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B£90^Seeks Bent Oval Rims and Veneered Panels 

 Hagerstown. Md., Jan. 24. — Editor Hardwood Recokd : We would like 

 to linow where we can get built-up or bent oval rims, figured quartered 

 oiik and mahogany. Wo buy in quantities, sizes 26'/i"x43i4" and 



26"x48". . 



The above inquiry is from a high-class furniture manufacturing 

 house and its requirements should be of interest to producers of both 

 bent and flat panels. Address on application. — Editor. 



B 391 — Wants Basswood, Oak and Poplar 



Cbicago. III.. .Tan. 27. — Editor II.ikdwood Record : We are in the 

 market tor 2 cars 1" plain red oak. 1 car quarter-sawed white oak, 2 

 cars of basswood and 1 car of poplar, upon which we will receive figures 



shortly. . 



B 392— In the Market for Black Gum 



Liverpool, Jan. 8. — Editor H-\rdwood Record : We shall esteem it a 

 favor if you will put us in communication with source of supply for 

 black gum. as we are substantial buyers of black gum lumber and we 

 have the following inquiries open at the present time : 



Twelve cars tupelo or black gum lumber, to be shipped in quantities of 

 about a carload a month from May-June next. The stock required is 

 as follows ; About 50 per cent No. 1 common and 50 per cent No. 2 

 common in each car, and we shall be glad to have the lowest prices for 

 each grade, c. i. f. Liverpool, for the undermentioned unplaned stock : 



Two cars %". S cars 1", 1 car IVi" and 1 car IV2". If unable to quote 

 on tupelo or black gum. please quote on sap gum. 



Also quote on 200,000 to 300.000 feet of No. 1 common black gum 

 ■boards 1" thick. The specifications of this stock are quite immaterial. 

 We could take it in narrow widths and short lengtlis and delivery is 

 required in, say, 2 to 3 cars per month during this year. Please quote 

 c. i. f. Liverpool, less 2 per cent. . 



The above inquirer has been supplied with a list of several pro- 

 ducers of black gum. — Editor. 



B 393 — Has Applewood to Market 



South Bend, Ind., Jan. 30. — Editor II.iedwood Record : We would be 

 pleased to have you advise us of anyone you know that is handling 

 .applewood, or would be in position to buy same, and we would also be 

 pleased to know what the market price is in this kind of wood. 



Thanking you for advising us, . 



The above correspondent has been advised that the largest users 

 of applewood are manufacturers of saw handles, and that these 

 people, it is understood, have considerable difficulty getting enough 

 of this material to meet their requirements. He has been supplied 

 Tvith a list of a few large producers of handsaws. 



Regarding the price of this wood, the inquirer has been informed 

 that reports on applewood used in Michigan during 1911 show that 

 the average price was $50 a thousand feet during that year. While 

 this price was based on feet, board measure, applewood is sold by the 

 cord, it being figured on a basis of ninety cubic feet to the cord. — 

 Editok. 



B 39i — Wants Glued-Up Dimension Stock 



Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 30. — Editor Hardwood Record : Would you 

 kindly send a list of firms who are in a position to manufacture glued-up 

 ■dimension stock to be used for plumbers' woodwork? The lengths are very 

 short, running from 6" to 10" wide, to be made of 4/4 and 5/4 stock, and 

 can be either ash, oak or chestnut. Terms, 2 per cent 10 days. 



We would appreciate very much any information you may give us on 

 this line. • 



The above has been informed of various sources of supply for this 

 material. — Editor. 



B 395— Wants Flag Sticks 



Saginaw, Mich., Jan. 31. — Editor Hardwood Record : Can you refer 

 us to someone who makes a specialty of getting out flag sticks? We 

 want some sticks 30" long and %" in diameter. 



Any information you can give us will be greatly appreciated. 



B 396— Wants Taped-up Quartered Oak Veneer 



The following letter has been received from a large manufacturer 

 of veneered doors and panels located in San Francisco: 



San Francisco, Cal, Feb. :), 1013.— Editor llARmvooD Kecord : We are 

 in the market for a large quantity ot taped-up quartered oak voucer, sawn 

 either 1/lG" or 1/20". If we cannot secure this sawn, we may be com- 

 pelled to take it sliced, but we want it taped-up. We should like this 

 nicely figured and free from sap and other defects. Our sizes would be 

 as follows: 25"x62", 25"x74", 31"x74", 37"x74". 



Will you therefore kindly give us a list of a number of manufacturers 

 who could get this material out for us ready to lay? 



Thanking you for many favors received at j'our hands and thanking 



jou in advance for the information, we are & Co. 



B 397— Wants Qum for Export 



Liverpool, Enoi*and, Jan. 29. — Editor Hardwood Record: Kindly put 

 us in touch with some shippers who can undertake an order for sap gum 

 %"xl2" or 14" wide. We can place orders up to 100,000 superficial feet. 

 Shippers would have to quote c. 1. f. Liverpool. Care would have to be 

 taken that the stock keeps flat. 



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This prospective buyer of flag sticks has been given the names of 

 a few concerns manufacturing such material. — Editor. 



National Exporters' Annual 



The thirty-eighth annual convention of the National Lumber Export- 

 ers' Association was held at Chattanooga, Tenn., on Jan. 23. There 

 were about fifty in attendance. 



President Dixon reviewed the work during the preceding year and 

 stated that the association would undoubtedly become a powerful fac- 

 tor in American lumber export business. 



Secretary McDonald Price, Baltimore, read his annual report, which 

 showed a record of a large amount of work transacted through his oflice. 



The report of Treasurer J. L. Alcock of Baltimore showed the finances 

 of association to be in good condition. 



The report of the railroad committee told ot the detaining by rail- 

 roads of cars of lumber along the rights of way. Rates on lumber ship- 

 ments were touched upon and were later discussed and resolutions passed 

 demanding lower rates. The report of the arbitration committee pointed 

 out the differences that have been settled between the members of the 

 association and foreign buyers, while the membership committee reported 

 that the association has grown since the last meeting. 



A special committee then reported on uniform ocean biUs-of -lading. 

 The committee stated that good progress has been made in the matter 

 of creating such bills and that it is anticipated that the matter will be 

 completed during the coming year. The United Kingdom contract was 

 also discussed in the report of this special committee. The report showed 

 no material change in the matter of securing a friendly agreement be- 

 tween shippers on this side and consumers in the United Kingdom. 



The remainder of the morning session was taken up by reports ot 

 the demurrage and car service committees, and motions and questions 

 arising out of the address of the president and other reports. 



Transportation was the topic commanding most attention In the 

 afternoon session. No definite action was taken more than to protest 

 against present methods of making lumber deliveries. -Vnother subject 

 discussed was that of ocean freight rate advances. 



Annual of Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Association 



The twenty-first annual meeting ot the Pennsylvania Lumbermen's 

 Association was held at the Hotel Walton, Philadelphia, Jan. 29 and 30. 

 President C. F. Williamson was in the chair. 



Directors' and committee meetings occupied the morning of the first 

 day. The general session opened in the afternoon and after the usual 

 routine, a discussion of the adjustment of freight claims was opened up 

 by Frederick Pyfer of Lancaster, Pa. Mr. Pyfer urged the members to 

 keep a record of claims and present them immediately to the railroads 

 before the evidence is destroyed. By so doing it will be found that the 

 carrying company will constantly give prompt attention to complaints, 

 and satisfactory adjustments will be made. 



J. W. Kraft of Ambler spoke on the "Expediency and EfiBclency of 

 Delivery." He said that the only hope for improvement is by dis- 

 placing the horse and wagon with the motor truck. The first cost Is 

 soon offset, according to the speaker, by Immense saving in dellver.v. 

 Naturally by cutting down delivery cost, the honest dealer will eventu- 

 ally be able to lower his price proportionately. The speaker's recom- 

 mendations as to the use of motor trucks in retail hard work were 

 heartily endorsed by all who had used automobiles in delivering. 



Other subjects discussed were "Credits and Collections," delivered by 

 M. P. Cooper, and "Care and Feeding of Horses," by Henry Palmer. 

 John A. Lloyd spoke on the "Relation of Competitors." 



At the afternoon session Sidney Ciemmons of Chicago read a paper on 

 "Community Development." He was followed by a discussion on lumber 

 association benefits. Ower M. Bruner of Philadelphia was to speak from 

 the viewpoint of the wholesaler and J. S. Hess was to give the retailer's 

 side of association work. In the absence of Mr. Bruner, bis paper was 

 read by Frederick S. Underbill, Philadelphia. Mr. Underbill prefaced 



