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VOL. XLVIII. N o . 3 . Published Every Saturday by Edward Lyman Bill at I Madison Ave., New York, July 18, 1908.
FREIGHT BUREAU WORK.
Colonel E. S. Conway Tells Briefly of the Work
Accomplished by the Freight Bureau and Ad-
vises All Association Members to Have Their
Bills Audited Through the Bureau.
I Supplied b.y Chairman Press Committee.)
Col. E. S. Conway, who is chairman of the
Freight Bureau of the National Association of
Piano Dealers of America, has always been thor-
oughly appreciative of the excellent work done
l>y Thomas C. Moore, manager of the Freight
Bureau, but feels that the membership at large
does not thoroughly appreciate the good that has
been accomplished; nor does he feel that the
members take advantage of the opportunity to
save themselves many dollars every year by con-
sult iug with Mr. Moore. The Bureau is always
available for checking up bills, adjusting claims,
etc.
In answer to the question as to work accom-
plished by Mr. Moore during the past year,
Colonel Conway states: "I beg to say, first, and
indeed what I may be able to say on this sub-
ject only covers a small part of it, because it is
impossible to chronicle all the things that have
been saved and advances avoided, but among the
prominent things accomplished are the privilege
of loading piano chairs and music cabinets in
carloads, with pianos at the same carload rate as
the pianos themselves.
"The privilege of carrying two second-hand
pianos in car with emigrants' movables at the
minimum movable rate is also a great saving
to many dealers, because, it enables a man to
buy a piano before leaving your city ami take
it with his movables and carry same to destina-
tion at about half rate.
"The continuance of 8,000 pounds minimum on
carloads of pianos and cabinet organs in Western
Classification territory.
"The privilege of shipping cabinet organs un>
boxed in carloads, not wrapped, in Western
Classification territory.
"Second-class carload rating, on boxed and un-
boxed pianos 10,000 pounds minimum between
Chicago and New York, in what is known as
Official Classification territory, which covers all
local shipments, thus giving you, for example, a
second-class rate on all your carloads of pianos
from New York to destination.
"Prevention of advance in carload and less
than carload rates on all territories.
"Now, regarding the sending and checking of
bills. A number of dealers have sent in their
bill for checking, and on many, of course, there
has been no over-charge, but on the claims filed
for such dealers as sent their business to Mr.
Moore's office the amount of $821.28 was saved
for our dealers last year, being more than two-
thirds of the $1,200 paid and appropriated for the
last year's expenses. It must be borne in mind
also in connection with this that more than half
of the overcharges collected for the dealers
throughout the country are handled through the
manufacturers, from whom they buy their goods,
hence it is more than safe to say that the deal-
ers last year secured in waving more than the
$1,200 contributed.
"This does not take into account any of the
concessions made in classifications. In addition
to this, there have been numerous damage claims
collected through the traffic manager's office in
a more satisfactory manner than would have
been possible did a dealer try to handle it him-
self.
"The Bureau is open to all members who wish
to deal with it, and if all the dealers in the asso-
ciation would send their Dills to the office of the
traffic manager, I believe he could show a sav-
ing during the year of more than the amount
paid him, thus getting his services in looking
after classification matters for absolutely noth-
ing.
"As far as my firm is concerned, we always
turn our bills over to that office, and do it by
mail, notwithstanding it is in our city, and it is
a pleasure when we find non-errors in the bills.
It is worth something to know that what we
have paid has been right. By using the Freight
Bureau we have saved several hundred dollars,
besides knowing that the classifications are
looked after, coupled with the fact that we are
entirely conscious that the money paid out to
railroads has been the exact legitimate amount
that they are entitled to."
* * * *
Thomas C. Moore is now attending the sessions
of the Western Classification Committee in Colo-
rado in the interests of the piano trade, and if
nothing more can be accomplished at this season
he expects to prevent an increase in rates which
has been threatened. Inasmuch as the associa-
tion has voted a stated sum from its resources
for the support of this bureau, every member is
urged to avail himself of the opportunity to save
on his freight transactions, and it is hoped that
the members will freely make use of this oppor-
tunity.
INDICTMENTS AGAINST PIANO MOVERS.
(Special to The Keview.)
Richmond, Va., July 11, 1908.
Among the most important of the many in-
dictments just returned by the Grand Jury in
the Henrico County Court, in this city, is that in
which five piano movers are sent on to a jury trial
on charges of burglary. It is alleged in the indict-
ment that the five men, employes of the Stieff
piano concern, did feloniously enter the home of
J. P. Knight and take therefrom a piano valued
at $80.
As set forth in the original warrant the men
are alleged to ha've entered the house during the
absence of the family and confiscated the piano.
The names of those against whom the jury re-
turned indictments are: Everett T. Nichols,
white, and Robert Rugg, William Pleasants,
Williftm White and Lee Carter, colored.
FELLOWS MUSIC CO. REORGANIZATION.
(Special to The Review.)
Gloversville, N. Y., July 11, 1908.
The final meeting of the directors of the G. A.
Fellows Music Co. was held in the salesrooms
of the company, 2? North .Main' street, yesterday
morning. At that time James G. Talbot and
SINGLE COPIES, 10 CENTS.
$1.00 PER YEAR.
John Anderson, who have been members of the
firm since its incorporation, withdrew. The
business of the company will be continued by
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Fellows under the name
of G. A. Fellows & Co.
BUSINESS GROWS BETTER.
Railroads Report Sharp Demand for
Cars.
Freight
(Special to The Iteview.)
Cleveland, O., July 13, 1908.
Indications are multiplying in all branches
of trade that a return of normal business condi-
tions is rapidly approaching. Railroad managers
especially report a decided improvement, and a
sharp demand for cars for the transportation of
all classes of freight, with the possible exception
of steel and iron.
A prominent railway official said to-day that
while this branch of business continued far below
normal, it no doubt largely resulted from the fact
that the railway companies themselves were not
buying material.
Grand Chief Engineer Stone, of the Brother-
hood of Locomotive Engineers, said to-day that
his reports showed decided business improve-
ments on the railroads throughout the country.
Repair shop forces, he added, had been put on
full time on practically all of the railroads both
east and west, and many engineers who have
been idle are now returning to work.
Two furnaces of the American Steel and Wire
Co., in this city, will soon be in full "blow," giv-
ing employment, it is said, to about 1,500 men.
THE VOUGH CHANGEABLE PITCH PIANO.
(Special to The Review.)
Bethlehem, Pa., July 11, 1908.
Angelo Tocce, proprietor of the National Vau-
deville Theater and Motion Pictures, in this city,
has purchased a "Vough changeable pitch piano"
from the G. C. Aschbach Music House, Allen-
town, Pa. The piano was used for the first time
on the occasion of the opening of this beautiful
place of amusement last week. The sweet, mel-
low and rich tone was particularly commented on
by many in the audience who know music. Mr.
Aschbaoh is the sole representative for the
"Vough" in this section.
SPORTING NEW PIANO WAGON.
H. Wallace Carner & Co., the enterprising
piano dealers of Fredericksburg, Va., have just
received a magnificently equipped piano wagon
and piano mover, which is the first outfit of this
kind used in Fredericksburg. They have also pur-
chased a fine pair of standard-bred driving
horses for use oh their new piano wagon. The
outfit is a stylish one and splendid publicity for
this concern.
E. E. and E. I. Jobes have opened a music
store at Abilene, Kan. Both are talented musi-
cians, and E. C. Jobes has only recently com-
pleted a course in tuning.
Sain & Pendleton have been succeeded by Pen-
dleton & Magness in Shelby, N. C.