Music Trade Review
Issue: 1908 Vol. 46 N. 3 - Page 44
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THE:
cannot attend to this matter for you unless you
forward the money asked for, as the storeroom
is one mile distant from our place of business
and we cannot afford to take our time unless we
are paid for it. In your reply please do not ask
us questions about the publishing company nor
expect, us to explain their affairs. We know
nothing of their business and positively refuse to
go to the trouble and expense of replying to let-
ters. If you want the plates and copies send us
the money asked for, and we shall see that you
get them. This is all we can do."
True enough, that is all they can do. Having
obtained from their victims every cent on every
pretense that their fertile brains can invent, they
resort to this last crowning piece of effrontery.
It is unlikely, however, that after our exposure
they will find anyone willing to hand them any
more real money.
A case of more than passing interest to the
American music publisher who has interests in
Great Britain has lately been decided in the Eng-
lish courts. In a recent lawsuit heard in the
King's Bench Division, it was held that if the own-
ers of international copyright desired to maintain
their rights in England they must print upon the
title page of the music the copyright notice re-
quired by the act and in the English tongue. As
this had not been done in the case in question the
alleged infringement (the basis of the action) was
declared "without the meaning of the act," and
consequently the plaintiff was nonsuited.
DEATH OF WILLIAM FRANCIS.
It is with regret that we announce the death
of William Francis, senior partner in the world-
known firm of Francis, Day & Hunter, which
took place at Hastings, Eng., on the 10th inst,
from a complication of diseases. The deceased
was for many years a valued employe of Messrs.
Chappell, the well-known music publishers, but
in 1877 joined with David Day (then manager
for Hopwood & Crew) in forming the publishing
concern of Francis Bros. & Day. Shortly after-
ward the firm was augmented by another part-
ner, Harry Hunter (who 1 died but a short time
since), and so the concern became known as
Francis, Day & Hunter. Although William Fran-
cis took no actual interest in the conduct of the
business, leaving the details in the hands of
David Day, his influence for good was neverthe-
less felt by his unfailing tact and good humor.
His death at the age of 62 leaves David Day the
only surviving member of the firm, which in
thirty years has achieved a world-wide reputa-
tion. On Tuesday last the New York branch of
the concern was closed in respect to the memory
of the deceased.
FIVE BIG SELLERS
I'M HEAD AND HEELS IN LOVE WITH YOU
(A Sensational Hit.)
•• D A D D Y ••
(Introduced in "The Hoyden.")
I MET MY LOVE IN A RESTAURANT
(Tremendous Success in "The Lady From Lane's.")
RAIN
BOW
(From "The Yankee Tourist."
Zabelle.)
Sung by Flora
THE BROKENHEARTED SPARROW
(Theo. Bendix's Best Composition.)
All above Numbers have Fine Title Pages
THEO. BENDIX, Music Publisher
1431 Broadway
NEW YORK
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
"THE TOURISTS," by Burnsldt m d Korker
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," by Herbert and Kerker
"THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," bv Cook tnd Homier
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
MUSIC
TRADE:
REVIEW
MREVIEWflEARS
THAT Meyer Cohen, the enterprising manager
for Chas. K. Harris, does not relish beLig a wit-
ness in the Thaw trial.
THAT the Harris office seems to be lost without
him.
THAT the first illicit version of "A
Dream" looks like a waltz nightmare.
Waltz
THAT the lyrics by Joseph Herbert in the le-
gitimate edition (Stern & Co.) are really excel-
lent.
A CLEVER AND PROLIFIC WRITER
Is Geo. A. Norton—His Latest Is an Egyptian
Cowboy Song Called "Sahara."
George A. Norton, the author of "Sing Me a
Song of the South." "I Love You for Yourself
Alone," "That's Gratitude," and other successful
songs, is a quiet, unobtrusive young fellow with
a firm belief in himself, and a desire to write
the nation's songs not for any resultant glory
but, as he himself expresses it, "for what there
is in it." To our "Man on the Street" he con-
THAT the title pages of the McKinley 3-cent
edition are wonderfully attractive.
THAT C. Ed Arnemann, the Jersey traveler,
and Louis Iris, who looks after the Pennsylvania
interests of the McKinley house, are hustlers
from the word "go."
THAT Helf & Hager are working like beavers
on the comic opera, "Funabashi."
THAT Fred Helf's new ballad, "When the
Violets Bloom, Violet," is going to be boomed.
THAT the title pages of Whit Cunliffe's songs
(Francis, Day & Hunter) are both novel and
artistic.
THAT Jerome H. Remick has a new song called
"Sweetheart Days."
THAT H. W. Gray & Co., of New York, have
published a cantata entitled "The Four Winds,"
by Carl Busch, of Kansas City.
THAT Chas. K. Harris is shortly to make an-
other trip to Washington in the interest of the
Kittredge copyright bill.
THAT there is no truth in the report that
Joseph W. Stern dug up a skeleton of a "Dodo"
in Thirty-eighth street.
THAT the finding of skeletons is confined to the
Chicago music publishers.
THAT if, instead of excavating bones, some en-
terprising publishers would dig up a few 7 good
songs the trade would be grateful.
THAT "The Bad Boy and His Teddy Bears" is
a show worth going to see if only for its music
(Witmark & Sons).
THAT "Four Little Solos for Little Fingers,"
published this week by the Oliver Ditson Co., of
Boston, should prove invaluable to students of
the violin.
THAT the Circle Theatre, New York, has a nov-
elty in "Playing the Ponies."
THAT our old friend, Theodore Morse, has ex-
celled himself in the music of this production
(Haviland & Co.).
THAT the Raymond A. Browne Music Co. was
lately incorporated with a capital of $5,000.
GEOnOB A. XOHTON.
fided some of his ambitions the other day. "Sines
I signed over my services to Jos. W. Stern &
Co.," he said, "I have written an Egyptian cow-
boy song, to which Sheppard Camp has put
music. We have named it "Sahara," and it
looks as though it will be a success. Then
there is 'Charity,' a 'coon' ditty, which I am
hoping will be the successor to 'That's Grati-
tude,' which you will remember I wrote last
year."
Mr. Norton is a most prolific writer, as is
shown by the variety of subjects he attacks.
Comedy, novelty and sentimental ditties flow
from his pen with astonishing ease, and if his
lyrics are not all good, it is safe to say that it is
due to hurried conception rather than lack of
brain matter. In "Sahara" he certainly has an
excellent song, with a musical setting far and
away above the average. As our "Man on the
Street" did not hear a number of other songs
which Mr. Norton has in the course of publica-
tion, he is unable to give any criticism on them,
save that of the author, who thinks that they
are "far and away above the average."
DEATH OF CHAS. KOHLMANN.
Chas. Kohlmann, song writer and music pub-
THAT "A Sweeter Story Still," published by Usher, died Jan. 6, aged 28 years. For some con-
The Oliver Ditson Co., is distinctly pretty.
siderable time he was well known as a valued
employe of Howley, Haviland & Dresser, until
THAT George Maxwell (Messrs. Boosey & Co.)
they dissolved partnership, when he joined Paul
will shortly start on a tour through Mexico.
Dresser. He was the author of a number of well-
THAT Clare Rummer's dainty song, "My Very
known
songs, and after Dresser's death took
Own" (Stern & Co.), looks as though it were
charge of the Dresser catalog.
going to take the place of the ever-popular
"Dearie."
THAT Theo. Bendix promises a number of nov-
elties for the forthcoming season.
THAT J. R. Randeil, the writer of "My Mary-
land," died on Tuesday in Baltimore.
Marie Doro, who is now oil tour in "The Morals
of Marcus," is to furnish entr'acte music for her
own production. Miss Doro has completed a
series of waltzes which are now being played
between the acts.
The Biggest Song Hit Since the Days of Dolly Gray
"DON'T WORRY"
Written and Published by the SONG MAKERS
Song Hits from t h e "Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer"
"DON'T YOU WANT A PAPER,DEARIE?" POKER LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," by Jerome D.Kern
T. B. HARMS COMPANY
1431-1433 Broadway
NEW YORK
ROSE & SNYDER, 42 West 28th Street
Authors of " I Wonder If You Miss Me," "Bonnie Jean," "He Walked Right In," etc., etc.
sole selling Agents, x . B. HARMS CO., 1431 Broadway, N e w York
THE:
cannot attend to this matter for you unless you
forward the money asked for, as the storeroom
is one mile distant from our place of business
and we cannot afford to take our time unless we
are paid for it. In your reply please do not ask
us questions about the publishing company nor
expect, us to explain their affairs. We know
nothing of their business and positively refuse to
go to the trouble and expense of replying to let-
ters. If you want the plates and copies send us
the money asked for, and we shall see that you
get them. This is all we can do."
True enough, that is all they can do. Having
obtained from their victims every cent on every
pretense that their fertile brains can invent, they
resort to this last crowning piece of effrontery.
It is unlikely, however, that after our exposure
they will find anyone willing to hand them any
more real money.
A case of more than passing interest to the
American music publisher who has interests in
Great Britain has lately been decided in the Eng-
lish courts. In a recent lawsuit heard in the
King's Bench Division, it was held that if the own-
ers of international copyright desired to maintain
their rights in England they must print upon the
title page of the music the copyright notice re-
quired by the act and in the English tongue. As
this had not been done in the case in question the
alleged infringement (the basis of the action) was
declared "without the meaning of the act," and
consequently the plaintiff was nonsuited.
DEATH OF WILLIAM FRANCIS.
It is with regret that we announce the death
of William Francis, senior partner in the world-
known firm of Francis, Day & Hunter, which
took place at Hastings, Eng., on the 10th inst,
from a complication of diseases. The deceased
was for many years a valued employe of Messrs.
Chappell, the well-known music publishers, but
in 1877 joined with David Day (then manager
for Hopwood & Crew) in forming the publishing
concern of Francis Bros. & Day. Shortly after-
ward the firm was augmented by another part-
ner, Harry Hunter (who 1 died but a short time
since), and so the concern became known as
Francis, Day & Hunter. Although William Fran-
cis took no actual interest in the conduct of the
business, leaving the details in the hands of
David Day, his influence for good was neverthe-
less felt by his unfailing tact and good humor.
His death at the age of 62 leaves David Day the
only surviving member of the firm, which in
thirty years has achieved a world-wide reputa-
tion. On Tuesday last the New York branch of
the concern was closed in respect to the memory
of the deceased.
FIVE BIG SELLERS
I'M HEAD AND HEELS IN LOVE WITH YOU
(A Sensational Hit.)
•• D A D D Y ••
(Introduced in "The Hoyden.")
I MET MY LOVE IN A RESTAURANT
(Tremendous Success in "The Lady From Lane's.")
RAIN
BOW
(From "The Yankee Tourist."
Zabelle.)
Sung by Flora
THE BROKENHEARTED SPARROW
(Theo. Bendix's Best Composition.)
All above Numbers have Fine Title Pages
THEO. BENDIX, Music Publisher
1431 Broadway
NEW YORK
NEW MUSICAL COMEDIES
"THE TOURISTS," by Burnsldt m d Korker
"THE SOCIAL WHIRL," by Herbert and Kerker
"THE ROSE OF ALHAMBRA," bv Cook tnd Homier
Complete Vocal Score and Special Numbers
MUSIC
TRADE:
REVIEW
MREVIEWflEARS
THAT Meyer Cohen, the enterprising manager
for Chas. K. Harris, does not relish beLig a wit-
ness in the Thaw trial.
THAT the Harris office seems to be lost without
him.
THAT the first illicit version of "A
Dream" looks like a waltz nightmare.
Waltz
THAT the lyrics by Joseph Herbert in the le-
gitimate edition (Stern & Co.) are really excel-
lent.
A CLEVER AND PROLIFIC WRITER
Is Geo. A. Norton—His Latest Is an Egyptian
Cowboy Song Called "Sahara."
George A. Norton, the author of "Sing Me a
Song of the South." "I Love You for Yourself
Alone," "That's Gratitude," and other successful
songs, is a quiet, unobtrusive young fellow with
a firm belief in himself, and a desire to write
the nation's songs not for any resultant glory
but, as he himself expresses it, "for what there
is in it." To our "Man on the Street" he con-
THAT the title pages of the McKinley 3-cent
edition are wonderfully attractive.
THAT C. Ed Arnemann, the Jersey traveler,
and Louis Iris, who looks after the Pennsylvania
interests of the McKinley house, are hustlers
from the word "go."
THAT Helf & Hager are working like beavers
on the comic opera, "Funabashi."
THAT Fred Helf's new ballad, "When the
Violets Bloom, Violet," is going to be boomed.
THAT the title pages of Whit Cunliffe's songs
(Francis, Day & Hunter) are both novel and
artistic.
THAT Jerome H. Remick has a new song called
"Sweetheart Days."
THAT H. W. Gray & Co., of New York, have
published a cantata entitled "The Four Winds,"
by Carl Busch, of Kansas City.
THAT Chas. K. Harris is shortly to make an-
other trip to Washington in the interest of the
Kittredge copyright bill.
THAT there is no truth in the report that
Joseph W. Stern dug up a skeleton of a "Dodo"
in Thirty-eighth street.
THAT the finding of skeletons is confined to the
Chicago music publishers.
THAT if, instead of excavating bones, some en-
terprising publishers would dig up a few 7 good
songs the trade would be grateful.
THAT "The Bad Boy and His Teddy Bears" is
a show worth going to see if only for its music
(Witmark & Sons).
THAT "Four Little Solos for Little Fingers,"
published this week by the Oliver Ditson Co., of
Boston, should prove invaluable to students of
the violin.
THAT the Circle Theatre, New York, has a nov-
elty in "Playing the Ponies."
THAT our old friend, Theodore Morse, has ex-
celled himself in the music of this production
(Haviland & Co.).
THAT the Raymond A. Browne Music Co. was
lately incorporated with a capital of $5,000.
GEOnOB A. XOHTON.
fided some of his ambitions the other day. "Sines
I signed over my services to Jos. W. Stern &
Co.," he said, "I have written an Egyptian cow-
boy song, to which Sheppard Camp has put
music. We have named it "Sahara," and it
looks as though it will be a success. Then
there is 'Charity,' a 'coon' ditty, which I am
hoping will be the successor to 'That's Grati-
tude,' which you will remember I wrote last
year."
Mr. Norton is a most prolific writer, as is
shown by the variety of subjects he attacks.
Comedy, novelty and sentimental ditties flow
from his pen with astonishing ease, and if his
lyrics are not all good, it is safe to say that it is
due to hurried conception rather than lack of
brain matter. In "Sahara" he certainly has an
excellent song, with a musical setting far and
away above the average. As our "Man on the
Street" did not hear a number of other songs
which Mr. Norton has in the course of publica-
tion, he is unable to give any criticism on them,
save that of the author, who thinks that they
are "far and away above the average."
DEATH OF CHAS. KOHLMANN.
Chas. Kohlmann, song writer and music pub-
THAT "A Sweeter Story Still," published by Usher, died Jan. 6, aged 28 years. For some con-
The Oliver Ditson Co., is distinctly pretty.
siderable time he was well known as a valued
employe of Howley, Haviland & Dresser, until
THAT George Maxwell (Messrs. Boosey & Co.)
they dissolved partnership, when he joined Paul
will shortly start on a tour through Mexico.
Dresser. He was the author of a number of well-
THAT Clare Rummer's dainty song, "My Very
known
songs, and after Dresser's death took
Own" (Stern & Co.), looks as though it were
charge of the Dresser catalog.
going to take the place of the ever-popular
"Dearie."
THAT Theo. Bendix promises a number of nov-
elties for the forthcoming season.
THAT J. R. Randeil, the writer of "My Mary-
land," died on Tuesday in Baltimore.
Marie Doro, who is now oil tour in "The Morals
of Marcus," is to furnish entr'acte music for her
own production. Miss Doro has completed a
series of waltzes which are now being played
between the acts.
The Biggest Song Hit Since the Days of Dolly Gray
"DON'T WORRY"
Written and Published by the SONG MAKERS
Song Hits from t h e "Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer"
"DON'T YOU WANT A PAPER,DEARIE?" POKER LOVE
"BAG PIPE SERENADE," by Jerome D.Kern
T. B. HARMS COMPANY
1431-1433 Broadway
NEW YORK
ROSE & SNYDER, 42 West 28th Street
Authors of " I Wonder If You Miss Me," "Bonnie Jean," "He Walked Right In," etc., etc.
sole selling Agents, x . B. HARMS CO., 1431 Broadway, N e w York
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