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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1896 Vol. 22 N. 23

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
EDWARD LV MAN BILL
Editor and Proprietor.
PUBLISHED
EVERY
SATURDAY
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Insertion. On auarterly or yearly contracts y special dis-
count is allowed.
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be made payable to Edward Lyman BilL
Bnieredat the New York Post Office as Second-Class Matter.
NEW YORK, JUNE 27, 1896
TELEPHONE NUMBER 1745. — EIGHTEENTH STREET.
THE BUSINESS MAN'S PAPER."
E say without fear of contradic-
tion, that never before in music
trade journalism has there been such a
complete resume of the music trade in a
single city as is presented in this issue of
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THE REVIEW.
We have no doubt that many will be sur-
, prised, yea, even astounded, at the remark-
able showing which the music industries
of Chicago make to-day. The growth and
development of Chicago is certainly one of
the wonders of the century now closing,
and the development of the music trade in-
dustry in the metropolis of the West may
be reckoned as one of the most marvelous
illustrations of the expansion of an indus-
trial art in a city which only a few short
decades ago was merely a Western trading
post.
We leave our readers to judge whether
the showing we have made is impartial—
whether it is comprehensive or exhaustive
n its scope. That we will permit others to
determine, but we are not aware of any
literature bearing upon Chicago's music
trade industry which covers it so completely
as this present volume.
We have endeavored to portray faithfully
to the world the important position which
Chicago occupies to-day in the musical de-
velopment of America.
The statistics herein presented may form
an interesting study to some of our Eastern
brethren who are languishing by the way-
side.
THE REVIEW knows no East, no North ?
no South, no West—but one country—
America; therefore we take pleasure at
this time in extending our congratulations
to the members of the music trade industry
of Chicago upon their marvelous accom-
plishments.
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The Association resolutions still form a
prominent factor in the discussion of trade
topics. No matter what argumentative
lore can be brought to bear against the
passage of the resolutions, the fact remains
that the members of the Association deemed
it expedient to take some action in order to
protect themselves against what they term
the "injustice and malicious attacks on the
part of certain portions of the trade press. "
All history shows that men will unite
when confronted by common danger. The
American colonists became a unit when
they opposed what they termed the unfair-
ness of their English ancestors.
It is so in modern times. Labor unions
were originally formed in order that op-
pressed labor might have a defensive
weapon against capital—that the strength
of the unions has often been misapplied no
one questions.
Commercial bodies have sprung from the
loins of trade, as it were, because by unit-
ing, a number of men engaged in manufac-
turing enterprises were enabled to accom-
plish certain results which would have been
practically impossible for them to have ob-
tained merely as individuals.
Down in the "Gem of the Antilles" to-
day the descendants of the early Spanish
explorers are struggling to throw off the
oppression of the mother country and es-
tablish Cuba Libre, and so we may go on
almost ad infinitum.
It is true that numbers of men in all ages
have gotten together to form military,
civic, religious or commercial bodies.
Some of the aims and missions of these as-
sociations have been sadly subverted and
far removed from the plane of truth, right
and justice. Still, there has been a reason,
and in some cases an excellent one, not
only for the formation of the bodies, but
for certain concerted action which the
members have taken in order that they
might accomplish certain ends.
It is true that oftentimes the way has
been long and devious, but thepromulgators
never relaxed in their efforts, although the
course lay through tortuous paths, until
the desired end was reached.
The members of the Piano Manufacturers"
Association believed that it was necessary to
take a certain definite action regarding the
abuses to which some of their members had
been exposed by unprincipled trade jour-
nalists.
In a fair and impartial sense we say that
they were entitled to pass some measures
provided they believed that it was necessary
to do this as a matter of self-protection.
While the matter of a press committee,
formed ostensibly to exercise a certain cen-
sorship over the trade press may be offen-
sive, yet we think that the time will be
quite ample for criticism of the duties of
this committee when they shall have taken
any action toward the suppressing of a free
press.
While there may be a certain implication
in the passage of the resolutions which vir-
tually says "We claim the right, if you
don't "do precisely as we wish, to cancel
our contract at any time," yet it is only by
implication that such a belief rests.
As far as the legality of the action of the
Association goes, we can only repeat what
we have said in a previous issue, that the
men who were influential in passing these
resolutions removed themselves from dan-
ger of a suit for damages under the con-
spiracy act inasmuch as each member is
free to do as he wishes. We do not believe
that it is the wish or the intention of the
promoters of these resolutions to abridge
the freedom or the usefulness of the trade
press in the minutest particular.
There are no doubt instances where men
who spend a hundred or two dollars in the
columns of a paper think that they have a
right to dictate as to what that paper shall
say or do, but the Association is not domi-
nated by men of that mental calibre.
In the formation of any society it is an
impossibility to exclude all of the small
minds. The Association of New York to-
day consists of men who stand at the very
head of the musico-industrial affairs^of this
country.
The press matter has had a fair, thorough
and complete discussion at the Association
meetings, and the members have deemed
it necessary to take some action in the
matter.
We have no doubt that before many
months shall have elapsed interesting
developments will be the direct outcome of
the Association's action. The results we
shall watch with much interest, as no doubt
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
they will be entertaining to many, if not
and we do not hesitate to say so.
especially pleasing to some.
these small bickerings, these eternal jar-
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But it is
rings and wranglings, which belittle music
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A Boston traveler, now a piano manufac-
turer, said the other day "Wherever I go I
trade journalism.
We should all be broad
enough to recognize that another co-worker
see THE REVIEW, and know that it is read.
in Life's vineyard is entitled to the same
I believe that it reaches more of the smaller
consideration which we ourselves hope to
dealers than any paper in this country."
receive.
This has been emphasized time and time
again by travelers who journey all over
America.
They find THE REVIEW in every
nook and cranny of the country, and more
than that, they find that it is sought for.
It is only a short time ago that a Chicago
manufacturer,
while visiting
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An interesting series of interviews is
commenced in this week's REVIEW, entitled
"Specialty Talks."
We think
it forms
rather an unique feature.
this office,
said: " I have traveled several thousand
miles since I left Chicago.
many points.
I have visited
I have studied the paper
question carefully, and I have seen THE
REVIEW in every town that I have visited
and in the office of every concern that I
have called upon.
Not only that, but I
have seen in some instances where they
have preserved the files of the paper.
Talk
to me about trade papers, I know that your
CHAS. H. STEINWAY is expected to return
from Europe on July 2d.
H. B. TREMAINE, of the ^Eolian Co., and
family, left for Long Island on Thursday
last.
paper is read."
E. R. PERKINS, of the ^Eolian forces,
made his first appearance at his desk, since
expansive circulation that it has burst with his recent severe illness, on Friday morn-
as onishing regularity every two years, yet ing last.
Our congratulations to Mr.
we believe that every traveling man will Perkins.
While we never have claimed such an
say that THE REVIEW occupies a prominent
position all over America; that its circula-
tion is not confined to any locality; that it
is known, read and respected by dealers
everywhere.
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the music trade East and West, called at
Two men
who have earned a clear title to millions—
He will re-
E. S. VOTEY, of Farrand & Votey, De-
troit, Mich., is in town.
LEON
Two men who are powerful factors in
THE REVIEW offices this week.
ROBERT M. WEBB, of New York, is visit-
ing the Boston music trade.
turn on Monday next.
DU CHATELLIER has replaced Mr.
Demaraist as manager of the Thibouville-
Lamy branch house in this city.
G
EO. P. BENT, of Chicago, accom-
panied by his wife, left yesterday for
Europe by the steamer ''Nebraska,'' of the
Allan Line. This steamer usually takes
fourteen days in crossing the "big pond,"
and for that reason was selected by Mr.
Bent—it compels him to rest.
When Mr. Bent is on the briny sea, it
is needless to say that street or railway
conveyances are not very handy, hence he
is compelled to confine his peregrinations
to the main deck, provided, of course, he
does not become a victim to the bete noir
of the tourist, mal-de-mer.
During a call at our sanctum Wednes-
day, Mr Bent stated that after reaching
Glasgow he would journey to Edinburgh,
and from there to London, where he will
meet Mr. Primer. After exploring Great
Britain's capital, he will journey through
the Continent as far north as St. Peters-
burg and as far south as Geneva.
Although his trip is largely one of rest
and recuperation, yet he is certain to do
some effective propaganda work for the
"Crown" during his journeyings. As this
is Mr. Bent's first trip abroad, he will no
doubt find it very interesting to contrast
European and American methods of manu-
facturing, and his conclusions thereon can-
not fail to prove valuable. Mr. Bent will
return about the first of September.
WILLIAM H. GEBELEIN is now in charge
of the Jacob Doll warerooms, 113 East
this by honest work—close attention to the Fourteenth street. Mr. Gebelein was for-
The Musical Courier, in writing of the
minutest details in every department of ex- merly with Geary Brothers, Waterbury,
Association on the subject of advertising
Conn.,
and
has
had
quite
an
experience
in
tensive business enterprises.
in trade papers, says: "The agitators
the piano business.
These men have exercised, and still con-
should be the firms or men who really ad-
THE London branch of the firm of Julius vertise, not those who by not advertising
tinue to exercise, a tremendous influence
upon the growth and development of the Bliithner, of Leipsic, which is known as conclusively prove that they believe adver-
Bliithner & Co., has been converced into a tising to be false in principle." A clean
music trade industries of this country.
stock or limited liability company, under truth, succinctly told.
Although having passed many mile- the name and title of Bliithner & Co., Ltd.,
I most heartily agree with the Courier in
stones in life, they carry their years as with a capital of $300,000, divided into
this statement. A man who is not making
lightly as they do their millions. We refer 6,000 shares of $50 each. The shares are pianos has just as much right to come into
all held by the partners and the present a manufacturer's shop and tell him how he
to Freeborn G. Smith.and Isaac N. Camp.
officials. The Bliithner Co. Ltd. are sole should build certain pianos, as for a non-
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vendors of the Bliithner pianos throughout advertiser to dictate to one who believes
Brother Hargersays, " T H E MUSIC TRADE
Great Britain and the colonies.
in the efficacy of printers' ink just how and
REVIEW does not approve of The Musical
THE creditors of Chase & Smith, Syra- what lines he should pursue.
Times.''
It does not take long in the journey of
cuse, N. Y., held a meeting yesterday in
This statement is untrue. THE REVIEW,
life
to detect the difference between broad
that city to determine what action they
on the other hand, sees much in The Musi- would take in reference to that firm's affairs. and liberal minded individuals and those
cal Times to approve. We are not built on The principal creditors are Smith & Barnes, actuated by the condensed essence of parsi-
mony. But as the small pumpkins, which
such narrow and contracted lines as to ig- Gildemeester & Kroeger, Kurtzmann &
are placed in the gardener's wagon, sift
nore the good work put forth by any of Co. and Haines & Co.
gradually to the bottom of the load as it
our contemporaries.
P. J. GILDEMEESTER starts out Monday jolts over stony ground, and the larger ones
Mr. Harger publishes a good paper. At on a trip for the receiver of the G. &. K. become uppermost, so in Life's rough road
the men who are dominated by broad and
times his judgment, in our opinion, errs; corporation.

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