Music Trade Review

Issue: 1902 Vol. 34 N. 20

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A CORNET FACTORY IN MARION?
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A REGINA ANNOUNCEMENT.
for selecting any of the sheets for convey-
ance to operative position in a musical in-
Judgments for the amount of $3,365.07
strument.
for damages and costs were recently entered
The Court in commenting upon this patent
in the United States Circuit Court for New
said:
Jersey in the three suits brought by the
"Shortly stated, the invention of the pat-
Regina Music liox Co. against F. G. Otto
ent No. 561,233 in suit No. 1 consists in a
& Sons, for infringement of the company's
music box, in which a number of note discs
patents for music boxes with interchange-
are stored in a receptacle from which they
able note disks. The validity of these pat-
can ibe automatically taken, placed in opera-
ents had been upheld by the Court in a pre-
tive position to play a tune, to be thereafter
vious decision, and the judgments now en-
automatically put into their respective places
tered are the result of an accounting for the
in the receptacle again," and with approval
damages under that decision.
quoted the language of plaintiff's expert:
The three patents in question are Nos.
"I also understand that Riessner was the
569,233, 596,393 and 621,021. The first of
first to provide means for selecting at will
these patents contains very broad claims for
any one of a series of note discs or sheets
such an instrument in which any number of
in a receptacle, irrespective of its consecu-
note disks may be employed so that the in-
tive order in the series, and auomatically
strument will automatically play any desired
conveying it into operative position to play
tune. This being the first patent in which
the. instrument."
note discs are arranged with such mechanism
It will be seen from the foregoing decis-
to accomplish this, the claims in it are very
ion that the Court has fully sustained the
broad and were sustained by the Court and
claims of the Regiua Music liox Co. that its
found to be infringed by defendants' instru-
patents for the instruments with automati-
ment. The broadest claims of this patent
cally interchangeable note discs cover that
are as follows:
class O'f instruments broadly and give the
1. The combination of musical instrument, company a monopoly in the sale of these in-
separate tune sheets for operating the same struments for the term of the patents there-
and means for conveying said sheets to oper- for. This prevents not only the manufac-
ative position in the musical instruments.
ture, but also the use of such instruments by
2. The combination of a musical instru- purchasers from the manufacturer, without
ment, separate tune sheets for operating the the permission of the Regina Music Box Co.
same, and means for automatically convey- and subjects each purchaser to the statutory
ing said sheets to and from operative posi- liabilities.
tion in the musical instrument.
Heretofore the company has refused any
3. The combination of a musical instru- offers made to it 'by other manufacturers to
ment, separate tune sheets for operating the take licenses under these patents and intends
same, means for automatically conveying to strictly maintain its monopoly in the man-
said sheets to and from operative position ufacture and sale thereof.
in the musical instrument and means for
Oscar Schmidt, 36-50 Ferry street, Jersey
holding the note sheet while in operative
City
Heights, N. ]., is having a big run just
position and for automatically releasing said
now
on several of his noted specialties, the
sheet after the tune has been played thereby.
American Mandolin Harp and the O. S.
4. The combination of a musical instru-
Mandolin being in the lead.
ment separate tune sheets for operating the
same means for automatically convening
I N T O T H E
said sheets to and from operative position in
the musical instrument, and means for auto-
matically engaging and holding the note
AS IT IS GOING BY
sheets while in the operative position and for
automatically releasing said sheet after the
tune has been played thereby.
Or, in other words, work up
5. The combination of a mechanical musi-
to the very best of your oppor-
cal instrument, separate tune sheets for oper-
tunities. Among the desirable
ating the same, means for automatically con-
things "away up" in merit are
veying said sheets to and from operative po-
the goods we are showing, and
sition in the musical instrument, and means
which we want you to ex-
amine. They're all they look
to be—and more. It's simply
following destiny to buy of us
"BAND WAGON"
BAY STATE
Mr. Meredith Inventor of an Improved Cornet
Looking for a Location to Manufacture These
Instruments.
"Still another company wants to locate in
this city. Z. A. Meredith, who is in this
city," says the Marion, O., Mirror, "visit-
ing relatives wants to locate a cornet factory
in Marion. Mr. Meredith has succeeded in
inventing a cornet embodying the following
qualities, for which all cornet players have
wished but never found combined in any one
instrument. The cornet invented by him con-
tains a wind passage with no short turns,
no obstructions in the passage through the
valves. Smaller valves with higher and short-
er action and convenient systematical model.
The new system of wind passage gives great-
er volume and pure tone and is much easier
to blow. The tones produced by any com-
bination of valves are all equal and in exact
time, which is not the case with other sys-
tems. Mr. Meredith has recently been to
Now York, where the best soloists were very
enthusiastic about the great improvement in
the cornet. He exhibited to a representative
of the Mirror an order for twenty-five cor-
nets with the new invention which he re-
ceived from dealers in that city. Mr. Mere-
dith is a practical mechanic and a cornet solo-
ist of considerable reputation, therefore he
is thoroughly competent to judge the value
of his invention. He has not fully decided
where he will locate his factory for the man-
ufacture of cornets. Besides Marion he is
considering several places. He has received
good propositions from Mt. Gilead and Elk-
hart, Incl. He thinks well of the Mt. Gilead
offer and if he can do no better here it is
possible that he will locate at that place.
After the factory is in operation it will em-
ploy from 200 to 300 men, which would
make it a good addition to this city."
H. S. GORDON'S LINE.
Hamilton S. Gordon's musical merchan-
dise department, 139 Fifth avenue, is now
one of the most completely stocked establish-
ments in its line, in the United States. It
includes a number of new importations as
well as the Gordon specialties in string and
other instruments. Prompt service, reliable
supplies and reasonable prices have com-
bined to make this department unusually
successful.
Latest reports concerning the Phonoharp
Co.'s products show that the Columbia Zith-
er is forging its way ahead both in this coun-
try and in Europe. This is the direct re-
sult of well-directed enterprise on the part
of the firm members.
DID YOU START 2 2 RIGHT?
IF YOU HAVEN'T
OUR CATALOG
WR ITE FOR I T
Guitars, Mandolins,
Banjos, Zithers, Flutes.
26 Highest Awards. 3 Gold Medals.
John C. Haynes&Co.
I M P O R T E R S
A N D J O B B E R S
BOSTON
MUSICAL
MERCHANDISE
O
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Company, - Saginaw, Michigan.
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THE MUSIC TRKDE
"FLUTES AND FLUTISTS."
P IA N O T I S T
PIANO PLAYER
the Only Player awarded a mtdai
at Paris exposition.
PL A YS ANY PIANO.
ANYONE CAN PL A Y IT.
-
EASILY ADJUSTED TO ANY PIANO
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA says : "It is a wonderful instrument of great musical merit."
riARK HAHBOURG writes: "It is superior to any other Piano Player."
ERNEST SCHELLINQ (favorite pupil of Paderewskl) says: "It is far more artistic than
any other such device."
And a host of other Eminent Musicians unequivocally endorse it.
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY: Does not interfere with use
of piano in ordinary manner. No clumsy cabinet. No
laborious pumping. No pneumatics to get out of order.
It Is the ONLY player that operates perfectly either by FOOT TREADLE, ELECTRIC
CITY (any current), WATER JIOTOR, or a combination of any two. Our "NICKEL"
IN-THE-SLOT" device is the only perfect and reliable one on the market. It if so
simple that it Is impossible for it to get out of order.
LIVE DEALERS should lose no time in writing for
Art Catalogue B, and best discounts.
ADEK M'F'G COMPANY,
E. D. ACKERMAN, » « £ R . L MANAGER
Factory and Offices : 449 455 West 41st St.
Warerooms: 123 Fifth Avenue, nr. 19lh St., NEW YORK
"Flutes and Flutists" is the title of an at-
tractive booklet issued by John C. Haynes
& Co., Boston, regarding one of their most
important specialties. The history of the
Boehm flutes is embodied in the introduction.
It is pointed out that the flute and piccolo
department of the Bay State factory is
thoroughly equipped with the most modern
machinery and appliances, much of which
has been invented and designed especially for
the making of "Bay State" flutes.
Several pages of the booklet contain letters
of congratulation from eminent flutists.
CONTAINS SPECIAL FEATURES OF
One of the strongest is that from Frank W.
GREAT VALUE, INCLUDING THE
TRANSPOSING KEY-BOARD.
Wadsworth, flute soloist of Sousa's fam-
Write for Catalogue and Price*,
ous band. In referring to the special char-
FACTORY, LAWRENCE, MASS.
acteristics of the "Bay State" flute, Mr.
MERRILL PIANO MFG. CO.
Wadsworth says:—
First.—The tone is pure and Vnusical, rich
in power, and delicate in the most extreme
The Largest Value for the Dealers.
pianissimo.
Make a note now to write for Cata-
Second.—In intonation your flute is abso-
logue and Particulars. You should not
lutely perfect, and allows of the utmost
overlook the Edna Line. .' •' •' .'
exactness when used in the orchestra.
Factory, MONROEVILLE, OHIO
Third.—The most delicate piano is attain- EDNA ORGAN & PIANO CO.,
able without effort.
Fourth.—The adjustment of the keys and
springs is so exact that the fingers do not
find any force to overcome in the most rapid
WORLD-RENOWNED PIANO-FORTE ACTION
passages. This is a marked advantage, and
one seldom found on flutes of other first-
EDOUARD ROUVET, 50LE AGENT FOR UNITED STATES Al\D CANADA
class makers.
In workmanship, your flute is a triumph
PARIS FACTORY,
NEW YORK FACTORY,
of skill and knowledge, and leaves nothing
16 Rue de TEvangile.
88 Lincoln Avenue
further to be desired.
I feel certain that the days of importing
flutes are past, and that we have no maker
"in this country to compete with you.
* Pm $175
Cbe
Merrill Piano
EDNA ORGANS
THE
BURDETT PIANOS
SCHWANDER
J. HERRBURGER
The Big Piano Cover House,
KAFFENBERGER & CANTOR, manufacturers and Importers,
WHAT CREDIT IS BASED ON.
Many young men, beginning a business
career for themselves, make the mistake of
supposing that financial credit is based wholly
upon property or capital. They do not un-
derstand that character and reliability, com-
bined with aptitude for one's business, and a
disposition to work hard, are far more im-
portant assets to have than millions of dol-
lars. The young fellow who begins by sweep-
ing out the store, and who finally becomes a
clerk, manager or superintendent by his en-
ergy and reliability of character, does not
usually find it difficult to secure credit to start
in business for himself. On the other hand,
jobbing houses are not inclined to advance
credit to the man who, though he may inherit
a fortune, has shown no capacity for business,
and is of doubtful character.
The young men who start for themselves,
on a small scale, are more energetic, work
harder, are more alert, are quicker to appre-
ciate the chances of the market, and are more
polite and willing than those with large capi-
ital.
The credit men in jobbing houses are very
quick, as a rule, to see the success qualities in
prospective buyers, and seldom make a mis-
take in their estimate of what credit it is safe
to extend.—O. S. Marden in May Success.
The Symphonion Music Box Co.'s "New
Century Music Box," is meeting with a very
favorable reception.
103 Fifth Ave., New York
GOODS SENT
ON SELECTION
A child on a giant's shoulders sees further than the giant
Send for Catalogue
The first Piano Player made proved merely that it was
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possible to produce a mechanism that would play
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Catalogues with large photographic engravings and
full detailed specifications sent free to any address.
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exchange for a bicyrle. Write today for free catalogue and our special otter.
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Manufacturer and
Dealer in
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No J18 AVENUE D, Bet. 8th & 9th Sts*
NEW YORK.
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of a It I P A N S Tabule.
For sale by
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for an ordinary occasion. The family bot-
tle, 00 cents, contains a supply for a year.

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