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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 12

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same vein. All agreed that the columns of The FAILURE TO APPEAR NULLIFIES PROTEST
Music Trade Review will be the proper place
(Special to Tne Review.)
for discussing the subject at length. Let us hear
Washington, D. C, March 20, 1905.
from cultured Boston, phlegmatic Philadelphia,
Evidently the Board of General Appraisers are
hustling Chicago and New York.
not to be trifled with too long, as a case in which
Manager W. E. Henry, of the Columbia inter-
the Talking Machine Co., of Chicago, was pro-
ests, stated that he was very much gratified
testant was decided against them for dila-
TALKING OF ORGANIZATION
with the present condition of the trade. "We did
tory practice. The matter was taken up and
40 per cent, more business in the twenty-four
In Pittsburg—Conditions Healthy and the Out-
decided February 27, Judge Fischer writing the
business days in February, than we did in any
following opinion:
look for the Talking Machine Business
one previous moiuh excepting December last."
Good—Dealers' Views Invited.
"The question herein raised has been passed
Theo. F. Bentel, of the Edison and Victor com-
upon adversely to the contention of the import-
panies, said: "Although we have been more or
(Special to The Review.)
ers in several decisions of the board, and the
less torn up during February, preparing to re-
Pittsburg, Pa., March 17, 1905.
testimony in the present cases leads us to no
The conditions covering the talking machine move to our new store, our business has never- 1 different conclusion. At the [ ist hearing on the
theless
shown
a
very
gratifying
(and
satisfying)
trade in the Pittsburg district are all favorable
cases thirty days were allowed to complete the
to the continuance of the big business which all increase." Mr. Bentel has recently returned from testimony, and as the protests are about to be
a
trip
to
the
realms
of
Kaiser
Wilhelm,
and
is
dealers have been enjoying since the holidays.
decided in default of this additional testimony,
Those pessimists who feared that the talking brimful of energy for extending the business in importers' counsel not having since appeared, we
machine was more or less of a fad and would die his handsome new store.
append hereto the history of the protests since
Manager William Smhh, of the talking ma- they were filed, viz.: Docketed for hearing
out, have been relegated to the "woods." The
consensus of opinion of the dealers in the Pitts- chine department of the S. Hamilton Co., has in- October 29, 1903, and continued at the request of
burg district—and there are none brighter or troduced many new ideas into his department. the importers; docketed for hearing at Chicago,
His display of disk records is especially unique November 12, 1903, some testimony taken and
more progressive anywhere—is that instead of
and attractive. "It pays," he said; "our business continued at request of importers; called at Chi-
declining, the trade is as yet in its infancy.
cago, June 13, 1904, set for hearing October 5,
This is eminently as it should be. A man who was "never better."
The Commercial Graphophone is extending its 1904; continued on last-named date at request of
does not believe in any line of goods which he
importers; November 15, 1904, again continued
is handling is sure to be a "dead one" for that field rapidly. J. W. Binder, who has charge of
particular line. Consequently, a dealer who sees this branch of the Columbia Co.'s business in the at request of importers; December 20, 1904,
his sales of talking machines increasing from Pittsburg division, states that his February thirty days allowed to 'complete testimony in
week to week cannot help but become enthused. sales were larger than those of any previous New York.' As has been stated, the importers
month since the department was organized.
did not appear on the date fixed in accordance
This accomplished, the rest is easy.
The Theo. Bentel Co. have just taken posses- with the stipulation mentioned, and there is
In talking with a number of big dealers in
this city a sentiment was discovered in the direc- sion of their new quarters at 63 Liberty street. nothing in the evidence previously offered to
tion of a dealers' organization of a protective Their first floor will be 16x90 feet devoted en- warrant any disturbance of the decisions of the
nature. One of them, H. P. Keely, said, speaking tirely to the retail department, showing every- collector, which are hereby affirmed, the protests
of such an organization:, "this, it seems to me, thing in talking machines and supplies. More being overruled."
is about the greatest need of the trade at this than 20,000 to 30,000 Edison records and be-
time. Such an organization covering the entire tween 25,000 and 35,000 Victor records embrac-
RECORD OF INAUGURATION SPEECH.
country, if possible, should aim to prevent irre- ing every kind up to grand opera are carried.
In
their
wholesale
department
they
will
have
a
Efforts are being made to have President
sponsible dealers from getting into the business;
should get concessions from the manufacturers, space covering about seventy-five thousand Roosevelt repeat his inaugural address in a talk-
and should aim to foster greater intelligence in square feet. I t will be conducted separately ing machine for the purpose of preserving it in
the Department of State or some other public
the display and sale of talking machines gen- from the retail. This gives an excellent idea of
the immensity of the business conducted by this institution, so that the people in future ages may
erally. It will come, I firmly believe."
institution.
listen to the voice of the President.
Other dealers, interviewed, spoke in much the
without the necessity of constant study or prac-
tice. It is not to be supposed that this point will
be overlooked, and it is beyond question one
which will have a potent influence on the future
of the talking machine.—Columbia Record.
c?
You are in business for a profit.
You recommend goods to your customer as good.
If the goods* should not happen to be good
Your friend has had enough of you.
You state to him the article is worth the price,
He finds out later that he can buy elsewhere cheaper.
You lose another friend.
If you are selling him a Talk-O-Phone,
Then it is different.
You will not have these matters to deal with.
The machine is honest throughout.
The price tends to show that other machines are too high.
You want the respect of your customers.
You can get it and keep it by selling Talk-O-Phones.
We are always at home for your inquiries and orders.
The Talk-O-Phoi\e Company
TOLEDO, OHIO
CHICAGO
SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK
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In the World of Music Publishing
PRICE CUTTINQ DISTURBANCE.
Some of the Tomahawks Aroused—Prices
Slashed—Some Close Large Deals—Condi-
tions Satisfying.
Heavy mails mark the opening of every busi-
ness day, and sales are creeping toward the high
marks. During the past week several publish-
ers have closed deals that were eminently satis-
factory, indicating that jobbers and dealers are
moving their stock quickly, resulting in repeat
orders of a size to make glad the hearts of the
respective recipients. The "good lookers" are
evidently coming up to the expectations of their
sponsors, and many considered fair sellers are
entering the still more prosperous class. In fact,
there is scarcely a publication of merit but what
is making a record for itself. The hits before
the public are many, but no one as yet showing
running qualities greatly superior to others in
the same grade; the "field" is large and the race
of comparatively uniform evenness. Briefly,
trade in all branches of the business—publish-
ing, jobbing and retailing, high, medium and
popular—is extremely satisfactory, with a larger
volume to the credit of the West, where it has
developed since the first of the year, though no
special complaint is heard from any other sec-
tion.
In the metropolitan district the department
store price-cutting disturbance has again reached
an acute stage, only one of a number so familiar
and harrassing to the regular dealer. For a
while it seemed as if this particular source of
trouble was adjusting itself more in keeping with
the tenets of fair dealing; but the so-called agree-
ment or understanding was so frail that the
slightest iar overturned the reported entente
^TRUMENTALTSUCCESSES
Published for piano solo, orchestra, band, violin and
all combinations of mandolins, guitars and banjos.
Evangellne Caprice—The Maestro March—Flower of
Mexico, Intermezzo—Belle of the Highlands—American
Gulid March.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
2 3 EAST 20TH ST.
NEW YORK
CITY
THE BIG SENSATIONAL SELLING
SONG HIT OF 1905,
"EASY
STREET"
Kisses,
A Bit O' Blarney,
II Mormon Coon,
Also
Love in a Phonograph,
Georgia,
A House to Rent.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
N E W YORK
cordiale. The tomahawks are out again, and the
department store buyer is once again in his ele-
ment of sacrificing and slashing prices in his
sheet music section to make a bargain day for
his corset and underwear offerings. The dry
goods stores do not care a rap, but dealers and
jobbers must bear the brunt of this sacrificial
procedure. The loss to them is total, while with
the "challenge," or "anniversary" or any other
old fake sale announcement, the department store
attracts customers at the expense of the entire
ballad, and there are opportunities for a clever
singer to gain new laurels through its rendition.
Jefferson de Angelis, in the comic opera "Fan-
tana," sings it in his most inimitable manner,
and his audiences call for additional verses every
evening. Lee Harrison, Lew Dockstader, Eddie
Foy, Nat Wills and other vocalists have also
placed it on their repertoires. One of the latest
singers to give "Tammany" a rousing send-off
and who, as might naturally be inferred, is ren-
dering it with true life and spirit, is Maggie
Cline, known throughout the country as one of
the greatest headliners on the vaudeville stage.
Messrs. Bryan and Edwards also wrote that
celebrated song "He's Me Pal." As a composer
of popular song successes Mr. Edwards stands in
the first rank, as the four following will testify,
he having written the music to each: "Good-
Bye, Little Girl, Good-Bye," ' T h e Girl Who Cares
for Me," "Little Miss No One From Nowhere"
and "Mumm's the Word."
HARRIS' NEW QUARTERS IN CHICAGO.
The entire second floor of the remodeled Grand
Opera House, on Randolph street, Chicago, is be-
ing fitted up, redecorated and sumptuously fur-
nished as the new quarters for the branch house
of Chas. K. Harris, and which will be removed
from the Ogden building. Nine rooms make up
the suite. Joe M. Harris, the manager, will oc-
cupy a handsome private office, three music
GUS EDWARDS.
trade of legitimate or recognized music dealers. studios will be provided, also separate reception
But this is so old a story that its mere mention rooms for ladies and gentlemen having business
suffices to arouse the bitterness of feeling which to transact with the house. A number of promi-
is justified by the injury inflicted. This species nent managers and booking agents will also have
of competition is playing the mischief, not only desks and make it their headquarters. At least
with trade within several hundred miles of New $2,000 will be expended for Turkish rugs, luxuri-
York, but practically everywhere. It is certainly ous furniture and elegant fittings. A much larger
up to the publishers to do more than discuss this stock will be carried and the office force will also
be greatly augmented.
question in an academic spirit.
"The Isle of Bong Bong," which had its suc-
cessful initial performance in Chicago last week,
A RECORD-BREAKING SONG.
has been secured by Fred C. Whitney for its New
A song that is attracting wide attention is York production at the Majestic Theatre in Sep-
"Tammany," by Vincent Bryan and Gus Edwards. tember. The title was changed at the suggestion
It may be said to have become famous in a of Mr. Whitney, who believes "Isle" a good word
night, and such a great demand it is constantly to conjure with.
Another Harris production to have its premiere
receiving that the publishers, M. Witmark &
Sons, have made special arrangements to have is "Around Chicago," book by Frederick Rankin,
extra editions issued without delay. Some idea music by A. Baldwin Sloane, which will be heard
may be had of its popularity when i t is stated in Chicago May 25, at McVickar's Theatre.
it is no uncommon occurrence for the vocalists
who are singing "Tammany" to receive as many
SONGS POPULAR IN AULD LANG SYNE.
as eight or nine encores at every performance.
Old songs that were popular years ago were
The music is unusually catchy, and is in Mr. Ed-
wards' best vein, while the words possess origin- sung at the last meeting of the Plastic Club, Phil-
ality and brightness. "Tammany" is a song that adelphia, Pa. Miss Jane Campbell gave a talk on
is both witty and wise, possessing a comical ele- "Song of My Girlhood," and her address made
ment that is up-to-date and fresh. It may appro- the recollections all the more vivid. Some of the
priately be termed a topical song or a novelty songs of which she told were in greatest favor
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
ZEL-ZEL
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
PETER PIPER MARCH
EGYPT
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
PEGGY BRADY
LADY TEAZLE
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
I
I
Published b y
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
CHICAGO
ISLE OF SPICE
SAMBO GIRL
MAMA'S PAPA
34 East 21st S U New York
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
POPULAR SONG
HITS
" Lights of Home," "Just a Picture of You," "My Sun-
burnt Lily," "They All Spoke Well of You," by the
noted writers, Al. Trahern and Lee Orean Smith.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
23 East 20th Street
New York City
The Songs GOOD-BYE, LITTLE GIRL, GOOD-BYE
LISTEN TO THE BIG BRASS BAND
PRETTIEST GAL IN BORNEO
YOU'RE THE FLOWER OF MY HEART, SWEET ADELINE
GOOD-NIGHT, BELOVED, GOOD-NIGHT
BECAUSE YOU WERE AN OLD SWEETHEART OF MINE
HAPPY JAPPY SOLDIER MAN
RESIGNATION
TAMMANY
ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR
THE GIRL WHO CARES FOR ME
THERE'S NOTHING NEW TO SAY
Cobb and Edwards
Dave Reed, J r .
McPherson and Ball
Gerard and Armstrong
Fay and Oliver
Jacobs and Robinson
West and Bratton
Caro Roma
Bryan and Edwards
Heelan and Brachman
Cobb and Edwards
Luther and Robyn
M. WITMARK & SONS
N E W YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON

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