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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1894 Vol. 19 N. 15

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
ality of design. As it is, however, the latest
styles in stock are splendid examples of careful
manufacture, and the tone is a delight to the
musician. The Hazelton pianos of to-day, as of
old, are "leaders," and their pre-eminence is
acknowledged in all sections of the country.
3 EAST 14th STREET, NEW YORK.
SUBSCRIPTION (including postage) United States and
Canada, $3.00 per year, in advance; Foreign Countries,
$400.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per inch, single column, per
insertion; unless inserted upon rates made by special
contract.
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
gBa&HE recent incorporations under the laws of
ST» the State of New York of the Mason &
Hamlin Company and C. H. Ditson & Co., as
announced in our last issue, are the direct result
of a law passed in this State recently, taxing all
foreign corporations on their gross assets, with-
out deduction of current liabilities. Another im-
portant reason is the fact that firms incorporated
in this State have a better standing before the
Courts. The action of the Mason & Hamlin
Company and C. H. Ditson & Co. will undoubt-
edly be followed by numerous other concerns in-
corporated in other States, but doing business
in the State of New York.
ST» will not interfere in any way with the
continuance of the regular business of the Weg-
man Piano Company. Mr. Wegman's interest
will be retained by Mrs. Wegman, and she will
be represented in an active way in the business
through her son, Henry Wegman, Jr., who is at
present past his twenty-first year. Mr. Burgess,
the secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Warren
Crocker, vice-president of the company, have
been associated with the late Mr. Wegman so
long, and have such a knowledge of the thorough
working of the business, that the success which
this business has met with up to the present
time is bound to continue.
SEOHN BOYD THACHER has become so
I&s weary of waiting for that " long expected
letter" from President Cleveland, that he recently
took to writing himself. His letter, however, is
not upon politics—in which, by the way, he is
Piano Manufacturers' Association held
so deeply interested at present—but bears upon
a special meeting last Tuesday for the
the now historical World's Fair diplomas and
purpose of taking action on the death of Mr. Jac-
medals. This communication is so definitely
ques, who died last Monday. Suitable resolu-
indefinite as to the appearance of these "relics "
tions of respect and condolence were adopted.
that it can safely be inferred that the medals
and diplomas will-make their appearance, with-
out fail, around the end of the century. Mr.
are in receipt of a new catalogue from
Thacher is certainly deserving of a great big
the McCammon Piano Co., Oneonta, N.
medal all to himself for his work in this connec-
Y. It is handsomely gotten up. Illustrations
tion, and it wouldn't be a bad idea for the ex-
of their new style pianos and factory, descrip-
pectant exhibitors to order the Director of the
tion of patented improvements, and press opin-
Mint to recast the medals awarded them into one
ions and testimonials, are set forth in a choice
huge "medal of merit " for the brilliant John
specimen of letterpress. This catalogue gives
Boyd.
an excellent idea of the standing of the McCam-
mon house, and it furnishes no small proof of
the World's Fair period, when Wm.
the high place which the McCammon pianos
Knabe & Co. gave such potent evidence
occupy in public appreciation.
of originality and elaboration in case sttucture
in the instruments which they manufactured,
especially
for exhibition, they have evidently
new style Hazelton pianos at present
in process of manufacture by Hazelton made it a point to maintain their place as leaders
Brothers are bound to attract unusual attention in this welcome change from the stereotyped
when placed upon the market. From an archi- effects in case architecture which obtained for
tectural standpoint they will be especially many years with manufacturers. That this is
beautiful, much attention being paid to origin- so can be j udged from the splendid line of in-
struments that are on exhibition at their ware-
rooms in this city, and also at their important
agencies throughout the country. They seem
to be above criticism from any standpoint. Par-
ticularly handsome are the styles in fancy ve-
neers, and especially so are some instruments
recently turned out in Sin Domingo mahogany,
which is so famous for its beautiful and artistic
effects. In the meantime, however, Wm. Knabe
& Co. have not confined their labors solely to the
case work, but have paid as close attention
as ever to the musical excellence of their instru-
ments, and an examination of the latest styles
of Knabe pianos will demonstrate that they are
as ever in the front rank.
|£ON." Daniel F. Beatty is one of these
men who evidently knows no such
word as " fall." His nefarious schemes to palm
off so-called organs on a gullible public have
been thwarted and exposed time and time again,
yet he '' bobs up serenely,'' after each encounter,
and succeeds in making good money, if not good
organs, while legitimate concerns find it no easy
work to get along on honest lines.
Mr. Beatty is a strong advocate of "printer's
i n k " and he has made most of his money
through the publication of his " ads " in reputa-
ble papers. That these papers should publish
them is astonishing. But when these " a d s "
are further strengthened by commendatory re-
ference in the reading and editorial columns, we
think they are aiding and abetting in defrauding
the public.
We take the following, from a well known
paper, which claims to have a large circulation
among the "best people" throughout the
United States. It speaks for itself:
Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washington,
New Jersey, the great organ and Piano
manufacturer, is building and shipping
more Organs and Pianos than ever. In
1870 Mr. Beatty left home a penniless plow-
boy, and by his indomitable will he has
worked his way Tip so as to sell, so fajr,
nearly 100,000 of Beatty'a Organs and
Pianos since 1870. Nothing seems to dis-
hearten him; obstacles laid in his way,
that would have wrecked any ordinary man
forever, he turns to an advertisement and
comes out of it brighter than ever. His in-
struments, as is well known, are very popu-
lar and are to be found in all parts of the
world. We are informed that during the
next ten years he intends to sell 200,000
more of his make ; that means a business of
$20,000,000 if we average them at $100 each.
It is already the largest business of the
kind in existence. Write to Daniel F.
Beatty, Washington, New Jersey, for cata-
logue.
The foregoing, however, is only a sample ot
what many other papers are publishing, in thig
way injuring, knowingly or unknowingly, legi-
timate trade, and at the same time injuring
themselves. For a paper guilty of commending
the Beatty Organ must undoubtedly ruin its re-
putation for veracity.
EMIL J. WINTERROTH, who broke his arm by a
fall due to old Boreas' tussle with an Atlantic
liner, upon which he recently returned from a
European trip, is himself again, and will shortly
be able to give Jas. J. Corbett " points."
THE Indicator, Chicago, has changed its day
of publication from Thursday to Saturday.
MR. ALOIS BRAMBACH, manufacturer of the
Brambach Piano, Dolgeville, N. Y., visited the
trade in this city last week.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
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JACQUES BACH.
J
is fast thinning the ranks of the
men who have been identified with the
early days of piano making in this city. Mr.
Jacques Bach, of the firm of Kranich & Bach,
who died at his residence, 44 East 88th street,
this city, last Monday morning, has been an ac-
tive figure in piano manufacturing for the past
thirty years, and by close attention to every de-
tail of his business built up a worthy reputation
for himself personally and the firm of which he
was a member.
Mr. Jacques Bach was born in I,aurencen, Al-
sace, June 22d, 1833, a n d after gaining a
thorough knowledge of the craft of cabinet mak-
ing, he came to this country in 1853, at the age of
twenty years. After an experience with several
houses as cabinet maker, he entered the employ
of Stoddard & Morris, and in due time became
superintendent of the factory. It was in this
establishment that he met Mr. Kranich, a jour-
neyman piano maker, who later became his part-
ner when the house of Kranich & Bach was
founded in 1864.
Since the foundation of the business both have
labored earnestly to build up a very successful
business and have succeeded. Mr. Bach was an
active factor in the success of the house up to a
year ago, when his health began to fail. He
made a European trip last February, hoping to
get relief, but it was of no avail, and since his
return he has been gradually growing weaker.
His death was due to heart failnre.
The funeral took place last Wednesday, and
was largely attended by the employees of the
factory, members of the Piano Manufacturers'
Association and a large circle of friends. The
interment was at Lutheran Cemetery.
Mr. Bach leaves one son, Mr. Louis P. Bach,
who is at present one of the officers of the com-
pany, and four daughters. This gentleman is
secretary of the Piano Manufacturers' Associa-
tion, and a widely esteemed member of the trade.
We extend to Mr. Louis P. Bach and his family
our sincere sympathy.
Driftwood
Floating From all Parts of the
Country.
Portland, Ore.
PORTLAND,
ORE.—A branch- house of the
great Kimball piano and organ factories of
Chicago has just been opened in the Marquam
Bldg., corner of 7th and Morrison streets, under
the management of their Pacific Coast represen-
tative, Col. L. V. Moore.
Akron, Ohio.
AKRON, O.—The piano and organ store room
of Lucas McBride, on West Market street, was
damaged to the extent of $2,500 by fire.
Hancock, N. Y.
HANCOCK, N. Y.—A $6,000 organ is to be
placed in the Sidney Congregational Church.
Canton, O.
CANTON, O.—Mr. Frank Baird, Jr., music
dealer, at 42 South Cherry street, has made an
assignment to W. O. Werntz. Assets, $1,000 ;
liabilities, unknown.
Omaha, Neb.
OMAHA, NEB.—Mr. A. M. McPhail, president
of the McPhail Piano Co., Boston, is visiting here.
Boston, Mass.
BOSTON, MASS.—Oliver Dltson Co., of New
York, have elected Jno. C. Haynes, President; C.
H. Ditson, Treasurer ; Edw. S. Cragin. This
was done because a law has been passed that
foreign corporations doing business in New York
State were to be taxed on their gross instead of
net assets. The State of New York has been
greatly annoyed by concerns doing business in
Empire State, under New Jersey Incorporation.
Cincinnati. O.
CINCINNATI, O.—The Automatic Music Co.
have sued Geo. Stroh for $250, alleged to be due
on a slot music box sold to defendant.
La Salle, 111.
Robert Goldbeck's Return.
The Delight of the Great Artist at Chi-
cago's flusical Growth.
return of Mr. Robert Goldbeck to this
city—signalized by a piano recital of which
full mention has been made in the daily press—
means very much to the art life of Chicago.
After twenty years' residence abroad, during
which time he has achieved great honor and
fame as ja pianist and operatic composer, he
comes back to Chicago determined to remain—
a welcome fact now fully assured. His promi-
nence in the artistic world at once accords him
the heartiest reception. His delight at the mu-
sical growth in this city is openly expressed.
Not only does he find the art itself in an ad-
vanced position, but is astonished at the perfec-
tion of art productions. The magnificent con-
cert grand piano he used at his recital—the Kim-
ball—was made in this city and will hereafter be
used by him, for he is frank enough to say :
"The practically unlimited resources of the
West seem illustrated in this piano, which af-
fords the artist opportunity to produce every
variety of effect.—Herald, Chicago.
LA SALLE, III.—There is talk of starting a
piano factory here. The site has already been
selected, and if things pan out as expected the
building will soon be built.
flassillon, O.
MASSILLON, O.—Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bankerd,
of Alliance, will open up a piano and music
store in the Opera Block.
Pittsburg, Pa.
Bldg. Com. of the
Board of Trustees, of the Pittsburg Carnegie
Library, have made a contract with the Farrand-
Votey Organ Co., of Detroit, Mich., for a $15,-
000 organ. The instrument will have 3,300
pipes. When the organ is in place there will be
space on the stage for a chorus of 200 persons
and an orchestra of 75 pieces.
PITTSBURG, PA—The
Winchester, Ind.
WINCHESTER, IND.—The guitar and mandolin
factory is putting in some additional machinery
and will be able to turn out 200 instruments
weekly. Lan Snedeker and Wm. Hadley,
managers.
Bowmansville, 111.
BOWMANSVILLE, I I I . — A syndicate has been
formed to buy out the Dominion Organ Works
Co., at Bowmansville, and is asking a bonus
from the town with this object in view.
Chicago, 111.
CHICAGO, III.—Albert Marquardt and Geo.
Volker have been arrested for stealing about
$1,000 worth of sheet music from their em-
ployers, Lyon & Healy, and selling it to H. C.
Bredfield, 370 Austin avenue, who was in league
with Marquardt and Volker.
CHICAGO, III.—Cooper Music Co., organized
at Sacramento, Cal., capital, $20,000. E. L.
Hawk, Chas. A. Neale, Theo. G. Eilers, Barbara
S. Hawk, Blanche Hawk, Sacramento, Cal.
Waterbury, Conn.
WATERBURY, CONN.—Winfred E. Greggs has
been granted a patent on a machine for making
perforated sheet music.
Geo. P. Bent at Home.
•R. GEO. P. BENT has returned to Chicago,
having undoubtedly conquered the Kast
with the " Crown " Orchestral Attachment. He
is quite enthusiastic over his success, and the
many commendations the new invention re-
ceived from leading musicians would entitle
him to feel that way. The new attachment is
evidently a winner.
A New Piano Company.
incorporation reported from Chi-
cago this week is the Singer Piano Com-
pany, with a capital stock of $100,000. Fred.
B. Schuchardt, John Q. Grant and Fred. D.
Bradford, are the incorporators. It is said the
company intend to "manufacture a popular price
instrument.
A Progressive flexican House.
have been favored with a large size pho-
tograph of E. Heuer & Co. 's handsome
music store at Mexico City. This establishment
is one of the representative concerns of Mexico.
They handle a large line of instruments manu-
factured in the United States. Among their great
successes are the Estey and '' Symphony '' Or-
gans and Sterling Pianos. E. Heuer & Co. are
a wide-awake and progressive firm, and they are
building up a splendid business.
Frank Stratton Busy.
Jamestown, N. Y.
JAMESTOWN, N. Y.—Mrs. C. A. Ahlstrom,
wife of the Jamestown piano manufacturer, was
severely burned a few days ago by the explosion
of a gas stove.
Houghton, Mich.
HOUGHTON, MICH.—Peter Hein has opened
up a music store in the Hartman block.
jjlpRANK A. STRATTON & CO., 37 Howard
^& street, are highly pleased with the im-
proved condition of business. They are having
an especially fine trade with imported strings
and brass band instruments. Owing to the num-
ber of orders coming in from road representa-
tives and dealers, they have been compelled to
enlarge their stock in the different lines.
Buffalo, N. Y.
N. Y.—Action will be brought
against the Brockport Piano Mfg. Co., through
its Vice-President, Mr. M.tcalf, to recover the
civil penalty of $1,000 fine for violation of the
alien contract labor law. The United States will
THE Cooper Music Company was recentty in-
corporated in Sacramento, Cal., with a capital
stock of $20 000, divided into two hundred
shares. The directors are E. L- Hawk, Chas. A.
Neale, Theo. G. Eilers, Barbara S. Hawk and
Blanche Hawk.
BUFFALO,
THE Wick Organ Company is a new concern
just incorporated in Chicago with a capital stock
of $50,000. The incorporators are Geo. C. Wick,
Ole E. Wick, Peter S. Wick and Peter H. Wick.
bring the suit. Mr. Metcalf made contract with
a man from Toronto to come to Brockport, to
work for $18.00 per week, the man leaving his
family in Toronto.

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