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Appropriations by Congress for Public Buildings iM

Address on Architecture 42

A World Wide Boom in the Iron Trade 44 45

Amending the Illinois Lien Law 48

An Electrical Organ Pumping Outfit 48

A Mammoth Block of Stone 55

Ancient and Modern Building in Palestine 56 57'

Architecture of the American Colonies 62, 63, 64, 65 66

Air Radiators 73, 74 75

America-Made Deep-Sea Cables 81

A German View of American Architecture 82

Assistant Ship-Draftsman 82

Architect and Public 86 87

A Lull in "Industrial" Booms 90

A Plan to beautify Market Street by B. J. S. Cahill

no, III, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 117

Books and Periodicals 60, 80 90

Color in Architecture 10

Changes in School Architecture 23 24

College Instruction on Insurance 83

Cologne Cathedral 83

Correspondence 120

Drury Lane Theatre lo

Electric Light and Power 83

Filtration of the Water Supply of Cities and Towns. .7, 8 9

Frost on Building Materials 21, 22 23

Hydraulic Mortar 72

Hydraulic Pipe-Sinking Machine 94

Index to Advertisers VI

Important to Architects and Others 16, 17 18

Illustrations 18, 34, 45, 54, 69, 77, 93 120

Information Culled from our Exchanges 34, 47, S7.

5S, 6y, 70. 7«. 79. So, 93 94

Interesting Experiments With Liquid Air 4t

Lead Glazes for Pottery 75, 76 77

Management of Quicksands in Foundations 12

Mammoth Reflecting Lenses 19

Masonry Construction 94

Notice of Meetings 21, 33, 45, 55, 70, 81 93

New York Happenings 43

New York Surprised Him 72

New Palace for the Crown Prince Yoshihite of Japan... 96

Our Supervising Architectural Club — The Octagon 42

Refinement in Building 95 96

Report of the National Convention of the Architectural

Societies 120

Semi-Aunual Summary of liiiilding News 6

Strange Machine Terms 80

Slag — Portland Cement 88, 89 90

Sotue Opinions on the Scheme 117, iiS 119

Testing ot Fire-Proofing Material 4 5

The Architect and Heating Specifications 12

Then and Now in Architecture 14. 15, 16. 26, 27, 28

38, 39. 40, 50, 51. 52. 53 54

The Senate and the Supervising Architect.. 29, 30. 31, 32 33

Trade Notes 33, 60 8i

The Advancement of Public Taste in Architecture. 34, 35 36

The Classification of Building Stones 43

The Reaper Claims a Pioneer Architect 55

The Protection of Tall Buildings 59

Tallest Chimney in America 60

The El Dorado School Building, Stockton, Cal 66 67

The Acoustic Properties of Brick and Terra Cotta.67, 68 69

•The State Against the Trusts 71

Talking Along a Ray of Light 71

ILLUSTRATIONS.

NUMBERS REFER TO NUMBER OF JOURNAL.

niVELLlNGS

Residences and Flats, Chas. M. Rousseau, Architect i

A Residence in Alameda, C. H. Russell, Del 2

Dwelling, Walnut and Clay, Curlett & McCaw, Archi-
tects 4

Kronenberg Building, Salfield & Kohlberg, Architects... 5

Residence, Berkeley, Wm. Mooser & Sou, Architects 5

Floors and Flats. Phelan Estate. Curlett & McCaw.

Architects 6

Residence, Pasadena, Cal., C. H. Russell, Del 7

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EDUCATIONAL

Accepted Design for Sacramento High School, John M.

Curtis, Architect 2

Proposed Building for Belmont School, Percy & Hamilton 4
Wilmerding School of Industral Arts, Curlett & McCaw,

Architects 6

Perspective View, Salinas High School, L. P. Stone,

Architect 6

College of Physicians and Surgeons, H. A. Schulze,

Architect 7

Library Building, Leland Stanford, Jr., University, Percy

& Hamilton, Architects, Interior of Reading Room 4
Design for a Library Building 7

PUBLIC

iMasonic Hall — Puljlic Library — County Offices — Areata,

Hundsoldt, Co , Wni. F. Smith, Architect 8

MISCELLANEO US

Design for a Proposed Hotel near San Francisco, C. H.

Russell, Del 2

Sketch of OfKce Building for E. P. Murphy, Shea &

Shea, Architects 3

Hotel Phcenix, Phcenix, Arizona, C. H. Russell, Del 3

Perspective Sketch, J. Murry, Architect 3

Study for a Hotel, F. R. Collins, Des. and Del 5

Competition Design for Business Block, Martens &

Coffee, Architects 6

Redwood City Bank, Martens & Coffey, Architects 7

Church of St. Matthew, San Mateo, Cal, Albert Pissis,

Archi tect 8

Sketch for a Fraternity Building, C. H. Russell, Del 8

Sketch by C. A. Meussdorfler, Architect 8

Phebe Hearst Architectural Competition, First Prize

Design, Mons. E. Benard, Architect 9

Scheme to Beautify Market Street, ets., by B. J. S. Cahill,

Architect 10

Building for Miller, Sloss & Scott, Albert Pissis, Architect 10
Phebe Hearst Architectural Competition, Second Prize

Design, Howells, Stokes & Hornbostel n

Phebe Hearst Architectural Competition, Third Prize

Design, Despradelles & Codman, Architects 12

Phebe Hearst Architectural Competition, Fourth Prize

Design, Howard & Cauldwell, Architects 12

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Index to Advertisers VJ

An Act to Kegiilnte the Practice of Architecture 2,3 1

Test of Fire Prooflng Material -1 .i

Scii.i-Annual Summary of Building News li

Witli the.studentsof Arcliiteotureof the Mark HoplEiiis Institute of Art li

Klltration of the Water Supply of Cities and Towns 7, 8 9

Notice of Meetings

Color in Arciiitectnre

Drury Lane Theatei'e

Management of Quicksands in Foundations 10

The Architect and Heating Specifications

Wages . nd Prices --

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[Vol. XX. No. I.

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Expense stop-
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January, iSgg.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCIflTIXT A.XP BUILDING NEW TEWS.

UNFAIR COMPETITION

Our reiriit iiiiiiouiu'ernent tlial iul'iiior g:f>oil>s had lioen sold and billed on the Coast as our (foods, and that our .
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our initials "K. & E. (Jo." .-inil wheretliereis roonifor it, with ourtrademark ^ ga- OurCIerman drawing instrument.- *^W

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HE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX No i.

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BUILDING NEWS.

BUILDIIMO NEWK.

Brii.niN<i; newm.

Baki-r near Fultoii. T\v<i-8lory fraiuf; o. Ad:i s.
Egertoir a, Curlett & McCaw; o. /,.*>. Kit-Id; si^ricil
Dpc. 13; filed. Pec. *_'2; cost $;i.72().

Broadway cor. Montgomery, Alterations and ad-
ditions; o. B. Cereghino; a, Depierre & Righetti; c,
li. Capurro; signed, Dec. '17, filed. Dec. 29; cost 52,040.

Cai>p net- 2.ilh and 2tjtli; Alteration to a cottage; o.
John W. Williams; c, Fred. Miller; signed, Dec 22;
filed, Dec. 23; cost 51392.

Cole near Frederick. Two-story frame; o. P. C
Kleversahl; a, Martens & Coflfee; c, A Gailbert; signed
Jan. 9; filed. Jan. 12; cost $2..^I0.

Clay corner liougli. All work except plumbing,
painting, marble and tile work for alterations to a
two-story frame; o, Lndwig Schwabacher, a. K. H.
White; c, Val Franz; signed and filed, Dec 20, cost
5H50.

DeviNHilerii near O'Farrell. All work except
plumbing and painting for frame builing; o, Robert
B. Hochstadtur; a, Saalfield & Koblberg: c. Ira W.
Colburn- signed, Dec. 27; filed, Dec. 28; cost 84,540.

Ferry Depot. (). Hurboi Commissioners; c. F.
Miller; cost 82,470.

Folsom near Ttb. All work except plumbing,
painting, mantels, chandeliers and shades for a two-
story frame; o. A.Panba; a, E.J. Vogel; e,C. Krecker
signed, Jan. 8; filed, Jan. 11; costS2.3H5.

Fulton near Webster. Alterations and additions
to frame building; o, !>arah A. Dick; a, H. Geilfuss;
e, C. Schutt; signed, Deo. 23; filed, Dec. 27, cost 51680.

deary No. 352. Alterations and additions; o, C. S.
Benedict; a. E. Kollofrath; c, J. Furness; signed,
Dec. 15- filed, Dec. 21; cost 53,645.

Mission near 3d. Alterations to Grand Opera,

House; o. The Morosco ,\musement Co.; a. Maxwell'

G. Bugbee; c, C. F. Ellis; signed, Dec. 28; filed, Dec,

2S; cost $1080. Painting, papering and tinting; c, '

Merchant A Nicbols; signed. Dec. 27; filed, Deo. 30-

' cost 511.50. i

Pieree near Green. Two-story frame; o, Mrs.
I Winifred Jennings; a, Wm. Mooser & Son; c, Fetter-
son & Person; signed and filed. Dec. 23; cost 52400.

I Powell near Geary. Lathing, plastering and cement
work; o, M. A. Dorn; a, Shea & Shea; c, Floodberg &
McCatTery; signed and flic d, Jan l>f; cost 514.50. '

Presidio, U.S. Government Reservation. Hospital '
bnilding— brick; c- J. H. Long; cost §113,339.50. '

MKcrRineuto corner Maple. All work except
painting, plumbing, gas fitting, electric wiring, heat-
I ing and ventilating for 2-story frame building; o,
Hahnemann Hospital College; a. Havens & Toepke;
c, (icorge R. Lang; signed, Jan. 10; filed, Jan. II: cost i
*772K.

siein.jr corner Broadway. All work except plumb- 1
ing, tiling, brickwork, excavating and cement work
for a 2-story frame; o. J. Swelgert; a, Wolfe & Mc-
Lensie; c, Chas. L. Williams; signed, Jan. 7; filed,
Jan. 17; cost 53065.

Taylor near Turk; Cast and wrought iron work j
for a ■5-story brick building; o, M, HelFernan; a, T. J.
Welch; c; Judson Mfg Co.; signed, T>cc 12; fllfd, Dec.
21; cost831ii5. Carpentry, glazin .hardware, plaster-
ing, ventilation; c, A. Jacks; signed, Dec. 12; filed,
Dec" 21; cost 312,300. Brick, stone and terra cotta; c,
M. V. Brady; signed, Dec- 12; filed, Dec. 21; cost 57890.
Plumbing; c, W. F. Wilson; signed, Dec. 12; filed,
Dec 21; cost S3000. Tinning, galvanized iron, copper
and bronze work; c, Wm. Cronan; signed, Dec 12;

I filed, Dec. 21; cost 82350. Marble and tiling work; c,

j W. H. McCormick; signed, Dec. 12; filed Dec. 21; cost
81125. Electric wiring; c. Gas ConsumeTS Ass'n;
signed. Dec. 12; filed. Dec. 21; cost 8161. Painting; c,
L.J. Dwyer; signed, Dec 12; filed, Dec. 21- c st S(i59.

, Sidewalk lights; c, P. H. Jackson A Co.; signed, Dec.
12; filed, Dec. 21; cost 5834. Electric ele atone. W. L.

I Holraan; signed. Dec. 29; filed, Ja . 5; cost 521-55.

, Heating; c, Geo. H, Tay Co.; cost S4.'i.

Golden Gate Avenue near Leavenworth. Three-
story brick; o, P. M. Neuman; a. Brother Adrian; c, '
1 obertTrost; signed, Dec. 19; filed, Dec. 20; cost $17,-
023.

Green near Buchanuan. Two-story frame; o, N.
Corinson; a, H. Geilfuss; c, W. Horstmeyer * Co.;
signed and filed Jan. 6; cost 5.3,145.

Kearny near Sutter. Alterations and additions
to brick building; o. Nathan and Louis Dusenberg;
a, Havens A Toepke; c, (icorge R. T-.ang- signe<] and
filed. Jan. 11; cost 51298.

9Iaiii near Howard. Four-story brick; *>. Pelton
Water Wheel Co.; a, W- J. Matthews; c, E. L- Halla-
wcll; signed. Dec. 17: filed, Dec. 21; cost 58450. Cast
iron and steel work; c. Dyer Bros.; signed, Dec. 14;
filed, Dec. 21; cost S3.i90.

Mason corner O'Farrell Alley. Heating plant in siiii liiloiii«» A % oiiiic l"i. Willo
4-slory frame building. O, Thomas Ashworth; a, < Two-st'jrv Ii:ime: o, A. A erle; c.
Newsom & Meyer; c. Geo. H, Tay Co.; signed, Dec. 9; ' sig;ved and filed, Jan. 7; cost 521.')0.
filed. Dec. 22; cost $126.5.

Tentli bet. I and J. Two-story fire engine house; o.
City and County of San Francisco; a, (-'. i.. Wilson;
c, C. F. sheibley; signed. Jan. 4; cost 557.50.

Vallejo near Fillmore. Two-story frame; o. Jolin
' W. Stetson; a. Martens «S Coftee; c, J. T. Lorent/.en;
, signed and filed, Dec. 29; cost 5377-5.

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; AI.AMEDA.

itnd Walnut.
Hatnniann;

story frame; o, George D. and Fannie H. Rborer; c,
Frederick Estey; signed. Jan. 16; filed, Jan. 18; cost
81 SOU.

Louisa street near Delaware. Frame dwelling; o.
Frank W*. v cLain; a, Belden & Cook; b. Anderson &
Stockholm; Signed, Dec. 27; nied, Dec. 28; cost 51360.

EA8T OAKLAND.

Glen Avenue near High. Frame building; o, E.
Clark; a, W. Smith; c. J. R. MacCiregor: filed, Jan. 3;
cost 51375.

PI.EA8ANTON.

Two-story building, all ;work except painting,
chimneys and hauling of materials; o, E. R. Lilien-
thall; c, John H. Harr; signed. .Tan. 12; filed Jan. 19;
cost5l3U.

SAN KAKAEL

Cole Tract, Magnolia Park. Alterations anil ;iddi-
tions; o, M. H. De Voung; a, Clinton Day; c, Jensen
& Schlosser; signed. Jan 1; filed, Jan 7; cost 313,466.

SAN LEANDHO.

Block 48. Brick factory bviililing- o. King-M4)r.-c
Canning Co.; o, A. Behrnd; c, Phil. Sheridan; signed.
Nov. 7; filed, Dec. 27; cost 514,512.

LOS ANGELES

J. F- Francis has purchased three lo:s on the south-
west coi'ner of West Ninth and Bonny Brae streets,
and intenps to build a reslaence on them in the near
future.

E. K. Brainard of the Econnmy Building ("u.. is
about to erect two .>room cottages on the north side
of 21st street, near San Pedro.

Arcliitects Eisen A Hunt are preparing plans for
Mrs. C' P. Canfleld lor a residence to be built on t lie
s(»ulh west corner of I':ighth and Alviuado streets.

Plans have been prepared for H. .\IcNcale. of south-
east corner of East Eighteenth and Essex streets, lor

: cottages of five and six rooms each, to be built on the
west side of (iladys avenue; bciween Fourth and

I Fifth streets.

Plans have been prepared for W. W . Holcoinb of
I 211 West First street for a two-sKn*y frame building,
to be built on the south side of i ast Third street, be
tween Los .Angeles and Wall.

McAllister corner Filmore. Alterations and addi- i
tions; o, (ieorge^il. and Emma Wellbrock; c. Andrew
Christenseii; signed. Jan. 10; filed. Jan. 14; cost 58440. '

BERKELEY.

('r,>*4lal Spriiit; 'I'rHi'l

L..I 12, Block S. Two-

Plans have been prepare
308 Henne block, for a tw(
be built on the east side (
Sixth.

I for W III. .\. Symmes, o,
-story tramr residence, to
»f Carondelet street, near

January, 1898.]

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

The Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

The Builders' Hardware, made by this Company, and used in connection

with the "Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines
of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment
in the trade and covers respectively, as used
with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to Prices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects.

Architects' Supplies

K.'iiflel A Esscr

Artificial Stone.

(iuodniau, Geo

Boilers

Kaluicillill * Clowes

Building Supplies.

STIlitll A ^'oUtlfi

('..I. Watorhonse

Building and Loan Assn.

Guiislnirgcr. Kinil

Brick Preservative

liiljot.'s

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CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Iron Hangers

Vail Hum. Ilia.". .!• Waterhouse, Aitelit vi

I Iron Works

I \\'(.-siiiii lion Works .\

Iron Cornices.

Cronan, Wra vi

\Vm. Heidt xi

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ivis. H. B. * Co

Sewer Pipes.

Gladding;, McHeaii A Co..

Sew/er Traps

liallaliiuiv, G. C

Incandescent Lamps

"lulirral Kk-l-tni- Co

Lumber.

Scott and ^■an Arsdalc.

XIV

xiv

.Sierra Lumber Co..

Cement

\V. K. i.rai-e A Co

Chimneys Patent.

Clawson

Door Opener

<i. Kischiiuillor

Engineers.

Tiltoil, I'lias. f<

Filters.

Rapid Safely Filler Co

Furniture and Upholstery.

Hateiiian, \V

Hardware

Vale A- TdWlie I.i.ek Co

Heating and Ventilating

W. ^lorgaii 4: (_'o

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Mantles Tiles, Etc.

Moiilague J; Co., \V. W

iialenian

Metal Lath

W.'sl'rii K.xpaiuied Metal Lath andBire
Proc.ling Co

Mortar Color

I abol's Mortar i olor

Paint.

L. R. Biitelieraiid Co

G. Orsi

Joseph Dixon Crucible Co

Paraffine Paint Co

Fuller * Co., W. P., <S Co

Paper.

Zellerbach & Sous

P. and B. Building Paper

Cabot's Sheathing and Deadening Quilt..

i Plaster.

I Lucas .^:(_'o

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

Hobro, W. D

GulicU & Welherbee

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Sash Lines.

Samsim Cordage Works

Shingle Stains.

iCaltolsl— C. J. Waterhouse— .\gent..
Pacific Hetinlng and Hitoltng Co

Sidewalk Lights

1'. H..lacksim A c..

Sliding Door Hanger

liuiiiiani, Carrigaii A IUo*ien

Siciwcll

Terra Cotta.

Gladding. Mclican A Co

Tin Roofing.

N. ^t G. Taylor Co

University

Ihirvard

Ventilators.

N. * (J. Taylor Co

Water Closets.

.Ii.hii IM'Uglas Conit>any

{ Window Cord.

I Samson Cordage Works

[ Windows-Revolving
I .1 K, and L. L. Kennedy ,,

Wood Preservative

Cabofs

Pacific Reflning & Kooflng Co..

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Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

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OFFICE •*08 CALIFORNIA STREET,

VOL. XIX

INDEX TO COXTENTS.

I rsj D

VI

Advertisers Index

An Electrical Inspector Wanted 6 7

An Explanation that Explains 50 51

An Office Buildin.i; with Features of Constrnction and
Sub-Construction Work that Involve Special Design

and Arrangement 67 68

Another Building Disaster 80

Asbestos Cement for Fireproofing 113 114

Books and Periodicals 8,20,46, 115 130

Business Mosaics 9

Birmingham's Building Curiosity 71

ing Notes 116

Buil

Burnt Woiid in Decoration.

.29

Convention of Sanitary Scientists 7 8

Correspondence 17, 18, 32, 54, bo, 81 112

Color in Street Architecture 123 124

Comparative Building 19 20

Carrick's System of Fireproof Construction 47

Changing Form of Stone by Pressure. .64, 65, 66, 67, 76

77 7<^

Cabots Shingle Stains 82

Deijopulation of vSan Francisco no

Destruction of the Baldwin 122

Dr. Bazet's Microbe Hatchery 122 123

lilectricity in Modern Buildings 46

lixperinienls on the Behavior of Cast Iron Colunuis in

Fire 93

Extending the Fire Limits , in

Ivngineers for Fire Protection 112

Fireproofing Concrete Floor Construction, The Test at

Wells, Fargo & Co's New Building 4

Fireproof Buildings and Low Insurance Rates 50

Fireproofing 69 70

I'"or Steel Construction 82

l'"rom Fort Point to the Cliff 134 135

Gesso Work 75 76

O o o d Lo c k s 82 83

High School Competition, Fullerton, Cal 28

How Two Wealthy Citizens Became Experts in Timber

Physics 41, 42 43

Hollow Tile Fireproofing in the Park Row Syndicate

Building 52 53

Hertz' Experiments on the Electro-Magnetic Theory of ■

Light 62, 63 64

Hotel Green, Pasadena 128, 129 130

Hydraulic Mortar 141 142

Index to Advertisers \T

Iron Door Shutters 55

SAN

FRANCISCO,

CAL., U. S. A.

D e: X .

1S9S.

Iron Shutters

68

January Building.

18

Les.son From Fire and Panic... 89, 90, 104, 103, 106. 114

115. 13'. '32, 143 144

Motlern A])[)liances in Quarries 32 33

Meeting of the Builders' Exchange 102, 103 104

Members of the Architectural Studio Hard at Work 124

More Residence Space 135

Notice of Meetings 9, 93,

130

Natural Building Stones of the PaciBc Slope (Granite). 16 17

New York Building Laws 137

Obituary 28 128

On the Saline Efflorescence of Bricks 78 87

Our F'oreign Visitors 106, 107 135

Programmes for the International Competition for the

University Buildings 9

Pressure Wanted From the Board of Fire Underwriters

of the Pacific 62

Painting Iron Work 91

Proposed New Constitution for A. I. A 114

Paint as a Protection From Rust 117

Pure Water in Cities 118

Pa.ssing of the Old Buildings 122

Protection of Iron and Steel Against Fire 136 137

Precocious Architects 142

Semi-Annual Summary of Building Operations 8 80

Slow Burning Construction 44

Southern Union Station at Boston 44 45

Stone 51 52

Simple Method of Making Decorative Brick 55

Some Points on Estimating 142 143

Te.st of Metal Lathing 3 4

The Enforcement of Building Laws 4 5

The Vacaville Union High School 10 11

The Worlds Artists Invited to Compete 11

The Electrical Wiring of Buildings 14 15

The Folly of Price Cutting 21

The Use of Sculpture in Architecture 21

The Best Fire Proof Construction for Buildings Occupied

for Mercantile Purposes... 22, 23, 24, 35, 36, 47, 48 56

The Lytle Fire Place Heater 24

The Electrical Wiring of Buildings 31 32

The California Un! -.^ity Competition 33 34

The Use of Stone in Skeleton Construction 43 45

The Steel Skeleton in High Office Buildings Given its

Initial Earthquake Test 38, 39 40

Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition... .58, 59 60
The U. S. Supervising Architect's Advertisement for

Proposals for Steel Work xxiv

The Keely Motor Up-To-Date 72, 83, 84, 94, 95, 96.

107, 108 120

THE CALll-ORXIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Critic-and the Architect 74 75

Tlie Action of Sea Water on Hydraulic Cements. .70, So

86 87

The Survival of the Fittest 82

The Use of Sheet Iron and Steel 88 89

Tests of Cast Iron Colunis 89

The Protection of Iron From Rust 92 93

The New Columbarium of Odd Fellows Cemetery As-
sociation of San Francisco 99, 100 loi

The Beginning of a New Era 1 10

The Hearst International Competition iii 112

The Acoustics of Trinity Church 124

Thirty-Second Annual Convention of the American In-
stitute of Architects 124. 125, 126, 127 128

Trade Notes 142

The Coming of the New School 135 136

The New Poodle Dog Restaurant Building.. 138, 139, 140 141

\"aluable Information Culled from Our E.\changes 57

68,69,78,79, 91,92, 117

Who is to Blame — And How Great is the Risk? 3

ILLUSTK ATIOX.

Niinibtrs refer to )!Uiiibei of /oiiiiial.
DWKLI.INGS

Residence for Ale.K. Young, Oakland, Cal., Architects

Percy & Hamilton 3

A Spanish Hacienda. D.J. Patter.son, Del 2

Residence for Mr. F. W. \'oogt, Alameda, Cal., Archi-
tect B. E. Renimel 4

Apartment House, cor. Geary and Jones, Architect C.

A. Meussdorffer : 5

Residence for Mr. J. H. Simpson, Oakland, Architect

A. W. Smith 5

Residence of G. A. Rosenberg, Alameda, Cal., Architect

Maxwell G. Bugbee 6

Cottage for Mr. M. D. Hall, Palo Alto, Architects, W.J.

Cuthbertson and E. A. Williams...: 7

The Hotell Nevils, Jamestown, Cal , Architect Geo.

Rushforth, Stockton, Cal 8

Flats for Mr. J. K, Aitken, Steiuer street. Architect

Maxwell G. Bugbee 10

Residence for Mr. A. Nowell, East Oakland, Cal,, Archi-
tects, Havens & Toepke 10

Residence for Mr, H. Huddleston, Washington and
.Spruce streets, San Francisco, Architects Percy
& Hamilton 10

Flats, Architects Havens & Toepke 11

Country Residence, Architect J. Murray 11

ECCLKSI.'VSTICAI,

The Catholic Church of St. Paul, Chicago, 111., F'ront
Eilevation, Side Elevation, Looking From the
Altar, Looking Towards the Altar, Architect

Henry J. Schlacks 4t. i

The Vatican Library, Rome i

Church for Holy Cross Parish, Architects Shea & Shea, 3

Design for a Church, architect Albert Sutton \

Interior, Church of the Holy Cross, architects Shea &

Shea 5

Design for a Church, architects Reid Bros 6

Study for a Church, architect C. A. Meus.sdorffer. ...^ 6

F'irst Christian Church, Los Angeles, Cal., architects

Austin & Skillings 6

EDUCATIONAL

The X'acaville Union High School, architects Cunning-
ham Bros 1

Youths' Directory, architect C, J. I. Devlin 4

Library and Assembly Hall, Leland Stanford, Jr..

University, Architects Percy & Hamilton 10

Mission High School of San Francisco, Cal., architects

Havens & Toepke 11

MERCANTILE

Wells, F'argo & Go's Express Building, San Francisco,

Cal, architects Percy & Hamilton 3

Design for a Stone Building, architect Albert Sutton 4

Tuolumne County Court House at vSonora, architects

Wni. Mooser & .Son, San Francisco, Cal 5

The Young Building, architects Kenitzer & Barth 10

Green Hotel Annex, Pasadena, Cal., architect Frederick

L. Roehrig 11

The Poodle Dog Restaurant, San Francisco, architects

Wm. Mooser & .Son 12

MISCELLANEOUS

The Arch of Titus, Rome 2

CVallery of Henry II., F'ontainebleau 2

Bed of Mnie, de Maintenon Fontainebleau 2

Interior View — West End, Temple Mission Lodge, No.

160 F. and A, M., architects Herman & vSwain.... 2
The Main Entrance — The East Find — Banquet Hall —
Interior Views — Temple Mission Lodge No. 169.

F. & A. M., architects Herman & Swain 2

Trans-Missi.ssippi and International Expositions Build-
ings— Fine Arts Building, architects Eames &
Young, St. Louis; Manufacturers Building, archi-
tect John J. Humphries, Denver; Agriculture
Building, architect Cass Gilbert, St. Paul, Minn.;
Liberal Arts Building, architects Fisher & Lawrie
Omaha, Neb.; Machinery and Electricity Build-
ing, architect Dwight H. Perkins, Chicago, III... 5
Sketch of Stable and Lofts on the Fllmswood Premises,

Los Gatos, Cal., T. J. O'Connor, Del 7

Alhambra Theatre, Corner Eddy and Jones, architect

M, J. Lyons 8

Interior Views of Poodle Dog Restaurant: — Suite on
Third Floor — Main Dining Room — Reception
Hall — Panel in Ceiling of Vestibule — Bath Room
adjoining each Suite — Banquet Hall — Design of
Handle on Entrance Door — Center Ch'andelier
in Main Dining Room — Kitchen Range. Archi-
- tects, Wm. Mooser (& Son 12

MONU.MENTAL.

Columbarium, Odd Fellows Cemetery, with Interior
\'iews and Line Drawings, Architect J. B.
Cahill 9

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VoLUMK XX. JANUARY 20th,

1899. Number i.

A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS OF THE PACIRC COAST.

CAUTION-Pay no money to persons representing themselves to be connected with the CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS
unless a written authority to receipt for the same is shown and accept no receipt unless it be on our printed blanks Al
Checks and Drafts are to be made payable to the order of E. H. Burrell.

T THIS time, the idea of a comprehen-
sive plan for the improvement of
of tile City of San Francisco is very
appropriate. The public spirit ex-
hibited by Mrs. Hearst and others
in helping towards this consumma-
tion is worthy.

The plan of the City as it is now.
very creditable for the time at which
it was laid out, and a good deal of
foresight was exhibited therein, not onlv foresight, but
an eye to artistic effect. What a prosaic City we should
have had to-day if the usual chequer-board system of streets
had been used universally, north and south, throughout the
whole city I We should have lost Market street with Twin
Peaks closing the vesta at one end, and the bay at the other,
forming a street of four miles, unparalled in the world.
^ The unfortunate part of the plan was that which made
the streets north of Market street to run to the cardinal
points instead of to the half points as it is in the south of
Market district.

The generally received idea on these matters is correct,
and an aspect N.E , S \\'., &;c., is far better for houses than
due north or south. &c. The sun in the former system gets
into every room.

The layout of the large quantity of vacant sand dunes to
the south of the Park should be certainly changed before too
late, and the south of Market system continued out there.
It would cost nothing to do, as the same amount of land
would belong to the owners, simply new description to the
deeds would be necessary.

This is only one of a very large number of improvements
which might be made; the extension of the Panhandle por-
tion of the Park being one which has already been brought
to the fore. Another is the necessity of the City imme-
diately seizing upon all the tops of the hills, and forming
parks thereon — Twin Peaks, Bernal Heights, and others.
Roads up the hills being laid out on the spiral plan.

Time does not allow of mentioning here all the desirable
improvements which would make of San Francisco the most
beautiful and healthy city of the world. All the elements
are here; it only needs the genius to mold them into shape.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT- AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

HE LATE Board of Supervisors ju.st
before they went out ofofficedid a just is
deed, when they paid tlie architects
who had put in plans for the City and
County Hospital, which w-ere after-
w'ards found useless from the fact that
the appropriation therefor had elapsed.

In such cases as this where it is manifest that an injustice
would be done if the strict letter of law were followed, legal
quibbles ought to be set aside and thus satisfaction should
be given on all sides.

The newly elected Auditor. Mr. Asa Wells, also acted
squarely in this matter and approved the demands as debts
honorably due by the City.

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF
ARCHlTEaURE.

TTTHE PEOPLE of the State of California, represented in
1 Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows :

Section i. Within sixty days from and after the passage
of this act, the Governor of the State .shall appoint ten
persons, which persons .so appointed shall constitute a
Board, which Board shall be known and designated as
the State Board of Architecture.

Five members of said Board of Architecture shall be resi-
dents of the Northern United States Judicial District of
California, and shall constitute the Northern District Board
for the examination of applicants for license to practice
architecture in this State. And five members of said Board
shall be appointed from the Southern United States Judicial
District of California, and shall constitute the Southern
District Board for the examination of applicants for license
to practice architecture in this State.

The districts shall be the same as the Northern and
Southern United States Judicial Districts of this State at the
time of the passage of this act.

Said State Board of Architecture shall be appointed by
the Governor, as follows ; Three members shall be ap-
pointed from the members in good standing of the San
Francisco Chapter of the American Listitute of Architects,
or some similar institute or association of architects, two of
whom shall be designated to hold office for two years.
Three members shall be appointed from the members of the
Southern California Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects, or some similar institute or association of archi-
tects, two of whom shall lie designated to hold office for two
years. One member shall be appointed from the faculty of
the Berkelev University, one member shall be appointed
from the teachers of the State Normal School at Los Angeles,
and two memlicrs, one of whom shall be a resident of the
northern district and one a resident of the southern district,
who shall be lawyer>. in good standing, and who shall have
been in practice for not le.--s than five years.

Each person so appointed shall liold office for four years
unless so designated to hold office for two years. And
thereafter, upon the expiration of the term of office of the
persons so appointed, the Governor of the State shall ap-
point a successor or successors to such outgoing person or
persons whose term of office shall have expired, to hold for
four years ; provided, that the membership of the Stat^

Board of Architecture .shall be composed as herein set forth.

Each member shall hold over after the expiration of his
term of office until his successor shall have been duly ap-
pointed and qualified.

Any vacancy occurring in membership of the Board shall
be filled by the Governor of the State for the unexpired
term, in like manner.

The members of the Board shall serve without compensa-
tion from the State.

The expenses of said Board shall be paid out of the fees
collected from applicants for licenses.

Sec. 2. The members of the State Board of Architecture
shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of
their office, take and file with the Secretary of State the
constitutional oath of office.

The said State Board of Architecture shall, within thirty-
days from and after their appointment, meet and elect from
their number a President and a Vice-President, one of
whom shall be a resident of the northern district, and
one a resident of the .southern district, and two vSecre-
taries, one from each district. The Secretaries shall also
act as Treasurers. The person receiving the highest num-
ber of votes shall be Secretary, and the person receiving the
next highest number of votes shall be Assistant Secretary.
Said persons shall hold office for two years, or until their
successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.

Sec. 3. The Board may adopt rules and regulations for
the government of its proceedings not inconsistent with this
act.

The State Board shall adopt a seal for its own use, and
one for each of the District Boards. The seal used by the
Northern District Board shall have the words "Northern
District" inscribed thereon, and the one for the southern
district shall have the words "Southern District" inscribed
thereon, and the Secretary and Assistant Secretary shall
have charge, care and custody thereof.

The Secretary shall keep a correct record of all the pro-
ceedings of the Board, which shall be open to public exam-
ination at all times. Six members shall constitute a quo-
rum for the transaction of the business of the State Board of
Architecture, and three members shall constitute a quorum
for the District Boards for the transaction of business.

Special meetings of the State Board of Architecture shall
be called by the {Secretary, upon the written request of four
of its members, and by giving twenty days' written notice '
of such meeting, and the time and place at which such
meeting is to be held, to each member of the Board.

The District Boards shall call special meetings, upon the
written request of two of its members made to the Secretary,.
and upon fi\'e days' written notice to each member of such
District Board.

Within thirty days from and after the date of their ap-
pointment, the State Board shall meet to organize, elect
officers as in this act provided for, and formulate and adopt
a code of rules and regulations for its government in the
examination of applicants for license to practice architecture
in this State, and such other rules and regulations as may
be necessary and proper, not inconsistent with this act.

The Board may from time to time repeal or modify its
rules and regulations, not iuconsi.stent with this act.

The State Board shall meet annually, on the .second Tues-
day in April, for the purpose of transacting such business
as may lawfull\- come before it, not inconsistent with this
act.

The District Boards shall hold their regular meetings for

January 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BLILDING NEWS.

the examination of applicants for license to practice archi-
tecture, on the last Tuesday of January, April, July and
October of each year.

The Board of the Northern District shall meet in San
Francisco, and the Board of the Southern District shall

Three Flats, Six ami Seven Kooriis. T.B Haiglit street, Arclntect (;lias. M.
Rousseau; Owner vieorge Marseley.

meet in L,os Angeles, and at such other times and places as
they may elect, to examine applicants for licenses.

Any person shall be entitled to an examination for a
license to practice architecture upon payment to the District
Board, when he makes application, of a fee of fifteen dollars,
which lee shall be retained b\- the Board : should the appli-
cant pass a satisfactor\- examination by said District Board,
the Secretary shall, upon the payment to him of a further
fee of five dollars, issue to the applicant a certificate, signed
by the President and Secretary, sealed with the seal of the
District Board, and directed to the Secretary of State, setting
forth the fact that the pensou therein named has passed a
satisfactory examination, and that such person is entitled to
a license to practice architecture in this State, in accordance
with the provisions of this act ; and upon the payment to
the Secretary of State of a fee of five dollars, the Secretary
shall at once issue to the person therein named a license to
practice architecture in this State, in accordance with the
provisions of this act, which license shall contain the full
name of the applicant, his birthplace and age, together with
the name of the District Board issuing the certificate, and
the date of issuance thereof.

All papers received by the Secretary of State on applica-
tion for license shall be kept on file in his office, and a
proper index and record thereof shall be kept by him.

Sec. 4. An\- architect in good standing, who shall show

to the satisfaction of the District Board of the district in
which such architect may reside that he was engaged ex-
clusively in the practice of the profession of architecture on
the date of the passage of this act, shall be granted a cer-
tificate, without passing an examination, on the payment to
the District Board of a fee of five dollars ; provided, such
ayplication shall be made within six months from and after
the passage of this act.

Said certificate shall set forth the fact that the person to
whom the same was issued was practicing architecture in
this State at the time of the passage of this act, and that the
person therein named is entitled to a license to practice
architecture without having passed an examination by the
District Board ; and the Secretary of State shall, upon the
payment to him of a fee of five dollars, issue to the person
named therein a license to practice architecture in this State
in accordance with the provisions of this act.

Each licensed arch tect shall have his license recorded in
the office of the County Recorder in each and every county
ill this State in which the holder thereof shall practice, and
he shall pay to the Recorder the same fee as is charged for
the recording of deeds. A failure fo liave his license so
recorded shall be deemed sufficient cause for revocation of
such license.

.Sec. 5- Six months after the passage of this act. it shall
be unlawful, and it shall be a misdemeanor, puiii.^hable by
a fine ot not less than fiftv dollars nor more than five huii-

8lore and Kesipen' e of S. C. .Spinney, Esii-; Chas. M. llouj^cuu. Arebiteel.

dred dollars, for any person in this State to advertise or put
out any sign or card or other device which might indicate
to the public that he was a licensed architect.

Architects' licenses issued in accordance with the pro-
visions of this act shall remain in full force until revoked for
cause, as hereinafter provided for in this act.

THE CALIFUKXIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

A license may be revoked for dishonest practices, or for
gross incompetency in the practice of the profession, which
questions shall be determined by the District 'Board of the
district in which the person whose license is called in ques-
tion shall reside or shall be doing business ; and upon a full

store and Two Flats. Five and Si.\ Rooms, Si h.r vii,,i, innirin inini ami
Fciiulli. I 'lias. M. Rousseau. Areliiteet; iHvner, Mrs. Emilie Ursin.

investigation of the charges by the District Board, an op-
portunity having been given the accused to be heard in his
own defense or by counsel, and upon the verdict of at least
four members of the District Board, the Board may issue its
certificate to the Secretary of State revokiug the license of
the person accused ; and the Secretary of State shall there-
upon cancel such license. And on the cancellation of such
license it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the District
Board to give notice of such cancellation to the County
Recorder of each county in this State, whereupon the
Recorder shall mark the license recorded in his office
"cancelled," After the expiration of six months the person
who.se liceu.se was revoked may have a new license issued
to him bv the Secretary of State, upon the certificate of the
District Board by which the license was revoked.

Every licensed architect shall have a seal, the impression
of which must contain the name of the architect, his place
of business, and the words "Licensed Architect," with
which he shall stamp all plans and papers prepared by him.
He shall also use the words "Licensed Architect" upon all
signs, cards and other like matter indicating or advertising
to the public his profession.

This act shall take effect from and after its passage.

TEST OF FIREPROOFING MATERIAL,

REMARKABLE test of the efficiency
of Asbestos Cement Kuhlewein v.'as con-
ducted on Wednesday afternoon. Januarj'
25, in the workshops of the Hermann
Safe Company, 419-423 Sacramento street,
of this city, in the presence of a number
of witnesses, which full\- confirmed the most favorable
results of the previous trials of the same material in this
city, and all that is claimed for this excellent fire-resisting
cement by its makers. Mr, Hermann, the well-known pro-
prietor of the Hermann Safe Company, had constructed a
drum of sheet iron (No. 12) with a 3-ineh lining of
Asbestos Cement Kuhlewein on the inside of the drum.
Into this receptacle the gentlemen present deposited
various papers. The drum was then closed and exposed to
a hot fire on a large blast forge for two hours and a quarter.
The drum Ijecame red hot in a few minutes, and the fire was

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T\vfnty-si.\ Rnoiii.saTul Store, 1:207 Market .street, Loiiis.Sclioeulierg, l\si]„ Owner
.Vrcliiteet, Clias, M, Rous.seau.

forced to the utmost during the entire lime. After the
expiration of two and one-quarter hours the drum was
placed in water, and when sufficientl}' cooled was opened.
All of the papers deposited in the drum were then removed,
and none showed the slightest influence of the exposure to
the fire and heat, being neither scorched nor discolored in
any way. The result was astonishing to those present, and
all agreed that they had never known of any material which
showed such resistance to fire.

Mr, T, H, Porter of the I'nderwriler^' Inspection lUireau

January, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

5

was one of those present, and he like the others was greatly
surprised at the result. He stated that he knew of no other
material which would stand such a test. The editor of this

t^iiiimrm<rmKKmfR''s^^^^''ms^aa

Ilcsideiii-e ol' S. I.imincr. lOsii,. riiu-si.. ncai" Biu'liaiinHii.
Arcliitt'ct C'lms. M. Rou.'^seau.

paper was also present, and can give any information de-
sired. Mr. Hermann, the safe-builder, was quite elated at
finding such material, which he proposes to use in his safes
as filling, thus making them practically indestructible. Mr.
Hermann is quite willing to arrange for further similar tests,
if it is desired by those interested in fireproofing material.

Mr. Towel, the Fire Marshal of San Francisco, has him-
self made tests with this cement, and recommends the use
of the same for fireproofing of iron or steel girders, columns,
.supports, etc., al.so for plastering of walls in frame buildings,
even, thus placing an impediment in the way of the rapid
progress of a conflagration, so as to give the fire department
a chance to confine a fire to the room or locality where it
originated and to save the rest of the building.

No fireproof building is safe without this material. Its
use is manifold. In fact, architects and builders are gener-
ally searching for just such building material as Asbestos
Cement Kuhlewein, which, at a comparatively low cost,
ensures the greatest safety possible under any circumstances.
It is easy of application, and can be used by any intelligent
workman. It is safe to say that within and without the
fire limits of this city the use of the cement will become
general. For fireproofing buildings it is essential, but even
frame buildings will become safer for life and property by
the use of the same. Why should anyoue use ordinary
plaster when at a trifling increase in cost he can have a

uastly superior article ? Fire insurance companies will
reduce the rate of premium on buildings where this material
is u.sed throughout, thus more than offsetting any slight
increase in the first cost. Wood can be made fireproof as
readily as iron. Doors can be constructed of it in very
liandsome designs. The material can be nailed, sawed,
jilaned, etc. Roofs constructed of Asbestos Cement Kuhle-
wein are light and fireproof; ordinary covering fs of the
thickness of i to 2^ inches. It should not be omitted here
that the Asbestos Cement Kuhlewein is al.so absolutely
w'aterproof. It is therefore a desirable material for lining
walls in cellars, etc., to avoid dampness. The material is
such a poor conductor of heat that hot air conduits covered
with the same and leading through ice-cellars do not affect
the ice in the slightest degree, nor does the temperature in
the cellar decrease the heat of the air in the conduits. The
German Navy Department use the material extensively on
shore and on board ship. Boiler-rooms, magazines, etc.,
are lined with the same, and woodwork is made fireproof by
a covering of this cement.

Asbestos Cement Kuhlewein is a slate-colored hydraulic
cement, and sets to great hardness, just like ordinary Port-
land cement. It is used without sand. The appearance of
work effected with this cement is very handsome. The
tensile strength of the cement is very considerable. A floor
made of the same is both substantial and handsome. Walls
plastered with this cement can he polished, or can be
painted, papered or decorated in any manner desired.

liMM^f

Three Flats, t*even and Eight Rooms, 132"^ Webster St., Mrs. C. Gaudin. Owner
Architect Cha«. M. Rovjsseaii.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

SEMI-ANNUAL SUMMARY OF BUILDING OPERATIONS.

IN tlie following tallies we present the number and value
of buildings erected in .San Francisco during the year
1898.

KOI! FIHST SIX M(jNTHS.-1S1).S.

- z - ■- I })rick - i - i Frame -'- o'- Altera- ^ :

'z. ' •!: ISinklins ";= '2 Building .:5 ..£ lions* ,;:

c-= -.~ Value := -- Value. := .; = Adrtit'ns c;

/. zZc Z=z.e Z = •^< o Value. "

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Total
Value.

.Tan'rv ,.

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-1 $

.i8,901

m

14

? 81.281'.

7

7

? 27.338

29

25

$ li;7,.52.5

ti

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(12,S7a

15

17

(i2.9.s4

li

13

:B..i80

40

189,443

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7

77.154

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37

1; 17. 382

11

13

5I.,S70

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5.

346,406

April

;!

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1(15.301

33

3S

139.221

l(i

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119,891

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72

424,413

Mav

4

12

l.il.108

19

2;i

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9

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41,815

32

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260,903

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8

20

313,961

2S

42

1.57,471!

14

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80

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Kol; sFCOXli SIX MONTHS.— 1.S9S,

1898

J- ^- i '^- 'i-. i Allera-

- = '^ t Brick "? = - S Frame s = o s tions *

"= ■ •: Buildina ':= "S Building .iS .£ Addit-

C.-5 i- Value, c::: -" Value. ^= * c ions

Z = -5 c Z. = Z c 2^5 Zg Value.

Z= Zc

Total
X'aUli-

.lulv

^

17

if

213,146

28

35

S 83,722

5

5

S

10,015

40

.57

$ 306,883

6

15

142,668

24

38

81,1.50

8

8

17,775

42

61

241,593

Sept

6

12

101,095

24

35

106,1.57

4

4

8,333

34

61

215 885

Oct

7

14

OS ,9 11

3?

47

r_>7,.533

13

13

20,975

.52

V4

217,419

Nov

4

4tl.7IS

23

.33

123,866

7

7

H..5S0

37

47

188,164

Dec

6
36

11

66,808

24

37

108,677

■'

•'

18,623

3o

.53

194,108

Total

76

3

642,346

1,55

122.5

« 631,3057

42

42

s

90,301

240

343

S 1,364,0.52

year for entering students and the construction class, to be
held on Wednesday evenings, was commenced with the rudi-
mentary principles. For the first subject, a suitable building
has been designed and all the details of its construction will
be drawn out-

The department in design will continue its tisual studies
with prominent architects as critics, and the regular Mon-
day evening will be occupied with subjects in design, chosen
w-ith a view of the coming exhibition, in which special at-
tention will be given to rendering. Also for this evening,
lectures by successful colorists will be provided, upon the
u.se of color in architecture.

The subject for the department in architectural history
will be. The Greeks and their Works, and the character, en-
vironments and architecture of the people will be entered
into at length.

The Sketch class will be resumed upon Saturday after-
noons as soon as the season permits of out-door studies
about town and country.

Architectural draughtmen wishing to join the classes
should apply to the secretary, G. Applegarth, 336 Sutter
street, room 8.

H'dTotal' 63 144 81,-501,6.53 .308 396 51,3.57,6.34 105 127 S 426.951 473 667 S 3,.586.3a8

To this amount has been added the further estimated
sum of $250,000 where costs have not been given, which
would make the total for the last six months $1 614,052 and
taking for the first six months of 1898 the amount of
$2,222,286 making a total for the year 1898 of $3,836,338.

We give the total values and numbers from 1S80
our readers may make a comparison:

1880 — 397 engagements, \-alue

iSSi— 533 ■' '^

that

1S82— 7S5
1883— 803
1SS4— 1.127

iSSq

-1.457

1886 — 1,148
1887 — 1,093
iSSS— 891

1889—1,081

IS90 — 1,037
I89I — 1, 162

1892— 920

1893— 905

1894— 947
1895 — 1,086

1896— 880

1897— 862
1S98— 667

i^i.754.435
3.790.7:
3,896,2
5,261,689
6,202,807
7,043,999
6,401,669
6,605,054
6,244,220
7,500,000
7,095,013
6,946,056

5.''^5f'.34i
3,962,532

4.529.839
5.199.235
6,223,375
4,460,133
3.83f^.3,v'<

WITH THE STUDENTS OF ARCHITECTURE OF THE MARK
HOPKINS INSTITUTE OF ART.

.;ix Flats. Kiv.- K nsiai'h. ..11 32 foot 1,01; M ililia stnet, lu'twcen SeM-utli anil

F.i'.:litli sireets; owner Kugi'iie raulrue, Ks.|.:
.■\ri-l]ltei'l Cli.-.K. M. l;ons-<eau.

'OL the regular meeting, on Wednesday evening, Jaiiu-
/ •*■ ary 18, the annual election of officers was held and an
interesting course of study was selected for the following
year.

It was decided to make ample provision at this time of the inc. Nkws for the year '98.

Subscribe for TuK Cai.ii-ornia Architkct and Bfii.n-

Two Flats, Six and Seven Rooms,

1630 McAllister Street,

Mrs. K. Granev, Owner.

Kcsidenci; of C. T. I'.\RKKK, Esi
Jacksou Street.

Residence of LiiONARi) Hass, E.sq.
30th near Warren Street.

CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

San l-'KANi isi I)

Chas. M. Rousseau, Architect.

Resilience of .\. Goodman, Esi;.,
S07 Brcderick Street.

VOL XX. No. 1.

JANUARY. 1899.

«

Two Flats, Five and Six Rooms,

2,^29 Harrison St.,
Michael Bobino, Esq., Owner.

Three I'lats, I'ive and .Six Rooms,

1816 Filbert St.,

W. BOG.^N, Eso. Owner.

Two Flats, Six and Seven Rooms,

510 Devisadero St.,

P. ROTHERMEL, Eso., Owner.

Three I'"lats, Seven and Fiyhl Room-.,

California St.. near Folk,

P. Clement, Esq., Owner.

Chas. M. Rocsseau, Architicct.

CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Sa.V 1''HAN' IS' H

VOL. XX No 1. JANUARY. 1899.

/\

Re>iaeiicc of lIoSICS Samui-X, ESQ.,
1442 KuUon Street.

j.O*>-'{^

Residence Northeast cor. Mc.Vllister and Devisailcro.

Residence Joseph Web-\, Esq..
440 ,\shbury St.

Residence of F. C. How.vRD, ESQ.,
1313 Howard St.

CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS
San Fr.\nci5co

Chas. M. Rousseau, Architect.

VOL. XX. No 1. JANUARY. 1899.

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THE CALIFORXIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEli'S.

FILTRATION AND

THE WATER SUPPLY
AND TOWNS.

OF CITIES

=^^^^^ ILTERATION, as a means of securing the
desired purity in the water, is strongly ad-
vocated in some cities where the improvement
of the supply is being made the subject of in-
vestigation, and the subject is just now one
of increasing interest and very vital importance.

The value of the filter for domestic use is not to be denied,
says the Scientific American. Thej' have the advantage,
because of their portable character and moderate dimensions,
of being readily cleansed or renewed ; but if they are
neglected, they may become a source of the very danger that
is sought to be avoided.

A city Alteration plant is a more diflicult problem. It is
expensive to install, requires an immense area, demands
constant inspection and a frequent renewal of materials, ail
of which will add materially to the annual municipal bur-
dens.

Whether the best known methods of filteration, as applied
to large water plants, afford the desired protection, especially
as regards the dissemination of disease, appears to be open
to some doubt.

From time to time, during the last two decades, the filtera-

Tliiee Flats. .Si^vcii ami Kight Koonis, liai Unchaniian Street; Owner
M. Aaiiiburger, Esq.; Chas. M. Ri>ii.sseaii.

tion and purification of water have been made the subjects
of special investigation by the Franklands and by the British
government through the medium of the laboratories of the
Army Medical School at Netley, .some of the investigations

being undertaken on behalf of companies supplying Kast
Loudon with water These and other investigations on a
smaller scale have supplied us with sufficient data to per-
mit reliable deductions to be made.

Ordinary filtering plants, as applied to municipal suppi)',

Two Flal». l-\»ur and Five liuum», l»c\i>inleru Street, near Washington
Owner Frank Kayser, Esq.: .\rcliilcot Chas. ;». . Rousseau.

consist of an upper stratum of sand .superimposed upon a
layer of gravel of gradually increasing coarseness : these
strata vary in thickness, from 14 to 28 inches of sand and
24 to 36 inches of gravel.

Common silicious sand that is not too fine — that present-
ing clean, sharp, angular particles is best— acts to a certain
degree mechanically. As the water passes through, the im-
purities held in suspension, whether organic or inorganic,
adhere to the angles and plane sarfaces of the grains. The
result is highly satisfactory as far as it goes: but the action
upon organic matters is very imperfect. Further, as the
sand becomes incrusted with inorganic material, it rapidly
loses its effect upon the organic, and thus ceases to act as a
filter. On the contrary, if not frequently renewed, it may,
after a considerable period, become an actual source of
danger, b\ further impregnating water with material re-
moved by previous filtrations.

Free ferruginous sand is more effective. It will, for a
time, arrest all, or nearly all, organisms: but after being in
constant use for a fortnight, in contact with water of the
average character afforded by running streams, its value is
considerably reduced. Safety, then, would demand that
such filtering material be replaced with new, at certain
stated intervals. Nearly as good, but not quite, is fine, well
washed white sand that has been roasted to redness; and its

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

virtues may be rewarded by subsequent treatment at high
temperatures.

The material obtained by roasting hematite ore, and wliich
from time to time has obtained unstinted praise, is merely a
porous metallic iron with manganese oxiik-. It uccupies a

■"i-

Three Fl.its, Six and Seven Kooras, Pine Street near I.yon:
Arehiteet Clias. Si. Rousseau.

llwner \. ('. clar 1;

space of about twenty cubic feet to the ton. As regards
waU-r i'.s action is both mechanical and chemical. Like
~-and, it arrests inorganic matters, and at the same time
oxidizes organic material held suspended in solution ; it even
in a measure decomposes the water, setting free a portion of
its oxygen to reinforce [that evolved from the manganese.
The experiments of the Franklands, and of Parke, prove
that this material can be depended upon to remove the
greater part of dissolved organic material, and, indeed, all
such, if the exposure to its influence be sufficiently pro-
longed, and the resultant filtrate is bright, clear, and pure,
and may, moreover, be stored for a long time without under-
going change. Its power is much more enduring than that
of any other known substance or combination of substances ;
the great drawback being that, when once it is loaded with
organic matters, it must be immediately renewed. More-
over, as hematite ore is very abundant in many districts of
the United States, its cost for this purpo.se is fairly low.

" Magnetic carbide," so called, is prepared by roasting in
a retort equal parts of red hematite and sawdust. Its value
IS not equal to that of any charcoal, and is decidedly inferior
to hematite alone. " Manganous carbon," or "carbide," is
another compound, of about equal value. It is claimed to
be a mixture of animal charcoal and manganese oxide sur-
rounding a block of "specially prepared carbon." "Carbo-
lite"' is of a similar nature, Itut is reputed to be even more
expensive without proportional increase of value. "Polar-

ate" is another substance for which extravagant claims have
been advanced. It is a magnetic, spongy carbon, consisting
of iron oxide, along with some silica, alumina, and carbon-
ates. It is understood to have given good satisfaction as
regards house and small filters, but, like all other agents,
requires to be renewed. It can readily be imagined that,
like all Alteration materials, by neglect it may defeat its end
and become a positive source of impurity.

A compound that has obtained no little reputation in
Fiance among the non-expert — perhaps becau.se it is a
purely Gallic product — is made i;p of manganous carbon and
lime permanganate. It purports to be not only equally
effective as regards either mineral or organic substances,
but also to completely sterilize any fluid brought in prolonged
contact therewith. Manifestly this is a case of claiming too
much, since there is no substance available for domestic or
corporation purposes that is capable of removing all bacilli.
Further, certain bacilli are essential to the purity of water
that is to be stored and exposed, as in a corporation reser-
voir. Even the solid block of specially prepared porcelain,
operated in connection with an air pump, as employed in
physiological laboratories, is not invariably efficient. The
theory advanced, however, becomes plausible, doubtless,
when founded in the ears of the laity ; for it is declared that
decomposition is induced by the manganese in the presence
of organic matters, whereby they are "turned into oxygen,"

Three P'iats, .^is and Seven Hnoins. .laekson Sti'eet. near .Ma.^un; Owner
(JeorKe H. .Jacobs, Es(i.; .'\rehiteel ('li;is. .M. Housseau-

while the lime "consumes the micro-organisms." Even ac-
cepting the foregoing as possible, it at once is made obvious
that the value of the material as a filter would be limited ■
Having once parted with its oxygen and become simple

January, 1899.

THE CALII-ORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

metallic manganese and lime, new sources of oxygen and but reduced coke is in general more efficient than either,

renewal of chemical composition would speedily he de- retains its essential filtration qualities longer, and for a time

manded. may be renewed by heating and the addition of a modicum

Animal charcoal, deprived of its calcium phosphate and of new material. It ranks .second to hematite,
carbonate by repeated washings or by treatment with hydro-

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

San FKA.Ncisto L'HAriKii, A.mekican Institute of Archi-
iK(n'.», meets second Friday of each month at 408 California street,
at 4 p. m.

Skth Babso.n, Pres. H. A. Schultz, Vice-Pres.

Oi.ivKR EvKRKTT, Se(;. John M. Curtis, Trea.s.

iSoUTHEK.N' L'AI.ll-OUNlA CHAPTER AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF

Architects, meets first Wednesday of each month at 114 Spring
street, Los Ai.geles, Cal.

Thioo. A. EisEN, Prks. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

William C. Aikhn, Sec't. August Wackerbartk, Treas.

WASlIKNtiTON (JhAPTEK AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCH I

■lEcrs, regular meetings at 8 o'clock v. m., the first Friday of each
month, except July and August.

Jos. C. HoRNHLOWER, Pi'cs. .Tas. G. Hill, Vicc-Prcs.

E. W. Dunn, Jr., Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Associ.vTioN OF .\RciUTECTS <iK ARIZONA, meetings lield at
Pliociiix, Arizona.

I). W. Millard, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Three Flats. Seven and Eiglil Rooms, 2028 .SllUcr Street; Owner .John Herimn;
Architect Chas. M. Rousseau.

chloric acid, has long been deemed one of the best ol filtering
materials — and this is as true as regards many fluids.
Brought in intimate contact with water, it removes the sus-
pended matters, organic and inorganic alike, the filtrate
yielded being very clear and bright. But this substance
also has its liniit:itions. At first the organic matters are
completely oxidized, but after a very brief period it becomes
wholly inoperative.

In connection with the experiments conducted at Netley,
personally repeated and verified by Percy Frankland, it was
discovered that while animal charcoal, for a considerable
time, has a very rapid and powerful effect upon dead, de-
caying, or wholly decomposed organic matter, it speedily
allowed fresh organic matter to pass through but very little,
if at all, changed. "Also that the filtrate requires to be
utilized almost immediately, since it is prone to be speedily
charged with new organisms. Again, its value is in a
measure determined in proportion to the pre-existing purity
of the ivater filtered, and to be at all efficient it requires to
be placed as often as every three months, and with very bad
water, as frequently perhaps as every fortnight.

.Vegetable charcoal, as had from the combustiou of wood,
peat, and seaweeds, is less efficient than the animal product ;

Technical Society ok the Pacific Coa.sx, meets first Friday'
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building. -

E. J. MOLERA, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-i»rep.

Orro Von Geldern, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Master Pmmiseks' A.ssociation, meets every first and third
Friday of eacli month at tlie Flood Huildiug.

.)as. E. Briit, Pres. J. L. E. Finiiun, Sec.

BuiLiiEK.s' E.xcilANfiE, Directors meet fir.-it Friday in each
nmiitli at Mission and New Montgomery.

8. H. Kent, Pres. J as. A. Wilson, Sec.

Ma.sons' and Bu
iiig of each moiitli.

.■\DAM Beck, Pres.

iDERs' ASSOCI.VTION, meet first Friday even
M. V. Brady, Sec.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

COLOR DECORATION.

THE follow-iug extract i.s from a lectvire delivered by Mr.
F. Scott Mitchell before the Master House Painters,
Association of Hartlepool, Eng.:

" An}- color may be made to serve two or more purposes
by its use in different positions: (i) With respect to shape of
surface covered — concave surfaces add a gray shade and sub-
due the tone of the color ; convex surfaces reflect a maxi-
mum of light with the color, which thereby appears lighter
and brighter ; and flat surfaces give a medium effect. An-
other color should always intervene to give full value to this
arrangement. ( 2 > With respect to contrast with other colors
in juxtaposition — a medium tone of color will appear dark
by contrast with lighter tints, and lighter when opposed to
rich, darker colors. It will appear assertive or subdued as
it is contrasted with colors more or less subdued than itself.

Country houses admit of cooler coloring and plainer sur-
faces, because of the ever-present beauty of nature's land-
scape with flowers and foliage, that contrasts to the disad-
vantage of man's best handiwork, and if ornamental decora-
tion be applied it should be of strictly conventional design
on this account. Likewise, all coloring should be in
neutral tints and shades, its value thus becoming enhanced
by contrast with the incomparably brilliant products of
nature all around.

Shop fronts in large and manufacturing towns should be
always painted in light and cheerful tints, in face of the
prevailing custom to the contrary. Wherever this course
has individually been adopted, it has been proven that pale
colors, if well varnished, last as long as their darker con-
temporaries, which are often a dirt color to begin with,
while the lighter coloring actually mellows with age, and
looks cleaner through the dirty accumulation of long neglect
than the darker color did at the start. It is generally ad-
mitted that not only do the displayed goods look their best
in contrast with pale tints on shop fronts, but the appearance
of a whole street is improved, and thereby the whole town
appears to greater advantage where this is already the pre-
vailing custom.

Entrance halls should appear of medium warmth and be
cheerfully inviting in general coloring, as special contrast to
the locality outside.

Drawing rooms should present a smart contrast to the en-
trauce hall, though still cheerful in treatment, as it is essen-
tially a room for the entertainment of friends. Coloring may
be light and airy, and such as will emphasize the complex-
ion and dresses oMadies, as the drawing room is where they
lice.

'Uld be rich in coloring and not too dull.
Tlicy ^b. uid always be suggestive of richness and bountilul
provision of the prime necessities of life, and sufficiently
cheerful to have a stimulating effect on any who may ap-
proach the dining table with appetites impaired by worry
or anxiety.

Bed rooms should give the impression of repose and clean-
liness above all else, though not depressingly dull, since
when sickness necessitates the occupancy of the room for any
length of time, its decorations have much to do with the
comfort and even the health of an invalid." — The Canadian
Architect and Bnilder.

DURY LANE THEATRE,

ELECTKICVL STACE APPLIANCES.

HE proposed application of electrical
power for mounting pla\ s at Drurv
Lane <jn the lines advocated In- Mr.
Edwin O. Sacks has now taken a tangi-
ble form in the completion of the first
section of the stage installation in time
for the im]iendin,g pantomime.

Mr. Sacks' present work refers principally to the stage
floor and its movability in sections above and below the foot-
lights. The total area now already movable by mechanical
power exceeds 1 200 square feet.

The electrical appliances just completed take the form of
so-called "bridges" each working independently. Each in-
dividual .section measures 40 feet by 7 feet, and weighs
about 6 tons, of which about 4 tons are counterbalanced.
They can travel about 20 feet vertically.

The motive power is from the ordinary electric supply
mains over a four-pole motor, developing 7 '3 H P. at 520
revolutions per minute. The "bridges" are suspended from
cables, and these, working over the motor allow the former
to be raised with the necessary live load at rates varying
from 6 feet to 20 feet per minute.

Mr. Sachs has arranged for every possible safeguard
against accident, the "bridges" themselves being so con-
structed that in the event of derangement of current the ap-
pliances can be worked by hand gear. Automatic switches
are provided so as not to be entirely dependent on the at-
tendants, and automatic catches will work in case of rope-
breaking. Special locking gear has been installed to hold
the "bridges" stationary at certain points, such as stage
level, and a very large factor of safety has been allowed in
apportioning the strengths and weights in the various parts
of the mechanism, having special regard to the ever-increas-
ing scenic requirements under Mr. Arthur Collins' able
management.

As regards the economic aspect of the electrical installa-
tion the initial outlay on Mr. Sachs' system is about half
that of Continental hydraulic work, and this is allowing for
English contractors as against foreigners. The mainten-
ance is minimal, whilst the actual working only costs a few
pence per performance. The saving in manual labor on the
stage is very considerable, whilst the h5'giene of the theatre
is niateriallv raised by the absence of w-oodwork. This is
the first application of electrical power to the English stage.

For the successful execution of this work, Mr. Sachs is
primarily indebted to the enthusiastic encouragement of Mr.
Arthur Collins, who is the first manager to have introduced
modern methods on the stage, and deserves the congratula-
tions of the technical professions. He has been ably seconded
by the Thames Ironworks, who acted as contractors, their
engineers Messrs. Stew-art & Grove having to meet innumer-
able difficulties, as most of the work was carried on at odd
moments or at night during the run of " The Great Ruby."

MANAGEMENT OF QUICKSANDS IN FOUNDATIONS.

yifWENTY-FIVE years ago, anticipatnig that I would
J. probably have to contend with quicksand in my work,
saxsj. B. Gibson, in Clay Record, I read upon the subject
everything I could find, but with very little satisfaction.
In fact the theories set forth by the majority of w-riters on
the subject were virtually of no use when I met with the
actual facts in the course of my experience. I investigated
the matter very thoroughly, however, finding a very essential
point in the fact that in all quicksands a great variety ex-
ists in the sizes of the atouLs, this variation requiring various
plans to he tried to successfully contend with the difficulties
that must he overcome.

I did not have long to wait before meeting with a quick-
sand bottom. I was then engaged on the foundations of the
bridgework of a railroad in Iloboken. In foundation eas

January, 1899.

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I r

of Henderson street, we had to go two feet into a bed of
quicksand to get our depth. In this case it happened that I
had a large bank of oyster shells in the way, which I
utilized. I cribbed my sump large enough to give me plenty
of room, mixed the oyster shells with gravel, and put a bed
of the mixture all around the sump, shoveling the sand out
of the middle and allowing the mixture to sink until I got
below the required depth, the mixture closing in and making
a solid bottom for sump. After this I uncovered about ten
feet square section of the sand, throwing out the sand as
quickly as possiljle with as man\- men as could conveniently
handle a shovel. The moment the required depth was
reached we covered the bottom with a foot of the gravel and
shells. When this was done and walked over, it would all
be in a movement, but after standing a few hours it would
become perfectly solid. The cause of its becoming solid is
that the larger atoms of the sand passing up through the
mixture adhere to the shells, gradually closing up all the
crevices. Leading drains across the foundation we success-
fully completed the work. After this I used crushed stone
with better results than with the gravel.

Some years later, when superintending the construction of
a large tank — 200 feet in diameter — for gas holder in Brook-
lyn, at thirty feet in depth — just the depth we had to go —
we uncovered a quicksand bed. The contractor was very
much excited, having previously lost several thousands of
dollars in a similar case. I proceeded this time with crushed
stone in getting my sump down, sinking a wall of broken
stone all around the well hole, got our pipes into their proper
depth and made this our sump, leading box drains from this
point all over the bottom, uncovering sections of ten feet
square and replacing • with crushed stone a foot thick, com-
pleting the whole bottom on this system with entire success.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

SHIl' DRAFTSMEN ,\ND ASSIST.\NT SHIP DRAFTSMEN.

ypHE United States Civil Service Commission announces
i. that the following change will be made in the examina-
tion for Ship Draftsmen and Assistant Ship Draftsmen,
beginning February 7, 1899 (see Announcement No. 41,
November 13, 1898):

The examination will consist of the subjects mentioned
below, which will be weighted as follows:

EXAMINATION FOR SHIP DRAFTSMEN

SUBJECTS

I — Applied mathematics

2 — Ship calculations

3 — Ship drafting

4 — Practical ship building

5 — Technical education and experience

WEIGHTS

15

15
30
15
25

Total 100

Time allowed : Four (4) days, divided as follows : First
day, subject i, five hours : second day, subject 2, six hours ;
third day, subject 3, seven hours ; fourth day, subject 4,
six hours.

ASSISTANT SHIP DRAFTSMEN EXAMINATION

I— Pure and applied mathematics - - - 20

2 — Practical ship building - - - 20

3 — Ship calculations ... 20

4 — Ship drafting - - - - 20

5 — Technical education and experience - 20

Total TOO

Time allowed : Three (3) days, divided as follows :
First day, subjects i and 2, seven hours ; second day, sub-
ject 3, seven hours ; third day, subject 4, seven hours.

As a result of this examination appointments will also be
made to the following named positions :
Ship draftman, Crescent Ship Yard, Elizabeh,

N. J. - - - $5.00 per diem

Ship draftsman. Office Naval Constructor,

Philadelphia, Pa. - - $5.00 per diem.

Asst. Ship draftsman. Under U. S. Superin-
tending Naval Construction, William
Cramp & Sons - - - $4.00 per diem

Asst. Ship Draftsman, Navy Yard, Wash-
ington, D. C. - - $4.00 per diem

GENERAL LAND OFFICE (DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR).

The United States Civil Service Commission announces
that examination will be held on February 15, 1899, com-
mencing at 9:00 p, M,, at any city in the United States where
the Commission has a board of examiners, for the position
of Examiner of Surveys, General Land Office (Department
of the Interior), at a salary of $5.00 per diem.

Jphe examination will consist of the subjects mentioned
below, which is desired to fill.

The examination will consist of the subjects mentioned
below which will be weighed as follows :
Letter writing ' - - - 5

Arithmetic - - - 10

Theory and practice of land surveying - 15

Public land surveying - - - 30

Observations for meridian - - 10

Use and care of solar compass and transit with solar

attachment - - " - 15

Experience in public land surveying - -15

Total TOO

Two days will be allowed for this examination.

Applicants must be between 21 and 55 years of age and
physically sound. The medical certificate in Form 304
must be executed.

This examination is open to all citizens of the United
States who comply with the requirements, without regard
to race or to political or religious affiliation. All such
citizens are invited to apply. They will be examined,
graded, and certified with entire inpartiality and wholly
without regard to any consideration save their ability as
shown by the grade they attain in the examination.

Persons desiring to enter this examination should at once
apply to the secretary of the board of examiners at the post-
office, for application blanks (Forms 304 and 375), which
should be properly executed and promptly forwarded to the
Commission at Washington, D. C.

144

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITElT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. i.

WAGES AND PRICES.

THE ARCHITECT AND HEATING SPECIFICATIONS,

IN the rise and fall of wages and in the variations of tiie
purchasing power of a dollar, we have a phase of the
monetarj- and industrial problems. In a recent investiga-
tion made by the State Bureau of Massachusetts, some valu-
able information has been secured regarding the ups and
downs of wages and prices in that State. The following
table gives the weekly wage rate in such industries where
the comparisons extend to 1872 :
Average weekly wages 1872 1881 1897

Blacksmiths

$16.44

$16.38

$16.00

Boot; and shoes

12.71

1 1.06

1 1.90

Building trades

15.66

1 1. 00

15-S3

Cabinet making

14.21

1 1 . 5 1

13.20

Carpetings

4.89

5-94

8.26

Carriages

17-31

13-43

'■3-5'

Clothing

9.71

10.90

9 01

Machinery

13-84

16.48

10.80

Metals and metallic

good;-

; 6.06

13-52

9- .SI

Paper

7-37

9-47

9-3'

In commenting upon this report the Springfield (Mass. )
Republican editorially says ;

" In six of the nine industries specified average wages are
lower to-day than in 1872. Agricultural wages per month
with board was $23 in 1872, and $18 50 in 1897. Cotton
mill wages are given as $759 weekly average in 1881, and
$7.71 in 1897, the latter returns having been obtained prior
to the general ten per cent reduction of last wnnter. Com-
pared with 1 88 1 wages are more generally higher, and this
is true not only of the industries mentioned above, but of
others, such as the wooden manufacturers, straw goods, stone
cutting, rubber goods, printing and glass making. In
hosiery and leather wages are lower than 18S1. Wages as a
rule were lower in i860 than in 1872. These figures of
course are more or less effected or modified by local or special
circumstances, and are not conclusive as to conditions else-
where. They are, however, in a general way indicative of
the trend of wages in nearly all industries. The tendency
in the majority oi trades has been downwards since 1872,
with the added fact that more is beii-j, done for the same,
mcney now th.Tn then. Work is done under high pressure,
and the tnrr over of products is much more rapid and larger.
This id d, the vital point of the question lies in the

increasf . -ease of the purchcu-ing power of the wage

paid to labor.

In a tabulation of twenty-two articles of food, clothing and
that of rentage or housing, it is shown that the dollar of
1897 will buy more in ten cases and less in twelve than in
i860, but as compared with the prices of 1872, one dollar in
1897 will buy less in only one case. In some manufactured
articles, such as boots, flannels, shirting, cloth, etc., the
purchasing power of the dollar has largely increased, in
some cases to twice its value since 1872. The conclusion
reached by a fair com]iari,son of wages and prices, is, that as
a whole, the toilers of the country are moving onwards to a
higher style of living, have more comforts at less cost than
those of a few decades ago, are better clad and housed, and
in comparison with the industrial classes of some European
countries the American mechanic and laborer if not in clover
is certainly now in straw. This is not saying that in some
lines of industry wages are miserably inadequate, or the
pressure of toil abnormally severe, or that wages and prices
are not manipulated by un.scrupulous parties for per.sonal
or corporate aggrandizement, or the problem of the unem-
ployed is less grave or menacing than heretofore. For all
of this, however, the bulk of the people are moving in line
to better conditions. — .Ige of Steel.

llfHE province of architects where specifications call for
i. heating apparatus is illustrated by a contract which
was entered into between an owner and a contractor, where-
by the latter agreed to build for the former a hotel, and the
articles of agreement referred to certain drawings and speci
fications as a part of the contract. This also contained a
clause as follows : "Should any difference of opinion arise
respecting the true construction or meaning of the drawings
or specifications, the same shall be decided by the architect,
and his decision shall be final and conclusive."

One of the specifications was as follows : " Furnace.
The same to be furnished and set up at the designated
place; a No. 14 Mott furnace, with the usual fixtures,
furnished with cold air ducts, etc. ; for general heating of all
the halls, cafe, offices, parlor and other parts, as per the
plans prepared for heating. The furnace to be set up in the
best possible manner, and so arranged as to give the best
possible results, and on the floors the requisite warm air
re.gisters as marked, the registers to be not less than 12 by 14,
and to have an independent line for each register."

Out of all this .grew a controversy as to whether it was the
duty of the contractor to put in such apparatus. The con-
tractor claimed a fulfillment of the contract without having
put in the heating apparatus, and fell back upon a decision
of the architect that he was not bound by the contract to
put in anv sort of heating apparatus. The trial court said
about it that if the architect, under the authority given him
by the contrrct, decided that it did not include an obligation
on the part of the contractor to put in the heating apparatus,
there would be no obligation on the part of the latter to put
it in.

But the Supreme Court of Georgia, in reversing the judg-
ment rendered in favor of the contractor, for error in the
trial, holds ( Mallard against Moody, 31 Southeastern Re-
porter 45) that the clause in the contract relative to the
power of the architect did not authorize him to decide that
the contractor was not bound by the contract to put in the
heating apparatus ; and that the architect's certificate
thereafter, that the work had been completed according to
contract, did not bind the parties as to this matter, the con-
tractor not having put in the heating apparatus.

Under this clau.se, the Supreme Court maintains, the
architect had power simply to pass upon the meaning and
construction of the drawings and specifications. He had the
power to decide whether the work done was of the character
or ([uality mentioned in the specifications. The specifica-
tions called for one Mott furnace, with usual feaxtures, etc.
The architect had power to decide, had the contractor put in
the furnace, whether it was the furnice required, and
whether the usual fixtures, cold air ducts, etc., were fur-
nished according to the specifications, whether the appara-
tus heated the halls, cafe, offices, etc., and whether it was
in accordance with "other parts as per the plans prepared
for heating. ' ' He had also power to decide as to the materials
used, and as to whether the furnice and fixtures were put ud
in a workmanlike manner.

In short, the court holds that the architect could construe
the contract and decide what it meant, or determine the
nature and character of the work or materials required, but
he could not eliminate or abrogate any of its terms, as would
be done if the specification as to the heating apparatus was
agreed upon by the parties and become a part of the contract
and we were permitted to decide that the contractor was not
bound to put in the heating apparatus. — The Improvement
Bulletin .

January, 1898.

THIi CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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THE CALII-ORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE,

CORNER NEW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

•S. H. Kent, President.

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Kdw. B. Hindes,

Thos. Klaui,
(J. V. Daniels

<,ius. V. Duniel.s
D. MePhee

Hox No.

AbrabaniMon, 1'.; patent ventilalors 123

Adams, John (J.; conLructor and builder 270

Alameda Krick A Tile Co.: brick 170

Arizona .Simdslone Co.; building stone 326

Hass-Hutor Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes.. .136

Batenian Bros.; contractorsand builders '2S(i

Beek, Aiiam; mas n and builder 11

Bell, Wni.; contractor and 1)U Ider 75

Bibb iiumber Co., D. H

Belltngliam Bay Im'p. Co; lumix-r, 2-11

Boyd, Koliert; mason and l>iilldfr 77

Itrady, M. V.; mason and builacr 34

Brady, O. E.; mason and builder 360

Breniieu, D. J.; mastinand builder 51

Brennan Janu-s, piastercrs 151)

Britt, James K.; plumber 36

Brode, K.; iron works 295

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2(>0

Burnhiun, Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Bunell, K. H.; building material 146

Burt, W. J.; house mover 296

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Art (ilass Works 63

California Electrical Works 223

California Mills; planing mills 300

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.; brick manufacturer 282

Bignami and Masow 133

('artwriglit, D. .S.; teaming 10

C^entral Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm:; contractor aiid builder 62

Chemical Paint Co 317

Ciiisholm, C; contractor and builder 44

Clark, N. & Sons; terra cotta, etc 290

Clawson, L. E., & Co.; patent chimneys 66

Coghlan. Krank; plasterer 91

Collin & Gunn; lathers 114

ConcUnnon Wm.. contractor and builder 24

Conlin A Roljerts; metal roofers 90

Coppieters A Mockel; grill worl;

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cement, tire brick, etc..

Crichton, Peter; contractor and builder

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill

Cronan. Wm.; Eagle sheet Metal Works

Currie Donald; contractor and t)ulldcr

(-urrie, Robert; contiactor and l>uilder

(Hishing-Wetmore Co.; concrete and artificial St one 218

. 7
...339
.. 12

.313
..227

.143

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer.,

Daniels, Gus. V,; painter and decorator ,

Davies, E.; plasterer

Davis, (ieo. it Son; bouse movers

Day, Thos. H.. it .sims; contractors and builders..

Degan, Patrick; stone contractor

Dillon, David; teamster and contractor

Donovan, M. J.; painter..

, 35
. 85
. 42
293
,.131
.366
.139
.121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 364

Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Works 64

Rlara, (fe Knowles, carpenters and builders 202

Excelsior Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennall, M. & Son: masons and builders 58

Field, Wm. J.;contractorand builder 89

Field. Z. 0 128

Flanagan, L. G.; lime and cement 53

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 2.54

Box No.
Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 164

Fortin Brick Co 98

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A: Co.; paints, oils and glass 333

Furness, John; contractor antl builder 152

Geier, Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

Glletti, Secondo; arliflclal stone 308

(iillogley, (ieo.; teaming 324

Girvin & Kyte; Importers

Gladding, McBcan vV Co.; architectural terra cotla..l62

Gohlen West Iron Works, Dyer Bros G4

Goodman, Geo.; artificial stone, etc 334

Grannis, .1. O. & Co.; steam healing, etc 331

(iray Bros.; artificial stone and concrete work 86

Griese, Carl; artificial stone and concrete work 231

Hammond, Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen, F. h.\ contractor and builder 108

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 187

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris & Jones, Lumber Dealers

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Hcidt, W.; cornice works . 264

Henzcl, Kd. F. A Co.; electricians 376

Herring, R." mill work 70

Hille, Wm.; cornice works 210

Hindes, Ed. H.,& Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. & Son; masons and builders 232

Iloll'man, V.- mason and builder 9

Holmes, H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268

Hooper^;. A.,& ('o.; lumber 341

Hul)er, Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut , R. P.; builder 156

lekelheimcr, Samuel A. Bro.; plumbers 853

Inger.son J: Gore; contmctors and builders ^

Jacks, Henry; contractor and builder 267

Jackson, P. H. «& Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 304

Jesse, Geo, B.; stair builder 102

Jordan D., & Son; masons and builders 57

Joshua Hendy Machine Works 188

Judson Mnfg. Co 363

Keating. M. Artificial Stone 127

Keatinge, R., Artificial Stone 13

Kelleher, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pucltu- Coast Lumber and Mill Co.... 52

Keefe, J. H.; painter and .leeorator 199

Kent, S. IL; contractor mid builder 190

Kern, F. W.; contractor and builder 225

Kittredge, E. H. & Co.; sash, doors and blinds 204

Knox & Cook; contractorsand builders 244

Kuss, P. N.: painter, decorator and wood finisher..307

Lang, Geo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Larsen, H. H.: mason and builder 33

Leahy, D.; plasterer 344

Leonard, J., Concrete and Artificial Stone 306

Leprolion, P.; steam and hot water heating 239i

Logan, J. F.- adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 268

Lucas & Co.; Golded (jate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348

Maguire, A. B.; lime, laths, ptastei*. cement, etc 263

Maguire. James A.; maiuifu<'ltirer's agent 120

Manglesdorf, M.; Elect riral Maint<Muincc Co .350

Mangrum A Otter; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. ..294

Market Street Planing M ill 252

McCarthv, John; mason and builder 168

McClure. H. N.: tramiriir and grading 169

McElroy, A.; con I lactor and builder 211

Mc(iilvray Stone <"o.; sloiie i-ontractor 340

Mc(TO\van. M.; mason and tniilder 17

McKee, John; stair builder ..262

McLachlan, T. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder.. ., 113

McPhee A Co.; st*)ne contractors 25fi

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Montague & Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard; contractor and builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer 97

Mulcahy, J.; mason and builder 55

Niehaus, Edward F. & ('o.; hardwood lumber 205

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J. J., Bricic manufacturer 98

Nutting, C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

O'Brien. P. R. A Son; plumbers 65

246
..157
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..250

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O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle, John; contractor and builder aio

O^ullivan, D.; mason contractor 277

Pacific liridgc Co 40

Pacific Refining A Roofing Co .346

Pacific Lumber Co 3(i5

Pacific Manufacturing Co., Mill Work

Pacific Rolling Mills .".'..'..192

Pachi/., <.ius. J.; electrician, etc .'.".*. 8T

Palace Hardware Co.; builders* hardware .292

Parafilnc Paint Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick :. '.'.".'J72

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders !!l22

Petersen Brick Co.; original red pressed brick....!!! 68

Petersen, IL M. A Co.; concrete !245

Pfing.si, F. L.. hardwood 7(f

Please, Henry; mason and builder 299

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and raiser 217

I Rae. James; stone contractor .' oii

Ralston Iron Works '175

Raymond Granite Co.; contractors for sione work..l65

Reichlcy Geo.; contractor and builder I09

Helgle A Jamleson; machine white washing ,240

Remillaid Brick Co.; pressed .stock and common

brlcic •7g

Richardson A Gale- masons and builders !!328

Richmuller, Geo.; door opener !!3K

Riley John F.; masons and builders !..!.. .329

Rlngrose, R.: mason and builder 18

Robinson A Gillespie; contractorsand builders.... Ill

Rock] in Granite Co.; granite work 69

Rosenbuum. Fr. H.; glass 9^

Rullino A Blanchi; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick .: 332

S. K. Lime A Mortar Co. C. Bennet, ,

San Francisco Lumber Co

San Francisco Novelty and Ptaling Works!!

I San Francisco Planuig Mill; Wm. Crocker...

; San .loaquin Brick Co.; brick

San Jose Brick Co,; brick

Saunders, J. S. W.; contractor and. builder!.

, S<-hroeder, Wm.;art glass

I Scott A V'an Arsdale LumberCo

' Sessions. M. P

Sniith. .L W.; carpenter

.Smith A Young; building supplies !!!!!!374

Sniith A Quimby; street contractors 67

Snell, E. L.; lime and plaster !!!l01

.Snook. W.s. A Son; plumbers !!!S72

I Soule Bros.; carpenters Gl

I Steigcr, A., Sons; architectural terra cotta.. .!!..!!!l34
Stevens. F. M.; patent chimneys 15

! Stockton Brick A Terra t.'otla Co...._ ."297

, Stratton, J no. S.; house mover .3^

' Soil Ivan. J. F.; painter and decorator „.... ]

.•Sullivan. Tim; carpenter !.„" 33

Snilivan M. F.; grading and teaming !...]48

I Sweeney. Daniel; carpenter g-is

' Sweeney, G. C; plumber !!! ..!l35

Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co ! ...!!289

, Tayj <ieo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies !^'.32l

Tobin, J. K.; plasterer 173

Towie A Broad well !! .298

Trotter. John; contractor and builder !!!!!!!!!25I

Tapper, O. M.; lime 281

Tuttle. John; teamster, plasterers' supplies. 79

Union LumberCo,; lumber !!!3S5

Vermont Marble Co '[\

Vulcan Iron Works 284

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator... !.!!!312

Wagner, J. Ferd; mason and builder. |]ji

Walker, George H.; carpenter !..367

1 Warren, C. A.; grading 272

Wasiiburu A Moen Murg. Co .!,!!r.310

Washington Street Plaining Mill !^ 4S

I Waterhousc. ('.J 7^;

I Watson. W. C.; plasterer „.^ .", gn

I Western Granite A Marble Co. _... „.. .'..!!!3l(>

Western Iron Worlcs ™I71

White Bros,: carpenters ; _ 2.'>7

White Bros.: hardwood lumber h.'",

Whittle, H.: mason and builder -;o

Williams, F. A.; contractor and buildri ;7s

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber 3.=>j

Wilson, W. F.; plumber ..!!!238

Wilson. James A.; mason and builder 221

Wilkie. Andrew; planing mill .305

Witkie Andrew. Jr., !'l25

Worrel. C. R.; mason and builder .....!...., 2

West Coast Wire Works 278

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co..............

Yates A Co.; paints !...S49

Young. S -T.. grading and learning .'.'331!

WESTERN IRON WORKS.

ivi Aisj LJ f"acxljre:f=?s or

STEEL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES.

Stairs, Elevator Enclosures, Roofs, Iron Fencing and Gates.

OAIL. AND BArsIK NA/ORK. GAS HOLDERS, SHEET AND F=l_A-rE tVlETAl_ WORK

FO R G I fVI G S

Telephone Main 737.

123-125 BEALE STREET, S. F.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. i.

TEL DRUIVI SO

W. HEIDT

50 YEARS'
EXPERIENCE

FORIVieRl-V OR

F () r, DEREJi C U E .A ■ / C E TI ' O 11 K S

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKS

Metal Tile and Slate Roofing. Patented Ventilated Skylights and Spanish Tile

224-226 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO

JOBBING F=ROIVIF=»"rUY ATTErSIDElD TO

Trade: Marks

Designs

Copyrights Ac

Anyoni? sending askelih .Tiui ficscTipti'iii may
fiuiekly a9*^ertain our <ipiiiii>ii Inr wliftlipr an
inventinn is prohnbly iiat*-iit;ihi('. ( ■unnninica-
tHtnsBtrictlyconflrlential. HniHih.mk ini Patents
aent. free. Oldest aueiicy fur si-r-iirinc patents.

Patents taken throuirli Rlunn & Co. receive
special notice, without charge, in the

Scientific Jlitterican.

A haiiiisniiiely illn:«fralerl wet'kly. I,;irt--est oir-
culatiim of any Hcietititlc .itiurmil. Terms. |3 u,
year: four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers.

MUNN&Co.3«'«—> New York

Branch Office, 625 F St., WashiUKton, D. a

GEORGE GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE, - all of .rs brahches

SCHILLINGERS PATENT. i

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

SPECIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.^ 'Bolles' Revolving

A
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^ "Oueen" Oxerliead and Miillioii Pnlle\'S

and Sliding Sash.

Oiu-1.11 Alunumiiii I'.iun/c Sa>h Kilihon.

\\ inil(n\ Sliip Adjiislcrs .■mil Spi'ciiiltif- in Wiiiiiow

H;irii\\ am'.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

I Telephone Red 91.

532 Byrne Building
It turns round and slides up

and down. Telephone Brown 371.

Los Angeles, Ca

January, iSgy.l

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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Is ill use ill Sail Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, vSaloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including tliose of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse and recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room.

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD.
President.

W. D. MANSFIELD,

Secretan.

P. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work

Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights

Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights

Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. BATEMAN,

Wl
M.\NIF.\CTrREK OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

iSaukH, UtHces, Stores aud Steamboats Fitteii Up

411 MISSION ST., Bet, 1st and Frpinont, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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SHINGLE STAINS

hi SI 111 and pleasing lints

( If liiirht'sl lii-arlf*; of ninterials

Specially adapted to Redwood Pacific Coast Product

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

113 New Montgomert St.. S. F.

Sample l;iblets ou api'Ilciition. Sold by Healers

1

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

Tlie Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Staius, and
the only Creosote

vStain.s.

Cabot's insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

.V .suit, cUi.siie cu.shion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadener
Nlortar Colors and Brick Preservative.

For mortar staining and waterprooling brickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.

vStock carried in San Francisco bv

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles by

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood. Cal.
H. A. Klyce, Architect. Eastland.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCIIirECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. i.

For Sanitary Reasons

You Should Specify the

Brown Brothers Cold Drawn Seamless Copper House

Range Boiler.

The smooth copper surface is heavily tinned inside. This absolutel}- insures

against corrosion or rusting of any kind and affords no rusting place

for sediment. You alway get

Clean Hot Water

own Boilers are made of two pieces of cold drawn copper, united

under great hydraulic pressure, so that they are practically one piece. No seams nor

rivets, means freedom from leaks. The inside spiral rib guarantees against collapse.

( )rdinary weight boilers stand a pressure of 150 lbs. to the square inch; extra heavy

200 lbs.

Boiler Booklets sent or\ recn-jest.

RANDOLPH & CLOWES, Sole Manufacturers

BOX 47. WATERBURY, CONN.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

PLASTER OF PARIS.

GilJeii GalB Plasler Mills,

or decoralivt illi-.mination of interiors of fine residences aud liotels, and 215 and 217 Main Street,

e.xtensiviely used for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044). Bei Howa.d and Koisom, - san fkanci.sco.

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES catalogue no 9050
BDI^ON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

.ENERAL ELECTRIC CO.)
HARRISON, N. J.

I ': in AFSiale Likr Co.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

lieihvood, WhiU' Ocdai'j Oregon Pine, Spriiue Shi'lvinjj-, Curly liedwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills at Upton, McCloiitl Hivev Tel;mo A Maxwell, Siskiyou (_'o.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

LUCAS & COIVIRAINY,

.MamifucUu-ers oi

Oalcir-ie<d Pilaster.

( I'l.ASTKK OF l*.4ieis. )

Marlile Du.st, Land Plaster and Terra Alba.

Each number contains a complete set of
architects plans for a low priced building.

1*11 III iNlii'd iiB <'liii>a;>4K 1 11.

Main Office, Adams pjxpress Building,
185 Dearborn street.

It maintains its standard as a high class practical
Builders' Journal.

\A/. D. HOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

728-730 Washington Street,

OpiHisite the Plaza, SAS Francisco.

Work done at Keasonable Kutes. All orders

promplly attended to. Re.s. 2613 Clay Kt.,

bet. .Steiiier and Pierce .

w

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Cuthbertson,

Architect.

Flood K

ullding,

Krjoill

9:i.

Cor.

Market and Fourth WtH

SAN

FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

Archittcts,

1-0 Kearuy Street, - - Koom 41,

SAN FRAVCISro, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

Archilict,

Boom 96, Flood Buildiug, Corner Market ajiJ

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SAN FRANCISCO.

Havens A. Toepke,

Archilcclx,

FLOOIl I'.ril.DINfi. HoniM .Vi.

Sail Fraiifisi'o. 'iVI. Main ryVJS).

Chas. w. 1. Devlin,

A rcUteet,
.Supreme Court nuilding,

}J. W. Cor. McAllisier & Larkln Streets,
SAX FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Architect

Offices, :!07 Pheluii Building, Market .Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Wm. H. Arm'tage,

Archilecl,

319-321 Pliclan Buildinj;. Market Street,

SAN FKA.N'CISCO.

Fred. B-. Wood,

ArchilMl.

■Z\1 FINK .STREET, Room .W.

San Francisco.

Albert Pissis,

Arc/titect.

:i07 Sansonie Street, Rooms li; and 17

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SAN FRANCISrO.
Residence, y05 Trent .Vvt'uuv.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room 31.

San Francisco, Cal. Take Ele\ator.

Chas. S. Tllton,

hJnffXiusr a*^ Surveyor,
430 Uontfomerr 81. Tkk« Ik* E»T.u>r

lAK ruufcuoo.

H. Gcilfuss,

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Mantels

Grates

Til.

-MiViilr^'

Artistic Brass Bronze

Steel and Iron

Fire Place Trimmings

WARM AIR

HOJ WATER
and STEAWf

Healiiig Appmtus e

For Warming Dwellings,
alls, Churches, School-
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."PLETE KITCHEN OUTFITS

MAmjFACTllBFPS OF

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LOS ANGELES

SAN JOSE

PHCENIX

PURE

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paiut is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

I

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water j^ Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

L.E.

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1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO

TELEPHONE SOUTH 257.

CLAWSONS PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH- BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a liond for arch in brick
work. Tlie hood being bolted on the arcli-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

Tlie throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

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CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY.

Clawsoii's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and (Jhininej s, comply witli
Mie new Fire Ordinance.

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSONS PATENT THIMBLE.

Price. $2.50 for any size
from i8 to 26 inches.

8®"Send for illustrated cir-
cular.

I R YOU SF=ECIF-V
SEiVJO

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SAIVIRL-ES'^^ SAMSOFM SPOT CORD

Veil can lell at a gliincf Ihat no otber conl i.s s\ilislltiite<l. Wan-anted free froii
waste and imperfections of braid.

SAivisorsj cordage: vs/orks,

BOSTON, MASS. Tr,<n

BANCROFT LmR*"^

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Then and Now In Architecture H, IS Iti

linporlnnt to Architects and Others 16, 17 IS

Illustrations IS

A pproiirini Ions liy f -ongiess for Public Buildings Ig

.Mammoth Uellecting Lenses l!l

Valnahle Information fulled From our Exchanges 19, 20 21

Notii-eof Meetings 21

l-'roston Building Materials 21,22 2:!

rhanges in School Architecture 23 '24

■MtKK. rllllM'Y (KXTK.

J5J ■p,i>-Vr<Il'-,vir, 98

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HE CALIFOHNIA AliCUl'.'ECT A.W liClLDlNO SEWi>

[Vol. XX. No. 2

For a modern
house, get mod-
ern things ! !

Be up to date.

Consider, in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

PERFRC^FION

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters of tlie

SAN FRANC/SCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

stove: department

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
1 1 ways sheathed with

P&B

BUILDING

The only Water-proof and Vermin-
proof paper on the market that is
odorless.

Do you Specify it ?

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PARAFPINB PAINT CO.

116 Battery St.

• . San Francisco.

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

lis BATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO

The California Arcliitect, $3.00 Per Year.

February, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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UNFAIR COMPETITION.

Oil]- lewiir iimioiiiicenieiit that intVrior goods hiicl been sold and billed on the Coast as our frooils, and that our trademark niinibers
bad been eounterfeited, has disclosed an even {greater extent of these practices than we had supposed to exist. To make the rcsultinfi;
damage to the reputation of our jjoods as small as possible and to i)roteet our would-lie patrons we repeat:

All our eatalo;;ue goods, except those listed by us as maiuifaeturefl liy otlnTs are stamped with our name "KeufVel iVc Ksser Co." or
ourinitials"K.& E. Co." and wheretliereis room for it, with ourtrademark ■&iit-» OurGerman drawing instruments bear only the

trademarks Q^tT '"' M9 >■ We never stamp our goods with catalogue ^—^^^^^ numbers only, and good.s so stamped are there-
fore not ours. All our goods are fully warranted to conform to the Wl^''Kf^\^ description we give of them in our catalogue
and to be of the nuality and grade specilied. We make some lines of cheaper goods for the jol)bing trade, hut they difl'er from our
catalogue goods in ipiality and appearance. These inferiorgoodsare not stamped with any ofonr traiU marks. Ourcatalogue goodsare not
furnished to any dealer or agent without our complete stamp as described above, and any claim that we furnish our catalogue goods by
special arrangement without our stamp is therefore an atlem))t to deceive. Our special papers in rolls or sheets

are watermarked or stamped along the edge with their name. Any claim that our papers arc furnished by us in liulk without these
names or that these i)apers have been obtained otherwise than through us, are ab.solntely false.

We will thankfully accej)! any information l)e;iring on the counterfeiting of our trademark numbers or the palming otl'of otiicr
goods a.s our.s.

ViOKV liKSi'Kcrrri.i.x ,

KEUFFEL & ESSER CO.,

D. H. GULICK

CHAS. WETHERBEE

A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

GULICK & WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

IMPORTEKS

PAPER

KINDS

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

210 Mason Street 419-421 CLAY STREET.

Sdtl FrBHCiSCO ^^*- Sans"""* 3nd Battery, San Francisco.

TELEPHONE BUSH 16 telephone 1133

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

THE JOHN DOUGLAS COMPANY

^i CINCINNATI, PHILADELPHIA. ST. LOUIS. CHICAGO. SAN FRANCISCO.

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Three Syplioit Jet ecmibiiiatidiis, witli seal allaclicd to bowl; woodwork made of selected cherry
quartered oak, and walmU. Polish hiiish.

For our other cotnbiiiatioiis, .see '98 Catalogue or visit our showroom.

Ask for Catalogue. Corre«^«"''^''^^^,^^ ' THE JOHN DOUGLAS COMPANY,

EDWARD DOUGLAS. Manager ^^3 ^^^,3 3^^^^^, 3.;

IV

THE CALIFORNIA ARC HI TEC I' AND BUILDING NEIVS.

Voi,. XX No 2.

0_ E.: GARRISOrO, Jr., President. S. \A/. SACKUS, Secretary, C R. RUrViYOlM, Vice-President.

IM, !_. BELL., IVIansger.

Western Expanded Metal and Fire Proofing Co.

MAUFACTURERS OF AND CONTRACTORS FOR

Expanded Metal System of Fire Proof Construction.

Fire proof arches, solid partitions and attaciiing metal lath to ceilings, walls,

columns, beams, etc.

LATH ALWAYS IN STOCK.

office: Rooms 414-15-16 CLAUS SPRECKELS BUILDING. TELEPHONE Main 5829

FACTORY: Corner Townsend and Clarence Streets. San Francisco.

BUILDING NEWS.

BUirDIKG KGWS.

BriL.]>I^'<< NKWM.

Bntter.v street. Nos. 17 aiul IS. Additional story
to a brick building; o, Tiimily J. Wilson: a, Percy &
Hamilton; c, Peacock & Butcher; sit;ned and tiled.
Feb. 8". cost S4530.

Berry bet. ilth and Ttli. Kazceing of a story trom a
brick building, and additions and alteratiens; o,
King & Latlirop; cost $I5(K). I

Brannan bet. 7th and 8th. Additions to a stable;]
o, McNab & Smith; c, H. T. Greib; signed and tiled.
Feb. 7; cost S25o0.

Bush and Mason. Carpentry, brick work, etc; o, ^
McCaiin, Belcher and Allen; a. Albert Farr; c, J. |
Wilkie. Jr; signed, Feb. 13; filed, Feb. II; cost $2527.50. '

Bryant near J6th. To build; o, John and William
Hazlett; c, Charles M. Lindsay; cost S75flO.

Market and O'FarrcU. Office fittings, etc; o, James Stewart near Mission. Alterations andjadditions
1). Phelan; a, Curlctt A McCaw; c. Home MTg. Co; to fi fhree-stnry brick; o, John F. Boyd; a, McDougall
signed, Ful). 11; tilfd, Feb. 13; costSlS4S. Bros; c, J. H. McKny; signed and tiled, I-'eb. 17- cost

Sfill.'j. Plumbing, gas fittiuir, etc; c, H. Williamson
Market street SH4 and Ellis street li. Siilot.n !l\tiircs . „ . ., ^arn

I t_,o; cost SJo!.'.
o, -«.ilo Waldron andJII. L. Nason; a, A.J. Hariu-tt;

c, William P.itlerson; signed, Feb. 7; filed, Feb. ;); cost \
S6490. 'i

Carl near Cole. Four
Siierlein: cost $16,000.

two-story frames; o, J.

Market nenr Larkin. One-story brick; o, Steiger ,
Pottery Works; c. V. HotTmaun; cost SIOCO.

AJaple near Clay. Cottage; o, Samuel P. Johnson;
C.Joseph H. ^Ogborn; signed and filed. Jan. 2ii; cost
SH.iU.

Mason and O'Farrell Alley. Passenger elevator;
o, Thomos Ashworth; a, Newsom & Meyer; c, W. L.
! Holman; signed and filed. Feb. 7; cost 91560.

j Masonic Ave. near Frederick street. Owner antl
contractor. Caspar Zwierlein; cost SSOtK),

' Mission and Itth. Carpertry, null work, etc; o,
I Southern Pacific Co: a, Henry A. Sehul/.e; c, lugerson
I & Gore; signed, Feb. 8; filed. Feb. 7; cost $7300.

i Mission near llh. Klectric work for St. Patrick's
church; o, P. W. Hiordan; a, Shea A 'Shea; c. Wybro-
j Hendy Co; signed. .Jan. 11; filed, Jan. 30; cost 31150.

Sutter near Polk. Alterations; o, James F. McCone
11, Albert Sutton- c, J. G. Cook; signed. Feb. 10; filed ,
Feb. II; cost 33294.

Taylor near Sacramento. Two-story frame; o, J.
L. Flood; a, Albert Pissis; c, William Paterson
signed, Feb. 2; filed, Feb. 4; co.st$4025.

Twenty-Sixth and York. To build; o, A. I. Leary;
c, W. O. Peterson; signed and tiled. Feb. 11; cost S4082.

Twenty-seventh and (iuerrcro. To build; o, P.
Broderick; c, John GiUogley; signed and filed, Feb. 6;
cost $2850.

Twelfth Ave. near 1 St. Cottage; o, Alfred and
Augus!a Bear; c, W. E. Grant; signed, Jan. 30; filed,
. eb. 1; cost $1580.

Devi!!*aclero near Page. Alterationsand additions
o, Thomas Drady; c, Henry P. Conrady; signed and
filed, Jan. 26; cost $2500.

Eis^hteenth and Dolores. Excavations, brick work
cement work, etc; o, Board of Education; a. Chas. I. ■ Mission near 9th. All work except sewering. gas-
Havens; c, Union Paving nd Contracting Co; signed, i fitting, etc; o, R. Ward; a, T. J. Welsh- c, S. A. liorn-
Feb. 14; filed, Feb. Ifi; cost $12,385. signed, Jan. 2(i; filed, Jan. 28; cost $7000. Sewering.

plumbing, etc; c, James E. Britt; sig ed, Jan. 26; filed,

Ellis near Uough. Excavations; o, Herman Rogers I , .,j.. . s;|fi'->

; owner and contrac-

a, C. A. Meussdorffcr; c, Warren & Malley; signed,
Feb. 3; filed, Feb. 4; cost $375.

Ellis and Gough. Excavations; o, Louis Friedman;
a, C. A. MeusdorflTer; c, Warren & AJatley; signed,
Feb. 3; filed, Feb. 4; cost $235.

To build; o, Duudon

FolMom street No.
Bridge Co; costSI500.

lolsora near 19th. Excavations, brick work, etc;
o, G. Monnier; a, Jules Godart; signed, Feb. 14; filed,
filed, Feb. 18; cost $1700. Carpentry, plastering, etc;
e, L- B. Perraraont; cost $6700.

Frederick near Shrader. To build; owner and
builder. Hans Petersen; cost $(i-'»00.

<araiit Ave. and Post. Additions and alterations'
o, for Butterick's Pattern Store; c, C. S. Murray; iron
work; Dyer Bros; cost $2000.

Iloivard near Third. To Imild except rough lum- i
ber, doors, etc; o, !• dward Mc[.,augblln; a, Charles I
Geddes; e, Samuel E.Thomson; signed, Feb. 3; fikd, I
Feb. 18; cost S1091. Plastering, c-t<-; c. Chas. Dunlop; \
co.st$1240.

H neao lHh Ave. Cottage; o, B. L. and Karen N.
Hotl;c, J.B. Ogborn; signed, Feb. 13; filed, Feb. 1!;
cost $1100.

Kearny street No. 116. Additions and alterations;
o, A. Calleau; c, R. Greig; cost $1500.

iMarket and Ellis. Wrouirli, cast iron work, etc;
o, M. A. Gunst & Co; a, E. A- Herman: c.'.Ias. A.
Wilson; signed, Fel>. 2; tiled, Feb. 1; cost S1573.

Xiiith Ave near C street. Cottage; ownciand con-
tractor, G. H. ('. (.'unningham; cost $2500.

Nineteenth and Angelica. Laundry machine pl;>nt
o. Youth's Directory a. C. J. L Devlin; c, Troy Laun-
dry Machine Co; signed, Jan. 27; filed, Jan. 2S; cosl. :
$1765. j

Paoifie and .loiies. All work cxerpt draining, [
plumbing, etc; o, H. W. HoUe; a, Martens & Coffey; 1
c. S.Saywell; signed, Feb. 1; filed, Feb. 3; cost §5000 i

Post and Gardner. Tearing down and removal of
old buildings, etc; erection of seven-story brick; o
Crocker Estate; a, Tharp & Holmes; c, Mahoney Hr s.
sub-c, John Tnttle; signed, Feb. 10; filed. Feb. 13- cost
$1250.

I'tiih near Mariposa. Cnttag
tor, W. W. Rednall; cost $3000.

Wood sfreet near Pt. l^obos Ave. Two-story frame
o, Mr. and Mrs Thornton; c, John Flaherty; signed,
Jan. 20: filed. Jan. .30; cost $1650.

ALAMEDA

I reilar street near Clinton Ave. Two-story frame;
, o, Henrietta T. Speddy; c, Charles liolin; signed, Feb.
I 4; filed, Feb- 7; cost $306.5.

KacraiiK'nIik near Cherry. T"'i
Henry Hickman; c, W". I!. Kenny;
filed. Feb. 14; cost $2101.50.

Sevenlli and Berry. To build; i
Packing Ct); a, Percy it Hamilton;
signed and tiled. Jan 2S; <'ost $20,000.

Sixth .\Ve. rie;

Tliorne; c. Marc
\ 26; cost $22iH).

Calilornia. To build: o. Ai^iie^
•c .\: llt-mmel; signed and tiled, .1

Two-story brick; o. ('Mlitur.
V:in Trees: c, Mnhoney liros.

Si,\tecuth and Cluirch
nia Fig Syrup i ',>; :i, F. S
cost $10,000.

Steiner near Bush. To build; <►. A. C<unte. .Ir; a. (i.
A. Berger; c, Spaulding .V- Blancliard; signed. Feb. 15;
filed, Feb. 16; cost $3410.

'i'w<>-story frame; o,
nann; signed, Feb. 4;

To build; o, Isabel
Jan. 25; filed, Jan.

Kagle Ave. near Mulberry
Harry M. Kibbey; c, P'red Baniui
filed, Feb. 7; costS!775.

Chestnut near Encinal Ave.
i BarcU; c, F. Bammann; signed.
! 26; cost $2250.

BERKKI.KV

Central Park Tract. Lot 10, block 11. To build; o,
Laura C. Price; a, T. D. Newsom; c, Geo. H. Holloway
signed,. Tan. 25; filed, Jan. 26; <:ost $11.50.

KAST OAKLAND.

-.stnly I'm till

'. (.'lUIiiiy Fi-nit
(', F. H. M.'isow;

sixtfenib nejir 27lli.
!i, .1. II. \V. Itiley; c, A.
Ki-lj. ■2: cost $11)0(1.

Cottage; o, Fannie M. Riley;
N. Frost; signed and filed,

OAKLAND

I'lvciett near Willow. To liulkl; o, H. B. Bclden &
K. P. (-ook: e, .Vnderson A Sloi-kht)lni; signed, Jan.
lii; tiled, .liin. liy; eost $I2.")(I.

Fiyht near Jackson. To 1 mid;
\V. J. iMalliews; e, J. 11. and J.F,
Fell. 4; Hied, Feb. 0; cost ?;;.'1.S.

Ki;;lilb and Cbestiuit.
and electric work; o. 'I'li.
Oliver; c, II. K. Wbarlon
;;S;costS-1.517.

.Ml

i.rk

,l,.l!

>. II. .M. Tnmer; a
iniiKwell; signed,

except iiainting
;l|Jial; a, I). F.
M. 'J7; filed, .Ian.

I'DXTINl'Kl) ON l'.\<:l-: .Ml

February, 1899.]

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUlLDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

1 he Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

The Builders' Hardware, made by this Company, and used in connection

with the " Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines

of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment

in the trade and covers respectively, as used

— -i with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

Ik

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to r rices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 2.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Architects. ^^

Architects' Supplies

Kenflcl >t Esser ii

Artificial Stone.

<io()dinaii. Geo xi

Boilers

Kanilolph & Clowes xi'

Building Supplies.

iSiiiiUi & Young is

C J. Waterhouse, . . , -'^

Building and Loan Assn.

(lunsburger. Kniil s^'

Brick Preservative

rabofs sii"

Cement .^

\V. K. orace ii Co

Chimneys Patent.

Clawsoii

Door Opener

(j. Kisi-bniiiller

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Iron Hangers

Van Doru, t'lias. .)• Waleihouse, .\gent..

I Iron Works

' Western Iron Works

Iron Cornices.

Cronan. Wni

Win. Heidi

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ives. H. B. A Co

Incandescent Lamps

(lencral Kleetrtc Co

Lumber.

Seiill and Van Arsdalc..

Sewer Pipes.

Gladding, McBean & Co..

Sewer Traps

Ilallamore, G. C

Sash Lines.

Samson Cordag

viii

Works XVI

XIV

xiT

sirna Ijiiniber C'o,.

Engineers.

Tilton, Clias. S

Filters.

HapidSalel.v Kilter Co

Furniture and Upholstery.

r.ateman, W

VII

xii
viil

xix

Hardware

Vale A Towne 1 .oek Co

Heating and Ventilating

W. Morgan* Co

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

Moiilagiie A Co., \\. W

lint email

Western E.xpanded Metal Lath and Fire
l'ro<.)ling Co

Mortar Color

Cabot's Mortar Color

Paint.

L. R. Butcher and Co

G. Orsi

Joseph Dixon Cnicilile Co

Parafflne Paint Co

Paper

Zellerbach & Sons

P. and B. Building Paper

Cabot.N Sheathing and Deadening Q,ullt....
W. A P. Building Paper

Plaster.

Lueas A Co

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

H.>bro, W. 1>

Gulleh A Wetherbee

Shingle Stains.

(Cabots)— C. J. Waterhouse— Agent

Paeifie Refining and Roofing Co 1.x

Sidewalk Lights

P. fl. Jaekson A Co

XIV

xlil

vlil
vll

Vlll

v
xUl

XIV

Xlvl

Sliding Door Hanger

Dunham, Carrigan A Hayden..
.Stowell

Terra Cotta.

Gladding. Meliean A Co

Tin Roofing.

N. A G. Taylor Co

University

Harvard

Ventilators.

N. A G. Taylor Co

Water Closets.

.lohn Douglas Company

Window Cord.

Samson Cordage Works..

Windows- Revolving

.1. E. and L. L. Kennedy

Wood Preservative

Cabot's

Paeifie Kelliiing A Hoofing Co ix

Xlll

xlil

xi

II
vi

vll

ill

xvi

xii

XII

xill

No 1 -Steel joist hang-
er for wooden header

VAN DORN'S
Steel Joist Hanger

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, Agent

421 MARKET vSTREET, S. F.
RHONE! BLACK 1SO"7.

C

No. 4-Steel joist banger
for brick walls.

Sierra LumberCompany r)IXON'SsiucAf|RAPHlTE PAINT

Manufacturers of and Dealers iu

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.

FOR TIN OR SHINCLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tu, roofs well painted have not rc-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting for .o to 15 years.

If you iiccil any paint it will pay yoa lo send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.

Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

Corner Fourlli and Cbannel Streets, San Francisei

Lawrence Scientific Scliool

TE:i_E:F=MOrM E SOLJTM e2<q..

iFFERS l.'orKSl';S IN

Civil Kn^'ineerini;
Mecbaiiieai I-:iii;iiieeriii
Eleetrieal KiiKinefrliiK.
Minin.i; and Metallnr-y
Areblieelure

CiU'lnist rv.
lieolofiv.
Hiol.>Ky.

Oeneral Staeiici-.
Scienee for Teaeher.s.

Anatomy and I'by.xlology (as a preparation lor Meil-
ieal Sebools).

Fi,r Dr.trriiilirr I'aiiiphh I iiprllJ '"

M. l'll.\MHI-;liLAlN. Si-i-ielary.

I». S Sll.Md'.lt. Iieaii. Cambridge, Mass.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM. CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

B( Copper and Galvanized Iron Cornices

Tin, Iron, vSlate Roofing, Galvanized Iron Sky-lights

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power Inuis for Heating and Ventilating Work.

RED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

. 1213 121s IVIarl-cet Street, IMear Eiglnth

SArM RRAIMCISCO, CA1_.

February, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARClUTECr AND BUILDING NEWS.

A SYSTEM OF

WARMING AND
VENTILATING

A SYSTEM OF

VENTILATED FLUSHING

WATER CLOSET

AND URINAL RANGES

guarantee:

A system ol' warmiij*; niul
voiitilatinji that sliall have the
capacity to warm and supply
each room with enough |>iir<>
air to renew the entire voiume
of air In salil rooms from four
to six times per liour without
unpleusanl draughts as from
pen doors or windows.

FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

IMPORTANT

■TO-

GU A R A NTCE:

A system of sanitary
closets (separate and distinct
from the ventilation of tha
building), so constructed; that
no matter how much they may
be used, the ventilation and
fiusliing device connected there
with, Nhnll prevoiit iiny «lis-
ii^rroeablc odor from either
t lie closet or u "inal apparatu s

ARCHITECTS

W. MORGAN k CO. ^r.™; 4^:™. 108 FirstSt, S. F. Cal.

■ PORTLAND CEMENTS

own soiiii' of tli<' liiiost buildings
in tlie Unitetl States. Taylor's
"OLD STYLE" rooting tin covi'1-.s
the roofs of a long list of Oilrl
I'Vllows' Halls, Masonic Templos,
anil tiu' ImiUlings of Knights of
I'ytliias and Elks hi every im-
portant city in this country.
These buildings are the work of
Hood architects who are too much
alive to their own intere.sts to
use any other brand of roofing
tin than the l)est. It is as much
lo your interest to buy this
brand as it was theirs to use it.

N. & «. TAYLOR CO.,

MANI'KArriKKKS.

PHILADELPH I A

"JOSSON

M

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ROOSTER,
RHINOCEROS.

W. R. GRACE & CO.

.E. Cor. California and Battery Street,
San Francisco.

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Ti CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. X.X No. 2.

WASHABLE

SANITARY

LIQUID STONE

THE IDEAL FINISH FOR NTERIOR SAND FINISHED WALLS.
The only Water Color for Plastered Exteriors and Light Wells.

L. H. BUTCHER & CO.

»>ll<'<'<>SK<ii' to ISKADI.KT liltOS.

A. BRADLEY

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Paints,

Oils,

Varnish,
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I nAYo I make a specialty of interior Painting,

Fre.scoing and Paper Hanging.

Manufactured of (he best PORTLAND CERIKNT and GUARANTEED not to i Special Agent for Lincnisla Walton; a

LEAK, CRACK or 8WEAT. j large and complete stock always

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S^ Arohiteols ixm- rt'spoi'ttiilly reqiiostoil to M|K><-ir>' llioiii. 1 Estimates clieerrully g:iven.

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THE HERMANN SAFE CO.

417-423 Sacramento St. San Francisco, Cal.

aOMrsJ MERIVl AM IM, Preside r-it.

Manufacturers of

FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF
SAFES AND VAULTS

EXPERT SAFE OPENING AND REPAIRING.

CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL IRON WORK

Architects should receive estimates from us before
ordering elsewhere.

UeCL'ived Hi:^hest Award wherever E.xliihiled.

RISCHMULLER'S

PATENT DOOR OPENER

AND CLOSER.

Proven to be the only one CONSTRUCTED ON COR-
RECT PRINCIPLES.

It is durable and far the cheapest in the end.
Orders pfoniptly filled b_v

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Volume XX.

FEBRUARY 20th, 1899,

Number 2.

A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS OF THE PACIFIC COAST.

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IKE indiviciuals, cities have their char-
acteristics, and like individuals the}- are
frequently unconscious of them. It they
ever think about it at all, like Topsy they
"Sped they growed .so," and look no
further. There is no more resemblance
between New York, Boston and Philadelphia than between
Daniel Webster, Henry Clay ar.d John C. Calhoun. The
same difference is apparent between Chicago, St. Louis and
New Orleans. Pittsburg does not resemble Cleveland, nor
Buffalo look like Cincinnati. The capitals of the several
states are as unlike as the faces of their governors.

That this variety exists is pleasing and pioper. That it
comes almost altogether by chance is not so fortunate. Take
Sau Francisco, analyze the history of its growth, -and how
perplexing it appears. Yet its story is simple. It was born
and christened a half Mexican town, adopted while an in-
fant into a family loosely connected and speaking a variety
of languages, but chieflv American, It grew rapidly in an
energetic but careless fashion. It suffered by fluctuations
of fortune, l)ut still accomplishing great things in its Pioneer

generation. And then, what? As a Native Son is it hold-
ing its own ? If not, what is the matter with it ? Is it going
the way of other young things that have been too little
looked after in adolescence, and forming a character whicli
later generations will not care to inherit?

A good many hard things are said of San Francisco of
recent days. But while it is true that it might have a better
municipal government, it might show a more cultivated
taste in art matters, and a better judgment in business affairs,
it is not by any means going to the bad, as some people
would have us believe. The trouble with this city is that it
is too far from neighbors. It takes too much time and costs
too much monej' to keep up social and commercial relations.

It may sound paradoxical to declare that there was a
healthier progress in the days of the immigrant wagon than
since the advent of the railroad train. In the former time
the real founders came to stay, bringing their fortunes, their
families and their willing hands to apply to the building up
of a common-wealth. They drew after themselves the
money and the talent of other classes which also became
builders. These people came by steamer, and there was com-

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petition in rates enabling passengers and freight to be carried of the subject, came the earlies impulse to architecture— the

cheaply. The railroad bought off the steamer lines. Every-
body knows how it has been since. Beautiful San Francisco
Bay instead of bristling with shipping masts, lies smiling in
the sun with as quiet an air as an inland lake, undreaming
of the splendid future which nature .seems to offer it, and
the city lies lazily along its many hills placidly waiting for
.something to turn up.

Hut may not a city, like an individual lose its opportunity ?
Already, in the Atlantic States at least, men say of any en-
terprise proposed for us, or by us, " O, that is merely local.

erection of temples. The size, the strength, the beauty of
these structures was a measure of the greatness of their
Gods, and correspondingly of themselves.

For obvious rea,sons size and strength were attainably long
before beauty. The caves in which the shepherd races had
dwelth furnished suggestions, and aLso sites for places of
worship. The enslaved tribes furnished the labor ; and as
to time, was not eternity before them !■ In cutting away the
rock of their caverns they left here and their a square shaft
to supply the roof, from whence came the idea of pillars in

they repudiate us because we have so long been indifferent later detached structures. These rock temples and dwellings

to our possibilities, and so satisfied with ourselves. The
time has come when this city set on the hills .should not be
satisfied to be a show town, or a resort for excursionists :
when it must reach out for whatever there is on the globe
of business, of beauty or of culture. Such is its birthright ;
after such a destiny shall it not strive ?

THEN AND NOW IN ARCHITECTURE.

F all the arts architecture is supreme —
after it has become an art. ITnlike the
other arts it has its origin in necessity.
It is an instinct, as witness the homes
provided for them.selves by insects, birds,
and many of the smaller quadrupeds, as
well as some of the monkey tribes. Man
himself in his wild state shows invention scarcely superior
to the simian ancestor. In desert countries he lived in caves.
In forests he utilized the materials at hand, and constructed
the hut. On the great grassy plains of the American con-
tinent he sheltered himself in a tepee made of dried skins of
animals slain for food. Along streams and near the coast
his wickiup was constructed of willows or of water plants
bound together. In tropical countries, where endogenous
plants have a rapid growth he contented himself with a
thatched bamboo dwelling, as in China and Japan is still the
habit of the lower orders.

Thus is revealed the dependence of architecture upon the
availability of material. But primitive men, and their im-
mediate .successors the pastoral races, were wanderers, a
temporary residence being all that was required. In their

were at first extremely simple being no more than quadran-
gular rooms of no very great size.

The style of architecture which grew out of the conditions
in ancient Egypt were first, houses of mud, bricks being
suggested by the drying of mas.ses of mud left from their
construction. The mud or adobe house had a flat roof
formed by l:)eams of palm laid over with palm branches,
covered again with mud. In a rainless country this roof
was secure against the elements, and being strong, contri-
buted to the house a .secluded promenade for the starry
evenings of the Nile country.

Gradually architecture felt the force of the natural attri
bute of imitation. The architrave, introduced when the
portico became a part of the building came from the stone
beam extending from pillar to pillar in the earlier temples ;
the cornice was as imitation of the projecting palm branches
used in roofs ; and the torus was modeled after the pro-
jection formed by the binding together of reeds in the end
walls of adobe buildings. Imitation finally advanced to the
copying of more elaborate forms. Pillars became polygonal
or fluted like bundles of reeds, but they remained thick and
comparatively short, one face being left smooth for inscrib-
ing the history of the building, with the pedigree of its
founder. As wealth and taste developed height and size in-
creased, and with them the consecjuent suggestion of orna-
ment

Even at this stage of progress the Egyptians continued to
imitate natural objects like the palm tree, the reed, the lotus
and the papyrus ; but sculpture being undeveloped, color
was resorted to for the decoration of flat walls and the mould-
ings of pillars. The figures used in painting included
sometimes the head of one or more of their deities, as later
they did in sculpture, and all of these objects continued to
be copied after the art of expressing beauty in stone had

struggles for supremacy they were often dispos.sessed of reached to elegance.

these. Such as grew powerful by conquering and enslaving The early Egyptians, when the rounded column had been

weaker tribes were held more permanently together, and in adopted, constructed them of .several pieces, in the form of

the more eligible parts of any country, agriculture and
settlement in towns become possible. Land came into
private possession, and permanent dwellings became a
necessity.

Men in the early ages were very reverent. They were
unable tn undL-rstand the working of tho.se natural laws of
which they were the observant witnesses. This fostered
superstition. To account for the wonders by which they
were confronted, they imagined supernatural beings or deities
whom they willingly worshiped in the hope of gainini; their
favor and thereby becoming more powerful. Hebrew and
Greek literature is full of exhibitions of this sentiment.
Both were borrowers from the Egyptians, and more rtnioteh
from Asiatic .sources.

From the first intelligent eftbrts of the human brain to
express religions feeling in a form befitting the importance

half drums, the .seams lieing crossed at right angles. These
pieces were not .secured, or adjusted to each other, as was
done l)y the Greeks, who followed the Egyptian models in
their early architecture. The only examples of whole
columns were where small granite shafts were used, and
were confined chiefly to the temples of the Delta.

Dividing Egyptian columns into orders, we find there are
eight of these : ist, the square ; 2d, the polygonal and fluted :
;,d, the water plant ; 4tli, the improved water-plant : 5th,
the palm tree which was not common until the eighteenth
dxnasty ; 6th, in the same dynasty and later, the top orna-
mented with the face of a goddess; 7th, in the age of the
Ptolemies, a composite with a variety of forms in the capital ;
.^th, a square pillar with a figure attached, the idea carried
out in Greece in caryatides. This is called the Osiride pillar,
and was never jicrmitted to support any portion of a build-

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injj, the figure being that of a king in the form of Osiris,
and therefore sacred. But the figures and heads of van-
quished chieftains were made to appear as consoles over
windowsills in the Thebes of Ranieses III, and to decorate
the thrones of the Pharoahs.

A peculiar avoidance of uniformity in the arrangement of
columns and other details was a feature of Egyptian arclii-
tecture. The origin of this peculiarity is unknown, but it
seems certain that however it was suggested it was con-
tinued and formed a style. Its merit was that it gave
variety and avoided fatiguing the eye by re|)ctition and
regularity, that its object was the effect, is shown by the fact
that it is not perceived until tiie eye is brought on a level
with the lower part of the capitals. They .sometimes also
had a different capital for every column in a portico. In
the great hall at Karnak the capitals are at different heights,
some extending lower down on the shaft than others. One
result of this arrangement must be a break in the vanishing
line of perspective.

Although the Egyptian roof was flat, the brick arch was
known in Egypt as early as 1600 K. C. and was in use in
roofing tombs. The arch was also employed in the roofing
of chambers in ])yrami(ls. The earliest brick arches had the
bricks placed longitudinally, forming the pointed arch. The
first deviation from the mode of roofing large structures with
flat stones was formed by inclining two sets of stones to-
wards each other at an angle of one hundred degrees, as over
the entrance to the Oreat Pyramid. The next step was
covering the space with stone slabs overlapping until they
met nearly enough to allow of covering the remaining space
with a single stone, from which may have come the idea of
the arch. This feature which in later times became so im-
portant a feature of European architecture, was abstained from
by the Egyptians in their monuments as unsuited to a style
already formed. The stone arch, while in use by them after
the Romans had adopted it and added the keystone, con-
tinued to be built without this important modification.
What Egyptian architecture lost by rejecting the arch is
illustrated by a comparison of the Great Hall of Karnak with
St. Peters at Rome, the one having a roof supported by a
forest of columns, the other with a dome that lifts itself into
immensity like a firmanent. Both are wonderful creations,
the first by its suggestions of extraordinary physical power,
the other by its elevating effect upon the human mind.

The horizontal line continued to predominate in Egyptian
architecture, although in their obelisks, and in the long
slender columns which extended from the ground to the roofs
of their house-fronts they gave place to the vertical. The
pointed styles which were brought to such perfection at a
later period, by other nations were not in accord with
Egyptian ideas of beauty — possibly were in violation of some
religious sentiment. To build those monuments which
should rival Nature hereself in strength and majesty, and
eternity in point of time, was apparently their ambition.

The first monuments of Egypt were limestone; afterwards
sandstone was adopted, and later granite. The granite
quarries of Cyrene were one hundred and thirty miles from
Thebes, and five times as far from Memphis, yet the stones
transported these distances were of incredible size, being
from sisty to ninety feet in length and of a thickness and
breadth to correspond. 'l"he monoliths erected on the Delta
were conveyed over eight hundred miles. The largest
obelisk in Egypt, at Karnak is estimated to weigh nearly
three hundred tons, and was moved a hundred and thirty-
eight miles. In the plain of Koornth are two colossi of a

.single block each, that contain eleven thousand five hundred
cubic feet, and are of a stone not found within several days
journev of the place. Those taken to Heliopolis vary from
.seventy to ninety-three feet in length of a single stone, and
were transported eight hundred miles, Large blocks were
moved on sledges drawn by oxen or by men. One colossus
is represented as dragged by one hundred and .seventy-two
miles on an oiled roadway. On tlie knee of the statue stands
the man who gives the signal to move. Herodotus mentions
a monolith at Saais which Aniasis had transported from
Elephantine. The passage was accomplished by employing
two thousand boatmen, who took three years to the task.
It was a block thirty-one feet long, twenty-one feet broad,
and twelve feet thick. After the Herculian labor bestowed
in quarrying and transporting it the builders would not ad-
mit it to the temple because the engineer who had charge of
its removal had been heard to sigh aloud, as if wearied by
his task. For this irreverence it was left lying at the en-
trance of the temple as unworthy a place in the sacred
structure.

As to sculpture employed in architecture in Egypt, the
oldest was in low relief and painted, except in the case of
obelisks and funeral tablets, which being in hard .stone were
in intaglio. This style continued until the time of Rameses
II, who introduced intaglio generally on larger monuments,
which style was in vogue until the twenty-sixth dynasty,
when low relief was revived. Intaglio was restored occasion-
ally in the Ptolemaic and Roman period. The intaglios of
Ramesse II had the sides of the picture cut down perpendi-
cularly, and the centre rai.sed by a gradual slope. On this
the features and dress, with other details, were painted.
Ramerz III had the lower side deeply carved, inclining the
picture toward the observer, by which devise X was better
distinguished. After Rameses III there was a decline in
the arts, which in the twenty-sixty dynasty were again revived
and improved.

Sculpture, snch as we find it in Greece, never was attained
to in Egypt. Wood was used for .statues in the earliest dawn
of art, and occasionally down to the Pharoahs. They were
first made with the arms placed down the sides and the legs
united. A sitting statue had the hands resting on the knees,
or placed across the breast. The drapery was without folds.
The portraits of the kings in the tombs are always in profile.

The date at which painting was first used in the decoration
of monuments is uncertain. The Egyptians placed it at six
thousand years before it was known in Greece. It was not
known in Greece at the time of the Trojan war, but it is
certain that it was known nine hundred years before that
period in Egypt. Color was an essential part of Egyptian
architecture. The ceilings of temples were painted blue,
and studded with stars to represent the firmament. Over
the central entrance used by the king, and by religious pro-
cessions, were represented vultures and other emblems, and
the winged globe was placed over the doorway. The whole
building and the avenue of sphinxes were richly painted,
the colors being harmoniously arranged, and of such enduring
quality that they have never been equalled.

Coating the shafts of columns with white stucco was
practiced by the Egyptians. On sandstone it was necessan.-,
to prevent the absorption of the paint, and to give a finish to
the sculpture, but they often concealed the beautiful granite
of the obelisks with it. At the same time they .sometimes
lined the walls of their hou.ses or temples with granite or
.some other stone stained in imitation of it. Painted panels
of a solid color were common in Egyptian houses, or painted

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in flowers and other devices. The Japanese have the same
delicate and suggestive style of decoration which imparted
true elegance to the interiors of Egyptian houses.

In form and perspective the Egyptians were deficient,
although they had a knowledge of proportion. They ex-
celled in expressing grandeur and repose, building their
monuments for all time. In this they were assisted by the
hardness of their material and by the dryness and mildness
of their climate, which tended to repose, and even to mono-
tony. The power of the priesthood which compelled men
to follow the occupation of their fathers, and that forbade
the study of anatomy, restricted the growth ot de.sign in art.
and of truth in the outlines of their decorative sculpture.
Later discoveries show that in consequence of this, art suf-
fered a decadence and that the Ramesian period furnished
better examples of correctness and beauty than sub.sequent
dynasties.

To repre.sent figures on buildings in suitable and dignified
situations is the proper application of .sculpture, while de-
corative art should confine itself to different subjects. There
is a pleasure of the imagination in the harmonious combina-
tion of merely conventional forms superior to the arbitrary
copying of natural forms in unnatural situations. .Among
the Egyptian styles of ornament which did not imitate
natural objects are the guilloche or Tuscan border, the
chevron and the scroll pattern. Andrew Lang, in his work
on "Customs and Myths " points out that .some savage
peoples have the.se conventional designs almost identical
with those of the older civilized nations, as if this form of
decoration in painting and .sculpture were a general human
development of the art instinct. The most complicated form
of the guilloche was painted upon an Egyptian ceiling a
thousand years before it was used even at Ninevah.

The sculptures of an Egyptian temple usually represents
the king making offerings to the Triad of the city. The name
of the king was carved upon the architraves, cornices and
other places, and the .same subjects were repeated on the
outer walls. But in the larger temples, battle scenes and
victories were represented on both the outer and inner walls ;
and upon the towers of the facade the king appeared smiting
the captive chiefs in the presence of the god of the temple.
These temple sculptures were undoubtedly designed as
records of historical facts rather than as examples of decora-
tive art. The human figure when used to represent joyous-
ness of movement as in the Greek processions and games, be-
comes the most pleasing of all forms, and may be justly con-
sidered ornamental, having both variety and grace. But
grace was not a feature of Egyptian figures. Their laws
prohibited those studies r^ssential to the achievement of grace
in design ; but the heads of men were placed on animals,
and of beasts and birds on the figures of men. Moses who
was educated at the temple of Heliopolis according to the
curriculum set for the priesthood, forbids altogether the
making of graven images, or likene.s,ses of anything in earth,
heaven or hades. This he did to put a stop to idol worship,
but so far as the idols of Egypt were concerned, they in-
deed resembled nothing in whole, but only in parts. Their
statues, like their monuments were well proportioned and
remarkable for size. A figure of Rameses at Thebes is the
largest in the world, being sixty-three feet around the
.shoulders, and thirteen from the shoulders up.

Herodotus gave it as his diiininn two thousand years ago
that the Egyptians had never improved in art. Nevertheless
we owe to them through modification by the Creeks,

Romans and Saraceus, our ideas of architecture in some o
its noblest forms. Its development will be made the subject
of another article.

IMPORTANT TO ARCHITECTS AND OTHERS.

DIFKU.SIOX OF LIGHT THROUGH WINDOWS.

BvSTRACT from the Enginceniig News and
American Raibcav Journal oiT>ec. 22, 1898,
and substantiated by circular No. 72 of the
Boston Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. :

Previous to 1883 Mr. Edward Atkinson, President of
Boston Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
studied the best means of diffusing light through windows
and skylights in mills and factories.

He experimented with various forms of glass including
prismatic, corrugated, rough, waved and ribbed glass. He
photographed images from each kind also from plain glass,
and he found that the greatest and most uniform diffusion
of light U'as not delivered from prismatie or angular forms, but
from simple ribbed glass in hue eurz'es, inverse and obverse 21
ribs to the ineli. This form of glass was fortunately in com-
mercial use for certain purposes and is also the cheapest type
of glass suitable for glazing u'indo'cs except the common clear
glass.

It will be observed that man}- types of prismatic and of
ribbed glass had long been in common use and had trans-
mitted direct and diffused light before I attempted to give
any special direction to this work. Therefore no patent
claims can be sustained on the principle of diffusion of light
bv the u.se of prismatic or any other form of glass, such
claims may be .sustained on methods of setting or glazing,
but not on the forms of glass itself

Again early in 189S Mr. Atkin.son desired some further
information, and Prof C. L. Norton of Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology made a more complete investigation, and
the report is made in July 19, 189S by circular 72 of the
Boston Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company is
briefly as follows :

Mr. Norton started out doubting the assertion made that
more light was admitted in a room when glazed with corru-
gated glass than glazed with plain glass. But experience
has clearly shown that at the rear wall- of a room 25 feet
deep the intensity of light was increased three times by sub-
stituting ribbed glass for plain glass.

Mr. Norton explains as follows :

The light entering a room through a window comes for
the most part from the sky, and has, therefore a general
downward direction, varying with the time and position of
the room which receives the most light ordinarily is the
floor near the windows : but if we interpo.se in this down-
ward beam of light a dispersive glass the light no longer
falls to the floor but is spread out in a broad divergent beam
falling on tcalls, ceiling and floor.

We gain nothing in the total amount of light entering a
room but we have simply redistributed the light, taking up
from the floor tlipt which fell there and was comparatively
useless, and sending it in where it is of more service.

The result of the examination to detcrininc the relative

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intensity of illumination in a room of the various glasses of comparing the intensity of light falling on similar portions

which he tested many kinds, in fact all he could find, in- of the two, when one was glazed with plain glass, and the

eluding the most expensive Cathedral glass, and thcLiixfer other with the glass under examination.

Prisiiiatic glass, proved that the I'aetory Ribbed Class about The two photographs do not show as great a difference as

RIBliEO GLASS.

J-J6 of an inch thick ivith Ji ribs to the inc/i, Icnoicn as Factory
glass, is the best dispel sive glass upon the market.

There is no apparent gain by corrugating both sides.

Ground glass is a loss of transparency cau.sed b}- a slight
amount of moisture or dust.

does the eye. Take, for instance, the apparatus case in the
upper left-hand corner. Where ribbed glass is used, it is
possible to distinguish and recognize the separate pieces
with a very small window. When the same window of
plain glass is used, one cannot even see that there is any

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When a glass of slightly l)etter appearance is desired,
that which is known to the trade as Maze Gla.ss is the best,
it is similar to the fine ribbed glass, except the ribs are not
straight, but are bent into irregular curves.

Photomeric measurements were made by taking two rooms,

case there. In the photographs the windows are behind the
camera, as is shown by the strong light on the lower corner
of the " plain " exposure.

Broadly speaking, it zeas found that in the center of the room
wos as bright, where lighted by a -witidoic one square foot of this

one above the other, alike in exposure shape and size, and ribbed glass, as zvith three square feet of plain glass. This

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wa.s true in all lights, from bright sunlight to a heavy thun-
derstorni, and windows facing in any direction.

The circular reproduces a number of photographs of the
same rooms or objects taken when lighted by plain glass
and by ribbed glass, and says in each case the greater inten-
sit\- of light derived from the window glazed with ribbed
glass is very apparent. I have taken every precaution I
could to make the comparison a fair one, and in over 200
negatives every one shows the room much better lighted
with ribbed glass than with plain glass.

This glass is kept in stock by glass dealers of .San Fran-
ci.sco, California, and sold at only eleven cents per square
foot, and for lighting towards the back of our deep stores
and other dark rooms from the front, is of great value and
should be generally used.

In the back office of Messrs P. H. Jack.son & Co., 22.S
First street this city, is a sash door opening out into the
back yard and in it are S panels of window glass 12x17 inches,
Mr. Jackson had one side, or 4 glasses taken out, and sub-
stituted 4 of these corrugated Ribbed Factory glass, which

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cost eleven cents per square foot, and has two separate
window .shades to cover each the factor>' and plain glass.

Directly opposite this is an open door to a dark room
which intervenes between the back office and front show
room, and when all shades are drawn down then the shade
over the 4 plain glass is raised, the light is feeble on the back
wall of the dark room about 22 feet distant from the glass
door, but when this shade closes out this light and the one
over the factory glass is raised the light is bright on the
wall. The contrast is surprising and should be witnessed
by every architect in San Francisco.

A Chicago firm has placed in front of several upper store
windows and other places in this city, Lu.xfer prismatic gla.ss
in frames costing about one dollar and seventy-five cents per
square foot, which is described as inferior in reflecting light
in circular No. 72 compared to the factory glass costing but
eleven cents per foot, or about one sixteenth the price of
the Chicago article.

Furthermore, the frames Vv'ith the prismatic gla.ss is
suspended on the outside of the building opposite the upper
sash and close to it and is subject to the fogs and dust which
coats the fine prisms of the glass, while with the factory
ribbed glass, the ribbed portion in window sashes is in the
room and protected from the elements and easily cleaned,
which is not the case with tho.se in frames.

The value of this discovery is very important as we have
at hand a cheap reflecting glass which should be generally
used in upper sashes and other places where it is desired to
project 1 ight into dark interiors and can be easily kept

APPROPRIATIONS BY CONGRESS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS,

comparison of the amounts appropriated by congress for
public buildings in the various states indicates that
Illinois has not fared very well. Chairman Mercer of the
buildings and grounds committee has had printed an inter-
esting table showing the amount of money appropriated in
different cities and states from whicli it appears that Illinois,
with a population of 3,826,341, has received appropriations
for public buildings of $8,514,539 ; whils New York, with
a population of 5,997,853, or considerably less than twice as
much as Illinois, has had appropriations of $24,068,728, or
three times as much in round numbers ; while Ma.ssachusetts,
with a population a million and a half less than Illinois,
has received $1,400,000 more appropriations. Louisiana,
with a population less than a third of that of Illinois, has
received appropriations of $6,137,554, and Mi.s.souri, which
has more than a million less people than Illinois, has re-
ceived over one million dollars more in appropriations. —
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MAMMOTH REFLECTING LENSES-

nnilS picture taken from a photo made in tiie front hase-
A nient of the Hastings Clothing Go's, store S.W. cor.
Montgomery and vSutter streets, San Francisco, shows the
bottom surfaces of two reflecting lens sidewalk lights each
of the same size, and but poorly shows the difference of
light in comparison.

To the left marked A, on the Sutter street side of the
corner extends a bulk head and shows the reflecting lenses
in the aidewalk light over, made by the Luxfer Light Com-
pany of Chicago, al.so the extended light from the same, this
cost $123.50.

To the right on the Montgomery street side of the corner

is sold at $3.80 per square foot, saving thirty-five per cent.
Why should ree go abroad and seek foreign goods when
better articles are to be had at home.

Hang a canopy beneath the inner or houseend of the light
composed of Factory ribbed glass in frame having 21 ribs to
the inch, more fully described in another place in this book,
and the blaze of light emitted from it may be projected 75
feet back and at a cost not to exceed 20 cents a foot, this glass
canopy is superior for projecting light to any of the high
priced eastern articles being placed about this city costing
ten times that amount.

The Home Product light and canopy, which is superior
in both respects saves the purchaser about $3.00 per square
foot compared to that brought from abroad.

marked B; extends a similar bulkhead covered with a side-
walk light having Home Product, Mammoth Reflecting
Lenses, each lens weighing about 3 pounds, made by P. H.
Jackson & Co. of vSan Francisco, both lights are of same
size, while Jackson & Go's, regular price is but $91.20, sav-
ing by using home goods $32.30 and by far a superior
article. The largely increased light from the home make
over that of the Luxfer Co. is surprisingly apparent.

Mr. Jackson informs us that about six years ago he got
up these Mammoth Reflecting Lenses and left samples
with the architects in this city and elsewhere, but from their
increased cost over the ordinary sidewalk light lenses he
has during these years never been able to sell any, and this
is the first opportunity of showing the marked difference in
contrast with the foreign article, and he was not slow to size
up the situation in comparison.

The proprietors of the Hastings Clothing Company not
being aware of the home article, and after pressing solicita-
tion of the agent of the Chicago Company here, gave the
order which is at the rate of $5.15 per square foot, while the
home product which seems to give fifty per cent more light

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

TlfHE candidature of Miss Ethel May Charles for associate-
1 ship in the Royal Institute of British Architects gave
rise to an animated discussion at the December meeting of
that society. Several members contended that, while the
charter did not specifically prohibit it, the admission of
ladies was such an absolute departure from precedent that
the election of Mi.ss Charles be not proceeded with until the
desirability of admitting ladies as members of the institute
could be di.scussed. B motion to that effect was finally over-
ruled, and the society proceeded with the election of each
candidate separately. All candidates were elected by a
unanimous vote with the exception of Miss Charles, who
was elected by a vote of 50 to 16. It is interesting to note
that while the Royal Institute of British Architects has a
membership of about 1600, and are represented in nearly
civilized country, only gS members were present at the
meeting where was to be decided one of the most radical de-
partures in the history of that organization. In order to be-
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have to be passed. Miss Charles passed as a probationer in
1893, took lier students' examination in i.Sg.s, and last year
passed the final examination, which lasts five days and re-
quires the student to design a building of an important
public character, to show a complete knowledge of style,
construction, planning, foundations, the manipulation of all
kinds of building materials, specifications, estimates, etc.,
and proficiency in one ancient and one modern language. —
Construction Ncivs..

'fjN interesting decision was recently rendered by the
/T. Supreme Court of Illinois which strikes at the practice,
now becoming quite common, of public officials prescribing
that only union labor shall be employed by contractors doing
work for them. In the particular case adjudicated the
Chicago Board of Education had adopted such a rule, and
the right of that body to do .so was made the subject of a
legal contention. The court said in its decision: "Upon
what theory it could be claimed that the Board of Educa-
tion, which exercised merely the functions of the State in
maintaining public schools within a limited portion of the
State, can possess either power or discretion which the State,
in its .sovereign capacity, could not confer upon it, we are
unable to imagine. No argument is made which would
justify such a conclusion. There can be no greater power
of the board to act of its own motion than by virtue of posi-
tive law. The results, in either case, are equally in conflict
with the organic law, and such legislation, contract, or action,
whatever form it may take, is void. Nor can the fact, if
it be a fact, that an individual might make such a bargain,
authorize these public officers, exercising a public trust, to
do so. The individual may, if he chooses, give away his
money, but the public officer, acting as a trustee, has no
right to surrender to a committee or any one else the right
of those for whom he acts." According to this decision no
discrimination can be made against one set of citizens in
favor of another, merely because the former do not belong
to certain organizations known as "unions." If this could
be permitted it would be lawful for an official board to pro-
vide that no work should be given to a contractor unle.ss he
agreed to employ only those of a certain religious belief or
or only of a certain nativity. — Carpentry and Building.

Eddy ann other buildings in Chicago. Mr. Rogers e.xpects
to locate in Chicago, though he has not yet made any definite
arrangements. Chicago also has another graduate of
L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Mr. Theodore Wells Piet.scli, who
graduated with honors in December, 1897, and who is now
jjracticin.g at 218 La Salle street. The twelve American
diplomes of the Beaux- Arts and the date of their graduation
are as follows : June, 1895, John \'an Pelt. Herbert D. Hale,
Boston, and J. H. Friedlander, New York ; December, iSq6,
Hugh Tallant, New York ; June, 1897, John Mead Hovvells,
New York, and Edwin H. Denby, Philadelphia; December,
1897, Theodore Wells Piefsch, Chicago, and Charles Butler,
New York ; June, 1898, Donn Barber, New York ; Mr.
Morgan, New York, and John Carey Rodman, New York ;
December, 1898, James Gamble Rogers, Chicago. — Tlie
Construition A'cws.

MR. James Gamble Rogers of Chicago, who is known to
many of the younger architects in this city, returned
from Paris on January 31, bringing with him one of the
much coveted diplomas of L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Though
the Paris school was founded by the French government
more than a century and a half ago, there are only twelve
American graduates of the institution. In addition to the
distinction of having graduated with honor from the famous
French school, Mr. Rogers also brings three gold medals,
awarded for work while at that institution. The gold medals
are much sought after by Frenchmen for the reason that the
pos.session of one of them entitles the holder to exemption
from military service. Mr. Rogers is 30 years of age, and
has made his home in Chicago since 1874. He was educated
in the city schools and at Yale, where he graduated in 1889.
Afterward he studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, and
practiced his profession for a time in this city. He designed
the Lees building on Fifth avenue, tlie residence of Arthur

TTTHE new fireproof curtain of the Paris Opera House,
A which is lowered after each representation and in the
event of accident or panic, is made of aluminum plates, 3:32
inches thick, thirteen feet long, and three feet, three and
one-half inches wide, representing a surface of 3,229 square
feet, while weighing 1.8 tons. A similar curtain made of
iron would weigh over five tons. — Fire and Water.

VlfHE special committee of the New York Board of Trade
A and Commerce, which has had under consideration for
the past two years the question of regulating the height of
buildings in that city, has recommended to the municipal
as.sembly the passage of an ordinance which shall provide
that on the wider streets and avenues no Ijuilding hereafter
erected shall exceed 200 feet in height, and that no building
used as a hotel or appartment house shall exceed 165 feet in
height ; that proportionate lesser heights be provided for the
erection of structures on the narrow thoroughfares : and
that in every building erected to a height of 137 feet and
over, there shall be two separate stairways leading from the
ground floor to the roof, one of which shall be remote from
the elevator shaft. The new building code commission,
formally organized three weeks ago, has received the reports
of its committees on scope and procedure, and has adopted
the suggestions of the latter to send invitations to the heads
of the allied municipal departments, and to the various pro-
fessional societies and trades organizations interested in build-
ing to attend the meetings of the commission, and to sub-
mit, either in writing or orally, objections to the present
laws and suggestions for amending the same. — Tlie Construc-
tion Nc'a'S.

1TFHE Paris Exposition of 1800 will be the fourth of its
X kind. Its predecessors, that of 1867, 1S78 and 1889
were successes; The interest taken therein was practically
world wide and in keeping with the ambition of one of the
leading nations of Europe. The gate money of each of these
as they follow in order of time was $2, 153,000, $2,515,000
$4,366,000. In a local as in a national sen.se these exposi-
tions literally unloaded money in the public exchequer.
The amount spent by visitors, the increase in telegraph and
postal receipts and the addition to railway earnings footed

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up au enorinous total. The Exposition of 1900 will in all
probability surpass all previous records, providing national
caprice aud political and journalistic fire eaters do not pre-
cipitate international rupture. The space occupied by ex-
position structures will approximate three hundred acres,
and interest is being aroused to such a degree that even this
niagnificient allotment is insufficient. The space .secured
for the American exhibit has been enlarged and it will be
the fault of the American manufacturer if he misses the op-
portunity that will be among the great events in the opening
of the twentieth century. — The Age of Skel.

•fJX attempt will be made to pa.ss a law in Missouri for
/I the regulation of the practice of architects. A bill on
the subject has been prepared by the St. Louis Chapter of
the A. I. A., and will be presented to the legislature. The
measure provides for the appointment by the governor of a
board of five members, one of whom shall be a member of
the faculty of the state university, and the other four archi-
tects of at least ten years' standing. This board is to hold
meetings twice a year or oftener and examine all persons
who desire to follow the profession. An examination fee of
$15 is to be charged and $25 for a license. The secretary of
the board is to receive a salary of $1500 a year and each of
the members $10 a day for what time they devote to the
business of the lioard. The salary and fees to be derived
from the persons who stand examinations and obtain licenses.
All architects are required to obtain a license and pay $25
for the same, but those now engaged in the business and
who can satisfy the board of the same need not be examined.
Licensed architects who obtain licenses will be expected to
provide themselves with seals and stamp their plans with
the same. Any person practicing architecture without a
license will be subject a fine ranging from $50 to $500. The
measure is patterned after the Illinois law which, it is
claimed, has worked well in the main. — The Imptovcmcnt
Bulletin .

TITHE offer made by the American Art Association, to sell
A to the City of Philadelphia for $9000 a portrait of
Washington painted in 1780 by Charles Wilson Peale, brings
out the fact that another of Peale' s famous Washington
pictures belongs in West Chester, Pa. This was painted in
1778, at Valley Forge, and subsequently became the propeity
of John Neagle. Later it was presented by him to the
Chester County Cabinet of Natural Science, and in 1872.
together with other treasures included in the collection, it
passed into the hands of the West Chester State Normal
School. This painting of the great Washington, by Peale.
is considered one of the finest specimens from his brush. —
Boston Transcript.

•IJBOUT a mile east of the Dumbarton rock, in the Firth
/i. of Clyde, a dwelling on piles or crannog, has been dis-
covered below high water mark, some 50 yards from low-
water mark. It is 1S4 feet in circumference, the outer circle
of piles being of oak wood, sharpened with stone axes.
The transverse beams and floor are of oak, willow, birch,
elder and branches of fir, birch and hazel, and bracken

(fernsj, moss and chips. In the refu.se heaps outside the
crannog were found the bones of stags, cows, sheep, signs of
fire, many firestones. and a whitestone or hone. Near-by
was a canoe thirty-five feet long by four feet wide, hollowed
from single trunk of oak. The crannog is the first yet found
in an estuary, and it evidently dates from the stone age:
therefore, it seems earliest than others yet found in the
British isles. — Stone.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

Kan Fkani'isco Ciiaptek, A.mkkicax IxsTirrTK ok Akchi-
I'EfT.", meets second Friday of each mouth at 408 California street,
at 4 p. ni.

Srrii I5.\riSo.s, Pres. H. A. ScHUi/rz, Vice-Pres.

Oi.ivKi: KvKKK'rr, Se(\ John M. Cuktis, Treas.

Sol'TIIKK.V ('ALII'OKNIA ClIAPTKB AMKKK'AN INSTITUTE OF

Akcihticcis, meets first Wednesday of eaeh niontli at 114 Spring
street, I^os Augele.s, Cnl.

Theo. A. EisEN, Pres. Authur B. Bextox, Vice-Pres.

Wii.MAiM C. Aiken, Sec't. Aucrsr Wackekbarth, Treas.

\VASllIN(iTOX (,'IIAI'TER .AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHI-

TECT.s, regular meetings at 8 o'clock i-. >i., the first Friday of each
month, except July and August.

Jos. C. HoRNBLowER, Prcs. Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.

K. W. Dunn, Jr., Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Association of .\KcniTErrs of Ari/.ona, meetings held at
Phoenix, Arizona.

D. W. MiLi.AKi), Pres. T. H. M.vono.v, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Tkciink Ai, SoiiETV OF THE Pai'IFU,' ('()A.sr, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building.
(ii;o. W. Percy, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, \'ice-Pres.

Otto Von (Jeldern, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Master Plumbers' .\sso( iai i<i.\, meets every first and third
Friday of each month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Hriit, Pres. J. \,. E. Firman, Sec.

Builders' E.xch.vnge, Directors meet first Friday in each
moiitli at Mission and New Montgomery.

.'^. K. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

Masons' and Huildebs' Association, meet first Friday even

iiig of each month.

.\DAM Beck, Pres. M. V. Brady, Sec.

FROST ON BUILDING MATERIALS,

.\TL'RAL cements should never be used
in freezing weather. The cement once
frozen has lost all of its binding property.
Thawed out it crumbles like mere sand.
Portland cement, however, behaves very
much better, and it is contented that
some brands are especially fit for use in

frosty weather. No proper expianatiou can as yet be oflTered

as to this particular difference in quality.

Common mortar, however, should be considered as being

subject to no detrimental change in its properties through

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the action of fro-st. On the contrarv, it is improved. This
is especially evident in all ca.ses in which the mortar steadilj'
continues — for a time of three to four months — to remain in
a frozen state, so as to allow all surplus moisture to vaporize.
Plastering thus "frozen dry " turns out to be the toughest
and in every respect best kind of work. Where roofing tile
are jointed with mortar, the best work is ever obtained in
steadily frosty weather, lasting long enough to allow the
mortar to set. But the diflSculty in our climate is that such
steady frost-weather can never be depended upon. We are
bound to resort to artificial heat in processes of plastering,
to say nothing of the advontage sn saving time. A peculiar
property of frozen mortar is, that when a sudden thaw sets
•'.n, shortly after freezing, this mortar will become quite
Jiquid. It wnll drop from the plastering lath, will also freely
ooze out from the joints in a stone wall.

Stone walls should never be built in frosty weather, or at
a time when frost may set in shortly thereafter. If the
stones are laid in connnon cement mortar, they would be no
better off than if laid in dry sand, if as well. If laid in lime
mortar the case is even worse, because the mortar in heavy
joints, where none or very little of its moisture is ab.sorbed
l)y the stone, becomes so liquid when thawing that it will
freely ooze out from the joints and thus leave the masonry
more or less unstable. In case stone walls are imperatively
called for they should, therefore, not be built with lime — or
common cement mortar. A proper kind of Portland cement
is required. Considering this as to expense and as to the
possibility that the kind of cement chosen is not the proper
one, it would appear to be like a positive rule for every
practitioner to avoid in frosty weather the use of common
stone on any kind of walls. Foundations may be of dimen-
sion stone bedded in sand merely; basement walls of brick
laid in lime mortar. In ca.se exterior faces of these walls
are to be shielded against dampness, it would be utterly use-
less to apply the usual cement mortar coating, the full effici-
ency of which is doubtful in any case.

When, soon after the great Chicago fire of 1.S71, the re-
building of the city began, basement walls were in a number
of cases built with rubble stone. Frost soon thereafter set-
ting in and remaining almost constant till March in the year
following, their green mortar was in solid condition enough
to sustain the superstructure in the meantime thereon
erected. But so soon as the March weather set in they were
speedily converted into a loose mass of rubule, held in a
precarious position by a loose mass of mortar, which began
to ooze out and endanger the stability of the structure. A
remedy was found in the speedy call of the " house doctor "
and his jackscrews. Yet so ignorant were both architect
and builder as to the threatening cause, that the "doctor"
was discharged after the rectification of a south wall, to be
called again within a week thereafter, in order to also uphold
the north wall, which had followed the example of the south
wall.

An "accident" took place on another street, where a
block of three stores, four stories high, fell all on a sudden
into a heap of ruins. Its basement walls, some six feet high
from the ground, had been built ni stone. "Jack Frost"
had solidified them for the time being. Tlie walls were
completed and roof put on. When "Jack" took his leave
the structure was doomed. Lucky it was that the crasli
took place early in the morning prior to starting work.

The lesson then so repeatedly given had, however, not
sufficed to afford the necessary amount of instruction. A
])roniincnt member of the profession undertook, two years

thereafter, to build in winter a stone cellar wall of a store,
with no favorable result. Had the tottering w-all been an
isolated one instead of one learning against the wall of an
adjoining store, it would probably have come to the ground.
Contrary to general opinion on the part of the public, it
must be stated as a fact that masonry is improved in its
quality by the action of frest, provided it has received the
amount and degree of care required. It is in disrepute be-
cause the conditions on which success depends have so seldom
lieen altogether well observed, even if they were at all un-
derstood. When mortar freezes, when the ultimate parts of
its humidity expand into solid crystals, the rubbing motion
of porticle against particle than taking place is, without
question, a very severe one, enough so to exact an improved
condition of them, especially in regard to the silica which
thereby .seems to become in a measure "unlocked." It is
converted, partly .so, from its original inert state into one of
more or less acute affinit\-, Isy which the silicatization of the
lime is started, and increased in rapidity of its action. My
own conviction in regard to the fact that masonry properly
executed in frosty weather is comparatively the best, is
positive. It is shared by good and attentive nia.sons as well
as a number of architects. All that is reijuired in the case
is, that the subject be more fully investigated and the results
taken ad notam, A time-honored prejudice will then be
fully dispelled.

The necessity of "keeping the weather out" from inhabited
buildings is self evident, and protective measures, especially
as to exposed parts, such as fire walls and chimney tops,
owing to the introduction of Portland cement and terra cotta
lap-coping, have at last become a rule. Facts have gradually
had the effect of demonstrating a necessity, from which no
part of a building is excepted. A most special care is owing
to monumental structures which, as the case is, are desig-
nated to endure for ages. Frost is their principal enemy.
Water enters into the minutest open joint and ever expans it
by freezing. It is to be kept in mind that this expansion
taking place is ever and ever repeated with irresistible force.
It is exceedingly difficult, if at all possible, to construct
monumental work, self-evidently io be durable, with small
pieces of material, the joints between them offering .so many
chances for gradual destruction.

A cemetery vault was, some eight years ago, constructed
at Grrxeland Cemetery, Chicago, with arches composed of
small blocks of granite. The structure was altogether neat
and attractive, affording evidence of a good deal of happy
thought on the part of the architect. But the grim exist-
ence of "Jack Frost" had not entered upon his mind. The
result was that improved arches were made in the spring
following.

In the early days of our common electric street railwsys
and electric lighting stations, new industries were to be
created, which for capital might appear to the whole world.
There was no (juestion of extinguishing the value of an ex-
isting investment

In arguing electricity into a mine, however, the mine
operatoi has not only had to consider the question of a
future benefit, but also what must appear to him the most
serious one of a present loss, and it is a known fact that old
apparatus assumes in the mind oi the owner a factitious
N'alue as .soon as the question arises of di.scariling it, and
l>urchasing new apparatus in its place. Furthermore, the
charge involved not only the supersession of mechanical and
aninml power in the mine itself; it involved the installation
of a complete steam and (.lectrical generating ]>lant .it the

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same time. Electricity, therefore, has laeen compelled to
show that its adaptation to mine work would not only mean
future economy, but, also, that its economy would be suffi-
ciently large to compensate for the extinction of the value of
the apyaratus at present in use. That it has been shown
capable of this is, perhaps, best demonstrated by the very
large number of mines now using electrical apparatus, and
the still larger number in which the use of electricity is
proposed and almost decided.

It will hardly be disputed at this date that electricity is
the ideal power for use in the operation of mines, and that
the advantages it offers, and the benefits which accrue from
its u.se, cannot be equalled or even approached by any other
known power, whether animal, steam
or air. A power that needs heavy
piping; that demands expensive protect-
ion in very cold weather and constant
expensive maintenance ; that cannot
be transmitted satisfactorily over long
distances; and that operates machinery
demanding constant attention, compares
poorly with a power that requires
two or three slender wires only for its
transmission ; that gives off no heat,
nor smoke, nor moisture; that is un-
affected by change in temperature, how-
ever severe ; that can now be transmitted
over long distances, which, five years
ago, would wealth, attention to the de-
structive agency of frost seems to have
been rarely paid. Many of a cemetery
vault then built on the side of a bill, the
arch covered with .soil and sod, has
gone out of existence owing to the
destructive agency of frost. vSome of
them have been rebuilt in place of being
abandoned. All of them, I trust, could
be made permanent by not only covering
the arch with a coating of Portland
cement concrete, but also protecting this
coating with sheet lead of fair thickness,
the sheets soldered.

The fewer the joints, the larger the

constructive units, the more certain the ^-

durability of the structure. All joints
should be ccrefully prepared for filling with lead, to be firmly
caulked. Such caulking requires that the blocks be massive
in order that they may resist all lateral motion thereby in-
duced. This necessity should be considered a factor in the
style of all monumental work.

The superficial inspection of the New York-Brooklyn
.suspension bridge reveals a want of care as to results of the
action of frost, and even government work is, here and there,
allowed to be thus injured. I have noticed heavy granite

CHANGES IN SCHOOL ARCHITECTURE-

_f;''""~tj' "^ HE general trend of public opinion re-
garding the design and construction of
school buildings is nowhere changing
more rapidly than at Cleveland. A com-
mission recently appointed to inspect the
school buildings of other cities recently
returned, and Architect F. S. Barnum made the following
informal remarks upon the trip and its results, Mr. Barnum's

m

•■• ^IX ■ ^oA ■ <5>rTA<JC-

Drplvmiw By CH.RuSSELi..

standing as an architect making his observations exceedingly
interesting and worthy of record.

Mr. Barnum said, in a newspaper interview, that while it
would not be decided just what the innovations will be (in
Cleveland school buildings) until the members of the inspect-
ing party had compared notes, it was safe to say that the
benefits of the trip would be apparent to all when new build-
ings shall be erected. Both Mr. Barnum and Director

Sargent made copious notes, and from these and personal
copings on quite new retaining walls .somewhat moved off remembrances the new ideas which will be incorporated in
their beds. The retaining walls to the approaches of our future school structures will be evolved.

river tunnels have been rebuilt twice and are again leaning,
owing to an ever-repeated freezing of the ground which leans
against their back. On our principal residence streets are
shown a large number offence copings to be in a "demora-
lized" condition, brought on by the action of frost. The
time for proper care and attention in regard to the relentless
action of frost seems, after all, to be as yet in suspense. —
Fiedeiick Baiimann, F. A. I. A., in Inland Architect.

The eastern tour was the result of a desire, not only on
the part of Architect Barnum, but also of Director Sargent
and the school officers, to know what were the latest im-
provements in school edifices.

" Of course I cannot say just what the changes in Cleve-
land school architecture will be,'' said Mr. Barnum, " until
I have consulted with my colleagues on the trip. I can,
however, say something about the new ideas which seemed

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to impress us most, and some of which we will likely adopt,
although we hope from the composite ideas to evolve plans
for school buildings which will, w-e hope, excel even .some
of the magnificent structures we visited.

"We did not pay much attention to exterior designs,
giving practicalh- our whole attention to inside arrange-
ments. We first visited Pitt.sburg, where we saw two
splendid buildings, one completed two years ago, and the
other now being finished. Then we went to Philadelphia.
In this city we inspected an enormous building which is Tt
present at a standstill for want of funds. Then we went to
New York and from thence east. The finest building,
architecturally, which* we saw, was the night school at
Springfield, Massachusetts. However, it was not as good a
building as many others, because it was not thoroughly fire-
proof, and was not constructed of as good material.

"We found the school structures radically different from
those in Cleveland. Here the idea followed has been the
grouping around a large central hall, lighted from the top
by means of a well, of the various rooms needed, although
this style has been departed from to some extent of late.
Eastern school buildings are generally structures with a
long frontage and slight depth, usually having a court or
semi-court in the center. A favorite design seems to lie a
narrow building with a long frontage, with wings extending
backward from each end, thus forming a .sort of court in the
rear. Plenty of light is thus insured.

"Another radical difference was in the width of the corri-
dors in the Eastern buildings. In Cleveland many of our
buildings have corridors forty feet in width ; others of more
recent design have them twenty-six feet wide, but in all of
the Eastern schools the corridors are much narrower. In
New York thej' are sometimes but five feet wide, and in the
majority of cities do not exceed ten feet in width. In Cleve-
land we provide w'ide stairways at both ends of the buildings.
The}' do the same, but in addition have many narrower
stairways at convenient places throughout the structure. In
the best buildings these stairways are made as nearly fire-
proof as possible, being constructed of iron and slate. The
corridors, too, are fireproof and are floored with mosaic tiling
and tiling or glazed brick is vised on the walls in place of
plaster, the idea Ijeing to utilize the stairways and corridors
as avenues of escape in ca.se of fire. The rea.son for the
many stairways is that space is economized by making the
corridors narrower, while the many exits render crowding
of the halls impossible.

" None of the Eastern Ijuildings of recent construction are
provided with fire escapes, although some of them are four
stories in height and all of them three, many having ba.se-
ments. The fireproof stairways and corridors are considered
safer means of exit in case of fire than would be the skeleton-
like escapes attached to the outside of the l)uilding. In fact,
all Eastern school olficials were inianimous in prelerring
many fireproof in.side exits, even though narrow, to the
usual style of fire escape.

" Another novel feature we saw in New York, and which
we shall probably incorporate in our building is asphalt
flooring in the corridors. The asphalt is lain on top of a
fireproof floor constructed of iron beams and concrete. Its
advantage consists in that while it is thoroughly fireproof it
is almost noiseless. In mnn\' of the corridors we found
lhe.se floors were extended into the wardrobes, and that the
walls were of tile or of impervious brick, the idea being to
provide a corridor not fiuly fireproof, but susceptible of being
easily cleaned and oi being kept so.

"Other features which attracted our attention were the
lunch-rooms which are provided in almost all of the schools.
These are large and commodious, and at many schools are
furnished with cooking apparatus necessary to supplying
the children with hot soup and coffee or other inexpensive
foods. We also notice that large gymnasiums were much
in favor. Some buildings have separate rooms for the boys
and girls, with apparatus suited to each sex. Manual train-
ing departmerits are aLso located in nearly all the buildings.

" In view of the opposition to high buildings, let me say
that none of the new school buildings we visited were less
than three stories in height. A few of them were provided
with elevators, but as a general thing, the architects have
provided very easy stairways instead of elevators.

" While I cannot .speak authoritatively I think it safe to
say that some of the innovations we shall likely adopt in
Cleveland will be that of constructing longer buildings of
less depth, perhaps with wings at each end, and providing
narrower corridors, extending from end to end of the struc-
ture, with subcorridors to the side of building at frequent
intervals, thus insuring perfect lighting. More .stairways
will be provided, in place of having one at each end of the
Iniilding, and there will be narrower stairways in the middle
of the building. We shall also adopt the plan of making
the corridors and stairways thoroughly fireproof. By this
means we shall insure perfectly safe exits and plenty of them,
for even if a fire should start in one of the rooms, it would
be impossible for it to make any headway through halls and
stairw-ays where there is absolutely nothing to burn. I
think these will prove better means of exit in case of fire
than any fire escape yet devised.

" We shall very likely adopt the asphalt flooring for the
corridors and wardrobes. Other floors will be constructed
as thev are now, of iron beams and concrete, on which is
laid a thin hardwood flooring. We shall also probably adopt
the plan of using tiling on the walls of the corridors, or we
may follow the jdan in vogue in some cities of using a glazed
lirick for the walls. Neither are more expensive than plaster,
provided a substantial, plain material is used.

"The lunchroom and gymnasium features were favorably
regarded and they may be substituted. Bicycle rooms we
shall certainly provide, and we found that all of the Eastern
schools have them. I do not know about the manual train-
ing and cooking schools in the high school buildings of
Cleveland, yet nearly all of the Eastern schools have especial
rooms for their accommodation."

Mr. Barnum said that the favorite material for school
buildings in the East seems to be hard, light-colored brick —
what is known as impervious brick — in place of stone. It
was not more expensive and was much more cleanly in ap-
pearance. Inside, the Ijuildings are subdivided by solid
brick walls, and the aim in all of them appeared to be to
reach as near a fireproof construction as possible, this idea
being carried out to utilizing tile flooring in the laboratories
or wherever there was the slightest danger of fire originating.
This, with the perfectly fireproof exits he said, seemed to
insure the absolute safety of the children while in the school
building, so far as danger from fire was concerned.

The cost of the buildings in which the new ideas were em-
bodied, Mr. Barnum said, need not be greater than the old
st>lc structure. C.rcater economy of space in the long,
narrow building wcnild more than oflTset the slightly added
cost for the side walls, while the other improvements did
not necessarily involve the expenditure of more money than
])resent methods of construction.-- The Inland Architect.

February, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AKD BUILDING NEWS.

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Vol. XX. No 2.

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February, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE,

CORNER NEW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

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Box No.

Abrahamson, P.; patent ventilators 123

Adams, John Ci.; eontractor and builder. *i70

Alameda Brick & Tile Co.; biiek 170

Arizona Sandstone Co.; building stone :i-2ti

Bass-Huter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..lyti

Batenian Bros.; eontraetorsand builders 2oG

Beck. Adam; mas n and builder U

Bell, Wm.; contraetor and bu Ider 75

Bibb Lumber Co., D. H

Bellingbam Bay Im'p- ^'i': lumber *J11

Boyd, Robert; mason and builder 77

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 31

Bra<iy, O. K.; mason and builder 31)0

Ilrcnnen, J>. J.; mason and iiui UK r I'll

Brennan Jann'S, plasterers v 15!»

Brltt, James K.; plumber 3tj

Brode. H.; iron u(n-ks "iiJo

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2[iO

Burnham. Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell, K. H.; bviilding material U(i

Burt, W. J.; house mover 29(5

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Art Glass Works (i3

California Electrical Works 22.^

California IVlills; planins mills 300

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.; brick manufacturer 282

Bignarni and Masow 133

Cartwriglit, I). S.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder 02

Chemical Paint Co 317

Chlsholm, C; contraetor and builder 44

Clark. N. A S<ms; terra cottji, etc 290

Clawson, L. E., *fe Co.; patent chimneys (Hi

Coghlan. P'rank; plasterer 01

Collin & (_lunn; lathers IM

Concannon Wm., coiitracior and builder 24

Conlln & Roberts; metal roofers 90

Coppieters & Mockil; i^rill work

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cfment. fire brick, etc 7

Crlchton, Peter; eontra.-lor and builder 339

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; Eagle sheet Metal Works 313

Currie Donald; contractor and builder 227

Currie, Robert; contractor and builder 143

Cushlng-Wetmore Co.; eoncrete and artificial stone 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and deconitor 8h

Davies, E.; pliusterer 42

Davis, Geo. t& Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., A Sons; contractors and builders 131

Degan. Patrick; stone contractor 360

Dillon, David; teamster and contractor 139

Donovan, M. J.; painler 121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 364

Dunham, Carrigan & Haydeu Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59 I

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Works 64

Elam, <k Knowles. carpenters and builders 202 1

Excelsior Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contraetor and builder 180 i

Fennall, M. & Son; masons and builders.: 58 ■

Field, Wm. J.; contractor and builder 89 i

Field, Z. O 128

Flanaean, L. G.: lime and cement 53 i

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 254 |

Box No.
Fordcrer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-

I ing. etc 164

Fortin Brick Co 98

Frazer, J. 1*.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; painln, oils and glass 333

Furncss, .John; contractor and builder 152

Geier. Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

(iiletti. .Sccondo; artificial stone 308

(jilUigley, Geo.; teaming 324

Girvin A lOyre; Importers

(Jliidding, Mtrliean A Co.; architectural terra colta..lC2

Golden West Iron Works, Dyer Bros 04

Goodman, Geo,; :irtitieial stone, etc 334

Orannis, J. G. tV (-'o.; steam heating, etc 331

Gray Bros.; art ifieial stone and concrete work 80

Griese, Carl; artllb-ial stone and concrete work 231

Hammond, Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen. F. D.; contractor and builder 108

Hansen, M A (Jo.; planing mill 187

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris A Jones, Lumber Dealers

Haustein.lL; tiles 82

' Heldt, W.; cornice works 264

Henzel, Ed. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring. R.; mill work 70

Hilie, Vv'ni.; cornice works 210

Hindes, Ed. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

HobsoM, B. Y.; painter 25

Ho(^k, T. A Son; masons and builders 232

HofVman, v.; ma.son and builder 9

Holmes, H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 2(i8

Hooper, C. A ., & Co.; lumber 341

Hubcr, Frank; sasli. blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut , R. P.; l)ullder 156

Ickclheimer, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Ingtrrson A Gore; contraetor.s and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; eontractor and builder 267

.lackson, P. H. ^\; ("o.; illuminating tiles 37

, Jackson, W. K.; curbing 304

! Jesse. Ge(). H.; stair builder 102

Jordan D.. A Son; masons and builders 57

I Joshua Hendy Machine Works 188

1 Jmlson Mnfg. Co 36;J

! Keating. M. Artificial Stone 127

Keatinge, R., Artificial Stone 13

! Kelleher, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pacific Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52

I Keefe, J. IL; painter and dct-orator 199

I Kent, S. IL; cont ractor and Imilder 190

Kern, F. W.; contraetor an<i builder 225

1 Kittredge, E. H. A Co.; sash, doors and blinds 204

j Knox A Cook; eontraetorsand builders 244

Kuss, P. N.: painter, decorator and wood finlsber..307

Lang, <_»eo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Larsrn, H. IL: mason and builder 33

I Leahv, D.; piastt*rer 344

! Leonard, J.. Concrete and Artificial Stone ;J06

Leprohou, P.; steam and hot water heating 239

; Logan, J. F.; adjuster and builder 21

I Lovett, A. K.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas & Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

I Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald A McKinnon; lumber 348

Magnire, A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 263

Maguire, James A.; manufacturer's agent 120

Mniislesdorf. M.: KIccirical Maintenance Co 350

M;int,'ruiii »V- Oiler: beating, ventilating, tile.", etc...204

Miuk4-t Stre<'l IMaiiing Mill 252

McCartiiy. John; mason and builder 168

McClure, IL N.; teaming and grading 169

McElroy, A.; contractor and builder 211

Mc(tilvray Stone Co.; stone contraetor 340

Mc(iowan. M.; mason and builder 17

McKee. John; stair builder 262

MeLaclilan.T. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder 113

McPhee vV: Co.; stone contractors 256

Mennie. Alex., jilaslcrer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard-contract'or and builder 358

Morehouse, ('. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer 97

Mulcahy, J.; nuison and builder 55

Niehaus, Edward F. & ('o.; hardwood lumber 205

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting, C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

O'Brien, P. R. ASon; plumbers 65

Box No.

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle. .lohn; contnvctor and builder 215

O Sullivan. D.; mason contractor 277

Pacific Bridge (Jo 40

Pacific; Refining A Roofing Co 346

Pacific Lumber Co 365

Pacific Manufacturing Co., Mill Work

Pacific Rolling Mills 192

Paehl/. Gus. J.; electrician, etc 81

Palace Hardware Co.; builders* hardware 292

Paralline Paint (.'o.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacocli A Butcher; masons and builders 122

Petersen Brick Co.; original red pressed brick 08

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Ptlngst, F. L.. hardwood 7(i

Please, Henry; mason and bulkier 299

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and miser 217

K'le, James; stone contractor \,'Ai

R.'ilston Iron Works '175

I Itaymond (iranite Co.; contractors for stone work..l()5

I Reich ley Geo.; contractor and builder |09

Reigle A JanUeson; machine white washing 240

Remillard Brick Co.; pi-essej stock and eonnnon

brick 278

Richardson A Gale; masons and builder>.. . 328

Rlchnudler, Geo.; door opener . .355

Riley John F.; masons and builder- ...329

Ringrosc, R.; mason and builder.. .„ 18

Robinson A Gillespie; contractors and Imlhlers 111

Rocklin (iranite Co.; granite work 69

Rosenbaum, Fr. H.; glass 96

Rufilno A Bianchi; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; palenl and stock

brick ....332

S. F. Lime A Mortur Co. C. Ben net, 246

I Sim ^"ranciseo jjumber Co 1,57

I San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works 291

I San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. (."rocker 12

San Joaquin Hrlck Co.; brick 288

San Jose Brick ("o,; brick 5

Saunders, J.S. W.; contractor and builder 250

Schroeder, Wm.;art glass 63

Scott A Van Arsdale Lumber Co 193

Sessions. M. P 301

j Smith, J. W.; carpenter 7]

, Smith A Young; liuilding suppli<'S ;174

Smitli A (iuimby: street coniractors 67

Snell. E. L.; lime and plaster loi

Snook. W. s. A Son; plumbers 372

Soule Bros.; cari>enters (>|

Steiger, A., Sons; architectural terra cotia 134

Stevens, F. M.; patent chimneys 15

I Stockton Brick A Terra Cotla Co 297

, Stmtton, J no. S.; house mover .362

Sullivan, J. F.; painter and decorator I

Sullivan, Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming 148

Sweeney, Daniel; carpenter 325

.Sweeney, G. C.; plumt)er i;i5

j Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co 289

Tay, Geo. II., Co.; plumbers supplies 321

Tobin, J. R.; plasterer 173

Towle A Broad well 298

Trotter. John; contractor and builder 251

I Tupper, O. M.; lime 281

Tutlle, John; teamster, plasterers' supplier- 79

Union Lumber Co.; lumber :J35

; N'ermont Marble Co

; Vulcan Iron Works; 284

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator .312

\\'agner, .L Ferd; nia>on and builder. Isi

Vrafker. George H.; carpenter • 367

Warren. C. A.; grading 272

Wasliburn A Moen Mnfg. Co 310

Washington Street Plaining Mill 4K

Waterhouse, (,'. .1 7S

Wats<)n, W. C.; plasterer „ 99

Western Granite A Marble Co .*.....3I«

Western Iron Works „.„ 171

White Bros.; carpenters 257

White Bros.; hardwood lumber. _.J45

Whittle. H.; mason and builder 60

Williams. F. A.; contractor and builder. 178

Wilson, Bro.s. A Co.; lumber 3.S4

Wilson, W. F.; plumber 238

Wilson. James A.; mason and builder 221

Wilkie. Andrew; planing mill 30."»

Wilkie Andrew, Jr 125

Worrel. C. R.: mason and builder ..„_ 2

West Coast Wire Works 273

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co

Yates <fc Co.; paints :u9

Young, S *T., grading and teaming ,%«

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Niutli neai- Harrison. To build; o. C. W. finllaglier
c, W. H. liutson: signed. Fc-1j. 1; tiled. Fvh. 2; cost
52800.

Rowland Tract, l>l(u-ls ■2(li3, lot. .Ml worii except
paintin- and elcelric work; o, F. 1{. liirard; a, I>. V.
Oliver: e. .A.xel Wahlstroni; si|,'ned, Fel). 1; tiled. I''el>.
4; cost S'JOT.'i.

PASADKN.X

The iilans of llu- new Calliiilic clinrch at I'asadena,
prepared b.v architecl li. li. Voum','. call lor a hiiek
bnildin;,' 02x117 feet, or iniposuif; st.vie, w il h a tower
surmounted b.v a cross. The extt-rini wall w ill l)e
laid up witli selected stock brick rubbed sinootli. uilli
cement plaster finisli to t lie tloor level. Handsome
art ^lass windows and otliei- sanetuar.v furnisliings
are to be provided for.

SAN RAF.AEL

Golden Meadew Trael. I'lunibin*^, etc; o, iM. II. lie
Young; a, Clinton l>a.v: e, Koll.v Bros; signed, Keb. 1;
filed, Feb. 4: cost S'lmo.

Mission near tJrant .\\e. Two t\vo-stor.v frame
cottages; o. Henry Si'lilosser; a. Max (i. I'.ugbee; c,
ensen and Sclilosser; .signed, .Ian. 21; filed, , Ian. 21;
cost S65HJ.

Ai/rnuAS

.\ 812,000 hotel building will he erected in this town
in Modoc Co. Tlic new siruelnre will takt- the place
of the Grand Central Hotel, lalel.v destroyed by fire

LOS ANOKLKS

Architect II. F. ^^tarbuck, of Long Beaeh, has pi-c-
pared plans for.l. .-S.Gowan.of the same place, for a
cottage to liebuill on Ibe ocean front.

.\rcliiteets Austin A sliilling liave iireparefl plans
lor M. Knopf, for a H^e roiuu cottage to he built at
nortliwesl corner of lir^-nt and Temjile streets.

.\relnlcct \V.-.S. Garrett has jireiiared plans lor Mrs.
Morey, for a live-rooni cotlase, to be bnill on Towne
avenue in the W'oll.^kill Otehai d tract.

Architect .lolm P. Krempel has received inslruc
tions from Cien. TI- ( ). Otis, at Manilla, to prejiMre
plans for a two-story carriage house and stable, to
conform to the style of his residence <ni W'ilshire
Boulevard.

Plans liave liccn }irepared for .Mrs. S. !•:. H. May,
for a two-sto)-y frame ten-room rcsidcni-e Id i)e huill
on the west side ol NiMiiiontll avt-nue Ititwt'en \ ine
and Kenwood.

Areuileets Locke ^- .Mllusell ]ui\i- prepared [ilaas
for .lohn Whlllark. of .Mtadena, for e.\tensi\ e altera-
titms and additions to ins r<-si<len<'e on west side of
.Scania Clara avenue, .Mtadena.

SPECIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

J^ATHERPROOF. ^ "Bolles" RevolvJng

and Sliding Sash.

"Queen" Overhead and Mulliou Pulley.s

Uiice-n Ahuiiiiuiin lin)ii/.c ,S;ish RihlitHi.

Wiiiilow Slop .Ailjiislofs :iiiil S|MTi;iltics ill Wiiiilow

lI:uil\v;iro.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

|_ Telephone Red 91.

San Francisco. Cal

532 Byrne Building
It turns round and slides up

and down. Telephone Brown 371. Los ANottes. Ca

February, 1899."!

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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Is ill use in Sau Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, vSaloons, {Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse aud recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office aud Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD.
President.

W. 0. MANSFIELD.

Secretary.

P. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work

Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights

Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights

Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

WM. BATEMAN,
M.lNTJF.VCTri
Wnnri MantRJs. Inter

ITRER OF

Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

ISauks, OtticL's, .Storts ami SLeaiiiboitl.s Fitt«?«l U|»

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st and Fremont, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

W.&,P.

SHINGLE STAINS

hi soft iiiul pleasing tints
iifliiglu'sl grades of nialerialN

Specially adapted to Redwood. Pacific Coast Product.

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

113 New Montgomehy St.. S. F.

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the onl}' C r e o .s o t e
Stains.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic . cushion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadener
Preservative.
F'or mortar staining and Avaterproofing brickwork.
Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.
Stock carried in San Francisco by

CHI^S. J. WATERHOUSE. 421 Market Street

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood, Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Eastland.

Mortar Colors and Brick

Stock carried in Los .A.ngcles bv
P. H. MATHEWS, 238

South Main Street.

ample tablets on appUe;Uloil.

.SoUt by lloalers

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHIII-XJ' AND BUILDING NLliS.

[Vol. XX. No. 2.

For Sanitary Reasons

you Should Specify the

Brown Brothers Cold Drawn Seamless Copper House

Range Boiler.

Tlie smooth copper surface is lieavih- tinned inside. This absolutely insures
against corrosion or rusting of any kind and affords no rusting place

for sediment. You alway get

Clean Hot Water

own Boilers are made ot two pieces of cold drawn copper, united

under great hydraulic pressure, so tiiat they are practically one piece. No seams nor

rivets, means freedom from leaks. The inside spiral rih guarantees against collapse.

(Ordinary weight lioilers stand a pressure of 150 lbs. to the sc|uare inch; extra heavy

200 lbs.

Boiler BooUclets sent on request.

RANDOLPH & CLOWES, Sole Manufacturers

BOX 47. WATERBURY, CONN.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

Adapted fur decorative illuininatioii of interiors of fine residences and hotels
extensivel\- used for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044).

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES Catalog.,eNo

EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.)
HARRISON, N. J.

ScDtt Uan Arsflale LuffllGf Co.

9050

TKEASUiiv dkpautmp:nt, U. '.

LIFE-SAVJNG SEKVICE, WASHING-
TON, D. C., Febniaiy 10, 189!!.— SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this office
until 2 o'clock l". M., of Tuesday, March 14,
and I isiio, t'oi- the construction of a Life-Saving
Station at Point Bonita, Cal. Forms of
proposal, plans and specirtcations, and full
information can Ije obtained upon applica-
tion to the Superintendent of the 12tli Life-
! Saving District, Room 3.5 New Appraisers'
Stores, San Francisco, Cal.; or to this office.
S. I. KIMBALL,
General Superintendent.

THE NATIONAL BUILDER.

\ Each number contains a complete set of

architects plans for a low priced building.
l*iibli*>lM'<l ill 4'lii4'ii;^4>. III.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wh..l.sal.- ami li.lml li.al.Ts in

^ t t ^ m r* M at r^ wf r- . . 0%.tmi w^ i ma mm ^^'''" *^''^"^"^' Adams Express Building,

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE. "''"^^•'--^-

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, Wliite (Vdar, On'goii Pine, Spruce Shilvinu, ('urlv Iti-dwood, Rurl, Sliingles
Millsat lIl'To.N, M.-Cli)iiil KiviT- Tei.mo & M.\x\vEl,l., t^lsUiyou <\).

Office and Yards;

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

It nmiiitahis it.s standard as a high class practical
Blinders' Journal.

\A/. D. HOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

728-730 Washington Street,

()|il«)Mli' Ihf I'la/M.

SAS FB.\NCiseo.

WDrl; (lone at Kcasoiial.lc Huli-s. .\11 onicr.s

promptly attended to. Kes. •J(31:> Clay St.,

bet. Hleiner and Pierce

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Arrfiitvct.

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KRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERN6 & EVERETT,

Arrldttrls,

126 Kearny Street, - - Room -ll,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

ArchiUci,

hiMjm 'J-^i, Flood liuililio;;. Comet Miirbet arid

Kounli Streets

Wm. Mooser &. Son

Architects
Rooms 62ana03, No. 11 Grant Avenue

.SAN FRANCISCO.

Havens &. Toepke,

Archilrcta,

Fi.OliI) 11(111. DINfi. Koom .V..

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Chas. «*. I. Devlin,

A re/iilecl.
Supreme Court nullding,

J). W. Cor. MeAlIister Ji Larkin Slrcds,
SAN' FUAXCISCO.

W. Curlett

Ajrliiled

Ofllces, 307 I'heinii Uuililiiig, Market Street,

•SAN FUANCISCO.

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Wm. rt. Arrrrtage,

Archilcel,

319-321 I'helan BulUUni; Mjriiet Siri'il,

SAN FKANX'ISCO.

Free'. C, Wood,

Atrliilect.

L'U riNI-; STItKKT. Hnr>!n .i

.^iin Francisco.

Albert Pissis,

.307 Sansome Street, Iloonisi 10 and 17
SAN FRANOiSCO.

M. J. Welsh,

Archiled,
Oit.cc, l.'jO-l JIarket St., Cor. of th. Rooms 7-S.
SAX FRANCISCO.
Kesiileiiee, y05 Treat Avenue.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Arc/iUect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room 31.

San P'ranciseo, Cal. Take KlevaU.r.

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H. Geilfuss,

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120-122 Fulton St., bet. Polk and Van Ness Ave's,
SAN FRANCISCII.

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Mantels

Grates

Tiles.

Artistic Brass Bronze

Steel and Iron

Fire Place Trimmings

WARM AIR

HOT WATER
and STEAM

Heating Apparatus

For Warming Dwellings,
Halls, Churches, School-
HouseS; and Public Build-
ings,

Wrought^ Steel Ranges and French Ranges

For Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Boarding Houses

COMPLETE KITCHEN OUTFITS

Manufacturers of

Corrugated Iron Roofing and Riveted Sheet lroi> Water Pipe

SAN FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES

SAN JOSE

PHCENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paiut is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paiut these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Archi ~'"S on the Pacific Coast.

it is guaranteed absolutely pure and safJsfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

I

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip ofi.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

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1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 257.

CLAWSONS PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

Tlie tliroat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (o) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

CLAWSONS PATENT CHIMNEY.

Clawsoii's Patent Hoods, Tliiiii-
blt's and Chinnu'.ys, comply witli
tlu' new Fire Ortlinance.

See CLAWSONS LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSONS PATENT THIMBLE.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

8®"Send for illustrated cir-
cular. ^' li :\

IF" VOU SF'ECIF'Y

saivii=»i_e:s

You can lell al a t;'

SAMSON SPOT CORD,

I- that tlo utlitT cord is siil.slilulcti. Warranted free frum

waste and imperfections of braid. ^Jf^J^^iij^'^'

SAivisoiN cordage: \a/orks,

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Our Supervising An-hitects Ortlee

Washington; A rehilectural Cluli— The Octagon

Address on Arciiitecture

New York Happenings

The Classifteation of Huilding Slones

Interesting Experiments Witli I.liiuid Air

A World Wide Boom in tlie Iron Trade 44

Illustrations

Notice of Meetings -

Valuable Infornnation fulled Krom our Exchanges

Amending the Illinois I.ien I,aw

An I':ieetr i,-:il ) irgan runiiiing out til

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[Vol. XX . No. 4.

For a modern
house, get mod-
ern tilings ! !

Be up to date.

Consider, in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Gas Grates.

Always ready.
Always clean.

Gets to
stantly.

in-

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
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coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates anti Heaters of the

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

STOVE DEPARTMENT

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A modern home for a modern man. planned by an up-to-date Architect is
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The only Water-proor and Vermin-
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odor/ess.

Do you Specify it ?

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

W. K. Denn isoN. I'i'^*si<lent.

J. \V. iMclKiNALi), Ji:.. Secretary.

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STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IVI A. N LJ fracture: RS OF"

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE. PRESSED BRICK.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

MollovA/ Brick, Raving Brick;, Drain Tile, Ci-iimney Ripe & Tops, RIONA/er Rots, Etc.

Office and Yard:

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SAN RRAtMCISCO, CAI_.

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A ril, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Ill

] WfliHi of Plau!!, Drawiiiis wi
Details for Only $4.00.

Pallisers New Cottage Homes

With Detiiil UriiwiiiKs.

The best, the lar;»est iiiul
the most practiciil and
rompletit work ever is-
sued on plans ol" nuMliuni
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11*' liumii'-'i and sixty
for cottatreK and
every description of i
seaside, tlie south,
etc., donhle liouses.

new nd oii'^initl
villas. in<-lndirju'
idern dwelliniis tor ih.-
winlf r and summer resr»its,
Kunlry houses, eity, sunurhan,
town and clt.y residences jind aparlnicnl house-;. oT
every kind and variety, in every conceivuhU; com-
bination of st"ne. brick, timher. plaster and IVame
oosllriir from 875 to 57500, til vl 0(5 all theeomt'nris and
convenieiu-es, and suited to every t iste. location,
want. etc.. also 50 new designs for city, lirlck blocU
liouses. Tlie whole afrectiiifi the larucst Held of
Kele<'tion from tli<* most ai-provcd and hiiest style of
arclilleclnrc. IlluslratHd hy plans, elevatinn^ and
pcrspiTlive views fn»ni praci le-il working dm wlnfj^s
l.ou uniform scale, and not like the impraciicHl sket<-li
\iews wiiich flll so numy ctieap architectural liooks
that are in reality issued only as eataloyines and price
lists of printed plans. 1500 detail drawings covering
I lie wliole raiit:<* of interior tin is hi ng a n<! Interior con-
si met i<ui and oiiiameniatioii of tin- plans In Ilii>^ work
and all i'» a uniform lar^'c scale, (aliinet work of
every description, manii'ls sideboard>. iMHikca-^cs,
cabinet^, dresses, etc.. in nirnostendless nntnlicis ami
variety. Stairs, hand railings, newehs and Imlusicis.
Details will be foumi U\ cover every question that
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Fences, summer houses, pavilions, conservatories,
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rU'signs for stables and earriay;!^ bouses, descriptive
letter press. giviiiK practical suggestions, cost, el c,
which would alone flll an ordinary book of 150 pages.
Details of furniture of every description, so plain that
aiiy good mechanic can understand and execute i be
same. Perspective views of i'our houses jirinted in
colors, showing how to paint. Speei Ileal ions and
form ol building contrttct, etc. The value of ibis

D. H. GULICK

work to l)uilder eonnot be estimated, as it contaln.s i
plans and details for ju-sl such houses as they are [
called on to build every day. There Is not a contrac-
tor or builder to the einintry that can afTorO to,
neglccl this book. IJuilding nie<diitnl<:s sbonid all
posses It. No matter what" kind of a job they are
called on to do, here are the Ideas to help Ibem out.
Ideas are as neeessury as tools and this work con- ,
tains thousands of praetleal idca.s. It Is tlie educated |
mec-hanlc tlial tioes lo the front everv time. Prepared
by I'Al.Msllli. I^\LM^^1':H A CO., the well known \
architects in one large volume 11x14 Inches, printed
on heavy cream pnper. liand.somely bound In boards
and leather and sent to any address, on receipt of
iM.OO by the

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AN IMMENSE WORK

New Kdilioii just publi-sliLdin pai-er portlollo.
1-1x22 inches, good paper mid goixl prints. ,\n en-
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W()rker. stair builder, sash, blind and door nniker, ,
cabinet maker, mason and jjiastercr and all buildmg
nu'chadics. Thv Aiiiarican Architect and Jiiiildimj
Ntirs says of Ibis biujk : " We have ofnui wondered
that some American pubPtshers did not undertake
to produce such a book, for it has been evident lliat a
hirge sale could be found for a work showing Ameri-
can constructive details of a good character, but at
length has appeared Just the work, and wlilch has
about It tlie indications of a useful and successful un-
dertaking.

Usi-ful to those who buy it and successJul as a ,
busiiu's>i adventure tor the autliors and publishers,
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ilelail< wt'U arranu'ed and i)r<)perly co-crdlnated, of
such consti iuli\ e iValurts as must be wrought into ;
the small iKuises. ■^tiibles. shops, etc.. in wliicb con- ]
strnctiou nine renlbs of the mechanics an a lai-ge i
proporti<ni «if tlie ar<-bitocts of this country Hnd oc-
cupiition. I'sefui details as they are properly called
'When one sees the prodigality ^vith whi<-h the
authors have made public iheirl Ideas, ()nc cannot l)Ut ,
smile afresh at the remark of a f<)reiKn architect
"Wheulgot an idea 1 wouldn't be giving it to llie
other fellows, I'd lie keeping It for my own work." [

Carpofdjj ftnd Building remarks uI)out "Useful ■
Detail.s":— "rhe plates are large and withall are '

crowded, as though space were valuable. This Is in
one sense an advantage, since many more designs are
obtained for the mone expended.

We will send this great work, prepared by
PALLI.-^KK, PAIJJSEK A CO. the best known
architects in Ihe world, to any address, prepaid on
receipt of only S2.0U. Address all or<iers to

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Every Man a Complete Builder.

A $5.00 BOOK FOR ONLY $1.00

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How to Build a House

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CHAS. WETHERBEE

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f .:^ - lie thinking of building a

L ' ( iiouse you oui^litlo i)uy ihe

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It contains 10) pages IJxU Inches In size, and con-
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churches and other public buildinus, selection of site,
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A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

IMPORTERS

PAPER

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Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

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San Francisco Bet Sansome and Battery,
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Ill order to inlroiliiro <uir exrulU-m woi ii. we « lil
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liraiHl l{:i|ii<ls. .Hicli.

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co.

The California Architect, $3.00 Per Year.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Voi,. XX No 4.

D. e. GARRISON, Jr., Rresident. S. NA/. SACKUS, Secretary, C. R. R U INI VO IVJ , Vice-F=resldent.

M, I BEl_l_, rs/lanager.

Western expanded IVIetal and Fire Proofing Co.

MAUFACTURERS OF AND CONTRACTORS FOR

Expanded IVIetal System of Fire Proof Construction.

Fire proof arches, solid partitions and attacliing metal lath to ceilings, walls,

columns, beams, etc.

LATH ALWAYS IN STOCK.

office: Rooms 414-15-16 CLAUS SPRECKELS BUILDING. TELEPHONE Main 5829

FACTORY: Corner Townsend and Clarence Streets, San Francisco.

BUILDING NEWS.

Bi;iI.DI!V(i NEWS.

Albion near 17tb. To Ijulld; o, C. W. Welsli; o,
(Campbell & Pettus; signed and tiled, April 26; cost
J5600.

First near Howard. Tliree-story brick: o, H. E.
Bothin; a, Percy <k Hamilton; signed, March 27; tiled,
March 31; cosl$5(j25.

First Ave. near California. To liuild; o, Win. I.
Rroadway near Buchanan. Plumbing, gathttlng, ^ ^^^.^j^. ^_ ^^^^.^^^ ^^ Rcmniel; signed, Maivl, 20; tiled,

BIIIL,I>IN<; 9IEW8.

lioariiy and Pine. Alterations and additions; o,
Mrs. Mary .\. Mesick; c. Moore & Cameron; signed,
May 23; tiled, March 24; cost $1,598.

o. PinUus

Lombard near Stockton. Plumbing, etc; o, James
Kitierman; c, A. Guilbert; signed, .'arch 20; tiled,
April 4; cost S8000.

L.-iHoiin near Bay View. Cottage; o, Herman
Thomas; c, Erick Boes; signed and filed, April 14; cost

etc; o.lRobert ONward; a, Frank S. Van Trees; c, j 'jy";;-; -.'■■;;-3;p;,; -^ „...-,-. -- nim.

Gulick & Wetherbee; tiled, April 19; cost $2660.

I First Ave. near California. To biiibi
Broadway near Buchanan To build; o, Robt. Ox- ' Lelkovitz; c, Casper Zwierlein; cost S2000.
ward- a, Frank S. Van Trees; c, William Bros; filed, -

April 19- cost $16 270 FirsUand Jessie. Grading, etc; o, Louis Metzger; I jiarkot street. Ferry building. Iron fences; o,

'" ■ a, Schnalttaeher; c. Peacock A Butcher; signed. March | state of California; c, West Coast Wire Co; cost $979

Broadway near Pierce. To build; o, Mrs. L. Allison, | 21; tiled, March 24: cost $19,300. Carpeniry. mill woik,
a, D. F. Oliver; c. I. and H. Bingham; signed, April ' etc c, Thos. H. Day; cost 87900. Wroutrbt and cast
IP filed, April 14; cost $5377. Iron work, etc; c, Henry Ralston; cost $14,000. Con-

cret and trenching; c, Peacock & Butcher; sub-c.
Bryant near Harriet. To build; o, Michael Hannan , Cnshing & Wetmore Co; signed. March 21; aied,
a, C. A. MeussdortTer; c, A. H. Wilhelm; signed, , .\pril 14; cost $6750.
April 14; filfd, .'i.pril 14; cost $668.i.

Bryant near 10th. Three flats; o, Andrew Jackson;
c. Wm. Helbing; Hied, April U; cost $43*5.

faliforiiianaar 191h Ave. Cottage; c, Marcuse &
Remmel; signed, April 7; filed, April 8; cost $1500.

California and Powell. Exea>ations, etc., o, S. F.
Art Association- a, Edward R. Swain; c. Jeremiah
and John J. Mahoney; signed, April 25; filed, April
26; eost $24,133.

California near Franklin. To ouild; o, Kaspar
Pischel; a, Nathaniel Blaisdell; c, C. Krecker; signed,
April 3; filed, April 5; cost $13,480.

Castro near 18th. Alterations and additions; o, H.
F. Stolz; a, H. Gailfuss: c, Wm. Horstraeyer; signed
April 19; filed, April 20; cost $2295.

Devlsada-ro near Vallejo. To build; o, George P.
Tallent; c, C. M. Depew; signed and filed, March 21;
cost $2815.

Diamond near Jei-«ey. Two-story frame; o, John
and Kate Baler; a. Ti-os. J. Walsh; c. S. A. Bom; ; signed, April 8; tiled, April 9; cost $583.3.

Filbert and Dupont. To build; o. Rev. B. C. Keda-
han; a. Shea A shea- c, Louis Ceieghino; signed,
Marcli 14; tiled, March '23; cost $1870.

Filmore near Page. To build; o, P. H. Reardon; a.
M. J. Welsh; c, A. A. Russell and J. J. Stahl; signed,
March 25; filed, March 27; cost$2945.

Fell near Fillmore. To build; o, D. J. Makepeace;
a, Chas. M. Rousseau; (-.John M<-Leod; signed, March
•27; filed, March 29, cost 8j|I47.

Folsom near 19th. Plu. ^bins, etc- o, (i. Monnier;
a, Jules Godart; c, Schanz A Grundy; si;;ned, March
24; filed, March 2(1; cost $1050.

Folsom and Hawthorne. Four flats: o, Mary i.,
Hinton; a, Newsom & Meyer; c. Moore A Cameron
signed, i,.arch 31; filed, April 1; cost $.5290.

Market and Ellis. Pilasters, arches, etc; o, Jas.
Orndoff and Geo. Smith; a. Havens & Toepke; c, L. &
E- Emanuel; signed, April 29; filed, April 21; cost 81630.
Sewering, etc; c, Duffey Bros; cost 81460.

McAllister and Franklin. Painting for ten flats;
o, F. Koenberg; a, SalfleldA Kohlberg: c, JohnQuadt;
signed, April 14; filed, April 15- co.st $2:598. Cariientry,
etc; c, C. Schuit; cost$34,88.5. Gas fitting, etc; c, Henry
Hufschmidl; cost $6973. .\rtiticial stone; c, R. Stettin
cost $1886.25.

Mission near7tll. To build; o, H. F. .Suhr; a, C. .\.
Meussdorfler; cost $3797.

Morrison near China .\ve. To build; o, Louis Kabn
c, A. Scliweizer; signed and filed, March ^0; cost $2300.

Ninth 4.ve. near I. Cottage; o, Eugene Keller; a,
A R. Denke,Jr;c, Jos. Holl; cost 81.527.

Ninth near Folsom. To build; o. May Williams;
a, It. H. White; c, C. M.Lindsay; signed, March 2-2;
filed, March 27; cost 82950.

Fiiriflo near Hyde. To build; o. .-Vuguste and
Moenni Mido; a, Jules Godart: c, P. A. .\ntonelli;
Francisco near Leavenworth. Concrete, brick, etc: j signed, .\pril 8; filed, Apr 110; cost $-2300.
o, H. B. iiildebrand- c, Chas. Koenig; signed, April

15; filed, April 19; cost$3622. Pacilic near Leavenworth. Tobulld; <>, .\nnaHerzo

a. Martens & Cofl"ey; c, J. Pecarich; signed, .\pril 6;
Groenn-icli near Taylor. One three-story frame fliefi April 1-2; cost 81.00.
and one two-story; o, Colin M.Smith: c, Wm. Helbin

signed, April 11; filed, Vpril 12; cost $3965.

Ei^ht Ave. and M. Excavations, etc; o, K. C. I
Orphan Asylum; a, C. J. I. Devlin; c, L. B.Sibley;]
signed, April 17; filed, April 24; cost $1500.

Ellis near Franklin. Three-story frame; o. Wm.
Wolf; a, P. Schwerdt; signed, March 23; filed. March
24; cost $25,000.

Ellis near Franklin. To build; o, Wm; Wolf; a, P.
Schwerdt; signed, March 30; filed, March 31; cost
$13,000.

Ell s near Oougli. Plastering, etc; ft, P. Schwerdt,
c, Wra. Linden with Chas. J. Burt sub-contractor;
filed, April 12; cost $1685.

Ellis near Scott. Alterations and additions; o, A.
B. Lang- a. Jos. P. McCiuaid; c. Henry Behrens;
signed, April 20; filed, .-Vpril -21; cost 85600.

Fifth and Jessie. Alterations and alteiations; o,
Mrs. A. L. Lankeshim; a, Curlett & MeCaw; c, V.
Perry; signed and filed, March 21; cost $'2485.

Grove near (Tough. Brick work, etc; o, Neusladter
Bros; a, Shea A Sliea; c, B. H. Kent; signed, ."ipril 14;
cost $7700.

lt<>wai-<l near 16th. To build; o, Mrs. Rosa E.
Wagner; a, James Wolfe; (-. H. Behrens; signed and
fileii, April 10; cost $1685.

Jarkson near Pierce. Plumbing, etc; o, M. Elir-
man; a, Julius E. 1-Cratt"t; c, Schiinz & Grundy; signed,
April 17; filed, April 21; cost $5115.

John;near Mason. To build; o, Cecilc Raisin; c,
Douglass & Campbell; signed. .'Vpril .s; filed, April 12;
cost $1905.

Jones and Washington. Sewering, etc; o. Chas.
Franzoi; a, J. W. Rowell; c, G. C. Sweeney; signed,
March 2; Hied, March 25; cost $2100. Carpeniry. etc;
c, .\ndrew clirislcnsen; cost $11,000.

Tones near Chestnut. Alterations and additions-
o, Wm. Oeclislin; a, C. M. Rousseau- c, KA'. Gnrdner;
I signed, March 30; filed, March 30; cost $1297.

Park Hill Hom-stead Assn. lots 11. i:i. .-Mterations
and additions; o, Hannah B. de Urioste; a. Nathaniel
Blaisdell: c. E. C. Bletch; cost 84228.

Post and Gardner. Cast iron bases and columns
for seven-story brick; a, Tharp & Holmes; c, Joshua
Handy Machine Works- signed, .\pril 8: Ifiled, April
25; cost $9870. P8essed and moulded brick and terra
cotla; c. SteigerTeiraCctta and Pottery Works; cost
$40 per M. for plain brick, StO per M. formuulded brick
$-2..50 per M.forcratin bricK. 83-20 for 19 Jack arches
of terra cotta. Terracotia work; c.Steiger Terra Cotta
and Pottery Works- cost $12,430.

Post near Grant Ave. K.\cuvations; a. Tliarp *
Holmes; c, John S. Stratton; cost $:!.")00.

Post and Meacham Place. Tobulld; o, S. Glennon;
a, Newsom & Meyer; c, C. L. Williams; cost $4455.

Seventeenth near Eureka, additions and altera-
tions; a, C, F. Robertson; c. ('. Krecker; c-ost $3340.

.Scott near Broadw-ay. To build; o, J. S. Oyster; ai
I Clinton Day: c, R- Greig; signed, .'Vpril -24; filed, Apri
I -25; cost $18,400.

April, 1899.]

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

1 he Yale Locks with new paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

The Builders' Hardware, made by this company, and used in connection

with the ''Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines
of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment
in the trade and covers respectively, as used
with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to HriceS. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 4.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects. ^^

Architects' Supplies

Ki'Ullel A Kssei- "1

Artificial Stone.

lioodiiiaii, Geo xil

Boners

Kaiid.ili.l] A Clowes xiv

Building Supplies.

Smilli * Young

C. J. Waterliouse

Building and Loan Assn.

(iiinslxiifier. Kiuil

Brick Preservative

Cabot's

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Iron Hangers

Van iMiii, ('has. .1- W.ilerbouse, Agent.,

I Iron Works

I Western Iron Works

Iron Cornices.

Cn.naii. Wni

Wni. Ilfult

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ives. H. H. & Co

I Sewer Pipes.

! (iladdhm. Mi'Beaii iS C'o

IX

Incandescent Lamps

(Teiii.'ial Kleetlie (_«»

Lumber.

Weott and Van Arsthile

Sewer Traps

Ilallal , G. C Vlll

Sash Lines.

SamMin Cordage Works xvi

XIV

xiv

Sierra Ijiiintjer Co.-

Cement , ^

W. K. (irace & Co...

Chimneys Patent.

(_'la\\son

Door Opener

G. Iliselunuller

vil
xil
vlii

Engineers.

'I'illon. Chas. » "i':

Filters.

Itapid Sately Filtel' Co X

Furniture and Upholstery.

llat email, W XV

Hardware

Vale A 'I'owne Lock Co V

Heating and Ventilating

W. Morfjan & Co xii

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

Monlasne A Co., W. \V xiv

l;atenian xiil

Western Kxpanded Metal Lalli and I'ire

ProolinK (,'o iv

Mortar Color

t_':i belt's ]\lorlar Color xiii

Paint.

L. R. BuUlier and Co viii

I G. Ursi vii

Joseph Dixon Cnitnble Co vi

Parafflne Palnl Co ii

Paper

Zellerbaeh & iS.ms viii

P. and B. Hnilding Papei- v

1 labot's Sheai liiiif; and Deadeiiiug Quilt..,, xiil

W, A P. Building Paper ix

Plaster.

l.ueas A l.:o xiv

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

Hobio, W. 1> xl\

(iuiieli A Wetlierbee iii

Shingle Stains.

(CalKitsl— C. J. Waterhouse— Agent....
I Paeitlc ReBiiingand Roofing Co

Sidewalk Lights

f. 11. ,lael,soli iV Co

Xiil
XllJ

Sliding Door Hanger

Ijiiitliaiii, Carrigan & Hayden..
Stowell

Terra Cotta.

Gladdmj;, .MeBeaii A Co..
Tin Roofing.

N. A G. Taylor Co

University

Harvard..,

TI

Ventilators.

N. A G. Taylor Co vll

Water Closets.^

John Douglas Company

Window Cord.

Sainsou Cordage Works

Windows- Revolving

J. v.. and L. L. Kennedy

Wood Preservative

I'tlbot's

Paeilie Ketining A Hoofing Co

ill

xli

... xll
ix xiii

y

No 1-Steel joist hang-
er for wooden header

VAN DORN'S
Steel Joist Hanger

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, Agent

421 MARKET STREET, vS. F.
RHONE: BLACK A&OT .

No. 4-Steel joist hanger
for brick walls.

Sierra LumberCompany niXON'SseAfiRAPHlTEPAINT

Miiiiufacturers of aiici Dealers in

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber,

ilorner Fourth and cliannel Streets, Hau Fraiieiseo

HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Lawrence Scientific School

FOR TINORSHINCLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin rools well paimed have not rc-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting fcnoto 15 years.

If you need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 30 4 MARKET STREET.

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Civil Enyint'ering
MechanicsU Kngineering
Elect rU'iil Kntrineering.
MiniMuatui Metallurgy
Archil.tictun

Cbemistn

(ieology.

Kinlogy.

(j'l iieral ^(i\*-\ ce.

i^cienoe for Ttaohors.

Anat.omy -nui Pliysioldgy (as a jireparation for Med-
ical Selioul.^).

For Descriptive Pamjihlet apply to

M. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary.

N. S SHALER. Deau. Cambridge, Mass.

ROOFS

WM. CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, Slate Roofing, Galvanized Iron vSky-liglUs
and Ca,st-Zinc Work.
Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heatir.g.
mt Power Fans for Heating and \'entilating Work.

REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

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April, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

PORTLAND CEMENTS

"JOSSON

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'SCALE

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ROOSTER,

RHINOCEROS.

W. R. GRACE & CO.

N.E. Cor. California and Battery Street,
San Francisco.

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International
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with

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I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having
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success is guaranteed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider
is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEV, Sioux C'i(\, la., V, S. A.

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deceived Highest Award wherever Exhibite

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APRIL 20th, 1899.

Number 4-

A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS OF THE PACIFIC COAST.

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unless a written authority to receipt for the same is shown and accept no receipt unless it be on our printed blanks. All
Checks and Drafts are to be made payable to the order of E. H. Burrell.

HE GREAT question which the world is
about to be called upon to settle is liow to
reconcile men and machinery. Scientists
teach us that the moral, physical and intel-
lectual advancement of the race depends on
desire ; in other words, that what the in-
tangible part of us aspires to, and gropes after, becomes ours
in tangible form solely through the force of mind, directed
by our inclinations, appetites, longings, ambitions or as-
pirations. We talk about d/stvvt-r/es. But actual discoveries
are rarely made. What we name such have been the result
of long mental processes, begun often before the birth of the
so-called discoverer, and received as an inheritance by him.
Locomotives, musical instruments, delicate or powerful
mechanisms, are but the outward expression of the soul of
man^ — doing in mechanics what it could not do in its own
body.

Men have not been able to fly, but early sculptors and
artists made winged mopsters and winged deities, thereby
expressing their thought. Early Christians painted angels
with wings, and encouraged their converts to believe that in
the next world their desire to ily would be gratified. The
first form of the thought died out : and the second onlv

lives in copies of the old masters. But in proof of the hold
the idea of flying had on the human mind we have the
myth of Icarus — from whence we dub as Icarian those who
soar too high for safety. No human being ever did fly, yet
humanity has alw-ays been intent on accomplishing the feat.
Hence flying machines have been attempeed over and over,
albeit with indifferent .success. We cannot fly with our own
wings, but "on the wings of thought" we may yet arrive
at success in contriving a machine which will do our flying
for us.

Man has always felt the barriers imposed by time and
space to the rapid communication of thought, although the
ancient philosophers of India devoted their lives to the study
of thought, and the means of making it its own agent in
overcoming physical forces. It remained for the godlike
brain of Shakespeare to conceive an idea too incredible to be
put into the mouth of his earthly characters, and therefore
he makes the dainty Puck declare that a girdle shall be put
upon about the earth in "forty minutes." To-day it is a
fact accomplished, and achievements more wonderful still
have followed and are accumulating rapidly, in the direction
of instantaneous transmission of thought.

In the early period of the world's history the lifting and

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propelling power used in the construction of the greatest
monuments of antiquity was human mu.scle. and whole
nations were forced into slavery to accomplish such results.
But man's brain has kept at work upon problems in
mechanics until he has almost too little use for his muscles,
which are in danger of degenerating through neglect of
exercise. What we have been accustomed to call inorganic
matter expresses his thought, and performs his will better
than he could do it with his own hands. His intelligence
animates inert substances and controls unseen forces.

The beginning of these wonderful manifestations was by
putting to use steam. Out of its expansive power came a
marvelous change in transportation: steamships and rail-
ways resulted, until the .surface of every civilized country
has been ribbed with steel, and " globe-trotters " may be
found in every corner of the earth. Still it was only by the
means of corporations and massive enginery that so much
was accomplished. The desire of man to have his locomotion
under individual control, to be able to run like the ostrich,
if not to fly like the eagle, had not been attained. He had
long ago subdued to his service the fleet-footed horse ; but
the horse has a will of his own, and requires food and shelter
as well as his master. In the evolution of mechanical ideas
it was observed that motion in one direction might be made
to counteract the influence of gravitation in another.

This was not a di.scovery, for from the trundling of a
child's hoop to the movements of the heavenly bodies, the
principle had always been illustrated. All at once, appar-
ently, it occurred to somebody to mount a wheel and ride it,
instead of trundling it on foot. And now we have the noise-
less steed, animated by no will but our own, and whose
speed depends, under favorable conditions, upon the exercise
of that will. Nothing that has ever been invented as a
means of transportation has made the traveler .so independent.
But it would not be in consonance with the thought in
this article to suppose that a limit has been set to the
development of the idea involved in its construction. Per-
fection in anything is death, or degeneracy ending in death.
In continual change lies growth ; and while the soul of man
aspires to know and to control the elemental laws of nature,
growth nurst proceed, and must proceed in all directions,
for there is an independence between the material and the
spiritual in the universe which does not permit of a too one-
sided development.

Too rapid evolution is apt to generate revolution. The
man of to-day has lost his head upon the past, and has not
yet taken firm hold of the future. Particularly has the rush
of invention by the ever increasing brain power of the think-
ing classes paralyzed the faculties of the more numerous
classes who do no thinking, except in self-defence. When
crowded too far, self protection becomes aggressive, and in
masses dangerous.

The problem which the thinkers have now to solve, is
how to go on without encountering this opposition. The
thought which is expressed in the numerous mechanical in-
ventions of the nineteenth century is taking employment
away from large numbers of people, and combinations are
forming in manufactures which put money and machinery
above men. On the other hand, a very great amount of
brain is engaged in trying to solve the problem of how to
produce an equilibrium between human force and mechani-
cal force— to save the man, and yet not sacrifice the machine.
No nobler aim can a great soul have than this — to preserve
man's independence and equality of rights from every kind
of domination, whether it be of rank, riches or intellect.
There may be absolutelv equality of birth, but equality of
rights can be maintained only by effort.

THEN AND NOW IN ARCHITECTURE.

CONTINUED FKOM LAST NUMBER.

LTHOUGH separated from each other

only by a few hours of modern

sailing time, the Greeks and the

Latins remained unacquainted for

centuries after the former had set

out upon its remarkable career of

development in architecture and

sculpture. Rome was in the second

or third century of its existence

when the Parthenon was completed.

This was the culminating period of Greek art, but Rome

had not felt to any perceptible degree the influence of Grecian

ideas.

The people from whom Rome derived its earlier examples
of art were the Etruscans, a race in the north of Italy whose
orit'in is still a prolilera in ethnology. It is believed that
thev first appeared in the country ten or twelve centuries
B. C. Whence they came, or what form or degree cf civ-
ilization they brought with them is unknown to historians,
who all agree, how^ever, that they possessed a language, a
religion, and customs wholly diiferent from the Latins, to
whom they were superior in the arts of peace and war, and
whom they encroached upon in the mutual struggle for pos-
session. In this contest they extended their conquests
south of the Tiber, and it required six centuries for Rome
to emancipate itself, and to conquer at last this strong people,
a dynasty from which at one time ruled Rome. The final
conquest of Etruria was eftected 281 B. C, when their
twelve cities between the Arno and the Tiber were subju-
gated.

In this instance, as in those referred to in the foregoing
])apers on the history of architecture, it was the influence
of a foreign people, either conquering or conquered, which
modified or changed the architectural ideas of the native
races. Thus the Latins obtained, apparently, the arch,
which they afterwards improved, from the Etruscans, who
used the horizonta-jlointed false arch, a few examples of
which have been found in Egypt, and more frequently in
Asia Minor. But they also used the true arch with radiat-
ing joints when a round arch was desired. In some of their
rock-cut tombs their doorways slope towards the top after
the Egyptian style • and again some of their cornices and
other details are obviously related to Greek or Grecco-
Egyptian styles.

The only decided characteristic of Etruscan structures
which the Romans adopted, after the arch, was the circular
form of building ; the true Etruscan examples b^ing in the
form of a drum, with a cone-shaped roof. No large build-
ings remain of their construction, hence we have nothing to
point to, save related types ; but the preservation of some
circular Roman tombs, the remains of several circular
temples, the Colosseum and the Pantheon are evidence of the
favor with which the circular form was received by the early
Latins. Thus the Etruscan of semi-Asiatic influence was
the first to aff'ect the barbaric or native taste of that portion
of Italy called Latium, and it came Jrom an invading power.
War first, and commerce afterwards, was the medium through
which the arts were carried from nation to nation.

Greece had been conquered by Persia, and in return had

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conquered Persia, Egypt, Assyria and Babylonia, and nearly
all the half civilized countries of Asia and Africa. A Grecian
general became the founder of the dynasty of the Ptolmies
in Egypt. From the spoils of war Athens had become
opulent. Temples, altars, theaters, gymnasia, porticos,
baths and statues abounded. Poetry, learning and art
flourished. All this magnificence was at its height in the
fifth century B. C. Then came the decline which follows
riotous living. Nothwithslanding, however, the contact of
the Greeks with the conquered nations, such was the in-
herent refinement of the Greek mind that in the matter of
the arts it was not corrupted, but maintained its pre-emin-
ence.

Meanwhile Rome, which had developed through its wars
with neighboring nations the military spirit to a remarkable
degree, essayed to conquer the conquerors of Greece — the
Macedoinans — 214 B. C. This was finally accomplished,
146 B. C, when Macedonia and Epirus became a Roman
province, and the remainder of Greece the Roman province
ofAchaia. For four hundred years the Grecians were sub-
ject to the Romans, without losing their eminence in learn,
ing, their intellectuality licing kept alive, if not stimulated,
by ihe demands made upon their scholarship I)\- ihcir mili-
tary masters.

Rome at this period was at the height of its glorious
career of conquest. Her armies were over a great pirt of
Europe, and for some distance into Asia and Africa. Where-
ever her captains went they colonized, carrying with them
the Roman idea of architecture, founded in strength and
simplicity. Their roads, acqueducts, temples, theaters and
fortifications were constructed, as far as their materials
would allow, to resist the tooth of time. After two thousand
years their remains may still be found in all the western
countries of Europe, and, more rarely, in Asia and Africa.

But while Roman ideas were carried over almost the whole
then known world, leaving thereon their imperishable re-
cord, the returning suldiery brought back from these coun-
tries the best intelligence of the captured peoples, which the
Romans applied to their own uses. It follows that a pure
Roman style could hardly be said to exist. Upon the
Etruscan was grafted the Egyptian, Persian and Greek
styles of art.

The three columnar orders of the Greeks — the Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian — suffered at the hands of the Romans
by having their expression destroyed. The " manly Doric "
of the Greeks in Roman hands lost its austere dignity and
became commonplace, and the " decent matron grace" of
the Ionic was marred by clumsy volutes, which seem added
to, rather than a part of the capital, as in the original. But '
the Corinthian order with its acanthus-leaf capital spread-
ing its ■' wanton wreath around," was suited to the taste of
a people who preferred opulence of ornament to refinement.
and delicacy of proportion, which was the Greek characteris-
tic. Only two other orders were recognized by the Romans —
the Tuscan or Italian, and the Composite.

To the unprofessional observer, the slight difference in
general form would hardly suggest an order. On these
diiferences, however, depended the expression of a building,
as the expression of the human face depends upon certain
lines in it. In Roman hands the Greek Doric — which stood
upon tho marble floor without any other base, and lifted it-
self with a slight dimunition of its diameter to the capital,
which was merely a symmetrical expansion above the volutes
to the thickness ^of the foot of the column, with a fillet in

intaglio a little way beneath, around the volutes (a sugges-
tion from Egypt) — became a column with a projecting double
base, a capital with a moulding, and a fillet in relief The
shaft was lighter than in the Greek column, and the capital
was surmounted by an entablature or prolongation of the
column, which was decorated, and had a larger capital than
the main shaft, being used generally to support arches which
would have been quite as well supported and more imposing
if they had rested directly upon the column.

Similarly the Ionic and Corinthian orders were altered to
conform to Roman ideas of taste and expediency. Out of
the two came the Composite, order with its more slender
shaft, its Ionic base, Corinthian capital, and the prolonga-
tion above, as in the Doric. The Tuscan differed from the
Roman Doric by its superior size, and absence of false lines
by way of decoration. This fault in Roman architecture is
peculiarly open to criticism. No architectural detail should
be employed simply as ornament and not of use.

In the Grecian Doric the architrave is a pljiin beam rest-
ing upon the outer rows of columns. Above it is a frieze
consisting of upright blocks of stone grooved to pres-
ent three pillars, placed at the angles of the structure and
over and between the supporting columns as supports to the
cornice. These grooved pieces, called triglyphs were a
necessary part of the resisting power of tiie building, and
of use. Between them, and for ornament, were placed
sculptured slabs, which could be turned upon hinges, and
were called metopes. The Romans made a false application
of the triglyph by removing it from its most important posi-
tion at the angles of a building to make the spaces between
the columns equal, instead of making a slight difference in
the place of the column or the triglyph to accommodate the
latter to its proper u.se. They also placed columns in the
walls of buildings whose real supports were arches, as in the
Colosseum. The columns appear to be sustaining the
weight of a heavy moulding between the several stories,
which really they do not, and their only purpose is one of
ornament. But an architectural feature is not an ornament.

Another variation of tire Doric style-of building in Rome
was the greater elevation of the low-pitched roof and pedi-
ment of Grecian architecture, and was made in accord with
a general tendenc\- of the Romans towards height in con-
struction. The.se innovations or alterations in adopted
styles, while pardonable in the effort to produce new and
attractive effects, were often injudicious, and almost always
accomplished in a manner to vulgarize the original form, or
to betray the inexpediency of the change. Purity of style
was not possible to a people absorbing in itself the ideas of
all the known world, as did the Romans.

Leaving the columnar orders derived from Egypt through
Greece, and turning to other architectural forms, we find the
use of columns retained in temples and public buildings to a
very great extent, but differently applied to suit the Roman
styles of roofing which succeeded to the Doric.

It must be remembered that the ancients, either from some
superstitious reverence for the sun, which they worshiped,
from want of knowledge of lighting, or from fear of marring
the external appearance of their public buildings, did not
provide for windows. The cella, or enclosed part of temples,
received only as much light as came from an open door, in
the shadow of a forest of stone columns, as in Egypt ; or as
at Athens, where the light was filtered through a double row
of marble shafts standing around the outside of it. The
sacred inner cella, where dwelt the Holy of Holies, was

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lighted by la ept alwa3\s burning by virgins devoted to

this service, as we read in scriptural and secular history.

As the Parthenon at Athens was the crowning glory of
Grecian architecture at its best period, so the Pantheon at
Ronie was the greatest work of the Roman architects in the
Augustan period, and the most perfect example of the dif-
ference between the arts of the two nations so near each
other.

This wonderful building, erected less than thirty years
before the Christian era, is the best preserved of the ancient
monuments of the Internal City. It had the Fltruscan cir-
cular form, and was constructed of concrete faced with brick,
which was again faced with marble fixed in position with
metal cramps, which in the course of centuries rusted and
let fall the marble veneering, so that it presents in our time
only the' concrete and brick of the walls. These are not
supported by true arches, although helped by relieving
arches placed to throw the weight on the piers below,
where the thickness of the wall is twenty-three feet. The
external diameter is one hundred and eighty-eight feet, the
height to the top of the cornice one hundred and two feet,
and adding the dome, the elevation is one hundred and forty-
eight feet. The dome has five rows of coffers, and an open-
ing in the center twenty-six feet in diameter, which gives a
flat summit.

The interior diameter of the rotunda is one hundred and
forty-two feet between the piers which divide recesses in the
wall, eight in number. These alcoves, inteuded for there-
ception of shrines to the deities, with the exception of the one
facing the entrance, and devoted probably to Jupiter, were
again divided into three by two columns thirty-four and a
half feet high. The floor was of mosaic work, and the
statutes of the gods colossal. Mars and Venus were among
the deities most honored by the Romans, and whose statues
were enshrined in the Pantheon. In the portico stood
statues of Ceesar Augustus and his son-in-law Agrippa, who
was the founder of the temple.

So far this Roman temple illustrated the combination of
the Egyptian ideas of strength and .solemn obscurity in a
religious building, with the Roman features of circular and
arched forms, greater height, and a more joyous pantheism.

The portico, that important adjunct to all temples, was an
octestyle, of the Corinthian order, thereby adding a Grecian
element to the combination. The disposition of the columns,
which were shafts of granite in single pieces, forty-seven
feet in height and five feet in diameter, with marble bases
and capitals, was in a triple row, sixteen in all, one at each
angle, and the others so arranged as to divide the space in-
ternally into three aisles, the center one being the widest,
and containing the great doorway. The otheis had each in
the wall a .semi-circular recess for statues. Although the
portico was but three inter-columns in depth in front, its
flanks continued the order in pilasters which formed two
more, making the projection from the main structure nearly
seventy feet at the ends. The width of the portico was one
hundred and ten feet, and the approach to it was by three
steps. A massive pediment rested upon the outer row of
eight columns, and the roof was of gilt bronze. A second
higher pediment behind the first reached to the projection
immediately under the dome, which was divided into two
stories by an encircling cornice. The cupola or second story
of the dome was built of a finer concrete than the walls, and
contained five of the seven rows of panels.

The splendors of this temple to all the gods are hardly to
be conceived by the modern mind. It suffered spoilatiou

through the invasion of barbarians in the fifth century A.D.,
and in the seventh century it was further despoiled by
Emperor and Pope, its gilt bronze roofing being removed by
Constantine to Constantinople, and its metal tiles taken by
Pope Urban VIII to make the Baldachino of St. Peters in
Rome, as well as to make cannon for Castle St. Angelo.
formerly the tomb of Cecilia Metella. It has been used as a
Christian church for thirteen centuries, being converted by
Pope Boniface IV from the Temple of all the Gods, to the
'■ Church of all the Martyrs."

The Roman Forum in the Augustan period occupied the
same relation to the city that the Acropolis sustained in
Athens — it was the centre of its architectural greatness.
But the buildings surrounding it were mainly of a diflferent
character, and admitted of a variety of forms. Temples
there were, but here also were the triumphal arches of their
great captains; here in close neighborhood was the immense
circular Colosseum, and here was the great public hall or
Basilica — in reality a merchants' exchange. It occupied
almost the whole of the sunniest side of the Forum, as it
needed, for it was open all around, being, like a Greek
temple, a columned structure supporting a roof, but without
the walled cella. Instead of this was a double colonnade
within the outer one, the space between answering to a
portico whose roof was at a lower elevation than the roof
over the hall within the inner colonnades, a style of which
there are other examples in early Roman architecture. A
pediment surmounted the cornice of the second story, pitched
at an angle too high for symmetry, unless as in the Pantheon
there had been two pediments.

The destruction wrought by northern invaders, following
the schisms in the early Christian church, and the removal
of the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople, with
much of the moveable wealth of the city, brought Rome to
the lowest degree of impoverishment in the middle of the
sixth century A. D., a condition from which it did not begin
to recover for about three hundred years. During this long
period of decline and fall many features of ancient architec-
ture disappeared, especially those pertaining to Roman
dwellings, few hints of which remain. All that is really
known of this branch of building art, is handed down to us
in the writings of that period which described some patrici-
ans villa on which large sums of money were expended.
In these descriptions we find that noblemen's houses at
least, had a fore-court, with a colonnaded room beyond, thus
preserving in domestic architecture that most ancient feature
of temple-building.

The removal of the Roman seat of empire to Byzantium
in the fourth century A. D., introduced new forms of build-
ing with many changes in details, wdiich when the Renais-
sance took place became grafted upon ancient styles, or
blossomed out in a glory all their own under domes and
minarets, and a lavishness of ornament unknown heretofore.
Side by side with this magnificence arose and flourished the
Gothic style of architecture, with which the Christian
nations have ever since been associated.

To be Continued.

" Princess Nadine,'' by Christian Reid, the complete
novel in the May is.sue of LIPPINCOTT'S MAGAZINE,
appeals strongly to every lover of romance.

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OUR SUPERVISING ARCHITECT'S OFFICE.

THE recent discussions in Congress regarding the Super-
vising Architect's office show very little appreciation of
the changes taking place in its management or knowledge
of the workings of the so-called Tarnsey bill. For the first
time in the history of the office the Supervising Architect is
not in any sense a political appointee. In his appointment
Mr. Gage, the Treasury Secretary, decided to base it entirely
on civil service examination. As will be remembered, the
details of this examination were drawn up by consultation
with .some of the most eminent architects in private practice
and the examination was passed upon by the same body.

In order to render the selection more independent of
personal bias not even the names of the applicants were known
to the examining board. Three name were certified by this
board as standing at the head of the list, and Mr. James K.
Taylor, the present incumbent, although .second on the list
but with markings but little below the first, was selected from
the fact that he was at the time head draughtsman in the
Supervising Architect's office and had the advantage of being
thoroughly conversant with the details of the office, a circum-
stance that more than counterbalanced any slightly higher
markings of the applicant first on the list.

This was a radical departure from the time -honored custom
governing these appointments, and does away with the feature
of patronage and political influence governing the selections
for this position heretofore. The two features of special note
are that it was based on merit and previous service. It marks
a step in advance and one that cannot well be ignored by
future administrations.

Another matter of importance in the present administration
of this office is the effort to make u.se of the Tarnsey bill, a
law that had been a practically dead letter up to the present
time. The long and acrimonious conflict with Mr. Carlyle to
secure a trial of it is still familiar to members of the profession
and the utter failure in these efforts is well known to all.
Mr. Gage and his able coadjutor, Mr. Taylor, have given it a
trial in several cases and with very satisfactory re.sults.
Notwithstanding the fling made by Mr. Gallinger, in discu.ssing
the appropriations for this office (in the Senate recently), at a
"system under which we pay a salary to a Supervising
Architect who has passed a civil service examination and then
have to let out special work to an architect here or there 'who
could not pass a civil service examination.' " The new
departure is likely to prove highly advantagious.

Congressmen as a class have shown little appreciation of
the importance of improving the public architecture, especially
in the Senate, these positions have been looked upon merely
as opportunities for patronage. The difficulty in securing the
passage of this Tarnsey bill, imperfect as it is, will be
remembered by all. It took years of labor on the part of
architects to accomplish its passage and until recently it has
been a dead letter.

Our public men have shown little sympathy with the eflbrts
of architects and artists to bring the character of the great
monumental buildings of the country up to a plane with that
of the present status of the art in private work. To secure
diversity of design and afford to really high talent an
opportunity for the exercise of its powers in the large field
offered by Government building was the object of this law.
Up to the present Administration neither recognition of this
sentiment nor sympathy with this effort has been shown on
the part of the administration of this office. 'What has now
been done however, shows what can be done in impro\dng

Government architecture, and it is scarcely conceivable th a
we can ever .settle back to the old regime of machine made
design that has heretofore prevailed.

In Government work the conditions are so entirely different
from that in private work tliat much arises to hamper the
Supervising Architect that could not come up in an ordinary
architect's practice. Time, and a good deal of it, seems to be
an element which must be ever present in these undertakings.
The long periods elapsing from the time any public building
is projected until finished could not be endured in any other
work, yet here it seems scarcely to be avoided. These are
not necessarily faults of the Supervising .Vrchitect but the
result of the general laws concerning buildings.

There are about one hundred printed pages of statutory
provisions which have to be studied at every move toward
putting up a building. The ingenuity of man never devised
a w-orse net for the feet of a would-be progressive bureau,
under the guise of an elaborate system of checks and balances.
But back of that still lies the fact that the law forbids the
expenditure of one penny toward a building till the site has
been selected and its title passed upon. Agents of the depart-
ment perhaps spend some months in deciding between rival
sites in a particular city. Then the United States attorney for
that district examines the title, taking all the time he wants,
and being, as an officer of the Department of Justice, beyond
the control of the Treasury Department. When he makes
his report to the Attorney General the latter takes in turn all
the time he wants to look the report over, finally certifying it
to the Secretary of the Treasury. Not till that moment —
possible twelve or eighteen months after the authorizing bill
was passed — is the Supervising Architect permitted to make
even so much as a sketch plan for the building. The full
plans, specifications and detail drawings take a good while to
prepare, if proper care be taken with them ; and the advertising
for proposals must be done so-and-so, involving still further
delays. Perhaps, after the bids are in, considerable modifica-
tions of the plan seem advisable ; and so it goes.

Under these conditions it is not surprising that public work
is so long drawn out. The San Francisco building is a good
exemplification of how this goes. It has already been about
a dozen years under way and two or three more are likely to
elapse before it is finished. In the first place, the selection of
the site was a matter of years. The city was divided and
every element of political, .social, and, we might say, religious
life, was brought into the fight until the successive secretaries,
during whose terms the war was waged, were in despair.

After the building was designed came another period of
conflict as to the material to be used. Mr. Aiken, the then
Supervising Architect, had designed a building to be executed
in marble, but California not having enough of that materia
in sight and objecting to the use of Eastern marble, the design
had to be modified to adapt it to granite, resulting in cutting
off two towers and an ornamental balustrade topping the
cornice, until now it is claimed it looks like a pri.son or a
factory, a result not to be laid to the designer, but rather to
an unfortuitous combination of circumstances.

The above is but a single example of what has occurred in a
multitude of Government buildings and after everybody has
pulled and hauled at the thing until there is no shape in it
the whole blame is laid at the door of the Supervising
Architect. It is to remedy this state of things, as far as may
be, that the Tarnsey law was passed and that further legislation
is sought. The hopeful thing is, howev-er, not that the
present office is what it should be, but that it is pointing in
the right direction and has a possible future before it. -
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WASHINGTON ARCHITECTURAL CLUB-THE OCTAGON.

IP

HE following re.solution.s were adopted at the last meet-
ing of the Washington, D. C., Architectural Cluh :

To the Architects and Laymen of the (7. S.

We, the members of the Washington Architectural Club,
a representative body of architects of the District of Columbia'
in meeting assembled, believing that :

While it is true that for a long time in the history of the
office, known as that of the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury, there existed a state of affairs which deserved the
adverse criticism of the profession at large, tho.se conditions
have now been so altered for the better that adverse criticisms
are unjustifiable and detrimental to the best interests of the
profession, do hereby

Resolved, Tnat this club extend to the Supervising Archi-
tect and his staff its moral support, and desires to uphold
them in their earnest efforts to improve Government Archi-
tecture, and

Resolved, That this club resentf the unjust and sweeping
charges of incompetency and mismanagement which have
recently been made in the Legislative Halls of the National
Congress, and it is hereby further

Resolved, That this club beLeves it unjust to hold the
present Supervising architect responsible for work executed
under the direct supervision of his predecessors in office.

Edward W. Donn, Jr., President.
Arthur B. Heaton, Secretarv.

ADDRESS ON ARCHITECTURE.

DELIVERED BY H. C. KOCH OF MILWAUKEE AT THE

CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

BlULDERS, HELD AT MILWAUKEE FEB. 7, iSgQ.

jk ,— 4£^^^|R- KOCH began his remarks by expressing
[^/Bl\4=IS//n_*l his gratification at being asked to address
the convention, and expressed it as his
opinion that the National Association of
Builders had done much to assist in the
establishment of the position of the builder
upon a higher plane than he had hitherto occupied in the
public mind. Continuing, he said :

"Through your efforts and combined action, you have re-
duced the number of the peculiar class of individuals styling
themselves ' general contractors.' I emphasize the name
' general contractors,' because to my mind this name is very
ambiguous , in most cases it means a master builder vi'ho is
a practical mechanic, while in some cases it means an in-
dividual who is no mechanic, a sort of building broker or
dealer in false pretenses, who secures and peddles all the
sub-contractors' bids he can get, which is his only method
of estimating, then adds up the lowest sub-bids, and some-
times reduces the aggregate lo per cent, so as to be certain
of being the lowest. After being awarded the contract he
again visits the various sub-contractors with the intent of

getting lower figures, after exposing the figures of others,
and finally combines with those sub-contractors that belong
in his class. The work progresses in the same character as
that of the contractor, and therefore before the structure is
half finished its rottenness is brought to the surface. The
local press then takes a hand, magnifies facts, condemning
all contractors and architects, and thus public opinion is
sometimes formed.

But this class of general contractors are not the only in
dividuals that have polluted the reputation of honorable
master builders ; there is another class of individuals equally
if not more guilty than the peculiar ' general contractor '
and known as 'designing architects,' that enter all competi-
tion with elaborate colored perspectives on a large scale, in
their way promising the most expensive construction and
finish, who often meet with success when they have a
• tenderfoot ' or questionable committee to deal with, provided
the structure can be built within the appropriation. The
so-called working plans are drawn to a scale of y^, inch to
the foot. The specifications consist mainly of the general
phrase as will be directed,' or 'as shown on the plans.'
Very little is shown on the plans, and the term ' as
will be directed ' is so elastic that it either makes or
breaks the contractor, and when the structure is said
to be completed the contractor retires with the reputa-
tion of a rascal or a fool, either one of which will not elevate
the reputation of master builders or "architects. I have re-
ferred to the peculiar general contractor and the ' designing
architect ' for the purpose of impressing upon you that the
reputation and interests of honorable and reliable master
builders, as well as those of the competent and honorable
architect, are identical and mutual ; as no builder, however
competent he may be, can erect a structure with credit to
himself, after the plans of an incompetent or unreliable
architect, and vice versa, and I suggest the assertion that it
is very essential to the master builders as well as the archi-
tects of this country to relieve each other from the peculiar
class of individuals which a portion of the public may call
colleagues. Both are a menace to your reputation, which
your association is endeavoring to elevate. It is often said
that the builder only carries out the ideas of the architect,
which may be true in some instances, but in many cases
where complicated problems in construction and erection
present themselves the architect often seeks and adopts the
ideas of the experienced master builder. In architectural
and technical schools the theories of construction are taught
to the embroy architect, but such theories were evolved and
deduced from the practical experiments of the mechanic.
Several vears ago, while on a visit to the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, I became very much interested in
the details of construction of the various building trades
that are taught there, and complimented Professor Chandler
on the thoroughness of the method, illustrated in the detail
plates published by him. He inlormed me that the credit
lor the method of construction belonged to the masters of
the various building trades of Boston, whom he had con-
sulted, and that he considered superior to ordinary office
methods of even the prominent architects, and hence their
adoption in the regular course of architecture in the Insti-
tute. I consider this the hightest compliment that can be
bestowed on the ability of the master builders of this
country."

Mr. Koch's address was listened to with undivided atten-
tion, and frequently interrupted with bursts of hearty ap-
plause.— Carpentry and Builder.

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NEW YORK HAPPENINGS,

EVERYTHING is overshadowed by the magnitude of
the Windsor hotel catastrophe, and every day its horrors
increase, says Fire and Water. None can, probably none
will ever be able to say with any approach to certainty how
many perished in the liurning building. One of the hotel
clerks thinks one hundred at least lost their lives. Up to
the present, twenty bodies have been found, and any amount
of fragments. Meanwhile those who would make political
capital out of tlie disaster, are springing up like mushrooms.
Unconstitutional bills, which will have a retroactive action,
and will virtually wipe out some of our old-fashioned, but
thoroughly comfortable and well-conducted hotels are, of
cour.se, very much to the fore at present — no words of praise
for the fire department can be too high. To attempt to re-
hearse all the deeds of heroism performed, would about fill
this paper. Enough said, vvlien it is noted that there are
twenty-one names on the roll of honor which the fire horror
created for the records of the fire department. To these
must be added the name of Fireman Haslam, attached to
the fire department in Brooklyn, who was holidaying for
the day and viewing the procession. He saw the fire and,
throwing on his coat, ran up the fire-escape to the fourth
story, where he assisted a woman to .safety. On the floor
he saw the form of a little girl, and though the fire was
creeping along the floor, he entered the room and carried the
child out. She died on the fire-escape. Above him, on the
edge of the roof as he climbed, he saw a woman poised to
jump. He .shouted! "Wait, I'm coming!" He then
hastened to a point as near as possible to her ; braced him-
self, and, as she fell, caught and saved her. The depart-
ment will take action in his case. Very few firemen were
injured, and none seriously. Most deservedly three persons
have this week been fined $250 each, with costs of court, for
neglecting to place fire escapes on their property, as the law
demands. The long threatened attack on Chief Bonner win
probably have a very boomerangish effect on those who pro-
moted it — they are- not hard to find. There will probably
be no further attempts made at this session at Albany to
depose the chief, to whose good services Postmaster Van
Cott, Republican and all as he is, an insurance man and a
former fire commissioner bears most emphatic witness.
New York generally has three big fires at comparatively
short intervals between each and then a lull for a few weeks.
Last week has been no exception to the rule. The Windsor
fire was immediately preceded by a $200,000 fire at 345
Broadway, Manhattan, extending back through to Benson
street on the premises occupied by S. J. Elliott & Co., im-
porters of lace and linen on the basement and ground floor,
and A. J. Hague & Co., in the .same line. Chief Bonner
sent in three alarms and the blaze w-as got under, but not
until the roof caved in and carried with it the third, fourth,
and fifth floors. A portion of the Broadway wall aud that
on Benson street fell in. The narrowness of Benson street
and the dense smoke made it hard and risky for the firemen.
The other serious fires were in a printing office at 718-722
East Eleventh street, Manhattan, and at Randall's Island,
■where a House of Refuge boy set fire to the workshop, so as
to get sent to the Elmira reformatory. The young donkey,
who caused a big loss, didn't know when he was well off.
Fire Commissioner Scannell has sent Miss Helen Gould and

Mr. Frank Gould each a gold fire badge, nominally, because
an intelligent policemen stopped the former when trying
to get to her own home, and kept her waiting twenty minutes
before .she was sufficiently identified to be allowed to pass
through the fire lines ! The real reason was, ofcour.se, to
show the appreciation of the fire department of Miss Gould's
and her brother's " valuable and disinterested services"
during, and since the Windsor hotel fire.

THE CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING STONES-

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HE MAJORITY of stones u.sed for any form of
structural or decorative work may be roughly
clas.sified under three heads. The crystalline,
siliceous rocks, which include the granites ; the
calcareous rocks, including all limestones and
dolomites ; and the plastic rocks, including the
'< -'-' sandstones and clay slates. Those of the first

group have been formed from molten matter, erupted from
the earth's interior or from the metamorphism of siliceous
sediments ; the orign of the second group is deposits of cal-
careous mud from the breaking up of shells, corals, and the
remains of other marine anitnalson an old sea bottom , those
of the third group result from the breaking up of older rocks,
and the accumulation on the bottom of lakes and seas of the
resultant sand, clay, or mud, in beds of varying thicknesses,
to be subsequently gradually hardened into stone.

The essential difference between a marble and a compact
common limestone, is that the first has undergone, through
the combined action of heat and pressure, just the right de-
gree of change, or metamorphism, to develop in it crystal-
lization and color. The essential difference between a brick
or fire clay, and a cleavable slate used for roofing, is that
the first named still retains its plastic condition as it was
laid down in the form of fine silt on a sea bottom, while the
slate has, by geological agencies, and by actual movements
of the earth's crust, being so squeezed and compressed as to
lost all resemblance to its former self, and to become the
cleavable article of commerce we now find it.

Since these processes of change are dependent very largely
upon the actual movements, warpings and foldings, as may
be said, of the earth's crust, and the heat aud chemical
action which is thereby generated, aud since these move-
ments only take place with extreme slowness, whole geologic
ages being occupied in their conception and completion, it
follows, as a matter of course, that metamorphic rocks, like
granites, marbles, and slates, are found only among the older
rocks, and only in those portions of the country where this
crust has been wrapped, compressed, and folded, as in the
process of mountain making. In other words these rocks
are to be expected in their best development only in places
bordering along more or less extensive mountain ranges. —
Stone.

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Vol. XX. No. 4.

INTERESTING EXPERIMENTS WITH LIQUID AIR.

OME very interesting experiments were
made with liquid air at the meeting of
the Eastern Association of Physics
teachers at Springfield, Mass., on
March 31st, says The Age of Steel.
The exhibition was conducted by C.
F. Warder, principal of the Mechanics' Arts High School,
of Springfield, who briefly reviewed the earlier attempts to
reduce air to liquid form, preparatory to beginning the ex-
hibition. He said Faraday had liquified chlorine and other
gases and he tried to accomplish the same results with air.
His theory was to use compression, and he submitted oxygen
to a pressure of 1000 pounds to the square inch, which other
scientists increased to 4000, but without producing any
tendency to liquefaction. The idea of producing liquetaction
by cold was discovered in 1869 by Dr. Andrews, of Belfast,
and in 1S77 the oxygen and hydrogen were liquided, estab-
lishing the fact that there are no permanent gases. Mr.
Warner further explained that air is a liquid at a tempera-
ture of less than 312 below zero. When the temperature is
raised above that point the liquid air boils just as water boils
at 212, and passes off in a vapor just as water passes off into
steam. When liquid air is taken out from the heat-proof
receptacle in which it is kept, and into air of normal tem-
perature, the change is so great from the air's temperature
of 312 below to a temperature of 70 above that it passes off
into vapor very rapidly.

The experiments made held the clo.sest attention of the
large audience, and some of them were very singular. The
expansive power of the liquid was shown by turning some of
the liquid air into a flask with a cork which was connected
by tubing with a little air baloon. The vapor prodhced by
the air traversed the tube and inflated the baloon to much
more than its original size. By pouring more liquid air
over the flask the air inside the balloon recondensed. This
pretty experiment and many others were vigorously ap-
plauded l)y the audience. What is called a Dewar globe was
produced. This consists of two flasks, one inside the other,
the smaller containing liquid air. The holding of this to
the light showed that liquid air will allow the passage of
light. Tne space betv^-een this inner flask and the outer one
was a vacuum, the air having been exhausted.

Mercury was used in exhausting the air and in such a
way that the intense cold produced by the liquid air in the
inner fla.sk condensed the vapor of mercury in a thin coating
all over the inner flask. This turned the inner flask into a
perfect little looking-glass, Liquid air was poured into a
tea-kettle and placed on a cake of ice. It still continued to
boil, producing a long cloud of vapor, issuing from the
nozzle. A steel wire was burned by exposing it with a
lighted match to the rapid liberation of oxygen caused by
the evaporation of the liquid air.

Pieces of beefsteak were frozen so hard by dipping that an
impression could scarcely be made on them with the point of
a sharp knife. Eggs dropped in the liquid became as hard
as rock. Common rubber balls were made as brittle as glass,
and would break like that material when dropped to the
ground. The same results were achieved with zinc and fuse
wire, which ordinarily are very plial.>le.

An exhibition showing how alcohol could be frozen was
also given, but probably the most technically interesting

experiment of all was the " mercury hammer " one. Liquid
niercur)- was poured into cardboard molds, shaped like a
hammer head attached to a hammer handle. When this
mercurp hammer was taken out it was so hard that by pound-
ing with it on nails it was possible only barely to dent it.
This hammer was passed about among the spectators, the
caution being added that the mercury should be kept away
from rings and watch chains. The hammer finally melted
and went to pieces. A mold was then made of mercury
frozen with liquid air in which were caught two hooks.
When the mold was taken out two of the physics teachers
present grasped these bookstand endeavored to pull them
out of the mercury. The hooks finally broke, leaving the
mercury intact.

A WORLD WIDE BOOM IN THE IRON TRADE.

TITHE present activity in the iron and steel trades is not
i. a matter of splutter in spots. The consumption of iron
is not erratic, but steady. It is not a case of wiring dry
bones, or galvanizing dead frogs. There has been no
scheming or conspiracy to force matters, or to pour brandy
down the throat of demand. The situation is clearly one of
conditions that are neither artificial or acrobatic. For
reasons behind the present movement it has become a sharply
cut fact that a hunger for iron and steel is possessing the
world, and so strongly so that present production can
scarcely keep pace with demand. There has been no such
like situation in any year of the last decade, when the
markets of the world were .so eager for iron or so indifferent
as to prices. This is as true in Continental Europe as in the
United States, and in Great Britain as elsewhere. In most
instances there has been a strong increase in home demand,
which added to the broader market areas in China, Japan,
Russia and elsewhere has brought production to the strain-
ing point. Steel and iron are multiplying their forms of
service, and in structural uses alone are consuming enormous
amounts of iron. Masonry and woodwork are no longer
monopolists of the building trades. In railway equipment,
the steel-press car is coming into use, and the heavier steel
rail is following the route of the heavier tonnage. Railway
construction is crossing the threshold of a new era. It is
becoming empire-making. It has Africa to cross and to
spike from Cairo to the Cape. It has done considerable
work in India, and as yet has but began to gridiron a terri-
tory with two-hundred million population, and reaching
down from the defiles of Afghanistan and along the Indus
and the Ganges, to the superb metropolitan city of Calcutta.
The industrial revival in Russia, and the new spirit of en-
terprise that has wakened up a century-dormant nation,
with its massive, inert and slow-to-move hordes of Tartars
in Slav sdines, is expressing itself in the Siberian railway,
the gobbling of Manchuria and the carving knife reaching
out for trans-CaFpian mutton. Mines are being exploited,
iron-works established, and factories and mills springing up
in what were once solitudes, save where the Cossack and
the exile made tracks in the snow and left suppers for
wolves. In the Australasian groups of islands, the indus-
trial march is kept in stept to the ring of anvils that is
making a Krupp greater than a Bonaparte, and a Carnegie
or an Armstrong than a squard of field marshals. There is
an empire of trade in these antipodal islands, colonized by a

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race that has never failed in giving preference to a machine
rather to a brass band. In short the conditions everywhere
are favorable to a long run of business activity in iron and
steel, and all related industries. Of course there are slips
between the cup and the lip. and nothing mundane in the
way of business has the fixedness of a ninepenny nail, but it
seems to be a predestined certainty that for some time to
come the demand for iron and steel must be continuous and
heavy. It is worthy of note in connection with this that as
every new scientific discovery comes along, new mechanical
apparatus is a coincidence, in which inventive genius is
stirred up and the manufacturer of tools and devices has
added .stimulus to his trade. There is also a marked move-
ment on the part of municipalities to appropriate every kind
of new power and appliances to city uses. In engines,
pipes, road beds, electric lighting, and in numerous other
directions on the line of economy vnd progress, the leading
cities of the world are in honorable rivalry. All this means
more work and more iron, and with all civilized nations
hitching the wagon to the same star, the outlook is not
lacking for sunshine. We believe in the prosperity of all
being to the betterment of each. It is better to have buyers
able to sell than .sellers not finding a market in which to
find a buyer. — The Age of Sled.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

Han FRANri.sco Chaptek, Amkrican Is.stttutk ok Archi-
TKfvrs, meets second Friday of eiicli month at 408 California street,
at 4 p. III.

Seth Babson, Pres. H A. Bchultz, Vice-Pres.

J. W. REiri, Sec. John M. Curtis, Treas.

Southern California Chapter American Institute of
Architects, meets first Wednesday of each montli at 114 Spring
street, Los Ai.geles, Cal.

Theo. A. EisEN, Pkes. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

William C. Aiken, Sec't. August Wackerbarth, Treas.

Washinoton Chapter American Institute of Archi-
tects, regular nieetiiifrs at 8 o'clock P. M., the first Friday of each
month, excej)! July and August.
Jos. C. Hornhi.ower, Pres. Jas. G. Hili,, Vice-Pres,

E. W. Dunn, Jr., Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Association of Architects of Arizona, meetings held at
Plioenix, Arizona.

1). W. Millard, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. H. Norton, See. and Treas.

The management of Ihis jouinal desires to extend a cordial
invitation to all architects on this coast and elseivhere to conttib-
ute designs lor publication.

Drawings should be made zvith perfectly black lines on a
smooth white surface. Good t?aiings, if made with black ink,
answer the purpose.

The desigyts selected ivill be published without charge. All
drawittgs, whether accepted or not, 7vill be returned to theii au-
thors, zvho must bear express charges both zvays.

LIBRARY Building, Leland Stanford, Jr., University,
Percy & Hamilton, Architects — Interior of Reading
Room.

Technical Society of the 1'acific Coast, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building.

Geo. W. Percy, Pres.
Otto Von Gei.dern, Sec.

W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.
Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Master Plumbers' Association, meets every first and third
Friday of each month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Bkitt, Pres. J. L. E. Firniiin, Sec.

PROPOSED Building for Belmont School, \V. T. Reid,
Principal, Percy & Hamilton, Architects.

Builders' Exchange, Directors meet first Friday in each
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

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WELLING for Mrs. C. L. Mason, S.E. cor. Walnut and
and Clay streets, Curlett & McCaw, Architects.

Masons' and Builders' Association, meet first Friday even-
ing of each mouth.

Adam Beck, Pres. M. V. Brady, Sec. '

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Vol. XX. No. 4.

LIABILITY OF BUILDERS.

TTN interesting decision in regard to the liability of
/V builders was recently rendered in England. A man
contracted with a builder to build for him a house,
furnishing the materials, including the mortar. When the
house was up, the official inspectors discovered that it had
been built with bad mortar, and ordered the owner to pull it
down. He complied with the order, aud then had the house
rebuilt with proper materials, and sued the original builder to
recover the cost of pulling down aud rebuilding, with damages
for loss of ground rent while these operations were going on.
It does not appear that the contract specified that the mortar
should be of any particular quality, but the Metropolition
building act gives clear directions as to the composition ot
mortar, and it w.is acknowledged that the mortar used did
not fulfil the requirements of the act. The d'e'ense was that
the damages claimed were too remote, and that the builder
could not be held for all the items mentioned; and it was
further agreed that the owner had an opportunity to see the
mortar before it was used, and ought to have objected at the
time; and that the parties could not have contemplated, when
they made their contract, that if the builder supplied bad
mortar he must pay for pulling down aud rebuilding the
house, and rent besides. The plaintiff offered evidence show-
ing that the mortar was brought to the building wet and
that he could not detect its bad quality in that condition; and
the Court of Queen's bench decided that as the plaintiff could
not, with reasonable diligence, have discovered the defects in
the wet mortar, he was entitled to recover the damage that
he had suffered from its use; and judgment was given him
for the whole expense of pulling down and rebuilding, aud
the loss of ground rent, with the costs of suit.

A COMPARISON OF SOUND AND ETHER WAVE\

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PAPER was read b)' Mr. F. W. Branson, before the
Leeds Naturalists' Club and Scientific Association in
which the writer discussed varieties of waves knowu as
Roentgen rays, photographic light, heat rays, Hertzian waves,
acoustic vibrations, etc. A series of experiments were made
by Mr. Branson, comparing sound waves with Hertzian waves,
to illustrate the differences between such actions when occuring
in the atmosphere and in the ether. Quite a few models and
methods of illustration were employed and facts and figures
deduced which are well worth recording in some convenient
note book.

The data is as follows: Roentgen rays represent 288,224,-
000,000,000,000 vibrations per second in the ether. The
photographic limit of the solar spectrum corresponds to i, 125-
899,906,842,624 vibrations per socoud. Electric oscillations
or Hertzian waves represent 67,108,864 vibrations per second.
The highest note in music 4,096 ; the lowest note 32 vibrations
per second.

It is highly interesting to note these difference because they
place before the mind a true picture of the phenomenon of
light and its degenerations, so to speak, into lesser vibrations
known by different natres. We can easily realize that the
word light only possesses a meaning from a physiological
standpoint. To eyes possessing a greater range of vision
than our own magnetic lines of force might be perceived as
well as Plertzian waves although appearing to such a vision
as a sort of twilight or haze. Nature has limited our sight
as well as our hearing and forced us to see by means of

vibrations, beyond which extends a high and impenetrable
wall of Stygian darkness. With our super senses and the
apparatus at our disposal these other regions are made known
to us but the limitations of our senses prevent us from peering
into this great and unexplored region.

To the scientific mind vibrations in the ether are arranged
and classified in much the same way as a zoologist would
arrange the various species of animals placed before him for
inspection. There are species of light rays whose properties
make them absolutely distinct from all others. W^hen a ray
possessing a new rate of vibration comes within range of our
investigation it always means some new and unexpected
phenomenon intimately associated with it. The Roentgen
ray, the Hertzian wave and the magnectic lines of force are
merely well known examples.

AN ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT FOR BOSTON.

TT7HE Massachusetts legislature is considering a bill for the
X formation of an architectural department for the city of
Boston This is a measure drawn up by the Bos' on Society
of Architects and has been under discussion among architects
in that city for some little time. The bill provides that the
department of architecture shall consist of a board of seven
commissioners, each of these to be a Boston architect, who
has been practicing in that city or elsewhere for not less
than seven years. Of these seven, three are to be appointed
by the president of the school board, two by the mayor, one
by the trustees of the Boston public library and one by the
trustees of the Boston city ho.spital, these appointments only
to take effect when they have been confirmed by a vote of
the majority of the art commission of that city. The archi-
tectural work of the city is to be divided among the members
of the boards according to their appointment, as, for example,
the three appointed by the president of the school board are
to have charge of the construction of school buildings. In
case, however, any building is to be erected by the city at
an estimated cost of $500,000 the board shall employ for
such building an architect not a member of the board, but
who shall be approved by the mayor and the art commission.
It has been suggested that buildings costing over §100,000
shall be given out by open competition, held under the direc-
tion of the department of architecture. — Construction News.

A LARGE COVERED RESERVOIR.

0NE of the largest covered reservoirs in Southern Califor-
iua, if not on the Pacific Coast, is that which was re-
cently completed at Pasadena. It measures 525 feet in
length by 350 feet across its widest part, and varies in depth
from 17 feet to 19 feet 8 inches. It is said to have a capacity
of 21,000,000 gallons. It was originally constructed in 1875,
but as in the summer months the warm rays of the sun
cause a vegetable growth to accumulate in open reservoirs,
it was decided to cover the reservoir in order to prevent this.
In the present instance the cover is made of i-inch Oregon
pine boards, which rest upon 2x8 joist 6 feet apart, these
being supported by 4x10 girders. The girders in turn are
supported by 2-inch iron pipe used as posts and set 18 feet
one way by 15 feet 9 inches the other. The cover or roof is
raised by about 2 feel above the rim of the reservoir, a wire
screen covering the intervening space to afford \entilation.

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VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

IDAHO boasts a siphon whose diameter is the largest in
the world. It is located near Boise City and carries the
water of Sheep creek across the Boise river. It was designed
and built by J. Bouse, chief engineer of the mines on that
river. This forty-eight-inch siphon is inverted ; it is 1700
feet long, with a maximum depression of 350 feet ; it cost
$36,700 and took four months and twenty days to build.
Owing to the topography of the country, everthing used in
its construction had first to be raised 700 feet and then low-
ered 450, says Fire and Water. The lightest piece of material
handled weighed 3100 pounds. The whole force of water
was turned on into the siphon suddenly and at once, not
gradually as is the usual custom. The big siphon of the
Spring Valley Hydraulic Mining company, at Cherokee,
Butte County, la., is less in diameter than that of Boise
City ; it has an approximate inner diameter of thirty inches,
discharging fifty-two cubic feet of water a second. But at
its greatest depression the Cherokee siphon sustains a de-
pression of 8S7 feet — 530 feet greater tlian its Boise City
rival, where the greatest pressure sustained in its lower por-
tion is 167 pounds to the .square inch. The only siphon
whose diameter ever approached forty-eight inches was one
of forty-two inches built in this city, which " went out " as
soon as the water was turned on. In the Boise City siphon
there never has been any tendency to move or any leak, in
spite of the tremendous pressure. To admit of contraction
and expansion without any derangement in position, the en-
gineer invented joints, built in San Francisco. One of these
expansion joints is placed between each two elbows, and the
average movement during the course of construction of the
pipe line in all of these expansion joints was seven-eighths
of an inch between the extremes of temperature oi night and
day. The pipe being laid on the side of the hill, part of it
at an angle of fortj'-five degrees, this movement in the pipe
line, if these expansion joints had not been used, would
either have deranged tlie position of the pipe or would have
strained its riveting in a way that would have manifested
itself very quickly when the water was turned on and the
pipe tested.

•TT DECISION of some interest to builders was made
/i recently by Justice Ketcham in Kalamozoo, Mich. A
builder by the name of Nichols brought a suit against one
Crowley for a note of $52.49, the balance in payment for the
building of a house which was erected for Crowley in the
spring of 1896. The defendant made a cross claim of
damages amounting in all to $73, which he held was due as
a result of bad workmanship and work done not according to
contract. In support of Mr. Crowley's claims three expert
witnesses, all considered authorities on the work of building,
testified that the house was now in the need of repairs that
would cost $73, and that the work was incomplete. Nichols'
defense to Crowley's claim laid in the attempt to prove that
there never w^s any contract, which, however, the latter
maintained did exist. When the trial was finished it had
been established that the house had been built much to the
contrary of Crowley's wishes and in an unworkmanlike
manner, and a decision was rendered by the court in behalf
of the defendant Crowley and against plaintiff Nichols in
the sum of $23.30. The court held that when a contractor

engages to build a house for a party, that, even though there
is only a verbal contract and no specifications are made as
to word or material, a workmanlike manner of doing the
work is implied. It is held that because Crowley signed the
note and expressed himself as satisfied with the house .soon
after its construction, this will not serve as a bar to prove
the demerits of the work at a later time, as he, not being
skilled in workmanship, might not have been aware of the
faults when he gave his sanction. — ArchUechire and Building.

nrHE Illinois House of Representatives has passed a bill
J- creating the office of state architect by a vote of 85 to
13. The state architect is to be appointed by the governor
for a term of four years, at a salary of $5000 per annum,
and his duties, according to press reports, will be to "have
charge of all buildings erected by the .state, furnishing the
plans, procuring estimates, and supervising the actual work
of construction."

TTTHE records of the building departments of the leading
X cities of the United States during the month of March
indicate improved building conditions. Despite the con-
tinuance of winter weather and the threatened strikes, a
number of cities redeemed themselves from the heavy de-
ficits caused in February by the first period of severe
weather. Statistics from eighteen cities show an expendi-
ture of $27,646,058 in structures started during March, 1899,
as compared with $i 1,640.503 for the corresponding month
of 1898, being an increase of 27.7 percent. The records
are given in detail in the following table :

1899

No. Cost
New York ( Horoughs of
Maiihattiin & Bion.\)...881 .sl(>,868,073

Borough of Brooklyn 762 2,403,025

Chicago 397 2,485,960

Philailelpliia 715 1,981,820

St. Louis 244 921,000

Cleveland 855 502,110

Kansas City 34.3 388,740

Pittsburg 223 384.584

Detroit 211 3.S0.700

Denver 110 265,700

Milwaukee 89 216,360

New Orleans 171 197,098

Bullalo 129 183,491

Minneapolis 212 162,753

Louisville ; 262 113,661

Allegheny 73 97 300

St. Paul 73 96,615

Omaha 73 47,068

1898
No. Cost

Per Cent
(ruin Loss

714
718
538
796
317
306
319
13.5
289
84

lis

1,50
172
237
198
47
116
128

$9,6.53,498

1,854,318

3 258.200

2,hl3.875

1,096,630

380,775

24.5,870

323,663

499,400

165,200

236,!>48

242,936

4.51,109

162,900

171,326

•50,175

99,140

124.540

29

24

24

16

35

.54

18

34

60

8

22

59

33

94

2

62

Total lbs eighteen cities .*27.64e.<i.58 $21,640,.503 Inc.27.7p.c.

The records for the past two months in New York point
to a good building year in that city. Tlie increase of this
year's operations over those of 1898 already amounts to
over $10,000,000. Operations in Chicago were not far be-
hind those of the corresponding month of last year, the de-
ficit shown being largely due to the taking out of permits in
March. 1S98, for a number of tall structures in anticipation
of a change in the limit of height. Some of those structures
are now in course of erection, but on a number of them noth-
ing has been done, and the life of the permits has expired. —
The Consiiuction News.

48

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 4.

AN ELECTRICAL ORGAN PUMPING OUTFIT,

USED BY MEAKS OF EITHER ALTERNATING OR DIRECT-
CURRENT ELECTRIC MOTORS.

HIS .system was priraarilj' designed for
operation on alternating-current circuits,
but its e.xtreme simplicity, compactness,
and the ease with wliich it can be installed,
readily permits its use with any kind of
current. The outfit consists of a single-
phase, alternating-current motor of one-horse power capa-
city, arranged with a triple worm-gear to directly transform
the motion of the motor armature into the reciprocal crank
motion required for an organ pump In the case of the out-
fit shown tlie armature of the motor revohes 1800 times per
minute, giving througli the worm-gear a crank speed of 4s
strokes per minute. The apparatus eliminates all pulleys,
belts, countershafts, etc., and is arranged to meet the exact
requirements as to length of stroke and strokes per minute,
which may be re(|uired to meet the needs of the various
types of organs.

In this system the motor is started and left ruiming (at a
constant speed) while the organ is in use, and would be left
running during an entire service or concert. The only dis-
advantage of this is the amount of current used while the
pump is not in operation, and as this amounts to only i 3
cents per hour on a one-horse-power motor with a rate of 10
cents per 1000 watts, it will be seen it is a negligible factor,
and is fully compensated for by the absence of extra current
in starting several times.

The advantages of this system are quite numerous, the
principal ones being the absence of regulating rheostats and
sparking of contacts on stopping and starting, while the
simplicity and compactness of the outfit speaks for itself.

The operation of the apparatus is as follows : The motor
is started by the motor-starting handle, and, as the bellows
of the organ is presumably empty, the friction cluch
at the other end of the motor shaft is in contact with the
worm disk and the motor begins pumping air into the air
reservoir until filled. The natural rise of the top of the air
reservoir, to which a chain is attached through pulleys or
bell cranks, will release the friction disk when filled to any
desired point, and the pump mechanism will stop, leavi ig
the motor running free, and thus taking -almost no current.

As soon as the air reservoir begins to empty this will
allow the clutch to operate again and supply as much or as
little air as may be necessary to keep the reservoir full or
well supplied with air.

The action of the friction disks is positive and noiseless.
The worm is of hardened steel. The worm-wheel is run in
a bath of oil, and is, therefore, perfectly lubricated at all
times, and the entire outfit is designed and manufactured in
a thoroughly first-class and workmanlike manner to stand
hard and continuous service, with little or no attention.

The action of the apparatus may be controlled so as to
pump fast or slow, and to change speed as the air reservoir
fills by merely making a spring connection between the air
reservoir and motor instead of a .solid connection, but a solid
connection is advised whenever practicable, as there is then
very little or no wear on the friction clutch.

AMENDING THE ILLINOIS LIEN LAW.

TPHE Chicago Architects' Business association, which has
A been devoting much time and energy to secure the
amendment of the present lien law, is gratified to learn of
the interest that these labors have created among the kindred
organizations of the building trade. The law was designed
to protect the architect and the responsible contractor, and
to secure the mechanic and the material manufacturer against
the tricks of dishonest contractors. In reality, it has pro-
tected the dishonest contractor, permitting defective work
and materials, and securing him in his demand for pay for
first-class work. The law has therefore worked serious in-
jury to the building interests by turning investments into
other channels. Among the replies received to the circular
letter mentioned last week, a Chicago firm dealing in real
estate loans said that one of its largest eastern banking
houses supplying money for this purpose had been compelled
to discontinue sending funds for building loan investment on
account of the uncertainty resulting from the operation of
the present lien law. Considerable Chicago capital has also
been diverted from building investments on this account.
The aim of the Chicago Architects' Business association has
been to amend this law so that its protection would be ex-
tended to the architect, the original contractors and the
mechanic. Of the work which the association's committee
on lien law has been quietly carrying forward, chairman
William G. Barfield speaks as follows :

" The committee on amendments to the lien law is work-
ing earnestly on the amendments which it believes can be
passed at this session of the legislature. The committee
has had drafted two d;fferent amended laws, which have
been submitted to attorneys for approval. The committee
have visited Springfield and canvassed the members of the
general assembly as to the advisability of presenting the
amendments, and have ascertained the best way of securing
their passage. We do not believe it possible to make any
radical change in the law, but are laboring to have the law
so amended that only the architects, original contractors
and mechanical labor shall be able to establish a lien. The
present cumbersome law cannot, we believe, be repealed,
in its entirety, but it can be amended, and to that end the
committee has sought the aid of the Chicago real estate
board and will in the near future ask for the support of all
organizations connected with the building trades. The
committee has been working for a year and a half in per-
fecting a law which, if adopted, will simplify and remedy
many of the grievous faults in the existing law, and while
not perfect, perhaps, in all its parts, will assuredly be a step
in the right direction.

The committee in charge are gratified to learn of the in-
terest their labors have created, and will be pleased to have
the co-operation and assistance of associated bodies in this
task. In union there is strength and in securing amend-
ments to the law all should unite for concerted action, and
labor, not as different organizations and individuals, but as
one harmonious whole, with one thought and one mode of
action. Everything leading to that result will be gladly
welcotned by our committee, which is working for the best
interest of all in the building business. — Construction Ne7cs.

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MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE,

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Box No.

Abi-alianisoii, P.; patent ventibitors 123

Adams Juiin (i.; cnniractor iiiid builder. Tt{i

Alanit'da Mnclt & Tile (.;(..: l>rick 170

Arizona .Sundsli.nf Co.; building stone 32(i

lia.s>-lluter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnisheH...l;{0

IJati-nian Uros.; contraeLorsand builders 1^6

Heck. Adam; nuis n and builder W

Hell, Win.: contra<^l"r and bu Ider 75

Bibb Lumber Cn., D. H

PflliiiKbum Hay Im'p. Vxy. luml)«r ii-41

Hoyd, lluberl; nia.son and builder 77

Hiady, M. V.; nuison aiul builder 34

Hrady. U. F3.; niason and builder 3t)0

limiru-n, D. J.; mason and builder 51

lin-nnan .lames, plasterers 161)

Britl, James E.: pUunber 3a

Hrode. K.; Iron works 295

Hurden. W.; mason and builder 2H0

Burnhum, .Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell. E. H.; bulUling material 140

Burt, \V. J.; house mtjver 296

Hullor. Wm. A.; inascm and builder 2i">5

CjiiUnrnia Art Ulass Works (i3

Cjiliinrnia Eleetrieal Works 223

I'alilurnta Mills; planing mills 300

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.; brick inanufacturer 282

Hlyirami and Masow Ki^i

Cartwrlglit, D. H.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill »45

chaibam, Wm.; contractor and builder 62

chrinical Paint Co B17

Cliisholm, ('.; contractor and builder 4*1

( 'lark. N. ^ Sons; U'rra eotta. etc 290

Ciawson, L. E., A- Co.; patent chimneys GH

Co^hlan. Frank; plasterer 91

Collin & (ilunn: lathers 114

Coneannon Wm., contractor and builder 24

C.inlin (!t Koberts; metal roofers 90

Coppieters & Mockel; grill work

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cement, lire brick, etc 7

Crichton, Peter; contractor and builder 339

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; l-lagle sheet Metal Works 313

Curric Donald: contraclor and builder 227

(nirrie, Robert; contractor and builder.

(Misliing-Wetm«»reC<K: concrete and artificial stone 218

Currv..T. M.; stone dealer 35

l>aniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator 80

Davies, E.: plasterer 42

Da\ Is. (Jeo. Jk. Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., A Sons; contractors and builders 131

Degan. Patrick; slfiiie contractor 800

Dillun, David; teamster and contraclor 139

Donovan, M. J.; puimer 121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 3t>4

Dunham. Carrluan &. Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop. Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwver, L. J.; painter and decoralr>r 197

Dyer Bros.; (Jolden West Iron Works 64

Kiam. A Knowles. carpeniersand builders 202

Excelsicir Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennall, -M. tfe S()n: masons and builders 08

Field. U'ni. J.; contracKirand builder H9

Field./,. 0 128

Flanairan. L. (J.* lime nnd cement H\

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 251

Box No.
Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lig'ils, roof-
ing, etc 164

Fortin Hrick Co 98

Frazc, J. P.: painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. & Co.; paints, oils and glass 3:13

Furness, John; conlractor and laillder 152

(iei.T. Frank A.; Market Street I'laning Mills 252

Gilettl. seeondo; artlllclal stone 308

WiUuKley, <ieo.; teaming 324

Girvin <s Eyre; Importers

(il ddini!, McHean A Co.;arehiteciurHl terra cott4i..l62

Goldtn West Iron Works, Dyer Bros 64

(ioodnuin, (jeo.; artlllclal ^lone, etc 334

Grannls, J. G. &. Co.: steam healing, etc 33)

Gray Bros.; artificial stone and concrete work 86

Grlese, Carl; artlllclal stone and concrete work 231

Hamnxiiid. I'hillp; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen. F. L.; conlractor and builder 108

Hansen, M A t.'o.; planing mill 187

Harmori LumberCo.; lumber 314

Harris A Jones, Lumber Dealers

Haust,«in, H.; tiles 82

Heldt, W.; cornice works 264

Heiizei, Kd. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring, R. mill W(»rk 70

Hillc, Wm.; cornice works 210

Himles, Ed. H., *v Co.; paieni blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. A Son; masons and builders 232

Hoirman, V.; mason and builder 9

Holmes. H. T., Lime Co,; Ume, cement, etc 268

Hooper, C. A..& Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

llurlbui, R. P.; builder 156

Ickelhelmer, Samuel A Hro.: plumbers S-V?

Ingerson A Gore; contract<»rs and builders 'Xl

Jacks, Henry; <'on tractor and builder 207

Jackson, P. H. A Co.; Illuminating tiles, 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 3(M

Jesse. Geo. \i.\ si air builder 102

Jordan D., A Son; masons and builders 57

Joshua Hendy Machine Works ...188

Judson Mnl'g. Co SU'i

Keating. M. Artlllclal Stone 127

Keatlnge, R., Artlllcial Stone 13

Kcllcher, M.; house raiser and m()ver 23

Kendall, A.; Pacilic Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. 11.; painter and deconitor 199

Kent, S. H.; contractor and bid ider 190

Kern, F. W.; contraclor and builder 225

Kittredge. K. H. A Co.; sash, doors and blinds 204

Knox A Cook; contractors and builders 244

Kuss. P. N.; painier. decorator and wood tlnisher..307

Lang, <ieo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Larsen, H. IL: mason and builder 8.3

Leahy, D.; plasterer 344

Leonard, J., Concrete and Artirlclal Stone 'M\

Leprolion, P.: steam and hot water heating 239

Loyan. J. F.j adju-ter and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas A Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Jjj'nch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald A McKlnncm; lumber 348

Magulre. A. H.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 203

.Maguire. James A.: manufacturer's nt;ent 120

Manglesdorf, M.; Eleetrieal Maintenance Co 350

Manirrum A Otter; heating, ventilating, lileK, etc. ..294

Market Street Planing Mill 252

McCarthy, John; mason and builder 168

M<-Clure. H. N.: teaming and gn»dlng H>9

McElHiy. A.; contractor and builder 211

.Mc(ii!vray Stone (^>.; sti'ne contractor 340

M'-iJowan. M.; mason and builder 17

McKee. John: stair builder ,..262

McLaehlan. T. M.; conlractor and builder 92

McMabon, Henry: stair builder H3

McPheeA Co.; stone contractors 256

Mennic, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; nuison and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, (4. Howard; contractor and builder 358

Morehouse, I,'. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer 97

NInleaby. J.; mason and builder .55

Niehaus, Edward !■'. A (^o.; hardwood lumber 20Ji

Nielians Bros. A (>».: planing mill 20

North: .1. .).. Brick manufacturer 98

Nulling. O.; 49

O'ltrleii. Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

O'Brien, 1*. R. A Son; plumbers U.^

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O'Connor. Tbomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle. John; coot ractur and builder 215

0>>ulll\ Jin. D.; mason coniractwr 'Zn

Pacilic Bridge Co 40

Pad tic Herlning A Roofing Co 346

Piielllc LumberCo 305

Paci(i<r Manufaeiurlng Co., Mill Work

Pacinc Rolling Mills 192

Paebiz, (Jus. X; eleelrlcian. etc 81

PaUu-e Hardware Co.; builders' hardware 292

Paralhne Paint (,'0.; roofers, building paper... . 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders 122

Petersen Brlek Co.;orit;lnul red pressed brick 08

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Pllngst. F, L , hardwoo<l 70

Please. Henry; mason and builder 299

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and raiser 217

Rmc. James; stone contractor 50

Ralston Iron Works 175

Kiivmond Granite Co.; contractors ri)rslone work„Hi5

Reich ley Geo.: conimctor and builder 109

Kelgle A Jamieson;inaehiiie white washing 240

Romlltuid Brlek Co.; pressed stock and coniinon

brick :;78

Richardson A Gale; masons and builders 328

Richmuller, Geo.; diior opener 355

Riley John I'".: masons and builders 329

Rlngro.se, R.: mason ami builder itj

Robinson A Gillespie; coin i-aeiors and builders IH

Riicklin Granite ( o.; granite work 69

Rosen Ijaum, Fr. H.; glass 96

Rutlliio A Blanch 1; nntrble 219

Sacramento Transportutiun Co.; patent and 6lo<*k

' ' ■ ..332

. :m6

...157
...291
.. 12
..2b8
.... 5
...250
... («
. 193
. 3W

brlek..

s. F. Ume A Mortar Co. C. Beimel

I San V raiK-isco Lumber Co .,

San Framisco No\elly and Plating Works.
I San Francisco Planing Mill: Wm. < rocker...

San Jouquin Brick Co.; brick

.•<!in .lose Brick Co.; brick

Saunders, J. s. W.; contractor and builder.

Schroeder. Wni.:art glass

Scott it Van Arsdale LumberCo.

Sessions. M. P

! Sitdth. J. W.; carpenter

I Smith A Young; building supplies 374

Smith A (iulmby; street contractors 67

snell, E. L.; lime and plaster loi

Snm)k, W. s. A Son; plumbers \zi1

Soule Bros.; carpenters '.61

steiger, ,-\.,sons; architectural terra cotta 134

Stevens, F. M.; patent chimneys 15

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co ...297

, Strait on, J no. S.; house mover 34^

'SuIll\an,J. F.; painter and decorator 1

Sullivan. Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming .M%

j Sweeney. Daniel: carpenter 325

, Sweeney, G. C; plumt)er i;j5

j Tacomaand Roche Harbor Lime Co .."289

i Tay, Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies .321

I Tobin, J. R.; plasterer 173

Towle A Broad well 298

( Trotter. John; conlractor and builder !!25i

\ Tupper, O. M.: lime 281

Tutile. John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 79

I Dnion LumberCo.; lumber 335

j Vermont Marljle CV)

\'u!can Iron Works '.284

I Wagner. Henry F.: painting and decorator !!!3I2

I Wagner, J. Ferd; ma-on and builder. „...I8I

AValker. <iporee H.: carpenter .'.367

I Warren, C. A.: grading _ 272

Wastibnrn A Moen MnTg-Co sjq

Washiuirton .street Plaining Mill .'". 4k

I Watcrhouse, C. J \.1^

Watson. W. C: plasterer „ ...,99

I Western Gninite A .Marble Co _„....V.r.316

Wcf-lern Iron Works "...".17i

White Bros.: carpenters ...!"!257

White Bros.; hardwood lumber „.....".J45

Whittle, H.; mason and builder "..".... 60

Williams. F. A.; conlractor and builder ..........178

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber .."354

I Wilson, W. K.; plumber 2:^8

Wilson. Jame.s A.; mason and builder ."!.'22I

Wilkie. Andrew; planing null .....I8a5

Wilkle Andrew, Jr .' J25

Worrel, C. R.: mason and builder. ....!..... 2

' West Coast \\'ire Works !."!273

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co!......."....

Yaies A ("o.; paints 34JJ

Young. S T.. grading and teaming .....!.. 336

WESTERN IRON WORKS.

rvi AIM UJ RACTLJFfERS OR

STEEL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES

Stairs, Elevator Enclosures, Roofs, Iron Fencing and Gates.

OAll- AMD BAIMK WORK. GAS HOLDERS, SMEEX AND RI_AXE IVl ET A l_ \A/ORK,

F O R G I INI G S .

Telephone Main 737.

123-125 BEALE STREET, S. F.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. 4.

TEl- DRUM SO

\A/. HEIDT

50 YEARS'
PERIENCE

RORIVIERLY OF"

FORDERER C 0 R jY I C E WORKS

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKS

Metal Tile and Slate Roofing. Patented Ventilated Skylights and Spanish Tile

224-226 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO

JOBBING F=ROrVl F=T-L-V AXTErsIDED XO

Trade Marks

Designs

Copyrights Ac

Anyone sending a sUctih ami ilo-jfriptinn may
fjulckly asfertain oiir npiim.ii f 1 ee wlietber an
inveiitinii ts prnhnM v I'.-ilenliiMiv < Dniiimnica-
tions strictly fontlciciitijil. Iljindlioiikon Patents
sent free. Oldeat at-'ency fur sfiunnt: patents.

Patents taken through Jliinn & Co. receive
special notice, without charge, in the

Scientific Hmerican,

A handsomely illustrated wet-kly. Lnrcest cir-
culation (if any scientitic journal. Terms, |3 a
year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers.

MUNN & Cc^^'^""""""' New York

Branch Office. 025 F St., WashlUKtun. D. C.

GEORGE GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE, ■" all of .ts branches

SCHILLINGERS PATENT.)

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

T'!E.\SURY DEPATJTMENT Office
Supervising Arehiteot, Washiiijrtoii, D. C,
April :24th, 1899. h^ealed in'opos.ils vvill
be received at this office until 2 o'clock
p. M., on the liTth flay ol' May, 1K99, and
then opened, for all the Masonry Work.
Roof Coverinsr, etc., for the U. S. Post-
Office, Court House, etc., buildiiifr at iSan
Francisco, Cal., in accordance witli the draw-
ings and sjjecitication, copies of wliich
may be olitained at this office or at the ofHce
of tlie Supei'iniendent at San Francisco,
Califoinia. Jx\.MI<:S KNO.X TAYLOR,
Supervising Arcliiteet.

SPEICIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.

; turns round and slides up
and down.

"Bolles" Revolving

and Sliding Sash.

"Queen" Ovefliead and Mullioii Pulleys

yueen AUiuiinuni Bronze Sash Ribbon.

Window Stop Adjusters ami Specialties iu Window

Hardwart'.

J. E. ami L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

Telephone Red 91. Sa~ Francisco. Cal

532 Gyrne Building
Telephone Brown 371. Los Angeles, c»l.

April, iSgg.l

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

xui

BiriI.DIW<i NEWN.

Sliotwell near 18tli. Excavation, etc; o, Kruc and
Ziinmcrmann; a, K. Zinitnennan; c, H. L. I'ettcrseii;
sisned, March HI; lllfd. Marcli 2-i- cost S-WO. Malt
kiln work; c. Union Machine Co; cost $7204. Brick
woi'k; c, Adam Beck; ccst Ti'Vi.

Spear near Mission. Two-story brick; o. Junies
Deninan; c. Williani Lltiden; cost $-5yi)5. Concrete
work, etc; <•, i'ca<-ock<& Butcher; cost 8367.5.

Toliiiiiiii near 9th. Altwralions and additions; <i.
Marie i; longer; a, C. A. Menssdorfl'er; c, A. II. Wil-
helin;cost SI 160.

SVnlloJw near Devlsadcro. To huiirt; o. UiaiKluss
Watson; a. Alhert Sutton- ccst S30.')0.

THE

Iniikl; o, Mrs.
c, C. M. Depew;

WiiHliiimlon near 1st .\ve. To
Nora M. Pratt; a, T. I'atterson Uoss
cost «-ill.!'>

ALAMEDA

St. Charles near San Antonio. To build; o. V. \V.
Kay; a, H. H. Meyers; c, W. IS. Knowles- costJlWS.

BELVKDEHE ,

Cottage; o; 1>. W. Hines; a, Win. Knowles; c, N. .\.
McLean; cost SI.5olf.

Map No. .■), block 1. lot 32. To build- o, Fred A
Greenwood; a, Kdgar A. Mathews; c, N. A. McLean;
cost $2000.

Rapid Safety Filter

IS in use in San Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools. Stores, Saloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
(k-iu(,-s, including those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse aud reconiinentl
its general u.se.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Ternis $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

OAKLAND

LLoro,

President.

W. 0.

MANSFIELD.

Secretarv.

Twelfth near Oak. To build;; o, M. F. and Walter
W. Hunt: a, Whalin and Sons; c, J. Whalin; cos
$57-11.89.

KOSS VALLEY

To build; o, Dr. F. J. Huiid; a, C. A. MeussdorflTer;
c. Isaac Penny; cost 87195. Carpentry, etc; cost 87195.
Plunibing. etc.; c, G. C. Sweeney; cost $179. Painting;
c, ,1. V. Sullivan; cost S-'iCO.

SAN KAFAEL

Lot in Laurel Grove. To liuild; o, Otto H. Hund; c,
Isaac Penny; cost SViiO.SO.

STOCKTON

Contracts are now fl<ui-lng on a two ■'toy Irani ;
re<idence ror.Iohn Campbell to be built imm Mtlately
on the corner of We^t Acacia and Lincoln Sti'eets,
Qe.). itu^bfirth Is the arciiitect an 1 the esiitnatetl
cojt Is $2J0J

OAK DALE

Dodden Bros, has letcontracl for business bulldinj;
to W. P. Stryker, contractor who was the lowest
bidder for carpenter work. Onc-.story building, cost
about S-iOOO.

LO.S l?ANOS

C. F. Bertliolf, druggest, is contemplating erecting
a brick liusiness stoic for liimscif and has employed
Geo- uusbforlh, architect of Stockton to make plans
it will cost over $-2000.

AUBUKN

Win. L May is building a five room cottage. Chas.
Kecnr will soon build a cottage.

Win. Austin of Applegate .Station. Placer Co. will
build an eight room house, K. 0. Flint Builder.

Hospital plan by A. F. Enquestadopted but through
a defect in advertising the bo rd will liaveto readver-
tlse for plans.

(ieo. C. Hepburn will build a depot stori- at -Xpple"
gate Station.

P. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work
Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights
; Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights
Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

w

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M.INITFACI'DRER OP

Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

Hanks, Oltiif s. Stores niid Stt^Hiubtmts Fitted l'|>

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st jind Fremout, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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SHINGLE STAINS

H bull and ii!f;i^iii- iiiit^
of highest grades of ninteruils

Specially adapted to Redwooil

Pacific Coast Product.

PACIFIC REFINING &. ROOFING CO.

113 New Montgomery St.. S. F.
Sample Tablets on Applicatton. Sold li\' liealers

House of A. W. Pooley. Millwood. Cat,
H. A. Klyce. Architect. Eastland.

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the onlv C reosote
Stain. s.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, ela.stic cn.shion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound dcadener

For mortar staining and waterproofing brickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.

Stock carried in San Francisco 1)\-

CHI^S. J. WATER HO USE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

fVoi,. XX. No. 4.

For Sanitary Reasons

You Should Specify the

BROWN BROTHERS'

Cold Drawn Seamless Copper House Range Boiler.

for the kitchen. Tlie smooth tin lining never ni,st.s, nor affords lodging-place
for sediment. This means

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Glean Hot Water

There are neither seams nor rivets — hence NO LEAKS. The spiral rib guarantees
against collapse.

Por Sale t>y all Rlumbers.

Boiler Booklet tells the whole story. Yours for the asking.

RANDOLPH & CI_0\A/ES

BOX 47. WATERBURY, CONN.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

Adapted tor decorative illumination of interions of fine residences and hotels, and
extensively used for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044).

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES catalogue no 9050
EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.)
HARRISON, N. J.Z

Mnaii¥sfliile LikF Go.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wholesale and Retail Itcalers in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, White Cellar, Oregon Tine, Spruce Shelving, Cmiy Kedwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills at Ui"n>N, McCleiicl Hivci- Tkt.mi. ,<.• Maxwki.i,, Siskiyou Co.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

Each number contains a complete set o1

Architects plans for a low priced building.

I>iil>li<4lie<l 111 «liioas<>. 111.

M.iiii Office, Adams Express 15ialdiiig,
18.5 Dearborn street.

It Tiiaimiiiii- its standard 'as a high class practical
tiuildcrs' Journal.

Vs/. D. MOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

7 28-730 Washington Street,

opliosil.' the I'la/.ii, ^iAS KUANCISCO.

Work done at Keasonable Itates. All orders

promptly attended to. Ke.s. ailS Clay St.,

bet. Stelnevand Pierce

W. J. Cuthbertson,

Arrlnlect

Flood Building. Uooiii u;i

(;t)r. Mai-ltct. Jiiid Fourth SIh.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT.

ArchUccti,

12G Kearny Street, - - Room 41.

.SAX FHAVCISCO. CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

/I ir/i (/,.■(,

Kjioiu 'J.^, Klood IJuiIdllj;?. ('oriier .Malket diij

Fourth ."^Irecis

Wm. Mooser & Son

Arcliilrrl.1

Rooms U2 and 03, No. 14 Grant Avenue

SAN FRANCISCil.

Havens & Toepke,

Arrhihits,

FLOOD r.t'll.IilNC. Room .V).
Siin I'riincisc... 'i'-^. Main MX.

Chas. J. I. Devlin,

Supreme Court I'.uilding,

N. \V. Cor. McAllister li I.«rkin Stree'

S.\N' FUA.M-Isco.

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W. Curlett

Architect

Offices, 307 Phelan Building, Market Street,

PAN FR.^NCLSCO.

Wm. H. Armitage,

. I /■(■/, !(.?.■(,

319-321 Phelan liulldlna. Market Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B, Wood,

Ardiilect.

•J11 riNi; HTRKKT. Itooni .'57.

Sun Frnnolsco.

Albert Pissis,

Arcliitect,

307 .Sansome Sli'cct, Rooms Hi and 17 ,

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

Architect,
Oli.ce.I.W'l Market St., Cor. of th. Rooms 7-.'!.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Residence, »05 Treat .\ venue.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room 31.
Ban Francisco, Cal. Take Elevator.

B. McDougall & Son,

ArcliticcU,
:!:iO I'iue Street, Rooms t)i and 6:
SAN I'mNCiSCL
Tnke llie Tcvu'..!.

Chas.

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Tutors,

E^\g\nf€r a^'i

vVurt««y«r,

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H. Geilfuss,

Archaed.
123-1:j Fulton Si.. Ijct. I'olk and Van Ntss Av<
SAN FP. A NCI SCO.

W7W. MONTAGUE & CO

Mantels

Grates

Tiles.

Fire Place Trimmings

Artistic Brass Bronze

Steel and Iron

WARM AIR

HOT WATER
and STEAM

Heating Apparatus

For Warming Dwellings,
Halls, Churches, School'
HouseS; and Public Build-
ings.

Wrought, Steel Ranges and French Ranges

For Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Boarding Houses

COMPLETE KITCHEN OUTFITS
Manufacturers of

Corrugated Iron Roofing and Riveted Sheet hot, Water Pipe

SAN FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES

SAN JOSE

PHOENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.

The strongest, most brilliatit and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

IE.

&

1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 257.

CLAWSONS PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The art-li-bar foniis a lioml lor arcli in brick
work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a liond from brick work to mantel.

Tlie throat is one Solid piece, liaving lugs
admitting three (3) indies adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY.

Clawsoii's Patent Hoods, Thiin
ble.s aiul Ohinnu'.vs, comply witl
the lU'w Fire Onlinaiice.

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSONS PATENT THIMBLE.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

BS-Seiid for illustrated cir-
cular.

IF" VOU Sf=E:CIF"Y
SEIVJD

ROf=i

SAIVlF'l_Ei=>^^' SAMSON SPOT CORD,

You call tell 111 a glance thai no ollit-r cord is suljstitulcd. \\';(ri;uilc<l fjee frot
waste and iniperlections of hraid.

sAivisoN cordage: \a/orks,

BOSTON, MASS.

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[Vol. XX. No. 5.

Gas Grates.

For a modern
house, get mod-
ern things ! !

Be up to date.

Consider, in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Examine the various designs of Grates and

SA/V FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Heaters of ttie

LIGHT COMPANY.

STOVE DEPARTMENT

415 POST STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
1 1 ways sheathed with

P&B

BUILDING

The only Water-prooj and Vermin-
proof paper on the market that is
odorless.

Do you Specify it ?

MANUrUTUKDOKLYBT

PARAFFINE PAINT 60.

116 Battery St.

San rffMCisco.

PARAFFINE PAINT CO.. Sole Manufacturers,

W. I-: I^KSSI^ON. l'T..shl»Mll.

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US BATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO

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STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WO'RKS.

IVl/XIMLJ F^AC"ri_l RERS OF"

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE. PRESSED BRICK.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

Hollow BrIcU. Paving Br.cU, Drain "rile. Chimney Pipe & Tops. F^lower Pots. Etc.

Office and Yard:

TELEPHONE SOUTH 90

and 127 to 131 City Hall Ave.

1556 to 1564 MARKET ST

SAIM FRANCISCO, CAI_.

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May, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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Wortli of PlaiiJi, Drawiup aui
Delails for Only $4,00,

Pallisers New Cottage Homes

With Dotiiil IH-uwings.

The bt'.sl, llie largest and
tlie most prai'llcal and
conipU'tc work ever is-
sued on plans <»r niedliiin
aTid lo\vc'i>st liouses, <rf)n-
taining one hundr«^ and sixty new nd orifiinal
designs for eotfa^es and villas, IncUuliiiK
every desert pi Ion of modern duellings for tlu-
seaside, llie sontli. winter and SLimnier resorts,
etc., douDle houses, connlry houses, city, sutiurlmn.
town and city residences and aparlnieiit houses, of
every kind and variety, In every conceivable (com-
bination of stone, brick, timber, plaster and frame
costing from S75 to S7500, {giving all the comforts and
conveniences, and suited to every Inste, location,
want, etc.. also TjO new designs for city, brick block
houses. Tiie wliole affecting the largest field of
selection from the most approved and latest style of
areiiitecture, II lust rat '-d by jdans. ele\ations and
pcrspf<'tive views from pj'a'-tical working drawings
to a unil'orm scale, and not like ibe iinproi-tical skelcli
\ie\vswlii<-h till so many cbeap aicliitrrtnral l)Oo!is
that are in reality issued onlya^ i-ataloL'u.s and price
lists of printed plans. l.'itM) detail drawings covering
tlie wliole range of interior llnisliingand Interior con-
st met ion and ornamenlalion of tlie plans in tliis work
and all to a uniform large scale, ("ablnet work of
every dcscripiion, raanlels sideboards. l)ookcases.
<;abinets, dresses, etc., in almost end U-ss numbers and
variety. ?Stairs. hand railings, newels and balusters.
Details will be found to cover every tiuestion tlnil
can arise in constructing dwellings of every kind.
Fences, summer liouses, pavilions, conserv'attnies,
arbors, well curbs, outbuildings, ete. Twelve new
designs for stables and carnage houses, descriptive
letter press, giving practical suggestions, cost, etc.,
which would alone till an ordinary book of l.')0 pages,
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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX No 5.

D. E. GARRISOINJ, Jr., F=residerit. S. \A/. SACKLJS, Secretary, C. F". F? LJ rSI VO IM , V ice-F=reslcleril.

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BUILDING NEWS,

B1TII.DINO NEWS.

BI7II.DIXO >'EWS.

Baker near Greenwich. To hiiild; o. Otto Kaiser
and wife; a, Martins & Coffee; e. S. B. Kress; signed,
May 2; fllf d, May 3; cost $1882.

Bluxome near 4tb. Concrete, etc; o. City ofS, F.;
a, T, J. Wel.sli; c, F. A. Williams; cost 815,391, Ex-
cavations, etc; c, Han Francisco Bridge Co; costS'2U8.50
Plumbing, etc; c, J. E. Britt; cest $1187.

Broad near Plymouth. To build; o. Father J. A.
Cooper; a, B. J. Clinch- c, J. H. Hughes; signed, May
;«; Hied, May 25; cost 8'2:i().

Broderick near Sacramento. To build; o, Geo. E.
Ames; a, Wlu. Koenig; o, Ira W. Coburn; signed and
aled. May 18; cost $12,700.

Broderick near California. To Iniild; o, J. H. and
C. T. Dumbrell; c, R. C. Stiller; signed and tiled, May
■>; cost $;i875.

Bryant Ave. near 21st. To build: o, H. ,7acol)y; a,
Sallield & Kohlberg; signed and tiled, May 8; cost
$3025.

Buchanan near Golden Gale. To build; o Ale.x.
Levison; a, A..1. Bauretl; c, John Ogle; signed. May
S; tiled. May 12; cost S46',)5,

California near Scott. To build; owner and con-
tractor, J. F. Orttnan; days work, cost Ssimo.

California near Franklin. Plumbing, etc; o, Kas-
par; c, W. F.Wilson: signed, May 12. tiled. May 13;
cost $2912.

Capp near 16th. To build; o. Louis Weule; a, Aug.
Nordin; c, J. T. Lorenzen; signed, .>,ay5; Hied, May
8; cost $4500.

Castro near 18th. To build except brick work, etc;
o, T. L. Trouin; a, C. M. Housseau; cost $1075.

Clay pear Locust. Carpentry, etc; t), Dr. J. C.
Spencer a, F. H. Van Trees; c, W. H. Basge; signed,
May 10: Hied, May 12; cost $5,500. Painting, etc: c,
J. H. Keefe; cost $UilO. Plastering, etc; c, J. R. Tobin;
cost $4:!.5. Painting, etc; c, G. C. Sweeney; cost SO.iS.

nriimm near Pacific. One-story l)rick; o, A. B.
McCreery; a, Herbert B. Maggs; c. J. W. Wlssinger;
signed. May 9; Hied, May 18; cost S12,200,

Dupont near California. To build: o, Tong Bong-
a, J. J. Newsom; signed. May 10; Hied, May 11; cost
J4200.

Kfl<iy near Webster. Brick, stone, etc, two-story
bricR; a. Percy * HaTnilton: c. Peacock & Butcher;
signed, April -27; Hied, April -28; cost S77S6.

Ellis near Powell. Gradin and bulkheading; o,
Henry Kahn and .lules Levy; a, Albert Pissis- c, Jolui
Tuttle; signed, May 4; Hied, May ,5; cost $1,500.

Fell near Ma.sonic Ave. To build; o, .1. Meyer; a, [
^'.artens & CofTee; c, C. Scbutt; signed. May 5; filed.. Primrose near Waller.
May 6; cost $5600. I woi-k; cost $20,000.

Cottage; o, F. Nelson; day's

Fourteenth and Jessie. F'xciivation, etc; o. College
of Physicians and .surgeons; a, H. A. .SchulKC' c, I
Siller Bi-os, signed, Maich 23: tiled, March '28; cost
$22..565. Plumbing, etc; c. Ickelheimer liros; signed,)
March 23; filed, March 28; cost $4634.

CJeary and Stockton. Two-story brick; o, Cluis. C.
Bntler- a, G. A. Betrnd; c. Wm. Bell; signed. May 16;
Hied, May 18; cost 816,-J50.

Green near Buchanan. To build; o, Arthur Mc-
cracken; a. Wm. Mooser A Son; c, Pett(-i-son & Person;
signed, iVjay 4; Hied, May 6; cost $.518:5.

Ilais'ht near Baker. To build; o, Mrs. Bessie
McFadden; c, H. Keenan; signed, April 26; filed, April
28; cost$5k50.

Jones near \\'ashington. To build; o. J. B. Arratn-
bide; a, C. 1 . Wilson; c, A. Christensen; signed. May
12; filed, Jlay 13; cost 810,200.

Kearn.y and California. Concrete work, etc; o,
Eugene P. sMurphj-; a, Sliea A Shea; c, A. L neb; I
signed, April -20; filed, April 27; co.st $24.55. I

I..arkiii near Turk. To build: o, George Gamper:
c, G. G. Gillespie; signed. May 10; Hied, May 20; co.st
$2400.

9Iarket street. No. 325. 1 lectric elevator; o, Clans
Spreckels; c. W. L. Holmau; signed. May 16; filed.
May 24; cost $2096.

Ninth near Folsom. To build; o, John Tamoney;
carpenter sup't, .\lex McKay cost S60C0. Plumbing,
etc; c, W. T. O'Brien; cost $1150.

Noe and Henry. To build; o, Angele O'Heilly; c, B.
Martin; signed. May 18; Hied, May 18; cost $3050.

Oak near Central .-^ve. To build; o, L. F'riedlander
c, Wilson iS Long; signed. May 2; Hied, May 3; (-osl
83.525.

Oak and Ashbury. Carpentry, etc; o, Kllen B. Copp
c, C. Winehler Hau.sen; cost 310,621. Plumbing, etc;
c, James F. Ford; cost $188.8.

o'Karrell near Pierce. To build; o. 1>. Cassassa; a,
W. H. Arniitage; c, W. Horstmeycr * Co; signed,
May 22; filed. May '25: cost $7.)00. Plumbing, etc; c,
John Moherty; signed. May '23; filed, May '25; cost81l75.

Pine near Octavia. Carpentry, etc; o, Jonas Schoen-
feld; a. Salfield & Kohlberg; c, Val Franz; signed.
May 15; Hied, May 22; cost $13,910.

To build; o, B. J. Curtin;

ICIioile l!->laiid Ntroet.

c, P. Rasmussen;cost$1100.

Sacramento and Franklin. Carpentry, etc; o,
Esthre HelllHan; a, J. E. Kratte;c, C. Cbisbolm; signed
April 25; fill d, April 28; cost $i.585.

San.some near California. Alterations and addit-
ions; o. Mutual Life Ins. Co; a. N. Blaisdell; c, B. Mo-
Killicau; signed. May 10; Hied, May 13; cost $15,990.

Second and Minna,
a, A. Sutton; c, J. A.
May 9; cost $15,0-53.

Four-story brick; o, C. Froelich
Wilson; signed. May 5; filed,

Stockton and Pacific. To build and altei-ations;
o. Twinkling Star Imp. Co.; a, Bert Hasty; c. Hannah
Bros; sigued, May 6; filed, Muj 9; cost 823,2.50,

Suiter near (jranl Ave. Foui--siory brick: o, Gold-
berg, Bowen & Co; a. Edward R. Suaiii; c, George R.
Lang; signed. May -JO: Hied, May 22- cost $12,750. Roof-
ing, etc; c. Wm. Cronan; cost 8919, I'lastering. etc;
t-ost 81320. E.\(-avatk>n, brick work, etc; c, John F.
Riley; cost Siy.'.O. Cast iron work, etc; c, ( »i. Artistic
Jlelal and .Wire Co; cost 8.5370. I'lunibiiig, etc; e,
Richard Kice; cost $2500.

Syc-amore Ave. near \'alei,cia. 'J'o Ituild; o, August
G. Wielman; a, M. J. Wel>h; c, Thos. i.. Eassi tt; cost
82.5«).

'r<'iiin*»*se*' near 22d. Cottage; o, Michael K. Gioy;
c, C. J. .■Vnlwiler; cost $:200.

j Twenty-third Ave. near Pt. Lolios. To build: o, W.
A. Deane; c, E; C. Blai.sdell; c, E. C. Blctch; c-ost 8;i979.

Waller near Priiiiro
F. Nelson; cost 8-20,000.

Four two-story flames; o,

O'Farrell near Powell.
Cbabot; a, Sliea * Shea;
lile.l. .May 2; cost $1172.

Grading, etc; o, Emilie M.
, J, Tuttle; signed, April 21;

l»rteilie and l''ranklin. Alterations; o, Henry
Meyer- a. Salfield .<; Kohllxu-g; c, Geo. R. Lang; signed,
April -27; filed, April 29; cost 81196.

Washington and Laguna. E.\cavation; c, Wm. G.
Irwin: a, Reid Bros; c. Gray Bros; signed. May 8; filed,
May 20; cost 88200. CasI and wrougbl iron; c, Judson
.M'f'g. Co; cost 8ll,-277.

Webster near Filbert. To (build; o, A. J. Kenuedy;
a, M. J. Bugbee; c, E. .\. McCarl'-y; cost $2200.

I'nion near Octa\ia. To build; o, .Iob.-\nnaSlattery;
a,. I. F, linnn:c, Douglass i Caiupbcll; cost $3175.

Vnllejo near (5cta^^a. ('arpenlry etc; o, Joseph
(iot-I/; c. Wm. Plant- cost S68'25. Plumbing, etc* c, J.
K. lintt; cost 81990.

Ellis street No. 118. Klcctrii- elevator; o, Mrs. E
and R. J. Hancock; c, W. L. Hnlni.-m
filed. May 26: cost $2400.

Page near Dcvisadero. Brick work, eti-; o, H. i Van Ness and Union- To Ijuild; o, Mrs. Antonio F
ned. May '24; I Mangles; a, U. Gcillnss: signed and filed, May 8; cost Hciuimaini; a, M.J.Lyon; c, G. Roberts Elder; cost
$4140. $3350.

Mey, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

1 he Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
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The Builders' Hardware, made by this Company, and used in connection
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Wof locks, forms collectively the largest assortment
in the trade and covers respectively, as used
with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
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In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to 1 rices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 5.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects. ^^'

Architects' Supplies

Keutiel A KssLi- lit

Artificial Stone.

Good man, Geo xii

Boilers

KaiKlolpb & Clowes xiv

Building Supplies.

.Kuiilli & Young U

('. J. Waterhouse -'t

Building and Loan Assn.

GnnsbnrgiT, Kniil xv

Iron Hangers

\'aii L)orn, L'l

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

I- Walerhouse, Agent vi

Iron Works

Westt-rn^Irou Works
Iron Cornices.

( 'ronan. Win

: Win. Heidt

X

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ives. H. H. & Co

Sewer Pipes.

Ghuldiii'_', McBeau A Co

Sewer Traps

llallami.iv, G. C

Incandescent Lamps

General Klectric Co xiv

Lumber.

.Sontt and Van Arsdale xiv

vi

Sierra Lumber Co..

Brick Preservative

*.:abot's..

Cement

W. U. Grace & Co vii

Chimneys Patent.

Clawson

Door Opener

G. Kisehmuller

xil

Engineers.

Tilton, Clias. S

Filters.

Itapid Safety Filler Co

Furniture and Upholstery.

Bateinan, \V

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

Montague & Co., W. W xiv

Bateiuan xili

Metal Lath

Weslern Expanded Metal Lath and Fire

I'rodting Co iv

Mortar Color

(.'a hut's Mortar Color xiii

Paint.

L. R. But(!her and Co

G. Orsi

Joseph Dixon Crucible Co

Paratllne Paint Co

Sash Lines.

.Samson Cordage Works

Shingle Stains.

((.'abuls)— i". J. Waterliouse— Agent..
PaciHr K'-fining and Rooting Co

Sidewalk Lights

1'. H. .lu.ksoii >v (.■.>

Sliding Door Hanger

Iiuiiljalii, Carrlgaii .V Hayden

Wtowell

vlil
vii

Hardware

Vale Oc Towne Lock Co v

Heating and Ventilating

\V. Morgan & Co xii

Paper

Zellerbarh A Sons viil

P. and H. Building Paper v

Cabot's Sheathing and Deadening Quilt.... xiii

W. & P. Building Paper ix

Plaster.

Lucas tt Co xiv

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

H<.lno, \V. D xiv

Gnlieh A Wetlierbee lii

xiii
xiii

Terra Cotta.

Gladding, McBean & Co

Tin Roofing.

N. iV G. Taylor Co

University

Ventilators.

N. ct G. Taylor Co

Water Closets.

.lohn liouglas (.'ompany

Window Cord.

Samson (.'ordatie Works ,.

Windows— Revolving

.1. E. and L. L. Kennedy

Wood Preservative

Caliol's

Pacific Refining & KooflngCo Ix

xl
it

vii
ill

XII

xiii

No 1-Sieel joist hang-
er for wooden header

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Sierra LumberCompany"" niXON>Ss;y^fiRAPHITE RAINT

Manufacturers of and Dealeis in

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.

Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

Corner Fourtli and Channel Streets, San t'ranciscc

HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Lawrence Scientific School

Ofc'FEltS L'OUKSES IX

Civil Enixiiieering
Mechanical Kngineering
Electrical Kngineering.
Mining and Metallurgy
Architecture

rianiistry

G.ol„gy.

Ih.iogy.

<.»( nerui Scif^v ce.

licience for Teachers.

Anatomy and Physiology (as a preparation for Med-
ical School.,;).

I^or I)('.'<cnplire PampUitl fqtpli/ to

M. CIIAMHKULAIN, Secretary.

N. S SHALER, Dean. Cambridge, Mass,

FOR TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roofs wdl painted have not ro-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repaintingfonotoisyears.

If you need any paint it will pay you lo send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

TELERMOIM E SOLJ-TM Z^^.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM. CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, Slate Roofing, Oalvanized Iron Sky-lights

and Ca.st-Zinc Work.

Steam, Hot Water ami Warm Air Heating;.

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ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

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SAISI F-RAMCISCO, CAl_.

May, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

OLD FASHIONED QUALITIES.

Honesty and integrity never go out of
fashion.

They were in force 68 years ago when
we began to make Roofing Tin.

They are still in force to-day, but they
are not so common.

We have continued to make Tin in the
only way in which the best Roofing Tin
can be made. The ■■ TAYLOR OLD
STYLE' brand is made exactly the
same as in 1830.

Tnat is why it is the best Tin to day as
It was then.

N 4 O TATLOR CO . Maimractiirars,

PHIL* DELPHI*.

PORTLAND CEMENTS:

"JOSSON"
'SCALES

fP

ROOSTER

RHINOCEROS.

W. R. GRACE & CO.

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O THE critical judgment nothing is
more offensive than the positive, pre-
tentious and false in art. A small
boy niaj- show us his drawing of a
horse, expecting commendation, which
we give, in a degree, because the work
has some merit as the attempt of an untutored child. But
when a man of mature years presents us a Rosinante on
canvass as a work of art, we feel an impulse to devote it to
the flames. The fact that the author of the work has so poor
an opinion of our taste and judgment as to attempt to im-
pose upon us, arouses our resentment. His reputation as an
impostor is at once established, and although he may after-
wards produce a fairly creditable work, we regard him with
suspicion.

Hence a house painter, or a man who decorates furniture,
carriages and steamboats may not assume to belong to that
profession which furnishes pictures for the art institute or
the salon. If he is a good house painter or decorator, let

him be satisfied to be that. If a stone cutter can hew out
architectural details in stone, according to the design fur-
nished him, let him do that as perfectly as he can, but not
call himself a sculptor. In doing his own work well lies
the true distinction.

One may read, in a by-street of an eastern city, on a
swinging sign, this legend : " Professor of Whitewashing."
Of course the professor is a colored individual whose ambition
is to be above his humble calling. But however we may
sympathize with his aspirations, we are forced to smile at
the vanity which prompted the title he has given himself.

In the case of the professor of whitewashing no harm is
done, because nobody is deceived. It is a different proposi-
tion when men who have no right to call themselves archi-
tects go about the streets of San Franci.sco spying out con-
templated improvements, and offering building plans w-hich
they too frequently get accepted because of their alleged
economy'.

A man is not an architect who . july a carpenter or a

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builder. It is true that he must thoroughly understand the
principles of carpentry and building, and the various ways
and methods of their application in the practice of his pro-
fession, in order to be an architect in the proper sense ; but
to these must be added scientific knowledge, and the artistic
quality of brai With all these, and an honest intention
to apply them for the benefit of his clients, for a reasonable
amount of pay, he may be permitted to make contracts.

There is a great deal of false economy practiced by property
owners in this 'city, by which the tenant class of house-
holders and others suffer damage. In the first place there
is the cheap ' 'architect ' ' . He brings in the cheap contractor.
They stand in together. A house is quickly built, for a
seemingly low price, but in such a way as to leave a good
margin of profit for the contractor. The lumljer in it would
hardly make a respectable woodpile for a New England
household during a New England winter.

The walls of the structure are scarcel)- thicker than a
packing-box. The floors are faulty, the stairs creak, the
flues are unsafe, the plumbing is liad, the plaster cracks,
and, in fact, the whole thing is a miserable pretense. But
when the owner first sees his completed house, in all the
glory of newness, before winds or earthiiuakes have shaken
it, before sun and sand have defaced it, before it has
shrunken, twisted, faded, grown old, he looks upon this
creation with much satisfaction. Not being an architect,
nor even a carpenter, he does not at first detect the fraud.
The sense of being cheated comes, however in a very few-
years, if not in a few months. Tenants are always asking
for repairs, and moving to newer houses. If he is unlucky
enough to own .several of these tenements in a row, he has
the pleasure of seeing the windows placarded with TO LET
mouth after month, until he is tempted to join the street
urchins in stoning them. In vain he ponders on the problem
of how to get interest on the value of his real estate. The
longer his houses are empty the less willing is he to tempt
renters by lowering the rent. He says he cannot afford it.
There are two factors entering into this condition of the
property owner's mind. The first is the excessive value
put upon ground in San Francisco; the second the cheapness
of the buildings erected upon the high priced ground. The
value of the ground increases, or should do so, while the
value of the improvements rapidly decreases, and the joint
value is not sustained. Neither can it be restored, except
by tearing down, and Iniilding up again.

No city in the United States of the size of San Francisco
shows so many vacant houses. The impression it gives the
passing observer is that the population is grooving less.
This is not, however, the case. The vacancies occur chiefly
from the inferior character of the houses that are built to let.
The new houses are taken as soon as completed, and in a
few years are in turn deserted. There is, all around, room
for reform in business methods. Let us have it.

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I.ACEvS of religious worship have in every
country led the architectural idea. The
temples of Egypt, India, Persia, Assyria,
Greece, Rome, were the structures on which
the genius and the wealth of these countries
were lavished. Palaces or government
buildings came next in importance, not
only because kings, princes and captains were possessed of
great wealth, but because in ancient times these persons
were revered as half divine — demigods — and entitled to
honors next to the supreme deity. Tombs of great men for
the same reason were made costly, and as nearly imperishable
as possible — they contained the mummies or the ashes of
sacred personages.

Imitation led to the adoption of certain adaptable features
of public buildings in private houses; hence the use of
columns, which we have seen was the foundation of all tha
ancient " orders ". The destruction which fell upon ancient
Rome left only a few ruins as examples of its architectural
achievements. The removal of the capital to Byzantium,
and the introduction of Oriental ideas even into the
Christian religion, which Constantine had forced upon the
people, had a tendency to obliterate something of the past,
while it had not strength enough to substitute any very
positive features in place of those that were lost.

Rome for centuries after Christianity was nominally ac-
cepted as the religion of the people, was still pagan in senti-
ment, as her thousands of Christian martyrs give evidence.
Not until the eighth century did the Church have strength
enough to possess it.self of temporal rule, and thus secure an
opportunity to revive theoracy in a new form. With that
revival came the necessity for Christian temples, or churches.
Naturally the earliest Christian architecture was a modified,
and often a very meager form of the older Roman. In fact
the first public places of worship were pagan temples de-
spoiled of tlieir magnificence, as the Pantheon.

But before this period, while Christians were suflfering
persecutions which prohibited public worship, certain archi-
tectural ideas became fixed in their minds, which govern
church architecture to this day. Their root was in the
Egyptian temple, which had the portico, the vestibule, the
cella, and at the end another more sacred enclosure. The
Greeks had the same gradual approach to the mysteries,
although their columns were outside, instead of inside the
walls. The Romans, as has been shown, retained this idea
in their public halls, or basilicas, even to having at the end
a semi-circular apse behind a row of columns. This was
used by the magistrates for hearing complaints. Even a
Roman dwelling had its columned portico and hall, beyond
which were the private apartments.

Therefore, whether it was the basilica or the private resi-
dence, in which the persecuted Christian.s'first held religious
services, that was imitated in the earliest churches, it clearly
is still the inside form of our church edifices from the simple
village structure to the grandest cathedral. To the long
straight hall, growing darker as it was more deeply pene-
trated, there have been added side aisles, with apses, and
niches to accommodate statues, with other modifications;
but the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman model of temple-build-

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ing, with the sacred enclosure from which the worshipper
was excluded, remains to us.

The mediaeval period showed a transition from classicism
evidently experimental, as when the basilica form vvas raised
to two or three stories, each narrower than the other until
the uppermost elevation became insignificant, and the whole
outline unpleasing. Buttresses were developed from the
Greek pilaster, being merely a thickening of the flat wall at
points where greater strength was required. The tendency

were employed as the base from which sprang arches of
nave and transept, or the supports of the dome itself. They
divided the interior of churches into three aisles, and formed
colonnades in lateral projections adding grandeur but not
mystery to the sacred place. Domed loofs, high arched
windows, lofty bell towers and great size united to impress
the beholder.

But all these were simply the back ground on which, in
the Renaissance of the arts, painting and sculpture, with

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to accentuate upward lines instead of horizontal ones gave a
different character to buildings, and the introduction of
windows as a feature, were all innovations which produced
a style called Romanesque, or early Gothic (on account of
its rudeness) but out of which the perfected Gothic in the
course of half a dozen centuries was evolved.

Columns, as the change progressed, became adjuncts to
instead of the main features of a building. While they
still occupied their former position as supports to the roof of
a portico, they were replaced in the walls by flying buttresses
used to resist the pressure of the roofing, and on the inside

mosaic and bronze work, were emplo)'ed. Inside and out-
side, churches were decorated with a richness wonderful and
worthy of admiration, if not in every instance in correct
taste. The guild of masons was granted by the Popes
special priveleges and exceptions on occount of their
importance in church architecture. Artists of everv guild
received high honors and rich rewards. The treasure of all
Europe was at the disposal of the church. Cities rivalled
each other in patronizing art. and princes surrounded them-
selves with scholars and men of genius.

To this sunburst of imagination and learning the Crusades

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had contributed not a little. Religion, romance, adventure
had given life to the germs of intellectual activit}' which
during the many centuries of mental darkness in Eurojie had
lain dormant. From the Orient the fittest to s'.irvive re-
turned with new knowledge. Those who had gone simply
as mendicant pilgrims perished by thousands. Others who
remained a home, in thealisence of their feudal lords learned
to become their own masters, and although the wealth which
was brought back went chiefly into the coffers of the church,
it was the Crusades that first lifted the yoke of surfdom from
the neck of darkened Europe, and gave a fresh impulse to
civilization.

Not only was Rome awakened to new life, but many cities
of southern Europe, Venice, Pisa, Sienna, Perugia, Florence
and Milan, in Italy, \\ith others in France, Spain, Germany
and England strove together for five centuries to discover
new styles which should combine the religious sentiment
with grandeur and beauty in the most perfect form.

The trade of the Mediterranean cities with the east, the
invasion of Spain by the Saracens, the study of the remains
of classic art all contributed to the development and com-
pleteness of the Gothic style. In this pursuit the sugges-
tions of climate are plainly evident, the more northern coun-
tries contributing to Gothic architecture a greater slant in
the roof with more projecting cornices, and more projecting
buttresses than were thought necessary in the south of
Europe. Also the sculptures used as architectural features
had a character of their own, as different as the legends of
the early northern writers are different from the classic poetry
of Greece and Rome. Despite these characteristics the
architectural idea continued to soar heavenward on lines of
ever increasing beauty until there seemed nothing left, in
some instances, to be desired.

The clever critic, however, who approaches St. Peters at
Rome, so commonly regarded as the show church of the
world, soon becomes sensible of a defect in its proportions.
The designer had not sufficiently studied perspective and
proportion to give the beholder a true idea of its great size,
or even a magnified one, which would be better. There is
nothing with which to compare it, or scale liy which to
measure it, and it becomes commonplace by looking like a
smaller building seen through a spectroscope. The rule in
Gothic architecture is the height of a man multiplied, not
exaggerated. It is this careful study of proportion, both real
and seeming, which constituted the charm of Grecian art.

The interior of the St. Peters has the fault just referred
to, the paintings upon the dome being of special scriptural
subjects, whereas at such a distance from the eye they should
be of a decorative style only, and simple for effect as orna-
ment, while the coloring should be so delicate as to increase
the apparent height instead of lowering it, as very strong
colors would do. But even Micheal Angelo had some things
to learn ; and besides, his patrons required scriptural sub-
jects visibly portrayed.

But the glory of St. Peters was the successful erection of
so vast a dome, the effect of which was afterwards lessened
by the lengthening of the nave, causing it to sink, apparently,
as the structure is approached from the west front. With
its magnificence in size, in decoration, in art treasures, and
material wealth, to which each one of the long succession of
Popes has added something, St. Peters may well be regarded
as an architectural wonder, the rival to which our age is not
likely to produce, because the conditions can never again be
the same that they were from the eighth to the sixteenth
centuries.

As a matter of fact, Italy never fully adopted the pointed
Gothic style, although it is found with modified features in
such structures as the cathedrals at Florence, Sienna and
Milan. The latter, indeed, is architecturally faulty, being im-
pressive chiefly on account of its size and its richness of orna-
ment rather than its design. The Gothic period ended with
the beginning of the Renaissance in the thirteenth century,
but it is to the monuments constructed during its continu-
ance that we turn with most interest. It is the history of
architectural experiment carried on for a thousand years,
and under many hampering vicissitudes. It shows us com-
binations which, if lacking in classic simplicity and elegance,
suggest strength, invention, sentiment, and achievement
lacking in this our age.

Although the germ of the ancient temple, as has been
stated, had been preverved in the portico, the columned
aisle, and the apse at the east end of the aisle (an Oriental
idea) the change in religion in the Christian period called
fir changes in the interior and exterior arrangement of
churches which gave great scope to all the arts. The cam-
panile or bell-tower, and the baptistery were usually seperate
structures, treated often in a style quite different from the
church. The pulpit and the choir afforded opportunities for
the employment of original designs, both by architects and
sculptors. Upon these features were lavished years of labor
and large sums of money.

Taking for example the pulpit of the baptistery at Pisa
in Italy, executed in the latter half of the thirteenth century :
It is of marble in a hexagonal form, supported upon seven
pillars, while two more support the staircase. Three of the
columns rest upon figures of lions with smaller animals in
their claws. Three animal figures, a lion, a tiger and a
griffin support the central column, and at the foot of the
stairs is the recumbent figure of a lion. The shafts of five
of the main columns are of different kinds of granite, while
the two under the stairs are of Parian marble, and two
others are of vSicilian jasper and brocatello. There are two
desks so placed as to constitute ornamental features. Above
the columns are allegorical figures of Prophets and Evange-
lists. There are, carved in relief upon the five sides of the
pulpit, scenes from the Annunciation, the birth of Christ,
the Adoration of the Kings, the Presentation in the Temple,
the Crucifixion and Last Judgement.

All this suggests the early Pagan idea of ornamentation,
which indeed it resembled, the details being brought out
with painful minuteness, black paste being used to accentuate
the pupils of the eyes, the cavities of the nostrils and ears,
and the lines about tlie lips. The hair and ornaments were
gilded, and the figures all in such high relief as to be verv
nearly detached.

It has been remarked concerning this work that the
figures are two grand and noble for the proper representa-
tion of such scenes, which called for tenderness and humility.
The explanation is to be found in the fact that the artist,
who was also the architect, had studied the Roman antiques.
The same artist being called upon to invent devils to suit
the popular notion of Satan and his imps, made them
vv'ith repulsively grotesque head and features, the body and
claws of a vulture, joined to the legs of an ox. Such was
the luxuriance of the media'val imagination applied to
church building, both inside and outside.

All the most famous cathedrals of Europe are restorations
of the earlier Christian churches, as, for instance, that of
Milan, so celebrated by writers of books of travel. The
name of its original architect is not known, but the architect

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who undertook its reconstruction, in 1386, was an Italian
Giam Galeazzo Viconti. The work proceeded slowly, not-
withstandins? that masons were called from Germany to as-
sist in it.

It was not finally completed until 1805. The form is that
of a cross, the length four hundred and seventy-seven feet,
with a width of one hundred and eighty-three feet. The
height of the nave is one hundred and fifty-five feet, that of
the cupola two hundred and tw-enty-six, and of the tower
three hundred and sixty feet.

A work done by so many masters could not have a perfect

fully proportioned. The life of the Virgin is illustrated in
nine scenes in bas-relief, two upon each face of the basement,
and the ninth, a large scene, covering the back of the taber-
nacle or shrine. All the work is graceful and refined, in-
cluding the beautiful statuettes and the clustered columns
and pinnacles. Its rich mosaics and exquisite finish make
good its claim to be called the " Jewol of Italy." Its cost
was eighty-six thousand gold florins — money that had been
poured into the treasury of the church during the prevalence
of the plague of 1348, w-hen miracles were worked by the
shrine of the Virgin.

purity of style. The Gothic style of the first intent is de-
stroyed by Romanesque windows, portals, and other features.
The interior has tw-o aisles, and there are aisles in the tran-
septs. The roof is supported by fifty-two columns, with
canopied niches for statues in place of capitals. The painted
glass windows of the apse are very brilliant ; the carvings
are elaborate ; there are hundreds of colossal statues upon
the cornice, roof and various projections, all of which, to-
gether with the immensity of the white marble pile form an
object bewildering as captivating to the beholder. But the
Cathedral of Milan cannot be said to have a distinct place in
the history of architecture.

Rome had converted basilicas into churches. In the be-
ginning of the fourteenth century Florence converted a
market place into the church of Or San Michele, the artist
taking eleven years to complete the change. A shrine to
the Virgin was erected in the form of a Gothic pyramid, of
white marble, which rose nearlv to the roof, and was beauti-

In the beginning of the fifteenth century there was a
meeting of engineers at Florence, competing for the accept-
ance of plans for raising the cupola of the Cathedral San
Marcia del Fiori, the largest dome, measured diametrically,
in the world. The work was entrusted to architect Filippo
Brunellesco, who was also a sculptor. It was of an excel-
lence of construction that has never been surpassed, but
Michael Angelo, who greatly admired it, made the dome of
St. Peters to excel it in beauty

Branellesco had much to do with the Renaissance or re-
building period of architecture in Italy. He rebuilt the
church of Sau Lorenzo at Florence, and built the church of
Santo Spirito, the interior of which is in his best style. He
was one of the competitors for the honor of designing the
second bronze door ot the Baptistry at Florence which was
secured by Lorenzo Ghiberti. and begun in 1403, and which
has been the admiration of the world for four and a half
centuries, as it must continue to be for all time.

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Turning from churches to palaces, Brunellesco designed
the Pitti Palace, at Florence, which is among the earliest
efforts of the Renaissance in this branch of architecture. It
is monumental in grandeur, with a facade four hundred and
sixty feet in length, of three stories, each forty feet in height,
and built of undressed stone, or fragments of rock rugged
and dark. Immense round arcades support the windows,
and a simple balustrade runs along the top of the wall. No
attempt is made to imitate any order.

Some reason other than indifference to architectural effects
should be looked for in accounting for the bestowal of all
the arts could bring to beautify churches, while the resi-
dences of princes were still rude in construction. That
reason was probably to be found in the fact that churches
were places of sanctuary, where life and treasure were safe
from foes or plunderers, while palaces in the frequent wars
between neighboring states were points of attack. Gradually
as civilization developed the reign of peace, the embellish-
ment of dwellings amplified, and there arose in the sixteenth
century many instances of the genius of the age applied to
the homes of the rich and powerful.

The farther fnim Rome we pursue the .subject, the more
we find of originality of fancy in combinations of styles.
From Venice to Loudon, through France, Spain and
Germany, there occur continually new features. The
Romans adhered more or less tenaciously to the classic, or
ancient Roman models. P'lorence violated this classic idea
by superimposing several stories of columns supported b>-
cornices, with arched windows between, in flat walls.
Venice hung balconies and oriels out from her windows, and
was profuse in wall decorations, both as to design and color,
using different marbles to produce effects. The French
built their chateaux with round towers at the angles and
steep roofs, dormer windows in the upper story continuing
the architectural design above the cornice ; while their town
houses made up for this simplicity by a confusion of orders
and details which, while not strictly correct, were undeniably
picturesque.

England had less to do with the Renaissance than con-
tinental Europe. What corresponds to it, known as the
Elizabethan period, is really the perfection of the Gothic
style of which England furnishes the finest examples, vSt.
Paul's in London being the chief. About the middle of the
seventeenth century the restoration of the old St. Paul's
church was projected, and undertaken by Sir Christopher
Wren, who promised to remodel it "after a good Roman
manner," and also not "to follow the Gothic rudeness of
the old design." In the same year, however, London was
burned, and only a portion of the walls of St. Paul's
left standing.

Two or three years afterwards Wren was again commis-
sioned to execute the rebuilding of the church. His first
plan Jrad too man)- features of the " Roman manner" to
please the dean and chapter, and another was substituted
in which the architect finally modified and improved upon
the former ones, the result being the present St. Paul's,
whose symmetry is unrivalled by any Gothic structure in
Europe. He overcame the defect in St. Peter's of the ap-
parent sinking of the dome, by placing a second external
higher dome of wood over the internal one, thus preserving
the interior proportion while giving the necessary elevation
on the outside. By an ingenious device he furnished
odequate support to the stone lantern surmounting the
dome, which gives the effect of great elevation to llie struc-
ture.

Wren rebuilt several of the many churches destroyed by

the great fire, besides designing numerous public buildings
in London and elsewhere. His genius is impressed indelibly
upon English architecture.

Germany was less affected by the revival of art than was
England. Spain was subject to such conditions, through
the influence of the Moorish spirit, as to take it out of the
category of the countries prompted by the Renaissance spirit.
Of the great buildings erected during this period the most
noted are St. Peters in Italy, the Escurial in Spain, Versailles
in France and St. Paul's in London. In contemplating its
glorious achievements the student of architecture must be
reverently impressed with the power of the human intellect,
and be led to ask himself " What of the future?"

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Till' niaiiaiiemcnt of t/iis jcui nal liesiirs to ex/fiid a cordial
invitation to all arcliiteds on this roast and elscwiici e to contiib-
ntc designs t'or publication.

Dra-a'ings should be made with perferth black lines on a
smooth white surface. Good traiings, 1/ made with black ink,
ansu'er the purpose.

The designs selected u'ill be published -without charge. All
drawings, ivhethcr accepted or not, 'will be retiii ned to thcii au-
thors, who must bear express charges both -ways.

WORK has commenced on the third $60,000 structure to
be built this year in San Francisco. It will be erected
by Frederick Kronenberg on the northeast corner of Mc-
Allister and Franklin streets, and will cover an area of
137:6x120 feet. The main front will be on McAllister street,
where five stores will be situated on the ground floor with
rooms in the rear. Above will be sixteen flats, access to
which will be by means of ten tiled vestibules so arranged
that each apartment will have its separate entrance. The
construction will be of the most modern character and the
interior appointments will be of the most convenient kind.
In addition to the main building a smaller one containing
four flats will be placed on the end of the lot facing on
Locu.st avenue. Salfield & Kohlberg are the architects of
the Kronenberg building.

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THE REAPER CLAIMS A PIONEER ARCHITECT.

William Patton Diks at His Homk in Alameda.

WILLIAM PATTON, one of llii' pioiiw'r urcliitei-ts of the
Piieific Coast, who designed a portion of San Krancisoo's
new City Hall, died this month at his liome, 22-53 Central
avenue, Alameda. He had been ill for a tinniber of months, suf-
feritig from cancer of the throat, and his death liad Ijeen expected
daily. Deceased was a native of f^underland, England, aged 78
years. When a boy he entered an architect's ofiice and served his
apprenticenient. When news of tlie gold discoveries in California
reached the old country he was among the first to start for the new
El Dorado.

After passing several years in the mines, Mr. Patton returned to
San Francisco and opened an architects office on Washington
street, where he followed his profession with great success and
amassed a fortune, part of which, however, was lost in late years
by unprofitable speculation. Mr. Patton married in San Fran-
cisco. About twenty years ago he built his home at 22.')8 Central
avenue an<l took up his residence in Alameda.

Many of San Francisco's early landmarks were designed by Mr.
Patton. Some of them have since lieen torn down, while others
are still standing monuments to the architect's skill. He was a
member of the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute
of Architects. Among the San Franciso buildings designed by
him are the Sutler street Syiuigogue, the Safe Deposit building,
Donahue block. Mission and Fremont streets; the old Star King
church, since replaced by the new structure; the old Chronicle
building. Bush and Kearny streets, and the Alcazar building. He
was supervising architect of the new City Hall, ami designer of the
northwest and northeast v.ings, the City Prison and the Hall of
Records. Many of the finest buildings in .Mameda were also de-
signed liy him.

Mrs. Patton died about fourteen years ago. Two sons. William
and Clarence, survive the father. Deceased was a member of the
Society of California Pioneeer. The funeral services will beheld
under the auspices of the society.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS,

San FuANciKio Chai'tkh, Amkricax Institute of Archi-
TEfTS--, meets second Friday of each month at 40S California street,
at 4 p. m.

Sivrif Parson, Pres. H A. Schultz, Vice-Pres.

.1. \V. Kkid, Sec. John M. Curtis, Treas.

South KRN ('alifornia Cit-vpter American Institute of
Akciiiti:cts. iiieet.s first Wednesday of each month at 114 Spring
street, Los Aiigeles, Cal.

A. R. Bknton, Pkes. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

.loiiN P. Kuempei., Sec't. August Wackerbarth, Treas.

Washinoton ('hapter American Institute of Archi-
tects, regular meetings at 8 o'clock P. M., the first Friday of each
month, except July and August.

Jos. C. Horn blower, Pres. Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.

E. W. Dunn, Jr., Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Association of Architects of Arizona, meetings held at
Phoenix, Arizona.

I). W. Millard, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

MOTH BLOCK OF STONE.

TTTHE SOUTHERN Marble Company, of Marble Hill, Ga.,
A has won the distinction of taking from its quarries in
Pickens County one of the lar.gest blocks of marble that has
been cjuarried iu the world dcriug modern times. The mar-
ble was taken out last month, and has been shipped north
for use in one of the contracts of the great firm of Norcross
Brothers.

The block of marble is almost pure white and measures
27 feet 2 inches long b}' 4 feet 3 inches wide, having in all
the mass 500 cubic feet.

The officials of the company are proud of the fact that the
block was removed after careful labor without a break, as it
is considered very difficult to remove such a mass without
some accident happening to it in the process of removal frotu
the quarry.

The exact weight of the block, according to the statement
of the manager of the company, is 100,066 pounds, requiring
an immense amount of labor to finally place it on board the
car for its journey to the north.

The next largest block of marble ever taken out of a
quarry in Georgia w^as on exhibition at the Cotton .States
and International Exposition and weighed only 45.200
pounds, or less than half of the weight of the monstrous
block taken out last week.

Notice of the removal of the monster monolith was sent to
Professor Yeates, of the Geological Survey, and a photo-
graph of the block, just befor it was put upon the cars, will
be placed iu the permanent exhibit of the survey. — Stone.

Technical Society of the Pacific Coast, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building.
Geo. W. Percy, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Otto Von Gelhern, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

ISIasteb Plumbers' Association, meets every first and third
Friday of each month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Britt, Pres. J. L. E. Firman, Sec.

Bt'tLDEit-!' Exchanse, Directors mset first Friday in each
month at Mi-ssion and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

M.\soNs' AND Builders' Association, meet first Friday even-
ing of each month.

Adam Beck, Pres. M. V. Brady, Sec.

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Vol. XX. No. 5.

ANCIENT AND MODERN BUILDING IN PALESTINE-

jT A meeting of the English Architectural
Association in January, Mr. Beresford Pite
gave an illustrated lecture on this subject.
Mr. Pite declared that it would be im-
possible for him to cover the subject with
an}' thoroughness in one lecture, and he
could only relate what struck him most forcibly when he
visited Palestine. The lecturer then .showed how the archi-
tectural interests of Palestine began with caves and rock
tombs, cisterns and oil and wine presses, and then the
buildings. The variety of influences which pas.sed over the
land in its early history' had its effect on the people and their
work. Beginning with Egyptian influence, they came to
periods when Phoenician, Assyrian, Grfeco-Roman and
Roman styles could be traced. Then the history of the
country became obscure as they passed through dark ages
to the Arab period. The years of crusading followed, dotting
Palestine with interesting examples of Mediaeval art.
Turkish sway, too, had left its memorials, and as landmarks
of modern work and travel some buildings presented the
strong characteristics of the Gothic Revival. Apart from
the artistic and historic periods there was the material to be
considered. The building material most ready to hand was
a hard limestone, difiicult to work and offering little oppor-
tunity for ornamentation. The soil of the land was poor
and yielded but scanty crops of coarse grain, so that when
seeking to copy from nature the native imitated the heavi-
ness of his surroundings. The country was aLso the seat of
endless wars and disasters, so that durability and not beauty
was the great aim of those engaged in architecture. The
lecturer then gave some practical hints to those who might
have to design for buildings in Palestine. The consider-
ation of aspect was most important. It was alwaj's well to
avoid an eastern aspect, and near Jerusalem itself it was
advisable to turn the building away from the road because
of the quantity of dust, which was terrible during the hot
months when there was a drought of water. There were
only two wells in Jerusalem, and the city was wholly de-
pendent on the rain fall for its supply of water. In the
absence, therefore, of a water supply the cost of water had
to be seriously considered. If water ran out during build-
ing operations it meant an increase in the cost of construc-
tion. It was, therefore, necessary to begin building opera-
tions by constructing and e.xcavating a cistern for the season's
rainfall, thus providing against the drought which would
certainly arise during the hottest months. There was an
absence of any system of drainage, and no kind of cesspit
could be properly adopted because of the hardness of the
rock and the small depth of earth which covered it.

When designing a building the arrangements for heating
had hardly to be considered. Fireplaces resembling those
of the Western nations were not generally used. In build-
ings established for the jirotection of Russian subjects Mr.
Pite said he noticed more attention had been paid to the
heating of the building, and sto\'es had often been adopted.
The carriage of materials was a most important item when
doing work in the East. The railway could only carry coal,
.so that it was impossible to send up heavy material in large
quantities. Camels were the beasts of burden. In order
that foreigners might erect a building of any size a royal
fireman from Constantinople was necessary, and even when
this Imperial permission had been obtained the local authori-

ties had to be pacified and a liberal amount of backshish ex-
pended before operations could be commenced. If mosques
were in the vicinity of the site the permission was more
difficult to obtain, the religious traditions and superstitions
of the case bearing an important part in the negotiations.
There seemed to be no builder, and consequently no con-
tractor, in Jerusalem ; but still the lecturer, with the assist-
ance of a German architect resident in Jerusalem, had over-
come such difficulties- Plans made in London had been
carried out with the utmost accuracy. The workmen
would only recognize one master, and thus the man who
gave the orders must also have the paying of the men en-
gaged on the job. There was an entire absence of sand for
building purposes, but a good supply of lime was to be
obtained.

Mr. Pite then gave a list of the prices charged for work iu
Jerusalem :

Roofing. — Tiles came from Marseilles and cost 25 francs
per 1,000. The work was wired to battens : rewiring was
necessary every ten years.

Bricks. — Thebest were foreign, the native ones were worth
nothing. Bricks cost from 7 to 12 francs per loo ii. c, 4/.
to 5/. per 1000).

Paving Tiles cost from 6 to 8 francs per square metre.

Timber. — About five times the cost paid at home.

Building cost for cubing about 12 francs per cubic metre,
about 10 francs for foundations, and cisterns 10 francs.

Eime costs about one-twelfth of whole buildings ; lime
costs about one-fifth of cost of wall, including probably
plastering; for girls' school (not plastered), one-seventh to
one-eighth.

Walling. — Stones for inner side i piastre each, for outer
side, hewn. 2 piastres each. Lime, 5 to 6 piastres. Wages
and hauling, 10 piastres, or, in all, 12I2 francs per square
metre. Foundation walls, 10 to 11 francs, above ground,
14 to i5 francs ; partition walls, 10 francs ; dolma walls, /. e.,
wooden framework filled with framing, 6 francs ; vaulting,
8 francs — all per square metre.

Various Details. — Facade stone, 100 pieces, from 10 to 14
francs. External pointing, 'j franc per square metre.
Corner stones or quoins, 2 francs each. Lintels and cornices;
3 francs per lineal metre, or 40 francs per door and window
opening. Plastering, i]2 to 2 francs per square metre.
Cementing new cisterns, 33^ to 4 francs. Plastering ceiling,
2' J francs. Tile roofs, including wood, labor, nails, etc.,
12 francs; with heavier woodwork, 15 francs. Carpentry
for window, glazed, painteil and fixed, 50 francs. Per in-
ternal door complete, 50 francs ; per pair of shutters com-
plete, 40 francs. Iron bars fixed, '_■ franc per kilo. Girls'
school, Jerusalem, including boundary wall, gate-house and
cistern, and clearing site, about 12 francs per cubic metre.
Not plastered.

In the discussion that followed the lecture, Mr. A. C.
Dickie said : The more modern Jerusalem had really few-
attractive features as regarded the construction of buildings.
New settlements were springing up outside the walls of the
old city, and German shops were being opened. One of
these settlements or villages had become famous, inasmuch
as old and enijity petroleum tins had been largely employed
in its construction. The Kaiser's visit to the Holy Land
wou.d long be remembered by those interested in the anti-
quities and beauties of Palentine. Prior to the Kaiser's
visit to Jerusalem, when the authorities were trying to im-
prove the look of streets, etc., several acts of vandalism were
committed. Although the streets were then said to present

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a cleanly appearance, it was hardly true, as the refuse and
dirt of the principal streets were merely swept into the
smaller and less frequented ones. Where old gilt-work in
mosques had become dull, a little yellow pain was used to
restore (such was the taste of the Turk) its first charm. —
Stone.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES,

IIFHE first contract in the construction of the largest grain
A elevator in the world was let a few days ago by the
great Northern railway. Schmidt brothers of West Superior
got the contract for the foundation, their hid being $85,000.
The elevator is to be located at West Su]K-rior, and will be
built of steel, at a total cost of over $2,000,000. Its capacity
is to be 6,500,000 bushels of grain, or 2,5000,000 more than
the largest existing elevator.

TIfHK Treasury Department last week sent invitations,
A under the provision of the Tarnsey act. to twenty lead-
ing architects to submit competitive jilans for the new cus-
tom house building, to be erected on the Bowling Green
site in New York City.

JAMES- G. Hill, of Washington, D. C, has been selected
selected to design the new building for the government
printing office, for which Congress appropriated $2,000,000.

TTRCHITECTS and engineers are watching with much
/I interest the character of foundations now being put in
for the new office building which is being erected at 57
Washington street for the Western Methodist Concern, after
plans by Architect H. 13. Wheelock. The entire structure
with rest on 32 caissons or concrete wells, each 4 feet in
diameter, with a bearing of 9 feet at the bottom on hardpan,
which is about 75 feet below the street grade. The maximum
load on each well is 617,500 pounds, including the weight
of the concrete, or about 9,700 pounds per square foot.
This will not create any perceptible impression on the hard-
pan found in this location. The manner in which the con-
crete is lowered and tamped in these wells will also cause a
friction against the walls of clay for its entire height. There
is practically no settlement in this form of foundation, only
that due to the shrinkage of the concrete, thus avoiding the
uncertain settlement experier»ced in most all of our sky-
scrapers having the steel floating foundation ; the particular
preference over the pile foundations is the fact that surround-
ing property and buildings are not disturbed in any way,
add that every concrete column acually rests on hardpan. —
The Construction Ne'vx.

TITHE Report of the Pennsylvania State Cai)itol Commission
A has been made public, and the politicians are busy ex-
tracting from it nutriment for their respective views of
public affairs. With these, of course, we have nothing to
do, but it is interesting to observe that the Commission
seems simply to have thrown the instructions of the Legis-

lature overboard, at the suggestion of the architect. That
the latter should have thought it desirable, instead of scatter-
ing the departments among a cluster of separate buildings,
to gather them under a single roof, is quite intelligible ; in
fact, the same idea would occur to most architects ; bnt
that the Commission should have thought itself authorized by
the statute under which it acted to adopt such a scheme is
extraordinary, and it seems to us more extraordinary still that
their action should have been supported by the Courts. If a
man should commission another to buy him a coat, for $50
mentioning that he expected at some latter time to get the
rest of a suit, and his agent should bring him back a shirt,
with the information that he had expended the fifty dollars
for this, and had ordered in his name a four-hundred-and-
fifty-dollar suit, he would liardly think that he had been
well served ; yet this is practically what the Commission
has done for the State of Pennsylvania ; for, according to its
report, it will cost four million dollars, in addition to the
amount already expended, to complete the building accord-
ing to the designs prepared by the architect with the Com-
mission's approval. If this is what Pennsylvania people
like, and what Penns> Ivania courts consider proper, we have
nothing to say, except to warn architects and other unsus-
pecting people from trusting either in future. Meanwhile,
we commend the closing paragraph of the Commission's
report, with which it presents the shirt to the would-be
purchaser of a coat, to the attention of the curious. " That
the building in which the General Assembly now sits is not
as handsomely decorated and finished, either internally or
externally, as many people of the State viould desire, arises
solely from the fact that the Commission did not have at its
disposal any money to expend upon unnecessary ornamenta-
tion." W'e hope that the owner of the shirt will be quite
satisfied with this explanation. — The American Architect.

TIf HE London Chamber of Commerce recently appointed a
A" committee to inquire into the subject of .^^ccret discounts
and commissions, by which many persons endeavor to se-
cure business, at the expense, of course, of honest people.
The report of the committee showed the extent of the evil,
but without proposing any definite means for correcting it ■
and the architects, who see more than other professional men,
perhaps, the injustice done to innocent persons by frauds of
this .sort, seem to have been rou.sed to an earnest desire to
have them corrected, if possible, by some sort of concerted
action ; and as the same evil flourishes here, our architects
will uatch with interest the course of their English brethren.
In England, as here, the trouble does not seem to lie so
much with the giving of bribes, which have small attraction
for architects, whatever they may have for official persons,
as with the practice of certain dealers and manufacturers of
having a variety of prices for the same thing, varying in in-
verse proportion to the honesty or inexperience of the pur-
chaser. We heard of a case recently, for example, where a
certain appliance for steam-heating was called for by name
in the specification for a building. The article was a good
one, and the architect undoubtedly thought he was doing
his emplover a service in demanding it in the specification.
About the same time, another contract of nearly the same
importance was carried out for steam-work, in which the
contractor, although not restricted except by a general pro-
vision that he should do a good job, used the same appliance.
In everything but price the articles used under the two
specifications were exactly similar, but the contractor who
was required by his contract to use that particular thing,

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and uo other, had to pay more than three times as mnch for
it as the contractor who was left at liberty in the matter ;
and, of course, the extra cost came out of the pocket of tlie
owner of the building. As any architect knows, this is a
very common experience, and notwithstanding the impas-
sioned appeals of manufacturers to specify their goods, and
their gratuitous supply of specifications mentioning them,
the older men in the profession are very reluctant, and with
good reason, to call for any appliance or material whatever
by name in their specifications. In many cases, knowing
the superior quality of a certain article, they would be glad
to do .so, if it were not for their conviction that tliey would
in that way expose their clients to the risk of being robbed ;
and they prefer to leave the matter open to competition,
even if they have to accept something not quite so good as
they would like. That this state of things is not satisfactory
either to architects, who wish their cliants to have the best
things made, or to the manufacturers, who think that their
efforts to improve their goods ought to be encouraged, is
evident : but the latter have only themselves, or more proba-
bly, their selling agents, to thank for rhe view which archi-
tects take of the matter. No doubt injustice is done to some
honoroble manufacturers by the suspicion and discredit
which the tricks of the other sort have aroused in the pro-
fession ; but this is not the fault of the architects, who have
no means of judging, except by analogy, of the conduct of
parties not personally known to them, and are columns are
always open to the affidavits of dealers who can lay their
hands on their hearts and swear that the net price of their
goods to contractors is exactly the same where they are
called for in the contract as where they are struggling to
'' introduce " them in competition with other articles of the
same sort. — American Architect.

TlfHE twenty architects invited to enter the competition for
'1 the New York custom house have all signified their
acceptance, and the Treasury Department has mailed them
the programme upon which the competition will be based.
The new custom house will be one of the most important
structures ever erected by the government outside of
Washington, its cost being variously estimated between
three and four million dollars. The architect who will com-
pete for the plans for the new building are : In Chicago —
D. H. Burnham & Co., Henry Ives Cobb; in New York,
McKim, Mead & White, George B. Post, Bruce Price,
Carrere & Hastings. Francis H. Kimball, James B. Baker,
Cady, Berg & See, Clinton & Russell, Robert W. Gibson,
Israels & Harden, Babb, Cook & Willard, H. J. Harden-
bergh, Cass Gilbert, Trowbridge & Livingston, George
Martin Huss, Howard, Cauldwell & Morgan; in Boston,
Peabody & Stearns, Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge. The pro-
gramme for the building, as sketched out roughly to the
proposed competitors, suggests a structure six stories hight,
with 212,000 feet of floor space the absolute requirement.
A hint is thrown out that it may be desirad to add two
more stories later, and designs may be drawn with reference
to this possibility. The material of which the building is to
be constructed is not designated, but is left to the discretion
of the designers. According to press dispatches, it is the
intention of the Secretary of the Treasury to award to the
successful competitior the full five per cent commission on
the total cost of the building. A commission, composed of
the supervising architect of the Treasury and two architects

or experts in the construction of buildings, are to be th
judges, and report to the Secretary of the Treasury as to
the relative merits of the designs and plans submitted. — The
Construction News.

TT ILL-CONSTRUCTION is being severely criticised in
Jol Chicago, and, if the underwriters have their way, it
will .soon be a thing of the past. The loss-record for this
class of buildings — even sometimes when equipped with
automatic sprinklers — has been unsatisfactory, and before
the committee of the Board of Underwriters the argument
was made that such structures are destroyed even more
quickly than buildings of ordinary construction. Rapidly-
spreading fires and total losses, it was stated, seem to be
characteristic of the class. The Kaestner, Armour, Felt,
Traders' warehouse, Jackson Street, and other buildings re-
cently wholly destroyed, are cited to prove their lack of fire-
resisting qualities. It is therefore, proposed to suspend all
allowances for unequipped mill-constructed buildings, and
a sub. committee has been authorized to make the necessary
investigations, and report as soon as possible. The under-
writers' as.sociation has for years made liberal allowances for
mill-construction, upon the theory that such buildings were
slow-burning, and fires in them could be extinguished with
moderate loss. Possibly for this reason, and because so
many rates would be upset bv withdrawing all existing al-
lowances, it is xuite likely that whatever action is taken
will apply only to new structures. But the day of mill-con-
struction has probably passed, not to return. — E.xchange.

TT COMMITTEE appointed by the American Institute of
/i Architects reported upon the subject of architectural
education at the last annual convention. The first architec-
tural school in the United States was established in 1869, at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, by Prof. W. R.
Ware, who is now Professor of Architecture in Columbia
University. Since that time flourishing schools have been
established at Cornell, the University of Illinois, Columbia
University, Syracuse University, University of Penn.sylvania,
University of Chicago, Harvard, Tulane, and McGill Univer^
sities. Since their establishment no less than 3250 students
have received instruction ; 650 have hraduated, and a large
number are now in practice. The committee favored the
establishment of an educational requirement for admission
to the Institute, and suggested that the diploma of a graduate
of a recognized school might be accepted in lieu of an ex-
amination.

•'□[ MONUMENT to General Lafayette is now in course of
/I construction on the Brand}-wine battlefield, in Chester
County, Pennsylvania, near the spot where the general was
wounded. The heiglit of the structure is to be 78 feet, and
the size of the base 24 feet square. The material is Brandy-
wine granite, and the largest stone, which is the die, is to
weigh fifteen tons. On this stone are to be four bronze
panels, inscribed with the full record of General Lafayette,
setting forth the battles he was engaged in and designating
on what spot he was wounded. The inonunient is to be
crowned with an historic broze figure of Lafayette 12 feet in
height. The memorial is the gift of John G. Taylor, of
West Chester, who nat only builds the inomiment but has
set asid a sum for the perpetual care of the surrounding
grounds. — Exchange.

May 1899.

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FIRE PROTECTION OF TALL BUILDINGS.

IT WILL be remembered that when the upper eight stories
of the Home Life buiUling were out in the recent fire,
the chief of the New York Fire Department stated that the
failure of the firemen to do any effective work above the
ninth story was what he had predicted wlienever one of these
tall buildings came to be tested by a serious fire. There is
a limit of height above which the ordinary methods of fire-
fighting l)y pumping water through a hose are inadequate.
Much valuable time is lost in dragging the hose from floor
to floor; it is ahvays liable to injur>- from fire or falling
debris ; and of course there is the danger of bursting from
overpressure, a risk that naturally increases when the water
has to be forced to the upper floors of a twenty-story building.

The New York Fire Department has recently made a test
of the height at which an effective stream of water can be
delivered from its engines, which shows that our tall build-
ings are better protected than is generally supposed. A fire
engine was coiuiected to the mains and to a standpipe that
extends the full height of the St. Paul building, and suc-
ceeded in forcing a consideiable stream of water from the
roof — at a height of 307 ieet above the street level. With a
pressure of 180 pounds at the engine, the water was thrown
over St. Paul's Church, on the opposite side of Broadwaj^
and fell into the churchyard beyond, a horizontal distance of
about 250 feet. Unfortunately, the failure of one of the
couplings on the standpipe within the building prevented
the test being made with the maximum pressure at the
engine of 300 pounds to the .square inch ; but enough was
done to prove that the engines of the department can deliver
water at a satisfactory pressure on any of the floors of our
tall buildings. At the time the standpipe failed the engine
was throwing over 250 gallons a minute at a height of over
300 feet, with only 60 per cent of the maximum pressure.

While it is true that the tall buildings arc provided with
their own fire service in the shape of tanks on the roof or
special fire pumps in the basement, experience has shown
that the system is not very reliable. The tanks are liable to
be empty, or the pumps may not be available becau.se of in-
sufficient steam supply in the boilers, or the whole plant
may be crippled by the flooding of the basement during the
progress of a fire. But by the new system, if a fire should
break out in a building supplied with adequate stand-
pipes and a good elevator service, the firemen will be enabled
to command a good service of water on any of the highest
floors within a few minutes after reaching the scene of the
fire.

The failure of the standpipe in the St. Paul building sug-
gests that the fire system of these tall structures should be
put in under the rigid inspection of the Building Department;
that it should be of ample capacit)-; and that it should not
be passed by the department until it has Ijcen subjected to a
test pressure considerably beyond that which will obtain in
actual service.

A further development of the idea of having the service of
these buildings operated by the engines of the Fire Depart-
ment would be to lay down separate salt water mains at
stated intervals from Broadway to the Hudson and East
Rivers, with connections at the water front to enable the
powerful pumps of the fireboats to be concentrated upon a
fire. This system is already installed in some Western
cities, and it provides a supply of water far in excess of any-

thing that could be .secured by the use of the ordinary fire
engines. A combination of both systems and the provision
of ample standpipes in every tall building would render
these structures practically proof against destruction, so
great would be the flood of water that could be let loose
upon a fire. It should also be borne in mind that these
towering buildings would not only be indestructible them-
selves, but they would afford an excellent protection against
the spread of a conflagration. Their great mass would form
an efficient fire-screen, tending to localize an outbreak, while
they w-ould serve as giant watertowers, from the upper
floors of which a vast amount of water could be thrown upon
tl;e Inirning buildings below. — Scientific American.

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PORTLAND CEMENT MADE FROM SLAG.

PORTLAND cement from iron slag has been so profitably
and successfully produced from the refuse at the
Sparrow's Poinl Works in Maryland, and at the works of
the Illinois Steel Company, that a plant is to be established
at Birminghrm, Ala. The supply of slag will be drawn
from the Enisley furnaces of the Tennessee Coal and Iron
Company, the plan being to have an initial capacity of 1000
barrels a day. Machinery has been ordered for the plant,
which will be in working order, it is expected, in about
four months. This utilization of what was heretofore a
useless by product of pig-iron works is one that promises to
add largely to the profits of the ironmakers, even though
the production of the cement, as in this Birmingham case, is
turned over to an independent company. — Boston Transcript.

6o

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 5.

B00K5:«:PCRIODICAL3..-

BRIDGES AND FRAMED STRUCMURES, an illus-
trated monthly magazine, has made its debut with the
April number. It is published by The Ranck Publishing
Co., Chicago, at $3 a year. The initial number contains
the following interesting and readable contributions ; A re-
view of the life and works of Sir John Fowler; Pneumatic
caissons for ordinary foundations; Assutuptions made to de-
termine draw span stresses; The architecture of bridges;
Modern Spanish bridge engineering; The bridge work's
estimating department; Chemical and physical construction
of steel. Measurements for granite viaduct.

The matter is well edited and digested as well as perti
nent to the field of enterpri.se which the title indicates. The
articles are aptly illustrated, and the magazine printed on
good paper. We bespeak for it a wide field of u.sefulness.

TRADE NOTES,

ipHS Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Company are known
i. all over the country as the only concern that manu-
facture the real thing in carved mouldings. There are imi-
tators and pressed mouldings and pressed pot metal that is
in use in ornament, but when you want tke genuine article
in carved mouldings the above firm are the people who can
supply your wants. Why ? Because they are cut, the wood
is displaced. They bear the same relation to the hand carved
work that the machine stuck or shaped mouldings of the
present have to the old hand worked. They are more even
and perfect than can possibly be produced by hand and at a
very small per cent of the cost. Where can you find orna-
ments that are acknowledged as correct as the Fgg and
Darts, Dentals, Fliets, Beads and numerous others that they
produce ? Send for their catalogue. See advertisement on
page iii.

THE TALLEST CHIMNEY IN AMERICA.

HE trade press throughout the country has been
giving considerable time and attention to the
tall chimney and the electric power station of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company, in New
York. New York City will soon be the possessor
of two of the largest electric power stations in the
world, says Clay Worker, designed to furnish current to two
street railways. The delay in introducing electric traction
has been a very advantageous one, since it is now pcssible
to utilize the latest advancements in electrical engineering
in both the generation and transmission of high potential
currents. A further advantage is the concentration of all

the current-generating machnery in a single enormous
station, .so located that coal can be obtained and ashes
deposited at the lowest possible cost, and where an ample
supply of condensing water is available.

Alternating current at high potential will be transmitted
from this central station to small sub-stations scattered
throughout the system, where it will be transformed to
direct current at low voltage, and fed directly into the mains
along the road. The neiv power-house has been designed
for a normal output of 45,000 horse-power.

It will be divided into two parts, one containing the
boilers and coal bins and the other the engines and genera-
tors. There will be 87 water-tube boilers arranged in three
tiers, each having a maximum capacity of 800 horse-power.
The storage bin will be capable of holding about 10,000 tons.
The engine room will contain 11 engines, each direct-con-
nected to a three-phase 6000 volt generator. The engines
have a ma.ximum capacity of 6000 horse-power each, but an
economical load of about 4000 hor.se-power.

The most conspicious feature of this new plant is the im.
mense brick chimney, the largest ever constructed. A
solid bl(ck of concrete 88x85 '"3 20 feet forms the founda-
tion. Slatting with a square pyramid base 55 feet on a side,
it gradually diminishes until at a height ol 15 feet from the
ground it is but 40 feet, at which point it cotitinues up to
80 feet, with a side dimension of 38 feet, 10 inches. At this
height it l>egins to change to a circular section, which
change is completed at 95 feet, from whence it continues
with a taper of five sixteenths-inch to the top. The orna-
mental top begins at a height of 317 feet, the chimney at
that point having a diameter of 26 feet, 10 inches.

A 12-inch fire-brick wall extending up 85 feet divides the
chituney into two semi-circular compartments, preventing
the current of hot gases from one set of boilers having any
influence upon the gases coming from the flues on the other
side. About four feet below the floor of the lowest flue, the
fire-brick lining of the chimney commences, and extends
about 8 inches in thickness to 5 feet above the upper flue,
and from that point, 4 inches in thickness up to 1 15 feel.

The weight of the overhanging enlarged portion at the
top is counteracted by three steel rings, the first at a height
of 333J1; feet and the other two at 3 and 6 feet respectively
above the first. In the thickest portion of the cap the brick
work is 6'2 feet thick, sloping oflf to 20 inches at the top
The chimney is protected at the top by an iron cap made up
of 40 cast-iron sectors bolted together into a complete ring
and anchored to a steel ring embedded in the brick work
about 14 feet below the cap. The diameter of the cap at its
widest portions is 35 feet and the inside or flue diameter is
22 feet, or the same as the interior of the chimney all the
way up.

The chimney is well protected from lightning by ten
copper rods, \% inches in diameter, projecting 6 feet above
the top, terminating in four pronged points, each tipped
with platinum for about 2 inches.

The fact that mechanical draft will be used at the other
station, will furnish available data for drawing interesting
comparisons. This station %vill have four stacks of modern
height, sufficient only to discharge above the nuisance
level. Taking the cost of the immense chimney at about
$100,000 and the cost of the induced draft plant at about
otie-th rd of this, and considering interest, depreciation and
all standing expenses, it will be very interesting to calculate
the relative merits of the two systems of producing furtiace
draft — Clay Record.

May, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

DUNHAM, CARRIGAN & HAYDEN CO.

17 and 19 BEALE ST., San Francisco Cal,

WK HhOW \\V\V !Ltl illiis-
Inilloii ol' our AMER-
ICAN SLIDING DOOR
HANGER lor whidi wc claiin
umusmmI hi I \ Hill ages, great
sa\ lug ill liniu and expense,
and Hiiperior exi'ellence in
operation, together with tlie
following features not ob-
tained or claimed In other
hangers.

Tra(;ki.ks3— We obviate
the use of a track above or
below, and the special fram
ing necessary where a a*-^iit
l8 used.

No Wheels— There are
no wlieels to bind by reason
of warped or sagglnt; track.
Tlio niovenient Is perfectly
Pakallkl and insures
against binding.

Noiseless— The operation
Is nolseiea-s and extremely
easy.

DooRSJ Easily Adjusted
—The door can be readily
adjusted pi u tub, raised or
lowered by drawing them
Into the opening which gives
easy access to the adjusting
screws.

Q,aicKLY Pot Up— The
Hangers can lie put up
In one-tliird the tiiLie le-
qulred for overhead hangers.

H u Bsr A NTi A L— The parts
are made to carry three
times the weight of doors
of the sizes given.

One PArKAQR— We pack
the Hangers fully assembled
and reaily to attach, in one
package, including all bolts
and screws necessary.

**• See a full size working
model at our store.

na/e: se:l.i-
The Yale &. Towne Mnfg Co.

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Lath- SHEET STEEL
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McDonough Weather Strips- Ceiling. [sTEEL CEILING]

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Docs not cra/.e or ci'aclc
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Triple Polled. Raw and Varnish
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sky lit;bts. copings, and ol<! tin and
shinirie roofs.

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Infusorial Earth
Fireproof. Used for boiler and pipe |
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Soapstone. CRUDE, GROUND I
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THE CALIFORNIA AKCIIITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 5.

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No. 5G0 Branuau Street, San Francisco, Cal.

May, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE

CORNER NliW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

S. H. Kent, President.
Gus V. Danlols, Vice-1'rts. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

Edw. B. Hludcs, jfVTOSure?-.
DIHKCTORS:
S. H. Kent. John Tutth-,

Jas. A. Wilson, Uus. W Uiiiiluls,

Thos. McLachhin, D. iMcPhuL-

Thos. Klain, H. Herrinj,',

E. L. Sneii, Kdw. B. Ulndcs,

J. K. Tobin.

J. R. Tobln
E. B. Hlndos,

Jas. A. Wilson,
E. L. Snell,

COMMITTEES:

KOOMS.

H. ricrrtnt,',

MKMHKKSJIIl'.

T. McLachlan,
AKUITKATION.

D. M.'inu!<-,

FINANCE.

(jUS. V. Daniels,

Thos. Klani,
. V. Daniels

Gus. V. Daniels
D. MclMice

Box No.

Abrahanison, P.; palent ventilators 123

Adams, John (i.; contractor and builder 270

Alameda Urh-k A Tllefo.; brick 170

Arizuiia Sandsiune Co.; building stone 'i'2\\

Bass-Huter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..13ti

Hatemaii liros.; contrartorsand builders 2yi)

Beck. Adam; mas .n and i)ullder 11

Bell, Wm.; contractor and bu Ider 75

Bibb Lumber Co.. D. 11

Beliingluun Bay Im'p. < 'o; lumber 211

Boyd, Robert; mason and builder 77

Brady, M. V.; nuison and builder 'i\

Brady, O. E.; mason and builder 300

Brennen, D. J.; mason and builder 51

Brennan James, plasterers 15i)

Brltt, James E.; plumber 3G

Brode. K.; iron works 29.')

Burden. W.; mascjn and builder 260

Burnhuin, Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell. E. 11.; buildlus; material 14U

Burt, W. J.; bouse mover 29(i

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Art tJlass Works 0:1

California Electrical Works 223

California Mills; planing mills 300

Campbell, Alex 1.; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.; brick manufacturer 282

Bignami and Masow 133

Cartwrigbt, D. S.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill Mii

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder (i2

Chemical Paint Co 317

Chlsholm, C; contractor and builder 41

Clark. N. A Sons; terracotta, etc 290

Clawsou, Ia E., & Co.; patent chimneys fi(i

Coghlan. Frank; pbisterer «l

Collin & <Junn; litlliers IH

Concannon Wm.. contractor and builder 24

Conlin A Roberts; nu-tal roofers 90

Coppieters A Mockel; yrill work

CowcU, H. & Co.; lime, ccTuent. lire brick, etc 7

Crichton, Peter; cuntraclor and builder ;i30

Crocker, Wm.; planinti mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; Ka-ile siuct Metal Works 313

Currie Donald; contractor and builder 227

Currie, Robert; contractor and builder 143

CushinK-WetmoreCo.;concreteandartiflcialstone218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator 85

Davies, E.; plasterer 42

Davis. Geo. & Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H.. & Sons; contractors and builders 131

Degan, Patrick; stone contractor 36t>

Dillon, David; teamster and contractor 139

Donovan, M. J.; painter 121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 3(>4

Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, Ij. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West 1 ron Works 0-1

Elam, A Knowles, carpenters and builders 202

Excelsior Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennall, M. & Son: masons and builders 58

Field, Wm. J.; contractorand builder SO

Field, Z. 0 128

Flanagan, L. G.: lime and cement 5:1

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 254

Box No.
Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 104

Fortin Brick Co 98

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; paints, oils and glass 33-3

Kurness. ,Iobn; contra<:tor and builder 152

Geier. Frank A,; Market Street I'laning Mills 252

Gi letti, Secoiido; arlilicial stone 308

(iillogley, (jeo.; teaming 324

Glrvin & Eyre; importers

Gladding McBean A Co.; architectural terra cotttt..Hi2

Golden U est Iron Works, Dyer Bros M

Goodman, Geo.; artilldal stone, etc 334

Grannis, .J. (i. A Co.; steam beating, etc 331

Gray Bros.;artitteial stone and concrete work 86

Grlese, Carl; artillcial stone and concrete work — 231

Hammond, IMiilip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen. F. L.; (-(Hitractor and builder 108

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 187

Harmon Dumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris A Jones, Lumber Dealers

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Heidt, W.; cornice works 'JM

Ilen/.el, Kd. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring, U.; mill work 70

Hille, Wm.; cornice works 210

Hindes, Kd. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. v.; i)ainter 25

Hock. T. A Sor; masons and builders 232

HoIl'maTi, \'.: mason and builder 9

Holmes, 11. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 208

Hooper, C. A., A Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Frank: sash, blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut, H. P.; builder lo(i

Ickelheimer, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 3;53

Inger.son A <;oie; contractors and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; contractor and builder 2(i7

.lackson, P. H. A Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. 1'^; curbing .'104

Jesse, Geo. L'.; stair builder 102

Jordan D., A Son; masons and builders 57

Joshua Hendy .\hicliine Works ...188

.ludson Mnfg. Co 3ti;i

Keating. M. Artilicial Stone 127

Keatinge. R., Artilicial Stone 13

Kellelu-r, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Paciiic Toast Lumber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. II.; painter and decorator 199

Kent, s. H.; contractorand builder 190

Kern, F. W.; contractor and builder 225

Kittredge, E. H. A Co.; sash, doors and blinds 204

Knox A Cook; (root raetors and builders 244

Kuss, P. N.: painter, decorator and wood Ilnisher..307

Lang. (ier>. R.; contractorand builder 214

Larsen, H. IL; mason and builder 3:i

Leahy, D.: plasterer 344

Leonard, J.. Concrete and Artiti<*ial Stone ;iOt(

Leprolion, P.; steam and hot water heating 239

Logan, J. F.: adjuvter and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas A Co.; (iolded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractorand builder 274

Macdonald A MeKlnnon; lumber 348

! Maguire. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 2t>3

i .Maguire, .liunes A.: manufacturer's agent 120

Manglesdorf. M.; Electrical Maintenance Co 350

' Mangrum A Otter: heating, ventilating, tiles, etc.. .294

I Market Street Planing Mill 252

I McCarlby. John; mason and builder Hi8

I McClure, H. N.; teaming and grading 109

I McElroy, .\.\ contrac^tor and builder 211

i Mciiilvniy stone Co.; stone contractor 340

Mctiowaii. M.; mason and builder 17

McKee. John: stair builder 2(>2

' McLachlan.T. M.: contractor and builder 92

' McMahnn. Henry: stair builder 113

McPbee A Co.;. stone contractors 25B

.Mennie. Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 2:{7

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

j Moore, G. Howard; contractor ami builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer 97

Mulcaliy. J.; mas()n and builder 55

Niehaus. Edward F. & Co.; hardwood lumber 205

Nichaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J..I.. Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting, <;.; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; CJirpenter and builder 107

O'Brien, P. K. A Sou; plumbers 65

Box No.

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle. John; contractorand builder 215

O .Sullivan, D.: mason contractor 277

PaclIic Bridge Co 40

Pad tic Retlniug A Rooting Co 348

Pacitlc Lumber Co 365

Paciiic Manufacturing Co., Mill Work

Paciiic Roiling Mills 192

Paelitz, Gus. .1.; elect ricuin. tic 81

Palace Hardware Co.; builders' hardware 292

Paralllne Paint Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders 122

Petersen Brick Co.; original red pressed brick 68

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; eonerete 245

1*11 ngst, I'". L . hardwood 76

Please, Henry; mason and builder 299

Pool, Jas. K.; house mover and miser 217

Rue. James; st<ine contractor '56

Ralston Iron Works 175

Itaymond (iranile Co.; eontraclorsfor stone \vork..l65

Reich ley Geo.: eoniraclor and builder 109

Keigle A Jamieson; machine white washing 240

Remillaid Brick Co.; pressed slock and common

brick 278

Hi<-hardson A (Jale; masons and builders 328

Richmullei-. Geo.; door opener 355

Riley John F.; masons and builders 329

Ringrose, R.; masim and builder 18

Robinson A Gillespie; contractors an<l builders.. ..Ill

Rock I in Granite Co.; granite work 69

Uosenbaum. Fr. H.; glass 9g

RuDIno A BianchI; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick,

.332

S. F. Lime A .Mortar Co. C. Bennet, ^6

San l*ran<-isco Lumber Co 157

San Francisco Novelty and I'laling Works .291

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker.

San Joaquin Itrick Co.; brick

San Jose Brick Co.; brick

Saunders. J. S. W.; contractor anti builder...

Schroc<ler. Wm.; art glass

Scott A Van Arsdale Lumber Co ,

Sessions. M. P

Smith. J. W.; carpenter

Smilh A Young; building supplies

Smiih A Quimby: street conlmclors

Sn<'ll, E. L.; lime and plaster. . .
Snook. W.S. A Son; plumbers.

Soule Bros.; carpenters

Steiger, A., Sons; architectural terra cotta...,

Stevens, F. ,M.: patent chimneys ,

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co

St ration, J no. S.; house mover

Sullivan,.!. ^'.; painter and decorator

.Sullivan. Tim; carpenter ,

Sullivan il. F.: grading and teaming

Sweeney, Daniel: carpenter ,

Sweeney, G. C; plumber

Tacoina and Roche Harbor Lime Co ,

Tayj (Jeo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies

Tobin, .1. It.; plasterer

Towle A Broad well

Trotter. John; contractorand builder

Tupper, O. .M.; lime

TuttV. .John; teamster, plasterers* supplies...

Dillon Lumber Co.; lumber

Vermont Marble Co

Vulcan Iron Works

Wagner. Henry F.; palming and decorator.

Wagner, J. Ferd; mason and builder

Walker, George H.: carpenter

Warren, C. .\.: grading ,

Wasnburn A Moen Mnfg. Co ,

Washington street Plaining Mill

Waterhouse, C. J

Watson. W.C.; plasterer

Western Granite A Marble C»>...

Western Iron Works

White Bros.: carpenters

While Bn)s.: hardwood lumber.
Whittle, H.: mason and builder.

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....78

99

316

171

257

145

. 60

Williams, F. A.; contractor and builder 178

Wilson, Bros. A Co.; lumber ,....351

\Vils()n, W. F.; plumber 238

Wilson. James A.; mas<m and builder 221

\ViIkie. Andrew; planing mill 305

Wilkie Andrew, Jr 125

Worrel. C. R.; mason and builder 2

West Coast Wire Works ,273

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co........"....

Yates A Co.; paints 34P

Young, ST., grading and teaming 336

WESTERN IRON WORKS.

tVI A[\J l_JF-ACTUJF?EF=JS OF"

STEEL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES.

Stairs, Elevator Enclosures, Roofs, Iron Fencing and Gates.

JAII- AMD BAPvJK NA/ORK. GAS MOLDEFRS, SHEET AMD F=I_AXE IS/1ETA1_ NA/ORK,

FO R G I N G S .

Telephone Main 737.

123-125 BEALE STREET, S. F.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. 5:

XEL-. DRUIVI SO

W. HEIDT

50 YEARS'
EXPERIENCE

RORIVlERl_Y OF"

FOBDEREB. C 0 B Js^ I C E IVOBKS I

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKS

Metal Tile and Slate Roofing. Patented Ventilated Skylights and Spanish Tile

224-226 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO

JOBBING F'ROIVlF»"ri_Y AXTEMDED TO

Trade Marks
Designs
Copyrights Slc
Anvone sending a sketch and dpflcriptimi may
Oulcltly asfertjiin our opinioTi lr«e wtiether an
itivt'iitinn is prohablv iiateiitiiMf. (dninuinira-
tiotisrttn.tlyruiiflficiiiial. Haii'ilM.okon Patents
sent luM'. I i|iii';^t :itreiicy fur nc«-iirmtr patents.

PatiMits taken throu:.'h Munn & Co. receive
spt-riitl lU'ti'r, without chnrtie, Ul the

Scientific Jliiierican.

A haiKlsmiU'Iy ilhistrated weekly. I,art-'est rir-
ciilatioii of any scientific journal. Terms, t'-i a
year: fonr months. $1. Sold by all newsdealers.

JVJUNN&Co.^e'^"-^"-' New York

Branch Office. G25 F &^t„^Vashin^.'lon, D. C

GEORGE GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE, ■" '"^■^ "" "^ branches

(SCHILLINGERS PATENT.)

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOiVIERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

TREASUUY nKPARl\\[ENT Officv,
Hupcrvisiiii; .\i-cliitcft. Washinati'H, D. C,
May IS, IS!)!!. SK.\I.Kl> PROPOSALS
will be ivcrivfd ;it this otlice until 2 o'cloc/k
P. M. on the 2011) day of June 1809, and
then opened, for the eonslrnetion, (exeept
heating ai)|>aratus. elevator and electric
wire conduits), of the U. 8. Public Building
at Heleiui, Montana, in nccordance wi'h the
drawinsi'S and si)ecification, copies of which
may behad at this office or the office of the
Custodian of the site at Helena, Montana.
JAMKS KNOX 'I'AYLUR, Supervising Ar-
chitect.

T KASURY DICPAHTMENT Offlci^
Slip ■i-visiiig .Vrchitect, Wasliin'.doii, D. (.'.,
May 20th, ISi)!). Sealed proposals will
lie received at tliis office until 2 o'clock
I' M., on the 22lh day of June, ISiJti, and
tlicn opi-ui d, fur Repairs to Stonework, etc.,
of the r. S. Rrancli Mint San Fraiici-co,
(_'al., in aceordam-t' with drawing ami
specilicalion, coiiios of winch iiu>y be liad
at tills office' or at. tlic office of tlie Sniier-
iiiii'iidiiil of ( 'onstiuci ion of tiie U.S. Post
offiri', Coiiil House, etc , Mt Sill Kra iicisco.
Od. .I.A.Mi-.S KNo.V TAYLOR, ,--ui>crvis-
iiin Aiehilect.

SPECIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.

It turns round and sMdes up
and down.

"Bolies " Revolving

and Sliding Sash.

"Queen" Overhead and jMulliou Pulleys

Oueeti Aluiniiiuin Bronze Sash Ribbon.

Window Stop Adjusters and Specialties in Window

Hardware.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy, Agents.

614 Hearst Building,
Telephone Red 91. San Fra~cisco. Cal

532 Byrne Building
Telephone Brown 371. Los Ai-kielis, Cal.

May, 1899.1

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

XIII

BVIIiDIirO NEWN.

TH3E:

ALAMEDA

KnclrmI V:\.i\<. Track. To build; o, ("apt. J. C. Ksclicn
c, D. >trauo &. Son; cost 80(100.

St. Charles anil Louisa. To liuikl; u, E. 11. A J C.
Laiu-el; c-ost 83347.

BERKELEY

Howilitdi ami Channlng. To build; o,S. J. Davis;
a, Wru. Mooscr & Son; c, Petleison & Pprsson; signed,
April ■2XV Hied; May 6; cost J9.>'i«. Plumbing, etc; c, R.
Rice; cost 81510.

Crystal Spring Track, lot 9 block O. To build; o,
Fannie Ashbury; a, J. T. Kidd; c, John E. Blgelow;
cost SH.iO.

Lot 4.i block ;l. To build; o, Mr. Harmon; c, John G.
Adams; signed, April 13; nied, April -n: cost 83700.

ELMHURST

Carpentry, etc; o, .Icsephine Wallace; a, .1. c . Krce-
man; c, II. VVliarlon; signed, April 2I- died, May ft;
cost S1-.070. Concrete, etc; c, Mr. Stone; cost S-'l-W.
Mason work- c, J. A. Wilson; cost SlU'i'i. I'lastering,
etc; e, W. C. Watson; cost 81200. Plumbing, etc; c, 1
Shepard Hros; cost 82730. Painting, etc; P. N. Kuss &
Co; cost 81185.

OAKLAND

Broadway and Tenth. One-story brick; o, Lillian
M. McPike, Nellie R. Lutz and Mary H. Miller; a, A.
W. Smith; c. Ben O.Johnson; signed. May HI; tiled,
May 17; cost 88194.

Jayne Ave. and Lee St. To build; o, Mary s. Cope;
a, Cunningham Bros; c, Mr. Lake; cost 84Ul..'i0.

Mountain View Cemetery. Ciranite coping, etc; o,
Mt. View Cemetery Ass'n; c, Daniel Dwyer; cost

8a)42.

Santa Rita Road. Alterations; o. Clias. B. Charles-
worth; a, J. L. Weilbye; cost 82110.

Thll'ty-second near Markes. To build; o, h'red and
Zinc Jepson; c, A. W. Pattlani & Co; signed. May 17;
filed. May 20; cost 81.i78.

HEALDSBURG

Two-story btlck; o, Mr. Norton; a. Martens iColIVy
signed. May 1; filed. May 4; cost 80000.

SAN LEANDRO

Factory; o,H. W. Bodwell; c, C. W. Duffle; sigru-d.
May 10- filed. May 11; cost $2000.

Rapid Safety Filter

Is in use in San Franci.sco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, Saloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse aud recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD,
President.

MANSFIELD,

Secretar>.

P. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work

Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights

Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights

Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

w

M. BATEMAN

5.

MANUFAOHTRER OF

Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

Hniiks, OtHces, .Stores nud St«auibi>tits Fitted L'p

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st and Fremont, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

^s^ss^sasmBB^

WAP.

SHINGLE STAINS

111 soft and pleasln;; liuls

t H" hiE^hest yladi.'S of m.-ioriiils

Specially adapted to Redwood. Pacific Coast Pmducl.

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

113 New MontgoiWehv St.. S. F.
aample Tablets on AiJiilicutlou. Sold bj' Deiilers.

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the only C r e o s o t e
,Stains.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic cushion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadene r
Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative.
For mortar staining and waterproofing brickwork.
Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.
Stock carried in San Francisco by

CH/\S. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street

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Stock carried in T.os Angeles by

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

rVoL. XX. No. 5.

For Sanitary Reasons

You Should Specify the

BROWN BROTHERS'

Cold Drawn Seamless Copper House Range Boiler.

for the kitchen. The smooth tin lining never rusts, nor affords h)dgiug-place
for sediment. This means

Clean Hot Water

There are neitlier seams nor ri\-ets — hence MO LEAKS. The spiral ril) guarantees
against collapse.

F"or Sale toy all Rlumbers.
Boiler Booklet tells the whole story. Yours for the asking.

RANDOLPH & CI_0\A/ES

BOX 47. WATERBURY, CONN.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

Adapted lor decorative illuiniiiatiou of interiors of fine residences and hotels, and
extensively used for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044).

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES catalogue no 9050

EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
HARRISON, N. J.^

ScDtt I Vai Arsflale Mm Cd.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wlujlesale and lU'fjiil Uealers in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Ui'ihvDoil, While Ccdrir, Oregon I'iiic, Spniec Sliclvinu', Curly liedwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills al |l|"niN, M<'CI"lul HiviM- Tei.mo A M.\.\\veli.. Siskijuu Co.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

Each number contains a complete set o1

Architects plans for a low priced building.
l*iil»livlii'4l :il <'liii>}i;;i*. 111.

Main Oflicc, Adams Express Building,
18.5 JJi'arborii street.

J( maintain-' its stainlurd as a high class practical
Uniklcrs' ,Ii)urnal.

\A/. D. HOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

7 28-730 Washington Street,

Opposite the ria/.a, S.iS Fit.\N Cisco .

Work done at lleasonable Kates. All orders

promptly attended to. Res. 2613 Clay SSt.,

bet. .Steiuer and Pierce

.

W. J. Cuthbertson,

,1 rrhitert

Flood Building, Koom Ui.

for. Market and Fourth His.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

Architects,

IJO Kearny Street, - - Room 11,

SAN FKAN'CISCO, CAl..

T. J. Welsh,

ArcUuccl,

Boomta. Klo.)d liuildiug. Corner .M.irket and

Fourth .'Streets.

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Wm. Mooser A, Son

Archi/erls
Kooiiis 02iinctti3, No. 14 tyrant Avenue

.S.\N FRANCISCO.

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Havens 4. Toepke,

Arrhitii-l^,
I-I.(i(ili I'.lll.DlNi;, Room 55.

S;in l-niii.'i-.M. -r.l. Main :.|-.M.

Chas. J. 1. Devlin,

Aicliilect,
Svipreme Court Building,

N. \V. Cor. MeAlllsier A I.arkiu .Slreet.s,

-A.v ruA.N'cisco.

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Fred. B. Wood,

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VH I'l.NR STRKFrr. Koom 57.

Shti rmii.-i~<-.,.

W. Curlett

Airhilecl

Otlices, 307 Pheinii liuildiiig. Market Street,

SAN l-IiANCISCO.

Wm. M. Arm'tage,

Architn-i,

319-321 Phelail Buildina. Market Street,

.SAN FKA.Nf I.<CO.

Albert Pissis,

Archilecl,

;ui7 Suiisnnu' strei-t, Kooms li; und 17 ^
SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

Archilecl,

Oit;ce,13M Market St., Cor. of th. Kooins7-S.

SAX FRAN-CISCO.

Residence, 'J05 Treat .Vveiuie.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room 31.
San Fraiiclseo, Cal. Take Eie\ator.

B. McDougall & Son,

A n-h il:JCl.i,

r.;j*l rinc street, Kcoms Gl and tJ:,
.■-AN niVNTISCt

T:llcr ll.r l:'c>.. ..■.

H. Geilfuss,

ArchuecL

120-122 Kultou St., Ixt. Polk and Van Ness Ave>.

SAN FRANXISCO.

Chas. S. Tllton,

Bjn^nttr a»^ Surveyor,

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W. W. MONTAGUE & CO

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Mantels

Grates

Tiles.

*'*^' -r;... Fire P ace Trimmings
"'t3.7;« Heating Apparatus f#" — •"^~

Wrought, Steel Ranges and French Ranges

For Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Boarding Houses

COMPLETE KITCHEN OUTFITS
Manufacturers of

Corrugated Iron Roofing and Riveted Sheet Iron Water Pip

SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES SAN JOSE

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PHGENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paiut is made of White Lead, Zinc aud Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials mnst be iinely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy macliinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

L.E.

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(340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 257.

CLAWSONS PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The iirch-bar forms a lidini foi-arch in brick
work. The liood bein^ bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjnstment, to snit
depth ot mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees yon
a safe chimney with a perfect dranght.

11 Clawsoii's Patent Hoods, Tliiiii-

PS"-' "'''"'i bios and Chinincys, comply wilJi

CLAWSONS PATENT CHIMNEY. the new Fire Ordinance

See CLAWSONS LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSONS PATENT THIMBLE.

Price. $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inciies.

flffi"Send for illustraled cir-
ciil.-ir.

IF- V01_l SF'ECIRY

SAMSON SPOT CORD,

You can lell ai a glance that no other cord is substituleil. \\'!irrante(l free (nn
waste and imperfections of bruid.

SAivisorvj cordage: na/orks,

BOSTON, MASS.

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'I'lie El Dorado School HuiUlin;^. Stockton, Cal 60

The Acoustic Propertit-s of Briclv and Terra Oottu 87,(S

illusrtations

V iiluable mformalion Culled Fioni our Kxtliauges lifl

Notice ol Meelinys

The stales Against the Trusts

Taliiins,' Vlong a Rjiy of Light

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raE CALIFORNIA AUCHirECT AND BVILDINQ NEWS-

[Vol. XX . No. 6.

For a modern
house, get mod-
ern things ! !

Be up to date.

Consider, in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters of the

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

stove: department

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
1 1 ways sheathed with

P&B

BUILDING

The only Water-proot and Vermin-
proof paper on the market that is
odorless.

Do you Specify it ?

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116 Battery St.

San Francisco.

PARAFFINE PAINT CO.. Sole Manufacturers,

\V. K. liKNN|....\. rr.vMl.nl,

,1, W. M.h..NAl li, .ll:.. s. n,!:

116 BATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO'

\. SI KICKI;, M:i

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IVl ArslU RACXURERS OF"

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

Hollow Brick;, F=>a\/ir-ig Bricl-c, Drain "Tile, Cl-iimoey Ripe & "Tops, F"lower Pots, Etc.

Office and Yard.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 90

1556 to 1564 MARKET ST

SAM F-RACMCISCO, CAU.

and 127 to 131 City Hall Ave.

WORKS: .SOUTH SAN Klt.'V N<'ISCO, s.X.N M ATEO, C.\ I .

June, 1899.

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Delails for Only $4,00,

Pallisers New Cottage Homes

Willi Dclall i)niwliiK>*.

I iic bt'St, the largest and
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I'uiiipleto work ever ts-
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iiTid low cost houses, con-
i;i *- imI sixty new nd oii;;imil

ii. I :, - iitul vltlaN, includlrit;

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settsfde. the houih, winter un<l summer resf)rts,
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houses. 'J"he whole atrectltif; the largest Held of
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lists of pritited plans. 1.501) detail drawin;;s eoverlniij
the whole rantjo of Inlerlnr Ilnlshlniiaml Interior con-
struction and ornamenlatlon of ihe plans In this work
and all to « uniform large scale. Cabinet work of
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form ol building contract, etc. The value of this

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work to builder connot be estimatcd.as It contains
plans and details for just such houses as lliey are
railed on io build every day. There is not a coutrac-
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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX No 6.

D. E. GARRISOM, J r.. Fireside nt. S. NA/. SACKUS, Secretary, C. R. RUrvjVOlM, Vice-President.

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BUILDING NEWS.

BCii.niwrii KEWN.

B|:iI,I>I>'0 NEWS.

Broadway near Fillmore. Alterations and ad-
ditions' o, B. Sheideman; a, Salfleld & Kohlberg: c.
J. Bucher- signed, June 19; tiled. June 20; cost 8R50.
Plumbing, etc; c, Ickelbeimer; costSlI'25.

Bush and Battery. Concrete work; o, H. and S.
Sachs; a, Salfleld & iKohlberg; c, Cal. Concrete Co;
signed, June U; filed, June 17; cost $1565.

California .street. No. 1916. Alterations; o, Joseph
Hyman; a, Percy & Hamilton; c, F. W. Kern.

California near Franklin. Painting, etc: o, Kaspar
Pischel; c, J. H. Keefe; signed, June 1; filed, June 5;
cost 81745.

Central Ave. near Page. Four two-story dwellings;
o, D. Einstein; cost 820,000.

Central Ave. and Page Two-story frame; o. D.
Einstein; cost 86500.

Chestnut and Pierce. Filling in and grading; o,
John N. Kennedy; signed, June 2; filed, June 3; cost
$16,237.

Clay near Laurel. To build; o, Chas. F. Hunt; a,
E. A. Hermann; c, Petterson & Persson; slgned,;June
17; filed, June 20; cost $63(19.

Clay near Gough. Carpentry, etc o, Mrs. Marietta
.Sbeeline; a, Salfield & Koblberg: signed. June 15;
flled,;June 19; cost .86200. Plumbing, etc; c, E. R.
Tutt; cost $1689,

Devisadero near Grove. To build; o, W. H.
Mocker- a, B. ZImmermann; c, Chesney & Muller;
signed, June 8; filed, June 9; cost 8t-588.60.

Drumm near Panlflc. Additional story to brick
building; o, A. B. McCreerv; a, H. B. Maggs; c, J.W.

Wissinger; cost $7200.

Eddy street No. 430. To build; o, J. Moloney; a,
Curtis Tobey; c. J. B. Gonyeau; signed, June 8; filed,
June 18; cost 88319.

Eig^'teenth and Stanyan. To build; o, Jennie E.
Strauss; a, A. J. Harnett; c, W. B. Kenny; signed,
May 25; filed, June 8; cost 81600.

Ellis street No. 712. Alterations; o, A. «. McFar-
land; c, J. B. McKenzie; signed, June 8; filed, June 0;
cost $.650.

Folaom near 6th. .^Iterations and additions; o,
Aaron Shenson; a. C. M. Rousseau: c, H. Wilson;
signed, June 20; filed, June 21; cost $1380.

Fremont near Market. Re-building; o, \V. R. S.
Foye; a, Wright i Sanders; c, Robin on & Gillespie;
cost $33,452.

"^eary near Grant Ave. Additions and altera tions
o, Mr. Kimber; c, F. V. Acker; cost 84000.

Golden Gate Park. Stone and brick work for
music stand; o, Clans Spreckles; a, Reid Bros; c,
Colusa Stone Co; signed, June 14; filed, June 16; cost
851,040. Concrete and cement work, ect; o, S. Olletti
& Co; cost $4637.

Gough near Grove. Excavations, etc; for two three
story frames; o, Ellen and Eharlette E. Dore; a. Thos.
J. Welsh- c, 8. A. Born; signed, May 24; filed. May
27; cost $8090. Sewering, plumbing, etc; c, James E.
Britt; signed, May 24; filed, May 27; cost $2297.

Grove near Lyon. To build; o. S. Garber; c, R. D.
Cranston A Son; signed. June 12; filed. June 17; cost
$4250.

Haight near Steiner. To build; o, Andrew Burke;
a, Shea & Shea; c, Paul DemartinI; signed, May 27;
filed, June 3; cost 85250.

Pierce near Filbert. To build; o, Mrs. Elizabeth
Gugelsberger; c, L- Cuueo; signed and filed, June I;
cost $'22.50.

Ppge near Central Avi
cost 81500.

I.ulld;

, D. Einstein;

Pine nearOctavia. Painting and graining; o, Jonas
Schocdfelt; a, Salfleld & Kohlberg; c, Lutge & Nagel;
cost 81150. Plumhiu . etc; c, Ickelhelmer; cost 84950.

KiiKs street Nos. 114 to 120. Additiou;o. R. McNeil;
a, M. .1. Welsh' c, S. Doyle; cost 8.300O.

Jackson near Baker. Carpentry, etc; o, Lizzie, Second and Stevenson. To build; o, J. .S. Morgan;
Pel-ser; a, Salfleld & Koblberg; c, W. Horstmeyer; ' a Havens A Toepke; c, WeismannA Whittle; signed,
signed, June 16; filed, June 20; cost $3654. I June 3; filed, June 9; cost$17,280.

Jackson near Buchanan. To build; o, E. S.Tucker,
a, Wm. Koenig; c, I. W. Coburn; signed and filed,
June 3; cost $4040.

Kcarn.T and Washington. Metal grille work, etc;
o. City and County of S. F.; a. Shea & Shea; c, Geo.
H. Fuller; filed, June I; cost$4.5,486. Gas and electric
combination fixtures; c. S. F. Novelty Works; cost
$16,9.50. Water filter system; c, Cal. Art Metal Works;
cost $2450. Tinting and decorating; c, Geo. J. Smith
& Sons; cost. 8900. Electrical apparatus, etc; cost
$3235.

Lombard near Fillmore. To build; o, Edward
Ehrhornand wife; c, Martin Weber; cost $1150.

Lombard and Stockton. Alteration and additions;
a, Deplerre & Righetti; e, E. Dalgero; signed, May
29; filed, June 1; cost $2350.

Market and 5th. 1 lectric elevator; o. Desire
Fricot;a, 1. 1. Brown; c, W. L. Holman; signed, June
15; filed, June 19 cost $2)00.

Masonic Ave. near Frederick. To build; o, Kate W.
Healey; a, A. R. Denke; c, Denke Bro,s; signed. June
4; filed, June 5; cost $1592.

Montgomery ne.ar Pacific. Iron work, etc; o, P'erdi-
nand; a, R. ZImmermann; c, H. L. Peterson; cost
$13.51.

Noe near lltb. Carpentry, etc; o, .lobn Stelling:
a, A. Gellfuss;c, A. Howking; signed, June 1.5; filed,
June 19; cost $4125. Plumbing, etc; c, Jos. Flood;
cost 81105.

O'Farrel near Powell. Carpentry, etc; o, Kmllie
M- Cbabot; a. Shea & Shea; c, B. Dyrer; cost S10,-)S4.
Brick, etc; c, J. S. Fennell; cost $14, 198. Construe,
tional steel, etc; cost 82917. Lath of expanded metal;
c. Western Expanded Metal Co; cost$1035. Plastering
etc; c, Floodberg & McCafl'erey; cost $2898. Plumbing,
etc- c Allen & Loonev; cost 8'J879. Ornamental plaster
c, J. R. Schroeder- co'st 1340. Electric work; c, Will &
Finck Co; cost $1.3;!5. J. nrbli' work, etc; c, Lowry &
Daly; cost $I3'J6.

Paciflc Ave. near Octavla. Uoiiflng, etc; <>, ,\bc
.Stern; a, R. Hunt; c, Conlin i Roberts; signed. May
filed, June 22; cost $2490. Plastering, etc; cost $2993.

Second and Minna. Elevators; O.Christian Froe-
lieh; a, A. Sutton; c, Cahill & Hall; cost $1.SOO.

Seventeenth near Howard. To build brick; o. City
of San Francisco; a, .Shea * Shea; cost $16,925.

.Seventeenth near Channel. Flre-prooflng, etc; o.
City of San Francisco; a. Shea & Shea; c, D. T. Pierce;
sub-c. Western P'.xpanded Metal; signed, June 9; filed,
June 21; cost $4;W0.

Spruce near Sacramento. To build; o, Margaret K.
Foulkes; a. J. Mora Moss; c. C. M. Depew; signed,
June 10; filed, June 14; cost $.372.5.

Steiner near California. To build; o, William
Trost; c. C. Zwierlein; signed. May 27- fllFd, May 31;
cost $1275.

Sutter near Grant Ave. Wainsboting, etc; o. Gold-
berg; a, Edward R. Swain; c, California Marble Co;
signed, June 16; filed. June '20; cost S10.'iO.

'ra.'»'lor and Post. Painting ond decorating; o.
Congregation sherith Israel; a, Salfield & Kohlberg;
c, D. Zellnsky; signed, June 10; filed, June 15: cost
$1200.

Tennessee near 22d. To build; o, Thomas and Alice
( M. Cummins: c, Wra. W. Rednall; signed, June ^:
I filed, June 3; cost 82310.

Third and South Park. Tliree-story frame to con-
tain 10 flats and 6 stores; o. .lames D. Phelan. Alice
P. Sullivan, and .'Vlice Phelan executors of Plielan
estate: a, Curlett & McCaw: c, A. McElroy; signed,
I June 3; filed, June 9; cost $'25,974.

To build; o. Mr.

Twent.v-sixth near San Jose.
Corvell; cost 81800.

Twenty-third and Noo. 'J'o build; o. Jacob Kugel;
c, J. T. Mclnnis; signed. May 'j:!; .lied, .May 27; cost
$3705.

Turk near Webster. To build; o, Wm. Rotrosky; c,
P. Hive; signed and filed, June 8; cost S4231..50.

ITiiion S4|nare Ave. near Grant A\e. Brick
huilding; o, IJcjnard Schwcitzcr;a. Percy & Hamilton
c,M. W. Miller; signed, June 6; filed, June 10; cost
$3178.

June, 1899

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

The Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

The Builders' Hardware, made by this Company, and used in connection

with the "Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines
of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment
in the trade and covers respectively, as used
with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to Prices. WhUc the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 6.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Architects.

Architects' Supplies

Ktliflel A Esser

Artificial Stone.

tioodinan, GJeo

Boilers

Riuiaoliili & Clowes.

Building Supplies.

Smith it Young

C. J. Waterhouse, ..

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Iron Hangers

1 Van Doni, t'has. J- Waterhouse, Agent..

Iron Works

AVt'.<;lci-iiIrou Works

! Iron Cornices.

Cninan. Win

I CLASSIFIED INDEX,

Sash Locks.

Ives. H. B. & Co

Whi. Heidt.

Incandescent Lamps

General hlectnc ( '<.►

Lumber.

Scotland Van Arsdale..

XIV

xiv

Building and Loan Assn.

( lun.sl'urger, Kiuil

Sierra Lumber Co..

Brick Preservative

Cabot's

Cement

\V. K. I. race i Co...

Chimneys Patent.

(.'lawson

Door Opener

(i. Kisohmuller

Engineers.

Tilton, Chas. .S

Filters.

Hai>id Safely Kilter Co.:

Furniture and Upholstery.

Hateinan, \\'

xiu
Nil

xli
vlii

xix

Hardware

\ale ,.\: Towne Lock Co

Heating and Ventilating

\V. Morgan A i.'o

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

MontaKUe A- Co., W. \V

Balenian

Westi-rn Expanded Metal Lath and Fire
]>rooting Co

Mortar Color

Cabot's Mortar Color

Paint.

L. R. Butcher and Co

G. Orsl

Joseph Dixon Crucible Co

Parafflne Palut Co

Paper

Zellerliach & Sons

P. and B. Building Paper

C'abot'.< Sheathing and Deadening Quilt....
W. A P. Building Papei'

Plaster.

Lnias A: Co

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

Hobro, W. D

Gulich & Welherbee

XIV

xiil

vlii
vii

vill

v

xiii

Sewer Pipes.

Gladding, McBean A Co..

Sewer Traps

Liallaniore, G. C

Sash Lines.

Sain.son Cordage Works..

Shingle Stains.

(Cahols)— C. J. Waterhouse— Ageiit

PaclticReHningand Roofing Co Ix

Sidewalk Lights

r. Il..la<-kson A Co

MM

xiii

xiii

Sliding Door Hanger

Dunham, L'arrigan A Hayden..
Stiiwell

Terra Cotta.

(iladdiiig, McBean ,S Co..
Tin Roofing.

N. & G. Taylor Co

University

Harvard

Ventilators.

N. A (i. Taylor Co

Water Closets.

.lohn Douglas Company

Window Cord.

Samson Cordage Works

Windows— Revolving

.1. E. and 1.. I.. K.nniily :

Wood Preservative

Catiot's

PaciHc Refluing & KooliugCo Ix

vii

ill

xvi

xil

Xll

xiii

No 1 -Steel joist hang-
er for wooden header

MFkH DORN'S
Steel Joist Hanger

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, Agent

421 MARKET vSTREET, vS. F.
RHONE BLACK 1SOT.

No. 4-Steel joist hanger
for brick walls.

Sierra LumberCompany HIXON'SsiLp fiRAPHITE PAINT

Manufacturers of and Dealers in

Uoors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine,

Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

Corner Fourth and Channel Streets, Wan Francisco

HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Lawrence Scientific School

U- FKHS l-'OntSES IN

Civil Engineering
Meehanicul Engineering
Elect rioiil l^jiginfering.
Mining luui Mi-lailurgy
Arcliitcflur

Clieniistrj"

Geology.

Bi'^Iogy.

Gtiierul SciA^ce.

(Science for Teachers.

FOR TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin ro.fs wdl paimed have not re-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting fonotoj 5 years.

If yon need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CBUCIBUE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

XEUERI-IOIM E SOUTH 224.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM. CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Analoniy -md Plivsiology (as a preparation for Med-
ical Schools).

For Jh:\c)'iptifc Piimiihlet apply to

M. CH.\M1!ERLAIN, Secl'etary.

N. s SHALKK, Dean. Caniliritige, Muss.

Tin, Iron, Slate Roofing, Cialvanized Iron Sky-liglit.s

and Ca.st-Zinc Work.

1 • ,ai*Hnw\iN Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating".

'./ iffJiB iJja Power Fans for Heating" and \'cnti1ating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

IMos. 1213 121S IVlarPtet Street, IMear Eightt-i

SAIM RRAIVJCISCO, CAl_.

June, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

OLD FASHIONED QUALITIES.

Honesty and integrity never go out of
fashion.

They were in foice 68 years ago when
we began to make Roofing Tin.

They are still in force to-day. but they
are not so common.

We have continued to make Tin in the
only way in which the best Roofing Tin
can be made. The " TAYLOR OLD
STYLE" brand is made exactly the
same as in 1830.

Tnat is why it is the best Tin today as
'!( was then.

N * a. TAYLOR CO . Manufaotyr*r«,

PHIUAOELPHI*.

PORTLAND CEMENTS:

"JOSSON"
"SCALES"

ROOSTER

W. R. GRACE & CO.

I.E. Cor. California and Battery Street,
San Francisco.

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Because sii<*eess is guaraiiteeil Iroui the start! Because
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beautiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fish, reptiles, etc.. may be preserved
with little trouble, as records of the day's chase.

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wr.li. Moinileil birds find a ready sale; besides you can make money teaching yuur friends,
I^vtTv srhitol sliould have a collection of native birds and animals.

TAXI DER 's a compoinidt)f wonder fill embalm I n^: (xnver. It is not necessary to skin birds
or animals u hen using Taxider. Birds when mounrcd \\ it h 'i'axider become as hard as stone, and
will last u tliousand years undisturbed by moth or time. No tools required except ttiose liiat every-
one has. One box Taxider is enough to m()unt ;J0 birds the size of a quail, with full Instructions for
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ago. It works fine. I have just finished mouiiline a beautiful swan. I have already a nice col-
lection of birds, and a class of seven boys. 11 Is really wonderful how it works. The vcri* first bird
I mounted was a success. Please find enclosed money order for one dozen boxes. Please rush, as 1
am in quite a hurry. Tlianking you for past favors.

I remain truly yours, J. H. Flanders, Tacoici Wa«b.

I have letters like this from hundreds of people, and all are having
success. Send for a box to-day. .You can learn in one hour. Remember,
success is guaranteed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider
is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux Citv, Fa., U. S. A.

Vlll

77 . CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. X.X No. 6.

R. S. CHAPMAN

MAISIUFACXURER OF

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

Selling Agent for American Fire Engine Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., and Cincinnati, O. Chas. T. Holloway & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Golumbus, Ohio. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rubber Co., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

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MATT HARRIS, Manager.

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SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, White Cedar, Oregon Pine, .Spruce Slielving, Curly Kedwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills at Upton, MoCloiitl River- Telmo A M.^xwell, Siskiyou Co.

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J.S A FEATURE in building designs, color
is receiving some attention. There is here
a field for exploitation, the subject being
one of greater interest than at the first
glance appears. Asthetically it belongs
to high art, and should be handled bj-
artists in color, and by students of art such as Ruskin.

There is, moreover, the natural side to it, nature being
the first teacher of art. Nature decrees that the sky and
the sea should be blue or gray, in different shades ; that the
earth should be brown, in many shadings, from the yellow
brown of the desert to the dark muck of the bog ; and that
the herbage and foliage that cover the earth should be in
various tints of green. Gray is also a strong hue on nature's
palette. With this she paints rocks and the stems of trees,
and softens her too vivid greens everywhere they occur in
large masses.

But nature does not confine herself to these general colors.

She illumines the sky occasionally with rainbows and clouds
edged with the strongest prismatic hues. She decorates the
fields with flowers of many dyes, and plants in endless shades.
She variegates her rocks, and richly colors her minerals.
She beautifies with consummate skill inorganic, organic, and
animal life by means of her wondrous pigments.

All this is for some purpose. The color scheme of the
universe is intentional. It is not an accident nor a vagary
of the infinite mind. That it largelj- contributes to the wel-
fare and happiness of man there can be no question. That
we have failed to appropriate to ourselves all the good there
is in it, goes without contradiction. But how to make it
apply to our house-building — that requires some thought.

If we were to undertake to follow the painter of the
Universe, we should make all large masses of building of
some quiet color, using brighter tints only for decoration,
and that sparingly. But we moderns have not yet ventured
upon the experiment to any considerable or appreciable e.x-

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tent. No doubt we shall make many blunders before we
master the art of building houses singly, or in rows, made
beautiful by color effects.

There is something, however, which can be done in the
interest of dwellers in cities — and especially in the city of
San Francisco — whose eyes are being ruined by having to see
by sunshine reflected from light-colored walls. Bad as it is
to strive to see by insufficient light, it is worse to have to
endure the torture to the eyes which comes from the glare
thrown into rooms frome neighboring house, painted, as a
majority of San Francisco houses are, of a tint closely re-
sembling the sands of Sahara. The desert itself could hardly
be more fatal to vision than this reflected light inflicted upon
helpless dwellers in buildings on the north or the west side
of lots or streets built up on the opposite side with these
colorless houses.

The effect of such light upon the optic nerve is entirely
different from that of pure sunshine. Your room may be
flooded with sunshine and no harm come to you, but light
throw-n against a wall and returned into your eyes, has the
same effect that is produced by shimmering water or bright
metal. Yet thousands of women sew, or write, or pursue
other nerve trying occupations in just such light. Doubtless
also, some schools are similarly situated, and the children
are having their eyes ruined. Men"s offices do not suffer so
much from this cause, being in more closely built up dis-
tricts, and among darker walled buildings.

Here is an opportunity for experiment in house coloring.
From the expedient we may reach the beautiful, and cities
be made studies of art instead of ugliness. Science must be
invoked even in such matters as house painting.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE AMERICAN COLONIES.

HERE is no such thing in America, in
the United vStates, at least, as a dis-
tinctive order, or a strictly American style
of architecture. The aboriginal dwelling
was usually a moveable one, owing to
the wandering habits of the native races.
Those tribes who lived by fishing, hunting and corn-
growing, as along the Atlantic Coast, built more substan-
tially, out of logs and bark of trees, than those on the western
prairies who lived by the chase and root digging. These
being almost constantly on the move, sheltered themselves
in tepees or tents of a circular or conical form, with an
opening at top for the passage upwards and outwards of the
smoke of their fires. Constructed of dried skins of animals,
they were impervious to wind, and protected their inmates
from the cold of the severe winters of the plains, especially
as they were usually placed in sheltered locations.

Still farther west, under the milder skies of the Pacific
Coast, a brush tent, or wickiup, sufficed for the gathering
place of the family, and could be abandoned at pleasure.
This was the style of dwelling of the California coast tribes.
But fjirther north, in and above the Columbia River region,
rude houses were constructed of planking made out of the
easily split cedar of the northern coast.

These houses consisted of a basement a couple of feet in

depth, often of from thirty to fifty feet in length, and twenty

o thirty feet in width, over which was built the wooden

part of the structure. This was done by setting posts at
the corners, and between, to which the planking was fastened
by such means as were at hand. The wooden walls being
set back two or three feet beyond the earth wall of the base-
ment, left a bench of earth quite around the interior, which,
being covered with grass matting, and skins, served for
seating and sleeping accommodations. The roof, of plank-
ing and cedar bark, was supported by a ridge-pole and
stringers. The only light admitted came through the door-
way, which was at one end, and a square opening in the
roof, left for the escape of smoke, the fire being built upon
the earthern floor in the center of the house. It will be
perceived that this dwelling, which cannot be classed under
any recognized style, belonged nevertheless to what is
known as the trabeated, or beamed style, like the Egyptian
and Grecian structures. It is easy to trace the differences
to their causes, while recognizing the single underlying idea
of an oblong structure, with upright posts or columns in
certain positions, and flat, or nearly flat, roofs.

Still farther north, indeed, we come upon detached
columns outside the walls, rudely carved with genealogi-
cal emblems, or tokens, much after the Egyptian example
of a goddess-faced capital. The human intellect, it would
appear, starts out upon similar lines of progress throughout
the world.

*
The first buildings bj' the white races in America were
mere make-shift.s — architectural accidents — due to unusual
circumstances or exigences, like those found at Newport
and Woods Holl, Rhode Island, believed to have been
erected by Norsemen, about 1507. That one at Newport,
known as the "Old Mill," is a round structure of stone,
supported upon short pillars and arches, in the early Roman
or Etruscan style. The other, at Woods Holl, is also
round, and of stone, but is built up from the ground, and
has a battlemented top. It is without openings in the wall,
except the entrance, and narrow windows immediately
under the cornice, suggesting the idea of a fortification.

The second oldest building by white people in what is
now United States territory, and the oldest known residence,
is in St. Augustine, Florida, which was settled in 1564,
when the monks of St. Francis erected this house for their
occupation. It is constructed of coquina, a mixture of sea
shells and mortar, which forms a cement as solid as natural
rock.

Sir. Francis Drake, while roving the seas in quest of
riches, in 1585, destroyed the town of St. Augustine, but
was unable to demolish this monastery. Its age, quaint-
ness of design, and historic interest, has of recent years lead
to repairs, and to its preservation as a museum, where has
been gathered relics of past centuries. The round tower
and the walls of the lower story are intact, the latter being
sustained by heavy buttresses. The frame work of the
second story gives evidence of being more recent by a century;
and some even more modern features appear, in windows
and balconies.

A deputy of the Spanish government in 1590 came into
possession of the building, which remained in the family
until 1882, when it w-as sold to Dr. C. P. Carver, who more
recently transferred it to J. H. Henderson, Esq., the present
owner.

A feature of the house is a curiou.sly designed door-knocker

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of wrought iron, weighing twelve pound?, which was taken
from the ducal palace of Ponce de Leon in Seville, Spain.
Evidently, it was not intended that the inmates should
yield too much to the sleepy influences of the Florida
climate.

The furniture of the house is antique. Among the art
treasures are an elaborateh- carved bedroom set of the time

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of Louis Xn. and a rosewood sideboard wliicli was the prop-
erty of Napoleon I. On the walls are paintings by the old
masters once the property of the Spanish nobility. To these
relics have been added a collection of ceramics representing
all ihe rare colonial designs, including the Martha Washing-
ton plate, presented by La Fayette and other Frenchmen.

This building gives us the first and the last glimpse of a
power which once possessed the continent. It is the irony
of fate that just as every vestige of former empire is being
wiped off the map of the new world discovered by Spain, we,
her latest conquerers, should be carefully preserving relics
of her earlier occupancy. We pay to a glorious past the
reverence which even a recreant present cannot overcome.

There is still standing in Jamestown, on the Potomac, the
bell-tower of a church erected by the first colonists of Virginia
in 1610 — three years only after the settlement of that place.
The building was sixty feet in length by twenty-four feet in
breadth, and constructed of brick. It had "a baptismal font,
a tall pulpit, a chancel of red cedar, and in the tower two
bells." The tower, which is still as firm as stone, stood
over the vestibule, which had an arched entrance.

This first Protestant church in America was the type after
which colonial churches were built for many generations,
and after which they are still built in new settlements gen-
erally— the steeple, with a single bell, being substituted for
the more costly and dignified tower. The portico was often
omitted, puritanic plainess dispensing with whatever was
unnecessary, or paucity of means rendering architectural
effects impracticable. But churchbuilding for at least two
centuries adhered to that early Christiau type, which, as we
have seen, was born in Rome, and was descended primarily
from the Egyptian plan of temple-building. The Gothic
graft which modified it fourteen hundred years later still
continues to derive its sap from the ancient root.

Williamsburg, the old capital of \'irginia, was the seat of
the second church in this colony, and vi'as founded in 1632.
As befitted a church of England edifice, where royal gov-

ernors and other titled personages joined in the liturgy,- and
listened to mild discourses upon the divine right of kings,
was a more costly building than its predeces.sor, as well as a
larger one.

Families of ordinary mortals sat in large square pews,
much at their ea.se, but the king's representatives and their
families sat in the "royal gallery," a room of considerable
size, which they entered and departed from by a private door,
as did royalty itself in Old England. An American lady, a
republican, is to-day supporting similar vice-regal customs
ill the Queen's possessions in the East Indies. " So runs
the world away."

There are no detached columns in the Williamsburg
church, which is still in a good state of preservation, but
simulated square pillars support the cornice beneath the
ceiling, which is decorated. There are tall arched windows,
and a square altar-rail guards the sacred and spacious en-
closure where stands the reading desk, and the actual gray
marble baptismal font from which the Indian princess
Pochahontas was baptised into civilization, and marriage
with John Rolfe. The silver communion service was a gift
of Queen Anne.

William and Mary College, built in 1693, and burned,
was rebuilt in 1705, and may be taken as an example of
college architecture in the latter part of the seventeenth
century. Sir Christopher Wren had furnished the plan of
the original building, which is now lost. That which suc-
ceeded it is a severely plain two-story structure, with a long
frontage, and having many right-angled windows at equal
distances apart. The roof is low, rather than high, and
hipped at the ends. It has a portico, carried up to the roof,
supported by arches, and supporting a pediment above the
cornice. A small cupola or bell-tower rises from the center
of the roof Many similar college buildings have arisen all
over the United States — all equally repellant to the artistic
sense.

The house of the president of the college was built of
brick made in England, of two colors, red and gray, used to
present a checkered effect, a fashion which prevailed in the
mother countrv two centuries ago.

A huiulred years had brought to the colonies many of the
architectural ideas prevailing or developing in England.
These were not of the better .sort, for art was again in a de-
cline. Such as they were, they were modified and adapted
to the climatic and other conditions in the new world.

The style of house most in favor with the Virginians was
square, or nearly so, with a wide hall in the center extend-
ing through it. and large rooms opening on either side. A
feature rarely omitted was the wide portico, with columns
usually extending to the roof and supporting a pediment.
If the roof was low, it was hipped: if high, it had also
dormer windows. Wings and supplementary buildings
were addsd as required, but this was the central plan of the
colonial " mansion hou.se." The spacious hall had a grand
staircase, .sometimes spiral, sometimes with square landings
to break the steep ascent, and with niches in the wall for
statuary, or a place for the high-cased eight-day clock. The
balustrade was high, and the posts supporting the rail often
quaintly twisted or carved. If the house were large, the
long hall might be divided by arches. In the immense
rooms were fireplaces with decorated mantels of the hardest

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wood or the finest marble. The furnishings were imported
from Europe, and indicated the taste or the wealth of the

owner.

* *

The Dutch, who settled New York in 1614, brought with
them from Holland certain architectural tastes and prede-
lictions, which were shown in the thick walls of their low
houses, their steepley-pitched and windowed roofs, and the
indispensable "stoop," wherever it could be attached.
Like the Virginians' portico, the stoop was the hospitable
reception-room of the house.

In that rare and delightful l>ook, "An American Lad)-,"
by Mrs. Grant of Scotland, is the following concerning the
Dutch manner of living at Albany in ante-revolutionary
times :

"The city of Albany stretched along the banks of the
Hudson. One very long wide street lay parallel to the
river, the intermediate space between it and the shore being
occupied by gardens. A small, but steep hill rose above the
centre of the town, on which stood a fort, intended (but very
ill adapted) for the defence of the place, and of the neighbor-
ing country. From the foot of the hill another street was
built, sloping pretty rapidly down until it joined the one
before mentioned that ran along the river. This street was
still wider than the other ; it was only paved on each side,
the middle being occupied by public edifices. These con-
sisted of a marketplace, a guard-house, a town hall, and the
English and Dutch churches. The English church, belong-
ing to the Episcopal persuasion, and in the diocese of the
Bishop of London, stood at the foot of the hill, at the upper
end of the street. The Dutch church was situated at the
bottom of the descent, where the street terminated. Two
irrgeular streets, not so broad, but equally long, ran parallel
to these, and a few even ones opened between them.

The town, in proportion to its population, occupied a
great space of ground. This citx-, in short, was a kind of
semi-rural establishment : Every house had its garden,
well, and little green behind ; before every door a tree was
planted, rendered interesting by being co-cval with some be-
loved membered of the family. Manx- of their trees were
of prodigious size and extraordinary beauty, but withoui
regularity, every one planting the kind that best pleased
him, or which he thought would afford the n)ost agreeable
shade to the open portico at his door, which was surrounded
by seats, and ascended by a few steps. It was in these that
each domestic group was seated in summer evenings to en-
joy the balmy twilight, or the serenely clear moonlight.

" Each family had a cow, fed in a common pasture at the
end of the town. In the evening the herd returned all
together, of their own accord, with their tinkling bells hung
at their necks, along the wide and grassy street, to their
wonted sheltering trees, to be milked at their masters^
doors. '•' '■' A town which contained not one very
rich or very poor, very knowing or very ignorant, very rude
or very polished, individual. * ■'■ These primitive

beings were dispersed in porcha, grouped according to simi-
larity of years and inclinations."

Of New York Mrs. Grant says: "Society was there more
various and more polished than in any other part of the con-
tinent. ''■ '■' Unless a man, by singular powers or
talent, fought his way from the inferior rank, here was
hardly an instance of a person getting a subaltern's com-
missiou whose birth was not at least genteel, and who had
not interest and alliance . '

These allusions to New York colonial customs help us
greatly [to understand architectural features. The long, low,
hip-roofed house of Albany, or of the manors along the
Hudson, became in the capital city the aristocratic three-
storied house of brick or stone, but without losing its dis-
tinctive Dutch style. New Jersey, also settled by the Dutch,
.still affords many examples of colonial buildings — of houses
constructed of brown stone, the blocks thick enough to
furnish window-seats eighteen or twenty inches deep.

These houses have, usually, the main building of one-story
and an attic, in whose steep roof dormer windows are in-
serted ; and a wing at one end, without the attic, which
was devoted to domestic uses. Stout oaken doors, called
" Indian doors," that opened across the middle, immense
fireplaces and high mantels, with cupboards in every avail-
able space, were interior features of these houses, that often
contained imported furniture and pictures of great value.

Perhaps the best example of the New York manor house
is that of the Philipse family, at Yonkers, erected in 1682,
which is in a good state of preservation. The plan is simply
that of an oblong building of considerable size, and two-
stories high. The roof is a mansard with dormer windows,
and a balustrade running around the flat space at the top.
The main entrance is by a door in the front end, which
opens into a central hall. A small square portico, the roof
of which slants forward from the wall, and is supported at
the corners by two columns, shelters the doorway.

The windows, of which there are two on each side of the
entrance, and five in the story above, are oblong, with
twenty-four small panes of glass in each. Windows are
placed at equal distances on the sides, six in the lower, and
eight in the upper story. Two doors open on the side which
faces a street, one having the porch with seats, the other
being a walled porch, or "winter door," and leading to the
kitchen. A delicate cornice is carried along the side of the
building over the lower windov^'S and doors, and a heavier
one, of the same design, beneath the roof.

Certainly, a very plain, unostentatious house. But on
the interior was lavished a wealth of decoration, architec-
tural and applied. Painted ceilings, columns supporting
tall carved mantels and mouldings, doorways crowned with
sculptured pediments, handsome staircases, with quaintly-
fashioned l)alusters, rich imported furniture and selections
from European art-galleries revived in colonial homes recol-
lections of a more settled, but scarcely more enjoyable ex-
istence over seas.

Thejumel mansion, or Fort Washington, in New Jersey,
is an equally good example of the suburban New York
mansion. It is in a .style very similar to that of the Virginia
town, or suburban house, being of brick, nearly square, with
the imposing Roman portico whose pediment rises above
the cornice of the upper story, supported by columns in the
graceful Ionic order. The roof is hipped and balustraded,
with the further relief from plainness afforded by a central
chimney and a single painted dormer window. In the rear
is a second detached building in a similar style, where the
servants were quartered.

The interior of this house, built in 175S, at Harlem
Heights, was finished and furnished as not many American
houses were in that day. It had been erected by Roger
Morris for his bride, Mary Philipse. In iSio it passed into

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the hands of Stephen Jumel, a merchant of New York, who
had married the beautiful Miss Eliza Bowen of Providence,
Rhode Island. His wedding gift to her was this now cele-
brated mansion, which was refurnished with all the splen-
dors of the wealth and taste of the period.

In addition to the contents of drawing room, dining-room,
hall, tea-room, and many private apartments, was a gallery
of paintings selected from art centers in Italy, France,
Holland and Germany. Twenty-five thousand dollars was
paid to the widow of a French count for furniture and jewels
which had belonged to Napoleon I and Josephine, including
articles which had previously belonged to Charles X.

After the death of Monsieur Jumel, his widow married
Aaron Burr, whom she outlived, dying at the age of eighty-
nine, in 1866. From first to last the house on Harlem
Heights, back of Jersey City, sheltered at different periods
the most distinguished personages of colonial times, military
and civil, royalist and republican.

Turning to the New England colonies, we find a prevail-
ing style not altogether dissimilar to the Dutch, yet with
characteristics of its own equally well marked. Lands were

not possessed in large holdings by individuals, as in Virginia
and New York ; hence we have not the manor-house with its
aristocratic dimensions and accessories, but the farm and the
town house. The former was, for the first century, a very
plain, and often a very uncomfortable residence. It seldom
achieved more than a single story, with a steep roof that
slanted backward from the ridge pole, covering the lean-to.
The door was in the middle of the front, opening directly
into the kitchen or living-room, and without the shelter of a
porch. The windows were few, and glazed with small panes.
Before the door was a flat stone, in place of steps.

This entire absence of architectural effects in the early
New England house was not so much the expression of the
English Puritan character (although undoubtedly it affected
that of their descendants, as it was a revelation of the pov-
erty of their resources and the qualities of the climate.
Having to contend with a niggarly soil, short, scorching
summers, and long arctic winters, at the same time defend-
ing themselves from Indian attacks, left little time to think
of anything beyond the primary wants of existence. What-
ever pause came to them was required by their religion, in

the cultivation of that .self-abnegation which their circum-
.stances called for.

The interior of the early New England homestead was in
keeping with the exterior. The kitchen was the only habit-
able room in winter. Whatever of comfort it afforded was
imparted by the immense fireplace and chimney, where dur-
ing the winter months the hardwood logs were kept burning
continually. When bed-time came the huge " back-log ''
was heaped over with coals and covered with ashes, as care-
fully as a steamer's engineer banks his fires when his ship
is at rest. If it chanced that a heavy snow storm sifted an
avalanche of snow down the wide chimney during the night,
so much the worse for the early riser next morning. To
the New Englander fire-worship should have seemed per-
fectly logical.

In commending the ventilation afforded by colonial "in-
teriors," where the " great room " of a mansion might have
nine doors, and a chimney twelve feet square at its founda-
tion, we must not forget the frequency, of deaths by con-
sumption, and the sufferings of rheumatic old age, conse-
quent upon the unavoidable draughts. Our colonial ances-
tors usually had several wives in the graveyard, and a good
many of the fathers died before their time.

Notwithstanding these drawbacks, as time wore on the
homes of New England gradually acquired, and by very
reason of the difficulties to be overcome, more of the real
comforts of life than those of the more western or more south-
ern colonies. All the exigencies of Indian wars, hard winters
and hot summers were provided for.

Brick and stone houses were erected with particular care
for their solidity. Wooden buildings were constructed with
double walls interlined with brick, to resist Indian bullets.
Hidden closets and under-ground passages were in some in-
stances provided, with a view to the safety of the family in
case of attack. Attached to the kitchen was the wood-house
in which the year's store of cordwood was neatly piled.
Close by, and often under its roof, was the well which sup-
plied the household with water. In the tightly-walled and
capacious cellar were bins for fruit and vegetables. Some-
where off the kitchen were the pantry and dairy.

In supplying these numerous needs, colonial domestic
architecture became picturesque by its very homeliness.
The better class of houses in the early part of the eighteenth
century were still severely plain on the exterior, with steep
roofs, giving if needed, extra rooms in the attic, which usually
however, was used for storing unused articles, and relics.

The increase of wealth, and the residence among the
colonists of royal appointees, led gradually to the introduc-
tion of more varied and attractive styles. Porches, pedi-
ments, balustraded roofs, projecting wings and gables,
marked the later colonial dwellings. But the stately,
columned manor house of New York and Virginia was never
a feature of New England.

If we would study the life of the first half-dozen genera-
tions of Americans in this quarter of the United States, we
must look for it at the fireside, in the library, or in the halls
of old Harvard, founded in 1638, when Massachusetts Colony
was but eighteen years old. The founders turned from
heavy toil and savage warfare to religion, philosophy, poetry,
and patriotism, and were ever busy in " building better
than they knew," the only really free republic on earth.
They could afford to wait for results.

When we speak of colonial architecture, it should be re-

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membered that the several colonies represented separate
nationalities, and that America, like Rome, drew to itsel*
many peoples. Without the wealth of Rome, it adopted
that which was most convenient, rather than that which
was artistic. It will be well for us when onr day of luxury
is at hand, if we observe, as did the Greeks, simplicity with
refinement.

THE ELDORADO SCHOOL BUILDING, STOCKTON, CAL,

WE PUBLISH in this issue, accounts of three recently
erected Public School Buildings in this State. During
the last five years more attention has been paid to the con-

architect, at the present time, is to give his clients the benefit
of whatever he may know or possess and also (by being well
informed as to the various specialties) by combining the
knowledge of several, give his clients a completed structure
possessing all the modern features that make a building per-
fect.

In the matter of '■ plumbing " and "sanitation'' work a
like advancement has been made and the toilet rooms in these
buildings are as free from disagreeable odors as are our
parlors in our private homes.

A recent report from the Board of Health, on the "heating,
ventilating and sanitary system" in the El Dorado School
Building, Stockton, Cal., in connection with this subject,
will be of interest.

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struction of this class of building than ever before, and the
work has resolved itself into various specialties, the archi-
tect assuming the general responsibility for the exterior
design and planning the interior to best meet the require-
ments.

The matter of " lighting " has been one under discussion
for several years and has resulted in the general acceptance
of strong light from one side of class room only. Recent
opinion also proves '' green " in place of " black " for the
boards in the room. Perhaps of all specialties, the one com-
manding the most thought and attention at present time i.s
the matter of proper " warming and ventilating" and
thorough sanitation of this class of buildings. Every think-
ing man will at once realize the importance of pure air in
these crowded class rooms and how to obtain this at a nomi-
nal expense has engaged the thoughts of leading engineers
and mechanics throughout the world.

From the above it would appear that one duty of the

Stockton. Cal., Dec. 23, 1898.

To the Honorable Hoard of Education of ilie Cilv of Stockton.

L-VDiES AND Gentlemen: — The request of your
Honorable Body that the Board of Health examine the
heating and ventilating system and water flush closet ap-
paratus inserted in the El Dorado School Building, was re-
ferred by said Board to the Committee on Public Buildings,
consisting of the undersigned and Dr. Fitzgerald.

Accompanied by Di. Fitzgerald and Health Office Ruggles,
I have made a close inspection of the El Dorado School
Building as regards its sanitar_\- conilition, its warming and
ventilating system, lighting, etc.

The building seems well adapted to its requirements as to
room and arrangement. The water closets and urinals are
the most perfect system that could be possibly had, being
free from all possible odor and so ventilated as to make it
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other part of the building. The closets and urinals are ar-
ranged with automatic flushes that can be regulated to flush
any number of times per hour desired.

The heating and ventilation are accomplished by a most
perfect system, by which a large amount of fresh air is
warmed but not overheated, and admitted into the rooms in
such a manner as not to produce a draught, an amount of
impure air equal in volume to the pure air admitted being
withdrawn from tlie floor where the impure air is most apt
to be found.

By the most careful tests we found that the entire air of
the room was changed at least 7'.> times an hour, keeping
the air fresh and pure and giving the room a fresh, spring-
like feeling. A test for carbonic acid gas the most contam-
inating element to be found in crowded and poorly ventilated
rooms, gave as a result an imount of said gas scarcely above
that of the out door air, thus proving beyond a doubt that
the system is a perfect success and that the children who at-

children are too warm, some too cold and all with cold feet
and hot heads. To fully appreciate the condition of most of
our schools and to understand what they should be, one
should read a paper which I carefully prepared and read
before the San Joaquin County Medical Society in March
1895, after having visited most of the school buildings in
company of the School Board.

With due appreciation of its importance, this report is
respectfully submitted.

(Signed) S. B. Davis, M. D.

Chairman Com. on Public Buildings of Board of Health.

We have carefully read the above report submitted by
Mr. Davis, Chairman of the Committee on Public Building-:,
and heartily endorse it and concur in all its suggestions and
recommendations.

^Signed) William E. Gibbons, M. D.: W. W. Fitz-
gerald, M. D.: S. N. Cross, M. D.; C. A. Ruggles, M. D.

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tend the El Dorado School have nothing to fear from a cold
or vitiated atmosphere. Contageous disease in such a
school if once introduced, would not have the tendency to
spread, as in those without these very excellent sanitarv
advantages. The children would average better scholars
and brighter students and make better citizens, when grown
to manhood or womanhood, than will those attending schools
unprovided with equal sanitar\- appliances.

During the past school year Drs. Ruggles. Fitzgerald and
myself have visited many of the school buildings of this City
to investigate and if possible suggest improvements in their
sanitary condition.

We found in most buildings, the heating and ventilating
were about as imperfect as possible. Many of the rooms
crowded with from 40 to 55 children are warmed with stoves
and ha\'e no means of ventilation provided, excepting such
as is most likely to remove the warm air and admit the cold
air in such a manner as to give draughts affecting the
children within the immediate vicinity. Thus some of the

THE ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES OF BRICK AND TERRA

COTTA,

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LTHOUGH a great deal is known con-
cerning the acoustic properties of
wood, and of various metals used in
construction, it is not a little remark-
able that analogous properties in
brick, tile, faience and terra cotta
should be so little understood. This
i\ ignorance arises in great measure
' " from the circumstance that both
physicists and architects have con-
tented tliemselves hitherto by considering acoustics from the
point of view of the shape of interiors of buildings only.
Or, in"a secondary way, the materials lining the walls, and
such as may be regarded as capable of reinforcing sound,

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have received some attention. As a matter of fact, in many
large buildings such things as resonant boards, reflectors,
and match-board dados are quite subservient to the chief
materials of construction as often laid bare in the walls of
the higher part of the building inside. Again, we com-
monly find that at least .some considerable part of the walls
is lined with clay goods in .some shape, .such as tiles, glazed
panels, and the like.

Everybody who has studied the acoustics of large build-
ings admits that the chief enemy to deal with is reflection of
sound, which produces echoes and general uncertainty in
hearing, no matter whether the lecturer be strong or weak
in voice. Consequently we find that when, the building
having been newly put up, the acoustic proiierties are bad,
the first thing the architect flies to is that which he under-
stands best, namely wood. During the present century

utilized for the performance of music, we commonly find
that attempts are made to lessen it by using drapery. An
interior, designed by the architect to show off its noble pro-
portions, or enriched by the frescoes of some Royal Acad-
emician, or embellished by beautiful marble panelling and
mouldings, is thus ruined. For the right interpretation
and appreciation of orchestral music it is absolutely essential
to stifle echo at its birth. We should hear only that which
proceeds direct from the executants to our ears, and the
harmony should not be disturbed by the reverberation of the
musical notes from side to side of the building. It is to be
noted that intensity of the sound is not the leading factor
in such a case as this. If a little water be violently thro-vn
on to the .surface of a smooth-faced wall it glances off, and
the same thing will happen with a large quantity ; on the
other hand, if either the large or the small quantity be

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there has been quite a boom in that material, though we
ought not to torget the metal reflector placed over the pulpit
in St. Paul's Cathedral, which has been so successful in that
particular case.

Yet, but a little consideration of some elementary prob-
lem in physics suffices to show that wood is by no means
always desirable, or can be in any way successful, in the
interior of many edifices. Wood is a great reiiiforcer of
sound by reason of its elasticity, but that very property is
disastrous in certain interiors.

Sound is most perfectly reflected from smooth surfaces,
and when acoustics of the interior are bad owing to form of
construction, and reflection is wanted, what could be better
than glazed surfaces ? Large glazed tiles, or faience work in
panels, are most admirably adapted for the purpose, but
how often do architects use them for their acoustic proper-
ties. On the other hand, when owing to interior shape of
the building reflection from the walls is not wanted, where
can any better material than porous clay-goods be found ?
When echo is too manifest, and the building is largely

thrown on to a wall having a porous surface much in either
case will soak in. And so it is with sound. If the grand
interior which we have just been alluding to were constructed
of porous clay-goods, the architect, the Royal Academician,
and the embellisher still have their chance, and the drapery
could be done without.

We do not ask modern artists, with all their fanatic and
aesthetic ideas, to succuinl> to science or to pander to the
worker in clay, but we are perfectly justified in reminding
them that many of the ancient works of art which they all
but worship are the work of clayworkers. They seem to
forget this. Their ideas are confined (like the latest craze
in art ) in straight lines and angles ; they have set up for
themselves a certain number of cast-iron regulators, which
may he likened unto the by-laws of a county Council. They
can see art in ancient chiy-vvork, but not in modern — that is
because they have moulded themselves into that train of
thought. Once get rid of that, and we can furnish both the
artist and the architect with materials such as the ancients
had in the interior of their buildings, which were then, and

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69

are now, in many respects acoustically perfect, which were
then, and are now (in ancient structures) admired for their
artistic beauty.

We have said that clay work is often superior to wood
work for acoustic purposes ; we will substantiate that point
by referring more particularly to the merits and defects of
both for the uses named. Let us begin with wood. Here
we have a material with a fibre ; we catmot get wood with-
out fibre. Fibres act as wires and are conductors of sound
like the latter. Consequently if sound strikes a match-board
surface, much of it is immediately given a biased direction
in the direction of the fibres. This bias is useiul when the
wood is to act as a species of sounding-board, but when
echoes are to be minimized (as is more frequently the case)
it is to be deprecated. Wood with knots isj better as retard-
ing the propagation of sound within the fibres, than is wood
with straight fibres.

But for sound-proof walls, if wood is to be employed, it
has to be cut in such a way as to make the general construc-
tion somewhat expensive. Now all this can be done away
with if such a material as terra-cotta be employed. The
velocity of sound in a body is a fair index of the use of that
body for acoustic purposes. As would naturally be sup-
posed, tlie velocity is not so great in loosely compacted
materials as in those more closely aggregated. If the object
in the wall be to stop sound from going through it, then it
might be lined with exceedingly porous terra-cotta. If, on
the other hand, the surface is to be of a neutral character,
terra-cotta with a "semi-vitreous" face is more suitably
employed. If, as in many small country churches, the upper
parts of the wall above the dado are to be left bare, the bricks
showing should al(\'ays have a fairly hard surface so as not
to .soak in the sound too much. But, for a church having a
central dome, underneath the centre of which the pulpit is
to be usually placed, the interior of the dome if left bare
(commonly the case with small churches) should be made
of strong rubbers, and we should not object to the light
porous kieselguhr brick for such a purpose.

It may be taken for granted that the velocity of sound is
greatest in hard brick, such as ruabonreds, metalline, hard
blues, firebrick, and stocks, and least in gaults, ordinary
reds, and sand rubbers. To recapitulate, therefore, the
former class should be employed for conducting and rein-
forcing sound, and the latter for the rever.se — as sound-proof
materials, and in stifling echoes.

Majolica and faience, when used in bioad and flat surfaces,
must increase echo, and when used very thin must be fairly
resonant ; when much broken up, however, either by fre-
quent jointing, or when projecting in pattern, sunk or raised,
its effects must be mainly of a neutral character.

The problem of the obnoxious party w'all may be readih'
solved by using soft brick jointed with good mortar, taking
that the wall is solid throughout ; the difficulty of noise in
flats from one floor to the other might be very considerably
done away with by using majolica and faience ceiling
mouldings for all angles, and by constructing the tace of the
wall of the porous brickwork, faced by plaster of a more or
less porous character. Sound reflectors for public building,
not for reinforcement of sound, but for giving it direction,
would be more suitable when of porous earthenware, and
this would be much less unsightly than metal reflectors and
tubes.

In short, the capabilities of clay goods in the directions
indicated for assisting and modifying sound, are much more
worthv the attention of architects than has hitherto been

thought : less worthy materials have had a long trial, now
give "brick, tile and terra cotta " a better chance. — Clay
Record.

The maitagetnent of this jam nal desires to extend a cordial
invitation to all architects on this coast and elsewhere to C07iltib-
ute designs for publicatio7i.

Drawings should be made with perfecUy black lines on a
stnooth white surface. Good tratings, if made 7vith black ink,
answer the purpose.

The designs selected will be published ivithout charge. All
drawings, whether accepted or not, -will be retutned to thcii au-
thors, who must bear express charges both ways.

WILM£DIXG SCHOOL of Industrial Arts, Corner of
Seventeenth and Utah Streets. Curlett & McCaw,
Architects.

O'TORES and flats for the Phelan Estate corner South
^ Park and Third street, Curlett & McCaw, Architects.

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OMPETITION Design for frame business block. Martens
& Coffee Architects.

PERSPECTIVE View, Salinas High School, L. P. Stone,
Architect.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

TITHE results of .some experiments to ascertain the most
1 effective material for checking the percolation of water
through brick or stonework are given by Mr. A. W. Hale
in a recent number of the Engineering and Mining Journal.
The investigation was mainly carried out in connection with
the new Croton aqueduct of New York, and the substances
employed in the experiments were numerous and varied.
It was found that Portland cement gave the best results,
and that the hydro-carbons, which are commonly regarded
as suitable materials for rendering brick or stone impervious
to water, oxidized by exposure to air and gradually disap-
peared. It was also found that a brick was rendered ini-

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pervious to water \>y cement more rapidh- when the cement
was applied as a wash by means of a brush than when ap-
plied with a trowel in the usual manner. A brick which
had been treated with four cement washes was found at the
expiration of two months to be quite impervious to water,
even under a pressure of two hundred pounds per square
inch.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

IF Andrew Carnegie has mastered the art of making money,
he has been equally conspicuous in a discreet but
munificent manner of giving it away. In the course of the
last twenty-five years he is credited with giving away
$17,000,000 for public purposes. He is evidently a robust
believer in educating the people, and in the forces for good
that are the dynamics of intelligence. His benefactions to
libraries have been ungrudging and wide-spread. Among
nineteen of these the iron king has distributed not less than
$5,483,000, ranging from $8000 to $3,000,000. These are
big figures, and are but a portion of what has really been a
massive benefaction to human good. Nor has the water all
gone over the dam. — The Age of Steel.

'TT FARM of three hundred and fifty acres is being worked
f\. by electric power in the state of New York. There are
two waterfalls on the farm, and these furnish the power for
operating the electric plant. One motor, of ten horse-power,
operates a hay cutting machine, another a threshing machine,
and another a circular saw for cutting Jlogs. The dwelling
house is well lighted and is also heated by electricity.
Cooking is done by electricitv and churns, milk separators
and other dairy appliances are operated by the same agency.
The power is also used for lighting barns and other buildings.
As more power is generated than is necessary, the surplus
is rented to two knitting factories. This is claimed to be
one of the most complete and unique installations ever yet
made on a farm, and its success will probably lead to others
of its kind, with like facilities of water power being on equal
terms. — The Age 0/ Steel

'Q'T a meeting of the Franklin Institut
fx. Prof. Edward J. Houston speaks of

ite long since past
the physiological
effects of alternating currents of high frequency. He divides
electric discharges into three varieties. First, galvanic
currents ; second, alternating current, commonly called
faradic; and third, electro statis discharges which may be
called Franklinic currents. It seems as though Franklinic
and faradic currents produce about the same effect upon the
muscles. .Another fact is equally true that as the rapidity
of alternation increases, the severity of the physioloo-ical
effects decreases until when enormously high frequencies
are reached, the discharges become harmless. These facts
have been demonstrated by Dr. Tatum for comparatively
high frequencies and by Nikola Tesia for enormously high
frequencies. To quote from Tesla, we conclude with the
following : "I have found that by using the ordinary low
frequencies the physiological effects of the current required
to maintain at a certain degree of brightness a tube four
feet long provided at the ends with outside and inside con-
den.ser coatings is so powerful that I think it might produce
serious injuries to tho.se not accu.stomed to such shocks ;
whereas with 20,000 alternations per .second the tube may
be maintained at the same degree of brightness without
any effect being felt."— 77/f Eleetrieal Age.

San FKANf:isco Chaptek, American Institute of Archi-
TECT.a, meets second Friday of each montli at 408 California street,
at -1 p. m.

Seth Babso.m, Pres. H, A. Schultz, Vice-Pre.s.

.1. W. Reii), ,Seo. John M. Curtis, Treas.

Southern California Chapter American Institute of
.\rchitects. meets first Wednesday of e;)ch month at 114 Spring
street, Los Ai.f?eles, Cal.

A. B. Benton, Pres. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

John P. Kkempet,, Sec't. August Wackkrrarth, Treas.

Washingion (Chapter American In.stitute of Archi-
tects, regular meetings at 8 o'clock p. M., tlie first Friday of eaoli
iiiontli, e.xcept July and August.

Wm. E. Boone, Pres. Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.

(^HARLES W. S.mtnders, Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Association of Architects of Arizona, meetings lield at
Plioenix, Arizona.

D. W. Millard, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Technical Society of the Pacific CoAf3T, meets first Friday
of eacli montli at Academy of Sciences Building.
Geo. W. Percy, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Otto Von Gei.dern, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Master Plumbers' Association, meets every first and third
Friday of eacli month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Britt, Pres. J. L. E. Firman, See.

Builders' E.ychange, Directors meet tir.-^t Friday in each
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

Masons' and Builders' A.ssociation, meet first Friday even-
ing of eacli mouth.

Adam Beck, Pres. M. V. Brady, See.

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71

THE STATES AGAINST THE TRUSTS,

TALKING ALONG A RAY OF LIGHT.

HILE it is unfortunate, it was inevitable,
that the anti-trust agitation should develop
a difference of views as to where the proper
l»)wer is lodged for the suppression of the
trusts. The dual character of our govern-
ment affords a basis for honest differences
on this point, especially as to many of the suggested
methods of heroic procedure against the evil. Hence it
happens that we find the opinion of the Attorney-General
of the United States opposed to that of Justice Harlan, of
the United States Supreme Court, on the general proposition
that the Federal Government is competent to deal with the
trusts. The Attorney-General holds, in effect, that domestic
corporations must be controlled by the States ; while in his
dissent from the opinion of the Supreme Court in the Sugar
Trust case, Justic Harlan expressed him.self in this wise :

" We have before us the caseof a combination which abso-
lutely controls, or may, at its discretion, control, the price
of all the refined sugar in this country. Suppose another
combination, organized for private gain and to control prices,
should obtain possession of all the large flour mills in the
United States : another of all the grain elevators ; another
of all the oil territory ; another of all the salt-producing
regions ; another of all the cotton mills, and another of all
the great establishments for slaughtering animals and the
preparation of meats. What powder is competent to protect
the people of the United States against such dangers except
a national power — one that is capable of exerting its sover-
eign ruthority throughout every part of the territory and
over all the people of the nation ? "

It is not to be denied, to be sure, that Congress may not
in a variety of ways hamper and discourage the trust move-
ment— as, for instance, by the enactment of a law placing all
foreign merchandise competitive with trust products on the
free list ; but as against congressional power of extirpation
by taxation, or by means quite as drastic and even more
direct, constitutional questions are interposed in number.

Inasmuch as delay favors the trusts ; gives strength to
their commercial and financial standing, and opportunity
and encouragement for their further formation — it is evident
that if the evil is to be checked before it has run its full
course, the States must attack it upon their own account,
without reference to anything the Federal Government may
or may not do in the fulness of time.

This is the Texas view of the situation, and it is a sensi
ble and business-like one. Governor Sayres of that State
has determined, according to newspaper reports, to call a
conference of the Governors and Attorney-Generals of the
Southern and Western States for the purpose of " discussing
and agreeing upon a concerted and effective policy and line
of leo-islation against trusts and monopolies." This confer-
ence will recommend to the Legislature of the several States
represented in it such measure as will, if enacted, insure
uniform and effective laws for trust suppression.

There is no doubt that if such a programme as this is
followed by fifteen or twenty, or more, of the Southern and
Western States the subjugation of the trusts will be assured.
But can such concert of action be had ? Still, the plan is a
good one, even if it cannot be carried out — and it is certainly
■worth the trying.— 7";%^ A^-e of Steel.

IT SEEMS very much like a fair)- tale to hear of a public
exhibition being given showing how human intelligence
can be transmitted along a beam of light. At the Electrical
Exhibition, on Saturday afternoon, May 13th, the radiophone
was shown in operation. This is an instrument of such
construction that by means of a search light beam, speech
can be transmitted a distance of seventy-five yards and heard
with distinct enunciation. The property of selenium makes
it immediately susceptible to the influence of light .so that
if used in conjunction with some variable light producing
apparatus a telephone in circuit with it will give issuance
to .sounds in perfect harmony with these optical changes.
A system of this kind can truly be called wireless telephony
thus giving prominence to this latest exposition as the first
in the world's history in which telegraphing and telephon-
ing was carried on without a visible intervening medium
between the transmitter and receiver. We remember in the
fables of the Arabian Nights of the magic eye piece by
means of which one of the characters delineated there was
able to see the actions and motions of his friends though
miles away from them. We have practically reached that
state of ideal development, for at this present hour it is
possible to .send sketches over the wire through a distance
of hundreds of miles, to send speech and signals through the
ethereal atmosphere without employing the familiar means
hitherto in use. Tesla's idea of transmitting power in vast
quantities without wires at a distance far above the upper
strata of clouds is one which may receive considerable at-
tention in the near future. Within the last fifty years
Americans have begun to invent and apply the forces of
nature for many utilitarian purposes. If progress keeps up
at the rate indicated there is much truth in the statement
" that the marvels of the times have not yet appeared " for
it seems very likely that many of our fondest delusions will

be shattered by .scientific successes which may strike out
from Funk & Wagnall's dictionary the word "imposible."
The radiophone represents an old principle through a new-
construction, but selenium, the metal utilized, seems to be
permanently as.sociated with all experiments that lead us to
hope that images and speech will some day be transmitted
commercially without wires. In our efforts to reach a higher
fflficiency in mechanical and commercial operations we are
not over-reaching our.selves in directing investigations along
such a channel of inquiry. The wireless telegraph system
has come to stay. Why not wireless telephony? — The
Electrical Age,

NOTE,

It Pleases us to notice the return to this city of Mr. M.
S. James, agent of the J. L. Mott Iron Works, whose ofiBce
in San Francisco is in the Flood Building. This firm has
agencies in all the large cities of the United States, and
furnishes the latest improvements in plumbing to builders
throughout the country. Mr. James is a genial gentleman,
and all around, up-to-date man. Call on him.

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NEW YORK SURPRISED HI

•IT YOUNG Frenchman, wealthy, educated, and of an in-
j »■ ve.stigating turn of mind, departed for home a few days
ago, taking with him some remarkable impressions of New
York. He spent two weeks in this city, and, having some
excellent letters of introduction, he met many persons well
qualified to show him the sights of the American metropolis.
Although an experienced traveler in European lands, this
young Frenchman had never before been in the United
States, and he frankly admitted that objects were presented
to his view here such as he never saw before. Being im-
pressionable, he naturally fell a victim to the irrepressible
New York practical joker.

The tall office buildings astonished this visitor, and after
luncheon one day on the thirty-sixth floor (as he believed)
of one of them, he readily swallowed the yarn that vegetables
and poultry were raised on the roof, because it would cost
too much to get them at the markets.

While riding up Broadway with a waggish friend a few
days before he went home, he noticed for the first time a
slender thread of steam curling up from a manhole. "What
is that ?" he asked.

" Oh, that is one of the vents of the public radiator," was
the reply.

"Public radiator," exclaimed the Frenchman. "You
don't mean to tell that the streets here are heated by steam ?"

"Certainly, in cold weather," was the unblushing an-
swer. "Don't you feel warm and comfortable?"

"Indeed, I do," responded the Frenchman, enthusias-
tically. " But I never heard of such a thing as heating the
streets of a great city. Well, well. New York certainly
does beat the world." — Heating and Ventilating.

HYDRAULIC MORTAR.

CEMENT and mortar tests have been so extensively made
and discussed that the subject may seem almost ex-
hausted, but the value of such tests depends so much upon
the manner in which thev are conducted and investigated
that a study as scientific as that made by M. Feret, the
head of the laboratory of the Fonts et Chaussees at Boulogne,
and published in the Bulletin de la Societe d' Encourage-
ment demands recognition.

M. Feret first describes and tabulates the extensive series
of tests for resistance to tension, compression, piercing, and
shearing which were made in the laboratory under his
charge, the same Portland cement being used in all cases, in
connection with various kinds of natural and artificial sands,
the intention being to investigate rather the physical proper-
ties of various mixtures than the comparative merits of
different cements. The results are given in tabular form,
and also plotted in curves, showing graphically the general
behavior of the materials, after which the effect of variations
in a series of test samples is discussed.

Attention is called to the fact that widely different results
may be obtained from the same material, according to the
manner in which the tests are made, and emphasis is
strongly laid upon the point that tests are not comparable
unless they have been made in the same manner.

In tests for flexure, for instance, the size of the specimen
of great importance, since the distance of the outer anj

more resistant portion from the neutral axis has a great in-
fluence upon the result, and in general the greatest resist-
ance of any specimen is found in that portion nearest the
exterior. An unequal distribution of stresses must, there-
fore, appear in tension tests as well as in those for flexure,
and this equality is still greater when the mixture is not
perfectl}' homogeneous.

According to the theory of resistance of materials, tests
by flexure and by tension shonld lead to the same ultimate
strength, but deductions based upon materials of supposedly
perfect elasticity do not hold good for mortars, especially as
the point of rupture is approached. M. Durand-Claye has
shown that the resistance deduced from flexure tests is al-
most double that obtained from direct tension, and the tests
of M. Feret bear out the fact that there is a definite ratio
between the two resistances — namely, the resistance by flex-
ure is to_ that by tension as 1.89 to i, or, in round numbers,
as 2 to I .

Similar relations were deduced between the resistance to
compression and to shearing and punching, a constant and
proportional ratio being found. There does not appear,
however, to be any such proportionality existing between
the results obtained by tension and by compression tests,
and two different mortars having the same resistance under
compression may show very different results in tension.
As a result of much experience deduced from many tests, M.
Feret states tnat he believes the test by compression gives
the real measure of the coherence of a mortar more nearly
than does a tension test. In all cases the compression tests
gave more uniform and consistent results, both for large and
small specimens and for various conditions of homogeneit5\

The most important part of M. Feret's paper, however, is
that relating to the physical constitution of a hydraulic
mortar, especially with regard to the size of ultimate parti-
cles of the materials employed, and to the thoroughness of
the admixture.

For a fine sand the resistance to crushing is much greater
than for a coarse sand, the proportion of sand to cement
being the same in both cases. A tabulated series of tests,
using a constant quantity of cement and sand, but with dif-
ferent proportions of fine and coarse sand, showed that the
resistance to compression was two and one-half times greater
with find sand than with coarse, and corresponding varia-
tions appeared with the other mixtures.

An approximate measure of the nature of a mortar in this
respect may be obtained by determining the density, or, as
M. Feret calls it, the "compactness," of the mixture, since
this bears a relation to the proportion of voids between the
particles, which doubtless plays an important part in the
strength of the mortar. In plotting the results of the tests
made with sands of various degrees of fineness M. Feret
uses the ingenious form of triangular pyramid adopted by
Professor Thurston in his investigation of the strength of
various bronzes, and in this manner the results are shown
with a clearness not otherwise possible. Similar diagrams
are given for mixtures of sand, cement and pulvarized slag,
and the paper closes with data as to the effect of the addition
of a proportion of puzzolana to cement and sand, especially
for hydaaulic mortars which are to lie exposed to the action
of sea-water. — Clay Record.

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Abrahainson, P.; patent ventilators 123

Adams, John G.; contractor and builder 270

Alameda Briek & Tile Co.; brick 170

Arizona Sjiinlst'.ne Co.; building stone 326

Bass-lliitcr Paint- Co.; paints, oils and varnishes... l:i(i

Batenian iiros.; contractors and builders 236

Beck, Adam; mas n and builder 11

Bell, Wm.; contractor and bu Ider 75

Bibb Lumber Co., D. W

Belllngham Bay Im'p. Co; lumber 2\\

Boyd, Robert; inaHon and builder 77

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 31

Brady, U. E.; mason and builder 360

Brennen, D. J.; mason and builder 51

Brennan James, plasterers 151)

Britt, James E.; plumber 36

Brode. K.; iron works 295

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2(i0

Burnham, Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell, E. H.; building material 146

Burt, W.J.; house mover 296

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Art tilass Works 63

California Electrical Works 233

Califijmia Mills; planing mills 300

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.; brieic manufacturer 282

Bignami and Masow 133

Cartwriglit, D. M.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contraetor and builder 62

Chemical Paint Co 317

Chisholm, C; contractor and builder 44

Clark, N. A Sons; terracotta, etc 290

Clawson, L. E., & Co.; patent chimneys 66

Coghlan. Frank; plasterer 91

Collin & Gunn; lathers 114

Concannon Wm., contractor and builder 24

Conlin & Roberts; metal roofers 90

Coppieters it Mockel; grill work

Cowell. H. & <"o.; linif, cement, lire brick, etc 7

Crichton, Peter; contractor and builder 339

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; Eagle Sheet Metal Works 313

Currie Donald; contractor and builder 227

Currle, Robert; contractor and builder 143

Gushing- Wetmore Co.; concrete and artificial stone 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator 80

Davies, E.; plasterer 42

Davis, Geo. & Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., & Sons; contractors and builders 131

Degan, Patrick; stone contractor 366

Dillon, David; teamster and contractor 139

Donovan, M. J.; painter 121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 364

Dunham, Carrigan it Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Works 64

Elam, A Knowles, carpenters and builders 202

Excelsior Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennall, M. & Son; masons and builders 58

Field, Wm. J.icontractorand builder 89

Field. Z. 0 128

Flanagan, L. G.; lime and cement 63

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 254

Box No.
Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 164

Fortin Brick Co 98

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. & Co.; paints, oils and glass 333

Furness, John; contractor aii<i t)Uilder 152

Geler. Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

Giletll. Nccondo; artitlcial stone .-308

(iillogley, (teo.; teaming 324

Girvih & Eyre; Importers „

(iliidding, McHean ic Co.; architectural terra cotta..ie2

(Joklen West Iron Works, Dyer Bros 64

(ioodman, Geo.; artificial stone, etc 334

Grannis, J, G. «t Co.; steam healing, etc 331

Gray Bros.- artiHcial stone and concrete worlc 86

Grlese, Carl; artificial stone and concrete work 231

Hammond. Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen, F. L.; contractor and builder 108

Hansen, M & Co.; planing mill 187

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris & Jones, Lumber Dealers

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Ilcidt, W.; cornice works 264

Htn/.rl, i-;d. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Hcrrint-'. H.; mill work 70

Hllle, Wni.; cornice works 210

Hindes, Ed. H., A Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. V.; painter 25

Hock, T. &S01'; masons and builders 232

Hoffman, V.; mason and builder 9

Holmes. H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268

Hooper, ('. A., & Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

H uribui , R. P.; builder 156

Ickelheimcr, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Ingerson A Gore; contractors and builders 'X7

Jacks, Henrjj contractor and builder 267

Jackson, P. H. & Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 301

Jesse, Geo. R.; si air builder 102

Jordan D., A Son; masons and builders 57

Joshua Hcndy Machine Works 188

Judsou Mnfg. Co \im

Ktatiiiti. M. Artificial stone 127

Keatinge. R.. Artificial Stone 13

Kelleher, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pa<-ific Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. 11.; painter and decorator 199

Kent, S. H.; contractor and l)iiilder 190

Kern, F. W.: contractor and builder 22.3

Kittredge, E. H. A (■<>.; sash, doors and blinds 20-1

Knox A Cook; contractors and builders 244

Kuss. P. N.; painler. decorator and wood finisher..307

Lang, Geo. R.; contraetor and builder 214

Larsen, H. H.; mason and builder 33

Leahy, D.; plasterer 344

Leonard, J., Concrete and Artificial Stone 306

Leprohon, P.; steam and hot water heating ' 2^9

Logan, J. ¥a adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas A Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348

Maguire. A. B.; lime, lath>, I'last.r, cement, etc 26;J

Maguire. James A.; manufacturer's agent 120

Manglesdorf, M.; Electrical Maintenance Co 350

Man^rurn ^V < )iicr; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. ..294

Market sircci Planing Mill 252

McCarthy, .John; mason and builder 168

McClure, H. N.: teaming and grading 169

McElroy, A,; ('(uit rat; tor and builder 211

McGilvray Stone Co.; stone contractor 340

McGowan, M.; mason and builder 17

McKee, John; stair builder 262

McLachlan/l'. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder 113 j

McPliee A Co.; stone contractors 256 1

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84 ,

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard; contracrtor and builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse, J. J.; plasterer 97

Mulcahy, J.; mason and builder .55

Niehaus. Edward F. A Co.; hardwood lumber 205

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting, C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

O'Brien, P. R. A Son; plumbers 65

Box No.

O'Connor, Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle. John; contractor and builder 215

0*Sullivan, D.; mason contractor .277

Pacific Bridge Co 40

Pacific Rellning A Roofing Co ,'346

Pacific l.,umljer Co 3tg

Pacific Manufacturing Co., Mill Work .'"

Pacific iioiiiug Mills ..192

Paehtz, Gus. J.; electrician, etc gi

Palace Hardware Co.; builders' hardware .292

Parafline Paint Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick J72

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders .!!.!. 122

Petersen Brick Co.; original red pressed brick 68

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Pllngst, F. L., hardwood yg

Please, Henry; ma-son and builder .^299

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and raiser 217

Rae. James; stone contractor '56

Ralston Iron Works .!!. J75

Raymond Granite Co.; contractors for stone workll65

Reichley Geo.; contractor and builder 109

Keiglc A Jamie.'^on; machine white washing 24U

Remillard Brick Co.; pressed stock and comroon

hrlck ^78

Richardson A Gale; masons and builders 328

RtchmuHer, Geo.; door opener 355

Riley John F.; masons and builders ...329

Ringrose, R.; mason anti builder .'. ig

Rijblnson A Gilksplc; contractors and bulldersl! .'.Ill

R<)eklin Granite Co.; granite work 69

Rosenbaum, Fr. H.; glass 95

Rufllno A Bianchi; marble !'.... .219

Sacramento Trausporlation Co.; patent and stock

brick 332

S. F. Lime A Mortar Co. C. Bennet 246

San Francisco Lumber Co „.. 157

San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works 7 ji91

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 288

San Jose Brick Co,; brick '',.., 5

Saunders, J. S. W.; contractor and bulIderi.!!!!i.."!2S0

.Schroedcr, Wm.;art glass „.,„'. 83

Scott A Van Arsdale LumberCo ........193

Sessions. M. P 304

Smith. .1. W.; carpenter ! ! 71

Smith A Young: building supplies ZJA

Smiili A Quimby: street contractors 07

sncll. E. L.; lime and plaster !.!l01

Snook, W. S. A Son; plumbers .372

Souie Bros.; carpenters ', gj

Steiger, A., Sons; architectural terra colla !"l34

Stevens, F. M.; patent chimneys ]5

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotla Co .'..]... 297

Stralton, Jno. S.; house mover ......SffiS

Sullivan, J. F.; painter and decorator ]. 1

Sullivan. Tim; carpenter .V. 83

Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming .....148

Sweeney, Daniel; carpenter 325

Sweeney, G. C; plum»)er ..Vio

Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co ]289

Tay. Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies /"32I

Tobin, J. R.; plasterer 173

Towle A Broad well "298

Trotter. John; contractorand builder ....\..2b\

Tupper, O. M.; lime 281

Tuttle. John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 79

Union LumberCo.; lumber 335

Vermont Marble Co ".

Vulcan Iron Works .'.'...284

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator. ..!]]] !312

Wagner, J. Ferd; mason and builder. igi

Walker, George H.; carpenter ....367

Warren, C. A.; grading /272

Wastiburn A Moeu Mnfg. Co gjo

Wasliington Street Plaining Mill '..",*, 48

Waterhouse, C. J ..'.78

Watson. W. C; plasterer „ '99

Western Granite A Marble Cv> .VZ3I6

Western Iron Works „ __ J7j

White Bros.; carpenters „..„„ !!l237

Wliite Bros.; hardwood lumber ™"Zl45

Whittle. H.; mason and builder „ ,'"„, go

Williams. F. A.; contractor and builder ...178

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber 354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber .238

Wilson, James A.; mason and builder ...".."221

Wilkie, Andrew; planing mill .305

W'ilkie Andrew, Jr !.!.! 125

Worrel. C. R.; mason and builder ......._..„ 2

West Coast Wire \Vorks ~. IziZ

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Prooflng Co........

Yates A Co.; paints 349

Young. .S -T., grading and teaming 33(i

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Vnllcjo neaa Webster. To build; o, Mrs. Jessie T.
Boyce; a, A. Nordin; c, C. Koenlg; cost 8.13fl4.

Van Ness near Green. To build- o, Clias. Heinz; a,
(J. A. MeussdorlTer; c, H. T. Qreib; signed, May 29;
nied, June 2, cost $4750. Plumbing, etc; c, W. J. J.
Weekes; cost 8000.

Van Ness Ave. and Jackson. Additions and altera-
tions; o, M. Heller; a, J. Krafrt; cost 81789.

WaNlilneton and Laguna. Wiring for electric
llKlit; o, W. G: Irwin; a:Reld Bros; c, Cal. electric
works; sij^ned, '.Sune ti; (lied, .lunc 19; cost 8-i24i.
Carpentry: c, Hansbrough A Rot)erts; cost 84291}
Tin and galvanized iron work; cost ?I419. I'luniblnt;*
etc; e, W. 1'". Wilson; cost $0139.

Waslilngton nearDevisadero. To build; o, Jeanetto
Clabrougb- a, C. A. Meussdorffer; c, i*. asters & Crea
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filed, June 6; cost 852()7.

Vine and Arch. To build; o, B. M. Newcomb; a,
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PALO ALTO

Stanford Univer.sity. Carpenter work, etc; o, Mrs.
Jiliie Stanford: a, H. A. Schulze; c, K. P. Hurburt; ,
signed. May 16; filed. May 31; cost 832,000. Grading,
etc; c, Geo. Goodman; cost 820,04.'i. Sand st<uie, etc;
c, McFllvray Stone Co; ccst $79,879.

HAN LEANDKO

Block 31. To build; o. R. ('. Al-chbishop of s. F;
a, C. J. I- Devlin; c, Phil. Sheridan, cost 8:i.j:)7,

SAN RAFAEL

Fourth and B. Two-!?tory brick- o, Mr. McNear; a,
Chas. Pafl'; c, RoddA Rodd; cost$84.W.

STOCKTON
West Popular. Cottage; owner, Frank Goodcll;
architects, Beasley & Son; contractor, C. M. Lons:
cost 81869.

Foundation for Stockton -"ail" Building; |W. W.
Gates architect: brick and stone work by Doyle A
Son, contractors; balance of work by R. Powell, con-
traclor, cost 828,000.

Residence for H. Williamson, corner of Sutter
and Oak streets; Geo. Rushforth, architect; H. W.
Murray contractor; cost 84800.

West Acacia near Flkorapo. Residence; Frankin
Davis owner; Geo. Rushford, architect; C. M. Louk,
contractor; cost 83157.

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Stock carried in Los Angeles by

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

fVoL. XX. No. 6.

Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

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Valuable i;iloiinat ion Culled From our Excluuiges 93

Hydraulic Pilc-Siiiking Macliine

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BIIII.DI1V4) NEWIil.

Arlinston Ave. near Misnel- Tu Iniild; o, Maiy
Hansen; c, Andrew Cliristlansen; signed and filed,
July 2H; cost $8WI0.

Baker and Hroiidway. To build; o, I>. L Bliss; a, ;
miss & Fai ille; c, \V. H. Bagge; signed, Aug. 21; filed,
.•\.Hg 21; cost$lS,12.").

Beale near Howard. E.xcavatiou, elc, fer two-story
bricl£; o, W. K. Whittier; a, Edward K. Swain;

Echly near Devisadero. To build; o, E. Ct. Black;
a, B. J. cliDcb; c, J. B. Pene; signed and filed, .\ug. 5;

cost SoWII.

Eddy near (iou h. 'I'o build; o, Deutsche Evange-
lisch.Lutherische St. Paul's Genieindo fine); a, John
Smith & Co; c, A. H. Wilhelni; signed and filed. July
2ti; cost8olS3.

Eighth Ave. near C. To build; o, Thomas George

Richardson & Gale; signed, July 28; filed, July 2(1; i obram; c, Chesney A Muller; signed, July 26, filed,

cost 83750.

Beale near Howard. Driving 270 piles, etc; o, Ed-
ward E. Kentfield: a, I'ercy & Hamilton- c. Darby
Laydon; signed, Aug. 17; filed, Aug. 18: cost S3982.50.

Broadway and steiucr. Grading, etc; o, E. Avery
McCarthy; a, M. G. Bugbee; c, A. Stettin; signed,
Aug. 2:l- filed, Aug. 24; costS1250.

Broadway near Laguiia. To build; o, A. S. Damon;
a, W. H. WharfT; c, -A.. L. Whiiney; signed,;Aug. 21;
filed, Aug. 29; caslS2050.

Bush near Sccott. Alterations and additions; o,
Mrs. Annie Langdon- a, Thos. J. Welsh; c, J. R.
Kaulkes; signed. Aug. !l- Hied, .\uk. 10; cost S32K0.

Rush and Battery. Tinning, etc; o, H. & S. Sachs;
a, SalHeld i Kohlberg; c, J. F. Kordcrer; signed, July
19; Hied, July 2); costSlWl. Bricli worli, etc; c, Rich-
ardson & Gale; cost 917.50. Carpentry, etc; c, John
Furness; cost S22o0.

Capp nearlBth. Phiinbiug, etc; o, John Weise; a,
Martens & Cofl'ey; a. R. Trost; signed, July 29; filed,
July i:l; costs:W50.

chestnut near I'olli. To build; e, Ellen Kruger; a,
W. A. (iraves; c, Walter Sorensen; signed, Aug. 1;
filed, Aug. S; cost Sl-WS.

C()le neae Haigiit. To build; o, and 1), Cranston A
Son; cost Si'iOO.

Clement and 7th .Vvc. Cari^entry. etc; o, ])i rectors
of the Richmond C'ongregation.il church; a, J. W.
Rowell; c, C. K. Sheil)ley; signed, July 20; filed, Aug.
2(i; cost83li55. Plastering, ctc;c,J. R. Schroeder; cost
cost SltoO.

Clement and 8tli Ave. To build; t>, Felix Marcusc;
e, Mal'cnse ife Remniel; signed, Aug. 22; filed, Aug. 24;
co.st S2100.

l»eviHa<l«»ro and I'osl. To build; o. Will C. Ha\es:
a, C. J. Colley; c, Wilson & l,ong; signed, Aug. 2:i;
filed, .\ug. 21; cost $lS,ltXl. I'lumbing, etc; c, G. C.
Sweeney; cost 8245r).

Devisadero ni-ar I'a(^itic A ve. Two-story brick; o,
Clinton Jones; a, Edgar .\. ,\;athcws;c, Edward T.
Mathews; signed. .\ug. 15; filed, Aug. Hi; cost 814,837.

Dupont near St. ,.. al'y'st.'alhcdral. Two-story iirick
o, Tong Bong of Song Fat A Go; a, J. J. Newsom; c,
Moore & Cameron; signed, Aug. 22; Hied, Aug. 2:1: cost
$.!40lt.

July 27; cost 81934.

Ellis near Laguna. To build; o, Mrs. Mary Hyman
a, Philip Schwerdt; c, C. M. Ijindsey; signed, Aug. 9;
filed, Aug. 15; cost 88.560. Excavations, etc; c, H, E.
Peterson; signed, .\ug. 9- (lied, Aug. 16; cost $834.
Plumbing, etc; c, G. C. Sweeney; cost 82018.

Fillmore and Waller. To build; o, Philipp
Grethel; c, T. R. Bassett; signed, Aug. S; filed, Aug.

II; cost $.3080.

Bi;il,DISiU NEWA.

Folsom near 25th. To build; o, Patrick Clancy; a,
M.J. Welsh; c, Fred Miller; signed and filed, Aug.
10; cost $4600.

Kolsora near Twenty-first. To build; o, H. P. Smith
c, Fred Miller; .signed, Aug. 14; filid, Aug. 17; cost
$5300.

P'rederick and TremonI Ave. To build; o, Robert
B. and Emma O. Mitchell; c, A. W. Pattiani A Co-
signed, Aug. 1; filed, Aug. 3; cost 8761ii.

Fulton and Steiner. .Alterations and additions; o,
Wm. F. Ambrose; a. Havens A Toepke; c, A. Stevens
cost $1180.

Geary and Stockton. Mezzanine story; o, C. C.
Butler; a, G. A. Behrnd; c, Wm. Bell; signed, July 11;
filed, July 28; cost $1900. Alteration.s; c, Wm. Bell;
cost 88700.

Geary near Powell. Alteration and additions; o,
Herbert Law; a, Albert Sutton; c, Chas. M. Depew;
signed, July -26; filed, July V; cost 816.50.

Golden Gate Park. Stone and brick work for
music stand; o. Clans Si)reckels; c, Colusa .Stone Co;
signed, June 14; filed, Aug. 8; cost $13,801.28.

Gi-ant .\vc. near Sutter. Carpentry wcirk, etc; o,
Bohemian c|ul); c. Geo. R. Lang; signed, .\ug. 1; .1led,
.'Mlg. 2; i-osi 34417.

Green near Hyde. To build; o, Peter Scully; a.
Shea 4 Shea; c, Jas. Mclnerny; signed, Aug. 2; filed,
Aug. 7; cost 83284.

Harrison and Statdey Plac-e. Carpentry; etc; o,
W. F. C. Schmidt; a, H.|Geilfuss; c, A. H. Wilhelm;
signed. July 28; filed, July 31; cost $S4SI. Plumbing,
etc; c. H. Williamson; cost $1819.

Harttord and 18th. To build; o, William Fay;""a,

C. M. Rousseau; c, George C. Nail; signed, July -25;
filed, July 27; cost $.3,398.

Howard and Beale. Additional holding up bulk-
beading, etc; o, W. F. Wbittier a, Edward R. swain;
c, Matliew Kellaher; signed, and filed, Aug. 19- (ost
82500.

Howard near 20th. To build- o, H. C. .Somers; a, E.
A. Hermann; c, A. F. Hellmuth; signed, July 21; filed.
July 2-2; cost 89200.

Hayes near Franklin. To build; <>. F. .\. .Meyer: a,

D. V. Deuel; ;c, R. O. Chandler; signed, and filed,
June 28; .-ost 810,460.

Gi-ove near 7th. To build; i
Whalin A Sons; c, J. S. and W
filed, Aug. 14; (-ost 81810.

, Liz/Je E. Collins; a,
Whalin; signed and

Gri'i-n near .Mason. .Mterations and ailditious; o,

Thomas and .Selina Rowlands; c, P. L. Roberts;

! a, T. Paterson Ross; sigiud, Aug. 16; filed, Aug. 23;

cost 82975.
I

Green near S'an Ness. C.ittage; o, liob.-rl and .M:iy
! Kelly; c, Douglass & Campbi-ll- sigiu-d, Aug S; filed,
i Aug. 10; cost 81463.

Market near 6th. Excavation: o, John and .Agnes
M. -Agar; a, Albert Pissis; c, Mahoney Bros; signed,
July 24; filed, July 2.5; cost $61, .3.50.

Market and Front. Carpentry, etc, for four-story
brick; o, Alexander Boyd; a, Copeland A Pierce- c, S.
H. Kent; signed. July 24; filed, July 26; cost $.5,500.
Plumbing, etc; c, R. Rice; cost 83316. Elevator work;
c, Cabill-Hall P'.levator Co; cost 821.50. Painting, etc;
c, W. Hannemann; cost 81300.

Mason near Turk. Carpentry, etc; o, Herbert Es-
tate Co; a, E. J, Vogel; c, Petterson & Persson; cost
$6201. Plumbing, etc; c, H. Hufschmidt; cost 81010.
Pressed brick, etc; c, H. H.tLarsen & Bros; cost $1800.

Mission near Montgomery. Six-story brick; o.
Edward McLaughlin; a, Chas. Geddes;c, Ed. T. Letter
cost 817,075. Brick and stone work, etc; c, John Mc-
Carthy; cost 821.;190. Cast and wrought iron; c, Vulcan
Iron Work; cost 81.5,400.

Mission and Fremont, (trading, etc; o, Louis Sloss,
a, \lbei-t Pissis; c. Cotton Bros; cost 813,895.

Mission near 5th. Concrete, etc; o, W. J. Bryan; a,
Cunningham Bros; c, fV. I,, and O. V. Fortin; cost
88942. Plumbing, etc; c, Fisher A Spencer; cgst 81228.

Natonia near Fiist. Conci-ete work, etc; o, Geo. E
Dow; a, H. B. Maggs; c, S. Giletti System Oo; cost
84971. Brick work; e' Thomas Butler; cost $10,125.
Carpentry, etc; c, F. H. Masow; cost 88623. Il-on work
o, George Dow; i-ost 8-2670. Excavations, etc; c, Cha.s
A- Warren; cost $1620. St ru(-tui-al steel work; c, Car
negleStoel Co; cost $-2711.

Nineteenih near Vermont. Cottages and two-story
frame; o, Jos. B. Corcyll; c.'.Wni. Helbing; cost 8I6.0OO.

August, 1899 THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co,

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

The Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

The Builders' Hardware, made by this company, and used in connection

with the " Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines

of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment

1^ _ in the trade and covers respectively, as used

with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to Prices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

ynKK9x-25 lau

VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 8.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS,

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects. ^^

Architects' Supplies

Ki-ullul A Ksscr iii

Artificial Stone.

(iuoiliuan, Ueo xii

Boilers

KaTidolph A Clowes xiv

Building Supplies.

.smilli * Young is

I'. .1. Walorlioiise -x

Building and Loan Assn.

(Junslnirgor, Eniil xv

Brick Preservative

Cabnfs siii

Calcium-Nickel Fluoride ""'

Cement „-,

\V, it.i.raicA IV> ^1'

Chimneys Patent.

Clawson xii

Door Opener

(i. Ri^(■lllmllU■r \ii>

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

Iron Hangers

\'aii liiuMi, (.'has. J- WatiThoiLsc, Agent...

Iron Works

Wrst.rnMniii Works

Iron Cornices.

Croiian, Win

Wni. Heiilt

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ivfs. 11. H. A Co

Sewer Pipes.

Gladding, Mi-liean & Co

Sewer Traps

llallalnore, Li. C

Incandescent Lamps

LientTal Electric Co

Lumber.

Scolt and Van Arsdalc..

Sash Lines.

Samson Cordage Works..

XIV

xiv

Sierra Lumber Co..

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

.M..nlaf;ue ACo., W. W..

llalcman

Shingle Stains.

K'alKJisi— c. J. Waterhouse— .\gent

I'acilic Ucfliiing and Kooflng Co ix

Sidewalk Lights

1'. H..Iaclc^..n i\: Co

XI II

xiii

XIV

xiii

Engineers.

Tilton, Clias. S six

Ferro-Nickel Manganese -^

Filters.

Kapid.Salcly Filter Co X

Furniture and Upholstery.

Bateman, W XV

Hardware

Yale A Townc Lock Co v

Heating and Ventilating

\V. Morgan & Co xll

Metal Lath

Western Kxitandeil Metal Lath and tire

Prooling Co iv

Mortar Color

Cabot's Morlar Color xiii

Paint.

L. R. Biitclier and Co viii

(i. Orsi vii

.loseph Dixon Crucible Co vi

Parafflne Paint Co ii

Paper

Zellerbach & Sons viii

P. and B. Building Paper v

Cabot's Sheathing and Deadening Quilt,... xiii
W. A P. Building Paper ix

Plaster.

Lucas A Co xiv

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

I Hobro, W. D xiv

Gulich A Welherbee iii

Sliding Door Hanger

IHinbam. I arrigan it Hayden,.
stow, II

Terra Cotta.

Gladding, McBean <& Co..
Tin Roofing.

N. A (i. Taylor Co

University

Harvard

Ventilators.

N. & G. Taylor Co

Water Closets.

.loliii liouglas Company

Window Cord.

Sanis.in Cordage Works

Windows -Revolving

.), E. and L. 1.. Kcnnciiy —

Wood Preservative

Cabot's

Pacific Refining & Hoofing C<

vii

ill

xvi

xil

xii

xiii

No 1-Steel joist hang-
er for wooden header

VAN DORN'S
Steel Joist Hanger

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, Agent

421 MARKET STREET, vS. F.

RHONE BLACK 3S83.

No. 4-Steef Joist hanger
for brick walls.

Sierra LumberCompany ntXON'SmAfiRMfEpAlNT

Mamifacttiivrs of and Doaler.s in

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

Corner Kourtb aiut Cliannel Streets, San Krancisco

HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Lawrence Scientific Scliool

OKKKHS rOL'KSKS IN

Civil Eniiiin

■C'l'iiiK

Chi'iiiistrj

Mi'chuniciil

KiiKiiu-friiii;.

* Jpoloiiv.

I';U'(:trk-;il K

iiKinccriiig.

Miclo-y.

MiiiJny: nmi

M('Ia\lurjiy

O'tiifiiil Scii-' {•('.

ArchiU'cIiir

(iciciK-c I<u- Teiiclicrs.

Anatomy Mini Pbysiology (as a preiiaration for Meil-
ical School.s).

Fur Ih'.'irnptirf J'aiHjihlet. Ofjifi/ to

M. lll.\MI!KKL.\IN. Sccrclary.

N. s SH.M.KR, Lean. Camliridgc, Mass.

FOR TIN OR SHINCLEROOFS ANDIRON WORK. Tin roofs well painted have not re-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting for .o to .5 year^

If yoii need any paint it will pay you tu send for circular.

.K)SEPU I>IXON CKUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

XEUEF'MOrvJ E SOUTH SS^.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Irun, Slate Roofing, Gnlvani/eil Iron Sky-lights

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam, Hoi Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power l''ans for Heating and X'eiitilating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

IMos. 1313 121s IVlarl-cet Street, IMear Eighth

SAISI RRAISJCISCO. CAl_.

August' 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

PORTLAND CEMENTS:

ii

The White House

is only one ol' the large number of
public buildinpfs which have been
roofed with Taylor's "Old Style"
tin. More public buildings have
been covered with this tin than
with all other kinds put together.
The requirements of the govern-
ment specifications are well
known. This tin filled all tests.
Tell your customers these facts. It
' will pay Ihcm to use only the bcsl.

N.&6.T0YLOi|CO.jaiiuraciiirii[s,

PMILADELPMIA.

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nvaluable In the Home, School, and Office.

IT EXCELS in the ease with which the eye
finds the word sought ; in accuracy of definition ;
ineffective methods of indicating pronunciation;
in terse and comprehensive state-
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G. & C. MERRIAM CO.,

Publishers,

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JOSSON"
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ROOSTER

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N.E. Cor. California and Battery Street,
San Francisco.

LEAM TO STUFF BIRDS' LEARN TAXIDERMY' LEARN TO-DAY'

R<*oaiise success is guaraiitcod fnun tlio start! Because

the work is pleasant as well as profitable. A collection of birds is both
beantiful and valuable. Birds, animals, fish, reptiles, etc.. may be preserved
with little trouble, as records of the day's chase.

B<^y^. girls, men and women can do nice work from the start, ami can become expert in one
wi-ck. Mounted birds And a ready sale; besides you can make money teaching your friends.
!;\ .TV school should have a coUc<'tion of native l>ir<]s and animals.

XAXI DER 's a compound ()f woudfrful cmbalminjr power. It is not necessary to skin birds
or animals wlit*n using Taxider. Hirds when mounted with Ta.xider become as hard as stone, and
will last a tliousand years undisturbed by m()th or time. No tools required except those that every-
one has. One box Taxider is enou^ii to mount :iO l)irds the size of a quail, with full instru(*lluns for
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SEE WHAT ONE MAN SAYS

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ago. It works tine. I have just finished monntine a beautiful swan. 1 have already a nice col-
led ion of birds, and a class of seven boys. It is really wonderful how it works. The very lirst bird
1 mounted was a success. Please Hnd enclosed money order for one dozen boxes. Please rush, us 1
nin in quite a hurry. Thanking you for past favors,

I remain truly yours, J. H. FLANnEif*, Taco:n t Wft-sli.

I have letters like this from liundrods of people, and all are having
success. Send for a box to-day. You can learn in one hour. Remember.
success is guaranteed from the start. Liberal discounts to agents. Taxider
is manufactured by F. L. ACKLEY, Sioux City, la., U. S. A.

vin

TI ■ CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. X.X No. 8.

R. S. CHAPMAN

IVIAISJUF-ACTUREIR OR

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

Selling Agent for American Fire Kiigine Co., Seneca Falls, N. V., and Cincinnati, O. Chas. T. Holloway & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Golnnibns, Ohio. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rnbber Co., vSan Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

Scoti & Van Arsflale Likr Co

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, White Cedar, Oregon Pine, Spruce Shelving, Ciu'ly Jiedwood, ]5ini, Shingles.
MUlsat Upton, MeCloud Rivi-i- Tei.mo & M.ixuell, Siski.vmi Co.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

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Each number contains a complete set ol

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immiptly attended to. Re.s. '2613 Clay St.,

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EXPERT SAFE OPENING AND REPAIRING.

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Architects should receive estimates from us before
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Received Hitlhest .\\viird wherever Exhibited.

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Number. 8-

A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS OF THE PACIFIC COAST.

CAUTION— Pay no money to persons representing themselves to be connected with the CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS
unless a written authority to receipt for the same is shown and accept no receipt unless it be on our printed blanks. Alf
Checks and Drafts are to be made payable to the order of E. H. Burrell.

, K HAVE often found consolation for hard
' time.s in the thought that the mere money
makers in the profes.sions get .squeezed out,
and are obliged to seek employment in
-^-/ ,■--■- ; yii occupations they can do less to discredit.
-->-^^^^^^^'^~ '^l' But with returning prosperity we are dis-
appointed to find the genus fakir as busy as ever in the
architectural profession. If the lines were distinctly drawn,
so that the incompetent, irresponsible schemer could be
readily distinguished we should waste neither thought or
words on the influence such can exert on our architecture,
through the medium of inexperienced gulible clients : be-
cause such evils work their own cure. But the methods of
the curb stone architect .seem to have poisoned the very at-
mosphere till it has become a common practice to breath-
lessly manufacture irresponsible shams called architectural
designs, in a few hours, and then run about trying to in-
duce real estate owners to enter into some engagement to
pay something for them.

This state of things may be a result of the general com-

petitive system, but we are sorry to believe that many well
established architects are working for commissions that are
insuf^cient to meet the expense of doing their work
thoroughly ; to say nothing of providing a fair living.
Under these conditions of course the mills and all the manu-
facturers of specialties employ draughtsmen, and not only fur-
nish the materials and work but the designs: so that the aver-
age architect shirks as much of his proper work as possible.
Any nice adjustment of requirements in a building, as a
result of careful study and conscientious application in a
professional spirit, is not very rare; while the defrauded
and deluded clients are hugging the flattering unction to
their souls that they have saved half of a first rate architects
commission. They have in fact got rather less than they
paid for, as far as services are concerned : and who shall say
how much they have lost besides, directly and indirect!}'.
The discomfiture and loss of the average parsimonious client
is of no great consequence, but the steady deterioration of
professional pride, honor and standard of performance is a
serious calamitv.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No.

H HA\"E been at some ])ain.s to <iiscover
who is responsible for tlie disfiguremeiit of
vStocktoii street at S. W. corner of Geary
street ; and while we are aware that the
owner is primarily responsible, his profess-
ional tool has at least the shame to conceal
his own identity. It may be that such
people are after all unconsciously engaged in awakening
public sentiment to the necessity of some intelligent super-
vision of the design as well as the construction of our street
architecture : If it is just and necessary to assess the cost
of public improvements upon the adjacent property, on the
plea of enhanced \alue, it follows that no citizen should be
permitted to diminish the value of property adjacent to his
own by erecting mean and hideous structures. The fire
ordinances are only a short step in the right direction, even
when thev are enforced. Again if it is just and necessary to
limit the height of l)uildings, it is reasonable and proper to
prescribe the height within such limits as shall not prevent
individuality in design.

We have laws and ordinances for the protection and preser-
vation of our lives, our health, our morals, and even our
olfactory nerves ; but any grasping pinch penny of a real
estate owner is permitted to " cleave the general ie>ei with
horrid (forms)," which if the\' do not "make mad the
guilt}' " certainly " appall the free ".

T IS A CURIOUS fact that San Francisco
spends annually a very much smaller sum
I in building improvements than many other
cities in the United States of much smaller
population, and lewer natural advantages
in resources and climate. Whatever reasons may be argued
to account for their conditions, we are satisfied that not the
least important reason is the unreasonable expectation of the
real estate owner that his improvements should return a net
income on his investment so much larger than the same in-
vestment yields in other cities. The investor in New York
city is satisfied with a net four percent on large investments
in first class commercial property, and five to six per cent
on small investments in domestic property. When we con-
sider that the exigencies of climate necessitate larger invest-
ments to obtain the same results, the difference in enterprise
is apparent.

In addition to this giasping propensity there is a general
disposition to grudge even a living profit to the contractor ;
the usual procedure being to peddle every item of expense
until it is plain that no man can l.)e found who is willing to
risk attempting to pretend to do the proposed work at a
lower price. These conditions must necessarily result in
confusion, discouragement and hjss ; liecause the elements
of character, good faith, and first class woi k are inconsistent
with the whole proceeding.

It is not customary in luistern cities to furnish bonds fir
the performance of a private contract, and as might be >up-
posed, there are rarel>' instances of final settlement on the
pro rata basis ; because what financial institutions call Ihc
moral > hic is an important element in the selection of a con-
tractor as well as his financial standing and actual resources.

With us many a ma i who could not earn a day's wages as a
journeyman, or obtain employment in any other position of
trust, find no difficulty in carrying on some sort of contract-
ing business by virtue of the bond system and the supposed
safe guards of the lien law.

These safe guards are practically a disadvantage to all
concerned, because reliance upon them induces people to
make engagements that without the lien law they would not
consider for a moment — and when trouble finally does co-
ctir the provisions of the law are found to be in the interest
of the least scrupulous persons concerned.

Whatever special legislation is enacted the fundamental
principles of law remain in force, and no man can in practice
be forced to pay more for labor or materials than he has con-
tracted to pay, provided he is careful to pay the persons en-
titled to receive the money under the circumstances.

It is a curious and anomalous state of things fvhen it is
dangerous for an honest man to enter into a simple definite
contract either as owner or contractor, without carefully
consulting the statute and complying with arbitrary rules of
procedure that assume villany on the part of all per.sons con-
cerned.

Logically all contracts whatever for the delivery of
materials or the performance of labor should be recorded,
with the price to be paid and the manner and times of pay-
ment, together with acomplete description of the goods and
stipulation of the work to be performed. And if a spool of
cotton were delivered before the date of recording a contract
to use one thousand spools in a number of completed shirts,
the contract should be void as regards es.sential provisions.
Other comparisons could be made going to show that if all
business were conducted on the same basis as the building
business, the whole machine of civilization would become in-
toleraljly inconvenient — and we maintain that there is as
much reason for apply restraints and arbitrary hindrances to
one business as to another — masons, bricklayers, carpenters,
plumbers, etc., etc., are not the only laborers in the world,
and why they should have special laws enacted for their
supposed benefit it is difficult to explain. As to the material
men the same reasoning holds good and in fact has been held
to be good by the courts of last resort in more than one of
our United States.

ARCHITECT AMD PUBLIC.

THEIR RELATION ENTERT.VININGLV DISCUSSED BV MR.

EDMUND G. LIND, DESIGNER OF THE PEABODY,

MASONIC TEMPLE AND OTHER PROMINENT

STRUCTURES, GIVES SOME INTERESTING

VIEWS ON THE SUBJECT.

'he DISTINCTION of being the oldest working
architect in Baltimore belongs to Mr. Edmund
G. Lind, whose skill and creative ability is seen
to-day in many of the most prominent buildings
buildings of the city. He has not only labored
in his draughting room but has made a life-long
study of his profession's progress also, noting as the years
passed by the gains and losses it has made. Now, his ver-
dict is that architects are on a better footing than e\-er and

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that tliey are paid for originality and ideas, the public
having recognized that this ability was essential and worth
paying for.

vSome years ago Mr. I<ind delivered an addre.ss before an
assembly of his associates on the topic: " Relation of the
Architectural Profession to the Public.'' At the request of
\.\\.^ Journal he has revised his manuscrip and it is now pre-
sented with the belief that the bright and entertaining man-
ner in which the subject is handled will make it doubly
interesting.

wii.\'r THK .VKciirrKCT sHori.D dk.

The architect should be a man of good education : have a
natural taste for art design, and ought to be well grounded
in the practical details of the profession, besides having a
complete theoretical training. He must know all about
style and styles, be fully posted on the history of architecture
of every land and clime ; thoroughly versed in use and abmc
of all known and unknown building materials ; he must be
an expert mathematician ; a iirst-class engineer ; a good
deal of a merchant ; a smart lawyer, of unquestioned and
unquestionable integrity ; a modest, affable and agreeable
gentleman, always ready and willing to work, with or with-
out pay (money is a very minor consideration, so it would be
as well if he were a millionaire 1, and ouglil to possess
patience of at least one Job.

If we add to all of these qualifications two others, which I
was taught in my youth were indespensable, viz : that he
should be able to perform on some musical instrument and
to speak at least two languages, then yon would have a
model man — architect. I don't know how it is with my
brethren about the musical portion of their education, but I
take it for granted each one can blow his own horn. And I
will guarantee none of you were very long in business before
you were able to speak two languages, good and bad very
efFectivel.\ .

Now whether the public expects to find such a rara avis,
such a multum in parvo in one man, or whether it would ap-
preciate him if it did, is another question. .My private
opinion is, that the public cares very little about him any
way, and thinks a great deal more of the "practical man,"
the carpenter who is ever ready to furnish plans for nothing
and puts up his building for less. If the public employs an
architect at all it is only because it cannot help itself. He
is a necessary evil, a very costly luxur\-, and the thrifty
public has very little use for such. Why an architect should
be paid five per cent for merely a few sheets of drawings and
specifications, and how he dare to preiend to be superintend-
ent of a building which he visits onl)- once a day, or per-
chance once a week, is more than the public can understand.
If the public built a house every day, or even every year, it
would become better posted, and the architect, as a con.se-
quence, be in greater demand. But it doesn't. Not one-
thousanth part of the public ever builds at all, and the
portion that does build seldom does so more than once in a
lifetime. So you see it has taken the public and the archi-
tect a long time to get acquainted.

Why this state of things should exist is. perhaps, after all,
not entirely the fault of the public. There never was a time
in the world's history when professions of every kind were
so full of pretenders. We have not only "quack doctors"
(why "quack"' I don't know) but "quack" everything else.
architecture coming in for its share of the genus.

A voung man with a little smattering of drawing and a

big spattering of ambition suddenly rushes to the front,
opens an office, hangs up his shingle, and blows his horn to
such good purpose, that a patron is forth-coming much
earlier than to his more intelligent and better qualified
rival, the rara avis before alluded to, and for half the usual
fee he serves his client, and generally serves him out. But
what can we expect for two and a half per cent ? After a
few years of practice and the ruination of several unfortunate
speculators, he in time acquires a respectable knowledge of
the business he only profe.ssed to know, has made a living
and goes on his way rejoicing. But in the meantime he has
done much mischief to the profession. No wonder then,
with such an experience, if the despoiled client should feel
.somewhat aggrieved, and telling his tale of woe to others,
warn them from the evil doer.

As a remedy for this unfortunate condition of affairs, I
would suggest that all of our best efforts be used in getting
the profession of architecture placed on the same platform
with that of divinity, medicine and law, whose profes.sors
are not ])ermitted to practice until they have undergone a
rigid course of study, passed an equally rigid examination,
and then properly certified that they are what they profess
to be. This would be architect would then be stimulated,
if not compelled to read up and work for his degree, and it
would bring with it not only education, but an amount of
respect Jor the profession and of the profession which never
comes to it now.

WHERE III- COMES FROM.

Where does the architect come from ? He conies from
anywhere and everywhere. There is no land under the sun
where an architect may not be found. He is of every clime,
every nationality, all sorts and all sizes ; and is as necessary
to the comfort and well being of mankind as food and cloth-
ing. It would be impossible to enumerate the number and
variety of styles which emanate from this vast number and
variety of genus, as he made his advent on earth jvith Adam,
the first man, so he will be the last to take his leave, if he
ever leaves at all. So you .see, he is somebody of conse-
quence. And if a necessary evil, he is also a long abiding
one. Vou and I may estimate him at his true worth, but
we want the public to be equally sagacious and well-informed.

Time was when the architect and builder were but one
lint with the increased demand for civilization the one was
one too few. The architect could not find time to plan and
build likewise, .so a division of labor became necessary, the
artist and designer becoming the architect, and the construc-
tor and mechanic the builder, much to the advantage of the
employers of both and to the profit of all. Thus the archi-
tect evoluted into existance, and might spend a very pleas-
ant one but for the thousand and one littly annoyances, as
cx)ininoii to his calling as to every other; so he takes as little
heed of them as need be.

In the not very distant past the domain of art in this
country was occupied almost exclusively by foreigners.
The natives of the .soil were too busy tilling it and making
crops by the sweat of their brows to give much time to
luxuries. As a consequence the arts flourished with a
foreign accent. Less than fifty years ago the greater portion
of the buildings in this country were designed by foreigners,
while to-day these re-united states occupy as conspicuous a
place in the domain of fine art as any country in the world.
The accumulation of wealth by the older generation, as a
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their children the advantages of better education, facilities
for travel and a contact with the outer world, which has re-
sulted in an improved lace, with minds expanded and en-
larged, filled with the love of the beautiful, and purses
equally well filled for gratifying their improved tastes The
results are to be seen everywhere in the beautiful and costly-
buildings which have sprung into existence, so that few
countries can boast of superior. The fine arts are cultivated
and flourish to an extent hitherto unknown, and if the\- go
on at the same rapid and American pace for another halt
century, this country will be the most magnificent — and let
us hope, the best — on top of the globe.

WHAT Till-: ARCHITECT WANTS.

What does the architect want ? He wants recognition as
an artist and as as a scientist : he wants to be placed in his
rightful position before the public he desires to serve. He
wants to work for fame as well as fortune. Wealth is not
everything in this life; a little nr// /<»«' and rtrZ/AT^/ pride
and vanity is very acceptable now and then, and ver\' often
the best efforts and best qualities of a man are brought out
by a little — ever so little — well-timed praise and commenda-
tion.

He wants to Ije believed in and trusted ; he wants his
client to feel that in employing him his best interests will be
subserved, and his work faithfully performed. He wants
to be as promptly paid for his services as a mechanic is for
his; he wants the same rights as are given the mechanic, a
lien upon the building his patience and skill have caused to
be erected. While his modesty may be too great to admit of
his forcing himself into prominence, he wants to feel that he
is somebody, and then he will be somebody; let him feel
that anybody can be he, and he will soon be nobod\-, if he
has any pride at all about him; and when he has finished
his work and indulges in a commendable pride upon survey-
ing his o-vn creation, he wants to have the full credit of the
design, and not have the wind taken out of the sails by such
expressions from the secretly gratified owner ;

"Oh, well you know I designed the building myself, but
just got my architect to put it in shape for me."

Yes, I often wonder when I am compelled to listen to such
foolish boasts, what the building would have been had the
architect not put it "in shape."

Now, what an architect does not want is to be classed
with the "jacklegs" who never did learn the business nor
ever could. He does not want to be invited to go into com-
petition where he is expected to put a dollar " in the slot "
and take out a nickel. It is all very well to say " competi-
tion is the life of trade," and that it ought to bring out the best
points of an architect. Experience does not bear out the
statement ; "The battle is to the strong" — the man is the
ring. The race is to the swift ; the fellow who does the
most drumming. In short, it is the thick-skinned, half-
taught, not-to-be-downed, strong, heart)-, pushing inter-
viewer who wins the prize. The modest, quiet, unassum-
ing architect who may have spent much money and many
years in fitting himself for the art he professes and adorns,
has but a poor show in most competitions ; and il he enters
upon them at all he is almost sure to find the prize awarded
to a design as inierior to his own as he may be superior to
his opponent.

I need scarceh' tell \-ou that in many a competition tlie
award is made beforehand, and if, out of policy, half a tlozen
men are invited to send in competitive designs, it is only be-

cause the committee wish to get half a dozen ideas for the
price of one.

One more word about competitions and I have done. It
not infreejuently happens — let us hope very infrequently —
that after an architect has done his best and won the prize,
he finds he has been underbid by a rival and is forced to ac-
cept half the regular fee for his services or leave the prize
untouched. Five per cent is a small remuneration for the
services an architect is expected to render. For this he
must be held responsible for the safety and stability of the
building, see to every minutiae of detail ; must undergo
much anxiety, spend many toilsome days and sleepless
nights perfecting his work, and when all is done, perhaps
has to -n-ait mauy weary months before he can collect his
fees. — Architects atid Builders Journal.

SLAG- PORTLAND CEMENT.

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HE FOLLOWING communication has been
received by the Engineering Record from a
gentleman engaged in cement manufacture,
although in no way interested in slag cements.
The substance of the communication is that
the term "Slag-Portland" conveys the dis-
tinition without much difference ;

The descriptive term "Portland," applied to cement, is
simply an arbitrar}- name for an artificial mixture. The
name was first so used liy a brick mason of Leeds, in Eng-
land, who had made a cementing substance. On account of
its close resemblance in color to a popular building stone
taken from the Portland sandstone quarries ot the English
channel he called his invention ' Portland cement." In
fact he took out a Royal patent for his hydraulic composi-
tion in i,X24 under this name.

As it was the first use of the descriptive title, and the
patentee in his application minuteh- specifies therein the
mi.Kture and method of manufacture, it will be in order to
transcribe the substance of his explanation.

" My method of making cement, which I call Portland
cement, is as follows; I take a specified quantity of lime-
stone and calcine it. I then take a specific quantity of clay
and mix them with water to a state approaching impalpa-
bility. After this proceeding I put the above mixture into
a slip pan for evaporation, till the water is entireh- evapor-
ated. Then I break the said mixture into suitable lumps
and calcine them in a furnice, similar to a lime kiln, until
the carbonic acid is entirely expelled. The mixture so
calcined is to be ground to a fine power, and it is then in a
fit state for cementing. This powder is to be mixed with a
sufficient quantity of water to bring it into the consistency
of mortar and thus applied to the purposes wanted."

Tliere is notliing intricate or mysterious in these particu-
lars of manufacture. The main difference between the pro-
cesses of making primitive Portland and present Portland is
in the dual calcination adopted al first. If double Ijurning
constituted the only real Portland, llicn surely there is no
true Portland made now. The name is a misnomer under
modern methods. The patentee might as well have called

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his mixture marl or Medway L-enient, as to have given it
the name of Portland, for he made his experiments with ma-
terial from the river bed and mecadamized roadways.

In this latter part of the ninelfenth century the following
definition among a score of different scientific statements
may be given. 'Portland cement is made by thoroughly
mixing in suitable projiortions clay and finally pulverized
carbonate of lime (either chalk, marl or compact limestone),
burning the mixture in kilns at a high heat and then grind-
ing the burnt product to fine powder."

Pure Portland cement as known to-day by architects and
engineers is strictl\ a mechanical mixure. Some manufac-
turers use as raw material clay and chalk, some marl and
clay, others use an argillaceous limestone rock properly
dosed, while the first original Portland was made from mud
dredged out of the river beds of the lower Thames and the
Medway, together with limestone.

from the same limestone quarries that furnish other rock
which is put into Portland cement kilns. In one instance
the limestone is i>urned to cinder; in the other case it is
calcined to clinker. In both processes the carbonic acid is
eliminated from the rock. The main difference in the re-
sulki is the proportion of impurities left therein. Both slag
cinder and cement clinker, when emerged from their fiery
trial, retain some detrimental qualities. But both contain
the same essential elements of a good cement, though
in different proportions. There are foreign substances in
both that are inert whicli, of themselves, have no cementing
value: but in Portland cement are allowed by architects and
engineers, without debarring the brand from admittance into
competition with accepted standards. Just how the best
Portland cement is doctored varies with the different manu-
facturers, yet all of them do it. It is conceded by expert
engineers of the highest authority that "there may be added

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A German chemist fi)rmulaled the first scientific theory
of the action of ingredients contained in cement. Eliminat-
ing all mystery of its manufacture he showed that portland
cement could be made aiiywhere and frcnn a variety of
materials abundant in many localities. Reid, in his treatise
on cement, sa\-s ; "Wide as the field of selection is from
which may be obtained all the necessary materials for the
manufacture of Portland cement in the various geological
formations and which may be regarded as the natural supply
there are still to be found valuable supplies of an artificial
character, of which we may .select as most notew'orthy the
slags of various kinds resulting from iron making and other
allied industries. The analysis of this slag is usually favor-
able as a cement making agent, from the high percentage of
the lime it contains.''

Furnace slag is de-carbonized limestone. This limestone
rock placed in the furnace to fuse with iron is often taken

foreign material up to two per cent of the weight, without
necessitating any change of name."

By a proper treatment the slag cinder is mixed with such
necessary ingredients as will produce a cement comparing
favorably with any other brand called by whatever name.
A comparison of the chemical consistency of both sub-
stances before and after decarbonization, will be instructive
to many persons. The following analysis show the average
and fairly representative proportion of constituent elements
of raw material in furnace slag and limestone rock. Slag
has silica, 29.96; alumina, 10.45; lime, 50 40; magnesia, 3.35;
sulphur, 1.44, with traces of alkalies. Portland cement rock
has silica, 14.73; alumina. 5.57; lime, 70.34; magnesia. 4.47;
iron, 2.98, and traces of sulphur.

As a resultant cement after proper calcination and mi.x-n
ture with adulterants, the accompanying statement is ap-
proximately accurate for a good Portland brand; Lime,

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60.1: silica, 23.16; alumina, 8.5: ferric oxide, 5.3, with less
than rive parts of niagne.sia and sulphides.

The chemical composition of properly made slag cement
of domestic manufacture will vary in these proportions:
Lime, 48 to 55 per cent: silica, 23 to 28 per cent; alumina,
10 to 18 per cent: a trace of iron oxide and the balance of in-
gredient.s — sulphur, potash, soda and magnesia — not ex-
ceeding 7 per cent.

It should make little difference what name is given to a
cenientitious substance if the desired purpose is satisfactorily
accomplished tjy its use. If a slag cement in a briquette
made according to requirements of the American Society of
Civil Engineers, will show two hundred pounds tensile strain
in twenty-four hours, five hundred pounds in seven days
and seven hundred pounds in three months, surely it may
be considered of good construction material. These figures
are known to the writer as the results of one good brand of
slag cement made in the Ihiited States. Ordinary imported
Portland seldom averages better. This for neat cement;
sand tests are still higher in proportion. With a mixture of
one part slag cement to three parts sand, a resistance is ob-
tained of two hundred pounds in seven days and three
hundred and fifty pounds in ninety days. This is a good
showing for a cement that some [irejudiced minds refuse
fellow-shipping with Portland. — Clay Record.

impossible to raise cash on any 'two for one' proposition
The public will not take any more 'wind.' A good pro-
ject can still be carried through, but there is no chance for
poor ones. If a consolidation is to be eifected now the plants
must be put in on the basis of actual value, and the sellers
must l)e willing to take pay in the securities of the new
company. The public will not put their money into stocks
unless they can be shown to have real value." That some
of the.se trusts have real value and have come to stay there
can be no question; neither can there be any question that
very many of them have been overcapitalized. In some cases,
however, where there is apparently an overcapitalization,
when the concerns consolidated get into good working con-
dition, they may show such a large saving in operation that
good dividends may be earned not only on their preferred but
common stock. By closely watching the quotations of "in-
dustrials" in the stock market the public will soon deter-
mine the amount of water which "industrials" contain, the
quotations being a just reflection of their intrinsic value. —
/hK\/o/i Ioki nal of CoDiiiit ice.

A LULL IN "INDUSTRIAL" BOOMS,

HERE is a lull just now in industrial
trust organizations, and one can open his
daily paper without seeing the announce-
,|f 3 ment of a single company staring him in
the face, whereas a few weeks ago it was
I no unusual thing to see halfa dozen or
more, with a capitalization that required a long process of
ciphers behind the numerals to express it. It was rapidl)-
getting to the point where anything short of a hundred
million would be considered a sort of small potato affair. If
the warm weather had not set in there is no telling how high
the tide would have reached, for the rapidity and celerity
with which the ciphers could be added would have made it
just as easy to write $1,000,000,000 as $100,000,000; all that
would have to be done was to jot down one more cipher, and
jiresto change, the thing was done. A future Rothschild in
reading over his morning paper almut a proposed trust tliat
was .soon to be launched with an absurdly inflated capitaliza-
tion that took eight figures to express that amount, remarked
to a friend that he would give him a "pointer" on that
scheme. "Put a decimal point before the numeral, knock
out the other punctuation points and go in on that basis for
all you are worth."

The hitch and delays in exploiting of several trust con-
.solidations shows that the conditions prevailing in the earlv
part of the year have almost entirely changed, when new
companies were being organized with such surprising
rapidity. A promoter who has been prominently identified
with the organization of several industrial companies re-
marked recently, when interviewed in regard to the present
status of trusts, said : The only way of organizing an in-
dustrial corporation can no longer be worked. It is now

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TRIUMPH OF AN ART GLASS DESIGNER,

lasting gratitude to the ten thousand men who have made
the name of California glorious from one end of the world to
HE State of California has set an ex- the other of the choicest fabrication and most artistic design;
ample of thoushtfulness and kindness nothing less than tlie very best that art can conceive or our

to the rest of the Union in its treatment
of those soldiers and marines, residents
of the state, who, having gallantly
fought the enemy on sea and land re-
turn to their grateful countrymen to resume the rights and
duties of good citizens which their presence with the army

mines produce. That this purpose might be attained the
committee, having the selection of an appropriate design in
view, issued an invitation to all the artists of the Pacific
Coast to submit their choicest conceptions and embodiments,
offering, not only the rich distinction of success but a finan-
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and navy temporarily interrupted. To t-ach and all of these
brave men it is intended to present a .scroll bearing a record
of the regiment or ship to which they were attached; the
actions in which they were engaged ?nd the particulars of
their enlistment and, accompanying this certificate of honor-
able service there will be given a bronze medal, beautiful in
design and exquisitely executed, upon which their names
are to be inscribed

These two gifts, precious memorials of the days when
these men risked life and fortune in t'urious combat, will
form a splendid legacy to posterity; a title of nobility,
founded upon a real service of patriotism to be cherished
with as great affection and pride as are those given to the
participants in former wars in which this great and glorious
republic was engaged. It would be beneath the honor and
ignity of this great state were not these memorials of its

the committee required artistic excellence, original design
and felicitious expression.

The invitation met with a ul-.uix ic>jjun>c uuiu u\x-ry
artist of prominence in the west. Designs without number
were submitted. Many of them original and exquisitely
artistic. A few' were of surpassing excellence and beauty.
A choice was difficult. The designs were all submitted to a
new committee, especially competent to decide and by
unanimous vote the design of Mr. H. R. Hopps, head artist
of the California Art Glass Cutting and Bending- Works,
103 and 105 Mission street, of which Mr. William Schroeder
is President, was declared the successful one.

Aside from the large pecuniary reward the artistic dis-
tinction achieved is great. Mr. Hopps is of the younger
generation, with a reputation already widely extended
among connoiseurs of judgement and capability who admire

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his conscientious and perserving talent and look forward
with well grounded confidence to the time when the works
of his brush and palette will be known and admired thnmgli-
ont the world of art.

And here it may be remarked that among the employees of
the California Art Glass Cutting and Bending Works, Mr.
Hopps is not the only one who has distinguished himself in
patriotic ardor. Four others have served their country in
active service George T. Ballinger, who left here as
First Lieutenant of Company A. X. G. C, has been
promoted to a commission in the Regular army for gallantry
in the field. Another, Sargeant J. Ross of Company K.
First Regiment N. G. C. has received commendation for
bravery. William Williamson, served gallantly on the
Olynipia and J. Weidlein, as private in the First California
has won the encomiums of his officers for soldierly bearing.

The design for the scroll which will be readily understood
by a study of the accompanying illustration [merits a farther
description. The theme is classic. The motto translated is
" A Crown for a Spear" the ancient greeting of the Romans
to their victorious armies returning from victory over their
enemies. The angel of peace, with an American flag in the
back ground stands in striking attitude to the left, hold-
ing forward a crown with her left hand and a spear ir:
her right. Around this figure, instinct with life, are
grouped, artistically blended, the leading incidents ot the
late war.

In the left hand corner is a representation of life in camp,
below is a spirited delination of the march to the battles.
Like an animatascope the scene changes from land to sea.
" The last shot of the Oregon " is the artists designation of
the scene in which that famous battle ship is presented,
reminiscent of the great naval fight off Santiago and the
destruction of Cervera's fleet of ironclads. At the right
hand corner is the Olynipia in action at Manila and at the
base, screened by palms, is a scene in Cuba, a dying Union
officer in the foreground and an attack by the enemy upon
an ammunition train.

Comparing this brief description with the picture, it is a
matter of surprise that in so small a space so full and com-
prehensive an epitone of the stirring incidents and localities
ol the war should have been so successfully depicted. Only
by an artist of commanding ability and intelligence could
such an undertaking have been accomplished.

That such ships as the Oregon and the Olynipia could
have been, not only designed but built on these western
shores is a fact that has surprised the world but, it is not
alone in the building of vi'ar ships that California genius
excels. There was a time when it was thought impossible
for a first class work of art or utility to be produced on this
coast. It was hastily declared that the artist or designer
did not exist west of the Rockies, Ijut this impression has
long since been dispelled. The da\'s of slavish dependence
upon the east and Europe, has passed away since, in almost
every branch of manufacture, where beauty. and oiiginality
were desired California, of late years, has far surpassed those
hitherto supposedly unassailable artisans of liurope.

There was a time when, if a choice art glass v\-indow, for
instance, for church, dwelling or public building was re-
(|uired only an artist of Munich or New York could be in-
trusted with the commission, even if the price was most ex-
horbitaiit it was believed that artistic work was assured but,
it was in time discovered that the work of these foreign
artists was often slighted and disappointing and frequently
inferior to that jnoduced by our own workmen. Too manj-

examples of bad imported work are to be seen in our large
churches to escape the discriminating eye of the competent
judge. Moreover the buyer of foreign work has no protec-
tion against fraud. Orders are frequently paid for in ad-
\ance. and whatever may be returned must be accepted
whether it be inferior or not. How immeasurably greater is
the advantage of having a work of art executed under ones
own direction and oversight and this is the privilege where
local artists are employed.

So mail}- have been defrauded with inferior imported
fabrications that the demand for foreign work from the west
has almost ceased.

It is to demonstrate the fact that California art glass is
e(iual to any produced else where in the world that this
article is written The California Art Glass Cutting and
Bending Works is prepared to prove this and challenges com-
parison with any similar manufactory in the world for beauty
and appropriateness of design and the harmony and perman-
ence of its work.

The triumph of its chief designer in a competition which,
by the rich re,ward offered the successful artist attracted the
linest talent of the Pacific Coast is a distinct proof of the
superlative character of the working aids which is employed.
The credit resulting in this instance demonstrates that the
California Art Glass Bending and Cutting Works has the
finest talent engaged not only in the designing, but in every
other department of its gieat works. The company refers,
with full confidence, to the most discriminating judgment,
to hundreds of instances, in every class of building, through-
out the state, in support of its claim to equality with any
foreign work.

Let the inquirer inspect the memorial window at the
Maria Kip Orphanage and judge whether in design or finish
the work could be surpassed. St. Pauls and St. Marks
Lutheran churches; St. Pauls, Episcopal: Grace, Episcopal;
Ohabic Shalome, Synagogue; Howard Presbyterian; West-
minister; The New Holy Cross, St. Roses, St, Bridgids,
Catholic; and hundreds of others of the finest churches in
the west exhil>it choice samples of art glass made by this
company.

As for residences a review of only a small number of the
mansions in which the company's art glass furnishes the
most striking interior decorations, proves that its patronage
conies from the wealthiest and most artistic of the public
and is convincing testimony of the superlative excellence of
the company's work.

The list, which could be indefinitely extended, includes
the homes of J. W. Hellman, L. Schwabacher, Claus
Spreckels, Rudolph Spreckels, I. Upliam, Clinton Jones, D.
Ghirardelli, W. B. Wellman and hundreds of others through-
out the state and ranking as among the most beautiful
homes in California.

This aJticle cannot be closed without extending to the in-
terested public a most cordial in\-itatioii to visit this inter-
esting manufactory, the largest and best equipped in the far
west. So large is the demand for the productions of the
California Art Glass Bending ami Cutting Works that a new
building is being erected for its occupancy on the corner jo
Second and Minna streets where all its great facilities will
be combined and where the most advanced methods w'ill be
employed. Long before the first of the year the company
will be prepared to welcome its main- friends in its new, en-
larged and permanent home.

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NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

San Fkamis(() Chai'tkh, Amkkican Instiii tk ok AK( 111-
■I'KCTS', niL'i'ls sei-diiil Kri<l;iy ol' lacli iiKiiilh a( 40S C'iiliforniu slrwt,
at 4 p. 111.

Sk'I'H Babson, I'res. H. A. >Sciiui/rz, Vice-Pros.

.1. \V. Rkid, Sec. John M. ('iiktis, Treas.

SOUTHKKN (JAI.IKOKNIA CHATTKIC .\MKKU'AN InSTITUTH OF

Akchitect.s, meets first Wednesday of eacli month at 114 Spring
street, Los Angeles, Cal.

A. B. Bknton, Pkks. Aktiiuk B. Bknton, Vice-Pres.

John P. KunMPKr,, Sec't. August Wackkhhartii, Treas.

I'lie tnanagemetit of this joutnal desires to extend a cordial
i7ivitalion to all architects on this coast and elsewhere to cotitiib-
iite designs for publication.

Draivings should be ynade with per/ecHy black titles on a
smooth white surface. Good tracings, if made with black ink,
ansiver the purpose.

The designs selected will be published without charge. All
draivings, luhether accepted or not, will be returned to theii au-
thors, zt'ho must bear express charges both zvays.

Washiino'I'on Chai'tkr Amiokran Institute ok Aitcm-

TKCTS, regular meetings al S o'clock w M., the first Friday of each

month, except July and August. ^»ttttti<-vti r c. m ^.i o -kh .. mu . r>-

' ' • /^^HIIRCH of ht. Matthew, .Sail Mateo, Albert Pissis,

Wm. E. Boonio, Pres. Jas. (i. Hii.i., Vicc-l'ics. yj \rc\\'\\.(iC\.

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Association oi- ,\hcii i-ikcts ok A ki/.o.na, nieetings lield at
Phoeiii.x, Arizona.

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\V. K. NoicroN, Sec. and Treas.

?

KETCH for a Fraternity Building, C. H. Rns.sell, Del.

^KETCH by C. A. Meussdorffer, Arch

itect.

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of each month at Academy of Sciences Building. I ol Areata. Hu

HALL — Public Library. County Offices-
mboldtCo.. Wm. F. Smith. Architect.

Geo. W. Pkkcy, Pres.
(Vrro Von (iEi.iiEHN, Sec.

W. F. 0. Hasson, Vicc-1'res.
Kl>\VAKi) T. Sen 11,11, Treas.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES,

Master Pi.umbeks' A.ssoc'IAT1on, meets every liist and ihird
Friday of each month at the Flood Huilding.

J.\s. K. Hmrr, Pies. .1. L. K. I''iniiaii, Sec.

HuiLDEKs' K.xrilA.MiE, Directors mei't
month at Mission and New Montgomery.
S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas.

lirst Friday in eacli
A. Wii.soN, Sec.

llfHE DAYS of
'!■' gas pipes are

the undergrouiul cast and wrought-iron
gas pipes are about luimbered. a Boston electrician is
quoted as saying. "Electrolysis is playing high jinks with
the iron pipes in all the big cities, and in a few years from
now the water-pipes will become so weak that they will
burst every time any pressure is put on them on account of
being corroded by the action of the powerful currents. I
will venttire the prediction that seven years from now noth-
ing will be used for underground piping of all kinds where
high pressures are carried except glass.

M.\soNS' AMI Hrii.liERS' Assoi'lATloN, meet first Fviday
ing of each month.

Adam Beck, Pres. M. V. Brady, Sec

n

LETTER from the west gives an account of a curious
matter. L'nder date of July S, the Superintendent of
Schools of a certain town i.ssued a circular to architects, in-
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ceived until noon of Augu.st 7, for a higli .school tjtuldiiig, to
be built of stone, or of pres.sed brick with stone trimming.s,
to contain accomniodation,s for six hundred pupils, includ-
ing "a large number of good class-rooms"; an assembly-
room with .six hundred seats, "a spacious library or reading-
room": laboratories, "plenty of cloak-rooms, wide hallwa\s,
broad and easy stairs, etc.," and to cost complete, including
ventilating apparatus, plumbing, electric-wiring and black-
boards, not more than forty-five thousand dollars. For such
plans and specifications as might be accepted !>>■ the School
Board, which ditl not bind itself to accept any, one thousand
dollars was offered, payable only when a contract had been
signed for the erection of the building for a price within the
limit of cost fixed. Certain architects to whom this in\-ita-
tion was sent forwarded it to us, says The . lintiicaii AnJiilat,
with a copy of their letter in reply, it which they point out
that the compensation offered for the accepted design is en-
tirely inadequate, while it would be impossible to secure a
building of the style and accommodation required for the
amount specified. Most probably the cost would be at least
twice the specified limit, and these architects expressed
their conviction that no conscientious architect would enter
the contest.

'7J FIREPROOFING material named "scagliol" is a
/jL German product which is attracting considerable at-
tention in Europe. It has been in use in Germany for some
time, and is now being introduced into England. The ex-
act composition of the material is not revealed, but it is said
to be made up of a combination of plaster of paris, slacked
lime and other ingredients, subjected to an elaborate chemi-
cal treatment, sand, coal ash and other materials being
afterward added. It is moulded into slabs, with grooved
edges in which are holes, a few inches deep, at intervals.
For the construction of walls which are not required to carry
much weight, several of these slabs are set up in a row
lengthwise and a special form of scagliol mortar is poured
down the lubes formed by placing the grooved edges to-
gether. The cement fills the grooves and holes, making a
solid structure of the whole.

At a recent fire test in London a small room formed four-
inch walls of this maierial, with a middle partition of three
inches, was filled on one side with several hundred-weight
of wood soaked with paraffin. This was lighted, and the
temperature in that part of the structure rose to about 2000
degrees, while a thermometer hangling on the other side of
the three-inch wall registered only 78 degrees. As a further
test of the non-conducting properties of the material, pieces
of sulphur and pitch were placed in blocks of scagliol and
left in the middle uf the fire, where they remained for alxml
half an hour. The sulphur was not affected in any way and
the pitch showed only a slight melting. The walls in the
room in which the fire occurred were not uijiircd Ii> the
heat.— A' ////,/( 7. v' Wrcklv.

TJYDRAULIC engineers often experience considerable
Jl difticult>' in obtaining a cement capal)lc of resisting the
action of salt vvatn. Dr. Michaelis, an Austrian authority
ori cements, has ammunced that his investigations have led
to the oj)inion that a mixture ol Portland cement, pu/./.olana

( volcanic tufa ), and granulated lilast furnace .slag is better
than Portland cement alone where structures are to be ex-
posed to salt water.

HYDRAULIC PILE-SINKING MACHINE,

DIFFICULTY has often been experienced in driving
wooden piles into certain soils by the drop hammer.
In some cases, after many blows, the piles split at the head
and pieces have to be sawn off at the top. A new method of
sinking piles has been adopted in the United States, namely
by first boring holes by means of a special hydraulic tool.
A drawing of this pile-sinking machine is given in the "Gas
World" of April 29, and the following are the particulars :
It consists of a vertical metal cylinder with hemispherical
ends 6=4 inches in diameter and 1753 inches high over all.
The shell is made in two parts, put together with a screw
joint, and at the middle is a partition forming a turbine
chamber. The hollow boring bar extends up through the
partition and has a cap bearing on the upper side. On the
upper end of the .shaft is secured a turbine wheel, while at
its lower end it is fitted with a pair of blades set spirally.
At the top of the machine is a screwed end for receiving a
line of wired hose from a duplex steam pump, supplying
water under a pressure of roo pounds per square inch. The
water in the upper part of the chamber passes through
suitable ports to the tubine, which is caused to revolve, to-
gether with the shaft and cutting blades. The waste water
from the turbine passes into the lower part of the cylinder
and escapes through bottom openings under pressure, thus
serving to loosen the surrounding material. Some of the
water also passes through the hollow shaft and forms a cen-
tral jet at the bottom. The machine is lowered from the
pile driver and cuts its way to the required depth. It is
then quickly drawn up, and the pile is dropped in and sent
home with a few taps of the pile hammer. By this method
it is said that while at work at Owen Sound, Ontario, 80 to
100 piles were driven at a depth of 20 feet in a working day
of ten hours.

REFINEMENT IN BUILDING.

N HIS recent address before the Royal
Institute of British Architects, Mr. Bodley
suggests a new meaning to the word archi
tecture, viz: "Refinement in Building,"
In pointing to English Gothic as he does,
le seems to place a limit to his definition
-^, M TTT^i^ and suggests that there is another element

^^' than the historical de\elopment of archi
lecture which can hardly be included in the ordinary mean-
ing of the term "Refinement in Building." Commenting on
this, the editor of I'lic Huilder says :

"To exphuii our incainiig we may refer to Ihcw.'ll known address
of 15cn ,!onson to Shakespeare, where lie says, 'Small Latin hadst
ll.nu and less Greek,' as eonveyiiii; the idea of an art little (ieiieiiii-
eiit on edueution in the .sense ol' s<'holarsliii). Sinularly the d.'tini-
liori of areliil(eline as llie reliiKnaiil ol' Imililini;' would cover
admiral.ly (hal scIh.oI of art wliieli is 1 lie ouleoiue of natural taste
and slowiy aeiiuired expn-ieiiee of actual liiuldinj;-, and one which
does not d'raAv its slreii,i;tli iVom liistorieal and aeadeniieal training.
It is impos.sihle to deny that wliole seliools of architectural design,

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the work that is not merely of Renaissance times but also of the
older classical ajjes also, have elements of design in their work that
did and can appeal only to those possessing sutticient scholarship
to appr(!ciato theni. Such appreciation, moreover, and the power
to design so as to cull it forth, must be dependent, so to speak, on a
general cdncation emliracing much more than tin- )inildir's craft,
without lieing a natural outcome of it.

" The architecture, however, which might be Tiaturally included
under the dclinition 'Ihc Hcfineinenl of I'.uilding' could be looked
upon as the product of natural taste /. < ., sense of proportion, of
beauty, of f( rm, and of a general artistic |)erception, developed
along with actual experience of buihling. In the ])resence of the
nuister-pieces of this school we share in tlie wonder of Hen .lonson
at the native genius of Shakespeaic, as at a young David independ-
ent of the Saul's armor of scholarship such as .lonson himself was
accustomed to wear."

Under tliis ilefinition and with this e.xpIanatioii we should
find arcliitecture reliL-\ed verv lar"elv of the conditions that

tures have furnished the models for our public buildings.

Our Capitol at Washington, and in fact all the mammoth
public buildings of that city, except perhaps the Pension
Office, get their inspiration from these old classic structures.
It was not, perhaps, to be expected that any radical depart-
ure should be made from the.se old forms, if indeed it were
desirable. Hut now we find in consequence of the change in
the materials ii.sed and in the cliaracter of our cities new
elements have ari.sen calling for more independence in design,
and perhaps that element of mind in our designers wliich
will enable him to exercise a refinement in building which
will produce good buildings even though not conforming to
the traditions of the schools.

Evidently the times are ripe for a departure from the
rules aiul dogmas of the art. At no time in this history of
the art lias the designer l)een called upon to treat construe-

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have been heretofore and are now hampering it. The con-
ditions prevailing in the times of historical architecture were
quite different from those prevailing at present. The one
great subject of the architect of that earlier day was ecclesias-
tical architecture. His supreme work was the great cathe-
dral, but now this class of work occupies only a minor place
in the world and his energies must be brought to the con-
struction of a vast variety of buildings, and his artistic
taste and skill to refine building as to create harmony and
good taste in all while adapting them to the ends desired.
Some great palaces were built in those days, but nothing of
an allied character to the modern buisness structure or the
immense municipal or .state buildings. In fact thus far in
our work the religious edifices of the ancients have given
us the types for these buildings, Gothic types not being so
usually adopted, but the Greek and Roman temple struc-

tion in such varied forms, forms heretofore impossible. In
treating them the designer has found it difficult if not im-
possible to abide by the forms and usages he has been bred
to, and in his efforts to do so has found his work often crude
and unsatisfactory.

The great office building represents the most radical de-
parture, and in its case, attempt at ornamentation lias often
been the most utter failure. Erected as at first in Chicago,
simply as engineering problems, they were at least simple
and dignified, if crude, and the question arises whether the
definition refinement of building does not suggest a method
of .solving this architectural problem. Undoubtedly these
buildings must be accepted as they are giants among struc-
tures, and the architects province is to refine them and tone
them down, not attempt to cloth them in the garb of historic
styles. — Architecture and Building.

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Vol.. XX. No. 8.

MASONRY CONSTRUCTION,

NEW PALACE FOR THE CROWN PRINCE YOSHIHITO OF

JAPAN.

TITHE RECENT large advance in the price of steel and
1 structural iron causes one of the prominent building
trades journals to s]ieculate upon the possibility of a return
to masonry constructiuu, as follows:

We have grown so accustomed of late years to steel
skeleton construction that we are apt to lose sight of the
fact that it is perfectly possible to construct a building, or at
least construct many types of building, without using a steel
beam or steel column; and now that prices of structural
metal are touching the limit of prohibition it may be a good
time to see if we cannot improve our brick and terra cotta
construction, perhaps going back to the processes in use
when our constructions were more scientifically fireproof, if
less knowing, than they are now. Surely, iron can never
be seriously considered a fireproof material, and a great deal
of the terra cotta and brick which goes into a modern struc-
ture is used simply as a protection for what in one sense we
would term the weaker material. The path of least resist-
ance and the minimizing of our vertical supports have led
us into our present by no means rational construction. One
has only to recall the vast spaces which were enclosed by
baildings during the late Roman period to appreciate that
our dependence upon iron is not a necessary one.

There is no question about the possibility of improvement
in the methods of using brick and terra cotta for the struc-
tural portions of a building. We have not reached the ideal
application, and it is quite likely that the fact that iron has
been so cheap, so handy, and can be used with so little
thought, has contributed quite materially to our ready ac-
ceptance of the forms of brick and terra cotta constructions
which, now that steel is becoming so expensive, we might
be glad to modify. We should be glad to see the attempt
made to construct a building entirely of burnt clay, omitting
steel columns and beams entirely. We are apt to think of
an all-masonry structure as being necessarily heavy and un-
suited to modern needs, and yet there never was in the whole
past history of the world a lighter, more open construction
than that which prevailed during the height of the gothic
development, when the supporting members were reduced
to an extreme minimum, and large spaces were vaulted with
a daring and skill which we should be glad to see imitated
in our day. If the rise in steel has a result of developing
the possibilities which lie dormant within our reach, it will
have been worth while for our constructors to have paid the
high prices which are now prevailing, for, while undoubtedly
the prices will go back to somewhere near the quotations of
a year ago, the right kind of thought expended upon brick
and terra cotta coustruction will be sure to bring out possi-
bilities which will enable our buildings to be ligher, better
built, and more ihorcnighly fireproof. — Buildi'ys Weekly.

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UTHE architect of the imperial household, Japan, Mr.
1 Tokuma Katayama. is now in America to purchase the
steel and iron to be used in the framework of the new palace
for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. He has commissioned the
firm of E. C. & R. M. Shankland, civil engineers. Rookery
building, Chicago, to design the framework. The palace
will extend over an area of 390x270 feet, and will be two
stories and basement high. It will be of granite, and the
interior will be fireproof. It is stated that the Carnegie
Steel Company will probably receive the contract for the
steel.

To a reporter of a daily paper Mr. Tokuma Katayama de-
scribes the palace as follows :

" The new palace," he said, "will be one of the finest, if
n<_)t the finest structure in Japan. It will cost between
$2,000,000 and $3,000,000, and will take six or seven years
in building. In no country are buildings thrown up with
such astonishing rapidity as in America. In Japan we re-
quire more time, but the building of the palace will be un-
usually slow, because of the intricate work to be put on it.
It will be in the Italian Renaissance style, and in the decora-
tions I shall endeavor to combine what is best of Japanese
art and European and American art as well It is likelv
that we shall import 'some carvers from America, but it is
too soon to discuss that subject, for the building will not be
ready for decoration for .several years. I do not know, as
yet, the amount of steel I shall have to buy. I notice that
the price of steel is steadily rising, and I am afraid that my
purchase here may run up as high as $300,000. As soon as
the material for the framework arrives, work on the palace
will be begun.

"Architecture in Japan is in a transitionary .stage. The
old wooden dwellings are unsatisfactory for many reasons,
chiefly because they burn like tinder boxes. The ordinary
brick building is even more undesirable, because the first
hard earthquake shock will .send it tumbling down upon
the heads of its occupants. When you consider that Japan
has, on an average, about three hundred earthquakes, of
more or less violance, in a year, this is not an unreasonable
objection. The steel frames, however, have solved the pro-
blem. Japanese houses in the future will have steel frames
and the walls may then be built of brick or stone, with per-
fect safety. But the height must be limited, I .should say
that no building over four stories high, even though it had
steel framework, would be safe in Japan. The palace of the
Crown Prince will be only two stories. In the matter of
architecture, Tokio or Yokohama can never be like New
York. They nia\- be as wide and as long, but not as thick.
There is a tendency in Japan to adopt the American archi-
tecture as far as possible. It varies so widely that monotony
has no chance to creep in.

"I think the next class of buildings to undergo a change
will be the railroad stations. At present the are almost in-
variably of the old wooden shanty style. We have none of
the fine trainsheds, with great steel arches, that you have
in America, but I think the time is coming when we will.
I predict that the next few^ years will witness a wonderful
revolution in Japan architecture." — Construction News.

August, 1899.

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CELEBRATED

YALE LOCKS.

' V

WAP.

BUILDING PAPER.

Insulating. Water proof.

Sanitary. Vermin proof.
I'rciiai-ed Kootliis. Tarred Felt. Hoof I'lilnts

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

Ii:t >•'« M4Uil^ -i^ M.. s. I.

Col rtsptuidcncc S'.)l Idled.

2:\ iiAKKi/r sr.

Sim l-'r:iiii'isi-<». 4':il.

SMITH & YOUNG

;:{»'. s. MMei%4> ST.

BUILDING

SUPPLIES

mimm m

OUR

WALLS

SREICI A L_TI

INTERIOE FINISH

Marble.

ii(M.rj;i:i Wliiic. Southern Marble Co
s.rpriit iiir. l-'ire ;ind I'Meetric I'roof

Sandstone' [lirKl-'l (iooiiuicil
(.JIAKltY

Joist Hangers- GOKTZ l'.\TKNT
JMirsed Wrouslit Iron

Lath- SHEET STEEL
I'jiinted iind Unpainled
WIKK l,.\TH. G.LfeB. System

Mortar Stain. PECOKA

l-'or eolorinti mortar, eemeiit, and
sand tiiiish
Paper. IliUILDINU] S & Y BH.\N1)S
Ncis. 1. 2, 3. •), ."1, 0, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
15, 10. 17, 18 and 19.

Wall Ties- MORSE'S PATENT

McDonough Weather Strips-
Acts as a st(»ii and prevents window
from rattling.

Alpine Cement Plaster

l-'or lirown ;ind white i-oat

Porcelite Ename Paint

Does not cr-ize or .-rac-k
Oils, f^ A Y Pure LINSEED
Triple Hoiled, Raw and Varnish

Varnish, f' A- V TUANSPAREST
Filler. S ,t Y l.lQl'IT) AND PASTE
Deadening Felt- s AY' BRANDS

1, I',, and 2 Ihs. per sq. yd.
Ornaments- PRESSED WOOD

Casing Blocks

Corner, head, center and base blocks
Carvings. [WOOD]

Ceiling. |sTI:EI. CEILIN(i]

Chimney Hood- CLAWSON'S PAT-
ENT
To prevent smoky fire-places, and in-
crease heat.

Mouldings. TURNED, CARVED

AMI PRESSED

Shingle Stains. DE.XTER BROS.
PERM.VNKNT COLORS A PER-
FECT PRESERVATIVE
Send for S:iinples.

Paints. S & Y EXTRA (JUALITY
"GKAPUITK"
For metal and wood
MIXED ROOFINC. AND HOUSE
PAINTS

EXTERIOR FINISH

Roofing

slate. Maslie and .Steel
•Readv-Rock" .\splialt Rooting.
.Strongest and most durable rooting In
the market. Easily applied.

Roofing Cement. « A Y" BR.\ND

For rel>airiiig M-aks abotU chimneys,
sky lights, copings, and old tin and
shingle roofs.

OTHER SPECIALTIES

Infusorial Earth
Fireproof. l.Ued for boiler and pi|ie
covering
Soapstone. CRfDK, <;uorxi.
\ND UOLTED

Mineral Wool

For lire-prooflng and dead'-ninii

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No 8.

CABOT'S

CREOSOTE SMINGLE STAINS

llKAFEJJIMi AM'
sHKATHI.\(i "QUILT."

BURROWES'

WINDOW SCREENS
SCREEN DOORS

TAYLOR'S

•■OLD STYLE" ROOFING TIN
"THE TAYLOR ROOFING TIN'

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE

RELIABLE ^^21 market street.

BUILDING

MATERIALS

PHONE BLACK 3883

l\RT MOULDINGS
BUILDING FELT

VAN DORN'S

STlUvL JOIST HANGERS

BERGER'S

MIvTAL S1'.\NISH TILE

DETROIT G. M.CO'S.

SUPERIOR GRAPH ITIv PAINT

n,

ks IVES PATENT

Waiitlou \ 4>iil ilal inu ISi»lt.

M

Winllitn KI<||> Alljiisti'r

CAMPBELL &. PETTUS

CONTRACTORS,

Nn. ;!IS Biisli street, Wuii Kruiu'i.sco, (Ail.

Window Hardware Specialties

(#■, ..;uili:iij,_;. 'id

1f^

9^

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

'I'liirly page I'ataloglle liiaili'il live.
Manufactured only' by '

HOBART B. IVES & CO,

Mevw Haven, Conn., LJ . S. A.

I

^e "LINCOLN" LAUNDRY TUBS and SINKS

and more durable

)DING, MoBEAM & CO. ^

J36(Fiarket St
San Francisco.

l<'iir ('ii|M.l;i, ( 'nirililr, (11- Lailli- Lisf, i.s tlie
only low ]iri<'c(l lull hinli snule alloy sold
iiiKiiT ii titrift •jiiaraiitci- that it iloe?^ cdiivert
hard, white iron into .sol't ductile slwl ca.sl-
iiigs.

A sample kcK, Mm lbs shi|i|ird for trial to
any rt's ponsililr liiundryman.

Mamifacturcil iVoni the Durango Iron
.Mountain high grade Nickel and Manganese
under Mexican Patents hy The National
Ore and Reduction Co., Durango,
Mexico.

Stahlkneckt y Cia, Bankers, exehi-
sivesole agents ('o|-the Mexican IteiaiMie,
Durango, Me.xieo.

The United States Pateid iiights is for

Si>le, Howard Chemical Works, Howard

HtatioiL, St. Loins. Mo., P. S, .\,

August, 1899.

THE CALIl'ORNIA ARCIIITECr AND BUILDING NEWS.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE,

CORNER NEW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

S. H. Keut, l*}-esident.
(ins V. Danitls, Vice-Pi-es. Jas. A. Wllsou, Set-.

lOdw. H. HiiitieH, 'JWaxurer.
l)IHK("rOHS:
S. H. Kent, John Tiitllu,

Jas. A. Wilson. Oiis. V. Daniels,

Tlios. McLacliIan, t). McPiiee

Tlios. Elam, K. llorrtnt;,

K. L. Snell,

J. K. Tol.iii.

Eilw. IJ. Hi Tides

J. U. Tobin
I-:, li. Ilindt's,
Jas. A. Wilson,

COiMMITTEKS:
It 00 MS.

R. Herring,

M KM HK. ItSIlII'.

T. McJ,aelilan,

AKUITKATIUN.

1). Mc-Phee,

FINANCE.

Tlios. Klani,

(i. V. Daniels

Gus. V. Daniels

E. L. Snell, tins. V. Danielw, D. MePhcc

Box No.

vVbrahanison, I*.; patent ventilators l'2:i

Adams, Joim (i.; eontractor and builder 270

Alameda lirlek & Tile Co.; briek 170

Arizona Sandstone Co.; buiidinK stone 32G

IJass-Huter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..13fi

IJatctnan Bros.; contractorsand builders 236

lieck, Adam; nnis n ami Imllder 11

Hell, Wm.; contractor ami bu Ider 75

lllbb Lumber Co.,!). H

liellingham Hay Im'p. Co; lumber 241

Hoy<i, Hobcrt; nuison and builder 77

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder ;ll

Brady, O. K.; mason and Ijuilder 3U0

Brennen, D. J.; mason and builder .'il

Brennan James, plasterers 15!t

Brilt, James K.\ plumber M

Brode, K.; irtm works ; 205

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2H0

Burnhum, Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell. K. H.; luillding material l-)(i

Burt, W. J.; bnvise mover 290

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Art Glass Works 03

(,'alifornia Klectrieal Works 22;j

t^alifornia Mills; planing mills 300

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

('arey, J. K.; briek manufacturer 282

Bignami and Masow 133

Cartwrlgbt, D. S.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumberand planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder 02

Chemical Paint Co 317

Chisholm, C".; contractor and builder 44

Clark. N. it Sons; terra c<tlla, etc 290

Clawson, L. 10., & Co.; patent chimneys 00

(Joglilan, Krank; plasterer 91

Collin & Gunn; lathers IH

Concannon Wm.. eontractor and builder 24

Conlin A Roberts; metal roofers 90

Coppleters A Mockel; grill work

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cement, tire brick, etc 7

Crichton, Peter; contractor and builder 339

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; Eagle Sheet M.tul Works 313

Currie Donald; contractor ami tiuihler 227

Currie, Robert; contractor and huilder 143

Gushing- Wetmore Co.; concrete and artificial stoue 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator H.i

Davies, E.; plasterer 42

Davis, (Jeo. A Son; house movers 2!t:i

Day.Thos. H., & Sons; contractors and builders 131

Degan, Patrick; stone contractor 300

Dillon, David; teamster and contmctor 139

Donovan, M. J.; painter 121

Dunbar, Wm.; mason and builder 304

Dunham, Carrigan & Haydeu Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Worts 04

Rlam, & Knowles, carpenters and builders 202

Excelsior Mill Co 72

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennall, M. & Son; masons and builders 58

Field, Wm. J.; contractorand builder 89

Field. Z. 0 128

Flanagan, L. G.; lime and cement 53

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 251

Box No.
Kordcrer Cornice Worlis; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 104

Kortin Brick Co 98

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; paints, oils and glass XiJ

Furness, John; contractorand builder 152

Geler, Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

Giletti.secondo; artilleial stone 308

(iill^uley, (;eo.; teaming 324

(Jirviti A Eyre; Importers

iii.idcling, Meliean A Co.;archltcclural terra cottu..lC2

Golden Westlron Works, Dyer Bros 04

Goodman, Geo.; artitleial stone, etc 334

(Jrannis, J. G. A Co.; steam heating, etc 331

(Jray Bros.* artificial stone and concrete work 80

(iriese, Carl; artificial stone and concrete work 231

Hammond, Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen, F. D.; contractorand builder lOH

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 187

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris A Jones, Lumber Dealers

Hausl,ein, H.; tiles 82

Heldt, W.; cornice works 204

Henzel, Ed. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring, R." mill work 70

Hille, Wm.; cornice works 210

Hindes, Ed. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hoek,T. & Sop; masons and builders 232

Ilofi'man, V.; mason and builder 9

Holmes, II. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 2()8

IIoo|)er, C. A.. A Co.; lumber = 341

Huber. Frank; sasli. blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut, R. P.: l)uilder ISO

lekelheinu-r. Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Ingerson A tiore; contmetors and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; contractor and bull del' 207

Jackson, P. II. A Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 304

Jesse, Geo. B,; si air builder 102

Jordan D., A Son; masons and builders 57

Joshua Hendv iMaehine Works 188

Judson Mnfg..Co Sm

Keating. M. Artificial Stone 127

ICoatinge, R., Artificial Stone 13

Ivellelier, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pa(Mfic Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. H.; painter and decorator i(t9

Kent, S. H.; (-ontractor and builder 190

Kern, F. W.: contractor and builder 225

Kittredge, E. H. A Ct>.;sash, doors and blinds 204

Knox A C^ook; contractorsand builders 244

Kuss, P. N.; painter, decorator and wood rtnisher..307

Lang, (ieo. H.; contractorand i)ui!der 214

Larsen, H. H.; mason and builder 3;i

i^eahv, D.; plasterer 344

Le(mard, J.. Concrete and Artificial Stone 300

I^eprohon, I*.; steam and hot water heating 239

I*ogan, .1. F.; adju-ster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; ro<)f repairing and painting 258

Lucas & Co.; Gokied Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Ijyncli, M. C; eontractor and builder 274

Macdonald A McKinnon; lumber 348

Maguire. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 2GS

Maguire, James A.; manufacturer's agent 120

Manglesdorf, M.; Electrical Maintenance Co 350

Mangrum A Gitcr; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. ..294

Market Street Planing M ill 252

McCarthy, John; mason and builder 168

McT'Iure, H, N.: teaming and grading 109

M»-l-;in.y, A.; contractorand builder 2!1

Mel iil\ ray Stone ('o.; stone contractor 340

Mc( iowan, M.; mason and builder 17

MiKce. John; stair builder ..2(i2

McLaihlan 'r. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder 113

McPhee A Co.; stone contractors 25<i

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell, R.; mason and builder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard; contractor and builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse, J. J.; plasterer 97

Muleaby, J.: mason and builder .V>

Niehaus, Edward F. & Co.; hardwood iuml>er 205

Nieiiaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting, C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

O'Brien, P. R. A Son; plumbers (»5

Box No.

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle, John; contractorand builder.... 215

O^ullivan. D.; nuison contractor 277

Pacific Bridgir Co 40

Pacific Refining A Roofing Co 340

Pacific Lumber Co 305

Pacific Manufacturing Co., Mill Work

Pacific Rolling MiilH 102

Paeiitz, (ius. .1.; electrician, etc si

Palace Hardware t'o.; builders' hardwai-e 292

Parafiine I'aint Co.; roofers, l>uilding pa|>er 144

Patent Briek Co.; brick 172

Peacock A Buli'lier; masons ami builders 122

l*etersen Brick ('o.; original red pressed brick OS

Petersen, II. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Pfingst. F. I,., hardwood 70

Please, Henry; mason and builder 209

Pool, .las. R.; house mover and raiser 217

Rnc. James; stone contractor 56

Ralsion Iron Wc»rks 17.5

Raymond Granite Co.; conlraetoi*s for stone work..lOo

Reicbley Geo.; contractorand builder 109

Relgle A Jamleson; machine white washing 240

Rcmillaid Brick Co.; pressed stock and common

brick 278

Richardson A Gale; masons and builders 328

Riclimuller, (ieo.; door opener 355

Riley John F.; ina.'^ons and builders 329

Ringrose, R.; mason and buihler 18

Robinson A Gilb-spit*; contractors and builders HI

R<»-klin Granite Co.; granite work 09

Rosenbuum. Kr. IL; glass gtj

Rufiino A Bianchi; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

briek 3.12

S. K. Lime & Mortar Co. C. Rennet, 240

San Francisco Lumber Co I.57

San Francisco Novt-Uy and I'laling Works 291

1 San Francisco leaning Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 2^k

San .lose Brick Co,; brick 5

Saunders, J. S. W.; contractor and builder ,250

Schrocder, Wm.; art glass (>3

Scott A Van Arsdale Lumber Co I9:t

Sessions. M. 1* 304

Smith. J. W.; carpenter 71

Smith A Young; building supplies ;j74

Smith A Quiniby; street contractors 117

Snell. E. L.; lime and plaster Uil

Snook. W. S. A Son; plumbers 372

Sonic Bros.; carpenters m

.■^teiger. A., Sons; architectural terra colta 134

sii\ens, F. M.; patent cli:iiineys 15

Stockton Bri<-k A Terra Cotta t.'o 207

Si ration, Jno. S.; house mover ^62

Sullivan, J. F.; painter and decorator 1

Snllivan. Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. K.; grading and teaming 148

Sweeney, Daniel; cjirpenter 325

SweeneS', G. i'.; plumber 1:^5

I Taeoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co .280

Tay, Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies 321

Tobm, J. !{.; plasterer 173

Towle A Broad well 298

Trotter. John; contractorand builder 251

Tupper, O. M.; lime 281

Tutlle, John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 70

I'nion Lumber Co.; inmber 335

\'ermont Marble Co

V'ulcan Iron Works 284

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator 312

Wagner. J. Ferd; nuison and builder. isi

\Valk«T. 1 Jeiu-jf H.; carpenter 367

W;iri<.n. C. A.: grading 27'2

Wastiburn A Moen Mnfg. Co ."gjo

Wasliington street Plaining Mill 4s

Waterhousc. (;. J -js

I Watson. W.('.; plasterer .,. 09

Western Granite A Marble Co. .'.....310

Western Iron Works 171

Wliite Bros.; carpenters. 257

White Bros.; hardwood lumber ^14,5

Whittle. H.: mason and builder „ 60

Williams, F. A.; contractor and builder. 178

Wilson. Bros. A (.'0.; lumber. , 354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber 238

Wilson., lames A.; mason and liuilder 221

Wilkie. Andrew; planing mill ,305

Wilkie Andrew, Jr 125

Worrel. c. R.; mason and builder. 1"„ 2

West Coast Wire Works ,."273

Western Expanded Metal «t F'ire Proofing Co..............

Yates A Co.; paints a49

Young, s T.. gniding and teaming $iii

WESTERN IRON WORKS.

IVl AISJ 1_J RAC-rU RERS OF"

STEEL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES.

Stairs, Elevator Enclosures, Roofs, Iron Fencing and Gates.

JAII_ /XtMD B/XMK \A/ORK. GAS MOl_DERS, SMEET A tSI D F'UATE (VIE-TAL \A/ O R K ,

F O R G I IN G S

Telephone Main 737.

123-125 BEALE STREET, S. F.

THE CALIFORXIA ARCIIITI-.CT AXD BUILDING NEWS.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

Adapted ibr decoratix't: illuuiination of interiors of fine residences and hotels, and
extensive!)' nsed for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044).

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES catalogue no 9050

EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
HARRISON, N. J.

[Vol. XX. No. 8.

50 YEARS*
EXPERIENCE

Trade Marks

Designs

Copyrights &c.

AnyoTip spiKiing a sltr-tfh .iiul d.^icriptinn may
qulcklv asct^rt.-iiii fmr tipuiicii li-'c wtiPltitT an
invention is i)rul):il.lv ii.iii-ntal'i*-. f iinummica-
tionssfncIlyoTiHil.'iitial. Han.il.onkon Patents
sent tree, oidi-st au-'-ii'V Inr s.-'iinni.' patents.

Patents lalu'ii liiruiiL'li Miiiiii A Co. receive
special n"ti'i', wrtliuut <'liaru'e. in the

Scienfific American.

Ahandsonielv illustrated weeklv. I,;iri.'est cir-
culatidii of ahv scieiitiac iuurnal. Terms, $;ia
year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers.

MUNN&Co.^g'b™^"-*. New York

Brancli iitlir.e. lijj F St., Wasliiniiton, D. C

GEORGE GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE, •" «ll of .xs branches

ISCHILLINGERS PATENT.)

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

SPEICIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

^THERPROOF. "Bolles" Revolving

A
F

^ "Oueeii" Ovt-rliead and Alulliun Pulley.s

and Sliding Sash.

Queen Aluniiiunn liron/c Sash Ribbon.

WiiiddW Slop .\<l,in>Ui> .iimI S|iic-i.-ill ir- in Wiiidow

ll.Mnlw :in'.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

I Telephone Red 91.

San Francisco. Ca

532 Byrne Building
It turns round and slides up

and down. Telephone Brown 371.

Los ANOtUES, Ca

August, 1899.1

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

•rai:

BVII.DIIVCS NEWS.

Onk near Steiner. To build; o, Mary A. Dryacii;
a, Martens & Coffey; c, John Peccarlcli; cost $1"C0.

O'Karrell and Mason. Excavation, etc; o, Hobcrt
Hampton; a, C. .1. I. Devlin; c, Henry .lacks; signed,
AiiK. 3; Hied, Aug. li; cost $13,012. Elevator; c, W. I..
Holman; cost S1900. Plumbing, etc; c, Duffey Hros;
cost S3-I05. Plastering; c, .\i. Carrick; cost $1300.

Parilir Ave. and Laguna. Ueinoval; o; John D.
.Spreckcls; a. Held liros; c, Geo. Davis * Son; sinned,
June IS: (lied, June 27; cost $2.3.50. Rough ('arpentry^
etc. (for stone residence; e, Veltch Bros; cost $.i777
PUinibhiK, etc; c, Duffey Bros; cost $708.'). Terra cotla.
c. (iladdlng, McHi-an ii Co; cost $51,;iOO. Klreproollng,
c. Western Kxpanded Metal Co; cost S7'18ii.l.i. Steei
and Iron worii; c, West Ironworks; eost$H,iiOO. stone
and brick work; cost $24,1.k1.

Pacific .\ve. near llougb. To build; o, Kuilolpli
Spreckels; a, Xewsoin & Meyers; c, C. M. Depcw;
signed, Aug. 12; filed, Aug. 15; cost $10,300.

Page near Cole. To build; o, N. H. Hickman; c, J.
F. McDonald; costS.WOO.

Portola near Steiner. Three two-story frames; o, ( i
II, Moore; cost $15,000.

Second and Jessie. V xcavatlons; o, I,ouls Schoen-
berg; a, S. Schnaitlachcr; c. Peacock & Butcher, cost
812,a00. Carpentry, etc;:cost $4200.

Second and Minna. Four-story brick; o, Chrisliii
Froellch; a, A. Sutton; c, .laraes A. Wilson; cost S18,.'J!i.

Seventh near Lake. To build; o, Ina d. Cnshlns;;
a, W. J. Cuthbertson; c, McLeod & Baugbinaii; signed
Aug. 12; filed, Aug. H; cost $2001)..';o.

Shrader near Frederick. To build; o, Maurice
Rosenthal; a, Wni. Koenig; c, W. H; and T. Kiuread;
cost $4700.

Suiter near Kearny. Wrought iron work, etc; o.
Goldberg, Bowen & Co; a, Edward R.Swain; c, Pacilic
Plating Works; cost $10.50. Elevators; c, .\. .1. .Mi--
Nlcoli: cost 12700.

Washington and Buchanan. To build; o, Joseph H

SIsson; a, T. Paterson Ross; c, C. M. Depew; cost 80000,

COI;MA

Grand ;stBnd, kennels, etc; o, San Mateo Coursing
Ass'n; a.V. li. Lewis; c, L tl Gi-ant; cost$0li20
SAN MATEO

Carpentry woric on Calhohc (. hnrch; c,Fatl»erT
Callaghan; 11, A Plssis; c, M C Lynch; cost $10.(1(10.

Rapid Safety Filter

^.s ill u.se ill San Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, .Stores. vSaloons. , Restau-
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dences, including those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endor.se aud recommend
its general u.se.

No charge for fitting. Kept iit order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD.
President.

MANSFIELD.

Secretary,

P. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work

Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights

Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights

Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

W.(StP.

SHINGLE STAINS

III soft and plcasiny, tiuls

<'f highest gniclfs of inutt-riuls

WM. BATEMAN,-=
MANUFACTrREK OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

BaIlk^<, Otlitt's, Stores aud Htcaiiiboiits Fitted I'p

411 MISSION ST., Bet. Isl and Fremont, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Specially adapted to Redwood. Pacific Coast ProdLicl.

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

113 Ntw Montgomery St

Sample Tublfts on .'Vpplk-atton.

. S F

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BVII.DIXO NEWS.

Rrynnt nPiir Spenr. lipronstrlictinn of wliarves;
o, Roiirrt of Ilurbor Commission; c. City Imp. Co;
cost S30,t 00.

i'lilifornin near Loavcnworlh. To build, eto; o,
MPtlia Melutcns; n, Havens & Topplie; o, O. A.
Kraemer; signed, Sept 18; filed. Sept 2(1; eostSJGJS.

Caiifornia near Fillmore, .additions; o. William
Franey; c, L. T. Fenn; cost 51545.

California near Devisadero. To build: o, Julien
Smilh; signed, Sept. 8; fled, Sept. 14; eost SFTo.

Conk near Point Lopos. Cottnge; o, William Hindle
and wife; >igned, Aug. -id; filed. Sept 30; cost S132.5.

nivision and Kansas. Carpentry, etc; o, John
Rapp&Son; a, Salfleld & Kohlberg; signed, Sept (i:
filed, Sept. II; cost $57.5.5.

Fillmoi-e and California. Alterations; o, E. F.
PresMin: c. W. T. Veilcli ABros; signed and filed Sept
12; cost $5127.50.

Fir-t and .lessie. Tinning, etc, for flve-story brick;
o, Louis Jlclzger; a, S. Sclinalttacher; c, Jos. Forderer
signed, Sept 2; tiled, Sept 7; cost 51155.

Folsom near 8lh. Alterations and additions; o,
Michael Gleeson; a, J. P. Brady; c. James Geary;
sigued and Hied, Sept 15; cost 81.335.

Folsom near 17th. Excavation, etc, for one-story
brick; o. Enterprise Brewing Co; a, H. Geilfuss; c,
Adam Beck, signed and filed. Sept 2-'; cost SSOO".

liniiwas and division. Fscavations: o, John
liapp * Son: a, Salfield & Kohlberg; c, H. R. Stettin;
cost S2I20.

I,pnv<-iin'»rtll near Pine. Carpentry, elc; o, P.
Flalow. I. Flatow a, C. V. .Meu.ssdorfTer; c, A. Olson:
signed, Sept. 14: filed, Sept. 1.5; cost SO-'SO. PInmbing;
c, E. Wolfe: costSltl.).

Lniden street No. 720. Alterations ;and additions;
o, Neal Boyle, Sr: c, U. McBeth; signed, Aug, 19; ftled,
Aug, 23; cost 81030.

),ombard and Baker, .^Iterations and additions' o,
Albert Willie: a, t.'opeland & Pieice; c, Val Franz;
signed and tiled, Sept 7; cost531JS.

MoIiPa <'oiirl near 9th, To build; o. Terence and
Mizabelh Derham; a, Thomas J. Welsh; c, Frank
Bocrner; signed, Seyt 18; lll< d. Sept 19; cost $3280,

Main and Mission, Brickwork, etc; o, C. S, Launi-
eister; a. Havens & ToepRe; c, J, S, Fennell; signed,
Sept. 23; Hied, Sept. 25; cost $i967.

Mississippi near 18. To build; o, S. C. Symon; c,
L. (i. Bergen; cost 82280.

iValonia'and First.
Dow; a, U. B. M.aggs;

Nine steel trushes; o, Geo. E,
c, ,ludsou M'f'g Co-, cost $692.

Mi.sslon and 7th. Drainage system; o, United
States of America; c, Schanz & Grundy; cost $5030.

Ninth near Howard. Carpentry work, etc; o, E.
McLaughlin; a, II, Gei'f iss; c, Fred Miller: signed.

Cast Iron and steel construction; c, Olto Schrader; , ,^. ,j|pf| gj,p, k;. (,„s;j 57J20, Plastering, etc; c, Frank
cost 81001, i Coghlan; cost $1.3(1.5, Plumbing, etc; c, G, C. Sweeney;

Folsom ns.ar 23d. Carpentry -woak, elc: o, James
Gaughran; a, J. F. Ininn; c, Richard Slnuott & Co;
signed, Sept. 8; filed, Sept. 7; cost 83720.

Franklin near Washington. To bnild- o, Mrs.
Rosalie Greenebaum; a. Newsom & Meyer; signed,
and filed. Sept 2; cost $1850,

Frederick near Stan j-an. To build; o, Samuel Glass
a. Wm, Koenig: c, Ira W. Coburn; signed, Aug, 30;
filed. Sept 8; cost 8(132.5,

Fulton near Devisadero, To buiUi; o, George P,
Allen; a, Aug. Nordiii: signed, Sept. 13- filed, Sept.
16; cost 83210.

Geary near Larkln. Carpentry, etc; o, Mary A.
Harriss; signed, Aug, 29; filed, Aug. 21; cost 3.5810.
Plumbing, etc; c, J.F. Ford; cost 81220.

Geary near Powell. Excavations, etc; o, Charles J,
Bchlow; a, Curlell *: McGraw; c. Gray Bros; signed,
Sept, 22; filed, Sept, 23; cost $10,960,

Golden Gate and Laguna, Marble work; o, Mark
Sheldon; a, McOongall Bras; signed, Aug, 31; filed.
Sept I; cost $1(151.

Guerrero and Dorland. Cargenlry, etc; o, James
and Katie Smith; a, C. J. J. Devlin; c, Mallory &
Swenson; signed, sept 10; filed, .Sept. 21; co.st $(!.530.
Plumbing, etc; c, Sclianz & Grundy; cost 81560.

cost $2098.

Noe near Hedry. To build; o, N, Hansen; c, L, G,
Bergren; sigued, Sept. 21; filed, Sept. 25; cost $;38.50.

<»"l"arrrll [near Mason. Carpentry, etc; o, Leon
ICaull'inan; a, .Mbcrt Pissis; c, F, W. Kern; signed.
Au .17; filed. Sept 15; cost S14.00i C.C.Morehouse;
cost$3280. Plumbing; c, W. F. Wilson; cost 86500.

Post and Gardner. Fire proof floors, etc o, Crocker
Kstnte Co; a, Tliarp * Holmes; c. Western Expanded
Metal Co; cost 837,440.7.5.

Seventeenth near Guerrero, To build; o, Julia
Sullivan: c, Russell & Stahl; signed. Sept 2; filed, Sept
6; cost 89450.

Seventh and Mission, Iron work: o, U. S. Govern-
ment; c, Phivni.x Iron Works; cost$l8,C00.

Sixteenth and Capp. Alteratirns and additions;
o, Wm. H. Taylor: a. Martens & Coffey; signed, Sept.
2; flled, Sept, 12- cost 80642,

Spruce near Vine, To bnild; o, Grace T. and J, VV^
Pack: a, Cumminghara Bros; cost 83100.

Stanyan near Parnassus. To build; o. P>Iix Mar-
cusi.:c, Marcnse & Remmel; cost $6000.

Siciner near Folsom. To bitild; o, Emily Harlter;
a. Martens * CofTey; signed, and filed, Sept. 12; cost
$0,540.

.Steiiart near ^. ission. Brick work, etc; o, John F.
Boyd; a, McDougall Bros; c, J. W. Miller: signed and
flled, Sept. 6- cost 82795- Carpentry, etc; c, IngersonA
Gore; cost J6T73.

Tenth near FoLsom, 'Tobuild; o, Charles H, Erken;
c, Wilson * Long- cost 8J.:U0.

Tliirteenlh and Clay. Brick building; o, L. H.
Briggs; a, D. F. Oliver; c, W. W. Childs, J, A, Pierson
cost 83195,

Waller near Pierce. To build; o, Albert Muhl-
mann; c, Val Franz; signed, Sept. 12: filed. Sept 13;
cost 83120

■\nllej« near Duiiont. Fi.xing church: o, Roman
Catholic .\rchbi^liop; a, C. J. I. Devlin; c. M. Carrick;
cost 82241.

BERKELEY

Baiu-nift Way and Chapel SI. Owner, Calvin

I'ncillc Ave. nearScott. To build; o, Mrs. Minnie E
Bowes- a, F.S. Van Trees; c, W, II, and T. Kinread;
signed, Scjit. 1; .iled. Sept, 13; cost $586.). Concrete | Eslcrly; c. S. S. tjnackenbush; cost $2800.
work, etc; cost $27:15. Plumbing, etc; c, E. It, Tutt; ;
cost $1000. Paliltil-g, etc; c, J. H. Keefe; cost $710,

Benton, lot 13. To build; o, Mrs. Bertha RickoflT; o,
• I A, W, Smilh; c, Kidder & McCulloiigh; cost 831.vO,
Pacitic .\vc. and (iougb. So builil; o, Kudolph '
Spreckels; a, Newsmii & Meyer; c, C. i; . Depew; Daily .Scenic Park Tract, lot 5, block 14, Tobuild;
signed, Aug. 23; filed, Aug. 21; cost 8:11,990. Plumbing j o, Evelyn H, Shippce; a, .\. W. Smilh; o, Kidder &
etc; c, Gulick & Wethei-bee; cost 828.".0, Steam heat- McCullough; cost 83.500,
ing; c, Geo, H. Tay & (;o: cost $1040. Painting, etc;

c, Kuss A Storz; cost ?lKflo.

Poll; near Wasbiiiglon. Excavations, etc; o, J.P,
and K Triaiillet- a, Everett & Berger; c, M. Buzzlni;
signed and filed, Sept. 2; cost 82038,

Pnlk near Washington, Plumbing, etc; c, J. P. and
E. Trouillet; c, M. Levy; cost 8116.5. Carpentry, etc; c.
Hughes & McDonald; cost $717,5.

Hillegass Tract. To bnild; o, J, A. Vernon; c, C. M,
Mai-Gi-egor; cost $2427.

O.AKI..\M)

Lot Hon Map 01 Surburban. Tobuild; o, Ira Bishop
a, Cunnlngliain Bros; c, M, S, Libbey; cost S08OS.

September, 1899

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co,

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of security. They are made in hundreds of
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in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
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In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

As to 1 rices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES;

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Vol. XX. No, 9.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects.
Architects' Supplies

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Iron Hangers

\;ui I 'I

Chus. .1- W alfihouse. .^geiit..

Kclltli-I i: Essor.

Artificial Stone.

(_ii«iilliiiin, Geo

Boners

Hiiii<l.il)ili A Clones

Building Supplies.

Sniilli .V \niinii

C. .J. Wateriuiuse

Building and Loan Assn.

(illll^liur;;*.-!". l-;inll

Brick Preservative

Cabol's

Calcium-Nickel Fluoride
Cement

xiv

Iron Works

WiMri n Iron \Voil!>
Iron Cornices.

fl uii. Will

Win. Hfidt

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Sash Locks.

Ins, H, IS, & Co

Sewer Pipes.

(.hiddiiiS, iMcBean & Co..
Sewer Traps

H, ,11;, 111., IV, G. C

Sash Lines.

Incandescert Lamps

Gfiit'ial hleetiiLMo

Lumber.

Sci-itt mid Van Arsdale..

Sierra Lmiiher Co

xiv
xiv

XIII

xii

Mantles Tiles, Etc.

.MnliliiL'lle A Co., W. W..
lliili-liiiili

XIV

xiii

\S . K.

race & Co v"

Chimneys Patent,

CUiwMili

Door Opener

G. KiMhiniiller

Engineers.

Till,, I.. Chas. S

Ferro-Nickel Manganese
Filters.

l;a|,lil SiUel.v I'ilUr Co

Furniture and Upholstery.

I'.alriiiail, W

Hardware

^ all- .V Towne Lock Co

Heating and Ventilating

W. .Morgan * Co

xli

Metal Lath

\\i>i,rii K.Npanded Metal Lalh and Fire
Prooliiig Co

Mortar Color

Cabot.',s Mortar Color —

Paint.

L. II, Butcher and Co

(;. iir.-i

.Joseph liixon Crucible Co

Ta ratline I'aiiit Co

Paper

X.ellerliach 4 .Sons

P. anil 11. liilililiii;.' Pa|ipr

CalioC^ .Slifatliiiiir and Iieadeuing Quilt,.
\V. i P. Buildiiif; Paper

Plaster.

Lucas & Co

Plumbers and Gasfitters.

Hol,i„, W. 11

(lnli,li .\; Wt'lhi-rlice

Vlll

vii

,11 I "ordage Works..

Ventilators.

N. A G.Ta.vlor Co

Water Closets.

.loliii liiiiijilas Compan,v

Window Cord.

Saiiis,,n (■i,nlai;e Works

Windows— Revolving

.1 v.. and L. 1,. Ktiiiiedy
Wood Preservative

lal„,rs

I'a.itlc Hetiiiinn ,\: liootin;; Co..

Shingle Stains.

(laliolsl— C", J, Waterhouse— Agent,.

i'acilic Relining and Roofing Co ix

Sidewalk Lights

r. 11. ,la,l>s,,ll A Co

Sliding Door Hanger

liiinliain, Carrigan * Hayden

Stowell

Terra Cotta.

Cladding, McBeaii & Co

Tin Roofing.

N.* G. Taylor Co

University

Harvard

XIII

xlil

xili

IX
X

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11

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vii

lit

xvl

xil

xii

xiii

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for brick walls.

Sierra rumberCompany^" niXON'Sm^fiRMfTpA^

Manufacturers of and Dealers in

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

Corner Kourtli and Cliannel Streets, Wan h'rancisco

Lawrence Scientific School

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FOR TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Ti.. re fs well paimed have not re-

IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. qmred repaintinsfonolo.syears

If you need any paint it will pay you lo send for circular.

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T E l_ E R l-l O rsl E SOUTH SS4.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Till. Inin, .Sl.ite Ri)ofiiig, Galvanized Iron Sky-Iiohtn

and Ca.st-Ziuc Work.

Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

I'ower Fans for Heating and Ventilating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

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September, 1899.

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Vol. X.X No. 9.

R. S. CHAPMAN

rs/IAPMUFACTUREIR OF

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SEPTEMBER 20th, 1899.

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Number^ 9-

A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERESTS OF THE PACIFIC COAST.

CAUTION— Pay no money to persons representing themselves to he connected with the CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS
unless a written authority to receipt for the same is shown and accept no receipt unless it be on our printed blanks. Al'
Checks and Drafts are to be made payable to the order of E. H. Burrell.

T IS A LITTLE OVER TWO
years, .since a Prospectus was
issued containing the following
statements: "The University of
California has undertaken an en-
terprise which it is hoped to make
one of the most notable in the
history of architecture ; and in this
hope it asks, through the wise and
loving kindness of Mrs. Phebe A.
Hearst, the co-operation of the
• architects and artists of every land
and clime, in the preparation of a
plan tor an ideal home of education.

"The purposeis to secure a plan to which all the buildings
that may be needed by the University in its future growth,
shall conform. All the buildings that have been constructed
up to the present time are to be ignored, and the grounds
are to be treated as a blank space, to be filled with a single
beautiful and harmonious picture as a painter fills his canvas.

"The site of the University of California, at Berkeley,
California, comprises two hundred and forty-five acres
of land, rising at first in a gentle and then in a bolder slope
from a height of about two hundred feet above the sea level
to one of over nine nundred feet. It thus covers a range of
more than seven hundred feet iu altitude, while back of it
the chain of hills continues to rise a thousand feet higher.

■ It has a superb outlook over the Bay and City of San
Francisco, over the neighboring plains and mountains, and
the ocean. It is the desire of those who have charge of this
enterprise, to treat the gjounds and buildings together, land-
scape gardening and architecture forming one composition,
which will never need to be structurally changed in all the
future history of the University.

"It is seldom in any age that an artist has hada chance to
express his thought so freely, on so large a scale, and with
such entire exemption from the influence of discordant sur-
roundings. Here there will be at least twenty-eight build-
ings, all mutually related and, at the same time, entirelj'
cut ofi" from anything that conld mar the effect of the picture.

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THE CAl.ll-ORXIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 9,

In fact, it is a city that is to be created — a City of Learning —
in which there is to be no sordid or inharmonious feature.
There are to be no definite limitations of cost, materials, or
style. All is to be left to the unfettered di.scretion of the
designer. He is asked to record his conception of an ideal
home for a University, assuming time and resources to be
unlimited. He is to plan for centuries to come. There will
doubtless be developments of science in the future that will
impose new duties on the University, and require alterations
in the detailed arrangement of its buildings, but it is believed

Senator George Hearst, and a lady well known for her
philanthropy and public >pirit, and her interest in and taste
for all things artistic, has provided ample funds for securing
the architectural plan. For this purpo.se she has appointed
a Board of Trustees consisting of the Governor of the State,
James H. Budd, representing the State ; one of the Regents
of the University. J. B. Reinstein, representing the Board of
Regents, and one (if the Professors of the Faculty, William
Carey Jones, representing the Universitv.

■' The University of California is destined in no long time

Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst.

to be possible to secure a comprehensive plan so in harmony
with the universal principles of architectural art, that there
will be no more necessity of remodeling its broad outlines a
thousand years hence, then there would be of remodeling
the Parthenon, had it come down to us complete and unin-
jured.

" In the great works of antiquity, the designer came first,
and it was the business of the financier to find the money to
carry out his plans. In the new building scheme of the
University of California, it is the intention to restore the
artist and the art idea to their old pre-eminence. The archi-
tect will simply design, others must provide the cost.

" About five million dollars have already been pledged for
a beginning, and such a general desire to contribute has
been manifested, that it is thought that all the funds re-
quired will be forthcoming as fast as the work can be carried
on.

"Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst, widow of the late United States

to be one of the great seats of learning of the world, and the
architect who.se plans for it a home worthy of its future, and of
what a famous authority has called ' the most beadtiful site
on earth for the purposes of a University,' will make lii.s
name imperishable."

We are now enabled after a long lapse of two years to pre-
sent to the world the successful plan of Mons. Benard, a
plan chosen after the most elaborately conceived, the most
systematically carried out and the most lavishly endowed
Architectural Competition known to history.

VlfHE very simple and graceful design for the cover of this
A number of the Cai.ikornia Architect, especially
devoted to the great Phebe Hearst Competition, was
specially drawn for us by Mr. H. R. Hopps a local artist of
versatility and experience.

September, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

99

A DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRST PRIZE PLANS DRAWN BY
MONS. E, BENARD OF PARIS.

\\\\ lon>; and severe course of training
and the repeated experience of handling
immense architectural problems which
must necessarily fall to the lot of a winner
of the Cirand Prix de Rome is in itself a
more varied and a more exalted career
in his art than has fallen to the lot of the average American
architect when he is ready to retire permanently from busi.
ness. Therefore when it is realized that Mons. Benard won-

of Blaville and Marc aux Clercs, and many other architectural
monuments of France.

Before attempting to describe Mons. Benard's solution of the
problem offered it would be well to go back to the original
announcement contained in the prospectus furnished to
architects and briefly enumerate the requirements of the Uni
versity as therein set forth as follows :
The general scheme will comprise :

I St. Provision for the general and collective purposes
common to all the departments, as follows :
Administration,
University Library,
University Museum,

J. B. Reinstein

John Belcher

Walter Cook

J. L. Pascal

Paul Wallot

this, the highest dislinclion that the Ecole des Beaux Arts
can confer as far back as the year 1867, the identical year in
which the writer of this article was born, it is not to be
surprised that the writer feels a certain sense of awe in the
presence of the final outcome and flowering of such an almost
appalling experience in all the grander movements of archi-
tectural design. For Mons. Benard has been all his life
engaged on works of more or less heroic proportions. The
general design of the Fine Arts Building at the Chicago Fair
was based on the lines of one of his studies and is an ex-
ample that will appeal to everyone layman and architect
alike. These facts alone are enough to assure us that any
work from his hand is bound to be excellent in every way.
Added to this it may be mentioned that Mons. Benard is a
member of the Paris Jury of public Works, the official archi-
tect of the District of Havre, the designer of the Franco-
American Club in Paris, the Casino in Nice, of the club
house of Fecamp, of the Palace of Compiegne, of the churches

Auditoriums,

Military Establishment,

Gymnasia,

Printing Establishment,

Habitation,

Club Houses,

Infirmary,

Approach and Communication.

2d. Buildings for all things pertaining to the general
.service of the several departments, such as central power,
heat and light station, postal, telephone and telegraph
systems, etc.

3d. The Departments of Instruction, so far contemplated,
number fifteen, and the buildings for their accommodation
differ much as to their relative size and importance.

These departments are as follows :
A. Higher Historical and Literary Instniction.
I. Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy.

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2. Department of Jurisprudeuce.

3. " " History ana Political Science.

4. " " Ancient and Modern Languages.

B. Higher Siientific Instruction.

5. Department of Mathematics.

6. '■ Phj-sics.

7. " '■ Astronomy.

8. " " Chemistry.

9. ■■ •■ Natural History (Zoology, Botany,

Geology and Mineralogy.)

C. Technical and Applied Instruction.

10. Department of Fine Arts.

11. " " Agriculture.

12. " " Mechanical Engineering.

13. " " Civil Engineering.

14. " '• Mining.

15. " " Draughting and Graphical Analysis.
All are to be so connected as to insure easy communication,

both open and covered, between the groups or buildings
and to contribute to the stately aspect of the whole.

Following this synopsis of requirements is a detailed ac-
count of the composition of each individual group which in-
cludes estimates of the various number of students to be
provided for. Without therefore going into the full details
let it suffice to supplement the above general program with
the following facts reduced to their simplest form of ex-
pression.

Tlie Library is to have 750,000 volumes.

The Auditoriums are to seat 1500 and 5000 persons.

The Military Establishment includes huge drill sheds and
an armorj' with 2000 stands for arms.

The Gymnasia are to contain two large halls and two swim-
ming tanks for males and females, also

"A large drilling and exercising field in the open air for
athletic games with stands and seats." The program then
adds

"This athletic ring should be treated in a monumental
and majestic style "

The Habitation must be for 3000 students, male and female.

The Departments of Instruction are to provide accomoda-
tions for students about as follows :

Philosophy and Pedagogy

Jurisprudence

History and Political .Science

Ancient and Modern Literature

Mathematics
Physics
Astronomy
Chemisty
Natural History

1250 students
Soo
1600
4000

700
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The Department of Fine Arts is thus briefly but compre-
hensively described in full ;

1 "A department of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture
(Drawing and Modelling class rooms, exhibition and com-
petition halls, galleries of models, studios, library, etc.) with
a special division devoted to Decorative and Industrial Art.

2. "A department of Music, with all its elements (class
rooms, lecture study rooms, etc., hall for exercise in
common."

Agriculture 575 .students

Mechanical Engineering ' 1125

Civil Engineering 650 students

Mining iioo

Drafting and Graphical Analysis 125

This then in brief is the program with many details
omitted to which reference will be made further on.

Mons. Benard's solution is herewith shown in a series of
photographic reproductions. The printed names of the
various Departments do not show up with sufficient distinct-
ness on the General plan. The accompanying skeleton plan

Key to General Plan

will make clear at a glance the position of the various build-
ings and their purpose.

The first thing that an architect notices about this plan of
grouped buildings is what appears to be a lack of homogene-
ous character, especially in contrast to the more integral con-
ceptions of some of the other competitors, notably those of
Messrs. Howard Stokes & Hornbostle and Messrs.
Despradelle & Codman. The.se latter conceptions aim at a
single grand effect of architectural elements grouped sym-
metrically upon a single a.xis and growing in interest from
the lower portions along an area of gardens and terraces and
the social and minor necessities of a university up to higher
regions on the ledges of the hills where the full architectural
glory of the main buildings burst on the view in one immense
stretch of monumental structures dominated in the center by

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

a vast Auditorium or Library. There is much to excite the
imagination in such a treatment. One feels an element of
the sublime in the mare attempt to accomplish such a grand
effect. Moreover, the close analogy that these arrangements
afford to the hightest type of organic unity, namely the
human body with the arms out stretched, is not a fact to be
ignored. It shows an effort towards an ideal expression of
perfect form in thorough accord with what we know of the
laws of beauty.

Both of these designs show .symmetry to right and left of
of a median line and variety from bottom to top. And just
as in the human body — the head is the dominating member,

Precisely in this way has Mens. Benard conceived his
plan. He has realized that the human eye cannot take in
more than a limited area, if that area is to be bounded by
architectural monuments dedicated to the practical purposes
of a University.

The entire .scheme then is arranged in three groups. A
Major Group and a Minor Group arranged in more or less
free bilateral symmetry about two axes running parallel from
north to south (that is from left to right) and passing re-
spactively through the Campus and the Fine Art Square.
The third or Auxiliary Group is also arranged in more or
less free bilateral symmetry about the axis marked E D

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Plan of Gymnasium, Tribunes and Campus.

SO again in the.se conceptions furnished us from New York
and Boston, the Central uppermost building whether Audi-
torum or Library, is the crowning glory of the entire scheme.
The man from Paris on the other hand has not striven to
realize any such sublime dream of a grand architectural
unit. No doubt his vast experience has shown him that
such an effort is impossible of satisfactory realization. And
the more one thinks of it and studies tne problem the more
one is apt to agree with Moiis. Benard. And he is not the
only architect who entered this competition who came to the
same conclusion. Undoubtedly the number of buildings re-
quired and the topography of the University Site render it
necessary to conceive the whole design as a compound com-
position of three integral parts. One division which should
dominate the entire scheme from the hillside and do duty for
long distance aspect. While the remaining two divisions
should sit lower on the laud and connect more or less easily
with one another at the intersection of their common avenues.

running obliquely and nearly at right angles to the Major
and Minor axes before mentioned.

Each of these three axes exhibits balance and equality on
either side and variety or inequality from top to bottom
following the correct general law of all highly developed
organic forms. So that while there exists likeness fron; side
to side of each main axis there obtains antithesis from end
to end.

Bearing these facts in mind let us analyse the three groups
one by one, noting how they exhibit this likeness from side
to side of their axes and this variety and antithesis from end to
end, and also how each group consists of a series of regular
solids arranged about a series of regular voids, and how
nicely the solids are proportioned to the voids : and how all
the Groups, especially the Major and Minor, have their
various portions divided off and yet in a sense bound together
by avenues of communication which are in no sense to be
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The Major Group then lie.s on each side of the line
M N. Its dominant mas.s is the largest single block of
buildings in the entire Unix'ersity. It comprises the most
extensively patronized and the most important branches of
the curricuhnii, viz.. the Literary and Historical Blanches.
A glance at the section will show how this solid spread of
sober buildings is relieved by the great central tower rising
from its rear, whose lines are repeated in the obelisk in front.
Opposite this, the largest block of buildings, is the largest
open space in the entire scheme, half of which is wooded and
half of which is plain. And at the foot of the axis and at a
much lower level, in splendid opposition stands the sump-
tuous gymnasium with its flanking Trilnines. Observe the
antithesis of purpose as well as tlie contrast of form. On the
one hand the quiet cloistral lecture rooms enveloped in a rigid

great rectangular space which is about 1250 feet long and
650 feet wide, is the nucleus of the University with pro-
vision for for all three phases of its existence. The Mental
at the upper end, the Physical at the lower end, and the
Social dividing the sexes on either side, the one in every
sen.se the equal of the other.

This dual character is carried through the entire gym-
nasium group also, so that below the obelisk one side of the
central axis is devoted to the uses of male students and the
other side to the use of female students — habitations, gym-
nasia and swimming baths inchtded — all of which is a point
of some significance at this the dawn of a new century.

Extending beyond on either side and at back of this
Nucleus of four great structures are nine other blocks of
liuildiusjs, one on the center line and four on each flank.

Detail Plan of Grand Central Hall and Sv\/imming Baths.

architecture of level line, though set on high groinul, and
crowned by a soaring tower. On the other hand the
animated Gymnasiums and Swimming Baths echoing the ex-
uberance of a full pulse, the yelling in the Campus, and the
gay throng at the games. And all this encompassed by an
architecture of curved colonnades and vaulted halls, of arched
pavilions and spreading domes. Yet with all its sumptuous
statuary and aspiring towers the entire group sits on a lower
level and in no sense vies with the superior altitude of the
colleges opposite. Thus to the antithesis of purpose is
added the contrast of form ; studious (juiet and rec-
tangular outlines being the foil to offset boisterous athletics
"mid a whirl of curves."

Midwav between these extremes on either side in perfect
symmetry arise the massive though elegantly designed
Habitation buildings, .idapted respectively for male and
female students. The lives encompassing these buildings
on all sides gives them a restful, healthful aspect well suited
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Tlie buildings marked 15 whik- they belong to the Major
Group, are by reason of their outlying character and wide
dispersion not strictly amenable to the laws of symmetry
either in the matter of equality from side to side of the axis
M. N. or in diversity from end to end. In no way very
emphatic, other than on the plan, can their balancing parts
be seen at once by the eye. Moreover, it must be remem-
bered that the foundations of the buildings bounded by
Washington Avenue are above the roofs of those bounded by
Franklin Avenue.

The purposes to which these buildings are devoted can be
seen by a glance at the Key Plan. It shows them grouped
about the Central Nucleus in this order:

Physics Mechanics Chemistry Military

M Agriculture N

Civil Eng ; Library Administration Mining

The Administration Hiiilding and Library ()ccn[)y positions

ciples of constructive art in a more compact and even more
beautiful form. Indeed there are so many evidences of
thought and masterful composition, about Mons. Benard's
Plan that in the limits of so .short au article it is only possible
to lightly touch on the more important ones.

The central dominating building at the head of this group
then, is the Museum, unquestionably the most beautiful
building in the entire scheme. It is planned on a scale, that
is generous to the point of lavishness, while its exterior
proportions are very simple and very beautiful. Since this
building is to be open to the people one fafade faces directly
on the public high way. The other looks in onto Fine Arts
Square. This open space which is admirably proportioned
measures about 600 feet each way and is flanked on either
side by buildings dedicated to Art and Music, and also the two
Auditoriums. At the foot of the Group is a monumental
arch and beyond it is a balustrade with grand flights of steps
and curved terraces abruptly terminating the plateau on
which these buildings repose. In this way Fine Arts Square
overlooks, at an altitude of thirty feet or more the entire
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well in the center of the entire scheme, while the Mining
Building, the first to be built, lies on an unobstructed and
central site on the West line of Telegraph Avenue extending
West about 350 feet, its South walls being on a line with
Allston Way. The center of the building will therefore just
about touch the entrance to the present Gymnasium.

The various departments comprised in the outer ring of
the Major Groiip are admirably placed with regard to their
size and purpose with the additional advantage that if ad-
visable they can be redisposed and altered without at all
disturbing the general equipoise of the scheme.

This is a very decided advantage of the block system
adopted by Mons. Benard. It is so eminently practical.
The College of Chemistry for instance might perhaps with
.some small advantage be transposed with the College of
Mechanical Engineering so as to be brought in to closer and
more logical relation with the Colleges of Physics and
Agriculture.

Such a transposition might, on utilitarian grounds, com-
mend itself to the faculty; it could never be objected toby
the architect on esthetic ones. And that is the point that
this suggestion is meant to establish.

An analysis of the Minor Group whose axis also runs from
North to South (that is parallel with the axis M. N. of the
Major Group described above), reveals the same happy prin-

its shady nooks and winding paths, its gnarled old oaks,
and towering eucalypti.

Here the law enunciated further back is still more strik-
ingly e.xemplified though in an entirely diflferent way.
There is symmetry from side to side, and variety from end
to end ; and finally extreme antithesis from the domain of
Arl on the upper level to that oi Nature on the lower. Were
this portion of the Lfniversity alone to be carried out accord-
ing to the spirit of Mons. Benard's masterful design, Cali-
fornia would even then possess a group of buildings hardly
surpassed by another such any where in the world.

To return to our analysis of the Minor Group, it will be
noticed that the Colleges of Mathematics and Draughting
which are united under one roof, belong strictly speaking,
to neither group. One of its faSades is opposite the College
of Civil Engineering which it matches architecturally, while
another faSade faces the School of Fine Art, to which it is
allied functionally-

In other words the transition from Fine Arts to Draught-
ing and from Mathematics to Civil Engineering is as easy
figuratively as it is literally. This triangular building there-
fore not only fills out a corner of the boundary but acts as a
connecting link between each of the two main Groups not
only in the form of the building's corner turret (an echo from
the one opposite) but by its being allied in purpose with
both buildings which it .so happily confronts.

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Considering the Major and Minor Groups as a whole, it
will be seen that they are also more effectually united by a
broad open avenue passing entirely athwart them. To
demonstrate however how clearly distinct in the architect's
mind the Major and the Minor Groups really are it is in-
structive to note his treatment of University Avenue. From
Washington to Franklin Avenue, i. e., across the Larger
Group, it is treated in a larger way, made distinctly broader,
and to further identify it with this group about tlie axis
M. N. there are groves of trees extending from one side to
the other but no further. In crossing the lesser or Art
Group this Avenue is perceptibly narrower and without
trees.

Moreover the laws of proportion prescribe, or better, one's
sense of proportion insists, that the buildings in the Minor
Group lie closer together than those in the Major Group.
Hence the reason why University Avenue is so much
narrower between the Fine Arts Building and the Auditorium

disciples to attack hugh problems of this nature with so
much more success than their less trained competitors.

Coming to the last or Auxiliary Group of Building situated
on the steep hillside and whose axis lies obliquely along the
line, D. E. we observe the same general law govering its
composition. The whole group is characterized by an
irregularity and picturesqueness due to its position in striking
contrast to the simpHcity and repose of the Minor Group. High
aspiring Science is here contrasted with the quiet symmetry
of Fine Arts below. The dominant building is the large triple-
domed Museum of the department covering the exhibits
peculiar to the study of Zoology, Comparative Anatomy and
Palaeontology, respectively. Below this is a trapezoid
.shaped garden flanked by the Botanical and Mineralogical
annexes, and terminated still lower by the College Building
proper devoted to these allied Sciences. Back of the Museum
on the highest point of all sits the Astronomical Observatory

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Section through the Campus and Gymnasium

than between the Library and the Administration. More-
over to still further emphasize the lateral extent of the Major
Group on each side of its axis M. N. we have the evidence
of Center Avenue with its series of overflow pools of water
collected in an artificial pond from the creek in the hills
above and emptying into a similar pond below, whose plan
is inverted. This plainly indicates that one idea is included
between these two ponds as we include a sentence within
brackets thus ( ).

Finally, as it were to clinch the matter, not only are the
buildings mas.sed in symmetry on either side of the line
M. N. but the streets are designed to balance one another
not only in their equidistance from the center but in their
width and character and even their names, thus New York
and Chicago Streets enclose the inner nucleus of the Major
Group just as the avenues named after Washington an<l
Franklin define its outer boundaries.

All this is very logical and very clear ; and while so far
we have only considered the massing and general principles
underlying the two main groups, the same logic and clear-
ness characterises the various parts of each building down to
the smallest detail. It is this combination that so distin-
guishes the French school above all others and enables its

and its adjacent residences for "three astronomers and their
fiimilies. " Continuing to descend along the axis are various
ramps and flights of steps, terraces "lifts;" and ultimately two
Habitation Buildings on the lowermost plateau of the group.
While this group is well conceived, it is doubtful whether it
will be expedient to establish colleges so high up on the hill-
side. The impression prevails that a consensus of opinion
will induce Mons. Benard on his arrival from Paris to set
about rearranging his admirable plan in such a way as to
include the department of Natural History in the Major
Group of Buildings below. Were the College boundary
extended on the North a little beyond the brook, and the
College of Agriculture with its fields removed to the region of
the Infirmary, two whole blocks of land would be available
on the axis M, X. for the group now shown on the hillside.

Mons. Benard has shown such mastery in marshalling his
forces so far, that not the remotest difficulty attaches to his
remodelling the scheme to any extent conforniahle with the
practical requirements of the University authorities and the
sanction of his own artistic conscience.

So far nothing has been said of the buildings in detail.
The more their planning is studied, the more admirable it
.seems. Words cannot do justice to the extraordinary nicety

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105

with which the requirements of each department are provided
for; how Lecture Hall, Corridor, Quad and Class-room are
harmoniously and straightforwardly disposed; how the relative
value of Pavilion, Dome or Turret is indicated in rhythmical
figures of black and white, which alone are delightful to look
at so varied are their proportions, so clear the tale they tell.
Indeed so logical and excellent is the fnini de pocket through-
out, that the buildings do not need to be named. As one
knows the programme intimately, so one can see the purpose
of the plan at a glance, just as an accomplished musician can,
by looking at the score of a symphony, and without sounding
a note, hear in his mind the whole composition.

For example, let us briefly examine the principle College
building, the Literary Group, etc. Instantly we see the
tower the tallest structure of the entire University calling

isolated rooms for delicate experiments. ' ' There they are at
a glance. The Jurisprudence Branch is a small one. The
one lecture room for two hundred looks onto an open court
crossed by an arcade at the main entrance which faces the
Library and has a good foreground of garden and evergreens.
Distinctly dignified is the College of Jurisprudence, small
though its requirements be. It will be noticed that each
department is punctuated on the plan with a solid dot, which
of course stands for some pedestal surmounted with suitable
statuary. Every other building is just as clearly planned as
the preceding, while accessories, ornaments, gardens and trees
are arranged so as to help in the expression of the whole idea.
Indeed dearnei^a seems a peculiarly French virtue. Who-
ever has read French criticism or philosophy has delighted in
the absolute clarity of language and thought that so dis-

section through the Grand Central Hall of the Gymnasium.

attention to its centre of activity so to speak. Just as easily do
we recognize the three large lecture rooms. One on the north
serves the History and Political Science Division. The three
class rooms to seat two hundred each in this division can be
just as easily located, as also can the galleries for maps and
charts, and the tables at which students can sit and spread the
same.

In the center, besides the lecture room for five hundred
students, are five well defined quads. It needs little guessing
to recognize here the five divisions "of about equal
dimensions" reserved for the English, Classic, Frankish^
Teutonic and Semitic languages. Here too, as plain as day,
are the three class rooms for two hundred students each,
while the fifty smaller rooms additional are of course arranged
in between and in the stories above.

The Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy has its large
lecture room for five hundred, and also its psychological
laboratory disconnected with any building, and ' ' four small

tinguishes it from the German variety for instance. Not that
clearness is the only virtue, but it is a great one, and perhaps
in architectural delineation the greatest. Architecture deals
with facts — facts of thought, if not facts already clothed in
material vestiture.

Here again Mons. Benard's designs have transcendent
merit. They represent his conception with the utmost
directness in a clean, clear, forcible language of lines and
washes, that had not a rival among the other ten competitors.
Indeed the writer has never before seen such a simple, incisive
set of drawings, that so adequately presenting so vast and
complicated a theme.

All those who saw the general perspective view were
charmed by its simplicity, to cite one drawing alone. No-
where is there an unnecessary line, much less an unnecessary
fact. A light wash of umber to shade the building ; one
shade of green on the trees; neutral tint on the adjacent
blocks of property ; a spot of blue on the ponds, and a wash of

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the same to indicate the sky line — and that is all! The
half-tone illustration gives some idea of the result achieved.

The plan also was handled with the utmost delicacy, with-
out straining after any effect, other than to tell its tale in a
clear simple manner. It would be considered a flawless model
of draughtmanship any where, even in the Rue Bonaparte.

In conclusion there can be no doubt that Mons. Benard's
scheme is the best offered. It is Monumental, Logical and
Practical. What is even more, it is pliant, and this quality
more than all guarantees its Realization.

B. J. S. Cahii.l.

tects are of varied nationality, varied tongue and varied
training. We have men from the Beaux Arts from the
Royal Polytechnicum from the Boston Institute and from
.South Kensington. Our architects in the aggregate have
travelled perhaps more than the average architects of any
other city on earth. They are broad minded men of the
world as a body, a id singularly free from provincialism.
Nothing could better prove this than the way in which
local practitioners accepted the international conditions of
the Phebe Hearst Competition. In a country where the
doctrine of Protection is a trumpliant policy and in a city re-

Oetail of a Balcony over Entrance to Habitation Building

THE LUNCHEON AT THE CLIFF HOUSE.

Hli RECENT VISIT of the renowned
European and Eastern Architects to San
Francisco was one of the most notable events
in the history of the profession in this City.
Many and varied were the entertainments
provided for them by our representative
Outside of their prolonged sessions at the Ferry
Building where the Phebe Hearst Plans were exhibited for
their verdict their visit to California was one long fete from
their journey across the continent in a special observation
car to their last farewell at the Oakland mole.

San Francisco is notoriously cosmopolitan. Her archi-

citizens.

mo\ed at an enormous distance from the e-xisting centers of
art and civilization it is no small matter of credit that a great
architectural competition has deen inaugurated and carried
to a most successful issue on a basis so radically international
that one might well infer from its conditions that we already
lived in the Millennium : that all the world was one happy
community, with one flag and one tongue : no arsenals and
no custom hou.se — that narrowness and selfshuess were
obsolete words, and that the .sole object of existence was to
get hold of the bat things on earth — no matter whence.

When it was proposed that foreign architects should be
invited without limit — and that foreign Judocs should decide
upon their merits the World looked incredulous. Such a
thing w^as unheard of and inconceivable in Pans and Berlin;
almost inconceivable in London and New York. Conse-
quently London, Paris, Berlin and New York shook their
heads. Now that the award has been made — and that to a

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

107

foreign architect by a majority of foreign jurors — and that
no demur has been made by an American, least of all by a
Californian architect — the World of Art is slowly waking up
to the fact that a very big thing has been done here on the
edge of the Pacific, one of the biggest on record. So big in
deed that it is hard to realize its full import. Posterity will

Percy, Albert Pissis, M. J. Reid, J. \V. Reid, H. A.
Schulze, T. J. Welsh, G. A. Wright and Herman Barth.

Among the non-members were : — Clinton Day, E.
iJepierre, U. B. Faville, E. L. Holmes, H. B. Maggs,
B. J. McDougall, S. Newsom, P. Righetti. K. R. Swain,
X J. Tharp. F. S. Van Trees.

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Hacienda del Poso de Verona. Residence of Mrs Hearst.

pill its signature to this athrniatiou and Histot> will tu-
dcrse it.

Since tliis Conipftitiun was conceived in such a large
spiiil it goes without saying that wht-n tlie judges ar-
rived here they were greeted in a whole souled cordial way
by our citizens at large and especially so by our architects.

Some slight expression of their good will took the agree-
able form of a drive out to the Cliff House and a luncheon
tendered the distinguished visitors by the San Francisco
Chapter of the .American Institute of Architects.

The honored guests invited were of course primarily the
five jurors — J. L. Pascal of Paris: Paul Wallot of Dresden;
John Belcher of London (who came as a locum toicus for
Norman Shaw 1 Walter Cook of New York and J. B. Reui-
stein of San Francisco. In addition to these four famous
architects and the Regent of the University of California:
invitations were also sent to J. M. Carrere, Esq.. the well
known New York architect; B. R. .\Iaybeck, Esq.. Professor
ol Architecture at the University: Max Juughaendel, Esq.,
the writer and critic; .A. H. Spreckels, Esq., J. C. Hooe, Esq..
P. B. Tuzo, Es(i., John McLaren, the Superintendent of
Golden Gate Park and Mrs. Phebe Hearst. Mrs. Hearst was
unable to attend as also were Messrs. Reinstein, Spreckels.
Juughaendel, Hooe and Tuzo.

The hosts of the occasion were the following local archi-
tects: members of the San Franci.sco Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects: Seth Bab.son, B. J. S. Cahill,
John M. Curtis, Robert H. Daley, B. F. Henriksen, E.
Kollofrath, E. A. Mathews, Chas. C. McDougall. G, W.

On the morning of Tuesday, September 12, the above
named gentlemen assembled in the Palace Hotel rotunda
where commodious wagonnettes were in attendance for the
long drive to the ClilT. .And indeed it was an enjoyable ride
including by a wide detour the Presidio, the shores of the
tiolden Gate, the French Hospital and the Park. The keen
air of Strawberry Hill put an edge on appetites already well
sharpened by an unusually long morning — for it was not
until past two that the company had found their places round
the well spread and beautifully decorated table of the CliflF
House dining room. It was not long before the attention of
those present was diverted from the welcome task of discussing

Carnage Entrance and Patio.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XX. No. 9.

a well served luncheon to matters of a more elevated nature.
Mr. Seth Babson, the president of the Local Chapter of
Architects, had arisen to his feet to make an informal address
of welcome to the guests of the day. He said that speaking
for the architects of California he realized what an under-
taking these European jurors had embarked on, how at no
doubt much inconvenience to themselves, they had ciossed an
ocean and a continent and broken away from their professional
and domestic ties in order to pass mature judgment on these
architectural plans so magnificentl)' provided for by the
generousity of Mrs. Hearst. In so doing he considered that
they had conferred a great honor on the State of which Califor-
nia was both proud and grateful. President Batson alluded to
the vast number of students who went to all parts of Europe
for scientific and artistic training. That the masters of
science and art of Europe should be brought over here to
decide a momentous question of a scientific and artistic nature,
was natural and satisfactory-, and decidedly a matter for con-
gratulation. After some more appropriate remarks of a like
character the speech making began in good earnest, and was
continued with very happy results to the conviviality and good
feeling of all those present. Mons. Pascal being called upon,
read in excellent English a little address which he had pre-
pared for the occasion and in which he felicitated California
in her fortunate po.ssession of so enterprising a patrone.ss of
art as Mrs. Hearst, and that this glorious State was to have
at some future date a University designed on such splendid
lines as those so skilfully delineated by Mons. Benard. Mr.
M. J. Reid proposed the health of Mons. Benard. Every one
present rose, Mr. Maggs led the chorus, and the roof was lifted
with the rousing old refrain.

" For he's a jolly good fellow."

If champagne and shouting can ever attest enthusiani there
was no lack of it manifested in the good will shown towards
this studious veteran of the T square: architect, artist, sculptor,
.scholar and enthusiast, away their in Paris who had, after a
life time of successful campaigns in the field of Art, carried off
one more of its grandest trophies. Mons. Bernard should
have been there to see and hear.

Dr. Wallott, the eminent architect of the German House of
Parliament in Berlin made a very humorous speech, if we are
to judge by the laughter his remarks evoked. He spoke in
German, and the many architects who listened with delight
to his happy periods aver that his was the speech of the day.
Equally felicitous were the remarks of Mr. Belcher whose
neat address brought down the house. Mr. Cook of New
York, took for his text the American Institute and preached
a little homily on the duty of supporting that institution
which went home to every architect present. Some frank
and very just conclusions drawn by Mr. Carrere as to the
beneficial effect of this great Concours on the architecture of
the West, were followed by perhaps the most fruitful reflections
that the occasion called forth. Mr. .Schultze gave expressions
to a general feeling when he said that not the least of the
benefits of this great competition was this very occasion when
the architects of San Francisco were brought socially together
and introduced to one another. Such gatherings he thought
should be encouraged and repeated and much good would
come from them to individual architects and the profession at
large.

Mr. Welsh wa.xed eloquent ou the Berkeley theme and Mr.
Percy wanted to know if just such another project had ever
before been conceived, and if there was any on record now
that would rival the University eiiKemhle when carried out
according to Mon. Benard's plans.

Mr. Pissis proposed the health of Mrs. Hearst and Mr.
May beck spoke in response. After some remarks from Mr.
Clinton Day, Mr. Daley, Mr. Henriksen and Superintendent
McLaren, the party broke up and returned in their carriages
to the City after one of the pleasantest days in the social
annuals of the local Chapter.

HACIENDA DEL POSO DE VERONA,

yrNDER the above rorauntic designation Mrs. Pliebe Hearst's
vl eounti'y residence rests peacefully amid the sunny hills of
Pli'iisantoii, California.

Xotlung could better attest Mrs. He.irst's interest in architecture
;uiil lier loyalty to California than the painstaking care with which
she li;is caused to be planned and built tliis most interesting e.x-
pression of one of the pliases of architectural aspiration peculiar to
tills Coast. The early conversion of California to Cliristianty and
civilizaiion effected Ijy Jiinipero Serra and his faithful padres has
given California a background of romance and history denied to
many of tlie States of this Republic. Tlie sunny climate and tlie
sub-tropical vgetation also have united to give a definite turn to
our architecture along the lines of Spanish Renaissance. Tlie
\v< rd is liarcily comprehensive enough to cover a style that is so
ehistic. From the massive Mission style, including a dash of the
Indian and Aztec spirit, it is a long way to the full glory of the
old architecture of Spain, the florid Gothic of Santiago di Com-
posielfo and the oriental splendor of Cordova. It is quite con-
ceivable tliat if our architects made a study of Spain's glorious
architectural past, a vital, adaptable style of extraordinary beauty
could be evolved, capable of meeting tlie requirements of every eoii-
ceivablt liuilding from a steel sky-scraper to a country railway
station.

Mrs. Hearst's house was designed by Mr. Schweiufurth, one of
the most talented architects of the United States. He stands to this
style somewhat as Norman Shaw does to Queen Anne. Tlie
one using a creamy colored stucco where the other employs a deep
rose brick work. The one style in clear California light being as
happy as the other is in the thick grey atmosphere of London.

TirHE NE.\T numlier of the C.a i.ifdum.v .AucurrEcT .\nd
X Bl'il.lil.\'(i Nkws will contain an exhaustive article of ex-
tra(U'diiuiry interest, not only to the architects of this city,
iiiit to every one who has the interests of San Franciscoat heart, and
wish it to assume as soon as possible the Metrojiohtan character
which is uudoul)tedly its right by reason of its commerce, its
climate, its situation and its ghu'ioiis destiny as the l-'nipire
City of the Pacific.

Mayor Pliehin and iiiaiiy prDiniiient citizens of artistic iiisigbl
bave laUeii niiicli interest in this scheme recently given to the
liul>lic through the cdluinns of the EjaiiiiiK r.

Our forthcoming issue will amply illiistiate the scheme
described in detail by tlie architect who conceived it, viz., Mr. U.
.1. S. Cahill. The article is entitled "A Plan to Beautify Market
Street— To Open up The Cily Hall— 'I'o Open up the Post
()(li(.^. — 'I'o Provide a Nev. Public fiibrary — To Provide Monu-
ment .Sites, Parks and Trees for llu' Adornment of the City
AT NO COST TO THK CITY."

September, 1899.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

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September, 1S99.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE.

CORNER NEW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

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1). MePbee

Hox No.

Abrahamsoii. I'.; patent ventilators VJii

Adams John U.; rontmctor and builder *-i70

Alamecla Brick & Tile ro.: bih-k 170

Arizona Sandslunf Co.; building stone Z'2ii

Bass-Huter Paint Co.; paiiiis, oils and vurntsbeM...l:{fj

Bateinan llro-s.: contractorsatul builders 236

Beck. Adam; mas n and builder II ;

Bell. Win.; contractor and bu Ider 75

lilbli Lumber Co.. D. Jl i

Bellingbam Hjiv Im'p. Co; hnnbrr 'Zi\

Bovd. UnlMTi; niii.MHi and builder 77

Briidy, M. V.; mason and buildt-r S4

lirady, O. E.; mason anil buildcj- 3liO

Bren nun, !>. .1.; mason and buildei- 51

Brennau .lames, plasterers loll

Britl, James K.; plumber 3«

Brode. K.; Iron works 2!)5

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2(W

Buriihum, stnnlord (->».; planing mill 28

Burrell. K. H.; budding material Hti

Burt, W.J.: house mover 'M)

Butler, Wm. A.; masiui and builder 2.V>

Caliroriiia Art CJlass Works iW

Calilornia Klectrieal Works 228

Caliloruia .Mills; planing mills 30()

CaiTipbell, Alex L; conlructur and builder 105

Carey. J. K.; brick manufacturer 282

Bignaini and Masow UiH

Cartwrigbt, D. :^.; teandng 10

(Central Lumber A Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Clialham. Win.; contractor and builder 62

Ch.-miiMl I'aint Co. 317

Cliisliolm, C; i-ontractor and builder 41

Clark. N. .V Sons: terra colta. etc 290

I'lawson. li. \').,<S: Co.; patent chimneys )i(i

Coghlan. Frank; plavlcrer 91

I'oilin it (innu: lailicrs 1J4

Conrannon Win., contiaclor and builder 24

Conlin iV RolHMis; im-tal roufers 90

CoppielersA- Mockel; grill work

Cowell. II. it Co.; lime, cement, fire brick, etc 7

Crii'hion. IVicr: coutracior and builder .339

Crocker. Wm.; planing mill !2

Cronaii. Wm.; Kagle ^^llcet Metal Works 313

Cnrric Donald: coidraclor ami buildrr 227

(^urrie, Uobcri: coutrador and huildi'r 143

('nsliing-Wi'tnn)reCo.;foncreleandartiIiclulstone218

Curry..!. M.; stone dealer :35

lianicis, (ills, v.: painter and decorator 85

I>a\ ics, I-;.; plasterer 42

Da^ is. (ieo. .t Son; bouse movers 29:i

Day. TIios. u.. ^t Sons; contriiclors and builders I3i

Degun, l*al lii-k; stone contractor 3(»(i

Dillon, David; teamster and coutracior 1:^9

Donovan. .M. J.; palmer 121

Dunbar. Win.: mason and builder 3ti4

nunluim, Carrigan A Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dnnlop. Clias.; plasterer 59

Dwver, L. J.; palmer and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; (;oldeu West Iron Works )>4

Kiani. it Knowles. earpeutersand builders 202

Kxcelsior Mill Co 72

Keelv, M. J.; cmitracior and builder ISO

Kenhall, M. A Son; misons and Imilders 58

Field. Wm. J.;eonlractorand builder

Field. Z. U

Flana:ran. L. H.: lime ami cement bii

Foley. Michael; grading and teaming 251

Box No. .
Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, oic 1(W

Fortin Brick Co 98

Frazc, J. B.; painter and decorator 50

Kuller. W. P. & Co.; paints, ollsand glass 3:«

l-'uiness. John; conti'actor and builder 152

tiejrr. Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 2.52

(iilelti. .Necondo; artificial stone :i08

(iilloglcy, (ieo.; learning 324

(iirvin it I-'-yre; Imjjorters

til ddini:, McBean A Co.; architectural terra cotta..lC2

tiolden We>t Iron Works, Dyer Bros W

(ioodman, tieo.; artificial .stone, etc 3.34

(Jj-.'innis. J, <j, & Co.; steam lien ting, etc 331

liray Bros.; art irtcial stone and concrete work 80

(irie.se, Carl; arlillcmi si one and concrete work 231

Hammond. Pliilip; metal roofer 43

liansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen. K. L.; con Tractor and builder lOS

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 1N7

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Harris tt Jones, Lumber Dealers

Hausteln, H.; tiles 82

Heldt, W.; cornice works 2()4

Henzel, Kd. F. A. Co.; electricians 375

Herring, K.; mill work 70

Hille, Wm.; cornice works 210

Hi rules, Kd. B., it Co.; patent blinds 174

Hol>son, B. Y.; painter 25

Hork, T. & Sor; masons and builders 2:12

HolTman, \'.: mason and builder 9

Holmes. 11. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 2(i8

Hooper, C. A., it Co.; lumber 341

342

J5ti

avj

37

2G7

27

304

102

.188

. 3)i:i

.127

13

. 1!I9
.190
22.^
.2tH
..244

nnl)cr. Frank; sash, blinds and doors.

liurlbni, It. P.; builder

IrUcIliciiner, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers

Ingcrsun it (ioie; c<mlractors and builders.

Jaiks, Henry; contractor and builder

.lackstni, P. H. it Co.; ilinminating tiles

Jackson, U'. E.; curbing

. I esse. (ieo. B.; si air l)ui!dcr

Jordan D., & S<ni: masons and builders

Jo>liua Heiidy Macliine Works

.ludson Mnlg. Co

Kt-aliiig. M. Arildciai stone

Ki'aiinge, K., Artitlctal Stone

Kclleher, M.; house raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Paciflc Coast Lumber and Mill Co.

Keefe, J. H.; painter and decorator

Kent. S. H.; contractor and lanlder

Kern, F. W.: contractor and l)nilder

Kitiredge, M H. & Co.; sash, doors and blinds....

Kno.v it C<K)k: coiitraeI"rsand liuilders

Knss. P. N.; painier. decmaior aiul wood rtnlsher..H07

Lang, (ieo. R.; eont iacii>r and luiildcr 214

Larseii. H. H.: mastui and builder S:i

Leahy, !>.: plasterer 344

Leonard, J.. Concrete and Artiti<-ial Stone ;Wt;

Leproh«ui. 1'.: si cam and hot water heating 2:*9

Loiian, J. F.; adju-ter and builder 21

Lovett, A. K.: roof repairing and painiing 258

Lucas it Co.; Golded (iate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C: contractor and builder „...274

.Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348

Maguire. A. B.: lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 2ti:i

.Magnire, .lames A.: manul;n'lurer's agent 120

Man;:Iesiloi-f, M,: l-'Jeii lical Maintenance Co :i50

Mamrrum it Oiier: liealing, \ entilating, tiles, etc.. .294

Market Sirect Planing Mill 252

MeCarlliy, .lolin; masnti and builder lUS

M»-( 'lure, H. N.: teaming and grading Iii9

McKlifty, A.: conlracior and buiUh*r 211

.\l(Miil\ !-ay Stone Co.; stune etmiraetor..., 340

M<*ti()\vnn. M.; mason and i)Uiltler w. 17

.MeKce. John: si air builder 2(i2

.McLio-ldan, T. M.; conlracior and builder 92

McMalion, Henry: stair l>uilder 113

.McPbee it Co.; Stone contractors 25«

.Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 208

Mitchell. R.; ma.son and laiilder 74

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, manlies, etc 237

128

Moore, C. I*arker: contractor and builder

Moore, (J. Howard; contractor and builder..

Morel louse, C. C.; plasterer

M(treb'iusp. ,1. .1.: plasterer

>l ulcaliy. J.; mason and builder

N'tehaus, Kdward F. A Co.: hardwood lumber.,

Nieliaiis Itro*^. A Co.: planing mill ,

Nort li; .1. .1.. Brick manufacturer

Nulling. C;

O'lifieii, .las. J.; cjirpeiiter and builder

O'Brien. P. R. A Sou: plumbers ...

80
...358
.301
. 97
. 55

..2as

,. 49
.107

Box No.

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

Ogle, John; conii-actor and builder 215

O'.^ulllvan, D.; mason conlracior 277

Pacitlc Bridge Co 40

Pacific Rertning A Rooling Co 346

Pacitlc Lumber Co 365

Paeiric Manufacturing Co., Mill Work

Pacitlc Rolling Mills 192

J^aebiz, (jus, J.; elerlrfc.Hn, etc 81

Palace Hardware C(>.; builders* hardware 292

Paralline l*aint Ci>.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacocli A Butcher; nntsonsand builders 122

I'elerseii Brick Co.; original red pres.'>ed brick tJ8

Peler>en, 11. M. A <.o,; concrete 2ib

Pflngst, F. L.. hardw(K)(l "(j

Please, Henry; muson and builder 299

Pool, .fas. R.; hfiiise mover and raiser 21"

Rae. .lames; stone contractor , . ,56

Ralston Iron Works 175

Raymond (iranlte Co.; contractors for sione work..Hi5

Reiehley Geo.: coniraclorand builder 109

Beigle A Jamieson; machine white washing 240

Remlllaid Brick Co.; pressed slock and common

brick :i7g

Richardson & Gale; masons and builders .,."!s28

Ricbmuller, Geo.; door opener 355

Riley John F.; masons and builders 329

Ringrose, R.: mason and builder |8

Robinson A Gillespie; coniracti>rsaiid builders HI

Roeklin Granite Co.; granite work 69

Ro.^eniaium, Fr. H.; glass 9Q

Ruttino A Blanch i; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick 332

S. F. Lime & Mortar Co. C. Hen net, 246

San h ranciseo Lumber Co 157

San Francisco No\eliy and Plating Works...!. .".',.]2»l

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; bri<rk 2^8

San .lose Brick Co,; brick ,.,„ 5

Saunders, J. s. W.; contractor and bulltier... ...... 'J2^

Schroedcr, Wm.;ari glass (O

Scott A Van .Xrsdale LuniberCo .193

Sessions. M. P 3(n

Sn.it b. J. W.; carpenter .".*!!!.! "J

Smith A Young: building supplies .'374

Smiiii A Qnindiy: street contractors 67

>-nell, K. L.; lime and plaster joi

Snook, W.s. A Son; plumbers !!.S72

Sonle Bros.; carpenters ' . ^j

steiger, A., Sons; archiiectural terra cotla...!!."!!!l34

.Stevens. P.M.; patent ch:mneys .", 15

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co 297

St rat ton. .Ino. s.; house mo\er jj62

Sullivan. J. F.; painier and decorator ...'.'.'.[. I

Sullivan. Tim; carpenter , rs

Siiliivan M. F.; grading and teaming

Sweeney. Daniel: carpenter

Sweeney, G. C; plnmiier

Taroma and Roche Harbor Lime Co

Tay, Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies

Tobin, J. B.; plasterer

To wie A Broad well

Trotter. J oil n: contractor and builder

Tnpper, O. M.: lime

Tutile. .lohn: tcanistHr. plasterers* supplies..

Ciiion Lumber Co.; lumber

Virnuaii Marble Co ,

\ul<-an Iron Works

Wagner. Henry F.: painting and decorator

Wagner, ,1. Ferd; ma-tm and builder.

Walker, (ieorue H,; carpenter

Warren, C. A.; grading

Waslibnrn A Moen MnTg. Co

\\ aslilngton Street Plaining Mill

Walcrhonse, C. J

Watson. W.C: plasterer ,

Western GnmlteA Marble CX> „..,..

Western Iron Worlts _„17l

White Bros.: carpenters. ""

148

325

136

-289

321

173

298

251

281

79

.284

..312

,...IS1

...367

272

..810
... 48
...78
™99
...316

While Bros.: hardwood lumber 145

Whittle, H.: mason and builder „..."1"*." 60

Williams. F. A.: contractor and builder. ..-7.7..J7S

Wil.son. Bros, a (_*o.: lumber ..'.". Sn4

Wilson, W. F.: plnmiier ...!".".*...!:5i8

Wilson. James A.; mason and builder. !.!...22l

Wiikie, Andrew: planing mill . >U15

Wilkie Andrew, Jr !.!!. 12S

Worrel. C. R.: mason and builder. ...~.„ 2

West Coast Wire Works '/'] [[273

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co........

^'ates A Co.; paints '^'j,

Young. S -T.. gntding and teaming !.",33K

WESTERN IRON WORKS.

IVl A, IMU 1^ A C T l_) R E R S OR

STEEL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES.

Stairs, Elevator Enclosures, Roofs, Iron Fencing and Gates.

JA.II_ ArVJD BAMK \A/ORK. GAS MOUDERS, SHEET AND F»L.A.TE r>/lE-rAI_ WORK

RO R G I N G S .

Telephone IMain 737.

123-125 BEALE STREET, S. F.

xu

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. 9.

Candelabra and Decorative

Incandescent Lamps and Receptacles.

Adapted for decorative ilhnnination of interiors of fine re.siaences and hotels, and
extensively used for that purpose (Catalogue No. 9044).

X-RAY TUBES FLUOROSCOPES catalogue no 9050
EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.)
HARRISON, N. J.

50 YEARS*
EXPERIENCE

"tADE Marks
Designs
Copyrights 4c.

Anyonp spnrllng a pkol'h jiTid di^scripfinn may
qnlrkly ;H<'ortaiii oiir (ijuiiiiiii fri'f wiipther an
invention IS prnhjilitv (i.dciil jilMc < ■>iiinninif'R-
tiniiH stricllyi-rnitli1*^iili;il. H.iiiilbdnk on Pjitents
ppiit trnf. nl.iewt jiL'eiU'v fin- jj.'.tinim patents.

I'nlents l.ikcn thniiiL-h Muim A Cu. receive
sprri'jl tu'tirr, without tli;iri:e, in the

Scientific JTtncrican.

A h)ifida<iniely illnstrated weekly. L;ireest cir-
culatitin nf any seieiititle Jmiriutl. Terms, $3 ft
year: four months, $1. Soldbvall in" ■-•ionlers.

MUNN & Co.3«'«"''-'"='» New York

Branch Office. 626 F St., Washlncton, U.C.

GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

GEORGE

:e A^

ARTIFICIAL STONE, - «ll of .ts brahches

SCHILLINGERS PATENT. >

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

SPECIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.

"Bolles" Revolving

and Sliding Sash.

"Oiieen" Overhead and Mullion Pulley.s

yueen Aluminum Bronze Sash Ribbon.

Wiiiildw 8top Ailjustcrs ami Specialties in Wiiuicnv

Hardware.

It turns round and slides up
andldown.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

Telephone Red 91. S*n Francisco. C*

532 Byrne Building
Telephone BroN/vn 371. Los Anqilo, C*i

September, 1899."!

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xin

B17II.DI1VG NEWS.

rrxxx:

Grove near 1st. To build; o, Stnndnrd Electric Co;
a, Wftlter J. AJathews; c. J. C. (Caldwell; cost %Vi\\.

Bonita A\ e. near Oakland Ave. To build; o, Liicllc
E. Brady; a, E. A. Mathews; c, A. S. Riich; cost JloSO

EAST OAKLAND.

hnke near Jaoksoti. Alteration^* and addtlions; o,
Geo. H. Wheaton; a, W. J. Matthews; c, €. A. Llttle-
(leld; cost 810'JO.

Peralto Ave. uear Watson. Cottage; o, Olaf J. Han-
Ben; c, Anderson & Stockholm; cost 81772.

SAUSALITO

Two-story rarne. Owner, Arthur \\. Mays; a. W. K
Mllwain; c, Frank Lindsay; cost $3000.

Two-story frame. Owner- C. E. Cooper; a, O.
Everett; c. Frank A. HIanchard; cost $'-'220.

VALT;IC,;o

Marin and Main. To build; o, Mr. J. Brownley; n,
A. \V. Smlili- e, IS. C. Allyn; cost $1000.

Rapid Safety Filter

^s in use in San Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, Saloons, ^Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse and recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased onlj'.

rerins Si. 50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD.
President.

W. D. MANSFIELD.

Secretary.

WAP.

SHINGLE STAINS

In soli juhI pirasint; lints

<»f lii;:lifsi t.'ni<i<'s of rnaldiMls

Specially adapted to Redwood Pacific Coast Product.

PACIFIC REFINING & ROOFING CO.

113 New MoNTOOMERV St., S. F.

Saitipic Tablets Oil Application. Sold t)y I>oiilers.

-ffiel F

p. H. JACKSON & CO

Contractors for

Wrought Iron Building Work

Sidewalk Lights, Floor Lights

Fire and Burglar-Proof Arched and Flat Sky Lights

Patent Water-Proof Sidewalk Doors

Basement Ventilators, Etc.

228 and 230 First Street. 7 and 9 Tehama Street

SAN FRANCISCO.

Kill' Hras-i ;uiil iiri)n/,i' ( listings is the oiilv
low priced but high grade Alloy strictl\
Kunranleod siipciMor to Plio.sphoroiis tin.

A siiiiiple kesr, KKI 11)S, shipped for tri;il
toiiliy i\".spi)Msilil(' bi'Mss I'oiniili'v.

M;iinirMi-liirril iiiicli'i- Mc\iran I'Mlriil liy

The National Ore and Reduction Co..
Durango. Mexico.

Stahlkneckt y Cia, Hnnluis, ex-
clusive sole iiijelils fill- the .Me.\iciiii Reptiljlie,
Durango, Mexico.

The t^niteil Rtate.s patent riglit is for

stile, Howard Chemical Works, """■
iircl Stnticiii, St. T.oiiis, Mo.. I'.S. .V.

M. BATEMAN

3

Wl
l\I.\NrF.\<'Tl RER OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors,

Banks. Offices, Stores Hn*l StfaiulxtAts Fitted L'p

iiii^l??.L^I:: '''''• '"' """' ^"'■'■"""''' SAN FRANCISCO, CAU

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the only Creosote
vStains.

Cabot's insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A sott, ela.stic cushion

of dead air spaces. The

perfect .soniid deadener

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative.

For mortar .staining and waterproofing brickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole IMaufacturer, Boston, Mass.

Stock carried in San Francisco 1)\'

CHIkS. J. WATER HOUSE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood, Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Easdand.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol. XX. No. 9

Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

Califeinia Gas Machine Co.

412-414 BATTERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

STANDARD
GAS

MACHINES

FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, HEATING AND POWER.

Best Light for Hotels,

Residences,

Public Buildings, Etc.

Hotel San [Rafael, San Rafael; Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere; Holyoaks, Sausalito;
Eustadillo House, San Leandro, and others are lighted with this Machine.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

W. J. Cuthbertson,

Aroftit«ct-

Flood BuUdlDg,

Cor. Market and Fourth SU.,
SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

ArchiUcU,

126 Kearny Street, • • Boom 41,

SAN FRANCTSCO, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

ArcIiUeel,

Boom 96, Flood Buildlag. Comer Mtrket and

Fourth Sir?cu.

Wm.

Mooser &.

ArchiUcU

Son

Roomi 82 and 63, No

. U Grant Avenue

SAN FRANCISCO. ' 1

Havens &. Toepke,

Architects,
FLOOD BUILDING, Room 65.

San Francisco. Tel. Main 5429.

Chas. J. I. Devlin,

Archilat,
Supreme Court Building,

V. W. Cor. McAUliter A LarUn StreeU,
SAN FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Archiltel

Offleea, 307 Fhelan Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Wm. H. Armitage,

ArchiUcl,

31»-S21 Phelan BuildlnK, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B. Wood,

Architeci.

214 PINE STREET, Room S7.

San Francisco.

Albert Pissis,

ArehiUct,

Wl Sansome Street, Rooms 16 and 17 ,

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

ArekiUet,
Oftoe, 1504 Market St. , Cor. of !th. Rooma 7-8.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Raildenc*, 906 Treat Avenue.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room M.
San Franoisoo, Cal. Take Elevator.

B. McDougall & Son,

ArchiUcU,
830 Pine Street, Rooms 61 and 62,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Take the Elevator.

Chas. 8. Tliton,

Si>fim4f»d Sunuftr,

Takak* :

H. Geilfuss,

ArehiUeL
120-122 Fulton St., bet. Polk and Van Hei
SAN FRANCISCO.

I ATe'a,

W. W. MONTAGUE & CO

Mantels

Grates

Tiles.

Fire Place Trimmings

Artistic Brass Bronze

Steel and Iron

WARM AIR

HOT WATER
and STEAM

Heating Apparatus

For Warming Dwellings,
Halls, Churches, School-
Houses, and Public Build-
ings.

Wrought^ Steel Ranges and French Ranges

For Hotels, Restaurants, Clubs and Boarding Houses

COMPLETE KITCHEN OUTFITS
Manufacturers of

Corrugated Iron Roofing and Riveted Sheet Iron Water Pipe

SAN FRANCISCO

LOS ANGELES

SAN JOSE

PHOENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water (j^olor.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

P. FULLER & CO.

U.

&

1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 267.

CLAWSON'S PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY,

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSON'S PATENT THIMBLE

Clawson's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and Chimneys, comply with
the new Fire Ordinance.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inciies.

I^Send for illustrated cir
cular.

IR YOU SF'ECIRN'

1£IMD

SAIVUPL-ESg^- SAMSON SPOT CORD,

Tou can teU al a glance that no other cord is substituted. Warranted free from
waste and imperfections of braid.

SAMSON CORDAGE VS/ORKS,
BOSTON, MASS.

BANCROFT UBJiAKf

THE CALIFOBNLA ABCHIVECT AND BUILDDfO KEWH.

[Vol. XXI . No, i.

For a modern
housG^ get mod-
ern things!!

Be up to date.

Consider^, in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

PE1^FECWI0N

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters of the

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

DEPARTMENT

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
ulways sheathed with

P&B

BUILDING

The only Water-prooi and Vermin-
proof paper on the market that is
odorless.

Do you Specify it?

8
T

P&B.

A

N

liiiai

D

0

N

E

N
D

2 .i^. Ply.

MANurKiuraoKiTm

FARAFFINB PAINT eO.

116 Battery St.

San Francisco.

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

W. E. Dennison, Presiden .

J. W. McDonald, Jr., Secretary.

116 battery'' street

sanZfrancisco'i

L. A. Stbioeb, Manager.

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IVlia.lMUF"ACXURERS O F

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.

ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

MolloN«/ BrlcU:, Raving Brick, Drain Xile, Chimney Pipe & Tops, F="lo>A/^er Rots, Etc.

Office and Yard :

TELEPHONE SOUTH 90i

and 127 to 131 City Hali Ave.

1556 to 1564 MARKET SI]

S A IM (=■ R A IVl C I S C O , CAI_.

'WORKS : SOUTH SAN FEANCISCO,:SAN MATEO, CAL

January, igcxs.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

-rEI_EF=MOrM E SOUTH 22^.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM. CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, vSlate Roofing, Galvanized Iron Sky-liglits
, and Cast-Zinc Work.

v^ Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power Fan.s for Heating and Ventilating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

IVJos. 1213 121S tVlarket Street, Near Eighth

SAM RRAIMCISCO, CAI_.

IVES PATENT

Window V«'iitiliilinu Ht»ll.

\Viii4low Ntop Adjuster

Window Hardware Specialties

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

Thirty page Catalogue mailed free.
Manufactured only by

HOBART B. IVES & CO,

rsj ^\A/ Mav^ri, Conn., LJ. S. A.

niXON'SsiucA QRAPHITE JMINT

70R TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roofs well paimcd h.ive nut re
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting for lo to 15 years.

U yuu need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

D. H. GULICK

CHAS. WETHERBEE

GULICK & WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

210 Mason Street

San Francisco

TELEPHONE BUSH 16

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

IMPORTERS

AND
DEALERS

IN

PAPER

ALL
KINDS

419-42! CLAY STREET,

Bet. Sansome and Battery, San Francisco.

TELEPHONE 1133

Free !

Free ! Free !

-^*:^r-

^ rni

m:iJii;;i-immnuiiiiiiiumnniinnfiinMri,'

m

Til!

A Life Size Portrait— Crayon, Pastel
orLWater Color FREE.

In order to iiilrutkuc i>iir (.■xrcUiul work, we wil 1
iiiiilto to any one seinling ns a photo, a l^iff .^l/,e Por-
trait—t 'rayon. Pastel or Water Color Portrait— Free
of charm'. Small photc^ promptly returned. Kxacl
Itkenessand highly artistic tinisli iiiiaranteed. Send
your photo at onei' t->

C. L. MARECHAL ART CO.. ,,,, ,, , ,. f ..,,,,, , ,,

•.Mfs F.iin SI.. Italliis. 'iv^tiis. I I""'*' .Mi>iii'im;;>i aix- nuire perfect than hand work ami at a very ^nlall per cent of 00

No.13 E. D. 5 Inch.

CARVED WOOD

MOULDINGS

by Machine.

Not Pressed or Burned. Not Metal but Wood

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co. ^^^

25 MYRTLE ST.

C>raii«l Rupiclx, Mlob
•iniril A vol >-« ^KPiils. rv;:t MAKKKT ST.. Smi Franrlioo. ««1.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Voi,. XXI. No. I.

Expanded Metal Concrete

MONOLITHIC

Construction

THE BEST SYSTEM OF FIREPROOFING IN GENERAL PRACTICE TO-DAY

APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARACTER OF BUILDING.

Expended Metal Lathing

I is the standard in all markets, and is specified by all leading
■i For detailed information address :

architects.

Norlhwestern Kx]iandt'il Metal Co.,
Central ICxpanded Metal Co.,
Kastern Kx]ian(led Metid Co.,
Expanded Metal Fireproofinj; Co. of Pgh.,
New York Expanded Metal Co.,
iSonthern Expanded Metal C'o.,

Chicago
Pittsburg-
Boston
- Pittslmrg
New York
Washington

Expanded Metal Fire])roofing Co.,

Merritt h Conijianv, - - . .

Bntialo Expanded'Mttal Co.,

\Vestern Expanded Metal A Fn-eprooting Co.,

St. Louis F;xpanded Metal Fireprooting Co.,

Tlie Expanded JSIefal and Fireiu'ooting Co., Ltd.

Chicago

Philadelpliia

IJulialo

San Francisco

St. Louis

Toronto

BUILDING NEWS.

Bi:iI.I>l>'» NEW.S.

BUILDISrCi NEWS.

Brannan and 6tli. Excavations, etc; o, Adam
Andrew; a, Havens A Toepke; c, Tlionias L. Wand;
signed, Jan. 17; filed, Jan. 2;i: cost 81770. All work
except plumbin ; c, John T.Long; eo.«t 8:oi;7S. IMunib-
ing, elc;c, Gulick & Wetherbee; cost81C62.

Broadway near Buchanan. Cont-rete work, etc- o,
J. L. Flood; a, J. E. Kratn; signed, Jan. 11; Bled, Jan.
1.'?; cost $12,095.

California and Mason. Fainting, etc; o, San Fran-
cisco Art Association; a, Edward R. Swain; c, John
H. Keefe; signed, Jan. 17; fiied, Jan. 24; cost {3025.

(Hay near Locust. To bnild; o, Samuel J. Hendy;
a, K. A. Mathews; c, J. C. Caldwell; signed, Dec. 27;
filed, Jan. 12; cost $7783.

Commercial near Dupond. .\lteratious to four-
story bi-ick; o. Chun Sic Chow and Cliang Huu; a, C.
/.. Soule; c, M. V. Brady; signed, Jan. 12; filed, Jan.
13; coiit $1.57ii.

Dolores near 22d- Ti^ build; o, Fred T. Roberts; c,
J. A. McCuUongh; ^signed, Jan 20: filed, Jan. 22; cost
$31184.

Ellis near Mason. IMumbiiiS work, etc; o, Jacob
Frowenfeld; a, SaUleld A Kohlberg; c, Ickelheiiner
Bros; signed, .Ian. 2; filed, Jan. i). cost S43fj9. Plaster- i
ing: c, Martin Carrick; cost $1300. Carpentry, elc; c.
C. Schultz; cost S-Wli".

Elgin Park near llerniann. (-arj^cjitry, etc; o, c.
Jolinson;c, W. W. Uc.liuill; si-ncd niul filed, Jmu. 21;
cost 82tG5.

Falcon A\c. and Moss Ave. c, .\I..\. Callender; c,
H. A. Tett- signed, Jan. 2; flk d, Jan. :i; cost Si030.

Front near Pacilu-. l-'ive-story britrk; o, Estate of
James G. Fair; a, Edward Owen; c. K, Coleman;
signed, Jan. S; filed, Jan. 11; cost $-ilOO.

Fifth .\ve. near California. Cottages; o. Joniiic li.
(jreenwood; signed iind filed, Jan. 30; cost 87712.

Green near Dupont. Carpentry, etc; o. Frank
, Dlbelia and M. Gamber; a, H. D. Mitrhell; c, D. P.
Benson; signed and filed, Jan. 18; cost 810110.

Greenwich near .Tones. To biiiUl; o, H. T. (Jreih;
cost $.5000.

(irove near Polk. Rejiairs; o. Western Amusement
Co; carpentry; c, W. \\. Johnson; pa'nting; c, C. l*-_
Hagman; cost $5000.

I Guerrero and 16th. Ijumber; o, H. C. Lunt; c, Fi-ed
Miller; signed, Jan. 19; filed, Jan. 20; cost $2134.

Harrison near 7th. C^arpentry; o, Mrs. M. Robert; a,
! F. 8. Holland; c, Ira W. Coburn; signed and filea,
' Dec. 20; cost $3070.

Hoffman Ave. and 23d. Cottage; o, Oscar Heyman;
cost $1800.

Humboldt nearGeorgia. Concrete, etc; o. Independ-
ent Electric Light and Power Co; a. Reid Bros; c, G.
Goodman; signed, Dec. 27; filed, Jan. 12; cost $478(1.90.
Brick work; c, J. McCarthy; cost $4(>,O0O.

Indiana near 25th. Cottage; o, Andrew Johnson;
c, John Keneally; signed, Jan. 30; filed, Jah. 22; cost
81075.

Kearny and Washington, lioors; o, City of San
Francisco; a. Shea &. Shea; c, J. T. Long; signed and
filed, Jan. 11; cost 86550.
I

Lake and 7th Ave. Laundry machinery; <>, Maria
Kip Orphanage; a, Percy A Hamilton; signed, Jan.
11; filed, .Ian. 12; cost 81615.

I,, and I5th Ave. To bnild; o. John (^I'Connor; c,
Christ .Schweitzer; cost $1500.

Market near 6th. F^xcavations, etc; o, Hale Br<)s: a
Reid Bros; c, Gi-ay Bros; signed, Jan. 2; filed, Jan. 4;
cost 86685.

Market St. .Vns. ,S18-8J0. Alterations; o, Will &
Fmck Co;a, Curlett & iVicCaw; c, Robinson A Gillespie
! cost $1347.

Post and Gardner Plastering, etc; «, Crocker
Estate Co; a, Tharp A Holmes; c, J. R. Tobin; signed ,
Nov. 28; filed, Dec. :!0; cost $7470. Elevator work;£c.'
Otis ElevBtor Co; cost $92.'>0. Carpentry, etc; sup.
Mahoney Bros; cost 8160,000.

Post and Gardiner. Counters, etc; o, W. and J.
Sloane & Co; a, Tharp <S Holmes- c, J. Troniison;
signed, Jan. 20; filed, Jan. 22; cost 82896.

Post near Jones. Concrete foundations, etc: o, A.
Aronson; a.Hemenwaj' & Miller;c. (iray Bros- signed.
Dec. %;: filed, Dec. 28- cost 82-200. lirick work: c, John
W. Miller; cost $.3650. Cariientry, etc; c. F.W.Kern;
cost $10,975.

I'resido. Stone wall;
Mattlngly; cost $5000.

Geary near Grant .\ve. Si .\ -story brick; o, Frank Mission near I8th. Painting, etc; o,. Sarah li. Avcrill

H. Woods; a, Percy i Hamilton; c, McGalvray Stone a, C. J. Colley; c-, EiUvard Co.\; signed, Jan, 12; filed,

Co- signed, Jan. 15; filed, Jan. 16- cost 843l:i. Cast iron JaJi. 1:1; cost $-2700. J'lnmblng, etc; c, (4. C. Sweeney;

etc; (-, Vuncan Iron Works; cost 829.50. Structural i cost $107.5.

steel work; c,.Iudson Mnfg. Co; cost S:iOOO. Carpentry

ete;c, F. W. Kern; cost 813,940. Plumbing, etc; W. F.

Wilson; cost $13,818. Plastering; c, C. Dunlop; cost

$5460.

.Montgomery and Sutter. Alter.itions and ad-

(Jolden Gate near DcvLsadcro. To bnihl; o, William i '^''•""S; o, jE.state of James (i. Fair; a, Tharp *

(Jlselman: a, Copeland & Pierce; c, J. F. hoj;a„; Holmes; c, Andrew Wilkie; signed, Dec. ■26- filed, Dec.

signed, Jan. 10; filed, Jan. 11; cost $1692. '28; cost $4880.

Mission near 3d. Plumbing, etc; o, Edward Mc-
Laughlin; a, Chas. Geddes; c, Jas. Shepard; cost $3024.

(iolden Gate near Jone.s. .steel beams, etc; o, M.
Neumann; a. Martens & Coirey; c, Judson Mfg. Co;
gnod, Dec l.s; tiled, Jan. -22; cost $7064.

Ninteenth andK. Eight two-story frame dwellings;
<-, W. r. Grant; signed, Dec. 4; filed, .Jan. II; cost

$-2900.

U. S. of America; c, R. c.

Sacramento near Montgomery. Concrete woik;
o, Independent Electric Light and Power (-(i; a. Hcid
Bros; c, George Cioodman; signed, Dec. 2S; tiled, Jan.
12; cost $3195..59.

Sausome, near Pine. Alteratictns ami additions; o,
The Floyd Trustees; a, J. W. Dolliver; c, R. P. Hurl-
but; signed, Jan. '29; filed, Jan. 31; cost $1450.

Spear near Folsom. Excavation, etc; o, Charles L.
Tilden; a, Thai-p & Holmes; c, Thomas Butlei-; cost
$18,100.

Stockton and O'Farrell. Plumbing: o. Ilyman
Bl-os. Co; a, G. W. Percy; c, Shepard Bros; signed. J:iii
9: filed, Jan. 12- cost $1924. Electric elevator; c, W. 1.
Holman ; cost SI9J0.

Tliirteenth and Jessie. To build; o, Jos. M Furrer
and wife; a, H. Hess; c, J. H. Hughes; cost $6777.

Van Ness Ave. and Bi-oadway. (Ji-adsng. clc; o,
Leah Meyer and Carrie Ackerman; c, Cal. Conct-cle
Co; signed, r)ec. -28; filed, Dec. 30; cost 82950. Carpentry
etc; c, W. Knowles; cost $14,300. I'aluting, etc; c, (i.
A. Pettei-son; cost $1100.

\\'asbinglon near Polk. Painting, etc; o, Laura M.
Tayloi-; a, Martins & ('ofTey; c, L. J. Dwyer; signed,
Jan. 25; filed, Jan. 27; <-ost $471.5. Lathing, etc; c,
Welsman & Whittle; sub-c, .\. Knowles; cost 81866.

Green near But-hanan. Excavation, etc; o, Mori-ls , I'acigc Ave. near Octavia. Hardwood finish; o,
Corinson; a, II. GeiUu.ss; signed, Jan, 19; filed, Ian. 20; , Abe Stern; a, R. II. Hunt; c, C. Chisliolni; signed, Jan
sost 83)90. 10; filed, Jan. 11; cost 81650.

January, 1900.

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In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

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for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

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Lumber.

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Engineers.

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Filters.

Rapid Safety Filter Co x

Furniture and Upholstery.

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Iron Works

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Iron Cornices.

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Terra Cotta.

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Window Cord.

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JANUARY 20th, 1900.

Number 1.

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Journal during the last six mouths, and
the variety of matter which the Pro-
prietor has been called upon to bring
before the public, in which its patrons
have taken an unusual interest, together
with the increased demand for a more general circulation,
the Proprietor feels assured that a reduction of the subscrip-
tion price to two dollars a year, will meet the approval of all
its old patrons, and 'Attract the attention of new subscribers.
Though not being a money-niaking-concern the Proprietor
feels under some obligations to patrons who have given him
encouragement in the past to continue his efforts in supply-
ing the Pacific Coast with at least one publication especially
devoted to Art and Architecture, and matters relating there-
to, and will endeavor to voice the citizens in their struggles
for a more successful administration of good government in
our city affairs, and for rebuilding and beautifying its Streets
and Parks.

|N SECTION 9, of Article 6, Chapter i,
of the New Charter the powers of the
Board of Public Works are defined as
follows :

•• The Board of Publia Works shall have
charge, superintendence and control, under such ordinances
as may from time to time be adopted by the Supervisors, *
* * . Of the supervision of any and all building con-
struction in the City and County.

This means that the Board of Public Works has absolute
control over building operations in San Francisco, and can
prevent the erections of tho.se curious conceptions of the jerry
builder and the amateur architect which deface many
sections of our city.

There is no other large city in the civilized world where
such erections are permitted, there being always some sort
of governmental control, such as the examining and licens-
ing of architects, or the submission of plans to a building
commission or Board of Public Works, which can refuse to
grant a permit for the erection of any building which is n

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sauitarily planned, architecturally pleasing or which would
be a detriment to the neighborhood in which it is proposed
to be erected.

The architects of San Francisco have for many years tried
to have a law passed by the State L,egislature requiring that
architects be examined and licensed before being permitted to
practise.

The public is protected by law from incompetent lawyers,
doctors and those of other professions, but is entirely at the
mercy of any incompetent or unscrupulous individual who
by announcing himself as an architect can pray on the
ignorant and inexperienced, and the result is the ruin of
many neighborhoods, and the loss of much money to many
people who put the savings of a lifetime into a home or
small investment.

. The Legislators from the country districts have always
opposed any measures tending to the licensing of Architects
claiming that in case they wished to make any improve-
ments on their farms, they would be compelled to come to
San Francisco for plans, so that while legislation of this
kind would be of material benefit to them, they cannot be
made to see it.

The wealthier class are not affected, as no man of intelli-
gence ever thinks of building without employing a compe-
tent Architect: it is only the man of small means, and with-
out experience, who is putting his few thousands into a
house, that suffers ; (the lone widow is also one of the most
frequent victims), and these could and would be protected
by the Board of Public Works if the Board of Supervisors
would require permits to be issued for all building opera-
tions by the Board of Works, and would empower them to
refuse permits when the plans are not worthy of a permit
being issued.

While the charter does not so specify, the idea was that
the Board of Public Works should consist of an architect,
an engineer and a builder. Let us hope that Mayor Phelan
in his next appointment will appoint an architect.

Architects should interest themselves in this, as the en-
forcement of the proper legislation would bring a considera-
ble increase of business to our junior architects without in-
terfering with the work of any competent person who
chooses to combine the occupations of architect and builder.

MONS. BENARD WILL- REVISE HIS UNIVERSITY PLANS.

lONSIEUR E. Benard will completely
revise his plans for the University of
' California buildings on the basis of practi-
cability. The revision will in no degree
impair the general architectural beauty of
the design submitted by him to the Phebe
Hearst competition, in which he was awarded first prize,
but will afford greater utility than would be possible were
the original design carried out in its entirety. Professor
William Carey Jones, one of the Hearst trustees for the de-
velopment of the State University, has prepared the follow-
ing statement of the status of the plans :

University of Calitornia. January iS, 1900.
Architect Benard is now on his way to Paris, full of en-
thusiasm in the work of revising his designs for the Phebe
A. Hearst architectural plan. The purpose of his visit to
California was entirely completed before his departure.

After the award of the jurors, M. Benard was invited by
Mrs. Hearst and the trustees of the architectural plan to
come to California to confer with them and consider the
modifications necessary in his designs. Now, having gotten
together all the necessary data and authentic information,
he has returned to Paris, there to elaborate his plan. He
felt that he could do his work to much better advantage in
his own atelier and with his own trained draughtsmen than
in California, where he would be subject to many distrac-
tions.

It is well that the public should know exactly what is be-
ing down and what is contemplated. In the international
competition, closed by the award last September, absolute
freedom from all restrictions as to cost was given to the
architects. They were likewise given large latitude to ex-
ceed the space limits of the university grounds. They were
not required to regard the existing buildings. The success
which attended the competition must, in great measure, be
attributed to this liberty of treatment allowed the architects.
But now after this try out, a different condition of things
presents itself. It is no longer an ideal problem. It is now
a practical problem. M. Benard quickly comprehended
this, and says that he will give us a practical plan as per-
fect and beautiful as is his ideal one. In fact, he says that
we shall be even better pleased with the results of his new
work than we were with his former.

The great general lines of Benard's scheme will be pre-
served. The axis will remain the same, the broad avenues,
the spacious .squares, the generous flexible features of the
prize plan, will be found in the new. The dimensions of
the buildings and of groups of buildings will be reduced to
proper porportions. Buildings which are not needed in the
near future will be omitted from the plan. Vox instance,
only one auditorium will be provided. This will have a
maximum seating capacity of 3500. It will be so arranged
that portions can be shut off, and the seating accommoda-
tion will come down to 2000 or 1500.

The groupings of the buildings will be rearranged. All
of the structures appearing on the hill-slope in the prize plan
will be placed in other positions. The astronomical obser-
vatory alone will be left to crown the summit of the 900-foot
hill. Circling the base of this hill, space will be left for
dormitories and other dwellings. There will be two main
groups of buildings; one group for natural and applied
science, and the other for the literary and philosophical
studies.

The science group will comprise agriculture, botany,
zoology, geology and mineralogy and mining as the main
elements. In the center of the group will be the museum
for natural history. Close by the college of mining will be
the college of mechanics and electricity, and convenient to
them both the buildings for civil engineering, mathematics
and drawing. The buildings for physics and chemistry will
have places apart from this group.

The heads or representatives of all the departments at
Berkeley conferred with M. Benard and gave him specifica-
tions of the needs of their several departments. All the
data thus gathered were gone over in several conferences,
which included Mrs. Hearst, President Wheeler, Regent
Reinstein, Professors Jones and Maybeck and M. Benard.
As a result a definitive programme was agreed upon for the
elaboration of a plan b}' M. Benard.

The present limits of the University grounds will not
be greatly if at all exceeded by the revised plan. The
cost of the completed scheme of buildings will not be

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excessive, will not be more tlian will commend itself to the
judgment of the people of California. The trustees of the
architectural plan have held as their extreme standard of
cost that buildings should not represent in interest a iigure
that exceeded the income for educaticnal purposes. It is
believed that the revised plan will be a scheme of beauti-
ful and useful buildings constructed in endnring material
well within this standard.

As was said M. Benard is zealous and enthusiastic in the
development of this new scheme. He has all the data neces-
sary for its execution and the general features are worked
out in his head. He agrees within a few months to deliver
all necessary drawings, including a general plan and per-
spective, to the trustees, who will then present to the Board
of Regents a definitive and realizable Phebe A. Hearst
architectural plan for the University of California. Upon
its acceptance by the board detailed plans and specifications
for one or more buildings will be made and before the year
is out ground will be broken on the University campus for
the erection of the structures.

PRESENT TENDENCY OF AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE.

tpHE VOTE recently taken by the Brochure Series of
A Architectural Illustration affords an interesting illus-
tration of the present tendency of American architecture.
While the vote was very light and without doubt largely
confined to eastern architects, it nevertheless indicates a
more cosmopolitan tendency in our architecture and a de-
cline of fads for certain styles. In comparison with the vote
taken by the American Architect in 1885, it is found that
but three of the ten buildings then selected are among those
chosen in the vote of 1899. Eight of the buildings chosen
in the former vote were in Romanesque or Gothic style,
while in the recent vote the following rough classification
of style may be made: Romanesque i, Gothic 2, Classic 2,
Italian Renaissance 2, French Renaissance 3. In discuss-
ing the vote in the Brochure Series, Professor Hamlin of
Cornell observes that the first and most obvious conclusion
to be drawn from the vote is that American architects, so
far as represented in the recent vote, have no hidebound
traditions or ingrained prejudices as to st\-le. There is, it
is true, in the list selected a preponderance of buildings in
the various styles of the Renaissance and Classic Revival —
seven out often — but the third in the list, with 96 per cent
of unanimity in its favor, is a Romanesque building. Trinity
Church, Boston. Two others, standing sixth and eighth,
are Gothic — Trinity and Saint Patrick's churches in New
York. The remainding seven, although they may all be in-
cluded under a broad extension of the term "Renaissance,"
exhibit wide divergencies of style. The Capitol at Washing,
ton and the Columbia Library represent two different phases
of the Classic Revival, nearly a century apart in date ; the
New York City Hall, a version of the style of Louis X\'I.
The Boston Public Library was avowedly inspired from the
"neo-Grec" Bibliotheque Saint Genevieve of Labrouste, as
far as its facades are concerned, and yet differs from that
building more than it resembles it ; and although, iu the
above classification, both this and the Baltimore mansions
are classified as in the French Renaissance style, they are
really much farther apart than the classic capitol and the

Louis Seize city hall. The 'Congressional Library follows
Italian rather than French precedents, and the Madison
Square Garden suggests both Italian and Spanish proto-
types. Evidently our architects are not bound by allegiance
to any one style or kind of beauty, but are ready to find
subjects for admiration in buildings of the most diverse
character, and to recognize beauty alike in point and round
arches, in domes and in spires, in acanthus leaves and
crockets, in new buildings and in old. This catholicitj' of
taste is interesting, and on the whole hopeful, for its sug-
gests the ability and readiness to appreciate realities instead
of names, style rather than any particular historic dress,
essentials rather than externals — an eclecticism which recog-
nizes beauty, quality, excellence, wherever they can be
found, and adopts what is best without regard to names or
categories. And if we consider the buildings themselves,
instead of the motives of the voters, the same statistics in-
dicate, as we might expect, a like catholicity of taste in the
designs of recent American buildings, and — what is more to
the point — a conspicuous measure of success in fusing to-
gether and adapting to modern American needs the multi-
farious suggestions of the "historic styles," so that the re-
sults are neither copies nor patchwork, but consistent, in-
telligent and harmonious units. — Conslrudion News.

AN EARLY SUSPENSION BRIDGE.

TTfHE first bridge built across the Merrimac River, at New-
1 buryport, Mass., was built by Timothy Palmer in 1792.
The structure consisted of two bridges resting upon Deer
Island. An arch of 160 feet span and 40 feet above high
water connected the island with the mainland on one side,
and several spans did a like service upon the other. In
passing, it may be said that an old legend relates that the
island derived its name from the fact that a deer jumped
upon it from the mainland across the channel. Passenger*
upon the old steamer "Merrimac" can even now see a pair
of antlers fastened to a tree trunk standing upon the island
a little above the bridge, said to be the antlers of the deer
which made the remarkable leap. The present chain bridge
replaced the 160-foot arch in 1810, and was built by John
Templeman of the district of Columbia. According to the
tablet upon one of the towers this was "the first chain sus-
pension bridge built in New England." The distance be-
tween the centres of the towers is about 244 feet, and the
length of the roadway carried by the cables about 230 feet.
The towers above the roadway are built of heavy timbers
protected with a shingled covering. The bridge consists of
two independent roadways, side by side, each about twelve
feet in the clear: each roadway is carried by two sets of
cables, each set being composed of three chains made of
links 24 inches lotig. The floor system is of wood. The
anchorage is about 100 feet from the towers and the cables
run to the tops of the towers witliout any vertical load_.
The cables hang in vertical planes, and there is no lateral
bracing of any kind other than the floor-planking. Electric
cars have crossed this bridge .some eight years, a line of rails
being laid in each roadway. To one who has not experi-
enced seeing the rails rise up iu front of the car as it moves
forward and downward, the sensation is anything but pleas-
ant at first. A light summer car in the centre of the span
causes a vertical deflection of at least two feet. A car cross-
ing the bridge, as viewed from a boat upon the river a little
above the structure, gives a beautiful illustration of wave-
motion. In the modifications which are contemplated to
prevent .so much wave-motion in the floor, it is to be lioped
the general appearance of the structure may be preserved. —
The Railroad Gazette.

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CORROSION OF WATER-PIPES BY ELECTRICAL CURRENTS,

T IS, NO DOUl'/r, unfortunate, but, at the
the same time, equally inevitable, that the
practical application of all new and ad-
vanced scientific principles in the interest
. 'i^ of the comfort, convenience, and welfare of
/jau the community at large, should be invarialy
„ „r,i n i'iJH: accompanied by a certain number of draw-

^' backs or obstacles, which must be either
removed or nullified before any real progress can be re-
corded. The exercise of a considerable amount of patience
ingenuity, invention, and skill is freiiuently demanded be-
fore the way is cleared ; but the attempts in the long run
are pretty sure to be successful. In the development of
electrical railways and tramways a new source of apprehen-
sion and disquietude has arisen which, if not checked, may
be fraught with grave consequences to all pipes of metal
laid beneath the surface of our roads, streets, and the
thoroughfares of all our towns and cities. The whole ques-
tion, sufficiently indicated by the title of our article, has
now assumed a phase which calls for public attention and
consideration, and, consequently, in the following brief ac-
count we bring the matter to the notice of our readers. As
some proof of the urgency of the case, it may be mentioned
that the evil has attained to such proportions in the United
States that an electrical expert of eminence has been specially
appointed to investigate and report upon the whole subject.
He has also been instructed to ascertain, as far as possible,
what measures should be adopted to mitigate or entirely
prevent the present damage by corrosion to underground
metallic pipes by the action of return electrical currents. It
will not be necessary for us to refer to any purely technical
details in our short resume, but simply to allude to the gen-
eral principles of electricity with which all are now familiar.

It was about eight years ago that, in the city of Boston,
in the United States, the efifects of the electrolytic action of
the return current of electric tramways was observed for the
first time upon the leaden pipes in which telephonic wires
were laid. Some years later, in Brooklyn, upwards of three
hundred miles of similar lead-piping -vere so seriously at-
tacked that they became perfectly useless, and had to be re-
moved.

It is well known that in, for instance, an ordinary electri-
cal tramway belonging to the overhead or trolley-system,
the current starts from one of the poles of the dynamo, and
follows the course of the overhead wire until it arrives at the
tramcar. Passing downwards towards the axle of the
wheels, it sets the motor in action, and then using the rails
as its home conductor finally returns to the opposite pole of
the dynamo from which it started. So far, everything is
quite satisfactory, and confirms a well-recognized fact, that
the simple transit of an electric current through metallic
water-pipes is not per se productive of any injury or damage
of any kind. Were this statement not fully established,
electric tramway companies would never have been allowed,
as they have been by the municipal and local authorities of
towns, to use, when they wanted, the water-pipes as return
conductors for the current. Here is where the mischief
comes in. When the return current is passing along the rails,
it constantly occurs that it, or at least a portion of it, deserts
its natural conductor, the rails — so to call them — leaves its
normal circuit, and attaches itself to any underground con

ductor that may accidentally come in its way. This aban-
doment of its proper conductor and the taking up of another
not in connection with its own normal circuit will, in many
cases, givs rise to the electrolytic action, attended with cor-
rosive deterioration. It appears that a very small difference
of potential is required to enable a current to pass from one
conductor to another through an intervening space, parti-
cularly if the ground be of a damp description.

In addition to the existence of the underground currents
themselves, electrolysis and corrosion will not take place
without the active interference of other agents. Tlje pres-
ence of soluble salts, consisting chiefly of the nitrates, the
sulphates, and the chlorides, is imperative, and the magni-
tude and intensity of corrosion produced depends not only
upon the strength of the current, but also upon the propor-
tions in which the salts are present in the soil. It frequently
happens that a very small quantity of the salts is sufficient
to start the evil, which will continue contemporaneously
with the existence of the current itself. The corrosive efTect
that the nature of the soil in combination with the electric
current has upon metallic pipes is well evidenced by the fact
that in Kansas a length of pipe, 6 inches in diameter, when
taken up so terpibly corroded that it was easily cut through
and chopped up in pieces by an ordinary knife. In this
district the deterioration of the pipes proceeded at such a
rapid rate that in many localities the pipes were renewed
nearly every six months. Up to recent date it has usually
been taken for granted that the electrolytic corrosion of pipes
was restricted to their external surface ; but subsequent ex-
periments have disproved this fallacy, and the existence of
internal corrosion is thus accounted for. At the joints of
the pipe, owing to the greater thickness and the greater
amount of metal, the resistance to the transit of the current
is increased, and becomes much stronger than that of the
pipe. When it arrives at a certain intensity, the current, in
attempting to pass from one part of the pipe to the other,
seeds naturally an alternative and less-resisting path which
is open to it, either via the soil, or the water in the pipe.
If then, as often occurs, the water flowing through the pipe
should contain even a minute quantity of the soluble salts
already enumerated, electrolysis supervenes, and the damage
is effected in the interior of the pipe as well as on the ex-
terior, on the assumption that a part of the current might
pass by the one route and the remainder by the other. In
support of this statement, which is no doubt perfectly ac-
curate, it may be mentioned that a very careful inspection
and examination of several lengths of pipes in Brooklyn,
where the water is singularly destitute of soluble salts, de-
tected no signs of internal corrosion. On the other hand, at
Kan-sas City, a locality in which the water supplying the
population is rich in salts, pipes 6 inches in diameter were
found quite incrusted on the internal surface. To such an
extent was the corrosion carried that when some of the
pieces chipped off' were submitted to analysis, they were
found to contain 23 per cent of carbon, whereas the normal
proportion varies between 2 and 5 per cent. It is obvious
that this great surplus quantity of carbon must be accom-
panied by a corresponding reduction in the metal, due to
electrolytic action.

A crucial test was undertaken, which may be considered
as both conclusive and unimpugnable. A piece of perfectly
clean and unused tubing 4 inches in diameter was placed in
a bath impregnated with soluble salts, and a current of
ao amperes passed through it. At the end of three or four
hours the corrosive influence was strongly apparent, and the

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vj. XXI. No. I.

parts attacked evinced 30 per cent of carbon. Some valuable
and interesting experiments were also made the object of
ascertaining the actual ratio between the respective resist-
ance of the joints and that of the body of the pipe. Without
entering into the question of the electrical units employed,
it will be sulScieiit to mention that the resistance of the
joints was found to be a couple of hundred times greater than
that of the pipe itself. Taken altogether, these facts estab-
lished beyond all possible doubt that internal corrosion does
take place in water-pipes. It is also true that the process is
considerably slower than when the deterioration attacks the
outside, and it is moreover, more difiicult to detect ; but,
given a certain proportion of soluble salts in the water, and
a sufficient resistance in the joints to the passage of the cur-
reiit, the one result is as certain as the other. Besides,
from its comparative slowness of growth, and its insidious
character, internal corrosion is really more to be feared than
external, though each is in itself sufficient to account for an
enormous amount of damage inflicted upon water-pipes.
While there are certain remedial measures in the form of
palliatives available for the treatment of the evil, there is
only one real remedy which constitutes the moral of the
whole subject — do not allow your water-pipes to be traversed
by electric currents. — T. C. in tlic Building News.

tors, that all of them acceded to this suggestion, but the
profession generally took a different view of this ingenious
method of producing "harmony" among the invited com-
petitors, and Messrs. Post, McKim, Carrere and Cook, who
were invited to act upon the jury of award, declined to serve,
on the ground that the competition was unprofessional and
unsatisfactory. Four others, of more obliging disposition,
were therefore selected, and it appears that the competition
will be carried out according to the original scheme — Tlie
American .-ircliitect.

NOTICE OF ^MEETINGS,

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

S.AiN FltAN<lSC() C'HAPTEK, AMKRK'AN INSTITUTE OF AKCHI-

TEC'iv, lufcts sccduil Fridny ol' i.';icli month at 40S California street,
;it 4 ]i. 111.

Seiii B.4iBso.v, Pro.s. H. A. 8cHUi/rz, Viee-l'res.

M. W. Reid, Sec. John M. Cuktis, Treas.

SoUTIliOK.N C.vmFOHNl A C'lIAl'TEK A.MEK1CA.\ INSTITUTE OF

Akchitects, meets lirst Wednesday of eaeh mouth at 114 Spring
street, Los Angeles, Cul.

A. B. Benton, Pkbs. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

.lojix P. Krempbi., See't. AutiUST Wackerbarth, Treas.

'O TYPICAL American machine shop, rigged with all
j\. modern appliances, and in actual operation, is to be one
of the special side features of the Paris Exposition. A
number of e.Khibitors of iron and wood-working machinery
will put their machines at work in a building erected for that
purpose. The Berlin Iron Bridge Company have charge of
the structural work, and some of the material is reported as
on the way. The idea is creditable to American machine
builders, and the plant will no doubt be an eye-opener to
thousands of visitors to the Exposition, and it will do a
great work in popularizing American methods. — Age of .Steel.

Washinotiin Cji.\i'ter A.merican Insittute of Archi-
'I'lOCTK, regular meetings at 8 o'oloek i'. M., tlie tirst Friday of each
month, e.xcept July ami August.

Wm. E. Boonk, Pres.
Ch.vrijcs W. S.\rNi>Eus, See.

Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.
W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Asso('iATi(p-\ (IF Architects of Arizona, meetings held at
Plioeui.x, Arizona.

1). AV. JIiELARD, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. K. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Ilf HE NEW Federal Building for Baltimore is the subject
X of a competition, the program for which, as for all com-
petitions for Government work under the present law, has
been arranged by the Government ofticials. It is hardly
necessary to say that amateurs are apt to utilize such op-
portunities to introduce novelties of their own invention,
and one of the suggestions made in the Baltimore program
was that the successful competitor should pay out of his own
pocket a "consolation prize" of five hundred dollars to each
of his unsuccessful rivals. The Government officials say
that this was not included in the program as a condition,
but only as a suggestion, and that they were led to propose
it by the reflection that, as the law does not permit the
award of secondary prizes in Government competitions, and
as the successful competitor would save some of the cost of
duplicating plans and specifications, which the Government
would do for him, it would promote "the interest of abstract
justice, and of good feeling among the competitors," to have
him share his profits among him brethren. It is said, not
greatly to the credit, as it seems to us, of the ten competi-

Tecjin'uiai. Society of ■iiiio Pacific Coast, meets first Fridaj
ofeacli moiilli at Academy of Sciences Building.
Geo. W. Pi:rcv, Pres. W. Y. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Ot'I'o Von Gei.dekn, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Mastiok I'l.r.MiiERs' Association, meets every first anrl tliird
FridMV ol'eacli month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Bitrir, Pivs. J. L. E. Firnmu, Sec.

BuiEDEKs' E.\ciiAN(iE, Directors nu
inontli at Mission and New Montgomery
S. II. KE.Nr, I'res.

I lirst Friday in eacli
Jas. a. Wilson, Sec.

MaSo.NS' A.N'D I'.UII.DIOKS'
iig of each luoutli.

.-Xdaji Beck, Pres

.\ssi)ri.\ri(i.N, meet first Friday eveii-
M. \'. Bkady, Sec-

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MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE

CORNER NEW M(JNTGOMKRY AND MISSION STRKHTS.

K. H. Kent
I), MclMif'O, Vice-l^'HS.

Edw. H. Hhides, Treasurer
DIKKCTORS:
S. H. Kent.
Jas. A. Wilson.
TlioH. MeLaclilaii,
Thoa. Klum,

President.

Jus- A. Wilson, Kcc

E. L. Snell,

Thos. Elam
E. B. HliHlfs,

J. R. Tobin.
(;OMMIT'rEI':.S:

KOOMS.

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MEMliEIiSlIlI'.

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AKHITKATION.

Tim Sullivan
Gus. V. l>aniels,
\). McPlieo
Thos. W. iiutcher
Edw. R. Hindcs,

Tim Sullivan
(i. V. Daniels

Jas. A. Wilson. K. R. lllndes, Thos. 1 lain

Thos. Rutcher, Tim Sullivan

KINANTE.

D. McIMk'C. E. L. Sncll, Thos. W. RuU-her

Rox No.

Ahrahanison, P.; i)aU-nt vt-ntllutors I'JIJ \

Adams, John U,: conlructor and builder 270 i

Alameda lirlck & Tile Co.; bricit 170

Arizona Sandstone t.'o.; building stone 32fi

Rass-lluter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes... 13U

Rateman llros.; contractors and builders 23G

Rassctl, Thos. R; contractor and builder (i

Reck, Adam; n\as .n and builder 11 [

Renlley Construction <'o; contractors 209

Hlbb Lumber Co., I>. H '

Relllnghain Hay Ini'i). Co; lumber 'Mi j

Roole, K. W. Insurance 7G '

Rrady, M. V.; mason and builder 31 \

Brady, O. E.; mason and builder 3(i0

Rrennen, D. J.; mason and builder ol

Britt, James K.; pluml>cr 3(>

Brode, R.; iron works 2{)r>

Burden. W.; mason and builder 2(>0

Burnhoin, Stanlord Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell. E. H.; buUdinfi material 14(i ,

Burt, W. J.; house mover 290

Rutler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California ArMstu- Metal Works; Grill Work 364

California Art Glass Works 03

California (,'onstruction Co; teaming...., , ..PO

California Electrical Works 22:1

California Mills; planing mills ;jO()

California Redwood Lumber Co; lumber l>.)

Campbell, Alex L; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. E.: brick manufacturer 282

Cartwrlght, I). S.; teaming 10

Central Lumber A Mill Co.; lumberuud planiug

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder t)2

tMiemical Paint Co, 317

Chishoim. C; contractor and builder 44

(Mark. N. it Sons; terracotta, etc 290

Clawson, L. E., & Co.; patent chimneys OH

Coghlan. P'rank; plasterer 91

Collin & Gunn; lathers 114

Concannon Wm., contractor and builder 124

Conlin A Roberts; metal roofers 90

Cowell, II. & Co.; lime, cement, tire brick, etc 7

I'rcH'ker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; Eagle Sheet Metal Works 313

Cushlng-Wetmore Co.; concrete and art ificlal stone 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator 85

Davis, Geo. & Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., & Sons; coni nutoi s and builders 131

Dclaney. Joe; grading jhhI leaimi:^' 330

Degan, Patrick; stone contractor 360

Diillon, David; grading and teaming 139

Dunham, Carrlgan A Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Works 04

Dyer* Co.. E. C; rubber goods 08

Elam, & Shos, carpenters jind iiailders ' 202

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennell, M. & Son; masons and Iniilders 58

Fladung, Ed., mason and l)uilder 1

Fink A Schindler, artistic liiniilure 325

Fennell, Jas. S; mason and builder 180

Foley, Michael; gmding and teaming 254

Forderer Cornice N\'orks; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 164

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; paints, oils and glass 333

Box No.

Furness, John; contractor and builder 152

Garden City Brick Co; J.J. North, Agent 98

Gcier, Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

Giletti.Secondo; artillcial stone 308

(jillogley, Geo.; teaming 324

Girvin A Eyre; Importers

Gi:idding- Mcliean A Co.; architectural terra colta..lC2

Golden \\ e.st Iron Works, Dyer Bros W

Goodman, Geo.; artillcial .stone, etc 3*4

Graunis, J. G. A Co.; steam heating, etc 331

Grant, L U; contractor and builder 209

(jray Bros.: artillcial stone and concrete work 80

Grlese, ('arl; artitlcial stone and concrete work 231

(Jrelg, Robert; contractor and builder 77

Hammond. Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen, M A (.'o.; planing mill 187

Hun«l)rougii A Robertson; contractors and builders 32

Harmon r,umber Co.; lumber 314

iiausteiii, H.; tiles 82

Heidt, W.; cornice works 204

Henzel, Ed. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring, R.- niill work 70

lUndes, Ed. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. A Son; masons and builders 232

HolI'man, V.- mason and builder 9

Holmes. H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 208

Hooper, V,. .\., & Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut, R. 1'.; builder 150

Ickeiheimer, Sanmel A Bro.; plumbers 3.>.I

Ingerson A Gore; contractors and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; contractor and builder 207

Jackson, P. il. A (.'o.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 3(M

.lessic, Geo. K.; stair builder : 102

Jone.s, R. C. A Co; lumber 142

.loshua Hendy Machine Works 188

Jud.son Mnfg. Co 303

Keating. M. Artilicial Stone 127

Keatinge. R., Artificial Stone 13

Kellelier, M.; house raiser and mover 2;?

Kendall. A.; I'aclllc Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, .1. H.; painter and decorator 1J>9

Kent, S. H.; contractor and builder 190

Kern, F. W.; contractor and builder 225

Kittredge, E. H. A Co.;sasli, doors and blinds 204

Klyce, H. A; contractor «iid builder 301

Knowies A Reicbley; conlractors and builders lOil

Kno.x A Cook; coni raelors and builders 344

Kruse, Jos. H; lumber 273

Kuss, 1*. N.; painter, decorator'and wood rtnisher..307

Lang. <ieo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Larsen, H. H.; mason and builder 33

Lealiy, D.; plasterer 'M\

Leonard, J., Concrete and ArlitU-lal Stone 300

I I^eprolKtn, P.; steam and hot water heating 2:^9

I Logan, J. F.; adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 238

Lucas A Co.; Golded Gate I'laster Mills, culcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Mucdonald A McKinnon; lumber 348

Magulre. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 20;i

MaguJre, James A.; manufacturer's agent 190

Manglesdorf, M.; Electrical Maintenance Co .350

Mangrum A Otter; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc.. .294

Market Street Planing Mill 252

Masow. F. H; contractor and builder i;W

McCartiiy, John; mason and builder 108

McClure, H. N.: teaming and grading 109

McElroy, A.; contractor and builder 211

Mc(iilviay Stone ('<>.; stone contractor 340

MeGowan. M.; nuison and builder 17

McLachlan. T. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon. Henry; stair builder 113

.^IcPhce Co.. Inc; stone contractors 256

.Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 370

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder ...... 74

MotTal, J. C; stone <lealers 330

MonUigue A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard: contractor and builder.. 358

Moreiioiise, t". C; plasterer 301

Morehouse^ J. J.; plasterer..

Mvilcahy, J.; mason and builder

Neisli Stone Co; Stone Contractors

Niehaus, Edward F. A Co.; hardwood lumber.

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill ,

North; .t. J., Brick manufacturer

Nutting, C;

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder

Box No.

O'Connell A Heunebury; moundry men lyo

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

O'Suliivan, t>.; nuison contractor ...'.*.*".. '..277

Pacific Bridge Co .....!..!..!...".",!. "jo

Pacilic Redning A Rooting Co 1." ... '.'.340

Pueille Lumber Co M.5

Pacillc Manufacturing Co., Mill Work ijn

Pacific Rolling Mills .'.'.'..".'..'.192

I'aehlz, Gus. J.; electricmn, etc ...!!..*!*.'.'.. sl

Palace Hardware Co.; builders* hardware'. 29*'

Paralline Paint Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick .......'.'.'.'.'.. '.XTl

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders. 122

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

PHngst, F. L., hardwood

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and raiser ...!..!.....217

(^uimby A Harrelson; concrete work

Pbilfrotli A Arm.slrong; hardware .........".. 2

Rue. .lames; stone contractor .....".' 50

I-Uilston Iron Works ' . ..' 175

Raymond (iranite Co.; contractors for sionework..l05

Reigle A Jamiej^on; machine while washing .'240

Remillaid Brick Co.; pressed stock and common

brick -^8

Richardson & Gale; mtu^onsand builders 328

Rfchmuller, Geo.; door opener ,355

Riley John E.; masons and builders 329

Ringrose, R.; mason and builder '.'.".... 18

Robinson A Gillespie; contractors and builders., ill

Rocklln Granite Co.; granite work 69

Rosenbaum, Fr. H.; glass 06

Rosendom, B; electrician , ...!..l!,:'.. !".!!.. 143

Ruffino A Biauchi; marble .; ^ . ... . . ...T..!219 ■.

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

,. brick ;...: 332

San Francisco Cornice Co 337

San Francisco Lumber Co !""' J57

San Fran<isco Novelty and Plating Works!!!! '.'.'"291

I San Fran<risco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 288

San Jose Rrick Co,; brick !. 5

Savage, M. J; contractor and builder ....'J ! ! ! ! ...32i

Schrader. O: Iron Works -. .; ...202

Schroeder, Wm.;art gla-^^s !!!™... 03

Scolt A Van Arsdale Lumber Co !!!.!!*.!l9:i

.Sessions. M. P !!!304

Smith. J. W.; carpenter !.!!!!!*.'!!!! 71

Smith A Young; building supplies !! 374

Snell, E. L.; liiiie and plaster iti

Snook, W. s. A Son; plumbers 372

Soule Bros.; carpenters ^j

Sleiger Terra Coita and Pottery Works; architect

tural terra cotta 134

Stevens, F. M.; patent chimneys !. 15

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co 297

Siraub A Son, D; contractors and builders.. .....!...!!,.2ob

St ration, Jno. S.; house mover .!3tj2

Sullivan, J. F.; painter and decorator !!!!!.'.!!!. 1

Sullivan, Tim; carpenter \ 33

Sullivan JI. F.; grading and teaming !!...!l48

I Sweeney, G. C; plumber 13.5

Swett. Loof A Davenport; lumber

I Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co

Tay, Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies !!

I Tobin, J. R.; plasterer

' Towle A Broad well !!!

Trotter. John; contractor and builder

Tuppcr, O. M.; lime !

Tuttle, John; teamster, plasterers' supplies.... ..

Union Lumber Co.; lumber :

Vermont Marble Co

Vulcan Iron Works ".'

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator...,

Wagner, J. Ferd; mason and builder.

Walker. George IL; carpenter

Warren, C. A.; grading ._

Wasiiburn A Moen MnPg.Co

Waj^liington Street Piainmg Mill !.!„.!.'

Walerhouse. C. J .',

Watson, W. C; plasterer ......!.. 99

Weinman. Geo- contractor and builder ..'..". hi

Western Granite A Marble Cv> ..."..'...1.3I6

W'estern Iron \\'orks ..!!!!.17I

White Bros.; carpenters !.*.*.!!!!!257

White Bros.; hardwood lumber ...!!..!.'.... 1 45

W'hittle, H.; mason and builder ...!!!!!!.! 60

97 Williams. E. A.; contractor and builder ..!!..!l78

. 55 Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber ...!!.!!!354

..220 Wilson, W. F.; plumber !!!238

..205 Wilson, James A.; mason and builder !!!!!!22l

. 20 Wilkie, Andrew; planing mill 305

. 98 Wilkie Andrew, Jr., 125

.. 49 Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co...!..!

.107 Yates A Co.; paints 349

Young. S -T., grading and teaming .!! !. 330

320
...289
.321
..173
.298
.189
.281
. 79
.335

*!284
.312
-.181
..367
,..*^2
..310
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IX

^ll/EBSTER'S
lilNTERNATIONAL

Dictionary.

TH3E:

Rapid Safety Filter

Succc^-ixnr nf tilt' " rnahriducii.^^
Invaluable In the Home, 5cliool, and Office.

IT EXCELS in the ease with which the eye
finds the word sought; in accuracy ot definition ;
in effective methods cf indicating pronunciation :
in terse and comprehensive state-
ments of facts and in practical use
as a working dictionary.

S]iiciliu II Jiiuji ssriil 1,11 ,liii,li,;ili,,n.

G. & C. MERRIAM CO,

Publishers,

Springfield. Ma's.

WEBSTER'S

\ INTEKN'.MIONAL /

, DICTION,W .

1'3 Ne* Mot

W.(StP.

PACIFIC REFINING

& ROOFING CO.

1'2.New MoMTOOMtny St.. S. F.

BUILDING PAPER
GRAVEL ROOFING

W. A V. Itl II.OIM- l» \ri:itisol Sail I'laiK isiu
make, is u cU-uii, (Inn, tirsi-cliiss building paper in
every respect, and tlie ciiual in every particular of
any other made. Arcliitccis, Dealers and Contnictors
are asked to ylve it a trial. Patronize your home
industries.

W. A I". « ravel KooIh are the very best of their
class— In nmtertalsand intelligent workmansliip, and
are represented on many of the newer buihliuKS of
lUe city. We put on no roof thai we are unwilling to
guarantee for Ave years. Our roofs are botii cheaper
and better than tin. See our rooflng circular.

CAMPBELL & PETTUS

CONTRACTORS,

Ni). SIS liiisli Street, San Krancisco, Cal.

Is in u.se in San Franci.sco in all the leading
Holel.s, Schools, Stores, Saloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including tho.se of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who eiidor.se aud recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Lea.sed only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room.

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD,
President.

W. D. MANSFIELD.

Secretary.

The "LINCOLN" LAUNDRY TUBS"iir SINKS

d

'The;/ are made qt

selected ciay^

glazed in light yellow
\_ and more durable

k <

i.

seamless, non-absorbent

than iron

GL^bDING, McBEAN & CO '^
f5S8 - 1360 MarketSt:
JSan Francisco.

M. BATEMAN

3

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M.4NUFACTtrRER OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors.

Itunks, Offices, Slort-s »nd Ste.iniboMts Fitted Up

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st and Fremont, SAN FRANCISCO, CAU

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood. Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, East'and.

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative.

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

Tlie Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, aud
the onl}' Creosote
Stains.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic cnshion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadener

For mortar staining and waterproofing brickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.

Stock carried in San Francisco bj-

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles b^•

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

[Vol.. XXI. No. I.

Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

California Gas Machine Go.

412-414 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

STANDARD
GAS

MACHINES

FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, HEATING AND POWER.

Best Light for Hotels,

Residences,

Public Buildings, Etc.

Hotel San Rafael, San Rafael; Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere; Holyoaks, Sausalito;
Eustadillo House, San Leandro, and others are lighted with this Machine.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

—

W. J. Cuthbertaon,

AreMtKt.

Flood BuUdlng, Room 93.

Cor. Market and Foarth 8U.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

Arcliittcit,

126 Eeamj Street, - • Room 41,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

Architect,
Fourth Streeta.

Wm. Mooser & Son

Architectt
Roomi 62 and 63, No. 14 Qrant ATcnne

SAN FRANCISCO.

Havens &. Toepke,

Architects,

FLOOD BUILDING, Room 55.

San Francisco. Tel. Main 5429.

Chas. J. 1. Devlin,

ArchUtct,
Supreme Court Building,

H. W. Cor. McAllister A Larkln Streets.
SAN FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Architeel

Offices, 307 PheUn BuUding, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Wm. H. Armitage,

Archited,

Sl»-S2l Phelan Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B. Wood,

Architect.

■214 PINE STREET, Room 87.

San Francisco.

Albert Pissis,

Arehiteet,

SQ7 SanBome Street, Rooms 16 and 17 .

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

ArehUeet,
Ofhce, 1604 Market St. , Cor. of tb. Rooma 7-8.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Beddeoce, 906 Treat Avenue.

Jaa. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BDILDINQ Room SI.
San Francisco, Cal. Take Elevator.

B. McDougall & Son,

ArchiUcit,
S30 Pine Street, Rooms 61 and 62,
SAN FRANCTSCO.
Take the Elevator.

H. Geilfuss,

ArchilM.

120-122 Fulton St., bet. Polk and Van New Ave's,

SAN FRANaSCO.

Chas. 8. Tllton,

AfiMir .Ml ArMyir,
■AM nAjKono.

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PORTLAND CI

"JOSSON'
"SCALE

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EMENTS:

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OSTER

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W. R. GRACE

M.E. Cor. California and
San Francisc

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CO.

ttery Street,

PHIENiX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.
PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.
To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip ofif.
Damp Walls do not aflfect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

11

&

1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 2ST.

CLAWSON'S PATENT HOOD OR
THROAT AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
■with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY,

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSON'S PATENT

Clawson's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and Chimneys, comply with
the new Fire Ordinance.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

THIMBIX

IF" VOLJ

l^'Send for illustrated cir-
cular.

SI=»ECIF-V

SAMSON SPOT CORD,)

You can lell al a glance that no other cord is Bubstituted. Warranted free from'
waste and imperfections of braid.

SAMSON

CORDAGE \A/ORKS.
BOSTON , MASS,

"^'JCROFT LIBRARY

It

IBE CALIFORNIA AUCHIYECT AND BUILDING NEWK

[Vol. XXI . No 3.

For a modern
house^ get mod-
ern things!!

Be up to date.

Consider^ in
building, tiie in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters off tiie

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

DEPARTMENT

415_P0ST_ST™ETj^SA^

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
ulways sheathed with

P&6

BUILDING

The only Water-prooi and Vermin-
proof paper on the market that is
odorless.

Do you Specify it?

8
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MANUFfiCIllRE0 0NIT6T

FARAPFINE PAINT eO,

116 Battery St.

San Francisco.

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

W. E. Dknnison, Presiden

J. W. McDonald, Je., Secretary.

116 BATTERYl STREET

SAN^FRANCISCOl

L, A. Stbigeb, Manager.

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IVIAIMURACXURERS OK

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.

ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

Mollov*/ Brlcl<;, Paving Brlcl<, Drain Xlle, Chimney Pipe St Tops, F"lo>A^er Pots, Etc.

Office and Yard:

TELEPHONE SOUTH 901

1556 to 1564 H/IARKET Sl\ and 127 to 131 City Hah Ave,

S A IM R R A IM C I S C O , C A I. .

'WORKS : SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,:SAN MATEO, CAL

March, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

-rE:i_EF=MOfM E SOLJXM 22.q..

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

' copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, vSlatu Rooliiij^, Galvanized Iron Sky-lights

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power Fan.s for Heating and Ventilating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

ISIos. 1213 1215 rviarl-cet Street, ISIear Eigl-ith

SAtVJ RRArMCISCO, CAl_.

c

IVES PATENT

WliKlon V<'Mlll:itiii;: IColl.

Window Hardware Specialties

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

■riiirly |i:i(;i' ••iilaloKUc- inaili-<l IriM-.

Manufactured only b> ,-^-"»-

HOBART B. IVES & CO . ^( ;^

rslevA/ Haven, Cornn., LJ. S.A. '^

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niXON'Ssi^nKAPlllTE PAINT

^OR TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roofs well painted have not rc-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repaintini; for loto 15 years.

If you need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

.TOSKPH JtlXON CnrCIBLK CO., Jer.scy City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

D. H. GULICK

CHAS. WETHERBEE

GULICK & WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

210 Mason Street

San Francisco

TELEPHONE BUSH 16

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

IMPORTERS

AND

DEALERS

IN

PAPER

ALL
KINDS

419-421 CLAY STREET.

Bet. Sansome and Battery. San Francisco.

TELEPHONE 1133

Free !

Free ! Free !

rr"

'. ■iiijjwiiiirrr

iTTrrrrr-

Tie Real Tii

A Life Size Portrait— Crayon, Pastel
or Water Color FREE.

Ill oriU'r to iiitroiliu-o our exci-lh-iit \vorK. we will
make to any one sondiiifi us u plioto, a Life Si/.e Por-
trait—Crayon. Pastel or W'nter Color Portrait— Free
of charKe. small photo protuptl.v returned. Kxaet
Ukencssaiui liiiihly arlislie f1ni*;li Kuarariteed. Setul
yovir photo at oiiee to

C. L. MARECHAL ART CO., ,„, ,, ,j. ^ ^ i, i , , i » n ^ ...

:iis i:iiii SI.. i»i>ii.is. T.-xim. These Mouldings are more nerfect than hand work and at a very small per cent of co

No, 13 E.D. 5 Inch

CARVED WOOD

MOULDINGS

by Machine.

Not Pressed or Burned. Not Metal but Wood

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co.

23 & 25 MYRTLE ST.

f.rniKl Ka|>i(ls. Mirli

V<>r><i tt;<'iits. TJ:t n\i:iil^:T sr.. .S«ti Franrioro, «iil

IV

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECl' AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 3.

Expanded Metal Concrete

MONOLITHIC

Construction

THE BEST SYSTEM OF FIREPROOFING IN GENERAL PRACTICE TO-DAY

APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARACTER OF BUILDING.

Expended Metal Lathing]'^ ^"^^

.standard in all markets, and is specified b}' all leading architects.
For detailed information address :

Northwestern F,x)>aniied Metal Co.,
Central Expandeii Metal Co.,
Eastern Expanded Metal Co.,
Expanded Metal Fireproofinfr Co. of Tgh.,
New York Expanded Metal Co.,
Southern Expanded Metal Co.,

Chicago Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - - Chicago

Pltt.sburg Merritt & Conijiany, - . . . Philadelphia

Boston Pufialo Expanded 'Metal Co., - - - Butialo

- Pittsburg Western l<xpaiided Metal et Fireproofing Co., - Ban Francisco

New York St. Louis Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - St. Louis

Washington The Expanded Metal and Fireproofing Co., Ltd., - - Toronto

BUILDING NEWS.

hitii,di:ku kews.

BIIILDIIirG ITEWS.

Herman and Webster. Excavation, etc: fo, G. and
K. .Saiusreithei-; a, H. Geilfus.s; c, C. ScluUt; signed,
Marcl] 1.3; filed, March 1.5; cost J6%0. Plumbing, etc;
c, Hufsclimidt' cost 81599.

Howard and I^th. To build; o, Henry Campe-a^
Martens &. Coffey; c, A. H. Wili'elni; cost S3S98.
Plumbing, etc; c. Ci. C. Sweeney; c<ist 81233.

L()mbard and Van Ness. To build: o, H. E. Law;
a. A. Sulton; c. C. M. Depew; cost $4100.

Broadway and Steiner. Stone work; o, Mrs. Clara
P. Morton- a. VV. Koensg; c, Neish Stone Co; signed,
Feb. 27; filed, March 5; cost 81500.

Battery near Pine, (.'ast iron work for 4-story brick
o. Levi Strauss; a, A' Pissis; c, ,Iosh Hendy Machine
Works; signed, Jan. 23; filed, Feb. 28; cost 8II,4.')0.
Steel work; c. Western Iron Works; cost 82(100. Car.
pentiy, etc; c. C. Chisholm; cost !I9.:303.

Chattanooga near 21st. Carpenter work, etc; o, F.
Harlje- a, Copeland & Pierce; signed, March 22; filed,
March 23; cost $2900.

Eddy near Franklin. To build; n. 1. Mensor; a, D.
V. Deuel; c, W. Helbing; signed, I fb. 27; filed, March
5; cosi $8750.

KUis near Laguna. To build; o, C. T. Ryland; a,
Mahoney A Ryland; signed, March 20; filed, March 22
cost $7.i»75.

Eighteenth near Church. Cottage; o, Peter J.
Mi-Cilynn; c, P. Kive; signed, i eb. 24; Filed, Feb. 26;
cost $235.

First Ave. near California. To build- o. Lena L. Montgomery and Sutfer. Additionsand alterations i
Mills- a B. E. Remrael; c, F. Marcuse; signed, Feb. o, W. S. Goodfellow; a, Tharp & Holmes; c. A- Wikle Twenly-ninth near Dolores. AHeiation and ad.
,„ „, . .,,. .,fi. ,.„„ .-,..-,n ' Jr.. Signed, Feb. 2.3; filed, Feb, :i6; cost 81116. 1 ditions; o, J. W. Thnon and Mary A;c. John Keneally

19; nled, Feb. 2b, COSIS3.O0. ^ , , , . signed, Feb. 26; filed, Feb. -JC; cost $1797.

Mission and Freint»nt. Setting steel work; o. Leon
Sloss. Jr; a. A. Pissis; c, E. F. Jones; cost $1.00 per
setup.

Matketand East. Plumbing; o, F'. A. Hibn; a, C.
I A. Meussdorffer; c, O. C. Sweeney; signed and filed.
March "ii^; eosl $1,554.

Mission near Fremont. Fireproofing; o, Louis
Sloss, Jr.; a, Albert Pissis; e. Western E.xpanded
Lv:etal Co; signed, March 21; filed. .March 23; cost
$20,670 25.

Scott near Washington. {E.xcavations, ot(-: o, Mrs.
Helen .Strybing; a, Kollofrath A Deane; c, liicliardson
& Gale; signed, March 18; filed, March 15; ;cost $1685.
House raising, etc; c, John Funiess; cost $6-298. Fluinb-
ing, etc; c, H. Williamson Co; cist $1627.

.Scott near Sutfer. Cottage; o, Mrs. H. M. .Solomons
a, M. G. Bugbee; c, Hughes A McDonald; signed,
March 1; filed, March .5; cost $1700.

.Sutter near Grant .\ve. Carpentry, etc: o. Alice
Phelan >ullivan; a. C. J. I. Devlin; e. H.Jacks; cost

$6745.

'rownsend near7tti. .-additions; o, 'I'imothy Hrtpkin
a, H. A. Schulze; c, Ingerson A <4ore; sgned, Mai-(-li I.
filed, March 5; cost $5-2:50.

Twentieth and San Carlos. To build; o. .Mai-y Smith
a, C. M. Rousseau; c, L. T. Kenn; signed. Mar(-li 14;
filed, Feb. 1.5; cost $3267.

Twenty-sixth and Noe. Cottage; o, Julian F. Hetty
a, H. Barth;c, A. Wilkie.Jr; cost 8212-2..50.

Fir.st .\ve. and California. To build; o. Louise Bee-
a, B. E. Renunel: c, F. Marcus: signed, F"eb. 19: filed,
Feb. 26; cost $33.50.

Filbert near Pierce. To build; o, Thomas and A. P.
Hill; c, A. Olson; cost $1:560.

Frederick near Stanyan. To build; o. Hans Peter-
son; cost $8000.

Florida near 20lh. To build; o, Fannie Arnheim;
c, J. Wikman; signed, March 12; filed, March 1.5; cost
$2660.

Franklin near Ellis. Carpentry, etc; o, Theresa and
Herman Asher; a. Salfleld A Koblljerg; c, W. Helbing ] Pt. Lonios Ave. and 15th. Alterations; o, J. D. La
cost 87.5C0. Montmr.va; a, James Wolfe; cost $2500.

Geary near Larkin. To build; o, Amelia Tucker; a, j pierce near Broadway. To build; o. R. H. Pease; a,
R. H. White; c, C. M. Lindsay; cost 866.50. Plumbing, ciinton Day; c, Robert Greig; cost $26,742.
etc; c, C. C. Sweeney: cost 81474.

O'Farrell and Mason. Store and bar flxtui-es; o,
Stunkers & Ehlers; a. C. J. I. Devlin; c, H. .lacks;
signed, Feb. 1; filed, March 3: cost $1070.

Page near Central .-Vve. To build; o, N. D. New-
man; a. P. .^(-Iiwerdt; c, N. D. Newman; signed, Feb.
28; filed, March 3; cost $4700.

Pine ne.ar Fillmore. Carpentr.v, etc- o, J. Pailasson
a, J. Godart; c. L. B. Perramont; signed, Feb. 16; filed,
March 3; cost $3835. Brick, etc; c. A. W. Lawson; cost

$965.

Washington near Spruce. Excavation, etc- o, G.
Arnold; a, F. S. Van Trees; c, C. M. Depew; signed.
Feb. 26; filed, March 1- cost 8r2,300. Plumbing, eic;
c, Allen & Looney; cost $1380. Painting, etc; c. .1. H.
Keefe; cost 81500.

William near O'Farrell. Excavation, etc: o, Mi-s.
L. Meyer;a, Salfleld <i Kohlberg; signed, Feb.28; filed.
March 2; cost $3320.

Humboldt and 23d. To built; o, Didependcnt
Hectric Light; a, Reid Bros; c. Gray Bros; signed,
Feb. 16; filed, 16; filed, Feb. 24; cost $4.5.5:!.

Howard near 17tli. Carpenter work, etc; o, O. J.
Meade; a, J. H. Littlefleld; signed. Feb. 28; filed, Feb.
29; cost $3:180. Plumliing; Snook & Son; cost $6*5.
Brickwork; T. W. Butcher; $489. Concrete; M. Kcatln
Plastering; D. Leahy;$448.

Ridley near Waller.
Anderson; cost $20,000.

Four two-story frames; o, I.

Spear near Folsom. Carpentry, etc; o, Charles L.
Tilden; a. Tharp * Holmes; c, Thos. H. Day & Sons-
signed, March 20; Hied, March 27; co.st $14,491.

Stanyan near Carl. To build; o, Mi-s. Augusta M.
Triebel; a, Salfield <S Kohlberg; c, G. fi. Gillespie
signed, March 2:*; fli< d, March '23; cost $5'205.

March, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

The Yale & Towne Mfg. Co.

LOCAL OFFICE:

Mills Building, San Francisco.

i he Yale Locks with new Paracentric Key, afford the highest standard

of security. They are made in hundreds of
styles and sizes, adapted to almost every possi-
ble use.

1 he iljUilQerS Hardware, made by this Company, and used in connecti

with the "Yale," "Vulcan" and "Branford" lines
of locks, forms collectively the largest assortment
in the trade and covers respectively, as used
with these locks, fine, medium and cheap goods.

on

The Art Metal Work (or Hardware of Ornament) as illustrated and listed

in the No. 16 Catalogue, includes the largest col-
lection of Ornamentations and patterns of this
class in the world ; not only those usually re-
quired but also a vast variety of special pieces.
In all Yale Art Metal Work an intelligent inter
pretation of design may always be found.

A.S to 1 rices. While the goods made by this Company are always "the best
for the money," the range of products and grades is such as to
meet conditions where cost is a FIRST requisite, as well as where
the greatest perfection of design and finish is alone considered.

GENERAL OFFICES:

Nos. 9, 1 1 and 13 Murray Street, New York City.

yi'H>-98 'i, r»'-.

VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 3.

R. S. CHAPMAN

IVlANUFAC-rUREIR OR

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

Selling Agent for American Fire Engine Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., and Cincinnati, O. Cha.s. T. Hollowa)- & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Golumbus, Ohio. Bo.ston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rubber Co., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

ScotI & Vm ArsflalB LikF Co.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wlidl.sak' and Relnil l)ealt.'rs in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Eedwood, White Cedar, Oregon Pine, iSpruoe Shelving, Curly Redwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills at Upton, M<'Cloud Kiver- Tei.mo & Maxwell, Siskiyuu Co.

Office and Yards;

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

Each number contains a complete set o1
Architects plans for a low priced building.

PllbliwlK'fl »l <'lii<-:i;;i». III.

Main Office, Adams Kxpivss Building,
' 185 Dearborn slrfet.

It maintain^ its st-anciard n« a high class practical
Builders' Journal.

I \A/. D. HOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

728-730 Washington Street,

Oppnsite Ihf J'hi/.a, Has Kkancisco.

Work done at Rea.'sonable Rates. All orders

promptly atleniled to. Res. 2(iI3 Clay St.,

bet. Steiner atui I'ieree

TELEPHONE RED 725

THE HERMANN SAFE CO.

417-423 Sacramento St. San Francisco, Cal.

JOMM M E R CVl A l\J [SI , President.

Manufacturers of

FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF
SAFES AND VAULTS

EXPERT SAFE OPENING AND REPAIRING.

CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL IRON WORK

Architects should receive estimates from us before
ordering elsewhere.

Received Hii^hest Award wherever Exhibited.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects.

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Incandescent Lamps

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Lumber.

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NE OF THE PECULIAR features of
architectural professional practice is
what is known as public competition ;
no one knows where or when the custom
originated, and while in recent years
many of the leading architects have op-
posed it as being against the interest
and dignity of the profession it seems to be taken for granted
by the public that it is the only proper way to settle the dis-
posal of public work, and in fact the Civil Code of California
makes it obligatory in the erection of all public buildings,
and no doubt the practice will prevail for many years to
come.

No other profession has any suck features. We never
hear of a competition between doctors, lawyers or clergy-
men, possibly because there is nothing tangible or definite
about their results, so that possibly it is a compliment to the
profession and a recognition that their is something higher
and broader in the products of architectural skill.

No doubt it is of great benefit to our junior architects, in

many cases affording a young architect of ability or genius
to attain at once a standing which in the ordinary cause of
practice would take many years.

The most notable competition in the history of the world
is the recent competition for the proposed buildings for the
University of California, the terms offered were so munificent
and fair that it brought out the best talent in the civilized
world and the results obtained were so eminently satisfactory
that any argument fails as against the custom.

This is almost the only public competition that has been
known in California where the competition has been settled
on its merits, nearly all others in San Francisco and in other
parts of the State, where, in order to follow the letter of the
law, a competition has been called for, have resulted not in
a competition of designs, but in a struggle of political
manipulation, bribery or blackmail those of recent date most
notoriously so.

The architects of San Francisco have been agreeably sur-
prised recently in the call for the competition for the Carnegie
Library building to be erected in Oakland and no doub

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many will respond, probably so many as to surprise the
Oaklanders ; the absence of political manipulation and the
high standing of the judges selected make it a pleasant effort
to engage in such a contest; the clearness of the instructions,
which call for such simple drawings and so few, should make
an agreeable pastime for any one with a few hours to spare
to try his best and should call out the efforts of the entire
profession.

The results no doubt will be unusually good and should
lead to a definite organized effort on the part of the architects
to have the Code amended so that all public building com-
petitions should be decided by a similar jury.

COLOR IN ARCHITECTURE.

BY JOHN GEMMELL — PAI'ER PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL

CONVENTION OF THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF

ARCHITECTS, TORONTO, JANUARY, 19OO.

U R REGISTRAR suggested that
should give a paper on color in building
materials at this Convention, there ran
through my mind some random readings I
had done in chromatics. My first thought
was to attempt with the aid of books a
learned inquiry into the theory of light and
color, and the laws which produce harmony or the reverse,
and applying these to the prevalent building materials, get
some idea which to combine and what to reject. On second
thouo-hts, however, it seemed to me that an architect was
more in the position of an artist, with perhaps his pigments
more limited.

Much as the world owes to the patient labors of science,
it may well be doubted if these are of help in the domain of
art which has to do with the external appearance of things

earthly.

Great artists were great culorists from intimate study of
nature seen by the naked eye. Indeed, is it not probable
that the artistic sense of form may be coarsened by the deeper
insight of the anatomist about the framework on which is
hung the beauty of a "\'enus" or an "Appolo"? I can well
believe that Raphael knew less anatomy than Michael
Angelo.

Beauty of form in objects, blending and contrasting of
color in an autumn landscape or the glory of a setting sun,
are appreciated by the artistic temperament perhaps much
more intensely than by the learned philo.sopher discoursing
b\' his side on the complete mathematical precision and
proportion of the wave theory of color. It is not to belittle
this trend of our time to attain to the Genesis of all things,
Init to make the claim that the highest skill in arrangement
and disposition of color in art is quite possible with no other
guides than observation and God-given instincts, which are
above rule, and that appreciation of color may in no w.iy be
enhanced by a knowledge of the laws of chromatics. If the
artist is faithful to catch the changing face of his mistress,
Nature, this will be to him a ro3'al road to perspective, color
and other sciences.

I'ut what, say you, has the architect to do in common

with the landscape painter ? Are not his aspirations very
much curbed by the limitations of his materials? True ! yet
is it not most essential that he should have as much as
possible of the artist's eye for the beauty in nature, that his
work may not prove the discordant note in its surroundings?
He it is who rears that which marks the advent of the living
and receptive soul on the scene, and it surely were a great
pity if his building became a blot and excrescence — spoiling
a spot that it may be dear to many — when by more feeling
for and study of his site, it may have become the one thing
that was necessar\-. How often have we seen vulgar osten-
tation think it has achieved fame by painting a whole house
in colors that nature uses for her smallest flowers ! — brilliant
red brick, lilacs, olives, blues and yellows! You remember
how the Americans were emulated in their use, speaking of
the Canada drab with much scorn. Which of you now,
granting \ our house were good architecturally, would not
rather ]iaint it drab than say. pea green? For a country
house, therefore, where the beauties of Nature are the chief
attraction, and means very rarely forthcoming to build a
stone or marble mansion to dominate the scene, the best
solution of the color problem is to make the house subordi-
nate and a complement to the Irndscape. If brick is used,
let the mortar joint be honest and very preceptible to tone
down the color in mass. But perhaps the best mode of con-
struction for such a building is the entirely shingled house,
the staining of which affords facility in carrying out color
schemes that with difficulty can be made vulgar.

It is the cities and towns, however, that unbridled liberty
in the use of various colored building material and coloring
of buildings is likely to render any broad and harmonious
whole impossible. What should be the prevailing color of a
city seen as a whole approached from the water front or from
points of vantage in the surrounding landscape, and which
architects should, by their individual efforts, endeavor to
control ?

I may as well here state that in my opinion the palette
prescribed by good taste, at least for the exterior of build-
ings is extremely limited, and that the building material
used on this continent has been generally of too positive a
color, and it would have been vastly better if no material
darker than Ohio stone ( which is about the darkest of natural
stones) had Ijeen used. I think I am justified in saying
this, as it is now being found out that the varieties of brown
stones are or perhaps should be soiled and spoiled products
of nature, taking their color from oxidation of iron, and this
oxidation going on more rapidly when exposed to the air,
destroys the stone in less than a generation. There is now
arisen a craft in New York depending on its skill in restor-
ing lost angles, moldings, etc., to brown stone buildings not
thirty years old yet, in a state of decay.

Architecture is a plastic art, concerning itself with outline,
light and shade more than color, is akin to sculpture more
than painting. Now just think how all the beautv of a piece
of marble sculpluie would be lost if reproduced in commer-
cial brown stone. If Lily Langtry or others of the world's
beauties, with all their perfection of feature, were of
Ethiopian complexion, would we still see their loveliness ?
Does not nature suggest in the large and clumsily modeled
features of the negro that the material was unpromising and
fitted for nothing better than a charcoal sketch of humanity ?
The only virtue I could see lately in the once vaunted Ijrown
stone fronts of New York was that this color to a large ex
tent obscures the wretched bad detail of their period, and
now when a great deal of their architecture is following

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lielter and purer models, New York has for Ijuildiug
materials pinned its faith to Bedford limestone, a light grey
Buff brick and a brick almost white with a black speck
running through it, giving texture. As a result I assure
you that city has taken on a smiling look which was not
there a few years ago, even from the harbor, but especially
in the direction of the river drive, which is the hope of New
York, where is to be seen their best in architecture-
Columbia College, St. Luke's Hospital and other buildings
whose author.s with their increased knowledge of true
architecture seem to believe also that this is best embodied
in materials of light color. In Washington, viewed as a
whole, we have perhaps the best example of a beautiful city
on this continent and the only one I know of that has a just
arrangement of buildings in order of their importance. The
capital on a hill dominates the whole, the minor buildings
of government surrounding, and all built with some dignity,
and best of all, none of the dwellings or mercantile buildings
are of that exceeding size which renders a harmonious whole
impossible in other American cities, and makes all attempt
at temple [or public monument futile. The capital library,
Washington monument, and the city generally is of light
colored material with more than one dome in gold.

To be Continued.

we do not mean to [.say that the architect of the Ireland
building was either incompetent or careless, and the court
does not say so, but simply points out that no evidence was
produced at the former trial to show affirmatively that he
was a person to be trusted, and that, on general principles,
this must be done in such cases.

On the whole, the new principle is likely to work to the
advantage of the profession. Many a man who ought to
know better, employs cheap, so-called architects, with the
idea that he is saving money by doing so. Experience
shows that this is, in any case, a very doubtful method of
saving money ; but if it is established that the employer
will have to shoulder the consequences of the professional
incompetency or carelessness of his architect, he is likely
to be much more disposed to seek the aid of men whose
skill and reputation will be satisfactory to & ]\irx .—National
Builder.

MEETING OF CHICAGO ARCHITECTS' BUSINESS ASSO-
CIATION.

ARCHITECTS' RESPONSIBILITY.

TITHE American Architect reports an interesting case
A growing out of the Ireland building disaster, where a
column, which seemed to have been set over an old well,
sank, allowing the rest of the structure to collapse.

The decision just given by the New York Supreme Court
in the case of Fox vs. Ireland presents, it says, a new phase
of responsibility in building disasters.

Fox was injured in the crash, and sued the owner for
damages. The courts below rejected his claim, apparently
on the ground that Mr. Ireland had done all that could be
expected of an owner, and that the architect and the builder,
if any one could be regarded as responsible for the disaster,
were the ones at fault.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court reverse's
this decision, and orders a new trial of the case, on the
ground that there was insufficient evident "to show that Mr.
Ireland could rightfully rely upon the architect he employed."
This appears to introduce a new element in such cases.
While a man, in other damage suits, must show, in order to
clear himself of responsibility, that he employed, or en-
deavored to employ, men skilled in their business to do his
work for him, it has generally been a-sunied that all archi-
tects were skilled, and that a man might employ anyone that
he chose, without fear of being held accountable for his
mistakes or misdeeds.

From this decision, however it seems to follow that a man
in New York who employs an architect must have good
reason to believe that he is skillful and sober, so that he
may properly be entrusted with important work, or he may
find himself called upon to pay heavy damages in conse-
quence of the carelessness or unskillfulness of a person
whom he employed without due investigation. Of course.

|HE MEETING of the Chicago Architects' Busi-
ness Association at Schiller Hall on March 19
brought together a large number of architects
who had the opportunity of listening to a practi-
cal and instructive talk by Gen. William Sooy
Smith on "Recent Methods of Building Con-
struction.
Speaking of steel construction he referred to corrosion
and to the effect of high temperature on the steel. Heated
to 1000 degrees it loses its stability and at iioo degrees it
will not hold its own weight ; hence the necessity for fire-
proofing that will bear heating to redness without cracking
when "cold water is turned upon it. He referred to the
Chicago Athletic Club fire, and drew instructive informa-
tion therefrom. He thought negligence in the matter of
fireproofiiig a crime and felt it the duty of everyone to try to
remedy the evil. Asbestic was mentioned as a means to this
end. It is composed of silicate of magnesium, tale and
silica, and can be heated to a high temperature and plunged
into cold water without cracking.

The masonry of former times, he points out, was superior
to that of to-day. At the Temple of Jupiter he found at the
center of each block a hole 2 inches in diameter and about
6 inches deep, and the joints of the stone had been ground
together. He had a column 9 feet high, made in this man-
ner with ground joints by the Western Stone Company, and
sent it to the Watertown arsenal for testing, with the result
that it withstood a pressure of 900,000 pounds to the square
foot and at this pressure the outside merely began chipping.
Great advancement had been made in Chicago in founda-
tions. Fifteen years ago steel and concrete were almost
universally used but it is now found that this style of foun-
drtion is not to be relied upon, the old postoffice building
being an example. Wooden piles have come to the front.
Driven to hard pan they are in place forever. In New
York there is a thick bed of sand that covers many bowlders
and consequently they have used caissons. In giving
reasons for using piles, General Smith said that they were
cheaper and that it was often difficult to put in caissons
satisfactorily. He used 2-incli sheathing, which he drove

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down, putting in steel rings from time to time ; but the
rings would sometimes break and the caissons would get out
of line. In filling, the concrete is handed down and tamped
thus adding to the expense.

Referring to cement. General Smith remarked that
cement used in the proportion of i to 3, if given .sufficient
time to set, would become as hard as a mixture of i to i —
in seven years there would be no difference. Portland
cement and clean sand pulverised together in a mill will
take as much sand as pure cement. It has been found that
a chemical action ensues, giving vitality to the mixture.
There are several such mills in New York, and one is to be
set up for grinding sand and cement in Chicago. All
materials for mixing should be measured and not guessed
at. He advised the use of a hopper with movable partitions,
which could be arranged to allow the proper p'oportions of
sand and cement to drop on a rotary cylinder and discharge,
properly mixed. Several interesting extracts were read
from results of putting in foundations of the new postofficc.

In speaking of corrosion of uncovered steel columns, he
said that he found they were aflfected to the extent of one one-
hundredth of an inch per year, and it is a question whether
any columns will bear this diminution. In the Sads bridge
at Saint Louis sulphurous fumes have eaten away nearly
one-thirty-second of an inch and at this rate a steel bridge
would be unsafe in twenty-years. He advocated the fire-
proofing of every individual member of a building. As to
the corrosion of iron it was found that this could be pre-
vented by covering with lime, as evidenced at Pompeii,
where after 2300 years iron so covered was found uncorroded.
In referring to the building ordinance calling for the inside
of columns to be left hollow, he thought this should be re-
pealed as corrosion is taking place. He believed that much
good could be accomplished if a whitewash could be made
that would coat and adhere to iron work. — Construction
News.

THE LAWRENCE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL.

HE OBJECT of the courses of study outlined
below is to provide the instruction in the
elements of technical knowledge and the train-
ing in the principles of design which form
together the proper basis for the professional
practice of Landscape Architecture.
Instruction in the Theory of Design will begin in the first
year with the historical and technical courses. Fine Arts i
and Architecture la, followed by a special course in the
second year on the History and Principles of Landscape
Design, consisting of lectures supplemented by collateral
reading, conferences and exercises in drawing illustrative of
the lectures. This special course will be supplemented by
a general course upon the Principles of Design in the Fine
Arts (Fine Arts 2) and by a course in Elementary Archi-
tectural Design (Architecture 4«). The latter, which is a
second year course for students of architecture, will be
modified to meet the needs of the Landscape students, and
tress will be laid upon planning the general arrangemeul

of buildings, upon the treatment of axial arrangement of
buildings, upon the treatment of axial arrangements and
symmetry in design, and upon the grouping of masses,
rather than upon architectural detail. During the third
and fourth years will be given successive courses in Land-
scape Design, including occasional lectures, but consisting
chiefly of the actual solution of problems of design by the
students under the guidance and criticism of the instructors.

As a prerequisite to intelligent and successful design the
students will be given a working knowledge of the materials
which are required in the execution of plans and a familiarity
with the means by which they are utilized. In this con-
nection particular attention will be given to the study of
plants both as individuals and as elements of landscape. In
the first year will be given lectures and laboratory work in
Botany, supplemented by study of plants and garden-work
at the Botanic Garden. The second year includes a course
in Horticulture at the Bussey Institution, consisting of
lectures, with study and practice in the greenhouses and in
the field and garden. In the third and fourth years will be
given successive courses on Plants in Relation to Landscape
Planting, conducted maiiily at the Bussey Institution and
the Arnold Arboretum. These courses will be carefully re-
lated to the courses in design and will be supplemented by
special summer work after the third year.

All the other technical instruction, which is closely s'mijar
to that required for Engineers and Architects, will be given
at Cambridge, with the exception of the summer field course
in Surveying, which is conducted at a distance from the
University. This course will insure the necessary familiarity
with the making and interpreting of topographical maps.
For the general training of the eye and hand, and as a
necessary preliminary and accompaniment to the courses in
Design, much attention will be given to both mechanical
and free-hand drawing. The engineering requirements of
the profession will be fulfilled in the courses on Trigonome-
try, Topographical vSurveying, Construction and Maintain-
ance of Common Roads, Water Supply and Drainage,
Masonry and Foundations, and Contracts and Specifications.
The courses in Landscape Design will further include the
elaboration of construction plans. The courses in Element-
ary Architectural Design, and in the Technical and Histori-
cal Development of the Ancient, Renaissance, and Modern
Styles, will give a valuable training in the principles of
design and .some knowledge of the treatment of the minor
problems of an architectural nature arising in connection
with most landscape work and especially in connection with
formal gardens and terraces. It will also give a sufficient
knowledge of architectural methods to prepare for intelligent
conference with architects in regard to the problems in
which the two professions overlap.

The four courses in Geology and Geography are included
in the programme in order to give a useful, practical under-
standing of geological structure and weather conditions and
to open the way to a better comprehension of landscape
forms and a more intelligent sympathy in dealing \vitli
them.

With the best of technical training, the professional suc-
cess of a Landscape Architect must depend largely upon his
ability to enter into touch' with the wide range of ideals
which he is sure to find among his clients. In no way can
this ability be fostered more effectively than by the broaden-
ing influence of a college education, and while the foUowino-
programme represents a four years' course open to students
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expected that a large proportion of them will have taken a
full college course before devoting them.selves to strictly
professional work. The college student who arranges his
programme with that end in view can take with his other
work a sufficient number of semi-technical studies to fit him-
self for completing the programme in Landscape Architecture
in three or even in two years after receiving the A. 3. degree.
The instruction in the purely professional courses is there-
fore addressed primarly to those approaching the sul.yect
from the point of view of graduate students.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES,

IN TWO years the commerce of the United States with
her new colonies has nearly doubled. Tiie trade with
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Hawaiian, Philippine and Samoan
Islands, exports and imports together, amounted to nearlv
$102,000,000 in 1899, as against $55,000,000 in 1897. — 17<?''
Record.

TITHE QUANTITY of steel needed for New York's Great
i. Tunnel has been computed at approximately these
amounts: — Steel beams, 21,756 tons: steel riveted work,
20,147 tons; steel viaduct, 23.168 — total 65,044 tons of
steel, to which must be added 700,901 tons of cast iron.

The bondsmen of the contractor, John L. McDonald, has
insured his life for $2,000,000. The amount of the con-
tract is $35,000 000.

nrHE COUNCIL of the Royal Institute of Briti.sh Archi-
i. tects has nominated Professor Rodolfo Lanciani, of
Rome, as the next recipient of their Royal Gold Medal. No
one could object to Professor Lanoiani, who is as well known
in this country as in England for his zeal and discretions as
Government Director of archaeological exploration in Rome,
and for the charming books which give an account of his
work, as a recipient of any honors that an artistic and in-
tellectual body can confer upon him ; but it seems a little
strange that a person outside of the profession should be
chosen. In this country at least, archaeology and architec-
ture are two very different things, and, while learning of
any sort is commendable in a professional man, we do not
see lawyers made eminent by medical societies, or physicians
elected to office among engineers. That professor Lanciani's
work is o; great interest to architects is undoubted and
as all architects look upon ancient Rome as the mother of
the architecture of the present day, this is natural ; but it
would be hard to say in what way that work has advanced
architecture. — Amerimn .Airhited.

JpHE vSOUTH transept of St. Paul's Cathedral, the sur-
1 mounting pediment, and three of the grim statues upon
It iN not considered safe. The whole Cathedral has, as a
matter of fact, settled somewhat towards the south and east

during the two hundred years of its existence. About 130
years ago this south pediment was found to be leaning for-
ward, and tie rods were added to strengthen it. Restoration
has again been found necessary, new tie rods have been sup-
plied, the arch of the window has been taken out and re-
bended, and the whole structure made safe, though it still
leans about two or two and a half inches out of the perpen-
dicular. The three statues upon the pediment are to be re-
placed by new figures which are now executed, and parts of
them have already arrived at the Cathedral and are lying in
the churchyard. Each statue is in three pieces — feet, centre
and upper part. The two seated statues weigh perhaps five
tons or less, but the central standing figure (St. Andrew) is
a giant of seven or eight tons weight, and the interesting
lint difficult work of hoisting his component parts [into posi-
tion will shortly be witnessed. The work of restoration has
occupied some eighteen months and will cost about ^800.
— lllustrattd Carpenter and Builder.

•fj C1\TL suit was recently Ijrought in Chicago by the
I 1 Illinois Board of Examiners of Architects, in the name
of the state, against the August Maritzen Company, an
Illinois corporation, for the use of the word "architect" in
describing the services it offered to perform. The Illinois
license law, in Section 5, declares that "no stock company
or corporation shall be licensed to practice architecture, but
that the same may employ licensed architects," and further,
that it shall be unlawful for "any person to practice archi-
tecture without a license in the state of Illinois, or to adver-
tise or put out any sign, card or other device that might in-
dicate to the public that he or she is entitled to practice as
an architect." The suit against the August Maritzen Com-
pany was dismissed on February 15, on the condition that
the corporation would pay the costs of the prosecution and
would abandon the practice of architecture and the use of
the word "architect" in connection with its services. Mr.
August Maritzen, the head of the company, is a licensed
architect, but this fact does not give the corporation the
right to advertise itself as an architect, nor to practice archi-
tecture. The real question, which still remains undecided,
was, whether the license law of 1897 could invalidate the
charter granted by the state to the Maritzen Company in
1895, when the company was incorporated "to act as archi-
tects, engineers and contractors." The upholding by the
courts of Section 5 of the license law would plainly legislate
this corporation out of business, so far as its architectural
work is concerned. Another phase of the question is to be
considered, however, it will be observed that if it is necessary
or desirable to examine and license persons who practice
architecture, incompetent persons, who could not secure a
license, should not be permitted to practice architecture
under the cloak of a corporation — destruction News.

FLORIDA residents expect much wealth to come to the
State through the exploitation of the deposits of
hydraulic cement, whose value has just been recognized by
scientists and manufacturers. The exceptional quality of
the cement is vouched for on the testimony of Uriah Cnni-
mings, of Akron, N. Y., who is regarded ns an expert on
such matters. This aulhoril\- says that it is "the most re-
markable natural hydraulic cement rock deposit in the
kwn world, and the only deposit of white material."

March, 1900.

Tlin CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

23

extends from River Junction for several miles along the left
band of the Apalachicola river southerly to Aspalaga. It
comprises something over 2000 acres, and has a thickness of
eighty feet above the river. How far it may be below has
not been aseertained. Enough is exposed, however, to
warrant the assertion that the deposit contains sufficient raw
material to produce over 2,000,000,000 barrels of cement.
Several analyses from samples taken from various parts of
the formation show a remarkaljle uniformity of proportions
of the ingredients essential to tlie production of a first-class
hydraulic cement. But the distinguishing feature of this
deposit consists in its perfect purity of color. The raw-
material is white, and the manufactured product is as white
as the whitest marble. In this respect it i? an ideal cement
for the architects, as it will not stain the walls of fine
masonry. Bricks made of one part of this cement and two
parts of white sand are in use in many parts of the South,
and they are extremeh- hard and beautiful. — Slone.

TTN International Congress of Architects will be held in
j\. Paris from July 29th to August 4th. Among the
questions which will be discussed during the Congress will
he that of the "cheap dwelling house,'' which has been
noted on the programme according to the request of the
British architects. — Canadian Afchited.

0^0 great is the demand for construction materials for the
O buildings in the process of construction or renovation
in the City of Mexico that the six railways centering in the
city are bringing in every day an aggregate of at least 100
flat cars loaded with stone, tepetate, bricks, lime and sand,
of all classes. All of this material to-day costs 50 per cent
more than it did ten years ago, while the wages of ma.sons,
carpenters and blacksmiths have gone up from 50 to 100
per cent and even the peons get 50 per cent more than they
did ten years ago. — Ex.

was prepared by M. Bartholdi before 1862. All he asks is
that on the tablet which records the names of those who
were connected with the work his name should be inscribed
alongside Esperandieu's. The Municipality of Marseilles
as well 'as the architect's family will not admit his claim,
and M. Bartholdi has therfore resolved to invoke the aid of
the courts to have justice done to his reputation. — Stone.

WE consider it well to call the attention of architects
who wish to compete for buildings in Canada to one
of the many peculiarities in the administration of the cus-
toms of that country. In answer to an advertised public
invitation to send school plans to the Educational Depart-
ment of Ontario, Canada, an architect in the I'nited States
wrote to the Minister of Education at Toronto, Canada, re-
questing information, and also if the invitation extended to
architects living in the United States. In response he re-
ceived a letter from the Deputy Minister of Education say-
ing, "that the Department will be pleased to have archi-
tects of the United States among the competitors." Plans
were sent in due time by express, and nothing further was
heard until some time after, when the architect who sent
the plans learned from the express company that the plans
remained in bond at Toronto, on account of nonpayment of
duty. The architect wrote to the Minister of Education
and received answer that —

"The matter of duty is something that this Department
has no control over. The customs authorities have refused
to permit the drawings to be delivered to the Department
without the payment of twenty per cent duty on the value
thereof. No refund will be made on the duty that may be
paid, whether the plans be returned or retained.

There was doubtless no intention to withhold information,
but it would have been well to have stated in the invitation
to competitors in foreign countries that the payment of a
duty would be a prerequisite. — Inland Architect.

^n REMARKABLE suit is being tried in Marseilles which
/T. has an interest for Americans. The plaintiff is M.
Bartholdi, sculptor of "Liberty Enlightening the 'Vl'orld,"
the biggest statue in existence. Another work of the
sculptor is the Lion of Belfort, which is' probably the best
known of the national monuments erected in France after
the war of 1870. There are other works by M. Bartholdi
which will keep his memory green for many years to come.
But he wishes to make assurance doubly sure and to have
his name connected with something that is likely to endure
longer than his statues. He has set up a claim to share the
credit for the Palais des Longchanips, which is one of the
sights of Marseilles. It is commonly supposed that the
work was designed by Henri Jacques Esperandieu, who is
represented in Marseilles by numerous works. For several
years he had charge of the cathedral, he designed the church
Notre-Danie-de-la-Garde, the public library, etc., in addition
to the Palais des Longchamps, Esperandieu has been lying
in his grave for a quarter of a century, and his fame mainly
depends on the Palais, which consists of two museums with
an enormous architectural cataract, or chateau d'eau, be-
tween them. There is little doulit, however, that the design

T/ie tnanagement of this jout nal desires to extend a cordial
invitation to all architects on this coast and elsewheie to conttih-
ntc designs for publication.

Drawiiigs should be made with perfectly black lines on a
smooth white surface. Good tracings, if made -with black ink,
ansiver the purpose.

The designs selected 7cill be published -vithout charge. All
drawings, whether accepted or not, ivtll be retu) ncd to thei) au-
thors, who must bear express charges both 7i<ays.

ILLUSTRATIONS in this number were .submitted by
Mr. Whitney Warren, in the Phebe Hearst liniversity
Competition and received a prize of Srooo.

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 3.

PLANS FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING,

0AKLAND, April 4.— Tlie Board of Free Library Trustees
adopted a resolution last evening binding itself to ac-
cept the plans for the new library building that should be
recommended by the jury recently appointed by the Board.
That jury is composed of Messrs. Pi>sis, Percy and Rowell.
The resolution was adopted owing to the prevalence of a
rumor which has it that the Trustees would not accept or
abide by any recommendations of the jury unless the plans
met with their personal approval.

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round the shoring, and a match put to a plentiful supply o
shavings, .started a fire. It took but a little more than ten
minutes for the fire to eat its way through the wooden sup-
ports, and as these charred away, the chimney fell slowly
forward to the spot intended for the descending shaft. It
took two men but one day and a half to throw the chimney.
The original intention was to do the tumbling act by screw
jacks, but the use of fire as described above was the chosen
plan, and ii was accomplished in short order, and with satis-
factory results. — The Age of Steel.

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THE LADI1-:S' HOMI-: JOURNAL— " The Return of
the Business Woman," by Edward Bok," "the Anecdotal
Side of Mr. Beecher," "College Girls' Larks and Pranks,"
"The modern Son and Daughter," "Where the Founder of
the Kindergarten was Born" are among the notable features
of the March Ladies' Home Journal. "The Autobiography
of a Girl," "The Theatre and Its People," and "The Par-
son' Butterfly" are continued, and "Fdith and I in Paris"
and "Her Bostou Experiences" are concluded. Howard
Chandler Christy contributes the first of his American Girl
series of drawings, showing her at church, and A. B. Frost
humorously pictures "The Country Store as a Social
Centre." An Easter .solo and an anthem are timely ; and
the numerous articles on fashions in woman's wear will be
a useful guide just at this time. This is but a hasty glance
between the covers of the March Journal. By The Curtis
Publishing Conip'i"y. Philadelphia. One dollar a year; ten
cents a copy.

THROWING CHIMNEYS.

NOTICE OF [MEETINGS.

San Fkantisco Chapter, Ajierican Institutk of Archi-
tects, niwts second Friday of each moiitli at IDS California street,
at 4 p. ni.

Setii Babso.m, Pres. H A. ScHL'LTZ, Vice-Pres.

M. W. RiciD, Sec. John il. Citktis, Treas.

Southern California Chapter American Institute of
Architects, meets first Wednesday of each month at 114 Spring
street, Los A..j?eles, Cal.

A. B. Henton, Pres. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

John p. Krempei., Sec't. August Wackerbarth, Treas.

Washington Chapter A.merican Institute of Archi-
TEC'iS, regular meetings at 8 o'clock P. M., the first P'riday of each
month, except July and Ausust.

W.M. PI Boone, Pres.
Charles W. Saunders, Sec.

Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.
W. J. Marsh, Treas.

Association of Architects of Arizona, meetings held at
Phoenix, Arizona.

D. W. MiLLARU, Pies. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Technical Society of the Pacific Coast, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building.

Geo. W. Percy, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Orro Von Gei.hern, Sec. P^dwarh T. Schild, Treas.

TITHROWING a chimney in a crowded town is under any
1 circumstances a delicate operation. How to do it re-
quire s skill, and to lodge the tailing shaft without injury to
adjoining property, is a task of more than ordinary responsi-
bility. The method used in throwing a lofty brick chimney
in Greater New York, a few weeks since, is interesting.
The chimney wss igy feet high, the flue was two and one-
half feet square, and the walls were over three feet thick at
the bottom. Some half-milliun of bricks were used in the
structure, and they were held together with cement. It
was a big task, but it was accomplished as follows: The
front wall from the ba.se to a height of four feet was cut
away by two men with chisels, shoring the superineumbing
bricks as they enlarged the hole, by stout wooden uprights.
The other corners of the chimney were cut away, leaving a
narrow pier on each side. Wood and coal were then piled

M.\STER Plu.mreks' Asso<t.\Tion, meets every Hrst and tldrd
Friday of eacli month at tlie p'looil I'.uildiiig.

.lAS. E. Britt, Pres. J. L. K. Firman, Sec.

Builders' Exchange, Directors meet lirst Frida.N' in each
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

Masons' and Huilpiohs'
ing of each monlli.

.-\i)AM Beck, Pres

.Association, meet first Kilday even
M. V. Brvdy, Sec-

March, 1900.

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MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE

CORNJvR NlvVV MCJNTGOMKKV AND MIvSSlOiN ^TRKKTvS.

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Kdw. B. Hlndes, 'Ih'eaaurer.
DIHKCTOIiS:

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K. li. Siiel),

J. R. Tobin,

Tim Sullivan
Ciiis. V. Daniels,
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Tlios. W. liutcher
K(l\v. li, Hlniles,

Tiids. Elani
K. li. Ilinck'H,
Jus. A. Wilson.

COMMITTEES:

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MEMBKIWHIP.

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K. B. Hintles,
Tiios. Kutclier, Tim Sullivan

riNANCK.

D McPliee, E. 1^. r^nell, Thos. W. Huteher

Hox No.

patent ventilators I:i8

* _ _. I t...:i.i»» ijTA

Abrahainson, 1*
Adants, John G.

iilmctor and builder TtQ

Alanietia linuli iS: Tlieco.: brick 170

Arizona Sandslont- Co.; building? stone 326

Hass-liulor I'alniCo.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..l;iti

Hateman Mros.; contruclorsanu builders 230

Hassett, Tlios. K; eoniiaciur ami InillUer (i

Beck, Adam; nnis n and liuildcr 11

Bentley Const ruction Co; coiiiraclors 'MM

Uibl) Lumber C<... 1). 11

B.'iini'^iiam liay Ini'p. Co; luniljer :M1

H.Kilc, 1'. \V. In-nianre "0

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 34

lirady.it. K.; nuison ami builder BtK)

UrtMim-n, I). J.; nnis»inand builder 51

Brill. James K.; plumber SU

lirode. U.; Iron works '^•y

Burden. W.; mason and builder atiO i

Burnhain, Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Buru-ll, E. II.; building nmierial HlJ

Burt, W. J.: huUM- muver 2ytf

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

Culifornhi Ariistu- iMilal Works; Grill Work 3«4

Calilornia Art (ilass Works *J3

California Construction Co; teaming Mi

Culilornui Eleelrical Works 22;i

California Mills; planins mills 300

California Kedwood Lumber Co; lumber ti5

(Campbell, Ale.\ L; contractor and builder 105

('aruy, J. E.; brick manufacturer 2Hi!

Cart\vnt;lU. D. s.; teaming 10

Central Lumber ite Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Win.; contractor and builder 02

Cht-mtcal i'aint Co 317

Chisholm. C; contractor and builder ;..,. 44

Clarli. N. A Sons; terra cotta, etc 290

Clawson, L. E., & Co.; palenl chimneys 00

Coghlan, Frank; plasterer 91

Collin &. (iunn; lathers 114

Concannon Wm., contractor and builder 124

(^onllu & Kobt'rts; metal roofers 90

Cowell, M. ACo.; lime, cement, fire brick, etc 7

Crocker, Win.; planing mill ^12

Crorian. Wm.; Ea^'le .sheet Metal Works 313

Cushin;i-Wct mure (•(>.; coucreteandartittcial stone 218

Curry. .7. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Gus. \'.: painter and decorator 8.-j

Da\ is, Ueu. A Son; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., & Sons; enntraelors and builders 131

Heiancy. .loc; grading and teaming 330

Degaii.'l'atriek; stone c-oniiactor 300

Inilion. l>avid; grading and teaming 139

Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dvvyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 19'

Dyer Bros.; (iolden West Iron Works W

Dye'"**""-- I^- <■': rubber goods 08

Elam, «t >hos, curpenlersand builders • 202

Feely, M.J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennell, M. it Son; masons and builders 58

Fladung, Ed., miison at id builder 1

Fink & Srhindler, aiM^iic furniture 325

Fennell, J as. S; mason and builder 180

Foley, Michael; gradiim and learning 254

Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc Ifr*

Frazes J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. & Co.; paints, oils and glass 3;J3

Box No.

EuruesB, John; contractor and builder 152 ,

Garden City Brick Co; J. J. North, Agent 98

Geier. Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252 :

Glletll, seeondo; artiiicial stone 308

Glllogley, Geo.; teaming 324

Glrvin & Eyre; Importers

GL.dding. MeBean & Co.; architectural terracoltu..l62

GoUien West Iron Works, Dyer Bros (H

Goodman, Geo.; artilieial stone, etc 334

Grannls, J. G. & Co.; steam heating, etc ...;J31

Grant, L U; contract<jr and builder 209

(iray Bros.; artificial stone and concrete work 80

(iriese, Carl; artitleial stone and concrete work 231

Greig, Robert; contractor and builder 77

Hammond. Philip; meial roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing milt 3

Hansen, M & i-.'cj.; planing mill 187

Han»brough& iLdxTt^on; contractors and builders 32

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Ht'ldt, W.; cornice works 2«4

Henzcl, Ed. F. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring, K.' mill work 70

Uindes, Ed. B.,iS: Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. & Sor; masons and builders 232

Holl'man, V.: mason and builder 9

Holmes, 11. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268

Hooper, C. A.,& Co.; lumber 341

Huber, Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

H uribu I , B. P.; builder 150

Ickelheimer, Samuel & Bro.; plumbers 35.'J

Ingerson A Ciore; contractors ami builders 37

Jacks, Henry: contractor and builder 267

Jackson, P. H. & Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing Sfrl

Jessie, Geo. B.; stair builder 102

Junes, K. C. & C(»; lumber 142

.loshua Bendy Machine Works ..188

Judson Mnfg. Co 80:^

Keating. M. Arliflelal stone 127

Keatinge, R., Arllflcial Stone 13

Keilelier, M.; Imuse raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pacific Coast Lundjer and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. H.; painter and decorator Iit9

Kent, S. H.; contractor and builder 190

Kern, F. W.; c<mlractor and builder 225

Kittredge, E. H. & Co.; sash, duors and blinds 204

Klvce, H. A; contractor wmt builder 3(d

Kilowles & Reichley; ci>ntiaci<'rs and builders lOi)

Knox & Cook; contractors and builders 244

Kruse, Jos. H; lumber 273

Kuss. P. N.; painter, decorator and wood flnisher..307

' Lang, Geo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Larsen, H. H.; mason and builder 3;J

Leahv, D.; plasterer 344

: Leonard, J., Concrete and Artificial Stone 300

Leprohou. P.; steam and hot water heating '£di)

Logan, J. F.; adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas & Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348

Magulre. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 'licA

Maguire, James A.; manufacturer's agent 196

Manglesdorf, M.; Electrical Maintenance Co 350

Mangrum A Otter, heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. ..294

Market Street Planing Mill 252

Masitw, F. H; contractor and builder \'^^

McCarthy, John; mason and builder 168

McClure, H. N.; teaming and grading 109

MiElroy, \,\ contractor and builder 211

Me(;ilvray Stone Co.; stone contractor 340

Mi-Go wan'. M.; mason and builder 17

Mi-Lachlan.T. M.; contracti>r and builder 92

McMahun. Henry; stair builder 113

.MclMieeCu.. Inc; stone contractors 256

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder

MufTal, J. »'; stune dealers

Muntague & Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc....
Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder....
Moore, G. Howard- contractor and builder.

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer

Murehuuse. J. J.; plasterer

Mulcahy. J.; mason and builder,
Nei^h Stone Co; Slune C
Niehaus, Edward F. A l

.370
... 74

...330
...2:^7

.. 80
....358
-.301
.. 97
. 5.5

n tractors 220

luutiwood lumber 205

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Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill

North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting. C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

Box No.

O'Connell A Hennebury; moundry men 100

O'Connor, Thoma,s, nmson and builder 47

O'SuUivan, D.; mason contractor 277

Pacific Bridge Co 40

Pacific Ueilnlng A Rooting Co 346

Pad He l^umber Co

Puclrtc ManufatrturingCo., Mill Work 140

Pacific Rolling Mills 192

Paeliiz, (Jus. J.; eleetrlcian, etc 81

Palaee Hardware Co.; builders* hardware 292

i'uralline I'alnt Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Paieiit Brick (.'o.; britrk 172

Peacock A Bulclier; ma.sons and builders 122

Pece^^en, li. M. A Co.; concrete MS

Ptlngst, v. \i.. Inirdwood

Pool, Jas. R.; Innise mover and raiser 217

(iuimb> A Ha^re^^on; concrete work

I'liilfroili A Armstrong hardware 2

Rue, .lames; stone contractor 50

Ral.ston Iron Works 175

Raymond Granite Co.; contractors for slone work..l65

lielgle A Jamleson; machine white washing 240

Renilllaid Brick Co.; pressed slock and common

brick 278

Ri<'hardson A Gale; masons and builders 328

Richmuller, Geo.; door opener 855

Ktley .lohn V.\ masons and builders 328

Rlngrose, R.: mason and builder 18

Robinson A (Jillespic; contractors and builders 111

Rocklln Granite Co.; granite work 69

Rosen ban m, Fr. H.; glass 98

R'isendom, B; electrician. „...143

Rultlno A Blanehl; marble 219

Saeramenio Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brfrk 332

San Francisco Cornice Co 337

^an 1* raiu-isco Lumber Co 167

San Francisco No\eUy and Plating Works J5H

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Bruk ('(k; l)rick 288

San .Io.se lirlclv Co,; brick 5

Savage, M. J; coniractur and builder ...322

Sehrader. O- Iron Works 262

Seliroeder. Wm.;art gla.ss .„... 63

Scott A \' an Arstlale Lumber Co 193

Sessions. M. P 304

Smith, J. W.; carpenter 71

Smith A Young; building supplies 374

snell. E. L.; lime and plaster 1«

Sno*)k. W. s. A Son; plumbers 372

Soule Bros.; carpenters 8I

, Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works; archltec-

I lural terra cotta 134

Slevens, F. M.; patent chtnineys '.. IG

, Stucklun Brick A Terra CotUv Co , 297

I sinuib A Son, D; contractors and builders 200

I St rat Ion, J no. s.: liouse mover 3(i2

Sulli\an, .1. 1'.; painter and decorator l

Sullivan, Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. F.; gnuling and teaming .....148

I Sweeney, G. ('.; pluniljer lyg

I Swett. Loof A Davenport; lumber ,S20

i Taconia and Roche Harbor Lime Co 289

I Tay, Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies 321

Tobm, J. I{.; plasterer 173

TowleA Broad well 298

Trotter. John; contractor and builder 189

Tupper, O. .\I.; lime 281

Tutlle, .lolm; teamster, plasterers* supplies 79

Cnion Lumber t'o.; lumber 335

Vermont Marble C«»

Vulcan Iron Works 284

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator 312

Wagner. J. F'erd; maM)n and builder. 181

Walker, (icorgc H.: carpenter ..367

Warren, C. A.; grading 272

Washburn A Moen MnTg. Co gjo

Wa.'iiiington Street Plainiijg Mill „ 48

Waterhouse, V. J 78

Walson. W. ('.; plasterer __„ 99

Weinman. Geo- contractor and builder !„', 57

Western firanile A Marble Co ^ "■■316

Western Iron Works ^171

White Bros.; carpenters "..^

White Bros.: hardwood lumber 145

Whiitle. H.; mason and builder...: '"'.". 60

Williams. F. A.; contractor and builder ......178

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber I354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber "238

Wilson. James A.; ma.son and builder !"221

Wilkie. Andrew: planing mill ....305

Wilkie Andrew, .Ir 125

Western Expanded Metal & Fire Proofing Co... ....'.

Yales A Co.; paints 349

Younff. S T.. grading and teaming ."' "33K

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EDISON Decorative and Miniature Lamp Dept.

(GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.)
HARRISON, N. J.

50 YEARS'
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Trade Marks

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Copyrights &c.

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tinii.^3triotly pimfldpiitial. H.null k im Patents

sent free, olilest jitteiK-v fni sermini.. patents.

Patents taken tbrnukh .Mimn .^ Cu. receive
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Branch Offlce, 626 F St., Washington, D.C

GEORGE GOODMAN,

PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF

ARTIFICIAL STONE, ■" all of its branches

SCHILLINGERS PATENT!

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

Sierra LumberCompany

Mann fact 11 lers of ami Dealers hi

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

t'oriier FonrMi ami Cliannel Streets, San h'i-aiicise<i

HARVARD UNIVERSITY,

Lawrence Scientific School

SPECIFY

OFFERS I'OUKSES IN

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
Electrical Engineering.
Mining and MeLaUurgy
Architeolnre

Cbeniistry.

Geology.

Biology.

Gt ijeral Hci*-i oe.

licience for Teachers.

Anatomy -ind Physiology (as a preparation for Med-
ical Schools).

I^or Descriptive Pampftlei apply to

M. CHAMBP^RLAIN, Secretary.

N. S SHALER. Dean. Cambridge. Ma.ss.

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.

It turns round and slides up
and down.

'Bolles" Revolving

and Sliding Sash.

"Queen" Ovcfhead and Miillion Pulleys

Oneeu Aluniinuni Bronze Sash Rilibon.

Windiiw Stiip Ailjusters and Spetnaltie.t in Wiiidnw

Hardware.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

Telephone Red 91. San Francisco. Cal

532 Byrne Building
Telephone Brown 371. Los Angklcs, C*l.

March, 1900 ]

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

5/EBSTER'S

TIIDB

InteISnal Rapid Safety Filter

!^^;sDictionary:

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Invaluable In the Home, 5chool, and Office.

IT EXCELS in the ease with which the eye
finds the word sought; in accuracy of definition ;
ineffective methods of indicating pronunciation;
in terse and compreliensive state-
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as a working dictionary. , ;^,,:[5<jj j-jj-^

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G. & C. MERRIAM CO, \ dictonarv
Publishers,
Springfield. Mass-

is 111 use ill San Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, Saloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, including tliose of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse and recommend
its gfiR-ral use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Leased only.

Terms $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room.

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

W.&,P.

RUBEN H LLOYD.
President.

W. D. MANSFIELD.

Secretary.

BUILDING PAPER
GRAVEL ROOFING

W. A- l». Itlll.lHXJ I' A 1* Kit is(,rS;iii l''iaiwlsco
niiikc. Is ii I'lcaii, Hiin, lirsl-ckiss bnllilinn |ia|ifi' In
every respect, and the equal In every pmilcnlar of
any oilier made. Are liltecls. Dealers uiulConlractors
are asked to give It a trial. I'atronjze your home
industries. ,..-.,

W. * l». <Jriivrl Kool'fi are Ihe very best ol their
elass-in nmterlalsarid inlelllKent workmaiislilp.and
are represented on many of I he newer buildings ol
tliH eity. We put on no roof Unit we are niiwIliiuK to
Kuarantee for ttve years. Our roofs are liolh eheaper I
and belter than tin. See our roolln^' eireular.

PACIFIC REFINING

& ROOFING CO.

113 New Montqomehv St., S. F.

CAMPBELL &. PETTUS

CONTRACTORS,

No. 318 Bush street, Sau Klanelseo, Cal.

Tii^ "LINCOLN" LAUNDRY TUB8M81NK8

selected days

glazed in light yellow,
and more durable

seamless, non-absoPDent
than iron.

it

GL|l|bDING, McBEAN & CO.
1^8 - 1360 Market St.
San Francisco.

M. BATEMAN

Wl
M.XNlIF.ACTiTREK OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors.

Banks, Ollleis, Sliires mil Ste^inibo its Fille.l Ip

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st and Fipinoiit, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood. Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Eastland.

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative.

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the only Creosote
Stains.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic cushion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect soimd deadener

For mortar .staining and waterproofing brickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston. Mass.

vSlock carried in vSan Francisco bv

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS. [Vol. XXI. No. 3

Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

California Gas Machine Go.

412-414 BATTERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

STANDARD
GAS

MACHINES

FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, HEATING AND POWER.

Best Light for Hotels,

Residences,

Public Buildings, Etc.

Hotel San Rafael, San Rafael; Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere; Holyoaks, Sausalito;
Eustadillo House, San Leandro, and others are lighted with this Machine.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

w

. J.

Cuthbertson,

AreMttct.

Flood Building,

Eloom

93.

Cor.

Market and Fourth 8U.

,

SAN

FRANCISCO.

Wm.

Mooser &.

ArchiiecU

Son

Roomi 82 and 63, No

. 14 Grant AT«nue

SAN FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Arehitecl

Office*, 307 Phelan Bulldiog, Hatket Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Albert Pissi*.

AreMtMt,

Vn Bansome Street, Boomi 10 and 17 .

SAN FRANCiaCO.

B. McDougall & Son,

Archileeit,
S30 Pine Street, Roomi 61 and 62,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Take the Elerator.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

ArchiUcU,

126 Kearny Street, • - Room 41,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Havens &. Toepke,

Architects,

FLOOD BUILDING, Room 55.

San Francisco. Tel. Main 5429.

Wm. H. ArmJtage,

Archilai,

S19-$21 Phalan Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

Arekiteel,
Office, 1S04 Market St. , Cor. of Sh. Rooma 7-8.
SAN FRANCISCO.
RMld«QC«, 906 Treat Avenne.

T. J. Welsh,

Archilecl,

Baxa S&, Flood Building, Comer Market and

Fourth Streeta.

Chas. J. I. Devlin,

Arc>iiUcl,
Supreme Court Building,

V. W. Cor. McAllister & Larkln Streeta,
SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B. Wood,

Architect.

214 PINE STREET, Room S7.

San Francuco.

Jas. E. Wolfe.

ArehitecL

FLOOD BUILDINQ Room n.
San Franolaoo, Gal. Take Elerator.

H. Geilfuaa,

ArchiteeL

120-122 Fulton St., bet. Polk and Van Nen Atc'b,

?.\X FRAXCTSCO.

PORTLAND CEMENTS:

"JOSSON"
"SCALES"

ROOSTER

W. R. GRACE & CO.

.E. Cor. California and Battery Street,
San Francisco.

PHCENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

it is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

1

IE.

&

1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 257.

CLAWSONS PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
■work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY.

Clawson's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and Chimneys, comply with
the new Fire Ordinance.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

FOR

SAIVIF>L.E:S|g^' SAMSON SPOT CORD.i

Tou can teli at a glance that no other cord is Hubstituted. Warranted Cree trom
waste and imperfections of braid.

SAMSON CORDAGE WORKS,

BOSTON , MASS.

B®'Send for illustrated cir-
cular.

gl^nrorMTT 1 I5RAHY

ras CALIFORNIA ABCHIVECT AND BXJILDniQ SSWB.

[Vol. XXI. No 4.

For a modern
house^ get mod-
ern things!!

Be up to date.

Consider, in
building, tiie in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

PEPEC5fI0N

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters of tiie

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

DEPARTMENT

415_P0ST_STREET\_Sil^^

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
nlways sheathed with

P&B

BUILDING

The only Water-prooi and Vermin-
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Do you Specify It?

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PARAPRNG PAINT eO.

116 Battery St.

San Francisco

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

W. E. Dennison, Preslden

J. W. MoDoNALD, JK., Secretary.

11a BATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO

L. A. Steiger, Manager.

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IN/IAFMURACXURERS OF

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.

ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

Hollow Brick, Paving Brlcl<, Drain Xlle, Chimney Ripe & Tops, Flower Rots, Etc.

Office and Yard:

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and 127 to 131 City Hah Ave,

1556 to 1564 MARKET ST

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April, 1900

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Ill

-TEL-ERMOM E SOLJXM 22^.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . C ROMAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

'I'iii, Iron, Slate Roofing, Galvanized Iron vSky-lighls

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam, Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power Fans for Heating and Ventilating Work.

RED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

. 1213 1215 tVlarPtet Street, Near Eigtntl-i

SAfSI RRAIVJCISCO, CAI_.

ROOFS

IVES PATENT

CD

IT-

Window ^'I'liliHitiiiu lt<»li.

\Villll<»H St4l|> Allill<«t«T

Window Hardware Specialties

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

I'lniiy |>aee Cataloguu iiuiilert free.
Manufactured only by

HOBART B. IVES & CO ,

N ^ \A/ Ma\/^n, Conm., LJ. S. A.

niXON'SnycAnRAPHITE PAINT

^ORTIN OR SHINCLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roofs well paimrd h»vc not rc-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. qmredrepaintinsfonotoisyMn.

If you need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.

SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS

D. H. GULICK

304 MARKET STREET.

CHAS. WETHERBEE

GULICK & WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

210 Mason Street

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

San Francisco

IMPORTERS

AND

DEALERS

IN

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ALL
KINDS

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Bet. Sansome and Battery, San Francisco.

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Free ! Free !

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A Life Size Portrait— Crayon, Pastel
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In (initM- to iiit KMiiirc our cxctll.til wuik, \\ c will
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CARVED WOOD

MOULDINGS

by Machine.

No. 13 E. D. 5 Inch Not Pressed or Burned. Not Metal but Wood

C. L. MARECHAL ART CO., .,,, ,, ,,. .,,,,,

SIS Klin SI.. Dallas. ■I'exas. I'lesi- .M(iiil(liiii;s tife iiKifc iKTleft tlitili litiiid wiiiU miil ,it ;i Vfi'v siiiall per ociit of Co

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co. " * "oXL? K«p,l':\M.e

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol.. XXI. No. 4.

Expanded Metal Concrete

MONOLITHIC

Construction

THE BEST SYSTEM OF FIREPROOFING IN GENERAL PRACTICE TO-DAY

APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARACTER OF BUILDING.

Expended Metal Lathing

(is the standard in all markets, and is specified by all leading architects.
-' For detailed information address :

Northwestern Expanded Metal Co.,
Central Expanded Metal Co.,
Eastern Expanded Metal Co.,
Expanded Metal Pireproofinfj Co. of Pgh.,
New York Expanded Metal Co.,
Southern Expanded Metal Co.,

Chicago Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - - Chicago

Pittsburg Merritt & Company, .... Philadelphia

Boston Buffalo ExpandedMetal Co., - - - Buffalo

- Pittsburg Western Kxi)anded Metal & Fireprooting Co., - San Francisco

New York St. Louis Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - St. Louis

Washington The Expanded Metal and Fireproofing Co., Ltd., . . Toronto

BUILDING NEWS,

BiriI.DING NEWS.

Hayes near Schrader. Thrae llat.s; <i, Martin Keat-
ing; c, J. V. Campbell; signed, April '.'l; tiled, April
24; cost 86380.

Bush near .Ione.s. Carpentr.v, etc; o, Frederick
Tillman; a, J. F. Dvinn; c, O. Scbutt; signed, April li;
filed, April 24; cost Sl.S,!!!).?. Water healing plant; c,
Wm. F. Uugan; cost $1298. Painting, ele; c, F. Schafer
cost 81198; Gas fitting; c.Schanz A Grundy; cost 84338.

Devisadero near Grove. Painting; o, P. H. O. A.;
c, W. H. Wiggings; cost $1325.

Jessie near 7th.
A. Meussdorfler;
S4375.

To build; o, B'erdinand Sand; a, C.
', O. A. Kramer; filed, April 24; cost

BlJII.DI9rG NEWS.

Larkiii and North Point. To build; o, John H.
Brickwedel;a, H. He.ss; c, Hughes A McDonald: cost
83.500.

Lombard and \'al
.. A. Wulton; c, C. M.

Ness. To build: o, H. E. I^aw;
[lepew; cost $4100.

Eighteenth near Church. Cottage;

Mission and Fremont. Setting steel work; o. Leon
Sloss, Jr; a, A. Pissis; c, E. F. Jones; cost $4.00 per
setup.

Market near 9th. Brick building; o, MalvinaL.

1

McGlynn; c, P. Kive; signed, 1 eb. 24; Filed, Feb. 26; 1 ,,„(, ^.|^ra M. Wilson; signed, April 23; filed, April 24;
cost 8235. ! cost 82637.

First Ave. near California. To build- o. Lena L.
Mills; a. B. E. Remmel; c, F. Marcuse; signed, Feb.
19; filed, Feb. 26; cost 83260.

First Ave. and California. To build; o, Louise Bee-
a, B. E. Remmel: c, F. Marcus; signed, Feb. 19; filed,
Feb. 26; cost $33W.

Filbert near Pierce. To build; o, Thomas and A. P.
Hill; c, A. Olson; cost 81:560.

Second Ave. and Lake. To build; o, George .\.
Kelley; a, Frank Holland; c, Hannah Bros; signed,
April 21; filed, April 24; cost $;i400.

.Spear near Folsoni. Carpentry, etc; o, Charles L.
Tilden: a. Tbarp * Holmes; c, Thos. H. Day & Sons-
signed, March 20; filed, March 27; cost 814,491.

Stanyan near Carl. To build; o, Mrs. Augusta M.
Triebel; a, Salfield A Kohlberg; c, G. O. Gillespie;
signed, March 2''; fib d, March 23; cost 18520.5.

Washington and Laguna. Interior finish; o, W.
G. Irwin- a. Reid Bros; signed, Marcli 27; filed, April
27; cost 812,749.

Washington near Laguna. Stone work, etc; o, W.
G. Irwin; a, Reid Bros; c, McPee Co; cost $18,7i:i.

Market near 5th. Galvanized iron work; o. Hale
Bros; c, W. Heidt Cornice Work; cost $1941.

Marketand East. Plumbing; o, P". A. Hihn; a, C.
A. Meussaorffer; c, G. C. .Sweeney; signed and filed,
March 28; cost 11554.

Mission near Fremont. FireprootTng; o, Louis
, Sloss, Jr.; a, Albert Pissis; c. Western E.\panded
Frederick near Stanyan. To build; o, Hans Peter- 1 Jietal Co; signed, Marcli 21; filed, .March 23; cost
son; cost 88000. $20,670,25.

Florida near 20th. To build; o, Fannie Arnheim;

Montgomery and Sutter. Additions and alterations

c, J. Wikman; signed, March 12; filed, March 1.5; cost , ^^ ^y y (joodfellow; a, Tharp A Holmes; c. A; Wikle
*2050. Jr., signed, Feb. 23; filed, Feb, :;6; cost $1116.

Franklin near Ellis. Carpentry, etc; o, Theresa and
Herman Asher; a. Salfield iS Kohlberg; c, W. Helbing
cost 87.500.

Geary near Larkln. To build; o, Amelia Tucker; a,
R. H. White; c, C. M. Lind.say; cost $6550. Plumbing,
etc; c, C. C. Sweeney: cost $1474.

Post ;near, -Jones. Plastering; o, A. Aronson; a,
Henienway A Miller; c, Floodberg & Miller; signed,
April 11; filed, April 26; cost 82278.

Prosper near 16th. Alteration and additions; o, A.
Aronson; a, Hemenway A Miller; signed, April 11;
filed, April 12: cost 81325.

Page near Central Ave. To build; o, N. D. New-

Humboldt and 23d. To built; o. Independent

r.lectric Light; a, lieid Bros; c. Gray Bros; signed, , o t, . j. xt ^^ xt • ., i;. .,

,p . ,0 «, , ,1. «, J c V, n, ...--. I man; a, P. Schwerdt; c, N. D. Newman; signed, Feb.

Feb. 16; filed, 16; filed, Feb. 24; cost 84.-1.D;!. 1 „„ ,. , ,' , , „ . .,-,^

' ' 28; tiled, Man- I ."; cost $4700.

Howard near 17th, Carpenter work, etc; o, O. J.
Meade; a, J. H. Lltllefleld; signed. Feb. 28; filed, Feb.
29; cost 83.')80. Plumbing; Snook A Son; cost $685.
Brickwork; T. W. Butcher; $489. Concrete; M. Keatin
cost $7575.

Herman and Webster. Excavation, etc; Po, (4. and
K. Samsreither; a, H. Geilfiiss; c, C. Scliutt; signed,
March 13; filed, March 15; cost 86960. I'lumljing, etc;
c, HufBchmidt; cost $1699.

Pine near Fillmore. Carpentry, etc; o, J. Pailasson
a, J. (Jodart; c, L. B. Perramont; signed, Feb. 16; filed,
March 3; cost 8383,5. Brick, etc; c. A. W. Lawson; cost
8965.

I't Lobos Ave. and 15th. Alterations; o, J. D. I>a
Montna.va; a, James Wolfe; cost 82500.

Fierce near Broadway. To build; o, R. H. Pease:
Clinton Day; c, Robert Greig; cost $25,742.

Howard and 12th. To build; o, Henry Campe- a.
Martens A Coffey; c, A. H. Wil''elni; cost %.VA1i. ' Ridley near Waller. Four two-story frames; o, I,
Plumbing, etc; c. G. C. Sweeney; cost 8)2S3. I Anderson; cost 120,000.

/poo.

THE CAIJFORXIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

MAMUFACTURERS OF "^W

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFDNG \
BALX GLAZED SEWER PIPJS \

i^RCHlTpCTURAL TERRA@T1A \

PRESSED BRICK - HOLLO\x^ DRSCK f
PAVING BRICK - - - DR/klN TILK /
CHOMNET- PIPE — AND * - TOPS,
FLOWER - POXa -VASES -etc'

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VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 4.

R. S. CHAPMAN

MAINIUF-ACTUREIR OR

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

Selling Agent for American Fire Engine Co., Seneca FalLs, N. Y., and Cincinnati, O. Chas. T. Holloway & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Gohimbns, Ohio. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rubber Co., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

Scoti & Van AFSflile IiUikr Co.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

WlHilc..ja!.' ami Ki-lail IH'ak-r.s i)i

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, White CeJar, Oregon I'ine, Spruce c^helving, Curly Jledwood, Burl, Shingles.
Mills at Upton, McCloud River- Telmo A Maxwell, Siskiyou Co.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

\ Each number contains a complete set o1

Architeets plans for a low priced building.
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Main Office, Adams Express Building,
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I It maintain-- its standard as a high class practical
Builders' Journal.

\A/. D. HOBRO,

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|HE Chronicle has all along been determined to
discredit the procedure of the Oakland Library
tru.stees, and it is not surprising that the com-
petition for the new Carnegie building should
be pronounced a failure. Of course any sane
man knows ihat the editorial "opinion" of any
and all of our dailies is beneath contempt and we
only deign to notice this one by way of introduction to our
subject and in a measure to give point to the professional
facts by a brief allusion to the journalese fichion of the case.
And the facts are that Mr. Carnegie's money will be spent
on an excellent building : that the library trustees have set
an example which all other such bodies should and we hope
will undoubtedly follow ; that the jurors have unquestion-
ably selected the most suitable plan for realization : that the
plans submitted present quite an exceptional array of talent,
and finally that the people of Oakland are in every way to
be congratulated.

The scheme adopted is the work of Messrs. Bliss & Faville.
It is simple and scholarly and conceived in the spirit of the

day. Particularly noticeable is the organic character of the
design so happily revealed in the sections. Exterior and in-
terior, form and function are admirably adjusted to one
another. Unquestionably it was the best of the fifty-two
schemes considered, and the competition must therefore be
pronounced an unqualified success.

CURRENT NUMBER of The Builder in
commenting upon an article by Mr. Russell
Sturgis on English and American practice
compared brings some peculiar facts well
worth noting. On the whole the evidence
goes to show that the American practi-
tioner gives far more service for his five per cent than his
English colleague, especially in the number and variety of
details furnished to contractors, and iu the minuteness of the
specifications and the extra amount of superintendence de-
manded. In this latter particular the English architect is
relieved of much attention to petty matters by a regularly

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appointed and salaried clerk of the works whose sole duty
is to attend to all the details of construction from start to
finish in the interest of the architect and owner. The
The architect in consequence has to devote very much less
of his time to .small constructive and "trade" details of his
practice and has more time available for the professional
side. In other words he gives less time to building and
more time to design. Hence it is that in England the lead-
ing architects are generally men of scholarly attainment,
men of thought and artistic convictions, generally draftsmen
of great originality and skill and often students with a
strong bias towards archselogy. This is true of Europe
generally. In England, Norman Shaw, Waterbome Street,
Peyin Pearson and Belcher and a host of others, dead and
living, all belong to this type. They are artists, designers
primarily and business men and builders in a secondary
sense only. In America on the other hand as a rule the
leading architect the most successful architect is primarily
a business man and a builder, secondarily he may or may
not be an artist or a draftsmen.

In building the cities of modern America the distinctive
and typical architectural achievement is the down-town
business block that will pay its owner six per cent net, and
what has design to do in a scheme of this kind ? Certainly
very little. The faculty necessary to arrange from seven to
twenty-seven rows of windows above one another in a fimple
comprehensive scheme and include an entry below and a
cornice above belongs to the rudiments of design. For one
unit of thought bestowed on the facade and its design one
hundred must be given to details of construction, to steel
work, heating plumbing, electrical, ventilation, lighting,
elevator system, fireproofing and maintenance and a host of
complicated technical detail that have no relation to
"design" or drafting whatsoever. Some English writers
deplore the fact that the builder and the architect are two
individuals instead of one.

As a matter of fact the American architect at work on a
modern office building is also actually the builder of the
same. He with his staff of specialists around him actually
determines everything and is responsible for everything from
the brand of cement in the nethermost foundations to the
last kind of sheet metal in the top skylight ! We think
five per cent too tittle for the service.

COLOR IN ARCHITECTURE,

BY JOHN GEMMELL — PAPER PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL

CONVENTION OF THE ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF

ARCHITECTS, TORONTO, JANUARY, I900.

O UPHOLD my contention that good
architecture should never be clothed
in dark materials perhaps it is better
to go back to the ancients for t.he color
as we had to for the forms. I do not
think they used dark stone. When
we conjure up the classic buildings of Greece and Rome, it
is I think, of a gray hue we imagine them — perhaps because
our best reproductions of them are of this hue — yet you
know the Elgin marbles which formed the Typanuni of the
Parthenon's pediment are of that ivory yellow which white

marble takes on by lapse of time, and the whole building
was no doubt of the same material. Wander among the
ruins of that centre of the world's civilization, the Forum of
ancient Rome, and we can no longer speak of them as cold
grey stones. If I remember rightly the pavements, steps,
pedestals and bases were of white marble, and by the re-
mains of broken shaft, capitals and cornice the superstruc-
tures had been of the many colored marbles of Italy. Re-
calling your knowledge of Roman customes — the togas of
red purple and fine linen — you must imagine a much more
glowing picture of ancient Rome than its distance from us
is apt to call up. May we not then from the fragments left
us conclude that the ancient classic art so true and beautiful
in form, believed that this form was best displayed by
materials of lightest shade of color. This, if true then, is
true to-day. Perhaps Paris the beautiful is so more from
the use of the light Caen stone than from its architecture,
which is somewhat flat, and certainly monotonously alike.
There is one little town that lives in my memory — often
called up, though I never knew its name — but which I
think was an object les.son in color. My train stopped for
about five minutes on the Italian side of the Alps; about
half a mile from the tracks there lay a lovely placid blue
lake ; on the other side of this, with its reflection in the
water, built up the mountain side, appeared a small town,
the walls of yellowed white stucco, projecting eaves of the
roofs, deeply revelled windows, open inviting galleries and
many a natural addition of gable and lean-to; all the walls
were one color — all the roofs of low Italian pitch and red
tiled with that half round tile that makes so exceptionally
fine finish at the eaves; the spaces were made up either by
the grey tone of the roadways or the green of the vine or
trees. Illumined by the morning sun of a spring day one
could trace the .soft green foliage up the mountain till it
merged into the glittering white and blue peaks of eternal
snow which crested the scene, against the deepest of blue
sk}'.

I cannot help thinking how much of the brilliancy the
whole would have lost if the houses of that mountain village
had had walls of dark brick and its roofs had been dark
slate. In passing, is it not aggravating that so complete
light and durable a roof as our Canadian slate, gives so little
satisfaction in point of color with its staring unchanged
black.

Getting nearer home in this matter of color in architec-
ture, some of us remember the advent of red brick inculcated
by the lectures of Oscar Wilde and the example of our con-
tinental neighbors, who more than once have had a malign
influence on our tasks when we were following the traditions
of the old country— our legitimate inheritance — leading us
astray into abominable practices of galvanized iron, clap-
board and the like, and later the worship of the prison-like
Romanesque, a style which can only now be admired in a
few of the works of the leader of that movement, and these
more as the energetic struggles of a vigorous mind shaking
itself free from a very chaos of debased architecture.

But I am degressing. The red brick period came and to
a large extent is with us yet. It was hailed as a Renais-
sance in our architecture, and we out-Heroded Herod, mak-
ing our walls a mass of red with no evidence of construction,
obliterating the mortar joint, which is not honest. Properly
laid walls with mortar joint large enought to bed and point
the brick woik properly, result in a very diff"erent tone of
color in mass.

Has then color to be entirely eschewed on the exterior of

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buildings ? No, but I hold that color is somewhat as Tally-
rand said of speech, that it was a gift given to enable man to
conceal his thoughts. In true architecture the massing
and outline should attract, but also its details should hold
and give study to the eye. Now is it not true that in a
building of dark stone or brick one is conscious of its color
above everything else? Has it not about the same relation
compared to a light building that a silhouette holds to a
portrait — striking outline at the expense of expression and
detail ?

This use of dark colors for building allows no field for
that mellowing and blending effect of time to do its best
work. Look at the stone work of St. Andrem's Church or
that of the University, and you v^'ill see what is meant, and
I think you will also be convinced that these effects are
never produced with a groundwork of dark stone; and the
same can be said of the inferior material, biick. I believe
from the weathering qualities of some examples of our old
Yorkville white brick, that had we been less of faddists and
persistently improved our architecture in that material, we
would now be further advanced in the direction of good
architecture in individual buildings, and the general effect
immensely better.

I have frequently noticed the east end of Holy Trinity
Church — it is a delightful specimen of old white brickwork
which time has only ripened and not much injured. The
firm of Darling & Curry some time ago erected a school
house to this church, and wrongly, I think, following the
fashion of the times, it is of redbrick. I would like you to
compare the two, and without saying anything in disparage-
ment of its architecture, I believe we would all agree that
there is no hope that the school house walls will ever acquire
the interest of those of the older building.

With tho glamour of red pressed brick, brown stone,
brilliant stained glass and the like, we will never gain the
repose and dignity of great or even good architecture.
Color does to a certain extent attract the senses, but in the
artificial surroundings of the interior of buildings will be
found its more congenial sphere. On the exterior it is more
a substitute for than an essential in architscture — whereby
we can say "be ye warmed and filled," and yet refrain from
giving thought, research and patient working up of details
necessary to give permanent interest to any building.

Is it then my contention that the buildings of a city
should be one uniform color ? Perhaps this would flavor
too much of dogma to suit the artistic mind, yet worse
things could happen. I have instanced Paris and Washing-
ton, and might refer to the clean light granite cities of the
north of Scotland — Aberdeen and its neighborhood — ^as be-
ing peculiarly satisfactory to all who have visited them, and
certainly much more satisfactory in point of general effect
to, say, that dreary monotony of red brick to be seen in a
Philadelphia street.

I would remind you that Nature never indulges in chequer-
board work. Broadly speaking, varying greens for earth
grey for her cliffs and rocks, blue for water and sky — her
efforts are gained by infinite gradatio is of these, with the
aid of sunshine and shade, but how seldom and in what
small quantities are the bits of color the artist speaks intro-
duced, like accents in music. What extenuation, then
have streets to be seen whose buildings alternate in color
like Joseph's coat ?

There is none of you now would revive that style of build-
ing which, from its regular disposition of red brick and
white stone, gained the cognomen of streaky bacon, and you

are right in this, for nothing more certainly destroys the
unity of a design than separating the cornice from its frieze,
the architrave from its pillars, and otherwise breaking into
fragments, by strong contrasts of color, that which should
be viewed as a whole. Now, if the separate building has
gained by this grasp of the necessity of unity in a building
before it is to be considered worthy of criticism, why not
apply the principle to the whole street or the whole city ?
To me it seems if this could be accomplished, there would
be enough of color element introduced by the discolorations
of time, by minor bits of detail, and the drapings of win-
dows, which would suggest to the outside the warmth and
hospitality of the interior.

As a last illustration to enforce the argument that
materials of light shades of neutral color are best adapted
for the building of an ideal city, I would ask you to look at
the picture of old Venice on the wall to your left. Let us
imagine that the government of the sea-girt city, attracted
by the fame of a certain architect — one Signor Waite, of
Palermo — they had on his advice at great expense changed
the material of that beautiful church across the Lagoon,
"St. Maria del Salute," and it was constructed of a sombre
brown stone. Do you not think as you look at the picture
that this would have been a frightful mistake, and the
artistic sense of the \'enetians would have been bitterly re-
gretting it these many centuries ? — Canadian Atchilect.

CONCRETE FLOORS IN ENGLAND-

PAPER on "Concrete Floors," by Mr.
Frank Caws, F. R. I. B. A., printed
in a recent issue of the Journal of
the Royal Institute of British Archi-
tects, presents some phases of con-
crete floor construction which, while
Sj,^ differing not a little from the practice
in this country, will not be without
interest to American practitioners.
Mr. Caws' paper deals almost entirely with concrete floors
of the slab principle and in which he uses as little iron as
possible to avoid the weakening of the concrete by the
unequal expansion of the iron in the event of great heat, and
to decrease the expense. He describes his earliest work in
concrete floors in connection with the rebuilding of Pearman
& Corder's 4-story warehouse at Sunderland, in which
were used 1800 tons of concrete flooring in large slabs about
13 inches thick, many of which were 20 feet long by i2j^
feet wide, without any iron in them. This building was
a heavy goods warehouse, and was erected at a cost below
what it would have been under the method of construction
at that time most approved of. The following extracts are
taken from Mr. Caws' paper :

" In the Pearman & Corder building the walls were
carried up to their full height before any floors were cast.
The top floor, which was the roof flat, was cast first, and
when it was set the same centering was used for the lower
floors, one after the other, which, while economizing the
cost of centering, of course added to the slo-vness of the
progress. This is a method which I would never adopt
from choice, as I consider it subjects the work to serious
disadvantages. I greatly prefer to cast the floors upon the
™ lis as the building rises, and to use a separate centering

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for everj' floor, and iu manj' of my subsequent works I have
adopted this method, but one cannot always do as one likes
in such matters. At Pearman & Corder's building we ob-
tained the necessary rests for the slabs upon the walls by
building courses of brick in sand at the floor edges, which
courses could be easily removed in short sections as fast as
the concrete was ready to take their place. Tliis is a method
which is perfectly safe, like underpinning, if carefully ex-
ecuted, and though I have never experienced any ill effects
from it, there is always the 'if which should, if possible, be
avoided.

"Perhaps, before proceeding further, I ought to describe
the nature of the concrete used on this occasion. It con-
sisted of one part of Portland cement, manufactured by
Messrs. Grimshaw of Hylton, and four parts of good, hard,
broken brick, turned over twice dry and twice wet, using
the water as sparingly as possible. I am an advocate of
broken brick as the best aggregate for concrete for such
floors, because, having passed through fire, brick is already
fireproof, differing in that respect from broken stone or
gravel. I have also found out that broken brick is a sub-
stance of approximately equal strength to Portland cement,
which is proved by the fact that when such concrete is
broken up, the fracture extends alike through both the
brick and cement, but when hard flint gravel is used instead
of brick, the fractures leave the individual pieces of gravel
intact, while the broken concrete has the appearance of
cement gums, so to speak, from which the gravel teeth
have been withdrawn. This is particularly true when the
gravel used is of a smooth and rounded kind : moreover,
the hard, smooth gravel surface has no suction for the
cement like the porous surface of broken brick. I am
aware that various kinds of breeze are often used as aggre-
gate in concrete floors, it being argued that this material
makes the concrete much lighter; but I should hesitate to
construct large slabs with breeze aggregate, as I do not
think it would be equal in strength to concrete with broken
brick aggregate, and as to the weight of the latter I consider
it no drawback to a properly con.structed building with good
and sufficient foundations. Breeze aggregate may, how-
ever, be usefully employed for any parts of the floor or ceil-
ing into which it is desired to drive nails. But my practice
has been to embed breeze bricks in the concrete for such a
purpose in the proper position where required for mailing.

"The greatest difficulty in dealing with cement-concrete
floors is due to the natural expansion which the material
undergoes in process of setting. This expansion is much
greater when the cement is new and hot than when it is old
and cool. It is not, however, the expansion itself which
causes the trouble, so much as the smaller degree of con-
traction which follows expansion in the process of setting.
This contraction causes cracks, which frequently occur over
the supporting girders where the concrete is generally thin-
nest. These cracks have really no appreciable effect upon
the strength of the concrete, but all the same they are apt
to cause uneasiness and want of confidence in the minds of
those who do not understand what they are occasioned bj-.
By using carefull)- .selected cool cement, and by taking cer-
tain precautions in regard to the size of the slab and its mode
of casting, the shrinkage can be so minimized as to almost
entirely avoid such cracks.

"I wcnild like to point out at this stage that I consider
sand a most imprtjpcr material to mix with cement in con-
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have never allowed its use since the discovery I made at the
early stage of my experience as to its bad effects.

"The fact is, if a very fine sand be used, instead of help-
ing the cohesion of the concrete, it tends to disintegrate it,
so that, when sand is employed to give the necessary
smoothness to the finishing of the npper surface of the
cement-concrete floor, the surface, when subjected to the
traffic, is likely to scrape off, and give off sandy dust, and
eventually present a \ery shabby appearance; therefore, I
have found it best to employ, in finishing the surface, fine
crushed granite instead of sand.

"Of course, the surface of the slab should always be put
upon it, while the body of the casting is still comparatively
wet, but it is hardly practicable to put the surface on in one
and the same heat with the casting of the slab. In fact, it
generally has to be done as a separate operation, and though
it is desirable to have it done on the very next day after the
slab has been cast, it is not always possible even to secure
that arrangement: and it ought not to be overlooked that,
whether the surface be put on immediately after the casting
or some time later, the surface — which should generally be
about an inch thick — can never be made absolutely homo-
geneous with the under bed. For once the latter is allowed
only a few hours to set, the film of air resting upon it is
never entirely expelled by any layer afterward superim-
posed, and this air-film constitutes a real division between
the under bed and the surface. Therefore, in reckoning the
strength of concrete slabs, the architect should not rely upon
the entire thickness, but only upon the thickness of the
under bed ; so that, for example, in a slab whose total thick-
ness is seven inches, including a i-inch top coat, the archi-
tect should consider the effective thickness, as regards
strength, as six inches only.

"One of the most remarkable features about cement-con-
crete floors is the great density of the concrete at its under
surface, due to the fact that the liquid cement naturally
gravitates to the lowest level, leaving the grosser aggregate
above it, so that the wood centering when removed leaves
upon the ceiling an exact impression of every plank, such
that the grain of the wood is distinctly traceable upon the
under surface of the concrete slab, the extreme hardness of
which makes it diflScult for an ordinary plaster ceiling to be
rendered beneath it without running the risk of the plaster
falling down, as the hard cement surface has little or no
suction to afford the plaster a key, or hold.

"There are various methods of overcoming this difficulty,
all of them more or less costly. In one of my most expen-
sive buildings I determined to do without the plaster ceiling,
and to obtain a perfectly smooth surface to the under-side of
the concrete floors by which the plaster would be rendered
unnecessary. Accordingly, I set the plasterer to work to
cover all the wood centerings with a skin of plaster, floating
it very true and smooth, and so, instead of casting the con-
crete upon bare boards in this instance, I had it cast upon a
prepared plaster matrix. When the center was taken down
the plaster came away with it and left the cement surface as
perfectly level and smooth as could be desired ; but, alas 1
the color of the material being dull, mottled, and unpleasant
and having none of the light-giving quality of the white
plaster ceiling, we had no alternative but to paint or paper
these cement ceilings.

"Another method which I have tried more recently and
very successfully in plastering under concrete slabs is to
render them, after the centering is taken down, with a coat
of Portland cement and sand, which I find adheres well,
and upon this coat I finish with a skimming coat of fine
plaster.

To be Continued.

MELTS STEEL AS THOUGH IT WERE BUT WAX.

]|[HINK of 5400 degrees Fahrenheit, in which a great bar
A of steel melts like wax around a candlewick. This
temperature, it was announced by those who made the ex-
periment on Saturday in Thomas A. Edison's laboratory at
Orange, N. J., was generated by a new process.

Let no layman measure the heat of the sun at close range.
The men who made this experiment measure the intensity
of heat by the time it takes to melt a bar of steel of given
resistance.

The experiment was made in Mr. Edison's presence by
Louis Dreyfus of Frankfort-on-the Main, who wished to
demonstrate to "the Wizard" the practicability of a pro-
cess invented in K.ssen. Germany. Mr. Edison, Mr. Dreyfus,
Harold F. Brown and the Call representatives were present.
The process consists, in brief, in the combustion of a certain
chemical compound, in connection with powdered aluminum.
Mr. Dreyfus placed in a crucible a bar of steel six inches in
length and half an inch in diameter, placing around it a tea-
cupful of his chemical. Pouring on this a small quantity of
powdered aluminum he touched a match to it and in an in-
stant it blazed up, throwing out an intense heat. In less
than ten seconds by the watch the steel bar was completely
melted.

Mr. Edison was delighted at the results and said that the
process was what he had been in .search of for a long time.
He ordered a quantity of the chemical for further experi-
ments.

Mr. Dreyfus said that the process was now being used in
welding together steel rails. By a simple device the chemi-
cal and aluminum can be fed continuously at any desired
point and local application of the heat continued as long as
desired. It was agreed by the experts that the heat gener-
ated was 5400 degrees Fahrenheit, — S. F. Call.

The management of this journal desires to extend a cordial
invitation to all architects on this coast and elseiv/teie to contjib-
ute designs for publication.

Drawings should be ?)iade with perfectly black lines o?i a
stnooth white surface. Good tracings, tf made -with black ink,
ansTi'cr the purpose.

The dcsigtis selected -will be published rtithout charge. All
drawings, ivhether accepted or not, 7vtll be retuttied to theii au-
thors, who must bear express charges both -ways.

ILLUSTR.\TIONS in this number were submitted by
Mr. J. H. Freedlander in the Phebe Hearst University
Competition and received a prize of $1000.

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THE CALIFOKiVIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 4.

'AJOOOOOO"""^

300K5:«:P[RIODICAL3:.'

'MCz 9M,? ^

HAND RAILING SIMPLIFIED.— Being an expo.sitiou
of the Sectorian System of developing Hand Railing. Edited
and revised by Fred. T. Hodgson, Architect, member of
O. A. A. W'ni. T. Conistock, Publisher, 23 Warren street,
New York, N. Y. Cloth $1.00.

This is the only l)')ok published which treats the art of
Hand Railing tliruughout on the sectorian s\steni, and tlie
work seems to he clone ihoronghly. The sectorian niethf)d
seems to be a sort of quick metlmd of getting the cnts,
bevels and curves for the fuimation and finisliiuL; ot the vail
by means of two boards hiuijed together, called a section,
which may be folded so as to adjust thenivi-lves to whatevrr
cur\e mav be und..r consideral.on, 1 he section in part, is
so arranged that its sides ma\ be made tangents to the curve
of rail and the risers, and cxlinder ends ol the winders, ma\-
be laid out on the inside of the section which, when folded
to the right angle shows the elevation of the stairs around
the cylinder — so called. When in this position, the cuts,
curves and levels for bviildiiig the rail, may be obtained.
This system is akin to that known as the "Q iadraut Cut
Box System," which is a sort of "cut and fit" method ol
building a hand rail, and is intended to pave the way for a
more elaborate method of hand railing.

By this method any good workman who gives an hour or
two to the study of the subject as exemplified in this little
work, will lie enabled to buiid a fair rail; and it will give
him such an insight into the science of "Hand Railing" that
he will have but little trouble in understanding any of the
more scientific sy?.tems, such as are formulated by Riddell,
Monckton, Secor, De Graff or 'Nicholson.

The termsnsed are in plain English, and the explanations
are couched in the simplest language possible. Taking it
all in all, the little work wdll prove very useful, as a sort of
primer, or first book in "Hand Railing," and is sure to be-
come popular with young workmen.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

WfHb^ methotls of house construction pursued in France
X and the Lbiited States present some marked differences.
In the former the heavy work — that is to say, the main
walls — are all of dressed stone or rough blocks faced with
mortar, the girders and cross beams are of iron, the ceilings
are arched and of brick, the stairs of stone or marble, the
floors of terra cotta tiling of diamond or hexagonal shape,
the interior walls of hollow bricks placed edgewise, the roof
of blocks of terra cotta covered with tiles or slate, the chim-
neys of marble, and finally, the doors and windows, the
friezes, cornices, casings, base boarcls and other wood work
are all of oak or walnut. It is due to this selection and ar-
rangement of materials, the jiroporlion of anything of an in-
flammable character being relatively so ."^mall, that a fire
can very generallv be confined to the place where it started;
to this inileed, lieing attributed the fact that a fire often
breaks out in the cellar of a building full of various com-
bustibles, such as petroleum, oils or varnish, without doing
damage to the rest of the building. Another safeguard

against fire may be added to the foregoing — viz., the almost
universal use of .Swedish safety matches, which can only be
lighted by scratching on the side of the box. — Improvement
Bulletin.

HTHREATS of Contractor to Abandon Work.— Timothy
'1' Sullivan had a contract with the Sewer Commissiouers
of the City of Amsterdam, which provided that the city
might complete the contract in case the contractor "shall
fail in due performance in any part of his undertaking, or
shall become bankrupt or insolvent." Sullivan, being dis-
satisfied with the engineer's estimate made of his work done,
told the Commissioners that he would not go on with the
woi k unless the estimate was allowed at his figure, and that
he w.-is unal)le to pny his men unless he received the amount
claimed by him After Sullivan had gone, the Commis-
sioners passed a resolution directing the engineer to take pos-
session of the work which he did the next morning, although
Sail van, who was U't informed of the action of the Com-
missioners, was ilu-re iirc-^ei:t, i>repared to pre ceed with the
work. The work was comiMeted at a loss to the city, as the
Coinmissioiiers claimed of $1300 over and above the con-
tiact price. This loss they sought to recover from Sullivan
and his sureties. A decision of the Thirtl Appellate Decis-
ion in favor of the defendant has been affirmed by the Court
of Appeals upon the opinion of Justic Merwin. The Court
holds that a mere threat to abandon the work, not followed
liy an actual abandonment, did not justify the expulsion of
the contractor therefrom, nor a forfeiture of his rights there-
in, as no injury or change of situation was shown to have
occurred by reason of such threat. — N. Y. Times.

NOTICE OF :MEETINGS,

San KjiA.VCISCO e^HAFTElt, A.MEKICAN IN.STITUTIO OF ARCHI-

ir^cTs, iiiccls second Friday of «ieli mouth in the PheUn Bldg.

at 4 p. in.
Sk'i'h Babso.v, Pivs.
M. W. Iiicn>, Sec.

H, A. SCHULTZ, Vice-Pres.
John M. Curtis, Treas.

SoUTllEK.N' CaI.IKOKNIA CHAPTER AjIERK'AN INSTITUTE OF

Aki'IIITEcts. meets tirst Wednesday of each montli at 114 Spring

street, Los A..fieU'S, Cal.
A. B. Henton, Prks. Arthur B. Bentox, Yiee-Pres.

.loiiN P. KiiE.MPEi., Sec't. August Wackerbarth, Treas.

Washixoton Chapter American Institute of Archi-
■ii.:("is, regular meetiiifrs at 8 o'clock p. ;m., tlie first Friday of each
inoiilh, except Jul.y ;iiid Auuust.

Wji. E. Boone, Pre^
CllAHl.KS W. Saundehs, Scc.

Jas. G. Hill, Yice-Pies.
W. J. Maksii, Treas.

Association of Architects of Arizona, meetings held at
riiociiix, Arizona.

1). VV. Millard, Pres. T. H. Madoox, Vice-Preg.

\V. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

i'lociiNicAi. SociE'i'V OF 'I'liE Pacific CoAsr, ineels Mrst Friday
i.l'i-.Mcli iiiontli at Acadi'iiiv of Seieiuvs Bnildin^'.

(;i:<). W. Pi luv. Pics. ' W. F. C. Hassox, Viee-Pre.s.

orro Von ( iia.inaix, See. ■Eiiwaud T. Sciiii.n, Treas.

Mastiok Pi.uMBious' .\ssori.\Ti().N, meets every lirst and tliird
I'l-idav of each month at the I'"Ioo(i lUiildinsr.

'.Ias. I''.. Hmrr, Pres. .1. 1.. V.. Kirnian, See.

IU'ii.I)1-:ks' lO.xcHANOE, Direelors iiied lust Friday in each
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Ki:.vr, Pres. Jas. .\. Wilson, See.

Masons' a.M) Builders' Associ.vtion, meet first Fnday even
ing of ea(^h month.

ADAiM Beck, Pres

M. Y. Brvdy, Sec-

April, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWi>.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE

CORNER NKW MONTGU.MERV AKJJ MlSSlUX bTRKETS.

S. H. Kent, President.
I). M(;Phee, Vice-J*re8. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec

Edw. B. Hindes, Ti-ca9urer.

DIRb:CTOItS:

S H Kcni. Tim SulUvan

Jas. A. Wilson. Uiis. V. Daniels,

Tlius. Mcl^aelilan, I). Mcl*liee

Tiios. Elani, Tlios. W. Butcher

E. L. Snell, Kdw. B. Hindes,
J. R. Tobin.

Tlios. Elam
E. B. Hindes,

(OMMlTTEEtS:

ROOMS.

riios. McLachlan

MKMBER-SHII*.

.7. K. Tobin,

AHlilTItATION.

Tim Sullivan
;. V. Daniels

Jas. A. Wilson. E. B. Hindes, Tbos. 1- lam

Tlios. Butcher, Tim Sullivan

FINANCE.

D. McPbee, E. E. Snell, Thos. W. Butcher

Box No.

Abrahaiiison. 1*.; patent vcntiliitors 123

Adams, .lohn (i.; contractor and builder 270

Alameda Bricl; & Tile Co.; brick 170

Arizona Sandsltjne Co.; building stone 326

Bass-Huler Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes... KiU

BatenuLU Bros.; conlractorsand builders 236

Bassett, Thos. U; coniraetor and builder 0

Beck, Adam; nms n and builder H

Benlley Consiruction Co; contractors 2(iU

Bibb Luml>er Co., O. H

Bellingham liay Im'p. Co; lumber 2^1

Boole, i'\ W. Insurance "(i

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 34

Brady, u. E.; nuison and builder 3()0

lirenrien. D. J.; mason and builder 51

Britl, James E.; plumber 3ti

Brode. U.; Iron wmks 21)0

Burden. W.; mas.ni and builder 2t)0

Burnham. Stuiilord Cti.; planing mill 28

Burrell, K. H.; building material 14(i

Burt, W. J.; house luover 29G

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Artistic Metal Worlds; Grill Work 3tjl

California Art Glass Works 63

California t^onstrueiion Co; teaming l"ti

California Electrical Works 223

California Mills; planing mills 300

California Redwood i>umber Co; lumber (i'j

Campbell, Alex h; contractor and builder 105

Carey, J. K.; brick nuuuifacturer 282

Cartwrlgbt, D. s.; teaming 10

Central Euniber A Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 3-10

Clialham, Wm.; contractor ami builder 62

Chemical Paint Co 317

Chisliolm, ('.; contractor and builder 44

Clark. N. it Sons; terra cotla, etc 290

Clawson, E. K., ^t Co.; patent chimneys (i(i

Coghlan, Krank; plasterer 91

Collin A (lunn; latliers lU

Concannon Wm., contractor and builder 124

Conlln iV: Roberts; metal roofers DO

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cement, lire brick, etc 7

Crocker, Wm.; planing mill 12

Cronan, Wm.; Eagle sheet Metal Works 313

Cushing-Wetmorc Co.; concrete and art ificial stone 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, tins. V.; painter and decollator 80

Davis, tieo. A Son; hou.se movers 293

Day, Thos. H„ -k Sons; contractors and builders 131

Delauey. Joe; grading :ind teaming 33(i

Degan, l*atrick; slone contractor 8()G

Dlillon, David; grading and teaming 139

Diinliam, Carrigan iV Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Clias.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West D'on Works W

Dyer A Co., E. (_'; rubhor goods f>S

Klam, A shos, carpenters ;ind builders • 202

Feely. M. J.; conlnu-toi' und builder 180

Fennell, M. ASon; ni'isons and builders 58

Fladung, Ed., mason and builder 1

Fink A sohindler, artistic furniture 325

Fennell, Jas. S; mas<m and builder 180

Foley, Michael; grading and teaming 254

Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 164

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; paints, oils and glass 333

Box No.

Eurncss, John; contractor and buiitier 152

Garden City Brick Co; J. J. North, Agent 08

Gcier, Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

Giletti. secondo; ariiilcial stone 30(?

Gillogley,.t;eo,; teaming 324

Glrviu A Ejie; Importers

Gladding. Mcliean iv Co.; architectural terra col la..H>2

Golden Wesllron Works, Dyer Bros i'A

Goodnuin, Geo.; artilleial stone, etc 3:i4

Grannis, J. G. A Co.; steam heating, etc 3;il

Grant, E U; contractor and builder 209

Gray Bros.* art irtcialst<mc and concrete work 86

Grlese, Carl; artilleial slone and concrete work — 2;ii

Greig, Robert; contractor and builder 77

llummond, Plillip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; i)laning mill 3

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 1S7

Hansln-ougli A K<)bcrtson;contractorsand builders 32

Harmon Ijumbi-r Co.; lumber 314

Haustcin, H.; tiles 82

Heidt, W.; cornice works 264

Henzcl, Ed. K. A Co.; electricians 375

Herring. K.- mill work 70

Hindes, Ed. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. A Sop; masons and builders 232

Holfman. V.; mason and builder 9

Holmes, H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268

Hooper, V. A., A Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Krank; sash, blinds and doors 342

H urlbul , R. P.; builder 156

IcUclheimer, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Ingersori A (iore; eontraetv>rs and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; contractor and builder 267

Jackson, P. H. A Co.; illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 304

Jessie, Geo. K.; si air builder 102

Jones, R. (;. A < o; lumber 142

Josluia Hendy Machine Works ..J88

Judson Mnfg. Co 86:}

Keating. M. Artilleial Slone 127

Keatinge, K., Artitlcial Stone 13

Kelleher, M.; house raiser and mover 2;^

Kendall, A.; Pacillc Coast laimber and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. H.; painter and decorator 199

Kent, S. H.; contractor and builder 190

Kern, F. W.: contractor and builder 22.5

Kittredge, E. H. A Co.; sash, doors and blinds 204

Klyce, II. A; contractor and builder 361

Knowles A Reichley; contraclt>rs and builders JOit

Knox A Cook; contractors and builders 244

Kruse, Jos. H; lumber 273

Kuss, P. N.; painter, decorator and wood flnlsher..:i07

Lang, (Jeo. R.; contractor and builder 214

Earsen, H. H.; mason and builder "SJl

Leahy, D.; plasterer 344

Leonard, J.. Concrete and Artificial Stone 306

Lcprohon, P.; steaui and hot water healing 231)

Logan. J. F.; adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and palming 258

Lucas A Co.; (Jolded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald A McKlnnon; lumber 348

Maguire. A. IJ.; lime. laths, plaster, cement, etc 2tJ;j

Magnire. .lames A.: manufacturer's agent 196

Manglcsdorf, M.: Electrical Maintenance Co :J50

Mangrum A Otter; healing, ventilating, tile.s, elc...291

Market St rect Planing Mill 252

Masow, F. M; contractor and builder 133

McCarthy- John; mason and builder 168

McClure, H. N.; teaming and grading h>9

Mcl01r<\v. A.; contractor and builder 211

Mt:(iilvmy Stone Co.; stone contractor 340

MciJowiui, M.; mason and builder 17

McLaclilan. T. M.; contractor and builder . 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder 113

McPhee Co., luc; stone contractors 256

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller,.!. W.; mason and builder 370

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

MoIIat, J. v; Slone dealers 330

Montague A Co., W. W.; liles. mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder SO

j Moore, G. Howard- contractor and builder 358

, Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehou.se. J. J.; plasterer « — 97

Mulcahy, J.; mason and builder . 55

Neish Stone c;o; Stone Contractors 220

Niehaus, Edward F. A Co.; hardwood lumber 205

' Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

I North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting. C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

Box No.

O'Connell A Hennebury; moundry men 160

O'C^onnor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

O'Sulllvan. D.; mason contractor 277

Pacillc Bri<lge Co 40

Pacilic Kfcllnlng A Roofing Co 346

Paeille Lumber C«

Pacitlc M ait ulactu ring Co., Mill Work 140

I'acilic Rolling Mills |«j

Faehtz, Gus. J.; electrician, etc 81

Palace Hardware Co.; builders* hardware 2y2

Paralline I'aint (."o.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick J72

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders 122

Petersen, H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Pllngst, F. I,.. Inirdwood

Pool, Jas. R.: house mover and raiser 217

Quimby A liarrelson; concrete work „

PhllfrolliA .\rmsirong hardware „... 2

Rae, James; stone conlraclor 56

Ratslon Iron W Orks 175

Raynunid (iraniie Co.; contractors for stone work..l65

Reigle A Janiieson; machine white waslilng 240

Remillaid Brick Co.; pressed stock and common

brick ir78

Riehard.son A Gale; masons and builders 328

Richntuller, Geo.; door opener 355

liiley John F.; mastms and builders 328

Ringrose, R.; mason and builder 18

Robinson A Gillespie; contractors and builders 111

Rocklin Granite Co.; granite work 69

Rosenbaum, Fr. H.; glass 96

: Rtisendom, B; electrician 143

Ruflino A Itlanchi; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick 332

.San Francisco C'ornice Co 337

San Francisco i^umber Co 167

San Francisc<) Novelty and Plating Works 291

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

Sun Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 288

San Jose Brick Co.; brick 5

Savage, M. J ; cont raeior and builder 822

Scliradcr, O' Iron Works 262

Sehroeder, \\' m.; art glass „ 63

I Scot! A Van Arsdale LumberCo 193

I Sessions. M. P 304

Smith. J. W.; carpenter 71

Sniith A Young; building supplies 374

Snell, E. L.; 11 mc and plaster 16

Snook, W. s. A Son; plumbers 372

soule Bros.; carpenters tji

Sleiger Teira Conu and Pottery Works; architec-
tural tei ra cott;i 134

I Stevens, F. M.; patent chimneys 15

' Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co 297

Straub A Son. D; coniractors and builders „ 200

Sirattoti. .Ino. S.; house mover ,362

Sullivan, .1. !■.; i)ainler and decorator 1

Sullivan. Tim; <-arpentcr 83

I Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming 148

I Sweeney, (». C.; plumber 135

Swett, Loof A Davenpori; lumber .S20

I Tacoma and Uoclie Harbor Lime Co 289

■ Tay, Geo. IL, Co.; plumbers supplies 321

Tobin, J. R.; plasterer „I7S

Towie A Broad well 298

Trotter. John; contractorand builder 189

I Tupper, O. .M.; lime 281

I Tuttle. John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 79

Union Lumber Co.; lumber 335

Vermont Marble Co

Vulcan Iron Works 284

Wagner. Henry F.; painting and decorator 312

Wagner. J. Ferd; nnison and builder. 181

V.'aiker, tieorge H.; carpenter 3(J7

Warren, C. A.; grading 272

I Washburn A Moen Mnf^. Co 310

Washington Street Plainmg Mill 48

Waterhouse, C. J 78

Watson. W. C.; plasterer 99

Weisman. Geo- contractorand builder .".... 67

Western Granite A Marble Co ^16

AVeslern Iron Works „ ]^\

White Bros.; carpenters „ ^7

White Bros.: hardwood lumber 145

Whittle. H.; mason and builder 60

Williams, F. A.; contractor and builder .'i7S

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber 354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber 238

, Wilson. James \.\ mason and builder 221

Wilkie. Andrew; planing mill .305

Wilkie An<)rew, Jr., 125

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co

Yates A Co.; paints 349

Young, S T., gnidingaud teaming 338

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and down.

and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,
Telephone Red 91. San Francibco, Cal

532 Byrne Building
Telephone Brown 371. Los Ancclcs, Cal

April, igoo-l

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in effective methods of indicating pronunciation :
in terse and comprehensive state-
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as a working dictionary,
t^piiinii n pmii.^ SI nl uii nitfiHcation.

G. & C. MERRIAM CO,

Publishers,

Springfield, Mass.

IVEBSTKK'S

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BUILDING PAPER
GRAVEL ROOFING

W. A' l». IU'II.I»IN<J PAPEKisolSan Kianclsco
make, Is H rlcuii, flirii, first-class biilldint,' piipcr In
every respect, aiid the equal In every p.-uiicular of
any other nuide. Arc hitecls. Dealers utui (^oiitnu^tors
are aski-d to give it a trial. I'alronl/.c your iiouie
i miustries.

W. A- F. CJrnvel KooIn are the very liest of their
class— in materials and inU'lllt^ent workniansliip.and
are represented on many of the newer i)uildlnKS of
the cJty. We put on no roof that we are unwilling to
guarantee for five years. Our roofg are lioth cheaper
and lit tier tlmn till. Sr.- our n.oflnii circular.

PACIFIC REFINING

& ROOFING CO.

113 New Montqomerv St.. S. F.

CAMPBELL &. PETTUS

CONTRACTORS,

No, 318 Bvisli Stieel, San Kraiiciwo, Cal.

TUEASURY DEPARTMENT, Office
Supervising Arcliitect, Wasliiiigton D. C,
April 21st, 1900. Sealed proposals will be
be received at tliis office until 2 o'clock
p. M., on the i!8th day of May, lllOO, and
then opened, for the wharf and disinfecting
and bath houses at the U. S. quarantine
station, Astoria, Oregon, in accordance witli
drawings and specification, copies of which
may be liad at this office or the office of tlie
Custodian of tlic Station. JAMES KXOX
TAYLOR, Supervising Arcliitect.

Rapid Safety Filter

Is ill use ill vSaii Francisco in all the leading
HoteLs, Schools, Stores, Saloons, Restau-
rants and THOUSANDS of Private Resi-
dences, iiicliulinj; those of the leading
PHYSICIANS, who endorse aud recommend
its general use.

No charge for fitting. Kept in order and
cleaned by the Company. Lea.sed only.

Ternis $1.50 per month for private residences.
Office and Show Room,

1209 MARKET ST., near Eight.

RUBEN H. LLOYD,
President.

W. D. MANSFIELD.

Secretary,

LINCOLN" LAUNDRY TOBSW SINKS

M. BATEMAN,

Wl
MANrFAOTliRER OF
Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors.

Itanlis. OIIWth, St»»r<?!* mid Steamboats Fitted l'|»

411 MISSION ST., Bet. Isf and Fremont, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

House of A, W. Pooley, Millwood. Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Eastland.

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative.

Cabot's Creosote
Shingle Stains.

The Original aud Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the onl}- C reo.sote
wStains.

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic cushion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadener

For mortar staining and waterjiroofing lirickwork.

Samuel Cabot, Sole Maufacturer, Boston, Mass.

Stock carried in San Francisco bv

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street

Stock carried in Los Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

rVoL. XXI, No. 4

Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

California Gas Macliine Go.

STANDARD
GAS

412-414 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. MACHINES

FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, HEATING AND POWER.

Best Light for Hotels,

Residences,

Public Buildings, Etc.

Hotel San Rafael, San Rafael; Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere; Holyoaks, Sausalito;
Eustadillo House, San Leandro, and others are lighted with this Machine.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

W. J. Cuthbertson,

AnMUet.

Flood Bulldlnc, Room 93.

Cor. Market and Fourth Bta.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCeSSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

ArchiUcU,

128 Eeamr Street, - - Room «,

BAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

Arehitect,

BoomSA, flood BuiMlng, Comer Market and

Foorth Street!.

Wm. Mooser & Son

ArcMUelM
Roomi «a»n(163, No. 14 Grant AT«nue

SAN FRANCISCO.

Havens A. Toepke,

Arekitecta,

FLOOD BXnLDINQ, Room 66.

Sao Francisco. Tel. Main 5429.

Chas. J. 1. Devlin,

ArcMUet,
Supreme Court Building,

V. W. Cor. McAllister & L&rUn StreeU,
SAN FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Architect

Offlcea, 307 PheUn Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Wm. H. Armitage,

ArchiUet,

tliSn Phelan BolldlnK, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B. Wood,

Architect.

214 PINE STREETT, Room BT.

San Franclaeo.

Albert PIsaia,

AreMtect,

807 Bansome Street, Boomi 16 and 17 .

H*N FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

ArcXiUtt,

0 mo», 1604 Market St. , Cor. of Mi. Room. 7-S.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Beeidenc*, S06 Treat Avenue.

Jea. E. Wolfe,

Architeot.

FLOOD BUlT.niNa Room n.
San Franolaoo, Cal. Take Elevator.

B. McDougall & Son,

ArchiUcU,
S30 Pine Street, Roomi 81 and 61,
6A» FKANCISCO.
Take the Elevator.

H. Gellfuaa,

ArehileeL

120-122 Fulton St., bet. Folk and Van Neaa Ave'e.

SAK FRASCTSCO.

Ohas. 8
■Aa nu

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TakakaBnaMc.

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OSTER

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N.E. Cor. California and
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CO.

ttery Street,

PHCENIX

PURE

PAINT

FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.

To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New Wall finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip oflf.
Damp Walls do not aflfect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, most brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

L.E.

&

1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 267.

CLAWSON'S PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH-BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
work. The hood being bolted on the arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

Clawson's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and Chimneys, comply with
the new Fire Ordinance.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY,

See CLAWSON'S LIVE
VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

CLAWSON'S^^PATTNTjrmMBUL

IF" VOU SF=ECIF"Y
SEIIMD

ROR

SAMPLESppir SAMSON SPOT CORD,

You can lell at a glance that uo other cord is substituted.. Warrauted free froni^
waste and imperfections of braid.

SAMSOIM CORDAGE WORKS,

BOSTON, MASS.

jj®"Send for illustrated cir
cular.

t'AMCROFT LtBRARY

ran califobnia aruhivect and buildinq news.

[Vol. XXI . No 5.

For a modern
house^ get mod-
ern things!!

Be up to date.

Consider^ in
building^ the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs of Grates and Heaters of the

SAN FRANCISCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

DEPARTMENT

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
always sheathed with

P£ R

8 P&B.

■" f^ ■■ The only Water-prooi and Vermin-

ii;»nif»iffl

proof paper on the market that is
BUILDING 'Odorless.
P^ Do you Specify it ?

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

D ■ --T-"" ■

0 2 ift-PLY.,

HANUFACTLIIiEDOHLYBT

E PARAPFINE FAINT GO.

i^ 116 BATTERY St.
" ' San rpANCisco.

ATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO

W. E. Dennison, Presiden

J. W. McDonald, Je., Secretary.

L. A. StEtger, Manager,

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

rVIAMUFACTURERS O F"

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.

ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

Hollov^ Brick, Raving Brick, Drain Tile, Chimney Pipe & Tops, RIovA/er F=ots, Etc.

Office and Yard :

TELEPHONE SOUTH 901

and 127 to 131 City Hah Ave,

1556 to 1564 MARKET S7

SAN FRANCISCO, CAI_.

WORK.S: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO.'SAN MATEO, CAL

May, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Ill

-re i_e:f=moi\j E south 224.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . CRONAN

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, Slate Roofing, Galvanized Iron Sky-lights

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam. Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

iai Power l-'ans tor Heating and Ventilating Work.

ROOFS REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

ISJos. 1213 121s rviarket Street, Pslear Eigt-ith

SAtM RRAIMCISCO, CAI_.

to IVES PATENT

WiiKlou Vviililaliim IColl.

WilKloW Stop A4ljll*ll4>l*

o

<0

Window Hardware Specialties

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

'I'liiily png(M'aIaU>t;iie inalleil fi'ce.
J Manufactured only by

HOBART B. IVES & CO,

'i rvJew/ Mavem, Cor-ii-i., l_l. S. A.

r
c

r
f

niXON'SsiucA HRAPHITE PAINT

'^ORTIN OR SHINCLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roofs well painted h:.vc net rc-
IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quiredrepaintin^fonotoisycars

If you need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

D. H. GULICK

CHAS. WETHERBEE

GULICK &L WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

210 Mason Street

San Francisco

TELEPHONE BUSH 16

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

A. ZELLERBACH & SONS.

IMPORTERS

DEALERS

PAPER

OF

KINDS

419-421 CLAY STREET,

Bet. Sansome and Battery. San Francisco.

TELEPHONE 1133

Free!

Free ! Free !

A Life Size Portrait~Crayon, Pastel
or Water Color- FREE.

lu order tc^ iiilrodiut- our i-xiTllmi work, we will
make to any one seiHling us a photo, :i Life size Por-
trait— Crayon. I*astt'l or Water ('<)lor Portrait— Free
of cbargo." Small photo promptly returned. Exact
Hkenessund lii-ilily artistic tinlsh y:uaranteed. Send
your photo at 'uu-e to

C. L. MARECHAL ART CO.,

:cis 1:1111 Sf.. Oull)i«i. 'I'cxiis.

3DapQpcfpapcrf

TlG M Til!

CARVED WOOD

MOULDINGS

by Machine.

No. 13 E. D. 5 Inch Not Pressed or Burned. Not Metal but Wood

Mculciiiius ;iri' iiLore iierfftH tliiiii liaiul « ork :iii(l ;it a very .<iiiall piT ctiit of cci

23 & 25 MYRTLE ST.

<>raiiil KapiiN, .fficli
•*HITH .V V<H>f« AlcentN. Ttj:t MARKKT ST.. San Kraiiclsoo. <'al.

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 5.

Expanded Metal Concrete

MONOLITHIC

Construction

THE BEST SYSTEM OF FIREPROOFING IN GENERAL PRACTICE TO-DAY

APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARACTER OF BUILDING.

Expended Metal Lathing

r is the standard in all markets, and is specified b,v all leading architects,
"i For detailed information address :

Northwestern 'Expanded Metal Co.,
Central Expanded Metal Co.,
Eastern Exjianded M 'tal Co.,
Expanded Metal Fireprooiing Co. of Pgli.
New York Expanded Metal Co.,
Southern Expanded Metal Co.,

Chicago Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - - Chicago

Pittsliurg Merritt & Company, - - - - Philadelphia

Bo.ston Butl'alo Expanded Mt tal Co., - - - Bufihlo

- Pittsburg Western Expanded Metal A Fneprooting Co., - San Francisco

New York St. Louis Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - ,St. Louis

^Vasllington The Expanded Metal and Fireproofing Co., Ltd., - - Toronto

BUILDING NEWS.

Bi:iI.l>ISI<i NEWS.

Beale tiear Mission. Brick building; o, Jane E. and
Chas. M. Belsbaw; a, Hprl^ert B. Maggs; c, Cotton $.512.5.
Bros; signed, May 17; filed, May 26; cost 85l)7-). Car-
penter work, etc; e,J. W. Wissinger; co.stS14720. Brick
work; c. Tlios. Buttles; Concrete walls; c, U. L. Peter-
sen; cost )M497.

Market near First. Alterations and additions; o;
Alice V). Oauld; a, E, A. Petterson & Person; cost

Market near 6th. Interior finishing, etc; o. Hale
Bl-os; a, Reid Bros; c, Campbell & Pettus; cost $11,240.

Berry near Channel. To build; o, F. \V. McKarlane
a, Edward R. Swain; c. K. W. Kerr; cost Sil475. i

Bush near Kearny, Brick work, etc; o. Shield
Estate Co; a. T. Patterson Ross; c, Wra. Little; cost j
824,600. \

Chestnut ;near Jones. Concrete, etc; o, G. Marsili;
a, L. S. Stone; signed. May 17; flic d, May 22; cost 84668.

Clay near Laurel. To build; o, Warren D. Clark; a, \
Frank s. Van Trees; c, A. Howkins; signed. May 24; 1
filed. May 24; cost 84050.

Dupont near Jackson. Brick; o, Ow Tin Ke and
Hoo Foy; a, Chas. Z. .Soule; c, M. V. Brady; signed,
April JO; filed. May 3; cost $2475.

Eddy near Franklin. To build; o, A. Petzold; a,
Martens & Cofi'ey; signed. May 23; filed, May 26; cost
817,424. Gas fitting; c, Schanz A Grundy; cost823!)0.
Painting, etc; c, Martin Peterson; cost 81196.

Eddy near Franklin. To build; o, Chas. Bush; a,
Philipp Schwerdt; c, Wm. Helhing; signed, April 25-

BIJII.»I»r« STEWN.

Twenty-third near Fair Oak.s. To luiild; o, F. H.
Wulzen; c, Wm. Tegeler; cost $9225.

Washington and Laguna. Cabinet work; o. Wm.
G. Irwirj; a, Kcid Bros; c, A. I,. Wormes, signed,
April 3; filed, Alay 22; cost 875,120.

Mc.^lli.ster near Franklin, .\lterations and addit-
ions; o, F. Kronenberg; a, Salfield & Kohlberg; c, C.
Schutt; signed. May 24; filed. May 26; cost 8.3030.

McAllister near Polk. Alterations and additions;
o, Richard Flab.erty; a, Stephen R. Doyle; cost $3894.

Montgomery and California. Excavation, etc: o,
Alvinza Haywftrd; a, G. W. Percy; e, Cushing-Wet-
more Co; signed. May 23; filed, May 23; cost 8571X).

O'Farrell near Larkin. To build; o, Chas. S. Mann
a. Havens & Toepke; c, A. Dahlberg; signed. May 17;
filed. May 19; cost $6760. Plumbing; c, Jas. F. Ford
cost 81028.

O'Farrell near Octavia. To build; o, Jas. C. Pennie;
a, Edgar A. Matthews; c,J. C. Caldwell; signed, May
21; filed, May 22; cost $3827.

Pacific Ave. and Laguna. i Partitions; o, John D.
Spreckeles; a, Reid Bros; c, AV. T. Veitcli *6 Bros; cost

filed, May 3; cost $10,260. Sewering; c, Jas. F. Ford; $j7;j]. Material; o, W. T. Veitch & Bros; c, Henry
cost 81550. Gervaise; cost 841.10.

Eddy and Franklin. To build; o, Clias. Bush; a, \
Phlllipp Schwerdt; c, Wm. Heibinfi; signed. April 25; Pacific and Laguna. Steam heating, etc; o, John
filed, May 3; cost 813,150. Sewering; c, Jas. F. Ford. D. Spreckeles; a, Reid Bros; c, Ci. H. Taylor A Co-
signed, May 3; filed. May 3; cost $1,500. ! signed, April 28; filed. May 28; co.sl 88120.

Geary near Jones. To build; o, Mary E. Baldwin;
c. John Wlren; signed. May 19; filed. May 22; cost
89100.

Geary near Jones. Brick and steel building; o, A.
Aronson; a, Hemmenway & Miller; c, Vulcan Iron
Works; signed. May 8; filed, May 19; co.st 81S0O.

.Scott neai' Washington. To Imild; o, Josephine
Cockrille; c, Daniel Einstein; signed, May 22; filed.
May 23; cost $7100.

Stanford near Brannan. Grading, etc; o, T. J. Par.
sons; a, T. Patterson Ross; cost 813,2,37.

Market near Si.\tli. Plastering; o, Hale Bros. Inc;
a, Reid Bros;c, D. R. Clork; sign.d, .\.av 15; filed,. Twenty-second and Capp. To build; o, German
May 23; cost$fi800. Steam Heating; c, Jas. G. Granis; Evangelical Lutheran; a. Martens & Coftey; c, A. H.
cost l$:S95. Plumbing, etc; c, Duffy Bros; cost $3,575. , Wilhelm; signed. May 8; filed, iViay 16; cost 811,975.
Electric wiring; c, Wvbro Hendv Co- cost 23500. Drainage, etc; c, A. N. West|ihal; cost 85,37. Painting

c, G. Positer & Co; cost %m.

Market near 6th. E.xcavation, etc; o, Mrs. E.J;
Wilson; a, G. W. Percy; c, Chas. A. Warren; signed
and filed, May 14; cost $1100.

Market and Second. Grading, etc; o, Justinian
Caire Co. a, E. A. Hertnann; c, J. A. Wilson; signed,
May -23; filed. May 26; cost $il276.

Second and Bryant. Excavation; o, R. R. Thomp-
son; a, G. W. Percy; c, Gray Bros; signed. May 7; filed
May 10; cost [88220. Carpenter work, etc; c, Wm.
Knowles and Goo. Reichley; cost 819,217. (ias pipes,
etc; c, W. S. .Snook & Son; cost $2985. Brick and iron
work; c, Thos. W. Butcher; cost 818,l.so.

I

May, 1900.

Till: CAIJI-ORXIA ARCHITECT AND RUlLDING NEWS.

■ MAHUFACTDRERS OF

^'HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING
dACF GLAZED SEWER, PIPE ^

tocHlTECTUS^AL TEI^RA@TIA \

f-PRESSED BRICK - HOLLOW DR5CK j

PAVING BRICK ^ - - DR/^IN XILK /

?CHOMNEV- PIPE — AND * * TOPS^

'flower - POTS -VASE6-ETC

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 5.

R. S. CHAPMAN

IN/IANURACXUREIR OR

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

Selling Agent for American Fire Engine Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., and Cincinnati, O. Clias. T. Holloway & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Golumbus, Ohio. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rubber Co., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

Scott & Vai ArsflalG \\im Ci.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

Yellow Pine selected for Natural Finish

Redwood, White Cedar, Oregon Pine, Spruce Shelving, Curly Kedwooc], 15url, t-iliingles.
Mills .It Uptox, McCloiul River- Tei.mo tt Ma.xwei.l, .Sisliiyuu Co.

Office and Yards:

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS

R. W. Cargoes Furnished San Francisco

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

Each number contains a complete set o1

Architects plans for a low priced building.
l*iil>liNli<^<l at ^'liica^o. III.

Main Office, AfUinis Kxpress Building,
1S5 Dearborn street.

It maintain-, its standard as a high class pi-acticfil
! l^.uilders' Journal.

\A/. D. HOBRO,

Plumber and Gas Fitter,

728-730 Washington Street,

Opposite tbe Plaza, Sas Francisco.

Work (lone at Reasonable Kates. All orders

promptly attended to. Res. 2(il3 Clay St.,

bet. Rteiner and Pierce

TELEPHONE RED 725

THE HERMANN SAFE CO.

417-423 Sacramento St. San Francisco, Cal.

JOMFM M ER IVI APJ IM, F=>resici e r-i t.

Manufacturers of

FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF
SAFES AND VAULTS

EXPERT SAFE OPENING AND REPAIRING.

CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL IRON WORK

Architects should receive estimates from us before
ordering elsewhere.

Received Highest Award wherever Exhiljited.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects.
Artificial Stone.

(i..i..llii:iu, (Ifo

Brick Preservative

I'abot's

Cement

\V. R.I, race A Co

Chimneys Patent.

(.'lawson

Engineers.

Tiltoll, Clias. S

Filters.

Hapld Sal'ely Killer Co

Furniture and Upholstery,

I'.ntviu^in, \V

Hardware

Vail A 'lowni- l.iH-l! Co

Iron Works

West.rii Iron Works

Iron Cornices.

Cronan. Wni

CLASSIFIED INDEX.

:tiii

Incandescent Lamps

General Klectrie Co

Lumber.

Scott and Van Arsdalc.

Sierra Lumber

XIV

siv
vi

vli Mantles Tiles, Etc.

.\lonl:ii;iie* Co., W. W

l'.:iTrliian

Metal Lath

Wfslcrn Kxiiandc.l Milal Lalh anil Kire
.\ix I'ruolint; Co

J. Mortar Color

Cabot's Mort.ar Color

.„ i Paint.

xiv
xili

.loseph l>L\on Crlu-ible Co..
I'arattine Paint (.:o

Paper

^ /ellerbach & Sons

P. and B. Building Paper

Cabot's Sheathing and Deadening Quill..
Iv I W. & P. Building Paper

vili

v

xlll

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Plumbers and Gasfitters-

Hobr.), W. 1) xlv

tinlich A Weiherbee ill

Sash Locks.

Ives. 11. B. A Co xiv

Sewer Pipes.

(iladding, .McHean A Co xi

Sash Lines.

.^anisun Cordage Works xvi

Shingle Stains.

(Cabots)— <_'. J. Wateriiouse— .'\genl xiii

Pacific Refining and Roofing Co ix xiii

Terra Cotta.

Chidilint;, .M.'liean A Co xl

University

llarvai-d vl

Window Cord.

Samson Cordage Works xvl

Windows-Revolving

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Number 5-

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HE ADMINSTRATION of the municipal
affairs of San Francisco under the new
charter makes necessary the enaction of
many new ordinances or the remodeling
of old ordinances in accordance with.the
new powers given to the different ad-
ministrative bodies. The part of the city government most
concerning the building business, in the creation of the
Board of Public Works, in the appointment of which Mayor
Phelan has shown his usual discretion ; the Civil Service
provision is a great advantage, as it gives a chance to retain
good men in office in subordinate positions.

The question of regulating the obstruction of the streets
during building operations having arisen, the Board of
Works very courteously and wisely referred it to the Local
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects ; requesting
that body to assist in framing a suitable ordinance. A
committee of the chapter is now in consultation on the
matter.

There are certain rights which private property owners

enjoy, which in such ca.ses as the construction of new build-
ings, temporarily inconvenience the public, and compromise
legislation must be enacted, which while protecting the
public rights, will not unjusily hamper . the actions of an
owner who desires to improve his property.

As to the question of permanent obstructions of the side-
walks, the City and County Attorney, Hon. Franklin D.
Lane has rendered his opinion that under the charter no
permanent obstructions are permitted, his opinion is about
as much as to say that the Board of Supervisors can not
grant permits without the consent of the Board of Public
Works and the Board of Works are expressly forbidden to
give such consent.

The tendency of metropolitan government is toward a
street guardianship over public rights ; the realization that
the streets belong to the public, and must not be infringed
\ipon.

Sometime ago, before the Board of Supervisors, members
of the Merchants Association made a loud complaint against
the abuse of privilege by builders, and were immediately

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silenced by a thoughtful contractor, who declared that the
merchants themselves were the most flagrant obstructors of
sidewalks, and proved his point very neatly and forcibly.
All through the manufacturing and wholesale districts the
sidewalks are covered with merchandise which seems to
have been there for years ; still, on unfrequented streets,
where the sidewalks are wide, the public are not inconveni-
enced as they are in the retail districts and residence portions
of the city, where sometimes a careless contractor in build-
ing a three thousand dollar house occupies both sides of the
street for the entire block.

No doubt many contractors do abuse their privilege in
building operations, especially in the way of leaving rubbish
on the street, and any legislation which would tend to the
suppression of this nuisance would be welcomed.

However, the probability is that the new ordinance will
abolish all encroachment on the sidewalk, in the way of
basement entrances, areas, approaches to buildings when the
first story is above the level of the street, and of columns
and other architectural projections. Many of the streets of
San Francisco are spoiled by the use of the sidewalks for
basement entrances and areas, notably Montgomery street
between Pine and California streets ; under the old law
owners were permitted to use four and one-half of the side-
walk ; the New Charter, however, does away with this, and
justly ; as one basement entrance in a block of business
buildings injures the rest of the block, and is an injurv to
the rest of the block, and is an injury to adjoining property ;
as a matter of fact there is no excuse for it. The passenger
elevator does away with the use of half basements, and it is
very easy for architects to gain access to basements without
encroaching on the sidewalk.

In the matter of entrances with projecting columns, if an
architect fancies an effect of this kind the building can be
kept back from the line of the street as in the Bank of
California building ; the Mills building is an illustration of
how a modern building can be built without encroaching on
the sidewalk.

It is a little hard to get out of the old ruts but we must
remember that what was right a few years ago, will not do
now when we have a growing population which may soon
increase to one million.

THE HOUSE OF THE FUTURE,

BY J. H, KELLOGC, M. D.

HE HOUSE, at present, is ordinarily
constructed very much with reference
to external appearances. There was
never a time in the world's historv
when one could see in any town .'iucli
a variety in the construction and the
st)'Ie of buildings as now. This is true of most civilized
countries, but in savage lands you will find the houses built
after the manner of different tribes. A savage tribe is known
by the style of its habitation as well as by its mode of dress-
ing the hair. Travelers cah recognize different tribes !>>■
their dwellings just as they recognize birds by the peculiar
construction of their nests. But among human beings of
civilized countries, especially our own, there exists a stale
of chaos with regard to the style of domicile.

The next century, 1 think, will change all tliis. The
change will not be immediate and radical, but if we sight

along the lines of present progress, we can see some very
definite and decided improvements.

In building the house of the future, the all-absorbing
thought will not be to make it more striking and showy
than the house across the street. I imagine that the build-
ings of the future will be constructed more with reference to
general symmetry, and to uniformity and harmony with
other houses. When a man builds, he will look at his
neighbors' houses, at all the houses along the street, and
consider what sort of building will make the whole neigh-
borhood look better, rather than what sort will outshine
the others.

City houses are now built with a most incongruous com-
bination of forms and colors; but if men would build their
houses with a view to making them compliment and set off
one another, the artistic effect of the whole would be much
heightened, and even the selfish desire of personal gratifica-
tion would l>e better satisfied, because most men look upon
the outside of other people's houses more often than upon
their own.

The interior of the house of the future will be studied
more than it is now, not only with reference to convenience,
but also with reference to health. Health is destined to be
the all-absorbing thought thirty or forty years hence.
Civilized races are deteriorating at so rapid a pace that there
must be a change to save them from extinction. The read-
ing and thinking classes are coming to consider this matter.
It is receiving more and more attention in our own country
and in other countries. In France the degeneracy is so
great that the birth-rate is less than the death-rate. In the
United States, according to a recent census, the birth-rate is
falling off greatly. As General Walker put it, there are
two or three million babies lacking, and medical journals
are discussing the question, Where are those two or three
million babies? At the same time there is a very great in-
crease of insanity. Within the last thirty years, among the
native population of this country there has been an increase
of more than one hundred and fifty per cent.

So this question of health is coming to the front, and in
the future it will take its place as a determining considera-
tion in the construction of houses.

What will the future house be made of? — Probably not of
wood. Our forests will have been devastated, and it will
cost more to build a house of wood than of glass or aluminum.
In my opinion, no better material for a house can be found
than glass.

One of the greatest objections to our houses to-day is that
the walls are opaque and keep out the light. The house of
the future, I think, will be transparent. Light is necessary
to health. Nature never intended that we should spend any
time, except at night, in darkness. Light is necessary for
the support of activity. It is surprising to see how most
animal life becomes inactive in the dark. Notice, for ex-
ample, the starfish lying in the water, putting out its arms
and slowly moving and contracoing. But if a cloud passes
o\er .the sun, the little creature at once folds its arms and
becomes quiet. As soon as the cloud passes off the sun, the
starfish becomes active again.

The same principle applies to plants. When the sunlight
disappears, the plants fold their leaves, and their branches
droop. Many sensitive plants drop their leaves. Flowers
shut up. Some plants are so .sensitive to light that they
begin to open their leaves at the first indication of down, a
long time before sunrise.

Our bodies are much more sensitive to this occult force of

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nature than plants or other lower orders of being, for in man
are found the very hightest types of organization, the most
fully developed cells issues. Wealthy people who live in
costly houses and surround themselves with luxuries live
chiefly in the dark. It seems as if the light were purposely
excluded from the most expensive residences. The sun
must be kept out because it might fade the carpets, or cause
streaks on the hangings. Therefore in these lu.\urious
dungeons, as we might call them, we find pale faces and
lusterless eyes. But in the dwellings of the future, provis-
ion will be made for the abundant entrance of sunlight. Its
importance will be recognized.

Do you say that we can not live in glass houses ? that
there would be too much light? I would answer that by
the use of screens, draperies and awnings, both the necessary
protection from the summer sun and the desired privacy can
be secured, while at the same time we can have all the light
we wish.

Another advantage in this ki d of house is that the walls
will be non-conductors. A glass wall a foot thick would be
so poor a conductor of heat or cold that any change which
might take place in the outside atmosphere would not be
recognized inside. Cold walls are a constant source of dis-
comfort and disease. One sits down by the outer wall of a
brick house in this century, and feels as if a current of air
were blowing on his neck. He looks around, but finds no
opening ; still, he feels the draft. In the majority of cases,
it is not a wind from the outside that he feels ; but as the
air in the room is heated, it rises and spreads out, and when
it strikes the wall, it is chilled and falls ; it is this constant
falling of the air upon the neck that gives rise to the sensa-
tion of a wind blowing.

This motion of the air can be determined by floating a
feather in the room ; when it approaches the outer wall, it
falls. So also with a thistledown ; near the outer wall it
decends, while in the central part of the room it rises again.

People often take cold because they sit near cold walls ;
but the house of the future will be so constructed as to
avoid this danger. If not made of glass, it will at least dis-
pense with solid brick or stone walls. The conservative
house of the future will have a frame to begin with ; this
frame will be covered outside by two layers of paper and
then sheeted up : next will be a layer of blotting-paper and
another sheeting ; it will then be lathed and plastered inside
and bricked up outside, the brick being laid about an inch
from the frame, and the space between being filled in tight
with mortar. By this means we shall have a much more
healthful structure than one with an ordinary brick wall.

But a glass house — the radical house — will involve no
such fussy arrangement. We shall have the .solid wall, and
at the same time a transparent house, one that the light can
shine all through, even into the closets.

The house of the future, being constructed with reference
to health, will provide, the very first thing, for a proper
supply of fresh air. Most houses at the present time are so
built as to be as nearly air tight as possible. A New York
physician has figured it out that enough oxygen can be con-
tained in a room of common size to supply a number of per-
sons twent}'-four hours. He says that one breathes tvi'enty
cubic inches of oxygen at each inspiration, or one fifth of a
cubic foot of air, and he calculates that a 10x10 bed-room
would contain air enough to last ten persons twenty-four
hours. But the trouble is not with the air we breathe, but
with the impurities produced and thrown off by our bodies.
We need an abundance of air to wash away, so to speak,

these impurities, which form a very subtle poison. Each
person should breathe at least three cubic feet of air at an in-
spiration. Thus if one breathes twenty times a minute, he
spoils sixty cubic feet of air in one minute. In sixteen
minutes he has spoiled nearly a thousand cubic feet. Thus
we see that the air in that 10x10 bedroom would really last
one person only sixteen minutes.

This show\s the importance of an abundant and constant
supply of pure air in the house. The house should be so
constructed that the air will come in automatically. If a
North American Indian or a South American monkey were
shut up in one of our present houses, he would die of con-
sumjition in six months. It is hard to find a house to-day
that has a proper supply of pure air.

Another question of interest is : How will the future
house be heated ? Some of our present dwellings are very
curiously heated. A common stove, it seems to me, is a
monstrous aflfair. A room heated by a stove is not ventilated
for the stove simply heats the same air over and over until
it becories stifling.

If you have one of the modern fuel-saving furnaces, you
will notice that the air comes in from the front hall, passes
through the parlor and into the back part of the house, then
again into the cooler rooms, down into the furnace, back into
the parlor, and .so on, in a circle. The furnace men say
that this arrangement saves fuel, and that is true, but it also
compels you to breathe the same air over and over, instead
of bringing in fresh, pure air. Such an arrangement will
not be tolerated fifty years hence. The old-fashioned fire-
place with its roaring logs was better than this, so far as
fresh air is concerned, although the breezy log cabin that
contained it could hardly be recommended from the stand-
point of health, for the reason .that the currents of air com-
ing in between the logs were certain to induce colds.

I have seen churches supplied with "all the latest con-
veniences " for ventilating, the apparatus consisting of a
hot-air register over a coil, and a ventilating register three
or four feet away. The foul air went up through this coil,
and kept rotating and rotating, around and around. The
whole heating apparatus was arranged in that way for a
church accommodating fifteen hundred people. In one
church the only place I found where fresh air could come in
was a small opening under the front steps. The air entered
here, and went up through the basement into the audience
room ; there was enough air from this opening to supply
six persons.

In the century to come people will not tolerate this.
They will demand fresh air. An audience will not
listen to a preacher unless he speaks in a well-ventilated
building. People will no more think of going into a room
and breathing over and over air which has been already
breathed over and over than they would now think of wash-
ing their hands in water that had been previously soiled by
the ablutions of others. And yet there would certainly be
more propriety and far less harm in washing the body in
water soiled by previous washings than in breathing air that
has been soiled in other people's lungs. If one could only
see the condition of air after it has been in the lungs, he
would understand the danger : but as it is, he swallows
such air without the least compunction.

It is probable that in the future electricity will be used as
a means of heating. By converting water-power into electri-
cal power, and then converting electricity into heat, it will
be possible to get an economical and convenient means of
heating out of water. With electrical heating apparatus we

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shall have the advantage of radiation. There have been
some experiments made hi the use of electricity, and this
force has been found to be an exceedingly valuable source of
radiant heat. Radiant heat has a penetrating power; it
will penetrate many substances which are non-conductors.
Radiant heat will pass through glass without heating the
glass glass, although glass will not carry heat by conduction.
I am not certain but we shall eventually find this the most
effective way of applying heat.

There will be no cellars in the house of the future. There
will be light and well-ventilated basements, but no cellars
by which the ground air or the gases of the soil or athetmos-
phere can find an entrance into the house. The kitchen of
this house will be at* the top instead of the bottom of the
building. Even now it is the custom in some of the most
recently constructed hotels to haue the kitchen on the top
floor. By this mean all the kitchen odors are taken up to a
safe place. The kitchens of to-day are nothing more or less
than natural distilleries. The steam of boiling food, the
steam from the wash boiler filled with soiled clothes, the
steam from the tea kettle, is constantly saturating the air
with moisture. This air goes up stairs, and deposits damp-
ness upon the window panes, the furniture, the bedclothes,
the walls. The odors of the kitchen are carried along with
it. The basis of these odors is organic matter. If some of
the moisture which has been deposited upon one of the win-
dovi's is collected and put in a vial, it will throw- off offensive
odors. It is really a poisonous substance, and carrits an
unwholesome atmosphere. Therefore, in the ideal house of
the future, the kitchen and laundry will be on the top floor.

There will be no carpets in the twentieth-century house.
Fewer than twenty-five years from now they will be turned
over to the ragman. Carpets will then be found in none but
out-of-the-way places. Even now they are altogether dis-
carded from the finest houses. Instead of carpets, there
will be mats and rugs that can be easily taken out and
cleaned, and the floors will be so smoothly polished that the
least bit of dust will appear at once. — Good Health.

CONCRETE FLOORS IN ENGLAND

CONTINUED FROM AFKIL NUMBER.

N MAKING FIREPROOF FLOORS for
cottages I consider, if proper care were
taken in the centering, and the joints there-
in covered with narrow strips of lining
^ paper (to prevent the cement grout from
descending into the chinks), it would
Nlbe better to do without plaster ceilings
altogether, and be content with the natural
impression of the wood upon the cement, whitewashed. By
such means, and also by avoiding needlessly thick slabs,
the expense of cement-concrete floors can be brought within
such limits as to render the fireproof dwelling of a working-
man cheap enough to be a good commercial investment.

" During all the years in which I have been interested in
fireproof construction I have grown increasingly impressed
with the fact that the greatest field open for the ingenuity
and skill of the architect and builder is to be found in the

direction of providing fireproof dwellings for the people at
small cost, in lieu of those match boxes which are now multi-
plied by the thousand in our large cities in apparent defiance
of all desire of improvement, and in utter disregard of danger
to human life.

" Although a fireproof dwelling must cost more than a
non-fireproof one, it will pay best in the end, because it does
not decay or fall into disrepair, but, where ordinary care is
used, is practically everlasting. Moreover, it is vermin
proof, and cleaner and more sanitary than buildings con-
taining many hidden chambers and cells of decaying timber,
and ever-gathering dust.

"The limitations as to the size of cement-concrete floor-
slabs are largely determined by tlie quantity w hich a gang
of men can cast in one day. If the slabs arc made unduly
large, it is highly probable that some of them may be left by
the workmen half finished overnight, the other half being
added next day, consequently leading a joint right across
the slab, which, though by no means fatal to its strength,
is extremely undesirable.

" In designing a large expanse of flooring it is necessary,
therefore, to subdivide the area into squares of reasonable
extent, and I may say that, in my own practice, I consider
a square of about 150 superficial feet a reasonable size to ar-
range for, although in some cases I have found it necessar\'
to make them much larger.

" The steel girders which form the divisions between the
slabs should be made strong enough to carry the weight of
the slabs themselves and of their greatest proposed loads ;
but it must not be supposed that, wlien the slabs are set
hard, these steel girders will necessarily be called upon to
wholly sustain these weights.

"I say necessarily, for much depends upon the manner
in which the girders are placed. If the girders are placed
entirely or mainly beneath the concrete, so that the full
thickness of the slab, or a considerable thickness of it,
passes above the top of the girder, and if in such a case the
casting of the slab be performed in one heat, or as nearly in
one heat as possible — which can be done by organizing a
sufficient number of working gangs — in this case the whole
floor, consisting of numerous squares, may be regarded as
one homogeneous slab, which is therefore so largely self-
sustaining that, when once it is set, it brings but very little
of its weight to bear upon these girders, which apparently
support it.

" But if, the girders be placed so that their tops are bare
or else covered by a thin surface of concrete, the girders in
this case practically cut the various squares asunder, so that
each square naturally must bear wholly upon the girder.

"It will be obvious that the former method, upon the
score of strength, is distinctly preferable, though sometimes
circumstances compel the use of the latter method ; and
whichever method is employed, it is always wise to make
the girders strong enough to bear the entire weight, though
they may never be called upon to do so. You have all heard
the story of the gentleman who advertised for a coachman,
and when three applicants presented themselves he ex-
amined them, one after the other, in this waj'. He asked
the first man, 'How near can you drive to the edge of a
precipice?' 'Within a yard, sir.' The second said, 'Within
an inch.' The third replied, 'I should keep as far off as
possible, sir.' You are the man forme,' said the gentleman.
It would be rather alarming if, in our designs, we were even
to approach the possibilities of strength in very thin con-
crete slabs ; and if we were to establish our practice upon

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the minimum, I am afraid we should get very few clients.

"We, therefore, as architects, should be extremely care-
ful in our work to allow a large excess of strength; but we
should be likewise able to distinguish between a mere ex-
cess of strength and an excess of cost, at the expense rather
than the gain of strength.

" For example, if we introduce into concrete floors a large
number of steel joints or girders so arranged as to cut the
various sections asunder, the chances are that the cost of all
this steel work will result in weakening the flooring as a
whole, and certainly in rendering it less fireproof. If, upon
the other hand, we were to construct an extensive floor
area of a large warehouse of one vast slab of concrete, with
absolutely no subdivisions and no supporting girders, we
might be charged with the same want of caution as the
coachman who boasted of his being able to drive within an
inch of the danger. Between these two extremes, I have
endeavored in my own practice to find a happy medium,
consistent with economy pnd also with caution.

"Notwithstanding all the care we may take, we were
liable to accidents occuring from unforseen causes, such as
subsidence of foundations, vibration due to machinery either
in the building itself or in the adjoining works, or to care-
lessness of workmen, l)0th in casting the slabs and in erect-
ing or removing the centering ; also from inferior cement,
which maybe supplied in spite of every precaution. There-
fore, I consider, if w-e can obtain at small cost our auxiliary
strength without reducing the fireproof quality of our floors,
we shall be well advised to do so. * * *

"Some people think that cement floors are too cold, and
accordingly cover them with wood, which, of course, in-
volves a very great addition to the cost, having nothing but
the sense of comfort to recommend it. For my own part, I
think that a cement floor covered by a good cork carpet is
far prefeaable and quite comfortable.

" However well-seasoned wood flooring may be, the boards
will shrink and when the floor is washed the moisture be-
tween the chinks cannot get away or be evaporated without,
in time, tending to produce an undesirable state of mildew
or decay. I am not arguing against parquetry floors laid
upon a special glue, but I am dealing with floors of a more
economical character suitable for ordinary dwellings.

" Everyone recognizes the danger attached to the prema-
ture removal of centering from concrete floors, of which we
have had in the building world not a few lamentable ex-
amples ; but there is another danger, not so geeerally recog-
nized, which, with your permission, I should like to point
out, namely, that of a too sudden removal of centering,
Although the concrete may have plenty of time to set, we
must remember that its weight is resting upon the center,
and that when the centering is removed the slab must bend,
however inappreciably, before it can become self-sustaining.
The same thing is true of a wide-span masonry arch of any
bridge, so that no contractor or engineer w'ould ever dream
of permitting the centering of such a bridge to be suddenly
removed without first easing the wedges which sustain it.

" Although the vertical movement of the mass of a slab in
settling is generally too small to be measured, yet this
slight movement involves the momentum of that great mass,
which momentum may be sufficiently serious to damage, if
not to wreck, the slab. It is, therefore, absoluteh- impera-
tive that the wedges sustaining the centering of concrete
floors should be carefully eased, and the centering allowed
to stand a day or two afterward, and the wedges should be

then examined, and not till then they are proved to be quite
loose should the centering be taken down.

"Seeing that the stress of slabs under uniformly distri-
buted loads is proportional to the cube of their span, it will
be obvious that great reduction of stress is obtainable by
forming the slabs with coved edges. vSuppose for example
we are dealing with slabs about 12 feet square, similar to
those I have recently had cast at Messrs. Swan & Hunter's
new offices at Wsllseud, and we reduce the flat part to 10
feet square by means of our cove, the greatest stress is re-
duced accordingly as from the cube of 12 to the cube of 10,
that is about 24 per cent, and at the same time these coves
serve to inclose the steel supporting girders, thus protecting
them from fire. .

" Below are some of the general rules, which twenty years
of special experience has led me to make in regard to the
construction of concrete slab floors :

" I. To take pains to obtain old cement. 2. To use
good broken brick aggregate, and not sand, in the propor-
tion of four of brick to one of cement for the body of the
slab, and fine crushed granite without sand for the surface
coating, having about three of granite to one of cement.
(I may say I have found that when the surface coat is
gauged two of granite to one of cement, it sets too soon,
while the continued expansion of the body beneath is still
going on, and thus causes minute cracks, tending to deface
and spoil the surface.) 3. To adopt, as precautionary
provision, sheep wire netting as the base, and steel angel or
tee bars weighing not more than i'^ pounds per lineal foot,
spaced about three feet apart on the netting. 4. To con-
sider a slab ID feet square by i inches thick as capable of
sustaining a load of nine hundredweight per foot, including
its own weight, and to reckon that every slab will bear per
square foot more or less than nine hundredweight directly
in proportion to the square of its thickness, and inversely
in proportion to the cube of its span. When the slab is
rectangular the minimum span has to be considered the span.
5. To avoid casting slabs in frosty weather. 6. To in-
sist upon organizing the gangs of workmen so as to cast as
large an area of slabs as possible in one heat, and never to
allow a slab to be left over night with its area only partially
cast. 7. To insist upon strong centering, and to keep it
all standing not less than five weeks after the last slab of
the series of one flat is cast, and absolutely to forbid and
prevent the sudden and careless removal of the centering."
— Consfriniion A^nvs.

COST OF HIGH BUILDINGS,

TTR. Richard Pelham Bolton read, recently, before the
lol American Society of Mechanical Engineers, some in-
teresting statistics in relation to the cost of high oflSce build-
ings and their equipment. Including a moderate amount of
e.Kterior ornament, the cost of a building sixteen stories
high, with steel frame, and of course, fireproof construction
throughout, and inclusive of plumbing appliances, elevators,
boiler-plant, pumps, heating apparatus, electric light wiring
for isolated service with switch boards, engines and genera-
tors, is, in New York City, from thirty-six to fort}- cents
per cubic foot, measuring to the outside of the walls,
says Canadian .■lir/u'trd. Higher buildings cost propor-
tionately more, and, of course, any sum may be spent on
exterior enrichment. About one-seventh of the entire ex-

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

39

pense is in the boilers and engines, heating and lighting ap-
paratus and plumbing. These must be of the very best
type if the building is to be profitable, for the saving of the
repairs required for inferior apparatus, and the economy of
fuel which can be secured by using triple expansion pumps
and compound engines, represent a large proportion of the
balance of income left over after deducting taxes and
mortage interest and necessary expenses. Even in the
matter of fuel, a little forethought is a valuable investment.
Nearly all the high New York buildings have coal-bin
capacity only for two or three days at most, and many of
them must have coal delivered every day. Under such cir-
cumstances, the cost of their coal is greater, while they are
at the mercy of sudden strikes, or heavy snowstorms, which
may expose them to the dilemma of tenents. In the Bowl-
ing Green building the capacity of the coal bins is four
hundred and twenty tons, and this fact enables the managers
to save abont ten cents a ton, on an average, in the cost of
their coal and probably much more, indirectly in the as-
surance of an am])le supply.

ELECTROLYSIS IN THE STREETS,

IT MIGHT be stated that the degree of electrolysis result-
ing from leaking current derived from a street railway
and the damage inflicted by it to be partly gauged by the
spirit of economy prevailing among the directors of the
traction company. This economy is sometimes mani:,ested
in a more distressing manner as greed. The paymetit of
dividends on stock or the announcements of large earnings
by a street railway company mean one of two things as a
rule : first, that the traffic has been very great and the
profits naturally large, or, second, that the earnings, have
not been extraordinary, but the expenses have been kept
down to a minimum. One of the ways of keeping expenses
down to a minimum in the cast of a street railway is to pay
little or no attention to sections of the track requiring im-
mediate repair. The required repairs may not mean the re-
newals of rails exactly ; in fact, the exact nature of the
change when made may be beyond the scope of the layman's
mind. It might, for instance, be the renewal of bond wires,
which in themselves deteriorate but slowly. During the
year, however, the gradual degeneration of these parts will
have the effect of causing the return circuit to be partly com-
p osed of water pipes and gas pipes, as well as the tracks.
If the corrosion of the bond wires continues to any great ex
tent the greater part of the current will take the path offer-
ing the least resistance, namely, return through an earth
circuit. It is but natural in such a case for electrolytic
action to occur whenever a sufficiently great difference of
potential exists between continuous pipes. Were all the
pipes connected to the rails directly, thereby forming one
vast return circuit, the difference of potential between part
and part would be considerably reduced ; but as contact is
made at infrequent intervals an injurious electrolysis results,
costing in some cases many thousands of dollars to repair
the loss. Pierce I). Schenck, in the "Yale Scientific
Monthly," states that in one instance a pipe, which had
been subjected to electrolysis for four years, was found to
have lost about thirty per cent of iti transverse length and
forty-five per cent of its tensile strength. He also adds :
"Reports from different parts of the country show that

danger from electrolysis may be expected wherever there
are single trolley electric railways. In 1891 the lead sheath-
ing of many miles of telephone cable in Boston was found to
be damaged by electrolytic action. A few years later three
hundred miles of telephone cable were rendered useless in
Brooklyn from the same cause, and since that time twenty
or thirty cities have experienced more or less trouble from
electrolysis. Many thousands of dollars have been spent bj'
llie railways in perfecting their ground return systems. Of
course, the most absolute remedy would be to place the
trolley wires under ground and use double metallic circuits,
as has been done on the lines of the Metropolitan Railway
Company in New York." The great expense of this form
of construction makes this impossible for most companies,
but a solution, on the other hand, is found in the use of per-
fect bonding and bond wires. — Electrical Age.

NEW BUILDING MATERIAL,

'jJN asphalted pasteboard from Norway and a wood and
/l paper board from Sweden are new building materials of
great probable usefulness. The first is made by compress-
ing together several layers of heavy paper and asphaltuni.
the product being a smooth, solid plate, which is as strong
as wood, and cheaper, which will not crack or rot and which
is adapted for walls and ceiling, for panels, and for many
other purposes. The second material is a board having a
central layer of closely fitted bits of wood, with a layer of
cement and an outer layer of paper on each side. The
paper has been compressed and made waterproof. The
boards are made 4 feet wide and 8 to 18 long, and are adapted
not onlv for the interior lining of houses, but for making
trunks, boxes, tables, and other light articles. The boards
can be polished or painted. — Improvement Bulletin.

The ma)iagement of this jour 7ial desires to extend a cordial
invitatioJi to all architects on this coast and elsewhere to conttib-
ute designs for publication.

Drawings should be made with perfectly black lines on a
smooth white surface. Good tracings, // made with black ink,
a7is7ver the purpose.

The designs selected will be published without charge. All
drawings, whether accepted or not, will be retu!?ied to theii au-
thors, who must bear express charges both ways.

ILLUSTRATIONS in this number were submitted by
Herr Professor F. Bluntschli in the Phebe Hearst
Competition.

40

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 5.

LIGHT WANTED ON SCHOOL BUILDINGS.

IN CONNECTION with the prosecution of a scientific in-
quiry for the determination of the factors involved in the
proper seating, lighting, heating and ventilating of school
buildings the committee appointed by the national council
of education and the National Educational Association has
offered the following prizes, subject to the conditions herein-
after named :

For the best essay submitted on each of the following
topics : The seating, the lighting, the heating and the ven-
tilating of school buildings, $200.

For the second best essay submitted on each topic, $100.

Each essay shall be limited to 10,000 words and shall be
submitted in printed or typewitten copy without signature,
but with name of author inclosed with it in sealed envelope
and addressed to the chairman of the committee, A. R.
Taylor, Emporia, Kan. Three copies of each essay shall be
submitted. They must be mailed not later than Feb. i,
igoi. The essays and envelopes will be properly numbered
for identification and the former forwarded to three experts
to be hereafter appointed. Each expert will be ignorant of
the appointment of the other, and their combined judgment
shall determine the award. Should no essay on any topic
be found worthy of an award and publication, the committee
reserve the exclusive right for the National Educational As-
sociation to copyright the prize essaj's and to publish the
same for general distribution.

The committee desire that each essay shall treat each
topic independently and be complete in itself, no reference
being made to statements contained in another essay. Gen-
eralities and speculations are not desired, neither are de-
tailed technical formula and demonstrations. Each essay
should present concisely and comprehensively the problem
to be solved and the scientific principles involved : should
discu-s briefly the construction of the school building as re-
lated to the problem of sanitation in general and to the
specific subject of the essay in particular: should describe in
detail sufficient for the apprehension of the average teacher
the conditions and mechanisms by which the best results
may be obtained; should include figures and diagrams illus-
trating general plan and principles involved ; should set
forth methods and devices for detecting defects and suggest
remedies for the same in buildings already constructed,
should give references to a few buildings where the system
has been adopted, and should be supplemented by a brief
bibliography of standard authorities on the subject discussed
and a short list of manufacturers of approved devices and
supplies for carrying out the plans advocated by the author.

The essay on ventilation should include full suggestions
concerning the use ot disinfectants.

Should the awards on two or more essays be made to the
same person, he will be permitted to revise and unify the
manuscript before publication by the committee. — Improve-
ment IhiUeiin .

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES,

have suddenly dropped into hot water by his conduct in the
matter. It appears that ten contractors were invited to
send in bids for the work, but among the ten not one con-
tractor in Washington was invited, and trouble follows.
The Washington contractors are anxious to know by what
law or rule, human or divine, they have been ignored.
They claim they are as reliable, and as able financially or
otherwise, to erect tne proposed building, as are any of their
contemporaries in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia,
and, that being right on the ground, they should have re-
ceived some consideration from the attorney-general. They
promise to make things warm for Mr. Griggs when the
matter comes up for discussion in Congress. In the mean-
time Chas. McCauI, of Philadelphia, walks ofi" with the con-
tract, his tender being the lowest of eight, and amounting
to $1,419,543. — National Builder.

IN deference to the wishes of the President, the Attorney-
General was given absolute authority in the plan of pro-
cedure in erecting a new building for the Department of
Justice. It is not likely the same unrestricted power will
again be given an official, especially one whose ignorance of
the ordinary business methods that obtain in the construc-
tion of costly buildings leaves him liable to unintentional
errors. Mr. Griggs' experience has been purchased at
public expense. In the meantime his request for an ad-
ditional appropriation is still before the House Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds, with little or no chance
of its being acted on at this session. Even should it be
called up before the adjournment it will provoke more or
less discussion and will meet with considerable opposition.
— National Architect and Builder.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

San Fkancisco Chai-tek, American In.stitute of Akchi-
TECTP, meets second Friday of each month in the Phelaii Bldg.
at 4 p. m.

Seth Bab.son^ Pres. H. A. Schultz, Vice-Pres.

M. W. Reii>, Sec. John M. Curtis, Ti-eas.

Southern Calikoknia Chapter American Institute ok
ARCHITECT.S, meets first Wednesday of each iiioutli ;it 114 Spring
street, Los Augeles, Cal.

A. 1$. Benton, Pres. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

.loHN P. Kremfei., Sec't. AuGU.ST Wackerbarth, Treas.

Washington CUiapter American In.stitute of Archi-
tkcts, regular meetings at .S o'clock r. M., the first Friday of each
uiontli, except July and Auuiist.

Wm. E. Boone, Pres. Jas. (t. HiHj, Vice-Pres.

Charles W. Saunders, Sec. W. J. Marsh, Treas

MR Griggs, attorney-general, under whose authority the
contract for the building of the new structure for the
Department of Justice has recently been awarded, seems to

AsstKTATioN OF ARCHITECTS OF ARIZONA, meetings held at
Phoenix, Arizona.

D. W. MiLi.AKb, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

Technical Society of the Pacific Coast, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Building.
Geo. W. Percy, Pres. W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Otto Von Gelijern, Sec. Edward T. ,Schild, Treas.

Master Plumbers' Association, meets every first aii<l third
Friday of each month at the Flood Building.

Jas. E. Britt, Pres. J. L. E. Firman, Sec.

Builders' Exchange, Directors meet first Friday in <hc1i
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. .\. Wil.son, Sec.

Masons' and Builders' Association, meet first Kndny even
iig of eacli month.

Adam Beck, Pres M. V. I5kvi>y, Sec

May, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWii.

VII

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE.

CORNER NKW MONTGOMERY AND MISSION STREETS.

S. H. Kent, I^-csident.
I). McFIicc, Vice-J*i-es. Jas. A. Wilson. Sec

i;<iw. I'.. Himles, 'IVeasm'cr.
!HIlK(TOIl.S:

S. a. Kent.
Jas. A. Wilson.
Th08, Mcl^achlaii,
Thos. Elam,
K. li. Sncll,

Thos. Klani
I-;, i:. Hiiuk-s,
Jus. A. Wilson,

J. K. Tobin.
COMMITTKK.S:

ROOMS.

Tlios. McLurhlan
MEMiiKitsiirr.
J. K. Tobln,

ARBITRATION.

Tiin Sullivan
(iua. V. Daniels,
D. McPhee
Thos. W. Butcher
Kihv. H. Hlndcs,

Tim Sullivan
(!. V. Daniels
Tlios. t' Iftni

E. B. liindes,
Thos. Butcher, Tim Sullivan

FINANCE.

D. McPhee, K. L. Snell, Tlios. W. liutrher

Box No.

Abrahamson, P.; patent ventilators 123

Adams, John (j.; contractor and builder 'ZJO

Alameda HrU-k & Tile Co.; brick 170

Arizona Sundstune Co.; building stone 3*26

Hass-Huter Puini Co.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..13ti

Batennin Bros.; contractors and builders 23t)

Bassett, Tlios. K; contracKu* and builder Ij

Beclc, Adam; mas jU and l)ulldcr 11

Bent ley Construction Co; contractors.... 2C9

Bibb Lumber Co., D. H

lielllngham Bay Im'p. Co; lumber ,- 241

Boole, l'\ W. Insurance 76

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 34

Brady, U. K.; mason and builder 3t)0

Mrcnnen, D. J.; mason and builder 51

Britt, James K.; plumber 36

Brode, H.; iron worlcs 29.3

Burden. W.; mason and builder 260

Hurnhora, Stanrt)r<l Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell, K. H.; buihiing material 14(>

Burt, W. J.; house nuiver 296

Butler, Wm. A.; mason and builder 255

California Artistic Metal Works; Grill Work 364

California Art (ilass Works B3

California Construction Co; teaming 176

California Klectrical Works 223

California Mills; plauing mills 300

California lUdwood liUmber Co; lumber 65

Campbell, Alex I/, contra<-lor and builder 105

(;arey, J. K.; l)rick manulacturer 282

(.'artwright, 1). 8.; teaming 10

Central Lumber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder 62

c:iiemical Paint Co 317

Chisholm, C.; contractor and builder 44

Clark. N. ASons; terra colta, etc 290

Clawsou, L. K., & Co.; patent chimneys Gti

Coghlan. l^'nink; plasterer 91

Collin & Gunn; lathers 114

Concannon Wm., contractor and builder 124

Conlin tfe Roberts; metal roofers 90

Cowell, H. & Co.; lime, cement, tire brick, etc 7

i'rocker, Wni.; planing mill 12

Cronan. Wm.; lOaglc Sheet Metal Works 313

('ushing-Wetmore Co.; concrete and artificial stone 218

Curry. J. M.; stone dealer 35

Daniels, Ous. V.; painter and decorator 85

Davis, Geo. tfeSon; house movers 293

Day, Thos. H., & Sons; contractors and builders 131

Delaney. Joe; grading and teaming 336

Degan. Patrick; stone contractor 366

Diillon, David; grading and teanting 139

Dunham, Carrigan A Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Cbas.; plasterer 59

Dwyer, L. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; Golden West Iron Works 64

Dyer & Co.. E. C; rubber goods 68

Elam, & Shos, carpenters and builders • 202

Feely, M. J.; contractor and builder 180

Fennell, M. A Son: masons and builders 58

Fladung. Ed., mason and builder 1

Fink A "ScliintUor, artistic furniture 325

Fennell, Jas. S; nia-;on and builder 180

Foley, Micluiel; grading and teaming 254

Forderer Cornice Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc 164

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator 50

Fuller, W. P. A Co.; paints, oils and glass 'SSS

Box No.

Furness, John; contractor and builder 152

Garden City Brick Co; J.J. North, Agent 08

* icier, Frank A.; Market Street Planing Mills 252

(Jilettl. Secondo; artificial stone 308

(iillogley, Geo.; teaming 324

(ilrvin & Eyre; Importers

(iladding, McBean A Co.; architectural terra cotta..lG2

Golden West Iron Works, Dyer Bros 64

Goodman, Geo.; artificial stone, etc 334

Grannis, J. G. A Co.; steam heating, etc 331

(Jrant, L V; contractor and builder 209

(iray Bros.; artltli'ial stone and concrete work 86

Griese, Carl; art Itlciiil stone and concrete work 231

(irelg, Hob( rl; contractor and builder 77

Hammond, Philip; metal roofer 43

Hansen, A.; planing mill 3

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 187

Ilanibrough A Ilobertson;contractors and builders 32

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Hcidt, W.; cornice works 264

Hen /el, Kd. F. A Co.; electricians....- 875

Herring, R. mill work 70

HI tides, Kd. B., A Co.; patent blinds 174

, llobson, B. Y.; painter 25

! Hock, T. & Son; masons and builders 232

Hofi'man, V.; mason and builder 9

Holmes, H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268

Hooper^'. A.,& Co.; lumber 341

Huber. Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

Hurll)ut, R. P.; builder 156

Icki'lhcimer, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Ingerson A Gore; contractors and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; contractor and builder 267

I Jackson, P. H. A Co.; illuminating tiles 27

I Jackson, W. E.; curbing 30^1

' Jessie, Geo. H.; stair builder ; 102

Jones, H. C. A Co; lumber , 142

Joshua Hendv Machine Works 188

, Judson Mnfg. Co 363

' Keating, M. An i Mela I Sione 127

Keatinge, K., Artilb-lal Stone 13

Kelleher, M.; housf raiser and mover 23

Kendall, A.; Pacific c<iast Lnmbi-r and Mill Co 52

Keefe, J. H.; painter and il.c.uator 199

Kent, S. H.; contractor and huiUier 190

Kern, F. W.; contractor and builder 225

Kittrcdge, E. H. A Co.;sasli, doors and blinds 204

Klyce, H. A; contractor and builder 361

Knowles A Relchley; contractors and builders 109

Knox & Cook; contractorsand builders 344

Kruse^-Ios. H; lumber 273

; Kuss, P. N.; painter, decorator and wood flnisher..307

I Lang, <3eo. R.; c()ntractor and builder 214

I Larsen, H. H.; mason and builder 33

I Leahy, D.; plasterer 344

I Leonard, J., Concrete and Artificial Stone 306

I Leprobon, P.; steam and hot water heating 2:^:9

j Logan, J. P\* adjuster and builder 21

; Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 258

Lucas A Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274

Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348

Magulre. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 2Gii

Maguire. James A.; manufacturer's agent 196

i Manglesdorf, M.; P'lectrical Maintenance Co .S50

Mangrum A Otter; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. -.294

Market Street Planing Mill 252

Masow, F. H; contractor and builder 133

j McCarthy, John; mason and builder 168

McClure, H. N.; teaming and grading 169

! McElroy, A.; contractor and builder 211

; McGilvray Stone Co.; stom- contractor 340

McGowan. M.; mason and builder 17

McLachlan, T. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stair builder 113

McPhee Co., Inc; stone contractors 256

Mennie, Alex., plasterer 84

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 370

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder 74

Moffat, J. C: stone dealers 330

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard- contractor and builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer 97

Mulcaby, J.; mason and builder 55

Neish Stone Co; Stone Contractors 220

Niehaus, Edward F. & Co.; hardwood lumber 205

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20

North; J. J., Brick manufacturer 98

Nutting, C; 49

O'Brien, Jas. J.; carpenter and builder 107

Box No.

OX'onnell A Henuebury; moundry men 160

O'Connor. Thomas, mason and builder 47

O'Sullivan, D.; mason contractor 277

I*acific Bridge Co " 40

Paciric Refining A Roofing Co .346

Pacific Lumber Co

Pacific .Manufacturing Co., Mill Work .'.140

Pacific Rolling Mills 192

Paelitz, Gus. .L; electrician, etc 81

Palace Hardware Co.; builders' hardware 292

Paralllne Paint Co.; roofers, building paper.. 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders *.!..122

Petersen H. M. A Co.; concrete 245

Pfingst, F. L.. hardwood

Pool, Jus. R.; iiouse mover and raiser 217

Qulmby A Harrelson; concrete work

Pbllfroih A Arm.slrong; hardware 2

Hae. James; stone contractor 56

Ralston Iron Works 175

Raymond Granite Co.; contractors for stone work..l65

Relgle A Jamleson; machine white wasliing 240

Remillaid Brick Co.; pressed stock and common

brick 278

Richardson A Gale; ma-sons and builders 828

RIchnmller, CJeo.; door opener 855

Riley John F.; masons and builders 829

Rtngrose, R.; nutson and builder 18

Robinson A (illlespie; contractors and builders.... Ill

Rocklin Granite (.0.; granite work 69

Rosenbaum, Fr. H.; glass 96

Rosendom. B; electrician „ „ M3

Uufllno A BianchI; nuirble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick 332

San Francisco Cornice Co 337

San Francisco jjumber Co Jo7

San Francisc<) Novelty and I'latlng Works. ..!.'.'". .1291

San Francisco Planing Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 288

San .lose Brick Co.; brick ![..!!!.. 6

Savage, M. J; con tractor and builder 322

Schr.'ider. O- Iron Works .'262

.^<'hrocder, Wm.;art glass ...„.'. 68

Scott A Van Arsdale LumberCo 108

Sessions. M. P 804

Smith. J. W.; carpenter ' 71

Smith A Young; building supplies !!! 374

Snell. K. L.; lime and pltisler 16

Snook W.S. A Son; plumbers 372

Soule Bros.; carpenters 61

I Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works; architect

lural terra cotUi 134

Stevens. F. M.; patent chimneys 15

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co 297

I Straub A Son, D; (Contractors and builders „...20O

St rat ton. J no. s.: hmisc mover ..362

.SuUnan, .1. 1' .; paititer and decorator 1

Sullivan. Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming ....148

Sweeney, G. C; plumber 135

Swett, Loof A Davenport; lumber 320

I Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co .!.!!....289

Tay. Geo. H., Co.; plumbers supplies 321

Tobin, J. R.; plasterer 173

Towle A Broad well !!!".*298

Trotter. John; contractor and builder ] !i89

Tupper, O. M.; lime 281

Tuttle, John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 79

Union LumberCo.; lumber 335

Vermont Marble Co .''_,

Vulcan Iron Works ."."284

Wagner. Henry F.; painting and decorator. .....! ^312

Wiigner, J. Ferd; mason and builder 181

Walker. George H.; carpenter ..367

Warren, C. A.; grading 272

Washburn A Moen Mnfg. Co ..810

' Washington Street Plaining Mill 48

Waterhouse, C. J 73

Watson. W. C; plasterer ]..„ 99

Weisman. Geo* contractor and builder .'... 57

Western Granite A Marble Co ....".1...3I6

Western Iron Works "[..."".171

White Bros.; carpenters Z.iZj2ff7

White [tros.; hardwood lumber «~....!]™,146

Whittle. H.; mason and builder ."""",' 60

Williams, F. A.; contractor and builder. ......178

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber [354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber .".'.."238

i Wilson. James A.; mason and builder """221

I Wilkie, Andrew; planing mill .......306

Wilkie Andrew, Jr., ..".,. 125

Western Expanded Metal A Fire Proofing Co...!....

Yates A Co.; paints 349

Young, S -T., grading and teaming ' 'sstj

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ARTIFICIAL STONE, >" »ll of .ts branches

(SCHILLINGER'S PATENT.)

SIDEWALK AND GARDEN WALK A SPECIALTY.

3 0 7 MONTGOMERY STREET, NEVADA BLOCK, SAN FRANCISCO

Sierra LumberCompany

Manufacturers of and Dealers in

Doors, Windows, Blinds, Sugar Pine.

Yellow Pine, Spruce and Fir Lumber.

t'orner Fourth and Channel streets, San Francisco

HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

Lawrence Scientific School

iFFEKS rOUUSES IN

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
Electrical Engineering.
Mining and Metallurgy
Architecture

Chemistry.

Geology.

Biology.

General Scif^s ce.

tScience for Teachers.

Anatomy nnd Physiology (as a preparation for Med-
ical Schoolai).

J'^oj- Descnjitive Parnphlei ajiply to

M. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary.

N. S SHALER, Dean. Cambridge, Mass.

SPEGIFY

THE WEATHERWAX

Patent Screwless Door Knob.

WEATHERPROOF.

"Bolles" Revolving

and Sliding Sash.

"Otieen" Overhead and MnlliDii Pulleys

Queen Aluminum Bronze Sash Ribbon.

Window Stop Adjuster.s and Specialties in Window

Hardware.

J. E. and L. L. Kennedy. Agents.

614 Hearst Building,

Telephone Red 91. S.n Francisco. C.l

It turns round and slides up
and down.

532 Byrne Building
Telephone Brown 371. Lo

Anqklc*, Ca

May, 1900. 1

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1 OlMTQOMER

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CAMPBELL A. PETTUS

CONTRACTORS,

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Is in use in San Francisco in all the leading
Hotels, Schools, Stores, vSaloons. Restau-
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Secretary.

w

M. BATEMAN

I\I.\NItFACT|!RKR OF

Wood Mantels, Interior Finish, Inlaid Floors.

Jtankf4, Offices, St<n-es und Steaiubimt^ Fitted i p

411 MISSION ST., Bet. 1st and Fiemout, SAN FRANCISCO, CAU

House of A. W. Pooley, Millwood, Cal.,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Eastland.

Mortar Colors and Brick Preservative

Cabot's Creosote
1 Shingle Stains.

The Original and Stand-
ard Shingle Stains, and
the only Creosote
Stains,

Cabot's Insulating
and Deafening 'Quilt'

A soft, elastic cushion
of dead air spaces. The
perfect sound deadener

For mortar staining and waterprooting brickwork.
Samuel Cabot, Sole Nlauffacturer, Boston, Mass.

Stock carried in San Francisco !i\-

CHAS. J. WATERHOUSE, 421 Market Street.

Stock carried in Los Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

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Your Own Gas for One Dollar.

California Gas Machine Go.

412-414 BATTERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

STANDARD
GAS

MACHINES

FOR LIGHTING, COOKING, HEATING AND POWER.

Best Light for Hotels,

Residences,

Public Buildings, Etc.

Hotel San Rafael, San Rafael; Hotel Belvidere, Belvidere; Holyoaks, Sausalito;
Eustadillo House, San Leandro, and others are lighted with this Machine.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

W. J. Cuthbertson,

Arohitect.

Flood Building, Room 93

Cor. Market and Fourth Stu.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Oliver Everett,

SUCCESSOR TO HUERNE & EVERETT,

ArchiUcts,

12C Kearny Street, - - Room 41,

BAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

T. J. Welsh,

ArchiUrl^

Boom M, nood Building, Comer Mark*! and

Fourth Streeia

Wm. Mooser &, Son

Architects
Rooma 62 and 63, No. U Orant Av«nue

SAN FRANCISCO.

Havens &, Toepke,

Architects,

FLOOD BUILDING, Boom 55.

San Francisco. Tel. Main 5129.

Chas. J. I. Devlin,

ArchiUct,
Supreme Court Building,

K. W. Cor. McAllister & Larkln Streeta,
3A.V FRANCISCO.

W. Curlett

Arehiiecl

Offices, 307 Phelan Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Wm. H. Armltage,

Archiled,

S19-S21 Phelan Building, Market Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Fred. B. Wood,

Architect.

2U PINE STREET, Room S7.

San Franclflco.

Albert Pissis,

Architect,

807 Sansome Street, Rooms 16 and 17 ,

SAN FRANCISCO.

M. J. Welsh,

ArcKUtct,
Omce, 1504 Market St., Cor. of th. Room* 7-8.
BAN FRANCISCO.
Beildeaca, 905 Treat Avenue.

Jas. E. Wolfe,

Architect.

FLOOD BUILDING Room 81.
San FranolBco, Gal. Take Elevator.

B. McDougall & Son,

ArchitecU,
330 Fine Street, Rooms 61 and 62,

SAN FRANCISCO.
Take the Elevator.

Chas. 8. Tllton,

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120-122 Fulton St., bet. Polk and Van New Ave'a

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PORTLAND CEMENTS:

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ROOSTER

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PHOENIX

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FACTS ABOUT PAINTS.

The best paint is made of White Lead, Zinc and Linseed Oil.
PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made of these materials only.
To make perfect paint these materials must be finely ground and thoroughly
mixed with heavy machinery.

PHOENIX PURE PAINT is made in that way.

During the past five years PHOENIX PURE PAINT has been the one
most generally specified by Architects on the Pacific Coast.

It is guaranteed absolutely pure and satisfactory on the building or we will
replace it with any material the architect may select.

DURESCO

The New "^^all finish or Washable Water Color.
Petrifies on the wall and will not crack or chip off.
Damp Walls do not affect it.

Can be washed any number of times and will not change color.
It strengthens the wall and prevents crumbling.
The strongest, mos* brilliant and most durable Wall finish made.

MANUFACTURED BY

. P. FULLER & CO.

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1340 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO.

TELEPHONE SOUTH 2S7.

CLAWSON'S PATENT HOOD OR
THRO A T AND ARCH -BAR COMBINED.

The arch-bar forms a bond for arch in brick
worli. The hood being bolted on tlie arch-bar,
forms a bond from brick work to mantel.

The throat is one solid piece, having lugs
admitting three (3) inches adjustment, to suit
depth of mantel.

This hood makes the bricklayer conform
with mantel man's work, and guarantees you
a safe chimney with a perfect draught.

Price, $2.50 for any size
from 18 to 26 inches.

Clawson's Patent Hoods, Thim-
bles and Chimneys, comply with
CLAWSON'S PATENT CHIMNEY. the new Fire Ordinance.

See CLAWSON'S LIVE

VENTILATOR. It is as
much better than a
dead one, as a live
man is of a dead man.

^LAWSON'S PATENT THIIVIBLE
se:imd

F-OR

saivirl-e:S|^^ SAMSON SPOT CORD,

You can tell at a glance that no other cord is substituted. Warranted free froii
waste and imperfections of braid.

j®"Send for illustrated cir-
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[Vol. XXI . No 6.

For a modern
house^ get mod-
ern things!!

Be up to date.

Consider^ in
building, the in-
numerable ad-
vantages and
economy of gas
grates.

Gas Grates.

Always ready.

Always clean.

Gets to work in-
stantly.

Expense stop-
ped when heat is
not needed. This
is not so with
coal.

Examine the various designs off Grates and Heaters off the

SAN FRANC/SCO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

DEPARTMENT

415_PIDST_ST™ET\_^

A modern home for a modern man, planned by an up-to-date Architect is
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116 Battery St.

San Francisco

PARAFFINE PAINT CO., Sole Manufacturers,

W. E. Dennison, Presiden

J. W. McDonald, Jk., Secretary.

116 BATTERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO

L. A. Steioeb, Manager.

STEIGER TERRA COTTA AND POTTERY WORKS.

IVIAIMURACXURERS OF"

HOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING, SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE, PRESSED BRICK.

ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA,

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Office and Yard:

TELEPHONE SOUTH 901

and 127 to 131 City Hah Ave.

1556 to 1564 MARKET ST

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June, 1900

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Ill

TE LEPMOIM E SOUTH 22^.

EAGLE SHEET METAL WORKS

WM . CRONAN I

Manufacturer of Plain and Ornanmental

copper and galvanized iron cornices

Tin, Iron, iSlate Roofing, Galvanized Iron Sky-liglits

and Cast-Zinc Work.

Steam. Hot Water and Warm Air Heating.

Power Fans for Heating and Ventilating Work.

REPAIRED AND PAINTED GENERAL JOBBING ATTENDED TO

ISJos. 1213 121s IVlarket Street, rSJear Ellghtt-i

SAIVJ F-FRAIMCISCO, CAU.

ROOFS

to IVES PATENT

window V<-iilil:iiiiiu ISoll.

•^-

WiiKhkn Kto|» tdjiiNter:

Window Hardware Specialties

Leaders with Architects and the Trade

Tiiirty page ( 'nlulu^uc mailed free.
Manufactured only by

HOBART B. IVES & CO,,

rsJevA/ Maver-i, Comr-l., LJ. S. A.

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niXON'SsjucA HRAPHITE PAINT

^OR TIN OR SHINGLE ROOFS AND IRON WORK. Tin roof, wdl p.iintcJ hrivt not re-

IT IS ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT AN EQUAL. quired repainting for .o to. s years

If you need any paint it will pay you to send for circular.

JOSEPH 151XON CRUCIBLE CO., Jersey City, N. J.
SAN FRANCISCO SALESROOMS 3 0 4 MARKET STREET.

D. H. GULICK

CHAS WETHERBEE ^ ZELLERBACH & SONS

GULICK & WETHERBEE
Plumbing and Gas Fitting

ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ALL WORK

210 iVIason Street

San Francisco

TELEPHONE BUSH 16

IMPORTERS

AND

DEALERS

IN

PAPER

ALL
KINDS

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN

ASSOCIATION BUILDING

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Bet. Sansome and Battery, San Francisco.

TELEPHONE 1133

Free! Free!

Free!

A Life Size Portrait — Crayon, Pastel
or Water Color FREE.

oxcrxxn

Tie M Till

In order to inliodiioe our cxcrllctii work, we will
make ti> am" oiu' sciulins: us a [tlictn, n Life Size Por-
trait—Crayon. Pasicl .ir \\ att-r Cnloi- Portrait— Free
of charge. Small jihoto inoinplly returned. Kxaet
likeiiessaiid liiulil^ arlislie finish ^'uaranleed. Send
your photo at oiu-e lo

C. L. MARECHAL ART CO., r,,, >r , ,- ^,1,1, n

:sis r.iiii SI.. i»Hll:is. Toxns. ^ n^se Moiiliuiiizs nix- more nerfect lli:m Iimiiu work :ni«l at a v '-y small per ^■^^n^ o\ co

CARVED WOOD

MOULDINGS

by Machine.

No.13 E. D. 5 Inch

Not Pressed or Burned. Not Metal but Wood

Grand Rapids Carved Moulding Co.

23 i 25 MYRTLE ST.
snri'li A YOVNW As«nt!i. T2X NAKKKT !iT.. .Sun Frandsco. Cal.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Voi,. XXI. No. 6.

Expanded Metal Concrete

MONOLITHIC

Construction

THE BEST SYSTEM OF FIREPROOFING IN GENERAL PRACTICE TO-DAY

APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARACTER OF BUILDING.

Expended Metal Lathing)'^ "'

e standard in all markets, and is specified by all leading architects.
For detailed information address :

Northwestern Fxjianded Metal Co.,
Central p^xpanded Metal Co.,
Eastern Expanded Metal Co.,
Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co. of Pgli.,
New York Expanded Metal Co.,
Southern Expanded Metal Co.,

Chicago Expanded Metal Fiieproofing Co., - - - Chicago

Pittsbui-g Merritt AComiiany, - . . . Pliihidelphla

Hoston Huftalo Expanded Mtfal Co., - - - Buffalo

- Pittsburg We.'itern Expanded Metal & Fireprooflng Co., - San Francisco

New York St. Louis Expanded Metal Fireproofing Co., - - St. Louis

■Washington The Expanded Metal and Fireprnofing Co., Ltd., - - Toronto

BUILDING NEWS,

BIIII.DIN11 NEWS.

„ ... , . J T^ ,.■ , ■ .., Harrison near 14th. Concrete worli, etc; 0, Estate

Ashlmry near Paae. To biiild. o, D. liinsteni; cost ,„ ... r, . ^, ■ «■ • j t

' - of B. W oerner; a, C. A. Meussilorfler; signed, June

*"•"*' ' II; filed, ,Iune H; 00818.^73. Carpentry, etc; c, Howe

Broadway near Buchanan- To build; o, J. L. Flood : * Hippely; signed, June li; ni. d, June 14; cost }3180.

a, J. E. Kraft; superintendents, Mahoney Bros; eort

JIOO.OOO.

Bush near Leavenworth. Brick work, etc; o, Frank
Maskey; a, Hauens & Toepke; c, Jas. D. Fennell; cost j
S1G73. Plural)ing, etc; c, W. F. Wilson; cost 81635. i
Carpentry, etc; c, Walker Bros; cost $8724.

California and Front. AUejations and additions;
o, Mrs. Annie J. Boardman and Mrs. H. F. Tompkins
a, A. Sutton; signed, June 18; filed, June lil; cost
$33,000. Plumbing, etc; c, Ickelheiraer Bros; cost
88300. Heatlngetc- c.G.H.Tay; cost S23L'0. Elevators
etc; c, Cahill &. Hall; cost $4500.

California and Montgomery. Fireproofing, etc; o,
Alvinza Hayward' a, G. W. Percy; c. Western Ex-
panded Metal and Fireproofing Co; signed, May 29;
filed, June 1; cost 811,370. Brick work, etc; c, Thos.
W. Butcher; cost 818,880.

Clay and Spruce. Grading; o. G. F. Terschuren; a^
E. J. Vogel; c, Julian E. Carey; signed, June 5; filed,
June 7; cost 81420.

Clay and Laurel. Carpentry, etc; o, Edward Vogel
a, E. J. Vogel; cost 85270. Plumbing, etc; c, G. ti.
Sweeney; signed, cost 81000.

Devisadero near Grove. E.\cavatif)n, etc; o, E. B.
Jennings; a, McDougall Bros; c, Wilson &. Long;
ilgned and died, May 31; cost 84815.

Devisadero near Oak. To build; o, Thos, H;tncock'
c, J. T. Lorenzen* cost 85550.

' Lyon near McAllister. To build; o, H. Dederky;
c, Wilson & Long; signed, June 11; filed, June 28; cost
85200.

BVILDIHro STEW.S.

M.ison near Eddy. To build;o, J. N. Kowalsky
a, Mooser &. Son; c. Petterson & Perssou; signed, June
19; filed, June 21; cost 811,805.

McAllister near L rkin. Five-slory brick; o, L. H.
Sly; cost 850,000.

Market nt-ar 2d. Excavations- o, C. H. Voigbtr a,
Salfield &L Kohlberg; c, J. .\. Wilson; signed and filed,
June 28; cost J2680.

Market near 6th. Alterations and additions; o, J.
D. Phelan; a, Wm. Curlett; signed, June 29; filed,
June 29; cost 85696.

Market St. No. 718. .■Mterallons; o, S. N. Wood .4
Co- a, Copeland & Pierce; c, MollerA Lass; cost 85;?85.

Market near 4th. Steel and iron work; o, Claus
I Spreckels; a, Reid Bros; c. Pacific Rolling Mill Co;
signed, June 28; filed, June 28; cost 8.'i875.

Market near 6t>'. Elevators; o, Hale Bros; a, Reid
Bros; signed, June 7; filed, June 7; cost811,850.

Noe near Hill. To build; o, F. P. Landon; c, Bletch
& Lansing; signed, June 19; filed, June 21; cost 822C0.

O'Farrell near Laguna. Additions and alterations;
o, Jas. Hunplirey; a, Shea & Shea; signed and filed,
June 14; cost 82100.

Twenty-first and ;.Sanchez. Cottage: o, John F.
Rau; a, Rousseau & Son; c, S. B. Kress; signed, June
27; filed, June 28; cost 81855.

Utah near Sacramento. To build; o, M. Dettling;
a, Nathaniel Blalsdell; c. C. P. Moore; signed, June
5; filed, June 7; cost $2400.

Vallejo near Fillmore. To build; o, Jos. Seeley; c,
C. C. Murphy; filed, June '28; cost $7700.

Van Ness Ave. near California. Plastering; o, Wm.
B. Bradbury; c, McKendrick & Mellon; signed, June
21; filed, June 22; cost 19 cts. per squareyd.

Washington near Buchanan. Carpentry, etc; o, M,
S. Lowenlhal; a, .Salfield &. Kohlberg; signed, June
25; filed, June 28; cost $6494.

Eddy near Franklin. Plastering, etc; o, August Post near Grant Ave. Plumbing, etc; o, Crocker
Petzold; a, Martin A CollVy c, Frank Coghlaii- signed 1 Kslate Co; a, Tharp & Holmes; c, Richard Rice; cost
May -S,; filed. May 31; i-osl $1474. $2787.

Ellis near Franklin, To build; o, Lando Bros; a,
P. Schwerdt; cost 810,000.

Ellis near Jones. Baising, ctc;o. Dr. Haitland Law
a, Fred H. Meyer; c, Chas. M. iiepew; signed, June
28; filed, June 29; cost 85676.

fr ult<jn near Devisadero. To build: o, Geo. P. Allen
a, August Nordiii; signed, June 6: filed, June 8; cost
$11,650. Painting; c, K. Zelinsky; cost $10:i5. Lathing
and plastering; c, J. F. Cheesewright; cost 81300. |

Golden Gate Ave. To build; o, Marcus Franklin; a
P. Schwerdt; c, Jones, Peterson & Koundtree; cost
$5ft50.

Golden (Jute near Jones. Plumbing; o, Maximilian
Neumann; a, Martens A Coircy; c, W. F. Wilson;
signed, June 4; filed, June 9; cost 81574. Galvanized \
Iron, etc; c, .S. F- Cornice Co- cost $2690.

Post [near iS'ason. Carpentry work; o, Olympic
Cluit; a. Shea & Shea; c, B. Dreyer; signed. May 31;
filed, ;June 9; cost $7J48. Plambing, etc; c, W. F.
Wilson; cost $10,448. Tiling work; c, Lowry A Daly;
cost $2193.

Sacramento near Drumm. Two-stsry brick; o, A.
M. Ebbetts; a, C. A. Meussdorfier; c, Jones, Peterson
A'Rountree; signed, June 19; filed, June 21; cost
$11,945.

Seventeenth near Castro. To build; o, Harmon A
Emily Veeder; signed and filed, June 13; cost 83400.

Shotwell near ^'Oth. To build; o, John .Schroeder; a,
Martens A CotTey: c, Robert Trost; signed, June 5;
filed, June 7; cost82650.

Sutler iH-ur INiwell. Concrete work; o, A. B. Mc-
Creery; a, Altiert l*iKsis; c, H. L. Peterson; signed,
May .SI; filed, June 6; cost $1293.

June, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECr AND BVlLDING NEWS.

W^-^'^'- MAMUFACTURERS OF
?TOLLOW TILE FIRE PROOFING
■SALnr GLAZED SEWER. PIPE ^

j-^RCHlTpCTURAL TE]RI^.@TIA h

[pressed BRBCK - HOLLOW DR5CK j
PAVING BRJCK - - - DRi»^lN TILK /
fCHDMNEY- PIPE — AHD * ^ TOPS,

'flower - poxa -VASES -etc'

VI

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 6.

R. S. CHAPMAN

MANURACXUREIR OR

CHAPMAN FIRE HOSE REEL

14 & 16 FREMONT STREET.

San Francisco, Cal.

vSellmg Agent for American Fire Engine Co., Seneca Falls, N. Y., and Cincinnati, O. Chas. T. Holloway & Co., Balti-
more, Md. The Seagrrave Co., Golumbn.s, Ohio. Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.
Western Rubber Co., San Francisco, Cal. Geo. C. Hale, Kansas City, Mo. Vajen-Bader Co., Indian-
apolis, la. R. Beaumont, Kankakee, 111. John H. Clay, Philadelphia. Pa.

ScotI & Vin Arsflalfi LilieF Co.

MATT HARRIS, Manager.

\VIh.1.'S:i1<' and Retail l.k-alers in

THE NATIONAL BUILDER

Each number contains a complete set o1
I Architects plans for a low priced building.

I*ill»li>*lM-4l :it 4'lii<:i;;4>. 111.

Main Ofiict*, Adams Express Building,
I 185 Dearljorn street.

It. inaintaiu- its standard as a high class practical
Buildere' Journal.

YeEBow Pine selected for Natural Finish

\A/. D. HOBRO,

Redwodil, White Ci'dur, Oregon Pine, 8priice .Shelving, Curly Redwood, Burl, Shingles, qi ■ JO T'**

Millsat IJl-TON. M. ■Cloud Rivcl- Tf.i.mo ,fe M AXWELI,, Siskiyou Co. I r'UIIIUCi CtllU Udo rlLlCl,

Office and Yards: 728-730 Washington Street,

CORNER FIFTH AND BRANNAN STREETS opposite the Fia/.a, sas Francisco.

San Francisco

SUGAR AND YELLOW PINE.

R. W. Cargoes Furnished

TELEPHONE SOUTH 173

Work done at Reasonalile Rates. All orders

prfiniplly attended to. Res. 2*513 Clay St.,

bet. Steiner and Pierce

TELEPHONE RED 725

THE HERMANN SAFE CO.

417-423 Sacramento St. San Francisco, Cal.

UOMISl (-TE R IVI A ISl rvj , President.

MANUFACTURERS OF

FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF
SAFES AND VAULTS

EXPERT SAFE OPENING AND REPAIRING.

CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL IRON WORK

Architecfs should receive estimates from us before
ordering elsewhere.

Received Hii^liest Award wherever Esliibiteil.

GENERAL INDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTS.

CLASSIFIED INDEX.
Architects.
Artificial Stone.

<; Iliiau. <_ico

Brick Preservative

( 'aljcl's

Cement

W. U. I i race* To,.

Chimneys Patent.

Clausiin

Engineers.

■I'llton, Chas. .S

Filters.

Itapid Safi-fy Killi-r I'c.

Furniture and Upholstery.

I'.ali-riian, W

Hardware

^alc A 'I'lMVIli' I,ncli Co

Iron Works

Wesli rn Iron Wnrlts

Iron Cornices.

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Incandescent Lamps

General Kleelin- ('<>

Lumber.

Scotland \'an Ai'siialc..

Sierra Lunil>er Co.

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HateniaTi xiii

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Paper

Zellerbach * Sons viii

P. and }i. liuildin^ Paper v

CaliDt'sShcaihiiiK and Deadening Quill.... xiii
W. & P. liuilding Paper ix

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Plumbers and Gasfitters

Hobn., W. 1) xlv

iiulirh A Wetherbee Ill

Sash Locks.

Ives, H. B. ,<: Co xiv

Sew^er Pipes.

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Sash Lines.

Samson (Virdai^e Worlts xvi

Shingle Stains.

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t'ai itic Kcrininy and Roofing Co i,x xiii

Terra Cotta.

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University

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Window Cord.

Sanisun Cnrdaue Works .*. xvi

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HERE is little foreseen at the present time
that will stand in the way of the extensive
erection of buildings in the conmercial portion
of this city, for at least two years to come.
Beyond that time, we would hesitate to pre-
dict ; not because we are dubious of the fate
of our city, but because we cannot foretell what fluctuating
influence might divert the trend of things from buijding to
some other line of investment and progress. However, that
latter possibility is scarcely a possibility at all ; the demand
here for new, commodious and modern business buildings is
too obvious. To imagine that the good start of last year
and of this will fritter itself away on either less worthy
structures, or upon none at all, is to misjudge indications
that are already manliest. We are noticing new structures
on every hand ; to trace the individual causes of these build-
ings would be to trace them to an identical motive, increase

of room due to surety beyond speculation of industrial ex-
pansion.

Whatever steps the Board of Public Works may take for
guiding our improvements, the welfare of our city, structural
and commercial, should be in no wise hampered or retarded
by acts that are of injustifiable precaution or of self assertive
discrimination; faults which may be thus courteously termed,
but in plainer language might be put down as injustice and
favoritism. Local maladministration of the building laws
can do much to injure the progress of a city. The necessity
of having these interests in the hands of conscientious ex-
perts is vitally important.

Not only this, but the sponsors of the city's rights build-
ing should be accessible to all demands whether granted or
not, and at all times. Too long has the authority of the
building laws been vested in a vanishing quantity ; some-
times in one department, sometimes in another ; and when

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seriously pressed under one head it was known to drop
suddenly out only to reappear in some other. The machinery
of approach was difficult and severe ; the regulation work-
ing of your "pull" was deemed an unquestionable advantage
if not a necessity. And when driven to an issue, the regu-
lation, either favorable or unfavorable, would emanate from
some unexpected source ; if it was the former, satisfaction
closed the eyes of inquiry, if the latter, no one was to
blame since all disclaimed responsibility and the fountain of
authority was obscured by a thicket of red tape and political
machinations that were too dense to reward any grouping.
It was enough to know and to appreciate, but not enough
to give the index of comdemnation.

Let us hope that we have seen the last of this system ; let
us hope it passed away with the old regime. Let us demand
its utter extinction, and make the new what it should be,
honest, fair and good.

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AS OPPOSED TO ARCHITEC-
TURE IN AMERICA.

PAPER READ BY MR. ERNEST FLAGG BEFORE THE SECOND

ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL

LEAGUE OF AMERICA, AT CHICAGO,

JUNE 9, 1900.

T NO TIME since the Europeans first
began to build in America has there been
anything which might properly be called
an American style of architecture. There
have been American ways of building, as,
for instance, our high buildings with the
skeleton construction, and the cast-iron fronts of thirty or
forty years ago, but the decorative features have been used
in accordance with passing fashions, supposedly modeled on
European usage, with no such modification as would stamp
them with what might be called an air of nationality, or
else they have been extraordinary attempts by individuals at
originality. None of these attempts have met with popular
favor.

All the so-called "styles" of the past have been created
by a slow system of evolution from what has gone before,
accomplished by the combined effort of all the minds en-
gaged, working along the same lines, each one contributing
his infinitesimal share to the never-ending process — a process
whicli is precisely similar to that which produces our
fashions in dress. No one knows exactly who is responsible
for the change, but we can see that change is always in pro-
gress ; to the uninitiated it may not seem very apparent
from year to year, but if we compare the fashions in dress
at intervals of ten or fifteen years, the change is striking
enough for anyone to distinguish. vSo it is in architecture,
though, owing to the nature of the materials used, change
occurs more slowly. If we study the history of architecture
in Europe, we shall find thai, from the tenth centnr\-, all
the great changes in style were simultaneously common to
all the countries. Thus we find in practically all European
countries at about the same epoch the styles which are
classified in a general way as Romanesque, Gothic, Renais-
sance, Rococo, etc., but in each country or province, .soon
after their introduction, they assume a distinctive local
character. We also find that some one country is in advance

of the others, and that every great change spreads rapidly
from the place where it was first developed, to all the other
countries, but that the minor changes do not spread rapidly,
and are confined generally to the different localities where
they originate, and go to make the local or national distinc-
tions of the general style. It is natural that, as communi-
cation becomes more rapid between different sections, these
local differences should disappear, and this is exactly what
we find has happened. In France, for instance, during the
Gothic epoch, we find distinct local characteristics in the
different provinces — thus the Burgundian, Aquitanian,
Touranian, those of the Isle de France, etc.— while to-day
the style is national, or we may say, Parisian

Now it seems not at all unlikely that the causes which
have led to the breaking down of the barriers between the
different provinces of one country will in future operate to
break down the barriers between the different countries —
that local characteristics will become less and less pronounced
and that even the minor changes in the fashion of building
will tend to become more world-wide. This is exactly what
has occurred in the fashions for dress. Local distinctions
are rapidly passing away, and a dress that is tashionable to-
day in Paris is also fashionable in New York Berlin, Rome,
Saint Petersburg, London, and in every other civilized capital.
If France leads in this respect, and the others follow, it must
be because there is in the French mind a quality which fits
it to lead in such matters, for the bondage of the other
nations is entirely voluntary.

Owing to the peculiar situation of America and to the
natural independence and lack of reverence of the American
mind, the course of architecture here has presented an
anomaly in the development of style, and rules which apply
elsewhere do not seem to apply here. Nevertheless, it is
very certain that the process of development which works
everywhere else will in time be found working here ; indeed,
it becomes more evident daily that this process is already
well under way. The foundation for any such development
must necessarily begin with the schools. In every European
country we fina that, before the young men begin to build,
they undergo a long process of training, either in schools or
as apprentices, to fit them for the work. In the past we
have thought such preparation unnecessary. Almost every
young American, as soon as he is able to draw a straight
line, has felt himself competent to undertake any work of
architecture, and not only that, but he has found that most
people have been ready to agree with him in this way of
thinking. People having large sums to invest, if not willing
to intrust them to him at the start, have been willing to do
so after a few years, when he is supposed to have had the
necessary experience. These methods still hold true in
many places to-day. Physicians, engineers, lawyers and
other professional men must have been properly trained be-
fore they are employed ; not so with architects. Most em-
ployers, indeed, feel that they are very good architects them-
selves, and few have any distinct notion of what constitutes
an architectural training.

This is an entirely unnatural state of affairs, and no one
who understands the American mind can believe that it will
last. Indeed, there is, at the present time, every indication
that it will not last. Schools of architecture multiply on
every side — young men flock abroad to seek architectural
training, and the results of this movement are already be-
ginning to be apparent in our architecture. Fortunately this
force is a unifying one. I say fortunately, though I doubt
if it could be otherwise. The great majorit}- of our students

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THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

43

are thinking and working in the same style, though this
can by no means be said of our practicing architects. They
are for the most part still borrowing from any epoch of
antiquity, or designing in a style of their own invention, as
the fancy seizes them. They deprecate what they call the
"Frenchifying" of American architecture, as if there were
any such thing as American architecture in the hodge-podge
which we see about us.

In the meantime, the French influence is slowly but surely
but surely predominating. Our young men go to Paris and
become convinced of the wisdom of the Frence methods.
From the great masters of the French school, under whose
iufluence they are brought, they imbibe such logical, reason-
able and convincing instruction, that I do not believe it
possible tor a young man anxious to learn, to come away
unconvinced. The converts which the.se men make after
they return, among the young men who themselves are not
able to go abroad, are as ten to one.

A revolution is in full progress among us, and it is be-
ginning just where it ought to begin, that is, with the
students. Let no one mistake the introduction of what ap-
pears to be modern Frence architecture as only a passing
fancy to go the way of the " Richardson ian Romanesque,"
"Queen Anne" and "Italian Renaissance." It is an en-
tirely different affair. It means much more than appears on
the surface. The French resemblance is only an incident ;
it may indeed, soon pall and pass away, but the movement
means that the principles which the French use are being
introduced here, and these will last because they are founded
on good taste, guided by common sense. Henceforth Ameri-
can architects are to be properly instructed before they en-
ter upon their duties. American architecture is not to be
"Frenchified," unless France can dominate the fashions of
the world in building by her taste and skill, as she has
dominated them in dress. The movement means that our
architects of the future will apply to the art in this country
the same logical reasoning, and that they will have the same
careful preparation for the work, that helps the Frenchman
to lead the world in the fine arts. It also means that, in the
future, the whole body of American architects are to work
together along the same lines — to think in the same style.
Thus we are about to enter upon a course which will make
possible the evelution of a national style of our own, or per-
haps enable us to set the fashion for the world. — Cotistruclion
News.

THE MANUFACTURER OF TERRA-COTTA AND ITS USE
AS A BUILDING MATERIAL.

lERRA-COTTA HAS BESN manufactured for
twenty-five centuries or more, but in its early
history it was used for tablets and statuettes in-
stead of for structural purposes. The Greeks
and Romans employed it very successfully for
ornamental forms, and early as the fourteenth
'" ■ ' century, in Italy, entire facades of great beauty

were constructed of this material, and from that time it grew
rapidly in favor.

Terra-cotta is almost always made into hollow blocks,
formed with webs inside to give additional strength and to
keep the pieces true while drying and burning. Solid blocks
of clay will neither dry nor burn uniformly and do not hold
their shape, besides the length of time required for burning

would depend on the size of the block, making it impracti-
cable to burn different sizes in the same kiln. The hollow
form obyiates this difficulty by securing a nearly uniform
thickness throughout, and the handling, setting and support-
ing of overhanging members, is greatly facilitated because
of the lightness of the material. By this method of manu-
facture the blocks can readily be made to conform to steel
supporting members, for which they usually serve the
double purpose of an ornamental covering and fire-proofing.
In describing the manufacture of terra-cotta the natural
order will be to follow the work through the factory, step by
step, from the time the contract for the work is received
until the finished product is fitted and marked, ready for
shipment to the building. It is necessary to have a com-
plete system of classifying and indexing the work,
thoroughly identifying each piece of every job, as well as
the molds and drawings for the same, so that its stage of
progress in the factory or at the building may be known at
any time. A complete set of the architect's drawings for
the proposed building is sent to the factory with the order
for the terra-cotta. This includes the general drawings for
the building, all steel diagrams, and the .scale and full size
details of the terra-cotta work, though some architects pre-
fer not to detail all the work in advance, but have the terra-
cotta company submit full size drawings, during the pro-
gress of the work, of sections and profiles and even of orna-
mental work which they propose to use. This gives the
architect an opportunity to re-study and modify his scale
details. All the drawings furnished are sent to the drafting
room at the factory, where accurate and complete shop
drawings are made of all the terra-cotta work. They show
its relation to the steel and to all other work with which it
may come in contact, and locate all necessary anchor holes.
The dividing into courses and blocks is carefully studied,
and then laid out and figured on the working drawings.
As the jointings of the work may be of great importance,
making or marring the appearance of the design, they should
be submitted to the architect for approval. If the ordinary
vertical joint can not be placed in a suitable position on
ornamented work, it may sometimes either follow a curved
line of the design or cross the lines of the ornament in a
normal direction, the latter being the better way. Pieces
jointed in any other way are not likely to join properly on
account of unequal shrinkage. In work having an orna-
mental pattern repeated, the joint can generally be placed
either between the patterns or in the centre of each.

The number of different molds required will depend largely
upon the way in which the work is divided, and it may
happen that the system of jointing best suited to the design
will not be the cheapest to execute. For economy in manu-
facture, the molds should be relatively large, since it costs
more to press a great number of small pieces thana smaller
number of larger pieces. In general, the most economical
size for molds varies between two and eight cubic ftet, de-
pending on the shape and character of the block ; but, if
necessary, the work can be made in much larger pieces. In
architectural sculpture, where jointing is objectionable,
pieces may be made as large as thirty or more cublic feet
and weighing a half to three-quarters of a ton ; and complete
column shafts, ten to twelve fett long, have been made in
one piece. However, there is great risk in attempting such
large w'ork in which a slight variation of line is so detri-
mental, as the plain or fluted column. If the column is
ornamented, then a variation would not be so conspicuous.
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est number of pieces possible niaj- be made in the same mold
and be oftlie same length; but this may give undesirable joint-
ing in one or more places. Adaptability to the design must
be secured first and economy in manufacture afterwards.
The working drawings dispose of all these matters and pre-
sent the work as it will be in the completed building.
These drawings follow, or rather direct, all the work through
the factory ; being continually in use by the draughtsmen,
pressers, finishers, burners, fitters, makers, shippers and
setters. Copies are kept on file all the time, and if any
piece gets lost or destroyed before being set in the building,
a duplicate may be produced by their aid.

After the working drawings have been approved a full-
sized detail is made of each different kind of piece shown,
corresponding with the figured dimensions on the working
drawings and in accordance with the architect's details.
They are to be used in making the plaster models, and are
made larger than full size to allow for the shrinkage of the
clay in drying and burning. For this purpose a shrinkage
scale is used to lay out the details instead of the standard
scale. It is sometimes called an expansion scale, and has its
true length greater than the standard and its divisions in-
creased in like proportion. A scale measuring i25y inches
per foot is called a Sa-inch shrinkage scale and others are
similarly named, 34-inch, Js-inch, i-inch, etc., shrinkage
scales. The shrinkage of different clays varies from about
i/f inch to 2 inches per foot in each direction, but clays
having a shrinkage of either of these extremes are not suit-
able for manufacturing into terra-cotta for reasons that will
be explained below. The usual shrinkage of terra-cotta
clays varies from Sg inch to i inch per foot, about two thirds
of this amount occuring in the drying and the remainder in
the burning.

The plaster details are next sent to the plaster shop, where
the molds are made. A full size, shrinkage scale, plaster of
Paris model is made for each piece shown in the plaster de-
tails. Various methods are used in making these models,
but generally a metal templet, having the exact reversed
profile of the required model, is run on a straight edge to
produce straight running pieces and on the circumference
of a circle or an ellipse to produce those curves. Curved
work of more irregular form, such as consoles, brackets, and
scroles, may be modeled in the soft plaster with a templet
by the hand and eye, or the curved part of such models may
be carved after the plaster has hardened. If the work is
yet more complex, it should be left for the modelers to make
in clay. If the design calls for ornamented mouldings, the
background of the plaster model is left low so that the orna-
ment may be added in clay by the modelers. To obtain
models with mitres, angles, or returns, two pieces, straight
or curved, are sawn to the required mitre angle and cemented
together with fresh plaster.

Models requiring ornament are now sent to the modeling
department, where this is added in clay by expert modelers.
The great variety and the high class of ornamental work
now in demand makes it necessary for a first-class terra-cotta
company to keep a large force of artists to do the modeling.
In rare cases an architect reserves the right to select the
modeler who is to mould his work. In such instances the
company doing the work is required to provide him with a
suitable room and all necessary appliances to work with,
such as clay, framing, scaffolding, etc. Occasionally the
architect will have the molding done under his personal
supervision, and furnish the models complete ready for use,
a certain specified amount being deducted from the contract

price to pay for the modeling. This is done not only to in-
sure good work, but from a desire to .stamp the work with
an individual touch and taste. In such cases it is usual to
specify that all models and molds are to be destroyed on
completion of the work, and that no copies of them are to
be preserved. When fhe modeling is done at the factory
and by the company, as nearly all of it is, the architect
either examines the models or has photographs of them sub-
mitted for his approval.

If there is much ornamental work and only a few pieces
are required from certain molds, it will naturally be quite
expensive. In case there is but a single piece required of
some model, which often happens in the key for an arch or
a decorated panel, it is cheaper and quicker to model the
piece in terra-cotta clay direct, not making any plaster
model or mold, and this is often done, both for plain and
ornamental work. If there are but a very few pieces of an
extremely complex nature it may be better to model them
in terra-cotta direct. Where there is heavily projecting
ornamental work on a plain molded background, such as
lions' heads, gargoyles, etc,, on a cornice, vi'hich would
make an inconvenient form to mold, the background pieces
may be pressed separately by the pressers and the ornament
added by the modelers while the block is yet in a plastic
condition. Work that is to be deeply undercut can be
modeled to great advantage in this way, and effects may be
obtained that are impossible in cut stone. Delicate gothic
ornament can be entirely undercut and raised free from the
background, except at a few necessary points of contact,
giving light and shade effects and suggestions of plasticity
and of modeling which are unknown in stone or marble. In
this process each piece, instead of being a duplicate of one
model, is modeled separately and shows the little accidental
and intentional variations which reveal the true artist. For
architectural sculpture, the entire work is modeled in clay
without the use of a plaster background, and the modeler
either works from the architect's full size details, the plaster
details, the architect's scale drawings, photographs of orna-
ment, models already approved, or composes under instruc-
tions from the architect.

When the clay ornament has hardened sufficiently, the
models are sent back to the plaster shop to have the molds
cast upon them. These are also made of plaster of paris, in
slabs about two inches thick or more, depending on the
size and shape of the model. The number and shape of the
slabs also depends on the form of the model, for the mold
must be so made that the model will slip from it, or rather
so the mold may be taken from the model a piece at a time,
and afterward from the block of terra-cotta which has been
pressed into it. A very complicated and irregular piece may
require a mold made in many pieces. For work that is
irregularly undercut, small pieces of the mold must be fitted
under and between projections in such a way that they may
be removed without injuring the block of clay, but for most
models it is sufficient to have one slab on each of five sides,
leaving the back open. These slabs are fitted to each other
accurately and in such a way that the blocks pressed into
the molds are exactly alike and uniform in size. In fact,
the mold .serves this purpose as well as if it was made in one
piece like a box ; but unlike a box mold, it may be taken off
the block, after it is pressed, a piece at a time. Of course,
it would be impossible to use a mould in one piece for terra-
cotta as is done in the manufacture of bricks. By this
method a mold may be made for any piece that may ever be
designed, no matter how irregular it may be. Having de-

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termined the number and shape of the pieces making up the
mold, they are cast in plaster upon the model, one at a time,
and allowed to harden. The soft plaster receives a perfect
impression of all lines and surfaces of the model with an
accuracy that it would be impossible to secure in any other
way, and as long as the mold is uninjured it will produce
exact duplicates of the original model. If it is a small mold.
the plaster of paris is strong enough in itself, but for large
molds it must be re-enforced by embedding small bars of iron
in it, so it will withstand the force used in pressing the
terra-cotta. The pieces are fitted to each other and secured
by clamps and are then ready for use. These molds are
very durable, considering the material of which they are
made, but they wear out by crumbling at the edges if used
too long or too often. The plaster naturally takes up some
moisture from the wet clay and becomes softened at the thin
edges, but if allowed to dry after using each time they will
last longer. A mold for ordinarily plain work will last to
press from sixty to ninety blocks. If it has much ornamen-
tal work, with many fine lines and thin edges, it will not
last for more than thirty or forty. Any number of molds
can be cast on one model. It may happen on a large build-
ing that there will be as many as a thousand pieces of terra-
cotta alike, and this would require ten to fifteen molds, de-
pending on the nature of the piece.

One of the great difficulties with the manufacture of terra-
cotta is the unequal and irregular shrinkage of different
pieces. So long as this exists it is impossible for mouldings
to always member perfectly or run in a true straight line in
the finished work. The best developed factories produce
work that overcomes these defects in a great measure, but
there are always uncertainties on account of ihis feature in
the clay. If the clay was perfectly homogeneous it might
yet be impossible to secure exactly uniform shrinkage be-
cause of the inequalities of volume at the angles and inter-
sections of the shell, though an effort is made to secure uni-
form thickness of all walls and webs of each block. These
difficulties are greatest in the production of plain ashlar
work, for it is a hard problem indeed to keep the face of
every block in a true plane, and without this the wall will
have a wavy appearance. Where the requirements are very
exacting it is often necessary to put a.shlar blocks on the
rubbing bed. The extra precaution taken in making the
shell thicker and using more webs, together with the proba-
bility of having to rub some of it into a plane surface after
burning, makes ashlar more expensive than would be sup-
posed.

To be Continued.

ILLUSTRATIONS in this number were submitted by
Messieurs Barbaud & Bauhain, Architects, in the Phebe
Hearst Competition.

A WORK OF ART.

IN THE COLUMBARIUM of the I. O. O. F. Cemetery
can be seen a beautiful work of art of home production,
and being nearly side by side with works of a similar nature

that were imported from art centers i > the east and Europe ;
comparisons can readily be made.

We refer to the exquisite window recently placed there by
Mr. H. Braunschweiger in memory of his wife the late
Elicse Braunschweiger.

"Faith, Hope and Charity " are represented by three
figures of nearly life size, the design and composition are
not copied but originals and are perfect, the coloring rich
and delicate.

The figure of "Hope" is a portrait of Mrs. Braun-
schweiger when a girl, and is prounced, by those who knew
her at that time, a perfect likeness.

The allegorical figures form the central feature, they are
burned on antique cathedral glass set together with lead
strips, the latter being done so artistically that it enhances
the design, instead of marring the beauty of the same as is
often the case with stained glass windows.

Surrounding the figure panel the design is architectural
in treatment, mosaic art glass without any painting being
employed to produce the desired effect.

A pediment at the base, with inscription and an urn over
the central part, supports two pilasters, which in turn sup-
port a richly ornamented arch, the keystone of which is a
cartouche, surmounted by a cherubs head, the spandrils on
either side of the arch are similarly embellished.

The tout ensemble as well as every detail of this window
is beautiful in the extreme and reflects great credit on the
"California Art Glass Works" of this City the firm that
produced the same.

48

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS.

Vol. XXI. No. 6.

VALUABLE INFORMATION CULLED FROM OUR EXCHANGES.

THE BUILDING regulations of many English towns are
founded upon those of London, without going quite so
far in the direction of restraint. Those of the chief continen-
tal cities generally go somewhat further, especially in respect
of the hights of buildings. Thus in Paris the front wall
cannot, in the widest streets, be carried higher than about
65 feet ; in Vienna the hight of dwelling hou.ses may not,
as a rule, be more than about 77 feet, while the floor level of
the topmost story must not be higher than 62 feet, nor may
there be more than five stories in the hight of the hou.se,
says Carpentry and Building. In Loudon no limit of hight
is actually fixed. The normal hight is 80 feet, but a wall
may be carried as high as the public authority shall permit.
In Sweden the regulations seem to touch the question of
taste in a rather important way. The front of a house must
not be painteil white, but some color inoffensive to the eye.
In other respects the continental regulations are generally
more restrictive than ours — except as to balconies, the width
of which, to the extent of about 4 feet, is legalized ; while
with us this (one of the most romantic features of the eleva-
tion) has, in every case, to pass through the chastening fire
of the public authority, particularly if it overhangs the
public way.

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LIPPINCOTT'S Magazine for Jnly contains six summer
stories — "An Anti-climax" a complete novel Ellen
Olney Kirk and five short stories by Marion Harland, Beulah
Marie Dix, Samuel Minturn Peck, Martha Wolfenstein,
and Henry Wallace Phillips.

of reference for the draughtsman and student. It is not
filled with illustrations to be copied ; the plates show the
simple forms of furniture, the skeletons as they may be
called, that can be taken as the starting point for new designs,
and developed as desired. The construction of each class of
furniture is given as far as it is necessary for draughtsmen
to indicate on their drawings, and the student can thus learn
how the articles are put together.

For classes in design the book will serve as a-text book,
for with it a knowledge of the elementary forms and piriuci-
ples of construction necessary to good designs can be obtained.
The experienced draughtsman will perhaps find the book a
handy reference, as to gives in convenient form much data
that is not always easily remembered.

To the architect who occasionally must give some con-
sideration to furniture, the tables of dimensions, if not the
entire work, will be a great aid.

In fact this is a serviceable book for everyone who has to
do with drawings for furniture.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS,

San Fkan('JS{'o Chaptek, Ajierican Institute of AkcHi-
TKC'i'F, meets second Friday of each month in the Plielan Bldg.
at 4 p. m.

Skth Babson, Pres. H A. Schultz, Vice-Pres.

M. W. Reid, See. John M. Curtis, Treas.

tSdUTHEKN California Chapter Amekkan Institute of
A KCiiiTECTS, meets first Wednesday of each month at 114 Spring
street, Los Ai.^eles, Cal.

A. B. Benton, Prks. Arthur B. Benton, Vice-Pres.

John P. Krempei., Sec't. August Wackerb.\rth, Treas.

Washinoton Chapter Americ.vn Institute of Archi-
tects, regular meetings at 8 o'clock p. m., the first Friday of each
month, except July and August,.

Wm. E. Boo.ne, Pres. Jas. G. Hill, Vice-Pres.

Charles W. Saunders, Sec. \V. J. Marsh, Treas

NOTHING TEMPTS a man like something good to eat; ■ , ,. .
" „ ^ ,^.,,.,T,T 1, L r J Association of Arciiitects of Arizona, meetnigs held at
in the July LADIES HOME JOURNAL will be found phoenix, Arizona.
D. VV. Millard, Pres. T. H. Maddox, Vice-Pres.

W. R. Norton, Sec. and Treas.

many appetizing dishes.

FURNITURE DESIGNING AND DRAUGHTING.—
Notes on the elementary forms, methods of construction,
and dimensions of common articles of furniture. By Alvan
Crocker Nye, Ph. B., Instruction in Furniture Designing,
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. New Vork City : Wm. T. Corn-
stock, Publisher, 23 Warren street. Yew York, N. Y. One
octavo Vol., Cloth — $2.

Anyone who has made an attempt at furniture designing
realizes how difficult it is to obtain the data necessary for
beginning work, unless there is a furniture shop close at
hand. Many questions of dimensions, the relation of the
various parts to each other, as well as the limitations due to
construction, present themselves at once. To answer these
requires considerable time and study. If the book that now
appears under the title given above is at hand how much
of this time may be saved.

Here is a book that occupies a new position among those

Technical Society of the Pacific Co.\st, meets first Friday
of each month at Academy of Sciences Biiilihng.
Geo. W. Percy, Pres. " W. F. C. Hasson, Vice-Pres.

Otto Von Gei.dern, Sec. Edward T. Schild, Treas.

Master Plumbers' Association, meets every first and third
Friday ot'eacli month at tlie Flood Building.

Jas. E. Britt, Pres. J. L. PI Firman, ,Sec.

Builders' Exch.\nge, Directors meet first Friday in each
month at Mission and New Montgomery.

S. H. Kent, Pres. Jas. A. Wilson, Sec.

Masons' and Builders' Association, meet first Knday even
iiig of each month.

Adam Beck, Pres M. V. Mkvdy, Sec-

June, 1900.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEW^.

MEMBERS OF THE BUILDERS' EXCHANGE

CORNER NliW MONTGOMHRY AND MISSION STREETS.

•^S. H. Kent, I^resident.
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Kdw. li. Ilindes, 'Ih-casurer.
DIRIiUTOHS
S. II. Kent.
Jas. A. Wllsdii,
Tbos. Mcljiu-hlun,
Thos. Klum

E. L. Miiell,

Thos. Klaiii
E. B. Hiiitics,

J. H. Toblii.
COMMITTEES:

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AKUITKATION.

Tim Sullivan
(ills. v. Daniels,
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Thos. \V. HutL-lier
Va\w. li. Hindes,

Tim Sullivan
G. V. Daniels
Thos. !• lam

Jas. A. Wilson. E. B. Hintles,

Tlios. Butcher, Tim Sullivan

FINANCE.

D. Mi-l'hce, E. L. Snell, Thos. W. Butcher

Box No.

Abnihunison, W; patent venliiators 1*^

Adams Joliu (».; contractor and builder 270

Alanioda Brick & Tile Co.; brick 170

Arizona Sandstone Co.; buildliiK stone 320

Bass-Muter Paint Co.; paints, oils and varnishes. ..18(>

BatciHun Bros.; contractors and builders 236

iJassctt, Thos. H; conlraelor and builder 6

Bcfk. Adam; mas n and builder 11

lientley Consiractlon Co; contractors...' 269

Bibb Lumber i;o., 1). H

Bellingham Bay Im'p. Co; lumber 241

Boole, K. W. Insuranee 7«

Brady, M. V.; mason and builder 3-*

Brady, l). E.; mason and builder 3ti0

Brenncn, I). .).; mason and builder 51

Britt, James E.; plumber 30

Brode, H.; iron works 295

Burden. \V.; mason and builder 260

Burnham. Stanford Co.; planing mill 28

Burrell. K. U.; building material U6

Burt, W. J.; bouse mover 296

Buller, Wm. A.; mason and builder 25o

Caliiorn la Artistic Metal Works; (irill Work 364

Calilbrnia Art <;iass Works 63

Calilornla Const ruction Co; teaming..; b '. ...1"6

Callfornui EhMliical Works 223

California Mills; itlnnin^' mills „ 300

California Ucdwood I^umber Co; lumber 60

Campbell, Alex I,; contractor and builder 106

Carey, J. E.; brick manufacturer 282

Cartwriglit, U.S.; teaming 10

Central l>umber & Mill Co.; lumber and planing

mill 345

Chatham, Wm.; contractor and builder .'.62

Chemical Paint Co \ 3J7

Chisholm, C; contractor and builder 44

Clark. N. A Sons; terra cotta, etc ;. 290

Clawson, L. E., & Co.; patent chimneys 6(>

Coghlan. Frank; plasterer .' 9L

Collin A (iunn; lathers 114

Coneannon Wm.. contractor and b.uUder 124

Conlin A Uobrrl.^; nn-lal roofers ., yO.

Cowcll, H. A r.).: liiiu'. cenVcni, tire brick, etc.; 7,

Croeker. Wni.; i>liiniug mill -... 12

Crornm. Wm.; Iviu'le sheet Metal Works SI3

Cushint;-Wi-iiiiorc Co.;eoncreteandartlflclal stone 218

Curry, J. M.; stone dealer ." .". 35

Daniels, Gus. V.; painter and decorator 80

Da\ Is. (.ieo. A Son; house movers ". 293

Day. Thos. H.. A Sons; cniitnictors and builders 131

liclaney, Joe; grading and leamiiig 336

De-Jian. Patrick; stone contractor 366

LUlliiiu, Uavid; i,'iading and teaming ■ 139

Dunham, Carrigan A Hayden Co.; hardware 4

Dunlop, Chas.; plasterer 59

Dwycr, Ij. J.; painter and decorator 197

Dyer Bros.; (iolden West Iron Works .' 64

Dyer A Co.. E. C; rubber goods ti8

Klam, A shos, carpentcrsand builders • 202

Feely, M. J.; contrartor and builder 180

F'etwH-ll, M. A Son; m-xsons and builders 58

FIsmIuiil;, Ed., ma.son and builder,. ..1

Fink A Srhindler. artistic furniture 325

Fcnnell, Jas. S; masun and builder 180

Foley, Micluiel; i;radinu and teaming 254

Forderer Coinlee Works; patent sky lights, roof-
ing, etc '. .- 164

Frazer, J. P.; painter and decorator. . : ,50

Fuller, W. P. A; Co.; paints, oils and glass 3;i;i

Box No.

FurncsH, John; contractor and builder 152 :

Garden City Brick Co: J. J. North, Agent : 98 |

Geicr, Frank A.; Market Street Flauing Mills 252,

GllettI, Secondo; artificial stone 308

Gllldgley, Geo.; teaming 324 '

(iirvin & Eyre; Importers _

(il.idding, McBean j; (.'o.; architectural ierrueolta..l62

(Jolden West Iron Works, Dyer Bros tM

(Joodnnin, Geo.; artillcial stone, etc 334

Grannls, J. G. A Co.; steam lieatlng, etc 331

(irant, 1- U; contractor and builder .*J09

(iray Bros.;artill<:ial stone and concrete work 86

(iricse, Carl; arlltlelal stone and concrete work 231

( in-it,', UolitTt; i-ontraclor and builder 77 ;

Hunimond, Philip; metal roofer 43 I

Hansen, A.; planing ndll 3 I

Hansen, M A Co.; planing mill 187 I

Hansbrougb A Hobcrt.son; contractors and builders 32 j

Harmon Lumber Co.; lumber 314

Haustein, H.; tiles 82

Heidt, W.; cornice works 2«4

Henzel, Ed. F. A Co.; electricians 376

Herring, li. mill work 70

Hindes, Ed. B.,&Co.; patent blinds 174

Hobson, B. Y.; painter 25

Hock, T. A Son; masons and builders 232 ,

Holt'num, V^ mason and builder 9 I

Holmes. H. T., Lime Co.; lime, cement, etc 268 1

Hooper, C. A.,& Co.; lumber 341 ;

Huber. Frank; sash, blinds and doors 342

Hurlbut, K. P.; builder 156

Ickclhcimer, Samuel A Bro.; plumbers 353

Inger.son A (iore; eontraetors and builders 37

Jacks, Henry; eontraeltn- and builder 267

Jackson, P. H. A Co.; Illuminating tiles 27

Jackson, W. E.; curbing 304

Jessie. Geo. B.; siair builder : 102 I

Jones. K. i". & Co; lumber 142

Joshua llrndy Machine Works 188 1

Judson Mnfg. Co , 36:} '

Keating. M. Artlfielal stone \'S1

Keatinge, R., ArtUlcial Stone 13

Keilcher, M.; house raiser and mover 23 I

Kendall, A.; Pacific Coast Lumber and Mill Co 52 '

Keefe, J. H.; painter and decorator 199 ,

Kent, S. H.; contractor and builder 100 i

Kern, F. W.; contraetor and builder 22.'i ,

Kittrcdgc, E. H. A C(K;sash, doors and blinds 20-1 ,

Klyce, H. A; contractor and builder 361

Knowles & Reichle.\ ; contractors and builders 109 ,

Knox A Cook; contractors and builders 344 i

Kruse, Jos. H; Uunber 273 ,

Kuss, P. N.: painter, decorator and wood Mnisher..307 1

Lang, Geo. H.; contractor and builder 214 |

Larsen, H. H.: mason and builder 33 ,

Leahy, D.: plasterer 344 I

Leonard, J.. Concrete and Artificial Stone 306 1

Leprobnn. P.; steam and hot water heating 239

Loyan, J. F.' adjuster and builder 21

Lovett, A. E.; roof repairing and painting 268

Lucas A Co.; Golded Gate Plaster Mills, calcined ,

plaster 31

Lynch, M. C; contractor and builder 274 |

Macdonald & McKinnon; lumber 348,

Magulrc. A. B.; lime, laths, plaster, cement, etc 263 |

Maguire, James A.; manufacturer's agent 196

Maiiiihsdurf. M.; Electrical Maintenance Co 350 '

Mam;rntn \- Olltr; heating, ventilating, tiles, etc. -.291

Market Street Planing Mill 252

Masow, F. H; contractor and builder 133

McCarthy, John; mason and builder 168

McClure, H. N.; teaming and grading 169

McElroy, A.; contractor and builder 21! ,

McGllvray Stone Co.; stone contractor 340

Mctjowan. M.; mason and builder 17

McLachlan.T. M.; contractor and builder 92

McMahon, Henry; stjiir builder 113 I

McPhee Co., Inc; stone controctors 256

Mennie. Alex., plasterer 84 |

Miller, J. W.; mason and builder 370 1

Mitchell. R.; mason and builder. 74

MoITat, J. <•. stone dealers 330

Montague A Co., W. W.; tiles, mantles, etc 237

Moore, C. Parker; contractor and builder 80

Moore, G. Howard- contractor and builder 358

Morehouse, C. C; plasterer 301

Morehouse. J. J.; plasterer ..- 97

Mulcahy. J.; mason and builder 55

Neisb stone Co; Stone Contractors 220

Niebaus. Edward F. A Co.; hardwood lumber 205

Niehaus Bros. A Co.; planing mill 20 |

North; J. J.. Brick manufacturer 98 |

Nutting. C; 49'

O'Brien, Jos. J.; cjvrpenter and builder 107

Box No.

O'Connell A Hennebury; mounUry men 160

O'Connor, Thomas, mason and builder 47

O'SullIvan, D.; mason contractor 277

Pacific Bridge Co 40

Pacific Refining A Roofing Co. 346

Pacific Lumber Co

Pacific Manufacturing Co., Mill Work „ HO

Pacific Rolling Mills lyj

Paehtz. (ius. J.; electrician, etc 81

Palace Hardware Co.; builders' hardware 292

Parafilne Paint Co.; roofers, building paper 144

Patent Brick Co.; brick 172

Peacock A Butcher; masons and builders 122

Petersen, H. M. & Co.; concrete Sio

Pfiiigst, K. L., hard wood

Pool, Jas. R.; house mover and raiser 217

Quimby A Harrelson; concrete work

Pbllfroih A Armstrong: hardware „... 2

Rae. James; stone contractor 56

Halslon Iron Works 176

Raymond <iranite Co.; contractors for stone work..l65

Heigle A Jamle.von; machine white washing 240

Rcnilllatd Brick Co.; pressed stock and common

brick 'Si%

Richardson A Gale; masons and builders 328

Richmuller, Geo.; door opener 855

Riley John F.; masons and builders 329

Ringro.'Je, R.; nuison and builder 18

Robinson A (illlespie; contractors and builders HI

Roeklin (iranitc Co.; granite work 69

Rosen baum, Fr. U.; glass 96

litisendom. B; electrician 143

Rufflno A Bianchi; marble 219

Sacramento Transportation Co.; patent and stock

brick 332

San Francisco Cornice Co .337

San Francisco Lumber Co 157

San Francisco Novelty and Plating Works 291

San Francisco IManlng Mill; Wm. Crocker 12

San Joaquin Brick Co.; brick 288

San Jose Brick Co,; brick 6

Savage, M. J; contractor and builder 322

Schrader, O* Iron Works 262

Schrocder, Wm.;arl glass 63

Scott A Van Arsdale Lumber Co 198

Sessions. M. P .....304

Smith, J. W.; carpenter 71

Smith A Young; building supplies 374

SncII, E. L.; time and plaster Ifi

Snook. W. s. A Son; plumbers .• 372

Soule Bro."*.; carix-nlers 61

Steiger Terra (^v.tla and Pottery Works; architec-
tural tei ra cotta 134

Stevens, F. M.; patent chinmeys 15

Stockton Brick A Terra Cotta Co 297

Straub A Son. D: contractors and builders „ 200

SI rat ton, J no. S.; house mover 362

Sullivan, J. I''.; painter and decorator 1

Sullivan, Tim; carpenter 83

Sullivan M. F.; grading and teaming 148

Sweeney, G. C: plumber 135

Swett, LoofA Davenport; lumber „ 320

Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Co „..289

Tay, Geo. H., (.'o.; jil umbers supplies 321

Tobin, J. H.; plasterer , _|73

Towle A Broiul well 298

Trotter, John; contractorand builder 189

Tupper, O. M.; lime 281

Tuttlo, John; teamster, plasterers' supplies 79

Union Lumber Co.; lumber 335

Vermont Alarble Co

Vulcan Iron Works 2S4

Wagner, Henry F.; painting and decorator 312

Wagner, J. Fcrd; mason and builder 181

Walker. George H.: carpenter .367

Warren, C. \.\ grading ::72

Washburn A Mocn Mnfg. Co 310

Washington Street Plainmg Mill 48

Waterhouse, C. J 78

Watson. W. C; plasterer „...„ 99

Weisnuin. Geo* contractor and builder .",.. 67

Western Ciranlte A Marble Cvi .316

Western Iron Works „..„ „.„ 171

White Bros.; carpenters „...„,„.... .237

While Bros.; hardwood lumber 145

Whittle. 11.; ma-son and builder „ „ 60

Williams. F. A.: contractor and builder. 178

Wilson. Bros. A Co.; lumber 354

Wilson, W. F.; plumber „ 238

W'ilson, James A.; mason and builder. 221

Wilkie, Andrew; planing mill .305

Wilkle Andrew, Jr 125

W^estern Expanded Metal &. Fire Proofing Co

Yates A Co.; paints 349

Y'oung, S -T., grading and teaming 336

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CHAS. J. WATER HO USE, 421 Market Street

House of A. W. Pooley, Miiiwood, Cal,
H. A. Klyce, Architect, Eastland.

Stock carried in Lo.-^ Angeles bv

P. H. MATHEWS, 238 South Main Street.

THE CALIFORNIA ARCHITECT AND BUILDING NEWS. \ [ Vol. XXI. No. 6.

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