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' ASTOR, LENOX AND
TILDEN FOUNDATIONS.
VOL. XXVI.
N o . 12.
Published Everj Saturday, at 3 East Fourteenth Street
New York, March 19,1898.
Postal Tax on Business Names, "floving Ahead "Says Gen. Estey
LOCAL MERCHANTS, REMEMBERING BOSTON S
"TEA PARTY," ARE INDIGNANT VAN
COTT POWERLESS.
Thousands of merchants in this city are
highly indignant at an order suddenly promul-
gated by the Post-Office Department at
Washington that all postal cards on the ad-
dress side of which the business is named
shall be subject to letter postage.
For years it has been the custom of busi-
ness firms to send addressed postal cards to
their customers in order that the latter might
send orders free of cost. The addresses were
printed, and after the firm name frequently
the business of the firm was printed. This
the department has suddenly decided to be
an advertisement, which subjects the cards to
letter postage. Postmaster Van Cott has
been ordered to collect postage on all such
cards received.
Millions of cards have been so printed for
distribution and many of them have already
been sent out. The firms so doing ask for a
suspension of the rule until they have used up
the visible supply of cards.
The matter has been referred back to Wash-
ington. Postmaster Van Cott says that he is
powerless in the matter.
Pottle with Pease.
H.'fH. Pottle, who was identified with
the Wissner house for some years, has been
engaged by the Pease Piano Co. of this city,
to look after their retail interests. He as-
sumed charge this week. He expresses him-
self as being highly pleased at being afforded
an opportunity of exploiting the merits of the
Pease pianos, which are already well and
favorably known in this locality as indeed in
every section of the United States.
Norris & Hyde Affairs.
In response to a question asked by The
Review on Thursday, Mr. Hyde, of Norris
& Hyde, said: " There have been two meet-
ings held with a view of adjusting the firm's
affairs, but at neither meeting did any de-
finite results ensue.
"The firm of Norris & Hyde still remain in-
tact, all statements and insinuations to the
contrary notwithstanding, and the status of
the company is exactly the same now as be-
fore the meetings were held."
General Julius J. Estey, of the Estey Or-
gan Co., was seen by The Review yesterday
at the Estey & Saxe warerooms. He was
evidently in good health and excellent spirits.
Asked as to the condition of trade he said:
" We have no complaints to make. There is
room for improvement of course, but we are
moving forward steadily all the time in every
branch of the business."
A Colorado Incorporation.
[Special to The Review.!
Denver, Col., March 15, 1898.
The Pueblo Music Co. has just been incor-
porated with the Secretary of State to do busi-
ness in Pueblo. The capital stock will be
$10,000. The incorporators are: A. V.
Bradford, N. E. Notherway, J. H. McCorkle.
Angelus Orchestral in the White
House.
James H. White, of the Wilcox & White
Co., arrived in town Thursday and leaves
again to-day. He has recently visited Chi-
cago,Toronto and others cities. It was learned
at the Wilcox & White warerooms yesterday
that an Angelus Orchestral—the latest form
of the Wilcox & White self-playing instru-
ments—has been placed at the White House.
Business at the factory is excellent.
Fischer Business Satisfactory.
During a brief talk yesterday with Adolph
H. Fischer, he told The Review that the
present condition of the Fischer business is
satisfactory in both branches.
A new Fischer booklet, "The Pathway to
Success," has just appeared. It will be
noted at greater length in a future issue.
Bound for the East.
J. W. Hinkle, of the Consolidated Music
Co., leaves for the East to-day, says the
Denver Republican of March 14, to buy
a couple of car-loads of pianos, which will be
on exhibition at their warerooms, 828 Six-
teenth street, about April 1st. They will in-
clude George Steck, Adam Schaaf, Ivers &
Pond, Wegman, and other high-class instru-
ments.
Great activity was noticeable yesterday
morning at the Gibson factory. Instruments
are being shipped as rapidly as they can be
perfected.
$».oo PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES xo CENT*.
Wm. E. Wheelock Refers to
Changes in Chicago.
When The Review asked Mr. Wheelock, of
the Weber-Wheelock Co., for news items
yesterday he mentioned a change just made
in the Chicago branch.
"We had an opportunity to rent, on favor-
able terms, the building now occupied by the
Manufacturers' Piano Co., and have accepted
the offer of the Chicago Cottage Organ Co.,
through Mr. Dietrich, our Chicago represen-
tative.
"I cannot, as yet, inform you of our new ad-
dress in that city. Several good sites are
available. Negotiations are now in progress,
and we shall certainly secure the best."
"What is the outlook at this time for the
Weber pianos, Mr. Wheelock?"
"Never better. We are carefully watching
results in every section and adjusting our ar-
rangements accordingly. The net results
observed thus far show a steadily increasing
aggregate, wholesale and retail.
"Each of our 1898 products in grands and
uprights has received not only warm com-
mendation but practical appreciation. This
year will be a red-letter period in the history
of the firm."
New Needham Headquarters.
The new Needham warerooms are now in
full swing and compare favorably in height,
fittings and general appearance with any of
the neighboring establishments. The idea of
Mr. Parsons, whereby the offices are located
in a gallery at the western extremity, is an
excellent one, adding wonderfully to the gen-
eral effect.
In a few days, the exhibit of new Needham
styles in pianos and organs will be complete.
The present stock is well arranged and de-
cidedly attractive, but it is not yet fairly
representative of the Needham products.
L. A. Holtzman in Town.
L. A. Holtzman, of Henry Holtzman &
Sons, Columbus, O., was in town this week
and in the course of a chat with The Review
stated that business with his concern is at
present very satisfactory. Judging from the
increasing demand for stools and other
specialties which they handle, he is of the
opinion that the piano business is destined to
open up with a big jump this spring. Every-
thing points that way.