The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-10-22

this mannish girl-the up-to-date
ones will agree that after all active
strength is more beautiful than
pretty vine clinging weakness. THAT
mouthed stenographer, and then sought
out the banker with whom he had
made tentative agreement before 60
ing to Chicago. Mr.. billiard greeted
him cordially.
II see you have carried out your
part Of the program" said he, but be-
fore we definitely commit ourselves We
should like to know what effect this
new trust is going to have on tho
canning business"
"You mean the N. A. P. A.r'
Precisely. Our Chicago correspond
ent can't tell us any more than we
have learned from the press-namely.
that combination has been formed.
We are naturally somewhat cautious
about financing competitive plant
until we know what policy the trust
will pursue
Here was exactly the complication
Boyd had feared; therefore. twas with
some trepidation that he argued:
The trust is In business tor the mon.
ey, and its very formation ought to be
conclusive evidence Of your good judy
ment. However, you have backed so
many. plants such a. mine that you
know as wen as I DO tie PIG profits
to be TAKEN: ~ .;i,:>:
"That isn't the point Ordinarily We
would not waver an instant, but tho
Wayland-Marsh outfit is apt to upset
conditions. II we only knew''-
II know" boldly declared Boyd.
':Mr. Wayland outlined his policy to
me before the public knew anything
about the trust ~,
Indeed? Are you acquainted with
Wayne Wayland?" asked Mr.. billiard.
with a new light Of curiosity in his
eyes.
II know him WELL" >.N.>
"Ah, I congratulate you. Perhaps
this is-er-Wayland money behind
your
THAT am not at liberty. TO- discuss"
the younger man replied evasively. II
have taken steps to sell my seasons
output in advance. The commission
men will be In town shortly, and l
shall contract for the entire catch at a
stipulated price. Is that satisfactory? ?"
ENTIRELY So" declared Mr. billiard
heartily. ''Go ahead and order your
machinery and supplies. BY the way,
what do you know about the mineral
possibilities Of the region back OF Kali
vik?''
mot much; the country is new.
There is a-woman at Kalvik who has
some men out prospecting"
Cherry Malotte?"
do you know her1" asked Boyd
with establishment.
Every well indeed" Then, noting
Boyd's evident curiosity. he went on,
You see, have made, a number Of
mining Investments in the north. Ny
operations have turned out 50 well that
keep several men just to follow new
strikes"
HAS Miss Malotte made striker
Not exactly. but she has uncovered
some promising copper prospects,"
I'm! That y news to me-"
Three weeks passed quickly In
strenuous effort and then one morn
Ing the partners awoke to the realiza-
ton that there was little more tor
them to do. .&..;.
Through 1t al Clyde had lent them
enthusiastic II feeble assistance, and
now that the strain was or he gave
hitting express sion to his delight BY get
ting drunk. Being tempseansntal to
degree, b. craved company, and,
knowing full well the opposition be
would encounter from biz friends, no
annexed Z btbulous following Of Loaf.
ers whose tine hung heavy and who
were 1t all times eager to applaud 4
loose tongue 90 long 90 It was &C
companied By Z loose purse. Toward
midnight 'F1lgerless" Fraser, crutslns
In nocturnal search for adventure
and profit, found him Ia I ssmimaudlin
state, descanting vigorously 70 his
train, and upSn catching mention Of
the Kalvik 11hasise snatched him
homewam and put him % bed, after
which no locked him into bin room,
threw the key over the ransom and
stood guard outside until assured that
he slept. .5S
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