American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-09-21

It Of us. This morning, as soon as I
received that first dispatch, I wired my
agents to buy, buy. Now, with Eng
land In, the result is certain"
He paused, and studied the faces In
the group.
Gentlemen, there IS wealth enough
here on this yacht to control the entire
copper output, if we work swiftly. The
profit will be enormous. l have the
campaign all mapped out; 1 know
where to buy. and my agents are ready
to execute my orders. I am going to
say to you frankly that 1 had the
thought in mind when 1 first organized
this cruise. I believed this crisis was
approaching, and prepared for it. By
wireless we can operate surely and Sc
cretly, with no possible fear Of be-
trayal. The only question is, are you
ready to back me up?'
The expression on the faces of those
gathered about him reflected the va
ried character of the men. They were
alike startled by the unexpected turn
Of affairs, yet financial greed evidently
predominated. Even the n German
in the group had seemingly forgotten
his nationality in view of the golden
bait dangling So temptingly before his
eyes. Fosdick, actuated by his lawyer
instincts, and still cool and calculating,
was first to question the proposition.
you are perfectly assured of being
able to control the market?" Fosdick
asked.
Il already practically control" re-
turned Darlington confidently. with
a little more capital the game is GER
tain. In twelve hours, gentlemen, we
can have the copper situation entirely
In our hands. Here are my holdings
individually. l need your help to
close the deal"
They bent over the papers, eager to
grasp the truth, but abundantly salts
fed with a quick glance at the magic
figures. 1t was evidently enough a
master stroke, a business deal easy to
comprehend, and all that remained for
them to do was to take their profits.
"You-you return Immediately to
New York;" questioned Mccain, his
lips trembling.
Certainly not; our game at present
is to keep out Of sight permit no one
to discover who is behind the move
ment. Your personal checks will sat
t isfy me. I propose holding the yacht,
say a hundred miles from shore, and
/ conducting the entire business by wire
z less. That makes 1t safe and sure"
The group of inanciers stared at
each other, one waiting for the next
to voice decision. Fosdick, as usual,
took the initiative.
I'm heartily with you, Darlington, ="
e he said frankly. you can count on my
- check for a hundred thousand dollars
! right now
"And l." "and l." echoed from lip to
' lip.
Darlington, smiling pleasantly
t turned toward me.
2 And how about you, Hollis7 Com
r Ing in with US? We ought to have one
Z Chicago representative, you know"
1 shook my head, doubling my abil'
ity to produce the amount required of
, hand.
! Not today; give me a few hours tc
! think 1t over. I should like to tall
! with you privately first"
"AIl right; we shall have enough
: without you, but I'll hold the chance
I open until you do decide. Let's ad
|, Journ to the cabin, gentlemen, where
! you can draw your checks while tn
. steward opens a few bottles. This II
4 an occasion to be celebrated"
> We were upon our feet, not unwilling
n to escape from the raw air, when thu
A voice Of the lookout sounded mufied
n but distinct. far forward.
"Sail hol
20 "where awayq" echoed the bridge.
ION the ~starboard bow, sir-a BIZ
~ one"
We gathered at the rail staring on
:. blankly into the smother. Then sud
: denly the mist seemed to roll asunde
u as though cut by a knife, and Their
= in the rift, as II the fog we're a frame
!. appeared one Of the finest sea picture
"a 1 ever remember seeing. A huge irol
warshIp, her tunnels belching smok
at full speed. the white spray racinI
along her sides, swept into view. W
had a glimpse of the black muzxles o
guns protruding from forward an
after t~urrets, of groups Of sailors Of
deck, and in the fighting tops a white
II clad officer leaned over the bridge raj
"a There was no flag. o did we need on
to know for what she stood. Caring
+. ton pointed out into the blank mist.
"There goes one Of your bulldog
> now" he said. THAT fellow has hi
II orders already. In five hours more nc
- a German liner will dare leave NeV
: York"