Music Trade Review
Issue: 1886 Vol. 9 N. 17 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
TIDINGS FROM THE TRADE.
MR. BOLLINGER PROTESTS.
FORT SMITH, ARK., March 29, 188C.
Music TRADE REVIEW :
I see in your last issue a statement to the effect
that I had sold out. This is a mistake, I sold out
the two general merchandise stores of my father S.
Bollinger, deceased (who died a little over a year
ago), so I could devote all my time and energy to
the music business. I will shortly move into new
quarters and open up a handsome music house in
this city.
Yours, etc.,
ARBITRATION IN STRIKES.
T
HE following rules were adopted in 1884, in
Philadelphia, when a serious strike in the
shoe trade was settled by arbitration. Matters
were arranged by the Hon. J. M. Washburne, in
co-operation with the Peace Union. The notes after
each rule are by Mr. Washburne.
RULES ADOPTED BY JOINT BOARD OF ARBITRATION IN
PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 3, 1884.
Rule 1, Sec. 1. The right of the manufacturer to
employ and discharge employees must be acknow-
ledged.
Note: This rule means that the right to employ
R. C. liOLLINGER.
and discharge laborers belongs to those who own the
business. There could be no other rule. No pru-
dent man would invest capital in business if he
MUSIC ENGRAVING TOOLS WANTED.
could not control it by employing the laborers he
GENEVA, 0., March 15, 1886.
thought necessary and proper forconducting it. This
PUBLISHERS MUSIC TRADE REVIEW :
is the inseparable incident of capital.
GENTLEMEN :—Will you please inform us where we
S.c. 2. But if a person discharged claims that he
can obtain the tools and material for making en-
is discharged because he is an active member of the
graved music plates ?
Knights of Labor, by specifying his cause or causes
Respectfully yours,
of complaint in writing, he may bring the matter
STANDARD PUBLISHING HOUSE.
•directly before the Board of Arbitration for a hear-
ing.
Note: In this rule the word " h e " includes both
APROPOS.
sexes. Its object is to prevent persons from being
I recently received the following letter: —
discharged " because they are active members of the
Knights of Labor." But if an active member is dis-
MANCHESTER, TENN., March 15, 18JS6.
charged
for any cause other than "because he is an
EDITOR MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
active member," his case stands as that of any other
DEAR SIR :—I have this day mailed you a copy of
my " Texas Galop " and "Let the Angels In." I person. When the person discharged claims that
have two other pieces published. Now, don't you the act was done because he is an active member of
think, if some good manager had me he could make the Knights of Labor, by complying with the direc-
plenty of money ? I am blind, have had no musical tion of the rule, he may bring the matter before the
training, yet I play everything I hear. My father
is not able to bring me out, yet I have been to a Board for a hearing; and the Board has the sole
great many towns in my state and all who have right to hear it. The matter must be in writing, in
heard me and BLIND TOM, say I can beat him. See order that the Board may see the exact cause of
what the manager of BLIND TOM says. I am now complaint, and know just what is to be heard and
nine years old, and rendered " Les Sirens Waltzes,"
after hearing them only once. I send you my pho- decided.
tograph and best wishes.
Rule 2. Each factory is to regulate its own working
Ree-peclly,
hours, but in no case shall a day's work exceed tea
LITTLE MAUD COOK.
hours, except in two or three departments, in order
Personally I know nothing about Little MAUD, but to fill orders on time.
Note: Each factory shall say at what time hands
the photograph she enclosed is that of an intelligent
shall
begin to work in the morning, and when they
looking miss of the age she represents herself to be.
shall stop, not exceeding the time named in the rule.
If she is possessed of uncommon, though untrained, When extra work is to be done, the manufacturer shall
musical talent, with her terrible aflliction of blind- direct it in order to meet the engagement calling for
ness it would be a good work if some one would it. But for the extra labor done there shall be extra
bring her properly and prominently before the public. pay. Business will decide the departments.
Rule 3. Shop meetings to be held only after work-
The extracts from the Tennessee papers which she
ing hours.
sent me speak in very Mattering terms of her natural
Note : The purpose of this rule Is that there may
ability.
be no interference with business.
Rule 4. Grievance Committee of shops not to meet
The following is a fair sample of the many refresh- oftener than once a week, except in case of new em-
Ing letters wo frequently receive, containing demands ployees.
Note : The committee need not meet once a week
upon our time and space which we would not at-
unless it lias business. But for the purpose of ascer.
tempt to meet for a hundred-dollar bill. Here is a taining the condition and standing of persons not
man,not even a subscriber.and lacking the courtesy to hitherto emploj'ed in the shop, it may meet as often
enclose a postage stamp for the answer he expects as necessary.
Rule 5. Pending the discussion and decision of any
from us concerning his own business, who coolly de-
difference or dispute, there shall be no lockout, strike,
sires us to devote several hours of our time to an-
stoppage, or cessation of work by either employer or
swering his questions. Read him :
employed.
DEAR SIR:—Please send sample copy of J. of Jan
Note : It is the object of this rule to substitute rea-
or Feb issue for examin by Teacher and pupils as son and right instead of violence in whatever form,
some first class ones are wanted hero. Can you tell-
about Nicola PagLnni, his art life & history, vio- by either employer or employee. And during no dis-
lins &, compositions and family relations charac- pute or difference shall the work of any shop or de-
ter and reputation, also of Cremona violins & old partment of it be stopped or interfered with. If the
makers list of books & lowest prices by mail & interests of parties cannot be so adjusted and har-
Express, on Music & Literature of all kinds. Do
you buy 1st class Music for Piano in 10 or 12 Pge. monized that the parties can continue the relations
Mss. to publish if so give prices paid. If you have of employer and employee, then, according to the
back No with the ans to ques. above in. Please send real or supposed interest of the parties, they must
insted if equal in all other respects and Much
separate, not in violence, but according to reason.
Oblige
This rule Implies that in no case is it necessary to
Yours Musically,
resort to lockouts, strikes, or violent means in any
FRANK G. WILSON,
form ; it being the office of reason, acting according
Braceville.
Trumbull Co. Box 13,
0,
to the golden rule, to adjust all human interests.
N. B.
Vlolnist and Musen.
Rule 6. The Grievance Committee of each factory
Your J will receive our honest examn with any
is recognized as the only mode of communication be-
others of like price.
Feb 25 80.
tween the employer and local assemblies; but in the
"Violinist and musician" is good. I wonder if the event an agreement cannot be reached, the matter in
man would expect to be a violinist without being a dispute shall be submitted to the Board of Arbitra-
tion.
musician, and as for living in Braceville, I should
Note: This rule is sufficiently plain without any
say that the " brace " he is trying to give us makes
explanation.
the locality quite appropriate.
Rule 7. There shall be no Interference with the em-
CHARLES AVERT WELLES. ployment or wages of hands hired by the week, when
255
the wages are satisfactory to the employer and em-
ployee; so that competent workmen may be pro-
tected.
Note: Business requires that some "hands be
hired by the week," and the wages are paid to
the skill of the hand. It is the object of the rule to
protect both the laborer and the manufacturer. It
is to give the manufacturer the advantage of skilled
labor, and to give to skilled labor a just remunera-
tion. Of course the manufacturer may employ in-
ferior skill, and give it inferior remuneration. This
may be important at some times and for some pur-
poses. It is the right of the manufacturer to deter-
mine how his business shall be conducted. Capital
and labor should each receive its equitable reward.
This rule was very thoroughly discussed, and unani-
mously and heartily adopted. If the wages are not
satisfactory, the hand may quit work; and if not
satisfactory to the employer, he may dismiss him.
With any other rule business could not safely be
carried on.
Rule 8. The Joint Board of Arbitration shall con-
sist of seven members from each side, who shall
serve for one year, or until their successors are
appointed or elected. Five members from each side
shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote shall be
final in all cases.
Note: Seven manufacturers and seven employees
compose the Board. These are appointed by the
respective associations. Five members from each
side can do business. When, "by the sides, there is a
difference of opinion, the sam« number of persons
only on each side shall cast a vote. But when the
vote is not by sides, all at the meeting may vote", and
the majority decides the question.
Rule 9. In case of a tie vote each side shall select
a disinterested person, and these two shall select a
third person, and their decision shall be final.
Note: In a warm contest both parties might not
agree on a third person, and hence the provision of
the rule. When the three persons are chosen, the
majority vote cast by them shall be final.
Rule 10. The Joint Board of Arbitration shall
meet semi monthly, at such time and place as may
hereafter be agreed upon. No complaints shall be
considered unless s-tated in writing, and the causes
of complaint are specified and signed by the com-
plainant.
Note : All parties seek to avoid trivial complaints.
The rule requires the complaint to be in writing, In
order that the person may see it in that form,
and that the Board may have something definite
;
before it.
Rule 11. Complaints may be presented to the
Board at the first meeting after the cause thereof
shall arise, or it will be deemed that there are no
grounds for complaint.
Note: This rule is rigorous, and might work hard-
ship if the cause of complaint should arise just
before a meeting. But all parties thought there
should be no delay. If " a n active member " is dis-
charged, he wants a speedy hearing, and he must
use diligent means to obtain it. It is improper to
introduce stale complaints.
Addendum. If any difference shall arise hereafter,
touching any matter not provided for in the fore-
going rules, such difference shall go before the
Board of Arbitration for adjustment and decision.
FIRST Syracuse Socialist (In a whisper): " Be suro
and come to the Arboitormassonversamlung to-
night." Second Syracuse Socialist: "Have I not
sworn to do the bidding of our honorable order! I
suppose we have beer and red flagj as usual." First
Syracuse Socialist: "No, only red flags." Second
Syracuse Socialist: " Then blank the Arbeitermassen-
versamlung. I've got to stay at home and lick the
children to-night."—Tidbits.
" PAPA," said the daughter of a large employer of
labor, " are you in favor of the eight-hour system?"
"Well, daughter," he answered, " under certain
circumstances, I am."
"Oh, I'm so glad," she rapturously exclaimed.
" Why, my dear, why are you so interestod? "
" Because, papa, George has been only staying four
hours every evening, and he told mo last night if you
favored tho eight-hour system he needn't go home
nearly so early. You dear old papa, I'm so glad you
are in favor of it," and she threw her soft, white arms
about his neck and choked (ff all explanations.—
Washington Critic.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
TIDINGS FROM THE TRADE.
MR. BOLLINGER PROTESTS.
FORT SMITH, ARK., March 29, 188C.
Music TRADE REVIEW :
I see in your last issue a statement to the effect
that I had sold out. This is a mistake, I sold out
the two general merchandise stores of my father S.
Bollinger, deceased (who died a little over a year
ago), so I could devote all my time and energy to
the music business. I will shortly move into new
quarters and open up a handsome music house in
this city.
Yours, etc.,
ARBITRATION IN STRIKES.
T
HE following rules were adopted in 1884, in
Philadelphia, when a serious strike in the
shoe trade was settled by arbitration. Matters
were arranged by the Hon. J. M. Washburne, in
co-operation with the Peace Union. The notes after
each rule are by Mr. Washburne.
RULES ADOPTED BY JOINT BOARD OF ARBITRATION IN
PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 3, 1884.
Rule 1, Sec. 1. The right of the manufacturer to
employ and discharge employees must be acknow-
ledged.
Note: This rule means that the right to employ
R. C. liOLLINGER.
and discharge laborers belongs to those who own the
business. There could be no other rule. No pru-
dent man would invest capital in business if he
MUSIC ENGRAVING TOOLS WANTED.
could not control it by employing the laborers he
GENEVA, 0., March 15, 1886.
thought necessary and proper forconducting it. This
PUBLISHERS MUSIC TRADE REVIEW :
is the inseparable incident of capital.
GENTLEMEN :—Will you please inform us where we
S.c. 2. But if a person discharged claims that he
can obtain the tools and material for making en-
is discharged because he is an active member of the
graved music plates ?
Knights of Labor, by specifying his cause or causes
Respectfully yours,
of complaint in writing, he may bring the matter
STANDARD PUBLISHING HOUSE.
•directly before the Board of Arbitration for a hear-
ing.
Note: In this rule the word " h e " includes both
APROPOS.
sexes. Its object is to prevent persons from being
I recently received the following letter: —
discharged " because they are active members of the
Knights of Labor." But if an active member is dis-
MANCHESTER, TENN., March 15, 18JS6.
charged
for any cause other than "because he is an
EDITOR MUSIC TRADE REVIEW.
active member," his case stands as that of any other
DEAR SIR :—I have this day mailed you a copy of
my " Texas Galop " and "Let the Angels In." I person. When the person discharged claims that
have two other pieces published. Now, don't you the act was done because he is an active member of
think, if some good manager had me he could make the Knights of Labor, by complying with the direc-
plenty of money ? I am blind, have had no musical tion of the rule, he may bring the matter before the
training, yet I play everything I hear. My father
is not able to bring me out, yet I have been to a Board for a hearing; and the Board has the sole
great many towns in my state and all who have right to hear it. The matter must be in writing, in
heard me and BLIND TOM, say I can beat him. See order that the Board may see the exact cause of
what the manager of BLIND TOM says. I am now complaint, and know just what is to be heard and
nine years old, and rendered " Les Sirens Waltzes,"
after hearing them only once. I send you my pho- decided.
tograph and best wishes.
Rule 2. Each factory is to regulate its own working
Ree-peclly,
hours, but in no case shall a day's work exceed tea
LITTLE MAUD COOK.
hours, except in two or three departments, in order
Personally I know nothing about Little MAUD, but to fill orders on time.
Note: Each factory shall say at what time hands
the photograph she enclosed is that of an intelligent
shall
begin to work in the morning, and when they
looking miss of the age she represents herself to be.
shall stop, not exceeding the time named in the rule.
If she is possessed of uncommon, though untrained, When extra work is to be done, the manufacturer shall
musical talent, with her terrible aflliction of blind- direct it in order to meet the engagement calling for
ness it would be a good work if some one would it. But for the extra labor done there shall be extra
bring her properly and prominently before the public. pay. Business will decide the departments.
Rule 3. Shop meetings to be held only after work-
The extracts from the Tennessee papers which she
ing hours.
sent me speak in very Mattering terms of her natural
Note : The purpose of this rule Is that there may
ability.
be no interference with business.
Rule 4. Grievance Committee of shops not to meet
The following is a fair sample of the many refresh- oftener than once a week, except in case of new em-
Ing letters wo frequently receive, containing demands ployees.
Note : The committee need not meet once a week
upon our time and space which we would not at-
unless it lias business. But for the purpose of ascer.
tempt to meet for a hundred-dollar bill. Here is a taining the condition and standing of persons not
man,not even a subscriber.and lacking the courtesy to hitherto emploj'ed in the shop, it may meet as often
enclose a postage stamp for the answer he expects as necessary.
Rule 5. Pending the discussion and decision of any
from us concerning his own business, who coolly de-
difference or dispute, there shall be no lockout, strike,
sires us to devote several hours of our time to an-
stoppage, or cessation of work by either employer or
swering his questions. Read him :
employed.
DEAR SIR:—Please send sample copy of J. of Jan
Note : It is the object of this rule to substitute rea-
or Feb issue for examin by Teacher and pupils as son and right instead of violence in whatever form,
some first class ones are wanted hero. Can you tell-
about Nicola PagLnni, his art life & history, vio- by either employer or employee. And during no dis-
lins &, compositions and family relations charac- pute or difference shall the work of any shop or de-
ter and reputation, also of Cremona violins & old partment of it be stopped or interfered with. If the
makers list of books & lowest prices by mail & interests of parties cannot be so adjusted and har-
Express, on Music & Literature of all kinds. Do
you buy 1st class Music for Piano in 10 or 12 Pge. monized that the parties can continue the relations
Mss. to publish if so give prices paid. If you have of employer and employee, then, according to the
back No with the ans to ques. above in. Please send real or supposed interest of the parties, they must
insted if equal in all other respects and Much
separate, not in violence, but according to reason.
Oblige
This rule Implies that in no case is it necessary to
Yours Musically,
resort to lockouts, strikes, or violent means in any
FRANK G. WILSON,
form ; it being the office of reason, acting according
Braceville.
Trumbull Co. Box 13,
0,
to the golden rule, to adjust all human interests.
N. B.
Vlolnist and Musen.
Rule 6. The Grievance Committee of each factory
Your J will receive our honest examn with any
is recognized as the only mode of communication be-
others of like price.
Feb 25 80.
tween the employer and local assemblies; but in the
"Violinist and musician" is good. I wonder if the event an agreement cannot be reached, the matter in
man would expect to be a violinist without being a dispute shall be submitted to the Board of Arbitra-
tion.
musician, and as for living in Braceville, I should
Note: This rule is sufficiently plain without any
say that the " brace " he is trying to give us makes
explanation.
the locality quite appropriate.
Rule 7. There shall be no Interference with the em-
CHARLES AVERT WELLES. ployment or wages of hands hired by the week, when
255
the wages are satisfactory to the employer and em-
ployee; so that competent workmen may be pro-
tected.
Note: Business requires that some "hands be
hired by the week," and the wages are paid to
the skill of the hand. It is the object of the rule to
protect both the laborer and the manufacturer. It
is to give the manufacturer the advantage of skilled
labor, and to give to skilled labor a just remunera-
tion. Of course the manufacturer may employ in-
ferior skill, and give it inferior remuneration. This
may be important at some times and for some pur-
poses. It is the right of the manufacturer to deter-
mine how his business shall be conducted. Capital
and labor should each receive its equitable reward.
This rule was very thoroughly discussed, and unani-
mously and heartily adopted. If the wages are not
satisfactory, the hand may quit work; and if not
satisfactory to the employer, he may dismiss him.
With any other rule business could not safely be
carried on.
Rule 8. The Joint Board of Arbitration shall con-
sist of seven members from each side, who shall
serve for one year, or until their successors are
appointed or elected. Five members from each side
shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote shall be
final in all cases.
Note: Seven manufacturers and seven employees
compose the Board. These are appointed by the
respective associations. Five members from each
side can do business. When, "by the sides, there is a
difference of opinion, the sam« number of persons
only on each side shall cast a vote. But when the
vote is not by sides, all at the meeting may vote", and
the majority decides the question.
Rule 9. In case of a tie vote each side shall select
a disinterested person, and these two shall select a
third person, and their decision shall be final.
Note: In a warm contest both parties might not
agree on a third person, and hence the provision of
the rule. When the three persons are chosen, the
majority vote cast by them shall be final.
Rule 10. The Joint Board of Arbitration shall
meet semi monthly, at such time and place as may
hereafter be agreed upon. No complaints shall be
considered unless s-tated in writing, and the causes
of complaint are specified and signed by the com-
plainant.
Note : All parties seek to avoid trivial complaints.
The rule requires the complaint to be in writing, In
order that the person may see it in that form,
and that the Board may have something definite
;
before it.
Rule 11. Complaints may be presented to the
Board at the first meeting after the cause thereof
shall arise, or it will be deemed that there are no
grounds for complaint.
Note: This rule is rigorous, and might work hard-
ship if the cause of complaint should arise just
before a meeting. But all parties thought there
should be no delay. If " a n active member " is dis-
charged, he wants a speedy hearing, and he must
use diligent means to obtain it. It is improper to
introduce stale complaints.
Addendum. If any difference shall arise hereafter,
touching any matter not provided for in the fore-
going rules, such difference shall go before the
Board of Arbitration for adjustment and decision.
FIRST Syracuse Socialist (In a whisper): " Be suro
and come to the Arboitormassonversamlung to-
night." Second Syracuse Socialist: "Have I not
sworn to do the bidding of our honorable order! I
suppose we have beer and red flagj as usual." First
Syracuse Socialist: "No, only red flags." Second
Syracuse Socialist: " Then blank the Arbeitermassen-
versamlung. I've got to stay at home and lick the
children to-night."—Tidbits.
" PAPA," said the daughter of a large employer of
labor, " are you in favor of the eight-hour system?"
"Well, daughter," he answered, " under certain
circumstances, I am."
"Oh, I'm so glad," she rapturously exclaimed.
" Why, my dear, why are you so interestod? "
" Because, papa, George has been only staying four
hours every evening, and he told mo last night if you
favored tho eight-hour system he needn't go home
nearly so early. You dear old papa, I'm so glad you
are in favor of it," and she threw her soft, white arms
about his neck and choked (ff all explanations.—
Washington Critic.
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