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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
AN ARTISTIC CATALOG
Devoted to Gemunder Art Violins, Violas and
'Cellos Which Is of the Highest Order of
Merit—Handsomely Illustrated.
An artistic catalog of exceptional attractiveness
featuring Gemunder art violins, violas and 'cellos
has just been issued by the well-known musical
instrument house of August Gemunder & Sons, 42
East Twenty-third street, New York. This publi-
cation represents the very highest type of publicity
in the musical merchandise field, and is representa-
tive of the merits and qualities of the products
featured in its pages.
The first few pages of this new catalog are de-
voted to "General Information," which together
with an introductory, give in d-etail a number of
important facts that violin dealers and users find
essential for their general knowledge. This intro-
duction speaks among other things of new vs. old
violins, prices, the material used, "vibrant," varnish
and similar timely and appropriate topics.
The illustrations featured in this Gemunder art
catalog are worthy of particular mention as indic-
ative of the time and expense devoted to every
part of this publication. The front and back of
each violin cataloged are portrayed in detail, and
the distinctness and perfection of these violin cuts
entitle this set of illustrations to a premier con-
sideration in catalog display.
Aside from the interesting text that adequately
tells the story of Gemunder violin production, the
most interesting feature of the new catalog is that
section devoted to a few of the many testimonials
received by the House of Gemunder from users of
its instruments. These testimonials tell a story that
is more convincing than any other statements re-
garding the merits and value of the Gemunder
violins. The testimonials come from prominent
artists in all parts of the world and are enthusi-
astic and s : ncere in their expressions of praise.
Violins that were manufactured by Gemunder &
Sons as far back as 187!), 1884 and 1894 are com-
mended in letters written during the past three
years, and the prominence and prestige of the
artists whose names are signed to these letters is
concrete evidence of the popularity of the Gemun-
der products in the artistic violin world and with
quality-seeking users of violins.
IMPROVING TONE OF CORNET
Is the Subject of an Interesting Invention
Patented by Ernst A. Couturier, of Chicago—
Aims to Produce More Perfect Tone.
(Special to The Review.)
WASHINGTON, D. C, September 29.—Ernst A.
Couturier, of Chicago, 111., is the inventor of an
improved valved wind instrument on which has
been granted Patent No. 1,073,593, the object of
which is to produce more perfect tones than have
hitherto been possible from the cornet.
In this connection he says: "To produce the
most desirable tone from a cornet it is essential
that the vibration produced at the mouthpiece be
conveyed to the bell of the instrument through a
constantly enlarging pipe, and it is a detriment to
the cornet now in use that they have, intermediate
the mouth piece and the bell, a number of cylindri-
cal portions of the pipe. In order to produce the
most desirable sounds from a cornet I provide that
the pipe through which the vibrations produced at
the mouthpiece pass shall be constantly expanding
from the mouthpiece to the bell, this expansion to
be present whether the instrument, it is a fact that
such action would impair the tone produced by
interposing in the pipe two cylindrical pockets."
INITIAL CARRIERJIELD LIABLE.
(Special to The Reriew.)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA., September 30.—Under
the Interstate Commerce Commission act the initial
carrier in an interstate or State shipment is liable
for damages arising by reason of a default of a
connecting line, and it was held in the case of Fort
Smith and Western Railroad Co. against Awbrey &
Semple, of El Paso, Tex., on appeal from the Dis-
trict Court of Logan County, that the State courts
have jurisdiction of such a controversy. The opin-
ion was delivered by Judge M. E. Rosser, of
Division No. 2 of the Supreme Court Commission.
The El Paso firm ordered a carload of coke from
the Sans Boise Coal Co., which was delivered to
the Fort Smith and Western at McCurtain, Okla.,
the shipment being routed via the Katy at Crowder,
and Texas and Pacific at Forth Worth. The Katy
declined to receive the shipment for the reason
there was an embargo against the handling of coke
by the Texas and Pacific West of Fort Worth or
West of El Paso, the latter company alleging its
inability to move cars, by reason of traffic conges-
tion, West of Forth Worth. Several months later
the embargo was lifted and the shipment delivered
to the El Paso firm, and suit was brought.
NEED NO POLISHERS' LABEL.
Union Musicians May Use Domestic and For-
eign Instruments Without Label of Polishers'
Union Decides Executive of A. F. of L.
The executive council of the American Federa-
tion of Labor has decided against the metal polish-
ers' national organization, which sought to prevent
the Musicians' Union from using instruments not
bearing the polishers' label. Owen Miller, presi-
dent of St. Louis local union musicians, appealed
to the head body when the metal men threatened to
urge the labor unions not to participate in labor
parades until the musicians complied with the re-
quest.
It was alleged that the musicians purchased
cheaper foreign makes in preference to the do-
mestic instruments. Miller said the foreign makes
•.vere often more expensive.
"ON TIME" AT C. BRUNO & SON, LTD.
Zip! Zing! is the melody now being played
morning, noon and night at C. Buno & Son, Inc.,
353 Fourth avenue, New York, for a time clock
has been installed, and the boys are punching
with more regularity, once morning, twice noon,
and again at night. Even Mr. Bruno and Mr.
Stattlmair have cards and there will now be a
chance to sec how much "overtime" is in order.
Bell Brand Harmonicas
"Made in America • 9
Have won a national reputation because of their remarkable and durable
qualities. They are not the best merely because they are American made,
and the only harmonicas made in this country, but they stand competition
with the products of the world, embodying the very best musical qualities
and workmanship.
BELL BRAND HARMONICAS
CAN BE PROCURED FROM THE FOLLOWING WHOLESALE HOUSES
C. BRUNO & SON, New York City, N. Y.
BUEGELEISEN & JACOBSON, New York City, N. Y.
OLIVER DITSON CO., Boston, Mass.
C. H. DITSON & CO., New York City.
W. J. DYER & BRO., St. Paul, Minn.
J. W. JENKINS SONS' MUSIC CO., Kansas City, Mo.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Cincinnati, O.
ROBT. C. KRETSCHMAR, Philadelphia, Pa.
KOERBER-BRENNER MUSIC CO., St. Louis, Mo.
LYON & HEALY, Chicago, HI.
C. MEISEL, New York City, N. Y.
SHERMAN, CLAY & CO., San Francisco, Cal.
JOS. W. STERN & CO., New York City, N. Y.
TONK BROS. CO., Chicago, 111.
THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER CO., Chicago, 111.
The National Musical String Co., S