Music Trade Review
Issue: 1897 Vol. 24 N. 4 - Page 6
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Commend the " Dolge Plan."
" An American System of Labor Pensions
and Insurance," is the title of an interesting
and lengthy article by Paul Monroe of the
University of Chicago, which appears in the
current issue of the " American Journal of
Sociology." It treats of, and describes in de-
tail, the " Dolge plan " of pensions and in-
surance which has been in successful operation
for a number of years in Dolgeville. As
might be expected from such a competent
authority this paper shows study and re-
search, and the subject is treated of compre-
hensively. The recognition which the " Dolge
plan" is attaining among the leaders in
economic thought is decidedly a compliment
to the foresight and ability of Mr. Alfred
Dolge, the originator.
Strich & Zeidler Allege Infringe-
ment.
Strich & Zeidler, the well known piano man-
ufacturers of New York, have written a letter
to Bush & Gerts, Chicago, alleging that their
style " 13 " is an infringement of the Strich &
Zeidler style " F." On this design Strich &
Zeidler had been granted patents covering its
peculiar style of case architecture. The
patent was granted them on August 1, 1895,
and is No. 24,553. They request Bush &
Gerts to discontinue the manufacture of this
style of piano or they will take proceedings to
test their allegation in the courts.
Samuel C. Pease.
Samuel C. Pease, who up to a recent date
was first vice-president of the Pease Piano Co.,
this city, died on Wednesday morning last at
his residence, 357 South First Avenue, Mt.
Vernon, N. Y. Mr. Pease was born in Worth-
ington, Mass., fifty-four years ago. He came
to New York in 1866, and has been engaged
in the piano business ever since. His death
was not unexpected, as he had been quite ill
since last March. A widow, three brothers,
and two sisters survive him.
The funeral services were held at his resi-
dence last Thursday evening, and his body was
taken on Friday morning to Worthington,
Mass., for interment.
A Demand for the Baumeister.
We notice a marked activity pervading the
Baumeister factory just now. It is self-evident
that Reinhard Kochman is beginning to get
in some of his fine work. Mr. Kochman has
a strong personal following among retailers
in this country; where he goes business is
either found or made; moreover he has a good
selling instrument and a reputable house at
his back, and " Kochman " knows it!
F. B. Burns.
Business with F. B. Burns, ("he piano scarf
and cover manufacturer, of 95 Fifth Avenue,
this city, is decidedly on the up grade just
now. Mr. Burns is much pleased with his
new quarters and finds the location not only
a good one for casual trade, but handy for
dealers who frequent " piano row."
F. B. Burns has recently placed on the
market a new piano stool which is likely to
find much favor among the trade; it is up-
holstered in damasks, silks, and velours in the
style of antique furniture and is manufactured
in all woods. Piano covers and scarfs are
supplied to match. In a chat with The Review
on Thursday last, F. B. Burns stated that re-
tail trade with him was moving nicely, there
being a specially heavy demand for his fine line
of piano scarfs. Mr. Burns will start on Mon-
day next for a six weeks' extended road-trip,
and expects to have a prosperous journey.
Knabe Factory Enlargement.
An augury of the magnificent success in
store for the new style Knabe pianos during
1897, is the gratifying condition of business
at the factory, as revealed in Mr. James E.
Healy's talk with The Review on Wednesday
last. In reply to the stereotyped inquiry
" how's business " he said:
" We are exceedingly well pleased with the
general outlook. December trade was ex-
cellent, while our business so far for January
is far in excess of the same period a year ago.
At the present time we are behind in orders,
and have been compelled to increase our
factory capacity for the second time within the
past sixty days. The demand for high-priced
pianos such as the Knabe, is significant of the
improving condition of the times. Every-
thing now points to a steady and healthy im-
provement in business."
At Mr. Healy's request The Review had the
pleasure of testing the new scale " Baby
grand," which like the concert grand, re-
cently played upon by Mme. Carreno, affords
ample testimony of the skill and up-to-dated-
ness of the enterprising house of Knabe &
Co. The scale of the Baby grand is abso-
lutely perfect; the tonal power and vibration
are so carefully distributed that the semblance
of a break is not distinguishable. The quan-
tity and quality of tone is grand-like; it is
capable of the severest " forcing." The Re-
view feels confident that these instruments
when placed upon the market, will equally
merit the many flattering compliments be-
stowed on the new scale concert grand.
Mr. Healy, who has been tarrying in town
the greater portion of the week, attended the
Carreno recital at Carnegie Hall, Thursday
afternoon last, when the distinguished pianiste
again revealed the superb qualities of the
Knabe concert grand in the presence of an en-
thusiastic and appreciative audience.
In Town.
The following among other dealers have
been in town during the week: O. K. Houck,
O. K. Houck & Co., Memphis, Tenn.; R. O.
Foster, Foster & Waldo, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Frank Mackie, Mackie Bros., Cleveland, O.;
Mr. McArthur, McArthur Music House,
Knoxville, Tenn.; J. W. Jenkins, J. W. Jenk-
ins' Sons, Kansas City, Mo.; E. H. Andrews,
Kansas City, Mo.; J. W. Northrop (ac-
companied by his wife), Emerson Piano Co.,
Chicago, 111.; M. B. Lamb, Worcester, Mass.;
Professor J. W. Hawd, Ilion, N. Y.
Foreign Corporations in Ohio.
The following despatch from Columbus, O.,
may be of interest to music trade corporations
doing business in that State:
Secretary of State Charles Kinney is send-
ing notice to such foreign corporations doing
business in Ohio of which he has official
knowledge, calling their attention to the pro-
visions of the law of May 6, 1894, which pre-
scribes a penalty for failure to comply with the
law requiring them to file a sworn statement
setting forth certain facts relating to the cor-
poration, and pay a fee proportioned to the
amount of the capital stock used and business
done in Ohio, being the same domestic cor-
porations are required to pay.
In his letter Secretary Kinney informs the
corporations that unless they comply imme-
diately with the law he will be compelled to
ask the Attorney-General to bring proceed-
ings to inforce the statutory penalty. There
are a number of corporations doing business
in the State who have paid no attention to the
laws above mentioned, and Mr. Kinney is of
the opinion that, inasmuch as they reap large
returns from their business in this State, they
should assist in bearing their portion of the
burdens of taxation.
Regulating Carload Lots.
IMPORTANT
ORDER BY THE
ASSOCIATION.
JOINT
TRAFFIC
The New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad, on January 15, put into operation a
recommendation of the Joint Traffic Asso-
ciation that materially curtails the privileges
of car-load rates. The practice has become
general^for shippers, in order to secure the
benefits of car-load rates, to jointly fill a car
and consign it to one party, in order to come
within the Joint Traffic Association's rules
that the freight shall be delivered at one station
in one day by one shipper, consigned to one
consignee and destination. The clause " by
one shipper " has been disregarded in prac-
tice. The new order provides that the con-
signee or his representative shall give a re-
ceipt for a full car before any goods can be
secured, and it is believed that were the order
enforced permanently by all the roads it would
mean the total extinction of the present prac-
tice of jointly filling a car.
Thus far the New York Central is the only
road, as far as could be learned, that is ob-
serving the order, and it is understood that
other roads in the Association will make a
formal protest against being compelled to en-
force it, on the ground that the order is alto-
gether impracticable and would interfere very
materially with current methods of doing busi-
ness.
The Everett Building, 141 Fifth Avenue, is
rapidly approaching completion and presents
a most imposing appearance. It will be ready
for occupancy about the first of February.
The matinee musicale given by Chickering
& Sons, last Tuesday afternoon at Chickering
Hall, this city, was attended by a select as-
semblage that crowded the spacious hall.
The programme was thoroughly enjoyed.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Commend the " Dolge Plan."
" An American System of Labor Pensions
and Insurance," is the title of an interesting
and lengthy article by Paul Monroe of the
University of Chicago, which appears in the
current issue of the " American Journal of
Sociology." It treats of, and describes in de-
tail, the " Dolge plan " of pensions and in-
surance which has been in successful operation
for a number of years in Dolgeville. As
might be expected from such a competent
authority this paper shows study and re-
search, and the subject is treated of compre-
hensively. The recognition which the " Dolge
plan" is attaining among the leaders in
economic thought is decidedly a compliment
to the foresight and ability of Mr. Alfred
Dolge, the originator.
Strich & Zeidler Allege Infringe-
ment.
Strich & Zeidler, the well known piano man-
ufacturers of New York, have written a letter
to Bush & Gerts, Chicago, alleging that their
style " 13 " is an infringement of the Strich &
Zeidler style " F." On this design Strich &
Zeidler had been granted patents covering its
peculiar style of case architecture. The
patent was granted them on August 1, 1895,
and is No. 24,553. They request Bush &
Gerts to discontinue the manufacture of this
style of piano or they will take proceedings to
test their allegation in the courts.
Samuel C. Pease.
Samuel C. Pease, who up to a recent date
was first vice-president of the Pease Piano Co.,
this city, died on Wednesday morning last at
his residence, 357 South First Avenue, Mt.
Vernon, N. Y. Mr. Pease was born in Worth-
ington, Mass., fifty-four years ago. He came
to New York in 1866, and has been engaged
in the piano business ever since. His death
was not unexpected, as he had been quite ill
since last March. A widow, three brothers,
and two sisters survive him.
The funeral services were held at his resi-
dence last Thursday evening, and his body was
taken on Friday morning to Worthington,
Mass., for interment.
A Demand for the Baumeister.
We notice a marked activity pervading the
Baumeister factory just now. It is self-evident
that Reinhard Kochman is beginning to get
in some of his fine work. Mr. Kochman has
a strong personal following among retailers
in this country; where he goes business is
either found or made; moreover he has a good
selling instrument and a reputable house at
his back, and " Kochman " knows it!
F. B. Burns.
Business with F. B. Burns, ("he piano scarf
and cover manufacturer, of 95 Fifth Avenue,
this city, is decidedly on the up grade just
now. Mr. Burns is much pleased with his
new quarters and finds the location not only
a good one for casual trade, but handy for
dealers who frequent " piano row."
F. B. Burns has recently placed on the
market a new piano stool which is likely to
find much favor among the trade; it is up-
holstered in damasks, silks, and velours in the
style of antique furniture and is manufactured
in all woods. Piano covers and scarfs are
supplied to match. In a chat with The Review
on Thursday last, F. B. Burns stated that re-
tail trade with him was moving nicely, there
being a specially heavy demand for his fine line
of piano scarfs. Mr. Burns will start on Mon-
day next for a six weeks' extended road-trip,
and expects to have a prosperous journey.
Knabe Factory Enlargement.
An augury of the magnificent success in
store for the new style Knabe pianos during
1897, is the gratifying condition of business
at the factory, as revealed in Mr. James E.
Healy's talk with The Review on Wednesday
last. In reply to the stereotyped inquiry
" how's business " he said:
" We are exceedingly well pleased with the
general outlook. December trade was ex-
cellent, while our business so far for January
is far in excess of the same period a year ago.
At the present time we are behind in orders,
and have been compelled to increase our
factory capacity for the second time within the
past sixty days. The demand for high-priced
pianos such as the Knabe, is significant of the
improving condition of the times. Every-
thing now points to a steady and healthy im-
provement in business."
At Mr. Healy's request The Review had the
pleasure of testing the new scale " Baby
grand," which like the concert grand, re-
cently played upon by Mme. Carreno, affords
ample testimony of the skill and up-to-dated-
ness of the enterprising house of Knabe &
Co. The scale of the Baby grand is abso-
lutely perfect; the tonal power and vibration
are so carefully distributed that the semblance
of a break is not distinguishable. The quan-
tity and quality of tone is grand-like; it is
capable of the severest " forcing." The Re-
view feels confident that these instruments
when placed upon the market, will equally
merit the many flattering compliments be-
stowed on the new scale concert grand.
Mr. Healy, who has been tarrying in town
the greater portion of the week, attended the
Carreno recital at Carnegie Hall, Thursday
afternoon last, when the distinguished pianiste
again revealed the superb qualities of the
Knabe concert grand in the presence of an en-
thusiastic and appreciative audience.
In Town.
The following among other dealers have
been in town during the week: O. K. Houck,
O. K. Houck & Co., Memphis, Tenn.; R. O.
Foster, Foster & Waldo, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Frank Mackie, Mackie Bros., Cleveland, O.;
Mr. McArthur, McArthur Music House,
Knoxville, Tenn.; J. W. Jenkins, J. W. Jenk-
ins' Sons, Kansas City, Mo.; E. H. Andrews,
Kansas City, Mo.; J. W. Northrop (ac-
companied by his wife), Emerson Piano Co.,
Chicago, 111.; M. B. Lamb, Worcester, Mass.;
Professor J. W. Hawd, Ilion, N. Y.
Foreign Corporations in Ohio.
The following despatch from Columbus, O.,
may be of interest to music trade corporations
doing business in that State:
Secretary of State Charles Kinney is send-
ing notice to such foreign corporations doing
business in Ohio of which he has official
knowledge, calling their attention to the pro-
visions of the law of May 6, 1894, which pre-
scribes a penalty for failure to comply with the
law requiring them to file a sworn statement
setting forth certain facts relating to the cor-
poration, and pay a fee proportioned to the
amount of the capital stock used and business
done in Ohio, being the same domestic cor-
porations are required to pay.
In his letter Secretary Kinney informs the
corporations that unless they comply imme-
diately with the law he will be compelled to
ask the Attorney-General to bring proceed-
ings to inforce the statutory penalty. There
are a number of corporations doing business
in the State who have paid no attention to the
laws above mentioned, and Mr. Kinney is of
the opinion that, inasmuch as they reap large
returns from their business in this State, they
should assist in bearing their portion of the
burdens of taxation.
Regulating Carload Lots.
IMPORTANT
ORDER BY THE
ASSOCIATION.
JOINT
TRAFFIC
The New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad, on January 15, put into operation a
recommendation of the Joint Traffic Asso-
ciation that materially curtails the privileges
of car-load rates. The practice has become
general^for shippers, in order to secure the
benefits of car-load rates, to jointly fill a car
and consign it to one party, in order to come
within the Joint Traffic Association's rules
that the freight shall be delivered at one station
in one day by one shipper, consigned to one
consignee and destination. The clause " by
one shipper " has been disregarded in prac-
tice. The new order provides that the con-
signee or his representative shall give a re-
ceipt for a full car before any goods can be
secured, and it is believed that were the order
enforced permanently by all the roads it would
mean the total extinction of the present prac-
tice of jointly filling a car.
Thus far the New York Central is the only
road, as far as could be learned, that is ob-
serving the order, and it is understood that
other roads in the Association will make a
formal protest against being compelled to en-
force it, on the ground that the order is alto-
gether impracticable and would interfere very
materially with current methods of doing busi-
ness.
The Everett Building, 141 Fifth Avenue, is
rapidly approaching completion and presents
a most imposing appearance. It will be ready
for occupancy about the first of February.
The matinee musicale given by Chickering
& Sons, last Tuesday afternoon at Chickering
Hall, this city, was attended by a select as-
semblage that crowded the spacious hall.
The programme was thoroughly enjoyed.
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