Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 38 N. 5 - Page 12
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THE
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Rumors of Changes and Consolidations General on
Account of the Aeolian-Weber Combination—
Some Remarks on This Subject—Byron Mauzy
East—Sherman, Clay's Great Aeolian and An-
gelus Business—This Progressive House Se-
cures Larger Quarters in Oakland.
[Special to The Review.]
San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 21, 1904.
The usual "after-Christmas" quiet is on in
'Frisco. But this does not last long nor is it
of very great dimensions, as there is always
a class of trade here that keeps things going
in every season. The news items that are
true and those likely to be otherwise are very
closely intertwined and many things are told
as news by others who are in no way inter-
ested.
As usual, Wiley B. Allen started the ball
rolling by buying out the old Zeno Mauvais
Music Co., but as Mr. Stedman and most of
the working force go along it is safe to as-
sume that Mr. Allen will not concern himself
much with his new purchase, as he has been
out of the sheet music business long enough
to know what his liberty feels like, and the en-
tire scheme is more likely to be simply a mat-
ter of consolidation for the sake of reducing
rentals.
Mr. Allen, as every one else, is on the qui
vivc because rumors are thick and fast anent
Weber-Aeolian affairs in this city. There is
perhaps no point in the country that seems
harder of adjustment than does the Pacific
coast, and a change anywhere would affect
things as far as Portland and Seattle, if not
further.
Henry J. Eilers, who is identified with the
Weber piano and the Aeolian in Oregon, has
neither in this city, but Mr. Eilers is a favor-
ite with both factions, and it is insinuated
that his chances are good. On the other hand,
Kohler & Chase have had the pianola and
aeolian interests in their charge for years, and
through the perseverance and the ability of
George Green this house has made a splendid
record with the aeolian. And it is a house of
such financial importance that it is hard to
conceive it possible that the seolian people
would remove such an agency.
Clark Wise has made a very fine showing
for the Weber piano in San Francisco, and
it would not be surprising if there was some-
thing in the rumor of consolidation that is in
the air. Some say that consolidation, which
is regarded as certain, will be between Clark
Wise and Henry Eilers, and others have it
that it is to be Clark Wise with Kohler &
Chase. The last is hardly believed feasible,
as this would disturb the Knabe relations
which have existed with Kohler & Chase for
a great many years. One thing is certain, and
it is that everybody that is speculating upon
these things is interested in this, but your cor-
respondent assures you that nothing is defi-
nite, notwithstanding all rumors that have
the matter "cut and dried."
Byron Mauzy, one of the livest of 'Frisco
piano men, has left for New York—in fact,
he should be due there now. Mr. Mauzy has
a fine establishment and his determination to
manufacture out here seems to be a success-
ful enterprise, as it can no longer be called a
venture. He is a Sohmer enthusiast clear
through, and as much can be said of him
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
regarding his own work. He has shown
what determination can do, as his business
stands for that.
Mr. Mauzy does a very
large business withe Sohmer piano and the
Cecilian is also remarkably well placed with
him.
Sherman, Clay & Co. are at last settled in a
store which, while practically new, was built
around them without calling a halt in the
very busy life of this great house.
Their
Steinway business has been very satisfactory
this season, and the trade in the new Angelus
styles has gone beyond all expectations.
Young Van Yonx, a brother of the well-
known New York tenor, plays the instrument
in a masterly way and contributes much to
the success that it has had.
A five years' lease of the two stores at
the southeast corner of Thirteenth and
Broadway in Oakland was signed this week
by Sherman, Clay & Co. The price for the
five years is understood to be $33,000 or $550
per month, which is a tolerably handsome
figure for that location. The corner store is
already occupied by the music firm. Posses-
sion of the second store cannot be secured till
the first of June. Growth of business is as-
signed as the cause, compelling the renting
of larger quarters. It is planned to fix up the
two stores as the most handsome music and
piano house on the coast.
NOVEL DEFENCE IN REPLEVIN SUIT.
Claims That Agreement Was Signed on Sunday
and is Thereby Illegal—Litigation With Many
Complications.
[Special to The Review.]
Newark, N. J., Jan. 25, 1904.
A replevin suit, brought by George
Schleicher, piano manufacturer of New
York, against Nathan Snyder to recover
a piano purchased on the instalment plan
on which $35 had been paid, was tried in
the First District Court yesterday after-
noon, and because of the complications
which arose Judge Elwood E. Harris re-
served decision in the case. The piano
was purchased from one of Schleicher's
agents November 15 last and it developed
that the agreement under which Snyder
purchased it was signed the following day,
which fell on Sunday. The defence set
up that the agreement was illegal because
it was signed on a Sunday. Edward I.
Croll, counsel for the plaintiff, told the
court that the defendant had caused the ar-
rest of Michael Meyer on a charge of as-
sault and battery, and the defence intro-
duced testimony that Abraham Tochberg,
one of its witnesses, had been arrested on
a charge of embezzlement, made by the
plaintiff. The piano is valued at $200.
DEATH OF SHELDON R. NORTON.
Sheldon R. Norton, a piano salesman for
many years and lately a piano tuner for a
Newark firm, died suddenly on Thursday in
Elizabeth, N. J., from heart disease. Mr.
Norton was fifty-five years old, and un-
married.
He owned a farm at Scotch
Plains, where the interment took place.
CINCINNATI DEALER ASSIGNS.
P. Phillips, dealer in musical instruments
and jewelry, at 1419 Vine street, Cincinnati,
C , made an assignment Saturday to H. R.
Friedmann, assets $500, liabilities, $1,500.
ABOUT THE. HOBART M. CABLE.
Some Well Considered Remarks on This Celebrated
Piano from the Hartford (Conn.) Post, Jan. 16,
1904.
How many people buy more than one piano
in a life time ? Very few. Care should there-
fore be exercised in its selection. The pur-
chaser of a Hobart M. Cable piano, however,
only needs to be perfectly sure he is getting a
genuine Hobart M. Cable, for there are pianos
of a similar name trying to masquerade under
the world-wide reputation gained by this
piano, for which Ludlow Barker & Co. have
tiie sole agency for this vicinity. The full
name, Hobart M. Cable, is on every instru-
ment. A notable arrival of Hobart M. Ca-
ble's will attract much interest. For 18 years
the makers have been perfecting the scale un-
til it is noted for its equality of tone equal to
a parlor grand. This piano will stand in
tune so long that it is to be recommended to
out-of-town people who would find it incon-
venient to bring a tuner too frequently to take
care of it. One that has stood for over a
year without tuning was recently used at a
concert.
WHAT VANDERBILT ORDERED.
Desired to Purchase a Few Small Instruments But
Supplied With a Whole Carload Ranging From
a Jewsharp to a Grand Piano.
[Special to The Review.]
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 25, 1904.
When W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and a party
of his friends arrived here to-day on their
way to Ormond, Fla., where they are to
witness the automobile races on the beach,
Lhey found awaiting their inspection near-
ly everything musical, from a jewsharp to
a grand piano. This was because a local
music house had received a telegram, sent
by Mr. Vanderbilt from Garnett, S. C, di-
recting that the train be met with a "flute,
mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc."
That "etc.," caused all the trouble. The
music people thought Mr. Vanderbilt must
desire to have all kinds of instruments de-
livered at his car. Mr Vanderbilt met the
situation with a laugh.
"Why, by 'etc.,' I only meant the strings
and a few pieces of rag," he said. "I have
a little party of friends that like to be
amused in other ways than with automo-
biles. Besides, the automobiles are not
running all the while. As I don't happen
to have Sousa's band along you may take
back all but the flute, mandolin, guitar and
banjo."
CHANGE IN BARTLETT MUSIC CO.
[Special to The Review.]
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 2$, 1904.
S. A. Brown has disposed of his interest
in the Bartlett Music Co. to his partners,
H. E. Bartlett and J. F. Salyer. For some
time Mr. Brown has not been in the best
of health, and he deemed it best to take a
rest. The firm has done over $400,000 in
business in the past year, the largest in its
history. Mr. Brown may go into business
later if his health permits.
Mr. Salyer, secretary of the company, now
has the principal interest in this prosperous
company, and his numerous friends have
tendered him their congratulations.
THE
12
FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Rumors of Changes and Consolidations General on
Account of the Aeolian-Weber Combination—
Some Remarks on This Subject—Byron Mauzy
East—Sherman, Clay's Great Aeolian and An-
gelus Business—This Progressive House Se-
cures Larger Quarters in Oakland.
[Special to The Review.]
San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 21, 1904.
The usual "after-Christmas" quiet is on in
'Frisco. But this does not last long nor is it
of very great dimensions, as there is always
a class of trade here that keeps things going
in every season. The news items that are
true and those likely to be otherwise are very
closely intertwined and many things are told
as news by others who are in no way inter-
ested.
As usual, Wiley B. Allen started the ball
rolling by buying out the old Zeno Mauvais
Music Co., but as Mr. Stedman and most of
the working force go along it is safe to as-
sume that Mr. Allen will not concern himself
much with his new purchase, as he has been
out of the sheet music business long enough
to know what his liberty feels like, and the en-
tire scheme is more likely to be simply a mat-
ter of consolidation for the sake of reducing
rentals.
Mr. Allen, as every one else, is on the qui
vivc because rumors are thick and fast anent
Weber-Aeolian affairs in this city. There is
perhaps no point in the country that seems
harder of adjustment than does the Pacific
coast, and a change anywhere would affect
things as far as Portland and Seattle, if not
further.
Henry J. Eilers, who is identified with the
Weber piano and the Aeolian in Oregon, has
neither in this city, but Mr. Eilers is a favor-
ite with both factions, and it is insinuated
that his chances are good. On the other hand,
Kohler & Chase have had the pianola and
aeolian interests in their charge for years, and
through the perseverance and the ability of
George Green this house has made a splendid
record with the aeolian. And it is a house of
such financial importance that it is hard to
conceive it possible that the seolian people
would remove such an agency.
Clark Wise has made a very fine showing
for the Weber piano in San Francisco, and
it would not be surprising if there was some-
thing in the rumor of consolidation that is in
the air. Some say that consolidation, which
is regarded as certain, will be between Clark
Wise and Henry Eilers, and others have it
that it is to be Clark Wise with Kohler &
Chase. The last is hardly believed feasible,
as this would disturb the Knabe relations
which have existed with Kohler & Chase for
a great many years. One thing is certain, and
it is that everybody that is speculating upon
these things is interested in this, but your cor-
respondent assures you that nothing is defi-
nite, notwithstanding all rumors that have
the matter "cut and dried."
Byron Mauzy, one of the livest of 'Frisco
piano men, has left for New York—in fact,
he should be due there now. Mr. Mauzy has
a fine establishment and his determination to
manufacture out here seems to be a success-
ful enterprise, as it can no longer be called a
venture. He is a Sohmer enthusiast clear
through, and as much can be said of him
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
regarding his own work. He has shown
what determination can do, as his business
stands for that.
Mr. Mauzy does a very
large business withe Sohmer piano and the
Cecilian is also remarkably well placed with
him.
Sherman, Clay & Co. are at last settled in a
store which, while practically new, was built
around them without calling a halt in the
very busy life of this great house.
Their
Steinway business has been very satisfactory
this season, and the trade in the new Angelus
styles has gone beyond all expectations.
Young Van Yonx, a brother of the well-
known New York tenor, plays the instrument
in a masterly way and contributes much to
the success that it has had.
A five years' lease of the two stores at
the southeast corner of Thirteenth and
Broadway in Oakland was signed this week
by Sherman, Clay & Co. The price for the
five years is understood to be $33,000 or $550
per month, which is a tolerably handsome
figure for that location. The corner store is
already occupied by the music firm. Posses-
sion of the second store cannot be secured till
the first of June. Growth of business is as-
signed as the cause, compelling the renting
of larger quarters. It is planned to fix up the
two stores as the most handsome music and
piano house on the coast.
NOVEL DEFENCE IN REPLEVIN SUIT.
Claims That Agreement Was Signed on Sunday
and is Thereby Illegal—Litigation With Many
Complications.
[Special to The Review.]
Newark, N. J., Jan. 25, 1904.
A replevin suit, brought by George
Schleicher, piano manufacturer of New
York, against Nathan Snyder to recover
a piano purchased on the instalment plan
on which $35 had been paid, was tried in
the First District Court yesterday after-
noon, and because of the complications
which arose Judge Elwood E. Harris re-
served decision in the case. The piano
was purchased from one of Schleicher's
agents November 15 last and it developed
that the agreement under which Snyder
purchased it was signed the following day,
which fell on Sunday. The defence set
up that the agreement was illegal because
it was signed on a Sunday. Edward I.
Croll, counsel for the plaintiff, told the
court that the defendant had caused the ar-
rest of Michael Meyer on a charge of as-
sault and battery, and the defence intro-
duced testimony that Abraham Tochberg,
one of its witnesses, had been arrested on
a charge of embezzlement, made by the
plaintiff. The piano is valued at $200.
DEATH OF SHELDON R. NORTON.
Sheldon R. Norton, a piano salesman for
many years and lately a piano tuner for a
Newark firm, died suddenly on Thursday in
Elizabeth, N. J., from heart disease. Mr.
Norton was fifty-five years old, and un-
married.
He owned a farm at Scotch
Plains, where the interment took place.
CINCINNATI DEALER ASSIGNS.
P. Phillips, dealer in musical instruments
and jewelry, at 1419 Vine street, Cincinnati,
C , made an assignment Saturday to H. R.
Friedmann, assets $500, liabilities, $1,500.
ABOUT THE. HOBART M. CABLE.
Some Well Considered Remarks on This Celebrated
Piano from the Hartford (Conn.) Post, Jan. 16,
1904.
How many people buy more than one piano
in a life time ? Very few. Care should there-
fore be exercised in its selection. The pur-
chaser of a Hobart M. Cable piano, however,
only needs to be perfectly sure he is getting a
genuine Hobart M. Cable, for there are pianos
of a similar name trying to masquerade under
the world-wide reputation gained by this
piano, for which Ludlow Barker & Co. have
tiie sole agency for this vicinity. The full
name, Hobart M. Cable, is on every instru-
ment. A notable arrival of Hobart M. Ca-
ble's will attract much interest. For 18 years
the makers have been perfecting the scale un-
til it is noted for its equality of tone equal to
a parlor grand. This piano will stand in
tune so long that it is to be recommended to
out-of-town people who would find it incon-
venient to bring a tuner too frequently to take
care of it. One that has stood for over a
year without tuning was recently used at a
concert.
WHAT VANDERBILT ORDERED.
Desired to Purchase a Few Small Instruments But
Supplied With a Whole Carload Ranging From
a Jewsharp to a Grand Piano.
[Special to The Review.]
Savannah, Ga., Jan. 25, 1904.
When W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and a party
of his friends arrived here to-day on their
way to Ormond, Fla., where they are to
witness the automobile races on the beach,
Lhey found awaiting their inspection near-
ly everything musical, from a jewsharp to
a grand piano. This was because a local
music house had received a telegram, sent
by Mr. Vanderbilt from Garnett, S. C, di-
recting that the train be met with a "flute,
mandolin, guitar, banjo, etc."
That "etc.," caused all the trouble. The
music people thought Mr. Vanderbilt must
desire to have all kinds of instruments de-
livered at his car. Mr Vanderbilt met the
situation with a laugh.
"Why, by 'etc.,' I only meant the strings
and a few pieces of rag," he said. "I have
a little party of friends that like to be
amused in other ways than with automo-
biles. Besides, the automobiles are not
running all the while. As I don't happen
to have Sousa's band along you may take
back all but the flute, mandolin, guitar and
banjo."
CHANGE IN BARTLETT MUSIC CO.
[Special to The Review.]
Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 2$, 1904.
S. A. Brown has disposed of his interest
in the Bartlett Music Co. to his partners,
H. E. Bartlett and J. F. Salyer. For some
time Mr. Brown has not been in the best
of health, and he deemed it best to take a
rest. The firm has done over $400,000 in
business in the past year, the largest in its
history. Mr. Brown may go into business
later if his health permits.
Mr. Salyer, secretary of the company, now
has the principal interest in this prosperous
company, and his numerous friends have
tendered him their congratulations.
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