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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
number of poems, among them "Our Flag,"
a stirring poem surcharged with patriotism.
In a business way Mr. Mann is widely
THE MAN WHO IS FOREVER BEING MIXED UP IN TRAGEDIES IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY,
known, as the concern of Mann & Eccles,
Jos. M. Mann, or as he is known in the dence, is such that when the people see appropriately named "the modern piano
vernacular, " J o e " Mann, has become a " Joe " Mann coming down the street with dealers," have a wide reputation through-
trade celebrity. This reputation has been his grip in one hand, if they are booked out the East. Thoroughly up-to-date and
acquired not through any desire on the for the same train, they always prefer a strictly honorable in their dealings, they
part of Mr. Mann to court publicity—for later one. His friends now, if they are have largely increased their trade by the
he is extremely modest—but due largely going off on a business trip, or a yacht- introduction of novel features in their ad-
to the fact that he is pursued by some ing excursion always telephone over to vertising department and the demolition
strange fatality which is persistently bring- see if " Joe " is going. If he is to be of old-fogyism which for years obscured
the piano atmosphere of Providence.
ing him into close encounters with all sorts present, that settles it, they remain away.
It is not Mr. Mann's fault, but people Mann & Eccles are hustlers, and as far as
of tragedies as well as the oddest experi-
"Joe" Mann is concerned he is a celebrity,
a national character.
A Trade Celebrity—"Joe" Mann,
Vose Co.'s Winning Policy.
One of the latest creations of the Vose
house appears in their advertisement on
the cover page of this issue. It is not
necessary to dilate on the attractiveness of
this piano; it speaks for itself. There is
a charm in its simple but artistically pro-
portioned lines that must delight all who
appreciate art in piano designing. It is
with such instruments as this that the
Vose & Sons Piano Co. are winning a
reputation that is now "becoming a part of
our industrial history. The popularity of
the Vose piano and the success of its
makers are due to intelligent publicity,
and also to the intrinsic musical merits of
the instrument itself. The Vose people
believe in educating the public regarding
the merits of their instruments, thus mak-
ing it easy for the dealers to effect sales.
This policy is a winning one.
The Capen with Lyon & Healy.
JOSEPH M. MANN.
ences known to man. It was last Winter
when he was on a trip South that he
witnessed the blowing up of the " Maine "
in Havana harbor. Mr. Mann's words on
that occasion have become historic, and it
was his interviews printed in some of the
prominent papers which helped to stir the
national feeling to that intensity of excite-
ment which resulted in the war with Spain.
Later he boarded the train on the way
for Boston, and through some peculiar
Mannism the train was wrecked, a number
of people killed, but " J o e " Mann came
out unscathed. That's his way of doing
things. And so we could go on ad in fin i-
tunt. A few weeks ago while on a vaca-
tion, in the maritime provinces, he went
into a barber's shop for a shave. Scarcely
had he taken a seat, than the man who
occupied the adjoining chair, pulled out a
pistol and shot himself through the head.
Another Mann experience. Forever being
mixed tip in tragedies.
His reputation, however, up in Provi-
are beginning to avoid his company travel-
ing. They say it is fatal. They are will-
ing to lose the pleasure of Mr. Mann's
society on a voyage, rather than to take
the risk of encountering some fearful
tragedy with him. Personally, Mr. Mann
is one of the most companionable of fel-
lows; has a frank, open way, and a charm-
ing conversational style. His dramatic
description of the variety of tragedies
which he has encountered is thrilling in
the extreme.
They tell a story up in Providence that
a certain gentleman had invited a party of
guests to accompany him on a little yacht-
ing trip. To his utter amazement he re-
ceived from nearly every man a polite let-
ter of declination. The joke leaked out
later that one fellow had gone around and
said that he understood that "Joe" Mann
was going and that the risk was too great
to go w T ith him. That settled it, they had
no yachting trip. Mr. Mann has poetical
ability of no small order. He has written a
Arrangements have been made whereby
Lyon & Healy will hereafter handle the
Capen piano made by the Brockport Piano
Co. This important deal was consum-
mated by John Summers, the traveling
representative of the company, who is at
present making Chicago his headquarters.
This arrangement cannot fail to be of mu-
tual benefit.
Wm. Knabe & Co.
Visitors to the Knabe warerooms in Bal-
timore these days are commenting on the
important changes and improvements
made in that establishment within recent
date. A new concert hall has been ar-
ranged on the second floor which will have
a seating capacity of about five hundred,
while the entire building has been newly
decorated and lighted with electricity. At
the Knabe factory the rush of orders is
unprecedented, and this has been the case
since the summer, with every prospect of
continuance.
The latest issue of the Journalist con-
tains a handsome portrait of John C.
Freund and a well-written notice of his
achievements as an author and journalist,
contributed by Stephen Fiske and the edit-
or, Allan Forman.
The Erd Piano & Harp Co., of Saginaw,
Mich., made a magnificent display at the
State Fair held at Grand Rapids recently.