The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-11-01
THE POWER OF MUSIC.
to q Lady Who Had Little
Use for 1t.

In one of the local music stores the
other day several statesmen were rela:t
ing experiences connected with tht
craft, when one of the party, who ha;
been dealer in organs in a small way
in western state, where he had actet
as agent for big concern in supply
ing the local trade, grew reminiscent
relates the Washington Star.
II remember an incident connected
with the sale of those cottage organ.
that has somewhat the flavor of thu
David Harum boss trade" said he
"My rival in the organ business in ths
western town was one of the slickes
statesmen that ever cajoled the elucivs
currency from a folded fist. The fell
low-his name was. Bishop-sold or
gans to nearly every family in tire.
counties. We got our instruments fol
about $2S net, and the regular selling
price was $50.
"Bishop had light wagon con
structed especially for carrying a cot
tage organ, and he would load in ONT
~ yin Ills ~ o1AShL % anu, We SA1tSl VIVA
his assis tant, who was fine musician
would start for the country.
Zone day he drove to farm ownet
and managed by wealthy old Irisl
lady who couldn't tell a music scor,
from baseball tally sheet. As Disho1
and his assistant drove up to the house
with organ in the wagon the old lad,
came out before the door. and will
her arms akimbo struck a Delsarte teal
pose suggestive of the naughty deci
sion. and said:
"'Take thot thing out of me yard
Move on wild yez. I won't have NJ
music boxes around me. Don't VI
dare to take it out av the wagin, or II
break it open wild an AK
sob, I didn't intend to take tn.
organ out, Mrs. Murphy said Bishop
1 only wanted to water my horses
ut was warm day and, afte'
watering the animals, the two begal
conversing pleasantly with Mrs. Muir
ply until her aggressiveness relaxed
Bishop declared it was too warm t.
take to the road for while and tina
they would have to rest. He present
ly induced the old lady to let then
put the organ under a shade tree GU
of the sun. The two conspirators
against the peace of the household
strolled aimlessly about the yard, anl
after awhile the young fellow orenec
mp the organ and began nlaying livel,
airs with the Irish sticking out all owe
them. He was an excellent performe1
and he coaxed all the Irish out CT tha
instrument there was in it, and pres
emily Mrs. Murphy peeked out at thu
door The assistant PLAYED through
his list of airs and started on some O,
the old songs dear to every native O.
old Erin, using the stops and pedal
with great effect.
And phwat do yez ask fer thin.
like thot?' the old lady presently
asked Bishop.
1--WE usually get SIS for that organ,
he replied indifferently, and went OF
sauntering about the yard
The music continued, and after
few minutes Mrs. Murphy asked
Would We sell it any cheaper fer ca sh ?
No. says Bishop, that's the low
est cash price
Mrs. Murphy walked back to tn,
house. Finally the young man closet
the organ with snap and backed III
the wagon prepare tory to reloading
Mrs. Murphy came out with unmista k
able interest visible in her counte
nance. She looked the organ over
moment and then said:
"'Now, Mr.. Bishop, couldn't Y,
throw off five dollars if I'd give ye ca 81
money!
No. said he, this organ is the on
1 am using for sample, and it's on
OF the best. I don't care to sell i
anyway, but I have some down at tn
store and he went on reloading.
The old lady's Irish blood was u,
she couldn't let an instrument tina
could express the sentiments of tbos
ola melodies so sweetly escape he1
so she said: I don't want any otbe
one. just be aisy now and wait
minute and she. lodged into tn
house, where the family bank, con
slsting of an old stocking, was opene d
and she counted~out $75 for the luck,
salesman. IN -
The organ was placed in the parlo1
the assistant taught the old lady
chord. and as they drove away the.
could hear her 'hammering. on til
organ with excruciating results
Down the road for, half mile the.
could hear 'tum, tum-turn, tum, tu I'm
tu1n, as she .endeavored to get he
moneys worth. The only time it at
forded her satisfaction, however, wa
when some visitor who could. ola:
cropped in, and then the music Of oil
Erin could be heard from the roadwa,
for hours" 7=. = 5sg. 5S5s. =.