Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 42 N. 12 - Page 46
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THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
and that often means a presence well nigh im- on in a safer and more satisfactory manner. Ed
possible of approach, excepting the one seeking Marks, of Jos. W. Stern & Co., when requested to
audience bears gifts of frankincense and myrrh. attend the meeting, remarked he would be
A publisher of note, in discussing the outlook, pleased to do so m persona] compliment to the
remarked to The Review: "On the level, business gentlemen asking him, adding "but I take no
is very good with us, and I believe other houses stock in the proposition; it's impossible to fit it
With the better grade of publishers business is of standing report a like condition. Our corres- to prevailing conditions in the business.'' Jay
good and improving, the past week making a bet- pondents and representatives are not so enthusi- Witmark, of M. Witmark & Sons, is reported as
ter showing- by far than its predecessors. Weak astic over the trade west on account of the saying, after attending the meeting, "I now con-
spots are in evidence here and there, though the variable prices, although in Chicago, St. Louis, sider the matter a joke; nothing will be done."
The effort is laudable, but evidently it is not
general trend is encouraging. Dealers and job- Cincinnati, etc., the retail figure is kept up better
bers have been visited by the traveling men, and than in and about New York, where the business regarded favorably by the influential factors in
the situation vigorously canvassed with more ov is at a pretty low standard. This is the storm the business, as may be gathered by the fore
less satisfactory results. Between the east and center and sales effected are of the 'skin' kind, going authorized statements and similar ex-
Chicago the condition of prices is deplorable, with exceptions, of course. I am glad to note pressions from publishers who desired not to be
while south a stronger and more profitable mar- that the publishers of better grade lines get and directly quoted.
ket is reported. Pittsburg, Pa., that Mecca for hang together when their territory is invaded by
GEO. MOLINEUX'S CHOICE OFFERINGS.
road men, maintains a retail rate of 23 and 25 either the copyright infringer or the price bush-
cents, but that is like an oasis in the desert. The whacker. We, alas, do not have sense enough,
George Molineux, of the Molineux Publishing
Smoky City buys liberally and sells large quan- apparently, to come in out of the wet."
Co., 150 Fifth avenue, this city, owes his world-
tities of popular music, and so far the regular
wide reputation, probably more than anything
schedule has been preserved. Elsewhere, how-
else to his consummate skill in the collection
PUBLISHERS
NOT
AMALGAMATING.
ever, the 10-cent basis is regarded as a fixture,
and combining of instrumental and vocal music
and publishers are reported as yielding to the Several Mysterious Meetings Which Were Not into the folios which bear his name.
as Well Attended as They Should Have Been
inevitable reluctantly. To be sure, when the
The demand for these books of choice selec-
—The Day of Deliverance Not Yet at Hand, tions is universal, from the youthful beginner
house "has the goods," the regular list of 12V-_>
Although Many Are Looking for It.
cents is insisted upon and paid, without a mur-
to the finished artist. They comprise piano
mur.
While I lie several meetings held by publishers solos, duets, and six-handed collections, the lat-
Jobbers aver they are booking business which
in New York during the past few weeks have ter having recently become extremely popular,
in volume and price is very satisfactory. Their been regarded as executive functions, so much as well as sacred solos and organ books. From
collections are also said to be on the same plane, has leaked out as to make them subjects of gen- the financial point of view they are a particularly
and this means a condition of affairs as entirely eral talk. The last one convened Thursday week good stock for a dealer to lay in, for they are
to their liking. Their attitude toward the pub- at the Victoria Hotel, but no better success at- standard in every respect and, unlike the cheap
lishers appears to be that of independent defi- tended the deliberations than that, of its prede- popular sheets, do not suddenly become the rage,
ance, as if they were actually in command of
cessors. The publishers present did not include only to drop back into insignificance and become
the situation and did not care a rap who knew those whose presence is most desired, according dead stock to lie on the shelves. They have be-
it. Of course, this feeling is resented, but what to common report, hence the futility of the pro- come great favorites with teachers for teaching
is to be done? Seven-eighths of the publishers ceedings. Leo Feist strongly advocated his pet purposes on account of the perfect system and
have alienated a large number of the dealers, anil measure of a clearing house to supersede the high class selections. Among other pieces fea-
tured by Mr. Molineux are two sacred Easter se-
in the present predicament they are between two jobbers for the sale of music, but it is said Jack
lections.
fires, which are of their own creation. The job- Von Tilzer, of the York Music Co., by a few
ber has been nourished to a point where he is on pointed inquiries, rather placed the idea in an
a pedestal as high as the publisher with a "hit," unfavorable light as an impracticable proposi-
v Francis, Day & Hunter's \
tion. When it came to raising money that might
MARCH "NEW ISSUES"
be badly needed in his business, he said he pre-
*
Coming
through the Rye, Jennie Mine
*
ferred "Goetting or Morris to a clearing house
HAVE YOU HEARD
with its foundation in the air." This sharp
*
YES, DEAR
*
A P i - . l l i t l f u l ll:ill:i
We All Walked Into the Shop
*
*
and the meeting drifted apart without formal
Words liv IUCI1AKI) CONWAY.
.Musi.
WheiTYou're Up^ In the^World
' Kll.AI.lK ANllKKAS.
adjournment, though it was understood another
*
*
1'hili.s.ipTiv Jvniir
A new inspirational song: which is fast finding
meeting would be held on notification.
DEVOTION Waltz
its way into the Church, the ironic and the Hearts
*
11' 1 j«>.-. 1 l.v .'ill tin' 1 ...ri.liiiu: ()n-lie»trasl
of the'l'eople. A splendid solo, for medium voh-e.
Fred E. Belcher, manager of Jerome H. Remick
As^k your dealer for it, or send me HO cents for a
Send
for
particulars
of special prices to subscribers.
& Co., referring to the meetings, said: "I have
PUBLISHERS
not
attended
any
of
these
so-called
conferences.
RICHARD CONWAY, Carroll, Iowa
They do not interest us, because, as I understand
^ F R A N C I S , DAY & HUNTER, 15 W. 30th St., New Y o r k ^ j
it, they simply thrash over the old questions that
Complete vocal score and Separate Numbers of
were brought up and gone over at the meetings
held about a year ago. What's the use? Nothing
will be done, it looks to us, and why bother?
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMEU.
Besides, according to our information, only a
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
few representative firms were present."
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
The Dainty Novelty Ballad Success of America.
Charles K. Harris remarked: "I have not at-
Supplementary Songs In the following productions :
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play,
tended any of the conferences, other matters of
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
"KAININO"
.By Jerome D. Kern
prior arrangement interfering; otherwise 1
The March Ballad Hit of America.
SHUBEHT linos.' English Musical Comedy Success,
should doubtless have been on hand. But then,
"THE EAHL AND THE GIRL."
"I1OWD YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
what's the use? Such a proposition cannot be
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN KOSELAND" Intermezzo
carried out this year, nor in a thousand years.
The Descriptive Rustic Ballad Hit of America.
Published by
The question of price agreement is impractica-
Sand for Our Mow Catalogues.
T . B. H A R M S C O .
ble in this line of business. The only way would
PUBLI8HED BY
126 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
be to buy up all the concerns and then adminis-
ter affairs from a head center. But who wants
to go into such an undertaking? There you are.
"Thm House Melodious."
Each individual firm must look after its own
knitting as best it knows how."
Fred Day, manager of Francis, Day & Hunter,
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers of Lillian Russell's and the Sea-
observed: "No, as yet we have not done anything.
sons Song Hits,
Each one mistrusts the other. The whole mat-
" I f a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
ter, however, is in camera. Another meeting will
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to Be,"
IS THE MOST TALKED OF
doubtless be had. on notification; when, I do not
and "Napoli," and Italian Love Story.
M A R C H T W O - S T E P.
Our New Issues
know."
"Pocahontas" (Tammany's sister). " I n a little Canoe
Do you play it?
Willis Woodward, of Willis Woodward & Co.,
with Y o u " being featured by all the leading acts In
Vaudeville. "When the Green Leaves turn to Gold' a
regretted the failure of the publishers to get
Beautiful Rustic Ballad.
together on the clearing house proposal. He
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
thought it was a capital idea; would wipe out the
45 West 28th Street,
New York
1512 Broadway, New York.
jobber, and business generally would be carried
BUSINESS SHOWSJMPROVEMENT
In the Publishing Field—East and West Price
Conditions Are Deplorable—Southern Mar-
ket Is Better Jobbers Are Not Complaining
—The Situation Reviewed.
My Shepherd's Call?"
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
3 REAL SELLING HITS 3
" C O M E BACK"
"GOOD-BYE 'DIXIE' DEAR"
"NE&TH THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE"
SOL BLOOM,
GUS EDWARDS
New York
LOOK!
HAPPY HEINIE
JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
and that often means a presence well nigh im- on in a safer and more satisfactory manner. Ed
possible of approach, excepting the one seeking Marks, of Jos. W. Stern & Co., when requested to
audience bears gifts of frankincense and myrrh. attend the meeting, remarked he would be
A publisher of note, in discussing the outlook, pleased to do so m persona] compliment to the
remarked to The Review: "On the level, business gentlemen asking him, adding "but I take no
is very good with us, and I believe other houses stock in the proposition; it's impossible to fit it
With the better grade of publishers business is of standing report a like condition. Our corres- to prevailing conditions in the business.'' Jay
good and improving, the past week making a bet- pondents and representatives are not so enthusi- Witmark, of M. Witmark & Sons, is reported as
ter showing- by far than its predecessors. Weak astic over the trade west on account of the saying, after attending the meeting, "I now con-
spots are in evidence here and there, though the variable prices, although in Chicago, St. Louis, sider the matter a joke; nothing will be done."
The effort is laudable, but evidently it is not
general trend is encouraging. Dealers and job- Cincinnati, etc., the retail figure is kept up better
bers have been visited by the traveling men, and than in and about New York, where the business regarded favorably by the influential factors in
the situation vigorously canvassed with more ov is at a pretty low standard. This is the storm the business, as may be gathered by the fore
less satisfactory results. Between the east and center and sales effected are of the 'skin' kind, going authorized statements and similar ex-
Chicago the condition of prices is deplorable, with exceptions, of course. I am glad to note pressions from publishers who desired not to be
while south a stronger and more profitable mar- that the publishers of better grade lines get and directly quoted.
ket is reported. Pittsburg, Pa., that Mecca for hang together when their territory is invaded by
GEO. MOLINEUX'S CHOICE OFFERINGS.
road men, maintains a retail rate of 23 and 25 either the copyright infringer or the price bush-
cents, but that is like an oasis in the desert. The whacker. We, alas, do not have sense enough,
George Molineux, of the Molineux Publishing
Smoky City buys liberally and sells large quan- apparently, to come in out of the wet."
Co., 150 Fifth avenue, this city, owes his world-
tities of popular music, and so far the regular
wide reputation, probably more than anything
schedule has been preserved. Elsewhere, how-
else to his consummate skill in the collection
PUBLISHERS
NOT
AMALGAMATING.
ever, the 10-cent basis is regarded as a fixture,
and combining of instrumental and vocal music
and publishers are reported as yielding to the Several Mysterious Meetings Which Were Not into the folios which bear his name.
as Well Attended as They Should Have Been
inevitable reluctantly. To be sure, when the
The demand for these books of choice selec-
—The Day of Deliverance Not Yet at Hand, tions is universal, from the youthful beginner
house "has the goods," the regular list of 12V-_>
Although Many Are Looking for It.
cents is insisted upon and paid, without a mur-
to the finished artist. They comprise piano
mur.
While I lie several meetings held by publishers solos, duets, and six-handed collections, the lat-
Jobbers aver they are booking business which
in New York during the past few weeks have ter having recently become extremely popular,
in volume and price is very satisfactory. Their been regarded as executive functions, so much as well as sacred solos and organ books. From
collections are also said to be on the same plane, has leaked out as to make them subjects of gen- the financial point of view they are a particularly
and this means a condition of affairs as entirely eral talk. The last one convened Thursday week good stock for a dealer to lay in, for they are
to their liking. Their attitude toward the pub- at the Victoria Hotel, but no better success at- standard in every respect and, unlike the cheap
lishers appears to be that of independent defi- tended the deliberations than that, of its prede- popular sheets, do not suddenly become the rage,
ance, as if they were actually in command of
cessors. The publishers present did not include only to drop back into insignificance and become
the situation and did not care a rap who knew those whose presence is most desired, according dead stock to lie on the shelves. They have be-
it. Of course, this feeling is resented, but what to common report, hence the futility of the pro- come great favorites with teachers for teaching
is to be done? Seven-eighths of the publishers ceedings. Leo Feist strongly advocated his pet purposes on account of the perfect system and
have alienated a large number of the dealers, anil measure of a clearing house to supersede the high class selections. Among other pieces fea-
tured by Mr. Molineux are two sacred Easter se-
in the present predicament they are between two jobbers for the sale of music, but it is said Jack
lections.
fires, which are of their own creation. The job- Von Tilzer, of the York Music Co., by a few
ber has been nourished to a point where he is on pointed inquiries, rather placed the idea in an
a pedestal as high as the publisher with a "hit," unfavorable light as an impracticable proposi-
v Francis, Day & Hunter's \
tion. When it came to raising money that might
MARCH "NEW ISSUES"
be badly needed in his business, he said he pre-
*
Coming
through the Rye, Jennie Mine
*
ferred "Goetting or Morris to a clearing house
HAVE YOU HEARD
with its foundation in the air." This sharp
*
YES, DEAR
*
A P i - . l l i t l f u l ll:ill:i
We All Walked Into the Shop
*
*
and the meeting drifted apart without formal
Words liv IUCI1AKI) CONWAY.
.Musi.
WheiTYou're Up^ In the^World
' Kll.AI.lK ANllKKAS.
adjournment, though it was understood another
*
*
1'hili.s.ipTiv Jvniir
A new inspirational song: which is fast finding
meeting would be held on notification.
DEVOTION Waltz
its way into the Church, the ironic and the Hearts
*
11' 1 j«>.-. 1 l.v .'ill tin' 1 ...ri.liiiu: ()n-lie»trasl
of the'l'eople. A splendid solo, for medium voh-e.
Fred E. Belcher, manager of Jerome H. Remick
As^k your dealer for it, or send me HO cents for a
Send
for
particulars
of special prices to subscribers.
& Co., referring to the meetings, said: "I have
PUBLISHERS
not
attended
any
of
these
so-called
conferences.
RICHARD CONWAY, Carroll, Iowa
They do not interest us, because, as I understand
^ F R A N C I S , DAY & HUNTER, 15 W. 30th St., New Y o r k ^ j
it, they simply thrash over the old questions that
Complete vocal score and Separate Numbers of
were brought up and gone over at the meetings
held about a year ago. What's the use? Nothing
will be done, it looks to us, and why bother?
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMEU.
Besides, according to our information, only a
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
few representative firms were present."
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
The Dainty Novelty Ballad Success of America.
Charles K. Harris remarked: "I have not at-
Supplementary Songs In the following productions :
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play,
tended any of the conferences, other matters of
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
"KAININO"
.By Jerome D. Kern
prior arrangement interfering; otherwise 1
The March Ballad Hit of America.
SHUBEHT linos.' English Musical Comedy Success,
should doubtless have been on hand. But then,
"THE EAHL AND THE GIRL."
"I1OWD YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
what's the use? Such a proposition cannot be
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN KOSELAND" Intermezzo
carried out this year, nor in a thousand years.
The Descriptive Rustic Ballad Hit of America.
Published by
The question of price agreement is impractica-
Sand for Our Mow Catalogues.
T . B. H A R M S C O .
ble in this line of business. The only way would
PUBLI8HED BY
126 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
be to buy up all the concerns and then adminis-
ter affairs from a head center. But who wants
to go into such an undertaking? There you are.
"Thm House Melodious."
Each individual firm must look after its own
knitting as best it knows how."
Fred Day, manager of Francis, Day & Hunter,
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers of Lillian Russell's and the Sea-
observed: "No, as yet we have not done anything.
sons Song Hits,
Each one mistrusts the other. The whole mat-
" I f a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
ter, however, is in camera. Another meeting will
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to Be,"
IS THE MOST TALKED OF
doubtless be had. on notification; when, I do not
and "Napoli," and Italian Love Story.
M A R C H T W O - S T E P.
Our New Issues
know."
"Pocahontas" (Tammany's sister). " I n a little Canoe
Do you play it?
Willis Woodward, of Willis Woodward & Co.,
with Y o u " being featured by all the leading acts In
Vaudeville. "When the Green Leaves turn to Gold' a
regretted the failure of the publishers to get
Beautiful Rustic Ballad.
together on the clearing house proposal. He
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
thought it was a capital idea; would wipe out the
45 West 28th Street,
New York
1512 Broadway, New York.
jobber, and business generally would be carried
BUSINESS SHOWSJMPROVEMENT
In the Publishing Field—East and West Price
Conditions Are Deplorable—Southern Mar-
ket Is Better Jobbers Are Not Complaining
—The Situation Reviewed.
My Shepherd's Call?"
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
3 REAL SELLING HITS 3
" C O M E BACK"
"GOOD-BYE 'DIXIE' DEAR"
"NE&TH THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE"
SOL BLOOM,
GUS EDWARDS
New York
LOOK!
HAPPY HEINIE
JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
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