The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-08-27
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last share Of stock if I could find a
buyer. I take it that you want to
get hold of the Shawlneck property
just as a promoting proposition. Be-
fore we talk about that, however, I
want to show you real mine in the
Hetty Granger"
81 should be pleased to see it," as
scented Floyd as he followed the min
ing man to an automobile which stood
in front of the office.
1t was indeed a paying mine that
Floyd was shown and when he limited
that he would like to buy an interest
in the property, at the same time dis
playing some thousands of dollars in
a bantering spirit, although the avari-
cious eyes of the major gazed greedily
at the money he asserted that he did
not wish to sell any part of the mine.
He declared that they were taking
out on an average of $500 worth of
ore day and expected to strike a
richer vein at any time.
Cali right, then" laughed Floyd. eff
you won't sell me any of the real
goods suppose I'll have to do bust
ness with you on the Goldfield prop
erty. If you will take me back to my
hotel I should be pleased to have
you join me at lunch and we can talk
it over"
With the third bottle of wine, Mai.
Skinner began to warm towards his
host, and it was not until they had
lit their cigars that Floyd reverted
to the topic of the Shawlneck deal.
Before we go any further, I'll tell
you that 1 only want that Goldfield
property because there is already a
hole in the ground and stock certifi-
Gates printed" said Floyd by way of
getting back to business. 'Tve got
a list of mining stock buyers that are
as crazy over their collection as any
kid ever was over collection of post
age stamps. 1t looks as if they had
to have some way to get rid of their
money, and I'm willing to humor them.
Instead of trying to sell the stock at
it down to five or ten cents share
and make cleanup. Now you are on
to my game, what will you take for the
whole works."
"Well, I've spent about $4,000 in pro-
noting the thing and sinking the
shaft to where it is and I'd be willing
to sell out for that amount" an
nounced the major.
eyes, and all the money you spent
was what somebody sent in for stock.
There was not a cent of your own
money in it," answered Floyd.
But still hold control and am not
pinched for ready money" returned
the major, with grim smile. you
seem to want it more than I want to
SELL"
81 believe you said something about
playing a game of seven up for the
whole business" suddenly announced
Floyd after a studied pause. ITS pos
sible that you don't need the money,
but we like to pick up a good thing
when it comes our way. I noticed that
that auto of yours is not nearly good
enough for a man of your standing.
I'm not much of hand at the game
of seven up but I'll play you one stack
of chips freeze-out at poker to decide
whether 1 pay you $4,000 for the
Shawlneck property"
I'm game" announced the major,
mellowed with wine. "I've yet to find a
the man that could bluff me in a game
of cards."
"Good," laughed Floyd. II like to
meet a game man. Go over to your
Office and get the mining stock and the
books. 1 have the $4,000 here in my
pocket"
The mining mans Office. but a block
away, was reached in a moment and
he returned at once with huge stock
book and the necessary papers to
transfer the Shawlneck Mining Com
pany.
"And where will we play this little
gamer? he asked when he had re-
turned.
ooh, forgot to mention it to you.
but I'm backing a faro bank right
here in the hotel" replied Floyd. "As
1 told you before, I'm always ready
to take a chance and there seemed to