The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-12-02

upon uer ups, anu sue was very lonely.
At the hotel Emerson found Clyde
and Fraser in Bats room awaiting
him. They were noisy and excited at
the success Of the enterprise and at
the prospect of immediate action.
Boyd told them little of the news
that had startled him earlier in the
evening beyond the bare fact that
Marsh had foated packers trust and
that secrecy for the present was now
doubly necessary to the success of
their undertaking. The full signif-
canoe Of the merger, therefore, did not
strike his associates, even when on the
train the next day they read the an
nouncement of it's formation in the
newspapers. Bait alone took notice OF
it and fell into a furious rage at his
enemy's success.
No sooner were they fairly under
way for the west than Emerson began
the definite shaping Of his plans. He
and George carefully went over the
many details of their coming work
and sent many messages. with the re-
suit that outfitters in a dozen lines
were awaiting them when they arrived
in Seattle. Without loss of time Boyd
installed himself and his friends at a
hotel. secured a competent and close
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 the
canning business"
you mean the N. A. P. A.T
Precisely. Our Chicago correspond
ent can't tell us any more than wo
have learned from the press-namely,
that q combination has been formed.
We are naturally somewhat cautious
about financing a competitive plant
until we know what policy the trust
will pursue"
Here was exactly the complication
Boyd had feared; therefore 1t was with
some trepidation that he argued:
'"The trust is in business for 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 as mine that you
know as well as do the big profits
to be taken"
"That isn't the point. Ordinarily we
would not waver an instant, but the
Wayland-Marsh outfit is apt to upset
conditions. If We only knew
Il 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.
81 know him WELL"
"Ah, l congratulate you. Perhaps
this is-er-Wayland money behind
you?"
THAT am not at liberty to discuss"
the younger man replied evasively. Il
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.. Hilliard
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
vikY'
mot much; the country is new.
There is a-woman at Kalvik who has
some men out prospecting"
Cherry Malotte?"
do you know herY asked Boyd
with establishment.
Every we'll indeed" Then. noting
Boyd's evident curiosity. he went on,
"You see. l have made a number of
mining investments in the north. My
operations have turned out SO we'll that