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MARCH 11,
THE
1922
FIGHT OVER VALUATION PLAN
Expected That American Valuation Clause Will
Force Tariff Bill Over to Next Session
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 6.—A stiff fight
on the question of American valuation for im-
ports, with prospects of postponement of the
tariff bill until next session as a result, is shaping
up rn Congress, where the House Committee on
Ways and Means is insistent upon adoption of
the plan in the new tariff measure, while the
Senate Finance Committee is strongly in favor
of the President's plan for flexible duties, to be
increased or reduced as changing economic condi
tions throughout the world warrant.
The Senate Finance Committee has not yet
finally decided whether it will incorporate the
American valuation plan or the flexible duty
scheme in its draft of the tariff bill, and is seek-
ing to secure the consent of the Ways and Means
Committee to adoption of the latter. Repre-
sentative Fordney, chairman of the House Com-
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mittee, however, is unwilling to recede from the
stand his committee took when the House passed
the tariff bill in which the American valuation
plan was included. As a result of the differences
between the two committees, the insistence of the
Finance Committee on the flexible tariff will pre-
cipitate a fight on the measure in the lower House
which would undoubtedly make its passage at
this session impossible.
PLAN U. S. LUMBER CENSUS
Government Plans Exhaustive Investigation to
Collect. Statistics on Output for 1921
The Bureau of the Census and the Forest
Service of the United States Department of
Agriculture have entered into a co-operative
agreement under which the Forest Service will
undertake the collection of the statistics of lum-
ber and timber products for the calendar year
1921 as a part of the census of manufactures.
This agreement contemplates the utilization of
the Forest Service organization in Arizona, Cali-
fornia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washing-
ton and Wyoming.
A sufficient number of Forest Service men
will be sworn in as agents of the Bureau of the
Census in the West, acting under the authority
of the census law. By this means it is intended
to avoid duplicate inquiries to saw-mill operators
and other manufacturers of forest products, to
expedite the collection of census data, and to
economize upon the cost of the canvass. Early
publication of forest statistics in Western States
is planned if manufacturers will co-operate.
PLAYER MANUFACTURERS
ATTENTION!
We make a specialty of Piano and Player-
Piano Hardware, Transmissions and Gears,
Metal Spool Ends, and so forth. We make
only on special order after designs furnished
us or will furnish designs on request.
Write us your needs.
Elgin Metal Novelty Co.
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DEATH OF WILLIAM STRAUCH
One of the Founders of Strauch Bros. Passes
Away at the Age of Ninety—Retired From
Business in 1918 After a Long Career
William Strauch, brother of Peter D. Strauch
and one of the founders of Strauch Bros., New
York, passed away at his home in Westfield, N.
J., from a stroke of apoplexy on Saturday, Feb-
ruary 25. Mr. Strauch, who was an uncle of
Albert T. and William E. Strauch, the present
executive heads of Strauch Bros., Inc., was born
near Frankfurt, Germany, in 1832. After having
learned the trade of cabinetmaker in his native
kind he came to the United States in 1851, be-
coming a foreman in the Wooster furniture fac-
tory in Albany, N. Y., where some of the finest
furniture in the country was manufactured at that
time. In 1867 he joined with his brother, Peter
D. Strauch, in forming the firm of Strauch Bros.,
where he remained in active business until 1918.
Since that time he has lived a retired life.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday,
February 28, at his late residence, interment be-
ing in Westfield. He is survived by one son and
one daughter and his brother, Peter D. Strauch.
BRAKING MEANS_F0R MUSIC ROLLS
WASHINGTON, D. C, March 6.—William A.
Watson, Maiden, and Warner Eustis, Newton,
Mass., have just been granted Patent No. 1,-
406,430 for a braking means for perforated music
rolls, which they have assigned to the J. P.
Kustis Mfg. Co., Cambridge, Mass.
This invention relates to braking means for
perforated music rolls, and one of the objects
of the invention is to provide braking means to
contact with the surface of the rolled music
sheet in such way as to produce a decreasing
braking action while the music sheet is being
unwound in playing, and to produce a less brak-
ing action when the music sheet is traveling in
a reverse direction in rewinding it. Another
object of the invention is to provide a gravi-
tating brake which acts the more strongly the
further it is moved away from a vertical posi-
tion. Other objects are to provide a practical
and efficient brake for acting upon a perforated
music sheet, both when it is moved in the play-
ing direction, and in the rewinding direction.
THE REVIEW'S UNIVERSAL "WANT" DIRECTORY
NY member of the music trade may
forward to this office a "situation"
advertisement intended for this De-
partment, to occupy a space of four lines,
agate measure, and it will be inserted
free. The replies will also be forwarded
without cost. Additional space will be
at the rate of 25c. per line. If bold-faced
type is desired, the cost for same will be
25c. a line, 7 words to a line.
Business opportunities, 25c. per line.
When sending bold-faced advertise-
ments cash must accompany order.
All advertisements intended for this
department must be in hand on the Sat-
urday preceding date of issue.
A
We have a number of units of the Ogden sec-
tional record racks which we will dispose of at
an unusually low price if taken at once. Cabi-
net is finished in white enamel and equipped with
lock and glass doors. If interested write "F. B.,
24," care The Music Trade Review, 209 South
State St., Chicago, 111.
FOR SALE—Quantity of Udell record cabi-
nets for Victrolas 4, 6, 8 and 9. These cabi-
nets have never been uncrated. As we are clos-
ing out our stock of cabinets we will sacrifice all
of these. Address "F. B., 25," care The Music
Trade Review, 209 S. State St., Chicago, 111.
WANTED—We have a branch store doing a
splendid business in a city where there are no
good tuners or polishers. A profitable business
could be built up by a good player regulator and
tuner who could also do polishing. Such a man
we would back by giving him our own business
while he was getting started. Address "Box
F. B., 21," care The Music Trade Review, 209
South State St., Chicago, 111.
HELP WANTED—Sales producer for retail
phonograph department in good Central States
city. Must be able to handle men to advantage.
Opportunity given to right man to show re-
sults. Do not apply unless you have a clean and
successful record. Replies treated confidentially.
Address the Baldwin Piano Co., General Office,
Cincinnati, O.
SALESMEN visiting music dealers—splendid
side line. Absolute necessity; pocket sample;
splendid contract; practically no competition.
Write Arthur Bellinger Co., 109 Battle Creek,
Mich.
POSITION WANT El") by recently traveling
service man for the American Piano Co. Can
regulate and tune pianos and player actions.
"Box 2358," care The Music Trade Review, 373
Ave., New York Cily.
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rebuild,
Address
Fourth
POSITION WANTED—Executive, expert on Welte-
Mignon and all player actions, or desires repair work on
hourly bass. Lonp experience in manufacturing music rolls.
Address "l?ox 2355," care of Music Trade Review, 373
I'nurth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—Piano salesman of long and
general experience wishes to change his position. Have
also some road experience in States from Ohio East. Address
"Box 2350" care of Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth Ave.,
New York City.
WANTED—Music rolls for Welte-Mignon piano (original
type), 13" wide. Send list and price. Address Hall Music
Co., 3211 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
WANTED—Factory superintendent by Indiana phono-
graph manufacturer to take entire charge of factory. Give
record and salary expected. Address "J. N. 18," care
Music Trade Review, 209 S. State St., Chicago, 111.
WANTED—By well-equipped Middle
factory, sales manager to take charge of
traveling, etc. Give record and salary
"T- N. 19," care Music Trade Review,
Chicago, 111.
West phonograph
sales and do some
expected. Address
209 S. State St.,
PIANO SALESMAN—Desires position, inside or outside,
with well-known piano house. Many years' experience. A-l
references. Address "Box 2349," care of Music Trade
Review, 373 Fourth Ave., New York City.
POSITION WANTED—By a real piano maker. A real
salesman wishes to work for a real gentleman. Address
"Box 2342," care The Music Trade Review, 373 Fourth
Ave., New York City.