Music Trade Review
Issue: 1910 Vol. 51 N. 7 - Page 38
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THE: MUSIC TRADE
FIGHTING SUIT IN MEXICO.
Paul H. Cromelin Returns After Lengthy Stay
—Was Engaged in Opposing Copyright Suit
of Composers—Up Before Court of Last Re-
sort.
Monday Paul H. Cromelin, vice-president of
the Columbia Phonograph Co., General, was at the
executive offices, following a stay of a month in
the City of Mexico. The purpose of his visit was
a copyright suit against his company, brought by
Mexican composers. The law under which the
action was instituted was passed back in 1807, and
its provisions are held to b v - obsolete in many re-
spects. At any rate, the Court of Cassation found
for the plaintiff and the case has been carried on
appeal to the Supreme Court of the Nation, the
tribunal of last resort. Briefs have been filed and
a decision may be expected at any time. In the
meantime the American Ambassador, at the in-
stance of Mr. Cromelin, has made what is called
a representation to the Mexican Government. The
suit in question is along the lines of the White-
Smith Music Publishing Co. against the Apollo
Co.. decided by the United States Supreme Court
Feb. 24, 1908.
VICTOR CO.'S NEW GENERAL CATALOG.
(Special to The Review.)
Philadelphia, Pa., Aug., 8, 1910.
The Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J.,
last week despatched the following to their dealers
regarding their new general catalog:
"Our general record catalog, bearing date of
July, 1910, list all records up to and including the
July supplement. ' A limited edition of this catalog
is being apportioned among our distributors in
order to carry the trade over to the next regular
date of issue, which will be November, 1910, fol-
lowed by another issue in May, 1911. That is, in
future the general record catalog will be issued
twice a year, May and November.
"Bear in mind that we are shipping only a lim-
ited number of these catalogs to each distributer,
just enough to fill in between this date and the
November issue. Therefore, it will be necessary
for all dealers to be reasonable in their requests
for these catalogs and to distribute them personally
to Victor owners. Distributers east of Denver
should be prepared to supply dealers with these
July catalogs about August 15, while Far Western
distributers can hardly expect these catalogs to
reach them much before September."
FRANK L. DYER'S VACATION.
President Frank L. Dyer, of the National Phono-
graph -Co., returned on Thursday from a week's
visit with his family at Gananoque, Ontario, on the
St. Lawrence, where he has taken a cottage for
the month of August. He will leave again about
the K>th to spend the balance of the month there.
The surpassing scenery of the Thousand Islands
h.as made Mr. Dyer an enthusiastic devotee of
niotor-boating, which pastime will form his prin-
cipal diversion during his vacation.
THOMAS GRAF ARRIVES.
REVIEW
the Berlin convention. The new measure will em-
body the principle of the existing American statute,
so far as world-wide license is concerned, and
payment of royalty license for the use of musical
works on records; but in just what manner this
is to be determined is an unsettled question.
PIANO MEN TALK ON "TALKERS"
And Find Them a Profitable Line to Handle
and Develop—Some Interesting Letters to
the Columbia Phonograph Co. Well Worth
Reading.
The talking machine manufacturers have been
presenting vigorous arguments to the piano trade to
induce them to set aside prejudice and conservatism
and catch on to the growing feature of the music
business. The advent of the hornless machines—
models of appropriate design, beautiful workman-
ship and high sound-producing attainments—un-
doubtedly ranks the line with any musical instru-
ments extant, and what is more they are absolutely
unique in that they embrace the whole field of
music, trespassing on no division or class. Owing
to the apparent reluctance of many piano men to
recognize the talking machine line, it is interesting
to have the experience of those piano men who
have handled the goods.
Gottfried & McMillan, of Joplin, one of the im-
portant towns in Missouri, never handled talking
machines until they were attracted to the Colum-
bia line. They took the stand that a piano house
could not afford to "monkey" with talking ma-
chines, but they have quite revised their opinions,
as evidenced by the following letter to the Colum-
bia Phonograph Co.: "We take pleasure in ex-
pressing to you the satisfaction which the Col-
umbia line has given our trade, especially the
Grafonola and the grand opera records. Archi-
tecturally, the Grafonola is beautiful and the tone
quality is all that could be desired. It jumped into
popularity at once and has grown into the good
graces of the people right along, until to-day it is
an indispensable factor in our business."
The Martin-Adams Music Co., of Wichita, Kan.,
writes as follows to the Columbia Phonograph Co.,
General, whose product they make a very strong
feature of: "We have received the new grand
opera records and wish to say that we are very
much impressed with the sextet from 'Lucia' and
the 'Rigoletto' quartet; we do not think they
could be improved upon. We might further state
that we are well pleased with the new Grafonolas;
they are very attractive in appearance and the qual-
ity of tone is fine. We are doing a very fine busi-
ness in your entire line of goods at this time and
expect to increase it very much this fall, at which
time we will do some advertising and pushing."
The sextet and quartet grand opera records re-
ferred to have been recorded by celebrated artists
performing during the recent season at the Boston
Opera House. The sextet from "Lucia," the most
ce'ebrated number in all opera, is sung by Con-
stantino, Bronskaja, Freeman, Blanchart. Mar-
dqnes and Cilia. The almost equally celebrated
quartet from "Rigoletto" is sung by Constantino,
Bronskaja, Freeman and Blanchart. The Colum-
bia Phonograph Co. have been most fortunate in
making such a fine recording, which should be ap-
preciated by all lovers of opera.
Thomas Graf, manager of the European offices
L. C. McCHESNEY AS A FISHERMAN.
of the National Phonograph Co., was a passenger
on the "Graf Waldersee," which docked on the
L. C. McChesney, manager of advertising for the
12th inst. Mr. Graf is here for a brief visit to the
National Phonograph Co., returned on Saturday
factory on business matters.
with his family from a two weeks' vacation spent
at Ragle Lake, in the Adirondacks. As an illus-
ENGLAND'S NEW COPYRIGHT BILL.
tration of the extent to which the high cost of liv-
ing has affected temporary residents of the North
The Board of Trade of London, the chairman of
which is a member of the national legislature, will Woods, Mr. McChesney informs us that one lone-
ly little pound-and-a-half bass, caught under his
introduce into the Parliament of Great Britain at
observation, cost the lucky (?) fisherman $4—
its next session, in November, a new copyright
$2.lifi per pound! The suspicion that Mr. Mc-
law in conformity with the recommendations of
Chesney might be the fisherman in question is
groundless, for those who are aware of the gentle-
man's prowess in the field of Izaak Walton know
that he would scorn to even land such small fry.
BLUE LABEL COLUMBIA RECORDS.
An
Announcement of Moment from
Manager Geo. W. Lyle.
General
Geo. W. Lyle, general manager of the Colum-
bia Phonograph Co., New York, this week for-
warded the trade the subjoined circular letter re-
garding their new departure in the matter of the
"Blue Label" records:
"To the Trade—Our October list of records will
contain three 10-inch and one 12-inch record with
a special blue label. This marks the beginning of
a new series known as the Blue Label series. We
have decided on this new series of records, to
cover all records which are, by reason of the
selection or because of the talent, of extraordinary
interest or worth. Such records will bear special
prices based entirely on the value of each record.
The three 10-inch blue label records on the Oc-
tober list are priced at 75 cents each. One record
contains two beautiful piano solos, both played by
Murillo, one of the great artists of the present
day. Mjudllo is now in this country and has re-
cently given recitals for the Aeolian Co. in New
York City, where he has attracted much attention.
"The second 10-inch blue label series contains
two selections by the Archibald brothers, a new
male quartet. You will find in this record quartet
effects you have never heard before. They came
all the way from Indiana recently to make these
records, and sing exclusively for us. The third
10-inch double is by a new exclusive artist, one
of the leading entertainers of the country, Miss
Grace LaRue, who was with the 'Follies' of a few
seasons ago, and who last winter was the star in
the Broadway success, 'Molly May.' The 12-inch
blue label is listed at $1.25 and is the famous
Neapolitan song, "Mamma mia," sung by Daddi,
tenor of the Metropolitan Opera House. Daddi
IF without a peer for these -Neapolitan songs, and
so we have signed an exclusive agreement with
him also. On the other side of this record is a
Neapolitan 'Tarantella' played by the band under
the leadership of the composer, and consequently
full of the true Neapolitan spirit and swing.
"It is our plan to add to the blue label series
.'rom time to time, each record carrying a special
price, and being of extraordinary value because ol
the character of the selection and the artist who
makes the record."
SPECIAL GRAFONOLA CATALOG.
The special catalog issued this week by the Co-
lumbia Phonograph Co., General, exploiting their
elegant line of Grafonolas, is gotten up and print-
ed in the handsome style for which they are fa-
mous. The illustrations of the "De Luxe," "Re-
gent," "Mission" and "Elite" styles are fac-simile
reproductions in color of their respective instru-
ments, with accompanying vignette pictures of the
vocal artists and interested listeners in shadowy
tint. The catalog is something novel in the talk-
ing machine trade on account of its very fine ap-
pearance and artistic conception.
A PUBLICATION OF VALUE.
The new catalog issued by the Talking Machine
Supply Co., 400 Fifth avenue, New York, is a pub-
lication of value to every talking machine dealer.
The repair parts and supplies referred to in detail
by this well-known firm are applicable to every
machine in the market, as the company state in the
introduction to what may be considered a distinct
contribution to the literature of the trade, when
the practical side is considered.
THE: MUSIC TRADE
FIGHTING SUIT IN MEXICO.
Paul H. Cromelin Returns After Lengthy Stay
—Was Engaged in Opposing Copyright Suit
of Composers—Up Before Court of Last Re-
sort.
Monday Paul H. Cromelin, vice-president of
the Columbia Phonograph Co., General, was at the
executive offices, following a stay of a month in
the City of Mexico. The purpose of his visit was
a copyright suit against his company, brought by
Mexican composers. The law under which the
action was instituted was passed back in 1807, and
its provisions are held to b v - obsolete in many re-
spects. At any rate, the Court of Cassation found
for the plaintiff and the case has been carried on
appeal to the Supreme Court of the Nation, the
tribunal of last resort. Briefs have been filed and
a decision may be expected at any time. In the
meantime the American Ambassador, at the in-
stance of Mr. Cromelin, has made what is called
a representation to the Mexican Government. The
suit in question is along the lines of the White-
Smith Music Publishing Co. against the Apollo
Co.. decided by the United States Supreme Court
Feb. 24, 1908.
VICTOR CO.'S NEW GENERAL CATALOG.
(Special to The Review.)
Philadelphia, Pa., Aug., 8, 1910.
The Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J.,
last week despatched the following to their dealers
regarding their new general catalog:
"Our general record catalog, bearing date of
July, 1910, list all records up to and including the
July supplement. ' A limited edition of this catalog
is being apportioned among our distributors in
order to carry the trade over to the next regular
date of issue, which will be November, 1910, fol-
lowed by another issue in May, 1911. That is, in
future the general record catalog will be issued
twice a year, May and November.
"Bear in mind that we are shipping only a lim-
ited number of these catalogs to each distributer,
just enough to fill in between this date and the
November issue. Therefore, it will be necessary
for all dealers to be reasonable in their requests
for these catalogs and to distribute them personally
to Victor owners. Distributers east of Denver
should be prepared to supply dealers with these
July catalogs about August 15, while Far Western
distributers can hardly expect these catalogs to
reach them much before September."
FRANK L. DYER'S VACATION.
President Frank L. Dyer, of the National Phono-
graph -Co., returned on Thursday from a week's
visit with his family at Gananoque, Ontario, on the
St. Lawrence, where he has taken a cottage for
the month of August. He will leave again about
the K>th to spend the balance of the month there.
The surpassing scenery of the Thousand Islands
h.as made Mr. Dyer an enthusiastic devotee of
niotor-boating, which pastime will form his prin-
cipal diversion during his vacation.
THOMAS GRAF ARRIVES.
REVIEW
the Berlin convention. The new measure will em-
body the principle of the existing American statute,
so far as world-wide license is concerned, and
payment of royalty license for the use of musical
works on records; but in just what manner this
is to be determined is an unsettled question.
PIANO MEN TALK ON "TALKERS"
And Find Them a Profitable Line to Handle
and Develop—Some Interesting Letters to
the Columbia Phonograph Co. Well Worth
Reading.
The talking machine manufacturers have been
presenting vigorous arguments to the piano trade to
induce them to set aside prejudice and conservatism
and catch on to the growing feature of the music
business. The advent of the hornless machines—
models of appropriate design, beautiful workman-
ship and high sound-producing attainments—un-
doubtedly ranks the line with any musical instru-
ments extant, and what is more they are absolutely
unique in that they embrace the whole field of
music, trespassing on no division or class. Owing
to the apparent reluctance of many piano men to
recognize the talking machine line, it is interesting
to have the experience of those piano men who
have handled the goods.
Gottfried & McMillan, of Joplin, one of the im-
portant towns in Missouri, never handled talking
machines until they were attracted to the Colum-
bia line. They took the stand that a piano house
could not afford to "monkey" with talking ma-
chines, but they have quite revised their opinions,
as evidenced by the following letter to the Colum-
bia Phonograph Co.: "We take pleasure in ex-
pressing to you the satisfaction which the Col-
umbia line has given our trade, especially the
Grafonola and the grand opera records. Archi-
tecturally, the Grafonola is beautiful and the tone
quality is all that could be desired. It jumped into
popularity at once and has grown into the good
graces of the people right along, until to-day it is
an indispensable factor in our business."
The Martin-Adams Music Co., of Wichita, Kan.,
writes as follows to the Columbia Phonograph Co.,
General, whose product they make a very strong
feature of: "We have received the new grand
opera records and wish to say that we are very
much impressed with the sextet from 'Lucia' and
the 'Rigoletto' quartet; we do not think they
could be improved upon. We might further state
that we are well pleased with the new Grafonolas;
they are very attractive in appearance and the qual-
ity of tone is fine. We are doing a very fine busi-
ness in your entire line of goods at this time and
expect to increase it very much this fall, at which
time we will do some advertising and pushing."
The sextet and quartet grand opera records re-
ferred to have been recorded by celebrated artists
performing during the recent season at the Boston
Opera House. The sextet from "Lucia," the most
ce'ebrated number in all opera, is sung by Con-
stantino, Bronskaja, Freeman, Blanchart. Mar-
dqnes and Cilia. The almost equally celebrated
quartet from "Rigoletto" is sung by Constantino,
Bronskaja, Freeman and Blanchart. The Colum-
bia Phonograph Co. have been most fortunate in
making such a fine recording, which should be ap-
preciated by all lovers of opera.
Thomas Graf, manager of the European offices
L. C. McCHESNEY AS A FISHERMAN.
of the National Phonograph Co., was a passenger
on the "Graf Waldersee," which docked on the
L. C. McChesney, manager of advertising for the
12th inst. Mr. Graf is here for a brief visit to the
National Phonograph Co., returned on Saturday
factory on business matters.
with his family from a two weeks' vacation spent
at Ragle Lake, in the Adirondacks. As an illus-
ENGLAND'S NEW COPYRIGHT BILL.
tration of the extent to which the high cost of liv-
ing has affected temporary residents of the North
The Board of Trade of London, the chairman of
which is a member of the national legislature, will Woods, Mr. McChesney informs us that one lone-
ly little pound-and-a-half bass, caught under his
introduce into the Parliament of Great Britain at
observation, cost the lucky (?) fisherman $4—
its next session, in November, a new copyright
$2.lifi per pound! The suspicion that Mr. Mc-
law in conformity with the recommendations of
Chesney might be the fisherman in question is
groundless, for those who are aware of the gentle-
man's prowess in the field of Izaak Walton know
that he would scorn to even land such small fry.
BLUE LABEL COLUMBIA RECORDS.
An
Announcement of Moment from
Manager Geo. W. Lyle.
General
Geo. W. Lyle, general manager of the Colum-
bia Phonograph Co., New York, this week for-
warded the trade the subjoined circular letter re-
garding their new departure in the matter of the
"Blue Label" records:
"To the Trade—Our October list of records will
contain three 10-inch and one 12-inch record with
a special blue label. This marks the beginning of
a new series known as the Blue Label series. We
have decided on this new series of records, to
cover all records which are, by reason of the
selection or because of the talent, of extraordinary
interest or worth. Such records will bear special
prices based entirely on the value of each record.
The three 10-inch blue label records on the Oc-
tober list are priced at 75 cents each. One record
contains two beautiful piano solos, both played by
Murillo, one of the great artists of the present
day. Mjudllo is now in this country and has re-
cently given recitals for the Aeolian Co. in New
York City, where he has attracted much attention.
"The second 10-inch blue label series contains
two selections by the Archibald brothers, a new
male quartet. You will find in this record quartet
effects you have never heard before. They came
all the way from Indiana recently to make these
records, and sing exclusively for us. The third
10-inch double is by a new exclusive artist, one
of the leading entertainers of the country, Miss
Grace LaRue, who was with the 'Follies' of a few
seasons ago, and who last winter was the star in
the Broadway success, 'Molly May.' The 12-inch
blue label is listed at $1.25 and is the famous
Neapolitan song, "Mamma mia," sung by Daddi,
tenor of the Metropolitan Opera House. Daddi
IF without a peer for these -Neapolitan songs, and
so we have signed an exclusive agreement with
him also. On the other side of this record is a
Neapolitan 'Tarantella' played by the band under
the leadership of the composer, and consequently
full of the true Neapolitan spirit and swing.
"It is our plan to add to the blue label series
.'rom time to time, each record carrying a special
price, and being of extraordinary value because ol
the character of the selection and the artist who
makes the record."
SPECIAL GRAFONOLA CATALOG.
The special catalog issued this week by the Co-
lumbia Phonograph Co., General, exploiting their
elegant line of Grafonolas, is gotten up and print-
ed in the handsome style for which they are fa-
mous. The illustrations of the "De Luxe," "Re-
gent," "Mission" and "Elite" styles are fac-simile
reproductions in color of their respective instru-
ments, with accompanying vignette pictures of the
vocal artists and interested listeners in shadowy
tint. The catalog is something novel in the talk-
ing machine trade on account of its very fine ap-
pearance and artistic conception.
A PUBLICATION OF VALUE.
The new catalog issued by the Talking Machine
Supply Co., 400 Fifth avenue, New York, is a pub-
lication of value to every talking machine dealer.
The repair parts and supplies referred to in detail
by this well-known firm are applicable to every
machine in the market, as the company state in the
introduction to what may be considered a distinct
contribution to the literature of the trade, when
the practical side is considered.
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