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THE
NEW RULE FAVORS CREDITORS.
Will Prevent Delay in Closing Bankrupt Cases
Regarding Which There Have Been Many
Complaints.
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
was referred, and a concise statement showing no better, and Mr. Longworth stood there and
what substantial proceedings have been had in saw the E string of his violin curling up. He re-
the case, and why it has not been closed."
tired in confusion, and the piece was never
played.
KRELLFRENCH CO. PROSPERITY.
DEATH OF JAMES LANGFORD.
Since the national bankruptcy law was enacted
there have been many complaints regarding the
delay in closing cases. As a matter of fact, many
bankruptcy cases were allowed by trustees to
drag from two to three years in the courts, and
as a result when expenses were deducted there
was little left for the creditors. This matter has
been taken up by the bar association at the sug-
gestion of prominent manufacturers, and their
efforts have at last met with success, for the fol-
lowing additional rule in bankruptcy (No.
XXXV.) was promulgated last week, and it is
hardly necessary to say that it will meet with
the hearty approval of all concerned:
"The referees are directed to exercise, in cases
under their charge, an active supervision over
trustees in order to prevent delay in the settle-
ment of estates. The provisions of Sec. 47 of the
Bankruptcy Act, requiring that trustees make
reports every two months, and of Sec. 65, requir-
ing dividends to be paid within thirty days after
the adjudication, if there is sufficient money ap-
plicable thereto to pay a dividend of 5 per cent.,
and thereafter whenever there is sufficient money
to pay a dividend of 10 per cent., should be
strictly enforced. If any trustee, after due notice
from the referee, neglects to make such reports,
or to pay such dividends, or unreasonably delays,
in any respect, the prompt settlement of the
estate, the referee in charge is directed to make
a certificate of the facts, and upon it to issue an
order, returnable before the judge on any motion
day, requiring the trustee to show cause why he
should not be removed. Referees are directed to
make a report to the court in the months of April
and October in each year, of all unsettled cases
which have been pending before them more than
fifteen months. Such reports should contain the
title and number of the case, the date when it
Checks Mailed to Stockholders—Carried Over
a Large Number of Unfilled Orders to New
Year,—Satisfactory Outlook for Present Year.
(Special to The Review.*
Newcastle, Ind., Jan. 22, 1906.
The Krell-French Piano Co. last week mailed
thirty-one checks to stockholders of record on
Jan. 1, to cover the sixth regular semi-annual
dividend of 3 per cent. The year recently closed
was a remarkable one in many ways for this
house. It marked a great expansion of business,
leaving them with a large number of unfilled
orders on hand, and more are coming every day,
with the result that they are as busy as can be.
The instruments which this concern are putting
on the market this season are exceptionally ex-
cellent and are winning a very large share of
popularity.
(Special to The Review.)
Pall River, Mass., Jan. 20, 1906.
James Langford, who for many years had han-
dled pianos and other musical instruments in this
city, died unexpectedly on Tuesday at his home
on Ridge street. Mr. Langford had suffered for
several days with a carbuncle on his neck, and
one day last week while in a barber shop in Prov-
idence requested the barber to open it with a
razor. Blood poisoning resulted from the irregu-
lar operation, but death had not been looked for.
Mr. Langford was born in Lancashire, Bng., in
1847, and was a spinner by trade. He was an ac-
tive factor in local politics and occupied many
positions of importance. He was also connected
•with the fire department, and was prominent in
fraternal societies. He is survived by four
children.
A TRAVELER WITH A RECORD.
LONGWORTH'S DEBUT AS VIOLINIST.
Representative "'Nick" Longworth, who is to
marry Miss Alice Roosevelt, is an amateur vio-
linest. While at Harvard he played the violin
in the Glee Club entertainments, and made sev-
eral tours with it. On one occasion the Glee
Club appeared in Cincinnati, Longworth's home,
and he was particularly anxious to do something
out of the ordinary.
He had been practicing for weeks on a difficult
bit of music and had mastered it. All of Mr.
Longworth's family and friends were present on
the night of the entertainment to hear "Nick"
play. He was greeted with tremendous applause
when he stepped out on the stage.
With a bow of thanks, Mr. Longworth drew
his bow over the strings and succeeded in bring-
ing out a horrible discord. A second effort was
Royal C. Graves, of Greenfield, Mass., who at
one time traveled for the Mason & Hamlin Or-
gan Co., and who has spent his entire life on the
road representing institutions in various lines of
business has just celebrated the seventy-eighth
anniversary of his birth. He retired a little
while ago, but decided that work was better than
rusting, and last year traveled 15,000 miles.
AMBTJHL BROS. WORD CONTEST.
Ambuhl Bros., of Pittsburg, Pa., have inau-
gurated a word contest in their territory. The
first prize is a new upright Kimball piano, the
second prize a Sterling piano player, and there
are numerous minor prizes varying from $100
down. The contest is attracting considerable at-
tention throughout Pennsylvania.
The Decker Piano, since 1856, has been an instru-
ment of reputation, and to-day the same watchful
care is manifested in every department which was so
apparent in the early history of the house.
Dealers will find that the Decker Piano of 1906
will be a most valuable adjunct to their selling force.
DECKER & SON
971 EAST 135th STREET,
NEW YORK CITY