Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-12-11

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but couldn't get anybody to take hold
of it. You see, haven't any money.
Mr.. Burnham."
How would you like to talk it over
with me some time? I'm interested in
such things-as sort of side issue"
Twill you?" Sans eagerness was
not to be disguised.
"Be glad to Tell me, how did you
get your pOwer?"
Prom gas. sir, though coal will do
most as well. You see, I've got this
burner patented that makes gas from
crude oil-no waste. no odor nor trou-
BILE and little expense It'd be cheap
err than coal. l thought; that's why
invented it. l could get steam up
mighty quick with that gas arrange
ment. use it for lighting here in
the store now"
DO you, indeed?" Burnhams tone
indicated failing interest. but such
diplomacy was lost on Sam.
'If you've got time l could show
you. It's right over here"
4 glance at his watch accompanied
Burnham's consent to spare a few
minutes. "There's a telegram | must
send presently" he said But I'd
like to see this burner, If 1t won't take
long"
mo. not long; just minute or two"
Sam was already dragging the affair
out from under the window box. You
see
He went on to expound its virtues
with all the fond enthusiasm Of ia.
Their showing off his firstborn and
wound up with a demonstration Of the
Illuminating appliance. I'm afraid,
though. he got little encouragement
from Mr. Burnham He considered
the machine with dispassionate air,
it's true. and admitted its practical
advantages. but wasn't at all disposed
to take roseate view of its future.
Yes" he grudged when Sam put a
match to the jet. that's certainly
very good light"
"Al right. amt it," chimcd Roland,
enthusiastic,
"Oh, It may amount to something
It's hard to tell. OF course you know.
sir" he continued. addressing Ora
ham directly, you've got competition
to overcome"
Sans old fingers tremblcd to his
chin. MOO" he said. 81 didn't know
that. I've got the patent
'Of course that's something. But
the Consolidated Petroleum crowd has
another machine, slightly different,
which does the same work and.
should say. does it better"
Isis that so?" quavered Sam
MY patent
Now, see here, Mr.. Graham" Burn
ham argued, we're practical men.
both of US
NO, | shouldn't say that about my.
self" Sam interrupted. Now, you.
sir, can see you're a man who under
stands such things But r.
Nevertheless you must know that
patent isn't everything. You said
moment ago man had to have money
TO make anything out of his inven
tions"
Did ~ Sam interjected. surprised.
"Certainly you did. And dead right
you are. a patents all very well. but
supposing you're up against a power.
fu competitor like the Consolidated
Petroleum company They've got n
patent too. Granted. 1t may be an in
fringement of yours even. What can
VO,, do q poinct them ?"
why. If it's an Infringement
Sue. of course But do you suppose
they're going to lie down just because
an unknown ana penniless inventor
sues them? Bless you. no! They'll
light to the last ditch. They'll engage
the best legal talent in the country
You'll have to carry the case to the SUI
preme court of the United States if
you want winning decision And
that's going to cost you thousands
hundreds OF thcusands--a million
"Never mind A thousands enough"
said Sam gently Il see what you
mean. sir It's just another case
where I've got no chance
"Oh, ! wouldn't put it as strong as
that
But ! have no money"
Still, you never can tell. III think
it over II gel time"
why. that's kind of you, sir; very
kind"
1t was at this point that Roland rose
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