Music Trade Review
Issue: 1905 Vol. 41 N. 16 - Page 43
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THE MUSIC TRADE
43
REVIEW
Couchois' testimony in his own defense, in which
he admitted printing and selling the music in
point.
Not an Unfavorable Report from Any Section
Couchois was remanded to prison by the Court
of the Country—Some Complaints About an
after his acquittal, to await the decision of the
Overflow of Popular Music.
ARRANGING SELLING PRICE
Court of Special Sessions in the "Hearts and
Business with the publishers has suffered no Of Music—Milwaukee Dealers Take Commend- Flowers" case, for (he alleged counterfeiting of
setback the past week; on the contrary, there is
able Move—Schirmer's Action in New which he is charged with violating the New York
Penal Code. This suit involves the printing and
evidence of its being even better, if sales and re-
York Being Well Supported.
sale of music as merchandise as contradistin-
ports of sales may be accepted. A number of
guished
from its position under the Federal copy-
productions have had their premiere recently, not
When the dealers of Milwaukee, Wis., organ-
only in me metropolis, but in other cities of the ized, a selling rate and discounts were formulated right act. Briefs are to be filed Tuesday.
country, and the "frosts" are remarkably few. on classical and educational music and editions,
MR. WIEE'S SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
To be sure, the majority have not scored heavily, but popular music was left for a subsequent meet-
though their reception has been quite flattering, ing. Last week in conjunction with the depart-
A. E. Wier, manager music department Hinds,
and not a few of the vocal numbers are proving ment stores, it was agreed that one special sales Noble & Eldredge, New York, regarding the trip
good sellers. Then, again, others have been in- day weekly, of their own selection, will be al- which he just completed through New England,
stant successes and appear to have staying quali- lowed these establishments, with the stipulation
said: "Of course, as you know, the
ties. The season may be said to have just opened, that not more than ten copies of different pieces
New England States abound in col-
and therefore the musical comedies yet to come should be sold, and these at 19 cents a copy. On
leges, and there is a particularly
are referred to by houses controlling the pub- all other days the following schedule was ar-
good territory for the sale of our
lishing privileges as winners, a prediction which ranged: Music listed at 50 cents to be sold at not
books. Still, I wasn't prepared to
The Review earnestly wishes will be realized.
less than 23 cents; 60-cent music at 28 cents, and
be received so cordially by the dif-
Among jobbers trade is splendid, and constant- 75-cent music at 35 cents.
ferent dealers, until I found out
ly increasing, and it looks as if they must neces-
No house will now give a larger discount than
that they all have a remarkably
sarily score heavily this fall. With a majority of
50 per cent, to teachers or the public. Formerly good opinion of our music books as fast sellers,
prominent dealers they protest strongly against discounts of 50 and 20 per cent, were given. Eng- and they didn't hesitate a bit, almost to a man,
the publication of so much popular music—one lish sheet music publications will not be sold to giving me fine orders. Of course, the 'Most Popu-
piece crowding the other to the wall much more city trade at less than 40 per cent, discount. No lar College Songs,' is the strongest folio we have,
rapidly than their merit and prospective selling more than 50 per cent, on all German publica- and our 'Songs of All the Colleges' is another
qualities would seem to warrant. However, this tions will be allowed teachers or the public. Edi- good seller. I had a very successful trip and
is so old a story, and its recital so little heeded tions will not be sold at less than 40 per cent, dis- shall look forward with pleasure to visiting the
that probably it would be like damming Niagara count. Not less than 25 per cent, discount will be same territory again in a few months."
to attempt a curtailment of this everlasting flow allowed on octavo music. No music will be fur-
DEATH OF JOHN NAU.
from the publishers' presses. It is an intolerable nished free of transportation charges. In the fu-
nuisance, nevertheless, considered from a strictly ture 50-cent folios will be sold for 50 cents in-
(Special to The Review.)
business point, but the anxiety to make a hit is stead of for 40 cents. It has been decided to allow
Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 16, 1905.
a ruling passion.
no discount to colleges or schools on music sold
John W. Nau, of the Nau & Schmidt Music Co.,
The Review, in its interviews with leading pub- to teachers.
died suddenly yesterday at his home here. Mr.
lishers and jobbers, found a unanimity of opin-
This scale of prices on all classes of music Nau was a comparatively young man, being only
ion concerning business and the outlook. One went into effect at once.
40 years of age, but he had acquired an eminence
of the best posted said: "There is little to add
In New York, as announced exclusively in The in the trade that made him one of the most con-
about trade in general, excepting that no one can Review, G. Schirmer has invited the trade to co- spicuous figures in the Northwest. For a num-
file any reasonable complaint, and tell the truth. operate with them on a scale of prices for reprints ber of years he had charge of the sheet music de-
Each of us have our own publications in hand, on non-copyrighted music. An agreement embody- partment, of'the Rohlfing Sons Music Co., leav-
and reasonably believe they are the best sellers, ing this proposed schedule was distributed, ac- ing there to create a similar enterprise for Jo-
companied by an explanatory letter, and about seph Flanner, and finally embarking in business
fifty affirming signatures from representative for himself. He had only last week taken an ac-
houses have been received. Publishers of popu- tive part in the organization of the new Milwau-
lar music, while warmly in favor of establishing kee Music Dealers' Association, and his unex-
a selling rate, speaking as individuals, have taken pected death comes as a shock to a large circle
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
no steps, however, in this direction.
of social and trade friends and connections.
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
NO CUT PRICES HERE.
We publish "Blue Bell." "Feelln' for
G. J. COUCHOIS ACQUITTED
You." "What the Brass Band Played"
Willis Woodward & Co., so the information
and other big hits.
On Charge of Grand Larceny Preferred by F. runs, this week refused an order of 10,000 copies
Let us get In touch with you write us.
of "The Juggler," George Rosey's great two-step,
W. Helmick.
from one of the largest jobbing houses in the
After a trial of four days before a jury, in the country, on the difference of a half cent a copy.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
Court of General Sessions, New York, Garrett J. "Doctor" Teschner believes this is unprecedented.
Couchois was acquitted Monday on the charge of
grand larceny preferred by Fred W. Helmick, for-
THE SELLING MARCH SONG OF 1905
mer manager of the Enterprise Music Supply Co.
The transaction involved the sale of 8,000 al-
leged spurious copies of "The Holy City" by the
Announce the Publication of
Other Hits
defendant, on which the complainant had ad-
Klssss,
Easy Street,
George Rosey's
vanced $300, the details of which have already
Roses at Twilight,
The Mormon Coon,
been published by The Review. The matter of
Latest and Greatest Two Step
A Bit O' Blarney,
Get Happy,
copyright or the illegal printing of the music
There's a Clook Upon the Mantel
Striking I, 2, 3.
had no bearing on the case, as Judge Foster
PUBLI8HED BY
charged; the contention being whether Couchois
had misled Helmick in consummating the sale,
and on this question of fact the jury decided in
Special Rate to October 15th. I9O5
favor of the accused after being out a half hour.
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
80 PER CENT. FROM LIST PRICE
The most sensational feature of the trial was
BUSHSESS CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
but all of the influential firms are doing well, and
expect to continue along these lines for some
time to come."
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
WILLIS WOODWARD 6 CO.
"GOODBYE DIXIE'DEAR"
"The Juggler"
SOL BLOOM
SURE SELLERS !
From ttve latest operatic novelty.
SURE SELLERS X
Book by Harry B. Smith « M I S S D O L L Y D O L L A R S ** Music by Victor Herbert
Now Having a Brilliant Run at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York
The Self-Made Family.
An Educated Fool.
Dolly Dollars. (Song.)
If a All in the Book, Y ou Know !
(Ollendorf Duet.)
Selection.
March.
Wltmark Building
NEW
Y O K K
VOCAL
My Fair Unknown.
Life's Masquerade. (Quartette.)
A Woman is Only a Woman (But
a Good Cigar 1B a Smoke).
American Music (Song.)
INSTRUMENTAL
Entr' Acte.
Waltzes.
Queen of the Ring. (Circus Song.)
Just Get Out and Walk.
The Moth and the Moon Walks
(Song.)
An American Heiress. (Song.)
1VI. Witmark & S o n s
the Harvest
Is Shining on the River
When When
the Evening
Breeze Moon
is
Peter Piper March
Sighing Home, Sweet Home
Shame on You
And the World Goes on Dearie
Down Where the Silvery
Mohawk Flows
My Heart's To-Nlght in
Tennessee
Bltf Indian Chief Milo
Duke of Duluth
Isle of Spice
Lady Teazle White Cat
THE CATCH OF THE SEASON
Published by
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
34 East Zlst S t , N«w York
Happyland
Red Feather
Landers.
Score.
Order Immediately; They'll surely be oalled for.
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
Schiller Building
CHICAGO. ILL.
Moonshine
Peter Pan
THE MUSIC TRADE
43
REVIEW
Couchois' testimony in his own defense, in which
he admitted printing and selling the music in
point.
Not an Unfavorable Report from Any Section
Couchois was remanded to prison by the Court
of the Country—Some Complaints About an
after his acquittal, to await the decision of the
Overflow of Popular Music.
ARRANGING SELLING PRICE
Court of Special Sessions in the "Hearts and
Business with the publishers has suffered no Of Music—Milwaukee Dealers Take Commend- Flowers" case, for (he alleged counterfeiting of
setback the past week; on the contrary, there is
able Move—Schirmer's Action in New which he is charged with violating the New York
Penal Code. This suit involves the printing and
evidence of its being even better, if sales and re-
York Being Well Supported.
sale of music as merchandise as contradistin-
ports of sales may be accepted. A number of
guished
from its position under the Federal copy-
productions have had their premiere recently, not
When the dealers of Milwaukee, Wis., organ-
only in me metropolis, but in other cities of the ized, a selling rate and discounts were formulated right act. Briefs are to be filed Tuesday.
country, and the "frosts" are remarkably few. on classical and educational music and editions,
MR. WIEE'S SUCCESSFUL TRIP.
To be sure, the majority have not scored heavily, but popular music was left for a subsequent meet-
though their reception has been quite flattering, ing. Last week in conjunction with the depart-
A. E. Wier, manager music department Hinds,
and not a few of the vocal numbers are proving ment stores, it was agreed that one special sales Noble & Eldredge, New York, regarding the trip
good sellers. Then, again, others have been in- day weekly, of their own selection, will be al- which he just completed through New England,
stant successes and appear to have staying quali- lowed these establishments, with the stipulation
said: "Of course, as you know, the
ties. The season may be said to have just opened, that not more than ten copies of different pieces
New England States abound in col-
and therefore the musical comedies yet to come should be sold, and these at 19 cents a copy. On
leges, and there is a particularly
are referred to by houses controlling the pub- all other days the following schedule was ar-
good territory for the sale of our
lishing privileges as winners, a prediction which ranged: Music listed at 50 cents to be sold at not
books. Still, I wasn't prepared to
The Review earnestly wishes will be realized.
less than 23 cents; 60-cent music at 28 cents, and
be received so cordially by the dif-
Among jobbers trade is splendid, and constant- 75-cent music at 35 cents.
ferent dealers, until I found out
ly increasing, and it looks as if they must neces-
No house will now give a larger discount than
that they all have a remarkably
sarily score heavily this fall. With a majority of
50 per cent, to teachers or the public. Formerly good opinion of our music books as fast sellers,
prominent dealers they protest strongly against discounts of 50 and 20 per cent, were given. Eng- and they didn't hesitate a bit, almost to a man,
the publication of so much popular music—one lish sheet music publications will not be sold to giving me fine orders. Of course, the 'Most Popu-
piece crowding the other to the wall much more city trade at less than 40 per cent, discount. No lar College Songs,' is the strongest folio we have,
rapidly than their merit and prospective selling more than 50 per cent, on all German publica- and our 'Songs of All the Colleges' is another
qualities would seem to warrant. However, this tions will be allowed teachers or the public. Edi- good seller. I had a very successful trip and
is so old a story, and its recital so little heeded tions will not be sold at less than 40 per cent, dis- shall look forward with pleasure to visiting the
that probably it would be like damming Niagara count. Not less than 25 per cent, discount will be same territory again in a few months."
to attempt a curtailment of this everlasting flow allowed on octavo music. No music will be fur-
DEATH OF JOHN NAU.
from the publishers' presses. It is an intolerable nished free of transportation charges. In the fu-
nuisance, nevertheless, considered from a strictly ture 50-cent folios will be sold for 50 cents in-
(Special to The Review.)
business point, but the anxiety to make a hit is stead of for 40 cents. It has been decided to allow
Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 16, 1905.
a ruling passion.
no discount to colleges or schools on music sold
John W. Nau, of the Nau & Schmidt Music Co.,
The Review, in its interviews with leading pub- to teachers.
died suddenly yesterday at his home here. Mr.
lishers and jobbers, found a unanimity of opin-
This scale of prices on all classes of music Nau was a comparatively young man, being only
ion concerning business and the outlook. One went into effect at once.
40 years of age, but he had acquired an eminence
of the best posted said: "There is little to add
In New York, as announced exclusively in The in the trade that made him one of the most con-
about trade in general, excepting that no one can Review, G. Schirmer has invited the trade to co- spicuous figures in the Northwest. For a num-
file any reasonable complaint, and tell the truth. operate with them on a scale of prices for reprints ber of years he had charge of the sheet music de-
Each of us have our own publications in hand, on non-copyrighted music. An agreement embody- partment, of'the Rohlfing Sons Music Co., leav-
and reasonably believe they are the best sellers, ing this proposed schedule was distributed, ac- ing there to create a similar enterprise for Jo-
companied by an explanatory letter, and about seph Flanner, and finally embarking in business
fifty affirming signatures from representative for himself. He had only last week taken an ac-
houses have been received. Publishers of popu- tive part in the organization of the new Milwau-
lar music, while warmly in favor of establishing kee Music Dealers' Association, and his unex-
a selling rate, speaking as individuals, have taken pected death comes as a shock to a large circle
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
no steps, however, in this direction.
of social and trade friends and connections.
you with any quantity of our new
thematic catalogues without charge.
NO CUT PRICES HERE.
We publish "Blue Bell." "Feelln' for
G. J. COUCHOIS ACQUITTED
You." "What the Brass Band Played"
Willis Woodward & Co., so the information
and other big hits.
On Charge of Grand Larceny Preferred by F. runs, this week refused an order of 10,000 copies
Let us get In touch with you write us.
of "The Juggler," George Rosey's great two-step,
W. Helmick.
from one of the largest jobbing houses in the
After a trial of four days before a jury, in the country, on the difference of a half cent a copy.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
Court of General Sessions, New York, Garrett J. "Doctor" Teschner believes this is unprecedented.
Couchois was acquitted Monday on the charge of
grand larceny preferred by Fred W. Helmick, for-
THE SELLING MARCH SONG OF 1905
mer manager of the Enterprise Music Supply Co.
The transaction involved the sale of 8,000 al-
leged spurious copies of "The Holy City" by the
Announce the Publication of
Other Hits
defendant, on which the complainant had ad-
Klssss,
Easy Street,
George Rosey's
vanced $300, the details of which have already
Roses at Twilight,
The Mormon Coon,
been published by The Review. The matter of
Latest and Greatest Two Step
A Bit O' Blarney,
Get Happy,
copyright or the illegal printing of the music
There's a Clook Upon the Mantel
Striking I, 2, 3.
had no bearing on the case, as Judge Foster
PUBLI8HED BY
charged; the contention being whether Couchois
had misled Helmick in consummating the sale,
and on this question of fact the jury decided in
Special Rate to October 15th. I9O5
favor of the accused after being out a half hour.
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
80 PER CENT. FROM LIST PRICE
The most sensational feature of the trial was
BUSHSESS CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
but all of the influential firms are doing well, and
expect to continue along these lines for some
time to come."
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
WILLIS WOODWARD 6 CO.
"GOODBYE DIXIE'DEAR"
"The Juggler"
SOL BLOOM
SURE SELLERS !
From ttve latest operatic novelty.
SURE SELLERS X
Book by Harry B. Smith « M I S S D O L L Y D O L L A R S ** Music by Victor Herbert
Now Having a Brilliant Run at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York
The Self-Made Family.
An Educated Fool.
Dolly Dollars. (Song.)
If a All in the Book, Y ou Know !
(Ollendorf Duet.)
Selection.
March.
Wltmark Building
NEW
Y O K K
VOCAL
My Fair Unknown.
Life's Masquerade. (Quartette.)
A Woman is Only a Woman (But
a Good Cigar 1B a Smoke).
American Music (Song.)
INSTRUMENTAL
Entr' Acte.
Waltzes.
Queen of the Ring. (Circus Song.)
Just Get Out and Walk.
The Moth and the Moon Walks
(Song.)
An American Heiress. (Song.)
1VI. Witmark & S o n s
the Harvest
Is Shining on the River
When When
the Evening
Breeze Moon
is
Peter Piper March
Sighing Home, Sweet Home
Shame on You
And the World Goes on Dearie
Down Where the Silvery
Mohawk Flows
My Heart's To-Nlght in
Tennessee
Bltf Indian Chief Milo
Duke of Duluth
Isle of Spice
Lady Teazle White Cat
THE CATCH OF THE SEASON
Published by
JOS. W. STERN 6 CO.,
34 East Zlst S t , N«w York
Happyland
Red Feather
Landers.
Score.
Order Immediately; They'll surely be oalled for.
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
Schiller Building
CHICAGO. ILL.
Moonshine
Peter Pan
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