The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. Marine Fife and Drum Corps, with good work by the drums, rifes and bugles. No. 8530, "When the Fields are White With Cotton,'"'' is a song written by Robert F. Roden, and the music was composed by Max S. Witt. This descriptive song, as its name implies, is a song of the South, and is sung for our Record by Francklyn Wallace. Mr. Wallace's Records are steadily increasing in popularity. No. 8531, "A Handful of Earth from Mothers Grave," is another selection made by request. The words and music of this song are by Joe Murpny, the old time favorite Irish comedian, and was sung with great success in the play "Shaun Rue." The Record of it is made by William H. Thompson. No. 8333, "In the Village by the Sea," is a descriptive ballad sung by Byron G. Harlan, accompanied by the orchestra. There is a family resemblance in all selections of this kind, but they are good sellers. The words of this ballad were written bv Andrew B. Sterling, and the music is by Stanley Crawford. In No. 8535, "The Vacant Chair, (or We Shall Meet but We Shall Miss Him)," we list an old and well known air. It is sung by Byron G. Harlan, accompanied by the Edison Military Band. The words of this song are by Herney Stevenson Washburn, and the music by G. F. Root. This Record was made because, of the repeated requests for it. In No. 8536. "Beaumarie" (Caprice-Gavotte), Albert Benzler has a bell solo with orchestra accompaniment. The air is prettty, and the Record well made. B. S. Carnes is the writer of the music. No. 8537, ''Nigger Stew," is an excellent quartette Record made by the Invincible Quartette. No. 8539, "Out Where the Breakers Roar," is a selection which pays tribute in song to the life saving crews of the coast and their work. It is a descriptive bass solo, and is sung with splendid effects by Frank C. Stanley. The song is similar in character to 'Asleep in the Deep," and other compositions requiring an unusually deep voice. Mr. Stanley meets all the requirements of the song without effort. The words of this composition are by Harlow Hvde. and the music was written by H. W. Petrie. In No. 8540, "The Lobster's Promenade," Fred Van Epps adds another excellent banjo solo to those already catalogued. The composer is Porter Steele. In No. 8541, "Under a Panama," we have a coon song by Billy Murray. It is a play upon the titles of various other songs of this kind, and is quite unique. Mr. Murray's Records are daily becoming more popular, and many Phonograph admirers regard him as one of the best makers of coon song Records now before the public. "Under the Panama" was written by Vincent Bryan, and the music was composed by J. B. Mullen. No. 8542, "Four Leaf Clover," by Arthur Clifford, is a song written by Ella Higginson, with music by Leila M. Brownell. The four leaves of the clover are hope, faith, love and luck. The words of the song are as pleasing as Mr. Clifford's rendition. m In No. 8543, "Once in a While," Miss Corrinne Morgan has another contralto song with violin obligate Records by female voices are becoming more and more popular, and this one by Miss Morgan is an excellent addition to the list. The violin obligato is especially pleasing. This song was written by H. L. D'Arcy Jaxone, and the music is by Caroline Lowthian. No. 8544, "Goldfinch Polka," is a piccolo solo by Frank S. Mazziota, and has an orchestra accompaniment. The solo part of the Record is good and the accompaniment is also an attractive feature. This Record was written by J. Occa. FAIR EXHIBITS A SUCCESS. Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 11, 1903. This is the last day of the State Fair at Lincoln, Neb. As you know, we have had qujte an extensive exhibit of Edison Phonographs and Records in the Mercantile Hall, and will say that we think it was the greatest advertisement which we have ever had, not only for our own city business, but for the entire West, as we have met people from the Missouri River to the wild cattle ranges of the West, and also the Indians of the Indian Reservations, and will say that our booth was the center of attraction of all the booths in this hall, and we were kept busy answering questions "if that was one of those Phonographs we read about," and all of the other foolish questions which have been mentioned in the Phonograph Monthly in the last issues. We think that it would be the greatest advertising.scheme going if you would see that yourself or your Jobbers would exhibit machines and Records at every State Fair in the United States, and we believe that all of our agents in the West will appreciate this fact that it will do them all good in making sales, as we always, in conversation with the people inquiring, mentioned the Edison agent who was nearest to their homes. One thing we noticed, the 30,000 forms, No. 409B, and the pamphlets of the four machines that we distributed, were not thrown away on the grounds, but were taken home by nearly every person we gave them to. This goes to show that the people in the West are interested in this line of goods. H. E. Sidles Cycle Co. WILL ALWAYS PUSH EDISON GOODS. Hoboken, N. J., September 8, 1903. Have received September Suspended List, and with pleasure state, that if all and every business was conducted like yours, there would be no trouble for a small Dealer or business man like myself. Even if I handle other socalled talking machines, I always did and will in the future push your goods. I have found that where I sell an Edison Phonograph, the purchasers become steady customers. They always come back for Records, and each claims to have the Phonograph in town. To one customer I have sold over 500 Records, and he waits patiently for the new Records every month. I don't think I have sold 500 Records to all the customers together to whom I have sold other styles. I promise you that I will keep the Agreement I signed as long as I am in business. H. Jaffee.