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SAYS BASS NOTE WAS STOLEN
New York Music Publisher Asks $1,000,000 Damages,
Alleging Piracy of Single Note in Song.
Trial of the action instituted last spring by Fred
Fisher, music publisher, to restrain further singing of
the song, "Ka-lu-a" in the musical comedy, "Good
Morning, Dearie," was begun last week before Fed-
eral Judge Knox, in New York City. The defendants
are Charles Dillingham, the T. B. Harms Company,
Jerome Kern, Ann Caldwell and Edward Joyce.
It was alleged that a recurrent bass note in the
song "Dardanella" had been pirated and used in
"Ka-lu-a." The defendants contended the notes in
question were taken from works of musical masters
more or less ancient. While Mr. Fisher, the only
witness of the day, was testifying, musicians who will
later testify were practicing the disputed notes in an
adjoining room. Claims for damages amount to
about $1,000,000.
SONG WORKER CELEBRATES
Harry Von Tilzer Commemorates 31st Anniversary
by Moving Into Larger Quarters.
Harry Von Tilzer, president of the Harry Von
Tilzer Music Publishing Company, Inc., New York,
this week will celebrate his thirty-first anniversary
as a song-writer, by moving his firm into larger quar-
ters at 1587 Broadway, where the third floor is
occupied.
Harry Von Tilzer is known as the dean of Ameri-
can song writers. He is the only living writer who
has consistently written songs for a period of thirty
years, and his successes include hits that still live
today. Thirty-two of these have just been incor-
porated in a collection published in book form that
is said to be selling like the proverbial hotcakes. Each
number has sold from one-half million to one and a
half million copies, and is still selling today.
The plug songs of the Von Tilzer firm are "Dear
Old Lady," "School Time," and Sophie Tucker's sen-
sational song hit, "The Little Wooden Whistle
Wouldn't Whistle." The "Dear Old Lady" song is
one hundred per cent mechanical, and is being fea-
tured by such acts as Heenry Burr, George McFar-
lane, Mabel McKinley, Mabel Burke, Tom Smith,
Lynn and Howland, Soprne Tucker, Irving Kauf-
man, Willie Smith and others.
The well-known Stanley picture houses are also fea-
turing the song with a one reel motion picture film,
used in connection with their orchestras. Dance or-
chestras using the number are Paul Specht's Hotel
Alamac Orchestra, the California Ramblers, Vincent
Lopez, Yerke's Jazzarimba Orchestra, Ray Miller,
Benson's Orchestra of Chicago, Isham Jones, Frank
Westphal, etc.
A brilliant future is predicted for the Harry Von
Tilzer firm, which now includes James Fero, business
manager; Sammy Smith, professional manager, and
an increasing general staff.
December 8, 1923.
THE PRESTO'S WANT ADVS.
W O R K E R W A N T S POSITION.
Position Wanted—By a thoro Player.Piano and small
goods salesman-manager. Not a down-and-outer, or
a has-beener, but active, wide awake, with a keen
insight into all the branches of the retail business,
advertising, correspondence, building up salesmen.
Know the promotion of sales in both city and coun-
try business; appreciate the importance of shorter
time on sales, and pulling the slow-payers over the
hill, with an eye on the overhead. And all-around
mixer; can smile and make it take. A hard-worker
to the end. Will go anywhere if opportunity war-
rants- Compensation must be measured by results
obtained, salary and commission. Reference. Ad-
dress "Active," care Box 14, Presto Office, 417 So.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
USED PIANO BARGAINS.
Twenty used pianos which have not yet passed through
our repair shop offered at low prices to dealers. Prices
range from $25 to $50, alt woods included. Special
price for carload lots. Address reply to E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., Chicago.
MANAGER A N D CLOSER.
Manager, piano and phonograph, at present successfully
operating store doing approximately $400,000 yearly,
is considering a change Jan. 1. 36 years old, forceful
personality, executive, strong individual closer and
well versed in advertising. Or would consider A1
floor job. Location no object. Address "Closer," Box
11, PRESTO Office, 407 S. Dearborn St., Chicago.
large, there should be sufficient inquiries to warrant
music publishers in the United States in attempting
to develop sales. These would lie chiefly among the
bands of British and Indian regiments stationed in
more than 100 Indian towns. Besides, in most of the
cities in India popular concerts are given weekly by
local orchestras or bands in the clubs or public parks
while numerous dances are given.
"Barney Google," a Remick hit, is the strongest
selling number in the sheet music department of the
McDougall-Conn Music Co., Portland, Ore. "Dreamy
Melody," another Remick song, is also proving a big
profit maker.
TUNER AND PLAYER EXPERT.
Tuner, repairman and all around player mechanic, with
15 years' experience, available a t once. Have had
some selling experience and have a car. Address
" E . X. B.," care of PRESTO, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMAN W A N T E D .
Piano floor salesman wanted for excellent position In
largest and most beautiful piano store in Northwest.
Permanent position with good salary and bonus.
Must be first-class salesman in every respect. All
replies strictly confidential. Address E. R. Mlhm, 800
Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
W A N T E D — T w o experienced piano salesmen. A better
proposition than you now have. Salary, commission
or both. Must be men of character and ability. None
other need apply. The best selling conditions in any
city South or West. No soliciting necessary. Give
experience and reference in first letter. Also re-
muneration expected. Address "Sales Manager," Box
839, Shreveport, La.
FOR S A L E — G E N E R A L MUSIC STORE.
Located in the garden spot of the South; established ten
years; usual annual business $50,000. Stock consists
of pianos, players, phonographs of nationally adver-
tised lines. 50% of all sales are spot cash. Address
"C. L. D.," care PRESTO, Chicago.
A BUSINESS C H A N C E .
Due to interests in another state, I am offering a com-
plete, new and clean stock of musical merchandise
and long established business for sale. Immediate
possession can be had. Wonderful lease and richest
and best growing part of the state of Kansas. City
of 18,000, with just one other music store. Address
Business Chance, care Presto, 407 S. Dearborn St.,
Chicago.
SALESMEN W A N T E D .
S A L E S M E N W A N T E D — L i v e , energetic, thoroughly ex-
perienced piano salesmen for one of our branch stores
in one of the best cities in central Illinois. Fine
proposition for the right man. Most complete line of
pianos and talking machines. Address E. F. N., care
Cable Piano Co., 301 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago.
Important
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A nnouncement •
SONGS THAT SELL
I desire to announce to all my friends
in the Trade and Profession that I have
severed my connection with M. Wltmark
& Sons and am now with the
HEARST MUSIC PUBLISHERS
OF CANADA, LIMITED
and announce the opening of our Execu-
tive Offices for the United States at
FOURTH FLOOR, GARRICK BLDG.
CHICAGO, ILL.,
Monday, December 3rd, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.
THOS. J. QUIGLEY
"I Ain't No Sheik, Just Sweet Papa,
That's All."
"I've Got a Man of My Own."
"Houston Blues." "The Fives."
"Muscle Shoals Blues." "The Rocks."
"You Have a Home Somewhere."
"Up the Country Blues."
"Shorty George Blues."
"I've Found a Sweetheart."
"Mammy's Little Brown Rose."
and the Sensational Waltz Success
"AT SUNDOWN"
Featuring—
Songs ££! Profits
BEAUTIFUL ROSE
'GINNY
SUNSET, THE HILLS, AND YOU
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BODY ELSE
Order From Your Jobber or Direct.
NEW SPRINGFIELD STORE.
Herbert F. Dolan and Edward A. Morgan, Spring-
field, Mass., opened a music department on the first
floor in the annex of Poole's Bridge-street store last
week. A special attraction of the evening was a con-
cert by the Hotel Nonotuck orchestra of Holyoke
betweeen 3 and 5 p. m., and during the day musical
novelties were given out. This department will carry
a full line of sheet music, playerpiano rolls, records,
and all kinds of accessories. Both are members of
the American Federation of Musicians and have been
associated in musical circles professionally for a num-
ber of years.
Geo. W. Thomas Music Co.
438 Bowen Ave.
AMERICAN SHEET MUSIC IN INDIA.
The vogue of light American instrumental music
has penetrated to India, but it is difficult to purchase
recent American songs and dances. Such American
music as gets to India through London dealers is
generally more than a year old before it arrives on
the market. Thus, though the market is not very
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