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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1899 Vol. 28 N. 8

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Kingsbury Piano for Export.
Xaver Scharwenka's Illness.
The Chicago Cottage Organ Co. are
making" a special Kingsbury piano for ex-
port trade entitled Style X, which is bound
to find a large market not only in South
American markets but in Europe. It has
many advantages over the European-made
instrument, not only in thoroughness of
construction, but a richness and volume of
tone that is peculiarly American. With an
excellent instrument, ample capital and
energetic directing forces, the Kingsbury
piano is destined to be a great factor in the
export trade of 1899.
The many friends in this city of Xaver
Scharwenka, the famous pianist and com-
poser were shocked on learning Tuesday of
his critical illness in Berlin. He suffered
a paralytic stroke, and it is a question if
he will ever regain his powers. It will be
remembered that Scharwenka last year
took a prominent part in the Chickering
Musicales in conjunction with Seidl, achiev-
ing a great success. He left this country
a few months ago to reside permanently in
Berlin.
Since the foregoing was written we are
pleased to learn that Mr. Scharwenka's ill-
ness is not as serious as at first reported;
he will be able to resume his professional
duties in a few months.
Creditors to be Helped.
NEW YORK CREDIT MEN'S ASSOCIATION PRO-
VIDES COUNSEL IN CASE OF FRAUD.
The New York Credit Men's Association
has notified its members that Messrs. Ol-
cott & Messiter, of 4 Warren street, New
York, have been appointed the attorneys
for the association, to represent them
in all cases that may be recommended by
the Investigating Committee.
Any member of the association may
apply to the Investigating Committee to
have the attorneys of the association repre-
sent him in bankruptcy proceedings at a
first meeting of creditors, when it can be
shown to the satisfaction of the Investi-
gating Committee that there is no violation
of the bankruptcy law, or may apply for
the association's attorneys to appear at the
meeting to oppose the discharge in bank-
ruptcy if sufficient evidence can be shown
by the applicant that such action shall be
proper.
The attorneys representing the associa-
tion will be instructed to appear at such
meetings in the southern district of New
York at the expense of the organization.
Curtis N. Kimball.
Curtis N. Kimball, of the W. W. Kimball
Co., has been paid the following well-
merited tribute by the Indicator: " Mr.
Kimball is one of the coming men in the
piano trade of the nation, and he has the
material in him to make a worthy successor
to his uncle, W. W. Kimball. He is
energetic, yet conservative, ambitious and
full of sound sense, and the day will come
when the piano, trade of the country will
recognize him as one of its bulwarks."
The Henry F. Miller Pianos.
The'Henry F. Miller grand pianos which
are being displayed in the warerooms of
the McDonald-Newton Co., Chicago, are
winning the highest encomiums from
musicians and critical visitors in general.
They are not only most attractive architec-
turally, but their tonal qualities are emi-
nently satisfactory.
Music Dealer Hissing.
A special from Findlay, O., to the To-
ledo News says: "Nelson Anderson, music
dealer of this city, is mysteriously missing.
He has a large indebtedness."
Praise for Newman Products.
P. Walker, the Newman Bros, repre-
sentative at Wadina, Minn., is such an en-
thusiastic lover of the Newman pianos and
organs that he has manifested his esteem
in the following poetical tribute:
These are days of great improvements,
How our nation has shown skill,
Even in the music business
Newman Bros, are not still.
Every day they meet with trials
Which await the " push " in life;
Hay they yet ascend the ladder
And be rewarded for their strife.
Now we see artistic splendor
Brought out in their case so grand;
Rich it looks, all carved and finished,
On the summit now to stand.
True, the case causes others envy;
How they stand and gaze with awe.
E'en the tone with rhythmic splendor
Raises their souls with mystic law.
Sure they've gained the admiration—
Priceless treasure artists say;
It now stands beside the oldest,
As in youth it stands to-day.
Newman Bros, solved the problem
Oft attempted years ago;
Surely you will be enchanted,
As its tones come sweet and low.
No metallic tones are mingled;
Deep and mellow, soft and clear,
On the breeze the strains ascend,
Richest cadence please the ear.
Get the best, which is the Newman;
All are good, but this excels;
None need wait, the price will suit you,
See our agent, one who sells.
The Pianola.
./Eolian recitals continue to attract large
numbers of music-lovers. All who attend
these popular entertainments in the ^ o -
lian building are highly interested in the
Pianola, now firmly established as a
favorite.
Its capabilities call forth constant ex-
clamations of wonder and admiration.
Many who have heard of the Pianola and
are prompted by curiosity to attend the
recitals, become ardent supporters of the
firm's claims in the matter of perfect ren-
dering of every composition, intricate as
well as simple.
'• Pioneer Piano of the West"
IS THE CHASE KROS. SOME OF THE MANY
REASONS WHY THESE PRODUCTS OCCUPY
SUCH AN EMINENT POSITION IN THE
TRADE FIELD—THE "HACKLEV,"
WHICH IS MANUFACTURED BY
THIS COMPANY, ONE OF THE
BEST SELLERS ON
THE MARKET.
It has been said, and correctly, that the
Chase Bros, piano is the pioneer piano of
the West—pioneer in respect to time and
progress. The stiperb creations which
they are placing on the market to-day best
demonstrate the advanced position which
the Chase Bros, occupy in the domain of
piano making.
There are substantial reasons for this,
and it is emphasized comprehensively as
follows:
"Each one of the Chase brothers is a
practical piano maker. They have never
been compelled to trust the management
of any branch of the manufacture of their
pianos to hired overseers. They have
drawn their own scales, made their own
designs, invented their own improvements,
own their own patents, and not only per-
sonally superintend every branch of the
construction of their instruments, but the
most important work has been wrought by
their own hands. Thus they have brought
to each branch the skill of a specialist, and
a carefulness which can never be attained
by the most skillful of hired artisans.
Hard work, unremitting watchfulness and
conscientious attention to every detail of
their construction, has developed a piano
perfect in every point."
In addition they possess advantages in
factory equipment and location equal to
any found the world over. Every modern
essential, both in the way of electric light-
ing, up-to-date machinery, ample means
for stacking and drying, and facilities for
shipping, is in evidence, and there is abun-
dance of room for expansion. Judging
from the way that the Chase Bros, pianos
are in demand at the present time, this
provision for expansion will come in
mighty handy.
In the central West, and in the East as
well, for that matter, the Chase Bros,
pianos have found and are finding an abid-
ing place in the homes of some of our well-
known citizens. Dealers unanimously ad-
mit that this popularity is based on their
intrinsic merits; a tribute to their worth,
of which the manufacturers have certainly
good reason to feel proud.
The Chase Bros, corporation also manu-
facture the Hackley piano, which is the
patronymic of the president of the Chase
Bros. Co. The Hackley is an admirable
instrument in many ways, and has proved
itself one of the easiest sellers on the mar-
ket; what is better, it is conscientiously
built, so that it never fails to give satisfac-
tion.
The present styles of Chase Bros, and
Hackley pianos make an unusually strong
combination—a combination that cannot
easily be beat during this year of grace,
1899.
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
Cooperation Invited by the N. P. M. A.
TO THE END THAT CERTAIN ABUSES WHICH DEBAUCH AND DEGRADE THE MUSIC TRADE IN-
DUSTRY SHOULD BE STAMPED OUT AN IMPORTANT LETTER SETTING FORTH
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE LAST ANNUAL MEETING.
The executive committee of the National
Piano Manufacturers' Association of Amer-
ica, composed of Chas. H. Steinway, Louis
P. Bach, R. A. Widenmann, New York,
Theodore B. Brown, Worcester, Mass.,
Geo. F. Blake, Boston, Mass., and Fred P.
Stieff, Baltimore, has favored us with the
following communication which we com-
mend to the serious consideration of
dealers and the trade at large:
New York, February 22, 1899.
To the Trade :
The National Piano Manufacturers' As-
sociation of America, cognizant of the ex-
istence of certain trade conditions and
abuses which are a disgrace and a decided
detriment to the whole trade and tend to
its debauchment and degradation, and de-
sirous of assisting in the correction of such
abuses, the improvement of trade con-
ditions and the elevation of general trade
interests throughout the country and believ-
ing that its endeavors in this direction will
meet with the hearty co-operation of all
the reputable members of the trade,
dealers as well as manufacturers, at its
first annual meeting, in Boston, Massachu-
setts, passed the following resolutions:
"Resolved, that we respectfully recom-
mend to reputable dealers in the larger
cities to form local organizations, lay out
plans to meet the objectionable features
confronting them and comprehensively
cover conditions which they have to face,
with a view to sending delegates to our
next annual meeting, so that all sections
may be hear ft d and move in accord with the
one object of elevating and dignifying the
standard of our trade and ridding it of
pernicious practices; and
" Resolved, that, if desired by any local
organization, a member of the Executive
Committee shall confer with them at their
meeting and assist in accomplishing the
result desired."
"Whereas, The past years of depression
and the consequent excessive competition
have brought into the trade many unscru-
pulous persons, with the result.that many
of our fellow-members have been forced to
suffer serious losses through the rascality
of such parties, and
"Whereas, the individual manufacturer
has, in consideration of the great cost and
loss of time connected with the bringing of
these persons to justice, refrained from
criminal prosecutions of such cases, not
only to the injury of the manufacturers,
but honorable competitors and dealers as
well, and believing that this class of crim-
inal business can be most promptly brought
to an end by the united action of the Asso-
ciation, aided, if need be, by the reputable
dealers, in prosecuting all such cases,
therefore be it
"Resolved, That the President be, and
he is hereby, directed to appoint a Com-
mittee on Complaints and Grievances, to
consist of three members residing in or
near one city, for the investigation of all
complaints that may be made to it by the
members of the Association, this Commit-
tee to report its conclusions, with all the
evidence, to the Executive Committee, and
its members individually to have the full
right to vote with the members of the Ex-
ecutive Committee to determine the final
action of the Executive Committee in each
separate case; that each member or any
reputable dealer be requested to bring
cases of this kind to the attention of the
Committee on Complaints and Grievances.
Such information shall be given to the
Committee on Complaints and Grievances
in writing, and this Committee shall be
furnished with all the evidence in the pos-
session of the complainant. Upon the re-
port of this Committee to the Executive
Committee, that there exists an absolute
case of fraudulent or criminal practice by
the party complained of, the Executive
Committee is hereby authorized to begin
criminal action against the said party or
parties, and to carry the same to its legal
conclusion, the cost of such legal action to
be at the expense of the Association."
Among the numerous evils known to
exist in the trade special attention was
called to
Parties guilty of nefarious or criminal
practices injurious to the trade, and to
Parties known to have shown wholesale
prices or invoices to customers, prospective
buyers or other dealers.
The following gentlemen were appointed
members of the Committee on Complaints
and Grievances:
N. Stetson, chairman, 109 East Four-
teenth street, New York, N. Y.
Chas. H. Parsons, Fifth avenue and
Fifteenth street, New York, N. Y.
Robert Proddow, Southern Boulevard
and Alexander avenue, New York, N. Y.,
and this Committee is prepared to give
most prompt, careful and energetic atten-
tion to any and all complaints placed be-
fore it and, through it, before the Execu-
tive Committee.
The members of this Association believe
that a fearless and scathing exposure of
any party or parties found guilty, after a
fair and impartial investigation, such as
the character and standing of the members
of the Committee on Complaints and Griev-
ances guarantees, of any one of the nefari-
ous practices which have heretofore and
which do now disgrace our trade, will not
only be a powerful deterrent to unscrupul-
ous and unprincipled dealers who should
be ruthlessly exposed, but will also be an
extremely effective weapon in the hands of
reputable dealers.
The interests of manufacturer and dealer
are, in more respects than is generally ap-
preciated, mutual. The candid recogni-
tion of this inter-dependence and unpre-
judiced co-operation will tend to produce
mutually beneficial results, and this, with
the formation of local organizations in close
touch with and represented at the next
meeting of this Association, will greatly
assist in the elevation of the trade from
its present ethically and in many other
respects unsatisfactory condition to the
position among the art industries which it
should rightfully occupy.
This Association fully appreciates the
importance of joint action by dealer and
manufacturer for the purpose of receiving
definite and telling results, and most
heartily invites the cordial co-operation of
all reputable members of the trade.
Very respectfully,
The Executive Committee.
Roth & Engelhardt Purchase
HALF INTEREST IN THE " AUTONO " PIANO
ATTACHMENT AND WILL MANUFACTURE
UNDER NAME OF "PEERLESS PIANO
PLAYER " AT ST. JOHNSVILLE
NEW YORK SHOWROOMS TO BE
OPENED CHAT WITH
MR. ROTH.
Roth & Engelhardt have acquired a half
interest in the business and patents of the
well-known " Autono " Pneumatic Piano
Co., and will move the business, which
at present is located at Hazelton, Pa., to
St. Johnsville, N. Y. A quarter interest
in the "Autono" has also been acquired
by Charles Whyland, of Whyland & Handy,
St. Johnsville.
The manufacture of the " Autono " at-
tachment will be commenced in the near
future. A suitable building, located near
the site of the Roth & Engelhardt action
factory, is being fitted up for the purpose
and will soon be completed.
Fred, and John Goolman, of Los An-
geles, Cal., who are the inventors, will be
engaged in the new factory, their services
being retained as experts. At first, the
force will be limited in number, but there
is promise of rapid development under
the energetic guidance of Mr. Roth and
his partner, Mr. Engelhardt. Mr. Engel-
hardt, as a practical mechanic, will be able
to render invaluable assistance in this
work.
It is understood that the "Autono" will
henceforth be known as the "Peerless"
Piano Player. "Our aim," said Mr. Roth
to The Review on Tuesday, "will be to
arrange the mechanism of the 'Autono' so
that a player can operate it under any con-
ditions, either by electricity, with alternat-
ing or direct current, power, or water
motor. To our mind, the merits and pos-
sibilities of this attachment are sufficiently
great to promise very satisfactory results
under favorable conditions.
"With ample mechanical and other
resources at our command, we shall en-
deavor to create such conditions. The
headquarters for business purposes will be
New York City. In due course, we shall
open offices of adequate size, with sufficient
space to provide a suitable exhibit. For
manufacturing, we shall occupy the Melo-
harp building, giving three floors, each
100x40 feet. Electrical connections will
be made from our action factory. We
shall be prepared to take orders almost
immediately."
At the recital given in the St. Cecilia
Club Rooms, Dallas, Tex., Feb. 16th, the
Fischer grand piano, which is sold by the
Will A. Watkin Music Co., in that city,
was played by Mrs. Estelle Roy Schmitz,
her numbers being MacDowell's Serenata
and Polonaise.

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