Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-30

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study. The mining mans. which had
lighted up with the dramatic telling of
the story, had now settled back into
its usual aspect Of shrewdness over
laid with q look Of never failing good
humor. The capitalist had been fasci-
mated ny the tale. He was leaning
forward in his chair tensely, showing
absorbing interest in the recital, his
lips were drawn back little.
There was moments silence.
How much would it cost to buy the
house," asked the capitalist.
About $4,000"
How much to buy the Indian, this
Juan, so as to satisfy him and keep
him quiet?"
1.-Two or three thousand would do
it,"
II suppose the Mexican government
couldn't claim the treasurer"
mo, I am quite sure they couldn't"
How soon could you go with me to
Mexico?"
"To-morrow. What is your propo-
sition?''
well start tomorrow afternoon.
Well buy the house, the Indians 81
lence and anything else that is neces-
sary I'll put up all the money and will
divide with you the difference between
the gross amount of the treasure and
what money have to spend to get it.
Is that satisfactory? All right. You
may be a little short. I'll give you a
check for, say couple Of thousand
now. Look up the fastest trains, get
the tickets and so on, and phone me
tomorrow morning at my house
where to meet you and when.'
The mining man reached for his hat
and rose from his chair with a broad
smile on his face.
Now, sir" he said, "I've got you
iust where / want you. The tale !
have just told is a fantastic romance.
THE treasure may exist, but / don't
know where 1t is. You will recall that
I related the story as supposition, so
as to see what you would do under
cer.aln circumstances.
"I am a comparative stranger to
you, yet you swallowed the bait, hook
and line. You were ready to invest a
hundred thousand dollars in some
thing as intangible as moonbeam,
yet a few minutes ago you turned
down, almost discourteously, a sound,
safe mining proposition.
"I told you that there were hun
dred thousand tons Of ore in sight that
averaged $50 a ton in value. That's
$4,000, 900. l showed you reports Of
mining engineers Of high standing to
prove my statements. Yet all that did
not interest you.
"Then I decided to spin this yarn of
the Aztec treasure, and you listened to
it like little girl to fairy tale. 1
have finished my experiment. and l
will now bid you good day"
The mining man was half way to
the door before the capitalist had re-
covered from his establishment. Dis
appointment, chagrin and anger swept
his face. Finally. he smiled, and the
smile stayed. He jumped from his
chair and dragged the mining man
back.
You're right" he said, you've
taught me a lesson that is worth a
million dollars to me. I'll take $780,
600 worth of your stock and I'll sign
the subscription list now. Well settle
any further details tomorrow after
noon at o'clock instead of taking the
fastest train to Mexico"
In another case the promoter took
quite a different tack. This happened
up in Toronto.
The promoter was, New Yorker.
Negotiations had been going on for
several days. There had been much
lunching together, and finally the Ca
madam capitalist announced his will
ingness to take $4,000 worth Of stock.
The promoter did not show the least
trace of disappointment at the SMALL
ness of the ubscription-much to the
Canadians surprise. In fact he SEEM
ed pleased, and bade him goodbye
with profuse thanks.
The next morning the promoter
burst into the Canadians private Of
flee. breathless and apparently much
agitated.
.I am ashamed and humiliated at
what I must tell you" he said, but as
an honest man l cannot do otherwise
than be absolutely frank and straight
forward with you.
when sold you that stock yester-
day and got your check for $4,000
thoroughly believed that l was put
ting you in the way of splendid in
vestment. When L returned to my no.
tel to pack up and get the night train
for New York l found letter there
from an old chum who is the manager
of the property. 1t had been forward
ed to me from New York.
'To my surprise and chagrin 1
learned from it that the big vein which
we all thought was stOrehouse of un-
told treasure had suddenly faulted,
that Is, broke short off; and Instead or
the property being worth millions, a
hundred thousand would be dear for it
now. Under the circumstances 1 see
no other way except to return to you
YOUR check Here it is.
II have also cancelled your sigma
ture to the stock subscription list, as
you see. 1 regret this very much, but
I trust that you will appreciate that l
have acted honestly and in good faith
The Canadian was taken aback. He
rose from his chair and grasped the
promoter warmly by the hand, assur-
ing him of his high esteem. They threw
bouquets at each other for a few min
utes and then the conversation i'm
perceptibly turned on mining PROPOSE
tions again. The promoter rose to go.
well, Mr.. Smith," said the capital
ist, whenever you have anything that
YOU can conscientiously recommend
lust let me know, and I'll take a far
bigger slice than 1 did in the one we
have Just buried. l like your way OF