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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 7

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THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
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In the World o / Music Publishing
BUSINESS IN GOOD SWING
DECISION OF GREAT INTEREST
piece, the accompaniment by the strings being
very effective, while 'Sunbeam,' a whistleable
tune that the orchestra played over and over as
With the Publishers of Music, but the Cut- Is That Handed Down by the French Courts Re-
lating to Royalties on Music Used on Talk-
the audience dispersed, is probably the air that
price Question Is Again to the Front—De-
ing Machines.
will have the greatest popularity."
mand for Good Sellers—Situation Analyzed.
Special praise is given to Henry D. Gardner
Publishers will be greatly interested in the de- by all the papers for his clever personation of
If publishers have no troubles of their own
now, for business is in pretty good swing, the cision of a high French court, delivered in Paris Dolly Dashington, the principal young lady of
last week, in which talking machines, and all the opera, and his singing of "Dolce Far Niente"
everlasting topic of cut prices is trotted out, and
expatiated upon in extenso. Perhaps the com- phonographic devices are placed on the plane was most artistic and finished. The opening
plainant may be one of the guilty ones himself, with orchestras regarding the use of copyrighted
but of that never a word. Jobbers in close rela- music. In other words its reproduction without
tions with publishers occasionally tell tales out the payment of royalty is absolutely prohibited
of school, and then only when they may be get- by this decree. The case involving the issue has
ting the short end of a deal. At any rate, there been pending for nearly two years, and was in-
is solid comfort in the undisputed fact that busi- stituted as a test by the Paris Society of Music
Publishers a t the instance of a party in the
ness is going along quite to the satisfaction of
the trade at large, with the price question al- talking machine business who agreed to pay all
the expenses of the litigation, providing the pub-
ways a moot matter.
It is admitted that reputable houses with the lishers accorded him certain exclusive privileges
goods have no difficulty in maintaining their fig- in connection with their music when used on
ures with all branches of the trade. The eager- talking machines.
French record makers and representatives of
ness to realize on the part of concerns with lim-
foreign firms are reported as in state of con-
ited, if any visible capital at all, will probably
remain a disturbing factor until the crack of sternation over the decision, and predict the
\VM. T.OItAINK.
doom, and argument and suggestions as to what ruination of their respective businesses unless
overture and the finales to the three acts are
the law is either repealed or the strictures of
might, could or should be done is the waste of
so much energy when this class of publishers, the court's order are mitigated in some fashion. given extended criticisms., nearly every writer
their methods and ways, are under discussion. The French law differs materially from the Fed- commending Mr. Loraine in the highest terms
If by any fortuitous chain of circumstances they eral statute, being more specific and direct in for his musicianly methods and stamping his
reach the sunny side of easy street their prices its provisions concerning the use and reproduc- work as a gem of ihe purest waters. The entire
musical score, instrumental number and songs
will adjust themselves in short order; but. as tion of copyright music.
of
"The Filibuster" are published by M. Wit-
The
details
of
the
above
decision
and
the
views
long as they tarry in queer lane it is every man
of a prominent attorney relative thereto are re- jnark & Sons.
for himself and the devil take the hindmost.
The demand from dealers for the good sellers ported at length in The Review's special depart-
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
covers a wide field, and one is astonished in scan- ment elsewhere dealing with talking machine
ning an average order what a variety of goods affairs.
Rumors of a suit between two publishing
it covers—from grave to gay, from merry to se-
houses involving the settlement of a royalty ac-
"THE FILIBUSTER."
vere. Publishers of all grades, as well as the
count is gossiped a great deal about by the
jobbing contingent, are therefore hopeful that
"rank outsiders" who are always eager to en-
The
initial
performance
of
"The
Filibuster,"
a
in retailing more modern and progressive meth-
courage a pcrap of this kind. It appears the
ods are being adopted in the exploiting and sale comic opera satire, by John P. Wilson and Will-
iam Loraine, was given on February 6, at the complainant was employed as a salaried writer
of music of every description. They believe such
by the alleged defendant, and in a period of two
is the case, however, and where a live up-to-date Tremont Theatre, Boston, those taking part be-
years turned in sixty odd MSS. They were all
ing
members
of
the
Bank
Officers'
Association
of
dealer is found displaying more than ordinary
that city. The production was under the super- promoted rigorously and out of the lot but one
energy and versatility in marketing his line,
vision of George A. Kingsbury and Samuel E. can be classed as a good seller; the remainder
there is no hesitancy in encouraging his efforts
Rork, who spared no expense and time to make more or less on the junk order. Now, it is said,
and extending material assistance and aid.
it
a great success. George Lowell Tracy directed a demand will be made for "royalties." If the
Of current trade a thoroughly informed gen-
the
orchestra, while James Francis acted as case should come to trial some of the speculative
tleman spoke as follows to The Review: "As to
stage
manager. The house was filled to its ut- risks of the publishing business will be revealed.
business it is fair, possibly good, and perhaps up
most
capacity
by an audience that represented
to the mark for the time of year. Collections are
the
best
element
of Boston's society, and the Anna Held said goodby to her fellow players
very satisfactory, and dealers and jobbers are
newspapers gave unstinted praise to all who at the Weber Music Hall at the conclusion of
paying promptly as could be expected. We would
took part. The Transcript says: "The produc- last Saturday night's performance of "Higgledy-
not have it otherwise. The dealers are all right,
tion was one of the finest that has been seen Piggledy," and will enjoy a few days' rest before
but we cannot say so much for the entire pub-
here
for many a day. The song, 'The Filibuster,' beginning rehearsals of "Papa's Duchess," in
lishing fraternity. There are honorable excep-
tions, of course; but it seems to us that some has a rousing chorus that carried the house by which she will star the remainder of this sea-
storm. The 'Revolutionary Song' was repeated son. Monday Trixie Friganzi made her first ap-
sort of a clearing house should be established
until
both principal and chorus were tired. pearance in the role formerly played by the de-
to promulgate a business code that should be
'Dolce Far Niente' is one of the gems of the parted Anna, and her singing at least was a vast
broad and elastic enough to deal with many of
the trade's natural idiosyncracies, but at the
same time so rigid as to place beyond the pale
Tlie Latest Musical Production Success
the fly-by-nights and light-waisted concerns who
have no more license to be publishers than—
than—well, a term more forcible than elegant
might be used, but we will refrain from express-
By GLEN MACDONOUQH and VICTOR HERBERT.
ing our honest convictions. Suffice it a wave of
reform of the most drastic kind is badly needed,
MUSICAL NUMBERS
or possibly a pitchfork would be more to the
Beatrice Barefacts
50
Absinthe Frappe
50
point, and we would like to wield it in tossing
I Brought Them Home to M o t h e r . . . 50
The Matinee Maid
50
just a few so-called publishers over the fence so
The Coon Banshee
A Knot of Blue
.50
50
hard they would be down and out forever. More
The Jack 0'Lantern Girl
50
the next time you are around."
"IT HAPPENED IN NORDLAND"
The Gotham, Publishing Co. is the latest addi-
tion to the list of New York publishers, and are
located at 39 West 28th street, S. Trobauer is
the manager and William M. Cook, who wrote
"The Southerners," and at one time—brief at
that—connected with the Cook Music Publish-
ing Co., is on the writing staff.
Selection
March
1 00
I
50
I
Al Fresco-Intermezzo
Waltzes
Lanciers
75
50
50
rVf. WITMARK & S O N S
NEW
YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON

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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
improvement over her predecessor, who mangled
some of the songs frightfully.
A man arrested in one of the department
stores, charged with stealing a bottle of furni-
ture oil was asked what his defence was. He
explained promptly that he thought the oil was
free and produced a card, evidently one from the
sheet music counter. It said: "Take this home
and try it on your piano."
The suit which Chas. K. Harris instituted
against Raymond Hubbell and M. Witmark &
Sons to restrain the latter from publishing the
music of "Fantana" has been dropped and Hub-
bell has assigned the royalties accruing from the
musical play to Mr. Harris. It appears Hubbell
was brought to New York under an exclusive
contract with Publisher Harris. Subsequently
Hubbell was induced to sign with M. Witmark &
Sons for the publication of "Fantana," which
was written to the book and lyrics of Robert B.
Smith and Sam S. Shubert. Mr. Harris sued
for an injunction to restrain the Witmarks from
publishing the music, contending that he had
a prior contract with Mr. Hubbell covering a
term of yeais. The injunction was denied, the
court contending that as Harris had no contract
with Smith or Shubert innocent parties would
suffer. Mr. Harris then sued to recover posses-
sion of the "Fantana" music or the royalty on
the same, whereupon, Hubbell, realizing that per-
sistent and expensive litigation covering a long
term was in sight, surrendered and assigned all
right, title and interest in the "Fantana" music
to Chas. K. Harris. Mr. Hubbell further turned
over to Mr. Harris a number of manuscripts for
a future production and admitted unreservedly
his agreement to place all his compositions with
the said concern for the term of the contract,
Al Trahern, who disposed of his catalogue to
the C. L. Partee Music Co., has retired from the
publishing business, going south this week for a
protracted tour to recruit his health. He had
been ill in the hospital for nearly two months,
and was advised to seek a less rigorous climate,
hence the trip. Mr. Trahern's fixtures were
sold to P. J. Howley, who thus regains office be-
longings that he used for years in the old firm,
and which he declares will remain in his pos-
session forevermore. Fred J. Hamill, Chicago,
who recently disposed of his catalogue to Mr
Howley, has also ceased to figure as a publisher.
INSTRUMENTAL SUCCESSES
Published for piano solo, orchestra, band, violin and
all combinations of mandolins, guitars and banjos.
Evangeline Caprice—The Maestro March—Flower of
Mexico, Intermezzo—Belle of the Highlands—American
Guild March.
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
23 EAST 20TH ST.
NEW YORK CITY
SIX SUCCESSFUL SOLITAIRES
By Authors of Note and Repute
Kisses,
Love in a Phonograph,
A Bit 0' Blarney, Georgie,
A Mormon Goon, A House to Rent.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
FALL IN LINE
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
FISHING
EGYPT
PLAIN MAMIE O'HOOLEY
PEGGY BRADY
TWO ROSES
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
j
I
ISLE OF SPICE
SAMBO GIRL
JEWEL OF ASIA
Published by
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
34 East 21st S t , New York
CHICAGO
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
and will hereafter make New York his headquar-
ters.
rid days and nights of midsummer. Delving
somewhat into statistics (which are not uninter-
esting), the Proctor stock company in Harlem
The fire last Saturday that practically put the has given 2,784 consecutive performances, and
Casino, New York, out of business for the re- has utilized about 212 different plays up to date.
mainder of the season, has been the scene of So far as modern theatrical history goes, this ap-
many musical comedy triumphs; also just a few pears to be the record for stock company achieve-
"frosts." But a Casino success has been the ments, in the popular price class of amusement
dream and ambition of all comic opera compos- resorts; at all events, it must be accepted as a
ers when a "Broadway production" is spoken of. fact, that an enterprise enjoying the longevity
As the famous theatre is to be rebuilt immedi- of 2,784 performances must, of necessity, have
ately—that is the interior, which was the only pretty nearly arrived at its best in the way of
portion destroyed—music writers can still dwell furnishing entertainment to its patrons, and to
upon the days to come when perhaps some stroke give the stock company, which so creditably
of genius, good fortune or possibly just bull- bears aloft the Proctor standard in Harlem, its
head luck will land each and every one of them due, that organization is certainly at its best
at the goal of their desires. In this connection to-day. A number of notable productions are
it may be said that Lillian Russell and her com- scheduled for presentation during the next few
pany, who have been playing "Lady Teazle" at months at this as well as at other Proctor the-
the Casino, rested this week, preparatory to com- atres.
mencing a road tour on February 20. A re-
newal of "Florodora" was to have followed
"Lady Teazle," but the fire will necessitate a
change of plan for this production.
The trade will find the C. L. Partee Music Co.,
23 East 20th street, fully prepared to meet every
demand for instruction books of every descrip-
tion for small instruments. For instance, Clar-
ence L. Partee's "Practical Hints on Modern
Mandolin Playing," "Practical Hints on Modern
Banjo Playing," "Practical Hints on Modern
Guitar Playing," are said to be the only works
of the kind published. Each book contains prac-
tical explanations of all the essential technical
details of playing, presented in several chapters
of solid reading matter. These books are claimed
as invaluable and indispensable to the amateur,
student or artist; containing as they do, a quan-
tity of most valuable information that cannot be
found in any other works.
Roma Snyder, a Brooklyn, N. Y., girl, has
been engaged by the Shuberts to play Elsie
Sturtevant in "Fantana," at the Lyric, New
York. She was called on recently at two hours'
notice to play a part in the comedy, and sang so
well that Sam Shubert engaged her on the spot.
Klaw & Erlanger have made a contract with
John J. McNally to write the musical play in
which Joseph Cawthorne will open his starring
tour here next season. It will be called "In Tam-
many Hall." The lyrics will be written by Will-
iam Jerome and the music by Jean Schwartz.
Daniel V. Arthur signed contracts Friday last
A POPULAR SINGER.
for a new musical comedy by Edwin Milton
Of the popularity as a singer of Clarice Vance
Royle and George V. Hobart, in which Marie Ca-
hill will star next season. Miss Cahill is Ar- (now Clarice Vance Gumble), there is no ques-
tion. Her repertoire is extensive, but she is now
thur's wife.
featuring and giving prestige to the publications
of Jerome H. Remick & Co., especially "Farewell,
MARRIAGE OF FRED E. BELCHER.
Mr. Abner Hemingway" and "Back, Back, Back
The marriage of Fred E. Belcher, manager of to Baltimore."
the "Big Firm's" New York house, to Miss Hen-
riette B. Blanke, the well-known music writer,
TWO STERN SONGS OF PROMISE.
on the staff of the Whitney-Warner Co., was sol-
Jos. W. Stern & Co. were amply represented in
emnized Thursday at Detroit in the Russell
House. It was a brilliant affair and the happy the musical numbers presented in "The Athletic
couple were not only warmly congratulated by Girl" production at the opening of Thompson &
the guests, but good wishes were received by Dundy's Colonial Music Hall, New York City,
wire from all parts of the country. The pres- February 8. They are the publishers of two hits
ents were numerous and handsome. Among of the evening, entitled "I Guess I'm Getting
those who attended the wedding from New York Seasick" and "There's Only One Little Old New
were Jerome and Schwartz, Charles M. Daniels, York." The music of both numbers was com-
Williams and Van Alystine, the writers of posed especially for the production by Jean
"Navajo"; Moses Edwin Gumble and wife Schwartz and the lyrics are by George V. Ho-
(Clarice Vance), James O'Dea and Miss Maude bart.
Rosa Lee Tyler is making a hit with Alfred
Nugent. Mrs. and Mrs. Belcher, on their arrival
in the metropolis, will be presented with an ele- Solman's tuneful waltz song "Turn Those Eyes
gant testimonial of their esteem by the entire Away." Her rendition of the song was rewarded
by numerous encores at Keith's Union Square
office and writing staff of the firm.
Theatre, and she is repeating her success at all
the other house? on the Keith circuit.
PROSPERITY WITH PROCTOR.
The Gillette. Sisters, who present a clever
It is almost five years since F. F. Proctor ex- black-face singing and dancing act, were one of
tended his amusement enterprises in New York the features at the American Theatre Sunday
City, and added the 125th Street Theatre to his night concert, January 29. They were recalled
already popular and prosperous circuit. To be by the audience six times after rendering a clever
quite exact, Proctor's 125th Street Theatre has coon song, entitled "Shame On You." A unique
been running 232 consecutive weeks without hav- feature of the act was Harry Israel's accom-
ing the doors closed once, even during the tor- paniment in "ragged rag-time" on a piano.

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