Music Trade Review
Issue: 1899 Vol. 28 N. 6 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
John Claflin on Prosperity.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE H. B. CLAFLIN CO.,
WHICH REACHES EVERY CITY AND CROSS-
ROADS IN AMERICA, TALKS ABOUT
PRESENT COMMERCIAL CONDI-
TIONS.
John Claflin, President of the H. B.
Claflin Co., this week expressed his views
on the present commercial, industrial and
financial conditions of the country, which
were sought for the reason that the Claflin
Co, are in continuous and intimate relation
and touch with the business of the whole
country, having daily transactions with
jobbers and retailers not only of the large
cities and towns, but even with the small
stores of villages, hamlets and cross-roads.
He said:
"Thecommercial conditions of the coun-
try I should describe as very good. These
conditions are general, too, with the possi-
ble exception of some sections of the South,
where business is not yet satisfactory owing
to the continued low prices of cotton.
"But with that single exception there is
evidence throughout the United States of
a strong business situation.
" T h e causes which have gradually
brought this about are still in operation. I
mean by that that we have every reason to
anticipate a continuation of prosperity. As
certainly as the business men of New York
can attribute the present results to certain
causes, with the same certainty can they
anticipate a continuous result of the same
favorable character.
"The extent of the revival of commerce
is seen in the equal revival in the country's
great industries. Not only in the indus-
tries—such as the railroads—which are in-
stantly affected by the increased traffic of
increased commerce, but in other and less
intimately related industries the returns
show a strong and healthful tone—show
prosperity, in short.
"I see that a caucus of the Republican
members of the House has brought for-
ward again the question of national
finances. My opinion on this subject, as
far as it relates to the present business
conditions of the country, is this:
" "The country, owing to the constitution
of the Senate of the next (the Fifty-sixth)
Congress, is absolutely safe from mischiev-
ous monetary or tariff legislation. Cur-
rency reform is desirable, but it should be
undertaken after great deliberation and
with full realization of the fact that the
current balance of trade favors this coun-
try, and makes this country absolutely
safe, so far as the gold standard is con-
cerned, for a long time to come.
"All that is needed to make it absolutely
safe for the future is the enactment of
President McKinley's simple suggestion
that when gold is paid out for greenbacks,
the greenbacks should not be re-issued ex-
cept for gold.
"There is no discrimination against sil-
ver or against anything else in this propo-
sition, and it should be acceptable to all
classes of political thought.
"An absolutely solid currency must be
the basis of all business prosperity. Every
panic and alarm since 1892 has been due
either to fear of depreciation in our cur-
rency, or to expectation of changes in the
tariff."
The "Brass Band" Harmonicas.
The famous Weiss "Brass Band " Har-
monicas are making wonderful headway in
this country and in Europe.
Frank
Scribner, who holds the exclusive repre-
sentation for the United States and Canada,
reported to The Review on Thursday, that
his business in the " Brass Band " for the
year ending Feb. 4, 1899, was three times
that of the previous twelve months, and
exhibited his books in confirmation of the
statement.
The Review also saw an extract from a
U
Krakauer Activity.
The new Krakauer case factory, 133d
street and Alexander avenue, is now in
order, with machinery in place and stock
being rapidly arrayed.
Although the
move of the case-making department has
been an arduous undertaking, it has not
interfered greatly with the filling of
orders.
Work has been continued practically
without intermission. The whole of the
projected improvements and alterations
will, it is believed, be completed within a
month. Every member of the firm has
been kept busy day and night since the
move began and Maurice Krakauer de-
clares that, once through with this move,
it will be a long time before anything of
the kind will be again needed.
Emil Paur and the Liszt Organ.
MR. CH. WEISS.
letter received on Monday from Mr. Weiss
in which he gives a detailed statement of
increased sales in European countries and
even in Japan. In a recent issue of the
London Musical Opinion appears an in-
terview with Mr. Weiss in which he says:
" I have always tried to make a first-class
harmonica. I use the best material, and
if I see a chance to improve, even at a
slight increase in cost, I do it without
extra charge to my customers.
" For instance, all my harmonicas have
nickeled brass covers on the inside and out-
side; no zinc or common metal, and there-
fore no oxidation or poisoning. The covers
are supported by a brass post, so that they
cannot be crushed or the reeds be damaged.
The covers have a shape like a cornet,
allowing the sound to pass freely, which
causes the ' Brass Band ' to be the loudest
toned harmonica. I know by the many
orders that I am continually receiving, that
these improvements are appreciated, and
I am glad to say that, so far, I have re-*
ceived no complaints."
A "Bradbury" flusicale.
One of a series of delightful musicales,
under the auspices of Freeborn G. Smith,
was held in the presence of a large and
appreciative audience on Wednesday even-
ing at the new Bradbury piano warerooms,
95-97 Montgomery street, Jersey City.
The program included Rubinstein's "Bal
Masque," "Gypsy Airs," by Sarasate, and
a number of other popular selections from
well-known composers. Those accom-
plished violinists, Mr. and Mrs. Franz
Wilszek, rendered perfectly de Beriot's
Violin Duett-concerto (two movements).
Miss Kathary-Cowen, soprano, gave "The
Swallows," and "You." Miss May Maw-
son was the piano soloist.
The following strong testimony concern-
ing the merits of the Mason & Hamlin
organ products has recently been received
at the Mason & Hamlin warerooms from
Emil Paur, the distinguished artist, con-
ductor of the Philharmonic Society and
Paur Symphony Orchestra:
New York, Feb. 1, 1899.
Messrs. Mason & Hamlin Co.
Gentlemen:—After having used in my
house for several years one of your two
manual pedal bass Liszt organs, I desire to
express to you my sincere admiration for
the instrument. I have never played an
organ—with the exception of large pipe
organs—which is its equal, and I con-
gratulate you on building an organ which
I believe to be the most perfect instrument
of its class, combining as it does a beauti-
ful variety of tone color, splendor of full
organ, and capacity to stand in tune. For
small churches, the music room and salon
it is unquestionably the organ par excel-
lence.
(Signed)
Very truly yours,
Emil Paur.
Pianos for Export Trade.
The Martin Bros. Piano Co., of Roches-
ter, who have organized to build pianos for
export trade, will occupy New York City
offices for looking after their shipping inter-
ests as well as Eastern trade, generally.
It is entirely in keeping with the devel-
opment of our foreign trade in all lines of
manufacture that a company should give
more than ordinary attention to the mak-
ing of pianos especially for export. In all
other lines we seem to be able to meet com-
petition, why not in pianos?
Sauer Goes West.
Emil Sauer, who has been suffering from
a severe attack of influenza, started on
Thursday for St. Louis, where he gives
a recital to-day.
From St. Louis, Mr.
Sauer will proceed to Chicago, to play in
conjunction with the Theodore Thomas
orchestra.
A new storage warehouse is to be erected
by Lyon & Healy at the rear of their pre-
sent musical merchandise factory. It will
be 50x155 feet in dimensions and two
stories high, and will be ready for oc-
cupancy about April 1st.
• J -'
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
John Claflin on Prosperity.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE H. B. CLAFLIN CO.,
WHICH REACHES EVERY CITY AND CROSS-
ROADS IN AMERICA, TALKS ABOUT
PRESENT COMMERCIAL CONDI-
TIONS.
John Claflin, President of the H. B.
Claflin Co., this week expressed his views
on the present commercial, industrial and
financial conditions of the country, which
were sought for the reason that the Claflin
Co, are in continuous and intimate relation
and touch with the business of the whole
country, having daily transactions with
jobbers and retailers not only of the large
cities and towns, but even with the small
stores of villages, hamlets and cross-roads.
He said:
"Thecommercial conditions of the coun-
try I should describe as very good. These
conditions are general, too, with the possi-
ble exception of some sections of the South,
where business is not yet satisfactory owing
to the continued low prices of cotton.
"But with that single exception there is
evidence throughout the United States of
a strong business situation.
" T h e causes which have gradually
brought this about are still in operation. I
mean by that that we have every reason to
anticipate a continuation of prosperity. As
certainly as the business men of New York
can attribute the present results to certain
causes, with the same certainty can they
anticipate a continuous result of the same
favorable character.
"The extent of the revival of commerce
is seen in the equal revival in the country's
great industries. Not only in the indus-
tries—such as the railroads—which are in-
stantly affected by the increased traffic of
increased commerce, but in other and less
intimately related industries the returns
show a strong and healthful tone—show
prosperity, in short.
"I see that a caucus of the Republican
members of the House has brought for-
ward again the question of national
finances. My opinion on this subject, as
far as it relates to the present business
conditions of the country, is this:
" "The country, owing to the constitution
of the Senate of the next (the Fifty-sixth)
Congress, is absolutely safe from mischiev-
ous monetary or tariff legislation. Cur-
rency reform is desirable, but it should be
undertaken after great deliberation and
with full realization of the fact that the
current balance of trade favors this coun-
try, and makes this country absolutely
safe, so far as the gold standard is con-
cerned, for a long time to come.
"All that is needed to make it absolutely
safe for the future is the enactment of
President McKinley's simple suggestion
that when gold is paid out for greenbacks,
the greenbacks should not be re-issued ex-
cept for gold.
"There is no discrimination against sil-
ver or against anything else in this propo-
sition, and it should be acceptable to all
classes of political thought.
"An absolutely solid currency must be
the basis of all business prosperity. Every
panic and alarm since 1892 has been due
either to fear of depreciation in our cur-
rency, or to expectation of changes in the
tariff."
The "Brass Band" Harmonicas.
The famous Weiss "Brass Band " Har-
monicas are making wonderful headway in
this country and in Europe.
Frank
Scribner, who holds the exclusive repre-
sentation for the United States and Canada,
reported to The Review on Thursday, that
his business in the " Brass Band " for the
year ending Feb. 4, 1899, was three times
that of the previous twelve months, and
exhibited his books in confirmation of the
statement.
The Review also saw an extract from a
U
Krakauer Activity.
The new Krakauer case factory, 133d
street and Alexander avenue, is now in
order, with machinery in place and stock
being rapidly arrayed.
Although the
move of the case-making department has
been an arduous undertaking, it has not
interfered greatly with the filling of
orders.
Work has been continued practically
without intermission. The whole of the
projected improvements and alterations
will, it is believed, be completed within a
month. Every member of the firm has
been kept busy day and night since the
move began and Maurice Krakauer de-
clares that, once through with this move,
it will be a long time before anything of
the kind will be again needed.
Emil Paur and the Liszt Organ.
MR. CH. WEISS.
letter received on Monday from Mr. Weiss
in which he gives a detailed statement of
increased sales in European countries and
even in Japan. In a recent issue of the
London Musical Opinion appears an in-
terview with Mr. Weiss in which he says:
" I have always tried to make a first-class
harmonica. I use the best material, and
if I see a chance to improve, even at a
slight increase in cost, I do it without
extra charge to my customers.
" For instance, all my harmonicas have
nickeled brass covers on the inside and out-
side; no zinc or common metal, and there-
fore no oxidation or poisoning. The covers
are supported by a brass post, so that they
cannot be crushed or the reeds be damaged.
The covers have a shape like a cornet,
allowing the sound to pass freely, which
causes the ' Brass Band ' to be the loudest
toned harmonica. I know by the many
orders that I am continually receiving, that
these improvements are appreciated, and
I am glad to say that, so far, I have re-*
ceived no complaints."
A "Bradbury" flusicale.
One of a series of delightful musicales,
under the auspices of Freeborn G. Smith,
was held in the presence of a large and
appreciative audience on Wednesday even-
ing at the new Bradbury piano warerooms,
95-97 Montgomery street, Jersey City.
The program included Rubinstein's "Bal
Masque," "Gypsy Airs," by Sarasate, and
a number of other popular selections from
well-known composers. Those accom-
plished violinists, Mr. and Mrs. Franz
Wilszek, rendered perfectly de Beriot's
Violin Duett-concerto (two movements).
Miss Kathary-Cowen, soprano, gave "The
Swallows," and "You." Miss May Maw-
son was the piano soloist.
The following strong testimony concern-
ing the merits of the Mason & Hamlin
organ products has recently been received
at the Mason & Hamlin warerooms from
Emil Paur, the distinguished artist, con-
ductor of the Philharmonic Society and
Paur Symphony Orchestra:
New York, Feb. 1, 1899.
Messrs. Mason & Hamlin Co.
Gentlemen:—After having used in my
house for several years one of your two
manual pedal bass Liszt organs, I desire to
express to you my sincere admiration for
the instrument. I have never played an
organ—with the exception of large pipe
organs—which is its equal, and I con-
gratulate you on building an organ which
I believe to be the most perfect instrument
of its class, combining as it does a beauti-
ful variety of tone color, splendor of full
organ, and capacity to stand in tune. For
small churches, the music room and salon
it is unquestionably the organ par excel-
lence.
(Signed)
Very truly yours,
Emil Paur.
Pianos for Export Trade.
The Martin Bros. Piano Co., of Roches-
ter, who have organized to build pianos for
export trade, will occupy New York City
offices for looking after their shipping inter-
ests as well as Eastern trade, generally.
It is entirely in keeping with the devel-
opment of our foreign trade in all lines of
manufacture that a company should give
more than ordinary attention to the mak-
ing of pianos especially for export. In all
other lines we seem to be able to meet com-
petition, why not in pianos?
Sauer Goes West.
Emil Sauer, who has been suffering from
a severe attack of influenza, started on
Thursday for St. Louis, where he gives
a recital to-day.
From St. Louis, Mr.
Sauer will proceed to Chicago, to play in
conjunction with the Theodore Thomas
orchestra.
A new storage warehouse is to be erected
by Lyon & Healy at the rear of their pre-
sent musical merchandise factory. It will
be 50x155 feet in dimensions and two
stories high, and will be ready for oc-
cupancy about April 1st.
• J -'
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