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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1901 Vol. 33 N. 11

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
self as well pleased with the present state
of affairs and the outlook.
"Three of our travelers are now on the
road," said he, "and each is sending in good
reports. Our stock ©f musical merchandise,
SCHMIDT'S GUITAROPHONE.
be constructed in all its parts at Oscar stools, scarfs and supplies was never larger
The Latest Contribution of This Tireless Worker in Schmidt's factory, Ferry street, Jersey City
or better than now. In style, material, dura-
the Inventive Field —Will be Keady for the Heights. The first shipment will probably be
bility and price, we believe the Tonk spe-
Trade in the Fall—Some Details — Business ready within six weeks. The musical effect
cialties
for 1901-2 may confidently challenge
Active.
of the Guitarophone corresponds with that comparison. It is the same all through our
Oscar Schmidt, of guitar-zither fame, has of the guitar, and is charming in its clearness, catalogues. We aim to furnish the best
just perfected a new instrument. It will be mellowness and sweetness of tone. By the at the least cost to our customers, and are
known as Oscar Schmidt's "Guitarophone" use of the disc an accurate rendition can be always glad to do business with progressive
and i$ intended to compete directly with the given of any composition, no matter how people. We want to hear from such peo-
most improved music-boxes of to-day. Mr. difficult.
ple always."
Mr. Schmidt, when asked as to his pro-
Schmidt, in speaking with The Review on
Tuesday, said: "The Guitarophone will be posed method of distribution for the Guitar- THE PHONOHARP'S FALL CAMPAIGN.
ophone, said that there
The Phonoharp Co. are starting on their
would be no restric- fall campaign under very favorable auspices.
tions. "They will be The Columbia zither, always a favorite,
sold to all who desire promises to have an exceptionally big run
them," he said. "I can during the remainder of 1901 and for a
not think of any more lengthy period in 1902, if present indications
desirable or profitable are fulfilled.
article for a music
Already the jobbers are preparing. Their
dealer to handle," he lists of orders, frequently repeated, show
added, "and I shall that the work and enterprise of the firm
be glad to hear from members during the past twelve months has
all enterprising deal- been effective in creating a substantial de-
ers concerning this mand among dealers who take a pride in
and other specialties pleasing their customers. The illustration
of mine. I want to let shown is a fac-simile of the picture now so
them know through
forty per cent, lower in price than the music The Review that the Guitarophone presents an
boxes now on the market, will give equally opportunity such as rarely occurs. The Gui-
satisfactory results, and will in very many tarophone is entirely new in every particu-
respects excel any previous invention having lar. Nothing like it has ever been pro-
a similar object in view, viz: the production duced."
of music by mechanical means within a lim-
There is great activity now at the Schmidt
ited compass for household use."
factory. New machinery has just been put
The plan is notable for its simplicity. In in place for making the Guitarophone. The
a box of just sufficient length and width is call for the Notaphone is steadily increasing.
placed one of Oscar Schmidt's No. 2 1 /? gui- The guitar-zither is reported as selling well
tar-zithers. Above it rests on hinges, when in all sizes. The O. S. Mandolin department familiar to magazine and periodical readers.
in position, a series of hammer-like teeth, lias been augmented to keep up with the de- It has done excellent service.
these being adjusted in such a way as to fall mand, and there is a healthy call for the
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TRADE.
directly on the zither strings. Above these Oscar Schmidt products all along the line.
Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 9, 1901.
teeth and the mechanism to which they are
ANENT THE SYMPHONION.
Gentlemen:—A proposition there is money
attached, but to one side, is an axle or ver-
in interests you, does it not? With years
tical pivot. On this pivot is placed a per-
George Varrelman, president of the Sym-
of
experience in the music business and the
forated steel disc, similar in appearance to phonion Manufacturing Co., is expected
manufacturing
of mandolins, guitars and
the usual music-box disc. One winding of home this month. Although details are not
banjos,
we
can
now
tell you that an exclu-
the spring causes the disc to revolve fifteen yet forthcoming, it is understood he will
sive
agency
for
Waldo
instruments means
times. As the disc revolves, its tongues come fully prepared to get under way some
an
increased
trade
and
dollars
in your pock-
or projecting points, come in contact with entirely new departures in the music box
et
;
and
we
say
this
with
a
full
understanding
adjusted teeth, and these in turn affect the industry. Those who have been under the
of what is being offered by other manufac-
guitar strings.
impression that high-water mark has al- turers, their prices, quality of goods, etc.
As the guitar-zither is not a fixture in the ready been reached in the matter of music-
We sell Waldo goods to only one house
box, it can be taken out and played by hand box construction are, it is said, likely to be
in
a locality and if you do not hold this agen-
whenever desired. The guitarophone, which much surprised.
cy,
or have not seen our instruments, write
is bound to make for itself a big record, will
R. R. Duffin, who started on the road sev-
eral weeks ago, is sending in good reports.
Al the Symphonion factory, Asbury Park,
there is a big staff of men at work on cur-
rent orders.
flutes, Piccolos,
Guitars,
mandolins, Banjos, Zithers
TONK ON TRADE CONDITIONS.
William Tonk, of William Tonk & Bro.,
who has just returned from a Western trip,
Jfnd Gvcry Instrument
partly on business, reports trade conditions
Ctot's musics « •
JOHN C HAYNES & CO., in Chicago as satisfactory. In answer to
'
Importers and Manufacturers,
451 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
questions concerning the New York house
of William Tonk & Bro., he expressed him-

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
us and we will be pleased to take the matter
up with you at once. Put a few Waldos in
stock beside your other goods and watch
results. You will find these instruments sell,
and there will be no shop-worn stock. This
is where your money comes in. Is not the
experiment worth trying? If we were not
satisfied that it would be a paying deal for
you we would not be taking up your time
now with this letter, and a few dollars in-
vested will prove our assertions. You cannot
lose anyhow, and if we are right, you win.
Your best trade will appreciate the Wal-
dos; then if you want a line of goods for
a close second, but considerably cheaper in
price, you need not go elsewhere, as we make
thousands of all grades of instruments and
invite comparison of goods and prices at all
times. If you have our catalogue, send in
your order now; if not, drop us a line and
you will receive it promptly with quotations.
Very truly,
Waldo Manufacturing Co.,
Per G. W. Bostwick, Sec'y.
DEATH OF HENRY GAUTSCHI.
[Special to The Review.]
Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1901.
Henry Gautschi, the well-known dealer in
musical instruments at 1030 Chestnut street,
who was shot by his son-in-law, Jacob Pes-
sendorfer, on the Bethlehem turnpike last
Wednesday, died to-day. Pcssendorfer was
arraigned and held without bail for murder.
Physicians took a great interest in Gautschi's
condition, as a bullet had passed through
his stomach, and the injury seemed almost
exactly like that from which the President
is suffering. In Gautschi's case the physi-
cians and newspapers announced definitely
last Saturday that he would live.
The PIANOTIST Piano Player.
J O H N P H I L I P S O U S A The great bandmaster, says: "The Pianotist is
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really a wonderful invention of great musical merit."
A piano fitted with the PIAVOTIST can be used In
the ordinary manner or as a Self-Player, as desired
no Pneumatics
The Cable Piano Co., of Atlanta, Ga., have
donated the use of a piano to the authorities
of the Blue Ridge and Tallulah Falls Ex-
position, to be held at Tallulah Falls from
Sept. 17th to 20th. A large number of emi-
nent musicians will participate in the con-
certs, which will be a feature of the Expo-
sition, on which occasion the Cable pianos
will be used.
Do Laborious Pumping
Ho Clumsy Cabinet
Price
no electricity
i^==ir
$175
Write for Illustrated Catalogue and Term
Liberal Discount to the Trade.
A D E K M F G . C O . , Warerooms: 503 Fifth Ave., Cor. 42d St.,
NEW YORK,
Factory and Offices: 449-455 West 41st Si.
N. B.—We also manufacture the best Electric Piano Player on the Market for use witt
aay current. Also a perfect "Nickel-in-the-Slot" Self-Playing Piano.
mcrrill Piano
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CONTAINS SPECIAL FEATURES OF
GREAT VALUE, INCLUDING THE
TRANSPOSING KEY-BOARD.
Write for Catalogue and Prices.
FACTORY, LAWRENCE, MASS.
MERRILL PIANO MFG. CO.
Established
1853
Towers above
all others
MANUFACTURER OF
Grand and Upright Piano-forte Actions
Also PIANO-FORTE AND ORGAN KEYS
Keys, Action. Hammers, Brackets and
Nickel Rail, Furnished Complete
131 to 147 Broadway, Cambridgeport,
WISSNER
PIANOS «-«
FACTORIES:
1078 to 1088 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y .
Ma»s.
WISSNER HALL,
538 and 640 Fulton Strttt,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Grand and Upright
Telephone, 876 Brookljra.
BRANCHES:
New York, Newark, Jersey City, Bridgeport, N«w Havao.
c4rt in 'Piano Construction
is clearly evidenced in
Is the Finest and Best
Organ made.
Sold all
over the World on Its
rierlts alone.
No traveling salesmen re-
quired to sell our entire
product.
This extraordinary fact
speaks volumes for the
quality of our instruments.
It's the "Old Reliable miler
Organ " all the time.
Write for Catalogue and Prices
BAY STATE POPULARITY.
The Review has had occasion more than
once to note the steadily-growing popularity
of the "Bay State" string instruments and
other musical products. After a careful
scrutiny of the various instruments bearing
that now world-famed name, "Bay State,"
it is easy to understand why the demand
increases.
The guitars, mandolins and banjos, like
all others turned out of the Haynes factory
at Boston, fail to show, on critical examina-
tion, a single flaw, defect or omission. They
are absolutely perfect in every particular.
Thus it happens that they invariably yield
the maximum of good results in the hands
of competent players.
Plays any Pia.no.
Any one can Play it.
Easily Fitted to any Piano.
Endorsed by Leading Musicians
The Only Player Awarded Medal
at Paris Exposition of 1900. . . .
MILLER ORGAN CO..
LEBANON, P A .
WESSELL PIANOS,
Ilanufactured by
CHAS. A. WESSELL,
222-224 East 37th Street,
NEW YORK.
JEWETT
PIANO*
The
Story <& Clark
They are in advance in point of
tonal effect and case architecture.
STORY & CLARK.
Factories, CHICAGO.
Inventors and Manufacturers in-
terested in patents involving im-
provements in musical instruments,
desiring the services of a Patent
Solicitor, will receive special induce-
ments by sending this advertise-
ment, together with a sketch and
description of the points of novelty
claimed as new, to
JOHN IMIRIE,
Registered Patent Solicitor.
6O5 7th St., N. W.,
Washington, D. C.
PURE WINES
of 1901 surpasses any of its predecessors. Progressive
dealers like them, and expert buyers pronounce them to
contain the best value In the piano world to-day J* **
JEV7ETT PIANO CO.
% J. Woodbury
LEOMINSTER, MASS.
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NEW YORK.
Piano
Nla.mjifa.ctuirers.
Jules Levy, the famous cornet virtuoso,
who is displaying the merits of the Lyon &
Healy Own-make Cornet so effectively, is ...Piano Manufacturers...
and Jobbers of all kinds of
augmenting his old-time reputation as a
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, SHEET MUSIC BOOKS, ETC.
cornet virtuoso.
PORT, SHERRY, ANGELICA,
ORANGE, ZINFANDEL
Our Specialties. Guaranteed Pure and Well
Matured. Superior to any imported.
SOLD TO CONSUMERS ONLY
For circular and price list address
Henry Detmer Music Co.
261 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.
MANAGER
FAIB OAKS RANCH GO.
P. O. Box 7
Lamanda, California.

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