The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1912)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 25 the Gaelic language. A number of public-spirited men and women have determined that the rising generation in Ireland shall have a knowledge of the native Irish language, and in pursuance of this policy traveling teachers and others are making use of a series of thirty-six Gaelic records, including twenty-one dialogues, two folk-tales, six recitations and seven songs. It is probable that Gaelic songs and recitations in record form would find a sale at the present time in the open market both in the United States and in Ireland. NO REHEARING IN PATENT CASE. United States Supreme Court Stands by Its Decision — Important Action That Has Wide Significance — Subject Up to Congress. (Spcial to The Talking Machine World.) Washington, D. C, April 9, 1912. It will interest manufacturers and sellers of talking machines to know that the Supreme Court, sitting in chambers to-day, refused to reopen for rehearing the "Patent Monopoly" case decided a few weeks ago. The decision reached to-day was a surprise, as it was generally expected that a reargument before a full bench would be ordered, as the question involved is one , of transcendent importance, involving issues in one or more important anti-trust cases brought by the Government, notably the United Shoe Machinery case. No statement was made by the Court as to the reasons for denying the rehearing. It is presumed that the justices decided, owing to the wide difference of opinion disclosed in Federal Court decisions construing the patent laws, that Congress should assume the responsibility "of removing all ambiguity by remedial legislation that will definitely fix the legal rights of a patentee. The case which called out the "Patent Monopoly'" decision was brought by the A. B. Dick Co., of Chicago, against the Henry Co. of New York. The patentees held patents on a rotary duplicating machine or multigraph. They sold it under a license imposing a condition that purchasers or licensees ot the machine should use only such supplies as were manufactured and sold by the A. B. Dick Co. The purchaser of one of the duplicating machines purchased supplies other than those prescribed in the license from the Henry Co., which sold them with the knowledge that they were to be used in violation of the license restrictions. The court decided by a vote of four to three in favor of the Dick Co., holding that the patentee could impose on the purchaser or user of his patent any restrictive conditions he might elect as to the manner of its use. The Government took the keenest interest in the decision, because of its probable effect on pending anti-trust suits in which the alleged monopoly rests mainly on patent rights. Notice was given that the Government would ask leave to intervene, and, at the instance of the Attorney General, the formal motion for rehearing was made last Monday by the defendent-in-error and at the same time the Government moved to intervene. Both motions were denied to-day. At the time of the original hearing there was one vacancy on the Supreme Court bench and Justice Day was absent. This left but seven justices to decide the case, and they were divided four to three, making the majority opinion come from a minority of the full bench. For this reason it was believed a rehearing would be granted. Chief Justice White disagreed entirely with the majority opinion and wrote a vigorous dissent, pointing out the dangers likely to result from the ruling. The original decision was handed down on March 11 last, and caused more comment throughout the country than has been aroused since the Standard Oil and Tobacco Trust decisions. Justice Hughes and Lamar concurred with Chief Justice White in the minority opinion. They held that the only rights conferred by the patent were property rights and that the patentee had no legal authority to enforce the use of any special kind of supplies. Whatever your personal character may be in the matter of selfishness, or generosity, never let your store get a reputation for stinginess. No one likes to do business with a stingy store. AN EFFICIENT TONE MODIFIER. Kreiling & Co., North Fortieth avenue and LeAloyne street, Chicago, have just introduced a novel and efficient tone modifier in connection with their "Tiz-It" all metal, ball-bearing horn connection for Edison phonograph. This combination is made in two models, one a straight tube horn connection and tone modifier for all Edison phonographs equipped with Cygnet or Music Master horn, and model O or model S reproducers, and a curved tube horn connection and tone modifier, fitting all Edison straight horn phonographs. In either instance the "Tiz-It" horn connection can be furnished without a tone modifier if desired, at a somewhat lower price. of the latest design of hornless Keen-O-Phones is at the offices, 136 South Fourth street, Philadelphia which are the subject of many complimentary remarks from visitors and trade members. The new records also coming through are winning high praise. INSTALL COMPLETE DEPARTMENT. EXCITE COMPLIMENTARY REMARKS. Emil Bauer, of the Keen-OPhone Co., Philadelphia, Pa., makers of the Keen-O-Phone, was in New York recently looking after the sales end of the business. Mr. Bauer says that the house is making rapid progress with the manufacture of records and is preparing a list which will be published soon. He also says that a full sample line (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Washington, D. C, April 10, 1912. The F. G. Smith Piano Co. has installed a modern and complete department in its handsome new store at 1217 F street, with a full line of Columbia Graphophones and Grafonolas, as well as a complete library of Columbia disc records. The new department is under the management of Joseph H. Chase, a thorough musician, and who is acquainted with the talking machine of to-day. The new department is being widely advertised in the daily papers, a special announcement being set in the center of a liberal white space in a manner to attract attention. Men who brag are like brass drums. The bigger the noise the greater the hollow. Have You Noticed This Condition in Your Territory? The "progressive," "hustling," "up-to-date" dealers are "successful," "prosperous" and increasing their business and profit. The "disgruntled," "rut sticker" drifting kind spend all their time complaining about their successful competitors, refuse to adopt up-to-date methods and are fast losing ground, prestige, business and money. You Must Be One or the Other The American merchant of to-day seldom stands still. You must fight for business, for business of to-day is a struggle, and those who participate must be trained for the contest. Think This Over, Mr. Dealer What are you doing to increase your business, hold your customers and attract others, as compared with your competitor? What Is the Matter With My Business? Have you ever asked yourself the above question, or, if so, did you try very hard to find the answer? If your business and profit is entirely satisfactory you won't need to, but that is seldom the case. Find the "Trouble," Remove the "Cause" and Effect a "Cure" Take the position of one of your own customers and be serious. Be just as particular, critical and impatient as you would be in some other store and you will soon notice the "weeds" in your business. Perform an "operation" if necessary ; "clean house," put things in order. Systematize what stock you have so you can find anything called for quickly, and last, but not least, increase your stock so that you will be in a position to give "service." We Believe in "Reciprocity" and Hope You Do Reciprocity is a "Give and Take Proposition" whereby one should balance the other. To work satisfactorily it should not be one-sided, for then it defeats its purpose and becomes something else. "The Blackman Policy" Calls for "Reciprocity in Service" That means that we owe "Service" to our "Steady Customers," for they encourage it and are entitled to it by steady patronage. We don't believe in "Emergency Bait" when some other jobber cannot make good with his regular dealer. That should be the "Cue" for the dealer to become a "Regular Customer," so that he can expect "Regular Service." Blackman's "Regular Dealers" Come First Every Time This means fewer disappointed dealers and less necessity to go to the other fellow. It will pay you to become a "Regular Blackman Dealer." "Show Good Faith" and don't place orders only for goods that you cannot get anywhere else. Give us some "Regular Orders." It is not too late to start if you are not already in the "Blackman Fold." Yours (or EDISON or VICTOR Blackman Talking Machine Go. 97 Chambers Street, New York