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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
decorations, as far as it concerns the musical in-
trument industry, were not more numerous, for
there are many firms omitted who contributed
in a very large measure to the success of the
French section of the Columbian Exposition at
Chicago.
improve to any material extent until something
is done, one way or the other, with the Tariff
Bill. In the meantime they cannot complain,
for business is above the average.
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T is always pleasing to know that our efforts
to make THE MUSIC TRADE; REVIEW the
representative trade paper—containing all the
news served up in a bright, chatty and readable
form—is meeting with the appreciation of the
trade. The following kind words from a well-
known manufacturer, received to-day, is in line
with innumerable others previously to hand
complimenting us in this connection: " We
wish to congratulate you upon the uniform ex-
cellence of the paper you are getting out, which
we always read with considerable interest. We
find the news all there in a condensed, readable
and well-written form."
XMNOTHER word can with propriety be added
Gg^i to the well known alliteration '' Popular
Pease Piano," and that word is " progress." It
is undoubtedly the key to the success of the
Pease Piano Company to-day. Their business
methods are progressive, and their new style
instruments, particularly their new style " M , "
are progressive and up-to-date in the truest sense
of the word—in fact, style '' M " is one of the
greatest successes of this house. It has met
with expressions of admiration from all who
have examined it, and dealers report it to be a
"seller." It is not surprising to learn that
business is good, and that the different styles of
popular Pease pianos are meeting with a large
share of favor from the trade.
PORTER, of the United States Secret
Service, has been ordered to make an in-
vestigation and seize all the cuts and other imi-
tations of the World's Fair diplomas and medals
of award which are being used by business houses
as advertisements. " It is not generally known,''
said Capt. Porter, " that to make any reproduc-
tion of the diploma or the medals is a violation
of the law. The firms which are publishing
cuts in circulars and catalogues of the medals
their goods received are violating the law, and
the Department has ordered that the practice be
stopped. The law which was passed in relation
to the Columbia diploma and medal is as strict
as the law against counterfeiting.''
well-known and old established house
of C. A. Zoebisch & Sons, of 19 Murray
street, are comparatively busy. As might be
expected, they find a constantly growing de-
mand from artists and amateurs for the cele-
brated Martin guitars, which have always been
a feature of this house. The great increase in
popularity of mandolins, guitars and violins
among the musical public has been felt by them
and their large and complete line in this con-
nection, as well as their smaller goods, have
been largely in demand. Zoebisch & Son feel
with the great majority that business will not
of our piano salesmen who make
little effort to attract popular attention
by "dressing up " their warerooms might take
a lesson from the attractive window and rooms
of Decker Brothers on Union Square. There is
always a pleasing discrimination and taste dis-
played in the get up of their window ; different
styles are on view and they are frequently
changed. The passer-by is attracted by some-
thing new every day. From the window he is in-
duced to visit the inside, where he is made to feel
at home, and derives so much pleasure, aestheti-
cally and musically, from the famous Decker in-
struments that business in the form of recom-
mending, renting or purchasing is invariably
the result. There is something in this to think
over. Isn 't there ?
before. It is quite evident that the McCammon
Piano Co. are making a strong bid for public
favor through the character of their instruments
and the enterprise shown by their several repre-
sentatives.
the very interesting letter from our repre-
sentative on the road appearing in another
page of this paper, appropriate reference is made
to the extraordinary condition of affairs existing
in the West, owing to strikes, Coxeyism, etc.
This idea suggests that right here in this city,
at the Labor Bureau, at the Barge Office, we find
one of the most curious anomalies of the times.
As all are aware, armies of idle men, under the
leadership of different self-constituted apostles
of reform—but really of discontent, or, might
we say, revolution—are marching throughout
the land claiming they cannot get work ; then,
thousands who have work are going on strike,
and all around there seems to be a general up-
heaval ; yet, the fact is that at this Bureau there
is an overwhelming demand for help—men who
are willing to work on farms, who can earn
fairly good wages, and they cannot be procured.
One of the officials in charge of this bureau
stated a few days ago : '' We could place fifty
men a day if we had them," but owing to the
the condition of the country they are not com-
ing over from Europe, and a great number of
workers who are already here prefer to enlist
under the banner of Coxey or Kelly, or some-
body else, and march through the country prey-
ing on the industrious, and adding to the grow-
ing discontent of the laboring element. There
is food for study in this extraordinary condition
of affairs. What is it leading to? Where will
it end ?
S A T I S F A C T O R Y news is to hand as to
G§P the business growth of the McCammon
Piano Co., of Oneonta, N. Y. Dealers have
evidently fallen in love with the excellent in-
struments turned out by this house, and Mr. C.
F. Shelland, who is now west of Chicago, and
Mr. Geo. C. Adams, their very capable road
representative, now in Pennsylvania, are turning
in some very satisfactory orders. In fact, the
improved condition of trade may be judged from
the fact that they shipped more pianos and re-
ceived more orders in April this year than ever
Senate Committee of the Tariff Bill has
practically introduced a new measure dur-
ing the past week .so radically different that it
insures another lengthy period of "talk ". For
the past three months the Senate, with an utter
contempt for the business interests of the coun-
try, has been dickering and dealing ; valuable
time has gone for naught, and it looks to-day as
if we are to face the program over again. This
is rather too much for the business world to en-
dure. While we do not favor any change in the
present tariff, yet, in common with millions, we
wish to see an end to the present condition of
things, and desire action, and a passage of the
bill, or any bill that will put an end to the
present financial unrest. The delay, and ap-
parent contempt of the Senate for the business
interests of the country, is deplorable. It is the
only hindrance to a business prosperity that is
inevitable, if something is accomplished. The
very representative meeting of our leading busi-
ness men held at Cooper Union last week should
have some influence on this matter. At least
we hope so.
The World voices the sentiments of an over-
whelming majority of the people, regardless of
party, when it says to the Senators : Pass the
bill and pass it at once. Pass the bill
and let the hum of reviving industry spread
its music through the land. Let labor get to
work, in the fields, in the shops, in the factories.
Let the forges blaze and the spindles whirr. Let
the people forget in the solace of fruitful toil
that there is in existence such a shuffling, dila-
tory and discredited body of incompetents as the
United States Senate.
THE
CONOVER GRAND.
5 f H E CONOVER GRAND PIANO won a
^D decided triumph at the reception given at
the warerooms of the Chicago Cottage Organ Co.,
Chicago, in honor of the Misses Pevny, Friday
evening of last week. Signor Angelo Patricolo
presided at the instrument, and its magnificent
tone, at once rich, powerful and sweet, was so
effectively displayed by the performer that the
very appreciative and critical audience present
paid tribute to its marvelous qualities by merit-
ed applause. The Conover pianos of all makes
are fast winning friends wherever heard, and
dealers who handle them are enthusiastic in
their endorsement. There are two elements that
insure the success of the Conover instruments,
and they are the reliability and capability of
their manufacturer, Mr. Conover, and the pro-
gressive methods of pushing them throughout
the trade adopted by the Chicago Cottage Organ
Company.
MR. WIU
the Royal Academy of St. Cecelia of Rome by
election as member of that body, " i n recog-
nition of his benefaction on behalf of true musi-
cal art, " as the very handsome diploma of mem-
bership received by him states.