The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-10-29
DESPERATE GAME;
WAS BIG WINNER
How Francis Judson Tietsort
Pulled Success Out of Seem
ing Failure.
LANDED IN RIO PENNILEss
Determination, Ability and Good
Friends Enabled Him to Estab-
lIsh Automobile Review
That Is Moneymaker.
BY RIchARD sPILLANE.

BY RIcEARD sPILLANE.
Mr.. Francis Judson Tietsort lef
Rio Janeiro for New York extremely
well pleased with himself. He haC
been the South American agent Of the
Unitsd Wireless company and haC
been highly successful. In Rio he met
a lot of delightful people and did
more business than he had expected
He equipped twenty-one ships Of the
Lloyd BrSzileiro and extended the
service of his company beyond his
fondest expectations. He had a good
bit of money coming to him in New
York, for, aside from a set salary
he was to get commission. He fig
ured there was about $4,000 to his
credit in the New York Office.
1t Is long trip from Rio to New
York, but no voyage is unduly long
when one is young and the horizon is
rosy Poor man! One hour after he
landed in New York he was in gloom
Colonel Christopher Columbus Will
son, president of the United Wireless
told him things we're not going well
with the company. The colonel was
highly appreciative of what Mr.. Tiet'
sort had done in South America, and
would endeavor to pay what was due
In the way of commission, but he
could not possibly do it within a
month or two.
Mr. Tietsort had enough cash to
cover immediate expenses, so he de-
termined to be patient and make the
best of a bad situation. He is a re-
sourceful individual, and it was not
difficult for him to get work He had
been advertising manager for De-
troit automobile concern, had been a
newspaper reporter and various other
things, so he had little trouble in get
ting temporary job as an automobile
salesman. He did not like it. He
wanted to go back to Rio.
Bound to Return to Rio.
When young man has his mind set
on one thing it is hard to dissuade
him. The automobile company as
sured Tietsort that II he stayed in
New York he would be earning big
money within year. That did not
influence him in the slightest degree.
He thought and talked South America.
Incidentally he paid many visits to
the office of Colonel Wilson. The
colonel was frank and honest with
him.
you will get your money as soon as
can give it to you," he said one day.
81 will promise you $500 one month
from today. That is the best l can
do. You will get the rest later on,
If we can straighten out our affairs.
Now don't bother me any more. I'll
give you my word that l will send
$500 to you one month from today"
Tietsort determined to return to
South America at the earliest possible
date. There was vessel leaving one
month from that day. He could get
his money from Colonel Wilson and
land in Rio in good shape. The trip
would cost him nothing, as he had
equipped the line with wireless and
was on the friepdliest terms with the
steamship officials. He notified
Colonel Wilson of his plan, and again
was assured of getting his money on
the appointed day.
It is pretty hot in Rio and gentle
men who are wise go there prepared
and with clothing suitable to the cli-
mate. After arranging for his pas
sage-and. by the way, the steamship
people gave a cabine de luxe to him
he turned himself loose in a haber-
dasher's and was nearly broke" when
he got through. The night before the
day Of sailing he sent his baggage
aboard ship. Then, In the morning
he went to the office of the United
Wireless. Colonel Wilson had not ar
rived, but had telephoned to one of
the officers who informed Tietsort
that he was delayed up town and the
money was being sent to him at the
ship.
money" Came Just in Time.
The vessel was to sail at twelve,
Eoon, Mr.. Tietsort got aboard at 11:15.
Several Of his friends were there to
see him off. AS time passed and
Colonel Wilson's messenger did not
appear, Tietsort got uneasy. Ten min
utes to twelve he was in distress.
He had only a few dollars in his
pocket. To make 1000 mile trip
with such a sum was not to be
thought Of He spoke to one of the
officers of the vessel as to the DOS
sibility of getting his stuff ashore.
His trunk was in the hold. and his
hand bags and lot of other truck
were in his cabin. The officer did not
think it was possible to get the things
out in time The vessel was going to
sail at twelve sharp. Tietsort rushed |
to appeal to the captain for a little
delay. Just then the order was issued
for visitors to go ashore. Tietsort was
about to join them and abandon his |
baggage and all when he saw one of |
the United Wireless men rushing up |
the gangplank, and heard him call to
him. The man had big envelope.
Here's your money from Colonel |
Wilson," he shouted. "Glad did not
miss YOU"
Tietsort grabbed the envelope,
shook the mans hand, thanked him
fervently and then waved farewell to
his friends on the pier.
AS the ship backed out In the
stream, Tietsort stood on the main
deck and gloried in the view OF New
York that soon was to be lost to him
for long. long time. He felt sense
Of exhilaration. Having the envelope
with the money in his pocket and all
the rosv nrospects, that he uictured In