Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-29

II have executed here the contract
and the bonds secured by Mr.. Orde's
and my shares of stock in the new
company" he explained.
Heinzman reached his hands for the
papers, beaming over his glasses at
the two young men. AS he read, how
ever, his smile vanished.
"Vat is this?'' he inquired, crispness
IN his voice. You tolt me-" he ac-
cused Orde. dot you were not bre-
pared to break out the rollways. You
tolt me you would egspect me to do
that for myself. Well. why do you
put in this?'' reading from the paper
in his hand:
"In case said rollways belonging to said
parties of the second part are not broken
out by the time the drive has reached
them, and in case on demand said par
ties of the second part do refuse or do
not exercise due diligence in breaking out
said rollwayS, the said parties of the first
part shall themselves break out said roll
ways, and the said parties of the second
part do hereby agree to reimburse said
parties of the first part at the rate OF a
dollar per thousand board feet"
That is merely to protect ourselves"
struck IN Newmark
But" exploded Heinzman, his facs
purpling, "a dollar Il tousand IS as
surdr'
"Of course" agreed Newmark. I'VE
expect it to be. 1t is intended as
penalty in case you don't break out
your own rollways in time"
Il will not stand for such foolish
ness" pounded Heinzman.
Very WE'LL said Newmark crisply,
renchiIR fO- the contract
But Heinzman chung to it.
1T is absurd" he repeated in a mild
er tone. See, will strike it out" He
did so with few dashes OF the pen.
1--WE have no intention" stated New
mark. with decision. ''of giving you
the chance to hang up our drive"
Heinzman caught his breath.
$50 that is what you thinkv he
shouted. He tore thecontract In pieces
and threw it in the wastebasket. Get
oudt of here!' he cried.
Orde's hands twitched neryously.
You TO refuse our offerY
Refuse! Yes-you and your whole
capoodler' yelled Heinzman.
Once in the open street Orde drew a
deep breath of relief.
"Whew!' said he. THAT. was a ter,
rori- We've gone off the wrong foot
that time"
Newmark, was amused.
you don't mean to say that fooled
your" he marveled.
WHAT" asked Orde.
ut was all rubbish. He saw we had
spotted his little scheme, and he had
to retreat. 1t was as plain asthe nOse
on your face. We've got an enemy on
our hands in any case and one We'll
have to look out for. He'll try to make
trouble on-the river. Perhaps he'll try
to block the stream by not breaking !
his rollways."
The partners hunted out the little
frame building in which Johnson con-
Quoted his business.
Il see no use in it said Johnson. .
II can run me own widout help from
any man.
(which seems to settle that" said
Newmarl to Orde after they had left.
Now" said Newmark as they trudg
ed back to their hotel. this PROPOSE /
ton of Heinzmans has given me an
idea. I'm not going to try to sell this
stock outside. but to the men who own .
timber along the river. Then they /
won't be objecting to the tolls. for If
the company makes any profits part
will go to them. I'll take these con
tracts to show we can do the business,
and I'll see about Incorporation and |
get proper office and equipments. OF |
course Wen have 70 make this our
headquarters.
Il suppose So said Orde little .
blankly. After an instant lac laughed. .
DO you know, l hadn't thought of
that"
Also" went on Newmark calmly, /
I'll buy the supplies to the best ad-
vantage ! can"
And Il" inquired Orde.
"Get the booms built and improve
the river. Begin to get your crew.
You can start right of. We have my
money to begin on"
Orde laughed.
MY! She's n nice big job, isn't she?'
he cried joyously-