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other prominent politician. We remember once
reading an account of a speech by a well-known
Irish patriot in which the tones of his voice were
compared to a railway whistle, but that was but
a crude and inartistic simile. How much more
interesting and attractive political articles would
become if they were embellished with such pas-
sages as: "Mr. Balfour, in the most delicate
pianissimo, addressed himself con sordino to the
details of the measure " ; or, " The finale of Mr.
Chamberlain's speech, allegro guerriero, was re-
markable for his masterly treatment of some-
what unpromising material and the striking
staccato accompaniment improvised by the Irish
members." And then what opportunities for
advertisement will be afforded to enterprising
instrument makers by the new criticism ! The
literature of testimonials would gain a welcome
variety from documents couched in such terms
as the following : '' Lord Rosewood presents his
compliments to Messrs. Chicory and Hammer-
stein and assures them that he has never heard
the tones of his voice more accurately imitated
than by their Bessemer steel boudoir pianette."
ions to-day that he did some half dozen years
ago when a similar movement was inaugurated.
At that time he said that under no circumstances
would he accept public office requiring daily
attention to duties. He found then, and he finds
to-day, that his growing business and the multi-
tudinous Interests to which he has given a large
share of attention prevent him from occupying
a place which all good citizens, and THE MUSIC
TRADE REVIEW in particular, would like to see
him occupy. Were Mr. Steinway's business
methods applied to the administration of city
affairs it would undoubtedly be God-send, so
much so, that higher honors than the Mayorality
of the metropolis of our common country could
be assured.
Behr Bros. & Co.'s Sale.
SjTHE receiver's sale of the property of Behr
*& Bros. & Co. was held at their factory on
Monday last, and quite a representation of the
trade was in evidence. The conditions of sale
were as follows:
1
' The interest of said corporation in all of the
above described property will be offered for sale
separately or in convenient lots or parcels, sub-
ject, however, as soon as the sale is complete,
to being immediately offered for sale as a whole,
together with the good will of said corporation,
to any purchaser who will bid a price therefor
in excess of the aggregate selling price of the
several lots or parcels."
It is needless to say that this stipulation did
not give satisfaction to the purchasers and bar.
gain hunters, but it resulted in nearly doubling
the amount received at the first sale, which was
$8,859.85. At the second sale, according to
proviso in condition of sale, the piano factory,
lease of premises, machinery, engines, boilers,
pianos, complete and incomplete, etc., en bloc,
were purchased by Mr. G. R. Turnbull, who is
president of the New York Guarautee and Indem-
nity Co., for $16,200. This, with the amount
realized on a commercial paper, $474.50, made a
grand total for the creditors of $16,674,50. The
sale at the Fifth Avenue warerooms took place
on Tuesday, and the splendid assortment of
instruments went at remarkably low prices.
Brief Newslets.
TROY, N. Y.—The Pierce Piano Co. are now
situated in their handsome new quarters, 22
Third street, which is under the management
of C. G. Bode.
BUFFALO, N. Y.—The body of C. K. Young,
of the firm of C. K. & D. Young, music dealers,
of 350 Main street, was found in the canal near
Tonawanda, N. V. He left home saying he
was going to Black Rock.
SHENANDOAH, IA.—A. W. Moore has opened
a piano and organ store in the Lindenuan
Building.
DES MOINES, IA.—Schinimel & Nelson, manu-
facturers of pianos at Fairbault, Minn., have
opened up quarters at 616 West Locust street,
Des Moines. N. H. Bennett, manager.
RED JACKET, MICH.—Fire here damaged
John Dunslan 's stock of organs and machines to
extent of $8,000.
ITHACA, N. Y.—Ex-Mayor Stewart has
bought the interest of Messrs. Sage, R. B.
Williams, Treman and C. M. Williams in the
northern portion of the plant formerly the prop-
erty of Ithaca Organ and Piano Co. There are
three buildings on it, including the handsome
brick structure costing $15,000 to build.
ASBURY PARK, N. J.—David Crawford, Main
VERY enterprising house—both from an
street music dealer, is seriously ill at his home
inventive and commercial standpoint—is
in West Grove.
the Wegman Piano Co., of Auburn, N. Y. They
NEWHURG, N. Y.—Tompkins & Fiorini, of
have built up a splendid trade, which they are
South Water street, piano dealers, have a piano
increasing week after week, and they have done so
made in Cheapside, London, in 1806.
entirely on the merit of their wares. Mr. Henry
CHARLESTON, III.—Mr. Edward Rider has
Wegman, a very practical and experienced piano
gone into the piano and organ business with H.
maker, has effected numerous improvements in
D. Newman.
the instruments of his house, and he is constant-
HEBRON, NEB.—J. A. Willy, music dealer,
has hired the services of E. T. Hine for the sale
ly in search of meritorious innovations that will
of organs and pianos.
further elevate the Wegman piano in the good
WEBSTER CITY, IA.—Mr. Swanson, recently
opinion of the trade. A recent improvement in
from Normal, 111., is in Webster City with a
the Wegman upright is a strip of bell metal
view of opening a music store here.
which has been placed under the strings on the
FREEPORT, III.—Stockholders of Burdett
wrest plank—it insures a richer and purer quality
Organ
Co., F. J. Burdett, president, F. L. Brock -
of tone. A duet desk, which is worked auto-
meyer, vice-president, and J. H. Brockmeyer,
matically, is another addition which has been
secretary and treasurer.
made to their very popular uprights. The Weg-
ST. LOUIS, MO.—The National Assn. of Piano
man Piano Co. have recently completed a very
Mr. F. Q. Smith as a Fireman. Tuners of Missouri has been granted a pro forma
handsome parlor grand, and are now at work on
decree of incorporation. Chas. P. Waite, presi-
a baby grand which is bound to become a decided 38?HE residence of F. G. Smith, corner of dent, Len Duckworth, vice-president, and W.
favorite with the trade.
-c) Washington and Greene avenues, had a C. Crouse, secretary and treasurer.
narrow escape from destruction at the great
Mr. Daniel F. Treacy.
Tabernacle fire last Sunday ; the fire caught, by
pieces of lighted wood being carried to Mr.
gjtirt, AST Monday's Herald says that a quiet can- Smith's residence by the wind, and the roof and J | N the last number of the Foundry, a journal
<5*fc£ vass of democratic sentiment has been piazza was on fire in about a dozen different
Q) devoted to the iron working interests, a
very handsome portrait of Mr. Daniel F. Treacy,
taken, and as a result Mr. William Steinway is places.
Mr. Smith had only just parted with Doctor of the Davenport & Treacy Company, appears.
looked upon as the one man whose nomination
and
Mrs. Talmage and returned to his home for A complimentary sketch of his career and also
will succeed in saving the party from defeat next
dinner, which it is needless to say he postponed, of the company of which he is a worthy member,
Fall. " He is a business man and a representa- and immediately assumed the role of fireman.
accompanies the portrait. Among other things
tive Democrat," the Hera Id adds, "and while
Mr. Smith has always been regarded as a very it says : " Personally, Mr. Treacy is very popu-
he has not been approached, there is little doubt active, energetic man ; but we question whether lar with all his business acquaintances and asso-
that he could get the nomination should he want his energy was ever taxed more to its full capacity ciates, and possessed of an easy, approachable
than on this occasion ; in an instant his coat, manner that perhaps has much to do with his
it."
collar and cravat were off, and running to the success as a business man."
There can be no question as to the election of
" If there is one thing more than another that
bath-room, he filled the bath-tub, and utilizing
Mr. Steinway to the office of Mayor should he all the pails and buckets at command, he and he takes pride in it is the fact that he is a prac-
accept a nomination, for he would win the sup- assistants kept the fire under control until the tical foundryman, and but few men take as much
port of all classes, and of both parties, who ac- firemen reached the building and prevented it interest in the business or have a more accurate
appreciation of its possibilities and usefulness.
knowledge his worth and admire the splendid from being destroyed.
En passant, we may say that on the eve of The man or set of men that would undertake in
executive talents exercised in connection with
Dr. Talmage's departure for his trip around the his presence to belittle it or those interested or
his own varied interests and in a semi-public
world, Mr. Smith presented him with a handsome engaged in it would have reason to regret that
capacity. But there is no probability of Mr. and costly satchel, a gift which the Doctor they had not chosen some other subject of con-
Steinway accepting, for he holds the same opin- highly appreciated.
versation."