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Evening star., 1923-01-13

| and lower cost, the retailer will nat
| urally sell lumber rather than sub
| Stltute building materials: When the
| retailer dtsposes OF an increased vol
. une OF lumber he creates more de-
| mand for the output of the sawmill.
| Fhe lumber manufacturer, therefore,
| IS interested in Standa rdization all
the way from the stump to the con-
greater uniformity in grading and
inspection rules as the retailer or
consumer 1t is obvious that the pres
emit wide diversities in grading and
inspection rules for lumber of what
ever species, available for the same
uses in the same markets, Is confus-
ing, and, therefore, injurious to the
entire industry.
Meet Consumers Requirements,
The question then arises as to
what should be tho guiding principle
for grading and inspection. 1t seems
10 me that. since IL is a well accepted
TACT In practice in the industry that
tho consumers requirements should
be met wherever practical lumber
grades SHOULD be determined by COM
pairing the consumers desires with
the limitations of the conditions OF
production. That is, generally speak
ing, the grades and inspection should
be as near to the consumers require
ments as economical production
makes possible.
'If we have basic rules for grad
ing. different species of lumber COM
petinG in the same market will do
so equally and fairly. and there will
be moro definite assurance to the
consumer that he gets the quality of
lumber for which he pays. Fair and
equal competition is desired by all
!lumbermen, but il cannot be achiev-
ed without common acceptation of
definite standards of quality apply
ing to all species of lumber offered
In the same market for the same
uses. With definite standards of
sizes, grades and units of quantity
established in general acceptance by
producers. distributors and consum-
ers, n great constructive step will
haro been taken toward the realiza-
hility and forest conservation. This
goal requires for its realiza tfon
greater uniformity in the methods OF
applying grade rules through asso-
citation inspection services. grade
marking of lumber by the manufac-
turer and the attachment of tally
cards to carload shipments.
Much Said I'm Favor.
"Afuch is to be said in favor Of
standardization and it's implications
on the side OF the public relations Of
the industry. Whenever the public
concludes that an industry is not
efficiently or honestly conducted or
, that II is exploiting the public, 1t Is
tempted to turn to the discipllninE
or regulation OF that industry by
statute or otherwise. This tendency
is especially noticeable in regard TO
industries that are based upon the
development of natural resources
which were at one timo largely in
public ownership and are being con-
stantly depleted. 1t is. therefore.
necessary for every American indus
try, in its own enlightened self-in-
terest. as we'll as to best serve the
interests of national economy, to Gull
tivate the ideal OF honest and cfTi-
Client government in industry. In
, no industry is this OF greater impor-
tance than in lumber
THE lumber Standardization move-
ment means in practical results the
correcting by the industry itself Of
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In the building, be sure that the
amount of cement specified for the
mixture is used.
II tho walls are to be of poured
concrete the forms to retain the wet
mixture must be accurately and Sc
curely braced. They must be plumb
and straight. Do not try to put up
too thin a wall. In very hot weather
1t is advisable to protect the con-
crete from the direct heat of the sun.
Have your contractors thoroughly
wet the walls at least once day until
after they have set up hard.
Perhaps 1t would be less expensive
to use concrete blocks for the founda-
ton wall in place of poured concrete.
Blocks make a very satisfactory
foundation wall II the work is we'll
done. You must have well seasoned
blocks of high compressive strength
and of good design. First-class
cement mortar must be used. In hot
weather the blocks should be wet 80
they will not absorb the water from
the mortar.
Load-bearing clay tile also may be
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STANDARDIZATION OF LUMBER
IS URGED BY MANUFACTURES
! % Other Subject Before Industry of So
Much Importance, Wilson Compton,
Secretary, Declares.

Der industry proper becomes more stable
and as more efficient methods OF dis
| tribution and better adjustments of lum-
| Der manufacture and lumber grading to
| the main requirements OF consumers are
attained. the ultimate saving in lumber
manufacture may amount to $500, 0Q0,-
600 or 100000, 900, possibly more. There
| is involved in the present standariza-
ton program. according to Secretary of
Commerce Hoover, an annual saving of
a quarter of billion dollars. This saw
ing Is calculated by including the fea-
lures OF greater uniformity and grading,
closer adaptation of lumber grades to
consumers requirements, standardization
or stock, sizes and patterns, and the
organization OF inspection and such
| other services as may be necessary to
effect the general observance OF grades
and sizes.
Matter OF Mathematics.
1T is matter OF simple mathematics
to calculate the benefits that will flow
| from standardization of stock lumber
sizes. 1t should tend to enlarge mill
output and lower costs. If il is united
with reasonable provision for the in
clusion of factory stock and yard lunl-
ber items (omitting finish). Of GER
tain proportion of short lengths and odd
| lengths. it will make the marketable
mill output in the east and south IL to
lS per cent and in the west from to
| ! Pei SCllI tlltAll 1T present. lnlS
by itself is equivalent TO a saving of
approximately 3,000.000,000 feet of
merchantable timber annually. In terms
| Of raw material conservation this
means the prolongation of the life of
the standing timber supply by 10 per
! cent.
Should Reduce Costs.
| "The costs of lumber distribution
should be substantially reduced through
| size standardization The lumber retail
! erS in those parts OF the country that
consume more than three -fourths OF the
| lumber buy their stocks from two or
! more competing regions and kinds of
wood. All increasing proportion OF
| lumber consumption is supplied COM
petitively by different regions and
different species. The larger part of
tho country today purchases it's lum-
ber from northern, southern and west
CumStanceS maximum economy in re-
tail distribution requires that sizes
of competing lumber shall be stand
ardized AS whatever promotes the
retail trade is also helpful to manu-
featuring. it is important to note that
nearly thrcc-fourthS Of the timber
production goes to the consumer
retail yards. In a broad way of speak
! ing, il is the retailer rather than tho
manufacturer who is the point of
contact between the lumber industry
and the public. Now, when tho con-
sumer finds that he can use lumber
with greater convenience. less waste
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ciSnificance of the movement to-
= rd lumber Standardization. what ii
ans to the public and to the trade
- explained by Wilson Compton
.,:retary-managcr of the National
/ 9mber Manufacturers Association
his local office today.
lie said
Although the phrase lumber
randardization' has been used so
rcquently in and out Of the trade
Qriug the pas. year that it is al
lost worn threadbarc, it IS. never
',cless. fact that there is no other
no subject before the lumber indus
y that is OF so much Importance to
~. both internally and externally.
he realization of Standardization
nd the things that pertain to 1t
can substantial gains for all con-
rHcted with the lumber industry ana
nc use of lumber, and tends TO
>olidity the industry in public esteem
nd as benefcent factor in the
economic life OF the country.
VIII Eliminate Waste.
Standardization in the lumber in
lustry does not mean merely the
lion and practice in certain respects.
T. means the elimination of certain
prey Seutable wastes; convenient uses
of lumber; reduction Of costs to the
onsumer-indirectl If not directly:
larger and more stable profits for the
manufacturer and distributor. and the
conservation of what / believe to be
the most important raw material In
the nations Storehousc. n program
If effort that hopes to accomplish
these things. or even a part Of them,
deserves attention and support from
the industry simply as a business pro-
nosal, without taking into considera-
tion the favorable reactions that are
likely to affect the public service re-
iationS of the industry.
Twelve Billions Cash.
according to the United States
census reports, the capital invested in
timber logging. sawmills planning mills.
distributing yards, wood-using industries
Of all kinds and fabrication of wood
materials, IS no less than $4,000, ,000.-
600. Engineers who have been conduct
ing Investigations into simplified manu-
featuring practice toll US that in certain
other groups of American industries IL
Is probable that Simp.ification and
standa rization will result in = saving of
as much rs % per cent. II this ratio
holds good OF the lumbe- making and
wood-uSing industries group, the an
nual value Of whose production Is
nearly 81 200, 900, 900. the possible total
saving is in the neighhorhood of $1,000
hoo.00o. 1t is probable that as the lun1.
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employed for foundation wall con-
struction with fine results. Good
brick work does excellently for this
purpose. Both OF these materials
must be well burned and sound. The
foundation wall of stone usually will
be more expensive than one built Of
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the other materials mentioned aboye.
In any case the material to be used
is the one which, while supplyinl
sufficient strength and durability, will
cost the least in the particular con
munity il which the house is to j..
erected.
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those defects. ineficiencIes, wastes
and irregularities that would. if con-
unued,, invite and perhaps make In
evitable government. control with its
implications OF inefficiency and de-
Struction OF individual enterprise. Is
1t too much, then, to say that from
the standpoint OF lumber, manufac-
turers. standardization is not only
n most important trade extension
project, appealing directly TO the
dividend motive. but also the great
est undertaking in the history OF the
industry for the safeguarding of
private control and the promotion of
public esteem and confidence?"
Evening star., 1923-01-13

The proverbial advice to build your
house on a rock instead Of on sand
may be applicable to the philosophy
of life, but does not apply to the con-
struction OF buildings. for sand, IL
properly contained, makes one of the
very finest supports for n building.
1t Is quite true that the supporting
soil of building must be of the
highest quality. This means not only
a first-class soil, but one which is as
nearly as possible of uniform quality.
The building must not be put on a
fill or otherwise soft ground. Pref
erably it should not be built partially
on rock and partially on any other
Kind of material Gravel and sand
or a thick bed Of dry clay make ex-
cellent supports for small buildings
Foundation walls are placed on
footipgs so as to minimize and equal
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
SPITE IS NOT THE TERM.

The Oregonian's reference to the proposed increase in taxation the fisheries industry of Alaska a spite b' is fair The great Portland paper probably used the term without understanding the conlit ions in the Territory the sentiment of the people It has mistaken of the spectacular high lights emnating from sensation chasing politicians for the real thing. These politicians have effected public opinion without doubt but there is real sent- ment-unadvised and mistaken sentiment but real just the samc-for such that proposed by the House Ways and Means Committee.
 And good deal of this sentiment is due to the cannerymen themselves. They have taken little pains to put their before the people of Alaska They have maintained their headquarters in the States, they have had their offices there their legal and political advisers live there Such efforts as they have made get in touch with the people Alaska have usually been through promoters and proitseekers who spend little time in the Territory professional Alaskans who have sought capitalize previous residence and who often play both ends against the middle
 Most of these outside capitalists who are inter- osted in Alaska fisheries and have done a great deal the people up here too much and long. They ought to here and acquainted with the people and have of their representatives live here and become real A1askans Their industries should be do- mecticated and then people would become acquainted with them they acquainted with the mining industries in the Territory. A better understanding would result
 The great majority of the people of Alaska are fair and just, sound and They would not willingly do an injustice to these of the Outside who have money invested here. All they need to cause them 10 deal fairly and justly is know the facts and these could be better absorbed if there were more cannery people living in Alaska and associang with Alaskans and mere cannery business transacted in the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
Alaska's Scenic Marvel.
Seattle Tim es.


 Alaskas marvellous scenic attraction, the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, in the Mount Katmai Ma tional Monument could be made easily accessible to tourists by constructing fifty miles of automobile road. The National Geographic Society has found a feasible route by which the valley may be entered. and with the construction the comparatively short stretch of road it will be within hours travel from the steamship landing.
 Robert F. Griggs, who leader of the Mount Katmai expedition for the National Geographic So- ciey, discovered the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes seven years has lost of his enthusiasm for the natural wonder In article in the April issue of Current History, he predicts that the is not far distant when the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes will be well known and popular with sightseers Yellowstone Park.
 Dr. Griggs gives interesting facts concern ing the immensty of the cataclysm which produced the remarkable valley. He ayers that the eruption of Mount Katmai in 1912 was one of the greatest volcanic disturbances of historic times The fact that it occurred in part of the world almost un- inhabited accounts for the small notice taken of the upheaval However. the volcanic dust which was had far-reaching effects. It was responsible for the notoriously cold summer of 1912 by intercepting the suns heat
 One of the important results of the volcanic erup- tion the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes This natural phenomenon has been frequently described in scientific papers, It is large valley whose floor is perforated with million orifces from which issue jets Of steam. These vents, large and small, are called fumaroes. The explorers did their cooking over these steam jets
 Although the eruption of Mount Katmai resulted in depositing enormous quantities of fine ash over the surrounding country, within few miles of the wonder valley lakes and forests which be excelled anywhere The forests destined to be a game preserve important Yellowstone Park. The lakes and streams abound with trout. Whether the road to the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes is built by the Territory of Alaska or by the Federal Government, it should be undertaken as possible. The scenic wonders Katmai's erat CT the marveous valley of smokes and the magnificent lakes and forests have counterpart elsewhere in the world. Tourists would flock to Alaska view these marvels it became known the journey could be made quickly and comfortably
 The day is not far distant when Alaska will be the objective of great stream of tourists Mount Katmai and the valley of smokes only part of the wonders of the Northand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
PRESIDENT HARDING BURNS THE
 BRIDGES.

President Harding well within the facts when lie that the proposal for the United States to ien the international court of the League of Nations is in accordance with the platform and cam paign premises of the Republican Party. Candidate Harding declared in favor of Association of Ma tions 10 promote world peace and harmony in inter- national relations Under the of that promise he could not do less than to participation in the international He said simple truth when he declared to join it would be to keep faith with the people of the country.
 The President declared: If political parties do not what they say and candidates do not mean what they say then form of government is based fraud and cannot hope 10 endure"
 That is putting the question up to the Senators and Representatives pretty plainly. It is burning the bridges From it there be retreat with honor II anything else than a purpose the part of the President to assume in fact well as party leadership It must retreat for the opponents of the Presidents program within his party party division
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
Roads Needed.
(Dawson News.)

MT. Rogers that without roads the vast Inter- for of Alaska cannot be touched Other men of vifon have seen the same. The mineral and ether of this Northland are needed in the outside world, and the country is needed a field for homes and future human activities
 The building of temporary roads is only a waste. The building of permanent trunk lines then feed CTS is the part of economy and foresight.
 The United States has spent s62, ,00O, 900 building the Alaska Railway from Seward and Anchorage to Fairbanks, and plans ten-year oad-building program involving an expenditure of ten million dollars, to provide feeders for the main line.
 In addition to the railroad expenditure in Alaska the Federal Government has spent since 1905 the sum of s6,750000 in the Territory for building reads and trails. And this is only starter. The Government is going in with we'll co-ordinated program for gridronng Alaska with transportatio facilities Colonel Seese has been made head of the railway, road and trail construction and admnistra- ton, all of which are combined into depart ment At last Alaska is being placed on a systema- ized basis for it's permanent opening and exploitation
 Trunk lines from end to end of a territory, and touching it's big mining eenters and other vital comes the feeders. One two such trunk lines spanning Yukon will render the first great essential Ter this Territory. 1t will be of the best in vestments Canada can make to provide trunk line connecting Dawson Mayo and Whitehorse-then the branch lines as needed Such lines will all be auxil- ary to the river rail and other transport service of the North-all of which are indispensable Once the trunk land lines are laid the caterpars auto trucks and ether rigs will bear their ceaseess traffic at low costs and make it possible open the dormant wealth or the Northland and give hundreds thousands of people occupation This is the vision by Sherman Rogers. His idea is the right idea Roads roads and yet roads,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
THE VICE-PRESIDENT.

Arthur Brisbane. Hearsts hundreds d. thou. sanda-ye editor, the Harding -renomnation movement plan is 10 throw poor Mir Coolidge out to the rayenous wolves" and intimaes that a more or loss radical is wanted to go on the ticket with President Harding. He says this is a tribute to their fear of Henry Ford potential Presidential candidate. We'll possibly, but Vice-Presdent Coolidge IS a sort of positive character with definite ideas that hs well in public service. It would all right to find another place for him if there plenty in it for him to do.
 Speaking of the Vce-presideney it is a peculiar coincidence that only one President elected in op- position 10 the Democratic Party predecessor the Republican Party of Jefferson, ever served out two elected terms. General Grant twice elected President and served the Roosevelt served most of two terms, but he the White House
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
If It Fits

If It Fits
 Some men lead their wives such g dogs life it makes us wonder if that wasn't the kind of license they got when they married.
 We don't advocate the pretty girls wearing ugly things, but we never could understand why homely girls can't at least learn to wear becoming things.
 Before they are married the girl has an idea he loves her, but after ward she finds he loves his ease better than most anything in the world
 If tight skirts really are coming back it locks as If the dear ladies would have to give mp. the idea of running for office until the styles change again.
 The old-fashfoned grandmother used to take pride in her knitting bd' your modern grandma seems to pre- fer painting.
 Some girls think they are good cooks if they can make good fudge
 Money doesn't make you any bet ser than other people, in fact it seems the more money you have the moe liable you are to be worse than o.n T people.
 Beauty is always pleasing to tae eye, but it isn't always the most pleasant thing in the world to live with.
 A mans idea of heaven would be place where all the buttons were on his shirt when he wanted to put it on in hurry.
 A woman wears dinner gown that hasn't the first symptom of a sleeve, but nothing shocks her more thaa seeing a man come to the dinner table in his shirt sleeves.
 If girls only knew it their mothers can give them a blame sight better advice on their love problems than
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
BRIGHT MRS. FORD.

Mrs. Ford is quoted saying that If Henry really went to the White House live there he would have to go without me" Mrs Henry was either talking clever politics she has settled the fate of the Ford for President" movement If the latter she has wen the admiration of the people First, she values sovereign citizenship higher than exalted office, and second she would Henry for the position in which he ic best qualified serve
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25

The Presidents proposal that the United States enter the World Court of the League of Nations is causing almost much discussion and division of sentiment caused by the former Presidents proposal that join the League. Practically all the prologue supporters of three years ago backing up President Harding now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25

from the Nee-Presdenoy. Not counting Harding, just half of the Presidents elected that office by the Whigs and the Republicans died while in office William Henry Harrison, Taylor. Lincoln, Garfield and Mckinley. and all the others except Grant, elected for only erm-Hayes Ber- jamin Harrison Roosevelt and Taft
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
If Stomach Is Sour,
 Food Won't Digest

No stomach filled with sour poi sons can digest food. Everything you eat turns into more poison and gas, making you nervous and weak
 Simple buckthorn bark, glycerine etc, as mixed in Adlerika, expels all sour poisons and gas from BOTH upper and lower bowel Removes foul, decaying food-matter you never thought was in your system which caused sour and gassy stomach
 Adlerika is EXCELLENT to guard against appendicitis. Butler -Mauro Drug Go. Sold in Douglas at Guys Drug Store. Adv,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
1 Nre Nclle B Fu7Et. s.r.

Mrs Viola B. Pugh. of the General Land Office. in Washing ton, is the only person authorized to sign President Harding's sigma ture to official papers. Since Aug ust. 1921, Mrs. Pugh has signed the Presidents name to 100000 documents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25

The reelection by the City Council of all the municipal officers of Juneau proper and just recognition of meri torious public service This munty has been given excellent service by the corps of public servants employed by the City, and all of them deserved reelection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
Gems From culde Book to Success

Worry is indeed a heavy burden and liability It adds to your loss, increases your trouble. decreases your ability lessons your ambition and multfplies your sorrows, but never yet, since time began. has it sue ceeded in helping one single soul. Why foster it any longer?-J. D. F.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-04-25
Fool Ouestions

c. T. o. askstT ''Is it safe to be. lieye a girl is trying to flirt when she waves her hair?" You tell him. girls, we don't know anything about such things.