News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1910-11-02
The
SILVER
EfOR DE
BY REX BEACH.
Author of The Spoilers" and
The Barrier"
Copyright. 1909. by Harper q Brothers .
[CoNTINUED.]
Copyright 1909. by Harper q Brothers

uerIul zeal to-day, went on her father
'With the help Of Mr.. Marsh l CLOSED
the last details of a consolidation
which has occupied me for many
months"
Another trust, l suppose"
"Certain people might call it that
chuckled the old man. willis was the
inspiring genius and did most of the
work; the credit is his"
MAY | inquire the nature of this
merger" Emerson ventured.
Certainly" replied Wayne Wayland
There 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
dustries?e asked Mildred.
"Canneries - salmon fisheries! We
own 60 per cent of the plants of the
entire coast, including Alaska. That's
why I've been so keen about that
north country, Boyd. You never
guessed it, eh?"
'No, sir" Boyd stammered.
swell, we control the supply, and
we will regulate the market. We will
allow only what competition we de-
sire. 1t was a beautiful transaction"
Was he dreaming? Boyd wondered.
His mouth was dry, but he managed to
inquire:
"What about the independent cam
neries?a
Marsh laughed. "There is no senti-
ment in business! There are about 40
per cent too many plants to suit US.
believe l am capable of attending to
them"
''NIr. Marsh is the general manager"
Wayland explained. with the mar
ket in our own hands and sufficient
capital to operate at loss for a year
or two years, if necessary, don't
think the Independent plants will cost
us much"
Now for the first time Emerson re-
allied the impropriety Of his own pres
ent position. He,was here in the Way
land home under false pretenses; they
had barred to him secrets not rightly
his with which he might arm himself.
When this, too, became known to the
fnancier he would regard him not only
as a presumptuous enemy, but as a
traitor Boyd knew the old tyrant too
we'll to doubt his course Of action;
thenceforth there would be war to the
hilt.
The announcement of dinner inter-
rupted his dismayed reflections, and he
walked out in company with Mr.. Way
land, who linked arms with him as if
to afford Willis Marsh every advan-
tage, feeti6g though it might prove.
"Ic is a wonderful fellow" the old
gentleman observed soto voce, indicat-
ing Marsh-"one of the keenest bust
ness men I ever met"
"Yes?'
Indeed he is. He is a money maker,
too; his associates swear by him. If
l were you. my boy. l would study
him; he is a good man to initiate"
At the dinner table the talk at first
was general and of character appro-
pirate for tine hour, but Miss Wayland
oddly enough, displayed such an I'M
usual thirst for information regarding
the North American Packers associa-
ton that her father was moved to re-
mark upon it.
"What in the world has come over
you. Mildred?" he said. You never
cared to hear about my dQings be-
FORE
"Pease don't discourage me-" she
urged. ~ am really in earnest. l
to know all about this new
trust Of yours. Perhaps my little uni
verse is growing a bit tiresome to me-
$50 far it has been all hard work"
Wayne Wayland at length announced,
but in the future l propose to derive
some pleasure from this affair. l am
fred out For long time have been
planning a trip somewhere, and now
| think | shall make tour of inspec-
ion III the spring and visit the various
holdings of the North American Pack
sIS dSSOCLdL AUAls IL NAietA VIZ NNN--
combine recreation and business"
How far will you goT questioned
Boyd.
"Clear up to Mr.. Marsh's station"
"KalvikT'
Eyes; that is the PLAN" Marsh chin
d in. you see. am selfish in urging
t. Miss Wayland 1 expect you to
DIN the party"
Il am sure you would like it, Nil
lred," the magnate added.
Boyd could scarcely believe his ears.
Would they come to, Kalvik? Would
hey all assemble there in that unmap-
ed nook? And, supposing they should.
I'D he the courage to continue his
mad enterprise? 1t was all so unreal
&c was torn between the desire to
ave Mildred agree and fear of the in
luence Marsh might gain during such
/ trip. But Miss Wayland evidently
lad an eye to her own comfort, Tor
he replied;