. r.nor-"4osa ~; fssss Hoss eonaor..r.s.
| Mr.. Blake
"a. Bass-"The Stately shipg
=. Mr.. Wilson .. -,
25. orchestra--selections. -
DietzeIs Orchestra
io;sf1AIIi,Tsios (, SII,,.t .T. Tim. sl;nc!. sol-
enst md press dispatches.' .-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
A Little Embroidery Here and
There Lends Color to the
French Silk BAGS

Just dainty touches perhaps tiny strip of it in the
brightest kind of coors backgrounds of black navy
1t is the famous Point de Beauvis embroidery
delicate almost strands of nse and every bit hand DONE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

styles, one a novel gathered shape,
something like a pouch and
mounted. on a frame-the other
mighty like bill fold, dangling
from silk cord handle. In reality,
it Is vanity, and within there is
little place for every conceivable
thing madame cares to have in a
bag.
The gather bag is priced $50;
the vanity, $780,
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
EUery good housekeeper WiH lUant to see the
assembLage of dinner sets
IN THE CHINA SALE

1t is believed to be the largest and finest
ever shown in Philadelphia.
All the great potteries of the world are
represented - France, England, America,
Japan and Czecho-Slovakia.
Greater varieties, more attractive patterns,
finer qualities, better vaues-these are the
outstanding features of the exhibition.
The collection of TheO. HaUiIand
sets is unequaied in extent and excel
Lence. s ...... |
A superb example is a Theo Hayiland set
of 106 pieces with three-quarter-inch coin-gold
encrustation at $4S5, or one-third less than
usual rt, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

Another Theo. Hayiland set of lO6 pieces
with rich coin-gold encrusted border is now
$295.
A Theo Haviand set of 1Os pieces with
quarter-inch coin-gold encrusted border at
$16s is 40 per cent less than usual
Other TheO. Haviland sets of 1OS pieces
with wide border decorations and coin.gold
handles are now SIS set. .........
The general assortment comprises splen-
did selection of other sets-English American,
Japanese and Czecho-Slovakian commencing at
$l5 for sets Of LOG pieces, others being priced
$25, $s5. sos and SO on.
,,.- : i d ID \
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
The NeW Oriental Rugs Are
Delightful and Prices
Wonderfully Lou

New Scraps, new Saruks, new Beuchistans.
Sizes and colors and designs that people have long
been looking for. " -.
All pieces are of remarkably fine quality, heavy,
serviceable and rich in furnishing effect. z...
Not in years have we had rugs of the kind to sell
at prices so low. 'a~. ~. ~ .. '~.
Seapis soft rose blue and heavy and serveeabe
shades all Of heavy exquisite and priced
cellent quality, size 36x4.G to S85 to Sl0O.
5x6 IT, marked SIS to $780, Beluchans, beautiful
Saruks, in rich. beautiful in dark with
bnatons of mahogany red blue touches of 2x46
and mulberry, size 36x56 IT, 3x6 f.. priced $l3 $2
. t.sa i g. (Ssyenth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

Now the Boys Shoes Are Side
ri. by Side With Dads
and little Bill and Joe walk in like regular fellows and
the salesman that Dad says knows much about
fitting Shoes The boys shoe section is in the Mems
Store just inside the Thirteenth and Market Streets door
the Main Floor ,.'--
The shoes, too, look "grown up" in fashion and
sturdness Designed and made by master worken
is full of comfort yet built to stand the knocks and scuf
fling of school days.
Prices IS, $6 and 81.
ain Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
.WANAMAKER'S


The Small Fur
Neckpiece Was
Never So Necessary
A substantial and satisfactory
one costs so little that Il seems
shame for every woman not to
possess such smart finish for her
street costume.
Brown mink is becoming and
durable. A single-skin scarf is $40
and up; a two-skin scarf, $40 and
up. - ~
4Marten is softer and looks more
like sable. Single-skin scarfs are
from. $40 and $40. up; and ex-
tremely effective two-skin scarfs
start at $55.
All are Wanamaker dependable
furs--the best to be had at the
price. .y,.
III. a...,A (second Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

Low-priced kitchen utensils can be found
anywhere, the market is flooded with them.
But low-priced kitchen wares that are first
quality, soundly good and full of long service
are the rarest things we know Of
Wanamaker housewares are the best OBJ.
tainable. ~.
Wanamaker aluminium ware is of the high
est grade cold rolled aluminium which will
stand the severest tests.
Wanamaker ehamelware is so pure and
good that a chemists certificate goes with it.
Wanamaker kitchen cabinets are built for
years of service.
So it goes all through the Wanamaker COL
lection of housewares-perfect quality and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
WANAMAKER'Sl
Store Closes at 5
Dayk0ht-Sdvin0 Time
Long French Kid
Gloves at a Saving

who have white gloves to buy Will
save on this special purchase mace
in Paris. No more are in sight at
the same price. Black kid is in
cluded also in certain lengths.
They are soft, elastic French
kidskin of perfect quality.
White In 1O-button length at
$3.50 a pair.
. White or black in 12-button
length at 81, and in 16-button
length at S. pair.
main Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07

sound worth for every cent that is spent here.
During September there is an average saw
ing of 81 per cent on every one of the $4,000
different articles in this Sale.
The September sale is an annual event
scheduled to help housekeepers start their
homes on the right road to comfort before
Winter comes. It's an event of the utmost
Importance to the comfort, health and hap
plness of Philadelphia homes.
Blu-Mottle Laundry Soap, SC a Bar
During September
A clean, pure laundry soap that blues as it
washes 1t lathers freely in hard water and
makes the clothes a clearer, fresher white
than any other soap we know about.
Case of 100 bars, IS.
FloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-07
The Housewife Who Really Kn0us Will Tell You
That Only the Best Is Worthy of the Kitchen


will tell the
must he ethefrs tconsidera onand
New-York tribune., 1922-04-03
Real Estate News

iron, steel, plaster. lumber, lime, glass
and other industries
The significant part about the pres
ent building construction outlook is the
fact that little is being heard Of wage
or building material price advance
ments, taking the market as whole.
Shght reductions, or general stability
at most. are expected to characterize
at least the spring and summer months.
Cement and steel are practically alone
IN their tendencies to advance slightly.
Commercial Construction Gain
The accumulated volume Of construc
tion for the first two months in 120
cities tota)ed so per cent more than
that for the same period in 1921. The
rush for housing, which approximated
Sc per cent Of the national building
market in January and February, 1921,
was 43 per cent in January and Febru-
ary of 1922. The big gain is in bust
ness and institutional building con-
struction. Building operations now in
progress represent a gain estimated at
rs per cent over last year. and impor-
tant manufacturers Of building mate
rials are straining every endeavor to
bring up their stocks or equipment to
point where the demand may adequate
~ be met without again throwing the
balance OF supply and demand go far
out OF alignment as to cause period
of wide fluctuations in basic building
commodity pricoS.