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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
A Jacob Bros. Triumph.
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One of the Latest " Packard " Creations.
A CLEVER WORK WHICH WILL AUGMENT THE
KNOWLEDGE OK JACOB BROS. INSTRUMENTS.
Before us lies a charming little brochure
just issued by Jacob Bros., the well known
piano manufacturers of this city. The
cover is a symphony in blue and gold.
The interior is tastefully illustrated and
contains a number of reproductions of the
different styles of instruments manufac-
tured by Jacob Bros. The descriptions of
all are lucid and complete, and convey
to the intending purchaser an accurate
conception of the different instruments.
The work is intended as an aid to the
retail purchaser. The introduction is a
refreshing change from the ordinarily long
drawn out catalogue essay. We reproduce
it :
In presenting this catalogue, we do not
propose to follow the usual custom of en-
tering into voluminous and technical de-
tails regarding the various parts of our
pianos and methods of construction, in
which the general public have little knowl-
edge or interest and which tend to create
a fictitious reputation, based on the mere
STYLE c.
ability to set forth in flowery language the
The piano pictured above is one of the and this is well exemplified in the build-
necessary details of piano construction.
latest examples of the celebrated "Pack- ing of this instrument. Every detail, no
This little catalogue is simply designed ard" made by the Ft. Wayne Organ Co., matter how small, is attended to with as
to illustrate the general styles of our cases Ft. Wayne, Ind. This instrument, although much care as its most important features.
and furnish information as to their dimen- bvit a short time on the market, has, from It is in very truth a piano built to give
sions, finish, etc. As to the tone, touch, the very day of its introduction up to the satisfaction to the dealer, to the purchaser
action, finish, durability and gen-eral ex- present time, been in great demand. arid in this way to the manufacturer.
cellence of our pianos, they speak for Dealers have not only been attracted by its
Style C is four feet eight inches high,
themselves more eloquently than we can chaste and well-balanced architecture, but two feet four inches deep, five feet six
speak for them on paper. The test of they have become enthusiastic regarding inches long and contains all those individ-
time has marked the measure of their its tonal beauty. In the new scale em- ual features which have made the Packard
merit and is the best evidence that our bodied in this instrument a "break" is not wares widely and favorably known. It is
pianos contain, in material and construc- distinguishable, and the result is a tone made in the handsomest figures of walnut,
tion, all that constitutes a superior instru- that is brilliant, pure, clear, sympathetic mahogany and oak, and is an instrument
and lasting.
ment.
that has just claims on the consideration
The Ft. Wayne Organ Co. are noted for of dealers who desire to handle a piano
No piano manufacturing concern in this
country has better or more complete facili- their thorough methods in manufacturing, that will augment their reputation.
ties for producing high-grade pianos than
War at Dolgeville.
we possess; the many thousands of our Lever Action Iron Wrest Plank.
pianos in use and the ever increasing de-
For
some
time a little friction has been
A lever action iron wrest plank has been
mand are pleasing proofs that they are invented and patented by James Owles, noticed between the proprietor of the
sweet and pure and beautiful, after years 276 St. Paul's Road, Canonbury, England. Brambach piano factory and the manager
of faithful service.
The object of the invention is to do away of the Piano Case Co. On July 1 the steam
A reduced fac-simile of the award with the ordinary beech wrest plank, inas- was shut off and the Case Company or the
which Jacob Bros, pianos received at the much as the top portion of the frame Receiver in charge could do no more work
World's Fair also appears in the charming serves the purposes of the wood plank. because no steam could be had to melt the
little brochure. The little work consti- The covers are pivoted on a balance rail a glue. Matters wore along for a few days
tutes a valuable aid and accessory in dis- short distance above the metal bridge. and a stove was put up for the use of the
posing of Jacob Bros, pianos.
The balance rail and iron bar which carry Case factory. Solomon Souder was detailed
the tuning pin are parallel, and each lever to watch the building and property, and
Arrested on a Serious Charge. can be taken out and replaced with ease; while so doing Mr. Brambach appeared,
and as the strings are attached to front of says the Dolgeville Republican and attemp-
[Special to The Review.]
levers, or with an eye, they cannot "slack ted to tear down the stove. An altercation
Cincinnati, O., July 18^1898.
back" under the strain to which they are ensued without any serious damage, but
Ferd. Ebann, a well-known young man subjected. The balance rail on which the the thing came before Justice Leavitt on a
living on Hollister street, Mt. Auburn, has levers balance takes up more than one- charge of assault in the third degree. Sou-
been locked up by Detectives Crawford third of what is known as the cantilever der was arraigned and the case adjourned
and Schnucks on a charge of grand lar- strain, thereby allowing the frame to be to a later date. Ward appeared for the
ceny. He is a repairer of musical instru- cast much lighter than when the strings plaintiff and Wilson for defendant.
ments, and his father, Prof. Ben. Ebann, are attached to pins as in other methods.
is a well known instructor of music. He The advantages claimed are: A much
Theo. Hammel, the genial manager of
is alleged to have systematically robbed slower movement, and greater ease in get- Hamilton S. Gordon's sheet music depart-
Groene & Co., by whom he was employed, ting the "unisons" in tuning; an instru- ment, left on Saturday last for a well-
stealing mandolins, guitars and other mu- ment no heavier than with ordinary iron deserved vacation, which he is spending at
sical instruments, which he pawned. He frame, and one that can be manufactured Oakfield, N. Y. He will return to town
admitted his guilt, but gave no excuse.
August 1 st.
at a reasonable price.