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to his interest. As the disgruntled publisher
The Allison Specialty Co. have notified the
asseverates, the jobber could relieve the situa- tiade that they have become the eastern selling
In Selling Prices and Other Matters That Need tion by a system of rebating on certain goods,
agents of the National Music Co. and the Wind-
Correction in the Music Publishing Industry and in this way maintain the entente cordiale, as
sor Music Co., of Chicago, in New York. L. V.
Has Brought About a Most Injurious State the professional diplomatist would say, as well as
C. N. Allison is the secretary and treasurer.
of Things—The Dealers Are Disheartened a semblance of equitable prices; hut the much-
—Something Should be Done to Remedy abused middleman evidently does not propose to
F. W. Helmick, recalled as former manager
Present Conditions.
relinquish his commanding position, and so far of the Enterprise Music Supply Co., and a ma-
Judging from orders received by publishers via has sedulously declined to enter into any such terial witness in the "export" feature of the
the mails and the traveling men. business in arrangement. They declare such a step would Couchois pirating case, is no longer with the
point of volume is brisk. Sales run into fair confer no advantages on them, and might lead Continental Music Co. He is "at liberty."
quantity, but prices are at so low an ebb that, into complications rather to be avoided than
A concern styling themselves the Metropolitan
the most pessimistic views of the future are en- invited.
Music Co. advertised in last Sunday's Herald as
tertained by even the most sanguine engaged in
follows: "Poet to write song words; we will
the origination, printing and marketing of pop-
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
write music and present to big New York pub-
ular music. The failure of prominent publishers
George Rosey, the "march king," has joined lishers." As if the publishers did not have
to formulate and adopt a selling agreement, in
which the correction of certain evils of long the writing staff of Hinds, Noble & Eldredge. troubles enough of their own.
standing was to be made, has not had a ten- New York, in a special capacity.
The department stores in every section of the
dency to elevate the spirits of the firms partici-
Another entire floor—5,000 square feet—has country report that the sheet music sales during
pating or the trade at large. When the move-
ment toward that end was started, great expec- been added to the publishing premises of Chas. the year have broken all previous records. With
tations were indulged in, but each subsequent K. Harris. New York, making three in all. When the number of good selling numbers on the mar-
meeting developed a condition of affairs which the alterations on the fourth floor are completed ket now the present promises to be an even
those in a position to know say are irreconcil- it will be occupied by the private office and studio better year.
able, to such an extent, it is averred, that the of Mr. Harris, the arrangers and the general
WM, CAHILL JOINS STERN & CO.
motives of certain conferees have since been office staff, besides accommodations for sheet
questioned with no little bitterness, while de- music stock as needed. Meyer Cohen, general
William Cahill, the celebrated comedian and
ploring the results. If this feeling is properly manager, will occupy the former office of Mi.
singer, has just been added to the professional
represented, it may well be said, "If the salt Harris on the third floor, so he will secure a
staff of Joseph W. Stern & Co. Mr. Cahill is the
has lost its savor, wherewith shall it then be certain measure of privacy; and where the music
author of "Since Father Went to Work," "You're
salted."'
rooms will remain and orchestrations be taken the Best Little Girl of Them All," "We Have No
Dealers throughout the country are reported care of. The ninth floor will continue to be used One to Care for Us Now," "When the Robins Bid
as thoroughly demoralized and disheartened over for storing song books, folio editions and gen- the Fading Rose Good-bye," and other popular
the situation. This is nothing new, to be sure, eral publications. The new quarters for the songs. He has been connected with the profes-
though a more acute stage of dissatisfaction has chief, looking out on Thirty-first street will be sional stage many years, and his acquaintances
been reached than ever before in the history of handsomely furnished, including suitable instru- among performers and singers are legion.
the trade. It now requires double the energy ments for his personal use in composing. The
O'Dea and Caldwell have struck it again. This
and perseverance to sell popular music, both on partitions will be of solid oak with cathedral
ime with a patter song, entitled "Old Man Man-
the part of the traveling salesman and the dealer. glass. The lease dates from May 1, though every- hattan," which was introduced for the first time
The latter regards the five and ten cent stores thing will be arranged and in order in a couple
and the department juggling game, in which the of weeks.
r Francis, Day & Hunlcr's \
publisher is held far from blameless, for the
MARCH "NEW ISSUES"
practical ruination of what was formerly a profit-
A verdict of $1,141.57 awarded to Elizabeth
m
able part of their business. A practical turn is Marbury in the City Court, New York, against
Coming through the Rye. Jennie Mine
Riisti. March Son*
given this belief by cutting orders in naif, and a Jos. W. Stern & Co., was affirmed last week by
YES. DEAR
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A Reaulifnl H»ll».l liy Arthur Lm.ili
refusal to take chances on numbers in which the the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court. Miss
We AU Walked Into the Shop
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slightest hazard is involved. The established Marbury said the publishers agreed to pay her
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When You're Up In the World
sellers are only bought as actually needed, a $100 a month for a year for the exclusive us> a
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Philosophy Smur
condition not at all to the liking of the pub- of "Lady Morley," a comic opera, which was a
DEVOTION Waltz
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lisher, and which he mentions to his own dis- "frost." They paid $150 and refused to pay tho
(Tlaye.l l>v all tlu> Leailhii; ( h v h m t m s )
paragement.
rest, and she sued. The defendants rlenied the
Send for particulars of special prices to subscribers.
The merry jobber seems to have the whip hand, allegations, except the payment of $150, which
PUBLISJHtRS
buying, selling and bartering as he deems best they said was a loan. Miss Marbury sued for
^ F R A N C I S DAY & HUNTER, 15 W. 3©th St., New York A
$950 and got a verdict, including interest".
FAILLRE TO CORRECT EVILS.
Complete vocal score and Separate Numbers of
"THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA"
Book and Lyrics by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
Music by LUCIUS HOSMER.
Featuring the well-known prlma donna,
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
Supplementary Bongs in the following productions :
EDNA MAY'S New Musical Play,
"THE CATCH OF THE SEASON."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
SHUBEHT BROS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THE EARL AND THE GIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH ME."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSELAND" Intermezzo
Published by
T.
B. H A R M S C O .
126 West 44th St.
NEW YORK
"Thm House Melodious."
GUS EDWARDS
MUSIC PUBLISHING CO.
Publishers of Lillian Russell's and the Sea-
sons Song Hits,
" I f a Girl Like You Loved a Boy Like Me."
"Somebody's Sweetheart I Want to Be,"
and "Napoli,' and Italian Love Story.
Our New Issues
"Pocahontas" (Tammany's sister). " I n a little Canoe
with Y o u " being featured by all the leading acts in
Vaudeville. "When the Green Leaves turn to Gold' a
Beautiful Rustic Ballad.
Gus Edwards Music Pub. Co.
1512 Broadway, New York.
Jack von Tilzer, now in Cuba with his family
on a pleasure trip, will return to New York Tues-
day next. The report that the York Music Co.
were in the market with their catalogue w «
emphatically denied by Albert von Tilzer. The
"boys," however, are making a pot of money
in a number of show enterprises, hence t h i
rumor.
"Next to New York Texas contributes more
liberally to the musical market than any other
State," said a veteran publisher. "According to
the output of manuscripts every other man and
woman down there must be burning with tho
fire of musical genius. From big towns and re-
mote hamlets the compositions, which range all
the way from ragtime and simple songs to ora-
torio and symphony, come drifting north to the
big publishing houses. Of course, very few of
these pieces ever get into print, creditable though
many of them are, but they show the state of
musical ferment that Texas is now passing
through."
Who Jean Schwartz and Billy Jerome will si*n
with is now being guessed by the wiseacres of
the "street." Both have been big winners in the
song-writing line, and their connection with the
Remick house is said to be permanently severed.
3 REAL SELLING HITS 3
" C O M E BACK"
The Dainty
Novelty
tUHad
Success
of America.
"GOOD-BYE 'DIXIE' DEAR"
The March Ballad Hit of America.
"HEATH THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE"
The Descriptive Rustic Ballad Hit of America.
Bond for Our Nmw Cafmtoffuem.
PUBLISHED BY
SOL BLOOM, "SSS?S, I BSSJS t New York
LOOK!
HAPPY HEINIE
IS THE MOST TALKED OF
M A R C H T W O - S T E P.
Do you play it ?
JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
45 West 28th Street,
New York