Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 43 N. 6 - Page 4
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL, - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorfal Staff:
Gno. B. KELLJDK.
W. N. TYLER,
F. H. THOMPSON.
EMILJB FRANCES BADSB.
L. B. BOWERS. B. BRITTAIN WILSON, Wrt. B. WHITH. L. J. CHAMBERLIN. A. J. NICKLIN.
BOSTON OFFICE:
CHICAGO OFFICE:
E. P. VAN HARLINQEN, 195-197 Wabasb Ave.
TELEPHONES : Central 414 ; Automatic 8643
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL: ST. LOUIS OFFICE
EBNEST L. WAITT, 278A Tremont St.
R. W. KAUFFMAN.
A. W. SHAW.
CHAS. N. VAN BUREN.
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE: ALFRED METZGER, 425-427 Front St.
CINCINNATI. O.:
LONDON, ENGLAND:
NINA PUGH-SMITH.
0!) Basinghall St., E. C.
\V. Lionel Sturdy, Manager.
Published Every Saturday at 1 Madison Avenue, New York-
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
SUBSCRIPTION.(Including postage), United States, Mexico, and Canada, $2.00 per
year; all otber countries, $4.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per lncb, single column, per Insertion. On quarterly or
yearly contracts a special discount Is allowed. Advertising Pages, $50.00; oppoaltp
reading matter, $75.00.
REMITTANCES, In other than currency form, should be made payable to Edward
Lyman Bill.
Directory ol Piano
Manufacturers
The directory of piano manufacturing firms and corporations*
found on another page will be of great value, as a reference
for dealers and others.
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Priw
Paris Exposition, 1900
Silver Afedal.Charleston Exposition, 1902
Diploma.Pan-American Exposition, 1901
Gold Medal. .St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold MedoI.Lewls-Clark Exposition, 1905
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE—NUMBER 1745 GRAMERCY
NEW
YORK,
AUGUST
11, 1906
EDITORIAL
n P H E R E is a greater demand to-day for brains than ever before
_L in every trade, and the opportunities for young men never
were greater. In the music trade industry in common with others,
there are splendid opportunities for ambitious young men. In line
with these sentiments President Sherman, of Cornell University,
recently said, in addressing the American Bank Clerks, upon the
topic, "Worth and Wealth": "I don't stand with the croakers
who cry that opportunities are failing for the young man. Our
country has become probably the richest in the world. The great
organizations which have sprung up out of that great wealth want
young men and the best young men to run them. Like the mills
of the Gods they are constantly sifting, grinding and testing all the
time, and the fittest always rise to greater opportunities.
"These organizations have, of course, their disadvantages.
No more has the young man a chance to learn to stand on his own
feet, to develop his own individuality, that he had as the head of
one of the small concerns that occupied the field before the advent
of the big corporations. These are the defects of their structure,
to both of which it were folly to shut our eyes.
"P>ut it is not possible to correct the faults of those organiza-
tions and the system they are part of merely by legislation. In the
long run the only change of real benefit we can work in the civiliza-
tion of to-day is by making that change in the consciences—the
business consciences of men. I am one of those who believe that
rich men are not contributing their share to the expenses of gov-
ernment.
"1 am an advocate of the income tax. As an example of the
difficulty of passing just and equal laws, look at the mortgage tax,
designed to raise money from the money lenders and really weigh-
ing on the money borrowers. Look at the deadlock at Washing-
ton between the two camps, one of which is eager to protect the
people, as is their due, the other fearful that the railroads will
suffer as a result of the present agitation.
"One remedy we can rely on to correct the evil conditions of
the day, however—men—and that's a remedy I'll never tire of
advocating: Honest men in high places!"
HE Governor of New York vetoed the bill passed by the last
legislature to limit the amount of water to be taken from the
HE intense heat of the week, which has extended over a large
Niagara River for power purposes. The question of the future
section of America, has not, of course, been conducive to of Niagara Falls has reached a somewhat acute stage, and a bill
trade activity. There has been a natural relaxation of energies,
has been considered by Congress which has had the sanction of the
which naturally has been reflected in a reduced volume of busi-
President which aims to halt the diversion of the water of the
ness. People have been more interested in finding some spot where
Niagara River. The power of Niagara is being used for com-
refreshing breezes were in evidence than in visiting business em-
mercial purposes, and it is a question whether the wonders of
poriums in order to make purchases to beautify and adorn their
Niagara should be sacrificed to turn the wheels of commerce, or to
homes. However, from letters which have reached this office it
delight tourists.
is evident that a large number of dealers will visit the manufac-
The new piano factory of C. Kurtzmann & Co., of Buffalo, is
turing points within the next few days in order to hurry on stock
being run by Niagara power, also the key-making plant of the
for the early fall trade.
Wood & Brooks Co.
That the condition of the Falls is increasingly alarming there
S a matter of fact, there is usually too much delay in ordering
seems little question. The water already abstracted has noticeably
piano stock. Dealers cannot expect that manufacturers will
reduced the volume of its flow. The vast majority of the people
go on and accumulate instruments all ready for immediate ship-
of New York State, and, indeed, of the nation at large, are un-
ment when the fall rush comes on. To do this would require the
questionably anxious to preserve this great cataract in all its
leasing of large warerooms in which to store the instruments, and
grandeur and native beauty, and have no sympathy whatever with
would naturally increase the expense of manufacturing, aside from
the very small minority of radical utilitarians who say, in effect,
the fact that the manufacturer would be expected to carry all of "Natural beauty be d
. Give us the four or five million horse-
the burden upon his own shoulders. The dealers must share re-
power and let the people go somewhere else for scenery. There
sponsibilities with the manufacturers, and the only way is to place
are plenty of other waterfalls to look at if anybody has a craze for
early orders for regular shipment. Then the manufacturer knows
this childish pastime."
precisely where he stands, and can then make his plans accordingly.
Others who are not quite willing to take such an alarming view
From present indications it would seem that business for the fall
say the supposed danger to the Falls is all moonshine, and that a
would be of very satisfying proportions. Crop reports on the third of their water could be taken without seriously affecting their
whole are excellent and with no disturbance in either the financial
beauty.
or labor world, it would seem as though the piano merchants in
1VTEWSPAPER advertising is coming to be more recognized as
common with other people, would secure a rich harvest.
l\l
the one real legitimate means of securing publicity. Most
of the concerns that once desecrated scenery with the paint brush
T may be of interest to readers of The Review to know that this
have given that up, and the roadside advertisements, signs, posters,
trade newspaper has recently opened up an office in London,
placards and pictures, are growing less frequent in the country
with a trained journalist in charge, who will devote his entire time
districts.
to the interests of this institution. We shall therefore be in a better
Their uselessness has become understood by the keen men who
position than ever before to care for the expanding interests in
manage that business. If there is anything that can profit by a
European countries of the lines which are exploited in our publica-
glaring roadside display it is the circus, A legitimate mercantile
tions.
business cannot,
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
MEW
EDWARD LYMAN BILL, - Editor and Proprietor
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
Executive and Reportorfal Staff:
Gno. B. KELLJDK.
W. N. TYLER,
F. H. THOMPSON.
EMILJB FRANCES BADSB.
L. B. BOWERS. B. BRITTAIN WILSON, Wrt. B. WHITH. L. J. CHAMBERLIN. A. J. NICKLIN.
BOSTON OFFICE:
CHICAGO OFFICE:
E. P. VAN HARLINQEN, 195-197 Wabasb Ave.
TELEPHONES : Central 414 ; Automatic 8643
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL: ST. LOUIS OFFICE
EBNEST L. WAITT, 278A Tremont St.
R. W. KAUFFMAN.
A. W. SHAW.
CHAS. N. VAN BUREN.
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE: ALFRED METZGER, 425-427 Front St.
CINCINNATI. O.:
LONDON, ENGLAND:
NINA PUGH-SMITH.
0!) Basinghall St., E. C.
\V. Lionel Sturdy, Manager.
Published Every Saturday at 1 Madison Avenue, New York-
Entered at the New York Post Office as Second Class Matter.
SUBSCRIPTION.(Including postage), United States, Mexico, and Canada, $2.00 per
year; all otber countries, $4.00.
ADVERTISEMENTS, $2.00 per lncb, single column, per Insertion. On quarterly or
yearly contracts a special discount Is allowed. Advertising Pages, $50.00; oppoaltp
reading matter, $75.00.
REMITTANCES, In other than currency form, should be made payable to Edward
Lyman Bill.
Directory ol Piano
Manufacturers
The directory of piano manufacturing firms and corporations*
found on another page will be of great value, as a reference
for dealers and others.
Exposition Honors Won by The Review
Grand Priw
Paris Exposition, 1900
Silver Afedal.Charleston Exposition, 1902
Diploma.Pan-American Exposition, 1901
Gold Medal. .St. Louis Exposition, 1904
Gold MedoI.Lewls-Clark Exposition, 1905
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE—NUMBER 1745 GRAMERCY
NEW
YORK,
AUGUST
11, 1906
EDITORIAL
n P H E R E is a greater demand to-day for brains than ever before
_L in every trade, and the opportunities for young men never
were greater. In the music trade industry in common with others,
there are splendid opportunities for ambitious young men. In line
with these sentiments President Sherman, of Cornell University,
recently said, in addressing the American Bank Clerks, upon the
topic, "Worth and Wealth": "I don't stand with the croakers
who cry that opportunities are failing for the young man. Our
country has become probably the richest in the world. The great
organizations which have sprung up out of that great wealth want
young men and the best young men to run them. Like the mills
of the Gods they are constantly sifting, grinding and testing all the
time, and the fittest always rise to greater opportunities.
"These organizations have, of course, their disadvantages.
No more has the young man a chance to learn to stand on his own
feet, to develop his own individuality, that he had as the head of
one of the small concerns that occupied the field before the advent
of the big corporations. These are the defects of their structure,
to both of which it were folly to shut our eyes.
"P>ut it is not possible to correct the faults of those organiza-
tions and the system they are part of merely by legislation. In the
long run the only change of real benefit we can work in the civiliza-
tion of to-day is by making that change in the consciences—the
business consciences of men. I am one of those who believe that
rich men are not contributing their share to the expenses of gov-
ernment.
"1 am an advocate of the income tax. As an example of the
difficulty of passing just and equal laws, look at the mortgage tax,
designed to raise money from the money lenders and really weigh-
ing on the money borrowers. Look at the deadlock at Washing-
ton between the two camps, one of which is eager to protect the
people, as is their due, the other fearful that the railroads will
suffer as a result of the present agitation.
"One remedy we can rely on to correct the evil conditions of
the day, however—men—and that's a remedy I'll never tire of
advocating: Honest men in high places!"
HE Governor of New York vetoed the bill passed by the last
legislature to limit the amount of water to be taken from the
HE intense heat of the week, which has extended over a large
Niagara River for power purposes. The question of the future
section of America, has not, of course, been conducive to of Niagara Falls has reached a somewhat acute stage, and a bill
trade activity. There has been a natural relaxation of energies,
has been considered by Congress which has had the sanction of the
which naturally has been reflected in a reduced volume of busi-
President which aims to halt the diversion of the water of the
ness. People have been more interested in finding some spot where
Niagara River. The power of Niagara is being used for com-
refreshing breezes were in evidence than in visiting business em-
mercial purposes, and it is a question whether the wonders of
poriums in order to make purchases to beautify and adorn their
Niagara should be sacrificed to turn the wheels of commerce, or to
homes. However, from letters which have reached this office it
delight tourists.
is evident that a large number of dealers will visit the manufac-
The new piano factory of C. Kurtzmann & Co., of Buffalo, is
turing points within the next few days in order to hurry on stock
being run by Niagara power, also the key-making plant of the
for the early fall trade.
Wood & Brooks Co.
That the condition of the Falls is increasingly alarming there
S a matter of fact, there is usually too much delay in ordering
seems little question. The water already abstracted has noticeably
piano stock. Dealers cannot expect that manufacturers will
reduced the volume of its flow. The vast majority of the people
go on and accumulate instruments all ready for immediate ship-
of New York State, and, indeed, of the nation at large, are un-
ment when the fall rush comes on. To do this would require the
questionably anxious to preserve this great cataract in all its
leasing of large warerooms in which to store the instruments, and
grandeur and native beauty, and have no sympathy whatever with
would naturally increase the expense of manufacturing, aside from
the very small minority of radical utilitarians who say, in effect,
the fact that the manufacturer would be expected to carry all of "Natural beauty be d
. Give us the four or five million horse-
the burden upon his own shoulders. The dealers must share re-
power and let the people go somewhere else for scenery. There
sponsibilities with the manufacturers, and the only way is to place
are plenty of other waterfalls to look at if anybody has a craze for
early orders for regular shipment. Then the manufacturer knows
this childish pastime."
precisely where he stands, and can then make his plans accordingly.
Others who are not quite willing to take such an alarming view
From present indications it would seem that business for the fall
say the supposed danger to the Falls is all moonshine, and that a
would be of very satisfying proportions. Crop reports on the third of their water could be taken without seriously affecting their
whole are excellent and with no disturbance in either the financial
beauty.
or labor world, it would seem as though the piano merchants in
1VTEWSPAPER advertising is coming to be more recognized as
common with other people, would secure a rich harvest.
l\l
the one real legitimate means of securing publicity. Most
of the concerns that once desecrated scenery with the paint brush
T may be of interest to readers of The Review to know that this
have given that up, and the roadside advertisements, signs, posters,
trade newspaper has recently opened up an office in London,
placards and pictures, are growing less frequent in the country
with a trained journalist in charge, who will devote his entire time
districts.
to the interests of this institution. We shall therefore be in a better
Their uselessness has become understood by the keen men who
position than ever before to care for the expanding interests in
manage that business. If there is anything that can profit by a
European countries of the lines which are exploited in our publica-
glaring roadside display it is the circus, A legitimate mercantile
tions.
business cannot,
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