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MUSIC TRADE
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interests of the firm. It is needless to enumerate
BUSY DAYS AT WITMARK'S
all the places and occasions at and on which the
In running down the alleged piracy of music Witmark publications have been featured in that A Long Line of Productions Ready for the Sea-
great secrecy has been observed by all concerned. section of the country, thanks to Mr. Larkins' ef-
son About to Open.
It now appears the whole bag of tricks is in the forts, as it is only sufficient to mention that the
legal toils, and will be closed in on at will. Dis- leading musical organizations there are playing
These are unusually busy days at the Witmark
trict Attorney Jerome has assigned one of his the brightest numbers in a catalogue considered Building. The theatrical season of 1905-6 is
brightest assistants to aid Counsellor Burkan, the largest, most diverse and brilliant in the rapidly approaching-, which means that, in addi-
and all concerned in this nefarious practice are world.
tion to the usual quota of songs and miscellan-
under surveillance, including the instigator,
eous instrumental numbers which M. Witmark &
printer and the parties marketing the contraband
Perhaps it is a matter of supererogation to Sons bring out with characteristic regularity
goods. The story in connection with the running mention Dr. Teschner's industry in connection each month, that thriving house has in work
down of the pirates promises to toe of the most with the Woodward catalogue. Suffice it, the and will shortly publish what is said to be a ma-
sensational character when it is ripe to be re- numbers included in the list, which has a history jority of the operatic and other American musi-
vealed. The first arrests were made Tuesday.
known to the trade, and the latest additions that cal productions.
In other words, the Witmarks are preparing to
are now being exploited, most efficiently stand
The professional interests of the Witmarks in high in the estimation of lovers of light music. publish, simultaneously with their production,
the far west, so far as the musicians are con- Willis Woodward & Co.'s latest issues are to be the musical numbers and full vocal scores of the
two operas, as yet unnamed, which Harry B.
cerned, are ably taken care of by Robert E. Lar- commended.
Smith and Victor Herbert are writing for Lulu
kins, whose headquarters are 314 Currier build-
ing, Los Angeles, Cal. A large batch of pro- The New York Music Publishers' Association Glaser and Henry M. Blossom, Jr., and Victor
grammes recently received from Mr. Larkins is not dead—not by a long shot—but sleepeth; Herbert for Fritzi Scheff, respectively. The new
shows how conscientiously he is working in the that is to say, through the good old summer time piece designed for future production by Julian
only. When the autumn winds blow the powers Mitchell, in which Glen MacDonough and Victor
signatory to that oriflamme of war against price Herbert are collaborating; Pixley and Luders'
POPULAR SONG and INSTRUMENTAL HITS
cutters, in which the retail figure was invariably new musical comedy, which Charles Frohman
PETER PIPER MARCH
POLLY PRIM MARCH
fixed—on paper—at fifteen cents, propose to re- will give an early and elaborate production, and
EGYPT
SHAME ON YOU
assemble to say a lew things more. In the mean- upon which the author and composer of "The
ZEL-ZEL
I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER
time, Mr. Cragin, ex-officio chairman, will con- Prince of Pilsen" are still at work; the two comic
BIG INDIAN CHIEF
PEGGY BRADY
tinue to consider those two documents he has operas which Julian Edwardes is composing at hia
received from members in settlement of the entire country home near Ludlow, N. Y.; a musical
PUBLICATIONS
issue. One is a remarkable contribution to trade play, as yet unnamed, upon which John Ken-
HEW OPERATIC
literature, in which every detail of the points in drick Bangs, author of "A Houseboat, on the
LADY TEAZLE
I
ISLE OF SPICE
MADCAP PRINCESS
SAMBO GIRL
controversy are discussed. The second paper is Styx," is engaged with Manuel Klein; the new
RED FEATHER
I
MAMA'S PAPA
brief
and to the point. To be sure, these precious comic opera which Alfred G. Robyn, composer of
Published by
letters have not been revealed, even to the curious "The Yankee Consul/' is writing with Henry M.
JOS. W. STERN & CO.,
34 East 21st St., New York
newspaper
envoys, who severally and individually Blossom, author of "Checkers'"; "The Belle of
CHICAGO
LONDON
SAN FRANCISCO
possess plenary powers to dispose of the ques- the West," which is rapidly nearing completion
tions in dispute were their advice solicited. Un- under the redoubled efforts of Harry B. Smith,
fortunately, Chairman Cragin prefers the pub- librettist, and Karl Hoschna, composer, who are
lishers' opinions, even if their actions are dila- writing it for the Four Mortons, a well-known
tory, though it must be confessed his patience is vaudeville team; the new musical production
receiving a severe wrench in the interim. Be- which Edward Paulton, son of Harry Paulton,
sides, President Bowers, of the National Associa- author of "Erminie," is writing with one of M.
Is of interest to all dealers—we furnish
you with any quantity of our new
tion, has expressed his views on the situaton in Witmark & Sons' staff of composers, and last, but
thematic catalogues without charge.
no uncertain way, and this gives one pause be- by no means least important, the musical num-
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelin* for
sides.
Even Buyer Goldfinger has had a word bers which Chauncey Olcott is writng for his
You," "'What the Brass Band Played"
or two to say how the thing should be done up new play.
and other big hits.
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
brown. The "rank outsiders" have not withheld
HAVILAND CO. AID SICK BABIES' FUND.
their thoughts, consequently it is a complex prob-
lem, of which that optimist, Chas. K. Harris,
The F. B. Haviland Publishing Co. was one
does not despair.
125 W. 37th Street, New York
of the first to volunteer their help for the Sick
Babies' Fund a t Fred Erbe's Casino, North
Beach, L. I., on July 25, by sending their repre-
SMITH AND ENGLANDER WITH STERN.
THE SELLING MARCH SONG OF 1905
sentative, Eddie Weston, who received great ap-
Joseph W. Stern & Co. have made arrange- plause with Morse and Drislane's new song hits,
ments with Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Eng- "My Yankee Irish Girl," "Keep a Little Cosy
Other Hits
lander, whereby they will publish all the musi- Corner in Your Heart for Me" and "Longing for
Kisses,
Easy Street,
cal works written by these gentlemen in collab- You." The affair was a grand success, and Mr.
Roses at Twilight,
The Mormon Coon,
oration during the next three years. The first Weston was personally complimented by Erbe &
A Bit O' Blarney,
Get Happy,
piece which they will write together and which Kline for his singing. He also repeats this at
There's a Clock Upon the Mantel
Striking I, 2, 3.
will be produced early in the fall by Klaw & Er- Gus Erbe's benefit for sick babies August 22 at
lander, whereby they will publish all the musi- the same place, with 100 boys singing the
PUBLISHED BY
spectacle to be produced at the New Amsterdam chorus.
Nellie V. Nichols, who is resting in Connecti-
Theatre, New York. It will contain twenty-four
single and concerted numbers, including many cut, had a very novel experience last Sunday at
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
novel ideas and features. Smith & Englander Savin Rock. Mr. Holt, who is leader of the Park
also have in preparation another opera for pro- band, invited Miss Nichols to lead the band, and
duction
by Klaw & Erlanger, which will go into she did nobly. The selection was "Keep a Little
POPULAR SONG HITS
"Lights of Home," "Just a Picture of You," "My Sun- active rehearsal immediately after the produc- Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me."
burnt Lily," "They All Spoke Well of You," by the tion of "White Cat." These gentlemen have writ-
noted writers, AI. Trahera and Lee Orean Smith.
ten together successfully several times before
TOPLINERS USING REMICK NUMBERS.
and their new efforts will undoubtedly be up to
C. L. PARTEE MUSIC CO.
The Italian Trio have just concluded to sing
the highest standard they can reach.
23 East 2Oth Street
New York City
"Bright Eyes, Good-Bye," the only American song
in their act. Other topliners using this great
march song are Kelly & Violet, California Fash-
SURE SELLERS! From the latest operatic novelty. SURE SELLERS!
ion Plates, Eleanor Falk and the Four Mortons.
Floye Redledge, the singing comedienne, is us-
BOOK W. by W. P
aul w«t . « T H E p E A R L A N D T H E P U M P K I N " MuicbY
and
Denslow
John W. Bratton
ing "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" and
An Emphatic Success.
Now Playing at the Colonial Theatre, Boston.
"Bright Eyes, Good-Bye," and reports big success
VOCAL
Jack o'Lantern Joe
Honeymoon Hall
My Party
with these two bright numbers.
Come, My True Love
My Combination Girl
Hang Together
When the Moon is in the Sky
Lily White
May Yohe and Putnam Bradley Strong are us-
It is the English
(Shadow song.)
Foi de Iddley Ido
Sitting on the Starboard Tack
ing exclusively numbers of the Jerome H. Remick
The Daughter of Annie Rooney
Who
Makes
the
Finest
Ginger
Bread?
On
a
Desert
Island
with
the
A String of Pearls
The Innocent Games of Childhood
One You Love
Co., namely, "If I Were Only You" and the popu-
INSTRUMENTAL
lar march song, "Bright Eyes, Good-Bye."
The Squirrel's Picnic
March
Waltzes
Selection
Score
Baby Zena Kiefe in vaudeville is featuring "My
The Phantom Brigade
Hindoo Man," "Bright Eyes, Good-Bye," and
Order Immediately; TKey'll surely be called for.
Witmark Building
Schiller Building
"Birds of a Feather Flock Together," all pub-
NEW
Y O R. K
IVf. W i t m a r k & Sons
CHICAGO, ILL.
lished by Jerome H. Remick & Co.
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
"GOOD-BYE DIXIE' DEAR"
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