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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
JANUARY 28, 1922
BILL TO HELPPATENT OFFICE
A. L WESSELI^VERY CONFIDENT
HARDWOOD RAIL RATES CUT
Measure Designed to Provide Higher Salaries
for Employes Goes to Senate for Third Time
Low Inventories Serve to Place Trade on Solid
Foundation for the Future
Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Reduc-
tion, Effective by March 6
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 24.—Improved con-
ditions in the United States Patent Office are
sought in a bill which is now before the Senate,
after having been passed three times by the
House of Representatives only to be thrown out
twice because of changes made by the upper
body. The measure provides for increased fees
for patents and trade-mark registrations, the
additional money so secured to be expended in
higher salaries for examiners and other em-
ployes.
Conditions in the office are chaotic, it is de-
clared by patent lawyers and inventors, due to
the large number of resignations of men who
are able to make two and three times their
government salary in private employment. More
than half of the entire examining force resigned
within a period of three years and resignations
are now being submitted so rapidly that the
Civil Service Commission is unable to fill the
positions. The office, as a result, is from six
to twelve months behind in its work.
The Patent Office is one of the few money-
making branches of the government. During
the calendar years 1921 a total of 87,000 applica-
tions was received and the cash receipts of the
office totaled $2,775,000, an increase of 30,000
applications and $800,000 in receipts over the
calendar year 1918. At the present time, 59,000
patent applications and 6,000 trade-mark cases
are awaiting action, held up by the inability of
the office to keep the work current.
"I am very optimistic over probable condi-
tions in the piano industry during this year,"
stated Arthur L. Wessell, vice-president of the
well-known piano action manufacturing firm of
Wessell, Nickel & Gross, New York City. "The
completion of inventories has disclosed possibly
the lowest amount of stock in many years in the
hands of both manufacturers and dealers. An-
other decidedly favorable condition is that what
stock was left after the Christmas holidays has
been inventoried at present-day prices, while last
year the inventory showed large stocks on hand
inventoried at high prices with a declining mar-
ket.
"This visible difference between the two years
alone gives cause for much optimism regarding
the year ahead of us. Stocks have been so well
liquidated that we have begun this year on a
solid and firm foundation upon which it will be
possible to safely build our year's business.
Ordering for the new year has already begun in
a manner that is indicative of the confidence of
the trade in future business and I fully believe
we are in for a year that will yield good business
to the firm that energetically proceeds to de-
velop it."
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 23.—Rates on hard-
wood lumber were ordered reduced by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission last week to a basis
ot not more than 7 to 11 cents per 100 pounds
above the schedules obtaining in 1920, before
general rate increases were put into effect. Rail-
roads were instructed to make the new schedules
effective not later than March 6.
Under the order, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Flor-
ida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky points of ori-
gin were specifically mentioned, and the tables
of reductions set out for them. However, the
commission said rates from points outside of the
States mentioned should be "revised in harmony
with the amounts prescribed" in the decision.
The case in which the decision resulted was
brought before the commission by the Southern
Hardwood Traffic Association and others, and
the decision said that, while transportation
charges have not been responsible for existing
depression in the industry, the cost of producing
their products had been decreased in every re-
spect except that element due to transportation.
Never judge a man by his looks. A prospect
may look like a fool, but the chances are that he
isn't; therefore, treat all customers with respect
and consideration.
Established 1853
Manufacturers
of
PLAN TO POPULARIZE VENEERS
A national advertising campaign has been
planned for 1922 by the Veneer and Plywood
Manufacturers' Association which is designed to
increase the popularity of veneers in cabinet work
and furniture of various sorts through the me-
dium of education. National magazines and
newspapers will play the leading roles in the
campaign, which will cover veneer history.
Towers Above
AH Others
Also PIANO-FORTE
and ORGAN KEYS
Keys, Actions, Hammers, Brackets and Nickel Kail Furnished Complete
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
Grand and Upright Piano-forte Actions
131 to 147 Broadway
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CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
HEED OUR ADVICE
Write for a sample can of Behlen's
Varnish Crack Eradicator and try it.
Once you leam how much it means to
you in the saving of time on your refin-
ishing jobs by eliminating the necessity
of scraping off old varnish and shellac,
and how much more satisfactory are
the results, because of the better sur-
face it gives to work on, you, like others
will continue to use it
Write to-day.
H. BEHLEN & BRO.
Anilines
Shellacs
Stains
Fillers
10-12 Christopher St., New York
Near 6th Ave.. and 8th St.
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
celluloid, cloth, felt, fibre,
leather, paper, rubber or
whatever you want, give
us credit and send your
orders to
TUNERS GENERALLY ARE BUSY
Fact Evidenced by the Demand for Supplies
Made Upon Geo. W. Braunsdorf, Inc.
That tuners are busy in all sections of the
country is evidenced by the large volume of or-
ders received by George W. Braunsdorf, Inc.,
New York City, in its department devoted to
tuners' supplies. This firm is well known for
the paper, felt and cloth punchings, fibre wash-
ers and bridges for pianos and players which
it produces. It also sells repair parts and tools
of every description, and the Braunsdorf all-
leather bridle strap is one of the most popular
numbers in the line. This business is continu-
ing in a strong manner through the new year
and shows every sign of its continuance for
many months ahead.
George W. Braunsdorf, president of the c6m-
pany, has announced the appearance of a new
price list showing considerable reduction in
prices over all former lists. It is expected that
this new price list will prove very popular with
the tuner and will further stimulate business.
If your business is dull don't blame it on your
location, the times, etc. Get into a quiet corner
and analyze yourself and your business methods,
and nine times out of ten you will discover the
cause.
C. F. GOEPEL & CO.
137 E. 13th STREET
NEW YORK
VENEERS
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.
ELGIN
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ILLINOIS
Circassian Walnut, Oak, Walnut
and Specializing on Mahogany.
Capacity—5 Million Feet