i wakes Lie Fe ines, a ? > de ss - WA £ ys 2 (oa picemement toainaat ee Vol. 33 Toronto, July 1, 1913 No. 13 e ° Fas ee . ell , ‘ A Test Like Time is Money : Se — THIS . : Pas : il 3” chain broken at 11,770 lbs. Tested Se ep, The rapid cutting File is the economical File at MeGill Universtiy: sox 1960 ee?” _ Files Branded ee es American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western 25% More Weld - 25% More Strength - 25% More Wear Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith Tested Steel Chain| Secured only with aré rapid cutters made by made at weld lik THIS St. Catharines, Ont. Sopra “s NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY Sold by Port Hope, Ont. McKinnon Chain Co. BUFFALO, N.Y. STRONG GRIPPING POWER One of the characteristic features of Dick’s Belting is the strong gripping power, which ensures the transmission, positively without loss, of the whole power given off by the engine. The entire absence of stretching or slipping is another important quality Dick’s Belts possess. It will pay you to investigate these belts before buying any other make. Get a copy of Catalog No. 17. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting © Wood Split Pulleys | Shafting Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver F. REDDAWAY & COMPANY SOLE MAKERS OF Steam and Power Pumps, Condensers , and Travelling » Cranes The Smart - Turner Machine Co., Limited Hamilton - Canada IN Mie WORLD STITCHED CANVAS BELTING ‘THE “CAMELATA” BELTING GISTEREL LINEN “FIRE HOSE MONTREAL Write for Booklet. TORONTO THE oP Reka bhigledetad *Weldless Steel Chain’ Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiralty “| * | ’ reaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. CAN YOU BEAT ITP WRITE FOR PARTICULARS | B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited = ss MONTREAL - | Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 68 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products MIDLAND SPECIAL VENEERED DooRS Canadian Biggest Made Door Stock Success Veneered of the > Doors _ Season 3/4, in. Panel Heavy Rails Bolection Moulded Bench Finished - Three Designs All Sizes Birch Plain Red Oak Our Announcement of the MIDLAND SPECIAL Low-Priced, High-Grade Veneered Doors has met — with INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS,, and we have already booked orders for some of the largest Apart- ment and Hotel jobs, as well as a host of smaller orders. It’s a Good Door, Honestly-built, Made in Canada,—and it’s a Big Success. Send for booklet, The Midland Special, with prices and Discounts. This is the only Canadian made Veneered Door that competes successfully with American Stock Lines. es Get the Best—It’s made in Canada. Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Midland, - Ontario Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 ‘i View of our Mill and ‘ae P I A choice lot of red and white pine logs are on the way down the Sturgeon River for us. With our mills abi running this supply of logs will soon be manufactured into first-class lumber. We _ have recently added to our facilities, by purchasing the Nipissing Mill. We are prepared to undertake any kind of dressing on short notice. Orders carefully and promptly handled. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY . . ONTARIO 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Your Lumber and Timber Inquiries Solicited Rough or oe a i ate New fast feed planing mill in connection. Prompt Service View of Saw Mills, Pembroke, Ont. The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. YOU CAN ALWAYS . Po DEPEND UPON OUR wees run good one day and W H | K poor the next, but is always uniform in Quality and Grade. You P | N k can depend on it absolutely to be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our a “PINE THAT’S PINE” JOHN LUMSDEN Manufacturer of Pine Lumber LUMSDEN’S MILLS, QUE. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 HARDWOODS “tists sisier For Immediate Shipment We have the following stock at our Buffalo Yard. Can load immediately in straight or mixed cars. Lumber is bone dry. WIRE US AT OUR EXPENSE FOR PRICES BASSWOOD 42,025 A cin He. 1 ConEnen: 3,000 ft. 8/4 Log Run. 9 Yo 7,000 ft. 7/4 No. 1 Common 4,200 ft. 12/4 Log Run. sone a BAe cea 7 OP, 38,000 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. : 29.810 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. 212,000 ft. 4/4 C. F. and better Strips. HARD MAPLE 26,000 ft. 4/4 x 4 C. F. & B. Strips. 7,100 ft. 8/4 C. F. and better Strips. — 2,500 ft. 5/4 x 12 and up Is and 2s. 45,000 ft. 4/4 x 5 No. 1 Common. 29,000 ft. 4/4 x 4 C. F. and better Strips. 700 ft. 6/4 x 12 and up 1s and 2s. 7000 ft. 4/4 x 6 No. 1 Common. 160,000 ft. 4/4 x 6 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 8/4 x 12 and up 1s and 2s. z 48,000 ft. 4/4 x 7 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 7/8 No. 1 Common and Better. RED BIRCH 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 8 and up Special Common. 20,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 4/4 C. & B. Curly. 185,000 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 8/4 C. & B. Curly. CHERRY 162,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 4/4 1s and 2s. 500 . 4/4 1s and Qs. 34,000 . 5/4 No. 2 Common. 5/4 1s and 2s. 1,500 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 63,000 ft. 6/4 No. 2 Common. 6/4 1s and Qs. ‘ 6,500 ft. 4/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 7/4 1s and Qs. GRAY ELM 1,800 ft. 5/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 19,500 ft. 8/4 1s and 2s. 6,300 ft. 5/4. ‘ 2,000 ft. 6/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 7,000 ft. 12/4 1s and 2s. 3,300 ft. 6/4 , 19,800 ft. 16/4 1s and 2s. (Unselected) 41,800 ft. 8/4 é SOFT MAPLE 7,200 ft. 7/8 C. & B. 10,000 ft. 12/4 d 50,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 179,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 3,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 19,300 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 30,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 74,800 ft. 6/4 . 1 Common. 8,740 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 39,500 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 31,210 ft. 8/4 . 1 Common. 45,000 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. 12,000 ft. 12/4 . 1 Common. PLAIN OAK 4,300 ft. 12/4 No. 1 Common. (Unselected) 82,000 ft. 4/4 . 2 Common. 12,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common Red. 000 ft. 16/4 No. 1 . (Unselected 1,000 ft. 16/ fe) Common. (Unselected) apo : sa ‘ : ge oe QUARTERED WHITE OAK SAP BIRCH 8,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common. 14,720 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 68,500 ft. 5/4 1s and Qs. 6,000 ft. 10/4 . 2 Common. 17,120 ft. 1/2 1s and 2s all in 9 in. to 12 in. 3,500 ft. 7/4 1s and 2s. 9,000 ft. 1/2 No. 1 Common (75% 9 in. to 18,000 ft. 8/4 1s and 2s. ROCK ELM 12 in.) 110,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 3,000 ft. 4/4 Log Run. POPLAR 84,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 3,600 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 22,070 ft. 5/8 No. 1 Common. HAMILTON H. SALMON & CO., 88 Wall St, NEW YORK CITY Branch Office: 71 South Street, Buffalo Yards: Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Frank T. Sullivan, Manager North Tonawanda, N.Y., Allendale, Pa. Pine Doors That Are Right Our No. 3 Pine Doors thie. this method of bringing and holding trade. Try our are the leaders in the line. We have put in special new plant and machinery in order to turn out the best Pine Door that can be produced and we have now made No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty HEMLOCK, PINE We are taking particular care of this line and we guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made and HARDWOOD from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right price. Large and small shipments made on short notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Remember we are always stocked up Try us with your next oper for with good quality lumber and have the No. 3 Pine Doors facilities for shipping it promptly. Pembroke Lumber Co. | | Hocken Lumber Co., Limited . Otter Lake Station, Ont. Pembroke, Ontario er Lake Station, On 6 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN GILLIES DAVID es J. S. GILLIES President esident Sec.-Treas ee GILLIES BROS RAE SIGN Gael 1873 e BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited Manufactur RED PINE SPRUCE . New York City Planing Mill, Yard @ Office Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway MORRISTOWN. N, Y. pungananesieis: <>” Fraser Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., ita. Wholesale Lumber Dealers L U mM b e r C O @ Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers — Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario ———— White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Spruce — Lu mber Lumber and Lath | and L a t h S Office, Castle Building Ottawa, Can. 53 Queen St. F. N. WaAtopie, President. R. S. Watpig, Vice-President. W. E. Harper, Secretary. The | | Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited “Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7 We will be glad to quote you on your requirements in any grade, thickness or lengths out of stock or that our logs will produce. Quebec Spruce «« Hemlock Cedar Shingles rrowrr sniement Cedar Shingles Full lines coming in from this seasons sawing. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Head Office, Pembroke, Ont. Telephone 148 WHITE PINE RED PINE LATH SPRUCE __— HEMLOCK le BASSWOOD aS tr DIMENSION TIMBER DRESSED LUMBER Wholesale Lumber - 73.5", 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock UT Toronto, Canada KOSHEE 9 On t ENO Ry 801-2 C.P.R. Building | MILEAGE 156 1/4 Cor. King & Yonge JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE PLAYFAIR « WHITE 18 inch Shingles Mills cutting 18 inch Cedar Shingles, please quote Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers f. o. b. mill. Name shipping point and state when you can ship. Would contract for the season’s cut if we can agree on prices. C. M. Willcox Whitby (Successor to George Cormack) Ontario Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty - ESTABLISHED 1855 The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE | Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. Offer Dry flooring strips 5/4” to 8/4” HemMtock BiIListuFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. ‘i Dry factory sidings ‘‘ iy Don’t wait towrite. Phone us your requirements. “6 Dryaxo”, 758", and 10///smallilor: All stock sized or matched if required. White Pine. Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE S Pp 9 : SOLICITED R U E | “Mills at: | St. Pacome, Que., Canada Lumber Lath Pulpwood On 1.C. ay 78 iis East of CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER SPECIAL For Immediate Shipment 2 cars 6/4 x8 10/16 24.50 : Common and dressing White Pine. F.O.B. Cut in 1g1t. : Subject to prior sale. Collingwood Perhaps you had better wire or ring us up if you want a car as this is four dollars under the price. 33.00 300,000 F.OB. 6/4 x 12 10/16 ; | Common and dressing Spanish White Pine. Igi2 cut. 30.00 100,000 6/4 x 10 10/16 F.O.B. Common and dressing Spanish White Pine. | Igi2 cut. This must move at once. Union Lumber Company Limited | Kent Building Toronto Canada 10 JOHN McKeErRGow, W. K. GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Ottawa Office : 46 Elgin St. Montreal Office: 759 Notre Dame St., W WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 13 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND TIMBER White Pine, Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock Oak Mouldings, Doors, Sashes and Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. | Interior Trim Mill Work. NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS Peter, Shee YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solcited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER LUMBER WANTED MILL OUTPUT IN Maple Birch Elm Ash Basswood Spruce Jack Pine and Hemlock Highest Cash Price Paid Reasons for trying us on your output 1. We have established a reputation for square dealing. 2. We ship promptly. 3. We measure and grade stock at shipping point. 4, We discount all bills For these reasons our stocks have gone quickly Write us describing stocks you have or are sawing. C. G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited and Strictly Wholesale Dealers in Pine, Hemlock, Spruce, B.C. Manufacturers Shingles and Hardwood Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto The Meaford Lumber Co. want to buy any quantity of the © following stocks: Birch, Beech, Maple, Soft Elm, Ash, Bass- wood, Spruce, Hemlock. Let us quote you prices. We are dealers in all kinds of sawn lumber. Tell us what you want. We want your business. Wecan supply your requirements. We have for sale Birch 6/4, 8/4 and 12/4, No. 1 C and Balsoa few cars 1’ Dry Basswood. Write us, we will be pleased to quote you close prices. The Meaford Lumber Company 539 Lansdowne Ave., Toronto, Ont. B Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds ~ ot Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine,. Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your orders Orillia, Ont. R, LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED © Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles North Tonawanda, N. Y. James W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and W ork- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, p.S;, A. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY. WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. I want to buy Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Elm. Office, Yards and Warehouse CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M.C. R. R. DETROIT, MICH. by y AS \ oa ars 7a Timber Estimates! We make accurate cruises of stand- ing timber, topographical maps, and advise as to forest management for— TIMBER OWNERS BONDING HOUSES MILL OPERATORS Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. New York Boston 475 Fourth Ave. 625 Tremont Bldg. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ““ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “Well Bought is Half Sold”’ Special White Pine Offer 17M ft: 1x12 and up, C. Select and Better, W.P. 50 “ Ix 8 and up, Cuts and Dressing 40“ 14/7” C. Select and Better “ POO Lx 4/77 D. Select ss 25 “ 6/4x8 and up C. Select and Better “ 30 “ 6/4x8 and up D. Select 4 100 “ 6/4x6 and up No. | and 2 Cuts 4 150 “ 6/4x6 and up No. 3 Cuts e 50 “ 6/4x4 and up Good Shorts o 6/4x10 Sel. M. R. =" F.O.B. Byng Inlet All our own manufacture of 1911 sawing. Your enquiries solicited. Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF P ine and Hemlock Lumber 730 Traders Bank Building, Toronto,Ont. Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers Handles (3 or more ply) (all descriptions) Staves Hoops Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office: Dashwood House 9 Broad St., E.C. Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TzcTona,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, Liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth Liverpool - England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y. Mill Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquirtes. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For:— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. : Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. The Hurdman Lumber Co. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited EASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles WESTERN British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood to be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company Wholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4 x7 & up x 12/16 srippure cull sidings, cut out of deal logs, cutting up in above. Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS - OTTAWA, ONT. Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario Manufacturers of Lumber and Lath Planing Mill Work SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. GENERAL OFFICE Sudbury, Ont. AND WOODWORKER Private exchange connecting with all departments Phone Bell Main 8656 The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Everything in Lumber Wholesale and Retail Rough and Dressed Cor. Dorchester West and Clark Sts.. MONTREAL WRITE US FOR PARTICULARS Send me Your Orders for... . 100 M 1x 4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out -190M1x5 15 M 1 x 9 66 ce ce ee 60 M 1 x 10 66 ce 66 66 Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, fiemlock Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER (osc Zeuio aan and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. THE LONG LUMBER CO. Branch Office Head Office TORONTO, ONT. HAMILTON, ONT. 40,000 ie 2K 8—10/16 Red Pine, Dry 50,000 4/4 clear and ise: Face Noman 20,000 5/4 se 25,000 6/4 6 66 66 6 50,000 8/4 66 66 66 66 2 Cars No. 1 Norway Lath 3 Cars No. 1 White Pine Lath Sole Agents for A. Cotton’s XXX B.C. Shingles California White Pine California Sugar Pine and Arizona Soft Pine Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber ** LOUIS WUICHET Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS . CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 13 Cedar For Sale About one and a half million feet of Cedar, Culvert Timber, 8x 8 to 12 x 12. For particulars apply to Mason, Gordon & Co. 35.'::2: Montreal, Que. For low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Short Leaf Finish Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash Cypress New Brunswick Shingles TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Manufacturers: Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. Head Office: North Bay, Ont. North Bay Mill White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Sellwood Jct. Mill White and Norway Pine. Lumber and Lath. Spanish Mill White and Norway Pine, Spruce and Hemlock, Lumber and Lath. Vessel and rail shipment. | Veneer Press » and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit special conditions. WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS William R. Perrin and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA - DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. = he Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers andl Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. Main 6316 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | | SUT 1(}¢ Wb vara = : i = — = = =o = Wiener cit coe cP i" \ LAE I | ig | i | The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods 20M. ft. 3x 8x 10-16 M. 17M. ft. 3x 10-18 14M. ft. 2x 8-18 a 29M. ft. 2x 10-18 a 19M. 2 x 810/16 30M. ft. 3x 8 10/16 50M. ft. 3x 10 10/16 50M. ft. 2 x 12 10/16 as 50M. ft. 1 x 12 10/16 oe ALL 1912 CUT 15 Toronto St., TORONTO R. Red Pine M. R. Spruce 66 PHONE ILLS ADELAIDE 1783 MILLS: FESSERTON, ONT. CA. LUMBER COMPANY TORONTO, CANADA The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. 540 Confederation Life Bldg.. Toronto We offer the following White Pine 1912 cut at close prices. 50 M 8/4 Good Sidings 40 M 6/4 Shop r 100 M 6/4 x 10 Common and Dressing 50 M 8/4 Shop 50 M 4/4x 12 Mill Run i Joy i Tan | qq steel Hy ' Wytenrrreecovusti tf mh i | _ JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers Special Offerings: 1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry SPRUCE}, x 8-10, No. 1 Dry RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry WHITE PINE—1% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls LATH—1 %—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO WHY BUY NORWAY? When we can sell you 2 x 8, 2 x 10 and 2 x 12, 10-16 ft. White Pine, with the Dressing in, at very near the same price. We also offer, — A block of 300 M ft. 2 in. Dressing Cuts and better,1911 manufacture » 100 M ft. 1 x 10, 10-16 ft. Small Log Mill Run White Pine Two cars 1 x 8 and wider, 10-22 ft. Norway, 40% 10 in. and over wide Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO Spears & Lauder Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg., TORONTO Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Hardwood, Hemloc k and Pine Lumber Can ship immediately 6x6” to 12x12” Hemlock and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. - W. T. EAGEN FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT c 6 a a nd 8-18 Norway. 2x 6, 2 x 5, 3 x 6 Norway. 2 x 8, 10-16 Norway. ; ‘ Te 1 x 6 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. Z 16 Mies oy Tee CNC, 1 x 8 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. 2 x 10—10 Norway. 2x 6M.R. W. Pine. 1 x 10 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out 5-4 7 and 8-in., 12-in. Com. and Dress. 1x12 & Be We Pine 6-4 4 to 8-in. Com. and Dress. : 6-4 N No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 Cuts and Better. 6-4-in. x 10 Box and Culls 4 to 12-in. and up. HARDWOODS ALL KINDS Douglas Fir, Timbers & Finish, Spruce & Hemlock, Western Products. WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU 203-4 McKinnon Building TORONTO, ONT. Phone Do You Want a Salesman? @ Every.live lumber salesman in Can- ada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘(Wanted and For Sale” department of this paper. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER proof. : Drives. Sole Canadian Representative : E. N. JONES 21 Brussels Street, Wholesale Dealer in Lumber Mill Supplies “Teon” Belting Heat, Steam, Acid Alkali and _ water- Specially suited for Saw and Pulp Mill St John. N. B. Mack Axes —The World’s Best—— HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. A National Journal for Managers Superintendents Electricians — and Engineers of Electric Light Plants ¢ ca ? LL, of ? £ The Only Electrical Paper in Canada Useful to Subscribers Profitable to Advertisers For free sample copy address and Everybody Interested in Electricity Hugh C. MacLean, Ltd. 220 King Street West, TORONTO Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Shawanaga, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. Log Loader for right hand mill. 8 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 10 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. left-hand steam nigger. Log-loader. Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. Roger Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and lumber. Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2-saw trimmers. 16-ft. Slash table. 20-ft. Slash table. 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. Horizontal Slab Resaw. with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. Lath Mill with bolter. Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. S.C. band saws. Automatic Machine for circular saws. Hand Machine for cut-off saws. Lap Grinder. Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. Double Duplex, high pressure Water Pumps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 125 h.p. Water Wheels. Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 10 h.p. Engine. Mitts & Merrell Hog. Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. a Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 30 light are generator. He There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. _ Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. Limited TORONTO, CANADA 26 Ernest Avenue, 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FIR TIMBERS HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES LET US QUOTE (YOU JERICES TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CO., LTD. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., | | ® T @ : ? nterior irim: HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. LUMBER IN TRANSIT We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into floor- ing or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co., Limited Meaford, Ontario Imperial Timber and Trading Co., Limited 530-1-2-3 Rogers Bldg., VANCOUVER, B.C. QUICK [ quick Dasparcr | ATCH PRIC ES ee aT Douglas Fir Timbers == _any size up to 110 feet. HIGH GRADE X X X FIR AND RED CEDAR SHINGLES. EXPORT AND RAIL SHIPMENTS CEDAR DOORS. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AGENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. We Offer—Several Cars “CLEAR WHITE’ GEDAR SHINGLES At Special Price For Shipment to POINTS NORTH AND WEST OF TORONTO Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. A" B. Snowball Co., Limited Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912. 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head One Sia OWing IN: Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. -Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. | Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From HARDWOODS | 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1 Bes ale VENEER Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 2" BAND SA w ED LUMBER Specialty : 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. QUARTERED WHITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company | The W. M. Ritter Lumber Company Manufacturers of _ Below is a list of Dry Lumber Veneers and Panels which we can Ship Promptly IN ALL NATIVE WOODS CHESTNUT. : No: 1 Common, 4/4, 4 cars. We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, No. Cannon Bee oe Quartered soun rm 5 ommon and b Y, pin worm Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs MO Cre ee ee Firsts and seconds, 6/4, 3 cars. eae Cqtan . Firsts and seconds, 5/4, 2 cars. Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. BASSWOOD. ae sie H 1s and 2s, 4/4,-10 ft. and 12 ft., 2 cars. Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. dia jjand sDe «y/o Ge a cieliogae sacs y 1s ang 2s, 5/4, 10 He and 12 ft., 1 car.. s 1s and 2s, 5/4, 14 ft. and 16 ft., 1 car. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y No. 1 Common, 4/4, 10 ft, and 12 it, 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 5/4, 10 ft. and 12 ft., 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 5/4, 14 ft. and 16 ft., 1 car. POPLAR. 1s and 2s, 5/8, 24-in. to 27-in., 1 car. : @ ) : 5 2 ; : 1s and 2s, 4/4, Tin. to 17-i -in., 2 cars. ellow Pine limber PRES pO 1s and Qs, 4/4, ae) to eat av. 14, 2 cars. WHITE OAK. Is and 2s, 4/4, 6-in. and up, 2 cars. And Lumber Rough or Dressed PR Sa ee ees . and up, 1 car. : . No. 1 C 4/4, 6-i d 3 Car Material and Long Timbers Not Conmenneyit Git and ‘tr 2 cars, ’ No. 1 C 6/4, 6-in. and up, ars a Specialty Nel 1 Coniniens 8/4, 6-in. and up, 2 es All our own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices. PROMPT SHIPMENTS _ Ontario Representative : E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. John Hall, Box No. 32, Toronto, Canada Ellisville Cincinnati, ‘ayy Brees : Miss. and Ohio | Columbus, Ohio ON one mess | HOBART & CO QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK e POPLAR ASH Special Attention to our Canadian Trade | Yards at Nashville, Tenn. CHOICE Wen aad chemi natal _ Southern Hardwoods, WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU : Cy ress, Wistar Underhill & Nixon Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine Real Estate Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES Canadian Representatives: 53 STATE STREET - BOSTON, MASS. W. J. ANDERSON : 238 Ottawa Avenue, : G.H. JOHNSON ‘ LONDON, ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 YARD AT—PRISON POINT CABLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 . Youn g é3 Cutsinger Manufacturers of : EVANSVILLE . INDIANA Maple, Beech, Birch, Send us your inquiries for: Seawep WHiih OAK POPLAR ASH Basswood and Hemlock Lumber HICKORY WALNUT. ELM BEECH Correspondence solicited We make a specialty of quick shipments and : standard grades. Let us quote you on your W. H. White Company years requirements. Boyne City Lumber Compan Canadian Sales Agent— y ity pany Frank L. Donnell o o Greensburg, Ind. | | BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN i ills: noxville, Tenn. e 7 ES Wallan, ‘Tenn J & M. Clifford & Co. The Atlantic Lumber Co. abe ae | Incorporated Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. Hardwood Lumber Poplar ~« Basswood Cypress Elm Oak Ash Maple We have a full stock of the above thoroughly air dried. Complete line and high grades. Prompt shipments on Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber Canadian Branch 4 mixed cars. 211 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto Best Quality Uniform Grades Low Prices Robert Vestal, Manager GET OUR QUOTATIONS BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Detroi z 2 Mich. Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 e Oe gee 1112 Notre Dame West, . G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, *” Menteal’?. 0. MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE .DEALERS IN Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber ea ee See Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin Up-to.date Cross-cutting Machine bac Peper re 3 D. G. Cie Company Duluth, Minn. Jobbers of— Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. Selects Shops Commons — Clears and and Mouldings Mouldings = —— The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Made only by— Butterworth & Lowe Limited Head Office: JAFFRAY,.B.C. Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Mille at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, Tmo Yard Stock Fassett Lumber Co., Limited, Fassett, Que. | Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwoal Lumber We also make a specialty of Long Timbers Rough and Dressed CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 21 EFFICIENCY + ECONOMY Do 7 Quite right in any class of business, isn’t it, Mr. Woodworker. BUT, this problem stands for far more where it is connected with “DEFIANCE ” Woodworking Machines It stands for the correct solution of the great international question—the com- bination of quality and quantity without slighting either of these elements. The DEFIANCE No. 200 catalog explains the rest. Send for it. THE DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - __ Defiance, Ohio. tatives:—A.R. Williams Machinery Co.,Toronto (Ontari0),St.John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba), 4 ; SS sap Me (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland), Williams & Wilson, No. 3 Automatic Fellee Bering and Montreal (Que.), W.L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont). Compressing Machine. - SERVICEABILITY The Midland Shoepack Factory We manufacture the only watertight Shoepack in Canada. Our work is all sewn with 12 cord No. 15 Barbour’s Shoe Thread and does not rip if worn for three or four years. We DO keep the water out. A trial is all we ask. Write for Catalogue. A.W. Yager, Proprietor, Midland, Ont. When ordering from your Jobber specify _Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 22 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER LARGEST CANADIAN DOOR FACTORY PRODUCING 600 DOORS EVERY DAY. Every Door Made of Select Kiln Dried Stock. Estate James Davidson, Ottawa, Ont. ie loa 3A DF Our Inserted Saws are Fitted with our Patent I.X.L. Bits and Shanks, warran- PATENTED ioe His Bit Wict Not Siip GipeEways ted not to slip sideways, and to cut free and easy, and have no equal in hard- wood or any other timber. Band, Gang, Saws Solid and Inserted Sse Te e Tooth Circulars, - Bits and Shanks yy See the Hey MANUFACTURED UNLyY By & Carried in Stock at our Ottawa Branch. Tue Al Be ek SAW CO. L tp - 7 Special Attention given to all Saw Re- VANCOUVER B. GC. Pa Work. The A. J. Burton Saw Co., Ltd. HEAD OFFICE AND FACTORY EASTERN OFFICE, SALES-ROOMS AND VANCOUVER, B.C. REPAIR WORKS BOX 848 374 Sparks St., OTTAWA, ONT. Phone 1748 Phone 7458 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 weirs GERI MANUFACTURERS i *xoBUILDERS OFF “Proctor VENEER DRYER CIRCULAR«4AND CYLINDER aa he Monafoctare Se. / i; etal Moi Witt Teg: to “STAVES: eae ‘HEADING: A a. BARRELS: : KEG aay COPPERAGE : WOODEN WARE. pap Saag ts UBS ; FREEZERS. ; FISH KITS. BOTTOMS: et SHINGLES © “CLOTHES: PINS. LUMBER: COVTPLE TH PLANTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE _OF In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER you can dry veneers at less cost and with less waste than in any other system. RELS, KEGS, » STAVES “HEADIN: UR SPECIALTY. ““ FOR PRICES AND FURTH ER_ PARTICULARS, DADDRE ssi ‘u T#PETER CERLACH Ceunsrase: | Send for Bulletin No.4 The PaIADELPAIA TEXTILE Macrnery Co. PAILADELPAIA, PA. Supplies for the Camp W* make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are used in Camps. Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. Qual- ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company WH OLESALE GROCERS Cor. Scott and Front Sts., ) TORONTO 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on. 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST” Steam Press HE American steam press is carefully designed and substantial- ly built of steel. It is O U ped a S used for baling shavings, sca" |) EGYPTIAN LINIMENT The cylinder is 30” diam- eter by 45” high and the pressure maintained is from 60 to 100 lbs. ac- cording to the amount of material wanted in each bale. Always keep a supply of Douglas Egyptian Liniment in your stable, it will save you For literature and dollars and will often prevent serious troubles. rices — write us. s p Send for our Literature ees Engine & Boiler Works Douglas &z Co. JOHN MAHAR, Proprietor Tonawanda, N. Y. Napanee - Ont. 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 1144x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW ; For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Douenas & Coneany ee ee One, Cans PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS. This liniment is a rapid cure for thrush, sprains, cuts, Spavins, curbs, splints, cal- louses, etc., etc., and is the only liniment on the market that will stop bleeding immedi- ately. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable — Merchantable Clear & No. 1 1x4 1x9 14x7 2x4 2x9 3x7 1x4 1x5 1x10 14x8 2x5 , 2x10 3x8 1x6 1x6 14x*4 14x%x9 2x6 3x4 3x9 ; 1x7 1x7 1}x5 14x10 2x7 3x5 3x10 1x8 1x8 14x6 2x3 2x8 3x6 3x11 1x9 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). 3x12 1x10 We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, _ Portland, Maine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Are your horses of use to you? This seems an absurd question—and the answer is always “Of course they are” —In which case provide your stables with: Johnson’s Reliable Veterinary Remedies Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 1 (Alcoholic) 1 gal. jugs (Imperial) $4.50 gal. 1 Ib. bottles 8.00 doz. 2 lb. bottles 15.00 doz. Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 2 (an oil liniment) 1 gal. jugs (Imperial) 3.00 gal. 1 lb. bottles 6.00 doz. 21b. bottles 11.00 doz. Johnson’s Horse Colic Remedy A sure and speedy cure for all kinds of Colic 1 gal jugs (Imperial) 40 doses 5.00 gal. 1 lb. bottles 4 doses 8.00 doz. 2 1b. bottles 8 doses 15.00 doz, Johnson’s Veterinary Healing Ointment (Gall Cure) 2 1b. tins 2.00 per tin 4 oz. tins 3.50 doz. Johnson’s Condition Powders (Concentrated) 1 lb. Packages 3.60 per doz. Johnson’s Camp and Household Remedies, such as Cough Syrup, Healing Ointment, Headache Powders, Big 4 Liniment, Stomach Bitters, Cathar- tic Pills, etc., etc., have stood the test of twenty- five years and are in use all over Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Prices are lower than for Wind Puff’ Capped Elbow, Bog Spavin, Thorougbhpin, Shoe Boil, Curb, Enlarged Glands and all puffs and swell- ings, Fistulla, Poll Evip, Sprains, Con- tracted Ten- dons, Bruises, Lameness of all kinds. ANTISEPTIC HORSES Should be free from all blemishes You cannot get good work out of your lumber horses if they are lame, blemished, sore, sick or similarly unfit. The animal with Swellings, Soft Bunches, Bog Spavins or any such blemish, whether lame or not, needs your attention. is your own and your horse’s best friend—it relieves the horse of all pain, soreness and trouble- some blemish. It makes the horse better looking, better working, more fit and of greater value to you. You-can work your horse at the same time. This is no new lo- tion but the tried and tested remedy of many years success- ful use. Thousands upon thousands of horses which would have been ailing and sick and unsightly have been made fit and well— good workers and good lookers. What others have done with Absorbine you can do, too. All enquiries on special cases answered without delay—full information and instruction on request. Absorbine $2.00 a bottle at drug- gists or delivered. doesnot blister or remove the hair, never leaves scars or blemishes of any kind, It is easy to apply and does not require the horse to be laid up. Highly con- centrated and only a few drops required at each appli- cation. GERMICIDE those of all other manufacturers. Letter orders receive prompt attention. Manufactured only by W. F. YOUNG, P.D. F. A.H. Johnson, ‘driccist, Collingwood, 424 Lymans Bldg. MONTREAL, CAN. in saw mills, planing mills and all woodworking plants where the maximum of power transmission is always demanded. Spartan Belting is made from a special tannage of leather—it is constructed particularly for hard service—high speed drives—small pulleys—its unusual flexibility insures instantaneous grip—maximum efficiency and greater economy. Fill The hardest drives have no terrors for Spartan Belting they all tend out this strictly to business just as soon as Spartan gets on the job. Our Spartan aan Booklet contains convincing ‘‘Reasons Why” every belt user needs a copy. and mal today— Booklet will be sent free The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers Worcester, Mass., U.S.A. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co., yrorsgrex. Please send me prepaid, Booklet “ Spartan Belting. BRANCHES :—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Fall River, Kansas City, Milwaukee. MIRREN Se PUR nce Aa. 5. ea na ar nas Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis OUT as hens ‘Staterc is aM Selling Agents for Texas, The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. of Texas, Dallas, Tex. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. Special Prices 2, ® For Quick Sale q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 Saal of logs. @ In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. Spruce, Clear and No. 1 , White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1x 4/6"x 10 ft. andup - 300 M small percentage under 10 ft, 1 x 6” - - - 250M . 1 X 8” 66 66 Rs a. iki 200 M 1 x 10” ne - - - 100 M Spruce Merchantable ixvaduy «2 2” Scant x 6” x 10 ft. and iene 400 M. ATA. Meclie Sg ; : - (400M Qu & yg! x I 150 M. 1% x4” “ 6/9 ft. - - - 20 M Bie x OF AD ey ee nO ORM Ie 1% x” “10 ft and up =e: - 400M 2 eo sod” Ott aNd spe Me ee 30 M. oe ie a o> x 14” and: 12’ o - - - 85 M. 5 ; B White Pine, Mill Run All choice stock and bone dry. 3 x 6’ and up, 10 ft. and up - - 300M. Can load same day order is received Wire or Write Promptly. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited BATHURST, NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 “shee Yea NN f Sas? pia eee Ty PEAS sath Dyes at + Wasa hoes AY al DLA OL ty Nias ih Sure RH EREG DARTH iybtseprentiteeetecatt tate cpa ee TOMES ith ? Poets beh 24 LE : ’ TT veETs 40 a0 PAL ve 4x CUTSCENE E CREE E y i} SUACh sir SCALA Aye ey ui S4 $7 4 aie Try pulling this Belt apart That will give you some idea of the enormous strength built into Goodyear Belts. Not an ounce of untested rubber is used, not a roll of untested duck. Each finished Belt is inspected before shipping to make sure that it will stand the wear and keep pliable. The Goodyear system of Belt making is calculated to give the greatest efficiency in practical Belt Service. (yaaye yikes THON AS [RO A close, clinging grip of the pul- leys—absolutely non-slipping. Good- year Rubber Belting gives this cohesive contact because of its yielding rubber surface, and the practical result is an immense saving of power. Entire absence of “ stretch.” The “curing” or vulcanizing of Goodyear Belting is performed whilst the Belt is stretched to the limit of safety in aspecial machine. “Stretch” in service therefore is impossible. This means no stopping of machines for adjust- Enormous strength. The union of carefully tested hard-fibre cotton with tenacious and elastic rubber “friction” —compressed to make the plies prac- tically inseparable—gives a combina- tion of prodigious strength. A Good- year Rubber Belt is as nearly unbreak- ment—no idle machines, no idlemen. able as any Belt can be. BDAC Sharan SAP te SUR SEER CORP ER ERR aoe gE BLA ree Eee ese ee Caines ESN) a 3 UAE belt must be pliable to grip the pulleys. 4 Pliability under all conditions. A be The hard cotton fibre of Good- Long Life. The duck or fabric year Belting is permeated—under of Goodyear Belting cannot be tremendous pressure—with rub- S| | b reached by water, or anything rea BS ber. The treated layers are com- else that would set up rot and as =) pressed into an homogeneous destroy the Belt. A Goodyear ea mass. This preserves the pliabil- Belt renders long and efficient ity of rubber in the finished Belt. 103 service. Rubber Belting Factory Superintendents specify Goodyear Belting. Belting puts the plant on a power-saving basis SGT et Mi ae Sr ja bt FES They are satisfied that Goodyear Rubber Write for free Book on the choice of a belt. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada, Limited sib Head Office: TORONTO Branches at Factory: Bowmanville, Ont. Victoria Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Regina Winnipeg Hamilton London Toronto Montreal HAS Rees TTCRC eu UED OT ESEUOD UREN PCLT UTE a TEC a 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The name that stands for §aws and Machine Knives. Each year we aim to have it ‘mean more, mlenceqial thy. greater satisfaction, increasing service. Write to our Montreal factory for catalog and quotations on all Saws or Knives you buy. SIMONDS CANADA SAW CO., Limited Vancouver, B. C. St. Remi St. and Acorn Ave. MONTREAL, QUE. St. John, N. B. E.H. Heaps & Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish, etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR TIMBER Mills at Head Office: 445 Hastings Street West Vancouver and Ruskin, B. C. VANCOUVER, B.C. No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted: No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. “My The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specie CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 A National Journal @nada fumberman Worker Issued on the 1st and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: TORONTO - - Telephone Main 2362 - .220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. Randolph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building BOSTON - - - Main 1024 - - - 643 Old South Bldg. Pomme NG. - - - -=-"- - - 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Coat United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; j foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. other Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. Vol. 33 Toronto, July 1, 1913 No. 13 Trade Conditions—What Are They? More lumbermen are talking to-day about trade conditions than usual. There is no serious significance about this, but there is an important significance nevertheless. Go into any lumberman’s office to-day and the chances are ten to one that before long one of you will say something leading to a lengthy discussion of trade conditions. ‘It is an easy gamble also, that, during the discussion, there will be something about crops, real estate, steel, freight rates, tariff, the high cost of labor, titht money, and other economic factors, to say nothing of our old friends “demand and supply.” The fact of the matter is that the lumberman is becoming more and more a keenly analytical student of economic conditions. “Demand and supply” don’t satisfy him like they used to. He wants to know what make them up, and he gets down to steel and freight rates, wages and real estate, tariff and tight money. And when he has got at a few of the essential facts in con- nection with these matters he has gone a long way towards acquiving a useful understanding of business conditions. An example in brief form of the wide vision of the lumberman of to-day is afforded by the market letters issued by some of the larger wholesale firms in the United States. Here are a few important cuo- tations from one of them which go to illustrate the point :— “Tf lumber merchants keep continually advised of conditions i1 the steel trade, they may be better equipped to arrive at reasonable conclusions in the lumber industry. During the past month, unfilied orders for steel have been reduced 654,000 tons. It is problematical, whether this fact is temporary, due to proposed tariff changes, %r whether it reflects a change of tendency in the steel trade. If th= latter, then other kindred industries may be expected to experience similar conditions. Our’ opinion is, however, that the absence of orders is temporary. “Some prone to pessimism regard the recent decision from the Supreme Court in the Minnesota Rate Case, as detrimental to rail- roads and other corporations, and think that the roads will decrease their volume of buying in consequence. We cannot agree with such opinions, as the decision makes the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion a servant of Congress, which is the final authority in making and regulating railroad rates, which authority will be ultimately welcomed by all corporate bodies at interest. scured in their interpretations of this decision, and we venture to pre- dict that railroads will soon become active buyers. “The assurance on the part of Secretary McAdoo, that he will authorize emergency currency, in the sume of $500,000,000, in the event of need, is certaily an argument against tight money. “To date; crop reports are exceptionally favorable.” The above facts have a direct bearing upon the probable course of lumber trade conditions and are an interesting evidence of the lum- berman’s wide field of vision. The vision of many has been ob- Trying to Reduce Overweight Troubles At the recent annual meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Assaciation an interesting report was presented by the committee on “overweight claims.” They stated that substantial progress had . been made during the past year along the line of establishing an accurate basis for the weighing of car load shipments of lumber by the railroads. The evidence brought out had shown that the weigh- ing of cars had been grossly and irregularly handled. It was shown that the inspection bureaus were not inspecting the scales regularly and in some cases had no record that certain scales had ever been tested. It also developed that they were weighing cars while mov- ing across the scales without being uncoupled, and that they were weighing cars on scales that were not long enough to hold the entire car. They would weigh one end of the car at a time and then divide the weights. A conference was held on April 26th at whith practically all the railroads of the United States were represented and a number of the large shipping interests. A petition had been filed with the Inter- state Commerce Commission and evidence had been taken at prac- tically every large shipping point. The attorney for the Commis- sion recommended, at the conference, that the Commission should supervise the weighing of car load shipments in future, so far as the character of the scales used was concerned, together with the meth- ods of weighing cars. He suggested also that the Commission should have the railroads put in scales of sufficient size so that both trucks of all sized cars could be put on the scale at one time; also, that the railroads be instructed to construct gravity yards so that the cars could be cut off at a hump and allowed to travel across the scale at a speed which would enable them to be weighed properly, instead of taking them across the scales at a speed that, as some have put it, “it was impossible to get the number correctly, of the car.” From this it is believed that the Commission will supervise the weighing of all car load shipments in the manner suggested and supervise the inspection of scales. Apparently the Commission in- tends to discourage the use of estimated weights, except in extreme cases. The adoption of this principle will go a long way towards eliminating one of the most trying difficulties connected with lumber shipments. let alone the weight Profit in Wood-Waste The utilization of wood waste in a more thorough manner, has become one of the most interesting and important features of the lum- bering industry and those industries with which it is allied, of late years, than formerly. For many years, those who were engaged in sawmilling or logging, referred to the waste in the woods and at the mills as something regrettable or unavoidable. It was customary to remark that there was a fortune awaiting some man who would invent a means of utilizing profitably, the slabs, edgings, sawdust, etc., which 40 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER were destroyed at the mills. No one has invented a secret method, but it has been gradually learned by keen students and business men that there is money in these materials and that it pays to extract it. Unquestionably we shall see before long a far more general conver- sion of these materials into valuable products. The most interesting fact connected with this situation is that the change is not confined to one direction. It is not an “invention” so It is the property of anyone who cares to study the question energetically. An increasing variety of uses is being found, to which the so-called “wood-waste” can be put. Beginning in the forest the closer utilization of the various wood-products can be traced through and large wood-working industries, right down to the firms working only on small specialized lines. It is now commercially possible to reduce the fifty to sixty per cent. waste formerly left in the woods by the lumberman to no more than five per cent., by a combination of three well-developed chemical industries, namely, paper making, wood distillation (in a modified form) and the manufacture of resin oils. Practically all the valuable constituents from the stumps, tops, branches and defective stems which would otherwise be left to rot in the forest are thus converted into useful commodities. The utilization of mill waste is being made increasingly possible by the developing markets for odd and short lengths in lumber instead to speak. the saw mills of a few assorted sizes. May saw mills use their waste products in the manufacture of laths, mouldings, pickets, roller blinds and paving blocks. The manufacture of wood pulp from the small waste wood now being fed to the burner is also a commercial possibility. Even sawdust has its uses, and in countries where more intensive utilization prevails it is being successfully manufactured into a variety of pro- ducts. Several plants have been erected in this country for its manu- facture into ethyl (or grain) alcohol, sugar and briquets for fuel. ~ A bulletin being issued by the Forestry Branch, Ottawa, on The. Wood-Using Industries of Ontario, of which an advanced summary appeared recently in the Canada Lumberman, throws considerable light on the utilization of wood-waste. Sash and door factories sell or use their short ends and trimmings for the manufacture of boxes, baskets, bobbins, butter moulds, insulator pins, novelties, skewers, spindles, spools, stakes and wooden ware. They bale their common ~sawdust and sell it for floor covering for the manufacture of composi- tion novelties, and for cleaning screws. ding, packing and for drying wet land. Hickory and other hardwood dust is sold for smoking meats. In fact, just as the pork packers boast of using all a pig but the “spueal,’ so wood manufacturers will soon be able to boast of using all the wood but the bark—and even that, in the case of some woods, such as hemlock, is of considerable value. They sell shavings for bed- Crop Conditions Favorable During the balance of the summer and fall of the present year, more interest will be taken in the crop reports published by the goy- ernments and railroads, than in any other factor in the business situa- tion. As stated in the Canada Lumberman for June 15th, the present business situation is at a turning point, waiting for adverse or favor- able conditions to settle its future course. The crops are likely to be one of the most important of these conditions, as the regulate for a time, the price of money, and at a little later date furnish the farmers with money to spend on manufactured articles. The Census and Statistics Office issued, on June 13th, preliminary estimates of the areas sown to the principal grain crops and reports on their condition at the end of May, according to the returns re- ceived from crop-reporting correspondents throughout Canada. The reports show that the month of May proved cold and dry with frequent night frosts and that these conditions, whilst favorable to seeding, re- tarded the growth of the crops sown and caused them to be unsea- sonably backward. The total area under wheat in Canada is provisionally estimated at 9,816,300 acres, or 57,900 acres more than in 1912, the area in spring wheat being 8,990,500 acres, or 13,100 acres more. Oats occupy 9,608,- 500 acres compared with 9,216,000 acres in 1912, an increase of 391,600 acres, barley occupies 1,425,200 acres, an increase of 10,000 acres, and rye 126,500 acres, a decrease of 9,610 acres. For wheat, barley and oats taken together the increase represents 459,500 acres. The esti- mated acreage under hay and clover is 7,475,600 acres, compared with 7,633,600 acres last year. 5S tee For the three north-west provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta the total wheat area is estimated at 9,013,800 acres, as compared with 8,961,800 acres, that of oats at 5,207,700 acres, com- pared with 4,913,900 acres, and that of barley at 852,600 acres, com- pared with 809,800 acres, these differences representing increases of 52,000 acres for wheat, 293,800 acres for oats and 42,800 acres for bar- ley, or 388,600 acres for the three crops. . On May 31st the condition of the crops was reported as generally favorable throughout Canada. Expressed in percentage of the usual standard of 100, taken as representing the promise of a full crop, the condition, on May 31st for the Dominion was as follows: Fall wheat, 80.62; spring wheat, 91.55; oats, 91.72; barley, 91.19; rye, 87.70; peas, 88.24; mixed grains, 90.15; hay and clover, 81.12; pastures, 85.08, and alfalfa, 77. At the corresponding date last year the condition of fall wheat was only 71.46. All the other crops were then above 90, ex- cepting rye, 87.24; pears, 83.85, and mixed grains 87.72. Pulpwood Exports A total of 1,846,910 cords of pulpwood were cut in Canada dur- ing 1912, an increase of twenty-one and one-half (21.5) per cent. over the total cut of 1911. Of this large cut over one-half was ex- ported to the United States, the remainder being manufactured into pulp by the forty-eight mills operating in Canada. These are the figures given out by the Dominion Forestry Branch, Ottawa. This increase in quantity of raw material exported in 1912 over the amount exported in 1911 was probably due to the decline in price of pulpwood in the local market, the average price paid by Canadian firms being six dollars per cord, whereas foreign firms paid an aver- age price of six dollars and eighty-two cents ($6.82) per cord for the pulpwood exported. This exported wood, had it been worked up in Canada, would have been sufficient to supply fifty-four pulp mills of It would have produced 773,136 tons of pulp, which, at the average export price of $17.10 per ton, as compared with the price of $6.82 paid for the un- the average size operating in the country at present. manufactured pulpwood, represents a net loss to the country of over six and one-half million dollars. Statistics show that spruce still constitutes over seventy-five per to U.S. Increase cent. of the pulpwood cut, but there has been an increasing use of balsam fir in the eastern provinces and western hemlock in British Columbia with very satisfactory results in each case. When the sul- phate process, recently brought into use in Canada, comes into wider use, there will be a decided increase in the amount of fir and hemlock used for pulp. This process, which is used at present by three mills in Quebec, yields excellent pulp for the manufacture of finer grades of paper and for wrapping. The solution used for dissolving the chip- ped wood into pulp, consists of seventy-five per cent. sodium sulphate (salt-cake), and twenty-five per cent of lime. No acids are used, giv- ing economy of maintenance, and almost ali kinds of wood are ad- aptable to the process, which is, in this way especially, superior to ‘soda and sulphite methods. In the House of Commons recently, Hon. T. W. Crothers, acting Minister of the Interior, introduced a bill which increased the area of Canadian forest reserves from 25,042 square miles to 35,802 square miles. Of this increase 667 square miles were in British Columbia, 7,/07 in Alberta, 865 in Saskatchewan and 524 in Manitoba. — ficial feet. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Railway Commission Hears Reciprocal Demurrage Case The Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners heard evidence and argument on June 16th and 17th in connection with the applica- tion of shippers for reciprocal and average demurrage. Mr. M. K. Cowan, K. C., on behalf of the shippers, argued that what was sauce for the goose was sauce for the gander. A system which would fine railways, as well as the shippers, for delay in unloading the cars, was entirely justifiable. Mr. J. E. Walsh, traffic expert for the Canadian Manufacturers’ Association, stated that shippers would be willing to let the penalties imposed upon the railways go to the Crown if de- sired, if only they would have the desired effect of improving the car service. Reciprocal demurrage had justified itself in the United States and had demonstrated that the railways rather than the shippers, were responsible for delays. E Mr. T. G. Marshall, of the Toronto Board of Trade, said that an- other period of car congestion was coming next fall and urged that the railways as well as the shippers should be penalized for delay. W. S. Tilston, traffic expert of the Montreal Board of Trade, urged that the car service should be administered by an official of the Do- minion Board of Railway Commissioners. Frank Hawkins, secre- tary of the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association, spoke in favor of a system of average demurrage. He gave a number of instances of de- lay in loading, placing, advising, etc. Mr. Murphy, General Superintendent of Transportation for the C. P. R., presented statistics to show that the shippers and not the railway companies were responsible for delays in delivery. He claimed that a fifty per cent. quicker service could be given if shippers acted promptly in unloading. E. W. Beatty, counsel for the C. P. R., presented figures to show that the company had taken due steps to keep pace with growing traffic by bettering terminal and unloading facilities. Over $18,000,000 had been spent on terminal facilities be- tween 1906 and 1910 and last year $1,000,000 had been spent on Mont- real and Toronto terminals. During the present year $2,029,700 would be spent at Toronto and $1,618,000 at Montreal. On behalf of the G. T. R., Superintendent of Transportation Crombie claimed that any delays in delivery were caused for the most part on the American side of the border rather than on the Canadian side. The Board, after hearing the presentation of both sides of the case, reserved judgment. Increased Lumber Rates on I.C.R. A report from St. John, N.B., states that the I. C. R. has advanced freight rates on lumber to an extent which amounts in some cases to an increase of 60 per cent., which, according to some of the manufac- turers, will have a serious effect on the manufacturing end of the industry. Lumber is already under such heavy charges that this ad- dition is certain to be a serious burden. The expectation is that the increase in most cases will come out of the pockets of the manufac- turers, although in a few cases the wholesaler will suffer. The new schedule is dated May 28th, to be of effect from June 2nd. The fol- lowing table is given as showing the substantial difference between the old and the new rates on an average shipment of 10,000 super- Extra Mileage At old rate At new rate Cost Simie@uaite flampton... ... a2, $ 9.61 $14.00 $4.39 Sie ohii to: sussex... 43 12725 17.50 5) St. John to Moncton ... 89 15345 24.50 8.75 St. John to Amherst ... 137 21.00 29.75 8.75 The following table shows the new and old rates and increases which have come into effect :— Cents per Distances 100 Ibs. Old Rate Increase P.C. Not exceeding five miles ... 2% fe 25 Over 5 and not over 10 miles ... ... 3:5 2 50 _Over 10 and not over 20 miles... .. 3% 2% 40 Over 20 and not over 30 miles ... .. 4 234 45 Over 30 and not over 40 miles ... .. 4% 3% 38 Over 40 and not over 50 miles ... .. 5 3% 42 Over 50 and not over 60 miles... .. 5% 334 46 Over 60 and not over 70 miles... .. 6 334 60 Over 70 and not over 80 miles ... .. 6% 4 44 Over 80 and not over 90 miles ... .. 7 4, 55 Over 90 and not over 100 miles .... 7% 5 50 Over 100 and not over 125 miles .... 8 SY 45 Over 125 and not over 150 miles .... 8% 6 41 The list of lumber and forest products on which these rates apply includes; blocks (match, paving and last or hub in the rough), box shooks, clapboards, fence posts or rails, hoop and hoop poles, last block material (in the rough), lath, logs and bolts, lumber, pickets, piles, poles (telegraph, telephone, electric light, scaffold and trolley), pulpwood, shingles, spoke or handle billets, spool wood, ties and tim- ber. These with one or two reservations are affected by the new rates. 31 Free Shingles Would Stimulate Canadian Industry Mr. C. S. Battle, Vancouver, B.C., who is prominently connected with the shingle manufacturing industry of British Columbia, re- cently returned from a trip to Europe and the United States. In an interview, Mr. Battle expressed optimistic views regarding the out- look for the shingle industry, in view of the proposed removal of the duty upon shingles entering the,United States. Mr. Battle remarked that there was every prospect of the duty being abolished. At pre- sent the duty upon lumber entering the United States from Canada varies from $1.75 to $2.75 per thousand feet, according to the amount of manufacturing which had been done upon it. The duty upon shin- gles amounts to 50c per thousand pieces. In the United States, con- siderable opposition is being voiced to the removal of the duty both on lumber and shingles, but as Mr. Battle remarked, the opposition is coming largely from the lumberman of the three western States, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. “T think that the opposition to the removal of the duty on lumber has now practically been withdrawn, however,” said Mr. Battle, ‘and that the lumbermen will concentrate their efforts to oppose the duty on shingles. This duty is now practically prohibitive, only a few high-grade shingles finding their way across the border.” The re- moval of the duty on lumber, he thought, would have no great effect on the Canadian business, as the United States markets were well supplied with United States products and Canadians could not afford to undersell them. In the shingle business however, he was confident that a change of considerable magnitude would take place. “You see,” he said, “there is not;much cedar in the three western States adjacent to British Columbia. There is very little in Oregon and Idaho and while there is some in Washington the cedar area is strictly limited. I think that the removal of the duty will cause American shingle manufacturers to come to Canada. In fact, | know personally of two or three firms that are only waiting the decision of the Senate to move their plants here or to establish new plants. It will mean the creation of a great deal of wealth that is now practically wasted. The shingle men are the best conservers on earth. They pick up timber that has been regarded as useless; that has been lying on the ground for fifteen or twenty years; that has been partly burned or destroyed and has been passed up by the lumbermen, and they manu- facture it into shingles for which, heretofore, there has not been a market.” In Fear of Canadian Shingles Geo. D. McKay, timber inspector for British Columbia who re- cently returned form a visit to Seattle, Wash., reports that the shin- gle manufacturers and cedar loggers of Washington are already complaining that the proposed abolition of the duty upon shingles and rough lumber has affected them to the extent of from five to ten per cent. of their output. Mr. McKay visited the Washington Scalers’ Association with a view to arranging for the classification of cedar logs. He reported that the standards in Washington are practically identical with those in British Columbia and that there was a good prospect of reaching a mutual understanding in regard to cedar logs by the first of July. It is expected to make two grades for cedar and spruce in addition to the three grades already recognized for fir and pine. Albert E. Reed and Co’s. Annual Report The report of Albert E. Reed & Company, the well-known paper manufacturers, for the year ended March 31st last, submitted to the shareholders at the annual meeting, held in London, on Wednesday, the 11th inst., shows net profit, after meeting debenture interest, of £35,365, as against £48,540 for 1911-12, while. including £71,668 brought forward, an increase of £16,600, the credit balance at the date of these accounts was £96,538, an advance of £3,300. The directors recommended a dividend of 7 per cent. on the ordinary shares, making 10 per cent. for the eighth year in succession, while £5,000 is again transferred to reserve, giving a total of £50,000 at credit of that fund, leaving £74,706 to be carried forward. The Board state that their operations were adversely affected during the period under review by the coal and dock strikes which occurréd in this country, rendering it necessary to purchase large quantities of fuel at famine prices, in addition to which a considerable portion of the out- put of paper had to be delivered by motor and other vehicles, which added materially to the company’s expenses. As labour conditions are now more settled, it may be anticipated that earnings will recover during the current year. The proposed advances in freight rates on the Southern Railway and its connections in Western North Carolina which were to have gone into effect on May 30th have been suspended by the Interstate .Commerce Commission until September 27th. These increases rang- ed from one-half cent to six and one-half cents per one hundred pounds. Ge ty CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Fire Takes Toll of Lumber Industry Three Large Canadian Mills Destroyed—Smaller Mills Also Suffer—Bush Fires Causing Much Trouble for Camps The splendid new mill of the Big River Lumber Company, at Prince Albert, Sask., was destroyed by fire on June 11th. The mill was one of the largest on the continent and the yards contain 30,000,- O00 feet of lumber. The destruction of this mill is one of the most serious losses that could have affected the lumber trade of the prairie provinces. The Big River Lumber Company spent in the neighbor- hood of three million dollars in the purchase of timber limits and the erection of a sawmill plant, offices, dwellings and other buildings. Destroyed by}fire—Mill of Big River Lumber Co., Big River, Sask. The virgin forest was cleared for the site of the mill. A small town quickly sprang up and a thriving industrial settlement was produced. The mill was farther north than any other stationary mill in Canada and was located in a country, up to that time, entirely unsettled and little developed. The equipment in the plant which has been destroyed was the most complete obtainable. The erection of the mill was commenced in July, 1910, and completed in September, 1911. The maximum out- put per day was between five hundred and six hundred thousand feet running day and night. When the mill commenced operations it em- ployed five hundred and fifty men and another twenty-five hundred were employed in the bush. The winter’s cut of logs totalled 90,- 000,000 feet. The plant also included a planing mill and a box manu- facturing plant. The sawmill was 84 x 22 feet with an addition on one side 32 x 145 feet for the lath mill and on the other side 36 x 163 feet for a slab re-saw and other machinery. The power house was of solid brick 80 x 152 feet with metal roof. The fuel house was 24 x 48 feet also of brick with metal roof. The equipment of the sawmill included three single cutting band saws, a vertical and a horizontal re-saw, two lath machines with a capacity of 100,000 lath in ten hours and a re-saw, edger and trimmer for box making. The three band mills had 8 foot wheels and 14 inch saws. The horizontal band re-saw for slabs had 8-foot wheels and 12-inch saws. The vertical band mill had 8-foot wheels and 12-inch saws. The entire planing mill equipment consisted of Berlin high-speed machines, supplied by the Berlin Machine Works, Limited, Hamilton, Ont., including one No. 16 sizer and matcher, one No. 186 double aved from the flames—Planing Mill of Big River Lumber Co., Big River, Sask. surfacer, seven No. 90 fast feed planers and matchers, two band re- saws, etc. These were all direct connected to electric motors, through flexible couplings. The company’s limits cover a tract of 500 square miles, thickly timbered, with 90 per cent. spruce and 10 per cent. jack pine, the average of the logs being 20 pieces to a thousand feet. The Big River Lumber Company was organized in 1909 with the following officers:—President, Col. A. D. Davidson, Ottawa; vice- - several injured, owing to the sudden collapse of a wall. -rowly escaped the loss of their mill. president, A. M. Nanton, Winnipeg; directors, R. J. Mackenzie, Win- nipeg, John H. Munson, K.C., Winnipeg, and Wm. Cowan, Prince Albert. The most recent reports from Prince Albert state that the loss included the sawmilling plant and that the offices, warehouse, power house, planing mill and general stores were saved, The fire is be- lieved to have originated “from a hot box soon after the mill started operating for the day. In forty-five minutes after the commence- ment of the fire the main building collapsed. The engine house which is fire proof is connected with the mill only by a large main driving belt. The belt was burnt off where it entered the engine house leaving the latter in tact. At the time of the fire, the mill was employing 650 men, of whom 400 are thrown out of work for the time being. The company have 30,000,000 feet of lumber in their yards and the shipping business will not be affected. The loss is estimated at $550,000 which is covered by insurance controlled by Osler, Hammond and Nanton, of Winnipeg. Booth and Shannon Mill Destroyed | The village of Biscotasing on the C. P. R. between Cartier and Chapleau was completely destroyed by fire on the night of June 13th. The large mills and lumber yards of Booth and Shannon were com- pletely destroyed. Twenty minutes from the time the fire reached the lumber yards, the whole plant and stock was burnt up. The blaze, which practically obliterated the town, originated in a small shack behind the Catholic church. Within an hour and a half the village had been completely destroyed. The total loss from the destruction of the village is estimated to be in the neighborhood of © half a million dollars. Fire Destroys Several Small Mills A bush fire swept through the townships of Tudhope, Truax, Robillard and Dack in New Ontario about the middle of June and many people in the neighborhood and in the town of Charlton lost their homes and belongings. No such serious fire has taken place in Northern Ontario since the Porcupine fire of 1911. In addition to the farmers’ homes which were destroyed by fire a number of small sawmills located in the woods were burnt and the lumber camps wiped out, together with much standing timber and pulpwood and other timber which had been cut during the past winter. The fire in the Long Lake section covered an area twelve mills in length and destroyed the saw and planing mill of the Northern Ontario Lumber Company which was located on the shore of Long Lake about a mile north of the town. The loss of the company is estimated at $15,000. The Smith Fassett Company, owners of a large sawmill almost in the town of Charlton had a difficult fight in preserving it from destruction. A number of the company’s been destroyed. The saw and planing mill of Jackson & West, in Martin township, three miles north of Englehart is reported to have been destroyed together with the personal effects of the men who were employed there. Montreal Lumber Fire Has Fatal Results Early on Sunday morning, June 22nd, the door, sash and blind factory of N. Sarrasin & Son, Limited, Duvernay and Levis streets, Montreal, was destroyed by fire. Four firemen were killed and The firm employed about 80 men. The lower floor of the mill was occupied by the saws and planing machines, and the upper floors by the other woodworking equipment. flames and burning debris carried in all directions. At one time it looked as if the lumber yard of Mr. J. H. Redfern, nearby, could not escape destruction, but fortunately prompt measures saved the yard; Mr. Redfern however, had a kiln and a large amount of dry lumber burned, the loss being considerable. A warehouse, used for storing hardwood, belonging to William Rutherford & Sons Company, Limited, was also destroyed. N. Sarrasin & an have insurance to the amount of $45,000. Flames Destroy Lumber Stocks Campbell & Son, Hudson Township, near New Liskeard, Ont., recently lost a large quantity of rough lumber by fire and very nar- Bush fires are reported from many parts of Northern Ontario, although in connection with none of them is any serious damage reported. ) 4 camps are reported to have | There was a very high wind, and the. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 33 Fassett Lumber Company’s Plant Destroyed Ottawa, June 24.—The sawmills, planing-mills, storehouses and a quantity of lumber valued at $125,000, belonging to the Fassett Lum- ber Company located at Fassett, Que., were totally destroyed by fire yesterday. The lumber yards containing lumber valued at $60,000 were saved after a hard battle by the employees of the company, who assisted in fighting the flames. As the result of the fire over 400 men -will be out of employment pending the rebuilding of the mills, which, = Destroyed by fire—Fassett ,Lumber Company’s mill, Fassett, P.O; it is expected, will be commenced at once. The Fassett Lumber Company is an American concern, Mr. J. Fassett of Elmira, N.Y., be- ing the President. The plant has been in operation eight years. The cause of the blaze is unknown. Last Block Plant a Prey to Flames The last block factory belonging to Geo. Willard & Son, at Mc- Neills Crossing, P.Q., was destroyed by fire on June 11th. The fire started about two hours after work hat been suspended for the day. The flames spread so rapidly that nothing could be done to save the main building. Fortunately the long sheds in which a large quantity of blocks were stored ready for shipment were saved. The loss in- cluded the machinery and contents of the mill which amounted to several thousand dollars. A large quantity of logs in the yard were saved. It is not yet reported whether the company intend to re- build. An interesting description of the mill of Geo. Willard & Son was published in the Canada Lumberman of April 15th, 1913, from which we reproduce the following facts. Boot lasts up to the present have been made almost entirely of maple. The diminishing supply Destroyed by fire—Geo. Willard & Son’s mill, McNeil’s Crossing, P. Q. of this wood has compelled manufacturers to look for a substitute. One of the largest firms manufacturing maple last blocks in Canada is that of Geo. Willard & Son, McNeills Crossing, P.Q. This firm had under order at that time five car loads of birch last blocks which were being used as an experiment, to see’if they would take the place of maple. Fifteen years ago manufacturing methods were rather primitive compared with those of to-day. The large maples were cut down and sawed into wheels or cross-sections which were then split with a broad axe and maul, the bark being peeled off by striking it with the back of an axe. Fifteen years ago Geo. Willard & Son, operated in this manner. Last season the same firm took out 125,000 feet of maple, all of which was converted «nto last blocks. The mill which has been destroyed, had a capacity of 4,000 blocks every ten hours and was run night and day whenever sufficient hands were available for the purpose. In manufacturing the blocks a maple ‘log is rolled on to a saw carriage and cut into cart wheels by a 60-inch circular saw. The log is fed to the saw by steam feed, as in an ordin- ary saw mill. The splitting operation is done with a 56-inch circular saw, the wheel of maple being placed on a platform running upon trucks which are placed on a V-shaped track. ‘The platform is pushed to the saw by the operator’s knee. The pieces of maple after being split are trimmed or shaped for the roughing lathes. The mill in- cluded four of these lathes and one bench saw. The lathes had a capacity of from 1,000 to 1,200 blocks every ten hours, according to the ability of the operator. After this operation the block is in shape roughly conforming to the outline of the finished last. It is then placed in a car and carried to the storage sheds to be piled up “cob- house” style for drying. Seven years ago Mr. Geo. Willard found that the demand for last blocks in the Canadian market was not sufficient to keep his mill running to full capacity. He made a trip to England and was success- ful in arranging contracts which have been continued every year since that date for the sale of all the blocks he could manufacture. Forest Fire Destroys Camp Equipment and Logs A forest fire occurred, during the second week of June, near Taft, B.C., which, for a time, obtained threatening proportions. The fire is said to have originated from a spark from a donkey loader. A strong breeze prevailed at the time and the flames soon covered a space of two square miles. A donkey engine, loader and three cars, together with over two million feet of logs were destroyed. For- tunately a heavy rainfall came in time to prevent further damage. Timberlands Destroyed in Nova Scotia Reports from Windsor, N.S., state that a serious forest fire com- menced in the Sterling woods on the Meander River, Brooklyn, Hants County, during the second week in June. At that time the fire covered half a mile in width and two miles in length and was doing enormous damage. Valuable timberlands had already been de- stroyed and the fire was raging unchecked. Another report told of a forest fire near Faulbach Lake, in Lunenburg County. Partington Company Has Narrow Escape The Edward Partington Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, had a narrow escape from loosing its stock of logs, amounting to about 17,000,000 feet by fire recently. Fortunately the flames, which des- troyed a barn close by, were finally put out before they reached the Partington Company’s property. Ontario Will Sell More Pulpwood Tenders which have recently been called for the right to cut pulp- wood in the district of Kenora, Ont., comprise two parcels, the first be- ing situated along the limits of the townships of Haycock and Petty- piece about twelve miles to the north east angle of township No. 41. It also runs along the shore of the Lake of the Woods to the mouth of Long Lake River. This parcel measures about 1,730 square miles. Parcel No. 2 is land west of the Lake of the Woods on what is known as the Western Peninsula, extending as far west as the interprovin- cial boundary between Ontario and Manitoba and contains 130 square miles. Some of the conditions under which pulpwood may be cut on this tender are: That the successful tenderer shall expend $500,000 in a pulp mill and equipment, the mill to cost not less than $400,000 and that the daily output of pulp shall be not less than 75 tons, which must be made into paper in the Dominion of Canada and an average of 187 hands must be employed for at least ten months every year. The ex- penditure of the $500,000 may be split up over a period of three years. Spruce, balsam, jack-pine, poplar and white wood trees may be cut, provided they are 7 inches in diameter, 2 feet from the ground. All necessary surveying fees are to be paid by the successful tenderer. The dues are 40c per cord for spruce and 20c per cord for the other woods, or whatever rates are made from time to time. The other conditions do not vary much from those usually stipu- lated. Tenders will be received up to and including the 15th day of August, by the Hon. W. H. Hearst, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines for the province of Ontario. Hoo-Hoo Concatenation at Toronto in August R. H. Webb, of The Webb Lumber Company, Limited, Toronto, has been appointed vicegerent snark for eastern Canada, of the Con- catenated Order of Hoo-Hoo. The indications are strong that this means a lively time for Hoo-Hoo in eastern Canada. No time is being lost in stirring matters up, as a concatenation is already planned to be held at the King Edward Hotel, Toronto, in August. All mem- bers who can round up any stray kittens in their offices or elsewhere are expected to fetch them along. 34 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND Stocks That Need Careful Handling Mahogany Lumber Tenderly Cared For—Outline of Trade Conducted by an Important Toronto Firm In the Canada Lumberman of June 15th an illustrated article was published describing the operations of the Wilson Lumber Company, Limited, Toronto, who make a specialty of the manufacture and sale of hardwoods. One of the principal lines handled by the Wilson Lum- ber Company is South African mahogany, and we are able to repro- duce in the present issue, photographs showing some of their stocks of this valuable wood which recently arrived from Liverpool. The shipment consisted of six carloads, about 36,500 feet, which left Liver- pool on April 24th on the steamer Bohemia coming by way of Boston. The stocks of which it was composed were from Grand Bassan, Benin and Grand Lahou. They were sawn at Liverpool and bought there by a representative of the Wilson Lumber Company at one of the periodical auction sales. The stock in this shipment will practically all be converted into furniture and show cases. A small proportion will be used for the interior trim of motor boats. Part of the ship- ment was immediately forwarded to Jones Bros., Dundas, Ont., manu- facturers of high grade interior fittings. Highly Figured and Scented Stocks : Most of this stock is highly figured wood and some of it is scent- ed. Scented mahogany coming from Grand Bassan, is not imported into Canada in very large quantities. A number of the boards re- ceived in this: shipment were exceptionally large, many of them con- taining 66 feet and running up to 24 feet long. In the preparation of mahogany lumber for shipments, the logs are sawn and the product of each log is banded together, so that the purchaser secures his stocks in convenient log form. The mahogany boards when sawn are usually “pegged,” so as to allow free circulation of air. They are left in this condition for about six weeks before shipment. This treatment also improves the color of the stock. The accompanying illustrations give an excellent idea of the careful manner in which the company handle and pile their mahog- any stocks. Trade Conditions in Saskatchewan The Big River Lumber Company, Limited, whose mill at Big River, Sask., was recently destroyed by fire, wrote the Canada Lum- berman a few days before the fire, in reply to an enquiry regarding trade conditions. They report that although they have no figures of the actual cut of spruce in their district during the past winter, they understand that nearly all operators, in fact all whom they had met, have taken out the usual quantity. In their own case they started up in the spring with about 90,000,000 feet of logs and commenced operat- ing the mill as soon as the ice went out of the lake, viz., during the last week in April. From that time until the date of the fire they had been operating the sawmill and planing mill both night and day. They were averaging over 500,000 feet through the sawmill and ap- proximately 400,000 feet through the planing mill per day of twenty hours. In discussing the market they report that the cold backward spring, together with the universal tightness of money made the de- mand for lumber considerably slower than last year at that time. Lumber dealers all over the prairies were simply carrying a hand-to- mouth stock and only ordering when and as they absolutely required it, in order to take care of their business. In their own case, the Big River Lumber Company reported that while the demand was sufficient to keep their plant in operation for full capacity, they were not loaded up with orders which would WOODWORKER a pat ee Taking no risks—Mahogany stocks handled with extreme care. keep them going for months ahead as they were at the same time last year. The weather conditions had become ideal early in June and the indications were that trade would improve greatly from then on. Encouraging Outlook for Trout Creek Companies A Board meeting of the Dominion Wood & Lumber Company was recently held at Trout Creek, Ont., at which reports were pre- sented showing the cost of erecting the building and putting every- thing in shape for the chemical end of the operation.. It was shown that the plant was running in a very satisfactory manner and that it had been completed well within the estimated cost. From the figures shown by the manager for the first two week’s operations, the board were highly pleased with the promise for the success of the plant.. The Trout Creek Logging Company, Limited, also held a meet- ing of its directors, who subsequently went over the logging railroad, inspected the sawmills and operation of the plants and found condi- tions most satisfactory. The sawmill is now running at its full ca- pacity. The Ballantyne Lumber Company also held a meeting of its directors at Trout Creek. The report showed a very satisfactory year’s operations, although, owing to the bad winter conditions, log- ging operations had been conducted at a considerably higher cost than in former years. New Brunswick Lumbermen’s Meeting A meeting of the Association of Lumbermen and Limit-holders of New Brunswick was held on June 16th at St. John, N.B., for the purpose of reorganizing. One of the most important miatters dis- cussed was the legislation recently passed in New Brunswick, affect- ing the lumber industry. A delegation was appointed to wait upon the provincial government in connection with this question. Among those who attended the meeting in addition to most of the St. John members were the following:—John P. Burchill, president, Nelson; R. A. Lawlor, secretary-treasurer, Chatham; Allan Ritchie, W. M. Sinclair, A. Kulinder, James A. Rundle and David J. Buckley, of New- castle; Angus McLean, Bathurst; F. D. Swim, C. S. Hickman, Dor- chester; Sheriff John O’Brien, Nelson; James Robinson, Miramichi; J. W. Brankley, Chatham; C. L. Fenderson, Jacquet River, and John Kilburn, VanBuren. African mahogany by the carload—Wilson Lumber Co., Toronto, Three carloads of mahogany in Wilson Lumber Company’s yard, Toronto, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 35 Ontario Lumber Salesmen Men Who Keep the Stocks Moving J. P, Johnson, Toronto If there were one man in the wholesale lumber business in On- tario, who is known to every im- portant retailer in the province, it would be an easy matter to name him. It would be easy enough also to state the general opinion of the trade in regard to him. J. P. Johnson, of the firm of Camp- bell & Johnson, Traders Bank Building, Toronto, is one of those men who are welcomed every- where, whether they come to sell a car load of lumber or to collect a bill. Very little, if any, of the latter duty falls to his lot, but it is safe to say that most men, after being interviewed by Mr. John- son upon a matter of business, feel as though they were under an obligation to him and his firm for doing business with them. Geniality and shrewdness are combined in his make-up in a most exceptional manner, and the combination is so nicely balanced that when the latter characteristic is in play, it seems always to be subordinated to the former. These characteristics, so essential in the equipment of a successful lumber salesman are natural gifts in Mr. Johnson’s case and their value has been increased by his incessant attention to the acquisition of an extensive and accurate fund of in- formation upon all questions of importance to the trade. J. P. Johnson, Toronto, Ont. Mr. Johnson was born in 1864 at Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, on the 11th of December. His early days were not unlike the early days of all healty young Canadians. He attended public and high school and, when his education was completed, commenced his business career with his father, Mr. J. S. Johnson, in the retail lumber and coal business at Picton. Since that date Mr. Johnson has been connected continuously with the lumber business. In fact it may be said that, from the time he was eight years old, he has been absorbing information and experience regarding lumber matters. One may say of Mr. Johnson, with strict truth, that he was born with his feet in the sawdust. He was sixteen years of age when he commenced to earn money in his father’s business and he devoted his time to this employment for a period of four years, until Mr. John- son, Sr., sold his business to the Rathbun Company. Then Mr. John- son sallied forth to find experience and livelihood with the well-known firm of J. K. Post & Company, wholesale lumber dealers. With this company he had charge of their inspection for eastern shipments and _ obtained an intimate acquaintance with a wide variety of lumber. After four or five years of inspection work, Mr. Johnson went upon the road and quickly proved himself a natural born salesman. After a period upon the road he was engaged for about seven years in the wholesale hardwood business, after which he came to Toronto and continued in the lumber business up to the present time with the exception of a period of two years. In Toronto he was engaged with the Victoria Harbor Lumber Company for six years acting as travel- ling salesman and proving himself one of the most efficient and widely respected salesmen upon the road. In January, 1907, Mr. Johnsun became a member of the firm of Campbell and Johnson and has con- tinued upon the road for that firm up to the present. “What of the Future of the Retail Lumber Business” By J. H. Foresman In the past the retail lumber business has been reasonably pro- fitable. While it is not a “get-rich-quick” business, it is what one might consider as safe and staple, and has usually made moderately good returns on the capital invested for time and energy spent, says J. H. Foresman, in the St. Louis Lumberman. The styles of lumber do not change much, nor frequently, as is true in many other retail lines. Dead stock does not accumulate that has to be sold at a sacri- fice, as is true in many other lines of merchandising, and losses by bad accounts are, perhaps, much lower than in almost any other retail lines. The man who runs a retail lumber yard is engaged in one of the most healthful and agreeable occupations, because of being able to spend perhaps one-half of his time in the out of doors. As to the future, it is certain that profits will not be as good as in the past, on account of more restricted territory and increasing competition. Gross profits are, at least in most sections, steadily decreasing, while at the same time the expense, because of increased salaries and taxes, are increasing. The stock in the yard costs a great deal more than was true in years past, hence the investment has almost doubled in a little over a decade. Fifteen years ago the whole- sale price of such staple items as No. 1 dimension, B Flooring and No. 1 boards ranged from $13 to $16 on a 23c rate; now the same stock costs from $22 to $29, the per cent. increase is quite large. The build- ing of improvements because of the increase in the price of lumber makes the improvement account much more, real estate is higher, so that while $10,000 would have handled a moderately sized yard fif- teen years ago, it now requires $15,000 to $20,000 to handle a similar yard. Fifteen years ago the customary salary paid the manager in an ordinary yard was from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. less than it is to- day. Possibly the number of dollars gross profit on each thousand feet of lumber sold is as great now as formerly, but the gross per cent. on sales is much less. During the last several years the gross per cent. profit on sales of the company with which I am connected decreased quite a good deal, and I am of the opinion that other lineyard con- cerns have had similar experiences. During the same period the ex- pense to sell has increased, therefore the net profit has taken a slide down toward the vanishing point. Then, what of the future? Will expenses and investments go on increasing? Will profits continue to shrink? Will the forests all eventually be devastated, and the re- tailer of lumber be without an occupation entirely? I do not believe the last named alternative will ever come to pass. True the statistic- ians tell us that the Southern forests will be gone in fifteen years, and that the western timber will last for only forty years, but when I remember the prediction made concerning white pine in the north in years gone by, I am confident that the retailer will be handling yellow pine as a staple building wood for at least twenty-five years and the western product for perhaps fifty years or more. Then, there will be the supply from the national forests in perpetuity, although in more or less restricted quantity. There are forests in the interior of Mexico and South America that will be exploited in the distant future, and there will doubtless be more or less lumber from re-forested areas, either by private owners or by national governments. The use of substitutes will doubtless increase as the price of lumber continues to appreciate, but this will affect the manufacturers rather than the retailer. The latter has already become a dealer in “building ma- terial,” rather than a lumberman exclusively, and whereas his sta- tionery fifteen years ago usually bore the headings: “Dealer in Lum- ber, Lath, Shingles, Lime, Hair, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc.,” the letter heads of perhaps a majority of dealers to-day read something like this: “Dealer in all kinds of Building Material.” And why is it that the old-time lumberman has developed into a merchant dealing in such a multiplicity of articles formerly not carried in the lumber yard? Is it because building operations have assumed a different aspect and call for more numerous and diversified materials? Or have increasing competition and decreasing profits forced the retailer to add to his line in order to continue in business? Both of these causes have, no doubt, contributed. It is true that more and more yards each year are adding coal, hardware, imple- ments, furniture, vehicles, feed and so on, to the single line with which the old-time lumberman was content. This branching out into dif- ferent lines is an evolution of the business characteristics, especially of the past five years. Our company have added five hardware stocks in connection with its yards during the year just past, and it now seems probable that this policy will be continued. At one point we carry coffins, at one implements, and at another wagons, etc. We may be selling automobiles in another year, if the territory in which we operate should have abundant crops. Of course this expansion of business entails larger investments, increased expenses and the investment of funds in larger buildings and improvements. In the handling of these several lines the dealer comes into com- petition with his former fellow lumberman, also with the hardware man, implement dealer, mill and elevator, coal man, etc. All this spreading out of the business, the increased competition and the wider field to look after, requires a higher order of business ability than formerly required, and the lumberman of the future must neces- sarily work harder, read more, study his methods more carefully, and in short, become a higher grade man, Hh The dealer in all kinds of building material will replace the old- time seller of lumber alone, and in most cases one or all of the lines before enumerated will be incorporated with it. The retailer should study the trend of the times, the forces making for the inevitable de- velopments of the future and so adjust himself to them that he will not be left a stranded victim on the rocks of adversity, as the progress of the business world of which he is a part moves steadily onward. 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER : New Brunswick’s Crown Timber Act Interesting Analysis of Its Provisions By One of The Province’s Most Successful Paper Manufacturers The act respecting the Crown timber lands of the Province of New Brunswick, which was passed and became law on the twentieth of March this year, has mainly for its object the continuation of existing lum- ber licenses and the fostering of other in- dustries, such as pulp and paper manufac- ture. For some time prior to the foregoing date the present timber limit holders had been urging the government to reveal their policy in respect to these Crown Land leases, and this act embodies the government’s expression on this very important question. The Crown Lands cover an area of nearly ten thousand square miles and unquestionably form a most valuable asset of the State since the bulk of the revenue obtained by the gov- ernment is collected from these lands in the form of mileage and stumpage. Twenty years ago leases covering a period of twenty-five years, renewable annually, were sold at auction at what was then consider- ed fair competitive market value. In this way lumbermen acquired the right to cut over specified areas. Since then the values of these licenses have increased. Throughout this period a uniform mileage has been levied of eight dollars per square mile per annum, together with a stumpage tax varying with the kind of timber cut, and in accordance with the general rise in the price of sawn lumber. In 1895, this stumpage was $1 per thousand feet B.M. for spruce, but dur- ing the past few years it has been raised to $1.25 per thousand. These leases do not carry with them any soil rights but simply permission to cut trees of a certain size on well defined areas which have been set aside for the exclusive use of the purchaser of them during the tenure of his lease, and on fulfillment of certain obligations on the part of the holder. Originally, that is in 1895, the limit in respect to size of trees to be cut under the license was 10 inches diameter, sixteen feet from the ground, but more recently, owing to the increasing difficulty in obtaining saw logs of that size, the limit in diameter was reduced to 9 inches. The government retained the right to modify the taxes both with regard to mileage and stumpage as they thought fit, as well as to impose fines, even to the extent of confiscation of any lease, for per- sistent violation of the law, or non-fulfillment of the terms of the lease. All leases are transferable, or can be sold or transferred to another party, and if any “fall in” from whatever cause, the govern- ment retains the right to sell at auction to the highest bidder. Sees Provisions of the New Act The provisions of the new Act, which repeals all other acts in- consistent with it, and particularly the Public Domains Act of the Liberal Government of a few years ago, do not seek to modify in any way the power of the government to alter their charges or dues, or indeed to forego any other rights it enjoyed under the old Act, but simply increase its powers. (1) To create two new kinds of licenses to be exchanged for the old on payment of a monetary bonus, namely :— (a) A 30 years’ lumber license for the exclusive use of the saw« mill owner. (b) A 50 years’ pulp and paper license for those who desire to manufacture pulp and paper, or the products thereof, as well lumber. “A” can be exchanged for “B” at any time. (2) To make a survey of the Crown Lands chiefly with a view to ascertain the extent and nature of the standing lumber thereon, and without special regard to the nature of the soil. (3) To make a readjustment of the holdings in accordance with the ascertained requirements from actual survey of the individual holders. Although exception may be taken to this new Act as being in matters of detail somewhat indefinite in its terms, and subject to wide interpretation, yet no one who understands the conditions pre- vailing in New Brunswick can deny that its operation, if carried out in the right spirit, will have a very beneficial effect on the business of the province. The Act indeed is very comprehensive and lucid in its intention, but its usefulness will depend on the interpretation ‘which the government gives to some of its clauses. New Brunswick pos- sesses stich a large area of non-agricultural land, and such extensive forests that lumbering and the allied industries will flourish there for many years to come provided proper means are adopted to protect its forests. Besides it is. provided with good railroad facilities, good James Beveridge, of Millerton, N.B., Encouraging Indications for the Future in Premier Flemming’s New Crown Timber Lands Act. water ways for the cheap transport of lum- ber, cheap coal from the neighboring Pro- vince of Nova Scotia, and ‘comparatively cheap labor. This Bill is a serious attempt to protect those industries already estab- lished and to foster others which depend upon the forest for their existence. First and foremost the Act gives fixity of tenure in the Crown Land licenses for a definite period so that lumbermen and others now know precisely where they stand in re- gard to the future. This extension of tenure is to be granted on payment of a bonus to be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Coun- cil, but what this bonus will amount to has not yet been revealed. It is hoped, however, by those interested, that it will be placed on a moderate basis. Encouraging New Enterprises Then the Act wisely makes provision for an extension of the pulp and paper industry, seeking to induce: fresh enterprises in these manufactures to come into the province, and offers possibilities to present limit holders. hitherto unknown to them. The “Pulp and Pa- per License” stipulates that “at least fifty per cent. of the lumber cut under such license shall be manufactured into pulp and paper or other manufactures of pulp within the province.’ Direct inducements are thus offered to the licensees to embark on these important manufac- tures, or to ally themselves with others who would be willing to do so. The object of the government is easily understood in formulat- ing this clause. Obviously it is two-fold, first, the utilization of the enormous amount of waste occurring in the forest itself and in the sawmills by converting that waste into useful high class commercial products; and second, fostering an industry which, on a strictly com- parable basis, is of greater benefit to the community than log sawing. In point of fact this Act is a wholesome and straightforward effort not only to protect the capital already invested in these Crown lands by licensees and in the plant and machinery of the lumber mills, but also to benefit the community at large by offering induce- ments to further industrial development along the most economic lines for the State. This is the highest office of government and Premier Flemming is to be congratulated on his efforts to produce an Act which will yield a maximum return to the wage earning class from a minimum of raw material. The Act taken as a whole is framed on equitable lines and if any controversy can arise from its terms, it will be under those clauses dealing with the general survey of the timber areas held under each lease, with a view to assess their commercial value. This general sur- vey involves such a mass of details that it seems doubtful if a true estimate of the value of each holding can be arrived at without pro- longed and very careful investigation. The provision made for this in the Act seems adequate, and if the truth can be reached the in- vestigation should prove of the utmost value to the government. Whether or not the bonus to be paid for the extension of these leases is to be based on this investigation is not clearly stated in the text of the Act, but it seems to us that such is the intention. It is the assess- ment of these values which appears to us to be open to dispute and dissatisfaction. U. S. Wood Pulp Importers to Receive $3,000,000 The United States will give up $3,000,000 to European importers of woodpulp and paper as a result of the Treasury Department’s de- cision to-day not to appeal to the Supreme Court from the recent decision of the Customs Court that all countries having “favored na- tion” treaties with the United States were entitled to free woodpulp and paper because. that privilege was granted to Canada. The im- portations were made from France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Den- mark, and other European countries. Arthur D. Little, Incorporated, 93 Broad Street, Boston, Mass., announce the establishment of a forest products department under the direction of Dr. L. F. Hawley, formerly in charge of the section of wood distillation and chemistry of the United States Forest Service. This department will be fully equipped for efficiency studies, the ex- amination of new processes, or the solution of any problem in con- nection with turpentine, rosin, or other forest products, wood distilla- tion, or the utilization of wood wastes: —- CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 ~The Selection of Belts and Pulleys Importance of Ascertaining the Proper Size to Use for Each Particular Purpose— Manufacturers Furnish Valuable Information By W. F. Schaphorst It is a common failing for nearly every mechanic to think that he knows as much as need be known about belts. Perhaps this is due to the simplicity of belt contrivances. A strip of leather running around a pair of plain pulleys does not appear a bit complex. “We don’t care anything about the technicalities. All we want is some- thing that will make the wheels go ’round and keep them a-going.” That is the philosophy of many of the belt users in saw mills, wood- working shops and in a great many machine shops and power plants that are otherwise very well managed. Let us begin at the beginning and say why we think there is so little to know about belts. I am the owner, let us say, of a wood- working plant. I want to install a band resaw in my plant. I send for literature to various advertisers of such machinery. These cata- logs usually contain plenty of good pictures and complete descriptions of the machines themselves—the weight of the machine, size of band saw wheels, rates of feed, sizes of pulleys, height, and space require- ments. But, the width of belt necessary to drive the machine, the kind of belt, the thickness of the belt and the horse-power required to drive the machine are all omitted, yet every item omitted is import- Transmission Feature Neglected Many purchasers will go ahead and buy the machine without con- sidering the transmission end of it. The writer has done so himself in installing similar machines. Transmission is frequently considered so unimportant that it is given no thought at all. As soon as the machine arrives the “boss” looks at the pulley, “estimates” that a 6- inch belt will do the trick (the width of the pulley is 8% inches) and sends an apprentice boy for a length of belt that the boss roughly stepped off. “Forty-eight feet’ he tells the lad ‘‘will be a-plenty.” The boy goes to Jones’ hardware store where he knows the firm runs an account, and informs a salesman that his boss wants 48 ft. of 6-1nch “belt.” Without asking a single question the salesman selects a roll of leather belting that he “thinks” the boy wants. The boy totes the belt to the shop. ; After giving the belt a cursory glance the boss immediately orders one of his poorest mechanics to “belt ’er up.” The mechanic obeys and with the aid of the apprentic boy determines the length of the belt by the common cut-and-try method. His first trial proves that in his judgment the belt would be a little too slack, so he takes off three inches more. It looks a little better to him but he decides it is not quite enough yet. After a third cutting he concludes that enough has been cut off but find the belt ends aren’t exactly square, which necessitates a little more trimming. By the time he has fin- ished and has laced the ends together according to a lacing method of his own which he invents on the spot, the belt is as tight as the proverbial drum string. He announces the completion of his “job” to the boss who hastens over, “judges” the tightness of the belt with his hand and “surmises” that the belt is “a little too tight.” “But,” he-adds, “it will.soon stretch.” “All new belts,’ he agrees with the mechanic, “should be made very tight.” They oil the machine, turn on the power, and give the machine an initial trial. The belt is forgotton and will it all probability never be thought of again until it causes a hot box, runs off, or slips so much that it screeches. Such is the method that is followed in a large majority of cases where small machines are involved, especially where the driving pul- ley comes with the machine. The selection of the belt is a combined guess and accident. And curiously enough, in nearly every case the belt does the work. This is undoubtedly because designers of pul- leys are students of psychology. They know that it is best to give a ' pulley ample width. The selection of a belt should be given more serious considera- tion. The manufacturers of the machine should recommend a proper width, thickness, and make of belt, and they should also give the power requirements of the machine. Not infrequently the installation of a new machine under conditions similar to the above necessitates the addition of more motive power or the shutting down of other machinery during the operation of the néw one in order that the latter may be run at proper speed. The transmission problem should be solved before the new machine is installed. Information Furnished by Manufacturers Manufacturers of large power-consuming machinery now-a-days make it a practice to employ engineers or skilled mechanics as sales- men both in the field and in the office. These salesmen can usually be depended on to give reliable information. They know from ex- perience that it pays to be truthful in making claims for their wares. {t 1s their business to make the transaction an economical and satis- factory one for the purchaser as well as a profitable one for the manu- facturer. Should failure occur even in the belting the purchaser is liable to blame the manufacturer, especially if the latter has given ad- vice concerning the belt. The seller finds it poor business to be “blamed” for anything, hence endeavors to answer all queries correctly. The average belt user does not like to bother with the theory of belts and pulleys, and the writer sympathizes with him. The mathematics involved in the theory of belts is too cumbersome. It is much easier and usually better to put the problem up to the manu- -facturers who are well acquainted with its peculiarities and who can back their recommendations with precedent. Should an inexperi- enced man attempt to solve a belt problem he would probably distrust his own figures anyway. Even the scientist who has devoted much time to belts is sometimes reluctant to make a definite statement. For example, at a meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers several years ago, at which a lengthy paper on belts was read by Mr. Barth, this question was asked by a member who partici- pated in the discussion: “I would like to ask Mr. Barth or any engineer present whether he would use the same size belt with the 6-inch pulley as the driver, as with it as a driven, and with the same size of pulley, and whether in this case it would last longer, other conditions being equal.” It sounds simple, but to the writer’s knowledge that question has not yet been satisfactorily answered and perhaps it never will be. Although the mathematics of belts is so well known that a mathematician can “compute” closely the sizes needed, there might be some practical hindrance to the adoption of the mathematician’s results. Experience and judgment must be well mixed with the mathematics. Belt Formulae vs. Experience The fundamental belt formule upon which calculations are based in determining the size of belts and pulleys as, to most belt users, a Briefly, it takes into con- CIS) ali. = 7 most complicated and technical affair. Hess Driven Pulley Driving Pulley sideration the tension on the tight and loose sides of the pulley, the angle subtended by the belt in contact on the small pulley and the coefficient of friction of the particular belt under consideration. With each of these factors determined a good mathematician has the facts upon which to find out how wide a belt or pulley he requires. But how many mill men are able to solve such a problem? Take a four foot pulley for instance, delivering 30 h.p. to a 2-foot pulley, with the centres 25 feet apart and the driving pulley making 300 r.p.m. The writer has gone through the very tedious “scientific” solution of this problem for the width of the pulley, with a belt having a coefficient of friction of 0.25. Anyone who works it out successfully will find that the belt should be between 8 in. and 9 in. wide, with a working tension of 300 pounds per square inch and a belt 0.20 in. thick. Each inch’of such a belt would carry a force of 300 lbs. x 0.20 or 60 Ibs. The writer uses this complex method only when in doubt about other methods although he has a wholesome respect for the much quoted Mr. Rankine who first derived it as well as for scientists who still use it. Many bewildering belt formulas have been developed, but, cor- rect as these may be, their very appearance discourages most men, and, when they are used the designer frequently enlarges the result anyway, should he “judge” the belt unsafe. Why not use a good reli- able tried and true rule-of-thumb in the first place? Here is one as given by Chas A. Schieren, Jr.: “A good transmission rule, and one that leaves sufficient reserve power in the belt, is to divide the number of feet that the belt travels per minute by 800; the result is the number of horse-power that a 1- inch single belt will transmit; in other words, if a belt travels 2400 feet per minute, according to this rule a 1-inch, single belt under this condition would transmit three horse-power, a 10-inch belt 30 horse- power, and so on. “A good rule for double belts is to divide the number of feet 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER that the belt runs per minute by 500; the result is the number of horse-power that a 1-inch double belt will transmit. In other words, a double belt 1-inch wide running 2500 feet per minute will transmit 5 horse-power, and wider belts in direct proportion. “These are both old rules and they are safe.” Applying this rule to the problem that we have just discussed we find that each inch of width of the belt will transmit 3770 + 800 = 4.71 horse-power The belt must therefore be 30 + 4.71 = 6.5 inches wide. To be on the side of safety we will decide on an 8-inch belt inas- much as our previous method resulted in approximately that dimen- sion. Knowing that the above rule is much used, and is generally reliable, the writer would recommend an 8-inch belt in an indoor woodworking plant, a 10-inch belt in an out-of-doors saw mill or other plant where dampness and dust are unavoidable. Where sur- roundings are unusually wet or greasy or where there is great danger of slipping, a 12 or even a 14-inch belt might be used. A drive to which the rule-of-thumb does not apply satisfactorily is shown below. Here we have a large pulley transmitting power to a small pulley (all other conditions are the same as before), on very short centers. The contact arc on the small pulley is small. 45 Still, application of the “rule? @% will not increase the width of W¥ belt although we know that greater tension is necessary in order to create greater friction, or, the arc of contact on the smaller pulley must be increas- ed either by treating and slack- ing the belt or by the use of an idler. Without recourse to either of these methods the first formula given tells us that a 9.7 inch belt will be needed. ; It is therefore evident that judgment plays an important part in the determination of belt sizes. In using the Rankine formula we judge the coefficient of friction. After we apply the simple rule of -humb we again use our judgment, thereby arriving at about the same hat would be obtained through a more elaborate process. The Right Size of Pulleys To determine the size of pulley needed for any machine the r.p.m. of that pulley and the r.p.m. of the driving pulley must be known. A ‘ircular saw, for example, is rigidly connected with the driven pulley ‘0 a common shaft. The saw must make 1000 r.p.m. The line shaft ‘rom which power is to be belted makes 400 r.p.m. 1000 divided by 100 = 2.5. The driving pulley must therefore be 2.5 times a large as he driven pulley. A 6 in. driven pulley and a 15 in. driving pulley vould then have the correct ratio. Now, whether they are the correct sizes or not depends upon the horse-power to be transmitted. Small nulleys are satisfactory where belts are thin and pliable and where ittle energy is to be transmitted, but they are not so satisfactory where considerable energy is to be carried. To be sure that pulley sizes are correct the manufacturer, as stated before, should be con- sulted or a similar installation should be inspected. The manufac- turer, of course, will base his recommendations on results of ex- erience. Because of the varying coefficient of friction for different ma- ‘erials, it is obvious that pulleys made of different materials will pull varying loads. Application of the above belt rule, however, tells us that we need in 8-inch belt. We know that a pulley should be as wide as or wider han the belt. Pulleys 9 inches in width will therefore suffice and we vill select the one that in our “judgment” best combines dependability, -conomy, and handiness. ‘ It is now obvious that on account of the inter-relation of belts ind pulleys we cannot decide one before we have considered the other. 3efore the type and width of pulley can be chosen for any machine ve must compute or obtain from tables and curves the width and hickness of belt desired. On the other hand the width and thickness of belt cannot be correctly fixed until the diameters of the pulleys are cnown. The larger the diameter of the pulleys for a given power, he smaller the cross-sectional area of the belt. Driver e J. & W. Duncan, Limited, 1833 Ontario Street East, Montreal, lave commenced the erection of a planing mill to cost $5,000. The yuilding will be two storeys, 25 x 80, with felt and gravel roof. The Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company is expected shortly to make _new issue of stock. Estimates indicate that the company will show n anual profit of not less than $340,000. This is based an an annual uitput of 45,000 to 50,000 tons of wood pulp. Interest Upon Overcharge Claims U.S. Railroads Giving Better Attention to Complaints ‘Since Recent Ruling Became Effective At the recent meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber Asso- ciation, the transportation committee, referred to the question of in- terest upon overcharge claims. This matter had come up before the Interstate Commerce Commission and an important ruling had been given, in the following words:—‘“That on all unsettled claims for overcharges, carriers must pay interest from the time the charges were improperly collected.” From this it will be seen that the ship- pers at last have an effective right which, if exercised, will do much to correct the delay in adjusting claims. The transportation committee of the Association gave it as their opinion that since the making of this rule, railroads had been giving more prompt and better atten- tion to claims for overcharge. The same situation as led up to this ruling in the United States exists today in Canada and lumbermen and shippers in general, if they would present their case forcibly be- fore the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners should run a good chance of having a similar ruling passed in connection with railroads operating in Canada. Railways Seeking Rate Advances Another matter which was brought up by the report of the Trans- portation Committee was the agitation on the part of the railroads for advanced freight rates. “There is no doubt,’ the report said, “that the railroads will soon make a concentrated effort towards a general advance, and whether or not the business of the country can stand advances, is a question that must sooner or later be definitely decided. It is a well-known fact that the volume of traffic has greatly exceeded the growth of the facilities of the railroads and extensive additions and improvements will have to be made promptly in order to give any effective relief. The railroads claim that the present rates do not give sufficient returns to enable them to make such improve- ments, due to the fact that expenses have gone up rapidly during the last few years. Increased wages and legislation, both federal and state, have had an important influence upon expenses, and the rail- roads claim that a general increase of rates is imperative. The recent bulletin, issued by the Bureau of Railway Economics at Washington, D. C., shows by statistics compiled, that the capital value of railway properties is increasing less than half as fast as the capital values of either.the agricultural or manufacturing industries, and also that the percentage of the net return on capital in manufacture is over twice as high as on railways. The shippers will have to be well prepared to present their side of the case strongly, in order that a standard of fairness for all concerned may be maintained. Nothing is to be gained by antagonizing the railroads, and it will be best for all interests to discuss the matter thoroughly, and test it out fairly in a friendly manner, rather than assume an aggressive, beligerent attitude. That the majority of the carriers have made an effort to gain the goodwill and favor of the public is evident, and to accomplish this, they have devised several plans which have really done much towards the im- provement of general conditions. The railroads have recently en- deavored to show that they are at the service of the public, and in some instances, officials of authority have accompanied special trains in order that any grievances in the commounity visited could be im- mediately brought to the attention of the proper officials, and adjusted at once. This attitude indicates a willingness to co-operate with the public, and a desire for a reasonable hearing to acquaint the public with their needs which should be reciprocated by the shippers. It is to be remembered, however, that the shippers have rights which must not be waived or overlooked, and that they are prepared to pro- tect their interests. “The railroads have already attempted to raise rates in several instances, but protests were filed with the Interstate Commerce Com- mission, and suspension of the tariffs providing such advances were or- dered until full investigation could be made.” . Ontario Using More B.C. Fir Mr. Hugh A. Rose, Toronto representative of the Canadian Wes- tern Lumber Company, New Westminster, N.Y., reports that he has recently sold 500,000 feet of fir timber for ceilings, sidings and floor- ing for stations on the National Transcontinental Railway east and west of Cochrane. This order was taken in competition with native lumber. Mr. Rose is of the opinion that manufactured fir is making great headway and will shortly come into more common use in this territory. The Canadian Western Lumber Company have recently shipped a double car load of fir timber (up to 56 feet long) from Fraser Mills, B.C., to Halifax, N.S., and thence by steamer to Port Nelson. This is a rush order and was telegraphed to Toronto on June 15th to be delivered in Halifax by July 16th, ; CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 39 National Association Hold Meeting Standard Sizes of Lumber and Uniformity of Manufacture Discussed— Removal of Duty Vigorously Opposed The 11th annual convention of the National Lumber Manufac- turers’ Association was held recently at Kansas City, Mo. The ad- dress of the president, Mr. FE. G. Griggs, Tacoma, Wash., contained a number of interesting references to the work of the association, among them being the following :— “One of our chief aims is to secure among the manufacturers of lumber of the United States uniformity of manufacture. I believe in some of our local associations a great deal has been done along this line. The closer application we have on these lines, the less waste, the better utilization of by-products, and the wider our markets. Our producing centers are being drawn closer together by the linking of our two coasts through the canal, and the probable permanent im- provement of the great Mississippi river and its tributaries. “T hope to see the time when a national standard size will mean the same finished size wherever it is manufactured in the United States. If this size is deviated from the consumer must pay the cost. Strong competitive conditions will, of course, modify this in a mea- sure, but economy, conservation and profits demand it. “T know of no more effective conservation argument than a per- manent flat car stake, both for logs and lumber, and it will have to come.” “Our fight is against substitutes, and we have, by the establish- ment of creosote plants, so prolonged the life of our product that the argument of cement or rock is of no avail. We are true conservation- ists because, by prolonging the life of our timber by the use of creo- sote we perpetuate our lumber. At all events, we greatly prolong its life and thereby decrease the waste by rot and decay. We are educating the people to believe in a creosoted paving block, the best and most permanent paving ever laid.” Standard Patterns and Sizes The report of the secretary referred among other things to a pro- posal that the association should undertake various lines of work for the benefit of the lumber industry, among which was the standardiza- tion of patterns and sizes of dressed lumber in soft woods, a sugges- tion not difficult of accomplishment if taken up seriously; also to work out with the box manufacturers a standard of box lumber in order that standard strength tests and sizes for boxes might be uni- versally adopted as desired by the railroads. It was also proposed, he said, that the association undertake an exhaustive investigation of the progress made to date in the utilization of waste material both in the woods and sawmills to be made by an expert working under the direction of a committee. Another suggestion was that the association should employ a professional forester of national reputation, to consult with and ad- vise private owners of timber laids as to the best methods by which scientific forestry could be applied to practical logging operations in order that the timber supply might be perpetuated. The reports presented by affiliated associations indicated that the lumber business was in a very fair shape with prices holding well in all lines, with the exception of yellow pine. Confidence in the future of business in general was expressed. Mr. E. F. Perry, secretary of the National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association, in addressing the meeting said that while he had heard of over-production and consequent lowering of prices, con- ditions in the eastern territory showed that the present easing of prices was only temporary and not a reasonable cause for worry. The demand had fallen off somewhat, but this should not result in forcing the markets as it was only seasonable. He suggested that there should be some means of holding lumber during dull periods, so that the market would not be flooded. As far as he could see, manufacturing operations, at present were not going on any faster than consumption. Report of Committee on Standard Sizes The committee on standard sizes presented a report which was in part as follows :—‘‘Naturally the different lumber producing terri- tories had constructed patterns such as were required by the trade for the different uses, which in time developed into well established standards, and gradually extended into larger consuming territories calling for various kinds of lumber. As these different territories commenced to overlap the difficulties relative to different standards of manufacture in the same class of lumber became noticeable. Through the necessity of dealers having to keep separately the vari- ous sizes of like patterned stock, there at once developed a demand, on the part of the dealer especially, that future shipments should be of stock which would conform to that which he most largely carried on hand. ‘This resulted in requiring the manufacturers to produce such standard sizes of manufactured lumber for the different territories into which he shipped his lumber in competition with other kinds of lumber. As most of this lumber was used for the same purposes, there existed no sound reason for a continuance of different finishing sizes or styles of working. Naturally, many efforts have been made toward establishing a single standard of manufacture for the same class of lumber, though it be produced from several species of timber. The main difficulty in this effort became evident in trying to decide which of the standards in use was the most practical. Vhe determina- tion was also made difficult on account of the large amount of worked stock in the hands of both the dealer and the manufacturer, and there- fore the desired progress has not been made in this direction—such as should be in keeping with the increased use of one wood over an- other—as, for instance, that which has occurred in the extended use of yellow pine lumber gradually entering comparatively all parts of the United States. We, however, have this result, that the standard sizes of dressed lumber used by the Yellow Pine Manufacturers’ As- sociation are best known and most generally used. Notwithstanding that those standards are most widely used and known, there today exist differences in standards used by members, of other manufac- turers’ associations producing the same kind of lumber—the differ- ences, however, are comparatively few. Owing to the general use of yellow pine, its production being about fifty per cent. of all the prin- cipal woods produced in the United States, the manufacturers of Pacific coast forest products were influenced to adopt, in the main, the same dressing rules which now in practical effect apply to about sixty per cent. of the total amount of commonly used lumber manu- factured. Most of the variations now exist in sizes. Consequently there should not be much difficulty in having the different associations consider modifications which would obviously show for economy in production.” The committee on resolutions presented a report which included a resolution protesting against the removal of duty on lumber enter- ing the United States, referring particularily to the prohibition on the part of Canada against the export of logs to the United States and the imposition of an advalorem duty on dressed lumber entering Canada from the United States. The resolution also said that Can- adian mills in the northwest had an advantage over American mills because the navigation laws of the United States gave foreign steam- ship compantes a decided advantage. This resolution was carried by the association, with an amendment suggesting that the removal of the lumber duty was injurious to conservation and would result in increased waste, as southern manufacturers could not pay 24 cents freight to northern markets on low grades in competition with duty free Canadian low grades. A resolution was also carried favoring the holding of a forest products exposition under the control of the National Lumber Manu- facturers’ Association. The resolution recommended the appointment of a committee of five to formulate a definite plan. Must Raft Logs on Muskoka River As a result of representations which have recently been made by the navigation interests on the Muskoka Lakes, an Order-in-Council was passed by the Ontario government on June 12th to regulate the driving of logs or timber of any kind on the Muskoka River, between the town of Bracebridge and Lake Muskoka. The regulations in connection with the order state that from and after July 15th, 1913, lumbermen and others driving logs or timber of any kind on the Mus- koka Rivers between the town of Bracebridge and Lake Muskoka shall cause the said logs or timber to be made into rafts of not more than 100 feet in length by 100 feet in width, and such rafts shall be towed: by suitable tugs in a safe and orderly manner to Muskoka Lake. Any contravention of these regulations will render the owner of the logs or timber liable to a penalty of not less than $100. A conviction under these regulations shall not interfere in any way with the right of any person or party who has suffered damage to person or property by reason of such contravention, to prosecute the owner of the logs or timber or any person in his employ guilty of such contravention and to recover for the special damage sustained. The Taylor Mill Company, Limited, P. O. Box 628, Victoria, B.C., have a lot of excellent manufacturing and business sites to offer, They have a quarter page announcement in this issue. 40 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Retail Dealer Office System for Retail Lumber Yards By G. H. Tessman, Terre Haute, Ind. So many volumes have been written upon the subject of book- seeping, accounting and systematizing that it might seem difficult for iny one to undertake the authorship of new and improved sugges- ions; but on account of the greater development of the commercial vorld, we find that methods in use ten years ago will not meet the 1eeds of today. . It is not my intention to leave you with the impression that he system that | will outline here is the best that may be had, prob- bly many of you have better in your offices now, and some may be yuilt upon a more elaborate basis, as I shall try and keep away from ‘ost accounting, such as would cause the use of a very broad set of s0oks and an extra amount of labor to keep them, but the system that I will introduce to you is simple, short and accurate, and at the same time, keep in mind all tracing details, so that a complete record s always at hand, nor do I contend that this system will suit each ndividual case according to the forms that have been provided, be- -ause, in my experience in systematizing, I find conditions in differ- srent localities that require a change in some of the forms, while some need more forms and others less. No set of fixed rules for office sys- rem and management can be laid down without varying somewhat with the nature and magnitude of the business, although the basis of the system is fundamentally the same, regardless of the number of people employed or the manner in which the work is done. The last few years have witnessed a wonderful growth in the use of records of various kinds for the purpose of producing statis- tics, and the success of business today 1s not alone upon the basis of shrewd buying and selling, but also upon the accuracy of keeping of all records and transactions, together with proper organization and systematic conduct and management. Uniformity is needed in good system, yet it must be simple, and is very useful when -you master it and sometimes ruinous when it masters you. A great many people confuse the word bookkeeper with that of the accountant, and to give you a more clear comparison of the difter- ence, would be as the architect is to the builder ; both are essential in the building line, and so it is with systematizing ; the accountant builds the best system for the particular business in order to give the required protection and yet keep in mind accuracy and simplicity. We are in the age where the owner desires periodical ‘and concise statements of the affairs and transactions of his business, and to this end we are building the short modern methods, together with better bookkeeping. Accountancy is an abstract knowledge that cannot be transferred by lectures alone, but must be acquired by study and ap- plication with reasonable practice. In short, the secret of successful system includes a good set of records and indexes, with a good ac- countant to keep them. ; In some of the larger offices each division, such as purchasing, advertising, sales, credits, orders, traffic, collections, accounting, stock records and correspondence, are covered by a manager for each department. However, under this system I shall assume the one man- ager office, with the necessary accountants and assistants under him. We are now ready to start our system into operation, and the first duties to be performed are in the purchasing department. In no department is there need for more accurate and complete records than in the buying. The duties under this head are the keeping of buying data of past purchases and present orders, but before these orders are placed we wish to have intelligent information as to where to place them, and for this purpose we will install a card index of in- formation. This index will be.so arranged so that every article that is handled will be listed, and with the necessary information as to catalogue or circular quotations. For the circular we can use the or- dinary letter file or one section of the cabinet file, but for catalogue filing we can use a bookcase or shelf, by placing a prominent number on the back of each catalogue, and reference will be noted on the information index as to catalogue number. Special quotations may be filed in the ordinary letter file, but these are generally limited as to acceptance. After we have selected from this information as to where the order will be placed, we will use one of the regular order blanks which is numbered in rotation, and the original will be sent to mill or jobber and the copy will be filed in a tickler file, which con- tains the numbers from 1 to 31 under the date which acceptance is expected. When the acceptance 1s received the order is filed. away in numerical order and the acceptance is filed in the tickler under date invoice is expected, and when the invoice is received it is filed The Value of Systematic Methods in Business and His Problems under the date shipment is expected to arrive. If for any reason that any part of this routine misses connection from the expectancy the matter may be taken up from the information thus afforded and the shipper’s attention called to the delay. The foregoing program wil! be followed whether the order is placed by mail or given to the sales- man. The receiving of the goods comes under this department, and when the invoice is received and carefully checked and found correct it will be entered upon the car record or material received book and after the material has been checked and found correct the invoice will be entered upon the combination journal (which will be explained later). This material recetved book through its many column ar- rangement, gives you all the information covering each invoice that is desired, and is the only book that is used for accounts payable iin connection with the combination journal. The goods having been received and checked into the yard wii! now be entered upon the stock record and in order that this may he kept correctly, every one connected with the yard must see that the office is provided with full information as to each transaction. his record provides for the total of all purchases and all sales and the bal- ance column will tell you the amount on hand. ‘These records are not only intended for the present information, but may be used as a guide on future buying. This record is built upon the card index system, and you can use one card for each item or one large card for each size with columns provided for the different lengths. it is recommended that one card be used for each length, for in this way the better selling lengths can be replaced with new cards and the slower ones will not be changed. The stock record purchases arte — posted from the invoices after the goods have been checked into the yard and the selling records are made up from the delivery and cash sale tickets. The material having been received, is now ready for the sales, and in this connection comes the advertisement. I will not dwell on this branch of the business, for I have found that each individual has his own ideas for advertising, and it is a hard matter to outline a sys- tem without knowing the immediate conditions. However, it is well to keep a record of the different methods used, in order to find which one of your investments in this line will bring you the best returns. Advertising is a separate study, and unless you give the matter care- ful attention it will prove a wasteful expenditure of money. Good ad- vertising is profitable. About the first thing to come under the head of selling is the making of estimates, and I have prepared a form that is intended to cover all the necessary information as to price and delivery. I am of the opinion that the old method of making a blanket bid to cover all material that is necessary for a job is about done away with and the more modern way of making the estimate with price and exten- sion, has taken its place. This method will allow you to charge each delivery according to the estimate, and while I suppose that I will meet with opposition on this stand, I contend that it is the most logical method in order that each delivery may be charged as it leaves the yard, and in this way you have one asset to offset the other. My ideas are that in a strictly set of double entry books you must keep your assets and liabilities right up to the minute, and if you do not charge the material to the customer you will have to make some kind of a charge of it, and your only alternate debit is to contract sales, and then when the contract is completed, you can credit the contract sales with the amount and charge the whole to the customer. But this is not according to the short cut method as outlined, so from my standpoint I would not use it. I would like to introduce a tickler file, and I would use this for every purpose that required future attention, and in the case of an estimate being made today I would not in this tickler under date of five days hence and use the follow-up system on the prospect of secur- ing the same. This tickler would be used for collections and every . purpose that required attention under any future date. : I have mentioned to you about the index file of information, and also of the circular file for prices and in this connection I would like to add the necessary files for invoices, letters, orders, receipts and special quotations, and I am sure that any of you who have used the filing cabinet system will prefer it to any other method. In ad-_ dition to the above, you may have sections for estimates, contracts and shipping receipts. These cabinets may be had in any size and are equipped with the catd index system and the removable bellows folders, so that in making your transfers at the end of your annual or semi-annual period, you need only to take out the folder and place the same into your transfer case and replace the cabinet drawer with ———— a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER a new folder and you are ready to begin your new period with but very little work having been taken up toward this change. The card index system will be used for stock record, and also for your informa- tion index will be included in this cabinet as has been referred to and the forms explained. Before we start in to accepting orders for our delivery system, I wish to touch upon the subject of selling material at a profit, and if you are a new beginner this will be a matter of guesswork for the first few months, but-as all of you are experienced in the business, we will assume that the necessary information is at hand. The per- centage of profit on the cost is the first step and the percentage of expense to the selling price is the second step. There are a great many dealers who will figure 10 per cent. profit and 15 per cent. for expense of doing business, and will sell at $1.25 retail on the basis of $1.00 cost, thinking they will make a net proceeds of 10 cents on each dollar, but at the end of the period when an accounting is taken they will find the earning to run .044 per cent. short of the expecta- tions. Now, in arriving at the expense basis on your selling price, you must be careful about including carload lots that are not handled through the yard, it may be, this year you will have several carloads that will increase your total sales to a high mark and in arriving at your expense basis for the next year, it will naturally decrease the percentage, and the following year you may not have so much of this class of business, and the amount included for your expense will be insufficient to cover. If you will use the percentage basis on figur- ing | See you can tell at the end of each month whether to in- crease or decrease the amount, according to the amount of the sales. This applies to such items that are not fixed. I will now take up the receiving of orders for delivery, and for this purpose we will use the loading tickets only. It will be the in- tention to eliminate as much book work as possible, and to do this we will have to cut out the books. This loading ticket will be used for all orders, whether to be delivered or called for, and the same will be dated and numbered so at the end of the month all the loading tickets may be assembled in numerical rotation. The loading ticket will have all the information as regards the number of pieces, size, length and grade, the loader and teamster, and when the delivery ticket has been made for the same, it will be cancelled “Filled Dec. 15, 1912,” and when it is assembled at the end of the month, the same will ans- wer as an order book. Having loaded the order, we will require the invoice or delivery ticket. This is made out as a regular invoice in triplicate form, by using the autograph register. The first copy is used for office file and posting, and the second copy will be the customer’s invoice and the third for delivery receipt, and the same will be made out. with com- plete extensions and no material will leave the yard that has not been provided with one of these tickets (whether called for or delivered), and we are quite sure that nothing will be taken away that is not charged or accounted for. This delivery ticket will carry all.the neces- sary information with it by having a number of its own for rotation filing, the number of the order, by whom ordered, delivery directions, loader and teamster. Any further information regarding the delivery may be easily obtained by referring to the order number (loading ticket) which, as explained, is filed in numerical order. The delivery receipts are checked up each evening to see that all are signed and none are missing and filed upon a post binder, the original are used _as a day book and are posted to the current monthly statement, and _also filed upon a separate post binder. ‘done at the end of the month and by totals. _ loose-leaf system. The current monthly statement, referred to above, will answer the purpose of a journal and also a statement for your customer at the end of the month. The principal use of this form is to save ledger paper and save time at the end of the month in making up your state- ments. The posting to the ledger from this current statement will be After the month’s busi- ness is closed the statements will be footed and entered upon the ledger, using the last date of purchase, statement number and amount, and are filed on a post binder in numerical order. All orders, tickets and statements are always filed face down. In the event that you haye a contractor who has two or more jobs working at the same time, you will use a separate statement for each job, and when the total is entered into the ledger you will always have each job journalized for each month that the same was under construction. So far we have used no books in our selling department, and each time that we have handled a transaction the same has answered two or more purposes. The current monthly statement is made in duplicate and the copy is mailed to the customer, so that he may check each item by the copy of the delivery-invoice and in this manner he will have a copy of your books except the ledger entry. I have no particular choice as to ledger form, but have one that has been very satisfactory wherever used. This, of course, is in the I find the balance column to be a very material aid in eliminating errors, as the amount of balance is carried out after each transaction “instead of footing lines in the ordinary ledger. The account column is used to designate where each charge was deliver ed, as in the case of a contractor or real estate agent. I wish also to touch upon the matter of ledger indexing. I would use the 26-letter divi- 41 sion index and at each division would insert a form of vowel sub-divi- sions. Each ledger page would be numbered according to the vowel subdivision. One of the important branches of the office is the handling of cash, and I recommend that this be under the supervision of one per- son. This refers to that money on hand, and not the cash registered or petty cash drawer. After the money has been balanced for the day let the same be turned over to the proper person, who shall be responsible for the amount. In referring to petty cash drawer, I would place in a separate drawer an amount necessary to meet petty expenditures, say, $25, and at the end of every three or four days the receipts and petty bills would be taken out of this drawer and charged out through the regular channels, and the petty drawer would be re- imbursed to its original amount. This will always leave an amount available for the office use, and the larger bills will be paid by cheque or voucher. With reference to cash receipts and on account, | find the autograph register equal to all occasions. This will be used in tripli- cate form by giving the customer copy No. 1; the second copy will be filed for the office and the third copy is the summary of all the transactions which remains in the machine for the purpose of bal- ancing the cash for the day. These tickets will be used for each sale and the form of the ticket is so made that items sold may be listed thereon as an invoice and the same may be used as a cash receipt on account. The record at the bottom of the ticket is the only part that is recorded on the summary, and is so arranged that footings are readily obtained. In connection with the foregoing system, we will use a book that is the key to the whole office system, viz., a combination journal, cash book and register. This is a multi-column book, with debits on the left page and credits on the right. This is kept in columnar form in order that all like accounts may be entered and carried forward in one sum when properly posted; will give you the necessary informa- tion as to each division or department of your business and what is commonly called a controlling account book. The result then is that we have a perpetual trial balance always before us. This can be used in connection with a voucher system, but as the voucher does not carry with it the simplicity that I hawe in mind for this system, I will not go into details covering the same. Journal postings are made to this book direct, by entering the amount under the proper debit and credit columns... The total of the monthly statements as referred to is entered in this book as a whole amount by debiting customers ac- count and crediting sales. The amount on the summary cash slip will be entered in one amount here by debiting cash with the total and crediting sales and customers’ accounts, respectively. At the end of the month we take the totals as shown by the ledger postings must correspond. Totals are never carried to the next page until the debit and credit sides of the book will balance. It is not necessary to carry a ledger for any of the accounts except accounts receivable and your general accounts, and for the latter I would use a separate or private ledger. This one great feature of this journal is the help derived by taking a trial balance, or if your trial balance footings will not agree this book will tell you in what division your error lies, for your journal footings must be right before you forward the totals and before tak- ing off a trial balance. This concludes the system as I have prepared it, and I wish to repeat that system is good when you master it, but ruinous when it masters you, and while I am not on the program for office manage- ment, the success of the business depends upon whether the informa- tion gained by the use of accurate records will be put to the use that is intended. In connection with the system as outlined, it may be well to add the adding machine and typewriter; both are labor saving devices and a necessity in every office. Chemical Pulp Duty May Not Be Serious Official correspondence has been exchanged between the govern- ments of Canada and the United States, through the British Embassy, in connection with the proposed provision in the United States tariff act, imposing under certain conditions a duty of $2 a ton on chemical pulp produced from lands in Canadian provinces where there is a re- striction on the export of pulpwood. No definite conclusion has yet been reached upon the question, but advices from Washington are to the effect that the United States Treasury Department does not inter- pret the proposed clause as likely to affect the importation of chemi- cal pulp from the Canadian provinces, in the manner feared. The matter was discussed in the House of Commons at Ottawa on the closing day of the Session. Subsequent correspondence, it is re- ported, does not justify the fears which were expressed at that time. The Thorold, Ont., Board of Trade will invite Hon. Frank Coch- rane, Minister of Railways and Canals, to turn the first sod on the new Welland ship canal at Thorold. The pulp and paper manufac- turers along the old Welland canal are taking the greatest interest in the new waterway, which will mean so much to them in improved transportation facilities. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 in.-4 ine COMMON LUM 10 in. and 12] The Latest and Most Modern Methe Price for Con A Cost of 75 Cents per Thousand Feet Board Measure In many sections of the country, East and West, in spite of the utmost care in sawing there accumulates a vast amount of common lumber, 3”, 4” and even 6” wide, which at times is almost impossible to move without cutting the price several dollars per thousand. Most lumber manufacturers would be satisfied were it possible to obtain from their narrow width common lumber the actual cost and, in most instances, in order to move the accumulated stock quickly they are compelled to sacrifice. | By the Linderman method two 4” strips can be joined to make 8” shiplap at a cost which will not exceed 75c. per thousand feet, and a comparison of the figures between 8” shiplap and 4” common lumber at what itis sold for, adding to it the cost of joining it together by the Linderman method and the cost of milling it, leaves a net increase in price of from $2.50 to $4.00 per thousand. 10’, 12” or even wider widths can be built up in the same manner and at the same cost per thousand, no matter whether the lumber being worked is spruce, hemlock, fir, cedar or pine. : Narrow lumber can also be joined together for rough sheathing, partition work, barn or subflooring and other purposes. There are Eight Different Lengths of Linderman Machines B : Ten, Twelve, Fourteen and Sixt( CANADIAN LINDERMAN COMPAN CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 43 ST Ey nite acca TT al ken eee —neeemneenenn tne TOES BER Converted into 5-in., n. SHIPLAP for Obtaining a Greatly Increased on Lumber fields a Return of From $4.00 to $5.00 per Thousand . Shorts and odd lengths can be joined to narrow widths, making a composite board of any length desired up to 16’ ) This is accomplished by running a binding strip on the outside the full length desired and joining to it two or more pieces of miscellaneous lengths that will equal the length of the binding strip. To this can also be joined another series of short J lengths so arranged that the butt end joints will not come opposite one another and to this then can be joined the second outside binding strip. Such a composite board will show tight joints not only where they are joined together on the edges 4) but the butt ends of the boards will be tight, making a board as strong and stronger than the natural wood. Such a pro- qduct, while it may not bring a price equal to a wide board of the same dimensions, will yet yield a profit of several dollars i per thousand over the cost of manufacture. In this way the cuttings from the flooring machines or from the sawmill can J be converted into a marketable product instead of as now being sold as kindling or sent to the burner. Full information and particulars in detail will be gladly given and we will arrange to work samples of your own stock Jif you so desire. to Work Stock up to Three, Four, Six, Eight, i} Feet Long r, LIMITED, Muskegon, Mich., Woodstock, Ont. 44 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Jj. E. Moore’s New Mill Nearing Completion John E. Moore, St. John, N.B., reports that the new sawmill which he is building at South Bay will be completed next month. Discussing trade conditions, Mr. Moore reports the closing down of all the St. John mills, as a result of the strike of the raftsmen and pilers. “It is impossible,” he says, “to say when operations will be resumed. In the meantime, the American market has flattened out. Prices have gone off $3 to $4 per M., and there is no demand even at the reduction. The English market is very quiet with little active demand.” Delivering Poles by Electric Truck The accompanying illustration shows an electric motor vehicle of 6-ton capacity recently designed and built for the Philadelphia Electric Company, which uses it in transporting telephone poles. This truck has four-wheel steer and four-wheel motor drive: The batter- ies, are located in a compartment at the forward end of the truck. It has an overall length of 31% feet on a 20-foot wheelbase, and by using the four-wheel steer it can be turned in a radius of 18 féet. A mile- age capacity of approximately 30 miles at full load is claimed for the truck, which has a speed of 7 miles per hour on the level at full-load. Without load the truck weighs 12,000 pounds, the division of this weight being 60 per cent. in front and 40 per cent. rear. Weight dis- Electric Truck used for Delivery of Telephone Poles tribution is equal under load. The brakes operate on all four wheels. Loading and unloading of the poles is accomplished by an electric winch located in the center of the truck and so wited that it can be controlled from switches under the seat or from either side of the truck or at the motor. This loading and unloading device makes it necessary to detail only two men with the vehicle, whereas four men have been necessary without the winch. The idle time, too, is cut by the use of this winch. Some of the poles are 90 feet long and are dificult to handle in congested sections of the city, and when added to this length is that of a two-horse team in tandem, the total overall length is sometimes 130 feet, proving a great obstruction to traffic. Death of R. Harcourt Smith The death recently occurred at Quebec of Mr. R. Harcourt Smith, one of the members of the firm of W. & J. Sharples, at the age of 54 years. Mr. R. Harcourt Smith was one of the most widely known and highly respected citizens of Quebec and the announcement of his death was a great shock to all who knew him. He was born in Que- bec and was a son of the late R. Herbert Smith. He was educated at Lennoxville College and when quite a young man commenced to learn the timber and lumber business. He became recognized in later years as one of the greatest experts in the Quebec trade. Mr. Smith and his family recently returned from a visit to England. After his arrival he contracted a slight cold which gradually developed into pleuro-pneumonia. In addition to his connection with the firm of W. & J. Sharples, Mr. Smith was one of the first directors of the River Ouelle Pulp & Lumber Company and had always been connected with it in the capacity of treasurer. The death occurred at Quebec city recently of Mr. R. Harcourt Smith, at the age of 54. The late Mr. R. Harcourt Smith was a junior member of the firm of John Sharples & Company. He had been ill for some months and death was the result of an attack of pleuro-pneumonia. Mr. Wm. Anderson, a prominent lumber agent at Quebec City, dropped dead recently from heart failure. He was for many years connected with the firm of Price Bros. The Lumber Salesman and the Dealer Sociability in business is not the greatest essential. to success, but it is a commendable quality, and when judiciously employed be- comes a helpful influence in trade transactions. It serves a purpose similar to that of a lubricant upon a shaft or axle. But when too much oil is applied it “gums” the machinery and fails of its purpose. Too much sociability may have a like effect—it may “gum the game.” In no other line of business is the fraternal spirit more often ex- emplified than among lumbermen, in all departments of their great industry. This is a fact that is well substantiated by the friendly relations which, as a rule, exist between the salesmen of large manu- facturing concerns and retail dealers in the country towns. Once an order is booked by the salesman he soon becames a regular among the visitors most welcomed by the dealer, and with each visit, if he it not too free with the “‘oil,’ and is free enough with information re- garding trade conditions generally, he acquires a firmer footing with his customer. And should he possess any ability in the “yarning” line—which most of them do—his cinch upon that dealer’s trade be- comes sure and certain. ; The information obtained from the salesman.keeps the dealer posted on the current trend of the market, and often is a great help to him in keeping up his stocks, and when a friendship becomes estab- lished between them, as often happens, it may result in a correspon- dence that will be beneficial to both. Sometimes it leads to greater things, as in the following instance: A yard owner in a village in central Illinois a few years ago was called upon by a bright young representative of a big Chicago com- pany who was covering that territory for the first time. He was somewhat of a swell, but he knew his business and started in cau- tiously. Presenting his card in a quiet way he said: “Allow me. I saw your sign from the car window, Mr. Robbins, and dropped off to get acquainted.” Mr. Robbins stood with his hands in his trousers pockets leaning back against a high desk. He had turned fifty and was gray and deliberate. He wasn’t the most amiable looking man the young salesman had éver addressed, but there was a twinkle in his steel-gray ar a eyes that was somewhat reassuring. After a keen survey of his caller — he slowly drew one hand from his pocket and taking the card read it as though spelling each word. Then in a very grave and dignified manner he held forth his hand, saying: “Howdy do, Mr. Jenkins. New on the line, eh?” “Yes, on this line. I’ve been looking after city trade. sell you some lumber, Mr. Robbins; what do you need?” “Hm, I need more customers than lumber, sir; business is flat; not selling a board.” Just at that moment a leather-lunged voice bawled in through a back window of the office: “Hi there, Jim, come on out here and scale out this load! Git a move on now, I’m waitin’ on ye.” - With a wink at the salesman the owner of the establishment dryly said: “ ‘Jim! that’s your humble servant. That fellow is mak- ing me sound like a liar.” Then he walked slowly out into the yard where a corn-fed gentleman in blue overalls was dragging a pair of horses and an undressed wagon into position to take on a load of lumber. “Say, Bill,” he said, with a peculiar hitch at one corner of his mouth, “you forgot your manners. There’re city folks present and you're giving me a shamed face.. I just told the gentleman I was not selling a board, and here you come in the nick ’o time to give me dead away. You ought to feel ashamed of yourself, sir.” . Bill looked around and saw the salesman grinning in the office doorway. “Hello, kid!” he yelled. “Grab hold here “n sive usea lift!” “Kid” surprised them. hands Mr. Jenkins turned a neat trick by shoving down the lumber while Bill built the load, after which he started in to dig the splinters out of his hands. His reward was a bang on the back from Bill that unhooked his backbone in several places and the stertorian acknow- ledgement that he was a “Bully boy with a glass eye!” The day was won for Jenkins. He was “cheek by jowl” with Bill instanter, and—paregorically speaking—had Robbins by the ear. He was invited to dine with the dealer and his family. This led to an introduction to the lumberman’s daughter and made him forget what he had come for. He woke up in time to get the order, however, and a pressing invitation to “come again,’ which he was not slow in ac- cepting. That was the beginning of it all—the business and the romance. He took to dropping off the cars at Robbins’ yard with such frequency that the sales manager of his company wanted to know why he was working an unproductive territory so pertina- ciously. ‘When the Robins Nest Again.” And so it came to pass—‘‘Jenkins- Robbins” at the head of the hymeneal column in the lumber paper, and not very long thereafter Jenkins got in line as a retailer on his own hook. ; : Such an unforeseen and blissful outcome of drumming up trad Like to He “fessed up,” and the manager “brushed by” humming. Shucking his jacket and spitting on his. ae CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 45 in the lumber business is not vouchsafed to every salesman who drops off a car at a country lumber yard—they can’t all find the right yard —but the way is always open and the opportunities for business suc- cess in this field are numerous. When the dealer and the salesman get together, and the right feeling exists, they are sure to benefit each other in more than a business way. The coming together of the retailer dealer and the salesman on a friendly basis is more often brought about through the retailers’ asso- ciation meetings than in any other way, and the acquaintances so often formed at these gatherings in many cases become cemented into bonds of lasting friendship which makes for mutual advance- ment in business and society—Lumber World Review. Inspection of Rejected Lumber by Salesmen You know how one thing suggests another. If I should sit down in a corner | should expect to become as dry as a farrow cow. If I were to be hanged for running dry I should be obliged to tell them to bring on the rope. But when I associate with you active and wide- awake lumbermen, you simply pound ideas, and suggestions of ideas, into my head. When the lumberman quoted in a preceding article spoke about rejected lumber being passed on by the salesman, or the house by which he is employed, who sold it, what I would call a full- fledged idea bounced out. What would a salesman say about this? was the question sug- gested. The third night after I had the pleasure of eating at this lumber- man’s home it happened (if anything ever does happen, which I very much doubt) that at the hotel at which I stopped was the salesman who makes the territory for the company that shipped the flooring. I had met him several times, therefore I felt that I was fairly well acquainted with him. It doesn’t take long for the men on the road who travel together, eat together and tell stories together to become acquainted. We butt right in, and the first we know we are boon companions, [ may say. I wish that humanity at large were as jolly and companionable in their social relations as the travelling sales- men are. if Following supper, when we had pulled a couple of chairs out on the sidewalk, and were enjoying cigars that the salesman had paid for, I said to him, “It was a pretty scaly car of flooring that your com- pany shipped to So-and- So, at —— “Tt was?” he asked. “Surely it was,” I replied. “How do you know?” “Because I saw it.” Then I related to him the circumstances, and he said it was too bad. “But such mistakes will occur,” he said ‘Mistakes will occur in the best of families. Our folks wouldn’t ship such stuff inten- tionally any more than Mr. would misrepresent the quality intentionally.” I know his company, and I told him I[ believed him. “We area unit as to that; but here is the proposition that | want to put up to you. You may be asked to look over this lumber. You want to be honest with your house, and you want to retain the good will of your customer. Your house pays your salary; this dealer probably buys several cars of lumber from you:every year; the amount of lumber you sell has something to do with the size of your salary. Not many of us can treat a question judicially—with perfect fairness; but in this matter on which side would your interest lie; and would you act in the direction of your interests? I say ‘you,’ but I am not making a personal matter of it. -On which side would the interests of the salesman generally lie?” “You would make a good lawyer,” said he, and though I could see no connection between the two, I told him that it came near breaking my heart that I could not study law, but that a cog slipped and disarranged the whole machinery. This was not a question of law, however, | said to him, but a question of moral and business ethics. He took several whiffs. “It would be easy to corner a man on such a proposition as that,’ he said. “In all business transactions there are conflicting intérests that must be considered.” » “Tf you think I would make a good lawyer, I will play that I am one now, and ask you to answer my question. Whom would you play as a favorite, your house, or your customer ?” “Between you and me, seeing it will go no farther, I have cus- tomers whom IJ would favor—a little, not much, but a little.’ And seeming to have got his second wind, he continued, “And I think it would be doing a fav or to my house to favor him. ‘There is out here at Last month I sold him three cars of lumber. In a year I sell him maybe sixteen cars. My house is pleased with his trade. It wants his trade. If a slight difference af opinion should arise regarding the quality of the “fines he received, and I was asked to pass on the matter, I think it might be justifiable to smooth it over a little in favor 6 the customer, Prather than to hold him right down to cold facts, for if the latter was done it might be a , means of severing business relations between him and the house.” “And you would do this unbeknown to the house, having in view its interests and your interests?” “Yes, | would,” he said. “But wouldn’t your house make the same concessions? it bend a little to hold the trade of the customer?” “T don’t know; the old man is particular about such things.” As Viewed by the Wholesale Dealer Going to my room I asked Little Dutchie to place this conversa- tion on paper, and it was slipped into an envelope and stowed away in my grip, expecting when the occasion presented itself to learn what the man at the other end of the rope thought about it, and the opportunity came when talking with a Kansas City wholesale dealer. “O, I don’t know about that,” he began in a way that would indicate he had very little interest in it. ‘‘We give our salesmen considerable latitude, believing they know what to do when on the ground better than we do sitting 1n the office.” “Then you would approve of the salesman making good in his own way shortages or grade which might reflect on your company, rather than having a chance to correct them yourself, would you?” “No, sir, we would not ;’ and now he was interested. “We would want the privilege of letting the customer know that the company stands ready to. make good anything that was wrong in a shipment; and we would want perfect frankness on part of the salesman.” “Do you think that in order to stand in with a customer a sales- man ever favors him when sent to inspect a shipment that is not satisfactory 2” “T don’t know. A salesman never likes to lose a good cus- tomer, and it might be human nature, if it was not keyed up to a high pitch as to what is right and wrong, for him to favor it. I should not want to think that one of our salesmen would do it, however.’—Met L. Saley, in The American Lumberman. Wouldn’t Uneven Thickness of Lumber We read much about conservation these days, but, judging from the condition of lumber as it comes from the jobbers, not much atten- tion is given this subject at the mills. It seems, with our improved band saws and advanced experience, that more care should be taken in the sawing of logs into lumber, to make boards run even in thick- ness. The saw rail; man has a great opportunity to conserve, in the line of sawing and piling his “lumber. Much lumber seems to be greatly damaged in not being properly piled. Concrete or other foun- dations, that would be firm and stay level, should be used, and should be made just as level as a foundation for a building. Then three stickers should be used, the center one being narrow and not placed directly over the one below. With this plan one side of the board only would be closed from the air, and that just the width of the sticker. When lumber is taken down, after standing on a foundation as described, don’t you think we would have some nice, straight stock? Which lot would you consider buying, one piled like this or one piled any old way. We read about the great bahd saws and their great daily cutting capacity, but have yet to read of the lumberman advertising and guaranteeing his lumber to be even in thickness. And why not? If the sawyer can set his gauge and saw one board even, why can’t he saw a thousand boards the same way? Is it be- cause he feeds the logs just a little bit too fast? Is it because he lets that saw run just a “big” little bit too long? It is because he doesn’t know when his saw begins to beg for a drink of fresh water, in the way of being relieved by another saw? Is it because he fails to keep his machine in proper shape? Is it because the owner wants the quantity, regardless of quality? The waste caused by too thin lumber is more than, or equal to, all the other defects in it. It has gotten so the manufacturer has to plane what is known as 6/4, or 1%-in. lumber, down to 13% in. full, and then he has thin lumber. Now, if lumber came to us 1 9-16-in. in the rough, we could surface on two sides and finish 1%-in. scant; 8/4, or 2-in. lumber, often varies 3¢-in. in thickness. I invite fair crititicin, and would like to have saw mill men ex- plain why lumber can’t be sawed even in thickness, thus stopping the enormous waste from this one cause—The Wood-Worker, In- -dianapolis. Prof. R. B. Miller, M.F., of the Forestry Department of the Uni- versity of New Brunswick, visited Toronto recently and called upon the Canada Lumberman. Prof. Miller was then on his way to Fre- dericton after paying a visit to his home in Indiana. He will begin work in July upon the collection of forestry information in New Brunswick for the C. P. R. Three of his students will also be en- gaged in this work. W. J. Hetherington, of the Wm. Laking Lumber Company, To- ronto, was recently appointed one of the directors of the National Hardwood Lumber Association, at its annual meeting at Chicago. WANTED PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than ‘Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more con- secutive insertions of the same advertisement are ordered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the ofder. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. Wanted-Lumber Wanted 100,000 feet 1-in. Dry Cull Hardwood, Maple, Beech, Birch or Elm. Wilson Lum- ber Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. 13 Basswood Wanted No. 2 Common and Mill Cull. Winter Apply Firstbrook Box Co. cut preferred. Ont. Tt Ltd., Toronto, Wanted to Buy Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Basswood, Com- mon and better, in stock of 5/8 inches, 1 inch and 3 inches. Apply J. P. Abel-Fortin & Co., Maisonncuve, Montreal, Que. 13 Wanted Two million feet Maple, also quantity of Birch. Shipments during Fall and coming Winter. Address Seaman, Kent Co., Ltd., Meaford, Ont. 11-22 Wanted to Buy Pine, spruce, hemlock, railway ties, com- mon and better, and cull basswood and birch. M. Brennen & Sons Mfg. Co., Limited, Ham- ilton, Ont. 8-13 Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 1st and 2nds and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 ft. lengths. Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New York City. Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. and 5 in. 2nds. 3irch delivered New York Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 1Ists and City and Canada 14 T.F. Wanted—Cedar Telegraph ' Poles 1000 poles, 25 ft. x G-in. tops. 500 poles, 25 ft. x T-in. tops. 1000 poles, 30 ft. x T-in. tops. 1000 poles, 35 ft. x T-in. tops. 400 poles, 40 ft. x 7-in. tops. Quote price and quantity for sale, also de- livery date. HORACE HARTLEY Wholesale Lumber, 12-14 19 Mayor Street, Montreal. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. 1) xix, 42: tig Si 48: 1x1% x 42 1x1¥%x 48 1x1%x 42 1x1% x 48 Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, ete. 24-1-TF Wanted _ Birch logs, 16-in. and _up in diameter. Buf- falo Veneer Company, Buffalo, N.Y. 13 Common Elm We are wanting from 50,000 to 75,000 feet of 1-in. No. 2 and No. 3 Common Elm, Buf- falo Hardwood Lumber Company, Buffalo, N.Y. 13 Wanted Hardwood Lumber Entire season’s sawing or less; elm, ash, basswood, maple, beech and birch. All grades including the low end. Will ship promptly and pay cash. Write immediately, with full particulars and prices, Box 813, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. 12-13 Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand machinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our ‘‘Wanted and For Sale Department.” Wanted to Buy We are in the market to buy the following lumber: 1 carload 1%-in., Rock Maple, long. 1 carload Rock E]m. Also Hickory squares, as follows: 100 gross 26-in. x 1%-in. first growth. 1 car 26-in. x 1%-in. second growth. 1 car 26-in. x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8-in. sec. growth. 5 cars plain white Oak, various dimensions, 6-in. and up wide. 2 cars Rock Maple, various dimensions, 6- in. and up, average 9-in. Rock Maple logs, 20 to 23-in. diameter at 1s and 2s, dry quartered 5-in. and up wide, 8/16 it. small end. Rock Maple logs, 24 to 30-in. diameter at small end. White Ash logs, 10 to 18-in. diameter at small end. State best prices net—cash. Delivery to be made as much as possible this season, bal- ance next. Apply P. O. Box No. 1595, Montreal, Que. 13 For Sale-Lumber For Sale 3,000 Cedar fence posts, 4%-in. to T-in. top, 8 ft. long. 1 car 2-in. rock elm, No. 1 C. and B. 500 cords 4 ft. stab wood. 3 cars 1%-in., 2-in. and 3-in. Hard Maple and Birch, No. 1 C. and B. and No. 2 com- mon at a price. Hall Bros., 174 Mutual St., Toronto, Ont. 13 Lumber For Sale 400,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 200,000 ft. 500,000 ft. Apply to 2 in. Merchantable White Pine. 1% in. Basswood, Log Run. Hard Maple, 1 in. to 4 in. GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, Cc Montreal, Que. For Sale New Brunswick White Pine 1912 Cut 52,000 ft. 1% x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists. 93.000 ft. 14% x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 236,000 ft. 11%4 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 31,000 ft. 2 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists. 108,000 ft. 2 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 57,000 ft. 2 x 6 x 10/16 ft. Ists, 2nds, & 3rds 225,000 ft. 2 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 28,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists & 2nds. 58,000 ft. 3 x T and up 10/16 ft. 2nds & 3rds. 225,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. x x Apply to H. BOURGOUIN, Dominion Express Bldg., 10-t.f. Montreal, Que. For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%4-in. to 7-in. top, § ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. 9-t.f. For Sale-Machinery Ay For Sale One Ballantyne, eighteen-inch self-feed rip saw. Only used eight months. In first-class condition. Reply The Webb Lumber Com- pany, Limited, Toronto, Ont. 12-13 For Sale—Boom Chains 225 Boom Chains, about 7/16-in., iron, at 50c each. 400 Boom Chains, 3/8-in. and up, iron, some require keys, at 20c each. For prompt sale. The Baker Lumber Company, Lindsay, Ont. 13-16 For Sale Second-hand Machinery for sale, used in the C. A. Smith plant at Minneapolis, including Corliss Engine. , Box Factory Machinery, capacity 90,000 ft. in 10 hours. Planing Mill Machinery, capacity 350,000 ft. in 10 hours. Will be sold, entire or in part, cheap to closé out at once. MEREEN-JOHNSON MACHINE CO., 13-16 Minneapolis,” Minn. se Lit/A Zan Wanted-Enplovinent Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 265 cents. WANTED BY EXPERIENCED MANAGER A position in charge of woods or manufactur- ing, or both, which will pay five thousand or more a year. Address Box 822, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. 13-16 . Band Filer wants position, ten years ex- perience in hard, soft and frozen timber. Married and strictly temperate. Box 811, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 12-13 Do you need Male Help for sawmill, lum- ber camps, construction work or boats. We can furnish skilled and unskilled labor for all kinds of work. ; O’Donnell’s Employment Bureau, 116 Wellington street west, Toronto, Ont. Phone, Adelaide 3919, 12-14 Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents WANTED—A_ good machinist for our Crossburn Railway Shops. Apply to David- son Lumber Company, Limited, Bridgewater, 13-16 WANTED—First-class walking boss for bush operations. State age, experience, habits and salary expected. Apply, Box 812, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 12-17 Paar} Saaire ves t pasty Business Chances For Sale Stationary Steam Sawmill with 65 h.p. Boiler and Engine, complete with trimmers and combined lath mill. Endless log haul. Capacity 25,000 per day. All in first-class condition. Limit cut out. For. terms and particulars address The Miller Lumber Co., Waltham, Que. 13 For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log pond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. _Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. t. For Sale Lumber mill on Three-mile Lake in Mus- koka. Cost $2,500, will sell for $1,300. Ap- ply to Thos. Going, 405 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton, Ont. 11-14 For Sale On easy tems, sawmill, new; just installed 50 h.p. Water Power, with electric plant. Good location for pulp mill. Good quantity of pulpwood close to C. N. R. and station; on river. Two million feet timber and 600 acres of good land. Townsite laid out. Saw- mill and power or land sold separately if de- sired. For further information write J. H. Latremouille, Mount Olie Power Co., Box 48, Kamloops, B.C 8-13 Sash and Door Plant For Sale Instructed by the creditors, we offer our plant for sale. First-class proposition. Mach- inery in splendid shape, consisting of stickers, sanders and usual sash and door machinery, run by one 30 and one 15 h.p. motor. Two years’ lease, at $70 per month; lease renew- able for two additional years. The factory is well laid out, handy and convenient on car siding. Buildings have about 12,000 feet floor space. Ready to run by just throwing the switch in. Will admit of a rigid investiga- tion, Any reasonable offer entertained. Any ten- der not necessarily accepted. DOMINION SASH & DOOR CO., LTD., Cor. Sixth Ave. and Cedar St., Phone Bay 646. Vancouver, B.C. 13 Trustees’ Sale of Valuable Timber Limits The undersigned are authorized to call for tenders for the following timber limits situate in Block A, Upper Ottawa, Province of Que- bec. These will be sold en bloc in two parcels. Parcel Number 1, (Season 1918 and 1914), Lit 611 19 sq. miles River Ottawa, Grand ake. Limit 676, 25 sq. miles, S% 16/4 Range, Block A. Limit G77, 17% sq. miiles, 14/3 jRange. Block A. Limit 678, 121%4 sq. miles, S% of NY% 16/4 Range Block A. ‘ Limit 679, 12 sq. miles, 16/8 Range Block A. Limit 680, 15% sq. miles, 15/3 Range Block A. Limit 681, 25 sq. miles, S% of 17/5 Range Block A. Limit 682, 25 sq. miles, N% of 17/5 Range Block A. ; Limit 696, 25 sq. miles, N% of 17/4 Range Block A. Limit 6838, 634 sq. miles, S.E. corner of % S. No. 15/4. Total, 185 square miles. Parcel Number 2. Limits 6383 and 634, 50 sq. miles, Range 4, Block A. The limits described in both Parcels are all surveyed and easy of access. They com- prise some of the best pine and pulp-wood areas in the province. Tenders in writing for the purchase en bloc of each parcel separately will be received by the undersigned Trustees at their office, Vic- toria Chambers, Ottawa, up to 12 o’clock noon of Monday, the 21st day of July next. An accepted cheque for 10 per cent. of the price offered should accompany each tender. If tender accepted the balance of the purchase price shall be paid in equal install- ments at one, three and six months thereafter with interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum. For further particulars apply to the Royal Lot 8, Trust Company (Ottawa Branch), or to Code & Burritt, solicitors, Carleton Cham- bers, Ottawa. Dated this 16th day of May, A.D. 1913. The Royal Trust Company, 11-14 Trustees for Sale, Cash for Your Business factory or real estate. I bring buyers and sellers together. No matter where located if you want to buy or sell or exchange any kind of business or property anywhere ad- dress Frank P. Cleveland, 1479 Adams Ex- press Building, Chicago, Illinois. Established 1881. 9-t.f. Sawmill For Sale On Georgian Bay, near Little Current, close to north shore; practically new, well built and equipped with shingle machinery; over one mile of water front, loading dock and sheltered booming ground; plenty of timber available locally or can be rafted in from north shore or Georgian Bay. Good opening for retail store in connection. This is a splendid chance for millman with small capi- tal; price right. Good reason for selling. Great Lakes Lumber Co., Ltd., Owen Sound, Ont. 5-T.F. For Sale On Georgian Bay, saw mill in first class condition, with everything complete. En- gine 75 h.p. Boiler 110 h.p. Sawing capa- city 20,000 feet to 30,000 feet per day. Also including booms and chains. Good stable and office and everything complete. Shipping facilities by both rail and water. Size of mill site 40 rods by 5 acre water lot, with 4 acres of land. Owner retiring from business reason for selling. Address all enquiries to 201 Campbell Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 14 pw Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to and including Friday, the 15th day of August next, for the right to cut pulpwood on a certain area tributary to the Lake of the Woods, in the District of Kenora. Tenderers shall state the amount they are prepared to pay as bonus in addition to dues of .40c. per cord for spruce, and .20c. per cord for other pulpwoods, or such other rates as may from time to time to fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, for the right to operate a pulp mill on or near the area referred to. Such tendere shall be required to erect a mill or mills on or near the territory, or in such place as shall be approved by the Lieu- tenant-Governor in Council, and to manu- facture the wood into paper in the Dominion of Canada. Parties making tender will be required to deposit with their tender a marked cheque payable to the Honourable the Treasurer of the Province of Ontario for ten per cent. of the amount of their tender; to be forfeited in the event of their not entering into an agreement to carry out conditions, etc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars as to description of terri- tory, capital to be invested, etc., apply to the undersigned. W. H. Hearst, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Toronto, Ontario, May 20th, 1913. 12-15 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it. Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. tf STAAL: ics For Sale Three Driving Outfits complete, including tents, blankets, cookery, pike poles, peavies, punts, anchors, and wenches with lines, also several hundred boom chains 5/8 x 10 with clevis attachment. Box 797, Canada Lumber- man, Toronto, Ont. 12-138 Wanted WANTED—Hight or ten second-hand de- tachable or three-wheeled lumber buggies, also two heavy lumber wagons and one dump cart. Quote best cash prices to John Stir- rett & Sons, Port Arthur, Ont. 12 Timber Limit For Sale Timber Limit in Province of Alberta, tribu- tary to Saskatchewan River; small area; con- veniently situated. Estimate, recent cruise, about eighty million feet, spruce and pine. For price and full particulars, apply Box 820, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 13-16 The Use of Woood Waste Recent experiments demon- strate the complete practicability of utilizing wood waste from lum- bering and sawmill or other wood-working industries in the manufacture of paper. pulp. Where the wood is resinous in character, it has been demonstrat- ed that, in the case of certain pines and firs, by-products of great value may, in addition to paper pulp, be secured from this source, in the form of turpentine, rosin oils, pine oils, creosote, charcoal, wood alcohol, etc. A cord of waste wood costing from $2 to $4 delivered at the works, may yield products worth nearly fifty dollars. The waste material so utilized comes from the wood left in the forest from lumbering, dead and fallen tim- ber, stumps of cut-over lands, and slabs and edgings from the mills. Pine and fir stumps have been profitably utilized in this connec- tion, especially where the remov- al of stumps is desirable in order that the land may be devoted to farming purposes. Under the usual methods of utilization, not less than 60 per cent. of the volume of the tree as it stands in the woods is wast- ed in converting it into lumber. This waste material is now be- coming recognized as a potential source of great revenue, through the establishment of properly lo- cated plants for the manufacture of some or all of the above by-pro- ducts. This tendency will be- come increasingly strong with the inevitable decrease in the extent of virgin forests. Won't Let It Occur Again I don’t know that we have made any particular discovery, says a correspondent, but we have found that a piece of waste, partly soaked with castor oil from use in applying theoil to a belt, and later used to wipe off some kerosene from the set- works on the mill carriage, had developed a degree of heat un- comfortable to the hand, after ly- ing on the running board of the carriage over night. As I found it quite early in the morning, it had no chance to have been tam- pered with, and it was too hot to hold with the fingers. Perhaps that is the combination we used to write so much about, and no James F. Lawson Henry J. Welch LAWSON, WELCH & COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL ACENTS Crewn Life Bldg., Yonge and Colborne ts. Toronto 47 one had ever hit on the right thing. At any rate, I intend to see that no waste with these two oils on it lies around the mill again. FOR RENT COTTAGES If you want a real holiday, plaa to spend your vacation, this year in Muskoka where “the breezy call of incense breathing morn’ will put new life in mind and body. Mus- koka offers more real healthful en- joyment for less money than any other resort in the world. Four cottages to rent $125 to $200 on Bohemia Island, less than a mile from Royal Muskoka Hotel and good Golf Links. Box 771, Canada Lumberman Toronto, Ont. Rainy River Lumber Co., Ltd. Rainy River, Ontario Lumber, Lath and White Pine Mouldings and Casings Fine Planing Mill Work Prompt Shipments The Best Loading Facilities in Canada Mail All Enquiries to General Sales Office: 417 and 419 Union Bank Bldg. WINNIPEG JAY SPENCER, Sales Manager James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA $45.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- marks, Copyrights, De- signs procured. Patents obtained, sold, developed and manufac- tured on royalty. Inventions perfected, marketed, protected, handled and developed. WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. PATENT ATTORNEYS B Address: SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Phone North 5831 UNITED STATES $65.00 Searches, Extensions, Licences, Assignments, Renewals, Working Drawings, Dies and Tools, Patterns, Estimates given on Rights and Manufactur- : ing Costs. Agreements, 48 Ontario No appreciable alteration has been noticeable in Ontario lumber market conditions during the last two weeks and the same cautious attitude that has been prevalent for some time is still shown by pur- chasers of lumber. Although the money market is said to be easier, wholesalers report that they do not find much improvement in their collections and that many of their customers, who have long been accustomed to taking their cash discounts, are giving notes and in some cases renewing them. Conditions in the west, where almost any interest will gladly be paid by borrowers, are without doubt largely responsible for the shortness of money in Ontario, so many lumber buyers here having large accounts outstanding in the west. An improvement seems to have taken place in the labor troubles, most of the dissatisfied workmen having come to terms with the em- ployers, so that no further delay to building operations is expected from this source. The recent delay has not however, been altogether a catastrophe as many builders, at the time the strike occurred, were very much pushed to obtain money to carry on their operations and the cessation of work for a few weeks has given them time to harvest their resources. The market in the middle and higher grades of white pine re- mains particularly inactive, while the lower grades have not shown much change. Hemlock is still in very fair demand and desirable parcels of spruce are also fairly easy of disposal. Hardwoods have been considerably easier the last two weeks, the cessation of building activities no doubt being the chief contributing factor in this respect. , The concensus of opinion appears to be that with good weather for the next month or so and normal conditions, a generous improve- ment may be expected in the lumber business generally. Exporters of board pine are experiencing a very unsatisfactory trade situation. The demand for board pine in the Old Country has fallen greatly during the past two months and Canadian exporters have put their timber into the water, rather than send it over at the present time. Siberian pine is selling at such prices in England to- day as to put Canadian timber practically out of the market. White pine trade in Ontario in general is very dull. Stocks of the high grade are scarcely moving at all as the demand is quite dormant. The demand from the United States has also fallen off, no doubt on account of the tariff agitation and tight money. Reports from a num- ber of the important Ontario firms all agree that high grade white pine can scarcely be sold to-day. Nobody appears to be getting former prices. There is no object in cutting prices as the poor trade does not seem to be a matter of prices at all. Factories appear to be importing a great deal of Idaho pine. Cutting up grades of Canadian pine are very quiet. One important wholesaler in Toronto reports that good sidings in all lines are $10 a thousand off in Ottawa to-day as compared with last year and cannot be sold even at that figure. Idaho pine is coming in at lower prices than the Canadian cutting up grades can be furnished for. It affords a greater range of widths and the quality appears to be satisfactory, although there is a larger amount of pitch running through it than through Canadian stock. The Idaho pine is practically all one and a half and two-inch. It is used largely for finishing and for making doors and sash. Spruce and hemlock have been moving well and their prices are approaching those of white pine. Reports from the Tonawandas state that receipts of lumber are brick, but actual business is quiet. Building operations continue on a fairly large scale and crop reports are good, so that the outlook is fairly encouraging. The most unsatisfactory feature at present is the uncertainty as to the tariff. Eastern 'Canada A strike at the St. John mills has resulted in all of them closing down. This happened on June 13th. Raftsmen, pondsmen and pilers are all asking for an advance of 25c a day and weekly pay instead of fortnightly. Prices for the English market continue unchanged. Practically all the large mills sawing English deals have sold their output for the season. Present prices are about $16.50 per M. for specifications running 50 per cent. 7 and 8 x 3 inch, balance. 9 inch and up, to average 14 to 14% lineal feet. 3 x 4 and 3 x 5 inch are bringing $14, and 3 x 6 $14.50. Ends are selling at about $12.50. Freights to London by liners are easy at 40s. The tendency of ocean freights seems to be downwards. The American market has eased off considerably during the last three weeks. At the beginning of the season the outlook was encouraging. Reports from New York city Review of Current Trade Conditions S22: CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER report that building operations have practically stopped. New York and New England yards are buying only on a hand-to-mouth basis. Narrow random is selling at from $21 to $23.50, delivered New York, with about $24 for a good broad specification, averaging 17 to 18 feet. Lath are also weaker and are selling at about 75c per M. less than three weeks ago. On the wharf at St. John they are now worth about Large quantities have been moved during the last three weeks. Local trade at St. John is less active, although factories are fairly busy. Refuse boards, deals and scantlings are selling at about $11 at the mill. Hemlock boards are scarce and are bringing about $18, planed on one side. No important change is reported in trade conditions from Mont- real during the past fortnight. It is. noticeable, however, that whole- salers and retailers are doing business in a rather more conservative manner than formerly. The volume of business in progress is fair, but it seems to be entirely for immediate requirements. Some whole- salers show an inclination to sell only upon prompt payment. Retail- ers report a moderate decrease in the volume of trade, although prices are steady. The trade in dimension timber is quiet. Shipments to the Old Country are extensive, as ocean freight rates are now more © favorable than they were earlier in the season. Ground wood pulp is quiet, although manufacturers are looking forward to some im- provement. There is a strong demand for sulphite. In England, easy bleaching has recently advanced $1.10 and it is said that 60 per cent. of the European production for next year is sold. A slightly easier demand is reported for newsprint. The lath market at Boston is more accurate, with 15¢-inch sell- ing at about $4.40 and 14-inch at $4.25. Some cargo lath have been sold at $4.10. United States During the last fortnight no important improvement has been shown in the lumber trade of the United States. The present demand is practically on a consumption basis and is expected to continue in this manner well into July, if not into August. The uncertainty of the money supply and the loan market are important factors in pro- ducing these conditions. The railroad demand is extremely light. The building business alone is keeping the lumber trade from stag- nation. This factor is causing a steady demand for retail stocks. Indications are for good crops, but it is too early to forecast with any certainty the effect of the crops on rural trade. The market for northern pine is firm and most manufacturers are satisfied with the outlook. The fine weather of late has enabled manufacturers to get their stocks into good shipping condition. The demand for high grade and low grade northern pine is steady and prices are firm. Low grade stocks are in good demand by the wood- working business at great lake points. Recent reports indicate that no concessions on white pine are likely, as the stocks are in strong financial hands. In the Saginaw Valley and Georgian Bay district, trade is quiet. Norway pine is reported to have dropped about $1. Shipments of lumber from Lake Superior for May were good. Over seventy-seven million feet passed down the Soo canal during that month. The hemlock market continues very firm. Stocks of dry hem- lock are scarce and prices are steady. Fairly good assortments are being secured at Buffalo and the Tonawandas, but supplies are not too plentiful and stiff prices are continuing. A satisfactory demand for hemlock is reported from New York, with prices steady. The supply at Pittsburg is steady and the demand is fair, so that prices are unchanged. The hardwood trade in the United States is quieter than usual, but improvement is expected after July. Stocks at the mills are said to be rather limited and manufacturers are confident that prices will. remain steady. Speculative buying has been absent during the last month. Spruce orders are plentiful in West Virginia and prices are steady. The demand for spruce at Pittsburg is accurate. Eastern . consumption is on a large scale and dry stocks are small. At Boston the best price is about $25, although some manufacturers are asking $25.50. The demand for random is well maintained. Matched spruce boards are steady at $26. Plain boards are offered freely at $23.50 to $24. Great Britain Very encouraging indications continue to be received in connec- tion with general trade conditions in Great Britain. The Board of Trade reports for the month of May show that imports increased eleven and one quarter per cent., while exports increased thirteen CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 49 View of Mills in Sarnia. orway Silo Stock We are headquarters for Norway Silo Stock in 2 x 6 and 2 x 8 any length up to 4o feet. A stock of dry Norway and White Pine lumber is always on hand ready for prompt shipment. We also cut long timbers in any length me to 60 feet from Pine or B.C. Fir. SEND US YOUR ENQUIRIES AND ORDERS Cleveland-Sarnia Sawmills Co., Limited ) SARNIA, ONTARIO A. F. Hotpen, Pres. F. H. Gorr, Vice-Pres. E. C. Barre, Gen. Mgr. W. A. Saurwein, Ass’t. Mgr. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER per cent. During the first five months of the year the total increase in imports amounted in value to £17,208,000, or five and three-eighths per cent. During the same period the increase in imports was valued at £23,870,000, or twelve and one-half per cent. Some of these ad- vances are admittedly due to higher prices and other similar factors, but this cannot account for more than the small percentage of the actual increase. The imports of wood goods during the first five months of the year showed an increase of 200,000 loads of sawn wood. The total value of the wood goods landed during the first five months was over a million pounds. In the Metropolitan district the lumber business is not brisk, but steady progress is being made both in spot and future selling. The tone of the trade is quite cheerful. Some of the larger importing houses have placed the bulk of their purchases and are awaiting con- tentedly any favorable turn of events. tained, with perhaps the ,exception of lower quality Riga goods. Deliveries at London docks for the week ending June 7th amounted to 6,540 standards as compared with 699 during the corresponding week of last year, when the deliveries were very small on account of strike troubles. Reports from Liverpool state that the lumber trade continues on a quiet basis in nearly every branch of the softwood business. > SJ YOU CAN DO = INS— rw A GOODHUE BELT eee | | ee —o“~. = GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. 18 16 ft. 45 mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to in . . . . . 10 16 ¢0 your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- iu BD rt ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. J Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. - , ‘ / Double Action Friction Set Works (=% ——— = working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without Passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) Write us if iaterested BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Newburgh, Ontario CANADA ‘LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 70 t Rock elm, Ists and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4 .. 55 00 Ash 2X 471021820 ere eeiicten oletafe einer 22 50 ON) ae Rock elm, No. 2 com. and Mee eh and 13 inches and up, according to aver- 2x6,8tol6....... Ana cr ser uC OSE: 20 00 L 8/4) és ee. Gee: ee Bae, 00 age and quality, per cu. ft. .... 25 80 (2) x) 8, Sito) LOM ert mieracis shes sin rerere 20 50 Car Lots Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Average 16 inch ...........2-.... 30 40 aaa White Pine: aa, maple: Saar ad wf sane 3 e o. 1 Common Boards incl ts and better $55 00 5700 Soft maple, 6/ , Ists and 2nds. : Pe ine Wend aaa better 64 vv 68 Uv flard maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..... 3700 14 inch, per cu. 20 22 é ancl Mebntee ea ROCCO! np rae 50 2‘in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 67 00 7200 Hard maple, common and better, 4/4 3000 15 inch, per cu. eB Nich. nn a 23 00 1y4-in. No! 2G: 8 Beene cer 50 00 5200 Hard maple, 12/4 & 16/4, Ists & 2nds. 46 00 16 inch, per cu. 28.180 40 inch. "es +t 8 00 2+in. No. 2 cuts and better 56 00 60 00 Red oak, plain Ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 70 00 18 inch, per cu. B25 85) 50 inch aa Raa ys 4/4)No. Ascuts, a 12) box and /copmoni 700 29 00 Lins xin. and@up |. 2.2% -: 42 00 #1 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 8 and better ...... 5000 3x6 and3x8......2100 2100 l-in. mill run sidings ......... 25 00 27 00 lin. x 4-in. to G6-in. ...... 32 00 35 00 3 x 10 eee 17" 93 00 22 00 l-in. mill run_ shorts ........ 20 00 1%-in. and 1%4-in. ........ 50 00 54 00 No. 1 Cuts 3 Rede Lee oT) 94 00 23 00 lin. mill run Aorvsy SHAE RO a ah Zin. ee Tere Ro LoNtonS oe eo e 6 A SUA touGisx Byers: 21 80 21 80 2-in. mill run ORW AV a aisinielain's ‘in, to 9-in. A sidings .... aa, ne idemecues naa 4x 10 to 10 x 10 ..... Norway, c and cf l-in, ...... 33 00 3400 Pine, No, 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 33 00 iE oy ond oe oe To et ORG 6 8x8 eee ** 91 50 21 650 Piciwayyre Soe Pee SIRES ir me SE aC LS OA ee a a eRe iran REL bp: oa, occ ce . 57 00 6 x 14 up to 82 ft. ... 00 Norway, c and cf 2-in. ...... 35 00 3600 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 26 00 20ins Bin. cand aupewidenenee aes “* 60 00 Spruce mill culls ............ 20 00 Pine, 1-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 23 00 2% and S| ft, Sin. “aod up wide.... 75 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR emlock No. 1: Pine, l-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 2500 . 4 in., 8-in. and up wide ....0<...4. 85 00 1x4 and 5-in. x 9 to 16 ft. .... 20 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 “s ? Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. tx 6rG-in: x 9 to 16sit. oe. -o 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 No. 2 Cuts : * 1 x 8-in. x 9 to 16 ft.,...-.. 23 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. ... 2500 26 00 4,2 x 6, 4x 8, 8 to 16 ft. 21 50 1 x 10 and 12 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x 10-in. M.R. pine. 2700 2800 4 i, gin and ip Bwid@een cre oss 81 00 4,2 x 6, 4 x 8, 18 to 32 ft. 25 50 1x7, 9 and 11 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 2000 Pine s. c. sidings 1% & 2-in... 2900 32 00 1% in., G-in. and up wide .........:. 4200 2x 10, 2x 12, 8 to 16 ft. 22 50 l-in. No. 2, 6-ft. to 16-ft. .... 1750 ~=Pine, s. c. strips l-in. ....... 0 00 22°00 ie, in, Gin: and up wide 2.0). omee. 44 00 .18, 20, 22 ft. .......ssseeee sche es 26 50 2x 4 to 12, 10 and=iG sts <<: 23 00 Ib IU A PE Gootor -- 2600 28 00 OaeGanl wand up wide ......sccss 48°00 24, 26, 28,080 oo eemee cen see veces 28 50 2x4 to 12-in., 12 and 14 ft. ... 24 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. 20 00 2%, 8 and 4 in. G6-in. and 2 x 14 up to 32 ft. ..cccccsessecceee 29 50 2x4 to 12-in., 18 ft. ......... 2500 Pine s.c. and bet. - x 5 .... 25.00 26 00 Ri widewnes Oe ee 62 00 6500 3x 4 to 4 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. ........ 24 00 2x 4 to 12-in., 20 ft. 28 00 Pine, s.c. and bet. 1 x6..... 24 00 26 00 3x 4 to 4 x 12, 18 to 32 ft. ........ 29 00 2x 4 to 12-in., 22 ft. 2700 Pine, 8c. shorts, er. “1 1”x10” 24 00 25 00 No. 8 Cuts : 6 x 6 to 6 x 12, up to 32 ft. ........ 24 00 2x 4 to 12 in. 18 i Be eraeie 3 o Pines ses boards: eae Fetbo: Sie RETA Di 27 00 2 x 4 to 12-in., 24 ft. "x4" and up 6’-11’ ...... Tein 24 00 2-in, No. 2, 4-in. and up in x3" to 6, 12216 Ores -. 1700 19 00 a vant argie ice fae. do gide.. BA 00 FLOORING width, 6 to 16 ft. ....... 28 18 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid- 2-in., 6-in. and up wide ........... . 83 0 Clear in. B.C. cedar, kiln dried. 55 50 65 50 ings, l-in. x 4-in. and up, 12- 2%4,'3 and 4-in,, 6-in. and up No. 1 and 2 red pine, 4 in. ........ 34 oo Douglas Fir pn Evel (6h) -aGboa woqdo09 -- 18 00 20 00 Side, o.oo eee eo 4300 4800 &E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring ...... 39 Dimension Timber up to 32 feet: Pine mill culls stock 1 x 12 .. 2100 23 00 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 00 8x8, 10x10. 10x12, 12x12, 12x14 33 50 Mill cull shorts, 1-in. x 4-in. F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 8x10, 8x12, 10x14, 14x14... ... 36 00 and up, 6-ft. to 11-ft. ...... 16 00 18 00 Lin E. and F. G. No. 8 flooring .....- . 30 8x14, 12x16, 14x16, 16x16 se ay O. culls r © WD sinyersoie ale ersiete 3.00 15 00 Lin. 10x16, 14x18, 16x18... ... ... ¢ ed «ine, log run: ’ nea 8x16, 12x18, 18x18 ... 3750 on culls out, Lin. ...... 18 00 2000 in. Sie ee ae 10x18, 14x20,16x20 .. 38 00 vit culls out, 1%4-in. ..... 1900 2100 730 Pine or Spruce :ceces ceesee none «2 24 8x18, 12x20, 18x20 ... 38 50 1 culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00 21 00 Lin. : 8 to 16 ft., 6 in, 2... Ras Sie iia 22 00 ee 14x22, 16x22. 18x22, 20x ee ad a eprute. 6’-11' 1700 1800 iin. x 18-in, and up .... ...-.. “a ie Bs osie ae Si EE ae en x x Rail » “IM. ccccce eccece eceee 8200 — TW/10 It. ...-eeeue eens 99, 00499, 2 RTS Gee 40 00 x4” and up, 12’- 167 | .;..-18 00 20 00 1%, 1% and 2in. ...... .. B. C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ft. ..... 23 60 12x22 ... ”x9"-10" and up, 12’-16’. No. 1 Barn € ye" ” ” *.1@! (as 1 Ss. 2, 4x24, 19594, 20x24, ‘2s pm Teer aP rte Ucrcae, oni) 3 ihe uh Soe <4 as usa ane see 3100 45 00 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S. 25 lax 3 "4 00 ae "x12" & 12’-16’ 2500 2600 1%, 1% and 2-in. ...... ...... 36 00 4500 No. 1 common pine, 10 inch seeeeee GOL 00 ee ae 2 2 TAA Zee AAD 2 Ze d 3-i 45 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch ....... 25 00 12408 pe 42 650 Spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing % an eA Ther nr atefcbece obieinte rar otereesic ES NRRL eo) ne Dane aaa Erg ars, ri 00 Hontode Lin. cull ee ee ernie Soke No. 4 common pine, mixed widths .. MA M4 x eee eee « Lengths over 32 ft. and up ‘to 16” square, take Hemlock 1-in. log 1’ No. 2 Barn No. 5 common pine, mixed widtlis the following additions : 33 to 35 ft., 50c; 36 to Hemlock 2x4, 6, ae ‘10, 12/16’ 17 00 2000 Gh See ee ee eee ee 28 00 36 00 SHINGLES 40 ft., $1; 41 to 45 ft., $3; 46 to 50 ft., $5 per M. Tamarac....... ....0 13 00 15 00 ae 1% and 2-in. ...... 30 00 386 00 Lengths over 32 ft. in sizes over 16-In. square Basswood log run, dead ‘culls DyAiandy S:in, taser ss | elsieisie 8800 xxx B.C. Cedar ......--eseeeeeeee $3 00 take the following additions: 33 to 35 ft., Olle) . Pac ee eke eee 20 00 22 00 ROKR Ce Coda eae See age 90 $1; 36_to 40 ft, $1.50; 41 to 45 ft, $5; Basswood log run mill culls out 22 00 25 00 No. 3 Barn XXK Dimension ....0: secu ae 3 25 46 to 50 ft., $7 per M. Birch log run ........-...0-- 19 .00'7 23 005 een Oe oN ees: 21 00 28 00 : Fir flooring, edge grain. .... 45 ob Soft elm, common and better, No. 1, 1, 1%, 134, Bin, 21200. 2000 2500 | LATH No. 1 and 2 clear 1- fa. Fir sough 45 00 1. D3 Bin Sep eeee ins .. 2000 24 00 9 Ee 4 25 No. 1 ane 2 pee 1%, 1% and Mod Ash, plac, log, MATL ae taralsceele ae a a Be ne No. 1 Mixed w. & Pine ee 2-in. Fir rough ...........-- 1x1 oO. MEM! sic icraversicvetts oO. iG... Bits cecee ai Hea otove @amienere Teta 1%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 4,50" 1) x10) No: 2itbarnceney: cee - 2300 2600 No. J, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ..... a7 00 pons : 1Y%-in. No. 2 4-ft. lath ...... ; oy 1x8 au No. 2 barn ...... 22 00 2300 No. 2, 1%, 1%, 2-in . . BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. $34-in! S2-in’ pine <2. ece Lath per : : fete No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 375 No. Fee pine 136-in. x 4-ft. 375 4 00 Mill Culls White Pine 1¥%-in. mill run hemlock lath. 350 No. 2 White Pine ......... 325 3650 Mill run culls, 1-in. ...... aes 19 00 oi ciaa Tene X pine or cedar shingles 105 Mill run white pine .......... 350 375 1, 1%, 1% and Qin. ........ 20 00 olesale 4 XX_pine or cedar shingles 2265 Spruce, mill run 1%-in, ..... «| 8.00 > 8:25 Seno. oie See eee 1700 1800 Uppers 4/4 ...... -220-s weceee cee $94 00 XXX _ pine or cedar shingles .. 3 20 Red pine mill.run ..... acioe 325 3 60 : 5 Uppers 5/4 to 8/4 ...... cesses sees 92 00 XX B. C. cedar shingles 230 Hemlock, mill run ........... 275 300 Lath Uppers 10/4 to 12/4 ..... ssesee e+ 97 00 AX 6 butts to Zin. »----°- ee B2-in. lath ween. ee Seine 160 180 No, 1, 32-in. pine ...........0sse-e 175 Selects 4/4 ...... sees 84 XXXX 6 to 23-16in. .......- 3 55 Pine Shingles No, 4S! pine sacgeceseeecieoe 400 Selects 5/4 to 8/4 . XXXKK -eeeee coves sere 310 xxxx, U8 in, oe eeeee eee 300 350 No 7’ 48in pine ss... mes ‘Il 415 Selects 10/4 to 12/4 less butt 18-in, ...... 2 50 Tee No. 3, 48-in. pin Boa) onan 5. pon oy Hine common Te 9 SUDA ROE O OTCIBOOY BS SorcoGoOoeb o> ine common Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots White Cedar Shingles: a _ No. 1, 48-in. hemtock . US eae /4 = 65 00 Ash, white, 1sts and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. He Se Clea. aa 18in oe 3 25 WINNIPEG, MAN. eer yt pone a 00 Ash, white, No. 1 common .....ccee - , c * a eeCBYAl Om bend 57 Ash, brown, ists and or ‘le eave 60 ie oot a cies a if eo No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Ne ou op as ae 59 00 Ash, brown, common an étter. 20% ee one i ee 61 00 epi ie ee de ve 39 00 QUEBEC, QUE. Dimensions, Rough or S.1S. and 1E, Now 1 Cuts 8/4 -. «+220 sss bee 3irch, Ists an nds, 4/4 ..cscocseee : ‘ , inet irom qa. a at = ag Bch’ Mer A. ena cde A/a BEAOO White Pine—In the Raft Gio aitt. «Tit. 14xteite, | NG 2 CU ee 48 00 Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4\.... 42 00 ; nt a aaa ee 1500 1800 2200 2000 No 5 cme ig ct iit! yon uee at = BAO Birch, ists and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. 45 00 First-class Ottawa waney, 18-in. av- 3 2x 6 "4800 1800 2200 20-00 Nos pidatpE nua be ge ; ** 33 00 Birch, ists and 2nds, 16/4 .......... 00 erage, according to lineal ...... 0 2x8 "41800 1850 2200 2000 Ne o Cine ee tek ins Gee "T8460 Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 40 00 Osk—Michigan and “Ohio 2x 10 "49 00 1950 2250 2100 nhs 3, Cubs /Ay cnaec Peete eee 38 00 Basswood, No. 1 com. and bet. 4/4. 35 00 2x 12 91800), 2000" 24 BO: 28 Bla rete) Une racer DOI 48 00 Basswood, No. 2 a 8, common .... 18 50 By the dram, according to aNCIRES a5 a Drcesng 5/4 x 10 ee Sse Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. a oo and quality paieeltG? male elehe _.PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH.. Deering Sate Wee ee ""1 Bg 00 Basswood, 6/4, and 2/7, con sina : a DUI 58 00 Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. 32 00 Elm Mountain Stock Ne. H Moulding Oa Eee Se” Re 00 Soft elm, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 RI as ah sf es fate accor te yscaee 30 ~d Dimensions Boe MoGliine S/4, fe cnissc wt * 58 00 Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., ma n ’ i eracaye 212 eat ee Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... 17 60 By the dram, according to average x 48-14-16 .. Avion caustic rammmnaeetee Continued on page 6 ) Soft ate G/h aid BAA and 207. coe 42 00 and quality, 30 to feet ..... 65 2x 48-14-16 .. ..... 60 ( CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 71 elle Price is not a determining factor unless quality is considered Quality is the ‘‘keystone”’ of all Disston Products—the prices within the reach of mechanics every- / where. Improvement of that high quality of material, temper, design and workman- ship which has gain- ed world-wide the ne: renown for DISSTON SAWS, TOOLS, FILES, has kept pace with the stead- ily increasing requirements as evidenced by the ever-increasing demand and the great growth of the plant itself. Disston Steel and shop treatments defy success- ful duplication of Disston Quality and Efficiency— a guarantee of continued supremacy. HENRY DISSTON & SONS INCORPORATED KEYSTONE SAW, TOOL, STEEL & FILE WORKS PHILADELPHIA, U.S. A. BRANCH HOUSES : Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Memphis, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Toronto, Vancouver. Reg. U.S.A. Pat. Off. 72 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER. PRICES — Continued : No: 2) Moulding 75/4:- 5. ase sies ens 47 00 Ss : 1$-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 50 No. 2 Moulding 6/4 |. 1..... 12.0 47 00 4/4 A cat Ex wg ae Bier tas aie ey ae ies Ep Tce ie ere eager 4 00 No. 2 Moulding 8/4 .. ..--.. .... 47 00 5/4to 8/4 42. 44 20 ae 20 - 22 Barn Bosrigemiad x 12 54 00 3 : Re: ae Fy 55 - 60 and 3x 4 random lengths, 10 . : s : et d 22 50 23 50 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- 4/4 33 - 37 23 - 27 17 - 20 BOSTON, MASS. COE ARE UD mesiusiecticl. seis ” town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- B/4to 8/4. 36-40 (25-30 A7O0F wtiednte Goce Cae ‘ AN [Other aeaadaate gleneth aay lows: 1/30-in. maple, $3.50 per M. feet; 1/24- 10/4to12/4- 45-48 35-88 22-25 Selects 1 to 2 inch prt aud) austere aie adap) (922100 25°00 rnaple, $2.7) (pec Mi fcctea/ 20s 16/4 49-52 39 - 42 Fide Aepniion aint atans eee 7209 Oin. and up merchantable $4.00 per M. feet; 3/16-in 3-ply maple, sand- BIRCH Fine common, 1% to 2 in. .. 74 00 75 00 boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 2450 ed one side, 3%c per ft.; %-in. 3-ply maple, 4/4 38 - 40 28 - 30 18 - 20 Nos Gitsidl in eee 1 x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s sanded one side, 4c per ft. All F.O.B. James- 57 00 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 19 - 23 INo: 1) (Cuts 12450 2: Sse. 64 00 68 00 clipped and bundled ......... 22 town, New York. $90 to $9,000 per Year Cling-Surface treatment of your belts may save much of this for you ever year. Potato Scale Boiler Cleanser “A Deadly Enemy of Scale” The table below was com- piled on the assumption of 4 Ib. of coal per horse power hour, 300 working days per year, 10 running hours per day, and a coal cost of $3.00 per ton. Horse ; Power Percent Saving in Power 20% 380% 40% $ 180 $ 270 $ 360 360 540 720 720 1080 1440 1080 1620 2160 1440 2160 2880 1800 2700 3600 4500 1000 1800 3600 5400 7200 9000 In a 200 h.p. plant operated with The Southern Engineer concluded that tight belts and friction load of 40 per proper belt and pulley management in cent., which is a common figure, treat- that plant “Would mean a saving of ment with Cling-Surface will reduce the 1,139 pounds of coal in ten hours. At friction load possibly to 20 per cent. $3 a ton this means a saving of $1.79 The 20 per cent. power saving thus af- a day. $1.79 a day or $537.00 a year fected, according to the table, amounts was being wasted.” to $720 per year. Isn’t that worth We needn’t say more. Cling-Surface 50% $ 450 900 1800 2700 3600 Plant 10% 50 $ 90 100 180 200 360 300 540 400 720 500 900 We absolutely guarantee this Boiler Cleanser to remove all while? The Southern Engineer published this practical example in Jan. 1913 issue: “A manufacturing plant of 250 horse- power nominal rating required an aver- age of 268 horse-power for 10 hours a day. “The question was raised as to the actual losses due to tight and stiff belts. This led to the application of the indicator.” would do much in the above plant and besides it stops slip, waterproofs and preserves belting, and it makes belts pull without making them sticky. Let us refer you to nearby installa- tions where savings have been made in this direction. Write now for more facts, figures, and literature. old scale, and if a small quantity is used continually, it will prevent. any new scale from forming. es The composition of this Cleanser is of such ingredients that it is harmless to metal. Send us a gallon of feed water and we will mix a quasi for free trial to suit your water conditions. WRITE TO-DAY |: (, Snowdon, Wholesale P.O. Box 1384 CALGARY, ALTA. Buffalo, N Y Denver Hte 1021 Niagara St New York Atlanta “AJAX” Loading Chain WELD: Chicago Toronto * Boston Memphis Experience has taught us that a good. chain cannot be made from. cheap material. In Ajax chains you get the best steel obtainable and every weld guaranteed. Ajax chain is guaranteed to pull stiff before breaking. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY - Standard Chain Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. MONTREAL—Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. WINNIPEG— Bissett & Loucks VANCOUVER—John Burns, 329 Railway St. Sectional view showing com- parative size of weld and chain. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 73 MAHOGANY We Carry Full Stocks of We import the highest grades of Fancy Hardwoods and on short notice can FIGURED | C U B A N Other Stocks are: Fancy Sawed Veneers furnish logs or seasoned lumber suitable for cabinet work, interior finish or VENE E R English Brown Oak Butts—Sawed to order Circassian and Turkish Walnut Logs High Grade Native Cabinet Woods and Veneers Making a Specialty ot 1-20’ and 1-8 Memorandum of Stocks on Hand and Prices on Application The Martin-Barriss Co., Importers, Cleveland, Ohio There’s Money in Lath and Shinges With these two Mowry machines ain you can use up your small lum- ber and make money on it. ee ad 7 ee = i _ _.... “Boss” Shingle" Mill The shingle machine is perfectly automatic in its action and conceded by most mill-men to be the : best shingle mill onthe market. Our lath millis also a favorite, simple in construction and easily Our Lath Mill operated. Get our literature and prices on these mills. Mowry & Sons, Gravenhurst, Ontario Lumber Horses Weare specializing this season in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. Loading chutes at Barn Doors sae via all railways, ey We can supply your wants on “SW So the very shortest notice. MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING Machine Knives, Circular Cutters and Mortise Chisel WRITE US YOUR REQUIREMENT Union Stock Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money Pn CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Z eo € SNe, ZI S 7 SS A eu First in Ce You Can Shape Your Material Easily and Quickly and to Your Entire Satisfaction on our New High Speed Ball Bearing Shaper A machine so constructed that it will run at the rate of 7200 REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE WITH ABSOLUTELY NO VIBRATION—producing the finest work obtainable on a Shaper. High Speed combined with Rigid Construction is absolutely essential to fine and accurate cutting— you have this in an American Ball Bearing Machine. We venture the assertion that our New Ball Bearing Shaper has no equal—we leave it to your judg- ment after you have seen the machine in operation and noted its excellent work. You Want the Best—It’s the Cheapest in the Long Run—And It’s An American Let us tell you all about it. OU LLLLELULULLCLLELLULULLLLCLUCUL ugg No. 2} High Speed Ball Bearing Shaper. Sales Offices : vew ors’ = American Wood Working Machinery Co. *"~, 0%. Sales Offices : ° CHICAGO , ; SPOKANE, WASH. Sharples Bldg. Executive, General Sales and Export Office : 314 W. Pacific Ace NEW ORLEANS SAN FRANCISCO Canal-La. Bank Bldg. Rochester, N. X: 46 Fremont Street CANADA LUMBERMAN We Sell “Service” — Not Simply Belting For more than thirty years we have been selling Leviathan Belting on a make-good basis. We never cut prices or talk prices. Our guarantee is as fair and square as you can ask for. It protects the buyer. We have ready to send you enough definite information concerning Leviathan Belting in your line of business, to convince you thor- oughly that Leviathan Service gives you what you should get for your investment. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL TORONTO Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. HH i Manufacturers ig i/ of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. AND WOODWORKER ~ wn Timber Grows in Value Steadily, Persistently, Consistently HERE ARE THE REASONS : DEMAND increases with the increase in popula- tion and in time becomes competitive in character. SUPPLY becomes less each year almost to the extent of the annual cut. INTENSIVE USE. Kinds and qualities of timber now regarded as valueless will be marketable in a few years. Estimates now regarded as fairly exact will be made valueless in a few years within which time more of the timber will enter the ‘‘merchantable”’ class. These are not ARGUMENTS they are FACTS. Take them into account before deciding on your next investment. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spaulding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building A Machine for very 23 880K era CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.US.A. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box ety: Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER —=“Dolphin” Belting—— is the Belt to use in wet places. It is impervious Hoisting Engines to moisture #nd gives entire satisfaction. You can run it in water and the cement will hold fast. No rivets or sewing necessary. - Pe A strongly constructed : ; and powerful machine with every attachment and convenience necessary for a complete hoisting or con- A ee The cement is ; if (8 : p tractors outfit. Waterproof Belt Z y one of the ie Fe in ny (Cae hs most El i- Particulars and prices on the full sense Ss fa adhesive Damp request. of \ | (te f Waterproofs the word | | pes) known i oe Built in all sizes Maritime ° = . | Foundry & WE SOLICIT A TRIAL ORDER | ee Sei, =| Machine Jd gm ; Works Ltd. Providence Belting Co. cat | cutee Providence, R.1., U.S. A. Ree ‘item Saal N. B. Office and Factory: 25-39 Charles St. Tee Ee : Four Inch Steam Set Works Several Times Over in The Year Will increase the capacity of your mill Because it lightens the work of your setter, making it possible for This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and him to put through more logs every day. will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. Because quicker work is possible with it than with a hand The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or operated machine. twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being Because it will set up to 4 inches with each throw of the lever kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. : ‘ : : instead of only’ 2. inches which is the limit of most hand operated Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of eetarorce y } P tires saves any amount of trouble. ‘i Prstessl yst “a es :iagehthicg it : : These are some of the reasons why several operators have increas- e old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- dake 2.000 f. day toy d ll parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- ec their cut over 2, eet per day. ou can do as well. logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Send for catalogue L-6. Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited William Hamilton Company ORILLIA, ONT. _ Peterborough, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 77 Lumber Camp Ranges and Heaters Ours: stoves are specially designed All Kinds of Stoves for to meet all requirements of camp work. We know exactly what is ee. Large or Small Camps sary and desirable in this class of stove. We put into all our stoves the best of material and workmanship coupled with the best of expert An | if 1 | Anyi An | experience. oes) UE Sah ie : The ‘Leader Range’ for coal and \ lly FESS Fimo, wood, shown in this cut is specially | HONG adapted to Lumberman Camps, Boarding Houses, Hotels and Rail- read Construction Camp Work. We also make this Range with side hinge doors. ain HNN a Write for our catalogue. : N ace a NO. 10-36A SIX HOLE LEADER RANGE AND RESERVOIR ADAM HALL, Limited = Peterborough, Ontario Manufacturers a Ranges, Heaters, etc., for Lumber Camps, Hotels, and Railway Construction g RUBBER GOODS FOR LUMBERMEN . Our long experience in the making of Rubber Belts enables us to specialize ———— Son this line. ‘‘ Monarch,” ‘‘Red Strip” and ‘‘ Lion” are our leading brands for power transmission. (Write for Booklet B-t1.) It is large, heavy and strongly built. Has good oven space and i large heating surface. When a = Hl ie good, solid, reliable stove is wanted : | ‘ the ‘Leader’ will give satisfaction. Packings “Redstone” High Pressure Sheet Packing has proved by test that it a) will outlast any other similar packing on the market. We make Spiral -and Ring Packings, etc., that are equally reliable. (Booklet P-1.) Ho for Steam, Water, etc., etc., in various grades, made especially to give satis- ’ factory and economical service under different conditions. (Booklet H-1.) One or more of our twenty brands of Fire Hose will be found, not only Fire Hose in the best equipped Factories, Mills, etc., but in almost every Fire Department in the Dominion. (Booklet H-1.) Gutta Percha & Rubber, Limited Successors to The Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Limited TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER et? a d Horizontal Slab Resaw ~@ A_ Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25M ft. at a less cost, for equine ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. éi Fe 5) i) Lx a mri ee fv ——_ rs UA *— The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. U. S. A. KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT GOING OU make money when you keep your equipment y Yi going. You'll earn most with equipment that will wear a long while and is easily and quickly repair- ed. This applies particularly to locomotives. Our locomotives are designed and built for long life, hard work and quick repairs. Extra parts are kept in stock for immediate shipment. These are made in jigs and to guages carefully checked. Rigid adherence to standards of - material are supplemented by strict. inspection and tests. Each repair part must therefore go into place with the same degree of perfection as the ori- ginal part. No machine shop is necessary. ‘This is important when the locomotive operates at a distance from a repair shop. Consider this when you purchase a locomotive. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA = CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DIXON’S Graphite Axle Grease Poor axle grease wears out your wheels and reduces the earning capacity of yourteams. Dixon’s Graphite Axle Grease gives per- fect lubrication —is the most durable and economical axle nN Mer, IXON’ ; Yn ertlast ICAN GRAP aes, lubricant — will not melt and roe ing Azle Z run in summer, or stiffen up in 8 = Wagons, Carries A winter. WRITE FOR A SAMPLE, NO. 238. JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY Established 1827 NEW JERSEY 30 DAYS FREE! A Genuine Rogers ~ Buffalo Knife Grinder is waiting here to prove to you that it will actu- ally save you money. Try it at our risk and expense. This is not a ‘‘ Tissue Paper’’ offer. It is backed by 35 years’ service to users. Our Knife and Saw Fitting Machinery literature is mighty interesting. Write us. SAMUEL C. ROCERS & CO. is tock sr. BUFFALO, N. Y. JERSEY CITY THER BROS H 5 Hollow Ground Combination Tooth Mitre Saw Patent Groover or Dado Head Can be used on any Circular Saw Mandre] For cutting any width groove from 1/8” ill cut either with or across the grain (Sent on approval). Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish to do. HUTHER BROS. SAW MFG. CO., Inc., ROCHESTER, N. Y. For either Rip or Cross Cutting Will cut equally as smooth in either, Ripping, Cross- cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with to 2” wide. grain of wood, Especially adapted for heavy hauling aaa | on steep grades, TROUT CREEK Ii sharp curves and LOGGING CO.LTD. | 4 a . uneven tracks. For = oe She wee = — logging, switching f 3| | and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. Engine being operated by the Trout Creek Logging Co., Ltd. of Trout Creek, Canada Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works : ERIE, PA., U.S. A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent “I Ne) Baldwin Logging Locomotives The geared locomotive illustrated here- with is a well-designed, practical engine, suitable for heavy service on steep grades, sharp curves, and light, structed tracks. poorly con- Baldwin Geared Locomotive Investigate the merits of the design. Further particulars will be gladly fur- nished on application. The Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.” Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ANA, ADA c ORPORATio, cane Lr. ONTAR IG sey No. 541 Chain Saw Mortiser The use of a Chain Saw Mortiser is acknowledged to be the improved method of mortising. | Our Chain Saw Mortiser is an improved machine built from the original patented designs under sole Canadian license. Our Bulletins No. 551 and 541, illustrating the different sizes of these machines which we build, sent on request. Canada Machinery Corporation, Lisi Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The GENUINE DUNBAR SHINGLE MACHINE Naturally gives better results, more reliable service and altogether higher value than any of the many copies and imitations of this famous machine. If you are buying a Shingle Machine be sure and see the Genuine Dunbar. The Real Dunbar Shingle Machine, the original and the only genuine one is manufactured solely by us. We are the Pioneer Shingle Machine Manufacturers—We supply the equip- ment that ensures permanently the best results. Write us, we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Qutfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. at a Low Price a is a well designed and sub- stantially constructed Pony Lath Mill. For mills where the work is not suff- cient to justify the purchase of a large and expensive mill the machine illus- trated above will ‘‘fill the bill” to perfection. Send for our prices and particulars The D. S. Abbot Co. Olean, New York Maple Leaf Saws sure and specify Improved Racer Cross Cut Saw when ordering your camp sup- M este LEAF SAWS, “THE PROVEN BEST,” absolutely guaranteed. Be plies. They are made of Razor steel and tempered by our secret process, which gives the best results under actual working conditions in the bush. Shurly-Dietrich Co., Limited, 6%::.;, Branch VANCOUVER, B.C. 81 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quality 3 Saw Improved Lath Bolter Points Worthy of Notice Main frame made in one piece. 2 lower feed rollers 5” diameter and power driven. 2 upper pressure rollers both power driven. Front pressure roller raises to- wards the saws, and being power Pa driven prevents bolts from flying geEtONne MFC COum,, (bl 1S a back out of the machine. ORILLIA “2 ontarRjo" 2 Bolts cannot stick. At the price we sell this mach- © ine it has no competitor. Long’s Quality Lath Bolters 4 Saw Lath Bolter A machine for mills of large cutting capacity Please notice this machine has—Three Mandrel bear- ings, the outer one being easily removed for taking off saws for filing. qa E.LONG ues Co, rs Four lower feed rollers, all power driven: Foe ORILLIA ONTARIG 78 Two top pressuse rollers, power driven. ! r Bolts cannot stick or fly back. Full particulars on Application The E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada ae REAL— Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y—Gorman, Clancey & Grindley Ltd. Agencies : IP EG ~— Stuart Machinery Go., Ltd. VANCOUVER-— Robert Hamilton & Co. ' CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER = Te TH: hf, 5 All FI UE = OTTAWA, ONT. Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario For Sale 500,000 feet 1 inch White Pine No. 5 and 6 Boards. GENERAL OFFICE Sudbury, Ont. SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. AND WOODWORKER The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada We have the following stock for prompt shipment :— . 1-in., 1%-in., 1%4-in., 2-in. No. 1 Common and Better Basswood. . 1-in., 1%-in. and 2-in. Log Run Ash. . 1-in., 2-in. and 3-in. Log Run Elm. . 1%-in. and 2-in. Log Run Birch. . I-in. x 4, and 1-in. x 5 No. 1 R. Spruce. . 1%-in. and 2-in. M. R. Pine Sidings. . 2-in. x 6, 8, and 10-in., 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. . 1-in. x 5, 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER Send me Your Orders for. . 100 M1 x4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190M1ix5 ‘* 15 M 1 x 9 ee ce oe ee 60M1x1l0 ‘“ 66 cs 6 Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, fiemioe Basewantl Lath Wholesale Dealer in Rough and A. SPEN ER Dressed Lumber, Lath | and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. Rainy River Lumber Co., Lid. Rainy River, Ontario Lumber, Lath and White Pine Mouldings and Casings Fine Planing Mill Work Prompt Shipments ; The Best Loading Facilities in Canada Mail All Enquiries to General Sales Office: 417 and 419 Union Bank Bldg. WINNIPEG JAY SPENCER, Sales Manager THE LONG LUMBER CO. Head Office HAMILTON, ONT. Branch Office TORONTO, ONT. Get our Prices on our Longford and South River Stocks. We Have in Shipping Condition Hemlock, Pine, Spruce and Hardwoods. In Transit, 5 Cars XXX B.C. Shingles, A.Cotton’s Brand. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 13 Cedar For Sale About one and a half million feet of Cedar, Culvert Timber, 8x 8 to 12x 12. For particulars apply to Mason, Gordon &Co. 23."32* Montreal, Que. For low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Short Leaf Finish Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash cicteuaaii Cypress Lumber, Lath and Shingles New Brunswick Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. TRY Head Office: North Bay, Ont. Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. | | North Bay Mill gi eS White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Yellow Pine Timber Sellwood Jct. Mill And Lumber Rough or Dressed White and Norway Pine. Lumber Car Material and Long Timbers and Lath a Specialty PROMPT SHIPMENTS Spanish Mill | ‘ White and Norway Pine, Spruce E. tala Sot ages and Hemlock, Lumber and Lath. Miss. a Ohio Vessel and rail shipment. DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. = Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | | iN) r PUN ME i) [LDA (Hi iI! "ANTS? INtruaarerat if "eqn i Witntuunrenalt Ay core” (anne _ —— —— —_ ——— = ——— — = il WU li il i (TD FeO UST ENIPRSY oak ul ct OU The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited JOHN DONOGH & CO. Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Wholesale Dealers Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods Special Offerings: cee ae 3 x 8x 10-16 M. R. Red Pine Pe weneatensits 4 UM: f328 18° « “ SPRUCE {1 x 4-5-6, No. ry 29M. ft. 2x 10-18 “ “ 19M. 2x 810/16 Ob 66 30M. ft.3x8 10/16 M.R. Spruce 50M. ft. 3x 10 10/16 “ce “ \1 x 8-10, No. 1 Dry RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry 50M. ft.2x1210/6 « r | WHITE PINE—14% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls 50M. ft.1x1210/16 ‘ «“ LATH—1%—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine ALL 1912 CUT spaneNtiss 15, Toronto/Se; TORONTO pesos owe. 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO WHY BUY NORWAY? When we can sell you 2 x 8, 2 x 10 and 2 x 12, © 10-16 ft. White Pine, with the Dressing in, at ji very near the same price. We also offer, — A block of 300 M ft. 2 in. Dressing Cuts and better,1911 manufacture » 100 M ft. 1 x10, 10-16 ft. Small Log Mill Run White Pine L U M B E. R C O M P A N Y Two cars 1 x 8 and wider, 10-22 ft. Norway, 40% 10 in. and over wide | LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO The Oliver Lumber Co.,Ltd. | Spears & Lauder 540 Confederation Life Bldg.. Toronto Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg.. TORONTO We offer the following White Pine 1912 cut at Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers close prices. in 50 M 8/4 Good Sidings 4 40 Mpls Stade Ani Hardwood, Hemlock and Pine Lumber 100 M 6/4 x 10 Common and Dressing er 50 M 8/4 Shop Can ship immediately 6x6" to 12x12” Hemlock 50 M 4/4x 12 Mill Run and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. Do You Want a Lumber Salesman? | @ Every live lumber salesman in Canada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. ! @ Youcan get the man you want through a small advertisment in the “Wanted and For Sale” department of this paper. MONTREA 97 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 2 ie MILLS AT MONT LAURIER, P.Q. 2 Canada St. James Street We offer for Prompt Shipment : Spruce, Pine, Hemlock : Birch all sizes, Rough or Dressed 15,000,000 Feet ALWAYS ON HAND. Our Double Band Mill, Huttig, Ark. With two mills like this we manufacture 40,000,000 feet of band sawn Southern Hardwoods annually. We guarantee our lumber to be of ex- cellent widths, full thickness, and to contain 50% to 75% of 14’ and 16' lengths. We make high grades and all of the ‘‘CREAM ”’ is in each grade. Send us your enquiries. WISLUMBCO STANDARDS 50,000 ft. 4/4 Ist and 2nd Plain White Oak. 30,000 ft. 5/4 1st and 2nd Plain White Oak. 50,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common Plain White Oak. 25,000 ft. 6/4 Ist and 2nd Plain White Oak. 20,000 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Plain White Oak. 50,000 ft. 4/4 Ist and 2nd Red Gum. 40,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common Red Gum, 75,000 ft. 4/4 x 13 to 17-in. Box Board Tupelo. 30,000 ft. 4/4 3 65,000 ft. 4/4 13-in. and wider 1st and 2nd Tupelo. 6 to 12-in. Ist and 2nd Tupelo. x x 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 13 to 17-in. Box Board Sap Gum. x x 50,000 ft. 4/4 75,000 ft. 4/4 < 13-in. and wider 1st and 2nd Sap Gum. 6 to 12-in. 1st and 2nd Sap Gum. 75,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common Sap Gum. 60,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common Sap Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 18-in. and wider No. 1 and Panel Cottonwood. 25,000 ft. 8/4 + 8/: 100,000 pieces Log Run Hickory. 1-% x 1%-19-in. Oak Squares. A good stock of Oak, Gum, Cypress, Cottonwood, Elm and Maple. Wisconsin All beginning ° to A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto Mills Huttig, Ark. Deering, Mo. Lumber Company CHICAGO the Planing Mill Owners are recognize that the Mahony Blower System ‘consumes the least amount of power of all slow speed shaving exhaust systems. They will cost you less to instal than the other kind. Make me prove it. Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Shawanaga, Burpee, McConkey, Miuills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 1 8 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. id HAL at Wiichaae for edkoN saws: 3-block right hand steam feed carriage 4 Lap Grinder. fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. a a Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. _ Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. = Log Loader for right hand mill. H a 8 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 10 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. kickers complete for tight and left hand mills. p= POWER PLANT 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. BUCH UR SI 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water 1 Log-loader. Pumps. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 2 z eect Gag Bigeeie fon Gane cause and 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 110 h.p. Engine. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. ae - Ed f dry lumb talled. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, 4 BSE tOG agian RY. AGADESs|S RBS ‘ made by Diamond Iron Works. a ee for ripping dry lumber, not in- 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- BEANS: ber, with necessary levers, rolls and 1 30.h.p. Generator, 250 volt. transfer chains to complete outfit. Lath Mill with bolter. Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM Automatic Filing Machine for D.C. band saws. Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. S.C. band saws. a 30 light are generator. = There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. to Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work, - 12-in. = All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. Limited TORONTO, CANADA 26 Ernest Avenue, 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FIR TIMBERS HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES es TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CO., LID. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., Do You Handle Interior Trim? HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. LUMBER IN TRANSIT We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into floor- ing or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co., Limited - Meaford, Ontario HEAD OFFICE : Imperial Timber and Trading Co., Limited 530.1.2-3 Rogers Bldg., VANCOUVER, B.C. Douglas Fir Timbers == AND DURABILITY | QUICK DESPATCH | mee ag PRIC ES Ayan HIGH GRADE X X X | FIR AND RED CEDAR SHINGLES. EXPORT AND RAIL SHIPMENTS CEDAR DOORS. any size up to 110 feet. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 17 Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING ASENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. We Offer—Several Cars CLEAR WHITE’ CEDAR SHINGLES At Special Price For Shipment to POINTS NORTH AND WEST OF TORONTO Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited ; Toronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. al B. Snowball Co., Limited Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912. 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From HARDWOODS , 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER to Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. QUARTERED W yy ITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company | The W. M. Ritter Lumber Company ‘Manufacturers of Below is a list of Dry Lumber Veneers and Panels which we can Ship Promptly IN ALL NATIVE WOODS CHESTNUT. No. 1 Common, 4/4, 4 cars. We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, ne i commen o/h ‘se : : t I 4 wor Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs ee Re eer ees Pee eee pie and seconds, 6/4, 3 cars. ah atic onone - irsts and seconds, 5/4, 2 cars. Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. BASSWOOD! Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. 1s and 2s, 4/4, 10 ft. and 12 ft., 2 cars. Is and 2s, 4/4, 14 ft. and 16 ft., 3 cars. 1s and Qs, 5/4, 10 ft. and 12 ft, 1 car. e 1 d 2 4, 14 fi d 16 ft., : Factory and Office, Steele St, JAMESTOWN, N.Y. No. 1 Cue 4/4 {0 ke and 42 Hoe No. 1 Common, 5/4, 10 ft. and 12 ft., 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 5/4, 14 ft. and 16 ft., 1 car. 1s and 2s, 5/8, 24in, to Q7-in., 1 car. 1s and 2s, 5/8, 28-in. and up, 1 car. Manufacturers of teand 2c) :4/4. qaintos Avr ones 1s and 2s, 4/4, 12-in. to 17-in., 3 cars. M ] B h B e h . 1s and 2s, 4/4, T-in. to 23-in., av. 14, 2 cars. a p e 9 e€ e Cc 9 1 r Cc 9 erat 4/4, 6-in. and up, 2 cars. 1s and 2s, 5/4, 6-in. and up 2 cars. 1s and 2s, 6/4, 6-in. and up, 1 car. Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Noo E Common, 4/4 ip ant 8 eae No. 1 Common, 6/4, 6-in. and up, 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 8/4, 6-in. and up, 2 cars. Correspondence solicited All our own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices. - = Ontario Representative: - W. H. White Company John Hall, Box No. "32, Toronto, canbe Boyne City Lumber Company Phone Parldale aes BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN ~Columbus, Ohio LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS HO B A RT g | CO QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK e POPLAR ASH Special Attention to our Canadian Trade Yards at Nashville, Tenn. CHOICE W hi tl f the ab Sree Loonie eee anes Southern Hardwoods, WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Cypress, Wistar Underhill & Nixon Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine Real Estate Trust Bidg., Philadelphia, Pa. SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES Canadian Ae ee 53 STATE STREET = BOSTON, MASS. W. J. ANDERSON : 288 Ottawa Aven 3 G.'H! JOHNSON: LONDON, ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 YARD AT—PRISON POINT CaBLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 an Business HE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Mills: Seles J. M. Clifford é? Co. Franklin, Va. Manufacturers and Dealers in The Atlantic Lumber Co. all Kinds of Incorporated | Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. Hardwood Lumber Poplar Basswood Cypress Elm Oak Ash _ Mapl Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber We have a full stock of the above ie We | air ale - EMEA ===. See 2 line and high grades. Prompt shipments on Canadian Branch mixed cars, 211 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto ' Best Quality Uniform Grades Low Prices Robert Vestal, Manager GET OUR QUOTATIONS BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Detroit a re Mich. Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, "” 'Wionreal'E. a. MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber ee ee ane Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin An Up-to-date Cross-cutting Machine D. G. Cutler Company > Duluth, Minn. : i a Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, Selects Timbers Shops Yard Stock Commons Clears and and Mouldings Mouldings = The East Kootenay Lumber Co. ; ; we Limited Made only by- Butterworth & Lowe Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. Fassett Lumber Co., Limited, Fassett, Que. Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and | Hardwood Lumber We also make a specialty of Long Timbers Rough and Dressed CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 21 C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST” Imma Tp mm \ \\ SW Mr. RETAILER! We have in stock, ready to ship Interior Finish Dove: LAS Be Company, NAPAWEE EE, Ows.Cam, eee (Red) sey : mes Pine Sto ps Bleedin ¢ a ack As e - Mahogany Red Birch Spruce D OUGLAS corm toe” Seem || EGYPTIAN LINIMENT O have in your stable a liniment that Doors, Sash, Frames ‘i will stop bleeding immediately, is to have something that may save the life : of one of your horses. General Millwork Ours is the one liniment on the market that can make good this claim. It is also a sure Send us your enquiries cure for the various diseases of horses— thrush, spavins, curbs, splints, callouses and In car lots or local shipments sprains. Get our Literature—it will interest you. e e Webb Lumber Co., Limited Douglas & Co Toronto g = NAPANEE, - ONT. 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 1%4x9 and 2x9, GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No.1 1x4 Ix 14x7 2x 2x9 x x 1x5 1x10 1}x8 2x5 2x10 3x8 1x6 1x6 1j{x4 14x9 2x6 x 3x9 1x7 1x7 14x5 14x10 2x7 3x5 3x10 1x8 1x8 14x6 2x3 2x8 3x6 3x11 1x9 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). 3x12 1x10 We also solicit Special'Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Canada’s Largest Sash and Door House EVERY DOOR MADE OF SELECT KILN DRIED STOCK eae ne ae ; i DOORS BOX SHOOKS ida PORTABLE BLINDS HOUSES : NORTH MOULDINGS STAR -REFRIGER- LUMBER ATORS OTTAWA PLANING MILLS. a) A MODERN CANADIAN DOOR FACTORY. PRODUCING SIX HUNDRED DOORS EVERY DAY ONE DOOR PER MINUTE ESTATE JAMES DAVIDSON, Ottawa, Ontario Our Inserted Saws are Fitted with our Patent I.X.L. Bits and Shanks, warran- PATENTED 1X iu Jes Bir wit Nar aL ted not to slip sideways, and to cut free and easy, and have no equal in hard- wood or any other timber. Band, Gang, Saws Solid and Inserted ea ieee eT a eT . Tooth Circulars, Bits and Shanks MANUFACTURE D ONLy By & Carried in Stock at our Ottawa Branch. Tuc A J BURTON SAW CO ca Special Attention given to all Saw Re- — Vancouver B. GC. ‘pair Work. The A. J. Burton Saw Co., Ltd. HEAD OFFICE AND FACTORY EASTERN OFFICE, SALES-ROOMS AND VANCOUVER, B.C. REPAIR WORKS BOX 848 374 Sparks St., OTTAWA, ONT. Phone 1748 Phone 7458 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER aa E-H. Heaps &Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish,etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR TIMBER Mills at | Head Office: 445 Hastings Street West Vancouver and R.uskin, B. C. VANCOUVER, B.C. ATKINS STERLING SAWS Made in Canada Band, Circular, Cross Cut A Perfect Saw for Every Purpose ES oo ws TINS & CO., rent ‘saws Factory, HAMILTON, ONT. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell Street No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. oy The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. E Section of Griplock ‘Riveted Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Fy 0 * ® S rae Everything in Timber Theres Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO, LTD., Barnet, B. C. Write, Wire or Phone for Buying Clothing ? “Carss” Mackinaw Clothing For long service and smart appearance you should CARSS . always wear CARSS 66 Carss 99 . Mackinaw Clothing Satisfaction is guaranteed. Every Sone: bears the ‘‘ Carss’’ Mackinaw label. All ‘‘Carss’’ Mackinaws are made of pure wool manufactured by us in our own factory. Write for booklet to-day. It tells you how to order by mail. Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co., Limited ORILLIA - Ontario For over thirty years manufacturers of the “only Genuine Waterproof Mackinaw in Canada” 4 Venere Press | | California White Pine ARS nn California Sugar Pine Hydraulic and other Presses for mill’ and factory use. e e Built in all sizes or to suit and Ar IzOnda Soft P Ine special conditions. WRITE FOR PRICES ) AND. QUOTATIONS Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber William R. Perrin 4k LOUIS WUICHET and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 25 THE BIG DEMAND FOR “Defiance Woodworking Machines Is a plain case of “survival of the fittest.” Through years of ordinary and unusual service in hundreds of woodworking machines, they have proven the most durable and longest lived. And to no little extent is this durability due to the fact that OUR PLANT IS SO EFFICIENTLY EQUIPPED Every Defiance machine is accurately machined and perfect to the smallest detail. Consequently their performance must be positive and out of the ordinary. Further information concerning their trustworthiness will be fur- nished upon application. e e The Defiance Machine Works Defiance, Ohio, U.S.A. Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfound- land Co., St. John (Newfoundland), Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). “The Narrow Saw King” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut Saws have won their way to universal popu- larity by the good work they do and their general reliability. They have been put to every test and come through successfully, proving that they are worthy of the confidence placed in them. If you want the best results, use a Narrow ‘‘Saw King.” 12 inch Felloe, Hound and Bow Bender No. 4 Double Spokane Tenoner and Equalizer The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut is specially adapted to Pulp wood and Small timber being a straight back Saw and ground to a true taper, three gauges from cutting edge to back of saw. Write for catalogue telling you all about the King of saws R. H. SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED SAW MANUFACTURERS . ST. CATHARINES, ONT. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and:Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. Special Prices |. For Quick Sale Q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q In consequence of this we need more piling. space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. Spruce, Clear and No. 1 White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better 2” Scant x 4" and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1 x 46" x 10 ft. and up - : 300 M. small percentage under 10 ft, ; 1 x 6” - - - 250M 1 4 8” 6s (74 - a = 200 M : 1 X 10” 66 66 i c A 100 Spruce Merchantable ix7’ indus LAD | See 2” Scant x 6" x 10 ft. and So doen: 400 M. BY! a “dha - - - 400M Q” «XQ! SANT. 1% x4" « 69 ft. : aaa pie ort Woe ll AS) hoo m -14x7'“10ftandup - - - 400M 2” « xii’ 10ftandup - - 30M. Ox Oe 3"x 11" and12" =“ ~ainieeeya pea 151 White Pine, Mill Run All choice stock and bone dry. : - 3.x 6’ and up, 10 ft. and up - - 300M. Can load same day order is received Wire or Write Promptly. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited BATHURST, NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 27 HE Millman who is studying for efficiency must see the waste in hen the gang draws “pay using Belts that go wrong—tying up the whole outfit. He must see e for loa ing the waste of precious time—which is money. He must also see the loss entailed by a gang being thrown off work, but not off the pay roll. A cheap belt piles up a bill of expense that may seem purely in- cidental—but which is directly attributable to poor belting. A belt runs slack and must be fixed—stopping an expensive machine, wasting the men’s time which runs quickly into money— often falling down on deliveries and losing business. A Goodyear Belt will not run slack—Because it will not stretch. In the making of Goodyear belting, the many plies of hard-fibre cotton duck— each thoroughly permeated with rubber “‘friction’”—are compressed into a solid combination of strength and grip. The Goodyear “curing” or vulcanizing is done while the Belt is stretched to its utmost limit by special machinery. All tendency to stretch in service is taken away. That is why Goodyear Belts do not stretch in service. The toughness of carefully-tested cotton fibre, inseparably united under tremendous pressure with high-grade rubber friction, makes a pliable Belt of great strength. GOODYEAR BELTS Goodyear Belts grip the pulleys. They convey ALL the power because they do not slip. The outer surface of rubber holds tenaciously to the pulley. The belt is pliable under any weather conditions. This rubber covering protects the inner fabric of the Belt from rain, oil, etc., which would cause rot and decay. Neither heat nor cold, rain or shine, can affect the pliability and effectiveness of our Rubber Belts. They re- main soft under the hardest service. Repeat orders from millmen, and big increases in © sales, prove that they are satisfying the de- mands of experienced men. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. of Canada, Limited Head Office, TORONTO Factory, Bowmanville Our free book on choosing a belt would interest you. A card to our nearest branch will bring you one. Branches at Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Hamilton, London, Toronto, Montreal, St. John, N.B. » Sa — - - 2 Seek : ’ iS) 10/¢) CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Can you reduce the cost of your Knives ? There is one good way to do this. Not by paying less first cost for Knives but by getting the best that the market affords. The Simonds Knife is, we claim and would like to prove to you, a Knife that will hold its cutting edge for extra long service. The saving comes in the length of time you can run a Knife without stopping to grind it also in the length of life of the Knife. We manufacture at our Montreal factory all styles of Knives and Bits and we will promptly fill your orders for anything in this line you may specify. Simonds Machine linives Vancouver Montreal St. John Saw-~Mill Machinery We manufacture the following High-Grade Saw-Mill Machinery :—New Modern Saw-Mill Carriages, with either three or two head-blocks ; P. Payette’s New Patent Saw-Mill-Dog, for use in either winter or summer; P. Payette’s Grip-Set Works ; Steam Feed Valves, Steam Lifter and Loaders Valves. Five different class and style of Edgers, for either light or heavy duty. Combined Gang-Circularsand Edgers, or Independent Gang- Circulars. Four-Saw Bolter Steam-Canters, Steam Lifters and Loaders, and a 2 general line of saw-mill re oe iii. machinery. Detachable : : Chain-Sprockets, Castings of Gray-Iron, Semi-Cast Steel, and brass castings for general use. Descriptive Booklet and prices mailed free upon™ request.ige 3, = a P. Payette & Co. Engineers and Machinists Penetanguishene, Ont., Canada Simonds Canada Saw Co., Limited | \ ; CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER A National Journal Gnada lumberman Worker Issued on the Ist and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: TORONTO - - Telephone Main 2362 - .220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. Randolph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building BOSTON - - - Main 1024 - - - 643 Old South Bldg. OI NeE NG - = = = - - = 3 Regent Street, $.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; other foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention _ of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. Vol. 33. Toronto, July 15, 1913 No. 14 The Value of Top Lopping A report has been made by the New York Conservation Commis- sion upon the efficiency of top lopping. The law required that the tops be lopped by the lumbermen at their own expense, and but little objection was made to its enforcement until last year. Then, protests became so numerous that the superintendent of forests held several hearings to ascertain the objections in detail, and also made a per- sonal investigation of the areas upon which tops had been lopped. The opponents of the measure claimed that fires can be fought easier where tops have not been lopped; that the unlopped trees decay faster than the lopped ones; that fires are more severe in lopped areas than where the tops are not lopped; that the cost of lopping is too great; and that in any event, it is not necessary to lop tops less than three inches in diameter. After fully investigating the situation, the superintendent of forests concluded that top lopping is beneficial in New York if the prevention of forest fires. In his report to the com- mission, he summarizes his observations as follows :— “First—That the top lopping law does very materially increase the fire protection, because the period of danger after lumbering is greatly shortened. It is admitted that if a fire does occur within two or three years after lumbering, the damage will be fully as great, and in some cases worse, when lopped, but this danger exists for a far shorter period. “Second—That the thoroughness with which the lopping is done has much to do with the future results. If the operator appreciates that proper lopping induces decay and endeavors to get the brush as close to the ground as possible, excellent results will be obtained. “Third—That a limitation may be made beyond which it is not 29 necessary to lop. We believe that if any tree, limb or top has its branches cut off from any part which is over three inches in diameter, the material will be sufficiently near to the ground to induce decay and that lopping below this size is an unnecesary waste of time and money.” Recommendation is made that the law be modified to give the Conservation Commission sufficient discretion in its enforcement so that lopping may not be required under local conditions that render unlikely the spread of fires in unlopped areas. An Opportunity and a Crisis Canadian manufacturers of doors have watched with concern during recent years the increasing imports of doors manufactired by the large plants in the United States. An attempt has been 1cde in Ontario to fight this competition by creating sentiment against it, but there has been practically no definite result, the real source of the trouble being the modern and extensive equipment of the United States door plants as compared with those in Canada. Canadian door manufacturers are now realizing the truth of this and the near future will probably see the erection of Canadian plants but on a scale that will enable manufacturers to meet the competition from the United States. In British Columbia for instance one plant of this nature has already been built for the production of fir doors, which will prob- alily prove that the situation can be controlled by energetic competi- ti n better than by seeking to create sentiment in opposition to the imported product. From a purely business point of view this is the same method of meeting the situation. Other Canadians should fol- low this example and try to meet the competition on equal grounds before complaining of it as an injustice. The export trade of the United States in sash and doors has prac- tically trebled during the past five years. From the United States point of view the situation is exceptionally encouraging, as the foreign markets, including Canada, instead of being glutted, seem to be anxi- ous for more. There is every indication of the trade continuing to grow. This was not always the case. About nine years ago the United States export trade in sash and doors amounted in value to neatly a million and a half dollars, but an era of bad trade followed until in 1908 the total was only $479,266. Then improvement gradually re- turned until, during the fiscal year 1912, the total export trade of the United States in sash and doors again passed the million dollar mark, the total being $1,180,366. The trade therefore, is steadily approach- ing its proportions of ten years ago. Moreover, instead of showing any sign of receding, the report for the nine months ending with March shows a total for that period practically equivalent to the total for the entire previous twelve months. The total for the present calendar year will apparently pass the million and a half mark. Can- ada’s share of these doors—by far the largest share of any—amounted to over half a million dollars worth, practically four times the total of ten years ago. Nine years ago, when the high record occurred, England was the largest foreign customer, taking over half a million dollars worth of sash and doors in one year. From that time however, England’s purchases have dwindled down to a little less than a quarter of a mil- lion dollars worth. The present indications are that the English trade can be built up again to something like its old proportions and in the meantime the Canadian trade is growing rapidly. double what it was the previous year. Trade with other countries is also being developed in like manner. In the Argentine for instance, a little order for $113 worth was put through in 1906. This was the forerunner of better things. Last year the total shipments of United States sash and doors to the Argentine were valued at $44,071. Ten years ago the trade with Australia amounted in value to $79,804. It dwindled for some reason until 1911, when it was only $200. Then a recovery took place and last year the total value was $58,606. The trade with South Africa ten years ago was valued at nearly half a million dollars. It also declined and was only $62,492 in 1908. Since then it has been doubled. Last year the total was $129,282. The figures are instructive to Canadians. In the first place they seem to contradict forcibly the claim that the exported doors are cheap grades, shipped sometimes at a loss, to capture a foreign mar- Last year it was 30 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ' ket or to avoid injury to the home markets. Expansion of this nature point strongly to modern equipment, skilled workmen and intelligent business management. Dumping methods have unquestionably been a factor at times, but they cannot account entirely for continued growth of export trade. Practical production of a good article at a closely competitive price is the reasonable explanation. Canadian manufacturers have admitted to one another that the reason for the increasing imports is largely the wonderful equipment, enormous ca- pacity and skilled workmanship, which characterize so many of the United States plants and organizations. When these are backed by the strenuous methods of United States salesmen, the story is much more than half told. The situation should be studied more critically by Canadian manufacturers. Such a study will lead to one certain conclusion, namely, that the opportunities for Canadian manufacturers of sash and doors to-day, are almost so great as they are for those of the United States. It is unquestionable that the same methods, put into practice in Canada would bring similar results. We can get the United States lumber if we want it. We can use our own if it is pre- ferable. We have but to invest our money in equipment and organi- zation on a scale commensurate with the opportunities and push our sales with the same vigor. It would be only a few years, under such conditions, before we would secure enough of the foreign trade our- selves—some of it in the United States too—to make us indifferent to the relatively small quantity of United States products coming into our own markets. This is the only logical outcome of the situation. We have remained content with a large foreign trade in rough lumber and timber for many years. The time has come—long ago now— when we should be sending out of the country a much larger percent- age of manufactured articles, rather than the rough material. This is the true national busiriess policy. Let them forget the hopeless fight for tariffs to back up half-hearted enterprise and step into the ring, ready for anything, without looking for the privilege of a handi- cap against the other fellow. Duty is a necessary source of protec- tion in many cases and we do not wish to forego its assistance where- ever it is practical or necessary. It is a valuable protection—above every thing else—against unfair competitive sacrifices. It is often advisable and may even be so in regard to the sash and door industry. But the wiser course to-day is to devote less attention to this feature of the situation and more to the opportunities for doing things on a bigger scale and in a more independent manner. Canadian sash and door manufacturers have an encouraging future to look forward to. They will undoubtedly realize the opportunities that are developing. The question is how soon and how thoroughly will they do so. The situation is one which presents both an opportunity and a possible crisis. Forest Products Exposition Assured Much discussion has appeared in the United States lumber trade press during the past year or more, of a proposal to hold a forest products exposition. Little or no opposition has been expressed, the writers invariably viewing with one another in presenting valuable suggestions for the promotion of the plan. The unanimous opinion has been that the unique and successful exhibitions held by the cement products industry, and by others, have made it imperative that the lumber industry should come forward with a similar plan and show ’ the consuming public all the facts in favor of wood. Official an- nouncement will now be made within a few days that the outcome of all this discussion will be the holding of a forest products exposition at two or three United States cities during the coming winter—pro- bably during January, 1914. The National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association backs and finances the enterprise, and already $25,000 for the purpose has been pledged. The exposition thereby becomes a reality. The thousand and one details of making the show a success will be handled by a strong committee of lumbermen. In Chicago the exposition will be held for two weeks in the Coli- seum in January next. But the plan is that other cities will be favor- ed with similar expositions under the same auspices and the whole country given an opportunity to see the newest developments in build- ing material and the machinery that enters into its manufacture from tree to finish. The show should attract lumbermen, architects, contractors and home-builders from a large area of country, with resultant benefit to the lumber industry. Lumber was the material that made possible the upbuilding of the towns of North America, from.the smallest ham- let to the largest metropolis. It always will occupy its position as the chief construction material of the nation. It puts homes within reach of men of moderate means; it has made possible the speedy improvement and growth of new communities. In recent years the inevitable substitutes have put in an appear- ance. Many of them have been meritorious. Others have fallen far short of giving the service that a good forest product would. To some extent the public have been led away from lumber, with loss to themselves and the lumber industry. The exposition should serve to re-establish lumber in many minds as the only suitable material for many purposes. The exposition will not only appeal to the general public, but will be of special interest to lumbermen, for it is intended to show ma- chinery for each department of lumber manufacture. It will begin at the stump and follow the products of the forest through their various stages of refinement for the uses for which they are intended. The Government exhibit will be of unusual value. It will do much to promote the conservation idea. At the same time the oppor- tunity will not be overlooked to relieve the public mind of the idea, fostered by promoters of substitutes, that the forests are exhausted or are in danger of marked reduction within the lifetime of any person now living. The exposition can serve good purposes; and, under the direction of the National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association, should be of tremendous good to the trade. Editorial Short Lengths for Busy Readers The many complaints as to lack of cars for getting out pulp wood, pulp and paper on the lines of the Intercolonial Railway in New Brunswick and Quebec are likely to have effect in a radically reor- ganized service in the near future. A new manager has been appoint- ed for the line, and he is now planning the double tracking of a con- siderable portion of it, the improvements of the grade and great addi- tions to the terminal facilities and rolling stock. The bankers of New Brunswick have recently taken a hand in be- half of the lumber interests and sent a delegation to the provincial government to ascertain the full purpose of the recent legislation requiring a bonus for renewal of Crown land leases. C. H. Easson, St. John manager -of the Bank of Nova Scotia, and E. A. McCurdy, manager of the Royal Bank at Newcastle, with H. A. Powell, K.C., as counsel, were in attendance and the matter was very thoroughly dis- cussed. Members of the government said after the meeting that the gentlemen who attended were satisfied with the explanation that the bonus was being asked in case of renewals in lieu of having the areas put up at public auction, the government taking the stand that the province was entitled to an advance on the upset price when competi- tion was eliminated. Application for renewals must be filed before August Ist, although the leases have still five years to run.. The bonus is to vary, according to location and desirability of the lands. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3i Woodworking Plants Well Conducted Factory Inspectors Commend the Owners in Ontario for Complying with Requirements of the Law The reports of the Inspectors of Factories for the Province of Ontario which have just been published contain several interesting references to matters which concern the lumber and pulp and paper industries. The Chief Inspector dealing with the question of fire protection gives a series of practical suggestions which apply especi- ally to woodworking trades. They are as follows :— All departments to be clear of refuse of all kinds. Water barrels to be kept filled with water and fire buckets put in their places. These barrels must not be covered at any time. Water to be changed when it becomes impure. Sand-boxes to be kept filled and shovel handy at each box. Extra bucket filled with sand, ready for use, to be set on top of sand-box.” See that all fire extinguishers are in their proper places and are in working order. The complete equipment of fire extinguishers should be tested once a year, one or more each month. All fire hose to be taken out and tested twice each year, and if any repairs are necessary report to office. All rags and refuse must be kept in standard metal waste cans, and these cans to be taken by elevator man to yard before the ma- chinery stops, and must be removed from the premises the same day. Use spittoons made of metal only, and never to contain any saw- dust. Gasoline, naphtha, or other volatile oil should not be kept in building. Gas brackets must have stiff fixtures. If it is necessary to use swinging brackets, all exposed woodwork must be protected with sheet metal, leaving an air space. All waste must be hauled away from premises each day. Each floor should be kept separate by fire doors to avoid drafts. Have sheet-iron cupboards with doors and latches for the hand- ling of clothes for each man. Electric Equipment All electric wires must be drawn tight. See that the porcelain cleats are in perfect condition and insulation is in good shape on all wires. Where wires go through partitions or walls, wire should be reinforced by using fire-proof tubing or porcelain tubes. All electric wire joints must be brazed or soldered where connection is made. Lamp cords must not be hung on nails or wrapped around piping. Paper shades must not be used. Lamps must not be suspended by light twine. Fire doors and shutters must be closed every night. Stocks must not be in the way to hinder the ready closing of these fire doors. Warn the Watchman Instruct the watchman that if fire should occur prompt action must be taken, and impress upon him the importance of keeping cool. Each foreman to inspect his department at quitting time each day and see that everything is left in good order. Each foreman to go over these items carefully, and see that these instructions are carried out, and report to the office or superintendent if anything is lacking. Make an appointment with your night watchman once every thirty days for a fifteen minute talk regarding the condition of the factory; he may offer some suggestions of benefit. Inspection Issue instructions to each foreman four times a year, on the lst of July, October, January and April, cautioning them to keep every- thing in order, and sce that all fire apparatus is in the best of con- dition. It will not take fifteen minutes a day four times a year (total one hour) to dictate these instructions to the stenographer. Go a little further, and issue, the first of every quarter, an order to your superintendent to go with you on an inspection trip to see for your- self that everything is in good shape. These.few hours that you put in each year will not be noticed, but will be of great benefit and will be a good system. I am pleased to say that no serious injuries or fatalities have been reported to us during the past year through fires. Inspector A. W. Holmes in his report says:—‘The machinery used in woodworking factories on account of the high speed at which they operate is easily among the most dangerous of all, but the last few years have seen great strides towards the protection of all these machines. The greatest difficulty the Inspector has to contend with in these places is not the installing of guards, but getting the operator to use them. A few weeks ago I was in a woodworking factory to investigate an accident, where a man lost part of his finger. In talk- ing to the foreman about how it happened, I learned that guards were provided for the machine but not used. The foreman said that he never saw the machine he would use a guard on. [I replied, “You are the man responsible for the loss of the finger and should be made to pay for it. The employer has provided the guards, and it is part of your duty to insist on the men using them both by example and ad- vice.” However, before leaving him he admitted the soundness of my argument, and promised to use and insist on others using the guards in future. All machinery is dangerous, and no liberties should be taken with it.” The following table shows the causes of the accidents in saw mills and paper plants during the year :— Lumber EQOmE ctl eR a ear od nuths anc ia Sl puts oP wed oad yt) bag ah b> DSA WS 263-5. By buzz planer SRA ta a2 Se a. ae Dy ilees SEIDSLATICES We gt! the Up are sm sees INCAS teats Cia ae aig S95 eh glare ncs« & yeie © By etmery stone’... Dy, CAGED a). 15 ey Ne ot By elevators and hoists ... By crushed by logs ... Se A ae Ae PR MCNCCLEICIUN: rn, tain pclae, US arg, oes s opis os ang oe ear ete dase Byapelts 7: ae LA ee EAE Be Se By unspecified causes SDE rach bettie COPTER eae Ra oe Smothered . ns NO el DO ell ell DOO) LD) Paper and Paper Trades Byapaperrcwiting imachine si 7 kalba sat Ge ie a By elevators and hoists ... By burn, friction and fire By presses . pees he Byiconnen cutter. a9-25- (2m By cogs sVaSaWS: cih-alis « ia%e- By calanders ... By shafting . Ab pausbi (25229 (apy Dati iee. Sab 4 pee et gs By parafining machine neat sale ets Slay stata We shdeh “se buen Heateps aes agree ASIP SEATICES 2 VAe ice elem cn 6, vba lam soot ac cy wie aves MANS By belts 4 SON SL PEO Se MOM ISN sad Bes By corner staying machine ME ISEV STUSSY GAS e ee. Seto ot By pulleys. .:; By falls x ap ttn AEs Sacn'sk ysl noe ee ee By grounding machine a iguy Sp iath ioesp Sines 4 leaps beh oieiras Wize etter ead By embossing machine ... By printing... .. Ey GASES A Me pred eAttd cat tad sayin ore one o ween, age eE ares SSATP AEOUSR Sy Cony diane ts tye- ay puddcis chal apa Ee ee DANG MOONS tarec «tke ater iaory. Wa da telcsalne Ge, to die eee 2 Baye SCARS hata. eshate a Sete tare By ending machine ... 4 Referring to the Districts of “Algoma and ‘Nipissing, "Inspector Holmes says:—‘I found the condition in the saw mills on the whole very good. There is always room for some improvement, which the owners of the mills seem pleased to know, and promised to comply with same. One pleasing feature of my inspection trip was that in only one place was any child labor found, and they were far removed from the mill, carrying and piling staves. The subcontractor claim- ing that on account of school holidays, he was permitted to hire them. They were sent home, and the firm warned not to transgress in the future. This was the only case where boys were found under age. The number of industries throughout this large district is increasing very rapidly.” Se eee ROPE Ree BRN RRP NRE UwWwhrY Canadian Timber Exhibit in England ...* Western Australia has taken energetic steps to attract attention in England to its timber resources. A display of Western Australia timber is one of the prominent features of the Liverpool Industries Exhibition. The annual yalue of Western Australia timber exports is about $5,000,00C and special efforts are being made to increase this total. The example ef Western Australia might profitably be fol- lowed by the Dominign.of Canada or by the various prévinces. In- dy “stead of sending samples of the forest products in the rough, as has been the custom of ‘many occasions in the past, exhibits of Canadian timber resources should consist of the dressed and finished product, such’as doors, sash, ceiling, flooring and other interior finish. A per- manefit exhibit in the Old Country of this nature which could be moved: about to:the different industrial exhibitions should prove an important factor in*developing Canadian trade. This would apply especially tothe province of British Columbia, the product of whose forests’ dre sertously handicapped by the heavy freight rates for ship- ments across the continent to the Atlantic this handicap will shortly be lessened greatly by the opening of the Panama Canal and the op- ‘porttinity for’ demonstrating in a practical manner, the value of these Canadian products, will be an exceptionally favorabie one. a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 4 v Slash Burning a Profitable Business Fire Risk Greatly Reduced—B. C. Forestry Department assisted by Loggers Making a Study of Results and Costs . The efforts being made by the B. C. Forest Branch of the Lands Department to interest lumbermen, contractors and others in prevent- ing forest fires are meeting with encouraging success. A recent step in this direction consisting in the sending of a circular letter to all loggers in British Columbia, calling their attention to the importance of burning slash. There is no law in British Columbia requiring loggers to burn slash on logged over land. There are, however, regulations of the Forest Branch and of the Department of Railways requiring contrac- tors to burn all slash resulting from their operations whether right of way clearing, road construction or tie cutting. It was observed by the Forest Branch during the past few months that, where railway contractors burn their slash according to instructions of the Forest Branch, excellent fire protection was secured at very little cost or trouble. The lumbermen were then asked to co-operate with the burning of such slash as had recently resulted from their operations. Since the sending out of this letter quite a number of the more important companies have burned their slash and have, at very little expense to themselves, greatly decreased the fire danger to their re- maining timber. Information is now being gathered by the Forest Branch as to the actual cost.of slash burning in different sections of the Province, and it is hoped that when this information is made public it will en- courage a larger number of the operators to burn their slash this coming Fall. The letter sent to loggers referred particularly to slash burning during the spring. The valuable information which it contains how- ever will be of use in the Fall also. For this reason we reproduce it herewith :— Dear Sir:—I wish to request for the Forest Branch your earnest co-opera- tion in an effort to solve the problem of the disposal of the slash resulting from logging operations. Owing to the great density of the timber stands on the coast and in por- tions of the interior of British Columbia, to the conditions surrounding the lumber industry which permit of the removal from the woods of only a very small proportion of the stand, and to the methods of logging, the amount of slash remaining after logging is excessive. Generally also the timber remain- ing after logging is without further value, and, since the slash effectually pre- vents the growth of a valuable second crop, slash must be removed first if the land is to be utilized in producing another crop of timber. I need not point out that by far the greater portion of the land in British Columbia is, owing to its roughness and lack of soil, unsuited for agriculture, and the only possible way in which it can be made a steady source of wealth is by the growing of timber. Besides its effect in preventing the production of a second crop of timber, slash is universally recognized as the most serious of all fire hazards, and it is only a question of time before every slash area will be set on fire. This being the case, the evident thing to do is to burn the slash at such a time and under such conditions as will, so far as humanly possible to determine, render it certain that the fire does not spread to adjoin- ing timber. The Forest Act of British Columbia does not make the burning of slash compulsory although in the States of Oregon and Washington, where the Ordinary Slash a Dangerous Fire Trap conditions are identical, such laws are in effect. The Forest Act does, how- ever, empower the Minister of Lands or the Forest Board to require owners to construct a safe fire-break about any area of slash, and where necessary to protect valuable timber this provision of the Act will be enforced. To be at all safe or effective against July or August fires, fire-breaks must consist of a strip 5 to 10 feet wide cleared to mineral earth and a strip 10 to 30 feet wide cleared of brush, inside which all dead snags standing within a dis- tance of 100 feet must be felled. As long as the slash remains, however, the danger from fire is still serious, and it is felt that it would be far better to burn the slash itself than to con- struct such fire-breaks, the cost of which is as much or more than that of slash burning. = A number of loggers in British Columbia have already adopted the prac- tice of burning their slash every year either in the spring or in the Fall, and I-hope that you will decide to apply the plan to your operations and take up the matter immediately with your superintendent. During April no permit to burn is required, and after May ist permits can be obtained from the local forest officers. While it is impossible to specify the conditions as to weather when burning can be done safely, or the methods by which the burning can be most effectively accomplished, these matters being best determined by your superintendent, the following general rules maye be of assistance :— (1) Always construct a trail or a light fire-break around the slashed area before starting fires. This will serve to confine the fire and also permit men to get around the fire quickly. i . (2) Be sure and have enough men on hand when you start a fire to con- trol the fire if it threatens to spread beyond the slash. (3) Never start a fire in the morning unless you feel certain a strong wind will not arise. The best time to start a fire is after 4 o'clock in the Slash Burning Makes Safe Logging Piled Slash reduces fire nish CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER afternoon on a calm day; if the weather is warm and the slash dry all the better. (4) If the slash area is surrounded by timber start fires first on the lee- ward side if there is a breeze, or on the uphill side if on a slope. When the danger of fire spreading beyond the area to be burned is past, set fire on the windward side or at the base of the slope; also whenever possible take advan- tage of a breeze blowing away from green timber. (5) Burn over the area as quickly as possible. ing fires in a large number of places. ; (6) Keep a watchman on the area burned until all fires are out. Cut down any snags which may be burning. All fires should be completely out before June 15th. Experience has shown that slash can be burned safely at the cost of 5 to 20 cents an acre, and that this expense is fully repaid by the resulting added safety of the camps, equipment and surrounding timber. The cost can be materially reduced if the policy of annual burning is definitely adopted, since by a little forethought the superintendent and foreman can arrange to have drag and skid roads serve as fire-breaks. When it is known where the boundary of an area to be burned will be, it is also a material help to have the trees felled away from the green timber. I would appreciate it very much if you would report what action you take, if any, with respect to burning your slash, giving the area burned, the weather conditions, methods of controlling the fire, and the cost. At the end-of the season this information will be collected in the form of a bulletin and mailed to all the lumbermen. It is also desired that the owners of timber be prepared to discuss the subject thoroughly at the International Fire Protection Convention, which will be held in Vancouver next December. This can be done by start- Northern Ontario Suffers from Forest Fires Alarming reports of forest fires in Northern Ontario were re- ceived during the first three days of the present month. A prolonged period of dry and very hot weather had prevailed and everything was ready for a disastrous conflagration. The district in the neighborhood of the Transcontinental and the T. & N. O. Railways was seriously menaced, fires springing up in all directions and threatening to join forces. The town of Earlton about 26 miles from Cobalt was wiped out by fire on June 29th. The loss included two hotels, two saw- mills and a number of other buildings. At that time the whole coun- try from Thornloe to Cochrane was in danger. Reports received on July Ist stated that the whole of the Temiskaming country was ablaze with forest fires. Even around the settled towns of Cobalt, New Liskeard and Haileybury much apprehension was felt. On the afternoon of July Ist a slight rain fell at Cochrane which lasted for ten minutes and put out the fires in that neighborhood. This gave some rest to the fire fighters, but would have been insuf- ficient to prevent the impending destruction. Reports from Jack- sonboro, a short distance west of Cochrane, where Jackson & Tindle have their operations, states that 100,000 sawed logs representing a year’s work were destroyed. At Cochrane, the saw mill and yard of McKnight and McKinnon were in danger for a long time. Only a fortunate turn in the wind saved this plant. After July Ist the weather again became excessively hot and dry and the struggle had to be started once more by practically all the people living in the north country. By July 4th the flames were as threatening as they had ever been. The weather was close and hot -and a stiff wind was assisting the flames greatly. Late in the after- noon however, a heavy rain-fall commenced which put a check on the fires in practically all parts of the country. No loss of life is report- ed from any settlements. Many reports have been received however, of the great hardships endured by those who had to fight the flames and in many cases had to fly from them, leaving all their possessions to be destroyed. Recent reports from Cochrane state that the large new mill being ‘erected by Jackson & Tindle, at Jacksonboro, was destroyed.. This report had not been confirmed up-to-date. Of the spruce and pulp wood wiped out at various points it is estimated that one-third be- longed to the government and two-thirds to settlers or land owners. A large amount of fire-swept territory belongs to veterans who re- ceived it in land grants. Graves Bigwood Plant Progressing Graves, Bigwood & Company, Limited, Toronto, report that they are making good progress in connection with the erection of their new ‘mill at Byng Inlet, Ont., to take the place of the one that was destroy- _ ed by fire last year. In re-building their mills, the company are put- ting in an extensive rail transfer system on their trams. They are therefore, discarding the trucks which are thereby displaced and those which are in excess of their requirements for regular shipping. Rails are being laid on the upper deck of their trams by which means the lumber will be distributed all through the yard. Shipping will be done however, as heretofore, on lumber trucks on the lower decks of the trams. These arrangements afford great flexibility in the equip- ol of ive j : : os “> i sag ae ee ee ide , 33 ment and contribute materially to the company’s facilities for prompt and varied shipments. All lumber will be loaded from the piles on to the detachable lumber trucks, and hauled to a central loading point, when shipped in the rough; or to the planing mill when shipped dressed. In their advertisement, which appears elsewhere in this issue, Graves, Bigwood & Company draw attention to the lumber trucks which they are discarding and are offering for sale. These trucks are well suited for use in and around retail lumber yards. Abitibi Company’s Good Prospects Property Shown to be Well-Watered and Easily Oper- ated—Interesting Details Regarding the Plant An interesting illustrated report upon the Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company, Limited, which has recently been issued contains much information regarding this undertaking. The area embraced within the pulp limits is 1,560 square miles or about one million acres. The distance by water from Lake Abitibi to Iroquois Falls where the plant is located, is approximately forty miles, and in this distance there are three excellent water powers capable of developing a total of over 50,000 h.p. At Iroquois Falls, five hundred acres of land have been reserved for mill site and water power development. The company report that examinations show the limit to contain millions of cords of pulp wood, principally spruce of the best quality for pulp and paper manufacture. The entire territory is well watered and every square mile can be economically logged. The close proximity of the timber to the mills, good driving streams, short drive, and the ease and cheapness with which supplies can be taken into the lumbering camps, enable the company to deliver wood at the mills at a very low cost. In addition to the very large supply of pulp wood on the com- pany’s limit, the pulp wood cut by settlers in clearing their lands is valuable to the company and this can be exported to the United States markets free of duty. Power Development Plans The initial development of power will be 21,500 h.p. which is being produced at Iroquois Falls. Referring to the various sources of profit the report states that in addition to the revenue from pulp and paper plants the company will derive a considerable income from lands, from lumber-manufacturing businesses and from the sale of surplus electric power. The company propose to install nine pairs of water wheels, each pair in a separate flume for driving pulp-grind- ers. Each of these pairs of wheels will be direct-connected to two wide grinders. To the east of these grinder flumes will be two more flumes each with a pair of wheels, duplicates of those for grinders. These will be direct-connected to electric generators for furnishing power to drive all equipment except the grinders and for light. Each of the pairs of wheels will be capable of generating 1500 h.p. or a total of about 16,500 h.p. for eleven pairs. Only fifteen of the eighteen grinders will be required continuously to maintain a production of 150 tons per day. Ample provision will thereby be made for neces- sary shut-downs. The grinders will be equipped with stones 36 inches wide capable of taking pulp wood 32 inches long. Five saws will cut sixteen foot logs into six pieces of equal length. A double arrangement of all pulp machinery is adopted and each side is a com- plete unit in itself with a shipping track between them and within the building, so that cars can be loaded at all times under cover. The entire mill and yard, including the wood storage pile will be equipped with an approved fire protection system, consisting of auto- matic sprinklers for the buildings which have combustible structure or contents and hydrants with hose houses through the property. An elevated fire tank on tower, constantly full, will provide pressure at all times. In addition there will be provided a fire pump in a separate building. Mr. George F. Hardy, who is designing the mill, recommends that a temporary sawmill should at once be erected at Iroquois Falls to manufacture the lumber.necessary for temporary structure pur- poses. It is estimated that a fair conservative figure for the cost of pulp wood. from the company’s limits, delivered in the booms at the pulp mill. will not exceed $4 per cord including government charges and that the pulp wood secured from settlers can. be purchased for con- siderably less. According to the report of Mr. Hardy, most of the machinery required can be obtained in Canada.- So far as this is practicable, he recommends. such a course, so as to bring the company into close touch with points of manufacture for necessary repair parts. Prices for Canadian-made machinery of equal merit, he reports, rule about the same as the prices for machinery made in the United States. plus the Canadian customs duty. The report of. William Whyte upon. the company’s timber pro- petty shows that the various townships contain pulp wood averaging in some cases thirteen to fifteen cords to the acre and in others six cords to the acre. Other townships reported upon contain on the average eight and ten cords to the acre. 34 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Free Lumber Will Have Little Effect Canadian Product in United States Markets will not Have Serious Influence one Way or Another—An Interesting Analysis One of the most frank and searching analyses of the new United States Tariff Act, so far as it affects lumber interests, is contained in a letter from Robert E.*Vestal, of Toronto, recently published in the Southern Lumberman. The Canada Lumberman has refrained from publishing much more than the actual views upon this subject, feeling that it was the better and more dignified course to allow our neighbors to deal with a matter so entirely their own, without offer- ing them any extraneous opinions. The views of Mr. Vestal, how- ever, have a peculiar significance—being the views of a man who knows something of the situation both in the United States and Can- ada. He was formerly a prominent hardwood operator in Tennessee, but is now in the lumber business at Toronto. In his letter on the effect of free lumber, Mr. Vestal says :— “Our democratic tariff revision bill having passed the national house of representatives, a great number of people, not a few of whom are connected with the manufacture of lumber or its ultimate usage and trade, are asking the question, “What effect will this have on the lumber industry of the United States.’ “The probable reason for this interest is the fact that since the days of the Wilson tariff bill, passed during the democratic administra- tion of President Grover Cleveland, and its repeal under the Repub- lican administration of President William McKinley, the lumber press, with many news publications, have published many thousands of words of argument to show the dire straits to which the lumber industry of the United States would be reduced if free lumber from Canada should again become a law. “Probably the most violent opponents of free lumber from Can- ada have been the manufacturers of long and short-leaf yellow pine, and their argument has been reiterated over and over again, that there was more lumber produced in the United States than consumed ; that the box trade for long and short-leaf pine would be, annihilated by the cheap box material from Ontario and Quebec. “American lumber enters Canada duty free, when in the rough, or dressed on one side. Canadian lumber entering the United States in the rough pays a duty of $1.25 per thousand (except basswood and silver poplar, which pay a duty of 50 cents per thousand). “Tet’s see how this works out: Canada buys from Uncle Sam per annum some three hundred million feet of long and short-leaf yellow pine, value, f.o.b. mill, six million dollars; about sixty million feet of oak, about thirty million feet of cypress, gum, poplar, ash, walnut, fir, mahogany and of all other woods, value of the whole, f.o.b. ship- ping point, three and one-half million dollars. The fir enumerated above comes almost entirely from the state of Washington. “Basswood and maple from West Virginia are shipped freely into Ontario, and the State of Michigan furnishes to Ontario as much hard maple as is produced in Ontario proper. “Bill stock in short lengths, 10 to 16 feet, in hemlock, spruce and pine, is manufactured to considerable extent in Ontario and Que- bec, but no lumber dealer would attempt to fill an order for bill stock longer than 16 feet or larger than 8 x 8, except at yellow pine prices, and in nine cases out of ten would supply yellow pine. “To be specific, one American concern located in Cincinnati, O., has since January 1, 1913, shipped some 400,000 feet of hemlock 2 x 4 to 2 x 12—10 to 20 feet, and a like amount of short-leaf yellow pine, same dimensions, from their mill in Tennessee to a retail yard in the city of Toronto. Surely, then, the manufacturer of hemlock in Pennsylvania and the yellow pine producer will not be forced out of business by a flood of cheap lumber from Canada because of the removal of a duty of $1.25 per thousand feet. The average cost of production of lumber of all kinds in Canada today is in the neighbor- hood of $22.50 per thousand, including stumpage. The duty, there- fore, is only about 5 per cent. on the f.o.b. mill cost of production. “Tet us see about box lumber. No. 1 mill cull white pine (about equal in grade to No. 3 common poplar) is selling today, f.o.b. mills, on Georgian Bay, for $21.50 for random widths and $23.00 for 10-inch and 12-inch stocks; No. 2 mill cull (about equal to No. 4 common poplar), $16.00 for random widths and $19.00 for 10-inch and 12-inch stock. Surely this will not put the manufacturer of yellow pine box lumber in Georgia or Texas out of business. “There has been another argument used against free lumber from Canada. Cheap lumber, principally fir, from British Columbia, manufactured by cheap Hindoo labor, would ruin the market. The Hindoo is the negro labor of the Canadian Pacific coast, but as well paid as any saw mill labor in the South, and white labor in British Columbia receive for the most common labor $3.00 per day. Cost of transportation is what keeps fir from Oregon and Washington at home, and the province of British Columbia, in Canada, from being no greater competitor of yellow pine, and not the small duty im- posed by the United States Government against this wood when manufactured in Canada, where the cost is more than in Washington and Oregon, as our mills are older and better equipped, and our trans- portation facilities much more favorable to the producer than those in British Columbia. “When the Panama Canal is opened, if the dream of cheap trans- portation from Seattle, and Vancouver to our Atlantic seaports and the Old World is realized, then lumber from the Pacific coast will be a competitor in the markets of the east and in Europe, but with the every-day reduction of real long-leaf yellow pine stumpage of any size, will only tend to supply a need in large and. long timbers, and not to cripple any industry that is prospering today. “T was speaking to a manufacturer of yellow pine from St. Louis a few days ago. He has always been greatly opposed to free lumber from Canada. I brought up the subject, but all the satisfaction I could get from him was: ‘We have discounted that and forgotten about it. Another yellow pine manufacturer gave me this answer: ‘IT do not claim that it will hurt our business, but the government might just as well continue to collect the duty and add that much to its revenue.’ Those who go on this idea, however, should remem- ber that there are a host of American manufacturers of lumber in Canada, and it is the American manufacturer and dealer much more than the Canadians who ship lumber to the United States. The Can- adian manufacturer depends more on the local market and is selling to the exporters for forwarding abroad via Montreal, Halifax and St. John. It should also be remembered that there has been a growing situation in Canada for a number of years among a certain class for a duty on yellow pine lumber from the United States. With the mar- kets of Canada absolutely free to the American manufacturer and dealer, it would seem that the present duty as imposed was obsolete and that Congress has done the right thing in admitting free lumber from Canada. “To sum up the situation, as to what effect this will feve on the lumber industry of the United States, it appears to me like this: If one of our good prohibitionists down in Nashville should declare that he would never, never take another drink and would take his quart of “Jack Daniel” or “Cascade” or whatever it might be and pour the contents of his bottle into the Cumberland River, this misused quart would have about as much effect upon the Cumberland River as free lumber from Canada will have upon the lumber industry of the United States.” Successful Forestry Convention at Winnipez The Canadian Forestry Association held an interesting conven- tion at Winnipeg on July 7, 8 and 9. This is the first time that the convention has been held at Winnipeg, so that the subject of forestry was looked at from a somewhat different angle than when the con- ventions were held in the timber provinces and Eastern Canada or in British Columbia. In this connection it was interesting to note that Mr. R. H. Campbell, Dominion Director of Forestry in an address en- titled “Manitoba, a Forest Province,” showed that the aggregate timber wealth of Manitoba and the two other prairie provinces is immense. The important subject of fire protection was dealt with in papers prepared by Mr. George Bury, vice-president of the Canadian Pacitic © Railway, Mr. Clyde Leavitt, Chief Fire Inspector for the Board of Railway .Commissioners of Canada, Mr. H. R. MacMillan, Chief Forester for British Columbia, and Mr. E. H. Finlayson, Inspector of Fire Patrols on western railway lines for the Dominion Forestry Branch. The range of subjects covered at the Convention was ex- ceptionally wide, including those mentioned above, as wel! as dis- cussions upon the influence of forestry on the trade of Canada as a whole; insect problems in Canadian forests, the rate of tice growth, the management of farm hedges, the work of the tree planting dtvi- sion of the Dominion Forestry Branch, forestry progress in Ontario, the position of the railways in connection with forest protection, and brush disposal in lumbering operations. Canadian National Exhibition The new Livestock Department at the Canadian National Exhi- bition will give splendid accommodation for the fine animals for which the Big Fair is noted. It also adds a finish to the appearance of the erounds more than anything else has done. The Exhibition City with its $2,500,000 worth of buildings, its paved streets and its lighting plant of 40,000 lamps has no rival on the American continent. CANADA LUMBERMAN Personal News of Interest to Lumbermen Edwin B. Cadwell, formerly chairman of the board of directors of the Canadian Puget Sound Lumber Company, has succeeded S. W. Barker as general manager of the company. G. E. Raven, the new superintendent of the cedar mill of the Canadian Western Lumber Company, was formerly with the Case Shingle & Lumber Company, Raymond, Washington. S. W. Baker has resigned the general managership of the Cana- dian Puget Sound Lumber Company, Victoria. His successor is I. B. Cadwell, who was chairman of the board of directors. Mr. A. G. McIntyre has resigned the secretaryship of the Pulp and Paper Association on his appointment by the Federal Govern- ‘ment to investigate certain phases of forest conservation. Sir William MacKenzie and a party of Canadian Northern Rail- way officials together with Messrs. A. Smith and Noel Marshall of Toronto recently inspected the large pulp mills at Fort Frances and International Falls as the guests of Mr. H. Backus. George D. McKay, superintendent of the British Columbia tim- ber inspection office recently made a tour up the coast and on his return reported that the prospects among the loggers were never brighter than at present. The shortage of money reported in the cities does not seem to be having any effect on the logging operations. Robert S. Hall has been appointed superintendent of the Jon- quiere Pulp Mills at Jonquiere, Que., succeeding Joseph Porritt, gen- eral superintendent, resigned, and has entered upon his new duties. Mr. Hall has had an extended and thorough experience in mills in Canada and the Old Country and has been with the Jonquiere Com- pany about three years. The C. P. R.’s first forestry work in New Brunswick has been commenced. Mr. Kenneth Vavasour, of Fredericton, is in charge of the party, which began work in the vicinity of McAdam Junction, and Professor R. B. Miller, Dean of the U. N. B. Forestry School, has opened his summer’s work in the interests of the company. Another party of forestry workers have gone to the Nipegon country in North- ern Ontario. Mr. J. K. Ockley, manager for the Seaman-Kent Company, Fort William, Ont., and Miss Tina Gray were united in marriage, at Mea- ford at noon, on Wednesday, June 25th, and left immediately on an extended wedding tour, to Montreal, New York and Eastern points. On the eve of Mr. Ockley’s departure from Fort William the members of his staff made him the recipient of a beautiful present, as a token of the high esteem in which they hold him.. A pleasing and appropriate speech of presentation was made by Mr. F. E. Kenzinger, assistant manager. Price Bros.’ New Mill Manager Mr. William D. Gregor, general superintendent of the Kenogam1 Paper Mills, has been appointed mill manager for all of Price Bros.’ ~ mills for Kenogami and Jonquiere. Mr. Gregor came to Canada last fall from the United States where he occupied an important position as general superintendent of the Oxford Paper Company at Rumford Falls, Me. He has been at Kenogami during the completion of con- struction and opening of the paper mills there as general superin- _tendent. On account of the resignation of Mr. Porritt, Mr. Gregor has been appointed mills manager. He started his paper-making career with R. Sullis & Company, Markinch, Fife, Scotland, and went with them through the various departments up to backtending on machine. After three years in Dalmore in a more or less similar capacity he went to the Guardbridge Paper Company, Fife, and en- joyed for over six years, perhaps the most useful experience to be obtained anywhere. Eight years ago he came to the United States, where his career was quite successful, being appointed after a year’s service with the Oxford mill at Rumford, Me., under Hugh J. Chis- holm, whose energy made that mill second to none, superintendent of the paper manufacturing department. During this period the capacity of the mill was increased by the addition of four paper ma- chines, increasing it from 80 to 155 tons per day of magazine, card, litho, table, writing and high grade book papers. After four years the was advanced to the position of general superintendent of the entire plant, making 90 tons bleached Sulphite, 112 tons bleached soda pulp, and 155 tons of paper per day. Mr. Gregor’s many friends wish him all success in his new appointment. Mr. Edward Flynn, formerly office manager of the Jonquiere Mills, who resigned about two years ago to go to Montreal, has re- turned to Price Bros. as office manager for the two mills at Keno- gami and Jonquiere. Reports from Sutton, Que., state that the Escanaba Veneer Mill Company is not likely to re-build the mill which was recently destroy- ed by fire at that place. It is expected that the new mill will be located near Glen Sutton, so as to be nearer the company’s hardwood timber. AND WOODWORKER Ontario Lumber Salesmen Men Who Keep the Stocks Moving W. G. Paynes, Toronto Of tate weeks the visits of tra- velling salesmen ty the various retail yards and other centres of lumber consumption throughout Ontario have not always been as profitable as they were a few months ago. Salesmen have been in the habit of returning on Satur- day to their headquarteis and re- porting in a confidential mannez to their chiefs that “something is the matter’ with trade, as they have to work twice as hard as usual in order to obtain about half the cits- tomary quantity of business. Without attempting to analyse this peculiar situation, for which everyone has his own individuai explanation, it is worth while noting that there are some decided exceptions to the rule. It may be that the salesman himself has a certain way which obliges his cus- tomer to hand out his money. It may be simply luck. It may on the other hand be a combination of these circumstances and of that successful and minute attention to business which characterizes such men as Mr. W. G. Paynes, the widely known representative of the firm of Campbell & Johnson, Toronto. Whatever the cause, one is certain, on a Saturday morn- ing to find Mr. Paynes joyfully relating to Mr. Campbell the results of a good week’s business. W. G. Paynes, Toronto. Mr. W. G. Paynes was born in England in 1876 in the County of Surrey and came to Canada when he was thirteen years of age. His schooling was secured at the public and high schools of Simcoe, Ont., after which he devoted himself to a consideration of the ways and means of securing a good livelihood. For the time being he settled upon the calling of a school teacher. This was a temporary arrange- ment only, and did not appeal to Mr. Paynes as promising any con- siderable advancement in the future. At the first opportunity he gave up teaching and found a position in the office of the Turner Lumber Company at Midland, Ont. Four years with the Turner Lumber Company put him in a position to look around for bigger things and he found his opportunity at that time with the Toronto office of the Turner Lumber Company in whose employ he continued for four years more. Thus equipped with a knowledge and experi- ence of both the shipping and the office end of the business Mr. Paynes cast about for an opportunity to go on the road and round up his lumber education by securing a knowledge of the task of converting lumber into money. Just about this time the firm of Campbell & Johnson was on the look out for a bright young man with an ambition to make money and to increase their profits. They lit upon Mr. Paynes, made an agreement with him and launched him as a salesman. The proposi- tidn was one which has turned out successfully for all concerned. Mr. Paynes has proved himself not only a good salesman, but a keen student of market conditions and of all the other elements that are important in the education of a salesman. In identifying himself with the firm of Campbell & Johnson he enabled them to maintain and in- crease their enviable reputation and at the same time he secured an opportunity for which he had amply prepared himself and which he has succeeded in realizing successfully. East Kootenay Company Operating New Planing Mill The East Kootenay Lumber Company, of Jaffray, B.C., have their recently improved planing mill in good working order. All pro- ducts are now manufactured from dry material and loaded direct to cars from planing machines. Thus customers receive clean, well manufactured and well graded material. From their long experi- ence in manufacturing, they find that a good product cannot be pro- duced from common lumber when dressing is done in the green state. By the use of fast feed machines and round cylinders the amount of down grade caused by milling defects is reduced to a minimum in the dry dressing process. Their three hundred foot sorting table gives them a splendid opportunity to grade their lumber to the best pos- sible advantage. 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Newsof the Trade From Eastern Canada Important United States Company Opening Operations in Quebec Province— Fassett Lumber Co. to Rebuild— Quebec timber measurements The Fassett Lumber Company, Limited, Quebec, P.Q., report that the fire at their plant on June 23rd caused damage in the neigh- borhood of $125,000, nearly all of which is covered by insurance. The fire started at 3.45 a.m. and the cause is still a mystery, as the watchman was in the mill at the time making his rounds. The flames commenced in the boiler room. They spread so rapidly that before the company could get its pumps in operation, the mill was on fire. The destruction included the sawmill, planing mill, shingle mill, oil house and store house, with contents. The company’s electric light system and large engine, together with the pumps were ruined. At the time of writing, the company believed that their boilers had only been slightly damaged. They also reported that as soon as the insur- ance could be adjusted they intended to go ahead and install a new plant. ~ : C. H. Swift & Sons open Sherbrooke Office C. H. Swiit & Sons, Limited, Sherbrooke, Que., notice of whose incorporation was published in the Canada Lumberman of July Ist, report that they will carry on in Eastern Canada the same class of business as the name of Swift has represented in the field of hardwood in New York State and New England for the last twenty-five years. The firm of C. H. Swift and their predecessors have carried on ex- tensive milling operations in the Adirondacks and have always cater- ed to the high grade trade, specializing in piano stock and red birch trim. For the last four years they have, through their general whole- sale operations become known throughout the eastern townships as “the American Market.” They handled 5,000,000 feet of Canadian birch last year, most of the high grades of which went across the line to be used in pianos, while the low end was absorbed in the flooring resjuirements of Montreal and the Eastern Townships. The firm have recently purchased 9,000 acres of high class tim- ber lands in Eastern Canada which will be operated by the Canadian company. This company has a capital stock of $150,000, and includes Mr. A. C. Bissell, of Sherbrooke, P.Q., who is widely known in the spruce and pulp wood business of Quebec and who has a reputation as one of the best sawmill operators in that province. Under these conditions the company will be able to manufacture the same class of high grade stock as that upon which they built up their reputation in the Eastern States. During the coming winter they will put up 2,- 000,000 feet of high grade logs and expect to work up their low end in the various by-products which accompany modern lumbering oper- ations. Their mill is located at Long Swamp, on the main line of the C. P. R. In addition to operating this mill they will handle cuts from various other mills according to their former practice. Their head office will be at Sherbrooke, P.O., and the officers of the company are as follows :—President and general manager, C. H. Swift, Jr., Utica, N.Y.; vice-president, A. H. Swift; treasurer, A. C. Bissell, Sher- brooke, P.Q.; secretary, F. S. Rugg, Sherbrooke, P.O. Increasing Trade at Cabano and Edmunston The United States Consular and Trade Reports in a recent issue refers to the lumber industry at Cabano, P.Q., as follows:—The dis- trict of Cabano is dependent altogether upon the lumber industry and practically upon a single corporation, Donald .Fraser & Sons, Limited, which owns large mills and extensive timber limits in the vicinity. These mills are equipped with up-to-date machinery, four of the latest improved planers (with individual electric motors at- tached) having recently been added to their plant. Each of these ma- chines is capable of turning out 15,000 feet of dressed lumber (planed, tongued and grooved, and beaded) per day. Resawing is done with improved bandsaws, while the filing and grinding machinery is of the latest patterns. An Indianapolis dry kiln has recently been installed, having a capacity for thoroughly seasoning 60,000 feet of lumber in 24 hours. The value of lumber in its various’ manufactured products exported to the United States from the Cabano district has increased from $443,387 in 1908 to $897,906 in 1912, or more than doubled in value in four years. The Fraser Company formerly exported a con- siderable percentage of its manufactured products to Great Britain, but nearly all now goes to the United States. There is every indication that the increase in exports of lumber to the United States in 1913 will exceed that of 1912, as preparations have been made for a larger number of logs to be driven down into Temiscouata Lake than ever before, and a large number of logs will also be cut on the headwaters of the Temiscouata and tributary streams and shipped by rail to Grand Isle, Me., where they are manu- factured into merchantable products. There has been a remarkable increase in the business of the Ed- mundston, New Brunswick, Consular agency since 1908. During the first year the declared exports to the United States were valued at $683,489, compared with $1,164,211 for 1912. The opening of the International Railway, which runs from Campbellton to St. Leonard, has contributed largely to this increase, and when the Transcontin- ental Line is complete Edmundston will become a distributing point for lumber shipments to all New England points. The exports of dressed lumber to the United States for 1912 show an increase in value of $230,588 over 1911, due principally to the open-_ ing of a rich_timber tract along the line of the International Railway. Previous to the opening of this road logs cut along the route were driven down the small streams tributary to the St. John River to the mills in Maine. This operation was expensive, some of the timber requiring two years to reach its destination. Last spring, however, the experiment of shipping the logs by rail was tried, with the result that the entire cut of the season was delivered by train directly to the mills. Quebec Timber Measurements Report The following comparative statement of timber measured and called to date is furnished by the Quebec Supervisor of Cullers under date of July 8th :— 1911 1912 1913 Cubic Feet Cubic Feet Gulbieriece Waney white pie...) 440,720 227,280 121,400 White pine . 80 40 INGal jOUTRE o 6,240 1,320 680 Oak 14,120 10,000 47 680 ates ea ets 158,960 200,520 163,920 ACSI, Eby he ee at arene eee 80 120 840 Birch and Maple ... 58,800 38,640 47 680 Will Erect Sulphite Plant on Anticosti A large number of the members of the Montreal Board of Trade and their friends participated in the annual trip of the Board this year. The party visited Anticosti, the island owned by M. Menier, and afterwards went up the Saguenay as far as Capes Eternity and Trinity. M. Menier is spending a large amount in developing the re- sources of Anticosti, and is exporting quantities of pulp wood. Mr. Martin-Zede, the Governor, in the course of an interview, denied that he was simply stripping the island of pulp wood. “We have,’ he said, “cut only the larger trees, leaving the others to grow up. In this way we plan to have a perpetual supply. And the portion we have cut over in this way is so small that if you were to take a map of the island and prick it with a pin, that pin-prick would represent the cut portion. We do not intend to continue to export the wood. What we have done so far is to make an experiment with a view to seeing if we could land 50,000 cords of pulpwood at tide water every year. We have demonstrated that we can do this. Our inten- tion now is to erect a large plant for the manufacture of sulphite pulp. When the railway to Gaspe is completed, we shall be able to ship it out by that line, for it is only 60 miles from Anticosti to Gaspe.” Forest Fires Destroy New Brunswick Timber Crown Timber Lands and Private Timber Lands in the province of New Brunswick suffered seriously from fire during the last week of June and the first week of July. The month of June was exception- ally dry. The worst fire in the prévince was reported from Cedar Brook, Victoria County, where, over 5,000 acres of timber lands were burnt over and a logging camp owned by J. D. McLaughlin, of Red Rapids, containing about $3,000 worth of supplies was burned. Recent reports stated that the fire fighters had the flames under control. An- other serious fire was reported from the private lands of the Ingle- wood Pulp & Paper Company on Lepreaux and Magaguadayic streams east of Welsford and Clarendon. The recent meeting of New Brunswick lumber manufacturers and limit holders which were held at St. John, was not attended by as many prominent lumbermen as it was hoped would be present. As CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 a result the meeting decided to postpone the taking of steps towards permanent organization, until an annual meeting which is to be held in November. No public business was attended to, although the mem- bers engaged in an informal discussion on the lumber legislation re- cently enacted by the New Brunswick government. As the bonus question still remains open, no definite action can he taken in connec- tion with this matter. Lumber Matters in the Law Courts Suing Ex-Minister of Lands for Trespass A writ has been filed by the Emerson Lumber Company in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for $60,000 damages from tie Hon. Price Ellison, for trespass and wrongful interference with the plaintiff's logging operations on the part of the defendant, who was then Minister of Lands. Evidence presented by Messrs. Andrew and Chas. Haslam was to the effect that the Emerson Company had been violating the manufacturers’ act by exporting logs to the United States from their timber limits on Eden Island, B.C. On the strength of this evidence the Minister of Lands cancelled the logging company’s license. Logs in Stream Damaged Mill In the Court of Appeal, Montreal, judgment has been given in the case of Pepin v. Villeneuve and others. The plaintitt is the owner of a saw mill on the banks of the Riviere aux Mulets, county of Terrebone, P.Q., and the defendant company carries on a lumber business. The claim was for damages caused to the plaintiffs mill by logs which formed a jam while floating down the river. In break- ing the jam with dynamite considerable injury was done to the mill. Defendants held they had a right to float logs down and that the plain- tiffs mill constituted an obstruction. The court awarded Pepin $400 damages, $200 of which was withheld, as the mill constituted a partial obstruction. - ; Westholme Lumber Co. Brings Suit A law suit has been commenced in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of the Westholme Lumber Company, the defend- ants being the City of Victoria, the Water Commission of the city, the Water Commissioner, J. L. Beckwith, mayor in 1911, Wynn Mere- dith, consulting engineer, and aldermen G. A. Anderson and G. Okell and Boyd Ehle, superintending engineer of the waterworks scheme. The plaintiff asks for a declaration that the Sooke Lake waterworks contract has been voided by misrepresentations on the part of the defendants. It is alleged that the defendants reported to the plaintiff that they had obtained the rights of way, the finances and the powers to enable them to construct the Sooke Lake waterworks system; that they had examined the route and had prepared estimates of cost and quantities ; that they had a complete plan of the works and that the grades for the system had all been established. It is now alleged by the plaintiffs that these representations were untrue and that to pro- tect themselves from liability the defendant had introduced clauses -into a proposed contract. The Westholme Lumber Company is ask- ing 1n addition to the cancellation of the contract that they be awarded payment for work already done and damages against the defendants. Alaska Pulpwood Coming on the Market An official report from Washington, D.C., states that large quan- tities of wood will be used in the manufacture of wood pulp for paper which may be expected to reach American markets in competition with the Canadian trade, following the sale of six hundred million feet of Sitka spruce in the Tongas national forest in Alaska. The spruce will be made into pulp for the Pacific Coast and Oriental trade especially. The Department of Agriculture, which controls.the na- tional forests of the United States advertised the Alaska spruce re- cently, saying that three hundred million feet were available. The rush of paper men to bid for this material caused the Department to double the quantity. The latest estimates available show that there is a stand of ap- proximately 70 billion feet on the Tongas national forest and approxi- mately 28 billion on the Chugach national forest in Alaska. Recent investigations have shown this amount to be very much larger than was supposed. The Alaska forests, in fact, contain approximately one-sixth of the total stand of timber on the national forests. The annual cut on the Tongas forest has increased gradually from zero at its creation in 1902, until it amounted to approximately 43,000,000 feet in the year 1912. This entire amount has been cut for local uses, _ largely for boxes to contain canned salmon. “The latest large sale is " " ‘ remarkable in that it indictates a beginning of the utilization of Alas- kan timber in the general markets. On the area on the Stikine River, for which bids have been received, the species to be cut include Sitka spruce, hemlock, red cedar, cotton wood and yellow cedar, and the minimum stumpage rates range from $2.50 to $1.00 per M. Another Pulp Company has made application for the other area at the head of Thorn Arm, which contains the same species to be sold at similar prices. This company has had men examining timber lands in Alaska during a long period and over large areas, and has come to the conclusion that the Tongas timber offers the best opportunity yet seen. The three advantages which the paper manufacturers say they are finding in Alaska are abundant supply of timber, cheap hydro- electric power, and tide water transportation, all of these in one and the same locality. Both areas adjoin deep water, and it is probable that the plants will be so located that ocean freighters can be loaded right at the mills. The Drop That Filled The Cup A lumberman had invested $55,000 all told in a new mill and its equipment. He had secured a very good Superintendent and the pro- duction had mounted steadily until they were averaging an output of about 75,000 feet per day. Above that figure production did not go, however, but the lum- berman thought nothing of that, for he considered that he was get- ting all that he could reasonably expect of his equipment. The Sup- erintendent was a different sort. He had gotten into the habit of seeing more done one day than was put out the day before. He began to look for ways and means, and he found them. He found that his matcher was idle longer than he liked every day. He also found that his moulders were not always on some job. Not that he wasn’t reasonable about the matter, for he understood that changes in machine set-ups take time, and that orders must be gotten out, no matter how small they were, in a reasonable time. But, he argued, isn’t it possible to cut down this non-productive time? Can’t we have things arranged so that when we finish one or- der we can be all but ready to begin the next one? It sounded good but when he tried it, he found that the decreased non-productive time didn’t amount to anything, compared to what he lost in the bad will of his men, because they thought he was driving them, and in the poor set-ups they made because of undue haste. Set-ups were made as fast as changes of the heads and the changes of bits in some of the heads would allow, and many times the haste cost him good lumber. This put him on another track,, and he began figuring out a list of heads that would give him enough to allow of simply removing the heads required for one job and adjusting those for the next. This he figured would save him at least a quarter of the time then required. for changes. ; He figured that at an expense of about $350 or $400 for heads he could increase his output about 25 per cent., and he took the matter to the lumberman for his approval. After some argument the lumber- man agreed to send for the extra heads; but for three long months nothing new in heads appeared in the mill. Then the Superintendent, who had a fixed habit of increasing pro- duction at every chance, went to the office. There was some talk, not all of it in whispers, and when the Superintendent went back to the mill, the heads were ordered. The outcome, to make a long story short, was an increase of fully 33 1/3 per cent. in output the first thirty days after the arrival of all of the heads, and the quality went up markedly. And the best part of this story is that it is absolutely true, says Berlin Quality. Belt Practice in One Mill What do you think of a foreman of a planing mill using common mineral machine oil on a belt, pouring it on until the belt was string- ing wet, then applying two or three handfuls of resin to the greasy belt? Not only that, but calling it good belt dressing? The very fact that he was so strongly set in his own notions suggests that he was probably as far out of the way as he believed others to be, says H. W. T., in the Wood-Worker, Indianapolis. This same mill had a wire lacing machine for lacing the belts for the planers. When a belt would break, the machine man or feeder would take it to the lacing machine, cut out the broken part and lace in a short piece. Have seen as high as six or more feeders waiting at the lacer, with as many machines waiting for the belts to be repaired. The belts were nothing but pieces, and one of the joints would be coming apart each day. Tak- ing into consideration the amount of time lost on the machines, the loss on belting, the cost of the wire lacing, and the cost of the excess labor waiting for the machines to be put into operation after repair- ing, there would be a large item as compared with the salary of a com- petent man in charge of all the belts, keeping them properly repaired, with cemented joints, with but one lacing to each belt. 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER THE WOODWORKER Uneven Thickness of Lumber—The Circular Gang Editor Canada Lumberman: In your issue of July first, I notice a letter regarding uneven thick- ness of lumber. Criticism invited. Part of this letter is as follows: “We read about the great band saws and their great daily cutting capacity, but have yet to read of the lumberman advertising and guaranteeing his lumber to be even in thickness. And why not? It the sawyer can set his gauge and saw one board even, why can’t he saw a thousand boards the same way?” Now, I shall try to explain why he cannot do so. In the first place, the bandsaw, under the very best conditions, is liable to vary 1/16 inch. As the band mill wheels which carry the saw form a ma- chine separate from the carriage, which carries the log, it becomes very difficult to make the two machines work just the same under all conditions. Take the carriage. In the first place, there may be a little end play in the wheels, say 1/32 inch. If it is a single-cutting mill, there may be, in the offset, a variation of 1/32 inch and, in the setworks, if a large, heavy log is being sawn after a small, light one, a difference of 1/16 inch. I have often seen these variations in the best mach- inery that could be produced. Now, it is not always possible even for the most expert sawyer to detect a slight variation in the boards his machine is making, but in my experience of over forty years’ operating sawmills, I never yet found a sawyer who would not stop the saw and make every effort to remedy a variation of % inch. In fact, many will do so if there is a variation of 1/8 inch in thickness. If we must have lumber strictly uniform in thickness, we will have to saw it with self-contained machines, such as the gang of saws, and not with the band mill or single circular, which are divided into two parts. There is at present being manufactured a gang of cir- cular saws which makes very uniform lumber, the reason being that the saws cannot work if the variation in thickness is more than 1/16 inch. These machines use saws 10 and 9 gauge, 32 inch and 36 inch. diameter, which take a kerf 3/16 inch. Too wide a kerf, some will say. But let those who think so stop to consider that every board turned out is cut to a merchantable thickness and that the boards are cut 1/16 inch thinner than they could be cut on any other kind of sawing machine. Furthermore, the kerf of this saw is only 1/32 inch wider than the saw of a 14- gauge bandmill. Under the circumstances, I should think the thicker saw should get the preference. The above machine is for manufac- turing lumber from logs of from 6 inches to 15 inches in diameter, or small logs. I do not overlook the fact that the band and circular and car- riage have their good points, especially in regard to the cutting of defective logs. This is too well known to call for further comment. For the cutting of large logs, any machine that cuts one piece at a run has pronounced advantages over the machine that cuts the whole log; but these advantages are not called for so much in the sawing of small logs, the quality of which attains usually a fairly high standard. If more machines were installed to do the work, and more time were given the machines, the amount of output remaining the same, much less fault would be found about uneven sawing. EON KENDA: System in the Mill and Yard In choosing this subject it is not the intention of the writer to go into all of the minor details that could be discussed under this head, but to throw out a few suggestions, or hints, that may bring about some improvement over the present systems as practised in some of the woodworking concerns of today. System should begin when the lumber reaches the yard, by hay- ing a competent man inspect and grade it, no matter what class of stock it is. No. 1 should be piled separately, as should No. 2, and so on. If it is not sufficiently seasoned, it should either go in the kiln or be stacked, with space enough between it that the air may pass freely through it, so it may dry in this way as much as possible be- fore being worked. Of course, this applies to stock that is to be worked in the mill, and, if possible, it should be under cover. These suggestions will naturally appeal most to those who have to contend with these conditions: I will cite one of many instances that have come under my observation, says D. H. in the Wood-Worker, In- dianapolis. A job came in the shop that called for No. 1 yellow pine, thoroughly seasoned, 2-in. and 4-in. stock. The job was turned over to one of the men, who went on a wild goose chase to locate the stock. After looking all over the yard and getting what information he could from the yard men, he settled on a pile of 4 x 4 and handled every piece in the pile before he got what he wanted. Even then a good bit of it had to be cut to waste, as there were some knots in it, and it only required about 100 lin. ft. of 4 x 4 for the job. The same trouble was experienced in finding the 2-in. stock, but it required more time, as more stock had to be handled. At least three hours could have been saved on this job with No. 1 stock piled on the yard by itself. Some may think that the task of selecting the stock should be given to the yard man, but that would not work, for several reasons. Also, the man who has the job to get out in the shop will come nearer making the proper selection in regard to qual- ity, length, etc., than any one else. The best system for executing shop work is to face all work on the jointer, when the length and thickness will permit. In order to do this, all stock will have to be cut to length before facing, of course, making necessary allowance for finishing. After facing, run stock through the finishing planer, then joint one edge, rip to width and joint to proper width. If the rest of the work is done in a workman- like manner, the job, when completed, will pass the most rigid in- spection. Where there is no sash sticker in the shop, this method is the only way to get out sash and doors. This, of course, applies to special work. Where there is a large amount of this work to do, sash, door and blind machinery is employed, but in the custom mills these ma- chines are not necessary, as sash, doors and blinds can be bought from the factory much cheaper than they can be turned out in the custom mill. But, if possible, a sash sticker should be installed, as this work comes special and generally at one’s own price. I know of a firm that does not get out a pair of blinds (special size) a year, that recently put in blind machines at considerable ex- pense. It has no sash sticker, but gets out special sash—which could © be worked on a sticker with much saving in cost—every week. The blind machinery has not worked a job yet. This is evidence of a lack of proper system. The manager or superintendent pulled the wool over the firm’s eyes in some way, and displayed considerable fore- sight (?) in this deal. But lack of system does not stop there with this firm. The super- intendent will come in the mill with orders, instead of giving them to the foreman, that he may give them out to the men and follow them io, lale will often give them out himself, and sometimes will start the job himself, only to half finish it, get stuck, and turn it over to the foreman or one of the men to finish. He is what you might term a “busybody,” that is quite Kies around the mill. He thinks he knows it all, and just knows enough about the business to make him- self a nuisance. He will go in the mill and give orders to change the feed on the planer from 60 to 80 lin. ft. per minute, to dress a carload of roofers, machine to be crowded to its full capacity. The result is, knives are taken off with chunks knocked out of them %4-in. deep or more, as this class of stock is more or less knotty, as the reader knows. The wear and tear on the machine is not taken into account at all, and I would say that the man who can build a machine to stand such abuse would do well, as he would put all competitors out of business. Now, let the heavy planer advocate sit a and take notice: The above is a good example of lack of system. A 30-in. planer, for ex- ample, dressing l-in. stock (some of which is 14%-in. or more at one end), with the bed of machine kept full its entire width, at 100-ft. feed, will surely give way somewhere sooner or later. If you do not believe it, try it. I have seen much of it. They are machines, of course, but there is a limit. Save the Lumber Each year we see the timber forests rapidly being consumed, and surely we must face the day when lumber will be a great luxury. But how many of us that are interested in this consumption of the forests and are hastening that day, ever stop to think how we might help in the way of prolonging the supply by being more cautious and getting more out of the material we are handling, says A. S., in the Woodworker, Indianapolis. In this article I wish to deal with the planing mill end of manufacturing lumber, where there is quite a lot of material spoiled and wasted. There are many ways and causes for spoiled stock. Tor instance, take the matcher, when a sliver of wood gets caught under the stock at the side heads and raises the stock up ee hina ie teks CANADA and throws the matching entirely out of center. If this is 4-in. ceil- ing, with a bead, it is not fit for anything. I have seen this frequently happen, and at times a large truck-load run before it was discovered. No one wants stock that is run this way. It will not match and it is nearly impossible to get anything out of it, for after ripping off the bead, tongue and groove there is not much left to do anything with. The operators should and can prevent a great percent of this loss by simply going around often and looking at the stock, and not keep on feeding it through until they get the whole load done, as they have a habit of doing. The grade of the stock is another point that is often not given proper attention. The operator should have a pretty fair idea what the stock is to be used for and how it is used, and by that he can govern the feeding of his material as to the face, and not stick the boards in any old way just to get rid of them. There is probably no other place in a mill or factory where more money can be made or lost than at the cutting-up saw. There is the place to have a man that thoroughly understands his work, and one that will keep his employer’s interest in mind at all times. He must be watchful of his cutting bills, try to get everything possible out of the material, and keep the scrap-pile down low. At the self-feed rip saw one can save by leaving just enough for the stickers and matchers to finish on. Some leave the stock too wide. The writer was in a plant some time ago where they were ripping the stock /%-in. wider than the finish width; 14-in. is plenty for all times, in my estimation. The double surfacer spoils many boards at different times -by having the lower head cutting too heavy, and when running a thinner piece it comes out rough on the upper face. Many pieces could be dressed up that are laid aside on this account, if one would watch and ‘ have the lower head cutting just enough to clean the material up. So, it’s a piece here and another there, from one machine to the other. For some reason stock cannot be used for what it was gotten out, and eventually the most of it finds the scrap-pile, and the scrap- pile in the end gets to the kindling saw. These things have been written about time and time again, but in order to keep them con- stantly before us we must, like a big advertiser, keep everlastingly at it. Let us all join in a movement to watch our stock that we are ma- chining, and try and save it in every way we possibly can, and elim- inate some of this useless waste. _ Band-Saws in the Woodworking Shop Among all power saws the band-saw seems :to be the one that offers the greatest advantages through its great usefulness for all sorts of purposes, says a German exchange. The band-saw is not as danger- ous as other saws and can be used with profit for cutting lumber both with and against the grain. It can also cut along crooked lines it need be, which is-another advantage. There are two more advantages, namely: First, the low percentage of waste, and second, the low power consumption, éspecially important for the small shop. [or cutting tenons, for slitting boards into thinner sections, and for similar work, the band-saw is useful; in fact, it can be used in any shop in a multitude of ways. Nevertheless the band-saw is often missing in many German shops, the reason being that in many cases the band-saw has not been given the care that is lavished on other machines and in consequence gives poor results. There are comparatively few men who know how to handle a band-saw right. Furthermore, a band-saw blade properly handled will last a good many years. The following rules have been laid down by skilled workmen who know how to handle band-saws and have obtained the highest effici- encies from their saws: Tht sawblade must be of superior quality and no money should be spared to get the best on the market. The reserve blades must not be kept in a moist place as this will lead to rusting and weakening of the blades. The thickness of the blade should be one one-thousandth oi ihe pulley diameter, as in this way we get the proper proportions between pulleys and saw blades which insures proper tension and bending factors. Band-saws with too small pulley diameters are not advisable; the bending moment is too great and the saw is strained beyond a safety point. Band-saws should have double end journal bearings, as this in- sures quiet operation of pulleys and saw. Pulleys running on ball bearings are especially advisable as the pulleys will run smoothly and will require little power and oiling. Both pulleys must be exactly centered and balanced. All complicated iron guides should be avoided in small band- saws with tables as they work too noisily. Wooden guides that are easily exchanged and can be slightly oiled are excellent. When the saw is not running the blade is to be released from its operating tension as otherwise the blade, having become hot in work- LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 39 ing, cannot contract properly in cooling and is liable to break. The angles of the tooth backs should be obtuse and not acute, and should be well rounded. The teeth should be of equal length and frequently inspected. The width of the set of the different teeth should be regular and not greater than one-half the thickness of the blade. Only when sawing very wet or moist lumber can the set be up to three-quarters the thickness at each side. The teeth ought to be sharpened as soon as the operator notices the least dulling, because operation with dull teeth strains the blade too much. The blades must be soldered with extreme care. There should not be the least unevenness on the sides or the back of the blade. The soldering lamp should be used, not coal fire or hot tongs, as these are not accurate enough to solder the blade properly. . The soldering joint should not be cooled suddenly as this would give the blade at this point a greater degree of hardness than any- where else. If the above rules are followed the band-saw will give excellent results and will repay the care spent in keeping in good condition by increased efficiency and long life of the blade. Some Problems in Feeding The introduction of fast feed matchers and moulders has been the means of putting many a man on his mettle as a feeder, and it is a man’s job, too, to even select stock for face and keep the machine filled, if the stock is 12 feet long or shorter. But there are real prob- lems of feeding in factory and detail work of which the lumber maker has not heard unless he has had experience outside of the regular planer. The growing scarcity or rather the advancing price of lumber has induced the practice of buying poorer grades of factory lumber, and the poorer the lumber the higher the quality of workmanship or it must be to make it a perfect product. The later methods of buying and cutting this poorer lumber, make it necessary for the yard men, the cutter and the sticker man, to understand the details of the work to be gotten out to such an ex- tent that it may include certain hidden defects. It is not sufficient that they are furnished with an outline detail of the various members, like the mouldings in the universal mould- ing book. They should have a sketch of the parts as they stand in relation to each other and to the balance of the work. In other words, the details furnished the workmen should not only show how the pieces are shaped, but should show the parts exposed and the parts covered. It often happens that stock will come to the moulder containing knots, wane or sap and at the same time the feeder knows or should know, that the job calls for the finest kind of stock. If he is a good sensible workman he will first examine his billing sheet for details and if he does not get light there, he will find the detail somewhere. In a well ordered shop the detail will come to him, but before con- demning the stock he will learn how it runs and how it goes together. The chances are that the cutter can give him the information he him- self used in cutting the pieces. Another place where the good sense and judgment of the feeder comes into play is in refusing to machine stock which is unfit for the purpose intended. I have known feeders who would put through all the stuff sent on to them regardless of the defects contained, with the result of spoiled material and another setting for the same work. One of the functions of a foreman or superintendent is to give such information as that in question, and the feeder who puts through a lot of unfit material should be brought up standing. At the same ‘time he should be given the benefit of adequate instruction as to what is fit and what is not. When feeding many of the hard woods it is necessary, or at any rate desirable, to feed with the grain. This is especially true of pieces to be rabbeted. However, it is frequently impossible to feed with the grain slanting the right way and still avoid showing some of the defects in the pieces. A great deal of this experience comes in handling hardwood sash, doors, panel-work and fixtures. The stiles and rails have to be paired, faced and edged, and if the feeder does not have to do this, it is an easy matter for him to put through the materials with the face marks already on, but he cannot reverse ends or turn them over to take advantage of the grain. And right here is where a lecture could be given on the subject of running cross grained stock, but outside of selection in feeding, it has no place in this article. Besides having a comprehensive knowledge of the woods and the purposes for which they are used, the feeder should be perfectly familiar with the machine he is running, and especially with the springs, stops, pressure bars, speeds and speed control. He should know how to hold his stock firmly from chattering under the knives and still be able to force a steady feed. If the feed stops he should be able to locate the difficulty without driving the stuff through with a sledge. There are so many things that might cause a piece of stock 40 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER to buck, that the feeder should have a sort of routine of investigation, before doing anything rash. One of the causes of poor feeding is pitchy or gummy stock, but an adequate supply of oil or grease will overcome this. Extra thin stock is another bother, but usually may be forced through by feed- ing a thin strip on top of the stock. One objection to this last is that it holds the chipbreaker away from the stock, but generally this does not matter. Ends too thick to start under the feed rolls readily is another source of bother, but we generally find out what is the matter right away. Sometimes the side head belt will run off, or the head choke down from too heavy a feed and the extra width of the board clog against the side stop. This is one of the things we are apt to ov erlook for some little time. One of the most obscure reasons for balks is that caused by trouble from the under side of the stock. Sometimes the end of a piece will have a short downward curve so that it will catch on the rear bed. We can locate this trouble by seeing that the stock has stopped with the end just over the bottom head. Another and still more obscure stoppage is caused by a sliver catching the rear bed at the same place and slivering back until it stops the feed. As this may occur at any place in the length of the board, it has been the means of a good deal of worry to some feeders until they learned to look for trouble in all of the likely places. The feeder of experience will glance at his feed rolls the first thing when his feed stops, for if the “rolls are not running the trouble is located at once, but perhaps not fully, for a clog in the feed. will sometimes cause the belt to slip or run off. If the mechanism is all right then the feeder looks for the troubles outlined, which with some minor causes will pretty thoroughly cover the ground. To feed a moulder as it should be fed is no lazy man’s job, and itis doubtless for this reason that in nearly all detail mills the moulder operator does his own feeding. Occasionally when he has a good run of all good lumber he will call in some apprentice help while he does some grinding, but for the general run of special work it takes as high a grade of intelligence and as careful work to do the feeding as to fit the knives and set the machines.—Berlin Quality. Journals and Their Care—Some “do’s” and “don’ts” to Consider Caution:—Never pour hot metal on a journal. This act of care- lessness is very apt to spring any journal and create trouble immedi- ately, says Berlin Quality. A mandrel turned from any old piece of shafting, large enough, will be of more service than using the cylinder, as it is lighter to handle and can be heated before placing in boxes, thereby warming up and drying out the receptacle for metal. Level on Bed _plate or platen by using sized blocks, being sure to clamp down as the hot metal will be inclined to lift the mandrel. How many good journals have been spoiled by poor judgment in using them to cast boxes, will never be known. Once sprung they can never be the same as new. The most permanent method of bring- ing them back is to heat black hot and spring the bend past center and allow to cool, when journal will come nearly straight. Then turn up, using a lathe tool that will finish smooth, not a diamond point. It is a great mistake and one that is made every day, in machine shops, to turn up a cylinder journal with a diamond point lathe tool which leaves the surface rough, then take a file with the lathe speeded up and attempt to file the work smooth. This method is all wrong as the file will undoubtedly cut into the soft spots and glide over the hard ones, leaving the journal lumpy. Use a square ended lathe tool set in tool post to cut without any chatter, do the cutting as far above center as possible for practical work. One little thought expressed as a help here: In casting boxes of any kind, be they for planer cylinders or other work, cast cap and box at one pour. This can be done just as easily as casting box first and cap after, saves more than half the time and you have a much neater job with scarcely any surplus metal to cut away. You also save your liners and after scraping to bearing, add just one or two more thicknesses of cardboard and you are done. It is a good practice to use thin cardboard for liners instead of one solid piece, as the wear can be taken up evenly throughout the length of the journal by re- moving one strip from each side of cap. This, of course, treats on the old style box, of which we have yet plenty on various makes of machines. Now we have gone to the trouble of having a Babbitting Mandrel made, have levelled same in machine, cast our boxes flush and neat, scraped to fit the journal, cut good oil valleys in boxes and caps, screwed down firmly, yet with a free turning cylinder. Is that all? Some men seemingly think so. But let me advise, just here is where “eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” Don’t fail at least once a day to see or rather test for looseness in the box. Make it a rule, “A golden rule it is,” to throw off your belts at the noon hour or after the whistle at evening, test all your cylinder journals for play. I say noon or night because your journals and boxes are warm and expanded. It would be ill advice to suggest doing this while everything is cold, because when journals are warm- ed up they would probably be soo snug and start heating. If you will attend to this daily, I will guarantee you can run a cylinder five years without same going to lathe for truing up. Thereis no one other neglect that will put a cylinder journal flat sided quicker than loose journals. It matters not how well balanced the head and the cutters are. One hour’s run will start this evil. I have seen men who knew they had play in their boxes run same until noon or night, promising themselves then to take up. Don’t do it. Stop right now, even if the ship is waiting or the car is in demurrage. Always keep snug journals, then you will have peace in your soul and: a smile on the Superintendent's face. I only wish that every planer man would be convinced of the importance of this little point. We know that with balanced lene bolts and heads we are go- ing to have very little wear in our boxes, but what we want to “do is catch that wear when it gets there, not after it has wrought its trouble. On all your cylinder journals where you possibly can, use sight feed oilers. Why? For a continuous lubricant, to save the oil consumption, to save the metal bill, to save the time of casting new boxes, to keep dust proof journals. “Every little bit helps’ and in this case the “Little Bit” is sight feed oilers. Try it and see if I am not quoting scripture and telling the truth. Handling Box Factory Lumber The increased cost of lumber and consequent small margin of profit in box manufacturing, has led to many efforts to lower the factory cost and reduce the number of times it is necessary to handle stock at the box factory so as to leave room for a margin of profit. At some institutions using large quantities of box stock there is more decided effort to eliminate the double handling involved in unloading | stock from the car and piling it on the yard, then reloading it on trucks again to bring it into the factory, says J. C. T., in the Wood- Worker, Indianapolis. There are two methods of taking stock di- rectly into the factory from a car. One is by handling it through a receiving planer, and the other is by handling it through a resaw. Those using a big receiving planer have the planer located near where the cars are to be unloaded, or, rather, have a switch running right into the planer. To do this right involves the modern high-speed planers, using the self-feeding device to help out. Then the stock is run right from the car down to the planer, and practically the same work that unloads it puts it through the first process of manufacture. If the stock were thoroughly dry it would then go right on through the factory in the regular way, either through the resaw and then to the cutting saws, or be cut and then resawed, depending on the kind of stock and method of handling. Usually, however, stock received at the box factory is not as dry as it should be and must go to the dry kiln. The old method was to pile stock on the yard to dry awhile, then rehandle it into the dry kiln for the thorough drying; then from the dry kiln it went into the box factory. For the method of handling lumber directly into the planer as it is received, an advantage is claimed, even if it still has to go to the drykiln, for the reason that it has been uniformed in thickness; part of the thickness has been dressed away and fresh wood has been laid bare for the drying, which, it is claimed, makes the drying easier and quicker. Dressing before drying is an idea that is receiving quite a lot of attention from the wood-working fraternity these days. It is impractical to get as good a finish by dressing lumber that is only partly dry, then running it through the kilns. In box factory work not a very high finish is called for usually, and in other work where a higher order of finish is called for, it is quite a common prac- tice to redress it afterward, anyway, so that preliminary dressing or sizing is good enough, even if it is done on comparatively green stock. It is said to reduce the time required for drying considerably, to make the drying better, and in box factory work is said to re- duce the cost. Another method for handling box factory lumber, which is based on the same general idea, but is carried out differently, is the practice of running stock right from the car through the resaw. This method requires a resaw located at the receiving end, instead of a planer—a — good type of modern resaw which will handle the lumber as fast as an ordinary crew can unload, inspect and tally it. The approved method is to have skids or an unloading deck right from the car to the feed- ing end of the resaw, and as the stock comes down from the car it is measured and inspected in transit, goes right on through the resaw, and from there into the drykiln, ‘where, being only half its former thickness, it naturally dries in less time. Of course, with either of these methods, it is necessary fs unload and pile on the yards a certain percent of the stock, enough so as to keep stock ahead for emergencies for such times as the receipts are not regular, and to keep stock of different thicknesses to make the variety necessary. These are methods that are applicable especially to factories receiving lumber from mills where care is used in manu- facture, and the lumber runs even in thickness, so that the 1-inch stock will be 1-inch stock, and a whole carload of it can be run through bai 5 Ue CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 41 $ the receiving machine without any interruption for sorting out. “Then, when thicker stock for special needs is bought, it may be received and piled on the yards in the same old way. ‘This is a method that makes against the idea which prevails in some places of carefully sorting lumber as it is received on the yards for thickness and width, and it would therefore not be so fruitful of results where the stock is shipped in varying widths and thicknesses. If a mill ships for 1l-in. stock a variety of thicknesses varying from 34 to 14-in., it is worth the extra handling involved in piling it in the yards to take the pains and sort it out, because often enough 5/4 and 6/4 stock can be secured to more than pay for the trouble. This is stock that’ costs extra when one wants to buy it from mills that make a specialty of careful manufacturing. The methods outlined there are those which apply best in receiving and handling lumber which has been carefully sorted at the mills for thickness, and the different thicknesses loaded up on different cars. By and by, with the disposition to use scrap and trashy stock in the mills to save cost, it will be the cross-cut and the rip saw that will take the place at the receiving end, so that as this trashy stuff is unloaded it can be worked up and the bulk of the waste eliminated before it goes into the kiln or the stock sheds. Thus we will develop an entirely new method of handling raw material as it is received at the box factory. Insurance Efficiency By Alvin T. Coate* Fire insurance by its vital importance demands first place in such a discussion. What is fire insurance in real essence? The ac- cepted text-book answer is that it is indemnity against loss by fire; but you who, above almost all other trades, pay so heavily for insur- ance policies, know that collectively it is not indemnity because every one of you loses by fire every year the total sum of your premiums and against this loss you are not indemnified. Those of you who have suffered fire losses know that, after you calculated the cost of your new plant, the loss of business, the scattering of hard-won customers and the tedious delays incident to your re-establishment in business, you were not indemnified nor saved harmless. Your immediate money loss was decreased by the amount of your recovery from the insurance companies, but you were not in- demnified. Even the money paid you who had fires was warm from the pockets of those of you who did not; and thus the eternal process of robbing Peter to pay Paul goes on. The only real indemnity against loss by fire is not to have the fire. Fire insurance in its best estate is only the distribution of the loss over a wide number of losers, plus the administrative cost of the distributing process. Fire insurance in essence is a transaction in integrity; it is the tempering the wind of adversity to the shorn lamb. If the lamb has by negligence or intent caused himself to be shorn, the transaction at once becomes fraudulent. _ How then may you be least shorn by your own or your neigh- bor’s fire loss? Remember you escape shearing only as there is no fire. Those of you who have been long in business have already con- tributed to the losses of others more than your own total insurance. The cost of your very protection against money loss by fire in- surance is, at least in theory, determined by the physical condition of your own plant. Your business is founded on highly combustible material in its most inflammable form. In most cases your build- ings do not protect this inflammable material, but often add to its hazard. As a trade you do not have elaborate or expensively built plants. For these reasons it is often not practicable for you to go to the extent in protective apparatus indulged by manufacturers in other lines. Your plants operate most efficiently when they are near the supply of raw material. Your raw material grows in forests; as a rule then you are located in villages and small cities where the public protection from fire loss is imperfect and insufficient. You must, in the main, devise. your own protection; how far can you profitably go in this direction. The most nearly ideal protection against fire in the individual plant is, of course, the automatic sprinkler equip- ment. Can you on sane business principles justify such an expense in your plant? From the money cost perspective, the answer to this question is the relation between the cost of apparatus, and its main- tenance, and the saving in premium. The cost of installation is more easily determined than the cost of maintenance. The latter varies radically under differing conditions. In woodworking plants the phy- sical deterioration of such equipment is small; the maintenance cost lies mainly in preventing freezing in tanks and wet systems and main- taining air pressure in dry systems. In your trade you may probably rely on a deterioration ratio less than five per cent. annually on a combined deterioration and in- terest rates of, say 10 per cent. annually. Your premium cost after the plant is equipped varies in different states from 50c per hundred dollars of insurance to $1.50 for veneer and panel plants in frame *Address delivered before the National Veneer & Panel Manufacturers. hale ae oP —— vr7e4e * y ~ structures. The cost of preventing water in elevated tanks from freezing in cold climates is probably the greatest single item of main- tenance and is usually underestimated. For the small plant not un- der steam at all hours, an electrically driven pump is usually more economical and if the current is dependable and the water sufficient and unfailing, the same degree of etficiency may be produced. In a general and approximate way, the cost of spriaklei equip- ment may be determined at from $3.00 to $3.50 per head, allowing one head for each 64 square feet of ceiling or root surface. Next in considering this matter comes the question:of what your business is worth to you. By this | do not meansyour property or plant, but your business. How long would you be suspended by a serious fire and how long thereafter would it require to get your trade well in hand again? Figure this on the basis of last year’s three hundred working days and add this per diem loss to your premium saving as the credit side of your protection account. Automatic sprinklers properly installed with plenty of water under pressure will extinguish SO per cent. of the factory fires. And do not forget as a part of this calculation that you have no moral right to throw onto the bending shoulders of the public the insurance loss of your plant. If you cannot justify in your plant the cost of sprinkler equip- ment, do not for that reason neglect the simpler and less expensive means. The primitive water pail and cask is still entitled to the hero medal. Liquid chemical extinguishers for ceiling and roof fires and a Pyrene extinguisher for your dynamo or motor room are an urgent necessity and cost little. Last and greatest of all is cleanliness and care. Even veneers are not chargeable with spontaneous combustion —they must be set on fire by somebody directly or indirectly. Dirty dry rooms, unprotected by steam jets, belching smoke stacks, stoves, bad wiring, combustible roofs—these are your accessories before the fact. Every one can see them—no one has the moral right to tolerate them. Finally the commonly accepted, though partial and unsatisfac- tory, ‘first aid to the injured’ —fire insurance. How much should you carry, what should it cost, how should it be written and in what kind of companies? It is one of the unexplainable things of our business system that a man who buys a suburban lot for $400 will, before paying over his money, demand that the seller warrant and defend the title he gives; he will demand an abstract record of every transaction the poor little lot has ever known and finally he will hire an attorney to examine the abstract. He stops short only at exam- ining the attorney. 1 am not defending even this omission, but the same man will buy insurance policies, which represent in many cases every dollar of his net worth, without even locking into the joint con- tracts into which he has entered or questioning the financial responsi- bility of the insurance companies issuing them. Always remember that you cannot “collect from your insurance policies more than you can prove. Keep better inventory records— they will save you time and money when the loss comes. Don’t entér excessive and arbitrary depreciation charges in your ledgers. If you wish to reduce the asset value of your plant as a conv ertible or liguid item, do so by opening a reserve or sinking fund accouat. Do not attack the physical or replacement value; that is what depreciation means and there is often no relation between the two. Tinally, be clean and careful in the plant, watch every policy religiously, know what your plant values are; carry enough insurance to preserve you from bankruptcy and trust in a kind Providence. The “Screaming” Saw—Hot Weather and Temper Answering an enquiry as to the cause and remedy for a scream- ing Saw, a writer in an exchange says:—We have often cured this trouble in a very simple manner. Repair the table top so that the slot is narrowed down to the proper width. The passage of sawdust through table tops gradually wears a hole at the teeth of the saw, and this is often what causes the noise. When you want to whistle you pucker your mouth up and blow air through a round hole. When a saw wants to whistle it pulls the air through the slot in the table, which may, in a certain case, be of just the right size and shape to resemble the pucker in one’s lips. Supplementing the answer to the question, “Does warm weather of summer soften and to a certain ex- tent take the temper out of cutting tools, such as saws and knives?” Unless a saw is heated above 700 deg. F. the temper would not be affected at all, and unless a knife was heated above 420 deg. F. it would not be affected at all. Three forestry taxation bills have recently been passed by the Pennsylvania State Legislature, which mark a real advance in the handling of this difficult matter. The bills, drawn by the Pennsyl- vania Forestry Association and the Pennsylv ania Conservation Asso- ciation, es the results of study given to the subject during re- cent years. The policy includes a low annual tax on private forest lands voluntarily put under the supervision of the State, coupled-with a deferred tax, on the value of timber, to be assessed and paid, when the timber is cut, on a basis of the percentage on the yield. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Retail Dealer Sidelines for the Retail Yards Under the general heading of “Side-lines,” a retail lumber yard may catry such a varied line of materials that an ordinary customer would be hard put to discover, at first glance, that he is dealing with a lumber merchant. Nevertheless, the tendency has been growing rapidly of late to increase the range of articles dealt in by a retail lumberman. This is the tendency in fact, in all lines of business nowadays. It seldom happens that a man in any line of business can confine himself to it alone. Take for instance the business of selling life insurance. The life insurance agent invariably finds that if he can offer a man accident and sickness insurance at the same time, he is in a much better position to secure business. So it is in the lumber trade, especially with country retail yards. When a farmer goes to town it is safe to say he has a lot of things in mind which he may perhaps purchase if his money or his credit go far enough. The firm which can give him the largest range of supplies is the one he is likely to patronize. Why should not the retail lum- berman be the logical one for the farmer to visit first of all, when he arrives in town? If he is in need of lumber for building a barn or silo, or for repairing his house, it is reasonably certain that he also needs nails and roofing material, possibly also plaster and paint, cement, crushed stone, gravel, lime, lath or shingles. The wide- awake retail lumberman will make enquiries about all these every time a farmer comes in to talk about lumber or even to pass the time of day, as farmers are sometimes known to do. It is not a difficult matter to be in a position to supply nearly all the wants of customers in these lines. It is not necessary to carry enormous stocks costing a great deal-of money. By keeping carefully posted in regard to each of these articles a retail lumberman can quote on them without carrying actual stocks. Samples and prices will go a long way if reasonably quick delivery can be made. Lumber is a building material pure and simple and the man who handles it in a retail way ought to be able to furnish all the other principal lines of building material as well. With modern ideas of business service, the man who sees the reasonableness of this point of view is the one who is going to make a success. The one who does not, will have difficulty in holding his own. From both points of view, therefore, the side- line proposition is a good one. It means increased business and in- creased profit. Failure to adopt it means that the other fellow will beat you out and that one of those days you will find yourself a back number. Can You Make Out a Bill of Materials While I have always advocated the desirability of dealers being able to make out bills of material for the ordinary class of frame con- struction, yet I very well know that there are many dealers of experi- ence who object to the practice of doing it, even though they are com- petent. The prime object in the making out of a list of material is, first, to ascertain the amount of the different items needed, and sec- ond, that they may be figured on as a whole and the cost of it be de- termined. A building is composed of a greater or less number of various items, according to its size, finish and style of construction. Where a ground plan and elevation have been drawn and a bill of specifications made out, a more definite knowledge of its details may be arrived at by the contractor who thoroughly knows his business. Yet it is a well-known fact among architects and builders that no two contractors, however expert they may be in their business, can make out an itemized bill of materia! for the same building—using the same set of plans and specifications—and have it the same in number of items and quantity; and the larger the job, the greater is this varia- tion. This fact is not only known to builders in general, but lumber- men know it as well. It is a matter of common experience with them and one that often gives them more or less trouble, especially the country retailer who has to bid with all kinds of incompetency in the building trades. The city dealer figures on bills that have been made out from plans drawn by a competent authority; the country dealer gives his estimate on bills made from the head of one or more indi- viduals who know more or less about the construction of a building. Now, the general public knows but little about this feature in build- ing. The general supposition is with most people who are going to build that when the size and general plan of a building is given a contractor, he is able to tell just what quantity of the different mater- ials is necessary to complete it. But, I doubt if there ever was any- one yet who, after putting up his first building, did not find out he was mistaken in this respect. A man has to go through the experience Sidelines as Profit Makers—Material - Bills and His Problems of building for himself before he thoroughly realizes how deceiving is the first bill as it was made out. When a man wishes to build a house, for instance, the usual way is for him to consult a carpenter contractor. Perhaps he wants him to figure on doing the job and furnishing, or figure on doing the car- penter work alone. If there are several contractors in the town, the chances are they will hear of the job and will apply to him for a chance to figure on it. Another probability is that he will obtain the lumber bill from one of them for the purpose of doing some figuring around for himself. And so it will come about that the dealer gets several different bills made out from as many different heads, for this one building, and when he has figured them all at the same prices for each item in them, he finds that the total cost varies from ten to twenty per cent. The contractor who has made out the most complete bill naturally is given the highest estimate. It may be, too, that it is a copy of his bill that the owner has been peddling around and per- chance has got a considerably lower bid on it. If he enlightens the contractor on this point, the dealer is put in a hole, if the contractor happens to be a friend and regular customer of his, for he will want to know why he can’t buy material of him as cheap as the former can. A case of this kind makes it one of the most embarrassing things that a lumber dealer has to encounter, because on the face of it looks dis- criminating. The question is, how can the dealer “save his face’ with the contractor? The fact is, it won’t bear much explaining, and the less said the better. The usual way that I got out of it was that I thought the party had been getting figures from dealers in neighbor- ing towns, and to prevent the bill from being sold out of town, I had cut the price and that he could have it at the same figures if he could land the job. The fault of such a tangle of interests laid with the contractor who had no business to give a copy of his bill to the owner, as he might know that no two or more dealers would be apt to give the same figures on it. : After a number of experiences of a similar nature I became wise to them and cautioned my contractors against giving away copies of the bills for jobs they were figuring on to furnish. Then whenever the owner came to me and wanted a copy of the bill I would explain that it belonged to the contractor and he would have to get his consent to letting him have it. In this way I protected the contractor and avoided much of the trouble I have described. The older I became in the business the more inclined I was to the policy of favoring and protecting the legitimate and reliable contrac- tor who stayed by me through the year and gave me the preference in his business. Many a time I have had the owner of a building come to me and try to find out what his contractor was paying for the bill of material I was furnishing. I always think that when anyone comes with a request of this nature that | am not morally bound to tell him the truth. I usually sent them away as wise as they came, without any feeling on their part against me. In other words, I was diplo- matic, and that covers a whole lot of meaning concerning things in business matters. Made Sure of His Ground When I opened my yard in this place and found that my busi- ness would be principally with contractors, my first purpose was to try out by experience who among them were the most reliable and easy to get along with. It cost me something to do this, but after awhile I got them sorted out to suit me, and then I co-operated with these for their interests as well as my own, and when they found that I was reliable in this way I had no difficulty in getting them to work for me. There is one thing absolutely sure, the business life of a re- tail lumberman is so bound up with the contractors and workers in the building trades, and their interests are so interlocked with his in- terests that it is business folly to ignore or attempt to antagonize — them. Whatever trouble there may be, or the discord they may cause, it is a part of his business to harmonize and educate them to see and understand that they and he are in the same boat and, there- fore, it is for their mutual interests to pull together for the common purpose of making all they can legitimately out of their respective businesses. And in these days of increasing outside competition the need of this to the lumberman, was never greater or more urgent than now. I have had a good deal to say on this subject during the past month or two, because in my perspective I can see that the retail lum- berman is going to need all the help of those who naturally should be his helpful friends. His being forced as he is to go into the handl- ing of more side lines than formerly, is making him more competitors among the other business men of the town, and consequently antagon- CANADA izers of his interests. ‘Therefore, about the only natural business friends he has in the place are the building trades men and the local paper, and if he don’t cultivate their friendly interest and support, he is certainly blind to his own best interests. The subject also is appropriate to the time, because from now on till winter the matter of selling bills will occupy a large share of the dealers’ time and attention, and there is no other time of year when he needs more the “pulls” and the “boosts” of his local friends, and at no other time either is his tact and ability to gain and hold trade put to the utmost test. What I have said in the foregoing concerning the selling of bills has been more in reference to the bills that were competitive, and which naturally bring the dealers into closer relations with the con- tractors. As I have before stated in a recent article, it should be the strongest aim of a retailer to secure all that is possible of the non- competitive business, and it depends largely on his own ability to make it of this character. To be able to make out a complete bill of material and sell it to the party without his getting figures on it anywhere else is, as every dealer knows, a good deal more profitable than to sell one that has been peddled around and finally auctioned off to him as the lowest bidder. ‘Therefore, | would again urge upon every young dealer to go to work and fit himself to be able to meet this requirement when the occasion comes, and when he is so qualified, he can with confidence go at it and create more of this non-competitive business. As with everything else of advantage, however, there are things aris- ing from it that are correspondingly bothersome, and to illustrate what I mean in this I will cite my own experience in relation to it. Riding a Free Horse When it became generally known that I could make out a bill for any kind of building that was then common to that locality, including bridges and windmill towers, as well as for every kind of material that went into a structure of any kind, a good deal of my time was taken up with this sort of gratis work. In those days pretty nearly every carpenter and the other mechanics were working on their own hook and therefore had to make out their own bills for materials, and in most cases this was more a matter of guess work than an accurate knowledge of what was needed. Time and time again have I had them come to me and request that | make out their bills for them. Not only the mechanics came for this purpose, but those who wanted to build also. Of course, after accommodating a party in this way I was not sure that I was going to sell the bill. 1 had to take my chances in that and they often went against me. I found, too, that men came and got me to make out a bill with the intention of buying it elsewhere. They would get my figures, of course, and then go and use them to beat down the dealer they preferred to buy it of. A competitor once played a trick on me by sending one of his customers to get me to make out a house bill for him, and as I[ after- wards learned, told him also, that whatever my figures were he would go below them, as we were then “scrapping” for trade. I went the limit on a low figure. But the customer held him to his agreement and consequently bought a lot of stuff without profit to the dealer. Another annoyance from this source was when a party would get me to make out a bill and give him an estimate on it, then go to a carpenter, who, perhaps, was not working for me and get him to figure out a list for him. And, of course, this carpenter would take it to the other yard for an estimate. Whenever this occurred, I almost invariably lost out, and mainly because I had figured more stuff in my estimate than the carpenter had in his. I never claimed to be any better than the average dealer, but there was one thing I would not do. I would not knowingly make out an incomplete bill for any ad- vantage it would give me. It is poor business, and equally bad morals to “bunko” anyone in his confidence, and in the long run it don’t pay. If you do attempt to make out a bill for a customer make it out as complete as you know how and tell him so, but, of course, don’t guarantee that it will be all sufficient. That is liable to get you into many unnecessary troubles, for there are too many who will try to make all they can out of the lumberman, and where a bill is guaranteed to hold out to complete a certain job, the carpenters working by the day are not so particular in the use of the material. Neither is the owner liable to be free from finding more ways to use it than he first intended. I never guaranteed but one bill I made out for a job, and that single experience did for me the rest of my life. You Lose on the Variations I have spoken before of the fact that no two men will make out just the same amount of material for the same job, even though they know the size and have the bill of specifications before them. There- fore it is worse in this respect, when only a bare outline of a plan is given or a verbal statement given of what is wanted. A party may go to one dealer and tell him what he wants and then go over to the next dealer and tell him the same. That is, he thinks he has told him the same, but the fact is he has not done so. We often experience such cases as when a farmer comes in and wants to know what it will LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ° 45 cost him for a hayrack, a wagon “box, or a small shed roof, stable, or maybe a chicken house, or for anything else of the numerous things that customers come in for that they are going to do the work on themselves. Having learned what he wants, we figure out a list of stuff for it as we think is needed. Most any dealer of experience can figure out such little things as these. You tell the customer what it will cost and in most cases will probably sell the stuff. On the other hand, the cost may not suit him, being perhaps more than he had counted on. So he thinks he will try the other yard and the other dealer figures it out from the same description. If it happens that he puts in one or two pieces or a few feet of boards less than you did the prices being equal, the total amount will perhaps be less by a dol- lar than your offer. If you happen to think that less stuff will be re- quired it is probable that it will go out of your yard. Both dealers will be lucky if he don’t play them one against the other, and eventually get it lower than the first bids of them both. There are always a certain few in every community who have no particular affiliations with any one lumbér yard, store, or any other trading place in the town. The only place they do single out is the bank, and no doubt they resent the necessity of having to buy their postage stamps at the one post office. This reminds me of an actual case I knew of one of this sort of fellows who drove over to the next town and asked the postmaster there if he couldn’t sell him stamps cheaper than the postmaster would in his home town. On being re- fused he then asked if he would if he took a dollar’s worth of them. Now this is no yarn understand, nor was the party a man below the average intelligence. He was a good farmer, but he was so constantly intent on contriving ways to hold on to every penny that he had lost the sense of proportion. I have sold stuff to this same individual at various times, but I frankly admit that it was mighty little profit I got out of him. This may be an extreme type of this class I have mentioned, and I think it would be hard to find a parallel case. I have no doubt but there are some men among the retail lumbermen who are as independent in their buying as is this class of buyers among the people in their communities. There is nothing wrong about it, of course, but you and I know that if we have any favors to show we don’t go around and hunt up this sort of fellows. Neither does the travelling salesman go out of his way to offer a “snap” to a dealer who always tries to “Jew him down” on his best prices. I used to think a homesteader was, in a way, warranted in mak- ing every dollar in cash he had go as far as possible, and it was cx- cusable in them for doing it, but we generally got our prices when their purchases were charged on the books against them. Hold Back the Itemized List In dealing with this class of trade that gets you to make out these small bills as well as giving the cost, you have probably learned by experience that it won’t do to give the customer the list which you have made out for him, although there are times when you may think it best to do it in order to protect yourself from another dealer’s figur- ing on a list for the same job that has a less amount in it. For even though the competitor is friendly and not given to cutting prices on such small amounts, yet,.1f he figures on a smaller list than you have his price for the whole bill naturally will be lower than yours. So where you have a competitor that you are not afraid to trust you can give the figuring customer a copy of the bill you have made out for him. But if you have reason to believe he is tricky and will change the grades to get under your prices you had better advise the party to get a carpenter to make it out and then both dealers can figure on the same bill. When ever you give out a copy of a list you have made out don’t use a pencil in writing it for a penciled figure can be rubbed out and another substituted that will change the amount of the item. It is not uncommon for farmers to make out a list of what they want themselves and hand it to the dealer to figure what it will cost. Not infrequently these lists are so written out that it is difficult to de- cipher them and if the party acts as though he was going to take it over to the other yard for that dealer to say what he will furnish it for, you had better, if you can get him to take a copy of it written with pen and ink. Then there will be no chance to make an intentional mistake and then lay it to the poor writing of the farmer, as may easily be done, and thus escape the suspicion of trying to “flim-flam” both the customer and the competitor. For my part, in this small bill trade, I prefer that the customer who is going to do his own work make out his own lists. C. H. Ketridge, in the Mississippi Valley Lumberman. Handling of Crating Material A department of wood-working which is receiving more and more attention is that in which lumber is manufactured into crating ma- terial. The largely increased consumption of material in this direc- tion is the combined result of the experience of manufacturers who have found that protection of well-made wooden crates is superior to any other, and of the railroads, who have come to the conclusion that they cannot afford to accept goods which are not properly protected A4 - CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER from breakage in transit. In the furniture field, for instance, it used to be that most goods which left the factory went out in burlap, the protection of the excelsior enclosed in the covering being thought to be superior to anything else. ‘This turned out to be a poor theory, for the railroads damaged a lot of furniture in shipment, and in addi- tion the finish of the goods was often marred by the contact of the excelsior with the varnish. Furniture manufacturers learned that whenever they wanted to ship out goods which had not been allowed much time to dry after being finished, the safest plan was to crate it, and accordingly they are using more crates all the time. Some small pieces are still shipped in burlap, but even where crates are not required by the traffic regu- lations, which, incidentally, are getting more stringent on this sub- ject all the time, the manufacturers are using them anyway. The cost of packing is just about the same for one kind as an- other, depending, of course, upon the available supply of material to a large extent. In some localities where crating material is plentiful, the cost of packing in this way has been reduced to a point below that of packing in burlap, and in those sections burlap is, of course, at once ruled out. The only weak point developed in the use of wooden packages is that the tendency is to use thinner lumber than should be specified, so that where heavy pieces are shipped there is danger of the nails pulling out and the crate breaking down under the load. Another field in which the carriers are pushing the use of crates is the stove business. Even in carload shipments the carriers now insist, in some territories, that the manufacturers put their goods in crates. This is a reasonable contention, and has been found by the railroad men to be a necessary precaution, as the volume of claims for breakage in transit, where stoves were piled into cars without being separated from each other, was so great that the profit on the business handled turned out to be a minus quantity. The installation of wood-working machinery in stove plants, to be used for the manu- facture of crates as well as patterns, which have always required the use of equipment of this kind, is therefore a logical expectation. One finds that even in wood-working plants, however, where knowledge of the Be OF methods of handling operations of this char- BGreg should be well known and applied, the: manufacture of material to be used in crates is not given nearly the attention which it should have. “Ihe acttial manufacturing operations, of course, are simple, and require the use of only a few machines of standard character; but the handling of the material, the location of the department and other important features are not given as much thought as the manufac- turer could properly expend upon them. In a large wood-working factory it was found that the department for manufacturing crates had evidently been installed as an after- thought. It was in a building, part of which was devoted to the machine shop, which is nearly always in an out-of-the-way and in- conspicuous place, and was about 200 yards from the place where the product of the factory had to be crated. This meant the trucking of the material to the packing department and a lot of wasted labor and handling expense. The department was also some distance from the railroad switch where lumber to be used in the manufacture of crates was received, and here again a needless handling expense was re- quired. The superintendent of the plant admitted that the department was not correctly located, and said that in the near future it will be removed to the factory proper, where the material can be put through the machines and the crates set up right where they are to be used. Then the factory will doubtless find that they are saving a big per- centage of the money they have been putting into the operation of their crate department,.and will wonder why the arrangement was ° not instituted long before. Of course, it will doubtless be some time before the needed change is made effective. The superintendent of a big furniture factory who took hold of his job not long ago found that the manufacture of crates had not been given much consideration, and one of the first things which he did was to bring about a reorganization of that department. The plant is divided into two sections, one being devoted to factory opera- tions and the other to the warehouse. The power plant adjoins the former building, and the lines of shafting are, of course, only in that part of the plant. Apparently for this reason, the company had in- stalled saws for cutting up crating material in the factory building, so as to conserve power, although it was necessary, in order to get material to the machines, to truck it a long distance from the cars, and then cut it to size before trucking it into the warehouse where the finished goods were packed for shipment. The plan decided upon was to install the saws in the basement of the warehouse building, close to the freight elevator. It should have been stated that the switch running into the plant separates the two buildings, so that it is possible to unload lumber direct from the car into the basement, by means of a chute, thus placing the material right at the saws, with only one handling. The reason why this economy was not possible in le case of the factory operations was that the lumber has to be yarded and kiln-dried before being brought into the factory, and as the switch had been run in with this in view, material which could be worked at once, such as the crating lumber, had to be handled practically in the same way, as far as the distance it was carried from the car was concerned. The superintendent who made the change figured that he saved $20 a car in handling expense alone, and as the company does a busi- ness of about $250,000 a year, turning out many a carload of furni- ture, the saving in this department was sufficient to pay the salary of the superintendent. That is merely a demonstration of what a single idea, logically worked out, will do. Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Production The Northern Hemlock & Hardwood Manufacturers Assn. re- port that lumber production in May was 10 per cent.. greater than in April, due to the continued cutting of the winter's supply of hard- wood, and the sawing of a full run of hemlock by many firms. An active demand for lumber, however, caused an increase of 44 per cent. in shipments of hemlock and of 36 per cent. in shipments of hardwood | in May compared with the preceding month and necessitated the movement of much partially dry stock. Reports for the last twelve months, show that during this period, hemlock shipments have exceeded the cut by 27 per cent. and that hardwood shipments have gone beyond production by 6 per cent. Shipments of hemlock and hardwoods combined have exceeded pro- duction by 18 per cent. since June Ist, 1912. Reports from 70 firms give these totals for May: Sawed Shipped Firms M. Ft. Firms MM. EEE OCKy eine soll 43,358 62 47 036 TANS eighty MERU g PAE Seas S)) 748 18 603 BasswiOOGs. eu anu: 4,880 a 5O) 3,584 Beechy2t bs i eee 129 i! Zz, IBSEN 4 oo 40 8,312 32 7,306 Elm 40 SS a) 2,003 Maple 36 7,838 32 TASS Oak . kate Sie 646 12 326. IGE Ceycl ney ane hey etic 19 11,439 12 2,969 AL EEVARD NY OOIDS te) Ge .o7aies . 23,928 Total Hemlock & Hardwoods 80,481 70,964 Lower Prices at New York Ohase, Talbot & Company, New York, in their market letter under date of July Ist, say:—‘“This date marks the beginning of the last half of the year. ‘A smaller quantity of spruce has” been Teceived at this market, than in any similar period, of which we have record. Notwithstanding this, prices have declined. Every character of lum- ber used in building construction has sold within the past month on a basis of declining figures. From the begining of the year, the West Virginia spruce and hemlock manufacturers have held steadily to their highest level of prices, but within the past week, they have weakened and are offering certain sizes in dimension spruce at $2.00 per M off the list. We learn that lumber business is active through- out the country, with the exception of a few Atlantic Coast cities, notably Boston and New York. Building construction has been materially curtailed, owing largely to the difficulty in securing build- ing loans for speculative operations.” Miniature Sawmill on Exhibit In the Industrial Building at the Calgary Fair, one of the most interesting exhibits is the little model sawmill of the Crown Lumber Company. The miniature mill has been exhibited before, but this year a new feature has been added in the form of a small waterfall coming down from the mountains, the water dashing over the rocks into the log pond which contains real miniature logs. These logs are carried up into the mill on an endless chain just as in the large mills. From inside the mill one hears the sawing of the logs into lumber. The lumber is carried out into the mill yard to be piled. A model railway train makes a trip every half minute, carrying away the lumber. St. John Valley, N.B., pulp wood interests are expecting much of the railroad to be built across the northern part of the State of Maine, from Centerville, through Presque Isle and Washburn, which will con- nect the St. John & Quebec railway now building with the Quebec Central, National Transcontinental and International Railways. “The Preservative Treatment of Wood” is the title of an interest- ing treatise published in two parts, the author being Irving W. Bailey. The treatise is reprinted from the Forestry Quarterly for March, 1913; CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 45 Machinery and Equipment What Manufacturers of Logging, Sawmill and Woodworking Appliances are Doing A New Cableway Skidder The accompanying illustration shows a new overhead cableway skidder particularly designed for use in mountain logging, which is being operated at Sunburst in the Little Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The machine is a radical departure from all former types of cableway skidders and, judging from its reported capacity developed over a considerable period of time, is a very decided improvement on machines for this difficult work. It was designed and built by the Clyde Iron Works of Duluth, after long and careful experiment. A great saving in time and cost is secured by the fact that this new machine carries its trolley line on a special power-driven drum, and is equipped with outhaul and setting lines which carry the heavy trolley line out under power. Thus the necessity for carrying this long, heavy cable up the steep mountain-side by hand or animal power is done away with. When it is time to make a new set, all that is necessary with the new machine is to.cast off the trolley line from its anchorage, throw in the clutch on the trolley line drum, and wind the line up under steam power at high speed. The ease and rapidity New Overload Cableway Skidder—Clyde Iron Works of the operation obviates the necessity of a second trolley cable to be set while the first is being used. All lines on the new machine lead from different points on an in- clined boom, doing away with the thrashing and tangling of lines which is a constant cause of breakage and wasted time on the older ‘machines. This boom is of steel and is secured by a trussed steel back-brace. The new skidder is self-propelling, having sufficient tractive power to propell twice its own weight up a ten per cent grade. It requires a crew of only six men, as against ten or twelve re- quired with other cableway skidders of much smaller capacity. Under average mountain conditions, the new machine developed a capacity in excess of twenty-five thousand feet of logs daily, as against less than eight thousand feet for a big tower machine work- ing under the same conditions. Two of these machines are in daily use at Sunburst; and, on the strength of the showing made by them, another of the same type has been ordered for the Little River Lumber Company, of Vownsend, Tenn., whose logging conditions are similar to those at Sunburst. Safe-Guards for Woodworking Machinery The owner or user of woodworking machinery seldom hears these words without becoming interested, because of the opportunity to gain knowledge as to the duty of the employer to apply preventive appliances and of the operator to use them. We all know that accidents do happen among users of wood- working machinery, but when the statistics compiled by leading in- surance companies tell us that more than 85,000 men are either killed or seriously injured yearly in the United States and that 50 per cent. of the accidents are due to unguarded mechanical appliances, we are willing to believe that the matter of safe-guarding has become im- portant, if not serious. But not to the workman alone is the im- a aba ne ee eran portance of protection. “Enjoy life by helping others to do likewise.” Is it possible for the man who has lost a leg, arm, hand or even a finger to enjoy the associations of whole men when he is reminded at every turn of his deformity? No more is it possible for the em- ployer, who has done nothing in the way of safe-guarding his danger- ous machinery, to enjoy life with a conscience burdened with the responsibility of injury through his neglect. A 16-page pamphlet dealing with safety devices for woodwork- ing machinery has recently been printed by J. A. Fay & Egan Com- pany, Cincinnati, O. This pioneer company has, for 83 years, been building this class of machinery exclusively. This experience and special effort to make their “safe-guards” provide efficient protection to the operator without hinderin> him in his work, render it well worth the time of anyone to make an investigation of their line. This catalog No. 90 may be had on request, from the offices, 465- 485 W. Front St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamilton to Have Victor Saw Works The Massachusetts Saw Works of Springfield, Mass., a branch factory in Hamilton, Ont., which will be known as the Vic- tor Saw Works, Limited. They will make “Victor Hack Saws.” The Hamilton plant will be operated as an entirely separate industry. They have leased a two-storey building, which will be thoroughly renovated. When running at its full capacity, this factory will em- ploy 75 hands, principally skilled mechanics. The President is Mr. J. W. McQuillan, formerly connected with the Massachusetts Saw Works in an executive capacity. The Vice-President is Mr. Harold Strout for some time past sales manager for the Massachusetts Saw Works. The Secretary-treasurer is Mr. E. B. Bradford, Jr., of the same organization. will locate An Efficient Preventive of Power Loss S. F. Bowser & Company, Incorporated, Fraser Ave., Toronto, have issued an attractive booklet describing their Collapsible Oil Filter. The chief business of this filter is to assist in the elimination of production losses, a matter of the utmost importance to all power users. Seven and one-half per cent total friction loss is a very or- dinary thing in connection with a steam engine plant. Two-thirds of this, according to the above booklet, is journal friction, which means that five per cent of the power is going to waste in friction which would practically be eliminated by the proper system of Peete The Collapsible Oil Filter as described in the company’s booklet, something which should be investigated by power users in pigeon as it means a reduction in the cost of ] power or an increase in the power produced. Making the Best of a Bad Job There are always two views to take in connection with a question of any importance. It is well, when you can’t have your own way, to grin and bear it and try to find another point of view which will bring you some degree of contentment. This is the policy of the West Coast Lumberman on the question of removing the duty on shingles. “It is very probable the manufacturers of shingles in British Columbia will feel less exuberant should the tariff be removed from shingles by Congress, than they do at this time,” says this journal. “Already there are symptoms of over-production, over-building of shingle mills, all of which means the downfall of the shingle industry in British Columbia. Generally speaking the shingle manufacturers in British Columbia have been a pretty close corporation or at least they have had some form of gentlemen’s agreement, resulting in main- taining fairly good prices. No agreement will be maintained if the product exceeds the demand very greatly. The putting of shingles on the free list will not increase the demand either in the United States or in Canada. The number of mills in Washington, which is the big producing shingle state, will be reduced but little if the tariff is removed, while the number of mills in British Columbia will be in- creased, making the sum total of capacity in these two sections greater. It must be remembered that this is in the face of a declining market and with the shingle manufacturing capacity already exceed- ing the demand. It is very probable that British Columbia manu- facturers will regret any legislation that would encourage excess production in their country.” WANTED FOR SALE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than “Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted’ will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more con- secutive insertions of the same advertisement are ordered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. til ON Wanted-Lumber Basswood Wanted No. 2 Common and Mill Cull. Winter cut preferred. Apply Firstbrook ~Box Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Tt Wanted Two million feet Maple, also quantity of Birch. Shipments during Fall and coming Winter. Address Seaman, Kent Co., Ltd., Meaford, Ont. 11-22 Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 1st and 2nds and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 it. lengths. - Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New York City. Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. and 5 in. Ists and 2nds. Birch delivered New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 T.F. Wanted—Cedar Telegraph Poles 1000 poles, 25 ft. x 6-in. tops. 500 poles, 25 ft. x T-in. tops. 1000 poles, 30 ft. x T-in. tops. 1000 poles, 35 ft. x 7-in. tops. 400 poles, 40 ft. x 7T-in. tops. Quote price and quantity for sale, also de- livery date. HORACE HARTLEY Wholesale Lumber, 12-14 19 Mayor Street, Montreal. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF FTES ' For Sale-Lumber Lumber For Sale 400,000 ft. 3 x T and up Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 2 in. Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 1% in. Basswood, Log Run. 500,000 ft. Hard Maple, 1 in. to 4 in. Apply to GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, Cc Montreal, Que. For Sale New Brunswick White Pine 1912 Cut 52,000 ft. 1% and up 10/16 ft. ists. 93 000 ft. 1% and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 236,000 ft. 1% and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 31,000 ft. 2 x and up 10/16 ft. ists. 108,000 ft. 2 x and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 57,000 ft. 2 x 6 x 10/16 ft. Ists, 2nds, & 3rds 225,000 ft. 2 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 28,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists & 2nds. 58,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 2nds & 3rds. 225,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. Asis] DAK AH BS 7 7 Apply to H. BOURGOUIN, Dominion Express Bldg., 10-t.f. Montreal, Que. For Sale 40,000 ft. 3 x 6, 10/16 ft. No. 1 Spruce, 1912 cut. 30,000 ft. 6/4 x 4 and up very wide No. 2 White Pine Mill Cull, 1912 cut. Close prices as stock must be moved. Apply The Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Co., Ltd., 13 18 Toronto St., Toronto, Ont. For Sale Several cars good, thick XX 16-in. W.C. Shingles (S.B.) 1912 cut. Special low price for quick sale. C. M. WILLCOX, 14 Whitby, Ont. Basswood For Sale We have about 100 M. ft. 4/4 No. 2 Com- mon and Better Basswood for. sale. Will be glad to quote price to anyone interested. Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Limited, 14 Midland, Ont. FOR SALE—About 50,000 ft. of 6/4 3eech, No. 2 common and better, dry, 1912 cut. Wilson Bros., Limited, Collingwood. 3 14-1 For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%-in. to 7-in. top, § ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ones : Stas Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand machinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our “Wanted and For Sale Department.” le- Cai bets For Sale—Boom Chains 225 Boom Chains, about 7/16-in., iron, at 50c each. 400 Boom Chains, 3/8-in: and up, iron, some require keys, at 20c each. For prompt sale. The Baker Lumber Company, Lindsay, Ont. 13-16 For Sale Second-hand Machinery for sale, used in the *. A. Smith plant at Minneapolis, including Corliss Engine. Box Factory Machinery, capacity 90,000 ft. in 10 hours. Planing Mill Machinery, capacity 350,000 ft. in 10 hours. Will be sold, entire or in part, cheap to close out at once. MEREEN-JOHNSON MACHINE CO., 13-16 Minneapolis, Minn, For Sale One thirty-ton Shay Geared Locomotive; standard gauge; thoroughly overhauled; in first-class condition; equipped for either oil or coal. The Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Company, Limited, Sarnia, Ont, 14 For Sale Two hundred 2-wheel. detachable lumber trucks $15.00; also a few front trucks with shafts for one horse $20.00, all in good order. GRAVES, BIGWOOD & COMPANY, 14-15 Toronto, Ont. i> SEXING Wearted-Enployniet Advertisements under this heading one cent a word. per insertion, Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. WANTED BY EXPERIENCED MANAGER A position in charge of woods or manufactur- ing, or both, which will pay five thousand or more a year. Address Box 822, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. 13-16 Wanted Young man aged 23 years wants position as salesman with a wholesale lumber firm or manufacturer. At present connected with reputable firm doing a wholesale business. Have had some experience at selling. Ob- ject of change being advancement. Box 829, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 Do you need Male Help for sawmill, lum- ber camps, construction work or boats. We can furnish skilled and unskilled labor for all kinds of work. uy O’Donnell’s Employment Bureau, 116 Wellington street west, Toronto, Ont. Phone, Adelaide 3919. 12-14 “Want Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents < oyees WANTED—A _ good machinist for our Crossburn Railway Shops; Apply to David- son Lumber Company, Limited, Bridgewater, N.S. 13-16 WANTED—First-class walking boss for bush operations. State age, experience, habits and salary expected. Apply, Box 812, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 12-17 WANTED—A salesman to cover the Can- adian territory who is a live one and knows the hardwood trade. Must be thoroughly posted on West Virginia and Southern hard- woods. Straight salary and expenses. Apply with full particulars to Box 827 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. : 14-15 WANTED—A _ good lumber sawyer with some capital. Object partnership. Advertiser has good mill but lacks capital to operate it. 50 h.p. engine, 60 boiler shingle machines, splitter, etc. Box 832, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 WANTED—Good reliable man to take charge of set of books and act as secretary and treasurer of a company in Ontario, to a party capable of filling the position and being able to take an interest in the com- pany a good paying position will be given. Box 8383 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14-17 Salesman Wanted Lumber salesman having good knowledge of Pine and Hemlock, and who understands grades and prices for Ontario trade. State age, experience, salary expected and furnish references. Services to commence August 15th. Address reply to Box 828, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14-15 PPADS Business Chance For Sale Lumber mill on Three-mile Lake in Mus- koka. Cost $2,500, will sell for $1,300. Ap- ply to Thos. Going, 405 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton, Ont. 11-14 For Sale Long Lumber mill with store and new house for manager, several workmen’s houses, barns, etc., with five hundred acres of free- hold lands, located on Matapedia River and I. C. Ry., right in the heart of a good tim- ber country. Will sell very cheap in order to close up an estate. Box 834, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. : 14-17 Virgin Timber Limit For Sale Ninety-one square miles of virgin growth of spruce, pine and cedar, at least three hun- dred million feet B.M. Property is well watered for getting out the timber, and lo- cated so as to make foreign water ship- ments if desired. Terms can be arranged to suit purchaser. Box 835, Canada Lumber- man, Toronto, Ont. 14-17 —— EE eee For Sale Three tracts of virgin timber land in one of the best states in the south. The land is the richest that is made. It is located along Red River and fully protected by levees. One tract 2400 acres, two miles from a city of 20,000, contains eleven million feet of pine, oak, hickory, elm and ash. The tim- ber is very fine and when cleared the land will be worth more than is asked for both land and timber now. Price $25 per acre. One tract 10,080 acres, twelve miles from city of 20,000, same kind of land with twenty million feet of timber on it, principally oak. Price $20 per acre. One tract 23,040 acres, close to two rail- roads, with sixty million feet of timber, prin- cipally oak and hickory, very little pine. Price $15 per acre. Any one of these tracts can be sold at the price, or the whole amount can be _ had. These properties will bear investigation and any one is’ worth twice what is asked for it. H. B. MOULTON, Port Rowan, Ont. or T. E. BROWN, 14 De Queen, Ark. Trustees’ Sale of Valuable Timber Limits The undersigned ‘are authorized to call for tenders for the following timber limits situate in Block A, Upper Ottawa, Province of Que- bec. These will be sold en bloc in two parcels. Parcel Number 1, (Season 1913 and 1914). Limit 611 19 sq. miles River Ottawa, Lake. Limit 676, 25 sq. miles, S% 16/4 Range, Block A. Limit @77, 17% sq. miiles, 14/3 (Range. Block A. Limit 678, 121% sq. miles, S% of NY% 16/4 Range Block G . Limit 679, 12 sq. miles, 16/8 Range Block A. pint 680, 1534 sq. miles, 15/3 Range Block Limit 681, 25 sq. miles, SY% of 17/5 Range Block A. Limit 682, 25 sq. miles, N% of 17/5 Range Block A. : Limit 696, 25 sq. miles, N'% of 17/4 Range Block A. Limit 683, 634 sq. miles, S.E. corner of % S. No. 15/4. Total, 185 square miles. Parcel Number 2. Limits 633 and 634. 50 sq. miles, Lot 8, Range 4, Block dus Lob t Pe RE OUOO Of Dorn 3875 4 25 Clear butt, 18-in. ...... 275 3 25 ICSE Ee asa doanona, oocdca 2 00 Spruce logs (pulp) .......... 18 00 15 00 QUEBEC, QUE. White Pine—In the Raft cts. First class Ottawa waney, 18-in. av- erage, according to lineal ...... 75 80 Oak—Michigan and Ohio By the dram, according to Arsene and quality Bop ean) mo nbs 72 Elm according to average 40 to 45 feet .... 80 90 according to average 80 to feet By the dram, and quality, By the dram, and quality, trose GO a 3 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and anattty, per cus ft, % 0. 25 30 Average m6! jrchiiige,. seer sess 30 40 Birch 14~ inch, @per scuett-mmerssremieecie 20 22 15) anch; \ per cuyitts essence 24 26 16) inchifiper ici it merece 28 30 18: inch) per ‘ctt) ft) aon eee. 32 35 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and BP #20 00 21 00 Oddments Wy .)s:./0. | Cees alls s 7 00 18 00 Boards, 1 and 2 in. ....... ne 16 00 18 00 Birch Planks L to Aine cricteise lactenete - 1700 1900 SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better SURE TG! fy GocioAannoes obasooden $.54 00 1 in., 8 in. and Mipy Wide: Trelis ete 62 00 1% and 1¥% in. and up wide ........ 65 00 2 in! and fap) widens cee sete 70 00 Cuts and Better 4/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 55 00 6/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 8/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ...... 52 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better . 6/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better .. 46 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 8 and better ...... 50 00 No. 1 Cuts 1 in., 8 in. and up wide ............ 42 00 1% in., 8-in. and up wide ............ 55 00 1¥Y in., 8-in. and up wide ....... -.-. 57 00 2.in., 8-in. and up wide ............ 60 00 2% and 8 ft., 8-in. and up wide.... 75 00 4 in., 8-in. and up wide ........... 85 00 No. 2 Cuts 1 in., 6-in. and up wide. Rea slcfehetpeisters 31 00 1% in., 6-in. and up wide ........... 42 00 1% in., 6-in. and up wide .......... . 44 00 2-in., Gin. and Ap, wide’ 0... ciemw steven 47 00 2%, 3 and 4 in., 6-in. and Up Wide: ..jfdyaeie ene Sele eee cus 62 00 65 00 No. 3 Cuts 1 in, Gin. and up wide ........... 24 00 14% and 1% in., 6-in. and up wide.. 33-00 2-in., 6-in. and up wide ........... c 00 2%, 3 and 4-in., 6-in. and up wide) e2ib)s ira! | .aeyeiere dieters ete ---- 43 00 48 00 €ommon and Dressing Mill Rin D-in. X 42im) wesice. stecste oraicoco 00 DinSex VbsIn sh Eh, ees dare letaters,, alee eee ole eee : 25 00 1-in. x 6-in é ese eeee 26 00 DOT BES gates tr BOD COUGH OBiDdaowobOOs Hous 27 00 Teint bx StOlin e eny.vuseenaetemee rater 29 00 Dein: SGMbDEin Vaeesces weet Conte oreee . 384 00 ling Se alsaney eel Wh) BaGsagoanancuada 34 00 L245 des and 2aint salaries ree 30 00 No. 1 Barn WAN cose5e con00n 14%, 1% and 2-in. 2% and 3-in. .. CV hGN a5p00a uoooRd Mt Ginch ss i-7e,tarathcelovesereveret 14%, 1% and 2-in. ...... 30 00 386 00 DY; Wand ho-ine merretetevere area 38 No. 3 Barn A sinh Wessel otic eumetacleiece 21 00 28 00 Non ? 1, 1%, 1%, 2 5 ts 20 00 25 00 Box a No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ..... 22 00 25 00 No. 2, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ......... 19 00 28 00 Mill Culls Mill run culls, 1-in. ...... ... 19 00 ils 17h 1% and 2-in. ........ 20 00 Noi 2) ee eee 17 00 18 00 Lath Non 1; WS2-inteipine «i sijers’eicjsisisielelsisie\sieis 1 75 No. 2, 48-in. pine ........ HOw dS 4 00 No. 1, 48-in. pine Protects Saas » 475 No. 3, 48-in. bieG boot'¥a - 8 50 No. 1, 48-in. hemlock: eecyole sYciakeiaietetsterciece 3 25 WINNIPEG, MAN. No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Dimensions, Rough or S. 1 S. and 1 E. 6 ft. 8 ft. 10 ft. 14x16 ft. 2x4 - 1500 1800 2200 2000 2x 6 - 1800 1800 2200 2000 2x8. - 1800 1850 2200 20 00 2x 10 - 1900 1950 2250 21 00 2x 12 - 1900 2000 2450 22 50 ..PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH.. Mountain Stock Dimensions 12 neces ceeeee ceceee seees 2x4 - 20 50 2 x 48-14-16 te vleetes evsete coarse OO OG 2 Banco ts 10) inteh, ) sss) asremdsenhioe. «a 5 eee ee 3 oo 12) inch j Cee oe ee, Us eae ae 23 00 Flooring 4 or 6 inch No. 1 ....... seeeeee G30 00 4 or 6 inch No. 2 ....... Seyerde' s/o emia Ok OO 4 or 6 inch No. 8 ......... .. Aan ais 24 50 Shiplap—Finished 4 inch 7 Neem a hee « seeee G20 00 G6 ingh” wc screed Gateeicistee 5.8 a cle gies ve pee NO 8, 10,942? inchis occ reroeat amo do: 24) Siding 6" inch: Nos 1caceemee ectennne eee eee 8d 00 6 inch: Now 2-05 sabisie: says esis) ae ine 81 00 6 inch: No. Se2 asine) wee cee seee «- 24 50 Lath No. 1 Cedar, Pine, Spruce ........ 5 00 No. 2 cedar, pine, spruce .......... 3 25 PINE—ROUGH TIMBER Less $2 per M. 12 ft. 14 and 16 ft. 3 x 6and3x8...... 21 00 21 00 Bf LON eerie sine eieerate - 23 00 22 00 oe PA abados Sdonsd 24 00 23 00 4x4to 6x 8 ..... . 21 50 21 650 4 x 10 to 10 x 10 ..... 23 50 22 50 Gpyeaite Groond soot oS ..-. 21 50 21 50 6 x 14 up to 32 ft. ... 29 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. Ff Ba Be 4,2x 6, 4x 8 8 to 16 ft. 4, 2x 6, 4 x 8, 18 to 32 ft. ...... 2) x10, 2 x. 12, 8"to 1G) ft. een eee 38 BD 18, 20, 22 ft. wisiele Biej2 s siemi snie atemee TOR 24, 26, 28, 30, 32: © aie ole aie aleletels inte cere mr ceo nIG 2x 14 up to 32 ft ARAB EBC sseee- 29 50 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. erate RD 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 18 to 32 ft. ........ 29 00 6 x 6 to 6 x 12, up to 82 ft. ........ 24 00 bio iasni ahayerafoepatiia . 27 00 FLOORING No. 1 and 2 red pine, 4 in. ....... . 34 00 E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring ...... 89 00 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 60 F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 E. and F. G. No. 3 flooring ....... 30 00 SHIPLAP Pine or Sprucé ...... scccce -sees .. 24 00 8 to 16 ft, Gin. ...... ..... 22 00 B. C. pep 8”, 10” and 12” shiplap 10/16) HEI Vie anteeee sieleieteaeees B. C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ‘tt. seeee 23 50 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S&S. 1 S. No. 1 common pine, 10 inch ........ $31 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch: .cessc1 25 00 No. 3 common pine mixed widths... 20 00 No. 4 common pine, mixed widtis .. 14 50 No. 5 common pine, mixed widths ... 20 00 SHINGLES XOX. BL Ci: Cedar | csisctreictarrs sececee $3 00 XX B. C. Cedar ..... ait Yornnetn Li. 7 Rajetalstan eel aaake XXX Dimension ...... s.s025 seeeee 3 25 LATH No. 1 Mixed W. & R. Hine alereetiate - $4 25 No. 1 B. C. Fir ...... os apiaiereral PED BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. White Pine Wholesale Selling Price Uppers 4/4 2.205 ceeeee ceeeee 200 GDF 00 Uppers 5/4 to B/E”. cre acielt ces suoeia sis SP 2kOO. Uppers 10/4 to 12/4 ..... cele vivisl ieiaie a: ON EOD) Selects 4/4 ....20 weveee secee cove 84 00 Selects 5/4 to “874 ppeitehste seine atelee S2 400) Selects 10/4 to 12/4 .... ..... + «ee. 92 00 Fine common 4/4 ...... ..+.- ea ecrenye 00 Fine common 5/4 ...... .- aieiovel | arene Fine common 6/4 ...... cia. sicmtretcmte Fine common 8/4 ...... «seee- Bon 00. No. 1 Cuts 4/4 .. ..s..6 weeees eeee BL 00 No. 1 Cuts 5/4 .. 2.0.25 seneee ates 00 No. 1 Cuts 6/4 .. «12-56 sees «sees 00 No. 1 Cuts 8/4 F 00 No. 2 Cuts 4/4 32 00 No. 2 Cuts 5/4 43 00 No. 2 Cuts 45 00 No. 2 Cuts 50 00 No. 3 Cuts 33 00 No. 3 Cuts 34 00 No. 3 Cuts -». 36 00 Dressing Li "eopnecoo cod weee coos 46 00 Dressing 5/4 x 103 ina cilicisicene! cove) OLMOD Dressing 5/4 x 12 .....- «esse O.8d 52 00 No. 1 Moulding B/4 2. .oseee coos 5S 00 No. 1 Moulding 6/4 .. .....- eseeee 58 00 No, 1 Moulding 8/4 .. .....- «+... 58 QQ (Continued on page 6 ) CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Wonderful Facilities of the Great Disston Works enable us to meet the most exacting requirements in the manufacture of saws. Here you see two gigantic Band Saws, coiled ready to be packed for shipment. While comparison with the man seated on the interior of the coil gives some conception of their size, the figures, too, are interesting. Each band is 60 feet long, 18 inches wide, 11 gauge, 3-inch spaced teeth. The weight of each band is 434%4 pounds, or a total of 869 pounds for the complete coil. Band Saws from this size down to 1/16 of an inch in width are constructed with equal facility and proportionate despatch. DISSTON SAWS TOOLS FILES | | QUALITY GUARANTEED ‘among which can be found one or more for every trade, are the finest and most efficient made. Every step of the work, from,the raw material to the finished product, is performed within the Disston Plant by men of long experience, and the highest order of skill. The exceptional facilities of the immense Disston Works have greatly aided in making Disston products famous throughout the world. . HENRY DISSTON & SONS Incorporated Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. BRANCH HOUSES: Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans Memphis, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Toronto, Vancouver. Established 1840 ab CANADA LUMBERMAN AND’ WOODWORKER | ae Horizontal Slab Resaw Q A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. art fe a a "4 — The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, """s'» KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT GOING OU make money when you keep your equipment Y going. You'll earn most with equipment that will © wear a long while and is easily and quickly repair- ed. This applies particularly to locomotives. Our locomotives are designed and built for long life, hard work and quick repairs. Extra parts are kept in stock for immediate shipment. These are made in jigs and to guages carefully checked. Rigid adherence to standards of material are supplemented by strict inspection and tests. Each repair part must therefore go into place with the same degree of perfection as the ori- ginal part. No machine shop is necessary. This is important when the locomotive operates at a distance from a repair shop. : Consider this when you purchase a locomotive. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 DIXON’S Traction Belt Dressing Is a perfect preservative for all leather belting, penetrating the fibres, restoring the natural oils which may wash out, protecting against water, steam and che-. Phe lite micals, and increasing its adhesive properties. of the belt and its power transmitting capacity are in- creased. Itis also an excellent dressing for manila cables. Write for ‘‘The Proper Care of Belts,’’ No. 238. Made in Jersey City, N. J. by JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY Established 1827 30 DAYS FREE! A Genuine Rogers ~ Buffalo Knife Grinder is waiting here to prove to you that it will actu- ally save you money. Try it at our risk and expense. This is not a ‘‘ Tissue Paper’’ offer. It is backed by 35 years’ service to users. Our Knife and Saw Fitting Machinery literature is mighty interesting. Write us. SAMUEL GC. ROCERS & CO. 18 Lock st. BUFFALO, N.Y. HUTHER BROS Hollow Ground Combination Tooth Mitre Saw ; Patent Groover or Dado Head Can be used on any Circular Saw Mandre} For cutting any width groove from 1/8” For either Rip or Cross Cutting Will cut equally as smooth in either Ripping, Cross- cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with to 2” wide. ill cut either with or across grain of wood. the grain (Sent on approval). Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish todo. HUTHER BROS. SAW MFG. CO. Inc., 1190 University Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Especially adapted for heavy hauling on steep grades, sharp curves and uneven tracks. For logging, switching and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. TROUT CREEK LOGGING CO. LTD. | —_— ay.) re Engine being operated by the trout Creek Logging of Trout Creek, Canada Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works ERIE, PA., U.S. A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent Baldwin Logging Locomotives The geared locomotive illustrated here- with is a well-designed, practical engine, suitable for heavy service on steep grades, sharp curves, and light, poorly con- structed tracks. Baldwin Geared Locomotive Investigate the merits of the design. Further particulars will be gladly fur- nished on application. The Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. altogether what we say but what users say ‘*We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.” Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. 64 ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Abbot Company, D. S. American Engine & Boiler Amer. Woodworking Mach. Anderson & Co., C. G. Atkins Company, E. C. Atlantic Lumber Co. .. MvgeeT! G5 SOM cis.) oes etl ereesruios Baldwin Locomotive Works .. .. Bathurst Lumber Company .. Bartram Brothers, Limited .. Batts, Limited .. Berlin Machine Works Beck Mfg. Co., C. Sr Bradley Lumber Co., E. C. Brennen & Sons, M. .. Breeze, Denison & Co. Bromley, William HH... .. .. Burton Saw Co., Ltd., A. J. .. Butterworth & Lowe .. Cc Cameron Lumber Company .. Campbell-MacLaurin Lum. Co. Canada Wood Specialty Co. Ltd. Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd. Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co. . Can. Linderman Company Canadian Office & School Furni- ture Company .. .. : ; Can. Western rembess cal : Caines IKE oS oa oo do oo 05. ae Carborundum Company .. Carss Mackinaw Company .. Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. .. Christy-Moir Company Eorae Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co. . Clifford & Co., J. M. .. Cling Surface Co. .. Clyde Iron Works .. CoghlingCor Bs en.- Colonial Lumber Co. .. Gutler, vO iGaee D Dalhousie Lumber Co. .. Dixon Crucible Co., Jos. .. Defiance Machine Works .. Disston & Sons, Henry .. : Dominion Timber Regulations .. Donogh & Co., John .. Douglas & Company .. E Eagle Lumber Co. Pe eee East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. Egan Company .. Scandinavia For Direct Drives whether straight Wks. Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Bckandt (GeCory tage oe Ellicott Company, A. M. .. Elmira Machinery & sion Company Estate James Davidson Transmis- F Fassett Lumber Co., Farnworth & Jardine .. Fesserton Timber Co. .. & Egan Co., J. A. Federal Engineering & Supplies. Fenderson & Co., Inc., John .. Fraser Bryson Lum. Co., Ltd. Fraser Limited .. G Gartshore, John J. . Geargian Bay Shook “Mills Be Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. Gerlach) Peter 2) sen tie Gillespie, James .. Gillies Bros., Ltd: Goodhue & Co., J. L. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Of Canada, Limited .. . Gordon & Co., Ces: Se Aeee es nets Graves, Bigwood Co. .. Graton & Knight .. .. Greening Wire Co., B. .. Grand Rapids Wenses Works Grier & Company, G. A. .. Fay Co. Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. H Haeberle Lumber Co. .. Hall, Adam .. .. Sain Hamilton Co., Thad, Walievan: rs Hardinge Bros. ae Hanchett Swage Wowk a Inlay, IPSUGP 65 loc. Heaps & Co., ede E. H. Heisler Locomotive Works .. Heyser Lumber Company Hobart & Company .. Hocken Lumber Co., Ltd. Hoffman Bros. on Ge Hoyt Metal Company .. .. .. .. Hurdman Lumber Co., Ltd. ... Huther Bros. Saw Mfg. Co., Inc. I Imperial Timber & Trading Co. Inglis Company, John J Jenckes Machine Co., Ltd. Jiohnston, -Alw Ee Was) peunenicemee ie ae K Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. .. or crossed; for Main Drives in dusty places; for Outside Drives, etc. Tete persis 0s es ane 53 16 These BELTS ' Maritime L Leaceve asad tert weer res eye ee Laidlaw Lumber Co., R. .. Larkin Company, C. A. ae Lawson, Welch & Co... .. .. .. Leak & Company .. Leonard & Sons, E Long Lumber Company .. Long Mfg. Co., E. .. Se Lumber Insurers Gen. Ra oe Lumsden, John .. lentivens) BatGaee M Mackarell & Co., Thos. Mack Axe Works .. Mahony, A. .. Main Belting ca Foundry & chine Works .. .. Martin Barriss Companye he Mason, Gordon & Co. .. McClure, Geo. I. Raa Naz, ens ee McGibbon lumber Ci McKinnon Chain Co... .. .. McLaren Belting Co., J. C. .. McLennan Lumber Co., Ltd. Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. IMMUN (Coy, Ne 56° uc bo ou Go “oo Mills Products Company .. Milne & Son, Ltd., Wm. .. Montreal Lumber Co. Meaford Lumber Co. ; Mont. Locomotive Works, Dade Morgan Machine Co. .. Pre Morse Lumber Co., Fred Ss. Morton Dry Kiln Co. .. .. Mowry & Sons .. pti Munson-Whitaker Co. .. N Nicholson File Co. .. .. O Oliver Lumber Co. .. Ormsby, A. B. .. Pp Parry Sound Lumber Co.,,Ltd. . Partington Pulp’ & Paper Co., Ed. Patent Selling & Mig. Agency.. Payette SaaCorsP. ena sneeee bynes Pembroke Lumber Co... ...... Pearl City Veneer Co... .. .. .. Perrin & Company, Wm. R... .. Philadelphia Textile Machinery Company .. “is Pink Company, anemas a Playfair & White .. Providence Belting .. 10 Quebec & St. Company . Quincy Avda iSemmer cA Rainy River Lumber Co. Rat Portage Lumber Co., ee Read Bros. .. . Reddaway & Co., F Rideau Lumber Co., Ritter Lumber Co., Ltd. .. W. M. River Ouelle Pulp & Paper Co. Rogers & Co., Samuel C. .. Rothfuss Howard Iron Works : Ss Sadler & Haworth .. .. Salmon Lumber Co., H. He Sessenwein Bros. Sewall, Jas. W. 63 Sheldons Limited .. .. Sherbrooke Machinery Co. Shimer & Sons, Samuel J. Shurly - Dietrich Company . a Siemen Bros. Ltd. .. .. Simonds Canada Saw Co., “Ltd. Smart-Turner Mach. Gos Ltd. ° Smith Foundry & Machine Co. Smith & Tyrer .. .. is Smith Company, R. (Bln ae Snowball, J.B... .. .. Snowdon, C. C... .. Spears & Lauder .. . Spencer, C. A... .. Standard Chain Company . Superior Manufacturing Co. T Tegge Lumber Co. .. Timms, Phillips & Co. Tudhope-Anderson & Knox oi t Toronto Blower Co. Turner Lumber Company . U Union: Stock Yardsitw scene Union Lumber Company .. .. .. V Victoria Harbor Lumber Co. Walters & Sons, H Waterous Engine Works | Co. Ltd. Watson & Todd . x Webb Lumber Company Bore Webster & Bro. Ltd., James West & Peachy .. .. Ae White Company, W. H. Willcox, GMs eee Williams Lumber Car ; Wisconsin Lumber Co. .. a hae Wistar, Underhill & Nixon x Wuichet, Ouse rae man Woodstock Lumber Gos Y Yager, A. W. .. Young Company, W. Fk. Lanco Balata For any atmospheric conditions ex- cept those of heat; for extremely cold . bs Y ; ditions o Write This is a particularly long lived belc. W ll S M pEayeticon Sp Write for 1 is made of ie highest grade long 1 ave ou oney Lanco Balata can be made endless and for : sate doptional siength and tenacity "itis | ‘They give maximum service Sia cae Ree stretched and pressed between heavy moisture. It is made of the highest Beltin rollers. There are no plies to come Cost least because they have heen eee quality cotton and impregnated by our Beltin g apart. reliable. special process with pure Balata gum. g Book Book The TORONTO Fed | Enoi : imited MONTREAL The a ederal Engineering Co., Limite ae Drive Drive Maurice Industrial . Front cover 12 5 55 8 18 8 63 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 When You Overhaul Your Mill HERE are wet places in every saw and pulp mill where nothing but the highest class belting can ‘‘make good.” It is for these wet places that recommend what most mill-men swear by—our “ACME WATERPROOF” BELT This belt is especially made for a rough and trying service. It has less stretch than any other belt by 15 to 25 percent. When you are overhauiing try a Goodhue ‘‘Acme Waterproof’ belt. Other Goodhue belts are “Extra” and ‘‘Standard.” Prices and Particulars on Request. J. L. Goodhue & Company, Limited ~ DANVILLE QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill, This result was attained by different users of our Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 18in. 16 ft. 45 » or me your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ul 16 iin ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. 7] Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Write us if iaterested Newburgh, Ontario 66 = “Dolphin” Belting—= is the Belt to use in wet places. It is impervious to moisture 2nd gives entire satisfaction. You can run it in water and the cement will hold fast. No rivets or sewing necessary. A 2 4 The cement is Waterproof Belt g one of the in “aia J (= J most the full sense = = adhesive of \ | Ag \ J Waterproofs the word -f known WE SOLICIT A TRIAL ORDER Providence Belting Co. Providence, R.I., U.S.A. Office and Factory: 25-39 Charles St. ‘ea The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Tudhope- Anderson Co., Limited ORILLIA, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “Dunbar” Clapboard Machine FER is a machine that will make clapboards out of lumber that cannot be profitably man- ufactured into anything else. It is guaranteed to take from 15% to 20% more out of the same lumber than the old style machine. Capacity from 5000 to 7000 per day according to quality of lumber. It will pay you to get our particulars Maritime Foundry & Machine Wks. - Limited Chatham, : New Brunswick Four Inch Steam Set Works Will increase the capacity of your mill Because it lightens the work of your setter, making it possible for him to put through more logs every day. Because quicker work is possible with it than with a hand operated machine. — Because it will set up to 4 inches with each throw of the lever instead of only 2 inches which is the limit of most hand operated set works. ; These are some of the reasons why several operators have increas- ed their cut over 2,000 feet per day. You can do as well. Send for catalogue L-6. William Hamilton Company Peterborough, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids B. G. Luther Co., Inc. Modern Planing Mills 91 Foster Street cy: x Use Worcester, - | Mass. ¥ 23 SHELDONS i a. ee EXHAUST FANS See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship and reasonable prices. Send for our latest Booklet Sheldons Limited - Galt, Ontario Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF SAW ee ATED capacity: 30,000 feet, 2” stock in 10 hours. Cuts with perfect accuracy. Will carry from two to six 13” saws. A great labor saver. Agents Ross & Grei; ee Si James St. Robert Hamilton eC , Ban x of Ottawa Bldg. ancouve Gorman, giathes & neat aie. Grose & Ww a 259 Stanley St. Calgary and Edmonton. ripeg Write for particulars. Slow Speed, Low Power Shaving Exhaust Systems Consult our Blow-Pipe Engineering Department THE A. B. Sica! i LIMITED TORONTO - - WINNIPEG 68 INoz 2) Moulding) 5/45 2 ence oy reste 47 00 ING. V2) Moulding (6/45 70.9 ser cemere ceekas 47 00 No. 2 Moulding 8/4 soueic-ce, octets 47 00 No: Deibacnie lcs to ier trcmectnciiats 48 00 No. 1 Barn 1 x 6 and 8 AGeacersdcacan 34 00 Chee ME ness) Sa Base Reoncs 36 00 Wo; 2 Barn dx Gland (8 .).065 seriace 32 00 Nov 2 Bann lOm ep ecsitineciitce 34 00 No. 3 Barn do sciGand (8) as. eee 26 00 Woe. 8 Bann lxdlOe Screen cietecns 27 00 Box Lox GlandSupijcee.. cas sae mest 23 00 Rox: 1 x UO) eihen vuctle seine ciccieispil etieneis. 25 00 1 2X0) dag We das PARR rR Gaga NeOnuo., agaoud 26 00 Box 1 x dS sandiiup) can eter wuss 30 00 The following quotations on hardwoods re- present the jobber buying price at Buffalo and Tonawanda: MAPLE 1is&2s No.1Com. No. 2 Com. 4/4 33 - 37 23 - 27 17 - 20 5/4to 8/4 36 - 40 25 - 30 17 - 20 10/4to12/4 45 - 48 35 - 38 22 - 25 16/4 49 - 52 39 - 42 BIRCH 4/4 38. - 40 28° - 30 18 - 20 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 19 - 23 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER SOFT ELM 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 d/4to 8/4 42 - 44 32 - 34 10/4 to 16/4 44 - 46 34 - 36 BASSWOOD 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 5/4to 8/4 43 - 45 32,- 35 23 - 25 OAK 4/4 58 - 62 36 - 40 22 - 28 5/4to 8/4 60 - 64 38 - 42 24 - 30 ASH, WHITE AND BROWN 4/4 48 - 52 32 - 34 22 - 26 5/4to 8/4 60 - 65 38 - 40 10/4 and up 77 - 80 55 - 60 BOSTON, MASS. White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 Selects, 1 to 2 inch ..... ee 83: 00 Fine: conmmom,, Ei tm ... ...... 72° 00 Fine common, 1% to 2 in 74 00 75 00 Noy di Cuts al Sin Seis dperusiers 57 00 No. 1 Cuts 1% to 2 in. ...... 64 00 68 00 1628 pounds Constant Pull Without Slip—Only Cling- Surface Treatment Permits This. The belt, 18-in. double leather, shown, runs at 3,036 feet per minute and car- ries 150 h.p. from a 14 ft. driver to a 42-in. wood pulley. Distance between centers 23 ft. The picture was taken when pulling full load. There was no sign of slipping. Pretty good with 3 ft. 4%4 in. slack, isn’t it? But slack- ness without slip isn’t the only good resulting from Cling-Surface treatment. The owner says: ..‘We have been using Cling-Surface for eight years with most satisfactory results on all sizes of belts and kinds of drives.. When judiciously used it lessens tensions and increases efficiency as well as period of usefulness.” H. H. Reid, Secretary, T. S. Simms & Co,, Ltd., St. John, N.B., Canada. a i es riace If you are not treating your belts with Cling-Surface, you do them, the bearings, and yourself an injustice. Not only ‘should the belt tension be re- duced, the efficiency increased and the life prolonged, but the journal friction ought to be reduced, the driven ma- chinery made to run more smoothly and quality of work improved. Cling-Sur- face accomplishes all these essentials and makes the belts perfectly depend- able. It should be used on every belt without waiting for slip or other troubles. Treat just one of your belts with Cling-Surface—note the improvement— we won’t have to tell you to treat the rest. Cling-Surface is a money saver. All users know this just the same as the people mentioned above who have used it for eight years. Get our literature and give Cling-Surface a trial. Our quotations are f.o.b. Toronto. Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St New York Atlanta Buffalo, N Y Chicago Toronto Denver HKte Boston Memphis CURRENT LUMBER PRICES — Continued No. 2 Cuts, 1 in. No. 2 Cuts, 1% to 2 in .... 48 00 Barn Boards, No. 1, 1 x 12 No. 1, 1x10. No; 15.40 8) INose2 Ais MI No. 2, 1 x 10 .. 35 00 No. 2,1 x 8 ... 34 00 INK By dh ss UW 55 No. 3, 1 x 10 .. 29 00 No. 3,1 x 8 .. 29 00 Canadian spruce boards ...... Spruce, 10 & 12 in. dimension. Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen. 25 00 10 and 12 in. random lengths, 10 ft. and up .:...- ....-. 2x 3, 2 x 4, 2x5, 2x6,2x7 and 3 x 4 random lengths, 10 ian Eyal WI) aoosacoa coones 22 50 All other random lengths, 7” and under, 10 ft. and up Sin. and up merchantable boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 1 x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s clipped and bundled Potato Scale oiler Cleanser “A Deadly Enemy of Scale” 15-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 560 14%-in. spruce laths ...... ..... 4 25 New Brunswick Cedar pee EXtT AS eiciaaiedeterrerieer vey meletereyere . $415 $4 25 Clears: ‘cis: aerate eit 390 4 00 Second clears ...... ...... 2 75 Clear whites) \visceiiscrs > 2 90 Extra 1s (Clear whites out) 1 50 Extra 1s (Clear whites in) .. 1 60 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in. 5 butts COPPHIG go0500 consos oapo00 380 4 20 Red Cedar Eurekas, 18-inch 5 butts to 2-in. ...... 4 35 Red Cedar Perfection, 5 butts | CO) PAY agdoon soquno -deoodd 4 90 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- in. extra red cedar........ 880 4 10 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- lows: 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- in. maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- ed one si 3t4c. per ft.; %-in. 3-ply maple, sanded’ one stde, 4e per it All F.O.B. James- town, New York. WRITE TO-DAY Ce Ci Snowdon, Wholesale P. O. Box 1384 We absolutely guarantee this Boiler Cleanser to remove all old scale, and if a small quantity is used continually, it will prevent any new scale from forming. The composition of this Cleanser is of such ingredients that it is harmless to metal. Send us a gallon of feed water and we will mix a quantity for free trial to suit your water conditions. CALGARY, ALTA. ’s Strongest Chain Do your log loading with the “Ajax” loading chain, every link of which is guaranteed. The illustration tells a convincing story. Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 lbs. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) Manufactured only by : Standard Chain Company Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers. Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 69 MAHOGANY We Carry Full Stocks of We import the highest grades of Fancy Hardwoods and on short notice can FIGURED furnish logs or seasoned lumber suitable for cabinet work, interior finish or C U B A N Other Stocks are Fancy Sawed Veneers VENE E R English Brown Oak Butts—Sawed to order Circassian and Turkish Walnut Logs High Grade Native Cabinet Woods and Veneers Making aSpecialty ot 1-20" and 1-& Memorandum of Stocks on Hand and Prices on Application The Martin-Barriss Co., Importers, Cleveland, Ohio There’s Money in Cath and Shinges With these two Mowry machines you can use up your small lum- ber and make money on it. JA ae . “Boss” Shingle Mill The shingle machine is perfectly automatic in its action and conceded by most mill-men to be the Our Lath Mill best shingle mill onthe market. Our lath millis also a favorite, simple in construction and easily AES s operated. Get our literature and prices on these mills. Mowry & Sons, Gravenhurst, Ontario James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. Phone North 5831 CANADA $45.00 UNITED STATES $65.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- Searches, Extensions, marks, Copyrights, De- sighs procured, Patents obtained, sold, developed and manufac- tured on royalty. Inventions perfected, marketed, protected, handled and developed. Licences, Assignments, Agreements, Renewals, Working Drawings, Dies and Tools, Patterns, “3 Estimates given on Rights and Manufactur- ing Costs. PATENT ATTORNEYS _ MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. Address: SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be ~ thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a draft issued bya chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre. The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each, Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Domine Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Deputy Minister. December: 20th, 1912; CANADA LUMBERMAN “Making-Good” For 30 Years HAT is the record enjoyed by Leviathan T Belting. From the inception of our business our belting has been sold on a make good guarantee. For every kind of transmission, conveying or elevating, Leviathan Belting will be found the most lasting and efficient make. May we send you particulars of Leviathan performance under conditions similar to those in your line of business? Write us. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- . ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. AND WOODWORKER 71 Timber Values Are not and never have been affected bya two weeks’ or two months’ Slump in Lumber Prices Men of broad vision, men who have changed a vocation into the greatest industy in the land, have not permitted temporary conditions to warp their judgment. Their timber selections have been made carefully. They sought and secured the best information regard- ing values that could be obtained and, acting on this information and their own initiative, their timber investments have brought them many fold returns. Why not investigate Western Opportunities this year? The co-operation of.our great organization is at your command. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spaulding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building very aoa, era CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.USA. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. - 72 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Hanchett Filing Room Machinery Has Proven Its Superiority in; 1 Strength — | 2 Durability Your Requirements were never better met 3 Simplicity Let us demonstrate our machinery to you 4 Efficiency HANCHETT New Hand Lap Grinders The First Machine Designed Primarily as Hand Lap Grinder. All other lap grinders were designed as Automatic Lap Grinders and transformed to Hand Grinders by leaving off the automatic attachments. In this new lap grinder improvements are secured which greatly shorten the time required to grind a lap besides being more convenient and easier to operate. We provide an adjustment for raising and lowering the emery- wheel, which is placed at the top of the machine and is controlled by a hand wheel which is under the hand of the operator while he is operat- - ing the carriage moving the emery-wheel back and forth across the saw. So that without changing his position or even moving his hand from one. adjustment to another, the operator can change the adjust- ment so as to keep the emery-wheel in contact with the saw as the lap is ground down. In this way there is no time wasted in stopping to change adjustments, and the emery-wheel is kept in constant contact with the saw at any pressure desired. By the same adjustment the emery-wheel is quickly lowered to square the ends of the saw before grinding the lap. This lap grinder is equipped with our improved saw table adjust- ment for moving the table out to square the ends of the saw before grinding the lap, or to inspect the lap in course of grinding. This ad- justment is positive and will not wear loose. The table is always firmly held in position and perfectly rigid, and yet is easily released to move away from the emery-wheel by less than one-eighth turn of the hand wheel, and clamped at any point for inspecting or squaring the lap, and as easily returned. The pitch and height of the table are easily adjusted to grind a lap of any desired bevel or width. The emery-wheel carriage runs on rollers so that the emery-wheel is moved back and forth across the saw with very little effort, and is much easier to operate than the ordinary hand lap grinders. We also provide a hand wheel adjustment for tilting the track or : ers ways on which the emery-wheel carriage runs, to insure that the emery- : wheel shall always operate exactly parallel to the saw. This is a new Hanchett Hand Lap Grinder adjustment which most filers who have had experience in grinding laps will appreciate. It insures equal grinding of the lap from end to end. BUILT IN ALL SIZES The improvements embodied in this construction put these machines in a class by themselves, and make the grinding of a lap by hand a very different operation from what it has always been heretofore. When a filer has familiarized himself with this machine we believe that within the time usually required to attach the saw to the older style automatic lap grinders and get the adjustments set ready to start the machine to grinding, he could have the lap practically completed on the new Han- chett Hand Lap Grinder. LET US SEND YOU OUR CATALOG No. 4-E—A POST CARD WILL’ BRING IT Manufactured by HANCHETT SWAGE WORKS Big Rapids, Mich., U.S. A. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 73 The “Conclusion” A Matcher with BERLIN Automatic Take-Up Bearings Let us send 3 Complete Descriptive Information and refer you To investigating buyers in your 4. \o Territory who have installed = = New Berlin High Efficiency Matchers. THE BERLIN MACHINE WORKS, Canadian Plant, Hamilton, Ont. Largest Manufacturers of Woodworking Machinery in the World. United States Plant, Beloit, Wis. American’s 1913 Catalog PON a pyramid of F |Retes wornma | OU want to keep. P| | maciineryco: | vast improvements [7 |Rigeipasmess | abreast of what is best in the Woodwork- ing Machinery line---let along the lines of highest efficiency rests the American’s New Catalog tor 1913 During the past year more than a score of new machines have been added to our line and number- less improve- ments have us send you a copy of the Catalog It’s free, of course. Send in your name at once, or fill in the coupon on this page. Address your _ been made “gay Vim eee Ve! \ |. ) reply for this Catalog to Rochester, in all e CATALOG COUPON American The return of this coupon will bring you a copy of our 1913 Catolog free of charge and postpaid. Woodworking Machinery Co. i If it should happen that you are in the market for machines please state below what they are. Sales Offices + Executive and General Sales Office: Sales Offices : Boo cc sa Boatlewal bs qctbtdats, ce efoto: 2 ee ee & ' New York: Portland : : 90 West Street 591 Lyell Avenue First and Pine Ste. io, Nagie..fi:( 00 gssnneeentesPeortecirccnstsstas arene a Chicago: Spokane: : Sharples Building Rochester, N. Y. 314 W. Pacific Ave. ; New Orleans: San Francisco: Street...) 2 ee ae eee Canal-La. Bank Bldg, 46 Fremont Street; To wane) neers NA See ete aee State: soa Sign Your Andress Plainly CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 All that a Saw-Gumming Wheel Should Be Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. Fast cutting, without drawing the temper or case hardening For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. the saw. Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. Clean, free cutting, without rasping or screeching. - | Long lived, without fosine its shape and requiring but Lumber Horses We arespecializing this season in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. Loading chutes at Barn Doors via all railways, We can supply your wants on little dressing. These are just the singe that make the ALOXITE SAW-GUMMING_ WHEELS The wheels you need in your mill. OY rr. the very shortest notice. WRITE US oan REQUIREMENT Union Stouk Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money” Safeguard Your Property A trial wheel will prove. from fire, burglary or any accident, with The Hardinge Watchman’s Clock bee THE | CARBORUNDUM COMPANY NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. NEW YORK CHICAGO BOSTON - PHILADELPHIA CLEVELAND _ CINCINNATI PITTSBURGH GRAND RAPIDS MILWAUKEE LONDON, ENG. . The one perfect reliable accurate patrol system. Longest wear — best design — tamper proof. Write for catalog giving full details. a a4 a” Hardinge Bros. (Inc.) 5 cLock 3133-3141 Lincoln Ave. be Juans ; Chicago, Il. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Chain Mortiser G. M G. ‘Chain Mortiser AN, Lor MA, RP onatACN Ry ALT. ONY, ran ITED No. 541 Chain Saw Mortiser The use of a Chain Saw Mortiser is acknowledged to be the improved method of mortising. Our Chain Saw Mortiser is an improved machine built from the original patented designs under sole Canadian license. : Our Bulletins No. 551 and 541, illustrating the different sizes of these machines which we build, sent on request Canada Machinery Corporation, am Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of Wood- Working Mecunyey in Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER USE THE SHIMER CUTTER HEADS For Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Ship Lap, Jointing, Double Ceiling, Doors, Sash, Blinds, etc. Made of steel Forgings, they represent the greatest possible strength in compact and workmanlike manner, em- bodying the vital principles of clearance to all leading Bit Points. The alternate and shearing effect of the cut reduces to a minimum the tearing-out tendency of cross-grained lumber. Cutters have exact shape in thei: ex- terior circles, and uniform product is maintained indefinitely without extra trouble or expense. ‘i INK NT EAD) | i | i Save the filing to shape at each sharpening of the cutters. They i are made per order, carry in their outline the perfect counter- Fig. 23, a Popular Solid Groove Head ? part of the work, thus by simply filing the Bits and setting them with 4 bit seats, complete, $17.87. The Shimer Limited, with Expansion, to the gauge the fitting of the manufactured parts is assured. Also made with 6 or 8 Bits to each Fig. 628, Groove Head with 8 Bits A solid Door Head with Bits to work 1 to 1% inch Doors Head. and self-centering and spindle costs only $18.03, and an Expansion Head only $20.63. A solid clamping features. Price $36.23 Sash Head to mould 1 to 1% inch Sash, complete with Bits, each, complete. costs only $16.91—an Expansion Head fitted out complete only $19.51. $62.87 will give you an excellent solid section outfit, in- cluding Door Cope Heads and Sash Cope Heads. If you want the very best with Expansion the cost will be only $68.07. Double the Ca- pacity of Your Matcher or Moulder By the use of the | | Shimer Double | “eve Head, Fig 2 For plain matching of tongue and groove Ceiling and joint, complete with Bits, $13.00. AN e The Shimer Limited in solid section, Double Flooring Fig. 625. Groove Head with 8 Bits and the self-centering and spindle Heads. clamping features. Price $33.50 each, complete. Run your stock with double tongue and groove and then re-saw. 100 per cent. gain in output for an investment of only $40.94 and upwards. The Bits on the Shimer Double Heads mark the saw cut line of division on the stock so that the sawyer can at once detect any variation of the saw and correct it as the board is passing through. These Heads are not an experiment. We have made them for years and they are in daily use in the best mills of this and other countries. You will find them very complete and practical tools, carrying the Shimer guarantee to do as represented or no sale. Heads for making Ship Lap ; e 5 inter Head, Fie: 55, wi e535 The Shimer Cutter Heads for Ship Lap Jointet eac ig. 55, with 4 Bits in : : : ; line of work. Also made with 6 and are so proportioned in the Bits and their Reto teh ead ‘With’ 4 Bits seats that a perfect draw cut is made. They $16.64. a work interchangeably with our matcher Heads and always produce good work. Price, per set, complete, $33.64 to $38.48, according to thickness of cut. Our Bedee- Knives, recommended by users as the best thin steel knives on the market, can be furnished in any length or thickness on short no- tice. Write us about your require- Fig. 203, Popular oe Groove Head with 4 bit seats, complete, net $20.48. Made also whith 6 and Extra Bits for makjng Wainscoting on = EY 8 Bits to each Head. these Heads $1.95 each. 4 ments. Samuel J. Shimer @ Sons, Inc. Milton, Pa., U.S.A. - - Calf, Ontario, Can. se . “ “7 . ,. 77 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER eE.LONS MEG, co. Um “ORILLIA ONTARIO « Long’s Quality Lath Bolters 4 Saw Lath Bolter A machine for mills of | large cutting capacity Please notice this machine has—Three Mandrel bear- ings, the outer one being easily removed for taking off saws for filing. Four lower feed rollers, all power driven. Two top pressure rollers, power driven. Bolts cannot stick or fly back. Full particulars on Application of Quality 3 Saw Improved Lath Bolter Points Worthy of Notice Main frame made in one piece. 2 lower feed rollers 5” diameter and power driven. i 2 upper pressure rollers oy power driven. Front pressure roller raises to- wards the saws, and being power driven prevents bolts from flying back out of the machine. Bolts cannot stick. a At the price we sell this mach- ine it has no competitor. ab ELONG MPG! cg ala Lim), ORILUA ONTARIC Ep The E. Long Manufacturing Co. Lanited apt M Agencies: w Orillia, Canada TREAL— Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y— Gorman, Clancey & ems Ltd. NIPEG— Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER~— Robert Hamilton & Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Better Lumber— 1 i ib th iH 11 V ii ‘ " RE Ea ee American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western 257% More Weld = 25% More Strength = 25% More Wear Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith 1 EES ee Tested Steel Chain| Secured only with 8 are rapid cutters made by de at 5 St. Catharines, Ont. welds like THIS “ NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY Sold by Port Hope, Ont. McKinnon Chain Co. BUFFALO, N.Y. -NO FRAYING AT THE EDGES Dick’s Balata Belting possesses perfect uniformity throughout, whereby true and steady running is ensured, fraying at the edges rendered impossible, and perfect success in fork driving guaranteed. The combination of strength and uniformity in Dick’s Belts is due to the process of solutionizing to which the textile portion of the Belting is subjected, and which thoroughly solidifies and unites the whole material. You can get all the facts in our Catatog No. 17. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting © Wood Split Pulleys | Shafting | Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver 5 Steam and Power Pumps, Condensers and Travelling Cranes The Smart- Turner Machine Co., Limited Hamilton - Can. THE BELT YOU WILL EVENTUALLY USE BECAUSE —It withstands heat, cold, damp, wet and chemical fumes. BECAUSE— It is uniform in thickness and runs true. BEGAUSE: De its great strength, almost twice that of oak- tanned double leather. BECAUSE-It ia no more, all things considered. F. REDDAWAY G COMPANY MONTREAL Sole Makers TORONTO THE STRONGEST CHAIN IN desi WORLD *“Weldless ae : ~ Steel Chain” Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiralty breaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. CAN YOU BEAT ITP WRITE FOR PARTICULARS H : B. J. COGHLIN . CO., Limited fe = MONTREAL | | Alphabetical Index to Bo ices eee! page 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products Buy Pine Doors in CARLOTS at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES No. 15 No. 17 No. 18 CAR LOT PRICES lhe Prices are for Car-lot Orders only, and are F. O. B. Cars, Any Railway ot Ze Station in Canada, East of Fort William, and West of Quebec City. — Al D 2 Extra good No. 1 Pine Doors, practically clear B 3 D .; Extra good Pine Doors for Paint, Clear Panels, OOPS ¢ and suitable for oil finish. oors: Smooth, Sound Knotted Stiles and Rails. — N 15: Five Raised Panels—Solid Mould 1 3/8” 72° N 15: Five Flat Panels, Solid Mould, 1 3/8’ 50 0. e thick, assorted sizes up to 2’ 10” x 6’ 10”.. $ eea. 0. J thick, assorted sizes up to 2’ 10" x 6' 10° eea. N 17 . Five Cross Raised Panels—Solid Mould ie N 1 . Six Cross Flat Panels, Solid Mould, 1 3/8” abe? 0. e 13/8’thick, assorted sizes up to 2’'10’x6'10” eea. 0. 1 e thick, assorted sizes up to 2’ 10” x 6’ 10” eea. - 3 Pp FP ss N ] g- Five Flat Panels, Solid Mould, 1 3/8” | ae N 18: Five Flat Panels, Solid Mould, 1 3/8” 4155 0. e thick, assorted sizes up to 2’ 10” x 6’ 10” eea. 0. e thick, assorted sizes up to 2’ 10” x 6’ 10” @ea. SEND FOR SAMPLE—We will send a sample of any of the above, at these prices, freight prepaid. Midiand Doors are Guaranteed: Buy from the manufacturer and save Veneered Doors: Our Veneer Door Plant is the only one in Canada manu- jobbers profits. facturing high-grade Veneer Doors that compete in price with American Odd Sizes Supplied: We handle your small orders at regular prices. Send Stack aioe 2 Hee you seen the Midland Spesiel ° i for price lists and discounts, Glass Doors: We manufacture a full line of Front Doors. See our Catalog for designs and prices. ASK FOR IT Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd., “= Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished ats CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ~ Tin er SAK =e ~ = Eh Sa View of our Mill and Booms Pi A choice lot of red and white pine logs are on the way down the Sturgeon River for us. With our mills always running this supply of logs will soon be manufactured into first-class lumber. We have recently added to our facilities, by purchasing the Nipissing Mill. We are prepared to undertake any kind of dressing on short notice. Orders carefully and promptly handled. | George Gordon & Company CACHE BAY - - ONTARIO 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 1912 Cut ~ White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16 Com. and Dsg. (Box out) «65/4 x 8 x 12/16 se ‘ ‘“* 6/4 x 8 x 12/16 a ¢ 6/4 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 ‘ a. “22x 8iand 9 x 12/16." es 2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. mds uN dd Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. | Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION PINE aa We are interested not only in getting your orders but giving you good service and good stock. You can depend on it abso- Ws =5 lutely to be the best White Pine that is manufactured. THAT’S —_ bales > TE \F 2) Get our prices Manufacturer of Pine Lumber LUMSDEN’S MILLS, QUE. | PINE PINE CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 HARDWOODS. “esis! sists We have the following stock at our Buffalo Yard. Can load immediately in straight or mixed cars. Lumber is bone dry. WIRE US AT OUR EXPENSE FOR PRICES BASSWOOD 42,025 ft. 6/4 No. 1. Common. 3,000 ft. 8/4 Log Run. ’ 9 , 10% 7,000 ft. 7/4 No. 1 Common 4,200 ft. 12/4 Log Run. Saas Baie 2nd ae). (072 te Eur 072. 38,000 ft, 8/4 No.1 Common, 99.810 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. 212,000 ft. 4/4 C. F. and better Strips. HARD MAPLE 26000 ft. 4/4 x 4 C. F. & B. Strips. 7,100 ft. 8/4 C. F. and better Strips. — 2,500 ft. 5/4 x 12 and up ls and 2s. 45,000 ft. 4/4 x 5 No. 1 Common. 29,000 ft. 4/4 x 4 C. F. and better Strips. 700 ft. 6/4 x 12 and up 1s and 2s. 7000 ft. 4/4x6 No. 1 Common 160,000 ft. 4/4 x 6 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 8/4 x 12 and up ls and 2s. 4 : : : 48,000 ft. 4/4 x 7 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 7/8 No. 1 Common and Eetrer. RED BIRCH 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 8 and up Special Common. mo ye Paes eee 1,000 ft. 4/4 C. & B. Curly. 185,000 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 1,400 ft. 8/4 C. & B. Curly. CHERRY 162,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 30,000 ft. 4/4 1s and 2s. 500 ft. 4/4 1s and 2s. 34,000 ft. 5/4 No. 2 Common. 44,500 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. 1,500 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. ee ee moe ee ten 7,800 ft. 6/4 1s and Qs. 5 ‘ , . Birdseye. 11,000 ft. 7/4 1s and 2s. GRAY ELM 1,800 ft. 5/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 19,500 ft. oe 1s = 2s. 6,300 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. 2,000 ft. 6/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 7,000 ft. 12/4 1s and 2s. 3,300 ft. 6/4 1s and 2s. 19,800 ft. 16/4 1s and 2s. (Unselected) 41,800 ft. 8/4 1s and Qs. SOFT MAPLE 7,200 ft. 7/8 C. & B. 10,000 ft. 12/4 1s and 2s. 50,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 179,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 3,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 19,300 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 30,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 74,800 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 8,740 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 39,500 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 31,210 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. pone 45,000 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. 12,000 ft. 12/4 No. 1 Common. 4,300 ft. 12/4 No. 1 Common. Pes a 82,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 12,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common Red. 1,000 ft. 16/4 No. 1 Common. (Unselecte 2,800 ft. 5/4 No. 2 Common. SAP BIRCH 4,000 ft. 6/4 No. 2 Common. QUARTERED WHITE OAK 8,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common. 14,720 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. ~ 4 68,500 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. 6,000 ft. 10/4 No. 2 Common. 17,120 ft. 1/2 1s and 2s all in 9 in. to 12 in. 3,500 ft. 7/4 1s and 2s. 9,000 ft. 1/2 No. 1 Common (75% 9 in. to 13,000 ft. 8/4 1s and 2s. ROCK ELM 12 in.) 110,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. . 3,000 ft. 4/4 Log Run. POPLAR 84,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 3,600 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 22,070 ft. 5/8 No. 1 Common. HAMILTON H. SALMON & CO., 88 Wall St. NEW YORK CITY Branch Office: 71 South Street, Buffalo Yards: Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Frank T. Sullivan, Manager North Tonawanda, N.Y., Allendale, Pa. Will Do A Bukit Business If You Carry A Stock Of HOCKEN’S HEMLOCK, PINE AND HARDWOODS Hocken Lumber Company Limited Otter Lake Station, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN ears J. S. GILLIES ident Sec.-T “GILLIES BROS. stuswe’ ont Limited DAVID ee Vi Manufactu WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE New York City aning Mill, Yard and O MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway Te Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., tta. Wholesale Lumber Dealers L U mM b e r C O @ Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers _ Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa ~ Waubaushene, Ontario —=— White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Spruce Lumber Lumber and Lath L a t h S Office, “s's2u" Ottawa, Can. F. N. Watpie, President. R. S. Watpig, Vice-President. W. E. Harpsr, Secretary. The Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limite ‘eres! Tumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7 We will be glad to quote you on your requirements in any grade, thickness or lengths out of stock or that our logs will produce. Quebec Spruce «~« Hemlock Cedar Shingles rower siiemext Cedar Shingles Full lines coming in from this seasons sawing. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave... MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Head Office - PEMBROKE, ONT Telephone 148 WaTEPING Ge spruce RED PINE 7 is HEMLOCK LATH BASSWOOD DIMENSION [eee 7 aes DRESSED TIMBER CLO ZLY, LUMBER “A general view of the lumber yard.’’ Midland, Ont. Wholesale Lumber - ‘nc? Ont. 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mill. G. T. Ry. *°" LONGFORD Toronto, Canada On TaN OR 801-2 C.P.R. Building BARL . MILEAGE. 156 “V4 Cor. King & Yonge Pine Doors || ™™ RETAILER! ; We have in stock, ready to ship That Are Right Ae Interior Finish Gumwood (Red) B.C. Fir White Pine _ are the leaders in the line. We have put in special ts new plant and machinery in order to turn out the Oak Black Ash Red best Pine Door that can 8 produced and we have | Mahogany Red Birch Spruce now made No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty We are taking particular care of this line and we guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right Geo. Pine Maple Cypress Doors, Sash, Frames price. Large and small shipments made on short General Millwork — notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors Send us your enquiries In ear lots or local shipments THE Pembrate Lamber Cc; Webb Lumber Co., a Toronto Pembroke, Ontario River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE St. Pacome, Que., Canada S Pp R U E- Ce On I.C. Ry. 75 Miles East of Lumber Lath $$Pulpwood Quebec City Mills at: CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 9 WIRE, WRITE OR TELEPHONE FOR PRICES White Pine Jack Pine Norway Spruce Lath all sizes and grades Union Lumber Co., Limited 910-911 Kent Building TORONTO - CANADA JoHn MoKrrocow, W. K.GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Ottawa Office : Montreal Office: 46 Elgin St. 759 Notre Dame St., W WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 18 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIK CO. 149 Broadway, New York City re func ab BERNIE Laud PRURSTORE FITINGS, y"AESEND FOR CATAL << HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. ER AND TIMBER White Me Nae Yellow Pine, Hemlock ak Mouldings, Doors, Sashes and linds, Cedar Poles and ie. Yellow Pine Timber a Special aes nae Interior Ton Mill Work. NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS. Focsnrer Sidings, E Ete. YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled _ Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber Grades Good | Shiparents Prompt Prices Right Look over the following list of JACK PINE 181 M 1x4/5 - 10/16 mill run 16 M 1x5 e 127 M 1x6 E id 56 M 1x7 41 M 1x8 ro re 95 M 1x3 up 6/16 mill culls 7/ M 2x4 - 10/16 mill run 33 M 2x5 i 238 M 2x6 e os 39 M 2x7 ig Ps 272 M 2x8 3 eo 82 M 2x10 3: a This is a nice stock of Jack Pine, well manufactured and dry. Send us your enquir- ies, get OUR prices, also let us know your wants in White Pine, Spruce and Hardwoods. C. G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers and Strictly Wholesale Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO i EB Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers; Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Taleeee your orders Orillia, Ont. R. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock Red. Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles — North Tonawanda, N. Y. James W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and Work- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, U. S. A. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY. WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. I want to buy Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Elm. Office, Yards and Warehouse ‘ CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M.C.R. R. DETROIT, MICH. SY NEH yor sets Ad 4 Timber Estimates! We make accurate cruises of stand- - ing timber, topographical maps, and advise as to forest management for— TIMBER OWNERS BONDING HOUSES MILL OPERATORS Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. New York 475 Fourth Ave. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a “‘ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO Boston 625 Tremont Bldg. }j CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “Well Bought is Half Sold” Special White Pine Offer 17M ft. 1x12 and up, C. Select and Better, W.P. 50 “ Ix 8 and up, Cuts and Dressing = 40“ 1x4/7” C. Select and Better “ OO ES rene 472 D. Select a 25 “ 6/4x8 and up C-. Select and Better “ 30 “ 6/4x8 and up D. Select : 100 “ 6/4x6 and up No. | and 2 Cuts ‘ 150 “ 6/4x6 and up No. 3 Cuts ¢ 50 “ 6/4x4 and up Good Shorts ¢ 50 “ 6/4x10 Sel. M. R. : F.O.B. Byng Inlet All our own manufacture of 1911 sawing. Your enquiries solicited. Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 730 Traders Bank Building, Toronto,Ont. Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers Handles (all descriptiens) (3 or more ply) Staves Hoops Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office: Dashwood House 9 Broad St., E.C. Cant & Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TECTONA,” Glasgow A1 and ABC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, l.iverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y. Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquiries. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For :— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. Te Hurdman Lumber Co. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited KASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles WESTERN British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood to be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company WVholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED 5/4, 6/4. & 8/4 x 7 & up x 12/16 shipping cull sidings, cut out of deal logs, cutting up in above. Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS a OTTAWA, ONT. Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario For Sale 900,000 feet 1 inch White Pine No. 5 and 6 Boards. SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. GENERAL OFFICE Sudbury, Ont. The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada We have the following stock for prompt shipment :— . 1-in., 14%-in., 1%-in., 2-in. No. 1 Common and Better Basswood. . 1-in., 1%-in. and 2-in. Log Run Ash. . 1-in., 2-in. and 3-in. Log Run Elm. . 1Y%-in. and 2-in. Log Run Birch. . 1-in. x 4, and 1-in. x 5 No. 1 R. Spruce. . 1Y%-in. and 2-in. M. R. Pine Sidings. . 2-in. x 6, 8, and 10-in., 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. . 1-in. x 5, 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER Send me Your Orders for ... . 100 M1x4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out BO EM Tso Ols) Geta) mein Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, fiemialle Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER "2050" and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. Clear and Clear Face Norway 1912 CUT Make us an offer. Must move from Parry Sound by August 15. 10,000 6/4 10/16 40,000 4/4 10/16 THE LONG LUMBER CO. Head Office HAMILTON, ONT. 50,000 8/4 10/16 _ 12,000 5/4 10/16 Branch Office TORONTO, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. Offer Dry flooring strips 5/4” to 8/4” “ Dry factory sidings 6 66 ns Dry 1x6”, 7”, 8”, and 10” small log White Pine. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 13 Cedar For Sale About one and a half million feet of Cedar, Culvert Timber, 8x 8 to 12x 12. For particulars apply to Mason, Gordon &Co. 2%:": Montreal, Que. For low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Short Leaf Finish Chestnut ae Oak as Ash Manufacturers : Cypress Lumber, Lath and Shingles New Brunswick Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. TRY Head Office: North Bay, Ont. Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. | | North Bay Mill sig oni Pre MASS. White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Sellwood Jct. Mill Yellow Pine Timber And Lumber Rough or Dressed White and Norway Pine. Lumber Car Material and Long Timbers and Lath. a Specialty PROMPT SHIPMENTS Spanish Mill : White and Norway Pine, Spruce E. C, BRADLEY Pe ee and Hemlock, Lumber and Lath. Be a and Ohio Vessel and rail shipment. DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS, Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. —_ = = AS —A ———<— ———— SS ——F = = —I = ae | — p= = [= == The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods . ft. 3x8x10- 16 M. R. Red Pine . ft..3x 10-18 VtteZoeSl-nl8 cs ot . ft. 2x 10-18 GG G6 . 2x 810/16 BG “e . ft.3x 8 10/16 M. R. . ft. 3x 10 10/16 ot . ft. 2x 12 10/16 Ot “ce . ft. 1 x 12 10/16 os 6 ALL 1912 CUT 15 Toronto St., TORONTO MILLS : Spruce 66 PHONE ADELAIDE 1783 FESSERTON, ONT. LARKIN LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. 540 Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto We offer the following White Pine 1912 cut at close prices. 50 M 8/4 Good Sidings 40 M 6/4 Shop r 100 M 6/4 x 10 Common and Dressing 50 M 8/4 Shop 50 M 4/4 x 12 Mill Run W. T. EAGEN FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 2x 6 and ee Norway. 2x 6, 2 x 5, 3 x 6 Norway. 2 x 8, 10-16 Norway. . 1x 6'MR. WY. Vine coarse) Box Out’ BAe, oe) ee ae 1 x 8 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. 2 x 10—10 Norway. 2x 6 M.R. W. Pine. 1 x 10 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. 5-4 7 and 8-in., 12-in. Com. and Dress. 1x 12C. & BW. Pine. 6-4 4 to 8in. Com. and Dress 6-44 0 Box ll * 6-4 No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 ieutemeand §-4-in. x 1 ox and Culls 4 to 12-in. Better. and up. HARDWOODS ALL KINDS Douglas Fir, Timbers & Finish, Spruce & Hemlock, Western Products WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU 203-4. McKinnon Building TORONTO, ONT. Phone Main 6316 Ta LENVUNVENYERNE —_JRAVLANTOR aH CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | cqqnpsneerecezmn? i | f)useuomsnng | aM Lal a ( JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers Special Offerings: 1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry SPRUCE} | x 8-10, No. 1 Dry RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry WHITE PINE—14% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls LATH—1'2—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO WHY BUY NORWAY ? When we can sell you 2 x 8, 2 x 10 and 2 x 12, 10-16 ft. White Pine, with the Dressing in, at very near the same price. We also offer, — A block of 300 M ft. 2 in. Dressing Cuts and better,1911 manufacture ~ » 100 M ft. 1 x 10, 10-16 ft. Small Log Mill Run White Pine Two cars 1 x 8 and wider, 10-22 ft. Norway,40% 10 in. and over wide Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO Spears & Lauder Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg.. TORONTO Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Hardwood, Hemlock and Pine Lumber Can ship immediately 6 x6” to 12x12” Hemlock and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. Do You Want a Salesman? @ Every live lumber salesman in Can- ada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘‘Wanted and For Sale” department of this paper. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ft, > Yi MILLS AT : MONT LAURIER, MONTREAL- Canada P.Q. We offer for Prompt Shipment : Spruce, Pine, Hemlock : Birch all sizes, Rough or Dressed Mack Axes The World’s Best HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTO WA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. All the Planing beginning «to Mahony Blower System consumes the least amount of power Mill Owners are recognize that the of all slow speed shaving exhaust systems. They will cost you less to instal than the other kind. Make me prove it. A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont. ; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, Mc Kellar, Shawanaga, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Burpee, McConkey, Miuills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 110 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. 1 left-hand steam nigger. 1 Log-loader. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for fright and left hand mills. 2 Hower Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and umb 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. - 2 Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. S.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water umps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 hp. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 is aN for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light are generator. There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application, Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. 26 Ernest Avenue, Limited TORONTO, CANADA : 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER BEE ee TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CO... LTD. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., Do You Handle Interior Trim? HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. LUMBER IN TRANSIT We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into floor- ing or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co., Limited Meaford, Ontario HEAD OFFICE : Imperial Timber and Trading Co., Limited 530-1-2-3 Rogers Bldg., VANCOUVER, B.C. ===) Douglas Fir Timbers pee PR ICES Sana AND DURABILITY any size up to 110 feet. HIGH GRADE X X X FIR AND RED CEDAR SHINGLES. EXPORT AND RAIL SHIPMENTS : CEDAR DOORS. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AUENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF | Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. We Offer—Several Cars CLEAR WHITE’ CEDAR SHINGLES At Special Price For Shipment to | POINTS NORTH AND WEST OF TORONTO Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto | If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto a Tis View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. Jj. Bb. Snowball Co., Limited Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912. 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Pearl City Veneer Company ~ Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Manufacturers of Maple, Beech, Birch, Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK POPLAR ASH Yards at Nashville, Tenn. We can ship you promptly any of the above Stock, Carefully Inspected WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Wistar Underhill & Nixon Real Estate Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Canadian ee ae ae W. J. ANDERSON : 288 Ottawa Avenue, : GH JOHNSON «> LONDON ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 Se _E ee a | ut i — ot - AA itil UMBER_ COMPANY ———— ANY: —e————— W.M.RITTER LUMBER COMP. Hokanan Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER to 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK ——$——— e = WM.RITTER LUMBER. COMPANYE= Below is a list of Dry Lumber which we can Ship Promptly CHESTNUT: - 1s and 2s, 3 cars 4/4 1s-and 2s, 1s and 2s, : — —>_ = = wer Is and 2s, one face, 2 cars 4/4 No. 1 Common, 3 cars, 4/4 : , 8/4 Cosa Sound Wormy, 3 cars, 4/4 Sound ormy, 4/4 Sound Wormy, Sound Wormy, Sound Wormy, Sound Wormy, Sound Wormy, 3 cars, | POPLAR: AIsts and 2nds, 1 car, 5/8, E h 1sts and 2nds, 1 car, 5 2 { 1Ists and 2nds, 2 cars, i 1sts and 2nds, 2 cars, f 1sts and 2nds, 1 car, 5/4, 7 to 17 WHITE OAK: , 3 cars, 6 and up, 5/4 , 2 cars, 6 and up, 5/4 , 3 cars, 6 and up, 6/4 , 2 cars, 6 and up, 7/4 1s and 2s, 2 cars, 6 and up, 8/4 All our own manufacture, band sawed, and motoneny seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for pric ———— MET TER Ontario Representative : John Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada Phone Parkdale 3222 W 1 \e » —— HOBART & CO. Special Attention to our Canadian Trade CHOICE Southern Hardwoods, Cypress, Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES 53 STATE STREET - BOSTON, MASS. YARD AT—PRISON POINT CABLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 THE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Hills: “Kaosville, Toon. J. M. Clifford é? Co. Franklin, Va. = Manufacturers and Dealers in The Atlantic Lumber Co. all Kinds of Incorporated Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. Hardwood Lumber Poplar Basswood Cypress Elm Oak Ash Maple We have a full stock of the above thoroughly air dried. Complete line and high grades. Prompt shipments on Canadian Branch mixed cars. Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber 211 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto Best Quality Uniform Grades Low Prices Robert Vestal, Manager | _GET OUR QUOTATIONS BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Detroit ii a, Mich. Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, 0 ‘Montreal, P. Q. —————MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS [NS Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber remnant ie Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Flooring FASSETT LUMBER CO.. LIMITED | PASSED TT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed Prompt Shipments JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE ESTABLISHED 1855 PLAYFAIR « WHITE THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE Manufacturers and Manufacturers of and Dealers in Wholesale Dealers : | Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. Lumber 7 Lath 7 Shingles HEMLOCK BILLsTuFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait to write. Phone us your requirements. MIDLAND, ONT. ; eee All stock sized or matched if required. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 21 The “Defiance” No. 1 Hub Lathe Represents those essential qualities which have made it so eminently satisfactory all over the world. It is conceded to be a more thorough eliminator of the unnecessary high cost of practical hub making than any other type. This means that mechanical gueray is conserved to the utmost, economizing in repair cost and productive cost in general. ; We would like to install one of these machines in your plant to aid you in solving your hub making problems, no matter what they may be. Write us today for more information and prices. DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - Defiance, Ohio Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland), No. 1 Hub Lathe Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co,, Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). pj sss JI IY ath \' Vel Maple Leaf Saws APLE LEAF SAWS, “THE PROVEN BEST,” absolutely guaranteed. Be M sure and specify Improved Racer Cross Cut Saw when ordering your camp sup- plies. They are made of Razor steel and tempered by our secret process, which gives the best results under actual working conditions in the bush. - Shurly-Dietrich Co., Limited, °,, Branch VANCOUVER, B.C. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 22 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Canada’s oes Sash and Door House EVERY DOOR MADE OF SELECT KILN DRIED STOCK DOORS Co | BOX : : ae _ SHOOKS ee ee, Sree PORTABLE BLINDS | *.¢ oat’) aes eae Gg —HOvSES =e a” NORTH MOULDINGS| — a mar STAR SS ‘ ———SsRREFRIGER-- LUMBER a | ATORS OTTAWA PLANING MILLS. * ¥ By ene a 2 Cen | ‘ . 3g | : | : ES, el. E ; : aa ; | gl ae eee tn rhe. mae aa i A sige 7 aaa ay i at aliiaramescn a —t in la ne ss RUSTE t z (estas A MODERN CANADIAN DOOR FACTORY PRODUCING SIX HUNDRED DOORS EVERY DAY ONE DOOR PER MINUTE — ESTATE JAMES DAVIDSON, Ottawa, Ontario Supplies for the Camp WE make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are used in Camps. Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. Qual- ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Cor. Scott and Front Sts., - - TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 oa & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA m.. Everything in Timber y.:"" >. Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. (REGISTERED!) “Carss” Mackinaws ~ CARSS «. Shipped When You Want Them —_ MACK |NAW. They are made to stand the rough wear to which they will be subjected in the bush and around the mill. Being all pure wool and thoroughly waterproof, they are fine com- fortable garments for the winter months. “Carss” Mackinaws have been the lumberman’s favorite for over 30 years. May we send you our booklet? It tells you how to order by mail. The Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co. Limited Orillia, Ontario m Veneer Press} | California White Pine 72 and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit and Arizona Soft P ine special conditions. California Sugar Pine WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber een ** LOUIS WUICHET TORONTO, CANADA Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST ” Dr. Stewart’s Veterinary Remedies eas 5 “EVERY THING Henorord foss: SEE MY HOULDERS AND NECK™ Ri ys WHATS THE MATTER? jl, & = ny Ph Dove LAS & COMPANY, NAPANEE, Owe Can, LE PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTE Always in Your Stable DOUGLAS NEVER MIND: j cera SaPHTON f ae DR.J.M: STEWART eR ota CURE™ ITWILL HEAL UP YOUR SHOULOERS ANDO NECK IN GOOD SHAPE ."*-—- THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY THAT HAS MADE THEM FAMOUS FOR 30 YEARS ea Stewart’s Sure Cure (antiseptic gall cure) the original in liquid form ... ... ... ... 8 oz. bottles $5.00 doz. 16 oz. 9.00 ' Stewart’s Excelsior Liniment ... ... ... 16 oz. 2 5.00 “ 32 OZ. 9.00 “ Stewart’s Lightning Colic Cure, the only colic The wise horse owner will always have in cure that removes the cause ... ... 16 oz. ie 7.00 “ : y é pas Stewart’s Pure Condition Powders ... . 2 lb. air tight can 4.50 “ his stablea supply of Douglas Egyptian Lini- Stewart’s Hoof Ointment ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 lb. can 5.00 “ 1 j i 1 Stewart’s Heave Relief ... .. ¥ .. large can 5.00 “ ment. It is so easily and quickly applied and Stewart’s Cough and Distemper Cure .. 50 doses to bottle 7.00 “ always proves a rapid cure for the many ail- Stewart’s Proud Flesh Powders ... ... 2.50 “ ments of horses. Palmer's Family Remedies are Sold with the Strongest Guarantee It is the only liniment on the market that Palmer’ Ss Fine: Toes de SE gc Pa ppeE aad Boy 290 ote 00 per gross will stop bleeding at once. ba iG eee eee sae wee eee eee eee . Pain Remedy .. Dice aledamnin tetas Rts ieehistan etter OO, se ° Gabelicaling Stkoe ee eee cee sie oon Our literature has a message for you Stomach and Liver Pills ... ... ... ... ... 18.00 Zz Kidney Pills .. otperto Ok See osama cs Aus) ss Wild Strawberry Cordial Ba sinah roars, ote silos 10) of White Liniment ... we 18.00 Douglas & Co. _NAPANEE, - ONT. 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 144x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND PR SEE STOCK LIST - MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No.1 1x4 1x9 14x7 2x4 2x9 1x5 1x10 14x8 2x5 2x10 Palmer Medical Co, Li Limited, 4, Windsor, Ont. 1x6 1}x4 1}x9 2x6 3x4 1x7 14x5 14x10 2x7 3x5 1x8 1}x6 2x3 2x8 3x6 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). ‘We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, _ Portland, Maine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 Good Lumber Are your horses of use to you? This seems an absurd question—and the answer is always “Of course they are” —In which case provide your stables with: Johnson’s Reliable Veterinary Remedies Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 1 (Alcoholic) 1 gal; jugs (Imperial) 1 lb. bottles 2 lb. . bottles Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No: 2 (an oil liniment) 1 gal. jugs (Imperial) 3.00 gal. 1 lb. bottles 6.00 doz. 2 lb. -bottles 11.00 doz. Johnson’s Horse Colic Remedy A sure and speedy cure for all kinds of Colic 1 gal jugs (Imperial) 40 doses 5.00 gal. 1 lb. bottles 4 doses 8.00 doz. 2 1b. bottles 8 doses 15.00 doz, Johnson’s Veterinary Healing Ointment (Gall Cure) 2\b. tins 2.00 per tin 4 oz. tins 3.50 doz. Johnson’s Condition Powders (Concentrated) 1 lb. Packages 3.60 per doz. Johnson’s Camp and Household Remedies, such as Cough Syrup, Healing Ointment, Headache ABSORBINE’ for Wind Puff, Capped Elbow, Bog - Spavin, Thoroughpin, Shoe Boil, Curb, Enlarged Glands and all puffs and swell- ings, Fistulla, Poll Evip, Sprains, Con- tracted Ten- dons, Bruises, Lameness_ of HORSES Should be free from all blemishes You cannot get good work out of your lumber horses if they are lame, blemished, sore, sick or similarly unfit. The animal with Swellings, Soft Bunches, Bog Spavins or any such. blemish, whether lame or not, needs your attention. is your own and your horse’s best friend—it relieves the horse of all pain, soreness and trouble- some blemish. It makes the horse better looking, better working, more fit and of greater value to you. You can work your horse at the same time. This is no new lo- tion but the tried and tested remedy of many years success- ful use. Thousands upon thousands of horses which would have been ailing and sick and unsightly have been made fit and well— good workers and good lookers. What others have done with Absorbine you can do, too. All enquiries on special cases doesnot blister or remove the hair, never leaves scars or blemishes of any kind. It is easy to apply and does not require the horse to be laid up. Highly con centrated and only a _ few drops required at each appli- all kinds. answered without delay—full information and instruction on request. Absorbine $2.00 a bottle at drug- gists or delivered. Manufactured only by W. F. YOUNG, P.D.F. 424 Lymans Bldg. MONTREAL, CAN, Powders, Big 4 Liniment, Stomach Bitters, Cathar- tic Pills, etc., etc., have stood the test of twenty- five years and are in use all over Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Prices are lower than those of all other manufacturers. Letter orders receive prompt attention. cation. ANTISEPTIC GERMICIDE A. H. Johnson, prce3t° Collingwood, Ont. A Guarantee with a Vital Meaning All claims made for SPARTAN BELTING are embodied in the SPARTAN guarantee—the broadest and most liberal guarantee made by any belt- ing manufacturer—its your protection and guarantee of absolute satis- faction. We not only claim that SPARTAN will outwear any other belting material (when used under the same conditions) but we guar- antee it. Don’t depend upon mere ‘‘claims,’’ when you can have the protection of the SPARTAN guarantee. SPARTA ” possesses a unigue combination of extreme pliability, great tensile strength, high efficiency, and wonderful durability, thereby ensuring an instantaneous grip, less tension and a material reduction of the friction load. In saw and planing mills where the maximum of power transmission is always de- manded, Spartan is absolutely without an equal. Send for samples, prices and the Spartan Book. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co., "Gs" Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers BRANCHES: —Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Fall River, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis Selling Agents for Texas, The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. of Texas, Dallas, Tex. 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. Special Prices For Quick Sale q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. Spruce, Clear and No. 1 White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1x 46" x 10 ft. and up: - 300 M. small percentage under 10 ft, 1x6 - - - 250M 1 x 8” st oe - - - 200 M 1 10” 66 66 2 ‘2 - 100 M Spruce Merchantable ixvandmy «1 = ne 2” Scant x 6” x 10 ft. and we - - 400M. Tag oxi ee 9 - - - 400 M DUIS exe 5 : 150 M. 1%x4” “ 69 ft. - - - 20M OTE Oe A Ste - - 100 M. ee all “ 10 ft and up - = - 400 M 2” OME ang Hee - - 30 M. - - - 100M 3” x EV" and, 127 es - - 85 M. : : : ae Pine, Mill Run oF All choice stock and bone dry. - 3 x 6” and up, 10 ft. and up - - 300M. Can load same day order is received Wire or Write Promptly. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited BATHURST, NEW BRUNSWICK « CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 27 When the gang draws pay for foa as . HE Millman who is studying for efficiency must see the waste in Bide using Belts that go wrong—tying up the whole outfit. He must see ee the waste of precious time—which is money. He must clso see the 114 loss entailed by a gang being thrown off work, but not off the pay roll. A cheap belt piles up a bill of expense that may seem purely in- cidental—but which is directly attributable to poor belting. A belt runs slack and must be fixed—stopping an expensive machine, wasting the men’s time which runs quickly into money— often falling down on deliveries and losing business. A Goodyear Belt will not run slack—Because it will not stretch. In the making of Goodyear belting, the many plies of hard-fibre cotton duck— each thoroughly permeated with rubber “friction” —are compressed into a solid combination of strength and grip. The Goodyear “‘curing’”’ or vulcanizing is done while the Belt is stretched to its utmost limit by special machinery. All tendency to stretch in service is taken away. That is why Goodyear Belts do not stretch in service. The toughness of carefully-tested cotton fibre, inseparably united under tremendous pressure with high-grade rubber friction, makes a pliable Belt of great strength. GOODYEAR BELTS Goodyear Belts grip the pulleys. They convey ALL the power because they do not slip. The outer surface of rubber holds tenaciously to the pulley. The belt is pliable under any weather conditions. This rubber covering protects the inner fabric of the Belt from rain, oil, etc., which would cause rot and decay. Neither heat nor cold, rain or shine, can affect the pliability and effectiveness of our Rubber Belts. They re- main soft under the hardest service. Repeat orders from millmen, and big increases in @' sales, prove that they are satisfying the de- mands of experienced men. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. of Canada, Limited Head Office, TORONTO Factory, Bowmanville Qur free book on choosing a belt would interest you. A card to our nearest branch will bring you one. ici Branches at Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Hamilton, London; Toronto, Montreal, St. John, N.B. 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Made of Simonds Steel. Quality Unexcelled. : Factory in Montreal Simonds Canada Saw Co., Limited — VANCOUVER MONTREAL ST. JOHN The Cost of Lumber Production can be reduced to the minimum if care is exercised in the selection of the machinery. For years KNIGHT’S SAW MILL MACHINERY has been known to lum- bermen as the Quality Line that makes for effic- iency in lumber produc- tion — better lumber at less cost. The style “S” mill shown herewith is built as a single mill only, and is especially recommended for cutting out small tracts of timber. Its size permits of easy transportation from tract to tract. Full details of this mill and our entire line is giv- en in our catalog. Write _ for a copy. THE KNIGHT MFG. CO, Canton, Ohio. CANADA LUMBE A National Journal @nada fumberman Worker _ Issued on the lst and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: . Wood TORONTO - - Telephone Main 2362 - .220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. poeta 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building LONDON, ENG. _-.— - - - -. - 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; other foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. 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Vol. 33 Toronto, August 1, 1913 No. 15 Ontario’s Woodworking Industry Over 1200 wood-using industries in Ontario contributed the data for a bulletin on this industry now being issued by the Forestry Branch, Ottawa. Thirty-four different kinds of wood are being used by these industries and the detailed information regarding the various uses to which such woods are put, should be of considerable value, not only to the manufacturer by showing new means of waste disposal, _ but also to the house-holder by indicating what native woods are best fitted to replace the more expensive imported stock, for interior decora- tion, furniture and flooring. The bulletin also shows incidentally the increasing poverty of Ontario with regard to the more valuable work-woods. Almost half of the thirty-four kinds of wood used are obtained principally from outside sources and three and one-half million dollars are anually sent out of the province for imported wood stock. The imported oak alone costs one million six hundred thousand dollars annually, for this tree has become commercially extinct in Ontario while the hickory and chestnut groves of southern Ontario have also, almost entirely disap- peared. Even good clear white pine is becoming hard to obtain and its market value is steadily rising for it represents twenty-one per cent. of the total wood consumption in Ontario for industrial purposes. Of interest to the small consumer of wood-products are the side lights the bulletin throws on the possibility of substituting cheap home grown woods for the expensive foreign species now used so exten- sively. Recent tests made of their physical properties have demon- strated the suitability for certain purposes of many native species, hitherto despised by the dealers. For hardwood flooring in place of _ the oak and maple now in general use, may be substituted the home grown birch and beech which take a high polish and have the advan- ERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 tage of being considerably cheaper. Likewise for interior the expensive oak can be very closely imitated by stained black ash and stained birch is almost indistinguishable from mahogany, while stained red gum requires an expert to distinguish it from the costly Circassian walnut. replaced, where durability is not a requisite, by the cheaper spruce, basswood and elm. finishing, The now expensive white pine is being Poplar and balsam-fir are two of the most common trees in Ontario and that they have wider uses is evident from the fact that poplar is highly valued for hardwood flooring in Manitoba, while bal- sam fir is perhaps the most widely used native species in ‘tie > Mari- time provinces. . The bulletin also indicates the existence of a market in Ontario for sumac, apple and cherry logs. The lumber cut from them being worth $30, $46.50, and $44.50 per thousand feet board measure re- spectively. The bulletin on The Wood-using Industries of Ontario can be had gratis from the Forestry Branch, Department of the In- terior, Ottawa. A similar report dealing with the Maritime Provinces will appear shortly. The Half Year’s Trade Results The first half of the present year has been a strange one for the lumber trade in Canada. At the beginning of the year trade was still going along at the rapid pace that had prevailed during all of 1912. The mad speed of the real estate boom, which made its effect felt all over Canada, kept on accelerating until the winter of 1912-13. When it took a forced rest during the cold weather everyone realized that the spring of 1913 would be a testing time. If the real estate activity continued, another year of high prices and strong demand were cer- tain for the lumber trade. There were many cautious ones however, who foresaw pretty clearly the developments that have since taken place. These wise ones trimmed their sails for an approaching gale. Natural conditions assisted them as the winter was not conducive to extensive operations in the woods. Spring arrived in most parts of Canada with conditions in the lumber industry characterized by a comparatively small winter’s cut and a general feeling that trade dur- ing the spring and summer would be light. It is questionable whether this would have been the case, had not the banks, with one accord decided that the time had come for cutting short the real estate boom, so as to prevent the certain catastrophy toward which events were rapidly heading. Fortunately, the banks did adopt this course and the lumber trade immediately felt the effect—unpleasant perhaps for the time being, but unquestionably beneficial in the long run. The course of the building trade in Canada during the first six months of 1913 shows quite clearly how events have tended. Instead of showing a decided increase over the first six months of 1912, they have shown a slight decline. In thirty-two cities, for which detailed returns are shown in tabular form elsewhere in this issue, the total value of buildings for which permits were issued amounted to $79,- 787,919, a goodly sum in truth, but less than the total for the corres- ponding period of 1912 by about $7,500,000, a decrease of about & per cent. The decrease, considered alongside of the really great volume of building in progress, means very little, but its significance lies in the fact very clearly proven, that the corner has been turned. The first five months held their own in the way of increases fairly well. The drop became clearly evident in June and it is reasonable to believe that during the balance of the year the total will fall considerably short of the enormous figures for the last half of 1912. Fortunately, these facts are not cause for regret. The result may really be classed as a capital investment to ensure commercial and financial stability. The details given elsewhere are especially interesting in regard to the decreases shown. Most of the decreases are in western cities. w here the real estate boom had its greatest development. Calgary, the city where the fever was greatest, now shows the greatest relapse, the de- crease being 48 per cent. Other western cities are well up in the list of decreases, the following for instance: Lethbridge, 44 ib cent. ; Victoria, 41 per cent.; aMiwcse Jaw, 24 per cent.; Vancouver, 12 p cent. A few eastern ee also joined in the downward march as follows: Chatham, 38 per cent.; St. Catharines, 30 per cent., and Mai- sonneuve, 26 per cent. On the other hand a few ae increases are shown, among them being, Port Arthur, 110 per cent.: London, 39 109 per cent.; Montreal, 23 per cent.; Ottawa, 25 per cent.; Fort Wil- liam, 51 per cent.; Saskatoon, 59 per cent.; North Battleford, 30 per cent.; Windsor, 18 per cent.; Berlin, 23 per cent.; Kingston, 58 per cent.; Peterborough, 62 per cent.; Welland, 85 per cent.; St. Thomas, 83 per cent.; Nanaimo, 28 per cent., and Galt, 23 per cent. These in- creases and decreases taken together make up a total showing a de- cline, but indicating that wherever the future has not been discounted seriously, and where there is legitimate reason for growth, conditions are sound and promising. That the change in real estate and building conditions has been felt.in the lumber trade is everywhere admitted. In western Canada, something akin to depression has recently been reported, thotigh there is everywhere expressed a confidence that these conditions will be righted as soon as money becomes cheaper or a good crop is assured. In Eastern. and Central Canada, the chief features of trade are the slump in the demand from the United States markets—a reasonable enough development in view of the tariff situation—and the decrease in the demand for high-grade white pine. The latter feature 1s a curi- ous one, but a possible explanation presents itself in the invasion of western pine, which for several-years past has been usurping the white pine markets of Eastern Canada. A similar course of events has been taking place in the Old Country, where Siberian pine has gradually been taking the place of Canadian white pine, until during the present year Canadian manufacturers of square and waney white pine timber find that they can scarcely give their timber away in England. In regard to the western pine which has become so formidable a rival of Canadian pine at home, there are indications to-day of a reversal of conditions. One hears frequently now of large dealers who have been The Value of An interesting article upon the question of manufarturing stan- dard as against special thicknesses of lumber is published in another part of this issue. Attention is drawn to it because the subject is one of wide importance and because, in one way and another, it comes up in almost every branch of the lumber manufacturing and wood- working industries. Everyone in the lumber manufacturing business discusses this question frequently with his customers and business friends. Of late years there has been a noticeable tendency on the part of all kinds of manufacturers to standardize their products. In the door manufacturing business for instance, the question is of much impor- tance. Scarcely ever does the Canada Lumberman visit a door manu- facturer without being invited to express. views upon the pros and cons of stock door and special doors. lined some of his experiences. One manufacturer recently out- He was manufacturing stock sizes of high-grade doors and had secured a large trade, not only with archi- tects, but with the railway companies and other similar consumers of high class doors. He had then in stock some particularly choice sam- ples of stock doors, made for a railway company, to be used in their parlor, cafe and sleeping cars. These were made according to stock designs and needless to say the railway was getting wonderful value for its money. It was getting a door, in the manufacture of which, the workmen became experts and upon which the manufacturer was able to estimate his costs so closely that he could economize in many ways that otherwise would be impossible. This manufacturer was doing a satisfactory and profitable business and the consumer was getting exceptional value for his money. The same manufacturer, while the Canada Lumberman was dis- cussing the matter with him, received a telephone call from a personal friend who was building a house in a fashionable part of the city. What the manufacturer said at his end of the phone was that he would be willing to make the door that the customer at the other end was seeking, but that it would cost much more than an equally serviceable door and one just as attractive made according to a stock pattern. The customer was one of those men who had been successful in busi- ness and wanted his house to be a little out of the ordinary. He in- tended to secure this by having doors of his own design and many other features a little different from the ordinary line in other houses, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER importing western pine for the last five years, or so, changing their opinions regarding the profits secured from it. At first they were con- vinced that they and their customers were getting good value when buying western pine. To-day, a number of these dealers find their customers complaining that the stock is not giving satisfaction. Some of these dealers have already been compelled to give up using western pine and to turn again to the good old-fashioned Canadian white pine. Reports from wholesalers’ and manufacturers’ travellers, in I¢ast- ern Canada, Ontario in particular, show that although trade is quiet, it is not dull. Some wholesalers—the exception it is true—report that during July they have had the best July trade on record, and that their profits also have made a record. This applies more to the country trade than the cities. In Toronto for instance trade has been poor, while throughout south-western Ontario active consumption of stocks has continued. The situation as it exists to-day is unquestionably satisfactory when looked at from all angles, but there still is and probably will be for another month or two, good cause for caution and conservative business methods. An illustration of the situation is afforded by the cases of three dealers in a certain Ontario town. splendid business. They have all the business in fact that they can handle. The third reports that business is very dull. Enquiry shows that the former two are going out after all the business they can and the third is the oldest established retailer in the town who thinks, that if there is any business going he is sure to get it. The moral is that there is a good volume of business still to be had, but that under pre- sent conditions it must be gone after vigorously. Two of these report Standardization He felt that, if he wanted to pay the price, he was entitled to the goods. So he was, but there is another point of view. In this case the cus- tomer was a man of reason and finally saw that he would be getting more for his money both in intrinsic value and in sentimental and artistic value by taking the stock doors. He was also made to realize that the selling value of his house would not be increased by the use of doors and other features of his own design. He is now a complete convert to the idea of stock patterns in general and stock doors in particular. After all, the question comes down to the fact that a firm which devotes its attention to the production of a special line will in the end evolve patterns and finishes which represent the highest achievements in these lines. Another manufacturer upon whom the Canada Lumberman re- cently called had secured an order for hardwood doors on the ground floor of a large house and pine doors upstairs, all according to a special design. The pine doors upstairs were chosen, so as to keep the cost down. The customer wanted the special doors because the architect had an idea that he could design a better door than anyone else. For- tunately for the customer, the door manufacturer and the customer called one day on the architect and laid the matter before him. The door manufacturer showed that, for practically the same price he could furnish hardwood doors all over the house. if the customer would accept a stock door which gave just as good a finish to the house. The cus- tomer was ready enough to see the point and the architect learned a useful lesson. When this question has been reduced to its lowest common fac- tor there is really only one important side to it. The man who has lots of money and takes some peculiar delight in having his house as different as possible from other houses is entitled to get what he wants. If he will pay a high enough price there are plenty of manufacturers who will be pleased to turn out the articles he wants. The man who is looking for full value for his money in both service and appearance and who cannot afford to pay for a sentimental or aesthetic value has no business to think about special designs. He is the man who com- poses ninety-nine per cent. of the consuming public, and of late years he has been educated rapidly to a better understanding of this ques- tion, This fact has rendered possible the development of great manu- CANADA LUMBERMAN facturing institutions turning out millions of doors annually. Simi- larly it has been the important factor in the development of great lum- ber manufacturing concerns. The situation as it exists to-day is a result of the old process of the concentration of effort and the division of labor, making it possible to produce results both in quantity and quality which were not formerly possible. It is a matter of regret with some people that we are standardizing things so greatly and that we are in some danger of becoming stan- Canada’s Lumber The annual report of the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior upon the production and consumption of lumber, lath and shingles in Canada, a summary of which is published elsewhere in this issue contains a number of most interesting facts about the lumbering industry. A noticeable feature is the manner in which the report bears out the general ideas of the course of trade as expressed by lumbermen. Take for instance the matter of the trade in hemlock. During the year 1912 the trade in hemlock experienced such a marked advance in prices that the available supply was quickly reduced to a minimum. It was found that, as a result of the poor demand which had existed for hemlock before 1912, the output in the woods during the winter of 1911-12 had been considerably reduced. This is re- flected in the report of the department which shows that the produc- tion of hemlock fell off by 30 per cent. and formed less than one-tenth of the total. Coincident with the decrease in the cut of hemlock, the Timber Land ‘Taxatio By W. 1. ; In these later days when the word conservation has assumed s@ch an unwonted importance, the subject for which it stands, the more careful and economical use of our natural wealth, threatens to dissolve cabinets and depose cabinet ministers, we, who are the more closely associated with the actual carrying out of some of their far-fetched and often impractical ideas, should know from experience and observa- tion what tends more to accomplish the object aimed at. In British Columbia I feel certain we have a state of affairs that will prove to be the killing of the goose that lays the golden egg, and I must say she has been a most prolific layer during the last few years; yet it is deriving revenue at the wrong end of the deal, as a very large percentage of the lands held on special license cannot stand $140 per year tax. The result will be the holder will have to take off what is marketable as quickly as possible to recover what he has invested in the property up to the present time, which will leave the balance a prey to fire, and thus a large amount of what later on would be mar- ketable will be destroyed. We only have to visit the older provinces of Canada and states of the United States to see the ruthless destruc- tion that took place even when the taxation was very small compared to what we have to pay in British Columbia. The desire to realize made them take out what was marketable often at an actual loss in the operation on account of over production. To-day these lands are in many cases practically a desert. No second growth of any practical value, as the cutting over of large areas in one season when a fire once gained a foothold the destruction wrought is much greater, and the dis- tance of seed trees prevents natural reforestation. What a source of wealth this timber would be if standing at the present time, which had absolutely no value at the time the operations were carried on. Many of these areas that escaped the destruction by fire were logged over as much as four times, and more money was made during the last operation than on any of the previous ones. In the early stages of the lumber industry in the East operations were carried on if not at an actual loss with only a small margin of profit, and consequently a very small royalty to the government. This will always be the ten- dency in a new country. The timber is the most accessible natural resource of any new and timbered country, and can be taken out and marketed in the initial stages of the development of the country with a primitive equipment, the operator selecting the best of the material and the most accessible areas, and is satisfied with small profits as it is generally an adjunct to some other business. The tendency is always for the production to follow up and almost invariably to exceed the demand until the awakening suddenly comes, and it is true that the supposedly inexhaustible supply is rapidly nearing the end. The pity of it all is that the margin of profit is so small and so much of AND WOODWORKER 31 dardized ourselves in our tastes and opinions. We may bury the re- gret however, when we remember that this process means a reduced cost of living and a better chance for most of us to approach our ideal standard of comfort. It is a long cry lumber as opposed to inch and a half and two-inch, to a consideration of the ideal standard of comfort, but the connection is close and the subject deserves more attention at conventions and business gather- ings of lumbermen than it has been given in the past. from a discussion of one-inch Production in 1912 price is reported to have advanced by 80 cents per thousand feet. In Ontario the advance in the price of hemlock during 1912 was consider- ably greater than this. Another interesting and significant feature of the report is the relative position of the various provinces in regard to their total lum- ber production. Practically no alteration in the relative standing of the different provinces occurred, British Columbia, as the two leaders, became much more interesting. Their totals are now so nearly the same that there is every reason to expect that during the present year the production of British Colum- bia will surpass that of Ontario. Every province in Canada showed a decrease in the total cut of lumber as compared with the cut in 1911, with the single exception of Saskatchewan. An interesting detailed report and statistical tables will be found elsewhere in this issue. but the positions of Ontario and n in British Columbia Patterson the timber on the area cut over is wasted on which the government gets no royalty and the operator gets no returns. This has taken place to an alarming extent in sections where the ground rent was merely nominal, and where generally speaking the lands were better timbered on an average than we have in this country, so what can we expect in British Columbia when the ground rent is 22 cents per acre, and the regulations regarding staking were such that a large percent- age of the Tand staked must necessarily be useless as timber land. The only thing that can possibly happen is a frantic attempt to realize what has been put in on the poorer claims as soon as possible and abandon them. This will always tend to keep the manufacture of lumber in a chronic state of over production with consequently small profits and small royalties to the government. Permanency and Stability Required In a country with physical features such as British Columbia where the logged over lands are so often worthless as farming or agrti- cultural lands, the aim should be to conserve as much as possible es existing crop, which cannot be done with an excessive ground rent. On the other hand unless large lumber manufacturing concerns are allowed to have arrangements “made for a sufficient amount of timber for a number of years in advance, they will not make the investment in manufacturing plants necessary to economically manufacture the raw material into the variety of forms which is necessary to make the most of it; still the matter cannot be solved by the Government hold- ing the land unless they also operate the mills; an illustration of this is ‘plainly seen in Germany, where the lumber mills are of the most primitive nature, and most expensive in operation. No manufacturer will put in a large plant investment when the supply of raw material is so uncertain, and is doled out by the Government as they see fit a few months in advance of the actual requirement of the operator, and in a very uncertain manner and at a very uncertain price. In a new country this system cannot be carried out. Another very important feature from the Government standpoint in the early stages of the development of a country, the disposing of timber lands in fee simple or by lease or license, is one of the most available means of securing a revenue. Thus it is one of the most available sources of immediate revenue, both for the Government and for the operator, and it would seem that all that can be obtained is to reduce the inevitable waste and destruction to the fe Sage possible minimum. There is no question but that by the rental of 22 cents per acre, as we have it in British Columbia, regardless of the nature of the concession held by the in- dividual paying this tax (being as much on an acre containing 10,000 feet as on an acre containing 100,000 feet), can only produce one result, and that is, get what you have i in it out of the poorer holdings at the 3? earliest possible moment and abandon them. It would seem only reasonable that there should be a readjustment at no very late date, and that timber lands should be taxed in a rational manner, which would be in proportion to the value. Twenty-two cents per acre as a ground rent fee is excessive, and I feel confident that the Govern- ment of British Columbia will realize this at no very late date, but as in all new countries it is just possible that they may not awaken to the fact until it is too late to save a vast amount of material which in a few years will be a source of wealth both to the Government and to the operator. This I feel is a matter of the utmost importance in the Province of British Columbia. There is no reason why the Government of this province mighf not be receiving a reasonable revenue to assist in the development at a time when revenue was very difficult to secure and where every dolar judiciously spent produces such great results. Should the timber holders in the province decide, as they must do, to abandon a very large percentage of the timber lands which are now being held under special license on account of the value not being there to justify the expending of 22 cents per acre per year ground rent, the Government will lose the revenue from these lands for years to come, and, although they will have the land, still a moderate revenue from them to help in the development at the present time might be of in- calculable benefit to the province before the time arrives when these abandoned lands will again be in demand. During the wholesale staking of timber lands in the years 1906 and 1907, very much that is practically worthless was staked, from which the Government has been receiving a revenue while the parties have been holding them as a speculation in the hope of making a sale at a small profit. Many have already done so, and the day has arrived when the matter of the $140 per year is getting of such serious import- ance that the prosaic cruiser and surveyor must be sent out and re- port conditions as they really are, and the revelation in store will cer- tainly surprise all parties concerned, looked at from the Government standpoint. Naturally the timber owner will select the best, and those licenses he will discard will be on the outskirts of the valleys. Once the valleys are logged off, the discarded lands which the Govern- ment owns on the mountain slopes being left by the operator will al- most invariably be destroyed by fire, or if they escape the fire the cost of operation will be prohibitive once the improvements in the first operations are abandoned. Public Sentiment With Regard to the Conservation Question To any one who is familiar with the situation it is quite evident that there is a growing tendency on the part of the public generally, who are not directly interested in timber lands, to clamor for what may prove to be an undue equity in the profits accruing from the deve- lopment and operation of timber lands. This disposition is quite eévi- dent all over the American continent, and while there is no getting away from the fact that up to the present time there may have been abuses and the operators have in some cases received an undue profit from the natural resources of this continent, still even in the most glaring instances these individuals are companies who have taken the initiative and have by their shrewdness and business ability deve- loped markets, introduced economies in the manufacturing and pro- duction of the material which enabled them, while many of their com- petitors failed in the same line of business and under equally favor- able circumstances, to in many cases acquire a very large fortune, thinking to profit by previous experience, there is no doubt sentiment is growing to’ handle these natural resources as public utilities, think- ing that thereby the operators’ profit would accrue to the benefit of the public at large, but this does not always necessarily follow, and par- ticularly in a new country where competition is keen. As_an_illus- tration of this, as referred to before, we have only to go to Germany and witness the extravagant and obsolete methods used there in their sawmills, which so far as I can see, is entirely owing to the fact that they have no assured supply of timber in advance to warrant them putting in sufficiently large and economical plants to operate cheaply, and I was convinced of this fact while in that country, that well equip- ped and managed sawmill with timber limits to warrant them laying plans for many years operations in advance would certainly be able to pay the Government a very fine royalty, probably more than they are getting out of it at the present time, and still the operator would make a magnificent fortune, and I think there is no other one thing where the legislators of the Dominion of Canada, and particularly of British C ‘olumbia, will require to exercise more caution and good judg- ment than in the regulations, restrictions, and taxations of | its timber land. There is no operator but kat must admit that the Government I believe-there is nothing that would tend more to make the lumber business more profitable to all parties concerned, the Government in- cluded, than a reasonable taxation based on the actual value of the holdings ; reasonable restrictions on the operation and cutting of tim- ber land; insisting upon the least possible waste, always bearing in larch to practically nothing, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER mind the conditions of the market, and deriving its revenue from in- creased royalties on the increasing value of the stumpage, and the Government and operator working together in devising the best pos- sible ways and means of conserving the areas of virgin timber, utiliz- ing as much as possible precautions “to prevent undue: waste or destruc- tion of this, our most valuable provincial asset. I do not believe it possible for a Government to anticipate conditions for many years ahead in British Columbia, to fix either rentals or royalties at the present time for any long period of years would not be advisable. 1 feel confident the special license tax of 22c per acre is not wise from the Government point of view at the present time except the tax should be regulated in proportion to the value of the area held; and I am also convinced that the wise method for the Government to employ in securing revenue from its timber areas should be more by increasing royalty on the material cut, and also having different royalties on the different qualities of the material cut; for instance, there should be a royalty for the different kinds of timber, one for hemlock and larch, another for fir, and yet another for cedar. This might entail a little extra work on the part of the Department, but they would be amply repaid as it is certainly not reasonable to imagine that a person will log hemlock, for instance, with the same stumpage tax as the fir on the same area when the price he receives for his manufactured product allows him so much larger a margin of profit on the one material than the other; also I think the royalties should be in proportion to the grades of the different materials. This would have the effect of induc- ing the operator to log off the poorer grades of material, as the less amount of royalty would afford him a larger amount of profit on these lower grades. : A Wise Method of Taxation As an illustration of the advisability of this method, take the cedar. The higher grades of cedar are our most valuable timber, and the lower grades are the most worthless. The towage is the same, the cost of logging is greater, cost of milling as great if not greater, as far as the process is carried through, yet the material from the higher grades will bring in the rough from $24 to $40; from the lower, $12 to $18. Thus it is evident that the system of blanket royalties as is in force at the present time is not a wise one, and tends to wasteful methods in carrying on logging operations. The same holds good as to the different kinds of lumber on an acre. So long as the supply of the, raw material is plentiful, the consumer will insist on having the best. Thus we find a sentiment or prejudice created in favor of cer- tain woods for certain purposes. We have the house builders insisting on perfectly clear fir flooring, which when once in place is covered with carpet and never seen except at house cleaning time. The operator cannot afford to log off the grades and kinds not salable. I do not think the operators in the lumber business endeavor to educate the consumers sufficiently on the question of using lower grades of ma- terial. When we look at_all the facts as they are, they assuredly do not tend to conservation. The consumer of British Columbia lumber is unnecessarily severe in his demands, demanding the best and re- jecting material for defects that really.are not material. The lower grades of timber are not more costly to operate on from the stump to the car or pile, as our logging camps and sawmills are equipped to handle more profitably the larger and better grades of material. The ground rent is just the same on a hemlock claim and the claim that runs largely to low grade timber (and necessarily the stumpage is not as large on these claims) as on the claims of high class timber and large stumpage, and after the material is cut.and moved the Govern- ment insists on the same royalty on the lower grades and cheaper kinds as on the best. There is no use advocating conservation as long as this condition of affairs exists. The Government should assist in this important matter by a more equitable arrangement of taxation and royalties. Offer every inducement to timber-holders to cut as spar-— ingly as possible. I think it would be a wise regualtion to have all logs graded by the Government scalers, and for the..present reduce the royalty or stumpage tax on what are called rough logs, also on hemlock and even. if this necessitated increasing the royalty on.the higher. grades; there is no doubt the waste is disgrace- ful at the present time, still we are the victims of circumstances; and even if regretting the waste, still the question of profit must always dictate to what extent with what material we shall carry on our operations. World’s Largest Refuse Burner The Canadian Western Lumber Company, of Fraser Mills, B.C., probably has the largest refuse burner in the world. This great . burner is 161 feet high. The feature of the burner is the fact that for must participate in the increasing value of stumpage; but personally . a distance of 80 feet, it is surrounded by a water jacket two feet thick. Water is pumped into this jacket at the rate of 1000 gallons per minute by means of a big centrifugal pump. The walls of the burner » extend above the water jacket protected portion for a distance of 50 . feet and this is capped by a thirty-foot spark arrester. . is fifty feet in diameter and is of steel construction. The burner CANADA anadian Lumber The annual report upon production and consumption of lumber, square timber, lath and shingles, prepared by the Forest Branch of the Department of the Interior, ts nearly complete and will shortly be published. The statistics in the report have been compiled from reports received from 2,558 firms operating sawmills in 1912. This is a decrease of 313 mills from the number reporting in 1911. In the majority of cases the mills which did not report were small mills cutting less than 1,000,000 feet board measure, per annum. In the majority of cases the mills which did report in 1912 reported de- creases in their output from 1911. These facts indicate that the de- crease in production shown by the figures below actually took place and is not a result of incomplete returns. The total value of lumber, square timber, lath and shingles pro- duced in Canada in 1912 was $76,540,879, the items being: lumber, 4,- 389,723,000 feet board measure, valued at $69,475,784; square timber, 65,906 tons exported, valued at $1,825,154; shingles, 1,578,343,000, val- ued at $3,175,319, and. lath 899,016,000, valued at $2,064,622. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 33 1912 together with the percent distribution among the provinces and the number of firms reporting in each case. Canada cut in 1912 a total of 4,389,723,000 feet, board measure of lumber valued at $69,475,784. This production is a decrease of 10.7 per cent. from that of 1911. The relative places of the different provinces on the list remained unchanged with a single exception. Alberta replaced Manitoba at seventh place on the list. British Columbia is steadily increasing in importance as a lumber producing province, cutting in 1912, 29.9 per cent. of the total as compared to 27.3 per cent. in 1911. Ontario is decreasing in this respect and contributed only 31.6 per cent. in 1912 as compared with 34.9 per cent. in 1911. Quebec cut 15.4 per cent. of the total for 1912 and the same proportion in 1911. The relative importance of the other provinces was little altered by the figures for 1912. The decrease in the total was produced by decreases in every pro- Production in Decrease in Cut Amounted to 10.17 per cent of the 1911 Total—British Columbia Almost Overtakes Ontario—Average Mill Price 41 Cents Higher vince but Saskatchewan. Ontario cut 19.3 per cent. less lumber in 1912 than in 1911, reducing her production by over 500,000,000 feet. British Columbia reduced her cut by only 2.1 per cent., coming within almost seventy million feet of Ontario’s production. Quebec cut 10.5 Lumber Production Table A gives the quantity, value and average value of the lum- ber sawn in Canada and in each of the provinces in 1911 and 1912, per cent. less lumber in 1912, reducing her production of 1911 by TABLE A Total lumber cut, 1912, by Provinces; Number of mills reporting; Total quantity of lumber cut; Total value; Per cent. of increase; Per cent. distri- bution and average value per M ft. B.M. ‘ ' Per Cent Number 3 Value imcrease Per Cent Average Province Rank of Firms Quantity of milGhia Distribution Value Reporting Lumber Over 1911 of Cut Per M. Ft. B.M. 1911 1912 1911 1912 1911 1912 1912 1911 1912 1911 1912 M. Ft. B.M. M. Ft. B.M. $ $ cts. $ cts. Canada. - 2,871 2,558 4,918,202 4,389,723 69,475,784 10.7 100.0 100.0 15.42 15.83 (OGG) Sans il 1 927 811 1,716,849 1,385,186 26,774,937 19.3 34.9 31.6 17.81 19.33 British Columbia ... 2 2 261 176 1,341,942 1,313,782 17,738,830 Deal 27.3 29.9 14.33 13.50 Omehbege. :. Moar. 3 8 812 842 756,508 677,215 10,693,262 10.5 15.4 15.4 14.18 15.79 New Brunswick 4 4 216 199 467,500 449,738 6,042,533 3.8 9.5 10.2 13.49 13.44 Nova Scotia ... See Se 5 5 417 361 388,114 312,763 4,306,083 19.4 7.9 (fi! 12.97 13.77 Asiaicnewanl so. 2: se. os. 6 6 32 23 134,745 157,255 2,535,611 16.7 Or, 3.6 16.82 16.12 Alberta ... 8 7 51 46 51,084 47,478 WAS 868 se aie 1.0 Leal 15.68 15.71 MEMEO ANS stay hic sees) oes fe 8 103 48 53,745 39,535 545,356 26.4 ileal 0.9 14.32 13.79 Prince Edward Island ... 9 9 52 52 7,715 6,771 93,304 iP? 0.2 0.2 13.26 13.78 : TABLE B Lumber cut, 1912, by species: Quantity cut, total value and average value per M. feet, B.M. with per cent. of increase bution, 4912. over 1911 and per cent. distri- Per Cent. of Increase or Decrease Over 1911 Total Value of Lumber 1912 1912 M. Ft. B.M. $ 4,389,723 69,475,784 1,409,311 20,374,853 911,427 19,119,694 889,861 10,970,943 333,238 4,483,419 156,022 2,804,848 142,294 2,583,882 100,267 1,639,946 78,841 1,073,446 17,827 1,471,332 Misailitnts 1,108,392 53,960 879,675 52,921 937,035 32,949 673,333 31,605 459,945 15,417 238,149 12,386 256,159 7,523 100,032 7,283 217,202 34,229 21,371 12,633 9,884 _Per Cent. Average Distribution Value Per of Total Cut M. Ft. B.M. 1911 1912 1911 1912 $ cts. $ cts. .42 15 .8o 3.65 * 14.46 01 20.98 12.3: Kind of Wood Rank Quantity 1911 1912 1911 M. Ft. B.M. 4,918,202 1,600,054 1,038,542 845,936 476,239 214,624 150,806 98,811 79,717 58,097 94,366 80,393 47,220 34,469 47,007 11,885 14,952 13,542 7,858 1,342 767 ay RF wowce “rR WOSO Total © Syopa hicks) See ere Wihite ‘Pine... Douglas Fir ... wowed or SCOOCC CORP RB RB RFP HE WUWWwWHOON SS 6th pe ab bp be ea ROMO cp or she gee) 18. 16.36 13. 6% 18 :$ 15.1 16.5 i by fe 20. 14.5% ay 20. iI 3 > Pe: a a a) Balsam Fir ... Maple . Me a8 by Saket nil, ot a Tne ct 36 ahi ae Yellow Pine ... Basswood WaGRMENMe Ne. ac god wee awe Beech ... PENT sini, aycbs lise ) tiara es Wri ts. Chestnut ... . Hickory .. Sue ake eee ae [EA Git) Soeur Cherry pinilipy =... 3. Walnut ... Black Gum Willow ... oe iromwood..: ..: MCAMLOTe. ss. le. MASSALZAGYS «2 Forge wn + Less than one tenth of one per cent. * Decrease. i — fod pak WOWMDHOR CORRE HRW wp. row \ or ja co coor wWNwWwwnswHonaGd wwunnwnontco = —) woOnY ee a ss et i et St it owocgd I] © Dwnmt ie be D> He 2 COTW 2 EH DW W Or ~1 9 Ww Ww 4) 2 Ww ww io) “1D Ure BPH SDOAOWENWUAODRHOMUOHUAWONNWON wo Dre OoOOoW WOW wornNwnwnnwnwwre a o He Hb ow iva) Je) or —] o NOWNwWr WOwWrHNHOWWwWWt (oo o o o o 34 almost eighty million feet. This was the only province that reported a decrease from 1910.to 1911. New Brunswick’s production was a reduction of 3.8 per cent. and Nova Scotia cut 194 per cent. less than in 1911. Saskatchewan alone increased her production, cutting 16.7 per cent. more lumber in 1912 than in the previous year. The reduc- tion in Alberta was 7.1 per cent. and in Prince Edward Island 12.2 per cent. Manitoba with 26.4 per cent. shows the greatest percentage reduction of any of the provinces. Mill Price of Lumber Increased The aver on mill price of lumber in Canada in 1912 was $15.83 per thousand feet, board measure. ‘This is an increase of forty-one cents from the average for 1911. The price in Ontario increased by Sino2 fo pl9IS3 pes thousand feet. In British Columbia the price de- creased by $0.83 to $13.50 per thousand feet. Other increases in price are to be noted in Quebec ($1.61), Nova Scotia ($0.80), Alberta $0.03) and Prince Edward Island ($0.52). Other decreases are seen in New Brunswick ($0.05), Saskatchewan ($0.70) and Manitoba ($0.53). Table B gives the relative production of lumber by kinds of wood in 1911 and 1912, together with the percent of increase or de- crease, the total value, the average value and the percentage formed of the total; of each kind of lumber produced in Canada in the two years. A total of twenty-eight kinds of wood were reported as haying been sawn into lumber in 1912. The changes were in the dropping of sassafras from the list of 1911 and the addition of black gum, wil- low and ironwood. Every year a few new kinds of wood are added to the list and a few others removed. ‘These are rare or unimportant species of trees that are cut locally for certain special purposes and do not affect the general lumber pug enesom: Spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, hemlock, cedar, red pine and birch retained their relative positions at the head of the list as in 1910. Spruce formed almost a third of the lumber produced although the cut of this material was 11.9 per cent. less than in 1911. White pine made up over a fifth of the total with a reduction of 12.2 per cent. in the cut. Douglas fir formed over a fifth of the total with an in- creased production of 5.2 per cent. Hemlock formed less than a tenth of the total and its production was 30 per cent. less than in 1911. Other decreases in production are to be noted in the case of cedar (27.3 percent), red pine (5.6 percent), balsam fir (1.1 percent), tam- arack (22.5 percent), yellow pine (32.9 percent), elm, jackpine, ash, poplar, oak, hickory, cherry, walnut and sycamore. Other increases took place in the production of lumber: birch (1.5 percent), maple (34.0 percent), basswood (12.1 percent), beech, chestnut, butternut and tulip. Spruce and white pine together formed over half the lumber pro- duced in Canada in 1912. The price of spruce increased by 81 cents and that of white pine by 97 cents. Douglas fir which formed 20.3 percent of the total was reduced in price by $1.61 per thousand feet. Other notable increases were in the value of hemlock ($0.80), cedar ($3.12), red pine ($0.48), balsam fir ($1.46), tamarack ($1.20), yel- low pine ($1.08), elm ($1.18), jack pine, beech, ash, oak, hickory, but- ternut, walnut and sycamore. Other decreases occurred in the price of birch ($0.68), maple ($0.42), basswood ($1.88), poplar, chestnut, cherry and tulip. A brief preliminary reconnaissance of a portion of Western On- tario was made last summer for the Commission of Conservation by Mr. J. H. White of the Faculty of Forestry at Toronto. This ex- amination shows that a very large percentage of Ontario west of Sud- bury and south of the Height-of-Land is absolutely non-agricultural and is valuable only for the production of timber. Fires have done enormous damage, especially during the period of railway construc- tion. However, a great deal of valuable young growth has come in and requires protection in order that it may reach maturity. Some merchantable timber remains in the area back from the railways which has not yet been included in forest reserves or in timber limits. Ultimately the whole territory south of the “Clay Belt,” lying be- tween the Temagami and Nipigon reserves, should be included in per- manent forest reserves and protected and administered under forestry principles according to the report presented. This section will un- questionably prove a source of large revenue to the province in the future. The Canadian Government has received definite and official assur- ance from Washington that in the tariff legislation now pending be- fore Congress there will be no discrimination against Canada in regard to pulp duties. The Government has held the opinion all along that this would be the case and had received unofficial assurances to the same effect. In order to determine the question finally, however, the matter was referred to the United States officials whose duty it would be to interpret the new enactment and their statement is that no discrimination would result. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Allowing for Center Rot in Logs In scaling logs there are a great many different ways of allowing for uniform center or circular cot. For example: 1. Subtract from the actual diameter the diameter of the rotten ~ core and assume the remainder to be the true diameter for scaling. 2. Subtract from the full scale of the log the scale for the rotten core and assume the remainder to be the true scale. 3. Add 3 inches to the diameter of the defect, square the sum sone deduct the result from the full scale of the log. 4. “For uniform defect or 3 inches or less in diameter deduct 10 feet b. m. in logs up to 16 feet in length. Tor defect 4 to 6 inches in diameter add 3 inches to actual diameter of rot, and deduct from: full” scale of the log an amount equal to the contents of a log of resultant ~ diameter. meter of rot and deduct an amount equal to the contents of a log of the resultant diameter from full scale of log.” (Forest Service's method. ) 5. Another method is to note the length of log and the longest dia- meter of the defect, and determine the loss from a cull table. The defect is measured at the large end if it runs through the log or appears only at the large end; otherwise, at the small end. A table of this kind was prepared by H. D. Tiemann for all center defects in logs such as holes, cup-shake, and rot, which are 4 inches or more from the bark, and is as follows: Cull Table. Loss in board feet from holes near the center of logs. Length of log in feet Diam. of hole, 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Inches rs Board feet © -—-—--——-—-—--- 2, 5 6 If 8 9 19 11 Be: 9 11 16 15 17 18 20 21 At 14 17 20 23 26 28 S1ee SS 5 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 Ox 28 33 39 44 50 55 60 65 ams 36 43 50 57 65 Tijd 78 85 8. 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108 Bin 56 67 78 89 .. 100’. 112 S22 Raetss 10 67 81 93. 107. 120! 0) 1335 aA een it 80 96. 112 128 1445 160; s3a7oneo2 ID. 94-. 113: 132 151. 170) shSSie2G@ yaaa 25 ote 109 131.153 175-- 197.) -2iS e240eeeion ta, 124 150 ° 175. 200°. 225) 2503 275meeeue 15 142 171 218:: 226-. 255 Zam essen! ‘ihe aide variation in the results of these different methods can best be shown by taking a specified case. For example, assume a 12- foot log, 20 inches in diameter with a rotten core 6 inches in diameter. The allowances according to the several methods, using the Champlain rule whieh is one of the most accurate, are as follows: No. Loss in board feet Per cent. of total AE oe Pee ig SRT: Sa ee ae ee Ee 52.8 Dis, 17 F3 3h 81 35 i de, 42 18.1 5 33 14.2 Tiere is ; aneeat evidence that the use of a carefully contructed cull table such as given above is much more nearly accurate than any rule-of-thumb method. In the use of such a table it must be remem- bered that it makes an appreciable difference in the amount of loss actually sustained whether the defect is a hole or a rotten core. In sawing a hollow log the cavity must be left completely boxed-in to | hold against the carriage dogs and prevent the saw breaking into the hole. In the other case the: rotten core prevents the shell from col- lapsing so that it is possible to saw closer to the defect, thereby re- ducing the loss.—S. J. R. in Hardwood Record. Detroit Lumbermen Form a Club The hardwood lumbermen of Detroit, Mich., have decided to form a club to be known as “The Detroit Hardwood Club.” The object of the organization will be to permit closer relations between the members of the trade in the conduct of their business and between the members of the club and the Detroit hardwood lumber consumers. A credit bureau will be established for the benefit of members of the club and a number of other similar projects are under consideration. British Columbia lumbermen were to have appointed a delega- tion to wait upon the Minister of Lands recently and discuss the royalty question, with a view to arriving at a satisfactory basis for fixing the rates definitely and permanently. Unfortunately the lum- bermen’s associations of the coast and mountain districts which held a meeting to appoint a delegation, did not bring together a quorum of members and the matter had to be temporarily postponed. lor defect 7 to 12 inches in diameter-add 4 inches to dia- + a o CANADA New Brunswick’s License Charges Saw Mill Bonus $20 to $100 per square mile—Pulp and Paper $30 to $130 on Graduated Scale—Stumpage Due - The New Brunswick Government has passed an order-in-council fixing the bonuses to be paid by timber limit licenses under the new Crown Timber Lands Act and have determined upon the new scale of stumpage. The new scale of stumpage fees, which becomes effec- tive on August 1st, was announced in an interview by Hon. Mr. Flem- ming. There will also be new regulations governing the licenses, but their provisions have yet to be compiled by the Minister, and there- fore no announcement can yet be made regarding them. The com- plete statistical portion of the Premier’s important announcement is printed in convenient form herewith. “T believe the new provisions and changes which we have made will commend themselves to all interested as equitable and just to the licensees and at the same time protecting the public interest. I am not in a position to say as yet just what the financial returns to the province from the bonuses on the new licenses will amount to, but if all took saw mill licenses, and all license holders came in under the new licenses and the provisions of the new bill, the bonuses would produce probably between $750,000 and $800,000. But only a portion of that amount would be paid at present, of course. The New Stumpage Rates “The new stumpage rates are not as large as the rates charged by owners of private timber limits in this province and elsewhere. There is a small increase in the rates on spruce, pine and cedar which make up a very large percentage of the whole cut. The quantity of hardwood and hemlock cut on the Crown lands is decidedly small. I do not look for larger receipts to swell the territorial revenue of the province from our new stumpage rates. The extension of the tenure of leases means that there will be more careful cutting and the lands will benefit therefrom. If the cut continues as large as for some years past there will be a considerable increase in the amount of stumpage collected, but everything points to a shrinkage, which I do not hold will be a disadvantage, as I believe we have been cutting beyond the annual growth.” The following statement shows receipts from sales of applications for timber licenses from the year 1893 to 1912, both inclusive: Sq. Miles Amount Year Sq. Miles Amount (898K 4 5,714% $89,830.00 1903... .. 145 7,703.85 [204s w: 48214 6122753) 1904. >... 25% 675.75 1895 . 652 kS,600-25) 1905"... 81% 1,630.00 IS9Gieae.s.. 28914 Bel O75 L906 2. St. 47 1,559.00 2 7 ae 4971 OGRE A2y Vt9O7 0. hs 59 2,386.50 Stok. Le Sa 418% 8 002.27, 1908.... .. 67 5,448.00 1 o)°) 5 eae 1,528 Glolzighss) LOCO. uo). 58Y% 1,618.50 1SOONR SS 219% 2905050: 1910 2... 2. 112% 4238.75 19M hoa: 489 saiosoe: LOLs 2t 51% 2,176.00 1904S te... PAN TNO2 OM 19IZ 85 .. 75% 3,145.00 L225 $246,460.57 Average price per mile for 20 years, $21.95. The upset price was increased in 1903 from $8 to $20 per mile. (Taking effect in 1904.) The New Crown Timber Lands Regulations There are 10,057 square miles of Crown Timber Land under license in New Brunswick at the present time and it has been classified under the new Crown Timber Lands Act approximately as follows: GiasswA, 6... : 6,000 square miles Gipes > ... ... 3,000 square miles igen ... ... 1,000 square miles igess |. 2... The balance. The bonus for saw mill licenses has been fixed and approved as follows: re hs is...) gan. ca -.+ S100 per Square mile - 2 75 per square mile oS Oe re 50 per square mile oS) 20 per square mile These licenses are for a period of 20 years and are renewable for a further period of 10 years. The bonuses for pulp and paper mill licenses have been fixed and approved as follows: (2) 2) 0. ee . ... ... $130 per square mile BS SD ees tine ty.) os «) fk s 100 per square mile (CLA Cat ae ee re 65 per square mile (2 S10 Ae eae 30 per square mile These licenses are for a period of 30 years and are renewable for a further period of 20 years. The payment of the bonuses does not affect the payment of the LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 35 present mileage charges at $8 per square mile per annum and the ‘stumpage rates. Under the provisions of the Crown Timber Lands Act the bonuses are payable as follows, Saw Mill Licenses—50 per cent. on August Ist, 1913; 50 per cent. on August lst, 1923. Pulp and Paper Mill Licenses— 33 1-3 per cent. on August Ist, 1913; 33 1-3 per cent. on August Ist, 1923; 33 1-3 per cent. on August Ist, 1933. The new scale of stumpage dues per thousand feet effective on August Ist, follows: New Old SpLrice, pine atid) cedat wanes) 6.0 ss) $1.50 $1.25 Eiatrdsvoodmeneh Seiauet. olsen es. donee il. a5 1225 .80 Fil eraii) Varela tee re ee oy > ee 1.00 .40 ii ke a, eae ee roe ee 1.20 .80 Ieatlevay Viiess (each oa ap ih sr. Glen, 6s te .05 .02% Mr. W. A. Charlton in British Columbia W. A. Charlton, M.P., of Toronto, recently visited British Colum- bit, where he has a number of important timber interests. Mr. Charl- ton is one of a syndicate, including among others Senator Cox, of To- ronto, and E. L. Kinman, of Vancouver, having limits comprising 91 square miles adjacent to Port MacNeil at the northeast end of Van- couver Island, which are estimated to contain approximately two bil- lion feet of hemlock, spruce and cedar. Mr. Charlton reports that no plans have yet been decided upon for the development of this pro- perty. The limits, however, are being cruised with a view to future development. Mr. Charlton spoke optimistically of the benefit which would be expected from the opening of the Panama Canal. The British Columbia lumber industry would feel the advantage of this route greatly. Canal Opening Will Have Wide Effect Mr. R. R. Hall Ex-M.P. of West Peterborough, Ont., recently visited British Columbia. Mr. Hall has extensive lumber interests in that province, being president of the Big Bend Lumber Company, with limits on the Columbia River and Arrow Lakes. Mr. Hall has also invested in several other lumber enterprises in British Columbia. Speaking of market conditions, in an interview, Mr. Hall said that it was a mistake to imagine that the people of Western Canada were the only Canadians interested in the completion of the Panama Canal. It would confer a great benefit on eastern manufacturers and all busi- ness men who have interests in the West. All-water competition was certain to lower transcontinental freight rates and many products of the east and west would be interchanged by the canal. The opening of the canal would be of special benefit to the lumbering industry of British Columbia. Good Opportunities in New Zealand A bulletin just issued by the Canadian Trade and Commerce De- partment contains some news of interest to lumbermen. A report from the Canadian trade commissioner in New Zealand states that Oregon pine is arriving frony Puget Sound in large quantities. This business, said the report, should be secured by Canada instead of the United States, as it is growing larger every year, but apparently there are no efficient means of transportation. A new trade office has just been opened up in Holland from whence is reported a splendid demand for British Columbia pine and spruce for shipping purposes. On account of a new steamship service which has just been inaugur- ated by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company between Holland, southern Germany and Canada and the United States, and which will go through the Panama Canal, this trade is expected to reach very large proportions. The Poet of the Woods Next to the starting on a vacation yourself—getting away from town and out into the cool woods—the best thing is to read Douglas Malloch’s new poems, “The Woods.” Gifford Pinchot took time to write a letter to Mr. Malloch the other day saying, “you have a way of putting what you know and feel about the woods that gives the keenest pleasure.” These are ringing, swinging, splendid songs— such as the lumberman loves. “The Woods” is as good as a ticket to the Canadian lakes. Its poems are as fragrant as balsam, musical as a wood thrush, as full of strength and health as the woodsman who wrote them. “The Woods” is published by the Geo. H. Doran Com- pany, New York, the price being one dollar net. A fire which broke out in the lumber yard of the Canada Creo- soting Company at Trenton, Ont., on July 28th, destroyed 365,000 feet of lumber, chiefly Norway and yellow pine. Fortunately the company were able to save the majority of their stock, which amount- ed to about 2 million feet. The plant was not damaged, 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Results of Nine Log Scales Compared Diagrams and Curves Illustrating Contents Found in Logs by Different Rules Used in Measuring Eastern Timber By A. H. D. Ross There are many reasons for believing that the relative merits of the different log rules in use for the scaling of saw timber will never be settled to the satisfaction of both buyer and seller. In this article, however, the purpose is not so much to set forth the reasons for this as to compare the figures given by nine of these rules for the scaling of eastern timber, and to offer some comments upon each of them. For the sake of comparison, we will take the case of sixteen-foot logs ranging from five to thirty inches in diameter and arrange the figures in tabular form, in descending order of magnitude. This ar- rangement will indicate the relative position of each log rule with re- spect to the others and greatly facilitate the work of plotting curves which graphically show the relationships existing between the dif- ferent rules. Sixteen-Foot Logs ae gs m 2 Do ao 3 © o| = i) ® is EG ae Meee cE, Lo Ee aes ©) ea} Ft. b.m. Ft. b.m. Ft. b.m. Ft. b.m. Ft.b.m Ft. b.m. Ft. b.m. Ft. b.m. 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International “ In this rule the average major crook is restricted to one inch in eight feet, which includes all but very rough logs. The allowance for taper is assumed to be one and one-half inches in twelve feet, which is quite sufficient for the logs as they come in modern logging opera- tions. The allowance for saw kerf is one-eighth of an inch, and an extra allowance of one-sixteenth of an inch is added for shrinkage and uneven sawing, thus making a total of three-sixteenths of an inch, and consequently reducing the volume of the boards sawn out to six- teen-nineteenths that of the solid contents after making allowance for slabing and edging. For twelve-foot logs this works out to 16 1 22 —— Of —-Of — y= 060): onee7 1s 19 4 7 for each four foot section. For slabing and edging an allowance of 2.12 D is made for each twelve foot log, or .71 D for each four foot section and all boards measuring less than 3 inches in width are re- iected. Thus the formula applied to each four foot section becomes; Board measure = .22 D’* — .71 D, where D is the diameter in inches of each four foot section. On this basis the scaling score is built up for logs ranging from eight to twenty feet in length (those over twenty feet being measured as two or more logs) and from three to sixty inches in diameter. Finallv the figures obtained are rounded off to the nearest 5 or O because the error introduced in this way is abso- T Ae 2 / , / / . / ‘ , Mes : ie AVY 3 ee pate || Bye WINVERINATIONAL aro Measure FoR 16 Foor LOoGs lutely negligible where a considerable number of logs is measured and the work of computation is enormously facilitated. A mill test on 402 white and red pine logs ranging from six to thirty-three inches in diameter showed that with a band saw cutting a kerf of one-eighth of an inch the theoretical scale was four-tenths of one per cent. below the actual cut. As it proved equally satisfactory for both large and small logs this appears to be pretty good evidence of the accuracy of the rule. Champlain In this rule the saw kerf is assumed to be one-quarter of an inch — — of the volume of wood inside the bark in 1+4 5 which gives us 4 1 22 1 22 the un-edged boards. Since — of — of — D* reduces to — of — D*, 5 4+ 7 5 7 and an allowance of an inch board from the centre of the log is made for slabbing and edging the formula for twelve-foot logs therefore 22 reduces to Board measure = — of ie D’— D. The great defect of the 5 rule is that it allows for neither taper nor crook. For first-class logs the mill tally corresponds closely with the theoretical scale, but for rougher logs it has been found that the formula 1/5 of 22/7 D° — 2D corresponds more closely with the actual cut. This last formula is the one on which the Universal log scale is built up. Maine This rule is based on diagrams for logs whose diameters range from six to forty-eight inches at the small end. For each log the in- - scribed square was first determined and outside that all boards six CANADA inches or more in width were added—the saw kerf allowance being one-quarter of an inch, When properly applied it is a very satisfactory rule for short logs. Its scale runs higher than the Scribner but for eastern conditions it is probably as satisfactory a rule as there is. From the figures given for twelve foot logs we may derive the form- ula B.M. = .6283 [ (D — 1.1)"— 2], which allows for a quarter inch saw kerf and a slabbing and edging waste of 80 per cent. of the bark surface, which is sufficient for logs whose average crook does not exceed 1.6 inches in twelve feet. New Brunswick This rule is really a combination of the Vermont rule from 11 to 18 inches and the Maine rule from 19 to 24 inches, with subsequent extensions to include logs up to thirty inches and down to six inches. A study of the curve for this rule brings out some interesting rela- tions between the International, Champlain and Scribner rules. . Bangor This rule is based on diagrams which were checked by compari- son with the sawyer’s tallies, and is used in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Its average allowance for slabbing and edging is quite satisfactory and the variations are not excessive at any point, thus making it a very satisfactory rule for saws cutting a quarter inch kerf. Click This rule is of a more or less empiric nature and reads “From the square of the diameter deduct 2!%4 diameters, multiply the remainder by half the length of the log and cut off the right hand figure,” which is better expressed by means of the formula B.M. = (D* — 2% D) x L/20, which for 20-foot logs gives us the exceedingly simple formula of D* — 2% D. Quebec This is supposed to be a diagram rule but its great similarity to the Scribner rule suggests that the compiler did not rely entirely upon the results of his drawings. From the figures for twelve-foot log lengths we may derive the formula B.M. = .6283 [ (D — 1.7)’ — 4], which allows for a quarter inch kerf and a slabbing and edging waste of 110 per cent. of the bark surface. On the whole the rule gives a more satisfactory allowance for surface waste than the Scribner. Scribner This well-known rule is based on diagrams and is one of the oldest log scales now in general use. It is the official log scale of the United States Forest Service and is used in nearly every state and province on the continent. For logs 28 inches in diameter its figures coincide with those of the Doyle rule but for logs exceeding twenty-eight inches it runs lower than the Doyle. Its great defect is that it does not make any provision for the taper of the logs and it is a good example of the virtues and defects of a diagram rule where the results are not checked by mathematical computations or the sawing out of care- fully measured logs. From the scale given for 12-foot logs we may construct the formula B.M. = .6283 [ (D — 1.8)*— 4], which allows for a quarter inch saw kerf and a slabbing and edging waste of 115 per cent. of the bark surface. For logs less than twenty inches in diameter (except very small logs) this edging allowance is too high; at 20, 26 and 28 inches it is about right; but at 34 inches the log is allowed 1.55 inches under the bark for surface waste which is alto- _ gether too high. With three-sixteenths or one-eighth inch kerfs it underscales the smaller logs. It is well to remember, however, that whilst it wanders from the correct scale at many points its values are excellent for saws cutting three-eighths or quarter inch kerfs. Doyle In this rule four inches are allowed for slabbing. As an allow- ance for sawdust waste and edging it is then assumed that one- quarter of the squared log is lost, thus leaving three-quarters of it in the edged boards. For twelve-foot logs the board measure would therefore be 3/4 of (D — 4)’, and for logs L feet in length (D — 4)’ x 3/4 x L/12, which may-be written (D — 4)* x L/16 and can there- D—4 )? fore be reduced to the form x L. This corresponds with : 4 the rule “Deduct four inches for slab, square a quarter of the re- mainder and multiply the result by the length of a log.” If a log is sixteen ay long then its board measure is expressed by means of the pe AE Sy 2 formule — uy use the Doyle rule. The fundamental defect of this absurd rule is that it is based upon the assumption that the slabbing and edging waste of small logs bears the same ratio to the volume of wood inside the bark as it does in the case of large logs, whereas it bears a much higher ratio. This is due to the well-known mathematical law that the surface of a cylinder increases directly as its diameter increases whereas its x 16, or (D — 4)’, a formula familiar to all who LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 volume increases as the square of the diameter, and the consequence is that for small logs the actual cuts enormously over-run the Doyle scale. The Human Element in Manufacturing No manufacturing industry in Canada is more subject to the diffi- culties arising out of the rapid accumulation of the scrap pile, than the planing mill business. Practically every order that is put through involves the creation of something in the way of scraps which some- times are made into fuel and sometimes are saved to be worked up into chance orders that might arrive from time to time. Upon the successful working of scraps into something for which there is a de- mand, depends to a large extent upon the profitable management of many planing mills. The problem, however, is not solely one of find- ing an order for an article which can be made out of scraps. Ii this were all the problem, it would scarcely be a problem at all. Unfor- tunately the human element enters into the situation and complicates it greatly. To explain what we mean a recent occurrence may be mentioned. A certain planing mill man who was always on the look out for orders which would help him reduce the scrap pile, landed one which meant the working off of a great many of small pieces of stock which had been accumulating for a long time. Several thousand pieces were wanted, about one-half inch square and six or seven inches long. Naturally he took the order to the band sawyer, telling him what was wanted and instructing him to use up the scrap pile. The band saw- yer had not as much to do as usual and so the thing looked promising. He was told to work on the order whenever he had a little spare time. Then the superintendent went about other business. In the course of time the superintendent went out to the yard and to his surprise found the band sawyer there getting some stock. He asked the sawyer what he wanted it for and was told that it was to use in getting out the order for the small pieces. Then the super- intendent was angry and told the band sawyer that he was to use up the scraps, but the reply was that the sawyer did not want to go down on his hands and knees and hunt through the scrap pile for his stock. The superintendent took the job away from the band sawyer and gave it to another man, telling him he was to get the stock from the scrap pile only. ; Every employer of labor will appreciate the position in which the superintendent found himself on this occasion. He had been study- ing carefully how to prevent loss from scraps and had found one way which promised good results, but had he not been lucky enough to find that the band sawyer was not to be depended upon to promote the firm’s interests rather than his own, the result would have been a loss on the new order and the scrap pile unreduced. The Temperment of the Workman The human element in connection with the output of a planing mill or any other manufacturing industry unfortunately requires just as careful attention as the mechanical equipment. In fact in most cases it requires more. Workmen have given their attention so keenly to the formation of unions to protect their own interests that they have in many cases gone to the other extreme and lost their old time appreciation of the interest of their employers. This is the general aspect of the trouble. The individual aspect is sometimes even more troublesome, as it was in this case. This particular employee was of a cranky disposition. He was one of those stubbon ill-natured men. who look at their employment from the wrong point of view, con- sidering that they are doing a favor to the man who employs them, by selling their labor to him and that if it does not suit them to do things in the way that the superintendent thinks best, they have a right to do it some other way. This spirit of selfishness or laziness, or conceit, whichever one pleases to call it, is a continual source of trouble to the man who is responsible for the output of a plant. It is difficult enough in these days of keen competition, to secure business and to give satisfaction to customers. And there are times in practi- cally every plant when the employees seem to be at sixes and sevens with their superintendents. Nothing will disorganize a business more seriously or more quickly. The work of the foreman is of course to watch for these troubles and nip them before they develop, but the keenest foreman sometimes finds himself in trouble. From the logging operations of a lumber manufacturer to the delivery of the finished stock from a planing mill or woodworking factory, the whole process of manufacturing lumber and wood pro- ducts has to face this trouble. In the woods operations today it is perhaps more serious than anywhere else, when compared with the results secured in the earlier days. Labor in the woods today is greatly inferior to the labor of a few decades ago. At the same time it is far more particular about its treatment and less considerate of the interests of its employers. It has become essential to success to- day that one should make as close a study of the capabilities and tem- peraments of employees as of the capacities of machines or the re- quirements of the market. 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Standard or Special Sizes of Lumber? Should Stocks be Cut so as to get the Most High Grade Out of Them, or so as to get the Most of Lumber that is Easiest to Sell? A sawmill man who has made a good reputation for the produc- tion of quartered oak lumber has come to a conclusion which will be used in operating his plant hereafter, says the Hardwood Record. It is to cut as few sizes of lumber as possible. As a matter of fact he intends to confine the manufacture of oak to inch stock, except for special purposes. That is to say, if he has been shipping steadily to a particular customer 6/4 stock, he will continue to manufacture it for that trade; but will not cut and pile it, in the regular course of busi- ness, without having a definite outlet for it. “T have found by experience,’ he said recently, “that while I have been cutting a lot of lumber, and have been producing no more than the average number of thicknesses, I have tended to aecumulate a lot of odds and ends which I had little opportunity to move. For example, in making up a stock-sheet recently I found that I had half a million feet of plain oak, yet it was so badly split up, according to thicknesses as well as grades and lengths, that I had only a few car- loads of any one item ready to ship. I found on analysis of the pro- position that I have been tying up a lot of money by cutting a variety of sizes, since I scatter my efforts over too wide a field. Consequently I have determined tq make but one kind of lumber hereafter, so that I can clean up my stocks with less difficulty than when the mill is cutting random thicknesses, without any definite policy on this score.” An Old Question The question of running a mill steadily on inch lumber, for ex- ample, against a variety of thicknesses, is an old one, and much has been said on the subject. At the same time, the fact that millmen are arriving at conclusions such as that referred to, after having been hammering away at the proposition for a good many years, seems to indicate that there is still a marked lack of uniformity as to the best plan. There are some well-qualified mill operators who assert that the only safe rule to follow is to produce whatever thickness is re- quired in order to get the best results out of the log, whether this be Y%-inch or 3-inch stock. Their point is that the quality of the lumber should not be sacrificed to a policy of the concern as to the thickness it wants to handle, and that more will be lost in the mill in endeavoring to meet this arbitrary standard as to thickness, than will be gained at the other end of the operation by convenience in handling. As a matter of fact, it depends largely upon the site of the mill which is under consideration. A big plant cutting several hundred thousand feet daily, can accumulate enough lumber of all grades and sizes, probably, to make it worth while to produce lumber as the character of the log suggests; in other words, to get all out of the log there is in it, no matter whether this requires cutting one thick- ness or half a dozen. The yard which is carrying millions of feet of all descriptions is big enough to absorb a well-distributed cut with- out difficulty. On the other hand, it is not unusual to find an extremely large mill cutting only one dimension as to thickness, and usually that is inch. The obvious reason is that the operator wants to move his stock quickly, and believes that he can make more by rapid handling than by risking’ a tie-up of his capital through the manufacture of sizes which are not in general demand, and which cannot be moved as expeditiously as inch and some other stock. However, it can probably be laid down as a fact that the big mill can cut a variety of sizes to better advantage than can the small plant, and that the latter, unless its opportunities for moving its stock are exceptionally good, will usually find it worth while to confine its attention to a few stand- ard thicknesses. The Advertising Value There is a certain advantage in being known as the producer of one thickness of lumber, just as there is in establishing a reputation as “headquarters” for all dimensions of a certain kind. There is one mill which advertises that it constantly has on hand immense stocks of a certain thickness. There is no doubt that this advertisement has made it likely that when a buyer is in the market for that particular kind of lumber, he will think of the producer whose name is identified with it. As long as productiomw is centered along this line, there is a definite gain in linking up the demand with the mill in this way, although it is conceivable that if it were found advisable to change the policy of the concern and manufacture some other dimension, it might prove difficult to get away from the old reputation as to producing the latter. A consideration which applies to everybody in determining upon the thickness to cut is the time required to market thick stock as com- - care of that feature. pared with inch or thinner. A sawmill man of long experience both in manufacturing and selling recently described an experience of his along this line. “T had an idea that there ought to be a good market for thick red oak,” he said, “ and I had the mill cut several hundred thousand feet of this material. It occurred to me that I could get a high enough price for it to justify the greater exertion which would be required to move it as compared with thinner stock. However, I realized later on that it would require several months longer for this lumber to dry and get in condition for the market than if I had cut inch stock, and when I figured the interest on the investment for that period I learned that I should have to get a pretty stiff price in order to take © By the time. the lumber was ready to ship, I had discovered that buyers didn’t seem to want the particular dimen- sion I had cut, and that while I could sell my inch red oak without difficulty, the demand for 6/4:and 8/4 seemed to have gone to pieces. To make a long story short, the lumber remained in the yard for fourteen months before I was able to sell it—and the price I got for it was by no means a premium figure, and did not remunerate me for the expense of carrying the stock for that length of time. I have de- cided to eut inch for the most part hereafter. Inch Stock a Staple This point is one that is worth taking into account when the proposition is being discussed. In the case of quartered oak, for example, 5/4 and 6/4 stock is worth from $2 to $2.50 a thousand more than inch. The question is, does this increase more than make up for the longer period required for drying purposes, and in considera- tion of the admittedly greater difficulty of marketing? - While it can be retorted that there is much more inch stock being manufactured than any other kind and that there are consumers of the other dimen- sions, especially the extremely thick stock, who are willing to pay good prices for it, the point is that inch is a staple, and can be sold without great difficulty, and that the other sizes are in a way special- ties, and cannot be disposed of at a moment’s notice. The technical sawmill man, who is thinking chiefly of the proposi- tion of making as good lumber as the log will produce, may not be willing to accept the dictum that he is to cut a given dimension with- out regard to the condition of the log on the carriage. He may point out that it is almost criminal to manufacture No. 1 common when by changing the thickness firsts and seconds lumber could be produced. His point is well taken, but the manufacturing of the lumber is but one of the many factors entering into the business, and is not always the controlling one. . And it must be remembered, from a practical standpoint, that it is not always easy to coach sawyers as to the exercise of judgment as to what thickness to cut; and that the production will be kept more nearly up to standard if the man at the saw has but one or two dimensions in mind, and is not trying to figure every minute what thickness should be used to keep the grade of the lumber up to the highest possible point. This may sound like a slip-shod method, but in most cases it is the best one for the sawmill operator to follow. Liverpool Lumber Market Report Smith & Tyrer, Limited, Liverpool, Eng., dealing with the lum- ber trade for the month of June report as follows: Business has again been disturbed by strikes in various industries and the movement of stocks has been adversely affected. Values for most descriptions of wood are easier. Pitchpine—Hewn timber has come forward spar- ingly and is wanted. Sawn timber has gone lower. Shipments are coming forward too abundantly and consignments upon congested markets are arriving freely and weakening prices. Prime lumber maintains its value. Lower qualities are overdone and sales difficult. U.S. A. hardwoods have a weaker tendency and buyers anticipate a drop in values in sympathy with easier freights. Spruce deals have eased a little on account of strike difficulties which hamper the for- warding of goods, and render buyers indisposed to add to their hold- ings. Apart from this trouble, which should soon be overcome, there is nothing in sight to depress prices. The strike at St. John, leading to the shutting down of the city mills, should, if it lasts, stiffen the market. Birch—The demand for logs has improved, but planks are easier. Pine deals are without change. Hemlock is little enquired for. Pacific Coast woods—The demand for Oregon pine timber is readily supplied from stock, and there is little wholesale enquiry. Clear spruce and pine are offering too freely for the moderate demand and business is difficult, CANADA LUMBERMAN Different Quarter Sawing Methods Description and Diagrams for Getting the Best Value When Cutting Up For Figure ‘The accompanying illustrations, reproduced from the American Lumberman, represent the customary methods of quarter sawing and will be valuable information to file away for future use. They also will give retailers and consumers an excellent idea of the man- ner in which quartered oak is produced. In Fig. 1 the small diagram illustrates the ordinary method of squaring a log and the saw cuts on the upper half of the larger figure show the relation of the circular annual rings to the boards produced by this method. The board “G” is truly quarter-sawed. Those next to it, up to “B,” are practically quarter-sawed at the outer edges, but have a section which is truly flat-sawed in the center of the board, and this proportion of flat to quartered or partly quartered stock increases in the boards toward the outward edge “b.”’ The lines “ab” and “ed” show how the log is usually split into quarters for quarter- Fig. 2—Opening the log, the heart boxed. sawing. OS x SOS LAOL © COORS OK) LASS ti Fig. 5—Sawing yellow pine edge grain flooring. Fig. 6—Another edge grain flooring method. Boxing heart. sawing, each quarter then being turned on its back and sawed, as in “a.” This produces truly quarter-sawed stock at the center of the wedge and makes a sufficiently close approximation for most pur- poses, except at the extreme corners. A method of quarter sawing which produces a larger proportion of more exactly quarter-sawed stock is represented by figures 2, 3 and 4. Fig. 2 shows how the heart is boxed and “B” and “C” from this diagram are then manipulated as in Fig. 3, while the portion “A” of the log is handled as in Fig. 7. Figures 5 and 6 relate to the sawing of edge-grain flooring from yellow or Norway pine. In Fig. 5 the log is first approximately squar- ed, and cuts 1 to 5 are then taken through the centre. The cants “a” and ‘b‘” are then piled one on top of the other and sawed together, as indicated. Approximately all of the lumber within the inner circle is sufficiently quarter-sawed to answer the purposes of edge-grain flooring. Fig. 6 shows a different way of handling the log after be- ing squared, the heart being boxed and used for dimension, while the two pieces 4 by 12 and the two pieces 4 by 4 are sawn into flooring strips. : AND WOODWORKER 39 Figures 7 and 8 show the same method of quarter-sawing as is indicated in Fig. 1, the quartered log being turned on its back and sawed through without changing position. These figures are intend- ed to illustrate the effect upon the figure of the resulting boards if the log, as in Fig. 8, has only half as many medullary rays. It might be remarked, parenthetically, that an oak tree of a given botanical des- cription does not vary much in this regard, whatever may have been its growth environment. The proportion in wolume of the medullary rays is pretty constant to the other or vertical cells, although it is possible that a large proportion may be of the small and inconspicu- ous variety and a smaller proportion of the broad thick rays which are most prominent in quartered figure. Where a number of dif- ferent kinds botanically are commercially lumped together as “white oak” or “red oak,” there may be considerable variation in the number of medullary rays. Figures 7 and 8 emphasize the need for careful selection of wood for quarter-sawing purposes. A reader commenting upon these fig- ures states that if the poorer log shown by Fig. 8 had been sawn into wedges of one-eighth instead of one-quarter and each of these wedges Fig. 8—Effect of scantier rays, reduc- ing figure. Fig. 7—Effect of close rays, quarter- log method. HAABBEZ Paauwen! SOT 4 JUWAARANNY SAS CTT Fig. 10—Plain-sawing diagram. Fig. 9—Quarter-sawing by success- ive tilts of half-log. had been sawn into lumber, the average resulting figure of the boards would have been superior to those sifown from the better log in Fig. 7 by the quartering method. This, of course, is because in the nar- rower wedge all the boards approximate more closely to true quarter- sawing. Yet it should be remembered that at some point in the pro- cess the increase in labor and waste overbalances the gain in quality. Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the sawing methods used by a New York State firm, Fig. 1, of course, representing plain-sawing. A little study of figure 9 will show that the log, in effect, is divided into 12 wedge-shaped sections, eaeh of which is sawn up parallel to one of its wedge faces. As regards the product this is equivalent to saw- ing the log into six wedges and sawing each wedge parallel with its center line. Inasmuch as the method described above by a reader di- vides the log into eight wedges instead of six, sawing each parallel with the center, it approximates true quartering more closely than does diagram 9. In the above remarks it is not assumed that the log is actually divided into 12 wedges as an initial operation, because undoubtedly éach half of the log is progressively canted or tilted upon the block in the method of sawing figured by this diagram. AO CANADA LUMBERMAN The Retail Dealer Cleaning Up Accounts Which Are Due Knowing as I do that this subject is occupying the thought and attention of every dealer in the country just now, more than any other thing about his business, I feel that I am warranted in endeavoring to suggest something that will be helpful in reducing the causes for this annual period of worry. We are influenced by what we read more than we realize and many of our subsequent actions may be traced to ideas absorbed from a forgotten source. 1 know that we ought to keep at our collections all the time. That’s what they used to tell me when I was manager. But somehow there were times when I was more interested in making sales than I was collecting for what I had sold and when the time came that I was reduced to a few weeks to get in my accounts I often wished somebody else would take the job off my hands, writes C. H. Ketridge, in the Mississippi Valley Lumberman. ; * Believing as I do that there are a number of dealers who are now feeling the same way, | want to talk to them of a progect that I’ve heard of that has been found to be both practical and successful in not only collecting the accounts, but relieving the dealer of the unpleasant features that are associated with the employing of others than himself to collect them. Farmers, especially, as you know, are inclined to be touchy about being dunned by a special collector. The scheme, as I have heard of it, has been tried and satisfactorily worked out by a dozen or more business men in a small city, who had enough of the co-operative spirit to join with each other to use the local bank as their collector of all unpaid accounts after the 15th of each month. If I remember right, nearly all the coal dealers went into the scheme, because the nature of their business is such that it is not profitable to carry coal accounts over thirty days. But the project will apply equally well to accounts for building material that are given a specified time for payment. The general run of accounts is supposed to be due the first of the month following, but a further time of fifteen days is given them, and if not paid then, they are turned over to the bank who at once sends out notices direct to the customer, and keeps on following them up till they are paid or otherwise settled satisfactorily. Want to Keep Their Bank Credit Good The bank is supposed to use no partiality, but treats all alike. There are several advantages to this plan. The dealers have the use of the bank’s sources of credit information, which even in a small town, is better than any individual business man has. Another is, through the desire of everybody to stand well with the banker even though they are in poor standing with the rest of the business men of the place. This desire acts as a compulsion on them to effect the more prompt payment of accounts. I am favorably impressed with the practicability of this plan, and if all the business men in a town would unite in going into it, it would not only save them a lot of trouble, but it would have the effect, as well, of of teaching the people to be more careful about run- ning into debt. Most any business man could afford to pay the bank a small commission for collecting what he himself has difficulty in doing, and the use of the money would be worth more than the trifle of expense. I think I would recommend this plan for small places where it was not found feasible to maintain a local credit organization owing to the local jealousies of the business men. Men will have confidence in the bank when they won’t trust each other. But where the condi- tions are favorable, I prefer having the merchants co-operate for the control of their credits, because, in addition to the main purpose, a better feeling is created among them which will find expression in other ways for a mutual benefit. It has the effect also of solidifying the forces of the town in working out anything of the nature of a pub- lic enterprise, for let me tell you, when men get chummy enough to interchange information about slow pays and dead beats, and will work together to lessen them, they will harmonize on pretty much anything else of a public nature. The greatest benefit that such an organization is to the business man lies in the advantage it gives him in knowing whom to give credit. It is easy to say that the best way to prevent having bad accounts is not to make them, but it is safe to say that ninety per cent. of those we do make would not have been made if we had known beforehand of the character of the men we were selling. Therefore it is plainly obvious that any scheme or plan whereby we may know of those of poor credit, cannot but result in a substantial financial benefit. “TI didn’t know he was that kind of a man,” is the general answer ; and Fis Problems Collection of Accounts—Commissions to Contractors AND WOODWORKER to the question, why we had trusted him. The fact is, it was our business to know. But again, how is it possible to do so singly and alone, especially if we have been but a year or two in the place? Sources of Credit Information There are three sources of credit information open to the new comer, The first is the local bank, whither all strangers go for such information. Now, as a matter of fact, a bank reference is not always a safe thing for a business man to rely on in cases of this kind for, as I have already stated, a man will endeavor to keep in good standing with the bank, though his credit may be at a low ebb at the stores and other places. The second source open to the newcomer is the general store where he has started in to do his trading. The merchant will no doubt be willing to give him of his knowledge based on his own experience, but necessarily this is limited to those who have traded with him. Now then, supposing he could have access to the information that all the merchants could give him through a local organization, how much sooner he would get into the credit “ropes” of the town, and what a lot of worry and trouble it would save him in the future. The third source of credit knowledge is that which comes from his own personal experience, and every bit of it he pays for in one way or another, and every year he is in business at that place he learns something of the credit of men that he didn’t know before, but which his neighbor competitor could have told him. I have often thought that perhaps the losses that merchants suffer from giving unwise credits is but one of the ways nature has of even- ing up things between the rich and the poor; the strong and the weak. What would a lot of poor devils do if they couldn’t “run their face” for something to eat, wear, and keep them warm? It looks as though we were bound to give of our substance to somebody whether we will or not, and so it has become an essential part of our business life to be ever on the alert, and watch that we don’t lose any more than possible in this way. Everybody is studying and striving to accumu- late, and there are others doing the same to separate it from them with- out rendering a just equivalent. Sometimes it is the way it is done that hurts. We may lose ten dollars on an election bet without feel- ing it much, but if the same fellow gets into us for a ton of hard coal: this winter and beats us out of it, we will lie awake nights studying some way to get even with him. I have noticed in my years of experience and observations the well meaning carelessness of many people in paying out money and receiving it. It is prevalent everywhere, but I think it is a little more so among the business men in a country town than in the city. It would be surprising if it was known how few receipts are given for the payment of money and settlement of accounts among country business men. Many a time have I seen an account settled in a store and a receipt not given unless it was asked for. “Scratching It Off the Books” Is enough for the average customer without seeing that it is done. And the merchant is satisfied to do it without going to the further trouble of writing him a receipt. So the habit of not giving one has grown so that the request for a formal receipt by a customer comes as a slight shock to the average merchant. In fact, in the earlier period of my business experience, if a customer asked me for a re- ceipt for the money just paid me for a sale, or settlement of account, I thought he was extra particular, or doubted’ my giving him credit on the book, and for the latter, I felt a little resentment. But in the light of a better knowledge of business I have seen how foolish I was to entertain such a feeling. As a fatter of fact, a receipt is due to every one who pays cash for a purchase or the settling of an ac- count, and modern business methods include the giving of one, whe- ther the customer asks for it or not. This is made more possible and easily done by the use of the ticket machine which records all pur- chases and shows whether they are paid or charged on account. It is astonishing how universal is the use of these machines in the city. It is either those or a cash register in every place you go. Whether you pay for goods or services rendered a record is kept of it in one or the other of these machines. You will see a cash register in any bootblack stand or a cobbler’s shop, and I’ve no doubt that these re- cording machines are becoming more prevalent in the country towns. Nowhere is a ticket machine needed so much as in a retail lum- ber and coal office. I found it so essential in my period of business here, that I don’t know how I could get along without one. It would be like going backward to try it. Many a dispute and many a dollar ; ‘ - £ hurry of a big day. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 41 ~ have I saved, through being able to produce from my files the itemized records of such transactions. I was spared a lawsuit once by being able to produce the ticket showing that | had delivered a certain amount of stuff on a job, signed by a party on that job. In settling up for bills furnished to either owner or contractor there is most always one or more items that the parties think a mistake has been made on because their account don’t tally with yours. The probabilities are in favor of your account being the correct one and the discrepancy is caused by the failure of the other party to record the charge or the delivery, as the case may be. But if you can produce the proof of the delivery and the receipt for it, the bottom falls out of the dispute. You will have more or less of disputes of this character during this month of settlements, and the showing of a receipt will settle all of them as far as your liability is concerned. We know, too, that we ourselves are liable to forget and overlook such things as the recording of stuff going out on bills, pay- ment of money on small accounts, and such matters, in the rush and Afterward, when writing up the books you are conscious of having someone giving you money during the day to ap- ply on their account, and you can’t for the life of you recall who it was. Now, if you could turn to your ticket machine, and saw the record there of the transaction, your worry is ended, of course. You may say that a book entry could be made as well as writing it on the machine ticket. The fact is, however, when one has a machine he gets into the habit of giving and taking a receipt for everything that comes in or goes out, whereas, without it, he is more apt to let a mat- ter go till he gets in the office where his books are and therein lies the chance of forgetting it. (Cause Unpleasant Complications In the more free and easy ways common to a country town, there is a general carelessness in money matters that often is the cause of unpleasant complications. You find it not only in business transac- tions, but you see it also displayed in the affairs of the different organ- izations that are supported by subscriptions, fees and dues. Slipshod ways in running the financial part of an organization are often the cause of serious trouble among its members. The by-laws of any of them provide that all moneys are to be paid to the secretary or trea- surer and he to be held responsible for them. He is supposed also to give a receipt and take one for all he takes in or pays out. You and I who have had experience in such matters, know that this is not al- ways done and hence the frequent assertions of having paid dues, but having no receipts to show for it. Dues also are paid and a receipt given but the payment is not credited. There is no bad intention in the matter, but only pure carelessness on the part of those entrusted with handling the finances. Money for dues is handed them on the street or some other places; they have not the proper receipt book with them and therefore cannot give one. A week or two may elapse before they all get to their desk in the lodge room, and there is a chance that it may be forgotten altogether. Money is handed also to other officials than the right one at all times and places, and there is the chance that he may forget who paid him. I have had the experience of auditing the books of two different lodges. One of them had been running for seventeen years and in order to make a thorough job of it I had to commence at the begin- ning of its existence. Some of the secretaries had been good business men and their records were straight. Others were incompetent and careless, making it necessary to go through the whole for a correct result. It is unnecessary here to go into details of what I found. Suffice it to say there was a shaking up of things in that lodge. The other lodge had been organized but a few years, but I found a worse state of affairs in this respect than in the first. Since then I have learned of a similar state of things in other lodges and organizations, and I don’t hesitate in saying that the majority of such in both city and country towns alike that have been running for a period of ten years, will be found to be conducted in the same careless incompetent way. Loose Bookkeeping Among Business Men There is a good deal of loose bookkeeping also among business men. I have found as much of it here as I did in the country towns I’ve lived in. The main trouble is that the average business house is not willing, or thinks it can’t afford to pay a good salary for a com- petent bookkeeper and the result is there comes a time when they don’t know where they are at, and have to employ the expensive ser- vices of an expert accountant to get them out of the hole their par- simony has dug for them. A cheap bookkeeper is liable to be the most expensive employee in the whole concern, and largely for this reason, expert accounting is a business by itself and gives employ- ment to a good many men. I presume there is scarcely one among you who reads this, but who at various times has been called on to pay a bill that you know you had paid. It is probable also that you too have presented, or sent out a bill that has been paid, so you feel somewhat charitable towards the party who has dunned you for a paid bill. It is a common experi- ence to have a customer claim he has paid you more on an account than he really did. It is your book against his memory unless he can produce your receipt for it. He may have paid you the money at some place other than your office, and unless you made a memoran- dum of it in your note book at the time, it is his memory against your memory. To say the least, this is embarrassing. If the customer per- sists in claiming his right, you have no proof to show he is mistaken, other than your books, and if the amount is not large it won't pay to sue it if he is a valuable customer and favorably known as one who pays his debts. If you lose the disputed amount, the lesson you learn is worth what it costs. I bought and paid for the same kind of a lesson and it has stayed with me ever since. I said at the time never again will I be caught this way. Previously I had been as careless as the average business man about taking money whatever and whenever it was offered me, without giving a receipt or making a note of it till I got back to the office. There are times when you run a risk in not taking money on account when it is tendered you, but from the time | speak of I always carried with me a small receipt book, so that if I ran across any man who wanted to give me money right then and there I would know by the stub what he had given me when [| returned to the office. I have never had any trouble from that source since, and I would recom- mend the doing the same to every one who is running a country yard. I have been secretary of several organizations and I made it a prac- tice to refuse taking all money for dues except at the office where I kept the receipt books. The members thought me cranky about this at first, but their better sense told them I was right in the matter and before long they were educated up to my way of doing. Of course, we feel complimented by having people handing us money without a receipt. It shows their confidence in us, but too much of such con- fidence is a breeder of carelessness.—C. H. Ketridge. Commissions to Contractors We have recently published in this department several communi- cations discussing the so-called “contractor” problem. In the small towns and villages the contractor is really a country carpenter who usually sells his services by the day and does not do a contracting business such as is performed by a metropolitan contractor. There is no reason why the retail lumberman and the local builder should not remain on friendly terms and co-operate with each other because there are many ways in which each can help the other. Both serve a com- mon constituency. The lumberman furnishes the material which the contractor uses in the erection of various structures, says the Missis- sippi Valley Lumberman. Several dealers have testified that they have found it good policy to contribute five or ten dollars occasionally to the contractor in order to secure his good will and co-operation, while others have been paying regular commissions to the local builder for any business which was secured through his influence. Other retail lumbermen have given the contractor a concession on any ma- terial which he buys, or neglect to charge for.many small items which the local builder might need for his own use. Everyone admires the individual who will stand up and manfully fight for his rights and everybody despises a coward. We believe the time has come for the retail lumbermen to take a firm stand and refuse to submit to extortions or impositions by the local contractor. If those individuals perform certain services for the dgaler, they are entitled to a reasonable compensation, the same as other persons. In a majority of cases the local builder owes the lumberman a substantial sum and in many ways is dependent upon the dealer for the success of his vocation. If these so-called contractors are not willing to be fair and honor- able in their dealings with the local lumberman, the dealer can estab- lish a building department which he can carry:on with the assistance of some first-class carpenter. In the large cities there are thousands of good mechanics who have had a thorough training in building lines as foremen or assistant foremen, many of whom would be very glad to get an opportunity to move to the country if they had a good posi- tion offered them. Several of the lumbermen who have established building departments have been well pleased with the results of the venture, and which has not proved profitable but has stimulated the sale of building material. A few of the large line yard companies have employed first-class men, capable of directly overseeing all kinds of building, whose services are used wherever 4 substantial contract is secured. Assistants are employed wherever they are needed and they are being trained to handle the ordinary contracts without assist- ance. The establishment of a building department by the retail lum- berman has a very wholesome effect upon the blackmailing contractor. An enterprising retail lumberman who has had his trade seriously injured because he declined to accede to the demand of a hold-up con- tractor concluded to force the fight into the open and has recently sent to every prospective consumer in his territory a letter which tells a lot of plain truths. ‘ 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER a j 3 in-+ in. COMMON LUN 10 in. and | The Latest and Most Modern Meth| Price for Cont | A Cost of 75 Cents per Thousand Feet Board Measuri| | { In many sections of the country, East and West, in spite of the utmost care in sawing there accumulates a vast amount of common lumber, 3”, 4” and even 6” wide, which at times is almost impossible to move without cutting the price several dollars per thousand. Most lumber manufacturers would be satisfied were it possible to obtain from their narrow width common lumber the actual cost and, in most instances, in order to move the accumulated stock quickly they are compelled to sacrifice. By the Linderman method two 4” strips can be joined to make 8” shiplap at a cost which will not exceed 75c. per thousand feet, and a comparison of the figures between 8” shiplap and 4” common lumber at what it is sold for, adding to it the cost of joining it together by the Linderman method and the cost of milling it, leaves a net increase in price of from $2.50 to $4.00 per thousand. 10", 12” or even wider widths can be built up in the same manner and at.the same cost per thousand, no matter whether the lumber being worked is spruce, hemlock, fir, cedar or pine. Narrow lumber can also be joined together for rough sheathing, partition work, barn or subflooring and other purposes. th = RIL - Bae CaRe me There are Bight Different Lengths of Linderman Machines ] Ten, Twelve, Fourteen and § CANADIAN CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 43 sER Converted into 8 in., ’ in. SHIPLAP for Obtaining a Greatly Increased bn Lumber iids a Return of From $4.00 to $5.00 per Thousand Shorts and odd lengths can be joined to narrow widths, making a composite board of any length desired up to 16’. This is accomplished by running a binding strip on the outside the full length desired and joining to it two or more pieces of miscellaneous lengths that will equal the length of the binding strip. To this can also be joined another series of short lengths so arranged that the butt end joints will not come opposite one another and to this then can be joined the second outside binding strip. Such a composite board will show tight joints not only where they are joined together on the edges but the butt ends of the boards will be tight, making a board as strong and strong- er than the natural wood. Such a product, while it may not bring a price equal to a wide board of the same dimen- ‘sions, will yet yield a profit of several dollars per thousand over the cost of manufacture. In this way the cuttings from the flooring machines or from the sawmill can be converted into a marketable product instead of as now being sold as kindling or sent to the burner. Full information and particulars in detail will be gladly given and we will arrange to work samples of your own stock if you so desire. 0 Work Stock up to Three, Four, Six, Eight, mn Feet Long LIMITED, Muskegon, Mich., Woodstock, Ont. aa CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Orderly Small Planing Mill By T. C. James Order and system are just as important, and often easier to get, in the small planing mill than the large one. There are fewer com- plications involved, thus the system can be shorter and the manager keep in closer touch. An excellent type of the smaller mill is illus- trated herewith, says the Wood-Worker, Indianapolis. The company didn’t want to operate a planing mill, but, like many other retail lum- bermen, found it must have a few machines and benches to take care of special work. It erected a one-storey building, about 40 or 45 ft. wide, 120 it. long, with a concrete floor, and arranged the machines as shown in the accompanying sketch, so that the rough stock starts in at the end next the stock shed, makes a complete circuit of the build- ing in regular order, and comes out where it started, and where it is also handy to either load directly on the wagon or put into the stock shed until needed. The floor plan of this mill, given herewith, is not made to exact measurements, but is a rough sketch of the relative positions of the machines. So some of them may be “out” a little, but they serve to show the scheme and the number and kind of machines. Beginning at the driveway entrance, there are grouped the rip saw, the surfac Cit and the cross-cut bench, which has a swing saw over it; then comes a table saw, universal wood- worker, with about S1X or more machines combined in one, including jointer, shaper, band saw, mortiser, etc. Farther along is a post-boring machine, the sticker, a top smoother and jointer, a drum sander, a belt sander and a grinder, while coming back on the return side of the mill is a row of six work benches and plenty of elbow room for handling stock and putting it together. Up at one corner, inside the mill proper, will be noticed a little stock room, in which are kept nails, properly racked in box bins, hardware, paints, oils, etc., while down by the rip saw, outside, is a scrap stock room with a series of stalls, in which the scrap from eutting’s is kept in an orderly manner, so that any part of it can be gotten at handily. The result of this arrangement is that after a year == =x —— —— —— — ——— | | | oe BENCHES BORING MACHINE ez] JOINTER is fe) UNIVERSAL WOOD:WORKER STICKER = ORIVEWAY I ~ HARDWARE BELT SANDER ol DRIVEWAY SURFACER TABLE SAW DRUM SANDER RIP SAW GRINDER SUPPLIES CROSS CUT BENCH [farge —— et —— = SS SS SS SS = ———— STOCK SHED SCRAP ROOM Floor plan of well-appointed and arranged small planing mill. of work there is not much more scrap left in there than would ordin- arily be found at the end of a week’s run. It is kept worked out, so that the scrap pile is a live asset and not a dead junk pile. A bigger thing than the mill itself in point of territory covered is the stock shed, which, together with the mill building, forms a sort of “T,” with the top longer than the stem, and a space between where the stem should join onto the top. No stock whatever, except that being work on, is carried in the mill, but out in the stock shed is car- ried ‘the finished stock from the’ mill, rough lumber stock for the mill, and standard stock in mill work that is bought already manufactured ; and this stock shed is fully as interesting and important as the mill itself. In the first place, everything the concern can buy already manufactured, is carried in stock. This means not simply doors and sash, for those are really taken care of by a special arrangement, but casing, base, frame shooks and occasionally ready-made window frames, stock mouldings in both soft and hardwood—and some of this is in dust-proof bins. The shed has a driveway through it lengthwise, and another crosswise, through which wagons can come right in to the end of the mill for loading when desired, and running along the outside is a railway sidetrack from which to take lumber right into the building direct from the cars. One end of the stock building is given over mainly to rough stock for the mill, the softwood on one side and hardwood on the other. And every bit of lumber is sorted for both length and width as it is put in stock, and all of it, even the oak, is thoroughly kiln- dried before it goes in. Then when a man wants one or any number of pieces of a given size for the mill, there is not a job of going out into the yard and tearing down a pile, but the stock is right there under shelter, in separate ‘bins, and he can go get what he wants with- out trouble or delay. This stock shed, in this and some other fea- tures, is the nearest thing to the ideal arrangement the writer has ever seen. It carries out ideas advanced heretofore of keeping rough stock under shelter, makes it convenient to get at, and easy to keep track on, In the other half of the shed is carried standard stock in mill work and the stock from the mill that is waiting to go out on the job. Here there is a simple blackboard and bulletin system, the result of an idea of one of the juniors in the work. On every post in the spaces for jobs there is posted a blackboard, on which the man taking material from the mill to the stock room writes the name of the job it is for, so when the shipping clerk comes along he has but to glance at the blackboards to see whether a certain job is there or not, and to find just where it is. Then when he sends it out he crosses out or erases. Another and larger blackboard, in the form of a bulletin tickler, is now used, too, one for the mill foreman and one in the office, as a reminder and to furnish quick information about how far the work. and 1s | cross-ruled, with starting space for the contract or order number and ~ has progressed on any job. ‘This board is about 2% x 4-ft., five spaces for checking. One space is for rough lumber, one for out- side trim, one for flooring and one for finish. When the shipping clerk sends out rough lumber on a job, the job or contract number is posted, and he makes half a cross-mark in the beginning to show ~ that he is working on it. This tells the mill foreman that the job is under way and that it is about time to start in on the mill work of that job; and as the work progresses it is a standing reminder and informant. Meantime a duplicate board is kept in the office, and from time to time the shipping clerk checks it up to correspond, so that the man in the office, if he has a telephone inquiry, does not have to go hunt up somebody or some record, but can glance at the bulletin board and tell at once just what shape the job is in and how it is coming along. All this may sound to some of you like talking system more than machines, and it is, for the idea is to show the systematic handling of work in a modern small mill. It is well for every mill man to give attention to the fact that there is handling of stock both before ‘and after the milling, and in this handling, as well as in the milling, there is a chance to either make or lose money according as it is done. This is a sample instance of how it is done about as nearly just right as one can find. - How to Bundle Hardwood Flooring The proper method of bundling hardwood flooring is a point upon which some people will disagree, as local conditions always come into play. A Michigan firm recently sent out an interesting trade circular showing how it bundles flooring, the information in which will be useful to others and to purchasers of HoOuMe: Here is their schedule: 13/16 x 1% in., all lengths, 12 pieces. 13/16 x 2, 2% and 3% in— to 5% ft. lengths, 12 pieces; 6 to 16 ft. lengths, 6 pieces. 1/2 x 2 and 2% in. —2 to 5% ft. lene (shs. 24 pieces; 6 to 16 ft. lenetkes 12 pieces. 3/8 x 1 in.—All lengths, 24 pieces. 3/8 x 1% and 2 in—2 to 5% ft. lengths, pieces. ; The 13/16 x 2, 2% and 3% in., 2 to 5Y% ft.; 1/2 x 2 and 2% in., 2 to 5% ft.; 3/8 x 1 in, and 3/8 x 1% and 2 in., 2 to 5% ft. bundles, are double in size and each one is counted as two bundles on our tally sheets. On the same circular is involved a measurement table which is as allies Multiply the total lineal feet of the bundles by the proper number shown in third column of table and the product will be the total feet flooring, board measure. ’ “can't Size Pieces in bundle Multiply by Add 3/16 x 14 12 2% 50 per cent. 13/16 x 2 6 1% 38 per cent. 13/16 x 2% 6 1% 34 per cent. 13/16 x 3% ; 6 2 24 per cent. I 35 2 12 2% 25 per cent. 1/2 x 2% i? 234 23 per cent. 3/8 x 1 12 1% 50 per cent. 3/8 x 1% 12 2 34 per cent. 3/8 2 12 2% 25 per cent. To estimate the number of feet required to cover a given number of square feet area, add to surface measure the percentages shown in last column of table. S. P. Musson, Son & Company, Barbados, in their market report under date of June 20th, say :—Lumberstuffs—White pine—The posi- tion is unchanged since our last. There have been no arrivals to re- port during the fortnight, and stocks are greatly reduced. Several cargoes have been sold to arrive at $34 for merchantable and $26 second quality. Spruce—No arrivals during the fortnight, but sup- plies fill requirements. Pitch pine—No receipts. Shingles—Stocks are light, and first arrivals should sell to good advantage. Wood hoops—400 bdls. of English have come to hand by London steamer. 24 pieces; 6 to 16 ft. lengths, 12 / wit AS 4 " My mee Rip Saws and Wood Workers for the Lumber Yard The lumber yard which hasn’t a rip saw or combination wood- worker is not up-to-date unless it has a planing mill as a side issue where all this work can be done. It matters but little whether a man is in the city, in a large country town or a small one, we have reached the point where some kind of power wood-worker machinery is al- most essential to doing business as it should be done. There was once a time when the wood-working establishment in connection with the lumber yard was regarded as a time and money- waster instead of a paying investment. That time has passed away and the planing mill of today is a proper paying institution and a much better proposition generally than it was ten years ago. The trouble with it all is that the trade has retained too much of the old idea that an effort to install power-driven machinery for converting lumber is a start toward wasting money. There are many reasons why this is not so today as it once was. Vor one thing, even the planing mills have been put on a better busi- ness basis. Planing mill men have reduced the art of estimating to the point where they can figure out their work in advance and make fairly sure of reasonable profit from their business. Power Problem Easy The rip saw and the combination wood-worker in the lumber yard is, however, entirely separate and apart from the planing mill pro- position except in that one naturally thinks that it is an opening wedge to adding a full planing mill equipment and fight shy of it on that account. The lumberman who hesitates today at putting in such machinery should consider how time and its changes has affected this business. It is no longer necessary for a man to put in a steam power plant of his own with all the consequent fire hazard and expense of a fireman or engineer. Today he can get power units of any size, from one or two horsepower up. He can get his power in the form of electric current where there is a local electric plant, which is true of most all cities and larger towns. In the smaller towns where there is no electric current available he can supply power in the form of gaso- line or oil engines. This class of power is dependable today and econ- omical. Also through its extensive use in driving automobiles and motor trucks every man is fairly familiar with it and does not feel the need of employing experts to operate these explosive or internal combus- tion engines. When they are not at work they cost nothing, and when they are at work, they furnish power that is comparatively cheap. Just what a man may need in his lumber yard or shed in the way of equipment of this kind depends considerably on whether he does simply a lumber yard business or whether he contracts, and somewhat on whether there is a local planing mill. Illustrating What Can Be Done With a Rip Saw For shed service a plain, cheap rip saw table will prove a won- derful convenience. Perhaps the best illustrative story of how and why is one given by an old yard man located on the edge of quite an important city with several planing mills within reach. This man, for the convenience of local carpenters, finally concluded to put in a rip saw. Sometimes they wanted several strips of special sizes or dimension that were not carried regularly in stock and the original idea in putting in this rip saw was to simply make it a matter of accommodating carpenters and contractors. There was no thought of making direct profit out of it. It was considered as an investment to hold the trade of the carpenters, and it was located in one end of the shed near the office so that the proprietor himself could go out and look after the ripping out of these special accommodation orders. It served its purpose, too, and was worth several times its price simply as a matter of accommodating carpenters and contractors. Also it was jound that it helped serve the country trade. The farmers coming in and discovering this saw and rippings around it were re- minded of certain strips and special stock that they could use.con- veniently. So, by and by, it was helping secure the country trade as _well as the contractors’ and builders’ trade, and, indirectly, by this means it helped hold these country customers and helped sell lots of lumber that might otherwise have been sold by a rival yard. By and by this yard man found his little rip saw helping him out otherwise. One day he ran shy of 2 by 4 by 12. It happened that he had plenty of 2 by 8 by 12, so with these and his rip saw he soon made what, 2 by 4’s he needed. Then he got to figuring on the matter and found that he could buy his 2 by 8 by 12 cheaper than the 2 by 4 by 12, and was actually saving money by ripping these when he needed them. Was the Nucleus of a Plant Many other times it helped him out on other dimension stock, _ too. He was able to reduce 2 by 8’s to 2 by 4’s and, at times, to re- _ duce a bad 2 by 6 to a good 2 by 4 with a bridging strip in the trim- mings. Then he found that he could work defective joists up and get could make up bridging which he afterward cut to a specific size and CANADA LUMBERMAN some good smaller dimension out of them, and from the scraps he. AND WOODWORKER 45 sold for more money than he could have gotten out of the same amount of good framing lumber. The final result of it all was that this little rip saw grew into a sort of pet or hobby and became the most interesting and valuable asset of the business. By and by, this man bought other machinery, and he eventually equipped a fairly good vest-pocket planing mill in which he could do such odd work as making transoms, store fronts, special sizes in sash, and things of that kind; yet he put this planing mill in a separate building and developed it as a business of its own. All the time, even with this planing mill close at hand, he kept this one little rip saw in the end of his shed for the convenience of customers and for the benefit of cleaning up and utilizing stock out of his yards, and it continued to pay returns, too, just as 1f there were no planing mill equipment near. Use a Wood-Worker on Jobs and in Yard This man did a lumber business and no contracting whatever. Another successful retailer who got along for years and years with- out anything in the way of machinery to help him out finally con- cluded to add something of this kind. He does a contracting business, as well as a lumber business, and for his work finally decided on one of those combination wood-workers, which included a number of dif- ferent machines on one frame. He is in a small town with no electric power available, so he bought his wood-worker with a gasoline engine installed right in the frame and the whole thing mounted, so that it could be readily moved from place to place. He, like many a con- tractor, makes use,of this machine right on the job, where it not only saves lots of hand work, but it can be made to do a fair share of work that belongs to the class called mill work and which he would likely otherwise have to order from some planing mill and have shipped in by local freight. It has proven a good investment all around and, of course, when it is not out on some job, it is on the yard or in the shed, where it can be used for working up yard stock in pretty much the same manner as the rip saw referred to above. This lumberman and contractor will perhaps find eventually, however, that it will pay him to install a simple rip saw to be on the job in his yard or shed all the time, in addition to his machinery for taking out on contracts. Once a man tastes of the convenience of a rip saw table in his lumber shed he never wants to do without it even for a day, and it matters not how much other machinery he may add for taking out on contracts or for doing planing mill work, he will always find it handy and worth the price to have one of those little table rip saws that can be stopped and started in a minute and can be used in a hundred different ways in connection with a lumber yard. Many Power-Driven Appliances on the Market There are many power-driven appliances being offered for the convenience of the lumberman, the contractor and builder, and the progressive retailer should keep himself informed about these and make it his business to buy such of them as give promise of proving useful in his work. That is the way to keep up-to-date today and head of the game. There are any number of combination wood- workers that are almost complete vest-pocket planing mills within themselves, and the rapid growth of the offerings in this line is pretty good testimony to the success which has been attained with their use. The carpenters and contractors who read their trade papers are informed about and being besieged to-buy these rip saws and com- bination wood-workers. It. behooves the lumberman, therefore, to get into the game first, prepare himself. to serve all the needs of his customers in the way of dimension stock and odd jobs of mill work. Carpenters and contractors will buy some of these machines any- way, and, here and there, where the retailers neglect keeping up with these things, the contractors may keep adding equipment of this kind until they get a fairly good planing mill of their own, and through this means qualify as wholesale producers of lumber, which means a customer lost to the retailer and a possible rival in the future. Some of this will come anyway, but the more progressive the retailer is and the more equipment like this he gets in himself, the less likelihood there is of his customers buying machinery and drifting away. A report from Quebec states that the Degrasse Paper Company, in conjunction with the “New York World,” have purchased from Mr. D. H. Pennington, of Quebec, his pulpwood limits at Murray Bay, comprising 52,000 acres. The price paid was $400,000. Mr. Penning- ton has taken out about 50,000 cords of wood off the limits annually for the purchasers. These limits formerly belonged to the Bonners, of New York, an old Quebec family. H. R. Reid, vice-president of the Labrador Pulp and -Paper Com- pany, reports that the company now has two large sawmills at work at Hamilton Inlet and has started construction on a large pulp mill at the Inlet, which will have a yearly capacity of 90,000 tons. The company also intends to erect another mill with a capacity of 50,000 tons annually, but wishes to have a partial outlet for the larger plant before it begins building the smaller. The British Wall Paper Com- pany will take the largest portion of the output. WANTED FOR SALE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHER'S NOTICE than ‘Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line (14 agate lines make one inch.) ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more consecutive insertions of the same advertisement are or- dered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. Advertisements other Sy Der. ed-Lumber Basswood Wanted Common and Mill Cull. Winter Apply Firstbrook Box Co. Ont. 7 No. 2 cut preferred. Ltd., Toronto, Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 Ist and 2nds and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 ft. lengths. Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New York City. Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. and 5 in. ists and 2nds. Birch delivered New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 T.F. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Tox; ox 42" 1x1% x 48. Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF Wanted Building Lumber To sell by active man, middle age, practical experience selling building lumber and hard- woods. Thorough knowledge of credits and collections. Efficient and competent to handle large transactions. Now employed selling in New Jersey and Eastern New York. Want a position offering opportunities for advance- ment. Address Box 836, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15-16-17-18-19-20 Wanted To Buy We are in the market to buy the follow- ing lumber: 1 carload 1%4-in., 1s and 2s, dry quartered Rock Maple, 5-in. and up wide, 8/16 ft. long. 1 carload Rock Elm. Also Hickory squares, as follows: 100 gross 26-in. x 1¥%-in. first growth. 1 car 26-in. x 1%-in. x 1%4-in. second growth, 1 car 26-in. x 15/8 x 1 5/8-in. second growth, 5 cars Plain White Oak, various dimensions, 6-in. and up wide. cars Rock Maple, various dimensions, 6-in. and up, average 9-in. Rock Maple logs, 20-in. to 28-in. at small end. Rock Maple logs, 24-in. to 30-in. diameter at small end. White Ash logs, 10-in. to 18-in. at small end. State best prices, net cash. Delivery to be made as much as_ possible this season, bal- ance next. Apply P. O. Box No. 1595, Montreal, Que. t diameter diameter Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand machinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our ‘‘Wanted and For Sale Department.” Seite: Lumber For Sale 400,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 2 in. Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 1% in. Basswood, Log Run. 3 500,000 ft. Hard Maple, 1 in. to 4 in. Apply to GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, Cc Montreal, Que. Lumber For Sale 90,000 ft. 3-in. Ist and 2nd Soft Elm. 38 cars 6/4 Ist and 2nd Chestnut. 2 cars 8/4 ist and 2nd Chestnut. 100,000 ft. 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 African Ma- hogany, choice figure. The Wilson Lumber Company, Limited, 15 Toronto, Ont. For Sale New Brunswick White Pine 1912 Cut 52,000 ft. 1144 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists. 93,000 ft. 1% x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 236,000 ft. 1% x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 31,000 ft. 2 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists. 108,000 ft. 2x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 2nds. 2 57,000 ft. 2 x 6 x 10/16 ft. 1sts, 2nds, & 8rds 225,000 ft. 2 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. 28,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. Ists & 2nds. 58,000 ft. 3 x T and up 10/16 ft. 2nds & 8rds. 225,000 ft. 3 x 7 and up 10/16 ft. 3rds. Apply to H. BOURGOUIN, Dominion Express Bldg., 10-t.f. Montreal, Que. FOR SALE—About 50,000 ft. of 6/4 Beech, No. 2 common and better, dry, 1912 cut. Wilson Bros., Limited, Collingwood. 14-15 For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%4-in. to 7-in. top, § ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. 9-t.f. at For Sale-Machinery CA EEA TRO See For Sale—Boom Chains 225 Boom Chains, about 7/16-in., iron, at 5O0c each. 400 Boom Chains, 3/8-in. and up, iron, some require keys, at 20c each. For prompt sale. The Baker Lumber Company, Lindsay, Ont. 13-16 For Sale Second-hand Machinery for sale, used in the A. Smith plant at Minneapolis, including Corliss Engine. Box Factory Machinery, capacity 90,000 ft. in 10 hours. Planing Mill Machinery, capacity 350,000 ft. in 10 hours. Will be sold, entire or in part, cheap to close out at once. MEREEN-JOHNSON MACHINE CoO., 13-16 Minneapolis, Minn. For Sale One thirty-ton Shay Geared Locomotive; standard gauge; thoroughly overhauled; in first-class condition; equipped for either oil or coal. The Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Company, Limited, Sarnia, Ont. 15 For Sale Two hundred 2-wheel detachable lumber trucks $15.00; also a few front trucks with shafts for one horse $20.00, all in good order. GRAVES, BIGWOOD & COMPANY, 14-15 Toronto, Ont. Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. WANTED BY EXPERIENCED MANAGER A position in charge of woods or manufactur- ing, or both, which will pay five thousand or more a year. Address Box 822, Canada Lum- berman,. Toronto, Ont. 13-16 Position Wanted _Any good lumber concern in Canada de- Siring services of young lumberman, experi- enced in spruce and white pine manufactur- ing, both in woods and at mill, also selling in all Eastern and New York markets, but preferring to live in the woods part time. Familiar with every department, lumber office work and good accountant. For further in- formation and credentials establishing genu- ineness of applicant, apply Box 841, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15-16 Man of wide experience in lumber business, saw-planing mills and box factories, open for position in office or mill. Al _ references. Apply Box 843, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15 WANTED—Position as Lumber Salesman with good company; have had 18 years ex- perience, good connections and capable of taking full charge of sales department. Ad- dress Box 838, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 15-16-17-18 Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents r WANTED—Overall Salesman for Eastern Canada. Experienced, capable, good ac- quaintance. Apply Box 842, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto. 15 WANTED—A_ good. machinist. for our Crossburn Railway Shops. Apply to David- son Lumber Company, Limited, Bridgewater, N.S. 13-16 WANTED—First-class walking boss for bush operations. State age, experience, habits and salary expected. Apply, Box 812, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 12-17 WANTED—A salesman to cover the Can- adian territory who is a live one and knows the hardwood trade. Must be thoroughly posted on West Virginia and Southern hard- woods. Straight salary and expenses. Apply with full particulars to Box 827 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. (14-15 WANTED—Good reliable man to take charge of set of books and act as secretary and treasurer of a company in Ontario, to a party capable of filling the position and being able to take an interest in the com- pany a good paying position will be given. Box 8383 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, ae -17 Salesman Wanted Lumber salesman having good knowledge of Pine and Hemlock, and who understands grades and prices far Ontario trade. State age, experience, salary expected and furnish references. Services to commence August 15th. Address reply to Box 828, . Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14-15 Wanted Have experience. State full Newmarket, 15-18 Contract of cutting lumber. Three hundred thousand and up. particulars. W. E. Rutlidge, Ont. Wanted Practical Lumberman Wanted a thoroughly practical lumberman to operate a valuable timber property in Eastern Canada. The property comprises an area of 70,000 acres of first-class timber land, with good drivable streams, well improved, all through the lands, making hauling short. The cost of cutting, hauling and driving to the mill is comparatively low. 75 per cent. Spruce, 25 per cent. Hardwood. First-class mill, with capacity of 12,000,000 per year. In good repair. Joseph Bureau, of St. Ray- mond, Que., estimates 210,000,000 feet (B.M.) merchautabletimber, and 490,000 cords pulp wood. Owner has not capital to develop this fine property, which has exceptionally favor- able location for transport ‘entirely by water, and desires the co-operation of a thoroughly practical lumberman who can take up the operation and provide the necessary capital for its development. Owner would suggest that all capital necessary for development should be secured on the basis of 6 per cent. First Mortgage Bonds, and no money is re- quired for any other purpose than to operate the property. The owner will be glad to hear from anyone interested in this proposition. Address Box 887, Canada Lumberman, 15 Toronto, Ont. For Sale Long Lumber mill with store and new house for manager, several workmen’s houses, barns, etc., with five hundred acres of free- hold lands, located on Metapedia River and I. C. Ry., right in the heart of a good tim- ber country. Will sell very cheap in order to close up an estate. Box 834, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. 14-17 Virgin Timber Limit For Sale Ninety-one square miles of virgin growth of spruce, pine and cedar, at least three hun- dred million feet B.M. Property is well watered for getting out the timber, and lo- cated so as to make foreign water ship- ments if desired. Terms can be arranged to suit purchaser. Box 835, Canada Lumber- man, Toronto, Ont. 14-17 Timber Limit For Sale Timber limit in British Columbia contain- ing 138 million feet of merchantable timber. Situated on lake. Timber can be logged to water for between $4.50 and $5.50 per M. Will sell all or part on arbitration cruise. Price 75c Per M. on terms will include all hauling machinery already on limits. Reply to Box 839, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. : 15-16 Timber Limit For Sale Timber limit, including Coal Rights, con- taining 16 M. feet of Yellow Fir, Cedar, Spruce and White Pine. Situated on Van- Couver Island. 12 miles of railroad, loco- motives, donkey engines, and complete haul- ing and logging equipment. Timber under Crown Grant with no royalty. Three mil- lion feet of logs in the boom. Accessible situation, favorable logging conditions. Maps, photographs, and cruisers report ready for inspection. Reply to Box 840, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto, Ont. 15-16 WANTED By reliable and experienced logger, contract to take out two million feet of logs or more yearly in good timber. Prefer to start in September. Please state location, average size of logs and full particulars to Box 844, Canada- Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15 Sawmill For Sale On Georgian Bay, near Little Current, close to north shore; practically new, well built and equipped with shingle machinery; over one mile of water front, loading dock and sheltered booming ground; plenty of timber available locally or can be rafted in from north shore or Georgian Bay. Good opening for retail store in connection. This is a splendid chance for millman with small capi- tal; price right. Good reason for selling. Great Lakes Lumber Co., Ltd., Owen Sound, Ont. 5-T.F. For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log ond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. 8-t.f. ame aS ee —— | Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it. Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. tf Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to and including Friday, the 15th day of August next, for the right to cut pulpwood on a certain area tributary to the Lake of the Woods, in the District of Kenora. Tenderers shall state the amount they are prepared to pay as bonus in addition to dues of .40c. per cord for spruce, and .20c. per cord for other pulpwoods, or such other rates as may from time to time to fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, for the right to operate a pulp mill on or near the area referred to. Such tendere shall be required to erect a mill or mills on or near the territory, or in such place as shall be approved by the Lieu- tenant-Governor in Council, and to manu- facture the wood into paper in the Dominion of Canada. Parties making tender will be required to deposit with their tender a marked cheque payable to the Honourable the Treasurer of the Province of Ontario for ten per cent. of the amount of their tender; to be forfeited in the event of their not entering into an agreement to carry out conditions, etc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars as to description of terri- tory, capital to be invested, etc., apply to the undersigned. : W. H. Hearst, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Toronto, Ontario, May 20th, 1913. 12-15 aie Beats Os SEAT oh ths BS 5 F Bema a Manufacturies Wanted by Town Of Blind River. Situated on the Georgian Bay, eighty miles east of Sauit Ste. Marie, Ont. Canadian Pacific Railway runs through center of town and within stone’s throw of harbor. Abundance of hardwood, spruce, cedar and hemlock within close proximity. The town is supplied with abundance of electric power from the plant of Mr. F. Deagle, situated at White Falls, near by, and if necessary a great deal more could be gen- erated. The town has suitable mill site which-it is prepared to lease on easy terms to responsible parties, for manufacturing purposes. For particulars apply to M. F. DYKE, Town Clerk, or F. Y. W. BRATHWAITE, Secretary Board of Trade, Blind River, On- tario, Canada. 14-15-16-17 Timber Limit For Sale Timber Limit in Province of Alberta, tribu- tary to Saskatchewan River; small area; cva- veniently situated. Estimate, recent cruise, about eighty million feet, spruce and pine. For price and full particulars, apply Box 820. Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 13-16 Coast Lumber in the East From various sources come hints that the lumber business is getting ready for the Panama Canal. The general opinion seems to be that the way to handle West Coast products in the East after the opening of the canal is to ship to manufacturing plants on the eastern seaboard which shall be operated in con- nection with distributing yards, says the American Lumberman. Such projects are already under way in Philadelphia, and perhaps elsewhere, while a number of West Coast people are studying the matter with diligence. Over a year ago these investigations of \ CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER the matter began. At that time the lack of vessels suitable for the lumber business through the canal somewhat curbed enthusi- asm; but vessels are being built in some numbers and while at the opening of the canal there will probably be a shortage of tonnage that matter will be remedied as fast, perhaps, as the trade de- mands it. Those who expect that Pacific coast woods are going to jump into the eastern markets at the rate of hundreds of millions of feet a year at the start will be disappointed, but there is room, and there will be increasing room as the years go on, for West Coast lumber, and those who will make money out of the business are those who most carefully study the situation and make most careful preparations for the trade that is to come. Waste in the Veneer Room A great deal of valuable veneer is destroyed and thrown out as refuse in the veneer room, as the result of careless or improper cut- ting. The average chopper spoils a great deal of veneer. By care- ful attention to this work the vig- ilant manufacturer can reduce the cost of his veneer bills very ma- terially. The chopper who turns out five baskets of refuse of which three might have been saved is too expensive a man to keep in one’s employ a single day. Chestnut in Door Work We are led to think, in this day of rapid transit and continual in- termingling and intercommunt- cating, that provincialism is large- ly a thing of the past and every part of the country knows in every detail all the time what every other part of the country is doing. Moreover, we intermingle our wood products in what seems like a pretty thorough manner, shipping birch into the South and oak from the South into the North, redwood and California pine into the East, and hardwoods to the West, but just the same there is more or less provincialism both in the manufacture and use of doors, says an American writer. There is quite a section of the East, for example, in which the solid chestnut is. an important item, while in other sections of the country a chestnut door would be something of an oddity. In other words, there are doors such as birch and oak in the hardwood line that are familiar the coun- try over, and even the chestnut door may be met with now and then in every section of the coun- try; but there is an eastern terri- tory in which the chestnut door is about as familiar an article as the birch door in the North and the yellow pine door in the South. This territory takes in part of Pennsylvania and part of New York and Virginia, and practical- ly covers the section in which chestnut has long been an im-. portant wood in furniture and other cabinet work. In former years good chestnut was more plentiful than it is now and consequently not so high in price. It was easy to get higher grade material for door making and as a result the chestnut was among the first of the hardwood doors to become popular. The solid chestnut door is still hold- ing a favorite place in quite a sec- tion, but it is no longer so easy as it once was to get high-grade material at low cost for making it. The result is that in the mak- ing of solid chestnut doors today it is quite a practice to buy sound wormy wood, using the best cut- ting from it to make solid doors, and the balance—that which has too many worm holes for face work—for cores in the making of veneered doors. Chestnut is one of the admittedly best core woods going, and the worm holes in it help rather than hinder its useful- ness in this work. Therefore sound wormy chestnut is a very desir- able product for making up the core bodies of veneered doors. The veneered door is a familiar article everywhere and is used to quite an extent in every commun- ity in the country; consequently the combination works out well for the door business and makes chestnut quite an important item to the makers of doors in certain sections of the country. Durability of Wood Place a piece of any durable wood, a piece of iron and a piece of marble in some fairly dry place protected from sun and rain, but exposed to air in circulation, and which will last the longest? The wood will remain sound after the iron has become a heap of rust, and the marble a shapeless mass of carbonate of lime. If, how- ever, the wood becomes sufficient- ly damp that fungous growth can attack it, its life will be much shorter than the other two mater- ials. We think of stone as im- perishable, but hard water is merely water in which rocks have been dissolved by the carbonic acid gas of the atmosphere. Strength of Dressed Chestnut Lumber The spread of chestnut blight has resulted in the manufacture of considerable chestnut lumber from affected trees and sometimes difficulties are offered as to the quality of such lumber. In a re- cent press bulletin the Forest Ser- vice states that strength tests in- dicate that sound wood from chestnut trees affected by the bark disease is as strong as the ereen timber. The disease affects the trunk only and does not kill the wood, but about two years after the death of the tree fungi and insects attack it and injure the wood. There is a good de- mand for all chestnut products except cordwood, which does not 47 sell readily except when within shipping distance of extract plants, brass foundries, lime kilns, brick yards and charcoal palnts. The Forest Service further re- commends that in shipments of chestnut affected the bark should be removed, which would prevent spread of the disease. Tighten Your Bolts Just because a little effort is re- quired to tighten the bolts in Berlin round cylinders, I find that some of our more careless operat- ors even go so far as not to use a wrench at all in fastening these bolts. It is quite unreasonable to ex- pect knives to be held firmly in any kind of a cutter head, travel- in gat a terrific speed, unless a reasonable amount of precaution is taken. The knives of Berlin round heads will never move from their position if a small “T” wrench is used to tighten them as firmly as possible. Caution your operator against this and it may prevent a possible delay or accident. FOR RENT: : 3 COTTAGES © = If you want a real holiday, plan to spend your vacation, this year in Muskoka where “the breezy call of incense breathing morn” will put new life in mind and body. Mus- koka offers more real healthful en- joyment for less money than any other resort in the world. Four cottages to rent $125 to $200 on Bohemia Island, less than a mile from Royal Muskoka Hotel and good Golf Links. Box 771, Canada Lumberman Toronto, Ont. James F. Lawson Henry J. Welch LAWSON, WELCH & COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL ACENTS Crewn Life Bldg., Yenge and Celborne Sts. ~ Toronto Any kind for any purpose MACHINERY For the sawmill, planing mill, repair shop, steam or electric power plant. SEND FOR CATALOG H. W. PETRIE, Limited Montreal Toronto, Ont. Vancouver 48 CANADA UN BE RNA N Ontario In spite of the fact that a good many complaints are heard from the trade, general appearances would indicate that, although as much business as was done last year is not being done at the present time, conditions are very nearly normal. The holiday season being now in full swing, many lumber buyers are away from their offices and consequently very little buying is being done for future delivery. A very encouraging fact is that the manufacturers of flooring and also the box makers have plenty of orders on hand and are working full capacity to meet these orders. This is satisfactory in that it shows that there is plenty of building going on—and there is undoubtedly a need for many houses in the majority of the cities and towns of Ontario—also that the customers of the box makers, who embrace a very wide field, have quite a demand for boxes. It is also of in- terest to note that although wholesalers report that business is very slack at the moment there is very little, if any, reduction in the general price-list. Hemlock, which for a considerable time past has been excep- tionally high, in the last few weeks has shown a slight decrease in price, but there is no good reason to suppose that any appreciable drop may be expected for some time. Spruce, on the contrary, is still quite active and in view of the fact that the demand for desirable stocks seem to exceed the supply, prices have been well maintained. The hardwood market is still firm and conditions would seem to indicate that prospects are bright for business in the very near future. Within the last week or two quite a demand has arisen for the various grades of birch and as there does not appear to be any over plus of stock, prices are likely to be well maintained for a con- siderable period. At Ottawa the market seems to show that better conditions are likely to obtain in the very near future and that considerable improve- ment has been experienced within the last few weeks. It is, of course, perfectly natural that until a definite statement is received as to what changes will take place in the United States tariffs, trade with that country is liable to be uncertain. Trade with Great Britain is still steady and some big orders have recently been placed for shipping squares. Eastern Canada Very little change has been apparent in Montreal since our last report. Owing to the monetary conditions at present obtaining, wholesalers are not very keen on getting out for business. There also appears to be a considerable slackness in building operations and un- til the financial conditions improve considerably, no great increase in trade may be expected. However, the general opinion seems to be that the demand should be sufficiently large to keep the prices firm. Trade from local yards has, however, been pretty steady during the last months and consequently the stocks in the retailers’ yards are not very heavy as they have not been making their regular purchases during this period. As in other provinces the trade with the United States has been particularly quiet owing to the uncertainty as to what tariff changes will be made. Exports to Great Britain have been fairly satisfactory taking condition of the market on the other side into consideration. The increase in the situation has, however, caused somewhat of a slump in the Canadian shipments and the fact that the lumber has been coming slowly into this part has not improved the situation. Considerable improvement has, however, been shown in the ground woodwork, and a substantial increase in price has been noticed on recent shipments and a number of inquiries are coming in for fur- ther supplies. Western Canada Although very little improvement has been noticeable during the last few weeks and building operations have been, in a number of cases, suspended owing to lack of funds, the situation is by no means so gloomy as some pessimists would have us believe. In a number of towns where real estate has not been unduly boomed the sale of lumber has been quite satisfactory. There is unquestionably a gen- uine demand for lumber for building houses and the ever-increasing number of immigrants arriving in the West will stimulate this demand. Some reports, which were shown to our representative by a gentleman who controls a number of retail yards in the Western Pro- vinces, proved that more business had been done throughout their yards this year than last and also that the first six months of this year produced more business than during the similar period in the last three years. Review of Current Trade Conditions AND WOODWORKER At the coast, the drop of 50 cents in the price of graded fir logs which took place some time ago has not been altered. Shingle manu- facturers report very favorable conditions and there is nothing at present to indicate that the demand will appreciably decline. The railway companies have under construction many new branch lines and, as is usually the case, many lumber yards may be expected to materialize along their routes. Great Britain Satisfaction is expressed with the condition of trade at London and prices are keeping up. Floorings particularly are very scarce, and prices consequently show no sign of getting lower. In fact this short- age is very marked, and doubt is expressed as to where the supply is . coming from in the immediate future. June was a particularly busy month, and showed an increase of no less than 19,000 standards over the same month in 1912. In the same way the trade for the first six months of this year showed a gratifying increase over the same period of 1912. Business has been slack at Liverpool owing to the holidays, or wakes, which are so popular in Lancashire. An interruption has also been caused by the visit of their Majesties the King and Queen to the various towns in this vicinity. This visit created quite a demand for . spruce deals for erecting stands for spectators, but, of course this con- sumption is comparatively so small that it will not make any great alteration in the market. There is every indication, however, that spruce will command a high price in the near future, and the chief reason for this is that the strike in the mills at St. John, N.B., has considerably lessened the amount exported from there, and conse- quently those who are holding stocks will naturally be justified in obtaining as good a price as possible. The usual shipments from Mon- treal and Quebec are due to arrive shortly. The demand for hard- woods is still very brisk, and although larger quantities are arriving, they are easily disposed of. Altogether, the hardwood business ap- pears to be in quite a fluctuating condition. Two cargoes of spruce have recently arrived at Manchester from Miramichi and Campbellton, totalling together about 2,600 standards. United States The usual slackness which appears annually at this time is again in evidence, and the market may be expected to be quiet for a few weeks to come. Reports from Chicago indicate that consumers are still only buying for immediate requirements, and it is not expected that there will be much change in this situation before the Fall. The unsettled condition in the labor world is also no doubt to a large ex- tent responsible for the present quiet times. In spite of this, however, lumber receipts of Chicago during the week ending July 12th showed a considerable increase over the same period of 1912. The situation in New York is also very quiet, and what business there is is being done at considerably lower rates than were obtained a few months ago. The yards are disposing of their stock, and do not seem inclined to buy anything ahead at present. There is a limited demand for Eastern spruce in New York, and there is plenty being offered at pre- sent. However, a number of inquiries are being made and prices are consequently being maintained. The demand for hardwoods is only moderate in Chicago at present, but it is anticipated that the furniture manufacturers will shortly be compelled to purchase new stocks. Similar conditions appear to obtain in New York. A fair trade is being done in Buffalo and the vicinity, and optimism is expressed as to the prospects for Fall business. There is quite a scarcity of stocks of oak, so that considerable stiffening in the prices may be expected. The hemlock trade is probably in a more assured position than any other lumber in Chicago, although trade is quiet at the moment. The heavy demand which was experienced last year has kept stock low and the mills have only a fair quantity on hand. In New York the hem- lock is more in demand than any other lumber, and the yards are still buying in appreciable quantities, and thus the price is maintained. In Buffalo a big demand for hemlock is anticipated in the near future, and dealers are eagerly looking out for possible supplies, so that if anything, a stiffening of prices will be expected. Better Outlook on the Prairies ‘ye W. Mark DeCew, lumber manufacturer, Grand Forks, B.C., re- ports that a strong demand for lumber is expected from the prairie provinces within the next two months. He bases his opinion upon information gathered during a recent visit to Calgary. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 49 View of Mills in Sarnia. orway Silo Stock We are headquarters for Norway Silo Stock in 2 x 6 and 2 x 8 any length up to 4o feet. A stock of dry Norway and White Pine lumber 1s always on hand ready for prompt shipment. We also cut long timbers in any length up to 60 feet from Pine or B.C. Fir. SEND US YOUR ENQUIRIES AND ORDERS Cleveland-Sarnia Sawmills Co., Limited SARNIA, ONTARIO BPs Bork, Pres. F. H. Gorr, Vice-Pres. E. C. Barre, Gen. Mgr. W. A. Saurwein, Ass’t. Mgr. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Market Correspondence SPECIAL REPORTS ON CONDITIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD St. John News—Strike Still Curtails Trade St. John, N.B., July 21st; (Special to the Canada Lumberman).— The market for long lumber at St. John is practically marking time with the exception of a little local trade. About all the deals at the different mills have been shipped and very little stock of any kind remains at the mills, in fact the yards were never cleared so well, stock which was old and discolored having been sold off at good prices to the carpenters and builders, who, pressed to get material, were willing to take anything and pay the prices. The mills still remain idle and no signs of settlement are to be” seen at present, but, as the work outside the mills is getting more scarce, the men are beginning to become more discontented and may return at any time. The mills manufacturing for the American mar- ket feel that this enforced idleness will not be detrimental, as prac- tically no business at a profit can be had from their own market at this time, the bottom having apparently fallen out entirely during the last three weeks. However, as the yards are empty over there and the cut short on this side, it is felt that by the Fall prices must come back and business be much better. Furthermore, the English contractors for the deals from the provincial mills are not pushing for fulfillment of their contracts so it is to be hoped that this shut- down will work out in the end to the benefit of the manufacturers. Prices for English goods remain the same, although it is said that business in Great Britain in deals has eased slightly, but as general trade never was better there and the cut of deals is short all over the province, it is felt that the market in the Fall will stiffen over this Spring’s prices. ; In the American market the chief difficulty 1s to dispose of the cargoes at all, the question of price being quite a secondary consider- ation, as buyers are very scarce at present. Yards are simply buying for their immediate requirements and as the short and long leaf pine mills of the South are putting their stock on the market for whatever price they can obtain, spruce for the moment is practically inactive. However, after these mills have unloaded and are thus able to settle their outstanding liabilities, the impression in the trade is that spruce will go higher. Prices in New York are ranging from $18 to $24, according to the specifications, but there are more sales for random around $20 than there are at $24. Laths are easing off and it seems hard to be able to sell above $4.00 at New York. All the woodworking factories at St. John report plenty of work, but they are greatly handicapped in supplying their orders as they ~ cannot get lumber from the city mills, and the outside supply is lim- ited. Since the strike came on the factories have advanced many of the staple articles from $4 to $5 per 1,000 feet, and are reaping a harvest. All the logs of the St. John River Log Company are now in the booms and will be finished rafting in about four weeks; the output will be about sixty millions. Vessels for coastwise freights are having a hard time to find cargoes because of the strike here and freights have weakened from $4.25 to $3.25 per 1,000 to New York. Ottawa Trade News—Demand Still Moderate Ottawa, Ont., July 22nd; (Special to the Canada Lumberman).— Early in the year lumbermen in the Ottawa Valley had high hopes that this summer would be a record breaker as far as the volume of trade was concerned, but they did not anticipate that there would be serious tampering with the United States tariff, nor did they have any inkling that there would be a pronounced tightness of money, both of which causes have had a bad effect on local trade. The latest reports, gathered from some of the most prominent lumbermen in this district, are that though business is none too brisk at present, the prospects for an improvement are bright. Until the tariff changes are definitely settled there is not likely to be much lumber exported to the United States. The demand from the English market is fairly good and there have been some big or- - ders placed here recently by British firms for shipping squares! Some inconvenience is being felt by lumbermen along the Otta- wa river owing to the water there being at an exceptionally low point just now. At the foot of the Rideau Canal locks it recently measured 8 feet 9 inches as against 11 feet 10 inches on the same date last year. The long absence of rain is given as the cause. Leading lumbermen in this district report that they have had no difficulty in obtaining help this year and one gentleman, prominent in the lumber world, stated that he had not received so many applica- tions for work from men for ten years as he has this year. Many employers of labor stated that they are quite in accord with the cir- cular which has recently been distributed throughout Canada and Great Britain by the Canadian Trade Association warning intending — immigrants to be wary of coming to this country for employment without first ascertaining what the exact labor conditions are in the province to which they propose to come. Shepard & Morse intend sending more men into their camps at Kippewa this year than ever before. The advance guard will leave Ottawa about August Ist. The firm expects to employ about 500 men in their camps this year and make a bigger cut than last season. R. R. Williams, formerly treasurer and travelling salesman for the McAuliffe Davis Lumber Company, has gone into partnership with his father, and will trade under the name of the Williams Lumber Company, as formerly. Montreal Market News—Trade Conditions Unchanged Montreal, July 18th, (Special to the Canada Lumberman).—Com- paratively little change has occurred since my last letter. Wholesale lumbermen report that trade has undoubtedly slackened, and that, owing to monetary tightness, there is an inclination for building to slacken. Collections are difficult, and in view of this, some whole- salers are restricting their operations. One lumberman, however, expressed the view that prices will not decline to any extent; and he based his opinion on the ground that lumber is likely to be scarce, and that the demand will be sufficiently large to keep values firm. Stocks in the retailers’ yards are low, he stated, they having done a considerable trade during the past six months. Iirms transacting business with the United States say there is no improvement in the demand. Dimension timber is in slow demand. Business has been fairly good this year, but as several big contracts are held up, the inquiries have fallen off. Exports to Great Britain are fairly good, considering that the market on the other side is by no means satisfactory. The heavier freights have a tendency to curtail Canadian shipments, while the lumber, particularly pine, is not coming forward to this port at any- thing like the rate it should do. ; The ground wood market is on the up grade, and a few days ago 1,000 tons were sold on contract at an advance of two dollars, the pulp being of a specially good quality. It would thus appear that prices are inclined to go higher, and inquiries are coming in more freely. One or two of the large mills have heavy stock on hand and one mill has just closed down several grinders. It is probable, how- ever, that a better demand will set in, and that by the fall the accumu- lated stocks will have been absorbed. There is little variation in the sulphite situation. The Canadian paper mills are fully employed. In this country there is a good de- ae for sulphite, while reports from Europe indicate a very strong market. The following figures show the Canadian exports of chemical and Topas wood pulp and news print from May of last year until April, IMA sees $170,843 $226,698 _ $285,400 Ae: yt ee 154,753 195,134 280,891 July . 146,440 252,043 385,038 August . 147,899 363,455 370,462 September .%:. one: 158,484 518,607 397 061 October . 192,017 401,567 _ 500,550 INovemlberane.at eee 178,032 331,625 631,227 December ... 201,410 402,751 567 ,284 January. 182,576 1593371 915,072 ebitaivaeenee see ae 188,736 131,429 579,186 March ... PASM 284,692 920,126 April ., 202,110 143,126 594,554 Motay Be tase ah i.6s ea eo $3,410,498 $6,026,941 Better Markets at Tonawanda North Tonawanda, July 22nd, (Special to the Canada Lumber- man) :—After a period of several weeks’ inactivity it is gratifying to note that leading lumbermen here report that business is at pre- — sent better than normal and that there is consequently hope for even CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DRY SPRUCE BOARDS WE have them and can ship promptly now, but cannot promise to do so later because the annual car shortage will be with us. @ We have the largest stock of dry Spruce boards in Canada. Our assortment is now complete, but with the volume of orders we are receiving we will be short of certain items before long. If you are going to need Spruce boards this Fall, order early and make sure of having them when you need them. @ When ordering get the best,—the Silk Finish kind,— from the most reliable source, from the people with the most up-to-date dressing mills, the most efficient service. john Fenderson & Co. Incorporated Sales Office MILLS AT Sayab y Cedar Hall : 27 Besse Place aust, Que apcrodibeigceet. yo i ; Salmon Lake, Que. St. Moise, Que. Springfield, Mass. Jacquet River, N. B. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF DRY SPRUCE IN CANADA 52 better business when Congress has adjourned. The chief feature of the market is the unusual demand which is being experienced for the lower grades. The inquiries for these have been so persistent and so generally followed by orders that stock which has been held at upper lake ports is being rushed here to replenish the depleted stocks. Another pleasing feature of the trade is that lumber tonnage is more plentiful on the Great Lakes than at any previous period since navigation opened. ‘This is due to the fact that fewer cargoes are being offered to other points and the result is more boats for “the ser- vice of the local dealers. On the other hand there is a decided scarcity of canal tonnage with the result that lumber consigned to ports be- tween Tonawanda and the Atlantic seaboard is being held for want of boats to carry it. The reasons for this shortage is that many boats which formerly carried lumber are now carrying sand, gravel, and other material for the contractors who are enlarging the canal. number of canal boats on the Erie Canal, since the enlargement to 1,000 ton capacity began this year, is far too small to satisfactorily meet the demand of the lumber dealers and canal builders. Last year’s cut was fairly well cleaned up at the upper lake ports and only a small quantity of the new cut has made its appearance as yet. A few local buyers have received some, but it is not expected that there will be very much for disposal for a week or so. Two local lumbermen have recently been appointed to positions on the National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association, Mr. Maurice Preisch, of the Haines Lumber Company, taking a place on the board of managers, and Mr. W. H. Stradella, of the Northern Lumber Com- pany, being on the membership committee. A considerable quantity of cork white pine has recently been received by the R. T. Jones Lumber Company on Tonawanda Island. This stock is receiving a lot of attention as its scarcity a few years ago drove it out of the local market. This stock is arriving in from 2-in. to 6-in. thick and 20-in..to 40-in. wide. Tonawanda will be the western terminus of the new canal, which will be four times as large as the present Erie Canal, and it is antici- pated that work will be finished in time for the opening of navigation in 1915. The canal traffic from the Tonawandas this summer has been practically light, only 25,000,000 feet passing through the locks, half of which was unloaded at the docks of the Eastern Lumber Com- pany, which has no river dockage. This would leave about 12,000,000 feet as the total shipped east by canal, a showing of about half the average for the last ten years. Glasgow Trade Quarterly Report Disappointing Volume of Business—Stagnation in Demand for Timber—Deal Stocks Low and Prices Firm Calder, Henderson and Livingston, Glasgow, in their quartet’y timber market report under date of July 2nd, say: The voiume of business transacted during the quarter has been disappointing. “There was an entire absence of anything approaching animation and the demand was slow. The weaker c.if. prices ruling for pitc an unsettling effect and buyers lacked confidence in the stability of values in other woods, and this resulted in purchases being conned. to the limit of absolute wants. Arrivals from Canada, aliliough small, have been sufficient to meet all calls, and imports from otrer scurces more than covered requirements. Stocks in the aggregate are ample at present. Spot values of pitch pine fell in sympathy with the drop in c.i.f. quotations, but prices of other woods were on the whole steady. Steady orders emanated from the ship yards, but lately these have been curtailed on account of the prospect of a strike of the workmen. Once a compromise is reached a steady consumption of timber from this source may be looked for as the work on hand 1s pienviful. The output of tonnage for the past six months, which constituted a record for the Clyde, was 348,475 tons, as compared with 229.586 tons for the corresponding period last year. Packing-case makers are moderately employed, bui joiners are quiet, and house building still remains in a dull state. are reported to be busier than they have been for some tinue. Canada—St. Lawrence—Yellow Pine—Waney—There has been no import. Stagnation characterized the demand for this commodity during the past six months, and the consumption has been very dis- appointing. The stock is principally 1st class deckwood, held chiefly on merchants’ account, and is excessive. The shipyards are the prin cipal operators in deckwood, but the high level which prices have reached has caused them to use cheaper substitutes, amongst othe:s Oregon pine, large quantities of which in cut sizes were contracted for, so that the outlook for yellow pine deckwood is at the moment none of the brightest. Quotations are nominal. A small transaction in 2nd. quality is reported at a poor figure. Square—There were’ no enquiries. Stocks are exhausted. Elm—The demand has been disappointing and the consumption below the average, the high figures wanted tending to check purchas- ies h pine had _ Cabinet makers. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ing beyond actual wants. Stocks are too heavy considering the pre- sent position and are composed principally of Prime quality wood, and are largely in merchants’ hands. Oak logs—A steady movement has taken place into consumption and the stock is very light, and is held by consumers. Values are high with an upward trend. -Birch—Logs—Arrivals were extremely heavy, the bulk being round logs on contract to a large local consumer. Of hewn logs only a moderate quantity came forward, and these were for the most part against contract. Consigned parcels sold readily at from 23d. to 2s. per cubic foot for 14 to 15 in. average. Stocks of hewn are light, but a fair sized parcel is reported now on passage. Planks—Supplies were light, and met with a ready sale around £14 5s. per St. Petersburg Standard ex quay. Values are inclined to be firmer. Deals, Battens and Boards—Supplies of deals and sidings during the quarter have been light, and the demand has been much below what was expected at this season of the year. Deal stocks are low, but that of sidings is ample for present wants. Values of deals are firm but sidings are weak. Pine—Firsts—Only broad deals were im- ported, but enquiries were not numerous. The high figures required restricted sales, and values were difficult to maintain in competition with sugar pine. The stock while low is ample at present. No trans- actions took place in regulars and undersizes as there was no stock to offer. Some movement took place in good pine sidings, but the figures realized were inadequate. Seconds—Arrivals were light, regu- lars and undersizes were in best request and sold well at full figures. Thirds—Broads and undersizes were dull, but regulars were in demand and the small import went direct into consumption at firm rates. Red pine—Owing to the quietness prevailing in the house building section there has been little or no demand. Some thick deals, prin- cipally 4-inch were imported during the quarter and were disposed of at a fair price considering the position. Spruce—With buyers failing to respond to the high figures re- quired, supplies entirely ceased during the quarter. Transactions were confined to the small stock in merchants’ hands, and values were strictly retail. The stock is now very low, and buyers are filling their requirements from the Baltic. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick :—Birch—Logs—Arrivals were moderate and were readily disposed of at firm values. The demand, however, is not active and stock on hand is ample at present. Planks ——Have been sparingly imported and chiefly on contract. Values are firm. Pine—There have been few enquiries and the stock is ample. Spruce—The import during the quarter was fairly heavy, the bulk going direct into consumption to a large local consumer. Otherwise the demand has been quiet, and values in competition with Riga goods have not reached the equivalent of current c.if. quotations. Stocks are low and consist for the most part of scantling sizes. Liverpool and Manchester Stocks The following tables showing the quantity of stocks, etc., at Liver- pool on July 1st is furnished by H. W. Lightburne & Company, Liver- pool, Eng., through their St. John, N.B., representatives John E. Moore and Company, Limited. Spruce and Birch Month Ending, 30th June, 1913 Liverpool Import Consumption Stock 1911 1912 1913 1911 1912 1913 1911 1912 1913 Spruce & Pine 4,850 12,540 7,380 2,330 3,640 4,770 6,500 11,610 6,570 Stds. Birch logs ... 680 1,040 240 . 300 600 420 1,340 1,240 600 loads Birch planks. 503 988 442 449 546 521 200 §=928 636 Stds. Manchester ; Spruce ... ...7,510 9,430 7,250 3,380 4,320 3,560 9,330 11,640 8,400 Stds. Birch logs ... 560 840 980 520 420 920 300 720 540 loads Birch planks. 145 406 (145 _ 85 48 79 176 ~=-564 485 Stds. Stocks in Manchester and Liverpool Combined ; Spruce 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 Manchester ... 7,970 7,070 9,330 11,640 8,400 - Liverpool ...... 8,440 7,170 6,500 11,610 6,570 16,410 14,240 15,830 23,250 14,970 Stds. Birch Logs Manchester ... 420 340 300 720 540 Liverpool ... 1,280 420 1,340 1,240 600 1,700 760 1,640 © 1,960 1,140 Loads Birch Planks Manchester ... 855 746 176 564 485 Liverpool ... 521 255 200 928 636 1,276 1,001 376 1,492 1,121 Stds. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 53 Fir Lumber and Timber Manufactured from the Finest Standing Timber in British Columbia, in Canada’s Largest Sawmill Railroad and Structural Timber, Flooring, Ceiling, Cross Arms and Interior Finish PROMPT SHIPMENT sss =U 2 = E Zz S/ S ‘ey F R C R O S :S A R M S Ot ee OO. Ole ee 2 CO} Gems» Capacity 750,000 ft. daily We Dress Timber up to 24 x 36 Mail or Wire your Inquiries to nearest Branch Sales Office— TORONTO 70 King Street East Hugh A. Rose, Represenative WINNIPEG, MAN. Farmers Building H. W. Dickey, . MANITOBA Travelling Representative H. Paterson SASKATCHEWAN be iW North and + w bogke ALBERTA Si Montgomery a Malone Mail or Wire HEAD OFFICE, ae Mills, B. C. 54 CANADA e LUMBERMAN First of all | desire to call your attention to the fact that in speak- ing of hardwood waste we do not mean an economic waste at all, but simply despoiled or leftover material. If the producing of something valuable out of this material can be done at a profit it should be saved, but it must be remembered that the waste material 1s something tangible and evident to the senses, whereas the labor that may be expended in rendering this waste material valuable is often illusive and intangible and unless the operation has an accurate system of accounting, the efforts to save waste material may easily cause a greater waste of labor. The problem of utilizing waste material is largely a problem of more efficient processes of labor and results are otten so misleading that we all of us find ourselves occasionally handling waste material in one way or another at an actual loss. The amount of waste mater- ial, however, accruing from the manufacture of hardwood lumber is so great that we all feel the necessit- of making some effort towards its utilization. This waste material takes place: First—in the woods; second— at the mill; third—at the place the lumber is consumed. I shall discuss only the first two of these sources. “The waste in the woods is the greatest in bulk. Our specifications for logging birch and maple are 8-inch surface clear for birch, and 10-inch surtace clear for maple. Since we adopted these specifications the value of birch and maple has increased over $5 per M and it occurred to me that this advance would enable me to cut my logs on a much harder speci- fication both as to size and character of the log. We made interesting experiments in this line. We reduced our specifications to 7-inch and up for birch and 8-inch and up for maple and included a fairly hard grade or No. 2 log. This difference in the specification increased the cost of logging from $1 to $2 per M. The smaller and rougher logs decreased our cut at the mill some 20 per cent. with a consequent increase in cost of sawing of that amount. The larger percentage of low grade lumber decreases the average value of the product of the log, so that by endeavoring to utilize the poorer logs in our forests and thus to decrease the waste of material in the woods, we virtually increase the cost of our lumber more than $5 per M and if we had had any means of determining the actual cost of manufacturing the poorer logs into lumber, it would probably have amounted to four or five times the value of the product obtained, so we have come to the conclusion that with our stand of timber 8 and 10-inch surface clear limits for logging birch and maple are the limits of economy. These specifications take not more than 30 to 35 per cent of the weight of the wood from the land, or 65 to 70 per cent of the weight of the material in our forests is left on the ground as having no economic value. The second source of waste material is at the mill. Saw keri, slabs, edgings and trimmings. The modern band saws have reduced the waste of saw kerf to less than half of what it was with the circular saw—in other words, it has been reduced from twenty per cent. to around eight per cent. If any one is sawing lumber with a circular saw, he can save the price of a band mill in saw kerf in a year’s saw- ing. More careful sawing or the use of slab resaw has reduced the waste of material from slabs, and careful attention to edging and trimming, the use of odd lengths in lumber, the crowding of wane and bark into’ low grade crating and box lumber has still further reduced the amount of waste in sawing up the log. In hemlock, basswood and elm, a percentage of the waste of slabs and edgings is utilized for lath and squares, but when all these things are taken into consideration, there is still over a cord of refuse to a thousand feet of lumber. Approximately two-thirds of this goes into fuel as sawdust and hog feed, and one-third is available for other uses —that is to say, that approximately fifty per cent. of the weight of the merchantable log goes into lumber, thirty per cent. into fuel and twenty per cent. into wood available for other uses. If these percentages of waste are approximately correct, you will see that the lumber produced from the hardwood forest is fifteen per cent. of the weight of the standing timber and that this is under the most improved modern conditions of manufacture. If the birch and maple yields sixty per cent. merchantable lumber against forty per cent. No. 3 the merchantable lumber would be approximately nine per cent. of the weight of the material in the standing forests. Solutions of Problem are Numerous The utilization of this waste material so that we obtain a value from it in excess of the labor expended on it, is a problem with as many different solutions as there are different hardwood operations. AND Utilization of Hardwood Waste By R. B. Goodman WOODWORKER [f the mill is located at a remote distance from the timber and freight is paid on the logs, it is obvious that the possibility of bringing in a greater proportion of weight of material from the standing timber is largely reduced. Milis that are located at a remote distance from the timber are usually in large towns or cities and the waste material at the mill is more available for sale as fuel than for any other pur- pose. When the mill is located in the heart of the timber, as our mill at Goodman, we have found that after selling a small amount of our mill waste for local consumption as fuel, we have reached the end of our resources for the best prices that we have been able to obtain in the larger cities for short wood has not compensated us for the actual cost of handling same from the mill to the car, and while we have offered for the past four years, and are still offering to finance any reasonable proposition submitted to us for the manutacturing of our refuse into any of the numerous articles of commerce made from small pieces of wood—all the way from dowel pins to pail handles. All the propositions that have come to us, however, have been im- practicable. The cost of labor involved precluding any possibility of profit, and while there are many specialties in hardwood, such as broom handles, special material for the manufacture of furniture, agricultural implements, ten pins, billiard cues, etc., nearly all of these specialties require not the refuse material but the pick of the logs. We have tried to solve the problem of utilizing a larger proportion of waste material in the woods and practically all of the waste at the mill in birch and maple by erecting a chemical plant at Goodman for destructive distillation. This plant is of the oven type. Plants for the destructive distillation of hardwood in this country are of three types: the small retort plant, in which the wood is packed in small retorts and then charred; kiln plants, in which the wood is charred partly by its own combustion, and oven plants, in which the wood is loaded on iron buggies and chowed into large iron retorts or ovens. Our plant has six of these large retorts, each holding eight cords of wood at a charge, or a daily capacity of charring forty-eight cords of hardwood. This plant with its adjacent woodyards, system - of track and the installation of boilers and pumps for supplying steam and water, cost approximately $200,000, and the preparing of chemical wood and other requirements of operation require a working capital of $25,000. The returns from this plant, however, after a fair deduc- tion for depreciation, show a profit of between six and eight per cent. and the prices at which we are supplying this plant with hardwood leave a margin of profit of approximately $1 per cord—as the com- pensation, however, allotted to the production of the wood fluctuates with the market value of the chemicals produced and as the market value of the chemicals produced, and as the chemicals are all now at a high value, we do nat figure more than a return of 50c per cord for stumpage over a long period of years. The requirements of wood for the retorts is very exacting. Only the heaviest slabs and edgings can be used and it is impossible to use wood containing excessive doze or streaks of rot; the wood must be split so that it does not exceed 6 inches in thickness or 12 inches in width; the wood must be all hardwood and seasoned for one year before it is ready for use. We have found serious difficulty in getting out this wood by the old method of wood choppers working in the timber. These difficulties are: scarcity of expert labor and its inferior quality, the necessity of constant and rigid inspection of the wood and after the wood is out; the risk of fire during the year it has to stay in pile for seasoning. The labor required to haul this wood and load on cars is as great as the original chopping and to these items of risk and expense, we add the necessity of leaving in our logging spurs for a year longer than would be required for logging only—con- sequently requiring a double amount of steel for this purpose. On account of these objections we early came to the conclusion that it would be cheaper to manufacture the chemical wood at the mill. We cut the chemical wood in log lengths, i.e., we log the land clean, leaving only saplings under 5-inch, dozey trees and tree tops. — We bring this chemical wood to our mill with our merchantable logs, © sorting at the mill and running the rough and small logs to the wood mill where they are butted to 50-inch and run through split saws to be cut into sizes complying with retort wood specifications. The heavy slabs and edgings are conveyed so as to mix with the output of the wood mill and the wood is piled on cars’at the mill, and taken to the chemical wood yard, where it is piled to dry and season. — This process being mixed with our regular operation is obviously one in which it is difficult to determine actual unit cost, but we be- lieve that this method is cheaper and certainly more reliable than chopping in the woods, and it enables us to utilize wood that the CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 Two Roll Wet Machine “ Extra Heavy Design ” Every Pulp Mill Owner Should Investigate Economy of Stock. Economy of Labor. Economy of Power. Economy of Space. 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Limited Sherbrooke - Montreal - St. Catharines - Cobalt - South Porcupine - Vancouver - Rossland Works: Sherbrooke, Que., St. Catharines, Ont. 56 CANADA LUMBERMAN choppers are unable to split by hand. The wood mill, however, is an additional investment. The operation of a retort chemical plant while comparatively simple, requires a few highly skilled men and great care in the regu- ation of its operation. Our plant has an installation of one 1,500 gal. pump for pumping water for the condensing vaport, and five 150 h.p. boilers for supplying steam for distillation. A switch engine is re- quired for shifting the wood cars and pulling the retort buggies. The labor required for all departments aggregate ninety men. Products of the plant are approximately as follows: Per cord of wood, 50 bushels charcoal, 11 gallons of 82 per cent. crude alcohol and 160 Ibs. of acetate of lime. These products, with the exception of charcoal, are easily marketable under normal market conditions. The difficulty with the charcoal is that the domestic market within shipping radius of our northern hardwood operations, is so narrow that it is impossible to depend upon it and our chief wholesale use of charcoal is in the manufacture of charcoal iron. Owing to its low value and great bulk and its tendency to spontaneous combustion it is impracticable to ship charcoal in bulk for any great distance by rail, so that the second step in the process of utilizing chemical wood is the erection of a blast furnace unless there is already one near enough to the operation to contract for its output. The other products: alcohol and acetate of lime, while being capable of shipment for long distances and even available for export, are chemicals for which there is not a very large demand for in the arts. Wood alcohol has to compete with the more cheaply manufactured and more widely denatured grain alcohol, and only a slight stimulation to the production of acetate immediately reduces its price. In the course of the past five years the total value of the charcoal, alcohol and acetate produced from a cord of wood has fluctuated from $6 with practically no demand, up to a total of $11. Our costs per cord carbonized are about $8.50. As the weight of a cord of wood is approximately equal to a thousand feet of lumber, and we are obtaining a.cord of wood for each thousand feet of lumber manufactured, it would be seen that we are utilizing twice as much of the material in our hardwood forests, as we were in the manufacture of lumber alone. Our own plant is the minimum in size that it is practical to operate and plants twice or three times its -Size are better suited to economy of operation. It would follow, therefore, that the requirements for even the smallest chemical plant are as follows: First, a mill located near the timber, the available hardwood timber to be at least twenty years’ supply, at the rate of Mills at Vancouver and R.uskin, B. C. James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA $45.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- marks, Copyrights, De- signs procured. Patents obtained, sold, developed and manufac- tured on royalty. Inventions perfected, marketed, protected, handled and developed. PATENT ATTORNEYS AND TERMS. WRITE FOR PRICES E.H. Heaps & Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish, etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR. TIMBER AND WOODWORKER ten million feet of hardwood per year; second, sufficient supply of running water; third, proximity of charcoal iron furnace. Qualities of Water-Soaked Wood While it has long been recognized that soaking wood had some effect upon it, no careful study of the matter has been made in this country. Ina general way it is known that prolonged soaking results in leaching out certain substances, thereby making it lighter, some- what more resistant to decay, easier to season, and reducing the tend- ency of the manufactured lumber to shrink and swell. In olden times leaching with water was much practised by joiners. In Japan it is a common custom to store timber in water, and although this is done to protect the wood from rot, it is an interesting fact that Japanese wood manufacturers excel in the absence of the unfortunate ‘“work- ing” and checking. { In order to determine just what influence soaking has on timber, a very extensive series of experiments through many years was re- cently completed at the Austrian experiment station. Wood from eighty-eight trees, representing nine different species, was used, one- half cut in summer the other in winter. Specimens were tested after treating in four different ways, namely, (1) unsoaked, (2) soaked in standing. fresh water, (3) soaked in running fresh water, (4) soaked in salt water. The soaking extended over periods of from one and one-half to three and three-quarter years. One general conclusion reached was that soaking the wood iu fresh water, such as occurs in the process of rafting logs, or from lying in mill ponds, or where wood becomes frequently wet from showers, and in similar ways, exerts a favorable influence on the wood by decreasing the hygroscopicity and thereby decreasing the shrink- ing and swelling. The danger of checking is lessened as well. A favorable influence also is probably exerted on the durability of the wood, though this could only be assumed. It would require several years more to demonstrate the accuracy of this conclusion. - Soaking in salt water appeared to lessen the shrinkage as com pared to that of unsoaked wood. Owing, however, to the absorption of salt, which has a strong affinity for moisture, the hygroscopicity is increased, thereby causing a greater degree of swelling and. warping when the wood is exposed to variable humidities. 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CAMERON, President and General Manager. hai 60 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Elmira Pulleys Three years of manufacture without one complaint because Elmira Wood Split Pulleys are carefully made from well seasoned wood. Next pulley you need try ELMIRA. Elmira Machinery &Transmission Co. ELMIRA, CAN. Limited A. M. Ellicott Co., 301 St. James St., Montreal, Que. Sole Eastern Agents CEDAR Shingles Campbell - MacLaurin Lumber Co. Limited Board of Trade Building, MONTREAL We Solicit Your Correspondence Concerning Immediate or Future Offerings of Spruce and Hemlock Boards, Sizes, Lath and _ shingles. ~ We buy F.O.B. Car or Cargo or sell on commission. We The Woodstock Lumber Co. ay 131 State Street, Boston, Mass. EDGINGS Ontario The Ontario Paper Company will start one machine on August 1. It is the largest newsprint machine in the world. The Riordon Paper & Pulp Company have started their sulphite mill at Merriton, Ont., it having been closed down since the 1st of March. The Globe Casket Company, London, Ont., is considering the purchase of woodworking equipment. Jno. Ferguson is president of the company. Wood Mosaic Company, Inc., New Albany, Ind., will establish a Canadian branch at Stratford, Ont. Have secured site embracing five acres and proper to erect a plant thereon costing about $100,000. Ottawa has obtained another lumber manufacturing plant, L. MacLean, of Montreal, who runs a flooring and roofing manufacturing plant in that city, has decided to establish a branch there in the old Warnock mill, Ottawa be- ing chosen on account of its shipping facilities. A large Cleveland, Ohio, firm owning and operating extensive American plants for creosoting railway ties recently wrote to the city of London, Ont., to ascertain whether a site suitable for the establishment of a Canadian plant could be secured in that vicinity. The company report that they may locate there. Plans are progressing favorably for the merging of the interests of the Spanish River Pulp & Paper Company, the Lake Superior Paper Company, and the Ontario Pulp & Paper Company. The merger has been approved by the directors of the Spanish River Pulp & Paper Company and a by-law has been submitted to the shareholders. The Andrew Lumber Company, Ligeeee has been incorporated, with a capital of $150,000, to carry on business as timber merchants, saw millers, dealers in timber and wood products of all kinds, with head office at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The provisional directors are H. R. Andrews, J. Rk. Andrews, lumber merchants, and I. C. Jennings, attorney, all of Escanaba, Michigan. Although the midsummer months are usually accompanied by low ship- ments of pulpwood out of Northern Ontario, owing to the difficulty in handl- ing the wood through the bush in the north when snow is absent, the June shipments amounted to 1,071 cords. Earlton and Cochrane produced the largest amount among the towns, the former shipping 327 cords and the latter 148. Iroquois Falls shipments were but 14 cords, which would indicate that the product in that vicinity is being held for the completion of the pulp mills to be built there. In order to forestall the destructive borers and prevent the loss of valuable material the Ontario Department of Lands, Forests and Mines has decided to sell the timber on certain lands burned over by the recent forest fires. Tenders will be received until August 26 for the timber on lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 in the second concession of the Township of Dana. For timber on berth G71, north of Rainy River, tenders will be received until August 19. A sale of the timber will also be held. It is located on berth G7, on Jackfish Lake, north of Rainy Lake, where the pine has been cut. Tenders will be received until August 6. Eastern Canada Lumber shipments from Campbellton N.B., this year will, it is expected, far exceed those of former years. Mr. Charles E. Read, secretary-treasurer of the Riordon Pulp and Paper Company, Montreal, has just returned from a business trip to England. The town council of Greenfield Park near Montreal are contemplating the purchase of 200,000 feet of lumber to complete their sidewalks. The secretary of the council is Mr. F. W. Humphrey. The Degrasse Paper Company, in conjunction with the New York World, have purchased from Mr. D. H. Pennington, of Quebec, his pulpwood limits at Murray Bay, comprising 52,000 acres. The price paid was $400,000. A forestry survey of the lumber lands of the estate of the late John Gib- son on the Nashwaak will be made this summer by a party under the direction of Eug. A. FitzRandolph, of Randolph, N.B. The party is now in the field. Over 5,000 acres of crown timber lands were burned over in the neighbor- hood of Cedar Brook, N.B., early in July and a lumber camp owned by Mr. J. D. McLaughlin, of Red Rapids, containing about $3,000 worth of supplies, was destroyed. M. P. and J. T. Davis, of Ottawa, have been awarded the contract for constructing at St. Joseph de Levis, Que., the largest dry dock on the con- tinent. The price is $2,721,116. The dock will be 1,200 feet long to accom- modate the largest vessels; and an immense quantity of timber will be used in its construction. According to the estimate of one of the leading St. John, N.B., lumber- men, there are 60,000,000 feet of logs at present in the South Bay booms. The cause of the collection of so many logs being in the booms is the prolonged mill strike. For every thousand feet of logs in the booms the owners have to pay ten cents, and for the removal of the same to the mills they pay twenty cents. The directors of the Laurentide Company held a meeting recently at which details regarding the new stock issue were finally settled. It was decided that $2,400,000 of stock is to be issued to the present shareholders at par. As the outstanding issue is $7,200,000, the shareholders will have a right to subscribe to one new share for every three shares held. Laurentide’s authorized capital. is $10,000,000, so with the new issue, the outstanding capital will be raised to within $400,000 of that amount. The Miramichi Lumber Company and Foundations Limited, of Chatham, N.B., are having trouble over the conflict of their interests. Recently one of the lumber company’s rafts fouled the construction company’s works, carrying away a portion of them. The construction company then cut the raft clear and it went adrift. The lumber company now threaten a law suit and the con- CANADA LUMBERMAN struction company claim that no one was in charge of the raft or it could have been saved and the damage prevented. A dispute is on between the Gatineau Boom Company, which has charge of river driving on the Gatineau, and the city of Hull over the desire of the former to open the Gatineau toll bridge negr Gatineau Point for purposes of navigation. The original lessee of the bridge recently had his right to collect tolls cancelled by a superior court judgment and now refuses to open the bridge. The boom company states it will itself take such action as is abso- lutely necessary if it is to carry on its operation, and threatens to hold the city responsible in case of any accident arising owing to the fact that no-one is in charge of the bridge. One of the largest contracts of its kind ever let and one which illustrates the growing use of scientific methods in modern lumbering, has been awarded by the MacLaren Lumber Company, of Buckingham, P.Q., to Vitale & Rothe- ray, forest engineers, of New York, for a complete cruise and report on the _firm’s limits along the Lievre River. A crew of forty cruisers will be engaged on the work and it will occupy at least a year and a half. The MacLaren Lum- ber Company own between 2,600 and 2,700 square miles along the Lievre. Mr. Rotheray will report not only on the amount of lumber but on its qualities of growth and the quantity of lumber which may be cut from year to year and still permit of reproduction. Mr. J. E. Rotheray, who will direct the work, is a graduate of Yale University and was a classmate of Mr. H. R. MacMillan, head of the British Columbia forestry service, and Mr. G. Piche, who holds a like position in the Province of Quebec. Western Canada The Vancouver Logging Company, Limited, has been incorporated in British Columbia, with a capital stock of $25,000, and head office at Vancouver. Forest fires occurred during the last two weeks of July in the country be- tween Tete Jaun Cache and Jasper. The fire was some ten miles in length and approximately two miles wide. Plans are in course of preparation for the organization in Alberta, prob- ably with headquarters in Edmonton, of a retail lumbermen’s association, sim- ilar to those of the United States and Eastern Canada. The Canadian Panama Timber & Logging Company, Limited, has been incorporated in British Columbia, with head office at Victoria, and capital of $100,000. The objects of the company include the carrying on of the business of timber merchants, sawmill proprietors, lumbermen, etc. William E. Hawke, of Melfort, has been appointed first timber berth in- spector for the Province of Saskatchewan. Mr. Hawke has been engaged in forestry work for the Dominion Government, and for many years past has been a resident of the northern portion of the province. He is thoroughly equipped for the undertaking of his new duties. The Everett Pulp & Paper Company have secured an extra-provincial license to carry on business in the province of British Columbia, with head office for the province at Vancouver. Jno. H. Lawson, Jr., barrister, Vancouver, B.C., is attorney for the company. The company’s capital is placed at $672,- 000. The objects of the company are to manufacture all kinds of pulp and paper from wood, etc. Logging operations in the coast district of British Columbia during the second quarter of the present year, according to reports received by the in- spector, showed a cut of 240,000,000 feet of logs, as compared with 218,000,000 feet for the corresponding period of last year. A conservative estimate for the entire province would be about 325,000,000, a remarkable showing in view of the unsatisfactory state of the lumber trade. Recent reports from Dawson tell of extensive forest fires along the upper Yukon and in places in northern British Columbia traversed by the Yukon telegraph line. Mr. Louis K. Schnoborn reports fires everywhere. The dam- age to forests in the Yukon last year by fires entailed the loss of millions of feet of splendid timber, and it seems similar losses will be sustained this sca- son. The prolonged dry spell may be largely responsible. The engineers of the provincial forestry department have commenced cruising the timber of the watersheds of the various creeks on the north shore of Burrard Inlet. When all information has been gathered it will be placed be- fore the Vancouver water committee to help them in their work of con- serving the water supply. This scheme involves the purchasing by the city of timber limits in the watershed of Seymour Creek for a number of miles from the present intake towards its source and the construction of a dam which will create a reservoir lake. In order to facilitate the work of protecting the forests from fire, the British Columbia Government is building a number of trails through the danger areas to aid in concentrating the forest guards in an emergency. Work is going on at present on a trail from Gordon Pasha Lake to Powell Lake; a trail from Campbell Lake to Salmon River Valley, and a trail from Bond Sound to Kingcom Inlet. Cabins are being built along the trails at intervals to form resthouses for the fire wardens, and supplies are being packed in over the trails, in order to prepare for emergencies. The rainy summer which the coast district has had so-far has prevented any forest fires from breaking out. The superintendent, Mr. George D. McKay, has a supplementary list of fire guards who will be set to work as soon as the weather gives any indication of proving conducive to forest fires. Vancouver Lumber Company, Limited, Vancouver, B.C., report that on account of present conditions in the lumber trade they will not commence work at present upon equipping their cedar lumber and shingle mill at Roche Point. The cedar mill is practically complete as it stands although a few changes are to be made. It is a 24-ft. mill, equipped with a Clark 10-ft. band, 12 x 72 edger, 48-in. Wickes gang saw and pneumatic trimmers and slasher. The company also intends to put in a Mershon re-saw 72-in., and two Curtis stackers and to re-build their kilns. They have three North Coast Kilns, 104 it. long. They will also add two boilers to the steam plant. They intend to build a shingle mill equipped with 12 single upright machines. They have not yet decided upon the details in connection with these alterations. The com- pany will cut about 20,000,000 feet of logs per year and make 100,000,000 shingles and 10,000,000 feet of lumber, practically all upper grades for siding and finishing. The plant will be operated and the output handled from the main office at Vancouver. The plant has about 1500 feet of deep water front- age and 20 acres of land. When it is complete the company will have in- vested about $300,000 upon it. : AND WOODWORKER 61 Wanted Immediately (already sawn or to be sawn) 1” Dead Cull Birch 1” Mill Cull Elm 1” Dead Cull Spruce 1” Dead Cull White Pine 1” Mill Cull White Pine 1” Cull Red Pine 5/8” Cull Spruce Write us, giving estimates of quantities, best cash prices, f.o. b. cars, shipping points, and full particulars, and also of any other stock which you may have to offer. Read Bros., Lt Lumber and Lath Pine, Hemlock, 43 Victoria Street Spruce and Hardwood Toronto, Ont. @ Pine | Red and White pruce Lumber and Timber Write for our Stock List. We always have on hand a good supply of the above line — fine well seasoned stock. Thos. Mackarell & Co. Montreal Ottawa 62 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and~- each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a draft issued by a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of . British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre, The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— | Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each, Shingle bolts, 25 cents-per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators pa others on agatesiles to the Dominion Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, a Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912. t | CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 The Machine Man’s Best Friend— The Employer’s Best Investment. It is not a hard job to match cross- grained and knotty lumber, to manufac- ture all kinds of tough and _ fibrous material into merchantable products, when your mill is equipped with the proper Shimer Cutter Heads. The simplifying of the process is worked out Se in our factory and given to you iM the se sie tines, wi Pepanion make-ready we build into every Shimer ae ee Cutter Head. ae iy We are anxious to prove these facts to you and in- vite you to investigate freely our claims that the Shimer Cutter Head is better and cheaper for Flooring, Ceiling, Siding, Ship Lap, Double Ceiling, or for Door and Sash mouldings than any other tool made for the purpose. With the Shimer System of Cutter Heads in your mill there is no fitting up for Ship Lap, Double Ceiling or other change of work, a process that is always un- r profitable. Simply slip on the spindles the Shimer Heads The Shimer Limited in solid section, | made for the purpose and the Fig. 625. Groove Head with 8 Bits K é 4 and the self-centering and spindle job will be a prohtable one 1n clamping features. Price $33.50 ; é each, complete. the time and material saved and the advertising features of the better product turned out. Don't risk spoiling material which has cost you | good, honest money. Get the Heads we recommend as best suited to feed of your machine and character of your work and we will take all the risks of your being pleased © a with the results. Fie. 203, Popular Expansion Groove Head with 4 bit seats, complete, , net $20.48. Made also with 6 and Do it to-day ! 8 Bits to each Head, Address - SAMUEL J. SHIMER & SONS, Galt, Ont. Can. 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Abbot Company, D. S. .. Fite American Engine & Boiler Wks. 69 Amer. Woodworking Mach. Co. 66 Andersonmec (Go. CG. ‘Ga. 10 Atkins Company, E. C. .. 59 Atlantic Lumber Co. .. a eel MISET WW SON cries Cae ea ee LO 3aldwin Locomotive Works .. .. 79 Bathurst Lumber Company .. 26 Bartram Brothers, Limited .. v4 Batts, Limited .. at 84 Berlin Machine ‘iors A Beckelvine:- "Co: Ca «dace cee ee 24 Bradley Lumber Co., E. C. .. 13 Brennen & Sons, M. .. Breeze, Denison & Co. 65 Bromley, William H. .. 7 Butterworth & Lowe 69 Cameron Lumber Company .. 23 Campbell-MacLaurin Lum. Co. . 60 Canada Wood Specialty Co. Ltd. 10 Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. 80 Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd. .. 1 Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co. . 69 Can. Linderman Company 42-43 Canadian Office & School Furni- ture Company .. .. . 10 Can. Western Lumber Got 53 Cantece Kemp! +4 sews tee ee te eee Ll Carborundum Company .. Carss Mackinaw Company aime3 Casey-Shaw Lumber Co... .. .. 12 Christy-Moir Company eRe) Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co. . 49 Clifford & Co., J. M. .. 19 Cling Surface Company .. 72 Clyde Iron Works .. 75 CoghliniGo;-B: jis: it Colonial Lumber Co. .. Bees aged Gutler, uO Gy tetas see eee 09 Dalhousie: Wamber Covws teen oe Li Dixon Crucible Co., Jos. .. 79 Defiance Machine Works .. 21 Disston & Sons, Henry .. Seni Dominion Timber Regulations .. 62 Donogh & Co., John .. 14 Douglas & Company .. 24. 15 Eagle Lumber Co. 15 East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. 69 Bean Compatiy) +. 0a. “ame: 14 Eckardt & Co: He Pa 22 Scandinavia For Direct Drives whether straight Ellicott Company, A. M. .. Elmira Machinery & Transmis- sion Company Estate James Davidson .. F Fassett Lumber Co., Ltd... .. .. Farnworth & Jardine .. Fesserton Timber Co. .. .. ling Ge Beare (COs Jo Ae 25 oo Go Federal Engineering & Supplies. Fenderson & Co., Inc., John .. . Fraser Bryson Lum. Co., Ltd. Fraser Limited .. Gartshore, John J. . as Georgian Bay Sttook “Mills : Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. Gerlach Peter .. . oe Gillespie, James .. Gillies Bros., Ltd. Goodhue & Co., J. L. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Cot of Canada, Limited .. .. . (Goiralomcs (Coy, (GEO, a6 co co os oc Graves, Bigwood Co. .. Graton & Knight .. .. Greening Wire Co., B. us Grand Rapids Veneer Works Grier & Company, G. A... .. . Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. H Haeberle Lumber Co. .. .. .. .. Hall, Adam .. .. eh ott Hamilton Co., de iain ae Hardinge Bros. Saga Hanchett Swage ‘Works a Hay, Peter .. .... Heaps & Co., Ltd., eS H. Heisler Locomotive Works .. Heyser Lumber Company Hobart & Company .. .. .. .. Hocken Lumber Co., Ltd... .. . Hoffman Bros. ee Hoyt Metal Conpenge: ES Hurdman Lumber Co., Ltd. Huther Bros. Saw Mig. Co | Inc. I Imperial Timber & Trading Co. Inglis Company, John J Jenckes Machine Co., Ltd. .. Holmngwernls JNS Els Sa no ba ba- 00 O86 K Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. .. IGabledme, White (COe ond ool oe a0 bo or crossed; for Main Drives in dusty places; for Outside Drives, etc. Write for New Belting Book The Main Dnive rollers. apart. This is a particularly long lived belc. It is made of the highest grade long tibre cotton, tightly woven tosecure ex- ceptional strength and tenacity. stretched and pressed between heavy There are no plies to come It is reliable. Cost least because they have been proven Lacey, Jas. D. Rh pein ete syeth ee Laidlaw Luniber Ga, Larkin Company, C. ne Lawson, Welch & Co. . Leak & Company .. Leonard & Sons, E. .. .. Long Lumber Company .. Long Mfg. Co., E. . ; 40 Lumber Insurers Gen. Agency .. Lumsden, John . Luther, B. G. . M Mackarell & Co., Thos. .. .. .. Mack vAtce SVWotiksies se. sn un Mahotiy, A. 30) Boa can a Main Belting Company .. Ri Maritime Foundry & Machine Works... .. . Martin Barriss Companys ee es Sage Mason, Gordon & Co... .. . McClure, Geo. I. FA Pin Ten McGibbon Laeabet >. McKinnon Chain Co... .. .. McLaren Belting Co., J. C. .. McLennan Lumber Co., Ltd. Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. Miller “GiGos Araceae yey eae ele Mills Products Company .. a Milne & Son, Ltd, Wm... .. .. Montreal Lumber Co. .. . Meaford Lumber Co. .. Mont. Locomotive Works, Morgan Machine Co. Morse Lumber Co., Fred Ss. Morton Dry Kiln Co. . Mowry & Sons .. ais Munson-Whitaker Co. . Ltd; N Nicholson File Co. oO Oliver Lumber Co. Ormsby, A. B. . Pp Palmer Medical Co. os Parry Sound Lumber Co., Ltd. Partington Pulp & Paper Co., Ed. _ Patent Selling & Mfg. Agency . Patterson Company, C.T... .. . Payette & Company, P. .. “2s Pembroke Lumber Co... .. .. .. Pearl City Veneer Co. .: .. .. .. Perrin & Company, Wm. R. .. .. Petrie, H. W. 6 Philadelphia Texte Company .. NMachenery These BELTS Will Save You Money They give maximum service. ments. moisture. Lanco Balata can be made endless and thus is adaptable to high speed require- It is not affected by cold or It is made of the highest quality cotton and impregnated by our special process with pure Balata UH ToRONTO Federal Engineering Co., Limited MONTREAL Pink Company, Thomas .. Playfair & White .. Bey svat Providence Belting. semen ene Q Quebec & St. Maurice Industrial Company . . Paet ot Quincy Adams bes Co: R Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd. .. Read Bros. ; Reddaway & Co., in Rideau Lumber Co., el rs Ritter Lumber Co., W. M. .. River Ouelle Pulp. & Panes Co. Rogers & Co., Samuel C. ie Ss Sadler & Haworth .. .. Salmon Lumber Co., ai, H. ; Sessenwein Bros. : ES cee Sewall, Jas. W. oo eee Sheldons Limited =e Sherbrooke Machinery fe Shimer & Sons, Samuel J. Shurly-Dietrich Company .. Siemen Bros. Ltd... . ih ats Simonds Canada Saw Cod Beek, Smart-Turner Mach. Gar Ltd. Smith Foundry & Machine Co. Smith & Tyrer ..... Smith Cores Roe Snowball, J. Sea 0 Snowdon, C. e ne Spears & Lauder By Spencer, C. A. .. Standard Chain Company . Superior Manufacturing Co. T Tegge Lumber Co. .. .. . Timms, Phillips & Co... .. . Tudhope-Anderson & Knox . Toronto Blower Co. : Turner Lumber Company . U Unione Stoclanandse aise meme Union Lumber Company .. .. Victoria Harbor Lumber Co. Ww Walters & Sons, H. . Waterous Engine Works ‘Co. Led. Watson & Todd . ae Webb Lumber Company epee Webster & Bro. Ltd., james West & Peachy .. .. ie White Company, W. H. Williams Lumber Co. Wisconsin Lumber Co... .. .. Wistar, Underhill & Nixon Me Wuichet, Louis .. .. abe Woodstock Lumber Co. Y Yager, A. W. .. Young Company, W- ia Lanco Balata For any atmospheric conditions ex- cept those of heat; for extremely cold or wet conditions. Write for New Belting Book The Main Drive 59 61 eee cover 25 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 A Good Belt Saves Money nee HE moneg wasted in keeping a stretching belt taut amounts to ks ee a surprising figure. If you use ‘‘Goodhue Beits” in your mill ee or factory you'can save most of this money because ‘‘Goodhue Belts” stretch less by 15 to 25 per cent than any other belt. They are made from skillfully selected hides with a stretch taken out of each section before it is made up in the belt. According to the conditions under which the belt is to run, we reco- mend ‘‘Extra,” ‘‘Standard” or ‘‘Acme Waterproof’ belts. Send for further particulars ¥ | SS A TRE > J. L.GOODHUE & CO . Limite. ! ay e AWE A 2 eS ses. 24 By rr : Wi . et ain bs ¢ “ iq Deis racers * S : VF En wee ee CRaseeeeoed E fia BaBK x rh { —— = | Wit =e Sa || Poe BeaNVILLE — QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. LogLength Feet Lum. mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 18in 16 ft. 45 a rs your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ae ad ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement : of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of . cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away.with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over. set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Newburgh, Ontario Write us if ioterested 66 American’s 1913 Catalog PON a pyramid of F |g aaron , OU want to keep vast improvements Al abreast of what is along the lines of highest best in the Woodwork- efficiency rests the ing Machinery line---let American’s ee us send you a copy of New ii 2 the Catalog for 1913 During the past year more than a score of new machines have been added to our line and number- less improve- ments have been made Catalog It’s free, of course. at once, or fill in- the coupon on > this page. Address your reply for this in all Catalog to of our Rochester, tools. ° : CATALOG COUPON Ameri can ; i The return of this coupon will bring you a copy of ; our 1913 Catolog free of charge and postpaid. : If it should happen that you are in the market for W d k ® M h e C machines please state below what they are. oodworking Machinery Co. | | Sales paige Executive and General Sales Office: Sales Offices : eed a cepe cutie spcca occa ae ea ce ee cr ec N Portlan : 50 We West Street 591 Lyell Avenue “Tit a andiPine’Sts.) = N@mes..0.....0:.02 ke e e , Chi Spokan Sharples Building Rochester, N. Y. 5314 W. Pacific Ave. New Orl San Francisco: : Street. =... 2 ee eee Canal- be. "Bank Bidg. 46 Fremont Street i Hire) OX 2 retire peti ete ie State: iccns cee, j Sign Your Andress Plainly Send in your name ~ CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids hae Planing Mills Use SHELDONS EXHAUST FANS B. G. Luther Co., Inc. 91 Foster Street Worcester, - Mass. See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship and reasonable prices. Send for our latest Booklet Sheldons Limited - Galt, Ontario Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF SAW Pe ED capacity: 30,000 feet, 2” stock in 10 hours. Cuts with perfect accuracy. Will carry from two to six 13” saws. A great labor saver. Agents Ross & Greiee = ae James St. Robert Hamilton es Dank of Ottawa Bldg. Write for particulars. ancou Souza Clancey fe fence Grose & W. ater: 25 ae prey St. algary and Edmonton. Slow Speed, Low Power ‘Shaving Exhaust Systems Consult our Blow-Pipe Engineering Department THE A. B. ail a LIMITED TORONTO - - WINNIPEG 68 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Po Lae ~~ éNUMBER 275) PoLssteg © z PATENTED © i UA. FAY CINGI cae ee wh; Gees Actual Results That Are Convincing Read what ‘ticiminc’ 275’s are doing HEAVY WORK IN LOUISIANA. ‘‘We have dressed timbers as large as 6 x 8-inch on your No. 275 16-inch Matcher, and must say it has in every way met our approval. It gives us pleasure to recommend it. H. E. Buck Lsr. Co., Lake Charles.” WORK THAT TESTS ANY MATCHER IN MICHIGAN. ‘We use your No. 275 on a variety of work, running from % to 1%-inch soft wood to 35 x 10%-inch oak and 4% x 65-inch hickory. We plane all this stock on four sides, sometimes taking a %-inch cut with the side heads on oak 35-inch thick. A large part of our work is planing and matching circular tank staves 14% x 4-inch. Machine has greater capacity than our men. We are entirely satisfied. ADVANCE THRESHER Co., Battle Creek.” FAST WORK ON “ROOFERS IN NORTH CAROLINA: ‘‘ Actual book records show we put 8,100,630 feet of roofers averaging 1 x 7-inch through a No. 275 24-inch Matcher in roi. W. B. Gettys Lar. Co., Zebulon.” A VARIETY OF WORK IN GEORGIA. ‘‘We work all sorts of stock from %-inch ceiling to sizing timbers 16x 8-inch. In my 25 years’ experience I have never seen its equal for the amount of work it will turn out. It has the most wonderful feed for its size and has not cost us a cent for repairs. SHaw Bros. Co., Macon.” “ Proof of the pudding is the eating ”—these results can be verified or we'll send you circular and tell you where you can see a No. 275 in operation near you upon request. J. A. FAY & EGAN CO. 465-485 W. Front St. CINCINNATI, OHIO CANADA LUMBERMAN Timbers Yard Stock Clears and Mouldings The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Limited Selects Shops Commons and Mouldings : Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, An Up-to-date Cross-cutting Machine Made only by— Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. D. G. Cutler Company Duluth, Minn. Jobbers of— Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. AND WOODWORKER 69 Indian Head Table Co. plant, Nashua, N.H., Roofed with J-M ASBESTOS ROOFING. Big Profits for YOU in J-M ASBESTOS ROOFING The demand for a ready roofing that gives absolute fire protec- tion is growing by leaps and bounds. Hundreds of dealers in all parts of the country have taken ad- vantage of this condition, and are building up a big business in J-M Asbestos Roofing. This is the only all-mineral ready roofing on the market. Made of alternate layers of Asbestos felts and Trinidad Lake Asphalt. Literally a sheet of pliable stone. Contains nothing to rot, rust, crack or deteriorate. Never requires coating, gravel or protection of any kind. Lower in first cost than tin or slate—and cheaper than all other roofings when cost per year is considered. Adapted to all types of buildings in any climate. Easy to apply. There is a liberal profit for you in this roofing. Customers are quick to grasp its advantages. And one sale leads to many others. Write nearest Branch today for Booklet and Special Dealer Proposition THE CANADIAN H. W. JOHNS-MANVILLE CO., LTD. ; ASBESTOS: Asbestos Roofings Packings MONTREAL WINNIPEG Manufacturers of Asbestos and Magnesia Products TORONTO Electrical Supplies, Etc. VANCOUVER 2059 HE American steam press is carefully designed and substantial- ly built of steel. It is used for baling shavings, asbestos and many other materials. The cylinder is 30” diam- eter by 45” high and the pressure maintained is from 60 to 100 Ibs. ac- cording to the amount of material wanted in each bale. For literature and prices — write us. . American Engine & Boiler Works JOHN MAHAR, Proprietor Tonawanda, N. Y. 70 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES—WHOLESALE TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots White Pine: 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better $55 00 57 00 1% inch No. 1 cuts and better 64 00 68 00 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 67 00 72 00 Pyominse Nose oelG. vec Beier 50 00 52 00 2-in. No. 2 cuts and better .. 56 00 60 00 2/4 NOs TCHS! oe cece, cts serena 45 00 5/4 and 6/4 No. 1 cuts ...... 52 00 SAE INO ali Gutsicienicletomalcreitecmere 55 00 BPA ONOS 2GUES) cre sicisisy iwinieieicretiete 36 00 5/4 and 6/4 No. 2 cuts ...... 42 00 3/4 No. (2: Cutste ik , 2,9, O, Ge Cay 4 Sh Beane 3 55 NANO RG BORA cto alols) sales s\s Sisal aeTatelotole 3 70 Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, white, Ists and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. 1 is Ash, white, No. 1 common ......... Ash, brown, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 5D 00 Ash, brown, common and better .... 39 00 Ash, brown, ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. 60 00 Birch, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ....:...... 39 00 Birch, No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 .... 33 00 Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 .... 42 00 Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. 45 00 Birch, ists and 2nds, 16/4 7 eee se 50 00 Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 40 00 Basswood, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4. 35 00 Basswood, No. 2 and 3, common .... 18 50 Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 44 00 Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. 38 00 Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. 32 00 Soft elm, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ........ 40 00 Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4 34 00 Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... 17 50 Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4 1 and 2 ....... 42 00 Hickory, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 Rock elm, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4 . Dae elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and Ves OOPIOUC OU DOOD OOUDIO Sacto ooe Soft maple, 1sts and ence, 4/4 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ..... Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. flard maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..... Hard maple, common and better, 4/4 Hard maple, 12/4 & 16/4, Ists & 2nds. Red oak, plain Ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 Red oak, plain Ist and 2nds, 4/4.. Red oak, plain Ists and Znds, and 16/4 A lS tataete se oak, plain, Ist and 2nds, 4/4... oak, Plain, ists and 2nds, 1% ATs), eeaksusteee Dele rash tes ree oak, plain, 1sts and 2nds, 12/4 and 16/4 clahepehsternd oretcretsomee stasis oak, % cut, ists and 2nds, 4/4... oak, % cut, 5/4 and 6/4, Ists eeeecee oak, %4 12/4 ecereeee see eee se White cut No. 1 common .. Hickory, 6/4 and 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. OTTAWA, ONT. : Manufacturers’ Prices Pine good sidings: l-in. x 7-in. and up .......... $53 00 14%-in. & 1%-in. x 8-in. & up 56 00 2-in. x T-in. and up ........- 58 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. 40 00 Pine good strips: Dims) Vise ereiesierelparteresetets 1%-in. and 1%-in. QE eyaemie) cis kites Pine good_ shorts: 1-in. x T-in. and up l-in. x 4-in. to 6-in. 14%-in. and 1Y-in. DANS \crevinvsrela.\eceatenvtars 7-in. to 9-in. A sidings .... 25 U0 Pine, No. 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips .. 29 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 U0 Pine, 1-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips -. 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft.. to 16 ft. 25 00 Pine, l-in. x 10-in. M.R. pine. 27 00 Pine s. c. sidings 134 & 2-in... 29 00 Pine, s. c. strips l-in. ...... - 20 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ........ 26 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. Pine, s.c. and bet. 1 x 5 .... 25 00 Jervaray Gey Puaal joyiss Gls @) Aalsan 24 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 6’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 Pine, box boards: 1”x4” and up 6’-11’ ...... 16 00 1”x3” to 6”, 12’-16’....... 17 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid- 3 ings, 1-in. x 4-in. and up, 12- ftPandgupwierier crcl cieiecree -. 18 00 Pine mill culls stock 1 x 12 .. 21 00 Mill cull shorts, l-in. x 4-in. and up, 6-ft. to 11l-ft. ...... 16 00 O. culls r & w p .......-2eee 13 00 Red «ine, log run: nm: - culls out, l-in. ..... - 18 00 muti culls out, 1%-in ---- 19 00 rutt culls out, 1%-in --.- 19 00 Mil’ cun Spruce: 1’ x4” and up, 6’-11’ .. 17 00 | x4” and up, 12’-16’ ..... 18 00 {’x9”-10" and up, 12’-16’.. 22 00 Ji4"x7T" 8-9” and up, 12’-16’ 20 00 '1%"x10"” and up, 12’-16’... 22 00 14” & 2”x12” & up, 12’-16’ 25 00 Spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing and|@B) ieee cneerene 6. wondsd 28 00 Hemlock 1-in. cull ...... eoeee 13 00 Hemlock 1-in. log run ....... 17 00 Hemlock 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12/16’ 17 00 AEVEESES Gono06 coo0HS ~cooKnO 13 00 Basswood log ‘run, "dead culls @tle Sonano0 coooCeDC - 20 00 Basswood log run mill culls. out 22 00 Birch log run ..........s00~ 19 00 Soft elm, common and better, 1, 1%,. 2 50000006 G000500 20 00 Ash, Mack wide Tun ........ 20 00 1 x 10 No.'1 barn ......... . 33 00 1 x'10 No. 2 barn ......... 23 00 1 x 8 and 9 No. 2 barn ...... 22 00 Lath per M: No. 1 white pine 1}-in. x 4-ft. 3 75 No. 2 White; Pine ......... 3 25 Mill run white pine ....... --- 3 50 Spruce, mill run 1%-in. ..... - 300 Red pine mill run ........... 3 25 Hemlock, mill run ........... 2 75 32 in. lath) Seine. os donh encdod 1 60 Pine Shingles Ceoe's Alenyb), Keugeo ot | abo Odo 3 00 leas butt 18-in. ...... 2 50 White Cedar Shingles: KK LG -ITlelciaelsversieieematateres is 3 75 Clear butt, 18-in. ...... 2 75 Iti, £4) GooncoBedaD vooCKD «Spruce logs (pulp) .......... 18 00 QUEBEC, QUE. White Pine—In the Raft First class Ottawa waney, 18-in. av- erage, according to lineal Oak—Michigan and Ohio By the dram, according to average and quality ...... Elm accordin 40 to 4 accordin 30 to By the dram, and quality, By the dram, and quality, to average feet .... to average feet 55 Rak BFS SRSS 54 Wm moto meotD = tS) 00 S88 SSS S8SS 00 SOAA AAS cts. 80 72 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and quality, per cu. ft. .... 25 30 Average) 1Ghinchl) <.sceere acces - 30 40 14 inch, per cu. 22 15 inch, per cu. 26 16 inch, per cu. 30 18 inch, per cu. 35 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and up.$20 00 21 00 Oddments vis aeemesenecce - 17 00 18 00 Boards, 1 and 2 in. .......... 16 00 18 00 Birch Planks a RKC 3.9 tho poD, oHbond 1700 1900 SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better Hs G) emGl hott cesoosocnanend Bererters $.54 00 1 in, 8 in, and up wide ............ 62 00 1% and 1% in. and up wide ........ 65 00 2in., janid! wp! ‘widely «ers)s stelsisieis eis ciceieree 70 00 Cuts and Better 4/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 55 00 6/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 8/4 x 8 and.up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ..... . 52 00 8/4 x 6 and. up No. 2 and better ...... 54 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better ...... 46 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 8 and better ...... 50 00 No. 1 Cuts 1 in., 8 in. and up wide 1% in., 8-in. and up wide 1¥% in., 8-in. and up wide 2 in., 8-in. and up wide . 2% and 38 ft., 8-in. and up wide.. - 7% 00 4 in., 8-in. and up wide ........... 85 00 No. 2 Cuts 1 in,, 6-in. and up wide ........... 81 00 1% in., 6-in. and up wide ........... 42 00 1% in., 6G-in. and up wide ........... 44 00 2-in., 6-in. and UP Wide) Fete rcieysicie «(ate ove 47 00 2%, 3 and 4 in. 6-in. and up “wide J.jsn\.cemiscicee cians 62 00 65 00 No. 3 Cuts 1 in, 6-in. and up, WIE! Sisiclelevs siatiele 24 00 14% and 1% in., 6-in. and up wide.. 83 00 2-in., 6-in. and up wide ........ coo8 00 2%, 3 and 4-in., 6-in. and up We: 5 2s) steed lieve che eieteretetclete ote 300 48 00 €ommon and Dressing bee Run Ain. -xvA-im! jeyale soir esie sreieitelelerevete -.- 24 00 1-in. x 25 00 1-in. x 26 00 ih Wee sentry Hooeaor GudoeD Dobe CouO 27 00 Sth oe Oy goood looccoD oudoou 29 00 1-in. x RR SORA COO o OS . 34 00 il so se iB} sh bal iD Gaacoocasacccns 34 00 ily, AZ and 2:imiiepieictes -leleleele 30 00 No. 1 Barn EAC Wwenaeices, Lao nOoo. GED OaG CO 31 00 45 00 14%, 1% and 2-in. ...... ...... 36 00 45 00 234 and B-in.” occ sisi cites 45 00 CEST WE eGoeD, ndoscl Sanuoood 50 00 No. 2 Barn IW hyo edocs acudécoo. oCADDC 28 00 36 00 1%, 1% and PEG DooaOo 30 00 36 00 PAYA Esl BHI ooogcoce cono0n 38 00 No. 3 Barn ei Weegoosodauasoc0G CobGbdc 21 00 28 00 No! a 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ...... 20 00 25 00 Box : No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ..... 22 00 25 00 No. 2, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ......... 19 00 28 00 Mill Culls Mill run culls, 1-in. ..... eeiscets 19 00 1, 1%, 1% and Zin: sdoaoood 20 00 INCHES” MRS EROS han ae eae - 1700 18 00 Lath Non ole 32-1. piney cictalalcistelais\elolelerelalsie - 175 No. 2, 48-in. pine ..... gon) JooOOdOO 4 00 No. 1, 48-in. pine ...... ...... oo. 4 75 No. 3, 48-in. pine ...... ...... .. 3 50 No. 1, 48-in. hemleen dconog oucODO0ad 3 25 WINNIPEG, MAN. No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Dimensions, Rough or S. 1 S. and 1 E. 6 ft. 8 ft. 10 ft. 14x16 ft. 2x 4 1500 1800 2200 2000 2x 6 1800 1800 2200 2000 . 2x8.. 1800 1850 2200 2000 . 2x10. - 1900 1950 2250 21 00 2x12... ...1900 2000 2450 22 50 ..PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH... Mountain Stock Dimensions ene ee eeeeeo eee eee see eee 2X 4-10°18-20)b7 ec icicisls) vedere ete sien .. 22 50 2) X16; Sto Gun eee ay eta eats -.-. 20 00 28558 to AG eine canter eats 20 50 No. 1 Common Boards A inehe |. ae et ae ae rene 18 50 Guineh vcr acm veiseinedeaverne fe a 00 Sicinch:'. jaiess cepa eeee.. 28 00 10-“inchigetss es sumer PW Gieieletere Oe Gddope os) (itt) 12 inch cecne ae ejorsiceoneteietete seeeee 28 00 4 or 6 inch No. 1 40 40 Flooring r 6 inch No. 2... r 6 inch No. 3 A. inch ~ fissec'sia.. iaisseseie se, seheteroe enantio ...$20 00 Gi inch. seh ww Sees eee + seecee 22 50 8, 10, 12 inch ...... qdopodd. co0co025 23 60 Siding Gidmch Ns.) Dy oreiefeis-cnccs ncoretcleparete eer Os $33 00 6 inch No. 2 ..... Srlonsoo OB ossoo oo cil OW) 6 inch No, 3 ..... PmpnoapoT occas oo 27) sl) Lath - No. 1 Cedar, Pine, Spruce ........ 5 00 No. 2 cedar, pine, spruce .......... 8 25 PINE—ROUGH TIMBER Less $2 per M. 12 ft. 14 and 16 ft. 3 x 6 and 3x8 ...... 21 00 21 00 Sex Omran: + «sesee 29 00 22 00 BYE a eR Sls Baton - .. 24 00 23 00 4x 4to 6 x 8 ...... 21 50 21 50 4x 10 to 10 x 10 .. 23 50 22 650 Sox Seah esieere . 21 50 21 50 6 x 14 up to 32 ft. ... 29 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. 4,2 x 6,4 x 8, 8 to 16 ft. ......$21 50 4,2 x 6, 4 x 8, 18 to 82 ft. ...... 25 50 2% 10, 2'x 12, 8 to 16 ft. papoose . 22 50 18, 20, 22) ft. <>... Bo sansob seeeccees 26 50 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 ........ ABnsodocsodo rts LD 2x 14 up to 32 ft. ........ oe arapemratore 29 50 3x 4 to 4 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. ........ 24 00 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 1B to 32 ft. ........ 29 00 6 x 6 to 6 x 12, up to 32 ft. ........ 24 00 jeonoomococacs . 27 00 FLOORING No. ee and 2 red pine, 4 in. . 34 00 E. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring. -eo--- 39 00 B. C Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 00 F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 E. and F. 6. No. 3 flooring ....... 30 00 SHIPLAP Pine or spruce Bee eer 5 -.-.. 24 00 8 to 16 ft., Bin, .....0 scvcee csvces 22 00 B. B. 10/16 XXX BL Ce Cedar, castes seniieentes xX xX No. No. a Fir sleieiele ft. C. Fir 6” “shiplap 10/16 ica BOARDS—ROUGH OR S. 1S. . 1 common pine, 10 inch ........ $31 00 . 2 common pine, 10 inch .... . 3 common pine mixed widths... : . 4 common pine, mixed widtins .. . 5 common pine, mixed widtlis .. SHINGLES B. C. Cedar ...... X Dimension 'LATH 1 Mixed W. & R. Pine ..... 1B. C. Fir .. ee ee 23 50 + 23 50 25 $4 25 3 65 ’ BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. Uppers Uppers Uppers Selects Selects Selects Fine common 4/4 .. Fine common 5/4 Fine common 6/4 .. Fine common ee White Pine Wholesale Ria ae Price 5/4 to 8/4 ... 10/4 to 12/4 . ta to 8/4 ae 10/4 to 12/4 No. 1 Cuts 4/4 .. .....- No. 1 Cuts 5/4 .. .....-. Gon No. 1 Cuts 6/4 . Tier siaitavelaretets No. 1 Cuts 8/4 Sabo! obs No. 2 Cuts 4/4 ote No. 2 Cuts 5/4 oe seniesie)) No. 2 Cuts 6/4 .. .ccece ceccee No. 2 Cuts 8/4... ..... Seyatetalate No. 3 Cuts 5/4 .. ....- ie eye setae No. 3 Cuts 6/4 ROOK. GOOO00 No. 3 Cuts 8/4 .. 22.200 sooeee Dressing 5/4 ...- esoeee ceevee Dressing 5/4 x WM Gaqc00" ouoddD Dressing 5/4 x 12 ..... rote ete its No. 1 Moulding 5/4 .. ..... vist No. 1 Moulding 6/4 .. ..... qo No. 1 Moulding 8/4 .. .....- »- (Continued on page 72) Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. CANADA Branch Houses : Chicago, 4 9ISSTONE « OP pica, Mp Hog Knife Disston Machine Knives are noted for their toughness and edge-holding qualities Both vital requisites of a knife used for heavy mill work. The Crucible Steel, which is the principal foundation for a good knife, is of our own manufacture—made especially for Machine Knives. Our long experience in making and studying steel has given us an insight into its manufacture for special purposes that enables us to produce at all times a steel that for the use for which it is intend- ed cannot be equalled. The hardening, tempering, grinding, etc., are all done according to exclusive Disston methods which produce the highest results attainable. That these methods turn out Machine Knives which stand alone in their superi- ority is proven by the ever growing demand. Notwithstanding additions and enlarge- ments made from year to year our Machine Knife Department is constantly working to capacity. Send for interesting, illustrated booklet that tells the complete story. Planer Knife HENRY DISSTON & SONS Incorporated Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A. Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Memphis, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Toronto, Vancouver LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 71 | Established 1840 “I LS) CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES-— Continued INOg 2u Moulding: (bY 4s ci: cireice) ecioiereis 47 00 Nor 2) Moulding 6/4050 Sock. secrete 47 00 No: 2. Mouldiniz 8/4) 00 wcrncante wiereereiss 47 00 INCH IETS Mabie Via. conedo = ooconn 48 00 No, i Barn 1 x 6 and 8 .. nieya) lefekeiekelen oa OO) INOS eran el xe 1O Men piece cemetes 36 00 Nos-2 Barn dsc Grand 8) ciercictemneseteieiete 32 00 No; 2eBarny dt) x08 oe E 34 00 No. 3 Barn 1 x6and8. 26 00 Nos Barn ix 20" 2. 27 00 Box 1 x 6 and UR: 3 23 00 BOX el xu OMe in 25 00 Ley gh Sen bao iabadco dadodo scm bac 26 00 LS aber Bheviel shin pps addodc-odaudd 30 00 The followin quotations on hardwoods re- present the jobber buying price at Buffalo and Tonawanda: MAPLE 1s &2s No.1Com. No. 2 Com. 4/4 33 - 37 23 - 27 17 - 20 B/4to 8/4 36 - 40 25 - 30 17 - 20 10/4 to 12/4 45 - 48 35 - 38 22 - 25 16/4 49 - 52 39 - 42 BIRCH 38 - 40 28 - 30 18 - 20 5/At “i 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 19 - 23 * THIS LATIGHT 170° ARC UNTREATED Without Cling-Surface. A Tight Untreated Belt. The above diagrams, made _ directly from actual installation, speak volumes for Cling-Surface. Increased arc, higher pulling capacity for the belt, non-slip, decreased power loss, longer belt life, waterproofing, saving in lubrication oil, saving in babbitt and journals, saving SOFT ELM 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 5/4to 8/4 42 - 44 32 - 34 10/4 to 16/4 44 - 46 34 - 36 BASSWOOD 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 5/4to 8/4 43 - 45 32 - 35 23 - 265 OAK 4/4 58 - 62 36 - 40 22 - 28 5/4to 8/4 60 - 64 38 - 42 24 - 30 ASH, WHITE AND BROWN 4/4 48 - 52 32 - 34 22 - 26 5/4to 8/4 60 - 65 38 - 40 10/4 and up 77 - 80 55 - 60 BOSTON, MASS. White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 selects, 11)to) 2uinch ene) bie 88 00 Fine common, 1 in. .. ...... 72 00 Fine common, 1% to 2 in. 74 00. 75 00 No. h, (Gists! err set ta rers rece 57 00 No. 1 Cuts 1% to 2 in. ...... 64 00 68 00 or SLACK ? or 225° ARC? or TREATED ? With Cling- Surface. A Cling-Surtace Treated Belt. in labor and a great saving of worry are all obtainable where Cling-Surface is used on belt or rope drives, and only in this degree where it is used. Cling-Surface treatment makes a belt pull without making the belt surface sticky. Send a trial order, or, at least, send for further proof, facts and figures. Let us quote f.o.b. Toronto. Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St New York Atlanta What a Test Proved Buffalo, N Y Chicago Toronto Denver Hte Boston Memphis Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 Ibs. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) ING} A) (Ceti, Wits Gob oon oeneas 40 00 1%-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 50 No. 2 Cuts, 1% to 2 in. 48 00 5000 1%-in. spruce laths ........... 4 25 Bari Egards, ne me ye i ag a0 Oo New Brunswick Cedar Shingles No. 1, pangs BYA(NN) LPM Gonna Gabaka asada So $4 15 $4 25 Novo elon 4100. Clears® ecm mero meetrir 390 400 No. 2,1x 10 .. 3500 3600 Second clears ...... ...... we 2 75 No. 2)1x8 ... 34.00 3500 Clear whites ...... ...... 1... 2 90 No. 3" 1x 12.. 93900 Extra 1s (Clear: whites out) .. 1 50 No. 3.1x 10 .. 2900 3000 Extra 1s (Clear whites in) .. 1 60 No. 3, 1x 8 29 00 3000 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in. 5 butts Canadian spruce boards ...... 27 00 £0) 2-in. «)./sieinie) leimielsioin elsie)elers 380 4 20 Spruce, 10 & 12 in. dimension. 28 00 Red Cedar Eurekas, 18-inch Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen. 25 00 26 00 5 butts to 2-in. ...... 4 35 10 and 12 in. random lengths, Bee Se Perfection, 5 butts Aa. 2 es oid on 52x6,2x7 26 00 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- and 8 x 4 random lengths, 10 s Hae Gaur red cedar..-..--- 380 4 10 fect and HOM wc eccnice: Meeontie 2250 2350 . The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- All other random lengths, 7” town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- al aiiion, il) BL Ome! up 21 00 ~+=Jows: 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- 3 i 3 Os in. maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, ~ 5-in. and up merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 23 50 ed one side, Bihe. per ft.; %4-in. 3-ply maple, 1 x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s sanded one side, 4c per ft “All F.O.B. James- clipped and bundled ........ 24 00 town, New York. Potato Scale Boiler Cleanser “A Deadly Enemy of Scale” We absolutely guarantee this Boiler Cleanser to remove all old scale, and if a small quantity is used continually, it will prevent any new scale from forming. The composition of this Cleanser is of such ingredients that it is harmless to metal. Send us a gallon of feed water and we will mix a quantity for free trial to suit your water conditions. WRITE TO-DAY ( Ce Snowdon, Wholesale P.O. Box 1384 CALGARY, ALTA. ‘“‘Ajax”’ Loading Chain is made from special steel of highest tensile strength and toughest wearing qualities. Every link of ‘‘ Ajax’ Chain inspected before shipment, and every weld guaranteed perfect. GET OUR PRICES AND PARTICULARS Standard Chain Company Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers. Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. ie CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “I Ww MAHOGANY We Carry Full Stocks of We import the highest grades of Fancy Hardwoods and on short notice can FIGURED furnish logs or seasoned lumber suitable for cabinet work, interior finish or CUBAN SY ancy Sawed Veneers VENE E R ‘English Brown Oak Butts—Sawed to order Circassian and Turkish Walnut Logs High Grade Native Cabinet Woods and Veneers Making a Specialty ot 1-20” and 1-8 Memorandum of Stocks on Hand and Prices on Application Cleveland, Ohio ae i=in =: SAWING The Martin-Barriss Co., Importers, Yes, the days for spring sawing are close at hand and now is the time to put your mill in shape for operations. Forestall breakdowns and delays by having your mill overhauled by us. We are equipped to make repairs or supply new machines for any part of your mill. Our saw mill machinery includes Cant Flips, Log Loaders, Log Decks, Board Catchers, Steam Feeds, Steam Niggers, Live Rolls, Concave Rolls If you have not our literature you should write for it today. Prices on any of our machines cheerfully quoted. ‘‘Everything for the Saw Mill from the Motive Power to the Trimmer ’’ Mowry & Sons, Gravenhurst, Ontario Lumber Horses Weare specializing this season in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. Loading chutes at Barn Doors via all railways, We can supply your wants on the very shortest notice. WRITE US YOUR REQUIREMENT Union Stock Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money” The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING Machine Knives, Circular Cutters and Mortise Chisel 74 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber Camp Ranges and Heaters Our stoves are specially designed All Kinds of Stoves for to meet all requirements of camp work. We know exactly what is neces- Large or Small Camps sary and desirable in this class of stove. We put into all our stoves the best of material and workmanship | mn = coupled with the best of expert | a | i a ; experience. Loctite | 4k aye it | The ‘Leader Range’ for coal and Ce] i wood, shown in this cut is specially adapted to Lumberman Camps, Boarding Houses, Hotels and Rail- read Construction Camp Work. We also make this Range with side hinge doors. It is large, heavy and strongly built. Has good oven space and large heating surface. When a good, solid, reliable stove is wanted the ‘Leader’ will give satisfaction. Write for our catalogue. : ae % & NO. 10-36A SIX HOLE LEADER RANGE AND RESERVOIR ADAM HALL, Limited - Porecaey Ontario Manufacturers a Ranges, Heaters, etc., for Lumber Camps, Hotels, and Railway Construction RUBBER GOODS Belting Our long experience in the making of Rubber Belts enables us to specialize on this line. ‘‘ Monarch,” ‘‘Red Strip” and ‘‘ Lion” are our leading brands. for power transmission. (Write for Booklet B-1.) Packings “Redstone” High Pressure Sheet Packing has proved by test that it ——$$$—$$— = _ will outlast any other similar packing on the market. We make Spiral and Ring Packings, etc., that are equally reliable. (Booklet P-1.) Hos for Steam, Water, etc., etc., in various grades, made especially to give satis- factory and economical service under different conditions. (Booklet H-1.) Fire Hose ©¢ or more of our twenty brands of Fire Hose will be found, not only eee in the best equipped Factories, Mills, etc., but in almost every Fire. Department in the Dominion. (Booklet H-1.) Gutta Percha & Rubber, Limited re Successors to The Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Limited TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER St” Se eee ee CR ae reed & openers 6 ek ee Ra. RO ee ee CANADA Get These Facts HAT you want is belting that will give you your money’s worth in an absolutely dependable service. It will take you about two minutes of your time to write our nearest house for straight- forward facts that prove conclusively the unusual service of Leviathan Belting. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in piachinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 Your Second Setting Where will it be? Logically where there is a worth- while supply of timber that can be bought at a fair price and the conversion of which will yield a fair profit. By far the greatest number of these locations are In The Great Out West Others are making selections now. The most de- sirable tracts go first and are going rapidly. This is the year to get the best of what is left, even though you do not contemplate operating until the last log has passed through the mill you are now running. We know there are more and better opportunities in the west than in any other section of the country. Each year may find tracts of timber pass into the hands of operators and the range of choice becomes more restricted. Plan to spend your vacation in the west and while out there take a look at some of the bargains we now are offering. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spaulding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building A PAcchine for very foe = pera CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.USA. 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER —— “Dolphin” Belting — is the Belt to use in wet places. It is impervious to moisture and gives entire satisfaction. You can run it in water and the cement will hold fast. No rivets or sewing necessary. A 4 \ The cement is : e Waterproof Belt ' one of the | ] in "Wadia, << ‘( NS . most the full sense = a = F adhesive of | As N Waterproofs x z 3 ; There is much waste in every mill that can easily be manufactured into lath by our improved lath mill. the word fete | known This machine is inexpensive in con- struction yet capable of turning out WE SOLICIT A TRIAL ORDER the very best work. Get our prices and literature. Providence BeltingCo. |__| | Maritime F oundry & Machine Wks. Providence, R.I., U.S.A. Limited Office and Factory: 25-39 Charles St. oe s ; Chatham, : New Brunswick _.. The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Four Inch Steam Set Works Several Times Over in The Year Will increase the capacity of your mill Because it lightens the work of your setter, making it possible for This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and him to put through more logs every day. . will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. Because quicker work is possible with it than with a hand The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or operated machine. twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of k tires saves any amount of trouble. set works. ‘ The old. wooden.whedledtruck is. a MbagleancnneEae eons These are some of the reasons why several operators have increas- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- ed their cut over 2,000 feet per day. You can do as well. logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Send for catalogue L-6. Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited William Hamilton Company ORILLIA, ONT. . Peterborough, Ontario . Because it will set up to 4 inches with each throw of the lever instead of only 2 inches which is the limit of most hand operated CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 77 7D Sg how « pees ype SA Exhaust System in W. C. Edwards & Co. Mill, Ottawa. Designed and put in operation by Engineer of Toronto Blower Co. We are prepared to furnish plans and specifications covering Exhaust Systems of all kinds. WRITE US IF INTERESTED TORONTO BLOWER CO. ~- 150 Duke St., Toronto WE CAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY OF YOUR DRY KILN GRANO RAPIDS VENEER WORKS New Humidity Morton Dry Kiln Service A Practical Theory MEANS Competent Engineering TO Effective Organization YOU Years of Experience Guaranteed Results The Kiln with the Automatic System of Circu- lation. The Simplest, Most Economical and Common Sense Kiln on the Market. - e J. W. Kilgour & Bro.—Beauharnois— Quebec 6 i " ( \ W k [ Brunswick Balk Collender Co. —Toronto ran apl S eneer OF S IN USE BY Gold Medal Fur. Co. - —Toronto Tobin Mfg. Co. — Bromptonville—Quebec W.F Villas — Cowansville —Quebec Grand Rapids, MORTON DRY KILN CO. Michigan 20 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, U.S. A. No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. *“' The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Section of Guiplock Riveted Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty Horizontal Slab Resaw @ A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. MA 7 By Lf A Lf LI ie t r] 1 Aas les flee 4s és q en a ue a Bae | H yt = - 6 Bt 2 =< A " a Zi 7 i. Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, © ts. ye: make money when you keep your equipment going. You'll earn most with equipment that will wear a long while and is easily and quickly repair- ed. This applies particularly to locomotives. Our locomotives are designed and built for long life, hard’ work and quick repairs. Extra parts are kept in stock for immediate shipment. ‘These are made in jigs and to gauges carefully checked. Rigid adherence to standards of material are supplemented by strict inspection and tests. Each repair part must therefore go into place with the same degree of perfection as the on- ginal part. No machine shop is necessary. This is important when the locomotive operates at a distance from a repair shop. Consider this when you purchase a locomotive. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA : CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DIXON’S Traction Belt Dressing Is a perfect preservative for all leather belting, penetrating the fibres, restoring the natural oils which | may wash out, protecting against water, steam and che- micals, and increasing its adhesive properties. The life of the belt and its power transmitting capacity are in- creased. Itisalso an excellent dressing for manila cables. Write for ‘‘The Proper Care of Belts,” No. 238. Made in Jersey City, N. J. by JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY Established 1827 A Genuine Rogers ~ Buffalo Knife Grinder is waiting here to prove to you that it will actu- ally save you money. Try it at our risk and This is not a ‘‘ Tissue Paper’”’ offer. It is backed by 35 Our Knife and Saw Fitting Machinery literature Write us. expense. years’ service to users. is mighty interesting. SAMUEL C. ROGERS & CO. is Lock st. BUFFALO, N.Y. HUTHER BROS. ‘ Hollow Ground Combination Tooth Mitre Saw Patent Groover or Dado Head ' nA] In ps » AY] i nf Can be used on any Circular Saw Mandrel For cutting any width groove from 1/8” For either Rip or Cross Cutting Will cut equally as smooth in either Ripping, Cross- c ne cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with to 2” wide. ill cut either with or across grain of wood. the grain (Sent on approval). Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish to do. HUTHER BROS. SAW MFG. CO., Inc., 1103 University Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Especially adapted for heavy hauling on steep grades, sharp curves and uneven tracks. For logging, switching and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. TROUT CREEK LOGGING CO. LTD. Engine being operated by the l'rout Creek Logging Co., Ltd. of Trout Creek, Canada Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. |Heisler Locomotive Works . ERIE, PA., U.S. A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent Baldwin Logging Locomotives The geared locomotive illustrated here- with is a well-designed, practical engine, suitable for heavy service on steep grades, sharp curves, and light, poorly con- structed tracks. Baldwin Geared Locomotive Investigate the merits of the design. Further particulars will be gladly fur- nished on application. The Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen on waters of French River or similar streams.”’ Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. 80 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Chain Mortiser Mortiser J re ee eee SIRF eeT EET fy bey Bes Me 63 eae tin a = \ Miffiit it No. 541 Chain Saw Mortiser The use of a Chain Saw Mortiser is acknowledged to be the improved method of mortising. . Our Chain Saw Mortiser is an improved machine built from the original patented designs under sole Canadian license. Our Bulletins No. 551 and 541, illustrating the different sizes of these machines which we build, sent on request Canada Machinery Corporation, Linitea Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of Wood-Working Machinery in Canada Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us ; we are ready to serve you. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, . Etc. Fredericton, N. B. __& ALIe IPA wD a4A wu WENT ft a¥2 =~STAVE§H DIN G- aAnp ONTARIO <2 Bolts cannot stick. At the price we sell this mach- ine it has no competitor. Long’s Quality Lath Bolters 4 Saw Lath Bolter A machine for mills of large cutting capacity Please notice this machine has—Three Mandrel bear- ings, the outer one being easily removed for taking off saws for filing. eee egy Four lower feed rollers, all power driven’ SSR A ONTARIO, TE Two top pressure rollers, power driven’ Span Bolts cannot stick or fly back. Full particulars on Application The E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada Agencies : EAL— Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y— Gorman, Clancey & Grindley Ltd. & ; PEG — Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER~— Robert Hamilton & Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | Waterous “Trouble-Proof”’ 4 Haulup Chains The efficiency of your haulup depends directly on the strength and the wearing qualities of yourlog chain. Waterous Chains have more than their share of both. They are a . built of selected materials. The shop work on them is of the very best. They are tested and inspected before shipment. Next time you order chain—think of “Trouble Proof”—and specify “Waterous”. | Waterous Forged Bull Chain This chain is forged from the best re- fined wrought iron. It is 6 inch pitch and is builtin seven sizes, ranging in weight from 2 1/2 lbs. to 15 lbs. per foot. Fron, steel and wood specials of various forms are supplied with this chain. It can be used on all size Bull Wheels and is also adapted for Rough Wood and Refuse Conveyors. Short Link and Long Link Coil Chain For strength and general usefulness this chain is hard to beat. Fifteen sizes are built ranging in weight from 150 lbs. to 2,335 lbs. per 100 feet. Only the best chain iron is used in its manufacture, welds are exceptionally long and carefully made, and all links are tested for size and uniformity before leaving the shops. Waterous All Steel Haulup Chain The heaviest, largest logs can be handled onthischain. Itis the longest lived and cleanest chain we build. It is 8 inch pitch throughout and carries a heavy cast steel special spaced every 6 feet. Side bars, centre links and connecting pins are all of steel, the links and bars being drilled for the reception of the pins. We also build Malleable Log Chain, Roller Haulup Chain, Chain for Pulpwood and for Saw Dust Conveyors. Any length can be supplied. Our list of Specials, Sprockets, Idlers and Spools is exceptionally complete. These are illustrated and described in our Chain Catalogue No. 108, which we will be glad to supply on request. WRITE The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. Brantford, Canada AGENCY—H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. BRANCH— Winnipeg, Man. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. ’ We solicit your patronage HOYT peice CO., Toronto, Canada New York, N. Y. London, England . St. Louis, Mo. BATTS LIMITED THE WEST TORONTO L FAT H F R aidan ea tocge stl nae BELT Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Pine Doors and © Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters eS ene MONTREAL TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER fe BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS The J.C. McLaren Belting Co. WEST TORONTO, ONT. — General Mill Supplies MONTREAL BOILERS We have been making all kinds of Boilers for over half a century. Combine with this the most improved type of mach- ’ inery, modern shops and up-to-date methods and you have the reason why ‘“‘INGLIS” Boilers are the “STANDARD.” Let{us quote on your requirements. The John Inglis Co., Ltd. Engineers and Boilermakers | 14 Strachan Ave. Toronto, Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products Don’t Fuss and Bother to import your Veneered Doors. Cut out the Long Delays and Customs Papers. Buy where the Factory is Handy, if you want to talk to them. Keep your money in Canada, where we employ Men, and not Girls to make doors. THE MIDLAND SPECIAL VENEERED DOORS Canadian Biggest Made Door Stock Success Veneered of the Doors Season 3% in. Panel Heavy Rails Bolection Moulded Bench Finished Three Designs All Sizes Birch Plain Red Oak Our Announcement of the MIDLAND SPECIAL Low-Priced, High Grade Veneered Doors has met with INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS, and we have already booked orders for some of the largest Apartment and Hotel jobs, as well as a host of smaller orders. It’s a Good Door, honestly-built, Made in Canada—and it’s a big success. Send for booklet, The Midland Special, with prices and discounts. This is the only Canadian made Veneered Door that competes successfully with American Stock Lines. Get the Best—It’s made in Canada Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Midland = Ontario Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 a View of our Mill bad Peis Red and White P; A choice lot of red and white pine logs have just arrived from the Sturgeon River. With our mills always running this supply of logs will soon be manufactured into first-class lumber. We _ have recently added to our facilities, by purchasing the Nipissing Mill. We are prepared to undertake any kind of dressing on short notice. Orders carefully and promptly handled. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY : - ONTARIO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN GILLIES DAVID GILLIES J. S. GILLIES resident Vice-President Sec.-Treas. “att GILLIES BROS. seating’ on Limited Manufacturers of WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE Planing Mill, Yard and Office New York City MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway President and General Manager Assistant General Manager . C. CAMERON, Winnipeg WM. ROBERTSON, Vancouver The M. Brennen & Sons Mig. Co. Hamilton, Ontario Secretary-Treasurer, WILSON BELL, Winnipeg The Rat Portage Lumber Co. Ltd. Manufacturers of: Matching, Dressing and Re-sawing done in Transit at Lowest Prices Fir, Cedar and Spruce LUMBER Cedar Shingles, Fir and Cedar Lath Car Sills and Sheathing, Cedar Siding Large and Long Timbers for heavy construction work We are Equipped to Dress and Bore Heavy Georgia Pine Timbers Vancouver, B.C., and Harrison River, B.C. F. N. Watopiz, President. R. S. Wa.piE, Vice-President. W. E. Harper, Secretary. The | Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited ‘oes Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We will be glad to quote you on your requirements in any grade, thickness or lengths out of stock or that our logs will produce. Quebec Spruce «« Hemlock Cedar Shingles Full lines coming in from this seasons sawing. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave.. MONTCLAIR, N.J. PINE Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office oe ones We are interested not only in getting your orders but giving you good service and good stock. You can depend on it abso- lutely to be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN L. LUMSDEN. Manufacturer of Pine Lumber LUMSDEN’S MILLS, QUE. PINE CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7 —_— Conger Lumber Company Mills at Parry Sound, Ontario ee View of Mills at Parry Sound Manufacturers of all kinds of Pine and Hemlock ; Lumber, Timber; | and Lath | HEAD OFFICE 622 Confederation Life Chambers TORONTO, ONTARIO What Do You Hold? If you have drawn HOCKEN’S | Hemlock, Pine and Hardwoods for your stock, you win. It’s a trump always for your customers Hocken Lumber Co., Limited Otter Lake Station, Ont. 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Milis on G. T. Ry. LONGFORD KOSHEB RAVENSWORTH On T. * N. Ry. LTON and MILEAGE 156 1/4 Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario For Sale 500,000 feet 1 inch White Pine No..5 and 6 Boards. SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. GENERAL OFFICE Sudbury, Ont. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. Offer Dry flooring strips 5/4” to 8/4” nf Dry factory sidings ‘‘ a a Dry 1x6”, 7”, 8”, and 10” small log White Pine. R. B. ELGIE, Managing Director. The Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Co., Ltd. Lumber Merchants, 18 Toronto Street, Telephone Main 5584 Pine, Hemlock and Spruce (Rough or Machined), Lath and Crating Material. Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Toronto, Canada 801-2 C.P.R. Building Cor. King & Yonge o JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE PLAYFAIR « WHITE Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty ESTABLISHED 1855 THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. HEMLOocK BILLSTUFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait to write. Phone us your requirements. All stock sized or matched if required. Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber J. B. JARVIS, Sec.-Treas. TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 9 WIRE, WRITE OR TELEPHONE FOR PRICES White Pine Jack Pine Norway Spruce Lath all sizes and grades Union Lumber Co., Limited 910-911 Kent Building TORONTO - CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | Red and White Pine McFadden & Malloy WEBBWOOD, ONT. Sawmill at Spragge, Ont. Cut 20,000,000 feet per year Ferguson & McFadden TOMIKO, ONT. Cut 15,000,000 feet of lumber annually J. J. McKadden & Co. EAST TEMPLETON, QUE. Cut 12,000,000 feet of pine annually Write direct to any of the above firms for quotations. ? CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Mason Gordon & Co. WHOLESALE TIMBER MERCHANTS British Columbia Fir Timber and Lumber In all Grades and Sizes, Dressed or Rough Sawn Oak Timbers, Switch Ties and Track Ties, Hemlock, Pine and Spruce Timbers Long and Short Leaf Yellow Pine Dressed and Rough. Cedar Culvert Timbers. We have on hand of this about 1,500,000 feet ready for shipment and at right prices. We deliver timber at all points reached by Rail or Vessel. Write, Phone or Telegraph for Prices. 80 St. Francois Xavier St. Room 724 Pacific Bldg. MONTREAL VANCOUVER 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ni JEIMLANTOF JNM | | agg AN HHL = = =| = 2 3 = HU Aen a tl ini el {WW | | | The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited JOHN DONOGH & CO. Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Wholesale Dealers Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods Special Offerings: 20M. ft. 3x8x10-16M.R. Red Pine ‘ es 17M. ft. 3x 10-18 {1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry % SOMadt eos 108 > ces z SPRUCE}, x 8-10, No. 1 Dry OMS. 6 16) Meese oe RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry Pere tan Ss ys WHITE PINE—1% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls 50M. ft. 1 x 12 10/16 “ “ LATH—1 !4—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine ALL 1912 CUT 5S areca : PHONE. 15 Toronto St, TORONTO prsc2!!"S‘ovn 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO WHY BUY NORWAY? When we can sell you 2 x 8, 2 x 10 and 2 x 12, 10-16 ft. White Pine, with the Dressing in, at very near the same price. | We also offer, — A block of 300 M ft. 2 in. Dressing Cuts and better,1911 manufacture » 100 M ft. 1 x 10, 10-16 ft. Small Log Mill Run White Pine ie U M B E R C O M P A N Y Two cars 1 x 8 and wider, 10-22 ft. Norway,40% 10 in. and over wide | LIMITED Leak & Company, Limited TORONTO, CANADA 18 Aberdeen eee Mb The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. Spears & Lauder 540 Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg., TORONTO We offer the following White Pine 1912 cut at close prices. 50 M 8/4 Good Sidings Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 40 Mt Gace ae Hardwood, Hemlock and Pine Lumber 100 M 6/4 x 10 Common and Dressing ane | 50 M 8/4 Shop Can ship immediately 6x6" to 12x12” Hemlock 50 M 4/4x 12 Mill Run and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. W. T. EAGEN Do You Want a Salesman? FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 2x 6 and pe Nees 2x 6, 2 x 5, 3 x 6 Norway. y 2 8, 10-16 orway. O % 2 & B A0AG Norway. Boe Out 2 = SeMostioas and co Norway @ Every live lumber salesman in Can 1 x 8 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. 2 x 10—10 Norway. : 2x 6 M.R. W. Pine. 1 x 10 M.R. W. Pine coarse Box Out. ada reads the Canada Lumberman 5-4 7 and 8-in., 12-in. Com. and Dress. 1x12C. & B. W. Pine. C4 tte Bi ont No Cuts and 64in. x 10 Box and Culls 4 to 424n. and Woodworker. Better. and up. 3 HARDWOODS ALL KINDS @ You can get the man you want Douglas Fir, Timbers & Finish, Spruce & Hemlock, Western Products. through a small advertisement in the WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU ‘ aps ‘‘Wanted and For Sale” department me 203-4 McKinnon Building of this paper. Main 6316 TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ie Edward Clark & Sons 123 Bay Street, Toronto We are among the largest manufacturers and wholesalers of Hardwood Lumber in Canada. We are always glad to furnish quotations on Birch, Basswood, Brown Ash, Maple or Soft Elm in any grade or any thickness. We specialize on contract work to factories, putting up exact grade you require for your work. In addition to our Hardwood business we are large sharehold- ers and sales agents for The Ballantyne Lumber Co., Limited, with mills at Trout Creek and Chisholm. We are always glad to quote you on your requirements in Spruce, Hemlock : White Pine Having our own Railroad into our limits, from now on we will be in an excellent position to handle Special Bills. Let us quote you on your requirements before you place your orders. The Wilson Lumber Co., Ltd. 1 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers of High Grade Southern Hardwoods and trastere of High Grade African Mahogany Fine Figured Stock Always on Hand Mills, Valley Park and Smedes, Miss. ‘Shepard & Morse Lumber Co. White and Red Pine and Spruce Head Office, Boston, Mass. Factory at Burlington, Vt. Saw Mills at Ottawa, Ont. Branch Office in New York CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Daily Production :— 320 Tons Ground Wood Pulp (Dry) 0 Tons Sulphate Pulp (Dry) uN . 9 isseraen Brompton Pulp and “3 LUMBER of all kinds :— Clapboards, Shingles and Pulpwood EDWIN P. LINDSAY Selling Agent MILLS AT 299 Congress Street, EAST ANGUS BOSTON, MASS. aper ompany BROMPTONVILLE and D’ISRAELI, P. Q. Manufacturers of Kraft Paper, Sulphate Pulp, Box Board, Ground Wood Pulp, Fibre Paper, Clapboards, Shingles and Lumber of every description Our mills are equipped with the Latest improved machinery for manu- facturing both Paper and Pulp. We would especially draw the attention of paper Dealers to our celebrated BROMPTON KRAFT PAPER, which we claim to be the best and strongest paper of its kind made. Our GROUND WOOD PULP is made from pure Spruce Wood, and is of a uniformly high standard. W. K. GRAFFTEY, Managing-Director JoHN McKERGOW, President The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Montreal Office: 759 Notre Dame St., W Ottawa Office : 46 Elgin St. WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 13 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City URNITURE. LIMITE FIN Banorrct COURT KOUS Se DAUESTORE FITINGS, “Say HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. MBER AND TIMBER White a Norway Yellow Pine, Homilock Oak Mouldings, Doors, Sashes a Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. nee : Interior Trim Mill Work. NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS For Tramways, Sidin -f s, Ete YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN Lumber AND WOODWORKER Grades Good Shipments Prompt Prices Right Look over the following list of JACK PINE. 181 M 1x4/5 - 10/16 mill Tun 16 M 1x5 127 M 1x6 56 M 1x7 41 M 1x8 66 (5 66 66 66 66 66 95 M 1x3 up 6/16 mill culls 77 M 2x4 - 33 M 2x5 238 M 2x6 39 M 2x7 272 M 2x8 82 M 2x10 10/16 mill run 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 This is a nice stock of Jack Pine, well manufactured and dry. Send us your enquir- ies, get OUR prices, also let us know White Pine, Hardwoods. your wants in Spruce and C. G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers and Strictly Wholesale: Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers | Toronto THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close ~ prices. THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO B Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON” QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your orders Orillia, Ont. R, LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock | Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James _ Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles North Tonawanda, N. Y. James W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and Work- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, U. S. A. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY. WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. I want to buy Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Elm. Office, Yards and Warehouse CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M. OC. R. R. DETROIT, MICH. Timber Estimates! ’ We make accurate cruises of stand- ing timber, topographical maps, and advise as to forest management for— TIMBER OWNERS BONDING HOUSES MILL. OPERATORS Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engiaeers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. . New York 475 Fourth Ave. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ‘“° Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO Boston 625 Tremont Bldg j CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “Well Bought is Half Sold’’ Special White Pine Offer 17M ft. 1x12 and up, C. Select and Better, W.P. 50 “ Ix 8 and up, Cuts and Dressing 40“ 1x4/7” C. Select and Better 100“ 1x4/7” D. Select 25 “ 6/4x8 and up C. Select and Better 30 “ 6/4x8 and up D. Select 100 “ 6/4x6 and up No. | and 2 Cuts 150 “ 6/4x6 and up No. 3 Cuts 50 “ 6/4x4 and up Good Shorts 50“ 6/4x10 Sel. M. R. F.O.B. Byng Inlet All our own manufacture of 1911 sawing. Your enquiries solicited. Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 730 Traders Bank Building, | oronto,Ont. Mills : Byng Inlet, Ont. We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers andles (3 or more ply) (all descriptions) Staves Hoops Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office: Dashwood House 9 Broad St., E.C. Cant & Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TECTONA,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, l-iverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y. Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquiries. “IT’S THE BEST” OAK FLOORING NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Tennessee Oak Flooring Company CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 HON. JOHN SHARPLES W. GERARD POWER President, Quebec Man. and Secy., St. Pacome RIVER OUELLE PULP & LUMBER CO. St. Pacome, Quebec Manufacturers of Lumber eo La th and Pulpwood Exterior of Mill at St. Pacome, Que. UR Prime Quebec Spruce of most careful and unexcelled manufacture is the most serviceable lumber of the present day. Interior of Mill at St. Pacome, Que. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED FROM HOME AND FOREIGN BUYERS Head Office at ST. PACOME, Quebec, Canada On the I.C.R. 75 Miles East of Quebec City Mills at St. Pacome, and Crown Lake, River Manie, and Powerville, on Nat. Trans. Ry. . nl PEDAL reg! CEOS Nee 2 ae > ge te MM S €, 88.3, 3 1G) mw. 8 | Lo 8 HN wi Ss s a 23 ||| =p" E Ail &s | Bsa l Z Viti) & £ fg ; HI A= F 5. : Ts > 20h” Z 2 = CANADA LUMBERMAN AND -WOODWORKER 21 7 : . hi pr” ml ue q ™ fT nM ih SS eT EE a aaa a, RD 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16 Common and Designing (Box Out) A yy ax xe he 1G es wees 2 me ea04 x 8 x 12/16 oe 6 Dry Se rG/AexeS and 9 x 12/16 ge A “2x S and 9 x 12/16 “ gs Cex exe) LG, Mail Cull, WRITE FOR PRICES The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ontario Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION We Offer the Following 1912 Cut WHITE PINE LUMBER CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dunlop & Company Hardware Merchants Pembroke, . . Ontario LUMBERMEN’S HARDWARE A SPECIALTY Axes, Chains, Saws, Ranges, Cooking Utensils and all other Hardware used in lumber camps. See eS Se DUNLOP & COMPANY poe | PROMPT SHIPMENTS. —— CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER lh [ l ih.“ (gy wn ju> wD ly mL Mant a (i l William H. Bromley Head Office, - Pembroke, Ont. Telephone 148 e > ri 4 ; ae “ « * A os » Sos sb * x ip = » ¢ Ch Z ~ 4 » f, . J Tae Ht era 77 All Customers given satisfaction. Note the satisfied look of this Customer. White Pine Dimension Spruce Timber Red Pine Hemlock Dressed Lath Lumber Basswood Wholesale Lumber PEMBROKE, ONT., and MIDLAND, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7, Pink’s Lumbering Tools The Standard Tools in every province of Saye ie the Dominion, New Zealand, Australia, etc. CANADA We. manufacture alll (kinds of umber") 77 0n tools. Light and Durable. way you take it, and it’s the best Peavey made. Long Distance Phone, No. 87 Send for Catalogue and Price List Sold throughout the Dominion by all Whole- sale and Retail Hardware Merchants. Te Thos. Pink Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS OF LUMBER TOOLS Pembroke = Ontario Coal or Wood or Both es Ngee oe Recognized by lumbermen as ie the most modern, substantial and satisfactory range on the market. SHANTY HEATERS OUR SPECIALTY It will be a pleasure to send you catalog and prices. Pembroke, — Lee Manufacturing Co., Ltd., °c: CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 25 ! . Dunlop, M.P.P. W .H. Bromley G.V.White,M.P. Thos. H. Moffat W.L. Hunter | : We are one of the largest harness Pembroke Woollen Mills % dealers in the Ottawa Valley. We lanaited have harness of all kinds, single and double. We also handle a large Pembroke - Ont. : assortment of horse blankets, while our trunks and bags are a specialty. We fill orders promptly and guaran- Manufacturers of tee satisfaction with our goods. We are always pleased to have cus- Blankets. Flannels tomers call and inspect our stock. 4 ‘ Quotations on harness may be had upon request. Tweeds, Kerseys and Stocking Yarn Clarke & Andrews BeqibiekeaOnt For the Lumber Trade “Do it Before You Forget” Send along that little “Want Motor Lumbermen’s Boats Ad” you have been thinking about. 36 foot Driving Boat Lumbermen’s Driving Boats Oars, Winches, Winch Boats Rates are low and Results Skiffs, Paddles come quickly Everything in the Boat Line for the Lumbermen WRITE Us Canada Lumberman oo Af. Cockburn, Pembroke, Ont. Toronto and Winnipeg — es CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Georgian Bay Lumber Company Limited : Lumber M anufacturers High Grade Norway and White Pine Lumber and Laths mms Waubaushene, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 27 White and Norway Pine Best Quality Only— Ensures satisfied customers and Repeat orders. Prompt Shipment— : We deliver immediately on receipt of order. Some of Our Specialties Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs. Send us your orders and inquiries. “We Aim to Serve You With the Best” SS SE NN = ANN . ———S = \\ \ ——L—_— ———s \\ \ OL SS=_=___ NAN eee SSS \\ \ — SS —- ——<———= COLLET Ts 7, SO) —— \\ \\ ‘ b \\' rt Re \ 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For :— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. "te Hurdman Lumber C uradman Lumper VO. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited EASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles WESTERN British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood to be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company Wholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1912 CUT ON HAND 5/4", 6/4" and 8/4" Shipping Cull Shorts 5/4" Dressing Strips 6/4" Shipping Cull Strips 8/4x8 and up or 10" and up S.C. Sidings Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS : OTTAWA, ONT. DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. AND’ WOODWORKER The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada We have the following stock for prompt shipment :— 1-in., 11%4-in., 114-in., 2-in. No. 1 Common and Better Basswood. Si-in., 12-10. "and 2-in. Log Run Ash. 1-in., 2-in. and 3-in. Log Run Elm. ria -in. and 2-in. Log Run Birch. 1-in. x 4, and 1-in. x 5 No. 1 R. Spruce. ; | We -in. and 2-in. M. R. Pine Sidings. . 2-in. x 6, 8, and 10-in., 10/16 ft. Merchantable Sarees 1-in. x 5, 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER Send me Your Orders for... . 100 M 1 x 4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190M1x5 ‘ 15 M 1 x 9 “sé ce 6é ee 6eé 60 M 1 x 10 66 66 66 66 Your inquiries solicited ~ Pine, Spruce, fiemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER ene. Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. Clear and Clear Face Norway 1912 CUT Make us an offer. Must move from Parry Sound by August 15. 50,000 8/4 10/16 10,000 6/4 10/16 40,000 4/4 10/16 THE LONG LUMBER CO. Branch Office TORONTO, ONT. 12,000 5/4 10/16 Head Office HAMILTON, ONT. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. Turner Lumber Co. 25 Toronto Street Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. ye Limited Toronto, Ontario Dealers in Timber Limits. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 FASSETT LUMBER CO., LIMITED FASSETT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed . Prompt Shipments STONE LUMBER CO., LIMITED SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. One of our largest teams—weight 3400 lbs.—age 5 years. We Specialize in HARDWOOD LUMBER MILLS: Marksville, Ont.—Water Shipment. Dayton, Ont.—C. P. R. Rail Shipment. 30 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FIR TIMBERS HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES LET. US QUOTE, YOURERICES —s TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CoO., LTD. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., Do You Handle Interior Trim? HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. LUMBER IN TRANSIT We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into floor- ing or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co., Limited — Meaford, Ontario Imperial Timber and Trading Co., Limited 530-1-2-3 Rogers Bldg, VANCOUVER B.C. <== Douglas Fir Timbers -== PRICE iS 2 IGHT AND DURABILITY any size up to 110 feet. HIGH GRADE X X X Se aa FIR AND RED CEDAR SHINGLES. EXPORT AND RAIL SHIPMENTS CEDAR DOORS. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 31 The Largest Sash and Door Factory in Canada A Door a Minute is Our Capacity Doors Box Shooks Sash Portable Houses Blinds Mouldings | North Star Refriger- Lumber aye OTTAWA PLANING MILLS. - | | A Modern Canadian Door Factory Producing Six Hundred Doors Every Day “FROM TREE TO FINISHED PRODUCT ” We cut the logs and saw the lumber, which enables us to meet the requirements of the trade at bottom prices Dealers looking for high grade quality Pine Doors and Big Profits cannot afford to overlook the advantages of buying in carload lots when you are assured regular mill run stock of best quality and workmanship. Our reputation of years stands behind every door we put out. Our large capacity enables us to keep constantly in stock all grades of doors which can be shipped out on a moment’s notice. No delay when you order from us Get Our Prices Before Buying Elsewhere Estate James Davidson Ottawa 4 Ontario 32 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, *” en es Q. MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber Re eee ere Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Short Leaf Finish Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash Cypress New Brunswick Shingles TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Selects Timbers Shops SSE Yard Stock Commons Clears and a> <4 and Mouldings Mouldings The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Limited Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. : Mille at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, 13 FT. STOCK | 1x9, 114x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No.1 8 1}x6 2x3 2x8 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER MONT LAURIER, P.Q. 97 St. James Street We Offer for Prompt Shipment Mill Run White Pine HOO) ME tt: 1 ins x3 in./up, 50 M. ft. 1 in. x 9 in., SOP Metin xelOsin. /up; 20 M. ft. 1% in. x 4in., 20 M. it. 1% in. x 6 in., 20 M. ft. 1% in. x 7 in., 150 M. ft. 1% in. x 4 in./7 in., 150 M. ft. 1% in. x 7 in./up, Z50 Mest. Zin: x) 7 in./up. Spruce Dressed or Rough 500 M. ft. l in. x 4in., 5in. and 6in., 100 M. ft. 1% in. x 4in., 5 in. and 6in., 500 M. ft. 2 in. x 6in., 8in., 9 in. and 10 in., 50 Me itteZan. x 3 in., 2 in. x 4in., 3 in. x 3 in. and 3 in. x 4 in., 100 M. ft. 4in.x 4in., 5 in. x 5 in., 6in. x 6 in. and 8 in. x 8 in., 500 M. ft. 1 in., 2in., 3 in. and 4 in. BIRCH, 3 in. x 11 in.—10 ft./16 ft. and 18 ft./up WHITE & RED PINE, Mineand 2Zigsor RUCE & PINE MILL CULLS. Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Manufacturers : Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. Head Office: North Bay, Ont. North Bay Mill White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Sellwood Jct. Mill White and Norway Pine. Lumber and Lath. Spanish Mill White and Norway Pine, Spruce and Hemlock, Lumber and Lath. Vessel and rail shipment. 33 Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. \V'e have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Shawanaga, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale : 1 8 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. e 10 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. — left-hand steam nigger. _ Log-loader. - Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. 2 Roger Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and lumber. Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2-saw trimmers. 16-ft. Slash table. 20-ft. Slash table. 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. Bee eh 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. 2 Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. . band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. S.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water Pumps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 hp. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light are generator. _ There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. _ Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work, All of .the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. 26 Ernest Avenue, Limited TORONTO, CANADA SS SSS SS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS sti ie a can NNN EEE CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER co a (cae Et : i . (i ee i Pie ¥ we t ‘ ee Sc RCTS i } cy CRESS A CNNSI =E The ami Mi. Co. Limited Collingwood, Ontario Sc ee Manufacturers of High Grade Veneered Doors, Stair Work and Interior Finish Detail work our specialty. No orders too small or too large. Our plant is one of the best equipped in Canada for the above class of work, and we have a large staff of high class workmen. Send us your lists of material for quotation or plans and details. We also carry in stock everything in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, etc. THE BRYAN MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO, CANADA ALAA ee a ss ss... w rN CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER COM, D| Wilson’s Hardwood Flooring “The Standard of Excellence ”’ This illustration does not show you the largest factory in the world, but it does show you a plant that is unusually well equipped—where only experienced workmen.are employed—where the highest grade materials are used—the home of Wilson Bros. Limited, Flooring if The fact that we are one of the. oldest and largest manufacturers of MAPLE FLOOR- ING in Canada, should give you confidence’ to buy and recommend to your trade, not only WILSON BROS. LIMITED, MAPLE FLOORING, but also our BEECH, BIRCH and OAK FLOORING. WILSON BROS. LIMITED on FLOORING means a carefully kiln-dried manufactured article. It is straightened, hollow-backed, bored, end matched, steel polished and bundled. Besides our flooring we also specialize on VENEERED DOORS, and HARDWOOD INTERIOR FINISH to detail. Also Pine Doors, Sash and Pine Finish. WILSON BROS. LIMITED, flooring and interior finish is generally recognized as the standard of quality and mill work, the kind that brings the contractor and the builder back to you with repeat orders. The name WILSON BROS. LIMITED is stamped on the back of every piece of Flooring. This is a guarantee that it is properly manufactured and right in every respect. Send us your business and you will be prosperous. Wilson Bros., Limited Collingwood, Ont. IIIT 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Pine, Spruce, Balsam and Hemlock Hardwoods and Basswoods a Specialty | The Trout Creek Lumber Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Lumber F. BAECHLER, Manager Wholesale and Retail POWASSAN, ONT. ROBERT BURY & CO. Lumber and Mahogany Dealers Basswood Birch Hard Maple Beech Soft Maple White Ash Soft Elm - Black Ash Selected African Mahogany, piled in Toronto yard. Mahogany ~ Rock Elm Oak Cherry Walnut Spruce Butternut Hemlock 730,000ft. of 1 in. and 1} in. Winter Sawn Basswood. Will quote any {[grade. Yard, Foot Spadina Ave., Toronto y 79 Spadina Avenue, TORONTO Long =~ Knight Lumber Company Manufacturers Indiana and Southern OAK, ASH, CYPRESS HARDWOODS page k ae Mills in Mississippi and Arkansas Address all inquiries INDIANAPOLIS Southern Buyer, MEMPHIS : G. E. BECKENDORF, ) to the Main Office at INDIANA Beckford Branch TENNESSEE 1 f ; | CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Spruce Fir * & e on Everything in Timber y.i, Pin. Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agent THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. cutting Machine PUT US ON YOUR LIST An Up-to-date Cross- Yellow Pine and B. C. Shingles ‘Always in Transit . Oak, Cypress, Gum and Chestnut Frank H. Harris Lumber Company | 32 Church Street a e TORONTO, ONT. Yellow Pine Timber And Lumber Rough or Dressed Car Material and Long Timbers a Specialty PROMPT SHIPMENTS aA Ellisville ae Cincinnati, ee ZS” Miss. Ohio Made only by— Butterworth & Lowe Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, Mich, California White Pine California Sugar Pine and Arizona Soft Pine ml Veneer Press * and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit special conditions WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS William R. Perrin and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber * LOUIS WUICHET Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND°>WOODWORKER Fraser-Bryson Lumber Co., Lt Ltd Wholesale Dealers and Selling Agents for Fraser & a MANUFACTURERS Mills a0 Deschenes (One vmear dua Ottawa Valley White Pine, and Norway Lumber and Lath ADDRESS Head Office: Ottawa, Canada Cost Money Detail Doors ..uSash ae We carry in stock ready to ship at once Stock Size Sash Glazed All kinds of Hard and Soft wood trim Stock Doors in White Pine Fir - Chestnut Ash Birch Oak Webb Lumber CK Cs Limi'ed - Toronto : Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 39 Thurston-Flavelle Lumber Company Manufacturers of “Clear A” Cedar Bevel Siding The Finest House Siding Made Straight or Mixed Car Loads Head Office and Mill - — Port Moody, B.C. Eastern Agents: Gull River Lumber Co., Ltd., Lindsay, Ont. The W. M. Wilkin Gang The design and construction is based on many years of practical Gang experience and with a thorough knowledge of the requirements. These Gangs are strong and rigid ma- chines, standing without vibration, when under labor, in all conditions. The design makes this possible as all bearings are central thrust, free from side strain and are run without the use of water to keep cool. With the double oscillation to Gang sash, constructed without a single trou- blesome connection; the maximum capacity reached in these machines; the ease with which they are kept up and operated, makes a Gang the most econ- omical factor in the production of lumber, of any machine in use. Built in all sizes in direct steam or belt drive. Send for full description. THE STEARNS COMPANY, Erie, Pennsylvania | ; | 40 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER oe, of oe}' @, J.B. SNOWBALL CO., Lia. Chatham - New Brunswick, Canada S e 4 = anes tetaeiainnieeteniaae al ~: 3 SNAP A, EE NOQ sy a ad SORE: SAS AKE SF Ea 9, : Logs Ready for the Saw Manufacturers of Spruce, Pine, Hemlock, Hardwood, Lumber, Cedar Shingles and Laths Mills _ Chatham, Tracadie, Millerton We solicit your enquiries. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. SPECIAL PRICES—For Quick Sale q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, _which is choice stock and bone dry. Spruce, Clear and No. 1 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very small percentage under 10 ft, Spruce Merchantable 2” Scant x 6” x 10 ft. and cop - - 400M. os > x9" - - 150 M. moe X OPA 2713 ft. = - - 100M. 2” “ x11" 10 ft and up - - 30 M. 3” x 11" and 12” f - - - 85 M. All choice stock and bone dry. CAN LOAD SAME DAY AS ORDER IS RECEIVED. White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better 1 x 46" x 10 ft. andup - 1 x 8” 66 ‘6 s 1 x 7” and up sf 1% xX i 6“ ‘6 ‘é a 1%x4”’ “ 69 ft. - Pra? 10 ft and up - Pa ee (elle - White Pine, Mill Run 3 x 6” and up, 10 ft. and up 300 M. 250 M. 200 M. 100 M. 200 M. 400 M. 20 M. 400 M. 100 M. 300 M. WIRE OR WRITE PROMPTLY. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited Bathurst, New Brunswick 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ont THE NORTH SHORE SHINGLE aap Sate DIRECTORS Angus McLean, President, | Sere ar be a Comprising practically. all the Shingle Manu- W. B. Snowball facturers in Eastern Canada, as per list. Robt. B.~ Ross cee F. E. Blackhall, Sec-Treas. : Campbellton, N. B. _ MILLS AND SHIPPING POINTS AS FOLLOWS The Shives Lumber Co., rope ee N. B. : _The Richards Mfg. Co., eNO ST i Bt B. A. Mowat, a eae nf * W. H. Miller Co., ms oe Dalhousie Lumber Co., Dalhousie, N. B. Continental Lumber Co., Charlo, N. B. The McMillan Co., . Jacquet River, N. B. The Miramichi Lumber Co., . _ Chatham, N. B. The J. B. Snowball Co., Tracadie and Chatham, N. B. Cascapedia Mfg. and Trading Co., Chaleurs, Que. Edwards & McLeans, Bonaventure, Que. Forest Reserve Pulp & Paper Co., Gaspe, Que. Standard grading rules have been adopt dig and stock runs uniform and strictly up to grade. | We are now offering for QUICK SHIPMENT in splen- did shipping condition. EXTRAS, CLEARS and CLEAR WALLS For Quotations write or wire either the Mills direct or to the Canadian Sales Agent,—F. G. Wheaton, TPES N. S. North Shore Shingle Assoc’n. Canadian Sales Agent: F. G. Wheaton, Amherst, N.S. CANADA LUMBERMAN Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AGENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. We Offer—Several Cars At Special Price For Shipment to POINTS NORTH AND WEST OF TORONTO Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited oronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may e, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto ‘CLEAR WHITE’ CEDAR SHINGLES AND WOODWORKER W. H. Miller Co., Limited Campbellton, N. B. Manufacturers and Exporters of Spruce and Pine Lumber Laths, Cedar Shingles, Ties, Poles, Posts and Pulpwood Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER oP sae GH seanmetey 3 Genuine Balata ae “ World-Goetze” i Elastic Corrugated Copper is always good—Rubber and Leather Belting may be Gaskets with Asbestos Lining No. 2 make positively and perma- nently tight joints in flanged piping where nothing else will—where the best of other Gaskets fail. Vitite ” High Pressure Packing is just what its name implies—a packing designed to meet the re- quirements of users of high steam. It is light in weight and stands the test. Sizes in stock: 1/32 in., 1/16 in. and 1/8 in. 75c. per pound. The best for wet lumber “Victor 200” Valve Discs with inlay of Asbestos will outlast a dozen Jenkins Discs. aR igen ae ee mony SMALL ORDER OR LARGE—WE GIVE EQUAL ATTENTION TO EACH CUSTOMER T. MeAvity & Sons, Limited, St. John, N.B. Oxford Foundry & Machine Co., Ltd. Oxford, N.S. A trial order will convince you. Manufacturers of Horizontal and Upright Engines, Portable and Stationary Saw Mills, Tram Engines, Patented Belted Friction for Saw Frame. Our Carriages and Edgers are leaders. Heavy Carriages with Killam Patent Saw Bed with Capacity of Specs per day. MILL SUPPLIES : Seine a Attine Saws, Belt, Lacing, Oil, Valves, Steam Gauges, Pemberthy Injectors, &c. REPAIRS to all kinds of Machinery executed promptly and efficiently. CANADA “ Dunbar ” Clapboard Machine Here is a machine that is indispensable to every lumber manufacturer. It will make clapboards out of lumber that cannot be profit- ably manufactured into anything else. It is guaranteed to take from 157 to 20% more out of the same lumber than the old style machine. Capacity from 5000 to 7000 per day according to quality of lumber. “Dunbar” Shingle Mil LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lath Mill There is much waste in every mill that can easily be manufactured into lath by our improved lath mill, thus using up material that could not be utilized for any other purpose. This machine is inexpensive in construction, yet capable of turning out the very best work. Its capacity is 15,000 to 45,000 per day. This mill is acknowledged to be the most complete and satisfactory shingle millon the market. It has a capacity of 15,000 and upwards per day according to the quality of the lumber. Get our prices and particulars. It will Save you money. Maritime Foundry & Machine Works Limited CHATHAM, N. B. 46 CAANADA- LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Nature’s Best in Mill at East Apalcnive: Woods Man’s Best in Manufacture Mill at | ““ Spruce Boards, Lath, Piling Cooperage Stock, Spars Knees and Shiptimbers Flag and Clothes Poles Stage and Scaffold Poles Alma, N.B. Pike and Tamping Poles Selected Birch or Maple Curley Birch and Bird’s Eye Maple For Veneer Purposes Charles T. White & Son, timitea M. Garfield White, Agent Sussex, N.B., Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 47 ~eeour OTA rr The Blenkhorn By using finest grades of steel and most careful inspection we have Blenkon f established, and are holding a Genuine Ro Chiet | reputation for excellent cutting DUNBAR a ° ° We lost our plant by fire last March, Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies : many important points of construction friends. not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- Buy the Blenkhorn Axe for your trade. chine, which is manufactured solely by us. have been running full time since middle of June and shall give our best efforts to all demands from our SE 2 et Ey Se —Manufactured by— Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. | Blenkhorn & Sons Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. x Fredericton, N. B. Canning, N.S. The surest cheapest and quickest way of buying or selling second-hand machinery, special lots of lumber or timber limits, etc., is by placing a ““Want Ad.” in the Wanted and For Sale Department of this paper. Turn to this department and see what a market place it really is. Send us your ad. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto Canada 48 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER to 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company |§ Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS Below is a list of Dry Lumber | which we can Ship Promptly CHESTNUT: ——_—__ L — — = W.M.RITTER LUMBER COMPANY: We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs /4. 1s and 2s, one face, 2 cars 4/4 No. 1 Common, 3 cars, 4/4 No. 1 Common, 1 car, 6/ No. 1 Common, 2 cars, 8/4 Quartered Sound Wormy, 8 cars, 4/4 Sound Wormy, 2 cars, 4/4 Sound Wormy, 2 cars, 5/4 Sound Wormy, 2 cars, 6/4 Sound Wormy, 2 cars, 8/4 Sound Wormy, 2 cars, 10/4 Sound Wormy, 3 cars, Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y. R_ COMPANY PLAR: 1sts and 2nds, 1 car, 5/8, 18 to 23 1sts and 2nds, 1 car, 5/8, 24 to 27 ists and Qnds, 2 cars, 4/4, 7 to 17 1Ists and Qnds, 2 cars, 4/4, 12 to 17 1ists and 2nds, 1 car, 5/4, 7 to 17 Manufacturers of Maple, Beech, Birch, Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN , 6 and up, 1s and 2s, 3 cars, 6 and up, 6/4 1s and 2s, 2 cars, 6 and up, 7/4 1s and 2s, 2 cars, 6 and up, 8/4 All our own manufacture, band sawed, and theresa seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for pric Ontario Representative : John Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada Phone ES 3222 FAMOUS BECAUSE FINEST Our Soft Short Leaf Pine Finish Specialists in Quartered Oak. Nice flaky stuff. Plain Oak Cypress Chestnut Wistar, Underhill & Nixon, Real Estate Trust Bldg., Philadelphia Canadian Representatives: Wm. H. Hawes, G.H. Johnson, 288 Ottaway Ave., London CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 49 HARDWOOD United States: Manufacturers and Wholesalers seeking Can: d an Business THEW. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Mills: Knoxville, Tenn. Walland, Tenn. == | HOBART & CO ‘ 2 The Atlantic Lumber Co. Special Attention to our Canadian Trade Incorporated CHOICE Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. . Southern Hardwoods, Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber Gores . {Soa Kiln Dried North Gavolina Pine 2i1 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES Robert Vestal, Manager 53 STATE STREET - BOSTON, MASS. ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER YARD AT—PRISON POINT CaBLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON Manufacturers of Band Sawed Yellow Poplar = Basswood Specialty : Quarter Sawed une oned I umber Co. Coal Grove, Ohio, U.S.A. White Oak Flooring, Quartered, Sawed and Plain, all Grades, all Widths, 3/8’ and 13/16” Quick Shipments Guaranteed. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER EVERY LOG YOU SAW Makes Better Lumber If Sawed ona Want To Know Why? Then let us have your name and address. WE BUILD A LARGE LINE OF WOODWORKING MACHINERY Edgers, Planers, Matchers, Trimmers, Log Hauls, Canters, Shingle, Lath and Clapboard Machinery, Steam Feeds, Air Buffers, Rolls, Transmission Machinery, Turbines, Power | Traveling Cranes, Etc. We Fully Guarantee Everything We Send Out. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGS. LANE MANUFACTURING CO. | MONTPELIER, VERMONT, U.S.A. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Mark Double Deck Log Kicker, built with cylinders 8 inch to 18 inch bore and WITH BASE OR LOWER HEAD CAST SOLID TO CYLINDER. We have many of these kickers in operation all of which are giving first class satisfaction. The Powell River Co., Limited, of Powell River, B.C., who have one of our 18 x 36 single kickers in operation have written us as follows: — ‘¢ Prior to installing this kicker we used an overhead log turner to pull the logs out of the trough. The kicker is not only working satisfactorily, but has enabled us to reduce our crew by two men.” THE E. LONG MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., - AGENCIES of Quality Log Deck Equip- ment Catalogue 101 giving full specifications forwarded on application. Standard Cylinder. ORILLIA, CAN. MONTREAL—Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGARY—Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Ltd. _ WINNIPEG—Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER—Robert Hamilton & Co. or ty CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER MM @ 2 Saw MILL ce {INBRY? Rocker Shaft Box. Log Deck Equipment Catalogue 101 forwarded on application. Log Siac and Loader Built with Clyinder 8” to 18’ bore WITH BASE or LOWER HEAD CAST SOLID TO CYLINDER. THE E. LONG MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., ORILLIA, CAN. AGENCIES MONTREAL—Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON & CALGARY—Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Ltd. WINNIPEG—Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER—Robert Hamilton & Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND. WOODWORKER 53 of Quality Pay Ye eeeel Solid, Forged Steel Nigger Bar. Log Deck Equipment Catalogue 101 giving full dimensions and specifications for- warded on application Standard Steam Nigger Built with 6’ x 8’, 8’ x 10’, 10’ x 12’, also 12’ x 14’ Cylinders. We guarantee a positive steam cushion at each end o stroke. These Niggers are fitted with double ported balanced valves, absolutely guaranteed not to kick or stick. The valve cases are bolted to cylinders on “ ground ”’ joints, are perfectly steam tight, not requiring packing. A Man with Over 40 Years’ Experience Mr. Erb, of the Genoa Bay Sawmill Co., British Columbia, who is operating one of our 10’ x 12’ Niggers says, itis the best Nigger he has ever seen. A man with his experience knows. Double Spring Cushion Nigger Floor Plate. 54 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND SWiOGODW ORICE R Quality One of the many Unso- licited Statements of Users of Our Feeds: Burtt’s Corners, N.B., Jan. 14th, 1913. The E. Long Mfg. Co., Orillia, Ontario. “‘T want to say your steam feed is an ‘‘Ideal.”’ {Some Millwrights told me I would need another boiler and it rather frightened me, but as for steam, I never knew the difference init. It is just splendid. Have used it ever since it was put in and have not had a bit of trouble.” Yours truly, (Sgd.) Elwood Burtt Direct Acting “Shot Gun” Feed, Fitted with Double Model “D” Valve Built in sections to make up any required length, 8 in., 10 in., 11 in., 12in., and 14 in. bore. WE POSITIVELY GUARANTEE THAT OUR VALVES WILL NOT STICK OR KICK. They are perfectly steam tight, and are without exception the most economical valves manufactured. Below we give a partial list of our “‘ Quality’’ Machinery. We build these machines for mills of any capacity. Carriages Feeds, Steam and Friction Log Jacks Log Turners Cant Flippers Lath Bolters Log Kickers Log Chains Edgers Lath Machines Log Loaders Rollers, live and dead Saw Frames, Shingle Machinery, Trimmers and Transmission Machinery. Our Engineering Staff is | ; Balas, . _ 38 _ my | Mill Plans and Specift- at your disposal. is ae a 1 aqhe8y cations furnished. The Home of Long’s “ Quality ” Machinery. We are now fully organized in our new fire-proof factory, and are in a position to give prompt and efficient service. Our past reputation we are not ashamed of, but we are looking to our present ‘‘up-to-date” quality production to appeal to the practical mill man, rather than to any other source. In these progressive times no firm can hope to live on its past reputation regardless of how good it may have been. The present is what counts. For this reason we are daily expending money and brains to produce the latest idea of modern sawmill machinery. . Catalogues with full specifications forwarded on application. THE E. LONG MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., ORILLIA, CAN. AGENCIES MONTREAL—Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGARY—Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Ltd. WINNIPEG—Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER—Robert Hamilton & Co. ae CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 CYPRESS Merits are read by He who uses CYPRESS Builds over 9,000,000 People Monthly. but once. Mr. Retail Lumberman and Factory Man We can offer you a stock of about 250,000,000 feet to draw from the year round, and thousands of satisfied customers consider us Headquarters For Officers and Directors Directors G. W. Dodge, Rough and Dressed Louisiana Red Cypress Lumber, Shingles, Lath Gus Drews. PRESIDENT. Frederick Wilbert, Mouldings, Pickets. T. C. Lawless. ist VICE-PRESIDENT. F. B. Williams, SS H. B. Hewes. 2nD VICE-PRESIDEN’. R. H. Downman. Our Mills Produce and We Market as much Genuine Louisiana Red me ni ee - \. JONNS. Wm. L. Burton. Cypress as All Other Concerns Combined. J. F. Wigginton. C. S. Williams. Frank N. Snell, . SHIPMENT BY RAIL OR SEA. Secretary and General Manager. CABLE ADDRESS “ REDCYPRESS ” Louisiana Red Cypress Company Hibernia Bank Building, New Orleans, La. Have filled your orders for the last 28 years and can fill them now. Over 1,000,000 feet of Dry Hardwood Lumber carried in stock. Write us for prices on any of the following stock of lumber— Red and White Oak, Maple and Birch Flooring in every standard size and thickness. Oak Timber and Wagon Stock, Oak and Elm Bridge Plank, Oak Wagon Tongues, rough and finished, Plain and Quartered Red and White Oak for finish, Maple, Birch, Brown and White Ash, Hickory, Tennessee Red Cedar, Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany, Cypress, Poplar, Cottonwood, Basswood, Chestnut, Butternut and Red Gum. Can load mixed cars of the above upon short notice or can load stock with any Pine Yard in the city. WM. C. BAILEY LUMBER CO. Office and Yard, 15th and Central Aves. Minneapolis, Minn. CANADA LUMBERMAN We Make A Specialty Of Contract Sawing Operating a mill equipped with light gauge bands and gang we get every- thing the log will produce with minimum of waste and best manufactured stock that modern machinery can produce. Excellent yard for seasoning and facilities for shipment by rail and boat. Steck For Sale We shall shortly be sawing a raft of our own logs consisting of choice Red and White Pine product of which will be for sale. Also have for for sale a large quantity of slabs and edgings. INQUIRIES SOLICITED CHEW BROTHERS MIDLAND, ONTARIO 15,000,000 Feet ALWAYS ON HAND. Our Double Band Mill, Huttig, Ark. With two mills like this we manufacture 40,000,000 feet of band sawn Southern Hardwoods annually. We guarantee our lumber to be of ex- cellent widths, full thickness, and to contain 50% to 75% of 14’ and 16’ lengths. We make high grades and all of the ‘CREAM ”’ is in each grade. Send us your enquiries. WISLUMBCO STANDARDS 50,000 ft. 4/4 Ist and 2nd Plain White Oak. 30,000 ft. 5/4 1st and 2nd Plain White Oak. 25,000 ft. 6 1st and 2nd Plain White Oak. 50,000 No. 1 Common Plain White Oak. 20,000 ft. No. 1 Common Plain White Oak. 65,000 ft. x 6 to 12-in. Ist and 2nd Tupelo. 30,000 ft. x 13-in. and wider ist and 2nd Tupelo. 75,000 ft. x 138 to 17-in. Box Board Tupelo. 75,000 ft. x 6 to 12-in. Ist and 2nd Sap Gum. 50,000 ft. x 13-in. and wider ist and 2nd Sap Gum. 50,000 ft. x 13 to 17-in. Box Board Sap Gum. i 75,000 ft. No. 1 Common Sap Gum, 60,000 ft. No. 2 Common Sap Gum. No. 1 Common Red Gum. ist and 2nd Red Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 18-in. and wider No. 1 and Panel Cottonwood. 25,000 ft. 8/4 Log Run Hickory. 100,000 pieces 1-% x 1%-19-in. Oak Squares. 40,000 ft. 50,000 ft. = A good stock of Oak, Gum, Cypress, Cottonwood, Elm and Maple. Mills Huttig, Ark. Deering, Mo. Wisconsin Lumber Company CHICAGO AN DI OOD WORKER Frank Purcell KANSAS CITY, U. S. A. Black — Walnut Logs as ne Trade J Figured Walnut in Long Wood and Butts. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER LIFE -BUOY BRAND Rubber Footwear ¢ . - sath” aX OOK SO” TOWER’S WATERPROOF foc 1S Thki.N G The above cut shows a line of footwear special- ly adapted to the needs of lumbermen and is increasing in favor all the time. It has a rub- ber bottom and a leather top and is made in seven, nine, twelve and sixteen inch lengths. Manufactured by The Kaufman Rubber Co. BERLIN, CANADA Pimited Stocks carried at Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Berlin, London, Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, Fredericton, Truro and Charlottetown. Tower Canadian Limite : Write for Catalogue Toronto 58 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Peavies Cant Hooks, Boom Chains, Timber Dogs It is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. Let us figure on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shack- les, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log Stamping, Hammers, etc. Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of the lumberman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the lowest price. Write us for particulars and prices Argall Brothers Three Rivers, Quebec Algonquin Steel Shanty Range Built for the big capacity and rough usage required in Lumber and Mining Camps | Railroad Construction or Boarding Houses, Threshing Outfits and Ranches Big cooking surface. Big Oven—Big Reservoir—Big Fire Box—Big Ash Pit. Heavy Steel Body—Extreme Heavy Cast Iron Top and Lids. Duplex Grates and Fire Box Linings—all of heaviest design and construction. Double Steel Wall on top and Bottom of oven, interlined with heavy Asbestos Board, ensuring quick and even baking. Top Cooking Surface, 53 x 28 in. Six 10 in. Cooking Holes. Oven 24 x 26 x 14. Fire-door 9 x 9. Ash Door 9 x 9. 15 Gal. Capacity Reservoir. Note what the Shelf made by the Big One-Piece Drop-Oven Door means to the cook when baking. Oven Thermometer supplied at small extra cost if desired. Sold Direct from Factory to User. Quick delivery from Edmonton, Regina, Brandon, Saskatoon or Ottawa. National Manufacturing Co., Limited OTTAWA, . - CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Smart=-Woods Limited Montreal Ottawa Toronto Winnipeg Manufacturers of Shirts , Tents Overalls Tarpaulins Underwear and Blankets Bags Wool Socks Mackinaw ‘Clothing A full line of van goods carried in stock Cotton Mills at Welland, Ont. - Woollen Mills at Renfrew, Ont. Smart-Woods Limited 60 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER S. & H. Borbridge | io Man. Manufacturer of Harness, Horse Collars, Horse Bankets and Moccasins for the Lumber Trade No. 10 Jute Blanket Patented 1911 6 ft. 6 in. long, 80 in. wide, 60 in. lined, made eee aa erin Meceeegs® Hee Socare"ish guns nd’ shaped st =r. Michigan Lumber Harness Draw String Moccasin Weight 13 Ibs. 6 oz. ng g The latest improve t in M ins, doi Leather Leg Strap extra P ; 2 5 “ with all ane ar heck eee shee cldaemoaniie creel A full line of Toree Blankets for lumber- made in 2 in., 2% In., 2% in., 234 in, trace. A full line would come down and in a short time the wearer would ) i of Lumbermen’s Harness for all sections. Write ~ be walking on it, wearing out the stitching, thus causing men’s purposes. Write for catalogue and : it to leak and rip. With the new process the heel will not price list. for catalogue flatten out, will always keep its shape, and there are no seams whatever making a clean smooth Ripless and Water- proof heel. Made only in the highest. quality, all heights of leg, with or without soles or heels. Write for Catalogue You are Never in Doubt when you Buy of Borbridge and Price List. WHEN EVENING COMES and work is over for the day, do not | forget your HORSES DWYER To get the best work out of them, you must give H AY them good hay and oats. We are the largest dealers in Canada and make a specialty of Hay and Oats for the Lumber Trade. Dwyer Brand recleaned western oats are guaran- B R A N D teed clear of dust and heavy. : , O AT S WRITE FOR PRICES W. H. Dwyer Co. Limite Established 1892 OTTAWA MONTREAL FORT WILLIAM and CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 61 THE HARRIS ABATTOIR CO. LIMITED TORONTO - The above is a Cut of THE HARRIS ABATTOIR COMPANY’S NEW PLANT at the Union Stock Yards, West Toronto. It is the LARGEST AND BEST EQUIPPED Packing House in Canada. CANADA We make a specialty of catering to the LUMBER TRADE. Write us at Toronto, or nearest Branch, when you need; Live Stock b] Fresh Meats, Cured Meats, Barrelled Beef, Barrelled Pork, Sausages, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Mincemeat, Pure Lard, Vegetables, etc. Lard Compound, Agencies at :— Port Arthur, Ont. Haileybury, Ont. Stellarton, Schreiber, Ont. Montreal, Que. Sydney, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Quebec, Que. Halifax, Sudbury, Ont. Campbellton, N.B. 222 nnn 62 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “EVERY THING *eu.0’ 0D Hoss SEE MY SHOULDERS AND NECK™ Ree OMATER {A NY a — “NEVER MIND! J \ f ” | (i Lid a ey EIS fucot! 2 Cicite DoueLas & COMPANY, NAPANEE, Owe Ca, DR.J.M.STEWART'S/ "SURE CURE™ QLE PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORT IT WiLL HEAL UP YOUR SHOULDERS AND NECK IN GOOD SHAPE ."*-—- THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY THAT HAS L S MADE THEM FAMOUS FOR 30 YEARS @ e e Stewart’s Sure Cure (antiseptic gall cure) the tian Iniment original in liquid form ... ... ... ... 8 oz. bottles $5.00 doz. s 16 oz. 9.00 Stewart’s Excelsior Liniment ... ... ... 16 oz. 5.00 25 gee : : a er a ieee 32 oz. 9.00 This liniment is a rapid cure for Thrush, tewart’s Lightning Colic Cure, t ae colic cae oe . . cure that removes the cause ... .. 16 oz. 7.00 Sprains, Cuts, Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Stewart’s Pure Condition Powders ... . 2 lb. air tight can 4.50 Callouses, etc, etc., and is the only liniment Siena s Hoot Olan ee on thesmarket that will stop bleeding iataiam Stewart’s Cough and Distemper Cure .. 50 doses to bottle 7.00 iately. Stewart’s Proud Flesh Powders ... ... 2.50 Always keep a supply of Douglas Egyptian Palmer's Family Remedies are Sold with the Strongest Guarantee Liniment in your stable it will save you doll- Palmer’s Pine Balsam) <2.) -f-p0s- 22) ©) gel ae er pl S.00) pen ssross : 1 1 Taxa Grip Cure co ev ee cee see see ves 18-00 0 ars, and will often prevent serious troubles. ia ain Remedy ... arene tes cata MNO eere 5 se 5 3 Carbo-Healing Salve. RAMA soe Oa, Sa s sf SEND FOR OUR LITERATURE Stomachsand= iver Pills ()) a6: eee eee ; S Kidney Pills ... Wild Strawberry Cordial 1. ; ; i = = = sf * : : ee White Liniment ... Ate : se f ouglas oO. Palmer Medical Co, Limited, Windsor, Ont. NAPANEE, - ONT. Supplies for the Camp E make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are used in Camps. Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. Qual- ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Cor. Scott and Front Sts., . TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 OUR STANDARD Practicability and Quality Wholesale Manufacturers and Importers of Lumbermen’s and Contractors’ Supplies Men’s Clothing and Furnishings NR ERY y E ARA S St RR VE: Wwe x Une NEA NG me A eae \Y NUN § : ES , ~ RAY wR he NS... # S ~S Blankets Repellant and Army — Camp Duck Equipment Tents We Specialize in SHOE PACKS and carry a complete stock in- cluding the Genuine Palmer drawstrings. Grant Holden Graham Limited Ottawa, Canada 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER : 7 What kind of Oats do you feed ? River Drivers Lumbermen Always want the best soles on their boots If you want Western Oats Clean Write us now statin our re- I iy quirements. PENETANG SOLE LEATHER resists the ‘water and “wears like iron.” “IT HOLDS THE CALKS.” We have been tanners of Sole Leather for over 50 years, and have made a specialty of this tannage. The Breithaupt Leather Company, Limited Berln, ——- Ontario National Elevator Company, Limited WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Our specialty—bulk and sacked oats for lumbering and logging use. Lumber Camp Ranges and Heaters Our stoves are specially designed All Kinds of Stoves for to meet all requirements of camp work. We know exactly what is neces- Large or Small Camps sary and desirable in this class of stove. We put into all our stoves the best of material and workmanship my coupled with the best of expert Ra ie | ig AL : AW l EBQ STITT experience. The ‘Leader Range’ for coal and wood, shown in this cut is specially adapted to Lumberman Camps, Boarding Houses, Hotels and Rail- read Construction Camp Work. We also make this Range with side hinge doors. It is large, heavy and strongly built. Has good oven space and large heating surface. When a good, solid, reliable stove is wanted the ‘Leader’ will give satisfaction. UI Nit PS ol it LL ag Write for our catalogue. z » ax = * NO. 10-36A SIX HOLE LEADER RANGE AND RESERVOIR ADAM HALL, Limited - Peterborough, Ontario Manufacturers a, Ranges, Heaters, etc., for Lumber Camps, Hotels, and Railway Construction CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ®) | BEAL BROTHERS LTD., TORONTO, ONT. | Round Knife Brand Harness $2." o..j7ea Vane Gall Cure Horse Collars will give your customers satisfaction. Sell nothing else. Curled hair faced, will not gall the horse. Every collar bears Gall Cure Label. Have nothing else. wn Our Oil Tan Moccasins and Sporting Boots are superior goods. They have a stiffener that stands. BEAL BROTHERS, LIMITED 52 Wellington St. East, TORONTO Leather of all kinds No. 309 ie Boot i Eo Bee Ee MENTS No. 25 Collar Superior Harness, Collars, Etc. $}00g SuljUNP] pee SUISBIDOJA] ULT [IO | @ @) | Tanners and Manufacturers | @) The Youngs Co., Limited | Wholesale Grocers | Lumbermen—We carry all kinds of camp supplies. Save Freight. Prompt Shipment. Liberal Treatment. Write or wire for prices North Bay Sudbury ————*Toronto 66 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER A. J. ne A. S. NICHOLSON, Buffalo, Burlington, Ont. - DeLAPLANTE & NICHOLSON Wholesale Lumber Dealers and Manufacturers LARGE STOCKS OF Hemlock, Spruce, Be and White Pine ALWAYS ON HAND Planing Mill and Yard Retail Yard, AT BURLINGTON Ottawa St, HAMILTON, ONT. A. S. NICHOLSON & CO. BEAVER LUMBER CO. We make a Specialty of Mixed Cars from our Burlagie Yards. Correspondence Solicited. Head Office: - BURLINGTON, ONTARIO The Midland Shoepack Factory This is our Patent Shoepack NO. 19 : 4. NO. 13 : Price $4.75 Ge hat Price $5.75 pore $5.25 NO. 16 NO. 12 Price $6.25 This is the PATENT SHOEPACK manufactured by A. W. Yager, which is something distinctly new in the shoepack line. They are 60 constructed as to make them absolutely watertight. In the construction of these packs the strain on the sewing is relieved so that they will not rip, thus making them far superior to others that appear like them. We will ship to any address in Canada prepaid rapier) on receipt of price. Give us a trial and be convinced. Price $6.75 A. W. YAGER, Proprietor, Midland, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 > (3 mee, ~ | Goodhue Belts The Belting Problem Solved S| hw ae most trying and severe belt service in any mill can be efficiently cared for by a Goodhue Belt. All your power all the time is efficiency. Goodhue Belts are marketed in three brands, each made from the best quality leather, but for three different services. Goodhue Belts stretch less than any other belt by 15 to 25 percent. This quality effects a great saving because it is unnecessary to be continually shortening the belt to keep it taught. ‘Acme Waterproof” belt is made for the wet places in a mill and will give a remarkable service under the most trying conditions. When you buy a belt—buy a Goodhue. Price and particulars on request. J. L. Goodhue & Co.; Limited Danville, Quebec 68 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER (REGISTERED CARS * MAGKINAW. Have no terrors for the Miner or Lumberman clad in “Carss” Mackinaws---They keep out the cold. The Best In Canada The “CARSS” Pure Wool Mackinaw is the Only Genuine Waterproof Mackinaw made in Canada. During the thirty years the “CARSS” Mackinaws have been on the market, their popularity has steadily increased. “CARSS” Mackinaws are manufactured specially for the Lumber and Abas Trade, and are well suited to stand the hard wear to which they must be subjected. The men who should know—Lumbermen who have to face the elements under the most trying conditions—unanimously agree that “ CARSS” Mackinaws have no equal. WRITE US FOR BOOKLET. (REGISTERED) The Buyer's |“ UARSS * MACKINAW. The Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co. Limited Orillia, a Ontario Guarantee CANADA LUMBERMAN Chas. A. Dutt WHOLESALE White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Hard- wood Lumber and Lath RENFREW, ONT. Agent for Brunette Saw Mills Co. B.C. Shingles FIRST | LAST AND | ALL THE TIME Mills Arringdale, Va. Butterworth, Va. Franklin, Va. Selling Also Output of Marion County Lumber Co., Marion, S. C. AND WOODWORKER 69 St. Lawrence Lumber and Box Company Head Office, Renfrew, Ont. MANUFACTURERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Timber, Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Ties and Posts, Box Shooks, Barrel and Box Heading and Cheese Box Material Rail and Water Shipment South Lancaster, Ont., Canada CAMP MFG. CO. FRANKLIN, VA. Eastern Sales Offices: Oliver Building, PITTSBURG, George L. Camp, Manager 1 Madison Avenue, NEW YORK, Geo. W. Jones, Manager Telephone 982 Gramercy. Real Estate Trust Building, PTPa Debra Wood, Manager. N.C. PINE THAT’S US Anything and Everything in Choice Kiln Dried Stock Daily Capacity : Saw Mill, 600,000 Planing Mills, 400,000 70 CANADA -LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER E. H. HEAPS & CO. Limited Manufacturers of High Grade Lumber SPECIALTIES : . AA1 Brand Cedar Shingles Cedar Bevel Siding Hemlock Finish Mixed car orders promptly filled Head Office: 445 HASTINGS STREET WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. Mills at Vancouver, B.C. Daily Capacity, 350,000. . Mills at Ruskin, B.C. . CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Conveyor and Power Belting Made By the Oldest, Largest and Most Perfectly Equipped Plant in Canada Is Ready to Give You 100/%In Service and Efficiency Listen to the clang and whirl of one hundred ponderous machines in our belting plant—each doing its allotted part with infallible accuracy. Watch the elaborate testing precautions the scrupulous attention to detail—the expertness of the operators and wide-awake alertness of the superintendents—from the time the fabric is first run through the frictioning machines until it emerges as a finished belt. Note how little chance there is for human carelessness or in- efficiency to mar the perfect work. That’s scientific belt making—factory pride in its products— reputation jealously guarded. Our Method of Making Beltings That Endure This is the way your belting will be made and your belting costs safeguarded— Whether your purchases be great or small. And forty years of belt making experience will be concentrated on your re- quirements—putting all the service that is humanly possible to embody in CONVEYOR or POWER BELTING, to give you perfect satisfaction. No matter what conditions are we can make belting that will stand the strain. Our knowledge of climatic and working conditions insures this, while our methods of construction leave no possible room for doubting our ability to give you more in belting service than you have ever obtained before. If the Belting You Buy Has Not Been Giving Service— LET US DEMONSTRATE WHAT OUR BELTING WILL DO Our nearest Branch will gladly give you any information you require SCanadian Consolidated Rubber Co., Limited Montreal SALES BRANCHES: Halifax, ST, JOHN, Quebec, MONTREAL, Ottawa, TORONTO, Hamilton, London, Berlin, Brantford, North Bay, WINNIPEG, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, VANCOUVER, Victoria a | LS) CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Belting Made From Backbone Hides of the hardiest and healthiest steers, carefully selected by expert buyers and properly graded, can be relied upon to meet the exacting demands of saw mill and planing mill operators. In Water BEARDMORE Steam Prot Leather Belting °°” Beardmore has given to the lumber industry a belt that withstands the severest tests of strain and endur- ance. Starting with the best hides obtainable, the tanning is all done under our own supervision at our Acton tannery and no matter what time is required or how much unfinished stock we are compelled to keep on hand, every hide is tanned right and therefore gives a good account of itself in the finished belt. After tanning, this leather is then treated by our waterproofing process and herein lies the difference between ‘‘Beardmore” and other belting. This waterproofing process fills every pore of the leather and lubricates each of its tiny fibres—giving ‘‘Beardmore” a glove-like surface and pliability that insures the maximum of power transmission and minimum of strain on shaftings and bearings. ‘“‘Beardmore” is sold under a most liberal guarantee and if it fails to do as we say it will—your money will be returned. If interested, we want to send you our Book of Belting information—brim full of things about the care and use of belting that you ought to know. Beardmore Belting Company, Limited TORONTO - MONTREAL CANADA Pe RNDINAY, guia 9 TORONTO SEI TING * e Scandinavia This belting has been making good for over thirty years on both main drives and direct drives. It does the work and gives good service year after year whether the drive be straight or crossed. The rubbing of a crossed drive cannot injure it. It has a good surface for clinging to the pulley, it runs true, is very flexible and will stand the wear of heavy service in both wet and dry places. It is recommended for speeds up to 4000 feet per min. Lanco Balata Here is the ideal belt for long service in places where the condit- ions change from wet to dry. It can make good under almost any conditions except those of heat. It is made of strong 38 oz. duck woven to the utmost tightness it is possible to weave it. This belt will not go back. It is stretched and impregnated with pure Balata gum by our secret process, giving the maximum of wearing quality. It is as nearly stretchless as it is possible to make it. We carry a large stock of both Scan- dinavia and Lanco Balata Belts in Toronto and Montreal. Lanco Balata belts can be made endless on short notice. These Belts Do Not Have To Make Promises LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 73 They Have Made Good In the Beginning — That’s when you must use the greatest care in selection. If you rely merely on promises however sincere you stand to lose money, time and efficient service. Our belts are tried and proven successful. Our claims are based on experience. In the End: — That’s when Scandinavia and Lanco Balata belts costyouleast. For experience has shown you that their life is long. Make Sure of Your Belting Efficiency Before you buy—You can Rely on our belts. We have just issued a new belt book dealing with both Belts besides giving valuable information useful to every belt user. Write today for Copy of “THE MAIN DRIVE” Federal Engineering Company, Limited Toronto 90 Sherbourne Street. Montreal Unity Building. 74 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER OBSERVE AND STUDY THEM AS THEY COME OUT We are constantly improving and designing “DEFIANCE” WOODWORKING MACHINES in order that time may record the very best and most modern methods of working wood. Excellency in production is NOT an occasional event, but a permanent event when DEFIANCE machines are employed. It’s a plain case of working with less confusion and more concentration. The No. 200 catalog is g00d reading—Subscribe for zt. DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - Defiance, Ohio, U.S.A. Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and eon. ATKINS STERLI Made in Canada Band, Circular, | | : Cross Cut A Perfect Saw for Every Purpose E. C. ATKINS & CO., srertine ‘saws Factory, HAMILTON, ONT. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell Street No More Breakdowns—No More Delays : This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened. up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the | Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. “ot The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Section of Grinlock Riveten Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty q CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 KA, Revs Ps oe r r * ; ry és, i 2 one, wrpe te ea S Suen Ve hie. a : ey | ! 4h, . . z : Hi ty q \ A 7 | “ i aked: = Pay |e J) = 5 A 7 ? Art Be 2 : “te y, < y a = = = yN\\ tees : Em 2 > ae "2 4 a aS 4 ° ; : Zs 5 $ e ’ ™ i Yen, Br, Deseo be, ae 5 ‘ > Wea “THE FIRST WOODCUTTER” . : i i ny = p> _ x . ‘THE FIRST WOODCUTTER™ TRADE MARK REGISTERED : q = = t Po ) = —— ag VC , wy a my Radcliff Saws degree of perfection. They are tempered to maintain their keen edge and tension, pliable enough to avoid breakage and rigid enough to be economical in effort. ik Radcliff Saws lumbermen will find the highest Radcliff Saws are made in every type, inserted tooth, solid tooth, rift saws, shingle and heading Saws, grooving Saws, mitre saws, wide and narrow band saws, mill saws, drag saws, gang saws, cross cutsaws. Also machine knives. We are distributing agents for R. Hoe & Co.’s saw bits and shanks. Carborundum ‘‘Aloxite” grinding wheels and Nicholson files and rasps. A complete stock always on hand. Write for catalogue of Radcliff saws and mill supplies. Radcliff Saw Mig. Company, Limited Toronto e Ontario =, zh \ i y a sh ry ed . , i! in nv vai Wit R ee i, Lee fed d a Nt \ de® { t H mw oa 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Idol of the Lumber Camps HE “SAW KING” CROSS-CUTTERS have won their way to the front by their reliability |i and general excellence. They have stood the test of Camp and Mill and proved them- selves worthy of their name. . Every saw is thoroughly guaranteed, and so great is our confidence in them that we replace any saw which is defective. Once used always used. THE “SAW KING” CROSS-CUT is specially adapted to British Columbia Trade—there are no braces between the cutting teeth THE NARROW “SAW KING” CROSS-CUT HE NARROW “SAW KING” CROSS-CUTTER is specially adapted for small timber or a falling saw, and has the advantages of both a wide or hollow back Cross-— cut Saw. Send for catalogue telling you all about the king of saws—the saw that will help you increase your profits with a minimum of labor, and find a permanent place in your Camp or Mill. R. H. Smith Co., Limited Saw Manufacturers ~ St. Catharines, Ont. & CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 77 No. 66 Improved Racer Cross-cut Saw Maple Leaf Saws is to the secret tempering process that Saal Leaf Saws owe their tmmense popularity. This process refines and toughens the steel giving it a keener and more permanent cutting edge. All genuine Maple Leaf Saws have their trade mark etched on the blade as per the accompany- ing illustration. For rapid, clean cut sawing, Maple Leaf Saws stand without an equal. We also manufacture Bands, Circulars, Con- cave, Groving, Mitre, Dado-Head, Gang, Drag, Gross-Cut, Ice, Hand, Back, Butcher, Prun- ing, Buck, Saw Tools and supplies. Large stock of saws in Western Canada at our Vancouver Branch. | Shurly-Dietrich Company, Ltd. Galt, Ontario and 1642 Pandora Street, Vancouver, B.C. No. 44 Hollow Back Improved Racer Cross-cut Saw 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Why Buy Saws said to ie as “Coad as the Simonds ? y= why buy them when for practically the same price you can own a Simonds? ‘There is about ~ the Simonds Inserted Tooth Saw several features that make it a most practical and successful saw for the Canadian Millman to use. We make these saws in Montreal and would like an opportunity to write you and send our booklet and tell you some of the points of superiority in Simonds Saws for winter or summer use. What size saw do you require ? SIMONDS CANADA SAW COMPANY, LIMITED VANCOUVER MONTREAL st. JOHN 2 Petrie Specials 30 in. Ideal Bandsaw Iron Tilting Table, 3/8 in. Bandsaw Blade, Brazing Clamp, Brazing Tongs and Wrenches. Write Us for Prices Ideal Variety Sawtable Iron Tilting Table, 12 in. Saw, Ripping, Cross-cut and Mitre Fences. SEND FOR ILLUSTRA TED CATALOGUE. H. W. PETRIE, LIMITED MONTREAL, P.Q. TORONTO, ONT. VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 79 Barienger Braking Device for letting heavy loads down steep hill and mountain roads. Saves horses and expense of sand hilling. Write for Catalog. Ryther & Pringle Co. Carthage, N.Y. Multiple Saw Slashers for reducing long logs to short uniform lengths originated by RYTHER & PRINGLE COMPANY and installed by them in the following Canadian Plants Laurentide Company, Grand Mere, P.Q. _ Bayless Pulp & Paper Company, Beaupre, P.Q. Spanish River Pulp & Paper Mills, Espanola, Ontario Battle Island Paper Company, Ha Ha Bay, P.Q. Spanish River Pulp & Paper Mills, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario Price Bros. Company, Kenogami, P.Q. Belgo Canadian Pulp & Paper Co., Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. The Bronson Company, Ottawa, Ontario Riordan Pulp & Paper Company, Hawkesbury, Ontario Gres Falls Company, Three Rivers, P.Q. Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co., Grand Falls, Nfd. East Canada Power & Pulp Company, Murray Bay, P.Q. Chicoutimi Pulp Company, Chicoutimi, P.Q. Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company, Iroquois Falls, Ontario Write for Catalog. 80 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Our No. 129 “ 42201 ; fe oa 79 l , | ae ic hy ae [| | i 3) zi i L] 4 4 od OGRE SI A elle eae ue pees \ Pek | | q | | i 4 s ‘{] cs | oe : ago Lipemtea nents {ie ee oes SS WLSON BROS. LT. COLLINGWOOT ONT. SECOND FLOOR PLAN some time in the largest factories in Uncle Sam’s domain. He then moved to Canada, and in 1905 he was offered and accepted his present View in Joiner Department, Bryan Mfg. Co., Collingwood. '. «= Se er CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 155 EMGgiNe— Lonkon =e igs eo a fl z oO Ym FOO; IOI | ‘i : =| eek Balle Sa ES ey - spe <2 ee eel d pater é j 4 a ee Sey) Saves L BOx DEPARTMENT Woe darhey TESA Gy ale ES || FOO, ra || SHAVINGS U —>_—_— A Sar BOILER ROOM meee | a con, ere B Eden 2 ae | TT ee ACER e os 1) aa J ke oy eae s a rq = ¥ oe FULYNG ROOM |_| | PLANING NULL a | | pt ig Ma: et aoe yee eo | | | ELEVATOR | | | PLANING ROOM polenea 1d 1) | | silt u | ELEVATION o& DISCHARGE PIPES | TITt | AND SEPEFRAT OR i . ead eee ae eer ae oe 8 a 5A45H & DOOR DEPARTMENT 5 i Loan ba ee ea oe i @ es z sath, piles fe oN Fyctoe {a oe *. - | CUT TING-LP) DEPAPTMEN T x ean Bendy oR beah sa pe | —| NER bai ‘a * ae = ee a Be Fe i i I] cig ue ; oS al ae = - 3 a Hu a) el a aa 5 | q | | LOADING PLATFORM ; | soRT SER ee u al | Pom SASH FIER peces ny = I] | | | a ae 3 a aren Meany me 3 | hil al RAILWAY SIDING open Fe RS aes I i aie £ — |e = fg] is 1 | 8 2 as Tile te : | art | FIR-GT FLOOR PLAN BR eee eee er LEGER SREP GLUEING FOO/ | PAINT SHOP ea i | | itd | ——S | : : f Zeb: | | me eOVING LAYOOT oo a Mane | ese Meat ar ee ss MACHINERY 1278.2 FLOORS = Po ci VOINER) WORK DEPARTMENT ayaa ars | he, BAEC GI N= eat im | SHIPPING ROOM THE FIRYAN MFG COLTL FLOOR IF | | | | rs G LJ COLLINGWOOL] ONT PL AN | la fd | ore | | i \ = | = = Ir Sp —— = eee aly position. Mr. Dennis’ practical experience in all branches of the trade Tp andes ae tt ails aes ee | now stood him in good stead, and having a thorough knowledge of all raat ere ; Le mae aes : & |} i { details it is needless to say that a large measure of the firm’s success is < a i due to his ability. x eel x ; l Ix tecocisiahinall Wilson Brothers, Limited nei ee | 1+ ‘ 9 y a be fae 1 LUMBER YARD | One of the most important and successful industries in the town 5 vw] § is 5 oe of Collingwood is that of Wilson Bros., Limited, who operate an ex- § 3| X WIEN LOOEET EOE, OR | ce “i tensive and splendidly equipped planing mill, located at the corner of A Pies is | First and Walnut Streets. Collingwood itself has made great strides : = iS ae OWNERS. WHE CLORCIIN BAY LUMBER Coe WPRE GREEN LUMEETE ONLY ABOUT 230 HANOS, BNIGHT WATCHBIEN % Ati W1oKee THe DETECTOR (2 WATSAMEN 1M WINTER ) 5 STAT IHS HEPORTS HALE MOUNIY. Pike HUME 04 HOURS DAL POWER - STRAP. NO ear. FULL SAWDUST FLECTRIC WT WASTE Chinn UP PEGULAMLY SHIOKING PRON TED CONSTRUCTION. PILL FIRST CLASS FRAME BBE Wry. BiicK BULLER HSE. KourS CovtreD Wry (tan fan theon BETWELN bir HSH EME CAOSEO AT MIGHT. WYLIE RASHEO INSIDE SORE PT IM OXLEPTIONALL) GOOD CDMO17/Of6 PEOTECTIOY ST KAR Pures f 1 Le EXx/2 WATER C (Work Z ZA Pum WdUsk @ "KE & xe ALL MOWTHEY Puatpe ) PEM Rap BAY Wapo OD o er 2 sue SY WW PUPES & OSTHBL ED THROUGH 2-.FT" XA YIPES, PLPIPS WORKING Comriaas? HIORANTS & AOSE CONNECTIONS AS SHOWN On PLA, B00 D5 WaSE , BARRELS & PAILS OW TRAPIBAYS WITH WELL UNDER EACH 10 CHERNCAL EXTOKS 1M Ah EX 2" PIPE ON S8OOF WITH SPRINILERS LYSED Ws 72 KEEP four DAMP 14) DRY WEATHER , LWATER PIPE IW YARD Above FeOUND ALL OTHER PIPES Below FROST “ zi . Capacity Of Yard - 26 -M110N FEET NMOL UME FUE VOTH IN SO OF SAN /IME OE RA PAD His success is an inspiration , as it does, In spite of his success Mr. Sheppard Every week day, with the exception in- He gives personal attention to all details, LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 109 Mill “Yard «= (GEORGIAN Ray ]T UMBER © it Waubashene sr ONT. " E.Goan — Gyil Entineer — (Foronto x Montreal Canada = and lbNoON Enctano and although he has been at this work for so long a period and has reached a position in which many other men would be content to dele- gate their duties to others, Mr. Sheppard still takes a keen delight in giving personal attention to the numerous details connected with the management of the business. Once a week, on Friday, Mr. Shep- pard is to be found in Toronto, attending a meeting of the Royal Bank, of which he is one of the most valued directors. ~/ Ito commenced operations in Ontario during the past year, one of the most important is the Dennis Canadian Company, whose headquarters are at Whitney, on the Ottawa division . MONG the new lumber manufacturing companies which have of the Grand Trunk Railway. The Dennis Canadian Company is a Michigan corporation, its officers and most of its stockholders being Grand Rapids people. The president of the company is Mr. A. L. Dennis, who is also president of the A. L. Dennis Salt & Lumber Co., a very successful hardwood lumbering concern that has been manufac- turing in Michigan for the past ten or twelve years. The company was organized last September for the purpose of taking over and operating the timber limits of Cameron & Company, of Ottawa, on which an option had been secured and the transfer was made on the first of October last. This property consisted of about 150,000 acres of timber limits, a sawmill, lumbering equipment and other personal property used in connection with the operation. The sawmill is situated on Bark Lake, about thirty miles from Whitney, the logs being taken to the mill by water and the lumber delivered to the Grand Trunk over a siding 3% miles from Whitney, the logs being taken to the mill by water and the lumber delivered to the Grand Trunk: over a siding 3 %miles long. The mill is equipped with circular saw and re-saw and is being run on hemlock, spruce and pine. It can be run for many years on floatable timber from the limits tributary to the waters emptying into Bark Lake. ' One of the Best Mills in Ontario At Whitney is located the sawmill formerly belonging to the Munn Lumber Company, who had sold the timber on their limits to the government, as a large part of it was within the limits of the Al- gonquin National Park. This mill the Dennis Canadian Company purchased and they secured also a twenty-five year lease from the government, of the village location and all the buildings connected therewith. The mill is one of the best in Ontario. It is ‘equipped with three band saws and re-saw and driven by a 750 horse power Corliss engine. The mill is remarkably roomy and well constructed, with brick power house, and has a record of running an entire season night and day with less than one hour lost time. It has a well-equip- ped machine shop, electric lighting plant, sprinkler fire system and is a thoroughly up-to-date plant. Owing to the late start on lumbering operations last fall, only a partial cut was secured for this season. The limits of the Dennis Canadian Company are well timbered excepting a belt along the line of the Grand Trunk between Bark Lake and Aylen Lake, which was at one time heavily timbered with pine and is now barren. \ Building a Logging Railroad A large portion of the timber being hardwood makes it necessary to adopt some method of lumbering other than floating down the streams, as has heretofore been done. For this reason, a logging rail- road is under construction from Whitney which will eventually extend about twenty-five miles southeasterly from that point. Eight miles Ww a, A/ ee aaik The aii <4 al ‘BL eS | seo | se ——— AS ieee View of Sawmill—Dennis Canadian Company, Whitney, Ont. Important Developments at Whitney, Ont. Dennis Canadian Company Operating Two Mills—Logging Railroad Used to Bring Hardwoods—Chemical Plant to be Established —S H (A\ADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER TIMBER LIMITS OF THE DENNIS CANADIAN COMPANY WHITNEY, ONT, DULY 19,1913) | of road, six of main line and two branches of about one mile each, are at present under construction and will be completed this season. Then the line will be extended from year to year as necessary to secure the log supply for the mill. The track being constructed is of standard gauge and 56-lb. steel is being used. The main line is being put up in shape to make a first- class road bed, but not so much expense will be made on the branches. The first two miles of road out from Whitney are through a very rough country and a good deal of rock had to be moved, but aiter striking the timber limits, which are reached 2% miles from the mill, the country is very favorable for railroad building and lumbering. The railroad equipment has not been delivered as yet excepting a few flat cars and one 50-ton Shay geared locomotive. A second loco- motive, steam log loaders and logging cars will be added before the beginning of log hauling in November. It is intended to keep the mill running throughout the year, cutting as largely as possible on hardwood in the winter and on softwood during the summer. The soft wood from about ten thousand acres can be landed on Hay Lake during the winter and driven to the mill with very little cost for driy- ing. This is one of the first attempts that has been made in Ontario to use the logging railroad for the purpose of taking out hardwood The Sorting Platform—Dennis Canadian Company, Whitney, Ont, CANADA Plenty of Good Stocks—Dennis Canadian Company, Whitney, Ont. for any considerable distance, but the methods being adopted are the same as have been successfully employed in many of the States for years and some such means will have to be used to reach the bodies of hardwood at a distance from the railroads, where the pine has been floated down the streams. The hardwood in this district runs very LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 111 largely to birch of fine quality, with a considerable quantity of good basswood, but the maple is not of a first class quality. In order to utilize the enormous quantity of timber left on the lands after the removal of the sawlogs and which is fit for cordwood, an agreement has been made with the Standard Chemical [ron and Lumber Company, of Toronto, whereby the Chemical Company will erect within the coming year a large plant for the manufacture of char- coal, wood alcohol and by-products, using all the refuse from the saw- mill for fuel and getting their cordwood from the limits on a stumpage basis. They intend to cut thirty thousand cords of wood during the coming season which they will load on the cars of the lumber company for delivery to the factory yard. The erection of this factory with the necessary cottages for the workmen and the wood cutting opera- tions will mean a large increase in the amount of business and labor activity at Whitney. A shingle and tie mill is now being erected to care for the cedar timber on the limits, and will soon be in operation. A large stock of cedar was put in with the other timber last winter and sorted into separate booms to await the erection of the shingle mill. A general store is run in connection with the operations and does a very large business under the management of O. E. Post. The management of the business is in the hands of L. VanMeter, who was superintendent of the A. L. Dennis Salt & Lumber Company’s opera- tions in Michigan for eight years and the woods operations are under charge of I. A. Mateer, who filled a like position for the same company. These two, with D. L. Steven, the book-keeper, are the only Michigan men on the job, the balance of the operating force being made up of Canadians. Hocken Lumber Co.’s Steady Growth Otter Lake Company Now Operating Three Mills— Winter Mill Started Last Season—Specialists in Hemlock Steady and continued progress has marked the operations of the Hocken Lumber Company, Limited, at Otter Lake in the Parry Sound district. Starting with one mill at Otter Lake Station, their trade has steadily grown until at the present time three mills in that vicinity are necessary in order to keep up with their busjness. Last season, a winter mill which runs day and night right through the winter, was built five miles east of Otter Lake on the G. T. R. This mill while only having a circular saw equipment has an abund- ance of power capable of developing up to 120 h.p. At this point is also installed a fast feed Berlin planer to take care of their sizing trade, all hemlock being dressed and sized from the saw. The mill is surrounded by very choice hemlock timber, in the manufacture of which the company specialize and by supplying the mills with logs direct from the stump, they are in a position to fill the wants of the trade in square timber and bill stuff up to 40 feet in length at the Shortest notice. Following the timber trade still further, in order to take care of special orders, the company have recently opened a third mill at Horseshoe Lake, five miles south of Otter Lake on the C. N. R. and C. P. R. This lake is six miles long and the company have large holdings of hemlock bordering its shores. The company’s original mill at Otter Lake Station has had many additions made to it during the past several years. It is fitted with up-to-date machinery which is backed up with abundance of power. \ Tanbark as a Bi-Product—Hocken Lumber Co., Otter Lake Station Ont. Drawing on the Ice—Hocken Lumber Company’s Winter Operations The timber loading operations are facilitated by a steam hoist which picks up the square timber as it comes from the mill on live rollers and places it directly on the cars. The planing mill has been en- larged to take care of dressing-in-transit and recently a new fast feed Berlin planer has been installed. Plenty of Raw Material—Hocken Lumber Company, Otter Lake, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ontreal Company Shares in Progress Damien Lalonde Limited Find Increasing Business Necessitates Greater Capacity—Their New Plant and its Modern Equipment The remarkable building ac- tivity in Montreal during the last three years, with the con- sequent increase in the demand for lumber, has resulted in sey- eral window, door and _ sash hrms enlarging their plants or building new mills. Among the oldest manufacturers in this de- partment of the lumber trade is Mr. Damien Lalonde, who for twenty-four years has had a factory in Montreal. Before that he owned a small mill at Valleyfield, P.O. Recently, business increased to such an extent that a new plant was found necessary, and some three months ago Mr. Lalonde removed from St. Lawrence Boulevard to a new factory on Christopher Columbus street. With the increase of capacity, the firm was turned into a limit- ed liability company, with the title of Damien Lalonde, Limited, the capital being $200,000. The officers are Messrs. Damien Lalonde, pre- sident ; Armand Lalonde, vice-president ; Alphonse Lalonde, secretary- treasurer; Adrien Lalonde and L. Lionais, directors. In addition to manufacturing windows, doors, sash and general woodwork, the com- pany are carrying on a retail lumber and contracting business. 250 h.p. Engine and 1000 gal. Pump Details of the Mill Construction The new factory, designed by Mr. L. Lionais, is of first class mill construction, and admirably planned for economical production. The ground belonging to the company comprises over 100,000 square feet south of the C. P. R. track and 20,000 on the north side. The mill occupies a site 155 x 90, being lighted on all four sides. It con- sists of the ground floor and a first storey, and 1s equipped with some of the latest machinery and apparatus. The office, on the ground floor, is a very large room, fitted with furniture made in the factory, from gum lumber. Adjoining is a stock room, and on a lower level the boiler room. Here are two Goldie and McCulloch boilers, with a 250 h.p. steam engine constructed on the Jerome Wheelock sys- tem, and supplied by the same company. The boilers are automatic- ally fed by shavings, which are collected from each machine in the mill by means of the system of the Canadian Sirocco Company, Windsor, Ont. The engine is belt driven, and runs the entire mach- inery, while steam for heating is supplied to every part of the build- ing through the Canadian Buffalo Forge Company’s fan heating sys- tem. Damien Lalonde, Limited, have installed a Canadian Allis- Chalmers generator and two Canadian Westinghouse motors of 10 and 15 horse power for electric lighting purposes. A Gould pump Damien Lalonde Limited, Plant, Montreal, P.Q. enables the company to obtain their own water supply at the rate of 900 gallons per hour, the well being 950 feet deep. A machine shop is also situated on the ground floor, the equipment including a grin- der for knives nianarretneed by Conan & Company, Galt, “Ontario, also machines for sharpening saws and band saws, forge, etc. The rest of the ground floor is devoted to the dry kiln and plan- ing and sawing machines. The floor here is of concrete. The dry kiln is so arranged as to permit of the lumber being loaded from the yard on to trucks, which run on rails into the kiln, and after the lumber is dried the trucks are pushed through, still on the rails, into the planing and sawing room. The kiln was supplied by Sheldons, Limited, Galt, Ont., through Messrs. Ross and Greig, Montreal. The various machines on ¢his floor are erected in a line across the centre, which allows the lumber to be conveniently and economically hand- ne The machines comprise: band saws, by the Macgregor, Gour- lay Company, Galt, Ont.; planer, by the same firm; a No. 94 matcher, by the Berlin Machine Works, Hamilton, Ont., which turns out 150 feet per minute, and is described as an excellent machine. A small matcher and a rip saw were supplied by the Macgregor, Gourlay Company, while a moulding and clapboard machine came from the same firm. Arrangement of the Woodworking Department After being worked in the planing and sawing room, the lumber is conveyed to the second floor, and further dealt with. The top floor is very spacious and well lighted, being devoted entirely to the wood-working business, with the exception of a foreman’s room. The space is so arranged that the machines run down one side and the joiners’ benches down the opposite side, the object being to ob- viate unnecessary handling. The machines are also so located as to allow the various operations to be continuous. ‘These include cross cut saw, moulder, buzz planer, sash sticker, jig saw, borer, mortisers, P.Q. Head Office—Damien Lalonde Limited, Montreal, View in joiners department—Damien Lalonde Limited, Montreal, P.Q. 1: y CANADA LUMBERMAN A corner of the Sash and Door Dept.—Damien Lalonde Ltd., Montreal, P.Q. shapers, band saws, etc., supplied by the Berlin Machine Works, the Macgregor, Gourlay Conipany, and Cowan and Company. ‘The latest machine installed is a double tenoning machine, by the E. B. Hayes Machine Company, Oshkosh, Wis., in addition to this, there is one of the old-style tenoning machines. On the completion of the work on the machines, the various parts are sent to the joiners where the doors, sash, counters, etc., are completed by hand, on the benches, which number twelve. The glueing is done on the last bench, from which the work is placed on to a clamp machine, which binds the parts together. ‘he final process is sanding, done by a Berlin sander. From a part of the top floor is a bridge leading to a moulding shed, containing a large stock of mouldings, a second shed being located in another part of the yard. The company are exceptionally well situated for shipping facili- ties, a C. P. R. siding running alongside the mill. This will allow of the unloading of nine cars at a time. For town haulage, a motor truck is used, this being particularly useful for delivery in the dis- tricts just outside of Montreal. Pine is chiefly used, but chestnut, oak, and gum are also em- ployed. Of late gum has come into favour, as it has a fine figure and is very clear, but it can only be utilized for interior work, owing to being affected by the weather. In laying out the mill, the company have employed, almost ex- clusively, Canadian materials and machinery, there being only one wood-working machine in the plant which has been built outside the Dominion. Wayagamack Presents Encouraging Reports At the annual meeting of the Wayagamack Pulp & Paper Com- pany, held at Three Rivers, P.Q., the report submitted showed net earnings of $256,774 after making provision for all charges, including expenses of administration. After payment of the bond interest of $105,000, there remains a sum of $151,774, equivalent to a little over three per cent. on the common stock outstanding. The construction of the plant was designed with an initial capacity of fifty tons of pulp Planing Mill Department—Damien Lalonde Limited, Montreal, P.Q. AND WOODWORKER 113 Hays Double End Tenoner—Damien Lalonde Limited, Montreal, P.Q. and fifty tons of finished paper, but so designed as to permit of its gradual extension to reach ultimately a capacity of two hundred tons of paper. The pulpwood plant was completed in sufficient time to operate during the summer of 1912, thereby furnishing the necessary supply of raw material for the operation of the paper plant, when completed and started during the following winter. Permanent run- ning of the pulp and paper plant on the standard product was begun on the first day of January, 1913. The profit and loss statement sub- mitted covered one year’s lumbering and the operation of the pulp and paper mills for six months. A third machine is being erected and should be running by the beginning of September. Mr. J. N. Green- shields, K.C., the chairman, stated that the paper mill had only been in operation six months and the saw mill one year. The saw mill produced a yearly output of about 20 million feet, while the one mil- lion and a-half logs which were cut last winter on the St. Maurice will produce no less than 45,000,000 feet of lumber. Dependent Entirely on Canadian Pulpwood Figures relating to the paper and wood pulp industry in the United States, compiled in the last census have just been tabulated by the Department of Commerce and show that the value of all pro- ducts of establishments engaged primarily in the manufacture of pa- per and wood pulp have increased 110.2 per cent. in a decade. The figures are now $267,656,964. The report shows that American mills have practically abandoned the use of native spruce and poplar on account of its high cost and have adopted the Canadian wood, or a cheaper grade of American timber. The last available figures show that American mills use over 2, 825,000 tons a year, an increase of 141 per cent. in ten years. The American mills produced about 4,500,000 tons of paper of all kinds in the last year, and of this 27.2 per cent. was news print paper. Book paper formed 16.5 per cent., cardboard 1.2 per cent., fine paper 4.7 per cent., wrapping paper 18.1 per cent., boards 19.7 per cent., tissue paper 1.8 per cent., blotting paper two- tenths of one per cent., building papers, such as roofing and sheathing 3.4 per cent., wall paper 2.2 per cent., miscellaneous 2.3 per cent. Berlin 49” Sander—Damien Lalonde Limited, Montreal, P.Q. 114 CANADA .LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Coming and Going at Tourville Lumber Mills Plant Pulpwood Entering Mill and Leaving on Barges x tS Oe See yp ee ee | _s —<~ AE ‘ Tourville Lumber Mills—General View showing Conveyor, Burner and Method of Shipping Pulpwood. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Equipment and Layout of a Modern Mill The New Plant of the Tourville Lumber Mills Company Near Louiseville, commenced operations in the new sawmill constructed to replace the one destroyed by fire about a year previously. The mill, one of the finest, if not the finest, in the Province of Quebec, is situated just outside the village of Loutseville, on the Riviere du Loup, which runs into the St. Lawrence. For one hundred years at least this district has been the centre of lumbering operations. Many years ago the Hunterstown Lumber Company did a considerable business, cutting the lumber at Hunters- town, and hauling it to Louiseville, a distance of 15 miles, from which it was shipped by boat. Later, the old Hunterstown Company erected a mill on the same ground as the present structure. The limits and the mill passed into the hands of Mr. Lafreniere, who had a fairly large mill, and from him in 1888 to Messrs. Tourville and Leduc, of Montreal, who at that time owned two other mills—one at Nicolet and the other at Pierreville Mills. In 1892 the Tourville Lumber Mills Company, with a capital of $250,000, was formed. Five years later the. Nicolet mill was sold, and in 1907 the Pierreville mill was.stopped, on account of the timber being exhausted. Thus the company con- centrated their efforts on the Louisville plant. The officers and directors of the Tourville Lumber Mills Company are: R. Tourville, president; E. Ouelette, vice-president and manager ; A. Tourville, secretary-treasurer; R. Tourville, E. Ouelette, A. Tour- ville, A. Leduc, and I. L. Rush, directors. Extensive Timber Holdings The company own, in the County of Maskinonge, 338 square miles of government limits, in addition to 25,000 acres of freehold land in the Township of Hunterstown. Ninety per cent. of the lumber is spruce, the balance being pine with a little hemlock. About a third of the lumber is exported to Great Britain, a third goes to the United States, and the remainder is shipped to Montreal. The logs are floated down the Riviere du Loup, and for a con- siderable distance from the mill are formed into booms, and sorted. The smaller logs for pulpwood are diverted to the pulp mill and the balance are sent to the sawmill. Both mills are situated on the banks of the river, the bulk of the shipping being done by water. The boats come right alongside the mill, and the lumber can thus be economically handled. During the winter a comparatively small quantity is hauled to the village, a mile and a half distant, and sent by rail. The new mill is well designed, equipped with the latest machin- ery, and capable of turning out from 150,000 to 175,000 feet per day of ten hours. Although the fire in 1912 destroyed the mill, it left untouched a number of the minor buildings, such as the machine-shop, oil store, blacksmith’s shop, and stores-room. These are on the left hand side of the mill, and form a compact group of buildings. The machine shop is equipped with a number of lathes; the top storey is utilized as a small woodworking plant, which includes a McGregor, Gourlay planer. ; ; The following equipment has also been supplied by the Waterous () May 28 of this year the Tourville Lumber Mills Company The Filing Room—Tourville Lumber Mills P. QO.—One of the Finest in the Province Tourville Lumber Mills—View Showing Loading Shed Engine Works Company :—two 8 ft. band mills, one 42-in. and one 36-in. cast steel carriage with steam set works, two 48-in. new Cham- pion edgers, two circular resaws, two 5-slab slashers, besides con- veyors, live rolls, and drives, shafting, etc. Facing the mill is the office, a well-lighted structure, of wood, where all the general business is carried on. Next to this is Mr. R. Tourvyille’s residence. Construction and Layout of the Mill The mill is very substantially built, the principal structures cover- ing an area of 170 feet long by 61 feet wide. It has conerete founda- tions, with concrete walls from the basement up to the main floor. The remainder of the mill is of lumber with very solid wooden beams, bolted, supporting the roof. The basement contains belts, chains, conveyors, and other portions of the running machinery, which rests on concrete work. In the basement there is also a series of thick concrete pillars, which support the main floor. There are both steam and electric plants. The former supplies power to the mill, with the exception of the filing room, which is operated by electricity. The boiler rooms, the electrical room (30 ft. x 13 ft.) and engine room are grouped together at one side of the mill, connected by doors. The electricity is supplied by a 35 kw. 116-120 volt 293 ampere generator supplied by the Canadian Allis-Chalmers, Limited, together with a small panel board. In addition to supply- ing power to the filing room, the electrical equipment lights the mill and supplies light to Mr. Tourville’s residence and the office. The boilers are eight in number, all burning sawdust and refuse; six are in one building (38 ft. x 39 ft.)—these were saved from the fire—and two in another. The sawdust is collected and conveyed to both boiler General View of Main Floor Showing Gang—Tourville Lumber Mills 116 houses, the largest of which is 42 ft. x 21 ft. The chimney is 102 feet high, and constructed of brick, while the smokestack is 86 feet high. There are four engines, a small McEwan Waterous Engine, two 500 horse power, built by Pontbriand, of Sorel, P.Q., and one 125 h.p., of Hamilton build. Water is pumped from the river by a pump run by the larger engines. The pulpwood cutting up mill (26x31) is in a separate building from the main mill, but is connected by means of a covered-in gang- way. The logs intended for pulpwood are separated some distance up the river, and floated down. They are conveyed from the water by means of a jack ladder, and on entering the mill are automatically counted. They go to the circular saw, and are cut into four-foot lengths, although the machinery enables other lengths to be cut if desired. After leaving the saw the logs fall into a hopper, and are sent along, through an opening at the side of the mill, by chains, to a structure erected alongside the bank of the river. This structure has openings at regular intervals, which allows the logs to drop into the hold of a vessel moored alongside. The flow of the logs into the ves- sel is regulated by means of doors, worked by the men who are super- intending the loading. On the land side of the loading structure, trucks on rails are placed, and as these are filled with the culls from the logs, they are hauled away and the rejected timber stocked in the yard. Pulpwood forms only a comparatively small part of the out- put of the company. Both the pulp and saw mills are protected from damage by ice, by wooden piers, which have openings allowing the jack ladders to work down to the water’s edge. These can be regulated according to the height of the river. Economical Manufacturing Equipment The mill proper is laid out with a view to a continuous process of manufacture. It is divided into two main divisions, with practically a duplicate set of machinery on each side, and a large gang in the centre. The logs on coming in are automatically counted on a log deck. The equipment includes two double arm flippers and two log loaders. From the log dock the logs are sent either to the right or left, and loaded on to the carriages, with log seats of steel, and operated with gunshot feed. These carriages convey the logs to band saws, which face the logs on each side, and then they go to the gang on live rolls. When the gang is fully employed, the logs are cut into boards by the band saws. The gang, which will cut 60 inches wide, is very powerful and will cut 1800 logs per ten hours. It is operated by a special engine, which is placed in the basement. From the gang, band saw slabs are conveyed to a resaw on each side, while the thin slabs are sent to other resaws on each side, or direct to the slashers.. The resawn boards and those from the band saws and gang go by means of live rollers to the edgers, three in number. Con- tinuing its journey, the lumber is butted, and then goes to an im- mense loading shed, 104 ft. x 22 ft., where it is culled and sorted. The boards are loaded on to trucks, which have a reversible mech- anism, enabling the work to be done very quickly. The trucks run on rails, and convey the lumber to a very large yard, where it is piled until wanted. Rejected slabs are cut into firewood by circular saws, the better portions being utilized for lath. The machinery for converting the slabs into furrings or laths are situated close to the slashers, and can thus economically use these discarded parts. The filing room is situated over the main floor, and is reached by a gallery which runs through the centre of the building, constructed above the machinery and between that and the roof. From this pas- sageway a view of the entire machinery can be obtained. The filing room, like the mill generally, has an abundance of light, as there are windows on all four sides. There are seven machines, including auto- matic band saw sharpeners, circular saw sharpeners, a brazing forge, an emery wheel lap grinder, etc. In one-corner is a motor, and in con- nection with the electric plant. The company use Simonds Canada Saws and also-Radcliff saws. The plant includes a large refuse burner which was used for a short time, but a chipper is now installed. This is worked by elec- treity. The waste lumber is chipped, and conveyed to the bank of the river over an endless belt conveyor housed in a large covered-in struc- ture built on trestles. The chipped material is emptied direct from the conveyor into barges, and shipped to the Wayagamack Pulp & Paper Company at Three Rivers. The Tourville mill was designed arid its construction superintend- ed by Mr. J. E. Hamel, of the Waterous Engine Works Company, Limited, Brantford. The same company supplied all the machinery, with the exception of the gang and engine for running saws, these being made by the William Hamilton Company, Peterborough, Ont. The Tourville Company’s head office is at Rooms 35-36 Royal Insurance Building, Montreal. Mechanical Pulp Demand Dull in Great Britain The Department of Trade and Commerce at Ottawa recently re- ceived from the Canadian Commerce Bureau, London, Eng., the fol- lowing bulletin: “While there is a good demand for sulphite pulp, / CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER the market in Great Britain for the mechanical variety is at present in a somewhat demoralized state. There has latterly been such a large production of mechanical pulp in Scandinavia and elsewhere that the supply at present exceeds the demand and current quotations have fallen to a level which, it is expected will render the United Kingdom business unprofitable to Canadian manufacturers. This is probably only a temporary state of affairs, for on the other hand this Bureau has quite recently been addressed by several houses who deal in paper makers’ supplies and can handle large quantities of pulp, who even now are looking for new sources of supply and are desir- ous of forming a permanent connection with Canadian manufacturers of both sulphite and mechanical wood pulp who are in a position to contract for regular supplies.” Trade of New England During 1913 Peculiar Conditions That Have Caused Instability in Markets Indications Favorable for Improvement Editor Canada Lumberman:—In the winter and early spring of the present year, all weather conditions seemed to conspire to defer ship- ments and retard logging among the New England manufacturers. The consequence was, that although there was not a great demand for lumber here in the New England States during the winter and early spring, the great shortage tended to create a fictitious demand—that is to say—yard men here in New England, placed many orders with the mills in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and also in the Pro- vinces, and owing to the difficulties, which the loggers and shippers had to contend with, they were unable to ship these orders until long after the time they were wanted. This delay made the yard men feel that they were not going to get the stock in the spring and when they bought a lot of lumber that did not come forward, they duplicated the orders with other mills, hoping in that way, to get quicker shipment. The consequence was, that during the last of May or early June, when conditions improved so that the lumbermen could ship their stock to the yard men, the latter found the lumber pouring in on them very rapidly and they were virtually flooded with lumber they did not need. This caused them to stop buying altogether and therefore the prices have been declining ever since, and very rapidly. Some lum- ber has dropped $1 to $1.50 per thousand feet, and it is almost impos- sible in buying some grades of southern pine, to place an order and find, when the lumber is shipped, that the price has held at the oi- ginal purchase price, even though the shipment has been prompt. Although we believe that lumber was abnormally high during February, March and April—that is Eastern lumber manufactured in the New England States or the Provinces—we think the subsequent drop was reasonable and much below fair selling prices. We confidently expect a reaction to set in the latter part of August, when we believe the yard men will find that they have held off rather too long in buying their fall and winter supply and will start in with a rush and advance prices again sharply. This kind of a market is very uncomfortable and undersirable for lumbermen, as it creates a speculative tendency and produces a very unhealthy condition. We do much better when the market is steady, with a fair demand. We think there were many purchases made last winter, by whole- salers in Canada and the Provinces, which at the time appeared to be good, but which to-day have proved very undesirable and a good deal of Canadian lumber will be held back for late fall shipment, and some of it even wintered over until next spring. Otherwise the purchaser would have to sell at a loss. We think this lumber is largely held by strong operators who can well afford to hold it. Consequently the market will be fairly well sustained. Also, there have been a number of large mills burned during the last six months and some of them are not to be rebuilt. This also, will help to hold the market and cut down the supply. There has been a general strike in St. John, N.B., and the manufacturers are anxious to prolong this strike for several months if possible, as they do not want the lumber and would much rather the mills would be idle, than pro- duce stock they can not readily sell during the summer. This, also tends to regulate the market and I have strong hopes, that by early fall, as above stated, conditions will be normal and healthy again. The South American export market for white pine through the port of Boston and through New York, has been very quiet for the past year or year and a-half. However, strange to say, freight rates by sailing vessel and steamer have held very high during that time. This seems very strange, in view of the small demand; but it is prob- ably accounted for by activity in other carrying lines. Freights now, however, to South America appear to be dropping and we have hopes, if they come to a normal basis, that this will help to stimulate South American business. There are some inquiries now, but no large amount of business from either Boston or New York. By South American business, we mean business to River Plate, Argentine Republic and Montevidio.— H. B. Shepard, Boston, Mass. CANADA A New Competitor For White Pine Siberian Timber Which Resembles the Canadian Wood Closely, and is Finding Favor in Great Britain By E. Harper Wade” LUMBERMAN The continuous advance in the value of Canadian white pine, which has been very marked and rapid of late years, has drawn much attention to the possibility of a cheaper substitute for the special pur- poses for which the higher grades seemed without a competitor in the markets of the United Kingdom. At one time it was the common building wood of England and Scotland, and almost every port in the United Kingdom brought in its Quebec cargo or cargoes. Its cheapness, no less than its intrinsic merits, won for it a just prefer- ence. In 1863, the shipment of white pine in the hewn log from Quebec totalled 23,147,000 cubic feet, but the current price in the raft there was then only 6 to 17% cents for square and about 16/4 to 22 cents for waney white pine per cubic foot. It was not till 1868 that square white pine commanded a higher price than similar red pine of smaller average cube. In 1863 square red pine and waney white pine were of about equal value, though the latter was much larger in size. In a contract for Quebec shipment of a small cargo, made by Lemes- urier, Tillson & Company, of Quebec, with Gideon Smales, of Whitby, England, in 1832, the red pine was ten pence per cubic foot, while the white pine was under four pence. Floated pine deals, sawn at the Hamilton Brothers Hawkesbury Mills were priced for firsts and seconds together at five pounds, fifteen shillings per Petersburg standard, and spruce deals, without any named quality, at six pounds. In those days architects and builders, accustomed to the Baltic woods, gave a preference to the Canadian timber and deals that most closely resembled them. White pine, however, slowly won its way, but as the price increased, for many purposes cheaper woods took its place. The competition of pitch pine from the Southern States, spruce deals from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the lower St. Lawrence, but above all, Baltic redwood and whitewood, similar to red pine and spruce, limited its use in Great Britain, and its export from Canada was diverted to the United States to an ever growing extent. Still, in spite of advancing price, for certain purposes it held its own. For pattern making, and for the deck planking of first class passenger steamers it was long without a serious competitor. Canadian white pine, or Pinus Strobus, as it is botanically known, is free from rosin, light in weight, easily worked, very lasting, and when seasoned, neither warps, twists nor shrinks. However, within the last three or four years, a wood has made its appearance in the markets of the United Kingdom which bids fair to replace or supplant it, for many, if not for-all of the special purposes for which no effective substitute had been found. Siberian pine, or as it is-botanically known, Pinus Mandshuria or Koraiensis, first came forward to Europe in a steamer cargo of deals and lumber, shipped from Vladivostok to Hamburg, and was distributed thence to other ports, amongst others to those of Scotland and England. A considerable quantity was brought into Glasgow, where it attracted attention and won favor, and some also reached Liverpool. Other shipments by steamer followed, and later on waney pine in the hewn log was imported direct from Vladivostok into both Liverpool and Glasgow in considerable quantities, as well as shipments of deals and sidings into both these ports and also into London. The policy of the shippers and importers has been to keep - up price as nearly as possible to that of Canadian white pine of sim- ilar grades. The wood is known in Siberia and Manchuria as Kedr, and the Vladivostok market price for export cargoes delivered on rail there in 1911 was 80 to 85 copecks per cubic foot, equal to 40 to 43 cents or 20 to 22 pence. The local market price for unassorted Kedr, sawn and delivered at Vladivostok, was 60 to 65 copecks, show- ing the superior quality of the wood exported, which is only that of the highest or selected grades, similar to first and good second quality white pine. Quite possibly the waney pine is cheaper than above prices, which are for sawn and seasoned lumber. The sawlog is cut to 21 feet long, and as all the waney pine that has come forward has been of that length, it has probably been sawn from selected saw logs and dressed over. The deals and sidings run 21 feet and under in length, the shorter being from butting and crosscutting for quality. Evidently the wood can be profitably sold in the markets of the United Kingdom, even allowing for the difference in ocean freight and marine insurance, at prices with which Canadian white pine can- not compete. However, it is on its trial, and has much prejudice to meet and overcome before its position is established, and it is only the lower price that will bring it into general use till it has been thor- oughly tried and tested. The hewn waney wood brought into Liver- pool and the Clyde did not sell readily at first, consumers preferring the Canadian wood at about the same price, but recently considerable concessions have been made by holders, and it is being used at both places. During the half year ending 30th June the consumption of { *President of the Harper Wade Export Company, Quebec, P. Q. AND WOODWORKER 117 Siberian pine in the hewn log in Liverpool was 41,000 cubic feet, which included 27,000 feet in the month of June, following the price reduc- tion. Sale figures are strictly private, but undoubtedly much under anything Canadian waney pine could be imported at. In some cases the logs are reported as cutting up satisfactorily, in others it is asserted that though the outside planks were like white pine, towards the heart the wood showed red and resinous, approximating to mild red pine, or Archangel wood. Quite possibly there may be a partial return to white pine later on, even at the higher price, probably sufficiently to to enable the clearance of Quebec stock of that wood and last win- ter’s manufacture, but this is all in the uncertain future. It is cer- tain to compete with and limit the consumption in the United King- dom of Canadian white pine deals and sidings, for some time past a decreasing business. However, as it is beyond question that all the wood obtainable in Canada will eventually be required for consump- tion there and in the States, this only affects the export trade to the British Isles. At the present time all wood for export has to be brought to Vladivostok by rail, either over the Ussuri Railway that runs north from that port to Khabarovsk on the Amur River, or on the Chinese Eastern Railway which runs across Manchuria and connects with the Russian Siberian system, of which it really forms part. Both these lines bring Kedr and other wood to Vladivostok, but the cost of rail carriage forms a considerable proportion of its value there. In the not very remote future it is probable that timber will be rafted and floated down the Amur River to Nicolaievsk at its mouth, and shipped from there or some adjacent point. In such case it should approximate in cost with shipments made in the middle of last century from Que- bec, as Siberia is now in the same stage of development that Canada then was. What wood was then delivered at for shipment at Quebec records show, as recapitulated and tabulated in the Canada Lumber- man of 15th June last. The Russian Government is making every effort to develop Siberian resources and encourage Siberian trade, and there is a great opening for Canadian experience, enterprise and capital to develop the export trade of Kedr, and probably other woods, on Canadian lines, or possibly the capital might come from England un- der Canadian management. Some two or three English firms have already representatives at Vladivostok, who buy and ship to the houses they represent, but the production and manufacture is generally in Russian hands at present. There is a considerable consumption at Vladivostok and other local points for building and other purposes. The supply of standing timber is practically unexhaustable, and a considerable export trade to China exists, while some shipments are made to Australia and other places outside the United Kingdom. Labor is obtainable on reasonable terms, as the government is inducing and encouraging migration from European Russia. Under experienced management an immense trade with the United Kingdom might be developed, as forest concessions, equivalent to timber limits, could be obtained on reasonable terms by going about matters in the right way through proper channels. Lumber and Deal Measurement Methods It may seem something like carrying coals to Newcastle, to tell readers of the Canada Lumberman how lumber and deals are mea- sured in this country and the United Kingdom, but there are a few features regarding which confusion sometimes arises. Therefore, the following explanation furnished by Mr. E. Harper Wade, of the Harper Wade Export Company, Quebec, P.Q., will be of interest :— Sawn lumber is measured, bought and sold in the United States and Canada by the thousand feet board measure, the foot being twelve inches square by one inch thick, or one twelfth of a cubic foot. In the United Kingdom the commercial factor is the St. Petersburg standard. Hundred, commonly called the Petersburg standard, which is the equivalent of 1980 feet board measure. All contracts for im- ported goods are made on that basis, also sales by importers to con- sumers in England. On it are based all freight settlements, but in Scotland the retail business is usually done by the cubic foot, of which the St. Petersburg Standard Hundred contains 165. In Ireland, especially in connection with spruce deals, the Irish Standard Hun- dred is still used in sales by importers to consumers. It is based on 120 pieces, 12 feet long, 3 inches thick, 9 inches wide, and contains 3,240 feet board measure. The Petersburg standard deal is the equiva- lent of a piece 6 feet long, 3 inches thick, 11 inches wide, or 16% feet board measure, thirty of these form a Quarter, and four Quarters, or one hundred and twenty pieces form one Standard Hundred. The Quebec Standard Hundred was for many years universally used in connection with sales of deals in Canada by the producer to the shipper, but now only exists in such sales of Ottawa pine deals. It contains 2750 feet board measure. The Quebec standard deal is the equivalent of a piece 10 feet long, 3 inches thick, 11 inches wide, or 27% feet board measure, one hundred of which form the Quebec Standard Hundred. The price per thousand feet board measure is four elevenths of that per Quebec Standard Hundred. CANADA 118 LUMBERMAN AND* WOODWORKER Readers of the Canada Lum- berman are already familiar with the operations of the River Ouelle Pulp and Lumber Company, whose headquarters are located at St. Pacome, P.Q. In the annual number of this journal, published on September Ist, 1912, an inter- esting illustrated article appear- ed, dealing with this company’s plant at St. Pacome and describ- ing its logging operations. We are now able to supplement this article with an illustrated des- cription of their new plant at River Manie and an outline of the equipment of two of their other plants at Powerville and Crown Lake. The River Manie plant is situ- ated on the eastern part of the company’s limits, viz., lot 34 of the 9th range of the township of Woodbridge. The main building of the River Manie plant is 133 x 44 feet, with two extensions 36 x 20 feet each, for lath mill and trimmers, etc., respectively. The build- ing is constructed of spruce and tamarack laid upon concrete piers and covered with corrugated galvanized iron roofing. The height between the floor is 131% feet and the height above the sawing floor is 10 feet. The machinery in this plant consists of one gun-shot steam-feed Rotary saw, one large double edger (40 inches), one re- saw, Slashers, trimmers, biggers, kickers, log-rollers and live-rolls and transfer chains throughout; also a lath mill and bolter. The power house is 36 x 42 feet, built of structural steel with corrugated asbestos sheeting and roofing. A height of 18 feet clear has been provided under the beams. Power is supplied from two boilers 72 inches x 16 feet tested to carry a working pressure of 125 pounds, with engine 18 x 20 developing 230 h.p. The boilers were supplied by the Jenckes Machine Company of St. Catharines, Ont. The smoke stack is 80 feet x 54-inch diameter. When the accompanying photograph was taken, the smoke stack has not yet been put up. All the machinery in the power house was sup- plied by the E. Long Manufacturing Company of Orillia, Ont. The mill is being erected by Mr. Maurice Walsh, the company’s mill- wright, who expects to have the plant in operation by the first of Sep- tember. The mill will have a capacity of 45,000 feet of sawn lumber and 20,000 lath per day. It will be operated chiefly upon spruce, with a small percentage of white pine and cedar. Adjoining the mill the company has a yard with an area of 20 acres, located along the line of the National Transcontinental Rail- way. Shipments will be made by this line and its connecting lines. The lumber will practically all be disposed of in the New York mar- J. R. Power, Resident Manager. ria ag B= hd LOT, Sia. River Manie Mill— View looking west. . Interior view of River Manie Mill. ket. During the present year, on account of the lateness of the season when operations are commenced, only about one and one-half million feet will be cut. Next year however, this quantity will be increased to about five million. The Powerville mill contains one rotary saw, edger, re-saw, lath mill, trimmers, kickers, niggers, live-rolls, transfer chains, ete., and has weer SOCAN Oe magpie 35 miles an hour on the Company’s gasoline motor. a capacity of 35,000 feet per day. The power house is equipped with one 125 h.p. boiler and engine, developing 100 h.p. The average yearly cut at this mill will be about five million feet, three million of which will be cut in the summer and two million in the winter. Winter view of Crown Lake Mill in operation. CANADA Plenty of logs in the pond—River Manie mill. The Crown Lake mill is equipped with one rotary saw, edger, re- saw, trimmers, lath mill and bolter and has a capacity of 18,000 feet per day. It has been built for winter sawing. The yard of this mill is also situated along the National Transcontinental Railway a short distance from the mill. The River Ouelle Pulp & Lumber Company have secured excel- lent detailed topographical maps of their limits showing the layout of the land and extent of timber, as well as it quality. The operations upon this particular section will be confined to the furnishing of logs for the three mills above described, as the timber is located on the head-waters of the River Ouelle. The acreage is divided into three sections according to water sheds. This section of the limits contains 40,000 acres of Crown Land and 5,000 acres of freehold lands. The River Manie is divided into three branches, a short distance above the mill. These are known as the east, middle and west branches. About 2% miles above the mill, on the west branch, a dam has been built for storing logs until they are required at the mill be- low. ‘This reservoir will also be useful in connection with the timber driving operations in the spring and late in the summer. It is esti- mated that the reservoir will hold one and one-half million feet of timber. The company will soon commence the erection of another dam on the east branch, which they expect to have completed for next spring’s operations. Death of Hon. John Sharples We report with regret the death of Hon. John Sharples, senior member of the old and widely known firm of lumbermen trading at Quebec under the name of W. & J. Sharples. Mr. Sharples had been in poor health for a number of years, but in spite of frequent illness was able to rally from each attack but the last. Until quite recently he frequently appeared at business, and was welcomed by his old friends in the Quebec lumber and timber trade. Mr. Sharples is sur- vived by his wife and one brother, Mr. H. H. Sharples. The late Hon. John Sharples came from a very old and promi- nent Catholic family of Lancashire, England. The firm of W. & J. Sharples, of which he was the leading member, is the oldest in the Quebec square timber trade, having been established in 1816 by Wm. Sharples of Liverpool, England. The business was taken over in 1840 by his son, Henry Sharples, and subsequently by Richard Wain- wright and Chas. Sharples, who were succeeded by the late Hon. John Sharples and the latter’s sons, Wm. and John Sharples. On the death of William the late Mr. Sharples became the sole owner. A few LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 119 A fair stand of Spruce on River Manie limits. years ago he took into. the firm as partners Mr. Wm. Power, and more recently the late Mr. R. Harcourt Smith. Hon. John Sharples was born in Quebec in 1848 and was edu- cated at St. Mary’s College, Montreal. He married in 1871, Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Hon. Chas. Alleyne, Q.C., who came of a distinguished Wexford, Ireland, family. After leaving college, Mr. Sharples went into business with his brother and almost immediately came into prominence as a man of successful business intincts and of the highest integrity. He held many offices of trust and honor and at the time of his death was Honorary President of the Union Bank. He was a former member of the Quebec Harbor Commission, Director of the Quebec Bridge Company, Director of the Quebec Railway, Light, Heat and Power Company, Director of the Prudential Trust Company, Director of the Quebec Steamship Company, President of the Chronicle Printing Company, since 1900, former Vice-President of the Quebec Northern Railway Company of Canada, President of the River Ouelle Pulp & Lumber Company, and former President of the Canadian Club in Quebec, and in addition to his numerous business activities the late Hon. John Sharples was keenly interested in char- itable institutions and gave generously to their support. In 1907 he was created a Knight of St. Gregory, by his Holiness the Pope, for distinguished services rendered the church and in recog- nition of his Christian character. In 1893 Mr. Sharples was called to represent the Stadacona division in the Legislative Council in the province of Quebec. _He cared little, however, for public honors, and never sought them. He was of a modest, retiring disposition, a man who loved his home and the company of his family and their circle of friends. He took a deep interest in the welfare of Quebec and never hesitated to use his influence, when requested, in support of any worthy public or private enterprise. In good works his gen- erosity was unbounded. His disposition was kind and genial. He was in every sense of the word a gentleman. His loss creates a vacancy among the citizen of Quebec which cannot be filled. Reports recently sent in by the government forest rangers of Vancouver Island, B.C., state that the prolonged -warm and dry weather has turned the immense forest areas of the island into a veritable timber box. These reports are corroborated by lumbermen in various parts of the island. The government and the lumber com- panies have redoubled their efforts to prevent the spread of fire. A ground fire commencing under present conditions and gaining head- way would soon become a crown fire and cause incalculable loss. ae ee Interior view of the River Manie mill. Interior of River Manie mill,.showing re-saw and edger. I20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER British Columbia Munister of Lands Hon. Wm. R. Ross K.C. a Man in whom Lumbermen are Keenly Interested—Reticent and Resourceful—A Man of Many Responsibilities The Hon. William R. Ross, K.C., Minister of Lands for British Columbia, is a personality of great interest to the lumbermen and all interested in for- estry in the Dominion, if not on the continent, for his forest policy, under which the timber industry of that province is administered, is one which has at- tracted wide attention. The Minister of Lands is a descendant of some generations of the clansmen o° Ross who came to this country over a century ago in the service of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and he first saw the light at the far-flung post of the 1. B. Co. at Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca. His grandfather, Chief Factor Donald Ross, who ruled the north country for thousands of miles from his post at Norway House when the last century was young, and his father, Donald Ross, Chief Trader at Fort Chippewyan, pioneered the way in the empty places, started the work of Empire-building in the great west and have bequeathed the work as an in-- heritance to the Minister of Lands who now admin- isters the great areas where his fathers blazed the trails. Although it is but ten years since the Hon. W. R. Ross entered public life in the broad western pro- vince, and although scarce three years have passed since he took charge of the Department of Lands, his wise utilization and unfolding of the resources of British Columbia have won him great praise, and his forest policy has attracted the most wide attention. He is diffident in the extreme, unobtrusive and most backward in discussing himself; but as a worker in his chosen field of endeavor he is most energetic and the effect of his personality in this regard has been shown in the progress made by the Department of Lands since he took over the reins of office. ; Soon after his birth at Fort Chippewyan, following upon the death of his mother, his father took him to Fort Garry and gave him into the keeping of his grandmother. He watched the transformation of the H. B. Post into a great city, and took his Arts course at St. John’s College there, graduating with the degrees of B.A. and M.A. Then he enrolled as a law student at Winnipeg, and, after graduating, joined the firm of Munson and Allen, leaving them to enter into part- nership with Mr. Nugent. In 1897 he left Manitoba for British Col- umbia—the call of the heritage bequeathed to him by his ancestors was not to be unheeded. After practising law in Rossland, and East Kootenay he entered public life in 1903, being elected for Fernie rid- ing as a supporter of Sir Richard McBride, K.C.M.G., who had then given British Columbia its first party, government. He still represents Fernie in the legislature. The Hon. William R. Ross took up his work as Minister in charge of the Lands Department, a department which comprises four main branches,—lands, forests, surveys and water rights,—in the autumn of 1910. Almost his first official duty was to receive a report of the Forestry Commission that had been appointed by Sir Richard McBride a year and a half before to investigate the forest problems of British Columbia. The issue of timber licenses covering 15,000 square miles of timber land during the three years, 1905-6-7, had placed the province in so strong a financial position that the money necessary for establishing a forest administration on a thoroughly up-to-date business footing was then available, and it was, therefore, with particular interest and a free hand that the Minister took over - the conclusions at which the Forestry Commission had arrived and began his study of the practical handling of the great timber resources of the province. Forest Protection The excellent Bush Fire Act requiring every person burning slash during the first season to obtain a permit from a fire warden was passed before the Hon. W. R. Ross entered upon his work and all that it was necessary for him to do in 1911 was to organize and enlarge the existing fire warden staff. That year 110 district patrol- men were placed under 12 inspectors. The season was very favor- able, and the total expenditure was under $150,000. The beginning of the year 1912 saw the successful result of the application of the Railway Commission, calling upon that body to undertake the work of fire prevention along the railway lines under federal charter in British Columbia. The excellent system of patrols and the general supervision of railway rights-of-way that was then established by the Railway Commission put an end to the appalling destruction of timber that has been so disastrous a result of railway Hon. Wm. R. Ross, K.C., B.C.’s Minister of Lands operation in this province, the only exception being. in connection with the slashing of the Grand Trunk Railway right-of-way on the South Fork of the Fraser river, where some very bad fires in the early spring destroyed about 100,000,000 feet of first-class timber before the organization of the department had taken the field. It is worthy of note that no further fires occurred along the G. T. P. once the patrol force had been placed on duty, and, though weather conditions helped to produce this result, yet it was also a striking evidence of the usefulness of a patrol force. Generally speaking forest pro- tection during the summer of 1912 was continued in much the same way as in the previous year, for, although the recruiting of the permanent staff of the Forest Service was nearly completed, it was ob- viously undesirable to make radical changes at once. The number of wardens was doubled as a prelim- inary measure, however, and the sum of $208,000 expended on the work. Again the weather favored with an excellent season. The present year has seen the handling of Forest Protection as a local matter by each District Forester, under the inspection and general control of headquarters. That far greater attention is being paid to patrol is shown by the fact that the reports of the District Foresters called for the employment of 250 men, who are now on duty. The idea has been to put on the minimum force necessary for the full five months of the fire season and to keep increasing it so as to have the largest possible number of men on duty at the height of the danger season. Much interest has been displayed by the Hon. Mr. Ross in the electrical exhibits that have been a feature of some of the lumbermen’s meetings in the Northwestern States, where voluntary associations of lumbermen have done such excellent work in organizing fire patrol. The Forestry Department of British Columbia is now pushing the construction of a number of field telephone lines which cost from $50 to $60 a mile when strung up through the trees. The light-weight temporary lines that can be connected with these in emergencies so that the warden in charge of a fire can keep in touch with his base of supplies without leaving his crew of fire fighters, will also form part of the field equipment. Many lumbermen have shown interest in these cheap, portable telephone sets, and they are being frequently used in connection with lumbering operations. Furthermore, look-out sta- tions are being built on mountain tops, and connected by ‘phone with the district headquarters. The slash problem is one that has given a great deal of trouble, but practical results are now being obtained. For instance, a con- siderable number of operators have begun to burn their slash each sea- son, and some success has been achieved in requiring railway com- panies to do the same thing. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Com- pany haye been piling all slash from tie cutting during last season’s construction, and the irrigation interests in the Okanagan, who were afraid that the construction of the Kettle Valley line would jeopard- ize the watersheds, have shown much appreciation of the slash-burn- ing done by the latter company. The Forest Act provides for the condemnation of bad fire traps as public nuisances, for the surround- ing of logging and slash by fire lines when necessary, and contains a very complete set of provisions for handling the forest fire problem. After the placing of timber lands under reserve at the end of 1907 it was impossible to obtain timber from the Crown until the passage of the Forest Act of 1912, which provided for the making of timber sales. This Act was amended last session so as to make the selling of timber as simple a matter as possible. Timber for sale is” cruised and surveyed by the Forest Branch, given an upset price, and then advertised for sale for two months unless it is under three mil- lion feet, when shorter advertising periods are required. So far the bulk of the sales have been small fractions adjoining other holdings where operators are logging, though the department has sold as high as forty-five million feet at one time. All these small sales are for immediate logging, and from 50c to $2 per thousand feet is obtained in addition to the royalty. On the Coast the figure ranges: usually — from $1.00 to $1.25. So far, no large sale projects have been con- sidered, the department having aimed only at supplying the immediate needs of operators. In connection with its timber sales and cruising work the Forest Branch makes a considerable number of land exam- inations in order to ascertain whether land is more suitable for timber growing or for agriculture, va “id 2 ees \ CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Note of Optimism from the West J. G. Robson of New Westminster Predicts Increasing Trade for B.C. in the East—1914 to be a Big Year Mr. J. G. Robson, president and managing director of the Tim- berland Lumber Company, Limited, New Westminster, B.C., made a business trip through Ontario during the first two weeks of the present month and was a welcome visitor at the offices of the Canada Lumberman recently. Mr. Robson left New Westminster on July Ist, coming east by way of Sudbury and the Soo. The return trip was made by way of Fort William. Discussing trade conditions, Mr. Robson said:—“The way things stand down here, it looks to me as though we in British Columbia have only been getting the big end of the business, such as the railroad and large contract demands and have been letting the pick of the business go to the southern pine people. During my visit to Ontario I have almost invariably received a very hearty welcome from the smaller concerns and I look for good business along these lines in the future. I think our time is coming, especially when things brighten up on the other side and the southern pine people strengthen their prices. Then we will be able to do a very satisfactory business in eastern Canada. We are already getting some of the business and when the Panama canal opens we will get a lot more. “At present our freight rates are very hard on us. You see our present freight rate on fir timbers to Toronto is about $21.50 and to Montreal $22.50. You can just see how much we are getting out of the business under these conditions. The freight rates are larger than the cost of the lumber. When the Panama canal opens the steamship companies will go after the business vigorously and will give competitive rates. They will be able to give fast service and guaranteed deliveries. We can get guaranteed deliveries now by way of the Tehauntepec Railway. I can see that when the canal is opened we will get the majority of the business. The southern pine timber is smaller and more or less rough and they prefer working on the small sizes. We prefer to sell the heavier stuff. We would rather cut 24 in. x 24 in. than 6in. x 6 in. Delivery the Chief Trouble “Our big difficulty is the time of delivery. So many of the build- ers here say to contractors, ‘here is your contract; you must have the first floor up in such and such a time, and the second floor in such and such a time.’ That does not give time to get the specifications to the coast and have the stuff cut. If the architects here would get out their specifications sufficiently in advance, we would get into the busi- ness alright. “The railroad companies are now getting the freight service down much better. We have been getting fairly fast service of late. The fastest Shipment I have had was about eighteen days from the coast to Cobourg, Ont. You can figure thirty days as a safe shipment in almost all cases. This applies particularly to competitive points and we have pretty good competition between the Great Northern and the Canadian Pacific Railways. The Great Northern has promised to ‘put all the B. C. lumber business on fast freights. They are going after the business energetically. Improvement Near at Hand “Of course things are a little dull in the west just now, but next year is going to be a good year. The war situation is cleared up now _and the tariff situation will have been cleared up then. Wild specu- lators will be thinned out and the banks loosen up. From now on business will pick up. The prospects for the crops are excellent. Of course this brings a few million dollars to us in the west. The rail- ways are bound to go ahead with their branch lines next year as they 12! put off construction of many of them this year. The double tracking of the C. P. R. out there is going to use up considerable material.” Taking things all round Mr. Robson found that there was every reason to expect a steady and solid improvement in the lumber trade in western Canada and from his visit in the east he had also con- cluded that much the same conditions could be counted upon in that part of the country also. B. C. Sawmill with Electric Drive Plant of E. H. Heaps & Co., Ltd., at Ruskin Cutting 250,000 feet lumber, 500,000 shingles and 50,000 lath Daily Construction was in progress during the whole of 1912 on a mod- ern, electrically driven, sawmill for E. H. Heaps & Company, Limited, at Ruskin, a town on the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, about 33 miles*east of Vancouver, at the junction of the Stave and Fraser rivers. The sawmill building is 80 x 500 feet, three storeys in height, with the filing room on the top floor. In designing the mill the engineers adopted as far as practicable the principle of the indi- vidual motor drive. Practically all the machinery is driven by motors. The carriages, log turners, kickers, etc., are, of course, driven by steam, and the trimmers by compressed air. The sawing machinery consists of a 10-foot Allis single cut band; an 84 x 12 heavy Allis Pacific Coast edger; 7 ft. Mershon band re-sawing machine; auto- matic air trimmers, slab slashers, etc.; Stetson-Ross automatic sizing machine. The mill is also equipped with the lastest Simonson log turners, kickers, automatic transfers, etc. The motors for this mill are mainly Allis-Chalmers-Bullock type, and the company in ordering motors endeavored to secure ample horse power for the patricular work in view. The log haul, which is a heavi- ly geared Allis rig, is operated by a 30 h.p. motor. The 10 ft. single cut Allis band is run by a 300 h.p. motor connected direct with the arbor. The gang is operated by a 150 h.p. motor. The Mershon re- saw and transmission in connection with same is driven by a 150 h.p. motor. ‘The automatic trimmers and slashers are operated by 50 h.p. motors each, directly connected. The mill commenced cutting on February 10th last, running on the main side only, and it is the intention of the company to operate the balance of the plant as fast as the machinery is installed. The shingle mill, lath mill, dry kilns and shipping shed, etc., are still under construction. The plant, when completed, will have a daily cutting capacity (10 hours) of approximately 250,000 feet of lumber, 500,000 shingles, and 50,000 lath. A modern steam plant has been installed for the purpose of sup- plying steam to the mill. The building is substantial in construction and ample power has been provided to cover any future demands that may arise. In connection with the mill operations a large amount of wharf- age has been constructed, the work being carried out on a plan that assures permanency and ample room for all purposes. Logs are sup- plied to the plant from the company’s extensive timber limits up the Stave Valley. The timber is delivered to the mill boom by the Ruskin Logging Railway, owned by the company. Considerable money was expended last year on the extension of the railway line, and on addi-- tions to the equipment, by which the plant has been brought fully up-to-date. Oil has been substituted as fuel for practically all of-the logging machinery, with most satisfactory results. The company own the valuable townsite of Ruskin, and con- temporary with the work on the mill plant, new dwellings for em-- ployees and others were erected. Grading work on streets was also carried out, and the appearance of the townsite greatly improved. LUMBERMAN CANADA I22 A Modern AND WOODWORKER Sl (SHRP Electrically Driven Sawmill] Splendid Equipment of an Important Mountain Mill—Logging Conducted by Railroad—Columbia River Lumber Co., Golden, B. C. One of the largest and most modernly equipped saw mill plants in Canada, to-day, is that of the Columbia River Lumber Company, Limited, located at Golden, B.C. To begin with, the location itself is ideal. The town of Golden being situated on the banks of the upper Columbia River, and on the main ‘line of the Canadian Pacific Railway about 160 miles west of Calgary, and at this point also is the junction of the Kootenay Central Railway with the C. P. R. The sawmill plant is on the. south edge of the town proper, and, unfortunately is not visible from the railway station. It would however, be well worth the time of any traveller to stop a few hours in the busy growing little town of Golden and visit this most interesting plant. Back of every large saw mill industry must be large timber hold- ings, if the institution is to enjoy a long and successful career. This company’s Dominion and Provincial timber limits comprise the most extensive holdings in the possession of any concern in the interior of British Columbia, and extend many miles along the Columbia River, Shuswap Lakes, and Eagle River. The limits contain a fine growth Loading a Logging Train—Columbia River Lumber Co., Golden, B, C, of mountain fir, pine, spruce and cedar timber. It is said that the com- pany will, in the near future, erect several other large mills at suit- able points in the mountains, and even these, together with the Golden mill will have to be operated many years before any serious inroads are made in this immense forest area. Extensive Railroad Logging Operations At the present time the company is concentrating its logging operations on several large tracts of timber a few miles west of Golden. These limits produce the celebrated Columbia River white spruce which is so much in demand in the Prairie Provinces. Some of the finest of the timber is situated at an altitude of over four thousand feet above sea level, and two thousand feet above Golden, necessitat- ing a railway system of logging. The company began the construction of their logging railway in the fall of 1910 and since then have been constantly extending and improving it, until to-day, it is safe to say, it is the equal of any log- ging railway in western Canada. The railway landing is on the banks Illustrating the Ability of the Log Loader to Handle its Work. CANADA’ LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Unique Camp Quarters—Cars for Bunk Houses of the Columbia River about five miles south of Golden, to which point the company’s log booms extend. ‘Thus the logs are practically -in the mill booms as soon as dumped from the railway cars into the water. At this point the company have constructed a fine lift-span bridge across the Columbia river, giving them connection with the Kootenay Central Railway, thus facilitating the transportation of the large quantity of logging and railway supplies necessary to carry on an undertaking of this magnitude. At this point also is situated the large round-house and repair shop of the railway, together with the landing camp buildings, and several neat cottages. From Canyon Creek Landing, the logging railway main line threads its way up and over the foot hills and benches into the timber, a distance of ten miles, with a grade of from 2 per cent. to 5 per cent. The road-bed is well constructed and the general lay-out of the road gives evidence of some clever engineering in its location, and in the overcoming of seemingly unsurmountable grades. Several switch-backs are negotiated before “Camp 19” is reached. This camp is perched on the side of the Selkirk range, over 4,000 feet above the sea level and about 2,000 feet above Golden, giving some idea of the problems involved in the construction and operating of the railway. At convenient points branch lines run out into the best timbered areas. Altogether there are in operation over 17 miles of track. Efficient Railway Equipment The railway equipment, all of which is of the most modern type and efficiency, consists of three powerful Heisler geared locomotives, three Barnhart steam log loaders, one hundred logging cars, three oil tank cars, several box cars and flat cars. The locomotives have all recently been equipped with oil tanks and burners for fuel oil, doing away with coal as fuel, thus securing more efficiency in operations, and minimising the danger of setting fire to the timber. The fuel oil is brought from tide-water in the company’s steel tank cars. The railway is now equipped to haul and deliver into the booms 300,000 feet of logs per day. Three large logging camps in operation all the year round are necessary to cut and skid logs to the railway track. The skidding in the past has been done in the usual manner in handling this size timber, by the use of horses, of which the company’s stables contain over one hundred head. However, there has recently been installed at Camp 18 a most modern and up-to-date Ariel skidding machine constructed by the Washington Iron Works of Seattle, Wash., es- pecially for use in mountainous country. This machine is especially adapted for logging on steep hill sides, difficult of access for horses. Its overhead cables, reaching out 3,000 feet, bring within reach a con- siderable area of timber, without the necessity of moving the mach- Bunk House Cars are Easily Transported ine except at intervals of three or four weeks. After being topped the entire tree is cable-hauled in to the skidway and sawed into pro- per lengths there. The ariel skidder seems destined to displace the horse almost entirely in mountain logging. The capacity of one of these machines, working in average timber is 35,000 feet of logs per day. It is said that the company intend to install a number of these machines in the near future. Unique Camp Accommodation A nevelty in camp construction consists of a number of so-called camp cars of a size about 8 ft. x 20 ft. fitted up as bunk houses, cook houses and offices, and so constructed that when it is necessary to move camp, they can be picked up by the powerful lifting device of the Barnhart log loading machine placed aboard the railway cars and transported to the new camp site, and there unloaded in the same manner, almost without disturbing their contents and with very little labor or inconvenience. This system of portable camp buildings does away with the building of the old type of camp shacks, which, when the timber was all cut in their vicinity, became almost a dead loss to the company. It is also a much more economical! proposition than camp cars built permanently on railway trucks, as no money. is tied up in rolling stock. The employees of the logging and railway de- partment of the company number from 350 to 400 at all times. This department is in charge of Mr. John Hinchy, a competent logger of many years’ experience, both in the United States and Canada. The Mill and Its Equipment To see the big mill of the Columbia River Lumber Company in operation, especially at night by electric light, is a most interesting sight. The plant is in every way qualified to rank as the best modern sawmill in the interior of British Columbia. The sawmill equipment is of the most up-to-date type, and consists of two eight-foot double cutting band mills with three block fast steam feed carriages; a Gid- dings & Lewis 48-inch gang saw with steam press rolls; two double edging machines, an automatic trimmer, slasher, lath mill complete, trim saws, and filing machinery. With the exception of the steam feed carriages and kickers, all the machinery in this mill is electrically driven by separate motors rating from 5 h.p. to 250 h.p. each. Power is generated in the adjoining large fireproof boiler and engine house, which is constructed of reinforced concrete with steel roof. This building contains a battery of eight 66-inch by 16 foot, high pressure steam boilers, and Dutch oven firebox equipment with auto- matic sawdust feed. The turbine room is equipped with a Hugh Parsons’ steam tur- bine connected with an Allis-Chalmers 1,000 kw. generator, which Bunk House Car at a Temporary Camp The Logging Railway Locomotive 124 CANADA LUMBERMAN develops 1,300 horse power, and is capable of handling up to. hity per cent. overload. ‘This room also contains the exciters, switch- boards, voltage regulators, etc. The Sorting Equipment On the sorting platforms, which cover an area of 10,000 square feet, immediately adjoining the sawmill, the lumber coming from the trimmer is carried out on chains to be graded and sorted as to widths and lengths, and then loaded on to tram cars to be taken to the yard and piled. At the end of the main platform all the dimension and stock suitable for shiplap drops on to a 255 foot endless “Gandy” belt, which rapidly and smoothly conveys it to a second set of chains on another platform leading up to the -big Stetson-Ross sizing mach- ine and shiplap machine. Here the dimension is quickly surfaced and sized, and the boards are converted into shiplap and run out on to the final transfer chains where they are piled on the trucks ready for the yard. When this stock is seasoned it can be loaded for ship- ping without the necessity of sending it to the planing mill for fur- ther manutacture. The refuse of the sawmill is taken care of by a large water- space burner. After the best material has been picked out for lath stock and slab wood the balance of the refuse is carried on chains in a huge conveyor to this burner. The burner is 32 feet in diameter and 90 feet high, and was built by the Muskegon Boiler Works Com- pany, of Muskegon, Mich. It is constructed of heavy boiler plate, two walls with 14-inch water space. Hot water for the boilers is drawn from this burner. The sawmill is operated day and night and its average cut is 350,000 feet of lumber in 20 hours run. A prom- inent lumber manufacturer from the coast recently remarked that “the Columbia River mill is all ginger and snap, and things move so fast that it is almost bewildering to me.” The yard scheme is a marvel of neatness and efficiency. The green lumber is transported from the sorting platforms to the yard on small four-wheel tram cars run by gravity, on 20-lb steel rail tramways. This tramway, system extends through every lumber alley in the yard, and to the planing mill and yard unloading platform, and comprises over 14 miles of narrow gauge track and 150 tram cars. The yard is well laid out, with a capacity for piling 40,000,000 feet of lumber. The beautiful alignment of the lumber piles in each alley indicates that only expert lumber pilers are employed. Planing Mill Operated The planing mill, where the final manufacturing is done, is situ- ated about 600 feet east of the sawmill and convenient to the yard. This mill is equipped with nine fast feed machines of the latest de- signs. All of the lumber is loaded on to the cars direct from the planing mill, except the dimension and shiplap which is taken care of direct from the pile to the car on a separate yard loading platform. Most of this stock is shipped to the Prairie Provinces, where it is in great demand on account of its uniform quality and the excellence of its manufacture. Adjoining the planing mill is another concrete power house build- ing. This building contains a 250 h.p. Atlas engine which furnishes power for the planing mill, and also the fine electrical equipment of the Golden Light Power & Water Company, Limited, which is a subsidiary company of the Columbia River Lumber Company, and furnishes light for the town of Golden, as well as the plant of the company. The company operate a large general store and several supply warehouses, and have a commodious boarding house for the single men, with a large annex for sleeping quarters. Their large stable ac- commodates forty-five horses. The office is a two-storey frame structure conveniently situated, and containing well lighted office rooms for the general manager, assistant sales manager, assistant secretary, and office staff. Over- head are sleeping quarters for the office staff. The company have recently erected a number of pretty modern cottages for their married employees.. These dwellings are five and six rooms in size, with bath, water and light, and are rented at a very nominal figure. It has been the aim of the management to gather around them competent steady married men, upon whom they can depend at all times. Altogether they rent about thirty dwelling houses to the employees. The Company’s Officers and Staff The men at the head of affairs are Col. A. D. Davidson, president ; Col. A. D. McRae, vice-president, and J. D. McCormack, secretary, with offices in the Vancouver Block, Vancouver, B.C. The -active management of the company is, however, in the hands of Mr._L. D. Rogers, general manager, with headquarters at Golden. Mr. Rogers, who has had charge of the company now for about a year, was formerly general manager of the Anacortes Lumber and Box Company, of Anacortes, Washington. He is one of the seven Rogers brothers who have all become famous as expert sawmill men in the United States and Canada. To him is due in a very great measure the present high efficiency of the Golden plant, as he has AND WOODWORKER spared neither time nor energy to make it second to none in the mountains, and by the evidences at hand, he has succeeded well. Mr. R. L. Rogers, brother of the manager, is general superintend- ent of the plant, and has direct supervision of the sawmill. Mr. R. L. Rogers was formerly with the Canadian Wetsern Lumber Com- pany, at Fraser Mills, B.C., and is an experienced and capable saw- mill man. This article would not be complete without some mention of the river traffic on the Upper Columbia. The Upper Columbia Trans- portation Company, which is also a subsidiary company to the Col- umbia River Lumber Company, Limited, operates two steamboats on the Columbia, plying between Golden and Windermere Lake. The Klahowya is a fast passenger boat, carrying passengers and mail, and making three round trips between Golden and Windermere each week. This steamboat is fitted with every comfort and convenience for its passengers, and a trip up this famous scenic waterway on the Klahowya is a pleasure long to be remembered. The Nowitka is designed as a light draft freight boat, with limited accommodation for passengers, and operates flat bottom scows in. connection, with a capacity of 125 tons of freight. Owing to the rapid development of the upper Columbia Valley a large portion of the freight of this boat is lumber which is shipped to all points along the river. Log Rules for Western use Compared Diagrams and Curves Illustrating Results Secured From Various Scaling Methods Used in the West By A. H. D. Ross* In the Canada Lumberman of August Ist we considered nine log rules for the measurement of eastern timber. In this issue we will compare ten rules for the scaling of western timber. As in a former article, we will assume a length of 16 feet so that comparisons may be made between the rules already described and the new ones now coming up for discussion, but, on account of the size of western tim- ber it will be necessary to extend the diameters to sixty inches in- stead of thirty inches. As before, we will arrange the figures in descending order of magnitude, as shown in the following table.. 16 Foot Log Lengths Fla ae a) E Bol ig Sea een gene oe ae © a a Cae 2 5 AS) ao ane aa o 5 ae 6080 OBE 8 cs 2 BR ale os Y 83 a3 Oo 2 3 a oo B23 - HO iS fa) (ca}=a) As mon 6) 0) 2) Ae 4 ae a0 A 6 20 20 17 19 18 ——- Ss Ss Ss 4 8 41 45 41 37 320 —— 3300 OO 16 10 3 70 70 63 54 50 51 - ——— 55 36 eS yeas cee eddie) 105 105 94 79 77 77 64 84 64 14 ne ASG 9 ASOM Gay OSS oe olla eel A Reetatg 98 119 100 16... .. 209 200 198. 175 159 9 161 S70]. 42 cama 18 .. .. 270° «320° 810. > 226 («213 216 ~ 206 2 ray eee 20... 2. 340 390 382. 282 280 9 276 " ° 248 52 24 see eden 22,0 tee tacee ek 390 382 345 334 341 324 324 320 324 pao ee eae B0K0) 470 457 414 404 412 392 392 386 400 26... -.. 590 555 540 . 490. 500 - 488. 450) 9476s eles 28 2. .. 686 645% 633. (572. . 582.9569. 25386) aeons mene 30 .. .. 790 9 745. 722 659" " 657 2 656 G82) @ | ieaee amen 1g ne Be ae oo) COW 850 822 754 736 748 725 725 708 784 34a peeelOee 965 934 855 800 845 845 845 804 900 BO bs ay Ibe 1085 1054 961 923 950 920 920 906- 1024 Bie og om dbus 1210 1142 1075 1068 1064 1037 1037 1015 1156 40 .. .. 1425 1345 1294 1193 1204 1185 1160 1160 1127 1296 AD ea Lose 1490 1430 1320 1343 1312 1266 1266 1249 1444 44 .. 1. 1745 1635 1577 1452 1480 1448 1402 1402 1376 1600 46 .. .. 1900 1790 1782 1590 ——, (58% 1546 1546 i508) 4764 48 .. .. 2089 1955 1884 1735 — £1724 1696 1696 1647 1936 Oe so ee) = wales 2041 1885 — 1872 — — 1791 2116 S22.. .. 2449 2300 2206 2042 .—— 2025 —- -—— 1942 2304 OAT es CeOSG 2485 2396 2206 — £2184 ——- -—— 2099 2500 56 .. .. 2841 2675 2590 2376 — 2350 ——- —— . 2262 2704 08> 3. =. BOGS 2870 2764 2552 — 2524 ——- -—— 2431 ° 2916 60 .. .. 3265 3075 2898 2734 — 2704 —— —— 2606 3136 Baughman Band Saw This rule is based on diagrams checked by the author’s experi- ence in manufacturing lumber. From the figures given for twelve- foot lengths we may derive the following formula. Board measure equals .714 [(D—1.1)*—2], which allows for a saw kerf of only one-tenth of an inch and a slabbing and edging waste of eighty per cent. of the bark surface. As very few band saws cut a kerf less than one-eighth of an inch, the scale will not hold up for any but a choice run of logs. International We have already explained the manner in which this rule is’ built up but I have, no knowledge of its being tested out for western timber as was the case on white and red pine in an Ottawa valely mill, where it agreed almost exactly with the actual cut. Baughman Rotary Saw This rule is used in the middle western states and for small logs ee enn a = NS OE SE ee a EO I Se * Consulting Forester for the C.P.R. and a Professor in the Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto. Mr. Ross is the highest authority on this subject in Canada. CANADA LUMBERMAN is almost identical with the Champlain rule. Its derived board for- mula for 12-foot lengths may be written, B.M.=.6283 [(D—0.7)’—1], which allows for a quarter inch kerf and 60 per cent. of the bark surface for slabs and edging. For an ordinary run of logs this edging allowance is too small, as it permits of a crook of only one inch in twelve feet, but for a saw kerf of three-sixteenths of an inch the scale is fairly satisfactory for logs between six and twenty-eight inches. Clement For sixteen-foot log lengths this rule reads “Multiply half the diameter by half the circumference and then subtrract half the cir- c € ” cumference,” which may be written B. M. = < 2 Z eZ duces to B. M. equals .7854 D (D — 2). Its position in our table shows that its scaling score lies between Baughman’s Rotary Saw and the Scribner scales. Scribner This well known rule was explained and discussed in the com- parison of log rules for eastern timber. . Spaulding This rule was computed from carefully drawn diagrams of logs ranging from ten to ninety-six inches in diameter at the small end and is probably the most accurate for Pacific Coast conditions. [or twelve-foot logs its board formula may be written, B. M. = .5984 [(D—1.5)*—3], which allows five-sixteenths of an inch saw kerf and an average slabbing and edging waste equivalent to the bark sur- face. This is larger for the small logs than for the medium-sized and large ones and it permits a crook of as much as two inches in twelve feet. In 1878 this rule was adopted as the statute rule of California and is now used in many parts of Washington, Oregon, Utah and Nevada. Northwestern From our table it will be noticed that up to eighteen inches the scale of this rule exceeds that of the Lumberman’s Farourite and that from twenty to forty-eight inches they are identical, both scales stop- ping at that diameter. Lumberman’s Favourite This rule is based on diagrams checked by mill tallies. As it is essentially a composite rule it is impossible to develop a satisfactory formula for all diameters, but, for twelve-foot logs between twelve and twenty-eight inches in diameter it may be written B. M. = .6981 [(D—3.08)’—10], which indicates a saw kerf of one-eighth of an inch and an enormous allowance for slabbing and edging. Above twenty-eight inches the formula corresponding to the scaling score is B. M. = .5712 (D — 1.02)*— 2 which allows for a saw kerf of three-eighths of an inch and gives a very satisfactory allowance for slabbing and edging. British Columbia This is really a diagram rule based upon drawings showing a slab three-fourths of an inch thick on each of the four sides of the log and a saw kerf of three-eighths of an inch. The drawings were made for logs ranging from twelve inches to seventy-two inches in diameter and all inch boards measuring less than three inches in width were rejected. A study of the figures obtained in this way soon led to the devising of a mathematical formula which is usually written 2e 8 1, B. M. ays f(D dA! xX — X —, 11 12 which reduces to — (D — 1%)’, where L is the length of the log in ees feet and D its diameter in inches. The explanation of the part of this formula which is written in brackets, namely D — 1%, is that three- quarters of an inch should be allowed beneath the bark for “surface waste” which includes slabs and edgings, and consequently reduces > the diameter by an inch anda half. It is therefore held that . 22 if | v of — (D —1%)* Kk — : ; 7 12 represents what is left after allowing for the surface waste, and the | 8 multiplier — is introduced because for each inch board obtained three- ea | 1 8 eights of an inch is lost in the form of sawdust, and 1+ % i For logs. up to forty feet in length it is-claimed-that-the formula iv —(D— 1%)'s 21 gives fairly accurate results, but for logs over forty AND WOODWORKER i25§ feet in length an allowance is made for taper by increasing the dia- meter an inch for each ten feet the log exceeds a length of forty feet. The principal objections to this rule are that with large and small logs having a similar taper (1) the ratio of the bark surface of a large log to its diameter at its small end is less than a similar ratio for a small log, and (2) the volume of a three-quarter inch layer of wood beneath the bark of a large log bears a larger proportion to its bark surface than in the case of a small log. ‘This permits of a larger edging allowance per unit of bark surface for large logs than for smaller ones and results in a tendency to underscale the larger logs and overscale the smaller ones. [For saws cutting a three-eighth inch kerf the rule permits of an edging allowance of approximately ninety-two per cent. of the bark surface (which is sufficient to edge boards cut from logs having an average crook of 2.4 inches in 16 feet), and is probably a wider margin than is necessary for western logs but cannot be greatly in excess. Doyle We have already explained the derivation of this rule and from both our figures and curves it will be noticed that for logs under nine- teen inches in diameter its scale is very much below that of all the other rules. From twenty to twenty- -four inches its figures run fairly close to the British Columbia and Northwestern rules, and from twenty-six to forty inches it follows a course intermediate between the British Columbia and International scales. By plotting the figures given in the above table we get the fol- lowing set of curves which show even more clearly the relations ex- isting between the different rules. Y a Fl / | Ps ne ) | = 7+—1 850 ; Tei ieee 1h et Ea a NRE D wea / BAUGHMAN | BAND SAW Kee i Poy | INTERWATIONAL Peis ee 3 SCR/IGNEF” ed aaa | | | \g-aby f | te auf 4h wis PERS: 5 NORTH WESTERN | ! oe 6 BRIT/SH cous jena eke A toa B Acad Vensom eee ; ay i Mice if Nas Sem cee D | Sye00] | | peed ie et ie ey _ IL - L r . VA | +-—----1550 ne | on | el at More stringent regulations than formerly are to be enforced this year in British Columbia to prevent forest fires along railway lines. A recent order published by the railway commission provided for mesh netting over all smokestacks and fireboxes and requires the railway companies to keep inspectors, who must record the condition of these meshes every month and report to the commissioners’ engi- neers. Chief fire inspector will each year submit to the railway com- panies the measures which will be necessary for fire prevention and the railway companies are ordered to maintain from April to Novem- ber forces of fire rangers in dangerous districts, these gangs to be under the supervision of the fire inspectors. Another new regulation compels engineers under heavy penalty to report by telegraph to the superintendent at any divisional point the existence of any fires near or upon the right-of-way. 126 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumbering Operations at Genoa Bay Important B. C. Manufacturing Company with Efficient Plant—Equipment for Handling 100 Ft. Timbers—Splendid Harbor Facilities Genoa Bay, on the east side of Vancouver Island, 36 miles north of Victoria, is the site of the sawmilling plant of the Genoa Bay Lumber Company, Limited, the branch sales office of which is at 618 Trounce avenue, Victoria, B.C. As will be seen from the accom- panying illustration, the plant is favored with an excellent natural harbor opening upon Cowichan Bay, which has a good depth of water for large vessels at all stages of tide. This is one of the most im- portant features in connection with a large lumber manufacturing plant. Vessels coming for their loads of lumber can obtain excellent anchorage and the best of shelter. In addition to this, the approach to the harbor from the sea is exceptionally good. The plant of the Genoa Bay Lumber Company, Limited, is one of the most efficient to be found in Canada. It has a capacity of 125,000 feet in ten hours. The main building of the mill is 300 feet by 40 feet. The proportions of the building are as follows :—engine room, 72 feet x 16 feet; boiler house, 74 feet x 52 feet; planing mill, 80 feet x 48 feet; filing room, 80 feet x 22 feet; machine shop, 200 feet sael2, Teet: The Power Plant For the production of power, the plant is equipped with four horizontal return tube boilers, 72 inches x 16 feet, built for a work- ing pressure of 132 pounds and supplied by the Victoria Machinery Depot of Victoria, B.C.; one 13 x 16 twin engine driving the head saw; one 24 x 30 slide valve engine driving the main part of the mill; one 12 x 14 high speed engine driving the dynamo. The dyna- mo is a 25 kw. machine with a capacity for about 600 lights. The machine shop is driven by an electric motor and elevators over the boilers are driven by a small steam engine. The mill equipment includes a double circular head rig—60 inch saw—4¥% inch arbors—Pacific Coast edger—24 inch saws—Wilkins Gang—Berlin Roller Resaw 8 inch saws—Patent Trimmer-Hill Nig- ger—Twin Engine Feed on carriage—Power Set Works—Steam Cant Flipper to gang—Power Transfer to Edger and the usual compli- ment of live rolls, hand trimmer saws, etc.’ Genoa Bay Lumber Company’s Mill—View Showing Log Haul-Up. In the planing mill the equipment consists of a Hoyt matcher, Hoyt four side machine, inside moulder, Stetson Ross ready sizer and Berlin knife grinder. All these machines are piped to a dust collector placed over the boiler house. The plant. also includes a fully equipped lath mill. In the mach- ine shop the equipment includes lathe, drill, press, planer, grinding machine, etc. A fully equipped blacksmith shop is also operated. The equipment of the mill is such that it can cut up to 100 foot lengths. It is fully equipped for taking care of export business as well as local. The company intend in the near future to build a In the Heart of Nature—Beautiful Location of the Genoa Bay Lumber Company’s Efficient Saw Mill. a - harvest will CANADA ferry slip so that it may make shipments by rail, connecting with the Great Northern Railway and the Canadian Northern Railway. The Genoa Bay Lumber Company, Limited, is a nexceptionally, enterprising concern and is seeking business in every reasonable quar- ter. They intend to open retail yards at Union Bay on the Saanich Pen- insula, connecting with the B. C. Electric Railway running to Vic- toria, also on Cordova Bay near Victoria. They will ship a large amount of stock to the Victoria market by scows. The officers of the Genoa Bay Lumber Company, Limited, are as follows:—president, R. T. Elliott, K.C., Victoria; vice-president, D: O. Cameron, Victoria; secretary, J. O. ‘Cameron, Victoria; man- ager, G. R. Elliott, Genoa Bay. Prairie Province Trade Conditions Everything Depends Upon Crop Results — Improve- ment Expected to Commence this Fall From practically the commencement of the present year, the pre- valent condition in the lumber industry of the prairie provinces has been quietness. At no time however, has the quietness become em- phatic. Business, both in the city and rural trade, has been less active than it was last year. There has been a less urgent call for almost all lines of manufactured lumber; sales have been in smaller gross volume; collections in the aggregate, have been less prompt; and trade in general has shown a tendency to fall off. These condi- tions are still maintained, and there is as yet very little change to re- port. There is however, a strong feeling of confidence underlying the general inactivity, and existing circumstances are expected to work out to the eventual benefit of the country. Tight money is the general cry throughout the west at the pre- sent time. The banks have adopted a very conservative policy, and all loans are being subjected to close scrutiny. Legitimate and sub- stantial business propositions have only been financed with difficulty, while real estate speculation and all other ventures of an uncertain nature have found difficulty in raising funds. The result has been that sound building propositions in the prairie country have been less this year than they been during recent years, and a good deal less than was anticipated. There is, however, a general feeling that the country will reap the benefit of this period of conservative busi- ness, and that the present curtailment of operations will tend to estab- lish a more stable commercial basis. Crop prospects throughout the west are excellent, and the coming , if weather conditions continue favorable, be one of the best ever garnered. It is confidently anticipated that as soon as the grain receipts are in general circulation, business will become much more active and money appreciably freer. Those who are most close- ly in touch with conditions, however, do not anticipate very marked improvement this year. It is thought that the stringency will be maintained for some months, and that it will be early spring before any material change takes place. It is confidently anticipated that when the change does come the whole of the western business world will assume a much healthier tone than for some time past. In order to obtain an idea of the current conditions and future prospects of the lumber industry of the prairies, a representative of the Canada Lumberman recently visited a number of the leading lumbermen of Winnipeg. These included the heads of manufacturing companies, wholesale and retail businesses and line-yard concerns. The opinions expressed with regard to both current conditions and prospects were remarkably unanimous, differing only in detail and minor points. The following have been selected as representatives of the general sentiment. All Depends on - the Harvest W. P. Dutton, manager and president of the Great West Lumber Company, takes an optimistic view of the situation. He has just re- turned from a trip through the prairie provinces, where he has taken particular note of conditions both as regards the crop and the lumber industry. Mr. Dutton thinks that the outlook for both is excellent. “Of course,” he said, “I do not anticipate that the harvesting of the grain, however successful that may be, will entirely loosen up money, as most of the proceeds will go towards liquidating debts already con- tracted, and there will not be a big balance for new building opera- tions. A good deal of the money realized will find its way, indirectly, out of the country, as payment of interest on capital borrowed abroad. But the circulation of the remainder, whether it goes to liquidate debts or to further development, will make a marked difference to the financial situation in the west. We must not look for easy money immediately, and speculative ventures are likely to find difficulty in financing for some time to come. But I am confident that if the har- _ vest fulfills its promise there will be great improvement in business “a generally, and that a considerably more active trade will be attained.” Referring to the policy of the banks in keeping things tight, Mr. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 127 Dutton thought that this was an excellent line of action. A check was needed, and it was better that such a check should be adminis- tered now than later on, when things had gone further and when the country would have felt it the more severely in consequence. It was - a salutary measure which would eventually benefit the country. As regards the volume of his own business, Mr. Dutton stated that while there was a decrease in comparison with last year, such decrease was not very marked, and was largely due to the fact that the energies of the organization had been directed more to the matter of collections thari to the securing of new business. The policy of curtailed credits and the limiting of the volume of time orders, which had been adopted by lumbermen in general, had reduced the volume of business con- siderably, especially when taken in conjunction with the financial stringency. In view of these circumstances he thought that the vol- ume of business done both by the Great West Lumber Company and most of the other leading firms during the current season had been very creditable, and that the country generally was standing up under the strain in a remarkable manner. During the months of June and July collections had been very satisfactory, rather better, indeed, than in the corresponding months of the previous year. A. R. Cavanagh, Winnipeg manager of the Union Lumber Com- pany, remarked upon the present quietness of the lumber industry, but expressed the opinion that, with the prospect of a good harvest, much of which will be cut within the next three weeks, trade in the prairies will soon begin to assume a more hopeful aspect. He looks for a material change in business conditions as soon as the success of the harvest is assured, as the restoration of confidence will induce financial houses to loosen up. Business generally in the lumber in- dustry of the prairies had been considerably lighter this year than last, but the outlook was good for the fall, and heavy business was to be expected next spring. Retail stocks he said, were about normal on the whole. . O. E. Robertson, president of the Union Lumber Company, who visited Winnipeg some weeks ago found market conditions generally somewhat disturbed, but he looks for a good fall trade. Both the Elk and Red Deer mills are running at full capacity, and a cut of from 40 to 50 million feet is anticipated from the two mills for the season. World-wide Conditions at Work L. A. Stout, of Stout and McNeill, wholesale lumber dealers, marked on the severity of the financial stringency, and the current quietness of business. In his opinion, while a successful harvest would increase confidence to a large extent, it would not materially affect the monetary situation. He ascribed the present position to world-wide conditions which will probably continue for some time. The west to-day was largely dependent on outside capital for carry- ing out the improvements demanded by its rapid growth. Mr. Stout anticipates a continuation of quiet conditions for some little time. The marketing of the crop may alleviate the stringency he believes, but will not dissipate it. Greater Activity Expected This Fall H. Galbraith, Winnipeg manager for the British Columbia Mills, Timber and Trading Company, acknowledged the current quietness of trade, but thought that it had been exaggerated in some quarters. There was less business being done than was the case last year. But many people had jumped to the conclusion that this was a bad year, forgetful that 1912 was marked by great activity in all branches of industry, and set a pace which could hardly be maintained constantly. The reluctance of the banks to grant loans had naturally limited the volume of building, and the demand for manufactured lumber. while in addition to this the retailers were not only refraining from pushing business but were buying only from hand-to-mouth. Prices now, were unsteady, mill stocks were heavy, and stocks at retail light. The reduced call for lumber and timber this year on the part of the railway companies was another cause of the smaller volume of busi ness. In view of all these adverse conditions, business on the whole was excellent, and considerably more active than one would expect. While he did not look for any very material betterment this year, he thought that the coming spring should bring with it a very brisk business, provided the harvest is successfully garnered. Harvey A. Warner, manager of the Imperial Elevator and Lum- ber Company, spoke optimistically of the situation. The business handled by the yards of the company throughout the prairie provinces had been well up to that during a similar period of last year. Col- lection on the whole had been very fair, if hardly up to the average, and conditions generally, both as regards his own company and the lumber industry as a whole, were not so bad as many people tried to make out. As to the future, while any prediction must be uncertain, the indications pointed to greater activity during the fall, provided the promise of the harvest was fulfilled, but it will probably be spring, and possibly even the autumn of next year, before any very strong demand could be reasonably expected. In his opinion the mills were rather overstocked, and were inclined to make concessions. Retail stocks were normal. L¢e- 128 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER STs ohn i 1am Utilization of Waste from Sawmills | Methods Already in Use for Converting Sawdust, Edgings, Slabs, Etc., into Commercially Valuable Products—Experiments Indicate New Uses By James Beveridge* The waste occurring in our sawmills has become notorious, and the ingenuity of manufacturers and chemists alike has been taxed to the utmost in their attempts to utilize it. Its amount varies greatly in different mills and depends upon the skill of the lumber manutfac- turer in his endeavors to produce the greatest number of saleable pro- ducts from the log, and also on the quality and type of machinery he employs for this purpose. But notwithstanding these endeavors there is a certain residue left representing a large percentage of the raw material operated upon, that is considered valueless and unsale- able, and as the accumulation of this material would give rise to a nuisance it is promptly burned. It is this refuse, the production of which is unavoidable, that has engaged the attention of chemists and engineers for many years with a view to convert it into some useful commercial products. Fuel Value of Sawdust Classed as a fuel, this refuse, taken direct from the sawmill, ranks low in quality mainly because it seldom contains less than two-fifths of its weight of water and frequently much more, which in substance means that for every three tons of dry fuel burnt at least two tons of water are added to the fire or furnace at the same time. It is usually burnt under conditions of draught, etc., which necessitates the use of a large excess of air. This excess of air together with the presence of so much water, yields a much lower maximum tempera- ture than would be the case were the refuse fuel-wood subjected to a preliminary drying. Besides, the amount of heat rendered latent by the presence of such.a large volume of water vapour in the fuel gases, robs the fuel of much of its efficiency. Notwithstanding these facts, however, sawdust and other small refuse form the natural fuel for generating steam in sawmills. It is somewhat difficult to compute the total amount of refuse produced over the whole country, but the writer considers it cannot, on an average, be less than ten per cent. for sawdust and thirty-three per cent. for slabs and edgings reckoned on the amount of lumber cut. That is to say, for every 1,000 sup. ft. board measure of lumber cut the sawdust produced represents 10 per cent. or 100 sup. feet, and the slabs and edgings 33 per cent. or 330 sup. feet. In other words, the total contents of the log yield substantially 70 per cent. of sawn lumber, 7 per cent. sawdust and 23 per cent. of slabs and edgings. As a general rule two-thirds of a cord of slabs and edgings are produced per 1,000 sup. feet cut, when deals, boards and laths are being manu- factured. The total quantity of lumber of every description manufactured in Canada during 1911 (Forest Products of Canada, 1913) was 4,918,- 202 thousand sup. feet, board measure, of which the greater propor- tion consisted of spruce, white pine, Douglas fir, hemlock, red pine, yellow pine and balsam. These together represented nearly 85 per cent. of the total cut. Taking, however, the full cut or total amount of every kind, the sawdust represents at least 491,820 thousand sup. feet, whilst the slabs and edgings are equivalent to 1,639,404 thousand sup. feet. These figures, it may be remarked, are approximations only, but they are approximations not far from the truth, and serve to show in arithmetical form the enormous amount of waste product our saw- mills yield, which must be disposed of in some way or other: This wastage might be minimized by the use of more refined machinery and by multiplying the number of sawn products manufactured. Ob- viously, a saving of 2% to 5 per cent. in the sawdust alone means much additional profit to the manufacturer. Commercial Uses of Sawdust Sawdust by itself when brought into proper condition can be put to a great number of uses, viz:—as a cleansing material for metal ar- ticles, such as screws; as a packing material for fragile goods; as a stable bedding or absorbent; as a disenfecting powder when impreg- nated with carbolic acid. Mixed with a suitable binding material it can be moulded into vessels for domestic use, or converted into bri- quettes for fuel or fire-lighters. Carefully selected as to the proper variety it can be ground to a powder and used as a substitute for cork in the manufacture of cheap linoleums. These are only a few of the many uses to which it can be applied. The great outlet at the moment for sawdust is its value as a fuel. As above stated, taken fresh from the sawmill, it contains never less than two-thirds of its weight of water. Deprived of this water *President of the New Brunswick Pulp and Paper Company, Limited, Millerton, N.B. by a simple process of drying, waste heat being used for this purpose, the calorific value of one pound is equal to at least one-half pound of good coal; and taking the loss of wood as sawdust to be 10 per cent. of the lumber cut, and the weight of a standard of absolutely dry tim- ber to be 4,500 pounds, by a simple calculation it can be shown that the dried sawdust obtained from every standard of lumber manufac- tured is substantially equal to 225 pounds of good coal. It would therefore appear that a mill cutting fifty thousand feet per day of ten hours would yield fuel equivalent to 5,625 pounds of coal, or an amount ne@rly twice that required under modern conditions of work- ing, to yield the necessary power by steam engine to drive the sawmill. But the difficulty in realizing this economy lies in the physical condi- tion of the sawdust itself. When in a dry friable state it is both dangerous and troublesome, and hence it has been suggested to con- vert it into briquettes before burning. The presses for this are simple and economical, and the union of the particles is aided by the addition of a cheap binding material such as the waste sulphite lye from pulp mills. The fire grate for furning these briquettes should be long, with bars 5/16 of an inch thick and spaced 1/8 of an inch apart. Gas Production from Sawdust 2 Recently the use of sawdust for generating gas for gas engines has been applied with marked success in England. . This is undoubt- edly the most economical method of utilizing this material as a fuel. Its success depends upon the use of the right form of gas producer into which the sawdust is automatically fed in a comparatively dry state and in which it is gradually heated to a state of incandescence. before being finally burnt; the products of carbonization, consisting of acetic acid, oils and tan, coming over with the gas. These pro- ducts of carbonization are carefully separated by cooling, condensa- tion, and finally scrubbing the gas in towers containing coke kept moist with water which may or may not be rendered slightly alkaline, the object being to remove all bodies likely to foul or corrode the valves and parts of the engine with which the explosive mixture comes in contact. The gas pbtained is substantially carbonic oxide mixed of course with nirogen, and although its explosive properties are low compared with producer gas from coal containing a larger proportion of methane and hydrogen, yet the results obtained in actual practice are such as to justify the belief that power generated in this way is comparatively cheap. In virtue of this, there seems to be a great future for such power installations in places where sawdust can be obtained in plentiful supply and at low cost.. One of the great ad- vantages in the use of sawdust for the generation of power gas lies in the fact that on combustion in the producer practically no ash or residue is left behind, as is the case with even the finest class of an- thracite coal. Assuming 450 pounds of dry sawdust from one standard of lumber cut per hour and two pounds of such wood per horse power hour as the consumption in such a power plant, which is ample for all contingencies, 225 horse power could be generated in this way through- out the ten-hour day. Suction gas power plants are now built guar- anteed to consume not. more than one pound of anthracite coal per + horse power hour. It is generally conceded that in modern sawmills three horse power per hour is required to saw 1,000 sup. feet board measure so that a mill sawing fifty thousand per 10-hour day would require 150 horse power. The sawdust produced in such a mill is obviously sufficient to generate in a gas power plant 526% horse power, an amount equivalent to nearly four times that actually re- quired for the work of the sawmill. Chemical Products of Sawdust Under chemical treatment, the number and variety of primary and secondary chemical products obtained from waste-wood in any form is very numerous. The chemist today is busy experimenting in the laboratory and on a commercial scale with a view to utilizing this material and has already displayed much ingenuity and skill in de- vising methods and the necessary plant to carry these methods into effect. The problem is a comparatively modern one, but one of very great importance, having regard to the amount of material at his dis- posal; but although these processes are highly interesting in them- selves from a chemical standpoint, yet their usefulness resolves itself into the question whether or not they are commercially possible or profitable. It must be admitted that, so far, many of them are not, but there seems every reason to believe that ere long chemical in- vestigation and experiment will ultimately triumph by pointing out ways and means whereby the manufacture of some at least of the more important chemical products derived from wood can be suc- . CANADA cessfully manufactured from sawmill waste. A very large proportion of the available material is produced in comparatively confined areas, so that the supply and cost of raw materials for any such process should not be prohibitive. Paper Pulp From Sawmill Waste The most important primary product obtained today from sawmill waste is paper-pulp, and it is possible to convert the whole of the waste of every kind into this product by one of the three existing methods known as the sulphite, soda and sulphate processes. The sulphite method was invented in 1866 by the late Mr. B. C. Tilgham of Phila- delphia, who in that year took out his English patent. In that patent he laid down the different chemical and mechanical conditions re- quisite to carry his process into effect, and these conditions are really not seriously altered in the present most modern manufacturing prac- tice. The treatment consists of subjecting the wood in the form of chips to the action of a solution of bisulphite of lime or magnesia or both at a temperature of about 140 deg. C. in specially constructed digesters, whereby the incrusting materials surrounding the fibres, i.e., the lignin and ligno-celluloses, are dissolved, leaving behind the cellulose or fibre. After washing, the fibre is purified by passing through strainers and is then ready for conversion into paper. In this process a series of secondary products is obtained. First, sul- - pho-compounds of the turpentines are given off during the digesting operation as they are of a highly volatile nature and may be recovered by cooling, and useful products made therefrom by subsequent chem- ical treatment. Second, the waste sulphite-lye, as it is called, may be concentrated and sold as a tanning agent—the so-called “Spruce Ex- tract” of the tanner; or into the “Gerbleim” of Mitcherlich, the Ger- man chemist who has done so much for the sulphite pulp industry in the past; or again into the “Dextrone” of the late C. D. Eckman, a material which has been suggested as a sizing agent; and third, the treatment of these lyes by fermentation and subsequent distillation for the preparation of ethyl alcohol for technical uses. This process originated by Wallin is one of the most modern and deserves a brief description somewhat in detail owing to its great importance, as it, or a modification of it, is likely to be applied extensively in the future to the treatment of waste sulphite lyes. It is well known that when wood is treated at moderately high temperatures with dilute acids, sugars are formed which on subsequent fermentation are converted into alcohol. In this case the dilute acid employed is sulphurous acid, and as this exists in the bisulphites used for reducing the wood to fibre in the digester, the waste sulphite lyes contain the sugars or sacharine bodies ready formed. The hot lye as it comes from the di- gester is therefore taken and brought into a proper state for the fer- mentation process by first of all neutralizing the free acid with an alkaline earth such as lime, then aerating by blowing air through it until it reaches a temperature of 30 to 35 deg. C. The clear lye is then subjected to fermentation with the aid of a specially cultivated yeast whereby the sugars are converted into alcohol. Finally the al- cohol is separated by distillation. Owing to the large volume of liquors to be treated this process presents many problems which Mr. Wallin, the patentee, has handled in a masterly way, and the plant erected at Kopmanholmen which is producing alcohol of uniform quality daily, and the manner in which the process as a whole is car- ried out is a tribute to his technical skill and foresight. The soda and sulphate pulp processes are somewhat identical in principle; both use a form of alkali to dissolve the encrusting materi- als surrounding the fibre in the wood, the difference being that in the caustic soda method, caustic soda pure and simple is used, whereas in the sulphate method the liquors contain a large proportion of sul- phide of sodium. The wood chips and other refuse are acted upon by the alkaline fluid at steam pressures ranging from 100 Ibs. to 140 Ibs. above atmosphere in steel digesters of large capacity. During the digesting process the turpentine and other volatile oils are given off and may be recovered by condensation when blowing down the steam pressure. Whilst the spent soda liquor separated from the pulp may be subjected to further chemical treatment and a series of chem- ical products of the resinous class recovered therefrom of more or less importance. As, however, the most valuable material it contains is the soda originally used in the digester; this is recovered for re-use by evaporating the lye to a high density and finally calcining it to an ash in a specially constructed furnace. The fibre is separated from this lye by draining, washed with water till free or nearly so from alkali, and is then ready for conversion into paper. Both of these alkaline processes are especially adapted to the treatment of sawmill waste, more particularly waste from soft woods such as spruce, hemlock, pine, Douglas fir, poplar, etc. The paper known in commerce as “Kraft” is produced by the “sulphate” process from spruce, and is distinguish- ed by its extraordinary strength. It is the strongest Wrapping paper in common use, and is now being largely manufactured in Canada. _ It is worth noting that, if the 27 per cent. loss of wood in the form of slabs and edgings were converted into Kraft wrapping paper, the commercial value of the paper produced would considerably ex- LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 129 ceed the value of the corresponding deals, boards, laths, and all other articles produced in the sawmill from the log. Such a fact as this points to the enormous field which this item alone offers for com- mercial enterprise, to say nothing of the value of the many secondary chemical products which can be obtained at the same time. Production of Alcohol Extensive and very valuable experiments have recently been made by Prof. W. P. Cohoe, of Toronto, in reference to the manufac- ture of alcohol direct from sawdust. He made use of the well-known fact above mentioned that when wood is heated with dilute acids, as in the sulphite pulp process, sugars are formed which on fermentation are converted into alcohol. He employed hydrochloric acid and found under modified treatment that substantially one-fifth of the sawdust was transformed into sugars which might be converted into alcohol or into refined glucose. These researches open up a wide avenue of possibilities for the production of a cheap alcohol for manufacturers and for power purposes as a substitute for gasoline. When the waste is classified according to the kind of wood from which it is obtained a long series of chemical products can be secured from it under different modes of treatment. The foregoing, in brief outline, are the most important methods of treating the waste from soft woods on the commercial scale, by processes which are well de- fined, and commercially possible, and although it is possible to con- vert certain hard woods such as birch into paper pulp by the soda treatment, yet, this waste in common with other hard wood refuse of large size, is more suitably converted into charcoal and other pro- ducts by distillation, either with or without the presence of steam at high temperatures. Pine waste obtained in the Southern States may be treated with steam under moderate temperatures and resin oils and turpentine obtained direct from it, whilst the residue can be converted into pulp by the soda process or into charcoal by distillation at high temperatures. Due regard must be paid in all these manufactures to the requirements of trade in respect to the quality of the pulp or pa- per made, or charcoal and other products of distillation, before adopt- ing any of these processes to specific individual cases, Hard woods, as also poplar and maple, yield a paper pulp possessing distinctive pro- perties very different from that obtained from spruce, balsam and Douglas fir. So also, in the case of dry distillation, the yield and properties of the products obtained vary very greatly according to the temperature employed, its proper control, and the kind of wood treat- ed. The different kinds of wood have been subjected to chemical in- vestigation so thoroughly that no difficulty need be encountered as to what to expect under different systems of treatment. Treatment of Hardwood Waste The treatment of birch waste obtained in the manufacture of spool-wood may be taken as typical of the methods applied to hard woods generally. There are two distinct processes for doing this, namely :—destructive distillation and steam distillation. In the form- er the wood after being dried in the air and of as large a size as fos- sible, is placed in a retort heated from below. The volatile products pass away through a small opening in the retort and are condensed, excepting the gas which flows forward and.is used for heating the retort. Besides the gas, three crude products are obtained, (1) char- coal, which remains in the retort; (2) an aqueous liquid known as pyroligneous acid and (3) wood-tar. The liquid products are sep- arately refined by further distillation and two important compounds obtained from them, namely :—crude acetic acid and methyl or wood alcohol. The acetic acid is usually neutralized with lime to form the well-known commercial acetate of lime. The charcoal is used for ihe manufacture of gun-powder and for the production of the finest grades of iron and in sugar refineries. The wood alcohol is used as a solvent for shellacs, in the production of varnishes, in the maaufac- ture of coal tar dyes, of formaldehyde, and for mixing with grain al- cohol to produce “denatured” or “industrial” alcohol. The steam process of distillation is more applicable to the treat- ment of yellow pine and consists of heating the wood chips iu a re- tort with either superheated steam at low pressure or with ordinary steam at high pressure. The steam passing through the body of chips carries away with it the turpentines which are condensed in suitable apparatus and further refined. The chips remaining in the retort are used as fuel or converted into paper pulp. It is obvious that in all these processes, which are of a highly complicated nature it is necessary to employ men of high technical training, involving an adequate knowledge of chemistry and eigineer- ing to carry them out in practice, and in view of this there 1s 1 like- lihood of their immediate application generally to the treatment of sawmill waste. This is a matter of development, but the use of s.iw- dust for generating gas for power plants, its conversion into alco- hol for the same purpose and as a solvent, the conversion of slabs and edgings into pulp and paper, and the destructive distillation of l<1d- wood are manufactures well defined and commercially posstble tuday, and it is in this direction that the enterprise of our mania .. irers should be directed. 130 Pulpwood Exports CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER of Quebec Analyzed U.S. Consul at Quebec. in Interesting Interview Presents Facts and Conclusions Regarding an Intricate Problem The exports of lumber, lath, shingles, pulpwood, etc., to the United States, from the Consular District of. Quebec continue to ex- hibit most interesting features. Recent enquiry made at the consular office at Quebec resulted in the Canada Lumberman securing the fol- lowing interesting statistics and comments upon the export trade. In the first place, by way of preface, it is interesting to note the course of the export trade during 1912, when it grew in value to $6,209,423, against $4,430,329 in 1911. The value of the forest products in 1912 agereeated $4,817,570 and in 1911 $3,554,233 a substantial increase of $15263,337. The Increases of Last Year The following table will show best the increase and decrease for 1911 and 1912 in these exports. : Article 1911 1912 Beal Sain) tito i cso cats) < oe AS $ 4,567 Cedar poles hc, Masa Cpe ame oui a kel 2,035 Clap iboats j..00. sei... «ead aheneeer Shee ot Seen ed eee Wealsrey tts une. “5 cee eee! aes 74,822 110,189 eet Ue see owen. 2-year 52,696 44,920 IBACcan oY Sem Oca eG Wes ae 616,261 1,087 ,386 Paper, newsprint ... .:. 211,616 270,081 Pilp woods. ...45- 42. e tae een IeCOO OOO 1,480,862 WY OO MUD. is. cute htc ae aeee et Aye eco cOS 1,807,358 Railroad ties ... ZV@/2 10,324 Shingles ... 10,539 848 Wonalls Aree ee 5 few, gust 9,954,298 $4,817,570 From this it will be seen, that the most notable increases in 1912 ‘ were in the exports of lumber, pulpwood, woodpulp and paper. There is nothing remarkable about the increases of lumber, newsprint and pulp, because these exports are bound to increase from year to year, especially pulp and paper exports, to which reference will be made later; but that the exports of pulpwood should show a gain over 1911 of nearly $200,000 will surprise those, who have predicted all along, that the restrictions on the exportations of the wood would manifest their effect by reduced exportations. Mr. Gebhart Willrich, United States Consul at Quebec, referring to this situation said:—“As one who has always combated this idea, I feel endorsed by the returns given, which are probably typical of other ° export districts. To show further how little the law of supply and demand had been affected by restrictive legislation, I may state, that the results of the first six months of the present year show still greater gains in exports of forest products, and especially of pulpwood, pulp. and newsprint. The table herewith added will show this. Wood and Manufactures of Wood Exported, January to July Article 1912 1913 Balsaniy, fits 4 9h est ee A OO Sele 76 Cedar: Poles: i.c4s Svt-nanche teen 8 States ge EUR See On akan a lear Clap-boatds:: iye5 baRA ed thts A ae ae eee Dedisyag klein Oe meee 8S ES 73: Wathisiy hogy ek ee ae 6,005 13,536 Lumber\....... laa . 224,923 318,208 PApeG AewiSDpIiat sh esate Nas ee ee ZZ 350,193 Pilpwods) wc Sele es ee ee e082 561,769 Rethpc. specks oh 571,733 728,617 Railroads ties soe. 5 erat ge 3,828 7,350 Shincleswe:.csiceae ys ere as S488 6 ON ae Spruce feels... ost heen Uhl kee eS eye ae 480 Totals, OAd Yee rea 2 $1,991,802 “The above table shows, that pulpwood exports have increased and not decreased in 1913, moreover, that the increase was a substantial one, amounting to over $100,000 in value. For the same six months period in 1910, the wood exports from this district were only $18,000 more, and that was the year of heaviest exports, because of the fear of an impending shortage, due to restrictions on exportation of wood from Crown Lands. “The plain facts presented show, therefore, that as much wood has been exported as ever, that the supply is likely to continue equal to the demand, and at fair and reasonable prices, because there is nothing to indicate a material increase in the prices of pulpwood, to.judge by valuations of the invoices of shipments sold. There should be some consolation to those, who regret the exportation of any wood from this and other Provinces of Canada, in the fact, that there is really but little rough wood now being exported, and that most, yes prac- tically all of such exports go either as rossed or peeled wood, thus giving employment to thousands of Canadian laborers, who, during the long winter months, could probably obtain no other labor. The Demand and Available Supply “Among the other reasons, why the demand for and exportation of pulpwood in the past, and even now, should not be considered an evil, but rather a blessing, might be mentioned, that many spruce and balsam areas of Canada would have practically no value to speak of, but for the American demand and market for such wood. It takes time to build up home industries of any sort, but it takes much time and much money to build pulp and paper mills, which will be able to afford a home market for all the raw wood material that is available. “That there has been no such growth of the pulp and paper indus- try as irresponsible parties have claimed, is readily ascertainable by consulting official sources, and the millions upon millions, said to have been invested in these industries by numerous companies, small and large, according to publications in all sorts of journals, rest on imagin- ation rather than on fact. Nevertheless, there has been substantial progress and growth in that direction in this district, and presumably in other parts of this Province, for several established mills have in- creased their capacity and several new mills are now in process of construction. Extensive Pulp and Newsprint Exports “The pulp and newsprint exports for the first six months of the present year certainly should satisfy the legitimate hopes and aspira- tion of every Canadian, for they show safe and substantial growth of these home industries. These exports, representing the finished pro- duct from the raw wood material now greatly exceed the exports of raw wood. This growth is best shown by the following figures: 6 months 12 months Newsprint exports, 1910 ..2 .25 5. $ 51,616 $ 173,561 Newsprint expotts, 1911. .93.. 2 106,791 . 211,616 Newsprint exports, 1912... ... 125255 270,081 Newsprint exports, 1913.2... 350;193... 2 ieee Woodpulp exports, 1910... 3... 107,165 765,131 Woodpulp exports, 1911 . 350,969 ~ 1,273,868 Woodpulp exports, 1912... ... 57 lyf oe 1,807,358 Woodpulp exports, 1913-5. ee /28,017 - ae “A comparison of these exports during the first six months of the years from 1910 to 1913 shows, that the exports of newsprint from this district grew at the rate of 700 per cent., and those of woodpulp at about the same rate, while the volume of the exports of raw wood in 1913 are practically what they were in 1910. All of which figures should. be gratifying as an evidence of sound commercial as well as industrial conditions in this Province during these years, which, if left to their natural development and growth, are bound to continue to the lasting advantage of the producers here and consumers abroad. “Too often the general statement is met with, that the loss to. Canada through the sending of pulpwood out of the country in the unmanufactured state is a tremendous one, because if manufactured into pulp and paper, millions of dollars would remain in the country. such statements seem entirely unjustified in the face of the facts, that pulp and paper industries in Canada have greatly increased and have had all the wood they needed at reasonable prices, unaffected by the exportation of same, and that such exportation has been a blessing to the Canadian limit holders, unable otherwise to sell their wood in the home market, and to thousands of woodsmen, who have found steady and profitable work on limits, too far removed as yet from local pulp and paper mills. When Canadian mills shall be ready and willing, at a fair price, to take the raw wood as it ripens from year to year, thus preventing what otherwise would form a dead waste, then, it seems, it would be both just and timely to complain about exportations of ‘raw wood. That time has not come yet.” Death of Alexander Gibson A recent despatch from Fredericton, N.B., states that Alex. Gib- son, one of New Brunswick’s pioneer lumbermen, is dangerausly ill and fears are entertained that he will not recover. Mr. Gibson is 94 years of age. A despatch of August 14th, announces the death of Mr. Gibson. st ih 1S oS becoming more and more general is for under floors. __ demand to-day for 1-inch x 4-inch and 5-inch strips to be used for this CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 131 Hemlock An Important Trade Factor Its Early Struggles Against Prejudice and Its Subsebuent Success in Winning a Good Reputation with the Trade By Norman C. Hocken The man who christened the hemlock tree—although | take some ' exception to the name selected—exhibited remarkable foresight in his choice. The word “Hemlock,” according to my understanding, is de- rived from the word “Hemleac”; Hem a doubtful meaning and Leac an herb. With such a derivation one might easily expect that the tree bearing this name would have its own troubles in making itself popu- lar on the market. Hemlock has indeed a few marked peculiarities and has likewise experienced great trouble in winning prominence in the lumber industry. Like men who gain their position in life on their own merits however, making success all the pleasanter when obtained, hemlock, on account of its troubles has become a hard fighter. Every- one knows to-day that it is winning its fight. Lumbermen are all re- marking the situation and realize that hemlock is gaining favor rapidly. It has won a place of great importance and has come to stay. Speaking of the pecularities of hemlock, one is reminded of the fact that its reputation has been affected to some extent upon the be- lief that it is more characterized by slivers than any other wood. Slivers have been found in hemlock alright, and possibly when it is handled carelessly one may get an occasional sliver in his hands. It is even reported that a man who is not in the lumber business is likely to get slivers in his tongue when pronouncing the word “hemlock.” When Hemlock was Despised In the palmy days of the good old white pine, hemlock was des- pised. This was its first and greatest trouble. One may sympathize with the manufacturers of hemlock in this regard, yet one cannot help but appreciate the position taken by our business fathers with refer- ence to it. Their reverence for a monarch of the Canadian woods, the white pine, was more than justified, so long as the monarch existed. It is with regret that one must admit to-day that the reign of the oid monarch is past. The man who christened hemlock was evidently influenced to some extent by the general opinion regarding the tree. He recorded a caution however, as to whether this prejudiced feeling was correct. He seems to have foreseen a wonderful future for this timber. After- events have justified this foresight and hemlock has proved that it is well worthy of the position which it has won. Hemlock has come upon our market to stay, as long as any of it is left to offer. It is only a few years ago that hemlock had no real commercial value. Ten years ago it was selling for $10.50 per M., f.o.b. cars at the mill for No. 1, and it was strictly No. 1 hemlock. No. 2 hemlock had no com- mercial value at that time. This season No. 1 hemlock is bringing $21 per M., f.o.b. cars at the mill for 10-foot to 16-foot lengths and higher prices for longer, while No. 2 now has a commercial value and sells at $16 per M. Careful Manufacturing Brings Results - One of the chief factors in the improved demand for hemlock is the care and study which have been given to the problems of manu- facture. Higher prices for the product have made it possible to devote more attention to this point. Well manufactured lumber of good quai- ity has naturally made a reputation for hemlock, which a few years ago would have been considered impossible. Manufacturers of hemlock to-day are taking particular care to obtain uniform widths, especially in 2 x 4, which is in strong demand on account of its special suitability for studding. Hemlock holds a nail much better than any other soli wood. Better even than the good old white pine or spruce, and besides being better in this regard it costs a little less. Another advantage is the fact that most mills sort out the different widths and lengths ‘i hemlock and are therefore in.a position to supply any number of pieccs in any size asked for, a fact which makes the stock especially popular with the retailer and builder. Sorting up of this kind is not custom- ary with other woods. One inch hemlock for sheeting cannot be excel- led, as it holds a shingle nail much better than any other wood and a roof thus constructed will last longer than a roof of other material. That this fact is fully realized by the trade is evidenced by the good demand for 1-inch hemlock sheeting and the scarcity of stock at the mills. Hemlock is also the most desirable timber for breakwater and wharf construction. The tree grows to just the right size for produc- ing 10-inch x 10-inch and 10-inch x 12-inch timbers which are the two favorite sizes in this work. Spruce and pine are both too expensive and the former is too small in size. Another use for hemlock which is There is a good purpose. These facts are quite sufficient to indicate the important position of hemlock in the lumber markets in Canada to-day. Difficulties of the Early Days When hemlock was first put upon the market the most serious difficulty which it had to overcome was the low price obtained for the lumber. In order to produce lumber at such a price, the handiest of the timber had to be cut. Even operating in this manner, many firms had to discontinue. cutting hemlock, because they could not make it pay. During the last year however, the price has advanced until it has reached a figure which, under former conditions, would have pro- duced a good profit. Unfortunately much of the timber which was cheap to operate has now disappeared and the cost of operation to-day is much greater than it was a few years ago. In fact it is now believed that the belts wf hemlock timber are fast approaching their end. One of the factors which make hemlock more expensive to-day than for- merly is that the timber has to be peeled in order to float the log satis- factorily. In former days hemlock logs were so close to the mill or to the railroad that this was not necessary. While we are talking of the cost of production in connection with hemlock, it is important also to consider the cost and efficiency of labor as compared with former days. The cost of labor has increased and, sad to say, the efficiency of labor has greatly decreased. Add to this the high cost of supplies for the lumber camps and one will readily appreciate the fact that those who make a fortune out of manufacturing hemlock to-day are few and far between. The Future Outlook Important changes are certain to take place in the lumbering in- dustry in Canada during the next few years. Many manufacturers appreciate this thoroughly to-day and feel that it will be better for them to prolong the operation of their timber over twice the period of time which would be necessary if they continue as in the past; knowing that the latter half of the operations will bring them by far the better results so far as profits are concerned. This applies to the small tim- ber holder as well as the large one. The question of securing timber at right prices after the present supply has been cut out, is one which is occupying the attention of every timber owner and is indeed a most difficult question to solve. Money is high in price to-day. It looks as though the day of cheap money had passed. The future will find lumbering operations carried on at a far larger cost per thousand feet, so 1 would advise those who think that the price of lumber to-day is exorbitant and that it will soon be lower, to prepare themselves for still higher prices in the future. Possibly some who are connected with the lumber trade may believe that the manufacturer has the best end of the load. To any who feel that way, I would say in con- clusion, that we extend a hearty welcome to join us in manufacturing lumber, especially hemlock. If the invitation is accepted he will soon find out that he has been laboring under a great misapprehension. No Uncertainty About This In view of the differences of opinion prevailing in New Bruns- wick, in connection with the Crown Timber Land Policy recently an- noounced by Premier J. K. Fleming, and the divergent opinions which have been expressed by contributors in these columns, the Canada Lumberman recently addressed a letter to the Premier asking him to favor its readers with a statement of the situation from the govern- ment’s point of view. The reply received from Hon. J. K. Fleming is as follows :— 5 Editor Canada Lumberman: Your letter re the Crown Timber Land Policy of the Province of New Brunswick is received. In reply may say so far as I know our new policy has given, and is giving, almost complete satisfaction within the Province. The only murmur of complaint whatever, comes from a few men who expected they might convince us that we should grant perpetual leases. Some Government may, in the future, do that, but it won’t be one that I will have any connection with. So long as I am in a position of trust and responsibility I shall certainly endeavor to protect the interests of the people, and I can think of no way at this moment in which I would fail more completely and fatally than by handing over the public domain to a few lumber lords forever—Thanking you for your favor, I remain, p ; Yours sincerely, J. K. Fleming. CANADA LUMBERMAN 132 Ontario Lumber Salesmen Men Who Keep the Stocks Moving W. J. MacBeth, Toronto W. J. MacBeth, who is better known to the lumber trade in On- tario as “Bill” and to some of his Scotch friends as “Mac” is en- titled, as much as any one else, possibly more so, to the title of “Veteran” among the lumber travellers of Ontario. Mr. Mac- Beth’s chief asset among the trade is his genial disposition and tits is backed up by a great fund of in- formation and anecdote, which make him welcome among those whom he visits periodically in order to sell them stocks of On- tario lumber. - Mr. MacBeth was born in the county of Simcoe, Ont., near the town of Bradford in the year 1858 on the 27th of March. His edu- cation was contributed by the pub- lic schools of Gilford and Brad- ford, the high school at Bradford and the Jarvis Street Collegiate {nstitute at Toronto. What he gathered at these institutions of learning however, was a secondary matter compared with the infor- mation which he commenced early in life to acquire, regarding human nature and business principles. To-day Mr. MacBeth is one of the best posted men in the lumber trade in Ontario. Enter W. J. MacBeth Mr. MacBeth’s entry into the lumber business was not a matter of chance. He was the son of John MacBeth of Gilford, a sawmiller of considerable renown in his day, who built practically the first steam mill operated north of Toronto. It is interesting to recall that the machinery in this mill was built at Oakville, Ont., in 1852 by Doty and Hibbert, and was transported by team from Oakville north, as there were no railway facilities in those days. The machinery consisted of an English gate saw with a cutting capacity of 3,000 feet per day. It was operated by three men and was considered a marvellous con- trivance at that time. The crew operating the mill consisted of a head sawyer, a tail sawyer and a fireman. Even with the small production of this mill, they had no difficulty in turning out each week a car load of band box stock. This was used by C. W. Maltman, of Toronto, for band boxes. A planer took off a strip of one sixty-fourth of an inch which was manufactured into the box. Band boxes manufactured from stock cut in this old mill took first prize at the Centennial exhi- bition at Philadelphia. Mr. W. J. MacBeth has devoted the whole of his time, since he was 18 years of age to the lumber business. Prior to that time he spent his holidays and any other spare time he could obtain, around the old mill, packing shingles and making himself generally useful, also obtaining the foundation of that general lumbering knowledge which has been so useful to him in after life. Practically his first experience was in helping the men make roads in the woods. Since that time he has taken a hand in practically everything connected with the lum- bering industry from trail tramping and bull-punching to the selling of the finished product. He was actively engaged in the manufacture of lumber up to 1893. About the year 1881 or ’82 Mr. MacBeth’s father bought a mill north of Barrie in the township of Medonte and put his son there to look after the manufacturing end of the work. There he remained until 1890. In the meantime he and his brother Charlie took an interest in a lumber yard in Toronto along with Isaac Lennox under the name of Lennox, MacBeths & Company, carrying on a retail lumber and planing mill business. This business went along very successiully until the year 1894 when a bad period of financial depression struck the country and the firm decided to close up rather than attempt to weather the gale. Mr. MacBeth next found employment with the Dixon Lumber Company at Peterboro as a shipper. This position he occupied for about four months, after which he took a position with the Boake Manufacturing Company, Toronto, and remained with them for about a year and a half in the position of general manager. After leaving the Boake Company, Mr. MacBeth took a try at something new and accepted a position with the A. R. Williams Ma- chinery Company for whom he acted in the capacity of an adjuster and W.J. MacBeth, Toronto, Ont. AND WOODWORKER revivifier of dead accounts. A number of this company’s creditors were lumbermen and Mr. MacBeth found his acquaintance with the trade a useful asset in this new work. After he had enough of this he returned to the lumber business, accepting a position with the J. D. Shier Lumber Company, Bracebridge, Ont., as salesman, a position which he occupied for about eight years. Next he entered the em- ployment of the Parry Sound Lumber Company and stayed with them for about seven years as travelling salesman. When the Parry Sound Lumber Company stopped its manufacturing business Mr. MacBeth found a position with the Fesserton Timber Company, Toronto, as sales manager, a position which he still occupies. A Mine of Information and Reminiscences It will be seen from this outline of Mr. MacBeth’s career that he has had a long and exceptionally varied experience of the lumber busi- ness. It is natural that he should be able to tell a great many inter- esting things about trade in the early days. Some of his remin- iscences, as outlined to the Canada Lumberman recently are so excep- tionally interesting that we have pleasure in publishing them here- with. Mr. MacBeth has seen a great many changes not only in the personel of the lumber business, but in the actual conditions surround- ing the industry in the city of Toronto. In the year 1879 he opened up the first retail lumber yard west of the railway tracks in Toronto. This was located practically opposite Gwynne Avenue, on Queen Street. This venture was carried out by his father who put W. J. MacBeth in charge. The Ravages of Time Speaking of the changes in the personnel of the trade in Toronto, Mr. MacBeth recalled, that there are now only two in business in the retail way in Toronto who were in business at that time namely J. B. Smith and Frank Hillock. So far as wholesalers are concerned he re- marked that there is not a solitary wholesale concern to-day in To- ronto that was in business at that time, although there are some people in business here who were then in business under different associa- tions. Equally important and extensive charges have taken place in re- gard to the prices of lumber. For instance, Mr. MacBeth recalls that the first board side walk laid in Parkdale was of 2 in. x 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in., 16 ft. long in white pine. This lumber was delivered on the different streets by Bryce Bros., for $8.50 per thousand feet. The grade of this lumber was common and dressing which sells to-day at anywhere from $27 to $38. This stock was cut by Dobie & Mercer, at Angus, Ont. Practically similar conditions apply to all other grades of Canadian lumber. Mr. W. J. MacBeth delivered hemlock (No. 1) to J. B. Smith & Sons in 1895 at $9.50 per thousand feet f.o.b. Toronto. Present prices are in the neighborhood of $23 to $24. MacBeth bought 2 in. x 12 in., 12 ft. to 16 ft. clear red oak at $12 a thousand f.o.b. Hillsdale. The same stock to-day would be worth $65. In 1883 the prevailing price of white pine saw logs delivered in the mill yard was $3.50 to $4 per thousand feet. These logs would run about four to the thousand and had to be all clean body timber. All real and imaginary defects were scaled out. To-day, the same class of logs (if they can be procured) are worth not less than from $27 to $28 per thousand feet in the booms where a tug can be hitched ontothem. At the mill they would be worth $30 per thousand feet. Hemlock’s First Appearance In the year 1871 Mr. MacBeth recollects that there was cut in the old mill at Gilford a quantity of hemlock ties for the Toronto Grey & Bruce Railway. These were shipped to Weston and drawn across by team to Woodbridge. The size of the ties was 5 in. x 8 in. x 7% in. This was the first hemlock he ever heard of being put to commercial use. The logs cost $3 a thousand feet delivered in the yards. To- day they would cost $15. These are only a few of many interesting recollections that Mr. MacBeth has recounted to the Canada Lumberman from time to time. We hope in future issues to entertain our readers with further reminiscences of a similar nature. They Must Make the Shingles in Canada Four carloads of shingle blocks and eight sections of cedar logs were seized recently by the Provincial Government of British Colum- bia at Crescent, close to the international boundary. The shingle blocks were consigned to a firm at Blaine, Wash., and it is illegal to In 1887 Mr. ship shingle blocks before being made into shingles. Flad the blocks — been allowed to get over the border they would have been admitted into the States free of duty. Once manufactured into shingles they are dutiable. The officials believe that this has been carried on ex- tensively for some time. All the timber was confiscated; the timber license will probably be withdrawn, and a fine of $1,000 imposed. Robert B. Smith, president of the River Valley Lumber Company, Oromocto, N.B., recently sustained a broken ankle when alighting at the office from his motor, eae = te ed CANADA The United States Tariff-its Effect on B. C. Lumber By C. S. Battle Should the present United States tariff bill pass the Senate as it has passed the House of Representatives, it will, I think, materially affect the price of standing cedar timber in this province and give a much broader market for cedar shingles, siding, etc. Along the Pacific coast, cedar timber is scarce except in Washing- ton and British Columbia. It is being cut very fast in Washington and it is only a question of a short time before British Columbia will be furnishing the bulk of the shipments of cedar lumber to the United States, especially if the present tariff bill passes. Now as to fir lumber, the three states of Washington, Idaho and Montana will ship five times as much common lumber to the North- west as British Columbia will ship to the States. This condition holds good whether the tariff bill passes or not. The principal market for British Columbia lumber is in the great Canadian North West, and taking care of our local trade in this im- mediate section. For the last few years the local trade has absorbed from forty to fifty per cent. of the output of the mills, but with the money stringency, building will be curtailed and naturally the lumber business will be more or less depressed until we are absolutely assured of a good crop in the Northwest, and also until we feel the effects of easter money in the East and abroad. The mills in British Columbia at this time are ’ producing more lumber than they are selling, and the market is some- what depressed for these reasons. In addition to the local and Northwest trade, our export business is increasing year by year. When the Panama Canal is ready for business next year, if the tolls are reasonable it will do more to stimu- late the lumber business than anything else. We will then be able to ‘load a ship with lumber of all grades, including culls and shingles, and find a profitable market by shipping to the different points on the Atlantic Coast in the United States and even to points in Canada. As to standing timber, British Columbia is supposed to contain one-half of the standing saw timber in Canada, but a large quantity of this timber is at present inaccessible and the amount of good avail- able timber is very much over estimated. It is not an easy matter at present to buy good standing timber accessible for logging, at a low or even a reasonable price, as timber is getting into the hands of the larger manufacturing concerns who are able to hold it. With a few exceptions, the price of timber has not only held its own, but has materially advanced during the last two years. This advance, however, has hardly begun, for British Columbia is no longer considered as the jumping off place of the world or a region populated by Eskimos and polar bears. Vancouver already has three transcontinental railroads, and three more are building and will be running into Vancouver within the next two years. In addition to this two railroads are building up through Vancouver Island. The forests of the East and South, including the Southern pine, are being depleted at an alarming rate, and each year brings here an increased number of lumbermen who have cut their holdings in those sections and are looking for standing timber in order that they may continue the manufacture of lumber, that vocation in life which they know and love so well and that they may preserve the spirit of the woodsman which they inherit from their forefathers. Cowichan Lake Operations Under Way Work is being initiated in the exploitation of the thousands of acres of timber lands held by the Empire Lumber Company at Cowi- chan Lake as a result of the presence there of Mr. W. E. Marsh, a prominent official of that concern, whose headquarters are in New York. According to the plans on which the company is working, it will establish as expeditiously as possible one of the largest lumber mills in the Pacific Northwest on a site selected a couple of years ago -at Crofton. It was reported recently that several carloads of mach- inery, to be used in connection with the proposed plant, have already arrived. This, it is stated, is to be utilized in the placing of a portable mill on the company’s limits at the lake. This will make it possible to use its own lumber in the construction of the Crofton concern. _Only a short time will be taken in these operations, and as soon as they are complete it is expected that tenders will be called for the main mill building. While there has been some delay in getting the enterprise under way, now that it is launched it will go forward, it is authoritatively reported, without interruption. The company is ‘Said to have decided upon an aggressive and enterprising policy. Mr. Marsh asserts that it is in a position to carry all that is planned through to a successful conclusion. With the E. & N. branch railway from Duncan to Cowichan Lake, as well as the further extension to the mill site at Crofton, there is no longer any question regarding transportation. As soon as the mill is ready it will be possible to _ furnish it with the logs required for its operation. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 133 A. Life-Long Lumberman Ottawa Manager for Shepard & Morse P. C. Walker One of the best know personal- ities in the lumber business in the Ottawa Valley is Mr. P. C. Walk- er, the present manager of the Shepard and Morse Lumber Co. Mr. Walker has had practically a life-long experience in the lum- ber business. He was born in Hull and started, twenty-three years ago, with the firm of which he is now manager, at the bot- tom of the ladder, working his way up year by year until at the death of the late Mr. Peter Whe- lan, in March, 1911, he succeeded to the managership. Prior to that, for eight years he held the position of outside superintend- ent for the firm. The Shepard & Morse Lumber Company have been operating in Ottawa for over thirty years. Up to the year 1891 they were interested in the lum- ber business trom a_ wholesale igs a standpoint only, but in that year they purchased their first limits and started a sawmill just outside the city limits of Ottawa. They have a large factory in Burlington, Vermont, a branch office in New York City and head office in B Mass. P. C. Walker, Ottawa, Ont. ,osSton, Expansion of Saskatchewan Trade The annual report of the Department of Agriculture of the pro- vince of Saskatchewan which will be published shortly gives the fol- lowing interesting information regarding the planing mill and lumber manufacturing industries in that province during the year 1912 Planing Mills 1911 1912 Nupiber of establishments... ...--. ..- 16 38 Capital, meludiae plant. 0.- ...,...-.. Sol4,445 $1,331,960 Average capital employed ... $32,152 $47,570 Number of employees ... ... . 650 1,008 otal. SalatieS ana eWactes..' cae). ale 0: $481,584 $816,984 Average annual earnings per employee .... $740.90 $810.05 Average number of days worked... ... .. 251 298 Gross value of product ... .. DoS SL 391648 $2,295,594 The planing mill industry shows the largest general increase, and the statistics, as given above, will need no explanation. Planing mills have been opened during the year at Weyburn, Rosthern, Regina, Sas- katoon, North Battleford and Humboldt, among other points. The woodworking industry is one which has rapidly been forging to the front, until it would seem that the home products will within the near future be sufficient to supply the great demand for this line of material. In the year 1911 four woodworking establishments were added to the list of factories in the province as compared with an increase of twelve during 1912. Lumber Manufacturers 1911 1912 Number of establishments ... is 15 Capital, including plant...) .¢.0..6-.«- «+» $7,980,000 $9,957,344 Average capital employed ... $505,400 $663,882 Niimibet OLsemiployees ...5. Jobers 22 ste» 8,619 9,120 ‘Lota Salaries: and wages fe. raxtAxsz 25,000,000 feet dry lumber ready for immediate shipment. Some of Our Maple Lumber The Stearns Salt & Lumber Company Ludington, Mich. 154 CANADA LUMBERMAN The ‘Dreadnought Trace AND WOODWORKER. Harness A specially designed trace with steel cable rein- forcement. Will stand a strain four times as great as the ordinary trace. Well adapted for heavy draying and lumber camp use. If your dealer cannot supply you send Ten Dollars for a sample set. When wniing please state your dealer's name. G. L. GRIFFITH & SON STRATFORD, ONT. Cc. M. WILLCOX (Suecessor to George Cormack) Wholesale Lumber Merchant Whitby, Ont., Canada Hemlock, Pine, Hardwoods Ontario Cedar Shingles Rope- Ties Steam and Power Pumps, Condensers and Travelling Cranes The Smart- Turner Machine Co., Limited Hamilton’ - Can. There is un- doubtedlyabig market for Mill Equipment of Are You Interested in British Colum- 7 5 % all kinds. bia Trade? SON Ns s — So. trate our Ad- vertising ser- vice. We please others, we can please you. Theimmensity of the Lumber Industry will within a few years make this Province the most im- Western portant in the Lumberman whole Domin- Crowe & Wilson Chambers coat VANCOUVER, B.C. Branch at Winnipeg Co e ‘ey, | Box Strapping Embossed Put up in 300 ft. to the coil, and 20 coils to the case. Made in 3%, %, 5%, 34 and 1 in. widths. | Saw Edge Corrugated Fasteners —_— ‘ ll A i fl TMi Famous Acme Divergent Shook Fasteners BS fo dew, For prices and other information, address Beauchamp & Co. 133 Coristine Building Montreal P.O. Box 242 ge » CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ‘ Wood Supply—Merritton, Ont. Pulp Mills Sulphite Mills at Hawkesbury, Ont. Che Hinrdon Pulp & Paper Co., Limited Manufacturers of News, Hanging, Building and Wrapping Papers, Un- bleached Sulphite Fibre, Lumber, Shingles, Clapboards and Railway Ties. Mills at—Merriton, Ont; Hawkesbury, Ont; Calumet, L’Annonciation, Bonte, Queenouville and St. Frustin, Quebec. HEAD OFFICE, BEAVER HALL SQUARE, MONTREAL Saw Mills at Calumet, Que. 156 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “Canadian” Brand Axes are the Pride of the Lumber Camps : When ordenng your supply of Lumber Camp tools, insist on the dealer giving you the fam- ous “Canadian” brand axes, and then you will get the best in the land. THEY ARE | 74 ant #8 aie ay | GUARANTEE STRONG DURABLE > —r WE : MILLS a GUARANTEE ht TO REPLACE IN EVERY as a) er ones aN iJ FREE OF iG en eas CHARGE ANY TOOLS THAT <3 a : PROVE A TRIAL a — ) DEFECTIVE IN WILL MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AND RELIABLE RESPECT: CONVINCE YOU OF | Write for Catalogue de- scribing other brands THEIR WORTH. 8 and shapes. Always the Same—The Best - Allan Hills Edge Tool Co.. Lid. sy Galt — Ontario Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER He’s a wise man who 1$7 in its cost p Enay of Ser eenisiA WATERPROOF Leather Belting COSTS LESS PER DAY OF SERVICE than any other. This fact renders it the least expensive belting irrespective of any comparisons of first cost “per foot length.” Therefore—be SURE you get ‘‘ AMPHIBIA ”’ Godlert esi Tanners and Manufacturers For Over 36 Years the Makers of the Best Leather Belts MONTREAL: 511 William St. TORONTO: 38 Wellington Street East. ST. JOHN, N.B.: 89 Prince William St. VANCOUVER, B.C.: 217 Columbia Ave. WINNIPEG: 244 Princess St. g@- TO INSURE SATISFACTION —STATE WHERE BELT IS TO RUN -@eE CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Allan Hills Edge Tool Co. .. 156 American Woodworking & Mach- inery Co. Sy, 178 Ault Company, A. W. .. Se IED Atkins. ce (Company, 2 Gasset Arooll sBrosis. «cuenta eaenell mee OS Anderson Lumber Co., C. G .. 16 Pxttaer 82. SOM, ws oo ac seen yee eee Atlantic Lumber Company .. 49 3rennan & Sons Mfg. Co., M. .. 4 Bartram Bros. Sar 5 Brompton Pulp & Papas ico. pee lb Bromley, VWollramers -. W-- o4 23 Beck Mfg. Company, C. .. 27 Bryan Mfg. Company .. .. .. . 34 Bury & Company, Robert .. .. . 36 Bradley lumber Co.) Ea Cee ein Bathurst Lumber Company .. Bailey Lumber Co., Wm. C. .. 55 Bonbridee, Siigerkle es. oh = Neos lOO Breithaupt Leather Company 64 Beal Bros. ; Sa eee 65 Beardmore Belene Company .. 72 Batts Limited .. ae 85 Berlin Machine Works 175 Baldwin Locomotive Works .. 185 Berg Machinery Mfg. Co. 186 Breeze, Denison & Co. 192 Beauchamp & Company, J. E. 154 Butterworth & Lowe .. aif Blenkhorn & Son .. AT Campbell-McLaurin Lumber Co. 150 Cutler Company, D. G. 148 Climax Mfg. Company .. 148 Canada Metal Company .. .. .. 149 Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co... 141 Canada Machinery Corporation. 174 Cling Surface Company .. 176 Coghlin Company, B. J. .. 184 Can. Fairbanks-Morse Co... .. . 184 Carborundum Company 191 Clyde Iron Works .. 193 Clarke Company, A. R. 199 Camp Mfg. Company .. . 69 -Can. Consolidated Rubber Cae See Tal Clark Bros. & Company .. 84 Campbell Steel & Iron Works .. 15 Chew ‘Brothers: 20s. eee | eG Conger Lumber Cageaante ; 6 Casey-Shaw Lumber Company .. 8 lark é Sons, Hdward =n 4.5.4 seeelo Christy-Moir Company .. .. .. 16 Can. Office & School Fur. Co. ..16 Canada Wood Specialty Co. .. 16 Sa saital CN AS 101 Oa eee on rem ae cea JLTY Colonial Lumber Co. .. 21 Clarke & Andrews .. 25 Gockbimn, Al EF... .. a 2D Carss Mackinaw Clothing eos Ee Slits Donogh & Company, John .. .. 12 Dunlop & Company 22 Davidson Estate, James .. .. .. 31 Dwyer Company, W. H. 2. 2 .. 60 Douglas & Company .. oe ts eRe DeLaplante & Nicholson .. .. .. 66 Dpe, ‘Chas: A. ..-. Pe BOO Defiance Machine Wiowles, ip: Oe Dominion Belting Company .. .. 80 Disston & Sons, Henry .. pene Dominion Timber Regulations .. 182 Dixon Crucible Company, Joseph 185 Dalhousie Lumber Company ., , 43 Elmira Mach. & Transmission Co. Eckardt & Company, H. P. .. Ellicott Company, A. M. .. Eby-Blain Limited Elmitt Lumber Company .. East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. Eagle Lumber Company .. & Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Coinpany. Hagen, W. T Ferguson & McFadden Fesserton Timber Company .. Farnworth & Jardine .. Fassett Lumber Company .. Federal Engineering Company . Fay & Egan Company, J. A. .. Fraser Bryson Lumber Company Fraser Limited .. eee 2 Fenderson Company Inc., joan ae Griffith & Son, G. L. .. Gerlach Company, Peter .. Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. .. Georgian Bay Shook Mills .. Grant Holden Graham Limited. Goodhue & Company, J. L. .. Greening Wire Company, B. .. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada .. Grand Rapids Wencer: Worts:: Germanic. Ws aise eeienies serratus Grier & Sons, GaN ee “Gordon & Company, Geo... .. . Gillies Brothers Gartshore, John J. .. Gillespie, James .. : Graves, Bigwood & Compan a Georgian Bay Lumber Company .16& Hocken Lumber Company .... . Haeberle Lumber Company .. Hurdman Lumber Company .. .. Harris Lumber Co., Frank H. .. Hoffman Bros. Company .. Hobart & Company .. Harris Abattoir Company Hall Limited, Adam .. Heaps & Company, E. H. Hanchett Swage Works .. Huther Brothers See Heisler Locomotive Weeks i Hardinge Brothers, Inc. .. Hamilton Company, William Hoyt Metal Company .. : Heyser Lumber Company, W. E. Imperial Timber & Trading Co... Jenckes Machine Company .. Knight Mfg. Company Knight Mfg. & Lumber Coney Kaufman Rubber Company .. Larkin, C. A. ae Laidlaw Bale Tie Company a Lane Mfg. Company Luther Company, Inc., Leonard & Sons, E te: Lacey & Company, James D. .. Lachute Shuttle Company .. Lumber Insurance Co. of N. Y Long Lumber Company . Be iGetiss tal, 150 62 74 5 eallrat -. 185 - 185 so GL . 194 198 49 30 81 192 (=) cr oO bd .. 147 . 162 50 . 183 Se tsi) . 193 87 . 161 28 Long-Knight Lumber Company. Long Mfg. Co., E Louisiana Red Cypress Co. .. Lumsden, John J. 3 Larkin Lumber Comma C. oe Leak & Company .. 25. eee Laidlaw Lumber Company, R. .. Lee Manufacturing Company McFadden & Company, J. J. .. McFadden & Malloy .. : Mason Gordon & Company .. Montreal Lumber Company .. Meaford Lumber Company .. McClure, Geo. I. a alt Munson-Whitaker Guaapany: Be Miller, A. .. - Mill Products ao cunaiiy ue McLennan Lumber Company Morse Lumber Company, Fred S. Milne & Son, Wm. McAvity & Sons, T. Maritime Foundry & Machine Works .. Morton Dry Kiln [Comanya a Mahoney, A. .. oF: Moore Dry Kiln Company, IP ee Martin-Barriss Company .. Merritt Mfg. Company .. Montreal Locomotive Works McKinnon Chain Company .. Main Belting Company .. Morgan Machine Company Mack Axe Works .. Mowry & Sons .. ss Massey Harris @omivang 505 McLaren Belting Company, J. C. Murray [ron Works bs Miller & Company, W. H. .. ‘Mackarell Company, Thos. .. Mutual Lumber & Shingle Co. North Shore Shingle Assn. .. Nicholson File Company .. National Elevator Company .. North Pacific Lumber Co. Newman Machine Company © bes National Mfg. Company .. Oliver Lumber Company .. .. Oxford Foundry & Machine Ge, Ormsby Company, A. B. Pembroke Lumber Company .. . Pink Company, Thomas .. Pembroke Woollen Mills .. Parry Sound Lumber Company. Perrin & Company, Wm. R. .. Pearl City Veneer Company Purcell, Frank .. oe Palmer Medical Couipanys, os Petrie Limited, H. W. .. Preston Woodworking Mach. Patterson & Company, C. T... .. Philadelphia Textile Mach Co... Patent Selling & Mfg. Agency.. Payette & Company, P... .. .. Providence Belting Company.. Pratt Food Company .. Partington Pulp & Paper Ga Quebec & St. Maurice Industrial Company .. Quincy Adams leaner Cofapans: Read Brothers .. Riordan Pulp & ieeraet Coney Reddaway & Company, F, ,, ,, . Ol, 52, 53, Co. :. 162 155 107 Rogers & Company, Samuel C. .. Radcliff Saw Mfg. Company .. Ryther & Pringle Company .. Ritter Lumber Company, W. M. Rat Portage Lumber Company.. Rideau Lumber Company .. River Ouelle Pulp & Paper Co.. Spears & Lauder .. © Shepard & Morse Camber cas Siemon Bros. Limited .. Sessenwein Bros. .. Sewall, James W. .. .. . Smith & Tyrer Limited .. Spencer, C. A. .. : Stone Lumber Company .. .. Snowball Company, J. B. .. . Smart-Woods Limited St. Lawrence Lumber Co. . Smith Company, R. H. Shurly-Dietrich Company . : Simonds Canada Saw Compan ; Stearns Salt & Lumber Company Snowden; C. C. oss 176 Shimer & Sons, tae Samueh i. 179 Sheldons Limited .. M2 .. 187 Standard Chain Company . 188 Sherbrooke Machinery Company 145 Smart Turner Machine Company 154 Stearns Company pS 39 Smith Foundry Company .. . AV Sadler & Hawarth Company .. . 157 Timberland Lumber Company .. 159 Toronto Blower Company .. .. 166 Thurston Flavelle Lumber Co... 39 Tudhope-Anderson Company .. 194 Timms Phillips & Company . 30 Trout Creek Lumber Company . 36 Tegge Lumber Company . 48 Tower Canadian Limited .. 57 Tennessee Oak Flooring Co. ... 18 Turner Lumber Company .. .. 28) Union Lumber Company .. .. “eee” Union Stock Yards of Toronto. 194 Vigars-Shears Company .. 139 Victoria Harbor Lumber Co. . 4 Wilson Lumber Company .. .. . 14 Webster & Bros. James .. 17 Watson & Todd oto Bie, Bes Williams Lumber Company .. . 28 Wilson Brothers 35 Wuichet, Louis .. ; 37 White Company, W. ae 48 Wistar, Underhill & Naa : 48 Walters & Sons, H. .. . 176 Wickes Brothers .. .. . 177 West & Peachey .. . 185 White Company .. , £97 - Wilson Brothers os ed Woodstock amen Edie .. 150 Warmington, J. A. . . . 148 Woodside Brothers .. 145 Wilcox, C. M. .. 4 . 154 Webb Lumber Comanes ‘ 38 White & Sons, Chas. T. 46, Waterous Engine Works Co. : ee 167, 168, 169, 17% Young, W. F. .. . 159 Yager, A. W. 66, Young Contpany ra pieurert 65. Yellow Poplar Lumber Company. 49, arg Was) 153 LUMBERMAN Heavy Fir Dimension Is Our Particular Specialty The Heavier it ts the Better we like it We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. Our grade ts positively right, and prices will please Timberland Lumber Co., Limited Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. Shipment by C.P.R.R., G.N.R.R. or B.C.E.R.R. Are Your Horses Eating Their Heads Off? NIMALS must be fed and cared for whether they work or not. When they are feeling right, they will earn their board and keep—when they are not in condition, you CAN’T force them to work. When every ounce of feed is converted into rich, red blood, firm flesh, bone and muscle, there is no chance of your horses eating their heads off and then lying down on the job. j;attS CONDITION” ~~... p. POWDER and PRATTS Animal Regulator are the world’s best condi- tioners for horses and cattle. They are mild, natural tonics, acting directly upon the organs of digestion and production. These are strengthened, invigorated and induced to perform their full duties everyday. Moreover, animals in perfect con- dition resist and throw off many diseasesswhich weakened ani- mals readily contract. Lay in a supply of PRATTS, and be protected against loss and disappointment. Write TODAY for PRATTS “Point- ers on Horses.” Sent anywhere on receipt of 10c to cover postage, wrapping, etc. Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Limited TORONTO COUPON (C. L. Aug.) Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Limited, Toronto Enclosed please find 10c. instamps. Please send me your book, ‘Pointers on Horses.” AND WOODWORKER 159 THE LEATHER BELT TORONTO VANCOUVER MONTREAL WINNIPEG The J.C. McLaren Belting Co. Limited General Mill Supplies MONTREAL Are Your Horses in Good Condition? Horses for all lumber work are subjected to the hardest hauling under the most severe conditions. They should therefore be as fit as all possible care and attention can make them. In the Lumber Camp, Around the Mill, In the Yard and wherever lumber has to be hauled the horses are always liable to a multitude of small injuries which if not attended to promptly may develop into lameness or disfigurement, thus reducing the working capacity of the horse and impairing its value from a sale standpoint. You should have ready for use always handy and q Good Liniment to reduce bruises, strains, soreness; allay pain and inflammation quickly, be an antiseptic dressing to a cut or burn, or to heal a wire cut, wound or laceration. is an antiseptic healing preparation as well as a resolvent and a discutient. It will assist nature in bringing about a dissolution of the bunch, restore the cir- culation, gradually restoring the part to its normal condition. It will produce permanent and complete results without blistering or remov- ing the hair, and will leave no blemish. You can work the horse at the same time. All enquiries on special cases answered without delay—full information and instruction on request. Absorbine $2.00per bottle at dealers or express prepaid Manufactured only by W. F. Young P. D. F. 424 Lymans Bldg. MONTREAL, CANADA 160 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DRYING VENEERS is one of the most import- ant operations of veneer manufacture. The old method of drying in racks is too slow,and requires too much floor space and labor for handling. THE © PROCTOR’ VENEER DRYER is an evolution of the rack dry- ing method with the disadvan- tages eliminated. The “ Proc- tor” Dryer is automatic and requires very little floor space, labor, and time for the operation. Veneer is dried by tremend- ous circulation of warm air. Send for Catalogue 21 and list of eighty users. TAE PAILADELPAIA TEXTILE MACAINERY Co. PHILADELPHIA PA. CANADA LUMBERMAN .AND WOODWORKER Fire InsuRancE LUMBER AND MILL PROPERTY Fire Prevention Read these DON’TS DON’T allow refuse, bark or paper to ac- cumulate in alleys or behind piles in the yard. allow dust or shavings in corners or on the walls of the mill. These spread fire quickly. DON'T allow fire pails to be used for any other purpose. They may be miss- ing when needed. DON'T pile stock around stand pipes and water barrels. This may cause de- lay when every second counts. DON'T fail to have all bearings examined before closing for the day. Many fires start from this cause after everyone has left. DON’T have oily waste or rags about except in self-closing metal cans. The danger of spontaneous combustion is great. DON'T permit smoking on premises. Light matches, cigars, cigarettes and pipes are dangerous. DON'T DON’T harbor that incendiary, the parlor match. N’T leave inspection of your risk entirely D 0 to insurance men. Inspect it your- self. You may discover something that will save a fire. —They Speak from Experience Our Inspections Protect You Before A Fire J. M. Moorhouse, Manager, 201 McIntyre Block, Winnipeg, Manitoba The Fundamental Theory of Fire insurance RATING Involves the Measurement of Fire Hazard — For many years we have made A Special Study of the Hazard affecting Lumber and Wood- working Plants. As a result of our experience We are prepared to demon- strate our efficiency in reduc- ing the Fire Hazard in your risk and at the same time effect a material saving in the cost of your insurance. We Can Save You Money We May Save Your Property LUMBER INSURERS GENERAL AGENCY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS OF THE LUMBER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK E. D. Hardy, Canadian Manager 42 Central Chambers, Ottawa, Ontario “WRITE US BEFORE PLACING YOUR INSURANCE ”’ Fire Protection Read Policy Conditions If the property insured is a manu- facturing establishment and ceases to operate for more than fifteen con- Cease Operations secutive days, secure a shut-down permit, or the policy may be void. m ALES Storage of gasoline, benzine, and Oils other inflammables is prohibited in the Policy; if they must be used or stored on the premises, secure a permit from the Company. A Co-Insurance Clause attached Co-Insurance - - ; to a policy binds the insurer to Clause carry Insurance up to a certain percentage of the property value; failure to carry this amount of Insurance renders the insurer liable for a portion of his loss. This item must be watched. Clear Lhe clear space warranty requires an Space absolutely clear space between any woodworking plant and lumber; there must be no buildings or permanent structures of any kind in this space; violation of this clause voids the policy. This needs attention. All Policies covering the same property must read alike. Examine your Policies and if any differences exist, have them corrected. Do this before the fire; corrections cannot be made afterward. Concurrent Forms identically —They are Important. Our Policies Protect — You After A Fire W. S. Jeliff, Manager, 505 Corbet Bldg., Portland Oregon CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Wire and Wire Products Lumber Shippers, Pulp “Mills, Shook Mills, Etc. Extra Strong Annealed Wire for Car Stakes, Etc. Bundling Wire for Box Shooks, Laths, Pickets, Boaede: Ete? x. Wire Ties for Barrel and Keg Heading and Staves All wire sold by us for above purposes, where pliability and strength are the necessary qualities, is drawn from Special Bessemer Steel and most carefully annealed. Bundling and baling wire are our specialty. Wire Bale-Ties, —— Si GS Css Single Loop and Crosshead Patterns SINGLE LOOP ; ean CRO SSHEAD Wire Nails, Wire Staples, Wire Barrel Hoops, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES The Laidlaw Bale-Tie Company, Limited Winnipeg Vancouver Harry F. Moulden & Son Hamilton = Ontario Geo. W. Laidlaw ® Complete Power Plants Corliss Engines, Water Tube, Tubular and Fire Box Boilers There is Only One Engine and That is the Corliss There is Only One Corliss and That is the Murray Murray Iron Works Company Incorporated Feb., 1870 Burlington, lowa 43 Years in Business IT COSTS NO MORE TO INSTALL GOOD MACHINERY THAN IT DOES POOR CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Slow Speed. y Low Correct Application and Design of a Shaving Exhaust System has developed into a highly Specialized Engineering Project There are only a few Slow Speed Systems in Canada Our installations conform to the latest and best practice New Systems Designed to Fit Your Present and Future Requirements Old Systems Overhauled and Corrected Our Service is Complete Our Installations are Good Investments The A. B. Ormsby Co., Limited WINNIPEG Associated with TORONTO The Metal Shingle & Siding Company, Limited Consolidated Factories at PRESTON MONTREAL SASKATOON CALGARY Blow Pipe Department Consult Our Expert 164 CANADA LUMBERMAN WE CAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY OF YOUR DRY KILN GRANO RAPIDS VENEER WORKS Dry Kiln Service A Practical Theory Competent Engineering TO Effective Organization YOU Years of Experience Guaranteed Results Grand Rapids Veneer Works Grand Rapids, Michigan New Humidity Morton Drying System The Kiln with the Automatic System of Circu-& lation. The Simplest, Most Economical and Common Sense Kiln on the Market. J. W. Kilgour & Bro.—Beauharnois— Quebec Brunswick Balk Collender Co. —Toronto IN USE BY Gold Medal Fur. Co. —Toronto Tobin Mfg. Co. — Brome anyileeemened W.F. Villas — Cowansville —Quebec MORTON DRY KILN CO. 20 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, U.S. A. AND WOODWORKER WHY you should install the Mahony Blower System in your Planing Mill Fifty per cent. higher efficiency than any other on the market to-day, uses % less power, costs less toinstall, no cyclone required, eliminates back pressure on the fan. I will undertake to in- crease the capacity of any system now installed 50 to 100% by the application of the Mahony Back Pressure valve on your fan, without using a scrap more of horse-power. YOU NEED this apparatus in your plant. WRITE TODAY FOR PRICES A. Mahony 512 Wellington St. West, Toronto Lumbermen’s Tariff Bureau Operated with Freight Claim and Audit Department Publishers of Freight Rate Book Covering Canada and United States Freight Claim Collectors and Auditors of Freight Receipts Bea Wide Awake Lumberman Get in Line Send in Your Name for Subscriptions. Rate Book—Rental $10 Per Year. Freight Claim and Audit—Rates Upon Application. Address U. E. Germain, Managing Director. 423 Coristine Building, Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 165 MOORE'S Moist Air Dry Kilns Kilns of the National Steel Car Co., of Hamilton, Canada. The above is picture of kilns recently built by us for National Steel Car Co., Ltd., Hamilton, Ont. They placed the order with us after investigating the different systems. A recent letter from them reads as follows: Hamilton, Canada, June 3rd, 1913 L. Moore Dry Kiln Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Your kilns are doing good work and I am glad you built them. The C.P.R. men were looking at them the other day and thought they were fine. Basil Magor, Vice-President National Steel Car Co., Ltd. hep egeyet ¥ : 1 Se OS, Se Nay a sy i ea, Bi Pe mm as one ery TA A ae” SR Se ame ae it Battery of Five Moore Moist Air Dry Kilns, with Arch Tile Roof. This Kiln is the result of 34 years’ practical experience. It gives you thoroughly dry lumber, and drys it bright and soft. Nocase-hardening or checking—Automatic ventilation regulates and retains sufficient moisture to prevent this. Write us for catalog describing our system. L. MOORE DRY KILN CO. . Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. A. 166 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Blower Systems Improved Slow Speed Low Power For Shavings Sawdust and Dust Improved Low Pressure Dust Separators | Automatic Furnace Feeders A Few Of The Installations We Haye Made This Year Gold Medal Furniture Co. - Uxbridge Bain Wagon Co. - = ~~ - Woodstock Geo. McLagan Furniture Co. - ~ Stratford Pembroke Shook Mills - Pembroke Meaford Mfg. Co. mee - Meaford Gendron Mfg. Co. - Toronto National Casket Co. - a Office Specialty Mfg. Co. Newmarket Canadian Locomotive Co. Kingston, Ont. DOUBLE EXHAUSTER Slow Speed Low Power This Exhauster is direct connected to a motor which drives both fans, effecting a saving of power and space. Our Improved Auto~ matic Furnace Feed- ers = 3 What One Of Our Customers Thinks Of © Our Blower Systems {> 7 SNAANG UAULT- Yi IN SS mI The Toronto Blower Co., Toronto, Ont. Gentlemen : In regard to the installing of one Cyclone and Blower, and connections to the different machines would say, that your work has been very satisfactory and the work per- formed is we think first-class. The two old Cyclones that formerly gave us trouble on account of throwing out .shavings occassionally are now working perfectly, so far, since you made the change in them. Wehave not discovered once since that they have thrown out shavings as formerly, so on the whole we are very much pleased with your work, and will be glad to give you further work as soon as we make other extensions. MMU Yours truly, THE BAIN WAGON CO., LIMITED John A. Bain Vice Prest. and Mer. Sa7AVING VAT : BOLER ROOM SIDE ELEVATION WHY Speculate, when people who know how are at your service Our Systems are the most efficient and economical to operate Write and our Engineer will call. : TORONTO BLOWER CO. 156 puke st. ToRonTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 167 WHERE WATEROUS MACHINERY IS BUILT HIS plant the present home bined to produce the machinery that is turned ‘ : out in these shops. of the Waterous Engine For more than fifty years we have specialized Works Company, covers thirty in the manufacture of high grade Canadian | Sawmill Machinery. The experience we aches, and employs five hundred have acquired in this period is built into our men. In it 60% of the Sawmill Machinery product. Every machine we send out has back of it an organization with a reputation for satisfactory service to sustain, and with the manufacturing facilities and experience to do so. Our prices are reasonable—we progressive manufacturing methods are com- guarantee Our workmanship. _ The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. Factory and Head Office: Brantford, Canada Agency: H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. used in Canada to-day has been built. Up-to-date equipment, honest materials, and Western Branch: Winnipeg, Man. 168 CANADA LUM BERMAN ANDES Wa@l@ ON ORs ee WATEROUS SAWMILL MACHINERY Log Jacks Live Rolls and Drives Log Loaders _ Transfers and Transmission Log Kickers Refuse Conveyors Log Flippers Band Mills—6, 7, 8 and 9’ Steam Niggers Double Cutting Saw Guides Cant Trips Circular Sawmills Stock Lifters Edgers—all sizes Friction Log Turners Edging Grinders Steam Board Lifters Filing Room Tools Sawmill Carriages — Lath Mills and Bolters Carriage Dogs Log Chains Steam Set Works Log Slashers Trout Power Set Works Planers Hand Set Works Sawmill Engines Friction Receders Boilers—all kinds Steam Feeds Power Plant Equipments Rope Feeds Refuse Burners Twin Engine Feeds Steel Stacks You will find every machine used in the Saw Mill included in the Waterous line. In design and construction every improvement that will increase rapidity and accuracy in cutting, or that will make the work simpler and easier for the operator, has been incorporated. Our product is the re- sult of fifty years keeping step with Canadian mill conditions. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. - Brantford, Canada Branch: Winnipeg, Man. Agency: H.B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 169 WHERE WATEROUS MACHINERY IS USED Winnipeg, Man. The mills in the attached list are a few of those which have been entirely equipped with Waterous machinery during the past year. We are prepared to place at the disposal of our customers an engineering and manufacturing or- ganization founded on fifty years of experience as Sawmill specialists. We furnish detailed plans and estimates for any sized Sawmill—Circular or Band—and will take charge of the entire construction of the mill and the building and installation of all equipment. There is a Waterous equipped Mill in your neigh- borhood—we will be glad to tell you where. Watch our. machines at work and ask the operator and the owner what they think of them —-then write us for specifications and prices. The Waterous Engine Works Co. BRANTFORD, CANADA Branch Agency Ltd. H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. Some 1912-13 “Waterous Built” Mills Wayagamack Pulp & Paper Company, Three Rivers, Que. Tourville Lumber Mills, Louiseville, Que. Dominion Mahogany & Veneer Company, Montreal West, Que. Riordon Pulp & Paper Company, Calumet, Que. Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited, Cabano, Que. Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited, Baker Brook, N.B. Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited, Long Lake, Que. Fraser, Limited, Fredericton, N.B. Fraser Lumber Company, Limited, Plaster Rock, N.B. Pejepscot Paper Company, Sawyerville, Que. 170 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CATALOGUES “At Your Service ”’ We issue a full set of Waterous 1913 bulletins assembled in a handsome binder specially gotten out for this purpose. Compact, well illustrated and to the point, the catalogues cover our complete line and tell you just what you want to know about Waterous machinery. Write your name below, tear out this page and send it to us. We will mail you a binder by return mail. You will find it the handi- est reference volume on your shelf. FR eee eee eee mm eee te eee ee eee ee eee ee ee eee eee EEE Eee et ee et meee eee tetas Bete The Waterous Engine Works Co., Limited Brantford Canada Agency: Branch: H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 171 Hanchett Filing Room Machinery Has Proven Its Superiority in; 1 Strength ; 2 Durability Your Requirements were never better met 3 Simplicity Let us demonstrate our machinery to you 4 Efficiency HANCHETT New Hand Lap Grinders The First Machine Designed Primarily as Hand Lap Grinder. All other lap grinders were designed as Automatic Lap Grinders and transformed to Hand Grinders by leaving off the automatic attachments. In this new lap grinder improvements are secured which greatly shorten the time required to grind a lap besides being more convenient and easier to operate. We provide an adjustment for raising and lowering the emery- wheel, which is placed at the top of the machine and is controlled by a hand wheel which is under the hand of the operator while he is operat- ing the carriage moving the emery-wheel back and forth across the saw. So that without changing his position or even moving his hand from one adjustment to another, the operator can change the adjust- ment so as to keep the emery-wheel in contact with the saw as the lap is ground down. In this way there is no time wasted in stopping to change adjustments, and the emery-wheel is kept in constant contact with the saw at any pressure desired. By the same adjustment the emery-wheel is quickly lowered to square the ends of the saw before grinding the lap. This lap grinder is equipped with our improved saw table adjust- ment for moving the table out to square the ends of the saw before grinding the lap, or to inspect the lap in course of grinding. This ad- justment is positive and will not wear loose. The table is always firmly held in position and perfectly rigid, and yet is easily released to move away from the emery-wheel by less than one-eighth turn of the hand wheel, and clamped at any point for inspecting or squaring the lap, and as easily returned. The pitch and height of the table are easily adjusted to grind a lap of any desired bevel or width. The emery-wheel carriage runs on rollers so that the emery-wheel is moved back and forth across the saw with very little effort, and is much easier to operate than the ordinary hand lap grinders. We also provide a hand wheel adjustment for tilting the track or ways on which the emery-wheel carriage runs, to insure that the emery- wheel shall always operate exactly parallel to the saw. This is a new Hanchett Hand Lap Grinder adjustment which most filers who have had experience in grinding laps will appreciate. It insures equal grinding of the lap from end to end. BUILT IN ALL SIZES The improvements embodied in this construction put these machines in a class by themselves, and make the grinding of a lap by hand a very different operation from what it has always been heretofore. When a filer has familiarized himself with this machine we believe that within the time usually required to attach the saw to the older style automatic lap grinders and get the adjustments set ready to start the machine to grinding, he could have the lap practically completed on the new Han- chett Hand Lap Grinder. LET US SEND YOU OUR CATALOG No. 4-E—A POST CARD WILL BRING IT Manufactured by HANCHETT SWAGE WORKS Big Rapids, Mich., U.S. A. 172 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER A Necessary Part of Your Filmg Room Equipment is a set of good swages for your band and circular saws. But you must be sure they are powerful, durable and efficient—swages that will speed up your work, and at the same time cause you less exertion, while increasing the quality of the results—to be on the safe side, get This is our Eccen- tric Swage for band saws. Simple, quick and DISSTON 3 powerful in opera- tion. ve: So's | Keeentric Swages for 12 to 16 gauge; we ighers and Band and Circular Saws and lighter. When ordering a swage always be careful to state They are the self same swages that we use in our own shops. They thickness of saws on which swage is to be used, and send sketch of teeth. have been tried and proven the best. They represent today the sum of our long experience in this class of work. HENRY DISSTON & SONS Incorporated Established nen vs, Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works ** Pat. Off. PHILADELPHIA, USA Branch Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Memphis, San Francisco, Houses: Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Toronto, Vanccuver CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 173 CURRENT LUMBER PRICES—WHOLESALE TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots White Pine: 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better $55 00 1% inch No. 1 cuts and better 64 00 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 67 00 1¥%-in. No. 2 C. & B. ...... 50 00 2-in. No. 2 cuts and better .. 56 00 Be atN OS LCUES) larayors slaliicizielaisioy reve 5/4 and 6/4 No. 1 cuts ...... BEEN Os CUES: cisiclecl soi vice sie AVE AINO: 2) CUtS 6.0.6 oie.0) sere nie A 04 5/4 and 6/4 No. 2 cuts ...... BY AEINO ZiCUtS) oc0cce sicicicvc oe BAHN; CUTS: sce cvccce co 5/4 and 6/4 No. 3 cuts Enneondn PINOT CULE scccece coccce se l-in. Good Shorts ........... 40 00 1 x 4 and 5 com. and dressing. 25 00 1 x 6 common and dressing .. 27 00 1 x 8 common and dressing .. 27 00 1 x 10 common and dressing .. 32 00 1 x 12 common and dressing .. 36 00 1 x 10 and 12 mill cull stocks.. l-in. mill cull sidings ....... 5/4 and 6/4 x 4 m.r. m.c. out .. 5/4 and 6/4 x 5 m.r. mic. out .. 5/4 and 6/4 x 6 m.r., m.c. out.. 5/4 and 6/4 x 8 m.r., m.c. out.. 5/4 and 6/4 x 10 m.r., m.c. out. 6/4 and 6/4 x 12 m.r., m.c. out. ere LONCOMIMON. ..00cic cece ses and 3 x 12 common 8 box and common ...... 23 50 10 inch box and common. 25 00 12 box and common ..... 2 l-in. mill run sidings ......... 25 00 1-in. mili run shorts l-in., mill run Norway ........ 2-in. mill run Norway Norway, c and cf 1-in. Norway, c and cf 1¥-in. Norway, c and cf 2-in. Spice mill culls .........2. emlock No. 1: 1x4 and 5-in. x 9 to 16 ft. .... 1 x 6 G-in. x 9 to 16 ft. 2 x 8-in, x 9 to 16 ft. ...... 1 x 10 and 12 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 1x7, 9 and 11 in. x 9 to 16 ft. l-in. No. 2, 6-ft. to 16-ft. .... 2x 4 to 12, 10 and 16 ft. .... 2x4 to 12-in., 12 and 14 ft. ... 2x4 to 12-in., 18 ft. 2 x 4 to 12-in., 20 ft. .. 2 x 4 to 12-in, 22 ft. tals XML tOe ke, My, LS ftsec ccc se sic 2x 4 to 12-in., 24 ft. 2-in. No. 2, 4-in. and up in width, 6 to 16 ft. .......... Clear in. B.C. cedar, kiln dried. 55 50 Douglas Fir Dimension Timber up to 32 feet: 8x8, 10x10. 10x12, 12x12, 12x14 8x10, 8x12, 10x14, 14x14... ... 8x14, 12x16, 14x16, 16x16 10x16, 14x18, 16x18 ... ... ... 8x16, 12x18, 18x18 ... ... ... 10x18, 14x20,16x20 . 8x18, 12x20, 18x20 ... .. 10x20 one é 8x20, 14x22, “16x22. 18x22, 20x 22) (22x22). KODE eye a's, 10x22 . 8x22, 14x24, “8x24, 20x24, Bax 24, 24x24 . ate 12x24 Stato ie 10x24 ... 8x24 . Hee x KM er i eeceee 38 50 39 00 40 00 40 50 41 00 42 00 42 50 43 00 45 00 Lengths over 32. ft. ‘and up ‘to 16” square, take the following additions : 33 to 35 ft., 50c; 36_to 40 ft., $1; 41 to 45 ft., $3; 46 to 50 ft., "$5 per M. Lengths over 32 ft. in sizes over 16-in. square take the following additions: $1; 36 to 40 ft., 46 to 50 ft., $7 per M Fir flooring, edge grain . .... No. 1 and 2 clear 1-in. Fir sough No. 1 and 2 clear 1%, 1% and 2-in, Fir rough ............ . No. 1 4-ft. pine lath. . . No. 2 4-ft. lath “SUE ih Cig oeugeeoone | No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 14 -in, mill run hemlock lath. pine or cedar shingles XX_pine or cedar shingles ... XXX pine or cedar shingles .. XX B. C. cedar shingles .... XXX 6 butts to 2-in. ....... XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. ..... PRORORENGNG cictoie ce) | cele eae sigodan 33 to 35 ft., $1.50; 41 to 45 ft., $5; Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, white, ists and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. Ash, white, No. 1 common ......... Ash, brown, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... Ash, brown, common and better ... Ash, brown, Ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. Birch, 1Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ........... Birch, No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 .... Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 « Birch, ists and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4... Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 16/4 .......... Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 Basswood, Basswood, Basswood, Basswood, Basswood, Soft elm, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 ........ Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4 .. Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4 1 and 2 ...... No. 2 and 3, common .... No: 1 com. and bet., 4/4. 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. Sete 45 0 Rock elm, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4 . Rock elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and 55 00 LM age! JODDORGC IGeAOn Ieee AAee 7 Soft maple, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... 28 00 Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. 35 00 Hard maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..... 37 00 Hard maple, common and better, 4/4 30 00 Hard maple, 12/4 & 16/4, lsts & 2nds. 46 00 Red oak, plain 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 70 00 Red oak, plain 1st and 2nds, 4/4.... 62 50 Red oak, plain l1sts and Znds, 12/4 and 16/4 Pisbotetaiee kateiaietele 6 eleveiele ise . 75 00 White oak, plain, 1st and 2nds, 4/4.. 62 50 White oak, plain, 1sts and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. cuna86. dogga0 “osoors 7 White oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 12/4 and 16/4 BY.do0G, Bolo anne . 7 00 White oak, 4% cut, 1Ists and 2nds, 4/4... White oak, % cut, 5/4 and 6/4, Ists and 2nds neODeOO wie sone White oak, % cut No. 1 common -. 55 00 Hickory, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 70 Hickory, 6/4 and 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. 75 00 OTTAWA, ONT. f Manufacturers’ Prices Pine good sidings: l-in. x 7-in. and up .......... $53 00 55 00 14%-in. & 1%-in. z Sia: & up 5600 60 00 2-in. x T-in. and up ......... 58 00 65 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. 40 00 45 00 Pine good strips: CITE sletelevoreters|. .sizicisinyen sstelevece's 42 45 00 1%-in. and 1%- in. anodttoG 52 00 54 00 PAIN dacovo wodace sAcuObDD 55 00 658 00 Pine good shorts: USteh $e Woh Freul h) Gaganooe 42 00 44 00 l-in. x 4-in. to 6-in. ...... 32 00 35 00 14%-in. and 1¥%-in. ........ 50 00 54 00 AIT: sretelsicie | Wrataereiclerele- is sie: sjsce 54 00 54 00 T-in, to 9-in. A sidings .... 25 00 27 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 33 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips .. 29 00 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 26 00 Pine, l-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 25 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. ... 2500 26 00 Pine, 1-in. x 10-in. M.R. Dine: 27 00 28 00 Pine s. c. sidings 1% & 2-in. Pine, s. c. strips l-in. .. 14, 134 andi2-iny veces c Pine, s.c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. 20 00 Pine, s.c. and bet. 1 x 5 .... 2500 26 00 Pine, s.c. and bet. 1 x 6 ..... 24 00 26 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 6’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 25 00 Pine, box boards: 1”x4” and up 6’-11’ ...... 16 00 18 00 1x3 to) CLF a1 24-16" ciccf0 00 17 00 19 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid- ings, l-in. x 4-in. and up, 12- PEM aAndaup ee cclapicicn sielelss -- 18 00 20 00 Pine mill culls stock al 12° .. 22 00 23 00 Mill cull shorts, 1-in. x 4-in. and up, 6-ft. to 11-ft. ...... 16 00 18 00 oO. culls r & w p Baratyevds esc selves 14 00 16 00 Red ine, log run: mr culls out, Il-in. ...... 18 00 20 00 nti culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00 21 00 rt! culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00 21 00 Mil cun Spruce: |’ x4” and up, 6’-11’ 17 00 18 06 | x4” and up, 12’-16’ ..... 18 00 20 00 1’’x! ig and up, 12’-16’.. 22 00 24 00 1%"xT” 8-9” and up, 12’ -16’ 20 00 22 00 14%”x10” and up, 12’-16’... 22 00 24 00 14%” & 2”x12” & up, 12’-16’ 25 00 26 00 ‘spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing ATIGED)) ie cicteic oamelrereciele asterciels 28 00 30 00 Hemlock 1-in. cull seeceeee 18300 15 00 Hemlock 1-in. log run ....... 17 00 20 00 Hemlock 2x4, 8, 53, 10, 12/16’ 17 00 20 00 WEEE Gonbae odoood poncho 13 00 15 00 Basswood log ‘yun, dead culls OM atoaood vcaoconona | wac0dG 20 00 22 00 Basswood log run mill. culls” out 22 00 25 00 Birch elope xaitiie ainialel\ 2.00 Pine Shingles Ssees, DHINS Sooodbens » Soon 300 3 50 Glas butt 18-in. ...... ae 250 3 25 So0tHaSs podeosoo ~cagUddDay 1 75 White Cedar Shingles: EKKO SHIN waleoiaicicisic) ueisieielers 375 4 25 Clear Butt, TS enpoo 275 3 26 TRAN caieeisicese 2 00 Spruce ions (pulp) Rioetelateisisre'e 13 00 15 00 QUEBEC, QUE. White Pine—In the Raft cts. First class Ottawa waney, 18-in. av- erage, according to lineal ...... 75 80 Oak—Michigan and Ohio By the dram, according: | to axeraee and quality ...... . of meiosis: 5 OD 72 Elm By the dram, according to average and quality, 40 to 45 feet .... 90 By the dram, according to average and quality, 30 to feet ..... @ 65 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and dnality, per cu. ff20 see. oD 30 Average WGiitich’ .isvcrs «sancti 3U 40 Birch MER IMCH ED (CUSGTtE: 2 seclseie secs 20 22 AS eANCH es PEE CLs” Lia Mo. 0/ccmisiain's «'s 24 26 ROP eIe US DECICI;) Aisi ately clelelaisnle ate 28 30 MSiinch pen Cieit. sale aise deen 32 35 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and up.$20 00 21 00 OdGirienttsarri. o/s. o.s ereticiicc1eds.c 17 00 18 00 Boatde;eleand) -2).is:) ceeeenis. sl 16 00 18 00 Birch Planks DT to pines cei aicieesteleya'e - 1700 1900 SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better rsd) COGN MES cicGo.e SHE Oran Deer $.54 00 tin; Shin: AnGMUPM WADE: s.cteeiauin 6 62 00 1% and 1% in. and up-wide ........ @5 00 QMIT ACM WAGE bates la.cldieis seis ost olste's 70 00 Cuts and Better 4/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better 6/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better 8/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better .. 6/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better 8/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better .. 6/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better 8/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better No. 1 Cuts Min.) .6) itn atid etip wide! (jets < ..« L248 O. G. Batten Heads Figs. 48 and 49 represent our best tools for Mm this work, having 3 Bits in line of cut so ar- i ranged upon their seat inclines as to protect erase all but cutting edge against friction and wear. ‘tnnscunit |i q i ! Price, two Heads, complete with Bits, net | H only is A ets Gem hee CORE bo ete) ixtian bitsijneach, net oa.) sctey aie) sies. GeOS Double Ceiling Heads Figs. 45 and 46 are made in solid section, steel forged, with Bits of special design to cut two tongues on one edge of board, and two mms l —- grooves on opposite edge, to be re-sawed for iM f My two thin boards tongued and grooved. Very The “Shimer Limited” Cutter Heads, with Expansian Fig. 627 and Fig. 628. complete. Price, -with one set of Bits, net ... ..$40.94 These Heads have a chucking device which self-centers them on the spindle ulimit : Extra Bits, per set of (8) or t e and grips firmly thereto when the device is drawn up, overcoming the objectionable : = set screw as a means of fastening the [lead to the spindle. It is reliable and High practically perfect in results. The Bits carry a larger areal surface and the Bit chambers are of greater Shi ip Lap Heads depth to compensate for the new acute angle given to the Bits for greater relief S d to the parts coming into contact with the lumber. ‘ na Z- t pee They are simple and strong throughout, have no delicate parts to break down Figs. 38 and 39 are made of steel forgings, M h or get out of order, and are safe and efficient tools for matching flooring, etc., in solid section, designed especially for heavy at high speeds. dut The bit seats have the latest i roved atc er Price, net, for Flooring, $72.46 the set complete. oe See : . proves slants to provide free cutting edges, and we sell them at the following low and net prices: ol The Shi ca Be eae ae woes, e Imer {hie fl ; EL SEUROL TES atic ee hiee nace! sek e e i | Combination i Door, Sash and Coping T mn Gil oor, Sash and Coping Tools S Ni i C That save all the hand fitting. No changing of Head for Door : SV! aa A My “Me batons, therefore, no trouble in framing door Ss i A Peano and sas : I hed wi he Shimer 9 = EB » ee A when matched with the Shimer S ] Bli : } TM eo: ON) — DOOR AND SASH HEADS. ul SZ Nw cae Fig. 82, solid flange, Door Head as 9 In S an We Z my i» iE Fig. 84, Expansion Door Head Fig. &6, solid flange, Sash Head Fig. 206, Expansion Sash Head e ] —— Mouldings ! i ae Bits to work 1-in. to 1%-in. Doors, 4.. J Bits extra to work 1 to 1%-in. Sash (2 - | Moulded Bits, $4.30; 2 Rabbeting Bits; = S20) Sas ai : The Head illustrated herewith is intended more particularly for the mills which make only ») COPE HEADS a few mouldings or Door and Sash patterns and change work several times a day. Where a mill — — Fie. 88 C Heads (2 i runs on stock or has much work to do we advise running the Shimer Heads with Circular Bits i Ca ied eae (2) ... on account of the greater wear and the fact that the Heads are always ready to be slipped on the oping bits, each ... ... spindle. This particular outfit consists of one Combination Head with one set of Sash Bits, one set = = of Door Bits, one set of Cope Heads with Door Cope Bits and two Sash Cope Bits for the lower Door The Shimer Box Board Matching Heads Cope Head. The outfit is sent complete for the low price of $47.31. The Bits are quickly changed and set to the gauge, when the Door and Cope moulds or the a Sash and Cope moulds will match to a niet There ae a compas sa puzzle or annoy d . after years of use as when new, with no operators. As the Bits are moulded on the back at an angle, they work with perfect clearance and i MeN pena rie e = 42 ahi maintain standard patterns. Bits can also be adjusted for different thicknesses of Door and Sash " ] Priehion! sapon) the mies: 9 Wor (aches vmateral mould. : a This Head is very strong and durable and with its combinations is applicable to every class a i Ny | = BrccuiGrnt wom Cutter eeaicnion matciease of work. It will take Bits to make Door, Sash and various other mouldings and these Bits are Hing ve. art a quickly and accurately changed and adjusted by the use of a gauge. : - to % inch, $29.15. We guarantee these tools to be of the best material and workmanship, and will send them on Fail Wreliaica: Harish ben tdeciced wn Vole 30 days trial to any responsible lumberman returnable if not satisfactory. Dy Mandrell with feeliniline abGrecn boxed fo.bi Send measurements at once. Galt, $11.05. ™ ; , Samuel J. Shimer & Sons, Inc. Milton, Pa., U.S.A. = - - ~ - - Galt, Ont., Can. make a uniform cut and close fit, as well the Bits can be expanded. 180 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER GS a PE 128,390 Laths in Ten Hours Our Lath-Mill and Bolter have made a test cut in ten hours of 128,350 four toot-laths, 14 me by 3@ in., counted, tied and piled. We also make a full line of Lath- Mill and Picket- | Mill Machinery, for mills, both large Five-Saw Lath-Mill and small. We also manufacture the following High-Grade Saw-Mill Machinery :—New Modern Saw-Mill Carriages, with either three or two head-blocks ; P. Payette’s New Patent Saw-Mill-Dog, for use in either winter or summer ; P. Payette’s Grip-Set Works ; Steam Feed Valves, Steam Lifter and Loaders Valves. Five different class and style of Edgers, for either light or heavy duty. Combined Gany-Circularsand Edgers, or Independent Gang- Circulars. Steam-Canters, Steam Lifters and Loaders, and a general line of saw-mill machinery. Detachable Chain-Sprockets, Castings ot Gray-Iron, Semi-Cast Steel, and brass castings for general use. Four-Saw Bolter | Descriptive Booklet and - prices mailed free upon request. P. Payette & Co. Engineers and Machinists Penetanguishene, Ont., Canada CANADA The “ Merit” Line The production of wood veneer and its many uses has brought about the “Merit” line of machinery which is the result of a life time devoted to this one branch of woodworking machinery. There are three ways to produce veneer. It is cut in a rotary machine by re- volving a round log against a knife which feeds forward at each revolution. It is also cut in a slicing machine by passing a squared block or flitch past a screw fed knife, and it is also sawed in a special form of saw mill. The rotary process is the one in most ex- tensive use and is the one for which the “Merit” line has been designed. Rotary cut veneer is produced in walnut, birch, beech, oak, ash, gum and other hard woods for use in the finest class of furniture, piano cases and in- terior finish. It is also used for drawer bot- toms, glass backs and other purposes calling for common grades. In the form of glued-up panels, it has extensive application. Its use in all kinds of boxes, cases, packages and bas- kets is universal and the consumption in- creases annually. The “Merit” Veneer Lathe. The characteristic features of this machine are the heavy foundation style of frame, cast in one piece, the extra or “third bearing” for the spindle, the use of dogging wheels that “push” instead of “pull” the spindles into the log, the straight line action of the feed screws, the automatic knife pitch adjustment, the pa- tent tilting and quick releasing pressure bar with its whole length pressure regulation by worm and wheel, the “steady rest and exten- sion spindle” for cutting short logs, the simple and compact feed gear mechanism for deter- mining the thickness of veneer, the devices for quick action and large output and the many adjustments for producing the higest results with the least possible skill of the operator. This machine is made also in the back roll type for special basket and package work. There are three sizes of swing, 52-in., 42-in. and 32-in. and ten lengths of knife, 28, 34, 41, 48, 54, 60, 66, 77, 88 and 100 inches. ‘The “Merit” Veneer Clippers. These are machines with reciprocating knives for chopping or clipping long or random widths of veneer into dimension sizes. The No. 277 machine has a long feed table upon which the veneer is piled and carried forward under the knife. A short table beyond the knife is graduated or may carry a gauge to determine the desired width the sheets must be when clipped. Thisstyle of machine is used in connection with the rotary cutter in a veneer mill and operates on the green ve- neer before it goes to the veneer depart- ment. The No. 258 style has short tables on either side of the knife and is mostly used in furni- ture factories for dimensioning sheets after they are dried. The No. 233 and 383 foot power clippers are portable machines for light work of the same character. The No. 234 and 378 are machines with full automatic feed, used in basket, fruit pack- age and crate factories. , Knife Grinders. The use of automatic knife grinders is almost universal in woodworking mills and they are indispensable in veneer mills. Our line con- sists of the Style C machine for veneer knives 48, 54, 60, 66, 77, 88, 100 and 110 inches long, and of the style A for knives of all kinds 26, 32, 44 and 54 inches long. All machines have a water attachment for wet grinding. Log Hoists. For hoisting and carrying logs from the steam or hot water vats to the veneer lathe, we offer a quick acting hoist of %, 1, 1% or 2 ton capacity and trolleys and beams of cor- responding capacities. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 181 ree Clutch Pulleys. Having our own design of clutch pulley to meet the severe service required in veneer cut- ting machines, we offer a limited line of sizes to our customers having special use for clutch pulleys. >] FoR-PRICES AND. ae PARTICULARS, a tee CERLACH'G: (@cLeveran These are just the qualities || || 4 BAR ALOXITE SAW-GUMMING WHEELS The wheels you need in your mill. — A trial wheel will prove. This Watchman’s Clock 94%} Pays For Itself THE CARBORUNDUM COMPANY NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. _ NEW YORK CHICAGO BOSTON PHILADELPHIA CLEVELAND CINCINNATI PITTSBURGH GRAND RAPIDS MILWAUKEE LONDON, ENG. The complete cost of hie Hardinge Watchman’s Clock and Patrol System ! ! is entirely offset by the reduction of risk and the consequent drop in insurance rates. Any number of keys or stations can be installed with one watch—and all absolutely fool proof. Full details and prices given on request. HARDINGE BROS. (Inc). 3133-3141 Lincoln Ave. CHICAGO,ILL. | TSE RACAL 2 ale Va OAS POS TL a SET A CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Cost of Lumber Production can be reduced to the minimum if care is exercised in the selection of the machinery. For years | KNIGHT’S SAW : MILL MACHINERY has been known to lum- bermen as the Quality Line that makes for effic- iency in lumber produc- tion — better lumber at less cost. The style “S” mill shown herewith is built as a single mill only, and is especially recommended for cutting out small tracts of timber. Its size permits of easy transportation from tract to tract. Full details of this mill and our entire line is giv- en in our catalog. Write : for a copy. THE KNIGHT MFG. CO., Canton, Ohio. Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. 18in. 16 ft. 45 10 12 5t 10 16 69 1 15 96 14 16 171 Manufacturers of Filing Machines (Swages) GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. : Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary.. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill, This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting. timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Write us if iaterested Newburgh, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 193 Belting That Makes Good mcr RS absolutely right! It isn’t so much what a belt is, but what it has done for others in your line of work, and how closely the maker stands behind his belt till it does ‘‘ make good.” This is the plan that sells Leviathan Belting. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, © Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. Knowledge Essential To Comparison To the uninformed a few gnarled, stunted trees, feathered to the ground may appear as a magnificent forest. The uninformed have no standard for com- parison. Have you? Are you familiar with forest growth in redwood, sugar pine, western pine, fir, spruce, cedar, with the white pine of the north, the longleaf and shortleaf pines of the south, with the hardwood forests of all sections? Possessing this knowledge you are qualified to compare values, Not possessing it you need the ser- vice of someone who is informed to serve as your agent whether you contemplate buying or selling. We learned in the great school of practical work, have studied the business for thirty-five years and are studying harder than ever to-day. Our corps of timber experts is at your service. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spalding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building AM nee for every 1ogain opera O36 8 }\ | = i" AN @ =a Os; Mie " \ gece el CLy S _ = 7 Es ey : . dL. a | CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.US.A. 194 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER —“Dolphin” Beltng—|| Mack Axes is the Belt to use in wet places. It is impervious The World’s Best—— ERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXA CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. to moisture and gives entire satisfaction. You can run it in water and the cement will hold fast. No rivets or sewing necessary. A > 24 \ The cement is Waterproof Belt g 1 one of the == in CTT df \@\g \3 most the full sense = = Z F adhesive of \ ETN Waterproofs the word fay known WE SOLICIT A TRIAL ORDER Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. Providence Belting Co. Providence, R.I., U.S. A. Office and Factory: 25-39 Charles St. The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited ORILLIA, ONT. Four Inch Steam Set Works Will increase the capacity of your mill Because it lightens the work of your setter, making it possible for - him to put through more logs every day. Because quicker work is possible with it than with a hand operated machine. Because it will set up to 4 inches with each throw of the lever instead of only 2 inches which is the limit of most hand operated set works. These are some of the reasons why several operators have increas- ed their cut over 2,000 feet per day. Youcan do as well. Send for catalogue L-6. William Hamilton Company Peterborough, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND ,WOODWORKER 195 Dominant inthe Field of Hard Service Spartan Belting like the Spartan men of old is intensely strong and dur- able, resisting absolutely those abnorm- al conditions which rapidly ruin ordin- ary belting. Planers and matchers that eat up lumber at the rate of 200 to 300 lineal feet per minute demand the maximum efficiency in belting equipment. Spartan Leather Belting is built especially for those high speed drives. It stands hard service on small pulleys because. of its unusual flexibil- ity which ensures a firm and_ instan- taneous. grip. We guarantee that Spartan Belt - ing when used under the same condi- tions will transmit more power and with greater economy than any other form i transmission. Send for Spartan Book and our Text Book the Care of Belting. Both are free and sent by return mail. ae & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers Worcester, Mass.. U.S. A. 196 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND: WOODWORKER BOX MACHINERY THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF AUTOMATIC BOX-MAKING i a IN THE UNITED STATES Automatic Box-Board Squeezer We also manufacture : Horizontal Slab Resaws, Horizontal Hopper — Feed Box Resaws and many other Special Box Machines. ; Self Feed Rip Saw Self Feed Gang Saw Write for Catalogue: It illustrates many Special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines. Mereen - Johnson Machine Company Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A. —— Sales Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba —— The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd., Winnipeg, Man. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER White Trucks in the Lumber Industry N all branches of the lum- ber industry as in other " lines of business, White Trucks are the trucks selected by con- cerns who are best informed regarding the merits of the vari- ous makes of motor trucks. For the Producer—White 5-ton Logging Truck with power-driven mechanism for loading and unloading White 5-ton Truck for general hauling IROM the first step of bringing the logs from the forest to the mill, to the final distribution of products made _from lumber, there is a White Truck which will do the seth Sit) hauling involved with greater efficiency and economy than : — White 34-Ton Truck owned by the Morrison-Skinner Co., any other method. Wakefield, Mass. White 34-ton and 11/,-ton trucks are designed primarily for delivery work. These trucks are used to great advantage by lumber mills and dealers for the delivery of mill products and enable the user to give service to customers which competitors cannot equal unless they are similarly equipped. White 3-ton and 5-ton trucks are for heavy hauling. These trucks are reducing hauling costs and increasing profits for scores of Lumbermen. By using White Trucks SNS So ee many concerns in cities have been able to do away with a) ee ee ee: branch depots which unduly increase overhead expense. Concerns who do business in the country surrounding their location find it cheaper and more satisfactory to make these deliveries by motor truck instead of by rail. The White 5-ton Logging truck has lately been produced to meet a long felt need for a practical, economical motor truck for use in logging work. Ona small scale this truck does the combined work of the logging locomotive, the skidder and the donkey engine. . If you are convinced of the advantages of using motor trucks, you may be just as certain that White Trucks are durable and efficient to the : extent that they can be used. with pro it in your business. 47 concerns in Two White 3-Ton Trucks owned by The J. H. Gerlach Co., the Lumber Business are using 80 White Trucks with complete satisfaction. Cambridge, Mass. Send for Catalogs and Folder Concerning White Trucks in the Lumber Industry pp SN a THE WHITE i COMPANY Manufacturers of Gasoline Motor Cars, Motor Trucks and Taxicabs CLEVELAND, OHIO 197 198 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 Lamers. | worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. We solicit your patronage HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada New York, N. Y. London, England St. Louis, Mo. | = ' z ¥ elise ‘ : 7 hn ea H io a ¥ { ‘ I ¢ i Yes, the days for spring sawing are close at hand and now is the time to put your millin shape for operations. Forestall breakdowns and delays by having your mill overhauled by us. We are equipped to make repairs or supply new machines for any part of your mill. Our saw mill machinery includes Cant Flips, Log Loaders, Log Decks, Board Catchers Steam Feeds, Steam Niggers, Live Rolls, Concave Rolls If you have not our literature you should write for it today. Prices on any of our machines cheerfully quoted. “« Everything for the Saw Mill from the Motive Power to the Trimmer ’’ Mowry & Sons, Gravenhurst, Ontario Rails— Yard Locomotives—Cars NEW AND SECOND-HAND | For Further Information Write to 12 to 80 P ound Rail Carried in Stock J ohn BF Gartshore 58 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The materials in these pants are the best that mon- ey can buy. The workmanshipis on a par with our other goods. The best made for al] kinds of hard wear. Peccary hog leather is a favorite with lumber- men. The _ toughest and best wearing glove it is possible to make. Are steadily gaining in favor Owing to their warmth and wear resisting qualities. This Brand is on all our Goods and stands for Established 1852 QUALITY First, Last and all the Time. Extra strong double heel and toe. Wear longest where the strain is greatest. They willstand the test. Made in burro, sheep- skin, horsehide and pec- cary hog leathers. Specially adapted for umbermen, rivermen and miners. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Logging is a severe test of a sleigh. The best is none too good, even though you may pay considerably more than for one which possibly may appear to be just as good. It is only by actual test—the test of time and hard usage—that the difference is apparent, and the in- creased first cost is forgotten. The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten. The cross chain couplings allow great flexibility and the hind bob follows in the tracks of the front when turning. Some prefer the short reach for well broken roads, as a sleigh so fitted can be backed same as a wagon. Swing bunks are an advantage in the bush, as they can be swung parallel with the runners when driving without a load. Any of these sleighs except the heavy sloop can be fitted with 38, 40 or 42 inch bolsters for general work. Our new catalogue No. 30 tells all about it and is yours for the asking. Massey-Harris Gasoline Engines provide an efficient and economical source of power. 11% ain Sleighs or Logging Operations Famous for their great Capacity and Light Dratt The Bain Gnedties North Shore Sleigh Steel Shoes; Swing Bunks or Bolsters; Cross Chain Coupling; 2 ft. 10 in. or 3 ft. Track. Clearance under Beam 9% inches. "The Bain North’ Shore Sloop Sleigh Steel Shoes; Cross Chain Coupling; 2 ft. 10. in. or 3 ft. Track. Clearance under Beam 7 inches. The Bain Heavy Sloop Sleigh Steel Shoes; Short Reach or Cross Chain Coupling; Furnished without Bolsters but with king bolts front and rear; 3 ft. 4in., 4 ft. 4in. or 4 ft. 8in. Track. Clearance under Beam 7 inches. ang ics VA 0 f ‘ (| [nm = one day and poor the next, but W H IT K is always uniform in Quality and Grade. You can depend on it absolutely to ~ be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN LUMSDEN ‘PINE THAT’S PINE ”’ Manufacturer of Pine Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 HARDWOODS (MiMinciate Shipment We have the following stock at our Buffalo Yard. Can load immediately in straight or mixed cars. Lumber is bone dry. WIRE US AT OUR EXPENSE FOR PRICES BASSWOOD 42,025 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. : 3,000 ft. 8/4 Log Run. 27,000 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. (40% 12 & up, 70% 7,000 ft. 7/4 No. 1 Common 4,200 ft. 12/4 Log Run. 14-16) 38,000 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. i HARD MAPLE 29.810 ft 8/4 No. 1 Common. 212,000 ft. 4/4 C. F. and better Strips. 26.000 ft. 4/4 x 4(C. F. & B. Strips. 7,100 ft. 8/4 C. F. and better Strips. : 2,500 ft. 5/4 x 12 and up 1s and 2s. 45,000 ft. 4/4 x 5 No. 1 Common. 29,000 ft. 4/4 x 4 C. F. and better Strips. 700 ft. 6/4 x 12 and up ls and 2s. 7000 ft. 4/4 x 6 No. 1 Common 160,000 ft. 4/4 x 6 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 8/4 x 12 and up Ils and 2s. : ; ‘i , 48,000 ft. 4/4 x 7 Special Common. 32,300 ft. 7/8 No. 1 Common and Letter. RED BIRCH 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 8 and up Special Common. Gee ce i ar be 1,000 ft. 4/4 C. & B. Curly. ; t. o. 1 Common. 1,400 ft. 8/4 C. & B. Curly. CHERRY 162,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 30,000 ft. 4/4 1s and 2s. 500 ft. 4/4 1s and 2s. 34,000 ft. 5/4 No. 2 Common. ee gael and $5. 1,500 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. Denritndmecisneee wedueve 7,800 ft. 6/4 1s and Qs. , . : - Bi : 11,000 ft. 7/4 1s and 2s. GRAY ELM 1,800 ft. 5/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 19,500 ft. op Is “s 2s. 6,300 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. 2,000 ft. 6/4 C. & B. Birdseye. 7,000 ft. 12/4 1s and 2s. 3,300 ft. 6/4 1s and 2s. 19,800 ft. 16/4 1s and 2s. (Unselected) 41,800 ft. 8/4 1s and 2s. SOFT MAPLE 7,200 ft. 7/8 C. & B. 10,000 ft. 12/4 1s and 2s. 50,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 179,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 3,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 19,300 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 30,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 74,800 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 8,740 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 39,500 ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common. 31,210 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. PLAIN OAK 45,000 ft. 8/4 No. 1 Common. 12,000 ft. 12/4 No. 1 Common. 4,300 ft. 12/4 No. 1 Common. (Unselected) 82,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common. 12,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common Red. 1,000 ft. 16/4 No. 1 Common. (Unselected) 2,800 ft. 5/4 No. 2 Common. 4,000 ft. 6/4 No. 2 Common. QUARTERED WHITE OAK SAP BIRCH 14,720 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 8,000 ft. 8/4 No. 2 Common. ? C } ; 68,500 ft. 5/4 1s and 2s. ; 6.000 ft. 10/4 No. 2 Common. 17,120 ft. 1/2 1s and 2s all in 9 in. to 12 in. 3,500 ft. 7/4 1s and 2s. . 9,000 ft. 1/2 No. 1 Common (75% 9 in. to 13,000 ft. 8/4 1s and 2s. ROCK ELM 12 in.) 110,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common. 3,000 ft. 4/4 Log Run. POPLAR 84,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common. 3,600 ft. 6/4 Log Run. 22,070 ft. 5/8 No. 1 Common. HAMILTON H. SALMON & CO., 88 Wall St., NEW YORK CITY Branch Office: 71 South Street, Buffalo Yards: Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Frank T. Sullivan, Manager North Tonawanda, N.Y., Allendale, Pa. “SAY HOCKEN! That was a pretty good shipment of lumber you sent me last month. I want some more of it right away.” That’s what they all say of Hocken’s Hemlock, Pine, Hardwood Hocken Lumber Co., Limited Otter Lake Station, Ont 6 CANADA LUMBERMAN SAND ILOO DW ORKER ec.-Treas. “se GILLIES BROS. stitse oer Limited JOHN GILLIES DAVID ae J. S. GILLIES President S Manufactu WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE Planing Mill, Yard and O New York City MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway —_—— Tee —__— || Fraser Dryas Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., tta. Wholesale Lumber Dealers L U mM b e r C 0 eo Selling agents for Fraser & Co., NiantieAceetes 3 Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa | Waubaushene, Ontario White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Lumber | ints .ctatn L a t h S Office, =s Ottawa, Can. 53 Queen St. The Victoria Harbor Cites Company | Limited | “Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND, WOODWORKER We will be glad to quote you on your requirements in any srade, thickness or lengths out of stock or that our logs will produce. Quebec Spruce «~« Hemlock Cedar Shingles Full lines coming in from this seasons sawing. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Head Office ee, ast EMBROKE, ONT. WHITE PINE = SPRUCE RED PINE : ‘ SES a. ROS HEMLOGK DIMENSION eee” f “7 4, Se DRESSED TIMBER “A portion of the east yard:at Midland, Ont.” LUMBER Wholesale Lumber - ‘vine on. 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ‘umes Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mills on G. T. Ry. LONGFORD Toronto, Can ada RAVENSWORTH On T. & N. O. Ry. 801-2 C.P.R. Building EARLTON and 2 MILEAGE 156 1/4 Cor. King & Yonge Mr. RETAILER! We have in stock, ready to ship Pine Doors That Are Right - elabe 33 Interior Finis No. 3 Pine Doors : | ck Gumwood (Red) __ B.C. Fir White Pine are the leaders in the line. We have put in special new plant and machinery in order to turn out the Oak Black Ash Red % best Pine Door that can be produced and we have Mahogany Red Birch Seuee now made Geo. Pine Maple Cypress No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty We are taking particular care of this line and we guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right price. Large and small shipments made on short notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors Doors, Sash, Frames General Millwork Send us your enquiries In car lots or local shipments Webb Lumber Co., Limited Toronto Pembroke Lumber Co. Pembroke, Ontario River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE C SOLICITED Heh R U E Mills at: St. Pacome, Que., Canada Lumber Lath Pulpwood On LC. xe as ia East of SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS Wanted at once for Red < Jack Pine All Even Lengths — Also 1 x 4 and up 6/16 Red and Jack Pine Culls. This is at New Liskeard and can be loaded quick. Planing Mill in connection. UNION LUMBER CO. LIMITED Joun MoKeroow, W.K.GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co, Limited Wholesale Lumber Ottawa Office: Montreal Office: _ 46 Higin St. 759 Notre Dame St., W WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 18 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIKR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City Any kind for any purpose MACHINERY For the sawmill, planing mill, repair shop, steam or electric power plant. SEND FOR CATALOG H. W. PETRIE, Limited Montreal Toronto, Ont. Vancouver HAEBERLE | LUMBER Co. White oie gree Tatiae ee 7, Homlock Oak Mouldings, Doors, Sashes a Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Timb: Ss yeor ine AG Petey aa Mill Work. NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS Foren se: , Sidings, . Ete. YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber Grades Good Shipments Prompt Prices Right Look over the following list of JACK PINE 181 M 1x4/5 - 10/16 mill run 16 M 1x5 Be: 127, M- 1x6, -ia ‘s 56 M Ix7 a - 41 M 1x8 if a 95 M 1x3 up 6/16 mill culls 7/ M 2x4 - 10/16 mill run 33 M 2x5 " aM 2o8eVL 2x Bo 7 39 M 2x7 a a 2/2 M 2x8 Suid is 82 M 2x10 2 e This is a nice stock of Jack Pine, well manufactured and dry. Send us your enquir- ies, get OUR prices, also let us know your wants in White Pine, Spruce and Hardwoods. : C.G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers and Strictly Wholesale. Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto | THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood : Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn umber. “We will be ‘pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. : THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO E Buy, Sell and deal in all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles,. Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph a Telephone: your order Orillia, Ont. R. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIALTIES -Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles North Tonawanda, N. Y. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER James W. Sewall A. B. “Well Bought is Half Sold” Forest Mapping and Surveying . Estimation of Timber and W ork- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. S p ec ia | 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, Hardwood Offer U. S. A. 125,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common & Better Birch 12,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common & Better Basswood 18,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Common Basswood Merritt Mig Co 16,000 ft. 6/4” Firsts & Seconds Basswood eee NY. F.0.B. Deer Lake Veneer Machinery Dry and Well Manufactured HE “MERIT” LINE of : Veneer Cutting, Dimen- Good Grades Prompt Shipments sioning and Drying Mach- inery is designed first, for ven- eer mills cutting high grade furniture and commercial veneer Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage from expensive timber, and sec- ond, for basket, crate, box and barrel factories using cheaper veneer cut from the less expen- sive woods. Graves, Big wood & Co. and Hamper Bottom Round- ers, Nailing Forms, etc. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Saw Mill Help Lumber Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them 730 Traders Bank Building, Toronto,Ont. read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a “ Want Ad” to the Merit Veneer Lath In addition to Lathes, Clippers, and Driers, the line includes Knife Grinders, Log Hoists and Trolleys, a set of Crate Head Machinery, a set of Barrel and Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers Handles (3 or more ply) (all descriptiens) Staves Hoops Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office: Dashwood House 9 Broad St., E.C. Cant & Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TecTona,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquzries. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For :— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. the Hurdman Lumber Co. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited EASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles WESTERN e,@ ~ e e@ British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood to be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company WVholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1912 CUT ON HAND 5/4", 6/4" and 8/4" Shipping Cull Shorts 5/4" Dressing Strips: 6/4" Shipping Cull Strips 8/4x8 and up or 10" and up S.C. Sidings Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS = Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario For Sale 500,000 feet 1 inch White Pine No. 5 and 6 Boards. GENERAL OFFICE. Sudbury, Ont. SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. OTTAWA, ONT. AND WOODWORKER The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada We have the following stock for prompt shipment :— 150 M. ft. 1% in. and 1% in. Good Pine Sidings. 75 M. ft. 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Log Run Ash. 40 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. ahd 2 in. Canadian Log Run Elm. 75 M. ft. 1 in., 114 in. and 2 in. Canadian Log Run Birch. 50 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Red Oak. 120 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. M. R. Pine Sidings. 100 M. ft. 2 in. x 8 in. M. R. Pine Stock. 500 M. ft. 2 in. x 6 in., 8 in., 9 in, 10 in., 10/16 ft., Merchantable Spruce. 300 M. ft. 1 in. x 5 in., 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER Send me Your Orders for... . 100 M1x4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 60 M 1 x 10 “6 66 66 “6 Your inquiries solicited Pine, ‘Sorabh fiemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER "#220 and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representatzve: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. BARGAINS ON ~ Hemlock, Spruce _ Mill and Dead Cull Pine Clear and Clear Face Pine, Shingles | THE LONG LUMBER CO. Branch Office Head Office TORONTO, ONT. HAMILTON, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. Offer Dry flooring strips 5/4” to 8/4” ea Dry. factory sidings “* —** oy Dry 1x6”, 7”, 8”, and 10” small log White Pine. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 13 Cedar For Sale About one and a half million feet of Cedar, Culvert Timber, 8x 8 to 12x 12. _ kor particulars apply to Mason, Gordon & Co. 23.3: Montreal, Que. Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Manufacturers: Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. Head Office: North Bay, Ont. North Bay Mill White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and ° , - Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, Heavy Fir Dimension siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Is Our Particular Specialty The Heavier it is the Better we like it Sellwood Jct. Mill We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to White and Norway Pine. Lumber 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. and Lath. Our grade is positively right, and prices will please Spanish Mill Timberland Lumber Co., Limited ye a Sey ne fe Se Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. a0 emlock, Lumber and Lath. Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. Vessel and rail shipment. Shipment by C.P.R.R., G.N.R.R. or B.C.E.R.R. DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. 14 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER — SUI I( 11 WLWavatas | ‘ Mn | free P ar econ? Wittman 4! * qypqnati® i Mik pyoyuens u TUT | Pry cal Mi hyiutt | tl Vit mm | | Ih r LAE HM i ; | | | The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited | Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods . ft. 3x8x10-16M.R. Red Pine . ft. 3x 10-18 ss ss [. ft. 2x 8-18 ss . ft. 2x 10-18 os . 2x 8 10/16 . ft.3x 8 10/16 . ft. 3x 10 10/16 . ft. 2x 12 10/16 . ft. 1 x 12 10/16 ALL 1912 CUT 15 Toronto St. TORONTO ee oe M.R. Spruce oe ee PHONE MILLS: ADELAIDE 1783 FESSERTON, ONT. sal a LUMBER COMPANY | TORONTO, CANADA The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. 540 Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto We solicit your inquiries for— 4/4 and 8/4 Good Sidings. 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 Shop. 6/4 x 10 and 12, Common and Dressing. 4/4 x 6, 8, 10 and 12 Mill-Run. HARDWOOD 8/4Hard Maple, No. 1 Common and Better, | choice quality and color. 4/4 Birch, all grades. 4/4 Cherry, all grades. We make a specialty of filling orders for mixed carloads. W. T. EAGEN We have in stock full lines of HARDWOOD including Basswood, Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Black Ash, Beech WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU 203-4 McKinnon Building TORONTO, ONT. Phone Main 6316 JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers Special Offerings: (1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry SPRUCE VT = a0 0Ne be RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry WHITE PINE—1% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls LATH—12—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO WHY BUY NORWAY? When we can sell you 2 x 8, 2 x 10 and 2 x 12, 10-16 ft. White Pine, with the Dressing in, at very near the same price. We also offer, — A block of 300 M ft. 2 in. Dressing Cuts and better,1911 manufacture » 100 M ft. 1 x 10, 10-16 ft. Small Log Mill Run White Pine Two cars 1 x 8 and wider, 10-22 ft. Norway,407% 10 in. and over wide Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO Spears & Lauder Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg, TORONTO Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Hardwood, Hemlock and Pine Lumber Can ship immediately 6x 6’ to 12x12” Hemlock — and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. Do You Want a Salesman? @ Every live lumber salesman in Can- ada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘‘Wanted and For Sale” department of this paper. CANADA ee MILLS AT MONT LAURIER, P. Q. 97 St. ames Street We offer for Prompt Shipment : Spruce, Pine, Hemlock : Birch all sizes, Rough or Dressed Mack Axes The World’s Best—— HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. All the Planing Mill Owners are beginning» to recognize that the Mahony Blower System consumes the least amount of power of all slow speed shaving exhaust systems. They will cost you less to instal than the other kind. Make me prove it. A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 15 Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, Mc Kellar, Shawanaga, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by m. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 110 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. 1 left-hand steam nigger. 1 Log-loader. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. 2 Were Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and um 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with St wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. 2 Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. S.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set -Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber-of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water umps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 h.p. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light are generator. There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. 26 Ernest Avenue, Limited TORONTO, CANADA 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FIR TIMBERS HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES es TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CO., LTD. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., Do You Handle ; Interior Trim? J‘HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. LUMBER IN TRANSIT We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into floor- ing or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co., Limited — Meaford, Ontario aS Timber & Trading on Limited Office :—Corner Front, Alberta and Dufferin Streets— Vancouver, B. C. 4 | Manufacturers and Dealers in Fir and | Cedar Lumber,: Interior Finish, Sash, | e a 4 Doors and all classes of millwork. | : : Specialty Mill and Factories located | Mixed Car Trade on C. P. Ry., G. N. Ry. and B. C. Electric. sn 7 , a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 17 Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AUENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. ~ Jj. B. Snowball Co., Limited Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912. 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles - Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. We Offer—Several Cars GLEAR WHITE’ CEDAR SHINGLES At Special Price For Shipment to POINTS NORTH AND WEST OF TORONTO Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick _ Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited ? Toronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN. AND WOODWORKER Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER . 1/20” SAWED VENEER to 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK 2 =z WM_RITTER LUMBER COMPANY== —— —== 1y— Pearl City Veneer Company Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS Below is a list of Dry Later which we can Ship Promptly CHESTNUT: No. 1 Common, 4/4, 3 cars No. 1 Common, 5/4, 1 car. No. 1 Common, 6/4, 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 8/4, 2 cars. Quartered Sound Wormy, No. 1 Common and etter, Pin Worm Holes, no defect, 4/4, reg., 2 cars. 1s and 95, 4/4, 1 car. 1s and 2s, 5/4, 2 cars. 1s and Qs, 6/4, 2 cars. POPLAR: Is and 2s, 5/8, 24 in. to 27 in., 1 car. 1s and 2s, 5/8, 28 in. and up, 1 Car. 1s and Qs, 4/4, 7 in. to 17 in., 3 cars. 1s and 2s, 4/4, 12 in. to 17 in., Gil car. 1s and Qs, 4/4, Tin. to 23 in., av. 14 in., 2 cars. WHITE GAK: 1s and 2s, 4/4, 6 in. and up, 1 car. 1s and Qs, 5/4, 6 in. and up, 2 cars. . and 2s, 6/4, 6 in. and up, 1 car. No. 1 Common, 4/4, in, and up, 3 cars, No. 1 Common, 5/4, 6 in, and up, 1 car. No. 1 Common, 6/4, 6 in. and up, 2 cars. No. 1 Common, 8/4, 6 in. and up, 1 car. OF ee WHITE OAK: 1s and 2s, 4/4, 6 in. and up, 3 cars. No, 1 Common, 4/4, 6 in. and up, 3 cars. All our own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices, —= =— We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. _Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y. —— ee Manufacturers of Maple, Beech, Birch, Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS | | QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK H O B A R T & C O. 2 | UMBER. COMPANY. Canadian Representative : John Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada Phone pease 3222 P 0 P 1G; A R A Ss H Special Attention to our Canadian Trade Yards at Nashville, Tenn. CHOICE We can ship you promptly any of the above Southern Hardwoods ’ Stock, Carefully Inspected WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Cypress, Wistar Underhill & Nixon Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES Real Estate Trust Bidg., Philadelphia, Pa. Canadian Representatives : 53 STATE STREET = BOSTON, MASS. .J. ANDERSON : 288 Ottawa Avenue, =: sue TON On SCHNaO LONDON. ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 Yarp aT—PRISON POINT CABLE ADDREss—HOBCO BOSTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 HARDWOOD LUMBER United States “Manufacturers: and Wholesalers seeking Cana dian Business - THE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Mills: Wallan, ‘Team. Vellow Pine Timber The Atlantic Lumber Co. And Lumber Rough or Dressed Incorporated Material and L i Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. Seine ytiee and Long Timbers Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber abr caper 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. Robert Vestal, Manager Ellisvill Tape 2 isville Incinnati ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Miss. and Ohio ’ Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department | q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER h ; ESTABLISHED 1870 . i = S e 1112 Notre Dame West, | G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, *” ‘Wentreal, P. a. ————MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS INS Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and — Hardwoods, Dimension Timber i i Timber in Stock a e 5 5 ee BS since Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin FASSETT LUMBER CO.,, LIMITED FASSETT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations e We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed : Prompt Shipments JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE ESTABLISHED 1855 PLAYFAIR & WHITE || THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE- Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. e ] : HEMLOCK BILLSTUFF a Specialty of which we have - Lumber = Lath = Shing es the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait towrite. Phone us your requirements. MIDLAND, ONT. All stock sized or matched if required. Contractors for Railway Supplies i BILL TIMBER a Specialty Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 21 Canada’s Largest Sash and Door House EVERY DOOR MADE OF SELECT KILN DRIED STOCK DOORS BOX SHOOKS ASH | 6 ee pa an mt « PORTABLE BLINDS oe HOUSES NORTH MOULDINGS STAR REFRIGER- LUMBER | ATORS OTTAWA PLANING MILLS. | | reste : ee eared A MODERN CANADIAN DOOR FACTORY PRODUCING SIX HUNDRED DOORS EVERY DAY ONE DOOR PER MINUTE ESTATE JAMES DAVIDSON, Ottawa, Ontario 4 Supplies for the Camp W" make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are used in Camps. Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. Qual- ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Cor. Scott and Front Sts., - - TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Spruce red .. Everything in Timber yay. Pin. Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. r Phone for Pri (REGISTERED) » CARSS «. “CARSS” The Mackinaws 4a MACKINAW. of Proved Quality Insist on getting the mackinaws with this label. You will find them comfortable, strong and capable of withstanding hard wear. The trade-mark ‘‘Carss Mackinaw’’ stands for good quality and long wear. Lumbermen who have tried Carss clothing wear it always. The reason is evident. May we send our booklet ? Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co. Orillia, Ontario gee For over thirty years makers of the only “Genuine Waterproof Mackinaw in Canada.” For low prices and prompt shipment of , ee ‘ Yellows Pink Tinthee California White Pine Short Leaf Finish California Sugar Pine Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash 3 : : Gyptent and Arizona Soft Pine New Brunswick Shingles TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. <= LOUIS WUICHET Bex 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 THE STANDARD FOR SIXTY THREE YEARS We started to build “DEFIANCE” WOODWORKING MACHINES at that time and each year has been a banner year for them. They improve with age. We are constantly improving them to meet every condition to which they are subjected. These improvements enable the users of Defiance machines to turn out the very highest product possible. Nothing would please us more than to receive your request for our No. 200 catalog, and quotation on your requirements. It will be well worth your while. The DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - Defiance, Ohio, U.S.A. Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg : Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland), : Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). ; No. 207 Automobile Steering Wheel Shaping Machine MNT jyjsJIIJ AAA TT 1, We AW AY iif | ; myx All : ih V \\ h Wes he Weweraseect MAPLE LEAF SAWS APLE LEAF SAWS, “THE PROVEN BEST,” absolutely guaranteed. Be M sure and specify Improved Racer Cross Cut Saw when ordering your camp sup- plies. They are made of Razor steel and tempered by our secret process, which gives the best»results under actual working conditions in the bush. Shurly-Dietrich Co., Limited, &',,, Branch VANCOUVER, B.C. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 24 ‘CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST” Dr. Stewart’s Veterinary Remedies “EVERYTHING! ‘Heworoid oss: 7 q SEE MY SHOULDERS ae NECK” WHATS THE BTL, ji , ; & 1 Dovenas & ComMPANY, Nap PANE, Owe Can, PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTER DOUGLAS gyptian Liniment This liniment is a rapid cure for Thrush, Sprains, Cuts, Spavins, Curbs, Splints, “NEVER MIND! g GET A BOTTLE bn qi 2. 7 a OR.J.M. STEWART Ss /SURE cune® ITWILL HEAL UP YOUR SHOULDERS ANDO NECK IN GOOD SHAPE .“*-—- THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY THAT HAS MADE THEM FAMOUS FOR 30 YEARS TE PRT LEE EE Stewart’s Sure Cure (antiseptic gall cure) the original in liquid form ... ... ... ... 8 oz. bottles $5.00 doz. 16 oz. 9.00 Stewart’s Excelsior Liniment ... ... ... 16 oz. ss 5.00 “ 82 oz. Se 9.00 “ Stewart’s Lightning Colic Cure, the ony colic cure that removes the cause ... .. 16 oz. af 7.00 “ : us Stewart’s Pure Condition Powders ... . 2 lb. air tight can 4.50 “ Callouses, etc, etc., and is the only liniment Stewart’s Hoof Ointment ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 lb. can 5.00 “ : : Cae Stewart's Heave Relief. ae ; .. large can 5.00 “ en the market that will stop bleeding immed- Stewart’s Cough and Distemper Cure , 50 doses to bottle 7.00 “ iately. Stewart’s Proud Flesh Powders ... ... 2.50 “ Always keep a supply of Douglas Egyptian Palmer's Family Remedies are Sold with the Strongest Guarantee Liniment in your stable it will save you doll- Palmer’s Pine Balsam... ... -.- «2. 01 s++ fae vee $18.00 per Bross ars, and will often prevent serious troubles. Laxa Ce Cate eo3 pra oA CECRAEEe (elo OmeerceD Be Pain Remedy .. Lad! 56d) CERO MrER Oe epia. Skete Carbo-Healing Salve ... ... ... ... «.- «-. 18.00 SEND FOR OUR LITERATURE Stomach and Liver Pills ... ... ... ... ... 18.00 Kidney Pills ... eS Gol tee LOC OO, Wild Strawberry Cordial cop chin Soe paste cam 1800 White Liniment ... uth wie Sats tosueseeme LS.00 Douglas & Co. NAPANEE, - ONT. ! 1x9, 114x9 and 2x9. SEE STOCK LIST BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No. 1 1x4 1x9 2x4 2x9 1x5 1x10 2x5 2x10 1x6 1}{x4 2x6 3x4 1x7 ae aay 3x5 1x8 14x 2 2x8 3x6 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). Palmer Medical ce Limited, Windsor, Ont. 13 FT. STOCK GOOD GRADE AND MANUFACTURE We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine ——— il ee HT TT CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 25 Special Belts for Special Purposes Goodyear Imperial High-speed Belting For high speed a High-speed Belt should be used. Great strength is demanded. A belt that is to grip a small pulley and transmit high power must be specially built for the purpose. It must resist the strong tend- ency to slip on the small, rapidly-revolving pulleys. This Goodyear High-speed Belt is made with a friction surface that grips the face of the pulley—con- veying all the power. It gives long service. The Belt is durable because Goodyear Conveyor Belt for the Rainy River Gravel there is no internal friction—no ruinous grinding. That ne oe es foe ae Meee is where the Imperial High-speed Belt excels. It flies around a small, high-speed pulley without setting up internal friction. In Goodyear Belts the elimination of all stretch, and the solid cohesion of duck and rubber, prevent any movement within the belt. Thus the Belt gives long and efficient service. Elevator Belts Elevator Belts are a Goodyear specialty. The essential requirement in these belts is strength—and Goodyear Elevator Belts have it. That is why they are in constantly-increasing demand. The buckets do not pull out. Long wear in the belt is assured because the plies of fabric do not separate in service. Good- year Rubber Belts are used in hundreds of elevators throughout Canada. Conveyor Belts Where a sound and reliable belt is needed for hard service—for the conveying of stone, grain, ore, coal, etc.,a Goodyear Conveyor Belt specially made for the work is the best investment. The Goodyear Con- veyor Belt has a rubber face of great toughness, which prevents cutting and chipping, and increases the life of the belt. Not affected by weather. We make Con- veyor Beits to any specifications. No better conveyor service can be given than that obtained from a Good- year Belt. a 4 Endless Belts A seven hundred and fifty feet Goodyear Conveyor We make Endless Belts to order in any width, length and Belt in actual service at Rainy River, Vancouver. thickness—and for any purpose. Send for our interesting book on the choosing of a Belt— you'll find it useful. It is free. Te Le ‘ Bi oo i eee f “Re Amos \ YEAR| | \ “N ketenes Tire & Rubber Company of Canada, Limited Head Office, TORONTO Factory, Bowmanville Branches at Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Hamilton, London, Toronto, NAAN) ce * Part of our order = of 140 rolls of Elevator Belting for the Saskatche- wan Government Elevators Hi 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. SPECIAL PRICES—For Quick Sale q@ Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1x 46" x 10 ft. and up - 5 300 M. small percentage under 10 ft, i : o Oe : : : om M 1 10” 13 66 A = a 100 Spruce Merchantable ix7’andup. 4. sr 2” Scant x 6” x 10 ft. and ey OU 400 M. 14k TC es - . - 400M Dy x 9" 2 z 150 M. 1% x4” “ 69 ft. - - - 20 M QI oy QT 2 Sit pet - - 100M. 1%x7" “10 ft and up - - - 400M 2” “ x11" 10 ft and up - - 30 M. | 2 Xe Ue pee - - - 100M 3” x 11” and 12’ me - - - 85 M. 5 ° ° White Pine, Mill Run All choice stock and bone dry. 3 x 6” and up, 10 ft. and up - - 300M. CAN LOAD SAME DAY AS ORDER IS RECEIVED. WIRE OR WRITE PROMPTLY. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited Bathurst, New Brunswick Spruce, Clear and No. 1 White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 27 Are your horses of use to you? This seems an absurd question—and the answer is always “Of course they are” —In which case provide your stables with: Are Your Horses in Good Condition? Horses for all lumber work are subjected to the hardest hauling under the most severe conditions. They should therefore be as fit as all possible care and attention can make them. Johnson’s Reliable Veterinary Remedies In the Lumber Camp, A + Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 1 (Alcoholic) ronnd the Mill,In the Yard i gal. ao (Imperial) er c and wherever lumber has to be hauled the I ottles 5 OZ. horses are always liable to a multitude of 2 1b. bottles 15.00 doz. small injuries which if not attended to : Apes ge promptly may develop into lameness or Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 2 (an oil liniment) disfigurement, thus reducing the working 1 gal. jugs (Imperial) 3.00 gal. capacity of the horse and impairing its 1 lb. bottles 6.00 doz. value from a sale standpoint: 2 1b. bottles 11.00 doz. You should always have handy and ready for use Johnson’s Horse Colic Remedy A sure and speedy cure for all kinds of Colic 1 gal jugs (Imperial) 40 doses 5.00 gal. aa 1 lb. bottles 4 doses 8.00 doz. G d ee 2 lb. bottles 8 doses 15.00 doz, Ooo Liniment Johnson’s Veterinary Healing Ointment (Gall Cure) to reduce bruises, strains, soreness; allay pain and inflammation quickly, be an 21b. tins 2.00 per tin antiseptic dressing to a cut or burn, or to heal a wire cut, wound or laceration. 4 oz. tins 3.50 doz. Johnson’s Condition Powders (Concentrated) A BSORBINE 1 lb. Packages 3.60 per doz. is an antiseptic healing preparation as well as a resolvent and a discutient. It will assist nature in bringing about a dissolution of the bunch, restore the cir- culation, gradually restoring the part to its normal condition. It will produce permanent and complete results without blistering or remov- ing the hair, and will leave no blemish. You can work the horse at the same time. All enquiries on special cases answered without delay—full information and instruction on request. Absorbine $2.00 per bottle at dealers or express prepaid. Manufactured only by W. F. Young P. D. F. 424 Lymans Bldg. “ MONTREAL, CANADA Johnson’s Camp and Household Remedies, such as Cough Syrup, Healing Ointment, Headache Powders, Big 4 Liniment, Stomach Bitters, Cathar- tic Pills, etc., etc., have stood the test of twenty- five years and are in use all over Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Prices are lower than those of all other manufacturers. Letter orders receive prompt attention. A. H. Johnson, v2ic2° Collingwood, Ont. ~ SPARTAN ~ \ The Unconquerable \ The Saw Mill—-the Planing Mill—in fact every woodworking plant constantly demands a maximum of power. It is in these plants that the highest degree of power efficiency was not attain- able until Spartan ‘‘The Unconquerable”’ was introduced. The modern machines and those Spartan equipped guarantee you a plant continually operating at maximum efficiency. Spartan Belting embodies great pliability, wonderful tensile strength and extraordinary durability. To this. unique combination Spartan Belting owes its present universal popu- Fill larity—a combination which renders Spartan especially adapted to the exact- eet ing demands of planers, matchers and other woodworking machinery. d mail : on al Send for further particulais and for Spartan Book. Booklet will be sent free. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers , ~ The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co., Woress's"a. ieee =o) prepaid. Booklet, ‘Spnrtar Worcester, Mass., U.S. A. IN OCPA ZS. ade oft SISO: REE REE RET or SRO Means Ae BP BRANCHES :—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Fall River, Kansas City, Milwaukee, T, State Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis BOTIOED IU oo <2. bonkeses. ate 8k. 3 ee (leant NE ean a an Ba Selling Agents for Texas, The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. of Texas, Dallas, Tex. 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER What does the Woodsman look for in a Cross-Cut Saw ? Easy cutting. Fast cutting. Less filing. Longer life. And these things mean a bigger and a better day’s work done by him and more money earned. Yes, more money each and every day that he uses a Simonds Crescent- Ground Cross-Cut Saw. The Woodsman never worries about a little extra price. It’s results he wants for he knows that-the right saw will make up its price and a lot more in short order. Simonds Crescent Ground Cross-Cut Saws can be purchased from leading Jobbers and Dealers, or write to us. Factory in Montreal. SIMONDS CANADA SAW CO., me Vancouver, Montreal, Ste lobe The Codi ‘4 ich Producti can be reduced to the minimum if care is exercised in the selection of the machinery. For years -KNIGHT’S SAW MILL MACHINERY has been known to lum- bermen as the Quality Line that makes for effic- iency in lumber produc- tion — better lumber at less cost. The style “S” mill shown herewith is built as a single mill only, and is especially recommended for cutting out small tracts of timber. Its size permits of easy transportation from tract to tract. See ee er Full details of this mill is te | and our entire line is giv- en in our catalog. Write fora copy. THE KNIGHT MFG. CO., Canton, Ohio. Canadian Distributors :—R. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver, B. C.. his Long Mfg. Co., onike Ont. CANADA A National Journal @nada jumberm Worker Issued on the Ist and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: Wood TORONTO - - Telephone Main 2362 - .220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building GHEGnGO-:=--- ‘Tel. Eendelph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building LONDON, ENG. - - - - - 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. other Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. Vol. 33 Toronto, September 1, 1913 No. 17 Pulp and Paper Situation Clearing In connection with the duty on Canadian pulp and paper entering the United States from provinces which prohibit the export of pulp- wood, the general situation seems to have been cleared, to some ex- tent during the last month or two. The proposed pulp and paper clauses of the new United States tariff upon which the United States Government is now at work, gave rise to a general fear that they would impose a duty of $2 per ton upon chemical pulp coming from such provinces of Canada as prohibited the export of pulpwood. Canadians were at a loss to understand the reason for this move. Even now, with the assurance of the United States government, as recently received from Washington in a definite and official commun- cation, Canadians are at a loss to understand the reasen for the clause upon which they based their original fears. Unless this clause is to be amended or struck out, they will still wonder what in the world it is for. However, there is little use in setting up a straw man for the pleasure of knocking him’ down. To-day, Canadians have a definite assurance that there will be no discrimination whatever against their pulp, as was feared at first. The matter has been referred to the United States officials whose duty it would be to interpret the clause if it should be enacted and they are responsible for the reassuring announcement which has been made. Under these circumstances it is interesting to look back a little into the history of this affair and recall the objects that were held in view in the first p!ace, noting to what extent they have been attained. The beginning of the situa- tion was really the result of Ontario and Quebec deciding that it was their duty to prevent their saw logs and pulpwood logs from going out of the country in an unmanufactured state, to provide raw ma- terial for the industries of the Northern States. The decision was a sensible and perfectly proper one, but unfortunately it involved a seri- LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 ous loss to the industries of the United States which depended upon these logs for their raw material. Canadians would willingly have avoided causing such an injury to their neighbors, if this could have been done without involving a still greater injury to themselves. This was impossible and the prohibition was imposed. Since the Ontario government prohibited the export of saw great lumber facturing industry has been built up in northern Ontario. Quebec has done much the same thing in connection with its pulp and paper industry, although there are two very clearly opposed views held by prominent manufacturers and exporters of that province, effect of the prohibition of the export of pulpwood. 1 Io = -O25 da mant- as to the Many side issues have been brought into play at different times during the progress of these events. We have heard much of re- taliatory measures on the part of the United States, and of retaliation by the people of Canada. Fortunately, the governments of both countries have taken careful courses and have acted only after much study of the matter. The situation to-day briefly, is that the prohi- bition of export on the part of several Canadian provinces stands solidly, and the government of the United States is assuring us that Canadian pulp will not be subjected to any discrimination because of this prohibition. A reasonable solution of the matter will probably be worked out by the law of supply and demand, if the governments of both countries will continue to look at the matter from a plain business point of view, ignoring the efforts of those who wish to take offence, where no offence is given. Trade Activity Returnin urning Business conditions in Canada give every indication of recovering steadily from the stress of tight money and the nervous fear which struck the industrial world a month or two ago, when the real estate craze was strangled by the banking interests. Those who diagnosed conditions properly were confident some time ago that improvement would come this fall at the latest. The fact that the improvement is already at hand indicates forcibly the healthy general condition of the business of the country. It is unquestionable that the situation in Canada to-day is such that only a most unforeseen combination of circumstances can cause financial depression for many months to come. The basis of the present prosperity of the country is the large amount of immigration which continues to pour into Eastern Canada and spread itself throughout every province. So extensive has the immigration become that the field of settlement has been enlarged, until to-day it covers the whole country. A few years ago, immi- grants for Canada seldom had any other destination than the prairie or the west coast. Those who came into Canada then, reported back to the Old Country about the opportunities which apparently await- ed others in the great stretches of wonderful country in Eastern Canada, which they had passed through on their way to the west. To-day the tide of immigration commences to settle once it reaches the shores of Canada. Industry all over the country is com- ing to feel the benefit of the influx of labor and at the same time these people who are enabling us to keep up with the demand for manu- factured products, are themselves creating an additional demand, so that the whole producing business of the country is working round an ever-widening circle. With the benefit of conservative business methods, such as have been encouraged by the recent temporary halt in business activity, there is no reason why these prosperous condi- tions should not continue to increase at a steady and encouraging rate for a long time to come. Canada has youth, vigor and unbounded ambition on her side—a combination of forces which, taken in con- junction with its lavish heritage of natural resources, must involve great productive developments throughout a long period of years still to come. To-day, with the general improvement in the financial markets of the world, Canada’s prospect for prosperity during the rest of the present year and most of next are unquestionably bright. A strong endorsement of these views was offered in the last issue of the Canada Lumberman by the opinion expressed by Mr. J. G. Robson, president and managing director of the Timberland Lumber Company, Limited, New Westminster, B.C. Mr. Robson is a young Canadian with great confidence in the future of the country, a man 30 who is making a success of the lumber manufacturing business and one who has his eyes wide open, to scan the horizon of the business future. Recent business developments lead Mr. Robson to expect that in Eastern Canada, there would be,.in the near future an excel- lent opportunity for opening up business with lumber dealers. The situation seemed most logical from his point of view and he made a trip to Ontario for the purpose of confirming his views. It is not long ago since British Columbia manufacturers were all of the opinion that there was very little trade for them, to be had in Ontario. The high freight rates and the keen competition of southern pine seemed to make it impossible to deliver British Columbia timbers in Ontario at a profit. Recent years have shown the error of this belief. Condi- tions have been altering during the last few years and a number of British Columbia firms are now successfully competing in the markets of Ontario for large contracts for timbers. The trade has indeed obtained an excellent footing, in spite of the long freight haul. Under these conditions, it is certain that when the Panama Canal has opened, the products of British Columbia forests, with comparatively cheap transportation charges, will enter very extensively into the trade, -not only of Ontario, but of all Eastern Canada. These are Mr. Robson’s CANADA LUMBERMAN AND the past year has shown that this was a mistake. WOODWORKER firm convictions and he has gone back to the west full of an enthusi- astic determination to prepare himself for the trade which he sees opening out in the future. During his visit, Mr. Robson succeeded in making a number of valuable connections in Ontario and sold enough of the product of his mill to warrant him in going ahead, even if there were no Panama Canal opening to be considered in the future. The. most interesting feature of Mr. Robson’s experience is the fact that he not only picked up a quantity of good business with retailers, but came very strongly to the conclusion that there was a large business to be done in British Columbia timbers in Ontario, 1f manufacturers would watch for the big contracts and compete vigorously on the tenders. A few years ago, manufacturers of eastern spruce in New Bruns- wick thought that the freight rate to Ontario was too heavy for them to compete successfully in the Ontario markets. Eastern spruce has been going more and more into Ontario of late and presents a case to some extent similar to that of the British Columbia manufacturers, who can with equal reason expect to work up a very profitable trade in Ontario and Eastern Canada trom now on. Is Your Machinery Properly Adjusted? At this time of year, sawmill operaters in Canada know pretty neatly everything about the eccentricities of their machinery, saws, etc., and it may seem a little presumptuous on the part of anyone to give them a talk upon such matters; but no one ever knows so much that he cannot learn a little bit more, and the man who has charge of machinery should always be in a receptive frame of mind when anyone comes around talking about practical problems. For this rea: son we are glad, in this issue, to place in front of saw mill managers, filers, sawyers, etc., a few condensed facts about the problems which they are so continually having to solve. An article appearing else- where in this issue deals with a set of problems which the manager of a small sawmill has to face many times a year. The owner or manager of a small mill has the greatest proportionate amount of difficulty in connection with his work. The owner of a large mill has the latest variety of machinery in his plant and employs special- ists to see to its proper adjustments and running. He has at his ser- vice, the experience and resources of the makers of the machines, who are experts in connection with every conceivable problem that may arise during the operation of the machines. The owner or operater of a small mill is not so fortunate. His resources do not equal those of the large mill owner. He has to meet many a new problem face to face in the woods, and find the answer without delay, or lose a lot of money. There is only one way to produce a good manager or operater of a small mill. Long experience is the one sure guide and it should be coupled with the experience of others whenever it can be secured. This is where the trade journal comes into the field. The information which it gathers from men of experience is of the greatest benefit to all who read its pages. The article referred to above is written by a man who has had a long and varied experience in connection with fil- ing and operating in mills of many classes and in a great many dif- ferent parts of the world. His experience in fact, is probably greater than that of any other man who has been engaged in this work. Moreover he is one of those men who knows how to tell others in simple language what he has found out himself. We recommend our readers to study his article closely. It will re-pay them amply, we feel sure. When they have read it perhaps they will differ from the author in some regards, if so, the Canada Lumberman will welcome a letter or an article from them, giving their opinions upon the subject. Writing an article or a letter of this nature brings its own reward. It helps others and it helps the writer probably more than anyone else. A man who has written down his thoughts in black and white and has seen his article in print, will always remember the views which he has expressed and will think them over more critically than he would if he had only spoken about the sitbject. The fact that a man has taken enough interest to tell others his views, is a certain indication that he knows a good deal about the subject, and that he is well on the way towards knowing a great deal more. It is not with a selfish end in view, therefore, that we ask readers of the Canada Lumberman to study its pages closely and then send us their views. Our own interest of course is involved, as we like to have other people fill our pages for us and save us the trouble, but we like much more to be the means of handing on to others, information which has been secured as a result of experience and which will give eas 2 help to our readers. The moral of the article referred to, is that in the running of a small rotary saw mill, it is just as important to have the power, the saw, the carriage and everything else properly adjusted for the work which is in hand as it is for a large mill. One is apt to think that because it is only a small mill it is not worth while taking as much care of asa larger one. This is a mistaken view and it leads to the poor- house. The advice given by Mr. Liebe in his article upon “The Round Saw” should be taken to heart by all who operate these mills. Then there would be much less badly manufactured lumber; the pro- fits of mill owners would be greater, and the task of the ae sales- men would be far more pleasant. The Advertising of Lumber and Shingles Is these days of rapidly changing conditions the purveyors ot almost every product in common use appear to be aware of the fact that the people as a whole have become voracious readers and also confirmed bargain-hunters. Whether the first mentioned truth is a result of the growth in refinement and the spread of education or the product of the almost universal struggle to make ends meet, is a prob- lem we wilingly leave to others to solve while we attempt to extract a moral from the facts themselves. In this manner the Western Lumberman, recently discusses a situation which is daily becoming of greater importance to the manufacturer of lumber, The spread of the reading habit and the initiation of modern merchandising methods have effected a revolution in old-time store- keeping and trading. Great departmental houses have been created in the United States and Canada, and as a result of the liberal adver- tising done in daily and weekly journa!s, trade papers, magazines and catalogues, some of these firms find purchasers in every state in the — Union and every province in the Dominion, actually numbering their customers by the million. Most of us have heard how Wanamaker, the great merchant prince, handled the advertising medium many years ago—he invested The experience of = CANADA the entire proceeds from the sale of his first barrowful of dry goods in newspaper space announcing the bargains he would offer the day following. Continuous publicity made him an hundred times a mil- lionaire. To bring the lesson nearer home, it is a fact well known in the advertising world that a certain Chicago mail order house, whose volume of business shows a tremendous growth each year, makes it a rule to spend annually in publicity six and one-quarter per cent. of its gross sales, which in 1910 reached the enormous total of $65,- 000,000. Out of every dollar received the firm think it good business to spend 6% cents to get another dollar's business. The ordinary merchant, if he be an advertiser at all, probably devotes one per cent. or less of his gross receipts to the work of keeping the buying public informed as to the quality of his goods and the range of prices await- ing customers. Is it any wonder, then, that mail order houses are driving the small storekeeper out of business, and making serious in- roads in the territory hitherto monopolized by leading firms? Until a few years ago the manufacturers of lumber and shingles in the United States and Canada did not evince any interest in the rapidity changing trade conditions. Certain enterprising lumbermen in state or province carried spaces in their trade journals, but the rank and file did not expend one cent for publicity. Particularly was this true of the shingle manufacturers, who seemed to think that they pos- sessed a heaven-sent immunity from successful competition. Thus we have the case of a vast industry deriving many millions from the LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 31 sale of products, yet lacking any definite program looking to the popularizing of their goods with present or prospective customers. This devil-may-care attitude—this penny-wise-pound-foolish policy—has led up to a state of things that will take long to set right again. While the lumber and shingle men have been taking their profits, or bucking unfavorable market conditions, the manufacturers of cement, patent roofings and other substitutes for lumber and shin- gles have been expending millions of dollars in advertising campaigns designed to impress the public with the merits of their goods. That they have met with a large measure of success is undoubted—the tremendous increase in the sales of cement and patent roofings can no longer be ignored. Several Washington and Oregon associations of lumber and shingle manufacturers—alive to the peril threatening the industry—are planning to raise a sum in excess of one hundred thousand dollars to help counteract the damage already done, and if possible re-establish their products in the public favor. While the sale of substitutes other than cement and steel in British Columbia and the prairie provinces has not yet assumed seri- ous proportions, the aggressiveness displayed in the invasion of other territory should be taken as a warning. Our shingle men stand to lose much should the demand for their product on the prairies suffer a curtailment. There is a great deal that is convincing to be said in favor of shingles as a roofing material—the makers should see to it that the information reaches both the retailer and consumer. Is The Retailer Ready For Trade? How many retail lumbermen have given the proper amount of attention to the market situation this summer? The answer would be hard to give, but many wholesalers would state that the percent- age of those who have neglected to do so is much larger than usual. The retailer this year has probably lost an opportunity such as he is not likely to have again for some time. How does the average re- tailer look at this matter? Does he follow the principle laid down by large financial and commercial firms, who study market condi- tions closely, over a long period of time and base the buying policy upon the conclusion thus reached? Some retailers do this. Many of them in fact follow this principle, but the percentage is not as great as it should be. There is no reason why a retailer should rot spend many an hour poring over the newspaper and trade journal accounts of trade conditions, weighing the evidence on the scales of experience which he has constructed out of his own business dealings, and reaching a very definite and valuable conclusion. With this con- clusion he should combine all the facts available about the consumers in his own district. He should gather information as to the plans of those in his locality who intend to build. He should watch the conditions of all the prospective lumber consumers whom he can reach and should be prepared in large measure beforehand, to meet their requirements at an attractive figure. It is only by keeping posted upon prospects and upon market conditions that the retailer can come out ahead of the game. Looking at the events of the present summer, it is difficult to conclude that many retailers have followed this principle. Had they done so, the volume of buying orders would have been greater. It looks as though most of them have placed too much importance up- on reports of hard times and have concluded that they would be able to buy lumber cheaper a little later on, forgetting the teachings of experience to the effect that they have done exactly the same thing in past years and have found out their mistake subsequently; also forgetting that in the very near future there is certain to be a short- age of cars and a higher level of prices. These things are just about as certain to come to pass as the tides are to ebb and flow. This year it already looks as though there will be a strong de- mand in the fall and a corresponding shortage of cars for handling both the increased movement of lumber and the enormously greater movement of grain which is now assured. It is difficult to understand why so many retailers refuse to recognize these facts at a time of year when lumber is cheap and cars are plentiful. But human nature seems to repeat itself all the time, and year after year there is about the same percentage of retailers clamouring for stocks at a time when cars ars scarce, who should have laid in their supplies a few weeks earlier. This is not written with a view to boosting the demand for lum- ber. We believe that a good demand is developing today and that it is certain to make itself felt in the near future. The object of this article is to stir up some retailers to get ahead of the fall demand. There is time even yet to decide upon requirements for the fall, before the rush comes. It can be done with reasonable safety today and it must be done by anyone who wishes to have stocks on hand and to be able to devote his time to selling and delivering lumber with- out having to worry about his ability to secure stocks on account of the car shortage. Editorial Short Lengths For Busy Readers On account of the light demand and low prices the British Colum- bit Shingle Manufacturers’ Association, announced on August Ist, that the mills would close and not reopen until some time in Septem- ber. Forty of the largest mills in the province are represented in the association. The National Hardwood Lumber Association, have issued in pam- phlet form a report of the official proceedings of the 16th annual con- - vention of the association. A generous supply of these pamphlets has been prepared and the secretary Mr. F. F. Fish, advises that he will be glad to send copies of the report to anyone interested. Hon. W. H. Hearst, Minister of Lands and Mines for Ontario, states that the forest fires of this season have not been so destructive as in former years. In the recent fires there has been little damage in the north, and the places where fires have occurred have been prin- cipally confined to districts burned over within a year or two. Before the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners, sitting in Montreal, the Fletcher Pulp and Lumber Company, Sherbrooke, P.Q., applied for a reduction in the rate on export lumber from Sher- brooke to Montreal by the Grand Trunk Railway. The application was postponed, the chairman promising to gather information as to the amount of lumber hauled. B.C. Lumberman’s Rapid Success J. G. Robson, New Westminster, B. C. Mr. J. G. Robson, president and managing director of the Timberland Lumber Company, Ltd., New Westminster, B. C., al- though a young man, has ad- vanced far on the road toward business success. Mr. Robson was born at Ayr, Ont., on April 20th, 1887, and was educated in the public school at that place. When he had reached an age to go into business he obtained em- ployment with the Ogilvie Flour Mills Company and spent three years for them buying wheat at various points in Manitoba. Af- ter this he got into the lumber business in the Crow’s Nest Pass country, and in 1908 started a shingle manufacturing business at New Westminster. All this was preliminary to a successful career as a manufac- J. G. Robson turing lumberman which opened to Mr. Robson in the year 1910, when he took over the plant and limits of the Timberland Lumber Company, Limited, then a joint stock company. From that time until the present, the company has been making rapid strides and has been exceptionally successful. The mill of the company is located about six miles from New Westminster on the line of the British Columbia Electric Railway. The head office is at New Westminster. The mill manufactures about 50,000 feet per day, 65 per cent. of which is fir and the balance spruce and cedar. It is built and equip- ped specially for handling bill orders. Mr. Robson has made it his general policy to see that every log as it comes to the mill fits in with an order for stock already on hand. Thus the logs are rushed directly from the woods to the cars as quickly as possible. Delays are avoided and the cost of manufac- ture is greatly reduced. In order to carry out this policy Mr. Robson has made himself personally familiar with every detail in connection with the whole manufacturing process from the selection of the trees in the woods to their sale in the market. Practically nothing occurs in connection with the operation of the plant, or the woods opera- tions, with which he is not intimately acquainted. Any lumber man- ufacturer will readily appreciate the great advantage which Mr. Robson thus has in turning out high grade lumber and timber and dis- posing of it at a profit. In addition to his interests in the Timberland Lumber Company, Mr. Robson owns about one-third interest in the Westminster Wood- working Company, Limited, at New Westminster. This company operates a sash, door and woodworking plant. Mr. Robson is also chairman of the lumber committee of the New Westminster Board of Trade and a prominent figure in Hoo Hoo, in which he occupies the important position of Vicegerent Snark for Western B. C. The limits of the Timberland Lumber Company, Limited, are located close to the mill, a fact which also assists greatly in the economical and rapid production of high class lumber and timber. A logging railway about three miles long is now being built into the limits from the mill. The equipment for this line has already been purchased, or ordered, and includes a Climax locomotive. Mr. Robson is one of those typical western lumbermen who are equipped with a natural business instinct and a cheerful optimism which enables them to weather periods of commercial disturbance and to take every possible advantage of more favorable conditions whenever they develop. He is today a firm believer in the immedi- ate future of the lumber trade in British Columbia and looks forward to an active and profitable fall trade followed by record business in 1914. The work of improving the plant of the Riordon Pulp and Paper Company, Hawkesbury, Ont., is proceeding at a very satisfactory rate. The third of the new digesters has been completed and has been tested prior to lining; the fourth digester is more than a third com- pleted. One of the new digesters will start on November Ist and another on Ist December. The company have an enormous stock of pulp wood at the mill, the pile containing about 50,000 cords or more. 3 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER American Staves for Scotland The United States Daily Consular and Trade Reports in a recent issue say: “Until quite recently there was no possibility of American manufacturers competing for the herring-barrel trade in Aberdeen, Scotland, the local price being about 70 cents per barrel, but owing to the gradual advance in price of Swedish spruce and Scotch fir, of which these barrels are made, it may soon be possible for the American trade to compete. Only two sizes of herring barrels are made, called, re- spectively, the barrel and the half barrel. The former is 31 inches long by 18 inches in diameter at the ends and 22 inches in the middle. The half barrel is 24 inches long, 14 inches diameter at the ends, and 18 inches in the middle. The staves are about 4 inches wide and three- fourths inch thick. The barrels sold in mid-June at 84 cents and the half barrels at 70 cents each set up, if bought by the thousand. The barrel materials are imported almost entirely from Sweden, the staves, invariably of Swedish spruce and of the dimensions already stated, come ready-made. The Scotch fir for making the ends also comes largely from Sweden as the local supply seems to be growing scarcer every yeat. Staves are about $53 per St. Petersburg standard, each standard yielding staves for 195 barrels or 300 half barrels. The ends are im- ported usually in 9-foot lengths, 3%4 to 9 inches broad, and three- fourths inch thick, the price being $20.50 per thousand superficial feet, each thousand feet yielding 240 pairs of ends. For half barrel ends, the usual lengths are 6 feet 3 inches, 3 to 8 inches wide, and eleven-sixteenths inch thick, the price being $19.50 per thousand superficial feet; each thousand feet of lumber yields 320 pairs of ends. Many of the larger cooperage firms in this district are able to use as much as 1,600 St. Petersburg standard of Swedish spruce for staves and 1,000,000 superficial feet of Scotch fir for ends in the course of a year. There is no duty on cooperage coming into this country ex- cept the harbor dues, amounting to about 60 cents per ton, with a charge of 25 cents per ton on ship’s register.” No Discrimination Against Canadian Pulp An official and definite assurance that there will be no discrimina- tion against Canadian pulp in the provisions of the new United States tariff has been received by the Canadian Government from Washing- ton. Although it has been the general belief among Canadian pulp manufacturers that they were to be discriminated against, this view has not been entertained by the Government and it now appears that its view is the correct one. The supposed discrimination was looked for as a result of a clause in the proposed United States tariff govern- ing wood pulp imports, which provides that pulp manufactured in any province in which there was any increased license fee, or any restric- tion against the export of either pulp, pulp wood or pulp paper, or chemical pulp, coming from such province, should be subject to a duty . of $2 per ton, all other pulp or pulp wood being allowed to enter the United States duty free. The belief in Canada was that this provision would operate against pulp manufactured from wood cut on Crown lands in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. The Government ac- cordingly communicated with the British Embassy at Washington and representations were made to the United States Government. The matter was finally referred to the United States officials whose duty it would be to interpret the enactment, and their statement is that no discrimination would result. This effectually sets at rest the whole recent agitation over the matter. Sir Lomer Gouin, Premier of Quebec Province, stated to certain paper interests recently that no matter what was done in regard to the tariff by the new Administration at Washington, the embargo on Crown Lands pulp wood in Canada would not be raised. This sets definitely at rest the uncertainties over Crown Lands wood in case a discriminatory tariff were to be imposed by the United States. It is now generally believed that paper and pulp will be admitted free to the United States, while as regards chemical pulp, manufacturers can see no reason for putting on a discriminatory tax, since there has been no demand for this from sulphite manufacturers in the States, and since, in any case, a discriminatory tax on sulphite made from Crown Lands wood would fail in its object of getting the embargo on such wood raised. A copy of “No-Rim-Cut News,” the official organ of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company of Canada, has reached us. The paper is made exceedingly attractive by a number of cuts and upon the front page is to be found a view of what is to be the new home of the com- pany in Toronto. It contains considerable information concerning the Goodyear company and their methods of operation. An article on their monthly credit memos is interesting, white the description of their laboratory tests of all raw materials and the second instalment of the method of making an automobile tire are full of information. “No- Rim-Cut News” should prove interesting reading to the many users of rubber tires. ie CANADA oa y= owe ~ltny, 4 5 area eS ie mae a LUMBERMAN ‘ AND WOODWORKER 33 Panoramic view showing Bridge over reversible falls, St. John, N. B., and J. R. Warner Company's saw mill. Lumbering Operations on the St. John . Development of the Industry from the Early Days to the Present— The Shear Boom and its Results By I. Fraser Gregory The St. John River was first visited by white men on 24th June, 1604. Champlain and DeMonts were the explorers. As it was St. John’s Day the river was named after this Saint. The landing of the Loyalists at the mouth of the river and the birth of the City of St. John on the 18th of May, 1783, one hundred and twenty-nine years ago, was the beginning of the “Story of Lumbering on the St. John Raver. The St. John River drains the largest territory of any river flow- ing into the Atlantic Ocean between the St. Lawrence and Susque- hanna rivers, with a total length of 450 miles and a drainage area of about 26,000 square miles. The early lumbering on the river was confined to the territory below Grand Falls on account of the Falls, and on account of the destruction there would be to lumber coming over them. It was not until the year 1850, when pine was getting scarce, that anyone ven- tured to cut above the Falls, logs and timber to come to St. John. The headwaters of our river overlap the Chaudiere in Quebec, the Penobscot in Maine, and the Restigouche and Miramichi in our own province. The territory drained nearly equals the area of our whole province. Like a great tree it is spread out, each of its branches contributing to the volume of water passing into our harbor under the Suspension Bridge. Although we now have railways from the mouth of the river to the St. Francis River and at the source in Quebec where there are set- tlements, when you leave these settlements you have 90 to 100 miles of water in the forest without people or roads, excepting the tote roads of the lumbermen. All is as God made it. The St. John is an international and interprovincial river and the lumberman must understand the Crown Land regulations in New Brunswick and Quebec, also the conditions in the State of Maine, where there are no State lands. The Legislature of that State having * Of Murray & Gregary, St. John, N. B. ~ Log Rafting on the St. John River. decided in its wisdom fifty years ago that the wild lands were not worth the cost of caring for, sold them for a song to private individ- uals.. The result has been a great loss of revenue to the State and the making of enormous wealth in some families. The method of operating the Crown Lands of Quebec and New Brunswick are very different, but it would take too much time to com- pare them. My own opinion is Quebec has a much better system than New Brunswick. With the building of the Intercolonial Railway and later what is now the Canadian Pacific Railway from St. John to Fredericton and on up to Edmundston, and still later the Temiscouta and Bangor and Aroostook, lumbering conditions changed. The increasing popula- tion up river has had its effect, also the establishing of branch banks or trust companies in every town or village. The changes are still going on and will continue until the last sawmill disappears from the City of St. John, but that will not be to-morrow, for St. John is yet the best place in which to manufacture, even if it costs more to get the logs here. Here we have transportation facilities to all parts of the world by water, which is cheaper at all times than rail carriage, a good market for our by-products, good machine shops, well trained men, and a milling season 50 per cent. longer than there is up river. The lumbermen of the past were indeed the pioneers on the St. John River, and they were men that we cannot but admire when we look back at their achievements in spite of the tremendous odds against them. Their portage roads have become our highways, their depot camps and mill sites our towns and villages. The export of lumber from St. John to Great Britain did not com- mence in earnest until the date of the Crimean War, 1854, when the Baltic ports were closed to Great Britain and she had to look else- where for her timber, and masts and spars for her navy. So let us take an operation a little later and go to Grand River. There were no railways in the Province, all supplies had to be taken up river by A Log Jam at Van Buren, on St. John River, | his | Hy \down to the booms below Fredericton the text spring. 34 On the St. John River, at Grand Isle Me. water from St. John in the summer and by teams in winter. The start would be made from Fredericton in late September or early October, just as the autumn freshets began, in one or more towboats—long flat bottomed boats with a cabin at the stern, on top of which the steers- man with the end of his long sweep in his hand guided the boat and kept a sharp lookout for rocks ahead. ‘The horses travelled the shore towing the boat on a long line made fast to the foot of the single mast set well forward. A guy line ran from the middle of the tow line through a block at the masthead to bitts at the foot of the mast. By pulling on this line it was possible to raise the tow line to clear rocks or bushes along the shore. By proper manipulation of the sweep the boat ran in the water parallel with the shore and could be steered to right or left of the rocks. The cargo of the boat consisted of pork, codfish, corned beef, flour, beans, dried apples, molasses and tea as provisions for the men; very seldom any potatoes, no sugar or butter and no fresh meat. For the _ horses, hay and oats. Hay was worth $12.00 per ton; oats, 50c. per bushel; pork, $32.00 a barrel; flour, $11.00 per barrel, and molasses 50c. per gallon. ; There; was invariably a big. chest called the “Wangan,” which contained/first of all tobacco, then warm jumpers, underclothing, mitts, aS ccasins, writing paper, cards, j¢ws’ harps, patent medicines, etc., etd, in fact a little of everything that the boss thought might be useful dicing the long winter. ‘hese were sold to the men as wanted and charged up to them. It is ‘a common report that the prices charged wereMfabulous, and woe to the man who was careless about “Wangan” bill during the winter; perhaps when spring came no- thing was coming to him. To come out of the woods with money, he needed to be well clothed when/he\went in. From the “Wangan” socks cost 60c. a pair, tobacco $1/per pound. The Rate of Wages The men were hired in Fredericton, sométimes by the month, but just as often for the route, which meant for aAump sum they agreed to work the winter in the/woods, and also ¢ontinue until the drive got If they de- serted before the end of their contract they lost_any pay coming to ‘them. The best men (choppers) got from $12 to $f6-a month. Re Stetson Cutler & Company’s Mill, St. John, N.B CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER gent street was the headquarters fdr the men flocking in from the ' country to hire for the woods. ‘Theér€ was plenty of rum going. Each | man hired demanded an advance on account of wages to rig himself out and leave with his family, but often\the whole advance was squan- | dered before the start, and it was usually.a pretty drunken party that | boarded the boats. | -——Sometimes when the party was large some of the horses were ' driven on the highways with loaded wagons; they usually made better time than the tow-boats. The boats took nearly a week to get to Grand Falls, being towed from the dawn of day until night. With low water there was many a struggle to get over the bars. In the hard spots the tow line was shortened until the horses were in the bed of the river close to the bow of the boat, one or two teams, a rider being on the back of one horse of each team, the men in the water, each side of the boat, with poles and peavies, the boss, from his point of vantage on the top of the cabin, directing. To make horses and men all pull together for a mighty effort required engineering ability and lung power. Sometimes skids or rollers had to be put under the boat, and as a last resort it might have to be partly unloaded. A rider on a tow-boat team must be a man of skill and nerve; the horses are restive under the conditions, and a rider could easily be thrown or his leg crushed between the animals. At Grand Falls the boats and their cargoes had to be hauled from the lower to the upper basin. There would probably be several par- ties there at one time and the sight was inspiring, the engineering ability displayed by the foreman and the rivalry of the different crews to make the portage in quickest time lending a snap to the whole proceedings. Two days more travel brings us to the scene of our operations, say twenty-five miles up Green River and in the wilderness. Rice if the water in Green River was too low the tow-boats were left at its mouth and the teams hauled in the equipment and pa ons over al Foad that would be called to-day impassible. 1 evd_ “and the site of the camp Six Life in the Camp Pu Lot alain cconn had been cruise eres located, so all started to build it, and th Chora for the horses. days would probably complete thd ; *Let me describe the camp ‘I would be about 30 feet wide and 40 feet long, built of logs, or rathéf, the ends were logs. To look at it, it Was nearly all roof, the side walls under the eaves being only two logs high To the peak of the roof it was teh or eleven feet. Log rafters were setyon the side walls, poles crosged them lengthwise of the camp, and the toot avas covered with cedar splits or singles four feet long, the whole\was chinked with moss/one door in an end and probably no windows, the interior being lighted Tong Lp e smoke hole in the roof, about four feet wide and seven feet long, ed up a little above the roof line to make some draft, if possible. thea the snow got deep in the winter it was almost completely covered, only the ends and rough log chimney showing. There were no stoves; an open fire was kept going constantly on the stone hearth in the middle of the camp, the smoke finding it way out through the smoke hole in the roof as best it could, and in calm, still winter weather it did very well, but when storms raged they were apt lve biown down, when every nook and corner of the camp was filled With smoke, to the discomfort of the men inside. Across the fire high above it a pole passed, and from it hung great hooks, on which the cook swung the big pots. At one end of the hearth was the bean hole, of which many of you may have heard—a hole in the ground into which the coal from the hearth could be scraped, completely covering the pot containing the soaked and parboiled beans, with a generous piece of pork, then epsscse = ~ Murray & Gregory Mill, St. John, N.B. CANADA LUMBERMAN covered with ashes and earth and left over night. When the pot was dug out next day, the baked beans, still piping hot, beat any of the canned varieties of to-day and even “Mother’s Own Make.” 4 On each side of the camp were the bunks, the beds being made of spruce bows. The men slept side by side, with their heads close under the eaves, and their feet extending towards the centre of the camp. At the foot of thé bunks was the “Deacon Seat,” a flatted log. Often it crossed the camf, making three sides of a square around the fire, the fourth side of RO at being occupied by the cook. On this seat the men sat about the fire after their day’s work, swapping stories and songs of the woods, home and-church, the elder men giving sage advice to the boys. Remember; \there was no Standard or Imperial Oil Companies at this time, and the men had only the light from the fire in the long winter evenings. It is true there were candles or tal- low dips, but they were too precious to light acamp. The cook might have one or two lighted to assist him in his work, and the teamsters had to have them for their lanterns to take fo_the hovel to look after their horses—not colt-blast lanterns’ as wehavef but tin boxes about the shape of a half-gallon can, punched full of holes, usually in a de- sign, with candle inside and a little light getting out through the openings which were punched from the inside, the outside being rough like a vegetable grater. , With the Cook “The cook occupied the end of the camp farthest from the door. On a rough table against the wall he made his bread and sweet cake. It was made fresh every day, not yeastraised bread, but short or saleratus bread, and to bake it it was ut in pans in a reflector before the fire. This was a tin affair aan? two and a half feet long and fourteen inches wide on the ends, with sloping top. It was open on the side next the fire and bottom, but closed on the top, back and ends. Under it one or two pans of dough were put and set before the fire until baked. vc Just inside the door was the grindstone, at which the choppers and swampers took turns sharpening their axes for the next day’s work. At that time no table was set from which the men ate. When the cook, who is the supreme power inva lumber camp, gave the word, each man in turn stepped up to the fire with tin plate and cup in hand and got his portion from the steaming pots and carried it to the Dea- can Seat, where he sat and ate it. « The camp that boasted a fiddler or even a jew’s harp player was to be envied. Singers were also desirable, and did much to entertain in the evenings about the fire. Bu their songs, I can’t describe them; nothing we have nowadays resembles hem. They called it singing by air, and there was no air to it, but thé_telling of a story of many verses about a maiden fair or a warrior bold in a drone that went up and down the scale, as the singer saw fit; no two would sing the same song to the same air—it was the story that counted. « At 9 p.m. lights were out and all had retired, leaving, possibly, a single individual laboriously writing a letter home. As soon as the fire commenced to die down it would géf/very cold, and from time to time someone who was too cold too sleep would get up and replenish the fire. Between 4.30 and 5 a.m. the’ cook, having breakfast well under way, would call “All hands, turn out.” \Breakfast was quickly disposed of, and the men started for their - work, with a lunch box slung over the shoulder of a swamper in each crew. Before daylight the men were on their Sfound, probably hav- ing walked two or three miles. They boiled thefAcettle and lunched in the open, not returning to the camp until daylight was gone. The Season’s Cut In those days a million and a half to two million was a big opera- AND WOODWORKER 35 Matias y, EN. ¢ View on St. John River showing a Shear Boom. tion. Very little yarding was done, but what there was, was done with two horses. All the trees were felled with the axe. No logs under eleven inches at the top end were cut, and the whole tree was taken out of the woods in one piece, the average being six pieces to the thousand. Four teams could get a million of logs in the winter; now it takes six pairs. A pair of horses and driver could be hired for $1 per, or $26 per month. Then they only lunched once in the day; now twice. The value of logs delivered in St. John was $6 per thousand. No stumpage was paid to the government, but they paid $4 per square mile for permit to cut the area. There has been no change in the hauling sleds excepting that they are a little wider to-day. There is no question as to the snowfall being less now than it was in the olden times. Then it averaged about five feet in the winter, and when the snow was deep the choppers cut down trees standing on their snowshoes. Then there were no holidays for the men excepting Christmas, and it was celebrated among themselves in the camp. As spring approached and the long, bright days of March came, preparations were made for the drives. Men whipsawed boards for flangers and bateaux, pike poles and peavies were made and ironed. The majority of the men stayed on for the drive, which started about the Ist of May, fully two weeks later than now. Life on the Drive The great success of the drive is to get a good start, so the suc- cessful operater was good and ready when the roads commenced to break up, and the men enjoyed a few days’ rest waiting for water in the streams. As soon as there was enough running to float a log they commenced to roll in the landings—that is, the piles ices along the banks that had been hauled out in the winter. The landings often ex- tend across the stream, only having a small opening in the middle, into which the logs could be rolled one after the other as they are floated out by the water. At the beginning it is slow work, the night being cold, the water runs off. In the morning there is little or none, but as the sun gets higher and the day advances, it increases, perhaps too much, and the men have difficulty in keeping the logs moving Miller Brother's Mill, St. John, N.B. 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN without jamming, and may be forced into the icy water up to their hips to free an obstruction. In a few days the landings are all in and the start made. Provisions and camping outfit are loaded into the tow-boat, and away they go on their long march down river to the booms below Fredericton. No shear booms existed to guide the logs past bars or rocks and keep them in the channel. No corporation drives were ahead caring for their logs and hurrying them on to their destination. The crew that started with the logs must take them all the way through. At the same time other operations were being driven into the main river. At once you ask how did the different operaters know their logs? They were all marked in the woods with an axe, cutting some characters through the bark, each operater hay- ing his own mark. These marks, while intelligible to a lumberman, mean nothing to the ordinary citizen. Some of the marks were “Wild Goose;”’ “Beaver Hat,” “Square Forty,” “Purtle;” Sisal Gail rere. etc. I could talk an hour on marks alone and make it interesting. The start once made the crew is strung out on both sides of the river, pushing the logs off the shores, where they may catch. Ahead the best men are watching the bad spots where jams might occur, and from time to time are called upon to run out over the floating lumber in swift running water and with pole or peavie dislodge the key log in what might in a short time be a serious jam. Hourly they risk their lives at their work and think nothing of it, but they are heroes, these Canadian stream drivers, and the best specimen of men the world can produce. Did they not prove it in the South African war? The rear of the drive is brought up by the bateaux crews, and the boss who takes care no logs are left behind, the boats being used to carry them to one side ot the river or the other or onto the islands. At the beginning there is not much work for the horses and they stand in a flanger or the tow boat and are passengers. The drivers start their work at daylight. As soon as they are off the cook and cookee break camp and get under way in the towboat, now running with the current and guided with the long sweep at the stern through the workers to the camping ground for the night, where the tents are once more set up. They are not the wall or circular tents we know, but long shed tents Open in front and sloping down to the ground at the back. The cook starts his fire, makes his bread in the reflectors, boils his pork and otherwise prepares the evening meal. An abundance of wood is gathered to start a long fire in front of the tent. As daylight fades from the sky the men come straggling in, most of them wet to their waist, eat their meal and throw them- selves on the ground under the tent behind the fire and are asleep in jig time. Saving Stranded Logs As the drives get farther down river more logs are found strand- ed along the shores and logs of other operators mixed with theirs, and the horses are put to work hauling them into the water again, com- monly called sacking. As every crew is working independently, the marks on the logs are watched carefully by the men and boss to see that only the logs belonging to themselves are handled. Often one crew would overtake an other on the river, when an effort might be made by the crew catching up to drive through, or possibly the crews might join forces and bring the two drives along together, the expense being shared by the operators in what they considered a fair proportion. At Grand Falls all the boats and equipment had to be transferred from the upper to the lower basin. It was perhaps the first chance the men had had to get rum since they had gone into the woods in the Fall, and there were many sharks about ready to take their money. No wonder there were many wild times at the Falls when the drives were coming out. Every boss was thankful when he got his crew started below the Falls and away from further temptation. Day after day the drive continued, the water always getting lower, the days hotter, and the sack heavier—men getting footsore or worn out and obliged to quit, when they would fasten a couple of logs to- gether into a catamaran and on it float down the river, navigating it as best they could to Fredericton or their homes. Between the first and middle of June the drive would get in to the boom, a weary party, a mere remnant of the crow that had broken the landings, but tri- umphant, for they had not “hung up.” At Fredericton the bars and lumbermen’s boarding house keep- ers stood ready to fleece them, and many of them were soon parted from their hard-earned money. The First Booms The first boom was situated where the Glasier boom is to-day at what was then called the “short ferry.” In the earliest times there were no booms but boats manned by expert river men watched the river day and night from Cliffs Point above Fredericton to the Short Ferry below, and towed into safety any spars or timber that might be floating down. An act to incorporate the Fredericton Boom Com- pany was passed on the 13th of April, 1844, in the seventh year of aN AND WOODWORKER Queen Victoria’s reign. The incorporators were: John Glasier, Stephen Glasier, James Taylor, William J. Bedell, Jacob McKean, Isaac Kilburn, Duncan Glacier and Sjafford Barker. The objects as expressed were: picking up, securing and rafting timber, logs, masts, spars and other lumber. The capital of the company was £2,000 or $8,000. There was a double liability clause in the charter and the rate fixed by charter for rafting logs was two shillings and sixpence per thousand. As first constructed, there were no jam piers in the boom, but small sunken piers with chains and buoys attached to which the log boom was fastened. This style of boom continued until 1863 when the first jam piers were built, the old method not having proved secure with the increased quantity of lumber. The second boom to be built was the Sterling, then the Gill, and last of all in 1878 the Douglas Boom above Fredericton. There were no sheer booms. Ordinary chain boom was used to sheer the logs as far as possible, the open gaps being watched by boats. A few years before the incorporation of the Boom Company the Glasiers undertook the securing and booming of the lumber on the river, but they got into financial difficulties and just previous to the formation of the company it was being done by John and Isaac Burpee. Before following the lumber further, I will describe the method of logging and stream driving as conducted today with the improve- ments we have over our predecessors. 7 Levi Pond’s Invention In 1876 Levi H. Pond, an American from Michigan, came to Fredericton to demonstrate to the lumbermen a shear boom that he had recently invented, and that was then being used in his native state, with the expectation of selling his rights. The purpose of the boom is to direct the run of logs in a river so as to always keep them in the channel and to prevent their piling up on bars, heads of islands, rocks, etc., etc., also to direct their flow into booms, and adjustable, so that the river can be quickly opened to allow the passage of all kinds of craft and promptly closed again. The lumbermen of the day realized that if he could do all he said his invention was most valuable and would be the means of saving much money and time in stream driving and the securing of the lumber. A trial boom was built and experimented with in the river and proved every claim that was made for it. Immediately a com- pany was formed to build and operate shear booms on the river, paying the inventor a royalty on every thousand of lumber that ran past them. The Fredericton Boom Company also agreed to pay the inventor a royalty for their use and this company continued until the patents expired. Mr. Pond made his home on the river until his death, a few years ago, and was continuously a contractor in connec- tion with driving or the operation of his booms. This in short is the history of Pond’s Patent Shear Boom, the best invention ever pro- duced to assist stream driving, and now used in every country. The. principle of the shear boom is exactly the same as that whereby a sailing vessel! tacks or beats to windward. Instead of the wind, we have the water of the stream constantly flowing in one direction; instead of the sail, we have the rudders of the boom adjustable as the sails of a boat—we call them fins. -A Great Aid to Driving Now the object of the boom is to direct the course of logs in a stream. To: accomplish this we have extended out from one shore, in a slanting position down river, a boom along which the logs can slide as they strike it, flowing promiscuously down the stream, to the end of it, thus being carried across the river to clear an obstruc- tion such as a rock or island. How to keep the outer end of the boom in the desired position out in the river, without the aid of an- chors or lines, is the trick. To do it a string of logs is made, the ends lapping over one another shingle fashion, so that a surface with- out obstruction is presented to the floating logs, the first boom log is made fast to the shore by a strong chain, the string logs are tog- gled with chains and on the down river side at each toggle a half log or deal is hitched in at one end—this is called the Fin,—and by setting the whole number at the same angle to each boom log holding it in place by a stout spar each acts as a sail in the water and each does its share towards shoving the outer end of the boom up river as desired. The boom resembles a lot of letters “A” strung together by one side. This is the simplest form of boom and the one commonly used in stream driving. A more elaborate boom is used at Fredericton, where the channel of the river has to be opened and closed many times a day. There a boom three or four logs wide of flatted timber is made and the fins are hinged on one side of it, and instead of being held in a fixed position by a spar are connected by a wire rope lead- ing to a winch at the shore end. When the cable is slack the fins lie flat beside the boom and the whole thing tails out in the current. By tightening upon the cable with the winch the fins commence to separate from the boom and the lower end is forced out into the ‘tance driven. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER stream by the water striking the fins—a simple contrivance now to all of us. First Log Driving Company \\The driving of each operation into the booms individually being /an expensive undertaking and unsatisfactory it was decided that the driving on the main river from Grand ear Fredericton might well be done by a contractor who "ange r y as soon as logs com- menced running in the river in the S inband keep at it, driving all the logs until they were in the boom So an Act to incorporate the St. John River Log Driving Company was passed April 2nd, 1886. The incorporators being: Fred Hale, Wm. Tidlie, W. H. Murray, John Kilburn, Walter Stevens, W. Giberson, E. L. Jewett, J. Hayward, D. Nixon, A. F. Rando!ph, i Se Leighton, Israel Merritt, C. Hagerman, i: Hume, Thos. Phair, George R. Burtt, Robert Connors, Isaac H. Page, Franklin Stetson, George B. Dunn, ii F. Richardson, David Kes- wick, C. F. Woodman, W. H. Cunliffe, George T. Baird, Adam Bev- eridge, Jas. Yerxa, M. Nadeau, Fred Moore, W. F. Fowler This company continues today. It was not a stock company but a mutual organization Whereby the driving of all the logs in the main river was done by contractor at a fixed price from the mouth of certain rivers belo € Falls, the price being according to the dis- Robert Corners was ‘the first contractor. By this method the cost of driving from the Falls to Fredericton was reduced 75 per cent. This Corporation driving having proved so successful in the year 1891, the Madawaska Log Driving Company was formed to drive the ‘logs from the mouth of the Allagash to Grand Falls on similar lines, and last Winter another company was formed to drive from the mouth of Baker Branch to Allagash. So that now prac- tically the whole river will be driven by Corporation drivers and not by individual operators as it was years ago. Today most of the logs are cut by jobbers. These are country- men who live close to the scene of the operation, who agree to cut and haul to the landings at a certain price per thousand. There may be big and little jobbers. The larger ones hire men and horses as may be required and have camps of considerable size, housing thirty or more men very comfortably. The small jobber, and he is in the majority, goes into the woods in the autumn and builds a camp di- vided in two parts, one end of the camp being occupied by his horse or team, the other by his crew of three or four, probably his half grown sons. This crew usually goes home on Saturday night to come back on Monday laden with cooked provisions for the week, prin- cipally a big pot of beans and bag of bread. Their camp is usually dirty and cold and the workers are ill fed, for all work logging and no time or care is given to the camp. 4 In other cases the whole family move into the woods to camp for the winter and the mother looks after the welfare of her husband and boys in the camp. These camps are quite homelike, especially if you find in it a baby swinging in a cradle made from a flour barrel. “This method of lumbering is most advantageous in the Province of Quebec, when short logs are cut suitable for the English market.? At the Depot Camps The outfit of the operator being a Depot Camp where provisions are kept to be distributed to the jobbers as required and a staff of scalers and markers who continuously move about among the job- bers measuring up their logs and paint-marking them, also inspecting the quality and otherwise supervising. At this depot provision must always be made for the housing of men and horses, so that if a jobber for any cause quits work, men and horses can be quickly got to- gether to get his logs to the river. These depot camps have a sleeping camp for the men, cook house and eating camp, hovel for the horses, granary, blacksmith and car- penter shop. The cooks have a great boiler plate stove with all the regular kitchen utensils, and whereas in olden times pork and beans were the main diet, now the bill of fare is superior to what most work- men have in their own homes. Fresh beef and potatoes, pies, dough- nuts and all sorts of caké. Butter and sugar are always in evidence. At these camps boats are built, peavies and poles made, sleds mended, horses shod and provisions received from the portages. The Boss has a small camp called the “Beaver House,” which contains the wagon and office as well as sleeping quarters. If there is no logging done from this camp it is a sleepy enough place at mid- winter after the jobbers are well started for a short time, but soon preparations for the drive go on from day to day and men commence coming in for it and the hustle begins. This camp is usually con- nected with the outside world by telephone. Although the jobbers cut the logs the stream driving is done by the operator with down river men. The natives are not usually good river drivers, besides every day’s drive takes them farther from home, and a longer distance to walk back, while every day’s drive brings the down river man nearer home. So while the natives are em- ployed in breaking in the landings and perhaps driving a little way, as _ they never continue with the drive to its termination at Big Rapids. 37 In the State of Maine the logs are cut the full length of the tree. They are too heavy to handle with a single horse and require more strength to load and unload than the little Quebec jobber I have decribed has in his outfit. So we have these camps of forty to eighty men well housed in high light camps, heated with large stoves, the cook house being separate from the sleeping room. Plenty of light at night, with songs, stories, books and newspapers to pass the evenings. Logging Engines and Trains In many of these operations logging engines and trains of sleds have been used for several years past. These engines on a good ice road can haul immense loads of logs and have made it possible to get logs so far removed from the stream as were impossible with horses, or the logs can be hauled farther down a stream to bigger water where the “drive would be much more sure. The jobbers on the American side are men with larger crews and are more in the class with contractors. There has been little change in the method of driving, but dams have been built to conserve the water and dynamite is freely used to break up the ice in the lakes and dead waters, besides rocks in- numerable, that would be likely to create a jam have been blown up in the main river and smaller streams. At Big Rapids, 230 miles above Fredericton, the drive ends. The drivers continuing down river in their flangers to the railway at Con- ners. Some may even go as far as the Falls before they abandon their boats. From Big Rapids to Fredericton the Corporation Drives handle the logs. From Big Rapids to the mouth of the Allagash, which is above the Madawaska Log Driving Company limits, the logs have been driven by a private contractor and from Allagash to Grand Falls by the Madawaska Log Driving Company. Below Big Rapids shear booms are in evidence everywhere, guid- ing the logs from bad places and keeping them in the channel. The driving is done by crews on sections who drive their particular part of the river, then tow back or load their outfit on the train and get back to their starting point, driving down again and again so long as there are any logs to drive and water to permit. This year the ‘Corporation commenced at the mouth of Baker Branch, ninety miles farther up river than it has been the custom to start, the new company being called the Upper St. John River Log Driving Company. Bridges Over River In recent years bridges have been built across the river at Fort Kent, Van Buren, Grand Falls, Andover, Florenceville, Hartland, Woodstock, Hawkshaw and Fredericton. All these bridge piers catch logs and increase the work of driving and the delaying of the logs, but the greatest delay to the logs takes place at Van Buren. About nine years ago the St. John Lumber Company erected mills at this point, where the river is the boundary on the American side of the river, with a capacity of about forty millions a year, boomed the river, and since that time have stopped all the logs, sorting out their own and passing the others on. This delays the drive below Van Buren fully four weeks, the logs being turned out on a much lower pitch of water than when they are stopped at the sorting booms. The establishing of this sorting boom, we believe, is in direct violation of the Ashburton Treaty, which says that the river shall be kept free to both nations for all time. Much friction between down river lumbermen and the St. John Lumber Company has ensued during this stoppage of their logs. On one occasion the drivers on the river came to blows over the matter. About four years ago the governments of the United States and Canada appointed a Commission to deal with the matter, who up to the present time have made no report, and don’t seem likely to in the near future. The loss to the lumbermen of Fredericton and St. John is very great by reason of their logs being delayed, and it is a shame that the Commission has not reported before this, for their decision must be to give the Canadians more rights than they are now enjoying. The tendency of the times is to manufacture as close to the stump as possible, so in recent years one tributary after another has been dammed and manufacturing plants established so that logs no longer come into the main river where this is done. Over half a century ago Alex. Gibson closed the Nashwask. Since then the Meduxnikeag, Becaguimac, Aroostook, Big Madawaska and Fish Rivers have been closed. Only a portion of the cut from Tobique comes into the main river and it would have been closed if it were not a salmon spawn- ing ground, for bills authorizing the building of a great dam on this river have been introduced in the Legislature from time to time, but always thrown out by that body. Conditions Getting Harder Conditions on the river are continuously getting harder, the cost of getting logs to St. John going up continuously and year after year vs CANADA LUMBERMAN the quantity getting smaller. exist in this ctiy. Now let us get back to the booms: The shears at the booms skim everything that floats off the surface of the whole and when the drives are in the whole cut of logs are jammed between the piers and the shore like nails in a keg mixed with shingles, refuse from the mills up river, old trees and any culch that will float. To sort them out and raft them, each mark by itself so that they may be delivered to their owners, is quite a task. Each lumberman has filed with the Log Driving Company a list of his marks and the separations he wants. From these statements the mark book is compiled and care- fully studied by the catch markers, who must be young active men with experience, and to whom is entrusted the work of re-marking the logs with a marking iron with marks that will designate into what joints they are to be put. The sorting works consist of two log flat booms say one-quarter of a mile, on which men can travel, arranged parallel with the bank of the river, say 70 or 80 feet apart, and at the down river end nar- rowed for a considerable distance to about 40 or 50 feet spanned by foot bridges at intervals. At the lower end the loading machine is placed. Now we will go back to the boom full of logs, between two jam piers or just below a taut line is stretched 4 or 5 feet from the water and forty or fifty feet long, above and below it at a convenient dis- tance stages are arranged from which the logs can be easily poled along. The catch markers stand on the moving logs that are being sorted turning them over with their calked boots, their left arm over the taut rope to prevent their falling into the water. In their right hand they hold their marking iron. Immediately they see the woods mark they stoop down and cut in it with their iron a new fresh mark and that is quickly made and designates where it goes. 38 The time will come when no mills will How Logs are Sorted Along the long flat booms that I have mentioned men are sta- tioned at intervals, called hitchers, who watch the logs coming past them and pick out the logs with the catch mark they have orders to look after, drawing them in sideways to the boom they are standing ‘on. With a mall a wooden wedge is driven into the log about the middle. A small line is fastened to the boom and hitched to the wedge, a second log outside the first, then-a third and so on until about forty lie orderly side by side, a small line holding them together and in their place. Marks that are running thick are hitched close to the sorting gap and farther down the marks that are not so frequent. As the logs run down this quarter mile stretch that I have mentioned they get fewer and fewer and by the time you get to the end all the logs are sorted. Probably there may be a stray mark for which no provision is made among the hitchers. This would be run into the grab-all to be assorted later. The culch passes on through the works, being hurried as quickly as possible by the men. As soon as thirty- five or forty logs (enough for a joint) have been hitched they are cast off from the boom and they are allowed to float down to the bottom markers. Here four men quickly drag two boom poles 25 to 30 feet long across the hitched logs, one at each end, as far as they will go, which will be five or six short of the whole number on the line. Immediately the poles are cut off an even length and with long augers holes are bored through the boom pole and into the log be- low; then hardwood pins are driven through the pole and into the log, tieing them together. As soon as this is complete they pass to the next crew who quickly take off the line and in the water is a complete bottom with five or six loose logs of the same mark beside it. On they go to the loader. The loader is the machine used to put the tier of logs on the joint above the boom poles, called the riders. A donkey engine on a scow securely moored alongside the boom does the work. From a high pile at the end of the scow a wire cable leads to the shore with a pretty sharp down grade; on this cable is mounted a travelling block- that is attached to the drum of the engine by a line that will haul it up the grade. On the opposite side two chains are fastened, the ends being secured to a float with an apron on one side, anchored securely in the channel down which the bottom is coming. The bottom is pushed to the side of the float under the apron that extends well out over the joint, the block is let go from the drum, it slides down the inclined wire until it and the chains are submerged. The loose logs that are to be the riders are pushed to the side of the float opposite the bottom over the submerged chains. Immediately the engine is started pulling up the running block and rolling the logs over the float and apron onto the bottom in the chain parbuckle. Men with peavies straighten out the logs to evenly distribute the weight and the joint is complete. It is now scaled or measured. The length of each piece is mea- sured, the diameter at the top end taken, and from a table authorized by the government, the superficial feet are made up. The number of the joint and the number of the pieces in it are cut in with a mark- ing iron. * AND WOODWORKER The rafting is now complete as far as the Log Driving Company is concerned and the freighter takes charge of it. Rafting by Farmers In addition to the logs that come through the booms many logs are rafted by farmers along the river as they pass their homes and run to Springhill where the Log Driving Company pays for the raft- ing and hands them over to the freighters. Springhill is also the mar- ket for bank logs cut above Fredericton, that is, logs that have been cut by farmers along the river, rafting at the landings and run to Springhill for sale. In the logs coming through the booms there are quite a number of logs that have no mark, or the marks have been so obliterated in pounding on the rocks coming down river that they cannot be read. These logs are rafted together, sold at public-auction and the proceeds divided pro rata among the operators having logs in the boom. Before the days of steamboats, logs, spars and timber were brought down the river by hand, the men propelling the raft with scull oars and long sweeps. They tented on the raft and cooked on it. Their progress was slow for they had to tie up if there was any head wind and in the Reach they could not work their rafts against the flood tide. Steamboats have been in use for towing on the river ever since the formation of the Boom Company and probably a few years before. It is the duty of the freighter to take the single joints from the boom, bracket them into the large rafts you see on the river in the summer, and deliver them to the mills at Indiantown, or to the hold- ing booms. Since the very beginning of freighting with steamers the Glasiers and Tapleys have been identified with it. It was begun by Duncan Glasier, his first steamer being named the “Transit,” a small boat that was built and operated for a short time in St. John as a ferry, but on account of the difficulty there was in starting and stop- ping the boat she was not a success and was chartered or purchased by the Glasiers. The second boat owned by the Glasiers was named the “Taratint,” and I understand that some portions of her engines are still in use in the tug Lilly, of the Glasier fleet. Six or seven years later David Tapley went into the business with the steamer “Magnet.” In 1866, he was succeeded by the firm of Tapley Bros., - who previously had been only surveyors and caretakers of lumber, they combining the freighting of the lumber with the business they then had. Up to the present time all the towing from the booms has been done by these two firms, although the pioneers and founders of the firms have passed away. The Main John It is said that the expression “The Main John,” as applied to the head of any business, and which is common throughout the United States and Canada, originated in the early days of the Boom Com- pany, when three Glasiers, Duncan, Stephen and John, were active in the work. John was the boss and to designate him he was called “The Main John.” In the early days of towing all the boats were side wheelers, the propeller being unknown, but today the propeller boat is the most popular and efficient for this kind of work. . On arrival at St. John the logs are usually surveyed by inde- pendent scalers, whose scale is final and binding between buyer and seller. Among the first scalers licensed by law for this work were :— ‘James Reynolds, Moses Tuck, Joseph Lingley, David Tapley, James Holly, Charles Eagles, John Coleman, J. E. Lingley, John Tapley. The firm of Tapley Bros. I have already mentioned as scalers. One other firm became prominent in the work. I refer to McLellan & Holly, composed of David McLellan, later Provincial Secretary, and James Holly, a member of the Legislative Council when it voted itself out of existence. The firm still continues as James Holly & Sons, although the founders are gone. First Steam Mill The first steam sawmill in New Brunswick was situated on the Straight Shore about where Miller Bros.’ mill stands today. It was built by Allan Otty and R. W. Crookshank and started on the 26th — July, 1822, in the presence of Jarvis Knight, Governor of Nova Scotia, and General Smith, who was in command of the troops at St. John. Previous to this time there were tide mills. One was at the Carleton mill pond where the winter port docks are now, the water being held in the mill pond when the tide receded to be utilized in the turning of the mill wheel. Another was at Cunabel’s Point, now the site of the pulp mill. To operate this mill a channel was cut through the point 300 feet long 60 feet wide and 25. feet deep. This channel was cut by the Mill Canal Company, Moses H. Perley, Secretary. It was started in July, 1836, and finished in the spring of 1837. The same company operated the mill. These tide mills only cut logs for local consumption. The first mention of spruce deals being shipped was in the year 1822, the year the first steam mill started, and they were shipped by schooner — Amelia to Cork. They were cut by hand. Very little sawn lumber di was shipped after this until the fifties when the Crimean closed the Baltic to Great Britain; as previously mentioned, In the late fifties and sixties there were a great many steam mills built and the export of sawn lumber increased very fast. At the same time shipbuilding was at its height and St. John was most prosperous and grew very rapidly, the lumber from the mills being shipped in home built ves- sels to all parts of the world. At that time St. John was the fourth largest ship-owning port of the world. Some of the mills in operation at this period were:— . Kirk & Warrels, at the Long Wharf. Briggs Mill, where the Hilyard Mill now stands. Anderson Mill, near Rolling Mills. Petree Mill, Straight Shore. Flewwelling Mill, Straight Shore, below Warnet’s. Shives Mill, Straight Shore, below Warner’s. Brown Mill, where Murray & Gregory’s Mill now stands. Two Mills (Rankine) where Indiantown Mill is. Rivers Mill, below Boar’s Head. \ Millidge’s Mill, at Millidgeville. Drury Mill, at Drury Cove. Jewett Mill, at Millidgeville. James Vernon Mill, Grand Bay. Also one at South Bay. Holt Mill, at Randolph. aie Lingley Mills, at Mosquito Cove. Baker Mills, below Pleasant Point. Barnhill Mill, below Pleasant Point. Rivers Mill, below Pleasant Point. Hunter Mill, where now Miller & Woodman. A mill at Union Point, later Cushing’s. Goddard Mill, Union Point. Wetmore Mill, Westhead Eddy. Clarke’s Mill, Carleton. Burpee & Adams, Carleton. Calter Mill, Carleton. Adams Mill, Carleton. Robertson Mill, Carleton. The Modern Mill The equipment of these mills was entirely different from the modern mill of today. The boilers were what are called shell boilers, sometimes as long as 40 feet and 3 to 3% feet in diameter without tubes. They were fired underneath only like a pot, at the front end with wood and half way of their length with sawdust. It took six to eight men to keep up the fires. The engines were without cut-offs or any appliance that meant economy of steam. Most of them were slow moving long stroke and drove the main shaft of the mill by an immense cog gear. The slip was a broad apron and the logs were hauled up by a long chain and wrappers. On fhe bed the wrappers were taken off and they were rolled to the gang, or single saw, with peavies. If they were cut in two it was done with cross-cut saws. The single saw was one saw working up and down with about a four foot stroke. The logs were rolled on a long frame that moved on rollers set in the floor past the saw, the log being set to get the required thickness, with crowbars at either end and dogged in desired position by sharp bolts driven into the end. On this machine at the time I am talking about were cut the largest logs. The feed was what was called the hitch feed, every time the saw went down by a cogged wheel and rachet, the carriage was hitched forward about an inch. The saw never struck over 200 clips to the minute. Then they had the live gang, a ponderous structure moving a sash up and down, carrying eight or ten saws. The logs were rolled on two carriages running on a track; sharp teeth in the jaws of the tail carriage held the log in place and it was shoved into the gang. Great weight rollers held it in position on spiked feed rollers underneath. When the sawn end emerged on the opposite side of the gang it was clamped into a second carriage similar to the tail carriage, and when the log was completely cut, was rolled out a few feet and barred onto skids by the edger. This gang had the same hitch feed as the single saw. A few of these gangs are still in use, but they now use a continuous friction feed and the saws are hung with an overhang. The edger was a single circular saw past which a long table was hauled by hand; on it the cuts from the logs were thrown two or three high. The first cut took off an edging and straightened one side; then they were turned over and set to the desired width, and the second edgings taken off. Very few laths were made, and the refuse from the mills was a burden. Everybody burned wood. Wharves were built of edgings and refuse, particularly in Carleton, and considerable was burned at the mills. There was no economy of labor in the mills in those days; every operation involved the hard- est work and heavy lifting. - About 1868, Robert Thomson, who was then a young clerk in CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER et 39 his father’s office, was sent to Cuba to look into the possibility of manufacturing sugar boxes for the planters. The Cushings had been making them in a small way for a few years. The result of this visit was ten to twelve years of the greatest milling activity St. John has ever seen. Every mill put in box machinery and commenced making sugar shooks about October, and kept at it night and day until April, when they would go back to their regular deal sawing. These box shooks were made from the coarse pine logs that previously were not considered worth cutting. They did not have to be dry, as the sugar was sold gross weight, box included, and the wetter the box the better. Trade with the West Indies was at its height and a large fleet of schooners was employed in the trade. By 1880 this business had practically come to an end, as the planters commenced putting their sugar into bags. The last cargo of shooks shipped from St. John was in 1884. ; The American Mills / Until two years agogwhen the section authorizing it was repealed by the United States Congress, logs cut in the State of Maine could be manufactured in St. John and shipped into the American market free of duty, provided the logs were cut by an American citizen, manufactured by an American citizen in an American-owned mill. This meant the coming to St. John in the sixties and seventies of Americans who established milling industries here and the manufac- ‘ turing of large quantities of logs, cut in the State of Maine, in St. John. oy some of the mills are owned by sons of these gentlemen. Future of the Mills C/ G/D) The mills cutting logs todaysin St. John are fewer in number than they were in the past, and will not increase. The distance the lumber has to be driven, the ingreaging difficulties in the driving, and the high cost of labor go of “way to offset our modern equipment | and the splendid shipping facilities, and I feel quite safe in saying that: \ there is little probability of any sawmill being re-built in St. John that — is destroyed by fire. Most likely it would’ be re-built on the line of railway closest to the timber limits. {Our sawmills today are equipped with economical tubular boilers that one man can fire automatically where six or eight men were re- quired. We have hand saws and stock gangs taking only one-half the saw kerf the old gangs did; patent edgers that take care of the lumber as fast as it can be put in; endless haul-ups that feed the logs into the mill in a steady wee cked right or left by machinery as required ; jump-up saws in leds fhat will cut a log in two in a jiffy; steam canters to roll the logs on the saw carriages; transfer chains for moving the lumber and edgings; automatic machines for cutting up the edgings ; re-saws, lath machines, and many other small machines \ for manufacturing the wood that formerly went to waste. Nothing is now burned under the boilers but sawdust, and no wood is wasted that is sound. In the modern-mill it is not a question of brute strength, but sleight and éxpertness-in the performing the various operations. \~ The milling season in St. John is properly about eight months— from the Ist of April to the Ist of December—earlier or later; you have frost to contend with. Sometimes mills undertake to run in the winter time. Such mills, to do soSugeessfully, must have a southern exposure, and be situated where/the = hes salt water eddies about their slips. The logs must also be piled im™floating piles about 8 feet deep, so that the bulk of the logs are below water where the frost does not get into them, as frozen logs are difficult and slow to saw. The mills in St. John today are: Capacity Per Year about Randolphté: Balser, Ibimited:... 9.2 2.22.24 0. 2.0 DO OOO Chiarlecmulikormme framers. 2) octets Eb) eae 9,000;000 —Johm E. Moore <2 ..r p. : BS avs. 5) eee 2 9,000,000 Stetson, Cutler & mpany, Indiantown 16,000,000 Stetson, Cutler & Gémpany, Pleasant Point ... .. 10,000,000 Murray & Gregory, Limited ... 12,000,000 James R. Warner & Company ... 10,000;000 Maller Bros, oc... 9,000,000 eMtneneCe sets sv cat Girls a dt cetera! eee 10,000,000 F. E: Sayre & Company #.. 8,000,000 Total ..- 111,000,000 /ag In addition, there is the Partington Pulp & Paper Company, using’ 14 or 15 million feet a year, and John E. Moore is building a mill at South Bay designed for the cutting of small logs. Thirty years ago the milling capacity was nearly double what it is today. ~ The lumber manufacturers of St. John have not made a practice of shipping their lumber to Great Britain in their own name. There is a feeling that when they have cut the logs in the woods, got them sawn and piled on their mill wharves, they have followed it far enough, and it was time to give someone else a chance, besides it would take larger capital than most of them have to do it successfully, and 40 CANADA the loading of a steamship, such as we have today, from any one mill would be impossible without great congestion. How Lumber is Shipped We have in St. John several branches or agencies of British tim- ber houses, well equipped with hghters, who buy the lumber on the mill wharves as cut, load the lighters and deliver it alongside the vessel. They also purchase large quantities that come in on cars and by small schooners from outports. These are first put in the steamers, and the city mill yards are used for the sorting up of the cargoes. City-cut deals are better manufactured than the country deals and usually command a better price. It has been’ said that mixed cargo of this kind is sold by the shippers as city-cut, which is hardly fair to the manufacturers. There has been a great change in the size of the lumber shipped in my time, thirty years. The specification then called for 10 per cent. seven inches, and 90 per cent. nine and eleven inches. Today the usual specification is 50 per cent. seven and eight inches, and 50 per cent. nine and eleven inches. The net profit to the manufacturer is dependent very largely up- on the freight rate, which has fluctuated from 25 to 70 shillings per standard within three years. The British market does not require as long an average length as the American. On the whole, it has been the most profitable for a good many years, as it is not subject to the sudden fluctuations the American market has. The mill owners shipping to the American market usually ship their own lumber in schooners consigned to some reliable commis- sion house. In the American market the fluctuations have been very marked. A cargo might be loaded when there was a good market, and before it reached its destination the market might be flat, a fair wind and the arrival of a fleet of lumber-laden vessels being sufficient to demoralize it. In recent years the shipments from St. John have been decreasing, and so has the fleet of schooners. Should we wish to take advantage of the proposed removal of the United States duty on lumber it will be necessary to rebuild a coaster sail fleet or a fleet of suitable lighters to be towed by ocean tugs, and even if there is no difficulty in getting tonnage I do not think there will be any great increase in shipments to this market from St. John because our own domestic consumption is gettink greater all the time, and we have a new market in Upper Canada that is growing. Operations of the Past I might give a short biographical sketch of many lumbermen of the past whose names are familiar the whole length of the river, who have done much pioneer work in opening up the province, and whose operations have given employment to thousands of men when it was badly needed, but time will not permit; yet 1 must mention the fact that Glasier Bros., John and Stephen, were in their time the largest operators, and the first to go above Grand Falls for pine timber. In more recent years we had the late W. H. Murray, who cut more logs on the river than any other individual or firm; his total cutting must have amounted to well over a billion superficial feet. No man on the river was better known; none more unassuming, approachable and kindly. Nor did any have the general knowledge of the business he had. The Log Driving Company, the Boom Company, the freighters, the manufacturers and the exporters all looked to him as the leader and for information to guide them in the conduct of their business. In conclusion, I would like to call your attention to a few /his- torical facts in connection with lumbering in New Brunswick. he first record of lumber cut in New Brunswick was in 1/00, when masts were cut for the French Navy. In 1722 the British Government pass- ed an Act prohibiting the cutting or destroying of white pine trees 12 inches and upwards in diameter on government lands, and in 1829 the same law was applied to granted lands. A little later, so great was the anxiety of the British Government to preserve the pine, that all pine trees suitable for masts were reserved to the Crown, and the surveyors or deputies were ordered to seize all pine timber found in the possession of any person, even it it were cut on his own lands. The fear was that masts and spars suitable for the Navy wight be- come exhauted. The dreadnoughts and cruisers of today were not even dreamed of then. There is a record of a lumber contract between Franklin, White & Hazen, of Maugerville, and Franklin & Peabody, of St. John, dated 1781, in which Franklin, White & Hazen agree to deliver at St. John by first spring freshet the masts, yards, etc., mentioned in the contract. The contract for the entire equipment of wet machines, pneumatic savealls and screens and 12 centrifugal screens for the Abitibi Pulp and Paper Company has been obtained by the Sherbrooke Machinery Company, Limited. Mr. White, the manager of the Abitibi Company, is of the opinion that 20 heavy design two roll wet machines will be sufficient to handle the output of the company. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Are Lumber Employees Wages Low? St. John M.P.P. Declares They Are Below the Cost of Liv- * ing—Toronto Lumberman Contradicts This. Editor Canada Lumberman: A recent copy of the Toronto World contained an article dealing with the average wage of the employees of lumber manu- facturers in Ontario and Eastern Canada generally. The writer is Mr. Frank- lin Hatheway, M.P.P., St. John, N.B., who makes a number of assertions which I submit will not stand analysis. In the first place, referring to the average wages of the employees of lumber manufacturers in Ontario, he states that the yearly average per head is $379, which is very unfair to the employers, inas- much as his divisor is too large for his dividend, because the employees are shifting about from one company to another and every time they are entered upon a new pay roll they figure as a part of the divisor. The reader can very readily understand why the average would be brought down by this means of striking it. : Not many months ago a large employer assured the writer that, when he commenced in the lumber business it took from $20,000 to $25,000 to pay off the camp even at the Christmas holidays. At that time he would have on his pay roll approximately 300 men and this was when wages were ranging from $14 to $18 a month and board, as against $33 to $35 at the present time, where- as today he stated that his payroll had not less than 1,500 names on it and it only took from $3,000 to $4,000 to pay them off at Christmas which shows very plainly that the average struck by the writer of the article in the World is certainly misleading so far as Ontario is concerned, and I presume that the same will apply to Quebec and New Brunswick. There is considerable strife at the present time between employer and employee in the lumber industry at St. John, N.B., so much so that the mills are all closed down owing to a strike brought about by the river men. The article therefore, comes at a most un- fortunate time. He makes another statement that is wide of the mark when he places the capital invested in the lumber industry of Ontario at $55,000,000, the products of the year at $54,000,000, and the material bought at $29,750,000. Now the capital invested by the Ontario lumbermen would be more nearly represented if he multiplied his figures by 5, the products by 3 and the ma- terial bought by 2. Taking these figures as a basis and applying them to his profit and loss account it would show very plainly that his deductions are about as reliable here as they are on the wage account. In another part of the article he says, in the city of St. John, the average wage per day is $1.80 and the workers are employed about 200 days per year which would make $360 instead of $268 as stated in his article. Again the scarcity of lumbermen in charitable institutions is a further evidence that the employer is paying the employee adequately, and the few who are so placed have been brought there through their own profligacy. I shall leave the reader to draw his own conclusions as to the reliability of this article. Jt is a fact that the lumber manufacturers as a class are not making as much money to-day for the amount of capital invested and the risk taken as they should; and the millionaires he speaks of, have not been made so by the manufacture of lumber, but rather by the unearned increment on timber holdings. If the stumpage that is asked for and obtained by the govy- ernment is used as a starting point and all disbursements added thereto until it reaches the market, it will show very plainly that in many instances the manufacturer is not getting a new dollar for an old one. The Jumberman is subjected to all sorts of competition in selling his product. Everything that he uses from the axe that fells the tree to the rule that measures the lumber is protected, and when he has run his race in this mundane plane he is brought to his last resting place in a protected casket, drawn to the grave in a pro- tected hearse, and the dead march is played on a protected organ whilst the product of his labor is met with unprotected lumber from all parts of the globe. The writer wishes it understood that he holds no brief for the manufacturer but rather belongs to that much abused class, according to Mr. Hatheway’s idea, called the employee. W. J. MacBeth, Toronto. The article to which Mr. McBeth refers in the above letter was published recently in the Toronto Sunday World and is as follows :— I know that your journal is interested in the technical report which takes up the demand made by the Dominion Manufacturer’s Association ever since 1900, for more efficient workers. Therefore, I lay before your readers some of the astounding revelations shown in bulletin No. 1, 1911 census, dated August 15, 1912. As the products from logs and from lumber employ the largest numbers under the head of manufacturers, I quote from pages 17-18 of about bulletin: Wage Amount Year’s Av. Earners Paid Per Head Ontario 26,963 $10,215,982 $379.00 Oiniebec? yw. as Le ee Dore = OSE 7/55 270.50 New Brunswick... ... 9,061 2,428,119 268.00 Next to agriculture this industry quoted is the greatest we have especially so in these three provinces. The manufacturers are behind this technical commission proposal of an annual expenditure of $3,- 350,000 for ten years, hoping thereby to develop more skilled labor. One class of employers, however, should remember, in the light of the above figures, that while they are receiving large profits, their workmen are wretchedly paid. How can a man, his wife and three ee ae oe ee ee —_— =. - strikes. CANADA -» children exist decently on the Ontario average of $379, and much more, on the $268 average in New Brunswick. The Result What is the result of these meagre wages? ‘he wife is forced to go out to the hardest labor-work, and leave at home her young children. And again it forces the parents, as the family increases, to stint the elder ones on clothes, and even on food. Also, they put these children out to work as early as possible, to help increase the $379 average. One sure way to develop skilled labor is to give good wages—a living wage—so that the youth can take full advantage of our school system. Low wages mean poor, inefficient workers, who stupidly keep on working while realizing in a dull way that they are being wronged. Here at the fifth census, after nearly 50 years of the Dominion, we cramp and crimp these workers in saw mills and fac- tories down to an average of $379 per year in Ontario, $268 in New Brunswick, and $270.50 in Quebec. During that same cycle of fifty years very many of the owners have become rich, even into the mil- lions. Happily for the workers in this class of manufacture, forces have arisen in the last ten years which insist that workers must get a living wage. It is not too much to demand that the workers who turn the raw log into the finished product for building houses, wharves, etc., should get enough wages to provide shelter, food and clothes, plus a reasonable amount for reading, rest and recreation, without being forced to send out their children to work before they have well griped the fundamentals of education. This force is intimated in the closing remarks of Congressman Underwood, on the United States tariff, a few weeks ago. “I give you notice now that if any manufacturer attempts in the interest of the Republican party to threaten labor, there is a bureau in this government, the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, created by the Democratic party, that will go into the factory, make a thorough investigation and ascertain the reason why.” Applies to Canada Manufacturers in Canada must take note of this for it applies to Canada at this moment. In their own interests the manufacturers of lumber should be satisfied with a 10 per cent. profit on their capi- tal, and not screw 20 per cent. out of the people when paying their workers only the $379 per year recorded. They want skilled work- men. They will never and ought never to get them on these wages. Their greed to make money blinds them to the fact that their workers are under-paid, and, consequently these 61,300 workers drudge along with no zeal for their work, and only hatred for their employers. In my own City of St. John the press states that saw mills aver- age $1.80 per day, and the workers make about 200 days. For the rest of the year they pick up any odd work possible, some of which pays well. Our province average of $268 per year is made low by the numerous small mills in country districts. Nevertheless our aver- age of $268, and Quebec’s of $270.50, are a disgrace compared to On- tario, $379. Mr. Verville stated last May at Ottawa that a family of five needed to have $900 a year to live decently, thus permitting the children to take full advantage of school benefits. No wonder the workers laugh scornfully when comparing his statements with their meagre wages: In the hope to inspire manufacturers with the desire to pay higher wages, and to prevent those strikes by which the workers and the public suffer so much, I repeat here the opinion of Mr. Geo. P. Berett, writing to that capitalist magazine “The Outlook” of New York. ~ “Quite recently, in talking with men whose incomes come mostly from their investments, I have been struck by their feeling as expressed to me, of a change coming, or actually upon us—of a time when capital will-be obliged to take less than its former share of the profits of production ; and they attribute this coming change to the demands of labor, the strikes for larger wages and, shorter hours, the accounts of which are continually filling the columns of our newspapers.” ; Asks for Living Wage This labor man of the twentieth century stands here asking for a living wage. He is no Hercules, but a reasonable man, asking for food, shelter and clothes and the employers must give them. The old economic arguments based on Adam Smith, are preached from some college chairs at times but with rapidly diminishing force. “Supply and demand,’ may have some logic when there was no quick trans- port for labor, and no cables to wire capital around the world in twenty minutes. Just as syndicates and trusts can and do restrict outputs, and thus cause sharper demand, so does unionism restrict supply of labor by the cogency of conferences and the potency of - Both are often hurtful to the great public, but of the two the syndicate or trust does the most harm as it wields the giant mace of a very few, to wrest profits from the very very many. Whereas the union is at its base, an expression of that sermon preached nearly nineteen hundred years by Jesus, the son of the carpenter. The LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 4i “shadow of the cross” falls upon the floor and wall as Jesus rested a moment from his toil. These men who employ labor should study that picture of Holman Hunt’s, and hesitate before they offer wages which produce underfed bodies, insanitary conditions, and vicious surroundings. Senator A. J. Beveridge in his speech in the United States Con- gress in 1911 on child labor impressed deeply the shame and disgrace Gf labor conditions in the cotton and other mills. Cost of Living At Washington last May the International Kindergarten Union listened to Prof. Nearing of the University of Pennsylvania. He said: “It requires a minimum of food and shelter and clothes to main- tain life. The cost of these in an American city for a family of three children, and a man with wife, varies from seven hundred and fifty dollars to nine hundred dollars. An examination of the average rates paid American industry will show that approximately three- quarters of the adult mafes working in the industrial cities and towns receive less than seven hundred and fifty dollars in wages, and, therefore, presumably less than enough to support a family of , three children in decency. In the United States there are thou- sands, and tens of thousands of children who are habitually hungry. A recent investigation in Chicago discovered fifteen thousand chil- dren of school age who did not receive sufficient nourishing food. Furthermore, many children lack shoes and clothing; many have no beds to sleep in. They cuddle together on hard floors. The ma- jority of the indigent children live in damp, unclean or overcrowded homes that lack proper ventilation and sanitation. Here, in the damp, ill-smelling basements, there is only one thing regarded as cheaper than rent, and that is the life of the child.” And Miss Louise Bryant concludes her recent pamphlet with: “In New York and other American cities ten per cent. of the school population are seriously underfed.” Can Pay Better Wages How do employers feel when they are faced with the fact that low wages have contributed so much to these conditions? There is no reason why Canadian manufacturers of lumber should keep on pay- ing the wages given in buleltin No. 1 as quoted. That very bulletin shows that they could easily increase wages 10 per cent. and still get 10 per cent. to 15 per cent for their money invested. Pages 17-18 show as follows: For lumber and log products of Ontario— Capital invested ... ... $55,008,168 Products for year... ... 54,307,021 Wittering OMee wen... 2. 2th Mak as 29,868,877 Let us make up a profit and loss account and see what the owners receive and pay out: Profit and loss account Dr. Material bought in year ... . . $29,868,877 Salaries, 1837 at $920 per year : Ee aa! 5 1,689,515 Wages, 26, O62 at 5/9 pet year .ae loo. «sien LO QT ORZ $55, 000,000 Capital “at NO-p:c. >... ... 5,500,000 Insurance on carried stock and buildings, $10, 000,- 000 at 5 p.c : Se 500,000 Annual repair to buildings and machines ... 300,000 10 p.c. increase to wages paid OM eat = 1,021,598 Balance for owners ... 5,211,049 $54,307,021 Thus, after increasing the average wage 10 p.c., equal to $416.90 per head, and keeping 10 p.c. as interest on capital, they would still have a surplus of over $5,000,000, besides paying all expenses. Of course, any new machines would be chargeable to capital. It may be argued that 10 per cent. is not enough for capital to receive as in- terest, but they could retain 15 per cent. and still have a good sur- plus. Capital searches in Great Britain to get 5 per cent., and 6 per cent. to 7 per cent. is considered a high return. ‘Ten per cent. there- fore should content any employer’s heart, and 15 per cent. should make him joyful. Big profits such as 20 per cent. to 30 per cent. in- terest on investment must cease, and they the 61,300 workers in the lumber and factory business, will get a larger share of the value of goods manufactured. That which knocks the ambition out of a man is not so much the hard luck, and possibly real poor conditions for a week oramonth. No, it is not that, but it is the consciousness that he never can get ahead, that his wages are not quite enough, and force him to send his little girls to the factory, or his boy to the coal cart, or the mill. Always to drudge along on a bare subsistence—it is that which kills patriotism, and finally defies law. Let the employer re- member that vice and poor health are closely related to low wages and long hours. For his own future safety as a Christian, and for his present sticcess as a business man, let him remember that he will never get good efficient steady work from persons who are poorly paid. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | Your Kindling Pile as a Sour The constantly increasing high price of lumber has compelled many users to consider working material which before they have always rejected and due to its not being saleable, many manufacturers have thrown it in to the burner or cut it in short lengths and sold it as kindling wood. : Just take half an hour and walk through your mill and factory stopping at each point where the waste is accumulating and ask yout self, “Can this be saved so as to return a profit?” The man who is familiar with the Linderman method will thoroughly recognize how the waste at many points may be reduced 40 per cent. or even 60 per cent. In the flooring mill where the hard and soft wood lumber is bundled, where defects are cut out leaving an accumulation of waste of various lengths whose ultimate destination is the kindling pile, fully fifty per cent. of this waste can be converted into flooring. It 15 man machine so that the entire board has a strength equal to, if not greater than, the wide lumber. Such a floor as this would be ver acceptable in all of the cheaper made houses in all parts of the country, where the contractors see that they can save several dollars p thousand. The lasting qualities of the board and its strength are equal to the one-piece stock or narrow widths. This product couk also be used for partition work, sub-flooring, shiplap or sheathing. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 43 ae pas a hi PRO I OC IES Sta eee Ae e of Profit Rather Than Loss In the sawmills throughout all parts of the country there are thousands of feet being burned up daily of short length narrow width or edgings which, if a Linderman machine were installed, could be built up into wider stock and this wider stock sold to answer the same purpose as the wide one-piece lumber and give as good satisfaction, although likewise, this stock must be used in the cheaper grade houses and the product sold for a few dollars less. In the West, particularly, where so much lumber is found having a false heart and narrow strips on either side 2-in., 3-in. and 4-in. wide which now are thrown into the burner, this stock can be ripped, then joined up on a Linderman machine and converted into common lumber or shiplap. On October 18th last, we were sent a number of samples of 4-in. Saskatchewan spruce to join up for 8-in. shiplap. In returning this lumber. we saved one piece as-.a sample, painted one side and left the other side in the natural wood. This sample we then stood on edge exposed both sides of it to the weather throughout the winter and brought it into the office on March 14th last. On the painted side, after having stood in a steam heated office for two weeks, it is impossible to discern where it is joined, the joints being tight and re- maining tight Fhe entire length of the board. On the unpainted side the joint is discernible only by the difference in grain and color of the wood. This is a five months’ test of one of the most difficult of all Canadian woods to work and have it retain its shape throughout an open winter which would be harder on glue joints than our usual severe winter, proving conclusively that this product cannot only be used for shiplap or sheathing but can also be used for barns and all other buildings where wide lumber is used. j | As a progressive manufacturer who desires to get the last cent. out of his investment, will you not take up your proposition with us and let us show you how we can make a saving fon you that will figure from $3,000 to $15,000 a year? LIMITED, Muskegon, Mich., Woodstock, Ont. 44 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER uebec’s Remarkable Timber Resources Thousands of Square Miles of Virgin White and Red Pine Awaiting the Lumberman— Spruce Sufficient for Half the World’s Paper Forever By R. O. Sweezey A narrow strip of land extending from the lower St. Lawrence to Lake Vemiskam- ing on the Ottawa and averaging less than five miles in width, represents approximately the inhabited portion of Quebec Province north of the St. Lawrence River. Of that same strip, by far the greater length is less than one mile wide and for hundreds of miles below Quebec the only signs of habitation are shown by a few isolated little groups of shacks. But for scores of miles the forests begin right at-the water’s edge. The largest portion of this populated area lies between Quebec and Ottawa; one quarter of the pop- ulation of the whole province being found in the city of Montreal. It may be further noted here that even in the oldest farming country between Quebec and Montreal, the cultivated strip is only about forty miles at its widest. North of and beyond this extenuated strip, there stretch for hundreds of miles towards James Bay and Ungava the greatest spruce forests in the world. In- deed it has already been stated with authority that if her forests are properly managed and protected, Quebec is capable of supplying an- nually five million tons of paper; equal to more than half the world’s demand. Much satisfaction may be felt in considering the fact that although lumbering has been carried on for over a century on the Ottawa, St. Maurice and Saguenay rivers, there is not yet the slight- est hint of forest depletion in those regions, though for the past four or five years the conservation cry has so persistently been put forth that the average citizen has become a dire pessimist in his views concerning the forests of this country. Of course, such an effect is a wholesome one, for the agitation which has produced it has there- by been successful in preventing many disastrous fires. While large areas of Quebec’s forests have been from time to time made to suffer severely from fire, the natural re-forestation pro- cess has maintained the devasteated area at a comparatively low minimum. Apart from burnt areas, there are naturally some swamps and peat bogs, but there is no just call for alarm when statements are made that one-third of northern Quebec and northern Ontario is un-timbered or non-producing. Such conditions have always ex- isted in the better known forests of the southern parts of these two provinces and no one became unduly alarmed for the density of growth on the good areas sufficiently offsets the so-called unpro- ductive third. Even granting that one-third of the north forests are untimbered, the enromus area of the heavily timbered portions would astonish any lumberman. But the forest expert or cruiser who has not the time or the energy to leave his canoe or hand-car and plunge inland from rivers and railroads to investigate the forest conditions has absolutely no right to give an opinion on Quebec’s forests, since the portions lying close to “their raolroads have been to a greater or less extent subjected to the results of carelessness in the use of fire. and woodsmen should know that good timber never grows close to river banks except in particularly well sheltered localities. There are thousands of square miles of the now far-famed “clay belt” of Northern Quebec and Ontario. It comprises some of the most heavily timbered portions of the whole province, which may be said to be better adapted to cattle raising than any other part of Canada, for an acre there will grow more fodder than any two acres in Western Canada. In Quebec the “clay belt” is penetrated by the G. T. P. and lies several miles on each side of it, extending from the west boundary to Bell River, a distance of 140 miles. There is heavy work to do in clearing the ree for farming but just as soon as a good market is created for the timber and pulp wood, an enormous influx of settlers may be looked for and large farming areas will spread. Outside the clay belt from Labrador to Abitibi and from East Main River to the St. Lawrence, months of travel by canoe and trail in every direction carries one through virgin forests, lakes, rivers and mighty water falls. Many of the lakes and rivers are navigable, providing natural highways for economic development. i What may be regarded today as rich and permanent spruce forests lie in the Ottawa Forest Reserve, the St. Maurice and Sague- nay and particularly in the Upper Peribonca region of the Saguenay * Reserve. Of these vast regions only a small portion of the Saguenay JAMES BAY y) ~ wet B £ABITIEL FR LICVRE TAIN oF I J L. METTAG, 5 y —p0° = Bou" L. WASWAN/PI forests can ever be given over to agriculture, the others being entirely unsuited to farming, though ideal for timber growth. It should be understood, however, that the forests of the northern clay belt are quite as densely wood- ed as the forest reserves of the St. Lawrence s slopes, but since the land is so well adapted g 3 to farming the forests cannot be regarded as € Xe 8 permanent. & Ce i Two hundred and fifty miles north of the clay belt is the East Maine River, which e Sheen, we rises in Southern Ungava and flows westward to James Bay. iy North of the East Main River there is no ~ valuable timber. Scrubby spruce in river val- 2 leys is the best that the country offers. But 5 coming southward from East Main River A through what is known as the Mistassini re- gion the conifers continue to assume some size and value until in the vicinity of Lakes Mettagami, Waswanipi and Chibougamoo ¥> Cae River, one hundred and fifty miles north of the Grand Trunk Pacific, the spruce and balsam attain a good pulp wood Size, increasing eradually in size and quality to very large merchantable timber at a distance of some forty miles north of the G. T. P. where large tracts averaging from three thousand to seven thousand feet B.M. per acre are common. The whole of this timbered area in northern Quebec lying north of the height of land is very well watered and lumbering operations for that portion which lies south of the railway are simple, but on the north side the fact that the streams flow towards James Bay and away from the railroad precludes any possibility of profitable lum- bering in that part of the country until there are railroad branches extending northward down the valleys of the larger rivers like the’ Nottaway and Harricana towards James Bay.. White Pine in Enormous Quantities In that whole region north of the height of land which divides James Bay water from St. Lawrence waters, there is practically no white pine but just south of the height of land in the Upper Ottawa region in with thousands of square miles of virgin forest, there are immense quantities of first quality of white and red pine awaiting railroad facilities to be taken out, while the pulpwood resources and water power facilities of this same region are simply enormous. Even on the Lower Ottawa on such rivers as the Noire, Coulonge, the Gatineau and Lievre, fifty years of lumbering has scarcely scratched the pulpwood resources. The same may be said of the St. Maurice region but at the head waters of this river, unfortunately there is a large burnt area which though growing up rapidly with spruce, will take at least 60 years to produce a good crop. On the minor rivers falling into the St. Lawrence between the St. Maurice and Ottawa, there are timber limits within four hours travel of the City of Montreal which are, owing to their proximity probably the most astonishing in their richness. Here, there are to-day large tracts heavily timbered with excellent second growth white pine meas- uring as large as 15 in. diameter at the top of 60 feet and first quality spruce measuring in many localities forty to sixty feet of clear timber with a diameter of 10 to 12 in. at the top. Considerable areas will average 40 of such spruce trees to the acre. Eastward from the St. Maurice, south of the height of land, dividing the St. Lawrence from James Bay and extending to the mighty Manicougan River, which falls into the St. Lawrence, there - is an area, which includes the Saguenay forests of over 75,000 square miles in which the loss by burned and otherwise unproductive area is a minimum. Even at the head water of the Peribonca, Bersimis and Manicougan rivers, 250 miles from Lake St. John, the quantity and quality of spruce is unexcelled anywhere in the Province of Que- bec. As there has never been an axe in the greater part of these 75,000 square miles some conception of the forest wealth may be had. Some parts of these forests are known to carry 40 cords of pulp wood to an acre. From the Manicougan River eastward to the Labrador Coast con- ditions change however. No longer is the timber found on the high flats above the river valleys but vast barrens extending hundreds of miles into the lone north grow nothing larger than 2 inches in dia- meter. It is only in the river valleys that spruce is found at all of the ~~ ~~ ie oe ee growth of spruce and balsam. owing to the continuance of the strike at St. John. CANADA same size and quality as in Western Quebec. WOODWORKER ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Elmira, Machinery & Transmis- Leonard & Sons, E. .. 67 R Abbot Companys): | SaaeeeenO!! sion Company 58 Long Lumber Company .. 42 Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd. .. 61 American Engine & Boiler Wks. 69 Estate James Davidson 23 Long Mfg. Co., E. _. g2 Read Bros. lacctaege ea Amer. Woodworking Mach. Co. 66 F Lumber Insurers Gen. Agenéy .. 61 Reddaway & Co., ie, . Front cover iNnlerisor @e (os, Cs Goan ae 6s lO Fassett Lumber Co., Ltd. .. 20 Lumsden, John .. 4 Rideau Lumber Soy, Ltd. . 12 Atkins Company, E. C... .. .. 61 Farnworth & Jardine .. 1 ether Bae. 67 Ritter Lumber Co; We Mo) ee Atlantic Lumber Co... .. .. .. 19 Fesserton Timber Co... .. 14 M River Ouelle Pulp & Paper Co. 8 Mnucer -& Soni sa) 2 are ae ee LO) Hay (ious cameos | Jp) ON ei) 2.08 Mackarell & Co., Thos. .. 59 Rogers & Co., Samuel C..... .. 79 : Federal Engineering ®& Supplies. 62 Wack Axe Works = 15 s Baldwin Locomotive Works .. .. 79 Fenderson & Co., Inc., John .. ou Mahony, A. . ae 15 Sadler & Haworth .. .. . at Bathurst Lumber Company .. .. 26 Haase! Piyson Tum) Contd a) Cea nme cli Company .. _-: %5 Salmon Lumber Co., H. H. 5 Bartram Brothers, Limited .. .. 7 eiston Limmieadl a a ae Foundry & Machine ae SESssemwein) BLOS. 4) eee 10 Batts, Limited Gen eee Ane eS NIGEL Bates Coinpaniy is, Uae Sewall, Jas. W. Berlin Machine Works Gartshore, John J. ee 10 Sheldons Limited .. : 67 te Sab ee Kei A Goomee Bes Hone Mills a Mason, Gordon & Co... .. .. .. 13 Slhesbaacike Machiacesy cn E eck BACON IG. 358 oon. dete epee g . @ a : 5 Readies Luaabae Co. 2 19 Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. ee Cee ei oad Shimer & Sons, Samuel J. .. 65 y Siete NOE aa McGibbon Lumber Co. 20 te Beeman & Some iM Gerlach Peter .. 81 . : Shurly-Dietrich Company .. .. 23 Sei Misys ge : ‘ : McKinnon Chain Co... .. .. 1 Beceze, Demcon & Co. _ .. 63 Gillespie, James .. 10 : Siemen Bros. Ltd. : ae 10 , a Re cate McLaren Belting Co.,J. C. .. 84 Bromley, William H... .. .... 7 Gillies Bros., Ltd. .. Coe NIC Gait enee Cored 16 Simonds Canada Saw Co., ical 28 Butterworth & Lowe .. .. .. .. 69 Goodhue & Co., J. L. Sai be 63s = ie ; “ Smart-Turner Mach Co., Ltd. 1 Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. 78 ; ; g Goodyear Tire & Ruiner Co. of Meee Mc Smith Foundry & Machine Co... 81 G Lumber Compan 29 Canada, Limited .. .. op ae & en ne St Sieg : Smith & Tyrer .. 11 ameron Lumber m jeer 22 iller Os, CASRN as sai Ss eae 1 Campbell-MacLaurin Lum. Co. . 58 ae ee Ce ee 3 Mills Products Company .... .. 11 ma ee we H 4 Canada Wood Specialty Co. Ltd. 10 Coen & Knieht : ~ - Miike. @2 Govan Iii Witty. ue on ale ae ; - < ie aly Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. .. 80 : iat Sa ee Miorateoalk ILevaber Co... 10 nowdon, C. C. .. ; 2 Greening Wire Co., B. .. .. Spears & Lauder 14 Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd... 1 es r wy Meaford Lumber Co... .. .. .. 10 on , Grand Rapids Veneer Works 77 : Spencer, C. A. 12 Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co. . 69 Gice & 5 Moat, Locomotive Worle: Lid, . Re oye age : i rier & Company, G. A... . 20 s ~ Standard Chain Compan 72 Can. Linderman Company ... 42-43 Guin Derdha ke ines Mie. Co. 7A Morgan Machine Co. .. T5 S M f Co. Canadian Office & School Furni- 4 2 : Morse Lumber Co., Fred S 22 aperios Mena Berunine Os site mons (COmmoenahy 35 sa no 10 : Can. ee ieee co Be he a3 ae Lumber Co. .. 10 oe Fone ome Tegge Lumber Co. Pini 18 all, end Bis Bo Ss Sines ont as eae : ine Sore eI , 4 Gant G&Kemip sc 2h. aac oes SLL Fares (Gioueeiacle NUR Mins one WV Eee @o mee 4” Thurston Flavelle Lumber Co. .. 47 Carborundum Gompene ae aT LORS o>, 2. TAUREN 9c 16 N Timberland Lumber Co. .. =o 3 Coase llackiwaw Compan .. .. op ‘merlimee Bros. - Nadionslai anc 79 Timms, Phillips @ Co.) eee Casey-Shaw Lumber Co... .. .. 12 Hanchett Swage Works vis Nicholeon RilcnGon 4 Pudhope-Anderson & Knox .... 76 Christy-Moir Company .. .. .. 10 Hay, Peter... . 13 Toronto Blower Co... .. .. ... 7% Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills ool . 49 Heaps & Co., Ltd, 5, H. oe Oliver Lumber ae 44 lurner Lumber Company ...... 14 Chi Heisler Locomotive Works .. 79 COO EE ele annexe ELC! COP oe) arent Me as, 0D Ormsby, A. B. .. 67 U Cling Surface Company .. ie loses umber Commanyar. ie P Union Stock. Wards) seen seen is Clydemiron Works) 1, 4.95402. a. KD lola! Ge (Comnparny s. a Be Palmer Medical Co. 24 Union Lumber ‘Company ...... 9 Cochin Co, By 1 Hoyt Metal Company .. .. .. .. 84 P S un enen ue aoe 7 g py elby -oil). apete, ote) atte rata atry Soun umber Co., d 5 : u Colonial Lumber Co. .. eee het nee tee er eo a ee ae Bi Partington Pulp & Paper Co., Ed. 17 Victoria Harbor Lumber Co 6 Gut Huther Bros. Saw Mig. Co., Inc. 73 : utler, 1 BD Jah Gees aaa shai re SN 69 I Patent Selling & Mfe. Agency : 73 WwW . 2 : na Patterson Company, C. T... ... 60 Walters & Sons, H. Dalhousie Lumber Co 17 tebe pee ee aie Payette & cae ” P Waterous Engine Works Co. Ltd. = ; ; aap gece ° Inglis Company, John 84 yf Dee egies é Watson & Todd . sales 12 Dixon Crucible Co., Jos. .. ee 79 J Iter yTOlS Iie CO, s0 50 a5 22 8 Wey [Lesbo Company i aS Defiance Machine Works .. .. . 23 jieackes Machine Go. Lid... 56 Pearl City Veneer Co... .. .. .. 18 Webster & Bro. Ltd., Jomes .. 11 Disston & Sons, Henry tetas 71 Volnasioy, Ay Bh on 97 Perrin & Company, Wm. R... .. 73 Ni eee ere W. HL SB Gh A Dominion Timber Regulations .. 64 Petrie, H. W. ee 10 Dany, 2 K hiladelphi T i M rat Wickes Bros. .. hel 77 eae . ee ONE ete, 829 a; Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. .. Neate Conan exile Mac mery a alias eae: Co. ome ouglas Omipaihy, ewe ey eee a Bs 1p Q isconsin Lumber Co... .... .. pene ome eer ee 29° apie Company, Thomas oe 23 Wistar, Underhill & Nixon .. 18 2 L Playfair & White .. 20 Wuichet, Louis .. . 22 Bagles Lumber) Co. W. oa ye. (oi cacey, aswD) = eee 75 Providence Belting .. .. .. 76 Woodstock Lumber Co. East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. .. 69 Laidlaw amber Go. R. 10 ro) Y Bean Company =. -. -. =. = 7+) 44) Warkin Company, GA =: -- 14 Quebec & St. Maurice Industrial Walger ZAC > VN eae Bekardr & Co, Hoe) 7 ce lawson a\\ielclmm Oo. are meet Company .. .. .. .. 24 Young Company, ea 74 Ellicott Company, A.M... .. .. 77 Leak & Company .. 14 Quincy Adams amnion Co. gs Young Company, W. F. .. 27 Stop the Leaks Every leak you stop in your business means larger profits. belting book. It will pay you to read our new It is full of useful suggestions that will help you get more efficiency out of your varied kinds ot belt drives. It may save you hundreds of dollars by increased efficiency in your methods of transmitting power. Write today for free copy of this useful book— Federal Engineering Company, Limited The Main Drive. Use Scandinavia This is the original solid woven belt. It is without plies, cannot come apart and runs evenly and true, transmitting the maximum power. It is adapted for both main and direct drives, straight or crossed. Scandinavia is enormously strong and durable. money. It will save you TORONTO, MONTREAL | Ml CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 TTT MII LUUNUILL. TET aw and Planing Mills In a Goodhue Belt you get only the best leather with the stretch taken out of it. A Goodhue Belt will always run evenly and ‘‘clings” to the pulley transmitting 100% of your power. For the wet places in the mill we have a special waterproof leather belt—‘‘ Acme.” Other Goodhue Belts are ‘‘Extra” and ‘‘Standard” recommended according to the conditions under which the belt has to run. Goodhue Belts stretch less than any other belt by 15 to 25 per cent. SEND FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS J. L. Goodhue & Company, Limited DANVILLE - QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 18in 16 ft. 45 10 16 69 your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- 15 96 . 4 i6 171 ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. J Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without Passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and avill automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill js running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Write us if ioterested Newburgh, Ontario 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at. time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in thecity or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, ‘or by a draft issued bya chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the | west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre. The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. , Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each. Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Dominion Soe Agents, from whom further information.can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa)» _ Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912: CANADA a c. TI \= The Shimer Limited, with Expansion, Fig. 628. Groove Head with 8 Bits and self-centering and spIndle clamp- ing features. Price $36.23 each, com- plete. Tir The Shimer Limited in solid section, Fig. 625. Groove Head with 8 Bits and the self-centering and spindle clamping features. Price $33.50 each, complete. . Fig. 203, Popular Expansion Groove Head with 4 bit seats, complete, net $20.48. Made also with 6 and 8 Bits to each Head. SAMUEL J. SHIMER & SONS, Galt, Ont., Can. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 The Shimer Cutter Head meets the demand for tools containing all the proved practical improvements of the day, yet selling at a price that has not been made exorbitant because of these improvements. They are a necessity in every mill if the best work in paying quantities is desired. They. are economical, reliable and profitable to use and make your product your best advertisement. Their service is constant, accurate and dependable under all conditions. Mechanical injury to Shimer Cutter Heads is practically impossible on account of design, materials used and general sturdy construction. To make utterly certain the strength of these tools we manufacture our own Solid Steel Forgings from selected metal of 60,000 lbs. tensile strength. Shimer Cutter Heads protect you from many of the troubles which come up daily in the mill, because they are based on scientific principles properly applied by those who have made the study of Cutter Heads a life work. If you want to get the best results from your matcher and moulder you should equip them with the Shimer Cutter Heads. If its a question of getting the “most for your money” —of ‘efficiency, long service and economy’—you will eventually buy these tools and you will be satisfied with your purchase. Let us demonstrate their worth to you. Let us show you in your own mill the advantages of these tools. WE SEND THE HEADS ON 30 DAYS’ FREE TRIAL SO THERE IS NO RISK FOR YOU TO RUN. SEND ORDER TO-DAY. Address: CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Unexcelled, We Say For Quality of work turned out For Material, design and workmanship For Rapidity of feed For Ease and convenience of adjustment Unequalled, Users Say,— The term is no doubt more nearly correct. Their judgment is better than ours, for their success is in its superiority—so they testify. | Have You a 77? If not, look up the Model 5. Don’t take a substitute or an imitation— there are many. Ameiodn Wood-Working Machinery Co. Sales Offices : Executive and General Sales Office: a Sales Offices : New York: 90 West Street 591 Lyell Avenue Portland: N. 19th and Wilson St. New Orleans: Canal-La. Bank Bldg. fe T Spokane: 314 W. Pacific Ave. Chicago: Sharples Building. Rochester, N i Y. - San Francisco: 46 Fremont Street . CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses :—-ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. B. G. Luther Co., Inc. rages P oe Mills a SHELDONS EXHAUST FANS 91 Foster Street Worcester, dy See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF SAW and reasonable prices. ESTIMATED capacity: 30,000 feet, 2” Pence out atest "Booklet ‘stock in 10 hours. Cuts with perfect m1 ms I accuracy. Will carry from two to six 13” Sheldons Limited Galt, Ontario saws. A great labor saver: Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building A ents Write for particulars. Ross & Grei Seals aie James St. Robert Haini fe EES , Bank of Ottawa Bldg. Soman, Clances & "Gr indley, Grose & Ws eee. 259 ate anley St. Calgary and Edmonton. nipeg Slow Speed, Low Power Shaving Exhaust Systems Consult our Blow-Pipe Engineering Department THE A. B. ey + ne see LIMITED TORONTO eae - WINNIPEG 68 CANADA (QUA FAY ELEGAN ¢ | |S GINGINNATL O |): USsAy WO, 17! LIGHTNING Er ee LL LUMBERMAN FAY~EGAN “ LIGHTNING ” AND WOODWORKER No. 171 Matcher and The Improved Medium Sizer has all the time saving and money making advantages of the latest Fast Feed Matchers—Here are a few— CAPACITY. Made in two sizes, 20 in. and 30 in. wide, each size working up to 14 in. thick. Feed-in rolls made in two sections on 30-inch machine to permit feeding two pieces of uneven thickness at one time. Rates of feed arranged to suit individual needs. VERS Aare reve The No. 171 will give equal satisfaction on light matching, running flooring or heavy timber sizing. In addition the pres- sure bars are so arranged as to permit the use of overswinging cutters for making moldings up to one inch deep CYLINDERS Cylinders are double belted, each driven direct from the countershaft. This is the wonderfully successful “333” cylinder drive without frictions, imparting more power to the cylinders with less belt wear than any other method. Either square- forged steel cylinders or our patented cir- cular heads with thin air-hardened “Tung- sten” steel knives are furnished. With the latter we can furnish setting, jointing and grinding attachments. Lower cylinder draws out at side of machine to facilitate setting or sharpening. MATCHER SPINDEES The matcher spindles are extra heavy and mounted in self-oiling bearings. We can furnish circular heads and jointing attach- ment for sizing if wanted. GRAVITY TIGHTENERS All belts have gravity tighteners, increas- ing the pressure as the load increases, pre- venting slipping with loss of power and burning of belts. When machine is not in use the tighteners are thrown back, leaving: the belts hang slack, giving much longer life to the belts. FEED Six large rolls, double geared, all gears cut from the solid, the main driving gears entirely cased and running in grease gives a powerful and almost noiseless drive. = 1are 14%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 1¥%-in. No. 2 4-ft. lath ...... 134-in, 82-in. pine ......--crs 1¥%-in. No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 1¥Y%-in. mill run hemlock lath. pine or cedar shingles XX pine or cedar shingles ... XXX pine or cedar shingles .. XX B. C. cedar shingles .... RX 6 butts pto 2-10; y yes ns XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. ........ 8,9, CR Pc EM pe 8 On $1.50; 41 to 45 ft., 33 to 35- ft., $5; 44 50 45 00 Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, white, Ists and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. Ash, white, No. 1 common ......... Ash, brown, ists and 2nds, 4/4 Ash, brown, common and better ... Ash, brown, ists and ede, 6/4 & 8/4. Birch, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..........- Birch, No. 1, com. ate fips 4/4 .... Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 .... Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. Birch, Ists and 2nds, 16/4 .......... Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... Basswood, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4. Basswood, No. 2 and 3, common .. Basswood, Basswood, Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. Soft elm, ists and 2nds, 4/4 Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4 1 and 2 seenee 6/4 and 8/4, ists and 2nds. 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. and bet. Rock elm, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4 .. 55 00 Kock elm, No. Z com. and bet. t/4 and (if MORO MAGE SG Ke cod aan nos c5 37 00 Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... 28 00 Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, 1sts and 2nds, 35 00 flard maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..... 37 00 Hard maple, common and better, 4/4 30 00 Hard maple, 12/4 & 16/4, Ists & 2nds. 46 00 Red oak, plain 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 Red oak, plain Ist and 2nds, 4/4.... Red oak, plain Ilsts and JZnds, Tels and 16/4 a lajore Shel leis.e ete treeiemeeTe White oak, plain, 1st and 2nds, 4/4.. White oak, plain, 1sts and 2nds, 1% and 2=in.)) oor eceteras bs ecetehoiaiaie peteeieete White oak, plain, 1Ists and 2nds, 12/4 amd 1'G/4 seis ral. wtets's 1 80 Pine Shingles Pee. eID te OURO, OOD O06 3 00 Clear butt 18-in. ...... 3 2 50 White edaceStiggless 3) at REXK PLS teie cle stoievatiy eiete's 3 75 Clear butt, 18-in. ...... 3 00 TScist eR Maas sie ipiele erate 6 Spruce logs (pulp) miclstaul ete. 13 00 QUEBEC, QUE. White Pine—In the Raft First class Ottawa waney, 18-in. av- erage, according to lineal ...... 75 Oak—Michigan and Ohio By the dram, meearding J to ) BUSTRES and quality ...... : 3 Elm By the dram, according to average and quality, 40 to 45 feet .... By the dram, according to average and quality, 30 to feet ..... 55 60 65 45 45 54 58 44 35 54 54 27 33 30 26 23 25 24 - 24 26 28 33 22 28 00 Ssss SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SES ANOm ROC D9 S838 ass 8 _ cts. 12 90 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and aality, per cu. ft. .... 25 30 Average 16 inch ..... siaiay (steteisteyeta 30 40 Birch dS ehinehy spenwetiy ftru sie. sis.0 <0 6 . 20 22 TS AINCH PEK CU ete ah clase a!) 0.0, eines 24 26 HG SANA D ERE Clits ti ielecieicis 1.0.50 28 30 AS Pinchs permet its ccs cee ssc x 32 35 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and up. Ao 00 21 00 Oddmentsyeeceeeieice dct tesa ce 700 18 00 Boards, 1 and 2 in. .......... 16 00 18 00 Birch Planks I ton4 ini” fecse moses S - 1700 1900 SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better Macy Goad 18 Ta ras iace,o/0)o,o/aie) aja leveiorolersisyerate $.54 00 1 in., 8 in. and up wide notices eceee 62 OO 1% and 1¥% in. and up wide ..... --. 65 00 2 in. and up wide .......ceseeee eoeee 10 00 Cuts and Better 4/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 55 00 6/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better....... 65 00 8/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ..... - 65 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ...... 52 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ...... 54 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better ...... 46 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 8 and better ...... 50 00 No. 1 Cuts 1 in., 8 in, and up wide ........... - 42 00 1% in., 8-in. and up wide ............ 00 1% in., 8-in. and up wide ....... ---- 57 00 2 in., 8-in. and up wide ........... - 60 00: 2% and 3 ft, 8-in. and up wide.... 75 00 4 in. 8-in. and up wide ........... 85 00 No. 2 Cuts 1 .in,, 6-in. and up wide ..... eeoeee 31 00 1% in., 6-in. and up wide ........ -.. 42 00 1¥% in., 6-in. and up wide ........... 44 00 2-in., Gin, and up wide ............ 47-00 2%, 3 and 4 in. 6-in. and up wide ......... drtoGneans, 200 65 00 No. 3 Cuts 1 in., 6-in. and up wide ........... 24 00 | 1% and 1% in., 6-in. and up wide.. 83 00 2-in., 6-in. and up wide .......... -- 83 00 2%, 3 and 4-in., 6-in. and une wide ..... ms alecesstetoeneetceroinis 43 00 48 00 Common and Dressing Mill Run 1-in. x 4-in. ..... Bidet? sac. aoe 00 -ins (x, D-ini. i. o sayaiitetsyeisisieWeelo ines --. 25 00 Din. (x G-in.. ...2ee a siies sels oes seco 26 00 l-in. x 8-in. ...... 2.2... - civigiiaeatele aie 27 00 Tin. x) LOsins| Ae ahs Bins ee oc eet 29 00 ae PIM iE Secon coSP dD gn020 « ove. 34 00 n. x 13 in, and up ........ mieteheNstata 34 00 A 14 andi2-iny owe sn eee a 30 00 No. 1 Barn 1 inch ...... 14%, 1% and 2-in. 2% and 38-in. 4 inch ...... 1 inch ...... 1%, 1% and 2-in. ...... - 80 00 386 00 2% and Sins. .c ccc, Saees : 38 No. 3 Barn AM Sinehay je (020% ele, Javeleisreiet ante hare 21 00 28 00 No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in, ...... 20 00 25 00 Box Ne: ED 1, 1%, 14) Sin. seee- 22 00 25 00 2, 1%, 1%, 2 seecesees 1900 28 00 Mill Culls ee run culls, 1-in. ..... spaiate 19 00 1h, 1% and 2-in. ....... 00 No: alatsie ah Lecrelote cre aterclatetereinrs 17 00 18 00 Lath No. 1, 32-in. pine ae ic ee ae ae 83 No. 2, 48-in. pine . Seine’ Splowieierae 0) 4 OO. No. 1, 48-in. ae seisiol. ie cinle iether ela are. No. 3, 48-in. efolinietsisiets « «ee 3 50 No. 1, 48-in. hemlock, neayattieraiaievevereretetete 8 25 WINNIPEG, MAN. No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Dimensions, Rough or S. 1 S. and 1 E. 6 ft. 8 ft. 10 ft. 14x16 ft. 2x4 - 16500 1800 2200 2000 2x 6 - 1800 1800 2200 2000 2 XB vice sie 18 00 1850 2200 20 00 2x 10 - 19060 1950 2250 21 00 2x 12 - 1900 2000 24650 22 50 .. PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH.. Mountain Stock Dimensions = QPix "4-12 U ace me lcleterlemtctcieiete 2 seoeee 20 BO 2 x 4-8-14-1 seers ceecee coveee 20 BO 2 x 4-10°18-20. 3. 7. eee eee os -.- 22 50 2'x'6, Start. 5.) .. c,d res esesee 20 00 2x88 todGli.. asercc teens saad 20 50 No. 1 Common Boards 4 inchwik: «dds se ese SIO =o é Grinch. . tae ss:s cic. cio RS C ice oD Seinch: ade. secce alo \sie-asia/sipucisis pele oOTOe 10s inch APR ae3s BOeO es AACEOb seeeee 23 00 Wa ineh@eeern. ts -noenie a eaavetoEs ts as . 23 00 Flooring 4 or 6 inch No. 1 ....... seeeee Gad 00 4 or 6 inch No. 2 ......... ..2222-. 31 00 4 or 6 inch No. 8 ..... SOO Cameceae 24 50 Shiplap—Finished 4° Inch. os stsicie eke asater Baton, woman . $20 00 6 inch) cwcmeene = cewiee a, Dapo8 . eee 22 50 8,210) 212 inchi veeeidcce ee Boban CooCKS 50 Siding G=inch) Now. Uy eises sere) ose oie see coves $0 00 6 inch No. 2 ..... Ganonse 6: luaesetniete -- 81 00 6 inch No. 8 ..... av tertoniere O50 . 24 50 Lath No. 1 Cedar, Pine, Spruce ..... «-- 500 No. 2 cedar, pine, spruce .......... 3 26 PINE—ROUGH TIMBER Less $2 per M. 12 ft. 14 and 16 ft. 3 x 6 and3x8...... 2100 2100 3 x Galore aster see+e. 23 00 22 00 SP x Da asteleleleie) tee «see -. 24 00 23 00 4x4to 6x 8 ...... 21 50 21 50 4x 10 to 10 x 10 .. 23 50 22 60 Bix SPs is Me uasetctata sieststere 21 50 21 50 6 x 14 up to 32 ft. Siete 29 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. 4,2 x 6,4 x 8 8 to 16 ft. ......§2150 4, 2x 6, 4 x 8, 18 to 32 ft. ...... 25 50 2x 10, 2 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. ........ 22 50 18, 20, 22 tt. acoieisieislell a)e's'e’seieisjstcistnen amo 24, 26, 28, 30, 82" iu die o. ss. nae eee a 2x 14 up to 32 ft. Bee snomboure croc a) 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. ..... «-. 24 00 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 18 to 32 ft. ........ 29 00 6x6t o 6 x 12; up to 32 ft. ae ahare -.. 24 00 aie aca statis lontenais -. 27 00 FLOORING No. 1 and 2 red ye, 4 in. ........ 34 00 E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring seceee 89 00 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 60 F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 E. and F. G. No. 3 flooring ....... 30 00 SHIPLAP Pine or spruce ..... 5 ar suo seco 24 00 8 to..16\ ft. 6 iin: i. oie we ete arenes 22 00 B. C. a 8”, 10” and big shiplap 10/16). ft. ya. baeiicte ht ttesalae nieiarere -.-. 23 50 B. C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ft, oicien 20 60 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S. 1 S. No. 1 common pine, 10 inch ........$31 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch ........ 25 No. 3 common pine mixed widths... 20 0U No. 4 common pine, mixed widths .. 14 50 No. 5 common pine, mixed widtlis ... 20 00 SHINGLES XXX B.C. Cedar ........02.0200--5 $3 00 XX B. C. Cedar ..... PM ric: Coie ae XXX Dimension ...... ..--.- «- -... 3 25 LATH No. 1 Mixed W. & R. Pine ......... $4 25 No. 1 B.C. Fir sige. encicea: auntie een Oe BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. White Pine Wholesale Selling Price Uppers 4/4 2.2226 ceccee seecee Uppers 5/4 to 8/4 .....0 ceeeee Uppers wae t0-12/4 3.25) cence me Dressing 5/4 x 10 Dressing 5/4 x 12 ...... No. 1 Moulding 5/4 .. No. 1 Moulding 6/4 .. No. 1 Moulding 8/4 .. (Continued on page (176) 00 92 00 24 00 Selects 4 aiibrs.cc’e Ldnietes mietaseierele ats, Wiaiaiaiee? Selects 5/4 to 8/4 .....- ssosese seve 82 00 Selects 10/4 to 12/4 .... ...... «2... 92 00 Fine common 4/4 .....6 «seeces eee 61 00 Fine common 56/4 ..... Meeooone conn Git Fine common 6/4 ..... « seecee veoe 65 00 Fine common 8/4 ......- ccvcesy seine GQ0g No. 1 Cuts 4/4 .. ..ceee seeeese cove 51 00 No. 1 Cuts 5/4 .. wcseee coccee coos 57 00 No. 1 Cuts 6/4 2. wcceee coveee woes 59 00 No.. 1 Cuts 8/4 .. cccece sevvee eoee G1 00 No. 2 Cuts 4/4 1. ccccee seccee cose 32 00 No. 2 Cuts 5/4 2. wcceee secese eooe 43 00 No. 2 Cuts 6/4 .. ce coecee cove 45 00 No. 2 Cuts 8/4 .. scee lneecce - secwOOROn No. 8 Cuts 5/4 .. ccecee evccce sees 33 00 No. 3 Cuts 6/4 .. weseee coecee eoee 34 00 No. 3 ea Ke ie auetoss aha) ohsjetaiavelala rs Dressin Goce odGno ee ateavee inline) g By 51 00 52 00 58 00 58 00 58 00 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND ,WOODWORKER A Word to the Wise Is Sufficient All millmen are ‘‘wise” to the durability and efficiency of Disston Saws. A majority of the world’s saw mills are making the finest lumber by their aid. If you are not getting the results you know you should, do as others do and use ; HT i he TT TS Mau M Gn onan Write to the nearest office HENRY DISSTON & SONS, LTD. Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works TORONTO, CANADA Branch at Vancouver, B.C. Established Reg, U.S. Pat. Off. 1840 q UU CU UN NE HURT USUI a au CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES — Continued No: 2): Moulding 5/4" s.) ssn Weenie 47 00 Noss 2 Moulding G/4enccn scien rere 47 00 INo.. 2 Moulding 8/4) 2. ce cleame meiawrerere 47 00 Now seeBari it U2 arcjeereretstetetanietaye 48 00 None Barn, 2x G andes me teeneercrerite 34 00 Nos Barn: dl scp FOP seticrtioieetereriere 36 00 Nos Barn x Gand (Sinema 32 00 Noise 2 Barn 2c) LO eicreen eretete etetoreetst 34 00 No! 8 Barn tx (Giandss cece terete 26 00 Ins yale truss SA BGoedq. cadcos 27 00 Box Lx 6 and upsets, cee er ie 23 00 Box 1 x 10 is ee teced eelecercmmcteteras 25 00 jay Ii) ss, Ganges Soecan Sanged 26 00 Boxe) x Sand SU piece eis cetera cereieieteys 30 00 The following quotations on hardwoods re- present the jobber buying price at Buffalo and Tonawanda: MAPLE is&2s No.1Com. No.2 Com 4/4 33 - 37 23 - 27 17 - 20 B/4to 8/4 36 - 40 25 - 30 17 - 20 10/4 to 12/4 45 - 48 35 - 38 22 - 25 16/4 49 - 52 39 - 42 _ BIRCH 4/4 38 - 40 28 - 30 18 - 20 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 19 - 23 “1 Don’t Care” Many belt operatives express this sen. timent when we show them their belts are improperly handled, unscientifically managed, and a cause of large money loss which is preventable. We advocate Cling-Surface treatment and slack running belts and guarantee best results obtainable. Still, after explaining the benefits derivable from slack belts A to Z, making valuable sugges- and offering to take na money Cling-Surface if it doesn’t do all we say, many men give little thought and often say, “I don’t care. My belts give me a lot of trouble, that’s true, but I haven’t time to think of them.” The man who Does care uses Cling-Sur- face and it pays him well. Every managing engineer who is keen as he should be in showing profits from his plant must give all the belting and transmission ropes systematic attention. And Cling-Surface treatment is the one from tions, whatever for of repair x Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St Buffalo N Y New York Boston Chicago Denver Atlanta Memphis Toronto Ktc SOFT ELM 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 5/4to 8/4 42 - 44 32 - 34 10/4 to 16/4 44 - 46 34 - 36 BASSWOOD 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 5/4to 8/4 43 - 45 32 - 35 23 - 25 OAK 4/4 58 - 62 36 - 40 22 - 28 5/4to 8/4 60 - 64 38 - 42 24 - 30 ASH, WHITE AND BROWN 4/4 48 - §2 32 - 34 22 - 26 5/4to 8/4 60 - 65 38 - 40 10/4 and up 77 - 80 55 - 60 BOSTON, MASS. White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 WElECES, MtOl 2inch seein ereee 88 00 Fine common, 1 in. .. ...... 72 00 Fine common, 1% to 2 in. .. 74 00 75 00 INOS A @utsye hl sant irr. apes a creas 57 00 No. 1 Cuts 1% to 2 in. ...... 64 00 68 00 logical method of constantly maintaining high transmission efficiency and prolong- ing the life of the whole transmission system. Where the initial tension is eased by Cling-Surface treatment, shafts, pulleys, hangers, bearings and their mountings are relieved of unnecessary strain, and there is a reduction in internal friction, expense, lubricants and atten- tion that make large annual savings—all due to the action of Cling-Surface. Put Cling-Surface on just one tight belt for a trial. Select one that has been slipping badly, running off or wearing rapidly, and you will find Cling-Surface highly beneficial. Ask us for examples from plants where Cling-Surface has de- monstrated itself to be indispensable. Let us quote f.o.b. Toronto. Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 Ibs. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) INon2nCutsnl ames. ose ace ees 40 00 15-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 50 No. 2 Cuts, 1% to 2 in. .... 4800 5000 1%-in. spruce laths ...... ..... 4 25 Bs Dons ee a ae A aie ap ne New Brunswick Cedar Shingles Na. ik, GL =e BY oe 97/00) axtcas ache eee weet eae $4 15 $4 25 Now 2: 1 x, 120.5 41 00 Clears’: o).-swalsacere cistannmsoeuste 390 400 No. 2, 1x 10 .. 35.00 3600 Second clears ...... ...... 2 75 No. 21x 8 ... 3400 3500 Clear whites ...... ...... KA 2 90 ity Be ol ce 1 33 00 Extra 1s (Clear whites out) .. 1 50 No. 3.1x10.. 2900 3000 Extra 1s (Clear whites in) .. 1 60 No. 3,1x 8 .. 2900 3000 Red Cedar Bene 16-in. 5 butts Canadian spruce boards etc 27 00 to 2-in. ...... ...... -.-. 380 4 20 Spruce, 10 & 12 in. dimension. 2800 Red Cedar "Eurekas, 18-inch Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen. 25 00 26 00 5 butts to 2-in. ...... 4 35 10 and 12 in. random lengths, Red a Perfection, 5 butts” ae 10 ft. and up 5 2x6 Ox 7 26 00 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- CE eee he ay in. extra red Cedar.......- 880 4 10 Fee and up cee 22 50 23 50 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- All other random lengths, 7” town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- and under, 10 ft. and up 21 09 ows: 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- ri y : in. maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, 5-in. and up merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple seca boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 23 50 ed one side, 3%4c. per ft.; %4-in. 3-ply maple, 1 x 2 and 1 x 38 furring, p 1s sanded one side, 4c per ft “All F.O.B. James- clipped and bundled ........ 24 00 town, New York. What kind of Oats do you feed? If you want Western Oats Clean Write us now stating your re- quirements. National Elevator Company, Limited WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Our specialty—bulk dud sacked oats for lumbering and logging use. ’s St t Chai s Strongest Chain Do your log loading with the “Ajax” loading chain, every link of which is guaranteed. The ee tells a convincing story. Manufactured only by Standard Chain Company Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers. Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 73 MAHOGANY We import the highest grades of Fancy Hardwoods and on short notice can furnish logs or seasoned lumber suitable for cabinet work, interior finish or Fancy Sawed Veneers Other Stocks are: English Brown Oak Butts—Sawed to order Circassian and Turkish Walnut Logs High Grade Native Cabinet Woods and Veneers We Carry Full Stocks of FIGURED CUBAN VENEER Making aSpecialty ot 1-20” and 1-8” Memorandum of Stocks on Hand and Prices on Application The Martin-Barriss Co., Importers, Veneer Press and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit special conditions WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS William R. foaenn and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA THER BROS H U e Hollow Ground Combination Tooth Mitre Saw Patent Groover or Dado Head For either Rip or Cross Cutting Can be used on any Circular Saw Mandrel Will cut equally as smooth in either Ripping, Cross- For cutting any width groove from 1/8” cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with to” wide. ill cut either with or across grain of wood. the grain (Sent on approval). Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish to do. HUTHER BROS. SAW MFG. CO., Inc., 1103 University Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA $45.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- marks, Copyrights, De- signs procured. Patents obtained, sold, developed and manufac- tured on royalty. Inventions _ perfected, mar keted, protected, handled and developed PATENT ATTORNEYS a Address : SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. Cleveland, Ohio Lumber Horses _ Wearespecializing this season in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. Loading chutes at Barn Doors via all railways, We can supply your wants on the very shortest notice. WRITE US YOUR REQUIREMENT Union Stock Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money” The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING Machine Knives, Circular Cutters and Mortise Chisel Phone North 5831 UNITED STATES $65.00 Searches, Extensions, Licences, Assignments, Agreements, Renewals, Working Drawings, Dies and Tools, Patterns, Estimates given on Rights and Manufactur- ing Costs. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 74 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Young Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers Lumbermen—We carry all kinds of camp supplies. : Save Freight. Prompt Shipment. Liberal Treatment. Write or wire for prices - North Bay Sudbury Toronto RUBBER GOOD: Belting Our long experience in the making of Rubber Belts enables us to specialize ————_— on this line. ‘‘ Monarch,” ‘‘Red Strip” and ‘‘ Lion” are our leading brands for power transmission. (Write for Booklet B-1.) Packings ‘‘ Redstone” High Pressure Sheet Packing has proved by test that it ——)E will outlast any other similar packing on the market. We make Spiral and Ring Packings, etc., that are equally reliable. (Booklet P-r.) Hose for Steam, Water, etc., etc., in various grades, made especially to give satis- factory and economical service under-different conditions. (Booklet H-1.) Fire Hose ©¢ or more of our twenty brands of Fire Hose will be found, not only ———— i the best equipped Factories, Mills, etc., but in almost every Fire Department in the Dominion. (Booklet H-1.) Gutta Percha & Rubber, Limited | Successors to The Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Limited TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER | CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 Among the Functions of the Timber Factor Are: To locate, examine, estimate, classify and appraise timbered areas ; To assemble all necessary and useful information respecting kinds, quantities and qualities of timber and the topography of the land ; Facts and Figures i. facts, figures and A to Z guarantee are worth learning about it will pay you to write our nearest house. They will explain the Leviathan plan that sells you “BELTING SERVICE,” too per cent efficient. To compile data showing costs and conditions under which operations must be conducted and to search out natural or possible markets. This information should be prepared by those possessed of Knowledge Essential to Comparison. We offer the timber buying and selling public the benefit of thirty-five years’ connection with the timber trade of North, Central and South America, of act curate knowledge that cannot be gleaned from tex- books. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spalding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Sars Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. A Machine for eve ry Foneu ns era Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth. Minnesota.USA. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND, WOODWORKER — = “Dolphin” Belting —— is the Belt to use in wet places. It is impervious to moisture and gives entire satisfaction. You can run it in water and the cement will hold fast. No rivets or sewing necessary. | cee A ( The cement is Waterproof Belt one of the “" fag) = || “Dunbar” Shingle Mill the full sense = = 3 adhesive un ar Ing e ] meee ye Waterproofs Soe \ BY! d us mill is acknowledged the most ; ———— complete and satisfactory shingle mill on the market. It has a capacity of from 15000 to 45000 per day accord- WE SOLICIT A TRIAL ORDER ing to the quality of the lumber. Our literature contains full particulars. Providence Belting Co. |___ Maritime Foundry & Machine Wks. Providence, R.I., U.S. A. Limited Office and Factory: 25-39 Charles St. ‘ Chatham, - New Brunswick The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or : twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. THESE HEADBLOCKS WILL WEAR Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of ___They are of new design, gotten up specially to withstand the jarring of heavy tires saves any amount of trouble. niggers, and they will stand the strain of the hardest work. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- _About twenty of them have been tested in mills all over the country since the parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- beginning of the present sawing season, being thoroughly tried out. logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the The service they have given marks them as great headblocks well worth your style you want now. while to investigate. May we send particulars? Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited William Hamilton Company ORILLIA, ONT. Peterborough, Ontario ; CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER iy) Exhaust System in W. C. Edwards & Co. Mill, Ottawa. Designed and put in operation by Engineer of Toronto Blower Co. We are prepared to furnish plans and specifications covering Exhaust Systems of all kinds. WRITE US IF INTERESTED TRONTO BLOWER CO. - 150 Duke St., Toronto WE CAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY OF YOUR DRY KILN GRANO RAPIDS VENEER WORKS WICKES GANGS ‘*As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stock Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from either hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs at once, up to 14 in. diameter. KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the same stroke. _», Not an EXPERIMENT, but an - ECONOMIO NECESSITY. Think it Over Carefully, then Write ,;) us for Details. a “The Gang cannot Overslab.” ‘Wickes Brothers 410 White Building » SEATTLE, WASA. Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U. S. A. Dry Kiln Service A Practical Theory MEANS Competent Engineering TO Effective Organization YOU Years of Experience Guaranteed Results Grand Rapids Veneer Works Grand Rapids, Michigan No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. * The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Section of Griplock Riveted Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND, WOODWORKER coe hy pier iG Le eB ARG aL Horizontal Slab Resaw @ A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. mri a ee a y H [oa rary The Sosy Magn ieny Co., Ltd. | Write for catalogue. It illustrates many ae special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba fe a eee ree Mereen-Johnson Machine C ompany, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. U. S. A. Locomotives on trunk line railroads have the advantage of the best facilities for inspection and repairs. _ Logging locomotives face different con- , ditions. They must work day after day in the hardest service and often in locali- ties where repairs cannot be made with- out great inconvenience. When you want a locomotive you cannot afford to overlook the* experience of this company. Experience in building large locomotives is invaluable in connection with the design of smaller ones in order to insure reliability which isthe main question in logging work. You know what delays cost you. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN .AND WOODWORKER 79 HERE’S no possible chance for confusion and misunderstanding about Dixon's Silica Ss Graphite Paint ["s" Made in Jersey City, N. J. Logging Locomotives DIXONS It is made in one quality only—four colors—fifty years. Booklet 238-B. JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY JERSEY CITY Established 1827 NEW JERSEY Mikado Type Locomotive, Polson Logging Co. The Mikado is a good type for heavy hauling, where runs are fairly long and high steaming capacity is needed. The : locomotive illustrated traverses 30 degree A Genuine curves, and can be used on rails weigh- Rogers ~ Buffalo ing 49-50 pounds per yard. It is simple Knife Grinder in construction, strongly built, and rides well on uneven tracks. is waiting here to prove to you that it will actu- When in need of a logging locomotive, ally save you money. consult Try it at cur risk and expense. This is not a ‘‘ Tissue Paper’’ offer. It is backed by 35 ee eccia. = a and Saw Fitting Machinery literature The Baldwin Locomotive Works | Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. SAMUEL C. ROGERS & CO. 1s tock st. BUFFALO, N.Y. OR WOOD AND IRON RAILS CLIMAX Improved Geared LOCOMOTIVES F A 62-ton Climax- Locomotive Designed Especially for Heavy Logging Work. Climax Locomotives are successfully operated on steep grades and sharp curves. Any weight or gauge. Locomotives in stock for immediate shipment. Get Catalog ‘“* H.” CLIMAX MANUFACTURING CO., 313 W. Main Street, CORRY, PA. VANCOUVER MACHINERY DEPOT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. HEISLER GEARED LOCO MOTIVES Especially adapted for heavy hauling on steep grades, troutcreek || |i. py ' sharp curves and | LOGGING CO.LTD. || | = at uneven tracks. For = ; logging, switching and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘*We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.” Pie Engine being operated by the trout Creek Logging Co., Ltd. of Trout Creek, Canada Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey -. Simcoe, Ont. just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works ERIE, PA., Uz Si A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent 80 CANADA LUMBERMAN- AND WOODWORKER G. M G. Chain Mortiser Chain Mortiser No. 541 Chain Saw Mortiser The use of a Chain Saw Mortiser is acknowledged to be the improved method of mortising. Our Chain Saw Mortiser is an improved machine built from the original patented designs under sole Canadian license. Our Bulletins No. 551 and 541, illustrating the different sizes of these machines which we build, sent on request Canada Machinery Corporation, Limite Galt, Ontario : Largest Builders of Wood-Working ORE in Canada CANADA, LUMBERMAN AND. Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, E Fredericton, N. B. BAA PLIIAIF RAZ BYETF UWE EEE bes EOE OTHES. PINS COCTPLETE*: PLANTS FOR _THE MA NUFACTURE. or LS, KEGS; STAVES HEAD) BAROUR SPECIALTY. NG "FFORZPRICES_ AND ) FURTH e “PARTICULARS, DADDRE: ss(_ T= PETER GERLACH: CLEYEVAND: WOODWORKER Lath Mill at a Low Price at is a well designed and sub- 1 stantially constructed Pony Lath Mill. For mills where the work is not suff- cient to justify the purchase of a large and expensive mill the machine illus- trated above will ‘‘fill the bill” to perfection. Send for our prices and particulars The D. S. Abbot Co. Olean, New York “PRoeTOR VENEERDRYER eee 5 SS In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER you can dry veneers at less cost and with less waste than in any other system. Send for Bulletin No. 4 ThE PAILADELPRIA EXILE Macrinery Co. PHILADELPAIA, PA. 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 Saw Improved Lath Bolter Points Worthy of Notice Main frame made in one piece. 2 lower feed rollers 5” diameter and power driven. 2 upper pressure rollers both power driven. Front pressure roller raises to- wards the saws, and being power & _._.. driven prevents bolts from flying ECON PEO my, ee v back out of the machine. "4 Te ORILLIA ONTARIO x Bolts cannot stick. At the price we sell this mach- ine it has no competitor. Long’s Quality Lath Bolters 4 Saw Lath Bolter A machine for mills of large cutting capacity Please notice this machine has—Three Mandrel bear- ings, the outer one being easily removed for taking off saws for filing. EE LONG MFG! Co =~ ~, - rf “ ata Four lower feed rollers, all power driven. BS piven Snrario’%o Two top pressure rollers, power driven. Bolts cannot stick or fly back. Full particulars on Application The E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada e fy TREAL— Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y— Gorman, Clancey & Grindley Ltd. ANE M Agencies: WINNIPEG — Stuart Machinery Go, Ltd. VAN COUVER-— Robert Hamilton & Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER l/ = Our No, 2} Girder Carriage has knee opening of 30, 36 and 40 inches; frame of red pine; logseats double girder 6 in. I beams, steel lined; knees very high, fitted with 4 in. taper movement; Waterous Improv- ed Dogs; steel Nigger Hook ; Racks and pinions cut from solid steel; set shaft 2-7/16 in. diameter; Waterous No. 1 double acting ratchet Set- works; Double trucks under each logseat; wheels of steel 12 in. in dia- meter, axles 2-3/16 in. Weight from 5500 to 6500 Ibs. STEEL-GIRDER CARRIAGES FOR MEDIUM MILLS : : With knee opening of from 30" to 50", these Carriages For medium power mills the are adapted for Band or Circular Mills and for Steam Steel Girder Carriage has no Rope Feed. 3 They are turned out with exceptional care. A sturdy, equal. We build a complete well put together frame, knees and log-seats of great -line—in three distinct styles—which we-cdn strength, with dogs, setworks and accessories identical : ‘ ; i with those supplied on our heavy cast steel carriages. guarantee second to none in cutting ability, O : ei te é . ny : ae: : ur new Medium Carriage Catalogue No. 111 is wearing qualities and in continuity of service. just off the press—send for it. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. BRANTFORD, CANADA Vancouver, B.C. Winnipeg, Man. The No. 3 Double Girder Carriage Knee opening of 40in. and50in.; red pine frame } stringers and crossgirts 8 in. x 7 in. ; logseats double girder, 8 in. I beams, heavily faced and reinforced; knees fitted with Water- - ous Improved Dogs, 4in. Taper Set, steel Nigger Hook; Racks and Pin- ions of cut steel, Set-shaft 2-15/16 in.; No. 4 Combination Ratchet Set- works; double trucks, steel wheels 14 in. in diameter, axles 2-7/16 in. Weight 6500 and 7500 Ibs. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. We solicit your patronage HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada New York, N. Y. London, England St. Louis, Mo. BATTS LIMITED WEST TORONTO THE LEATHER BELT MANUFACTURERS OF Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Trim Pine Doors and - Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters Cypress Greenhouse Material BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WEST TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER & The J.C. McLaren Belting Co. = Limited | General Mill Supplies | MONTREAL | We have been making all kinds of Boilers for over half a century. ~ Combine with this the most improved type of mach- inery, modern shops and up-to-date methods and you have the reason why ‘‘INGLIS” Boilers are the “STANDARD.” Let us quote on eRe requirements. The John Inglis Co., Ltd. Engineers and Boilermakers 14 Strachan Ave. Toronto, Canada Vol. 33 Toronto, September 15, 1913 No. 18 Time is Money The rapid cutting File is the economical File eee oe Electric V Welded Steel Lattin Chain American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western SIZE ' LKS. PROOF TEST BREAKING TEST WT. 100 FT Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith 2200 Ib. 4500 Ib. 60 Ib. 14 2500 Ib. 5000 Ib. 80 Ib. are rapid cutters made by 3500 Ib. 7000 Ib. 90 Ib. NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY ent, hee erg oe 110 Ib. Port Hope, Ont. McKINNON CHAIN CO., ST. CATHARINES, ONT. STRONG GRIPPING POWER One of the characteristic features of Dick’s Belting is the strong gripping power, which ensures the transmission, positively without loss, of the whole power given off by the engine. The entire absence of stretching or slipping is another important quality Dick’s Belts possess. It will pay you to investigate these belts before buying any other make. Get a copy of Catalog No. 17. ~ DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting | Wood Split Pulleys © Shaftimg | Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver F. REDDAWAY AND COMPANY tea. ot Steam and Power Pumps, Condensers and Travelling Cranes The Smart- Turner Machine Co., Limited Hamilton - Can. STITCHED CANVAS BELTING THE “CAMELATA” BELTING LINEN FIRE HOSE MONTREAL Write for Booklet. TORONTO THE STRONGEST SR ALS *Weldless Steel Chain” ehotasen of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 ewts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully aeobie the Admiralty breaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. CAN YOU BEAT IT? WRITE FOR PARTICULARS B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited as ; MONTREAL Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 62 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products | Midland |?“ | Brand Hardwood Flooring THIS MARK ON BRAND EVERY PIECE The Timber Limits, near Midland, from which we draw our supply, Pro- duce the best Maple and Beech floorine stock 1 in North America. We own the Limits, cut the Timber, saw the Lumber in our Sa Mill | at Thunder Bay, and manufacture the Flooring in our Planing Mill at Midland. From Tree to Finished Product. . Output—Fifteen Thousand Feet Per Day. KILN DRIED BORED FOR NAILING SIDE & END MATCH SIDE & END MATCHED HOLLOW BACK Kiln-Dried, Tongued and Grodved: End Matched, Hollow Backed, Bored for Nails, Bundled with Wire Maple, Beech, Plain Oak, Quarter Cut | Oak, Birch STANDARD GRADING RULES—SELECT, CLEAR, NO. 1, AND FACTORY THICKNESSES—THIRTEEN SIXTEENTHS (13/16), NINE SIXTEENTHS (9/16), THREE EIGHTHS (3/8). Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Midland - Ontario Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product | = CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS The Supply is Great And so is the material. If your trade demands the best in the land try our Red and White Pine Better look your stock over now and anticipate your needs in Pine lumber. All kinds of dressing undertaken on short notice. George Gordon & Company ‘Limited CACHE BAY : - ONTARIO 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 1912 Cut White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16. Com. and Dsg. (Box out) 2 te o/4 x8) x 12/06 ay at 6/4 x 8 x 12/16 a 6/4 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 ‘ 2x 8 and 9 x: 12/16“ .2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. ~ _Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION ~ YOU CAN ALWAYS | It DEPEND UPON OUR : ee run good one day and | poor the next, but | is always uniform § in Quality and Grade. You can depend on it absolutely to be the best White Pine that — is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN LUMSDEN ‘cc PINE THAT’S PINE 99 Manufacturer of Pine Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 5 15,000,000 Feet ALWAYS ON HAND. ~ The M. Brennen & Sons Mfg. Co. Hamilton, Ontario Our Double Band Mill, Huttig, Ark. With two mills like this we manufacture 40,000,000 feet of band sawn Southern Hardwoods annually. We guarantee our lumber to be of ex- cellent widths, full thickness, and to contain 50% to 75% of 14 and 16’ =e ae ag grades and all of the ‘‘CREAM”’ is in each grade. Matching, Dressing Ww a eg co. Sraeeans ~ and Re-sawing 30,000 ft. 5/4 1st and 2nd Plain White Oak. 25,000 ft. 6/4 1st and 2nd Plain White Oak. 50,000 ft. 5/4 No. 1 Common Plain White Oak. pie ft. hr No. 1 eon Plain ee poe done in Transit at Lo t P e P t. 4/4 x 6 to 12-in. Ist and 2nd Tupelo. 30,000 ft. 4/4 x 13-in. and wider 1st and 2nd Tupelo. wes rices 75,000 ft. 4/4 x 13 to 17-in. Box Board Tupelo. 75,000 ft. 4/4 x 6 to 12-in. Ist and 2nd Sap Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 13-in. and wider 1st and 2nd Sap Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 13 to 17-in. Box Board Sap Gum. 75,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common Sap Gum. 60,000 ft. 4/4 No. 2 Common Sap Gum. 40,000 ft. 4/4 No. 1 Common Red Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 Ist and 2nd Red Gum. 50,000 ft. 4/4 x 18-in. and wider No. 1 and Panel Cottonwood. 25,000 ft. 8/4 Log Run Hickory. 100,000 pieces 1-4 x 1%-19-in. Oak Squares. We are Equipped to Dress and Bore A good stock of Oak, Gum, Cypress, Cottonwood, Elm and Maple. Wisconsin Lumber Company _,, lls Heavy Georgia Pine Timbers CHICAGO Deering, Mo. LOOK at the name - Hocken - and remember it when you want good Hemlock Dressed and Sized or Bill Stuff You'll get the best and get it promptly Hocken Lumber Co. Limited Otter Lake Station, Ont. 6 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | eats GILLIES BROS. BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited WHIT E. Pp INE RED PINE SPRUCE New York City Planing Mill, Yard and Office MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway ooo ea ‘Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., ta Wholesale Lumber Dealers. L. U mM b e r C 0 ° Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manuecnieee Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade : Red Pine Lumber pita and Lath Laths ||... 3 Office, “se.bets7s Ottawa, Can. The Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited “Lumber, Lath and Shingles: Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. | é a a a | ne : 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7 Quebec Spruce «~« Hemlock Cedar Shingles BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave. MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office Wm. H. Bromley Head Office, Pembroke, Ont. Telephone 148 WHITE PINE SPRUCE RED PINE HEMLOCK LATH BASSWOOD DIMENSION DRESSED TIMBER LUMBER Wholesale Lumber Pembroke, Ont. and Midland, Ont. “Three samples of Bromley’s stock.” CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mills on G. T. Ry. 3 ae LONGPORD Toronto, Canada Pe or a esa 801-2 C.P.R. Building EARLTON aad Cor. King & Yong o MILEAGE 156 1/4 Pine Doors || ™ RETAILER! We have in stock, ready to ship That Are Right +a 5 um | ous Interior Finish No. 3 Pine Doors | | a Gumwood (Red) B.C. Fir White Pine | are the leaders in the line. We have put in special ; new plant and machinery in order to turn out the Oak Black Ash Red best Pine Door that can be produced and we have Mahogany Red Birch Spruce now made Geo. Pine Maple Cypress No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty We are taking particular care of this line and we guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made Doors, Sash, Frames from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right price. Large and small shipments made on short General Millwork notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. ' Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors Send us your enquiries In car lots or local shipments Pembroke Lumber Co. | | Webb Lumber Co., Limited : Toronto Pembroke, Ontario River Ouelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of | CORRESPONDENCE e | SOLICITED | St. Pacome, Que., Canada nI.C. Ry. iles East of Lumber Lath Pulpwood OO ee SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS Wanted at once for 1 x 45 10/16 1 x 7/8 Laake en 8° 2p 8 3 x) 6 oxi S&S 4x 4 4x 6 “Red aid Jack Pine All Even Lengths Also 1 x 4 and up 6/16 Red and Jack Pine Culls. This is at New Liskeard and can be loaded quick. Planing Mill in connection. UNION LUMBER CO. ent Buildin LIMITED Tascdebcie | Weeds 10 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: - Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices, THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO JoHN McKeErRGow, W. K.GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Ottawa Office : Montreal Office: 46 Elgin St. 759 Notre Dame St., W Lumber Grades Good Shipments Prompt WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE Prices Right 13 Foot and 16 Foot B Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short Lath and White Cedar Shingles Wehavea full line in Pine, Sed. a eee e ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. CHRISTY-MOIR CO Spruce and Jack Pine. Bo roadway, New Yor) ity : O UGER & SON meas i Te Also all grades and thick- A ouEnan ness in Birch, Maple and Elm. Have a few cars of 3 and 4inch Maple and two cars of 2 and 3 inch Elm we must move. Get our prices. WE WANT 5/4 - 6/4 - 8/4 - 12/4 White Pine. Write us describ- Any kind for any purpose MACHINERY For the sawmill, planing mill, repair shop, steam or electric power plant. SEND FOR CATALOG H. W. PETRIE, Limited Montreal Toronto, Ont. Vancouver The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND TIMBER White Pine, Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock Oak Mouldings, Doors. Sashes and Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties, Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. Interior Trim Mill Work. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your orders ; Orillia, Ont. RAILS "%iev"ind’Sccond Mend YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO R. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto ing your stock. Sarnia Hardwood Flooring Buffalo The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO C.G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers and _ Strictly Wholesale Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto | SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles ~ White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal North Tonawanda, N. Y. James W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and Work- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, U. S. A. SI Us . Aas Hey yo Timber Eaimales! We miake accurate cruises of stand- ing timber, topographical maps, and advise as to forest management for— TIMBER OWNERS BONDING HOUSES MILL OPERATORS Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. New York 475 Fourth Ave. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY, WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. I want a) Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Office, ae and Warehouse CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M.C, Rk, R. DETROIT, MICH. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ““ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO Boston 625 Tremont Bidg. CANADA LUMBERMAN “Well Bought is Half Sold” Special Hardwood Offer 125,000 ft. 12,000 ft. 40,000 ft. 40,000 ft. 18,000 ft. 16,000 ft. 4/4” 4/4 4/4” 4/4” 4/4" 6/4” No. 1 Common & Better Birch No. 1 Common Birch No. 2 Common Birch No. 1 Common & Better Basswood No. 2 Common Basswood Firsts & Seconds Basswood F.0.B. Deer Lake Dry and. Well Manufactured Good Grades Prompt Shipments Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine and Hemlock Lumber 1026-32 Traders Bank Bldg, 1 oronto,Ont. Mills : Byng Inlet, Ont. AND WOODWORKER We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Handles (all descriptions) Veneers (3 or more ply) Staves Hoops Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office Dashwood House 9 Broad St, B.C. Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TzcTona,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS a Dale Street, Liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquiries. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For :— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. The: Hardindht Lauber Co. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited EASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles WESTERN British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood toa be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company WVholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING 1912 CUT ON HAND 5/4", 6/4" and 8/4" Shipping Cull Shorts 5/4" Dressing Strips 6/4" Shipping Cull Strips 8/4x8 and up or 10" and up S.C. Sidings Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS - Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited Sudbury, Ontario For Sale 500,000 feet 1 inch White Pine No. 5 and 6 Boards. SAW MILLS Long Lake, Ont. and Blezard, Ont. GENERAL OFFICE Sudbury, Ont. OTTAWA, ONT. The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada We have the following stock for prompt shipment :— 150 M. ft. 1% in. and 1% in. Good Pine Sidings. 75 M. ft. 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Log Run Ash. 40 M, ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Log Run Elm. 75 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Log Run Birch. 50 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. Canadian Red Oak. 120 M. ft. 1 in., 1% in. and 2 in. M. R. Pine Sidings. 100 M. ft. 2 in. x 8 in. M. R. Pine Stock. 500 M. ft. 2 in. x 6 in., 8 in., 9 in., 10 in., 10/16 ft., Merchantable Spruce. 300 M. ft. 1 in. x 5 in., 10/16 ft. Merchantable Spruce. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER Send me Your Orders for... . 100 M 1 x 4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190 M1x5 ‘ 15 M iL: x 9 66 66 oe 66 60 M 1 x 10 66 66 3 “ Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER (1°) Zap30, 20 and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. BARGAINS ON Hemlock, Spruce Mill and Dead Cull Pine Clear and Clear Face Pine, Shingles THE LONG LUMBER CO. Head Office HAMILTON, ONT. Branch Office TORONTO, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited — Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. 1913 Sawing /4’ and 5/4” Spruce 2x 8and 2 x lo Spruce Dry Factory White Pine—all thicknesses. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 13 Cedar For Sale About one and a half million feet of Cedar, Culvert Timber, 8x 8 to 12x 12. For particulars apply to Heavy Fir Dimension Is Our Particular Specialty The Heavier tt is the Better we like it We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. Our grade is positively right, and prices will please Timberland Lumber Co., Limited Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. Shipment by C.P.R.R., G.N-R.R. or B.C.E.R.R. DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Mason, Gordon & Co. gost Franco Montreal, Que. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES, Wm. Milne & Son, Ltd. Manufacturers : Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at North Bay, Sellwood Jct. and Spanish, Ont. Head Office: North Bay, Ont. North Bay Mill White Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Birch Lumber, dressed flooring, siding etc. Lath and Cedar Shingles. Sellwood Jct. Mill White and Norway Pine. Lumber and Lath. Spanish Mill White and Norway Pine, Spruce and Hemlock, Lumber and Lath. Vessel and rail shipment. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. =“ Turner Lumber Co. 25 Toronto Street ’ Limited Toronto, Ontario Dealers in Timber Limits. 14 CANADA Ay G. H JOHNSON: LONDON, ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 SS ee ee ee CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER fo) HARDWOOD LUMBER United States. Manufacturer rs a nd Wholesalers seeking Canadian Business cz JHE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. | Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Mills: Knoxville, Ten — 20,000,000 Feet The Atlantic Lumber Co. Incorporated t M k t Th e VY Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. O arke Is Year Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber iret teaidee in cnneey ie: Canadian Branch ping condition. Stock includes MA- 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto HOGANY. POPLAR. OAK. MA- Robert Vestal, Manager Se ie an " ) Dies ee 8 ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER » ASH, GUM, CHERRY and BLACK WAL- NUT. Solid or mjxed cars. o e Yellow Pine Timber Canadian deliveries made within ten days from receipt of orders. Our prices And Lumber Rough or Dressed are attractive. Car Material and Long Timbers a Specialty Send us your requirements PROMPT SHIPMENTS C fli h B th E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. arliscn Drotners Ellisville Cincinnati Y. ae and aaa Jamestown, N.Y Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker - Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, "” ‘Montreal. P. o. MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber — Me eae Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin FASSETT LUMBER CO.. LIMITED FASSETT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed Prompt Shipments JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE ESTABLISHED 1855 PLAYFAIR « WHITE || THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE Manufacturers and Manufacturers of and Dealers in Wholesale Dealers Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. Lumber 2 Lath * Shin gles | Hemiock Biisturr a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait to write. Phone us your requirements. MIDLAND, ONT. All stock sized or matched if required. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 21 To the Wagon and Carriage Builder and Repairer We could dictate no better or more serviceable tool than the “DEFIANCE” No. 5 Rounding, Chamfering, Cornering, Shaping, Planing and Boring Machine Its many separate and distinct operations means economy to every user—saves many minutes of hard labor every day—costs little to uDberabedoes perfect and vni- form work. Could you ask form re? Ask us for the price of it TODAY. Once in your plant you'll wonder how you did without it. The DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - Defiance, Ohio, U.S.A. Representatives: ee eee Fr mee oroue Panis Be jenn Pag Ae RED pues (Manitoba), Vancouver (Britis olumbia), Rei ewfoundlan to) ohn (Newfoundland) ; . fering, aoe lanita She pi Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). No. 5 Rounding, Leper see ar pea cil Planing sping “The Narrow Saw King” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut Saws have won their way to universal popu- larity by the good work they do and their general reliability. They have been put to every test and come through successfully, proving that they are worthy of the confidence placed in them. If you want the best results, use a Narrow ‘‘Saw King.” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut is specially adapted to Pulp wood and Small timber being a strsight back Saw and ground to a true taper, three gauges from cutting edge to back of saw. Write for catalogue telling you all about the King of saws R. H. SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED SAW MANUFACTURERS - ST. CATHARINES, ONT. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply.them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada a2 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Fi * _e ° Spruce ene Everything in Timber yetes rin Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. (REGISTERED) /ARSS . MAGKINAW. Features of “Carss” Mackinaw Clothings That make it the Lumberman’s Favorite: “CARSS’’ is good quality material. “CARSS”’ wears like iron. | “CARSS”’ has smart appearance. “CARSS”’ is made of pure wool. “CARSS”’ is the only waterproof mack- inaw made in Canada. “CARSS”’ label is on every garment. White to-day for our booklet. It tells you how to order these good Mack- inaws by mail. Cac Mackinaw Clothing Co. Limited Orillia, Ontario For low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Short Leaf Finish _ California Sugar Pine Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash 3 : ‘ Cypress and Arizona Soft Pe New Brunswick Shingles California White Pine Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. ‘ss LOUIS WUICHET Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 Supplies for the Camp W" make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are used in Camps. Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. Qual- ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Cor. Scott and Front Sts., - . TORONTO ALLEGE AE LEE name — GAA ma — io, tify a be (za g a” : Ss Za Yy gh e ,e@ 47 Haulage and Hoisting Ropes Derrick and Dredge Ropes Ropes for House Moving Saw Carriage Ropes Smoke Stack Stays Standard or Lang’s Lay Wire Rope Fittings Wire Rope Grease The B. Greening Wire Co. Hamilton, Ont. Montreal, Que. Limited 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER C. Beck Mfe. Co., Limited ’ PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST ” Dr. Stewart’s Veterinary Remedies “BEVERY. THING ‘Hew! ow floss: WL SEE MY SHOULOERS AND NECK™ WHATS THE MAIER vey [ tif - “NEVER MIND! GET A BOTTLE OF A ho AGE PEPER a DR.J.M. STEWART’ Ss //s ‘Sune CURE™ ITWILL HEAL UP YOUR SHOULDERS ANO NECK IN GOOD SHAPE ."'.—- & ; Dove. LAS S & COMPANY, MAPANEE. Owe Cam, PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTE THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY THAT HAS Stops Bleeding _— Douglas Egyptian Liniment Stewart’s Sure Cure (antiseptic gall cure) the original in liquid form ... ... ... .-. 8 OZ. bottles $5.00 doz. 16 oz. Ht 9.00 : oe Stewart’s Excelsior Liniment ... ... ... 16 oz. . 5.00 “ O have in your stable a liniment that b iicteerere alee S2ioz a 7) nO 00mm will stop bleeding immediately, is to tewart’s Lightning Colic Cure, the only colic 5 E 7 cure that removes the cause ... .. 16 oz. tk 7.00 “ have something that may save the life Stewart’s Pure Condition Powders ... . 2 lb. air tight can 4.50 “ of one of your horses. Stewart’s Hoof Ointment ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 lb. can 5.00 “ : : Gen S Stewart’s Heave Relief ... .. ; . .. large can 5.00 “ Ours is the one liniment on the market that Stewart’s Cough and Distemper Cure .. 50 doses to bottle 7.00 “ can make good this claim. It is also a sure “ce . . Stewart’s Proud Flesh Powders ... ... 2.50 cure for the various diseases of horses — Palmer's Family Remedies are Sold with the Strongest Guarantee thrush, Spavins, curbs, splints, callouses and Palmer’ Si Pine pBalsamecen eee eee cence ie 1S HOO permenoss Sprains. WaxauGrip (Curer oseeerer seco ose reas ac, 2800 ‘ oe ee ee Be ye ho Get our Literature—it will interest you. Stomach and Liver Pills Wad a eae ie, 18200 e : Kidney Pills ... eee Ge ie eee. came 8 200; ee Wild Strawberry Gordial <5 Gas See eee G18, 00 White Liniment ... ee eee ieee” LonOO Douglas & Co. Palmer Medical oC Limited, Windsor, Ont. NAPANEE, - ONT. 13 FT. STOCK ) 1x9, 11(x9 and 2x9, GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No.1 1x4 1x9 1x5 1x10 1x6 14x%4 1x7 1}{x5 1x8 1},x6 2, 8 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 18 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine pir it! ab ia ee ee at | et { ( 9 J rERMAN-. “A W WORKER ANADA LUMBERMAN- AND OODWORKER 25 Corte. . eas, SA ; i ; ~tH ae ee a. eat DS — Oe 0) earn en Ns lea | glaerrareny he ee oP oo cane eon a goo gee eee iis Wy ey es eewrelares am E f nial aig l P DP BOON te VAG AL RS POI A OO OS TN, a on hn pe a oF Fee a ant A pa ag pao et i, ae Catena ne a Hy ons ELS Be ierripe tit mee Oey F~ Ty A EEA op ng pin a naam 7 ep I pa REALE TR Sh peek an eg! er nw in iy CO fig eet a : eae gp ork read thapeanipanes a oe coy Fa ese, a a na es ele — Sr pee ; Fe ire nena eee ne ree : (ia E a = Bee Ss i-, a ip to aan eaaaaio Tra clam paeaa <7 pigheuas recx 2 mone a cepa ea ge ee FO OG a A SEE mn OEP yee: een oa ene cert Low dene ang pum wept amass Rape el ROT NAO Beh pe PBL, ite Pot DAI A OT ——~ oe oan acer aA ME ea 2>c test a Np Sue fone a we Sp IP ae me pow Cte Paeomet release ly errs wt te ag htt Oe POLI I OP fay ng ee PS Fo er ig ia ——— x73 Bo ¢ Ns . 4 x ame or oor Zoe wht * g xen = Sate ates io ~7 <¥ res tae a ote fi ar me mi smh Br =e on see a a fe pe | op ate -" a . z eee I Wl pec So, Timed] = promt hr ery mats sy ae Fat er - A fone an wi 3 (am "4 os s+ Sa a) “4 aes haat tay ~ rie, Gad peas vas vc wt we ~~ as | cS < a rr om se sarsteet Soge Bar ears Meee —e nce ¢o et ied 9 per es aa ae no, PES Seagal Bep~d — bee Ts he en ws. Po ea ree ate ring = mer mee) f Aare ee Page = “nah cp 2 aad a By ae ae year pa or few zs Pd ole Le sf Re eae a= ore, Rigs jo Pb eae eee Jae ven Pati cope ome ene $ 2 | cold —. tears oy Ans} ae ns os yi) bare od fs 4 => Mew yw 7 ate: neces Se Mow rae, ees) ped orm ofa oor tar Hans rae 8 Zs a4 Bes = oe — z 34 babs Ta a rar ate aS Soy he pos race) 1S x f os et cps BS, Saat St fancy pers cin cae bere ae! Low hot aes zy) LAs ne eas, noe as Patel ms med eae 7A we peaches = = am =. Ame O-S4 <= ea = = Ee +. s sa Ln bates wer wr af || Trv pulling this Belt apart || =| That will give you some idea of the enormous strength built into = alle Goodyear Belts. Not an ounce of untested rubber is used, not a roll 3 || Of untested duck. Each finished Belt is inspected before shipping = ut to make sure that it will stand the wear and keep pliable. The Goodyear system of Belt making is calculated to give the greatest efficiency in practical Belt Service. A close, clinging grip of the pul- leys—absolutely non-slipping. Good- year Rubber Belting gives this cohesive contact because of its yielding rubber surface, and the practical result is an immense saving of power. Pliability under all conditions. A belt must be pliable to grip the pulleys. The hard cotton fibre of Good- year Belting is permeated—under tremendous pressure—with rub- ber. The treated layers are com- pressed into an homogeneous Entire absence of “stretch.” The “curing” or vulcanizing of Goodyear Belting is performed whilst the Belt is stretched to the limit of safety in a special machine. “Stretch” in service therefore is impossible. This means no stopping of machines for adjust- ment—no idle machines, no idle men. 00D: YEAR Tr Enormous strength. The union of carefully tested hard-fibre cotton with tenacious and elastic rubber “friction” —compressed to make the plies prac- tically: inseparable—gives a combina- tion of prodigious strength. A Good- year Rubber Belt is as nearly unbreak- able as any Belt can be. ui Long Life. The duck or fabric of Goodyear Belting cannot be reached by water, or anything else that would set up rot and destroy the Belt. A Goodyear CETERA SRT mass. This preserves the pliabil- Raft vondaes’ ine and etticienlt = ity of rubber in the finished Belt. Rubb er B eltin g service. 103 = = Factory Superintendents specify Goodyear Belting. They are satisfied that Goodyear Rubber > = Belting puts the plant on a power-saving basis Write for free Book on the choice of a belt. £ = e e = ‘ The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Canada, Limited [/2 : | =| es Head Office: TORONTO Branches at Factory: Bowmanville, Ont. S| et ; Victoria Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Regina Winnipeg = = pe Hamilton London’ Toronto Montreal St. John, N. B. cy 4 = nea eI ge OE EEE a= GEOR Fn I En eS - - saa ox: 9 | Se ee ees | EY EL : ~ Piao Rv nnee ae pina rn ap ne eer en kN RA sg 9 GT oe Seon ee —————S— : - : = Ease SSS ars a ee eet Se ee ee = = Ee 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q@ In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. SPECIAL PRICES—For Quick Sale 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1 x 46" x 10 ft. and up oon Ae 200 M. 100 M. 200 M. 400 M. 20 M. 400 M. 100 M. - small percentage under 10 ft, 1 x 6” - 1 X 8” 66 66 7 1x 10” “ “ ss Spruce Merchantable Becu Wet Scant ». 4 6" x 10 ft. and cae = z 400 M. 1% x 7" 6“ “ s De 27) 2 | 150M 1% x4" “ 69 ft. : ZO ERE RAG! OL 2AM eee = - 100M. 1% x7" “10 ft and up 2” “ x11" 10 ftand up =e 30 M. 2 Xk: - O° XA andl? % - = 2 85 M. White Pine, Mill Run All choice stock and bone dry. 3 x 6” and up, 10 ft. and up - 300 M. CAN LOAD SAME DAY AS ORDER IS RECEIVED. WIRE OR WRITE PROMPTLY. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited Bathurst, New Brunswick Spruce, Clear and No. 1 White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 27 SPARTAN LEATHER BELTING possesses a unique combination of great pliability, wonderful tensile strength, high efficiency, and extraordinary durability. A Belt For Hard Drives Spartan is the result of sixty-two years belt building experience and a constant determination to make the highest grade belting leather possible to produce. ~ The Spartan is made from a special tannage of leather and is constructed especially for hard service—high speed drives with small puileys—in fact for every hard drive in Saw and Planing Mills. It is in Saw and Planing Mills where the maximum of power transmission is always demand- ed and that is where Spartan is absolutely without an equal. In short their is no other belt like the Spartan nor willtheir be as long as there is a premium put on expert knowledge, on unlimited facilities and manufacturing experience. We not only claim that Spartan Belting will outwear all other belting material (when used under the same conditions) but we guarantee it. 73-57, TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Look for the Spartan Trade Mark, it is your protection and guarantee of absolute satisfaction. Send for copy of our latest catalog, prices and samples of the Spartan Brand. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners, Belt Makers, Lace Leather Manufacturers Worcester, Mass., U.S.A. SPARTAN ) . SPARTAN ~L_. ~~ 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yes they are) fa mous be- The World-Famous SIMMONDS Crescent-Ground CROSS-CUT cause they have been giv- ing such universal] satisfaction to Lum- bermen and. Loggers for so many years and in so many different parts of the world. Crescent grinding and Simonds Steel isa combination that makes the — best edge-holding, even tempered, well MADE IN wearing cross-cut saw that the skull MONTREAL Mak wr of man has yet been able to produce. Price is not the factor; it is only results that count in making this the most economical saw on the market. SIMONDS CANADA SAW COMPANY, LIMITED St. Remi St. and Acorn Ave., Montreal, Que. Vancouver. B.C. or St. John, N. B. The Cost of Lumber Production ¢an be ireduced to. the minimum if care lis jexerciced) (ins ithes scleewon ol ‘the machinery. For years KNIGHT’S SAW MILL MACHINERY has been known to lum- bermen, as the Quality Line that makes for effic- iency in lumber produc- tion — better lumber at less cost. The style “S” mill shown - herewith is built as a single mill only, and is especially recommended for cutting out small tracts of timber. Its size permits of easy transportation from tract to tract. Full details of this mill _and our entire line is giv- en. in our catalog. 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Vol. 33 Toronto, September 15, 1913 No. 18 The Fall Trade Outlook It is difficult at present to give a definite idea of the lumber trade situation. ‘There is so little definiteness about the situation in gen- eral that few will venture to talk plainly about the outlook for trade during the coming fall. The difficulty seems to be to understand present conditions. Reports vary widely. Some localities tell of ex- treme dullness, amounting almost to depression and others tell of encouraging activity. [arly in the summer, after the real estate bub- ‘ble had been pricked and the war situation had cleared a little there were signs of improvement. A few of the more active wholesalers began to tell of doing much more business than they had expected and some predicted that the dullness was over. It now looks as though these were a little too ready to take a favorable view of the situation. The regular summer’s dullness settled in early and became more pronounced than usuai, preventing the recovery pected during the early summer months. which was ex- A lumber trade journal is largely a reflection of the opinions of those who are engaged in the trade, and we might be expected under the above conditions to fall in line and publish something about the quietness of conditions. We probably would do so, were it not for one or two cheerful members of the trade upon whom we call periodi- cally, especially when things are dull, who take the encouraging view of the situation more often than otherwise, and have seldom been known to err on the side of indiscretion. These men today are pay- ing attention, not so much to the actual quietness in the lumber trade, as to general financial and commercial conditions, and they feel that, although we have experienced a period of unusual dullness, there are some reasons to feel confident about the immedate future. Some of these reasons are to be found today on the financial pages of the daily newspapers. It is a few months ago only, since practical- ly every stock which was speculated in on the exchanges was making to be found in Ontario. AND. WOODWORKER 29 a new low record and the exchanges themselves were making low records in regard to the volume of business done. No one was in- clined to buy anything of a speculative nature. found great difficulty owners of money, Important large cities at reasonable rates. The to have disappeared. During the last three or four weeks an important change commenced to be apparent. The low prices of stocks made them attractive from both an investment and a speculative point of view. menced to loosen up, and trade, show a little more activity. had much to do with this, encouraging the movement of capital and announcing ing of large public works. in borrowing money in fact, seemed for a time, Money com- the lead, commenced to Undoubtedly the favorable crop reports following while banks and governments assisted by the undertak- However much one may wish to use these conditions as an argument that the coming fall will witness a strong revival, the most that one can safely say today is that a number of favorable signs are evident pointing toward continued trade activity. A year ago, trade conditions in Canada were excellent and since then we have gone around the cycle of the months without any great let-up in the demand for money. Each fall, great demand and a stringency develops which seldom passes until the new year 1s well under way. It is difficult to see how the conditions de- veloping out of these factors can be any better this year than they were last. One most encouraging feature is the fact that the real estate boom is checked and will not withdraw such enormous quan- tities of money as it did a year ago. money becomes in Of all the provinces the most encouraging outlook is probably During the first weeks of September and the last week of August, however, the province suffered from the an- nual disturbance of the Canadian National Exhibition. During these weeks actual trade came almost to a standstill as most of the travel- lers remained at home. On the other hand, a fair volume of enquiries is reported, indicating that the fall trade will soon open up. The farming districts of Ontario are practically certain to require large quantities of lumber this fall as they have had splendid crops. In the larger cities speculative building has been greatly reduced, but there are good indications of a large amount of building to meet im- mediate requirements. Throughout the province it is reported that practically none of the towns or villages have any empty houses. The general feeling among the trade is that the next few weeks will give a fair indication of trade conditions for the fall and that there is enough enquiry already to indicate that improvement is coming. U.S. Senate Removes Countervailing Woodpulp Duty The most interesting event in connection with the pulp and paper industry of Canada which has taken place for many months is the announcement from Washington that the United States Senate has stricken out of the tariff measure the clause providing for a counter- vailing duty on wood pulp from Canada. The effect of this action will be to remove all retaliatory features of the United States tariff against Canada. This step amply justifies those in Canada to have held out for prohibition of the export of pulpwood in a raw state to the United States. Whether or not this prohibition is justified on its own grounds is another issue, and one upon which Canadians are not likely to differ very much. Its object is to provide employment for Canadians and to retain in Canada as much of the benefit as pos- sible from its enormous resources in the form of raw material for the manufacture of pulp and paper. The making of pulp and paper in Canada is developing at a wonderful rate and it is safe to predict that with the countervailing duties removed upon the manufactured pro- duct entering the United States the growth of the industry will be so great in the near future as to make the developments of the last few years seem almost meagre There to prevent the carrying out of the proposal which has been embodied in the action of the Senate. has been a great fight in the United States Two chief parties have been engaged in the struggle— the news print paper manufacturers and the news print paper con- The former have sought to sumers. maintain the countervailing 30 duties upon Canadian products, so as to hold control of the market for paper in the United States. News print paper consumers have work- ed incessantly to bring about free entry for Canadian pulp and paper. The Senate’s action is an unqualified victory for them. Many side issues have been brought up during the progress of the cam- paign during the last two or three years to cloud the main issue and make it appear as though national dignity and honor were at stake. Fortunately these have not been permitted to carry much weight although at times they seemed to be playing an important part. Those who opposed the removal of the countervailing duty tried to make it appear that Canada had gone out of its way to offer an indignity to the people of the United States by refusing to let its pulpwood go across the border in the unmanufactured state. This view, however, has not been allowed to carry much weight, the same view being that Canada as the owner of large areas of pulpwood tim ber, had a perfect right, and even a duty, to see that they were so used as to bring the greatest benefit to the people of Canada. An effort was made for a time, in the United States, to make Canadians feel that they had been unwise in taking this step and to induce them to retrage it. But Canadians held firmly to their first position and have apparently been justified, as shown by the action of the United States Senate. The true inwardness of the whole matter is well brought out in the report of the event as sent out from Washington. Senator Smoot CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER is reported as saying that he would vote for the amendment (to re- move the retaliatory features), but as predicting also, that it would not be many years before the great pulp manufacturing business would be transported to Canada. “The only result,” he said, “will be that the profits will go to Canadian manufacturers. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. John Norris, of the American Newspaper Publishers’ Association, in the successful culmination of his long fight. He can go back to New York and report success.” Senator Hughes, in a statement upon the question also said “All the burdens on these retaliations must be borne by the American newspaper publishers, who, in 1912, paid indirectly, a penalty of more than $2,000,000, in addition to the amount of retaliatory duties paid directly. This indirect tax was due to the uniform rates agreed upon and these artificial prices which the combination of the American papermakers has continuously maintained. No print paper can be bought in the open market. American mills will not se!l print paper unless they know the destination of the paper, the purposes for which it is to be used, and the name of the buyer. They starve the market by restricting production, as is shown by their monthly re- ports to the bureau of corporations. They have kept down the stock of paper on hand at the mills to an eight days’ supply for all the news- papers of the country. They have dumped paper into Great Britain at lower prices than they sell to the American consumer. ‘The policy of retaliation against Canada fosters and helps that arrangement.” British Columbia’s Pulp and Paper Industry The pulp and paper industry of British Columbia is the subject of an interesting report recently prepared by United States Consul General David F. Wilbur, of Vancouver. The pulp and paper indus- try of the province is steadily growing, he writes, although the mar- kets are as yet limited to the Pacific ports. With a production valued at $1,250,000 in 1911 it is estimated that the 1912 production will amount in value to about $3,250,000. That this industry requires an exceptionally large amount of capital is shown from the fact that al- ready between $12,000,000 and $15,000,000 is invested by the five companies that have installed plants in the province, although only two are operating. There is a good demand for chemical pulp in China, Japan and the Pacific States, but practically no market for me- chanical pulp. For the coarser grades of paper, such as wrapping and news, the markets are in western Canada and the western part of the United States, west of Spokane and Denver, the west coast of South America, Honolulu, Manila, Australia and New Zealand. Both in pulp and paper, the facilities for manufacturing are in excess of the market requirements. There is no question but that the best market for pulp will be the local mills. One mill, located at Powell River, B.C., at present has a capacity of 150 tons of news print paper daily, and a recent addition to the plant will double its capacity in the near future. A local civil engi- neer in commenting on this industry in the province states that the cost of manufacturing a ton of news paper in eastern Canada is ap- Railway Companies Steps which have been taken during the past year to put upon railway companies the full measure of their responsibility in connec- tion with forest fires have unquestionably been of value in reducing the number of serious conflagrations which have taken place. Ac- cording to the regulations now enforced by the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners in this regard, the responsibility for forest fires along railway lines is placed upon the railway companies. Real- izing the importance of this responsibility, the railway companies have taken much more active steps than formerly to prevent the occur- rence of fires and to check fires which have been discovered along their lines. A definite indication of the importance attached to this matter by the railway companies is afforded by the case of the Grand Trunk. Following upon an order of the Railway Commission this railway company has issued instructions to its employees in regard to fighting fires and other railways are expected to follow suit, proximately $7.50, and that the only items exceeding in cost those of the Eastern mills are labor and repairs, amounting to a difference of only a few dollars per ton of paper, which is more than offset by the low cost of wood. Another advantage the west has over the east is that logs can:be towed to the mill at tidewater the year round. The following figures are given in the report regarding the cost of manufacturing paper, pulp and fibre: It requires from 1 to 1% cords of spruce wood to produce 1 ton of mechanical pulp, and about 60 to 80 horse-power for twenty-four hours to grind it, or nearly 100 horse- power per ton of output to drive all the machinery for the plant. Water power is the only feasible source. Steam is not required except for heating the buildings. To produce a ton of sulphite fibre requires from 1.75 to 2 cords of wood, about 250 pounds of sulphur, about 300 pounds of lime or limestone, and about 1 ton of coal or its equivalent in mill refuse. To produce a ton of fibre with the soda process requires about 25 cords of wood, 250 to 300 pounds of 58 per cent. ammonia soda ash, from 700 to 800 pounds of lime, and about 2.5 tons of coal or its equiv- alent. The sulphite process is similar to that of the soda, the main difference being that salt cake or crude sulphite of soda is used. It requires approximately 1.5 cords of wood to produce 1 ton of news paper, and this wood, at the average cost of imported wood into the United States, would cost $17 per ton of paper, as against about $7.50: in Quebec, making a difference of $9.50 per ton. Fighting Their Fires The practical nature of the instructions issued by the Grand Trunk may be gathered from the following extracts :— “Conductors, enginemen, and trainmen who discover or receive notice of the existence and location of fire burning upon or near the right of way or of a fire that threatens land adjacent to the right of way, shall report the same by wire to the Superintendent and any agent or person in charge of the first telegraph or telephone office. Advice of such fire shall also be given to the first trackman passed, by three short whistles repeated twice. “Tt has been the duty of the superintendent to notify immediately, by wire, the nearest forest officer and the nearest section employees, of the existence and location of such fires. “When fire is discovered presumably started by the railway, aes sectionmen or other employees of the railway as are available shall, either independently or. at the request of any authorized Forest Officer, CANADA proceed to the fire immediately and take action to extinguish it; pro- vided such sectionmen or other employees are not at the time en- gaged in labors immediately necessary to the safety of trains. “Tf the fire is of such an extent that the section gang, or other local force available, cannot control it unaided, the Superintendent, or, in his absence, his representative, must immediately arrange for the despatch of the Supervisor of Track or other competent officer with the necessary additional men who can be drawn from those available in any department, and all necessary fire-fighting appliances, to the scene of the fire, and must so arrange the train service that they will get to the fire with the least possible delay, in order that no time may be lost in getting it under control.” Those who are not acquainted with the importance of this mat- ter, or with the great difficulties presented by a forest fire, can scarely realize the practical results which are likely to follow from these measures. A single instance, however, will bring the import- ance home in a convincing manner. In the year 1910 a certain United States Railway paid out $100,605 in fire claims. In 1911 the amount was $51,000, while in 1912 it had decreased to $6,000. The explana- tion is simple. upon its engines for the purpose of preventing the spreading of sparks and had enlisted its whole staff in the fighting of fires along the right of way. The efforts of the governments of the various provinces of Can- ada to prevent the destruction of forests by fire are also meeting with encouraging success. The case of Ontario is briefly outlined in an announcement made by Mr. Aubrey White, Deputy Minister of Lands and Forests. Referring to the fires in northern Ontario which as- LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The company had improved the safety appliances - 31 sumed serious proportions during the third week of August, but which were fortunately extinguished by heavy rains, Mr. White said that the Ontario government now had 575 rangers on duty on Crown lands, railways, forest reserves, etc., while on licensed lands the licencees had about 300 rangers, making a total staff of nearly 900 men. The situation this summer had been quite serious on account of the extremely dry weather. Fortunately, however, the fires had been confined to the older settled parts of Ontario, such Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton, North Victoria, Peterboro and one or two other counties’. These areas had been more or there was a great deal of debris on the ground. Many settlers were located through these districts who used fire for clearing their lands and for other purposes. Some of them were careless and thoughtless- ly started fires which caused much loss before they could be ex- tinguished. less cut over and No forest fires of any serious character had occurred in Ontario reserves during the present summer and very little damage had been done in any district where government rangers were in charge. The province of British Columbia has been fortunate during the present year in having few forest fires of any serious proportions. For a time it was feared that an extensive fire from Alberta had spread over the boundary and was destroying timber in the reserves, in the vicinity of Tete Jaune Cache. foundation. According to figures compiled by the National Fire Protection Association, the timber destruction in British Columbia by fire dur- ing the year 1912 amounted only to $300,000, whereas in 1908, when the restraining influences of education and organization had not yet become effective, the loss amounted to $25,000,000. This fear, however, was without Editorial Short Lengths For Busy Readers The London Timber Trades Journal reports that many com- plaints are being made of the unsoundness of some of the White Sea shipments, the so-called first and second qualities especially being affected, some so badly that it is extremely difficult to find any per- centage of really sound deals amongst them. It looks as though the sound portions of the logs have been cut into boards chiefly for the continental market and the centre portion cut to deals for the London market. 4 ~- It is estimated that British Columbia contains over one hundred million acres of woodland, of which upwards of sixty-five million acres may be regarded as actually or potentially capable of producing merchantable timber, though, outside of this, the land is not of value. On this area Nature has been busy for a great many years storing up what is today one of the greatest of the few extensive reserves of commercial timber left in the world. It is estimated that this area contains over three hundred billion feet board measure of tim- ber, comprising over half the standing timber of Canada. The enquiry regarding ocean freight rates between Canada and Great Britain which has been mentioned already in these columns is already under way in London, Eng. Mr. H. L. Drayton, chairman of the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners, visited London as the representative of the Dominion Government, with a view to discuss- ing the question of control, with the officials of the Colonial Office and the Board of Trade. Mr. Drayton, as chairman of the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners, is closely in touch with the views of Canadian lumbermen upon this important question. A substantial increase in sales of timber from United States national forests in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, has been made during the past fiscal year, according to figures given out by the United States forest service. With the close of the twelvemonth ending June 30, 1913, the reported amount of government timber cut in the states quoted aggregates 115,046,000 feet. The number of new sales is 673. The amount of timber actually sold reaches a total of 483,828,000 feet board measure. These figures show an increase over the previous year of 3,529,000 feet in amount of timber cut. The number of new sales in the fiscal year of 1912 was 656, as against 673 last year, while the amount of timber sold is greater by 282,- 980,000 feet. In addition to timber sales proper, 3,403 permits were issued to settlers and farmers for the free use of national forest tim- ber for domestic use. This use took 14,756,000 board feet. The average stumpage price was $1.82 per thousand board feet, an increase of 16 cents per thousand over prices received in 1912. A feature of the timber sale business in the states reported on is the large proportion of small sales made. These were sales to men of small capital to supply the needs of people living in or near the national forests and to furnish business opportunities to the small operator, in pursuance of the avowed policy of the forest service to provide first for local demand before selling timber for transporta- tion to distant markets. Only 11 of the 673 sales covered by the report were for more than $5,000 worth of timber, while 92 per cent. of the total number consisted of sales involving less than $100. Until quite recently it has been impossible to ship mouldings from British Columbia to eastern Canada on account of the high classification insisted upon by the railway companies. On July 21st a new tariff supplement was issued by the railways, quoting mould- ings at the same rate as shingles, to all eastern points. This supple- ment became effective on August 15th and gives for mouldings a rate of ten cents a hundred pounds over the regular lumber rate, making 75 cents a hundred pounds to western Ontario points. British Co- lumbia manufacturers are already showing an interest in the situa- tion created by this alteration in the freight tariff. The Canadian Western Lumber Company, who manufacture an excellent line of mouldings, base casings, etc., from British Columbia fir have furnish- ed their eastern representative at Toronto with some extremely attrac- tive samples. They are looking forward confidently to opening up an extensive trade in these products. A recent Washington, D.C., despatch says that wood pulp and paper, destined for the United States, but transhipped at some in- termediary point, will be admitted free of duty from all European countries having “favored nation” treaties with the United States. Re CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Canadian Operations in the South Wilson Lumber Company’s Hardwood Plant at Valley Park, Miss.—A Few Interesting Illustrations of the Work Inspecting Lumber at a ‘‘Slip.”’ The accompanying interesting series of illustrations give an excel- lent idea of a few of the important features of the production of hard- wood lumber at a typical mill in the Southern States. These illus- trations were secured at the mill of the Wilson Lumber Company, Limited, Toronto, which is located at Valley Park, Miss. The illus- tration of a red oak log on its way from the yard to the mill is inter- esting in more ways than one. In the first place it gives an idea of the excellent quality of timber which this company is putting througn its mill. In the second place it is of special interest because of the method in which the log is being drawn. The power, as will be seen, is furnished by a number of mules, a variety of power whici seems rather strange to Canadian operators. We are informed how- ever, that the company gets very good service out of these animals. Another of the illustrations shows an. excellent specimen of Spanish oak being rolled off a waggon into the mill yard. In this il- lustration it will again be noticed that the Wilson Lumber Company are obtaining a splendid line of raw material for the production of their hardwood lumber. A genuine American white ash log is shown in one of the illus- trations. A fair idea of the size of this log may be obtained from comparing it with the height of the inspector standing upon it. A American White Ash Log. - Part of Its Product. » ais 2 abe - Spanish Oak Log Arriving at the Mill. A Fine Red Oak Log—Mule Power Logging. CANADA All That Was Left After the Floods. companion picture shows the same piece of ash cut up for car work. This stock for car work is cut in special widths and thicknesses. In one of the illustrations, a portion of the yard of the Wilson Lumber Company, at Valley Park, Miss., is shown, where the lumber is put up on sticks for drying. Unfortunately, this illustration does not show any of the lumber actually on the sticks as it is only being graded out, preparatory to stacking. The illustration also indicates the method in which the lumber is moved from the mill to the mill yard, via the tramway which is shown in the illustration. Another of the illustrations shows a “‘slip.” This is where the lumber comes from the saw after the edges have been trimmed. At this point lumber is inspected before the stock is taken to the main yard for stacking. An illustration which shows a number of piles of lumber in the yard is of particular interest to Canadians, inasmuch as it gives an idea of the difficulties caused by the serious floods on the Mississippi River. This picture was taken after the yard had been swept by two floods. When the waters had receded, a few of the piles of lumber were left in their original places, as shown in the illustration, others had apparently vanished. A large portion of the lumber was swept into the bush which is seen in the background. This was gathered up afterwards and re-piled, quite an expensive operation. American Forest Trees One of the most interesting and valuable publications which it has been our good fortune to receive is Mr. Henry H. Gibson’s re- cently published book, entitled “American Forest Trees.” The ma- terial on which this volume is based, appeared in the Hardwood Record, Chicago, in a series of articles beginning in 1905 and ending in 1913, and descriptive of the forest trees of North Amercia. ‘This series of articles attracted much attention among the readers of the Hardwood Record. The collection of these articles in the form of a book will be greeted by all who are interested in the subject with much approval. More than one hundred leading species of trees are included in the series. These constitute the principal sources of lumber for North America. The volume includes all the species de- scribed in the series of articles, together with a large number of less important trees. Every region of the country is represented; no valuable tree is omitted and the lists and descriptions are as complete as they can be made in the limited space of a single volume. The work is practical, simple, plain and to the point. Numbers of photo- graphs and drawings of trunks and foliage are reproduced in illus- trations, giving an excellent conception of the various trees under discussion. - A cursory glance at this interesting book will convince any one that it is a valuable contribution to tree knowledge, both in its illus- trations and in its descriptions. The various articles composing the book have been so interestingly written that many a reader who in- tends only to consult the book will find himself making a study of it in detail. ‘The articles have been edited by H. Maxwell. The book is attractively printed on a high class of paper and solidly bound in cloth with leather back and corners. An excellent index-enables one to locate any particular species of tree regarding which he desires information. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 33 Lumber Matters in the Law Courts Privy Council Decides Two Important Cases Involving Ownership of Logs and Payment for Company Shares Ownership of Logs Under Mortgage: The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council have delivered judgment in the appeal of the Im- perial Paper Mills of Canada, Limited and another, vs. the Quebec Bank and others. The matter involved was the ownership of a quan- tity of logs which were in the river on their way to the mills when the company was declared insolvent. Vhe Quebec Bank claimed the ownership of these logs under certain securities held by them. Mr. Clarkson, liquidator, representing the company and the mortgage- bond owners claimed that the bank securities were unavailing to pre- judice the rights under the mortgages. These rights, they claimed, covered the logs in question which were ‘on their way to the mills” on the date of the mortgage and therefore, were not excepted from the assets covered by the mortgages. The Judicial Committee held that the appeal of the company should be dismissed with costs. Payment for Company Shares:—The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council have given judgment in the case of Cameron vs Cuddy and another, an appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court of Canada on October 7th, 1912, which in itself was an approval of the decisions of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and of Mr. Justice Morrison. The question involved related to payment for shares in a certain lumber company, regarding which an agreement had been drawn up providing for arbitration in case it should be found that any deficiency existed which would warrant a deduction from the payment made in purchasing shares. Arbitration had been found necessary on account of a deficiency, but while being held it broke down on account of some irregularity of procedure and nothing fur- ther was done regarding it. An order had already been made that the appellant should pay the full sum without deduction. It thus de- veloped that he stood under order to make payment, although all parties admitted that a deficiency existed. It was not the appellant’s fault that the amount of deduction could not be ascertained. The Judicial Committee found that he should not be required to make payment in respect of assets which, it was admitted, he had not re- ceived. Accordingly they reversed the judgment of the Canadian courts, with costs, and recommended that the trial should proceed for determining the amount of deficiency. A Good Word for the Railway Company Many complaints are made by lumber shippers in Canada re- garding the failure of the railway companies to provide prompt ship- ment of their stocks. It is a unique pleasure therefore, to publish something of a different nature, which is contained in a recent letter to the Canada Lumberman, written by John T. James, Bridgeburg, Ont. Under date of August 29th Mr. James says:—‘I want to give you an item of interest to shippers, which should be published in justice to the Grand Trunk Railway. On April 14th last we started sawing hemlock at Whitehall. We loaded three cars straight from the saw, the first car reached Ridgeway on Saturday of the same week. The others followed on Monday and Tuesday following. On August 7th we billed out a car of spruce from Whitehall and on Saturday, August 9th it was at Ridgeway, three other cars following in similar time, as they were loaded and billed out. This may not be quite a new record, but it is certainly good time—all Grand Trunk Railway route.” We take pleasure in publishing the above in justice to the rail- way company. By way of indicating whether these cars are ex- ceptional, we would be pleased to hear from other readers of the Canada Lumberman regarding their own experiences. Canadian Exhibit Leads the Way A great deal of interest has been created in the United States in connection with the proposed forest products exposition. It has been suggested that one of the exhibits shall be a model saw mill in opera- tion, showing the manufacture of lumber from the log to the finished product. A United States lumber trade journal, discussing this sug- gestion says that the value of such an exhibit would be inestimable and the sponsors of the American exhibit can be more or less assured of the success of efforts in this direction by the success with which a similar effort has been attended in Canada. A description is then given of the miniature saw mill exhibit at the Calgary fair, by the Cré6wn Lumber Company, which has already been described in these columns. The journal above mentioned then states that this exhibit has created unlimited interest among those attending the fair and con- cludes that if this is the case in a community in which it is no novelty to see the actual operation of a sawmill, it should even be more in- teresting in a community such as Chicago where not one citizen in a thousand knows what a modern sawmill looks like. 34 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber and Its Interests at the C. N. E. Machinery, Equipment, Supplies and Products Displayed—A Wide Variety of Exhibits of Instructive and Educational Value At the Canadian National Exhibition held at Toronto this year there were, as usual, a large number of exhibits of special interest to lumbermen. On account of their varying nature they were scattered about the different buildings, but as a rule hteir location was prom- inent enough to make it easy for lumbermen to find them. the chief exhibits were the following :— , The Shouperior Manifolder, shown by C. H. & B. J. Myers, 29 Colborne Street, Toronto attracted a great deal of interest. One of the great difficulties the retail lumberman with his multitude of small accounts has had to contend with in the past has been office system in reference to his deliveries and billing system. The ‘Shou- perior’ manifolder manufactured by the Autographic Register Com- pany of Canada, Limited, of Montreal, has eliminated this difficulty to a great extent, and is especially adaptable to the retail lumber busi- ness. The register issues three or four full and complete records of every sale with one writing each of which is printed separately and numbered consecutively alike. The order is written on the mani- folder—the office retains the invoice and charge copy and sends the last or driver’s copy to the shipper who prepares the goods and makes delivery—sending along with the driver the delivery ticket to be sign- ed by the recipient of the goods as an acknowledgement ‘of receipt. The driver brings back this copy and turns it into the office where it is compared with the invoice in the charge copy. The invoice is then mailed to the customer—the account charged from the office copy and the sales analysis is taken. The office copy is then filed alphabeti- cally while the delivery ticket is filed numerically. Thus it will be seen that at one writing the “Shouperior”’ manifolder eliminates the order book, driver’s book and day book as well as providing the in- voice for the customer. On account of the stationery being printed in rolls to fit the machine a saving of about 30 per cent. is made on this important item. A very fine exhibit of these manifolders was to be found at the Canadian National Exhibition under the direction of Messrs. C. H. & B. J. Myers, 29 Colborne Street, the Toronto repre- sentatives. Messrs. W. A. Martin & Company, who have recently moved into new premises at 7/0 Lombard Street, Toronto, exhibited a full line of belting and tool steel. They were showing the Graton & Knight Manufacturing Company’s belting, specializing particularly on water- proof leather belting. They also showed A. B. C. fool proof steel manufactured by Messrs. Darwin & Milner, of Sheffield, Eng. Their “Gripoly” belting came in for very favorable notice. This is a solid woven hair belt reinforced with leather edge. The manufacturer claims that it has four times the strength of double leather belting and is less expensive. “Gripoly” is fast finding favor among the lumbering trade where its pulley griping qualities, its immunity from damage by heat or cold, dampness or dust make it especially valuable. Mr. W. R. Green who was in charge of the exhibit is sales manager for the company. Crescent Belt Fasteners—An exhibit of special interest to the lumbering trade was that of the Crescent Belt Fastener Company. The “Crescent” fastener is being used with great success throughout the country and is proving very popular. While it is widely known in the American and English markets it is practically new to the Cana- dian trade. By the use of patented metallic plates and self-piercing rivets, no holes are cut in the belt, the fibre or warp being merely separated, so’ that instead of removing material as in the punching of holes for leather wire or steel lacing or for bolts or locks which weaken the belt, the Crescent method actually reinforces at the joint, and the strain is equally distributed across the entire width, thus maintaining a uniform grip at all times. The head factory of the company is in New York, but the Canadian branch is in the Carlaw Building, with Mr. H. J. Walker as Canadian manager. The “Positive” line of Transmission machinery was well repre- sented by the manufacturers, The Positive Clutch & Pulley Works, Limited, in their exhibit in the Machinery Building. In operation were to be found their all-wood split pulley, together with their com- bination pulley and the multiple disc gas engine clutch, both of which lines are winning fayor every day with the lumber trade. A feature of the exhibit also was an automatic fire-hose reel. With this, all the water can be turned on instantly without removing any of the hose, getting a full stream on the fire immediately while uncoiling hose. That the company are giving the trade what they require in transmis- sion machinery is evidenced by the continued and steady expansion of work in their modern factory at Aurora, Ont. The head offices are 11-15 Jarvis Street, Toronto. Among Mahaffy Trucks—Trucks to-day have entered into modern busi- ness as an important labor-saving machine—a reducer in the cost of production. The lumber yard, planing mill and woodworking plant have come to look on them as a necessity. A good exhibit of differ- ent styles of trucks was shown this year by W. S. Mahaffy, 10-16 Plymouth Ave., Toronto, who manufactures warehouse and factory trucks for all purposes. One of the special trucks shown was built on the tilting principle, the centre wheels being higher than the end wheels, with loose posts. The end wheels travel on a steel axle giv- ing full liberty for turning corners, a principle that has many advan- tages over the swivel wheel and which has been thoroughly tried and proven for a great number of years by European manufacturers. ; Beal Bros., Limited, Toronto, tanners and manufacturers, showed a splendid line of their “Round Knife Brand” harness, horse collars, blankets, rugs, etc., which are especially suitable for lumbering opera- tions. One of the features of their exhibit was their display of oil ran mocassins and sporting boots. Large quantities of these mocas- sins have been sold during the past season throughout the lumber camps. With their new tannery at Uxbridge now in a position to take care of all orders, this enterprising firm are anticipating a large increase in business during the coming winter. Mr. W. A. Beal was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by his eastern and western Ontario representatives. The Dearborn Chemical Company of Canada, Limited, Toronto, gave demonstrations in their exhibit in Machinery Hall of their treat- ments of boiler feed-waters which were of great interest to saw mill men. The Dearborn methods consist of making a thorough and care- ful analysis of the feed-water, thereby ascertaining the kinds of sub- stances which it contains and the quantity of each, a thorough con- sideration by their engineering department of conditions existing in the plant and finally the construction of a formula for treatment. The company have just completed a large and modern factory and have general offices in the Traders Bank Building, Toronto. A. R. Clarke & Company, Limited, Toronto, exhibited a full line of their “ARC” brand of mitts, gloves, coats, shirts, pants, moccasins, larrigans and wannigans, in the Manufacturers Building; also sam- ples of the leather from which these different products are made and which is all tanned by the company. A large addition is now being made to their factory on Eastern Ave., necessitated by the rapid growth of their business throughout the country. The Millers Supply Company, 331 King Street West, showed a fine line of leather belting manufactured by Fleming, Birkby & Good- all, Limited, of Halifax, Eng. They have recently taken the agency for this English oak-tanned leather belting, which has made a name for itself throughout both continents. Mr. Crawford of the Millers Supply Company was in charge of the exhibit. The Cling Surface Company of Buffalo, N.Y., demonstrated their Cling Surface to splendid advantage in Machinery Hall under the direction of their Mr. J. B. Faatz. Belt users are realizing that by using the Cling Surface treatment they invariably save money. The result has been that the company enjoys a large and fast growing clientele throughout the country. Cowan & Company of Galt, had an exhibit of great interest to woodworkers, in Machinery Hall. This comprised their new 12-inch moulder recently placed on the market, a two-chain saw.mortiser, hollow chisel mortiser, power-feed rip saw, variety saw and automatic knife grinder with water. Mr. Wm. Cowan was in charge of the ex- hibit. The Wm. Hamilton Company, Limited, of Peterborough, Ont., exhibited a full line of their principal manufactures in the Machinery Hall. Their contractor’s centrifugal pumps, Samson water turbines © and saw mill machinery were displayed to good advantage. The whole exhibit was in charge of Mr. R. C. Cameron, the sales manager. The Preston Woodworking Machinery Company exhibited for the first year in Machinery Hall and demonstrated their different lines to good advantage under the direction of Mr. A. M. Kerr. Their 36- inch band saw with its all steel wheels was one of the features of the exhibit. They also showed a power-feed rip saw, a variety saw and a pony planer. The Tallman Brass & Metal Company, Hamilton, Ont., had a large and interesting exhibit in the Industrial Building. This com- pany are now making the Tallman carburetor for gasoline engines. The other chief lines which attracted the lumber trade were: Special “Arctic” babbitt for sawmill and lumber machinery, manganese bronze casting, and 3X genuine “Arctic” metal for heavy machinery. 1864 McCormick Building, CANADA LUMBERMAN The Dominion Belting Company, Limited, Hamilton, whose ex- hibit was in the Machinery Hall, displayed their “Maple Leaf Belt- ing.” Some of their special sizes were 5 ft. 10-ply and 52-inch 20-ply. Maple Leaf Belting is finding great favor with the lumber trade throughout the country and during the past season the factory at Hamilton has been running to full capacity to keep up with the orders. The Shurly-Dietrich Company, Galt, Ont., had, as usual, a very large exhibit of their saws and tools in the Industrial Building. Their plan of exhibiting is a very attractive one, the wall space being artis- tically covered with saws of all descriptions. The Shurly-Dietrich Company claim to be the largest saw manufacturers in the British Empire and their goods are all Canadian made. The Home Rubber Company of Trenton, N.J., manufacturers of high-grade mechanical rubber goods and packings, had an interesting exhibit of their well-known N. B. O. packing, in Machinery Hill. Mr. C. H. Swoger of the head office was in charge. Their Canadian re- presentatives are Wm. C. Wilson & Company of Toronto. The Canada Machinery Corporation, Limited, had their exhibit in Machinery Hall. Among the many well-known lines which they showed were their new 15-inch inside moulder, a new heavy pattern tenoner with their standard chain mortiser. Mr. A. M. McGill of the head office, Galt, was in charge of the exhibit. The Carborundum ‘Company, Niagara Falls, N.Y., exhibited in the Industrial Building. Of special interest are their “Aloxite” goods. These include ‘“Aloxite” saw gummers and “Aloxite” cloth for ma- chinists. Among the large range they were showing were saw wheels, garnet paper for woodworking, etc. The Garlock Packing Company, Limited, of Hamilton, exhibited a full line of their packings and mill supplies in Machinery Hall. Mr. H. G. Fletcher of the Toronto office was in charge and was kept busy attending to the many enquiries for this well-known line of goods. The Canada Metal Company, Limited, Toronto, exhibited a large line of their products in the Machinery Hall. Their motto is “Every- thing in Metals.” Their exhibit was both comprehensive and attrac- tive. Batts, Limited, Toronto, had a splendid exhibit of doors, columns and interior finish in the Industrial Building, as well as a separate exhibit on the grounds near Machinery Hall, which specialized on greenhouse construction. J. J. Turner & Sons, of Peterborough, Ont., manufacturers of tents, awnings and lumbermen’s supplies, exhibited an up-to-date contractor’s tent which attracted much attention. Why Ocean Freights Are High Many reasons have been given the advance in freights on ocean going vessels for the handling of lumber, during the last year. What- ever the cause may be, it is unquestionable that the cost of shipping lumber and timber by ocean vesse!s has been very high throughout the past year. For a few brief periods there has been promise of a drop in freight rates, but they have not been really effective or gen- eral. A most interesting cause was mentioned to the Canada Lumber- man during a visit recently paid to a large firm of lumber manufac- turers. This company had been in touch with Pacific Coast shipping companies with a view to obtaining vessels for shipments to the Atlantic Coast either by way of the Horn or by railway across the Isthmus. Extensive enquiries resulted in the information that vessel owners were asking 105 shillings per thousand feet. Inasmuch as this is considerably above the cost of shipment by rail across the con- tinent, no business resulted. The explanation of the high rate asked by the vessel owners was given that the United States government had obtained options upon a large number of vessels for" carrying coal which was to be trans- ported from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast. The general presump- tion was that this was a precautionary measure in case of hostilities breaking out between the United States and Mexico. It was also re- ported that the government had recently decided to exercise these op- tions, which were said to cover practically all available tonnage. An idea of the excessive cost of shipment by vessels to-day is afforded by the fact that vessel owners who are now asking the rates above quoted were asking three or four years ago, only 65s. Production of timber for the three months ending June 30th was the largest on record in British Columbia. It amounted to 240,000,- 000 feet, as compared with 218,000,000 feet for the same period of last year. The National Hardwood Lumber Association, general offices Chicago, Ill., have issued a revised copy of the Inspection Rules in use by the Association. All members of the Association have been furnished with copies. The trade will be supplied promptly on application to the secretary’s office. AND WOODWORKER 35 The Late Leonidas Villeneuve : ; By the death of Mr. Leonidas Villeneuve, president of L. Vil- leneuve & Co., Ltd., 2599 St. Lawrence Boulevard, Montreal, at the age of 64, the city of Mont- real has lost one of its oldest wholesale and retail lumbermen. For over 40 years he was in the lumber trade, going from his birthplace, St. Annes des Plaines, Terrebonne County, P.Q.,_ to Montreal, where he established a small business in the north end of the city. As the district develop- ed the trade extended, Mr. Vil- leneuve remaining in the same lo- cality during his entire business career. He was during the later years one of the largest dealevs in lumber in the city. Five years ago Mr. Viilenetuve established the Eagle Lumber Company, St. James street, Mont- real, wholesale lumber deaicrs, and was elected president. The company now does a very large trade. Mr. Villeneuve took a deep interest in local affairs, especially in civic improvements, and it was chiefly due to his energy that the district became one of the best suburbs in the city. Prior to the municipality being taken over by Montreal, he was three times mayor of Ville St. Louis. He was also an active politician on the Con- servative side, but declined to become a candidate either for the federal or provincial parliaments. Death was due to heart disease after a few days’ illness. Mr. Villeneuve leaves a widow and one son, Arthur. The latter will carry on the business. The Late Leonidas Villeneuve Laurentide Company Making Good Progress Montreal, Sept. 3.—The profits of the Laurentide Company, Lim- ited, Grand’Mere, P.Q., for the year ended June 30, were $758,085, a gain of $4,513 on the previous twelve months. In addition to $128,- 700.85, taken from the earnings for betterment of plant, there was expended during the year on capital account for the new power de- velopment, $471,728.22; for the enlargement of the sulphite mill, $62,- 735.69; for the extension of the ground-wood mill, $112,162.98; for the extension of the steam plant, $71,379.17; for additional timber lands, $160,912; and for real estate at Grand’Mere, $53,179.35. It was stated by Mr. George Cahoon, the vice-president, at the annual meet- ing, that the explosion at the sulphite plant disorganized that branch of the business for at least six weeks, during w hich time, not only did they lose the profit on the sale of sulphite, but they had to pur- chase the company’s requirements from outside, paying very high prices. Mr. Cahoon also referred to the work being done by the Pro- vincial Government in building the storage dam in the St. Maurice district, which work, it was hoped, would be completed during the winter of 1914-15, and would be of great benefit to the company. The company had co-operated with the owners of other limits in pro- tecting the forests in the St. Maurice district. Notwithstanding the large number of paper companies that had come into existence dur- ing the past year, the Laurentide output had not been, excepting the news print department, appreciably affected. The Laurentide’s di- versity of product, and their market all over the world, made their business a steady one. Quebec Cullers Report The following comparative statement of timber, measured and culled to date, is furnished by the Supervisor of Cullers, Quebec, P.Q., under date of September 4th :— Cubic Feet Cubic Feet Cubic Feet 1911 1912 1913 Waney white pine ... 707,920 830,280 216,600 White pine . .. 9,120 1,400 7,560 ed. pine tere. o Se oeden aks 27,720 1,400 960 Onleee ites cacti. <\ oe. eo oO 73,520 115,840 Helin Meer te fee poe, ee en oD 275,280 211,520 Wehigges vs cay Mat SOP. 120 480 1,000 sirch and maple ¥>, 58,800 38,640 47 680 Quebec’s Receipts From Lands and Forests According to the financial statement of the Province of Quebec for the fiscal year ending June 30, the receipts for lands and forests totalled $1,760,466, this being the most productive of any department. The expenditure of the department was $327,383. 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER THE WOODWORKER The Filer Who Usually Isn’t Out of a Job This thing of wearing band saws, without a fracture, to a narrow- - ness that renders further use impracticable, has more sides to it than one. It is really very nice when one looks at the saw expense a'one; but is it a paying proposition when the output of lumber is considered? In a great many cases—in the majority of cases, | may safely say—it is not. The question is: Has the saw cut as much lumber during each hour of its work as it should have cut? It is a far greater question than the matter of the saw expense. When I was a good many years younger than | am at the present day I strove for immunity from fracture in my bands more than for any other thing. I was fitting saws for a 6-ft. mill, and having a sort of steady, dragging success. My employer came into the filing room one day and brought along a visiting filer, a man with a far- reaching reputation, to see me. Now, this emp! oyer ‘of mine had a mortal dread of cracking, just as I had; he pointed to me with pride—a thing that was not lost to my notice—and said to the visiting filer: “This young fellow rarely or never has a fracture in his saws. markable, isn’t it, for a man of so little experience?” “Ves, quite so,’ returned the man at his side; but, in spite of him, there was a slight note of insincerity in his voice. “I can’t say that much for myself,” he added. Later in the day that big filer came alone to me, and gave me an invitation that was almost a command to come to his mill the first time I found a day of leisure. I was mighty glad, believe me, to prom- ise him that I would go. And I had a sneaking notion somewhere in a corner of my benighted brainbox—a notion that he wanted to find out from me just how I managed to get along without cracks in my saws. I was, actually, that big a fool. So I went to pay the big filer a visit at the very first opportunity. It was a large mill and a fast one—in fact, it was the largest and the fastest I had seen up to that time—two 12-in. bands running under the same roof. When I had reached the second floor, I stood and watched in wonderment. The saws were ripping boards off so rapidly that the ends almost touched on the live rolls. After a number of years the manner in which those saws slashed off still seems wonder- ful to me, so great and lasting was the impression | had. But I whispered to myself: “Quantity, and not quality, 1s what they want here. They don’t care anything about quality.” I stepped to a point from which I could see better. The saw lL was watching was cutting as straight as a line, with never a bullhead or a dodge, even for a big knot. It wasn’t altogether quantity, after all, that they wanted there. They wanted both quantity and quality, and they got it. When I walked into the filing room, which was in the third storey of the mill building, I was beginning to feel that | was.a very small pumpkin indeed, for I realized that my saws, even allowing for their littleness and thinness, were not working nearly so well as those I had just seen running. The big sige and his helper were as busy as bees ina hive. They were in the act of applying a pair of red-hot irons to a pair of laps on a saw that was almost full width. That wasa thing that I very rarely did—brazing. My brazing clamp was covered with dust, the dust of months of idleness. I walked over to where the filer and his helper were screwing down the hot irons. The filer smiled his cordial smile, and spoke. He said he would soon be ready to talk with me. I waited, I confess, with a great deal of impatience. When the joint had been taken from the clamp, the filer sent his helper to the round-saw bench, and himself went to a saw in one of the grinders, with me following. As he swaged that saw he talked with me. I am going to quote a part of our conversation verbatim: “You have noticed, I take it,” he began, “that I have some cracks.” I nodded. I had already found three fractures. “What causes them?” I asked—and mentally prepared to furnish information. The answer came readily and quickly: “Strain.” He went on, speaking with that calm assurance of the man who knows: “Strain, and only strain. And so you”—he looked around at me without tak- ing his hands from his work—‘‘you don’t have ’em?” “Perhaps one or two in the run of a year,” I said, proudly. “And your mill makes an average of 18,000-ft. per day of ten hours,” pursued the big filer. He knew it—my employer had told him. “Now, if your mill could make an average of 22,000-ft. instead Re- of 18,000, how much more lumber would it put out in the run of a year?” “Counting 300 working days to a year,” “it would cut 1,200,000-ft. more.” “Right,” agreed the big filer, his hands still busy with the swage. “Let’s say that the cost of sawing is $2 per 1,000-ft., which is a rather low estimate. Your employer lost $2,400 last year because your saws didn’t average 22,000-ft. per day. If you will tension your saws as highly as they may be tensioned and still have them so that they will permit of leveling, and at the same time run the tension out pretty close to the edges, your mill will easily make an average of 22,000-ft. The saws, hau” and here he looked at me with a twinkle in his eyes, “are apt to crack a bit now and then, owing to their being strain- ed to such a high degree on the edges.” E “But even if they did crack occasionally,’ I muttered, light, “the $2,400 per year would more than offset the expense. Say, for instance,” I continued, “that we use six more saws per year than we've been using; six saws would cost a little more than $400—” He slapped me on the back so hard that for a brief moment I was sure he meant to knock me down. “Now, my young friend,” he exclaimed heartily, “you're on!” “And much obliged to you,” I said gratefully. Yes, I was really “on.” The big filer was in the right. The saw expense is not the biggest expense in the manufacture of lumber. It has its place, of course, but it is a small p!ace when compared to the output. The output—that is the vital thing; it is the thing that makes or breaks the firm. I will here admit that it is better to have no fractures in one’s saws, if one can get all there is in the saws without it. But, unfor- tunately, in this mundane sphere, where all is imperfection, one may not go so near to the breaking point without now and then ‘sip pmas up in ne calculations. I figured, speaking aloud, seeing The big filer I mentioned in the foregoing, I found, was only one of many big filers who tolerated an occasional fracture. In the finest and most successful mills that it has been my good fortune to visit | found the knights of the file and hammer using the slogan, “Ii they have to crack now and then to do what I want them to do, let them cracls” Of course, to carry the idea too far would be —well, it would be carrying the idea too far. But one needn’t go to the extreme in the matter. Sound judgment, like the prayers of the righteous, availeth much. : When the low-tension filer decides to increase his tension, he should be careful and go slowly. The high-tension saw must be watched faithfully, and it must be doctored as soon as it needs doctor- ing. More work is required here, too, on account of the narrow front tire being prone to pull out rapidly from the strain brought to bear upon it. Yes, they are more trouble to keep up; but the filer who can do it successfully isn’t usually out of a job. The old saying that “The woods are full of filers” won’t hold water in every case. The “woods” are never full of filers. j ° More cracking naturally brings on more brazing. Many brazes in a Saw are apt to make the lumber somewhat rough—unless the filer knows how to prevent it. For my part, I cut off the soft tooth en- tirely, and I am always careful to see that the teeth immediately above and those below the joint have a little less swage than the others. This may leave a very slight ridge on the lumber, but a ridge is easily and wholly removed by the surfacer, and is really of no im- portance. And the brazed portion should, by all means, be of the exact thick- ness of the rest of the plate. Sufficient attention is rarely given to this point in fitting band saws. Calipers serve a good purpose here— calipers, the best of care in leveling, and a good surface file. Thick brazes pound badly in the guides, crystallize and break at an early stage. Thin brazes are just as bad to break, and for a reason too ob- vee to need explanation.—H. C. T., in The Wood-Worker, Indiana- polis. Value In Woodworking Machinery It has been the experience of the writer to come in contact with owners or managers of concerns in the furniture and planing mill in- dustries, whose first question concerning a new piece of machinery is, “Ilow much does it cost?” They are greatly concerned with ini- tial cost, and, with investigating the merits of the machine in question, a Ae _ value, but what it can do. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER will almost invariably refuse to consider it after they have once heard the price. It is not so much what a machine costs that should determine its Whether planer, surfacer, molder or tenon- er, the durability of the machine and its freedom from repairs should be considered above all else. The cost price is a minor detail. It is natural enough for men in business these days to be lured away from common sense by lower cost. When they see a machine which purports to do just as good work as another, and for half the cost, the dollar mark seems to take precedence. The woodworking man, however, who is versed in mechanics, by thoroughly examining a machine, can tell whether or not it will turn out a good quality of work in sufficient quantities to warrant the ex- penditure of the required money for its installation. Nine times out of ten he will not sacrifice the efficiency of his establishment in the slightest degree by the “penny-wise and pound-foolish” idea. It should be the aim of all workers in wood, and especially in hardwoods, to study machinery as well as grades of lumber; to be a competent inspector of the knife-grinder, band saw or planing ma- chine, as well as of firsts and seconds. Too much time has been expended in the past on the lumber end of the business, leaving the machinery to take care of itself. Until methods of measuring values and of keeping records that enable one to obtain real values, are adopted, he will never be able to purchase saws, surfacers, etc., with intelligence. Men in other lines of busi- ness display knowledge in the machinery end of their calling, with the result that their proficiency in manufacturing a product is brought up to a high standard. Furniture and lumber manufacturers should get busy and follow the good example set by others—M. B. A., in the Lightning Line. Opportunities in the Manufacture of Flooring The manufacture of hardwood flooring and parquetry appeals to many members of the wood-working trade because of the opportuni- ties offered there for the use of judgment and discretion, says C. D. G., in The Woodworker, Indianapolis. This does not apply simply to the head of the establishment, the superintendent or the foremen, but to practically every person employed in the plant. In a good many wood-working plants it is unfortunately true that the work which is done is largely of the same character, and while the ambitious operative will see to it that he grows as far as the limits of his job will permit, it is sometimes difficult to make much progress, in view of the narrow scope offered him in operating his particular machine. In flooring manufacture, however, the man at the machine is constantly compelled to be on the alert. He usually has a wide variety, both of thicknesses and widths, in which to employ the ma- terial, and at every stage of the manufacturing process it is up to the employee to decide whether or not it is to be allowed to proceed with- out being rehandled for the elimination of defects. The small manufacturer in the hardwood flooring business has also an excellent opportunity to make money, in spite of the fact that the large operator is usually considered to be in the chief position in this respect. This is largely for the reason just pointed out, that there are so many chances to better a piece of material here and there, so many openings for working up what might be considered waste, and so many suggestions for the wide-awake man to take advantage of. Hence the man with a small factory, who can watch the operation of its every detail, is in a position to secure all of those savings, which would be lost, possibly, in a very large establishment. The ambitious man employed in a wood-working factory is con- stantly looking for ways in which to improve his knowledge and en- able himself to advance. In the opinion of the writer, the flooring fac- tory offers just such a chance, for flooring manufacturers, more than most wood-working operators, are in need of men who can use judg- ment and can take advantage of the possibility of working up a piece of material instead of al!owing it to be wasted. This is particularly important in this business, too, because of the fact that the materials used are expensive. Oak is the chief wood employed, as a rule, though maple is used largely. In plants where parquetry is produced, an amazing number of fancy woods is utilized to give the contrasting colors that are demanded by the intricate pat- tern frequently worked out. Not long ago a parquetry man displayed a sample containing twenty-seven ae ent coolrs, which had been provided for the most part by the use of different woods. This is not altogether the case, however, for flooring men have given study to the question of controlling color in wood by the use of steam. In fact, the use of the steaming retort, which is now being widely featured in connection with possibilities for drying purposes, was first brought into play in the flooring factories, where it was em- ployed largely to change colors. Ordinarily wood that is to be dark- ened is left under pressure in the steam tank for about twelve hours. For instance, some mahogany lumber is not the typical dark-red 37 which is associated with that wood, but by subjecting it to steam pres- sure for the time indicated, the deeper color can be secured. The same is true of oak. A dark-brown coloring can be given oak by steaming, and this is frequently done. Cherry can be darkened, also, by subjecting it to steam pressure for a sufficient time, and it is said Phat the wood can be darkened sufficiently in this way to give it so close a resemblance to mahogany as to make it difficult for it to be distinguished from the imported wood, even by experts. The use of so wide a variety of fancy hardwoods in making up flooring designs gives much of its interest to the flooring business. In addition to the woods mentioned, American walnut is also used in considerable amount, while the number of woods imported for this work is large, including teakwood, ebony, rosewood, etc. Some of the designs worked out by the use of the various kinds and shades of wood can be termed exquisite and artistic without violating the de- finitions of either word. The flooring trade is one in which quality, and not quantity, is the keynote, asarule. Talk to a hardwood flooring man about using the piecework system and you will be laughed out of court. Even sug- gest to him that he can increase his output to a large extent and you fail to make an impression. “T am working with expensive material,’ he points out. “The main object of this business is to hold down waste and keep up the grade. That calls for two things: First, care in handling the material, so as to eliminate all defects, and discretion in cutting up the offal, so as to get as much out of it as possible. The men we have employed are selected because of their ability to do these things, rather than automatic or mechanical speed in ‘shoving the stuff through. We want them to forget all about quantity, and turn their attention solely to quality. We are impressing upon them the fact that we have them here for what their heads contain, not what their hands can do.” The fact that the flooring factory employee is permitted to get away from the merely mechanical end of the business, and to use his brains, is a feature that ought to make the business attractive to most wood-workers, especially those looking for a chance to rise in their chosen calling. The results of this plan are frequently seen in the statements that are given out regarding the length of time that certain men have been employed in various plants. The flooring factory hand seldom changes his place of employment; usually, it seems, because his work is interesting enough to keep him alive and alert. In a good many other lines, the man who wants to go ahead, and to become a well- rounded wood-worker, is compelled to move from one kind of work to another. In the flooring business this is not the case. There is even a good deal of gluing-up to be done. This does not refer to the simple pro- position of gluing short pieces into blocks, which are held together by cloth backing, but to specialties, such as “plank” flooring, “which is much used in the construction of ship decks and floors in colonial homes. In‘order to get the wide flooring that was used in those days, when builders know no way to prevent their floors from warping and cupping under the stress of changing temperatures and passing sea- sons, without the defects involved in it, the plan has been adopted of taking a three-ply glued-up center, of ash or some other wood, and oluing the face and back to this, making a five-ply built-up piece of any dimension desired. The back has to be of a good cabinet wood, which has a close texture, in order to prevent any great amount of swelling. As it is, the gluing up prevents this to any great extent, as the center is cross- banded, but in order to take care of any possible trouble along this line, a false tongue-and-groove connection is made, and an “expan- sion joint,” as it might be called, of wood of the same color and tex- ture as the flooring, is laid between the pieces. This is %-in. in width, and is capable of taking up the expansion of the material without difficulty. ; Speaking of the way the tongue-and-groove proposition is handled in connection with the specialty just described, it is said by manufac- turers who have followed the trade for a good many years, that this kind of material is gradually losing its hold, and that thinner straight- edge stock is being put into use. Instead of 13-16-in. tongue-and- groove flooring being the leader, as it formerly was in the hardwood flooring business, 5-16-in. straight-edge material is given preference by many. It is deelatea that nailing down one edge of the old-fash- ioned variety of flooring, preventing it from expanding in that direc- tion and forcing its movement in the other direction, results in irregularities in the floor surface, even under ideal conditions. Ex- periments have been made along this line which seem to show con- clusively that even when extreme care is taken to get the work done right, it cannot be depended on, because of this feature. The warehousing of hardwood flooring is a matter of prime im- portance. The material must be kept absolutely dry and free from moisture from the time it is manufactured until it goes down in the building where it is to be used permanently. It is drykilned before 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER being manufactured, and therefore takes up moisture rather readily, emphasizing the need of special care in the direction of eliminating this.. A large warehouse recently erected by a flooring manufacturer has a hot-blast system of heating which maintains a constant tem- perature of 60 to 70 deg. in the winter time; its wa!ls, which are of brick, contain an air chamber, further to insure dryness and to pre- vent. moisture from getting in through the walls, which are built en- tirely of hard face brick, guaranteed to be moisture-proof; and under the floor is a thick stratum of cinders, with a drain pipe leading to the outside, so that accumulations of moisture can be carried off. That insures pretty nearly a dry warehouse, and one where flooring can be kept without danger of deterioration. From what has been said the reader can possibly form a idea as to the justice of the claim which was made for the flooring business as one containing sufficient detail, and sufficient opportunity to use judgment and discretion, to appeal to the man possessing those valu- able qualities. Needless Abuse of Thin Knives | Everyone to-day knows, or at least recognizes, the thin knife as being best adapted for producing high-grade lumber. This is true of every class of wood-working. Operators are becoming better ac- quainted with the use of the thin knife and see the advantages over thick-knife methods. There.are some, however, whom you will find complaining of knives breaking and cracking, and usually the blame is laid at the door of the knife manufacturer. In some instances, of course, this is where the blame belongs, but in the majority of cases I have found that extraordinary wear, breaking or cracking is due to incompetent handling by the operator of the machine, writes B. E. W.,in The Wood-Worker, Indianapolis. Four of the last eight years of my experience with these knives have been in one of the largest planing mills of the south, where most of our stock has been spruce and yellow pine. On yellow pine the thin knife has a comparatively easy job of it. With spruce it’s some- what different, and yet the knives have seemed to stand up better on the latter, for the reasons that I will mention later. We had been running eight matchers in our plant—three of them on yellow pine most of the time. You would naturally suppose that the expense of knives would be proportionately larger on those work- ing the spruce, for two reasons at least: that of a greater number of machines being run, and the hard, knotty nature of the wood. On the contrary, the knife bills on the three machines amounted to 8 per cent. more than that of the five. Where was the trouble? The knives had not been worn out. They had, however, been crack- ing and breaking quite frequently. Upon investigation I took into consideration the fact that differ- ent methods of erinding were being used. Some machines required the removal of the knives for sharpening; others remained right in the heads. In either case, however, the operators never expressed the desire of sharpening more than they deemed absolutely necessary and still keep the finish of the stock passable by the inspector. And here was the chief cause back of all our knife trouble. When the knives were clamped on the automatic grinder, the self- feed was set, the biggest possible cut was taken to “grind the knife evenly its full length, and the whole job hurried as much as possible. This should not be. The attendant should examine his stone to see that it is clean-cutting, whether the feed is too heavy, and that not too heavy a cut is being taken. By taking a heavy cut the knives are brought to a red heat, and naturally the ‘steel expands. A sudden con- traction causes the ienife to crack or leave a hair-like crevicé in it, hardly visible to the naked eye. This same thing can be caused by the small grinder used for sharpening the knives right on the machine, although the tendency is not so great. Another cause of cracks, especially when using the back bevel, is allowing boards to remain stationary under cutter while running. This blues the thin edge of the knife, besides being detrimental to grade, as it leaves a black mark across the face of the stock. With ordinary care and watchfulness thin knives will last twice as long without ever cracking or softening, and the wearing qualities . are usually dependent upon the conditions under which they operate. Sanders and Economical Sandpaper Makers of sand and garnet papers have done all we can reason- ably expect of them in perfecting the cutting and lasting qualities of their various papers, says Berlin Quality. “But nobody has as yet put out a paper that will economically accomplish what some opera- tors and their employers try to force sand papers to do. It has never been explained to the writer just how some users figure that it is cheaper to cut out the surfacer in the finishing of Ww rood and compel the sander to act both as a surfacer and as a finishing machine. " 45 _ birch species. + CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 41 The Various Uses of Birch Editor Canada Lumberman: Syracuse, N.Y., August 26th. I often notice that you mention the different things that birch is used for, but you do not say whether it is red, white or yellow birch. It would be of great value to your many and long time readers if you could give an idea of the different kinds of things that white and yellow birch are used for—also if you could say whether white birch is good for making paper, the same as spruce is and by what process. There are large quantities of white birch along the north shore of Lake Superior, as well as in many other districts, which are accessible by water for shipping. Yours truly, C. H. CLARK. The Director of Forestry at Ottawa, states that manufacturers in sending in statistics regarding their operations, seldom distinguish the different kinds of birch, except hard and white birch. The majority of birch used in Canada is black birch (Betule lenta) and yellow birch (Betula lutea) and is used for furniture, flooring, vehicles, etc., while white birch (Betula papyrifera) is used for spools and small turnery. White birch is not used for paper-making in Canada, although it has been used for this purpose in the United States. Mr. H. H. Gibson, editor of The Hardwood Record, in his recent- ly published book on “American Forest Trees,” states that the wood of black birch is heavy, strong and hard. both black birch and yel- low birch, he says, are put to similar uses—flooring, interior finish, furniture, etc. Black birch is used largely for various parts of ve- hicle manufacture, particularly for wagon parts and frames of auto- mobiles. It is also much used in making sleds, boats and handles. Speaking of yellow birch the same author says that vehicle mak- ers use it for its strength and elasticity. In the north it is manufac- tured into frames for cutters and sleighs of all kinds. Hubs are made of it for horse-drawn vehicles, and its hardness gives long wear where the spokes are inserted. Manufacturers of automobiles have tried out yellow birch as material for frames; it has stood the test and is much used in competition with other woods. Large amounts of yellow birch are used for packing boxes, crates and shipping containers for which the low grades are suitable. The logs are cut in rotary veneer for baskets and ply-work. Some of the veneer in three-ply is worked into high class commodities, such as seats and backs of theatre chairs. Birch flooring competes closely with maple in popular favor. It goes into all kinds of interior house finish from floor to ceiling. The more common commodities manufactured of yellow birch can be listed only in groups because of their great number. Novelties constitue a large class. One of the earliest demands was from manu- facturers of pill boxes. Millions of birch hoops are still produced annually in the United States, but all of them are not of the yellow Birch broom handles have been in use for many years. They are made of all the commercial birches, but yellow birch con- tributes a large part. Other handles are manufactured of it also, such as those which are fitted to hand saws, planes, drawing knives, chis- els, and augers. Ontario’s Crop Reports Encouraging The August crop bulletin issued by the Ontario Department of Agriculture, says that the season of 1913 will be remembered as one of the most favorable for the harvesting of hay and the cereals. he former was never handled in more perfect weather, and grain crops, so far, have stood up well for cutting and have been housed under perfect conditions. ‘The promising outlook for the fall wheat crop, described in the May bulletin has been realized. The average yield per acre is large—although there is considerable range in individual returns even in the same counties—while the grain is generally classed as a good sample. The average yield of spring wheat—con- fined largely to the eastern half of the province and the newer dis- tricts of the north—is a good one and the sample is well spoken of. Apples appear to have suffered considerably from the frost during the month of May and the subsequent dry weather. It is generally reported that the yield will be about half the normal. The forecast shows a probable production of 15,835,814 bushels of fall wheat from 646,533 acres, an average of 24.5 bushels to the acre. In 1912 the production was 15,039,885, an average of 19.8 bushels per acre. The average for the thirty years from 1882 to 1912 was 17,778,243, being a yield of 21 bushels per acre. The Dominion government has recently passed an order-in-coun- cil, the chief object of which is to give small sawmi!l operators an opportunity to obtain hydro-electric power. The order gives the Minister of the Interior authority to lease water power in forests, re- serves or parks, so long as the development does not exceed 200 h.p. _at low water level. These leases may be made for ten years renew- able at the discretion of the Minister. B. C.’s Forest Protection Arrangements The Forest Branch of the Department of Lands of British Colum- bia is undertaking a work of great magnitude in improving the facili- ties for reaching fire outbreaks in the forests, with the least possible delay. There are now 50 trails on which work is proceeding, while 10 telephone lines have been approved, 8 of which are under con- struction. The average timber acreage in charge of each fire warden is approximately 300,000 acres; in other words a tract of 5,000 square miles, being a territory 100 miles long by 50 miles wide. Obviously it is of importance in increasing the efficiency of the patrol work to provide methods whereby the news of fires can be obtained as soon after their outbreak as possible. At present in the timbered tracts of the province there are no telephone lines, because they would be com- mercially useless, and it is to supply this deficiency that the forest branch is installing lines of its own at points where there is the great- est danger of fire; that is, where settlers, tourists, construction camps, etc., are to be found. These telephones are connected up. with the nearest settlement. The forest protection work does not interfere with commercial companies. The freedom from forest fires throughout British Columbia this summer, as a result of wet weather, has enabled the fire wardens to make a special study of the different sources of fire danger, with a view to introducing still further preventive measures. Efforts are being made to get all owners of timber limits to dispose of their slash this autumn. The Forestry Department will give its aid wherever possible. Want Canadian Timber Used .A deputation representing British Columbia lumber manufac- turers, waited on Hon. J. D. Hazen at Vancouver recently and asked that Canadian grown timber be_used exclusively in the various har- bor and dock improvements being and about to be carried out in the Dominion. The minister in reply expressed himself in sympathy with the request and stated that he would submit the matter to his colleagues. The members of the deputation stated that the omission of a clause in the specifications providing for the use of Canadian timber might result in the substitution of American grown timber bought in the United States, where the lumber trade is stagnant and where ruinous prices prevail. It was pointed out that the loss of this business to Canadians would be an injustice, as government contracts called for the use of over 400,000,000 feet within three years. Another similar deputation presented the same facts before Hon. Robert Rogers at Victoria. Large Timber Scarce in Northern Alberta It had been reported that there was considerable large timber north of Lac LaBiche, in northern Alberta, but an examination by Mr. S. H. Clark for the Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior, brought out the fact, which has too frequently been the case, that the quantity of large timber is small and only in a few scat- tered areas. There is, however, a large quantity of immature spruce and jack pine which needs only protection from fire to be a valuable crop from pulpwood or lumber. The land is generally covered with muskeg, and the soil nowhere first-class, becomes lighter and sandy towards the east, where it consists of sandy jack pine ridges with muskeg between. The undrained muskegs make the timber growth slow, but the whole district is more suited for timber growth than for agriculture. The door plant recently erected by the Canadian Western Lum- ber Company, Limited, Fraser Mills, B.C., is now running and the company expect in the near future to be offering their product in eastern Canada. Wherever the fir door has made its appearance it has rapidly obtained popularity and it may be confidently counted upon to become an important factor in the door trade of eastern Canada. Fir trim makes a beautiful interior finish and will take any stain or paint. . : Washington Mills Reduce Output A despatch from Aberdeen, Wash., states that the West Coast Lumbermen’s Association decided to reduce the output of their mills by one-third from September Ist, owing to du!lness in the lumber market. Thirty mills in western Washington and Portland were re- presented and it was expected that all the large mills in the North- west would co-operate. Most of the mills will work only four days each week. Members were of the opinion that this reduction would improve the situation within ninety days. I. B. Pendleton will be manager of logging operations to be start- ed near Powell River by the Haslam Lake Timber & Logging Com- pany. The plan is to construct eight miles of railway this season. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Sar Ci ; . a's Early Days in Quebec Timber Export An Outline of the Rise and Fall of a Great Industry—Prices and Contract ) Forms of the Middle of Last Century By Edward Harper Wade* HE earliest available records of the export business of the Port of Quebec are those for the year 1845, though possibly earlier sta- tistics may be in existence. The first Ot- tawa raft of square timber arrived in Quebec in July, 1806, and within nine years of that date the timber trade of the Ottawa was firmly established. The Hon. John Egan, known in the trade as King of the Ottawa, took a leading part in its develop- ment, having controlled the manufacture in one year of nearly one hundred rafts of timber for the Quebec market. At a somewhat later date Mr. Alexander Fraser operated very largely for many years. Both these pioneers of the Ottawa Valley timber trade are worthily represented in the present lumber business by their respective sons, Mr. H. K. Egan and Mr. J. B. Fraser with his brother Mr. W. H. A. Fraser. Early Days of the Pine Timber Trade No doubt before Ottawa rafts come down at all the white pine of the Province of Quebec was hewn into square timber and shipped to England. There is an old story of two little vessels arriving in the Saguenay for timber, to find the wood intended for their cargoes still in the forest unfelled, but within the thirty days allowed for their loading, the timber was hewn, drawn to the water and shipped, both vessels sailing without a demurrage claim. The ships were probably 200 to 300 tons register, and conse- quently did not require large cargoes, still the story shows how abun- dant and. readily available white pine then was in a district that now only produces spruce deals. The Breakey mills on the Chaudiere River near Quebec and the King mills at Lyster in the Province of Quebec, produced excellent pine deals as recently as the seventies in last century, and all the pine on the St. Maurice and its tributaries is not cut away even now. In 1845 the wood goods exported from Quebec consisted of the following assortment: Wilibe pine gy iy, «tr ase 15,828,880 cubic feet Red pine. ise oie eae 571 S282 0kcubiedicet OBIS Seas. 5 505 oro een) WO AAO Chine Test Bibi) Saar, 6 hy bts) O10) etllone Hiaet /-A\S) GE ere emer oe © 207,080 cubic feet | ESTEVE eae A ga ae Re 183,360 cubic feet 24,223,000 cubic feet = 290,676,000 ft. B. M. 3,200,015 Que stds. = 88,006,512 ft. B. M. 927,259 Que stds. = 14,499,623 ft. B. M. Square hewn timber ... ile deals y. ia8 Oo anne ne SPRUCE MEALS dior ai ws Lotalexport of timber,andideals .3. 4.2 393,182,135 ft. B. M. There is no-record in 1845 of any export of hewn tamarac or of lath wood, but probably this was an omission, as in 1846 an export return of 771,489 cubic feet of tamarac appears, and also one of 5,007 cords of lath wood, principally hemlock. In 1845 the shipment of pipe and puncheon oak staves amounted to 5,181 mille. Earliest Timber Price Records The earliest price records given below are for 1847, and are given in the Canadian currency of that time, the pound currency being the equivalent of four dollars, and three pence that of five cents. The prices are per cubic foot for timber, and per Quebec standard hundred of 2,750 feet board measure for deals. Pipe staves sold at per standard mille, based on 1,200 pieces of 5% feet long by 1% inches thick, and puncheon staves at per mille of 1,200 counted pieces. Deals piled direct from the saw were called “bright” in contra- distinction to floated. Price Records for 1847 White pine 3 to 5 pence, equal 5.00 to 8.33 cents per cubic foot. Red pine 6 to 9% pence, equal 10.00 to 15.83 cents per cubic foot, Oak 14 pence, equal 23.33 cents per cubic foot. Elm 5 to 8 pence, equal 8.33 to 13.33 cents per cubic foot. Ash 4 to 6 pence, equal 6.67 to 10.00 cents per cubic foot. Tamarac 6 to 7% pence, equal 10.00 to 12.50 cents per cubic foot. Bright pine deals, first quality, £10 10s to £11, equal $15.27 to $16 per M. ft. B.M. Second quality, £7 to £7 6s 8d, equal $10.19 to $10.66 per M. ft. B.M. Floated pine deals, first quality, £9 to £9 10s, equal $13.09 to $13.82 per M. ft. B.M. Second quality, £6 to £6 6s 8d, equal $8.73 to $9.21 per M. ft. B.M. Spruce deals, first quality, £8 to £8 10s, equal $11.64 to $12.36 per M. ft. B.M. Pipe staves, merchantable, £30, equal $120 per standard mille. Puncheon staves merchantable, £8, equal $32 per standard mille. *President of the Harper Wade Export Company, Quebee, P.Q. Edward Harper Wade. Lower prices for white pine were not recorded at any later date, but red pine sold at 4% to 8 pence, equal to 7.50 to 13.33 cents in 1848 and 1849; oak at 12 to 14, pence, equal to 20 to 23.33 cents in 1849; elm at 3 to 6 pence, equal to 5 to 10 cents in 1848; and ash at the same figure in 1848, 1849 and 1850. Staves steadily advanced in value, but first quality bright pine deals in 1848 and 1849 sold at £9 to £9 10s., equal to $13.09 to $13.82 per thousand feet board measure, and first quality floated pine deals in same years sold at £8 to £8 10s., equal to $11.64 to $12.63, with second quality at the then customary price of two-thirds that of first quality in both bright and floated pine deals. The circular of 1859 gives the English specification as 12 and 13 feet long, eight- ninths 11 inches broad and upwards, and the then price piled at the mill as £15 for firsts, and £10 for seconds were worth £2 to £3 more, and first qual- board measure, but added that half firsts and half seconds were worth £2 to £3 more, and fi,rst qual- ity alone at £3 to £5 more. ‘A very usual English contract specification at one time was not over one-ninth under 11 inches and not over one-ninth under 12 feet, but later on as wood became more valuable and smaller saw logs were cut, the recog- nized average specification became in first quality 65 per cent., in second quality 70 per cent., and in third quality 75 per cent., of 12 feet and upwards by 11 inches and upwards, remainder 10 feet and up- wards by 7 inches and upwards, and this was sold at a price for firsts, with seconds at two-thirds and thirds at one-third, with a reduction on surplus deals under 12 ft. by 11 ins. The lowest recorded value of spruce deals was in 1849 at £5 to £6 currency per Quebec standard hundred for first quality, equal to $7.27 to $8.73 per 1,000 ft., B.M. In 1859 they stood at £8 for firsts, £6 for seconds, and £4 for thirds, equivalent to $11.64, $8.73 and $5.82. per 1,000 ft. B. M. How timber and deals were produced for such prices as those re- corded, it is now difficult to understand, but standing timber had only a nominal value, wages were very low, money was scarce and ex- penses were light. Canada had to compete with the Baltic produc- tion, with similar conditions and much lower ocean freights, and the Baltic woods were known too and specified by architects. White pine only slowly won its way to favor, as its intrinsic merits were by de- erees realized. In 1847 red pine, as being similar to the Baltic red wood, was worth nearly twice as much as white pine for much larger average size, and it was not till 1866 that red pine and square white pine were quoted as equal value in the raft viz., 6 to 12 pence cur- rency, equal to 10 to 20 cents per cubic foot. Waney white pine, when first made in 1861 sold for no more than square red pine of the same year’s manufacture and much smaller cubic average. So much for prejudice. As far back as 1875 the J. Bell Forsyth & Company circular noted the decline of the export wood trade in the following words:—“In 1865, 27,610,960 cubic feet of hewn timber of all kinds were shipped from the Port of Quebec; in 1870, 21,445,880 feet and in 1875, 14,933,120 feet, showing a great decrease in ten years. Nor has the export of deals increased as largely as might be supposed, for the quantity was 5,870,580 Quebec standards in 1865, 6,381,441 in 1870, and 6,334,182 in 1875. Looking back to 1845, we find the largest shipment of timber to have been in 1863, when it was 32,392,400 feet and the minimum in 1875, when it only amounted as named to 14,933,120 feet. Deals, pine and spruce together, during the same time, reached their highest in 1874, the export being 7,831,155 Quebec standard, and their lowest in 1856 when the export was 3,242,963 Quebec standard. A cubic foot contains 12 feet board measure, and a Quebec standard 27% feet board measure. In 1912 the hewn timber export of Quebec, which was as follows, contrasts with the similar table for 1845, sixty-seven years earlier. Wihtterpine 2 crs. ae) LOZ SIO keunicsicer edypiticare areca irr: 10,953 cubic feet Oak. aes ae eee.) (CUO oacubicHteer Ehime cc ae ee 391,880 cubic feet PANS) ile PARLOR Re ah ee 938 cubic feet Birch’ ssn0e on Men. 1) so OO MSSRembicmieet Elewnetinmber i... cence 2,154,153 cubic feet = 25,849,836 ft. B. M. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND The export of staves came to an end in 1891 and that of lath wood in 1887, both having previously dwindled to insignificant figures. Staves are now shipped to the United Kingdom from the southern ports of the United States, and lath wood from the Baltic ports. Pine -deals are no longer shipped from Quebec, but a diminished export trade continues from Montreal in the sawn white pine production of Ottawa and western mills, more largely in boards and sidings than three-inch deals. No reliable statistics are available. Spruce deals are shipped very much more largely from places on the St. Lawrence below and above Quebec than from that harbour, and quantities are not published. In comparison with the prices of 1847 we give below in same man- ner those for 1912, sixty-five years later. Square white pine, 30 to 55 cents per foot. Waney white pine, 80 to 93 cents per foot. Red pine, 35 to 40 cents per foot. Oak, 65 to 73 cents per foot. Elm, 40 to 45 feet average, 85 to 93 cents per foot. 30 to 35 feet average, 65 to 75 cents per foot. Birch, 16 inches average, 30 to 31 cents per foot. Bright pine deals $180 to $220 for firsts equal $65.45 to $80 per 1,000 ft. b.m. $110 to $130 for seconds equal $40 to $47.27 per 1,000 ft. b.m. $60 to $80 for thirds equal $21.82 to $29.09 per 1,000 ft. b.m. Unsorted spruce deals, 9 in. and upwards, $18 to $20 per 1,000 ft. b.m. 7 and 8 inches $15 to $17 per 1,000 ft. b.m. 4 to 6 inches $14 to $16 per 1,000 ft. b.m. It would be interesting to give particulars of recent contract prices in sales for the United Kingdom, for comparison with those of some old contracts which are published herewith, along with an old cargo invoice and an ancient price list, but both buyers and sellers object to figures and particulars being at present made public. Prices at the end of 1912 were at the highest recorded figures, and such extreme values, while they may be fully justified and indeed necessary if pro- duction is to continue, are telling on the export trade, as the importers in the United Kingdom are driven to try substitutes in cheaper woods and other material. The tonnage loaded at the Port of Quebec in 1845 was 1,475 sail- ing vessels, aggregating 559,712, and averaging 380 tons register. In 1865, twenty years later, it was 1,021 sailing vessels, aggregating 646,- 115, and averaging 632 tons register. In those days white pine was the common building wood of Great Britain, and every little port brought in its cargo. Such small vessels are now almost unknown in the Atlantic trade, where indeed sail is almost altogether replaced by steam, and the smaller ports draw the bulk of their wood supplies from the larger ones. In 1861, the vessels that loaded in Quebec were still very largely British as shown below: ; Vessels Tons British 1,148 689,677 Norwegian Bae 9 Matha Seal AX 136 57,840 PMPCMEEII ET AS ila ee ke eh we 46 48,863 AS 0 5 en ee rr 20 6,425 ED GCS > (oS aia 14 6,498 1,364 809,303 ___ The following invoices and contracts of early days are reproduced in order to afford a good idea of the business methods, prices, etc., which prevailed at that time. A Quebec Invoice of 1844 Invoice of a cargo loaded at Quebec 16th August, 1844, shipped by Henry W. Welch, of Quebec, on board the Brig “Hope,” T. Middleton, Master, for Maryport, England, purchased by Captain Middleton, for account and risk of Isaac Middleton, of Maryport, and to him consigned. 15 pieces Rock Elm, including 6 pieces 40 feet and upwards long, 645 ft. 2 in. 2 pts., 84d. £22 16s 11d. 8 pieces Canadian oak, including 6 pieces 40 feet and upwards long, 425 ft. 5 in. 11 pts, 15d. £26 11s 10d. ; 8 pieces Red Pine, 45 feet average cube, 336 ft. 10 in. 5 pts., 934d, £14 15s 7d. 35 pieces White Pine, about 33 ft. average cube, 1,169 ft., 11 pts., 5d. £24 7s 1d. 90 Pieces White Pine, about 63 ft. average cube, 5,703 ft. 10 in., 514d. £130 14s 2d. Total White Pine, 125 pieces, 6,872 ft. 10 in. 11 pts. Total Timbers, 156 pieces, 8,307 ft. 5 in. 5 pts. 100 pieces merchantable pipe staves, 5% ft. long, 2%4 inches thick. 100 pieces merchantable pipe staves, 514 feet long 3 inches thick. 200 pieces equal 0 mille 2 hundred 2 quarters standard £40, £10. 5 cords merchantable hemlock lathwood, £1 10s, £7 10s. 100 pieces second quality bright pine deals, 12 feet by 11 inches by 3 inches. equal 120 Quebec standard or 1 2 20 St. Petersburg, £5, £8 6s 8d. 51 pieces spruce spars 4 to 9 inches, 3 shillings each, £7 13. Total, sterling £252 15s 3d. Timber per cubic foot, staves per standard mille, lathwood per cord and deals per St. Petersburg standard hundred. A Quebec Contract of 1848 Copy of contract for a cargo of Quebec timbers, July 24, 1848: sufficient to load the “Favorite,” 533 tons register, for Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, deliverable at Quebec in the fall of present year, in the customary manner, by Allan Gilmour & Co., to consist of the following assortment, or as near thereto as the ship may be able to carry, or can be made up, viz., about 30 loads of oak of fair average quality, 14 to 20 inches square, caliper measure, at 13d per foot. é WOODWORKER 43 30 loads of oak of fair average quality, undersized, at current rate at time of shipment. 250 loads of rock elm of fair average quality and dimensions, averaging 35 feet, at 7d per foot. : x 30 loads of butternut of fair average quality, if to be had, at current rate at time of shipment. 30 loads of ash of fair average quality and dimensions at 6d per foot. And the remainder of cargo to consist of white pine timber of fair average quality, to be about— One half the average of 50 to 55 feet cubic the log at 334d per foot. One half the average of 55 to 60 feet cubic the log at 4%4d per foot. Cargo to include 300 first quality bright pine deals at £6 6 (six pounds, six shillings) per St. Petersberg standard hundred and some thirds at £3 (three pounds), with deal ends at £4 (four pounds) per St. Petersberg stand- ard hundred; staves of assorted lengths and thicknesses at £32 10 (thirty-two pounds, ten shillings) per mille for broken stowage. The goods are all to be of fair average quality according to the description given, and the prices are all sterling money, free of commission or other charges, payable by the purchasers’ acceptance of the shippers’ draft at 90 days sight, payable in Lon- ‘don, on presentation of invoice and bill of lading. A Quebec Contract of 1861 Copy of contract dated Liverpool March 26, 1861, being the first year that waney pine was made for the Quebec market. The firm of Benson & Co. was composed of Mr. R. H. Smith, afterwards senior of Smith, Wade & Co., with Mr. Joseph Roberts and Mr. Thomas Benson. We hereby buy and sell respectively, Benson & Co., of Quebec, on the one part, a cargo of wood goods, deliverable at the port of Quebec, for a vessel registering about 960 tons, in the usual and customary manner, in-the spring of this year; to consist of the following assortment, as near as the ship can carry: About 20,000 feet of Scot’s white pine waney board timber, 23 inches string measure at 13d per foot string measure. Remainder of cargo out of Dennison’s raft of 85 to 90 feet cubic average contents, 1734 inches average girth of prime selected white pine at 9d per ft. For stowage, beamfillings and houses on deck, bright pine deals one half first quality £10 10, one half second quality £6 10, per St. Petersburg stand- ard, a fair specification of widths and lengths, including some long deals. Pipe stave culls £27 10s; merchantable £40. Puncheon staves, culls, £7 10s, merchantable £12 per standard mille for pipe and counted mille for Puncheon as may be ordered. The above goods are to be of fair average quality and dimensions, and of the description as above stated. The prices are all sterling, and free of com- mission or any other charges, and to be paid by purchaser’s acceptance of shipper’s draft payable in London at 120 days sight on presentation of in- voice and bill of lading. Should the vessel despatched for this cargo be lost, another is to be sent on advice; and the sellers on their part engage that the ship shall not return for want of lumber under this contract. A Quebec Contract of 1865 Copy of contract dated Glasgow, March 9, 1865. Messrs. Ferguson, Davidson & Co., of Leith, buy and Messrs. Benson & Co., of Quebec, by their agents, Messrs. George Gillespie & Co., of Glasgow, sell a cargo of wood good§, deliverable at the port of Quebec by the said Messrs. Benson & Co., for a vessel of 600 to 800 tons register or upwards in the usual and customary manner, in the summer or fall of this year, to consist of the following assortment, as near as the ship can carry, viz:— about 16,000 feet of waney white pine board timber of 20 inches average string measure, 12d per foot. 4,000 feet Laurie’s square white pine of over 100 feet average contents and 19 inches or upwards average square, 11d per foot. 6,000 feet Mississippi square white pine of selected 80 feet average, girthy, 914d per foot. 2,000 feet oak, 15 inches and upwards, 18d per foot. 1,000 feet rock elm, 40 feet average cube, 11d per foot. 1,000 feet ash, 14 inches and upwards, 10d per foot. Beamfillings white pine, 5d per foot. Spruce deals for stowage, £3 per St. Petersburg standard. Birch timber, 17 inches average, 12d per foot. Birch timber, 6 pieces, extra large and curly if to be had. Staves if required at lowest market prices. Hemlock lathwood, 4 feet, £1 15 per cord, 4% feet, £2 per cord. The above goods to be of first rate merchantable quality and dimensions as customary at place of shipment. The prices are all sterling money, free on board as customary at Quebec and to be paid by purchasers’ acceptance of shippers’ draft at 120 days sight, payable in London, on presentation of in- voice and bill of lading. Quebec Prices in 1847 List of prices for wood goods, deliverable to vessels at Quebec, as cus- tomary, during the spring season of 1847:— Timber of fair average quality, at per cubic foot, @aky undersized S25) 2. ee, oe All 40 ft. long and upwards... 17 All 16 inches and upwards.. 16% Bilas, Staal ys. gee cae ene a 30 to 33 ft. average cube .. 7 33 to 35 ft. average cube 7 35 to 38 ft. average cube ... 8 38 to 40 ft. average cube 84 Birch, 14 inches and upwards.. 10 small ee eee a ahs te Ash, 14 inches and upwards ... 7% Sinan wry eed OE ae Ln 6 Red pine, 30 to 33 ft. av. cube 8% 33 to 35 ft. average cube 91 35 to 38 ft. average cube ... 10 38 to 40 ft. average cube 10% White pine, 50 ft. average cube. 4 50 to 55 feet average cube .. 4% 55 to 60 ft. average cube 4 60 to 65 ft. average cube AY 65 to 70 ft. average cube ... 5 75 to 80 ft. average cube 5u Pine deals, 3 inches thick, at per St. Petersburg standard hundred:— 44 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER in proportions of one-ninth 9 inches wide, five-ninths to six ninths 11 inches wide, two ninths to three ninths other widths. Half first quality £6 15 (six pounds, fifteen shillings). Half second quality £4 10 (four pounds ten shillings). Bright pine, first quality, £7 10 (seven pounds, ten shillings); quality, £5 (five pounds). , Spruce deals, 3 inches thick, at per 100 pieces, 12 feet long, first quality £7 15 (seven pounds, fifteen shillings); (five pounds, fifteen shillings). ; Floated pine, second 9 inches wide; second quality, £5 15 Staves, all pipe, £37 10s per standard mille; W.O.W.I. Puncheon, £11. per 1200 pieces. ft ‘ Be Lathwood, per cord, red pine, £2 5 (two pounds five shillings); hem- lock, £1 10 (one pound ten shillings). For comparison with old contract forms, we give examples of present wording of those now in use for Quebec and Montreal export business to the United Kingdom, for both “free on board” and “cost, insurance and freight” engagements. The latter mode of business from being unknown, and then exceptional, has become very general and indeed almost universal in the St. Lawrence export wood goods trade:— C.I.F. CONTRACT by which ... sell through the Agency of ..Wood Brokers of and Cll) Sane ee ARGC ee MI SOG mae a3 cane the une (Goods specified below, of the usual manufacture, measurement and classification, at Port of Shipment. Shipment ... The prices stated are sterling, ‘including Freight and Insurance. to. E SaayoNKS iba Sin RTT EO Cree OS ArT en” 5 ; or so near thereto as ship can safely get and discharge, always afloat. Freight to be deducted from Invoice on intake measure and paid by buyers in terms of usual Charter-Party and/or Bill of Lading which they agree to adopt. Payment of amount of Invoice of each shipment to be by approved ac- ceptance of seller’s or agent’s drafts, payable in London, at ninety days’ sight, on presentation and in exchange for Invoice, Bill of Lading, and Policy or Certificate of Insurance for Invoice amount and three per cent., payable in London. Buyers have option of accepting at three days’ sight less two per cent., but only if sellers are notified before shipment. Sellers not to be held responsible for nonfulfilment of Contract or devia- tion therefrom if occasioned by any causes beyond their control, nor from any deviation caused by ship returning or losing any part of the cargo. The word about gives shipper a margin of ten per cent., more or less, under this Contract. Should the ship or ships fixed for this Contract be lost after the name being declared to the buyers, then sellers to have the option of sub- stituting another ship or ships, or cancelling the Contract. Quantities are subject to stock shipping out. Should any difference arise under this Contract respecting quality or otherwise, no goods to be rejected, nor payment as above refused, but the claim, which must be made within ten days of final discharge of ship, and before parcel complained of has been broken, shall be referred to an arbit- rator mutually chosen, who is to finally decide whether same or any smaller sum shall be allowed and all other matters in dispute under this Contract. The expenses of such arbitration to be borne as named by arbitrator. This agreement may be made a Rule of Court on the application of either party. F.O.B. CONTRACT by which ... sell through the Agency of ... Wood Brokers, of and Ofte. . ... buy the Goods specified below, of the usual manufacture and Glnssitareattien, all Pine Deals, etc., Ottawa Stand- ard culling, shipment See ares delivered at the Port of Quebec in the usual and customary manner to a vessel or vessels to be provided by the buyer, with reasonable loading days, to load in a safe berth as ordered by sellers and if possible disburse with them. The prices stated are sterling. Payment of amount of Invoice of each shipment to be by approved ac- ceptance of seller’s or agent’s drafts, payable in London, at one hundred and twenty days’ sight, on presentation and in exchange for Invoice and Bill of Lading. Any goods for Spring delivery remaining unshipped on 15th July, or for later delivery on 15th November, to be paid for by buyer as above on receipt of Invoice for computed value, including all charges and to be held for account and risk of buyers. Sellers not to be held responsible for nonfulflment of Contract or devia- tion therefrom if occasioned by any cause beyond their control, nor from any deviation caused by ship returning or losing any part of the cargo. The word about gives shipper a margin of ten per cent., more or less. Should any difference arise under this Contract respecting quality or otherwise, no goods to he rejected, nor payment as above refused, but the claim, which must be made within ten days of final discharge of ship, and before parcel complained of has been broken, shall be referred to an arbitrator mutu- ally chosen, who is to finally decide whether same or any smaller sum shall be allowed and all other matters in dispute under this Contract. The ex- penses of such arbitration to be borne equally by buyers and sellers. This agreement may be made a Rule of Court on the application of either party. Mr. Ifred T. Verratl, of McBean and Verrall, wholesale lumber dealers, Toronto, Ont., was married on September 10th at the Old St Andrew’s Church, Toronto, hy The Rev. Professor Lam, to Anna Jean Palmer of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Verrall left for New York and sailed on September 13th on the Olympic, for Europe. The Late Alexander Gibson | Readers of the Canada Lumberman recently learned with much regret of the death of Mr. Alexander Gibson, one of the most widely lenroer lumbermen of the Maritime provinces, which occurred at his . home, Marysville, N.B. Mr. Gibson was 94 years of age and for forty years had cut and manufactured, on an average, 30,000,000 feet of lumber annually, the bulk of which was shipped to English and ~ European markets. ' In 1897, owing to the great increase in his business, which made it impossible for one man to attend properly to all its complicated details, Mr. Gibson’s vast enterprises were taken over by a stock com- pany, known as the Alexander Gibson Railway and Manufacturing Company, Limited. Mr. Gibson was appointed president and general manager of the company, and filled the position up to the time of his death, giving it his close, personal attention. He was a great philan- ’ thropist. Concerning Marysville and Mr. Gibson, it has been written, “Here is a town of 2,500 inhabitants, owned and controlled by one man more absolutely than the Czar of Russia controls his vast domains; but the reign of this industrial Alexander is a. beneficent one; his sub- jects are contented and law-abiding, and Marysville is in all respects a model community. It is a beautiful town as well, and, standing as it does a monument to the energy and ability of New Brunswick’s foremost citizen, the visitor cannot fail to be repaid for time spent in viewing its throbbing factories and peaceful, homelike tenements.” Death of a New Brunswick Lumberman C. Miles Moore, a well-known lumberman of Woodstock, N.B., died recently at the age of 53 from an affection of the throat. Mr. Moore, who had returned a few days previously from Vancouver, B.C., was born in New Brunswick and settled in Woodstock when a young lad, assisting his father, the late Fred Moore, who was a large owner of mills and lumber. After the death of his father he and his brother, George, conducted lumber interests in Griswold, Maine, the latter still being in charge of the mills. Handling Slow Payers In a letter sent to all of his resident and travelling salesmen, goy- erning their official conduct a successful sales manager incorporates ; the following trite remarks: When ie so!d a new stock it would always be for cash, and then it would be my pride to see if I could get a cash payment to send in with the order by telling the man what a good impression it would make on the firm to send a thousand or fifteen hundred dollars in with the order, and as he had the money lying right in the bank, why not let me have it now, etc., etc. If I found a chronic slow payer among my trade I would try to cure him, and if I failed I would ask the president to try his hand on it, and if this did not work, I would quit him because he, the mer- chant, is sure to fail unless he becomes a prompt payer. I would not be a cutter of prices, because I am convinced from past history that no cutter of prices is ever successful in any great measure, nor would my firm ever want to call me to any very important posi- tion if I were a price cutter, especially on little things, and also because there is no record of a price cutter ever becoming we'll to do. I would study close economy in my expense accounts and be quite as careful of the firm’s money as I would my own, doing my utmost to decrease the expense of doing business, so far as my part of it is concerned. ; I would never try to ask a man what he wanted, but always rather tell him. I would tell each customer the name Spi my sales manager and how he is watching us and how pleased he would be to be. of any service to the customer, and how delighted he would be to attend to any mail order, and to be sure to ask for him personally whenever he, the customer, is in town. I would try to remember that there are a world of travelling men and but very few salesmen; hence, I would try to be a real salesman as Shown by my results. I would never speak ill of a competitor. I would never write a mean letter to my firm nor to my sales manager. I would never be familiar with a salesman for a competing firm, and never ask him “How is business,” for he would be sure to try to mislead me. I would invariably keep my promises and if called off my time card would promptly notify my customers by mail. I would try to be a good listener—many a lumberman likes to tall —don’t deny them this “pleasure, and a good Saletan iS, ait times, a good listener. I would always be neat and clean in my attire. I imo avoid burdening my firm with petty details lest they call me an “old maid.” I would remember that while I did not know it all about the busi- ness and my goods, neither did my customer, and what I did. know I would use to the very nos advantage. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 45 Machinery and Equipment What Manufacturers of Logging, Sawmill and Woodworking Appliances are Doing An Interesting Clyde Product The Clyde Iron Works, Duluth, Minn., the well-known manu- facturers of steam log loaders, skidders, logging tools, hoisting en- gines, etc., have recently compieted for the city of New WestminSter, B.C., a 150 h.p. electric hoist for operating a clam shell bucket on-a derrick. The hoist has three drums arranged according to the “‘water-’ fall” type and is also equipped with a Clyde “Type A” bull-wheel swinger. All the drums have 18-inch barrel, the middle drum and the third being lagged to 24 inch. The 150 h.p. motor is a three- phase, sixty cycle, two hundred and twenty volts induction motor ° with outboard bearing bolted to bed extension. It develops 720-700 r.p.m. ‘This interesting outfit was made by the Clyde Iron Works for Messrs. Taylor & Young of 513 Pacific Building, Vancouver, B.C., from whom it was ordered by the city of New Westminster. Hanchett Outfit for Graves Bigwood Plant The Hanchett Swage Works, of Big Rapids, Mich., have furnished a complete outfit of Hanchett saw htting equipment to the Graves Bigwood Company, Byng Inlet, Ont., for their double band, gang and double re-saw mill; also to William Copping Company, Joliet, Que. ; also the Finch, Pruyne Lumber Company, Laurier, Que., and a com- plete band mill outfit to A. Joly de Lotbiniere, Quebec, P.Q. ‘Merit’ Products The accompanying illustrations represent equipment of the Mer- ritt Manufacturing Compony, of Lockport, N.Y., manufacturers of veneer cutting and dimensioning machinery, crate head machinery, etc. Fig. 1 shows a “Merit” veneer lathe constructed on a single mas- sive bed casting of such design that the whole machine presents a picture of strength, rigidity and style distinctly its own. The lathe is offered in the following swings, referring to the diameter of the largest log that can be cut in it—32, 42 and 52-inch. This represents three different patterns for each of which there are ten different lengths of knife varying from 28 to 100 inches. Fig. 2 represents an automatic knife grinder manufactured by the same company. This machine makes use of a cup wheel, which gives either a straight or concaved bevel according to the angle at which the slide is set. The feed rack is steel with teeth cut from the solid and the driving pinion is hardened steel with cut teeth. The feed is noiseless, durable, smooth running and free from jar. Fig. 3 is a diagram representing the idea underlying the construc- tion of the “Merit”? balanced p!ate veneer dryer. This machine in- volves a new arrangement of steam heated plates whereby the redry- ing and flattening of wood veneer has been reduced to a science. A truck with rockers balances two parallel frames which hold the hori- zontal plates in two series, even and odd. The operating lever carries a group of reverse gears engaging a rack attached to the power jack which provides a breathing movement with intermittent pressure on the veneer. Fig. 4 shows a fifteen space dryer with spaces 100 inches wide by 52 inches deep, capable of holding 540 surface feet of veneer at one filling. Catalogues A and B recently issued by this company illus- trate and describe their equipment fully. A Special Soda for Dipping Lumber ‘Specially prepared bicarbonate of soda is now being sold for the dipping of lumber to prevent sap stain. This is known as Zenith carbonating powder, and is manufactured by Church and Dwight, Limited, Montreal. [our and a half pounds to ten gailons of water is the best proportion for use, although a weaker solution may be found sufficient. The trough or vat shou!d be of sufficient size, length, width and depth to submerge the lumber thoroughly when priming or grading, immeditely after the lumber has left the saw. The lumber can then be stacked in the usual way. A Washington despatch states that Sweden has raised the ques- tion whether Swedish wood pulp and paper shipped to another coun- try and then transhipped to the United States is entitled to free entry, The Customs Court decided that these products from Sweden were entitled to free entry under “most favored nation” treatment because that privilege is granted to Canada. The Treasury Department has referred the question of indirect shipments to the Department of Justice. The decision on the subject will affect all other countries having ‘favored nation” treaties with the United States. Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Production The Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers Asso- ciation, in a secent report state that hemlock production in July was approximate!ty the same as in June, while the hardwood cut showed a reduction of 26 per cent. Altogether, the association mills sawed 13 per cent. less lumber in July than in June. Hemlock shipments were slightly larger in July than in June, while hardwood shipments in- creased 8 per cent., making a total gain in shipments of 6 per cent. Nearly as much lumber was shipped as was sawed, a good showing for the height of the sawing season. The summary of reports for twelve months shows that during this period, hemlock shipments ex- ceeded the cut by 19 per cent. and hardwood shipments exceeded pro- duction by 2 per cent. Shipments of hemlock and hardwoods com- bined exceeded the production by 11 per cent. since August 1, 1912. The Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners will hold a ses- sion on September 16th to consider the discontinuance of the cartage system by Canadian railways, which was recently announced to go into effect on October Ist. A number of Boards of Trade, Lumber- men’s and Manufacturers’ Associations requested the Board to have the railway companies show cause for this step. In case the railway companies are permitted to carry out their intention it is probable that shippers and consignees in general will provide a substitute sys- tem. The Idea ina Diagram oN US Sat Bee 3 / 8 Even Plate | “hs = ered FI ©) tp ea 1© Odd Plate TA a aL et os oes \ | Space - Contact 6 | . SS SS = Up | 5 = 4 3 — Diagram | a No. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 WANTED FOR SALE DEPARTMEN PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than ‘Employment Wanted” or ‘Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line (14 agate lines make one inch.) ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more consecutive insertions of the same advertisement are or- dered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. Basswood Wanted No. 2 Common and Mill Cull. Winter cut preferred. Apply Firstbrook Box Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Tt WANTED TO BUY: One million feet 1- inch Pine Culls and 500,000 feet 1-inch Hard- wood Culls. Will take delivery by water or rails. M. Brennen & Sons, Hamilton, One Wanted Building Lumber To sell by active man, middle age, practical experience selling building lumber and hard- woods. Thorough knowledge of credits and collections. Efficient and competent to handle large transactions. Now employed selling in New Jersey and Eastern New York. Want a position offering opportunities for advance- ment. Address Box 836, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15-16-17-18-19-2U Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 1st and 2nds and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 ft. lengths. Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New York City. Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. and 5 in. ists and 2nds. Birch delivered New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 T.F. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF Wanted to Buy We are in the market to buy the following lumber: 1 carload 1%-in., 1s and 2s, dry quartered Rock Maple, 5-in. and up wide, 8/16 ft. long. 1 carload Rock Elm. Also Hickory squares, as follows: 100 gross 26-in. x 1%-in. first growth. 1 car 26-in. x 14%-in. second growth. 1 car 26-in. x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8-in. sec. growth. 5 cars plain white Oak, various dimensions, 6-in. and up wide. 2 cars Rock Maple, various dimensions, 6- in. and up, average 9-in. Rock Maple logs, 20 to 23-in. diameter at small end. Rock Maple logs, 24 to 30-in. diameter at small end. White Ash logs, 10 to 18-in. diameter at small end. State best prices net cash. Delivery to be made as much as possible this season, bal- ance next. Apply P. O. Box No. 1595, Montreal, Que. 16-t.f. WANTED—A number of cars of 4/4 Birch and Maple for winter delivery. State price, grades and shipping point. Apply Box 847, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 16-19 Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand rnachinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our “‘Wanted and For Sale Department.” For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%-in. to 7-in. top, § ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. - 9-t.f. For Sale Timber limit tributary to Lake Nipissing, about 10,000,000 ft. Pine, Hemlock, Birch and Spruce. For particulars address Box 846, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 16-t.f. For Sale 200,000 ft. 3 x 5, largely 13 ft., Mer. Spruce. 100,000 ft. 2 x 6, largely 16 ft., Mer. Spruce. 50,000 ft. 2 x 7, largely 16 ft., Mer. Spruce. Also 1% in. 2 and 8 in. Cull Spruce, Rail or Water delivery. FRED T. SMITH, 301 Board of Trade, 16-19 Montreal, Que. Lumber For Sale 400,000 ft. 3 x @% and up Merchantable White Pine. : 200,000 ft. 2 in. Merchantable White Pine. 200,000 ft. 114 in. Basswood, Log Run. 500,000 ft. Hard Maple, 1 in. to 4 in. Apply to GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, C ; Montreal, Que. For Sale—35 h.p. boiler and engine, boiler on wheels, Bell make, lumber saw Carriage complete, shingle machine and grinder. J. B. Lyle, Lock Street, Smiths Falls, Ont. 18 For Sale—5 Perkins hand-feed shingle ma- chines, 1 Boss Shingle Machine, 6 Spring Jointers, 6 Packing Boxes. Reply to Box 860, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont.’ 16-19 For Sale—Cheap One 2-drum sander, Cowan make, 36 in. wide, new machine, run only three months; also one double rip cross-cut saw. Address Box 845, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 16-19 Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. WANTED—Position as Lumber Salesman with good company; have had 18 years ex- perience, good connections and capable of taking full charge of sales department. Ad- dress Box 838, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 15-16-17-18 WANTED—Young man of sober habits desires position as Camp Clerk. Holds com- mercial diploma and culler’s certificate. Four years experience. Address Box 853, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 17-18 _ Superintendent of woodworking plant de- sires change. Twenty years experience hand- ling millwork from plans, interior finish and veneer work. Address Box 864, Canada Lum- berman, Toronto. 17-18 For Sale—An up-to-date sawmill in first class condition. Capacity 15,000 to 20,000 per day. Boiler 110 h.p. new. Situated in the best timbered section in Southern Ontario. Apply, G. A. Oldreive, St. Thomas, Ont. 18-19 Position Wanted as band and circular saw filer with practical machine experience in sawmills, box factories, furniture factories and railway shops. Prefer a big steady job where a man of responsibility is required. Address Box 876 Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 18 Business Manager Wants larger opportunity. Fifteen years experience in factory, office and selling. Up on modern factory methods, cost and account- ing systems, and get results from help. Now manager for woodworking plant. Do buying of all material; have travelled from coast to coast and sold our products to largest buyers. Competent to hold an important position and help make things go.’ Working interest pre- ferred. Age 35. References from past and present employers. Address Box 875, Can- ada Lumberman, Toronto. 18-19 Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents SALESMAN Wanted—Lumber Salesman who thoroughly knows, and can sell Lumber in Western Ontario, list of seven to ten million feet. Must be experienced and understand White Pine grading. Give full particulars experience, salary, etc., in first let- ter. Box 867, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 18 Wanted—Salesmen to represent us in Can- ada, to sell out line of lumbermen’s footwear. Splendid opportunity for good men. Apply Stoughton Shoe Co., Stoughton, Wis. 18-19 Log Jobbers Wanted Wanted a responsible Jobber or Jobbers to log about four or five million feet of logs in Township of Borden, Ont. Work may begin at once. Several years work in this town- ship to the right man. Apply giving refer- ences to ; BARTRAM BROS. LIMITED, 18-19 Ottawa, Ont. Business Chances Wanted Contract of cutting lumber. Have experience. Three hundred thousand and up. State full particulars. W. E. Rutlidge, Newmarket, Ont. 15-18 For Sale Timber Limits and Saw Mill Limits No. 59 River Gatineau, 3 square miles, and No. 483 Grand Lake Gatineau, 40 square miles, say 43 square miles, under Quebec Government Licenses. These limits are well wooded and contain Basswood, White and Red Pine, Spruce, Birch, Poplar, Pulpwood, etc., also New Waterous 8 ft. Improved Double Cut Band Mill, fully equip- ped and up to date, 200 h.p. Engine, 2 Boilers, Alligator, Boats, Booms, Logging Gear, Waggons, Trucks, ets. Buildings, Camping Outfit, etc., situated at Matts Bay, 31 Mile Lake, P.O. This plant has only been in use three years and is in condi- tion to start operations at once, For further particulars apply to Guaranty Trust Company, Ltd., 802 E. T. Bank Building, 263 St. James Street, 17-20 Montreal, Que. Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it. Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. tf For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log pond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. _Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. 8-t.f. SALE OF Red and White Pine Timber. Notice is hereby given that tenders will be received by the undersigned up to and including Thursday, the 30th day of October, 1918, for the right to obtain licenses to cut the Red and White Pine timber on timber berths in the Townships of Thistle and Mc- Williams, in the District of Nipissing. For maps and conditions of sale apply to the undersigned or to the Crown Timber’ Agents at Sudbury and North Bay. W. H. HEARST, Minister of Lands, Forests & Mines. Toronto, August 28rd, 1913. N.B.—No unauthorized publication of this notice will be paid for. 17-20 Trustees Auction Sale of Valuable Timber Limits, known as the McArthur Limits AUCTION SALE of valuable timber lim- its in the Province of Quebec, held under License from the Quebec Government. There will be offered for sale by Public Auction at the Russell House in the City of Ottawa, at twelve o’clock noon, on Wednes- day, the Ist day of October, A.D. 1913, the following timber limits :— : Gatineau Limits Comprising timber berths numbers 252 to 260 inclusive, located in the district of Mont- calm on the Gatineau and Ottawa Rivers, hay- ing a total area of four hundred square miles and being located about eighty miles above Maniwaki, the terminus of the Maniwaki Branch of the C. P. R. These berths are well timbered and well watered, as will appear upon examination of the cruisers’ reports below mentioned, and are believed to be among the most valuable timber properties now available. Lake St. John Limit Timber berths Numbers 7 and 8, Range 3, north of Lake St. John, situate on the River Alex flowing into the north arm of Lake St. John and containing about forty-five square miles. Each limit will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid. Terms.—Ten per cent. of the purchase money on date of sale and the balance within fifteen days thereafter (without interest), un- less otherwise arranged with the vendors. For particulars and conditions of sale and cruisers’ reports and. maps of the limits, ap- plication may be made to the undersigned solicitors. Peter Ryan, Toronto, Auctioneer. Robertson & Maclennan, 54 Canada Life Building, Toronto, Ont. : Solicitors for Vendors. 18 SE ee eee ee : ) For Sale—Small mixed timber limit and Steam Saw Mill, in Eastern Ontario. For full particulars write Box 871 Canada Lum- berman, Toronto. 18-t.f. Wanted—Hardwood Limit consisting of Birch, Beech and ‘Maple, anywhere from 10 to 50 thousand acres. State location, price and terms. Box 874, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 18 Agiorers 2 3 Spears ie ies : Wanted—Uninjured, live Silver Foxes, Mink and Marten. Reid Bros., Lumbermen & Furriers, Bothwell, Ont. 18-19 New Steel Rails for Sale, 25 and 30 lbs. per yard, with fish plates. A bargain for a quick disposal. Imperial Waste & Metal Co., 718 Queen Street, Montreal, P.Q. Sawing Notes For Filers Practically everyone knows the small differences in spacing, depth of gullet, hook on front, and pitch on back of tooth, mak- ing the teeth variously slim or blunt. All have to do with suc- cessful operation. It takes very little to throw a saw out of bal- ance, and while the use of heavy gauge saws imperfectly fitted is sometimes practical, high speed thin gauge saws must be in per- fect round and balance or their use is impracticable, says the Tim- ber Trades Journal. It is a seri- ous fault in some plants that any- one and everyone is permitted to take a try at the saw-fitting, each man killing time, with the sawing machine standing idle, and with supplemental waste in files, saws and poorly sawed stock. It does not pay to have high-priced me- chanics, who have to do with fit and finish of sawed stock, put on extra time because of poor sawing or dressing. Good work at every step is a prime essential. The use of a cheap hand or bench gummer keeps down _ in- vestment, but increases the fixed charges, and is hardly justifiable except in the smallest businesses. Faults in setting consist vari- ously of too much set, too deep set, too little set, and uneven set. There should be enough set on a radial line drawn from the centre of saw towards point to afford easy clearance. Do not file cross-cut teeth so as to produce different bevels on dif- ferent teeth. This is almost cer- tain to produce long and short teeth and uneven spacing. The back of tooth has considerable to do with guiding the saw, and if one tooth has a nearly square back, and the next has a back nearly filed off, the effect on teeth and cutting efficiency will be readily manifest. A suitably shaped grinding wheel on an automatic sharpener affords the very best means for uniform bevelling and for shaping the base of gullet to avoid cracks. Use slim teeth with plenty of hook for soft, fibrous woods; strong teeth with medium hook CANADA LUMBERMAN for hard woods, but always em- ploy enough hook to avoid scrap- ing. To Clean a Leather Belt A writer in an exchange sub- mits the following as the best and proper manner of cleaning a leath- er belt. It may seem simple, but it is safe and effective, as has been proved by many who have thus restored old and dirty belt- ing which had become almost or quite unfit for use. Coil the belt loosely and place it on edge in a tank in which it may be covered with naphtha. A half-barrel makes a good recep- tacle, but something with a tight cover would save the loss by eva- poration. Put in enough naphtha to cover the belt completely, and allow it to remain for ten or twelve hours, then turn the belt over, standing it upon the other edge. The vertical position of the belt surfaces allows the dirt to settle to the bottom of the recep- tacle as it is washed out, and per- mits the naphtha to get at all the parts. After the belt has remained in the naphtha another ten or twelve hours, or until perfectly clean, raise it and allow the naphtha to drip back into the tank. Then lay the belt flat, stretching or shaking it until almost dry You will find that the naphtha will not affect the leather nor the cement in the center of the belt, but may open the joints at the edges, in which case the old ce- ment should be scraped off and the edges recemented. The belt man will know how to do this. The belt will now be somewhat hard, and should be treated with a reliable belt dressing before being replaced on the pulleys. Chestnut for Doors Years ago good chestnut was more plentiful than it is now, and consequently not so high in price. It was easy to get higher-grade material for door-making, and as a result the chestnut was among the first of the hardwood doors to become popular. The solid chest- nut door is still holding a favor- ite place in quite a section, but it is no longer so easy as it once was to get high-grade material at low cost for making it. The result is that in the making of solid chest- nut doors now it is quite a prac- tice in America to buy sound wormy wood, using the best cut- ting from it to make solid doors, and the balance—that which has too many wormholes for face work—for cores in the making of veneered doors. Chestnut is one of the admittedly best core woods going, and the worm-holes in it help rather than hinder its useful- ness in this work. Therefore sound wormy chestnut is a very desirable product for making up the core bodies of veneered doors. The veneered door is a familiar article everywhere, and is used to AND WOODWORKER quite an extent in every commun- ity ; consequently the combination works out well for the door busi- ness, and makes chestnut quite an important item to the makers of doors. An Excusable Waste At the last meeting of the yel- low pine manufacturers, A. JT. North, an engineer, made a report on timber waste and lawful fiber stresses, in which he shows by figures that some of the larger cities require the use of unneces- sarily heavy joists and other structural timber. He _ regards this as a form of waste which makes construction with lumber cost more than it should, and thus retards its progress. The engi- neer may have statistics to show that building restrictions in some cities require the use of too heavy framing. However, any man who has followed after and inspected the work done by the average city speculator or contractor who is building houses to sell, is likely to be impressed with an entirely different idea from too much tim- ber being used. There is a dis- position to skimp construction, which makes necessary some rigid building rules, and, anyway, it is better to use an extra quan- tity of lumber and be safe, than to have flimsy buildings. This is really not a form of waste, but a factor of saving—The Wood- Worker. Limite? } ieee 3 DRUG STORE FITTINGS, END FOR CA Alcs fowson Welch & Campanp CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, (ee Hoo fur o TRUSTEES -FINANCIAL AGENTS. CROWN LIFE BUILDING. TQRONTO: “ssoenaecs JAS. F. LAWSON MEMRY J.WELCH The Penetanguishene Planing Mill Sash and Door Factory Planing of all kinds done by carload. Rail- road Switch in connection with mill. All classes ef building material, lime and cement for sale. ALPHONSE TESSIER, Builder & Contractor PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO JOHN P. NEWMAN Saw Milland Novelty Works. All kinds of Hard and Softwood Lumber. Dimension Stock in Beech, Maple and Birch. Mattress and Cot Frames, Etc. Send me your requirements, I can furnish you stock that will please. PHONE 37 RESIDENCE 15 WIARTON, Ont. Cy LOG STAMPS OUR SPECIALTY SUPERIOR MFG. C0.1° RUBBER & STEEL STAMPS TORONTO, ONT. SEND FOR CaTatocur FOR SALE Steam Logging Engine by Alex. Dunbar & Sons Apply to— Denaston Breakey, Breakeyville, P.Q. 48 CANADA Ontario The lumber trade of Ontario suffered as usual this year during the two weeks of the Canadian National Exhibition at Toronto. Every year the lumber travellers in Ontario find that there is little to be gained by ca!ling upon the country trade during the progress of the exhibition. Business therefore becomes very quiet. This year, the exhibition came after the lumber trade had had an unusually quiet summer. In some localities trade had been good, as summer trade goes, but not one was at all enthusiastic about the volume of business which he has been carrying on. The exhibition lull therefore, found trade even duller than usual. Within the next two or three weeks it is expected that conditions will improve. Already a fair number of enquiries are reported. . The province of Ontario has harvested crops this year which, in nearly every respect, are better than in any previous year. The prob- ability therefore is, that as soon as the farmers have obtained money for their crops and have had a little time to look about, they will be coming into the: market with larger demands for lumber than usual. Retail yards are not reported to be in a good position to meet a strong demand. Most. of the retailers have been going along carefully, buy- ing only what they can find a ready sale for. Stocks in retail yards therefore, are low and rather broken. Under these conditions it 1s probable that an active fall demand will see the wholesalers enjoying a good. trade. There is considerable doubt as to how stocks available in whole- salers hands or still unsold at the mills, will stand an active fall trade. The cut last winter was not great and stocks have been moving pretty well throughout a large portion of the year to date. Wholesalers who have managed to keep a fair supply of stocks, especially of the more saleable grades and varieties, are likely to find themselves in an excellent position a little later on. Shingles are easier than they were earlier in the summer. British Columbia manufacturers have recently been accepting lower prices. It is very difficult at present to quote an accurate price, as trade con- ditions are badly mixed up. Some wholesalers report having bought shingles a short time ago at a higher figure than they can now realize at retail. In the hardwoods, thick maple is rather quiet. Implement manu- facturers did not manufacture to the same extent as usual this year, on account of the dullness in western trade. Prices have not fallen off to any appreciable extent, but stocks are not moving at all actively. Basswood is quiet in Ontario while in Quebec it is rather strong on account of short supplies. No important change is reported from the Tonawandas, but the arrival of large blocks of white pine and hemlock by vessels from upper lake ports is taken as showing confidence on the part of some of the larger companies that trade will improve in the near future. The Tonawandas’ trade is mostly with manufacturers whose business is effected by the tariff and will not become very active until the tariff situation has been settled. Eastern Canada Reports from Montreal indicate that the lumber trade is gradu- ally improving, although it is not nearly as active as it was a year ago. Prices remain steady. The demand for white pine lath is good and stocks are scarce. Hardwoods are quiet, but steady. The lumber and timber trade at Quebec is fairly active, a steady business in wood goods being in progress. A tendency toward high- er prices is reported. The demand for lumber at present 1s good enough to make the supply look rather on the light side. Scarcity of schooners and barges for shipment of lumber on the north shore of the lower St. Lawrence is making it difficult for stocks in that district to be marketed. Shipments of square timber are more numer- ous to the United Kingdom. Pine and spruce deals are also in bet- ter demand for export. An interesting discussion of the lumber market in the Eastern States is published elsewhere in the letter issued by Messrs. Chase, Talbot & Company, New York, who make timely reference to the possibility of selling Pacific coast timber and lumber on the Atlantic coast. The chief point of interest is the fact that these products are already being sold on the Atlantic coast in spite of a freight rate amounting to $4 to $5 per M. feet more than the rate which will be available after the opening of the Panama canal. They are landed now at $28 to $30 per M. feet for large choice sizes and net the shipper a fair profit. About 2,000,000 feet of Douglas fir is now in storage at New York under these conditions. These facts are of much import- Review of Current Trade Conditions LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ance to manufacturers of spruce in eastern Canada and manufacturers of yellow pine timber. In the same letter reference is made to the fact that receipts of lumber at New York continue light, but that they are quite sufficient for the demand. The buyer is reported as prac- tically in control of market conditions. Building operations have been greatly curtailed in New York. Improvement is expected in the gen- eral lumber market conditions in about two months at the latest. Some improvement is noted at New York in the demand for east- ern spruce. Car orders are fairly frequent and straight cargo busi- ness is more active. At Boston, prices for eastern spruce continue firm, although trade is quiet. Signs of higher prices are rather fre- quent. Random is more in demand at firmer prices. Planed cover- ing boards are not plentiful and a price of $23.50 is reported firm in some quarters. Matched and cleared board, 5-inch, are rather quiet. The demand for hardwoods at New York is better, especially for the higher grades. Birch and maple are well held and plain quartered oak continues strong. At Boston, the hardwood market is steady with good signs of improvement. Hemlock at New York shows some improvement and stocks are beginning to be heavily shipped from mill points. Boards are strong and enquiries for early fall shipments are numerous. The shingle market at Boston is dull and weak, although one wholesaler reports good business on a well-known brand at $3.75 for extras and $3.50 for clears. Other brands are holding at 15 to 20c. higher, but are not finding much sale. Lath continues to improve both in demand and price selling at about $4.40 for 15£-inch and $4 for 1%-inch. United, States It would not be safe for any one to predict an approaching return of good times in the United States, but there are some decidedly en- couraging conditions to be noted on the surface at present. Improve- ment is noted in the iron and steel market, with buying on a more liberal plane than for some time, and prices are higher. The money market is showing a decidedly easier tone, although it is not likely that really cheap money will be available in the United States this fall. These conditions, together with the extensive good crops should bring about a revival of trade activity by the end of the present month or early in October, if we are to believe the conclusions of those who are watching the situation closely. A most encouraging feature is the fact that mercantile houses in the United States are now able to sell their paper with less difficulty than at any time during the last four months. . The lumber market is showing a slight indication of the improve- ment in general, but backwardness is still noticeable on the part of those who should be placing orders for future stocks. | Mixed car loads are moving steadily, to replenish broken stocks. Stocks in re- tailers’ and large consumers’ hands are not large, as a result of the quiet summer trade, the irregular prices, and the facility with which lumber could be secured on short notice during the summer which has just passed. Building activity has kept up fairly well during the past six weeks and reports from the larger cities now indicate that fall business is commencing on a satisfactory scale. The demand for northern pine is gradually obtaining its custom- ary autumn proportions. All grades are being held at steady prices and the quantity going into consumption is steadily increasing. Hem- lock stocks are moving slowiy, as a result of farmers being busy with their harvesting operations. The demand from the country districts is small. Concessions of from 50c. to $1.50 from the February 25th list are reported, which seems to be larger than necessary when one remembers that there is only about a 50 per cent. stock of hemlock. Hemlock in the east is more active. Buffalo trade conditions are steady. Hardwood manufacturers and dealers report a satisfactory de- mand in general and are pleased with the outlook for fall trade. In the north, an exceptionally heavy enquiry has developed for 1-inch No. 2 and No. 3 basswood. One-inch and one and a half-inch hard maple is moving steadily, while two-inch is not so active. Improve- ment is reported in birch. Ash of all sizes is in strong demand. Elm is moving freely, No. 3 being in very strong demand. Soft elm has not advanced in price, although rock elm has. Box factories and rail- roads continue to absorb large quantities of low grade material Great Britain Important progress has been made in Great Britain in chartering arrangements, which are expected to bring on a revival of the free- on-board market. Shippers were expecting to do a very fair trade at CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 49 View of Mills in Sarnia. Quality, Quantity, Service Look your stock over, and send us an order for what you need or wire for quotations. We always have large stocks of Norway and White == Pine Lumber = Also large timbers cut to Sap any length up to 60 feet, from Pine and B. C. eeetticirtors For Norway Silo Stock Cleveland-Sarnia Sawmills Co., Limited SARNIA, ONTARIO B. P. Bortz, Pres. F. H. Gorr, Vice-Pres. E. C. Barre, Gen. Mgr. W. A. Saurwern, Ass’t. Mgr. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER the old prices, during September, so long as charters were available at the old rates. Tonnage has been more plentiful of late and a ten- dency toward slightly easier figures is reported. Price variations are only slight. Shippers are reported to be well sold and no one ven- tures to deny that the market is quite firm. Consumption of lumber in Great Britain continues on a large scale, although one frequently hears prophesies of an end of the “boom.” ‘There is little actual in- dication of any re-action however. Arrivals of lumber at London have shown some decline during the last few weeks. The tone of the market however, continues good and merchants are readily sorting up their stocks and replacing them whenever they can obtain a reasonable rate. The chief reason for this is that the close of the shipping season is approaching when freights may be expected to advance. Deliveries at London docks for the week ending August 23rd amounted to 5,626 standards, as com- pared with 7,732 standards during the corresponding period of 1912. The end of the holiday season is counted upon at Liverpool to find all the great industries in full work. This is expected to make trade more active generally. Taking the market a!l round, there is a firm attitude, due in large measure to the stiff position of the freight market. Spruce deals at Liverpool are showing practically no change. Arrivals from Miramichi, Campbellton and other gulf ports are only in fulfillment of contracts made “to arrive” some time ago and there- fore show no price changes. Many of the large consumers of spruce deals in the inland districts are reported to be still holding off buying and laying in their stocks only “from hand to mouth,’ expecting that Ottawa Trade Expecting Improvement Ottawa, September 9; (Special to the Canada Lumberman).— Trade still continues to be rather dull here, but the prospects for brighter things in the near future are encouraging. Local lumber- men are expecting to benefit by the Central Canada Exhibition, now being held in Ottawa, as it is likely to bring many people to the city who are prospects for customers. The building permits issued dur- ing August of this year in Ottawa show a considerable decrease com- pared with the same month last year. In August, 1912, there were 40 permits issued with a value of $265,575. Last month the total was 40, with a value of $173,300. The estimated value of the build- ings for which permits have been issued this year is ha!f a million dollars ahead of the valuation for the same period last year; that is, for the first eight months. The total value of the permits this year is $3,249,580 against $2,738,925 for the eight months of last year. Within the past two weeks two fires have occurred at the plant of J. R. Booth, causing a total loss of $112,000. The larger of the two fires occurred yesterday afternoon, when the timber mill caught fire and by the time it was put out the mill and its valuable machin- ery were a mass of charred ruins. The building was erected and the machinery installed only three years ago. For a time it looked as if the fire would spread beyond the mill and wipe out the entire plant. The prompt work of the Ottawa fire brigade and the volunteer fire brigade at the plant prevented this. What caused the fire is a mystery. Curiously enough it was the fifth lumber fire within three weeks. The smaller of the two fires at J. R. Booth’s occurred at the sawdust conveyors last Monday and did $10,000 damage and caused the whole of the lumber mills to close down for a week. Three hundred men were thrown out of work tem- porarily by yesterday’s fire. In both cases the loss is fully covered by insurance. All the five fires mentioned above started from un- known causes and there is a fear entertained by some local lumber- men that an incendiary who has a grudge against them is at work. The loss to the lumbermen affected by the five fires in the last three weeks totals about $150,000. Chairman Drayton of the Railway Commission, is expected home from England at the end of the week and lumbermen in general are waiting with interest to learn the contents of the report he will sub- mit to the government respecting the ocean freight rates and their regulation. It is learned that the attitude of the British Government is wholly sympathetic to the proposal for establishing some kind of an international tribunal before which the Atlantic steamship com- panies will be expected to justify their rates. The matter of regulat- ing the rates is such a large one that in order to give proper effect to any thorough system of regulation the co-operation of the United States government may be necessary. It may be necessary to pass certain legislation even before the Dominion government can take any action. Mr. Drayton’s mission, however, will have a moral effect to the advantage of shippers. Market Correspondence the market will be easier later on. The possibility of any decline is now practically out of the question and these consumers may be ex- pected to come into the market from now on. The boom in trade conditions generally in Great Britain is reflected in an interesting manner by the tonnage reports on the Mersey. Tonnage engaged in carrying timber at Mersey ports including Manchester during 1912 is estimated as having amounted to 821,000 tons, an increase of 84,000 tons over 1911 and 52,000 tons over 1910. Reports from Manchester state that prices are firm all round and show signs of advance. Spruce deals are said to have reached bottom prices. Many are confidently expecting that they will ad- vance from 5s. to 7s. 6d. before Christmas. The Glasgow market for lumber continues unchanged, the volume of business being moderate, although enquiries have been quite en- couraging of late. Imports from Quebec during the present year have been very light. Pine goods arriving have been largely contract deliveries. Even the low grades, which usually are plentiful, have been scarce. It is believed that the average merchant is carrying very light stocks and that he and his fellows will be scrambling over one another before long, just as they did a year ago, to cover their re- quirements at the last moment. Last year this situation led to a very rapid improvement in prices. Merchants who are buying on a hand- to-mouth policy will probably find themselves out of stock before the end of the winter, as there will be very little stock consigned to Glas- gow before the end of the season. SPECIAL REPORTS ON CONDITIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD The town of Pembroke has taken a new lease of life and promises to become a city before very long. Nearly one hundred houses have been built within the past twelve months and about 100 are now in course of erection. A party of capitalists is conducting negotiations with the town council which, if successful, will result in the location of a new woodenware factory in the town. This will make the third new factory to locate in Pembroke during the last 12 months. The two others being the Pembroke Shook Mills and the Steel Equipment Company. The shook mills now employ 150 hands and are selling their boxes all over the country. A Better Demand at Quebec Quebec, Sept. 8th; (Special to the Canada Lumberman).—A steady business in wood goods is being carried on here and prices are well maintained, with a tendency to increase. There is a good demand for lumber, and the supply is not up to the demand. On the north shore of the lower St. Lawrence a large quantity of lum- ber is awaiting shipment, but there is great difficulty in procuring schooners and barges to carry it. * This difficulty is more likely to increase than diminish as the season advances, as carriers do not care to send their vessels down there in the fall. There are considerable quantities of square timber being ship- ped from here to the United Kingdom. This consists principally of waney white pine, and apparently first quality wood. Large shipments of deals, both pine and spruce, are going for- ward. Those from Quebec are going to Europe in steamers, while those for Buenos Ayres, Rio de Janeiro, etc., are taken in sailing vessels from ports on the north and south shores of the lower St. Lawrence. The shipment of pulpwood continues on a large scale, the num- ber of steam barges from Ontario and the United States, engaged in the business, comprising an extensive fleet. From this port. The shipment of wood from the Lake St. John district is heavy and steadily increasing. A considerable amount of this is shipped by canal boats to the United States. Some of the mills in the Saguenay district are converting the wood into pulp. This is principally shipped from Chicoutimi, al- though considerable is sent here by rail shipment to Europe. Improvement Noted at Montreal Montreal, September 10th; (Special to the Canada Lumberman). —Although trade is by no means as brisk as at this time last year, there is more passing than was the case recently. It is gradually picking up, and there are indications that, with the good harvest in the west, there will be a satisfactory fall trade, especially in com- mon grades. So far as the local demand is concerned, there is a fair request from dealers in the north and west ends of the city, but in CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DRY SPRUCE BOARDS WE have them and can ship promptly now, but cannot promise to do so later because the annual car shortage will be with us. @ We have the largest stock of dry Spruce boards in Canada. Our assortment is now complete, but with the volume of orders we are receiving we will be short of certain items before long. If you are going to need Spruce boards this Fall, order early and make sure of having them when you need them. @ When ordering get the best,—the Silk Finish kind,— from the most reliable source, from the people’ with the most up-to-date dressing mills, the most efficient service. John Fenderson & Co. Incorporated Sales Office Sat Sayabec, Que. Cedar Hall, Que. 27 Besse Place Salmon Lake, Que. St. Moise, Que. Springfield, Mass. Jacquet River, N. B. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF DRY SPRUCE IN CANADA g2 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND’ WOODWORKER the east there is very little business to speak of. Retail stocks are low, many dealers having had to reduce in consequence of the mone- tary situation. Prices however, keep firm. White pine lath is very scarce. It is being shipped up to the saw, and quotations are stitt, Hardwoods generally show little activity, but prices keep up. Judging by the permits, some heavy building is being carried on. For last month, the total was $2,318,6/2, an increase of $953,842 as compared with the corresponding month last year; while for the eight months of the year the total was $13,816, 622, a gain of $2,635,246 on 1912. There is an abundance of freight boats on offer for shipments to New York, but a considerable amount of lumber is being held back pending the settlement of the United States tariff question. Water conditions in the Province of Quebec are very low, and some mills have been closed down owing to the logs being hung up. J. J. McFadden and Company, East Templeton, P.Q., are through with their sawing for the season. Stocks of ground wood are being rapidly shipped out, two large mills with heavy accumulation having sold at poor prices in order to get rid of the stocks. has had the effect of making a very heavy call on Canadian ground wood, although there is no immediate prospect of any material change in values. cleaned up. There is a dull feeling in the sulphite market. Conditions in the United States have been against a full consumption of paper, the tariff being an important factor. As soon as this question is settled, it is probable that there will be a very big increase in the demand. Newsprint is rather weak, the heavy shipments of Canadian paper to the United States having reduced quotations. It is under- stood that some of the large companies will not sell newsprint under $43 per ton delivered. Stocks at the mills on the Welland Canal have been St. John Trade Quiet—Strike Still in Force St. John, N.B., September 8th; man).—There is nothing of importance to report from this section of the country. The lumber business is practically dead, and it looks very much, from present indications, as though the sawmills at St. John will remain idle during the rest of the year, unless the operatives return to work at the same rates as they were receiving when the mills closed. Very little lumber of any kind is being shipped from this port. A few small cargoes are being shipped through here from interior mills, but are made up of mixed schedules going to Sound ports and to Boston. . Very little if any is going to New York. The market there refuses as yet to buy unless at rates which mean a loss to the manufacturer. No lumber for the American market remains on the wharves here, it having been all shipped during August; some ten millions of long lumber and about five millions of lath being shipped. The interior mills are benefitting very much by the strike, as the factories here are forced to go outside for their supplies. Merchantable spruce boards are being sold in scow and cargo lots at $15 per M., where $13 predominated in the spring; refuse boards at $11; refuse scantling and deals $10, where the price received by country mills in the spring was not over $8. All the above prices are delivered at St. John. No stocks to amount to anything remain on yards at mills here. In fact the yards are really bare of stocks. Build- ing is being much hampered on this account as it is impossible to get many sizes at the interior mills, as they do not have the run of logs in lengths, etc., cut by city mills. In some cases the work has had to be put off until next year on this account. The English deal market remains firm. In fact, one manufac- turer in St. John who did not sell deals in the spring, is said to have received $17 per M. for his deals on his wharf. Of course, there are no stocks of English deals for sale here. Freights to England mar- kets are very firm and there is seemingly not enough tonnage to go around. As yet the winter rates for liner shipments have not been set. The New England market seems to have improved of late, and the base price now remains firm at $24.50, with an outlook for $25 in the near future. The New York market has not improved, al- though it cannot be said that it is any worse. It seems very hard to sell random at any price, while schedules or orders are being placed at from $24 to $27, according to sizes required. Laths have eased off to about $2.75. Messrs. Stetson Cutler Company have cleaned up practically all lumber at the different mil!s here, having had about ten to twelve millions of long lumber and five to six millions of lath when the mills ceased on account of the strike on June 14th. All this has since been shipped. The Outlook on the St. John Mr. Flavien Chouinard, of St. Pamphilte, Que., one of the leading lumber operators on the Upper St. John River, speaking of next sea- son’s operations on the headwaters of the St. John River recently said The continued low water in New York State’ (Special to the Canada Lumber- that nothing could be settled until definite action is taken regarding the millmen’s strike at St. John. Premier Flemming had about suc- ceeded in arranging a settlement of the strike at St. John,” he said “Ii the strike is settled and the mills start running without much more detay, there should be a fair-sized output of lumber on the St. John River this year. If the mills at St. John remain closed, the mill owners won’t want to cut any more logs than they have now.” Tonawanda Trade Still Quiet The Tonowandas, September 7th.—Business is still pretty much the same as two weeks ago. However, with vacations about over and the tariff bill about to be signed, the lumber market is expected to show a change for the better before another fortnight. “The con- ditions have been so unsteady all summer,” said a we!l-known whole- saler yesterday, “that the situation, so far as lumber is concerned, has been at times actually discouraging. The Tonawandas supply manu- facturers whose outlook is decidedly dependent on the tarift and they have been buying only what they needed to carry them along through the summer. The trade here will not become settled until Congress finishes its work which from latest reports from Washington will be soon.” This opinion would answer for nine out of ten local dealers. White pine shows what activity there is in the cheaper grades. The greatest difficulty is in meeting the demand for box lumber. Prices on the latter hold up strong and there is no sign of a reduction how- ever slight. The better grades of white pine have shown occasional life that promised well but collapsed before anything important de- veloped. One favorable feature at the Tonawandas is the arrival of large blocks of white pine and hemlock by boat from upper lake ports. The larger concerns are the heaviest receivers, which is taken as a strong indication of confidence in a not far distant revival in trade all along the line. Lumber shipments over the Erie canal from the Tonawandas for August show an increase of more than a million feet over the cor- responding month last year. July also showed a big increase, the month’s shipments being 2,000,000 feet more than in July, 1912. From now until navigation on the canal closes, shipments are expected to show a uniform increase more than sufficient to wipe out the 3,000,000 feet which 1913 shows below the total shipments for a corresponding period of last year up to September Ist. Since the opening of navi- gation this year 47,000,000 feet of lumber has been shipped from the ‘Tonawandas over the Erie canal. Mr. W. G.*Palmer, for years the Tonawandas’ largest manufac- turer of sash, doors and blinds and general wood working, will move to Rochester, N.Y. Five years ago Mr. Palmer established a branch yard and mill at Rochester and later another at Syraeuse, N.Y. Both enterprises have grown so rapidly that the owner finds it more ad- vantageous to reside at Rochester so that he can be nearer his Syra- cuse business. The fall car shortage is making itself felt to some extent locally but not so seriously as last year, at this time. Pacific Coast Products in the Eastern States Chase, Talbot & Company, New York, in their market letter under date of August 30th, say:—About two years ago, and fre- quently since, we have commented upon the possibilities of Pacific coast lumber products finding a market upon the Atlantic seaboard, after the opening of the Panama Canal. Within about a year, de- liveries through the canal will be an accomplished fact. Already, modest quantities of lumber and timber have come forward, not- withstanding the non-receptive condition of our market, and today there is in storage here about two million feet of Douglas fir timber, awaiting sale. This stock has rounded the Horn, or crossed the Is- thmus by rail, by either method of shipment, at a freight rate of from $4 to $5 per M. ft. in excess of the estimated through tonnage rate, after the opening of the canal. Large choice sizes of this timber can now be landed here at $28 to $30 per M. ft. and net the Pacific coast shipper. a figure about equal to that obtainable in other markets. Manufacturers of spruce and yellow pine timber will make their own deductions. Receipts for all classes of lumber continue light, but fully equal to the demand. In the skirmish for prices, the buyer continues to hold the advantage. The demand on the yards is limited, while their stocks are ample. Curtailed building operations are evidenced by the unmarketed supply of brick. It is estimated that there are now 750,- 000,000 brick available at the Hudson River sheds, while the output this year is far below that of any year since 1893. At New York docks there are now as many brick stored as is usual in the month of Novem- ber, when navigation on the Hudson River is drawing toward a close. In consequence of the light demand in 1913, the brick making season on the Hudson will be the shortest on record. 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The other senses are influenced largely through that of sight, and that which is pleasing to the eye affects in a large measure the impressions received through the faculties of the physical system. There is nothing extraordinary or particularly interesting in the foregoing theorem. It is presented merely as a preamble to the ob- servations made in the following description of things sightly and un- sightly that are to be seen in the retail lumber yards of the country. In going about among them one finds much that is inviting to the eye and, at times, certain ‘things that are repellant. A Model Yard One yard which may be used as an illustration of the high state of attractiveness to which an ®rdinary lumber yard may attain is own- ed and managed by a dealer in a suburb. It is a good-sized yard, em- ploying half a dozen hands and keeps three teams on the move most of the time. Like its owner; it has a businesslike appearance and is neat and tidy, and in-it there are lumber piles that command the respect of the observer. They have the appearance of “quality” lumber piles from which a customer would not hesitate to take a load without inspection. Everything in this yard is in perfect order. The sheds are clean looking and well battened, ane the various stocks in them are stowed away as trimly and precisely as matches in a box. Out in the yard the smaller piles are arranged in the most convenient positions, ac- cording to sizes and grades, and convenient to the office and gate are piles of moldings, in binders and sticks and topped by boxlike covers, that extend well down over the sides. The tops of some of the taller lumber piles are clamped down with wide boards laid crosswise and the projecting ends anchored with loops of rope around sticks inserted a foot or two below. Everything: is snug and shipshape in that yard and it is kept so, no matter how busy the men may be hauling in or loading out. Disreputable Lumber Piles In strong contrast to the model yard described in the foregoing is one that is doing business in another suburb. It is a dry-rot look- ing establishment to which the term “dump” may fitly be applied. The lumber has a forlorn, abused appearance and the piles are thrown together. Ends project threatening! y, like the overlong hatpins worn by the ladies, loose scraps of boards clutter the alleys, and the sheds have yawning cracks and a delapidated appearance generally. The lumber piles are thoroughly disreputable and the sheds and fences absolutely disgraceful. This yard is run by a man who thinks he knows how, but it would be safe to wager long odds that were he to visit the model yard de- scribed, and compare notes with the owner, he would return to his ramshackle outfit and start right in to double his business, which as- suredly he could do under a system of renovation and reform. A lumber yard is much like a store of any kind in that it partakes of the characteristics of the person who runs it. A junk shop will have some semblance of tidiness if its proprietor is endowed with a. sense of order. A grocery store invariably bears evidence of the man- ner of man that runs it. If he is the right man for the business the general appearance of his stock will proclaim it, but if he is not care- ful to keep his store clean and fresh looking his goods, though they be of the best, will go begging for buyers. The Virtue of Advertising It has often been said, and with much truth, that lumbermen are poor advertisers. Asa rule retailers are indifferent to the advantages obtainable through keeping before the people. A small sign over the office door or on the fence is in too many cases made to suffice for the purpose of acquainting the public with the man and his business. In a small town where everybody knows everybody there is not much to be gained by a dealer who has the whole field to himself, but a card in the country weekly may be the means of bringing him an occasional order that will repay him many times over for the small outlay. In the larger towns where there is competition advertising is one of the first essentials to success. An Example of Enterprise An instance which will illustrate the efficacy of prompt and effi- cient service by the retail dealer is related of a yard owner who made , The Value of Attractive Yards—The Salesman’s Methods and His Problems it a rule to have things “wrapped up” and ready to carry away. Was an energetic and active German, who kept constantly at it and He made it a point to know just what people wanted in his line. He was, as is characteristic of his race, economical and conservative, but the business instinct being well developed in him he believed in adver- tising and was constantly on the lookout for something new in the way of a “trade coaxer.” Being inventive, also, he contrived various devices for attracting the attention of the people. He was in a three- yard town and had to “look alive’.to get and hold his share of the trade, and, in the words of the city salesman, he was “Johnnie at the rat-hole.” There were signs on his office, signs on his sheds, signs on his wagons, signs along the roads, and a sign in the local newspaper— and that was a very good sign. He made a “noise” with his signs. Like the lady of the nursery tale—figuratively—he had “rings on his fingers and bells on his toes.” As a result of this dealer’s enterprise the trade came to him strong. He made his competitors scramble for a place in line. They took to making signs and dusting around for business. The town paper rejoiced in the spirited competition that sprang up between the three yards and dug up all kinds of display type, some of which was “fearful and wonderful to behold.” When the building season set in the out-of-town buyers were waylaid on the road to market, and many of them bought lumber for which they had no immediate use, and had not thought of buying, for the reason that they could not evade the omnipresent reminders of the various uses to which good lumber could be put. One of the devices that gave the resourceful German dealer a_ “hunch” on the other fellows was a bin or stall system for his steady customers among the carpenters and jobbers. He took orders by ‘phone for odd stuff, such as mouldings, strips, thresholds, frames, battens, etc., and had them bundled and ready for the customer in the compartment assigned to him in a shed at the yard gate. This was a great convenience, for the carpenter could drive up with his road wagon, hop out and pick up his order without waiting for a yard man to do it for him. Such customers, of course, ran accounts and were billed by mail. In the course of time—and a very short time—the German dealer had the whip-hand of his competitors in the trade, but they were forc- ed to admit that he did it on the square. He did not slash prices nor resort to unfair methods; he was a “live wire” every minute of the time, and by unflagging effort and fair dealing built up a business that put him in class A among retail lumber dealers. What a Young Salesman Should Know Many a retail lumber dealer, after he has given an order to the traveller from a wholesale house, wonders just why he gave it to that particular traveller rather than to one of the numerous others who call upon him. It may not occur to him that the traveller is prac- tising upon him all the arts of salesmanship that he has learned dur- ing his business experience. He is not likely to consider the travel- ler’s part in the conversation which led up to the order, as being any- thing but an ordinary exchange of question and answer. Yet the traveller, who knows his business, is as conversant with the varieties of human nature, on its business side, as he is with the varieties of his lumber stocks. To show the retailer how a salesman looks upon this matter we reproduce an excellent article written by Mr. Harry Lewis, in a competition held by The American Lumberman. Mr. Lewis secured first prize for his article entitled “The Young Sales- man; What He Should Know and Avoid.” © The article is as fol- lows :— A young salesman should thoroughly know the line which he intends to sell and believe in its merits, that his talk may command the necessary attention and respect of prospective customers. Among the many other things that a young salesman should know are the values of honesty, tact, good appearance, and hard work. The first, honesty, is appreciated by everyone and is absolutely es- sential to successful salesmanship. Get your trade to have implicit faith in you and you have made a long stride toward gaining its favors. A young salesman should exercise tact at all times. When ap- proaching a customer be sure that you are not taking his attention from some other person, either salesman or his trade, as no one likes a “butt-in.” When talking values be sure there is no one about who may overhear something that it is not intended for him to know. | Consider carefully your claim upon the customer’s time. If he is CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 Two Roll Wet Machine “ Extra Heavy Design ” Every Pulp;Mill Owner Should Investigate Economy of Stock. Economy of Labor. Economy of Power. Economy of Space. 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Limited Sherbrooke - Montreal - St. Catharines - Cobalt - South Porcupine - Vancouver - Rossland Works: Sherbrooke, Que., St. Catharines, Ont. 56 CANADA LUMBERMAN a busy man make your visit to the point, on a business basis, and if there is much visiting to be done do it at the luncheon table or after working hours, if possible, as in this manner the busy man will not dislike to see you call, even though not in the market for your goods. However, when you are entertaining a customer away from his place of business do not talk shop unless he starts it, as this robs entertain- ing of its value by making the customer think of the commercial rather than the social side of the meeting. Talk shop in his buying place. On the other hand, there are customers who may be entirely at leisure when you call and who would welcome a friendly visit before getting into shop talk. With these, spend all the time that you feel their business may justify, as with them it is as much an error to be brief and to the point as it is to the contrary with the busy man. In all instances be careful not to bore a customer by being over- insistent upon selling. Of course, there are some customers who seem to demand considerable persuasion, which should be given them, but even they arrive at a point where to continue means incurring their displeasure. There are buyers whose “No” is exactly “No!” and it is well to understand them the first time. With the customer who is quick to say, “I am not in the market,” do not ask him if he is in the market. You thereby give him no chance to “put you out of commission” at once. Rather, tell him briefly of some of your bar- gains or suggest something that he would likely be interested in. If you do not strike it and he is yet in the market for something you have not enumerated, he will very likely tell you. Many times one of this kind is not exactly in the market, yet will buy a special, but if you give him the chance to say he is not in the market the chances are that you are through for that visit. The Psychology of Selling Know the seasons in which buying of different items is prevalent or advantageous to trade. Also, have the best “buys” at your com- mand, that you may call the customer’s attention to them without hesitation. Know your customer’s inclinations, both in business and pleasure. If he has any special hobby, which we a!l have, get on and ride; it will inspire good fellowship. Get acquainted with your customer’s employees; for instance, the yard man in the retail lumberyard. He can do you a world of good or harm. Inasmuch as the yard man is constantly near his em- ployer and is depended upon in many instances to make-reports of stock received or stock wanted, he is in ‘position to influence his em- ployer to think favorably or otherwise of your goods and you. These yard men are very often fine fellows who are making their start in the lumber business and I have known many of them develop into buyers or proprietors of lumberyards. When this occurs you will be especi- ally glad to have cultivated their friendship and good will. Besides, you will learn many things about the lumber business from these yard men who brush up against the actual user of lumber that will be of material benefit to you. Anyway, it pays to be a good fellow with people in general. Avoid criticism of a customer’s purchase from a competitor. Tor one reason, it is almost an insult to his inte!ligence, and another is he is likely to think that you are simply “knocking.” There are ways to make comparisons of values much more effective than criticism. You can lead a customer to where he can see his mistake, rather than by telling him about it. Besides, who wants to be told of his mistakes ? Study Your Customer A young salesman should know the manner in which his cus- tomer’s business is transacted. If you are calling on a retail lumber dealer, make a study of the retail lumber business. Acquire all the knowledge possible pertaining to it, that you may be in a position to give information to your trade. It is easy to give information to a customer in such a manner that he may adopt some of the ideas for his own, and he will remember where those ideas came from. In making suggestions, it is only nécessary to tell of some very success- ful dealer employing such ideas. Tell it in an offhand way ; if it ap- peals to your customer he will remember and perhaps take advan- tage. Every time you help your customer you help yourself. A young salesman should know that competitors in the same town are entitled to the same prices for the same kind of a purchase. If there is one thing that will make a customer sore forever and a day it is to learn that you have sold his competitor the same thing at a lower price than you have given him. This situation or difference in prices may arise in securing an order on a competitive basis, after having soid the first customer at your regular legitimate prices. For instance: A firm instructs you to sell at a certain price, with the privi- lege of shading the price a trifle when absolutely necessary to secure an order—a take-or-leave-it proposition. Such leeway is some times given a salesman on account of the firm wishing to move a certain item and not wanting to pass up an order for it on account of a com- petitor’s lower price. This should be the only time when a difference in prices to two dealers in the same town, and on the same article, could arise. Good appearance consists not only of nice attire, but manners, AND WOODWORKER ; language, courtesy, and cheerfulness. A young salesman should see that his clothes from hat to shoes are such as would be expected of a prosperous business man. Clothes enter largely into first impres- sions, and lend a certain amount of confidence to the wearer. Look successful; ‘‘success breeds success.” Have confidence in your know- ledge and ability, as it is very likely that you know more about your own line than the buyer, for while your study and time may be devoted to your line of business, the buyer may have several other lines that he is compelled to give equal attention. For good manners’ sake do not go into an office for the first time smoking. It may be offensive to the dealer or his employees. Many business men smoke but do not smoke in their offices. When you learn that a buyer makes a practice of smoking in his place of busi- ness a visit over good cigars is a. good proposition, but be sure the cigars you offer are good ones. He is liable to judge you by the cigars you smoke. I have seen a salesman go into a customer’s office with a cigarette in his mouth. A cigarette is a red flag to some men, even though they have used tobacco all their lives. A great many men have a healthy contempt for a cigarette, so avoid smoking them when soliciting business. . ‘Command of English an Essential Good language should be used by all salesmen. It is a sign of good breeding and intelligence. Avoid swearing. A framed saying I saw in a big line-yard man’s office read: “Please do not use profane language, not that we give a damn but it sounds like hell to others.” I have known where young salesmen have failed to make good with certain dealers on account of swearing in the dealer’s presence. If you have to swear, do it in the woods, or your room. Be cheerful; it is contagious. If you feel good and radiate good cheer it is a pleasure to have you call. If you feel “off” or grouchy your customer is likely to catch your mood and then your chances for making good with him are considerably lessened. I know a very successful employer of salesmen who instructs them that when they do not feel right to stay in their hotel until they get in trim, believing that a day spent in idleness is preferable to calling on trade when they | can not appear to advantage. ; Hard work is something of which the salesman can not afford to be afraid. A salesman may have all the necessary ability and require- ments and yet fail by not working. Orders do not ordinarily come to salesmen; they have to go after them. Be on the job and work ‘consistently. Do not be content with having done a good week’s business in a day or two, but get just as much more than the firm re- quires. The salesman who is looking for the end of the week and his salary check is very likely to miss valuable orders. Do not be afraid of doing more than the required amount of work, as firms like workers. A firm will very often overlook a poor showing in volume of sales from a young salesman when it knows he is working hard to get the business, as it believes that a worker is bound to make good eventu- ally. Spare Time Advantages Often salesmen have time on their hands between trains, and right here is where many salesmen lose by not taking advantage of this time in writing to their trade and soliciting business, using the long-distance telephone to talk with some nearby dealer on whom you will not call for some time. This time “waiting for trains” can be advantageously employed. Postage stamps and telephone tolls are small expenses when figured against the sales they will influence. When a salesman gets into a small town and finds that the buyer is out of the city, and that there is no train for several hours, drive to some nearby town if possible to make up for having missed the other man. Livery bills are much cheaper than your time and are accept- able to the firm. They mean more orders, and show the firm that you have the work habit. I have seen salesmen lying around hotel lobbies saying, “I got ahead of my route and am going to kill a little time.” Such fellows are at the same time killing their chances of success. These fellows could just as well make some additional towns to those on their route and secure just so much more business. Before start- ing out on a trip it is a good idea to send out advance cards to your trade, stating the time, within two days, that you will call on them. Try to follow these cards as closely as possible, as you will find that many orders are saved for you. In event that you find it impossible to make your visit according to the advance card, ‘phone or write the buyer informing him of the fact. Failure to notify buyers that you will be unable to call means that they will not put any dependence in your cards and will not save orders for you. Time spent in writing to your trade is profitable. A buyer may . be ready to place an order by mail, and your letter may be the means of influencing his order to you or your firm, especially if he thinks he is helping you personally. Buyers are good fellows and are kindly disposed toward the salesman who is trying to make good. Your letter makes the impression that you are a “live one” and after busi- ness and that you think of them in this connection. Do not waste your time, but work. You can cultivate the work habit until work develops into pleasure and success. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER , MPHIBIA WATERPROOF Leather Belting is well and care- fully made from the centers of select- ed hides for exactly the conditions met with in wood working plants—from saw mill to the last machine the wood touches. It Costs less per day of Service By which we mean you get more real solid belt value from “AMPHIBIA” per dollar invested irrespective of any “first cost per foot length.” He’s a wise man who realizes that true belt value lies in its cost per day of service. Caller Lara Tanners cil BG alee r Over 36 Years Makers of the Best Leather Belts MONTREAL TORONTO _ ST. JOHN, N.B. vas op) atl 511 William St. 38 Wellington St. EK. 89 Prince William St. 244 Pr s 7 Columbia Ay g@- To insure satisfaction—State where belt j is re run a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER OPPORTUNITIES Great Opportunities for Lumber and Shingle Mills in British Columbia Well located choice timber at $2 per M feet. Rough lumber sells at $30 to $40 per M feet. Shingles $6 to $8 per M. Sold as fast as it comes from the saw. Timber within one to four miles of railroad. Demand constantly in- creasing by reason of great immigration and enormous railroad building. For full particulars, stating the amount you are prepared to invest, address : A. C. Frost Company Corn Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO LATH Campbell - MacLaurin Lumber Co. Limited Board of Trade Building, MONTREAL 2 Spruce Are of pa Buyers | Hemlock Boards, Sizes, Lath and Shingles. We buy F.O.B. Car or Cargo or sell on commission. The Woodstock Lumber Co. 131 State Street, Boston, Mass. EDGINGS Ontario The mill belonging to Mr. John Glass at Church Bay, near Bracebridge, Ont., was recently destroyed by fire, together with the contents and 150,000 feet of lumber. The Abitibi Pulp and Paper Company, Iroquois Falls, Ont., are reported to have decided definitely in favor of erecting a plant for the manufacture of paper, as well as a pulp plant. The estate of Jas. Davidson, Ottawa, Ont., will cut 15,000,000 feet of lum- ber this year, 3,000,000 feet more than last. Other Ottawa firms have announc- ed their intention fo cutting more heavily during 1914. Work has been started on the erection of a planing mill by O. C. Teal, at Bridgeburg, Ont. The building will cost $12,000. The former mill, with a stock of lumber, was destroyed by fire several weeks ago. The planing and lumber mill owned by Levi M. Bowman at Berlin, Ont., was totally destroyed by fire early on September 3rd. A large quantity of lumber was saved. The cause of the blaze is unknown. The loss will be $4,000. The Kensington Furniture Company plant at Goderich, Ont., was re- cently destroyed by fire. The loss was about $40,000, mostly covered by in- surance. The cause of the fire is supposed to have been spontaneous com- bustion in the finishing room. The planing and lumber mills of Levi M. Bowman, near Heidelberg, eight miles north of Berlin, Ont., were burned to the ground on September 3rd. The large piles of lumber were saved. The loss is estimated at $4,000, partly insured. Mr. Bowman will rebuild immediately. e The Petawawa Lumber Company, Pembroke, Ont., expects to take out 7,000,000 feet of lumber in the season of 1913-14. The logs will be cut in two camps in the Brule Lake section, driven from the head waters of the Petawawa to the Ottawa river towed to Pembroke, and sawed in the mills there. The néw news print mill of the Minnesota and Ontario Power Compaty at Fort Frances, Ontario, is nearing completion and will be in operation in the near future. There are two machines, each with a width of 186 inches. The operation of the plant will be a great benefit to the Fort Frances district, affording the farmers and settlers a ready market for their pulp wood. - The Ontario Department of Lands, Forests and Mines, has sent Mr. G. W. Bennett, Superintendent of Colonization Roads, into the Larder Lake and Porcupine districts to look into a proposal for clearing the log jams on the Driftwood and Montjoy rivers. The Department intends to make these rivers navigable in view of the establishment of pulp mills at Iroquois Falls. The timber mill belonging to J. R. Booth at Ottawa, which was rebuilt three years ago, was destroyed by fire on September 7th, the loss amounting to $100,000. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The mill contained a splendid equipment of new machinery. No other buildings in the large plant were damaged. The fire has thrown 300 men out of employment. The mill will be rebuilt at once and will be of concrete and fireproof construction. Two tenders were received by the Ontario Department of Lands, Forests and Mines for the burned timber in the township of Gooderham, along the line of the T. and N. O. Railway. The larger tender, which was accepted, was put in by the Pembroke Lumber Co. at $14.40 per 1,000 feet, and $2.00 per 1,000 stumpage dues. The other bid of $8.26 per 1,000 feet was submitted by the J. J. McFadden Co. of Renfrew. The burned area off which the timber is to be taken covers 15 34 square miles. The Board of United States General Appraisers at New York has de- cided in favor of admitting free of duty into the United States mechanically ground wood pulp and printing paper manufactured by the Spanish River Pulp and Paper Company from Crown land wood. This decision is the out- come of an agreement between the company and the Ontario government, under which the government removes the export restrictions, in return for a . promise from the company to turn out 50,000 tons of pulp and paper per annum. The decision is an important one, as a number of other Canadian companies in Quebec and British Columbia are in a similar position. The Ontario Paper Company has commenced manufacturing at its new plant at Thorold, Ont. When the machines were tested out they were found to be in excellent condition. The capacity of the plant is 50 tons of news print per 24-hour day, all of which has been contracted for to the Chicago Tribune. The plant is one of the most modern in existence, the equipment including two Bagley Sewall machines making sheets 205 inches, deckel edge. Twenty of the latest type grinders have been installed. All the machines are run by individual motors, the power being obtained from the Ontario Power Company, at Niagara Falls. The company obtains power at the cheap rate of $9 per h.p. for continuous service. Eastern Canada . The new plant of the Howard Smith Paper Company at Beauharnois, P.Q.. is now in full operation. The cooperage plant of Mr. F. X. Paxton, Montreal, has been destroyed by fire. The building was a very old one, and was burned out, the stock and machinery being also ruined by fire and water. Carriere and Frere, Cie, Ltd., 31 Laurier Ave. East, Montreal, are con- sidering plans for the erection of a sash and door factory. They are now looking for a site and intend to erect a complete plant. The sash and door factory belonging to La Cie, Manufacturiere de Jon- quieres, was recently destroyed by fire. The loss amounted to $20,000, on which there was insurance of $4,000. The company will rebuild and will be in the market for machinery. The firm of Graddon and Owens, lumber merchants, Montreal, has been. dissolved, and re-constituted consequent on Mr. James Buchanan being ad- ~~ CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 59 mitted a partner. The firm now consists of Mr. Buchanan, Mr. C. B. Grad-~ don, and Mr. W. T. Owens. A small lumber yard belonging to R. Macfarlane and Company, Lim- ited, sash and door manufacturers, Montreal, was recently damaged by a fire which started in the Canadian Sheet Metal Company’s premises. Lumber to the value of $5,000 was destroyed. The Saguenay Mills, Limited, 223 St. Ambroise street, Montreal, P.Q., have started work upon extensive alterations to their excelsior and box fac- tory. Premises have been purchased near the present buildings which are being altered. The work will cost about $6,000. Another fire occurred recently at the sash, door and carriage factory of F. Tremblay & Co., Montreal. On August 15th property to the value of $25,000 was destroyed, and the second fire caused a loss of $5,000. The dem- age, in the second instance, was confined to the first floor. La Compagnie Ouellette Beaulieu Limited, Montreal, Que., has been in- corporated with capital stock of $45,000 to carry on a general lumber busi- ness. Among those interested are Joseph H. Ouellette, of Longueuil, and Frederic Beaulieu, Montreal. The head office will be at Longueuil. Luther B. Smith, whose mill at Blissville, Sunbury County, N.B., was des- troyed by fire some time ago, will probably erect a mill at Gagetown, N.B. His intention is to erect a band saw mill with rotary equipment as well, also a shingle plant and planing mill. The capacity of the mill will probably be about 50,000 feet per day. Mr. Smith owns timber limits on the Nerepis. John Kennedy, of Montreal, the well-known authority on water powers and river levels, recently visited Kenora, Ont., to study the water power deve- lopment there. It is understood that he has been acting for J. T. Jaeger and B. Nichols, Jr., of International Falls, in connection with the proposed estab- lishment of a pulp mill at Kenora by the Backus interests, of Minneapolis, who have an option on the power site. The Pokiok Land and Water Company, Limited, Dumfries, N.B., are ap- plying for incorporation, with capital stock of $99,000. Those interested in the company are Dr. and Mrs. Alexander, C. Hagarthy and H. B. Moore, of Ellsworth, Me., Dr. R. E. Hagarthy of Sedgewick, Me., and A. R. Ship, M. L. A., and R. B. Hanson of Fredericton, N.B. Several years ago the Hagarthys bought the property of Gilman Bros. and Burden, including their mill at Pokiok. Since then they have purchased other holdings and now own about 18,000 acres in York County. Mr. H. B. Moore is manager of the company. The Victoria Mills recently acquired by Fraser, Limited, Fredericton, ‘N.B., which were remodelled during the past summer have now been put into operation. The plant has been converted into a bandsaw mill and is one of the most up-to-date lumber mills in eastern Canada. A planing mill and shin- gle mill are also being completed. When these are also working the plant will employ about 100 men. The remodelled mills will have a capacity of about 80,000 feet of long lumber per day. It is proposed to manufacture about 6,000,000 feet of lumber this season. The plant will be in operation until very late in the fall, and part of it may be running nearly all winter. Mr. W. J. Glenn is manager of the Victoria Mills for Fraser, Limited. The Smith Lumber Company, Woodstock, N.B., of which Mr. W. M. Smith is the proprietor, have rebuilt their mill which was destroyed by fire on April 26th. The new mill commenced running about the first of Septem- ber. The plant is one of the most modern in the province and gives employ- ment to about thirty men. The mill is 120 x 32 feet, with a lean-to of 40 x 12 feet and boiler house 22 x 36 feet. Power is obtained from a 100 h.p. engine made by the Robb Engineering Company of Amherst, N.S. The machinery includes a gun-shot rotary, gang edger, single machine, lath machine, sur- face planer, and barrel heading machine. The rotary was furnished by the Madison Williams Company, Lindsay, Ont., and is of the Lane pattern. The same company furnished the barrel heading machine. The edger was manu- factured by the American Sawmill Machinery Company, being purchased through its Canadian agents, the Canadian Fairbanks-Morse Company. The shingle and lath machines were furnished by Connell Bros., Ltd., Woodstock, N.B. The mill has a capacity of between 30,000 and 35,000 feet per day of long lumber, 13,000 shingles and 20,000 lath. The barrel heads are made wee hee which would otherwise be wasted, and which formerly was used or fuel. Western Canada The Reliance Sash & Door Company’s interests have been absorbed by the Imperial Timber & Trading Company of Vancouver. The new board com- prises: President, E. L. Kinman; vice-president, T. Frank Paterson; general he i R. B. McKamey; treasurer, George P. Challenger; secretary, H. G. oss. A despatch from Grand Forks, B.C., says that lumbermen in the Bound- ary district anticipate a heavy demand for building material in the near future in view of the exceptionally promising crop situation. Among the projected undertakings is one for the erection of a pulp mill as soon as the necessary financial arrangements can be completed, The Dominion Development, Limited, has been incorporated in British Columbia, with head office for the province at Victoria, B.C., and general head office in London, England. G. H., Williams, Victoria, B.C., is attorney for the company. The capital stock of the company is £50,000. The objects include the carrying on of business as timber merchants, lumbermen, saw- mill proprietors, etc. The Armstrong-Kerr Company, Limited, has been incorporated with head office at Vancouver, B.C., and capita! stock of $50,000, to take over from W. Armstrong, Norman Kerr and others a _ contract for supplying sawdust briquetting machinery to the British Columbia Mills, Timber & Trading Company and to acquire agencies of all descriptions from Messrs. Armstrong and Kerr. Among the powers included in the incorporation are those of car- rying on business as sawmill owners, timber and lumber merchants, etc. James F. Garvin, 198 Hastings street, Vancouver, B.C., on behalf of the receiver appointed by the trustee of the debenture holders of the Western Paper Mills, Limited, gives notice that tenders will be received up to and in- cluding the fifteenth day of October, 1913, for the purchase of the said com- pany’s premises, plant and undertaking, consisting of a fully equipped paper mill in running order. The mill has been in operation fourteen months, making board sheathing and wrapping papers, and has an eighty-four inch four cylinder machine. : - SPRUCE LUMB 1x4/5 The Right Stock for You 2x4 1x6 IT 2x6 1x7 WILL 2x8 1x8 PAY 2x10 1x9 YOU 2 12 1x10 TO 2x 5/7/9/11 1x12 Have Our Description and 1” Sound 1” Cull Prices Before You Buy Waney Write us Read Bros., Lid. Lumber and Lath 43 Victoria Street Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Toronto, Ont. Pine Red and White Spruce Lumber and Timber Write for our Stock List. We always have on hand a good supply of the above line — fine well seasoned stock. Thos. Mackarell & Co. Montreal Ottawa 6o : CANADA LUMBERMAN- AND WOODWORKER New Style No. 10 Improved Conveyor Cleat Henry Disston & Sons Limited Toronto and Vancouver Distributing Agents POT oe mee nae in Sl ee Manufactured by (C. T. PATTERSON CO. NEW ORLEANS, LA., U.S.A. Special travelling representative for Canada M. T. CONNELL ZIMMERMAN Patent Wheel Guard and Track Cleaner The only device invented that insures a clean track, smooth running carriage, hence BETTER RUNNING SAWS and MORE EVEN LUM- BER. No possible interference with off-set of bandmill carriage. No trouble to put on. No re- pairs to follow. Made for both Flat and V Track. Sent on trial. Now in use by 2500 of the best Saw Mills in the United States and Canada. Owned and Manufactured Exclusively by — C. T. PATTERSON CO., LIMITED NEW ORLEANS, La., U.S.A. Special Travelling Representative for Canada M. T. CONNELL Henry Disston & Sons, Limited, Toronto and Vancouver Distributing Agents CANADA LUMBERMAN President and General Manager Assistant General Manager D. C. CAMERON, Winnipeg WM. ROBERTSON, Vancouver Secretary-Treasurer, WILSON BELL, Winnipeg The Rat Portage Lumber Co. Ltd. Manufacturers of: Fir, Cedar and Spruce LUMBER Cedar Shingles, Fir and Cedar Lath Car Sills and Sheathing, Cedar Siding Large and Long Timbers for heavy construction work Vancouver, B.C., and Harrison River, B.C. AND WOODWORKER Veneer Machinery HE “MERIT” LINE of Veneer Cutting, Dimen- sioning and Drying Mach- inery is designed first, for ven- eer mills cutting high grade furniture and commercial veneer from expensive timber, and sec- ond, for basket, crate, box and barrel factories using cheaper veneer cut from the less expen- sive woods. Merit Veneer Lathe In addition to Lathes, Clippers, and Driers, the line includes Knife Grinders, Log Hoists and Trolleys, a set of Crate Head Machinery, a set of Barrel and Basket Hoop Machinery, Basket and Hamper Bottom Round- ers, Nailing Forms, etc. Guat Hooks, Boom Chains, Timber Dogs It is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. Let us figure on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shackles, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log Stamping, Hammers, etc. Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of tke lum- berman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the lowest price. Write us for particulars and prices ARGALL BROTHERS Three Rivers, Quebec ATKINS STERLING SAWS Made in Canada Band, Circular, Cross Cut A Perfect Saw for Every Purpose FE. C. ATKINS & CO., srertiné ‘saws Factory, HAMILTON, ONT. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell Street 62 ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Elgie Jarvis Lumber Co. .. 14 Larkin Company, C. A. .. . 14 Q Abbot Company, D. S. 81 Ellicott Company, A. M. .. 53 Lawson, Welch & Co... .. .. .. 47 Quebec & St. Maurice Industrial American Engine & Boiler W es, 69 F Leak & Company .. 14 Companyen. =. : 24 Anderson Coy GG. 10 Fassett Lumber Co., Ltd... .. .. 20 Leonard & Sons, E. .. 67 Quincy Adams Lumber Co. aon Clg 8 Argall Bros. .. Be 61 Farnworth & Jardine .. 11 Long Lumber Company .. 12 R Atkins Company, E. C. .. 61 Fesserton Timber Co. .. 14 Long Mfg. Co., E. BD Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd... 61 Atlantic Lumber Co. .. 19°" Paya& ¢Meane Goma) aN 68 Lumber Insurers tsa ney ES Read Bros. .. .. Depa acre 2 Auger & Son .. .. 10 Federal Engineering & Supplies. 62 Lumsden, John .. A ee ay 2 Oo, F = nonbicaa Fenderson & Co., Inc, John .. . 51 Luther, B.G. .. 67 Ce eee Coy Ltd bey. Baldwin Locomotive Works .. .. 79 Fraser Bryson Lum. Co., Ltd. .. 6 M me meee ate oe cn . a we en é 5 cee iver Ouelle Pulp aper Co. Bente Juma ety Som any ; 26 ee rae ee a UG IMtayelleaiesil i Co., Thos. eh 59. \ -Rowerdilé Co.- Samuel Cau eae Bartram Brothers, Limited .. 7 leirostt, “As Css 53" iage Acca wWisake 15 Batts, Limited .. 84 =: S = eee cess a G Mahony, A. .. o4 15 -Sadlers& Haworth |. -.6 eae. eee Berlin Machine Works 77 Gartshore, John J. pe 10 Main Belting Company ipo Ca hia) Ss ae 10 Beck Mfg. Co., C aoe 24 Georgian Bay Shook Mills @ > Maritime Foundry & Machine eb ae ee 8 OS Sie a Bradley Lumber (COs; Heures 19 Georgian Bay Lumber Co Ltd 6 Works .. .. ae pera) ee Jas 0 ele ar ner orcad iS a os : Martin Barriss Compan De wen 73 eeldonsy Ieimitied | hea. 2 ae OB Brennen & Sons, M. .. 5 Gerlach Peter .. 81 of a a : : ¢ Mason, Gordon & Co... .. .. .._ 13 Sherbrooke Machinery Co. -2 a. 55 Breeze, Denison & Co. .. 63 Gillespie James 10 uv Bromley, William ee te 7 Gillies Brae: rede. 6 McClure, Geo. iL, See aice Cuca. pane ee 11 Shimer & Sons, Samuel J. Dick 0 65 5 ae aan A : McGibbon Lumber Co. 99 Shurly- Dietrich Company .... . Butterworth & Lowe .. 69 iGoodhners: Coy) bares 63 : Cosine ee oR iI C ; MeKinnon Chains Co... 4 2. 4. 1 Sienren Bros sietd: Sree . 10 C C ae Li cane Mages uae a . Mclaren Belting Co.,J. C. .. 84 Simonds Canada Sag Co., ras lees Caflisch Bros. +: 19 anada, Limited .. : 25 5 y S T Wea clit GoMod i Gordon & Co., Geo... .. ...... 3 McLennan Lumber Co., Ltd. 12 ube Tiles Aleve Oo.) Nene Cameron Lumber Companre we 22 D : Sawn 8 dre & Mace C a oh (Sa deca ul ean OC EGE a 41 Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. 78 Smith Foundry achine Co... 81 Campbell-MacLaurin Lum. Co. . 58 2 PAS 5 : Smith & T a : 4 x Garten Quinine me op i Mienitt Mite Cos me 2c ceis-o2 ie a Glee o nue Tyrer .. .. (oes ee Canada Wood Specialty Co. Ltd. 10 s . c § ; e fe aire Co. B 2 «Miller & Co. Al 229). ee oe, oe i om BE ompany: ake H. <2) heme Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. 80g Sg Se Oe ee -. 23 walle Beattenie C iL Saonmbaliyy. 8 17 Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd. .. 1 Grand Rapids Veneer Works ine ee Tada Wa ee 13 Sapadon C € lee. Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co. . Grier & Company, 1G. Al. 12 2) 20) Se oe ee CAN ee Bee Gita Perch & Rubber Mic. © Montreal Lumber €o. .. .. .. ., 10>. Speats & Wander) 2) ogee Can. Linderman Company .. .. 2M! eee ine! SSWIDIDE I §- UO. ... Rice Gi iinns Offic Sa eee - Meaford Lumber Co. .. -... .. “10 Spencer, ©. 0A5 7 3 ture Company .. 3 . 47% Haeberle Lumber Co... .. 10 Auris [eorsctuortne Vrs) Lil 4.0 es vee ee ae x Can. Western Lumber (Cas : Telfalli es Atlan se ete eis eas aie ee Morgan Machine Co. .. 05 upenion Matti oe Gant coemip =... 22 5 fee ht) seltanialtonieGow letde eNotes 76 Morse Lumber Co., Fred s. ee T Carborundum Company .. 69 Hardinge Bros. A Bic 3) Morton Dry Kiln Co, .i0. 2-7, Tegge Lumber Co. . pee : Mowry & Sons... .. .. .. .. Thurston-Flavelle Lumber Co. Carss Mackinaw Company 22 Hanchett Swage Works ..... 68. IM ii ea Timberland Lumber Co.... ..-. 13 Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. 12 Ielayy, Ieee 6, Dyanna Miuinis ome MEE AIcs CACO: AA Timms, Phillips & Co... .. .. .. 16 Christy-Moir Company .. .. .. 10 Heaps & Co., Ltd., oe Fie. 53 Les ” _Tudhope-Anderson & Knox ... . 76 Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co: 49 Heisler Locomotive Works .. 79 National Elevator Co. 72 Turner Lumber Company .. .... 18 Climax Mfg. Co. 79 Heyser Lumber Company .. 19 Newman, John .. sie Ag GA ae teal mA ; U Cling Surface Company .. 72 Hobart & Company .. Dis) NicholSoniiile Gomer) eee ee 1 Union Stock Yards .. .. -. .. .. 78 E Union Lumber Company .. .. .. 9 Clyde Iron Works .. 75 Hocken Lumber Company 5 fe) “ ohli g B) pees \ ; Se ae a 1, Homme eee -- 18 Oliver Lumber Co. . 14 Victoria Harbor Lumber Co .. 6 Colonial Lumber Co. .. A Mnlowyie Wietall Comnoainy 65 co os on SE Ormsby, A. B. .. 67 Grtlere ID. Gr ae ok 69 Hurdman Lumber Co., Ltd... .. 12 vy uher B S ME & Pp Walters & Sons, H. 84 uther Bros. Saw & CoO, line, 7 Palmer Medical Co... .. .. 24 Waterous Engine Works Con Ltd. 83 Dalhousie Lumber Co. .. iy I ; Patry Sound Lumber Co., wean 15 Watson & 2060 ee oN Dirons@ruciples ConeoOss se) a 79 Imperial Timber & Trading Co. 16 Partington Pulp & Paper Co., Ed. 17 Webster & Bro. Ltd in = 4h Defiance Machine Works .. 91 ‘Inglis Company, John Patent Selling & Mfg. Agency. 73 West & Peachy .. .. oe eS Disston & Sons, Henry .. aril Patterson Company, C. T... .. . 60 White Company, W. Hae Dominion Timber Regulations .. 64 Jenckes Machine Co., Ltd. 55 Payette & Company, P. .. cota Wickes Bros. .. .. rece e116 Williams Lumber Coe adv cige, | coe apne Donogh & Co., John .. i! J@luiowo, IN. IB; ool $5 a oo ob ee Pembroke Lumber Co... ...... 8 Wisconsin Luther Conn’) =en aaa Douglas & Company .. 24 K Pearl City Veneer Co... .. .. .. 18 Wistar, Underhill & Nixon .. .. 18 Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. .. 4g Perrin & Company, Wm. R... .. 73 Wuichet, Louis .. .. i ee nen pNife IG og Petrie, H. W. = ET) Woodstock Lumber Co. ..... .. 58 Eagle Lumber Co. eae os: eee as meu SAW Lee 028 TORN Ro ANU aa : P : Philadelphia Textile Machinery We East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. 69 L Company .. ie 81 Yager, A. W. .. .. a ~gan Company .. .. .. 14 Lacey, Jas. D............... %5 Pink Company, owes ioe 21 Young Company, Lid: hate: ae mee Wekardt: 8 Cos T-sR i. 23 Laidlaw Lumber Co., R. .. 10 Playfair & White .. 20 Young Company, W. F. CANDINAVIA BELTING CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Write for NEW At this moment Scandinavia is successfully and economically working in lumber mills, saw mills and sash and door factories all over Canada. Scandinavia can be depended upon for maxi- mum results - and long life. BELTING BOOK The Main Drive Federal Engineering Company, Limited Toronto Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 The Three Goodhue Belts “EXTRA” “STANDARD” “ACME WATERPROOF ” These three brands are made for three different services and each brand is the best quality made from selected hides with the stretch taken out. ‘* Goodhue Belts” stretch less than any other belt by 15 to 25 per cent. This \ uality effects a great saving because it is unnecessary to be continually LYM shortening the belt to keep it taut. er ‘‘Acme Waterproof” brand is made for the wet places in a mill and will give a remarkable service under the most trying conditions. When you buy a belt—buy a Goodhue. Prices and particulars on request. J. L. Goodhue Company, Limited DANVILLE - QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. 18in 16 ft 45 mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 10 16 éo your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ul 16 in ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. j Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Write us if interested BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Newburgh, Ontario 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousana dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a draft issued bya chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre. The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. - Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each, Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent, on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Dominion Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER _——————eeee E Fig. 628 Fig 627 The “Shimer Limited’ with Expansion, price $72.46 per set, complete. The Tools You Need You will eventually realize that the Shimer Limited Cutter Heads are the tools you need to increase your output without sacrificing quality or increasing expense. You will find that the mills that are using them are perfectly satisfied and will give testimony to this fact. We don’t see how it could be otherwise. We have studied planing mill conditions for forty years and have kept pace with the changing conditions by designing tools that were safe, that were efficient, that were profitable to use because time and labor saving, that were lasting and that so!d at low prices. The Shimer Limited Cutter Heads sustain and enhance the reputation built up by our other tools. In addition to the special features which have made the Shimer Cutter Head famous, these new fast Feed Heads have a self-centering device which clirgs to the spindle when drawn up, securing it firmly thereto. The bit seats also carry a larger surface and the bit chambers are of greater depth to compensate for the new acute angle given to the Bits for greater relief to all parts coming into contact with the lumber. The Spindle gripping device is not only positive and effective in its purpose of holding fast to the spindle, but it also centralizes the Head on the spindle for a more uniform action of the Cutters. The results of all cutters cutting is a smoother finish, not- withstanding the faster feed and an output far in access of former methods. If you have a machine that will swing Heads of 6 3/4 inches diameter and feed over 150 lineal feet per minute, we would like to send you a set on 30 days’ trial. Take the measurements now and let us have your order at once. Shimer Cutter Heads and Cutters! Popular Cutter Heads The most popular of The Shimer Cutter Heads are Figs. 202 and 203. The Bits are held within conical duplex bit seats, self-centering, arranged with the very complete Ex- pansion feature for the fine adjustment of tongue and groove thicknesses. Price with 4 bits to each head, the set $40.95 Price with 6 bits to each head, the set .. .. 49.27 Price with 8 bits to each head, the set . 57.60 The Heads will also receive 34 at $1.30 each and Bits for 2-in. thick Complete with Flooring Bits. Bits for thin Ceiling plank at $1.63 each. Jointer Heads For jointing plain edges we make several styles of Jointer Heads provided with shearing effect to produce the easiest and at the same time the smoothest work. Made of Steel Torgings they supply the strongest and best. Our very reasonable prices put the tools within the reach of all. Price, with 4 bits to each head, the set, 11%4-in. $31.20 Price, with 4 bits to each head, the set, 2-in. 33.28 Ship Lap Heads to give you the best service must be of a kind that is always ready and in interchange with matcher and other Heads you may have fitted to your machine, thus avoiding a change of machine guides. This is one reason why the Shimer Ship Lap Heads are so generally used. The other reason is that they do work so satisfactorily that all who know their con- venience take them in preference to others. Price, with 4 bits to each head, the set, 1%4-in. thick, $34.84 Price, with 4 bits to each head, the set, 2%4-in. thick 35.88 Double Ceiling Heads These heads have a special design to suit the purpose of double tonguing and grooving, with overlapping of the bit cutting edges to produce perfect clearance and to protect the leading points from unnecessary friction and wear. They double the capacity of any matcher or moulder and provide a means of turning out single surfaced ceiling or flooring upon the most economical basis. Price, Double Ceiling eads complete with Bits, net, $40.94 Door, Sash and Coping Tools That save all the hand fitting. No changing of patterns, therefore, no trouble in framing the door and sash parts when they are matched up with the Shimer Cutter Head. We relieve you of that detail of the business when we place the mould in counterpart within the contour of the Bits. The Bits are filed only to sharpen and being set- by means of a gauge give accurate and uniform results. Prices very reason- able. Reversible and One Way Cutters The Shimer Reversible Cutters for Single Spindle Shapers, Variety Moulders or Friezers, are carefully mould- ed opposite to the shape of the mould to be produced, in such a way as to have only the cutting edge touch the lum- ber. They are complete—inexpensive—time saving. We also make One-Way Cutters for the Double Spindle Shaper. Thin Steel Knives Advanced ideas referring to the planing and surfacing of lumber have developed into the use of thin blades, made from high speed steel, which when properly tempered and treated, serve for one or two days of work on hard maple, oak or hickory. These blades are known as our Bedee Kfiives and are recommended by users as the best that can be procured. For the benefit of those desiring to use this style of a knife we have facilities to furnish them in any length or thickness. Write us about your requirements. Samuel J. Shimer & Sons Milton, Pa., U.S. A. Galt, Ontario, Can. 66 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The New Hanchett Swage Shaper For Bands, Gang Circular and Cylinder Saws Is a Shaper that you will like and swear by. It has the sim- plicity, adaptability and efficiency that you have been looking for in a shaper. The instant you look upon it, it impresses you; when you put it upon your saws and feel how easily it slides from one tooth to the next—not a hitch nor a catch except when it is flush in the tooth stop; when you feel the perfect balance and note the perfect alignment of the teeth; the simplicity and perfect adjustments throughout—it appeals to you. When you see the efficient work produced—it convinces you, it captivates you. WHY? Because it is made to suit you; to fit you; to meet your requirements, after we have given nearly a quarter of a century to the study of your needs. Note the cuts shown herewith. Note the lateral adjust- ment of the tooth-stop by means of a conveniently located knurled screw; the straight up and down adjustment of both the tooth stop and back rest; by the same means. With this con- struction, no adjustment is necessary in changing from short — space to long space teeth. Note the manner in which the tooth- . stop is held—a groove at the side and the adjusting screw at upper corner, thus there is no obstruction of any kind in the line of travel of the saw from back to front except at point where tooth engages tooth-stop. This insures a free riding shaper and a positive stop at the desired point. Note the action of the dies, controlled by a centre control lever giving balance to the shaper and causing the dies to move in unison against the tooth. you will find this shaper 100 per cent. efficiency. Wouldn’t you like to know more of this new shaper? Write for one on 30 Days’ Approval, to be returned if it isn’t the best shaper you have ever used. Manufactured by Makers of H anchett Swage Works Everything for the Care of Big Rapids, Mich., U.S.A. Sead nei CANADA LUMBEKMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids von Makers MACHINERY We Build a Full Line of Box Machinery Modern Planing Mills ees Use | SHELDONS EXHAUST FANS a See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship and reasonable prices. Double Cabinet. Fitting Saw. ‘Send for our latest Booklet Write to-day for particulars. Aas : Sheldons Limited - + Galt, Ontario B. G. Luther Co: Inc. Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building 91 Agents W Foster Street Ross & eae oa th James St. Robert Hamilton aA Os — of Ottawa Bldg. - uver orcester, Mass. Gorman, Clancey BS re indley Gros 3 °& WwW op a 25 = Stanley St. Calgary and Maninoeeu Winnipeg Slow Speed, Low Power Shaving Exhaust Systems Consult our Blow-Pipe Engineering Department THE A. B. y= acl OME ISN LIMITED TORONTO - - WINNIPEG CANADA LUMBERMAN Here is what you’ve been looking AND WOODWORKER for, MR. MILLMAN: A medium priced general purpose Matcher with Profiler and all the other features cme (GQ) } : io) @ & i of the biggest machines. ene, No. 159 Matcher Profiler You know the advantages of the fast feed matcher with round heads and ‘‘ Tungsten’”’ air- hardened steel knives; and of the even greater - advantages gained by putting your pattern stock through such a machine equipped with a Profiler. You know, too, of the time-saving value of the Jointing and Grinding devices on the machine, of the power saving value of the silent running all cut gear drive. The initial cost and enormous capacity of a ‘* 333” then is what has held you back. We now offer in our No. 159 Matcher-Profiler fitted with round heads, thin steel knives, grinding and jointing attachments and other ‘‘ 333” features, a general purpose machine within reach of any mill owner, of sufficient feeding capacity to man- ufacture lumber on an efficient basis, and in sizes from 10” to 30” wide by 8” thick to meet all re- quirements. Here is the machine you have been looking for—a medium priced Matcher-Profiler that will put you in position to compete successfully with other manufacturers—a machine that will give you a maximum manufacturing product. Ask us about the No. 159. J. A. FAY & EGAN CO. 465-485 W. Front St. . ¢ CINCINNATI, OHIO Sales Offices: New York, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Seattle. CANADA LUMBERMAN Pine 2%. Larch Selects | | Timbers _ Shops Yard Stock - Commons Clears and “S < and Mouldings QuAY Mouldings The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Limited Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, =~ ee ad 3 Made only by—- Butterworth & Lowe Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, D. G. Cutler Company Duluth, Minn. Jobbers of— Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. AND An Up-to.date Cross-cutting Machine WOODWORKER = ~ Put the Aloxite Saw Gumming Wheel IN YOUR MILL and you will have the right wheel in the night place. The wheel that will cut free, quick, and clean, the wheel that will cut cool without drawing the temper or case-hardening the saw. Every good point, every quality a good saw gumming wheel should have, you will find in the Aloxite wheel. And every wheel is uniform— made right—right grit, grade, and shape. Suppose you Order a Trial Wheel The Carborundum Company : Niagara Falls, N. Y. New York Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Grand Rapids Philadelphia Milwaukee London, Eng. 69 7O CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKE R CURRENT LUMBER PRICES—WHOLESALE TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots White Pines 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better $55 00 114 inch No. 1 cuts and better 64 OU 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 67 00 nb heme Nor Pe iGx wa Is Golbos 50 00 Yin. No. 2 cuts and better 56 00 4/4) Nos Li GuitSinepsieretcaecre cnet 5/4 and 6/4 No. 1 cuts ..... S/4 No2 1 iqutsae aan. 4/4. Nok 2 (Cuts cceem ie ecient 5/4 and 6/4 No. 2 cuts ...... 8/4 Noe 2-cutste en toe 4/4 Nas 3 CutSiraas ccs sino 5/4 and 6/4 No. 3 cuts «2.05. SEEING R BIE SNS, sooadd wou GoeO . ia (Grol) Si@S con docooone 40 00 1 x 4 and 5 com. and dressing 25 00 1 x G6 common and dressing .. 27 00 1 x 8 common and dressing .. 27 00 1 x 10 common and dressing .. 32 00 1 x 12 common and dressing... 36 00 1 x 10 and 12 mill cull stocks. 1-in. mill cull sidings ...... 5/4 and 6/4 x 4 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 5 m.r., m.c out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 6 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 8 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6 /4x 10 m,r., m.c. out 5/4 and 6/4 x 12 m.r., m.c. out 2 x 10 bcommon erties 2 and 3 x mi2acommonte - a. 30 00 1 x 8 box and common ...... 23 50 1 x 10 inch box and common. 25 00 1 x 12 inch box-and common 27 00 l-in. mill run sidings”........ 25 00 fein: mull nuns shorten 2.0.0. - l-in. mill rtn-Norway ........ 2-in. mill run INorwayl:..c.-.- Norway, c.*andé cf: dain. <5... 33 00 Norway, c. and cf. 1%-in 35 00 Norway, c. and cf, 2-in. ..... 35 00 Spice) amills screen as tree \Iemlock Na: 1: 1x4 and 5-in. x 9*to 16 ft. Teor ape oe Le ON DM ine Soo ocd ih Sets ee (U)i toy WSs; Soo oe 1 x 10 and 12 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 1 x 7, 9 and 11 in. x 9 to 16 ft. l-in. No. 2, G-ft. to 16-ft. 2 x 4 to 12, 10 and 16 ft. 2x4 to 12-in,, 12 and T4 it. Pa tOuMeninevsl Sette Wem mciiseeirs PSA ON Asp oD) ykte et ostslspsnccer SK, ATO Masini, eo? Ata i. steph atarsrs Dy eA EO) Lares ditee tenes ote 2ox 42fo Win 24s ft Amie 2-in. No: 2; 4-in. and up in Wattinn Ge to LG at, 8. ege nunis Clear in B.C. cedar, kiln dried. 55 50 Douglas Fir Dimension Timber up to 32 feet: Sx8, 10x10, 10x12, 10x14, 12x12, 12x14, 14x14, 14x16 up to 32 SiS Es SB OO OOM loc D bb son Stdn oO 6x10, 6x12, 8x10, 8x12, 10x16, 12 x16, 16x16, 16x18, 18x18, 20x PAST ANS EO wets, co aims sl of enciete tars 6x14, 8x14, 12x18, 15x20, up to FP Ship SRI Ony CORED EEO Ot Cute 6x16, $x16, 10x18, 12x20, 14x20, 46x20; 1p) to 32) fie... . HOS20 1p tO aiehtso eee op-i-1 Oxi8, SxiISupto 32. 4t.9 5...0: 6x20, 8x20, Cp Oso ete wa cnx teces stots Timber in folowing additions: lengths . over 33 to 35 ft., 35 36 36 aT 00 50 00 50 50 32 feet take the 50c; 36 *to 40 ft., $1; 41 to 45 ft., $3; 46 to 50 ft., $5; 51 5d ft., $7; 56 to 60 ft., $9; 61 to 65 ft., 2.50; 66 to 70 ft., $15; 71 to 75 ft., $18; TGF to 80 ft.,. $22. Fir flooring, edge grain ..... 44 50 No. 1 and 2°clear 1-i ay Fir rough 45 00 No. 1 and 2 clear 14%, 1% and Din. HIG ROWE Heelers ci Bicrle 47 00 1¥%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 50 1¥%-in. No. 2 4-ft. Jath ........ 20 12-in, -d2-in.! (Pine™ vj c. 2 523 60 1%-in. No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 15 1¥%-in. mill run hemlock lath 50 X pine or cedar shingles 05 XX pine or cedar shingles... 25 XXX pine or cedar shingles XX BP. C. cedar shingles XXX 6 butts to 2-in. XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. XXKXXX Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, Ash, Ash, Ash, Ash, Birch; Birch, Birch, Birch, Birch, Lasswood, Lasswood, basswood, sasswood, white, white, brown, ists and 2nds, No. 1 ists and brown, common brown, Ists and 1¥% and 2-in. COMMONER sie. 2nds, 4/4 and better 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. ists tand Qrids v4/A40 ee eens No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 ists and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 .... Ists and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. Ists and 2nds, 16/4 ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... No. 1 com. and bet., No. 2 and’ 3, common .... 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. Or asswood, 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. 35 Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. 32 Soft elm, 1sts' and 2nds, 4/4 ........ 40 Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4 .. 34 Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... arg Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4, 1 and 2 ...... 42 Rock elm, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4.. 55 Rock elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and $S) fo ee SI Tir ioe ciomehaisesee oy Semon 37 00 Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... 28 O00 Soft maple, 6/4 & $/4, Ists and 2nds. 35 OU llard maple, Ists and 2Ynds, 4/4 ..... 37 OU Jlard maple, common and better, 4/4. 30 OU Ilard maple, 12/4, & 16/4, Ists and 2nds. 46 0U Red oak, plain Ists and Ynds, 6/4 & 8/4 70 UU Red oak, plain 1st and 2nds, 4/4 ... 62 50 Red oak, plain Ists and 2nds, 12/4 Fy ofa ime oye: BOP eat Meme GF en Goold .. to 00 White oak, plain, Ist and 2nds, 4/4. 62 50 White. oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 1% and 22:1ns clmisietie. sctleeeaeerree -. 70 00 White oalk, plain, 1sts and 2nds, 12/ And: "16/4 se chin sid evel 75 00 White oak, 14 cut, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4. &5 00 White oak, 4 cut, 5/4 and 6/4, ists and s2ndsyw\. erineiaeaisec ones 88 00 White oak, %4 cut No. 1 common .. 55 00 Hickory, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ........ 70 00 Ilickory, 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 75 00 OTTAWA, ONT. Manufacturers’ Prices 2 Pine good sidings: UST Se Tein, ermal tei) soocoaocne $58 00 55 00 14%-in. & 1%-in. x Sin. & up 56 00 G0 00 Peba, Ss Tab, hovel hey Goannbanonn 58 00 65 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. 40 00 45 00 Pine good strips: - ME TaE Re atys Paces tise ane Gianacekelers 42 00 45 00 14%-in. and 1¥%-in. ......... 52 00 54 00 DAN yale aiels ee Hainer eee DUO a SeOO) Pine good shorts: 1-in. x 7-in. and WD doves oo 42 00 44 00 l-in. x 4-in, to G-in. ...... 32 00 35 00 iD4-iny and 14-in.) a nee 50 00 54 00 Pasa scien lop Hi nC AEN oe Cee 54 00 54 00 T-in. to 9-in. A sidings .... 25 00 27 00 Pine, No, 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 33 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips 29 00 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 26 00 Pine, 1-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 25 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. 25 00 26 00 Pine, 1-in. ‘x 104in. M.R. .... 27 00 28 00 Pine, s.c. sidings, 1% and 2-in, 3 00 33 00 Pine Misi Sstripse dint enn 20 00 22 00 Abas, ibys enal Poke) Kooonope 24 00 26 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. 20 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1 x 5 20 00 21 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1x6 21 00 22 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, G’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 25 00 Pine, box boards:. AWXA Sarr) 6p) (Oye oy 16 00 18 00 DX Seto Osa) Lar lovs een ces 17 00 19 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid ings, 1l-in. x 4-in. and up, 12- fit. saxidy tip) cpeyetoiase mestievarce -.. 17 00 19 00 Pine mill culls stock 1 x 12 ... 21 00 22 00 Mill cull shorts, 1J-in. x 4-in. and up, 6-ft. to 11-ft. ........ 16 00 18 00 ONcullsereowap eee 14 00 16 00 Red pine, log run: mill culls out, 1-in. ...... 18 00 20 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ...... 19 00 21 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00. 21 00 Mill run Spruce: 1”x4” and up, 6’-11’ .. 17 00 18 00 17x4” and ap, 127-116”. 2... 18 00 20 00 1”x9”-10” and up, 12’-16’ .. 22 00 24 00 14%4"x7” 8-9” and up, 12’-16’ 20 00 22 00 114 "<10" and up, 12’-16’ ... 22 00 24 00 1%” & 2”x12” and up, 12’-16’ 25 00 26 00 Spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing : ha) Sagabo eoeces pobeos 24 O27 OO Hemlock 1-in. cull ............ 3 00 15 00 Hemlock J-in. long run ........ 17 00 20 00 Hemlock 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12/16’ 17 00 20 00 Ramaracienshas Uakkotrmerneeer 16 00 18 00 ‘Basswood log run, dead culls (CLE ANE Girone ootck © Moe ate 20 00 22 00 Basswood log run mill culls out 22 00 25 00 Tesi hese TAG Soosenen. Gacana 19 00 22 00 Soft elm, common and better, Ly MOE Ravn wate cyclers Meseactanette 20 00 24 00 ZxSin, lollies, eyes sabbal Ge oo e a 25 00 28 00 des lOMNos alebatraae mer . 33 00 36 00 inex LOM NON 2a barnerssmrae . 23 00 26 00 ile fe} Bhocl 8) IN, 2 evieh soo ono 22 00 28 00 Lath per M: No. 1 white pine 1%-in. x 4-ft. 400 4 35 No. 2 White Pine ...... 3 80 3 95 Mill run white pine ...... - 400 4 25 Spruce, mill run 1%-in. ....... 300 8 25 Red pine mill run ...... 325 3 60 Memlock, mull run ...... 275 38 00 a2rin. ath) sarvewtsven Siecnere warren 180 200 Pine Shingles searscne Nil Stryke precats veil, 3 leven eee ae (OO) 5 15h0) eee Butte WS2iners eee Hee PAOOU « Beoe ayataralelsh ence tete at Teme 1 75 White Cedar Shingles: KKK, US eee icisiee see 875 4 25 Clear bitte e-ineme nme 300 3 50 WSS, pK! Aver aielscs eens taie F 2 00 Spruce logs (pulp) ...... - 13 00 15 00 QUEBEC, QUE. : cts White Pine—In the Raft First class Ottawa waney, 18-in. ay- erage, according to lineal ...... 75 80 Oak—Michigan and Ohio Ly the dram, according to tiga 7 Eyota) Cabbie iG hage oA aoou oh 12 Elm By the dram, according to average and quality, 40 to 45 feet . 80 90 By the dram, according to average and quality, 30 to 8d feet ..... 60 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and quality, per cu. ft. 25 MOvciasesth Panchen ae ke ccs 6. cee sla ri0) Birch NAS INIGIN ET ACLs) Lbs aelstelscisiveisiel <= 20 15 inchy per cuy Pitesti ek 24 RGManebs per. Cub -ets « pescre sis ci elerels\~ 28 PS inchisspemsctspituaet. «nce sare 32 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and up. ee 00 Oddmentsv ete nie. uccrpieeie dee aces 17 00 Boards, 1 and 2 in. ...... 16 00 Birch Planks Le EO SATAN, - prspunieie > vs: sseevels . 17 00 1 x 6 and 8 in. 8 in. and up wide 1% and 1¥% in. and up wide and up wide 1 in., 2 in. 4/4 6/4 8/4 6/4 8/4 x 6 and up No. 38 and better No. 1 Cuts iin, 8 in. and®up wide :.2.........- 42 00 14% in., 8-in. and up wide ...... ..... . 55 00 14% in., &8-in. and up wide ...... ...... 5i U0 2 in., 8-in. and up) wide ...... ...-... 60. 00 2% and 3 and 8-in. and up wide.... 75 00 4 in., 8-in. and up wide ...... ..<... 85 00 No. 2 Cuts 1 in., 6-in. and up wide ........ . 31 00 1% in., G-in. and up wide.:..... . 42 00 1¥% in., G-in. and up wide ...... ..... 44°00 2-in., G-in. and up wide ...... ...... 47 00 24%; 3 and 4 in. 6-in. and is up wide ...... apeacirtnen 00 65 00 No. 3 Cuts 1 in., G-in. and up wide ...... .,.... 24 00 1% and 1% in., 6-in. and up wide.. 33 00 2-in., 6-in. and up wide ...... ...... 33 00 24%, 3 and 4-in., 6-in. and up WIGE ie tsciee finales 3 00 48 00 Common and Dressing Mill Run Ste ech Go oees- douse aondos . 24 00 Ihe eH hee ooanee, dpogan! sanno5 . 25 00 HES hoe ako brn 4 ot Giaigto’” Gao oIae . 26 00 fin. x Sint 2 Ae eevee eer oes oe . 27 00 T-in:, x 1O:iny, Be. een eee one oe . 29 00 lsh os UPB Gong ongoco Senne . 384 00 tint xg 13 Any and Sp) ce eat . 84 00 14, A> and@2-int # -celociee- cuits . 380 00 No. 1 Barn 1 anch. ssa eee 3h ae re a 14, 14. and 2am. Seceenpereer 36 00 oo, ee Apib agoonc. Ul coc 45 00 @ nh .o.k 2 cle a oe ee ne 50 00 No. 2 Barn Linch 3-3 ee ae ere 28 00 36 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ...... 30 00 36 00 Wi Eyal Bebo = oodpe onnccacd 38 00 No. 3 Barn ’ ‘b.-ineli! aunts cen Gere ee eae 21 00 28 00 No. 1, 1, 14, 1%, 2-in.’...... 20 00 25 00 Box : No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ..... 22 00 25 00 No. 2, 1%, Dy Aowal toaareerernenie 19 00 23 00 Mill Culls ' Mill run culls, Jie brefvhovete a on 1, 14%, 1% an Bie ooponh op 2 No. 4 ne Seas Daler, Moconooet 17 00 18 00 . Lath ' Noe ah SYBIL Sows sholoch Hobos. 1 75 No. 2, 48-in. pine ...... ..... 4 00 INfowmals, Zea soybNS GooagaocoodKd 4 75 ING, 64 Cea WINS Geooes Hoano0 3 50 No. 1 48-in. hemlock ...... 3 25 hrwrw x 8 and up No. 1 and better No. 1 and better x 8 and up No, 1 and better 2 and better .. 2 and better 3 and better x 8 and up x 6 and up 8/4 x 6 and up No. 6/4 x 6 and up No. No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Si aSseand aby SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better Cuts and Better No. WINNIPEG, MAN. Dimensions, Rou gh or 10 ft. 14x16 ft. 00 00 00 50 50 20 00 20 00 20 00 21 00 22 50 PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH Mountain Stock Dimensions 20 50 . 20 50 22 50 Di Ch cS HOMdG Aeon Ge em ce ae 20 60 wm XeS, 8 CORALS) 5. J5 Seer, 20 5U No. 1 Common Boards APO’ VRE Aas Ee ecysve Re he ee ici ni $18 50 Gir Cae CS 5 ees a's, saipsve hel oh evanees cera Pn hero 21 00 Seine”. Beye Gerais ie ae ee . 23 00 OMCs Mee ie elo Siranialospatelclen ys Neer eer 23 00 A2*anch Ae... oa ene eee tee 20 UU Flooring 4 son 1G janchs INO te a eee ere $33 00 £“ov.G: inch Noahs ste ee cine 31 00 4A or (6) inch No? 3 eaee. eons takerexeetdioe 24 50 Shiplap—Finished A VinGe!, is tae «See oes aos: hee $20 00 G™inch clcsrase, ls cates we eiel cee eee 22 50 $; LO; le inchs aes oe pene eee 23 50 Siding (G steea IN@, aL Shenee vera «+++. .$383 00 6 anch “NO? Zao. one) ee eee -. 381 00 6 inch. No. 3 A.c.c. ah ee 24 50 Lath No, 1-Cedar, Pine, Spruce ...... a 5 00 No. 2 cedar, pine, spruce ..2......10, 3B 25 PINE—ROUGH TIMBER Less $2 per M a 2 14 and 1G ft. OX 10) And ox Oates 21 00 B20 MLO. ieee Sie 38 OD 22 00 Saxel2. See sisi 24 00 23 00 4. x)42 4016) x 8 eeeeeen 21 50 21 50 4x10to10x10...... 23 50 22 50 Sex Bi jeer eae eee ae 21 50 21 50 6 x 14 up to 32 ft. 29 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. 4,-2\ x 6; 4) x-8;) 8 to-IGmitee eee -$21 50 4,2 x 6, 4 x 8, 18 to 32 ft. ......% . 25 50 2x 10, 2 x 12, 8 to tae apes Boa ost) 1S 20) Danette om cee : Bopodono; 2) ai!) 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, yee ie eseee 28 50 Z x14 up to) 382i) >. se -. 29 50 3x4 to 4 x 12, 8 to 16 ft. Soretie ween. 24 00 3.x 4 to 4x 12, 18 to 32 ft. ......... 29 00 6 x 6 to 6 x 12, up to 82 ft. ...... ... 24 00 FLOORING No. 1 and 2 red pine, AP AN ieee 34 00 E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring ....... 39 60 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 00 F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 E. and F. G, No. 3 flooring ....... . 80 00 SHIPLAP Pine: or spruce: 34). 51. mete ere 24 00 8 to 16"ft:, Gin: 25.008) Hae eee 22 00 B. C. Fir, 8”, 10” ‘and. 12” shiplap 10/16" ft.) Wn. 22. One eene 23 50 B. C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ft. ....... 23 50 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S.15 No. 1 common pine, 10 inch ........ $31 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch ........ 25 00 _No. 3 common pine, mixed widths .. 20 00 No. 4 common pine, mixed widths .. it 50 No. 5 common pine, mixed widths .. 10 60 SHINGLES OX B.C. Gedartiratacien teenie iad: « $5 60 XX Bs Co Cedar sha ee eee roerettelae lO XXX Dimension ...... ..... if. Nekekvetahy 3 25 LATH . No. 1 Mixed W. & R. Pine ...... vous Ob 25 Now dB: C.cBig’: 0 See 3 €5 BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. White Pine Wholesale Selling Pzice Uppers 4/4 oj aegnalman poistenere Uppers 5/4 to 8/4 ...... ..+.ee eee 920% Uppers 10/4 to 12/4 ...... ...... .... § Selects 4/4 heaves Selects 5/4 to 8/4 Selects 10/4 to 12/4 Fine common 4/4 Fine common 5/4 Fine common 6/4 Fine common Cuts Cuts Cuts Cuts Cuts Cuts Cuts Cuts No. Cuts No. Cuts No. Cuts Treen Ane ae rect Dressing 5/4 x 10 Dressing 5/4 x 12 No. 1 Moulding 5/4 No. 1 Moulding 6/4 No. 1 Moulding 8/4 (Continued on page (72 No. No. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 71 If you use ' Cross-Cut Saws you should have this book It contains valuable information on the ‘‘fitting’ of Cross-cut Saws, shows the action of the Raker Tooth, and explains how it leads to faster cutting. It also illustrates and describes the different popular types of Disston Cross-cut Saws. It will aid you in selecting the proper of tooth and saw for your particular work for there is a Disston Crosscut Saw to meet every condition. After reading this bock you can better understand why Disston Saws are found in most of the lumber camps of the world, and why they RUN EASIEST, CUT FASTEST AND LAST LONGEST HENRY DISSTON & SONS, LTD. KEYSTONE SAW, TOOL, STEEL and FILE WORKS TORONTO, CANADA Establshed Branch at Vancouver, B.C. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. CANADA LUMBERMAN 72 AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES — Continued Ao. 2) Moulding'5/4° 32. pees eee 47 00 SOFT ELM No: (2 Moulding6/45 2 nae sete +7 00 ay 9 Tc gaest 9, ox No. 2 Moulding 8/4 1.1... loss. se. AI 00) See ale fe Lee bie ee mee A ‘ | 8/ /4to S/k 42-44 39 : 34 Wore Barn dase eer cemcae -... 48 00 10/4to16/4 44 4G 34 26 Ne J Parn ox Gland usieeee eee 54 00 i u ; ones Wo, 2 Barn dx LOD Sg cei ieee 36 00 No. 2. Barn 1 x 6) and''S 5... ees BO) BASSWOOD No; 2) Barn 2 achlO Seco eee 34 00 _ af4: 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 No. 3 abn) le Olander Fede cn ROOD! o/tte S/t 43 - 45 32 - 35D 23. - 25 No: '3)Barned & WO eee ee vent) Rox! Ex <6 and Supe... eek ee aU. OAK Box Lix 105.70 ee eaten ica eoeu0 4/4 5S - 62 36 - 40 esis us BOX So Se, SO cis ae aaa ener ees 26 00 5/Ato S/4 60-64 388-42 94 | 30 Box as oS and aupiascecien eins ear BO 00 The following quotations oa hardwoods 1e- ASH, WHITE AND BROWN present the jobber buying price at Bulfalo 4/4 48 - 52 39 - 34 92 - 96 and Tonawanda: 5/4to 8/4 60 - 65 38 - 40 MAPLE 10/4 and up 77 - 80 55 - 60 Is& 2s No.1 Coin. No. 2 Com. 4/4 33 - 37 By al 17 - 20 BOSTON, MASS B / : 5, On a », ee 3 19) ? ‘s aula i BY 2 ae 35 ze an i me White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 16/4 A9 = 5D >) . 42 ‘ elereis, ib re) Tal So565 Sao ase 88 00 pees on Sine icCommm On eels ster ee 72 00 BIRCH Tine common, 1% to 2 in. .. 74 00 75 00 4/4 38 - 40 28 - 30 1S - 20 INo: Guts ane ecw) see 57 00 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 TG =, BS Nor a Gnitsie4 tome ineey el 64 00 G68 00 A Simple Test that Demonstrates the Action of Cling-Surface Fasten any ordinary small pulley in some convenient position and grip an untreated belt. Next grip the pulley with bare hands only and then try the same thing with a Cling- Surface treated belt. You can easily feel the decided difference in resistance to slip. It is simply a matter of contact. The un- treated belt, being hard and inelastic can’t be expected to conform perfectly to the pulley face, while the bare hand, being moist and soft and yielding takes equally effective hold over all area covered. Similarly a belt treat- ed with Cling-Surface becomes pliable and CLING-SURFACE moist so that it offers the same high resist- Tee) ance to slip, but is never sticky on the sur- face. Cling-Surface imparts to and maintains the soft velvety cling in, but leaves no deposit on, the belt surface, hence there need be no collection of dust or forming of lumps. Further, the prevention of slip 1s accomplished by cohesion, not adhesion. The belt leaves the pulley without effort after contact, which is in marked contrast to the action where a sticky preparation holds pulley and belt to- gether at the expense of power loss and injured belt surface in tear- ing them apart. Cling-Surface can be tried at our expense. Its real value shows up in a hurry and the far reaching results are certainly worth investi- gation. You will be well repaid by at least sending for literature. Remember that we quote f.o.b. Toronto. « (Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St Buffalo N Y New York Boston Chicago Denver Atlanta Memphis Toronto Kte NORE ONG ILS codgoo joanate 40 00 156-in. spruce laths ...... ..... 4 50 No. 2 Cuts, 1% to 2 in. .... 48 00 5000 1%%-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 25 Denes > ” - 419 D FNS ERAS Ne: oy 4 5 a f eS ee New Brunswick Cedar Shingles No! sisal x 8 37 00). Extras: eee eee eee $4.15 $4 25 Nos 2 dl xs ct 2 41 00" Cleanse vic cma eran 390 400 No. 2, 1x 10 .. 35 00 3600 Second clears ...... ...... ete 2 75 No. 2,1 x 8... 3400 38500 Clear whites ...... ...... .-. 2 90 IN@S; By al ee eas 33 00 IFExtra 1s (Clear whites out) . 1 50 No. 31x10 .. 2900 3000 Extra 1s (Clear whites in) .. 1 00 No. 3,1 x 8 .. 2900 3000 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in. 5 butts Canadian spruce boards ...... 27 00 R a ae eat oe Seed isin er 380 4 20 Spruce, 10 & 12 in, dimension. 28 00 ay eas urekas, ake Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen. 25 00 26 00 5 butts to 2-in. ..... ohh tas 4 30 10 and 12 in. random lengths, el oye Perfection, 5 butts 490 LO EL One SUD Sane crn xT Boy Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- 2x3,2x4,2x 5, 2x 6, ( in. extra red cedar ........ 380 410 and 3 x 4 random tenes. “40 ae The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- Hae hal Th) Basenana saosoood 22 50 238 50 town, N.Y., report prices Ge AGH ae ful All other random lengths, 7-in. lows. 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- and under, 10 ft. and te cD 21 00 in maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, 5-inch and up merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 23 50. ed one side, Bie. per ft.; 14-in. 3-ply maple, 1 x 2 and 1 x 38 furring, p 1s sanded one side 4c per ft. All F.O.B. James- clipped and bundled ........ 24 00 town, New York. What kind of Oats do you feed? If you want Western Oats Clean Write us now stating your re- quirements. National Elevator Company, Limited WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Our specialty—bulk and sacked oats for lumbering and logging use. What a Test Proved Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. ‘‘Ajax” Loading Chain is made from special steel of highest tensile strength and toughest wearing qualities. Every link of ‘* Ajax” Chain inspected before shipment, and every weld guaranteed perfect. GET OUR PRICES AND PARTICULARS Standard Chain Company Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers. Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 lbs. - Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER MAHOGANY We Carry Full Stocks of We import the highest grades of Fancy Hardwoods and on short notice can FIGURED furnish logs or seasoned lumber suitable for cabinet work, interior finish or CUBAN Fancy Sawed Veneers fj VENEER English Brown Oak Butts—Sawed to order Circassian and Turkish Walnut Logs High Grade Native Cabinet Woods and Veneers Making aSpecialty ot 1-20’ and 1-8” Memorandum of Stocks on Hand and Prices on Application The Martin-Barriss Co., Importers, Cleveland, Ohio Lumber Horses Weare specializing thisseason in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. Loading chutes at Barn Doors via all railways, : We can supply your wants on Wa the very shortest notice. WRITE Us YUUR REQUIREMENT Union Stock Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money” Veneer Press and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. * Built in all sizes or to suit special conditions WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS William R. Perrin and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA s- A ae WA Ma). HUTHER BROS. PATENT GROOVER OR DADO HEAD For cutting any width groove from one quarter inch to 2 inches or over The Hardinge Watchman’s Clock ensures the regular patrol of your property. Absolutely tamper proof—entirely mech- anical — unit system — any number of keys or stations, re- liable and continuous service. | Write for catalog and prices. ne Can be used on any Circular Saw Material. Will cut a perfect groove with or across the grain. This is the only Dado Head on the market that gives entire satistaction on all classes of work. No screw adjustment. For difterent width grooves, simply remove or add inside cutters. Sold by builders and dealers of wood working machinery in all parts of the United States. Will send on approval, in competition with any other make on the market; if not the best return at our expense. HUTHER BROS., SAW MFG. CO., Inc., 1103 University Ave., RocuesTer, N.Y., manufacturer of Circular Saws, Morgan Pattern Lock-Corner Box Cutters, Concave Saws, etc: Hardinge Bros. (Inc.) 3133-3141 Lincoln Ave. - Chicago, Ill. Phone North 5831 James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA een OO HE, UNITED STATES $45.00 reat bib ASS ae $65.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- Searches, Extensions, marks, Copyrights, De- ye ae ay ie ff ogee > BBS \ 648 Licences, Assignments, signs procured. A ae ca a eet Sex : “ll es See NY Zo Agreements, Renewals, Patents obtained, sold, DRY ii ks = uw ee ee BY Sap ie B03 2.8 (8 Working Drawings, Dies developed and manufac- ~< Hh ae ye Buy! Sevan aE Ses cs ae Sst inane Ee and Tools, Patterns, tured on royalty. = Airs: = Re See Se = en arta 0B Pehmnates given on Inventions _ perfected, = = san S AWE TSS 4 SEE es Rights and) Manufactur- mar keted, protected, 4 Se Bees a sap handled and developed ing Costs. PATENT ATTORNEYS — MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. | Address: SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. 74 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND” "WOODWORKER The Young Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers | Lumbermen—We carry all kinds of camp supplies. : Save Freight. Prompt Shipment. Liberal Treatment. Write or wire for prices North Bay Sudbury Toronto. 600 Sets Payette’s Famous Patent Mill-Dogs Sold Wh 9 Because (1) They will dog with perfect ease and safety in any class of timber. | be 2) Will dog just as easily, frozen maple or hardwoods of any description. (2) (3) Will dog the last board, just as easily as they dogged the first one. ( ( 4) They do not tear the board or stock. 5) Many other reasons, too numerous to mention here. Write us for full particulars and booklet on same. | tg. £. We also manufacture the following High-Grade Saw-Mill Machinery;—New Modern Saw-Mill Carriages, with either three or two head blocks ; P. Payette’s New Patent Saw-Mill Dog, for use in either winter or summer: P. Payette’s Grip-Set Works ; Steam Feed Valves, Steam Lifter and Loaders Valves. Five different class and style of Edgers, for either light or heavy duty. Combined Gang-Circulars and Edgers, or Independent Gang Circulars. Steam-Canters, Steam Lifters and Loaders, and a general line of saw-mill machinery. Detachable Chain-Sprockets, Castings of Gray-Iron, Semi-Cast Steel, and brass castings for general use. Descriptive Booklet and prices mailed free upon request. P. Payette & Company Engineers and Machinists Penetanguishene, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 Two Factors With Which You Are Familiar Regulate Timber Values Supply—it cannot increase during the life of this generation. Demand—for wood and wood products will not decrease during the life of this generation, if ever. Caught between these two forces which are mov- ing toward each other steadily, timber values literally “ay ese TT by the pressure behind them. For these reasons timber is a good investment whether bought for present or future operation oras an investment. Timber now is being offered at prices which will make your investment profitable, not in many years but a few years. You are entitled to information about timber bargains. Ask for it. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, IIl., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spalding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building Getting Acquainted HE best method we have for ‘‘ getting acquainted”’ with a man is through a Leviathan Belt. When he has put that belt into use, and watched it day after day— then we know each other better; he has faith in us and our goods-especially if he com- pares his “Leviathan” with some other belt. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. A Wiechine for very ah eae era Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth. Minnesota:USA. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. CANADA "LUMBERMAN WICKES GANGS ‘““As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stock Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from either hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs at once, up to 14 in. diameter. KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- . RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the same stroke. Not an EXPERIMENT, but an ECONOMIC NECESSITY. Think it Over Carefully, then Write . us for Details. “The Gang cannot Overslab.” Wiehes Brothers 410 White Building =~ + SEATTLE, WASA. Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U. S. A. ANA “ae The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited ORILLIA, ONT. AND WOODWORKER A strongly constructed and powerful machine with every attachment and convenience necessary for a complete hoisting or con- tractors outfit. Built in all sizes Particulars and prices on request. _ Maritime Foundry & Machine Works Ltd. Chatham, : ; N. B. THESE HEADBLOCKS WILL WEAR They are of new design, gotten up specially to withstand the jarring ot heavy niggers, and they will stand the strain of the hardest work. About twenty of them have been tested in mills all over the country since the beginning of the present sawing season, being thoroughly tried out. The service they have given marks them as great headblocks well worth your while to investigate. May we send particulars? William Hamilton Company Peterborough, Ontario CANADA The Berlin “91” is now a standardized machine. Standardized in design, construction and speeds of feed. (= oe) Berlin Engineers have done all that is possible to make the standardized “91” a producer, not only of the greatest quantity, but of the best quality of lumber. Limits of Practical Production It is now producing at 300 feet per minute. That is the limit of practical production of a high quality of lumber with the best present methods of supplying rough stock and offbearing. Faster production would cost as much as output at under 100 feet per minute, because of increased cost of feed- ing and offbearing, grading, etc. It does not now seem probable that good lumber will ever be manufactured at faster feeds than the “91” is now producing it. Consequeritly Berlin Engineers turned their attention to making the.“91” as good as it could be made. Final Improvements Made Every feature was studied thoroughly, its working re- cord investigated in a hundred different mills. Faults were hunted out and corrected. Every suggested improvement was considered, tried, adopted when it increased the efficiency, the working value of the machine as a whole, abandoned when found impractical. All of this work brought out refinements of des'gn and construction tending towards standardization. A part rein- forced here, another re-designed there, when hig’h efficiency could be gained; every move meant longer working life, ‘BERLIN a Canadian Plant, A : LUMBERMAN The Berlin Machine Works, - Beloit, Wis. The Largest Manufacturers of Woodworking Machinery in the World AND WOODWORKER STANDARDIZED MATCHER greater ease of operation, improvement of the grades of lumber produced. More and Better Service Results And now that it has all been done, we offer you a =tand- ardized Matcher, Standardized in every part. This ‘nachine will still be our “91,” But it will be a “New 91.” Its fca- tures are modelled after and practically identicai sith ?:e original “91”; but it is a tool of which more and better .ser- vice as well as greater durability, may’ be expected. Every operating convenience is on this new “91.” More adjustments are made automatically than on any other matcher ever built. It carries the benefit of the total expe- rience of hundreds of Matcher-Profiter users in its final designing. Matchers Scheduled to Our Limit A definite number of new “91’s” will be built this year. We have scheduled this machine to our limit. We wiil now put out hundreds of machines after one approved standard design. Standardized manufacturing on that scale ineans cheaper production of every part, and every part repro- duced over and over again, as well a part of one machine as of another. But we can build no more than we have on schedule. We urge investigation of this tool as early as possible. Deliveries will be made in the order that contracts <1e made. Ask for an early demonstration. : Hamilton, Ontario “I “I 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER », Man a, a, *' = © rN Horizontal Slab Resaw @ A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. Clip ies ew iow ieee SALES) s Soto ee paren a Fat it pe i < & | a ae ™ ig - fh pe sree. eee 4 ae is a The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, t:s.1 Locomotives on trunk line railroads have the advantage of the best facilities for inspection and repairs. . Logging locomotives face different con- , ditions. They must work day after day in the hardest service and often in locali- ties where repairs cannot be made with- _ out great inconvenience. . When you want a locomotive you cannot afford to overlook the experience of this company. Experience in building large locomotives is invaluable in connection with the design of smaller ones in order to insure reliability which isthe main question in logging work. You know what delays cost you. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 79 Easy Spreadin’ Paint Logging Locomotives is mostly of th’ easy wearin’ kind—like some graphite paints I know without no backbone to ’em. Its the silica that puts th’ fight in graphite an’ thats why the shop’s been usin’ Dixon’s Silica- Graphite Paint for th’ last fifty years. Silica and graphite makes an ideal combination of inert pig- ments — Nature’s own mixture from the Dixon Mines at Ticonderoga, N.Y. Dixon’s Paint means easy work for th’ boys, less brush vee for th’ Dees ; , an’ an everlastin’ good job for the owners o Se bridges, boiler fronts, smokestacks, iron fences an’ all other metal surfaces. Write for booklet No. PAINT TALKS 938-B. NO. 1 Made in Jersey City, N.J., by the JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY Mikado Type Locomotive, Polson Logging Co. The Mikado is a good type for heavy hauling, where runs are fairly long and high steaming capacity is needed. The A \@enuine locomotive illustrated traverses 30 degree curves, and can be used on rails weigh- Rogers ~ Buffalo ing 45-50 pounds per yard. It is simple Knife Grinder in construction, strongly built, and rides well on uneven tracks. is waiting here to prove to you that it will actu- When in need of a logging locomotive, ally save you money. consult Try it at our risk and expense. This is not a ‘‘ Tissue Paper’ offer. It is backed by 35 ears’ service to users. ur Knife and Saw Fittin achinery literature ® bd tae was cs The Baldwin Locomotive Works SAMUEL C. ROCERS & CO. 1s Lock st. BUFFALO, N.Y. ees eee CLIMAX Improved Geared LOCOMOTIVES FOR SN9OD ANC A 62-ton Climax Locomotive Designed Especially for . Heavy Logging Work. 7 Climax Locomotives are successfully operated on steep grades and sharp curves. Any weight or gauge. Locomotives in stock for immediate shipment. Get Catalog ‘‘ H.” CLIMAX MANUFACTURING CO., 313 W. Main Street, CORRY, PA. VANCOUVER MACHINERY DEPOT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. HEISLER GEARED LOCOMOTIVES Especially adapted “3 for heavy hauling ee on steep grades, ——* sharp curves and ww uneven tracks. For aie re ee: logging, switching Bl xan\ and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.” Engine being operated by the srout Lreck Logging CLu., c1d. of Trout Creek, Canada Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works ERIE, PA., U.S. A. - 0., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent - Whitney Engineering C e \ 80 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Chain Mortiser 'T Chain Mortiser CANA ¢ Ota 9 ae en, ONTARIO ey "ie: "ian ean tee. ae hee, etheson, en, as tates oa — mes. ene! Risen te amc ens i Mile , No. 541 Chain Saw Mortiser The use of a Chain Saw Mortiser is acknowledged to be the improved method of mortising. Our Chain Saw Mortiser is an improved machine built from the original patented designs under sole Canadian license. Our Bulletins No. 551 and 541, illustrating the different sizes of these machines which we build, sent on request Canada Machinery Corporation, Limite Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. @ ALTO nes PIPRATY wW a A Pitt inis ot a oe oo Ye . iam OW ae SHINGLES | J LUMBER::. Cc OMPLETE. PLANTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE Or’ 5, KEGS, STAVES wifey BAR OUR SPECIALTY.NG *FOR_PRICES' AND. emcee PARTICULARS, ADDR ESS( EW a] 1 PETERGERLACH Cerner @ AND WOODWORKER 81 Lath Mill at a Low Price a is a well designed and sub- stantially constructed Pony Lath Mill. For mills where the work is not suffi- cient to justify the purchase of a large and expensive mill the machine illus- trated above will ‘‘fill the bill’ to perfection. Send for our prices and purticulars The D. S. Abbot i: Olean, New York "Proctor VENEERDRYER In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER you can dry veneers at less cost and with less waste than in any other system. Send for Bulletin No. 4 TRE PAILADELPAIA LEXTILE Macrinery Co. PAILADELPAIA, PA. 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Solid, Forged Steel Nigger Bar. We guarantee a positive steam cushion at each end of stroke. These Niggers are fitted with double ported balanced valves, absolutely guaranteed not to kick or stick. The value cases are bolted to cylinders on ‘‘eround”’ joints, are perfectly steam tight, not requiring packing. A Man with Over 40 Years’ Experience Mr. Erb, of the Genoa Bay Sawmill Co., British Columbia, who is operating one of our 10’ x 12’ Niggers says, it is the best Nigger he has ever seen. A man with his experience knows. Log Deck Equipment Cata- logue 101 giving full dimensions and _ specifica- tions forwarded on applica- tion. Standard Steam Nigger—Built with 6x8’, 8 x10’, 10°x12’, also 12’x14’ Cylinders The E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada Agencies: REAL— Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y — Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Ltd. g : IP E G— Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. VANCOUVER— Robert Hamilton & Co. Df CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Waterous Steel Carriages ! For Fast Cutting Service ASK THESE Crow’s Nest Pass Lumber Co,, Wardner, B.C. A. & F. Fraser, Pembroke, Ont. Georgetown Sawmill Co., Port Simpson, B.C. Gilmour & Hughson, Hull, Que. Kauri Timber Co., Ltd., Auckland, N.Z. W. C. E. Koch, Nelson, B.C. McLachlin Bros., Ltd., Arnprior, Ont. James McLaren Co., Ltd., Buckingham, Que. Wm. Milne & Son, North Bay, Ont. Nicola Valley Pine Lumber Co., Canford, B.C. North Channel Lumber Co., Ltd., Thessalon, Ont. Riordon Paper Co., Montreal, Que. Warren Lumber Co., Sellwood, Ont. Wayagamack Pulp and Paper Co., Three Rivers, Que. WATEROUS Steel Carriages are being used in the largest, best equipped Mills in Canada to-day. Built for fast cutting, for accuracy, and to give operating service, they are carefully put together of the best materials obtainable—they stay right. FNCREASE in cutting efficiency and the increase of cut- ting speed have been taken care of in the design of these Carriages. Improvements in the knee and head blocks and in all moving parts to overcome lost motion; a new Setworks—our No. 4—which absolutely prevents and will not develop slack; new style, inserted tooth, guick and easy operating dogs; a-friction receder that USE THE COUPON The Waterous Engine Works Co., Limited BRANTFORD, CANADA _ is operated with the Setworks—these special features are what keep the Waterous Steel Carriage at its place at the head of the list of ‘*‘ Up-to-date Sawmill Equipment.” We build our Steel Carriages in sizes of 36" to 72”. knee opening in any length and with any number of head blocks—screw or rack motion. They are adaptable for rope or gunshot feed, The Watereus ‘ Engine Works Co., Limited, BRANTFORD, CAN. Please send me your catalogue of Steel Car- riages No. 107. Name VALPARAISO, CHILE VANCOUVER, B.C. | WINNIPEG, MAN. | SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Sey kg CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER (Bee eCEes, $5,000,000.00 f@gzaauaaa) | ——— worth of mixed metals is what we market es vent PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. ! FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. oe i We solicit your pa'ronage HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada _ 3 New York, N. Y. London, England 3 St. Louis, Mo. | BATTS LIMITED WEST TORONTO THE LEATHER BELT MANUFACTURERS OF Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Pine Doors and Frames : Turned Newel Posts and Balusters dae oe MONTREAL TORONTO es WINNIPEG VANCOUVER & B ATTS LIMITED The J.C. McLaren Belting Co. MANUFACTURERS Limited WEST TORONTO, ONT. General Mill Supplies MONTREAL — H. Walters & ‘Sons ppmpesfcebtee VANCOUVER, B.C. Pomme (iii pail ES See: im 1142 Homer Street Limited 1 | SAR aan Baa Sos, Ge sa Branches : —s Mo co ee eS - 4 WINNIPEG, MAN. — Heed Office and Factory HULL, CANADA ii |) eae | 214 Princess Street THE LARGEST FACTORY |. FOR LUMBERING TOOLS + jf IN CANADA. = “Send for New Illustrated Chigtoeut Manufacturers of all kinds of Saws, res ice Hager Lunabeeiaid and files Tools, Machine Knives Vol. 33 Toronto, October 1, 1913 No. 19 A Test Like Time is Money The rapid cutting File is the economical File ¢” chain broken at 11,770 lbs. Tested Dp at McGill University in 1909 ; 25% More Weld = 25% More Strength - 25% More Wear Tested Steel Chain| Secured only with ; made at welds like THIS oF St. Catharines, Ont. cs ae by 'McKinnon Chain Co. STRONG GRIPPING POWER One of the characteristic features of Dick’s Belting is the strong gripping power, which ensures the transmission, positively without loss, of the whole power given off by the engine. The entire absence of stretching or slipping is another important quality Dick’s Belts possess. It will pay you to investigate these belts before buying any other make. Get a copy of Catalog No. 17. } DICK’S Balata Belting _ Leather Belting | Wood Split Pulleys Shafting © Hangers Iron Pulleys — Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver Files Branded American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith are rapid cutters made by NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY Port Hope, Ont. We manufacture all kinds of STEAM and POWER PUMPS for all kinds of service, using only the best material and _ work- manship. THE BELT YOU WILL EVENTUALLY USE We guarantee our ‘‘Camel Hair” Belting will outlast, transmit more power, prove easier on bearings, stretch less than any other class of belting running under same conditions, and if our claims are not borne out by results, we are bate onthe cost of our belt that, will make it ee a ee Th S t ae Laan Bee cuicrerue of belting. } Sane fee considered. . et c : - a e mart urner F. REDDAWAY AND COMPANY ove sees §= Machine Co., Limited MONTREAL Sole Makers a hese a F Stocks carried by The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Limited, _ Hamilton, Canada TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER THE STRONGEST CHAIN IN THE WORLD “Weldless i acca ae Steel Chain” Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiralty breaking load for iron chain of this. size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. i CAN YOU BEAT IT? WRITE FOR PARTICULARS B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited a a MONTREAL Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 62 CANADA LUMBERMAN AiR VO ODW ORKER Midland Planing Mill Products Don’t Fuss and Bother to import your Veneered Doors. Cut out the Long Delays and Customs Papers. Buy where the Factory is Handy, if you want to talk to them. Keep your money in Canada, where we employ Men, and not Girls to make doors. THE MIDLAND SPECIAL VENEERED Doo R S Canadian Biggest Made Door Stock Success Veneered of the Doors Season — — 34, in. Panel Heavy Rails Bolection Moulded Bench Finished Three Designs All Sizes Birch Plain Red Oak Our Announcement of the MIDLAND SPECIAL Low-Priced, High Grade Veneered Doors has met with INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS, and we have already booked orders for some of the largest Apartment and Hotel jobs, as well as a host of smaller orders. It’s a Good Door, honestly-built, Made in Canada——and it’s a ia success. Send for booklet, The Midland Special, with prices and discounts. This is the only Canadian made Veneered Door that competes successfully with American Stock ites! Get the ‘Best—It’s made in Canada Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Midland Ontario Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS The Supply is Great And so is the material. If your trade demands the best in the land try our Red and White Pine Better look your stock over now and anticipate your needs in Pine lumber. All kinds of dressing undertaken on short notice. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY ONTARIO 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 1912 Cut White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16. Com. and Dsg. (Box out) 2) eS) Ax 8 ex ZG ‘ iy 2 6/4 x 8 x 12/16 Ma te 5 ‘* 6/4 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 * ie 4 66 1 2 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 ‘*‘ = ‘© 2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. | Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION “YOU CAN ALWAYS lag DEPEND UPON OUR doesnt run good one day and | - poor the next, but | is always uniform in Quality and Grade. You can depend on it absolutely to be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN LUMSDEN “PINE THAT’S PINE ” Manufacturer of Pine Lumber . CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FASSETT LUMBER CO., LIMITED FASSETT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed Prompt Shipments EMPHASIZE THE POINT that you are selling HOCKEN’S HEMLOCK, DRESSED AND SIZED The result will be satisfied customers and increase in business. Prompt Shipments on Short Notice. Hocken Lumber Company, Limited Otter Lake Station, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN GILLIES DAVID ee J. S. GILLIES President Sec.-Treas. “co: Gee BROS. AESIDE, ON? 1873 BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited Manufactu WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE Planing Mill, Yard and O New York City MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway a Fraser Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., ta. Wholesale Lumber Dealers L uU m b e r C 0 e Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario — White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Lumber || eres, cc vath Laths ||... 53 Queen St. F. N. Watopiz, President. R. S. WALDIE, Vice-President. W. E. HARPkR, Secretary. The Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited Manufacturers of Lumb er, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ; Quebec Spruce «« Hemlock Cedar Shingles BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Pembroke, Ontario OFFERS Shipments Ix 4/7x aes White Pine Ix 8/up x 10/1 “ from Sia x 4/up x 10/16 “ rT «4 : 8/4 x I2 x 10/16 Mill Run 6/4 x 12x ie 1 % P 4/4x 12x 10/16 “ nt 4/4x6x10/16 ‘ es 4/4 x 7-9 and I1 x 10/16 Mill Run ; 4/4x8x10/16 Mill-Run Planing Bi4x tox toe « 4 5/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 * Mill 6/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ : 8/4x6x10/16 ‘“ in 8/4x8x 10/16 “ Connection 12/4 x 6/8 x 10/16 ts“ Squares Red Pine all Sizes 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mills on G. T. Ry. LONGEORD Toronto, Canada A VEN. RT. on TaN 0. Rr 801-2 C.P.R. Building MILEAGE 156 1/4 Cor. King & Yonge Pine Doors || ™™ RETAILER! ; We have in stock, ready to ship. That Are Right #3 Interior Finish No. 3 Pine Doors are the leaders in the line. We have put in special Gumwood (Red) _ B.C. Fir White Pine new plant and machinery in order to turn out the Oak Black Ash Red . best Pine Door that can be produced and we have Mahogany Red Birch Spruce now made No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty Geo. Pine Maple Cypress We are taking particular care of this line and we ¢ -y door to be th hl ll-mad | guarantee every door to be t co Wath aie ies Doors, Sash, Frames from good sound kiln-dried lumber. output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right price. Large and small shipments made on short General Millwork notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors Send us your enquiries In ear lots or local shipments Pembroke L amber Cs Webb Lumber Co., Limited Toronto Pembroke, Ontario River Ouelle Pulp “ Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE ® SOLICITED St. Pacome, Que., Canada Lumber Lath Pulpwood On I.C. a Mis East of CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS Wanted at once for : 1 x 45 10/16 fix 7/8?” ‘i - SW WD DO i at i el i a ALROADACE Red ind ‘hick Pine All Even Lengths Also 1 x 4 and up 6/16 Red and Jack Pine Culls. This is at New Liskeard and can be loaded quick. Planing Mill in connection. UNION LUMBER CO. ent Building LIMITED : medi: | . Canada 10 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine JoHn McKercow, W. K. GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO Wholesale Lumber - Lumber Grades Good Shipments Prompt WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUC E Prices Right 18 Foot and 16 Foot Ottawa Office : Montreal Office: 46 Hlgin St. 759 Notre Dame St., W B Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can-’ ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short Lath and White Cedar Shingles _ Wehavea full line in Pine, ei thee mage cae ; ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles, coer Gain Spruce and Jack Pine. | AUGER & SON QUEBEC 149 Broadway, New York City Also all grades and thick- ness in Birch, Maple and Elm. Have a few cars of 3 and 4ginch Maple and two cars of 2 and 3 inch Elm we must move. Get Any kind for any purpose MACHINERY For the sawmill, planing mill, Eepalx shop, s ste am or electric power ple an SEND FOR CATALOG The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: H. W. PETRIE, Limited Montreal Toronto, Ont. Vancouver Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND TIMBER White Pine, Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock Oak Monldings, Doors Sashes and Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. Interior Trim Mill Work. - NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. our prices. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your orders Orillia, Ont. WE WANT 5/4 - 6/4 - 8/4 - 12/4 White Pine. Write us describ- ing your stock. q A i L Fi = Tramways, Sidings, Etc. New and Second Han YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO R,. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Hardwood Flooring Buffalo The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by siemow 6x08, uo. | | C, G, Anderson Lumber Company, Limited W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Manufacturers and_ Strictly Wholesale Saddle Tank Locomotives Dealers in Lumber Geared Locomotives SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding Phone M. 6316 TORONTO James _ Gillespie Pine and Hardwood er Cae 206 Manning Chambers era bis All Secondhand Toronto , Lath and Shingles Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal North Tonawanda, N. Y. Tees W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and Work- - ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, Timber Estimates! We make accurate cruises of stand- ing timber, topographical maps, and advise as to forest management for— TIMBER OWNERS BONDING HOUSES MILL OPERATORS Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. New York Boston 475 Fourth Ave. 625 Tremont Bldg. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY, WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. OF want to buy Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Elm. Office, Yards and Warehouse CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M.C. R. R. DETROIT, MICH. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ‘‘ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN “Well Bought is Half Sold”’ Special Hardwood Ofter 125,000 ft. 12,000 ft. 40,000 ft. 40,000 ft. 18,000 ft. 16,000 ft. 4/4” 4/4” 4/4” 4/4” 4/4” 6/4" No. 1 Common & Better Birch No. 1 Common Birch No. 2 Common Birch No. 1 Common & Better Basswood No. 2 Common Basswood Firsts & Seconds Basswood F.0.B. Deer Lake Dry and Well Manufactured Good Grades Prompt Shipments Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 1026-32 Traders Bank Bldg, 1 oronto,Ont. Mills : Byng Inlet, Ont. WOODWORKER We. are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers Handles (3 or more ply) (all descriptions) Hoops Staves Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office: Dashwood House g Broad St., E.C. Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TECTONA,” Glasgow Ax and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: . 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Vour Inquaries. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN (REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Send Us Your Enquiries For :— NORWAY 1-in. to 6-in. thick x 4-in. to 12-in. wide. STOCKS or SIDINGS. Also WHITE PINE 1-in. to 3-in. thick, x 4-in. and up to very wide—all grades. The Hurdman Lumber Co. OTTAWA, CANADA Limited EASTERN Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Hardwoods, Timber, Lath and Shingles . WESTERN British Columbia Timber at Lowest Prices and any Sizes. We are open to BUY cuts of Pine; Spruce; Hemlock; Basswood and Ash; and will be pleased to hear from manufacturers having anything to dispose of for cash, will also make contracts now for Basswood to be taken out this winter. Williams Lumber Company Wholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED All All White Pine a Specialty Sizes Grades Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS 5 FOR QUICK SALE Stock at Bruce Mines, Ontario 500 M ft. 4/4 and 8/4 Spruce 250 M ft. 4/4 and 8/4 Hemlock 500 M Lath, White Pine, Spruce and Hemlock 100 M 4/4—6/4 and 8/4 Red Birch 40 M 4/4—6/4 and 8/4 Red Oak Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited SUDBURY, ONT. OTTAWA, ONT. AND WOODWORKER Everything in Lumber Wholesale and Retail Write or wire us for your requirements The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada Send me Your Orders for... . 100 M 1 x 4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190 Mix5 * cs sé ce 66 66 75M1x9 * 6s 6s 6c 6c ‘ 60 M1x10 * Of OG “ CG “é Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER (1°? stim, 200 and Shingles Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. “Stock up before fall rush. Lumber with us is moving fast. We have everything you want so write us for your requirements. We handle hard and soft lumber. Watch for the Bull Dog.” THE LONG LUMBER CO. Branch Office Head Office TORONTO, ONT. HAMILTON, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. 1913 Sawing 4/4’ and 5/4” Spruce 2x 8 and’2 x 10) Spice Dry Factory White Pine—all thicknesses. CANADA LUMBERMAN. AND WOODWORKER 13 Mason, Gordon & Co. 25.32: Montreal, Que. Everything in Timber Car and Cargo lots only Douglas Fir, Pine, Hemlock, Spruce, Yellow Pine and Oak Write, Wire or Phone for Prices - Western Office :—Pacific Building, VANCOUVER, B. C. JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE PLAYFAIR « WHITE Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty Do You Handle Interior Trim? "THERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. ESTABLISHED 1855 THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. LUMBER IN TRANSIT OF PENETANGUISHENE We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into flooring or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. HEMLOocK BILLSTuFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait towrite. Phone us your requirements. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. Ranicd All stock sized or matched if required. Meaford, Ontario Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT=-TREAS. Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. 14 CANADA [ ” “WA Te” ! | ) —_——_—— ( ty a (NN INtuiereealt — ———<—— = = = i] = z = = "eqn it ri ) qari Witton Pe Wy, cari} WU byatay ; : It The Fesserton Timber Co., Limited Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce & Hardwoods 20M. ft. 3x 8x10-16M.R. Red Pine 29M. ft. 2x 10-18 19M. 2 x 810/16 oY Ge 30M. ft. 3x 8 10/16 M.R. Spruce 50M. ft. 3x 10 10/16 nt Be 50M. ft. 2 x 12 10/16 60 “ 50M. ft. 1 x 12 10/16 le ‘ ALL 1912 CUT 15 Toronto St., TORONTO MILLS : FESSERTON, ONT. LARKIN LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. 540 Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto We solicit your inquiries for— WHITE PINE 4/4 and 8/4 Good Sidings. 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 Shop. 6/4 x 10 and 12, Common and Dressing. 4/4 x 6, 8, 10 and 12 Mill-Run. HARDWOOD 8/4Hard Maple, No. 1 Common and Better, choice quality and color. 4/4 Birch, all grades. 4/4 Cherry, all grades. PHONE ADELAIDE 1783 We make a specialty of filling orders for mixed carloads. W. T. EAGEN We have in stock fulllines of HARDWOOD including Basswood, Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Black Ash, Beech WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU 203-4 McKinnon Building TORONTO, ONT. nT nme Phone Main 6316 LeNDMUSONYPRSY — YHAULANTO LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER , | | | | /Jbsreriersmceneayy ' Pry Cuca | ] 41 Yt rereaest ff y | JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers Special Offerings: .(1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry SPRUCE x 8-10, No. 1 Dry RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry WHITE PINE—1% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls LATH—12—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO We have to offer the following SPRUC 2x 4, 10/16’ Mill Run - 129,559 feet 2x 6, 10/16 Mill Run - 310,063 feet 2x 8, 10/16’ Mill Run - 211,946 feet 2x 10, 10/16’ Mill Run - 80,685 feet Lengths and widths piled separately. Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO ~ Spears & Lauder Head Office: 501 Kent Bldg., TORONTO Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Hardwood, Hemlock and Pine Lumber Can ship immediately 6x6’ to 12x12” Hemlock and Pine timbers, also Hemlock ties. ‘ Do You Want a Salesman? q Every live lumber salesman in Can- ada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘(Wanted and For Sale”’ department of this paper. CANADA LUMBERMAN MONEREAL- Canada Large stock of 1” 1%”, 1%” and 2” WHITE PINE, Bone dry. SPECIAL LOW PRICES on 1%", 1%’, and 2’ Shipping cull sidings and cut ups. Offices at : : Mills at 97 St. James St., Montreal Mack Axes ——The World’s Best——, HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER Mont Laurier, P. Q. AND WOODWORKER 15 Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Shawanaga, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: BEAVER 66 66 9? OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. “CANADIAN MADE” Fourdrinier Wires and Cylinder Covers Manufactured in Ottawa by the Capital Wire Cloth & Mfg. Co. Dandy Rolls and Cylinder Moulds ‘imited Repaired and Recovered 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 110 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. 1 left-hand steam nigger. 1 Log-loader. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. 2 Roger Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and lumber. 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. 2 Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. . band saws. 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water Pumps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 hp. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light arc generator. There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. Limited 26 Ernest Avenue, TORONTO, CANADA 16 CANADA, LUMBERMAN AND MAW OODWORKER FIR TIMBERS HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES LET US QUOBED YOURE RICHES Thurston-Flavelle Lumber Company MANUFACTURERS OF — British Columbia Red Cedar Exclusively Heavy Fir Dimension A, 0 and 6 inch “CLEAR A” he Particular Specialty | Cedar Bevel Siding. | : as a ce npc We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to The Heavier tt 1s the Better we like it 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. Our grade is posttively right, and prices will please 2 Timberland Lumber Co., Limited Head Office and Mills, Port Moody, B.C. | | Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. . : Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. Eastern Agents, Gull River Lumber Co., Ltd., Lindsay, Ont. Shidment by PRR, G.N-R.R of BCELR.R, EXTRA XXX RED CEDAR SHINGLES. | Imperial Timber & Trading Co., Limited Office :—Corner Front, Alberta and Dufferin Streets—Vancouver, B. C. Manufacturers and Dealers in Fir and Cedar Lumber, Interior Finish, Sash, Doors and all classes of millwork. Specialty Mill and Factories located Mixed Car Trade on C. P. Ry., G. N. Ry. and B. C. Electric. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 17 Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AGENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. Jj. B. Snowball Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada Rough and Finished . For Sale— ® . 200,000 of 3x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, fact f 1912 Shingles, Lath, Piano 100,000 of Pine Boards, mil ee ie Gueeintes aide sakt ups ay and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. @ T Carloads of N B ick Extra Shingles - Sounding Board Stock, etc. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles We invite correspondence re “Dalhousie” Brand Edward Partington N. B. Cedar Shingles {..a-; | Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Special Prices for shipment to All Ontario Points Head Office, St. John, N.B. Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto Manufacturers of If You Need a Position , Bleached a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man Sulphite Pulp no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch Silverey sauce’ poabiee Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto Hardwoods 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. | Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER t fo) 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company ' Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS Below is a list of Dry Lumber which we can Ship Promptly ian CHESTNUT 1s & 2s 4/4, 7 to 1%, 5 cars. We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, Is & 2s 4/4, 8 cars Is & 5 5/4, 7 to 11, 8 cars. Is & 2s 5/4, 2 cars. DS Ge ’ sf) re Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs Is & 2s 6/4, 3 cars Is & 2s 4/4, 12 to 17, 1 car. = 1s & 2s 8/4, 1 car. } ‘ en fie 4 Is & 2s 1 face, 3 cars. WHITE OAK r=], Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. No. 1 common 4/4, 5 cars. 9 oe (e) pping ss 1s and 2s 4/4, 2 cars. 54 sats . 5 No. 1 common 5/4, 2 cars. 1s and 2s 5/4, 4 cars. ( / Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. No. 1 common 6/4, 3 cars. tse ande2e16/4apactes No. 1 common 8/4, 2 cars. ote Sota Wormey 4/4, 4 Us ang oa ve s oan No. 1 common,4/4, 10 cars. Oud. “Sound Wormey 5/4, 2 No. 1 common 5/4, 3 cars. (SBNES No. 1 common 6/4, 2 cars. No. 1 common 7/4, 3 cars. EINSSNONOND No. 1 common 8/4, 2 cars. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Clear aes 4 to 6 in. wide, ==W.M.RITTER LUMBER COMPANY= ITTER LUMBER 4/4, ca Manufacturers of Bee ee | ED OL wide, 1 car, 1s and 2s ie 5 cars, e 1s and 2s 5/4, 2 cars, : POPLAR 1s and 2s 7/4, 1 car. a p e e e Cc 1 r Cc 1s & 2s 5/8, 24 to 27, 1 car. Is and 2s 8/4, 2 cars. b) >] b 1s & 2s 5/8, 18 to 23, 2 cars. No. 1 common 4/4, 2 cars. 1s & 2s 5/8, 28 net, 1 car. No. 1 common 5/4, 1 car. Is & Ys 3/4, 18 to 28, 1 car. No. 1 common 6/4, 1 car. asSsSwoo an em Oc um er Is & 2s 5/8, 7 to 17, 1 car. No. 1 common 8/4, 2 cars. All our own manufacture, band sawed, and spent Sh seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN Canadian Representative : John Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada f} Phone maa 3222 LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK HOBART & CO. POPLAR ASH Special Attention to our Canadian Trade Yards at Nashville, Tenn. CHOICE We can ship you promptly any of the above Southern Hardwo O d S, Stock, Carefully Inspected WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Cypress, Wistar Underhill & Nixon Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES Real Estate Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Canadian Representatives : 53 STATE STREET x BOSTON, MASS. W. ANDERSON : 288 Ottawa Avenue, : “Wy 417, . rae >} o) DRESS—HOBCO BOST ‘rade JOHNSON : LONDON ONTARIO : PHONE 4170 YARD AT—PRISON POINT CABLE ADDRES O ON CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 1g ao’ W. FE. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. The Atlantic Lumber Co. 20,000,000 F eet Head Office: “BOSTON, MASS. to Market This Year Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber All well seasoned lumber in finest ship- Canadian Branch ping condition.. Stock includes MA- 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto HOGANY. POPLAR. OAK. MA. Robert Vestal, Manager ’ ) ) PEE “BURGH. ASH... CHESTNUT ANYTHIN IN OAK LUMBER : : : : : “ ~ GUM, CHERRY and BLACK WAL- NUT. Solid or mixed cars. Yellow Pine Timber Canadian deliveries made within ten days from receipt of orders. Our prices And Lumber Rough or Dressed are attractive. Car Material and Long Timbers a Specialty Send us your requirements PROMPT SHIPMENTS E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. Caflisch Brothers Ellisville Cincinnati he owe ae pent Jamestown, N.Y Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers and woodwork- ing establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto, Canada 20 CANADA” LUMBERMAN ANDY WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, ”” Mestzal’?. o. , 9 9 ————=MANUFACTURERS AND (WHC ESS2E) DEALERS Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin Always Insist On “ PRATTS ” Moudirariang ane MACHINERY And You CAN’T Go Wrong Zz: We Build a Full Line of Box Machinery PRATTS Preparations are never peddled. Our goods are sold by established dealers exclusively—men you know, and who can be found when you want them. You are fully protected when you deal with them and with this Company. Forty Years of Success is the record of the Pratt Food Company—the oldest concern in America manufacturing stock and poulty preparations. PRATTS Animal Regulatov...... in small packages also 25-lb. pail, $3.50, 100-Ib. bag, $11.00 a PRATTS Colic Cure........................:: $1.00 PRATTS Liniment..........5............:.566 25e. 50e. $1.00 PRATTS Distemper and Pink Eye : CHPre se ee ee ce Double cae PRATTS Healing Ointment.............. 25e. 50e. PRATTS Heave, Cough and Cold Curent: Loe ene 50c. $1.00 PRATTS Spavin Remedy.................. 50e. $1.00 PRATTS Hoof Ointment.................. 50c. Your Money Back lf They Fail Order from your nearest dealer. He is authorized to refund your money if you are not satisfied with results. If your dealer cannot supply, order direct from us. Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Limited TORONTO Double Cabinet. Fitting Saw. Write to-day for particulars. B. G. Luther Co., Inc. 91 Foster Street Worcester, - There is un- Are You Interested Le dountcaineeee in British Colum- EIN pam : e S all kinds. bia Trade? OX & " re 4 ™. e e Cant Hooks, Boom Chains, Timber Dogs trate our Ad- Thei te ; : lf vertising ser- : e immensi CON SY SMe, ME : It is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. of the Lumber t Gig / a nieces oe Let us figure on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Industry will e SS ’ Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shackles, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log ithi ; Ke Oy SEN we can please Stamping, Hammers, etc. ee a ew, hag Tia QS you. Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of the lum- years make & berman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the this Province lowest price. ; ; the most im- : Seo Write us for particulars and prices portant in the SS Lumberman © whole Domin- a Crowe & Wilson Chambers ARGALL BROTHERS Three Rivers, Quebec | ion. Beach Seniesa CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ¥- CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Fi . ’ - Spruce ,- Everything in Timber yee Pine Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. be ce, Made for Lumbermen mca “Carss” Mackinaw Clothing CARSS mackinaws are so thoroughly and substantially made that you will always wear ‘‘ Carss’’ after you have tried them. “Carss” Mackinaws have been the lumberman’s favorite for over thirty years and are the only waterproof mackinaws made in Canada. Every garment is examined before the ‘‘Carss’’ Mackinaw label is put on it, insuring entire satisfaction. Insist on getting ‘‘Carss’’ Mackinaws. Write to-day for booklet. Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co. Limited Orillia - Ontario For low prices and prompt shipment of WellaeaePine Timbers California White Pine Short Leaf Finish California Sugar Pine Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash : i Cypress and Arizona Soft Pine New Brunswick Shingles Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. ‘s* LOUIS WUICHET Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber 22 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Write Dept. A. for Prices on 1913 Cut of Stock White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST” Our stoves are specially designed All Kinds of Stoves fait to meet all requirements of camp work. We know exactly what is neces- Large or Small Camps sary and desirable in this class of stove. We put into all our stoves the best of material and workmanship | Se ae coupled with the best of expert | | aay experience. [seatl | f ate mn The ‘Leader Range’ for coal and “| PHM? een wood, shown in this cut is specially adapted to Lumberman Camps, Boarding Houses, Hotels and Rail- read Construction Camp Work. We also make this Range with side hinge doors. It is large, heavy and strongly. sills ss — built. Has good oven space and ae = | large heating surface. When a iy good, solid, reliable stove is wanted the ‘Leader’ will give satisfaction. Write for our catalogue. NO. 10-36A SIX HOLE LEADER RANGE AND RESERVOIR ADAM HALL, Limited - Peterborough, Ontario Manufacturers if Ranges, Heaters, etc., for Lumber Camps, Hotels, and Rae. Construction 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 114x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No. 1 1x4 1x9 1}4x7 4 2x9 1x5 14x8 2x10 1x6 ’ 14x9 3x4 1x7 14x10 3xo 3x6 14x6 2x3 2x8 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 When the gang fe oa HE Millman who is studying for efficiency must see the waste in using Belts that go wrong—tying up the whole outfit. He must see | the waste of precious time—which is money. He must also see the loss entailed by a gang being thrown off work, but not off the pay roll. A cheap belt piles up a bill of expense that may seem purely in- cidental—but which is directly attributable to poor belting. A belt runs slack and must be fixed—stopping an expensive machine, wasting the men’s time which runs quickly into money— often falling down on deliveries and losing business. A Goodyear Belt will not run slack—Because it will not stretch. In the making of Goodyear belting, the many plies of hard-fibre cotton duck— each thoroughly permeated with rubber “friction” —are compressed into a solid combination of strength and grip. Fhe Goodyear “‘curing” or vulcanizing is done while the Belt is stretched to its utmost limit by special machinery. All tendency to stretch in service is taken away. That is why Goodyear Belts do not stretch in service. The toughness of carefully-tested cotton fibre, inseparably united under tremendous pressure with high-grade rubber friction, makes a pliable Belt of great strength. GOODYEAR BELTS Goodyear Belts grip the pulleys. They convey ALL the power because they do not slip. The outer surface of rubber holds tenaciously to the pulley. The belt is pliable under any weather conditions. This rubber covering protects the inner fabric of the Belt from rain, oil, etc., which would cause rot and decay. Neither heat nor cold, rain or shine, can affect the pliability and effectiveness of our Rubber Belts. They re- main soft under the hardest service. Repeat orders from millmen, and big increases in sales, prove that they are satisfying the de- mands of experienced men. , draws a cae GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. of Canada, Limited Head Office, TORONTO Factory, Bowmanville Our free book on choosing a belt would interest you. A card to our nearest branch will bring you one. Branches at Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Hamilton, London, Toronto, Montreal, St, John, N,B, 101 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yard and Piling Facilities at Bathurst, N. B. SPECIAL PRICES—For Quick Sale q Our mill started sawing April 29th and is running night and day, cutting our 1913 supply of logs. q@ In consequence of this we need more piling space and wish to move the balance of our 1912 cut, which is choice stock and bone dry. * Spruce, Clear and No. 1 White Pine, No. 3 Barn & Better | 2” Scant x 4” and up, 6 ft. and up. 200 M—very 1 x 46” x 10 ft. and up - 300M. small percentage under 10 ft, 1 x'G: ; - - 250 M.” 1 Xx 8” 66 66 a 4 ps aa M. 1 x 10” us S - - - ~ 100 M. Spruce Merchantable 1 <7! andiip. ch 2” Scant x 6” x 10 ft. and op = we A OOUM AC Kah eee te < - - - 400 M. DN Sn xe OF 5 150 M. 1% x4” “ 69 ft. - - - 20 M. 2 AE OU 2 a ake = 5 - 100M.. 1%x7" “10 ft and up - - - 400 M. 2! 4 xT 10 te and sip.) c= 30 M. 2S igo Ss ona 3 - 100M. 3” 211" and Io! awn CS A Wo hegeun th : : White Pine, Mill Run : All choice stock and bone dry. 3 x 6" and up, 10 ft. and up - - 300M. CAN LOAD SAME DAY AS ORDER IS RECEIVED. WIRE OR WRITE PROMPTLY. Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited Bathurst, New Brunswick CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 25 THE FINAL CHOICE OF THE DISCRIMINATING PURCHASER “DEFIANCE”’ WOODWORKING MACHINES Have stood the test of time and are service-proven. The accompanying engraving represents the new ‘ NO. 303 AUTOMATIC DOUBLE COPYING LATHE Which has been designed for the turning of irregular shapes from wood, two at a time, and is one of the numerous new and valuable tools which we have just placed on the market. We want to tell you more about it. Write us for further particulars and price. The DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS - Defiance, Ohio, U.S.A. CTE dd :—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland), : ¢ Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). No. 303 Automatic Double Copying Lathe Ute tiry UNVeNy APLE LEAF SAWS APLE LEAF SAWS, “THE PROVEN BEST,” absolutely guaranteed. Be M sure and specify Improved Racer Cross Cut Saw when ordering your camp sup- plies. They are made of Razor steel and tempered by our secret process, which gives the best results under actual working conditions in the bush. Shurly-Dietrich Co., Limited, $7, Branch: VANCOUVER, B.C. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yes they y ak Oda The World-Famous aes eaOUS [De SIMONDS ° y 3 have been giv- ing such universal satisfaction to Lum- Crescent-Ground [‘CROSS8S-CUT BEN bermen and Loggers for so many years and in so many different parts of the world. Crescent grinding and Simonds Steel 1s a combination that makes the best edge-holding, even tempered, well MADE IN wearing cross-cut saw that the skill MONTREAL of man has yet been able to produce. Price is not the factor; it is only results that ~count in making this the most economical saw on the market. SIMONDS CANADA SAW COMPANY, LIMITED St. Remi St. and Acorn Ave., Montreal, Que. Vancouver. B. C. or St. John, N. B. The Cast of Loniber Production can be reduced to the minimum if care is exercised in the selection of the ‘machinery. For years KNIGHT’S SAW MILL MACHINERY has been known to lum- bermen as the Quality Line that makes for effic- iency in lumber produc- tion — better Jumber at. less cost. The style “S” mill shown herewith is built as a single mill only, and is especially recommended for cutting out small tracts of timber. — Its size permits of easy transportation from tract to tract. Full details of this mill and our entire line is giv- en in our catalog. Write for a copy. THE KNIGHT MFG. CO., Canton, Ohio. Canadian Distributors :—R. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver, B. C.. o Long Mfg. Co., ons Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN A National Journal @nada jumber Issued on the Ist and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: Benen tO = ~ Telephone A. 929" - - 220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. Randolph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building FOMMON ENG: .-..- - (=). 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; other foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. Vol. 33 Toronto, October 1, 1913 No. 19 Lumber Insurance Alterations Irom information which the Canada [Lumberman has recently obtained from a thoroughly reliable source it is learned that the Can- adian Fire Underwriters Association is seriously considering the question of altering the rates upon lumber and sawmill risks, with a view to avoiding such’ serious losses as have occurred during the past few years. In the case of sawmills, the Underwriters have pre- pared statements showing that during the last few years, excluding 1913, the loss on sawmills has amounted to eighty per cent. of the premiums and that during the present year the percentage has been even higher. This, they claim, involves a loss to the insurance com- panies because the business cannot be done on a margin of twenty per cent. enquiries are now being made into the best methods of altering this situation from the point of view of the insurance companies. Two remedies suggest themselves to the Underwriters. One is an increase of the base rate for insurance upon sawmill and lumber risks. The other is the tightening up of the schedules in such a way as to edu- cate policy-holders into taking greater precaution against fires. This latter method appears to the underwriters as the logical one under the circumstances. Jf anything is to be done it is also the method which will appeal to the lumbermen themselves. Information which the Canada lumberman has secured indicates that lumber manufac- turers and owners would not listen for a moment to any proposal for increasing the base rate of insurance upon their risks. They would be likely, however, to co-operate as fully as possible with any pro- posal which would assist them in the prevention of fires upon their properties. By increasing the charge for neglecting various import- ant precautions for the prevention of fires, it is probable that the desired effect would be obtained. The loss ratio would be reduced in AND WOODWORKEK 27 connection with important risks and the cost of insurance to the in- sured would be no greater. One of the important precautions which the underwriters have in mind is that of employing a capable watchman and keeping loiterers out of the yards and plants. Some heavy losses which have occurred of late are said to have been the result of failure to enforce one or other of these precautions. It is likely that the underwriters, in drawing up a new schedule, would consider increasing the charge for risks on which satisfactory attention is not given to these features. Another important matter which the underwriters are consider- ing seriously is the amount of insurance carried upon lumber stocks. Under present conditions, lumber stocks are insured according to their market value. A man whose stocks are completely destroyed thus makes a very satisfactory profit, according to the ideas of the insurance companies. The underwriters are now considering a pro- posal that lumber stocks should only be insured up to ninety per cent. of their market value, this ninety per cent. to cover the co- insurance feature if the policy includes one. In this way the com- panies hope to leave with the insured, a greater interest in the safety of his stocks. None of these matters have as yet come to a head, but the under- writers are making careful investigations into the situation and will! in all*probability be prepared in the near future to make the changes which they consider necessary. Lumber manufacturers and dealers will therefore be well advised to give this matter their careful at- tention, holding meetings if necessary to discuss the situation and be prepared to protect their interests in any way that may become necessary. Few Forest Fires This Year Canada has not alone been fortunate during the present year in escaping serious loss by forest fires. The middte of September prac- tically brings the fire season on the United States national forests to an end and this year there has been less damage than in any previous year recorded. The immunity from loss has been due to two prin- cipal causes, partly to a favorable season, but largely to a much bet- ter organization for fire prevention than has been attained hereto- lore. ‘The effectiveness of the organization is shown ‘particularly by the fact that while there were in all approximately 2,260 fi-es, as against 2,470 last year, yet the area burned so far this year is only about 60,000 acres as against 230,000 acres in 1912, and 780,000 in 1911. A single administrative district, which covers the intermountain region of southern Idaho, western Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and west- ern Arizona, gives an example of the most favorable sittiation. +3 fires were encountered, 29 of which originated in Idaho. The to- tal area burned over amounted to only 956 acres, which 1s consider- ably less than four one-hundred-thousandths of the total area patrolled by forest officers in these states. Only California, Arizona, and New Mexi- co have suffered most during the past season. The various causes of fires have not changed greatly in their relative proportions. roads and lightning head the list, with campers next. There has been, however, a marked decrease in the matter of fires caused by burning brush, which, according to the forest officers, indicates a closer co-operation with the settlers in and near the forests and with timberland owners in fire prevention and control. Rajl- It is still true, nevertheless, that a large proportion of all fires started are due to human agencies and may generally be charged against carelessness. ires caused by lightning are, of course, not preventable, but the system of lookouts by which they may be detected immediately after being set is greatly lessening the loss from this source. The importance to the lumberman of the improved methods of preventing forest fires, is widely recognized and the results of the last two years are looked upon generally as giving promise of much more efficient protection in the future than in the past. Trade With Great Britain A statement recently issued by the British Board of Trade deals with the trade in paper and pulp between Canada and the United Kingdom for the year 1912. Its chief interest lies in the fact that it 28 CANADA illustrates the gradual decline in the interest which Canada has been British paper market, so far as newsprint and writings are concerned. Apparently Canada’s place is being taken by Scan- dinavia and Germany. The total imports of paper and boards in 1912 was 294,786 cwts. valued at £137,584, as against £141,137 in 1911, £182,739 in 1910, £221,226 in 1909, £229,932 in 1908 and £155,172 in 1907. Paper for printing and writing was imported from Canada to the following extent :—1912, 77,015 cwts. valued at £41,594; 1911, 99,545 cwts., £55,811; 1910, 186,881 ecwts., £92,691; 1909, 326,141 ewts., £161,790; 1908, 343,434 cwts., £179,934; 1907, 215,440 cwts., valued at £104,178. Strawboards, mill and wood pulp boards were imported from Canada as follows:—1912, 217,771 cwts., valued at £95,990); 1911, 193,862 cwts., e2Sa;27oi) OL; 99'2 76 Kewitsem 0, O0ce 1909, 132387 cwts., £59,294; 1908, 122,667 cwts., £52,998; 1907, 107,- 282 cwts., valued at £48,605. From these figures it will be seen that Canada’s exports of news- print and writings have fallen off rapidly during the past six years, taking in the LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER but that exports of boards to the British markets have increased. This increase however, is small compared with those of Holland, Belgium and Germany. Exports of printing and writing papers from Great Britain to Canada were valued at nearly £300,000. The figures for the five preceding years were as follows:—1911, £233,063; 1910, £218,738% 1909) £169; 164; 19085 = IWS0:26a5 NOU7 elo2. 26: Exports of wood pulp from Canada to the United Kingdom have shown remarkable fluctuations ; the figures for the last six years being as follows :—1912, 43,398 tons valued at £102,102; 1911, 33,563 tons, £75,189; 1910, 69,739 tons, £161,779; 1909, 108,336 tons, £284,172; 1908, 98,791 tons, £286,455; 1907, 64,548 tons, valued at £168,793. These figures cover both mechanical and chemical wood pulp. Newfoundland’s exports show remarkable gains, the figures be- ing as follows :—Paper: 1912, 790,633 cwts., valued at £394,764; 1911, 923,116 cwts., £264,562; 1910, 340,365 cwts., valued at £101,362; 1911, 30,454 tons, £75,562; 1910, 340,365 cwts., valued at £31,463. No figures are recorded beyond 1910. British Columbia and the Panama Canal An interesting analysis of the shipping situation which will de- velop out of the completion of the Panama canal, so far as it effects the lumbering industry on the Pacific coast, both in the United States and Canada, was recently given by Mr. Robert Dollar of San Fran- cisco, Cal., the widely known and remarkably successful lumberman. Mr. Dollar is remembered by many Canadian lumbermen because his first experiences in the lumbering industry were obtained in the Ot- tawa Valley. He was engaged later on, on his own account, in the Muskoka District. For ‘some time he was manager of the important lumber interests of Mr. H. H. Cook. In 1888 he transferred his in- terests to the Pacific Coast and, from that date to the present, has en- joyed remarkable success. In a recent issue of the American Lum- berman, Mr. Dollar discussed the Pacific Coast shipping situation, via the Panama Canal as follows: “We need only consider the movement as being from west to east. No doubt some yellow pine and hardwood will move from east to west, but the volume will be comparatively small. A great deal of uncertainty exists on this question. As it is one largely of ship- ping I will endeavor to show the situation from that viewpoint. “Commodities can be carried profitably in small steamers a short distance only. The greater the distance the larger the vessel re- quired. For example, a vessel carrying 500,000 feet of lumber could not profitably be run a greater distance than 750 miles. I have ex- perimented with different sized vessels between Puget Sound and China, the distance being about the same as to New York via the Canal, and found that three millions would be a minimum, and any cargo up to five millions is much more profitable. “Among the American vessels engaged in the lumber trade on this Pacific coast there is not one large enough. The new steamer John A. Hooper is the largest, and it carries only 2,250,000 feet, and among the ordinary cargo boats, outside of the regular lines, I do not know of a single available vessel, so that lumber carrying will have to be done by the regular liners. The American-Hawaiian, Grace & Company, and Luckenback Steamship Company all have vessels that will carry lumber, although they are all better adapted for general merchandise than for lumber, and in regular liners sailing promptly on time lumber loading and discharging; but to develop the lumber trade to the best advantage steamers especially built for the lumber trade would be the most successful and would develop the trade better. At the present time there is no talk of any such vessels being built. That is the ves- sel situation from and between American ports. : “We now have to consider the situation from a British Columbia cargoes are not as desirable on account of slower point of view; that is, carrying lumber from there to New York. Any foreign steamer may engage in this trade, so it is free to the compe- tition of the world, any number of suitable steamers being at all times available. . “The price of lumber in British Columbia has been higher than on the American side, but at present the price is about the same on each side of the line, so it comes down to the cost of transportation. The following is a comparison of two ships of the same size: British - American Dead Weight from rom F B. C. Puget Sound First cost of an 8,000-ton D. W. steamer that would carry 4,000,000 (1 doubt if the American vessel could be bought for this price to-day) . .$250,000 $500,000 Cost of carrying a cargo of lumber from British Columbia or Puget Sound to New York, the total time loading, discharging and steaming, estimated duration, 60 days; distance, 6,000 interest on investment, 6 per cent.; insur- ance, 6 per cent., and depreciation, 6 per cent., AL wont Gi. IS) ip Eeime. rt White crew wages and stores of all Reed ie miles ; 7 083 14,166 8,640 10,040 1,050 tons of coal at $5 5,250 5,250 Canal tolls (American measurement) 45800 Gi lest Tonnage dues, pilotage, etc. ; fads 600 520 Stevedoring 4,000,000 feet in and Sit 6,200 7,200 10 per cent. profit on investment for 60 days 4,166 8,333 Total cost of carrying 4,000,000 feet . .$. 36,739 $ 45,509 Average cost per M feet ... $9.18 $11.38 “Our will be paid. gress will take off the duty ; cost. “Tf oil were used for fuel that would reduce the cost 50 cents a thousand, but in the above calculation no provision has been made to take the vessel back to the Pacific coast. I assume, however, it could get enough to pay its own way, and if an Asiatic crew were employed on the British ship the price would be further reduced. “You will see that the first cost of an American steamer is the first serious handicap, and with the higher cost of American wages it runs up the cost so that competition is impossible. Needless to say, 3ritish Columbia will supply all the lumber it can cut for our eastern Government has not told us on what measurement tolls I have put in American measurement. I assume Con- if not, that must be added to the British market. The Varied Uses of Sawdust Not so very long ago about the only real use anyone had for sawdust was for packing ice. That was when small local sawmills were more common, and the amount of this form of waste was, or at any rate appeared, comparatively small. Now, when the tendency is to consolidate these into large mills with a capacity of several hundred thousand feet of lumber per day, the daily waste in sawdust fuel for a considerable time in Europe by a very simple process. ‘shavings and sawdust are first steam-dried, the water contained in CANADA is seen to be enormous and much experimenting is being done to discover new methods of utilizing it. Perhaps the most promising venture in sawdust utilization in this county is the manufacture of ethyl (or grain) alcohol. The saw- dust is treated with suphuric acid under suitable conditions, result- ing in the formation of sugar, which is then fermented to produce al- cohol. Several plants have been erected to produce alcohol from wood in this manner, and, though there are some difficulties still to be overcome, the ultimate success of the process on a commercial scale is assured. Sawdust has been successfully manufactured into briquets for The the wood being thus evaporated and the resin almost liquefied. The sawdust is then compressed under heat into briquets of the desired size, the contained resin acting as a binder. A firm in Vancouver is engaged in a similar line of manufacture, the sawdust being com- pressed into a cylindrical tube where it is cut into short lengths by a revolving knife, emerging in the form of small round briquets. These briquets are clean to handle, easy to kindle, and leave very little ash. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 In England, sugar is manufactured on a commercial scale by treating sawdust in closed retorts with weak sulphurous acid under high pressure. In Austin, Texas, also a plant is being built to manu- facture stock food from sawdust, by a somewhat similar process. The tar, pitch and turpentine are removed from the sawdust, leaving only sugar and fibre to which is added forty per cent. of cottonseed meal. The mixture is sold for fattening cattle. Two and one-half parts of clear sawdust mixed with two parts sand and one part cement make a warm long-wearing and sound-proof floor, to which carpets can be tacked with less injury than to a board floor, and which has the advantage over a cement floor in being more elastic. These qualities should win an extensive use for this form of flooring, which has the additional advantage that it can be stained to harmonize with interior finishings by the addition of color to the mixture while in a semi-liquid state. The sawdust of certain kinds of wood is used in considerable quantities by manufacturers of metal polish, for packing, for meat curing, for making safety explosives, and composition novelties, and for fibre and pulp manufacture. Patent cleaning powders for use on carpets and rugs consist principally of sawdust, lightly moistened by some cheap mineral oil. Shingle Bolts Are. Not Lumber An interesting and important decision was recently rendered by Mr. Justice Clement in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in connection with the application of the Excelsior Lumber Company, of Crescent, B.C., for replevin against Hon. \W. R. Ross, Minister of Lands, who ordered a consignment of shingle bolts which were about to be exported by the company confiscated. It was contended by the lumber company that the shingle bolts were sawn lumber and consequently could be exported without vio- lating the provisions of the Forest Act, which states that all timber cut upon certain areas shall be used in this province or be manufac- tured in this province into boards, deals, joists, laths, shingles or other sawn lumber except as hereinafter provided. Mr. Justice Clement said, in part: “Tt is not disputed that the blocks are intended for the manufac- ture of shingles; and it is quite clear, in my opinion that they are not a finished product in the sense that in their present form they can not be put to any practical permanent use. If left as they are they might aptly be styled ‘lumber’ in another sense, namely useless rub- bish. “Tn my opinion finished product in the sense I have roughly in- dicated, something available in its present shape to an ultimate con- sumer—is the genus within which falls each of the particular items which precede the general phrase ‘or other sawn lumber,’ and is the ‘genus within which the legislature intended the general phrase should be confined. I must confess that I would not myself call blocks of wood such as above described ‘lumber,’ but I do not put my judgment upon that ground because | am aware that the word ‘lumber’ is a word of most uncertain and indefinite meaning. But | am clearly of the opinion that this is a case which calls for the application of the just and generous rule. Lord Robertson speaks of the rule as per- fectly sound, both in law and also as a matter of literary criticism. The recent cases emphasize this, that there must be a genus, a class, a category within what the particular words fall. Given such a cate- gory as I think the statute here indicates, the general phrase which follows must be read as limited to matters falling within such cate- gory.” The decision is of importance to the lumber interests of the pro- vince 1n defining the meaning of sawn lumber and it will have the effect of stopping further exportation of shingle bolts to be manufac- tured into shingles in the United States mills. The Excelsior Lumber Company has entered an appeal against the judgment with the court of appeals. The Department of Lands following his Lordship’s decision, re- turned the six carloads of shingle bolts as an act of grace and also released a log boom which had been seized, the company giving a substantial bond that it will not break the law prohibiting the report of shingle bolts. Report of Ontario Woods and Forests The annual report of the Minister of Lands, lorests and Mines for the province of Ontario for the year ending October 31st, 1912, showed total revenue accrual from the woods and forests to the extent of $2,068,060.38, which amount is $83,197.78 less than for the year pre- vious. The decrease occurred principally in receipts from bonus, which were $96,968 less than in the previous year. The revenue col- lected on account of the above accrual and those of former years was $1,985,662.78 or $274,225.91 in excess of the revenue collected in the previous year. The principal increases were in timber dues, $166,- 673.37 and in bonus $113,884.14. The mileage under license during the year was 996 miles less than that of the previous year, as certain licensees had not paid up their grounding rent, or were indebted for dues, which prevented the issue of their licenses. 307 miles were also surrendered as having been cut out and were withdrawn from license. The output of pine sawlogs, boom timber and square timber brought into feet board measure equalled 487,838,666 feet board meas- ure, which is 96,425,439 feet below the output of 1911. The output of timber other than pine showed an increase of 24,- 093,160 feet over the previous year. the pulpwood of 49,612 cords. railway ties. There was also an increase in The most noticeable expansion was in The quantity taken out in 1911 was 4,270,832 ties. Dur- ing 1912 the quantity was 5,704,459 ties. The area covered by timber licenses during the year was 18,41034 square miles. The revenue accrual from woods and forests referred to above was made up chiefly of timber dues amounting to $1,346,694 ; bonus, $485,926; deposits on timber sales, $111,550, and ground rent, $95,969. The output of pine sawlogs was 461,664,401 feet b.m. The output of sawlogs other than pine was 62,176,153 feet b.m. The output of boom and dimension timber was, pine, 20,788,377 feet b.m.; other, 6,- 946,695 feet b.m.The output of square pine timber was 448,824 cubic feet. Tamarac piling was produced to the extent of 112,256 lineal feet and 250,724 feet bm. Other products of the forest were as fol- lows :—cordwood hard, 44,051 cords, soft, 46,362 cords; tanbark, 5,920 cords; railway ties, 5,704,459 pieces; poles, 15,367 pieces; stave bolts, 2,093 cords; pulpwood, 140,338 cords. 30 CANADA LUMBERMAN \ AND WOODWORKER Hemlock Manufacturers Discuss Trade Competition of Yellow Pine and Spruce Responsible for Recent Quiet Conditions— Business Outlook Promising—Twenty Dollar Base Maintained A meeting of Ontario hemlock manufacturers was held at the Queen’s Hotel, Toronto, on September 17th at which there was a good attendance and the discussion of trade conditions was of much in- terest. Mr. W. W. Carter, of the Fesserton Lumber Company, To- ronto, occupied the ake and the attendance included the following :— ]. D. Shier, Bracebridge ; Norman Hocken, Otter Lake; James Lauder, Toronto; W. R. King, Mickle Dyment & Son, Graven hurst ; i hued te Mc- Farlane, Graves, Bigwood & Company, Toronto; Charles McGibbon, Penetanguishene; J. R. Summers, Graves, Bigwood & Company; A. J. Detweiler, Quincy Adams Lumber Company, Toronto; Wm. Hether- ington, Wm. Laking Lumber Company, Yoronto; E. A. McBride, Standard Chemical, Iron and Lumber Company, Longford Mills; Fred G. Hill, Freeman Lumber Company, Midland, and A. Robert- son, Hocken Lumber Company. The chairman, Mr. W. W. Carter, in opening the meeting stated that he had recently had a visit from a large manufacturer of yellow pine who stated that there was a possibility of their stopping manu- facturing for a time, as they were now selling their stocks at less than the cost “of production. This would account for the large amount of yellow pine that had recently been offering in Ontario markets at prices which made it a serious competitor of hemlock. The chairman then called upon Mr. McGibbon who spoke briefly, referring particularly to the grading rules for hemlock which had been drawn up at a meeting of the manufacturers a year ago. He believed that these rules had been a great benefit to the trade. His own com- pany had lived up to them very closely. He thought that hemlock lumber to-day was cheaper than in 1907, taking into “comsieler ation the increased cost of manufacturing. He could not see how any man could think he was making money by selling hemlock lumber to-day at less than $20. It could not be replaced at a profit. The heavy import of yellow pine into Canada came in for a share of Mr. McGibbon’s attention. He believed that it would be a good thing to educate public opinion as much as possible with a view to encouraging the use of native woods. Hundreds of thousands of dol- lars was going out of this country for American woods which never came back to Canada. Manufacturers on the other side of the line were sending to wholesalers and retailers throughout this province lists of ten to twenty cars of lumber in transit which were being sold at prices that made it impossible for hemlock to compete. The matter ought to be drawn to the attention of the Canadian Lumbermen’s As- sociation at Ottawa with a view to. having them do whatever they could to improve the situation. The chairman, Mr. Carter, agreed with Mr. McGibbon and thought that efforts should be made to persuade the Dominion and Provincial governments not to specify yellow pine for their buildings. Hemlock Market Holding Well Mr. Hocken reviewed the trade situation briefly, saying that dur- ing 1913 trade in general had come somewhat to a stand-still. They had been selling on a market which was not advancing. The price of hemlock however, had been well maintained. It was remarkable in fact, how the price had kept up. Other woods had lowered somewhat in price, but hemlock was holding its own. He could see no reason why lower prices should be accepted. The yellow pine was indeed a serious BOmipetion, but they had suffered from this competition when hemlock had only brought $14 to $15. If the price of hemlock were put back to $14 or $15 to-day, he believed that they would still have to compete with yellow pine. The quantity of hemlock in the yards and at the mills was not in excess this year of the quantity in other years. In fact, all lumber in general was not in excess. The cause of their trade troubles this year was the tightness of money. They might expect such troubles from time to time, but he believed that they had already weathered the roughest of the ptesent gale. He expected an improvement this fall and had no doubt that next spring would see them enjoying a fairly good market once more. Referring to the cut of hemlock during the coming winter, Mr. Hocken thought that the tightness of money would have its effect upon the output. [extensive bush fires had occurred during the past summer, but it was remarkable how little damage they had really done. In his opinion the fires would not have a tendency to increase the cut this winter. Hemlock Prices and Stocks Speaking of prices, Mr. Hocken said that his company had been receiving $21 this year without a break, until the last four weeks when they had sold at $20. They had not much stock in their yard now, the total being only about 750,000 feet. He thought that $20 for the No. 1 was the proper price to-day. Lowering the price would not sell the goods. Under present conditions no man would buy lum- ber unless he needed it and if he needed it he would pay the bill. En- quiries for special bills during the last two or three weeks had been very numerous. His company had had more orders than they could handle and they had obtained some remarkably fine prices. Hem- lock manufacturers ought to be content to hold their stocks until their customers required them. At present, stocks were moving much better than three weeks ago. He thought that anyone who car- ried his stock into the winter would have no trouble whatever in mov- ing it during the months of March and April. Winter Outlook Satisfaetory Mr. J. D. Shier, Bracebridge, Ont., believed that there would not be much stock carried into the winter. A great many of the mills would be finished cutting about the end of September. His own mill would be finished then; the shortest season it had ever had. By the end of the year he expected that all their stocks would be c!eaned up. He believed also that, as a rule, pine stocks were not heavy this fall. As to hemlock logs, his opinion was that they were not likely to ad- vance in price this winter and that there would be no difficulty in get- ting logs at last year’s prices. Mr. W. R. King, of Mickle, Dyment & Son, reported that during the last three weeks he had noticed a marked increase in the volume of trade. He believed that the trade would take all the hemlock available at the different mills at the present time. Mr. McGibbon referring again to the yellow pine matter stated that the Grand Trunk had used yellow pine ties at Penetanguishene which were of a very poor grade and would have been refused if they had been furnished in hemlock of a similar grade by Canadians. Mr. A. Robertson, of the Hocken Lumber Company, drew parti- cular attention to the importance of watching the grades of hemlock carefully. If they would throw a few boards that were doubtful into the No. 2, they would see a great difference in their sales of No. 1. Mr. Carter, summing up the discussion up to this point, said that the general opinion was ‘that $20 was the right price for No. 1 at pre- sent. There was apparently no reason why the $20 base should not be maintained. This should be for car loads and for specified sizes and lengths. All the large manufacturers were in the habit of sorting out their stocks. For all the best selling sizes they should be getting $20, but if they had a large surplus of some of the poorer selling sizes it was reasonable that they should sell this stock for a little less. These prices he understood were for carloads to the retailer. In sell- ing to the wholesaler or jobbers, they would of course be justified in giving a reduction of 50c or $1 to furnish a profit. He agreed thor- oughly with Mr. Robertson regarding grades. The situation to-day - was rather critical. He had in his possession a list sent out by a. southern manufacturer and addressed broadcast to Ontario firms. The prices which this list quoted for yellow pine could not be touched with hemlock. They must watch their grades very closely and their — customers would recognize that they were getting a better article when they purchased No. 1 hemlock in place of southern pine. He instanced a case where a southern manufacturer had recently called upon him and offered him stocks at very low prices. When he asked this southerner how he could afford to sell the lumber at such prices, the reply was that these prices were less than the cost of manufactur- ing, but that they were getting better prices in their own country and preferred to do the price cutting in Canada. Under these conditions it was most important that they should make their grades of hemlock right. Mr. Carter suggested that the meeting should form a commitice to start a campaign in favor of the use of native woods. He did not see whay they should not go after the railroads, the governments and the public with a view to impressing upon them all, the importance and advantage of using Canadian woods. Referring to his company’s stocks Mr. Carter said that he did not think they would have over 1,500,000 feet or 2,000,000 feet of hemlock to carry over this year. Proper Grading of Much Importance Mr. Hocken also spoke of the importance of watching the grades. They had been trying to introduce hem!ock+ during the last few years. At the present, when there was a little trouble in all lines of industry, they should pay particular attention to their grades and not let them interfere with the prospects of introducing hemlock more widely. F UNODA Rew Az=-w7Woorn mem © Capacity 750,000 ft. daily We Dress Timber up to 24 x 36 Mail or Wire your Inquiries to nearest Branch Sales Office— TORONTO 70 King Street East Hugh A. Rose, Represenative WINNIPEG, MAN. Farmers Building H. W. Dickey, Travelling Representative H. Paterson ie os W. W. North and C. M. Cooke Montgomery and E. S. Malone MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN ALBERTA ; A. Mail or Wire HEAD OFFICE, Fraser Mills, B. C. 54 CANADA LUMBERMAN of how organization on the part of the men had resulted in improved wages and shorter hours. Police Constable George Finlay came within an ace of death at the J. R. Booth mills last week when he went to quell a disturbance caused by some young men who were interfering with some of the workmen. Some of the rowdies threw him into the sawdust carrier, which was working at the time, and he only regained his feet on the endless chain just as it was nearing the burner. He was rather sorely injured. Tariff Alterations Affecting Tonawanda Trade North Tonawanda, Sept. 22- (Special to the Canada Lumber- man).—Now that the tariff bill is practically settled, the Tonawandas and that lumber is the chief article of local consumption that is affect- ed. With the exception of novelty siding, beaded ceiling, moulding and similar items, a!l lumber will be admitted free. At present there is a tariff of $1.25 per thousand feet on lumber. Fifty cents and ‘twenty cents respectively are charged on lath. The local market was reconciled early in the tariff fight to putting rough lumber on the free list, but they held out to the end against admitting dressed lum- ber without a tax of some kind. Tonawanda lumbermen to a man are convinced that the passage of the tariff bill without a duty on dressed lumber will close every planing mill on the Niagara frontier within six months and that Canada will reap the benefit. This view is general along the border. Occasionally there is a mill man who ventures the opinion that the new tariff or rather lack of tariff on dressed lumber will adjust itself in a short time and that the dress- ing of lumber on the American side will continue practically as be- fore but these optimists are few and far between. The annual fall rush of lumber to the Tonawandas has begun. Coupled with a somewhat quickened demand for nearly all grades of lumber the local market may be said to be taking on an upward trend. Those who have been looking for signs of lower prices in view of certain abandonment of duty on imported lumber are still looking. On the contrary prices are holding as firm as at any time during the last few years and close students of the general situation say that the new tariff bill will not affect prices in the slightest. Box lumber and in fact all of the cheaper grades are in greatest demand but all lines continue strong. Big cargoes are the order of the day in the Tonawandas. The Str. Norwa!k yesterday discharged a cargo of 1,250,000 feet at the W* used in Camps. WHOLESALE Supplies for the Camp make a specialty of this business and just at present are particularly well supplied with goods that are Let us quote prices for your next list of requirements. ity of goods and prompt shipment guaranteed. H. P. Eckardt & Company Cor. Scott and Front Sts., - AND WOODWORKER yard of the Wilson Lumber and Box Company. This is one of the biggest loads of lumber that ever came to the Tonawandas on one boat. The reason for the increased tonnage is that stock cut this spring has dried more thoroughly than usual, making it possible to load Jake craft several more thousands of feet of stock than is usually the case. In spite of the larger cargoes, tonnage is more in demand and rates are high. Vessel owners easily get $2.75 for hemlock and $2.50 for white pine from lake Superior ports with $2.25 prevailing from shipping points in the Georgian Bay district. I reights will be higher after October Ist and dealers at this end of the lakes are bend- ing every effort to get their purchases on the way before the close of the month. September therefore bids fair to show perhaps the largest receipts of the year. Lumber is going east over the Erie Canal more extensively than during the same period last year. Last week the report showed 3,505,- O00 feet to have left the Tonawandas by canal as compared with 3,- 100,000 feet during the same week a year ago. New York Markets Improving Messrs. Simpson, Clapp & Company, New York, in their market letter, under recent date, say :—Since the first of September the out- look for the lumber market has brightened noticeably, and, with any reasonable demand for fall trade, prices for spruce should harden before the end of the season. Several factors have contributed to this result. The long dull summer with its slackened building gave the market a much needed rest. Retail stocks are below normal and receipts of eastern spruce have been light, due to the strike at St. John, the diversion of cargoes to the Boston and Sound markets, and car shipments to Montreal and other Canadian points. Although we do not anticipate a big rise in prices, general trade reports are more encouraging and we hope for a natural rise in the market before the winter closes in. Already the yellow pine and hardwood markets have stiffened and we find more enquiry for spruce, particularly laths. West Virginia and northern ‘spruce schedules are being held close to list prices. Pennsylvania and West Virginia hemlock are quoting on a $24.50 basis, with eastern hemlock schedules selling from $16.50 to $19.00 and up, depending upon specifications. We quote No. 1 spruce laths at $3.80 to $3.90 per M; short and narrow spruce schedules at $19.50 to $23.00, and wide and long schedules at $23.00 to $26.00. Qual- GROCERS TORONTO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 Two Roll Wet Machine “ Extra Heavy Design ” Every Pulp Mill Owner Should Investigate Economy of Stock. Economy of Labor. Economy of Power. Economy of Space. Production is the test of value: Every pur- chaser of Pulp Mill Machinery should know about our Wet Machines, for no other make of machines can equal their record of production. Perfection in Details: Every machine that leaves our works is so perfect in details that it gives the best service possible in a machine of its type. This Wet Machine is one of our com- plete series of designs. Your Pulp Mill Requirements Solicited. Correspondence a Pleasure. Sherbrooke Machinery Company, Limited Sherbrooke - Quebec Jenckes Boilers WE make a specialty of large Tubular Boilers for regular or Dutch oven setting for saw mill service. Our Boilers are built to conform with the various Provincial Inspection Acts and each is rigidly inspected and tested under high pressure before shipment. Ask for quotation. The Jenckes Machine Co. Limited Sherbrooke - Montreal - St. Catharines - Cobalt - South Porcupine - Vancouver - Rossland Works: Sherbrooke, Que., St. Catharines, Ont. 56 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products FRAMES AnD SASH STOCK OR DETAIL FACTORIES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, RESIDENCES ae The Largest Plant in Canada Manufacturing Planing Mill Products (Located in the Heart of the Canadian Lumbering District) The following recently erected Buildings are furnished with Midland Frames and Sash: Y.M.C.A., Guelph Victoria Wheel Works, Galt Reed Building, Montreal Y.M.C:A.,; Longford Canada Cement Co., Port Colborne Sauveguarde Building, Montreal Galt Club House, Galt Canada Cement Co., Point Aux Tremble St. Pierre Apartments, Montreal Bishops Palace, North Bay Canada Cement Co., Montreal Oliver Plow Works, Hamilton Church of St. Clement, Preston Canada Stove & Furnace Co., St. Laurent Crown Gypsum Co., Lythmore St. Margaret’s Church, Midland Willis & Co., St. Therese Canadian Yale & Towne Co., St. Caiharines St. Roch Convent, Quebec Sanitary Can Co., Niagara Falls Isolation Hospital, Toronto Presbyterian Church, Gamebridge Ramapo Iron Works, Niagara Falls C.P.R. Freight Offices, Toronto Queen Mary School, Belleville International Harvester Works, Hamilton Also Many Private Residences Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product Midland 5 Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 57 AMPHIBLA Leather Belting is well and care- fully made from the centers of select- ed hides for exactly the conditions met with in wood working plants—from saw mill to the last machine the wood touches. It Costs less AMPHIBIA per day of Service Te pes ee een By which we mean you get more real solid belt value from “AMPHIBIA” per dollar invested irrespective of any “first cost per foot length.” He’s a wise man who realizes that true belt value lies in its cost per day of service. Conbler Lameeth Tanners 5 ee r Over 36 Years Makers of the Best Leather Belts MONTREAL TORONTO _ ST. JOHN, N.B. bon ae ee 511 William St. 38 Wellington St. E. 89 Prince William St. 244 Pr ess St. 7 Columbia Ay g@™- To insure satisfaction—State where bait is st run ao on Shingles Campbell - MacLaurin Lumber Co. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER OPPORTUNITIES Great Opportunities for Lumber and Shingle Mills in British Columbia Well located choice timber at $2 per M feet. Rough lumber sells at $30 to $40 per M feet. Shingles $6 to $8 per M. Sold as fast'as it comes from the saw. Timber within one to four miles of railroad. Demand constantly in- creasing by reason of great immigration and enormous railroad building. For full particulars, stating the amount you are prepared to invest, address A. C. Frost Company Corn Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO CEDAR Limited Board of Trade Building, MONTREAL of Buyers | Henne Boards, Sizes, Lath and Shingles. We buy F.O.B. Car or Cargo or sell on commission. The Woodstock Lumber Co. 131 State Street, Boston, Mass. EDGINGS Ontario Dyment & Mickle are considering plans for the erection of a sash and door factory at Fenelon Falls, Ont. Sommers Bros., Saginaw, Mich., are considering plans for the erection of a match factory to cost $30,000 at Sarnia, Ont. The mill belonging to the Sims Lumber Company at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was recently destroyed by fire. The loss amounted to $15,000 which was partly covered by insurance. The L’Original Stave & Lumber Manufacturing Company, Limited, have been incorporated with capital stock of $145,000. The incorporators are T. Riufret, K.C., and A. R. W. Plimsoll, Montreal. The head office is at L’Orig- nal, Ont. The Cavendish Company’s saw mill at Lakefield, Ont., closed down on September 4th, having completed the cutting of their lumber in that district. Unless some industry comes to take its place, the closing of the mill will mean quite a loss to Lakefield. The first pulp mill to be located in Western Ontario will be in operation before the end of the year, according to a report made by J. Mathieu, M.P.P., of Fort Frances.. The mill will manufacture print paper only and will have a capacity of one hundred tons a day. The steamer Charles Beatty, the largest lumber boat on the great lakes, arrived at Sarnia recently with a cargo of lumber, comprising 1,200,000 fect, which is the largest ever brought to that port. The boat was loaded at Lake - Superior ports and consigned to the Laidlaw Lumber Company. The Merritt Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated with a capital of $20,000 to manufacture and deal in lumber and other forest products, to open up timber limits, etc., with head office at Sudbury. The provisional directors are J. S: McKessock, J. H. Clary, solicitors, and Colin Argyle Camp- bell, recorder, all of Sudbury. A recent despatch from.Owen Sound states that tenders are being received for the purchase of the building and plant erected for the Superior Match Company. The factory is located on the C. P. R. tracks, close to the harbor. The company was obliged to abandon its proposition on account of lack of capital. The sale is under the direction of the Court, to'satisfy a lien held by the contractors. The James T. Gilchrist Lumber Company, Limited, was recently incorpor- ated at Toronto with a capital of $40,000. This company has purchased the wood turning business and planing mill of W. Spanner & Company at Bloor Street and Gladstone Avenue. Mr. James T. Gilchrist is the president and managing director of the new company and Messrs. A. Winchester and A. Brody are provisional directors. Mr. J. T. Gilchrist has been for the past 25 years with Mr. J. C. Gilchrist at his planing mill on Ernest Avenue, and is well known to the trade in Toronto. With his long experience in the planing mill business there is no doubt that he will be successful in his new venture. Eastern Canada C. M. Sherwood, Centreville, N.B., 1s advertising his sawmill for sale. The Simpson & Marshall Lumber Company, Arthabaska, P.Q., have dis- solved. F. Tremblay & Company, Montreal, suffered loss by fire at their lumber and sash factory. The loss was covered by insurance. Pelletier & Gariepy, sash and door manufacturers, ‘Montreal, have been registered. The members are Mathias Gariepy and Victor Pelletier. The sawmill belonging to J. D. McLaughlin, Three Brooks, N.B., was recently destroyed by fire, the loss amounting to $10,000. The mill will be re- built. George Rousseau’s sawmill at Robertson, Que., was destroyed recently by fire. The loss, which amounted to $4,000 included the mill and all its ma- chinery and equipment. The Hawkesbury Board and Paper Mills, Limited, have been incorpor- ated at Montreal. The capital stock is $2,500,000. The incorporators are A. H. Elder, S. T. Mains and A. F. Teulon, of Montreal. The saw mill belonging to Mr. Geo. Rousseau, at Robertson Station, on the line of the Quebec Central Railway, was completely destroyed by fire re- cently. The loss is about $4,000. There was considerable dry lumber stacked in the mill yard but fortunately the fire did not reach it. The pulp and lumber mills, including the box shed and dynamo, belonging to the Hon. Richard -‘Turner, of Quebec, situated at Lake Edward, were de- stroyed by fire on September 18th. The loss amounts to $17,000, and is fully covered by insurance. The loss falls heavily on the people of Lake Edward, as nearly all the families composing the village were dependent upon the mills for a living. Western Canada Finch & Withers, lumber dealers, Strathclair, Man., have been burnt out. McMartin & McMillan, shingle manufacturers, Bradner, B.C., have been succeeded by F. McMillan. The Vancouver Box Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with head office at Vancouver, B.C., and capital stock of $100,000 to take over the hox CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER EMLOCK LUMBER on \0 manufacturing business recently acquired by A. Y. Johnstone from the British Columbia Box Company, Limited. The Arlington Shingle Company, Limited, has been incorporated with capital of $15,000 and head office at Nanaimo, B.C. H. H. Bishop, of Thessalon, Ont., has been looking into timber proposi- tions in British Columbia. .He is associated with Chicago people. The Grief Point Shingle Mill & Development Company, Limited, has been incorporated with capital of $25,000. The head office is at Vancouver, B.C. The Hatzic Lumber Company’s new shingle mill at Hatzic, B.C., just east of Mission Junction, has capacity for ten machines, but only six have heen installed. The B. C. Electric Railway is to construct a line from Port Moody to Lake Coquitlam, which will be used principally for transporting logs to Bur- rard Inlet. A woodworking and cabinet making industry has been started at Coquit- 2x4x10 2x6x10 2x12x10 lam, B.C., by L. W. Hookam, who for five years was designer with Wood- &< 12 ‘ 12 ‘6 12 crafts, Limited, of Calgary. Ar 14 Af 14 Ge 14 The Ferguson Lumber Company has completed a plant of 60,000 feet ca- Ge 6 “e 16 ‘s 16 pacity at Six-Mile Creek, 30 miles west of Golden, B.C., on the main line of 1 the Canadian Pacific Railway. 2x8x10 2x10x10 The Bridgeport Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with 66 12 ss 12 head office at Vancouver, B.C., and capital stock of $250,000 to carry on busi- ‘“ 14 ‘ 14 ness as timber merchants, sawmill proprietors, etc. ee 16 “ 16 Watkins & James, of Hoquiam, Wash., have bought the timber limits of the Angevine Lumber Company on the Stave River, 30 miles east of Vancou- 1x 4/5x 10/16 1x6x 10/16 ver. The timber will be marketed on the lower Fraser. 1x8x 10/16 1x12x10/16 The city of Vancouver is considering an offer from the Hofius Estate and 1’ No. 2 1 x 4/up Mr. M. Thompson, of Seattle, to sell to the city the timber limits on Seymour Creek for $1.50 per thousand feet. The estimated stand is 142,000,000 feet. A es a: A well graded stock in good dry shipping condition. Quick shipment can be made. Let us quote. Read Bros., Ltd. Lumber and Lath 43 Victoria Street The sawmill belonging to the Valley City Lumber Company, forty miles west of Red Deer, Alta., was completely destroyed by fire recently. The mill was situated west of Leslieville, near the Rocky Mountain House. The plant was practically a new one, and-the loss is only partially covered by insurance. W. H. Cushing is president of the company. It is not yet known whether the company will rebuild at once. The Thos. Davidson Manufacturing Company, Limited, has secured an extra-provincial license to carry on business in British Columbia, with pro- vincial head office at 901 Metropolitan Building, 837 Hastings St. West, Van- couver, B.C. The head office of the company is 187 Delisle Street, Montreal. The capital stock is $5,000,000. The powers of the company include carrying on business as manufacturers and dealers in timber, wood, etc. Pine, Hemlock, Spruce Negotiations are tnder way which are expected to lead to the re-opening and Hardwoods of the large sawmill at Port Hammond, B.C. A Vancouver firm is reported to be considering a proposition for the purchase and operation of the plant. Toronto, ~- Ont. The Western Pine Lumber Company, Limited, whose sawmill is located on Smelter Lake near Grand Forks, B.C.. are preparing to take out 9,000,000 feet of logs during the coming winter. The company’s camps are on Lynch Creek, a tributary of the North Fork of the Kettle River. Trade Enquiries The Dominion Government Trade and Commerce reports contain the fol- lowing trade enquiries. Readers of the “Canada Lumberman” may obtain the names of enquirers by writing to the Department of Trade and Commerce and stating the number of the enquiry. 472. Rock elm.—A Liverpool firm of wood brokers would like to get into touch with Canadian shippers of rock elm. 474, Staves.—A wine distiller in France wishes to purchase oak staves for barrels, not sawn preferably, delivered in Bordeaux or Marseilles. The Penetanguishene Planing Mill Mr. Alphonse Tessier, proprietor of the Penetanguishene Planing e 9 Mill, Sash & Door Factory, whose advertisement appears in another tf O St k f t column, has replaced the mill which was burnt last year, with a O ur Oc iS > modern cement building, equipped with up-to-date machinery and is now in a position to take care of all classes of planing mill work. Railway switches direct to mill enable Mr. Tessier to specialize in planing by the carload. In addition to the planing mill, Mr. Tessier It includes some splendid owns an extensive limit several miles from Penetanguishene, as well lots of lumber in as a saw mill on the property. i ae ® « The Partington Pulp & Paper Company will carry on lumber Red and White Pine operations on the Nashwaak river during the coming winter. The on any operations on the Nashwaak during the coming season as a Spruce result of their entire cut last year being hung up in the spring. Hon. N. M. Jones, manager of the company’s business, says:—‘We will I cannot state the quantity of lumber we will cut at this time, as we have not completed our cruising. The cut will not be as large as last year on the Nashwaak, but we will cut the usual quantity on the Bar- H. Webb, Vicegerent Snark, who is getting ready for a concatenation at Toronto some time in the latter half of October. Those who know Montreal Ottawa the whereabouts of any blind kittens should tie them up safely until impression has been quite general that the company might not carry ° carry on operations on the Nashwaak during the coming season, but Lumber and imber tholomew river for our sawmill at Blackville.” , Th M k ll & C A good time for Hoo-Hoo in Eastern Canada is promised by R. OS. ac are 0. the concat comes off, 60 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER New Style No. 10 Improved Conveyor Cleat Henry Disston & Sons Limited Toronto and Vancouver Distributing Agents Manufactured by C. T. PATTERSON CO. NEW ORLEANS, LA., U.S.A. Special travelling representative for Canada M. T. CONNELL ZIMMERMAN Patent Wheel Guard and Track Cleaner The only device invented that insures a clean track, smooth running carriage, hence BETTER RUNNING SAWS and MORE EVEN LUM- BER. No possible: interference with off-set of bandmill carriage. No trouble to put on. No re- pairs to follow. Made for both Flat and V Track. _ Sent on trial. Now in use by 2500 of the best Saw Mills in the United States and Canada. Owned and Manufactured Exclusively by C. T. PATTERSON CO., LIMITED NEW ORLEANS, La., U.S.A. Special Travelling Representative for Canada M. T. CONNELL Henry Disston & Sons, Limited, Toronto and Vancouver Distributing Agents CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 61 LUMBER INSURERS GENERAL AGENCY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS OF TH: LUMBER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK STATEMENT DECEMBER Fist, 1912 Total admitted Assets, - S $834,448.45 Reserve for Unearned eed s. - - lees .ofAoaids (NEW YORK STANDARD) Reserves for Losses in process of adjustment, Taxes and contingencies, - - - - =) A2,462,20 Capital, = 2 - - - $400,000.00 Surplus, - - - - 150,775.28 Surplus to Policy- Reiers, - > - - - 550,775.28 $834,448.45 J. M. MOOREHOUSE, Manager E. D. HARDY, Canadian Manager w.S S. JELIF F, Manager 201 McIntyre Block, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA 42 Central Chambers, OTTAWA, ONTARIO 609 Corbett Bldg, PORTLAND, OREGON ATKINS STERLING SAWS Made in Canada Band, Circular, Cross Cut A Perfect Saw for Every Purpose E.C. ATKINS & CO., srertine ‘saws Factory, HAMILTON, ONT. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell Street The Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd. With Mills at Winnipeg, Man. Vancouver, B. C. Harrison River, B.C. Kenora, Ont. Rainy River, Ont. and Banning, Ont. Manufacturers of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors And all kinds of Woodwork and Interior Finish. Also Box Shooks and Packing Cases. White and Red Pine Lumber, Maple Flooring, Hardwood Lumber, Turned and Band Saw Work, Cedar Posts and Poles, Tamarac, Piling etc. moon fhe Rat Portage Lumber Co., Limited - Winnipeg, Man. D. C. CAMERON, President and General Manager. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER A Abbot) Compatiy.) a Sse eee OlL American Engine & Boiler Wks. 69 INoaerrstonte ws (COs, (Ca (Ge geass os 10 Aral Brosie: As co a5 bo OS Federal Engineering & Supplies. 62 Fenderson & Co., Inc., John .. . 51 Fraser Bryson Lum. Co., Ltd. .. Prasernleinitteds pursue be neem lu Frost; Ac ©. 8 ees a eee 8 G Gartshore, John J. pee che) Georgian Bay Show Mills ats Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. 6 GeérlachVReter serine eee eee Gillespie} Jaimesi ee eee O GilliesyBrosiletdy mee ne eG Goodhue & Co., J. L. 0 vo es 63 Goodyear Tire & Rn per Co. oi Canada, Limited .. .. 23 Gordon & Co., Geo. .. .. .. .... 3 Graves, Bigwood Co... .. .. .. 11 Graton coe KGa elite eee ment) Greening Wire Co., B. .. ee: Grand Rapids Veneer Works ... 67 Grier & Company, G. A... .. . 20 Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. 74 H Haeberle Lumber Co... .. .. .. 10 Hall, Adam .. .. Sr te) Hamilton Co., Ltd., Anuciitecen a 76 Hardinge Bros. er Hanchett Swage Wowk Hay, Peter SRR CSO A CE Jalen we (Cos, Wal, 18s 1 22 5, 25 5 Heisler Locomotive Works .. 79 Heyser Lumber Company .. .. 19 Hobart é&.Compatiya se eeneee eS Hocken Lumber Company .. .. 5 Hoffman Bros. Co. .. .. .. .. 18 Hoyt Metal Company .. .. .. .. 84 Hurdman Lumber Co., Ltd. :. .. 12 Huther Bros. Saw Mfg. Co., Inc. 73 I Imperial Timber & Trading Co. 16 Inglis Company, John .. .. .. 84 ny Jenckes Machine Co., Ltd. .. .. 55 Jommngworml, AN TBI, a5 oo 05 a0 oc 65 K Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co... .. 13 Sabiednic WGI, (COs oo oa oo oc po oo OG Write for Book of Belting Information The Main Drive FEDERAL ENGINEERING CO., Limited Unity Building, Montreal Lacey, Jas. D. 5. Laidlaw Temiber Co. P, Larkin Company, C. A. .. Lawson, Welch & Co... .. Leak & Company .. Leonard & Sons, E. Long Lumber Company .. Kong: Mig: €o., EF. .. |. Bah Lumber Insurers Gen. Agency .. Lumsden, John .. Luther, B. G. .. Mackarell & Co., Thos. .. Mack Axe Works .. Midhiomey; 1: Aver ec: Maen ogen a, cle Main Belting Conianys a3 Maritime Foundry & Machine Works .. Mason, Gordon & Gon Hs Mc@liresiGeowly «ee. 2 a. Seer McFarlane-Neill Mfg. Co. McGibbon Lumber Co. McKinnon Chain Co... .. .. McLaren Belting Co.,J. C. .. McLennan Lumber Co., Ltd. Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. Nuberonee IMIG COs oo be oo 64 a5 Muller*8&1 Coen An an = er Mills Products Company .. Montreal Lumber Co. Meaford Lumber Co. .. .. Mont. Locomotive Works, fel. Morgan. Machine Co. .. .. .. .. Morse Lumber Co.; Fred S. .. .. Munson-Whitaker Co. .. National Elevator Co. Newman, John .. Ae Nicholson File Co. .. .. O Olivers umbern Coxe eee Ormsby, A. B. .. Pp Palmer Medical\€o, 2... 2. Parry Sound Lumber Co., Ltd: . Partington Pulp & Paper Co., Ed. Patent Selling & Mfg. Agency . Patterson Company, C. T... .. . Payette & Company, P. .. Pembroke Euniber Con yey cess Pearl City Veneer Co... ..... .. Perrin & Company, Wm. R... .. Petrie, H. W. Philadelphia Tessie Company .. sas Pink Company, Thomas a Playfair & White .. Pratt Food Company .. Machinery Q Quebec & St. Maurice Industrial Company .. Quincy Adams iamben e. Radcliff Saw Co. ; Rat Portage Lumber Co., ine Read Bros. Reddaway & Co., Fy Rideau Lumber Gon Ritter Lumber Co., Ltd, By River Ouelle Pulp & Paper Co. Rogers & Co., Samuel C... .. .. S Sadler & Haworth .. .. .. .. . Sessenwein Bros... .... . Sewall, Jas. W. ovo ddgbetghe Sheldons Limited ie Sherbrooke Machinery ‘Co. Shimer & Sons, Samuel J. Shurly-Dietrich Company Siemen Bros. Ltd... .. . Simonds Canada Saw Co, Ltd. Smart-Turner Mach Co., Ltd. Smith Foundry & Machine Come: Sjoovdny Ce Water 5 45S Smith Company, R. TEL, ae Snowball, J. B. .. .. . Spnoniualoil, (Cs (Cs on an as Spears & Lauder .. Spencer, C. A. . Standard Chain Company . Superior Manufacturing Co. T Tegge Lumber Co. Tessier, Alphonse .. a aeStone Flavelle Lumber (Ea, ‘ Timberland Lumber Co. Timms, Phillips & Co... .. .. .. Tudhope-Anderson & Knox ... . Turner Lumber Company .. .. .. U Union’ Stock Yardcie einen Union Lumber Company .. .. .. Victoria Harbor Lumber Co Ww Walters & Sons, H. . Waterous Engine Works Gas Ltd. Watson & Todd . : Webb Lumber Company a Webster & Bro. Ltd., James.. West (& Peachy) ae White Company, W. H. Wickes Bros. .. .. Williams Lumber Co. Wisconsin Lumber Co. .. Nec Wistar, Underhill & Nixon .. .. Wuichet, JO Sie Woodstock Lumber Ga. Y Yager, A. (We) co SS meetin Young Company, Ltd. Young Company, W. F. Scandinavia can be used in wet places and for outside drives. It is made from the highest grade long fibre cotton, the yarns being woven as tightly as it is possible to weave them. stretching it is treated with bitu- minous filling—the result being a belt of unsurpassed strength, dur- ability and uniformity of structure. After thorough PeeuSheedG | 2! . Front cover 12 The Ideal Conveyor Belt A is es CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 ?, 1K —\ "Ss INS EB \\\* ~~, OSIRIS LM \\ ZONTHNST» NY Z>, cass KY Se LL ee SS KR ie YA ANI GHA my 4 Overhaul Y Install K —N & NU ae ai A t/ / \¥ 7 Sy, K« SNES) BNCUWNGSIUES “Acme Waterproof” Leather Belting This brand is especially well suited to the wet places in a saw or pulp mill and will run true as long as it is in service. When you are overhauling your mill equip it with ‘Goodhue Belts” and you will never regret it. They are honestly made of solid leather— every inch a good belt and they won’t stretch. Get our details and prices J. L. Goodhue & Company, Limited DANVILLE QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill. Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. ; ; mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. J Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without Passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Write us if interested Newburgh, Ontario 64 CANADA ‘LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a.draft issued bya chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre. The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each, Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Dominion Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912. CANADA Are your horses of use to you? This seems an absurd question—and the answer is always “Of course they are” —In which case provide your stables with: Johnson’s Reliable “aa aac Remedies gal. jugs (Imperial) 1 th bottles 2 1b. bottles Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 2 (an oil liniment) 1 gal. jugs, epenial) 3.00 1 lb. bottl 6.00 doz. 2 Ib. battles 11.00 doz. Johnson’s Horse Colic Remedy A sure and speedy cure for vi kinds of Colic 1 gal jugs (Imperial) 40 doses 5.00 gal. 1 lb. Vets 4 doses 8.00 doz. 2 lb. bottles 8 doses 15.00 doz, Johnson’s Veterinary Healing Ointment (Gall Cure) 2 1b. tins 2.00 per tin 4 oz. tins 3.50 doz. Johnson’s Condition Powders (Concentrated) 1 lb. Packages _ 8.60 per doz. Johnson’s Camp and Household Remedies, such as Cough Syrup, Healing Ointment, Headache Powders, Big 4 Liniment, Stomach Bitters, Cathar- tic Pills, etc., etc., have "stood the test of twenty- five years and are in use all over Canada, from the LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 ABSORBINE for Wind Puff, Capped Elbow, Bog Spavin, Thoroughpin, Shoe Boil, Curb, Enlarged Glands and all puffs and swell- ings, Fistulla, Poll Evil, Sprains, Con- tracted Ten- dons, Bruises, Lameness’ of all kinds. ANTISEPTIO Good Lumber HORSES You cannot get good work out of your lumber horses if they are lame, blemished, sore, sick or similarly unfit. The animal with Swellings, Soft Bunches, Bog Spavins or any such blemish, whether lame or not, needs your attention. ABSORBINE is your own and your horse best friend—it relieves the horse of all pain, soreness and trouble- some blemish. It makes the horse better looking, better working, more fit and of greater value to you. You can work your horse at the same time. This is no new lo- tion but the tried and tested remedy of many years success- ful use. Thousands upon thousands of horses which would have been ailing and sick and unsightly have been made fit and well— good workers and good lookers. What others have done with Absorbine you can do, too. All enquiries on special cases answered without delay—full information and instruction on request. Absorbine $2.00 a bottle at drug- Should be free from all blemishes doesnot blister or remove the hair, never leaves scars or blemishes of any kind. It is easy to apply and does not require the horse to be laid up. Highly con centrated and only a_ few drops required at each appli cation. GERMICIDE gists or delivered. Manufactured only by W. F. YOUNG, P.D.F. 424 Lymans Bldg. “ MONTREAL, CAN. Atlantic to the Pacific. Prices are lower than those of all other manufacturers. Letter orders receive prompt attention. A. H. Johnson, Srescists. Collingwood, “EVERYTHING! Heo oid Hoss: / SEE MY SHOULDERS-AND NECK™ wars THE MATER rent | Z Dow UG LAS & COMPANY, NAPANIEE: Ow. Cam. OLE PROPRIETORS MANUFACTURERS AND EXPOR Always In Your Stable DOUGLAS’ Egyptian Liniment HE wise horse owner will always have in his stable a supply of Douglas’ Egyp- .tian Liniment. It is so easily and quickly applied and always proves a rapid cure for the many ailments of horses. It is the only liniment on the market that will stop bleeding at once. “NEVER MIND! J GET A BOTTLE BA ’ OLE a DR. J.M. STEWART' Sy sn CURE® ITWILL HEAL UP YOUR SHOULDERS ANO NECK IN GOOD SHAPE ."*-—. THE SAME UNIFORM QUALITY THAT HAS MADE THEM FAMOUS FOR 30 YEARS Stewart’s Sure Cure (antiseptic gall cure) the original in liquid form ... ... . . 8 oz. bottles $5.00 doz. 16 oz. y 9.00 Stewart’s Excelsior Liniment ... ... ... 16 oz. ee 5.00 “ 32 oz. s 9.00 “ Stewart’s Lightning Colic Cure, the only colic cure that removes the cause ... .. 16 oz. . 7.00 “ Stewart’s Pure Condition Powders ... . 2 lb. air tight can 4.50 “ Stewart’s Hoof Ointment ... ... ais cea ell. ecanao OD) y Stewart’s Heave Relief ... she , .. large can 5.00 Stewart’s Cough and Distemper Cure .. 50 doses to bottle 7.00 “ Stewart’s Proud Flesh Powders ... ... 2:50. < Palmer's Family Remedies are Sold with the Strongest Guarantee Palmer’s Enemas Onurate Ieiele (sic oie icine) ee LO POOMDErEETOSS axteGripiGUneMgis ieinc. sis,0 sacl ewer a loam PISsOO us be Pe eed y aa ibe oe meray sey accent LOCOO. % eos “4 arbo-Healing Salve . Masel e tare ot eaess See 00 = + ee Stomach and Liver! Pills ... ... 0. ... ... 18.00 ea Our literature has a , has a message for you. ss Kidney Pills ... Ht eases! ies SLOCOO af i: Wild Strawberry Cordial Ne nthe tte Inport, sites (lL0) ss ¢ White Liniment ... Sem itete cova ebleber sate ck 00. of Douglas & Co. NAPANEE, - iF: Palmer Medical a Limited, Windsor, Ont. 66 CANADA’ LUMBERMAN READ THIS! One of the Best Opportunities in Canada for Practical Lumbermen with Moderate Capital We have a Saw Mill operated by water power, capa- city about 40,000 feet B.M. per day of 10 hours, and two hundred and fifty million feet of standing timber, mostly fir and cedar, located in the interior of British Columbia on the Arrow Lakes, twelve miles from Arrowhead. Also car barge and tugs. Will sell the entire layout at a reasonable figure with moderate cash payment and fifteen annual pay- ments for balance with six per cent. interest, or will lease the Mill including barge and tugs for long term on basis of annual rental, or will contract at a price per thousand for logging, manufacturing and loading on cars. This is an exceptional opportunity for practical lum- bermen with small capital to secure a going lumber manu- facturing business on long terms. For further particulars apply to H. R. HARDY, Room 104 Winch Building, Vancouver, B.C. The Shimer Cutter Heads For Door and Sash Work These Heads are designed especially to meet the requirements of Door and Sash makers—to save all the hand fitting. The shape of the mould desired is turned into the Circular Bits, guaranteeing a uni- form pattern, and that there will be no trouble in framing door and sash parts when matched with Shimer Cutter Heads. Prices are as follows: Door Head in solid section, complete witin Bits doe ovr aeal hip AVY) chs IDLY, boa ain wood ao Door Head with Expansion feature complete, CIC ADE Ooo, cua mom mone Mot Odg Loon Bits for heavier doors $7.28 to $9.36 per set. Sash Head with Expansion feature complete, Cine s aaa wooe bya. Gas Cod ones pis, a0 Bits for heavier sash $7.00 to $7.66 per set. Cope Heads) without) Bits; each a... sae fos, fee Cope Bits moulded to pattern, $1.43 to $1.56 each. If you wish to reduce running expenses it will pay you to study the advantages offered by the Shimer Cutter Heads. There is no- thing like them for strength—for Reliability—for Fast Cutting—for Quick Adjustment—for all-round work and lasting qualities. These tools are turned out of Solid Steel Forgings—have the Shimer “make-ready” which saves you all the fitting and trying— keep your work up to the standard. For further particulars address Samuel J. Shimer & Sons GALT, ONT., CAN. AND WOODWORKER WHY you should install the Mahony Blower System in your Planing Mill Fifty per cent. higher efficiency than any other on the market to-day, uses 4 less power, costs less to install, no cyclone re- quired, eliminates back pressure on thefan. I will undertake to increase the capacity of any system now installed 50 to 100% by the application of the Mahony Back Pressure valve on your fan, without using a scrap more of horse-power. YOU NEED this apparatusin your plantz Write today fo prices A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto . THE LATEST and BEST » SHAVING -EXHAUST 7 SYSTEM on the market. Slow Speed Low Power The Correct Application and Design of a Shaving Exhaust System has developed into a highly Specialized Engineering Project If your System is obsolete and unable to do the work satisfactorily, let us overhaul and correct it. The A. B. Ormsby Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG Associated with . TORONTO The Metal Shingle and Siding Company, Limited Consolidated Factories at PRESTON, MONTREAL, SASKATOON, CALGARY MERRITT MEG. CO., Locket N.Y. Veneer Machinery HE “MERIT” LINE of Veneer Cutting, Dimen- SS LE sioning and Drying Mach- inery is designed first, for ven- eer mills cutting high grade furniture and commercial veneer from expensive timber, and sec- ond, for basket, crate, box and barrel factories using cheaper veneer cut from the less expen- sive woods. Merit Veneer Lathe In addition to Lathes, Clippers, and Driers, the line includes Knife Grinders, Log Hoists and Trolleys, a set of Crate Head Machinery, a set of Barrel and Basket Hoop Machinery, Basket and Hamper Bottom Round- ers, Nailing Forms, etc. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids WE CAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY OF YOUR DRY KILN GRANO RAPIDS VENEER WORKS Modern Planing Mills — Ay Use , ke SHELDONS . Ee EXHAUST Dry Kiln Service A Practical Theory MEANS Competent Engineering TO Effective Organization YOU Years of Experience Guaranteed Results Grand Rapids Veneer Works Grand Rapids, Michigan See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship and reasonable prices. Send for our latest Booklet Sheldons Limited - Galt, Ontario Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building Agents Ross & Greig, 412 St. James St. Robert Hamilton & Cy,, Bank of Ottawa Bldg. ontreal Vancouver Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Grose & Walker, 259 Stanley St. Calgary and Edmonton. Winnipeg No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. ‘i The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Section of Griplock Riveted Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty 68 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER yey Ht aeeeretee % OT eATEN i lyanz0 1900 » "a Tyay27 1902 . “Wsepr25i908: mc) MoT 2g 1808 Actual Results That Are Convincing Read What Mouldings QU Mouldings The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Limited => This is but one of many similar tests, FASTENING BAND SX, showing that a great saving in fuel can be FWsuts ==E effected by covering steam pipes with - Jf ASBESTO-SPONGE FELTED PIPE COVERING The secret of the remarkablé insulating value of this covering lies in its con- struction. It is made of many layers of strong felt, composed of the best quality asbestos fibre, and fine particles of sponge, formed like the leaves of a book (see illustration), and confines such a vast amount of dead air that its insulating efficiency is almost 1CO per cent. Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C. An Up-to.date Cross-cutting Machine Pipes insulated with J-M Asbesto-Sponge Felted Covering will carry steam over a mile with practically no loss. And unlike ordinary pipe coverings, vibration and rough usage will not cause it to crack, break or crumble, and thereby lose its insulating value. _For durability and long service it is unequaled. Has been found in perfect condition after more than fifteen years’ service on underground pipes. Write Nearest Branch for Sample and Catalog No. 100 THE CANADIAN H. W. JOHNS-MANVILLE CO., LTD. Manufacturers of As- Asbestos Roofings, bestos and ‘ ASBESTOS: Packings, Electrical Sup- Magnesia Products 4 plies, Etc. TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG VANCOUVER 1332 Steam Press HE American steam press is carefully designed and substantial- hy built oresteel= Tiers used for baling shavings, asbestos and many other materials. Made only by— Butterworth & Lowe Send for Descriptive Price List. 221 Huron Street, Grand Rapids, Mich The cylinder is 30” diam- eter by 45” high and the pressure maintained is from 60 to 1oo Ibs. ac- cording to the amount of material wanted in each bale. D. G. Cutler Company Duluth, Minn. Jobbers of— Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement For literature and prices — write us. Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. American Engine & Boiler Works JOHN MAHAR, Proprietor Tonawanda, N. Y. 7O CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots White Pine: ‘ 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better $55 00 57 00 1% inch No. 1 cuts and better 64 00 68 00 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 67 OU 72 OU 1%-in. No. 2 C. & B. ...... 50 00 52 00 2-in. No. 2 cuts and better .. 56 00 60 00 4/4 No. cuts teen: ao oe 45 00 5/4 and 6/4 No. 1 cuts” seh ste 52 00 SVE VINO. THES BE Gono dboo pos 50 00 AYA. NOs ZACUtS Haeeleiencerietrals 5 36 00 5/4 and 6/4 No. 2 cuts ..... 42 00 VEE INGR CUS Goat coocud sf 45 00 VES INR, BU CEUO™ 40.00) douer Oc 28 00 5/4 and 6/4 No. 3 cuts ...... 32 00 D/A NOW GNCHES se claieiere) clale Ae ; 33 00 1-in. Good Shorts 40 00 45 00 1 x 4 and 5 com. and dressing 25 00 26 00 1 x 6 common and dressing .. 27 00 29 00 1 x 8 common and dressing .. 27 00 29 00 1 x 10 common and dressing .. 32 00 34 00 1 x 12 common and dressing... 36 00 38 00 1 x 10 and 12 mill cull stocks. 24 00 l-in. mill cull sidings ...... 22 00 5/4 and 6/4 x 4 m.r., m.c. out. 26 00 5/4 and 6/4 x 5 m.r., m.c out. 26 00 5/4 and 6/4 x 6 m.r., m.c. out. 28 00 5/4 and 6/4 x 8 m.r., m.c. out. 28 00 5/4 and 6 /4x 10 m.r., m.c. out 33 00 5/4 and 6/4 x 12 m.r., m.c. out 36 00 Pie OMCOMNIMON Eyelets ln ieiste ils 28 00 2 and 3 x 12 common.. ..... 30 00 32 00 1 x 8 box and common ...... 23 50 24 50 1 x 10 inch box and common. 25 00 26 00 1 x 12 inch box and common 27 00 29 00 1-in. mill run sidings ........ 25 VO 27 00 Hin. mill atm shorts; 22.30... 20 00 1-in. mill run Norway ........ 23 00 2-in. mill run Norway ........ 25 00 Norway, c. and cf. l-in. ..... 33 00 34 00 Norway, c. and cf. 1¥%-in, 35 00 36 00 Norway, c. and cf. 2-in. ..... 35 00 36 00 Sones TN MIS Sosone onoaed 20 00 IIemlock No. 1: , 1x4 and 5-in. x 9 to 16 ft. .... 20 00 - x 6-1. x 9) stor 16 it. Son... 23 00 1 x 8-in. x 9 to 16 ft. ...... 23 00 1 x 10 and 12 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 25 00 1 x 7, 9 and 11 in. x 9 to 16 ft. 22 00 l-in. No. 2, 6-ft. to 16-ft. .... 17 50 2x 4 to 12, 10 and 16 ft. .... 24 00 2x4 to 12-in., 12 and 14 ft. ... 24 00 2x4 to 12-in., i8 LPS pcrnpucteystee cite 25 00 2 x 4 to 12-in., 20 ft. .....3.. 28 00 2 A to. D2-in., 220 8G were ste ve eve 27 00 Bsa hie) 1 sieky aksy oie Baan aoone 23 50 Pie suit a Gy IPS aes bats: sg cloneG 30 00 2-in. No. 2, 4-in. and up in WAGE Gh towel Gietts wer cy-rrette 18 00 Clear in B.C. cedar, kiln dried. 55 50 65 50 Douglas Fir Dimension Timber up to 32 feet: $x8, 10x10, 10x12, 10x14, 12x12, 12x14, 14x14, 14x16 up to 32 5 OS TRG CON GME oO GuS OME coe 3€ 00 6x10, 6x12, 8x10, 8x12, 10x16, 12 x16, 16x16, 16x18, 18x18, 20x 20, up to 39 fe ete cer. 34 50 6x14, 8x14, 12x18, 18x20, up to aie od Soman bor Hoy Doardcar 30 00 6x16, 8x16, 10x18, 12x20, 14x20, 16x20) up! fo) O2eite ele 35 50 1OX20) aipkto S20iE. - «cere 5 36 00 6x18, 8x18, up to 32 ft. ...... 36 50 6x20, 8x20, up to 32 ft. ........ 37 50 Timber in lengths over 32 feet take the following additions: 33 to 35 ft., 50c; 36 to 40 ft., $1; 41 to 45 ft., $3; 46 to 50 ft., $5; 51 to 55 ft., $7; 56 to 60 ft., $9; 61 to 65 ft., $12.50; 66 to 70 ft., $15; 71 to 75 ft., $18; 76 to 80 ft., $22. Fir flooring, edge grain ..... 44 50 No. 1 and 2 clear 1-in. Fir rough 45 00 No. 1 and 2 clear 1%, 1% and Uri Iai Srey cdomhoncends 47 00 1y4%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 4 50 1%-in. No. 2 4-ft. lath ........ 4 20 ASA! WS2-181. DITO L)- cee eletre. 1 60 1¥%-in. No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 3 75 1¥%-in. mill run hemlock lath 3 50 X pine or cedar shingles 1 05 XX pine or cedar shingles... 2 25 XXX pine or cedar shingles 3 20 MX B: C. cedar shingles ..... 2 25 XXX 6 butts to 2-in. ........ 3 20 XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. ........ 3 40 PRNCROROK - <5 Sle Pad tetotehobores be chia aes 3 60 Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, white, Ists and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. 60 00 4 Ash, white, No. 1 common ........ 5 00 Ash, brown, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 50 00 Ash, brown, common and better ..... 39 00 Ash, brown, Ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. 60 00 3irch, 1Ists and 2nds, 4/4 é No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 .... 33 00 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 .... 42 00 Birch, Birch, 1sts and Birch, 1sts and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. 45 00 Biren, Aste and’ 2nds; AG/4 sinuses 6 50 00 Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 40 00 Basswood, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4. 35 00 Basswood, No. 2 and 3, common .... 18 50 6/4 and 8/4, 1Ists and 2nds. 44 00 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. ¢ 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. 32 00 ists fand® 2nds, 4/4 stot. cn oat 40 00 Basswood, 3asswood, 3asswood, Soft elm, Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4 .. 34 00 Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... 17 50 Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4, 1 and 2 ...... 42 00 Rock elm, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4.. 55 00 Rock elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and ROAD cei tech orci auste eeede Riatele MU acters os.0ce 37 00 Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... 28 00 Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 35 00 Hard maple, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 ..... 37 00 Hard maple, common and better, 4/4. 30 00 Hard maple, 12/4, & 16/4, 1sts and 2nds. 46 OU Red oak, plain Ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 70 00 Red oak, plain Ist and 2nds, 4/4 ... 62 50 Red oak, plain ists and 2nds, 12/4 Bnd ih 6/45 AD a coer aor . 7 00 White oak, plain, Ist and 2nds, 4/4. 62 50 White oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 1% Arid! BQEiriiy hisyeversie cl beets hetstee vetetaten tee 70 00 White oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 12/4 and 16/4 Bono elo ap ocdo nS . 7 00 White oak, 4% cut, 1lsts and 2nds, 4/4. 85 00 White oak, 4% cut, 5/4 and 6/4, Ists and 2nds)- ivsini | genteel tes oeiion 88 00 White oak, % cut No. 1 common 55 00 Hickory, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ........ 70 00 Hickory, 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 75 00 OTTAWA, ONT. Manufacturers’ Prices Pine good sidings: l-in. x 7-in. and up .......... $53 00 55 00 14%-in. & 1Y%-in. x 8-in. & up 56 00 60 00 PIS, os YObe, ehaval tho) Goooenooede 58 00 65 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. 40 00 45 00 Pine good strips: HIS aos GU eR Oa Gr xo chan omos 42 00 45 00 1Yy-in. and 1%-in. ......... 52 00 954 00 DENIS) ckieisieleisy os eienieke Geontsiatitoete 55 00 58 00 Pine good shorts: l-in. x Tn. and Up)... .2 42 00 44 00 l-in. x 4-in. to Gin. ...... 32 00 35 00 1%-in. and 1¥%-in. .......... 50 00 54 00 BBiy soon SEA SEEN TEs, ough vous roustetons 54 00 54 00 7-in, to 9-in. A sidings .... 25 00 27 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 33 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips .. 29 00 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 26 00 Pine, J-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 25 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in, s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. ... 25 00 26 00 Pine, 1-in. x 10-in. M.R. .... 27 00 28 00 Pine, s.c. sidings, 1% and Qin. 30 00 33 00 Pine, s.c. strips l-in. ........ 20 00 22 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ........ 24 00 26 00 Pine, s.c Shoes, 1 x 4 to 6 in 20 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1 x 5 20 00 21 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1x6 21 00 22 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 6’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 25 00 Pine, box boards:. 1”x4” and up 6’-11’ ...... 16 00 18 00 1”’x8” to 6”,:12’-16’ ...... 17 00 19 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid ings, 1-in. x 4-in, and up, 12- ft and Wapiyeries up) to 32h seep -. 29 50 3x 4to 4x 12, 8 to 16 ft. .......... 24 00 3x 4 to 4 x 12, 18 to 32 ft. ......... 29 00 6 x 6 to 6 x 12, up to 32 ft. ...... ... 24 00 FLOORING No. 1 and 2 red pine, ASIN stile serene 34 00 E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir flooring ....... 39 60 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. 39 00 F. G. No, 1 and 2 flooring ........ 31 00 E, and F. G. No. 3 flooring ..... ... 80 00 SHIPLAP Pine oEsspruce’ nescence .... 24 00 8 tovlG. ft, Glin: :)..):cme ee eee ... 22 00 B. C. Fir, 8”, 10” and 12” shiplap aU AS Lenin envio dot lomodcuce 50 B. C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ft. ....... 23 50 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S.15 No. 1 common pine, 10 inch ........ $31 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch ....... . 25 00 No. 3 common pine, mixed widths .. 20 00 No. 4 common pine, mixed widths .. i4 50 No. 5 common pine, mixed widths .. 10 60 SHINGLES XXX, BC. Cedar’ *...as0 snlteeee eee $3 00 XX B.C. Cedar ...... wage Siete a, 90) XXX Dimension ...... ...... Teeter so! eo) LATH No. 1 Mixed W. & R. Pine ....... ... $4 25 No: 1 B. C: Fir ..27): 3 65 ene ste BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y White Pine Wholesale Selling Price Uppers: 4/4) = Rei. oo. eee . $94 00 Uppers 5/4 to 8/4 ...... ...... -... 92 00 Uppers hs to°12/4 i, Bras. chet vate eons MO 97 00 Selects) (4/4) cir -isiays) oie ivommene nee «++. 84 00 Selects Bi to (8/4) ciicucusye, eater .... 82 00 Selects 10/4 to 12/4 .... ...... ..e. 92 00 Fine common 4/4 ...... ...... -... 61 00 Fine common 5/4 ...... ...... 65 00 Fine common 6/4 ...... ...... 65 00 Fine common 8/4 ...... ....-.- 67 00 No, by Cuts: 4/4: & aici 2 0 aveetccateertie 51 00 No! Guts) 5/4 ce ae. 3 ee ere Serercnve 57 00 No.1 (Cuts 6/4 cise .rasraien entree 59 00 Now 1 “Cuts 8/4. 6. i6..,00)) oscapiee een 61 00 No. 2 Cuts)4/4 sisi me eter) i eeeiele 42 00 INoms2) (Cuts: (5/4 sive). .urere ote foment 43 00 No. 2 Cuts 6/4 ...... csavina sala serotenetee 45 00 Noni G@utsi8/40 2 tebe snreuusiee etre 50 00 Nov (Bi i Guts 5/4 acai foeseeey rere tier ve eras 33 00 Noi3 "Guts! (6/45, Sue te rth veehoniee 34 00 Noi (SNG@uts 8/47 tiers san aelereitere aaiohlen 36 00 Dressing Ba ei ivcienalegee:s Fa er trey ¢ 46 00 Dressing 5/4 x 10 ...... ...... 51 09 Dressing 5/4 x 12 ...... ...... «... 52 ON No. 1 Moulding 5/4 ...... .. oes «. 5S 00 No. 1 Moulding 6/4 ...... ...... 58 00 No. 1 Moulding 8/4 ..... sosttalsrove LeCEGS 06 (Continued on page (72) . ae ee CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER “AA AY The up-to-date mill or factory bases its equipment first, upon efficiency; second, upon economy. Anything which combines both of these comprises the highest type of modern outfit. DISSTON Inserted Tooth Circular Saws while higher in first cost are the cheapest in the long run. They have these advantages: Not necessary to buy a larger saw than required at the start, for it always retains original diameter; seldom needshammering; no gumming; only tool required to keep in order is a file. Can be pointed or sharpened in a few minutes. Damage to teeth can be quickly repaired by merely inserting new teeth. Owing to angle at which teeth strike wood, and ample gullet room for taking care of sawdust, the Chisel Point Saw also requires less power to drive at a given rate of feed, through a cut of a given thickness, than any other pattern of saw. BOOKLET ON REQUEST HENRY DISSTON & SONS, Ltd. Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works TORONTO, CANADA Branch at Vancouver, B.C. to “I CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES ~— Continued No. 2 Moulding 0/4 ...... -..--- - 47 00 SOFT ELM NG, OD CMS, i im, oovecy godeen 40 00 154-in. spruce laths ...... 4 35 Ne = ee a teens cee eee cee ie s 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 No. 2 Cuts, 14% to 2 in. .... 48 00 5000 1%-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 00 PRE a ee eee ae Ged a ona 5/4to 8/4 42-44 32 - 34 Barn Boards, No. 1, 1 x 12 . 50 00 f : Ne: a yarn 4: pean’ eipescioeiere : 8 ae 10/4 to 16/4 44 - 46 34 26 Noe Gea a). 38 00 i, New Brunswick Cedar Shingles ie Soe = Rpe R ee By No, tf x98 | 37 00) Extrasmacaaeotiniciinen Weetice hae 390 4 00 SO ae at deaale oo he 3 oie Br BASSWOOD No. 2,1 x12. 40300 0 \@leare\. sae ea mmantter aah eee 3 65 TA 8 SG eel eee 2 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 No. 2, 1 x 10 .. 35 00 3600 Second clears ...... ........ 2 85 No: 2) Barnipi a Orci merreier 34 00 - ae ; Nie, Q Basen iss Q asd 26 00 5/4to 8/4 48 - 45 32 - 35 23 - 25 No. 2,1 x 8 .. 34 00 39 00 Clear whites ...... }eeasec 5.000 2 90 NSE Oe Barnhic: SLO Meer eal °7 00 No: 3) 1x 12) 33 00 Iextra 1s (Clear whites out) 1 50 INCH SS (rol Spyte aa eee 23 00 OAK No. 3, 1 x 10 .. 29 00 30 00 Extra Is (Clear whites in) .. 1 00 Bare: fs GS Se meer ray oes a te he Eames Bo 2 bp eles : No: 3) dex Si - 29 00 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in. 5 butts BOK A se ph ae a8 we Bik ie 8/8 a é Sr a es 4 s 20 Canadian spruce boards ...... 26 00 tO QM. vee eles ee eefeke 3 80 Boe PS aes ea eae siese ee an / 388 - 42 24 - Space, ye & ae cunension: af oP Ree coe CS) 18-inch i. : = F Fea Sree ea z Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen. 5 5 butts to 2-in. ...... ...... 5 Ree eee eee ate Ap ASH, ae AND, BROW 5 Spruce, § in. and under dimen. 24 50 Red Cedar Perfection, 5 butts Agal ieynanasues ry ve 5/4 to 8/4 60 5 és 38 - 40 2 - 26 10 and 12 in. random lengths, to 234 ss... wees ee eee ee 4 80 MAPLE 10/4-and up 77 & 80. ER 60 10 ft. and up ...... ...-.. 26 00 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- Telos eNO IGG NOU EiGen im dd - 2x 3; 2 x 4,2 «Db 26x 6,2 x 7 in. extra red cedar .,.... oe 3 80 4/4 33 - 37 23 - 27 17 - 20 BOSTON, MASS and 8 x 4 random lengths, 10 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- 5/4to 8/4 36-40 25-30 17 - 20 : ; ) mae feet and up os... 9 eens -- 2200 2300 town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- 10/4 to12/4 45 - 48 35 - 38 59 _ 95 White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 =All other random lengths, 7-in. lows. 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- 16/4. 49 - 52 39 . 42 7 Selects, 1 to 2 inch ...... shke 90 00 and under, 10 ft. and up .. 21 50 in maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, o 7 ee x Fine common, 1 in. ......... 72 00 5-inch and up merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- BIRCH Tine common, 1% to 2 in. 74 00 75 00 boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 23 00. ed one side, 3%c. per ft.; %-in. 3-ply maple, 4/4 88 - 40 28 - 30 18 - 20 INGE gh Gms Wot, Gosoos so0006 700 1x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s sanded one side 4c per ft. All F.O.B. James: 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 29 - 32 19 - 23 No. 1 GntsaAZ.tow2siny Saas. 64 00 68 00 clipped and bundled ........ 23 00 town, New York. What kind of Oats do you feed? If you want Western Oats ‘Yes Sir! Cling-Surface is unequaled for rope treatment. Here is proof. These illustrations show two ropes in the plant of the Crystal Ice & Storage Co., Buffalo, N.Y., that have been typi- “Cling-Surface has done these ropes much good by not only preventing slip with less tension, but by kecping them pliable, waterproof, and keeping all the fibres lubricated, which reduces the in- ternal friction and outside wear. We re- cently installed a new rope, and intend to start right with Clinzg-Surface. We get best results applying the Cling-Surface Sectional view showing com- parative size of weld and chain. cheap material. and every weld guaranteed. stiff before breaking. as the rope enters the sheave on the tension carriage.” Cling-Surface is of as great value for keeping the whole rope pliable and in best physical condition. Cling-Surface makes each fiber slide smoothly against its neighbors, which is better than the dry internal ‘grinding and chafing that occurs without Cling-Surface treatment, and is so destructive. If you have a difficult drive on which other methods of. preventing slip ‘have failed and on which you would like to try Cling-Surface, let us know. Write today and. get details. We will be glad to quote f.o.b. Toronto. Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St New York Atlanta Boston Memphis Denver Hte 68 Chicago Toronto Standard Chain Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. MONTREAL—Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. VANCOUVER—John Burns, 329 Railway St. Buffalo N Y > X” Loading Chain Experience has taught us that a good chain cannot be made from In Ajax chains you get the best steel obtainable Clean cally benefitted by Cling-Surface treat- ropes as it is- for belts. It acts for W Spe G : ae ment. Ernest J. Lancey, Chief Engi- ropes much as it does for a porous rite us now Stating your re neer, has this to say: belt, gradually penetrates all through, quirements. \ National Elevator Company, Limited WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Our specialty—bulk and sacked oats for lumbering ‘ and logging use. Ajax chain is guaranteed to pull MANUFACTURED ONLY BY WINNIPEG—Bissett & Loucks CANADA LUMBERMAN James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA $45.00 Patents, Caveats, Trade- marks, Copyrights, De- signs procured. Patents obtained, sold, developed and manufac- tured on royalty. Inventions _ perfected, mar keted, protected, AND WOODWORKER 72 Phone North 5831 UNITED STATES $65.00 Searches, Extensions, Licences, Assignments, Agreements, Renewals, Working Drawings, Dies and Tools, Patterns, Estimates given on Rights and Manufactur- handled and developed PATENT ATTORNEYS = ing Costs. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. Address: SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. Veneer Press and Dryer Hydraulic and other Presses for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit special conditions WRITE FOR PRICES AND QUOTATIONS William R. Perrin and Company, Ltd. TORONTO, CANADA HUTHER BROS. Hollow Ground Combination Tooth Mitre Saw Patent Groover or Dado Head For either Rip or Cross Cutting Can be used on any Circular Saw Mandrel Will cut equally as smooth in either Ripping, Cross- For cutting any width groove from 1/8” cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with to 2” wide. ill cut either with or across grain of wood. the grain (Sent on approval). Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish to do. HUTHER BROS. AW MFG. CO. Inc., 1103 University Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Lumber Horses We arespecializing this season in an extra fine line of Lumber Horses, guaranteed to be young and sound in every particular, and of extra weight and quality. Consignments of heavy horses received regularly from the best shippers of heavy horses in On- tario. Clean and sanitary barns un- der Government Inspection. ee chutes at Barn Doors 7 via all railways, eee We can supply your wants on “SL the very shortest notice. WRITE US YOUR REQUIREMENT . Union Stock Yards of Toronto, Limited HORSE DEPARTMENT “The Place to Buy them Worth the Money” The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO PO EEL BR LNT SLE a RE ALTE Machine Knives, Circular Cutters and Mortise Chisel Boss Line Lumbering Tools Manufactured by The McFarlane-Neill Mfg. Co., Ltd., St. Mary’s, N. B. Forged Steel Socket Peaveys and Cant Hooks are acknowledged by leading lumber- men to be the lightest and strongest on the market. Try our Steel Loading Blocks, Twitching Grips, Saw Wedges, Skidding Logs, Timber Carriers, Split Rock Maple Peavey and Cant Hook Handles, etc. Catalogues furnished and prices quoted on application "A CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Young Co., Limited ‘Wholesale Grocers | Lumbermen—We carry all kinds of camp supplies. | Save Freight. Prompt Shipment. Liberal Treatment. Write or wire for prices North Bay Sudbury ~ Toronto RUBBER GOODS FOR LUMBERMEN Belting Our long experience in the making of Rubber Belts enables us to specialize —————_ on this line. ‘‘ Monarch,” ‘‘Red Strip” and ‘‘ Lion” are our leading brands for power transmission. (Write for Booklet B-1.) - ‘‘Redstone’”’ High Pressure Sheet Packing has proved by test that it Packings will outlast any other similar packing on the market. We make Spiral and Ring Packings, etc., that are equally reliable. (Booklet P-1.) Hose {or Steam, Water, etc., etc., in various grades, made especially to give satis- factory and economical service under different conditions. (Booklet H-1.) ; One or more of our twenty brands of Fire Hose will be found, not only Fire Hose in the best equipped Factories, Mills, etc.,. but in almost every Fire Department in the Dominion. (Booklet H-1.) Gutta Percha & Rubber, Limited Successors to The Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Limited TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 75 Two Factors With Which You Are Familiar Regulate Timber Values Supply—it cannot increase during the life of this generation. Demand—for wood and wood products will not decrease during the life of this generation, if ever. Caught between these two forces which are mov- ing toward each other steadily, timber values literally are being Shoved Up by the pressure behind them. For these reasons timber is a good investment whether bought for present or future operation or as an investment. Timber now is being offered at prices which will make your investment profitable, not in many years but a few years. You are entitled to information about timber bargains. Ask for it. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, IIl., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spalding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building Get these Facts HAT you want is belting that will give you your money’s worth in an absolutely dependable service. It will take you about two minutes of your time two write our nearest house for straight- forward facts that prove conclusively the unusual service of Leviathan Belting. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine ‘Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. A A Machine. OL every re) in e us a loin 6 Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.USA. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN. AND WOODWORKER ; WICKES GANGS ‘‘As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled.in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stock Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from eithex hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs at once, up to 14 in. diameter. KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the same stroke. Not an EXPERIMENT, but an ECONOMIC NECESSITY. Think it Over Carefully, then Write us for Details. Clapboard Machine Here is a machine that will make clapboards out of lumber that cannot be profitably manufactured into anything else. It is guaranteed to take from 15Z% to 20% more out of the same lumber than the old style machine. Capacity from 5000 to 7000 per day according to quality of lumber. “The Gang cannot Overslab.” Wickes Brothers 410 White Building 1 -~ SEATTLE, WASA. Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U. S. A. It will pay you to get our particulars Maritime Foundry & Machine Wks. - Limited : Chatham, : = New Brunswick —$<———S————— a The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being THESE HEADBLOCKS WILL WEAR kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups,on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited | | William Hamilton Company ORILLIA, ONT. Peterborough, Ontario They are of new design, gotten up specially to withstand the jarring ot heavy niggers, and they will stand the strain of the hardest work. About twenty of them have been tested in mills all over the country since the beginning of the present sawing season, being thoroughly tried out. The service they have given marks them as great headblocks well worth your while to investigate. May we send particulars? CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 77 The Spartan Warriors of old were the pioneers of the Greek fighting world and were trained from their youth to resist hunger andé= exposure, to ‘extreme hardships. is made to resist those elements which would otherwise shorten its term of use- fulness. It is absolutely proof against the ordinary curses of beltdom—heat, friction, water, steam, oil and acid fumes—that we guarantee and furthermore that a Spartan belt willlast longer, give better service and with greater economy than other belting working under the same conditions. Send for Spartan Book and further particulars. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co., “°t"s"4!"* G. & K. BRANCHES : Atlanta Cleveland Milwaukee Philadelphia Boston Detroit Minneapolis Pittsburg Chicago Kansas City, Mo. New York Portland, Ore. San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Selling Agents for Texas, The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. of Texas, Dallas, Tex. Radcliff Saws NEW line of ‘‘ Made-in-Canada”’ saws which has established and is main- taining a high standard of manufacture 5 not excelled in the world of saws. On a policy of uncompromising, un- changeable quality we offer to the lumber- men and other saw users a product of the very highest order. Our repair facilities for every kind of saw are complete and our work thorough and , permanent. Send for our catalogue. Radcliff Saw Mfg. Co. Limited Toronto 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ~2i ae 2; Horizontal Slab Resaw @ A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25 M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. pip at Cee Ree Sot = is Jen: pam is 1s 1s 3 SD - g ft a Sp isieie awe f (‘e ie pares ey ie ee < — > fis rs = 1 The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba . Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, ts. Locomotives on trunk line railroads have the advantage of the best facilities for inspection and repairs. Logging locomotives face different con- ditions. They must work day after day in the hardest service and often in locali- ties where repairs cannot be made with- out great inconvenience. When you want a locomotive you cannot afford to overlook the experience of this company. Experience in building large locomotives is invaluable in connection with the design of smaller ones in order to insure reliability which isthe main qutestion in logging work. You know what delays cost you. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 79 A Better Day's Work ‘‘Tt’s rough enough on the brushes,’’ remarked. Jerry, ‘‘when you’re usin’ ordinary paint an’ pushin’ ’em against iron and steel but, believe me, it’s rougher yet on the painter. ‘“‘We get it easy though now and then when the boss is handed a specification for graphite paint. Graphite’s the slickest thing I know about— spreads easy and leaves your arm fellin’ fine after a day’s work. “Any graphite looks good to us but the owner don’t get a square deal when its anything but OLD JERRY'S Dixon’s Silica-Graphite Paint. It’s the silica that PROTECTIVE stiffens up the flake graphite an’ makes the paint PAINT TALKS that ‘* wears like iron’’. NO. 2 Write for booklet 238-B Made in Jersey City, N.J., by the JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE COMPANY Established 1827 ALITTLE MACHINE with a BIG REPUTATION This machine grinds and gums knives and saws with the great- est accuracy. There are thousands in use in every spot of the universe. We make a speci- alty of all kinds large and small saw . and knife tools. SAMUEL C€. ROCERS & CO. 18 Lock st. BUFFALO, N. Y. FOR WOOD AND IRON RAILS CLIMAX Improved Geared LOCOMOTIVES A 62-ton Climax Locomotive 7 ’ Designed ‘ Especially for Heavy Logging Work. Climax Locomotives are successfully operated on steep grades and sharp Curves. Any weight or gauge. Locomotives in stock for immediate shipment. Get Catalog ‘* H.” CLIMAX MANUFACTURING CO., 313 W. Main Street, CORRY, PA. VANCOUVER MACHINERY DEPOT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. Especially adapted for heavy hauling on steep grades, sharp curves and uneven tracks, For logging, switching and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- naces and indus- Engine being operated by the trout Creek Logging CLv., Ltd. i of Trout Creek, Canada ; trial purposes. Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent Mikado Type Locomotive, Polson Logging Co. The Mikado is a good type for heavy hauling, where runs are fairly long and high steaming capacity is needed. The locomotive illustrated traverses 30 degree curves, and can be used on rails weigh- ing 45-50 pounds per yard. It is simple in construction, strongly built, and rides well on uneven tracks. When in need of a logging locomotive, consult The Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.” Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. 80 CANADA’ LUMBERMAN AN D{ {WOODWORKER 505 POWER MORTISER A heavy substantial power mortising machine. This mortiser through its simple yet efficient design is capable of producing a large amount of heavy work without that jarring strain to the operator so common in chisel mortisers. More details will be found in our Bulletin No. 505 which we will be glad to send to you. We can make immediate shipment from stock. Canada Machinery Corporation, Limite Galt, Ontario | 3 Largest Builders of High Class Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us ; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. Engineers, Sanaa RA Tek BENE ot 2a 4 STAVE HEADIN G ann BARRE Le riwi | a ave a rey = are 1S “ ee HEADING So KEG S= : WOODEN WARE. HANDLES a ‘ : USS ee igi. CANDY PAILS ~ |. BOX BOARDS. ~~ CHAIR STOCK: eae “SHINGLES : ence CLOTHES: PINS ” Rages cacy -LUMBER: (COMPLETE PLANTS RELS, KEGS, STAVE Sant HEAD BAR OUR SPECIALTY FOR PRICES AND nates PARTICULARS, ADDR T#EPETER CERLACH ce CLEYELAND. LUMBERM AN AND WOODWORKER — ORL HL Ls \numnmonohwt a ry ort S Gang Lath Mill and Bolter HIS machine has a capacity of from 20,000 to 40,000 per day. The lath mill and bi Iter are each on a solid iron frame, which makes them very rigid and insures perfect alignment. These frames are bolted to the heavy hardwood frame. The machine has no belts to make trouble. short leather Get our Literaiure and Prices. The D. S. Abbott Co. Olean, New York “Proctor VENEER DRYER ~. oye In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER you can dry veneers at less cost and with less waste than in any other system. Send for Bulletin No. 4 THE PAILADELPAIA LEXTILE Macrinery Co. PAILADELPAIA, PA. 82 CANADA ILUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ; Solid, Forged Steel Nigger Bar. We guarantee a positive steam cushion at each end of stroke. These Niggers are fitted with double ported balanced valves, absolutely guaranteed not to kick or stick. The value cases are bolted to cylinders on “ground” joints, are perfectly steam tight, not requiring packing. A Man with Over 40 Years’ Experience - Mr. Erb, of the Genoa Bay Sawmill Co., British Columbia, who is operating one of our 10 x 12° Niggers says, it is the best Nigger he has ever seen. A man with his experience knows. Log Deck Equipment Cata- logue 101 giving full dimensions and _ specifica- tions forwarded on applica- tion. Standard Steam Nigger—Built with 6’x8’, 8 x10’, 10°x12’, also 12’x14’ Cylinders The E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada Agencies : Williams & Wilson, Ltd. EDMONTON and CALGAR Y— Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Ltd. & : Stuart Machinery Go., Ltd. VANCOUVER ~— Robert Hamilton & Co. CANADA LUMLIERMAN AND WOODWORKER 41 FT. STEEL PLATE SAWDUST CONVEYOR BUILT FOR THE _ CROW’S NEST PASS LUMBER CO., WARDNER, B.C. O make a success of building Steel Plate Work, in which practically every job is entirely new and of special design, it is absolutely essential that everyone . . connected with it—from the designing engineer to the We D esign and Build boiler-maker—is up-to-the-minute in his particular field, and further, has more than a little practical experience to back him up. Sawdust Conveyors | It is the kind of work that tests out a boiler shop. WE MAKE Slab and Refuse A SPECIALTY OF IT. Conveyors At present we are getting out a catalogue of 24 pages showing some of the difficult jobs we have handled in the last few years. Refuse Burners The 1911 extensions to our shops have placed us in a better Steel Stacks every department have materially increased—we have the men, Sliver Screens the equipment and the experience—and for this reason we are going after this kind of work instead of waiting for it to be put up Smoke Breechings to us, i Spark Arrestors We attach a list of plate work that we are turning out every day. If you are interested in getting anything along similar lines, send us your sketch, and we will be glad to quote. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. . BRANTFORD, CANADA Agency—H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B.C. Branch—Winnipeg, Man. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOOD W.O BRK TER Bere $5,000,000.00 ae worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and ‘is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. We solicit your patronage HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada New York, N. Y. London, England - §t. Louis, Mo. BATTS LIMITED WEST TORONTO MANUFACTURERS OF Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Trim Pine Doors and Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters Cypress Greenhouse Material BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WEST TORONTO, ONT. THE LEATHER BELT MONTREAL TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER The J.C. McLaren Belting Co. General Mill Supplies | MONTREAL BOILERS We have been making all kinds of Boilers for over half a century. Combine with this the most improved type of mach-_ ’ inery, modern shops and up-to-date methods and you have the reason why ‘‘INGLIS” Boilers are the “STANDARD.” . Let us quote on your requirements. The John Inglis Co., Ltd. Engineers and Boilermakers - 14 Strachan Ave. Toronto, Canada . 5 . a a ee Vol. 33 Toronto, October 15, 1913 No. 20 Time is Money The rapid cutting File is the economical File OTE Electric Welded Steel indies Chain American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western SIZE __LKS. FT: PROOF TEST BREAKING TEST WT. 100 FT Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith 16 : 4500 Ib. 60 Ib. are rapid cutters made by : pio i en ie NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY Oe ee a ar 9000 Ib. 110 Ib. Guaranteed to pull stiff before breaking Port Hope, Ont. | McKINNON CHAIN CO., ST. CATHARINES, ONT. UNHARMED BY WATER, STEAM OR CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE = Dick’s Belts are guaranteed to run through water, or steam, if necessary, without injury and to be unaffected by changes intemperature. They have been applied ith; signal success to every variety of work for which belts are used. Saw Mill owners find Dick’s Balata Belting the cheapest when length and quality of service are considered. Catalog No. 17 on Transmission Appliances tells all about it. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting | Wood Split Pulleys © Shafting © Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver We manufacture all kinds of STEAM and POWER PUMPS for all kinds of service, using only the best material and work- manship. THE BELT YOU WILL EVENTUALLY USE BECAUSE- It withstands heat, cold, damp. sat and chemical fumes, BECAUSE — It is uniform in thickness and runs true. BE! on fale embed abe great strength, almos ania that of oak-tanned double leat BECAUSE-—It caste no more, all things considered. F. REDDAWAY AND COMPANY MONTREAL Sole Makers - Stocks carried by The A. R. Walliams Machinery Co., Limited, TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER THE STRONGEST ree *Weldless Steel Chain” ages of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiralty | reaking load for iron chain of this size, Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. , CAN YOU BEAT IT? B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited ie a MONTREAL | Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 66 The Smart Turner Machine Co., Limitea Hamilton, Canada IN THE WORLD CANADA®-LUMBERMAN (ANDe AsO OW" Kuk io Midland Planing Mill Products Let us Explain to You THE MIDLAND Stock SASH PROPOSITION We can save over 20 per cent. on the cost of manufacturing sash on the kind of See progressive dealers. can send us and.we offer you this saving—r16 cents on an 80 cent pair of sash. HEHEHE © FIG. 1. FIG.2 degmentTop. «Se ment Top. cir ees Cir aioe 2. Le Mindat > ~ 8- LE Window. 12. Lk Window. WO UJ FIG.10 FiG. 11. FIG.12 FIc.13. 18-Lf, Window. 20-Lk Window. 24-Lt Window. Queen AnneA, Rectangular its HN) WU) Ky ee Le FIG.14. FIGS. FIG. 16. FIG. 17, Queen AnneB Queen Anne. Queen AnneD Queen AnneE | Send for our new sash list, it gives complete information regarding our proposition. You can make big money by handling stock sash if you have a reliable source of supply. Our goods are right, deliveries prompt, and prices according to the size of your order.. Send today for list. Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Manufacturers Ay the Tree to the Finished Product Midland 3 Ontario mie Se ne See ee CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS The Supply is Great And so is the material. If your trade demands the best in the land try our Red and White Pine Better look your stock over now and anticipate your needs in Pine lumber. . All kinds of dressing undertaken on short notice. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY . - ONTARIO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 1912 Cut ~ White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16. Com. and Dsg. (Box out) «5/4 x 8 x 12/16 a 3 6/4 x 8 x 12/16 6/4 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 * 2 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 ‘ 2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION YOU CAN ALWAYS It DEPEND UPON OUR doesnt run good one day and poor the next, but W H ie K is always uniform in Quality and Grade. You | can depend on it absolutely to | PINE be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN LUMSDEN és PINE THAT’S PINE 99 Manufacturer of Pine Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FASSETT LUMBER CO., LIMITED FASSETT, QUE. Manufacturers of Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwood Lumber and Lath View showing lumbering operations We also make a specialty of long timbers Quality Unsurpassed Prompt Shipments Run Away with the idea that because a man is making profits, he is building up a business for him- self. You might make profit on any sort of goods, but it is the goods that you can con- scientiously recommend that will build up your business. Our HEMLOCK, PINE Best quality and any quantity and HARDWOOD come under this latter category. We specialize in car lots Write us your requirements Hocken Lumber Company, inited Otter Lake Station, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ls JOHN GILLIES DAVID ed J. S. GILLIES President id Sec.-Treas. as = BROS. BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited Manufactu WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE Planing Mill, Yard and Office New York City MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway Georgian Bay Lumber Co. Limited Waubaushene, Ontario Fraser Bryson | — Lumber Co., Lta. | - Wholesale Lumber Dealers Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa White Pine Red Pine Spruce Lumber and Lath Manufacturers of High Grade Lumber . Laths Office, “Ss.cese® Ottawa, Can. The : Victoria Harbor Lumber Company | Limited “= Lumber, Lath and Shingles Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quebec Spruce «« Hemlock Cedar Shingles Can supply Piles up to 40 ft. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 1200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Pembroke, Ontario OFFERS Shipments I x 4/7 x 10/16 Good White Pine I x 8/up x 10/1 S : c from 84 Ss oe Mp 8/4 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Run Midland, 6/4 x 12x 10/16 ‘ 4 Ont. 4/4 xX 12 x 0/16‘ ‘i 4/4x6x10/1 ‘“ 4/4 x 7-9 and I1 x 10/16 Mill Run 4/4 x 8x 10/16 Mill Run Planing 4/4x1I0x10/16 ‘“ “ F 5/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ s Mill : 6/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ - . 8/4x6x 10/16 “ $6 in 8/4x8x 10/16 ‘ C Connection 12/4 x 6/8 x 10/16 &¢ Squares Red Pine all Sizes 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mill. G. T. Ry. °°" LONGFORD Toronto, Canada on ENO 801-2 C.P.R. Building RLTO. 5 MILEAGB 156 1/4 ; Cor. King & Yonge Pine Doors||.. —s_ That Are Right M. Brennen & Sons Mig. Co. Our Hamilton, Ontario No. 3 Pine Doors are the leaders in the line. We have put in special new plant and machinery in order to turn out the oe ee oe that can be produced and we have Matching, Dressing No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty e We are taking particular care of this line and we and Re-sawing guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large 3 : i output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right done In Transit at Lowest Prices price. Large and small shipments made on short notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors ‘Le We are Equipped to Dress and Bore Pembroke Lumber Co. Heavy Georgia Pine Timbers Pembroke, Ontario River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE % SOLICITED St. Pacome, Que., Canada On I.C. Ry. 75 Miles East of Lumber Lath Pulpwood | @uckee Guy CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We can supply your require- ments in White or Red Pine iroim-— Lakefield Spanish Sellwood Jnct. Spragge New Liskeard Callander or Bisco WHICH DO YOU PREFER? all dry except Callander. Some of the stock at Spanish and Sellwood was cut in 1912. If you want prompt shipment and satisfactory Lumber write Union Lumber Co. 911 KENT BUILDING Limited Toronto - Canada JoHN McKercow, W. K. GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber | Montreal Office: 759 Notre Dame St., W Ottawa Office: 46 Elgin St. WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 13 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City JOHN P. NEWMAN Saw Milland Novelty Works. All kinds of Hard and Softwood Lumber. Dimension Stock in Beech, Maple ‘and Birch. Mattress and Cot Frames, Etc. Send me your requirements, [ can furnish you stock that will please. Y PHONE 37 RESIDENCE 15 WIARTON, Ont. HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND TIMBER White Pine, Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock Oak Mouldings, Doors Sashesand - Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. « Interior Trim Mill Work. _ NIACARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS Forina'Sccond Mend YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bldg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber | Grades Good Shipments Prompt Prices Right Wehave a full line in Pine, Spruce and Jack Pine. Also all grades and thick- ness in Birch, Maple and Elm. Have a few cars of 3 and 4inch Maple and two cars of 2 and 3 inch Get Elm we must move. our prices. WE WANT 5/4 - 6/4 - 8/4 - 12/4 White Write us describ- ing your stock. Pine. /C.G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers and _ Strictly Wholesale Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO B Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles, AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood ~ Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers; Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your orders Orillia, Ont. R, LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIALTIES Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James _ Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles © North Woxamende: N. Y. James W. Sewall A.B Forest Mapping and Surveying Estimation of Timber and Work- ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, U. S. A. ty. any ~ Nav yor oe, in Timber Estimates is as important to seller as to buyer. Our estimates, because of their thor- oughness, establish new values and furnish reliable data on which to base timber deals ‘and operations. We invite correspondence. Munson- Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. ew Yor 475 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh, 905 Arrott Bldg. GEO. I. McCLURE Wholesale Hardwood Lumber CYPRESS and SOUTHERN PINE Specialties MAHOGANY, WALNUT and CHERRY Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Veneered Doors Stiles and Rails Can ship direct from Mills or from Detroit. I want to buy Birch, Maple, Basswood, and Elm. Office, Yards and Warehouse CLARK, PLUMER AVES. AND M.C.R. R. DETROIT, MICH. Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To , get in touch with good men send a ‘‘ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker _220 King Street West, TORONTO Boston 625 Tremont Bldg. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND “WOODWORKER “Well Bought is Half Sold”’ Special Hardwood Offer 125,000 ft. 4/4’ No. 1 Common & Better Birch 12,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 40,000 ft. 18,000 ft. 16,000 ft. No. 2 Common Birch No. 1 Common & Better Basswood No. 2 Common Basswood 6/4” Firsts & Seconds Basswood F.O.B. Deer Lake Dry and Well Manufactured Good Grades Prompt Shipments Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage Graves, Bigwood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 1026-32 Traders Bank Bldg, Toronto,Ont. Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce Veneers Handles (3 or more ply) (all descriptions) Hoops Staves Headings JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England London Office Dashwood House 9 Baad St., E.C. Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘Tectona,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool England A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS PREMIER XX and XXX R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquartes. 12 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ; Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Dry Norway and White Pine All Sizes and Grades Hemlock and Pine Bill Tim- ber Cut on Short Notice— We have also a Complete stock of Hemlock, Spruce, Pine and Hardwood Lumber, Lath and Shingles. Planing done in transit at our planing mill in Fesserton. New Phone Number Main 3656 Fesserton Timber Company, Limited 15 Toronto Street, TORONTO Williams Lumber Company Wholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED All : All White Pine a Specialty Sizes Grades Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS : FOR QUICK SALE Stock at Bruce Mines, Ontario 500 M ft. 4/4 and 8/4 Spruce 250 M ft. 4/4 and 8/4 Hemlock 500 M Lath, White Pine, Spruce and Hemlock 100 M 4/4—6/4 and 8/4 Red Birch 40 M 4/4—6/4 and 8/4 Red Oak Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited SUDBURY, ONT. OTTAWA, ONT. Everything in Lumber Wholesale and Retail Write or wire us for your requirements The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada Send me Your Orders for... . 100M 1x 4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190M1x5 ‘ 75 M1x9 * 60 M1x10 * Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, fiemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER ""50:2iiiifun* tau Shingles- Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. Lumber with us is moving fast. We have everything you want so write us for your requirements. We handle hard and soft lumber. Watch for the Bull Dog.” “Stock up before fall rush. | THE LONG LUMBER CO. Branch Office TORONTO, ONT. Head Office HAMILTON, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. 1913 Sawing | 4/4" and 5/4” Spruce 2.x 8 and 2 x 10 Spruce Dry Factory White Pine—all thicknesses. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Mason, Gordon & Co. 23.2: Montreal, Que. Everything in Timber Car and Cargo lots only Douglas Fir, Pine, Hemlock, Spruce, Yellow Pine and Oak Write, Wire or Phone for Prices “ Western Office :—Pacific Building, VANCOUVER, B. C. JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE PLAYFAIR « WHITE Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty Do You Handle Interior Trim? "THERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. ESTABLISHED 1855 THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. LUMBER IN TRANSIT . OF PENETANGUISHENE We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into flooring or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. Manufacturers of and Dealers in HEMLOocK BILLstTuFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. | Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. Pasnineel All stock sized or matched if required. Meaford, Ontario Don’t wait towrite. Phone us your requirements. Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER , nt f Uayauas mp” “wun esc” AA Mi f (dairriannt( INcimeoreraattl * eqns iN eqs AM0ttaaarrrerotslt Ha RT MT tl } A ( t hy ———— R. B. ELGIH, Managing Director LUMBER MERCHANTS, 18 Toronto Street, Telephone Main 5584 Pine, Hemlock and Spruce (Rough or Machined) Lath and Crating Material LARKIN LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA The Oliver Lumber Co., Ltd. 540 Confederation Life Bldg., Toronto We sclicit your inquiries for— WHITE PINE 4/4 and 8/4 Good Sidings. 4/4, 6/4 and 8/4 Shop. 6/4 x 10 and 12, Common and Dressing. 4/4 x 6, 8, 10 and 12 Mill-Run. HARDWOOD 8/4Hard Maple, No. 1 Common and Better, choice quality and color. 4/4 Birch, all grades. 4/4 Cherry, all grades. We make a specialty of filling orders for mixed carloads. W. T. EAGEN We have in stock fulllines of HARDWOOD including Basswood, Elm, Hard and Soft Maple, Black Ash, Beech WRITE FOR PRICES THEY WILL INTEREST YOU 203-4 McKinnon Building TORONTO, ONT. Phone Main 6316 RN AULED0\UNTENITRSY CURATOR f J.B. JARVIS, Sec.-Treas. The Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Co., Ltd. TORONTO, ONT. JJpstriernecenegy rt | Pr cual JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers Special Offerings: { 1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Dry \1 x 8-10, No. 1 Dry RED PINE— 1 x 4-5-6 Flooring Strips, Dry WHITE PINE—1% & 1% No. 1 & 2 Culls LATH—1%—4 ft. No. 1 White Pine SPRUCE 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO — We have to offer the following SPRUCE 2x 4, 10/16’ Mill Run 129,559 feet 2x 6, 10/16 Mill Run 310,063 feet 2x 8, 10/16’ Mill Run 211,946 feet 2x 10, 10/16’ Mill Run 80,685 feet Lengths and widths piled separately. Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO For Immediate Shipment— 4000 HEMLOCK TIES 3000 CEDAR TIES 100 M 10x10 HEMLOCK TIMBER Spears & Lauder Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers 501 Kent Building - Toronto Do You Want a Salesman? @ Every live lumber salesman in Can- ada reads the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘“‘Wanted and For Sale” department of this paper. CANADA LUMBERMAN Large stock of 1” 14”, 1%" and 2” WHITE PINE, Bone dry. SPECIAL LOW PRICES on 1%”, 1%”, and 2” Shipping cull sidings and cut ups. Offices at 97 St. James St., Montreal Mills at Mont Laurier, P. Q. Mack Axes ——The World’s Best HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U. S. A. “CANADIAN MADE” Fourdrinier Wires and Cylinder Covers Manufactured in Ottawa by the Capital Wire Cloth & Mfg. Co. Dandy Rolls and Cylinder Moulds Limited ' Repaired and Recovered AND WOODWORKER 15 Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the: ‘Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom chains, plows, sleighs, etc. We have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Shawanaga, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right nand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 110 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. 1 left-hand steam nigger. 1 Log-loader. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. 2 Roger Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and lumber. 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. 2 Lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. . band saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water Pumps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 Ibs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 hp. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for 22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light are generator. _ There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn-tables, particulars of which may be had on application. _ Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. L 26 Ernest Avenue, TORONTO, CANADA imited 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FIR TIMBER HIGH GRADE RED CEDAR SHINGLES LET US QUOTE YOU PRICES TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CoO., LTD. Metropolitan Building, VANCOUVER, B. C., President and General Manager Assistant General Manager D. C. CAMERON, Winnipeg Wo. ROBERTSON, Vancouver Secretary-Treasurer, WILSON BELL, Winnipeg The Rat Portage Lumber Co. Ltd. Manufacturers of A: ee Heavy Fir Dimension Is Our Particular Specialty LUMBER The Heavier tt 1s the Better we like it Cedar Shingles, Fir and Cedar Lath We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to Tia SEP Ee Lad eae ae 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. Car Sills and Sheathing, (Cedar Siding Our grade is positively right, and prices will please LUNES, i | Timberland Lumber Co., Limited Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Vancouver, B.C., and Harrison River, B.C. Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. Imperial Timber & Trading Co., Limited Office :—Corner Front, Alberta and Dufferin Streets— Vancouver, B. C. Manufacturers and Dealers in Fir and Cedar Lumber, Interior Finish, Sash, Doors and all classes of millwork. Specialty Mill and Factories located Mixed Car Trade on C. P. Ry., G. N. Ry. and B. C. Electric. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AGENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber - Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. We invite correspondence re ‘Dalhousie’? Brand — N. B. Cedar Shingles (42 grades ' Special Prices for shipment to All Ontario Points Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. J. B. Snowball Co., timites Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles - Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. Edward Partington Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of ~ Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths Hardwoods 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER t fo) 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS Below is a list of Dry Lumber which we can Ship Promptly K CHESTNUT 1s & 2s 4/4, 7 to 17, 5 cars. We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, 1s & 2s 4/4, 3 cais 1s Ze Bie 7 tote s & 2s 5 cars. , ’ : é 2 « fs € / i Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs eee As & 28. 4/6 ees be bee eis : Is & 2s 1 face, 3 cars. WHITE OAK Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. No. 1 common 4/4, 5 cars. 18 “wideDe 4/4) Garsl he Pan e u No, 1 common 5/4, 2 cars. 1s and 2s 5/4, 4 cars. -Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. No. 1 common 6/4, 3 cars. ae Bh dares q S 1s and 2s 6/4, 3 cars. No. 1 common 8/4, 2 cars. 1s and 2s 7/4, 4 cars. _ QOtd. Sound Wormey 4/4, 4 1s and 2s 8/4, BD pees, i SBS No. 1 4/4, 10 cars. Factory and Office, Steele St.. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Qtd, Sound Wormey 5/4, 2 77 NO eaineey aaa Calise No. 1 common 6/4, 2 cars. BASSWOOD No. 1 common 7/4, 3 cars. T, = Clear stipe a to 6 in. wide, Nord comin om ea mae 4/4, 1 ca Manufacturers of Clear face Sie, 3 to 5¥% in, REDO wide, 1 car, Is and 2s a 3 cars. Is and 2s cars, . POPLAR 1s and 2s 7/4, 1 car. ap e eec Irc Is & 2s 5/8, 24 to 27, 1 car. Is and 2s 8/4, 2 cars. 9 9 b ) 1s & 2s 5/8, 18 to 23, 2 cars. No. 1 common 4/4, 2 cars. Is & 2s 5/8, 28 net, 1 car. No. 1 common 5/4, 1 car. Is & 2s 3/4, 18 to 28, 1 car. No. 1 common 6/4, 1 car. aSSwoo an em Oc um er 1s & 2s 5/8, 7 to 17, 1 car. No. 1 common 8/4, 2 cars. All our ‘own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices, Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN Canadian Representative : Joli Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada Phone Bae 3222 LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK H O BA R I &z ' O. POPLAR A SH Special Attention to our Canadian Trade Yards at Nashville, Tenn. CHOICE We can ship you promptly any of the above | Southern Hardwoods Stock, Carefully Inspected ’ WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Cy press, ; . i | Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine Real Estate Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 53 STATE STREET - BOSTON, MASS. Canadian Representative: G. H. Johnson, 125 Tyndall Avenue, Phone Parkdale 736, Toronto, Ontario YARD AT—PRISON POINT CABLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON CANADA United States. Manufacture a. LUMBERMAN and Wholesalers seeking AND WOODWORKER HARDWOOD LUMBER C an nadian Business Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Atlantic Lumber Co. Incorporated Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber Canadian Branch 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto _ Robert Vestal, Manager ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Yellow Pine Timber And Lumber Rough or Dressed Car Material and Long Timbers a Specialty PROMPT SHIPMENTS E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. Ellisville Cincinnati Miss. and Olio. Write for prices. Reach Furniture Factories and Woodworking Plants Through This Department q@ All the leading Canadian furniture manu- facturers and woodworking establishments are regular readers of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. @ Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hardwood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to Canada Lumberman and Woodworker Toronto : - - Canada CAFLISCH BROTHERS HARDWOOD LUMBER Wholesale Distributing Yards and ales Offices JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Mills at— Monticello, Ky. Ross Point, Ky. Union City, Pa. Hambleton, W. Va. Full assortment of grades and thicknesses in Quartered and Plain Oak, Gum, Poplar and other Hardwoods in our Jamestown yards. STRAIGHT OR MIXED CARS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS. 1y JHE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, ———- MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN=—=== 1112 Notre Dame West, Montreal, P. Q. Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and — Hardwoods, Dimension Timber Mills at Lachute, P. Q. | American Lumber & Manfg.Co. PITTSBURGH, PA. EVERYTHING IN LUMBER DIRECT FROM OUR MILLS. Our Specialties: Yellow is" Pine and Hardwoods _ Yard Stock Limited Commons Clears and and Mouldings Mouldings The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C. <2) PEAVIES Cant Hooks, Boom Chains, Timber Dogs [t is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. Let us figure on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shackles, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log Stamping, Hammers, etc. Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of the lum- berman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the lowest price. Write us for particulars and prices ARGALL BROTHERS Three Rivers, Quebec M Woodworking and Box Makers’ We Build a FullLine 7 of Box Machinery ~ Double Cabinet. Fe = Write to-day for particulars. B. G. Luther Co., Inc. Mass. 91 Foster Street - Worcester, Are You Interested in British Colum- bia Trade? The immensity of the Lumber Industry will within a few years make this Province the most im- portant in the whole Domin- ion. MACHINERY Fitting Saw. anufacturers Birch Floorin There is un- doubtedlyabig market for Mill Equipment of all kinds. Let us Demons- trate our Ad- vertising ser- vice. We please others, we can please you. Western Lumberman Crowe & Wilson Chambers VANCOUVER, B.C. Braach at Winnipeg CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER TO BE SURE There are some surprises in “DEFIANCE” WOODWORKING MACHINES You can’t look over any of our tools without a surprise or two. No matter how experienced a woodworker you may be, their general construction, ease of operation, uncomplicated working parts, minimum running expense, will strike you as surprisingly complete and perfect. We would like to have you know more about them. Send today for our complete catalog. THE DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS, - DEFIANCE, OHIO N 1 Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co-, Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), s 0. Winnipeg (Manitoba), Vancouver (British Columbia), Reid-Newfoundland Co., St. John, Automatic Belt Polisher Improved Plow Handle Bender (Newfoundland), Williams & Wilson, Montreal (Que.), W. L. Blake Co., Portland, Me. (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). “The Narrow Se King” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut Saws have won their way to universal popu- larity by the good work they do and their general reliability. They have been put to every test and come through successfully, proving that they are worthy of the confidence placed in them. If you want the best results, use a Narrow ‘‘Saw King.” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut is specially adapted to Pulp wood and Small timber being a straight back Saw and ground to a true taper, three gauges from cutting edge to back of saw. Write for catalogue telling you all about the King oy saws R. H. SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED SAW MANUFACTURERS - a Caria kI NES ONT. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 2i 22 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Fir * s e S one Everything in Timber yetov rin Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B C Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. For low prices and prompt. shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Short Leaf Finish Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash Cypress New Brunswick Shingles TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. California White Pine California Sugar Pine and Arizona Soft Pine Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber ““ LOUIS WUICHET Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Known in every Camp from the Atlantic to the Pacific as i*the most satisfac- tory Snow Plow made. Catalogue a “Brazel Patent” es PLOWS D. G. Cutler Company Duluth, Minn. Jobbers of— Kelley Island Lime Huron Portland Cement Keen’s Portland Cement Hard Wall Plaster, Etc. The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING x Machine Knives, Circular Cutters and Mortise Chisel Combinaiven Model, Lumber- man’s Snow Plow, can be used either with or without Rut Cutter. One man to operate. Adjustir ng wheels close together make change for light or heavy work in an instant. Wings placed to throw snow 9 wider nee sleigh tiac ee or narrower if desired. Height of mouldboards prevent snow falling back on track. Brazel Plows cut 6” wider than logging eighs, roll snow outside peaek and away from roadway. Cut of knolls, fills up holes and leave a perfectly level road. Cut off dirt and manure heaps te om an ice read Nie ving a clean roadbed. Roll up and push entirely away from the road, 12’ of loose snow each time the plow passes over, THE BATEMAN-WILKINSON CO., LIMITED LOT eo oe WILEENSON PLOUGH CO., LIMITED, TORONTO, CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 Removal Notice E beg to announce that we are now located in our new place of business, Esplanade and Church Street, where we shall be pleased to see our friends. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Esplanade and Church Street, Toronto Special Alligator Ropes with proper attachments Saw Carriage Ropes Haulage Ropes Smoke: Stack Stays, etc. etc. Wire Rope Fittings Wire Rope Grease The B. Greening Wire Co. Hamilton, Ont. Montreal, Que. "™ite@ 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Best Material--The Best Equipment = The Best Product White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited, Penetanguishene, Ont. = LAS & COMPANY, NAPANEE, OweCan, om nn aa tn nee =i . ——— af OU may think of Band Saws only when you buy them, but they are uppermost in our thought each and every day. Always we watch material and labor so that quality will be highest of all. Ask for catalog of Band, Circular, Cross-Cut, Inserted Tooth, or Gang Saws, or Woodwork- ing Knives. | Simonds Canada Saw Company, Limited - VANCOUVER, B.C. 3 7 : MONTREAL, QUE. ST. JOHN, N.B. Pony Lath Mill This mill is built for use with a 10 to 15 horse power engine and as single mill only. It is specially suited to the re- quirements of thresher and saw mill men operating in small tracts of timber, as both husk Size ‘‘S’’ Single Mill with 16-foot Carriage and carriage are of a size which will permit of easy loading be- Size Husk 2... ... «:: ga ©) feet by 6-feet 3 aneles Width of Carriages. ... ... od inches tween the standards of a wagon Diameter and Le Mandrel . 2 3/16 by 55 inches SiaickSe ser Rear hy a Tinch wheels Ana 1%-inch axles : ei > Size. Drive Pulley -.. 0.9. (204 «-. 20) byelO anches Length Ti ee mle asian , 40, 48 or 56 feet when MOVING from one setting Feed r Revolution of Saw ... ... ... 0 to 3% inches Style and Fata “ef Blocks vee fee ee C136 anehies l to another. Feed 7 Pee ee Ser naan. Gace tatooun (Cry etaky Style Malls Dogs) sj een eee eee On aE celsion Largest Diameter Saw... .-« ocae neue oer ak oO auches Style Set W oie Poe Pods Maes aed of NG 1 Single Ratchet i Length of Carriages ... ... ... 12, 16, 20 or 24 feet Write for the catalogue of the Knight With each es ze “S’ mill we furnish one saw wrench, cant hook, feed belt, pulley with boxes line of saw mill machinery. tightener < foun ako bolts fe r husk. T HE KNIGHT MEG. CO., Canton, Ohio. Canadian Distributors :—R. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver, B. C.. iy Long Mfg. Co., nate Ont. CANADA A National Journal Grada fumberm Issued on the Ist and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: TORONTO - -_ Telephone A. 929 - - 220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. Randolph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building EONDON, ENG. .- .-. = -.- - - . 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; other foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. No. 20 Vol. 33 Toronto, October 15, 1913 Seeeestul Slash Burning in B. C. The burning of slash after logging operations is one of the most important means for the prevention of forest fires that have ever been devised. The British Columbia Forest Branch, realizing this, are do- ing all in its power to persuade loggers to adopt this principle, and has already met with much success. Following up the policy they re- cently addressed a letter to all British Columbia loggers urging them to make a special effort before the rainy season commences, to burn over any areas of dangerous slash resulting from this or previous years’ logging operations on their timber lands.. During last spring, nearly 15,000 acres of logging slash were burned over by coast opera- tors, with entire success, and no loss to merchantable timber, and at a cost hardly more than nominal. The conditions are now ideal for slash burning and the govern- ment hopes that advantage of such conditions will be taken by every operator, and all remaining slash areas burned over. [If all the old slash can be burned over in this way and a policy of burning slash twice each year adopted, the slash will always be kept down to very limited areas which can be disposed of cheaply and without serious danger. Operators are also being asked to have a record kept of the area of slash burned over this fall and the cost of burning. The rules concerning slash burning in British Columbia are as follows :— 1. Always construct a trail or a light fire-break around the slash- ed area before starting fires. This will serve to confine the fire and also permit men to get around the fire quickly. 2. Be sure and have enough men on hand when you start a fire to control the fire if it threatens to spread beyond the slash. 3. Never start a fire in the morning unless you feel certain a strong wind will not arise. The best time to start a fire is after 4 LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 o'clock in the afternoon on a calm day; if the weather is warm and the slash dry all the better. start fires first on the leeward side if there is a breeze, or on the uphill side if on a slope. 4. If the slash area is surrounded by timber, When the danger of fire spreading beyond the area to be burned is past, set fire on the windward side or at the base of the slope; also whenever possible take advantage of a breeze blowing away from green timber. 5. Burn over the area as quick!y as possible. This can be done by starting fires in a large number of places. 6. Keep a watchman on the area burned until all fires are out. Cut down any snags which may be burning. St. John Strikers Return to Work The expected has come to pass in St. John, N.B., and the striking mill workers who have held out during the past three months against the sawmill owners have at last decided to return to work. While there is much to be regretted in connection with this strike; because of the loss of wages to the men and the expense which the strike has brought upon the sawmill owners on account of the idleness of their mills, to say nothing of the high cost of lumber in the local markets: the result will not be altogether an unmixed evil, if it shows the mill men that they must exercise reason in their demands for increased pay and less arduous working conditions. If there is a fair element of reason in the demands of strikers they run a good chance of suc- ceeding, at least partially. It is a foregone conclusion however, that when a strike is brought on during business depression, there is little chance of it resulting in favor of the strikers. Strikes inaugurated during a time of good business are frequently successful if they are based upon unreasonable grounds. [t was practically certain from the out-set that the late strike at St. John could not succeed. It came at a time when the manufac- turers were feeling the depression of a falling demand and the strain of severe competition and high freight rates. So great had these be- come that business was in a really bad way for the time being and if the mills had continued running at their usual rate there might have been a great surplus of stock before the season was over. As a mat- ter of fact it was to some extent a fortunate thing that the mills were obliged to shut down. A large amount of business was neg'ected, but much of that business might have been done at a loss either to the mill owners or to the people who purchased stocks at an earlier date when prices were high. Sawmill owners were therefore not sorry. that, if a strike had to be faced at all, it should have been at a time when there was a danger of dropping prices. With trade conditions as they were, the sawmill owners were ab‘te to present a combined front to the strikers and to wait patiently until the latter changed their minds. Many of the strikers were in- fluenced when returning to work, by the fact that in prolonging the strike they were reducing the amount of operations that would be carried on in the woods during the coming winter, where some of them would find their winter employment. TRIMMER EDGER ° WIRE ROPE CARRIER 41 carrier to supply the box shop with boards, which are taken from the cars or teams. Notice also the location of the band resaw and edger. Stock is passed through the band resaw, and, if defective, the man who takes away places the boards on the carrier to the box shop. If good, they are placed on a chain carrier which runs on an incline of 45-deg., then overhead, so that the gang edger and edging saw are under- neath. After the boards are passed overhead they drop into the plan- ing mill carrier and are delivered to the trimmer. The man who takes away from the resaw passes the boards that are clear or need the clear split off, and such boards as need edging, to the edger. These boards are edged and the clear sorted and piled back until enough has been saved to work, or are drawn to the yard until needed. We match about 550,000 feet per month and make 600,000 feet of box shooks per month. You see, these carriers have some work to do. We find that by installing the fast-feed thin-knife planer we have increased the quality of our stock at least 10 per cent. In dressing knotty spruce and hemlock boards on the old style planer, the knots would tear out, making the boards of an inferior grade or turning them into box boards. No doubt when some mill men read this article they will say it was costing us too much to do this work in the first place, and I will admit it was. But you must take into consideration the amount of waney-edge boards that are sorted from the box boards, and there is quite an expense to that. We are doing the same now as before, but with the carriers we have eliminated the cost accordingly. In con- structing a new mill this extension should be at least 72-ft. long in- HU Teaproae ieee BOX SHOP f} ROOM FOR ANOTHER MATCHER FAST-FEED MATCHER DOUBLE SURFACE PLANER Layout of the Mill which Reduced Cost of Dressing Lumber 75 per cent stead of 60 ft., then when resawing you will have room enough be- hind the elevated carrier to sort out certain widths when you have an order for a car all one width. We find that when we saw logs at small portable mills it is better to have them sawed into 2 or 3-inch plank. When dry they are drawn to the planing mill, where they are resawed, planed and matched for shipping. There is a saving of 1,000,000 feet in 8,000,000 on 2-inch, and 1,000,000 feet saving in sawing 6,000,000 on 3-inch, and the cost of stacking, drawing, etc., is reduced in handling thick stock. It is get- ting to be the custom among lumbermen to resaw as much as possible. Some are even installing twin resaws, making three boards at one run of a 3-inch plank, which will still reduce the labor of manufactur- ing the finished board. The problem of reducing costs does not fully lie in the selection of new machines. Many times the most efficient machines are used in systems where production cost is far too high. Arrangement of machines is a big factor in costs, just as it is a factor in the quality produced. Lost motion is one reason for abnormal cost. Wasted time is another. But when these factors are combined with worn out, slow machines, profits have no chance of staying with us long. In this case the best machines built took the place of slow tools, the machines were so arranged in reference to each other, to the car- riers, and to outside supply and delivery openings that lost motion, cartage cost and waiting were undoubtedly practically nil. In such systems as the one described on this page training operators and em- ployees plays a large part in the system’s ultimate efficiency; but with or without good training it is far better than no plan at all. 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN The Selling of Bills It takes several years to learn how to sell a bill to advantage, and with all the experience I had at it, I found there was still something I could learn about bill selling. I know of no other reason for its being so, than the variety in human nature that one meets in these transac- tions, and these diverse elements in human nature are not more strongly shown in the majority of people than when they engage in a matter of building and the purchasing of materials for it. The ‘facts in the matter are, very few people know anything at all about the details of a building and the nature and character “of the materials entering into its structure. Therefore the masses of people generally know of a building as a place to live in, or something to use “for stor- age and shelter, but how the materials were made, assembled, and put together they are practically ignorant of. It is with this latter class that the retail lumbermen has” mostly to deal. Added to this, is the natural tendency of the buyer to want to purchase at the lowest price and with the great majority, the low price will govern their action in taking the bill. This is what makes the competition of the mail order concerns so aggravating to the dealer. These people see no- thing but the letter and copy of the bill, and the price it is offered at, and being ignorant of the quality of materials, the low price is a stronger inducement with them than it would be to those who know there is a difference in quality, and therefore a difference in values. When I am trying to sell a competitive bill, 1 would much rather deal with a party who knows what these differences mean as to the prices than with one who does not know, and considers the price he can get it for. Some men never learn by experience. At least, they don’t learn enough to allow it to govern them in their buying. Others know by past experience that the best material for everything is the cheapest to buy because it gives them the longer and best service. I presume there is no class of consumers of lumber that comes into such close and direct knowledge of the strength and lasting qual- ities of lumber as do the farmers, especially with the commoner grades. They know more about lumber in this respect than the aver- age carpenter. So when it comes to selling a farmer a bill for a barn or other outbuilding he is generally more difficult to please than he would be in selling him a house bill, because of the fact that this class of buildings contain mostly common. lumber, whereas, there are so many more things in a house other than common lumber that he knows but little about, and therefore he has to take somebody’s word for it. I had an o!d farmer customer once who was particular about the dimension and common boards he bought and would “kick” on anything he didn’t like, but as he wasn’t much of a haggler about prices, if tried to humor him as well as I could. I was surprised there- fore, when one day he brought me a list of stuff for an addition and repairs to his house, as he handed it to me he said “there is a lot of stuff in this bill that I know but little about. You know what I want better than I do.” I told him I would let him have it at the same rate I sold the carpenters. That settled him, and I showed him just what he was going to get. He drove into the yard and I loaded him with the first load of it. I distinctly remember this case for I noticed how _pleased he was to think he could buy as cheaply as the carpenter. If we could always have this type of customer to deal with there wouldn’t be the variety of experience there is in the retail business. A Difference in Different Localities Bill selling is easy in some towns compared with what it is in others owing to the difference in the class of customers. I always think of this when I read the letters of the correspondents in The Lumberman telling of their experience with mail order competition. Some places they have very little bother. In others the dealers are pestered with a lot of fellows sending away to get figures just to see how much their home dealer is trying to “gouge” them, as they call it, when talking about it among themselves, but in talking with the dealer they explain their action by saying they just wanted to see how near the figures would be alike. A dealer wrote me recently of a case of this kind that he had been laboring with. His next door neighbor was going to build and came to him for help to make out the list of stuff he would need and get the benefit of his advice and judgment in planning, and the kind | of materials to get. Naturally he thought that because he was his neighbor and their wives talked over the fence together after the men had gone to work, there would be little difficulty in selling the bill and getting a reasonable profit out of it. So my friend rested easy in his mind and expected every day to have his customer tell him to begin delivering on the job, but, alas and alack, for the victim of neighborly - confidence. A week or so afterward, a carpenter let him know that his friend had been sending off and getting figures from several of the direct-to-the-con-fellows, and they had beaten him badly on prices. A direct-to-the-neighbor interview was had ‘without much delay. The man admitted the impeachment of trying to see how near his friend, the confiding dealer, would come with his figures to theirs. It was only a little matter of $200 difference against him, and, “of course,” he said, “you will let me have it as cheap as they can.” I AND WOODWORKER know my friend to be a good Christian man, but I am pretty sure he framed a few cuss words in his back thought over the cunning trick that had been played him. He so!d the bill, of course, but at a profit of the cost of handling, figuring his own wages at a dollar a day. After several disappointments of this kind in my own experience, I became hardened and got so that I never counted on a bill until I had sold it and made the first delivery. Furthermore, I learned to be a good loser. But it was many years before I attained to this measure of grace and as I look back on the times when I was foolish enough to get mad and stay mad for some time because I failed to sell a bill to one I thought was my customer, I can but regret that I was so foolish and short sighted. Nothing Worth Worrying About This is something that a young dealer, or any one for that matter, should guard against, for it not only causes himself unnecessary worry over what can’t be helped. It has the effect to lose him trade as well and besides it puts him on the same level as the lost customer who instinctively thinks that you will cherish a “grouch” against him for not giving you the bill. I know it is a most difficult “thing not to harbor a resentment against both the expected customer and the competitor who has beaten you in the contest for the prize. It is human nature to be disgruntled over a lost bill, and not to be is a condition of feeling to be cultivated. A poor loser is sure to create a condition of feeling against himself. Even his friends to whom he relates the circumstances of his loss will have little or no sympathy for him, but rather, will have a lower opinion of his business ability. There is another thing also in connection with lost bills that is a common tendency with some dealers, and that is the going round to the party who has bought his bill at the other yard and telling him if he had come to see him again he would have made him a lower price, as he had discovered he had made a mistake in his figures, or in some other way to try to make him feel dissatisfied with the bargain he has made. To say the least, and be conservative in expression, anything of this kind is contemptible in the extreme, and any man of — any conscience at all can’t help but despise his own action. I am fully aware, however, that in the earlier days of the retail lumber business, this was a common practice among the dealers. It was a part of the business warfare that was common then. To harass a competitor and make him all kinds of trouble was considered a part of the game and I confess that I was guilty of doing my share of it at the time. But with the organization of our associations, came a better spirit in the trade. We learned that there was such a thing as ethics in business. : As I look back and compare those times with the present, I re- alize how great the influence of the associations has been in civilizing us in our relations with each other in competitive business. I say this, you understand, in a general way, for I appreciate the fact that there are a few sinners in this respect in the business today and prob- ably there will always be. But I believe the greater number of dealers have come to regard the o!d tricks of business unworthy of their honor and dignity as individuals and business men. So I say to my friends among the younger dealers, when you go after a bill, do your best to land it, but let your actions be legitimate and governed by the ethics of honor, and good feeling toward your competitors. If you are unsuccessful, don’t go round “belliaking’’ over it, and advertise your ill-temper and lack of ability, for if you do, it is bound to react against you in the public mind and estimation. The Personal Equation Counts The personal equation enters a good deal in the selling of biils. One dealer will influence a customer to buy a bill of him, that an- other dealer stands no chance with, and sometimes this personal in- fluence is strong enough to overcome the lower price that is offered by a competitor. On the face of it, this may look strange to one not experienced in such matters, but I think every old dealer will bear me out in the assertion and can remember when he himself has done the same thing and felt more than usual satisfaction over the occur- tence and the compliment to his salesmanship. Such cases though are apt to give rise to some feeling on the part of the competitor, who thought his price was low enough to secure the bill. He will suspect that either his figures have been beaten, or some other inducement offered to his disadvantage. He will attribute anything, however, but the real reason because he don’t understand it. A margin should be given for the operation of this difference of personal influence which each has in dealing with different individu- als. It won’t do to ignore it, because it is one of the natural facts of human life. You and I are governed by it every day of our ex- istence and it manifests itself in the preference we give in our rela- tions with others. We can’t explain why we favor one person more than another, but we do. There are one or two travelling salesmen that you patronize more than the others who call on you who you have no reason to doubt will sell you as good grades and give as good service as those you favor most. You may go to the extent of saving up your orders for the favorite salesman. If you are married CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 43 and have children you know you love them all, but there is one of them that you unconsciously favor more than the others. It is one of the girls. She “twists you round her finger” and you are not aware of it. One party can get a subscription from you that you would promptly turn down if someone else approached you for the same purpose. These are but a few of the illustrations that could be named to show how strong a factor this personal equation is in the governing of human action. Inducements That Turn the Scale It is an old trick in bill selling to offer a little bonus to turn the scale of decision in our favor when the balance of offers is about even. It is not in the form of money, of course, but it is a bonus all the same. Some of our good friends and regular customers, when going to build will tell us they expect to buy the bill of us, but in order to be fair to the other dealer who has asked them the chance to figure on it and which they promised him they would, they will have to, out of cour- tesy, do as they agreed. This puts us in a sweat of apprehension lest our friendly competitor may allow his business instinct to thwart our intentions to get a fair profit out of the deal, and so we figure a little lower than we would have done, if we had been sure that our customer was not going to get figures elsewhere. He comes back smiling from the other yard and we watch intently the expression on his face to try to divine whether the result is for or against us. If we are suc- cessful in prevailing on him to tell us there is not much difference in the bids, we may be pretty sure that our bid is the highest for if it was the lowest he would have been more apt to say right off that we could have the bill. At least, this has been my experience in this kind of a sweating game, and it is a point well worth remembering when you are in a similar fix. Acting on this supposition and not liking to cut the figures first given, you intimate, if he will conclude the contract, that you will give him a beter grade of flooring than the bill calls for, or something else of that character that is better than you had figured. One of our favorite offers of this kind was that we would let him have a more ex- pensive front door. That would please his wife more than the plainer one on the bill. If there is not too much difference in the respective bids, these extra inducements generally turn the scale in our favor, and we have a chance to “save our face” in saying that we didn’t cut the original figures we made on the bill. You know, sometimes our competitors will get after us with the charge that we are cutting prices, and this is one of the ways that we dodge the impeachment. Strictly speaking, I suppose it is hardly the fair thing to do with a friendly competitor. But there are some cases where it i$ a personal matter between you and your friendly customer, as for instance, some farmer has been trading with you for a number of years, and bought all his lum- ber and coal of you during that time. You have grown to become personal friends, and you feel a sense of obligation to him for such a continuous patronage. Now when a matter of this kind comes up between you, you see an opportunity of showing your appreciation by making him a present of something he didn’t expect to get. There may be a little selfish feeling in giving a present this way, but when you come to simmer it down, the giving of presents is to repay obli- gations, or for the purpose of inducing a return action of a like char- acter. It is human nature to expect something in return for what we give. Dealing with farmers as a class is somewhat different from deal- ing with cold-blooded business men. A man of the latter type may be in a social way one of your best friends, but when it comes down to a business deal he will hold you to a strict observance of purely business principles, and ignore anything in the nature of sentiment. But social friendship with a farmer means a business friendship also. He does not separate them as a business man does. If he likes a man well enough to count him as a friend his business goes along with his liking. A Valuable Asset It is this feature in country business life that very often is a valu- able asset to the business man of mediocre ability. I have known several instances where men were kept on their feet because of their personal friendships with a host of farmers, who kept on giving them their business irrespective of their poor standing with the wholesale ° trade. Their credit might be poor away from home, but their farmer friends didn’t know of it, and if they did it wouldn’t have affected their loyalty to their personal friends. There are dealers who have such a hold on the farmers’ trade in their locality that it cannot be shaken off even though they have fierce competition. This is the reason why some managers command a salary above the average. They are “solid” with the farmers. and if they left that yard a good deal of its trade would leave too, because personal friendships are not made in a day, and the new manager might be of another and different tempera- ment and therefore would have to make his own personal following among the farmers. I have dwelt at some length on this subject, because some young a he oe ee dealers may entertain the notion that the mere knowledge of lumber, and the ability to figure the price is the main thing of running a coun- try yard successfully. A few years will discover their mistake if they do. I know of a young man who is barely twenty-one years of age, who worked several years in the city yards and tried to run one out in a suburb but failed, He got a job as manager of a yard in a small country town and such was his faculty for making friends with the farmers around there, that he has built up a large. trade and is now getting a salary of $125 a month, with an additional share in the net profits. Strong competition, causes us to do some things in the selling of bills that we would prefer not doing if we could” help it. I have spoken of some of them, but I want to say a few words on the subject of getting the other fellow’s figures. Nothing is easier than to cut below a competitor’s figures if. you know w hat they are. The diffi- culty is in finding out. Some dealers have a faculty for worming them out of a customer against his inclination not to tell. If you ask the average customer point blank what they are, his cupidity is at once aroused and his dickering propensities come into play. You have yourself made the suggestion to him to get you to make a lower price. and then go back to ‘the other fellow and induce him to do the same. He takes the implication that you are in a strong rivalry with the other dealer, and it is to his interest to take adv antage of it, as a rule. It is poor policy to let a prospective customer think you expect he is going to get the other yard to figure on his bill. It is a better way to talk ‘and act as though you know he will buy it of you. It is safer though not to talk too much. Ii he is inclined to talk on the sub- ject of the bill, let him do it, and confine yourself to answering his questions. And don’t promise too much either, for in refraining ‘from this you thereby avoid unpleasant complications in the delivery, and settlement for the bill. C. H. KETRIDGE, in the Mississippi Valley Lumberman. Miscellaneous Items of Interest to Lumbermen R. J. Glanville, who has been Secretary and Sales Manager of John Hanbury & Company, Vancouver, has returned to the Wheeler, Osgood Company, of Tacoma. The cut of logs on the Upper St. John during the coming winter is expected to be at least equal to that of last year and possibly great- er, according to recent reports. Mr. R. S. Waldie, of the Victoria Harbor Lumber Company, To- ronto, has been elected president of the Toronto Paper Company to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. G. P. Grant. In another part of this issue there appears an interesting article from the pen of Roland D. Craig, forest engineer, Vancouver, des- cribing a recent trip through the valley of the North Thompson River, a little known region “through which the line of the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway will pass on its way to Kamloops. The country is heavily timbered, and will, in the near future, yield a large revenue to the British Columbia government. Dr. H. M. Whitford, on behalf of the Conversation Commission of Canada, is now in British Columbia, commencing the work of esti- mating the forest resources of the province. Dr. Whitford’ s task con- sists a gathering all the available information concerning the forests, for the purpose pak ascertaining their nature and value. This may occupy him for a year or more, the intention being to have the work done more thoroughly than ever before. The Commission of Con- servation is gathering information of this nature regarding the whole Dominion on Canada. A. E. Frank, secretary of the Mountain Lumbermen’s Associa- tion, Calgary, Alta, ina recent interview stated that the excellent crops harvested on the prairies this year will mean a great improve- ment in trade conditions, for the lumbering industry ‘of British Co- lumbia. Stocks in prairie yards, he says, are very small, and a slight demand would result almost immediately i in a call on Mountain lum- bermen to ship out lumber. .Stocks in British Columbia yards, he says, are also small, as many of the mills have been shut down during part of the past season. The receipts of the Forest Branch of the British Columbia gov- ernment for the month of July reached a total of $218,660.73, of which amount $12,209.73 was credited to the Forest Protection fund. The detailed statement of the revenue received during the month follows: Source—Timber license fees, $149,114.06; timber | transfer license fees, $2,145; timber license penalty fees, $1, 400 ; timber lease rentals, $i 916. 05: timber lease transfer fees, $40; timber mark fees, $131; hand- loggers’ fees, $1,175; scaling fees, $2, 763. 25; scaling expenses, $248, is: timber royalty, $38,492.50; timber tax, $3, 905. 82; timber bonus, $4. 323.49 ; exchange, $2.98 ; interest, $738.70: scalers’ examination fees, $55. Total $206, 451.00. Forest Protection Fund—Timber licensed lands, $10,936.24 ; timber leased lands, $128.59; crown grant lands, $1,- 144.90. 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During July the writer made the trip from Kamloops to Tete Jaune Cache along the route of the Canadian Northern Pacific Rail- way, now under construction. For the information of those not fam- iliar with the route, it may be mentioned that the railway follows the North Thompson River about 175 miles, thence up the Albreda River to its source, down Camp Creek and across the Canoe River,. and from there through the low Cranberry Lake Pass to Tete Jaune Cache, on the Upper ‘Fraser Riv er, from which point it parallels the Grand Trunk Pacific through the Yellowhead Pass. The distance by the railway line from Kamloops to Tete Jaune Cache will be approximately 225 miles, but by trail it is nearly 275 miles. Until recently this part of the province has been very little known, owing to the diffculty of getting through the country. In 1875 the engineers of the Canadian Pacific Railway surveyed a line and cut a horse trail through this valley, but with the selection of the Kicking Horse Pass route, the North Thompson was abandoned and until the Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Pacific railways sent their engineers through in 1909 the trail had been traversed only by a few cruisers and prospectors. J-ven the Indians avoided the Upper North Thompson River, preferring the I*raser or Columbia rivers as trade routes. The Canadian Pacific Railway is therefore opening up a new country which heretofore has been en- tirely unproductive. Good Timber and Farming Land The climatic conditions and, as a result, the forest conditions, change very much as one proceeds north. For the lower seventy miles the country has the characteristics of what is commonly called the Dry Belt. The timber is chiefly bull pine and fir growing in parklike stands, with little or no underbrush. The mountains are lower and less rugged than further north, and the valley bottom is broad, being from one to two miles wide in places. These bottom lands are very fertile, and when cleared and, where necessary, irrigated, they are certain to be very valuable for agricultural purposes. Throughout this drier district fires have destroyed large areas of forest, and only the fire-resisting fir and pine are left. North of this the climate be- comes more moist, and the forests more closely resemble those on the Coast. Cedar, spruce and hemlock, with scattering white pine and fir become the prevalent type. For the first forty miles of this cedar- spruce type the fires have destroyed most of the old stands, but a vigorous reproduction 1s coming up which, if protected, will in time be of value. The main stand of merchantable timber occurs in the next sixty SP ee 4 i ee AND WOODWORKER The fir, too, is smaller than on the Coast, but it is of good quality, and the white pine is exceptionally choice. From the Albreda summit north to the Fraser River the valley broadens out to three or four miles in width, but there is practically no timber of value, the ground being covered with small jack pine which has been burned over many times. There is at least fifty square miles in this vicinity which is practically flat, but which, ow- ing to the gravelly nature of the soil, will be very little use for agri- culture, with the exception of some small patches where there is a little clay loam. The North Thompson River The North Thompson River ranks with the Columbia and Upper Fraser rivers in size. The drainage area is approximately 8,000 square miles. The river is navigable for large flat-bottomed steamers for 86 Canadian Northern Railway Sawmill at Barrier River miles, but above this point with the exception of about 20 miles through Stillwater Flats, it is too swift for navigation. It is, however, an ex- cellent stream to drive, for with some improvement in the canyon at Hell’s Gate and the stringing of booms across the entrances to a few shallow sloughs, there will be no difficulty in sending down logs from Albreda river to Kamloops Lake. There are few mill sites on the river suitable for ieee mills but there are many locations for the placing of small mills along the rail- way line. Wiuth the completion of the railway it will be possible to get labor and supplies into any part of the valley very easily, and with such excellent driving facilities the exploitation of this timber can be accomplished cheaply. The winter climate is such that horses and sleighs can be used to good advantage in logging, and the period of high water in the spring and early summer is long enough to allow the handling of a very large log drive without danger of “jams” occur- ring on the river. From my observation I would estimate the total stand of timber Where work the Pioneers: miles, extending from near Hell’s Gate to within a few miles of the Albreda summit. In this belt there is very little evidence of fire, due, no doubt, to the large amount of rainfall and also to the fact that there has been very little travel in this district. The valley bottom is narrow along this part of the route, but in the main valley the timber extends about a mile on each side of the river, and follows up the tributary valleys in places for several miles. The mountains flanking the valley are high and many of them are capped with perpetual snow. Enthusiastic Alpine climbers will here find a very interesting field of exploration. The cedar in the Upper North Thompson Valley grows to a very large size—often to eight feet in diameter. The spruce is not so large, but is tall, clear timber, which will yield a high grade of lumber. Tete Jaune, Upper Fraser,River tributary to the North Thompson at about 2,000,000,000 board feet, which will yield the government one million dollars in royalty alone. In addition the annual ground rent which will be paid by license holders will amount to another $500,000, so that the government has a direct interest in protecting this timber to the extent of $1,500,000. The province will indirectly benefit to the extent of another $15, 000,- 000 in wages paid for the exploitation of this timber. The interest of the Canadian Northern Railway in this timber should not be lost sight of, for it will mean, at the lowest calculation, $10,000,000 in the matter of freight. It may be pointed out, too, that the timber is practically the only local source of revenue which the railway will have through this part of its line. thie behooves both the government and the railway, therefore, to CANADA LUMBERMAN use the utmost diligence in preventing forest fires from destroying this valuable asset. Railroad construction is one of the most hazard- ous operations to the surrounding forests, as has been demonstrated in the building of every line in Canada. This is due largely to the practice of letting clearing contracts to irresponsible sub-contractors, whose only interest is in getting their short stations of work done as quickly and cheaply as possible. Only close and constant super- vision by forest rangers can prevent carelessness in this connection. It may be mentioned that the Forest Branch of the provincial government has quite a large force of patrolmen at work, but if the season had proved a dry one it would have required at least twice the number of men to properly safeguard the timber. Fortunately, how- ever, though there was some damage done, the rainy weather has pre- vented any very serious fires. Railway Sections Being Linked Up It is of interest to know that the British Columbia section of this great transcontinental line, the Canadian Northern Pacific, is nearing completion and will doubtless be in operation in 1915. The steel is laid from Port Moody to beyond Yale, and the grade is practically completed to Kamloops with the exception of some bridges. _ Steel f $ as. eer ete poh moe 5 Cedar and Spruce on Monarch Lumber Company’s Limits is also laid up the North Thompson nearly 80 miles, and the grade well under way for another 40 miles. From Yellow Head Pass the grade will be ready for steel to the mouth of the Albreda this fall. This leaves a gap of only about 60 miles to be closed up next year. That the completion of this line will be of great benefit to British Columbia there is no room to doubt. The city of Kamloops and the North Thompson Valley will be particularly benefitted, as plans are being laid for very extensive lumbering operations as soon as the railway is completed. B. C. Intends to Increase Royalty Believes Public Entitled to More than 50 cents per thousand feet—Forest Branch Notes on Timber Administration Il. R. MacMillan, Chief Forester for British Columbia, in a re- cent interesting report, says:—‘I have just returned from a series of meetings which have been he'd by the Minister of Lands to dis- cuss with the lumbermen and timber owners of the province an equitable system which might be adopted for the increase of the rates of royalty charged on timber cut from Crown land. It is purposed to increase the rate of royalty as it is believed that the timber now being logged is worth more to the public than the 50c royalty now collected. “Many different systems of increasing royalty were brought for- ward by the lumbermen, among them being the grading of the tim- ber and the increase of the rate on the high grades and the collec- tion of the royalty as a percentage of the value of the timber sold. At these meetings opportunity was taken to discuss with the lumber- men the fire protection work of the Forest Branch and arrangements were made to have the timber owners of the province appoint advisory AND WOODWORKER 47 committees who would work with the Forest Branch in improving and supervising the fire protective work. “The past fire season has been most successful. The Forest Branch has had at work 415 men in addition to 60 men who are em- ployed by the railroads under the supervision of the Forest Branch. The expenditure for patrol has been over $200,000, the hightest ex- penses per month being about $50,000. Arrangements were made for the employment of 100 extra men through the fire season, but owing to the weather it was not necessary to call out this emergency force. Thirty-seven boats were used by the Forest Branch in fire protection this summer. Improving Fire Protection System “Improvement work is being carried on throughout the province and at the present moment nearly 600 miles of telephone line are under construction and 1,200 miles of trail. Most of this is being paid for from the fire protection fund. In some cases lumbermen are contributing towards the cost of work which is being carried on by the Forest Branch. The most notable fire protection improvement under construction is the cable telephone line connected with the heavily timbered islands between Vancouver Island and the main- land north of Vancouver in which district is at present the heaviest timber cut in Canada, the output over a small area being about one billion feet per year; also a telephone line which has been constructed to a lookout point on the summit of Mount Baker near Cranbrook; this line reaches an altitude of 7,200 feet and is believed to be the highest telephone point in Canada. From its terminus may be se- cured a view of an area of over 2,000 square miles in the water-sheds of the Columbia, Kootenay and St. Mary rivers. A lookout will be stationed at this point throughout the fire season and will be able to send to the office of the District Forester at Cranbrook first intima- tion of any fires occurring in the most valuable timber hoJdings of the Crows Nest District. “A complete system of trails and lookout points connected with telephone.is being completed in the irrigation districts around the Okanagan Lake, this system will be perfected this fall and should prevent any further fires in the important watersheds in this region. “Arrangements have recently been made whereby the Forest Branch undertakes the inspection of lands before they are open for settlement in order that timbered and non-agriculture lands may he kept in reserve for forest purposes. About a dozen or 15 parties are now in the field engaged at this work. All lapsed timber licenses and leases are examined by the Forest Branch before action is taken towards their disposition, and all areas on which there is merchant- able timber or which are unfit for agriculture are reserved for forest purposes. “The fire season which is now about over in the province has resulted very favorably. There are about 1,800 miles of railroad un- der construction through timbered land in the province. Construc- tion was carried on clearing right-of-way and working the timber through the summer and although a large number of fires were start- ed they were all extinguished by forest officers before any damage resulted. The total area burned over by fires starting from railroads under construction was less than three square miles, similarly fires resulting from operating railroads were kept under strict control. Impending Timber Sales “The Forest Branch still continues to receive applications for the purchase of small areas of timber; eight parties are now in the field cruising timber for sale. During the past two or three months the dullness of the lumber business has interfered with logging on several of the timber sales and has made it advisable to delay the completion of pending timber sales if the timber is to be sod for its possible market value. The largest transaction now pending is the sale of 500,000,000 feet of timber, chiefly hemlock, to the B. C. Sulphite and Fibre Company for the manufacture of chemical pulp, the cut- ting period on this sale will be between twenty and thirty years and the officers of the Forest Branch are finding it difficult to devise a system of revising the stumpage price periodica'ly in order to pro- tect the government interests and to be fair to the company. A very careful examination is being made of the tracts to be cut over in order to render possible the framing of regulations which will pro- tect and encourage the reproduction of the forest. This sale, when completed, will embody practically all forest regulations and shou'd be of interest in Eastern Canada where sales of pulp timber to com- panies are frequently taking place. “All logging operations in British Columbia are carried on under authority from the Forest Branch. In order that forest officers may keep in sufficiently close touch with the work in the different opera- tions, prevent trespass, undue waste and illegal handling of timber, instructions have recently been issued to have all logging operations inspected at least once in three months and reported to the Chief lorester.” WANTED PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than ‘Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line (14 agate lines make one inch.) ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more consecutive insertions of the same advertisement are or- dered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later — than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. Wanted-Lumber Culls Wanted Culls and Outs in White Pine, Red Pine, Jack Pine or Spruce. The Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Co., Ltd., 20 18 Toronto St., Toronto, Ont. Basswood Wanted No. 2 Common and Mill Cull. Winter cut preferred. Apply Firstbrook Box Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. 7-tf Wanted Building Lumber To sell by active man, middle age, practical experience selling building lumber and hard- woods. Thorough knowledge of credits and collections. Efficient and competent to handle large transactions. Now employed selling in New Jersey. and Eastern New York. Want a position offering opportunities for advance- ment. Address Box 836, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 15-16-17-18-19-2v Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 1st and 2nds and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 ft. lengths. Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New. York City. Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. and 5 in. ists and 2nds. Birch delivered New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 T.F. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF Wanted to Buy We are in the market to buy the following lumber: 1 carload 1%-in., 1s and 2s, dry quartered Rock Maple, 5-in. and up wide, 8/16 ft. long. 1 carload Rock Elm. Also Hickory squares, as follows: 100 gross 26-in. x 1\%-in. first growth. 1 car 26-in. 1%-in. second growth. 1 car 26-in. x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8-in. sec. growth. 5 cars plain white Oak, various dimensions, G-in. and up wide. 2 cars Rock Maple; various dimensions, 6- in. and up, average 9-in. Rock Maple logs, 20 to 23-in. diameter at- small end. Rock Maple logs, 24 to 30-in. diameter at small end. White Ash logs, 10 to 18-in. diameter at small end. State best prices net cash. Delivery to be made as much as possible this season, bal- ance next. Apply P. Box No. 1595, Montreal, Que. 16-t.f. WANTED — Maple axles, ash or oak tongties. 2-in. oak plank in car lots or less. Tell us what you have. Jackson Wagon Co., St. George, Ont. 19-20 WANTED—386-IN. LATH. Can be White Pine. Yellow Pine, Norway, Spruce, Bass- wood, Poplar, Elm or Chestnut. Address Dock & Mill Company, North Tonawanda. NVY. 20 WANTED TO BUY: One million feet 1- inch Pine Culls and 500,000 feet 1-inch Hard- wood Culls. Will take delivery by water or rails. M. Brennen & Sons, Hamilton, Ont. 16-21 We Want to Buy about 100.000 feet of 5/4-in. Soft Maple, Log Run Dead Culls. The Glengarry Lumber Company. Ltd., 19-20-21 Berlin, Ont. Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand rachinery, the CANADA LUMRBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our “Wanted and For Sale Department.” For Sale-Lumber For Sale 40,000 ft. 3 x 6, 10/16 ft. Spruce; can be machined. Special price, as it must be moved. The Elgie & Jarvis-Lumber Co., Ltd., 20 18 Toronto St., Toronto, Ont. For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%4-in. to 7-in. top, § ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. 9-t.f. FOR SALE Telephone Poles. P. O. Box 213, Almonte, Ont. 19-20 Lumber For Sale o 6 cars Square Cedar, 7 x 7 and up. 100,000 ft. 83 x 7 and 3 x 8 Merch. Spruce. 1,000 Spruce Piles, 20 ft. to 35 ft. 90,000 ft. 3 x 3 Merchantable Spruce. » cars 2 x 4 Merchantable Spruce. GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, 20 Montreal, Que. Hardwood For Sale Few Cars Cheap to Clear One car 4-in, Soft Elm, No. 1 com. & bet. Two cars 3-in. Hard Maple, No. 1 com. & bet. One car 2-in. Hard Maple, No. 1 common. One car 1%-in. Hard Maple, No. 1 com. and bet. Three cars 14%-in. Beech, No. 1 com. & bet. Three cars 1-in. Basswood, No. 1 common and better. F One car 1-in. Basswood, No. 1 common, One car 1-in. good figure hard texture Ma- hogany, bone dry. For winter delivery we have 500 M. feet J-in. Basswood mill run cut last winter. Apply ROBERT BURY & CO., 79 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ont. Wanted-Machinery WANTED—Steam about 20 x 24. est cash price. York & Sunbury Milling Co., Ltd., Gibson, N.B. 19-t.£. Engine, second-hand, Describe fully and name low- 20-1.f. CORLISS ENGINES—GUARANTEED 100 to 1,500 horse power, simple or compound; standard makes only; ready for service; no repairs needed; special bargains. General Equipment Company, Box 134, Syracuse, ans 0-23 SAWMILL MACHINERY FOR SALE— 2, 3-block Sawmills, rack and pinion, and cable feed. 3 Shingle Machines, automatic, hori- zontal and swing. 3 Shingle Jointers. 3 Shingle Packers. 2 Combined Lath Machines, and Bolters. 2 Lath Machines, power feed. 3 Lath Bolters. 38 Edgers, 28, 32 and 36-in. 1 No. 1 Moreau Pulp-wood Barker. H. W. Petrie, Limited, Toronto, Montreal and Van- couver. 20-t.f. For Sale Saw, shingle and planing mill for sale on Robertson Lake, 3 miles from Lavant Station. K & P, 50 h.p. Engine, 65 Boiler, 3-saw Edger, good running order. 1,100 acres tim- bered lots, plenty of timber available, good planing business, and opening for sash and door. Good reason for selling. James Um- pherson, Lavant Station, Ont. 20-23 For Sale at a Bargain 1 10 in. x 10 in. Simplex Pump. ® Steam Engines. 1 Killa Stock Gang (New). 1 Mitts & Merrill Hog, No. 20, 10 in, x 12 in. 1 Ricker with 30-in. Saw. 1 St. John Iron Works Driving Gear for Band Saw Carriage. Edger, Planers, Shingle Machine, Chain Blocks, Trolleys, Saw Arbors, Pulleys, Ro- tary Saws, and a large lot of Steam and Mill Fittings. Address, T. N. McGRATH, 20-t.f. Tusket, N.S. ny SiS st Wanted-Employment Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. Man desires position as Traveller for lum- ber company. Good references. Apply Box 894, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 20 WANTED-—Situation as Manager or Sup- erintendent of Planing Mill and Lumber Busi- ness by a man well up in all its branches. Can bring business with him. Apply Box 884 Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 19-20 TWO YOUNG MEN, experienced time- keepers and book-keepers, speak English and French; desire position in above capacity in reputable lumber or contractor’s camp. High- est references furnished. Box 895, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 20 WANTED—Young man (married) wants position as Salesman, Yard-foreman or Ship- per with wholesale lumber firm or manufac- turers. Good experience, Best references. Address Box 897, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto. 20 Secretary~Treasurer or Office Manager A young man of broad experience as an accountant and financier in banking and indus- trial circles will be glad to receive proposi- tions looking to an official connection with some manufacturing concern. At present in charge of the accounting department of a million-dollar saw mill company. JBeing a student of cost accounting, factory efficiescy, scientific management and creative account- ancy, I desire an opportunity for development along these lines. RAYMOND PITTS, Care Southport Lumber Company, 20 Southport, Fla. Advertisements under this heading two cents a’ word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents WANTED—At once, Sawmill Foreman with executive ability to handle mill cutting 150 M. feet per day. Must be a hustler and a man who can get results. Address Box S80 Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 19-20 WANTED—Salesman for Western’ Ontario —must understand grading of White Pine. Apply stating age, experience and salary re- quired to Box 889, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto. 20-21 Wanted at once—Competent, up-to-date master mechanic for Logging Railroad. Pre- fer one who also understands Sawmill work. Must come well recommended. Address Box 881, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 19-20 Wanted by December 1st—Lumber inspec- tor to take charge of hardwood yard, in To- ronto. Must know hardwood inspection. Young man preferred. State salary and ex- perience. Box 890, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Salesman Wanted Calling on Saw and Lumber Mills To carry a side line of Rope and Lath yarn; very liberal commission and exclusive terri- tory. Write at once ground covered and par- ticulars, to Imperial Waste & Metal Co., 7 Queen Street, Montreal, P.O. 19-20 For Sale Planing Mill, Sash and Door Factory. Mill in good shape and machinery all in operation. F. J. Moore & Son, Lakefield, Ont. : 19-24 For Sale — Cheap - 300 acres good~ land, well timbered with good virgin timber, beech, hard maple, red and yellow birch, ash, elm, basswood, hem- lock, balsam, spruce and cedar. 2% miles from Emsdale Station, G. T. R. Good des- cending road, easily logged. Investigate. Box 22, Emsdale, Ont. 20 ‘Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it.- Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. tf For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log pond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. 8 -t.f. For Sale Timber limit consisting of 10,000,000 feet of Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Hardwood, tributary to Lake Nipissing, Also sawmill and logging outfit, boom timber and chains. Good reason for selling. For particulars ad- dress Box 846, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 19-t.f. FOR SALE—6,000 acres of highest grade spruce, hemlock, beech, birch and maple in Vermont, about 35 million feet, with addi- tional land or stumpage if desired. Also modern Allis-Chalmers 8-ft. band saw mill in complete running order with 200 h.p. en- gine; shipments to all points in United States and Canada by rail from mill door, A valuable property; great opportunity for practical lumberman. Arch. C, Forman, Pres., 20-21 178 Broadway, Bayonne, N.J. — a — mag a mixed timber limit and in Eastern Ontario. For ox 871 Canada Lum- 18-t.f. For Sale—Small Steam Saw Mill, full particulars write B berman, Toronto. For Sale Timber Limits and Saw Mill Limits No. 59 River Gatineau, 3 square miles, and No. 483 Grand Lake Gatineau, 40 square miles, say 43 square miles, under Quebec Government. Licenses. These limits are well wooded and _ contain Basswood, White and Red Pine, Spruce, Birch, Poplar, Pulpwood, etc., also New Waterous 8 ft. Improved Double Cut Band Mill, fully equip- ped and up to date, 200 h.p. Engine, 2 Boilers, Alligator, Boats, Booms, Logging Gear, Waggons, Trucks, ets. Buildings, etc., situated at Matts Bay, 81 Mile Lake, P.Q. This plant has only been in use three years and is in condi- tion to start operations at once. For further particulars apply to Guaranty Trust Company, Ltd., 802 E. T. Bank Building, 263 St. James Street, Montreal, Que. Camping Outfit, 17-20 SALE OF Red and White Pine Timber Notice is hereby given that tenders will be received by the undersigned up to and including Thursday, the 30th day of October, 1913, for the right to obtain licenses to cut the Red and White Pine timber on timber berths in the Townships of Thistle and Mc- Williams, in the District of Nipissing. For maps and conditions of sale apply to the undersigned or to the Crown Timber Agents at Sudbury and North Bay. W. H. HEARST, Minister of Lands, Forests & Mines. Toronto, August 28rd, 1913. N.B.—No unauthorized publication of this notice will be paid for. 17-20 | Miscellane New Steel Rails for Sale, 25 and 30 lbs. per yard, with fish plates. A bargain for a quick disposal. Imperial Waste & Metal Co., 713 Queen Street, Montreal, P.Q. Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders will be received by the undersign- ed up to and including Wednesday, the 31st of December next for the right to cut pulp- wood on a certain area situated on the Meta- gami River in the District of Temiskaming. Tenderers shall state the amount they are prepared to pay as bonus in addition to the Crown dues of 40c per cord for Spruce, and 20c per cord for other pulpwoods, or such other rates as may from time to time be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, for the right to operate a pulp mill and a paper mill on or near the area referred to. Such tenderers shall be required to erect a mill or mills on or near the territory and to manufacture the wood into pulp and paper in the Province of Ontario,—the paper mill to be erected when directed by the Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Parties making tender will be required to deposit with their tender a marked cheque payable to the Honourable the Treasurer of the Province of Ontario, for ten per cent. of the amount of their tender, to be forfeited in the event of their not entering into an agreement to carry out the conditions, etc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars as to description of terri- tory, capital to be invested, etc., apply. to the undersigned. W. H. HEARST, of Lands, Forests and Mines. Sept. 17, 1918. 20-24 Minister Toronto, Ont., CANADA LUMBE For Sale Tugboat, 65 ft. over all, 14 ft. 3 in. beam, 8 ft. deep, fully equipped with winches, 10 and 20-in. compound engines, surface con- All connections and pipes Address T. N. densers and pumps. brass and copper. Tusket, N.S. McGrath, 20-t.f. MAIL CONTRACT Sealed tenders, addressed to the Post- master General, will bé received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday the 7th of November, 1913, for the conveyance of His Majesty’s Mails, on a proposed contract for four years, six times per week each way over Chelten- ham and Rural Mail Route, from the Post- master General’s pleasure. Printed notices containing information as to conditions of proposed contract may be seen and blank forms of tender may be ob- tained at the Post Offices of Cheltenham, and at the office of the Post Office Inspector, To- ronto, A. SUTHERLAND, 20-21 Post Office Inspector. Post Office Inspector’s Office, Toronto, Sept. 24th, 1913. Good Results from High Wages Careful study shows that the defective work does not come from the employees earning the highest wages, but from the ones who are earning the least; for, in order to earn a high percentage, the operator must be interested in his work, and doing the same op- eration so often, it becomes more natural to do it right than wrong. An interested employee soon finds that the work can be done fastest by always doing it in the same way, then studying the motions he makes and endeavoring to elim- inate all false motion. He finds that to turn out a large amount he must have his work arranged neatly and systematically, so that he will not lose any time through false motions.—Berlin Quality Selling to Canada Again A New Orleans, La., despatch under recent date says: What is regarded as one of the most sig- nificant movements for many months is the clearing of four cargoes from Gulf ports last week for Quebec, Canada. Canada for- merly was a heavy purchaser of long leaf yellow pine in this terri- tory, but for more than a year has been out of this market. It is be- lieved that conditions have be- come favorable again and that the cargoes that have just gone for- ward indicate the opening of a permanent movement. The increased rates on pulp wood shipped from Ontario, Que- bec and New Brunswick to Amer- ican points go into effect on Aug- ust 15. It is claimed that the new The Penetanguishene Planing Mill Sash and Door Factory Planing of all kinds done by carload. Rail road Switch in connection with mill. All classes of building material, lime and cement for sale. ALPHONSE TESSIER, Builder & Contractor PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO KMAN AND WOODWORKER freight rates will raise the cost of paper to the American’ manufac- turer fifty-six cents per ton. ANADIANOFFICEs e SHO0L Fm pimireo RESTON FINE BANK,OFFICE, COURT HOUSE & OFFICE. SCHOOL, ; AURCH & LODGE FURNITURE CUE DRUG STORE FITTINGS, SEND FOR Tae, “91 06 STAMPS OUR SPECIALTY SUPERIOR MFC. C0. RUBBER & STEEL STAMPS TORONTO, ONT. SENO FOR CATALOGUE ee Wholesale Lumber OATS, HAY, Bran, Shorts and Flour —Cark LOADS— A. W. FAIRWEATHER Traders’ Bank Bldg., TORONTO Pawson Welch & Campang CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, TRUSTEES -FINANCIAL AGENTS TORONTO. CABLE ADORESS, LAWELCO™ ABC & WESTERN UNION JAS. F LAWSON HENRY J WELCH Car and Cargo Shipments OHN M. DIVER DETROIT, MICH. “Everything in Lumber’”’ Lath, Shingles, Cedar Posts, Piling, Telegraph Poles, R.R. Ties Timber for R. R. Construction and Commercial Purposes, a Specialty. OFFICE :—413 Hammond Bldg. Phone Cadillac 2275 FOR SALE Steam Logging Engine by Alex. Dunbar & Sons Apply to— Denaston Breakey, Breakeyville, P.Q. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Review of Current Trade Conditions Ontario Although there has not been any very great change in the lumber trade situation during the last two weeks, business seems to be steady- ing up considerably and a number of enquiries have recently been re- ceived for different kinds of both hard and soft woods in which there had been no market for a considerable time. The taking off of the duty to the United States markets will undoubtedly cause consider- able improvement in the situation here. Spruce especially, is likely to benefit by this free entry and an advance in price may consequently be expected at an early date, The pine situation seems to be normal, although the middle grades seem to be moving rather better than they were a month or six weeks ago. Culls are still strong. There has been no appreciable change in the hardwood market although several enquiries have come forward for both birch and basswood. In some of the smaller towns, local dealers report a considerable improvement, many of the farmers now being able to take lumber and do the neces- sary building around their farms. Eastern Canada The most important news from the Maritime provinces during the past two weeks has been that of the conclusion of the strike of the millmen at the St. John, N.B., mills. The men have all gone back to work without any change in the conditions of their employment. It is expected that the St. John mills will cut about 50,000,000 feet be- fore the end of the season. This will leave the total cut about 50,- 000,000 feet short. About 30,000,000 feet of logs will be wintered over at St. John and will be available for early spring sawing. A few more enquiries are reported from American markets for New Brunswick stocks. Buyers are appearing in the province and re- port that active trade is likely to revive with the settlement of the tariff issue in the United States. Stocks on the wharves at St. John are almost nil, and no accumutation can develop before the first of November. The local demand for low grade spruce continues strong. The demand for English deals is not so good as it was a short time ago as a result of trade disturbances in the Old Country. Merchant- able spruce boards at St. John are quoted at $15.50 per thousand. English deals are quoted at $17 on a basis of 50 per cent. 9 in. and up, balance 7 in. and 8 in. x 3 in. The cut on the St. John River during the coming winter will be much smaller than it was last year, as a result of the large quantity of logs left over from this year’s sawing operations, all of the St. John mills having been idle as a result of the three months’ strike. Con- siderab!e activity is reported in the box shook trade as a result of ex- tensive orders for boxes for fish and apple packing. ‘The price of boxes has advanced about 10 per cent. Stocks of eastern spruce are moving slowly at fair prices in New York. The demand continues light, but wholesalers are not finding so much difficulty in maintaining prices. Yard buying is on a cau- tious basis as the building situation continues dull. Yard stocks are only fair in quantity. Hardwood trade is active at New York with quotations strong. Stocks at city yards are light and are not accu- mulating under present buying methods. Stocks at mill points are reported to be in good supply, especially among northern hardwood mills. Hemlock continues strong at New York, prices are holding well and although the quantity of building in the City ism@less than usua!, there is a fair amount of building chavdle way in the country. Spruce dimension and frame at Boston are ranging from $24 to $25. Covering boards are about steady at $23 although there are re- ports of sales at $22.50. There is a fair request for 5 in. matched boards at $25 to $25.50, with random at about $1 less. Water woods are declining and several vesels were waiting charter at Boston at latest reports. Hardwood prices at Boston are unchanged and busi- ness is fair, but not up to the usual fall level. The same applies to hemlock. Wholesalers report difficulty in securing orders at more than $23.50 for eastern clipped random and some sales are reported at $23. The business in shingles at Boston is light although there is a tendency on the part of manufacturers to hold their stocks rather than sell good eastern cedar shingles at $3.75 for extras and $3.50 for clears. It is not likely that stocks could be purchased at these prices now. Lath are quiet at $3.90 for 1 7-16, and $4.40 for 154. Some cargoes are being offered $4 for 1% in. Improved trade is reported from Montrea!. Prices of low grade white pine, spruce and hemlock are firm, and lath are strong. Ex- ports to Great Britain are increasing on account of the approaching close of the season. Western Canada Recent reports from Vancouver announce the closing down of some of the sawmill plants, following the curtailment of production by limiting the number of hours of operation each week. In spite of this situation, manufacturers are convinced that trade will improve in the near future, as general commercial conditions are already improv- ing on the coast and the wheat crop on the prairies has been very large. The market for shingles is very dead. The cut of timber is apparently increasing and, if it is maintained at its present rate, there is likely to be a surplus in the water before long. The July cut showed a falling off of 10,000,000 feet as compared with June, and August showed an increase, the total being 66,382,150,.as against 65,- 159,925 in July. In August, 1912, the log production was 67,582,770, but this included Vancouver Island which is now made up in a separate estimate and amount to between 8,000,000 and 10,000,000 feet. The demand for logs has not increased, as the mills are buying only for their immediate needs, which are small. Prices range from $6 to $10. United States Reports of a slight improvement in the lumber trade are com- mencing to come out although there is still a general feeling of hesi- tation regarding the immediate future. No one seems at all certain about the conditions which will prevail in the money market during the balance of the year. Some are looking for considerable trade dis- turbances as a result of adjusting conditions to meet the new tariff arrangements. Others expect that the removal of tariff suspense will act as a stimulous to trade. This latter feeling is fairly general. In fact a fair amount of business is now in progress if one takes the bank ciearings as an indication. No real improvement is shown in the steei trade. A fair movement of lumber is in progress which commenced about the middle of September, but even yet it is some distance away from normal. Buying is practically on a hand-to-mouth basis. Retailers, factory stock consumers, and wholesalers are not purchasing fat ahead of the demand. Prices in general continue soft and irregular although there is a hardening tendency i in some spots where stocks are scarce “and needed in a hurry. Considerable improvement is reported from a number of quar- ters in connection with yellow pine, but buyers seem still to be in control of the market. The northern pine operators, as a rule, are fairly confident, because of the favorable crop results. Northern pine trade at Chicago is quiet, and there are more enquiries than orders. Box grades are strong. The movement of lumber in the Saginaw Valley is small. Local dealers purchasing Georgian Bay stocks have apparently held back until the removal of the duty. Much lumber, however, is required. At Buffalo, the demand for low grade lumber is greater than the supply. A better market is also ‘reported for northern pine at New York. Prices are steady. Lower prices are reported for the low grades at Pittsburg. The hardwood market is broadening and assuming regular fall proportions. Buyers are apparently a little more anxious about their stocks. This is especially the case in regard to ash, p!ain oak and quartered oak. The demand for the northern woods, is not heavy, but is sufficient to care for stocks which are said to be lighter than usual. There is a fairly active movement in hemlock on all the great lake markets. The supply of hemlock is considered sufficient to meet the present demand, but that is all and manufacturers are feeling well satisfied with the outlook. Great Britain “\@ Continued activity is shown at the London docks. Arrivals of late have been numerous, but there has not been so much business as usual in the city. Export trade, however, continues brisk. De- liveries at London docks for the week ending September 20th totalled 5,177 standards, as compared with 8,939 standards during the corres- ponding week of 1912. At Churchill & Sim’s recent auction sale a lot of 3 x 7 in. first Quebec spruce, 6 to 8 ft., brought £13 5s. Another lot of 3 x 6 brought £13. First quality pine from Montreal, 3 x 11 in., 16 ft., was sold at £39 10s, Third Quebec pine, 3 x 7 in., 10 to 16 ft, SOld vat paulo: The strike of the railway employees at Liverpool cartie to an end recently, but, the trade was then only commencing to feel the serious inconvenience developing from freight congestion. Large quantities of timber, deals and other wood goods which had been landed from incoming steamers had to be kept on the docks. As CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER View of Mills in Sarnia. Quality, Quantity, Service Look your stock over, and send us an order for what you need or wire for quotations. We always have large stocks of Norway and White = Pine Lumber = Also large timbers cut to order, any length up to 60 feet, from Pine and B.C. Fir. Headquarters For Norway Silo Stock Cleveland-Sarnia Sawmills Co., Limited SARNIA, ONTARIO B. P. Bout, Pres. .F. H.. Gorr, .Vice-Pres. E. C. Barre, Gen. Mgr. W. A. Saurwein, Ass’t. Mgr. 52 CANADA LUMBERMAN soon as the employees returned to work the railway companies de- voted their attention, as usual, to forwarding perishable goods. Un- der these conditions it is expected that it will be some time before the railways have got into proper working order once more. One firm alone, at latest reports, had as much as 600 standards of pine goods on the quay, upon which they would have to pay quay rent and other charges. This situation has resulted in a very quiet tim- ber trade, both for spot and future delivery. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia spruce deals continue steady and there is no likelihood of alteration before the close of the season. The c.i.f. market is very quiet and shippers apparently are not realizing their expectations on these lines, as buyers are scarce. Most of the shipments are reported Market Correspondence St. John Mills all Cutting—Strikers Return St. John, N.B., October 3rd (Special to the Canada Lumber- man) :—After a lapse of practically three months, the mill men’s strike at this port has been broken, the men returning to work at the wages they were receiving when they went out, and with working conditions unchanged. It is felt by the mill onwers here, that the men now realize from actual experience that they cannot find better pay for the same number of hours anywhere out of the city of St. John, for like work. About all the mills are now in operation and will probably continue to saw well up to the Ist of January, being well supplied with logs, and labor being more plentiful than for years past. This battery of mills will saw from 580 M. to 600 M. per day, and can therefore saw out about 50 millions of logs before the end of year. Had the mills been in operation all summer they would have sawn another 50 millions, the usual cut being about 115 to 120 mil- lions for the entire season. There will be wintered over at St. John about 30 millions of logs, which will be carried for early spring saw- ing in 1914. While the American market does not improve very fast, still, more enquiries are coming in, especially from New England points. Many buyers are now coming into this section of the country. While they are not buying to any extent, they are looking over the ground to see what stock is on hand at the mills, as they feel that, with the United States tariff settled, trade will at once revive. The yards at New England points are very bare, and, should business increase, it is felt that prices will at once go up. As yet there are no stocks to speak of ‘on the wharves at St. John, and it will be the lst of November before there is anything to speak of. All the lower grades of spruce are going into local consumption about as fast as made. With the new United States tariff in effect, it is felt that lower grade or refuse lum- ber, in addition to merchantable spruce boards, will go up in price to local dealers, as it will cause more shipping of these grades to United States than heretofore. Boston and nearby points use a great quan- tity of these grades. Lumbermen in this section are looking for im- proved business with the settlement of the tariff, especially the shin- gle manufacturers who have been practically shut out of the American market for some time. The tax of 50c. per M. did not allow of any great quantities going over into the United States, unless the buyers - got caught and could not get them on their own side of the line. This shingle question is giving the Maine and New England manu- facturers a great deal of worry as they realize that the competition will now be very keen, and, as the cedar in many cases is of a better quality in New Brunswick, and cedar logs more accessible, it can well be seen that the people of New Brunswick will probably out-do the American manufacturers, or will in any case be on an equal footing. There are very few spruce laths for sale, and any one asking for prices for future delivery, is being quoted about $3.35 to $3.50 net at mills here. English Deal Market Quiet In the English deal market, the outlook is not as bright as it was some time ago. The strike situation in England tends to hamper business, and should there be any further tie up, especially in the cotton trades, which consume a large quantity of lumber, prices will © no doubt ease up. At the present time, buyers of English deals are not quoting to any extent, as very few deals are ready at this port. Of course, many of the deals here were contracted for early in the season, and are therefore not in the market. For rotary cut deals, to be sawn during the winter outside the city, about $14.50 per M. is being offered, which is about $1.00 per M. less than last year. It is said that a large quantity of deals will be sawn by rotary mills in the interior of the province during the coming winter. Freight rates to Great Britain remain very firm, about 60 shil- AND WOODWORKER to contain a large percentage of 7 and 8 in. x 3 in. and to be lower than the average quality of cargo deals. Importers apparently are not bidding for these lots and some low prices have been accepted. Latest advices are that shippers will do well to be careful about send- ing over consignment parcels, lest they may bring about a slump. The spot market for spruce continues fairly firm, but the demand is dull. Birch c.if. values are very steady, with very little business in: progress. Spot values for birch are also firm. Stocks of Quebec logs are rather heavy, but St. John logs are not in excess, though ample for present consumption. The lumber business at Glasgow continues rather slow, pur- chases being as a rule for immediate requirements. SPECIAL REPORTS ON CONDITIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD lings being the standard, from St. John and Bay ports. Freights to American ports from St. John are very hard to find, as there are prac- tically no cargoes for shipment from here, and it will be some time before any are ready. About thirty vessels are tied up waiting a chance to load and any vessels lucky enough to get cargoes are tak- ing them at about $2.50 to Boston and $2.75 to New York, compared with $4 and $4.50 to $4.75 at this time last fall. Merchantable spruce boards at mills here are quoted at $15.50 per M.; refuse boards $11 per M.; merchantable 2 x 4 in. and 2 x 6 in, - $16; merchantable 2 x 8 in. and up, $18 to $20; refuse planks, scant- lings and deals, $11 per M.; English deals on a basis of 50 per cent. 9-in. and up and balance 7 and 8 x 3 in., $17 per M.; merchantable 3 x 4 in. 5-in., 6-in., $15 per M.; deal ends, $14 per M. It is well to notice that the price of deal ends, which run from 3 to 9 feet in length, has advanced very much during the last few years. A large market has been opened up for this stock in South Africa and they are ship- ped.from here on the South African boats during the winter season. Reduced Cut on St. John River As yet nothing very definite has been settled as to the cut of logs for the St. John mills for next season. One thing is certain, that it will be very much less than last year’s, as three months’ saw- ing was lost this year on account of the strike. On the Maine side of the St. John Messrs. Stetson, Cutler & Company will have the fol- lowing operators :—Arthur L. Noble of Fredericton will cut 4,000,000 on the Upper St. John; Albert M. Currier will cut 5,000,000 above Seven Islands; Nazire Belletier will cut 1,000,000 on the main St. John; W. H. Cunliffe & Sons, of Fort Kent, Me., will cut 6,000,000. In all Messrs. Stetson, Cutler & Company will have about 15 to 16 million come off the State of Maine side, besides which they will cut on Tobique River in New Brunswick, about 12 to 15 million for St. John, which will bring their total cut up to 35 millions of spruce, pine and cedar. Randolph and Baker will cut on Green River in New Brunswick, about 12 million, which, along with 5 million hung up last year, on Little Black River by John E. Dickey, will make a cut of about 17 million or more. John E. Moore will cut, on Salmon River, 10 mil- lion or more. Chas. Miller will cut 3 to 4 million on the Tobique. The building trade at St. John still continues fair although much of the smaller work and some of the larger buildings have been finished. The box shook trade is taking on new life as the fall orders for the fish and apple trade are coming to hand. A very large catch of fish has been made on the New Brunswick coast and these are now being made ready for boxing up, while the apple crop is very short all over the country, still, more box packages are being used by the sellers than before, as they find they receive better prices for pack- ing their apples this way. The prices of boxes have advanced about 10 per cent., due largely to higher cost of manufacture, and prices for raw material having gone up. Better Trade Conditions at Montreal Montreal, October 8th (Special to the Canada Lumberman) :—— More business is passing in the lumber trade, and although the revival is nothing out of the way, there is a general feeling of optimism. Prices hold firm on low grades of white pine, spruce and heinlock, while lath is strong owing to the advance in New York, induced by the shortage consequent on the strike in St. John, N.B. Wholesalers doing a local business still complain of the difficulty of collections. The spring trade should be exceptionally good. There is an enormous demand for houses and flats which is not being adequately met, and as the population is increasing at a great rate, the scarcity is becoming acute. The needs in this direction must be supplied, with a consequent increase in the demand for lumber. Last month CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DRY SPRUCE BOARDS WE have them and can ship promptly now, but cannot promise to do so later because the annual car shortage will be with us. @ We have the largest stock of dry Spruce boards in Canada. Our assortment is now complete, but with the volume of orders we are receiving we will be short of certain items before long. If you are going to need Spruce boards this Fall, order early and make sure of having them when you need them. @ When ordering get the best,—the Silk Finish kind,— from the most reliable source, from the people with the most up-to-date dressing mills, the most efficient service. John Fenderson & Co. Incorporated Sales Office aS a Sayabec, Que. Cedar Hall, Que. 27 Besse Place Salmon Lake, Que. St. Moise, Que. Springfield, Mass. Jacquet River, N. B. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF DRY SPRUCE IN CANADA 54 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER the building permits were valued at $2,146,018, a decline of $146,495, as compared with September, 1912. From January Ist to September 30th, the total was $15,816,018, an increase of $2,488,952 over «he corresponding period of last year. Now that the United States’ tariff has been settled, lumber which was held up is being shipped at a great rate. While the Bill was under consideration there was a large amount of shipping bontaee available and freights were low; but with the passing of the measu: the room is being rapidly taken and rates have adv anced. ‘hie see tion of the ae will, in the opinion of lumbermen spoken to, stimulate exports to the United States greatly, and may possibly be the cause of higher prices in the Dominion. As the end of the season approaches, exporters to Great Britain are rushing forward with their shipments. A considerable amount of birch is being sent to the other side, but a falling off in the total of other lumber must be expected. The ground wood market has gained considerable strength owing to the continued low water in Quebec and Ontario and in New York State. Much less pulp has been made all round, and stocks are being rapidly depleted. The amount of rainfall possible between now and freezing-up time is in all probability too small to admit of normal water conditions very far into the winter; in other words, low water is expected, and this spells scarce and high- priced ground wood. Chemical pulps, both kraft and Balpiunes, bleached and unbleach- ed, have been made free into the United States irrespective of the wood from which the pulps are produced. This leaves the market in a strong position, although there is an ample quantity produced to take care of Canadian business and for shipments into the United States. News print should stiffen in price, in consequence of the dry wea- ther conditions already referred to, which will result in the curtail- ment of the output. Tonawanda Enjoying Renewed Activity North Tonawanda, October 6th (Special to the Canada Lumber- 1 veather for building is given as the reason for a greatly increased volume of business in all departments of the lumber and wood-working trades at the Tonawandas. Orders are coming in more freely than for several months and there is a gen- eral feeling of optimism over the outlook for the next few months. In fact, even better things are expected in the near future when buyers cease their hand-to-mouth purchasing. - Although business is so much better it is practically all small purchases and possesses none of the characteristics of a normal market. When business totals up better than usual under such conditions, it is bound to be better than ever when things get back where they should be. The new tariff sche- dules are not directly affecting local lumber prices. The removal of all duty from rough lumber has been anticipated for menths and there was scarcely a ripple at the Tonawandas when President Wilson signed the tariff bill that permits Canadian and other foreign sawed lumber to come in duty free. Everybody on this side of the line is apprehensive of the removal of duty on dressed lumber and siding and it is freely predicted that local mil!s for dressing lumber will be a thing of the past within three years. State Engineer Bensel, of New York, has warned the Niagara Frontier to be on guard against Canada’s preparations to divert the shipment of lumber and grain to a more northern route via Toronto or Montreal. With the Canadian government spending $40,000,000 on the new Welland Canal and $15.000,000 more on improved terminals at Toronto and Montreal, Mr. Bensel says it behooves western New York to take efforts to offset the Canadian campaign for getting business. Lumber receipts at the Tonawandas by vessel during September were large but did not reach the total of the corresponding month in 1912. Canadian lumber was particularly scarce among the cargoes unloaded at local docks during September. The official figures for September receipts are 47.376,900 feet at both Tonawandas. The re- port for September also shows 649,567 pieces of lath and 22,684 posts received. The last week of September showed much the heaviest re- ceipts of the month and with steady receipts so far this month the showing for October should be exceptionally large. The removal of the duty on lumber will mean a great loss of revenue to the Federal government. At the Tonawandas alone last month $15,000 was collected on Canadian lumber and the month was a small one for receipts of Canadian stock. Under the new schedule Canadian carriers will arrive and clear from the Tonawandas the same as American boats. Lumbermen say that Canadian docks are piled high with lumber that awaited the signing of the new tariff bill. A good share of this stock waiting at Canadian points .of shipment will come to the Tonawandas. In order that there may be no delays in the unloading of lumber craft at the Tonawandas the number of men in the gangs that unload lumber boats has been increased from thirty to forty each. About 250 lumber handlers are constantly engaged in piling lumber on the docks at the Tonawandas. The men average as high as $50 a week during the season. Shippers of lumber by Erie Canal are pleased with the announce- ment that the canal will be kept open until December Ist. The Barienger Braking Device Ryther & Pringle Company, Carthage, N.Y., have published a very attractive and interesting booklet describing the Barienger Brak- ing Device which they manufacture. This unique and useful device was primarily designed for the purpose of assisting heavily loaded sleighs, guided by horses, in the descent of steep hills and mountain roads. It consists of 4 cast iron grooved wheels or sheaves mounted horizontally and turning on large steel posts extended through the frame of the machine, the top of which is covered throughout by a sheet of steel plate 54 in. thick. The frame is built of oak timbers of generous dimensions and for use in winter, where snow is common, is shod with steel runners. The frame may be mounted on wheels for use in localities where snow and ice roads are not available. The under faces of the sheaves are of chilled grey iron, ground to a smooth friction surface. When not engaged, these sheaves run free on the large steel posts, supported by heavy coiled springs and lubri- cated by grease cups attached to each sheave. The operator, by a slight movement of the levers, is able to bring the friction surface of the sheaves into contact with a series of hard maple blocks mounted in a cast-iron frame and secured to the bed of the machine. The wind- ing of the wire cable on the sheaves is such that, when the friction surfaces are engaged, it is impossible to move either the sheaves or the cable until the operator releases the contact of the friction sur- face. When the lever is reversed the friction contact is automatically released and the load is easily started. A series of guide wheels mounted on the front of the brake serve as leads for the cable, guiding it to and from the grooved sheaves. Each lever controls two sheaves, thus affording two separate and practically independent units to each machine. AIL experience during the past season however, failed to show any loads that could not be held on any grade by one lever controlling two sheaves. The addi- tional unit is provided however, as a safety factor and to avoid stop- ping operations in order to change the wooden friction blocks as is necessary from time to time as wear takes place. Experience shows that the set of blocks furnished with the machine will last an entire season. A complete set of new blocks can he replaced in less than an hour. In operation the brake requires a single strand of 5% in. wire cable of a length equal to 100 feet plus the length of the longest hill. The cable works from both ends and each end is provided with a specially designed curved end hook, so that the hitch to the load is quickly and securely made with one end, and the descending load returns the op- posite end of the cable to the brake in readiness for another load. Roller posts set in an up-right position make it possible to use the brake on long winding roads. In cases where the length and bends of the road take the load beyond the sight of the man on the brake, a signal system is used consisting of two parallel lines of telephone wire strung along the side of the road on trees. The driver carries a light pole with a bent wire in one end by which he reaches the two parallel wires and makes a circuit which rings a bell. The booklet describing this interesting device is very attractively published and contains photographic illustrations giving a splendid idea of its efficiency. The same company in their catalogue No. 2 describe, by means of splendid illustrations and interesting descriptions, their excellent series of wood preparing machinery for ground wood and chemical fibre mills. These machines are known wherever wood preparing machinery is in use and have established a reputation second to none. Catalogue No. 2 is a valuable publication for all who use ee - of this ce Interesting Cling-Surface Pulley Test An interesting booklet giving results of tests made upon belts which had been treated with Cling-Surface and belts which had not been so treated has been published by the Cling-Surface Company, 1032-1048 Niagara Street, Buffalo, N.Y. The tests were made by Robert Thurston Kent, Jr., Mem. Am. Soc. M. E., assisted by Wm. F. Schaphorst, Jr., Mem. Am. Soc. M. 1B formerly’ Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the New Mexico State College. The booklet gives extremely interesting results all of which point con- clusively to the value of Cling-Surface as a means of obtaining the utmost power from a pulley. It wou!d not be possible to describe these advantages without reproducing the booklet as a whole. Those who are interested would do well to write to the Cling-Surface Com- pany for a copy. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 E.H. Heaps &Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish, etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR TIMBER Mills at Head Office: 445 Hastings Street West Vancouver and Ruskin, B. C. VANCOUVER, B.C. (REGISTERED) “Carss” <-«(CARSS:. © Mackinaws MACKINAW. BEARS THIS LABEL Demanded by Wise Buyers When buying clothing look for this trade- mark. It is your guarantee of good quality and long wear. - “Carss’’ Mackinaws are strongly sewn and carefully cut. All ‘‘Carss’’ Mackinaws are guaranteed absolutely waterproof. Remember when buying clothing, look for the ‘‘Carss”’ label. Where can we send our booklet to you ? Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co., Limited Orillia - Ontario What You Want—Get! What You Don't Want—Sell! A small “Want Ad,” in the “Wanted and For Sale Department” of the Canada Lumberman, will do it. Low rates and quick results. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, 220 King Street West, Toronto 56 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKEL Stocks Required by Musical Instrument Industry The piano manufacturing industry is responsible for a large con- sumption of various kinds of fancy woods both veneer and solid. Practically speaking an estimate of the consumption of wood by this class of industry should be extended to include musical instrument factories, thereby covering piano-players, organs, benches, stools, keys, actions, etc. In the province of Ontario during the year 1911 fifteen different woods were used by manufacturers in this industry. By far the most extensive use was made of maple, elm, basswood and pine. These woods were consumed in approximately equal quantities and taken together made up more than one-half of the total amount. Maple was used to a slightly greater extent than the other woods, although basswood and pine came very close to it in total amounts. The total quantity of wood consumed in Ontario for the production of musical instruments during the year under consideration was 12,- 027.000 feét B.M., of which the woods already mentioned made up the following amounts ; maple 1,883,000 feet B.M.; elm 1,801,000 feet B.M.; basswood 1,640,000 feet B.M.; pine 1,595,000 feet B.M. Chestnut, tulip and birch were also used to the extent of over 1,000,000 feet each. The woods mentioned, with the exception of chestnut and the addition of gum were used for the interior parts of pianos, organs and players, including the keys and actions, frame-work and inside case-work. For core-stock, the woods used were chestnut, black ash and tulip. Sounding boards were all produced from spruce. Organ pipes were produced from pine, gum and spruce. The outside case- work, carvings, legs and mouldings were produced from oak, wal- nut, mahogany, cherry and Spanish cedar. Manufacturers of musical instruments purchase only the best erades of wood and kiln-dry much of it themselves before using it in the final product. They are the largest consumers in Ontario of chestnut, tulip and walnut. Their. purchases of raw material for case-work and actions are made in the form of lumber, while for frame-work, legs and posts they buy plank or dimension stock. Ve- neer for case-work was purchased in birch, walnut, oak, mahogany and maple. A small quantity of tulip veneer was used for cross- banding. . Two-thirds of the raw material used in this industry comes from Ontario. 7.5 per cent. is purchased in eastern Canada and 50,000 feet of Sitka spruce was brought from British Columbia for sounding boards. The remainder of the wood, 29.3 per cent., was imported from the United States and tropical countries. Piano makers pay the highest prevailing prices for their imported woods, buying the most expensive gum, mahogany and Spanish cedar. As a result of the thoroughness practised by Canadian manufacturers of pianos and organs, their product is sold all over the British Empire and iu European countries. The accompanying table gives interesting de- tails regarding the varieties of wood used in making musical instru- ments, their quantity, value, origin, etc. — LUMBER USED BY MANUFACTURERS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN ONTARIO Supply by Regions ! "2 Per Pk Average Bee Kind of Wood Cent. Quantity Value Value One REE AG MORsien MFt. B.M. $ § c. MFt.BM MFt.BM MFt.BM MFt.BM Total 100.0 12,027 459,664 38.22 7,556 895 50 3,526 Maplesc.. 2) 15.7 1,883 59,427 31.56 1,687 130 eee 66 Relig ce ee oO 1,801 54,048 30.01 1,301 500 stamens sedis Basswood. . 0 1,640 46,248 28.20 1,522 108 ie tos 10 IEA g ohne Mpeg bon. eB bars 1,595 55,139 84.57 1,405 20 170 (SHESTHIE lm. 9.5 1,141 30,168 . 26.14 184 Brae 957 Tulip. 9.0 1,085 55,593 51.24 95 < Bee 920 Birch . 8.6 1,032 34,624 33.55 993 15 NO s. -tersicielll} Guible seks 7 (oy dogoneodocbDo00 14 00 Red pine, log run: mill culls out, 1-in. ...... 18 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ...... 19 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00 Mill run Spruce: 1”x4” and up, 6’-11’ .. 17 00 1”x4” and up, 12’-16’ ..... 18 00 1”x9”-10” ant up, 12’-16’ 22 00 14"x7”" 8-9” and up, 12’ -16’ 20 00 1% "x10" and up, 12’-16’ ... 22 00 14%” & 2”x12” and up, 12’ -16’ 25 00 Spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing ANG! P13) year ofa el MeN chabehee meketore ree 25 00 Hemlock 1-in. cull ............ 13 00 Hemlock 1-in. long run ........ 17 00 Hemlock 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12/16’ 17 00 AMAT AC: Mere ceeretey Were etacinteietel sso) en 16 00 Basswood log run, dead culls OC} Se anonocuemna once. mn a A 505 POWER MORTISER A heavy substantial power mortising machine. This mortiser through its simple yet efficient design is capable of producing a large amount of heavy work without that jarring strain to the operator so common in chisel mortisers. More details will be found in our Bulletin No. 505 which we will be glad to send to you. We can make immediate shipment from stock. Canada Machinery Corporation, Linie Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of High Class Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. : @ ALTE = PRAY wW BR4A 453. a aN Ee et BY ‘ »~“STAV Ewe H NLG* AND oe an Oe ee gS REEL Rp ee ES: ea Mettny © Arcade. Engle:. “Great Weatern 25% More Weld = 25% More Strength = 25% More Wear ee ee eee Foot; MeClelian - J.B. Smith Tested Steel Chain| Secured only with are rapid cutters made by made at welds ae THIS NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY | |5*t Catharines, Ont. Port Hope, Ont. by McKinnon Chain Co. NO FRAYING AT THE EDGES Dick’s Balata Belting possesses perfect uniformity throughout, whereby true and steady running is ensured, fraying at the edges rendered impossible, and perfect success in fork driving guaranteed. The combination of strength and uniformity in Dick’s Belts is due to the-process of solutionizing to which the textile portion of the Belting is subjected, and which thoroughly solidifies and unites the whole material. You can get all the facts in our Catatog No. 17. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting © Wood Split Pulleys © Shafting © Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver F. REDDAWAY & COMPANY We manufacture all kinds of 595 St. Paul St.. MONTREAL ate ‘Gs STEAM and POWER — PUMPS, for all kinds of service, using only the best material and workman- ship. The Belt that will last longer, stretch less, The Smart Tu rner Machine Co pare d ; Ss and transmit more power than any other belt. Stocks carried by The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Limited, Hamilton, Canada TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER THE STRONGEST CHAIN * Weldless Steel Chain’ Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain pralean with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiralty breaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. CAN YOU BEAT IT? B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limite d WRITE FOR PARTICULARS Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 62 IN THE WORLD MONTREAL CANADA. LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland PE Mill Prodlich CHESTNUT _ : SOLID HARDWOOD. DOORS . A l 1 White Pa Pine Georgia Pine Cypress TAViite Pine with Georgia Pine Panels DOORS FOR NATURAL OR HARDWOOD FINISH — | B 3 Pine Doors for Paint | Hardwood Veneered Doors In a the eS goa A Full Line of Designs in Slabs, and Int The Midland Special Veneered Doors In Oak or Birch © | The Lowest-Priced Hi os Ge ade Veneered Doo n the Canadian Market Our ae r De aie tme the ee ae t Doo ae nufacturing Plant n Can —Ther a Reason Why Send your lists for quotations and ae for our Catalogues and Price Lists © Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. roduct ‘Midland : Satan CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS The Supply is Grea And so is the material. If your trade demands the best in the land try our Red and White Pine Better look your stock over now and anticipate your needs in Pine lumber. All kinds of dressing undertaken on short notice. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY ONTARIO 4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 19iaaaae White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16. Com. and Dsg. (Box out) Desc 5/4 xd Bex ale IG a es 2) 6/4 x Six 12/86 ny Cea 5 ‘“ 6/4 x 8 and 9 x 12/16 “ a 4 1 a4 mewn, 2 oo] q HULU “2x 8 and 9 x 1216." s © 2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION YOU CAN ALWAYS It DEPEND UPON OUR doesnt run good one day and poor the next, but W H Mh kK is always uniform in Quality and Grade. You can depend on it absolutely to PINE be the best White Pine that is manufactured. Get our prices JOHN LUMSDEN 66 PINE THAT’S PINE ”9 Manufacturer of Pine Lumber CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Winter Sawn, Ready to Ship 400,000 ft. 1 x 4/up—6/16 No. 2 Com. and Better Maple 150,000 ft. 2 x 6/up—6/16 No. 1 cf ‘6 100,000 ft. 1 in. Mill Cull Ash This stock is winter sawn and in good shipping condition. We would be pleased to receive your enquiries Our new mill will be in operation by the first of the year when we will be pleased to take care of your winter's sawing. We will be glad to hear from you now regarding winter sawing. Fassett Lumber Company, Limited Fassett, Que. Are You Losing in the race for business supremacy which is being run every day? If you take the field relying on inferior lumber to build up your business, you stand as much chance of realising your ambition asa man en- tering a big race ill-trained and in bad condition. You will not be among the “also rans” HO CKEN S if you rely on Hemlock Pine and Hardwoods The soundest investment on the lumber market. Hocken Lumber Company, Limited Otter Lake Station, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN Picea DAVID eee J. S. GILLIES t Presid Sec.-T ares: GILLIES BR 0 S. BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited WHITE PINE RED PINE SPRUCE New York City Planing Mill, Yard and O MORRIS OWN, N. Y. | Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway Er) Fraser Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., tta. Wholesale Lumber Dealers i ul mM b e r C ) @ Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario i White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Lumber | °° 4 L a t h S Office, “Ht Ottawa, Can. R. S. Watpig, Vice-President. W. E. Harpsr, Secretary. F. N. Watopig, President. The Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited “" Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. Cee Oy CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quebec Spruce «« Hemlock Lumber Cedar Shingles Can supply Piling up to 40 ft. BARTRAM BROTHERS, Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 200 Claremont Ave. MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Pembroke, Ontario OFFERS Shipments I:x 4/7 x 10/16 Good White Pine I x 8/ jup x 10/16) b> from 8/4 x 4/up x 10/16 “ “ " - 8/4 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Run a meg 6/4 x 12x 10/16 ‘ 3 S 4/4X% 12x 10/16 “ - nt 4/4x 6x 10/16“ a 4/4 x 7-9 and II x 10/16 Mill Run p 4/4 x 8x 10/16 Mill Run Planing Aigice TO TOjtGe (* ak ° 5/4x 4/8 x T0/16e0. Mill 6/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ - 8/4x6x 10/16 “ In 8/4 x 8 x 1016 = Connection 12/4 x 6/8 x 10/16 Squares Red Pine all Sizes 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Ona Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mill. G. T. Ry. °°" LONGFORD Toronto, Canada an e ENO. Ry. ae 801-2 C.P.R. Building ARLTO. d 5 MILEAGE 156 1/4 Cor. King & Yonge Pine Doors Mr. RETAILER! i We have in stock, ready to ship That Are Right ca Interior Finish No. 3 Pine Doors are the leaders in the line. We have put in special Gumwood (Red) B.C. Fir White Pine new plant and machinery in order to turn out the Oak Black Ash Red . best Pine Door that can be produced and we have Mahogany Red Birch Spence now made No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty Geo. Pine Maple Cypress We are taking particular care of this line and we ; guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made D S h F from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large OOrs, as 4 rames Output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right price. Large and small shipments made on short | ° notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. General Millwork Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors Send us your enquiries In car lots or local shipments | ge es Le oanhee Co. Webb Lumber Co., Limited : Toronto — Pembroke, Ontario River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of CORRESPONDENCE | i SOLICITED St. Pacome, Que., Canada Lumber Lath Pulpwood Meee CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER American Retailers Will Benefit by Tariff Reduction Save $1.25 per thousand by buying Canadian White Pine. \ 7E have at our Lakefield mill almost all sizes and all grades of white pine cut from sound logs running about The rate from Lake- 4) ft. to the piece. field to You know we get from this aecaite ic ae class of timber, sound, small Batavia 13% red knotted lumber. Brockport 13% Cleveland 183, Our mill run grade contains en a all the log produces except 2 pve North Tonawanda 12 the culls and clear. The per New York 19% eenfeot Box &/ 3- Barn is Rochester 13% bag 3 Barn is Philadelphia 19% very small. Syracuse 15 ° [isledo, O: a All dry. All sizes. All grades. Can you spare time enough to come over and see this Lakefield stock. Only a short run from Toronto. However, let us quote prices and describe our grades. LEST YOU FORGET.—WRITE TODAY Union Lumber Co., Limited 911 Kent Building Toronto, Canada We can ship at once, Dry Stock I” x 4up Mill Culls x 125 Mill Culls ” x 10 rT “ I” x 4up No. 2 Gulls JoHN McKErGow, W. K. GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Montreal Office: 759 Notre Dame St., W. Ottawa Office : 46 Elgin St. WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 13 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City JOHN P. NEWMAN Saw Milland Novelty Works. All kinds of Hard and Softwood Lumber. Dimension Stock in Beech, Maple and Birch. Mattress and Cot Frames, Ete. Send me your requirements, [ can furnish you stock that will please. PHONE 37 RESIDENCE 15 WIARTON, Ont. HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. MBER AND TIMBER White ht Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock os Mouldin s, Doors Sashes and Blinds, Gadge Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. Interior Trim Mill Work. __ NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. R AIL For Tramways, Sidin a Ete New and Second Ha YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 203-4 McKinnon Bidg. Phone M. 6316 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal Lum Grades Good Shipments Prompt Prices Right CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ber Wehavea full line in Pine, Spruce and Jack Pine. Also all grades and thick- ness in Birch, Maple and Elm. Have a few cars of 3 and ginch Maple and two cars of 2 and 3 inch Elm we must move. our prices. Get WE WANT 5/4 - 6/4 - 8/4 - 12/4 White Pine. C.G. Anderson Lumber Company, Manufacturers Write us describ- ing your stock. Limited and Strictly Wholesale Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers Toronto THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO B Buy, Sell and deal in all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- | ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock, Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Telephone your order, Orillia, Ont. R. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SE EY Dee Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James _ Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles — North Tonawanda, N. Y. = ——————-—-—- —— ae, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 11 We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce James W. Sewall A.B 66 ° Well Bought is Half Sold” pac a Micrel Forest Mapping and Surveying Sta Ee di Hoo ps Estimation of Timber and Work- eaaings ing Plans—Men Experienced in Canadian Forests. JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England Special Hardwood Ofter 125,000 ft. 4/4’’ No. 1 Common & Better Birch 12,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4’ No. 1 Common & Better Basswood 18,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Common Basswood 16,000 ft. 6/4” Firsts & Seconds Basswood London Office: Dashwood House 9 Broad St., E.C. 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine, U.S. A. (Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers Cable Address, ‘‘TEcTona,” Glasgow A1 and A BC Codes used OATS, HAY, Bran, Shorts and Flour —Car LoaDs— A. W. FAIRWEATHER Traders’ Bank Bldg., TORONTO RE BA EE IE F.0O.B. Deer Lake The Penetanguishene Planing Mill Sash and Door Factory Planing ofall kinds done by carload. Rail road Switch in connection with mill. All classes of building material, lime and cement for sale. ALPHONSE TESSIER, Builder & Contractor PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Smith & Tyrer Ltd. Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL Dry and Well Manufactured Good Grades Prompt Shipments Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage ARNWORTH & JARDINE Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, Liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool England demands accurate knowledge of quantity, quality, and accessibility of timber supply. This knowledge, when obtained by our TIMBER ESTIMATES is re- liable. It appeals to Timber Invest- ors, Bonding Houses, Mill Operators. Graves, Big wood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 1026-32 Traders Bank Bldg, | oronto,Ont. We invite correspondence. Munson- Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers Chicago, 515 Commercial Bank Bldg. ew Yor oston 475 Fourth Ave. 625 Tremont Bldg. Pittsburgh, 905 Arrott Bldg. A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. The best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ““ Want Ad” to the Mills Products Co. Detroit, Michigan YELLOW PINE and FIR LUMBER and TIMBERS Canada Lumberman and Woodworker © 220 King Street West, TORONTO PREMIER XX and XXX Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. R. C. SHINGLES We Want Your Inquiries. TRADE ( REGISTERED) Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Dry Norway and White Pine All Sizes and Grades FESSERTON TIMBER COMPANY, LIMITED Estimate of Hemlock Timber at Coe Hill on C.N. R. Cut Jan. and Feb. 1913, and in good EPs condition— which we wish to mo 204 Pces. 6 x 6-10 No.1 Hemlock 542 Pces. 10 x 10- 12 No. 1 Hem. 1S ee On Xa On-w02 eaias BY 115 “ 10x 2 a 10 - 14 - 16“ - 18 -20 ° 14s, yest Eel ees ae ‘ se < 14 oe “ 10x 10 - 10“ ae us -16 ** New Phone Number Main 3658 Fesserton Timber Company, Limited 15 Toronto Street, TORONTO Williams Lumber Company Wholesale Dealers in White and Red Pine, Spruce and Lath ROUGH OR DRESSED All All White Pine a Specialty Sizes Grades Write us for prices 18 CENTRAL CHAMBERS : CANADA LUMBERMAN OTTAWA, ONT. AND WOODWORKER Everything in Lumber Wholesale and Retail Write or wire us for your requirements The McLennan Lumber Ca Montreal, Canada Send me Your Orders for . 100 M1x4 Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 19090 M1x5 15 M 1 x 9 ee ee ee ce 6OM1x10“ “ « « ies solicited Pine, Spruce, fiemiagl Basswaad, Lath C. A. SPENCER "Stitt Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec Toronto Representative: A. T. Dadson, 42 Duggan Ave. i= LONG LUMBER CO. HAMILTON, ONT. Sole Agents for A. Cotton 3 x B. C. Shingles 5 Cars now in Transit Thurston -Flavelle Luster Company MANUFACTURERS OF British Columbia Red Cedar Exclusively 4, 5 and 6 inch ‘‘CLEAR A” Cedar Bevel Siding. 8, 10 and 12 inch CLEAR CEDAR FINISH. EXTRA XXX RED CEDAR SHINGLES. Head Office and Mills, Port Moody, B.C. Eastern Agents, Gull River Lumber Co., Ltd., Lindsay, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER i Mason, Gordon & Co. 2:32: Montreal, Que. Everything in Timber Car and Cargo lots only Douglas Fir, Pine, Hemlock, Spruce, Yellow Pine and Oak Write, Wire or Phone for Prices - Western Office :—Pacific Building, VANCOUVER, B. C. PLAYFAIR « WHITE Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Do You Handle Interior Trim? HERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim‘and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. ESTABLISHED 1855 THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. LUMBER IN TRANSIT OF PENETANGUISHENE We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into flooring or siding, etc. Can handle from scow to railroad. Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. HEMLOCK BILLSTUFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait to write. Phone us your requirements. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. Limited All stock sized or matched if required. Meaford, Ontario Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber DWIGHT J. TURNER, PRES. CLARENCE A. TURNER, VICE-PRES. STANLEY F. TURNER, SECT-TREAS. Turner Lumber Co. Limited 25 Toronto Street - Toronto, Ontario Manufacturers and Wholesale Lumber Merchants. Dealers in Timber Limits. ee eeu Sci (, aye” “mannii” eA lil | | ] up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up —6 feet and up. e Two Carloads of New B ick Extra Shingles - Sounding Board Stock, etc. Two Canloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles We invite correspondence re “Dalhousie” Brand | Edward Partington N. B. Cedar Shingles ,,.c-, | Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Special Prices for shipment to All. Ontario Points Head Office, St. John, N.B. Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto Manufacturers of If You Need a Position Bleached a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. . e If You are a Capable Man Sulphite E ulp no matter how small or how big your present position may i be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch S pru ce Pin e an d H eml 0 ck Lumb er L ath P ? ? with every existing possibility. Hardwoods The rates are most reasonable, write us. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN The Tegge Lumber Co. NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN HARDWOODS Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH _ 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. Pearl City Veneer Company Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. Enquiries solicited and quotations promptly given. Factory and Office, Steele St., JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Manufacturers of Maple, Beech, Birch, Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK POPLAR ASH Yards at Nashville, Tenn. We can ship you promptly any of the above Stock, Carefully Inspected WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU Wistar Underhill & Nixon Real Estate Trust Bidg., Philadelphia, Pa. Canadian Representative: G. H. Johnson, 125 Tyndall Avenue, Phone Parkdale 736, Toronto, Ontario — < = (os) cj i=) A i = sl} | e2) e 4 \ AND WOODWORKER Hoffman Brothers Company _ Fort Wayne, Indiana Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER t oO 2” BAND SAWED LUMBER Specialty : QUARTERED WHITE OAK Below is a list of Dry Lumber which we can Ship Promptly CHESTNUT 1s and 2s 4/4, 3 cars. 1s and 2s 5/4, 2 cars. 1s and 2s 6/4, 2 cars. No. 1 Common 4/4, 1 car. No. 1 Common 5/4, 2 cars. No. 1 Common 6/4, 3 cars. Quartered sound wormy, No. ommon and Better, pin worm holes, no defect, 4/4 reg., 3 cars. 1s and 2s 4/4, T-in. to 23-in., A "ear. : WHITE OAK 1s and 2s 4/4, 6-in. and. up, car. 1s and 2s 5/4, 6-in. and up, 3 cars. : 1s and 2s 6/4, 6-in. and up, 2cars. 1s and 2s 8/4, 6-in. and up, car. No. 1 Common 4/4, 6-in. and ~ up, 5 cars. No. 1 Common 5/4, 6-in. and up, 2 cars. BASSWOOD 1s and 2s 4/4, 1 car, 1s and 2s 5/4, 1 car. No. 1 Common 4/4, 1 car. POPLAR 1s and 2s 5/8, 24-in. to 27-in., 1 car. i tena 2s 5/8, 28-in. and up, car. 1s and 2s 4/4, T-in. to 17-in., 3 cars. RED OAK 1s ene ee 6-in. and up, 4/4, 1s "and Ds, 6-in. and up, 5/4, le 1s and ‘8s, 6-in. and up, 6/4, All our own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices. Canadian Representative : John Hall, Box 32, Toronto, Canada ‘Phone Parkdale 3222 HOBART & CO. Special, Attention to our Canadian Trade CHOICE Southern Hardwoods, Cypress, Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine SEND US YOUR INQUIRIES 53 STATE STREET - BOSTON, MASS. YARD AT—PRISON POINT CaBLE ADDRESS—HOBCO BOSTON yea" CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER =z aE W. E. HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Mills: Knoxville, Te The Atlantic Lumber Co. W. H. DAWKINS Head Bice. “BOSTON, MASS. LUMBER CO. Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber We have Canadian Branch 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto 10,000 ,000 feet of Robert Vestal, Manager ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER Plain and Quartered White Oak and e « Yellow Pine Timber Yellow Poplar. And Lumber Rough or Dressed Choice stock, good widths, “8 lengths. Car Material and Long Timbers The Oak has been on sticks 2 years a Specialty waiting for railroad, now ready for shipment. PROMPT SHIPMENTS Write us for prices E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. Ellisville d Cincinnati, ASHLAND = KENTUCKY Miss. a Ohio CAFLISCH BROTHERS HARDWOOD LUMBER Wholesale Distributing Yards and Mills at— Sales Offices Union City, Pa. Monticello, Ky. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Hambleton, W. Va. Ross Point, Ky. Full assortment of grades and thicknesses in Quartered and Plain Oak, Gum, Poplar and other Hardwoods in our Jamestown yards. STRAIGHT OR MIXED CARS. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS. 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN \ND WOODWORKER We have the Goods. We Want Your Orders White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails and Tubs “WE AIM TO SERVE YOU WITH THE BEST” We sell only the best that the woods can grow, manufactured by the best machines that man can make. C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited, Poneto aa Ont. Lumber Camp Ranges and Heaters Our stoves are specially designed All Kinds of Stoves for to meet all requirements of camp work. We know exactly what is ne Large or Small Camps sary and desirable in this class of stove. im TAL We put into all our stoves the best of material and workmanship i coupled with the best of expert ] Ayes Ne = Te An experience. m7] a ! The ‘Leader Range’ for coal and wood, shown in this cut is specially adapted to Lumberman Camps, Boarding Houses, Hotels and Rail- read Construction Camp Work. We also make this Range with side hinge doors. It is large, heavy and strongly built. Has good oven space and large heating surface. When a good, solid, reliable stove is wanted the ‘Leader’ will give satisfaction. Write for our catalogue. : ee —oee me NO. 10-36A SIX HOLE LEADER RANGE AND RESERVOIR ADAM HALL, Limited - Peterborough, Ontario Manufacturers fi Ranges, Heaters, etc., for Lumber Camps, Hotels, and Railway Construction 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 14.x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No. 1 1x4 2x9 1x5 1x6 1x7 1}x : 2x3 2x8 DRY SPRU ‘On 10 to 18 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine ee - CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA Spruce . Everything in Timber y.:.. Pn. Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Buying Clothing ? Carss Mackinaw Clothing CARSS For long service and smart appearance you should always wear CARSS CARSS MACKINAW CLOTHING Satisfaction is guaranteed. Every garment bears the ‘*Carss’’ Mackinaw label. All ‘* Carss’’ Mackinaws are made of pure wool manufac- tured by us in our own factory. Write for booklet today. It tells you how to order by mail. Carss Mackinaw Clothing Co., Limited ~ Orillia Ontario For low prices- and prompt shipment of Wicking Pine Timbers California White Pine Short Leaf Finish California Sugar Pine Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash : : Cypress and Arizona Soft Pine New Brunswick Shingles Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber TRY Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. “<“ LOUIS WUICHET Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 22 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, "” ‘Montreal, P. @. ———M ANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN==—=== Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Floorin Ideal Band Resaw An All Around Resaw of MERSHON QUALITY At a Moderate Price. a 2 Ao ae A "gare" MACHINERY We Build a Full Line of Box Machinery A Decided Improvement Would not take it out for any Using 22:gauge saws, no trouble. resaw we have ever seen. Hanson-Ward Veneer Co., Pitts & Giles, Bay City, Mich. Glen Alphine. N.C. Saws Anything from Veneer to “The Best Machine i He Ever imber Worked On i tisfied. Operator has run many other es Sens a anes Sons, makes. Woodward Furn. Co.. Owosso, Mich. Heavy and Well Constructed Won’t be troubled at all with repairs. Ball & Son ‘ Coldwater, Mich. Using Three Ideals : Your 1912 Ideal looks good to us. American Box & Lbr. Co. Nashua, N. H. It Is All Right Batts, Limited West Toronto, Ont. Double Cabinet. Fitting Saw. Write to-day for particulars. B. G. Luther Co., Inc. _ 91 Foster Street Worcester, - Mass. Capacity Unlimited It is a genuine pleasure to have this machine in our shops. Davis Cooperage Co Martinsville, Ind. WM. B. MERSHON & CO., Saginaw, Mich. Edgewater, N. J. Our Mills Produce and We Market as Much GENUINE LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS As All Other Concerns Combined 250,000,000 feet constantly in stock insures filling any reasonable order promptly. Our Canadian trade is constantly increasing and we are always striving to merit astill larger increase. Our salaried salesmen receive credit for mail orders. Try us. LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS COMPANY Hibernia Building New Orlean, La. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER er ae pee ar enim i= > oer an $! 5 MES Nis } a8 For Greater Protection---For Longer Wear o The Goodyear Hose-making equipment is the most up-to-date in Canada. vi Mig] ES} | BE We have the latest improvements known to the trade. Every process is : : under the control of experts, who know the Goodyear requirements and eel | es see that a uniformly high standard of quality is kept up. El | bs a We take no chances with the raw materials. A stringent laboratory oe examination determines the quality of the raw rubber. ‘The hard long- fibre cotton which is specially woven for Goodyear Hose-making is submitted to tests for strength and weave. 4 The walls of the hose are composed of long strips of cotton fabric thoroughly impregnated with rubber or friction. And cut on the bias to resist expansion, bursting and elongation. ‘This friction-impregnated fabric is rolled under great pressure, which ensures a perfect union of the plies. SUCTION HOSE STEAM HOSE We build into Goodyear Hose the @Steam Hose gets more hard usage eo Se ge ee than any other hose. In the Boiler pe Meee CO ae ee Room it lies around near the furnace famous. Goodyear Suction Hose is : eee oft : : : and is scorched—a hot firing tool is steel-wound internally to guard against (zeae ona ee collapse. The coil is of round or flat ae ie SONS OWT {UPON Wey! wire, and round it the hose is built up, IS SPIE OVEK It. ply upon ply of rubber-permeated cotton GO Goodyear Steam and Hot Water saoric. This fabric is made from Hose is made with special heat resisting GOODYEAR MILL HOSE = special hard-staple long-fibre cotton, and lining, which keeps the extreme heat GWhen Mill Hose is wanted it is is cut on the bias to give strength and from the friction fabric. This gives th : : : hard wear oe cate se = wanted badly. To find that your Mill a A extra durability—it will stand up well Hose has cracked and rotted while lying ay @ Goodyear Suction Hose is made for every pur- under hard usage. In its manufacture the mat- : : ae “Good Under- =| : Ge ; Pee idle is serious. oodyear Under es pose —and can be had rough or smooth bore. erials undergo special treatment to resist oil—so a eke x f pte Be Is in service throughout Canada—on wrecking destructive to common hose. The rubber and writers is always ready for effective mas and dredging contracts—in factories and mines duck used in Goodyear Steam Hose are specially service. We build this hose to meet a —on farms and in saw-mills. Special hose ae for aa ae bigh peesture of steam the requirements of the Associated Fac- coun pee ee Ue oil, gasoline, vinegar ce entre supply it steel wire wound tory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. S ; ; It bears the required stamp of approval = “tested to 200 lbs. pressure.’’ The Fa RU BBE R inner tube is made from N E W Rubber a i of the highest grade, uniform in thick- = ness and quality. The cotton fabric HOSE is of special circular web woven to the a = Underwriters’ specifications for a mini- mum of expansion or elongation under He } AIR HOSE pressure. It is antiseptically protected = Gf With fair usage Goodyear Air Hose will be found proof against internal decay AENMEEEY and mildew. ine from oil—breaking away of pieces of the tube—and clogging of the machinery. For Factories and Mills the Good- The lining is made from selected rubber and cured to prevent hardening from year U nderwriters is a hose which z the heat and pressure. will lower insurance rates, and cannot be Fs @ Goodyear Air Hose will give good service under intermittent pressure. excelled in durability and strength. 3g @ In mines, engine and boiler works, steel construction contracts—wherever pneumatic tools are You see it everywhere—the hose with oa being operated you will find Goodyear Air Hose. Wire or marline winding or marline jacket. the black and yellow stripes. 115 zal y as THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED E Ee Head Office, TORONTO Factory, BOWMANVILLE | | FS Pa | Be ; cckari Cal Regi Winni Hamilt Ed | es Branches at: Victoria ani ee ee ee ontreal algary ot Jen innipeg amiulton = is Sy | aa a a eed | ES 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER At Special Prices Largest Stock of Choice Band Sawn Spruce and Pine in Eastern Canada N order to make room for our next season's cut, we offer at SPECIAL PRICES, subject to prior sale, the following choice band sawn lumber. All thoroughly seasoned and in first class shipping condition. NO. 3 BARN and BETTER WHITE PINE 1912 Cutting : 1 x 4-6 in. 10 ft. and up, 150, 000 ft. 1 x 6 in. - 100,000 ft. 1 x 8 in. a 175,000 ft. 1 x 10 in. eS 70,000 ft. 1x 7 in. and up; 7 5 200,000 ft. 14x /7in. and up, 10 ft. and up, 350,000 ft. 144x/7in. and up, “ 400,000 ft. LZ x 12 in. i 40,000 ft. 2x/in. and up, 9/11 ft. 75,000 ft. 2x/in. and up, 1l0ft. and up, 75,000 ft. 3x 6in. and up % 250,000 ft. Now is the time to stock up before snow storms block traffic and cause car shortage. Wire or write for prices—Send us your orders. OUR MOTTO:—“Careful Inspection, Prompt Shipment’”’ Bathurst Lumber Company, Limited Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 25 How Often You Have Heard It Said “DEFIANCE Woodworking Machines Are the Best in the Long-run” They are doing satisfactory work in the various woodworking plants all over the world. Especially do we wish to call your attention to our AUTOMATIC SPOKE TURNING LATHE As shown herewith. _ It will turn either Common, Sarven-Patent, or Sharp-Edged Spokes, as well as 1 Automobile and Auto-Truck Wheel Spokes. It is fitted with squaring head which automatically advances and retreats from the spoke. The machine is built in six sizes to turn spokes, 24’, : 38” 42”, 48", 52” and 58” and the work performed is always of the very highest character. Further particulars and price will be cheerfully furnished upon application. THE DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS DEFIANCE, OHIO, U.S.A. Representatives:—A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), or pha iNew Brunswick), Winnipeg | (Manitoba), Vancouver sere eel) Reid- Newfoundland Co., St. John (Newfoundland), Williams & Wils Montreal (Que.), . L. Blake Co., Portland, Me.(Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont t). MAPLE LEAF SAWS APLE LEAF SAWS, “THE PROVEN BEST,” absolutely guaranteed. Be M sure and specify Improved Racer Cross Cut Saw when ordering your camp sup- plies. They are made of Razor steel and tempered by our secret process, which gives the best results under actual working conditions in the bush. Shurly-Dietrich Co., Limited, cr. Branch: VANCOUVER, B.C. When ordering from your Jobber specify Pink’s Lumbering Tools and if they cannot supply them order direct, and you will get the best tool made The Thomas Pink Co. Limited PEMBROKE, Ont., Canada Manufacturers of the best line of Lumbering Tools in Canada 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Khe Mig AAPA AA Bae SES AEA, THE SIMONPS BAND SA\ LA ae jet lererren i Dee WARRANTED UNEQUALLED The Profit of the forest 1s realized in the mill when Saws are used that cut smooth, fast, and Jclean ™ Suc awereunis done by Simonds Band, Circular, Inserted Tooth, or Gang Saws. Write for Catalog Simonds Canada Saw Company, Limited VANCOUVER, B.C. MONTREAL, QUE. ST. JOHN, N.B. Knight Pony Lath Mill This mill is built for use with a 10 to 15 horse power engine and as single mill only. It is specially suited to the re- quirements of thresher and saw mill men operating in small tracts of timber, as both husk Size ‘‘S’’ Single Mill with 16-foot Carriage and carriage are of a size which will permit of easy loading be- Size WEyisk . «0... Ue.) => oMmCChED MOE techie lilies) Width of Carriages ... ... 33 inches tween the standards of a wagon Diameter and Length Mandrel . 2 3/16 by 55 inches ABEETOSG Sty Joa a.) Sek “inch Gitteels and 1%-inch axles ci ° size Drive Pulley... oo. one aeere OND: lO anelies Length Track ... . . ... 32, 40, 48 or 56 feet when MOving from one setting Feed per Revolution of Saw ... ... ... 0 to 3% inches Style and Opening of igen .ss ee. «++ C1836 inches ‘ to another. eed Belt . ies. c = - \lelephone A. 929 = - 220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 -_- 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG .- Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. 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Toronto, November 1, 1913 No. 21 Trade Prospects for 1914 We are again approaching that season of the year when it is the general custom to take stock of the last twelve months’ business and make plans for the next season. For this reason, as we'l as for the fact that the past year has been attended with very unusual condi- tions, a few remarks on the trade outlook for the coming year will be opportune. Whether or not the year 1914 will be an active period for us in- dustrially depends, in the main, on two factors—(1) the natural de- mand for manufactured products, and (2) our financial ability to pur- chase these products. Without question there is only one answer to the first. Canada’s capacity for almost unlimited development is established beyond the shadow of a doubt, so that our manufacturers may be assured of an ever-increasing demand for practically every class of manufactured article. It remains then to discuss only the ability of Canadians as individuals, municipalities or private com- panies, to provide the purchase price. Vol. 33 During the past summer, tight money has been a very real ob- stacle in the way of certain lines of activity. This condition was brought about partly by the unusual requirements of the European continent; also to a considerable extent by the amount of money that had become tied up in realty investments from one end of the Domin- ion to the other; but these conditions were intensified by the con- servative, ultra-conservative, we believe, attitude of our banks. Argu- ing that the signs foreshadowed a repetition of the crisis of 1907 and similar previous periods, and believing that prompt action would save the situation, they have followed the policy, apparently quite consist- ently, of lending no money which, as they thought, could by any possible chance be used to encourage the general extravagance to which Canadians were rapidly becoming habituated—the result large- ly of a number of years of unusual prosperity and plentiful money which had turned the heads of a large percentage of our citizens. This action of the banks has caused a great deal of discomfort to even their most deserving customers, and while it is generally conceded that caution, in reason, was the wisest course that could have been followed, it appears to us that the banks, by taking the extreme ’ ee ee or a eo AND WOODWORKER 27 course, have unnecessarily curtailed the circulation of money and have done much towards producing the very condition action—they sought to prevent. Just how far their course was justi- fied is difficult to determine, and it has undoubtedly placed the banks in a sound position so that at no time have they had to refuse assist- ance for developments which, in their own judgment, they have con- sidered necessary. a trade re- As a result the larger industrial life of the country has not suffered seriously, nor is there any sign of it in the future, for want of sufficient capital. year’s business in their history. Certain industries report the biggest As already indicated, the extent of the demands to be made on our factories during the next twelve months will depend on the amount of money in the hands of (1) the individuals, (2) municipali- ties, and (3) private corporations. Our recent bountiful harvest has been an all-important circumstance which will mean that the general public is pretty well supplied with money. The farmer only knows through the newspapers that money is scarce. As a result, the small retailer of general supplies such as hardware, boots and shoes, etc., except in the larger centres, will probably not experience any diminution in trade; this means continued prosperity for the whole- sale dealer and manufacturer. In the building industry is it not a fact that practically every city and town in Canada is under-supplied with both public and residence buildings; and the population still continues to increase at a rapid rate? While bui'ding permits issued during the last month or two indicate a slackening in this line of trade, this is, we think, explained, in large measure, by the very general feeling that both workmen and supplies will be obtainable at lower rates; also, due to tight money, a certain amount of sacrifices have been thrown on the market. We see no sign of a diminished de- mand, however, and this slight reaction will just mean an increased activity in building trades of all kinds as soon as the money situation has readjusted itself. With an already inadequate supply of build- ings, an ever-increasing population, and a fair distribution of money among the middle classes, the demand for all kinds of building ma- terials seems assured. With the larger municipalities and private corporations the out- look may not be so entirely optimistic. These have found it necessary, often, to go outside of Canada for their supply of money, which has not been so readily forthcoming during the last few months, on ac- count of similar demands from other sources. Canada’s natural re- sources, however, constitute a splendid security which stands behind all her industrial undertakings and we are confident that, even in a world competition, she can obtain the necessary supply of capital; perhaps, just at this time, at a little higher rate, but not so high that the.resultant developments will not amply justify the increased cost. And after all has been said on both sides, Canada’s immediate and ultimate prosperity is inseparably tied up with the prosperity of her great rural population, which at the present moment is possibly not equalled in any other country in the world. Our crops, just harvested, will put into the pockets of the farmers during the next few months in the neighborhood of $300,000,000. This will soon find its way through the usual channels to the manufacturers. To this sum might be added dividends from investments which are being distributed to the general public at the annual rate of something over $150,000,000. This will also indirectly reach the manufacturer. The extent to which the natural frugality of the average citizen will assist in the read- justment of conditions is, of course, difficult to determine in dollars and cents, but there is no doubt that, at a time like the present, a general policy of curtailment is being followed by most of us and these accumulations will be ready for circulation as soon as the gen- eral public judges the opportune moment has arrived. ‘ Summing up the situation, while we anticipate that difficulties will continue to be encountered for some time in obtaining large sums of money abroad, this condition, we believe, will be more than offset by favorable local factors of which we may mention—(1) the unsatisfied demand for every kind of manufactured product; (2) un- exampled prosperity of our great rural population; (3) good security and high returns of Canadian investments which means ability to bor- row abroad ; (4) present low conditions of stock supply; it is generally conceded that the retailer is running very low following the general policy of caution. } a 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER An Interesting Opinion on Yellow Pine So much has been said during the past few years about the great amount of yellow pine imported into Canada from the Southern States and the serious effect it has had upon the demand for Can- adian lumber, that the views of an important manufacturer of yellow pine which are published elsewhere in this issue will be of much in- terest to readers of the Canada Lumberman. Mr. R. A. Long, who visited Canada recently and whose views are expressed in an inter- view is one of the most successful lumber manufacturers in the South- ern States and a man whose views upon trade questions are always sought wherever he may be. At trade conventions, Mr. Long is in- variably one of the most highly appreciated speakers and in those trade associations of which he is a member, he is always pressed to occupy executive positions of honor and importance. His views, therefore, upon the yellow pine situation are of much interest to all in Canada who are interested in the subject. Although the opinions expressed by Mr. Long are concise, they sum up in a very forcible manner the chief points of the situation. In the first place two features are particularly interesting, inasmuch as they seem to indicate that the manufacturers of yellow pine are not operating upon business principles. Although the output of yel- low pine, according to Mr. Long’s statement, is in excess of the de- mand and although prices are demoralized, at the same time the maxi- mum production has been reached and will rapidly decline after the next four or five years. In fifteen years, Mr. Long predicts, the out- put will not be more than one-fifth of its present-day total. From an economic point of view, this is a most peculiar situa- tion. In the course of fifteen years, yellow pine stumpage will ap- parently be of much greater value than it is today and yet the owners are now producing lumber so much in excess of the demand that mar- kets both at home and abroad are demoralized. One would expect them to close up their mills for considerable periods and allow the stumpage value to increase, rather than sacrifice stocks at present prices. The situation inclines one to believe the opinion so frequently expressed, that the present policy of over-production is the result of the necessity to make continual and. extensive payments upon heavy indebtedness. In the history of sawmilling in other countries, one usually finds that production drops when the demand falls off, Moreover, when the visible supply of raw material commences to show signs of ex- haustion the general result is either that operations shrink or prices advance. In the case of yellow pine, up-to-date operations have been increasing and prices declining in the face of the approaching ex- words of Euclid, “is absurd.” haustion of standing timber. Before the production of yellow pine reached its maximum a few years ago, Canadian manufacturers of lumber who had to face its competition, felt that this competition wou'!d decrease so soon as the production reached its high-water mark. Present indications point clearly to the fact that little permanent re- lief may be expected until the production becomes so much smaller as to bring the supply within reasonable limits of the demand. ‘The matter therefore is one, sa far as the producers of yellow pine are concerned, which depends entirely upon the demand in the United States and the supply of timber. dull and until the supply of timber has been much more extensively cut out, we may count upon the manufacturers of yellow pine look- ing for an outlet in Canada for their surplus stocks. Canadians have always fe't certain that the yellow pine stocks sold in this country are disposed of at prices much lower than those which are accepted in the markets of the United States. Certainly the price accepted in Canada involves a loss to the manufacturers in practically every case. As to the price in the United States, Mr. Long expresses an interesting opinion: “I do not believe you are correct,” he says, “in assuming that our manufacturers are shipping lumber into your country at lower prices than they are selling for at home, for I know that prices in our home markets are badly demoral- ized.” Without wishing to question Mr. Long’s views on this point, Canadians will hardly be able to agree that they represent the case accurately. The process has been going on for so long a time that it is impossible to understand, if Mr. Long’s views are entirely cor- rect. If manufacturers have been selling both in the United States and Canada at a loss, during a long series of years, the deduction is that a large number of companies have been able to meet. their busi- ness engagements although doing a losing business, “which,” in the One may rob Peter to pay Paul and continue the process for a certain length of time, but it cannot be done indefinitely. Canadians have unquestionably been compelled to face a competition based very largely upon a sacrifice of stocks made for the sake of protecting home markets. Canadian manufacturers wil! be glad to learn that there is reason- able hope for relief within the next four or five years, on account of the declining production. This view is probably based upon Mr. Long’s personal observations. It is also corroborated by official sta- tistics which have recently been published, showing that the supply of standing yellow pine timber in the United States, if cut at the present rate, wi!l be practically exhausted in about thirty years. A Sermon on Business Methods Something in the form of a sermon upon present day business methods in connection with the lumbering industry in British Col- umbia, is given by a prominent lumberman in an article published elsewhere in this issue. The writer of this article is a man who has been closely in touch with manufacturing and selling conditions in Western Canada for many years and who has at last concluded to give expression to the ideas which have been disturbing his peace of mind for a long time past. Briefly, his complaint is that many of the lumber manufacturers and salesmen of British Columbia fail to ex- ercise that ordinary amount of caution in connection with their manu- facturing and selling operations, that characterize business methods in practically every other line of industry. Over-production and price cutting are the two evils against which he directs his criticisms and he bases both of them upon an unreasonable “love of money.” Now, it is a most difficult matter, in connection with such a question, to determine just where the necessity for making a living goes out of effect and the love of money comes in. In the first place, the necessity for making a living is the all-important factor, but sooner or later, in the great majority of cases, it not only becomes secondary to the love of money, but is carefully maintained to be the chief cause actuating the man who is really actuated by his desire for wealth. During prosperous times the necessity for making a living is frequently forgotten, but so soon as depression strikes the industry it crops up.and brings fear into the hearts of the man or the company who have gone too greedily after profits by the over-production route. Lack of caution in connection with production is apparently the seat of the trouble and the love of money is its germ. These, in short, are the ideas set forth in the article referred to and they are worthy of much more than a casual reading. We do not wish to present these views as our own. We want our readers to consider them as the views of a man who has been engaged in the lumber manufacturing business in British Columbia for many years. If this is borne in mind by readers, the ideas will probably have greater weight and do more good than they otherwise would. We would draw particular attention to the very forcible in- stance given in the article of how the unreasonable desire to take sales away from the other man, leads to trouble and loss. A reason- able and successful lumberman will base his selling business largely upon the principle of getting his cost and a reasonable profit out of the stocks which he puts on the market. When he finds his com- petitor quoting a lower price involving little or no profit or possibly a loss, he will be content to let the other man have the business. This is the foundation of all successful business methods today, yet in the lumbering industry one hears all the time that it is a principle which is often more honored in the breach than in the observance. So long as the demand continues’ CANADA LUMBERMAN How to bring about a really effective remedy is more than it is possible to say at the present time. It is true, however, as the writer of the article says, that the lumbermen of British Columbia today are so chastened and subdued by unsatisfactory business conditions that the present is a good time for preaching. Probably the points of the article will go deeper home on this account. There is one feature of the article regarding which we would like to make some comment, namely, that it deals solely with the situation in British Columbia. The ideas discussed ,however, are applicable in varying degrees all over the country. In Eastern Canada today there are conspicuous examples of the effect of the same kind of business methods. [or- tunately there are also equally conspicuous examples of the success resulting from the opposite course. AND WOODWORKER 29 We hope to be able to present the views of the same writer upon other features of the business situation in future issues of the Canada Lumberman. In the meantime we would ask those who read the article by “Douglas Fir” to give it their best study, accepting it asa bona-fide effort on the part of the writer to open the eyes of those who are in error and to do his share in bringing about a more general appreciation of the importance of conducting the lumber business up- on sound business principles. If these letters result in other lumber- men of British Columbia, or any other part of Canada, being suffi- ciently interested to discuss the question in articles written for the Canada Lumberman, we will be greatly pleased to use our columns for the purpose of carrying on a study of the situation from its many different angles. The Numerous Uses of Beech Lumber , An interesting bulletin recently issued by the United States |*or- est Service deals with the various uses of beech, drawing particular attention to its use for the production of wooden shoes. The manu- facture of wooden shoes has reached considerable proportions in the United States. These shoes cost from 60 to 75 cents a pair and are good for two years. They are worn by those who have to work in cold or wet places, such as tanneries, breweries, and livery stables, and by workmen in steel mills and glass factories who must wall on hot grates or floors. Farmers, too, are classed among the users. Beech wood is put to a much wider range of uses than the aver- age person would be likely to suspect. It enters into hundreds of articles, from hobby-horse rockers to butchers’ blocks. We walk on beech floors, eat off beech picnic plates, carry beech baskets, play with beech toys, sit on beech chairs, and in dozens of other ways use articles made of beech almost every day of our lives. Its freedom from taste fits the wood especially for articles which come in con- tact with foodstuffs, and beech meat boards, skewers, lard tubs, but- ter boxes, sugar hogsheads, refrigerators, dishes, spoons, and scoops are widely used. Only one species of beech grows naturally in Canada and the latest Crop Bulletin A bulletin issued on October 13th, by the Census and Statistics Office of the Department of Trade and Commerce gives a provisional estimate of the yield of the principal grain crops and also the average quality of these crops at harvest time. For spring wheat the estimate for the end of September is 188,- 468,000 bushels as compared with 182,840,000 bushels last year. For fall wheat the estimate is 19,107,000 bushels as against 16,396,000 bushels last year, and 18,481,000 in the preliminary estimate this year. The total estimated wheat production this year is therefore 207,575,000 bushels, as compared with 199,236,000 bushels last year, an increase of 8,339,000 bushels or 4% per cent. The yield per acre for all wheat is 21.15 bushels, as compared with 20.42 bushe!s last year. Oats show a total yield of 391,418,000 bushels and an average yield of 40.57 bushels, as compared with 361,733,000 bushels and an average yield of 39.25 bushels. Barley gives an estimated total yield of 44,348,000 bushels and an average of 31.10 bushels in 1912. For this year the total production of rye is 2,559,000 bushels, of peas 3,974,000 bushels, of buckwheat 7,600,000 bushels, of flax 14,912,000 bushels, of mixed - The report of the 15th annual convention of the Canadian For- estry Association which was held at Winnipeg on July 7th, 8th and, 9th, has been issued by the Association in book form. All the inter- esting addresses which were delivered at the convention are contained in the book, together with a verbatin report of the discussion. The book also contains an alphabetical list of those who attended the con- vention and an excellent index from which to locate the various sub-' jects of interest which were under discussion. The report will be a valuable addition to the library of all who are interested in forestry. It ex- tends from the Gulf of Mexico into eastern Canada, and in practically every place where it grows it is cut for market. The total yearly output of beech wood in the United States is approximately 500,- 000,000 board feet. In Canada during 1911 the production of beech amounted to 11, 885,000 feet, whereas in the previous year the total was 18,565,000 feet. The total value of the 1911 stocks of beech cut in Canada was $171,- 963. The average value per M. feet in 1911 was $14.47 and in 1910 $12.47. Ontario produced 72.6 per cent. of the cut of beech in 1911. Beech is one of Ontario’s cheapest hardwoods, probably cheapest used as lumber. and often cross-grained. United States, but few trees have a wider commercial range. the It is hard, strong, tough, moderately stiff It is very perishable and liable to shrink, warp and check even after seasoning. The supply, while not unlim- ited, is still sufficient to supply certain industries for some years to Over 4,000,000 feet of beech is used an- nually in Ontario for hardwood flooring. Beech makes an excellent flooring and takes a high polish. Of the beech consumed in Ontario, during 1911 about 500,000 feet was brought from the United States and a few thousand from eastern Canada. come if properly utilized. Shows Good Results grain 17,178,000 bushels, of corn for husking 14,086,000 bushels, of beans, 989,500 bushels, as compared with a total yield last year for rye of 2,594,000 bushels, for peas of 3,773,500 bushels, for buckwheat of 10,193,000 bushels, for flax of 21,681,500 bushels, for mixed grains of 17,952,000 bushels, for corn for husking of 16,569,800 bushels, for beans of 1,040,800 bushels. For the three Northwest provinces the total yield of spring wheat is estimated at 183,852,000 bushels, of fall wheat at 5,264,000 bushels, of oats at 239,595,000 bushels, of barley, at 27,904,000 bushels, of rye at 686,000 bushels, of flax at 14,808,000 bushels. ' The average quality of these crops measured upon a per cent. basis of 100 as representing grain well headed, well filled, well saved and unaffected to any appreciable extent by frost, rust, smut, etc., is as follows: spring wheat 89.17, oats 90.52, barley 88.25, rye 85.41, peas 81.71, beans 78.48, buckwheat 73.40, mixed grains 90.59, flax 82.68. corn for husking 75.16. Of these wheat, oats, barley and rye are above the average quality for either of the last two years. One of the most remarkable of the many valuable hard woods of Australia is yate. According to the Engineer, this tree apparently furnishes the strongest timber known. Its average tensile strength is twenty-four thousand pounds to the square inch, equal to that of cast iron. Many specimens are even stronger, and one was tested up to seventeen and one-half tons to the square inch, a tensile strength equal to that of wrought iron. The tree sometimes grows to a height of one hundred feet, and is often more than two and one-half feet in diameter. CANADA LUMBERMAN 30 AND. WOODWORKER Important B.C. Lumber Manufacturers Electrically Equipped Mill Operated by British Canadian Lumber Corporation at New Westminster—Description of Plant and Other Properties The accompanying illustrations are from photographs of the plant, at New Westminster, B.C., operated by The British Canadian Lumber Corporation, Limited, which owns extensive properties in British Columbia, and is one of the largest companies engaged in the Canadian lumber business. The concern was organized in 1911 with a capital of twenty mil- lion dollars, the stock being placed with strong financial in- terest in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. The company own three mills, in addition to more than nine bil- lion feet of standing timber, over nine-tenths of this being situated on tide water on the coast of British Columbia, and available for not only water transportation to any part of the. world but near the terminus of the great trans- continental railways. Independent of the important home market in the province of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, there will be, when the Panama Canal is finished, the great eastern consuming centres such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the great cities of Great Britain and Europe as a market where this product can be laid down for about one-third the freight now charged be- tween Vancouver, New York and Montreal. One-tenth of the cor- poration’s holdings is situated in the interior of British Columbia near Nelson, where one of the mills owned by the corporation is situated. This interior holdings was purchased to supply the south- ern prairie market. : The following are the tracts of timber owned by the corporation and the quantities: Howe Sound and Port Moody, 375,000,000 feet ; Port San Juan, 1,400,000,000 feet; interior properties, 900,000,000 feet; Rivers Inlet, 1,600,000,000 feet; Princess Royal, 426,560,000 feet, and Masset Inlet, 4,306,000,000 feet. One of the corporation mills is situated at Crescent Valley in the interior near Nelson, and has a capacity of 140,000 feet per day. It is a steam mill, built on the most modern lines, of concrete and sheet iron. The corporation houses all its own workmen; supplies them with all necessary material from its "tores, and provides school ac- commodation for the children of the workmen. Another mill, in Vancouver city, is operated by steam, and has a capacity of 160,000 feet per day. This property is situated almost in the centre of the city of Vancouver and is a very valuable property. In fact, the corporation has been offered over 100 per cent. profit on its purchase price of this property. A large local trade with the city of Vancouver is carried on as well as a large rail trade to the prairies. An Electrically Operated Mill The most important mi!l belonging to the corporation is at New Westminster. This is electrically operated, and is one of the finest Burner at New Westminster Mill British Canadian Lumber Corporation’s Mill at New Westminster Dry Kilns at New Westminster Mill on the North American continent. It is built on 40 acres abutting on the Fraser River, and inside the city limits, and was constructed from plans by Mr. A. B. Pracna, of Vancouver. To secure the desired solidity it was first necessary to drive a great many piles, the entire number needed for the various buildings, platforms and log-holding booms being about 5,000. ea The power plant is housed in ‘a reinforced concrete bui!ding located about fifty feet west of the main building, the dimensions be- ing 128 x 48 feet, and the height 28 feet. The roof is of the steel truss type, covered with galvanized iron, the floors are of cément, the window frames of metal and the glass of special design to resist heat, hence the structure may be said to be absolutely fireproof. On the ground floor a space of 100 feet in length is taken up by the bat- tery of eight horizontal tubular boilers, each 72 in. x 18 ft. in size, and designed to withstand a working pressure of 165 lbs. of steam per square inch. They were manufactured by the Vancouver Engineer- ing Works, and are set in “Dutch Oven” style, so as to receive their fuel automatically by means of conveyors when the mill is in opera- ~ tion; at other times they are fed automatically from a reinforced concrete fuel house close by, 24 x 100 ft. in size, which receive and store atl the shavings blown from the planing mill and timber sizing machines on the sorting works platform. The turbine room is 28 x 48 ft. in size, the cement floor being level with the steel floor in front of the boilers. On a massive found- ation reaching to bedrock stands the huge Allis-Chalmers, 1,500 kilo- watt 80 per cent. P. F. turbine generator, built to operate at 1,800 _ r.p.m. This turbine is capable of developing 3,000 h.p. when needed, the nominal capacity being 2,500 h.p. It supplies current to the seventy odd motors operating the various machines in the sawmill and planing mill, and also for lighting purposes. The current is three-phase, 480 volts, and is transmitted to the mills from the main switchboard in the power house by means of cables run in conduit. After entering the sawmill the current is distributed through a sys- tem of panels to the individual motors driving the machines, each motor being controlled by a “starter,” which is located alongside the operator. (In an electric mill of modern design an important feature Piling Shed at New Westminster Mill CANADA LUMBERMAN AN D WOODWORKER 31 ‘Turbo-Generator at New Westminster Mill of British Canadian Lumber Corporation is the ability of the man in charge to start and stop his machine without in any way interfering with the working of other portions of the plant). All cables and wires for both power and lighting pur- poses are carried throughout the mill in piping, thus making it abso- lutely impossible for fires to originate from short circuits and acci- dental contacts. Capacity of the Motors The capacity of the motors installed is as follows: 250 h.p. motor driving 10-ft. band mill; 200 h.p. motor driving 9-ft. double cutting band mill; 200 h.p. motor driving 48 x 16-in. gang; 150 h.p. motor driving large edger, 72 x 10-in.; 125 h.p. motor. driving small edger, 66 x 10-in.; 100 h.p. motor driving 7-ft. Mershon resaw ; 60 h.p. motor driving lath mill; 60 h.p. motor driving Stetson-Ross timber sizer; 50 h.p. motor driving Stetson-Ross ready sizer; 40 h.p. motor driv- ing Stetson-Ross shiplap machine; seven 5-h.p. motors and one 7%- h.p. motor driving sorting works chains in separate sections (each section so controlled by friction that it can be stopped at will); forty-nine motors ranging from 40 h.p. down to 5 h.p., operating bal- ance of mill. The main building is 72 x 378 it. in size, and parallels the Fraser, the head of the mill pointing northeast, or up stream. Specially heavy timbers were used in its construction, the posts throughout being 14 x 14 in. The mill is two storeys in height with the excep- tion of the filing room, 72 x 60 feet, which is located in a third storey. The mill roof has a cupola 24 feet wide running the full length except the space occupied by the filing room, the sides being glass in order to light the mill floor. A wing on the southeast side, 32 x 49 ft., two storeys, contains the lath mill machinery, and another on the northwest side, 28 x 196 feet, the trimmer room, sorting works and shingle cut-off room. A spacious platform at the rear of the mill accommodates on its west side the transfers for sorting timbers; al- ready 230 ft. in length; this platform is to be extended still further. On it is located a 20 x 30 in. four-sided Stetson-Ross timber planer, with feeding-in and feeding-out rolls to handle timbers up to 100 ft. in length. The live rolls on the northwest side of the mill extend in one continuous “string” from the log deck in front of the double-cut eel Es | Plas uw Boilers at the New Westreinster Mill »--" Dynamos at New Westminster Mill of British Canadian Lumber Corporation band to the end of the 230-ft. platform in the rear. The loading deck is so arranged that timbers can be dropped from the live rolls at any desired point. Car tracks parallel the northwest side of the platform; at present there is space for the placing of six 40-ft. cars, and this is to be increased to twenty boxes or flats. The log haul is at the northeast end of the mill, and is built to handle British Columbia monsters up to 100 feet in length. The log deck is equipped with kickers for throwing logs off the chain, also Kline log loaders to transfer logs to the carriages. The northwest side of the mill deck has Hill niggers and live rolls to serve the double; cut band mill; the southeast side is equipped with Simonson log- turner for handling big logs sent to the 10-ft. single cutting band mill. The south side carriage has four blocks with 72-in. opening, and two block trailer, and is propelled by a twin engine -16 x 18 in., with drum for 120 feet of travel; the north side carriage has four blocks, 66-in. opening, and is driven by a twin engine 14 x_18 in., having drum for 60-ft. of travel. Immediately back of the 10-ft. band are cant “flippers” and transfers to convey cants to the double-cutting band on the north side of mill, also a steam bridge for crossing live rolls. A second Hill nigger is installed back of the double-cutting band for loading cants; there are also steam flippers and transfers to throw cants from either band mill to the gang, which stands in the centre of the mill floor. Back to the gang are transfers and steam lifts for deliver- ing lumber from gang to either or both edgers, also transfers with steam lift to take timber from live rolls on either side to the edgers. In the rear of these machines are other live rolls which deliver to transfer chains; these carry the lumber automatically to the trimmer saws. There are also transfer chains and steamlifts, the duty of which is to shift the slabs onto the slasher chains. The slasher car- ries nine 42-in. saws, the arbor being direct connected to the 50 h.p. motor. There are two 20-saw automatic trimmers, the saw frames being hung overhead and operated with compressed air. .The lum- ber passes automatically from the trimmers onto the sorting chains —these are so arranged that by means of a steam lift any portion of the lumber thereon may be diverted into the resaw room—8S0 ft. Filing’Room at the New Westminster Mill 32 CANADA L General Interior view of New Westminster Mill square—where the stock passes automatically to the 7-ft. Mershon resaw. After being resawn the lumber is automatically carried to the sorting works at almost the same point where it was delivered by the trimmers. By this arrangement the lumber is made to pass the grader both before and after it is resawn. The sorting works are carried out from the mill at an elevation of about 4-ft. abone the sawing floor, and maintains this height until past the dry kilns, a distance of 250 it. from the mill. Here the lumber passes down an incline, when it is carried 100 feet further to the ready sizer and shiplap machines. On passing through these finishers the lumber is delivered to another set of sorting chains which convey it 150 feet forward to the piling ground. Lumber not intended for the trimmers passes down the live Tolls to steam swing- up saws, where it is trimmed, and then out to the rear end platform, which is equipped with transfers and turntable cars. so that stock may be delivered to the planer, the car-loading deck or the cargo dock with equal facility. ' Electrically Equipped Planing Mill The planing mill is 196 x 168 feet in size, and is situated about 250 feet west of the main building. It 1s one storey, and has a cupola roof for downward lighting. Sev enteen or eighteen machines of most modern type are installed, all connected up “with individual motors. Six modern dry kilns are erected close to the planing mill to take care of the output of lumber. After passing through the planers, etc., the finished timber is stored in large dry sheds fitted with con- venient racks for the handling of the different qualities. The huge refuse burner, situated about 160 feet north of the main building, close to the power house, is built of heavy steel plate and lined with fire brick. It is 120 feet in height, 43 feet in diameter, Planers in the New Westminster Mill UMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER and rests on a solid cement foundation extending to bed rock. The burner was built by Paul Hopkins, an expert from Ballard (Wash.). About 400 feet of refuse transfer chain will be in use. A feature is the overhead wood mill on a platform alongside the refuse conveyor. The mill is equipped with saws to cut slabs into desired lengths, and has transfer chains to convey 16-in. wood to yee: ia “the 4- ft, slabs to cars. The mill filing room is deserving of special mention. ~ It has a full equipment of the latest Covel machinery, driven by an alternating motor while the mill is in operation, and by a direct current motor when the mill is down, power for the latter being taken from a steam- driven exciter set installed in the power house in connection with the hig turbine. There is also a power hoist for use when the filer and his assistants are changing saws. A railed-in platform extends over- head from the filing room to the rear of the mill, in order that saws may be carried back and lowered to their respective machines. This elevated passageway serves a double purpose, inasmuch as visitors may use it as a point from which may be gained a splendid view of the operations on the mill floor. The lath mill contains a complete outfit of machinery required to produce an output of 50,000 pieces in ten noua or 100,000 in twenty hours. Mr. F. L. Buckley, one of the best known jumberme on the Pacific Coast, is managing director of the corporation, and has charge of all the operations ia British Columbia. The Yellow Pine Trade Situation Interesting Views of a Leading Manufacturer from the South Yellow Pine Production Will Soon Decline Mr. R. A. Long,. president and general manager of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, Kansas City, Mo., U.S.A., probably the largest manufacturers of yellow pine in the United States, recently visited Toronto and although extremely busy during his stay in the city was pleased to favor the Canada Lumberman with an interview upon the yellow pine situation. It was pointed out to Mr. Long that Canadians were greatly interested in the yellow pine situation on account of the extensive im- portations of yellow pine into this country. In view of this, Mr. Long was asked to express his opinion regarding the output of yellow pine, the available supply of standing timber, manufacturing costs, market conditions in the United States, ete. In reply Mr. Long said:— “The output of yellow pine in the United States is in excess of the demand, as a result of which our prices are very low, and I might say, very close to the cost line; and in my opinion, where logging conditions are very expensive, some manufacturers are not securing cost out of their product, reckoning their timber at reasonable values.” It was pointed out further to Mr. Long that there was a general feeling among Canadian manufacturers of lumber that the manufac- turers of yellow pine were dumping their product in Canada and selling it at a price lower than the price which they were obtaining in the United States markets. Mr. Long was strongly of the opinion that this was a mistaken view of the situation. “I do not believe,’ he said, “that you are correct in assuming that our manufacturers are shipping lumber into your country at lower prices than they are sell- ing for at home, for I know that prices in our home markets are ney badly demor alized.” Another matter readies: which Mr. Long was asked his opinion had to do with the output of yellow pine and “the available supply of standing timber. Mr. Long’s remarks upon this subject were as fol- lows :—‘It is believed by those best posted, that the maximum pro- duction of yellow pine has been reached, i.e., that we will likely never manufacture as much yellow pine lumber in a given year in the yellow pine district as (1 should say) in the year 1909. The present volume however, will likely continue for some four or five years. After that the reduction in the output will become more noticeable annually, and within fifteen years we will not be producing more than one-fifth as much lumber as we are producing to-day.” C.L. A. Annual to be Held on February 3rd The 6th annual meeting and banquet of the Canadian Lumber- men’s Association will be held at Ottawa on Tuesday, February 3rd, 1914. In connection with the banquet, it has been decided this year that members may invite their lady friends. This is confidently ex- pected to make the banquet a much more brilliant affair than usual. Reduced fares have been arranged for on all rai!roads in Canada east of and including Fort William, Ont., and application has been made for reduced rates from all points west of Fort William. Further par- ticulars may be had from the secretary of the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association, Castle Building, Ottawa. eS Te CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 33 Canada’s Trade in Lumber With U. S. Statistics for Year Ending March 3lst Show Balance in Favor of U.S.— Interesting Details of Movement Across Border The accompanying tables showing the imports and exports of forest products between Canada and the United States during the years ending March 3lst, 1913, 1912 and 1911, were recently sent out to the members of the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association, by its secretary at Ottawa. A few of the statistics included in the tables de- serves special attention. In the first place it will be noted that ex- ports of forest products from Canada during the year ending March 31st, 1913, were valued at $23,319,906, whereas the imports of forest products, dutiable and free from the United States were valued at $27,159,607. During 1912 the totals of imports and exports were al- been slowly declining in the face of the tariff of 50 cents per thousand collected upon them. In spite of this, however, the decline has been quite small. The great amount of railroad building in progress in Canada dur- ing recent years is indicated by the fact that a large quality of rail- way ties have been imported. The total under the heading of fence posts and railway ties for 1913 was 11,856,713, an increase of nearly $750,000 as compared with 1912. Pitch pine imports are shown to have more than overcome the decrease which occurred in 1912, the total imports for the year ending Imported by Canada From the United States 19 Yeas Ending March 3ist. Dutiable Planks and Boards Re Timber, Hewn and Sawed | ee Shingles re ILE eho eee Logs and round unmanufactured Timber. . $ 315,576 I 1912 1913 Free Dutiable Free Dutiable Free $ 3,496, 496 $ 687,659 > 4,984,737 $ 924,376 $ 6,087,560 332,927 poe ee tener 366,079 Steins 800,560 11,368 adabeveRe rete 123,102 276,905 49,027 155,726 178,325 698,388 rhcliQc 5 | © Ae erento 997,099 MESIMeMIaOSrSMaAIC Ivallwiay) I1CS cs, ssc coe nbs gee sud cece ve des vances 1,197,805 (5 SS.) Bee. ey ee 1,856,711 Cherry, Chestnut, Gumwood, Hickory and Whitewood = ae 656,510 650,953 ps Sane 882,698 Mahogany ... ... . j i ee ee ee ena 3 309529 2) BRE ee ZBOOOM sw FP REA I AG ee 429,973 Oak . onan Seeteee se (O65 4E5 wd dltbS 6) 6 pipnneOnCn tee Iter eats oa 2,316,618 2,411,766 3,218,870 Pitch Pine MO A Si ca rig vate. a ca. Rete SA deiner 27. of PRIA STBH Beg lysk Boys doe W929: 9P3. Me eee 2,435,376 White Ash ... 127,674 152,990 204,847 Staves of Oak . com vip 3) pings Abi nec Ucar. eidhau COtvolied AAA ee a GBs Seen Remake cd rce PALI NCO ie aes a oalal ane 305,329 Spokes of Hickory and Oak Payne biwaunrvem meh ler ih SM Ce awe ec 239,309 ed iene 234,828 ae 308,820 Veneers of Oak, Rosewood, Mahogany, Spanish Cedar and Walnut. 298,822 vanes 295,589 ites 354,283 shame Hickory Billets ... .. SoG eee G2552) eee Pees tee: 93,556 86,246 Handle, Heading, Stave and Shingle 1 Bolts shonche an ote 112,883 eee 112,238 ad i) cot Dau) 3 Beh Aa ES Se ea re oR o ee Me 8 a SoTL yey, Teer ae 149,677 Cork Wood or ‘Cork Bark ca 122,807 47,246 152,046 a "446 261,275 27,360 Furniture ... aio | ob. Nad carers mame Lae HRMS Dita ide ~ryspelinas 1,475,769 ae 2,753,568 eee Ofer Lumber and Timber ... for Shea, ek a, i Ae oe oe oe 50 118,085 sir 133,363 inten 152,412 Other Wood and manufactures of Be - 2,012,108 190,527 2,527,792 219,658 3,577,784 275,093 Hub, Last, Waggon, or Gun Blocks and Scale. Board for Cheese BOXGS) 2.945. LOA ee 142,924 136,020 ae ets) os) aerate cis ae ed eG. SAS $8,091,695. $12,526,154 $5,256,348 $14,398,289 $7,975,060 $19,184,547 3,921,695 5,256,348 Seats cee 7,975,060 PEriemarncanlerandaince vere Ae sh este wc cers ce wee ced See acevece $16,447,849 $19,654,637 $27,159,607 1911 1912 1913 Exported by Canada to United States Canadian Foreign Canadian Foreign Canadlan Foreign Years Ending March 3ist Produce Produce Produce Produce Produce Produce a SEB TCAs fl, ase ete Sao hey Sec ls lis § 24161,823 Biota $ 738,156 Sean ee $ 950,630 Lae Deals, Pine ... Ae cike rapes, (5529 SO ese: AG OA Sanne Gare 9S:355.0 | Beare Deals, Spruce and other ook SAE Be hae be eee 247,708 HOt 5a aes Pe Ey: TAS Sh 1e ef Pree Tea METI SPECT URNS! ee BRS cies gw ails jes” Avec, lcd cin Hoes 6,888 jee NOES Gi iy tas te SOnAIe . 6 PE Se eee Planks and Boards Be 2k 15,948,790 I 13,634,083 25 16,247,450 1,092 Lath, Palings and Pickets 1776108 ee abe oe TIED oilean Kea ie = Soe AOTS030: 9° ae ace Joists and Scantling ... 571,723 (Vols Wks aes TOVeTON ~. Me eee Shingles MM er ers bets Meade) eerib cbiift ie 16481445 een ee ues oT crit. i a Saha LS TASGIe OL SOE Shooks ... ... he pestle | Ce Tee Eee ee 8,323 es 1238S IM Meares 19,768 1,850 Staves and Heading . S0Gi TA Sl erate, CSS eee ae a 46,250 803 35,483 264 20,128 ala Other Lumber N. 3 oi! ot Re. Rae Tat Gee Ot ae eo 271,147 2,489 127,309 1,917 88,548 1,951 Piling 10°). . » ARES GSS Sie os RSS eA oa Se DZOUGS 4 Meee oooh DORSTaen Seance 127,062 309 Sleepers and Railroad ort ois BEEN aie yeh SE! ges Oy, } , 356,701 PEP MS ae Meseene 195,901 1,299 Piper SALE Oales). dats cise send dilukells yd fer Glebe nals 6463 Fo 4 er re 749 25 1,285 1,525 Timber, TET, NAYLIBRRS” Ba SUE Se cree ac ROR eicr os Meee er eae 560 a Ae eT ena eee i oe ORE Other Timber, N. E. S. SSP Hah Pk ee eee 4,913 210 9,970 2,938 ORG ie ae mers setae ® Other wood unmanufactured _ NAY ee OEY Le Po ese hare mee 288,880 854 276,876 450 225,309 278 Furniture :.. Sth Wong Ry PEEL nh OPER ae eee 22,952 7,542 26,276 5,279 26,111 9,324 Doors, Sash and Blinds ... ... 3 oe IN 5 7 TRS ESO ee 2'694 tee... 685 350 1,096 956 MeatcHessatid: Match SplintS 220 fia. ..k bo. whe ee we. ake 297 32 83 53 1,587 26 Other wood unmanufactured, N. E. Sh Piet RNG tae 229 | 87,619 72,126 107,080 60,470 101,082 63,493 Mb cht ae ee tS TES hg foro Brits) cick Lot stlnsnad caheis: hes as ood 22y744,550 $84,057 $19,875,590 $71,771 $23,236,632 $83,274 84,057 71,771 83,274 Total Canadian and foreign $22,828,607 $19,947,361 $23,319,906 most identical each being over $19,500,000. ceeded the imports considerably, amounting to $22,828,607, whereas In 1911 the exports ex- the value of the imports was $16,447,849. The natural conclusion is that the balance of trade in connection with forest products, which for many years has been in favor of Canada has now altered and favors the United States. Imports of planks and boards free of duty have nearly doubled since 1911. The figures are as follows :—1913, $6,087,560; 1912, $4,- 984,737 ; 1911, $3,496,496. Canada’s exports of planks ane boards to the United States show a slight increase over 1911 and a consider- able increase over 1912, the values being: 1913, $16,247,450; 1912, $13.- 634,083 ; 1911, $15,948, 790. The exports of shingles from Canada to the United States have annem renee nee ee March 3lst, 1913, being valued at $2,435,376, as compared with $1,- 929923) ain L912 and $2,111,818 in 1911. Oak continued to be import- ed in large and increasing quantities, the figures being as follows :— W133; 218 870; 1912, $2,411,766; 1911, $2,316,618. An interesting fact is shown in connection with veneers. The imports of this highly manufactured class of lumber product have shown an important increase. These have been subject to duty of 7 per cent. and the imports were :—1913, $354,283; 1912, $295,589: 1911, $298,822. Detailed statistics of imports and exports are shown in the following tables :— J. A. Bernard, Montreal representative of the Seaman, Kent Com- pany, Limited, Meaford, Ont., made a business visit to Toronto. 34 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Motor Drive in Pulp and Paper Mills Individual Electric Drive Effecting Important Economies in an Important Industry Closely Allied to Lumbering— Various Processes Described By Alvin Schlarbaum, B. A. Sc.* ITH the universal adoption of in- dividual motor drive both in steam and water turbine plants, the pulp and paper industry has within the past three years made rapid pro- eress in this respect. While it is true that in many cases the first cost is greater, still in others a decided compromise is made by the saving in the size of the plant to be erected. Where be- fore the arrangement of individual machines was, to a great extent, dependent upon the arrangement of the line shafting, it is now possible to arrange the machinery and motors to give the most satisfactory results, leaving the rest to the flexibility of the wiring and conduit. There are instances also where it is necessary to retain sections of line shafting in some departments of a plant, but where it may be desirab'e to run only one or two departments. Motor drive in such instances is very convenient and often eliminates the necessity of run- ning a large engine for but one department. Where night work is carried on to any great extent it is necessary to keep additional fire- men, engines, etc. This is not the case where electric power can be obtained from some operating company. The maintenance and oper- ating cost for motor drive is a minimum. Other features incident to convenient operation are involved in the amount of speed variation obtainable. In the case of news print mills the necessity of easy acceleration upon starting and absolutely constant full speed are most important. Although for some years the Laurentide Paper Company, at Grand Mere, P.Q., have been using motor drive on a number of their new machines, all their grinders are direct connected to waterwheels, which is the best arrangement when possible. The first company in Canada to adopt motor driven grinders was the Colonial Wood Pro- ducts Company, at Thorold, followed by the Northumberland Pulp Company, at Campbellford, in July, 1910. In the fall of the same year the Union Bag & Paper Company, at Three Rivers, Que., started a 40- ton ground wood mill, which has been running steadily, and has since been increased to over 100 tons daily. Power in this instance was transmitted from Shawinigan Falls. The largest enterprise of this nature began operations in July, 1911, when the Powell River Paper Company, Powell River, B.C., opened their new plant. This mill is one of the largest on the continent, and was built by the Brooks-Scan- lon lumber interests, costing over $2,000,000. All structures are rein- forced concrete and brick. Hydro-electric power from Powell River drives the mill, steam being used for the paper machine driers only. The capacity of the mill is 120 tons of pulp or 100 tons of news per day. In addition to the above there have recently been completed, the Wayagamack Pulp & Paper Company’s sulphite mill at Three Rivers, the Ontario & Minnesota Power Company, at Fort Francis, Ont., the East Canada Power & Pulp Company, Murray Bay, P.Q., the Ontario Paper Company, Thorold, Ont. (with ground wood mill entirely elec- trically driven, using 10,000 h.p. from Niagara Falls), and the Abitibi Pulp & Paper Company now under construction at Iroquois Falls in Northern Ontario. Both plants at Three Rivers have their own trans- former sub-station, and get their power from the 110,000 volt trans- mission system of the Shawinigan Water & Power Co., Shawinigan Falls, P.Q. From this it is at once evident that electrically driven pulp and paper mills are past the experimental stage inasmuch as in most cases extensions are either planned for the future or are now under way. Depending upon the location, the costs of construction for large eround wood mills (making pulp only) vary from $5,000 to $6,000 per ton of daily output, these figures applying to direct waterwheel drive. For hydro-electric installations the cost of generators, switchboard, distribution system and increased size of power house add materially to the initial cost but give in return a system of control, operation and arrangement of plant that cannot be obtained in any other way. One plant which the writer knows of, required, by mechanical drive, nearly 2,300 h.p., but after the change over, the total motor load did not ex- ceed 1,700 h.p. Even in this instance, some of the line shafting and belts remained, but as most of it was removed, this saving in power alone allowed a considerable increase in output without adding to many. Hydro-flectric Engineer, Riordon Paper Co., Ltd. Lumbermen are taking an increasing financial interest in the pulp and paper industry. This discussion of some of its chief manufacturing fea- tures will be of timely interest to the capacity of the generating station. An- other good feature was the reduced mainten- ance cost, which as everyone knows is high enough at all times, but particularly so in ~ the destructive dampness to be found in every pulp and paper mill. Aside from the question of an efficient motor drive and low maintenance, the neces- sary conditions for successful operation might be summed up as follows -— (1) Sufficient waterpower or cheap elec- tric power for present and future needs. a (2) A convenient supply of wood, good timber limits, preferably spruce. Stemwood from 5 in. to 10 in. diameter is best. (3) Cheap freight, cheap wood and facilities for delivering same by water or rail to the mill. (4) Pure water, preferably spring water, though not absolutely necessary, except that by its use exceptionally clear pulp is obtained. (5) Cheap labor. Pulp Manufacture The three principal processes of pulp manufacture today are:— 1, The mechanical process. 2. The sulphite process (chemical). 3. The soda process (chemical). Spruce, balsam, poplar, and hemlock chiefly comprise the woods used. Spruce, in virtue of its long fibre comprises about 58 per cent. of the mechanical pulp made, and 91 per cent. of the sulphite. Owing the the fact that its cost of production is cheaper, ground wood pulp enters into the composition of most of the paper made, comprising about 61 per cent. of the total production. Approximate- ly 37 per cent. is used for the sulphite process and the remainder for the soda. It should be noted the above figures apply more particular- ly to pulp made from spruce wood. As only the mechanical process will be taken up here, a brief de- scription of the others will suffice. The Suphite Process This method yields the maximum amount of cellulose and is mainly applicable to the treatment of wood. It consists of heating the wood at a high temperature in an aqueous solution of SO: in which a suitable normal sulphite is dissolved. The sulphite combines with the organic encrusting materials surrounding the cellulose, forming soluble compounds and by-products, the separation of which is ob- tained by washing. The fluid used is known as “bisulphite liquor” and may contain either lime, magnesia, or soda as a base. The proportion of SO: to base varies considerably, existing generally in excess. The operations in the process of preparing this bisulphite liquor on a large scale consist in first producing SO: by burning sulphur (or brimstone) or pyrites (FeS:) in the air, and secondly forming bisulphites by ab- sorbing this SO» in water in the presence of one or more of the above. bases or their corresponding carbonates. Before treatment by this process the wood, after leaving the barker house, is conveyed to the chipper room and cut into pieces about 3 in. or % in. thick. The large conical top acid proof brick and cement lined digester tanks used, are first filled with the chips then covered with the bisulphite liquor and closed up. Steam is then ad- mitted to the bottom of the digester until the temperature is about 140 deg. Fahrenheit. An average digester charge is about 12 tons. After about 8 or 10 hours cooking, the whole mass is forced under steam pressure into a large blow pit with perforated false bottom, to drain off the liquid contents and by-products, and also the wash water. Frim this pit the pulp is taken by conveyors to the top of a large tank, and after the addition of enough water to make it flow readily it passes into the centre of a rotary cylindrical knotter where coarse pieces of wood and parts of knots are withheld while the pulp itself falls through the perforations into another tank below. At this point, if the pulp is made into paper it passes on to the beaters, Jordans, wet end of the paper machine, dryers, calender rolls, winders, and shipping room, respectively. If, on the other hand, the product is that of a sulphite pulp mill only, the pulp, after leaving the knotter, passes on to the flat screens, wet end of the drying machine, dryers and winders. Instead of being run into the drying machines, much of the pulp made, both ground wood and sulphite, is run through wet machines and then hydraulic presses before being shipped. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND The Soda Process This is the oldest method and consists of digesting the wood in caustic soda lye at temperatures ranging from 338 deg. to 355 deg. Fah., corresponding to a steam pressure of 100 Ibs. to 130 Ibs. per square inch. The yield of pulp varies indirectly with the proportion of caustic soda used, as in the preparation of straw cellulose. Origin- ally the digesters were heated by direct fire, but nowadays injected high pressure steam is used, the boilers being either rotating spheres or upright stationary cylinders. In the latter case the heating is ef- fected by injecting high pressure steam into the charge at the bottom of the digester while in the former the steam is injected through the trunnion ends. The Ground Wood or Mechanical Process By far the greater part of the pulp manufactured is obtained by means of the mechanical process, and in general answers the require- ments of most of the paper used. The fibre thus obtained however, is Explanation 40 HEATED Peroeceo & 75 4 “” Machine Shap ew s25 « ” i Canveyor House Fig. 1—Distribution Method for Three Sets of Three Phase Lines to a Feeder Switchboard not so long as that obtained by the chemical methods, nor is it as strong even when made from the same wood. The cost of manufac- ture however, is comparatively low, especially where unlimited water power is available, and where the logs can be floated down stream to the wood yards. This last feature however, is important, regardless of what process of pulp manufacture is adopted. Peeling the Logs As soon as the logs have been sorted they are carried by con- veyors to the saw mill where they are cut into 24 in. or 28 in. lengths according to the size of the grinders, and thence to the storage yard where the wood is left unbarked until ready for use. Another system of conveyors carries the wood from this storage yard to the barker room where it is peeled, and, if the wood be large, say 12 in. in diam- eter, split into smaller sizes. Between every two barkers, in case they are arranged right and left hand, a chute leads to a large hopper on the floor below, whence by conveyors it is carried from this pit, to the erinders. In a number of the large mills in Quebec, this hopper is placed over a large concrete tank about 20 ft. square. One side of this tank leads to a concrete trough about 4 ft. wide by 2 ft. deep. The trough extends the full length of the grinder room and floats the wood along to each machine. The rate of flow can be regulated by the delivery valve on the supply pump. From the barker room to the grinders but one man is necesary, and he can keep 30 or 40 grinders supplied without difficulty. One disadvantage of this arrangement is evident when the weather is very cold and the cold wood when thrown into the water from the hopper, becomes coated with ice, making diffi- cult handling at the grinders. In general, the conveyor is best, but requires more attention. Losses due to peeling vary. from 15 to 30 per cent. Owing to the presence of so much dust in barker rooms, the motive power should be placed beneath the floor, or in an adjoining room, so that the belts and driving pulleys can be shrouded. Where the capacity of a plant warrants the expense of such an arrangement, the best possible ser- vice can be obtained. In general, the barker room is of such capacity that enough wood can be peeled in the day time to last over the night shift. Losses in peeling are greater with sulphite ule than ground wood, as in the former the me are sometimes bored out so that a much purer and clearer pulp is obtained. The best paper is made from this pulp, which after bleaching is snow white. Grinding the Wood There are two methods of grinding, first, long grinding; second, cross-grinding. Most of the wood used is reduced by the former, the pulp from which, is used for news print, envelopes, and documents, as the fibre is longer. Fine cross-ground pulp is used for general pur- WOODWORKER 35 poses, though not so common in this country as in Europe. In gen- eral, pulp grinders are arranged with horizontal shafts, and lend them- selves readily to direct connection to water wheels or electric motors. [In Sweden, vertical shaft pulp grinders are used to some extent, in cases of high head, similar to the arrangement of units adopted by the Electric Development Company at Niagara Falls. This style of grind- er has six or eight pockets instead of three as used in nearly all hori- zontal machines. The standard pulp grindstone is 54 in. in diameter, in which case it is adaptable for 24 in. wood. Grinders ordinarily run at from 180 to 260 r.p.m., present day practice adopting the latter speed where motor drive is used. With a pressure of 60 Ibs. per sq. in. a grinder with 14 in. diameter re baries by 18 in. stroke will run through a pocket holding about 2% cu. in 3% minutes, with a orinder speed of 257 r.p.m. To keep the stone cool and prevent it from burning the wood, two 1% in. water showers under 20 lb. pressure per sq. in. keep the temperature down to 130° Fahrenheit. As the pulp leaves the grinder pits additional water is added to thin it sufficiently to flow under slight head to the scraper plates. The showers on the grindstone must be carefully regulated so that the pulp does not become too thin, as the high peripheral speed of the grindstone would throw it out of the erinder pit. This is due to the practice of submerging about 12 in. of the outer radius of the stone in the water and pulp. Later European practice involves the use of a grinder which grinds the wood entirely under water. When rating a grinder as a 7-ton machine, this figure implies 7 tons of air dry pulp per 24 hours. One man can handle two such ma- chines, though, at 60 lb. pressure in the cylinders, it becomes difficult. Proper selection of the wood when filling the pocket, arranging it so that the wood cannot roll and ultimately bind, e considerable trouble. The life of the average grindstone with proper care is from 6 to 9 months, though a poor one may only last 3 months, if, due to a flaw, a*piece breaks out of the stone. It is sharpened daily by means of a burr, fastened in a steady-rest at the back of the grinder. \When the stone is too sharp it tears the wood too much, reduces it faster, but makes the pulp coarse. Power Required For Grinders A large amount of power is required by the ground wood pro- To drive a grinder turning out 7 tons of air dry pulp per 24 hours requires a motor of at least 450 h.p. with a speed of 260 r.p.m. Wherever possible, if sufficient power is available, grinders are ar- ranged in sets of two, three, or four, all on the same shaft direct connected to, motor or turbine. When arranged in sets of two, the machines are made right and left hand, so that only one man is re- quired to operate them. At the above speed, however, and with 60 Ib. by 28 in. wide, . spruce will save Gess; Fig. 2—Individual Motor Drive in a Pulp mill pressure in the cylinders it keeps one man busy supplying two, three pocket grinders. In some of the larger mills in Quebec province, the grinders are arranged in sets of four, but with this arrangement the wood has to be loaded on trucks and wheeled to the inmost grinders nearest the turbine, instead of being dumped directly off the conveyor from the barker room. j As the pulp leaves the grinders it flows by gravity over one or more inclined steel plates , about 5 ft. wide by 20 it. long, and perior- ated with 3 in. holes. The number of such arrangements depend on the capacity of the mill. Scrapers fastened to an endless link chain at each end, slide over these plates at about 25 ft. per minute, carrying with them the chips which float in the pulp, the finer pulp falling through the screen into the stock pit below. White water showers from the wet machines assist in washing the pulp through the plate and keeping it from clogging. Continuity of the process is one of the 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN essentials to successful operation. Failure here would close down an entire plant. The stock now screened from the coarser refuse and chips is pumped into overhead tanks by a centrifugal pump. From these tanks the stock fa!ls through 8 in. vertical pipes into the top of the centrifugal screens, where all the small slivers are removed. Cen- trifugal pulp screens consist of two concentric cylinders of 5 ft. and 3 ft. diameter. Within the inner one which is perforated, and made of copper to prevent rust, revolves a fan with vertical shaft. The outer cylinder forms the case, and is made of sheet iron. As the pulp enters at the top it falls against the blades of the revolving fan and is thrown against the inner side of the stationary perforated cylinder. The good pulp passes through the holes, while the slivers are washed out at the back of the machine. The perforations in the copper cylinder are gen- erally .065 in. in diameter, though for coarser pulp .085 in. perforations Fig 3.—A Convenient Method of Individual Motor Drive are used. The refuse from these screens runs into a tailing screen by which means any waste is recovered. The operation of the screens is very simple and gives no trouble at all. Many mills still employ the flat screen, which, in the opinion of some pulp and paper makers is still the best, though its operation re- quires constant attendance. It is made ofa 3 ft. x 7 ft. long brass plate perforated with slits about .013 in. wide. This plate is mounted in an open top box a few inches from the bottom. The bottom is made of heavy rubber cloth, supported and fastened along the centre to blocks which are agitated by means of small eccentrics on the driving shaft below. The short vertical vibrations of this rubber diaphragm draw the pulp from the top of the brass plate and through it, leaving the slivers on top. Screens of this type are arranged in a gradually rising series. The pulp which fails to pass through the first and highest screen runs to the second which is about 4 in. lower, and so on. The tendency of these machines is to clog, and for this reason steam jets from flexible hoze nozzles are turned on by the screen men from time to time. Owing to the nature of its operation it will be noticed that a much smaller slit is used in the flat screen than is used to let the same quality of pulp through a centrifugal screen. By the use of centrifugal screens great saving in building space is obtained. As the stock leaves the screens the consistency is about 300 to 400. At this point the stock can either be run into concentra- tors and thickened for use in the beaters if it is to be made into paper, or it can be run to the wet machines and prepared for storage or ship- ment. Three such machines can handle the stock from 4-7 ton grind- ers. They are usually belt driven at a speed of 450 r.p.m., though a neater arrangement is obtained by motor drive. Each screen requires about 15 h.p. when handling about 10 tons of air dry pulp per 24 hours. Pressing the Pulp As the pulp leaves the screens it runs into a long head box from which as many wet machines are fed as can handle the supply. These machines consist of a 6 ft. long by 30 in. diameter horizontal cylinder, which revolves in an open top tank. The frame of this cylinder or mold as it is called is made up of a large number of “spiders” on a 2 15-16 in. shaft. Around this skeleton mold is secured a very close brass wire cloth. The upper surface of the mold is slightly raised above the top of the mold box, which runs full of stock to within an inch or two from the top. As this mold revolves in the stock the water passes through it and flows by gravity into the white water pit from which it is again pumped into the grinder room and used to shower the grinder stoves. The water passing through the mold leaves the pulp on the sur- face until it passes under the felt on the couch roll. The couch roll rests on the mold and therefore revolves with it at the same peripheral speed. Due to the weight of the couch roll, the felt, which runs around it, and between it and the mold, like a belt, carries the pulp on its AND WOODWORKER outer surface, overhead and forward to the heavy press rolls in the front part of the machine. The felt passes between them, goes around the lower roll which is faced with wocd, and returns to the couch roll at the remote end. As the felt passes through the press rolls the pulp adheres to the upper roll and winds around it in a continuous thicken- ing layer until it is cut by the operator. The broken sheet then rolls out on the folding table in the front of the machine. It is then folded by the operator and placed on a low truck or, as in some plants, on an 18-in. belt conveyor. The usual size of press rolls is about 18 in. diam- eter by 6 ft. long. The upper rolls weigh 1,800 Ibs. and additional pressure is obtained by means of compression springs and weighted levers. The pressure between the rolls must be carefully regulated, as, otherwise the pulp will crush and not pass through with the felt and wind on the upper roll. ; The felt on these machines lasts about three weeks. Under good conditions pulp can leave the press rolls 40 per cent. dry. In ground wood mills, wet machines are generally installed of such capacity as to handle the output of one grinder. Wet machines are well adapted to individual motor drive, or by shrouded belt from a motor driven line shaft from beneath the floor. The latter arrangement is the bet- ter, and gives good service in Thorold mills. For individual motor drive greater care is necessary to keep the clear water sprays off the motors unless a special case is provided. Owing to the pressure of so much moisture in the pulp it is eco- nomical to press out as much of the water as possible if it is to be shipped by rail. In such cases the pressmen place the pulp upon very ‘ow trucks which, when full are run to the hydraulic press room. The sheets of pulp are here restocked, putting a wire screen separator between each layer of pulp. After pressing, the presence of the wire sereen separators allows easy handling of the pulp which is now run to the shipping room or storage house. Pulp which before pressing is 40 per cent. dry is generally 55 per cent. dry after it leaves the hydrau- lic press. The percentage weights of sulphite and ground wood pulp from a cord of peeled wood are widely different. It will require about 11/10 cords of peeled spruce to make 2,240 lbs. of air dry (10 per cent. water) pulp. To make 2,240 Ibs. of air dry sulphite pulp it would re- quire about 2% cords allowing 3,000 lbs. as the average weight of a cord of peeled spruce. Average air dry pulp contains 10 per cent. water but varies quickly with atmospheric conditions. The Power Problem A definite statement as to the amount of power required for any particular installation might be quite erroneous if applied to some other where, though the finished product be exactly the same, the existing conditions are different. adopted, and the location of the different departments of a plant which must necessarily determine what distribution will best meet the re- quirements. One feature of prime importance to the pulp and paper industry is the continuity of the process. A shut down of one depart- ment affects the others in rapid succession. Up to the present, high tension power transmission has not proved itself free from interrup- tions to service hence pulp and paper manufacturers who do not gen- erate their own hydro-electric power prefer to have a steam auxiliary. lor this reason the nearer the plant is to the power site, the safer the installation against shut down. The weak point is not in the generat- Fig 4—Direct’Connected Jordan Engine ing station but in the transmission line. Its susceptibility to lightning, and wind, even with duplicated lines, makes it uncertain. In the case of the hydro-electric generating station, proper selection of the site, sufficient pondage above the intake to submerge all rapids and there- by prevent formation of frazil, and the provision of spare generating and transforming units are elements of design which will ensure con- tinuous operation. Whenever the location permits it, the intake and racks should always be placed at such an angle to the direction of the river that the tendency will be to carry all floating logs, ice, etc., past the rocks and over the ice run with but little assistance, and that only during conditions of flood. Many plants, buying their power from some outside source which — PT There is also the question of speeds . CANADA has no alternative steam or other auxiliary of its own, prefer to have their own steam reserve. Such a condition necessitates an alternative bus arrangement, with double throw switches on each feeder panel. Thus the change over from one power to another can be made in an in- stant. It will be found that in general, the distribution system for a sul- phite mill should be carried outside on overhead trestles, keeping as much of the wiring as possible, out of doors. With ground wood and news mills, an inside conduit system will give good results. A trans- former station with three sets of 3-phase lines to a feeder switchboard is shown in Fig. 1, and represents one method of distribution. An average of the amount of power required by some of the machines used in the pulp and paper industry is given below. 1. Three pocket, 7 tons per day grinder, running at 260 r.p.m. with 60 lb. epee Sq. in. in n cylinders e450 hp: Aeolasher \.). 5. seh 225. hp. Ob Big =) les 15 h.p. 4. Centrifugal screen ... LS hep. 5. Wet machine ... 12 h.p. Gn Beater... nai 30° hep. 7. Jordan engine ... 50 h.p. 8. Paper machine ... | 225 h. p. 9. Conveyors (depending on size and capacity) 5 5 to 100 h. D. 10. Centrifugal Benes saep ena on size and PEEP ag sas, nae ee aks . 5 to 150 h.p. 11. Carpenter shop . Zoey: 12. Machine shop . 20 h.p. In all the above instances, except item 8, 3: -phase induction motors give the best service. With paper machines however, the necessary Splitters Ss * =) Ss PIC Digesters é \, Firat Beaters on st) (=) c Pe eos Vee Fed) fae Coleen Dryers \+— Fig. 5—Diagram of Successive Steps in Sulphite Paper Making Frots(ing A007 - ewer fine speed control can be obtained better by direct current which re- quires the installation of a motor generator set. The beater room, wet machine and flat screen room floors are not good places to instal a motor. Where possible an arrangement of be!t drive should always be made from a line shaft on the floor below. This shaft may be either direct ‘connected through flexible coupling and friction clutch, or belt driven from the motor pulley. In some plants the beaters and wet machines are not placed in a continuous line, and in such cases individual motor drive is adopted as seen in Fig. 2, though the motor would be in a much better position were there a basement in which it could be placed. Fig. 3 shows a convenient method of individual motor drive for centrifugal screens. Fig. 4. A convenient method of direct connected Jordan engine is illustrated in Fig. 4. By this means the shaft has an end play of 2¥% in. on other side of the centre. The motor is made with sliding base so that when actuated by a threaded shaft geared to the Jordan adjusting hand wheel, the rotor is not disp!aced by changes in the Jordan, nor its efficiency in any way impaired. Fig. 5 shows the successive steps in sulphite paper making from the saw mill to the shipping room. ; The Hon. W. R. Ross, Minister of Lands for British Columbia, upon his return recently from a trip through the province during which he received a number of deputations from lumbermen who dis- cussed the question of increasing the royalty upon timber, pointed out that the lumbermen of the province would still have ample opportun- ity for stating their case further. Before any new legislation is an- nounced the Minister intends to acquaint the lumbering industry with the conclusions which he has reached, so that they may make any further representations or objections which they consider neces- sary, before an ammendment to the forest act is introduced in the Legislature. Arrangements are being made for the appointment of committees from the coast and interior lumbermen, who will hold further conferences with the Minister. Hon. Mr. Ross promises that ’ the question will be settled as speedily as posisble. 7 4 LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 37 Side Lines in the Lumber Trade By F. R. Anglin By “Side Lines” we understand such articles of merchandise as fire wood, coal, plaster, brick, cement, wall boards, ready roofing, steel shingles and factory products. The task of deciding what additional lines to carry must be per- formed by each merchant for himself according to his location and environment. The shop-keeper of a village or small town usually carries a mis- cellaneous stock of merchandise consisting of dry goods, groceries, drugs, hardware, boots and shoes, etc. The lumberman is obliged to do business on the same principle. If he be located in a country place where his patronage is small, he can improve his business by adding to the number of lines he carries. In fact it is essential for him to do so in order to be kept busy and to make enough to pay his living expenses and save a little money. If on the other hand, he be located in a populous and prosperous community, he may build up a very lucrative business in lumber alone and possibly add such other lines as he can handle without much extra trouble. If he is not satisfied with the amount of busi- ness he is getting it would be advisable to extend his business by circularizing, advertising and soliciting in order to reach a wider field and secure larger patronage. This would be better than dividing his attention amongst a number of different lines of goods and being com- pelled to prepare information and price lists on various items which would involve the employment of extra clerks and render his book- keeping more difficult. To the man who contemplates installing machinery in order to do ripping and dressing and other machine work, we would point out that the initial expense is the smallest item. There is a strong temp- tation to add other machinery in order to please his customers, and in the end the outlay is very much larger than was anticipated. Now that lumber is being shipped such long distances, the manu- facturer can often deliver the planed and matched goods as cheaply as the rough, and for this reason it does not pay the retail dealer to put his capital in machinery. The difficulties of running a manufacturing plant are very many. One requires a knowledge of machinery, highly paid workmen, a skilled estimator and a cost system. In addition to that, there are the troubles of mistakes on the part of the customers, and his work- men, which in the end reduce his profits to a minimum. In view of these facts one should proceed very cautiously in the matter of ad- ding a mill or factory to his lumber trade. The tendency of the times is to specialize in everything, conse- quently we may lay it down as a rule, that it is much better to in- crease the volume of business rather than the number of lines of goods. On the other hand, there are large concerns today doing a profit- able business, and handling various lines of merchandise. but they require most efficient and experienced management, several depart- ments, and unlimited capital. Where these can be obtained there is no doubt that there is room for profit in handling other lines. As mentioned above, the man who contemplates extending his business by the addition of “side lines” must be his own judge and his decision must rest upon his ability, his resources, his experience and the possibilities of the locality in which he is situated. Waste from Desks Go into Brushes Waste wood produced in the manufacture of school desks is now being used for the backs of cheap brushes, according to the statement of the United States Forest Service. A large manufacturer of school desks in Michigan had a considerable amount of waste material in sizes which were too short to enter into the manufacture of the small- est desks, and could not be utilized further with his machinery or in his line of work. This material was all hard maple in pieces an inch thick, a foot or so long, and about three inches wide; for a long time it had been consigned to the waste pile and sold as firewood. This waste amounted to from one thousand to fifteen hundred board feet each day. A nearby manufacturer was using practically this quan- tity of maple, which he was Sawing up into small pieces for making the backs of cheap brushes. Members of the forest service, investi- gating methods of eliminating factory waste, conceived the idea that the blocks used by the brush factory could be readily secured from the waste of the school desk manufacturer, and on this basis got the two together. Arrangements were made so that the brush manu- facturer now places orders with the other firm for its raw material and what was formerly waste is now a source of profit. 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Reader’s Viewpoint on | rade Topics Opinions on Questions of General I[nterest—B. C. Lumberman Criticizes Business Methods in the West—Waste Problem Discussed Articles or letters to the Editor of the Canada Lumberman, deal- ing with trade conditions, or discussing questions of interest to manu- facturers, wholesalers or retailers of lumber are always welcomed by our readers. Here are a few that have been received [ately :— A Talk with the Lumbermen of British Columbia By Douglas Fir Never, perhaps, was the pride of our brethren more humiliated, nor the heart more completely subdued and prepared to receive the seed of admonition than at the present time. And so, as the preacher never misses an opportunity to admonish those who are in sore dis- tress, and point out to them the error of their ways, and what will happen to them if they do not change their tactics, it seems appro- priate that a few words might quite properly be addressed to our brethren now, lest greater evil might prevail amongst us. We are told by the Apostle Paul that “The love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Now isn’t this true? and would it not have seemed quite appropriate if this had been called “The Epistle of Paul, the Apostle, to the Lumbermen of B.C.?” Ii Paul had said that money itself was the root of all evil, then it would not have applied to us; but when he tells us that it is the love of money that is the root, then he hits us, and hits us hard, because it is a truth that our ardent love for money precludes any possibility of our ever having any, and this is where Paul’s words get in their sting, for if we had not erred so often we might have made some real money in the past few years, and if we could have done this, perhaps our love for it would not be so great, for you know the thrill of anti- cipation often sinks deeper into our mortal being than that caused by the realization of a thing. This fact is clearly proven in the land of divorces. A young man thinks he loves the object of his affections very dearly until she is his, and then he finds that he does not love her nearly so much as he thought he did, or vice versa. This seems to be human nature. Another name for it would be covetousness. Why Does Overproduction Continue? But to get back to our text; who can deny that the love of money has done much to bring about the state of affairs which exists to- day? What makes us run our mills day and night in the face of a declining market, and send men chasing after business to enable us to do this? And the faster business flees from us, the harder we pur- sue it. It cannot be said that it is to supply a demand for lumber that we do this, nor yet do I think that we are ready to say that it is with a view of providing work for idle men that we do it; so what is it, if it is not the love of money that goads us along? We grab, with a desire to get the lions’ share of something that in our visionary anti- cipations looks good, but which rarely amounts to much in realiza- tion, for it is right here, while in this state of frenzy that we, through our love ior money, and by our unmeasured enthusiasm remove any possibility of making any, and while we pierce ourselves through with many sorrows, the interested public looks on and smiles complacently at our unbusinesslike tactics. It makes one who sees the situation in the light in which the writer sees it, recall the fable of the small boy pelting the frogs; and to use the frog’s version, it may be sport for the public, or that faction which is being benefitted, but it is death to the industry. Trade Excitement a Dangerous Feature I never was able to see, and I have been in the business for a num- ber of years, why we should get excited just as soon as there are signs of life in the demand for our product, but isn’t it true that this is just the very thing that happens? Let a tight rope walker get excited and what would happen? Or let a sailor get “rattled” in the rigging, or a swimmer, let him be ever so good, or the hunter when he takes aim on some object. In anything in which we engage is it not the man who uses due deliberation, and who balances it with good judgment that gets what he aims at with any degree of satisfaction? Well then, if this is so in other walks of life why should it not be so in our walk? It should, my brother; but is it? Let a lumberman stop at the present day to use deliberation in landing an order, and while he is deliberating, it would be riddled to. pieces by the dozens who are standing ready to take a chance shot at anything that looks like business, and who close both eyes, and fire both barrels at once, before they really know what they are shooting at. As a good illus- tration of this I know of a case where a dealer wanted a bill of lumber, and happened to get in touch with the manager of a mill and placed the order. Pretty soon an agent, or salesman from that same mill dropped into that man’s office, and upon learning that there was game there got excited and began to “shoot.” ‘The dealer finally in- formed him that he had about placed the order at a certain price, nam- ing the price at which he had bought it, when to his surprise the sales- man immediately offered to write up the order at fifty cents per thou- sand less, and by gosh he did. He just beat that other fellow out of that order slicker than a whistle. Had the dealer told him it was his principal he was bidding against he probably would not have fired so wildly, but as it has been said, a chance shot will kill the devil, and so these fellows who shoot by random almost always get the game, and even if it isn’t any good after they get it, they had the pleasure of taking it from the other fellow any way! It is a great game, is this game of ours. It is a well known fact that there is no stability in the lumber business, nor has there been for years, and this is a condition which should not exist. But just as long as this insatiable greed mingled with unmeasured enthusiasm exists, and as long as boys are sent out on men’s errands as is too often the case in this business, just so long will we have instability in the business, until such time as the demand is unequal to any possibility of supply. How many men are there in the business of selling lumber to-day, comparatively speaking, who ever stop and figure out what it costs to produce a certain line which they are trying to sell, assuming that they are able to do so? Common Sense in Great Demand Personally, I believe that if we cannot maintain a fair and uni- form price, we should have honest competition, but do not let us re- sort to any unfair tactics. Paul tells us at another time that “All have sinned and fell short.” And still again we are told that “All men are liars.” So this being so, it is not to be wondered at that there is distrust in the ranks to-day, and that when any new suggestion is brought forward it is liable to cause suspicion in the minds of those who have endeavored to walk near the path of virtue in the past, and where suspicion lurks, doubt is, and doubt is a dangerous perplexity. “The Yankee got rich by minding his own business,” proverb. I do not know who the author is, nor am I absolutely sure that it would make us rich were we to follow it. There is nothing better to mix into our business however, than good commonsense, mingled with good judgment. I think it is pretty well known to most of us now, that there is no use in under-quoting with a view to satis- fying the customer, or even selling more lumber. I believe I am safe in saying that there would be just as much, if not more lumber used if the prices were maintained, than when prices are being slaughtered, because the latter is an open acknowledgement that we have not con- fidence, and our customer is eves ready to take advantage of our weakness, no matter how low we go, and then, when our neighbor goes lower he goes there, and who can blame him? The fault is our own. : Important Methods of Avoiding Wood Waste Editor Canada Lumberman: Kinmount, Ont. Oct 15 We have read carefully Mr. Charles Allen’s letter in the October issue of your journal on the subject of waste reduction. We note that he refers chiefly to the waste in small tops of trees. This matter is important and should be considered seriously by all who may be engaged in the manufacture of lumber, but unfortunately there are other sources of waste in connection © with timber operations, besides the leaving of small tops, which are, in my opinion, much more serious and of greater magnitude. The small tops can be cut and taken care of as he suggests, but you cannot go back over the ground and take the high stumps that are left when cutting down the trees and make them into logs. In almost any bush you may go into, you will see stumps from 18 inches to three feet high, the largest part of the tree and generally the soundest part of it. In a stump even 18 inches high, if one foot were cut off as part of the first log, in twelve stumps you would have a 12-foot log from the largest part of the tree. That log could be worth twenty small tops. Just think what would or could be saved in three-foot stumps. | Another source of waste and in my opinion a greater waste than even small tops or stumps, is the loss of logs by sinking in the deep waters of the lakes and streams by which they have to be driven to the mills. This journey in many cases covers a whole summer before the logs can be taken out and cut into lumber. My own experience during twenty-five years’ operations in — is another - — CANADA LUMBERMAN timber cutting and driving to the mill has proven beyond any doubt that there is no timber grown or cut into logs for sawmills that will not sink or at least a percentage, with perhaps the exception of cedar, especially timber that is cut down during the late fall and winter months, the time of the year when a large majority of lumbermen of the present day do their cutting, with the exception of hemlock, which is generally peeled to get the bark for the tanners. How can these two great wastes be avoided? By cutting down the trees during the summer months, commencing as soon as the winter’s snow is gone, there is only one tree that is liable to damage by worms, the white pine; it is a light floater and can be left until fall. Give your foreman strict orders to cut all trees down at the roots and see that he does it. Cut every tree, except basswood and elm, into logs. They will dry and not suffer in any way. Peel a strip off all basswood from butt to top and leave the cutting into logs until fall. It will dry out and float a year and take no injury. Cut logs from 8 to 16 feet, which will, in nearly every tree, give you straight logs. Save waste in the mill as crooked logs only make slabs. We cut tops down to four inches and take up all skids when hauling, if floatable. Small tops we make into pulp stock, excelsior, staves or heading, from many of the woods that are now being cut for the manufacture of lumber. The above has been our plan of sawing some of the waste for many years. It may not be new to many in the lumber trade, but there are a great many who do not do so, What I have written may not be pointers for Mr. Allen but may be of value to some of your readers. Mr. Allen is on the right track. J. Austin. Sawmill Waste Would Make Manufacturers Rich Editor Canada Lumberman :— Bathurst Village, N.B., Oct 8. I have just read through the article appearing on pages 32 and 33 of the Canada Lumberman of October 1st, written by Mr. Chas. Allen, regarding the subject of waste in sdwmill operations. The article is a very interesting one indeed and gives some very good suggestions that might well be adopted by many of the sawmill men all through the country. This is a line that the writer has been studying himself for some time and he has come to the conelusion that this matter needs the earnest, careful attention of all lum- bermen the country over. There is no doubt at all, but that a great deal of waste takes place at the stump in the woods and then again when you come down to the swamill, there is a tremendous waste there. We are of the opinion that the large burners that are constructed at most sawmills, if they could speak, would tell a wonderful tale of the quantity of good material that they consume every year, about which the operator knows little or no- thing. We have one of these burners at one of our mills here and we are going to tear it down, as we consider that they are a nuisance. The trouble we find with them is that when a piece of lumber goes into a burner you never know anything about it and it is gone for good. It seems to me that what the mill men have to do is to work out some plan whereby every inch of slab or edging that comes from the mill and every grain of sawdust that they do not use for steam will be utilized in some way that will bring them in some profit. The writer has examined many mill operations down in this part of the world and he considers that there is enough of waste going from most of the mills through New Bruns- wick to make the owners rich, if they evolved some plan to utilize the power that might be produced from the refuse that is now being wasted. Angus McLean. Reducing Waste in the Woods Editor Canada Lumberman:—October 10th. Our opinion is that great savings can be made in the operations of mostly any of the mills in the country, and we think it is highly desirable that such savings should be made. The article by Chas. Allan in the Canada Lumber- man of October ist, however, refers more particularly to woods operations, and in one particular a point is brought out which we think is too often lost sight of, and if of the highest importance, namely, that of the cutting of logs in the woods. A fixed rule of making logs a certain length does not result in cutting the trees to best advantage. To get best results a variation should be permitted so as to enable, as far as possible, making the logs straight, cut- ting the sound and fine timber separate from the coarse and unsound timber to as great an extent as it can be done. There is one point however, wherein we think the writer is vastly astray, and that is, that a saving can be made by taking out the very small tree-tops. This is a very serious and general error, as there are very few instances where very small logs can be made to pay the expense of taking them out. [I think for instance, that it is safe to say that in the entire Ottawa Valley all logs under 10 in. taken out cause an economic waste, as they do not yield enough to pay the expense of handling them. W. C. Edwards & Company, Limited. Good Outlook for Next Year Editor Canada Lumberman:—Penetanguishene, Ont., October 16th, The outlook for next season’s business is good and prices cannot afford to drop, as the increased cost of logging and manufacturing prohibits anyone making more than a new dollar for an old one. So far as we can see, the prices paid for stumpage at the last two sales cannot be realized by anyone. In regard to the lumber industry in the Georgian Bay district, the trend of the ae AND WOODWORKER 39 times shows the quick destruction of the forests bordering this water. Mill after mill is shutting down and soon the mill will be a thing of the past, as it is in parts of Michigan today. Under “King White Pine” may suffer a temporary setback, as it seems to be at present, but we cannot see how it can last, as most of the stock that is left is in Ontario, and these circumstances it will soon come into its own again, as there is no question that it is the nicest stock to work that can be found. ? C. Beck Manufacturing Company, Limited. Fassett Lumber Company’s Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fassett Lumber Company, Limited, was held at Fassett, P.Q., on October 15th. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, J. Sloat Fassett, Elmira, N.Y.; vice-president, A. E. Edgecomb, Knox- ville, P.Q.; secretary-treasurer, Harry S. Thayer, Elmira, N.Y.; man- ager, S. J. Staniforth, Fassett, P.Q. The annual report was very satis- factory, considering that the company lost their mill by fire on June 23rd. They started to build the new mill on July 12th and are in- stalling a very complete and up-to-date mill, consisting of two 8-ft. bands, two edgers, slashers, and auto-trimmers. They will also have one 600 h.p. Corliss engine, besides a Canadian Westinghouse dynamo. All of their mill machinery is being supplied by Clark Bros. Com- pany, Olean, N.Y. All the latest improvements are being included. They now expect to have the new mill ready by December 15th when they will start running night and day. The company have not cur- tailed their cut in the woods, but will have this year 24,000,000 it., in addition to which they have 4,000,000 ft. of last year’s logs which were on hand at the time of the fire. Mr. R. O. Sweezey, general manager of the forestry department of the Montreal Engineering Co., 164 St. James St., Montreal, has been a fairly frequent contributor to the columns of the Canada Lumber- man. He is widely known to lumbermen and foresters, and has had experience in every lumbering district in Canada. His personal know- ledge of limits, especially in the province of Quebec, enables him to report almost immediately on many limits, without incurring the ex- penditure of sending a party into the field. The company have a strong directorate, consisting of Messrs. A. R. Doble, F. P. Jones, V. M. Drury, R. O. Sweezey, Fred E. Clarke and S. B. Hammond. The officials of the company are engaged in reporting on many important projects in many parts of America. Price Brothers’ Logging Arrangements J. McDowall Grosart, Chicoutimi West, P.Q., manager of the logging department of the Kenogami mill of Price Bros. & Company, Limited, and of the Jonquiere Pulp Company, returned recently from the bush after having given out contracts for getting out sixty to sixty-five million feet of logs during the coming winter, for the use of these companies. The logs are being taken out in the Lake Keno- gami-and Lake St. John districts, and, carrying out the usual system of the firm, are being made by “small” jobbers, that is to say, the firm make contracts with the actual men who make the logs, not employing any middleman. A Progressive Wire Products Company The Laidlaw Bale-Tie Company, Limited, Hamilton, Ont., where they established their Canada plant fourteen years ago after many years of experience in the United States, have built up a large trade - in wire and wire products. They have made a specialty of the pro- duction of wire for baling and bundling purposes and their product is of the very highest grade. The rapid increase in their trade re- cently made it necessary to secure new premises and their new plant which was finished this year is one of the best equipped wire mills on the continent, with a daily capacity of 100 tons. The company are the sole manufacturers for Canada of the Carnegie Steel Company’s patent steel hoop for all slack cooperage, which has largely super- ceded the wooden hoop in the United States and is being ‘extensively used in Canada. This hoop makes an important reduction in the cost Ss ae slack cooperage and gives the best possible slack barrel. A Valuable Harness Catalogue The Maple Leaf Brand of harness for lumbermen, manufactured by S. & H. Borbridge, Ottawa, Ont., and Brandon, Man., is favorably known in all parts of Canada where lumbering is carried on. The company have been manufacturing these goods for the last seventy years. They have testimonials from customers who have used their harness for ten, twenty, thirty and even forty-five years and a creat part of their business to-day is with old customers or their sons and grandsons. They carry a very large stock and make a specialty of prompt shipments in connection with telegraph and rush orders. An interesting special descriptive catalogue has recently been issued by Ws firm, giving prices and details in connection with their principal ines. 40 CANADA Unique System for LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Order Despatching Graphic Boards Arranged to Show at a Glance Exact State of Shipping Department’s Daily Business Transactions The accompanying illustrations show an interesting new order-planning board and dispatching system, which was recently installed by a large lumber manufacturing company in the Southern States. The board has already shown remarkable results in facilitating prompt shipments. In the general or main offices there are three of these planning boards, two of which are illustrated in the engraving herewith. Each board has a surface of 5 feet 3 inches vertically and 7 feet 1 inch horizontally, and carries three separate sections. The top of one of these sections is shown by the other cut. This section carries shed orders; still another, yard orders; a third, export timbers and lumber; lath and shingles are also in separate sections or divisions. The board takes care of carload ship- ments, and the orders are listed by type- writer upon a strip of paper, which is placed in the column at the left, 4% inches wide. The right hand portion of the section is ruled into squares approximately three- fourths inch in size, the first tier being blank and thirty-one additional numbered tiers covering the days of the month. The photographs were taken on July 7, as indi- cated by the heavy cord stretched vertically upon the board, which is shifted each morn- ing. After the order has been received and credit O. Kd. by the assistant treasurer, it is written up on the regu- lar order blank in five copies, each of a different color, in addition to the original copy, making six in all. These go respectively to the auditor, shipping department, general manager, sales department, salesman who sent in the order and the customer. In the shipping department a tally card is made up from the order, which is turned over to the planning and dispatching department. This department refers the order to a perpetual stock inventory, which shows not only the amount of stock on hand, but its condition as to length of season- ing. From this knowledge the planning department sets date for Drom = Lenk esr amege me. ipscigsiins is ; ' ‘ seen ey One ee a SAP Seek é ad is Y | ‘ Ey ee i . 3 is ; qe} Fs ‘Ai cohen Detail View, part of one section of a Board, Das if (GB eT a 2 : “ sien ira ae , ca General View of two of the three Planning Boards. shipment of cars in the order, the order being placed on the board through the medium of a typewritten slip, and pins are set opposite to it in the date or dates on which the cars are to be shipped. For this purpose red and yellow pins are used, the red pins indicating rush orders which must be given special attention, while the yellow pins do not indicate any particular urgency. It will be noted on the second line of the detail cut that five carloads are included in the order. The first car is wanted in a hurry, is a day overdue, and is shown in red. There is a similar red pin upon.the third line, but the yellow pin under the order number at the left shows that this car is being loaded at the present time. On the first line the order ori- ginally included five cars, three of which have been shipped as indicated by the tally marks on the right of the typewritten slips, while the fourth is now being loaded, as in- dicated by the yellow pin on the left. When an order is completed a-green pin is set in the blank column immediately following the order. Three such instances are shown at the bottom of the sheet. On each of these three boards there is space to record 7& orders. As orders are filled, and additional space is required on the board, the typewritten list of orders is re- written, or partly rewritten in order to close up the orders and omit the ones which have been completed, giving additional space for new orders. This involves a re- setting of pins to align with the new list. — How the Plan is Worked Each morning the division heads of the shipping department (lumber shed, lumber yard and timber dock) receive a notice from the planning department as to shipments overdue, shipments due on current date, and shipments coming due within the next four days. At 4.30 p.m. a planning meeting is held in each department; that held in the shed will serve as an illustration. It is held in the shipping clerk’s office in the dressed lumber shed and is attended by the assistant superintendent, the planing mill foreman, the planing mill “send-in” man and the ship- ping clerk himself. The shipments for the | hen oe eo oe oe Ex 4 CANADA following day are taken up, and the work necessary to be done in the planing mill on each shipment is entered upon a “planing mill planning sheet.” This gives the order number, description of order, the ma- chines on which the work is to be done, the number of thousand feet and the estimated number of hours required. These orders are entered upon the planning sheet in sequence as they are wanted for shipment, and copies are given to each man in attendance at the meeting. Advantages of the System The advantages of such a system of handling orders are so obvious as hardly to require enumeration. It keeps constantly before all the men co-operating to get out shipments exact current requirements necessary to fulfill promises. The planning board visualizes overdue, current and coming due shipments in the most emphatic way possible, and stimulates the production of maximum results. It also enables an intelligent estimation of the time at which a carload can be reason- ably promised and restrains salesmen from promising more than can be performed. To sum up, the results are better service and satisfac- tion to the customer, greater economy of operation, greater efficiency of supervision. The board perpetually provides for the planning of the orders at least three weeks in advance. As the end of the calendar month is approached the earlier columns of the board begin to be used for the first days of the coming month, so that on the 20th of July pins set for the 10th and 11th will represent the corresponding days in August. The boards are, of course, made of soft wood so that the pins may be easily inserted and removed. From the foregoing description of this board, as used’ by this great lumber manufacturing concern, it will be seen that the principle is absolutely flexible and that such a board could be easily introduced to take care of the orders of a manufacturing, wholesaling or retailing establishment of any sort without any difficulty. The Great Southern Lumber Company is to be congratulated upon having probably the most simple and yet scientifically complete dispatching system which has been devised anywhere——American Lumberman. John M. Diver’s Rapid Progress Mr. John M. Diver is becom- ing as dominant a figure in the lumber and timber trade of the United States as he was in Can- ada. Mr. Diver is now in the wholesale lumber business in De- troit with offices in the Hammond Building. A “Canada Lumberman” re- presentative spent a pleasant day with the former Sarnia lumber manufacturer last week, and found him as busy a man as ever. His business motto is “Everything in lumber.” This means not only yard and factory stock but a com- plete line of cedar posts, piling telegraph poles, railroad ties and timber for railroad, construction and commercial purposes. He is shipping pine, fir, cypress, and hardwood lumber and timber to all parts of Canada and U. S. A. Mr. Diver is also largely inter- John M. Diver, Detroit, Mich. ested in the Yeomans Diver Company, one of the largest box factories in Detroit. The Yeomans-Diver Company is well known in the city of Detroit as one of the largest box corporations in the State, manu- facturing boxes, box shooks, crates and crating. This branch of the business is under the stipervision of Fred H. Yeomans, its secretary and treasurer, a life-long resident of Detroit, who has for years suc- cessfully handled the box business in the city. The company’s pro- perty is situated at the foot of Lieb street, on the river, covering an area of about four acres. Its plant, located at 274 to 290 Wight street, with building built of brick four storeys high, is 250 feet long by 100 feet wide, with a power plant of 500 horse-power. The company have splendid dock facilities as well as railway connections, a switch run- ning directly into their yard. The Mack Axe Works, Beaver Falls, Pa., have appointed N. J. Dinnen & Company, of Winnipeg and Vancouver, as agents for Western Canada. The Smart-Turner Machine Company, Limited, Hamilton, Ont., are supplying Messrs. George Gordon & Company, Cache Bay, Ont., with one of their Duplex Pumps. ae — ere | ee ~ Y LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 4! Canadian Western’s New Door Plant Now Turning Out 600 Doors Daily—Modern Machinery and High Grade Lumber Produce a High-Class Product Mr. H. J. Mackin, sales manager for the Canadian Western Lum- ber Company, Fraser Mills, B.C., paid a brief visit to Toronto re- cently upon business affairs connected with the company. Mr. Mac- kin reported that the large new door plant recently erected by the Canadian Western Lumber Company is now in operation and turn- ing out about 600 doors per day, which is about sixty per cent. of the capacity of the plant. These doors are finding a market on the pra- iries and in Eastern Canada. The commencement of operations at this plant is an event of much importance to the door manufacturing industry of Canada. The equipment of the plant is modern in every detail. All the machinery is electrically driven and the company state with pride that it is the most complete door plant in Canada. While it is not so large as some of the great door manufacturing plants in the United States, its equipment is just as perfect and in some respects even more so, as advantage has been taken of the experience of the largest plants in Washington and Oregon and thus the layout and installation of the machinery and equipment has been planned along the most mod- ern and efficient lines. The doors which are being turned out at this plant are not what might be termed ordinary British Columbia doors, as they are manu- factured according to the American standards and grades. The fir door business has been more thoroughly developed in the States of Washington than anywhere else and the Canadian Western Lumber Company have adopted the methods of the Washington plants and improved upon them in several important features. The lumber pro- duction of the Canadian Western Lumber Company is so great that it enables them to select with great care such stock as they require for their door plant. Thus they are in a position to choose higher grades of stock and more suitable quality for the manufacture of doors than is the case at present with any fir door manufacturing company. It requires less than ten per cent. of the lumber manu- factured in the Canadian Western Lumber Company’s sawmill to take care of their door plant. New Shingle Mill Also in Operation The Canadian Western Lumber Company have also recently com- pleted a shingle plant and during the past two months have been man- ufacturing an extra clear XXX shingle for the Eastern Canadian mar- ket. The equipment of the shingle plant consists of eleven electrical- ly-driven upright shingle saws and one 2-block machine. Shingle manufacturers in British Columbia are now expecting an advance in the price of shingles, justifying their expectation, Mr. Mac- kin states, by reason of the American tariff of 50c per thousand pieces being withdrawn under the new Wilson schedule. Already there have been a great many sales made for shipments to the New England States. The British Columbia shingle manufacturer is able to com- pete with American operators on the extra high grade shingles be- cause cedar timber in British Columbia is of much superior quality and grows larger, thereby enabling them to get a larger percentage of the 18-in. and 24-in. clear shingles than can be obtained from the ordinary Washington timber. In the past, British Columbia shingle manufacturers exported and paid the 50c per thousand duty on a great many cargoes of shingles annually. The removal of the duty will give a welcome stimulus to the industry. A great many mills that have been manufacturing solely for the Canadian market will hereafter manufacture largely for the American markets. Improvement Noted In Western Trade Mr. Mackin reports that the market for lumber today is notice- ably better than it was a few months ago, as a result of the very satis- factory crop in the northwest. After all, the prairie crop situation is the barometer of the lumber business in British Columbia. Building operations have been light this year because of the financial situation, and retail lumber yards have carried only hand-to-mouth stocks. After this year’s crop was taken care of, active building conditions commenced to develop at country points, with the result that stocks on hand today are lower than they have been in years. The produc- tion of lumber both in the coast and mountain districts of British Columbia has been curtailed during the past six months, so that stocks at mill points are also low. Present indications are that there will be an increase in the amount of business for the manufacturers and wholesalers during the balance of this year and very good busi- ness in the spring. A good sign is the fact that the importation of lumber from the Western States into the prairies has lately shown some falling off, indicating an improvement in the markets in the United States. Referring again to the fir door, Mr. Mackin said that it had been going into eastern Canada more extensively during the last few years than formerly. Up to that time, the fir doors used in Canada had been largely of American manufacture, owing to there having been no large door plant at the British Columbia coast. WANTE FOR SALE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than “Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line (14 agate lines make one inch.) ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When four or more consecutive insertions of the same advertisement are or- dered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. f) Advertisements of “Wanted Employment will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ‘ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 25 cents. Advertisements of ‘Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. Basswood Wanted No. 2 Common and Mill Cull. Winter cut preferred. Apply Firstbrook Box Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. T-tf WANTED—2 inch spruce for 1914 delivery. 1 thickness mechantable spruce, culls out, ul ; x 5, 2x 6,2 x7, 2x 8, mostly 2 x 6 and ete s KF 9 feet and up, to average 16 feet long. Rutland, Ont. 21-24 Box F, ~~ ash Buyer, Hemlock, pine or spruce logs wanted, 109,- 000 to 20,000, for immediate or later ship- ment. Give full particulars. Box 100, Can- ada Lumberman, 119 Ioard of Trade Building, Montreal. 21-24 Wanted to Buy We are in the market for the following: 1,000 35-ft. and up Cedar Poles. Odd lots of Spruce and Pine. Square Timber. State best prices net cash. Delivery com-_ ing season. Apply P. O. Box No. 1595, Montreal, Que. 21-t.f. Birch Wanted Want 200 M. ft. 10/4 1st and 2nds_and No. 1 Common Birch. Give average widths and lengths and percentage of 14 and 16 ft. lengths. Want price delivered Philadelphia, Pa. and New York City. % Want 200 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 Common Birch delivered Boston, Mass. Want 5 cars 4% in. Asts and and 5 in. 2nds. Birch delivered New York City and Philadelphia, Pa. Reply Box 526 Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 14 T.F. ee Se ee ee Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF We Want to Buy about 100,000 feet of 5/4-in. Soft Maple, Run Dead Culls. The Glengarry Lumber Company, Ltd., 19-20-21 Berlin, Ont. Log Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand raachinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our “Wanted and For Sale Department.” For Sale-Lumber For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%-in. to 7-in. top, S ft. long. 3est of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. 9-t.f. Cedar Posts We have a quantity of 15 M. S-ft. posts Shipment to be made on first snow. The Fletcher Pulp & Lumber Co., Ltd., 21 Sherbrooke, Ont. for sale. For Sale Baad — AUT Yimber, same cut off deeded Jands. 500 cords Van sizes Hemlock Apply to CANADIAN COPPER CO., 21-24 Coe Hiull,~Ont. For Sale Two cars 4/4 log run Birch. i Three cars 5/4 No. 2 Common and etter Birel 21reh. Box 900, Canada Lumberman, Poronto, 21-22 For Sale Six or eight carloads of Cull These make a firstclass siding tie. to move same at once. The John Carew Lumber Co., Ltd., Lindsay, Ont. Cedar Ties. We want De Lumber For Sale Four or five cars No. 1 Common and Bet- ter ,4/4 Basswood. 38 or 4 cars 8/4 firsts and seconds, hard maple. 1 car 5/4 No. 1 Com- mon and Better Basswood, $ in. and up, 90 per cent. firsts and seconds. Write for quotations to Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd., 21 Midland, Ont. For Quick Sale Four to six cars J-in. No. 2 Hemlock, 6/16 ft. Well manufactured stock, running well to widths and lengths. A number of cars 4/4 Maple, Basswood and Birch. All grades of 16-in. and 18-in. White Cedar Shingles. Sev- eral cars White Pine Culls. Can make prompt shipment. C. M. WILLCOX, O41 Whitby, Ont. Pees ted Sink WANTED—Steam Engine, second-hand, about 20 x 24. Describe fully and name low- est cash price. York & Sunbury Milling Co., Ltd., 20-t.f. Gibson, N.B. i NGINES—GUARANTEED CORLISS 100 to 1,500 horse power, simple or com- pound; standard Makes; ready for service; no repairs needed; special bargains. General Equipment Company, Box 134, Syracuse, N.Y. 20-23 For Sale Combined lath mill and bolter, good con- dition, fast machine, Waterous make. Photo on application. Having no further use for same will sell cheap. Also Small & Fisher shingle mill, with new 38-in. saw. Box 64, Canada Lumberman, 119 Board of Trade, Montreal. 21 1 Sturtevant Fan, {hie ncAvaR ———— Five Brazel Patent Snow Plows in good con- dition: also other logging outfit. One 30 ton Shay Geared Locomotive in rood repair. Ad- dress Box 904, Canada Lumberman, RON Machinery For Sale 1 Brown Automatic Engine, 14 in. x 36 in., 100 h.p., in good condition, with belt 16 in. x 120 ft. 110 in., direct connected to 6 in. x 5 in. twin cylinder engine. A snap for quick sale. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., LYTD., 21-24 531 Front St. East, Toronto. Woodworking Machinery For Sale 3, 26 in. revolving hed double surface planers, 2, 18 in. Little Giant planers, matchers and moulders. 1. Goldie & McCullock 2-spindle shaper. 1, 12 in. MacGregor-Gourlay power feed rip saw. 2, No. 619 Canada Machinery Cor- poration dimension saws. 2, Cowan Roller carriage cut-off saws. 1, 42in. Fay. power feed band rip saw. 8, 30 in. Ideal pedestal band saws. 1, 54in. Jackson-Cochrane band resaw. H. W. PETRIE, LIMITED, 21 Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. For Sale Saw, shingle and planing mill for sale on Robertson Lake, 3 miles from Lavant Station. K & P, 50 h.p. Engine, 65 Boiler, 3-saw Edger, good running order. 1,100 acres tim- bered lots, plenty of timber available, good planing business, and opening for sash and door. Good reason for selling. James Um- pherson, Lavant Station, Ont. 20-23 For Sale at a Bargain 1 10 in. x 10 in. Simplex Pump. 5 Steam Engines. 1 Killam Stock Gang (New). . 1 Mitts & Merrill Hog, No.-20, 10 in. x 12 in. 1 Ricker with 30-in. Saw. 1 St. John Iron Works Driving Gear for Band Saw Carriage. Edger, Planers, Shingle Machine, Chain Blocks, Trolleys, Saw Arbors, Pulleys, Ro- tary Saws, and a large lot of Steam-and Mill Fittings. Address, T. N. McGRATH, 20-t.f. Tusket, N.S. Wanted“Employment Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. Experienced Hardwood Buyer and Inspector wants position December lst; yard or road work. Can also fill position as yard foreman. Am 32 years old, married, of good moral habits, and can furnish best of references. Address George Henry, Wilmington, Vermont. Band Sawyer—Open for position for com- ing season, right or left hand mill. Experi- enced cutting pine, hemlock and hardwood for quantity and quality on fast mills. If you can offer good wages for day work, write 30x 902, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, 21 Expert Bookkeeper, executive ability, young married man, wholesale and operative experi- ence, sawmill and planing mill, box factory, white and yellow pine. Fourteen years and no lost time—desires change. Salary second- ary consideration where there is good oppor- tunity for advancement. A. J. BAKER, 2112 Twelfth Avenue No. 21-24 Birmingham, Ala. WANTED—By man who thoroughly un- derstands the Iumber and shingle business from the stump to the car—position as Man- ager, or would engage as Superintendent of good sized plant, or construction of oie. Good organizer and manager, scientifically correct on mechanical end, and can get re- sults. Coast and Eastern experience design- ing, constructing, and operating big works. Eleven years in present position. Best rea- sons for changing. Evidence to satisfy the most exacting is yours for the asking. Box 899, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 21 Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents WANTED—Salesman for Western Ontario —must understand grading of White Pine. Apply stating age, experience and salary re- quired to Box 889, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto. 20-21 WANTED—At once, young man as book- keeper for a lumber concern operating in Northern Ontario. Preference given to man with lumber experience. Box 903, Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. 21 For Sale Planing Mill, Sash and Door Factory. Mill in good shape and machinery all in operation. F. J. Moore & Son, Lakefield, Ont. 19-24 For Sale A growing lumber business and. planing mill in a good live town with good country trade. Good plant. Cheap power. Good reasons for selling. The Caledonia Milling Co., Ltd., Caledonia, Ont. 21-22 Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it. Canada Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. tf For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log pond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. -t.f. For Sale Timber limit consisting of 10,000,000 feet of Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Hardwood, tributary to Lake Nipissing. Also sawmill and logging outfit, boom timber and chains. ood reason for selling. For particulars ad- dress Box: 846, Canada Lumberman, is 19-t.f. Saw Mill For Sale or Lease What is known as the Picnic Island Mill at Little Current. Cutting capacity 140 M. inch lumber in 10 hours. In first class con- dition. Possession can be given 1st January next. For further particulars apply to THOMAS CONLON, 44 Church Street, 21-t.f. St. Catharines, Ont. Timber Limits For Sale Township of Mills, Berth No. 2, 12 sq. miles. Township of Pringle, Berth No. 3,138% do Township of Pringle, Berth No. 4, 1734 do Township of Lount, Berth No. 2, 22% do Township of Lount, Berth No. 1, 1734 do These are held under licenses from the Ontario Government. Also part of Camp Equipments at Magne- tawan. Apply “Dunheved,” P. O. Box 763, Barrie, Ont. 21 FOR SALE—6,000 acres of highest grade spruce, hemlock, beech, birch and maple: in Vermont, about 385 million feet, with addi- tional land or stumpage if desired. Also modern Allis-Chalmers 8-ft. band saw mill in complete running order with 200 h.p. en- gine; shipments to all points in United States and Canada by rail from mill door. A valuable property; great opportunity for practical lumberman. Arch. C. Forman, Pres., 20-21 178 Broadway, Bayonne, N.jJ. For Sale—Small mixed timber limit and Steam Saw Mill,° in Eastern Ontario. For full particulars write Box 871 Canada Lum- berman, Toronto. 18-t.f. Sawmill For Sale In the centre of Pembroke, Ont., Sawmill and machinery, daily capacity 20,000 feet B.M. One acre of land around mill and three acres lease adjoining. Will sell mach- inery separate. BARR & MORRIS, 21-24 Pembroke, Ont. FOR SALE.—One of the most successful, best-equipped shingle plants in Vancouver, B.C. Owner wishes to retire. Can show net profits 20 to 40 per cent. over ten years. Steady demand for output—about 225,000 per day. United States market will be another big factor. Timber limits if desired. Jess than $20,000 will swing this plum—balance Apply editor, Western Lumber- for particulars. good terms. man, Vancouver, B.C., 21-22 suiiianrg For Sale Tugboat, 65 ft. over all, 14 ft. 3 in. beam, 8 ft. deep, fully equipped with winches, 10 and 20-in, compound engines, surface con- densers and pumps. All connections and pipes brass and copper. Address T. N. McGrath, Tusket, N.S. 20-t.f. MAIL CONTRACT Sealed tenders, addressed to the Post- master General, will be received at Ottawa until noon; on Friday the 7th of November, 1913, for the conveyance of His Majesty’s Mails, on a proposed contract for four years, six times per week each way over Chelten- ham and Rural Mail Route, from the Post- master General’s pleasure. Printed notices containing information as to conditions of proposed contract may be seen and blank forms of tender may be ob- tained at the Post Offices of Cheltenham, and at the office of the Post Office Inspector, To- ronto, A, SUTHERLAND, 20-21 Post Office Inspector. Post Office Inspector’s Office, Toronto, Sept. 24th, 1913. Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders will be received by the undersign- ed up to and including Wednesday, the 31st of December next for the right to cut pulp- wood on a certain area situated on the Meta- gami River in the. District of Temiskaming. Tenderers shall state the amount they are prepared to pay as bonus in addition to the Crown dues of 40c per cord for Spruce, and 20c per cord for other pulpwoods, or such other rates as may from time to time be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, for the right to operate a pulp mill and a paper mill on or near the area referred to. Such tenderers shall be required to erect a mill or mills on or near the territory and to manufacture the wood into pulp and paper in the Province of Ontario,—the paper mill to be erected when directed by the Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Parties making tender will be required to deposit with their tender a marked cheque payable to the Honourable the Treasurer of the Province of Ontario, for ten per cent. of the amount of their tender, to be forfeited in the event of their not entering into an agreement to carry out the conditions, etc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars as to description of terri- tory, capital to be invested, etc., apply to the undersigned. W. H. HEARST, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Toronto, Ont., Sept, 17, 1913, 20-24 , CANADA Important Auction Sale f o Valuable Pine Timber Limits in the Townships of Hammell and Merrick, District of Nipissing and Province of Ontario. There will be offered for sale by public auc- tion in the rotunda of the New Russell Hotel, in Ottawa, on Monday, the first day of De- cember, 1913, at 2.30 o’clock p.m., the timber berths known as ‘Berths No. 6 and No. 8 of the Township of Merrick, containing an area of 8% square miles more or less; also timber FETENS) INOS. Lyme ion os O, #8; and 9, in the Township of Hammell, containing an area of 2714 square miles, more or less, The Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Rail- way runs across one corner of the lots in the Township of Merrick, while the Township of Hammell is situated on the waters of the Tomiko River, a tributary of the Sturgeon. These Berths are held by the vendors under renewable licenses from the Department of Lands, Forests & Mines of the Province of Ontario. The Berths will be sold in two parcels. Other terms and conditions of payment will be made known at the time of sale. For tur- ther information apply to W. A. Cole, Auc tioneer, Ottawa. 21-22 What Is a Planing Mill? There is, even in the trade, the vaguest of ideas as to what con- stitutes a planing mill, says the Pioneer Western Lumberman. A seemingly correct definition is a mill operating machinery for the planing of lumber, that is reduc- ing the surface of a board or tim- ber rough from contact with a saw to a greater or less degree of smoothness. Assuming this to be the case, the operator of a lumber yard conceives the idea, that it is fool- ish for him to send sizing and planing orders to a planing mill even though it is operated by one of his best customers, when to his understanding all he requires is an endless bed planer, a matcher and a self feed rip saw. Action is stimulated by confer- ence with a purveyor of machin- ery, who with ready wit points out the large saving that could be effected by operating such a plant in connection with the lumber business, and shortly thereafter appears a planked space with open sides and a shed roof, sheltering a few machines with a motor driven line of shafting, thereby eliminating the expense of a pow- er plant, the whole surmounted by a sign reading “Hurry Up Lumber Company’s Planing Mill.” To one who is at all familiar with the business, the limitations of such an equipment are self-evi- dent and the real definition of a planing mill, is a factory with ma- chinery and facilities for manu- facturing anything that can be made from wood, with an organ- ized force of estimators, drafts- men, foremen and mechanics, working in harmony under a man- ager who can say—‘I have never turned down an order for an ar- ticle made from wood, if the cus- tomer accepted my quotations his order was filled, even though it required the designing and LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER building of special machinery and the gathering of materials from the four corners of the earth. Such an operator would have a machine room with every arbor true, every spindle capable of maximum speed without over- heating, every saw free from blisters with each tooth gummed, swaged and filed to perfect align- ment, every bit and knife proper- ly tempered and_ sharpened, all machines set on solid foundations with feed rolls and pressure bars adjusted to reduce surface vibra- tion to the minimum, the whole operated by a power plant cap- able of carrying the peak load without slacking and preferably operated by unit motors, taking their power from electricity gen- erated by burning the mill refuse. A well lighted bench depart- ment and glue room with core building and panel equipment, sash and door department with hand labor method baht fin- ished material would be handled without marring, the w oe con- trolled by cost keeping methods that would insure a fairly correct knowledge to govern estimating and last but not least, the main- tenance of delivery at the time promised. A careful analysis of this brief summary illustrates the fact, that the operator of a real planing mill in order to be successful, must be a combination of business man, mechanic and artist and _ being such, JAS. F. LAWSON. HENRY J. WELCH 43 he is entitled to whatever profit there may be in the busi- ness. FOR SALE For Immediate Shipment Hardwood Lumber Moulding, Sash and Doors SPECIALTY: Dressing of wood in transit on the Intercolonial Railway. The Rimouski Industrial Co., Ltd. Rimouski, P.Q. Mawson Welch & Campanp CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, TRUSTEES -FINANCIAL AGENTS. CROWN LIFE BUILDING, TORONTO. CABLE ADDRESS, LAWELCO™ A B.C. & WESTERN UNION, FOREST SURVEYS The Montreal Engineering Company, Limited, through its Forestry Depart- ment, carries on forest surveys, timber limit cruising and makes brief expert examination of forest lands. This department is under the guid- ance of engineers and lumbermen thor- oughly familiar, through years of ex- perience, with lumbering conditions in this country. Absolutely accurate results may be obtained at a cost varying from less than one cent to about four cents an acre. Water power projects are developed and financed by the Montreal Engi- neering Company, Limited, 164 St. James Street, Montreal. R. O. Sweezey, Civil and Forestry Engineer, Manager Forestry Depart- ment. FOR SALE Steam Logging Engine by Alex. Dunbar & Sons Apply to— Denaston Breakey, Breakeyville, P.Q. 44 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Ontario Although there is not a large volume of business in progress to- day as compared with previous years, wholesalers and manufacturers report that a fairly steady volume of orders is coming in. None of the yards seem to be buying at all extensively. Business to-day is of an assorting nature, no orders being placed for future deliveries or for stocking up purposes. Apparently none of the retailers are at all wor- ried about being short of stock early in the new year. They seem to have made up their minds to let that feature of the case take care oi itself. If prices go higher they will undoubtedly let the consumer pay for what he wants, rather than seek to protect him by laying in stocks in advance. The better grades of Canadian lumber particularly in the cutting- up lines for sash and doors have very little sale. This is due to a large extent to the fact that the sash and door manufacturers have been converted to the use of California and Oregon pine. Prominent wholesalers report that this is the result of the way in which Canadian grades have been put up for this class of trade as compared with the very satisfactory grading of the imported stocks. They assert that the Canadian manufacturers of these stocks would have been able to hold this trade, if, two years ago, they had introduced some rules of grading and inspection which would be satisfactory to the sash and door manufacturers. To-day, not only does this situation apply to cut- ting up grades, but shows signs of extending to the common and dressing grades of pine, particularly in 8 in., 10 in. and 12 in., as some of the dealers are beginning to feel that they can buy a very satis- factory grade in the imported stock at the same price as the Canadian stock. There seems to be a fair amount of hemlock available at the present time, owing to the falling off in the building trade. Dealers are not buying extensively except in certain sizes in which they may be low. B.C. shingles are showing a tendency to advance slightly, owing to the fact that the duty of 50c a thousand has been taken off. Dealers in Ontario will possibly find in another season that B. C. shingles are enjoying a much wider market in the United States and that they will find it difficult to secure stocks. One prominent wholesaler states that he expects dealers will soon be begging for shingles just as they were some three years ago when the price advanced to $3.85 per thou- sand wholesale. The United States markets take an 18 in. shingle and the manufacturers prefer to make an 18 in. shingle rather than the 16 in. for the Ontario market. Lath are pretty scarce and there are no signs of a surplus. demand is still quite good. Most of the wholesalers in Ontario are discussing the yellow pine situation quite keenly and expressing the opinion that retailers are making a mistake in throwing over Canadian pine so completely, as the time is likely to come in the near future when yellow pine prices will advance from $3 to $4 per thousand feet and they will then have to go back to Canadian stocks and consumers will be much less pleased with them. The Eastern Canada A fair volume of business is being done in Montreal, but com- pared with the very active business of last year, trade is in reality dull. Prices are maintained however, particularly for the lower grades. No one seems at all disposed to express an opinion regarding the im- mediate future of the trade and, as to foretelling the conditions next spring, no one will say anything more than that they are hoping for renewed activity. Since the removal of the duty upon lumber enter- ing the United States, exports of stock which had been held until the passing of the Tariff Act, have been quite extensive. An increase is also reported in the quantity of stocks being exported to Great Britain. Shipping space has been more plentiful and large quantities are being rushed across the Atlantic. An improvement is noted in the market for eastern spruce at New York. A better movement is under way than was the case a month ago. Mills seem to have ample stocks however, and no price increases of importance are reported. Yard stocks are low and there is every prospect of an active business in spruce during the winter. At Bos- ton, the trade in spruce has been less active during the past fortnight. Spruce frames and dimension are selling as a rule at $24, although holders are trying to secure $24.50. Since the removal of the duty, random has shown a tendency towards weakening, Boards are quiet Review of Current Trade Conditions and are bringing about $23. Boards planed on one side are bringing $24 and matched boards $25. The demand for hardwoods at New York is broadening and a better average of prices is reported. Yards are short of stock in most cases and need their orders filled immediately. At Boston the prices for hardwood are steady, but no stronger, and the market is rather slow. , j Ft ea ne, SINGLE AND DOUBLE CYLINDERS WITH TWO AND THREE ROLLS AND AUXILIARY OR BABY PRESS ROLLS Every Pulp Mill Owner Should Investigate the Merits of Our Machines ( Pneumatic Save-Alls Wet Machines “Several Designs” | Pneumatic Sulphite Thickners Pulp Thickners or Slushers S : l : Q } Pneumatic Water Filters Vacuum Pumps pecia ties: Centrifugal Screens ““Improved”’ Blowers ‘“‘Positive Pressure” Couch Rolls “‘Spirally Wound”’ Cylinder Moulds Suction Rolls Rock Maple Press Rolls Your Pulp Mill Requirements Solicited. Correspondence a Pleasure. Sherbrooke Machinery Company, Limited Sherbrooke . Quebec Jenckes Boilers WE make a specialty of large Tubular Boilers for regular or Dutch oven setting for saw mill service. Our Boilers are built to conform with the various Provincial Inspection Acts and each is rigidly inspected and tested under high pressure before shipment. Ask for quotation. The Jenckes Machine Co. Limited Sherbrooke - Montreal - St. Catharines - Cobalt - South Porcupine - Vancouver - Rossland Works: Sherbrooke, Que.,’ St. Catharines, Ont. 50 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Upper St. John Cut will be Ninety One Million Van Buren, Me., October 18:—Estimates which have recently been prepared indicate that the entire lumber cut on the upper St. John River, both the Maine and New Brunswick sides, for the winter of 1913-14, will be about 91,000,000 feet, of which 20 000 000 will go to St. John and 65,000,000 to Van Buren mills. A. E. Hammond will handle about 13,000,000 feet by rail. Hammond and Sirosis will cut about 5,000,000 feet which will go to Van Buren over the Bangor and Aroostook Railway. F. W. Collins & Son will cut 8,000,000 feet for Mr. Hammond in Northern New Brunswick which will go to Van Buren. The estimates of the total cut for this section on both sides of the Sit John River which have been secured from an authoritative source are given as follows :— John A. Morrison for the St. John Lumber Company of Van Buren, on the Baker branch, 12,000,000 feet. W. J. Noble, for Stetson, Cutler & Co., of St. John, on the main St. John River above Seven Islands, 6,000,000. Albert Currier for Stetson, Cutler & Co., of St. John, on the main St. John River above Seven Islands, 5,000,000. Flavien Chouinard for the St. John Lumber Company of Van Buren, on the Baker branch, 5,000,000; on the Big Black, 7,000,000. Robert J. Potts for the St. John Lumber Company of Van Buren, on the Allagash branch, 5,000,000. Joseph M. Michaud for the St. John Lumber Company of Van 3uren, on the Allagash, 5,000,000. Charles E. Jones for the St. John Lumber Company of Van Bur- en, on the Little Black, 3,000,000. W. H. Cunliffe Sons for the Stetson, Cutler Company of St. John, on the Allagash, 6,000,000. Sie John Lumber Company of Van Buren for themselves, on the Little Black, 6,000,000. John E. Dickey for Randolph & Baker of St. John, on the Little Black, 3,000,000. John Kilburn for Murray & Gregory of St. John, on the North- west branch, 6,000,000. England Lumber Company for the Van Buren Lumber Company of Van Buren, on their Iroquois and the Madawaska, 9,000,000. Hammond & Sirosis for A. E. Hammond of Van Buren, on T. 17 R. S., to be hauled by rail over B. & A., 5,000,000. S. W. Collins & Son for A. E. Hammond of Van Buren, on the line of the International Railway, to be hauled by rail, 8,000,000. -Glasgow Quarterly Timber Trade Report Edmiston & Mitchells, Glasgow, in their Quarterly Timber Cir- cular, under date of September 30th report as follows:—The timber trade in this district during the past quarter has continued in a more or less dull condition, with the demand at no time attaining anything more than mediocre proportions, and but for the fact that the ship- building industry has called for fair supplies of wood-goods, the re- sults obtained would have been much more disappointing. As it 1s, the movement into consumption shows a considerable decrease in com- parison with last year. There have been signs in different directions that the trade boom experienced during the last few years is now on the wane, and that a spell of quieter trade is in prospect. Some of the allied industries are already complaining of scarcity of new work, which is naturally being reflected in the demands from these sources. Wagon-builders and cabinet-makers both come under this category, and shipbuilders who are still well employed with old contracts, are also finding new work anything but plentiful. There is therefore less forward buying in evidence, the tendency being to keep stocks as low as possible, par- ticularly as it is felt that values have reached top level. Turning to the statistical position, the imports for the nine months are about fifteen per cent. less than for the corresponding period last year, while the consumption also shows a regrettable shrinkage of about twenty per cent. With regard to the stocks remaining at this date, it may be said that while they are by no means unduly heavy, they are of a fairly ample nature in view of the unsatisfactory condi- tions ruling. Values for the most part have kept reasonably steady, a fact which in some measure is due to the moderation of imports, as had these reached at all heavy proportions, it is undoubted that values would have met with a set-back. As it is, there are few alterations of any importance to report. The Clyde shipbui!ding returns show that the output for the nine months to 193 vessels of 488,180 tons, as compared with 197 vessels of 472,273 tons in the corresponding period last year, and 180 vessels of 433,218 tons for the first nine months of 1911. There is now every prospect of last year’s record output being exceeded. Imports From British North America Pine logs—The import for the nine month’s to date amount to only 276 loads as compared with 2,740 loads for the corresponding period last year. The consumption for the nine months is merely 210 loads, and the stock now stands at 3,073 loads. These is an entire absence of demand, and no sales of any importance have transpired this year. Values are only nominal. . Oak logs——The import over the nine months amounted to 963 loads, and coneiered for the most part of deliveries against contracts. A moderate enquiry has existed for timber of good average dimen- sions, and a few sales of such were reported at firm values. Ilm logs.—Arrivals to date total 1,135 loads. A moderately steady demand has continued in evidence, particularly for timber suit- able for shipbuilding purposes, and values are fully maintained. The stock on hand of 1,503 loads is by no means excessive. Birch—Logs.—There have been very logs which were, however, almost entirely in fulfilment of contract, and a good proportion of which are included in the stock shown on hand at this date. Consignment timber has met with only moderate request, and values were barely maintained. Lumber.—An active de- mand has existed for planks at full prices, and any consignment ship- ments which came to hand were readily disposed of on arrival. Pine deals and sidings.—Imports this season have been on quite a moderate scale, but, nevertheless, have proved more than adequate to overtake the requirements of the market. The little demand in evi- dence was confined chiefly to the lower grades as regards both deals and sidings, any movement which occurred j in first quality being quite infinitesimal. Values have undergone little alteration. Spruce deals, etc—The business in Spruce has been of a disap- pointing nature, a fact which is very largely due to the increasing competition from the Baltic. There was a moderate import of Quebec and Lower Port deals, but difficulty was experienced in securing ship- per’s ideas of values. Liverpool and Manchester Trade Statistics The import, consumption and stock of spruce, pine and birch at Liverpool and Manchester on October Ist, are reported by H. W. Lightburne and Company, Liverpool, as follows :— Spruce and Birch Month Ending September 30th, 1913 Liverpool Import Consumption Stock 1911. 1912. 1913. 1911. 1912. 1928. 1911. 192." 1903 N.B. & N.S. Spruce & Pine, Stds.... 1,070 2,640 2,180 4,100 4,060 4,140 7,250 8,320 7,840 Birch Logs, Loads 60 40 0 160 180 60 900 1,140 520 Birch Planks, Stds. 170 164 164 85 "9 - 188 546’ | S6xemmty Manchester Spruce, Stds. 6,460 5,040 6,530 6,730 6,750 3,080 18,770 15,870 25,270 Birch Logs, Loads 80 80 0 260 180 20 260 500 320 Birch Plands, Stds. 6 127 18 109 79 30 121 794 551 Stocks in Manchester and Liverpool Combined Spruce 1909. 1910. 1911. 1912. 1913. Manchester ... 16,360 22,080 18,770 15,870 25,270 Liverpool 7,600 9,440 7,250 8,320 7,840 23,960 31,520 26,020 24,190 33,110 Stds Birch Logs Manchester ....... ... .. 80 100 260 500 320 Liverpool * 960 220 900 1,140 520 1,040 320 1,160 1,640 - 840 Loads. Birch Planks Manchester ... 1,309 752 121 794 551 Liverpool 540 346 546 867 715 1,849 1,098 667 1,661 1,266 Stds. Pine Timber Demand Still Quiet at Liverpool Farnworth & Jardine, Liverpool, under date of October Ist re- port as follows:—The business of the past month was much inter- rupted through labour troubles. Imports in the aggregate were on a par with corresponding month last year, but owing to the difficulty in handing them, through traffic disorganisation, the deliveries were very much restricted, being fully 28 per cent. below September of last year. Stocks have accordingly increased, and of some of the leading articles are now too heavy, but values generally have been fairly main- tained. Ocean deal freights are lower, partly owing to the absence of demand in this direction. e again been quite moderate; there is no improvement in the demand to report, but heavy arrivals of round a CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Fir Lumber and Timber Manufactured from the Finest Standing Timber in British Columbia, in Canada’s Largest Sawmill Railroad and Structural Timber, Flooring, Ceiling, Cross Arms and Interior Finish PROMPT SHIPMENT NZDF NNOWDWN Aey AZ=7WDoorn Wem © & Capacity 750,000 ft. daily We Dress Timber up to 24 x 36 Mail or Wire your Inquiries to nearest Branch Sales Office— TORONTO 70 King Street East Hugh A. Rose, Repr i WINNIPEG, MAN. Parmets Building HW Bikes, ata. MANITOBA Travelling Representative H. Paterson SASKATCHEWAN i a W. W. North and C. M. Cooke ALBERTA Montgomery and E. S. Malone A. : Mail or Wire HEAD OFFICE, Fraser Mills, B. C. 52 CANADA LUMBERMAN values rule high. Waney pine, Ist class: About 500 loads of large average wood have been imported to Manchester on contract; the de- mand continues quiet, and the deliveries small, but values show little change; stocks are sufficient. 2nd class is only in limited request ; Stock though not heavy, appear adequate. Square pine.—No ar- rivals; the demand is very slow. Red pine—Practically no demand ; the stock is light. Oak.—The arrivals of about 33,000 feet to Man- chester, largely on contract, will probably go direct into consumption ; deliveries small, but stocks are moderate, and values steady. “ Elm.— The import of 9,000 feet to Manchester was chiefly contract wood ; deliveries show improvement; values are very firm, and stocks moder- ate. Pine deals—The arrivals in quantity about similar to the pre- vious month, but deliveries were restricted owing to transport diffi- culties, and stocks have increased; the demand is rather quiet, but values are firm. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia spruce and pine deals—The imports to the Mersey (including. Manchester) during the past month amounted to 8,710 stds., against 7,680 stds. for the corresponding month last year; the consumption, taking into account the great diffi- culties in obtaining delivery, owing to labour strikes, may be con- sidered satisfactory; still, stocks have increased, and are now too heavy. There is little change in cargoes value to report, but in liner shipments lower prices were accepted during the strikes. Pine deals are in fair request at steady prices. Birch Logs.—There have been no arrivals; deliveries have been small, but stocks are light and values firm. Planks.—With small im- port and deliveries fairly satisfactory, stocks are now reduced to moderate compass; values are firm. British Columbia and Oregon Pine.—The arrivals have been by the liners, viz., about 25,000 cubic feet, logs and lumber; only a limit- ed enquiry, and stocks are ample; values are steady. Glasgow Markets for Mahogany, etc. Cant & Kemp’s, 52 Saint Enoch Square, Glasgow, under date of October 3, report as follows:—Mahogany.—The stock is moderate and is chiefly in importers’ hands. Prices are firm. Walnut logs and lumber.—The stock of logs is light as well as the stock of lumber. There is only a moderate demand which is chiefly for parcels of prime grade and wide average. Small and inferior timber is difficult to sell. Quotations are:—logs, 3/6 to 6/6 per c.ft.; lumber, prime grade, 5/- to 7/; medium grade, 3/3 to 4/; culls, 2/- to 2/6,—all per cubic foot, according to specification. U.S. oak logs, etc—The stock of logs is moderate and the enquiry limited. Quotations are:—2/6 to 4/3 per c.ft., according to quality and specification. The stock of quartered and plain oak boards is ample for the demand. Quotations are :— quartered oak boards, prime grade, 4/6 to 5/6; Second grade, 2/9 to 3/3; plain oak boards, prime grade, 3/- to 4/; medium grade, 2/3 to 26: culls 1/6 to 1/9 all per cubic foot according to specification. Wagon oak planks—The stock is considerably heavier than at this time last year, and more than sufficient for the demand, which has been exceedingly slow for some months past. Consignment parcels are difficult to sell. Quotations are for first class parcels, 2/3 to 2/8; and for second class, 1/9 to 2/1 all per cubic foot. Austrian wainscot oak.—The stock is light, and parcels arriving are chiefly on contract. Prices are very firm. Quebec oak.—The stock is moderate, with a fair enquiry for first class parcels suitable for railway work. Prices are steady. Ash.—The stock is light, and the demand is good, par- ticularly for first class parcels of logs. Prices are very firm, and unless some change takes place in the freight market, are likely to continue so. Birch—The stock of logs is heavy, and largely in con- sumer’s hands. The stock of planks and boards is moderate with a fair enquiry. Quotations are:—logs, 1/9 to 2/6. Planks and boards, 1/6 to 1/10 all per cubic foot according to quality and specification. Prairie Province Trade Improving Winnipeg reports indicate that wholesale and retail lumber mer- chants of that city have been experiencing an improvement in busi- ness since October Ist. Many reports were to the effect that October would compare favorably with October of 1912, from a business point of view. Good grain crops in the three prairie provinces, and the rapidity with which it is being marketed have been important factors in the stimulation of business. The building outlook for next season is encouraging, as a great deal of work that was postponed this year on account of the scarcity of money will be carried out. Mills in the prairie provinces and in the Rainy River district will probably enlarge their winter operations this year. Lumber prices are steady and an improvement is reported in collections. Payments in the country generally are expected to improve considerably towards the end of the year. Throughout Alberta the demand for lumber has been steadi- ly increasing since the completion of fall farming operations. The railroads of the United States use about 150,000,000 wooden ties each year. AND WOODWORKER Timms, Phillips & Co. of Vancouver, B.C. Readers of the Canada Lumberman will have noted the quarter- page advertisement carried for the above company for some months past, and we are pleased to say that we have the company’s authority for the statement that their shipments to eastern points have shown a steady and gratifying increase in volume following the initial orders sent forward. The firm specialize in fir, spruce and cedar lumber, and red cedar shingles, their output in these lines being of a very high quality, and prompt filling of orders is a cardinal principle of their business. A short sketch of the men at the head of the company . will no doubt prove interesting. H. Timms, president, is well and favorably known to the trade in Western Canada, arid to many of the Eastern dealers as well, owing to his eight years’ connection with the industry in Vancouver, most of which was spent in the service of the Imperial Timber & Trading Company, Limited, as manager. In that position his energy, business aggressiveness and knowledge of market conditions became marked qualities, which won for him a prominent place among the lumbermen of the province. In January last Mr. Timms decided to engage in business on his own account, the firm of Timms, Phillips & Company, Limited, being then formed. T. N. Phillips, vice-president and partner, also enjoys a wide acquaintance with the lumber buyers of the West, having been man- ager of-the Burley Lumber Company, Limited, Vancouver, for several T.N. Phillips, Vice-Pres. of Timms, Phillips & Co., Vancouver. Herbert Timms, President of Timms, Phillips & Co., Vancouver. years, and previous to coming West had been connected with the Rat Portage Lumber Company at. Kenora, Ont., his birthplace. While learning the lumber business Mr. Phillips became a hockey player whose brilliant work in forward position made him a tower of strength and caused the leading teams in the east to seek the aid of his effective stick. In 1903, while attending McGill College, he played with the Montreal seven, champions of the world; in 1904 with the Toronto Marlboroughs, winners of the O.H.A. championship ; in 1905-7 he was captain of the famous Kenora Thistles, winners of the Stanley Cup in a famous match played with the Wanderers of Montreal; and the season of 1908 he spent with the Ottawa team. After going west Mr. Phillips did not lose touch with his favorite sport, lending his valuable aid to the formation of the Coast league and playing with the Vancouver team during the season of 1911. Mr. Phillips left Vancouver on November Ist for prairie and eastern points, and will be absent about four months. Combining business with pleasure, he will call on the trade wherever he visits, his firm having planned to take full advantage of the great demand for lumber that is predicted for next year. A report from the Saskatoon Board of Trade says that the enor- mous amount of grain which splendid weather conditions have en- abled the farmers to thresh and ship, is beginning to tax the rolling stock of the railways in a manner likely to become serious in the near future. So far little or no shortage has been experienced; and the transportation companies deserve great credit for remarkably expedi- tious handling; but, it is impossible for them to provide cars for any- thing like the wheat which will be ready for shipment in the near future, and considerable congestion may be anticipated. Naturally, most of the farmers are anxious to ship at the earliest moment, as November Ist is their settling day, and as all the elevators are filled, the shipment of the grain is the only method of turning it into money. The completion in December, 1914, of the great Dominion Govern- ment Interior Elevator at Saskatoon, will largely solve the car short- age difficulty. ' ; CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 53 Oats and F eed Specially Selected for Lumbering and Logging Trade WHOLE OATS _ (Recleaned) Either Manitoba or Ontario. CRUSHED OATS MIXED CHOP of Corn and Oats, or Barley, Corn and Oats DEXTER HORSE FEED made from Crushed Oats and Molasses, with a little Barley, Corn and Bran All kinds of Whole Grain and Ground Feed Hay and Straw Wholesale Lumber Car and Cargo Shipments JOHN M. DIVER DETROIT, MICH. “Everything in Lumber”’ Lath, Shingles, Cedar Posts, Piling, Telegraph Poles, R.R. Ties Timber for R. R. Construction and OFFICE :—413 Hammond Bldg. Commercial Purposes, a Specialty. Phone Cadillac 2275 Are You Interested g elie tas in British Colum- . market for Mill CANUCK ROLLED OATS, Package or Bulk TABLE CORN MEAL Unrivalled Facilities for Supplying Carloads or Mixed Carloads to Large Camps bia Trade? The immensity of the Lumber Industry will within a few Equipment of all kinds. Let us Demons- trate our Ad- vertising ser- vice. We please others, we can please you. years make this Province : the most im- Sain & Pr Moree b portant in the SN umberman whole Domin- NI ee aS ae VANCOUVER, B.C. : Branch at Winnipeg Te Chisholm Milling Co. Limited - Jarvis Street 5 TORONTO To the Lumbermen We are now established in our new warehouse situated on the corner of Church St.and the Esplanade, and with improved facilities and larger space, we feel confident that we can serve you better than it was possible to do in our old building, where we were very much crowded for room. We solicit business, which will have our very best attention. H. P. Eckardt & Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Church Street and Esplanade, Toronto CANADA LUMBERMAN 54 A Short-cut Method of Cruising By C. S. Judd There was recently brought to my attention a short-cut method of cruising timber or what might be called an easy method of check- cruising which has frequently been used by a prominent timberman on the Columbia River in the State of Washington. When purchasing stumpage on the basis of an estimate this tim- berman has made use of this method on occasions when he has desired a better check-cruise than merely his own ocular estimate and has desired to base the results of his fie'd work on some tangible figures. The timber that he purchases is usually of good quality, uniform in character, and as a rule is fpund on accessible valley bottoms which are readily reached by wagon roads. He drives along the road care- fully scrutinizing the timber until he comes to a spot where it appears to be of average density and average size. Here he begins at any con- venient tree picked out at random and estimates and records its dia- meter outside the bark at breast height. He then !ooks in all direc- tions and mechanically selecting the nearest tree, irrespective of what direction it is found in relation to the first tree, paces the distance and the diameter of the second tree. . he process-of selecting the next nearest tree and recording its diameter and its distance from the tree just measured is repeated until the diameters of about twenty-five trees have been recorded. Each time the nearest tree is mechanically selected, unless, of course, it has already been measured. In other words, the measurement of the diameter of any particular tree and of the distance between it and a tree that has already been measured is never repeated. The course that is taken in going from tree to tree has no reference to the points of the compass and may be described as a series of con- nected straight lines, each line varying greatly in direction according to the location of the trees. The timberman then goes back to his vehicle and carefully not- ing as before the character of the timber as he drives along selects another spot where the size and occurrence of the timber appears to be typical. Here in the same manner he measures about a score more of trees. This is repeated as many times as his convenience will allow. When he returns to his office the timberman has measurements of the diameter of a large number of trees and of the distance between them in the order in which the measurements were taken. The dia- meter of the average tree among which he has measured is then deter- mined. Being of a scientific turn of mind, this timberman recognizes the axiom that the volumes of trees vary more nearly as the squares of their diameters than as their diameters. He determines the dia- meter of the average tree therefore in the customary manner by com: puting first the average basal area of all the trees and from this the corresponding diameter. The volume of the average tree is then computed either from a volume table or from a log rule, making allow- ances for height, taper, and thickness of bark. The next step is to determine the average number of trees per acre. The distances between the measured trees are totalled and this total is divided by the number of measured distances. The result gives the average distance, measured in feet, that each tree is apart from its neighbor. This average distance is then squared to obtain the average area or ground space in square feet that each tree is al- lotted in the forest. This average area is then divided into 43,560, the number of square feet in an acre, to determine the average number of trees per acre. The rest is simple. The volume of the average tree is multiplied by the average number of trees per acre and the result is the volume of timber in board feet on an average acre. The product of this aver- age volume per acre and the acreage of the claim gives the total vol- ume or cruise on the tract of land under consideration. Mills at Vancouver and Ruskin, B. C. E.H.Heaps &Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish,etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR TIMBER AND WOODWORKER This, method of course has many drawbacks which tend to give inaccurate results. An error in selecting an area where the density of the stand and the size of trees is not representative of the whole tract will result in an estimate either too high or too low. No data for the preparation of a map can be taken by this method and the esti- mate can not be separated by species. It should be used, however, only where there is a large percentage of one species such as Douglas fir in the stand and when the desired result is only one figure for either the average volume per acre or the total cruise of timber on a sub- division of land. The advantages of this method are many. It is convenient, sim- ple and rapid. In measuring distances no regard need be taken of the cardinal points, hence there is no orientation and no compass or other instrument is needed in the work. No time is consumed in looking up section corners or lines for a starting point or in measuring and laying off the boundaries of a sample plot. _It would be interesting to test the results obtained by this method with those secured by some of the standard methods of estimating timber used by the Forest Service—Forestry Quarterly. An Important B.C. Legal Question An interesting point of law was brought up in the arbitration court in Vancouver recently before Judge McInnes. The widow and children of Gus Hill, a logging camp employee of the Victoria Lum- ber Company instituted the case under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The point at issue is whether or not a logging camp comes within the definitions of companies to which the Workmen’s Com- pensation Act applies. So far as the facts are concerned Judge Mc- Innes found for the plaintiff and reserved judgment upon the point of law. This matter is of the utmost importance to all logging camps and is one upon which no ruling has yet been made. Gus Hill was killed at Chemainus, last October by the fall of a tree and his widow claims the maximum amount, $1,500, for the loss of her husband. The act reads that the benefits are for those employed in en- gineering work, in manufacturing work, and all other works of con- struction and alteration where machinery is employed. A similar question has been up several times, but hitherto the cases have all been decided upon some less important issue. The nearest case, so far, was one in which an employee was killed during the clearing operations at Shaughnessy Heights. In that case Judge McInnes held that the clearing was an engineering operation, being part of a plan to fit the property to be a residential district. This decision was set aside later by Mr. Justice Morrison, but upon an appeal to the Court of Appeal the original decision was upheld. It is regarded as certain that, whichever way the decision goes, the matter will be taken to the Court of Appeal in order to provide a precedent. A well-known British Columbia manufacturer of lumber, writing to the Canada Lumberman, states that general trade conditions have shown little alteration during the past two or three months. The opinion prevails that for the balance of the year business will be about the same as it is at present. From the first of the year manufacturers, however, are looking for a decided improvement and are counting up- on good business by June, 1914. Other letters which the Canada Lumberman has received from British Columbia express almost iden- tical opinions to those mentioned above. Much of the piling, wharf material, and lock gates of the Panama canal are made of greenheart, said to be the most durable wood known for these purposes, which comes mainly from British Guiana. Head Office: 445 Hastings Street West VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 55 AMPHIBL WATERPROOF Reather Bel Costs Less Read that phrase%n the circle again, and remember it because it makes a big difference in regard to your belting expenses. Tanners and Manufacturers For Over 36 Years Makers of the Best Leather Belts MONTREAL TORONTO ST.JOHN, N. B. WINNIPEG VANCOUVER 511 William Street 38 Wellington St. E. 89 Prince William Street 244 Princess Street 217 Columbia Avenue a To insure satisfaction—State where belt is to run —@E CANADA LUMBERMAN uw le) The New U.S. Free List for Wood Readers of the Canada Lumberman are already familiar with the main facts in connection with the removal of the duty upon lumber entering the United States. The actual clauses referring to wood under the free list are as follows :— 647. Wood: Logs, timber, round, unmanufactured, hewn, or sawed, sided or squared; pulp woods, kindling wood, firewood, hop poles, hoop poles, fence posts, handle bolts, shingle bolts, gun blocks for gunstocks rough hewn or sawed, or planed on one side; hubs for wheels, posts, heading bolts, stave bolts, last blocks, wagon blocks, oar blocks, heading blocks, and all hke blocks or sticks, rough hewn, sawed, or bored; sawed boards, planks, deals, and other lumber, not further manufactured than sawed, planed, and tongued and grooved; clapboards, laths, pick- ets, palings, staves, shingles, ship timber, ship planking, broom handles, sawdust, and wood flour; all the foregoing not specially provided for in this section. 648. Woods: Cedar, including Spanish cedar, lignumyitae, lancewood, ebony, box, granadilla, mahogany, rosewood, satin- wood, and all forms of cabinet woods, in the log, rough, or hewn only, and red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) timber, hewn, sided, squared, or round; sticks of partridge, hair wood, pimento, orange, myrtle, bamboo, rattan, reeds unmanufactured, India malacca joints, and other woods not specially provided for in this section, in the rough, or not further advanced than cut into lengths suit- able for sticks for umbrellas, parasols, sunshades, whips, fishing rods, or walking canes. Ottawa Lumbermen Pleased With New U.S. Tariff Ottawa, October 23.—Ottawa lumbermen in general are well pleased with the alterations in the United States tariff which recently went into effect and removed a duty ranging from $1.25 to $2.25 per thousand feet on lumber going from Canada to the United States.: The prevailing opinion in Ottawa is that the new tariff will not affect local prices for some time and no one seems to be able to predict what the result will be in the long run. The immediate affect will be to assist Ottawa lumbermen in moving large stocks held up there, which were bought by United States lumbermen some time ago and held at Ottawa pending the change in the tariff. Mr. P. C. Walker, general manager at Ottawa for Shepard & Morse said that he looked for no other important change at present. Canadians Should Get the Benefit of Duty Removal A Buffalo lumberman interested in a southern mill, in speaking of the alleged prospect of severe competition from Canadian lumber under the new tariff, says there is nothing to fear in that. direction, and that he can advise mill proprietors that there is no cheap lumber in Canada that, for example, would work into the market to the detri- ment of North Carolina pine. He thinks it is unlikely that British Columbia shingles will compete to any great extent. These shingles are heavier and the freight and other costs of handling them will make up for any lowering of duty. White cedar shingles are likely to have greater entrance into the New England market. In the opin- ion of this lumberman, the new tariff law is a good thing and will stimulate, rather than retard, business. Quebec Exports of Pulpwood During 1912 Gebhart Wilbrich, United States Consul at Quebec, in a recent report to the government at Washington, says: “The price of pulp wood consumed by Canada during 1912 decreased from $6.45 to $6.02 per cord, and though the statement has often been made that the price of pulp wood exported to the United States increased greatly in 1912, the records of this office furnish no evidence of that fact, as the invoice prices of wood sold during 1912 are substantially the same as in former years. The restrictions placed on the exportation of pulp wood from this province in May, 1910, were removed from four limits in December, 1912, with the expectation, it seems, that such removal would enable the four paper-producing companies to export their products to the United States free of duty. As it was apparent, however, that those companies were not in the position to export wood, because they re- quired it for their own use, and hence that no corresponding benefit was extended to American importers of wood, no freedom of duty was granted by the United States, thus leaving the partial abrogation of the Quebec restrictive policy without beneficial effect, either to American purchasers of wood or to Quebec exporters of pulp and paper. That the adherence to this policy of restriction on the part of Canadian provinces will not result either in materially reducing the quantity of pulp wood obtainable by American consumers, or in rais- ing the prices of this wood, seems reasonably certain in light of the figures furnished and of the material still available for years to come. There is little doubt that a considerable increase in the exports of AN BO WiQOIDW ORK ER pulp wood and its products to the United States will’ continue from year to year, for wood and water power have just begun to be used to any great extent in manufactures in this province and are capable of indefinite expansion. One large pulp and paper mill in the north- western portion of this district with ample water power and large public limits, now turns out great quantities of pulp and paper, and ships all of its products to the United States. Another mill in the northern part of this district started to make paper in 1912, and will soon run to its full capacity. A third mill on the Saguenay River was greatly enlarged in 1912, and has now begun shipping paper as well as pulp. A fourth mill a few miles from this city has increased its output, and is preparing to increase its capacity still further. A fifth mill is now being built near Quebec, and will be ready to start by the end of this year. All of these mills have fine water power and great timber resources, which, given favorable market conditions, will boom the pulp and paper business greatly in the near future. In ad- dition to this, the possibilities of future development of the large wood and power resources of the lower St. Lawrence and of the Island of Anticosti, at the mouth of the. St. Lawrence, indicate the extent to which the pulp and paper industry of this province may develop in the next decade. The increase in forest exports to the United States was, however, not confined to pulp wood, pulp, and news print, but extended to the various classes of lumber and timber, which in-1912 were $1,259,372 against $778,249 in 1911. Personal News of Interest to Lumbermen Mr. J. Stanley Cook, secretary of the Montreal Lumber Associa- tion, and assistant secretary of the Montreal Board of Trade, was married on October 14 to Miss Jeannette Diemer. The marriage took place in Cleveland, Ohio. Members of the American Forestry Association throughout the United States and Canada are being advised that a forestry conference will be held on November 18, 19 and 20 in connection with the Na- tional Conservation Congress in Washington. At this Congress re- ports will be presented by ten sub-committees, upon the results of their investigations into forestry and lumbering problems. R. W. Breadner, formerly tariff expert for the Canadian Manu- facturers’ Association, who was appointed last year chief appraiser for the Department of Customs at Ottawa, has been selected to act as chief adviser to Hon. W. T. White, Minister of Finance, in tariff matters. Mr. Breadner will advise the minister concerning any changes which may be proposed in existing customs tariff of Canada. Mr. A. G. McIntyre, who was recently appointed to the position of chief of the government’s department for the study of wood pro- ducts, recently spent several weeks: at Madison, Wis., studying the methods and organization of the forest products laboratory at that place. Mr. McIntyre will make an extensive report upon his obser- vations at Madison, with a view to assisting the government in the establishing of the forest research laboratory at Montreal in connec- tion with McGill University. J: B. Fraser, president of the Fraser-Bryson Lumber Company, and well known among the lumbermen of this Province, has just had the painful experience of being lost while ranging in one of his com- pany’s wood limits. In company with his cousin, Robert Chamberlain of Detroit, he went into one of the company’s limits in Pontiac County with which he was not very familiar. They left the camp early in the morning to examine the timber, and Mr. Fraser, who has had great experience in the woods, thought there would be no difficulty in striking camp on their return. Unfortunately he left his compass in a coat in the camp and, as the sky became overcast, it was not pos- sible to judge bearings by the sun. The two men wandered in the woods for three days, during which time much rain fell, and they had no other food than wild berries. They were finally located by search parties sent out from the shanty. When discovered they were on the verge of exhaustion from hunger and weary tramping through a track- less forest. . Railway Companies Will Cancel Cartage Arrangements After December, 31st all agreements between the railway com- panies and the cartage companies for the handling of freight will be cancelled. This was the decision of the railways at a conference between the companies and the Board of Trade held in Montreal on October 17th. The public will therefore have to make its own cart- age arrangements direct with the companies, this applying to all parts of Canada. The railways are determined not to go on with the present system, on the ground that it greatly complicates their busi- ness. , Mr. Francis Rosconi, a 1etired lumberman, died at his residence in Maisonneuve, P.Q., on Oetober 3. Mr. Rosconi formerly carried on business at Actonville, P.Q., retiring twenty years ago. He was 79 years of age. CANADA ILUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 57 Easy, Get A Linderman Thisis what they all say who have tried it out DOMINION BOX AND PACKAGE COMPANY LIMITED MONTREAL, CANADA June 25th, 1913 Messrs Canadian Linderman Co., Ltd., Woodstock, Ontario Gentlemen :— Answering yours of June 23rd. regarding the matter of Economy in the use of your machines would say that it is pretty early yet to make any definite statement as to the ultimate saving by this process. ‘lhe gross saving in our case amounts to about $4.co per day in labor and about $4.00 or $5.00 per day in lumber per machine, not to mention of course the very superior job which we secure and the fact that we can have solid stock of any size at any time. What our net saving would be considering the repairs necessary as against the groovers and squeezers heretofore used, we are of course not ina position to say at this time. ‘ If the 8’ machine operates as continuously and satisfactorily as the 4’ machine has done we are inclined to think that the repairs and replacements on the Linderman Machine would be about the same as upon the groovers and squeezers replaced by them. We are sorry that we cannot give you more definite information, but you will realize that it1s a little early to quote exact figures. In any case, however, we are well pleased with the process and the results and intend to make these figures safe or better them by eternal vigilance in the matter of maximum output and minimum repairs. ) Very truly yours, C. By FULLER JR. Superintendent. Canadian Linderman Co., Ltd. Muskegon, Mich. —Factories at— Woodstock, Ont. mn ie.) OPPORTUNITIES q "4 E own and offer for sale on attractive terms a few especi- ally well selected tracts of timber running from 50 million to one billion feet that are ready for immed- late operation, having a good local de- mand at high prices. The timber on the Pacific Coast is the last stand of the the great for- ests. Well selected timber in British Columbia is the best investment on this Continent and offers especially at- tractive inducements for manufacturers. For further particulars, address A. C. Frost Company Corn Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO LATH Campbell - MacLaurin Lumber Co. Limited Board of Trade Building, MONTREAL Spruce of J and Buyers | Hemlock Boards, Sizes, Lath and Shingles. We buy F.O.B. Car or Cargo or sell on commission. We Pay The Woodstock Lumber Co. ©2*" | 131 State Street, Boston, Mass. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER EDGINGS Ontario Daniel Senecal will erect a box and basket factory at Wyoming, Ont. A by-law granting a fixed assessment of $20,000 to the Goderich Organ Company was passed by the ratepayers of Goderich, recently. The company is arranging to make important extensions to its plant. The Riordon Paper Company have started another digester at Hawkes- bury, making 13 machines at their two mills. A fourteenth will be started in a few days, bringing the number up to the maximum. The Scholey Bros. planing mill at 191-195 Ontario street, Toronto, Ont., was recently destroyed by fire, which is believed to have been of incendiary origin. The loss will be in the neighborhood of $7,000, which is fully covered by insurance. The Parry Sound Basket and Veneer Company, Limited, has been incor- porated with a capital of $60,000, to manufacture baskets and crates, and to carry on business as lumber operators, timber merchants and manutacturers and dealers in wood products, with head office at Stoney Creek. The provi- sional directors are S. D. Biggar, F. F. Treleaven and R. W. Treleaven, all of Hamilton. A serious boiler explosion occurred in Manley Chew’s sawmill at Dollar- town, near Midland, Ont., on October 21st, causing the death of two employees. Three other employees were seriously injured. The boiler and engine rooms were demoralized and the whole mill was moved from its foundation. A fire commenced after the explosion, but was extinguished before causing any damage. A meeting of the creditors of the Dryden Timber & Power Company, Dryden, Ont., was held recently in Toronto, at which Mr. D. L. Mather, of Winnipeg, president of the company, was appointed liquidator. It is reported that the company will be reorganized and that the liquidator was authorized to borrow $200,000 to continue operations. Mr. J. B. Beveridge will continue as manager. Operations are being carried on to the fullest extent during re- organization. It is expected that in a few months the affairs of the company will be placed on a sound footing. The Greater Ottawa Lumber Company suffered another serious loss by fire during the third week of October. The flames destroyed the whole plant and stock of the company, entailing a loss of $60,000, nearly all of which is. covered by insurance. It is thought that over-heated machinery caused the fire. The mill was valued at $30,000 and the stock at the same figure. The mill was opened two years ago. Rebuilding will commence at once. The company is composed of E. P. Magrath, P. J. Dawson and T. J. McGowan. The contract for Section 2 of the Welland Canal has been let by the Dominion Government to the firm of Baldry, Yerburg and Hutchinson, of London, England, and St. Catharines, Ont. The contract price is slightly un- der $5,500,000. There are now under contract three sections of the new canal and there remains six sections for which tenders will be called. These ten- ders will be let with as little delay as possible. The advertisements for sec- tion 4 are now practically ready and will probably be issued in a few days. The Rosedale Saw Mill Company recently complained to the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners that the Canadian Northern Railway had increased their switching charges from their siding to the C. N. R. inter- changes with the C. P. R. and G. T. R. in the Toronto terminals. The saw- mill company also charged that the C. N. R. discriminited against them in favor of another lumber company. The C. N. R., at a former hearing had been ordered to furnish certain important information in connection with the case. This information was not forthcoming at the last sitting and Chairman Drayton intimated that if it was not provided soon the Board might be obliged to make an order which the railway company would not like. The railway company’s representatives stated that the information would be forth- coming quickly. The Rosedale Saw Mill Company reported that they had been compelled to shut down on account of the increase in the railway company’s charges. The Andrews Lumber Company, Limited, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., notice of whose incorporation was recently published in the Canada Lumberman, are a Canadian corporation with capital stock placed at $150,000. The company are operating sixty miles north of the Sault in Alona Bay. They are build- ing a solid rock dock about 1,000 feet long with.an “L” across the end about 125 feet long. The dock is 25 feet wide and the “L” 35 feet wide. The com- pany will have 25 feet of water inside the dock. The Andrews Lumber Com- pany have 6,400 acres of mixed hardwood, pine and spruce. Birch predomin- ates in their limits and there is also a small amount of cedar. They are. building! a circular mill, leaving room behind the saw to put in a re-saw at a later date. They are also building a tie mill, shingle mill and lath mill. In addition to the limits owned by the company there is a great deal of timber surrounding them which can be bought at favorable prices as they need it. The output will be about 4,000,000 feet of hardwood, spruce and pine lumber, fully half of which will be birch; 3,000 to 5,000 cords of spruce pulpwood, 25,- 000 to 35,000 cedar ties, 5,000 to 10,000 cedar poles and about 50,000 cubic feet of white pine board timber. The mill is being built right on the shore. The company have a large pond and are also putting in a hoist so that they can take logs from the lake and dump them into the pond. Eastern Canada W. & J. Reg. Sharples, lumber dealers, Quebec, P.Q., have been registered. Dupont & Frere, sawmillers, Ste. Flore, P.Q., have been registered. The Provincial Lumber & Supply Company, Montreal, P.O., has been registered. R. T. Smith & Company, Hillsdale Avenue, Westmount, P.Q., suffered loss by fire at their sash and door factory recently. The damage amounted to about $25,000. The British Industrial Company, owners of large timber limits ‘on the CANADA LUMBERMAN Salmon River, intend to erect a large paper mill in the lake St. John district, Quebec. The plant will be located on the Ashuapmouchouan River, the chief tributary of Lake St. John. A large quantity of lumber belonging to Deschenaux Bros., sash and door manufacturers, Verdun, P.Q., has been destroyed by fire. The outbreak com- menced in the yards. Six houses belonging to the Estate James Davidson Lumber Company, together with all their contents, were recently destroyed by fire at Davidson, P.Q. The cause of the fire is unknown. f The Beauce Pulp & Lumber Company, 68 Peter Street, Quebec, P.Q., are considering plans for building a new mill at Scott Junction, P.Q., to replace the one which was recently destroyed by fire. A meeting of the bondholders of the Chicoutimi Pulp Company has been called by the Royal Trust Company for November 3, to consider a proposal for the exchange of the company’s 5 per cent. 30-year bonds into 6 per cent. 30-year bonds. y Active work has commenced upon the creation of the new Forest Pro- ducts Laboratory which the Dominion Government is establishing at Mont- real in connection with McGill University. It is expected that in the neigh- borhood of $116,000 will be expended during the first year for machinery, equipment, salaries, etc., and that this sum will be increased from year to year. The mills of the Argenteuil Lumber Company, Morin Heights, P.Q., have been totally destroyed by fire. The plant was a very good one, the company manufacturing clapboards, shingles and lath. A small electric plant which supplied the district and mills with power and light was also destroyed. The damage is estimated at $30,000 with $10,000 insurance. The company were very busy, a large number of orders being in hand. A. E. Hammond, of Bangor, Me., one of the best known lumbermen on the St. John River, has sold his interests in the Van Buren Lumber Company to Hon. W. W. Thomas, of Portland, Me., and has begun the erection of a new and modern mill at Violette Brook in Van Buren. The mill will have a capacity of about 10,000,000 feet of long lumber and 25,000,000 shingles an- nually. It is stated that Mr. Thomas, in this purchase, was acting for Stetson, Cutler & Company, who thereby secured a controlling interest in the com- pany. The new owners will not take over the plant until 1914. The box factory at Wilkins Siding, Queen’s County, N.S., belonging to W. H. McElwain, of Boston, which was recently destroyed by fire, is being rebuilt on a much larger scale and the owners expect that it will be ready to start up early in November. The entire supply of box stock, amounting to about 6,000,000 feet per year is handled through this mill from boards fur- nished to the company on a long time contract by the Sable Lumber Com- pany, of which the W. H. McElwain Company are the managing owners. The Sable Lumber Company have recently started up four of their sawmills and expect to run them continuously until June 1st, 1914, An extremely severe drought which prevailed throughout southwestern Nova Scotia recent- ly, prevented the company from making an earlier start at these mills. Western Canada Finch & Withers, lumber dealers, Strathclair, Man., recently suffered loss by fire. T. D. Robinson & Sons Limited, lumber and fuel dealers, Winnipeg, Man., recently suffered loss by fire. The loss was covered by insurance. The Fort Qu’Appelle Boat Building & Woodworking Company, Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask., is building a factory at a cost of about $50,000. The M. & E. Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated at Cal- gary, Alta., with a capital of $10,000. Calgary will be the headquarters. The Hanbury Manufacturing Company, Brandon, Man., have postponed, until the summer of 1914, their plans for extending their plant for the manu- facturing of office furniture and fixtures. The Everett Pulp & Paper Company has been incorporated in British Columbia with head offices at Vancouver. The capital stock is $672,000. The company intend to erect a pulp and paper mill in British Columbia. The Vancouver Lumber Company, Vancouver, B.C., has agreed to accept the award of $16,875 and $2,500 costs made to them in the recent arbitration proceedings against the city of Vancouver for damage done to their property by the construction of Connaught bridge. The plaintiffs have claimed dam- ages amounting to $519,000. The Weeks Dunell Cedar Company has been incorporated in British Columbia with capital of $50,000 and head office at Fanny Bay. The company will take over the option for the purchase of a portion of district lot 43, Neweastle district, Vancouver Island, from Geo. Stevens. The objects of the company are to carry on business as manufacturers of and dealers in cedar _and other shingles, also to manufacture and deal in various other lumber and timber products. The Bishop’s Crossing (P.Q.) Sash and Door Company, Limited, has obtained a Quebec charter. The capital is $30,000. The incor- porators are: E. B. Evans, Julius W. Bishop, Thomas FE. Evans, Thomas L. Tite and Hector H. Dunn, all of Bishop’s Crossing. The recent railway disaster on the Midland Railway, in England, in which a number of people were burned to death, causes the Chemi- cal Trade Journal and Chemical Engineer to say that it is “urging no counsels of perfection, but that it is perfectly practicable to render wood non-inflammable, and for a long time past all the woodwork em- ployed in the construction of the rolling stock on the underground railways of London has been so treated.’ The idea that steel cars should be constructed for passenger traffic does not seem to meet with any great consideration at present. AND. WOODWORKER 59 Wanted Lumber E are in the market and pay cash “for .1’°(Cull Birch, *1’ Cull Elm, 1” Cull Maple, and No. 2 Hemlock, for stock both in ship- ping condition and to be sawn. Correspondence with mills solicited for above mentioned stock and for any other lumber, lath or posts you may have to offer. Read Bros., Ltd. Lumber and Lath 43 Victoria Street Pine, Hemlock, Spruce and Hardwoods Toronto, Ont. Pine Red and White Spruce Lumber and Timber Write for our Stock List. We always have on hand a good supply of the above line — fine well seasoned stock. Thos. Mackarell & Co. Montreal Ottawa 60 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER BARIENGER BRAKING DEVICE The brake is quick and positive in action and can be relied upon to brake the heaviest loads. A simple and easily operated braking device for assisting heav- ily loaded sleighs guided by hor- ses in the descent of steep hills and mountain roads. Send for our catalogue Ryther & Pringle Co. Carthage, N.Y. “Hamilton” Sawmill Machinery We're specialists in machinery for stationary sawmills, and, as we have never built any other kind, our machinery is the result of over fifty years’ concentrated experience. It is therefore better—in design, workmanship and operation—because our knowledge of | these thing's is exact, and we have worked all our knowledge into our machinery. It is always built to produce lumber economically—our line includes circular gangs, stock gangs, twin circulars, steam tension band mills and steam set works—some of the most suc- cessful labor and time-saving sawing machines built. Do you know of another builder who manufactures them all ? As we build all these machines in different sizes, we are able to give you exceptional service. Write us when you need machinery William Hamilton Company, Limited Peterborough, Ontario “Brazel Patent” Known in every Camp from the Atlantic to the Pacific as the most satisfac- tory Snow Plow made. SNOW PLOWS Combination Model, Lumber- man’s Snow Plow, can be used either with or without Rut Cutter. One man to operate. Adjusting wheels close together make change for light or heavy work in an instant. Wings placed to throw snow 9 wider than sleigh track ov narrower if desired. Height of mouldboards prevent snow falling back on track. Brazel Plows cut 6” wider than logging sleighs, roll snow outside track and away from roadway. Cut off knolls, fills up holes and leave a perfectly level road. Cut off dirt and manure heaps from an ice road leaving a clean roadbed. Roll up and push entirely away from the road, 12’ of loose snow each time the plow passes over. THE BATEMAN-WILKINSON CO., LIMITED successors to THE WILKINSON PLOUGH CO., LIMITED, TORONTO, CANADA Catalogue and prices on application CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 61 FIRE PREVENTION anp PROTECTION LUMBER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK Our wide Experience with the Cause of Fires effecting Lumber and Wood- workers enables us to render Efficient Service in Reducing the Hazard in your Risk and also meet your requirements for the greatest Economy consistent with Safety LUMBER INSURERS GENERAL AGENCY J. M. MOOREHOUSE, Manager E. D. HARDY, Canadian Manager W. S. JELLIFF, Manager 201 McIntyre Block, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA 24 Central Chambers, OTTAWA, ONTARIO 505 Corbett Bldg., PORTLAND, OREGON ATKINS STERLING SAWS Made in Canada Band, Circular, Cross Cut A Perfect Saw for Every Purpose E. C. ATKINS & CO., srertine ‘saws Factory, HAMILTON, ONT. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell Street The Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd. With Mills at Winnipeg, Man. Vancouver, B. C. Harrison River, B. C. Kenora, Ont. Rainy River, Ont. and Banning, Ont. Manufacturers of Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors And all kinds of Woodwork and Interior Finish. Also Box Shooks and Packing Cases. White and Red Pine Lumber, Maple Flooring, Hardwood Lumber, Turned and Band Saw Work, Cedar Posts and Poles, Tamarac, Piling etc. upon: Fhe Rat Portage Lumber Co., Limited - Winnipeg, Man. D. C. CAMERON, President and General Manager, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A Abbot Company, D. S. American Engine & Boiler W i Woodworking Mach. Co.. CS.Guiss. Amer. Anderson & Co., \reall Bros. .. Pt 35 Atkins Company, E.'G -. Atlantic Lumber Co. .. Auger & Son 2572) =. Baldwin Locomotive Works .. .. Bartram Brothers, Limited .. Bateman-Wilkinson Co. Bathurst Lumber Company Batts, Limited .-. 3erlin Machine Works Beck Mfg. Co., C pee Fete Bradley Lumber Co., E. C. .. Brennen & Sons, M. .. Denison & Co. William H. .. C Breeze, Bromley, Caflisch Bros. 2 Cameron & Company .. Wag nne Campbell-MacLaurin ies Come Canadian Locomotive Co. .. Canada Wood Specialty Co. iL Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. Canadian Fairbanks Co., Ltd. Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co... Can. Linderman Company .. .. Canadian Office & School Puen ture Company .. Can. Western Lumber Gon ays Cant & Kemp .. .. Capital Wire Cloth iC Carborundum Company .. Carss Mackinaw Company .. .. . Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. .. Chisholm Milling Co. Christy-Moir Company me Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co. . Climax Mfg. Co Cling Surface Company .. Clyde Iron Works .. Coghlin (Cosy Basa ee... Colonial Lumber Co. .. Cutler, DG... -- D Dalhousie Lumber Co. .. Dowkins Lumber Co., W. H... . Dixon Crucible Co., Jos. .. Diver, J. M. eas Defiance Machine W Mee Ne Le Disston & Sons, Henry =... --. Dom. Mahogany & Veneer Co. . Dominion Timber Regulations .. fis Sa Gu ce Pee Or Ww or 22 Donogh & Co., John .. Douglas & Company .. E Eagle Lumber Co. elas East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. .. Eagen, W. T. Eckardt se (Coy, 18h ee Elgie Jarvis Lumber Co. .. Ellicott Company, A. M. .. F lairweather, A. W. .. ae Fassett Lumber Co., Ltd... .. .. Farnworth & Jardine .. Fesserton Timber Co. .. .. ay & Egan Co., J. A.... Federal Engineering & Supplies. Fenderson & Co., Inc., John .. Fraser Bryson Lum. Co., Ltd. .. Fraser Limited .. Frost, A. C.... G Gartshore, Jolin J. Boece, Georgian Bay Shook Mullen a ieee Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. Gerlach, Peter .. Gillespie, James .. Gillies Bros., Ltd. Goodhue & Co., J. L. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. a Canada, Limited .. .. Gordon & Co., Geo... .. .. .. .. Graves, Bigwood Co. .. Graton & Knight .. Greening Wire Co., B... .. .. . Grand Rapids Veneer Works ... Grier & Company, G. A... .. Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co H Haeberle Lumber Co. . Hall, Adam .. Hamilton Co., Hardinge Bros. Sea oe oaks Hanchett Swage Wiens ae Infehy, IPCKE 55 5c Heaps & Co., Ltd., E. Tee Heisler Locomotive Wiorles x Heyser Lumber Company .. Hobart & Company .. a Hocken Lumber Company Hoffman Bros. Co. xe Hoyt Metal Company .. .. .. .. Huther Bros. Saw Mfg. Co., Inc. Ltd., William .. I Imperial Timber & Trading Co. Inglis Company, John -. Jenckes Machine Co., ILYGly 0 Johnston, A. H. ee 49 ey f K Pink Company, Thomas .. 25 Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co... .. 13 Playfair & White .. 13 Knight Mfis..Co, .... ...... .. 26 Statt hoodiWompany i: 65 Q Raceylas, Dh pent a sees eae & St. Maurice Industrial Laidlz Bal x BOL. 73 ompany .. .. 20. [aidlaw Lumber Co. R. 2. 2) 1, 1 Winey Adams Lumber Co.'..'. s Larkin Company, C. A... .. .. 14 R Mawson, Welch & Co:.s) oe. 43 Radcliff Saw Company .. eae ere Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd. 61 OND Ay tere pene 14. ieadi Bros at , ee ? Leonard %& Sons, E. 0.7.) ©... ‘67 Reddawavice Co., F. . Front cover Long Lumber Company .. .. .. 12 Widest pene Co., Ltd. 16 ip Mt ers. nes ; Limouski ndustrial Co. .. 43 raeee - oe C Cc, os ee Ritter Lumber Co., W. M. .. ana Ine ypress \O. .. .. #2 River Ouelle Pulp & es Co. 8 Lumber Insurers Gen. Agency .. 6 Rogers & Co., Samuel C. “is 73 Lumsden;.John <2). awieecnhey ace tee ibhetiats Pringle .. 60 Touthrer Bes Gai ass gcbocaeie oe O S M Sadler & Haworth .. 55 Mackarell) & Go:, Thos... .. +. 59 Se Boe <0) oes 10 ewa as Meee G0 | 11 Mack Axe Works .. .. .. .. .. 15 Sheldonseleinnited ae 67 Mahoney, A... .. .. .. .. .. .. 66 Sherbrooke Machinery Co. 49 Main Belting Comipiny: ie ee 75 Shimer & Sons, Samuel J 66 Maritime Foundry & Machine Shurly-Dietrich Company . 25 Wiles | ae 78 oee Bros. Ltd. ; .. 10 imonds Canada Saw Cos “Ltd. Ree se ee Gordon & Co. Se Es ane Smart-Turner Mach Co., Ltd. 1 CED NEENES IE Mite iCon ean canon Foundry & Machine Gone sul McGibbon Lumber Co. .. .. .. 13 Smith & Tyrer .. .. pe oli McKinnon Chain Co... .. .. ... 1 Smith Company, R. He McLaren Belting Co., J. C... .. 84 Snowball, J. B. .. ». ei) McLennan Lumber Co., Ltd Snowdon, C.C. .. .. c TRESS COs - ++ 12 Spears & Lauder .. 14 Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. 76 Spencer, C. A... . 12 Merritt Mfg. Co... .... .. ..... 66 Standard Chain Company . 72 Mershon & Co., W. B... .. .. . 22 Superior Manufacturing Co. Miller .& Cou Ae = = gee enn a 5 : ey Tegge Lumber Co. 18 Mills Products Company -- +. +. 11 Tessier, Alphonse .. .. are Montreal Engineering Co. .. .. 43 Thurston- Flavelle Lumber Co. er el Montreal Lumber Co. .. .. .. .. 10 Jumble ae Co. 16 Meatondelenmibenien ae imms, Phillips & Co... .. .. .. 16 % Tudhope-Anderson & Knox .. . 78 Mont. Locomotive Works, itp =O nena laut Company ...... 13 Morgan Machine Co... .. .. .. 75 Morse Lumber Co., Fred S. .. .. 21 Union Lumber Company .. .. . 9 Munson-Whitaker Co... .. ... 11 Vv Victoria Harbor Lumber Co 6 National Elevator Co. .. .. .. . 72 Neverslip Mfg. Co... .. .. .. .. 69 Walters & Sons, H. . Newman, John woou. .e ae ee ss 10 Waterous Engine Works rear ipl 83 Nicholson File Co... .. .. .. ... 1 Watson & Todd ; 12 O Webb Lumber Company aes Bo. : Webster & Bro. Ltd., uta en a Oliver seumibert\€o-mer ae ieee West & Peachy .. .. ~ 7g P White Company, W. eh 18 Palmer Medical Co. .. . .. 65 Wickes Bros. .. .. 78 Parry Sound Lumber Co., Ltd. 15 Williams Lumber Co. 12 Partington Pulp & Paper Coe Ed. 147 Wisconsin Lumber Co... .... .. Patent Selling & Mfe. Agency _ 66 Wistar, Underhill & Nixon .. 18 Payette & Company, pe, ees Wuichet, Louis .. .. ae Pembroke Lumber Co... ...... 8 Woodstock Lumber Co. _ 58 Pearl City Veneer Co. .. ° 18 Philadelphia Textile Machinery Yager, A. W. 385 79 Company .. . 81 Young Company, Ltd. i Asien tte Perrin & Company, Wm. Re eae aNC SE} Young Company, W. FT... .. .. . 65 The Correct Belt for Every Kind of Drive Use Scandinavia —QOn your main drives and on all direct drives whether straight or crossed. —QOn wet drives, provided belting stays wet. —In places where it is hot. Scandinavia has good surface for clinging to the pulley, runs true, is flexible and enormously strong. Federal Engineering Company, Limited Toronto ‘‘Circumstances alter cases ’”’ when choosing the right belt to get longest and best service. Write us about your belting We can save you money. Send to-day for copy of THE MAIN DRIVE. | problems. Use Lanco Balata —Where the conditions are constantly changing from wet to dry. —Where belt must run under extremely cold con- ditions. —Where you want an endless belt. Lanco Balata will stand up under high speeds. It is impregnated with jure balata gum ensuring the highest service giving quality. Montreal ad Ce vioewetoUM BERMAN AND: WOODWORKER 63 Transmit 100° of Your Power Why pay good money to generate power and then employ a poor belt that will only transmit a fraction of that power. If you equip your mill with Goodhue Belts you can transmit 100% of the power generated. Goodhue Belts stretch 15% to 25% less than other belts and have just the right amount of ‘‘cling” on the pulley. Write us for particulars and prices. = rw”? A GOODHUE BELT GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill, Diam. Log Length Feet Lum. 8in 16 ft 45 mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 10 16 69 your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- it 6 in ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. ) Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches. Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and will automatically raise when coming in contact with knot in timber. Guides adjustable when mill is running. A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Manufacturers of Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY Write us if interested Newburgh, Ontario 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. perannum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a draft issued by a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. . The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents per acre. The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on_his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each. Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Dominion Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, : Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 % Are your horses of use to you? Are Your Horses in This seems an absurd question—an e answer is always a 4 Gourde they ae ah which ce ee Bema sie bles with: Good Condition : llorses for all lumber work are subjected to the hardest hauling under the J oh nso n’s Reliabl e ) De ee ee tee ne ROI See 208 Veterinary Remedies : In the Lumber Camp, Around the Mill, In the Yard e . Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 1 (Alcoholic) | " 1 gal. jugs (Imperial) $4.50 gal. j (H \ Wy) Ez, i) and wherever lumber has to be hauled the 1 lb. bottles 8.00 doz. i} u\ en Jp \~" Fr horses are always liable to a pe lem 2 of . Wry Ae small injuries which if not attended to ail. bottles eo ——— A ) promptly may develop into lameness or Johnson’s Horse Liniment, No. 2 (an oil liniment) Y Bi . disfigurement, th us reducing the working 7 i } { 4 a ) D ; eal. Perel a) ee ioe / f value from a sale standpoint. . bottles : ; 2 1b. bottles 11.00 doz. | | You should always have handy and ready for use Johnson’s Horse Colic Remedy es A sure and speedy cure for all kinds of Colic 1 gaJ, jugs (Imperial) 40 doses 5.00 gal. 1 lb. bottles 4 doses 8.00 doz. ee 2 1b. bottles 8 doses : 15.00 doz, Good Liniment Johnson's Weterinary Healing Ointment (Gall Cure) to reduce bruises, strains, soreness; allay pain and inflammation quickly, be an 2 Ib. tins 2.00 per tin antiseptic dressing to a cut or burn, or to hea! a wire cut, wound or laceration. 4 oz. tins 3.50 doz. Johnson’s Condition Powders (Concentrated) A B SOR BINE 1 lb. Packages 3.60 per doz. , ll resolvent and a discutient. t JeRason's Camp and Household Remedies, such te enue oe Sere Eni aidiaeiation ofvthe’ bunch, estorg the , Shee naa aie : “ able booklet, *‘ Pointers on Horses.” Stomach and) Liver Pills .,. ..: ..: fs Kidney: Pills ... epee he Crue ake oles tome atts Wild Strawberry Cordial AAA yates eee eo ee White Liniment ... aoe Oe f ee ee zi COUPON (C.L. Nov.) Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Ltd., Toronto Enclosed please find 10 cents in stamps. Please send me your book, *‘ Pointers on Horses, . 66 CANADA ELUMBERMAN ANB WGODWORKER 5 WHY you should install the Mahony Blower Timbers System in your Planing Mill Shops Yard Stock Commons Clears and mS Lox and Mouldings Mouldings The East Kootenat Lumber Co. Limited Selects Fifty per cent. higher efficiency than any other on the market to-day, uses 4% less power, costs less to install, no cyclone re- quired, eliminates back pressure on the fan. I will undertake to increase the capacity of any system now installed 50 to 100% by the application of the Mahony Back Pressure valve on your fan, without using a scrap more of horse-power. YOU NEED this apparatusin your plant Write to-day for prices A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C. Tools You Can Rely Upon Cutter Heads for Jointing Cant Hooks, Boom Chains, Timber Dogs It is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. Let us figure on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shackles, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log Stamping, Hammers, etc. . Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of tke lum- berman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the lowest price. For jointing the edge of a board or plank the Shimer Jointer Heads will be found to be superior tools. The Bits begin cutting at the top and shear downward, leaving the corner of the plank or board full, with a clean cut finish across the edge. They will be found very complete tools for the purpose and are shipped out under our guarantee to give satisfaction. Write us for particulars and prices ARGALL BROTHERS Three Rivers, Quebec Price, complete to joint 15-16 10 14 in. lumber $31.20. Extia B‘ts to joint 14 to 2in. lumber $1.56 each. ae _. Heads for making Ship Lap The Shimer Cutter Heads for Ship Lap are so proportioned in the Bits and their seats that a perfect draw cutis made. They work inter- changeably with our Matcher Heads and always produce good work. Price, per set, complete $33.64 to $38.48 according to thickness of cut Extra Bits for making Wainscoting on these Heads, $1.95 each. These tools will keep your work up to standard and save you all the fitting and trying. For particulars address SAMUEL J. SHIMER & SONS, calt, Ont., Can. James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. CANADA $45.00 Patents, Caveats, Irade- marks, Copyrights, De- signs procured. Patents obtained, tured on royalty. Inventions perfected, marketed, protected, handled and developed WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. sold, developed and manufac- PATENT ATTORNEYS Veneer Machinery HE “MERIT” LINE of Veneer Cutting, Dimen- sioning and Drying Mach- inery is designed first, for ven- eer mills cutting high grade furniture and commercial veneer from expensive timber, and sec- ond, for basket, crate, box and barrel factories using cheaper veneer cut from the less expen- sive woods. ae Merit Veneer Lathe In addition to Lathes, Clippers, and Driers, the line, includes Knife Grinders, Log Hoists and Trolleys, a set ofCrate Head Machinery, a set of Barrel and ~ Basket Hoop Machinery, Basket and Hamper Bottom Round- ers, Nailing Forms, etc. Phone North 5831 UNITED STATES $65.00 Searches, Extensions, Licences, Assignments, Agreements, Renewals, Working Drawings, Dies and Tools, Patterns, Estimates given on Rights and Manufactur- ing Costs. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Address: SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. - CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. ’ : : WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids WE CAN DOUBLE THE CAPACITY OF YOUR DRY KILN GRAND RAPIDS VENEER WORKS Modern Planing Mills an SEs Use SHELDONS EXHAUST Dry Kiln Service A Practical Theory MEANS Competent Engineering TO Effective Organization YOU Years of Experience Guaranteed Results See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship and reasonable prices. Grand Rapids Veneer Works Grand Rapids, Michigan Send for our latest Booklet Sheldons Limited - Galt, Ontario Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building @ Agents Ross & Greig, 412 St. James St. Robert Hamilton & Cu., Bank of Ottawa Bldg. Montreal Vancouver Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Grose & Walker, 259 Stanley St. Calgary and Edmonton. Winnipeg No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. ssl’ The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty 68 CANADA LCUMBERMAN’ ANDsS WOODW ORKER FAY-EGAN “LIGHTNING” N O. 9 BallBearing BandSaw Mill -—the mill that produces big results—the mill that can be taken to and set up where a big band is impossible—the ideal mill for small and changing operations. Don’t waste 20 per cent. of your lumber on a circular mill—put in a eh No. 9—50” Ball Bearing Band—Save lumber—Save power—and get a greater output of better sawn lumber that will bring you a higher price. Write today for further information. Of course, we make larger mills and we will be glad to tell you about them, too. J. A. Fay & Egan Company Cincinnati - - Ohio, U.S.A. CANADA Ag | as = eee — : es — = = BZ ZEEE SSE = ——s ———= No Mountain Pass too Steep for the Horse shod with Red Tip Calks Nowhere are surefooted horses more necessary than in the dan- gerous mountain passes and steep slippery hills encountered daily by the lumberman. Red Tip Horseshoe Calks here prove their value, and their cost is but a slight premium to pay as Horse Insurance. The horse shod with Red Tip Calked Shoes is fearless and cap- able and can do the work required of him without danger to life or limb. ; Ask your horseshoer or send for Booklet 4 The Neverslip Mfg. Company Canadian Office 559 Pius IX Ave., Montreal ——— = ee ° ick, N. J. —- Factories f New Brunswick, N. J Montreal, Canada LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 69 Asbesto- | Sponge Felted Pipe Covering ~~ The Ideal Insulator for High Pressure Pipes Made up in laminated form, like the leaves of a book, J-M Asbesto- Sponge Felted Pipe Covering confines a large number of small particles of dead air between the layers. Thus maximum insulating efficiency 1s secured. The layers consist of thin felts composed of pure Asbestos fibres and finely ground sponge, forming a real cellular fabric. | J-M Asbesto-Sponge Felted Pipe Covering is tough yet flexible, and is practically everlasting. It can be removed and replaced as often as required without injuring its efficiency. For high pressure and super- ‘ heated steam pipes it has been proved by years of severe testing to be MA without an equal as an insulator. a Write nearest Branch for sample and Catalog No. 100. The Canadian H. W. Johns-Manville Co., Limited Manufacturers of Asbestos and Magnesia Products asvetos ASBESTOS: Roofings, Packings, Electrical Supplies, Ete. Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver Steam Press HE American steam press is carefully designed and substantial- ly built of steel. It is used for baling shavings, asbestos and many other materials. The cylinder is 30” diam- eter by 45” high and the pressure maintained is from 60 to 100 lbs. ac- cording to the amount of material wanted in each bale. For literature and prices — write us. American Engine & Boiler Works JOHN MAHAR, Proprietor Tonawanda, N. Y. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7 or ae ls ail! ee ee TA CURRENT LUMBER PRICES—WHOLESALE TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots White Pine: 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better $55 00 1% inch No. 1 cuts and better 64 00 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better. 67 00 34-1n! Now 2G Gc Boe eter 50 00 2-in. No. 2 cuts and better 56 00 4/4 Nos ANCuisn.mietesciectekrominte 5/4 and 6/4 No. 1 cuts ..... 8/4 INOW CUES Minin cisenrelc ai retete 4/4 Nos 2 CutsSis em eo nice r 5/4 and 6/4 No. 2 cuts ..... Vo ONGH MACHU osba5 sacodo OO AVA UNG. eb CUES «snc ' ciecisre 2 selete ie 47 00 1¥%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 4 50 1¥%-in. No. 2 4-ft. lath ........ 4 20 LA-in. semis” piel <.e5 se. as 1 60 1¥%-in. No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 3 75 1¥%-in. mill run hemlock lath 3 50 X pine or cedar shingles 1 05 XX pine or cedar shingles... 2 25 XXX pine or cedar shingles .. 3 20 XX B. C. cedar shingles ..... 2 25 ot he, GuDubts, to) Q-mt2 sexs aro)o 3 20 XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. ........ 3 40 b, , D, 7. aad oe ee Re a 3 60 Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, white, Ists and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. Ash, white, No. 1 common ........ 5 00 Ash, brown, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 50 00 Ash, brown, common and better ..... 39 00 Ash, brown, ists and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. 60 00 mrch,, asts and 2nds, 4/4 ....scscnccee 39 00 3irch, No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 .... 33 00 Tirch, 1Ists and 2nds, 6/4 and 8/4 .... 42 00 Birch, Ists and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4.. 45 00 Birch, 1sts and 2nds,.16/4 ...... 50 00 Basswood, ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 40 00 3asswood, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4. 35 06 Basswood, No. 2 and 3, common .... 18 50 Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, ists and 2nds. 44 00 Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. 38 00 Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. 32 00 Soft elm, ists arid 2nds, 4/4 ........ 40 00 Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., 4/4 .. 34 00 Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common ...... 17 50 Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4, 1 and 2 ...... 42 00 Rock elm, 1Ists and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4.. 55 00 Rock elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and S/R. ET dois COE GAEO Cho eee Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, Ists and 2nds. Hard maple, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 Hard maple, common and better, 4/4. Ilard maple, 12/4, & 16/4, 1sts and 2nds. Red oak, plain 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 Red oak, plain 1st and 2nds, 4/4 .. Red oak, plain ists and 2nds, 12/4 and 16/4 BAO ae COR OOe OOSeOA White oak, plain, Ist and 2nds, 4/4. White oak, plain, ists and 2nds, 1% and #2-in.n sisyileise te soon White oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 12/4 and: 16/4. ... ckeiasesee, geome White oak, % cut, Ists and 2nds, 4/4. White oak, % cut, 5/4 and 6/4, IAsts and 2nds Ben weds opOStook gocounos White oak, 1% cut No. 1’ common .. Hickory, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 ........ Hickory, 6/4 and 8/4, Ists and 2nds. OTTAWA, ONT. Manufacturers’ Prices Pine good sidings: A-inh x f-ine) and Mupl cine seine $53 00 1%-in. & 1¥%-in. x 8-in. & up 56 00 2:in, x T-in- and up 7.3. .....08 58 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. Pine good strips: ; 1-i an 2-in. eee eee event Pine good shorts: 1-in. x 7-in. and up l-in. x 4-in. to 6-in. 1A- -in. and 1%-in. ..... Pat Hi a brs ic A T-in. to 9-in. A sidings .. 20 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips .. 29 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 Pine, 1-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 Pine, l-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x T-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. 25 00 Pine, 1-in. x 10-in. M.R. . 27 00 Pine, s.c. sidings, 114 and 2-in. 30 00 Pine; (sic) Strips dcins | sees see 20 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ........ 24 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1 x 5 20 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1x6 21 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 6’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 Pine, box boards:. 1”x4” and up 6’-11’ ...... 16 00 sar Nilo) (SAE ea onan 17 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid ings, 1-in. x 4-in. and up, 12- ftp and py areisiecrsnercieisreke 7 00 Pine mill Salis stock 1 x 12 | 1 24 00 Mill cull shorts, 1-in. x 4in. and up, 6-ft. to 11-ft. ........ 16 00 OF cullsinascawapere emir econ 14 00 Red pine, log run: mill culls out, 1-in. ...... 18 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ...... 19 00 mill culls out, 1%-in. ..... 19 00 mill culls log run, 2-in. 22 00 Mill run Spruce: 1”x4” and up, 6’-11’ 17 00 1”x4” and up, 12’-16’ ..... 18 00 1”x9”-10” and up, 12’-16’ .. 22 00 14%4"x7"” 8-9” and up, 12’-16’ 22 00 1%"x10” and up, 12’-16’ . 22 00 14%” & 2”x12” and up, 12’-16’ 25 00 Spruce 1-in. clear (fine dressing Ang SB) Wosnce ys aecrsersiia norris 00 Hemlock 1-in, cull ........... . 13 00 Hemlock 1-in. log run ........ 17 00 Hemlock 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12/16’. 19 00 Tamara cient castouieneins es 19 00 Basswood log run, dead culls (fb ek SAD Cal WBbanNo © obGOOROD 20 Basswood log run mill culls out 22 00 Birches logmutinign citrate on 19 00 Soft elm, common and better, a ie BAR a SC UES 5 00 Ash, black, log run ........ 25 00 1 x 1OGNow A barnes ences . 33 00 I ix “105 No: (2 barn: 0... .. 23 00 1 x 8 and 9 No. 2 barn ...... 22 00 Lath per M: No. 1 white pine 14-in. x 4- ca 4 00 No. 2 White Pine ...... 3 80 Mill run white pine ...... 4 00 Spruce. mill run 1%-in. ....... 3 00 Red pine mill run ... 3 25 Hemlock, mill run .. 2 75 S2-insplath eerievaccel se wieevane eerie 1 80 Pine Shingles Shree. dio ubsshilws Odg Gono Uae: oan 3 00 ae butt WS-ins sea 2 50 White Cedar Shingles: Xxxx,. PSN es comet 3 75 Clear) butt) els; eet 3 00 DSi ex Ws cree ne cients Spruce logs (pulp) ...... 13 00 QUEBEC, QUE. White Pine—In the Raft First class Ottawa wdney, 18-in. av- erage, according to lineal ...... 75 Oak—Michigan and Ohio By the dram, according to Bvereee and quality By the dram, according to average and quality, 40 to 45 feet .... 80 TINH Hw NCOCO COR CO SS3R ans SSSunKs = cts. By the dram, according to average and quality, 30 to 35 feet ..... 60 65 Ash 13 inches and up, according to aver- age and quality, per cu. ft. .... 25 30 Averages! Gunch ©: cee neo 30 40 Birch 14 itich, sperecu, ff. vests acer oe 20 22 Touinchse penecw,, ft. seecie so canes 24 26 IGEinchieper cuacit.: fons saeen ae 28 30 ASManchsespery Ciismsttay ean ace 32 35 Quebec Spruce Deals 12 ft. and up x 8 x 9 and up. + 00 21 00 Oddments ...... ..... HBG OD SG 700 18 00 Boards, 1 and 2 in. ...... .... i6 00 18 00 Birch Planks Si to. 4ahin: Seay, oo tetstel care --- 17 00 19 00 SARNIA, ONT. Fine, Common and Better ies (8 Gimli Scosas Googunen sodas 54 00 1 in., 8 in. and up wide ........ 62 00 1% and 1¥% in. and up wide ........ 65 00 2 in. landesp widejes. (is eerie - 70 00 Cuts and Better 4/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 55 00 6/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 8/4 x 8 and up No. 1 and better ...... 65 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ...... 52 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 2 and better ...... 54 00 6/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better ...... 46 00 8/4 x 6 and up No. 3 and better ...... 50 00 No. 1 Cuts 1 in., 8 in. and up wide ...... .. .... 42 00 1% in., 8-in. and up wide ...... ...... 55 00 1¥% in., 8-in. and up wide ...... ...... 57 U0 2 in., 8-i -in. and up wide ...... ....... 60 00 2% and 3 and 8-in. and up wide.... 75 00 4 in., 8-in. and up wide ...... ...... OO No. 2 Cuts 1 in., 6-in. and up wide ........ 31 00 1% in., 6-in. and up wide ...... 42 00 1¥Y in., 6-in. and up wide 2-in., 6-in. and up wide 2%, 3 and 4 in. 6-in. and UP! WAGE: <<) .recsm yes creteiere Csiaseiareye 62 00 65 00 No. 3 Cuts 1 in., 6-in. and up wide ...... ...... 24 00 1% and 1% in., 6-in. and up wide.. 33 00 2-in., 6-in. and up wide ...... ...... 33 00 2%, 3 and 4-in., 6-in. and up WAGE. 55 terearei lbaiass coeeeEeatoreners 43 00 48 00 Common and Dressing Mill Run Miri x ACU siete aiere’ val ents Pm cree oetemaetoiete 24 00 Stik eis tlh e SMM Ee Bobo ab-waceeuL oo Ub 25 00 Usk sesh Boogoss.cdadon sasuun 26 00 t-in; x Sane es Boss cee ae . 27 00 lei, ss UDG spbeo saeco Gauane - 29 00 Lins xl Qtine i.e 5 aes ere oe . 34 00 1 in. x 13 in. and up) .<. 000) lef cmiele « 34 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ...... ...... . 30 00 No. 1 Barn ai =s3iri Chay paraiso cco a eavc deer mittee eee 31 00 45 00 14%, 1% and 2-in. ...... ...... 36 00 45 00 Perey ES h ne geoo. sadnouds 45 00 @ Yineh’ sie veto Serecle ved Soren 50 00 No. 2 Barn IE ts Wenig Aes SESE Tor Aad tae oO 28 00 36 00 1%, a and 2-in. ...... 30 00 36 00 2A and VSuNs. eiwisale \ erste one ele 38 00 No. 3 Barn LANG cena Sk Be jeteie inne as aan 21 00 28 00 No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ...... 20 00 25 00 Box No. 1, 1, 1%, 1%, 2-in. ..... 22 00 25 00 No. 2, 1%, BR Any 2h Bene cos COG 19 00 23 00 i] Mill Culls Mill run culls, 1-in. ...... 19 00 aly 14, 1% and 2-in. ........ 20 00 No. 78 2 eRe tae mee cee 17 00 18 00 Lath No. 1, 82-in. pine ...... ...... 1 75 No. 2, 48-in. pine ...... ...... . 400 No. 1, 48-in. pine ...... ...... . 495 No. 3, 48-in. pine ...... ...... - 38 50 No. 1 48-in. hemlock ...... 3 25 WINNIPEG, MAN. No. 1 Pine, Spruce and Tamarac Dimensions, Rough 2s S. 1 S. and 1 E. 10 ft. 14x16 ft. Tet: San BIG fo 60 8 ‘00 22 00 20 00 2h Glee eieren 18 00 1800 2200 20 00 Pret lace van 18 00 1850 2200 2000 oo LO 19 00 1950 2250 21 00 2 CLD Param ates 1900 2000 2450 22 50 PINE, SPRUCE, TAMARAC & LARCH Mountain Stock Dimensions Dice SoA Zi crate arene notorWl Wiles afar lereirtthe ee ete ae 20 50 2 x 48-14-16 ..... Sh ageratuaiciagomtoterete - .. 20 50 2 x 4-10-18-20 ...... sae seeees 22 50 (Continued on page 72) 2 x 618 to SlGies. ann noice ae eaerte 20 00 2X 8508) to. -1Gliosniscn ee eles 20 50 No. 1 Common Boards 4 inch By heccete. aarease etek ee, $18 50 GS inGlie sg. ..c.sai- seb, eee eee 21 00 8) inchy 3. isn. oeepes ag Some ae -.. 23 00 10-inch 2... is Os, Tae ee 23 00 12-inch os cerbotnarcc eters. Sere 23 00 Flooring 40x26) amchy INowel cavateeithe eee $33 00 4 on. Geineh No.2 =o koeseusno eahaeene 31 00 4% or 6) inch (Nomomedeteeae. sensors 24 50 Shiplap—Finished 4 cinch. 2%'. vad casiewien sing « Co Eee $20 00 ©. Thelin ec, scien Scag is o'e te eee 22 50 8,°10,. 12" thch 95 tie eae or ree 23 50 Siding Gi inch: Noi 1) picj.jaise \scieseis caters eens $33 00 6) nich: No. '2) Wr inieen: Sani lene -. 81 00 6. inch Nos "3) eases) s..cace eee 24 50 Lath No. 1 Cedar, Pine, Spruce .......... 5 00 No. 2 cedar, pine, spruce ..........-. 3 25 PINE—ROUGH TIMBER L 12 ft. 14 and 16 ft. 33 21 00 21 00 3 -- 23 00 22 00 3 .. 24 00 23 00 4 21 50 21 50 4 23 50 22 50 8 21 50 21 50 6 29 00 BRITISH COLUMBIA FIR Dimensions, S 1 S. and E. oS x6, A eee eee Beacons $21 50 Boos 4 x 8°18) to S2ttee eee 25 50 2x 10; 2. x 12,58) to Gite eee 22 50 18, 20, 22 “tt. ee Rrocrine sadoonw., 26 50 24,26, 28; 80,8205 .2 0). sen staresteremeee 28 50 2 x 14-up to 32) ft. saeee Satara . 29 50 3x4 to 4x 12,8 to 16 ft. Ro ano 24 00 3 x 4 to 4 x 12, 18 to 32 ft. See cakes 29 00 6 x 6 to 6 x 12; up to 32 ft. sieges 24 00 FLOORING No. 1 and 2 red pine, Ain. ardurtejeeee 34 00 E. G. No. 1 and 2 fir aeons Ansar 39 00 B. C. Fir E. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring. Ee 00 F. G. No. 1 and 2 flooring ........ 00 E. and F. G. No. 8 flooring ........ 30 00 SHIPLAP Pine (or ‘spruce -5.< i see terete 24 00 8' to 16ht.46) in. © 2 eee ae i oe vereregee 22 00 Cc, Fir, 8”, 10” and 12” shiplap 10/16 ft. 2008.5), A...c a eee ene 23 50 C. Fir 6” shiplap 10/16 ft. ....... 23 50 BOARDS—ROUGH OR S.15 No. 1 common pine, 10 inch ...... .. $31 00 No. 2 common pine, 10 inch ........ 25 00 No. 3 common pine, mixed widths .. 20 00 No. 4 common pine, mixed widths .. if 50 No. 5 common pine, mixed widths .. 10 00 SHINGLES RXX. BSC. (Cedar, ai... all ease kee $3 60 XX_B._C. Cedar. indo eee ae ee 1 90 XXX Dimension ...... ...... ... ric ose) LATH : No. 1 Mixed W. & R. Pine .......... $4 25 No. 1B. iC. "Bir. fs5..0 bee eee 3 65 BUFFALO AND TONAWANDA, N.Y. White Pine Wholesale Selling P:ice Uppers 4/4 ...... aaa .$94 00 Uppers 5/4 to 8/4 ...... ...... -... 92 00 Uppers 10/4 to 12/4 ...... ...... .... 97 00 Selects 4/40 sccm. Scere .... 84 00 Selects 5/4 to 8/4 ...... «4... 82 00 Selects 10/4 to 12/4 .... ...... .... 92 00 Fine common 4/4 ...... ...... 61 00 Fine common 5/4 ...... ...... 65 00 Fine common 6/4 ...... ...... 65 00 Fine common 8/4 ...... ...... 67 00 No. 1 Cuts 4/4 No. 1 Cuts No. 1 Cuts No. 1 Cuts No. 2 Cuts No. 2 Cuts No. 2 Cuts No. 2 Cuts No, 3 Cuts No. 3 Cuts No. 3 Cuts Dressing 5/4 Dressing 5/4 x 10 ...... ...... 51 00 Dressing 5/4 x 12 ...... ....e 52 00 ‘No. 1 Moulding 5/4 ...... ...... 5S 00 No. 1 Moulding 6/4 ...... ...... 58 On ' No. 1 Moulding 8/4 ...... w.s.0e wees 5S 0C CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 7) Dis Ve MACHINE KNIVES Every Millman Should Have This Book 1 describes fully the requirements of good machine knives, the making of Disston Knives and _ pictures a large number of the various patterns of knives which we make. We have been manufacturing Disston Knives for over a quarter of a century, during which time, each year has addded to their fame. Fully equipped with modern machinery, possessing every facility for producing high class work, and using Disston Crucible Steel exclusively, it is not surprising that the largest knife users everywhere will use no other knives. Your name and address on a postal card will bring this book Henry Disston & Sons, Limited Keystone Saw, Tool, Steel and File Works Established Reg. U.S. Pat. Office TORONTO, CANAD A 1840 Branch at Vancouver, B.C. 72 CANADA, (SL UMBERMAN AND WaOO DW ORIGER CURRENT LUMBER PRICES — Continued INOS Mortl dinew (4! op cetatateireriatorercieratste 47 00 SOFT ELM Nore2eCutsselainoneai nike 40 00 154-in. spruce laths ...... seelint 4 35 No. 2 Moulding. 6/7 saecctemataineeie eee 47 00 4/4 40 - 42 30 - 32 20 - 22 No. 2 Cuts, 1% to 2 in. .... 48 00 5000 1%-in. spruce laths .... ...... 4 00 Nor2 Moulding 8/4 ...... s...4+ ++-. 47 00 5/4to 8/4 42-44 32 - 34 Barn Boards, No. 1, 1 x 12 . 50 00 é : No. 1 Barn 1 x 12 ...... ...... «++» 4300 40/41016/4 44 - 46 34 26 a ih, Gl se iG). - 38 00 New Brunswick Cedar Shingles No. 1 Barn ApactG mantis) ecceates tes certs 34 00 Now ldlx 18s: 3m 00)” JExtras pre 390 4 00 aE Se feted ey Se emcee 0 36 00 BASSWOOD No.2, orl 42.00 Cleanse s..uen x 3 65 Ne on Gees eenest oa 4/4 40-42 30-32 20 - 22 Nox 2, 11x10: 85) 00/9) 86 00m" Sevontis clears 2 85 No, 3 poe 1 zs 6 “a8 SRS MNS Sie eas 36 my 5/4to S/4 43 - 45 39 . 35 23 - 25 No. 2,1 x 8 .. 34 00 35 00 Clear whites A 2 90 oe = Gos i HOt TESCO! oto O's 37 00 NoMa mlerxe ome 33 00 lextra.Js (Clear whites out) .. 1 50 Roe ion 6 Eee Sa ee 38 00 OAK No..3, 1 x 10 .. 29 00 30 00 ~ Extra 1s (Clear whites in) .. 1 00 px : x 6 ane EMnvnseg ones eos ae Hi ie ae ane ay aca aes Wo.-3,5 x 8: 29 00 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in, 5 butts Bon 1 zs TE RAG ane auemanel Se SS 36 00 a . dS - G2 Be ; “5. o4 2 a Canadian spruce: boards .2:... 26 00 HO MORIA siete ithe ace wis so yane 3 80 Bee 1 = APH pee ee 30 00 5/410 8/4 60 - G4 ey ee =4 - 3U Spruce, 10 & 12 in. dimension. 2750 Red Cedar Eurekas, 18-inch The following quotations oa hardwoods 1e- ASH, WHITE AND BROWN eres Den cna anaes tatewe oe BD Rei Geaae, Se ae iio present the jobber buying price at Buffalo 4/4 48 - 52 32 - 34 22 - 26 TN Geral WO ha seraalern lengths, ton Ds eae Les 4 80 and Tonawanda: MAPLE A ue 8/4 60 : oe 38 - 40 LO citmandatip s-urcreeeenione 26 00 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- ’ 1eReOk” Nowa Com Nowme@an: 10/4 and up 77 - 80 55 = 18D 2) XR eK Ayes Oy) 2 XD Operas in. extra red_cedar ...... 3 80 4/4 33. 37 23 - : 17 = 00 ROSTON, MASS and 3 x 4 random lengths, 10 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- Eye ox SNae 2.40 ok an 17. 20 i 29 eens fect vanclenupieey secrete + 2200 2300 town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- 10/4to12/4 45 - 48 35 7 ay a9 | D5 White pine uppers, 1 to 2 in. 100 00 =All other random lengths, 7-in. lows. 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- ‘16 a = 49 . 52 a ie 42 SS 8 Selects, 1! to 2 inch -..2..) 72... 90 00 and under, 10 ft. and up . 21 50 in maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, / i ¥ a Fine common, 1 in. ......... 72 00 65-inch and up merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- BIRCH Fine common, 1% to 2 in. .. 7400 75 00 boards, 8 ft. and up, p Is .. 23 00 ed one side, 3%c. per ft.; 14-in. 3-ply maple, 4/4 88 - 40 28 - 30 18 - 20 No, 1 Cuts 1 in) ....05 22... 57 00 1x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s sanded one side 4c per ft. All F.O.B. James- 5/4to 8/4 39 - 42 99 - 32 19 - 23 No. 1 Cuts 1% to 2 in. ...... 64 00 68 00 clipped and bundled ........ 23 00 town, New York. Another Successful Record made by Cling-Surface. This time on a Rope Drive. “Good Horse Sense” Is To Feed Him National Oats You wouldn’t think that this short length of rope had _ trans- mitted power for five years and out in the open where it was sub- jected to rain, sunshine, frost and the storms of the lake regions. ~ The remarkable preservation of both exterior and interior under such severe duty is the direct re- sult of proper treatment with Cling-Surface. The rope shows slight wear on the surface, but rope drives sel- dom fail because of surface wear. Failure usual- ly begins at the core where severe rubbing of * fibre against fibre occurs. Cling-Surface pene- trates and lubricates every fibre, to the very center. Close contact and firm grip on the driv- ing and driven pulleys are thus secured, power losses are minimized, the drive is waterproofed throughout (Cling-Surface will not wash off in the rain), and initial tensions may be reduced to such an extent that free, easy running becomes practical as in this case. Sixty Elevators Located in the best oat-growing sections of Manitoba, Saskat- chewan and Alberta, assure selected quality. Cling-Surface is used and recommended by the largest makers of rope. Good oats well sacked produce results at your camp. Whether your drive is belt or rope, indoors or out, you need Cling-Surface. Give us a chance and we’ll prove this to your complete satisfaction. Send us a first order now, or at least ask for literature. Send post card or wire for quotations to National Elevator Cee Limited WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Port Arthur, Ont. Calgary, Alta. t Proved ‘“Ajax” Loading Chain is made from special Eel of highest tensile strength and toughest wearing qualities. Every link of ‘¢ Ajax’’ Chain inspected before shipment, and every weld guaranteed perfect. Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. GET OUR PRICES AND PARTICULARS Manufactured only by Standard Chain Conny ‘Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers! Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 Ibs. Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. Cling Surface Co 1021 Niagara St Buffalo N Y New York Boston Chicago Denver Atlanta Memphis Toronto Ktc 62 Se CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 73 ALITTLE MACHINE with a BIG REPUTATION This machine grinds and gums knives and saws with the great- DIXON’S wirt rors GREASE Combines the function of a perfect lubricant with that of a perfect rust preventive. It can- not be washed off or decomposed by acid or by alkaline water. It penetrates the rope and minimizes wear. Its use will cut down your wire rope expense. “~ Wire Rope Lubrica- tion,’ No. 238, explains the best Jubricating methods. est accuracy. There are thousands in use in every spot of the universe. We make a speci- alty of all kinds large and small saw and knife tools. SAMUEL C. ROCERS & CO. 18 Lock st. BUFFALO, N. Y. Made in JERSEY CITY, N. J., by the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company IK stablished 1827 Veneer Press and Dryer IRE PRODUCTS for Hydraulic and other Presses Lumber Shippers, Pulp Mills, Shook Mills, etc. for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to sutt We stock Extra Strong Annealed Wire for Car Stakes, etc., Bundling Wire for Box Shooks, Laths, Pickets, Boards etc., and Wire Ties for Barrel and Keg Heading and Staves. WRITE FOR PRICES Wire Bale-Ties, Single Loop and Crosshead Patterns, Wire Nails, AND QUOTATIONS Wire Staples, Wire Barrel Hoops. Write for Prices. id 5 . Sole Manufacturers for Canada of the Carnegie Steel Company's Patent Steel Hoop William R. Perrin een ir and Company, Ltd. The Laidlaw Bale-Tie Co., Limited TORONTO, CANADA Winnipeg HAMILTON, Vancouver Harry F. Moulden & Son ONTARIO George W. Laidlaw el >< special conditions ca sch EI DLE De ORE HUTHER BROS. Patent Groover or Dado Head The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited GALT, ONTARIO ; MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING \ vate Y / 4 For either Rip or Gas Cutting Can be used on ae Circular Saw Mandrel Machine Knives 9 Circular Cutt ers Will cut equally as smooth in either Ripping, Cross- For cutting any width groove from 1/8" cutting or cutting at an angle of 45 degrees, with wide. ill cut either with or across e e grain of wood. the grain (Sent on approval). an Mortise ( hisel Allow us to quote Prices on Saws for any special work that you wish to do. HUTHER BROS. SAW MFG. CO. Inc., 1103 University Ave., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Boss Line Lumbering Tools Manufactured by The McFarlane-Neill Mfg. Co., Ltd., St. Mary’s, N. B. Forged Steel Socket Peaveys and Cant Hooks are acknowledged by leading lumber- men to be the lightest and strongest on the market. Try our Steel Loading Blocks, Twitching Grips, Saw Wedges, Skidding Logs, Timber Carriers, Split Rock Maple Peavey and Cant Hook Handles, etc Catalogues furnished and prices quoted on application "4 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Young Co., Limited Wholesale Grocers| Lumbermen—We carry all kinds of camp supplies. Save Freight. Prompt Shipment. Liberal Treatment. Write or wire for prices North Bay Sudbury _ Toronto RUBBER GOODS FOR LUMBERMEN | Beltin Our long experience in the making of Rubber Belts enables us to specialize ect on this line. ‘‘ Monarch,” ‘‘Red Strip” and ‘‘ Lion” are our leading brands for power transmission. (Write for Booklet B-1.) Packings “Redstone” High Pressure Sheet Packing has proved by test that it — )—Ewill outlast any other similar packing on the market. We make Spiral and Ring Packingss, etc., that are equally reliable. (Booklet P-1.) Hose {or Steam, Water, etc., etc., in various grades, made especially to give satis- factory and economical service under different conditions. (Booklet H-1.) - One or more of our twenty brands of Fire Hose will be found, not only Fire Hose in the best equipped Factories, Mills, etc., but in almost every Fire Department in the Dominion. (Booklet H-1.) Gutta Percha & Rubber, Limited Successors to The Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Limited . TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Facts and Figures I‘ facts, figures and A to Z guarantee are worth learning about it will pay you to write our nearest house. They will explain the Leviathan plan that sells you i DEETING SERVICE,” too per cent efficient. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor- ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. | Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. “I un Two Factors With Which You Are Familiar Regulate Timber Values Supply—it cannot increase during the life of this generation. Demand—for wood and wood products will not decrease during the life of this generation, if ever. Caught between these two forces which are mov- ing toward each other steadily, timber values literally are being Shoved Up by the pressure behind them. For these reasons timber is a good investment whether bought for present or future operation or as an investment. Timber now is being offered at prices which will make your investment profitable, not in many years but a few years. You are entitled to information about timber bargains. Ask for it. James D. Lacey & Co. Timber Land Factors Chicago, Ill., 1750 McCormick Bldg. Portland, Ore., 1104 Spalding Bldg. Seattle, Wash., 1009 White Building A he Lace any very Sal oets! opera CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth, Minnesota.USA. 76 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND! WOODWORKER Horizontal Slab Resaw @ A Horizontal Slab Re- saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25 M ft. at a less cost for equip- ment and a less cost for oper-- ation, than can be accomp- lished in any other way. The Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd. WINNIPEG, MAN. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba Write for catalogue. It illustrates many special Box Factory and Saw Mill machines MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company, "“rs.1 BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE Locomotives on trunk line railroads have the advantage of the best facilities for inspection and repairs. Logging locomotives face different con- ditions. They must work day after day in the hardest service and often in locali- ties where repairs cannot be made _ with- out great inconvenience. When you want a locomotive you cannot afford to overlook the experience of this company. Experience in building large Jocomotives is invaluable in connection with the design of smaller ones in order to insure reliability which isthe main question in logging work. You know what delays cost you. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA CANADA CLIMAX Improved Geared LOCOMOTIVES FoR noon ene? A 62-ton Climax Locomotive Designed Especially for Heavy ; Logging Work. Climax Locomotives are successfully operated cn steep grades and sharp Curves. Any weight or gauge. Locomotives in stock for immediate shipment. Get Catalog ‘‘ H.” CLIMAX MANUFACTURING CO., 313 W. Main Street, | CORRY, PA. VANCOUVER MACHINERY DEPOT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. Especially adapted for heavy hauling on steep grades, sharp curves and unéven tracks. For logging, switching and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- maces and indus- trial purposes. TROUT CREEK LOGGING CO.LTD. eo te ke ae Engine being operated by the I rout Creek Logging Co., Ltd. of Trout Creek, Canada Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. Heisler Locomotive Works ERIE, PA., U.S. A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 17 Mikado Type Locomotive, Polson Logging Co. The Mikado is a good type for heavy hauling, where runs are fairly long and high steaming capacity is needed. The locomotive illustrated traverses 30 degree curves, and can be used on rails weigh- ing 49-50 pounds per yard. It is simple in construction, strongly built, and rides well on uneven tracks. When in need of a logging locomotive, consult The Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS of MONTREAL LOGGING LOCOMOTIVES Also Locomotives for Contractors, Industrial Works, Mines, Etc. Our locomotives are guaranteed in every particular. We have had over fifty years experience as builders of locomotives; this combined with our expert workmen, expert designers and efficient management, enables us to produce engines which will maintain the greatest fuel economy and the lowest cost in maintenance. Canadian Locomotive Company, Limited, Kingston, Ont., Can. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER WICKES GANGS | 7 ‘“As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stoek Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from eithez hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs 4 4 y] 3 e bd at once, up to 14 in. diameter. un ar In e ] KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY g : : : “J O FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the * Pusat mill is acknowledged the most same stroke. Not an EXPERIMENT, but an complete and satisfactory shingle 5 ECONOMIC NECESSITY. mill on the market. It has a capacity of from 15000 to 45000 per day accord- ing to the quality of the lumber. Think it Over Carefully, then Write , us for Details. “The Gang cannot Overslab.” Our literature contains full particulars. Wickes Brothers Maritime Foundry & Machine Wks. 410 White Building = ~ SEATTLE, W ASA. Limited Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. A. Chatham, - New Brunswick VC The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. ‘Tudhope - Anderson Co., Limited ORILLIA, ONT. 7 Not altogether what we say but what users say ‘‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen on waters of French River or similar streams.”’ ; Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 79 Insure Your Plant against Transmission Troubles, Stoppage, Shut Downs for Repairs by using the strong, pliable, efficient, durable, unconquerable Saw Mill Transmission Spartan Leather Belting — Spartan catalog and full details cheerfully furnished upon request Bie Graton & Knight Mfg. Company Oak Leather Tanners, Belt Makers, Lace Leather Manufacturers Worcester, Mass., U.S. A. The Midland Shoepack Factory This is our Patent Shoepack NO. 13 Price $5.75 NO. 16 Price $4.75 Price $4.00 NO. 14 Price $5.25 NO. 12 Price $6.25 This is the PATENT SHOEPACK manufactured by A. W. Yager, which is something distinctly new in the shoepack line. They are 60 constructed as to make them absolutely watertight. In the construction of these packs the strain on the sewing is relieved so that they will not rip, thus making them far superior to others that appear like them. We will ship to any address in Canada prepaid on receipt of price. Give us a trial and be convinced. A. W. YAGER, Proprietor, Midland, Ont. NO. 9 Price $6.75 8o CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER MORTISER (G.M.G) MORTISER 505 POWER MORTISER A heavy substantial power mortising machine. This mortiser through its simple yet efficient design is capable of producing a large amount of heavy work without that jarring strain to the operator so common in chisel mortisers. More details will be found in our Bulletin No. 505 which we will be glad to send to you. We can make immediate shipment from stock. Canada Machinery Corporation, Linite Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of High Class Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA “LUMBERMAN Genuine DUNBAR Shingle Machine This machine is the product of Canada’s pioneer shingle machine manufacturers. It is the original machine and embodies many important points of construction not found in its imitators. For the best results—use the best ma- chine, which is manufactured solely by us. Write us; we are ready to serve you. The Smith Foundry Co., Ltd. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Outfitters, Etc. Fredericton, N. B. : “STAVES. “BARRELS. | GQORERACE. HOOPS: PAIS: - CHURNS “CANDY PAILS oo FISH KITS: BOX BOARDS. “BOTTOMS: ogy “STOCK SHINGLES - CLOTHES. PINS BOMBER Ea | OUR S PECIALTY.§@ FFOR_PRICES AND FURTH c PARTICULARS, JADDRESS( " THPETER RGERLACHS: curyeyann| "eee AND WOODWORKER 81 20,000 to 30,000 HIS sturdy little lath mill with the above capacity is the ideal machine for a saw mill, where the quantity of work does not war- rant the purchase of a large mill. The Abbott Pony Lath is sub- stantially built and does good work. Send for our prices The D. A. Abbott Company Olean, New York "PROCTOR VENEERDRYER In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER | you can dry veneers at less cost 4 and with less waste than in any other system. Send for Bulletin No. 4 ThE PAILADELPAIA LEXTILE Macainery Co. PAILADELPAIA, PA. 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER of Quality No.1, Two Saw, Lett Han Trimmer A light machine, intended for use in the smaller mills, yet built with the saine care and precision that characterizes all of Long’s “Quality” line, which ranges from this machine up to the largest gang undercut and overhead trimmers in use in the larg- est mills, on Canada’s heaviest timbers. Full information is yours for the asking Specializing, as we do, on the saw mill, we are in a position to furnish complete plans, specifications and estimates for mills of any capacity. ° If you have special conditions, requir- ing a mill with an individuality we earnest- ly advise you to make use of our engineer- ing staff. Even in minor alterations and additions to your plant, do not fail to consult us freely. We can save you money. E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited Orillia, Canada Represented by : Robt. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Calgary and Edmonton Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd., Winnipeg Williams & Wilson Ltd., Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Waterous No. 0 Portable Sawframe—carries 60 saw “Best by Test” 2 | ——! m7 — wea wr... CIRCULAR SAWFRAMES _. For Portable, Medium and Heavy Mills ATEROUS Circular Sawframes are built to of larger diameter than is the general custom. Three W\ ‘suit every mill size. Their capacity ranges bearings are used to support it. Fittings include wide- from 2000 to 25000 ft. per day. faced powerful iron and paper friction feed-works, Ce . hah : rdrel disc wheel splitter, timber guage, belt tightener, and ee eeepplied witha ee a rigid and quickly adjustable saw guide. In the design and construction of these Frames we have worked from the operator’s view point and have com- bined in them convenience, accessibility and simplicity of handling, with exceptional strength and accuracy. For many years the No. O Saw- frame, which is shown in the cut above, has been sold as part of our Portable Outfit, and its indor- sement has been universal. The heavier frames of cast iron and steelconstruction throughout have also been given the test of years of actual service, and with improve- ments suggested by this use have made good wherever installed. A new catalogue, No. 110, of Sawframes and Access- ories only, has just come in from the printer—we have a copy here for you. Waterous No. 1 Sawframe—takes 60” saw—weight, 2300 Ibs. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. BRANTFORD, CANADA Agency—H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B.C. Branch—Winnipeg, Man. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 ieee worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. — Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. } We solicit your pa'‘ronage ee HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada New York, N. Y. London, England St. Louis, Mo. 4 BATTS LIMITED WEST TORONTO - THE LEATHER BELT MANUFACTURERS OF Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Trim Pine Doors and Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters Cypress Greenhouse Material BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WEST TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER The J. C. McLaren Belting Co. Limited ? General Mill Supplies MONTREAL “INGLIS” boilers are the product of over 50 years’ ex- perience and study combined. with the most modern equipment for boiler making. “INGLIS” boilers are made in every type and all sizes. — Let us quote on your requirements. The John Inglis Co., Ltd. Engineers and Boilermakers 14 Strachan Ave. Toronto, Canada Mentreal Representative—A. Angstrom, 509 Canadian Express Building. Se eS ee ee oe ee Vol. 33 Toronto, November 15, 1913 No. 22 Time is Money a The rapid cutting File is the economical File erie Electric Welded Steel | Loading Chain American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western SIZE LKS. FT. PROOF TEST BREAKING TEST WT. 100 F1 Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith 2200 Ib. 4500 Ib. 60 Ib. . 2500 Ib. 5000 Ib. 80 Ib. are rapid cutters made by 3500 Ib. 7000 Ib. 90 Ib. fee HON FILE COMPANY || °" ” SOUS Leb. 110 Ib. Port Hope, Ont. McKINNON CHAIN CO., ST. CATHARINES, ONT. AROUND THE WORLD In addition to its success in this country, Dick’s Balata Belting is doing notable transmission service in every country on the globe. It is manufactured in Glasgow, has been on the market over 25 years, and has an unbeaten record for long service in hard places. .We are the exclusive Canadian Agents for Dick’s Balata Belting. For further details write for Catalog No. 17. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting © Wood Split Pulleys | Shafting © Hangers Iron Pulleys Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales . Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver i UNLINED LINEN FIRE HOSE inehiar Woven and Seamless) “Underwriters Best” Red and Blue Stripe . We manufacture all kinds of DE to conform to the requirements of the Associated Factory ‘ee M4 ts Gray higierade faxchore specication, Pe =a" ; ._—« STEAM and POWER GUARANTEED WATER-PRESSURE 500 LBS. PER SQUARE INCH Se a oe PUMPS F. a Dw AY AND COMPANY %35t Paul St. a _—s Sole Makers of Oi a for all kinds of service, using only : % [2 the best material and workman- ship. The Smart Turner Machine Co., Limited Hamilton, Canada Stocks carried by The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Limited, TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER THE STRONGEST pidlgoly IN THE WORLD Steel C han Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admir alty breaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. CAN YOU BEAT ITP WRITE FOR PARTICULARS B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited =: nee MONTREAL Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products We have just issued our NEW | 1913-1914 SASH LIST ~ DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS PRICES The most up-to-date and complete Sash Catalogue ever issued. Contains a remarkable proposition of especial interest to dealers. We will mail a copy to any reader of the Canada Lumberman upon request. Write for it to-day. Georgian Bay Bay Sheek Ville Ltd. s from the Tree to the Finished Product "Midland : Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS The Supply is Great And so is the material. If your trade demands the best in the land try our we Red and White | ° Pine Better look your stock over now and anticipate your needs in Pine lumber. All kinds of dressing undertaken on short notice. George Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY -~— =- ONTARIO 4 CANADA ILUMRBERMAN AND WOODWORKER We Offer The Following 1912 Cut White Pine Lumber 5 Cars 1 x 8 x 12/16. Com. and Dsg. (Box out) 2 SA xe Bex 2 AG of oe 2 64 XO 1216 “ a 5 ‘ 6/4 x 8and 9 x 12/16 ‘ ch 4 1 ‘“. 2x 8 and9nt2 167% 5 ae ‘2 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Cull. Write for Prices East entrance to No. 2 Yard The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited Pembroke, Ont. Note—FAST FEED PLANING MILL IN CONNECTION IF YOU APPRECIATE our care in manufacturing reliable and depend- able Pine Lumber — our quick} methods of shipping — and our “always right” prices, youll be glad you sent that order for WHITE PINE to us. We can fill any size bill you want. JOHN LUMSDEN Manufacturer of Pine Lumber LUMSDEN’S MILLS, QUE. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Winter Sawn, Ready to Ship 400,000 ft. 1 x 4/up—6/16 No. 2 Com. and Better Maple 150,000 ft. 2 x 6/up—6/16 No. 1 : c i: 100,000 ft. 1 in. Mill Cull Ash This stock is winter sawn and in good shipping condition. We would be pleased to receive your enquiries Our new mill will be in operation by the first of the year when we will be pleased to take care of your winter's sawing. We will be glad to hear from you now regarding winter sawing. Fassett Lumber Company, Limited Fassett, Que. Are You Losing in the race for business supremacy which is being run every day? If you take the field relying on inferior lumber to build up your business, you stand as much chance of realising your ambition asa man en- tering a big race Agee tense, badicont lition. ee a You will not be among the “also rans” HO CKEN’S if you rely on Hemlock Pine and Hardwoods The soundest investment on the lumber market. Hocken Lumber Company, Limited Otter Lake Station, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER JOHN GILLIES DAVID GILLIES J. S. GILLIES : President Vice-President ; Sec.-T teed oe —— AESIDE, ON’ 1873 BRAESIDE, ONT. Limited 2 Manufactu RED PINE SPRUCE | Planing Mill, Yard and Office New York City MORRISTOWN, N. Y. : Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., tta. L U mb e r C 0 ° Selling agents for Fraser & Co., ea Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario ‘White Pine Manufacturers of High Grade Red Pine Lu Ti). b e r rae and Lath | L a t h Ss orice ee 53 Queen St. ee Fraser Bryson The | Victoria Harbor Lumber Company Limited “Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quebec Spruce ana Hemlock Lumber BARTRAM BROTHERS Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office Cedar Shingles Can supply Piling up to 40 ft. WM. H. BROMLEY Pembroke, Ontario OFFERS Shipments 1 x 4/7 x 10/16 Good White Pine Ix 8/upxi0/16 ‘“ from 8/4 x 4/up x 10/16 “ «“ & 8/4 x 12 x 10/16 Mill Run Midland, 6/4x 12x 10/16 ‘* os Ont. 4/4 x12 xp10/16u"s ¥ 4/4x6x 10/16 ‘ . 4/4 x 7-9 and 11 x 10/16 Mill Run 4/4 x 8x 10/16 Mill Run “6 Planing 44x 10x 10/16 “ < : 5/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ Mill Off x 4/8 x 10/16 “ ‘“ I 8/4x6x10/16 “ « ae 8/4 x 8x 10/16.‘ “ Connection 12/4x6/8x 10/16 “ Squares Red Pine all Sizes 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited | MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF | White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Heniliale ae eS , Toronto, Canada The M. Brennen & Sons Mfg. Co. Hamilton, Ontario Pine Doors That Are Right Our No. 3 Pine Doors are the leaders in the line. We have put in special new plant and machinery in order to turn out the best Pine Door that can be produced and we have Matching, Dressing No. 3 Pine Doors our Specialty e We are taking particular care of this line and we and Re-sawing _ guarantee every door to be thoroughly well-made from good sound kiln-dried lumber. With our large : sae : output we can satisfy you on quality—at the right done In Transit at Lowest Prices price. Large and small shipments made on short notice. Special attention given to Rush Orders. Try us with your next order for No. 3 Pine Doors THE We are Equipped to Dress and Bore ~ Pembroke Lumber Cs Pembroke, Ontario River Quelle Pulp & Lumber Co. Manufacturers of Heavy Georgia Pine Timbers CORRESPONDENCE & | SOLICITED St. Pacome, Que., Canada Lumber Lath Pulpwood On LC. Ry me pe East of CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 9 At Special Prices Largest Stock of Choice Band Sawn Spruce and Pine in Eastern Canada ieworaer to make room for our next seasons cut, we offer at. SPECIAL PRICES, subject to prior sale, the following choice band sawn lumber. All thoroughly seasoned and in first class shipping condition. NO. 3 BARN and BETTER WHITE PINE 1912 Ctthg ——_ 1 x 4-6 in. 10 ft. and up, 150,000 ft. 1 x 6 in. Oe . 100,000 ft. 1 x 8 in. 175,000 ft. 1 x 10 in. x 70,000 ft. 1x/7in. and up, a 200,000 ft. 14x/7in. and up, 10 ft. and up, 350,000 ft. l4x/7in. and up, . 400,000 ft. LA x 12 in. z 40,000 ft. 2x/in. and up, Length pack. basitite ar . 82, 40, 48 or 56 feet when moving from one setting Style and Opening és Blocks pote Go. aoe C1-36 inches to another. Styles Mall Dogs: ..% 2.5 mae vie Stylesset Works 30° sas ssc) sees .. Pony Excelsior “No. 1 Single Ratchet Write for the catalogue of the Knight line of saw mill machinery. THE KNIGHT MFG. CO., Canton, Ohio. Canadian Distributors :—R. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver, B. C... E. Long Mfg. Co., Orillia, Ont. - SPARTAN - | The Unconquerable out this Coupon and mail today. Booklet will be sent free. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co., eben t ue Please send me prepaid, Booklet “Spartan Belting.” The Saw Mill—the Planing Mill—in fact every woodworking plant constantly demands a maximum of power. It is in these plants that the highest degree of power efficiency was not attain- able until Spartan ‘‘ The Unconquerable”’ was introduced. The modern machines and those Spartan equipped guarantee you a plant continually operating at maximum efficiency. Spartan Belting embodies great pliability, wonderful tensile strength and extraordinary durability. To this unique combination Spartan Belting owes its present universal popu- larity—a combination which renders Spartan especially adapted to the exact- ing demands of planers, matchers and other woodworking machinery. Send for further huranidors and for Spartan Book The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers Worcester, Mass., U.S.A. BRANCHES :—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Fall River, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Ore., San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis. Selling Agents for Texas, The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. of Texas, Dallas, Tex. 80 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | MORTISER C] MORTISER mae nan Weegee ou WINN thee : -2 505 POWER MORTISER A heavy substantial power mortising machine. This mortiser through its simple yet efficient design is capable of producing a large amount of heavy work without that jarring strain to the operator so common in chisel mortisers. More details will be found in our Bulletin No. 505 which we will be glad to send to you. We can make immediate shipment from stock. Canada Machinery Corporation, Linite Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of High Class Wood-Working Machinery in Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN WICKES GANGS ‘*As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stock Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from either hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs at once, up to 14 in. diameter. KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the same stroke. Not an EXPERIMENT, but an ECONOMIC NECESSITY. Think it Over Carefully, then Write , us for Details. “The Gang cannot Se Overslab.” Wickes Brothers 410 White Building = «= SEATTLE, WASA. Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U. S. A. fe rtwrs . PIRAW wW ‘FISH -KITS~. ‘BOTTOMS:: SHINGLES “DUMBER ==: COMPLETE PLANTS CLOTHES. PINS » aARRELS. KEGS, STAVES HEAD OUR SPECIALTY.“ "FOR PRICES AND Fibaeee PARTICULARS, DADDRE Sst T# PETER R GERLACH Carryrsan | AND WOODWORKER 81 | | = ——S—_—_-— LU =) = Lath Mill and Bolter This inexpensive but well-built machine will be found most useful equipment to any mill where a large heave machine. is The machine has no short Thin end The capa- not required. leather belts to make trouble. lath difficulties are overcome. city of this outfit is 20,000 to 40,000 per day. Get our prices and particulars. The D. S. Abbott Company Olean, New York “Proctor VENEER DRYER In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER you can dry veneers at less cost N and with less waste than in any other system. Send for Bulletin No. 4 Tne PAILADELPAIA TEXTILE Macrinery Co. PAILADELPAIA. PA. 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 3 If so, you have probably already gotten out your pencil. to figure how much per thousand you can save on next season's cut. Whatever you have in mind along this line, whether you are going to install a new producing machine, rearrange your handling system, renew your transmission or more fully utilize your: by- products, we are sure it will pay you to let us in on the deal, and get the benefit of our experience —and the other fellows—to supplement your own. It is surprising sometimes, what little money, judiciously spent, will make the difference between an expensive production and an economical one which in these days of economy counts. ~ Spur Gear and Friction Log Jack No. 1. We build a Log haul for every service . Specializing, as we do, on saw mill machinery, we are in a splendid position to fill all saw mill needs, and render up- to-date saw mill service. Steam Jump Cylinders in all sizes, for trans- ‘ : i fer skids, automatic transfers, etc. Ask for our Catalog on any saw mill machine E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited, Orillia, Canada Represented by : : Robt. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver : Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd., Winnipeg Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Calgary and Edmonton Williams & Wilson Ltd., Montreal “—_ —— | CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER jad auene. ML J Py 4 ee wat ——— We offer for sale the Machinery of the Warren Lumber Company, Limited, near Sellwood, Ontario. The present equipment throughout has been in use less than two years, is up to date in every particular and is in excellent condition. It consists of the following : Sawmill Machinery (All Waterous make) —Log Ladder, Bull Wheel, 2-Arm Log Loader, Stationary Steam Nigger, 42’ Steel Carriage, 8’ Double Cutting Left Hand Band Mill, 10” Steam Feed, 5-Saw Slab Slasher, 48’ Big Champion Edger with Cluster, 2-Saw Trimmer, Live Rolls, Transfer to Edger and Trimmer Tables, Sorting Table, Independent Lath Mill, all Shafting, Chains, etc., for Drives and Conveyor systems. Filing Room Complete. Power Plant—Consisting of 400 H.P. 22” x 30” Fondulac Engine, 1 140 H.P. Tubular Boiler and 1 125 H.P. Tubular Boiler with Brick Setting. Duplex Boiler Feed Pump, Petrie Fire Pump, Feed Water Heater and Steam and Water Piping. We are prepared to make very attractive prices on this Equipment. Offers will be considered for all, or any part of the machinery, where it stands or F.O.B. cars, Sellwood, Ont. Full details and specifications will be gladly fur- nished from this office, = ~ i TH fa vy | AUS complete or any part of = the Equipment. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. Agency—H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. BRANTFORD, CANADA Branch— Winnipeg, Man. This 60,000 ft. Mill CANADA LUMBERMAN AND:> WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. } FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy” is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. 1} a We solicit your patronage HOYT METAL CO., Toronto, Canada i. New York, N.Y. London, England _ St. Louis, Mo. | BATTS LIMITED WEST TORONTO MANUFACTURERS OF Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Trim Pine Doors and Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters Cypress Greenhouse Material BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS WEST TORONTO, ONT. TORONTO [an ae VANCOUVER fm d i The J. C. McLaren Belting Co. es ‘| Limited General Mill Susoiies 5 Se MONTREAL “INGLIS” boilers are the product of over 50 yéars’ ex- perience and study combined with the most modern 2 ae equipment for boiler making. “INGLIS” boilers are made i in every type and all sizes. Let us quote on your requirements. The John Inglis Co., Ltd. Engineers and Boilermakers 14 Strachan Ave. Toronto, Canada Montreal Representative—A. Angstrom, 509 Canadian Express Building | Vol. 33 Toronto, December 15, 1913 No. 24 a = Time is Money The rapid cutting File is the economical File — |, fF teel Loading Chain PROOF TEST BREAKING TEST WT. 100 FT 2200 Ib. 4500 Ib. 2500 Ib. 5000 Ib. ; 3500 Ib. 7000 Ib. 90 Ib. 4500 Ib. 9000 Ib. 110 lb. Guaranteed to pull stiff before breaking McKINNON CHAIN CO., ST. CATHARINES, ONT. Files Branded American - Arcade - Eagle - Great Western Globe - Kearney & Foot - McClellan - J. B. Smith are rapid cutters made by NICHOLSON FILE COMPANY Port Hope, Ont. STRONG GRIPPING POWER One of the characteristic features of Dick’s Belting is the strong gripping power, which ensures the transmission, positively without loss, of the whole power given off by the engine. The entire absence of stretching or slipping is another important quality Dick’s Belts possess. It will pay you to investigate these belts before buying any other make. Get a copy of Catalog No. 17. DICK’S Balata Belting Leather Belting Wood Split Pulleys Shaftmg | Hangers Iron Pulleys — Steel Pulleys Saw Mill Supplies Clutches Babbitt Wood-Working Machinery Steam Goods THE CANADIAN FAIRBANKS-MORSE CO., LIMITED Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines Safes and Vaults Montreal Toronto St. John, N.B. Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver 3 ’ We manufacture all kinds of Steam and Power Pumps for all kinds of service, using only the best material and workmanship. THE BELT YOU WILL EVENTUALLY USE We guarantee our ‘‘Camel Hair” Belting will outlast, transmit more power, prove easier on bearings, stretch less than any other class of belting running under same conditions, and if our claims are not borne out by results, we are ready at all times to make any rebate on the cost of our belt that will make it cost no more than any other style of belting. Service considered. F. REDDAWAY & COMPANY The Smart Turner Machine Co., Limited SOLE MAKERS MONTREAL Stocks carried by The A. R. Williams Machinery Co., Limited, 7 TORONTO WINNIPEG VANCOUVER Hamilton, Canada THE STRONGEST CHAIN | “Weldless gga ae IN THE WORLD 0 Oa = ig Ss Photograph of 7/16-inch Weldless Steel Chain broken with a test load of 9 tons, 3 cwts. (20,496 lbs.), or fully double the Admiral]ty breaking load for iron chain of this size. Note the elongation and reduction of area at the fracture. ‘ CAN YOU BEAT ITP WRITE FOR PARTICULARS “ B. J. COGHLIN CO., Limited a a MONTREAL | Alphabetical Index to Advertisers, page 64 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Midland Planing Mill Products — Pans MIDLAND - . Midland Hardwood THIS MARK ON BRAND EVERY PIECE Brand: <)>) 3 | | 4 Flooring The Timber Limits, near Midland, from which we draw our supply, pro- duce the best Maple and Beech flooring stock in North America. We own the Limits, cut the Timber, saw the Lumber in our Saw Mill | at Thunder Bay, and manufacture the Flooring i in our Planing Mill at Midland. From Tree to Finished Product. Output—Fifteen Thousand Feet Per Day. . KILN DRIED |: BORED ,FOR NAILING SIDE & END MATCH SIDE & END MATCHED HOLLOW BRA Kiln-Dried, Tongued and Grooved, End Matched, Hollow Backed, Bored for Nails, Bundled with Wire Maple, Beech, Plain Oak, Quarter Cut Oak, Birch STANDARD GRADING RULES—SELECT, CLEAR, No. 1, AND FACTORY THICKNESSES—THIRTEEN SIXTEENTHS (13/16), NINE SIXTEENTHS (9/16), THREE EIGHTHS (3/8) For Immediate Shipment: 1 3/16 Clear Maple . 3/8 Maple 1 3/16 Quarter Cut Oak 3/8 Quarter Cut Oak 1 3/16 Factory Hardwood 3/8 Birch 1 3/16 Plain Oak 3/8 Plain Oak | 1 3/16 Mill Run Beech 9/16 Beech WRITE FOR OUR FLOORING PRICE LIST Georgian Bay Shook Mills, Ltd. Manufacturers from the Tree to the Finished Product Midland - Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER VIEW OF OUR MILL AND BOOMS Your Orders For Red and White Pine We are in position to take care of orders for almost anything in Red and White Pine. In addition to a large assortment of 1, 2, 3 & 4’, we have on hand the following dimension timber in Red and White Pine. 6x 6 — 10/20 60,000’ 8 x il2 —-12/20 6,000 6x 8 — 12/18 18,000 10 x 10 — 20/24 5,000 6x 10 — 12/22 18,000 10 x 10 — 12/18 125,000 6x12— 16& 18 | 22,000 10°x 12° 12/18 35,000 8x 8 — 12/24 30,000 12 x 12 — 12/24 70,000' 8 x 10 — 12/18 65,000 12x 12—& 14x 14 5,000 Prompt shipment can be made of any of the above. We also have a dry Kiln and Planing Mill in connection, and are in position to do milling on short notice. — eorge Gordon & Company Limited CACHE BAY - 4 ONTARIO PRESET DAT eres (DO SE ASO Z CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | Staal List of Unsold Lumber Now Ready Write for copy The Colonial Lumber Co., Limited. — P INE THAT’S l INGE Pembroke, Ont. Pus E THAT’S INE IF YOU APPRECIATE. our care in manufacturing reliable and depend- able Pine Lumber — our quick methods of shipping — and our “always right” prices, youll be glad you sent that order for WHITE PINE to us. Wecan fill any size (oul you want. JOHN LUMSDEN LUMSDEN’ S MILLS, "OUE, Pu. E THAT'S | INE CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Winter Sawn, Ready to Ship 400,000 ft. 1 x 4/up—6/16 No. 2 Com. and Better pane 150,000 ft. 2 x 6/up—6/16 No. 1 mt * 100,000 ft. 1 in. Mill Cull Ash This stock is winter sawn and in good shipping condition. We would be pleased to receive your enquiries Our new mill will be in operation by the first of the year when we will be pleased to take care of your winter's sawing. We will be glad to hear from you now regarding winter sawing. Fassett Lumber Company, Limited Fassett, Que. LOOK at the name - Hocken - and remember it when you want good Hemlock Dressed and - Sized or Bill Stuff You'll get the best and get it promptly Hocken Lumber Co. Limited Otter Lake Station, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER =e = JOHN GILLIES DAVID oe : J. S. GILLIES President President ° A Sec.-Tres. ae lei BR OS. BRAESIDE. ON 1873 BRAESIDE, ONT. | Limited Manufactu RED PINE | SPRUCE | Planing Mill, Yard and O New York City. MORRISTOWN, N. Y. Guy E. Robinson, 1123 Broadway Te || Fraser Bryson Georgian Bay || Lumber Co., ta. Wholesale Lumber Dealers | U mm b e r C 0 ° Selling agents for Fraser & Co., Manufacturers Limited Mills at Deschenes, Que., near Ottawa Waubaushene, Ontario White Pine Manufacturers of Mich Geode ae Pine a Lumber |) PP ow Laths ||... 233 3 oueenst Ottawa, Can. The Victoria Harbor Lumber Company | Limited — =“ Lumber, Lath and Shingles Mills at Victoria Harbor, Ont. Head Office, 12-14 Wellington Street East, TORONTO, ONT. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quebec Spruce ana Hemlock Lumber Cedar Shingles Lath BARTRAM BROTHERS Limited Ed. T. Saxe, 200 Claremont Ave, MONTCLAIR, N.J. Hope Chambers, OTTAWA, CAN., Head Office WM. H. BROMLEY Pembroke, Ontario OFFERS Shipments I x 4/7 x 10/16 Good White Pine Ix 8/up X10} 16% from ) es ane ro) somite 1 8/4 x I2 x 10/1 i un Midland, 6/4x12x10/16 “ Ont. 4/4x12x 10/16 “ 4/4 x6 x 10/1G “ oe 4/4 x 7-9 and II x 10/16 Mill Run 3 We x 8x10/16 Mill Run Planing 4/4X10x 10/16 “ « 3 5/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ Mill 6/4 x 4/8 x 10/16 “ ° 8/4x6x 10/16 ‘“ in 8/4x8x 10/16 ‘ Connection 12/4 x 6/8 x 10/16 (é Squares Red Pine all Sizes CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Quincy Adams Lumber Co., Limited MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALERS OF | White Pine, Birch, Spruce and Hemlock Mills on G. T. RY-LONGFORD T Cc d KOSHEE RAVENSWORTH oronto, anada On T. & N.O. Ry. 801-2 C.P.R. Building, EARLTON and MILEAGE 156} Cor. King & Yonge The M. Brennen & Sons Mig. Co. Hamilton, Ontario Our Double Band Mill, Huttig, Ark. Why We Can Give “ Value Received ” wn. one hundred thousand acres of the best virgin We O Southern Hardwood timber. We Operate ies nw tows sx | | Matching, Dressing eering, Mo. e Forty Million feet of hardwoods annually and d R eat carry 15,000,000 feet in stock. an e-Sawing We Sell only stock cut on our own mills and so can GUARANTEE the quality of every shipment. We Ship high grades that increase the size and percent- age of your cuttings, reduce factory costs and shrink the waste pile. ‘Therefore: We Can save you money on every shipment of oak, ash, gum, elm, cypress, tupelo, hickory, cottonwood, sycamore, soft maple and dimension. done in Transit at Lowest Prices We are Equipped to Dress and Bore Let us prove this on your next order. = is - Wiséctiin Tn meme Heavy Georgia Pine Timbers Harvester Bldg., CHICAGO River Ouelle Pulp & Lumber Co. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED a St. Pacome, Que., Canada On I. C. Ry. 75 Miles East of Lumber Lath Pulpwood Quebec City Manufacturers of CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 9 Fraser Limited Fredericton, N. B. SELLING AGENTS FOR Donald Fraser & Sons, Limited Cabano, P. Q. Fraser Lumber Co., Limited Plaster Rock, N. B. F & M Lumber Co., Limited Whitworth, P. Q. MANUFACTURERS OF Spruce Lumber Rough and Finished Shingles, Lath, Piano Sounding Board Stock, etc. Chatham, New Brunswick, Canada For Sale— 200,000 of 3 x 7 and up, 3rd quality and better pine, manufacture of 1912 100,000 of Pine Boards, mill run, culls out, 4 inches wide and up 6 feet, and up, sawing of 1912. 40,000 2 inch Pine, log run, culls out, 2 x 4 and up—6 feet and up. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Extra Shingles. Two Carloads of New Brunswick Clear Shingles. We invite correspondence re “Dalhousie” Brand N. B. Cedar Shingles 21,4". Special Prices for shipment to All Ontario Points Dalhousie Lumber Co., Limited Dalhousie, New Brunswick Agents for Ontario R, Laidlaw Lumber Co., Limited Toronto If You Need a Position a classified advertisement in the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker will find one for you. If You are a Capable Man Pulp and Paper Co., Limited Head Office, St. John, N.B. Mills: St. John, N.B. Blackville, N.B. Marysville, N.B. Manufacturers of Bleached Sulphite Pulp Spruce, Pine and Hemlock Lumber, Laths no matter how small or how big your present position may be, an advertisement in this paper will put you in touch with every existing possibility. The rates are most reasonable, write us. Hardwoods i View of yard and mill—J. B. Snowball Co., Ltd., Chatham, N.B. . J. B. Snowball Co., timites Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, Toronto Edward Partington JoHN McKERGow, W. K. GRAFFTEY, President Managing-Director The Montreal Lumber Co. Limited Wholesale Lumber Ottawa Office : 46 Elgin St. Seay: Montreal Office: 759 Notre Dame St., W. WHOLESALE DEALERS SPRUCE 13 Foot and 16 Foot Lath and White Cedar Shingles CHRISTY-MOIR CO. 149 Broadway, New York City JOHN P. NEWMAN Saw Milland Novelty Works. All kinds of Hard and Softwood Lumber. Dimension Stock in Beech, Maple and Birch. Mattress and Cot Frames, Etc. Send me your requirements, I can furnish you stock that will please. PHONE 37 RESIDENCE 15 WIARTON, Ont. HAEBERLE LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND TIMBER White Pine, Norway Yellow Pine, Hemlock Oak Mouldings, Doors, Sashes and Blinds, Cedar Poles and Ties. Yellow Pine Timber a Specialty. Interior Trim Mill Work. NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. RAILS xcu°mySt.ond Wena” YARD LOCOMOTIVES John J. Gartshore 58 Front St. W., TORONTO Hardwood Flooring The Celebrated Diamond Brand End Matched, Bored, Polished and Bundled Manufactured by SIEMON BROS., LTD. For prices write W. T. EAGEN Selling Agent for Ontario and Quebec 2 Toronto Street, Phone M. 2814 TORONTO Saddle Tank Locomotives Geared Locomotives Steel Rails Flat Cars All Secondhand Correspondence solicited SESSENWEIN BROS. Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Lumber Grades Good Shipments Prompt | Prices Right We have for prompt shipment the following:- 10 Cars 1 x 4/5—10/I6 M. R. Ue Pine Will make special price on all the above stock. Also special on 3” and 4” Maple and 1” to3” Birch. Send us your enquiries. Stock bone dry and high grade. C. G. Anderson Lumber Company, Limited Manufacturers Dealers in Lumber 206 Manning Chambers | Toronto 3 S25 ne 102 422°.6 “ a 1 66 2 x 7 66 66 onal “Pao 'ce) Ri wy Sune 45 ei(() a a 2 So Ax 7/12) © Me Re WhitesPine 1 ‘* 5/4x4 &5 ‘‘ Com. & Dress. White Pine 1 66 6/4 x 10 66 66 66 . Peo LD eG ‘ h Mill Run 6 3 66 2 x 8 66 66 66 2 66 2 x 10 66 66 66 1 66 2 x 12 66 66 66 6.6 1 x4 ‘* Com. & Dress. ‘“ 9 66 lx 5 66 66 66 9 66 lx 6 66 66 66 1 ‘ 5/4x4/6 * ae os 2. - 64x63! i Oe 1 66 8/4 x 4/6 66 66 66 PME aes os al OEE ay a | 06 and_ Strictly Wholesale | THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. have the following stocks, namely: Maple, Birch, Ash, Basswood Elm, Spruce, Hemlock and Pine We deal in all kinds of Sawn - Lumber. We will be pleased to answer all enquiries and to quote close prices. - THE MEAFORD LUMBER CO. TORONTO -— - W* Buy, Sell and dealin all kinds of Lumber and Timber in Can- ada and United States: Spruce, White Pine, White and Basswood, Ash, Cedar, Dougias Fir, Beech, Birch, Wal- nut, Cherry, Chestnut, Cottonwood, Hemlock,. Mapie, Norway Pine, Short and Long Leat Yellow Pine, Oak, Red- wood; Birch, Maple and Oak Floor- ings, Pulpwood Ties, and Cedar Poles. AUGER & SON QUEBEC The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Limited Manufacturers: Lumber, Hardwood Flooring, Handles, Poles, Bed Frame Stock, Cheese Box Hoops, Heading, Baskets, Etc. Write, Telegraph or Telephone ° your orders Orillia, Ont. R. LAIDLAW LUMBER CO. LIMITED Toronto Sarnia Buffalo SPECIAETIES Sawed Hemlock Red Cedar Shingles White Pine Lath Bass and Poplar Siding James Gillespie Pine and Hardwood Lumber Lath and Shingles North Tonawanda, N. Y. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 11 We are Buyers of Hardwood Lumber Pine and Spruce James W. Sewall “Well Bought is Half Sold” a Her lev en years my _ ee e oug t 1S a 0 (3 or more ply) (all descriptions) 1 —_—_—_—_—_——————€eeEeEeEeEeeeeeeeeeeEeEEE—EEEEEE have made detaiiea settee Staves H oops mates and maps of over 700,000 s f land. In 1913 0 pontiac ious I planted °300,000 000 H ead i ngs trees. Experience and system tid correvinese and weMiciency. JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. Bootle, Liverpool, England Timber Estimates Boundary Surveys Topographical Maps Planting 16 Centre Street Old Town, Maine London Office Dashwood House 9 raed St., E.C. Special Hardwood Offer 125,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common & Better Birch 12,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Common Birch 40,000 ft. 4/4” No. 1 Common & Better Basswood 18,000 ft. 4/4” No. 2 Cant& Kemp 52 St. Enoch Square GLASGOW Timber Brokers OATS, HAY, Bran, Shorts and Flour Common Basswood —Car Loaps— 16,000 ft. 6/4” Firsts & Seconds Basswood Cable deere, (ae AON Smee Or A. W. FAIRWEATHER Ai and A BC Codes used Traders’ Bank Bldg., TORONTO F.0O.B. Deer Lake HOBART & CO. CHOICE Dry and Well Manufactured Southern Hardwoods Cypress, Kiln Dried North | Carolina Pine Good Grades Prompt Shipments Agents for Shippers of SPRUCE, PINE, HARD- WOODS AND OTHER WOOD GOODS. Please Offer Stocks on hand. Send Us Your Inquiries 53 State St., BOSTON, MASS. | Yard at Prison Point Cable Address ‘‘Hobco, Boston.” Order early and avoid delay by Car shortage 26 Chapel St., LIVERPOOL H/ Sy ae pier . Graves ee Bi fi aS gressive 9 & JARDINE hie yor Wy Lumb ering Cable Address: Farnworth, Liverpool —— = WOOD BROKERS and MEASURERS 2 Dale Street, liverpool, and Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool England demands accurate knowledge of quantity, quality and accessi-. bility of timber supply This knowledge, when obtained by our TIMBER ESTIMATES is reliable. It appeals to Timber Investors, Bonding Houses, Mill Operators. Bigwood & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Pine ana Hemlock Lumber 1026-32 Traders Bank Bldg, 1 oronto,Ont. We Invite Correspondence Munson-Whitaker Co. Consulting Forest Engineers ae 515 Commercial Bank euOe: New Yor Bos 475 Fourth, = ve. 625 sneecnont Bldg. Pittsburgh, 905 Arrott Bldg. A. MILLER Dealer in All Kinds of HARDWOOD LUMBER Office and Yard: 893 Eagle St. BUFFALO, N. Y The Penetanguishene Planing Mill Sash and Door Factory Planing of all kinds done by carload. Rail road Switch in connection with mill. All classes of building material, lime and cement for sale. ALPHONSE TESSIER, Builder & Contractor PENETANGUISHENE, ONTARIO Saw Mill Help Competent employees for saw mills and woodworking plants are scarce. Lhe best of them read this paper regularly. To get in touch with good men send a ‘‘ Want Ad” to the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker 220 King Street West, TORONTO Mills: Byng Inlet, Ont. C Cie sy T ER EUR oe FUT SRR STaW rine. RESEND FOR CATA bo O88S— TEL A\ Watson & Todd, Limited OTTAWA, ONTARIO Dry Norway and White Pine All Sizes and Grades FESSERTON TIMBER COMPANY, LIMITED Estimate of Hemlock Timber at Coe Hill on C.N.R. Cut Jan. and Feb. 1913, and in good shipping condition — which we wish to move 04 Pes. 6 x 6 - 10 No. 1 Hemlock 542 Pes. 10 x 10 - 12 No. 1 Hem. 6x 6- 12 S38) 8) alle 5, 82-8 +S Sirs == “ 8x8- | Sx 8t= O52) 5 1s LO xf O= New Phone Number Main 3658 Fesserton Timber Company, Limited 15 Toronto Street, TORONTO Wholesale Lumber Car and Cargo Shipments JOHN M. DIVER DETROIT, MICH. “Everything in Lumber’”’ Lath, Shingles, Cedar Posts, Piling, Telegraph Poles, R.R. Ties OFFICE :—413 Hammond Bldg. Timber for R. R. Construction and Phone Cadillac 2275 Commercial Purposes, a Specialty. Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. Limited SUDBURY, ONT. Manufacturers of Lumber and Lath, Planing Mill Work General Office, Sudbury, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Everything in Lumber Wholesale and Retail Write or wire us for your requirements The McLennan Lumber Co. Limited Montreal, Canada Send me Your Orders for . 100 M1x : Mill Run White Pine, Box Out 190M1ix5 ‘* 75M1x9 60M1x10 * Your inquiries solicited Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Basswood, Lath C. A. SPENCER (1°) -:@2ebe san Eastern Townships Bank Building, MONTREAL, Quebec TOMIKO CULLS Must Move before Jan. Ist 250 M i x 4 and up 6/16 No. 2 Culls 200 M 1 x to and 12 6/16 No. 2 Culls 5 Cars B.C. 3X Shingles in transit. THE LONG LUMBER < HAMILTON, ONT. The Rideau Lumber Co., Limited Trafalgar Building, Ottawa, Ont. 1913 Sawing 4/4" and 5/4” Spruce 2 x 8 and 2 x 10 Spruce Dry Factory White Pine—all thicknesses. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Mason, Gordon &Co. 23." Montreal, Que. Everything in Timber Car and Cargo lots only Douglas Fir, Bie Hemlock, Spruce, Yellow Pine and Oak Write, Wire or Phone for Prices - Western Office :—Pacific Building, VANCOUVER, B. C. JAS. PLAYFAIR D. L. WHITE PLAYFAIR « WHITE Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers Lumber - Lath - Shingles MIDLAND, ONT. Contractors for Railway Supplies BILL TIMBER a Specialty Do You Handle Interior Trim? "THERE is big trade and good profit for every lumber dealer who handles interior trim and mouldings. We are making a specialty of this line and have installed one of the most complete plants in Canada for the manufacture of hardwood interior trim of every kind. If interested (and you should be) write for prices and other particulars. ESTABLISHED 1855 THE McGIBBON LUMBER CO. OF PENETANGUISHENE LUMBER IN TRANSIT | We are also prepared to match lumber in transit into flooring or siding, etc. Can handle from ~ scow to railroad. Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. Limited Meaford, Ontario Manufacturers of and Dealers in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. HEMLockK BILLsTuFF a Specialty of which we have the Best Assortment on Georgian Bay. Don’t wait to write. Phone us your requirements. All stock sized or matched if required. Our Yards are Unequalled for Drying Lumber Our Mills Produce and We Market as Much GENUINE LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS As All Other Concerns Combined 250,000,000 feet constantly in stock insures filling any reasonable order promptly. Our Canadian-trade is constantly increasing and we are always striving to merit a still larger increase. Our salaried salesmen receive credit for mail orders. Try us. LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS COMPANY 7 Hibernia Building New Orleans, L@. | Wu MT, }- | PT NU my > nuncio” NH Wiaumonna yy ait ill Wy u (7 o ; | ((80irnernt gag | ; gone tT” iN | r qr THA Cinna i | | TT CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER i posuere convayy iy | | PT cael onl | Sills 1), (UN al f) i) | | R. B. ELGIE, Managing Director J. B. JARVIS, Sec.-Treas. The Elgie & Jarvis Lumber Co., Ltd. LUMBER MERCHANTS, 18 Toronto Street, TORONTO, ONT. Telephone Main 5584 Pine, Hemlock and Spruce (Rough or Machined) Lath and Crating Material WE BUY FOR CASH Mill Cuts of Pine, Spruce and Hemlock Write Us C. A. Larkin Lumber Co’y., Limited 627 Confederation Life Building, TORONTO, ONTARIO Every Thing In Lumber PROPER GRADING PROMPT SHIPMENT ENQUIRIES SOLICITED W. T. EAGEN 2 Toronto, Street TORONTO, CANADA New Telephone Main 2814 JOHN DONOGH & CO. Wholesale Dealers For Sale Dry Stock 1 x 4-5-6, No. 1 Spruce 1 x 8-10, No. 1 Spruce 2 x 8-10, No. 1 Spruce 1 x 4-5-6 Red Pine Flooring Strips ' 1° White Pine, Nos. 1 and 2 Culls Spruce and Hemlock Lath | 1205 TRADERS BANK BUILDING, TORONTO We offer the following SPRUCE 2x 4,’ 10, 12, 14 and 16’ each length piled separately 2x 6,”. 10, 12,14 and 16’ “ ‘ fs a 2x 8,” 10, 12,14 and 16’ ° “ 2xANO" 10,12, 1lAcandilGe 3 Leak & Company, Limited 18 Aberdeen Chambers, TORONTO For Immediate Shipment— 4000 HEMLOCK TIES 3000 CEDAR TIES 100 M 10x10 HEMLOCK TIMBER Spears & Lauder Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers 501 Kent Building - Toronto Do You Want a Salesman? Every live lumber salesman in Canada reads the Canada Lumber- man and Woodworker. You can get the man you want through a small advertisement in the ‘‘Wanted and For Sale’ department of this paper. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER . 15 Machinery and Timber For Sale The undersigned offer for sale, in large or small blocks all their remaining timber lands, mills and town property situated in the Town of Parry Sound, Ont.; and other Lumber Equipment, including boom Large stock of 1” 1%”, 1%” and 2” WHITE PINE, Bone dry. SPECIAL LOW PRICES on 14%”, 1%’, and 2’ Shipping cull sidings and cut ups. Mills at Mont Laurier, P. Q. Offices at 97 St. James St., Montreal Mack Axes — The World’s Best HERE are six styles of axes that are made from special crucible steel bit and cap- able of retaining an edge longer than any other axes made. FELLER, MAXAX CHIPPER BEAVER 66 66 99 OTTOWA CHIEF Our motto of “ Quality and Workman- ship” is the foundation of our success and every axe we make can be depended upon to make good our motto. Get our Prices and Particulars. The Mack Axe Works Beaver Falls, Pa., U.S. A. “CANADIAN MADE” Fourdrinier Wires and Cylinder Covers Manufactured in Ottawa by the Capital Wire Cloth & Mfg. Co. Dandy Rolls and Cylinder Moulds ‘imited Repaired and Recovered chains, plows, sleighs, etc. W'e have sold quite a number of timber parcels but still have some good bargains left in Townships of McDougall, Foley, McKellar, Shawanaga, Monteith, Carling, Christie, Burpee, McConkey, Mills, Allen, Secord, Falconbridge and Street. We have the following Sawmill Machinery for sale: 1 8 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 1 3-block right hand steam feed carriage fitted with steam set works, made by Wm. Hamilton, Peterboro, with 10-in. steam feed cylinder. 1 Double cylinder steam nigger, right hand. 1 Log Loader for right hand mill. 18 ft. Double-cutting Telescope Band Mill, made by Waterous Engine Works. 110 in. Double-cylinder steam feed car- riage, left hand, for cutting 24-ft. logs. 1 left-hand steam nigger. 1 Log-loader. 1 Endless chain jack ladder with two kickers complete for right and left hand mills. 2 Roger Gang Edgers for 8-in. cants and umber. 1 Waterous double edger, 6 saws. 2 2-saw trimmers. 1 16-ft. Slash table. 1 20-ft. Slash table. 1 16-ft. Revolving Slash Table. 1 Horizontal Slab Resaw with 5-ft. wheels, made by Diamond Iron Works. 1 70-ft. Transfer Chain for sorting lum- ber, with necessary levers, rolls and transfer chains to complete outfit. 1 Lath Mill with bolter. 2 lath Trimming Saws. FILING ROOM 1 Automatic Filing Machine for 12-in. D.C. band saws. 1 Automatic Grinding Machine for 8-in. . band saws. 1 Automatic Machine for circular saws. 1 Hand Machine for cut-off saws. 1 Lap Grinder. 1 Set Band Saw Rollers and levelling blocks, with necessary swedges, a num- ber of second-hand band, gang, edger and slash table saws. POWER PLANT 1 24 x 36 Slide Valve Engine with 40-in. x 12-ft. extra heavy, double arm split fly wheel. 2 Double Duplex, high pressure Water Pumps. 5 60-in. x 16-ft. Return Tubular Boilers, allowed 125 lbs. steam. 2 125 h.p. Water Wheels. 1 Upright Engine for sawdust conveyor. 110 h.p. Engine. 1 Mitts & Merrell Hog. 1 Wood Machine for '22-in. wood. 1 Wood Machine for 16-in. wood. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, installed. 1 Edger for ripping dry lumber, not in- stalled. 1 30 h.p. Generator, 250 volt. 1 30 light are generator. There is also a large quantity of shaft- ing, pulleys, hangers, belting, tram cars and rails and turn- tables, particulars of which may be had on application. Also, contents of machine shop, contain- ing Planer, Drill, Lathe and Machinery, with tools necessary for repair work. All of the above open for inspection at Parry Sound. Parry Sound Lumber Co. Limited TORONTO, CANADA 26 Ernest Avenue, 16 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER eS ne TIMMS, PHILLIPS & CO., LTD. Birks Building, VANCOUVER, B. C. BL TCE VERT EES SLE STOR a President and General Manager Assistant General Manager D. C. CAMERON, Winnipeg Wo. ROBERTSON, Vancouver Secretary-Treasurer, WILSON BELL, Winnipeg The Rat Portage Lumber Co. Ltd. Manufacturers of Fir, Cedar and Spruce LUMBER Cedar Shingles, Fir and Cedar Lath Heavy Fir Dimension - Is Our Particular Specialty The Heavier tt ts the Better we like it We Dress from 1 to 4 Sides up to 16-in. x 20-in., 60-ft. Our grade ts positively right, and prices will please Timberland Lumber Co., Limited Head Office, Westminster Trust Bldg., NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. | Mills at Craigs on the B.C.E.R. : Shipment by C.P.R.R., G.N.R.R. or B.C.E.R.R. Car Sills and Sheathing, Cedar Siding Large and Long Timbers for heavy construction work Vancouver, B.C., and Harrison River, B.C. For low prices and prompt shipment of Yellow Pine Timbers Short Leaf Finish Chestnut --- Oak --- Ash Timbers Cypress cere ate New Brunswick Shingles Moe aoe ae Fred S. Morse Lumber Co. | | The East Kootenay Lumber Co. Head Office: JAFFRAY, B.C. : Mills at: CRANBROOK, B.C., RYAN, B.C., JAFFRAY, B.C, Box 1600 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 17 The Best Material] -- The Best Equipment =The Best Product White and Norway Pine Laths, Boxes, Box Shooks, Wooden Pails y Tubs C. Beck Mfg. Co., Limited, Penetanguishene, Ont. Haulage and Hoisting Ropes Derrick and Dredge Ropes Ropes for House Moving — Saw Carriage Ropes Smoke Stack Stays Standard or Lang’s Lay Wire Rope Fittings Wire Rope Grease The B. Greening Wire Co. Hamilton, Ont. Montreal, Que. "™*te¢ RUSSEL LOGGING fone Mr. Lumberman It’s the Russel Car you will be interested in. The Russell Car is unsurpassed in quality, service and capacity. Built for any capacity and to accomodate any length of log desired. -—Canadian Representative— Van Couver Machinery Depot Limited Russell Wheel & Foundry Company, Detroit, Mich. Vancouver, B. C. 18 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER FEE SR RT LIT RST TT EE ET OR EE EE PE ETS The Tegge Lumber Co. Hoffman Brothers Company Fort Wayne, Indiana N ORTHERN AND SOUTHERN Manufacturers of Hardwoods—Any Thickness From HARDWOODS 1/30” SLICE CUT VENEER 1/20” SAWED VENEER to Special—OAK, MAPLE and BIRCH EN Specialty : 700 Park Street, Milwaukee, Wis. QUARTERED WHITE OAK Pearl City Veneer Company (ies WEMRITTER LUMBER. COMPANY: Manufacturers of Veneers and Panels IN ALL NATIVE WOODS Below is a list of Dry Lumber ——— which we can Ship Promptly . We have for quick shipment Three Ply End Panels, CHESTNUT RED OAK . Drawer Bottoms, and Glass-backs 1s and 2s, 4/4, 5 cars. 1s and 2s, 4/4, 5 cars. 1s and 2s, 5/4, 2 cars. No. 1 common, 4/4, 4 cars. 1s and 2s, 8/4, 1 car. No. 1 common, 5/4, 1 car. No. 1 common, 4/4, 2 cars. No. 1 common, 6/4, 1 car. No. 1 common, 6/4, 1 car. No. 1 common, 8/4, 2 cars. Quartered Sound Wormy, 4/4, cars. Our shipping facilities for Canadian Trade unequalled. Enquiries solicited’ and quotations promptly given. Factory and Office, Steele St.. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. POPLAR WHITE OAK 1s and 2s, quartered, 3 cars. 1 car 5/8, 18 ue 231 -in. Poplar Panel and N 1 car 5/8, 24 e 2 in. Poplar Panel and No. 1s and 2s, plain white oak, i 17 Sec ae so a evo 6/4, 3 cars 5 1 Ce 5/4, 7 to 17 Panel and No. 1 com., quartered, 2 cars. 1s and 2s, plain white oak, 5/4, 2 cars, Manufacturers of Maple, Beech, Birch, Basswood and Hemlock Lumber Correspondence solicited W. H. White Company | John Hall, Box eerie Canada No. 1 common, 4/4, 6 cars. No. 1 common, 6/4, 8 cars. All our own manufacture, band sawed, and thoroughly seasoned. Do not place your order before writing for prices. Canadian Representative : te : © fe v0 Si, ke) 5 -} a 2 | 2 = Boyne City Lumber Company BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN W.H. Dawkins Lumber Co. We have 10,000,000 feet of Plain and Quartered White Oak and Yellow Poplar. Choice stock, good widths, fine lengths. The Oak has been on sticks 2 years waiting for railroad, now ready for shipment. Write us for prices ASHLAND . . KENTUCKY CANADA, LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 19 “THE W, F, HEYSER LUMBER COMPANY | Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Exporters of High Grade West Virginia and Southern Hardwoods 15,000,000 ft. on hand at all times of dry Plain & Quartered W. and Red Oak, Poplar, Ash, Hickory, Gum and other Hardwoods. Quick shipments direct from our own mills and yards. Main Office and Yards, Cincinnati, Ohio. | Write for prices. Phone Main 6386 Hills=| Rooreille, Tens: LOUISIANA RED CYPRESS Franklin, Va, 4 e , QUARTERED OAK PLAIN OAK The Atlantic Lumber Co. ‘POPLAR ASH Incorporated , i e Head Office: BOSTON, MASS. OS ON Eee hg We can sue gr dela aaa any ats above Manufacturers Southern Hardwood Lumber SN la Me ad Canadian Branch © e e 606 Kent Building, 156 Yonge Street, Toronto Wistar Underhill & Nixon Robert Vestal, Manager Real Estate vee Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. ANYTHING IN OAK LUMBER G. H. Johnson, 125 onellscries pune cele 736, Toronto, Ontario Yellow Pine Timber Reach Furniture Factories and Woodwork- ing Plants Through This Department And Lumber Rough or Dressed : ‘ All the leading Canadian furniture manufacturers Car Material and Long Timbers | and woodworking establishments are regular readers a Specialty of the Canada Lumberman and Woodworker. Many of them have been subscribing to this paper for a quarter of acentury. They are big buyers of hard- PROMPT SHIPMENTS wood lumber. Reach them through these columns. Write for rates to E. C. BRADLEY LUMBER CO. | ada Lumb eM chiaik carseat rue : anada LumbDerman an ooadworker Ellisville Cincinnati, Miss. and Ohio Toronto : - - - Canada CAFLISCH BROTHERS HARDWOOD LUMBER Wholesale Distributing Yards and Mills at— Sales Offices Union City, Pa. Monticello, Ky. JAMESTOWN, NY: Hambleton, W. Va. Ross Point, Ky. Full assortment of grades and thicknesses in Quartered and Plain Oak, Gum, Poplar and other Hardwoods in our Jamestown yards. STRAIGHT OR MIXED CARS. ; IMMEDIATE SHIPMENTS. 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ESTABLISHED 1870 G. A. Grier & Sons, Limited, "” 'Nientreal, Po. MANUFACTURERS AND “WHOLESALE DEALERS: 1 Sawn Lumber, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Dimension Timber Mills at Lachute, P. Q. Manufacturers Birch Flooring Wie 4 MACHINERY We Build a Full Line of Box Machinery The Truck That Saves It’s Cost Several Times Over in The Year This truck -is designed for lumber yards and planing mills and will be found invaluable for loading and unloading cars. The front gearing is detachable and may be used with eight or twelve hind gearings. It is a double-header, nuts on axles being kept tight with Steel Cotter Keys. : Oil cups on the wheels and the fact that there is no resetting of tires saves any amount of trouble. The old wooden-wheeled truck is a back number in com- parison with this. It will pay you to write for our general cata- logue which describes these trucks in detail, and pick out the style you want now. Tudhope- Anderson Co., Limited ORILLIA, ONT. Fitting Saw. Write to-day for particulars. B. G. Luther Co., Inc. 91 Foster Street Worcester, - Are You Interested : ‘eae eae There is un- e o,°@ ! market for Mill in British Colum- & quipments at ld S all kinds. Let e YG ‘ SS bia Trade? NON SS \e- SS trate our Ad- 3 BS aa Sete yp fis) vertising ser- ; Theimmensity LEAF ESS. 4 hee Ae vice. We It is time to think about your logging equipment for the ensuing season. of the Lumber < %, fa please others, Let us figure*on your requirements for Peavies, Cant Hooks, Timber Dogs, Boom Chains, and Shackles, Mill Chains, Forged Steel, Log POS Htry we ee .* oe we (Cat oer Stamping, Hammers, etc. within a few : SRS you. Our products are the result of over 50 years of careful study of tke lum- yours make SS . berman’s requirements and we can offer the best equipment at the this Province SORNS ‘ Western lowest price. } j the most im- he ON Lumb Write us for particulars and prices portant in the SQ umpberman whole Domin- “d Crowe & Wilson Chambers ARGALL BROTHERS Three Rivers, Quebec ion. ay ee B.C. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 2i To Save Wisely You Must Buy Well Meeelore HE Mehooves ever rough investigation of DEFIANCE ” Woodworking Machines We would particularly call your attention to our new No. 0 HAND FEED THREAD CUTTING MACHINE As illustrated herewith. It is especially designed for cutting threads on wooden articles uch as duster, scrub and other types of brush handles, also carpet sweeper handles, spool barrels, insulator pins, etc. It will cut any number of threads per inch three inches long and shorter, accommodating handles from the shortest lengths up to 48 inches long. An ingenious device is furnished for threading crooked handles along with the straight ones without change of adjustment ; also threading straight or tapered end handles. May we not quote you price for immediate delivery ? THE DEFIANCE MACHINE WORKS DEFIANCE, OHIO, U.S.A. Rppcasontatives: :—A.R. Williams Machinery Co., Toronto (Ontario), St. John (New Brunswick), Winnipeg (Manitoba) Vancouver Petes Colne), Reid- Newfoundland Co., St. Johns (Newfoundland), Williams & W ilson, N hi iF = C ‘ nN B Montreal (Que.), L. Blake Co., Portland, Me.(Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont). No. 0 Hand Feed Thread Cutting Machine. “The Narrow Saw King” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut Saws have won their way to universal popu- larity by the good work they do and their general reliability. They have been put to every test and come through successfully, proving that they are worthy of the confidence placed in them. If you want the best results, use a Narrow ‘‘Saw King.” The Narrow ‘‘Saw King” Cross-Cut is specially adapted to Pulp wood and Small timber being a straight back Saw and ground to a true taper, three gauges from cutting edge to back of saw. Write for catalogue telling you all about the King of saws R. H. SMITH COMPANY, LIMITED SAW MANUFACTURERS - Sa. CATHARINES,, ONT. Pink’s Lumbering Tools sx: oa The Standard Tools Split Maple Cant Hook and Peavey Handles Carload or dozen Boom Chains Pike Poles Skidding Tongues Boat Winches, etc. Agents for Brazel Patent Snow Plow. Manufactured by Bateman-Wilkinson Co. Ltd., Toronto Send for Catalogue and Price List e e e Sold throughout the Dominion by all Wholesale and Retail Hardware Merchants Thos e Pink C oO. 9 Limited 7 Pembroke, Ont. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER CAMERON & CO., LTD., OTTAWA, CANADA S | ». Everything in Timber y,.. Pin Hemlock (EITHER ROUGH OR DRESSED) Oak Eastern Agents THE NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO., LTD., Barnet, B.C. Write, Wire or Phone for Prices. Inserted Tooth Cireular Saws : All Radcliff insert. tooth saws are fitted with the world famed Hoe Bits and Shanks. The body steel is tempered to the highest de- gree of perfection with sufficient pliability to avoid breakage. We also manufacture a complete line of high grade solid tooth saws, rift saws, shingle and Saw heading saws, grooving saws, mitre saws, wide des and narrow band saws, mill saws, drag saws, eee gang saws, cross cut saws and machine knives. And . Send for our catalogue and prices Lasting Edge” Radcliff Saw Mfg. Co. TORONTO Limited WM. E. HILL CO. Don’t Buy One of Our Steam Drag Saw Machines — A , —— | unless you want the best. The machine here shown has ; ‘ “2 . ~ Positive Stroke; Friction Hoist; forged steel Connecting 4 Rods and cast reel Crosshead. Is made in four sizes— ww from 26” to 54” stroke. Write for Drag Saw Catalog fully describing this as well as other types. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 23 Special Prices for Spruce 30 M feet 2’ ee ‘ce 220M feet 1" x 4 x 5’ BUF Store al ox CF xs" JAMES G. CANE & CO., Wholesale Lumber 411 McKinnon Building, TORONTO The Peter Hay Knife Co., Limited i Se 2 F GALT, ONTARIO N WAS = Ginger em Up | : OF and Keep ’em that way! RATTS Animal Regulator keeps horses and cattle strong and vigorous, improves their wind, makes them able to work harder, produce more, and resist expensive Machine Knives, Circular Cutters | {een diseases. Sold on a positive guar. antee. Vour money back tf tt fatls, and Mortise Chisel Pratts Colic Cure Pratts Healing Ointment is quick and certain in action. (for man or beast)—a positive Cures all forms of colic and indi- necessity in the lumber camp. gestion. Keep a bottle handy Gives instant relief and quickly and be prepared for emergencies. cures cuts, sores, scalds, burns and California White Pine Gerke Thin Let ToDase (If your dealer cannot supply, write us direct) MANUFACTURING WOODWORKING PRATTS Animal Regulator, 25 ATTS Distemper Cure .. e e e ‘S Anim PR California Sugar Pine en ee ee ee PRATTS Healing Ointment, 25c, -50 PRATTS Spavin Remedy, BOC PRATTS Liniment, 25c., 50c., 1.00 PRATTS Hoof Ointment .. . e e We also supply all poultry remedies—Send 10c for PRATTS Poultry Book and and Arizona SO ine mention tis pe Send us this coupon with 10c for valuable book, * Pointers on Horses.’ PRATT FOOD CO. OF CANADA, Best Stock for Factory and Pattern Lumber TORONTO LIMITED COUPON (C.L. Dec.) Pratt Food Co. of Canada, Ltd., Toronto Ask Enclosed please ane 10 cents in stamps. Please send me your book, a : ‘Pointers on Horse Room 716 Railway Exchange, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS CRE GRaS E rene A a a a RR oe oR 13 FT. STOCK 1x9, 114x9 and 2x9. GOOD GRADE AND | SEE STOCK LIST MANUFACTURE BELOW For Quick Shipment from Stock in Yard. Rail or Water Deliveries. Merchantable ,Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Merchantable Clear & No. 1 1x9 4 2x9 1x10 2x10 1}x4 3x4 14x5 3x5 14x6 2x3 2x8 3x6 DRY SPRUCE, 10 to 13 feet LENGTHS (mostly 13 feet). We also solicit Special Sawing Bills of 13 foot Spruce for future delivery. QUEBEC & ST. MAURICE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY, Portland, Maine 24 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Steam Tension Band Mill Te top guide on this mill, as well as the upper wheel, is operated by a steam cylinder. This means that the guide can be moved up or down instan- taneously, which in one day's work means quite a saving of time over the ordinary mill. This goes a long way towards paying for the mill by the end of a year. | But this is not all—with this steam operated guide it is just as easy to keep the guide close to the cut as it is to set it for certain size logs and keep it there. This can be done without loss of time, and so by bringing the guide down close to the cut, vibration of the saw is done away with and the quality of the lumber is improved. No form of tension yet devised is as easy on the saws as the steam tension—several of the users of this mill have run through an entire season without cracking a single saw. These are some of the reasons why our steam tension band mill is the most economi- cal mill to buy, and there are others which you will find in our catalogue. When you are tuning up your mill this winter for next season’s operations, remember that we can serve you promptly whatever your requirements may be. William Hamilton Company, Limited PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER TRADE MARK FEG. U.S. PAT. OFF: The Meaning of Transmission Efficiency In the Mill “Transmission Efficiency’ means the smooth and uninterrupted working of every belt in your mill—no slipping and consequent loss of power —no shut-downs—no stops or delays for adjustment and repairs. Would you have “‘ Transmission Efficiency” in your mill? Then equip ~~ NEPTUNE Waterproof Leather - Belting The belting which will give you the highest efficiency in power transmission throughout your entire plant. In places where the ordinary kind of belting goes all to pieces, “Neptune” belting runs right along day after day, every joint and every lap as tight and secure as when first installed. “Neptune” is the pioneer of all waterproof belting—it has steadily grown in favor with planing and lumber mills, because of its wonderful durability and waterproof features. Its large sale throughout the Canadian provinces is strong proof of its genuine value—it has the unqualified endorsement of thousands of users. Remember, Neptune Leather Belting is guaranteed to be absolutely waterproof, that the laps will not loosen if wholly submerged in water, and, if double belting should be used, that it will not come apart in the laps or between the plies. Let us send you further particulars with prices and samples of the Neptune Brand also a copy of our 24-page Neptune Book. The Graton & Knight Mfg. Co. Oak Leather Tanners and Belt Makers Worcester, Mass. NOTE :—In saw and planing mills where the transmission conditions are extremely exacting use SPARTAN LEATHER BELTING. 25 26 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER X When the gang draws pay iy = y for loa Ing =e | : HE Millman who is studying for efficiency must see the waste in using Belts that go wrong—tying up the whole outfit. He must see the waste of precious time—which is money. He must also see the loss entailed by a gang being thrown off work, but not off the pay roll. A cheap belt piles up a bill of expense that may seem purely in- cidental—but which is directly attributable to poor belting. A belt runs slack and must be fixed—stopping an expensive machine, wasting the men’s time which runs quickly into money— often falling down on deliveries and losing business. A Goodyear Belt will not run slack—Because it will not stretch. In the making of Goodyear belting, the many plies of hard-fibre cotton duck— each thoroughly permeated with rubber “‘friction’””—are compressed into a solid combination of strength and $grip. The Goodyear “curing” or vulcanizing is done while the Belt is stretched to its utmost limit by special machinery. All tendency to stretch in service is taken away. That is why Goodyear Belts do not stretch in service. The toughness of carefully-tested cotton fibre, inseparably united under tremendous pressure with high-grade rubber friction, makes a pliable Belt of great strength. GOODYEAR BELTS Goodyear Belts grip the pulleys. They convey ALL the power because they do not slip. The outer surface of rubber holds tenaciously to the pulley. The belt is pliable under any weather conditions. This rubber covering protects the inner fabric of the Belt from rain, oil, etc., which would cause rot and decay. Neither heat nor cold, rain or shine, can affect the pliability and effectiveness of our Rubber Belts. They re- main soft under the hardest service. Repeat << orders from millmen, and big increases in ~ (28s sales, prove that they are satisfying the dew YY mands of experienced men. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. of Canada, Limited Head Office, TORONTO Factory, Bowmanville —— Our free book on choosing a belt would interest you. A card to our nearest branch will bring you one. 1c7 Branches at Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Hamilton, London, Toronto, Montreal, St. John, N.B. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Do You Know that the Hanchett Swage and the Hanchett Shaper will cut down your saw cost and increase the efficiency of your saw mill equipmentP They will make your band, gang and circular saws cut more and better lumber daily with less effort and worry on the part of your saw filer. we | THATS THE REASON they are universally adopted and are con- ceded by the vast majority of prac- tical and up-to-date saw fitters to be the greatest swage and shaper ever placed on the market. If you are not already acquainted with the superior features of these tools, we shall be pleased to place this pair with you on 30 days trial where you can see the work they will do on your saws in your filing room. If they are not the best Swage and Shaper you have ever used, you may return them to us at our expense. Write for our No. 4-F Catalog which is fully descriptive of our most com- plete line of up-to-date saw fitting and knife grinding machinery. Hanchett Swage Works jee i Big Rapids, Mich., U.S.A. Saws and Knives 28 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Yes they are famous be- The World-Famous OA cause they S dl Mi O NS DS ‘ aS SS have been giv- ing such universal Crescent-Ground yr , satisfaction to Lum- [CROSS-CUT bermen and Loggers for so many years and in so many different parts of the world. Crescent grinding and Simonds Steel is a combination that makes the best edge-holding, even tempered, well wear- ing cross-cut saw that the skill of man has MONTREAL yet been able to produce. Price is not the factor; it is only results that count in making this the most economical saw on the market. 4 SIMONDS CANADA SAW COMPANY, LIMITED St. Remi Street and Acorn Ave., Montreal, Que. - Vancouver, B.C. or St. John, N. B. B. B. L. DOORS| WNHIS line of doors is one that every dealer should handle. a These doors are made under the most careful supervision and only the best wood chosen for its figuring, and expert work- manship enter into their manufacture. : Our plant is complete and up-to-date so that we are able to make prompt delivery on all orders. We will be glad to send particulars and prices or. Baas doors to dealers who are looking for a real quality line. WRITE US | Benson & Bray, Limited Box 207 Midland ee Ontario Telephone 141 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 29 A National Journal -{@nada Jumberman Wood Worker Issued on the Ist and 15th of every month by HUGH C. MACLEAN, LIMITED, Publishers HUGH C. MacLEAN, Winnipeg, President. THOS. S. YOUNG, Toronto, General Manager OFFICES AND BRANCHES: TORONTO - - Telephone A. 929 - - 220 King Street West VANCOUVER - Telephone Seymour 2013 - Hutchison Block MONTREAL - - Telephone Main 2299 - - 119 Board of Trade WINNIPEG - Telephone Garry 856 - Commercial Travellers’ Bldg. NEW YORK - - Tel. 3108 Beekman - - 931 Tribune Building CHICAGO - - Tel. Randolph 6018 - - 659 Peoples Gas Building LONDON, ENG. - - - - - - - - - - 3 Regent Street, S.W. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Canada, United States and Great Britain, $2.00 per year in advance; other foreign countries embraced in the General Postal Union, $3.00. Single copies 15 cents. “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is published in the interest of, and reaches regularly, persons engaged in the lumber, woodworking and allied industries in every part of Canada. It aims at giving full and timely information on all subjects touching these interests, and invites free discus- sion by its readers. Special care is taken to secure for publication the latest and most trust- worthy market quotations. throughout the world, so as to afford to the trade at home and abroad information on which it can rely in its operations. Advertisers will receive careful attention and liberal treatment. For manufacturing and supply firms wishing to bring their goods to the attention of owners and operators of saw and planing mills, woodworking factories, pulp mills, etc, “The Canada Lumberman and Woodworker” is undoubtedly the most direct and profitable advertising medium. Special attention is di- rected to the “Wanted” and “For Sale” advertisements. Toronto, December 15, 1913 Vol. 33 No. 24 Workmen’s Compensation Act Public attention: has been called to some extent of late to the proposed workmeén’s compensation act for the Province of Ontario, . presented by Sir William Ralph Meredith, in his final report as a Commissioner appointed by the province for the purpose of examin- ing into the matter and reporting upon it. The question has been before the Legislature for nearly three years. The Commissioner has presented earlier reports, the proposals of which have been con- siderably amended by those which followed. The present report be- ing “final,” it may be concluded that the Government will consider the advisability of-introducing a bill based upon the draft bill sub- mitted in the report. Under these circumstances the situation be- comes one of most urgent importance, and it is necessary that the views of those interested should be crystallized and presented to the government as forcibly as possible, so that the act, if it be passed, may be not only theoretically just and commendable, but at the same time practical. Most of the articles which have been printed in the daily press, referring in an incomplete and frequently incorrect man- ner to Sir William Ralph Meredith’s report, have consisted largely of a summary of the draft bill and a synopsis of the remarks made by the commissioner in the report. Little has, as yet, been published in the way of an analysis of the actual results to be expected from the enactment of the proposed bill into law. While it would be impossible, in the limits of a trade journal article, to give anything in the nature of a complete analysis of so intricate and important a question, there are some outstanding fea- tures which may be dealt with in such a manner as to give an idea of the proposed bill as a whole, when considered in regard to its commendability. In such an analysis it should be continually borne in mind that the manufacturing interests of Canada, as represented by the Canadian Manufacturers’ Association, have shown themselves ready to encourage the enactment of a measure of workmen’s com- pensation which will fulfil the just requirements of the case. They have given the time and study of experts to the development of the proposals upon which such a measure should be based, and they have relieved themselves of any suspicion of seeking to escape from proper responsibility in connection with the situation. In justice to them, - after the assistance which they have already given, the representations of the manufacturers should now be given unbiased and complete con- sideration. The manufacturers recognize the justice of workmen’s compensation. They recognize the benefits which will-accrue from the adoption of a system that will reduce the amount of litigation necessary to render justice to injured workmen, and they have been seeking for nearly three years to assist the Government in planning a scheme which will be practical and fair. From the point of view of the manufacturers, some of the chief criticisms resulting from an analysis of the proposed bill may be summed up as follows :— The scale of benefits is absurdly and unreasonably high. In Manitoba, British Columbia and Nova Scotia the maximum amount of compensation is $1,500. In Alberta it is $1,800, in Saskatchewan and Quebec it is $2,000. The maximum payment under the draft bill for Ontario would be a pension of $1,100 a year for life. The bill consists of a collection of three distinctly conflicting principles, viz.:—(1) State insurance under a government commis- sion, applied to certain groups of industries each of which contribute to a joint insurance fund; (2) Individual liability with adjustment of claims by a government commission; (3) Individual liability admin- istered by the courts of law. . The difficulties developing out of the embodiment of these three conflicting principles in one measure, may be illustrated by considera- tion of the indefiniteness of the boundaries between the different classes of employers covered by the bill. In the first place, it would be almost impossible in many instances to decide, without extensive reference to the courts, under which class a given manufacturer came, and in the great number of cases in which an employer carries on several different kinds of business, there would be room for further litigation in regard to determining how the assessment upon him should be paid. These difficulties are brought about by the inde- finitely large and vague definitions furnished in the preliminary sec- tion of the proposed bill. Take for instance the definition of the word “manufacturer,” which is to include any one who is engaged in “mak- ing, preparing, altering, repairing, ornamenting, printing, finishing, packing, assembling the parts of and adapting for use or sale any arti- cle or commodity.” It would puzzle a lawyer to find anybody who could not be brought under such a definition. It would be possible to include a great number of employers who are also included in one of the other sections of the bill, and yet the principles upon which compensation is to be awarded vary, as outlined above, according to the section of the bill under which an individual employer is to come. The indefiniteness of the boundaries between the classes of employers is in fact one of the features of the proposed bill which is most open to criticism. Another feature of the bill is that it attempts to put into immedi- ate effect a far-reaching system which might more profitably be built up by degrees. It is difficult to imagine how the government, even A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR It is an old wish, but it always rings true, and, unlike many other greetings, there is no uncertainty about its note of friendship. Lumbermen get as close to the real spirit of Christmas as any other class of men—closer than most —and they know well what the Christmas greeting means. _ The pleasantest Christmas that any lumberman ever had is no better than the one which the Canada Lumberman & Woodworker hopes they will all have this year, and after that a Happy New Year, commencing on January ist and lasting all through 1914. with an army of officials, could collect the contributions provided from the vast number of small employers coming under the vari- ous headings of the bill. Unless the premiums were co!lected from every employer, it is reasonable to assume that those who did pay would make up the deficiency for those who did not. In connection with some of the classes provided for by the bill, the ordinary common law defences of employers are taken away, Viz., contributary negligence, negligence of a fellow employee and the risk assumed by the workmen in connection with certain employments. for, These are only a few of a number of forcible criticisms which \ 20 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER may be directed against the proposed bill. It is to be hoped that manufacturers of all classes will get together and take immediate steps to have their interests strongly presented to the government as soon as possible, with a view to amending the bill before it becomes law, or introducing an entirely new measure. The whole situation, as roughly outlined above points forcibly to *the mistake of having appointed a commission consisting of one man, however eminent, and he a member of the legal profession, in- stead of a commission, possibly of three men, including, at least two practical business men and possibly one lawyer. Reduction of Waste in Manufacturing British Columbia lumbermen who read the articles now being published in a series in the Canada Lumberman, under the pen name of “Douglas Fir,” have probably come already to the conclusion that the writer is a man of long experience and that his views are not only interesting, but of much importance to all engaged in the production of lumber in that province. In the first two articles he dealt with matters relating to sacrifice of profits, devoting attention particularly to price cutting and similar evil trade practices, also discussing the general situation in connection with conservation—conservation in its most practical sense, the profitable use of the timber resources of the province, so as to get out of them everything that is of value. In the present issue the same writer follows out this conservation idea a little further and applies it in a practical manner to operations in the woods and at the mills, taking as an example a single instance of a large tree and showing how its value may be reduced or enhanced in the logging opeations and also in the sawing operations. The com- mendable feature of these articles is that they are written ina spirit of the utmost good fellowship. They do not attack without suggesting methods of improvement, and they admit that few if any, even the reader included, are in a position to criticize unless they can suggest remedies. In fact the situation is one which-calls for a general admis- sion of the importance of the demand. for scientific study of all the operations connected with the lumber producing industry, and a simi- lar study of all the practices connected with marketing the product. The helpful feature of the situation is the fact that the operations of to-day show great improvement in many respects when compared with those of only a few years ago. The most discouraging feature is the fact that, in spite of all the efforts of the better-minded owners of the industry, selling methods do not show that improvement which might have been hoped for or expected. Leaving the setling situation out of the question for the time be- ing, the article which appears in this issue is one which will repay close study. It does not deal with any involved problems of opera- tion. The average logger or manufacturer will probably feel that he knew everything contained in the article before he read it. The writer does not seek to infer that this is not the case. What he is trying to do is to put the matter so simply before those who are intimately concerned that they will feel inclined to give it more attention now then they have been accustomed to in the past, and to reduce the amount of waste in their operations. The writer points out how, in the sawing operations it would have been possible to save a lot of money—as much as $6,000 or $8,000 in one month’s operations in a mill cutting 200,000 feet per day. In connection with the same class of © logs, the logger might make a saving of $1,900 per month, on an operation putting in about 50,000 feet per day. These are great say- ings and will make much of the difference between success and failure. They call for more than a simple statement of the saving that can be made on an individual log, and we hope that the writer will contribute further articles discussing the best manner of revising woods and saw- ing operations to make sure that this saving will be made a matter of policy, rather than one of chance. ie - The really difficult question is how to:make sure that the man in the bush will cut each log into the most valuable size according to — the conditions of the market at the time. The next problem, one of practically the same importance is how to make the most valuable class of lumber out of its logs—having of course a similar regard to the le- mands of the market at the present time. This latter problem is in- deed a very difficult one. It involves, on the part of the mill manager, a most minute knowledge of market conditions and available sources of log supply. One can only hope to bring every logging and sawing operation up to an ideal standard of efficiency. Yet, if we are to be- lieve the criticisms expressed so often among members of the lumber trade and industry, there is great room for improvement at the present time and the writer of these articles is performing a valuable service by calling attention to the situation in a manner which will leave no one in doubt as to how far the facts apply to his own case. ' Competition Between Canadian and United States Stocks © In the section of the present issue of the Canada Lumberman which is devoted to correspondence from readers, will be found a letter from a Canadian lumberman, dealing with an article which was reproduced in these columns in the December Ist issue, on the ques- tion of yellow pine in the Canadian markets and Canadian lumber in the markets of the United. States. The writer also deals with the views recently expressed in these columns by Mr. R. A. Long, of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, of Kansas City, U. S. A., in regard to the great quantity of yellow pine which is being sold in Canada at prices so low as to leave no margin of profit. The views expressed in the letter published in the present issue are of much interest be- cause they state the case from a Canadian point of view and are based upon an intimate knowledge of conditions prevailing in the markets both of Canada and the United States. Perhaps the most interesting statement in the letter is that with which the writer closes his remarks, namely, that yellow pine is be- ing sold in the United States to-day, at prices just as low as those for which it is being placed upon the Canadian market. The import- ance of this statement comes from the fact that many Canadians are of the opinion that yellow pine is sold in Canada at a sacrifice, so as to avoid injuring the markets of the United States. Mr. Long, in his letters, has strongly opposed this claim and has stated that, from his own knowledge of actual sales, this is not the case. It is important therefore to have the views of a Canadian who admits that Mr. Long is right in this respect. If this point is admitted, it brings the matter down entirely to a consideration of the conditions which lead to the sacrifice of stocks, and this point is dealt with clearly by the writer, who points out a fact which we have frequently mentioned in these columns, namely, that one of the most important causes of sacrificing yellow pine stock in the United States and Canada, is the fact that a large number of the companies manufacturing this lumber are over-capitalized and over-bonded, so that the payments which they have to make in order to meet their indebtedness and to pay in- terest upon their capital, are so great that they are obliged to follow a policy of over-production during times of depression, hoping for improvement in the near future and seeking only to realize enough money to pay these debts in the meanwhile. This is a policy which has apparently become very general in connection with yellow pine CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 31 producers and which is reasonable enough, if the periods of depres- sion are not prolonged or of frequent occurence, but when they last for a long time, and the intervals between are short, the result is a _ permanent injury to all markets in which yellow pine is sold. ‘This is exactly what is occurring to-day and has been occurring for many months past. Not only do the yellow pine manufacturers suffer, but the whole lumber industry feels the depressing effect, as most of the important classes of lumber and timber produced to-day find competi- tion from yellow pine at one time or another. The only conclusion that one can come to, is that these conditions may be expected to con- tinue indefinitely, practically until the demand for lumber outstrips the supply, and unfortunately, with the present enormous capacity of the mills in all parts of the country, this time is far in the future. A point which is often overlooked, but which is of much import- ance in the consideration of this question is the greater facility of production possessed by yellow pine manufacturers, on account of the fact that they can product practical!y all the year round. It would be fortunate if they had a period of rest each year as the operators in Canada have, during which they must allow their mills to take a rest, and during which they themselves have an opportunity to con- sider their production policy more calmly than if they were able to operate all the year round. As to the costs of production in Canada and in the United States, we have read many carefully prepared articles and letters in numbers of trade journals proving conclusively, to the satisfaction of those who, wish to see it so proved, that the costs of production in connection with their industry were greater than in others. Iigures are the most versatile factors that one can have anything to do with in business matters and it is often difficult to disprove what others put forward in opposition to one’s own convictions, yet, in spite of all that has been said upon this question, it is difficult to see how the claim for greater production costs can be upheld in con- nection with the production of yellow pine, as compared with Cana- dian pine or hemlock. The fact is beyond dispute that a mill which can operate all the year round and a camp which can be kept cutting day in and day out must have lower operation charges to figure against the product, than one which is obliged to remain idle through- out many months of each year. As to the stumpage charges, taxes, etc., in the different countries, they are likely to figure out on a fairly equal basis. All these questions are of considerable importance in discussing the competition between United States and Canadian lumber and we would be pleased, in these columns, to publish the views of others, who are in a position to give opinions of interest upon this subject. Minnesota’s White Pine Industry Three interesting bulletins have recently been issued on the wood- using industries of the states of Minnesota, Iowa and Vlorida. These bulletins are prepared in each case by the state forestry department in co-operation with the forest service of the United States. They contain a great deal of valuable information regarding the various classes of lumber produced in each of these states and also very use- ful information regarding the various industries which consume the lumber in their manufacturing operations. Each of the bulletins con- tains a section devoted to lists of uses of woods and lists of industries using woods, grouped according to the classes of wood used and ac- cording to the classes of industry using the woods. In the bulletin upon the wood-using industries of Minnesota, the following information is published in reference to the white pine lumber manufacturing industry :— “Massachusetts, which today produces more white pine lumber than Michigan, once the leader in the world’s output, was once cover- ed with fine white pine, but the original forests were cut long ago, and the present timber is all second growth. The annual cut of white pine in Massachusetts is now about 20,000 feet per square mite, aver- aged for the whole state, and in Minnesota about 16,000 feet. But Massachusetts cuts all of its output from second-growth, protected - woodland, while Minnesota is merely harvesting the crop which nature planted centuries ago. Area for area, Massachusetts is cutting one-fourth more pine than Minnesota, and is raising every foot of it. Massachusetts keeps fires out; that is about all the difference. If Minnesota could control fires as well, the problem would be solved. Nature would do the planting as it does in the New England States. With the Minnesota lands growing pine as the lands in Massachusetts are, and at an equal rate, the state would yield 1,600,000 feet a year, not for one year only, but for all time. On account of the thinly set- tled condition of much of the northern country, the fire problem is, of course, more difficult in Minnesota than in Massachusetts; but an offset to this, there is much more land, in proportion to the areas of the States, in Minnesota than in Massachisetts, that might with profit be spared for forestry purposes. After making considerable allowance for fire injury, Minnesota might still produce as much pine, mile for mile, as the New England States. “The geographical range of white pine extends from Newfound- land across Canada to Manitoba, a distance of 1,800 miles, and fol- lows a belt with an average width of probably 400 miles. An arm of the pine belt runs south along the Appalachian Mountains about 400 miles, terminating in northern Georgia. Deducting liberally for va- cant areas in this range, the actual primeval white pine lands in America could not have been much below 400,000 square miles. The white pine propagates by seeds alone. Its seeds are winged, and the wind carries them a few hundred feet, and in time of storm may transport them long distances. They demand plenty of light, and seedlings grow best in open ground where their roots can quickly enter the mineral soil. O!d fields on the leeward side of pine forests are often completely taken possession of by seedlings.” Referring to red pine the bulletin says:—‘Red or Norway pine is second in amount used by manufacturers in Minnesota. It is the white pine’s companion in nearly all parts of its range, except that it does not run southward along the Appalachian Mountains. Until comparatively recent years, Norway pine was little heard of in the lumber markets. It was bought and sold as white pine, and was mix- ed with it. Carpenters and builders generally knew the difference, and if necessary they could cull most of the Norway from the stacks of white pine, but it was not usually done. In the Lake States pineries, Norway pine has always been cut and marketed with the white. The proportion of the former in the forest was greater than the public supposed. The Norway stumps in old cuttings teil the true state of affairs in districts long ago cut over. No lumberman mis- takes one pine for the other. They appear quite different as they stand in the woods. The redness of the Norway pine’s bark furnishes a means of identification in most cases. The wood has a reddish tinge. For many purposes Norway lumber is as good as that of white pine; but it rates below white pine where color is a considera- tion. The fact that manufacturers in Minnesota reported the use of 169,000,000 feet of Norway or red pine and 463,000,000 of white pine is evidence that pretty close distinctions are now made between the two woods. The difference in their-average costs is not great, white pine being a little more expensive.” The proposed new schedule of timber royalties to be paid by owners of timber limits in the province will be settled shortly after the close of the conference between Hon. W. R. Ross and the British Co- lumbia lumbermen in Vancouver on December 17th. At a recent conference held in Vancouver between the lumbermen and Chief Iorester McMillan owners of timber limits suggested a possible basis for the new royalty schedule. This roughly provided for a sliding scale in the royalties, differences being shown between the coast and mountain limits. The schedule suggested by the lumbermen was to extend over some 40 years. Following his return from the east Hon. Mr. Ross looked over the proposals of the lumbermen and arranged to meet them in Vancouver at the close of the forestry convention to be held there on December 15th and 16th. 32 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Woods Used in Maritime Provinces Industrial Consumption of Native Material Greater than in Ontario by Comparison The Forestry Branch of the Department of the Interior has just completed a study of the wood-using industries of the Maritime Pro- vinces. The results of this study in bulletin form will be ready for distribution early in the new year. A similar study in Ontario was completed some time ago and is described in Bulletin No. 36 of that Branch, which can be obtained free by applying to the Director of Forestry, Ottawa. A comparison of these two studies brings out many interesting points. : Wood-using industries, as described in these studies consist of those industries which purchase wood in the log or in the form of rough lumber, and work it into their final products, or use wood as a means of manufacturing their products. Industries which purchase manufactured stock and merely assemble it are not included in the studies. ; Comparisons With Ontario In an average year in Ontario 807,456,000 feet, board measure, of lumber is used by these industries. Of this total 18 per cent. is purchased outside the province, coming mostly from the United States and consisting largely of woods that grow in Ontario at the present time. Owing to wasteful utilization, loss through forest fires and lack of consideration for the future the supply of these woods has become practically exhausted in Ontario. A total of 144, 879,000 feet of lumber is imported annua!ly into Ontario by the firms engaged in these industries, of this total 104,962,000 feet is composed of woods that grow in Ontario at the present time. This means that almost three-quarters (72.4 per cent.) of Ontario’s imports for these indus- tries would have been unnecessary if proper provision had been made in the past to perpetuate the existing supply of native woods. The only woods imported which do not grow in Ontario are the southern hard pines, cypress, ted gum, Douglas fir, mahogany, Spanish cedar, pencil or red cedar, ebony and small quantities of rare tropical woods. The total of these necessary importations amounts to less than a third of the imports. Ontario has an abundant supply of such woods as spruce, birch, beech, balsam, fir and poplar, but the use of these is not fully under- stood. Prejudices exist against these woods for some purposes in favor of others of which the supply is less abundant. 38,616,000 feet of birch is used in Ontario and 36,136,000 feet of oak is imported. In many cases birch can be substituted for oak, but the prejudice against birch in favor of oak prevents this substitution, and these enormous quantities of oak must be imported. Birch, elm and ash can be used to advantage in vehicle work in place of hickory in many instances, but over eight million feet of hickory is imported annually, as the native supply is practically ex- hausted. Maritime Provinces an Object Lesson In utilizing native woods to the best advantage the Maritime Provinces stand as an object lesson to the rest of Canada. In an aver- age year, these provinces purchase 204,463,000 feet of lumber and of this they import only 12.3 per cent. as compared with 18 per cent. in Ontario. Furthermore, this 12.3 per cent. is made up, for the greater part, of woods that do not grow in the Maritime Provinces or have never grown there in commercial quantities. Only 25,162,000 feet is imported annually and of this quantity over 82 per cent. is composed of such woods as southern hard pine, Douglas fir, tulip, cypress, chestnut, mahogany, cherry, walnut, hickory, lignum-vitae, California redwood and red gum, which do not grow in the Maritime Provinces. Spruce heads the list of woods used as compared with pine in Ontario, and is used as a substitute for pine in almost every industry. Balsam fir, in Ontario, comes twelfth on the list and is used in quan- tity only for cooperage, pulp and rough building material. In the Maritime Provinces this wood comes fourth on the list, and is used by nine out of the total twenty industries. It goes into interior house finish, boat building, boxes, casket cases, handles and brush backs, vehicles and miscellaneous products in addition to its uses in Ontario. Birch, oak, maple and beech are the important native hardwoods in place of maple, oak, elm and basswood in Ontario. The four most important hardwoods in the Maritime Provinces are largely native material, only 13.3 per cent. being imported, as compared with 21.8 per cent. for the four chief hardwoods used in Ontario. Car Industry the Chief Importer The car industry in the Maritime Provinces purchases the greater part of the imported woods. Except for this industry, which uses 21,- 853,000 feet of imported material, the imported wood used by the wood-using industries in the Maritime Provinces would amount to less than two per cent. of the total. The manufacturers of excelsior in the Maritime Provinces con- sume a total of 900,000 feet board measure of poplar. The manufac- turers of cooperage, boxes and fruit baskets, consume another 790,- 000 feet. Almost two million feet of the wood is consumed annually and it comes tenth on the list as compared to seventeenth in Ontario. New uses of poplar are important to the prairie provinces where so much of this material is found. The bulletin contains detailed descriptions of the different woods used and of the industries using them. It will also contain a directory of the manufacturers who supplied the data used in its compilation. Montreal Association’s Annual Meeting Montreal, December 8th; (Special to the Canada Lumberman) : Members of the Montreal Lumber Association held .their annual meeting in the Board of Trade office today. Mr. Arthur H. Campbell presiding. Those present were: Messrs. W. K. Grafftey, G. W. Grier, D. H. McLennan, W. A. Filion, T. J. Rutherford, W. Williamson, P. D. Gordon, Alexander McLaurin, E. M. Nicholson, and Mr. Stanley Cook, the secretary. The report of the president reviewed the subjects under consider- ation during the year. One was the allowance from track scale weights, on which the opinion of the members of the association were presented to the Railway Commissioners, who have not yet given their judgment on the matter. The Association, with other branches of the Board of Trade, made representations to the Railway Commissioners urging the adop- tion of the principle of reciprocal demurrage. The Association de- sired that the commission should impose on the railway companies a demurrage charge for every day’s delay over forty-eight hours in the lifting of cars after they had been loaded by the shipper, and for every day’s delay over forty-eight hours in placing cars for unload- ing after they arrived at destination. In the view of the association, the administration of the car service rules should be placed in the hands of an official under direct control of the Railway Commis- sioners and entirely independent of the railway companies, The mem- bers of the association also favored the adoption of the principte of average demurrage as an alternative to reciprocal for those whose business might be best suited thereby. The association had under consideration the regulations govern- ing the stop-off arrangements on lumber destined to United States points. The stop-off arrangement as affecting Canadian business was satisfactorily settled by negotiations with the railway companies last year. In June of this year a tariff was proposed by the railway com- panies covering stop-off arrangements on lumber for United States points, and a committee met representatives of the railway companies on October Ist, when the matter was fully discussed. The railway representatives expressed themselves as being desirous of assisting the Canadian manufacturer in competition with the American manu- facturer, so that Canadian mills might, as they should, secure a larger proportion of the business of dressing and resawing lumber for export to the United States. The arrangement is still the subject for negotiation with the companies, and the committee hope for success in securing the adoption of all its recommendations in this connection. The members, during the meeting, took up the question of the connection of Montreal with the Transcontinental Railway, and de- cided to ask the Council of the Board of Trade to approach the gov- ernment again on this subject, and to urge the importance of the immediate construction of a branch line connecting Montreal with the main line of the Transcontinental over the shortest possible route. In this connection, it was pointed out that some four or five years ago the Board of Trade had the positive assurance of Mr. F. W. Morse, then general manager of the Grand.Trunk Pacific, that by the time the Transcontinental was completed the Montreal connection would be in running order. The road is now practically complete, but there is no sigh of any branch to Montreal. The interests of the city are suffering severely thereby, particularly those of the lumber trade, as the only present means by which Montreal can reach the main line is either by La Tuque Junction or by the T. and N. O. road. The continuance of the embargo placed by the C. P. R. on the traffic from other lines destined for team track delivery at Mile End was severely criticised by members, it being felt that it is unjust to maintain the embargo for over a year. It was decided to take up the matter, if necessary, with the Railway Commissioners. The following officers were elected: Messrs. Arthur H. Campbell, president (re-elected) ; P. D. Gordon, vice-president; F. W. Cotter, treasurer; Geo. Esplin, T. J. Rutherford, W. A. Filion, and D. H. McLennan, directors. Mr. Arthur H. Campbell was unanimously chosen as the association’s nominee for re-election on the Council of the Board of Trade. Mr. J. Stanley Cook, secretary of the National Lumber Associa- tion, was, on November 8th, presented by the members of the associa- tion with a writing desk and chair, and two large arm chairs. ‘he gift was made as a wedding present. CANADA LUMBERMAN Quebec Leases Discussed in Legislature During the debate on the Budget in the Quebec Legislature the question of the duration, of timber leases granted by the Government was raised. Mr. J. Hall Kelly, in defending the Government, pointed out that the revenue of the Forestry Department had increased from $879,000 to $1,760,000, and the ground rent had been increased from $3 a mile to $5 a mile. The Government had also increased the amount charged per thousand feet on spruce and pine cut on the limits. To-day a man coming into the province to invest money in lumber is not the sole owner, but the joint owner with the Government. The Government has the right to change the rate of stumpage and the ground rent, if it wishes. It holds the master card, and governs the situation. The Government says to the limit-holder in effect: “We will allow you to take hold of a certain tract of land, providing you respect the regulations, pay ground rent and stumpage, and observe any new regulations that may be issued. You can have it for ten years. After that it is renewable annually.” A discussion between Mr. Kelly and Mr. Lavergne and Mr. Pro- vost followed as to whether it was a perpetual lease that was given or not. Mr. Kelly contended that it was an annual lease, and could be cut off by the Government twenty-four hours after a year’s lease had expired. The land was not held in fee simple. Mr. Prevost declared that the limit-holder could insist on the re- newal of his lease if the Government did not want to do so, and Mr. Lavergne read from the statutes to enforce the point. Mr. Kelly cited the case where the Ontario Government prohibited the export of pulpwood, and the judgment they obtained when the case was brought before the court, showing that they were masters of the situation. But because the Government had that right was a reason why they should exercise it with great discretion. He himself had occasion to borrow money on limits obtained from the Government at the present rate, and he had always been asked, “What guarantee can you give us that the Government will not revoke your lease at the end of a year?” He had always replied in the same way that they had no guarantee except the honesty of the Government. Mr. Kelly pointed out also that the law had been made subject to the existing regulations. That the Government held the master card was shown by the fact that they had the power to increase the ground rent when’ they wished, and also by the fact that they prohibited the export of pulpwood, unless there was a mill in the province belonging to the company. He suggested that it would be a good idea if the leneth of time that a lease would be given should be twenty or more vears, the average length of a bond. It would then be much easier to interest capital in developing these limits, because there would be more security. There were two hundred sawmills in the province said Mr. Kelly, with an average capacity of twenty thousand feet a day, some of them cutting one, two or more hundred thousand feet of lumber a day. Of the smaller mills there were 1.880 with an average daily capacity of less than 20.000 feet a dav. There were forty-one pulp and paper mills in the province and in a short time there would be more pulp and paper taken out of Quebec than from any part of North America. Forest Protection in Canada “Forest Protection in Canada, 1912,” is the title of an interesting publication which has been issued in book form by The Commission of Conservation of Canada. The book is a report prepared bv Clyde Leavitt, M.Sc.F.. Chief Forester of the Commission and Chief Fire In- spector for the Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners. It con- tains an exhaustive consideration of the whole question of forest pro- tection in Canada. An excellent section of the book is devoted to forest fires and the brush disposal problem. Other sections relate to protection from railway fires, top-lopping, the use of oil as locomotive fuel from a fire-protective point of view. forest planting in Canada, and a report of the committee on forests of the Commission of Conserva- tion. The appendices include a description of Dominion Forest Re- serve extension. a memorandum regarding the country between Sud- bury and Port Arthur, by Mr. J. H. White, and an interesting series of opinions on oil fuel. It is extensively illustrated with half tones and maps, and altogether is a book which will be of great value and in- terest to all who are connected with the lumbering industry and those who take an interest in forestry problems in Canada. Want Subsidy for Steamship Service from B.C. to East Montreal, December 6th.—In view of the opening of the Panama Canal, the Ouebec Board of Trade have passed a resolution asking the Federal Government to encourage steamship communication be- tween the eastern provinces of Canada and British Columbia, so as to cheapen the cost of transportation between east and west and to prevent Canada losing any portion of the existing trade between the provinces. If necessary, it is urged, the government should subsidize a line of steamers to run at regular intervals between the St. Lawrence and Maritime ports and Vancouver, through the Panama Canal. AND WOODWORKER 33 Pioneer Vancouver Island Company E _f Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., aa 2a eae Old-timers on Vancouver Island, when endeavoring to fix the date of some far-off incident in their own career or in public history, as a rule start off by saying, “I recollect it was about the time ‘Pop’ Elford started operations at Shawnigan Lake.” It was as long ago as the year 1890 that the Shawnigan Lake Lumber Company commenced logging operations in the virgin tim- Ltd., have been operating ‘tnearly a Quarter of a Century!0 8 i: Logging Operations at Shawnigan Lake. ber then surrounding that attractive body of water, which has since become a notable pleasure resort. Primitive and crude was the in- itial equipment, in the light of present-day methods, but it was not a whit behind the best in vogue in the province in those early days. Four stout yoke of oxen hauled the logs to the sawmill on the water- front, and later to the lake to be boomed and poled along the shore fees slow and laborious operation. A couple of years ‘Gyina horses were substituted for the oxen to secure greater efficiency. Next came the “pole” road into the timber, the cars “being pulled by horses. Then horses were dispensed with in favor of steel Tails and power traction. Today the company operate a little over five miles of well-built rail- way, equipped with two Climax locomotives and a complement of steel trucks. Two camps and four donkeys are operated during the greater part of the year, the timber handled being principally fir, with a good sprinkling of cedar and hemlock. The camp buildings and equipment are of the best. The company’s sawmill was entirely rebuilt a couple of years ago, and has a daily capacity of about 75,000 feet. A con- siderable percentage of the cut usually finds a market locally, and in Victoria, where it is in strong demand with builders, owing to its Logging Train on Shawnigan Lake Operation. careful manufacture and good quality. Shipments are also made to the prairies, and Eastern’ Canada, the long timbers, for which the plant has special facilities, being in strong demand in Ontario, 34 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER The Reader’s Viewpoint on Trade Topics Opinions on Questions of General Interest—Westerner Expecting Good Trade—Yellow Pine Again to the Front Articles or letters to the Editor of the Canada nies deal- ing with trade conditions, or discussing questions of interest to manu- facturers, wholesalers or retailers of lumber are always welcomed by our readers. Here are a few that have been received lately :— A Welcome Note of Encouragement Editor Canada Lumberman: Grand, Hogks, 9b C2 Decwond. Replying to yours of 24th ulto, as to why we expect the year 1914 to be an improvement on 1913, we will give you our reasons below. It will first be necessary for us to understand the reasons which have made the year 1913 unprofitable, in order to make a compari- son with the year 1914. In the fall of 1912 the large majority of the operators closed their operating season with good assorted stocks on hand. The de- mand from the prairie provinces was good, and everything pointed to a magnificent trade in the spring on 1913. Owing to the prevail- ing opinion among the manufacturers that 1913 would be a banner year, those manufacturers who logged during the winter took out exceptionally large stocks of logs. The spring trade opened up very strong, but unfortunately the general money stringency caused a general: curtailing of building operations. Unfortunately also, at least half of the manufacturers were so loaded up with logs and lumber that they were compelled to dispose of their lumber at a price less than the cost of production. During the winter of 1913-1914 there will not be over one-quarter of the logs. taken out, that there were during the winter of 1912-1913. The labor market is a good barometer in this regard, and ‘arge num- bers of good competent lumber jacks are looking for work, and in the majority of cases staying with the job; a very marked contrast with the past two years. Wages for bushmen are consequently lower. The stock of lumber on fend is not any larger than one year ago, and the greater part of the lumber on hand is held by the stronger operators, who will not sell until they see a profit. The demand during 1914 will be greater than during 1913, owing to the loosening up of “the money bags, the magnificent harvest and the increased immigration, especially from the middle states, as these people all bring money into the prairie provinces. In support of our contention and desire we will start our mills as early as possible and we will have sufficient logs to run our mills until the lakes freeze up in the fall—W. Mark DeCew, vice-president and manager, Western Pine Lumber Company, Limited. A Canadian’s View on Yellow Pine Editor Canada Lumberman: Toronto, Dec. 8th. I have read with considerable interest two articles in your issue of the December 1st, one entitled “Canadian Lumber Competing in U. S. A.,” the other, “Why Cheap Yellow Pine Floods the Canadian Market.” In answer to the “St. Louis Lumberman” which is writing about the influx of Canadian lumber into the United States, he would certainly have written in a much different strain, were he more con- versant with lumbering conditions in Canada. He speaks about the advantage the Canadian lumber manufacturer has over the American on account of the lower ‘stumpage cost. This opinion is quite errone- ous, as ¢an be seen by looking up the bonuses paid to the government for the privilege of cutting the timber. In some instances it runs as high as $14.25 per thousand feet b.m., to which has to be added Crown dues of $2 per thousand, an annual ground rent of $5 per square mile and fire ranging costs which are about $3 per square mile. There is also the interest on the estimated value of the limit which the government exacts. Then again, the cost of operating is much heavier in Canada, owing to the topography of the country. In many cases it costs $10 to $12 per thousand to put the logs on the bank of the stream or river as the case may be, to which must be added driving and towing costs of not less than $2 per thousand. Then, in addition to all the above disbursements, there is a towing waste of ten per cent. The average cost of white pine logs at the mills in Ontario is $25 per thousand feet; hemlock $15 as compared with yellow pine costs of $7.50 to $8. The “St. Louis Lumberman” makes further complaint about the - says there is nearly always a surplus of “odds and ends.” antiquated marine laws of the United States as a working adversity to the lumbering interests of the American lumberman. Similar laws are in force in Canada, therefore the Canadian lumberman has no advantage over his American competitor in this respect. The real cause of trouble with the American lumberman, I think, is the long logging season, practically the whole year, which enables them to overproduce; also over capitalization and bond issue which forces them to operate whether profitable or otherwise, in order to meet their obligations. If unprofitable, the meeting of their obligations has to come out of the stumpage, and if persisted in will inevitably spell disaster in capital letters. ; The Canadian lumber manufacturer cannot overproduce as easily as the American, for the reason that the logging operations are con- fined to not more than four months and the Canadian lumberman knows by the middle of May what the visible output is, and can, in a measure, regulate his trade and prices to suit the conditions, whereas, in the United States the only regulator is the capacity of the mills, which is easily added to, should it be thought necessary to do so. The lumber manufacturers of Canada have had the keenest kind of competition from across the border, as yellow pine has been put on the Canadian market for years at less than the cost of the Can- adian logs and in very few instances has there been complaint. At the present time yellow pine is being delivered in Canada at lower prices than hemlock. It is therefore obvious that the removal of the duty from Canadian lumber importations into the United States has nothing to do with the trouble the lumber manufacturer has in the United States. The trouble can be attributed to the reasons men-- tioned formerly, viz.: overproduction superinduced by over capital- ization and over-bond issue. In regard to the letter from Mr. R. A: Longe: At the outserme ‘In answer to this I may say that, at present, everything from “B and better” to No. 3 common, must be odds and ends, if price is any indication, as everything is not less than $4 lower than it was a year ago, and in many instances as much as $6 off. He tries to show that the sinners are the small mill-men, but it is unsafe to throw stones when living in glass houses as there large operators putting lumber on the Can- adian market under what looks like forced conditions. In conclusion, I may say that Mr. Long is correct when he states that lumber is not being sold at less on the Canadian market than the American. I was of that opinion some time ago, but put myself right by personal investigation.—W. J. M. The Cost of Surveys—Mr. Sewall Replies to Criticism Editor Canada Lumberman: Montreal, Dec. 5th. Referring to a letter in the December lst issue of the Canada Lumberman, signed by Mr. R. O. Sweezey, of the Monteal Engineering Company, by which Mr. Sweezey answers my letter published in your November 15th issue, where I stated that the advertisement of abso- lutely accurate results in timber estimating at a cost of less than 1 cent to about 4 cents per acre, is misleading and untrue, I would say: Mr. Sweezey fails wholly to make a case, answering definite — figures as he does by generalities. My letter states the lowest cost of an estimating crew, showing that a percentage of area only can be covered at the cost mentioned. Mr. Sweezey departs from the question entirely and takes up the following points in order :— (1) Many lumbermen do not like Foresters. (2) Scientific forestry does not make high cost, but lack of ex- perience and ignorance do. (3) There i is a tendency among forest engineers to apply European methods or to make too detailed surveys. (4) Experience is a prime necessity in obtaining reliable results at reasonable cost. I reiterate that the lowest priced competent cruising crew on a basis of $5 per diem entire expense, cannot “count” the trees on more than 30 to 40 acres per day, much less measure them, and that the ordinary crew of a cruiser and assistant will cost much more per day than $5, and will not count the trees on more than 12 to 20 acres, that at 1 cent per acre the $5 crew must cover 500 acres of land, and at 4 cents must cover 125 acres; that therefore a percentage only of area can be actually seen and counted and that Mr. Sweezey’s claim of “absolute accuracy” is unwarranted. My figures are based on over 10 years’ experience in cruising Maine and eastern Canadian timber lands. I pate from the context of Mr. Sweezey’s final paragr OB that CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 35 he does not advocate the use of calipers in checking measurements, so that his ‘‘absolute accuracy” is to be obtained by eye alone. Mr. Sweezey states in his letter that contour lines are unim- portant and expensive. I beg to differ from Mr. Sweezey in this state- ment. If country is rough and_complicated, the contour lines are a great assistance in planning logging operations; if country is flat and topography simple, they are not necessary. The cost of barometric contour lines, sufficiently accurate for logging purposes is very small, as they may be obtained by the cruiser teading his barometer at im- portant points, with’a barograph in camp to correct atmosphere, and a few level lines to control the country. I have found that a cruiser covers about so much country per diem, and does about the same amount, when he reads his barometer as when he does not. Mr. Sweezey practically states that “absolute accuracy” is differ- ent in different places. I suggest this is not so. I further ask that Mr. Sweezey quote some figures and give some definite information that will back his claim of “absolute accuracy” in timber estimating. In the most careful and detailed timber estimates by the most experi- enced and competent men, I have never heard a claim of “absolute accuracy” before, regardless of the cost of the operation. How any one can claim such, and then deny the use of instrumental helps of detailed work, is amazing. Even on the landing, where every or nearly every log is scaled we have never considered we could obtain ‘‘absolute accuracy.” Will Mr. Sweezey please quote figures?—James W. Sewall. Conservation in Manufacturing Editor Canada Lumberman: We hear and read a lot about saving lumber in the woods but the writer is convinced that there is a big waste of good lumber going on right in our so-called “modern” mills. I have some ideas on the subject which I would like to let loose. First and worst: At:the present prices of lumber there is no ex- cuse of using such a wasteful rig as a circular or rotary saw to cut logs into lumber. Hemlock is about one of the cheapest woods we have and it is generally sawn into plank. An ordinary.circular mill with a steam feed carriage cuts about 40,000 ft. per day in good logs. A band saw will cut just as much lumber per day and from the same number of logs will cut from four to five thousand feet more lumber. True, it costs more to install and operate a band mill, possibly ten or twelve dollars per day more than the circular, but at present prices of lumber, the mill man, cannot, in justice to himself, continue to slash away good lumber into the sawdust pile or burner. Then there is another “waster of value” in common use in our mills, i.e., the stock gang. For small logs (6 in., 8 in. and 10 in. stock) they are all right, but in almost every mill I have been in there is a tendency on the part of sawyers and foremen to keep the gang busy, and many twelve-inch stocks are sent to it. As a consequence a lot of good sidings are cut into a thickness which is not most valuable. During the past few years, there has come into the market a machine known among mill men as an edger gang, using a cluster of saws and each saw cutting out about 5-16«in. saw kerf. It usually takes logs which have been stocked 8 in. and under. This machine is open to the same objection as the gang. The sawyer passes many eight-inch cants to it that should have been left wider. It is also a very wasteful rig. The saw kerf, in cutting up an 8 in. cant with four-inch faces, will ‘amount to 8 ft. board measure, more than if cut on a 17 or 18 gauge re- saw. This has been proven out several times to the writer’s know- ledge on 16-ft. logs, sawn into inch boards. As these machines cut up from 800 to 1,200 logs per day one can readily see where a man can talk conservation around a rig of this kind. Taking everything into consideration, the writer is convinced that the ideal outfit to saw any kind of lumber is one or more double cut-’ ting bands and band resaws. With these machines one can cut lum- ber to sizes and grades that will best suit the market and with mini- mum waste for saw kerf. . Apart, however, from the waste incurred by lowering grades and increased saw kerf, the writer notices a good deal of waste caused by carelessness. Very few mill operators in Ontario pay any attention to how the logs come into the mill. If logs are brought in top first, the slabs will be lighter and the edger- man will get more out of his machine and will waste less in edging. In the mad rush to get “big count,” very few sawyers pay suffici- ent attention to placing logs on the carriage. As a result splits and gum seams, etc., lower the grade and value of almost every board in- some logs. I have often seen careless sawyers throw away their day’s wages in cutting up one good big log. There is a growing tendency to trim odd and even lengths on all lumber. This is certainly a move in the right direction. A few months experience in a sash and door shop will convince anyone that it is a mistake to trim shop lumber. The inch or so taken off in trimming often spoils the length. This also applies to all lumber used in a box shop. What.to do with the waste of a mill is the problem that every -stuck, which is always a heavy loss to the owners mill man has to work out to suit his material and circumstances. Lath, pickets, box lumber, basket bottom stock, shingles, broom handles and heading, box shooks, pulp and other commodities have been and are being manufactured trom mill waste. During the past few years, labor has been so scarce that most mill men have been prevented from doing anything to utilize the waste from their mills and very few care to put much money into machinery and plant for this pur- pose unless their timber holdings are large enough to provide many years’ work for their mills. No one doubts that there is much value in what goes into our burners and slab and fuel piles, but I have yet to hear of any lumberman who has made money enough to compen- sate him for the investment on his machinery and plant and care and trouble involved in making use of the usual mill waste other than lath or box wood. If there are any who have made money at it, many readers of this journal would like to learn how they do it.—Ben Aroundsome. A Few Drive Problems Considered Iditor Canada Lumberman: Maynooth, Ont., Nov. 25. Following up my letter of August 16th, re up-to-date logging, | now submit through your paper, my views of up-to-date river driv- ing, and the latest and best methods of obtaining and hiring the best men. Like logging, river driving is a trade w hich can be learned only by actual experience and requires years of such to get anything like a fair knowledge of how to move a winter’s cut of saw vlogs, ties or pulp from the woods to the mill in this wonderful but natural way. I have had fourteen seasons of experience in this work, in dif- ferent capacities, such as clerk, foreman and walking boss, and have also had experience in handling a warping tug, having been skipper on one for a season, in which capacity one obtains practical working ex- perience, and first hand knowledge as to the fastest way of rushing a drive. The ways and methods of river driving have improved much of late years, and one of the greatest improvements is the warping tug or alligator, built by West & Peachey, of Simcoe, Ont. These people have done more in the way of shortening the time spent on drives than any or all the river men in America. By introducing their steam warping tugs they have sent all the boat winches and horse capstains to the back ground, and have enabled the lumberman of today to get his logs to the mill in a month or two, while without this equipment he would have to stand the expense of an all summer’s drive, and often have to hang up on account of low water late in the season. No doubt there are some places yet that do not require the alli- gator, such as rivers and creeks, but such places as a rule are very scarce. All the handiest of Ontario pine being cut off, as a rule, drives are long now-a-days, and lakes play a large part in the driving. In such places a warping tug will generally cut your wages account for the drive in two. Stream Improvements A great many drive managers are averse to spending any in improving a creek or river, such as blasting out rock, building dams, slides, side piers, booms, etc. Such men are always in trouble during driving season, and often melt with that dreaded result, being , and which might easily have been avoided by a small expenditure on improvements. Very few rivers or creeks are in a fit condition to be driven in their natural state, and it is my opinion that money spent in properly putting necessary improvements on any river or creek is a good investment to the owners. To get the best results from a drive, it is necessary to be prepared in the following manner, viz.: where lakes are to be driven have lots of good boom timber, and lots of chains; have all improvements gone over and repaired before starting the drive. See that your dams are not leaking; that your glance booms are in proper shape; that your boom timber is in such a shape that you can get it ahead of your logs; have your chains, boats, peavies, pike poles, and all such equip- ment ready and placed where they are required to be used first; in short have everything in readiness to commence driving as soon as the ice is gone. Wind and water will wait on nobody, so it is always best to be prepared to commence as soon as the lakes or rivers are clear of ice, and besides, you can have this work all done by men working for winter wages, which are much below driving wages, as men are to be had at a reduced scale of w ages while waiting on the drives to start. money The Foreman’s Importance Having everything in readiness the next step is to procure a good live foreman, and, whatever men you require, getting them on the job as soon as possible after the ice is gone. Board them well and work them every hour you can, and do so within reason. If this method is followed and you have a good live foreman on the job at all times, you will find that there will be no friction or kicking among your men and you will never incur the expense of hanging up your drive. There is practically no use in making any suggestions as to the 36 CANADA LUMBERMAN way to work on a drive, as different streams require different methods, but I might say that a great amount of the success depends on your foreman, and upon his being on the works continually. Hiring the Drive Crew In regard to the hiring of men, I may say that this is a subject that can be discussed at length, as there is a great amount of dissatis- fied labor that leaves the lumber camps each season, particularly so in the spring. In my different capacities | have had a large experience in this, and I have always noticed that a large percentage of the shanty laborers are always dissatisfied with their settlement. Now this is not usually caused by the company’s officers (clerk and fore- man) but usually originates through promises and things told them by the employment agent at the time they are engaged. Itis a known fact that any employment agent engaging men for a company for a fee of so much per man, will make only the bright side or good points of such company appear to the prospective employee. If they would only stop at this and not stoop to lie, it would not be so bad, but as a rule most of them will stop at nothing in the way of making things appear easy to the individual seeking work, telling him it is easy to get in the place of work, work not hard, when you get there, only five miles from station, etc.; when in reality it may be thirty. Eggs on toast for breakfast, etc. Such are the usual methods used by employment agents, while in reality they know little or nothing regarding the conditions of the work, the distance to walk, board or anything else about the company whom he is hiring for, except the usual information given him by the one who has engaged him to do this work. Now the only way to obtain any satisfaction out of a gang of men hired by an employment agent is to lay down a set of facts indicating the distance operations are from station, the kind of work to be performed, wages, etc., and make him fill in the same and hand it to each man engaged. It can then be collected from the men on their arrival at work. There will then be a thorough under- standing between employer and employee, and much trouble will be saved at the time of settlement. This is a good system and companies would benefit largely in obtaining good laborers, by trying it. But the only really satisfactory method of obtaining men that are good workers and stayers is to have your own employment agent working on salary to do your engaging. In this way nobody is benefited by doing any lying and he does not need to make things appear any dif- ferent from what they are. By using this method and treating your men right you will have the pick of the laborers who follow shanty- ing and in a year or two you will not require any employment agent as the same men will be on hand at the commencement of each sea- son and will stay with a company who will use them right from year to year.—Edgerton Martin. Economy in the Mill—An Instructive Comparison Editor Canada Lumberman: I was looking at an up-to-date band saw a few weeks ago, cut- ting up lumber at the rate of about 50,000 feet in ten hours, and while the “hum” was going on an occurrence of the past came into my mind. It was in the district of Lake St. John. I was young in the busi- ness then, and was anxious to see inside of anything that had the appearance of a saw-mill. There was a water power sawmill about two miles from where I was located that I had heard a great deal about, so one day I went to see it. The proprietor was alone in the mill, engaged in sawing small spruce logs 5-in. and up by 12 ft., into building material for the settlers. The machinery consisted of one 48-in. Taylor water wheel di- rectly connected to a wooden saw frame, and one saw arranged some- thing like the old style English saw gate. When the logs were over 7-in. in diameter he sawed with this machine, but for logs under 7-in. there was a circular saw arranged in such a way that it could be put into operation without interfering with the frame saw, although the same catriage was used for the two machines. His method of sawing was to stand in front of the saw, load the log, start the cut, and walk to the back of the saw while the log was going through. He re- RETAIL METHODS COMPETITION The competition for retailers, announced in the Canada Lumberman of December Ist, will close on December 31st. The announcement is repeated in this issue on page 38. Owners of retail yards and their em- ployees should take part in the contest. The benefit will be widespread, and some one will win the prizes. Read the announcement and try for a prize. AND WOODWORKER moved the slab, and reversed the motion of the carriage for the next cut. This was done by means of a connection extending to the front lever. The man had no help, and I asked him how he made it go finan- cially. He made reply that he cleared one dollar a day and was quite happy. He supported a good sized family, and owed nothing. He built the mill himself with an occasional lift from a neighbor. This man is in the sawmill business yet, but he moved the mill about half a mile up the river and installed seein power—and also improved his machinery. While I was looking at the 50,000 ft. a day sawyer, I was think- ing of my sawyer of thirty years ago and what would happen if the situation was reversed; I was reflecting over this when my attention was drawn to a log 8 in. in diameter, with a sweep of about 4 in. in its length, being thrown on the carriage. The sawyer turned it over sO many times with the nigger that 1 thought he was trying to soften it so as to make a straight log. He gave it up, and in it went to the saw, and in less time than it takes me to write this the log was out- side the mill in lumber and lath and mostly slabs. Probably some one will wonder what I am aiming at, well, I will tell you:— Crooked logs are not numerous, and where pulpwood is cut they can be economically manufactured, but when they are to be cut into lumber, I would think that these logs could be made into short lengths in the bush; say instead of making a 12-ft. or 13-ft. log, make two 8-it. logs, even if one had to go further up the tree. I think this would save lumber besides time at the mill. There is a lot to be said about economy in sawing lumber, and the saving there should be in cutting slabs into marketable trim- mings, so that nothing would be left to burn, except sawdust. Well, I, as a millwright would like to hear all about it from some one who has tried it—W. Marsh. The Increasing Cost of Production Editor Canada Lumberman: Exeter, Ont, Decsorm In looking back over the eleven months of the present year and taking into consideration the labor question, the increase in wages and the increased cost of production for all classes of material, we are al- most at a loss to know when it is going to end, as it seems to us that the cost of manufacturing is advancing with oreat rapidity. It is a difficult matter to obtain prices high enough to keep up with this advance in the cost of manufacture. So far as we personally are concerned, we have had the busiest year that we have experienced for ten years past, and while we cannot say at present whether our profits will be better or not, we are expecting them to show an improvement. We have been buying only what we need for present work, as, with the amount of money it now takes to handle a lumber trade, we. feel that we will be.as well off by not buying at present. While there are times when money has been made by buying in advance, we feel that, taking all things into consideration, those who keep just enough stock to supply their trade will be as well off in the end as if they had put in larger stocks. In looking forward to 1914, we do so with confidence, as we feel that with the degree of prosperity which we have enjoyed in Ontario this year, trade in general will be good next year.—The Ross-Taylor Company, Limited. Toronto Retailers Active Editor Canada Lumberman: Toronto, Dec. Ist. We find trade at present very good in our line, being a wholesale feed and retail lumber supply. We find we have been. as busy this last month as any time since we have been in business. We find that house building has picked up very much, almost the same as in the spring time of the year, although we find ‘collections a little slow, but feel that we will have very few losses in our collections. We are looking forward to next year being as good for our trade as the "past year—The Watt Milling & Feed Company, Limited. Lumber Stocks for Agricultural Implements A manufacturer of farm implements, in a letter to the Canada Lumberman regarding articles which have appeared in these columns urging the use of Canadian woods, writes as follows:—“We buy large quantities of Canadian woods. In fact, we buy all we can get that is suitable for our ork at reasonable prices, but there is a great deal of lumber which we have to import from the United States, for the simple reason that it does not grow in Canada any more. This refers largely to oak and white ash, and for some of these woods we have had to substitute long leaf southern pine. There is nothing that we have yet found which will take the place of white ash for some parts of machines and be equally as strong as southern pine. We use large quantities of black ash in the manufacture of certain parts of our machines and we use very large quantities of seconds, No. 1 and No. 2 common and good shipping culls for boxing purposes.” f CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Aebalk With the Lakbermen of. B: C. No. 3—By Douglas Fir I closed my last talk with the thought that the problem of con- servation is a big one. There may be those who will not dispute this fact, nor its importance, but who will nevertheless, doubt its having direct application to any one but the logger. If there should be any who take this view I am at variance with them, for I believe that everybody who has any connection with the manufacture, buying, selling, or using lumber, has a duty to perform in helping to solve this problem, and in helping to sow the seed of a general education all along the line. The architect even, is not immune from the chill of the cold fact which is too often revealed that he can do much, if he will, to help us work out our problem. We all err, of course, because none of us are infallible. There seem to be different reasons though to suit the different cases. Some err through lack of proper training, some through weakness, others from force of habit, and a few, it would seem, from pure and unadulterated cussedness. On the whole, I believe that the better class of logger performs his part toward the end sought in these articles with more intelligence than in sometimes the case in the mills, and in the other channels through which the log, or its product must pass, either directly or in- directly until it reaches its final resting place in the various uses to which lumber is put. With the logger there is waste in abundance, but for much of it there is a cause, for owing to the precipitous cliffs upon which some of our timber stands it is impossible to fall those monster trees and get them to the water without tremendous waste. Even on the more level ground, it is only by the utmost care and exer- cise of intelligent thought by men skilled in the art of falling these trees that waste is kept at a minimum, and even then it is sometimes so great that one cannot help wondering if man’s marvellous ingenu- ity, so often seen in other things, will ever be turned in this direction with the result that these trees will some day be taken down and placed in the water without waste by breaking or splitting. I am not offer- ing any scheme for doing this, nor am I pronouncing it either practical or possible, and yet, who can say that it never will be done? When an eastern woodsman takes his first trip up our British Columbia coast, and sees where some of our timber is being taken from and how the logs are taken to the water his astonishment is such as will dwarf any feeling that he may have had concerning wild and hazardous scenes of eastern practices. Grading Logs in The Cutting Then there are other loggers in British Columbia, of whom we cannot speak so favorably. Some of these seem to work without pur- pose or thought, as far as conserving goes, for they do not pay the same heed to falling the timber as the better class of logger does, and they seem to cut their logs with but one end in view—the facility of cutting, and getting them out of the woods. Logs from such opera- tions are as often found to be cut just the neat length, or it may be an inch short of the length, which means that they are scaled back to the next even length, as for instance a log 18 feet long with nothing for trimming would be scaled as 16 feet, and would be so trimmed when it goes in the mill, and while I am ashamed to say it, yet it is true that millions of feet of valuable lumber have been wasted in our mills in this way in time past, and this seemingly without any one raising his voice against it. This same class of logger never seems to give a thought to grad- ing his logs in the cutting, but if convenience counts for anything, or even if it doesn’t, he never seems to stop and figure out how to cut the tree up to the best advantage. We will suppose that the body of a tree is 110 feet long, is straight, and not broken, and that 24 feet of the but is No. 1 grade, 68 feet No. 2 grade, and the balance No. 3.. We will cut the butt log 24 feet, and it is 40 inches diameter. It contains 1,693 feet, at $12, worth $20.32. The next log is 36 feet long, and 36 inches diameter, and the next 32 feet long, and 33 inches diameter; the two containing 3,550 feet, at $9, $31.95, and the fourth log is 18 feet - long and 31 inches at the top end, containing 746 feet, at $6.50, $4.85, making a total value of $57.12. Now let us suppose that this tree is cut as follows: the first log 30 feet long, and measures 39 inches, it contains 2,008 feet, but it now grades as No. 2, so we will consider it along with the next one, which is cut 40 feet long and measures 35 inches. These two logs contain 4,145 feet, and at $9 are worth $37.30. The third log is cut 40 feet long, and measures 31 inches, containing 1,657 feet, at $6.50, for it is now No. 3, it is worth $10.77, making a total value of $48.07, against $57.12, which shows a loss to the logger of $9.05 on this one tree. As this is on less than 6,000 feet, we will suppose that the logger is putting in 50,000 feet per day after this fashion. He would lose about $75, or about $1,900 per month, and then we wonder where the difference comes in between success and failure. Of course some will say that what is loss to the logger in this 57 calculation is gain to the mill, but is it? The mill may gain a little in the !ast, or top log, but is not likely to gain anything -in the others, as the clear that is in the but log stands a very good chance of being lost to some rush order for this particular length, because 6 feet of this log is No. 2 grade, and consequently the log was graded No. 2, and bought as No. 2, and so it does not seem a loss to cut it up into dimension if we happen to have a rush order for this length when this log goes in the mill. If it had been cut for No. 1, it wou'!d have been graded and sold for No. 1, and would not stand any chance of being put into lower grades, because it would be known that it had been bought at too high a price to allow of it. Again it will be said that nobody would put the clear lumber that can be taken from this log into merchantable, or dimension, but let us watch. Here is the sales manager coming into the mill now, and we will see what he has got. Here is an order for 1,000 pieces of 8 in. x 16 in. x 30 ft., and perhaps as many more 32 feet, with also a large number of 3 in. x 12 in. of the same lengths, and this order must be gotten out in a rush. The mill superintendent or foreman informs the sales manager that there are not many logs of these lengths in stock, and perhaps suitable logs can- not be bought in time for this order. What happens to our clear lum- ber in that 30-foot log now? The sales manager has, by this time, taken cognizance of his error, and tries to get help from some other mills, but can not, as they have sufficient business taken at better prices. He comes back to the mill and ascertains that there are suffi- cient logs to fill the order by using what logs there are ranging from 30 feet to 40 feet long. This of course represents a greater loss than that incurred by putting the clear in the 30-foot log first considered into this order, but the sales manager committed us to the order be- fore he ascertained the conditions, and it must be filled. Did you ever do this my friend? If you say no, then I can only arrive at one of two conclusions. You either have greater efficiency in your sales department than some of us have, or else you are not familiar with the methods which your mill employs in filling these rush orders, because the writer has seen it done on many an occasion. We saw how it figured out in the case of the logger, and is it not with- in the bounds of reason to suppose that in such a transaction as the one in question the mill can figure out as great, if not a greater loss per thousand feet than the logger did, which would mean that a mill cutting 200,000 feet per day, if it was forced by egotism to do it, could lose from $6,000 to $8,000 per month quite easily. Yet we wonder why we have to work on so close a margin that our success can so easily be turned into failure. Isn’t it marvellous? If this kind of thing is reprehensible, and it is, we must not blame the mill for it, because the mill has no alternative. The office had, but didn’t avail itself of it. Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Products The Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Manufacturers’ Associa- tion, in their report upon cut and shipments for October, 1913, say :— “Hemlock production in October was 10 per cent. less than in Sep- tember and the hardwood cut 15 per cent. than in the preceding month. Hemlock shipments in October practically equalled ship- ments in September, while hardwood shipments increased 9 per cent: over the previous month. The summary of reports for the last twelve months shows that during this period hemlock shipments have exceeded the cut by 3 per cent. and that hardwood production has been 6 per cent. greater than shipments. The production of hemlock and hardwoods combined has exceeded shipments by 1 per cent. since November 1, 1912. Reports from 72 firms give these totals for October. Sawed Shipped Firms M. Ft. Firms M. Ft. HEMLOCK 48 44 291 63 38,994 Ash 21 270 21 762 BasswiOOd nes seta ca cece 1D 2,472 47 5,544 BiGCC ht err caer oth cei gurers. 1S 6 3 96 Birch 26 3,978 51 10,894 Elm 21 1,041 39 2,556 Eno) Cou 2 ees ie ole pa 22 5,287 44 9,172 Oak 10 93 17 581 Mixed 12 3,145 14 2,185 Bick, FARO WOOD. cs 7 Jus :. s 16292 31,790 Total Hemlock & Hardwoods ... 60,583 70,784 Sawmill waste of Douglas fir; of which an enormous quantity is found in the western forests, is being used to make paper pulp by a mill at Marshfield, Oregon. A thoroughly up-to-date sawmill with a capacity of 60,000 board feet a day has been erected, on the south coast of Mindanao Island. It is of American make throughout, and uses the modern bandsaw. This is only one of several such mills in the Philippines. 38 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER PERT TLLY The Retail Dealer Competition for Retailers | | Retail Lumbermen have plenty of yard and office trou- bles. Everyone has his own way of handling difficulties. Send us a letter about one of your own problems and the way you handle it. We are olfering prizes for the best letters. Fifteen dollars for the best. Ten dollars for the next best. Five dollars for the third best. If you do not come among the first three, you may be among the next five, to each of whom we will give a year’s subscription to the Canada Lumberman. If already a sub- scriber, you will be given credit for another year. It won’t be any trouble to write and you may get one of the prizes. Others will benefit from your idea, you will get the benefit from all the ideas of all the others. Any yard or office problem will do. Make your own choice and write soon. ‘Che contest will close on December 31st and the prize winners will be announced as soon as possible after that date. If drawings are necessary to illustrate your idea, they may be included, or a rough sketch may be sent, from which we will prepare an illustration. Make the sketch plain and our artist will carry out your ideas. Three experienced retail yard men will be the judges. The contributions will be numbered in the order re- ceived and the names withheld until the judges have given their decision. No Discounts Versus Profits No greater slogan has been evolved by modern commerce ‘than this: “One Price Only. a The passing of the day of barter was brought about by the recognition on the part of the merchant that hageling was not only bad for the buyer, but equally bad for himself. Painful experience proved beyond cavil that variable prices furnished a stuffed club which could be wielded with telling effect on prices by the skilful barterer, and that while the merchant might recoup by charging exces- sive prices on other items wherever possible, the system was uncer- tain and unsatisfactory at best. The lack of recognition of this fundamental of modern merchandis- ing in the lumber business is due largely to conditions in the trade which cannot easily be altered. The fact that there is a difference of opinion as to intrinsic and market values of lumber on the part of various individuals in the business, naturally means that lumber will be offered at varying prices, and the stress of competition requires the lumberman to offer his stock at one price here to meet current quota- tions, and at another there, to get in line with the quotations buyers have received on the stock. Thus the tendency to equalize prices, rather than to hold to a single price standard, is almost impossible to overcome, and the adoption of an invariable list which will not be de- viated from is not a practicable proposition as far as the rank and file are concerned. Prices are not cut and shaded and squeezed and hammered and juggled as the only means of changing values; more insidiously the plan of making “terms to suit,” as the instalment houses say, has won its way even among members of the trade who believe that their lum- ber is worth a certain price and who insist on getting it. It is likely that few hardwood men realize the losses that they are suffering be- cause of the fact that their prices are not net, and that the buyer is practically able to make his own terms in paying for the material. A prominent lumberman in one of the leading markets recently said that he didn’t make any money last year, although the volume of business was equal to the year before. POs course, it was pretty difficult to sell lumber during 1911,” he conceded; “but taking that into account, I am still persuaded that something else is wrong. We should have made a better showing on the business handled, and the only possible explanation that I can see is that we gave our customers too much leeway about settling their bills.” Discussion of the same question with other members of the trade Have You Solved a Difficult Problem—Let Others Know How and His Problems indicates that the lumberman quoted above came pretty close to hitting the nail on the head. When you quote a price, and make it clear in your invoice that payment is to be made on a basis of two per cent. discount in ten days, net thirty, do you insist that the customer pay the full amount of the invoice if he sends you a check four weeks after the lumber is shipped? Or if he pays in sixty days and you have made it plain that your terms are net thirty, do you charge him for the accommodation at the rate of six per cent. per annum——which is probably what you have been paying the bank for the use of the money you got to tide you over until the delayed collections came in? Probably you do not; you may reason in the one case that the buyer didn’t have enough time to unload and inspect the shipment, and that the delay in the arrival of the stock gave him the right to more time in settling that than the letter of the law permitted. So the two per cent. that came off at the end of thirty days was consigned to oblivion, and incidentally the profit record for the year shrank im- perceptibly the while. An elastic system of discounts and the extension of accommoda- tions as_to terms is the most graceful way of cutting prices and the easiest way to hide money, without being able to account for it, yet devised by the brain of man. The difficulty, from the first standpoint, is that not much advantage is gotten from it as a selling argument, and the seller is usually so little aroused as to the losses which he is suffer- ing from this source that when he sells a bill of lumber, he does not realize, even though he knows that his customer wil! discount the bill when he gets good and ready to pay for the stock, that he is getting - less than ane invoice price for his lumber. Take a concrete example. Suppose a car of quartered oak is ship- ped on a basis of $45 a thousand... If a two per cent. discount is to be taken, the price is cut down ninety cents a thousand. That’s pretty close to one dollar, and probably the seller would have refused an offer of $44 a thousand for the stock, and would have to be argued with to be convinced that his lumber is going for just about that amount. If 15,000 feet are loaded into the car, the discount on the shipment amounts to $13.50, and reduces measurably the profit made on the sale. ‘his is assuming that the discount is taken in the legitimate ten days usually granted. Under that condition, it is pretty bad; but when the customer takes five weeks and then deducts the discount, it comes pretty close to being highway robbery. The losses sufter ed through discounts hit the sawmill man harder than anyone else, for the reason that the wholesaler has a chance to even up in buying lumber from other people. But did you ever stop to consider the situation of the manufacturer? He pays cash for every- thing, and his bills are discounted by everybody. His timber is not only paid for in that manner, but frequently the timberman secures an even better proposition, getting some money down when the logs are contracted for, more when the trees are cut and the balance when they are loaded f.o.b. the timberman’s station. Then there is labor to pay for, which is a cash item; and the freight bills, for the railroads are canny enough to have the “Nothing Doing” sign in evidence when it comes to discounts. At that it is likely that their own purchasing agents seize a two per cent. discount on every bill that shows itself inside the office. Be that as it may, the sawmill man gets a chance to discount bills only for supplies and machinery, and these are ordinarily not sufficient to offset even a small, fraction of what he loses through the discounts of the other fellows. “T figured the thing out the other day,” said a sawmill man dis- consolately, in discussing the situation, “and I found that taking my business on an annual basis, I lose 60 cents a thousand in discounts. If I could eliminate that, my business wou!d be a splendid money- maker; as it is, I’m lucky to be able to look my creditors in the face and tell them to have a drink. Sixty cents a thousand is a pretty heavy load to carry, considering all the others that we must shoulder; and that is one reason why I think the jobber has it easy. He can frequently buy lumber outright, sell it, collect his money and then pay the seller, discounting his bill meanwhile, even though sixty or ninety days may have elapsed. Getting back to. the question of the effect of discounts on prices, it can be said that the discount system proper is so firmly rooted that it would be next to impossible to abolish it; but every lumberman, especially if he realizes the fact that profits are being shaved down closer all the time, should see that his terms are well understood by his customers and are adhered to in settling accounts——The Wood- worker. b) -general adoption of this principle would CANADA LUMBERMAN Figuring the Costs Accurately The accurate figuring of costs in connec- tion with any retail business is a matter of utmost importance, although the practice of some dealers would make one imagine that this was not always the case. A great deal has been published in the Canada Lumber- 1. Taxes man of late upon this matter. Realizing the alanine = necessity of accuracy and systematic atten- tion to this subject, we reproduce a number of valuable suggestions and a practical sys- tem which has been worked out by the Cost Educational Association of Chicago, an as- sociation of manufacturers, jobbers, retail merchants, trade papers, and travelling sales- L a tee : ~ Advertising men, organized for the purpose of improv- ing business conditions in retailing. The principles laid down in these suggestions can be applied to anv retail business with profit. The effect of the suggestions, if put into practice, will be to show the merchant all his cost, thus enabling him to provide in his selling price for a reasonable profit. The 3. Fuel, Light, Water, Etc. 4, Rent & Express, Teleph. and feleg. 9. Office Supplies, Postage, Etc. 10. Store Suppiles ". Livery, Drayage, Ete. 12. Horses and Wagons 13. Repairs 14. Oepreciation 1d. Oeductlons quickly do away with ruinous competition. A glance at the accompanying diagrams will show that this problem, generally con- sidered a very difficult one, is in reality quite simple, the important point being that every item should be included that can be legiti- mately figured in as an element of cost. Dealers: may be found in many parts of 19. the country who refuse to include in their list of cost items such factors as interest, tent, salaries, etc. How they can persuade themselves that these items should be omit- ed, is a greater problem to others than many of the ordinary business problems. Such a system of estimating cost is faulty beyond question and those who follow it are deceiv- ing themselves. If they are carrying on a successful business they are lucky. Most of them are on the way to bankruptcy. Those who are successful in spite of such faulty methods, would certainly make much greater profits if they adopted the principles out- lined in the accompanying suggestions. Every merchant ought to know where he stands in connection with the cost of an ar- ticle which he sells, and should know beyond question what price he must sell at in order to obtain a clear profit, of a given per cent, over and above all legitimate items of cost. Unless he does so, he is treading on thin and very dangerous ice. It may be that by ap- plying these principles, many merchants will 16. Donations and Subscriptions 18. Miscellaneous Expenses Interest on Total Investment TOTAL SALES cost TO BO BUSINESS profit. This is really where such a system pays for itself. If it shows only a very small profit, the merchant must immediately mend his ways and increase his selling price or must realize the fact that it is time for him to sell his business while he has a chance to do it himself, rather than wait until the sheriff looks after the sale for him. COSTS OF DOING BUSINESS YEARLY STATEMENT TOTAL EXPENSE PER CENT-—Cost of doing business. RULE — Divide Totai Expense by Total Sales and result will be per cent of cost to do business. tT To fix selling prices see rule on next page TABLE FOR FINDING THE SELLING PRICE OF ANY ARTICLE NET PER CENT PROFIT OESIRED 2} 3|4 83| 82/81] | 80| 79] 78|77|76|75 [74 |73]72]71 [70] 69] 64]59|54/ 49] 4434 82] 81 80] 79] 78] 77] 26| 75] 7473 |72|71 [7069] 68 81| 80] 79| 78] 77|76|75|74|73]72] 71 [70 [69 [68/67] 62/57 |52|47|42|32| 80 ee 79} 78} 77} 76] 75} 74] 73|72|71)70 67 be able to show only a very small actual Fe ee eS eee oe 99 7 73|72|71|70 6968] | 75] 74] 73| 72] 71|70| 69/68 [67 66 |65 [64 |63| 62] 57|52|47|42|37|27| ~~ 75| 74] 73] 72) 71|70| 69] 68] 67 [66 [65 [6a |63 [62 61 |[56|51| 46| 41] 36)26 74| 73] 72] 71] 70/691 68167166 165 164 |63 |62 |61|60/55|50145| 40] 35 |25 COPYRIGHT 1810 COST EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION AND WOODWORKER 39 EXPLANATION (of items on opposite page.) TAXES. Include all taxes and licenses. INSURANCE, Surance, FUEL, LIGHT AND WATER. : RENT. Include rent of all property used in the busi- ness or if owned by you, consider an amount equal to what it would cost if rented from others. SALARIES. Include amounts to cover salaries of pro- prietor, partners, officers or members of their families employed in the business, equal to what their services svould command elsewhere, if not already on your pay roll. CLERK HIRE. ADVERTISING. Include all money expended in ad- vertising, or entertainment of customers in promoting trade. EXPRESS, TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH. In- clude all amounts expended for these items where not added to invoice price of goods or charged to customer. OFFICE SUPPLIES, POSTAGE, ETC. Include all bills for stationery, ink, pens, pencils, postage, stamps, etc. STORE SUPPLIES. Include all bills for wrapping paper, twine, boxes, crating, brooms, etc. LIVERY, DRAYAGE, ETC. Figure in all expenses of these items where hired of others. ; HORSES AND WAGONS. If owned by you figure all expenses of their upkeep. REPAIRS. This item should include all amounts paid to keep buildings in order if not figured in rent, also repairs on fixtures and equipment. DEPRECIATION. Include a proper deduction (Some say 10 per cent.) from your last inventory of fixtures, tools and other personal property subject to decline in value because of wear and tear. Also depreciate goods carried over which cannot be sold at full or regular prices. DEDUCTIONS. Include amounts allowed customers for damage or any cause whatever. DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. _ Include money or goods donated to charity or public enter- prises. (Private charities not included.) LOSSES. Include notes and accounts which are un- collectible, also amounts paid attorneys for collections, and goods lost or stolen or sent out and not charged. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. Include all expenses not provided for above. INTEREST ON TOTAL INVESTMENT. Figure in- terest on your total assets at the beginning of your business year (cash, notes, accounts, merchandise, etc.) If this is done it insures your getting profits at least equal to interest had your capital been loaned instead of invested. Fire and all protection except life in- Include canvassers and extra labor. RULE Divide the cost (invoice pnce with freight added) by the figure in the column of “net rate percent profit desired"’ on the line with per cent it costs you to do business. EXAMPLE: If a wagon cost 58|53| 48/43/33] Fragne You desire to make a net profitof . .¢.. ...5% 155 [50/45 | 40| 30 It etc ag to do busi- 1% Take the figure in column 5 on line with 19 which is 76 76|61.2000|80.62— the > a wos eelling 67 66 [65 [64] 63|58|53/ 48) 43 |38|28| “200 152, CHICAGO Proposed Rate Advance to Canada Railroads west of the Mississippi river have announced that, ef- fective January lst, they will advance rates on shipments of lumber and forest products from points in the Memphis territory to Canadian destinations from 1 to 5 cents per hundred pounds. The Southern Hard- wood Traffic Bureau has already filed formal protest with the Inter- state Commerce Commission against this advance and it is expected that it will be suspended until such time as the lumbermen have had opportunity to present their side of the controversy. The railroads attempted in September, 1912, to put through a similar advance, but were frustrated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. They with- drew from the hearing before that tribunal before a decision was an- nounced by that body. The advance in the present instance differs from the former one in the respect that it is confined to the lines west of the Mississippi river whereas the previous one took in lines on both sides of the river. The present hearing in connection with the proposed advance of 5 per cent. in freight rates north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi river is for the purpose of giving the rail- roads an opportunity of presenting their side of the controversy. The proposed increase is regarded as a matter of vital interest to shippers of lumber and active and vigorous opposition will be encountered by the railroads. Court Upholds Crown Lease Montreal, December 6th; (Special to the Canada Lumberman): The Court of Appeals, Montreal, have reversed the decision of Mr. Justice Weir in the case of Turgeon v. Esplin, which was an action to compel defendant, a box manufacturer, to vacate ‘a tract of land adjoining the Lachine Canal of which the plaintiff has a Crown lease. Mr. Esplin has a prior lease of an adjoining tract with a right of pas- sage over a portion of the plaintiff’s leased land, and stored lumber on the latter ground. He disputed the right of the Crown to lease this land, it being, he contended, a pub‘ic wharf, but the Court of Appeals held the lease to be valid and condemned Mr, Esplin to pay $300 damages and costs. ; 40 CANADA LUMBERMAN Damage by Recent Gale was Extensive A prominent Ottawa Valley lumberman, in a letter to the Can- ada Lumberman, referring to the recent losses by reason of the blow- ing down of much valuable timber in Northern Ontario during the heavy gales early in November, says:—“Reports I received here would indicate that 95 per cent. of the standing timber throughout the area covered by the Massey Lumber Company’s holdings is down. From other information I have, it appears that the Massey Lumber Company are only one of a great number of lumber interests that suffered. The effect of the blow was carried to the Nipissing dis- trict and I understand that timber recently purchased at the govern- ment sale was badly affected.. The government should take steps to clear up the slash at practically any cost, rather than let it be the cause of burning up all the balance of standing timber in that district. They should be urged to assist the lumbermen in every possible way to have this slash put in rivers and lakes before next spring. There is no use trying to do anything after next spring opens up, as the tim- ber will be useless a year hence. I am not in a position to know what representations have been made to the government, but I am convinced that they will be making an awful mistake if they do not act promptly.” The Department of Lands, Forests and Mines of the Province of Ontario has sent instructions to its government rangers in the dis- trict effected by the storm, to make detailed reports upon the damage. Up-to-date the reports received are of a very general nature, but in- dicate that the loss has been extensive and that it was confined large- ly to the district between Thessalon and the mouth of the French River. The government reports corroborate stories already received of extensive damage on the limits of the Massey Lumber Company, but the damage is not estimated, according to government reports, as high as by other reports which have been published. The latest infor- mation received by the Department indicates that the damage in the Massey limits is between 50 and 70 per cent. of the total standing timber. Government reports also show that the storm was heavy in the township of McWilliams, the timber upon which was recently sold by tender to the Georgian Bay Lumber Company and Geo. Gordon & Company, Limited. These purchasers secured the right to cut red and white pine on the McWilliams limits for the payment of the amount of their tender and $5 per thousand feet ground dues and $10 per square mile ground rent. Under this arrangement the government will be a heavy loser unless the limits are cleared quickly of all the down timber, so that it can be manufactured before it deteriorates. - Government reports also state that quite a heavy loss was caused on the island of McGregor in Lake Huron. The down timber on Mc- Gregor island is being offered for sale by the government. As soon as detailed reports have been received of the damage in the other dis- tricts, the government will decide upon the best means of meeting the situation. To Regulate River Driving Charges in Quebec Montreal, December 6t6h.—The Hon. L. Taschereau, Minister of Public Works in the Quebec Government, has introduced a Bill respecting the toll to be charged for the logs and timber floated down rivers and water courses. It is proposed to give powers to the Running Waters Commission, of which Hon. S. N. Parent is chair- man, to fix the amount of the tolls. On the first reading, Mr. Tellier suggested that the lumber companies should be held responsible for floods or damage caused by the breaking of dams, and Mr. Taschereau promised to consider the suggestion. Demurrage Charges were Excessive Montreal, December 6th;—The Quebec Public Utilities Com- mission, sitting at Quebec, have given judgment in the case of the Chicoutimi Pulp Company against the Quebec and Lake St. John Railway. The former complained that they were being charged $3 per day for demurrage instead of $2, which amount they considered excessive. The company on their part claimed that merchants and others neglected to take their goods from the cars within a legitimate time, consequently depriving the railway company of the use of the cars. The Commission held that the railway company were not justified in making the additional charge of the extra $1. Vancouver Timber Returns Show Increase An official report issued by timber scaler Bryant for the Van- couver district shows that the timber trade has been more active in that district than it was during 1912. The amount of logs entering the port and being scaled at the mills in the district during the twelve months from December Ist, 1911, to November 30th, 1912, was 656,- 000,000 feet. For the twelve months from December Ist, 1912, until December Ist, 1913, a total amount of 673,000,000 feet of logs entered the mills and paid dues. This shows an increase of 17,000,000 feet in the amount of logs handled by the mills of the Vancouver district this year. AND WOODWORKER The Value of the Tree Faller By H. D. Langille Efficiency is the greatest requirement of our complex, modern industrial life. It is sought for by the foremost men in every voca- tion; it spells the difference between success and failure; it enables one man to climb the grade while another exhausts himself at the foot of the hill; it makes the difference between men and their ac- complishments; it is what most of us generally term luck. In a narrower sense it means a minimum of expenditure and a maximum of production. The expenditure may be in dollars of cost or brains or strength or raw material going into the effort to produce; but who is there among us to-day who can say that in his business the last word in efficiency has been written. Certainly none engaged in log- ging can Say it. | Three-fold Saving Effected We are using a device to assist in converting trees into logs with a saving, first, of the physical strength and time of your men; second, of a larger part of the raw material representing your invest- ment; and third, cheaper delivery of logs from stump to car. This device is known as a “tree faller” or “jack.” Its purpose is to enable timber fallers to throw trees in any direction desired with- out regard for the angle or degree of the tree’s “list” or “lean.” It is not an experiment. Its practicability has been tested and proven. under the most severe tests to which any reasonable men would subject it. Two tree fallers of the original design and material have been in use for several weeks in one of the camps on the lower Columbia, and even that inferior type has given complete satisfac- tion. The new design is much superior in every way. Its success and its value to those operating in large timber is assured. Device Involves Lever Principle The device embodies only the simple old principles of arms work- ing on a fulcrum and spread through the agency of a slow-moving © screw operated with a hand lever. Its lifting power is enormous. I am unable to tell you how much in pounds because as yet we have not tested it scientifically with mechanical appliances, but we have tested it thoroughly in practical use. A few days ago I witnessed a test made with this faller. We selected a Douglas fir five feet in diameter and 260 feet in height above the ground. This tree stood - on the point of a ridge and it leaned down the hill 23 feet 9 inches by actual measurement with a transit. The experienced fallers who cut it agreed that not more than three logs could have been saved had it been necessary to cut the tree in the usual way. We lifted this enormous weight against its lean and felled it in exactly the opposite direction along the crest of the ridge, saving, without a break, seven 32-foot logs, or 224 feet of merchantable length, or all there was in the tree. The top broke at 10-inch diameter. Assuming that the three butt logs could have been saved under the old method of cutting, the saving in log value from this one tree alone by the use of the jack was $45 at the present low price of logs. ; At another camp a magnificent spruce containing 20,000 feet of logs was left by the loggers because had it been felled across the deep narrow gulch over which it leaned, its destruction would have been complete and there would have been nothing but additional litter on the ground. With one of these jacks the tree was lifted against its lean and laid up the hill without a break under 200 feet from the stump. These are merely examples of what has been done. The lifting power of the device is limited only by the compression strength of wood, hence anything not outside the bounds of reason can be ac- complished by using two jacks in order to secure a greater com- pression surface. The weight of this form, complete is 122 pounds. The jaw opens 7 inches, hence the jack is capable of throwing trees of almost any size. This type is adapted to use in the heaviest Douglas fir, spruce and redwood forests where, by using two jacks, trees of any size may be thrown in any desired direction. We now propose to make a light- er form for general use in smaller timber. This will weigh about eighty pounds complete and possess the same strength as this form, but it will not have the same spread. Later we may design a still lighter type for use in place of wedges in ordinary timber felling. The device is made of the best grades of steel by the drop-forge process, instead of by casting. Increases Efficiency of Falling Crews It will be easily seen that not all of the value of this device lies in saving timber, although this feature alone demands its ‘use. The efficiency of falling crews is greatly increased. Instead of spending hours in almost fruitless, exhausting effort to throw trees with wedges, the saw is kept free at all times, thereby increasing the capa- city of a crew 35 per cent., according to experienced fallers who have used the device. Nor is this all. Every logger who has worked in big timber knows not only of the enormous loss of good values through breakage, but also of the added cost of yarding where the ground is strewn with broken logs and debris. With every tree taken out in ‘discover others if you put it into use. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 41 its entirety, the work of the book tender is made easier and conse- quently the efficiency of the entire donkey crew is increased. These are the prime merits possessed by this device. You will It is one of the greatest fac- tors in true conservation ever added to the equipment of logging camps. It means the saving of billions of feet of timber in this country of big trees; it means the saving of hundreds of thou- sands of horse power in human strength; it means easier work and therefore greater contentment among those who toil in the woods; it means greater yields of timber per day and acre and therefore greater profits to the operator; it means a “minimum of expenditure and a maximum of production”’—which is efficiency. More than these cannot be asked of one simple device. Latest Devices For Forest Protection By E. T. Allen A truth less realized in America than in older countries is that forest industry is in the final analysis an entity. Man needs wood in various forms. To make the earth supply it, adding such labor as is required to make it available and suitable for his use, is a business. Convenience may require that it be conducted by one unit of manage- ment, as when the small mill cuts its own timber and retails to local consumers; or by several, as when timber, logging, manufacturing, jobbing, transporting and retailing are each under separate proprietor- ship. But although the latter system may produce some conflict of interest between its units, it cannot possibly destroy the greater mu- tual interest of all branches of one business. In the long run the prosperity of all has a common basis and this must include perpetu- ation of the resource dealt with, economy in every process and just payment by the consumer for the services rendered. Everyone of these three things involves more than is under the individual control of any unit. It involves the influence of the other units and of the public. Consequently loggers should be interested not only in the economies of their own processes, but also in the pro- gress of forest protection and its incidental work of public education in many things that affect the industry as a whole. And while latest devices for fire fighting are of great interest, I believe there is quite as much real development by protective agencies along other lines, and that there is perhaps even more need for us all to understand its trend and object. The co-operative patrol movement in the Pacific Northwest has had phenomenal growth. It is only about seven years since the first protective association was formed by a few lumber owners in the Coeur d’Alene district. Their plan did not go beyond cheapening and improving a local fire patrol. Now there is a chain of similar associations from the Montana Rockies to Northern California, patrol- ling over twenty million acres, employing many hundred trained men, and spending hundreds of thousands a year. They protect about five hundred billion feet of timber, or a fifth of the nation’s supply, and keep the loss down to so negligible a figure that it can hardly be ex- pressed in terms of percentage. Co-operative patrol has proved so successful that even in these few years it has established a wholly new channel for the direction of public forest protection policies, state and federal. Once almost regarded as disciplinary and directed at lumbermen, necessarily or- iginated and executed without consulting their interest, forest legis- lation is now mainly along the lines of strengthening a team relation between lumbermen and official agencies, one which shall utilize private interest and competence to the utmost. The associations have legalized official standing as representatives of the state or govern- ment. Whereas at one time the effort was to collect from forest own- ers funds to be expended by public officials, it is now rather to dis- cover ways in which private protective systems can serve as the most efficient agencies for public expenditure.. They are also consulted as to punitive laws and constituted a constabulary to enforce them. I sometimes wonder whether the true significance of this change is realized. It means that those Coeur d’Alene men unwittingly dis- covered a gate through which forest industry is passing the barrier of public misunderstanding and distrust to take its rightful place in the community as a useful and commendable industry. Certainly it has not its rightful place until its voice is welcomed and respected in all men’s councils that affect its welfare. To have such a voice in strictly protective affairs is not so old or trifling a thing that we should accept it without gratification. It is infinitely more important that it is also the voice of all forest industry, earning an influence in all affairs that affect the lumberman, whether the making and enforcing of laws or of that which is greater than law—public sentiment. When the extending and improvement of co-operative patrol be- came of recognized importance, the pioneer associations allied in the Western Forestry & Conservation Association to maintain facilities for this purpose and also for carrying on a campaign of public educa- tion in the fire evil, so there might be fewer fires to find and fight. To some of you, perhaps, it still symbolizes these thing only. You know only of its forest fire conferences and its precautionary material that reaches the reading public. To such, before passing to devices for fire prevention, I want to speak of the system by which our or- ganization assists you in these other things I have suggested. The truth is that the work of the central association is now chiefly along these other lines. Its part in developing local fire work is practically accomplished. Of twenty-five local associations on the Coast, seventeen in Oregon alone, only the original five in Idaho and Washington do not owe their existence to its organizing influence. To a large extent it shaped the laws and appropriations under which they work. It has facilitated their exchange of methods to increase efficiency and by its educational work done much to prevent careless- ness with fire from overtaxing methods and funds. And it still con- tributes perhaps as much as ever in most of those directions. Yet in the nature of things it must do so with less proportionate title to credit and more anonymously. It would fail did it not build up inde- pendent efficiency among the locals and, obviously, since it is they who must maintain membership and make assessments, it must let them utilize to the fullest every opportunity to point to success in local matters outside of their fire work, even if the central associaion is really the prime mover. Consequently the Western Forestry & Conservation Association is more and more assuming the less spectacular but no less necessary functions which for similar expedient reasons the locals can not per- form. It has been the chief promoter of reciprocal relations between association, state and federal protective agencies, not only locally hut in such matters as securing large sums for Northwestern states under the federal Weeks law. It represents Western forest interest in all national affairs. It conducts studies of forest taxation. It sees that the progressiveness of the Pacific forest owner and the safety of the Pacific timber are known all over the United States, doing so by per- sonal representation, by skillful publicity, and by exhibits at numerous IXastern expositions. Inquiries as to methods come from as iar as Russia and Tasmania. It keeps in touch with similar forest owners’ organizations in the lake states, the East and Canada, and through newspapers, magazines, conventions, clubs, commissions and public boards, it utilizes every opportunity to reach our local Northwestern public. In short, no matter what or where the tendency or the crisis, Western forest industry is assured representation which is not sus- pected of ulterior motive but welcomed because it is kept scrupu!ously free from any but mutual private and public interest. And through- out it teaches this true principle—that not forests but forest industry is what America really seeks to perpetuate; that there is no object in growing or preserving forests without at the same time affording justice and stability to the industry that alone can make them useful ; and that it is one great industry which cannot suffer undeserved in- jury in any branch without injuring all and eventually the public. Fire Prevention in Logging Operations Returning now to fire prevention in the woods and around our camps. Never in history has there been such rapid advance in tech- nical methods as since our state, federal and private fire fighters have attacked the problem jointly with full knowledge of each other’s in- ventions and a friendly spirit of rivalry. Co-operation has removed the tendency to regard each other as impractical and consequently to disregard differing theories. In reviewing progress during the past year perhaps the most notable innovation is the Oregon compulsory patrol law, enacted last winter. Every timber owner must maintain a patrol as good as do 51 per cent. of his neighbors, or the state may do the work and col- -lect a maximum of 5 cents an acre in the same manner that taxes are collected. The state forester has platted the entire private owner- ship of the state and of those not already doing good work requires that they install patrol or join an association. He encourages the latter course. There has been surprisingly little objection to the law and so far no necessity of state action. Although to learn ownership and get things going has taken much of the season, about three thou- sand owners are now paying into the associations for the first time. The state also contributes to these associations. It was a comparatively easy season, judged by modern standards, for losses were negligible—probably the least in Northwestern history. We must not forget, however, that this was not all due to the weather. In old days, as much dry, windy weather as we had this year always did much damage for there were countless smouldering fires for it to fan up, and no machinery for jumping on them. It means that pro- tection is so good now that we don’t have to worry except in a very bad year. But the bad year will come and there is none the less need for constantly strengthening our defence to meet it. A good year gives just the chances needed for perfecting details we cannot touch when overworked. Consequently this season has seen much progress in telephone and trail building and particularly in equipping lookout stations. There is increasing use of men for this purpose only, with facilities for taking and communicating cross-bearings on fires so that other men can be sent to the exact spot without delay. Some of the results have been remarkable, locating a distant fire on the exact forty. This work is done by use of good maps and carefuly-oriented protractor dials; much as courses are laid on a ship’s chart. Portable telephones are found useful by mounted patrolmen, but there is no less need for per- manent lines, and these are being better built than before. The Forest Service in particu!ar is also doing much experimenting with specially weather and bullet-proof instruments. - Portable wireless is not yet in use with us, but its portable value as an auxiliary to trunk telephone systems, especially in rough coun- try or at large fires, is causing considerable experiment and next year is likely to see field tests. Among experiments with tools, one likely to interest loggers is a gasoline fire engine built by the Forest Service for use around camps or elsewhere that water is obtainable. Costing but $200, it is said to ‘deliver 25 gallons a minute through 1000 feet of 2-inch hose with a 150-foot rise. Forecasting Weather Dangers We have all long known that our greatest fire danger lies in the hot dry interior wind known all over the Pacific Coast under different names. It is a “Chinook” in Spring or Winter; in Summer the “east wind” of the Cascade region, the “norther” of California, and east of the Columbia basin is likely to be deflected eastward up the Idaho mountains. It has caused most of our disastrous sweeping fires and, as our facilities for handling ordinary conditions are becoming ade- quate, constitutes our great future hazard. A city fire department may seem perfect, but an earthquake may burn a San Francisco, and no forest region subject to a wind like this is wholly immune from a Hinckley, Gaudette, or Coeur d’Alene forest fire calamity. The Weather Bureau, the Forest Service and the Western For- estry & Conservation Association have just inaugurated a study of the possibility of accurately forecasting this wind and distributing the information to loggers and protective agencies so that if conditions warrant camps can be shut down, burning delayed or other precau- tions taken. Generally speaking, it should be simpler than most weather predicting, for the conditions producing the wind are in- terior, not at sea, and can be observed. They consist of a high pres- sure area in upper British Columbia or Alberta coincident with a low pressure area in the California region, causing the flow from one to the other of a violent interior air current which carries no moisture and is consequently exceedingly drying. Theoretically, all that is necessary to forecast this is promptly reported barometrical readings from both regions and we have taken steps to secure the co-operation of the American and Canadian weather officials in this respect. Practically, there may be difficulty in getting proper reports from the sparsely-settled portion of the northern area and also in calculating local exceptions to the general curent. Certain parts of our territory are affected by such a wind under general and determinable conditions, but others may have the general wind di- verted by other pressure areas or be subject to dry winds caused wholly by the latter. Until these questions have been further studied it is hardly wise to attempt systematic forecasts, for mistakes in the beginning would brand the project as impractical and only annoying. But we hope that by next season something will come of the investi- gations being made by District Forecaster Beals, in charge of the Portland Weather Bureau office, who has been authorized to work it out if possible. I may say here that some of the Idaho patrol asso- ciations are also experimenting with local barometer readings. This was not as good a season as hoped for slash burning but a great deal has been done, experience has been gained, and belief in its advisability strengthened. There has been a marked tendency to tighten up on Summer burning and burning without permit. We are realizing that the slashing is our greatest menace. There has never been a year in which slashing fires were checked so quickly and watch- ed so carefully until rainfall. There has been quite wide adoption of camp fire rules, specifying in print the responsibility of all employees and emphasizing that preventing fires comes before getting out logs. The experiment will’probably result in improved rules next year. If there is anything needed in the average camp, especially now that the woods are full of patrolmen, it is a clear understanding of the foreman’s responsibility for fire. He cannot be blamed if, considering getting out logs the work upon which he is judged, he is reluctant to let anything interfere with it. His duty when this involves fire risk, both individually and in relation to the demands of fire wardens, should be most clearly laid down by his employer. Given such an under- standing he often has the best possible judgment in the premises, but not always. Sometimes he does not know as much about fire risk as a specially-trained fire warden. Whichever the case, the responsi- bility should be fixed in advance. : I do not think the time far distant when every logging camp will have a fire plan, as specific as the safety equipment and drills aboard ship, including, not only every safeguarding appliance and the move- ments of the men in case of fire, but also precautionary planning of all 42 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER operations. We do this with a mill. It is far more important with the material that supports the whole industry. The protective branch of forest industry is no longer merely the patrol of mountain slopes by the owner. While he is reducing that end of it to a science, protection is in the nature of things being forced to serve more and more as the interpreter between all forest industry and the public, and to remove every hazard for which the industry it- self may be he!d responsible. It must deal more and more with the logger and needs not only his support, but also his technical thought and advice.’ We are all in one business and it pays to safeguard it. It is also more or less the public’s business, and if we don’t protect the public it may take a hand in ways to make us regretful. The more sincerity and ingenuity we all devote to forest protection, in field and camp, ‘the sooner will lumbermen as a class reach a position where their voice will be welcomed as that, not of greedy acquirers and des- troyers of trees, but of most useful servants of the commonwealth, de- serving its reward for fostering and furnishing one of life’s essentials. Problems of Douglas Fir Distillation By George M. Hunt Every one now realizes to some extent the enormous economic losses to the country resulting from the waste in logging and lum- bering operations. People have ceased to wonder now at the number of cords of wood consumed annually by the waste burners, but they are very much interested in the question, “What is to be done about it?’ Much time and money have been spent in efforts to answer the question and there have been many suggestions, good, bad and in- different. Some of them have been nothing more than the dreams of enthusiasts, or even wildcat promotion schemes. Others based on more careful observations have had some degree of merit. More attempts have been made to utilize the waste by distillation than by any other process, and, although every one of those attempts has failed, interest in the subject does not seem to grow less. In spite of the popular interest, however, there has been very little defi- nite knowledge and many misleading statements have been made. To overcome this lack of knowledge and furnish a safe basis for future calculations, a series of experiments were tndertaken by the forest service, in co-operation with the University of Washington, and are now nearing completion. The primary object of the experi- ments has been to determine the yields of the principal crude products. Obviously this is the most important part of the whole problem, since the study of refining processes, and other detailed studies will only be justified in case the yields of raw products are found sufficient to make commercial operations feasible. The experiments have been carried out on a much larger scale than the usual laboratory experi- ments, and several have been actual runs at commercial plants. The poblem of utilizing stump wood is entirely different from that of utilizing mill waste, so both classes of materials were included in the experiments. Much has been written about the possibility of wood distillation as an aid to land clearing. In Michigan it has been found profitable to distill the stumps of Norway pine, and there are at present several plants utilizing this material. If the distillation of Douglas fir stumps could. be made to bear a part of the cost of land clearing, it would be a material help in changing into farms the log- ged-off lands of the Northwest and British Columbia. Prior to the present series of experiments some work had been done by the United States Bureau of Plant Industry and the Univer- sity of Washington. They first attempted to develop a cheap portable plant of such simple construction that it could be operated by ordin- ary farm labor without technical supervision. The experiment was unsuccessful, however, since the plant would not stand the work Another portable plant was tried with somewhat better success wita regard to its operation, but the results did not prove to be of much value. Some other minor experiments were also carried out, but did not produce any important results. Experiments on a Commercial Scale We now come to four experiments on a commercial scale, two of them under the Bureau of Plant Industry co-operation, and two under the forest service. East test differed more or less from the others, and they were carried out at three different plants. The pro- cesses employed were steam distillation with and without subsequent extraction, destructive distillation, and combined steam and destrue- tive distillation. I will first describe the separate experiments, and afterwards give a summary of the yields. The first of these tests was made at the plant at Anacortes, Wash- ington, by steam distillation under pressure. The steam was then turned off and a vacuum applied. The only product obtained by this process is crude turpentine. Although the rosin was not extract- ed from the chips, the amount was estimated by later extracting small samp!es with alcohol and naphtha. The next test was made at the plant of the Oregon Wood Dis-: tilling Company, at Linnton, Oregon, using the combined steam and _the campus of the University of Washington. other oils, and twenty-five to forty-five gallons of tar. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 43 destructive process. About 29,000 pounds of stump wood were ob- tained in the vicinity of Vancouver, Washington. It was split and sawed into blocks approximately 4 x 4 x 6 inches and loaded into the retorts by means of a conveyor. Two vertical retorts were used, of four cords capacity each. The wood was first distilled six hours with steam, which was then turned off and direct heat applied for 26 hours. The crude turpentine resulting from the steam distillation was col- lected apart from the products of the destructive distillation, but un- fortunately it was contaminated by the tarry matter remaining in the condenser from the previous run. The products obtained in this test were crude steam, turpentine, light oil, pyroligneous acid, crude alco- hol, tar and charcoal. The third commercial test was made by the Yaryan extraction process at the plant of the Cadillac Turpentine Company of Cadillac, Michigan. A carload of stumps was shipped to the plant from Wash- ington and 38,000 pounds of the material used in the run. The stumps were first cut into irregular sized blocks with a circular saw, then thrown into a sixty inch hog, from which the chips went to a shred- der. The finely ground material from the shredder was loaded into four large extractors. In the extractors the material was distilled for one hour with steam at eight or nine pounds pressure. The steam- ing was much more thorough than is usually given to the Norway pine on which the company operates. After the steaming, a vacuum of twenty-five inches was maintained for thirty minutes to remove as much moisture as possible from the charge. The steamed wood was then extracted with a hot solvent for a short time, to remove the rosin. The rosin is usually recovered from the solvent by distillation, but in this case there was apparent!y so little rosin in the solvent it was not recovered. The amount present was determined by analyzing a sample of the solvent. The products obtained from this run were crude steam, turpentine and rosin. The last commercial test was made at the Oregon plant. This time the wood was not steamed, destructive distillation alone being employed. Two charges of wood, weighing respectively 27 000 pounds, were distilled. The stump wood for the first charge was ob- tained from Scappoose, Oregon, and that for the second charge from The wood was cut into small blocks and loaded into the retorts as in the previous run at this plant. The retorts were filed for 24 to 48 hours. ‘The distillate was collected in a large tank and later re-distilled, to separate it into the four products, light oil, crude alcohol, pyroligneous acid and tar. These, with the charcoal, constitute the five crude products obtained by the process. : Results of the Experiments Now for a summary of the results of the four experiments. Throughout al! these experiments 3,800 pounds of wood is considered a cord. Steam and extraction process. The best yield by steam distilia- tion, 4.1 gallons of good turpentine per cord was obtained at Ana- cortes, Washington. At Cadillac and at Linnton less than one gallon of good turpentine per cord was obtained. The estimated yield of rosin at Anacortes was.150 pounds per cord, and at Cadillac 75 pounds. The stumps distilled at Anacortes were above the average in richness. This was due largely to the fact that the outside wood had decayed away, leaving the more resinous part of the wood, which is more resistant to decay. But even if we take the exceptionally high results of the Anacortes run, the yield is still less than one-half that obtained from the Norway pine stumps of Michigan, which average about ten gallons of water, white turpentine, and 300 pounds of rosin per cord. Furthermore, it is more difficult to make a good product from crude Douglas fir rosin than from that obtained at the Eastern plants. Destructive distillation process. The average yields per cord ob- tained by destructive distillation on the recent two run test at Linn- ton were as follows: 100 per cent. wood alcohol, gallons ... ZnS Meppemiaite Salons 064. ind ial Cleve... 1.6 Other oils, gallons 4:8 Rar, gallons ae OES 80 per cent. acetate of lime, “pounds 6229 Charcoal, pounds ... abe fete. GUO These yields are somewhat higher than those of the combined steam and destructive test at the same plant. It is difficult to make a fair comparison of these yields from Douglas fir stumps, and the yields obtained from Norway pine and longleaf pine. At one plant in Michigan, Norway pine stumps yie!d from eight to eighteen gal- ‘lons of refined turpentine, and from ten to twenty gallons of tar per cord. Ata plant in the South using longleaf pine, the yield per cord is ten to twenty gallons of refined turpentine, seven to sixteen gallons of No attempt is made at either place to save the acid and alcoho!. The wood used -in both places is more or less selected, as is the case in most plants using stump wood. Although no exact comparison can be made, the figures show that the yields of tar and oils to be obtained from Doug- las fir stumps are far less than those obtained from Norway and longleaf pine stumps. The yield of charcoal is about the same in each case, while the yeilds of acid and alcohol cannot be compared, but those from Douglas fir are so low that it is very doubtful if these products could be profitably saved. These commercial tests and other supplementary investigations force the conclusion that under the present market conditions the dis- tillation of Douglas fir stumps as an aid to land clearing is entirely out of the question for the following reasons: 1. The yie'ds of raw products are too low. 2. The products are different from those of the Norway and long- leaf pines, and their uses and value have not been fully established. 3. The stumps are much larger than those of the two pines, and the expense of handling them is greater. 4. The distillation of stumps would be illogical in view of the fact that there are such enormous amounts of mill waste being pro- duced which can be obtained and handled very much more cheaply. By selecting the richest of the mill waste it is possible to get a mater- ia! giving better yields than stump wood. Even if the distillation of stumps could be made to pay, mill waste distillation would pay more, and the mill waste would drive out the stumps as a raw material. Mill waste study. Upon the completion of the stump wood study, the mill waste study was taken up. An experimental distillation plant was erected on the campus of the University of Washington, at a cost of about $2,500. The plant has a capacity of about three-eighths of a cord, and its design is rather out of the ordinary. The wood, cut in two-foot lengths, is piled into three iron cars, which are run into the retort on a track. The heat is not applied directly to the shell of the retort, but is furnished by four five-inch flues, which run from the furnace, along the inside walls of the retort and return to dis- charge into the stack. The whole of-the retort is covered with a two-inch coat of insulation. Without the insulation the heat would radiate so rapidly that it would be very hard to get a sufficient tem- perature in the retort, but with its protection, the temperature can be raised much higher than necessary. The gases resulting from the distillation pass out through an opening in the bottom of the retort, at one end. The retort slopes slightly towards this end so that the tar drains out through the same opening. It is customary to have the vapor outlet at the top of a retort, but the bottom outlet has several advantages. Upon leaving the retort, the gases and tar pass into the tar sep- arator, which is simply a large iron cylinder. In the tar separator the tar condenses out of the lighter gases, and remains behind with the tar which has drained out of the retort. There is a steam coil in the separator which keeps the temperature so high that everything but the tar passes on into the condenser. Here everything is condensed except the non-condensable gases, which pass on through a fan and two back fire traps, into the furnace. The distillate owing from the condenser is collected in a receiv- ing tub. After the run is finished this liquor is re-distilled in a small copper still. This operation separates it into three products, namely, pyroligneous acid, light oil and still tar. The pyroligneous acid con- tains about three per cent. of acid, principally acetic, and 1 to 1% per cent. of wood alcohol. The light oil contains turpentine, and other oils, some heavier and some lighter than turpentine. The tar is about three per cent. acid. Samples of these products are taken to the lab- oratory for analysis. The wood is weighed and measured before it goes into the retort, and the charcoal weighed as soon as it is removed. The plant has been operating continuously since early in June, and up to the present practically no trouble has been experienced. The mill waste for the experiments was obtained from four dif- ferent sections of the state, and the average results will furnish a fairer basis for calculation than if the wood were all from the same district. No definite statement can yet be made of the yields from un- selected mill waste, because the work is not yet complete, and the data on hand have not yet been properly analyzed. Ina general way, how- ever, it can be said that the yields are for the most part of practica'ly the same magnitude as those from stump wood. In commercial prac- tice the yields would be higher because the waste would be selected. for richness. The work has proceeded far enough, however, to show that the distillation of Douglas fir offers nothing very tempting to possible in- vestors. If the industry is ever made a paying one, it will not be until after a great deal of expensive engineering has been done and many difficulties overcome. The chief difficulty will be to market the products. There is at present a well founded prejudice against the oils and tars from Douglas fir. These products would have to be put on the market in a less. Pohjectionable form than has been the case iz the past. This will necessitate new refining methods. The products from a single twenty-cord plant would probably be more than enough to supply the present requirements of the whole Pacific Coast, even if all the Eastern products could be driven out of the market. It would, therefore, be necessary to find new uses for the products, or establish more of the industries which can now use them. 44 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Machinery and Equipment What Manufacturers of Logging, Sawmill and Woodworking Appliances are Doing A New Design in Tenoners The tenoner illustrated herewith is a new design re- cently produced by the Can- ada Machinery Corporation. Many features have been em- ’ bodied in it which facilitate quick and easy operation. The carriage is provided with combination roller movement, making it very easy to push the table and stock past the cutter heads. Two stop gauges are provid- ed in longitudinal slots on the face of the table. The stops are so designed that they can be depressed below the surface of the table, thus © admitting of the two being set at once, one for the end of the board and the other . for tenon already cut. A fence is provided on the table which can be angled in either direction, and the hold down is arranged to hold the stock securely, re- gardless of the angle at which the fence is set. Sta- tionary feed instop is pro- vided on a bracket attached to the base for regulating the depth of the tenon on the first end. The heads are of our new pattern, carefully balanced to insure satisfactory opera- tion at high speed. The spindles revolve in special babbitted bearings of im- proved design. These bear- ings are of the side clamped reservoir type, easily aligned and adjusted. The heads are raised and lowered by means of square thread screws on planed “V” ways, to which they are care- fully gibbed. A unique feature of this machine is, that, while the heads can be raised and lowered independently they can be, if'so desired, moved together without changing the thickness of the tenon. A shaving hood arranged for attachment to suction pipe is sup- plied on the top head. The belt tightener is a simple device operated by means of a weight, and automatically keeps the necessary tension of the driving belt, regardless of the adjustment of the heads. The cope heads are adjusted with their respective tenon heads, and also have independent, horizontal, and vertical adjustment. The cope arm is cast in one piece and is fastened to the frame on two separate bearings, giving a very rigid construction. It is exceptionally long to give ample length of belt from the pulleys on the cope head spindles to the driving head. Provision has been made in the design for attachment of a cut-off saw. When this is supplied it is bolted on the rear of the column, and is driven by an open belt from the bottom pulley shaft. The machine can be furnished without copes, with single cope, or with double copes, as desired. The cut-off saw can be supplied with any of the above arrange- ments. While the Canada Machinery Corporation have had this machine on the market for a very limited time, over twenty are in daily opera- tion in various woodworking plants in Canada, and the machine gen- erally has been endorsed by experienced woodworkers. 504 Tenoner with Double Copes manufactured by Canada Machinery Corporation Larger Quarters for the Can. H. W. J ohns-Manville Co., Ltd. The Toronto branch of the Canadian H. W. Johns-Manville Com- pany, Limited, announces its removal to more spacious quarters at No. 19 Front Street East. This new store and warehouse has a floor area of approximately 35,000 square feet and is situated in the heart of the wholesale district. In their new quarters this firm will be able to carry a larger stock and will have ample space for the display of their complete line of J-M Asbestos roofing, packings, pipe coverings, building materials, electrical and railroad supplies, automobile and plumbing specialties, etc. The entire building will be lighted by their well-known Frink and J-M Linolite system and one room will be used for exhibiting these systems of lighting. Useful Dixon Booklets Engineers who keep a file of books for reference will be interested to know that the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, Jersey City, N.J., still have a limited number of booklets dealing with such subjects as “Steam Traps,” “Unions for Steam Pipes,” “Feeding Graphite for Lubricating Purposes,” etc., which will be sent free as long as the supply lasts, to anyone who cares for them. These treatises were pre- ~ pared by the well-known engineer, Mr. W. H. Wakeman who has written many articles on practical engineering problems. Numerous illustrations are used to make each subject easily understood. These booklets were printed some time ago, but are just as desirable as ever. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 45 Manufacture of Electric Welded By L. B. Powell* Electric-Welded Chain in stock. In order that the vast improvement which has taken place in the chain industry of this country during the past few years may be more clearly understood the following brief description of the way chain was formerly made under the o!d style fire welded process, is of im- portance. The equipment of a chain plant for operating under that process consists principally of coiling machines, cutting machines, forges and hand or power hammers. The material was coiled into a long spiral and cut into separate links under a cutting press, the spiral being fed into the press in such a way that each link was cut across with a scarf at an angle of about 45 degrees. These links were taken to the chain makers and brought to a welding heat in either a combination gas ‘and hand furnace or in a coke forge. A number of links would be heat- ed at the same time and, as fast as one would come to a welding heat, it would be taken from the fire and the scarfed ends pounded down under the blows of a hand or a power hammer. This method of manufacture was very unsatisfactory as the qual- ity of chain depended entirely upon the fidelity and skill of the work- man, who was usually paid a piece-work price that made it necessary for him to weld a very large number of links per day. Owing to the rapidity of action required, there would always be a large percentage *Sales Manager of the McKinnon Chain Company, St. Catharines, Ont. Electric-Welded Chain—showing swell-weld. of links that would. be either heated too much and thus burnt, or not heated enough so that a perfect weld could not be made. In addition to this, there was always the possibility of dirt from the fuel getting between the scarfs of the links, thus preventing a perfect junction of the metal. The electric welding of chain is a modern improvement, made necessary by the evils existing under the old style of manufacture. Chain above all other products needs the strength that is obtainable only by perfection of welding, and the invention of the automatic we'ding process is the result of experiments continuing over a long period of time, with a view to finding a method of forming and weld- ing links that would result in every weld being absolutely perfect. The machines illustrated herewith are not the product of a chance thought but are the result of long study and expensive experiments resulting in continuous improvements, all of which are fully pro- tected by patents in Canada, Great Britain, United States, and several European countries. The plant of the McKinnon Chain Company, located at St. Cath- arines, Ontario, is of modern fireproof construction throughout, and is thoroughly lighted and ventilated. It is filled with expensive auto- matic machinery capable of turning out a very heavy tonnage of chain. Chain from forming machine ready for welding. Tests show breaks at points other than the weld. 4* The company has a similar plant at Buffalo, N.Y., for its United States business. The first operation in the manufacture of Butt Weld Chain is forming the chain into unwelded links on the forming machine shown in one of the illustrations. The coils of wire are fed into the machine from a spool and the operation of the machine is entirely automatic, linking the chain together ready for welding as shown. From the forming machine the unwelded chain is fed directly into welders of the type illustrated, the operation of which is entirely automatic. Owing to the fact that alternate links present themselves for weld- ing with the opening at different angles, these welders are constructed with two heads so that the first head will we!d every other link and the second head will weld those in between, the chain being twisted between the first and second heads so that the link will be presented to the jaws of the welder in the same position. This arrangement is one of the patented features of these machines. The electrodes of the welder meet the material on each side of the joint, and, while the current is passing across the joint the link is being given compression at the ends so that a junction of the ma- terial at the welding heat is being effected. The heat'is developed by the passing of a large volume of current at a very low pressure (2 to 3 volts). The pressure is so low that the current cannot be felt even with both hands on the electrodes, while the volume is so great that %-inch links come to a welding heat in five seconds and it re- quires a conductor or lead 8 inches square of pure copper. A curious fact about copper used for such purposes is that one per cent. of im- purity reduces its current carrying capacity by thirty-three per cent. These welders are entirely automatic, with the pressure and cur- rent regulated so that each link receives exactly the correct amount to insure a perfect weld. This does away with the uncertainty of fire welding where the perfection of the weld is subject to the chances of want of skill or care on the part of the workman—burning or insuffi- ciently heating the steel—and of dirt or sulphur in the fuel. One of the accompanying illustrations shows several sizes of chain just as they come from the welder and illustrates clearly the swell at the weld which is a feature of all of McKinnon products. ‘This swell is a natural result of the process of manufacture and while it could be reduced so that the weld would be equal in diameter to the balance of the link, such a reduction would not only take away the extra strength where most needed, but would have a tendency to weaken the weld mechanically, and in both these ways would reduce the quality of the product. The swell at the weld does not interfere in any way with the use of the chain for practically all purposes and a great many tests have proven absolutely that the reduction of the weld would mean a de- crease of almost fifty per cent. in the strength and wearing quality of the chain. While records show that over 99 per cent. of the products of these automatic welders is perfect in quality of welding, yet nothing is omitted that will produce as near to 100 per cent. perfection as pos- sib'e. For that reason every link of chain is carefully inspected after it leaves the welder and any links that may show evidence of imperfect welding are at once cut out and the chain is passed to the hand welder to be joined together before being tested. In 1909 it was considered advisable to make some public tests of McKinnon Electric Weld Chain in competition with other makes and for that purpose samples of chain were taken from the stock of a large 46 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND’ WOODWORKER Montreal jobber, of McKinnon Electric We'd and fire-weld chain of American manufacturers in “Proof Coil” and “3B” quality. It may be stated here that fire-weld chain is divided into several different grades, partly according to the length of the link and partly according to the assumed quality of the product. ‘Proof Coil” is the cheapest quality made, next comes “BB” quality, next comes “3B” — quality and the highest grade is known under the various names of “Crane,” “Dredge,” or “Loading Chain,’ according to the use to which it is to be put. Each grade of chain calls for a link that is still shorter than the next cheaper grade and on account of this variation in the length of link, the cost and selling price increases, as, the shorter the link the more welds there are to 100 pounds and the more the chain maker was paid for making the chain. The piece-work price for different grades of fire we!d chain also increases per 100 pounds so that the chain maker can work slower and be sure of more perfect welds than are expected in cheaper grades. This is one great advantage that the automatic electric weld chain has over all other makes, because the pressure and current being regulated automatically nothing is left to chance or to the skill of the workman. In order to prove to the trade that McKinnon Electric Weld Chain was superior to the high priced products of fire weld makers, a number of tests were conducted at McGill University, the result of which is given herewith. In every case it will be noted that the yielding point and breaking strength of the electric weld chain is superior to that of | “3B” quality of fire weld chain. The tests illustrated are proofs that the weld of McKinnon Chain instead of being a point of weakness is really the strongest point of the link as the chain invariably breaks when the tensile strength of the material has been reached, and at some point other than the weld. The McKinnon Chain Company state that McKinnon Electric Weld Chain is the only weld chain being made in Canada and during the five years that the product has been on the market it has come in- to almost universal use among the leading manufacturers and users of chain throughout the country. Graton & Knight Open Montreal Branch Owing to the increased demand in Canada for their products, the Graton & Knight Manufacturing Company, Worcester, Mass., U.S.A., makers of Neptune and Spartan Waterproof Leather Belting, have es- tablished a branch in the Unity Building, 46 St. Alexander Street, Montreal, where they carry a complete stock of leather belting and lace! leather. They have also installed in these premises a 36-in. and 40-in. belt press, with other necessary machinery to build and repair large or small belts. It has always been the policy of this company to main- tain competent repair departments in connection with its various branches, and the one connected with the Monteral branch is amply equipped to give prompt and efficient service. The advertising of the Graton & Knight Manufacturing Com- pany in Canadian trade papers has been along the lines of water and steam-proof leather belting. It is.a valuable asset to the manufac- turers in Canada to know of the exceptionally good qualities of their Neptune and Spartan brands. é The Bureau of Forestry of the Philippine Islands will send tropical timbers to the United States Forest Service so that their suit- ability for fine furniture veneers may be ascertained. Automatic chain forming machine, Automatic chain welder, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 47 Comparative Cost of Wood, Coal and Oil for Fuel ‘By H. W. Sessoms lf you question loggers regarding the cost of wood for donkey fuel the majority of them will te!l you that logs used for that purpose have no commercial value. My observation in our camp and in other camps that I have visited, where they are not operating in old growth, defective timber convinces me that wood is more expensive than either coal or oil. About four years ago while operating in sapling timber, we scaled the logs used for fue] from time to time and found the average to be about 1,000 feet per day per donkey; the crew could put these logs on the car quicker than they could put them behind the donkey for the -wood cutter. The cost as we figured it is as follows: Value of logs, OOO tection ear. .* $8 .00 Wood cutter’s wages ... ... ; Zao) Total cost per day . $10.75 We then changed our erates and used coal and found the cost per donkey to be as follows: 1% tons coal at $4.25, delivered ... . . $6.38 After using coal about two years we e found that while coal had a decided advantage over wood in cost it did not decrease the fire risk, so we equipped one donkey and one locomotive for burning oil and after trying it out for thirty days we equipped our entire outfit with oil burners and find the average cost as follows: Donkey, 6 barrels of oil per day $1.10 . PN ee 00) A great many people will tell you that ‘donkey or other boilers that are not equipped with submerged heads will not stand oil fuel and I will admit that during the first six months we had considerable flue trouble; by that time we had learned that there were two causes for this trouble. Difficulties Encountered in Oil Burning Trouble No. 1. In equipping for oil the exhausts are removed from the stack and put on the outside and the oil people, to elimin- ate any possibility of not being able to keep steam, put in blowers; the green fireman felt that it was part of his duty to use the blower constantly. The sudden expansion and contraction did not agree with the boiler tubes, so we took the blowers out. Trouble No. 2, The cone of our stacks. were set close to the boiler heads with holes cut through for the exhaust pipe. The con- sequence was when we did not get perfect combustion in the fire box, the escaped gases exploded as soon as they came in contact with air at the boiler head. We overcame this trouble by having cylinders made 18 inches in height with creases on the outside for the exhaust pipe. These cy- linders were bolted to the boiler head with asbestos cardboard be- tween to exclude all air. The old stacks were hinged to the top of these cylinders, we also put hinged dampers to the top of the stacks. These are dropped when we close down at noon and night; this keeps the air from passing through the flues and makes the contraction less rapid, in addition to keeping steam in the boiler much longer. In connection with putting tubes in a donkey boiler, there is one point to which I wish to call your attention; there is no doubt in my mind that a large percentage of tubes are ruined by having the life rolled out of them by men who do not thoroughly understand rolling tubes. In replacing tubes in our boilers we found some of them rolled % inch larger than their normal size and the edges of the head- holes had cut practically through the tubes. In replacing the tubes we made a die for our power press, one inch of which was swedged ¥ of an inch, and swedged the tubes in this die. We then used 1-16 x YZ band iron for ferrules and used 134-inch expander and finished the work with a 2-inch expander. This eliminates the cut on the out- side of the flue when rolled. Comparative Cost of Coal and Oil for Fuel in Locomotives Our logs are hauled over the Marysville & Arlington Railway with a 60-ton Shay locomotive. The distance from our camp to our dump at Marysville is twenty miles. This engine makes two trips each day making 80 miles per day. We have had a very good oppor- - tunity to compare the relative cost of coal and oil in this particular. engine and find the comparison to be about as follows: With coal, making five trips, averaging 120,000 per trip, or 600,000 feet of logs, it took fifteen tons of coal at $4.25 Ber LOM. 32. With oil, ‘making five’ trips, averaging 120, 000 per trip, or 600 000 feet of eUEe it took 45 barrels of oil at. a 10 per barrel . eee sk 49:°50 This ee a Saving in Maat bof $14. 25 on uate te or $2. 85 per trip in favor of oil. But if the cost of oil was as much or more than coal, the fact that it eliminates fire risk to a large extent, is, in my - opinion, a very strong factor in its favor. In connection with our machine shop we have a foundry in our camp that we consider a very good investment. We employ a mould- 2. $63.79 er who sets his moulds and takes one cast per week, o of 4,000 pounds at the following cost: tr an average Moulder, six days at $4.00 . ee. eee. $24 .00 Four helpers while pouring, ‘tw fe) hours 3.00 One-half ton coke ... ‘tek 4.00 4,000 pounds scrap iron ‘at $9.00... 36.00 Steam for running blower 3.00 Total cost of 4,000 pounds of castings ... ... $70.00 or 134 cents per pound. For the past two years we have made all the castings used in our camp at this price, which is about one-half of the cost prior to that time. In addition to car and locomotive casting we make stove parts, block sheaves, cylinder heads and rings; and, in fact, anything we might need. There are times when the machinist would not be busy if it were not for the foundry. When he is not busy with other work there are always castings to be bored or planed or bushings to be put into sheaves. In addition to this saving we recast our old cast- ings; I would say off-hand, that we get 25 per cent. of our cast back to be recasted. If we should happen to break a casting that we do not have in stock we can always get it out within a few “hours. Ev ery logger can thoroughly appreciate this advantage. In my opinion no logging camp machine shop is complete without a foundry. . The Gasoline Donkey About two years ago we bought a 20 h.p. Krauskoff gasoline don- key for building landings, and we consider it one of the best machine investments we have ever made. It has many advantages over a steam donkey for this purpose. It can be loaded or unloaded from the end of a car in less than half an hour; it does not set fires; it does not waste fuel when there is no work for it, as it can be stopped or started at a moment’s notice. When we are building landings “ahead of the steel, we do not have to worry about getting water and and fuel to it. The actual run of the machine would average about five hours per day; one bucket of water and five gal'ons of gasoline will run it for this length of time; cost of fuel and oil about $1.00. When the machine is not running the engineer helps the landing men, cutting skids or grading. A 20 h.p. machine is large enough for ordinary landing building, but if one wishes to do much scraping with a 1% yard Bagley scraper, I would advise a 40 h.p. machine with the haulback geared at the same speed as the main drum. The machine we have was made for clearing land and the haulback geared at a very high speed, to give a quick return to the main line. When we used the scraper we had to slow down the haulback by putting on a larger sprocket, as the return weight was too heavy for the speed; but even with that change we consider our machine to light for heavy scraping. The Supreme Court of Canada has decided against the C. P. R. in its appeal against the decision of the Appellate court of British Co- lumbia, in the case of a number of claims for damages to timber caused by forest fires, started, according to the plaintiffs by sparks from the company’s locomotives. The two judgments sustain the judgment of the original court in favor of the plaintiffs. The accompanying illustration shows a seven gauge straight ground saw of 72 in. diameter manufactured by the Radcliffe Saw Manufacturing Company, Limited, of Toronto, and now running in A Record Making Radcliffe Rip Saw the mill of the Chandler-Jones Lumber Company, Snow Road, Ont. This is claimed to be the biggest rip saw in use in any mill in eastern Canada.. ; ' PUBLISHER’S NOTICE Advertisements other than ‘Employment Wanted” or “Employees Wanted” will be inserted in this department at the rate of 15 cents per agate line (14 agate lines make one inch.) ($2.10 per inch) each insertion, payable in advance. Space measured from rule to rule. When-four or more consecutive insertions of the same advertisement are or- dered a discount of 25 per cent. will be allowed. Advertisements of “Wanted Employment” will be inserted at the rate of one cent a word, net. Cash must accompany order. If Canada Lumberman box number is used, en- close ten cents extra for postage in forward- ing replies. Minimum charge 20 cents. Advertisements of “Wanted Employees” will be inserted at the rate of two cents a word net. Cash must accompany the order. Minimum charge 50 cents. Advertisement must be received not later than the 10th and 26th of each month to insure insertion in the subsequent issue. ax Wanted-Lumber WANTED—Hemlock or Spruce Logs or Apply to Box 905, Canada Lumber- Lumber. 2 22-23-24-1-2 man, Toronto. Basswood Wanted Common and Mill Cull. Winter Apply Firstbrook Box ee -t No. 2 cut preferred. Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Block of Hemlock Wholesaler wants 1-in. and 2-in. Hemlock. Furnish specifications, quantity, sizes, etc. Also when cut, if trimmed and edged, and sizes sorted. Point of shipment. Quote lowest prices and terms. Box 921 Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 24 WANTED-—2 inch spruce for 1914 delivery. Full thicknessmerchantable spruce, culls out. 2x5, 2x 6, 2 x 7, 2 x 8, mostly 2 x 6 and 2x 7, 9 feet and up, to average 16 feet long. Cash Buyer, Box F, Rutland, Vt., U.S.A. . 21-24 Hemlock, pine or spruce logs wanted, 15,- 000 to 20,000, for immediate or later ship- ment. Give full particulars. Box 100, Can- ada Lumberman, 119 Board of Trade Building, Montreal. 21-24 Wanted to Buy We are in the market for the following: 1,000 35-ft. and up Cedar Poles. Odd lots of Spruce and Pine. Square Timber. State best prices net cash. ing season. Apply P. O. Box No. Montreal, Que. Delivery com- 1595, 21-t.f. Hardwood Pickets Wanted Beech, Birch and Hard Maple. Dye x a2: Lox: Tc 48. 1x1y x 42. 1x1% x 48. 1x1% x 42. 1x1% x 48 Require Thickness, 1/16-in. Plump. Quality—Free from all defects. Can take delivery of green or dry stock. Apply to The Canada Wood Specialty Co., Ltd., Orillia, for full particulars, price, etc. 24-1-TF Do You Want to Buy or Sell? If you wish to purchase or dispose of a particular stock of lumber or logs, a mill property or timber limit, or some second- hand machinery, the CANADA LUMBER- MAN AND WOODWORKER will bring quick returns. Use our “Wanted and For Sale Department.” For Sale-Lumber For Sale One thousand cords dry softwood slabs and edgings. Canada Pine Lumber Company, Limited, Hamilton, Ont. 24-1-2-3 For Sale Peeled cedar post 4%4-in. to 7-in. top, 8 ft. long. Best of quality and made from green cedar. Chas. Pedwell, Lions Head, Ont. 9-t.f. Wanted to Sell 2 carloads of themlock logs. 1 car or more hard maple logs. 1 car or more red or yellow birch logs. Loaded on cars at Emsdale Station, G. T. R. Address B. Mabee, Box 22, Emsdale, Ont. 24 Lumber For Sale 6 cars Square Cedar, 7 x 7 and up. 100,000 ft. 3 x 7 and 3 x 8 Merch. Spruce. 1,000 Spruce Piles, 20 ft. to 35 ft. 90,000 ft. 3 x 3 Merchantable Spruce. 5 cars 2 x 4 Merchantable Spruce. GEO. C. GOODFELLOW, C Montreal, Que. For Sale 180 M. ft. 2-in. dry hemlock. 30 M. it. 2-in. dry spruce. 2-in. x 4-in., 2-in. x 8-in., 2-in. x 10-in., and 1-in. boards. For January delivery, f.o.b. Barry’s Bay. AAppaly Robert Bury & Company, 79 Spa- dina Avenue, Toronto. 24 For Sale 500 cords Tan Bark. All sizes Hemlock Timber, same cut off deeded lands. Apply to CANADIAN COPPER CO., 21-24 Coe Hill, Ont. For Sale 260 M. ft. 5/4 No. 1 C. & B. Basswood. 40 M. ft. 6/4 No. 1 C. & B. Basswood. 2,500 ft. 8/4 No.1 C. & B. Basswood. 2,300 ft. 16/4 No. 1 C. & B. Basswood. 10 M. ft. 4/4 No. 1 C. & B. Basswood. J. AUSTIN & SONS, 23-24-1-2 Kinmount, Ont. For Sale 100 M. 1 x 4 White Pine Mill Culls. 100 M. 1 x 6 White Pine Mill Culls. 100 M. 1.x 8 White Pine Mill Culls. 100 M. 2x 6 & up White Pine Mill Culls. 100 M. 2-in. Hemlock. 100 M. 2 x 10 - 14 ft. to 20 ft. Norway. 100 M. 1 x 10 White Pine Dressing. 50 M. 2-in. Cuts and Better. 60M. 3-in. Deal Good. 24 Dry Country Stock—January Delivery 80 M. ft. 1-in. basswood No. 1 C. & B. 50 M. ft. 1-in: B. ash No. 2 C. & B. 50 M. ft. 1-in. soft elm No. 1 C. & B. 25 M. ft. 2-in. soft elm No. 1 C. & B. 25-M. ft. 2-in. birch No. 1 C. & B. 12 M. ft. 2-in. oak No. 1 C. & B. Robert Burry & Company, ° 79 Spadina Avenue, D4 Toronto: -Machinery ; SSERGN Cn ease Uj WANTED—One pair twin circulars, for slabbing logs down to 4 inches and up. Must be in good condition, Apply 524 Board of Trade Bldg., Montreal. 23-t.f. WANTED—One pair steam engines, cap- able of developing 500 h.p. for sawmill. Must be in good condition. Apply 524’ Board of Trade Building, Montreal. 24-t.f. 23 For Sale-Machinery Sam eae hls oo xt Wickes Gang A first-class machine at- a bargain. 23-24-1-2 W. L. MILES, Saginaw, Mich. For Sale 1—Giddings & Lewis Horizintal Slab. Re-saw. 1—Pair twin slabbers for ties. 1—Payette Box Board Edger. 1—Engine, 12 x 20, complete. 28—Wrought iron dry kiln trucks. All in working order. FIRSTBROOK BROS., 24-1-2-3, Penetang, Ont. Sowmill machinery for sale: one 3-block sawmill, cable feed, 2 shingle machines, auto- matic and horizontal, 2 shingle jointers, 3 shingle packers, 2 combined lath machines ,and bolters,,2 power feed lath machines, 3 lath bolters, 3 edgers, 28, 32 and 36-in. 1, No. 1 Moreau pulp wood barker, 2 wood frame drag saws. H. W. Petrie, Limited, Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg. Machinery For Sale 1 Brown Automatic Engine, 14 in. x 36 in., 100 h.p., in good condition, with belt 16 in. x 120 ft. 1 Sturtevant Fan, 110 in., direct connected to 6 in. x 5 in. twin cylinder engine. A snap for quick sale. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., LTD., 21-24 531 Front St. East, Toronto. For Sale at a Bargain 1 10 in. x 10 in. Simplex Pump. 5 Steam Engines. 1 Killam Stock Gang (New). 1 Mitts & Merrill Hog, No. 20, 10 in. x 12 in. 1 Ricker with 30-in. Saw. 1 St. John «ron Works Band Saw Carriage. j Edger, Planers, Shingle Machine, Chain Blocks, Trolleys, Saw Arbors, Pulleys, Ro- tary Saws, and a large lot of Steam and Mill Fittings. Address, T. N. McGRATH, Tusket, N.S. Driving Gear for 20-t.f. \ Advertisements under this heading one cent a word per insertion. Box No. 10 cents extra. Minimum charge 25 cents. Expert Bookkeeper, executive ability, young married man, wholesale and operative experi- ence, sawmill and planing mill, box factory, white and yellow pine. Fourteen years and no lost time—desires change. Salary second- ary consideration where there is good oppor- tunity for advancement. A. J. BAKER, 2112 Twelfth Avenue No. Birmingham, Ala, EEmplores VSN ay oe Advertisements under this heading two cents a word per insertion. Minimum charge 50 cents WANTED—Experienced man to buy logs and operate sawmill. Married man preferred. Must furnish references. Apply Box 917, Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 23-24 Shanty clerk wanted with license to scale logs. Must be good practical bookkeeper and log-scaler, and a hustler; no other need apply. Address either 86 Argyle St., Toronto, or Quartz Mines P. O., C. N. R. . 24 For Sale—Planing Mill _ Agoing concern. Consisting of Jands, build- ings and machinery in good live town, Water- loo County. A. C. Bender, Real Estate, Berlin, Ont. 23-24-1-2 For Sale Planing Mill, Sash and Door Factory. Mill in good shape and machinery all in operation. F. J. Moore & Son, Lakefield, Ont. 19-24 - For Sale Bargains in Shanty Sleighs. “17 sets at $10 per set. Box 906 Canada Lumberman, Toron- to. 22-24 For Sale Saw mill and Shingle mill, 50 h.p. engine, 80 h.p. boiler; also 20 acres of good swamp, 4¥Y% miles from station. For further particu- lars apply Mrs. Anna Schinzler, Lauriston, Ont. - 24 Bargain if taken before January 15th. Tug Marie Louise, length 65 feet, beam 15 ft., 50 h.p., steam 200 pounds. Hull rebuilt 1911-12, fully equipped, electric lighted, cook- ery outfit, sleeping accommodation for 7 men. Also two scows. The Baker Lumber Company, Ltd., 23-24-1-2 Lindsay, Ont. For Sale Lumber Limits in Eastern Canada, 50,000 acres, large Sawmill, fully equipped going concern, on salt water. Correspondence so- licited. Will be sold right to close estate. Address, Timber Limits, care Canada Lum- berman, Toronto. 22-t.f. Sawmill For Sale In the centre of Pembroke, Ont., Sawmill and machinery, daily capacity 20,000 feet B.M. One acre of land around mill and three acres lease adjoining. Will sell mach- inery separate. BARR & MORRIS, 21-24 Pembroke, Ont. Wanted to Buy one or two lumber yards each doing a yearly business around $30,000. Would like to trade some farms in on the deal. Apply to K. T., c/o Canada Lumberman, Toronto. 24-1-2-3 ESTEVAN, SASK. Splendid opening for Planing Mill, Lum- ber yard could be run in conjunction with ad- vantage. 5,000 population, with large dis- trict to serve; cheap power, fuel, light,: etc. City growing rapidly, a first-class business assured. Write immediately to the Secretary, Board of Trade, Estevan, Sask., Canada. 24 Timber Limits For Sale Can be quickly and profitably disposed of by advertising them on this page. This is where buyers of timber property look for op- portunities to invest. If your “ad” is here the investor will see it. Canad4 Lumberman, Toronto, Ont. } tf : For Sale Rare bargain. Band mill located in best lumber and log center on Puget Sound. Rail and cargo shipping facilities. Excellent log pond. Ten and a half acres of land. Price one-fourth of appraised valuation. Must sell quick. Box 765, Canada Lumberman, To- ronto, Ont. 8-t.f, Mortgage Sale of Sawmill Property On Saturday, December 29th, 1913, at 12 noon, at 128 King East, Toronto, C. M. Hen- derson, Esq., Auctioneer, will offer for sale ' by Auction the saw mill property at Big- wood Station on the C. P. R. containing 279 acres more or less. On the property, there are a large saw mill, a small saw mill, an office, store, boarding house, sleeping com- partments, stables, etc., and a number of dwellings for employees, Terms: 10 per cent. cash at the sale and the balance within 30 days. Further particulars and conditions of sale can be had on opplication to Mills, Raney, Lucas & Hales, 86 Traders Bank, Toronto, Vendors Solicitors. Toronto, Dec. 10, 1913. 24 Sale by Auction of Valuable Timber Limits Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, January 15th, 1914, at ten o’clock a.m., the timber limits hereinafter mentioned will be offered for sale by public auction at our offices. License No. 110 Callieres South 17 square miles. Iesecs No. 110 Callieres North 28% square miles with saw mill equipped with machinery and 132 acres, more or less, freehold land at Port aux Quilles, St. Simeon Charlevoix Ceunty. Conditions of sale: Ten per centum cash on adjudication, the balance payable upon trans- fer of the licenses, which transfers will have to be payable to the Crown Lands Depart- ment of the Province of Quebec by the pur- chaser, who will also pay the auction duty and will have to accept the licenses and property with any tfesponsibility on the part of the vendor save that the licenses have been is- sued and are his property and to furnish titles to the freehold property, mills and machinery. For inspection of the licenses and other particulars apply to LARUE & TRUDEL, Accountants, Dominion Building, 24-1 126 St. Peter Street, Quebec. Saw Mill Property For Sale or Rent The following are some of its leading fea- tures: Situated near Little Current, on the Georgian Bay, on what is known as Picnic Island. Contains 37 acres of freehold pro- perty which includes the mill and more than twenty other buildings. It has been leased by the Wolverine Lumber Company during the past seven years, and their lease expires the first of January next. If they buy more limits they may likely continue the lease. In the meantime we are offering the property for sale or rent. The mill has been cutting about 20,000,000 a year on small logs and a ten-hour dag. The Island is in unorganized territory and our yearly tax on it is only one cent an acre in addition to the Little Current school tax of about twenty-five dol- lars a year. The power consists of two en- gines—a 24 x 30-inch and a 20 x 20-inch cy- linder. Five boilers 60-inch diameter by 16 feet long. A double cutting band, a wickes gang (36-inch) and a circular saw. Two trimmers, two edgers and good lath mill capacity. The protection against fire is prob- ably the best on the Georgian Bay; with a fine large pump in the machine shop, and a water tank outside ninety feet high with water pipes leading to the mill and all the houses on the Island, four streams at once can be thrown on the mill. We carry $62,000 in- surance on the mill and on all the buildings, the average rate being less than four per cent. Our piling capacity consists of 2,200 feet of stone-filled docks holding about ten- million feet, and ten million more in the rear on the ground. Vessels can load at the docks to sixteen-foot drafts and be well sheltered. First-class booming room for about 15,000,000 feet of logs, 650 booms and chains. We carry boiler insurance, and the inspectors’ report this year testifies that everything is in good condition. The average loss of time during the past six years is probably less than three days in the season for repairs, and the quality of the manufacture is among the very best on the Georgian Bay. To build up this pro- perty at the present time would cost at the least $200,000, but we do not care to go back to the active work of running it, and will sell the property free of encumbrance for $75,000 and on easy terms of payment. There is now a railroad running into Little Current which will materially increase the value of this property. If we do not sell soon, would lease it for a term of years at a reasonable rent, and will be pleased to correspond with interested parties. For further particulars ap- ply to the undersigned. Thos. Conlon, 44 Church Street, 24-1-2-3 St Catharines, ‘Ont. -20c per cord for other pulpwoods, CANADA For Sale Timber limit consisting of 10,000,000 feet of Pine, Spruce, Hemlock and Hardwood, tributary to Lake Nipissing. Also sawmill and logging outfit, boom timber and chains. Good reason for selling. For particulars ad- dress Box 846, Canada Lumberman, aiesonte: 19-t.f. Saw Mill For Sale or Lease What is known as the sicnic Island Mill at Little Current. Cutting capacity 140 M. inch lumber in 10 hours. In first class con- dition. Possession can be given ist January next. For further particulars apply to THOMAS CONLON, 44 Church Street, 21-t.f. St. Catharines, Ont. Pulpwood Land 2,500 acres in one township on Lake Super- ior patented (freehold land) for sale cheap. This is a good opportunity for an operator or anyone wishing to go into the pulpwood business to secure a fine block of timber at a very low price and receive the highest price for their wood, viz.: $7 to $7.50 per cord for rough unpeeled over rail of boat. 5,000 acres in different townships, 160 acre lots patented (freehold land) for sale cheap. For further particulars apply MULHOLLAND & CO., 23-t.f. McKinnon Bldg., Toronto. Saw Mill Machinery For Sale Sawmill near Sellwood, Ontario, daily capa- city 60,000 feet. All machinery including :— Log Ladder, Bullwheel, Steam Kicker, Log Loader, Stationary Steam Nigger, 42-in. Steel Carriage, 10-in. Steam Feed, 8 ft. Double Cutting Bandmill, Cast Iron Lumber Table, 5-Saw Slab Slasher, 48-in. Big Champion Edger, Trimmer, Transfers to Edger and Trimmer Tables, Sorting Tables, etc. Also, Independent Lathmill, Filing Room Outfit and Power Plant complete. This machinery is of the latest design, practically new and in excellent condition. Offers will be accepted for all or any part of this machinery, where it stands or F.O.B. cars Sellwood. The Waterous Engine Works Company, 22-t.f. Brantford, Canada. Tenders for Pulpwood Limit Tenders will be received by the undersign- ed up to and including Wednesday, the 31st of December next for the right to cut pulp- wood on a certain area situated on the Meta- gami River in the District of Temiskaming. Tenderers shall state the amount they are prepared to pay as bonus in addition to the Crown dues of 40c per cord for Spruce, and or such other rates as may from time to time be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, for the right to operate a pulp mill and a paper mill on or near the area referred to. Such tenderers shall be required to erect a mill or mills on or near the territory and to manufacture the wood into pulp and paper in the Province of Ontario,—the paper mill to be erected when directed by the Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Parties making tender will be required to deposit with their tender a marked cheque payable to the Honourable the Treasurer of the Province of Ontario, for ten per cent. of the amount of their tender, to be forfeited in the event of their not entering into an agreement to carry out the conditions, etc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars as to description of terri- tory, capital to be invested, etc., apply to the undersigned. W. H. HEARST, Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines. Toronto, Ont., Sept. 17, 1913. 20-24 LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER For Sale 65 ft. over all, 14 ft. 3 in. beam, 8 ft. deep, fully equipped with winches, 10 and 20-in. compound engines, surface con- densers and pumps. All connections and pipes brass and copper. Address T. N. McGrath, Tusket, N.S. 20-t.f. Tugboat, Saw Guards and Carelessness It is easy to guard a saw or a buzz planer but it isn’t as easy to guard the operator against acci- dent. For when a man won’t use the machine guards which are pro- vided, what are you going to do about it? I have tried all sorts of things, methods and make- shifts, and am about ready to give up in despair, take out a blanket policy covering all acci- dents which may occur in the shop, and let them cut hands and slice off fingers, right and left, as much as they wish. It sounds brutal to say it, but what else can be done when you get right down to the bottom of the guard ‘business, and find that in spite of all that can be said and done, workmen (some of them at least) persist in taking risks without the guards in use? I have tried the summary dis- charge plan, the fine and the pre- mium plans, and each and all have failed, for many times the work- men simply will not use the safety devices, red tape them all you will—and can! If you want to make sure of this matter, in your own shop, just arrange a peep-hole and place a clerk there with instructions to note during the day the exact times when the saw or other tool was in opera- tion, giving minutes and_ hours, and also noting in a parallel col- umn, the position of the guard. Try this on a machine which is operated in common by several workmen, and see what a mass of evidence will be collected in support of the statements made above. And, by the way, have the clerk enter in a third column, the name of each operator against the time or times he is using the machine in question. Just try this once or twice, and if it is not a revelation to you, then I will run any machine in your shop for a week free of charge! There are many saw- guards and guards for other ma- MERRITT MFG. HE “MERIT” LINE of Veneer Cutting, Dimen- sioning and Drying Mach- inery is designed first, for ven- eer mills cutting high grade furniture and commercial veneer from expensive timber, and sec- ond, for basket, crate, box and barrel factories using cheaper veneer cut from the less expen- sive woods. 49 ) chines on the market, and the Pa- tent Office Gazette shows each week from two to four more de- vices for the same purpose. Now, as to the patentees, before any more guards are invented, for pity’s sake let somebody invent a guard or two which cannoz be omitted—invent one which the workman MUST use, and the in- ventor will deserve the thanks and patronage of the entire wood- working — fraternity. — S. -P.- in Wood Craft. LOG STAMPS Write us for particulars and prices Superior Mfg. Co.,Ltd. 93 Church St., Toronto FOR SALE For Immediate Shipment Hardwood Lumber Moulding, Sash and Doors SPECIALTY: Dressing of wood in transit on the Intercolonial Railway. The Rimouski Industrial Co., Ltd. Rimouski, P.Q. ForESTRY DEPARTMENT Montreal Engineering Co. Ltd. 164 St. James St., Montreal Organized to carry on timber limit cruising, forestry surveys and to advise technically and commercially on timber limit purchases and sales. Staff composed of men with years of training in the Cana- dian woods. CO., Lockport, N.Y. Merit Veneer Lathe In addition to Lathes, Clippers, and Driers, the line, includes Knife Grinders, Log Hoists and Trolleys, a set of Crate Head Machinery, a set of Barrel and Basket Hoop Machinery, Basket and Hamper Bottom Round- ers, Nailing Forms, etc. eee sara. Ontario Ontario trade continues quiet, although for this time of year it is not exceptionally inactive. Compared with the very active trade at the end of 1912, however, the contrast is great. Travellers who have recently called upon the trade in the States bordering upon the great lakes report normal conditions and a more optimistic outlook for the future. The amount of lumber in stock at Tonawanda is about equal to what it was a year ago. It has arrived earlier this year than last year and the bulk of it is in piles in the yards now, very little being held on the docks for winter sorting. No. 3,4 and 5 boards are exceedingly scarce and consequently are held at high prices, but the intermediate grades, with the exception of l-in. x 4-in., No. 1 and 2 common and dressing and l-in. x 8-in. of the same grades are long on the market. The same applies to all grades of shop lumber and fine common and better. Prices on these lines are easier, owing largely to the fact that Idaho white pine is working in on the eastern markets to a great extent. The same applies to Michigan and Ohio stocks. One feature of the United States trade is very different to the Can- adian situation, namely that money can be secured at from 5 to 5% per cent. on first mortgages, which has quite a stimulating effect on the consumption of lumber for building. Michigan and Wisconsin producers of hemlock are invading the Canadian- market to a considerable extent and unless there is a stiff- ening up of hemlock prices on the other side this invasion will be felt more keenly in the future even than at present. No. 1 sized hemlock is being delivered along the border and as far east as Lon- don, at $20 per thousand. Yellow pine is also making it a difficult matter for the Canadian hemlock producer to obtain the price that he has been holding his stock at. In a great many of the yards in western Ontario, at least 75 per cent. of the stock carried at present is reported to be yellow pine. The lath situation is strong and stocks are very scarce on the market. Shingles are stiffening up somewhat and more are being used this fall than usual, owing to the recent heavy wind storms. The market for telephone poles today is very firm and prices are high. There appears to be a marked shortage of poles from 35 to 50 feet long. The increase in the number of rural telephone lines throughout Canada and the United States is absorbing practically all the 25 and 30 foot poles that are being produced. The lumber trade at Ottawa continues dull, not only on’ account of the customary lack of demand at this time of year, but also on ac- count of the fact that most of the firms are now busy preparing state- ments of their year’s business and getting cleared away for the opening of the new year. Prices continue unchanged in general. Lumber operators are commencing to fear that they will have another soft winter and that the output in the Ottawa Valley will have to show a decrease. Eastern Canada The lumber trade at Montreal continues quiet, although some wholesalers report a moderate amount of business. Retailers have been favored with an improvement in the demand, on account of the continued mild weather. Building permits at Montreal would indi- cate better business, as they continue to increase. There is a better demand for ground wood pulp and the outlook is for still furher im- provement. Chemical pulp is moving freely, but prices are easier as stocks are large. Business has been quiet at Quebec for some time, largely as a result of the scarcity of stocks. The demand for lumber seems to continue quite active and prices are strong. Local building operations continue active and are quite a factor in the market conditions. The square timber and deal trade with Great Britain continues in an un- certain state. Quebec merchants will be leaving for England soon, but no one seems inclined to predict the reception which they will receive. tical and financial difficulties develop so rapidly in England that no one is indulging in anticipations. The St. John, N.B., lumber market is quiet on account of the ap- proaching close of the year. Present prices of merchantable boards 4 in. and up wide are about $16 and stocks are light. Clear. spruce boards, planks and deals are selling at $23 to $25 and merchantable 2 x 3 in., 4 in., and 6 in. are bringing $16 at the mill, 2 x 8 in., 9 in. and 10 in. are bringing $20 to $22. Stocks of 3 in. are moderate. Lath continue steady at about $3 on the wharf at St. John and stocks are | Review of Current Trade Conditions Although present conditions appear encouraging, labor, poli- ye) CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER light. Refuse stocks are strong at from $10 to $12 at the mills. Shin- gles continue in poor demand. Logging conditions are unfavorable at present, as the woods are still soft. The market for eastern spruce at New York is quite spotty, al- though some wholesalers report a slight improvement in the price situation. Yards are keeping their stocks at the lowest possible point. At Boston, the spruce market has continued quite active. Frames are steady at $25 basis, while rush shipments in several in- stances have been sold at higher prices. Offerings of random are light and prices have strengthened. The demand for all kinds of boards is about equal to the available supply in shipping condition, and prices are about steady. The demand for hardwoods at New York is slow, although the aggregate business from day to day makes a fair showing. Prospective business is light. The hardwood market at Boston continues quiet with prices unchanged. Buyers of hard- wood are cautious, but sellers are not making any complaints, as they have had much better business than dealers in other lines of lumber. The hemlock market at New York continues weak with prices unsettled, although the demand is still better than for other lines. At Boston, the demand for hemlock boards is unsettled and. there is quite a wide range of prices. Shingle orders at Boston are few and far between and it is doubtful if more than $3.65 for extras and $3.40 for clears in white cedar have been obtained. Red cedars are competing strongly. A fairly active market in lath is reported at Boston with prices steady. Great Britain The London spot market shows a certain amount of dullness, the demand for consumption being smaller than holders of stock would like to see. Overside deliveries are quite up to the average, but those from stock are small. Deliveries at London docks for the week end- ing November 22nd, amounted to 4,477 standards, as compared with 4,095 standards in the corresponding week of 1912, and 4,680 standards in the corresponding week of 1911. At Churchill and Sim’s recent auction sale 3 by 7 in., 13 ft., first Quebec spruce brought only £11 5s. and seconds 3 by 7 in., 12 and 13 ft., sold for £10 10s. Some dry Quebec pine 2nd, 3 by 9 in., 15 ft. and 16 ft., was sold at £21 5s., while 3 by 7 and 8 in., 10 ft. to 16 ft., brought £20 Ss. The spruce deal market at Liverpool continues very quiet. The close of the shipping season for spruce deals is at hand and the arri- vals will now consist practically of small parcels from St. John, N.B., and Halifax, N.S. At Manchester, the lumber trade shows some iinprovement, which is remarkable at this time of year, in face of pessimistic reports from the cotton industry. Prices show little or no change.» Spruce deals are not any weaker than they were a fortnight ago. Stocks on the quays are extensive and are being handled very slowly. Imports are appreciably light, which is a matter for congratulation. The lum- ber trade at Glasgow shows no important change and is very quiet. Pine goods continue to move slowly. Imports consist largely of con- ° tract goods. The small loads which have come forward on consign- ment have seldom found buyers from the ship’s side. High prices for pine are making the business more and more of a hand-to-mouth character and are encouraging the use of substitutes. United States Lumber trade conditions, and in fact trade conditions in general throughout the United States continue to be of a conservative nature. It is pleasant to report however, that, although most business men _ expect very little improvement between now and the middle of Janu- ary, practically everybody is expecting that conditions will right themselves soon after that date. Present conditions are character- ized by the existence of plenty of money in the country, but a stand- off disposition on the part of those who possess it. Merchants in general are extremely careful about placing orders. It is reported from many quarters that farmers are meeting their interest pay- ments on mortgages promptly, indicating that they are in good con- dition financially. Although trade at present is quiet, it is generally admitted that the record for the year will compare favorably with that of 1912. The chief complaint that one hears in the lumber business comes from manufacturers and is to the effect that they are not get- ting enough for their lumber to give them a sufficient profit. One of the chief causes for this is the absence of railroad buying and buying on the part of big industries. The building demand has averaged up. pretty well in comparison with former years. For some months now, CANADA I|.UMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 51 View of Mills in Sarnia. Quality, Quantity,Service Look your stock over, and send us an order for what you need or wire for quotations. We always have large stocks of Norway and White = Pine Lumber = Also large timbers cut to order, any length up to 60 feet, from Pine and B.C. Fir Headquarters For Norway Silo Stock Cleveland. Sarnia Sawmills Co., Limited SARNIA, ONTARIO Seteet spore, Fres.. _ F. 'H. Gorr,. Vice-Pres. FE. C. Barre, Gen. Mgr. W. A. Saurwein, Ass’t.. Mgr. 52 CANADA’ LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER = prices have been held down to a point where there has been practically no speculation in forward buying. The lack of a speculative market is the chief trouble in the lumber business to-day. Yellow pine conditions continue unchanged. Buying is on a very cautious basis. There are indications however, that buyers are watching the market very closely and are ready to come in on the first sign of encouragement. Recent reports state that many of the large mills which have been running on double time are reducing their output. The trade in northern pine has slackened, in anticipa- tion of the holiday season. In the lower grades, especially in box ma- terial, there has been a steady and good demand all the year and stocks at primary points are reported low and broken. Fair, mild weather in the north has stimulated the demand and retailers have been buying steadily for their immediate wants. A fair demand is reported in the Saginaw Valley, but in the east, trade has slackened somewhat. Slow- St. John Market Letter—-Close of a Troublesome Year St. John, N.B., December 6th (Special to the Canada Lumber- man): The lumber market at St. John is now practically marking time. We are nearing the close of a year in which conditions arose which made it hardly possible that the manufacturers here will come through with any profit for their year’s work. In fact mills which will break even will do very well. Instead of making a season of 225 days which is considered an average season, the mills have lost about 90 to 95 days out of that time, which was a very serious matter. This de- lay was caused by the men striking for more pay and the mills closing up, as they found it impossible to grant any more increases in wages. The mills remained idle all this time, and charges of insurance, taxes, interest, office expenses and salaries of officials were piling up just the same as if under operation. It can be readily seen that this was a severe handicap against a successful year. As to prices for all kinds of wood goods at this port, they were never better. English deals held pretty firm all the season through, especially for city cut, the prices remaining at $16.50 to $17.00 for especially good specifications run- ning 50 per cent. of 8 x 3 in., 35 pet cent: 9 x 31m, 15 per-cent. 1) x3 in. with scantlings and fourths at $2 per thousand feet less. The Price Situation ' There was a time, in the early fall, when prices for deals were re- duced, but this was not felt very much at St. John as no deals were ready for offering. At the present time for merchantable spruce boards, 4 inches and up wide, $16 is obtainable, with stocks limited. The prices on boards have advanced about 50c per M. ft. since spring. This was caused by the local demand from factories being heavy. Clear spruce boards, planks and deals are bringing, and have been bringing all season, $23 to $25 per M. ft., merchantable 2 x 2 in.,2 x 4 in., 2 x 6 in., has been selling at $16 per M. ft. at the mills, and stocks of these sizes are not very plentiful, being practically all in the hands of one American concern at this port, 2 x 8 in., 2 x 9 in., and 2 x 10 in., bring about $20 to $22 per M. ft., according to sizes and lengths. In three-inch both English and American, the stocks are not very heavy. There is not over 15 million of English and 4 to 5 million of Ameri- can three and four inch. Stocks of all kinds will now diminish rapid- ly, as about all the mills have finished sawing, with the exceptions of four, which are expected to finish any time, should severe weather sét in. The shipments of English are not heavy, but a certain quantity of space is being filled on each steamer. The shipments to the Ameri- can market are limited as this market shows no signs of regaining its losses and what stocks are here will be held until such time as this market improves. It may be said here, that the American market has been more unsatisfactory during the past season, than it has for many years. Only such stocks have been sold there to advantage as were contracted on order. For any person shipping random it was ex- tremely hard to sell and difficult to obtain a profitable price. Laths have been one bright spot in the American market; in fact it may be said the only one, as far as St. John is concerned. Laths have held pretty steady all the season through at about $3 on wharves at St. John. Stocks of laths are now lighter than usual for this time of year, and very few will be held over during the winter. Low grade or refuse lumber is pretty well used up and. will be scarce until the mills re- open in the spring. Prices for refuse have been the best ever re- ceived here, selling at from $10 to $11 at the mills here. Shingles Had a Bad Year Cedar shingles have come through a very unsuccessful year, and if prices do not improve, the manufacturers will be forced to limit Market Correspondence er trade is also reported from North Tonawanda and Buffalo. The demand for better grades at Pittsburg is fair and prices are un- changed. The hardwood trade is about on the same basis as usual at this time of year, with a quiet but fair demand. Southern stocks are not excessive and reports from the north are to the effect that stocks are rather scarce. Most consumers, the railroads excepted, are buying steadily and freely for their current requirements and all prices are held fairly well. There is a good demand for all kinds of oak. The hemlock output in the lake states is reported to show a surplus, with the closing of the season, with prices held steady. It is believed that next year’s trade will commence with firm prices and possibly some advance on present figures. Spruce prices in the east are still about $1 off the list and mill men and wholesalers are not looking for any immediate change. SPECIAL REPORTS ON CONDITIONS AT HOME AND ABROAD their cut in 1914. Large stocks of extras and clears are held all over the province. Up-to-date, the removal of duty on cedar shingles has not effected the demand to any extent. Conditions for getting logs in this section of the countiy are very bad, in fact have not been so bad in many years. There has been no frost up to the present and this has left the woods extremely soft, as rains have fallen heavily during all the fall. This will curtail the out- put of logs very much, as the combination of poor weather and poor men is very detrimental to lumbering. Men are both scarce and of a very inferior quality. Wages for axe men are running from $30 to $35 per month and fotind. The cost of logging this year will exceed last seasons. In fact it is felt that the cost of getting logs is bound to in- crease under present conditions. John McCauley, of Millstream, will cut three million deals at Belisle during the winter and early spring, land his stock at or near Hatfield Point. A. Patterson will cut 600,000 to 800,000 feet of deals at Belisle this winter. Andrew McAdoo will cut 1,000,000 feet of deals at Kars, on the Belisle, this winter. Messrs. Reed Bros. will cut upwards of three million during the coming winter on the Washademack and Grand Lake. The cut of rotary sawn portable lumber will not be as heavy throughout the province during this winter as was the case last season the cause of this being that the buyers of English (portable sawn) deals did not bid over $14 per M. ft. delivered at St. John for this stock, as compared with $15.50 last year. Prices of hardwood deals are very firm and $15.50 to $16 per M. {t. can be obtained. ; The box shook trade has not been better throughout the season than it is at present and prices are firm, with a tendency to a further advance. Ottawa Trade Letter—Business Continues Dull Ottawa, December 8th (Special to the Canada Lumberman) : Be- ing the end of the season, there is a decided dullness in trade just now in Ottawa and district. All the firms are compiling their trade re- turns for the past year and preparing for even better things in the New Year. There have been no changes whatever in prices lately, nor is it likely that there will be any for a few weeks. Gilmour and Hughson, Hull P.O., closed down their mills last Saturday, being the last to do so. Owing to the mild weather the em-— ployees thrown out of work by the closing of the mills cannot get away to the woods. With the closing of Gilmour and Hughson’s mills © 500 men were thrown out of work. R. R. Williams, of the Williams Lumber Company returned on Saturday from a three weeks’ visit to New York City and other parts of New York States and reports that his visit was profitable. He says that American buyers are likely to make big purchases in the Ottawa district early in the New Year. Lumbermen here are beginning to fear that operations in the woods may again be handicapped by a “green winter.” Last year the absence of snow and ice in the woods, until very late in the season, caused a decrease in the cut. If similar conditions prevail this winter prices are likely to advance later on. E. R. Bremner, of the lumber firm of Watson and Todd, is one © of a deputation of three, appointed by the Ottawa Board of Trade, to _ go to Montreal this week and interview officials of the Grand Trunk and C. P. R. to find out if they still intend to cut off the cartage facili- CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER DRY SPRUCE BOARDS E have them and can ship promptly now, but cannot promise to do so later because the annual car shortage will be with us. @ We have the largest stock of dry Spruce boards in Canada. Our assortment is now complete, but with the volume of orders we are receiving we will be short of certain items before long. If you are going to need Spruce boards this Fall, order early and make sure of having them when you need them. @ When ordering get the best,—the Silk Finish kind,— from the most reliable source, from the people with the most up-to-date dressing mills, the most efficient service. John Fenderson & Co. Incorporated Sales Office PES AT Sayabec, Que. Cedar Hall, Que. 27 Besse Place Salmon Lake, Que. St. Moise, Que. Springfield, Mass. Jacquet River, N. B. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF DRY SPRUCE IN CANADA 54 CANADA-LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ties on January Ist, and if so, what accommodation is to be made ior shippers. If the railways carry out their intention, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and London will be affected. The answer given to the deputation from Ottawa will determine whether the matter will be brought before the Railway Commission. That there should be a reduction in the rates on lumber from Kenora, Ont., to all points in the west, was one of the appeals which M. K. Cowan, K.C., counsel for the governments of Alberta and Sas- katchewan, made to the Railway Commission on Saturday during his argument in the western freight rates case. This case has been on the tapis since February, 1912. The present hearing will not end until towards the end of this week. Mr. J. R. Booth, the veteran lumberman who was seriously in- jured two months ago is making such good progress towards recovery that he will be able to get around on crutches in a short time. For a week or two he was bothered with stomach trouble, which threatened to prove serious, but this has gone and the patient is in fairly good gen- © eral health and spirits. Trade Continues Quiet at Montreal Montreal, December 10th (Special to the Canada Lumberman) : Trade continues quiet. Here and there a moderate business is done by wholesalers, but as a rule the volume of orders is small. Some of the retailers state that the mild weather has had a favorable effect on their trade, permitting building to be carried on at a period when it has usually ceased. The building permits continue to increase, al- though it may be said that many of the structures are being held over until next year. For the past month, the permits totalled $4,293,745, an increase of $1,309,759 over November of last year. From January 1st to November 30 the value was $25,723,867, a gain of $9,/66,586 as compared with 1912. It would thus appear as if the lumber business next year should be brisk, providing always that the money market loosens up. The demand for ground wood-pulp is better, and the chances are in favor of a still larger business. While water conditions in New England are satisfactory, there has been an absence of rain, and if this condition continues, it is almost certain that the demand for Canadian pulp will improve. ~ : Chemical pulp is being freely purchased, but quotations are weak, owing to the large surplus manufactured during the summer months. Reports state that most of the news print mills are well supplied with orders at fair prices. The prospect is that, with the turn of the year, there will be a stronger market for news print as well as for ground. wood and chemical pulps. Montreal Exports for 1913 Show Decrease Montreal, December 10 (Special to the Canada Lumberman) :— Exports of lumber, from the port of Montreal, during the past season, as shown by the preliminary statement below, declined by 3,610,541 feet, which contrasts with an increase of 8,412,747 feet in 1912 over 1911. The statement does not include the shipments of railway com- panies, small shippers, and steamship companies, which will be pub- lished later. It will be noticed that the decrease for the past season is more than accounted for by the falling off in the exports of Mr. E. H. Lemay, whose trade to foreign ports was less by more than five million feet. The decline this year is due to the smaller amount of birch sent abroad. White pine forms about 75 per cent. of the total lumber, and the principal shippers, Watson & Todd, have increased their exports by just over a million and a quarter feet. Following are the figures: 1913 1912 Feet B.M. Feet B.M. Watson c& Voddi 3. ean 34,596,642 33,217,881 Robert Cox & Company 18,326,191 17,316,113 Wiad Jeasharples ee 13,57 128 12,943,460 J. Burstall & Company ... 8,905,256 9,149,894 iE. Mo Nichelsom ees 7,095,305 7,670,005 iH, Lemaye tea cee ee 3,522,941 8,857,349 Dobell, Beckett & Company 3,527,783 4 267,930 Céx, Long & ‘Company e.. 2s 1,878,741 2,211,896 92,023,987 95,634,528 Stocks of Lumber Scarce at Quebec Quebec, December 5th; (Special to the Canada Lumberman) :— There has been little going on in the wood goods market here for some time past. This is not due to lack of demand for certain classes of goods, but, to the scarcity of stock. The demand for lum- ber is very brisk and prices have gone away up. Still, there is little to be had at any price, and it is hard to predict when a supply suffici- ent to meet the demand will reach the market, as no one in the trade Yat, $2.55 for’extra Ne: Ms) and S29Noul cs will venture an opinion on the subject. There is a considerable amount of local building in progress at present owing to the open season, which adds materially to scarcity of stock. Those engaged in the pulpwood trade are awaiting the arrival of snow to make winter roads, to move their stock from the bush to shipping points. Present appearances, however, are that it will be some time before the roads will be in the condition required. In a few weeks the merchants engaged in the square timber and deal trade will be leaving for Europe to make contracts for the de- livery of these classes of goods next year. Although the outlook is said, by some, to be good, it is too early to express any decided opinion, as conditions change rapidly in business circles on the other side of the water. These changes may occur through labor, political or financial troubles, which may spring up in the space of twenty-four hours and change the whole face of the market. As there are to be some large works started here next spring it is likely that prices will remain strong. North Season Concluded (< Thessalon, Ont., December 5th (Special to the Canada Lumber- man): The mills on the North Shore have all closed down after one of the most successful seasons in their history. The yards have about one-half of the usual amount on hand to carry over for the winter and with the exception of one lot, the lumber is sold, the purchasers leaving the lumber there on account of good yards and cheap insur- ance. Lumber shipping was very active during the month of Novem- ber. Eddy Bros. alone shipped 3,500,000 feet last week and employed 250 men loading boats in their yard. Another fleet which was there this week wound up the water shipment for the season. The gale on November 9th caused a serious loss to some of the limit holders. A great deal of timber was blown down in places. Some localities suffered more than others. About 20 per cent. of the timber is down. A large percentage of this will be cut this winter and the loss, while a large one, will not be as heavy as at first anticipated. The cost of getting the logs out where the timber is down will be quite a factor. It will also be the cause of some increase in the out- put on the north shore this season.—Algoma. New York Trade Continues Quiet — Chase, Talbot & Company, New York, in their market letter un- der date of December Ist, say:—The lumber business in this district is not now, and has not been, satisfactory, this year. Credit lines are more sharply drawn in manufacturing centers in the East, as well as locally, which necessarily further curtails even the modest volume that might otherwise be experienced. . The most optimistic news item is the marvellous expansion of our foreign trade, the new tariff bill going into effect on October 4th, and the month of October showing an excess of exports over imports greater than in any other month in the history of our commerce. A proportionate decrease in imports leaves a large balance of trade with us. . Secretary McAdoo offers assurance that the proposed currency legislation cannot be regarded as the bugaboo predicted, as the transi- tion from the old to the new system is to be by a graduated method, covering a period of thirty-six months, and if necessary, the Treasuty Department will lend its aid, that business and banking conditions may not be at all disturbed. Quotations on all classes of lumber remain unchanged, with con- tinued light volume. ; Barbados Market Report S. P. Musson, Son & Company, Barbados, in their market report under date of November 21st, report as follows :—Lumberstuffs.— White pine—The market is heavily stocked at present, and we note the arrival of the “John Parker” from Tangier, N.S., with 122 M. ft. and the “C. M. Wambach” from Ingraham Port with 148 M. ft., and the “G. M. Cochrane” from Liverpool, N.S., with 240 M. ft. cargoes had been previously contracted for at $34 and $33.50 for mer- chantable, and $26 and $25 for second quality. The Schr. “Orleans” from Portland, Me., has also brought 150 M. ft. New York white pine, which has been sold at $32 round. We understand there are some four other cargoes expected, and when these arrive the market will be stocked for some time to come. arrive some time before. Shingles—The Schr. “T. N. Rafuse” has arrived from Campbellton with 2,500,000 cedar laying which were sold In Long Gaspe the Schr. “Oregon” from La Have brought 5/70 M., and these were soldat $6. Wood hoops—We not the arrival of 800 bundles by London steamer for dealers account. Shooks—The Schrs. “Stanley M. Seaman” and “Orleans” have arrived from Boston and Portland with 10,465 and. 10,708 bundles respectively. These. _ Spruce—The “Rosalie Belliveau” — has arrived to our address with 232 M. ft. which had been placed to — CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER . 58 BARIENGER BRAKING DEVICE , The brake is quick and positive in action and can be relied upon to brake the heaviest loads. A simple and easily operated braking device for assisting heav- ily loaded sleighs guided by hor- ses in the descent of steep hills and mountain roads. Send for our catalogue Ryther & Pringle Co. Carthage, N.Y. ) Jenckes Boilers WE make a specialty of large Tubular Boilers for’ regular or Dutch oven setting for saw mill service. Our Boilers are built to conform with the various Provincial Inspection Acts and each is rigidly inspected and tested under high pressure before shipment. Ask for quotation. The Jenckes Machine Co. Limited Sherbrooke - Montreal - St. Catharines - Cobalt - South Porcupine - Vancouver - Rossland Works: Sherbrooke, Que., St. Catharines, Ont. J. Burstall & Company Timber and Lumber Merchants Shippers of All Kinds Head Office, Quebec, Que. of Lumber and Timber Branch: J. Burstall & Company, Ltd. Montreal—Board of Trade Bldg. 57 Gracechurch St. E. C., London, England 56 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKERK Practical Points in Selecting Face Veneer By T. Morgan There are many problems in connection with the proper selection of face veneer. Some of these are physical problems that have to do with the practical application of veneering, using it in making up the work, while others are matters of relative value in the appearance of the finished product. Here is one, for example, that some one springs every once in a while. Why is it that oak either sliced or rotary-cut has a right and a wrong side and may not be used with the wrong side up, when mahogany and Circassion walnut are often reversed in the process of matching up into figures? Why is it that a man wanting to re- verse and match up quartered oak is told that he must have sawed stock instead of cut stock, while in matching up mahogany and wal- nut he may do it from cut stock without question? Hardness of Oak Structure The main answer to this is that the quartered oak has a Series of peculiar hard films running through it which make the splash line figure. These are so hard that no cutting knife will split them con- tinuously. The knife either digs above or below themein the process of cutting. The result is that the grain is slightly ruptured and un- even and in the final drying out this hard film making the splash line will show flakes somewhat like raised grain. Now and then some man with a new equipment makes the claim that he can cut quartered oak as well as it can be sawed, and we are undoubtedly making improvements and doing better work in slicing oak than ever before, but no man has ever yet produced sliced oak which was as firm as sawed oak or that could be reversed in match- ing up figures and give the same satisfaction. Some day we may come to this as the oak gets scarce and more valuable. This will have one influence, and another will be that we will probably learn how, by using it in very thin sheets, to glue this sliced veneer down so thoroughly that it will not flake up after finishing no matter if the erain has been disturbed a little in cutting. Another reason that practice is not followed in connection with mahogany and walnut is that these woods have not that hard film of quartered oak and they cut better. There is some disturbance of the fibers in cutting, but it seems to be more evenly distributed and to be easier held in place with glue; therefore it is easier to cut these woods and handle them with both the right and the wrong side out in matching up and get satisfactory results than it is with oak. A reason entering here is that of the comparative high price of the finely figured wood. There is some sawed mahogany even in fairly figured stock, and some sawed walnut. Also there is sawed figured gum as well as sliced. When it comes to the extra fine figured and valuable wood, though, in mahogany and walnut it is seldom saw- ed. The reason is that over half the finely figured product would go into sawdust with the very best of saws and finely figured wood is too valuable to permit this. Expense of a Sawdust Pile In discussing this subject recently, an experienced manufacturer who uses quite a range of figured woods said that there is little really fine mahogany sawed, and practically no finely figured Circassian wal- nut. “Take stock,’ he said, “selling from five to seven cents per square foot, and you can easily figure how any man could soon put a fortune into the sawdust pile. Usually more goes into sawdust than the thickness of fine face veneer, but take it in round numbers and for every thousand feet, surface measure, of veneer produced there would be from $60 to $70 going into sawdust. In other words, the sawdust pile would equal in “value the veneer pile, and there is no man going to waste valuable figured wood in any such way.” We are, therefore, confronted by this anomaly in the matter of fine face veneer—the sawing being admittedly the best process for working veneer, yet the very finest and most valuable face veneer is practically always cut stock. In the selection of face veneer the widest range of values is found in mahogany, and it is here that it takes experience to teach a man values. Without experience it is pretty hard for a man selecting face veneer to know whether or not he is getting his money’s worth or getting a bargain for his money. In the furniture trade the usual range of mahogany face veneer values is from about two cents a foot up to five cents, with more of it running to two, three and four cents. Then there is other face veneer in mahogany running from five cents on up to 12% cents per square foot. Just to complicate the matter, too, there is sometimes found figure in short lengths of mahogany Fancy Woods and Veneers THEIR ORIGIN, VALUE AND USE—COMMENT AND VIEWS ON AN IMPORTANT BRANCH OF THE TRADE. that will sell for five or six cents which if it were in longer lengths and broader sheets the seller would want from 10 to 12% cents for Aes Beginning with plain mahogany, which has a fairly uniform and stable value the country over, there are various figures that are found with enough frequency to be practically standardized, which also have a fairly well fixed value. Aside from these, though, the setection of mahogany and establishing of values is one that calls for experience and a natural talent for judging figures and their possible appealing qualities to the public after being finished. Piano people usually get the bulk of the finely figured, expensive mahogany, but others are bidding for this much more than they used to. Planing mills making fine woodwork in which is involved the use of figured panels go after some of this fancy stock and the furniture manufacturers are giving more attention to it, too. The indications are that we are entering an era of discrimination in regard to mahog- any in which knack and knowledge of values in selecting face veneer will be a great factor in making profits for the manufacturer who puts up the work. Circassian walnut is a wood that often ranges much higher in price than mahogany, and yet there is walnut that is really not worth nearly as much as some of the mahogany. The government statistics on imported cabinet woods gives as the average value of mahogany logs imported last year $71.73 per thousand, while the average value given for walnut is $120.64. That is a little less than double value for the walnut which is mainly figured wood, whereas lots of the ma- hogany is plain. This Circassian comes in the form of short, ragged logs that in the process of working up and trimming to size to match up into fan- tastic figures involves lots of waste so that when the finished face veneer is-produced the average value of the figured Circassian is often three or four times the average value of mahogany. That is one thing that makes the seemingly wide range of difference between buying Circassion veneer straight as it comes from the log and buying faces or panels trimmed and “matched up into specific dimensions. There are some manufacturers of veneer who make it a part iS their business to trim, tape and match up veneer for specified size panels and other face work. Naturally, when they add to the original price of the veneer the cost of doing this work and then the waste involved it makes these look like high in price. It is often cheaper, though, for the user of a limited quantity of this kind of stock to pay the price and buy just what he needs matched up. Getting back again to the matter of cut and sawed stock, we have touched so far mainly what is called sliced stock as compared to sawed stock. There are three methods in general use for producing face veneer—sawing, slicing, and rotary-cutting or peeling the sheets from the logs as they revolve in the veneer lathe. The great bulk of the rotary-cut stock is used for backs, fillers, drawer bottoms and plain panels, and in the packing trade. It does enter, though, into the face veneer business, and quite extensively, too. Indeed there are certain woods that are best manufactured into veneer by the rotary process. Bird’s-eye maple is a notable example of this. Yellow pine is another wood which presents its best figure in rotary-cutting. Oak also presents beautiful figure from certain blocks in rotary-cutting and sometimes it is easy to produce better stock, or rather to make a better job of the cutting of plain oak on the rotary than with quartered oak on the slices. The rotary machine doesn’t have to split that splash line film; it cuts across it and gets its figure by the irregular crossing of the line of cut of the annual rings of growth. These cause hard and soft spots in the wood, but with a good rotary machine and with the stock pro- perly prepared can produce an excellent article. Gum and birch are among the woods quite extensively used for rotary face stock perhaps with more birch than anything else in the North and more gum used in this way than any other wood in the South. Gum has an excellent texture for cutting; it cuts smooth and takes a splendid finish, though it is not always so easy to hold with glue as some other woods. We are just getting to the period where gum is being properly appreciated for face work and in the future is likely to be valued much more than it has been in the past. Quite a lot of mahogany is cut on the rotary machine, especially what is called plain mahogany, and there is walnut, some of it cut on the rotary straight and some of it sliced with the rotary by using a stay log. Taking it all together there is quite a nice percentage of the best of our native woods used in the form of rotary-cut veneer for faces and we are likely to see much more of it in the future. It behooves the buyer of face stock to make a study of these to CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 57 Mr. Furniture Manufacturer Mr. Piano Manufacturer Mr. Fittings Manufacturer THE PIONEER MAHOGANY MILL OF CANADA Mexican and African and Cuban Mahogany, English Oak This is the most up-to-date Mahogany mill in America, and we are manufacturers of all kinds of fancy woods, viz., African, Cuban and Mexican Mahogany, teak, English oak, padouk, circassian, and Italian walnut, and others. Also all kinds of veneers, rotary, sliced, and sawed in all woods. 500,000 feet good dry mahogany ready to ship, all thicknesses, well manufac- tured and best quality wood. Send us your requirements and we will cheerfully quote. Dominion Mahogany & Veneer Company Montreal West, P.Q. wi understand ee relative values as well as their relative cost. And in keeping all the different methods of cutting in mind he should make it a point to stop and analyze matters now “and then that he may not become confused over the relative values of different products because these are not always based on the method of cutting—Wood Craft. The Veteran Veneer Man Talks “T see by the papers,” said the veteran veneer man, “that a new veneer mill is to be started which will be equipped with four saws. I know of another which has begun the manufacture of sawed veneers, and has put in two or three saws. A company which had the mis- fortune to lose its mill by fire some time ago apparently has not pro- fited by its opportunity, for it is going back in with four saws to be kept going on oak veneers. And another company which is manufac- turing lumber has been attracted by the apparently easy money in veneer manufacture and has been looking around for one or two sec- ond-hand saws with which to manufacture thin stock.” “That is very interesting,” remarked his visitor, “but rather point- What’s the answer?” “Just this,’ said the veneer man, taking his feet down from the table and his stogie from his mouth with a single motion. “We are getting too many saws for the veneer market to take care of. I hap- pen to have equipment for making any kind of stock the consumer may want. We'll give him sawed stock if he wants it, slice-cut if he prefers that, or rotary veneers if they will serve his purpose. Conse- quently I don’t believe I am prejudiced one way or the other on the subject. But [am convinced that some of us are going to find it rather hard to sell sawed veneers at a profit before very long. “Good sliced stock has always constituted the bulk of the business in figured oak veneers. It has with us, and I suppose with other mem- bers of the trade as well. There are a certain number of consumers who appreciate the fact that sawed veneers can’t be beat, and that the material is much more likely to be sound and to remain without defect during the entire period of its use than sliced stock, the fibers of which may have been ruptured in cutting, and which consequently may not give perfect satisfaction. But the difference in quality is so slight that only the top-notchers are willing to pay the considerable difference in price which is entailed by the increased cost of manufac- turing sawed stock. “With the market thus limited, and with those already in the field never having had any difficulty supplying the demand, it is a question as to how enough business is to be created to keep all these new saws busy.” “Change the subject,” interposed his visitor, “have you ever found much of a demand for gum veneers for crossbanding purposes?” “We make some gum for that purpose,” replied the veneer man, “but frankly I do not believe that gum can be successfully substituted for poplar in this connection. In the first place, gum is not so easy to handle as poplar, and the chances of trouble are not desirable, even though with proper handling gum crossbanding will give satisfaction. But poplar is so easy to work with and is so thoroughly dependable that there is little question as to which is the more desirable. “T have always had a leaning toward poplar, and while I know less. ‘that it has been disp!aced in a good many industries in favor of gum, cypress and other cheaper woods, it has always been a question of price rather than quality. At least that is my view of the matter. But in the veneer business the difference in cost between poplar and gum crossbanding is so slight, amounting to between $1 and $2 a thousand, that it hardly pays to risk the experiment of using an indifferent sub- stitute in order to save this relatively small amount.” Changing the subject, the caller asked what the manufacturer had heard about the use of veneers for wall-paper. “The idea is an excellent one,’ he replied, “ and I have seen some beautiful results secured in this way. The material used in this class of work is little more than paper, some of it being cut 120 to the inch. It is laid over a base of composition or other material; and takes an excellent finish. Most of the wall-paper dealers carry lines of panel- ing, so-called, for use by those who want to get the effect of a wood finish without going to the expense of having the entire interior trim of the real article. By the use of a cheap base of the kind I mentioned, covered with a thin face veneer, one is able to get a very attractive interior at a most reasonable price. However, the idea has not been in use long enough for final results to be stated. I don’t really know whether the novelty can be said to have become a staple as yet or not, but I have heard of some veneer houses, especially those cutting ma- hogany on a large scale, having sold a good deal of stock to wall paper manufacturers for use in this way. G. D.C. Jr., in Hardwood Record. Greenheart—A Long Lived Timber A wood which outlasts iron and steel when placed in water is British Guiana greenheart. It is used in ship and dock building, trestles, bridges, shipping platforms, flooring and for all purposes in- volving great wear and tear. The woods of two species of West 8 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER - miles inland. ‘of 1% per cent. \ Africa trees have been introduced into the British markets as sub- stitutes for greenheart under the name of African greenheart, but both are inferior to the South American tree. All the gates, piers and jetties of the Liverpool docks and prac- tically all the lock gates of the Bridgewater canal in England are of greenheart. It furnished the material also for the fifty pairs of lock gates in the Manchester, England, ship canal. When the greenheart lock gates in the Mersey harbor at Liverpool were removed in order that the channel might be deepened and widened, the same wood was employed in building the enlarged gates and wood placed in the gates of the Canada dock in 1856 was used again in the reconstruction in 1894. The use of greenheart has been specified for sills and fenders in the lock gates of the Panama canal. Nansen’s ship, the “Fram,” and the Antartic ship “Discovery” were built of greenheart. In ad- dition to its use as timber, great quantities of the wood are made into charcoal. Though it grows in parts of British, French and Dutch Guiana, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Trinidad, Jamaica and San Dom- ingo, it is being cut only in British Guiana, where it is found along the sea coast and water courses, seldom’ extending more than fifty Steep Hillside Logging By H. W. Sessoms Except in a general way it is hard to deal ai this subject as each hillside presents different difficulties to be overcome. Hereto- fore most of us have tried the switchback system and we find this to be quite expensive, considering grades, fuel, wear and tear on equipment, as well as tying up too much steel. At our camps at Ar- lington we have about nine square miles of timber that lies on a hill at an elevation of about 1,200 feet above our main line. To switch- back this line would tie up such a large amount of steel and necessi- tate such long switching that it would be very expensive; whereas, if we find some means of taking the cars straight up the hill on, say, a 30 per cent. incline and send the loaded cars down over the same grade, it would mean a great saving. At this time we are having a hoisting and lowering device tale that we believe will prove a success. We expect to make it work so successfully that there will be a great many of them in use within the next year. The Williamette Iron & Steel Works, of Portland, are designing an engine for us to handle five carloads of logs on a 40 per cent. grade. This machine is to have drum capacity for 12,000 feet of 14-inch line. The balance of this device is of my own invention and consists of a heavily constructed block with three 3-foot sheaves set in tri- angular position. This block rests on the front end of a 32-foot car; on “the rear of this car we will install a gasoline engine geared to the car ax'e to make it self-propelling. At the present time we are opening up a strip of timber one mile long and a half-mile wide; the timber lying on the north, east and south of this strip is owned by other parties who hold their stumpage at a price that makes it prohibitive for us to buy. We have a road that runs along the west of this strip at 400-foot elevation, while the elevation one mile east is 1,000 feet. We are opening this timber by building a road through the entire tract regardless of grade, which varies from six to eighteen per cent. with the exception of 600 feet At one-quarter mile intervals we are building short spurs, switchbacked on either side of this main line, the grade on these spurs being as neatly level as possible. In operating this device the hoist engine will be set on the left side of the main line, the cable will be passed through the block on the car and made secure to a stump for a tail hold. This gives the machine double the pulling and holding power. When the friction is released on the hoist drum the weight of the block car will take the line to the bottom of the grade except where the grade is slight. Over _ these places the car will propel itself by starting the gasoline engine. On the inside of curves the line will be taken care of by rollers; on the outside of curves we will use cone-shaped rollers over spool rollers. As the car goes down, the line will drop over these rollers, while on its return the height of the car will release the line auto- matically. By making the block car self-propelling, we believe on short | spurs we can do all the switching without the aid of a locomotive, as follows: The hoist lets off its friction, the car goes to the bottom of the incline where the empties are hooked on, the hoist then pulls them above the switch and drops them on to the spur; as soon as they reach slight grade the car pushes the empties to a siding at the don- key; the loads are then hooked onto the car, the hoist proceeds to pull them out on main line and lowers them to the bottom of the in- cline. In lowering the loads we intend to use a short line with eyes at 50-foot intervals and choke each load separately so they cannot couple. This short line is hooked to the head of the block; this dis- tributes all the strain between the head of the block and the sheaves. ' CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 59 |E.H.Heaps &Co., Ltd. Lumber, Shingles, Doors, Mouldings, Finish, etc. Specialties: AAl BRAND HIGH GRADE SHINGLES LONG FIR TIMBER Mills at Head Office: 445 Hastings Street West Vancouver and Ruskin, B. C. VANCOUVER, B.C. Every Hour Saved By the Use of The Shimer Limited Cutter Heads Adds to the capacity of your mill. These heads are built especially for the High Speed Matcher and will tongue and groove flooring at 150 to 170 lineal feet Or more per minute. They are self-centered on the spindles by means of a chucking device which grips firmly thereto when drawn up, insuring all the cutters doing their share of the work and removing the objectionable set screw which has hitherto been used for fastening purposes. The Bits carry a larger areal surface and the Bit chambers are of greater depth to compensate for the new acute angle given to the Bits for greater relief to the parts coming into contact with the lumber. Price, net, in solid section, complete for making flooring $67.00. With Expansion feature like illustrations $72.46. SAMUEL J. SHIMER & SONS, Galt, Ontario, Canada What You Want—Get! What You Don't Want—Sell! A small “Want Ad,” in the “Wanted and For Sale Department” of the Canada Lumberman, will do it. Low rates and quick results. Canada Lumberman and Woodworker, 220 King Street West, Toronto 60 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER OPPORTUNITIES S "4 E. own and offer for sale on attractive terms a few especi- ally well selected tracts of timber running from 50 million to one billion feet that are ready for immed- iate operation, having a good local de- mand at high prices. The timber on the Pacific Coast is the last stand of the great for- ests. Well selected timber in British Columbia is the best investment on this Continent and offers especially at- tractive inducements for manufacturers. For further particulars, address A. C. Frost Company Corn Exchange Bldg.. CHICAGO Everything in Spruce Dressed and in the Rough Campbell - MacLaurin Lumber 0. Limited Board of Trade Building, MONTREAL Are yo hes Buyers Boards, Sizes, Lath and Shingles. We buy F.O.B. Car or Cargo or sell on commission. The Woodstock Lumber Co. 131 State Street, Boston, Mass. PREYS SN OE 9) | EDGINGS Ontario The Lumsden Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with head office at Ottawa, Ont. The Baker Lumber Company, Lindsay ,Ont., report that they do not intend to erect a new plant, as was reported some time ago. Fire recently destroyed the sawmill belonging to Chas. Pedwell at Lions Head, Ont., causing a loss of $28,000. The insurance was $12,000. The ratepayers of Chatham, Ont., are voting on December 15th upon a by-law for bonusing a proposed match factory which the Saginaw Match fac- tory intend to erect, if they obtain suitable encouragement. The Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Company, Limited, Sarnia, Ont., report that they will not be making any additions to their plant this year. The com- pany are putting.in their usual stock of red and white pine. The Thunder Bay Lumber Company (Potvin & Maurice) have secured from the Dominion Government the contract to cut 400,000 feet of hardwood timber on Christian Island, Georgian Bay, during the coming winter. The work will be done by the Indians. Hon. Adam Beck, London, Ont., reports that he has not as yet come to any definite conclusion regarding the erection of a sawmill at Iroquois Falls, Ont. Reports had recently been published to the effect that Hon. Mr. Beck had de- cided to go ahead with this proposition. j J. P. Bertrand, of the Retail Department of the Pigeon River Lumber Company, Port Arthur, Ont., will shortly go into business on his own account as a retail and wholesale lumber dealer, at Port Arthur. In connection with this he will operate a small planing mill. The Fesserton Timber Company, Limited, report that they will take out the same quantity of stock this winter as last in cooperage and lumber. “They will have about 1,000,000 feet of pine, 4,000,000 feet of hemlock and 1,000,000 feet of other mixed timber which they will manufacture at Fesserton. The Huntsville Lumber Company, Limited, Huntsville, Ont., expect to take out, during the coming winter, about the following stock:—1,500,000 feet of hemlock, 100,000 feet of pine, 600,000 feet of birch, 400,000 feet of maple, 100,- 000 feet of basswood, 50;000 feet of elm, 30,000 feet of elm and 100,000 feet of spruce. ; Work has been commenced on the power house of the Abitibi Pulp and Paper Company at Iroquois Falls. Early in January it is expected that the building will be entirely housed in. The other buildings which comprise the plant have been completed and.are all ready for receiving machinery, part of which has arrived. The White Falls Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $40,000, to carry on business as lumber, wood and timber merchants and manufacturers and as general contractors, with head office at Toronto. The provisional directors include J. L. & J. Spears, lumbermen, and N. Som- merville, barrister-at-law, all of Toronto. The John Carew Lumber Company, Limited, Lindsay, Ont, report that they are putting up an extensive addition to their sawmill and are installing a new slab-slasher and new lath machine. They may also increase the number of boilers in the plant. They expect to have a very large cut next’ season, consisting principally of hemlock, cedar, pine and basswood. The Inland Pulp and Paper Company, Limited, has been incorporated, witi a capital of $200,000, to take over as a going concern the business of the Co- lonial Wood Products, Limited, now carried on at Thorold, Ont., for ine manufacture of wood pulp, etc., with head office at Thorold. The provisional directors are G. N. Levy, A. H. Gibson, and S. W. C. Scott, barristers-at-law, all of Hamilton, Ont. The Wolverine Cedar & Lumber Company, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., who formerly operated the Picnic Island mill at Little Current, Ont., report that they have finished their operations at that point. They have cut the bulk of the timber at their two Spanish River townships and have not bought any more in that vicinity. Accordingly, they have practically finished their opera- tions in Ontario. The company report that they cannot see sufficient margin between the cost of stumpage and operation, and the cost of lumber, to tempt them to make further purchases of timber. The Hocken Lumber Company, Otter Lake Station, Ont., report that at present they do not contemplate any important changes in their mill ma- chinery, but it is possible that they may be opening out another branch be- fore next spring. Their cut for 1914 will be practically the same as 1913, ten million feet, principally hemlock. Their bush operations are already well ad- vanced so that to-day they are laying off men instead of taking on more help. The prospects for their 1914 trade they report to be quite good, although they do not anticipate any boom but look forward to a good normal trade. Chew Bros., Midland, Ont., report that they will replace their present equipment of five boilers this winter and install new ones which will comply thoroughly with government regulations and will provide better service and preater safety. In addition to this the company will be making the usual gen- eral repairs to their plant and giving it a thorough overhauling. Chew Bros’. operations 1n the woods this winter will result in the taking out of three drafts, as compared with one which they took out last year. They estimate that from 85 to 90 per cent. of this stock will be white pine and the balance red pine and other timber. The Wood-Mosaic Company, Inc., New Albany, Ind., who have been con- sidering a proposition for erecting a plant at Stratford, Ont., report that thei1 plans in this regard have been postponed for the present. The Wood-Mosaic Company, who manufacture parquetry, hardwood flooring, veneers and lum- ber, were unfortunate enough to lose their plant at Louisville Ky., and their - plant at New Albany, Ind., this summer, by fire. Therefore they are extremely busy with rebuilding operations. They state that, as soon as they get these plants up, which will be about the first of the year, and get them in operation and running smoothly, they expect to take up the Canadian proposition. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 61 Eastern Canada Roberge & Giroux, pulpwood dealers, Chateau Richer, P.Q., has been re- gistered. ' LL. E. Martineau & Cie, pulpwood dealers, St. Romuald, P.Q., have been registered. The Lake Megantic, P.Q., Lumber Company have shut down their mill for the winter. A J. Moore & Company, lumber dealers, have been xegistercd. aith head office at Eaton, P.Q. Bourque & Joliette, sash and door manufacturers, St. Cyrille de Wend- over, P.Q., has dissolved. Caron & Raymond, lumber dealers, and sash and door manufacturers, Montreal, P.Q., have been registered. The members are Edgar Caron and Eugene Raymond. Tenders are: being received by the secretary of the Montreal Harbor Commissioners (David Seath, 57 Common Street), until December 17th for Douglas fir timber, according to specifications which may be had from the chief engineer at 57 Common Street. During the winter J. E. Moore’s mill at South Bay, N.B., will undergo considerable alterations and improvements. Early in the spring, dredging operations will be started so as to provide better facilities for handling logs, .and also to allow the mill to run later in the season. The city council of St. John, N.B., have called for tenders for 20,000 feet of birch planking, 6 x 6 in. or 6 x 8 in. x 35 ft. (best quality and straight), and 10,000 feet of pine 6 x 8 in., not less than 20 ft. Tenders may be submitted up to December 20th and delivery is to be made at Ferry Wharf, East St. John, not later than March 15th, 1914. J. P. Dupois, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $300,000, to carry on business as dealers in timber limits, standing timber, water powers and mill sites, and generally act as builders’ merchants, etc., with head office at Verdun, Que. The provisional directors are J. P. Dupois and G. N. Monty, lumbermen; P. Morin, superintendent; J. A. Fliteau, manager, and A. Rober:, accountant, all of Verdun. The Three Villages Building Association, Limited, has been incorporated with a capital of $50,000, to carry on business as builders, and dealers in lum- ber and lumber products of every description, with head office at Rock Island, P.Q. The provisional directors are A. L. Holmes, of Rock Island; W. K. Baldwin, Baldwin Mills, P.Q.; A. N. Thompson, Stanstead Plain, P.Q., and B. B. Morrill, of Rock Island. The Ste. Agathe Lumber and Construction Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $300,000, to carry on business as dealers in timber limits and timber merchants, with head offices at Ste. Agathe des Monts, P.Q. The provisional directors are L. E. Parent, J. A. Pare and F. Forget, manufacturers; J. B. Reid, contractor, all of Ste. Agathe des Monts, and A. Laberge, real estate broker, of Montreal. Western Canada J. H. Maddaugh, Vancouver, B.C., is having a shingle mill erected at Yar- row, B.C., in the Chilliwack district. _ A narrow gauge railway is to be constructed by the saw mill company managed by H. T. Ross and operating at Ruby Creek, about 80 miles casi of Vancouver. The Haslam Lake Timber & Logging Company is going ahead with the construction of ten miles of logging railroad, to enable it to operate on its limits at Wulffsohn Bay, B.C., next year. The Austin Paper Manufacturing Company, Limited, Winnipeg, Man., will commence work upon the erection of a paper mill next spring. The president of the company is R. D. Waugh, 411 Electric Railway Chambers. The Hammond Sawmill Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $100,000, to deal in timber and timber licences and act as general timber merchants and contractors, with head office at Vancouver, B.C. Foley, Welsh and Stewart, contractors for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, are already operating one sawmill and it is reported that they may erect a second, fourteen miles north of Newport, B.C., to cut ties and bridge timber. The India, Burma and Malay Peninsular Hardwood Lumber Manuwiactur- ing Company, Limited, has been incorporated with a capital of $259,., to carry on business as timber merchants, with head office at New Westminster, B.C. The Collins Lumber Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $50,000, to take over the business of Collins Lumber Company, Limited, and carry on business as timber merchants, etc., with head office at New Westminster, B.C. A. H. B. MacGowan & Company, 2285 3rd Street West, Vancouver, B.C., are considering the erection of a lumber mill and are negotiating with the government for part of Semiahmoo Indian Reserve at Semiahmoo Bay, where the proposed mill will be located. The Western Logging Company, Limited, has been incorporated, with a capital of $150,000, to take over the business of the U. S. Pacific Lumber and Timber Company, Limited, and carry on business as timber merchants, etc., with head office at Vancouver, B.C. The Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company, of Vancouver, has in view the purchase of 10 acres on the north arm of the Fraser River at Eburne, if it can get exemption from taxation. It is doubtful if the ratepayers will pass such exemption as they have declared against it in the past. In view of. pre- sent conditions, though, it is not so improbable. The Brooks-Scanlon Com- pany intend to erect a woodworking mill on the proposed site. The Watt, Gibson Realty Company, which was recently incorporated, will open a planing mill and lumber yard in Regina, Sask., next spring. They have already secured a site at Industrial Heights, Regina. Those interested in the company are A. Watt, Toronto, president; Wm. T. Bourdeau, Chatham, Ont., vice-president; S. J. Gibson, Toronto, secretary-treasurer; directors, W. J. H. Price, Burnhamthorpe, Ont., and H. B. Death, Port Credit, Ont. The capital of the company is $100,000. Wanted Lumber WE are in the market and pay cash for 1” Cull Birch, 1” Cull Elm, 1” Cull Maple, and No. 2 Hemlock, for stock both in ship- ping condition and to be sawn. Correspondence with mills solicited for above mentioned stock and for any other lumber, lath or posts you may have to offer. Read Bros., Lid. Lumber and Lath Pine, Hemlock, 43 Victoria Street Spruce and Hardwoods Toronto, Ont. Pine Red and White Spruce Lumber and Timber Write for our Stock List. We always have on hand a good supply of the above line — fine well seasoned stock. Thos. Mackarell & Co. Montreal Ottawa 62 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 1. Conveyor of logs to saw. 7. Steam head block. 2. Steam hold down. 8. Can be used as friction drive to carry 3. Cut-off saw. wood out. 4. Conveyor from saw to splitter. 9. Vertical splitter. ‘ea ; 5. \ F 10. Adjustable horizontal splitter. 6.) Steam piston. 11. Delivery table. HE expensive operation of splitting cordwood has been reduced 50% in cost. i Every kind of timber no matter how crooked or knotty can be easily split by the Kent Cordwood Splitter. Cut-over limits may be turned into good profit. The splitter can be set up in the woods and while your Winter operations are in full swing—roads made and equip- ment running—you can send all logs unfit for lumber to the Splitter where they will be quickly made into cordwood ready for shipping. If the splitter is used in the woods a boiler of the 35 h.p., 90 lbs. or more working pressure will supply ample power. If in the yard a 2” pipe line from boiler plant will run the Kent Cordwood Splitter. ; Send us your inquiries ent Cordwood Splitter Company MEAFORD, ONTARIO CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 63 There is more downright | Ae" SERVICE per dollar invested in (WATERPROOF) Leather Belting = than in any other kind of belt transmission. We keep hammering on this fact because it is true and the truth always bears repeating. We want you to consider the service per dollar invested | when buying a belt instead of the actual first cost. AMPHIBIA ” costs less per day of service Make your next belting purchase “‘AMPHIBIA.”’ Keep tab on its service and prove our claims yourself. Tanners and Manufacturers For Over 36 Years Makers of the Best Leather Belts Bier ne AIBA MONTREAL TORONTO _ ST. JOHN, N. B. sels oe A aIB 511 William St. 38 Wellington St. E. 89 Prince William St. 244 Pri ss St. 7 Columbia Ave. Jm@- To insure satisfaction—State where belt is to run ~@& CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO ADVERTISERS A E - K Playfair & White .. ane pee Abbott Company, essa. Eagle Lumber Co. Bee oo «als Kent Cordwood Splitter Co... .. 62 Pratt Food Company .. .. See American Engine & Boiler W fees . East Kootenay Lumber Co. .. .. 16 Knight Mfg. & Lumber Co. .. .. 13 y ee Riteon CG a0 panne se i a rs Knight Mfg. oon eile BP saree LIAS) Quebec mage Pra. Te eee rgall Bros. : “ = “ Ne el ee ompany .. .. A P Atkins Company, E. io 67 Ellicott Company, A.M... ..... 73 Lacey, Jas. D. “A Oumley ems i desoee Co. me Atlantic Lumber Co. .. 19 ee fe ee ert i a aidlaw Lumber Co., Rk. .. INURE CASON da boy ob 00 ecaa po alle Fairweather, A. ae Fes 11 DEW Company G sane ia. Radcliff (Samal Commeany. 4. a Fassett Lumber Co., Ltd, 5 Lawson, Welch & Company .. .. 49 Rat Portage Lumber Co., Ltd... 16 Baldwin Locomotive Works... ©.) 79.) Saspwosth & Jardine .. 11 Leak & Company « 14 Read Bros. i oh Be Bartram Brothers, Limited .. 7 Fesserton Timber Co. .. .. ee ab saGeeah Sons, E : 67. Reddaway & Co., a . Front cover Batts, Limited .. ae, St onary ern Fay & Egan Co., J. A... espe 68 Long Lumber Company .. .. 12 Rideau Lumber Co., Thal a 12 Berlin Machine Works ....... 77 Federal Engineering & Supplies . 64 Long Mfg: Co, E...) J. Se) ee) [Rimouski Industrial) Comme 49 Beck Mig. Com Crees 17 Fenderson & Co., Inc., John Sekine 53 Louisiana Red Cypress Gores 13 Ritter Lumber Co., W.M. .. Pat 18 Benson & Bray .. Lp hbk BR A TaSeR Bryson Lum,"Co.;\Ltd. .-..) 6 ai capersineurers Gens Agency .. River Ouelle Pulp & Paper Co. 8 Bradley Lumber Co., E. C... .. 19 Fraser Limited Pe. pepeae Lumsden, John .. .. ..... .. .. 4 Rogers & Co., Samiel Gye Brennen & Sons, M.......... 8 Frost, A.C... .. .. we we oe 60 Luther, B.G... .. .. .. .. .. -. 20 Russell Wheel & Foundry Co... 17 Breeze, Denison & Co. .. .. . 65 = Ryther & Pringle .. 7 Bee Cer ae oe i Gartshore, John J. .. .. 10 Mackarell & Co.,. Thos. .. 61 S TN ae ae gn Ay ial Georgian Bay Sheek ‘Mills: ta ar nl ge uMack Axe Worksi,. 15 Sadler & Haworth... .. . 63 Cc Georgian Bay Lumber Co., Ltd. 6 Mahoney, A. ee 80 ea a Bee: ae A Caflisch Bros. .. SER 19 Gerlach, Peter .. 81 Main Belting Gompany et 75” op anda. Laniited: (cca 80 Cameron & Company .. .. .. .. 22 Gillespie, James . 10. Maritime Foundry & Machine Shimer & Sons, Sante i ae) Campbell-MacLaurin Lum. Co. . 60 Gillies Bros., Ltd. .. 6 Works .. .. 81 See pee cone ot se Canadian Locomotive Co. . 79 Goodhue & Co., J. L. .. . 65 Mason, Gordon & Co. Wk: 13 iemen Bros. Ltd. : .. 10 Canada Wood Specialty Co. Ltd. 10 Goodyear Tire a Rubber len of McFarlane-Neill Mfg. Co. ; Se Canada Saw Co., Ltd. -» 88 . urner Mach Co., Ltd. 1 Can. Mach. Corporation, Ltd. 74 Canada, Ltd. ath 26 McGibbon Lumber Co. .. 13) Sar Foundry'& Machine Coo eee Canadian Fairbanks Co. Ltd. .. 1 Gordon & Co., Gen wees co cae 3) MeKinnon @hain Co...) 2.2 Ginitheee sly mene 2 et Pal Can. H. W. Johns-Manville Co. . Graves, Bigwood Co. .. .. .. 11 McLaren Belting Co., J. C. .. .. 84 Smith Company, R. H. 21 Can..Linderman Company .. .. Graton & Knight... .. .. .. .. . 25 McLennan Lumber Co,, Ltd. 12 Snowball, J.B... . 9 Canadian Office & School Baraat Greening Wire Co., B. .. .. .. . 1% Mereen-Johnston Machine Co. .. 78 coe CC 14 ture Company .. .. : 11 Grand Rapids Veneer Works Merritt Mfg. Company .. .. .. .. 49 Spencer, C. A. .. i 12 Can. Western Lambert Cos Grier & Company, G. A. La 20 Mershon & Co., W. B... .. .. . Standard Chain Company . 72 Cane Company, J. G. .. 23 Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. Miller & Co., A. . .. .. 11 Superior Manufacturing Co. 49 Cant & Kemp .. .. 11 Montreal Engineering Co... .. . 49 T Capital Wire Cloth (ae 15 H Montreal Lumber Co. 10 Tegge Lumber Co. 18 Carborundum Company .. .. 69 Haeberle Lumber Co. .. .. 10 Meaford Lumber Co. : 10 Tessier, Alphonse .. . - i Casey-Shaw Lumber Co. .. .. .. 12 Hall, Adam PA eolip SU cata eh eel ike Mont. Locomotive Works, Ltd. 78 ees Flavelle Lumber Go. Ae Chisholm Milling Co. .. 69 cue ne Ltd., William .. . ss IMornaneMaehine <6. Aare Tae aie ION . eek Christy-Moir Company .. .. .. 10 By PhS a Morse Lumber Co., Fred S. .. .. 16 Tudhope-Anderson & Knox .. 20 Cleveland-Sarnia Saw Mills Co. 51 Hanchett Swage Works Be Munson-Whitaker Co. . 11 ‘ Climax Mfg. Company .. .. .. .. 79 Hay, Peter .. .. . a3 Victoria. Harb uy beEnC Cling Surface Company .. Ta aeons ee Cola E. H. oe National Elevator Co. .. ee te, a ; Bite Tront\Vorka os. 7, Heisler Locomotive Works He ereen a9) Nice AAG an Ww Cagnitea Gem Se lene 1 Heyser Lumber Company .. .. 19 P 8.) DaD NF tes Ts Walters & Sons, H. .. 84 ee , Hill, Wm. E. . ‘ 292 Newman, -John .. . : 10 Waterous Engine Works ‘Col ‘Ltd: 83 Colonial Lumber Co. .. 4 pees & Conan: Lies he ts aa Nicholson File Co. . 1 Watson & Todd .. ~. ; 12 D Hocken Lumber Company 5 P Webb ee ea a 11 Dalhousie Lumber Co. .. .. -- . 9 Hoffman Bros. Co. 18 Parry Sound Lumber Co., Ltd. . 15 West & Peachy . : La 69 Dawkins Lumber Co., W. H... .. 18 Hoyt Metal Company .. .. 84 Partington Pulp & Paper Co. Ed. 9 White Company, W. H.. 18 Dixon Crucible Co., Jos... .. .. 73 Wuther Bros. Saw Mfg. Co., fines 73 Patent Selling & Mfg. Agency .. 67 Wickes Bros. oe 15, Diver, J. M. .. . Ber ear: 1h Payette & Company, P... .. ... 76 nant at ha ‘ a Defiance Maaaie: ree Sag Aeaoe pol Inglis C ye Pearl City Veneer Co, . ... 18 Wuichet, Louis... ...... rs o 93 Disston & Sons, Henry . : qisyd bells Company, obays ot a Sines Philadelphia Textile Machinery Woodstock Lumber Co. 60 Dom. Mahogany & Viellesr Eo. 57 Company .. . 81 Dominion Timber Regulations .. 66 Jenckes Machine bs. Lidia. 55 Perrin & Compang Win, R 73 Yager, A. W. Se Donogh & Co., John .. 14° Jiohirston)eAt seen. ean eae Pink Company, Thomas .. 21 Young Company, We ing The Correct Belt for Every Kind of Drive Use Lanco Balata —Where the conditions are constantly changing from wet to dry. —Where belt must run under extremely cold con- ditions. —Where you want an endless belt. Use Scandinavia —On your main drives and on all direct drives whether straight or crossed. ‘‘Circumstances alter cases ’”’ when choosing the right belt to get longest and best service. Write us about your belting problems. We can save you money. Send to-day for copy of THE MAIN DRIVE. —On wet drives, provided belting stays wet. —In places where it is hot. Lanco Balata will stand up under high speeds. It is impregnated with pure balata gum ensuring the Scandinavia has good surface for clinging to the highest service giving quality. pulley, runs true, is flexible and enormously strong. Federal Engineering Company, Limited Toronto Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 65 i | HULL [Joeneeat| HUTT: hint UU Divnaenat tT ae TU TTT TTT cutttt |e HHMI. Adit Ih, For aw and Planing Mills ZA, | In a Goodhue Belt you get only the best leather with the stretch taken out of it. A Goodhue Belt will always run evenly and ‘‘clings’” to the pulley transmitting 100% of your power. For the wet places in the mill we have a special waterproof belt—‘‘Acme’. Other Good- hue Belts are ‘‘Extra’ and ‘‘Standard” recommended according to the conditions under which the belt has to run. Goodhue Belts stretch less than any other belt by 15 to 25 per cent. SEND FOR. PRICES AND PARTICULARS J. L. Goodhue & Company, Limited DANVILLE - QUEBEC GET 20 PER CENT. MORE LUMBER FROM YOUR LOGS by using our Patent Steel Band Mill and Carriage This result was attained by different users of our Results from logs of given dimensions cut on Breeze, Denison & Co. pat. band mill, 8in ie ft. 45 mills during the season of 1912. We can prove to 10 12 54 - 5 ° : 7 10 16 69 your satisfaction that this mill will cut more lum- ll 15 96 - 14 16 171 ber and superior lumber than any other Band or Circular Mill on the market. J Special features of Mill Concrete foundation not necessary. Frame con- structed with brace bolted to same timbers which support base of mill. This prevents any movement > of mill foundation throwing mill arbors out of \ cross line. Supporting timbers attached to track which prevents variation in cutting of boards. a I we i es Roller Bearing Carriage designed to do away with lost side motion which is quite necessary for successful work in double cut- ting bands. Double Action Friction Set Works working on thin steel disc, which can be successfully used in place of usual foot friction in receding knees. This cuts down weight in pinion shaft, therefore reducing momentum, so that it is beyond speed of setter to over set by rapid work. Carriage can be changed from high to low speed instantly and can be operated without passing saw more than six inches either way. Knee opening to 44 inches, Guide prevents any binding motion to the gip and Manufacturers of will automatically raise when coming in contact with Patented Steel Roller Bearings, Sawmill Carriages; tice: acs ate le hee lok 3s Steel Band Mills, Portable and Stationary, for 16 to 19 Gauge Saws; Automatic Filing Machines (Swages) BREEZE, DENISON & COMPANY 7 Newburgh, Ontario A Canadian Built Mill of superior manufacture. Write us if iaterested 66 CANADA ILUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Dominion Timber Regulations Licenses to cut timber on Dominion Lands in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, the Northwest Territories, within twenty miles on either side of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Province of British Columbia, and in the tract of three and one-half million acres to be located by the Government in the Dominion in the Peace River district in the Province of British Columbia, lying east of the Rocky Mountains and adjoining the Province of Alberta, shall be disposed of by public auction at the office of the Dominion Timber Agent for the districts in which the berths are situated. Before any parcel of timber is offered for sale it shall be surveyed by a duly qualified Dominion Land Surveyor into berths of an area not exceeding twenty-five square miles, and each of such berths shall then be thoroughly cruised by a duly qualified timber cruiser in the employ of the Dominion Government. The Minister shall then fix an upset price at which the berth shall be disposed of, and no berth shall be sold at less than the price so fixed. Purchases to the amount of one thousand dollars or under shall be paid in cash at the time of sale. Purchases over one thousand dollars and not exceeding five thousand dollars shall be paid, one-half in cash at the time of sale, and a note or notes shall be given for the remaining half of the purchase price, payable in three months, with interest at the rate of five percent. per annum. Purchases over five thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-third in cash at the time of sale, and notes shall be given — for the remaining two-thirds of the purchase price, payable in three and six months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Purchases exceeding ten thousand dollars shall be paid one-fourth in cash at time of sale, and notes shall be given for the remaining three-fourths of the purchase price, payable within three, six and nine months, with interest at the rate of five per cent. per annum. Notes shall be made payable at a bank in the city or town in which the sale is held or at a bank in the city of Ottawa. Cash payments must be made at the time of sale in legal tender or by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, or by a draft issued by a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Deputy Minister of the Interior. If default is made in any payment required by this section the sale shall be forfeited and void. The purchaser must also pay the cost or the estimated cost of the survey of the berth before a license is issued. The licensee shall pay an annual ground rent of five dollars per square mile except for lands situated to the west of Yale, in the Province of British Columbia, in which case the yearly ground rent shall be five cents © per acre. ; ; The licensee shall pay the following dues on timber cut on his berth :— Sawn lumber, 50 cents per thousand feet, board measure. Railway ties, eight feet long, 1% cents each. Railway ties, nine feet long, 134 cents each. Shingle bolts, 25 cents per cord. And 5 per cent. on the sale of all other products of the berth. Timber Permits Yearly permits are granted to settlers, mine operators and others on application to the Dominion Timber Agents, from whom further information can be obtained. | W. W. Cory, Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Deputy Minister. December 20th, 1912. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 67 ENGINES and BOILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES HEATERS, STACKS, RETORTS, TANKS We cater specially to the lumbering industries Write for Prices and Information E. LEONARD & SONS LONDON, CANADA Agencies and Warehouses:—ST. JOHN, N.B. MONTREAL, QUE. TORONTO, ONT. : : ; WINNIPEG, MAN. CALGARY, ALTA. VANCOUVER, B.C. Locomotive Boiler on Skids Why Atkins Saws Run Faster There is a real reason why Atkins Sterling Cross-Cut Saws will run easier and cut faster than any other Saw. Thisreason is because they are Segment Ground. This is an exclu- Sive patented process which consists of grinding the Saws the same thickness along their entire tooth edge and gradually tapering them throughout the entire blade toward the centre on the back. See illustration in lower right hand corner. ATKINS STERLING SAWS will actually run with less set than any other because the blades clear themselves. There are other reasons why you should use them. Write to us at either address below and we'll tell you all about it. Better still—send us a small order and prove to your own satisfaction that Atkins Sterling Saws will make money for you. E. C. Atkins & Company Makers of Sterling Saws Factory: Hamilton, Ont. Vancouver Branch, 109 Powell St. James R. Cameron, M. E., Manager. Phone North 5831 Patent Mechanical Attorneys Engineers PATENTS OBTAINED AND SOLD IN EVERY COUNTRY. Send sketch for true report on your iayenkian WRITE FOR PRICES AND TERMS. Address : SUITE 301-302, 22 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO, ONT. oT, CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Mr. General Planing Mill Man! Here FAY-EGAN are the records that prove the ‘ticitine” No. 275 to be the Matcher for You— Medium weight and medium price Matcher that will do all the work in a general planing mill or factory — ‘ticurninc’ No. 275 Here is a machine that in price and power consumption is well within the means of any planing mill or factory owner. It can be used as a Planer, Matcher, Double Surfacer, Floorer or Inside Molder. Inside double geared drive, all gears cut from the solid—both cylinders double belted. Round heads, thin steel knives, jointers, grind- ers and other modern conveniences. The worth of a machine is best demonstra- ted by its deeds. Read what the 275 has done for others and will do for you. Get a No. 275 to working for you. H. E. Buck Lumber Co., Lake Charles, La., say : “We have dressed timbers as large as 6 in. x 8 in. on your No. 275, and must say it has in every way met our approval.” Shaw Bros., of Macon, Ga., tell us : “We work all kinds of stock from %-in. ceiling to siz- ing timbers 16 in. x 8 in. In-my 25 years’ experience I have never seen its equal for the amount of work it will turn out. It has the most wonderful feed for its size.and has not cost us a cent for repairs.” Rumely Products Co., Battle Creek, Mich., write : “We use No. 275 on a variety of work, running from %4- in. to 1% in. soft to 35% in. x 10 % in. oak and 4% in. 65% in. hickory, planing all stock four sides, sometimes taking a %-in. cut with the side heads on oak 354-in. thick. A large part of our work is planing and match- ing circular tank staves 1% in. x 4 in. Machine has greater capacity: than our men. We are entirely satisfied.” W. B. Gettys Lumber Co., Zebulon, N. C. “Actual book records show we put 8,100,630 feet of roofers avetaging 1 in. x 7 in. through a No. 275-24- ‘in. Matcher in 1911.” It will be a _ big-paying in- vestment — Write to-day — now — for Bulletin No. 8-C and price J. A. FAY & EGAN CO. 465-485 W. Front St., Cincinnati, Ohio, U. S. A. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 69 Oats .. Feed Specially Selected for Lumbering and Logging Trade WHOLE OATS (Recleaned) Either Manitoba or Ontario. CRUSHED OATS MIXED CHOP . of Corn and Oats, or Barley, Corn and Oats DEXTER HORSE FEED made from Crushed Oats and Molasses, with a little Barley, Corn and Bran All kinds of Whole Grain and Ground Feed Hay and Straw CANUCK ROLLED OATS, Package or Bulk TABLE CORN MEAL Unrivalled Facilities for Supplying Carloads or Mixed Carloads to Large Camps ™ Chisholm Milling Co. Limited Jarvis Street s TORONTO Not altogether what we say but what users say “‘We have used the Alligator or Warping Tug man- ufactured by you for the last 7 or 8 years, and con- sider them indispensable to lumbermen op waters of French River or similar streams.”’ Will move a bag containing 60,000 logs, in calm weather, 30,000 in a head wind. West & Peachey - Simcoe, Ont. y Grand Rapids Milwaukee | | Manchester, Eng. “THEY SURE DO RUN UNIFORM”’ A Michigan saw filer of many years experience says this about Aloxite Saw Gumming Wheels His tests and his results prove it He finds that they cut fast and clean without burning — that they hold their shape — show long life and are posi- tively uniform in grit and grade. @ A study of saw-filing requirements and conditions enables our service depart- ment to put The Right Wheel in the _ Right Place THE CARBORUNDUM COMPANY NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. New York - Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati 7O CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER i White Pine: 1 inch No. 1 cuts and better 1% inch No. 1 cuts and better 2-in. No. 1 cuts and better.. 14-in. No. 2 C. & B. 2-in. No. 2 cuts and better .. 4 Naz ci tsiiiccitem aeicteraminte 4 and 6/4 No. 4 No. 1 cuts 4 No. 2 cuts 4 and 6/4 No. « 4 No. 2 cuts 4/4 INOS GUUS; iareeieueetsle state iys’ 5/4 and 6/4 No. 3 8/4 No. 3 cuts 1-in. Good Shorts x 4 and 5 com. and dressing x 6 common and dressing .. 27 00 x 8 common and dressing .. 27 00 x 10 common and dressing .. 32 00 x 12 common and dressing.. 36 00 x 10 and 12 mill cull stocks. l-in. mill cull sidings 5/4 and 6/4 x 4 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 5 m.r., m.c out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 6 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6/4 x 8 m.r., m.c. out. 5/4 and 6 /4x 10 m.r., m.c. out 5/4 and 6/4 x 12 m.r., m.c. out 2 x 10 common 2 and 3 x 12 common.. 8 box and common 10 inch box and common. 25 00 12 inch box and common 27 00 mill run sidings 25 00 mill run_ shorts . mill run Norway . mill run Norway Norway, c. and cf. 1-in. Norway, c. and cf. 1%-in. Norway, c. and cf. 2-in. Spruce mill culls Hemlock No. 1: 1x4 and 5-in. x 9 to 16 ft. TORONTO, ONT. Car Lots $55 00 64 00 67 OU 50 00 56 00 OP OU GO O71 He 40 00 25 00 PA bt et et et et - Sy hx eee ten ne sceee x 10 and 12 in. x 9 to 16 ft. x 7, 9 and 11 in. x 9 to 16 ft. in. No. 2, 6-ft. to 16-ft. 4 to 12, 10 and 16 ft. .... to 12-in., 12 and 14 ft. ... iG). TRB ES ake tis Game adoDon's width, 6 to 16 ft. Clear in B.C. cedar, kiln dried. 55 50 Douglas Fir Dimension Timber up to 32 feet: 8x8, 10x10, 10x12, 10x14, 12x12, 12x14, 14x14, 14x16 up to 32 eee eee wee eee wee e ee ft. 6x10, ‘6x12, 8x10, 8x12, 10x16, 12 x16, 16x16, 16x18, 18x18, 20x 20, up to 32 ft. 6x14, os 12x18, 18x20, up to BDA ot on aD GUD OGD bSOGOUDD 6x16, 8x16, 10x18, 12x20, 14x20, 16x20 up to 32 ft. A0x205 GIpito: O22) ft. eos 1+ 6x18, 8x18, up to 32 ft. 6x20, 8x20, up to 32 ft. eeeee 34 00 34 50 35 00 35 50 36 00 36 50 37 50 Timber in lengths over 32 feet take the following additions: 33 to 35 ft., 50c; 40 ft., 55 ft., $12.50; 66 to 70 iis 76 to 80 ft., $22. Fir flooring, edge grain No. 1 and 2 clear 1-in. Fir rough No. 1 and 2 clear 1%, 14% and Viti Tbh aby “Anco 4 Igo sce 1%-in. No. 1 4-ft. pine lath.. 1%-in. No. 2 4-ft. lath 1¥%-in. 32-in. pine 1Y%-in. No. 1 4-ft. hemlock lath 1Y%-in. mill run hemlock lath X pine or cedar shingles XX pine or cedar shingles... XXX pine or cedar shingles .. XX B. C. cedar shingles XXX 6 butts to 2-in. XXXX 6 to 23-16-in. XXXXX $7; 56 to 60 ft., $15; "1 to 75 ft:, 36 to $1; 41 to 45 ft., $3; 46 to 50 ft., $5; 51 $9; 61 to 65 ft., $18; €9 G9 C9 DO CO DD et CO CO et bo a Hardwoods—Per M. Feet, Car Lots Ash, Ash, Ash, Ash, Ash, 3irch, Birch, 3irch, 3irch, Birch, white, 1lsts and 2nds, 1% and 2-in. white, No. 1 common brown, ists and 2nds, 4/4 brown, common and better brown, 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4. Veter aude ude; Az ee ce cuca oteiaters No. 1, com. and bet., 4/4 .... ists and 2nds, 6/4 and SB /A wane ists and 2nds, 10/4 and 12/4. c ists and 2nds, NG /4 wee ee eosin Basswood, ists and ’onds, 4/4 Tasswood, No. 1 com. and bet., Basswood, No. 2 and 3, common ae Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, ists and 2nds. Basswood, 6/4 and 8/4, com. and bet. Basswood, 4/4, No. 2 com. and bet. Soft elm, 1Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ........ Soft elm, No. 1 com. and bet., Soft elm, No. 2 and 3, common Soft elm, 6/4 and 8/4, 1 and 2 Rock elm, ists and 2nds, 6/4 x 8/4.. Rock elm, No. 2 com. and bet. 6/4 and 4/4. 4/4... 8/4 scasateceish Mrelsince Sette eT ge Teer 37 00 Soft maple, Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ...... 33 00 Soft maple, com. and bet., 4/4 ...... 28 00 Soft maple, 6/4 & 8/4, Ists and 2nds. 35 00 Iiard maple, 1Ists and 2nds, 4/4 ..... 37 00 Ilard maple, common and better, 4/4, Ilard maple, 12/4, & 16/4, 1sts and 2nds. Red oak, plain 1sts and 2nds, 6/4 & 8/4 70 00 Red oak, plain 1st and 2nds, 4/4 ... 62 50 Red oak, plain ists and 2nds, 12/4 and 16/4 Bee reistecals Gantereletae perenne 5 00 White oak, plain, 1st and 2nds, 4/4. 62 50 White oak, plain, Ists and 2nds, 1% and “2tins- x. seysiclo svlsloe emporio 70 00 White oak, plain, 1sts and 2nds, 12/4 ANG TO) 4 oa cee tosve seks soit aeieoeicte . 7 00 White oak, % cut, Ists and 2nds, 4/4. 85 00 White oak, % cut, 5/4 and 6/4, Ists aid cade: San ate css ae RRO 88 00 White oak, % cut No. 1 common 55 00 Hickory, 1sts and 2nds, 4/4 ........ 70 00 Hickory, 6/4 and 8/4, 1sts and 2nds. 75 00 OTTAWA, ONT. Manufacturers’ Prices Pine good sidings: l-in. x ae and) Up jeer eee $53 00 55 00 14%-in. & 1%-in. x 8-in. & up 56 00 60 00 2-in. x T-in. and up ........... 58 00 65 00 No. 2 cuts 2 x 8-in. and up .. 40 00 45 00 Pine good strips: ES hohe gEe ON MAL Ream Eta Sicko a 40 00 42 00 1%-in. and 14%-in. ......... 52 00 54 00 DAT cekays ciescisronteeets exe MUSE SET 52 00 55 00 Pine good shorts: l-in. x 7-in. and up ........ 42 00 44 00 l-in, x 4in. to G-in, ...... 32 00 35 00 1¥%-in. and 1%- -in, Sodooseson 50 00 54 00 DAN. Urs iic isla teed dereteee ie hess 52 00 54 00 7-in. to 9-in. A sidings -- 20 00 27 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing sidings .. 30 00 33 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing strips .. 29 00 30 00 Pine, No. 1 dressing shorts .. 22 00 26 00 Pine, 1-in. x 4-in. s.c. strips .. 22 00 23 00 Pine, 1-in. x 5-in. s.c. strips .. 24 00 25 00 Pine, 1-in. x 6-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 1-in. x 7-in. s.c. strips .. 23 00 24 00 Pine, 8 s.c., 12 ft. to 16 ft. 26 00 27 00 Pine, 1-in. x 10-in. M.R. .... 28 00 29 00 Pine, s.c. sidings, 11%4 and 2-in. 30 00 33 00 Pine, s.c. strips l-in. ........ 20 00 22 00 1%, 1% and 2-in. ........ 24 00 26 00 Pine, s:c. shorts, 1 x 4 to 6 in. 20 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1 x 5 20 00 21 00 Pine, s.c. and bet., shorts, 1x6 21 00 22 00 Pine, s.c. shorts, 6’-11’ 1”x10” 24 00 25 00 Pine, box boards:. 1”x4” and up 6’-11’ ...... 16 00 18 00 1’x3” to -6", 12’-16’ ...... 17 00 19 00 Pine mill culls, strips and sid ings, 1-in. x 4-in. and up, 2 fe Wand sup rece skies. per cu.. ‘ft;)-/sie..j<'s clsterelais 20 22 OM inch, permeupette: weer 24 26 AGeinchs pers cul ft:) crecerctemerete 28 30 T8einch; (persccul, ft) sa... veremacnye 32 35 Quebec Sprucé Deals 12 ft. and up x 3 x 9 and up. $20 00 21 00 Wddmentsiss see) se . sb 00" 36) 00 tsccondmiclears mucmereseeeeeeiee 2 85 No. 2, 1x 8... 3400 8500 Clear whites ...... ...... aiexe 2 90 INO} os) exile 83 00 Extra 1s (Clear whites out) .. 1 50 No. 3, 1 x 10 .. 29 00 3000 Extra 1s (Clear whites in) . 1 00 : No: 35) 1 exeSe as 29 00 Red Cedar Extras, 16-in. 5 butts Canadian spruce boards ...... 26 00 £0) 221k) jaws nnscemeeraeie ees agos 3 80 Spruce, 10 & 12 in. dimension. 27 50 Red Cedar Eurekas, 18-inch Spruce, 9 in. and under dimen, 25 50 5 butts to 2-in. ..... Pits siarelete 4 25 Spruce, 8 in. and under dimen. 24 50 Red Cedar Perfection, 5 butts 10 and 12 in. random lengths, oP ARV nem Goce ¢ ae aon000 4 80. LORS trarid stip vate cote teenie 26 00 Washington 16-in. 5 butts to 2- 2x3,2x4,2x5,2x6,2x7 in. extra red cedar ...... or 3 80 and 3 x 4 random lengths, 10 The Pearl City Veneer Company, James- feefland pup) penne eee 2200 2300 town, N.Y., report prices of veneers as fol- All other random lengths, 7-in. lows. 1/30-in. maple, $3.75 per M. feet; 1/24- and under, 10 ft. and up .. 21 50 in maple, $4.00 per M. feet; 1/20-in. maple, 5-inch and up _ merchantable $4.25 per M. feet; 3/16-in. 3-ply maple, sand- boards, 8 ft. and up, p 1s .. 23 00 ed one side, 3%c. per ft.; %4-in. 3-ply maple, 1 x 2 and 1 x 8 furring, p 1s sanded one side 4c per ft. All F.O.B. James- clipped and bundled ........ 23 00 town, New York. “Good Horse Sense” Is To Feed Him National Oats Sixty Elevators Located in the best oat-growing sections of Manitoba, Saskat- chewan ‘and Alberta, assure selected quality. Good oats well sacked produce results at your camp. Send post card or wire for quotations to National Elevator Company, Limited , WINNIPEG, MANITOBA | Port Arthur, Ont. | Calgary, Alta. — What a Test Proved Above Cut shows a piece of 9-32 inch Chain proof tested to 3,000 Ibs. Showing the same pulled to destruction, breaking at 7,800 lbs. (See how this Chain stretched before breaking,) ‘‘Ajax”’ Loading Chain is made from special steel of highest tensile strength and toughest wearing qualities. Every link of ‘‘ Ajax’ Chain inspected before shipment, and every weld guaranteed perfect. GET OUR PRICES AND PARTICULARS Standard Chain Company Pittsburgh, Pa. The World’s Largest Chain Producers. Montreal: Alexander Gibb, St. Nicholas Bldg. Winnipeg: Bissett & Loucks. Vancouver: John Burns, 329 Railway St. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER ALITTLE MACHINE with a BIG REPUTATION This machine grinds and gums knives and “I Ww , saws with the great- est accuracy. There are thousands in use in every spot Belt slippage means loss of power and wear of Belts. Slippage is prevented and wear minimized by the use of Dixon’s Solid Belt Dressing. It is cleanly—easily applied while the belt is running—increases the adhesiveness without causing stickiness —contains no injurious elements. Write for “ The Proper Care of Belts’, No. 238. Made in JERSEY CITY, N.J. by The Joseph Dixon Crucible Company Established 1827 of the universe. We make a speci- alty of all kinds large and small saw and knife tools. SAMUEL C. ROCERS & GO. 18 Lock st. BUFFALO, N. Y. Veneer Press IRE and and Dryer ¥Y IRE PRODUCTS for Hydraulic and other Presses Lumber Shippers, Pulp Mills, Shook Mills, etc. for mill and factory use. Built in all sizes or to suit We stock Extra Strong Annealed Wire for Car Stakes, etc., jena clits : Bundling Wire for Box Shooks, Laths, Pickets, Boards etc., PES ons and Wire Ties for Barrel and Keg Heading and Staves. WRITE FOR. PRICES Wire Bale+Ties, Single Loop and Crosshead Patterns, Wire Nails, AND QUOTATIONS Wire Staples, Wire Barrel Hoops. Write for Prices. S 's A } Sole Manufacturers for Canada. of the Carnegie Steel Company’s Patent Steel Hoop Wi ] ] l a m R P for all slack cooperage. -rerrin and Company, Ltd. The Laidlaw Bale-Tie Co., Limited TORONTO, CANADA Winnipeg HAMILTON, Vancouver Harry F. Moulden & Son ONTARIO George W. Laidlaw a SE HUTHER BROS. PATENT GROOVER OR DADO HEAD For cutting any width groove from one quarter inch to 2 inches or over The Hardinge Watchman’s Clock ensures the regular patrol of your property. Absolutely tamper proof—entirely mech- anical — unit system — any number of keys or stations, re- liable and continuous service. Write for catalog and prices. STATION Can be used on any Circular Saw Material. Will cut a perfect groove with or across the grain. This is the only Dado Head on the market that gives entire satisfaction on all classes of work. No Screw adjustment. For difterent width grooves, simply remove or add inside cutters. Sold by builders and dealers of wood working machinery in all parts of the United States. Will send on approval, in Competition with any other make on the market; if not the best return at our expense. HUTHER BROS., SAW MFG. CO., Inc., 1103 University Ave., RocHesTerR, N.Y., manufacturer Circular Saws, Morgan Pattern Lock-Corner Box Cutters, Concave Saws, etc: Hardinge Bros. (Inc.) 3133-3141 Lincoln Ave. - Chicago, II. No More Breakdowns—No More Delays This is the slogan that users of Griplock Chain Belt have adopted. No hooks to be opened up, no breaking of chain belt in Griplock. Griplock is so constructed that it will withstand the severest kind of service. It is built by the Chain Belt Company, Milwaukee, Wis.; a concern that fully understands the requirements of the Lumber and Saw Mill Trade. We would be very glad to mail you sample links for your inspection. “' The A. M. ELLICOTT CO., Montreal, Que. Section of Griplock Riveted Elevating, Conveying and Transmission of all kinds a specialty 74 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER a, 504 TENONER WITH DOUBLE COPES AND CUT-OFF SAW Your attention is directed to our new No. 504 TENONER. This machine has been on the market for a short time, in which OVER TWENTY have been sold and are giving universal satisfaction. In announcing this machine we offer a Tenoner in which every modern idea has been embodied. Our long experience with woodworking machinery has enabled us to build a Tenoner which will produce perfect work with great speed and ease of operation. Machine can be supplied with single or double copes, or cut off saw, as desired. Bulletin No. 504 detailing all the improvements which invite your investigation sent on request. Canada Machinery Corporation, Linitea Galt, Ontario Largest Builders of High Class Wood- Working Machinery in Canada CANADA LUMBERMAN Belting That Makes Good You're absolutely right, it isn’t so much what a belt is, but what.it has done for others in your line of work, and how closely the maker stands behind his belt till it does ‘‘make good.” This is the plan that sells Leviathan Belting. Main Belting Company of Canada, Limited MONTREAL 24 Wellington St. West, TORONTO CANADA Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of— Nailing Machines, Lock Cor-. ner Box Machinery, Box Board Matchers, Box Board Printing Machines. Every manufacturer of boxes; every manufacturer who has nails to drive in any article, or packages of any kind to manufacture, should write the Mor- gan Machine Company for latest developments in machinery for the Box Industry. Morgan Machine Company ROCHESTER, N.Y. | AND WOODWORKER 75 WICKES GANGS ‘*As Staple in a Saw Mill as Sugar in a Grocery.” FLAT GANGS Unexcelled in the manufacture of Flooring Strips Cedar Siding Shiplap Silo Stock Door Stock Box Lumber Boards from cants and flitches, from eithex hard or soft woods. ROUND LOG GANGS JUST WHAT THE NAME IMPLIES —taking all your small logs just as they come from the pond and cutting them up into boards or dimensions, getting every board there is in the log, never over-slabbing (wish we could say this of all head sawyers.) Built to handle either one or two logs at once, up to 14 in. diameter. KEEP THE SMALL LOGS AWAY FROM THE HEAD SAW and CAR- RIAGE entirely, raise your cutting capacity, and install ecomony by the same stroke. Not an EXPERIMENT, but an ECONOMIC NECESSITY. Think it Over Carefully, then Write us for Details. “The Gang cannot Overslab.” Wickes Brothers 410 White Building = ~ SEATTLE, WASA. Head Office, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. A. A Machine for every 1ogain every loging CLYDE IRON WORKS Duluth. Minnesota.US.A. ’ Knight Pony Lath Mill This mill is built for use with a 10 to 15 horse power engine and as single mill only. It is specially suited to the re- quirements of thresher and saw mill men operating in small tracts of timber, as both husk 5 99 A ah ieee ; . 5 5 Size ‘‘S’”’ Single Milliwith 16-foot Carriage _ and carriage are of a size which ; ! will permit of easy loading be- i Size Husk ... ... ... ... 3 feet by 6 feet 3 inches — Width of eee: Kates wet) besa oominches h j : Diameter and Length Mandrel . 2 3/16 by 55 inches PDitickSareresa heli tes inch See and 1%-inch axles tween the standards of a wares 4 Size Drive Pulley ... ... ...... ... 20 by 10 inches Length age Becad 43 . 32, 40, 48 or 56 feet when Moving from one setting ‘ Feed per Revolution of Sana Pao ona ese 0) © BWA sii@NeS Style and Opening of Blocks ener Sicha C1-36 inches to another. ¥ Reed Belt (5) -me sees eee «es +e. 4inch Gandy Style Mill Dogs ... ... Re meraetale sere Pony Excelsior . Largest Diameter Sai Bw” asin! 05 “Gee eeoonmenes Style Set Works ... ... ... ... No. 1 Single Ratchet : 3 Length of Carriages ....... ..- “1, 16, 20 or 24 feet : Write jor the catalogue of the Knight i With each complete size “S’ mill we furnish one saw, wrench, cant hook, feed belt, pulley with boxes line of saw mill machinery. ‘or tightener and foundation bolts for husk. . e a. anton 10. | ® bd ) 9 e Canadian Distributors :—R. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver, B. C.. E. Long Mfg. Co., Orillia, Ont. 600 Sets Payette’s Famous Patent Mill-Dogs Sold Wh ? Because (1) They will dog with perfect ease and safety in any class of timber. ; Y e (2) Will dog just as easily, frozen maple or hardwoods of any description. (3) Will dog the last board, just as easily as they dogged the first one. (4) They do not tear the board or stock. (5) 5) Many other reasons, too numerous to mention here. Write us for full particulars and booklet on same. We also manufacture the following High-Grade Saw-Mill Machinery;—New Modern Saw-Mill Carriages, with either three or two head blocks ; P. Payette’s New Patent Saw-Mill Dog, for use in either winter or summer; P. Payette’s Grip-Set Works ; . Steam Feed Valves, Steam Lifter and Loaders, Valves. Five different class and style of Edgers, for either light or heavy duty. Combined Gang-Circulars and Edgers, or Independent Gang Circulars. Steam-Canters, Steam Lifters and Loaders, and a general line of saw-mill machinery. Detachable Chain-Sprockets, Castings of _Gray- -Iron, Semi-Cast Steel, and brass castings for general use. “ Descriptive Booklet and prices mailed free upon request. P. Payette & Company Engineers and Machinists Penetanguishene, Ontario CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER rT vA Ay <4 u a ap iu i “Ss aq Coo i Ting ye M ¢ a oe ih ol THERE’S A BERLIN BAND FOR EVERY PURPOSE On Berlin Band-sawing machines are im- provements that cannot be bought e!sewhere at any price. And in the Berlin line of Band Rip and Re- saws there’s a machine especially adapted to whatever work you want to do. For resawing cants or planks or slabs, or ripping any kind of stock there’s a Berlin to do it at the lowest cost to you. Equip your mill with Bands of one make, head mill to Ripsaw. Install machines of sim- ilar design with similar operating devices. Then any operator can work well with any Rip or Resaw in your mill without any “breaking ine Each Berlin Band is adapted to certain ys ee (gee work. The close-coupled resaw with short, SOS 2 ae stiff blade and powerful feed works will take Re eee | all the cants dropped to it by two Band mills. ae i eee ie The Twin Horizontal with hopper feed, with its continuous cut, has a daily output of 45,000 board feet. The Band Rip combines quick, accurate operating with fast feeds and lowers produc- tion cost of ripping molding, flooring and spe- cial stocks. There’s a Berlin Band working near you, under conditions similar to yours. See it in operation. Talk with the owner. Ask for his name and address. This Band Saw catalog dieietes and des- cribes the line complete. pi Low Production Cost Write for it Today THE BERLIN MACHINE WORKS, Ltn. Hamilton, Ontario United States Plant, Beloit, Wis. — ° id | , oS Sa I | BERLIN. 1 yy: YS ; XN V4 i. ame <5 . 78 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER Horizontal Slab Re-Saw A Horizontal Slab Re-saw will increase the capacity of a saw-mill from 15 to 25 M _ ft. at a less cost for equipment > anda less cost for operation, than can be accomplished in any other way. One customer in Canada has purchased 7 of our Re-saws, another 4 and another 3. Catalogue gladly furnished without obligation to you. It also illustrates many special Box Factory Machines. The Stuart Machinery Company, Limited, Winnipeg, Man. Agents for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mereen-Johnson Machine Company,” ts. LOGGING LOCOMOTIVES The locomotive illustrated was built for MacKenzie, Mann & Co., Contractors, Montreal, Canada, and represents the latest development in this type of locomotive. It is-suitable for logging contractors, quar- ries, mines and industrial service. It will haul 1,875 tons on level, and 160 tons on 3 per cent. grades, Consult us when in the market. for new locomotives. Let us help you select the locomotive best suited to your needs. MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, LTD. Dominion Express Building, MONTREAL, CANADA CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 79 CLIMAX Improved Geared LOCOMOTIVES "Ron 908°” ae ® * A 62-ton cima Ogging Locomotives Locomotive Designed a a a SS Especially for Heavy Logging Work.” Climax Locomotives are successfully operated on steep grades and sharp curves. Any weight or gauge. Locomotives in stock for immediate shipment. Get Cetalog ‘* H.” CLIMAX MANUFACTURING CO., 313 W. Main Street, CORRY, PA. VANCOUVER MACHINERY DEPOT, LTD., VANCOUVER, B.C. Mikado Type Locomotive, Polson Logging Co. The Mikado is a good type for heavy hauling, where runs are fairly long and high steaming capacity is needed. The Especially adapted locomotive illustrated traverses 30 degree for heavy hauling curves, and can be used on rails weigh- on steep grades, TROUT CREEK ||” -| z Dh ace sharp curves and ing 45-50 pounds per yard. : It is simple LoGoInG co.L10. | | ST ee Revaa trackal Bor in construction, strongly built, and rides : gy ie, logging, switching well on uneven tracks. and pulling on main lines, mills, fur- When in need of a logging locomotive, maces and indus- consult ngine being operated by the irout Creek Logging Co., Ltd. trial purposes. of Trout Creek, Canada Just Off the Press—New Detailed Descriptive Catalog 108 G.C. The Baldwin Locomotive Works Heisler Locomotive Works Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. A. ERIE, PA., U.S. A. Whitney Engineering Co., Tacoma, Wash., North Western Sales Agent HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS of MONTREAL Logging Locomotives ghee knowledge and experience of fifty years in locomotive designing and con- struction is what you get in our logging locomotives. They are specially constructed for logging operations and will stand up to the severe service in which they are expected to run. They are as carefully designed and built as our 200 ton locomotives. Repair parts may always be obtained on the shortest notice. May we send you specifications ? Canadian Locomotive Company, Limited, Kingston Bo CANADA LUMBERMAN —~ . = — = = = ————> => = OO ————— SSN AQ No Mountain Pass too Steep for the Horse shod with Red Tip Calks Nowhere are surefooted horses more necessary than in the dan- gerous mountain passes and steep slippery hills encountered daily by the lumberman. Red Tip Horseshoe Calks here prove their value, and their cost is but a slight premium to pay as Horse Insurance. _ The horse shod with Red Tip Calked Shoes is fearless and cap- able and can do the work required of him without danger to life or limb. Ask your horseshoer or send for Booklet 4 ia | i ‘ The Neverslip Mfg. Company Canadian Office 559 Pius IX Ave., Montreal New Brunswick, N. J. pa) Factories | Montreal, Canada AND WOODWORKER WHY you should install the Mahony Blower System in your Planing Mill Fifty per cent. higher efficiency than any other on the market to-day, uses % less’ power, costs less to install, no cyclone re- quired, eliminates back pressure on thefan. I will undertake to increase the capacity of any system nowinstalled 50to 100% by the application of the Mahony Back Pressure valve on your fan, without using a scrap more of horse-power. YOU NEED this apparatusin your plant Write to-day for prices A. Mahony, 512 Wellington West, Toronto Modern Planing Mills ~ hone Use | SHELDONS _ EXHAUST See for yourself what our Exhausters will do for you in your particular plant. We guarantee our workmanship — and reasonable prices. ; . Send for: our latest Booklet Sheldons Limited - Galt, Ontario Toronto Office, 609 Kent Building Agents : Ross & Greig, 412 St. James St. Robert Hamilton & Cyv., Bank of Ottawa Bldg. Montreal ; 3 Vancouver 4 Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, _ Grose & Walker, 259 Stanley St. Calgary and Edmonton. Winnipeg The Only Electrical Paper in Canada A National Journal for : Managers Superintendents Useful to Electricians Subscribers and Engineers Profitable to of Advertisers Electric Light Plants For free sample copy address Hugh C. MacLean, Ltd. - 220 King Street West, TORONTO and Everybody Interested in Electricity CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 81 “ Superior Lath Machine — Lath Mills HIS sturdy lath mill has a ca- pacity of 72,000 laths per day. It is well built and moderate in price. There is much waste in every mill eat Than | that can easily be manufactured into The ‘‘Superior” machine is guaranteed lath by our improved lath mill. to run coolly being equipped with our ¢ . s - This machine is inexpensive in con- special design ring-oiling-boxes. struction yet capable of turning out ; the very best work. Write us for other particulars oe Lhe The Smith Foundry C O., Ltd. Get our prices and literature. Engineers, Founders, Machinists, Mill-Cutfitters, Etc. Maritime Foundry & Machine Wks. ~ Fredericton, N. B. - Limited Successors to McFarlane, Thompson & Anderson Mfg. Co. Chatham, 2 New Brunswick STAVES. - Se BARRELS. =“ COOPERAGE.. 2-25, “tS MOORS... fo. te. MANDLES* Sols oe PAN She cr RUS ae He SS CHURNS - i REE ERS Sie CANDY PAILS” 90° FISH-KITS- : BOX BOARDS: “BOTTOMS: CHAIR: STOCK’. Bae SHINGLES © “CLOTHES: PINS. LUMBER. | COCLPLEA TL PLANTS . In the “PROCTOR” VENEER DRYER ee tu ECL OF 3 you can dry veneers at less cost KEGS, STAVES ‘ | A and wi ess waste than in BAR race Perc 7 See ag FOR PRICES AND FURTHER PARTICULARS, “7 Send for Bulletin ADDR ESS. ; No. 4 ze Hes GERLACH @.cteyevano. Tre PAILADELPHIA EXILE Macrinery Co. -PAILADELPAIA, Pa. 82 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER | The Power Behind a Saw Mi is the vital point on which successful operation depends. The Mark of Oleh ty The conditions under which a saw mill en- gine works are neces- sarily severe, and to meet these conditions the designs here shown have been developed. These engines are of few working parts— as simple in operation as they are solid in construc- tion,—and they will plug along day in and day out with so little attention that it is no wonder they are favor- — ites with busy saw mill men. Write for Bulletins on Engines or any other saw mill ma- chines. Throttling Side Crank Engine. E. Long Manufacturing Co., Limited, Orilli,, Canada Represented by : Robt. Hamilton & Co., Vancouver Stuart Machinery Co., Ltd., Winnipeg Gorman, Clancey & Grindley, Calgary and Edmonton Williams & Wilson Ltd., Montreal CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER to take a big drop. The Sawyer “feels” lever. A kicking valve scares him off his work; a leaking valve just won't let him do his best. Both kinds are money losers for - WATEROUS VERTICAL STEAM FEED VALVES Will neither kick nor leak. In the first place, the vertical position of this’ new valve allows perfect drainage into the exhaust port at the bottom. Should the connection break the valve drops of its own weight and shuts off the steam. That's a safety feature. Write for Information Then, the exhaust—mostly water—doesn’t pass through the valve plug, but through the lower part of the valve chest. That's why the valve cannot kick. and Prices. And—most important of all—with the vertical valve there is no weight on the valve seat and consequently no wear and nolleakage. It's a teal steam conserver. Further, the Waterous Vertical Valve is balanced to work easy, thereis no dead steam between it and the cylinder. Just as soon as the’ sawyer moves his lever he gets the full “punch” of the live steam on his piston. That makes ee a fast, quick-acting, satis- factory feed. If yours isn’t that kind now, attach Waterous Verti- cal Valves and see what a difference they will make. The Waterous Engine Works Co., Ltd. BRANTFORD, CANADA Agency—H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver, B. C. Branch—Winnipeg, Man. CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER $5,000,000.00 gece) worth of mixed metals is what we market every year PEERLESS metal is compounded specially for sawmills and is the best on the market for that purpose. FAULTLESS metal is a high grade copper hardened alloy made for heavy duty work, sawmills and engines. Our policy is large tonnage, perfect alloys, and absolutely fair and honest treatment of the trade. We solicit your patronage HOYT METAL CoO., Toronto) Canada New York, N. Y. London, England bp St. Louis, Mo. BATTS LIMITED © THE WEST TORONTO oh E AT H F R mea "MS BELT Staved Columns Veneered Doors Newel Posts Sashes - Flooring Trim Pine Doors and Frames Turned Newel Posts and Balusters ial ros MONTREAL |‘ TORONTO : VANCOUVER BATTS LIMITED MANUFACTURERS The J. C. McLaren Belting Co. : Limited ; | , Ee OR ee | General Mill Supplies MONTREAL Limited H. Walters & Sons ir big TS eat VANCOUVER. 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