Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-08

logs that formed the walls And when
they had done, Bill declared they were
.'better an a sawmill." 1t was Bill,
too, that did the financing. and his
passage with Williams, the storekeeper
from "the other side" who dealt In
lumber and building material. was such
as established forever Bills reputation
In finance.
With the Pilots plans in his hands
he went to Williams, selling time
when the store was full of men after
their mail matter.
what do you think Of them plans?"
he asked innocently.
Williams was voluble with opinions
and criticism and suggestions, all OF
which were gratefully, even humbly,
received.
'sKind of hard to figger out jest how
much lumber II go into the shack, !"
said Bill. Eye see, the logs makes a
difference"
To Williams the thing was simplicity
itself, and, after some figuring, he
handed Bill complete statement Of
the amount Of lumber of all kinds that
would be required.
"Now, what would that there come
tor
Williams named his figure, and then
Bill entered upon negotiations.
II amt no man to beat down prices.
No, sir: say give man his figger.
OF course, this here amt my funeral;
besides, being a gospel shop. the price
materially would be different" To this
the boys all assented and Williams
looked uncomfortable.
'In fact" and Bill adopted his public
tone, to His admiration and JOY, this
here's pubic institooshun" (this was
Williams own thunder), "condoocin' to
the good Of the community" CHI
slapped his thigh and squirted half
way across the store to signify his en-
tire approvaD, "and cherish the opin-
ion'' delighted chuckle from Hid that
public men are interested In this con-
Germ
.Thats SO! Right you arew chorused
the boys grGvely.
Williams agFed, but declared he had
thought Of all this in making his cal
culation. But, seeing 1t was church,
and the first church and their own
church, he would make cut, which
he did after more figuring. Bill grave
~ took the slip of paper and put it
into his pocket without word. By the
end OF the week, having In the mean
time ridden into town and interviewed
the dealers there, Bill sauntered into
the store and took up his position re-
mote from Williams.
you'll be wanting that sheeting,
won't you, next week, Bill?" said Will
nams.
'sWhat sheetin' 8 that?"
"Why, for the church. Amt the
logs up?'
Eyes, that's so. I was Just goin' to
see the boys here about gettin' it
hauled" said Bill.
"Hauled!" said Williams, in amazed
indignation. "Ain't you goin' to stick
to your dealy'
~ generally make 1t my custom to
stick to my DEALS said Bill, looking
straight at Williams.
"Well, what about your deal with
me last Monday night? said Williams
angrily.
Let's seel Last Monday night!'
said Bill, apparently thinking back.
Cant say as I remember any pertick-
Ter deal. Any Of you fellers remem-
ber7"
No one could recall any deal.
"You don't remember getting any pa
per from me. SUPPOSED" sai1 VIII
liams sarcastically.
paper! Why. believe I've got that
there paper on to my person at TINS
present moment said Bill, diving into
hin pocket and drawing out Williams
estimate. He spent few moments In
careful scrutiny.
sThere Amt 10 deal on to this as
can see,'. said Bill, sravely passing the
paper to the boys, who each scrutinlzed
It and passed it on, with shake OF the
head or a remark rs to the absence OF
any sign OF a deal. Williams changed
his tone. For his part, he was indlf-
ferent in the matter.
Then Bill made him on offer
"Of course I believe in supportin'
home grown industries, and II you can
touch my figger I'd be uncommonly
glad to give you the contract.
But Bills figure. which was quite 90
per cent lower than Williams best OF
fer, was rejected as quite Impossible.
Thought I'd make you the offer, "
said Bill carelessly, "seein' as you're
instftootin' the trade and the boys
here IL all be buildin' more or less and
I believe in standin' up for local trades
and manufactures" There We're mods
Of approval on all sides, and Williams
was forced to accept, for Bill began
arranging with the Hill brothers and
HI to make an early start on Monday.
1t was a great triumph, but Bill dis
played no sign Of elation. He was
rather full Of. sympathy for Williams