The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1909)

58 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. VICTOR=LEEDS & CATL1N CASE UP. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Washington, D. C, January 14, 1909. The case of the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J., against the Leeds & Catlin Co., New York — Nos. 80 and 81 on the calendar — was reached to-day in the Supreme Court of the United States. It is an appeal from the findings of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, second circuit, and involves the validity of the celebrated Berliner patent, which has been sustained by the lower court; also the fine of $1,000 imposed for contempt of court imposed by Judge Lacombe, United States Circuit Court, southern district of New York, for ignoring a judicial order in connection with the same patent. This is the first talking machine patent case to reach the Supreme Court, and its decree in connection therewith will be absolutely final. After the argument the court took the papers and reserved decision. Some pointed questions were asked by the learned justices during the hearing. The record is voluminous. Horace Pettit, of Philadelphia, appeared for the Victor Co., and Louis Hicks, New York, for the Leeds & Catlin Co. G0G0RZ0 RECORDS BIG SELLERS. One of the most popular makers of records is that great artist, Bmilio de Gogorza, whose baritone voice is familiar to all lovers of the talking machine. Mr. Gogorza received his musical training in the United States, and possesses a voice and a method that is equal to any of our imported artists. His repertoire is an extensive one, and there are few singers greater favorites in concert. In the West and Pacific coast especially Gogorza has scored a tremendous success the present season, but undoubtedly he sings to his largest audiences through the talking machine. His voice is always a delight. He sings with rare finish and charm. Dealers in. talking machines should always make it a point to feature Gogorza records when he is scheduled to give a concert in their city or vicinity. * A CHAT WITH JOHN W. SCOTT. Once in a while The World has the pleasure of meeting "Scotty" — John W. Scott, to use his formal and official title — who travels New England for the National Phonograph Co. He was "tu hum" in Newark, N. J., for the holidays, and before hitting the trail again had a word or two to say, in a philosophic strain, of course, about his trade, where he is known and prized as one of the best on the road. "Scotty" does not hesitate to say that, so far as his experience counted, the furniture people would not make a success of the talking machine proposition unless the department was placed in charge of a fully equipped talking machine man. Where this had been done the wise firm had made "all kinds of money." 'Then "Scotty" beamed, and said he would talk the matter over with the Boston representative of The World when he ran across him. Mr. Scott frankly admits his admiration for The World, and says he never wearies of saying good things about it to Edison dealers and jobbers. Thanks, indeed, and therefore The Worlds extends the sincere regard of its most distinguished consideration to the National Co.'s classy representative "down East." WEINSTEIN MAY EXPAND. M. Weinstein, who has the honor of having the smallest as well as the most conspicuous store of its kind in New York City, located in the famous Flatiron building, Broadway and 23d street, and who is a Victor as well as a music dealer, is seriously contemplating engaging larger quarters — another room in the same building upstairs — or moving further uptown. His floor capacity will permit of the display of a Victrola and a couple of Victor machines in the store and one in the window, besides his music stock, but the talking machine "department" has proved such a profitable addition that Mr. Weinstein desires to expand this end of the business, and enjoy the luxury of demonstrating booths, etc. For a long time Mr. Weinstein held off from adding talking machines, believing they did not class with music and would prove detrimental. Experience has proven the contrary by a large majority, and he has regretted not taking on the Victor long before he did. There are others. January 14 the case of the New York Phonograph Co. against the National Phonograph Co. and others, of Orange, N. J., was reached in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, New York. The argument was on an appeal from the decision of Judge Hazel, United States Circuit Court, rendered March 26, 1908, in which the National Co. was held in contempt and fined $2,500, which was stayed pending the hearing on the motion to set aside this finding. The opinion, in the main, however, favored the defense. Decision was reserved. The man who is ashamed to work with his hands will never do any valuable work with his brains. WORLD TABLOIDS. J. B. Furber, well known in talking machine circles, has left with Mrs. Furber lor a vacation to Florida. F. K. Dolbeer, general sales manager of the National Phonograph Co., started on Monday on a trip to several New England points. He is expected back on Saturday. J. A. Macnabb, vice-president and general manager of the Universal Talking Machine Mfg. Co., Newark, N. J., was in Harttord, Conn., on Wednesday for the purpose of attending the funeral of his brother George, who died recently in California. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Graphophone Co. was held at the factory offices at Bridgeport, Conn., on Monday. The same officers, with E. N. Easton as president and general manager, were re-elected for the year. Edward N. Burns, manager of the export department of the Columbia Phonograph Co., has returned from a trip to Havana, Cuba. John Phelps, formerly connected with the business department of the Columbia Phonograph Co.'s Twenty-third street store, has been placed at the head of the export department's shipping bureau. John llerzog, president of the Herzog Art Furniture Co., Saginaw, Mich., ran into New York Tuesday for a hurried conference of six hours with M. A. Carpell, the eastern manager. RECENT INCORPORATIONS. The Sonora Phonograph Co., of Yonkers, N. Y., was incorporated December 17 with a capital of $150,000. Incorporators: Henry F. Menten and Wm. E. Hoschke, of Brooklyn, and Chas. E. Lauton, of New York. SAID IN PASSING. It isn't so much what we learn, as what we forget, that makes us wise. The way of the transgressor may be hard, but he has any number of companions. If a man has really got anything in him he is never so strong as when he acts natural. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best. It is a curious fact that all the civil or religious peace that the world enjoys, they have had to fight for. The woman who aims at the stars isn't going to hit them, but there is a certain kind of eloquence in that effort. I admire patience, but I know lots of people who are patient just because they are too lazy to be anything else. The Chippewa Phonograph Co., Chippewa Falls, Wis., is utilizing moving picture shows as a means of advertising its up-to-date Edison and Victor establishment. FOR SALE Victor Talking Machine Business Owing to ill-health, I will sell my Victor Talking Machine Business at 177 Market street, Paterson, N. J. I have one of the largest and best equipped stores in the Bast. I carry a full line of machines, cabinets, records, etc. Here is a splendid opportunity for the right party. Call or address Chas. M. Tuttle, Atlantic City, N. J., care of Hotel Dennis. FOR SALE Edison and Victor Jobbing business in State of Pennsylvania; clean stock. "Jobber," cai'e of Talking Machine World, 1 Madison avenue, New York. WANTED AT ONCE A Jobber in every State of the Union as Exclusive Wholesale Agent for THE SCHRODER HORNLESS DISC PHONOGRAPH For Further Particulars Address The H. Schroder Hornless Phonograph Mfg. Co., Inc. Office and Factory : r387 East 158th St., NEW YORK