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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Roth & Engelhardt's New Offices.
On and after April ist the New York
headquarters of Roth & Engelhardt will
be at No. 41 Union Square, West, cor-
ner of Seventeenth street. They have
secured a fine suite of offices on the ninth
floor. The display rooms and offices of
The Peerless Piano Player Co. will also be
located in the same establishment.
Roth & Engelhardt are now in a position
to take orders for upright pianos with the
Peerless attachment complete which can
be run by electric motor, either from
alternating or direct current, or with stor-
age battery. An arrangement is also be-
ing developed whereby the attachment can
be used with foot power. In about six
weeks the Peerless Piano Player Co. will
be able to ship pianos constructed in this
way. All pianos in which the Peerless
attachment is used will be equipped with
the Roth & Engelhardt action. They will
be especially constructed for the player.
Wages Going Up.
Among the cheering news items of the
week, and the surest indication of return-
ing prosperity is the restoration of the
wages of workers in different parts of the
country, which were cut ten and fifteen per
cent, during the depression of the past
three years. This means the distribution
of millions of dollars among the purchas-
ing public, and some share of it will certain-
ly find its way in due course into the mu-
sic trade industry.
Mr. Hinkle of Denver.
J. W. Hinkle, secretary and manager of
, the Consolidated Music Co., and one of the
progressive music trade men of Denver,
Col., reached this city on Thursday from
Boston, where he had been visiting the
Miller factory. In a brief chat yesterday,
in the warerooms of Geo. Steck & Co., he
stated that business for the past two
months had been very quiet in his section,
owing to the severe winter, but that
prospects were bright for a lively spring
trade.
Anti-Trust Bills Reported
Favorably.
The Senate Committee on Judiciary
sprung a surprise Wednesday night by
agreeing to report out favorably the two
anti-trust bills of Senators Grady and Don-
nelly.
Mr. Grady's bill provides a new absolute
prohibition of trusts, combines and monop-
olies, and the Donnelly bill amends the
present anti-trust law in accordance with
the objections found to its enforcement by
the courts, particularly relating to immu-
nity of witnesses.
Shipping Six Weekly.
Six of the new Boothe Bros, baby grands
is the average weekly record of shipments.
The dealers have taken very kindly to the
idea of devoting more of their time and
attention to the sale of small grand pianos.
Charles H. Stein way Returns
FROM HIS EUROPEAN TRIP
REPORTS STEADY EXPANSION
OF STEINWAY
INTERESTS
ABROAD
REFERS TO THE LOYALTY AND ENERGY OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THIS COUNTRY.
Charles H. Steinway, president of Stein-
way & Sons, returned from Europe on
Wednesday after an absence of several
weeks on business connected with the firm's
interests. During a talk with The Review
on Thursday, Mr. Steinway, who is now
enjoying perfect health and is in excellent
spirits, expressed his gratification at the
present prosperous condition of commerce
in Germany and England. "So far as I
was able to discern," said he, "prosperity
reigns throughout both countries, with
every appearance of a lengthy continuance."
When asked concerning the present con-
dition of affairs with reference to the Stein-
way interests in Europe he replied: "We
could not wish for a more healthy or satis-
factory state of affairs than now exists.
Our products are held in higher esteem
than ever and the volume of business is
steadily growing. We are well pleased
with our present condition, and the pros-
pect is all that we desire."
In answer to a query as to reports re-
ceived by him since his return, on the sub-
ject of the firm's domestic trade, he ex-
claimed enthusiastically: "Never better.
We are getting a full share of the prosperity
now being experienced in every part of the
United States. Our representatives are
doing splendid work for us at all points.
I am proud to say that the record shows
the Steinway products to be held in higher
esteem here to-day than ever before.
Wholesale and retail departments are alike
thriving and, in this country as in Europe,
the demand is steadily increasing."
Referring to the death of Mr. H. D.
Cable, Mr. Steinway said he regretted that
so able a man should be cut off in the
prime of life. When asked if he had any
opinion to offer concerning the transfer of
agencies to department stores by other
influential houses in the trade, he remarked:
"As I only reached home yesterday, I
prefer not to express any opinion at
present.
Those principally interested
presumably understand their own business
better than ovitsiders, and know exactly
what they are doing."
Kraemer Starts Again.
prosecute Murphy, but insisted that the
$889 be paid over. Mr. Hamilton agreed
to convey some property to Loud by an
absolute deed, to be held as security for
the debt. He took an assignment of his
son-in-law's interest. The Court of Ap-
peals found that Hamilton was not under
duress, nor was any coercion exercised,
and that he executed the notes and deed in
question with a full understanding of the
circumstances. He had a perfect right to
assume the debt and take a transfer of it
from his son-in-law. These findings are
conclusive, and the decree is affirmed.
Felix Kraemer, of the Kranich & Bach
forces, who recently returned from a brief
trip, started on Thursday for a long tour,
taking in all territory along the coasts, and
visiting Mexico.
N. Y. Association to Meet.
Action is about to be taken on The
Review's suggestion—as stated in the
issue of October 29 last—concerning the
rights of piano manufacturers and dealers
when seizures for debt are contemplated
by landlords and hotel-keepers.
The New York Piano Manufacturers'
Association will hold a meeting next week
to consider the advisability of causing a
revision of the State Law, passed in 1897
and now in force, whereby the proprietor
of a hotel, boarding or apartment house
has the right to seize a piano, whether
sold or rented, for the debt of a boarder.
Loud Wins His Suit.
[Special to The Review.]
Nashville, Tenn., March 6, 1899.
In the Supreme Court, the suit of Robt.
Loud vs. N. A. Hamilton, has just been
decided in favor of the former. In this
case a cross-bill was filed to have a deed
absolute on its face declared a mortgage.
The defendant alleges that the deed was
executed under duress -and in compound-
ing a felony. The Court of Appeals found
that Loud was a dealer in musical instru-
ments whose agent, Murphy, sold prop-
erty for him for $889, but misappropriated
the funds.
Murphy was arrested for
embezzlement, and while under arrest,
Murphy sent for the defendant, his father-
in-law, and told him of the circumstances.
Mr. Loud's attorney disclaimed intent to
President Breckwoldt.
Julius Breckwoldt, the sounding board
manufacturer, has been unanimously nom-
inated as president of the village of Dolge-
ville on the Republican ticket. His elec-
tion is practically conceded.
May Locate in Binghamton.
The Board of Trade of Binghamton is
considering very favorably a proposition
to have the Keller establishment, now at
Bridgeport, located in that city.
James & Holmstrom.
James & Holmstrom report good busi-
ness in their new Baby Grand, an illustra-
tion of which appeared in a recent issue of
The Review. It is a handsome instru-
ment and ought to have a big run in the
trade.
PIANO STORE FOR SALE.
Old established retail piano business located
on Fulton St., Brooklyn, is offered for sale,
including good will. Pianos in stock, Out on
Rent and Installments. Opportunity for flanu-
facturer or others contemplating opening Ware-
rooms. No Liabilities. Address, Brooklyn
store, Care flusic Trade Review, 3 E. 14th St.,
N. Y.