The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-09-20

.Very large Boyd said. "And yet
without that amount the Seattle bank
won't back rs for the remainder..
ooh, it's no use to tackle b bust
ness on q small scale" Big George
pondered WED ought to be on the
coast now. We're shy $4,000, eh?
But the clouds were blown away a
few days after when Alton Clyde
down twenty-five $1,000 bills be
fore Boyd-got from a mysterious
source which he refused to name
Emerson later met the leading sutton
aside from HIMSELF for Mildred Way
lands hand, a parsonage who's exist
ance he felt as a continued menace
BE was visiting Mildred ut her home.
Hearing voices outside the library
he young man asked hurriedly: "Give
me some time alone with you, my lady.
I must lAave early."
There was time for n more, for
Wayne wayland entered. followed by
another gentleman at the first sight OF
whom Emerson started. while his mind
raced or into a dizzy whirl Of tncredu-
lity. It could not be! It was too gro
tesoue-too ridiculousI What prank
of malicious fate was this7 He turned
his eyes to the door again to see IL by
any chance there were a third visitor,
but there was not, and he was forced
to respond to MI. Wayland's greeting.
The other man had meanwhile stepped
directly to Mildred. as IL he had eyes
for no one else, and was bowling over
her hand when her father spoke.
.sNIr. Emerson, let me present you to
ME-. Marsh I believe you have Y
happened to meet here" Marsh turned
us If reluctant to release the girls
hand, and not until his own was It
stretched did he recognize the other.
The two mumbled the customary sal
utntions.
..You two vim get along famously1"
said MI. Wayland- "Mr. Marsh is ac-
quainted with your country. Boyd
"Ahw Marsh exclaimed quickly
"Are you IN Alaskan, Mr.. EmersonF'
Indeed, he is so welded to the coun-
try tina he is going back tomorrow"
Mildred offered
Marsh's drst look OF challenge now
changed to one Of the liveliest interest
and Boyd imagined b fellow lee
oring to link him. through the Anal
at the restaurant, with the presence
of Big George in Chicago.
Yes" Boyd answered cautiously, Il
am a typical Acknowledgements
but not discouraged"
what business?"
'MiningI'
"OhP' tndiferently.
Boyd has something far better than
mining now" began Mildred. n was
telling me about it as'-
"You interrupted u.s." interjected
.rrNnfz%rSHl.nn at 6f6nbf have
time to explain the nature OF my en-
terprlse."
The girl was about to put in a dis
claimer when he flashed a look at her
which she could not help but heed. II
am very stupid about such things"
she offered easily. "I would not have
understood it, I am sure" To her
father she continued, leaving what
she felt to be dangerous ground. Il
didn't look for you so early"
1--WE finished sooner than I expect
ed" MI. wayIand answered, $50 1
drove willis to his hotel and waited
for him to dress. I vas afraid he might
disappoint us If I let him u Of my
sight. My dGar, 1 nav effected a won
derful deal today" went on her father.
.'NIth the help OF Mr.. Marsh 1 closed
tho last details OF a consolidation
which has occupied me for many
MONTHS"
"Another trust, I suppose"
"CertaIn people might call it thnt."
chuckIed tho old man. willis was the
inspiring genius md did o OF tho
work; the credit is his"
MAY I inquire the nature OF thu
mergerY' Emerson ventured.
Certainly replied Wayne Wayland.
'sThere is no longer any secret about
It. [ have combined the packing In
dustries Of the Pacific coast under the
name OF the North American Packers
association"
Boyd felt himself growing numb.
"What do you mean by packing In
dustriesY" asked Mildred.
"Canneries = salmon hsheriesl We
own GO per cent OF the plants OF the
entire coast, including Alaska That's
why rve been SO keen about that
north country. Boyd. You never
guessed 1t, eh?"
mo, SIR" Boyd Btammered.
even, we control he supply, n
we win regulate the market. We VIII
allow only what competition we de-
sire. It was a beautiful transaction"
Was he dreaming? Boyd wondered.
Els mouth was dry. but he managed 70
inquire:
"whnt about the Independent can
neries?"
ment in buslnessi There are about 40
per cent too many plants to suit us. I
believe [ am capable Of attending TO