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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
has been in vogue for many years, and
pianos, when they are shipped across the
border are counted so many kilos. Travel
on Mexican railroads and the distance cov-
ered is not referred to in miles, but in ki-
lometers. What is good enough for our
currency surely should be good enough
for our weights and measures and would
simplify matters greatly.
COMING STORMS.
'T'HE trade horizon is dotted with new
piano players, and from present indi-
cations it would seem as if the popular de-
mand would stand not far from being sup-
plied with reasonable promptness in the
near future. There are, however, clouds
gathering on the horizon which portend
the coming of a legal storm. There are
said to be a number of infringements in-
volved which will be fought to the end.
The records of the Patent Office reveal an
interesting condition of affairs, for to one
institution has been granted hundreds of
patents. As we view this special piano-
playing field there will arise shortly legal
complications which will be interesting to
say the least.
'T'HE absurd statement that was publish-
ed in the "Vaudeville Extra" that
one department store in New York is
disposing of five hundred pianos per month
at retail as a Munchausen tale is all right,
but it is diametrically opposed to truth. It
plainly shows an aggravated tendency in
opposition to facts, which possibly may be
accounted for by vaudeville environments.
A COMPLETE rejuvenation of The Re-
view offices has occurred during the
past ten days, and we shall be glad to have
our friends inspect the refitted quarters.
The latch string is out and a new prayer
rug has been placed in position.
Sues Sousa.
REYNOLDS SAYS THE BAND LEADER BROKE A
THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH HIM.
Everett R. Reynolds has brought an ac-
tion in the Supreme Court against John
Philip Sousa, the musical composer and
band leader, to recover moneys for alleged
breach of a contract by which plaintiff was
to manage the concerts of Sousa and his
band for three years beginning Jan. i,
1898.
He asks for $4,993.31 expended,
$10,000 damages for profits he says he
would have made, and for an accounting
to ascertain what were the results of the
concerts Sousa has given since his return
from abroad. Because the causes of action
are not separately set forth Justice Fitz-
gerald Monday made an order requiring
the complaint to be made more definite.
Joseph M. flann.
A MODERN PIANO DEALER.
The business of Mann & Eccles, Provi-
dence, R. I., as a co-partnership no longer
exists. It expired by limitation on the
first inst. and the business will be con-
tinued by that popular and versatile mem-
ber of the trade, Joseph M. Mann, who has
definately decided that hereafter he will
travel in a single business harness.
[Specially prepared for The Review.1
Washington, D. C , Dec. 6, 1900.
The summary o f imports and exports of
t h e commerce of t h e
United States f o r t h e
month of October, 1900,
the latest period for which
it has been compiled, has
just been issued by the
T r e a s u r y Department.
The figures relating to
the music trade industry
are of interest.
The dutiable imports of
musical instruments dur-
ing October amounted to
$101,733 as compared with
$111,561 worth of instru-
ments which were import-
ed the same month of
1899.
The ten months'
total, ending October 31,
shows i m p o r t a t i o n s
valued at $841,667, as
against $928,606 worth of
musical instruments im-
ported during the same
period of '99. This gives
a decrease in imports for
the ten months ending
October, of $87,539.
The import figures for
the ten months period for
the three years are as
follows: 1898—$805,662;
1899—$928,606, and 1900
—$841,667.
The total domestic ex-
JOSEPH M. MANN.
ports of musical instru-
"Joe" Mann, as he is popularly known ments for October, 1900, amounted to
in the trade, possesses originality in no $223,648, as compared with $191,308,.
small degree. In the Mann & Eccles which was the value of the instruments ex-
business he has introduced novel and ported the same month of the previous
striking forms of advertising which have year. The ten months' total exportation of
won for that concern publicity in three musical instruments amounted to $1,541,-
States. He will continue in business at 895 against $1,547,881 for the same period
the old stand where, he tersely says, "the in '99. This shows a decrease in exports
same broad-minded, liberal policy, cour- for the ten months ending October 31, of
teous and honest treatment and low prices $5,986.
The export figures for the ten months
will be continued.'"'
period
for the three years are as follows:
Good for "Joe" Mann. May he not only
1898—$1,214,663;
1899—$1,547,881; 1900—
live long, but may his measure of prosper-
$1,541,895.
ity be filled to the utmost.
Of the aggregate exportation s in Octo-
ber, 1900, there were 1,319 organs valued
Pianophone Man Bound West. at $100,108 as compared with 1,667 e x "
ported in '99, and valued at $107,748. The
Godfrey Grimm left on Thursday on a ten months' total shows that we exported
business tour of the West in the interest 11,310 organs valued at $7 21,409, as against
of the Pianophone Co. He is exhibiting a 14,075 valued at $858,998 for the same pe-
20th Century pianophone which is certain riod of '99, and 10,987 valued at $617,791
to interest the trade. He will reach Du- for the same period in '98.
luth, Minn., on Dec. 10.
In October, 1900, we exported 125 pi-
BEHR BROS" CO.
PIANOS
29™ST.&II™AVE.
NEW YORK/
Highest Standard ol Excellence.