Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 9 - Page 11
Music Trade Review -- © mbsi.org, arcade-museum.com -- digitized with support from namm.org
THE
STUDYING LABORJN PIANO PLANTS.
Prof. Charles R. Richards an Authority on
Industrial Education, of Columbia University,
Appointed to Investigate Opportunities for
Boy^ and Girls in Piano Factories—Manufac-
turer^-. Asked to Co-operate—Details of the
Work Detailed at Length.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
11
Knabe, was bought by John McCreary, one of
the heirs of the late Count John A. Creighton,
the Omaha mining millionaire, who died leaving
a $4,000,000 estate.
CONTEST OVER_CHASE NAME.
Victor=
Victrola
Depositions Taken in This City and Elsewhere
to be Laid Before the Authorities at Wash-
ington—Both Sices Represented by Eminent
Counsel at the Various Hearings.
Charles R. Richards, of Columbia University,
and.a well known authority on industrial educa-
tion, has ibeen appointed to investigate the labor
Testimony has been taken this week at the
situation in the piano and other factories devoted
to musical instruments in New York city at the Union Square Hotel in this city in the contest
request of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, De- between the A. B. Chase Co., of Norwalk, Ohio,
partment of Labor, State of New York. The and the Starr Piano Co., of Richmond, Ind., over
purpose of the investigation is to secure all the the name of "Chase" as a trade-mark. Both con-
available information possible regarding skilled cerns have been represented by eminent counsel,
labor in the industries of the State and the the A. B. Chase Co. by Messrs. Kenyon, of Now
conditions under which boys and girls enter the York, and Wickham, of Norwalk, Ohio, the Starr
industries and their opportunity for advance- Co., by Messrs. Hood, of Indianapolis and Mor-
i ell, of Washington.
Previously depositions
ment.
had
been
taken
in
New
Castle,
Ind., Chicago and
Prof. Richards intends to commence his in-
vestigation with the music trade industry and in Philadelphia, and after this week the attorneys
this connection L, W. Hatch, chief statistician will take testimony in Pittsburg. Among those
of the Bureau of Labor of Statistics, has sent a whose depositions have been taken are George
letter to piand manufacturers asking that they P. Bent, P. A. Starck, W. L. Bush, G. B. Gros-
co-operate with Prof. Richards and says that if venor, Charles H. Steinway, C. M. Tremaine,
he is furnished with full information the in- F. H. Young, and the editors of a number of the
vestigation will prove of lasting benefit to the music trade papers. The testimony in the depo-
industrial welfare of the State, both for em- sitions will be laid before the patent office and
the question of priority then decided.
ployers and employes.
Calvin Whitney, of the A. B. Chase Co., and
Prof. Richards, who has made a special 9tudy
of industrial and technological conditions and in Henry and Harry Gennett, of the Starr Piano Co..
a talk the other day regarding his plans and have been in town all the week looking after
purpo'ses said: "The State is taking up this their interests.
investigation because of the great difficulty ex-
INTERVENTION FILED
perienced in certain industries in obtaining
thoroughly skilled workmen. In most trades
the apprenticeship system has disappeared be- In England Organ Co. Bankruptcy Matter by
J. R. England Who Seeks to Realize on
cause of a number of reasons. In many cases
Patents Which He Owns.
the employer feels that he cannot go to the ex-
pense and trouble of training boys with whom
(Special to The Review.)
there is no guarantee that they will remain
Houston, Tex., Feb. 24, 1908.
in his employ. On the other hand, the tendency
In the bankruptcy matter of the England
of the American boy to seek a temporary ad-
vancement in wages disinclines him to the low Organ & Piano Co., an intervention has been
wages and the gradual advancement of the ap- filed by James R. England, wherein he seeks to
prenticeship system. For these reasons the State realize on a patent right formerly held by him,
is investigating these conditions in order to as- but which he transferred to the above concern
certain whether any provisions in the form of in exchange for stock representing $27,500. As
yet the referee in bankruptcy has not set a time
induBtrial schools will be of assistance."
The list of printed questions submitted to for the hearing of the intervention.
The invention of Mr. England is considered a
piano manufacturers by the State cover almost
every conceivable subject of interest and of Im- valuable one, and it is stated that he received
portance to the purpose of the investigation. numerous offers for the right to manufacture
In these days of specialism limited apprentice- pianos and organs under his patent.
In the intervention it is alleged by Mr. Eng-
ship and trades union domination any investiga-
tion that will result in the formation of some land that the bankruptcy proceedings were in-
plan of bettering conditions for the employer stituted against the England Organ & Piano Co.
for the purpose of depriving him of his patent.
will be welcomed.
The proceedings will be somewhat of an un-
Meanwhile let us hope that some good will
result from this educational campaign started usual one, as the inventor will attempt to have
by the State. Once in a while we are apt to his patent right restored to him on the ground
lose heart because investigations are not followed that the creditors are only entitled to realize
by results. For the past twenty years in the upon the physical assets of the company.
In the intervention the manner in which the
State we have had thousands of roving commis-
sions which have cost millions of dollars, and yet company was organized and its operations since
little of stable value has followed these investi- the organization are set forth very fully.
gations. It is fortunate, however, that this study
of the labor question in piano factories is in the FILING CHATTEL MORTGAGES IN OHIO.
hands, of an authority on mechanics and indus-
trial education like Prof. Richards. His splendid
The piano dealers of Ohio have joined with the
record at the Pratt Institute and now at Colum- furniture dealers of that State in an effort to
bia University, is a guarantee that some good have the law amended which necessitates the re-
will come from this investigation.
filing of chattel mortgages each year, as in its
present form the law works considerable hard-
BIG TRADE IN KNABE GRANDS IN OMAHA. ship on the dealers in both trades. The proposed
amendment provi les for the refiling of mort-
gages every three years.
(Special to The Review.)
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 22, 1908.
Hayden Bros., of this city, are doing a splendid GREAT STEINWAY PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN.
trade with the Knabe piano. They recently or-
Lyon & Healy are carrying on a great cam-
dered a carload of pianos from Wm. Knabe & Co.,
mostly all grands, which are in good demand paign for Steinway & Sons throughout the State
In this locality. Only last week they sold three of Illinois and Indiana, and last week the Stein-
Knabe grands for cash, two in one day. David way piano was advertised in 125 newspapers in
Cole, president of the Omaha School Board, these States. This is the starting of an active
bought a Knabe grand, style A, another style A campaign which will extend over a number of
Knabe was bought by E. U. Sherman, proprie- western States and which is certain to be pro-
tor of the Millard Hotel. The third, a style B lific of, (satisfactory results.
$200
Cabinet of San
Domingo Ma-
hogany
Concealed Horn
The music is made
loud or soft by
opening or closing
the small doors.
Albums
for 150 Records.
Mr.
Piano Dealer,
Why Not?
Do you sell pianos exclusively?
Why not sell the Victor-Victrola also?
Do you carry a general musical instru-
ment stock? .
Why not add the Victor-Victrola to it?
The Victrola is a perfect musical in-
strument.
People have been waiting for just such
an instrument as the Victrola—the Victor
with concealed horn.
There are lots of Victrola buyers right
among your own customers and among
the music-loving people of your locality.
They will gladly buy it if you will give
them a chance to see and hear the Vic-
trola.
Victor-Victrola profits are liberal. And the
after-sale of Red Seal records is a source
of big and constantly-increasing income
for you. More yet. The. Victrola creates
an interest in the highest class music;
attracts the best people to your establish-
ment; and in this way stimulates the sale
of your entire line.
Mr. Piano Dealer, can you afford to
ignore an opportunity like this?
Why not sell the Victrola and make
more money in your business ?
Write us for complete information about the
Victrola.
Victor Talking Machine Co.
Camden, N. J .
Berliner
Gramophone
Company
Montreal,
Canadian
Distributors.
THE
STUDYING LABORJN PIANO PLANTS.
Prof. Charles R. Richards an Authority on
Industrial Education, of Columbia University,
Appointed to Investigate Opportunities for
Boy^ and Girls in Piano Factories—Manufac-
turer^-. Asked to Co-operate—Details of the
Work Detailed at Length.
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
11
Knabe, was bought by John McCreary, one of
the heirs of the late Count John A. Creighton,
the Omaha mining millionaire, who died leaving
a $4,000,000 estate.
CONTEST OVER_CHASE NAME.
Victor=
Victrola
Depositions Taken in This City and Elsewhere
to be Laid Before the Authorities at Wash-
ington—Both Sices Represented by Eminent
Counsel at the Various Hearings.
Charles R. Richards, of Columbia University,
and.a well known authority on industrial educa-
tion, has ibeen appointed to investigate the labor
Testimony has been taken this week at the
situation in the piano and other factories devoted
to musical instruments in New York city at the Union Square Hotel in this city in the contest
request of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, De- between the A. B. Chase Co., of Norwalk, Ohio,
partment of Labor, State of New York. The and the Starr Piano Co., of Richmond, Ind., over
purpose of the investigation is to secure all the the name of "Chase" as a trade-mark. Both con-
available information possible regarding skilled cerns have been represented by eminent counsel,
labor in the industries of the State and the the A. B. Chase Co. by Messrs. Kenyon, of Now
conditions under which boys and girls enter the York, and Wickham, of Norwalk, Ohio, the Starr
industries and their opportunity for advance- Co., by Messrs. Hood, of Indianapolis and Mor-
i ell, of Washington.
Previously depositions
ment.
had
been
taken
in
New
Castle,
Ind., Chicago and
Prof. Richards intends to commence his in-
vestigation with the music trade industry and in Philadelphia, and after this week the attorneys
this connection L, W. Hatch, chief statistician will take testimony in Pittsburg. Among those
of the Bureau of Labor of Statistics, has sent a whose depositions have been taken are George
letter to piand manufacturers asking that they P. Bent, P. A. Starck, W. L. Bush, G. B. Gros-
co-operate with Prof. Richards and says that if venor, Charles H. Steinway, C. M. Tremaine,
he is furnished with full information the in- F. H. Young, and the editors of a number of the
vestigation will prove of lasting benefit to the music trade papers. The testimony in the depo-
industrial welfare of the State, both for em- sitions will be laid before the patent office and
the question of priority then decided.
ployers and employes.
Calvin Whitney, of the A. B. Chase Co., and
Prof. Richards, who has made a special 9tudy
of industrial and technological conditions and in Henry and Harry Gennett, of the Starr Piano Co..
a talk the other day regarding his plans and have been in town all the week looking after
purpo'ses said: "The State is taking up this their interests.
investigation because of the great difficulty ex-
INTERVENTION FILED
perienced in certain industries in obtaining
thoroughly skilled workmen. In most trades
the apprenticeship system has disappeared be- In England Organ Co. Bankruptcy Matter by
J. R. England Who Seeks to Realize on
cause of a number of reasons. In many cases
Patents Which He Owns.
the employer feels that he cannot go to the ex-
pense and trouble of training boys with whom
(Special to The Review.)
there is no guarantee that they will remain
Houston, Tex., Feb. 24, 1908.
in his employ. On the other hand, the tendency
In the bankruptcy matter of the England
of the American boy to seek a temporary ad-
vancement in wages disinclines him to the low Organ & Piano Co., an intervention has been
wages and the gradual advancement of the ap- filed by James R. England, wherein he seeks to
prenticeship system. For these reasons the State realize on a patent right formerly held by him,
is investigating these conditions in order to as- but which he transferred to the above concern
certain whether any provisions in the form of in exchange for stock representing $27,500. As
yet the referee in bankruptcy has not set a time
induBtrial schools will be of assistance."
The list of printed questions submitted to for the hearing of the intervention.
The invention of Mr. England is considered a
piano manufacturers by the State cover almost
every conceivable subject of interest and of Im- valuable one, and it is stated that he received
portance to the purpose of the investigation. numerous offers for the right to manufacture
In these days of specialism limited apprentice- pianos and organs under his patent.
In the intervention it is alleged by Mr. Eng-
ship and trades union domination any investiga-
tion that will result in the formation of some land that the bankruptcy proceedings were in-
plan of bettering conditions for the employer stituted against the England Organ & Piano Co.
for the purpose of depriving him of his patent.
will be welcomed.
The proceedings will be somewhat of an un-
Meanwhile let us hope that some good will
result from this educational campaign started usual one, as the inventor will attempt to have
by the State. Once in a while we are apt to his patent right restored to him on the ground
lose heart because investigations are not followed that the creditors are only entitled to realize
by results. For the past twenty years in the upon the physical assets of the company.
In the intervention the manner in which the
State we have had thousands of roving commis-
sions which have cost millions of dollars, and yet company was organized and its operations since
little of stable value has followed these investi- the organization are set forth very fully.
gations. It is fortunate, however, that this study
of the labor question in piano factories is in the FILING CHATTEL MORTGAGES IN OHIO.
hands, of an authority on mechanics and indus-
trial education like Prof. Richards. His splendid
The piano dealers of Ohio have joined with the
record at the Pratt Institute and now at Colum- furniture dealers of that State in an effort to
bia University, is a guarantee that some good have the law amended which necessitates the re-
will come from this investigation.
filing of chattel mortgages each year, as in its
present form the law works considerable hard-
BIG TRADE IN KNABE GRANDS IN OMAHA. ship on the dealers in both trades. The proposed
amendment provi les for the refiling of mort-
gages every three years.
(Special to The Review.)
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 22, 1908.
Hayden Bros., of this city, are doing a splendid GREAT STEINWAY PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN.
trade with the Knabe piano. They recently or-
Lyon & Healy are carrying on a great cam-
dered a carload of pianos from Wm. Knabe & Co.,
mostly all grands, which are in good demand paign for Steinway & Sons throughout the State
In this locality. Only last week they sold three of Illinois and Indiana, and last week the Stein-
Knabe grands for cash, two in one day. David way piano was advertised in 125 newspapers in
Cole, president of the Omaha School Board, these States. This is the starting of an active
bought a Knabe grand, style A, another style A campaign which will extend over a number of
Knabe was bought by E. U. Sherman, proprie- western States and which is certain to be pro-
tor of the Millard Hotel. The third, a style B lific of, (satisfactory results.
$200
Cabinet of San
Domingo Ma-
hogany
Concealed Horn
The music is made
loud or soft by
opening or closing
the small doors.
Albums
for 150 Records.
Mr.
Piano Dealer,
Why Not?
Do you sell pianos exclusively?
Why not sell the Victor-Victrola also?
Do you carry a general musical instru-
ment stock? .
Why not add the Victor-Victrola to it?
The Victrola is a perfect musical in-
strument.
People have been waiting for just such
an instrument as the Victrola—the Victor
with concealed horn.
There are lots of Victrola buyers right
among your own customers and among
the music-loving people of your locality.
They will gladly buy it if you will give
them a chance to see and hear the Vic-
trola.
Victor-Victrola profits are liberal. And the
after-sale of Red Seal records is a source
of big and constantly-increasing income
for you. More yet. The. Victrola creates
an interest in the highest class music;
attracts the best people to your establish-
ment; and in this way stimulates the sale
of your entire line.
Mr. Piano Dealer, can you afford to
ignore an opportunity like this?
Why not sell the Victrola and make
more money in your business ?
Write us for complete information about the
Victrola.
Victor Talking Machine Co.
Camden, N. J .
Berliner
Gramophone
Company
Montreal,
Canadian
Distributors.
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).