Music Trade Review
Issue: 1903 Vol. 37 N. 3 - Page 37
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
37
REVIEW
In the World of Music Publishing'
LOUIS BERNSTEIN ON ENGLAND'S COPYRIGHT REFORMS.
An Interesting Chat With This Popular Publisher— Wholesale Losses Suffered by American Interests in
Great Britain—The New Copyright Bill Now Before the House of Lords and What it Means—
Isadore Witmark's Views.
Copyright matters are evidently not to the
liking of American publishers. Louis Bern-
stein, of Shapiro Bernstein & Co., who re-
turned from a trip abroad, and while away
visited the principal continental countries,
also intended to open a branch house in Lon-
don. Now this plan is held in abeyance until
the new copyright law, now before Parlia-
ment, is passed. Speaking of the situation
Tuesday Mr. Bernstein said: "Conditions in
Great Britain are especially bad so far as
copyright protection is concerned. The way
songs are pirated is a caution, and as the bulk
of these are of American origin all our pub-
lishers are feeling their losses keenly. The
English publishers make a house-to-house
canvass, not only in London, but all over the
kingdom, leave a batch of 25 pieces of all
the popular songs, and in a day or two a col-
lector calls and the pieces selected are
charged for at the rate of twopence each.
Isn't that great ? The more reputable British
publishers would prefer to have quick sellers,
rather than hits under these conditions, and
the small dealers are practically put out of
business.
"The new copyright law, which resembles
the American statute in some respects, has
passed the House of Lords and is expected
to go through the Commons in December,
imposes a fine of four shillings ($1.00) for
each printed copy found in the possession of
either a publisher, dealer or consumer, with
commitment to jail until the amount is paid.
The provisions of the proposed measure are
mandatory, and possession is presumptive
evidence of guilt. Of the hardship our house
alone—not to mention other leading publish-
ers—have suffered; fully 100,000 copies of
the 'Bird in the Gilded Cage' and 'Mr. Doo-
ley' have been printed in Great Britain and
for which we never received a penny. Abso-
lutely no recourse can be had under the law
now, and all of us must continue to be robbed
until the statute is amended; and there is no
use being in business over there until this is
accomplished."
Isadore Witmark, of M. Witmark .& Sons,
on having his attention called to the matter
A PROMINENT AND POPULAR
by The Review, said: "The bill in question
was returned by the House of Lords for cor-
Max S. Witt, who has been
rection. We are members ot an association Stern & Co.'s staff of song
over there whose main purpose is to push this eight years, is the author
law through Parliament. It has not passed
either house, and as soon as it does we will
receive a cable to that effect."
RECENT COLLEGE SONG BOOKS.
Among the latest of Hinds & Noble's
deservedly popular and fast-selling publica-
tions is the "Haverford College Song
Book," 112 pages, including 37 "Haver-
ford" songs; 41 general songs, 6 "gems
from college operas," and 12 class songs,
ranging from '70 to '05. The latter two
departments are a decided innovation, and
the whole collection embodies, as far as
possible, the spirit, life and traditions of
Haverford, and is edited by Elliott Field,
'97; Ralph Mellor, '99, and C. Linn Seiler,
'02.
Another is "Songs of Washington and
Jefferson College," compiled by W. C. Mc-
Clelland. Its 80 pages embrace 78 num-
bers—solos, duets and quartets—songs
which have been in favor at the college
founded and fostered by Thomas Jefferson
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE BUILDING,
'Sammy" (the hit of "The Wizard of Oz.">
' The Sun Dance."
'I'll be Busy all Next Week."
' There's Nobody just like You."
'The Boys in the Gallery for Mine."
= NEW YORK
SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE.
TWO BIG HITS OF THE SEASON
The Steeplechase March and Two-step
The Hit of the Season; played by Sousa and
more than four hundred bands.
Genevieve Dream Waltzes
Published by
GOETZ & CO.
81-87 Court Street
BROOKLYN, N. Y .
BAREUTHKR
SPECIAL"
$1.OO
MI order to introduce my instruction by mail on
the Cornet, I will make a special offer of $1.00 for
the first five lessons for the next thirty days only.
The other five lessons of the series will also be furnished to all who will take advantage of this offer for
S
MAX s. WITT.
Georgia Rose," "Moth and Flame," "The
Glow Worm and the Moth," in "Nancy
Brown;" and "I'm a General in a General
Sort of Way," one of the prominent hits
of "The Runaways." Besides he has two
numbers each in "Sons of Rest," and "The
Dixie Girl," Harry B. Smith's comedy
for Irene Bentley. At present Mr. Witt is
at work on a new musical comedy, a pro-
duction entirely his own, and for which
big things are expected.
Melville Ellis, whose "Pense D'Au-
tomne" is one of the hits of the new "Run-
aways," is working on the music for Ber-
tha Galland's new play "Dorothy Ver-
non."
"The Sun Dance."
42nd Street, near Broadway,
$1.00 extra.
on Jos. W.
writers for
of "Little
Publishers are busy only so far as the "pro-
fessionals" are concerned, but business with
dealers is very quiet. Several houses affirm
a rushing condition of things all along the
line, but these fortunate ones are very much
in the minority. Perhaps a fraction always
want the newspapers to believe they can
scarcely fill orders owing to the abnormal
demand, but as the manager, and sometimes
the "chief," generally hands out this informa-
tion with a "hot air" glitter in his eye, the
so-called news is evidently meant for profes-
sional consumption only.
The Great and Original Indian Characteristic
JOSEPH
WRITER.
CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLISHING FIELD.
SOL BLOOM
By
for the last one hundred years. Both of
these volumes are substantially bound, the
covers containing- the coat of arms of the
respective institutions in suitable color-
ings, and are a credit to this enterprising
house.
A l l t e n lessons for o n l y $ 2 . 0 0 .
J t J t j t j t j t j t j t j X j t j t j t j A j t j t
CHAMBERS SCHOOL FOR CORNET, 34 Ea,st 14th Street, New York City.
Hinds &» Noble, Publishers, 31 W/ijth $/„
N. Y.City, witt send you any of these books sub*
ject to approval. Enclose this advertisement.
Song* of A U the College* - •
Songs of the Eastern College* •
Songa of the Western College*
New Songs for Olee Clubs •
New gong* for Male Quartette* •
New Sobgs for Church Quartette*
Pieces That Have Taken Prizes •
Kent Piece* That Witt Take Prize*
Piece* for Every Occatjon •
3 Minute Declamations for College Men
3-Minute Readings for College Girls
How to Attract and Hold an Audienca
Palmer's New Parliamentary Manual
Pros and Cons, (Complete Debates)
Commencement Parts (Orations, Essays, etc.) 1.SO
Gunnison'* New Dialogues and Plaja
• 1.60
THE
MUSIC TRADE
37
REVIEW
In the World of Music Publishing'
LOUIS BERNSTEIN ON ENGLAND'S COPYRIGHT REFORMS.
An Interesting Chat With This Popular Publisher— Wholesale Losses Suffered by American Interests in
Great Britain—The New Copyright Bill Now Before the House of Lords and What it Means—
Isadore Witmark's Views.
Copyright matters are evidently not to the
liking of American publishers. Louis Bern-
stein, of Shapiro Bernstein & Co., who re-
turned from a trip abroad, and while away
visited the principal continental countries,
also intended to open a branch house in Lon-
don. Now this plan is held in abeyance until
the new copyright law, now before Parlia-
ment, is passed. Speaking of the situation
Tuesday Mr. Bernstein said: "Conditions in
Great Britain are especially bad so far as
copyright protection is concerned. The way
songs are pirated is a caution, and as the bulk
of these are of American origin all our pub-
lishers are feeling their losses keenly. The
English publishers make a house-to-house
canvass, not only in London, but all over the
kingdom, leave a batch of 25 pieces of all
the popular songs, and in a day or two a col-
lector calls and the pieces selected are
charged for at the rate of twopence each.
Isn't that great ? The more reputable British
publishers would prefer to have quick sellers,
rather than hits under these conditions, and
the small dealers are practically put out of
business.
"The new copyright law, which resembles
the American statute in some respects, has
passed the House of Lords and is expected
to go through the Commons in December,
imposes a fine of four shillings ($1.00) for
each printed copy found in the possession of
either a publisher, dealer or consumer, with
commitment to jail until the amount is paid.
The provisions of the proposed measure are
mandatory, and possession is presumptive
evidence of guilt. Of the hardship our house
alone—not to mention other leading publish-
ers—have suffered; fully 100,000 copies of
the 'Bird in the Gilded Cage' and 'Mr. Doo-
ley' have been printed in Great Britain and
for which we never received a penny. Abso-
lutely no recourse can be had under the law
now, and all of us must continue to be robbed
until the statute is amended; and there is no
use being in business over there until this is
accomplished."
Isadore Witmark, of M. Witmark .& Sons,
on having his attention called to the matter
A PROMINENT AND POPULAR
by The Review, said: "The bill in question
was returned by the House of Lords for cor-
Max S. Witt, who has been
rection. We are members ot an association Stern & Co.'s staff of song
over there whose main purpose is to push this eight years, is the author
law through Parliament. It has not passed
either house, and as soon as it does we will
receive a cable to that effect."
RECENT COLLEGE SONG BOOKS.
Among the latest of Hinds & Noble's
deservedly popular and fast-selling publica-
tions is the "Haverford College Song
Book," 112 pages, including 37 "Haver-
ford" songs; 41 general songs, 6 "gems
from college operas," and 12 class songs,
ranging from '70 to '05. The latter two
departments are a decided innovation, and
the whole collection embodies, as far as
possible, the spirit, life and traditions of
Haverford, and is edited by Elliott Field,
'97; Ralph Mellor, '99, and C. Linn Seiler,
'02.
Another is "Songs of Washington and
Jefferson College," compiled by W. C. Mc-
Clelland. Its 80 pages embrace 78 num-
bers—solos, duets and quartets—songs
which have been in favor at the college
founded and fostered by Thomas Jefferson
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE BUILDING,
'Sammy" (the hit of "The Wizard of Oz.">
' The Sun Dance."
'I'll be Busy all Next Week."
' There's Nobody just like You."
'The Boys in the Gallery for Mine."
= NEW YORK
SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE.
TWO BIG HITS OF THE SEASON
The Steeplechase March and Two-step
The Hit of the Season; played by Sousa and
more than four hundred bands.
Genevieve Dream Waltzes
Published by
GOETZ & CO.
81-87 Court Street
BROOKLYN, N. Y .
BAREUTHKR
SPECIAL"
$1.OO
MI order to introduce my instruction by mail on
the Cornet, I will make a special offer of $1.00 for
the first five lessons for the next thirty days only.
The other five lessons of the series will also be furnished to all who will take advantage of this offer for
S
MAX s. WITT.
Georgia Rose," "Moth and Flame," "The
Glow Worm and the Moth," in "Nancy
Brown;" and "I'm a General in a General
Sort of Way," one of the prominent hits
of "The Runaways." Besides he has two
numbers each in "Sons of Rest," and "The
Dixie Girl," Harry B. Smith's comedy
for Irene Bentley. At present Mr. Witt is
at work on a new musical comedy, a pro-
duction entirely his own, and for which
big things are expected.
Melville Ellis, whose "Pense D'Au-
tomne" is one of the hits of the new "Run-
aways," is working on the music for Ber-
tha Galland's new play "Dorothy Ver-
non."
"The Sun Dance."
42nd Street, near Broadway,
$1.00 extra.
on Jos. W.
writers for
of "Little
Publishers are busy only so far as the "pro-
fessionals" are concerned, but business with
dealers is very quiet. Several houses affirm
a rushing condition of things all along the
line, but these fortunate ones are very much
in the minority. Perhaps a fraction always
want the newspapers to believe they can
scarcely fill orders owing to the abnormal
demand, but as the manager, and sometimes
the "chief," generally hands out this informa-
tion with a "hot air" glitter in his eye, the
so-called news is evidently meant for profes-
sional consumption only.
The Great and Original Indian Characteristic
JOSEPH
WRITER.
CONDITIONS IN THE PUBLISHING FIELD.
SOL BLOOM
By
for the last one hundred years. Both of
these volumes are substantially bound, the
covers containing- the coat of arms of the
respective institutions in suitable color-
ings, and are a credit to this enterprising
house.
A l l t e n lessons for o n l y $ 2 . 0 0 .
J t J t j t j t j t j t j t j X j t j t j t j A j t j t
CHAMBERS SCHOOL FOR CORNET, 34 Ea,st 14th Street, New York City.
Hinds &» Noble, Publishers, 31 W/ijth $/„
N. Y.City, witt send you any of these books sub*
ject to approval. Enclose this advertisement.
Song* of A U the College* - •
Songs of the Eastern College* •
Songa of the Western College*
New Songs for Olee Clubs •
New gong* for Male Quartette* •
New Sobgs for Church Quartette*
Pieces That Have Taken Prizes •
Kent Piece* That Witt Take Prize*
Piece* for Every Occatjon •
3 Minute Declamations for College Men
3-Minute Readings for College Girls
How to Attract and Hold an Audienca
Palmer's New Parliamentary Manual
Pros and Cons, (Complete Debates)
Commencement Parts (Orations, Essays, etc.) 1.SO
Gunnison'* New Dialogues and Plaja
• 1.60
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