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Issue: 1927 2128

May 14, 1927.
PRESTO-TIMES
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Chair' Cleared Up." But does it clear up anything?
There are reasons 'to doubt the "discovery." The
late Dr. Root was one of the "easiest" versifiers this
Authorship of Words of One of the Great Civil War- country has produced. He could write a song like
the "Vacant Chair" as readily as most people can
Time Hits Challenged.
write a letter. In fact, nearly all of his popular
It seems 'to be almost the rule that song "hits" songs, from "The Battle Cry of Freedom" to the
which have raged in times almost forgotten become last of his hymn songs were "dashed off" almost
subjects of modern discussion because some one "dis- spontaneously. The writer of this item worked with
covers" that they were really written by some one him in a small room for several years and has seen
else than the one who has had credit for them. The him compose words and music of some of his great-
following, which has been "going the rounds,'" may est song "hits" within a few minutes time—literally.
serve as good illustration of what has been said:
The "Vacant Chair" became instantly popular. Dr.
Authorship of the words of >the song, "The Vacant Root's name appeared as author of the song and
Chair," which swept the country, both North and until now the authorship of the words has not before
South, in the Civil War times, has been generally
attributed to George F. Root, who wrote the music, been questioned. The old house of Root & Cady
had the reputation of paying well for acceptable
but it has been revealed by Arthur G. Warren of
Boston, that the words were written by Henry S. words or music and Dr. Root's songs were all copy-
Washburne, noted Massachusetts statesman. The righted. Had the words of "Vacant Chair" not been
poem was first printed in the Worcester Spy, in 1861, thus protected there would have been a half-dozen
signed with the initials H. S. W. Root, the Chicago other music settings than Dr. Root's within a month
music publisher, saw the possibilities in the verse and after the appearance of the song.
set it to music, the first copies retaining the initials
If the Worcester Spy originally printed the words
H. S. W. Later copies, published by Oliver Ditson,
attributed both words and music to Root. Washburn of "Vacant Chair," that paper would interest a large
met Root after the first copies were published portion of song singers, even now, by publishing a
and was informed that since he had not taken out fac simile of them as they originally appeared. We
a copyright, he had legally waived all claim to the believe that the first issue of the completed song
poem as his property. And so it turned out, for appeared in the same year that it is now claimed it
Washburn never received any pecuniary consider- appeared in the newspaper referred to. There is a
ation.
mistake somewhere.
That item bears the caption "Authorship of 'Vacant
CONN METAL F L U T E S .
The spring issue of Musical Truth, published by
C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., announces that
MUSIC SELLERS BE READY!
"Conn's
experimental department has developed a
With This New SOUK—The Fastest Growing Seller
on the Counter.
wonderful metal flute and piccolo, which in compari-
son with all others, have proven the great value of
Back \
"CAROLINA" I'm Coming
fifty years of experience. Coupled with an untiring
To
You.
)
(New Song Hit)
effort to produce the richest tone, easiest playing
Jack Smith, The WhiM|M>ring Baritone of Victor Keo-
upper and lower registers, perfect intonation, together
orri Fame, sang it in Ilottton for a week with pro-
found siireeNs. Featuring it now, and hundreds of
with the most gratifying finger action which artists
other professional Stars.
of the highest order could possibly hope for, we are
I',\IH, SI'ECHT, with his Recording: Orchestra, nays
if.H a l'EAOH.
firmly convinced that our 1927 offerings will enthuse
(Soon Will B e on the Air Everywhere)
most discriminating artists."
WHO WROTE "VACANT CHAIR?"
SPECIAL: For Show Window and Counter Displays.
Write for terms and price. Sample Free.
J. S. UNGER MUSIC HOUSE,
Reading, Pa.
REMICK SONG HITS
Hello, Blue Bird
Blame It on the Waltz
Baby Face
Breezing Along with the Breeze
For My Sweetheart
I'm Looking Over a Four-leaf Clover
All I Want Is You
Moonbeam, Kiss Her for Me
I've Got to Get Myself Somebody to Love
I Need Lovin'
If I'd Only Believe in You
Here Comes Fatima
Gone Again, Gal
What Could I Do
Eye, Bye, Black Bird
NEW MUSIC FOR COINOLA
Empress Orchestrions and Other Console Styles in
Automatic Instruments Served in May Bulletin.
The Clark Orchestra Roll Company, De Kalb, 111.,
has issued its May bulletin of orchestrion rolls for
Coinola and Empress Orchestrions, "Empress" Styles
Y, Yl, B, BB, AS, C, F, V, R and all orchestrion
combinations; "Coinola" Styles D, C2, X, AF, AX,
CF, CB and K.
Roll No. O-N48 is named "Echoes of theRadio—No
Static," and is a collection of dance music, admirably
selected, up-to-the-minute and recorded in the char-
acteristically snappy manner of the Clark Orchestra
Roll Company.
Rolls O-N47 and O-N39 are also dance collec-
tions of the coin-alluring quality that distinguishes
the rolls of the Clark Orchestra Roll Company. They
are timely and full of the pep the spring dancers
require.
No. O-N42 is a Hawaiian collection of ten tunes
with the typical rhythmic charm of that kind of
music and includes the following airs: Hawaiian
Memories, Flower of Hawaii, Under Hawaiian Skies,
My Hawaiian Dream, On the Isle of Wicki Wacki
Woo, Sad Hawaiian Sea, Coral Sands of My Hawaii,
Chimes of Waikiki, Honolulu Lullaby, Aloha Oe.
FARMERS BIG RADIO USERS
Returns to Inquiries by Department of Agriculture
Show Sets on 1,252,126 Farms.
There are now 1,252,126 farms in the United States
equipped with radio receiving sets. The estimate was
based on returns made by county agricultural agents
throughout the country, and showed a 126 per cent
increase over the 553,008 sets estimated to be on
farms July, 1925.
Iowa led with 99,990 farm radio sets, an increase
of 160 per cent since 1925. Indiana was second with
81,144, an increase of ?>77 per cent compared with the
1925 figure. Other leading states included Missouri,
F R I E L D MILLER & CO.
with 77,510 sets; Nebraska, 69,784; Illinois, 65,832;
The advertised willingness -to send samples of its Ohio, 63,448; Kansas, 62,055. The largest percentage
key recovering work on a request from dealers and of increase was shown in Utah, with 6,061, compared
repairmen is the best assurance of Frield Miller & with 899 in 1925.
Co.'s faith in the ability to perform satisfactory work.
A preference of "nearly two to one" for farm serv-
The shop of the company at 3355 North Illinois ice programs and other radio talks over music was
street, Indianapolis, is equipped in the most up-to-date shown in replies to a questionnaire sent to 10,000
manner and the staff of workers is selected for effi- farmers, the announcement said.
ciency and experience. And in addition to efficient
service, promptness in completing orders is assured.
GIBSON, INC., T O E X H I B I T .
Gibson, Inc , maker of fretted instruments, Kala-
AFFECTS ROLL PAPER SUPPLY.
mazoo, Mich., will exhibit its line in Suite 1100 of
The supply and price of paper for music rolls are the Hotel Stevens, Chicago, during the conventions
affected in a beneficial way by the development of
of the music 'trades in that city from June 6 to 9.
the paper manufacturing industry in the Juneau dis- The new line of custom-built banjos will be shown.
trict of Alaska was predicted by the Forestry Service, Those in attendance will be Guy Hart, general man-
Department of Agriculture, on April 26 as the result ager; Frank B. Campbell, sales and advertising man-
of a new sale of pulp timber in the Tongass National ager, and C. E. Havenga and George Edgley of the
Forest.
promotion forces.
J. H. REMICK & CO.
New York
Chicago
Detroit
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PRESTO-TIMES
May 14, 1927.
The Background
A BUSY ROLL
DEPARTMENT
the winner is $1,500, provided by the Infantry Jour-
nal, official publication of the United States Infantry
Association of Washington, D. C.
The Waukegan Township High School Band,
Also List of States Where Movements to Create the
Waukegan, 111., is now proud of an outfit of instru-
Law Are Active.
ments made by C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
The following states have band tax provisions, ac-
Jack Smith, "The Whispering Baritone" of Victor
cording to facts compiled by Musical Truth, the pub- record fame, is now singing "Carolina," the new song
lication of C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.:
hit of the J. I. Unger Music House, Reading, Pa.
California, 15c on $100 value; Idaho, 2 mills; Illi-
Japan now ranks second as a purchaser of Ameri-
nois, 2 mills; Iowa, 2 mills; Kansas, ^ mill; Mary-
can sheet music, according to statistics. It is sec-
land, 2 mills; Michigan, 2 mills; Montana, 1 mill;
ond only to Canada.
New Mexico, 1 mill; North Dakota, 2 mills; Ne-
The Vitak-Elsnic Co., 4639 South Ashland ave-
braska, 2 mills; South Dakota, 1 mill; Texas, 3 mills;
nue, Chicago, has issued a new catalog describing its
West Virginia, y 2 mill.
line of "Pearl Queen" concertinas.
States having permissive legislation under which
band organizations or maintenance may be carried
on are: Indiana, $1,200 per year (except LaPorte—-
$1,800); Massachusetts, $500; Minnesota, $500; Mis-
sissippi, $1,200; New Hampshire, $800; Pennsylva-
nia, $500.
A Few Items Interesting to People in Sheet Musk
States having band tax law movements: Minnesota,
Department Are Printed.
passed senate March 1, 1927; Wisconsin, to vote soon;
A concert devoted to the works of American com-
Missouri, to vote soon; Maine, movement on; Nevada,
posers will be a feature of the annual convention of
movement on; Washington, movement on; Utah,
the California Federation of Music Clubs to meet
movement on.
this month at Santa Rosa.
The law which has been most popular and makes
Monte Austin, the Remick song demonstrator, is
most adequate provisions is that applying in the first
doing good work at featuring Remick songs at the
group. Major George W. Landers, Clarinda, Iowa, is
given credit for being the father of this law, and has Portland, Ore., headquarters of Jerome H. Remick
& Co.
had a hand in its being adopted in a number of states.
Carl Fischer, Inc., has issued the first of its new
Briefly and in general, the law provides that a tax
type of monthly publications which is in the nature
not to exceed 2 mills be levied each year by munici-
of a catalog.
palities for the maintenance or employment of a
Edwin Hoff, 2815 Dexter avenue, Denver, Colo.,
band for municipal purposes. Authority to levy such
a tax shall be initiated by a petition signed by 5 to 10 has been appointed Colorado representative for the
standard publications of W. A. Quincke & Co., 43
per cent of the legal voters and the question voted
South Broadway, Los Angeles.
on at the following general or municipal election.
The Dickson Book & Music Store, operated by J.
When carried by a majority vote, the levy shall be
Moore Dickson and wife at Clarksville, Tenn., carries
deemed authorized. Repeal of the law is provided
a line of sheet music and teachers' supplies.
through the same procedure.
Among sheet music publishers exhibiting at the
convention of the Federation of Music Clubs in Chi-
cago last week were: M. Witmark & Son, Gamble
Hinger Music Co., Oliver Ditson, Carl Fischer, Fitz-
simmon Music Co. and Pallma Music Publishers.
Many New Names Appear in Musical Instrument
The Music Publishers' Protective Association and
Business and Old Ones Continue in Activities.
the American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers now occupy the twenty-fifth floor of the
A string orchestra of thirty musicians playing
Paramount Building, Broadway and Forty-third
mandolins, banjos and guitars has been organized at
street, New York.
the Oakwood School, Oakwood, Wis., by Vesey
The Pallma Music Publishers, Inc., Chicago, re-
Walker, manager of the band and orchestra instru-
ment department of the Kesselman-O'Driscoll Co., cently moved its offices to the Lyon & Healy build-
ing.
Milwaukee.
Irving King, a young English composer of popular
The Mouth Organ League of Great Britain recently
songs, is now visiting this country. His greatest
held a playing competition in London at which there
success was "Show Me the Way to Go Home."
were 152 competitors from all parts of England.
The Association of Music Men, composed of sales-
Work is being done on the remodeling of the
men and other employes of Standard music publish-
Charles E. Roat Music Company store, Battle Creek,
ing houses in New York, will hold its annual outing
Mich. The phonograph department is being redec-
June 25 at Elk Lodge, Staten Island, N. J.
orated in shades of buff and brown and the floor will
be carpeted.
The study of music has been made compulsory in
SUMMER RADIO F E A T U R E S .
the schools of Aledo, 111.
Feature programs are to continue throughout the
H. H. Leiser, formerly a soloist in the Holton Band,
heated term, according to the National Broadcasting
Elkhorn, Wis., has been appointed band organizer
Company and individual stations who are meeting
foh the Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver, Colo. with wonderful success in their aims to maintain and
A summer school for band and orchestra directors
raise the standards of broadcasting is generally rec-
and public school supervisors will be opened July 5
ognized. There will be no revolutionary "slack
by the Conn National School of Music, Chicago, and
down" in radio programs, May, June, July and
continue for six weeks.
August; rather the opposite, as a number of national
The Selmer-Conn Co., Inc., New York, will open
features will be introduced.
a branch at 45 Bradford place, Newark, N. J., on
May 10.
RACINE P H O N O G R A P H F A I L U R E .
The Knight-Campbell Music Co., Denver, Colo.,
has doubled the space heretofore alloted to its music
Three creditors of the Blandin Phonograph Com-
roll department. Agnes Ryan is manager of the
pany of Racine, Wis., have started involuntary bank-
department.
ruptcy proceedings against that company in Federal
T. M. Pletcher, president of the Q R S Music Co.,
court at Milwaukee. The creditors and the amount
is at present visiting the Q R S factory in Holland.
said to be owed them are as follows: The Chicago
A contest for a prize song for the infantry of the Veneer Company, $601.56; J. H. Mortzik Company,
$422.69; and the J. C. Deacon Company, $222.08.
United States army closes July 1. The reward for
STATES' BAND TAX LAW
SHEET MUSIC TRADE NOTES
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Along Miami Shore—Waltz.
A Lane in Spain—Fox Trot.
Collette—Fox Trot.
Carolina Mine—Waltz.
Forgive Me—Fox Trot.
He's the Last Word—Fox Trot.
Hoosier Sweetheart—Fox Trot.
If I Didn't Know Your Husband
and You Didn't Know My Wife—
Fox Trot.
1753 I'll Just Go Along—Fox Trot.
1758 I Know That You Know — Fox
Trot.
1763 I've Never Seen a Straight Banana
—Fox Trot.
1768 Lonely Nights in Hawaii—Marim-
ba Waltz.
1761 Moonbeam! Kiss Her for Me—Ma-
rimba Fox Trot.
1774 My Sunday Girl—Fox Trot.
1765 Oh, Margie—Fox Trot.
1764 Rock Me to Sleep in An Old Rock-
ing Chair—Waltz.
1757 Say It (With a Pretty Little Love
Song)—Fox Trot.
1760 Somebody Said (What Do I Care
What)—Fox Trot.
1749 The Cat—Fox Trot.
1767 There's Everything Nice About
You—Fox Trot.
1756 You-Hoo, Sweet Lady (It's You)
—Fox Trot.
1762 Yankee Rose—Fox Trot.
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1759
1770
1772
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