The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-06-29

Inc caller was uSheEed Into the
capitalists library. He was a young
man and not familiar with the evil
dences OF wealth about him. He
paused In the doorway.
The capitalist was sitting near a
blazing log in the great fireplace with
Its massive mantel. He was in a
huge easy chair with one foot propped
on a cushioned stool.
He looked around at the young
man.
Come in" he said. in a quick,
peremptory way. "Sit down here"
He pointed with stout cane that
had been leaning beside his easy
chair.
Il am sorry to intrude upon you
when you are ILL.," the young man
said.
The capitalist shook his gray head.
I'm not ILL.," he sharply said.
Rheumatism isn't illness; besides, l
told you I'd give you an interview.
Il can meet you at your Office at
any time" the young man suggested.
The capitalist thumped the floor
with his cane.
You are here" he said. talk
fast"
The young man made no reply.
His face was flushed, but his hand
was steady as he drew a metal CON
trivance from the box he had carried
In his sack coat pocket.
Its simple device" he said.
Let me see it,"
The capitalist stared at the shining
thing.
Too simple, he growled
He looked around at the young
man. Then he looked back at the
device
Simplicity cheapens the cost, -
said the young man.
That's one thing against II. Do
L understand that it's your inven-
tion?"
"Yes."
"Protected?"
In seven countries"
The capitalist stared hard at the
thing in his hands.
Tell me about it, he snapped
The young man drew some papers
from an inner pocket. They were
covered by figures and drawings.
Five minutes later he was still
talking when a girl appeared i'm the
doorway. She was fair and slender.
girl of two-and-twenty.
When she saw the caller she did
not advance, but waited in the door
way.
That's a dangerous contrivance. "
she heard the old man say.
"Why?" the caller inquired.
IL is too revolutionary. 1t might
get into unsafe hands. II VIC took it
Aere would be new machinery to
purchase, new methods of manufac-
ture to consider. We are doing quite
well enough as it is. Our machines
are the best in the market. We are
producing to the very limit -
But this transmitter of mine is an
improvement, the young man urged
Granted"
"Well?"
The old mans smile was frosty.
when dividends are satisfactory
why improve?"
The caller stared at the capitalist
But you will admit the device is
Yes. am ready to give you $1O.-
600 for your rights in it. When
get 1t will destroy it,"
The young man shook his head.
Il refuse to SELL" he said.
The old man looked at him angriIv
What do you want?" he de
manded.
Il want an interest in my work. y
the caller answered. Il toiled over
this thing for two years, night and
day. I've forgotten sleep, I've for.
gotten food, because OF it. cant
give 1t up. 1t seems like a part OF
me-"
The old man laughed harshly.
But If you cant utilize it. what
will you dor" he sharply asked.
. will wait"
"And starve?"
VIII not starve. can work. -
The old man laughed again.
Perhaps you think you can obtain
the necessary capital to manufacture
the thing?"
The young man shook his head.
No" he said. ut would look toe
much like an experiment. / am un.
known and have no credit"
The capitalist nodded.