Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-24

scientious and intelligent work, Alt ready recognition had come to him, and he had been promoted from mere clerk ship to position carrying with it some responsibility. Tn the meantime, Paul did nothing except read the papers and smoke favorite meerschaum.
 Something over year after David had gone to work for the Imperial the street railway company of the city was { attempting to build a new line to 8 cer- tain park. It was necessary to have the consent of majority of the frontage, I and there was sufficient opposition in certain quarters to prevent this. One day the president of the street railway 1 company was surprised to receive a l call from Paul Rider. How much is it worth to you to get l that Riverside line through?" asked l Paul
 Tt is worth great deal. Why?" re- l sponded the president.
 ''I have figured out route where the frontage consent can be obtained" re- l piled Paul.
 "Let me see it?" demanded the presi- dent
 Mot until price is fixed," replied Paul, coldly
 But it is undoubtedly too long and l involved and besides maybe the front age consent could not be gained"
 How much will you give me if the route suggest is feasible and get the frontage consent?" asked Paul. "A thousand dollars" replied the president.
 Paul reached for his hat and started for the door.
 Wait minute" said the president, detaining him.
 The upshot of 1t was that Paul was promised $3,0o0 if hisroute was adopted and he obtained the frontage consents. The minute he unfolded 1t the president gave cry of delight. That evening Paul began to see the property owners. and in less than week had the entire deal fixed up.
 A new telephone company came along and wanted franchise. Remembering Paul's turn for street railway company the prom oter sent for Paul to help them fix routes and obtain franchise.
 How much is there in 1t for me" asked Paul.
 Ten dollars day and expenses re- piled the promoter.
 Twenty-Five, replied Paul.
 And $25 it was when the conversation was over It took three months to finish the work.
 We'll" remarked Paul, to himself one day, "I may have wasted bit of time, but am getting more money in month now than Dave gets in six.
 A few months later Paul went to the president of the Imperial Insurance com pany, and sat in the same chair where he had sat when he refused the position.
 This company owns the Havlin tract of land in the South end, he said.
 ''We do, replied the president. Took 1t on foreclosure of a mortgage.
 "It's dead property" suggested Paul.
 'Tt is," replied the president.
 What will you give ne if will ar. range a deal to locate furniture fac- factory employing l 800 men on the land you, of course, to donate the site and give the owners of the factory say 20 lots as an inducement to locate.
 The president figured 8 bit and re- piled: 1.-TWO thousand dollars"
 "One thousand and every fifth lot" replied Paul.
 It was finally agreed that Paul should have $2,0d0 and every tenth lot.
 The deal was concluded in month. and within six months the great build ings were erected and homes were springing up all over the hitherto de- serted tract.
 The railroads built spurs to the new manufacturing center, and the street railway built line tapping 1t.
 There was a great rush to buy prop erty in the vicinity where property had advanced from $I00 an acre to $500 and 935O lot. Then 1t appeared that Paul Rider owned all the property about, either In fee or by option. He was good natured. however. and willingly Iet go og tract after tract, bat always at g0nd