The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

39 FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW EDISON DISC PHONOGRAPH. U onttnued from page 37.) assure them of satisfied patronage. A feature of this list is the fact that we have placed opposite each selection the name of the recording artist wherever it was possible. This will be continued With all our monthly lists of new disc records. "1 may state here that our two lines of disc and hornless cylinder machines are complete as they now stand. There arc not apt to be changes in these lines for the next twelve months, and the trade can order either the disc or cylinder machines with full assurance that there will be no changes during the next year. We feel that the interests of the trade are better maintained When certain standard lines are adhered to, rather than the making of changes during a busy season that disturb trade generally. With the strengthening of our hornless cylinder machines by the addition of several very popular types and the rounding out of our disc line, we are planning to make earnest efforts to secure representation in cities and towns were we are not represented, and jobbers and dealers can feel assured of our ability to take care of their demands at all times. "In connection with the expansion of both our disc and cylinder record production, it may interest the trade to learn that for the past year and a half we have had one of our musical experts traveling all over Europe, visiting every musical center of any importance. During this long period of search for musical talent, this representative has secured samples of approximately 2,300 voices, all of which have been submitted to Mr. Edison for his approval. As soon as Mr. Edison has passed on the merits of these sample voices, we plan to establish a recording plant at Milan, Italy, where all those voices that have passed the test will be recorded for either disc or cylinder production "We fully realize the tremendous importance of the careful selection of recording talent, and I feel safe in stating that we will have as much, if not more, musical talent of artistic prominence recording for our company than has been secured by anybody in this country. This can assure the trade that we are going to give them just what they want all the time in the way of records. "It is hardly necessary for me to point out to the dealer the many distinctive qualities of the Edi son the it. disc machine that he can utilize to advantage in his publicity. Now is the opportune time for the dealer to place before his patrons the countless merits of the Edison disc machine. The use of a diamond instead of the troublesome needle, ndestructibility of the records, the special and similar points of importance may all ed to advantage by the dealer in his publicity work, aside from the artistic appearance of the entire Edison disc line of machines and their real musical value. "With reference to the proper introduction of the Edison disc machine to the public, the trade may be interested to learn of an idea that Mr. Edison personally believes is the ideal method of presenting the disc machine. This plan is based on the giving of recitals featuring the disc machine. We have at the present time in our employ a talented and capable lady who is devoting all her time to the giving of recitals in private homes, schools and musical gatherings, at which the Edison disc machine is presented. This lady is not permitted to sell a machine, and, as a matter of fact, there is not the slightest tinge of commercialism in any phase of her work. She arranges for the giving of recitals in the homes of the best known society people of the country, and after introducing a short talk on the perfection of the Edison disc machine, gives a recital or series of recitals. "This lady works quietly and unobtrusively, and it may interest some of our dealers to learn that she has been doing this educational and missionary work for a full year with wonderful success. Never quoting a price, nor soliciting the sale of a machine, this lady has placed the Edison disc machine before governors, congressmen, nationally prominent financiers, and similar people of importance, who are in the very best position to emphasize the true musical standing of the Edison disc machine. Her work has made the Edison disc machine popular in a large number of the leading private schools and exclusive clubs in this country, and Mr. Edison and all of us are so impressed with the wonderful results of her efforts that we are planning to send out several special recital representatives to all parts of the country." KLINGSOR T. M. CO. ORGANIZED. New Concern in Chicago Controls American Rights to Patents of Klingsor Works, Germany, and Expects to Enter Market in This Country in Time for the Coming Holiday Trade — Incorporated with $400,000 Capital Jacob Rothschild Tells of Company's Plans. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Chicago, III., October 9. — The organization of the Klingsor Talking Machine Co. of America has been completed as the result of the efforts of Theodore Isaac, who three years ago came to Chicago with the American rights to the patents of the Klingsor Works of Hannauer, Germany, and who has since devoted himself largely to the perfecting of plans for the production of a machine incorporating the features of the well-known European talking machine embodied in cabinets suited to the American market. The officers are as follows : President, Theodore Isaac ; vice-president, Max Guthman, of the law firm of Guthman & Rothschild; treasurer and general manager, Louis Schram, president Schram Bros. Co., cabinet manufacturers; secretary, Albert P. Lugge, secretary Schram Bros. Co. The directors include the above and Jacob Rothschild, of Guthman & Rothschild, who is also general counsel for the company. "The company, which is an Illinois corporation with a capital stock of $400,000, is affiliated and will work in conjunction with the Klingsor Works of Germany," said Mr. Rothschild, "and we are the licensees of all their patents for the United States. We also have additional patents pending on additional devices, sound boxes, tone arms, etc., which will be incorporated in our product. The cabinets, which will he adapted to American needs and conditions, will be manufactured by us. We will secure space in the' Schram Bros. Co. factory building for the present. "We expect to have machines ready for the market in time for the holiday trade. As to records, we have not decided as yet whether we will make arrangements with an American company for the manufacture of records or secure them through our European connections." The company has established temporary offices at Room 62, 106 North La Salle street, and are now demonstrating models of two styles which will represent price extremes of the line — a $25 and a $200 machine. STILL OF INDEFINITE STATUS. (Special to -The Talking Machine World.) St. Louis, Mo., October 10. — The KoerberBrenner retail Victor department, which was conducted as a part of Tollman Bros.' Piano Co. business, is still of indefinite status. So far Trustee Abbott and Referee Coles are unconvinced as to the merits of the transfer last November. The papers held by Koerber-Brenner are clear enough, it is stated, but E. J. Piper, president of Bollman's, and who who later ended his life, failed to write the transaction into the books of that company. It is expected that the merits of the transaction will be heard in the referee's court before it is decided. So far the department has kept open for business by permission of the referee, but it is seriously handicapped by the state of affairs at the store. Probably the. case will not be settled until the Bollman creditors end the quarrel over the identity of the trustee, which is occupying the attention of the courts at the present time. THROAT CUTTING AND PRICE CUTTING And Their Acquaintance Cutting, the Subject of Pertinent Remarks by Elbert Hubbard. "In the old days business men cut each other's throats. Later they cut prices. Then they cut acquaintance. Now they co-opcratc. The inane competition born of selfish rivalry, which has only one object— success through the failure and elimination of a competitor — is now almost non-existent," says Elbert Hubbard in The Music Trade Review. "The competition that obtains nowadays is that of friendly rivalry, based on trustfulness, which seeks to merit success. It is emulation; a noble effort to obtain the highest excellence and give the highest good by sustained effort and applied intelligence. "The one-price system and the fulfilment of 'promises' have contributed largely to this desirable condition and friendly feeling between business men and business houses. All this has been the result of education. The truths of fraternity and the square deal have been assimilated until they have become the life-blood of industrial and commercial activity. "It is to meet the requirements of these new economic conditions, this thirst for special information on specific subjects, that we have offered to tis technical and commercial courses by various schools and colleges throughout the United States. And thousands have benefited thereby. But if I were asked what I consider the chief medium of instruction and helpfulness for the business man of to-day, I should unhesitatingly say his trade, technical or class paper." And that reminds us, do you get each issue of The Talking Machine World? You could not invest a dollar to better advantage and it would visit your place of business regularly. Why not? OUTLET FOR SURPLUS RECORDS Will Be Thankfully Received by Volunteers of America for Use in Home for Wives and Children of Prisoners Where There Is a Victor Machine — Records Called For. Readers of The Talking Machine World in New York or elsewhere, particularly those in the retail trade, may know of customers having used or surplus stocks of records which they may care to dispose of to good purpose. The opportunity now presents itself and is set forth in a letter just received from Chas. B. Booth, of the Volunteers of America — which organization is doing so much in prison reform work — and which reads as follows : "My Dear Mr. Bill. — You have doubtless heard of Mrs. Booth's work for America's prisoners. In connection with this work we support a beautiful home for the wives and children. In this home we have a Victor phonograph for which we are very anxious to secure an additional selection of Victor records. "Would you co-operate with Mrs. Booth to the extent of placing in your paper a short paragraph requesting that any of your readers in New York City who would be willing to donate second-hand Victor records for this purpose communicate with Mrs. Booth, 34 West Twenty-eighth street, and we will gladly have them called for. If you will do this I am sure your co-operation would be greatly appreciated by Mrs. Booth and her staff of workers. Sincerely yours, Charles B. Booth." Lost DOWIE'S VOICE HEARD AGAIN. Phonographic Records of Zion City's Former Ruler Found. If you cannot plan well you will not build wisely, (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Zion City, III., October 7. — The voice of John Alexander Dowie, founder of Zion City, who has been dead for several years, again spoke to those of his followers who filled Shiloh Temple last night. The voice was preserved in sixty phonographic records which were recovered in the wilds of interior Australia after a long search. The records were sent to Wilbur Glen Voliva, present overseer of the city, who then was in Melbourne. He left the records there when Dr. Dowie became ill. They afterwards were sold by a former elder of the church.