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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1894 Vol. 19 N. 13

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
peutic aim in view that the inventor has design-
ed his machine. In six or eight minutes it is
found that the subject can be sent off into a
profound sleep. Persons suffering from insom-
nia may be disposed to give the new invention
a trial, as it is said, on the authority of the late
Dr. Helmholtz, to be quite harmless.
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Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
|E are pleased to announce that from infor-
mation received as we go to press Mr.
Henry Wegman, while a very sick man, has
rallied considerably during the past few days,
and the outlook for his recovery is much brighter
now than it was the early part of the week.
lfl|T is with regret that we announce the Illness
<*m of Jack Haynes. He has been unable to
leave his home in Mt. Vernon for the past three
days. Some time ago his physician counseled
him to take a rest from business cares, but Mr.
Haynes adhered closely to his post. The result
of close application to business is that he is now
suffering from an attack of nervous prostration.
FRENCH savant, by name Gilles de la
Tourette, has recently invented an en-
tirely new musical instrument. It takes the
form of a helmet or headpiece fitting close to
the skull, and surmounted by a metallic plate
which can be made to vibrate by an electric cur-
rent. The current can be regulated so as to
produce the number of vibrations suitable to the
condition of the patient, for it is with a thera-
and ot the utmost Importance. The commercial
world has had a surfeit of uncertainty over
tariff legislation and the party that leaves well
enough alone will be acting wisely both for its
own and the country's sake.
If tariff legislation cannot be enacted outside
of party lines in the future it should be left
severely alone. The constant encroachment of
politics into commercial affairs has had a blight-
ing effect on the prosperity of the nation, and
the utterances of so distinguished a leader as
Gen. Harrison, as to the future policy of his
party in this connection, denote a step in the right
direction. They will meet with the support of
business men of all shades of political belief.
J&TEPHEN BRAMBACH, of the Estey Piano
*5tP Co., returned last Saturday from a five
weeks' jaunt on the road. He journeyed South
through Texas to California, thence to the towns
of the Pacific-Northwest, returning by the
northern route. He reports a better condition
of trade in the sections through which he travel-
ed. We may also note that Mr. Brambach found
N Chicago there is published a paper which
a depleted stock of Estey pianos in many places
1
prints the following at the head of its edi-
which necessitated his taking many orders jjor
torial
page regarding itself: "The only trade
immediate shipment.
paper that acknowledges the rights of manufac-
turers. It is the only paper that calls a spade a
. ALFRED DOLGE has given so many spadfe."
proofs of his intense spirit of patriotism,
Ftpny, isn't it?
in his many letters and lectures, that it is not
Rlther.
surprising to find him giving utterance to the
Btft this same paper which '' acknowledges
following patriotic remarks, at the reunion of the ifskte of manufacturers ''—there is humor in
the 121st N. Y. Volunteers, held at Dolgeville, this-|-has been for months snarling at Chicker-
Wednesday of last week :
ing £ Sons, and offering all sorts of advice to
"While not a veteran myself of the late war then| regarding the conduct of their business.
of the rebellion, the men who were able to assist It Isf really touching to witness the extreme in-
their country in its great need have a very warm terest that this paper, which " recognizes " right,
place in my regard, and further, had I been in has?'manifested in the affairs of Chickering &
America at that time, my bones would now be Soqfls. Just how much of this interest is inspired
bleaching on southern soil, or I would be with we |tre unable to determine. Such interest—un-
you to-night as a comrade."
flagging, unremitting and, persevering—will no
It is neediess to say that Mr. Dolge's remarks do^bt ultimately reap a fitting reward. In the
were listened to with close attention and received meantime it is to be regretted that the exigencies
with enthusiasm by the assembled veterans.
of pade journalism should give rise to such an ex-
hibition of manifestly contemptible criticism. It
S possible that that which our contemporary des-
XEZHE best possible evidence of the improve-
ignates as a " spade '' may be now engaged in
ST» ment in business, and the wholesome re-
digging a pit which may prove useful for inter-
turn of the country to full activity and prosperity
ment purposes.
are the figures published as to bank returns
during the past week. Every clearing-house
gEWMAN BROS. COMPANY, of Chicago,
city in the country, except Brooklyn, reports an
have given new proof within the past
increase in loans since the July report. New
two weeks of their intention to keep in the front
York has increased $16,ooo,ooo; Boston, $4,000, -
rank as innovators and improvers in the field of
000; Philadelphia, $4,000,000; Chicago, about
organ construction, by placing before the trade
$2,000,000 ; St. Louis, $2,500,000, and the other
an invention which is destined to become very
cities smaller sums. This means that manufac-
popular with soloists and singers.
turing enterprises are again calling for money
This valuable improvement consists of a set
which they can profitably use, and which has
of reeds—twenty in all—running from four full
been lying idle in the banks of this and all the
tones below middle C, to C above middle C, with
other important cities throughout the country
a pitch two octaves higher than their relative
for the past twelve months. It furthermore
position. These reeds are operated by a stop
shows that the improvement in business is not
called "Viol d'Gamba," which will also partly
a "boom," but a gradual and steady march
open the '' Melodia '' set of reeds, both produc-
toward old-time prosperity.
ing a superior quality of tone.
Newman Bros. Company have embodied this
the many speeches delivered by Gen. Har- improvement in their new style organs, and it is
rison, during his recent '' swing '' around certain to increase the popularity of the excel-
Indianapolis, he declared pretty strongly against lent instruments turned out by this house. This
any further agitation of the tariff question, and latest device is the work of Mr. Geo. R. New-
plainly intimated that if restored to power the man, who has heretofore contributed many im-
provements—improvements that, it may be said,
Republicans will not open it again.
have
specialized the Newman Bros, organs and
This idea has impressed business men quite
favorably in all sections of the country, and in given them a special place in the esteem of the
our opinion Gen. Harrison's views are timely trade.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
Thanks Extended.
An Unexpected Flood.
editor of this paper takes the present
opportunity of extending thanks to the
members of the music trade who have so kindly
complimented him on his maiden effort in novel
writing. The many gracious words that have
already been said about "The Last of the Dan-
vers " are very encouraging, indeed, and the
author feels deeply impressed by the manner in
which the book has been received.
Governor Levi K. Fuller, of Vermont, says of
the work: " I have just finished reading it.
Last March, I came through from Tacoma, and
over the route you describe, and in imagination
I saw the party leave St. Cloud and go up the
Dakotas to death. You have told your story
well, and in the closing increased the literary
strength of it. I hope it may reach a large sale ;
it is a splendid war story, carried to parting of
the ways of the red man."
Horace Lehr, writes : " The typography is of
the best. The diction, choice and chaste, and
the thread of the story interesting enough to
claim the undivided attention when once com-
menced. It is a charming book, and with its
slight tinge of melancholy, its perusal leaves a
sort of mellow sweetness that is in sharp con-
trast to the feelings engendered by reading any
of the flood of angular, erratic and immoral pro-
ductions of the day. It pleased me greatly.''
Chas. H. Parsons, says: " I shall read it
with great pleasure.''
Richard M. Walters, writes: " I shall take
an early peep into " The home of the Danvers,"
and I am sure I will enjoy " A Glimpse of Yau-
keeland" and " A Morning in Gotham," as
brightly and breezily depicted by my esteemed
^CONSIDERABLE damage was done the pol-
^3o ishing room at the Needham factory,
Washington, N. J., in which several pianos
were nearing completion, during the past week.
The damage was due to the slipping off of a cap
which caused a great volume of steam to be
forced into the water pipes which are used for
fire extinguishing purposes. This forced the
caps off the automatic sprinklers, and the room
was flooded with water. Mr. Parsons says that
the damage is not as serious as reported, and
that things will be running at their old rate in
a few days.
friend
the editor of THE MUSIC TRADE RE-
VIEW. "
Geo. H. Chickering, writes : " Your thought-
fulness in sending the book to me is highly
appreciated."
J.Burns Brown, says: "Allow me to con-
gratulate you. A most interesting, instructive
and honestly written book, like its honest
author, the '' fate '' of that book will be one of
sunshine and success.'',
H. G. Farnham, writes: " A wet Sunday in
the country and a good book make the hours
pass pleasantly."
Commodore Wessell on the
Stump.
MC MEETING of Republicans and Indepen-
®^> dent Democrats of the 19th assembly
district, was held Friday night, of last week, at
Steins' Garden, 526 West 58th street, for the
purpose of ratifying the Union local ticket and
Republican state ticket. Among the speakers
who followed Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg,
was Commodore Otto Wessell, of Wessell, Nickel
& Gross, who delivered a speech which was full
of force and bristling with strong points on
local, state and national issues. Mr. Wessell
was given a hearty reception, and it can safely
be assured that he will be in active demand dur-
ing the balance of the campaign in the west side
of the city.
Sterling Every Time.
Sterling Co., Derby, Conn., are at work
on some new style organ cases which they
will be able to place before the trade in a short
time. Business with this concern is above the
average. Their pianos are in active demand,
and the outlook for the continuance of a good
fall business is of the brightest.
The Davenport & Treacy Co.
|gtt STRONG indication of the prosperous
^§7^2 condition of trade can be derived from the
fact that the Davenpoat & Treacy Co. are about
to erect additional factory facilities which, when
completed, will enable them to have an output
of one hundred and fifty a day. This is good
news, and news we like to hear.
Hamilton S. Gordon's Attractive
Warerooms.
Sf$AMII/TON S. GORDON'S establishment
**^ at 139 Fifth avenue, is certainly one of
the most attractive among the many on the
avenue. The handsome show-window sets off
the latest publications, and a Gordon piano, in
a fetching manner. The same neatness and
attention to detail is apparent in the interior,
and the general '' get up " of the several depart-
ments of Mr. Gordon's establishment displays
uniform taste. The music publishing branch of
the business is under the very capable manage-
ment of Mr. T. Hamel, who has a thorough
knowledge of the requirements of that important
position, and who is widely esteemed by the
numerous customers of that house, while Mr.
Gordon and his capable staff of assistants look
after the piano, organ and musical merchandise
departments.
Bloomsbury Blooming.
Apollo Piano Company, which has been
§ HE manufacturing
pianos in this place for
several months past, under the management of
August Gleitz, will move its plant to Blooms-
bury about November 1st. The leading men of
that town have subscribed liberally toward
securing its removal, and a suitable building is
now being fitted up.
A 25 horse power engine and a 60 horse power
boiler have been purchased. After the factory
gets in running order quite a force of hands will
be employed.
The Apollo Piano Company is composed of
August and Otto Gleitz, John Beidleman, Jacob
Tietsworth and James Curnan, each of whom
will remove to that place. Mr. Gleitz, Sr., will
continue as manager.—Washington, N. J M Star.
Robert n. Webb.
•R. ROBERT M. WEBB, 28 Union Square,
has had a small tumor, which has been
growing under his right eyelid for some years,
removed by an operation which took place last
Tuesday. This will necessitate Mr. Webb's
absence from business for two or three weeks.
The operation was an entire success.
HERMAN A. BRAUMULLER, son of O. L. Brau-
muller, of the Braumuller Piano Co., this city, is
now connected in an active way with the business
of that house.
MARC A. BLUMENBERG, senior editor of the
Musical Courier, arrived in New York last Sun-
day from Europe. During his stay abroad Mr.
Blumenberg contributed to his paper many in-
teresting letters upon European trade matters.
WE had a pleasant call from Mr. J. M. Hawx-
hurst, manager of the Chicago branch of the F.
G. Smith concern, last week. Mr. Hawxhurst
left for home Friday evening, October 12th.
WM. H. SHERWOOD and Edward Baxter
Perry, the blind pianist, will make concert tours
with the Mason & Hamlin grand pianos during
the coming season.
GEN. JULIUS J. ESTEY, of the Estey Organ Co.,
Brattleboro, Vt., was in town yesterday.
MR. ALBERT KRELL, of the Krell Piano Co.,
is expected in town to-day.
LUDLOW, BARKER & Co., Hartford, Conn.,
have favored us with a very unique and attrac-
tive circular which they are mailing to prospec-
tive customers. It is an advertisement that can-
not fail to be read by recipients, hence should be
prolific of good results.
MR. KNABE, the manufacturer of the pianos
bearing that name, is in the city, the guest of
Mr. Adolph Meyer. This is Mr. Kuabe's second
visit to Omaha.— World-Herald, Omaha, Neb.
THE Chicago Cottage Organ Company report
a very satisfactory domestic trade and an un-
usually good export business. The latter may
in a measure be attributed to Mr. Cable's recent
visit to Europe.
MR. WICKHAM, of Wickham, Chapman &
Co., piano plate manufacturers, Springfield,
Ohio, paid a visit to the Chicago trade last
week, and report having booked quite a respect-
able number of orders.
THE family of the late Philip L. Moen, of
Washburn & Moen, has signified their intention
of giving $15,000 to Union Church, Worcester,
Mass., to be used in the erection of a chapel as a
memorial to Mr. Moen, whose name is closely
identified with the parish as a benefactor and
earnest worker.
T. BERTEIVING COMPANY'S clarinets, flutes,
trombones, etc., will be handled by Mr. Harry
Coleman, of 228 North 9th Street, Philadelphia,
who has acquired the sole agency. The Bertel-
ing instruments are manufactured at 177 Bow-
ery, this city.
FISK, KRIMM & COMPANY'S establishment at
Willlamsport, Pa., was seriously damaged by
fire and water to the extent of about $3,000, Fri-
day of last week.
MR. OTTO WISSNER announces that Mrs.
Emll Paur will play the Wissner concert grand
piano at Historical Hall, Brooklyn, next Decem-
ber.
MR. WALTER D. MOSES has assumed charge
of Lyon & Healy's European business, taking
the place of Mr. Lamal.

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