The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-06-29

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soled him.
"Yes. stopped It," admitted Rollins,
with a sigh "and the next thing that
happened had all the big packers on
my neck"
"The only way to forget the attacks
Of the packers" suggested Kelvin, lis
to attack the other monopolies. Ham
string them the first stroke"
Good said Rollins, with relief.
"Its a pleasure to find that we want
the same thing without argument. It's
simple enough. I've merely to estab-
lish my fiat freight rate without undue
reduction for quantity and without re-
bate, thus giving the small shipper an
equal chance with the big one. The
Interstate commerce law may then go
out of commission, for we will do the
same work which II was designed to
do. but in which 1t failed"
Kelvin and Breed exchanged glances.
Don't misunderstood me-" went on
Rollins. II consider the trusts as much
a product of natural law as the attrac-
ton of gravitation. but where they at.
tain to stupendous fatness merely on
abuses they cease to fulhll the need
which brought them into existence.
The greatest abuse of which the mo-
nopolies have been guilty is in trans
portation. Probably more than half Of
the freight carried is shipped by large
corporations. nearly every ton of II be
ing subject to "A rebate or rawback
of some sort. and this drain on the
railroads. amounting to millions every
year. must be made up by the small
shippers. can lower the present os-
tensible cost of transportation on a
fiat rate basis and make more money
for our stockholders"
Breed looked at Kelvin inquiringly.
Phillip nodded his head
IL have been over some of the fig
ures." said Breed. The aggregate IL
appalling. but | am afraid that, after
all. we shall be compelled to allow Ger.
tain concessions In certain places"
Rollins turned slightly pale. II have
been waiting for that remark" he said.
"but | want you to understand that
there will be no concession of any sort.
One exception | grant you. and that is
the secret rebate on Mr.. Breeds bread,
wheat and cereal shipments. which,
was agreed upon In the first place;
other than that. absolutely none.
propose to manage these united rail
roads unhampered or propose to ere
ate such a stencil that public opinion
will revolt at the next stockholders
meeting and you will be utterly un
able TO secure proxies. Without prox-
les you have no railroad domination"
Again Breed and Kelvin exchanged
glances. Again Phillip nodded his
head.
You are quite right in your conten.
ton. Mr.. Rollins" admitted Kelvin.
But you misunderstood us. We don't
intend to interfere with your absolute
control. We do hope. however. to have
you see that our way of planning is
right. Until then we shall not even
bother you with advice. In the mean
time promulgate your fiat rate sheet
and well stand behind you"
Rollins studied the matter over for
some time. VERY we'll" said be. 81
think that shall remain at Forest
Lakes for month or so | had Just
as lief have the avalanche of protests
come TO me here as in New York. |
understand by this that you will nei
ther promise nor attempt to make any
10 these people"
Absolutely none" declared Kelvin
'Well give you our bond on that"
Your word is enough at present"
replied Rollins dryly. IF you will
stick to the letter Of that am per.
fectly satisfied"
After Rollins had left the room Ke-
vim turned inquiringly to Breed. "WilI
be come imp he asked anxiously.
"Whao the time is ripe, yes" assert.
ID Breed confidently. 'Tt is in his
blood, and when the time comes he'll
isten."
That evening Rollins met Elsie
White coming down the kitchen steps
md Joined her. She was so frank, so
W 'HSANoNAiS' Ahhe ht Always uuu uu III
1efinable impression of being the bet
er for having talked with her, even
hough nothing of moment had been
iaid.
"How the country agrees with your
ne observed as he Joined her. You
we're looking rather pale when | first
Jaw you here. but you have found
some marvellous rouge among these
rees."
81 like II very much" she admitted.
urning his compliment with a smile.
Il have already grown to have a GER
ain amount Of supercilious pity for
'ity dwellers."
They really need IT," he agreed.
With laugh. "and to prove that | am
sincere in that remark l am going to
'top with you for month or So"
Good" she exclaimed. More peo-
pie TO enjoy Forest Lakes is all that !
we need"
do they never have any visitors"
Rollins inquired. "week end parties
ind the like?"
Never" she replied. "For festivi- |
les of that sort they go down occa-
;ionally TO Mr. Breed'a other nleca In