The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-01-12

drawn said NeWmark the nexl
! morning. land | think I'll g
around with you to the Office"
They found the little German await.
Ing them. Newmark Immediately took
charge Of the interview.
Il 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. beanling 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 rolIways. You
tolt me you would egspect me to do
that for myself. Well, why do you
put in this:r 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
'sThat is merely to protect ourselves"
struck in Newmark
But" exploded Heinzman, his face
purpling, "a dollar a t'ousand is alb
6urd!"
''Of course" agreed Newmark. eve
expect it to be. 1t is intended as a
penalty in case you don't break out
your own rollways in time.'
Il will not stand for such foolish
ness!" pounded Heinzman.
very weIl,' said Newmark crisply.
reaching for the contract.
But Heinzman chung to it.
1t is absurd" he repeated in mild |
er tone. .See. will strike it out" He
did SO with few dashes of the pen.
I'VE have no Intention stated New
mark, with decision. .sof giving you
the chance to hang up our drive
Heinzman caught his breath.
$50 that is what you thinkt' 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 offerY'
Refuse! Yes-you and your whole
capoodlev' yelled Heinzman.
Once in the open street Orde drew a
deep breath Of relief
"Whew." said he. THAT was ter
ror! We've gone off the wrong foot
that time.'
Newmark was amused
..You don't mean to say that fooled
you" he marveled.
Whats" asked Orde.
1T 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
nave to look out for. He'll try to make
trouble on the river. Perhaps he'll try
Q block the stream by not breaking
MS rollways"
The partners hunted out the little
frame building in which johnson con-
lucted his business.
81 see no use in it." said johnson.
I can run me own widout help from
my man.
Which seems to settle that" said
Newmark to Orde after they had left.
Now" said Newmark as they trudg-
d back to their hotel. this PROPOSE
ion of Heinzman's has given me an
dea- I'm not going to try TO sell this
tock outside. but to the men who own
imber along the river. Then they
Won't be objecting to the tolls. for il
he company makes any profits part
will go to them. III take these CON
racts to show we can do the business,
nd III see about incorporation and
,et a proper Office and equipments. OF
curse Wen have to make this our
Ieadquarters"
Il suppose So" said Orde a little
'lankly. After an instant he laughed
Do you know, hadn't thought of
hatr'
Also. went on NeWmark calmly,
I'll buy the supplies to the best adj
antage | cam
"And II" inquired Orde.
Get the booms built and improve
he river. Begin to get your crew.
.ou can start right off. We have my
money to begin on
Orde laughed.
my. She's nice big Job. isn't she p
e cried joyously.