.Tmi.- 2-1, 1922 



HARDWOOD RECORD 



21 



the Hardwood Manufacturers^ Institute 



mands so that the products of the manufacturers may be 

 utilized with the least waste, and therefore, at the lowest cost 

 to the ultimate consumer. ' ' 



f. That in respect to hardwood lumber there is real need 

 for a revision, reformation and re-formation of the rules for 

 the grading and inspection of hardwood lumber for the rea- 

 sons that: 



THAT in order to aid i.i the accomplishment of the highly 

 constructive program indicated this Institute solicits the co- 

 operation of the various national organizations representing 

 the users of hardwood lumber and forest products for the 

 following reasons: 



g. 1. Each grade of lumber that is made should have for 

 its purpose the answering of some particular consiiming or 

 fabrication requirements and should be constructed in line 

 with these needs as closely as possible, and as nearly as can 

 be done consistently with the timber that is available and 

 economical production methods. 



2. Admittedly, hardwood lumber manufacturers would be 

 unable at once to draft specifications that would properly 

 conform with the principles herein set forth, on account of 

 the vast number of different woods involved and the many 

 different uses to which they are put. This is a problem that 

 can only be worked out properly after thorough scientific re- 

 search, and largely constitutes an engineering problem. It is 

 recommended that a comp3tent forestry products engineer 

 be employed by this association to make an exhaustive study 

 of this problem, taking up each wood separately and submit- 

 ting at a later date, suggestions for the proper construction 

 of the grades, based on consuming requirements and in con- 

 formity with the manufacturing capabilities of the producer. 



3. The hearty co-operation of the consumer is essential 

 to the success of this plan and it is suggested that each na- 

 tional organization representing the various branches of 

 consuming or fabricating industries using hardwoods employ 

 competent engineers to consider the subject from their stand- 

 point and to confer with the engineer of this Institute rel- 

 ative to their particular needs, resulting, it is believed, in 

 the eventual complete agreement between the producer and 

 the consumer and the elimination of much of the waste that 

 now occurs in the utilization of hardwood lumber. 



GRADE MANIPULATION CONDEMNED 



10. THAT they condemn — 



1. All grade jugglery and manipulation whether practiced 

 by the producer, wholesaler, retailer, or any other branch of 

 the industry is condemned and this Institute brands the in- 

 tentional shipment of lumber of quality below the grade 

 specified as plain dishonesty. It pledges itself to endeavor 

 to eliminate all such practices, to expel from this membership 

 anyone who may be found guilty of such practices, and to 

 use its weight and influence not only in the prevention, but 

 also in the punishment of such offenses. 



ALL LUMBER SHOULD BE GRADE-MARKED 



11. THAT they beUeve — 



2. All lumber should be plainly grade-marked. Each piece 

 that is shipped should bear the mill grade-mark and every- 



thing possible should be done to protect the public and to 

 place the products of the mill in the hands of the ultimate 

 consumer without grade substitution or manipulation. 

 FAVOR A SALES CODE AND ARBITRATION 



3. They favor the adoption of a sales code that will place 

 the industry on a high moral plane, making clear the obliga- 

 tions of buyer and seller and the Institute solicits the con- 

 currence in such sales code by the national organization 

 representing the various branches of consimiers using hard- 

 woods. 



i. That this Institute pledges itself to insist upon its in- 

 dividual members carrying out their commercial obligations 

 and appeals to the national association representing those 

 industries using its products to co-operate with it in this 

 matter with a view of placing contractual relations between 

 the producer and consumer on a basis that shall be above 

 criticism. 



5. That they favor the settlement of disputes arising be- 

 tween its members and the users of its products by arbitra- 

 tion. The support of all national associations representing 

 tlie users of hardwoods to this principle of arbitration is 

 solicited and it is recommended that commercial disputes 

 arising between members of various industries be settled by 

 arbitration, according to such plan as may be decided upon 

 by all associations involved, to be fair and equitable. 

 FAVOR A TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT 



12. THAT they favor— 



1. The establishment of a technical department in charge 

 of a competent engineer for the purpose of supplying to the 

 consuming public such reliable information as may be of as- 

 sistance to it in determining the relative value of various 

 woods for specific purposes or of wood as compared with other 

 materials. . This department also to be used for the purpose of 

 carrying on such research work as may be necessary or de- 

 sirable to promote the elimination of waste and develop more 

 economical and efficient uses of lumber. 



13. THAT they be recommended — 



STATISTICAL 

 1. The collection and dissemination of such statistics as 

 will be beneficial to all branches of the industry and to the 

 public and as may be determined to be in accordance with 

 the law. 



14. THAT they believe— 



INTER-ASSOCIATION RELATIONSHIP 

 1. Much good can be derived for all concerned through a 

 closer contact and co-operation between the producer and the 

 contumer and suggests the appointment of a committee by 

 the various national associations representing the users of 

 hardwoods, with which committee, a like committee from 

 this organization can confer regarding questions that are of 

 mutual interest to the end that the manufacturing practices 

 of the producer be made to conform as closely as possible 

 with the needs of the public and to enable the industry to 

 provide the maximum service at the lowest possible cost. 



15. THAT this Institute at once apply for membership in 

 and fully affiliate with the National Lumber Manufacturers' 

 Association. 



dress," stating his deep appreciation of the responsibility of the 

 chair and the indorsement of his fellow lumbermen, stating that 

 while his mouth uttered the words, he was speaking from the 

 depths of his heart, as he appreciated the honor more than a 

 jeweled crown. 



Mr. Sherrill in part said: ''We have passed from the past few 

 mouths of uncertainty to an era of aecomplishment. We are here 

 to give a favorable consideration of indorsement of the Hoover 

 jirograni. " He pointed to a large sheet across the rear of the 

 stage wliicli carried the three principal "Declarations of Piin- 



