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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Fire Heroine Discharged.
Kate Carney, who saved the lives of twen-
ty-five young women on the occasion of the
Emerson Building fire in Chicago has been
discharged from the employ of the National
Music Company.
It is to be regretted that a heroism which
faced death in the most terrible form for the
sake of rescuing those who had not the
calmness and courage to save themselves,
should meet with so poor a reward.
It is alleged that Kate Carney was not
competent to perform the duties assigned to
her, and, of course, her employer must, in
all cases, be the judge as to the efficiency of
his employes ; but it is certainly a sad end-
ing to a heroic story that the girl who
braved death for others has not now an
opportunity to earn a livelihood for herself
and those of her kindred depending on her
for support.
Kate Carney was in the employ of the
National Music Co. for nine years, occupying
the position of forewoman. Her coolness
and courage on the occasion of the fire won
the greatest praise from press and public
alike. One of the Labor Unions which met
this week in Chicago passed resolutions con-
demning the National Music Co. for the
action they have taken.
Wanted Revenge!
The "Fabian" Reunion.
[Special to The Review.]
One of the greatest social and artistic
successes of the post-lenten season was the
annual entertainment and reception of the
Fabian Union at the Lexington Avenue
Opera House last Wednesday night.
This organization is made up of some of
New York's brightest and cleverest young
men and on this occasion they were assisted
by a host of talented and good-looking lady
friends and sympathizers in the production
of an original farce-opera entitled " A
Fabian Outing." It was written especially
for the occasion, which, by the way, marked
the twenty-second anniversary of the Union,
and was most effective in bringing out the
peculiar talent of each member of the cast.
It was made up of some past Fabian suc-
cesses in opera and farce, and under the
management of Alex. J. Brown went off as
smoothly as if given by professionals. The
skit, which was " in one spasm," was pre-
ceded by a miscellaneous program to
which Geo. J. Gaskin and others contributed
The honors of the evening, vocal and
histrionic, were carried off by Miss Kitty
C. Walsh, who well deserves the title " Fa-
bian Nightingale," and Messrs. DeLappe,
Stanley, Brown, Crawford and Furey.
Their work could by no means be termed
amateurish; as Ethiopian specialists particu-
larly they " took the cake."
The large and distinguished audience
present was the best tribute to the popular-
ity of the Union, which is highly esteemed by
kindred organizations judging from thedele-
gations present from the different boroughs
of Greater New York.
After the entertainment dancing was in-
dulged in until the "wee sma' hours." The
Review in common with all others present
departed feeling that the Fabians had on
this occasion done themselves proud and
given an entertainment that was fully up to
the artistic standard that has character-
ized all previous productions. The club
rooms of the Fabian Union are at 227 East
Twelfth street.
St. Louis, Mo., April 12, 1898.
James Marsh, who claims to be a piano
tuner, was arrested Monday on complaint of
Prof. Bill Clark.
Prof. Clark has been dealing in pianos,
new and second-hand, lately, at Nineteenth
and Pine-sts., and on Marsh's statement that
he was a piano tuner, he was given a job as
general utility man. His usefulness as a
piano tuner was clearly demonstrated Mon-
day. He and Clark had a dispute, and as a
result he was told that his services were no
longer required. Marsh at once started in
to have revenge, and smashed pianos and
furniture as he pleased.
"Criterion" Music Boxes.
This week The Review presents an illus-
tration of a popular style in the " Criterion "
series of music boxes. Latest reports from
Mr. Paillard and his representatives are to
The Schwander Piano Actions.
Aug. Palle has not yet started for Europe,
being detained in connection with the com-
pletion of several large contracts for
Schwander grand and upright actions.
When spoken with on Wednesday as to trade
conditions he said : " We are not over-
whelmed with new orders at present. Like
all others in every branch we feel the effects
of the continued suspense connected with
the Cuban situation, but we have many
orders and contracts now under way and
therefore cannot complain. I shall leave for
Paris just as soon as I can possibly get
away."
A Magnificent Piano.
KRELLS TURN OUT A NKW INSTRUMENT
SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP.
OF
It should not be a difficult matter for a
community of musicians and music lovers,
such as Cincinnati is noted for, to determine
the intrinsic value of anything in the music
line, says the Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune. With that thought in view the Krell
Piano Company have built an instrument—
an Upright Grand, Empire style—which they
challenge any other factory in this country
to surpass.
It is a work of art in every respect. It is
an output of a Cincinnati enterprise, but its
makers wish it to be judged by the piano
standards of the Nation.
Receiver for Daniel Green Co.
Little Falls, N. Y., April 14, 1898.
Ex-District-Attorney Richardson, of Ilion,
was to-day appointed temporary receiver
for the Daniel Green Shoe Company, of
Dolgeville. Alfred Dolge was the principal
stockholder in the company. About three
hundred hands were employed.
the effect that they are meeting with sur-
prising success at every stopping place.
The reputation of the " Criterion" has
gone ahead of them, and they find that the
enterprise of the firm in producing faultless
results with such economy of time and labor
as to permit prices to be within easy reach
is widely appreciated.
New England Pianos.
Judging from the standpoint of business
secured, the present styles of instruments
turned out by the New England Piano Co.
are among the most popular ever produced.
The case designs have met with the views of
progressive dealers in every section of the
country, and the tone and general workman-
ship are found to meet the requirements of
purchasers who desire a good instrument at
a reasonable figure. The stock at the New
York vvarerooms on Fifth Avenue is large
and replete with choice examples, which are
worthy of investigation from visiting deal-
ers unable to visit the spacious and splendid-
ly equipped plant in Boston.
Stultz & Bauer have just issued a new edi-
tion of their 1898 catalogue, with a supple-
ment eontaining an illustration of Style E,
of 1898, which they are making in mahog-
any, walnut and fancy woods. The cata-
logue is one of the most attractive of the
year and has secured excellent results. Mr.
Golden is sending in good reports.
Otto Wissner is making preparations to
move to his new factory which will probably
be in running order about the first of May.
E. Gabler & Bro.
The exhibit at the Gabler warerooms, al-
ways extensive and replete with attractive
styles in grands and uprights, is at present
more than usually satisfactory, comprising
many novel designs. Even in these "uncer-
tain" days, when business generally is at a
minimum, the Gabler forces are kept at
work. The reason is found in the fact that
the Gabler products have an enviable repu-
tation throughout the country and a healthy
demand at all times.
The Carl Barckhoff Organ Co., of Latrobe,
Pa., and some instruments which they re-
cently manufactured are referred to at length
in last Sunday's Philadelphia Times. Mr.
Barckhoff is having splendid success since
he settled in his present quarters, and the
outlook for a prosperous business is bright.
J. N. Maxwell, held a formal opening of
his music store in Scranton, Pa., last Satur-
day. There was a goodly attendance of
visitors who were quite enthusiastic regard-
ing the merits of the Lehr pianos and organs
on exhibition.