Evening Star Newspaper, October 8, 1927, Page 18

8 FEARS BUILDING INDUSTRY LOSSES ‘Rudolph-Miller Comments on Withdrawal of Unions From Board. Fear that many millioris of dollars awill be wasted in the building indus- try as a result of the withdrawal from the National Board of Jurisdictional Awards at Los Angeles on October & of the building trades’ department of the American Federation of Labor is expressed by Rudolph P. Miller of New York, chairman of the board, on which he represents the American Engineering Council, 26 Jackson place, ‘Washington. unions can immediately eration of some new plan for the s tlement of jurisdictional di says Mr. Miller in a statement issued through the American Engineering Council, “the situation, which has been fairly well controlled for the past few years, will revert quickly to the chaotic conditions of former times. Effect of Action. “This action by the building trades’ department almost automatically dis- solves the national board, and it is highly improbable that more meetings ‘will be held. It is a real misfortune that this board must be dissolved, for there is no doubt in my mind that in the eight years of its existence it saved millions of dollars that woul otherwise have been wasted in strikes caused by jurisdictional disputes.” Disputing the reasons given in the resolution which announced the with- drawal of the building trades’ depart- ment, Mr. Miller charged that the real cause of the action was that their representatives were not willing to abide by the rulings laid down unless they were wholly in accord with their own demands. Mr. Miller declares that any new plan for the settlement of jurisdic- tional disputes that is introduced must contain the one main point upon which the constitution of the national board was based; that is, pending the settlement of a dispute the work must go on without a strike. Organization of Board. ‘The National Board of Jurisdictional/ Awards was organized eight years ago at the instigation of the building trades’ department of the American Federation of Labor when the unions had long been hampering each other by disputes as to what class of worker should perform certain operations in construction. The board consisted of eight mem- bers, three selected by the building trades’ department, two by the Asso- ciated General Contractors of Amer- ica, and one each by the American In- stitute of Architects, the American Engineering Council and the National Building Trades Employers’ Associa- tion. —_— Maj. Dawley Buys Home. “- Maj. E. G. Dawley, U. 8. A, as- “#igned to the office of the chief of Field Artillery, the War Department, ~recently purchased the new home com- %}eted at 2914 Forty-fourth street, Vesley Heights, by the firm of W. C. s & A. N. Miller. Maj. Dawley and his £ wite and children now are occupying ithe house as_ their residence. The ouse was sold for the Miller concern by the office of George W. Linkins. e The United States holds 20 of the 2 airplane records officially recognized by the International Aeronautic Fed- feration of Paris. = ‘THE ESTATE. The Star model home in Rock Creek Park Estates, on Orchid street, one block north of Kalmia road, will enter its third week of public inspection to- morrow, and since its formal opening, September 24, several thousand per- sons have visited the house to inspect its unusual arrangement and to study its type of construction and decora- tlon. The “Estates” home, while modern in every detail, has many of the best features of the old English and Nor- man rural styles of architecture. This type of home, visitors have remarked, was nicely adapted to the provinciai type of furniture with which the house was furnished for the exhibi- tion. Small Grandfather Clock. Entering the house, which is of na- tive stone and brick construction, the visitor finds himself in a long hall leading to the rear garden. Here on the opposite side of the hall is a chest, serving as a console table, over which is hung a great mirror. Oriental rugs are laid on the floor, and there is a miniature grandfather clock. The five small windows of the hall are cur- tained with casement cloth with a rufiled edge “tie-back.” In the living room at the front of the house the vistor finds chairs of fitting style on either side of the great fireplace, and at one end of the room is a secretarial desk of quaint Wind- sor type. An interesting ladder-back cha! a chestnut table and a settee covered with figured linen material which tones in with the soft colors of the walls are other living room pieces. The floor coverings of the living room are small antique pleces. The window curtains are of the tie-back variety, with overdrapes of plain Irish linen trimmed with multi-colored edg- ing. Adjoining the living room is the man's den, which is designed also as an emergency bedroom. Here one of the outstanding furnishings is an English cushion-back chair with an end table, smoking paraphernalia and an adjustable reading lamp nearby. In front of the bank of five windows on the north wall are found a cellar- ette in chestnut and end tables. Dining Room Unusual. In the dining room, in the south wing of the L-shaped home, the ceil- ing of which follows the natural slope of the roof, with the rafters exposed, Brand - New Bungalow Near Chevy Chase Club—Overlooking Bradley Lane Corner Ridge & East Aves. Built under critical direc- tion of a private owner—(only such careful attention could have accomplished such at- tractive results.) One of the most desirable locations in Chevy Chase and one of the greatest values, Investigate before buying anywhere. Drive out to Bradley Lane, west from Conn. Ave. to East Ave. and 1 dlock north to home. From Wis. Ave.hm! to East Ave. and 1 block north. Terrell & Little, Inc. 1206 18th St. Main 3285 PRICE OF ~ $13,750 Cannot Be Beat for This Type of Home Today 1129 Fern St. . THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ROCK CREEK STAR MODEL HOME FURNISHED IN PROVINCIAL STYLE the main attraction is the great open fireplace. Over the mantel a large circular Chinese piece was hung. At the opposite end of the roof is a bal- cony with entrance from the second floor, and over the rafling of the bal- cony an embroldered rug was thrown. On the floor of the dining room is an unwashed Turkish rug in primitive colors. The table and chairs here are of the provincial type. The draperies and curtains are similar to those in the other rooms. On the second floor the two main bedrooms and the guest room, at the east end of the house, overlooking the | v and | garden, are furnished adequate! distinctively without overcrowding. The “Estates” home was furnished and decorated for the exhibition by W. B. Moses & Sons, under the super- vision of Peter 1. Faerber. HOME VALUE PRAISED. One authority on home ownership says: “Half the pleasure and satisfac- tion of owning a home of your own is in entertaining relatives and friends. “These gatherings of the clans— these old-home weeks, when birds fly from many points of the compass to meet at the home nest—are precious events, and unforgettable memories come to life and scenes endeared by recollection are re-enacted. “Will the home smile a cheerful wel- come? Will it suggest prosperity and comradeship? Will it be the sort of home you can be genuinely proud of? Then, too, your house should be rather beautifully’ ‘human’ and possess its own personality as a reflection of your own."” INGENUITY IS NEEDED IN REMODELING HOME Few Residences Are So Perfect That Improvements Are Not Necessary. There are few houses so far gone in decrepitude or o outmoded in design that they may not, by some ref\lrhlgh- ing and a little thoughtful attention on the part of the occupants, be con- siderably improved in liveableness. The remodeling job is one calling for ingenuity and originality. Most build- ers are properly equipped to carry it D. 0, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 199 out, but in a good many cases the handy man about the house can him- selt effect a marvelous transformation in_the old home. Paint, for instance, requires more elbow grease than skill, and any of the larger paint concerns are ready to furnish suggested color schemes to fit any type of house. If the house was decorated in the far-off day of its building with the fretsaw or scrollwork which disfigured many of the old residences, a change for the better may be effected with the aid of a saw, and the offending “ornaments” removed. Overcoating with new shingles, new slding or stucco is an effective method of improving appearances and adding warmth and value. Shrubs, the addi- MERCHANTS, ATTENTION! New Stores for Sale 427 to 431 15th St. N.E We are building 400 houses and 3 stores in this desir- able location. These stores are a good investment. In- spect at once and be convinced. | Price and Terms Reasonable Built, Owned and For Sale by THOS. A. 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. CR R R e/ R T Owner Offers Quality Homes Real Bungalows at Takoma Park, D. C. ONE BLOCK FROM 14th STREET CAR LINE We build the houses—we select your neighbors! You look to us for proper treatment—you will get it! Look at the trees — COME OUT SUNDAY — Look at the “class” JAMESON CO. 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Home Phone Columbia 4957 Old Cleveland Park Overlooking the National Cathedral & Panoramic View of the City tion of & porch or an attached garage and almost any number of other changes can be made to the old house at small cost. Proper painting can lower- the appearance of the house if it 1s too hizh. By painting trim and masses the same color too much trim work may be concealed. And in addition to the added com- fort of living in an attractive home, it must be remembered that it will bring a much higher price when the time for a new home does arrive. The Chinese elm fs recommended by Government scientists as a sturdy, fast-growing shade tree for dry or otherwise unfavorable climates. REAL ESTATE. LABOR HELD CHIEF COST IN HOME CONSTRUCTION 62 Per Cent of Expense Involved in Average Dwelling Al- lotted to Workers. Labor constitutes 62 per cent of the cost of building the average dwelling house, while materials represent 33 per cent, according to a study of con- struction made by the United States Department of Labor. According to a new set of data, the foundation and masonry work repre- sent 86 per cent of the total cost of the completed job. The foundation is the largest single item of construction expense, The second largest jtem of cost is 29 per cent, and covers carpentry, both labor and materials. Plumbing fixtures, plus their installation cost, are reported at 10 per cent of the en- tire cost. The heating plant is rated at 9 per cent of the total cost, while hardware is apportioned at 8 per cent, and vah;unx, including materials, at 6 per cent. Lighting fixtures and installation therefore represent about 2 per cent of the total cost of the completed job, according to the new report. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE N.W. Cor. 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