Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1923, Page 14

. THREATEN STRIKE ON BUILDING COSTS Contractors Appeal to Engi- .- neers for Co-Operation in £ Meeting Situation. i FOR SEASON Shift of Peak to Ease Transporta- tion Suggested in Organiza- tion Statement. LONGER {A “buyers' strike” is inevitable if the trend of higher prices continues, it is daclared by the Associated Gen- | eral Contractors of America in a statement to the Federated American | Iingincering Societies asking the aid | of the engineering profession in | nieeting what the contractors describe | as “an alarming situation.” ! The entire list of subjects that has | t6 do with construction throughout the country is affected by climbing costs, it is asserted in the statement, which is signed by Richard C. Mar- shall, jr., who & brigadier general was in charge of the construction di- vision of the War Department during tie war. Seasonal Demand Problems. demand is roportions, vlm- tors, who ck the appointment of an engineer- ing committee to set in motion a nation-wide co-operative movement 1q overcome the difficulty Responding to th appeals, the Federated American ineering So- 1 cicties today made public a resolution adopted by its committee on pro- cedure, meeting in New York, stat- ing that “it views with approval the sed co-operation.” Dean Mor- Cooley of the University of Aichigan, pre £ has been authorized to appoint a co mittee, should he believe it nece! “to co-operate with some authi iive agency, such as the American Construction Council of the Assoc cd General Contractors of Amerl A Council d to take over of the building industry, with klin D. Roosevelt ag its head “The seasonable demar of con- struction for labor, materials and transportation ch reaches i i late sun colncident w sdasonal peak of many o teles, has created a shori of these items each statement of the engineers. “This . occuring at the height of the constriction sea- REAL < | whitewood and in some sections cotton- ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. 0, SATURDAY, FIRM BUYS H STREET BUILDING FOR HOME. EXACT FIGURES NEEDED. Millwork Men Demand Accuracy in All Specifications. 1t is very desirable and necessary to the millwork man and to every one that there be no doubt or confusion written into the specifications. Doubts always cost somebody the loss of money. For instance. quite recently some architect specitied that all interior trim on a certain job be made of whitewood. An expert cailed upon to interpret what was required said he couldn’t do it there is no lumber of that special ¢ fication or botanical name. I tions basswood is commonly called wood is known by that name, while her sections call poplar as whitewood in fact, we are Informed that six dif- rent kinds of lumber is called white- wood in as many different sections. Be sure to specify standard s grades and make the specific: and ions sppears to wing more thereby in- cach vear., Would Lengthen won. “In the const on fleld we believe that the only effective remedy for the situation lie ngthening the con- atruction much as possible. and in pe 11 work_possible | during the winter season. This pro- cedure will produce more continuous production of materials in the basic industries and should also enable | 18 to suppress during late summer the peak of the transportation de- mand.” As to climbing costs, the contract- ors said: “We believe that the con- struction industry will be seriously damaged unless this trend is stopped and the public be informed thereo! Priced for quick plain. and therefore we ask that you join with us in dolng all things possible to publish this, with a view of stabil- | izing the construction industry and eeping it going at a normal ra d to take out of it its cyclical riods." The engineering committee on pro- cedure which acted on the represen- tatlon of the contractors is composed of President Cooley, Philip N. Moore, St. Louis; J. Parke Channing and | Calvert Townley, New York; Gardner | B. Willlams, Ann Arbor, Mich.; S. H. | McCrory, Washington. A report on the queéstion will be made by Presi- dent Cooley at a meeting of the executive board in Cincinnati, March sale at less than reproduction cost Located on South of Four stories, spacious rooms, well lighted and conveniences: contains about 20 rooms and 7 baths. Suitable for an embassy, sional office, clubx or fraternit Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. English basement ; 16th Street M Street stone and brick 1: all modern ‘improvements diplomat’s residence, profes- Y- Main 6830 T}lese houses, on-the terms we are offering them, are a value that remains unchallenged. A high, clean location, surrounded by new homes; a house that has every detail for com- fort and convenience that you could wish. You cannot better the combination. 5521 Seventh Street N.W. . Sample House . . OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Take 14th street car marked “Takoma" fo 7th and Kennedy; 9th street car to Lougicllow, and walk east to 7th street. Structure at 1508 H strect northwest which has just been purchased by i the realty firm of Glover & Fiather for use as their future home. owner will take possesaion upon the expiration of the present lease, held by W. & J. Sloane. The former owner was H. R. Howenstein. The building will be remodeled to suit the needs of the firm. The new BABSON FINDS MARKED BUSINESS PROSPERITY (Continued from Thirteenth Page.) greatest number of avallable water powers are located to the north. These condltions are certainly ideal for general manufacturing of all kinds. to our great Amcrican cities, but it i& well Jocated for export trade. “In case we cver establish reciprocity with Canada. this would still further help the states of New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Moreover, let me add that we do not appreclate our Cana- dlan opportunities. Canada is a won- derful country, and both Canada and the United States are making a great mistake in erecting tariff walls. The United States should freely purchase raw materials from Canada, who should reciprocate by buying manufactured K00ds of us. The Creator expected such reciprocity to take place and both coun- tries are making a great mistake by trying to block the natural flow of com- | about this tax. This valley is close not only | surely. Of course, the agricultural in- terests of Ohio have suffered severely the past two years, but the industries of the state are so diversified that Ohio Has not suffered like states further west. There is less activity in Ohio to- day than in New York or New England. Ohio, however, is a wonderful state and has some wonderful citley. e80 cities_are not only well located and constructed, but they are peopled with men and women having vision, energy, and desire to do something worth while. Hence I am very optimistic for Ohlo in the long run. My reaction in Pennsyl- vania was not so good. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and some of the other cities are doing very well, but there seems to me a spirit throughout the state to de- pend more on inherited wealth than upon one's immediate efforts. This is evidenced In the attitude of some of the great corporations and also in the case of the public at large. This attitude was shown when the coal export tax was enacted. Everywhere I was asked There seems to be a very strong feeling against it. “Business men in Ohlo, lilinols and other states sald that they considered it the most dangerous piece of legislation enacted since the days of slavery. They claim that If Pennsylvania can put an export tax on coal, then New York can put_an export tax on pulp, Ohio on hrlck Michigan on copper, and all the other states on something or other. This would mean chaos for our com- merce and give a blow to American prosperity from which it would take us one or two generations to recover. Per- sonally. T believe that the politicians of Pennsylvania have entirely misinter- preted the wishes of the Pennsylvania people. “Maryland Never Excited.” “A single state cannot live upon itself any more than a dog can live on its tail. Pennsylvania needs the rest of the merce. “Ohlo is coming along slowly, o S BUILDING NEWS It is our unqualified judgment and the judgment of every conservative builder in the city that building costs, both material and labor, are on the increase. DO NOT DELAY!---INSPECT NOW! Ask the man but [T Our Superconstructed 8-room and 2-bath “homes,” 1511 to 1539 Upshur St. N.W. 25 Sold Before Completion—Only 5 Left We could not duplicate these values today. beautiful environment, with every modern convenience and appointment. A neighborhood of enhancing values. lighted every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO COMPANY Owners and Builders 914 New York Avenue “When better homes are built, we w:ll build them” An Extraordinary Offer to Builders, Contractors, Home and Apartment House Owners Window Shades Complete, Regardless of Size We will completelv shade any house or apartment house in \\/ashm"ton, or within our delivery ington, at this almost unheard-of price. 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N¢ going up every day an spirit among its people. 5 course, never gets very excited. It does not suffer very much m either reck- less ms or dep ng panics.’ Per- sonally, T am very fold of all of these etates and hate to leaye them. Goneral business_ Activities for _the United States as reflpcted by of the Babsonchart continues to hold steady at 3 per cent mbove no (Mr. Rabson's next vieek's report will be the eastern central stajtes, with Chicago as & center.) (Copyright. 1923.) — i | I A new lens ndgarly twice as fast as lenses previofisly used has been made for use in_taking motion pic- tures where the lighting is poor. RHODES : CONSTRUCTION COe 407 Blackistone mui[k Building 14th and H Sts. N.W.—Main 7823 @ & Talk Over House Repairs ¢ [ —with us. An estimate wiil tell you how reasonable we are, and country more than the rest need Penn- | Thomas A. Jameson 906 New York Ave. NW. 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