Music Trade Review
Issue: 1914 Vol. 59 N. 26 - Page 66
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66
THE
TO COAGULATE RUBBER.
Discovery That Cocoanut Water Will Answer
the Purpose—What Consul Leonard Reports.
Something of interest to handlers of rubber is
contained in a communication to th Department
of Commerce from Consul Walter A. Leonard,
stationed at Colombo, Ceylon, who writes:
"An important discovery, it is claimed, has just
been made in the use of cocoanut water as a rub-
ber coagulant. This new method, if as successful
as experiments would indicate, should prove a
great boon to the Ceylon rubber industry. Millions
of gallons of cocoanut water, which now run to
waste on estates in copra drying and desiccation
mills, can be utilized as a profitable by-product,,
besides producing a superior coagulant in making
rubber.
"The possibilities of this new process for Ceylon
can be realized when it is stated that in 1913 rub-
ber to the value of about $22,000,000 was exported
from Ceylon. Of this amount $5,089,167 went to
the United States.
"Details of the process are not now available,
but it is understood that the cocoanut water is al-
lowed to ferment for four or five days, after
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
which it can be used immediately for coagulating
latex. One to two ounces of the fermented liquid
will coagulate one pint of pure latex. It is said
to produce a better rubber than that procured from
the present method of using crude acetic acid, es-
pecially so far as color goes, and clearer than that
obtained from the cocoa-fermentation acid treat-
ment.
true box from the East. So far as the structural
and mechanical properties are concerned these two
woods have very little in common. They resemble
each other somewhat only in color and hardness.
The West Indian box is a close ally of the famous
primavera of Mexico and Central America, and
they are similar except in hardness and weight.
The wood is of a remarkable uniformity of
structure. The pores as seen on a smooth trans-
SUBSTITUTE H)R MAHOGANY.
verse surface are very numerous, small, round,
solitary or arranged in pairs or small groups, gen-
An excellent substitute for maple or mahogany
erally in threes radially disposed. The pith rays
which is growing in favor with fine piano cabinet
are very narrow and inconspicuous on transverse
makers is the West Indian box, one if the most
widely distributed trees in tropical America. It is or quarter-sawed surfaces. The structure under
the compound microscope resembles that of true
very abundant in Southern Mexico, Central Amer-
mahogany in a good many respects.
ica, Venezuela, Martinique, British Guiana, and
It has a clear yellowish color and assumes a
contains a varied height of about sixty-five feet
fine polish, which it retains, and being very hard,
and usually squares from twelve to fourteen inches
though comparatively easy to work, finds applica-
free from sap.
tion to many purposes for which hard maple is or-
The wood of this species which comes from the
dinarily used. It is strong, tough, and does not
West Indies into the markets of the Eastern
warp or check during seasoning. Those who are
States is commonly known as Jamaica or West
Indian box, white cedar or cogwood. It has me- familiar with this wood regard it as one that may
be added to the world's market, and it comes very
chanical properties similar to those of true box-
wood and is sometimes used for the same pur- opportunely, for West Indian box is destined to
poses, but it is inferior in some respects to the take the place of the maple and even mahogany.
Lumber Dried As Never Before
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
GRAND RAPIDS DRY KILN
GRAND RAPIDS VENEER WKS., SOLE MFRS., MICHIGAN
BEFORE
AFTER
THE COMSTOCK. CHENEY * r.n IVQRYTON.OQNN
MANUFACTURERS
FMorio-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
PLAYER PARTS AND REPAIR MATERIAL
Combination 65&.88note Tracker-bar
with Shifting device
22,
Long
tripl.tub.
"Y"
.
. Short Y
SXRAUCH
Piano Actions and Hammers
NEW YORK
24, 26, 28, SO TENTH AVENUE,
G
AND
,,
T
WASLE
•T
PIANO ACTIONS
Are noted for their elasticity, responsiveness and durability. They satisfy in all cases.
W A S L E & C O . , Brown Place and Southern Boulevard, NEW YORK
FOR T H E R E T A I L T R A D E
HENRY HAAS & SON, 1907-1911 Park Avenue, New York
Manufacturers of Player and Piano Hardware
and Metal Specialties
ALL STEEL TRAP WORK
Simple, Silent, Strong
Continuous Hinge*, Bearing Bar*, Pedala, Caster*
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
Manufacturers of a
Complete Lin* of Piano Aotlon Hardware
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan
Screws, Bracket and Ball Bolts, Key Pins.
Regulating Brackets and Specialties.
CHAS. RAMSEY CO.
We are now located at our new factory, Kingston, N.Y.
Established 1853
M«nuiaet«rers
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
G rand
Towers Above
All Others
a n d Upright Piano-forte Actions SS SDSSFSSi
Keys, Actions. Hammers, Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
WHITE. SON COMPANY
131 to 147 Broadway
nanufaoturara
.
.
.
. CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
WESSELLTMCKJELT^GROSS
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
f^O 140 4tl*r»tlo Av«nu*. Bodon. Mass*
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Homer D. Bronson Co.
Manufacture and Sell Direct
PIANO HINGES —DESK HANGERS
FRONT FRAME CATCHES—KNIFE
HINGES—BUTTS and SPECIALTIES
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST
GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES-WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth St.
NEW Y O R K
Write for Quotations
THE HOMER D. BRONSON CO.
BEACON FALLS, CONN.
i
457
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
Manufacturers of
PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
HIGH GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTIETON, NEW YORK
66
THE
TO COAGULATE RUBBER.
Discovery That Cocoanut Water Will Answer
the Purpose—What Consul Leonard Reports.
Something of interest to handlers of rubber is
contained in a communication to th Department
of Commerce from Consul Walter A. Leonard,
stationed at Colombo, Ceylon, who writes:
"An important discovery, it is claimed, has just
been made in the use of cocoanut water as a rub-
ber coagulant. This new method, if as successful
as experiments would indicate, should prove a
great boon to the Ceylon rubber industry. Millions
of gallons of cocoanut water, which now run to
waste on estates in copra drying and desiccation
mills, can be utilized as a profitable by-product,,
besides producing a superior coagulant in making
rubber.
"The possibilities of this new process for Ceylon
can be realized when it is stated that in 1913 rub-
ber to the value of about $22,000,000 was exported
from Ceylon. Of this amount $5,089,167 went to
the United States.
"Details of the process are not now available,
but it is understood that the cocoanut water is al-
lowed to ferment for four or five days, after
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
which it can be used immediately for coagulating
latex. One to two ounces of the fermented liquid
will coagulate one pint of pure latex. It is said
to produce a better rubber than that procured from
the present method of using crude acetic acid, es-
pecially so far as color goes, and clearer than that
obtained from the cocoa-fermentation acid treat-
ment.
true box from the East. So far as the structural
and mechanical properties are concerned these two
woods have very little in common. They resemble
each other somewhat only in color and hardness.
The West Indian box is a close ally of the famous
primavera of Mexico and Central America, and
they are similar except in hardness and weight.
The wood is of a remarkable uniformity of
structure. The pores as seen on a smooth trans-
SUBSTITUTE H)R MAHOGANY.
verse surface are very numerous, small, round,
solitary or arranged in pairs or small groups, gen-
An excellent substitute for maple or mahogany
erally in threes radially disposed. The pith rays
which is growing in favor with fine piano cabinet
are very narrow and inconspicuous on transverse
makers is the West Indian box, one if the most
widely distributed trees in tropical America. It is or quarter-sawed surfaces. The structure under
the compound microscope resembles that of true
very abundant in Southern Mexico, Central Amer-
mahogany in a good many respects.
ica, Venezuela, Martinique, British Guiana, and
It has a clear yellowish color and assumes a
contains a varied height of about sixty-five feet
fine polish, which it retains, and being very hard,
and usually squares from twelve to fourteen inches
though comparatively easy to work, finds applica-
free from sap.
tion to many purposes for which hard maple is or-
The wood of this species which comes from the
dinarily used. It is strong, tough, and does not
West Indies into the markets of the Eastern
warp or check during seasoning. Those who are
States is commonly known as Jamaica or West
Indian box, white cedar or cogwood. It has me- familiar with this wood regard it as one that may
be added to the world's market, and it comes very
chanical properties similar to those of true box-
wood and is sometimes used for the same pur- opportunely, for West Indian box is destined to
poses, but it is inferior in some respects to the take the place of the maple and even mahogany.
Lumber Dried As Never Before
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
GRAND RAPIDS DRY KILN
GRAND RAPIDS VENEER WKS., SOLE MFRS., MICHIGAN
BEFORE
AFTER
THE COMSTOCK. CHENEY * r.n IVQRYTON.OQNN
MANUFACTURERS
FMorio-forte Ivory Keys, Actions and Hammers,
Ivory and Composition Covered Organ Keys
PLAYER PARTS AND REPAIR MATERIAL
Combination 65&.88note Tracker-bar
with Shifting device
22,
Long
tripl.tub.
"Y"
.
. Short Y
SXRAUCH
Piano Actions and Hammers
NEW YORK
24, 26, 28, SO TENTH AVENUE,
G
AND
,,
T
WASLE
•T
PIANO ACTIONS
Are noted for their elasticity, responsiveness and durability. They satisfy in all cases.
W A S L E & C O . , Brown Place and Southern Boulevard, NEW YORK
FOR T H E R E T A I L T R A D E
HENRY HAAS & SON, 1907-1911 Park Avenue, New York
Manufacturers of Player and Piano Hardware
and Metal Specialties
ALL STEEL TRAP WORK
Simple, Silent, Strong
Continuous Hinge*, Bearing Bar*, Pedala, Caster*
THE STANDARD CO.,
TORRINGTON,
CONN.
Manufacturers of a
Complete Lin* of Piano Aotlon Hardware
Brass Flanges, Damper Rods, Special Capstan
Screws, Bracket and Ball Bolts, Key Pins.
Regulating Brackets and Specialties.
CHAS. RAMSEY CO.
We are now located at our new factory, Kingston, N.Y.
Established 1853
M«nuiaet«rers
SYLVESTER TOWER CO.
G rand
Towers Above
All Others
a n d Upright Piano-forte Actions SS SDSSFSSi
Keys, Actions. Hammers, Brackets and Nickel Rail Furnished Complete
WHITE. SON COMPANY
131 to 147 Broadway
nanufaoturara
.
.
.
. CAMBRIDGEPORT, MASS.
WESSELLTMCKJELT^GROSS
ORGAN AND PLAYER-PIANO LEATHERS
f^O 140 4tl*r»tlo Av«nu*. Bodon. Mass*
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Homer D. Bronson Co.
Manufacture and Sell Direct
PIANO HINGES —DESK HANGERS
FRONT FRAME CATCHES—KNIFE
HINGES—BUTTS and SPECIALTIES
PIANO
ACTIONS
HIGHEST
GRADE
ONE GRADE ONLY
OFFICE
WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
FACTORIES-WEST FORTY-FIFTH ST.
Tenth Avenue and West Forty-Sixth St.
NEW Y O R K
Write for Quotations
THE HOMER D. BRONSON CO.
BEACON FALLS, CONN.
i
457
A. C. CHENEY PIANO ACTION CO.
Manufacturers of
PNEUMATIC ACTIONS FOR PLAYER-PIANOS
HIGH GRADE PIANOFORTE ACTIONS
CASTIETON, NEW YORK
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