The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-06


Breed looked ut Kelvin inquiringly.
Phillip nodded his head.
Il have been over some of the fig
ures," said Breed. THE aggregate is
appalling. but am afraid that, after
oil, we shall be compelled TO allow GER
tain concessions In certain places"
Rollins turned slightly pale. Il have
been waiting for that remark" he said,
"but l want you to understand that
there will be no concession OF any sort
One exception grant you. and that Is
the secret rebate on Mr.. Breeds bread.
wheat and cereal shipments. witch
was agreed upon in the first place.;
other than that, absolutely none.
propose 10 manage these united rail
roads unhampered or l propose to Gre
ate such a stencil that public opinion
will revolt at the next stockholders
meeting and you will be utterly un-
able to secure proxies. Without prox-
ies you have no railroad domination"
Again Breed and Kelvin exchanged
glances. Again Phillip nodded his
head.
You are quite right In your conten
ton. Mr.. Rollins" admitted Kelvin
"But you misunderstood us. We don't
intend to interfere with your absolute
control. We do hope, however. to have
you see that our way of planning is
right. Until then we shall not even
bother you with advice. In the mean
time promulgate your fiat rate sheet
and wen stand behind you"
Rollins studied the matter over for
some time. VERY WELL" said he. 81
think that l shall remain at Forest
Lakes for month or So / had just
as lief have the avalanche of protests
come TO me here as in New York.
understand by this that you will nei
Their promise nor attempt to make any
concessions to these people"
Absolutely none" declared Kelvin
"We'll give you our bond on that"
'Your word is enough ut present"
replied Rollins dryly. "If you will
stick TO the letter OF that I am per-
fectly satisfied"
After Rollins had left the room Kel.
win turned inquiringly to Breed. Twill
he come imp he asked anxiously.
"Whau the time is ripe. yes" assert
ed Breed confidently. at is in his
blood. and when the time comes he'll
listen"
That evening Rollins met Elsie
a al. La
and Joined her. She was so frank, so
wholesome. that he always had an in
defnable impression of being the bet
ter for having talked with her. even
though nothing of moment had been
said
How the country agrees with your
he observed as he Joined her. You
were looking rather pale when first
saw you here. but you have found
some marvellous rouge among these
trees"
81 like IL very much" she admitted,
turning his compliment with smile.
II have already grown TO have GER
tain amount of superciious pity for
city dwelers"
'They really need IT," he agreed.
with laugh. "and 10 prove that l am
sincere in that remark am going TO
stop with you for month or So"
"Goodr' she exclaimed. more peo.
pie to enjoy Forest Lakes is all that
we need"
"Do they never have any visitors"
Rollins inquired. "week end parties
and the like?"
Never" she replied. "For festivi-
ties of that sort they go down occa-
sionally to Mr. Breeds other place in
Virginia, but Mr.. Breed Is very jealous
of having any social life whatever
here"
Rollins strolled by her side until
they reached the cottage, where the
garrulous Mrs White met them at the
door.
Mrs. White was delighted to be in
troduced to Mr.. Rollins.
elsie has told me all about what n
fine man you are, and fine men are
scarce enough any place. Are you go
ing to stay long this timer
HE promises us n month at least,
mother"
That's NICE" asserted Mrs. White.
ITS fine to have q lot of good look
ing men around. My goodness! tell
Elsie she never will have chance to
get married IL she stays here"
Rollins was so thankful to Elsie that
she laughed from sheer amusement
and gave him a chance TO join her,
His amusement and also his repressed
embarrassment were heightened when,
after Elsie had invited him to sit on
the vine clad little front stoop, Mrs.
White suddenly and conspicuously abb
sented herself. The two were silent
for time. when they heard approach
ing voices.
you had better come In with us"
said the voice of Blagg from just be-
yond the corner of the house. 1.-THE
organization now numbers more than
a quarter of a million. all OF the down
trodden, sworn to serve the best in
terests of the poor"
But If they are all poor people what
can they do to help themselves?" OBJ
jected the voice of Ben White.
Rise up and overwhelm the exist
ing condition OF things by the mere
weight of numbers" responded Blagg
quickly and tensely. Moreover, the