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only illegitimate, but that hereafter the so-called logue when in its prime. Among the recent is-
"bargain sale" ads. will run regular, with neither sues of the Haviland firm are: Vocal—"The Gum
tails nor strings attached or the possibility of a Shoe Man," by Chas. S. Taylor; "The Boy Who
"kicker" later on the same date. Perhaps this is Went Away," by Raymond A. Broune; "My Old
the beginning of the end in the pernicious sacri- Sweetheart," by Thurland Chattanay; "Every-
fice policy, but it is certain the fight is to a finish where," by Henry Frantzer.
Instrumental—
and that it must take a natural course and die "Cranberries," two-step, by George H. Bell; "On
out gradually. The co-operation of other publish- the Nile," by Fred H. Shepard.
ers is regarded as a farce, utterly impossible of
accomplishment for reasons inherent in the Another musical comedy success to be pub-
business; and that this proposal is neither desir- lished by Chas. K. Harris is "His Honor, the
able, practicable or even wise. Now, then, Mayor of the Bowery," starring the well-known
singing comedian, Dan McAvoy. The book and
what next?
lyrics are by George Totten Smith, and music
Raymond Brown has been attached to the writ- by George A. Nichols.
ing staff of Sol. Bloom. He has a "bunch" now
in for inspection of the censor with the eagle
The Oliver Ditson Co. issues this month a new
eye and the ever-ready blue pencil.
scng by the well-known writer, Arthur Trevel-
yan, "Love Lives Forever." It is in the popular
Several new illustrated ballads have been put vein; that is, the melody is not only simple and
on the market lately, but the two new numbers, singable, but the lilting refrain is distinctly
"The Sweetest Girl in Dixie" and "Nobody Seems catchy and "whistleable." The song will not
to Love Me Now," published by Shapiro, Remick only please a parlor audience, but will make a
& Co., are certainly in the front rank. Beauti- hit on the stage.
ful words, melody not easily forgotten, and slides
On the occasion of the visit of President Roose-
of the highest degree of excellence, combine to
make these numbers popular. Their success is velt to the World's Fair, St. Louis, on November
26 next, the Exposition Orchestra of eighty in-
counted upon as a foregone conclusion.
strumentalists will perform Rudolph Aronson's
Publishers unquestionably have much to con- latest composition, "Our President," march, dedi-
tend with writers who wish to sell their cake cated by permission to the Chief Executive.
and eat it as well. Eager to make contracts, at
the same time if they happen to produce an STERN & CO. SCORE AGAIN IN "HUMPTY
DUMPTY."
actual hit, not a few of the fraternity immedi-
ately start out to circumvent their signed agree-
The presentation of Klaw & Erlanger's mag-
ments. The favorite dodge is to claim that the
nificent
pantomime, "Humpty Dumpty," at the
melody was an early effort of their genius, tossed
off before they ever dreamed of the contract in New Amsterdam Theatre, November 14th, gives
form. An incident of this kind came under the Jos. W. Stern & Co. another successful Broadway
notice of The Review the other day, in which the production in which the music is published ex-
writer consulted a rival house as to his probable clusively by this enterprising house. The music
position in the matter. The words were con- of "Humpty Dumpty" was written solely by the
fessed to be of recent origin, but the music, the now world-famous authors and composers, Bob
writer stated, antedated the contract in question, Cole and the Johnson Bros., and they have suc-
and therefore why was he not entitled to do with ceeded in producing a series of songs, of which at
his own as he willed? This advice was given: least five are rated as certain to become popular,
"My boy, doubtless your contract called for every- namely, "My Mexico," "On Lalawanna's Shore,"
thing—words and music—during the term of the both sung by Maude Lillian Berri; "Sambo and
contract, and while, as you say, the music was Dinah," sung by Lillian Coleman and John Mc-
originated in the era preceding the date first Vey; "Pussy and the Bow-Wow," as sung by Nel-
mentioned in the instrument under consideration, lie Day and John McVey, and "Man! Man! Man!"
the words are undoubtedly the sole and exclu- sung by Frank Moulan. All together the produc-
sive property of the publisher figuring as one tion is an assured success, neither expense nor
of the high contracting parties. Now, then, you pains have been spared to make it the most
could not use the words, not even give them even sumptuous ever staged, and the musical numbers
to your own mother, and an injunction would are decidedly one of the most agreeable figures.
Weber & Rush's production, "Paris by Night,"
lie against either action if contemplated. When
the music was born is a matter for your own has just scored as big a hit in Chicago, as it made
conscience, in which the moral law is a weighty all summer in New York. Alfred Solman's songs,
vehicle of determination, or else the ordinary "The Girl With the Changeable Eyes" and "In
human tribunals might be called upon to adjudi- Sweet Loveland," continue to be the feature songs
cate." When the writer had retired with a "bug of the show.
May Irwin, who is starring this year in "Mrs.
in his ear," the Alcalde added, sub rosa: "That
is only one of many similar cases, and I have Black is Back," has had her usual good luck in
written too many contracts of this kind to ren- securing a record-breaking coon song hit. It is
der any other judgment, no matter who the pub- entitled "I Love To Two-Step With My Man," and
lisher may be; it is one of the bulwarks of the she is taking seven encores nightly on it. Stern
& Co. are publishing this song, as well as several
business."
other hits by its author, Hughie Cannen.
The rehearsals for the new opera in which
Through and by a contract entered into with
Lillian Russell is to star, entitled "Lady Teazle,"
J. H. Curtin, of New York City, the F. B. Havi-
are now well on the way, and the musical score
land Publishing Co. have entered into an agree-
by A. Baldwin Sloane (lyrics by John Kendrick
ment whereby they will act as exclusive and sole
Bangs) is already in the hands of Jos. W. Stern
selling agents for about eighteen songs formerly
& Co., who are to publish it.
published by the Howley, Dresser Co., and con-
sidered among the best sellers in the latter's cata-
PRODUCING THE LATEST SUCCESSES.
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
FISHING
EGYPT
PLAIN MAMIE O'HOOLEY
PEGGY BRADY
POLLY PRIM MARCH
SHAME ON YOU
FALL IN LINE
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
ISLE OF SPICE
SAMBO GIRL
JEWEL OF ASIA
TWO ROSES
MADCAP PRINCESS
RED FEATHER
Published by
JOS. W . STERN 6 CO.,
34 East 21st St., New York
CHICAGO
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
While the smaller stock companies in the lesser
cities are preparing to give their annual revivals
of "East Lynne" and "A Celebrated Case," the
Proctor stock companies are appearing in some
of the famous plays of the past few seasons. One
notable achievement was the presentation of "The
Stubbornness of Geraldine," in which Mary Man-
nering scored a distinct success. This was re-
produced entire with all of the original scenery,
including the famous ship effect, in which the en-
tire stage is set to represent the deck of a steamer
at sea; the deck pitching with a naturalness that
is most effective. "The Greatest Thing in the
World" is another recent capture and there are
negotiations now pending whereby other new
plays will be given to the stock company for use,
after which they will revert to their owners for
road production. A couple of weeks ago "The
Henrietta," the great Robson and Crane success,
was given its first stock production, and even
more notable achievements are now practically
assured. Zangwill's "Six Persons," produced at
Proctor's Fifth Avenue this week, marks another
forward movement at this enterprising house.
MANTEL KLEIN.
One of the youngest composers now before the
public, who has already achieved considerable
fame as an orchestral conductor, having been
honored with the post of leader at the new Ly-
ceum Theatre, New York, is Manuel Klein, whose
portrait heads this article.
Mr. Klein began his musical studies at a very
early age, but he is too modest to state when he
wrote his first composition, but the public have
heard of him from time to time as a performer
and conductor. His name was brought into
prominence as a composer when "Mr. Pickwick"
appeared, and so successfully was that comic
opera brought out by De Wolf Hopper that the
public wanted to hear another of equal merit.
The music of "Mr. Pickwick" was written by
Manuel Klein, the book by Charles Klein, and the
lyrics by Grant Stewart, and immediately after
the initial performance these three gentlemen
found themselves famous. Offers soon after came
from every source for Mr. Klein's services, but
he is not a composer to do his work carelessly;
consequently most of them were politely refused.
He found time, however, from his regular work
as conductor to write the incidental music to
"The Proud Prince," E. H. Sothern's play, and
to "Captain Barrington," in which Charles Rich-
man is a star. Mr. Klein also wrote a song for
Mr. Richman, entitled "Here's to the Loved Ones
at Home," which he sings with a great deal of
fire and spirit. It is a soldier song of unusual
merit and is encored nightly. Another song of
Mr. Klein's, which is sung in "The Girl From
Dixey," with good effect, is called 'When I Look
Into Those Lovey, Dovey Eyes."
A work which will bring him many new friends
and which will be hailed with delight by musical
and literary circles everywhere, is a new comic
opera which Mr. Klein is writing in collaboration
with John Kendrick Bangs, the famous humor-
ist and author. It will, no doubt, be the sensa-
tion of the season. No title has as yet been given
to the new comic opera; or, at least, the public
has not been let into the secret of its name.
M. Witmark & Sons, New York, who are Mr.
Klein's exclusive publishers will handle all the
musical scores and songs of this work, which is
sure to become famous.