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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
PIANO FACTORY SUPERINTENDENTS.
Fred Pfannstiehl.
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FACTORIES WORKING OVERTIME.
Standard Felt Co. Enjoying Era of Prosperity,
Reports Sales Manager Eggleston on Visit
— Hammer Plant Working to Capacity.
ARTICLE IV.
Fred Pfannstiehl has been for the past eleven
years superintendent of the vast Kohler & Camp-
bell manufacturing plant located in this city, and
lias had an uninterrupted service of eighteen con-
George Al. Eggleston, general sales manager of
the Standard Felt Co., with headquarters in Chi-
cago, 111., was a visitor to New York last week,
spending some time in conference with David A.
Smith, Eastern sales manager, regarding the out-
look for the coming year. After visiting the trade
in New England, Mr. Eggleston commented upon
the stability of the industrial situation in the East.
Tnis condition is not only true of the piano indus-
try, but the many other trades which are included
in the Standard Felt Co.'s clientele.
Mr. Eggleston stated that the Standard Felt Co.'s
hammer factory at Chicago is working to its utmost
capacity and straining every effort to keep pace
with the demands of the piano manufacturers
throughout the country who are numbered among
the company's patrons. Mr. Eggleston recently
spent quite a little time on the Coast visiting the
Standard Felt Co.'s immense factories at West Al-
hambra, Cal. In all departments of the company's
activities sales totals are far ahead of last year,
even exceeding the expectations of the executive
officers.
RULING ON METAL TRIANGLES.
Board of General Appraisers Say They Are Not
Musical Instruments—Are Subject to Duty
Under Metal Manufactures Provision.
Fred Pfannstiehl.
secutive years to his credit with Kohler & Camp-
hell, Inc.
Mr. Pfannstiehl is a practical factory execu-
tive, being one of unusual attainments, who by
dint of his energy, intelligence and efficient meth-
ods has risen to the important position of superin-
tendent, of one of the largest piano manufacturing
concerns in the world.
His proficiency and skill have been thoroughly
evidenced in all of the ramifications of this great
enterprise, and lie has to his credit many improve-
ments
The Board of General Appraisers this week sus-
tained the claim of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago,
that metal triangles used in orc.iestras and bands
are not "musical instruments." The Collector
considered them in this class and assessed duty at
35 per cent. They were ordered admitted at 20
per cent, under the metal manufactures provision.
Judge Sullivan disregarded the Government's con-
tention that the triangles are catalogued and sold
as musical instruments. He maintained that a
sound such as is produced by the triangles in con-
troversy might be had by striking an ordinary
piece of steel or metal. With reference to the
Government's claim the General Appraiser said:
"A whistle imitating the notes of a bird might as
well be called a musical instrument."
THE METALS MARKET.
Refined Copper Is Steadier, but Trading Has
Become Dull.
Refined copper was steadier but dull this week,
with electrolytic ranging from 19 Vz to 20 cents.
The inside price was for resale lots, while large
producing interests were asking 20 cents. The
London market was also steadier, with standard
l"2s. Gd. higher, but transactions were light. Amer-
ican electrolytic was held at £97 10s. for spot. The
exports reported from New York were 2,580 tons
to England, France and Italy. Small shipments of
wire were also made to Cuba and Brazil.
And when you're satisfied
that we've the best punch-
ings on the market, cut
clean and accurately from
the best of material in cellu-
loid, c l o t h , felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
EG0EPEL*C0
137 E A S T 13^ ST.
N E.W YORK
were occasionally 20 per cent, higher. Port Philip
scoured merinos were taken for Russian account at
the record price of 3s. 2'Vzd. Sliped lambs were
sold to the home trade at 2s. 2d.
MEETING OF VENEER^AND PANEL MEN.
The National Veneer and Panel Manufacturers'
Association met at the Auditorium Hotel, in Chi-
cago, on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 14
and 15.
The special traffic committee, of which D. C.
Kline is chairman, made a report on what has
been done in arraying the veneer and panel inter-
ests for the presentation of their claims regarding
freight classifications and rates before the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. This is a matter of
vital importance to the entire industry, and manu-
facturers who are not members of the association
were cordially invited to attend and express their
views. The usual banquet was partaken of by
those in attendance.
NEW TESTJMONIIAL BOOKLET.
"Opinions of Those Who Knew" is the title of
a neat and attractive booklet just issued by James
& Holmstrom, New York. This booklet gives in
concise form the opinions of many prominent
musicians, teachers and college heads relative to
the tonal beauties of the James & Holmstrom
piano. These unsolicited testimonials furnish con-
clusive evidence of the popularity of the J. & II.
piano in musical circles and its standing in the
piano industry. John J. Glynn, manager of James
& Holmstrom, who prepared this booklet, has re-
ceived numerous requests from the company's deal-
ers for substantial quantities.
WOOL PRICES ADVANCING.
SOSSI
Cable dispatches from London, England, dated
Saturday last, state that the offerings at the wool
auction sales on that day amounted to 8,500 bales.
The demand increased and prices were strong, all
wools advancing from 10 to 15 per cent. Fine
greasy crossbreds and the finest grades of merinos
INVISIBLE
iHINGES
The Ohio Veneer Co.
Out of tight,
ever in mind
CINCINNATI, O.
San Francisco
164 Hansford Bldf.
Minneapolis
3416 Second Av*..So.
Detroit
David Whitnev Bldf
New York OfRem and Sample Room
Lexington Ave. and 46th St.
G. H. VAUGHAN, Eastern Representative
Chicafo
180 No. Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles
224 Central Bldf.
Importers a n d Manufacturers of
Figured Mahogany, Circassian Wal-
nut and Foreign Woods for high-
grade piano cases and cabinets.
Grand Central Palace Building
BRANCH?OFFICES:
Inform
SOSS MANUFACTURING CO.
435 443 ATLANTIC AVE BROOKLYN.N.Y