New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-16

in his voice. You tolt me-" he ac-
cused Orde, dot you were not bre-
pared to break cut 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
dollar per thousand board feet
''That is merely to protect ourselves
struck in Newmark.
But" exploded Heinzman. his face
purpling, "a dollar a t'ousand is alb
surd!"
''Of course" agreed Newmark. Eve
expect it to be. 1t is intended as
penalty in case you don't break out
your own rollways in time
81 will not stand for such foolish
ness!" pounded Heinzman.
Every well,' said Newmark crisply,
reaching for the contract.
But Heinzman clung to it,
"It is absurd he repeated in a mild
er tone. .See, | will strike it out" He
did so With a 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 think!' he
shouted He tore the contract in pieces
and threw it in the wastebasket Get
oudt of here!" he cried.
Orde's hands twitched nervously.
"You to refuse our offer?"
Refuse! Yes-you and your whole
capoodlep' yelled Heinzman.
Once in the open street Orde drew a
deep breath of relief.
'WheW.' said he THAT was a ter
ror! 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.
cit was all rubbish. He saw we had
spotted his little scheme, and he had
to retreat. 1t was as plain as the 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.
II see no use in it, said Johnson
II can run me own widout help from
any man"
(Which seems to settle that!' said
Newmark to Orde after they had left.
Nov" said Newmark as they trudg
ed back to their hotel, this PROPOSE
ton Of Heinzman's has given me al
idea. I'm not going to try to sell this
stock outside, but to the men who owl
timber along the river. Then they
won't be objecting to the tolls, for il
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 anG
get a proper Office and equipments. Oh
course we'll have to make this ou1
headquarters
Il suppose so,'' said Orde a little
blankly. After an instant he laughed
'Do you know, hadn't thought Of
that!"
"Also," went on Newmark calmly
"I'll buy the supplies to the best ad
vantage cam
"And To- inquired Orde.
"Get the booms built and improve
the river. Begin to get your crew
You can start right off. We have my
money to begin on"
Orde laughed.
my! She's nice big job, isn't she .
he cried joyously.
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