The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-11-25

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The other man had meanwhile stepped
directly to Mildred as if he had eyes
| for no one else. and was bowling over
her hand when her father spoke.
"Mr. Emerson. let me present you to
Mr.. Marsh. l believe you have never
happened to meet here" Marsh turned
as if reluctant to release the girls
hand. and not until his own was out
stretched did he recognize the other.
The two mumbled the customary SAL
utations.
You two will get along famously,"
said Mr.. Wayland "Mr. Marsh is ac-
quainted with your country, Boyd"
"Ah" Marsh exclaimed quickly
"Are you an Alaskan, Mr.. Emerson?"
Indeed, he is so welded to the coun-
try that he is going back tomorrow"
Mildred offered.
Marsh's first look Of challenge now
changed to one of the liveliest interest,
and Boyd imagined the fellow endeav-
oring to link him. through the affair
at the restaurant, with the presence
of Big George in Chicago.
YES" Boyd answered cautiously, ~
am typical Alaskan-disappoint
but not discouraged"
"What business?" ,ssSsff asssss1
"Mining!' tl1SES$ la&
"Oh!' indifferently.
Boyd has something far better than
mining now" began Mildred. He was
telling me about it as
you interrupted u.s. interjected
Emerson, panic stricken. II didn't have
time to explain the nature of my en-
terprise."
The girl was about to put in dis
claimer when he flashed look at her
which she could not help but heed II
am very stupid about such things"
she offered easily. II would not have
understood it, l am sure" To her
father she continued. leaving what
she felt to be dangerous ground, Il
didn't look for you so early"
I'VE finished sooner than l expect
ed" Mr.. Wayland answered. 80
drove Willis to his hotel and waited
for him to dress. | was afraid he might
disappoint us if let him out of my
sight. My dear, l have effected Won
derful deal today" went on her father.
with the help of Mr.. Marsh I closed
the last details of consolidation
which has occupied me for many
MONTHS
Another trust, / 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 l inquire the nature of this
merger?" Emerson ventured.
Certainly" replied Wayne Wayland.
There is no longer any secret about
it. l 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?" 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?"
mo, sir" Boyd stammered
"Well, 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 can
neries?"
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"
"Mr. Marsh is the general manager"
Wayland explained. with the mar
ket in our own hands and sufficient
capital to operate at q loss for year
or two years. if necessary. l don't
think the independent plants will cost
us much"
Now for the first time Emerson re-
allied the Improperly 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
financier he would regard him not only
as 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, fieeting though it might prove.
HE is wonderful fellow" the old
gentleman observed soto voce, indicat-
4 ing Marsh-"one of the keenest bust
ness men ever met"
"Yes?"
Indeed he is. He is a money maker,
too; his associates swear by him. If
were you. my boy. l would study
Vim; he is good man to initiate"